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Zest T1 User Manual
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Zest Mobile and the Zest Mobile Logo are registered trademarks of Zest Mobile (Pty) Ltd.
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Zest Mobile is proud to release all devices with Android KitKat 4.4.2
KitKat
Zest Mobile offers Over The Air (OTA) support for upcoming firmware
updates.
The Android robot is work created and shared by Google Inc. and is used in accordance with Creative Commons 3.0
Attribution License. The Android robot is reproduced or modified from work created and shared by Google and used
according to terms described in the Creative Commons 3.0 Attribution License.
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CONTENTS:
1. The Basics
1.1 Overview 6
1.2 Safety Guide 7
1.3 Safety Warnings & Notices 8
2. Getting Started
2.1 Component Name & Explanation 12
2.2 Key Explanations 13
2.3 Using the Touchscreen 14
2.4 Connecting to the Network 14
3. Functional Menu
3.1 File Management
3.2 Sending an Email
3.3 Dialing
3.4 Calculator
3.5 Browser
3.6 Voice Recorder
3.7 Calendar
3.8 Settings
3.9 Clock
3.10 Radio
3.11Contacts
3.12 Gallery
3.13 Bluetooth Devices
3.14 Camera
3.15 Messaging
3.16 Scroll down notification and setting menu
3.17 Download Content
3.18 Download Applications
3.19 Music
3.20 Call Records
3.21 Setting up a Wi-Fi Hotspot
3.22 Selecting Wallpaper Source
4. Text Input
5. Battery Tips
6. MicroSD Introduction
7. FAQs and Solutions
WARRANTY
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1 The Basics
1.1 Overview
Thank you for choosing the Zest T1. Zest Mobile is committed to bringing you the very best
in quality smartphones. Our goal is to empower individuals and put powerful devices in the
hands of everyone.
This manual contains instructions with regard to safety, processes and uses. Should you
require further assistance, please do not hesitate in contacting us or visiting Android
instructional support sites.
The availability of some services and features described in this manual depends on the
networks and your subscription. Therefore, some menu items may not be available on your
phone. The shortcuts to menus and features may also vary from phone to phone.
Our company reserves the right to revise this manual content without prior notice.
Specifications:
Android KitKat 4.4.2 (with OTA updates)
Quad Core 1.3GHz
1GB RAM
8GB ROM
Dual Sim
8MP Rear Camera with LED Flash (front camera included for video calls)
MicroSD Card Slot
4.5” QHD LCD (540x960)
Bluetooth 4.0
GPS
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1.2 Safety guide
If your phone is lost or stolen, please contact telecommunications authorities or your
network provider to block your SIM card.. This will prevent you economic and privacy
losses.
When you contact telecommunications authorities or networks, they may need the IMEI
number of your mobile phone (remove battery to expose number located on the label
on back your phone). Please copy this number and keep in a safe place for future use.
Should you require further advice on security measures, please visit the Android
website.
In order to avoid the misuse of your mobile phone take the following preventative
measures:
- Set the PIN number of your mobile phone’s SIM card and change this number
immediately if it becomes known to a third party.
- Please keep the phone out of sight when leaving it in a vehicle. It is better to carry the
phone with you, or lock it in the trunk.
- Set call barring.
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1.3 Safety warnings and notices
Before using your mobile phone, please read and understand the following notices
carefully.
1.3.1 General attention
Only the battery and battery charger specified by our company should be used in your
mobile phone. Other products might result in battery leakage, overheating, explosion or
fire.
To avoid your phone malfunctioning or catching fire, please do not violently impact, jolt
or throw your phone.
Please do not place the battery, phone or charger in a microwave oven or
high-pressure equipment. Otherwise it could lead to unexpected accidents such as
damage to circuit or fire hazard.
Please do not use your phone near flammable or explosive gases, otherwise it could
cause malfunction of your phone or fire hazard.
Please do not subject your phone to high temperatures, high humidity or dusty places;
otherwise this may lead to the malfunction of your phone.
