ZTE F953 User Manual
F953
Mobile Phone
User Manual
ZTE CORPORATION
NO. 55, Hi-tech Road South, ShenZhen, P.R.China
Postcode: 518057
Tel: +86-755-26779999
Website: http://www.zte.com.cn
E-mail: mobile@zte.com.cn
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Copyright © 2011 ZTE CORPORATION.
All rights reserved.
No part of this publication may be excerpted, reproduced, translated or utilized in any form or by
any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and microfilm, without the prior
written permission of ZTE Corporation.
The manual is published by ZTE Corporation. We reserve the right to make modifications on print
errors or to update specifications without prior notice.
Version No. : R1.0
Edition Time: 2011.4
Manual No. :
Contents
Chapter 1 Getting Started .................................................................. 7
Phone Overview ................................................................................................ 7
Starting Up ......................................................................................................... 8
Installing the Battery ..................................................................................................... 8
Inserting the SIM card ................................................................................................... 8
Inserting the Memory Card ........................................................................................... 9
Power On/Off .............................................................................................................. 10
Charging Your Phone .................................................................................................. 10
Basic Operation ............................................................................................... 12
Standby Mode ............................................................................................................. 12
Indicators and Icons .................................................................................................... 13
Main menu .................................................................................................................. 13
Keypad Lock ............................................................................................................... 13
Menu overview ........................................................................................................... 14
Chapter 2 Text Input ......................................................................... 16
Text Mode ........................................................................................................ 16
Current Text Mode ...................................................................................................... 16
Changing the Input Mode ............................................................................... 16
ABC/abc Mode ........................................................................................................... 16
Number Mode ............................................................................................................. 16
En mode ...................................................................................................................... 16
Special Symbols .......................................................................................................... 17
Chapter 3 Calls ................................................................................. 18
Making a Call ................................................................................................... 18
Setting ring tone for call .............................................................................................. 18
Making a Speed Dial Call ........................................................................................... 19
Speed Dial Settings ..................................................................................................... 19
Call Options ..................................................................................................... 19
Muting call .................................................................................................................. 19
Receiving voice calls .................................................................................................. 19
Adjusting volume ........................................................................................................ 19
Starting handfree ......................................................................................................... 19
Receiving a video call ................................................................................................. 20
Voice Call Options ...................................................................................................... 20
Video Call Options ...................................................................................................... 20
Call History ...................................................................................................... 21
Viewing Recent Call History ...................................................................................... 22
Chapter 4 Messages ......................................................................... 23
SMS/MMS ......................................................................................................... 23
Sending a New SMS ................................................................................................... 23
Sending a new MMS ................................................................................................... 23
Receiving a SMS/MMS .............................................................................................. 24
Push messages ............................................................................................... 24
E-mail ............................................................................................................... 24
Sending an E-mail ....................................................................................................... 24
Receiving an E-mail .................................................................................................... 24
Message Boxes ............................................................................................... 24
Chapter 5 Contacts .......................................................................... 25
Contacts ........................................................................................................... 25
Adding a Contact............................................................................................. 26
Searching a Contact ........................................................................................ 26
Chapter 6 Bluetooth ......................................................................... 26
Enabling Bluetooth ......................................................................................... 26
My Devices ....................................................................................................... 26
Sending Data ................................................................................................... 27
Receiving Data ................................................................................................ 27
Chapter 7 Internet ............................................................................. 27
Surfing the Internet ......................................................................................... 27
Chapter 8 Entertainment .................................................................. 27
Pictures ............................................................................................................ 27
Taking a Photo ............................................................................................................ 27
Viewing Pictures & Playing a Slide Show .................................................................. 28
Music ................................................................................................................ 28
Playing a Music File ................................................................................................... 28
Video ................................................................................................................ 29
