ZEN C100 User guide

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ............................................... 2

2 YOUR PHONE .................................................................. 4

3 GETTING STARTED ....................................................... 7

4 BASIC FUNCTIONS ...................................................... 15

5 USAGE OF FUNCTION MENU ................................... 19

6 INSTRUCTIONS OF FUNCTION MENU .................. 20

1. MESSAGES ...................................................................20

2. CONTACTS ...................................................................22

3. CALL HISTORY .............................................................24

4. VOICE MEMO ...............................................................24

5. MUSIC PLAYER ............................................................24

6. FM ..............................................................................25

7. TOOLS .........................................................................25

8. GALLERY .....................................................................26

9. SETTINGS.....................................................................26

7 INPUT METHOD ........................................................... 30

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Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing ZEN C100 CDMA phone.
This is a CDMA bar phone. In addition to common call
functions, it also provides you with a variety of practical
functions including Input method, Phone book, 64-chord ring
tone or image alert for incoming calls , MP3 player, memory
card (T-Flash card), recorder, calculator, hands free call. With
this manual, you can acquire a full understanding of the usage of
this phone. Our company reserves the right to revise contents in
this manual without any prior notice.
Attention and Precautions
Please read these brief rules. Violation of these rules might cause
danger or break laws.

1 Safety Precautions

1.1 Road safety comes first
When driving, care must be taken for using phone; if driving
conditions are poor, please pull up at road side to use phone.

1.2 Power off your phone in hospitals
Please abide by relevant regulations or rules. Please power off
the mobile phone when close to medical equipment.

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1.3 Power off your phone in aircrafts
Wireless phones can cause interference. Using phones in aircraft
is both dangerous and illegal.

1.4 Power off your phone when refueling
Do not use the phone at a refueling station or near fuels or
chemicals.
Precautions When Using Phone

2.1 Interference
All phones are subject to interference, which will affect their
performance.

2.2 Use sensibly
Use phone only in its normal position. Please do not touch
antenna area unless necessary.

2.3 Use qualified servicing
Only qualified maintenance staff can assemble or repair the
equipment.

2.4 Waterproof
Your phone is not waterproof, please keep it dry.

2.5 Emergency calls
Make sure the phone is powered on and in service. Input
emergency service number and press Dial key, give your

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location and do not end the call until told to do so.

Precautions When Using Batteries

3.1 Keep the batteries away from fire; do not dispose off
batteries in a fire it should be danger.

3.2 Do not dispose off used batteries in dustbin, and they should
be sent to designated recycling center.
Precautions for children
Keep the phone out of the children’s reach.

2 Your Phone

Description of keypad keys –

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1, Left function key

Carry out the functions of the indicator showed at the lower left
corner of the monitor.

2, Right function key

Carry out the functions of the indicator showed at the lower
right corner of the monitor.

3, Dial key

Dial or answer a phone call. In standby state, press it enter to
call history

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4, End key

End or reject a call. Press and hold the key to power on/off the
phone. In other circumstances, press the key to return to standby
state.

5, Number key

Enter numbers and characters. In standby state, press and hold
“1” to enter Voicemail, number 2-9 may be set up as shortcut
keys in call settings; in menus, press number key to fast choose
the menu option.

6, * key

This key has different functions in different state or function
menus. Press this key repeatedly when the phone is idle to
switch among “*”, “+” and “P” in turn. In standby and dial
mode, press and hold * to input + for an international call. Press
Left function key and * key to lock/unlock the keypad. In the
edit mode, long time press this key to activate punctuation
marks, press again network symbol appearing in the screen.

7, # key

This key has different functions in different state or function
menus. In standby mode, press and hold # key to switch between
Silent mode and previous mode. On Input Screen, press "#" to

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switch between different input methods.

8,OK key

In standby state (ideal screen), press it enter to the main menu.

9, Direction keys

Scroll to select options. In the idle screen, use direction keys to
open shortcut applications.

3 Getting Started

1. Battery

The battery is initially charged 50% only and can be used after
fully charged. For the first three times needs charging &
discharging, do not recharge until the battery is totally exhausted,
so that the battery can reach its best usage performance.

1.1 Removing and installing battery
For removing:
A. Push the battery back cover;
B. Lift the battery up as indicated by the arrow;
C. Take the battery out.

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Warning: Make sure to power off the phone before taking out
UIM card, otherwise your UIM card might be damaged.

For installing:
A. Place the metal contact points of the battery upward and
flush with metal contact points in the battery bay, then insert the
bottom of battery into battery bay;
B. Place the back cover of the battery onto the phone squarely,
and push in the direction of the arrow till it clicks into place.

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1. 2 Charging Battery

While charging, the power supply indicator at phone’s screen

icon zone will flash in a rotation manner, if the phone is off
while charging, a charging screen will still appear, indicating
that the phone is recharging. If the phone is still being overused
while the power supply is insufficient, the recharging indicator
will appear on the screen after the recharging has started for a
while.