Keep your phone out of the reach of small children. Your phone is not a toy. Children
could hurt themselves.
To avoid your phone falling and malfunctioning or being damaged, please do not place
it on uneven or unstable surfaces.
1.3.2 notices when using your phone
Turn off your mobile phone where phones are not allowed, such as on the airport or in
hospitals. Using the mobile phone in those places may impact the normal operation of
electronic devices and medical instruments. Follow relevant regulations when using
your mobile phone in those places. Your mobile phone has the auto turn-on feature.
Check your alarm clock settings to confirm that your mobile phone will not be turned on
automatically during flight.
Please do not use your mobile phone near the weak signal or high precision electronic
devices. RF interference might cause malfunctioning of such electronic devices and
other problems. Special tips must be paid near the following equipment: hearing aids,
pace makers and other medical electronic devices, fire detectors, automatic doors and
other automatic control installations. To find out the effect of mobile phones on a
pacemaker or other pieces of electronic medical equipment please contact the
manufactures or local sales agents of the equipment.
Please do not subject the LCD to impact or use the screen to strike things, as this will
damage the LCD board and cause leakage of the liquid crystal. There is a risk of
blindness if the liquid crystal substance gets into the eyes. If this occurs rinse eyes
immediately with clear water (under no circumstances rub your eyes) and seek
immediate medical treatment.
Do not dissemble or modify your mobile phone, as it will lead to damage to the phone
such as battery leakage or circuitry failure. Any tampering with the device can lead to
warranty being void.
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Please do not use needles, pen tips or other sharp objects on the on-screen keypad as
this may damage the mobile phone or cause it to malfunction.
In the event of antenna malfunction, do not use your phone as it could be harmful to
human body.
Avoid letting the phone come into close contact with magnetic objects such as magnetic
cards as the radiation waves of the mobile phone may erase the information stored on
floppy disks, pay cards and credit cards.
Please keep small metal objects, such as thumbtacks far away from the receiver. When
the receiver is in use it becomes magnetic and may attract these small metal objects
and thus these may cause injury or damage the mobile phone.
Do not expose the device to liquids, such as water. If liquids enter the phone, this could
cause a short circuit, battery leakage or other malfunction. Liquid damage renders
warranty void.
1.3.3 Notices when using battery
The battery has a limited service life. The remaining life gets shorter as the times of
charging increase. If the battery becomes feeble even after the charging, this indicates
the service life is over and you have to use a new specified battery.
Do not dispose of old batteries with everything domestic garbage. Please dispose of old
batteries at the directed places with specific rules for their disposal.
Please do not throw batteries into a fire, as this will cause the battery to catch fire and
explode.
When installing the battery, do not use force or pressure, as this will cause the battery to
leak, overheat, crack and catch fire.
Please do not use wires, needles or other metal objects to short-circuit the battery. Also,
do not put the battery near necklaces or other metal objects, as this will cause the
battery to leak, overheat, crack and catch fire.
Please do not solder the contact points of the battery, as this will cause the battery to
leak, overheat, crack and catch fire.
If the liquid in the batteries goes into the eyes, there is a risk of blindness. It this occurs
do not rub the eyes, but immediately rinse eyes with clear water and go to the hospital
for treatment.
Please do not disassemble or modify the battery, as this will cause the battery to leak,
overheat, crack and catch fire.
Please do not use or place the batteries near high temperature places such as near a
fire or heating vessel as this will cause the battery to leak, overheat, crack and catch
fire.
If the battery overheats, changes color or becomes distorted during use, charging or
storage, please stop using and replace it with a new battery.
If the liquid from the battery comes in contact with skin or clothing this could cause
burning of the skin. Immediately use clear water to rinse and seek medical tips if
necessary.
If the battery leaks or gives off a strange odor, please remove the battery from the
vicinity of the open fire to avoid a fire or explosion.
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Please do not let the battery become wet as this will cause the battery to overheat,
smoke and corrode. Water damage to any components renders warranty void.
