ZTE GN280 User Manual
GSM Dual-Band GPRS Digital
Mobile Phone
User Manual
The manual is applicable for
N280 mobile phone.
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FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interfe rence to radio communications .
However, ther e i s no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular i nstallation. If this
equipment does caus e harm f ul int erf er ence to rad io or t ele visi on reception, whic h can be det erm ine d
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encour aged to try to c orrect the int erference by one or
more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Warning
Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by ZTE for compliance could
void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
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Health and safety information
The phon e wit h i nt er nal a nt e nna h as be en tested f o r c om pl ia nc e wi t h F CC R F E xp os u re (SAR)
limits a nd is c om pl i ed wi t h F CC R F e xpo su r e c om pl i anc e requirements.
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 SA R are conducted using a standardized method with 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) gram of tissue. The highest SAR value
for this device when tested at the ear was 0.36 W/kg, and when tested at the body it was 0.98 W/kg
SAR compl ianc e for b od ywor n ope rat ions i s r est r ic t ed to b el t -cl ips, holsters, or simil ar accessories
that have no metallic component in the assem bl y and which pro vide at least 1. 5 cm separatio n
between the device, incl udi ng its antenna, and the users body.
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Legal Information
Copyright © 2009 by ZTE CORPORATION
All Rights Reserved
Your mobile phone is made by ZTE CORPORATION.
No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior
written consent of ZTE CORPORATION.
Trademarks
ZTE and the ZTE logos are trademarks of ZTE CORPORATION.
Notice
The information in this m anual is subject to change without not ice. Every effort has been m ade in the
preparation of this manual to ensure accuracy of the contents, but all statemen ts, inf ormati on, and
recomm endations i n this manua l do not constitute a warranty of any kind, expressed or implied.
Please read the safety precautions carefully to ensure the correct and safe use of your mobile
phone. For detailed information, refer to the section “Safety Precautions”.
ZTE CORPORATION Address:
ZTE Plaza, Keji Road South, Hi-tech Industrial Park, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, P. R. China
Postal Code: 518057
Website: http://www.zte.com.cn
Release: V1.0
Manual number: 079584500273
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Contents
1 Basic Information ....................................................................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Brief Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................. 9
1.2 Safety Instruction .............................................................................................................................................................. 9
1.3 Safety Alerts and Precaution ............................................................................................................................................ 9
1.3.1 General Precaution... 9
1.3.2 Precaution for the use of phone 10
1.3.3 Precaution for the use of battery 10
1.3.4 Precaution for the use of charger 11
1.3.5 Cleaning and maintenance 11
1.3.6 Common Precaution 11
2 Before Use ................................................................................................................................................................................. 12
2.1 Name and Description of Individual Part ...................................................................................................................... 12
2.1.1 Technical Parameter 12
2.1.2 Icon 12
2.2 Keypad Description: ....................................................................................................................................................... 13
2.3 Touch Screen Function Description................................................................................................................................ 14
2.4 Battery ............................................................................................................................................................................. 14
The disassembly and installation of battery ........................................................................................................................ 14
2.5 Charge for Battery .......................................................................................................................................................... 14
2.6 Connecting to network .................................................................................................................................................... 15
2.6.1 SIM card 15
2.6.2 Insertion and Removal of SIM card 15
2.6.3 Power On and Power Off 16
2.6.4 Unlock of SIM card 16
2.6.5 Unlock of the phone 16
2.6.6 Connecting to Network 16
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2.6.7 Dial calls 17
2.6.8 Dial domestic calls 17
2.6.9 Dial extensions of fixed phones 17
2.6.10 Dial international calls 17
2.6.11 Dial Call in the List 17
2.6.12 Emergency Calls 18
2.6.13 Answer Calls 18
2.6.14 Call Register 18
2.6.15 Call Menu 18
3 Function Menu ......................................................................................................................................................................... 20
3.1 Use of Function Menu ..................................................................................................................................................... 20
Scroll to select functions 20
Exit from menu 20
3.2 Structure of Function Menu ........................................................................................................................................... 20
3.3 Phone book ...................................................................................................................................................................... 22
3.4 Message ............................................................................................................................................................................ 23
3.4.1 New Message 23
3.4.2 Create Message 24