Recording a Video ...................................................................................................... 29
Playing Videos ............................................................................................................ 29
Streaming URL ................................................................................................ 29
Playing Streaming Media ............................................................................................ 29
Recorder .......................................................................................................... 30
Recording .................................................................................................................... 30
Radio ................................................................................................................ 30
Chapter 9 Settings ............................................................................ 31
Display setting ................................................................................................. 31
Basic setting .................................................................................................... 31
Connect ............................................................................................................ 31
Profiles setting ................................................................................................ 31
Security setting ............................................................................................... 32
Fixed Dial Numbers .................................................................................................... 32
Call setting ....................................................................................................... 33
Videophone Gateway Setting ...................................................................................... 33
Call Forwarding .......................................................................................................... 33
Call Waiting ................................................................................................................ 33
Call Barring ................................................................................................................. 33
Send My Number ........................................................................................................ 33
Automatic Answer ...................................................................................................... 33
Chapter 11 File Manager .................................................................. 34
Managing Folders............................................................................................ 34
Space Management ......................................................................................... 34
Chapter 12 PC Client Software ........................................................ 35
Installing PC Software .................................................................................... 35
Uninstalling PC Software ................................................................................ 35
Running PC Software ...................................................................................... 35
Chapter 13 Care and Maintenance .................................................. 37
General Care .................................................................................................... 37
Aircraft Safety .................................................................................................. 38
Hospital Safety ................................................................................................ 38
General Guidelines.......................................................................................... 38
Road Safety ..................................................................................................... 39
Vehicles Equipped with an Airbag ................................................................. 39
Third Party Equipment .................................................................................... 39
Emergency Service ......................................................................................... 39
Declaration of Conformity .............................................................................. 40
Privacy Information ......................................................................................... 40
Copyright Notice ............................................................................................. 40
Chapter 14 Troubleshooting and FAQs ......................................... 42
Chapter 15 Specifications ............................................................... 45
Chapter 16 Disposing of Your Phone ............................................. 46
Chapter 1 Getting Started
Phone Overview Phone Overview
Earpiece
Front Camera
Display
Camera Key
Main Menu Key
Microphone
Power/Lock Key
Speaker Back Camera
Charger/USB Port
Camera Key
Headset Port
Volume Keys
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Starting Up
Installing the Battery
Notes:
The phone automatically switches off if the battery power is too low.
If you are not going to use the battery for a long time, remove it from the phone and store it
in a cool dry place.
1. Press and hold the Power Key to turn off the phone.
2. Use the thumb catch at the bottom of the handset to open the battery cover.
3. Insert the battery carefully with the contacts located against the gold springs.
4. Press the battery down flush into the case.
5. Line the battery cover up correctly and press gently to close the case.
Caution:
Do not force the battery cover into place by pressing on it. Doing so will damage the battery
cover.
Inserting the SIM card
You can obtain a SIM card from your service provider when you sign on as a subscriber.
Caution:
Do not bend or scratch your SIM card. Keep the card away from electricity and magnets.
Do not touch the metal surface of the SIM card. Doing so could cause information on the
card to be lost or destroyed.
Make sure to disconnect the charger and other accessories from your phone and remove the
battery before inserting and removing your SIM card.
1. Press and hold the Power Key to turn off the phone.
2. Use the thumb catch at the bottom of the handset to open the battery cover.
3. Insert the SIM card with the gold contacts facing down and the beveled edge on the top left as shown.
4. Carefully slide the card holder and push it until it clicks into position.
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Inserting the Memory Card
The external memory card gives your phone a very large memory capacity. This allows you to save
multimedia data, including images, photos, MP3 audio files, and ring tones. You can also use this memory
card to store other files.
Tips:
Your phone can support an external memory card with an up to 8GB capacity.
1. Press and hold the Power Key to turn off the phone.
2. Use the thumb catch at the bottom of the handset to open the battery cover.
3. Firmly insert the memory card into the slot until it clicks into place.
4. Line the battery cover up correctly and press gently to close the case.
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Caution:
Only use approved memory cards for this device. Any use of unapproved memory cards
might cause loss of information or damage to your phone.
Tips:
Do not remove the memory card while reading or writing to the card. Doing so might
corrupt the information on the card or phone. If possible, insert and remove the memory
card while the phone is turned off.
If you want to format the memory card on your PC, make sure you select the FAT
Formatting type. If this is not done the memory card might not be identified by your
phone.
Power On/Off
Notes:
Do not turn your phone on in areas in which wireless phone use is not permitted, or when it
could cause interference or danger.
Press and hold the Power Key to turn on or off the phone.
Tips:
When prompted, enter your PIN (Personal Identification Number) code or handset code.
The PIN code is the password provided by your network service provider. You cannot use
the SIM card without it.
When the PIN code or handset code is accepted, the phone automatically searches for the
network. After a few seconds, your phone displays standby mode.
