ZTE C160 Users Manual
ZTE C160
CDMA 1X Digital Mobile Phone
User Manual
Copyright © 2006 by ZTE Corporation
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to make modifications on print errors or update specifications without
prior notice.
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Edition: 1
edition, June, 2006
Content
1 General Information...................................................1
1.1 Welcome.....................................................................1
1.2 Security ......................................................................1
1.3 Safety Warnings
1.4 Limit Warranty...........................................................7
1.5 Limitation of Liability................................................8
2 Know Your Phone........................................................9
2.1 Keypad.......................................................................9
2.2 Instruction of Interface Icon..................................... 11
2.3 T echnic al Parameters................................................12
2.4 Battery......................................................................13
2.4.1 Remove and Installation of Battery...................13
2.4.2 Charging the Battery.........................................14
2.5 Connecting to the Network ......................................16
2.5.1 UIM Card..........................................................16
2.5.2 Insertion and Extraction of UIM Card ..............16
2.5.3 Power on/off Phone...........................................17
2.5.4 PIN Code ........................................................... 17
2.5.5 Connecting to the Network ...............................18
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3 Basic Operations........................................................19
3.1 Making a Call...........................................................19
3.2 Answering a Call......................................................20
3.3 Silence in Conversation............................................21
4 Functions Menu.........................................................22
4.1 Menu Functions........................................................22
4.2 Contacts....................................................................23
4.2.1 Finding..............................................................23
4.2.2 Adding New ......................................................25
4.2.3 ADD to R-UIM .................................................25
4.2.4 V iewing Contacts..............................................26
4.2.5 Speed Dial List..................................................28
4.2.6 Memory Status..................................................28
4.3 Messages..................................................................28
4.3.1 Creating Messages ............................................29
4.3.2 Received Messages and Saved Messages.........30
4.3.3 Sending to Multi................................................31
4.3.4 Erasing Messages..............................................31
4.3.5 Preformatted Msg..............................................31
4.3.6 Reading Voice Mail...........................................32
4.3.7 Message Settings...............................................32
4.4 Recent Calls .............................................................33
4.5 Settings.....................................................................34
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4.5.1 Auto Key Guard................................................ 34
4.5.2 Supp.Services....................................................34
4.5.3 Sound ................................................................35
4.5.4 Display..............................................................35
4.5.5 Alert...................................................................36
4.5.6 Call Timers........................................................36
4.5.7 Security .............................................................37
4.5.8 Accessories........................................................ 38
4.6 Extra.........................................................................38
4.6.1 Games................................................................38
4.6.2 Stopwatch..........................................................39
4.6.3 Alarm.................................................................39
4.6.4 Calendar............................................................40
4.6.5 Calculator..........................................................40
4.7 VAS..........................................................................41
5 Text Input...................................................................43
5.1 Multitap Input ..........................................................44
5.2 Numbers...................................................................44
5.3 eZiText Input............................................................45
5.4 Symbols Input..........................................................45
6 Troubleshooting.........................................................46
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1 General Information
1.1 Welcome
Thank you for using ZTE C160 CDMA 1X Digital Mobile Phone.
To guarantee the mobile phone always in its best condition, please
read this manual carefully and keep it for further use.
The pictures, symbols and contents in this manual are just for your
reference. They might not be completely identical with your phone.
Please subject to the real object. ZTE operates a policy of continuous
development and reserve the right to update and modify the technical
specifications in this document at any time without prior notice.
1.2 Security
If your mobile phone is lost or stolen, please report to your service
provider or agencies of banning the use of your lost UIM card and
phone, which will protect you from economic losses resulted from
unauthorized use.
You need to provide the phone’s ESN number labeled. You can
see ESN number after removing the battery. Please keep ESN
number for future use.
To protect your mobile phone from illegal use, please take the
security measures as follows:
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¾ Set PIN code of the UIM card.
¾ Take it with you as you can.
1.3 Safety Warnings
To the owner
Some electronic devices are susceptible to electromagnetic
interference sent by mobile phone if inadequately shielded, such
as electronic system of vehicles. Please consult the manufacturer
on the device before using the phone if necessary.
Operating of mobile phone may interfere with medical devices like
hearing aides and pacemakers. Please always keep the mobile
phone more than 20 centimeters away from such medical devices
when the phone is powered on.
The phone with internal antenna has been tested for compliance
with FCC RF Exposure (SAR) limits and is complied with FCC RF
exposure compliance requirements.
Do not carry the mobile phone in the breast pocket. Power the
mobile phone off if necessary. Consult a physician or the
manufacturer on the medical device before using the phone.
Be aware of the usage limitation when using a mobile phone at
places such as oil warehouses or chemical factories, where there
are explosive gases or explosive products being processed,
because even if your phone is in standby mode, it still transmits
radio frequency (RF) energy. Therefore, turn off your phone if
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required.
Pay attention to traffic safety. Do not use your mobile phone while
driving. Park before making or answering a call.
Store the phone out of the reach of little children. The phone may
cause injury if used as a toy.
The pho ne complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
(1) The phone may not cause harmful interference, and (2) the
phone must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Mobile Phone
Please use original accessories or accessories that are
authorized by the manufacturer. Using any unauthorized
accessories may affect your mobile phone’s performance, and
violate related national regulations about telecom terminals, or
even endanger your body.
If you want to clean your phone, please use clean fabric that is a
bit wet or anti-static. Do not use harsh chemical cleaning solvents
or strong detergents to clean it. Turn off your phone before you
clean it.
As your mobile phone can produce electromagnetic field, do not
place it near magnetic items such as computer disks.
Using the phone near electrical appliances such as TV, telephone,
radio and personal computer can cause interference, which
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affects the function of the phone.
