ZTE-G N290
Mobile Phone
User Manual
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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 interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-Increase the separation between the equipment and
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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.
Health and safety information
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.
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
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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 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 0.713W/kg, and when tested at the body it was 0.830 W/kg SAR compliance for bodyworn 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.
LEGAL INFORMATION
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Copyright © 2009 by 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 update specifications without prior notice.
Version No. : R1.0
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Security
To protect your mobile phone from illegal use, take the security measures as follows:
Set PIN codes of the SIM card.
Set handset lock code.
Set call restrictions.
Safety Precautions
This section includes some important information on safe and efficient operation. Please read this information before using the phone.
Operational Precautions
Please use your phone properly. When making or receiving a call, please hold your phone as holding a wireline telephone. Make sure that the phone is at least one inch (about two point five centimeters) from your body when transmitting.
Do not touch the antenna when the phone is in use. Touching the antenna area affects call quality and may
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cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than needed.
Some people may be susceptible to epileptic seizures or blackouts when exposed to flashing lights, such as when watching television or playing video games. If you have experienced seizures or blackouts, or if you have a family history of such occurrences, please consult your doctor before playing video games on your phone or enabling a flashing-light feature on your phone. (The flashing-light feature is not available on all products.)
Keep the phone out of the reach of small children. The phone may cause injury if used as a toy.
Precautions While Driving
Please pay attention to the traffic safety. Check the laws and regulations on the use of your phone in the area where you drive. Always obey them.
Use hands-free function of the phone, if available.
Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if conditions require.
Precautions for Medical Devices and Facilities
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When using your phone near pacemakers, please always keep the phone more than eight inches (about twenty centimeters) from the pacemaker when the phone is switched on. Do not carry the phone in the breast pocket. Use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for interference. Switch off the phone immediately if necessary.
Some phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you may consult your hearing aids manufacturer to discuss alternatives.
If you use any other personal medical device, please consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from RF energy.
In those facilities with special demand, such as hospital or health care facilities, please pay attention to the restriction on the use of mobile phone. Switch off your phone if required.
Mobile Phone
Please use original accessories or accessories approved by the phone manufacturer. Using any unauthorized accessories may affect your mobile
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phone’s performance, damage your phone or even cause danger to your body and violate related local regulations about telecom terminals.
Turn off your phone before you clean it. Use a damp or anti-static cloth to clean the phone. Do not use a dry cloth or electrostatically charged cloth. Do not use chemical or abrasive cleaners as these could damage the phone.
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.
Do not expose your mobile phone to direct sunlight or store it in hot areas. High temperatures can shorten the life of electronic devices.
Keep your phone dry. Any liquid may damage your phone.
Do not drop, knock or harshly treat the phone. Rough handling can break internal circuit boards.
Do not connect the phone with any incompatible
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enhancement.
Do not attempt to disassemble the mobile phone or battery.
Do not store the phone with flammable or explosive articles.
Do not charge the mobile phone without battery.
Precautions for Potentially Explosive Atmospheres
Switch off your phone prior to entering any area with potentially explosive atmospheres, such as fueling areas, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities.
Do not remove, install, or charge batteries in such areas. Spark in a potentially explosive atmosphere can cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.
To avoid possible interference with blasting operations, switch off your phone when you are near electrical blasting caps, in a blasting area, or in areas posted “Turn off electronic devices.” Obey all signs and instructions.
Precautions for Electronic Devices
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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 of the device before using the phone if necessary.
Safety and General Use in Vehicles
Safety airbag, brake, speed control system and oil eject system shouldn’t be affected by wireless transmission. If you do meet problems above, please contact your automobile provider. Do not place your phone in the area over an airbag or in the airbag deployment area. Airbags inflate with great force. If a phone is placed in the airbag deployment area and the airbag inflates, the phone may be propelled with great force and cause serious injury to occupants of the vehicle.
Please turn off your mobile phone at a refueling point, and the same to the place where the use of two-way radio is prohibited.
Aircraft Safety
Please turn off your mobile phone before the airplane takes off. In order to protect airplane’s communication
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system from interference, it is forbidden to use mobile phone in flight. Safety regulations require you to have permission from a crew member to use your phone while the plane is on the ground.
If the mobile phone has the function of automatic timing power-on, please check your alarm setting to make sure that your phone will not be automatically turned on during flight.
Battery Use
Do not short-circuit the battery, as this can cause the unit to overheat or ignite.
Do not store battery in hot areas or throw it into fire. Otherwise, it will cause explosion.
Do not disassemble or refit the battery. Otherwise, it will cause liquid leakage, overheating, explosion and ignition of the battery.
Please store the battery in a cool dry place if you don’t use it for a long period.
The battery can be recharged for hundreds of times, but it will eventually wear out. When the operating time (talk
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time and standby time) is noticeably shorter than normal, it is time to replace it with a new one.
Please stop using the charger and battery when they are damaged or show evidence of aging.
Return the worn-out battery to the provider or dispose of it in accordance with environment regulations. Do not dispose of it in household rubbish.
Please use original batteries or batteries approved by the phone manufacturer. Using any unauthorized battery may affect your handset performance or may cause danger of explosion, etc.
Warning: If the battery is damaged, do not discharge it. If the leakage does come into contact with the eyes or skin, wash thoroughly in clean water and consult a doctor.
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. The user should
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refer to the enclosed warranty card for full warranty and service information.
Note: The pictures and icons shown in the manual are just schematic drawings for function demonstration. If they are inconsistent with your handset, please take your handset as the standard. If the inconsistency exits in the manual because of the handset function updating, please refer to the follow-up public information from ZTE CORPORATION.
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Your Phone
Power key
Receiver 
Memory card connector
Volume keys
Touch screen
Camera key Send key End key
USB connector
OK Key
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Turn On / Off or wake up your phone
Hold the Power key to turn your phone on or off.
In Menu→Settings→Phone settings→Misc. settings→LCD backlight, set the LCD backlight time. If the phone is not operated within this time, the screen will turn black.
Press the any key to wake up your phone.
Lock / unlock the keypad
In Menu→Settings→Security settings→Auto keypad lock, set the auto keypad lock time. If the phone is not operated within this time, the keypad will be locked. You can also press the Power key or hold the OK key to lock the screen in the standby mode.
To unlock the keypad, follow the onscreen instruction to pull the card down.
Note: In this User Manual, “press a key” means to press the
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key and release it, while “hold a key” means to press the key for at least two seconds and then release it. Locking the keypad can prevent unintentional operations on it.
You can answer an incoming call with the regular operation when the keypad is locked.
Use the Touchscreen
Your phone supports touch screen functionality.
•Tap any application to open it.
•Drag up or down to scroll.
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Indicator |
What it means |
Indicator |
What it means |
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New SMS, |
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Signal strength |
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message box full |
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when blinking |
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New voicemail |
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New MMS |
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Missed call |
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MMS downloading |
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Edge |
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GPRS |
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Silent |
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Call diverting |
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Ring |
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Battery status |
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Outdoor |
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Bluetooth |
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Meeting |
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Roaming |
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Headset |
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Alarm clock set |
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Input Text |
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You can use the onscreen keyboard to enter text messages, contact information, notes, and more.
1.Tap a text field, such as in a note or new contact, to bring up the keyboard.
2.Tap keys on the keyboard.
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