Charging Your Phone
Your phone uses a rechargeable battery. When you first unpack the phone, the battery is not fully charged,
but there might be enough power to turn on the phone. You should flatten the battery by using all of the
available power before charging the battery for the first time.
1. Push down the USB port cover.
2. Insert the charger's USB adapter into the USB port.
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3. Plug the charger into a standard AC wall outlet.
4. When the battery is fully charged, unplug the charger and disconnect it from the phone.
Notes:
Make sure the adapter’s connector is inserted correctly. Do not force the connector into the
port.
The battery will remain fully charged for 3 to 4 hours.
Only use the charger provided by the original provider. Using an unapproved charger
might be dangerous and violate the authorization and warranty rules of the phone.
If the phone is used too often when the battery is low or not used for a long time, the screen
may not display the charge indicator until the battery has been continuously charged for 10
to 40 minutes.
To get the maximum performance out of your battery, it is recommended that you
completely charge the battery before using the phone for the first time. A new battery’s full
performance is only reached after three complete charge and discharge cycles have been
finished.
When the battery is fully charged, unplug the charger and disconnect it from the phone.
You can use the provided charger or the USB data cable to charge the battery.
Charging is only possible within a temperature range of 0° C to 45° C.
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Basic Operation
Standby Mode
After powering on the phone, when the name of network is displayed on the screen, the phone is
in the standby mode and ready for use.
Tap anywhere on the screen and drag left or right to scroll the screen. The screen displays
Shortcut Icons on the bar.
To add shortcut icon to the standby hidden icon bar, press and hold the submenu button in the main menu.
1
2
4
5
3
Standby mode
1. Indicators bar
2. Hidden pages bar
Tap to display hidden pages.
3. Shortcut icons bar
Tap these icons to enter corresponding function interface.
4. Hidden icons button
Hidden icons
Tap this button to show the hidden icons area.
5. Hidden icons bar
• Tap and move the bar to view the icons.
• You can also tap and drag the icon to the right space on the bar.
• Drag the required icon between the space screen and hidden icon area (Hidden icons bar).
Notes:
Tap only the icon on the screen to open the hidden bar.
Drag the icon to the space screen area and tap the icon to open the program. Minimize the
program window and then drag the icon back the hidden icons bar.
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Indicators and Icons
Network Signal Strength
3G Network
DV Signal Strength
New SMS
New MMS
New Wap Push Message
Missed voice call
Morning
Alarm
Airplane mode
GPRS in use
Call divert
Main menu
Battery status
Bluetooth on
Headset mode
Roaming
Silence and vibrate mode
Vibrate mode
Silent mode
Muti-Task management application
Radio
Memory card
U-disk
HSDPA mode
1. Press Menu Key to access Main Menu.
2. The main menu may have several pages, click the dot that exits at the bottom of the screen to access the
corresponding page.
Tap to display page
Notes:
You can also drag left or right to scroll page to page.
Keypad Lock
Use the keypad lock to prevent the keys from being pressed accidentally.
1. To lock keypad manually, in standby mode, press the Lock Key.
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2. To set the keypad to lock automatically, press the Menu Key, select Settings > Screen > Time of
Keylock Timeout and select the time delayed before the keypad is locked.
3. To unlock the keypad, press and drag the key at the bottom to match the one at the top.
Tips:
When the keypad is locked, the key is shown on the display.
If the call is coming when the keypad is locked, tap the option on the screen to answer.
After ending or rejecting the call, the keypad will be locked automatically.
When the keypad lock is on, calls might still be possible to the emergency number.
Menu overview
In standby mode, press the Menu Key to show the Main Menu.
Calls
xAll
xMissed
xDialed
xAnswer
Messaging
xNew Message
xHandset Inbox
xOutbox
xDrafts
xSent
xUser Folder
xSIM Inbox
xSettings
Memory Info.
Download Dial Games & Apps
File Manager
xHandset
xMicro SD Card
xName
xType
xSize
xTime
Settings
xScreen
Theme
Wallpaper
Backlight Duration
Brightness
xHandset
Language
Time and Date
Menu Display Option
Feedback
Default Memory
E-mail
xNew E-mail
xInbox
xOutbox
xDrafts
xSent
xUser folder
xSettings
xMemory Info.
Multimedia
xMusic Player
xVideo Player
xPicture Browser
xVoice Recorder
xCamera
xFM Radio
xProfiles
General
Meeting
Outdoors
Silent
Airplane
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