3.4.3 View Received Messages and Saved Messages 24
3.4.4 Operations of Common Phrase 25
3.4.5 Message Settings 25
3.5 MMS ................................................................................................................................................................................ 26
3.6 Chat ................................................................................................................................................................................. 27
3.7 Voice Mailbox .................................................................................................................................................................. 27
3.8 Cell Broadcast ................................................................................................................................................................. 28
3.9 Call Register .................................................................................................................................................................... 28
3.10 Settings........................................................................................................................................................................... 29
3.10.1 Touch Screen Calibration: 29
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3.10.2 Phone Settings 29
3.10.3 Call Settings 31
3.10.4 Single-Card Settings 32
3.10.5 Network Settings 32
3.10.6 Security Settings 32
3.10.7 Restore Factory Settings 33
3.10.8 Sound Effect 33
3.11 Multimedia..................................................................................................................................................................... 33
3.11.1 TV 33
3.11.2 Functions of TV
3.11.3 Camera 33
3.11.4 Album 34
3.11.5 Video Camera 34
3.11.6 Video Player 34
3.11.7 Music Player 35
3.11.8 Audio Recording 36
3.11.9 FM Radio 36
3.11.10 Custom Ring 37
3.11.11 E-book 37
3.12 File Management ........................................................................................................................................................... 37
3.13 Entertainment and Game ............................................................................................................................................. 38
3.14 Profiles ........................................................................................................................................................................... 39
General 39
Meeting 39
Outdoor 39
Indoor Mode 39
Earphone 39
Bluetooth 39
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3.15 Too lbox........................................................................................................................................................................... 39
3.15.1 Calendar 39
3.15.2 Memo 40
3.15.3 Alarm Clock 40
3.15.4 World Time 40
3.15.5 Incoming Call Show 40
3.15.6 Stopwatch 40
3.16 Network Service ............................................................................................................................................................ 41
3.16.1 STK Service 41
3.16.2 WAP 41
3.16.3 Account Information 41
3.17 Additional function........................................................................................................................................................ 42
3.17.1 Calculator 42
3.17.2 Unit Conversion 42
3.17.3 Exchange Rate Conversion 43
3.17.4 Bluetooth 43
3.18 Shortcut Function ......................................................................................................................................................... 43
4 Input Method Instruction ................................................................................................................................................... 44
4.1 Keypad Definitions .......................................................................................................................................................... 44
4.2 Input Method Instruction ............................................................................................................................................... 44
4.2.1 Smart Pinyin Input Method 44
4.2.2 Stroke Input Method 45
4.2.3 English and Number Input 47
4.2.4 Handwriting Input 47
5. T-flash card Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................... 48
5.1 Tak edown and installation of T-flash card ..................................................................................................................... 48
5.2 T-flash Card Use .............................................................................................................................................................. 48
6 Common Faults and Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................................................... 48
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1 Basic Information
1.1 Brief Introduction
Thank you for selecting our GSM/GPRS digital mobile phone. You can fully understand the usage of this phone and enjoy the
sound functions and simple operation way after reading this manual.
This color screen mobile phone is designed for GSM/GPRS network environment. Besides basic call functions, it also pro vides
you with numerous functions, including single-card mode, Chinese & English input method, handwriting input, name card
holder phone book, personalized incoming call rings and images, 64 chord music ringtone, SMS and MMS, chatting, shooting,
video camera function, MP3, video player, audio recording, A8 music box, FM radio, alarm clock, calculator, auto power On/Off,
calendar, stock manager, memo, world time, incoming call show, T-Flash, GPRS network, STK, keypad lock, etc. Additionally, it
offers personalized human-phone interface and satisfy your different requirement with sound function design.
This color screen mobile phone conforms to GMS/GPRS technical code and has passed attestation from authorities at home and
abroad.
Some services and functions described in this User Manual depend on the network and subs cribed services. So, not all menus in
the phone are available, and shortcut numbers of menus and functions may be different due to different phones.
Our company reserves the right to make changes to the manual without any further notification.
1.2 Safety Instruction
Please contact Telecom Sector or distribution agency to disable your phone and SIM card once your phone is lost or stolen,
this way, it can avoid economic loss resulted from that others use your phone.