When the power supply indicator at the screen’s icon zone

shows full and stops flashing, it means charging has completed.

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If it takes place when the phone is off, the screen will display
charging-finished icon. The process generally takes about 2.5
hours. It is normal that the battery, the phone and the charger
will become hot during the charging process.
After completing charger, disconnect the phone and the charger
from the AC power supply.
Note: Battery must be charged in a well ventilated place with
surrounding temperature at -10℃~+55℃, and it is imperative
that a charger provided by manufacturer is used. Using
unauthorized charger might cause danger, which also violates
warranty terms prescribed by the manufacturer. If the charging
temperature is too high or too low, the phone will automatically
give warning and stop charging, so as to prevent damages to
battery.

2. Connecting to Network

2.1 UIM card

A valid UIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card must be inserted
in the phone before using it.
All information related to making connection to the network are
recorded in the chips of UIM card, including the names, phone

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UIM

numbers and short messages you have stored in the UIM card
Phone book. In order to prevent loss or damage of the info in the
UIM card, it is necessary to avoid touching metal contact
surface, and keep UIM card far from electricity current and
magnet.

2.2 Inserting and removing UIM card

Power off the phone; remove battery and other external power
connection, as shown in the image.
Insert UIM card into UIM card socket.
When you need to remove UIM card, please power off the
phone first, remove battery, then remove the card.

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2.3 Inserting and removing memory card

Power off the phone; remove battery and other external power
connection.
Insert memory card into card slot as shown in the image.
When you need to remove memory card, please power off the
phone first, remove battery, then remove the card.

2.4 Power on/off phone
To power on or power off phone, please press and hold the End
key.
Then the screen will display the following prompts in sequential
order:

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Enter phone password – if you have set up phone lock password.
Enter PIN – if you have set up UIM card password.
Search – the phone will search till finding appropriate network
connection.

2.5 Unlocking UIM card
To prevent illegal usage, PIN (Personal Identification Number)
code is adopted to encrypt for protection of your UIM card.
Selecting this option and if having set up PIN code protection,
you have to enter PIN code each time you start it, unlocking
UIM card to use the mobile phone.
Users can erase UIM card password; however, in this case UIM
card cannot prevent illegal usage.
Press and hold the End key to power on the phone;
Enter PIN code, use Right function key to delete input-errors,
Left function key for "OK". For instance, if PIN setting is 1234,
then enter the following input: 1 2 3 4 "OK"
If there are three consecutive input errors, your UIM card will be
locked up by the network, the phone will inquire PUK code.
Note: Your service provider will set up a standard PIN (4 to 8
digits) number for your UIM card; you should change it into
your private password as soon as possible. PIN code is 4-8 digits,

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PUK code is 8 digits.

2.6 Unlocking phone

The phone lock protects your phone from unauthorized use. The
default phone lock code is 1122. You can change it into any
numeric string of 4 digits.
If the phone lock function is enabled, you need to enter the
correct phone lock code when the phone is powered on or in the
standby mode.

2.7 Connecting to network

After UIM card is successfully unlocked, the phone will
automatically search available network (with searching showing
on the screen). Once the connection is made, the name of the
service provider will be displayed on the underside part of the
Idle. At this time your phone has been connected to the service
network.
Note: If the screen prompts "Emergency ", this means you have
moved out of the normal network coverage (service range) or
your card has not passed authentication, but you can still
transmit emergency calls based on signal strength.

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4 Basic Functions

Making a call

When the logo of service provider appears on the display screen,
you can dial or receive calls. The info bar at the upper left corner
of the display screen shows network signal strength (when there
are 5 info bars the signal is at its strongest).
The call quality is very likely to be affected by obstructions;
therefore movement in a small area can effectively improve call
performance.

Making domestic calls

Enter phone number and then press Dial Key to make the call. If
the user needs to change phone number, press Right function
key "Clear" and delete numbers. Call state info will be shown on
the screen after the called party ends the call
You can enter and dial domestic call following the order:
Area code Phone number Dial
Dialing extension number of fixed-line telephone
Some extension numbers of fixed-line telephone cannot be
connected directly, you must dial the power board phone number,

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then press * key to power continually, until the screen displays
"P", then dial extension number.
You can dial extension numbers of fixed-line telephone in the
following order:
Area code Power board number P Extension number Dial Key

Dialing international calls

To make an international call, you may press * key to power
continually, till the screen displays the pre-digit symbol "+" for
international long distance call, which will enable you to make a
call from any country without knowing the local international
access code.
You can enter numbers in the following sequence to make an
international call: + country code complete phone number Dial
Key
After inputting prefix number, input the code and the complete
phone number of the wanted country. The country code follows
usual practice, such as Germany 49, UK 44, Sweden 46, etc.
Like making an international call, use "0" before city code
number.
Dialing phone numbers in the call records

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Every phone number you have dialed or received will be stored
in the list of phone call records. The latest dialed, received and
missed numbers will be listed, according to their types, in the
respective menu of dialed calls, received calls and missed calls.
When call record list is full, the old numbers will automatically
be deleted. To view the list, do the followings:
In standby state press Dial key to view the record for dial calls.
All phone numbers in the list can be dialed directly by pressing
the Dial key.
When the list is displayed, press “OK” to read the details, then
“options” to Save or Delete the number.

