ZTE S180 User Manual
CDMA 1X Digital Mobile Phone
ZTE CORPORATION
NO. 55, Hi-tech Road South, ShenZhen, P.R.China
Postcode: 518057
Tel: (86) 755 26779999
URL: http://www.zte.com.cn
E-mail: mobile@zte.com.cn
ZTE-C S180
User Manual
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Contents
Getting started....................................................................................................................... 1
Phone overview................................................................................................................. 1
Keys and parts...............................................................................................................1
Indicators and icons ...................................................................................................... 3
Starting up......................................................................................................................... 3
Installing battery ........................................................................................................... 3
Removing battery.......................................................................................................... 4
Inserting memory card.................................................................................................. 4
Removing memory card................................................................................................ 5
Connecting accessories................................................................................................. 5
Power on/off.................................................................................................................. 5
Charging........................................................................................................................5
Keypad lock .................................................................................................................. 6
Basic operation.................................................................................................................. 7
Menu ............................................................................................................................. 7
Navigating your phone.................................................................................................. 8
Getting help....................................................................................................................... 8
Text input.............................................................................................................................. 9
Text mode ......................................................................................................................... 9
Multitap mode...................................................................................................................9
Numbers mode.................................................................................................................. 9
eHiText mode....................................................................................................................9
Symbols mode................................................................................................................. 10
Calls .................................................................................................................................... 11
Voice calls....................................................................................................................... 11
Making a call............................................................................................................... 11
Making a call from contacts........................................................................................ 11
Making a call from call history................................................................................... 11
Making a one-key-call ................................................................................................ 11
Receiving calls................................................................................................................ 12
Setting ring for coming call ........................................................................................ 12
Call options..................................................................................................................... 12
Call history......................................................................................................................12
Viewing recent call history......................................................................................... 12
Deleting call history.................................................................................................... 13
Call time...................................................................................................................... 13
Messages............................................................................................................................. 14
Setting message........................................................................................................... 14
Editing template.......................................................................................................... 14
Text messages................................................................................................................. 14
Sending a new SMS.................................................................................................... 15
Receiving SMS ........................................................................................................... 15
Replying SMS............................................................................................................. 15
Calling back ................................................................................................................ 15
Use number................................................................................................................. 15
Deleting SMS..............................................................................................................16
Multimedia message ....................................................................................................... 16
Sending a new MMS................................................................................................... 16
Receiving MMS.......................................................................................................... 17
Deleting MMS............................................................................................................. 17
Message management..................................................................................................... 17
Message boxes ............................................................................................................ 17
Push messages................................................................................................................. 18
Contacts............................................................................................................................... 19
Adding a contact ............................................................................................................. 19
Editing contact ............................................................................................................ 19
Deleting contact .......................................................................................................... 19
Find contact..................................................................................................................... 19
Adding a group................................................................................................................ 19
Editing group............................................................................................................... 20
Deleting group............................................................................................................. 20
Others about contacts...................................................................................................... 20
Viewing memory info................................................................................................. 20
Photos.................................................................................................................................. 21
Camera............................................................................................................................ 21
Setting Camera mode.................................................................................................. 21
Taking a photo ............................................................................................................ 21
Viewing photos........................................................................................................... 21
Recorder.......................................................................................................................... 21
Recording.................................................................................................................... 21
Playing a sound file..................................................................................................... 22
Internet................................................................................................................................ 23
Surfing Internet............................................................................................................... 23
Options for browser ........................................................................................................ 23
Entertainment...................................................................................................................... 24
Pictures............................................................................................................................ 24
Viewing pictures......................................................................................................... 24
Music............................................................................................................................... 24
Setting music mode.....................................................................................................24
Managing playlist........................................................................................................ 25
Playing a music........................................................................................................... 25
Radio............................................................................................................................... 25
Starting Radio ............................................................................................................. 25
Channels...................................................................................................................... 25
Other Radio options.................................................................................................... 26
Games.............................................................................................................................. 26
Magic Box........................................................................................................................... 27
Alarm .............................................................................................................................. 27
Scheduler......................................................................................................................... 27
Calculator........................................................................................................................ 27
Unit conversion............................................................................................................... 28
World time ......................................................................................................................28
Stopwatch........................................................................................................................ 28
Notepad........................................................................................................................... 28
Environment Temperature.............................................................................................. 28
Personalize your phone....................................................................................................... 29
Display Settings .............................................................................................................. 29
Phone Settings................................................................................................................. 29
Call settings..................................................................................................................... 29
Starting call forwarding .............................................................................................. 29
Starting call waiting.................................................................................................... 30
Connection Reminder ................................................................................................. 30
Starting fire proof........................................................................................................ 30
Other call settings ....................................................................................................... 30
Profiles............................................................................................................................ 31
Selecting current profile.............................................................................................. 31
Editing a profile .......................................................................................................... 31
Connect settings.............................................................................................................. 31
Time & Day settings....................................................................................................... 31
Phone Security .................................................................................................................... 32
Phone password............................................................................................................... 32
Restoring factory settings................................................................................................ 32
Clear User Data............................................................................................................... 32
File manager........................................................................................................................ 33
Viewing a file..................................................................................................................33
Deleting a file.................................................................................................................. 33
Managing folders ............................................................................................................ 33
Space management.......................................................................................................... 34
General information............................................................................................................ 35
Security ........................................................................................................................... 35
Safety Warnings..............................................................................................................35
Limit Warranty................................................................................................................ 37
Limitation of Liability..................................................................................................... 37
Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................. 38
Specifications...................................................................................................................... 39
Declaration of RoHs compliance........................................................................................ 40
Getting started
Phone overview
Keys and parts
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Serial
Number
Key
Description
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Earpiece
LCD screen
Navigation Keys (Up/Down/Left/Right Key)
• In standby mode: Used as hot keys to enter the designated funct ions. Press Up Key to
enter Profile. Press Down Key to write New Message. Press Left Key to enter Select
folder. Press Right Key to enter MobileShop.