You ’re required to tell IMEI code of the phone (It’s a label at the back of the phone. You can see it by disassembling battery)
when you contact Telecom Sector or distribution agency. Please write down the code and keep it in safe for future
requirement.
In order to protect your phone against nuisance use, please take some precautions, for example:
- Set PIN code of the phone and SIM card, and change the code quickly before others know it.
- Do not put the phone in visible places when you get out of the car. You’d better carry it with yourself or put it in
travel bag.
- Set call barring.
1.3 Safety Alerts and Precaution
In order to ensure to use the phone safely and correctly, please read the precautions below carefully before your use.
1.3.1 General Precaution
Your phone is only allowed to use battery and charger approved by our company, or else it can cause battery leakage,
overheat, explosion and fire.
Do not knock, vibrate or throw the phone heavily to avoid malfunction and fire.
Do not put the battery, phone and charger to microwave oven or high-pressure equipment, or else, it can cause such accidents
as circuit damage and fire.
Do not use the phone in where combustible and explosive gas exists, or else it can cause phone malfunction and fire.
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Do not put the phone to places with high temperature, high humidity or heavy dust, or else, it can cause malfunction.
Please keep the phone out of the reach of children to avoid personal injury as children may consider it as toy.
Do not put the phone on uneven or unsteady platform, or it may drop and cause failure or damage.
1.3.2 Precaution for the use of phone
Please switch off the phone in hospitals, on the plane or in places where mobile phone is forbidden, to avoid any interference
to the normal operation of electronic equipment or medical instruments. Please follow relative regulations in this place when
you use the phone. Please check the Alarm clock Settings and confirm if the phone will switch on automatically when you
are on the plane as the plane has automatic power on function.
Do not use the phone in places with weak signal or near electronic equipment with high precision. The interface of radio
wave may cause the fault operation of equipment and other problems. Please be caution when using the phone near the
following equipment: hearing aids, heart pacemaker, other medical electronic equipment, fire detector, automatic gate and
other automatic control devices. As to the influence on the heart pacemaker and other medical electronic equipment, please
consult equipment manufacturer or local sales agent.
Do not knock the liquid crystal display in force or strike something with the display heavily, or else it can cause the damage
of liquid crystal panel and liquid leakage. There may be in danger of losing the sight once it contacts with eyes. If in case
contact with eyes, flush with plenty of clean water (do not rub the eyes) immediately and go to hospital.
Do not disassemble or tamper the phone, or else it can cause damage, electric leakage and circuit malfunction.
Under too few conditions, the phone may have a bad effect on the electronic equipment in some model cars. Then, do not use
the phone to avoid the void of warranty.
Do not press the key with sharp things, like needle, pen head, or it may cause damage or fault operation.
Do not use the phone once the antenna is damaged as it may cause personal injury.
Keep the phone far away from magnetic objects, the radiation wave emitted by the phone may clear the information saved in
floppy disks, stored-value cards, and credit cards.
Keep some metal pieces, like pin, far away from the handset, the loudspeaker can emit magnetism and absorb small metal
pieces when working, so it may cause personal injury or damage the phone.
Keep the phone away from exposure to moisture, water or other liquid can go to the phone and cause it overheat, electric
leakage and malfunction.
1.3.3 Precaution for the use of battery
Do not throw the battery into fire, or it may cause the battery to catch fire and explosion.
Do not press the battery in force when installing it, or it may cause battery leakage, overheat, explosion and fire.
Do not cause short circuit to the battery with metal material, like wire, needle, etc, and do not put the battery with metal
pieces, like necklace, together, as it may cause battery leakage, overheat, explosion and fire.
Do not weld the ends of battery, or else, it may cause leakage, overheat, explosion and fire.
There may be in danger of losing the sight once the liquid of battery contacts with eyes. If in case contact with eyes, flush
with plenty of clean water (do not rub the eyes) immediately and go to hospital.
Do not disassemble or tamper the battery, or else it may cause leakage, overheat, explosion and fire.
Do no use or put the battery near or in places with hi gh temperature, like fire or heater, or else, it may cause battery leakage,
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overheat, explosion and fire.
Once there’re abnormal phenomena, like temperature increasing, color change, distortion du ring the usage, charging or save
of the battery, please stop using and replace with new battery.