Emergency calls

As long as in the network service range (which can be
confirmed by checking the signal strength bars on the top left
corner of the screen), you can always call emergency service. If
your network supplier does not provide roaming service in your
area, the screen will display "Emergency", to inform you that
only emergency call is permitted.

Answering a call

Press dialing key to answer an incoming call. If an earphone has

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been connected, use the button on the earphone to answer a call.
If Any Key answer function is chosen, pressing any key, other
than End key and Right function key, can answer an incoming
call.

Call records

Your phone can also store call records of the latest missed calls,
received calls, dialed calls, the time of last call as well as total
amount of received calls and total dialed calls for you.

Call options

In connected state, pressing Left function key “Options” can
enter call option to activate speaker. Operation methods of call
options are the same with that of Function menu.
This call options can only be viewed during call process,
moreover, the functions of call waiting, call holding, and
conference calls need service support, please contact your
service provider for details.
In the call options, you can make the following operations:

Handsfree

Set on/off.
Contacts

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Enter Phone book menu.

Messages

Enter Short message menu. Owing to restriction of network
engagement.

DTMF

During a call, when this function is set, press the desired number
key and the * key as well as the # key to send DTMF signals to
the receiver.

New call

Enter new dialing interface.

Mute

It disables transmission of local call when Mute function is on.

Voice privacy

Set standard or enhanced.

5 Usage of function menu

Scrolling search and select function

In standby state, press Left function key "menu" to enter

function menu, or during the call, press ”Options” to enter call

option menu.

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At all main menu or sub-menu interface, it is possible to press
up, down, right and left keys of keypad (under menu of page
scrolling, press up or down keys to realize scrolling up or down)
to scroll to the function you need, then press Left function key,
or OK key, to enter that function option.

Shortcut selection function

Generally sub-menu and menu option are equipped with shortcut
numbers, which are their corresponding index numbers.
Enter different options by pressing shortcut number, in the menu
list input short-cut number of sub-menu option to highlight the
selected corresponding options.

Exit menu

In function menu, generally you can exit a menu by pressing
Right function key, press End key to return to standby state.

6 Instructions of Function menu

1. Messages

1.1 SMS
Write Message

Create a new short message.

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1. Enter text

2. Press the Left function key (Option) and select Insert

symbol, expression, insert templates, insert number.

3. Press the Left function key (Options) and select send.

Inbox

View received Short message in Inbox sub-menu.

Sentbox

The SMS sent will be saved in it.

Outbox

Enter Outbox list to view short messages sent failed.

Draft

You can save a SMS as draft while creating it.

Archive

You can save SMS to archive.

Templates

The Phone has 5 templates of text message.

Delete

Select delete SMS in inbox , outbox or and so on.

Settings

Before using Short message function, you need to make
corresponding setup.

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Memory status

SMS in UIM card and the phone will be displayed in n/m
format.

1.2 Voice mail

When you cannot connect and answer a call, you can request the
caller to leave a message through Voicemail service; afterward,
you can listen to messages by accessing Voicemail (the
realization of functions needs network support, before use it is
necessary to apply for enabling of this service)

2. Contacts

You can store info such as names, phone numbers, and mobile
phone numbers.
Phone numbers can be stored in your mobile phone or UIM card.
The mobile phone can store up to 500 records, the amount of
phone numbers that UIM card can store vary with its capacity.
In standby state, you can visit this interface by Right function
key or “Contacts”.

2.1 Add New

Add a new number record to UIM card or mobile phone in
Phone book.

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2.2 List

Enter to the phone number list.

2.3 Search

Search by name or by number.

2.4 Groups

This mobile phone supports incoming call group function, you
can select groups, view and edit group details under incoming
call group list interface.

2.5 Copy

Copy all: Select to copy all phone number records from UIM
card to mobile phone, or select to copy inverted from mobile
phone.
Copy selected: Copy the phone number which is selected.
Note: When copying, only the names and phone numbers will be
copied from the mobile phone onto UIM card.

2.6 Speed dial

You can set 9 speed dial number.

2.7 Delete
Delete all phone book records or choice delete.

2.8 Save location

The setup of default saving place of the phone number, the user

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may also select saving place when saving.