• To designate the functions accessed by the navigation keys.
• In lists, messages and menus: scroll up, down, left and right.
Left Soft Key
• The current function of the key is shown in the bottom line of the display.
• In standby mode: Press to enter main menu in standby mode.
Call Key
• Press to send or answer calls.
• In standby mode: Press to show all calls.
Number Keys
• Press to enter numbers.
• Press and hold the number key to start speed dial.
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* Key
• Press to enter "*".
• In an editing screen: Press to input punctuation and symbols.
• Hold to lock the keypad in standby mode.
OK Key
• In standby mode: Press to open the Browser.
• In lists and menus: Start an application/function.
Right Soft Key
• The current function of the key is shown in the bottom line of the display.
• In standby mode: Press to enter Contact.
End Key
• Press and hold to turn the phone on/off.
• Press to end a call.
• Press to reject an incoming call.
• Press to cancel dialing.
• Press to return to standby mode.
# Key
• Press to enter "#".
• In an editing screen: Press to change the input method.
• In standby mode: Press and hold to activate/deactivate vibration mode.
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Headset port
Handset charm
Camera
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Microphone
16
Indicators and icons
Signal Strength
New message
Ringer with vibration
Vibrate mode
Silence mode
TFlash card
MMS
Privacy
Starting up
Installing battery
Charger/USB connection jack
Roaming
Clock
Battery indicator
CDMA 2000 1X
Headset mode
In calling
Push message
Notes:
• The phone automatically switches off if the battery voltage is too low.
• When not using the battery for a long period, remove it from the phone and store it in a cool dry place.
1. Press and hold End Key to turn off the phone.
2. Put finger on the bottom finger grip, and then lift the back-cover of the phone up to release and remove.
3. Insert the battery carefully with the contacts located against the gold springs.
4. Push down the battery until it clicks into place.
5. Place the battery cover onto the back of your phone.
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Caution:
Do NOT force the cover down by pressing on it. This will damage the cover.
Removing battery
1. Power off your phone.
2. Put finger on the bottom finger grip, and then lift the back-cover of the phone up to release and remove.
3. Lift the battery away from the phone.
Inserting memory card
The TFlash 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 any
other files.
Tips:
Your phone can support a TFlash card with capacity up to 4GB.
1. Open the TFlash card slot rubber.
2. Firmly insert the TFlash card into the slot until it clicks into place.
3. Close the TFlash card slot rubber.
Caution:
Only use ZTE approved memory cards for this device. Any use of unapproved memory cards may cause
loss of data or damage to your phone.
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Removing memory card
1. Open the TFlash card slot rubber.
2. Push the TFlash card to release it from the slot.
3. Pull the TFlash card completely out of the TFlash slot on the phone.
4. Close the TFlash card slot rubber.
Tips:
• Do not remove the memory card while reading or writing to the card. Doing so may cause data
corruption on the card or phone. If possible, insert and remove the memory card while the phone is
powered off.
• You’d better use your phone to format your TFlash card. If you want to format it on your PC, please
select FAT Formatting type. Otherwise it might cause the memory card not identified by your phone.
Connecting accessories
You can connect your headset to your phone to answer the call and listen to the music. You can also tie a
wrist strap with your phone.
Connect the headset to your phone
Insert the headset to the Headset port.
Connect the data cable to your phone
Plug the smaller end of the cable into the USB connection jack at one side of the phone, and the bigger
end into the USB port of the computer.
Tie a wrist strap with your phone
Thread a strap and tighten it.