It may burn the skin once the liquid from battery touches skin or clothes, please flush with plenty of clean water immediately
and go to hospital at once if necessary.
Please take the battery away from the fire to avoid fire and explosion once the battery leaks or emits strange smell.
Do not place the battery exposure to moisture, or else it may cause overheat, fume and corrosion.
Do not use or place the battery direct under sunlight, or in high temperature places, like near the car, or else, it may cause
leakage and overheat, reduce the performance and shorten the lifetime.
Do not charge the battery for over 24 hours continuously.
1.3.4 Precaution for the use of charger
Please use 220AC. It may cause leakage, fire and damage to the phone and charger once other voltage is adopted.
Do not cause short circuit to the charger, or else it may cause electric shock, fume and damage to the charger.
Do not use the charger if the power wire is broken, or it may cause fire and electric shock.
Please remove accumulated dust on the power plug.
Do not put water container next to the charger, as the spilled water can cause overheat, leakage and malfunction of charger.
Please disconnect the charger with the power to avoid overheat, fire, electric shock and malfunction in case the charger
contacts with water or other liquid.
Do not disassemble or tamper the charger, or else it may cause personal injury, electric shock, fire and the damage of charger.
Do not use the charger in places with high humidity, like bathroom, or else it may cause electric shock, fire and damage of
charger.
Do not touch charger, power cord and power plug with wet hand, or it can cause electric shock.
Do not put heavy objects on power cord or change the power cord, or it may cause electric shock and fire.
Please unplug the power socket before cleaning and maintenance.
Please hold the charger to unplug the socket, it may damage power wire and cause electric shock and fire once pulling the
power cord.
1.3.5 Cleaning and maintenance
As phone, battery and charger don’t have waterproof function, so do not use them in places with high humidity, as well as
avoid them being wetted by rain.
Please clean the phone, battery and charger with soft dry cloth.
Never use alcohol, thinner or solutions, like benzene, to wipe the phone.
Dirty socket can cause poor contact and power down, and even recharging isn’t available. So, please clean it periodically.
1.3.6 Common Precaution
Mobile Phone:
Please use the phone under the environment with temperature of 5℃～40℃ and humidity of 35%～85%.
Please use the phone far away from regular telephones, TV sets, radio sets and office automation equipment, to avoid
affecting the normal use of these equipment and mobile phone.
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Battery:
Place the battery in cool and ventilated place without direct sunlight.
The battery has a limited lifetime. The use time of battery will be shortened progressively due to frequent charging. Once the
battery is out of use after several charging, it means that the lifetime of the battery is over, and you shall replace it with
approved model new battery.
Do not dispose old battery as household waste. Throw it to specified old battery dispos al place and follow stipulated
instructions for disposal.
Charger:
Do not charge under following conditions: places with direct sunlight, places with ambient temperature less than 5℃ or over
40℃, wet or dusty place or place with strong vibration (it may cause malfunction); near electrical appliance (it may affect the
effect of image and sound) like TV set, radio, etc.
2 Before Use
2.1 Name and Description of Individual Part
2.1.1 Technical Parameter
Phone
Model
Size (Length x Wide x Thickness) 117.5mm ×52mm ×17mm
Weight: around120g (with 3600mAh battery)
Lithium battery
Model
Nominal voltage 3.7V
Limited charge voltage 4.2V
Rated capacity 3600mAh
Duration of standby time Around 50 hr – 150hr
Duration of talk time Around 3hr – 5hr
Travel charger
Model
Input 100~240V 50/60Hz 450mA
2.1.2 Icon
There may be some icons appearing under standby interface. Please refer to the following for detailed description:
Icon Description
Represents the strength of network signal.
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Represents that you can use GPRS service.
Enable vibration function.
Receive new SMS.
Receive new MMS.
Alarm clock is set to On.
It appears when headset is inserted.
Enable call transfer function.
Keypad isn’t unlocked.
Keypad locked.
Indicates battery level.
Indicates missed calls.
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number records under standby status.
5. Right Soft Key: It’s used to perform functions displayed in lower right corner on the screen.
6. Left Soft Key: It’s used to perform functions displayed in lower left corner on the screen.
7. End Key: It’s used to end calls or reject incoming calls. Press this key to return to standby status under other conditions.