Do not expose your mobile phone to direct sunlight or store it in
hot areas. High temperatures can shorten the life of electronic
devices.
Prevent liquid from leaking into your phone.
Do not drop, knock or harshly treat your phone. Rough handling
can break internal circuit boards.
Do not connect the phone with other unauthorized peripheral
equipments.
Do not attempt to disassemble the mobile phone and battery by
yourself. Changes and modifications made to the phone without
the approval of manufacturer could void your authority to operate
this phone.
Do not charge the mobile phone without battery.
On occasion of emergent calling, keep your phone in status of
power on and in area of service. In the condition of standby, press
the key to enter emergency phone number, and then press Call
key to make a phone call.
Battery Use
Do not short-circuit the battery, as this can cause excessive heat
and fire.
Do not store battery in hot areas or dispose of your phone in a fire
to avoid explosion.
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Never use any charger or battery damaged or worn out.
Return the wear-out battery to the provider or put it in the
appointed recycle place
Warning: If the battery is broken, keep away from the content. If it
taints your skin, wash your skin with abundant fresh water and ask
doctor for help if necessary.
Safety and General Use in Vehicles
Before making or answering a c all, you should pay attention to
the local laws about the use of wireless mobile phones and take
them into account in practical use.
Safety airbag, brake, speed control system and oil eject system
shouldn’t be affected by wireless transmitting. If you do meet
problems above, please contact your automobile provider.
Please power off your mobile phone when refueling your
automobile, and so do the place where duplex wireless
equipments are banned. Don’t put your phone together with
flammable or explosive items, inner spark may cause fire.
Exposure to radio frequency energy
Radio wave exposure and Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) information
The handset is designed to comply with safely, requirements for
exposure to radio waves. This requirement is based on scientific
guidelines that include safety margins designed to assure the
safety of all persons, regardless of age and health.
The radio wave exposure guidelines employ a unit of
measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR.
Tests for SAR are conducted using a standardized method with
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the phone transmitting at its highest certified power level in all
used frequency bands.
While there may be differences between the SAR levels of
various ZTE phone models, they are all designed to meet the
relevant guidelines for exposure to radio waves.
The SAR limit recommended is 1.6W/kg averaged over one(1)
gramme of tissue.
The highest SAR value for this model phone tested by MORLAB
for use at the head is 0.972 W/kg(1g)
The highest SAR value for this model phone tested by MORLAB
for use at the body is 0.761W/kg(1g)
SAR compliance for body-worn operations is restricted to
belt-clips, holsters, or similar accessories that have no metallic
component in the assembly and which provide at least 1.5 cm
separation between the device, including its antenna, and the
users body
In Aircraft
Follow the restrictions in aircraft. Wireless devices can cause
interference in aircraft.
Please turn off your mobile phone before the airplane takes off. In
order to protect airplane’s communication system from
interference, it is never allowed to use mobile phone when it is in
flight. Using mobile phone before the plane taking off should get
aircrew’s permission according to safety regulations.
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1.4 Limit Warranty
The warranty does not apply to defects or errors in the product
caused by:
(a) Reasonable abrasion
(b) Misuse including mishandling, physical damage, improper
installation, unauthorized disassembly of the product
(c) Water or any other liquid damage
(d) Any unauthorized repair or modification
(e) Power surges, lightning damage, fire, flood or other events
outside ZTE’s reasonable control.
(f) Use of the product with any unauthorized third party
products such as generic chargers
(g) Any other cause beyond the range of normal usage for
Products.
End User shall have no right to reject, return, or receive a
refund for any Product from ZTE under the above-mentioned
situations.
This warranty is end user’s sole remedy and ZTE’s sole liability
for defective or nonconforming items, and is in lieu of all other
warranties, expressed, implied or statutory, including but not limited to
the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular
purpose, unless otherwise required under the mandatory provisions of
the law.
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1.5 Limitation of Liability
ZTE shall not be liable for any loss of profits or indirect, special,
incidental or consequential damages resulting from or arising out of or
in connection with using this product, whether or not ZTE had been
advised, knew or should have known the possibility of such damages.
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2 Know Your Phone
2.1 Keypad
OK key
Call key
*key
Call key
Earphone
Clear key
End key
Make and answer a call.
Press Call key in standby mode to
enter All Recent Calls list.
Press Call key two times directly in
standby mode to redial the last
number.
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#key
Microphone
Earpiece
LCD screen
Scrolling key
0~9 Number key
Charger connector
Key Tip Function Description
End an active call or reject a call.
End key
Clear key
OK key
Up/Down
Left/Right
key
(Scroll key)
Power on/power off.
Exit from any submenu to standby
mode.
Erase character(s) while editing.
Cancel operation, eixt to previous
pop-up window.
In standby mode, hold Clear key to
lock keypad.
Enter main Menu in standby mode.
Switch to options of submenu.
Confirm selection.
Confirm the character chosen whil e
character inputting.
Up/Down key：
Scroll the cursor up and down.
Used as selection key up and
In standby mode, hold Up key to
Adjust volume in conversation.
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down for keying in commands
and selecting options shown on
the display.
set Silence All; Press Down key
to enter Messages menu.
Used as direction key in games.
Left/Right key：
Scroll the cursor left and right.
Used as selection key left and
In standby mode, press Left key
Used as direction key in games.
0~9 Number
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key
*key，#key Functions differ in different mode,
Key in numbers or characters.
Make a speed Dial call.
option or function menu.
right for keying in commands and
selecting options shown on the
display.
to enter Extra and Press Right
key to view All Contacts.
Note: To “press” key in this manual means to press the key and
release it. To “hold” key means to keep pressing the key for two
seconds or more.
2.2 Instruction of Interface Icon
Icon Indication
Signal strength
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