Power on/off
Notes:
Do not power on your phone if wireless phone use is unapproved, or when it may cause interference or
danger.
1. Press and hold End Key to turn the phone on
Tips:
When being asked, enter your phone code and press the OK Key to confirm.
2. To power off the phone, press and hold the End Key from the standby mode.
Charging
Your phone is powered by a rechargeable battery. The battery is not fully charged when first unpacked,
but there may be enough power to power your phone on. You should use it up completely before charging
the battery for the first time. Charge the battery with the procedure indicated below.
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1. Insert the charger's USB adapter into the USB port.
2. Connect the charger to a standard AC wall outlet.
3. Remove the charger from both the wall outlet and the phone once the charging completed.
Notes:
• Make sure that the adapter is inserted into the correct position. Do not force the connector into the port.
• The battery will be fully charged for 3~4 hours.
• Use the charger provided by the original provider. Using unapproved charger may cause danger and
violate the authorization and warranty rules of the phone.
• If the phone is over-used in shortage of battery or not used for a long time, the screen may not display
the charge indicator until it is continues charged for 10 to 40 minutes.
• For maximum battery performance, it is recommended that you completely charge the battery before
using the phone for the first time. A new battery’s full performance is achieved only after three
complete charge and discharge cycles.
• Once the charging is complete, remove the charger from both the power outlet and the phone.
• To charge the battery, you can use the provided charger or the USB data cable.
• Charging is only possible within a temperature range of -5℃ to +45℃.
Keypad lock
Use the keypad lock to prevent the keys from being accidentally pressed.
In standby mode, you can select Left Soft Key [Menu] > Settings > Phone Settings > Auto Keypad
Lock and set the keypad locking automatically. Or cancel the keypad locking automatically.
If you want to unlock the keypad, press Right Soft Key [Unlock] firstly and then press * Key to unlock.
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Tips:
• When the keypad is locked, Unlock is shown in the bottom right hand of the screen.
• If the call is coming when the keypad is locked, you can press Call Key to answer. After ending or
rejecting the call, the keypad will be locked automatically.
• When the keypad lock is on, calls may be possible to the official emergency number programmed into
your device.
Basic operation
Menu
In standby mode, press Left soft key [Menu] to enter main menu.
Magic Box
The Magic Box includes Alarm, Calendar, Calculator, Unit Convert, World Time, Stopwatch,
Notepad and Environment Temperature.
Messages
SMS (Short Messaging Service) allows you to send text messages and manage the messages that you sent
and received.
You can also send and receive MMS (Multimedia Message Service) messages. MMS enables you to send
messages with images, sounds and texts. Consult your service provider whether this service is available.
You may need to register separately for this service.
Call History
You can check the phone numbers of missed, received, and dialed voice calls.
Web (UTK)
You can get the latest information from the Internet through your phone.
Internet access may require registration with the service provider.
The browser is activated with the preset option as soon as you call up the function. Browser settings may
be specified/pre-assigned by the service provider.
Surfing (Best Tone/Downloads/Vnet)
This function allows you to browse, purchase and download applications online. You can consult your
service provider for more information about this function.
Contacts
You can store contacts with a variety of phone and fax numbers as well as additional address details.
The phone can store up to 1000 entries.
Settings
You can set or personalize your phone.
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Multimedia
You can take photos or videos through camera, record audios, and so on.
Games
You can play games.
Navigating your phone
The phone features, various functions and settings organized in menus and submenus. To select a function
from menus:
1. In standby mode, press Left soft key [Menu] to open main menu.
2. Use Navigation keys to scroll up, down, right or left to select menu.
For example, scroll to Settings.
3. Press Left soft key or OK key to enter the menu.
4. Press Up key or Down key to scroll to a submenu, for example Display Settings.
5. Press Left soft Key [Select] to confirm selection.
6. Press Up key or Down key to scroll to the desired option, for example, Screen Settings > Backlight
Time.
7. Press Up key or Down key to scroll to the desired option, for example, 20 seconds.
8. Press Left soft key [Select] to confirm selection.
Tips:
• If a number is shown before an option in menu list, you can access the option quickly by pressing the
corresponding number key.
• In this user manual, the steps needed to reach a menu are shown in a condensed form, for example:
Settings > Display Settings > Backlight Time > 20 seconds.
Getting help
When you use your phone, you can obtain the help information from the following options.
Obtain the help through your phone
Your phone has been preloaded the help information about some application programs. Please read these
information, you can obtain the help about these applications.
Obtain the help from the user manual
Please read the user manual for keys and parts information and instructions for setting up the device for
use.
Obtain the help from ZTE web site
If you want to obtain more help information, please visit http://www.zte.com.cn/main/mobile.
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