TV key :when the player is runing , press this key enter TV interface
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9. *Key: Press this key to key in all special characters and Chinese punctuation under editing screen; and long press it to
achieve the switch of “+”, “P” and “W” under standby interface.
10. #Key:
It’s used to switch the input method status under editing screen. Long press it to switch between quiet mode and general mode
under standby interface as well as under dial interface on the touch screen.
Note: “Press certain key” described in this manual represents to press this key and release it; “Long press certain key” represents
to long press this key for 2 seconds or over 2 seconds.
The description of every key and certain functions above depend on specific models.
2.3 Touch Screen Function Description
This phone supports touch screen function.
1. The four icons displayed at the bottom of the touch screen has following functions respectively from left to right:
Touch the first icon to enter Main Menu.
Touch the second icon to enter Message.
Touch the third icon to enter Phone Book.
Touch the fourth icon to enter Speed Dials function.
2. The five images displayed on the silk screen has following functions respectively from left to right:
Touch the first image to enter Main Menu.
Touch the second image to enter Create Message.
Touch the third image to enter View Phone Book.
Touch the fourth image to enter Speed Dials function.
Touch the fifth image to enter Music Player.
2.4 Battery
Battery under original status can be used afar charging by 50% power. The full performance of a new battery is achieved only
after the first three complete charge and discharge cycles.
The disassembly and installation of battery
Please follow steps below to disassemble the battery: ①Open the back cover of the phone; ②Remove the battery from left;
Please follow steps below to install the battery: ①Push down the right end of the battery gently; ②Close the back cover of
the phone.
2.5 Charge for Battery
Connect the charger with power.
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Insert the end of the charger into the right side of the phone (Note: the arrowhead shall be upward).
Then, power indication icon on the screen flashes repeatedly. If the phone is switched off during charging, there is power
indication image on the screen, which means that the battery is under charging. If the phone is overused under low battery,
then charging indication icon will be displayed after the charging has been done for some time.
If the power indication icon in the upper right corner is fully displayed without flashing, it means the charging is complete. If
the phone is switched off during charging, there is image to indicate that the charging is over. This process needs 3 –4 hours.
It’s normal that the battery, phone and charger will be heated slightly during charging.
Disconnect the mobile phone and charger with AC electrical plug once the battery is fully charged.
Note:
Always keep the battery in ventilated place wi th the te mperature from ＋5℃ to ＋40℃ during charging, and make sure to
use the charger provided by manufacturer. It may cause danger once unapproved charger is used and it may invalidate any
approval or warranty.
If the phone switches off automatically or there’s “Low Battery” displayed on the phone, please charge to the battery as quick
as possible. The phone will reduce charging time automatically if the battery power isn’t used up before charging.
The duration of standby time and duration of talk time offered by manufacturer are based on ideal working environment. In
actual use, however, the working time of battery changes based on network condition, working environment and using way.
Make sure that the battery is installed properly before charging and it’s forbidden to remove the battery during charging.
Please disconnect the charger and phone with power once charging is over.
If you don’t disconnect the charger with power and phone, the phone begins charging again when the power loss reaches
certain extent after overcharging lasts for quite a long time (about 5 – 8 hours). We suggest you don’t do this, as it will
influence the performance and lifetime of the battery
2.6 Connecting to network
2.6.1 SIM card
Make sure that you’ve inserted available SIM card to the phone before your use. SIM card is the key to enter digital GSM
network.
All information related with establishing network connection and calling record initiate are saved in metal area in SIM card.
Meanwhile, there’re other information saved in the SIM card, including name and phone number saved in phone book and SMS.
The SIM card can be removed from your phone and inserted to any GSM phone (the new phone will read SIM card
automatically).
Never touch metal area the SIM card to avoid information loss or damaging the card. Keep SIM card far away from electricity
and magnet. You can’t enter GSM network once the SIM is broken.
Warning: Do switch off the phone before removing SIM card. It’s forbidden to insert or remove SIM card if the phone is
connected to external power, or else, the SIM card will be damaged.
2.6.2 Insertion and Removal of SIM card
SIM card is placed in a card generally, so please take it out carefully before installing in the phone.
Switch off the phone and remove the battery and other external power.
This phone uses single card mode. Please follow the photo to insert the SIM card to SIM card holder.
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