Please do not use or place batteries in places of high temperature such as in direct
sunlight, as this will cause the battery to leak and overheat, lower performance and
shorten the battery’s life.
Please do not continuously charge for more than 24 hours.
1.3.4 charging your phone
Connect the USB cable to the AC adapter. Connect the USB cable to the device. The
battery level indicator flashes on the screen. Even if the phone has been turned off, the
charging image still appears, indicating that the battery is being charged. If the phone is
overused when the current is insufficient, it may take longer time for the charging
indicator to appear on the screen after the charging begins.
When the battery level indicator does not flash and indicates the battery is full, this
indicates the charging has been completed. If the phone is off during charging, the
charging being completed image also appears on the screen. The charging process
often takes 3 to 4 hours. During the charging, the battery, phone and charger gets warm,
this is a normal phenomenon.
Upon the completion of charging, disconnect the charger from AC power socket, and
from the mobile phone.
Notes:
During charging, the phone must be places in a well-ventilated environment. Only use
the charger supplied by your phone manufacturer. Using an unauthorized charger
might cause danger and invalidate the authorization and warranty clauses for your
phone.
The standby time and call duration provided by the manufacturer are based on ideal
operating environment. In practice, the battery’s operating time varies depending on
network conditions, operating environment and usage methods.
Make sure the battery has been installed before charging. It is best not to remove the
battery while charging.
Upon completion of charging, disconnect the charger from your phone and the power
supply. Leaving your phone connected to charger when battery is fully charged, can
reduce the life span of your battery.
Notices when using your charger
Please use AC 220 volts. The use of any other voltage will cause battery leakage, fire
and cause damage to the mobile phone and charger.
It is forbidden to short circuit the charger, as this will cause electrical shock, smoking
and damage the charger.
Please do not use the charger if the power cord is damaged, as this will cause fire or
electrical shock.
Please immediately clean any dust gathered on the electrical outlet.
Please do not place vessels with water near the charger in order to avoid water
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splashing onto the charger and causing an electrical shortage, leakage or other
malfunction.
If the charger comes in contact with water or other liquid the power must immediately
be switched off to avoid an electrical short or shock, fire or malfunction of the charger.
Please do not disassemble or modify the charger, as it will lead to bodily harm,
electrical shock, fire or damage to the charger.
Please do not use the charger in the bathroom or other excessively moist areas, as this
will cause electrical chock, fire or damage to the charger.
Please do not touch the charger, power cord or power socket with wet hands, as this
will cause electrical shock.
Do not modify or place heavy objects on the power cord, as this will cause electrical
shock or fire.
Before cleaning or carrying out maintenance please unplug the charger from the
electrical outlet.
When unplugging charger, do not pull on the cord, but rather hold on to the body of the
charger, as pulling on the cord will damage the cord and lead to electrical shock or fire.
1.3.5 Cleaning and maintenance
The mobile phone, battery and charger are not water resistant. Please do not use them
in the bathroom or other excessively moist areas and likewise avoid allowing them to
get wet in the rain.
Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the mobile phone, battery and charger.
Please do not use alcohol, thinner, benzene or other solvents to wipe the mobile phone.
A dirty outlet will cause poor electrical contact, lose of power and even inability to
recharge. Please clean regularly.
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2 Getting Started
2.1 Component name and explanation
2.1.1 Technical parameters
Weight:: 165G ( without battery)
Lithium-ion battery
Nominal voltage: 3.7V
Maximum charge voltage: 4.2V
Capacity: 1600mAh
Travel charger
Input: 100-240V ~50.60
Output: 5.0V –1.0A
2.1.2 Icons
In the standby mode, the following icons may appear in standby sceen.
Icon
Description
Indicate the intensity of network signals
Show missed calls
Location by satellite
Receive a new message
An application is being downloaded
The downloading is over.
The alarm clock has been set and
activated
A call is in progress
The phone is playing a song
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