2.9 Memory status

Contacts memory status condition in UIM card and the phone
will be displayed in n/m format.

2.10 My number

Set your own phone number.

3. Call history

You can view UIM info related to call records, including:
Missed Calls, Received Calls, Dialed Calls, Delete record, Call
duration.

4. Voice memo

You can use your phone to record sounds. Press left function key
to select list or save location.
List: Displays the list of all the saved recorded sounds.
Save location: select to save to the phone or the memory card.

5. Music player

Audio player allows you to play audio files like .mp3 , format.
The phone supports T-Flash memory card. You need to save
music files to My Music folder to play directly.

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6. FM

You can use your phone to listen to FM radio stations once the
original Headset is plugged into the accessories connector.

7. Tools

7.1 Alarm

The mobile phone can set up at most five alarms, and supports
shutdown alarm.

7.2 Calendar

You can use the phone’s calendar to keep track of reminders,
calls you need to make, meetings and birthdays.

7.3 Calculator

The mobile phone provides you with a calculator function.The
user can use keypad to press up, down, left, and right four
navigation key to +,-,*,/.
Note: This calculator is limited in accuracy, rounding off errors
might occur.

7.4 World Time

Press right or left keys on the map to browse the current time.

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7.5 Stopwatch

It provides typical stopwatch.

7.6 Bookshelf

The phone supports reading files in the *.txt format, which is
ideal for reading an e-Book.
Store the *.txt files in the bookshelf folder, and then you can
read them in E-Book reader.

7.7 Flashlight
Set on/off .

8. Gallery

You can use Gallery to organize your files in folders in the
phone and memory card.
If a memory card is inserted, the files stored on it are organized
separately.

9. Settings

9.1 Display

Set wallpaper.

9.2 Profiles

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The phone provide several pre-defined user profiles that allow
the operations of the phone to best suit the environment you are
in. The profiles are General, Silent, Outdoor, Meeting, Custom. .

9.3 Phone Setting
Language: the phone only supports English.
Backlight Setting: set backlighting duration and brightness.
Date & Time: Including set time format and date format.
Auto Key Lock: In standby mode,press Left function key + * to

lock/unlock keypad. By the way, if keypad lock time has been

set up in the “Keypad lock” option, then, when a corresponding

period of time passes and the phone receivies none operation
instructions, keypad will be automatically lock up. Although,
you can answer an incoming call without unlock the keypad,
after the call ends the keypad will automatically lock up.
Input setting: There are a number of input methods for you to
select.

9.4 Call setting

You can do some call settings such as answer call(set press send
key or any key to answer a call ), auto answer(after set after 5
sec ,if you can not answer a call,（plug in your earphone ,the
phone will answer call automatically), auto redial(set enable or

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disable),answer machine(set disable or enable),call
forward(redirects your incoming calls to another phone
number),call waiting(This option enables you to enable/disable
call waiting and check the query status.),Voice privacy(Allows
you to set the voice privacy features for CDMA calls as
Enhanced or Standard. CDMA offers inherent voice privacy.
Check with your service provider for availability),feature
codes(set the feature codes).

9.5 Call firewall

You can set blacklist and whitelist.

9.6 Security
Phone lock

Mobile phone lock can prevent your mobile phone being
illegally used. To change your current phone password to a
new one. You must enter the current password before you can
specify a new one.
Note: The password is factory set to 1122, please replace it with
your own password as soon as possible.

PIN management

You can enable PIN, disable PIN or change PIN.

Change code

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The change password feature allows you to change your old
phone lock password to a new one. You must enter the current
password before you can specify a new one.
Note: To successfully change password, the above entered
password must be 4-8 digits then press “OK”. The code of
restore factory setting, and phone lock is the same.

Call barring

Enables you to restrict or bar certain or all types of calls to and
from your mobile phone, i.e. outgoing calls, incoming calls.
You can set enable or disable.

Clear memory

Clear all memory.

9.7 Restore Factory

In this menu, enter mobile phone lock Password, then confirm to
restore relevant parameters of the mobile phone to its factory
settings values.

9.8 My Shortcuts

You can select specific functions for the up/down/left/right
navigation keys to quick access in the idle screen.

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Input Method Icon

Explanation

abc

Lower case English input method

ABC

Upper case English input method

Abc

First letter capitalized input method

en

Smart lower case English input method

En

First letter capitalized input method

EN

Smart upper case English input method

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Digit input method

7 Input method

This mobile phone provides the following input methods:

Keypad definition

Navigation key (up, down, right and left keys): Generally using
for moving cursor or selecting characters.
＃ key: pressing “＃” key will alter different input methods,
with corresponding input method icon at the left side of Icon

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zone digit key (2-9) In English input status; these keys indicate
letters on each key;
* Key: press * key to activate punctuation marks. By the way,
press this key switch capital and small letter in turn.

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