ZTE T203 User Manual

T203

Mobile Phone

User Manual

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The manual is published by ZTE Co rpo ration. We reserve the

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without prior notice.

Version No. : R1.1 Edition Time: July. 2011 Manual No. : 079584503385

Contents

Safety Information ................................................. 6

General Care ............................................................................. 6

General Guidelines .................................................................... 9

Road Safety ............................................................................. 10

Hospital Safety..........................................................................11

Emergency Service...................................................................11

Third Party Equipment ............................................................. 12

Vehicles Equipped with an Airbag ........................................... 12

Aircraft Safety .......................................................................... 13

Declaration of Conformity ........................................................ 13

Radio Frequency (RF) Energy ................................................. 14

FCC Compliance ..................................................................... 15

Disposing of Your Phone ......................................................... 16

Limitation of Liability .......................................... 18

Your Phone ........................................................... 19

Overview .................................................................................. 19

Keys and Functions ................................................................. 20

Starting Up ........................................................... 22

Open the Back Cover .............................................................. 22

Installing the Battery ................................................................ 22

Installing the (U)SIM Card ....................................................... 23

Charging .................................................................................. 24

Security Code .......................................................................... 25

Handset Code .................................................................... 25

PIN Code ........................................................................... 26

PUK Code .......................................................................... 27

Basic ..................................................................... 28

Power On/Off ........................................................................... 28

Standby Mode.......................................................................... 28

Indicators and Icons................................................................. 29

Main Menu ............................................................................... 29

Keypad Lock ............................................................................ 31

Making Calls ............................................................................ 32

Receiving Calls ........................................................................ 33

Options for Voice Call ........................................................ 33

Call History .............................................................................. 33

Text Input .............................................................. 34

Contacts ............................................................... 35

Adding Contact ........................................................................ 35

Searching Contact ................................................................... 35

Setting Speed Dial ................................................................... 36

Making a Speed Dial .......................................................... 36

Other Options .......................................................................... 37

Message ............................................................... 38

Sending SMS ........................................................................... 38

Message Settings .................................................................... 38

Broadcast ............................................................. 40

New Message Broadcasting ................................................... 40

Inbox Message Broadcasting ................................................. 40

Incoming Call Broadcasting .................................................... 41

Standby Call Broadcasting ..................................................... 41

Broadcast Settings .................................................................. 42

Torch Switch ........................................................ 42

Keylock Switch ................................................... 43

FM Radio .............................................................. 43

Other Facilities..................................................... 44

Alarm ....................................................................................... 44

Calendar .................................................................................. 44

Calculator................................................................................. 44

Settings ................................................................ 45

Proles ..................................................................................... 45

Handset ................................................................................... 45

Call........................................................................................... 46

Network Setting ....................................................................... 48

Security .................................................................................... 48

Switch Settings ........................................................................ 50

Troubleshooting and FAQs ................................. 51

Technical Parameters .......................................... 56

Chapter 1

Safety Information

General Care

Your handset contains delicate electronic circuitry, magnets and battery systems. You should treat it with care and give particular attention to the following points:

• Do not allow the handset, battery or accessories to come into

contact with liquids or moisture at any time. Do not immerse the handset in any liquid.

• Do not pl ace the hand set along sid e computer disks, credit

cards, travel cards and other magnetic media. The information contained on disks or cards may be affected by the handset.

• Do not place anything in the folded handset.

• Do not paint the handset.

• Do not leave the handset or the battery in places where the

temperature could exceed 60 °C, e.g. on a car dashboard or a windowsill, behind glass in direct sunlight, etc.

• Do not remove the handset ’s batt ery while the handset i s

switched on.

• Take care not to allow metal objects, such as coins or key rings

to contact or short-circuit the battery terminals.

• Do not dispose of battery packs in a re. The handset’s Li-ION

batteries may be safely disposed of at a Li-ION recycling point.

• Do not pu t the handset’s ba ttery in you r mouth, as batte ry

electrolytes may be toxic if swallowed.

• Do no t a t t emp t to dis m antl e the ha n dse t or any of its

accessories.

• This equipment is fitted with an internal battery; take it to a qualied service engineer when the replacement of the battery

is required.

• There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced with an

incorrect battery type. Dispose of the used battery in accordance

with the manufacturer’s instructions.

• Do not put a battery int o a microwave oven, dr yer, or h igh-

pressure container.

• Do not contact battery directly to an electric outlet or cigarette

lighter charger. Use only approved charger units.

• Do not pierce battery with a sharp object such as a needle.

• When the battery is thrown away, be sure it is non-conducting

by applying vinyl tape to the (+) and (-) terminals.

• Do not disassemble or modify the battery.

• Do not drop, throw, or subject the handset to rough treatment.

• Stop using the battery if abnormal hea t, odor, discoloration,

deformation, or abn orm al condition is de tected du rin g use, charge, or storage.

• In t he unl ik ely even t o f a b at ter y lea k, kee p the batte ry

discharge away from your eyes or skin. If the leak age does

come into contact with the eyes or skin, please ush thoroughly

in clean water and consult with a doctor.

• Do not use a damaged or deformed battery.

• Do not solder a battery directly.

• Re m ove the batt e r y w hos e lif e cyc l e h a s e x pir e d f r om

equipment immediately.

• The earpiece may become warm during normal use. Also, the

handset itself may become warm while the battery is being charged.

• Wh en a h an d se t i s i n vibr at i on mod e, the vibra tio n c an

sometimes cause the handset to move.

• Be careful not to place the handset near heat sources (such as

a heater) or too close to the edge of the table.

• Use a damp or anti-static cloth to clean the handset. Do not use

an ordinary dry cloth or electrostatic cloth. Do not use chemical or abrasive cleaners as these could damage the casing.

• Third party equipment: The use of third party equipment, cables

or accessories, not made or authorized by manufacturer, may invalid ate the wa rra nty of you r handset and also adversely

affect the phone’s safety/operation.

• Remember to make backup copies of all important data on your

handset.

• Remember to recycle: the cardboard packing supplied with this

handset is ideal for recycling.

Caution: Cau ti on ex pl osion i f batte ry is repla ced by an inco rr ect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.

General Guidelines

• In some countries national law unapproved private copying of

copyrighted material. Please check the national legislation of the applicable country concerning the use of such material.

• Many jurisdic tions ha ve laws and regulati ons abou t taking

pictures in public or private areas and regarding the processing and further use of such pictures. The manufacturer encourages its customers to obey all laws and to respect the personal rights of others.

• Please check roaming agreement availability with your service

provider.

• The use of mob ile pho nes is not allowed in so me radiation

sensitive area s, such as hosp it al s, rese ar ch c en te rs a nd airplanes. The user is responsible to power-off the device. If there is any uncertainty, you should remove the battery from the handset.

• Observe any signs that indicate powering off your handsets,

such as those near gas stations, or explosives and power off the handset/device immediately.

• If you have a heart condition, be careful with the settings of call

vibration or tone volume.

• Do not allow child ren to play with the handset, char ger or

batteries.

• Do not use the handset where blasting is in progress.

• Do not try to make a call or conversation while the temperature

of charging battery is above 50°C.

• Take care not to put your handset in the back pocket of your

trousers or skirt and then sit on it. Also, do not put your phone at

the bottom of bag where it may subject to excessive weight or

pressure. Doing so may damage the LCD and camera lens and cause them malfunction.

• The operation of some me dical electro nic devices, such as

hearing aids and pacemakers, may be affected if a hand set is used n ex t to them. Observ e any caut io n sign s and the

manufacturer’s recommendations.

• Do not leave the handset discharged or without a battery for a

long time, otherwise some data may be erased.

• Your phone contains metal, which may cause you an itch, a

rash or eczema depending on your physical condition.

Road Safety

• You must exercise proper control of your vehicle at all times.

Give your full attention to driving.

• Observe all of the recommendations contained in your local trafc safety documentation.

• Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call, if

driving conditions require so.

• Check if loca l laws and/ or regu la tions res tr ic t the u se o f

handsets while driving.

• You MUST NOT stop on the hard shoulder of a motorway to

answer or make a call, except in an emergency.

• Swit ch off your handset at a refuel ing poi nt, suc h as a gas

station, even if you are not refueling your own car.

• Do not store or carry flammable or explosive materials in the

same compartment as the handset.

• Electroni c vehicle sys tems, such as anti-lock brakes, speed control and fuel injection systems are not normally affected by

radio transmissions. The manufacturer of such equipment can advise if it is adequately shielded from radio transmissions. If you suspect vehicle problems caused by radio transmissions, consult your dealer and do not switch on the handset until it has

been checked by qualied approved installers.

Hospital Safety

• Switch off your phone and remove the battery in areas where

the use of handsets is prohibited.

• Follow the instructions given by the respective medical facility

regarding the use of handsets on their premises.

Emergency Service

Notes: Emerge ncy service nu mbers vary by count ry. It hel ps you get emergency service from the operator. To make an emergency call in any country:

1. Ensure that your handset is on and in service.

2. Press the End Key as man y times as needed to c lea r the display and ready the device for calls.

3. Enter the local emergency number for your current location, for example, 911.

4. Press the OK Key (Green key) to dial the number. Follow the instructions you receive and do not end the call until told to do so.

When the (U)SIM card is not inserted or when the dial lock function

is on, enter the ofcial emergency number for your present location.

Press the OK Key (Green key) to dial the number. Notes: Tell the operator which service you require: Police, Ambulance, Fire Brigade, Coastguard or Mountain Rescue Service. Tell them where you are and remain stationary to maintain contact if possible. Du e to the n ature of t he cellu la r s ys tem , the conn ect io n o f emergen cy calls can not be guarantee d. Yo u should never rely solely on any wireless device for essential communications like medical emergencies.

Third Party Equipment

The use of third party equipment, cables or accessories, not made or authorized by the manufacturer, may invalidate the warranty of

your handset and also adversely affect the handset’s operation. For

example, use only the manufacturer mains cable supplied with the AC charger.

Vehicles Equipped with an Airbag

An airbag inates with great force. Do not place objects, including

either installed or portable wireless equipment, in the area over the airbag or in the airbag deployment area. If in-vehicle wireless

equipment is improperly installed and the airbag inflates, serious

injury could result.

Aircraft Safety

• Power off your phone before the airplane takes off. In order to protect airplane’s communication system from interference, it

is prohibited to use mobile phone in flight. If you want to use mobile phone before the airplane tak es off, you should get

aircrew’s permission according to safety regulations.

• If the mobile phone has the function of automatic timing power-

on, please check your alarm setting to ensure that your phone

will not be automatically powered on during the ight.

Declaration of Conformity

We declare under our sole responsibility that the product(s) detailed in this manual, and in combination with our accessories, conform to the essential requirements of European Union Directive 1999/5/ EC Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive requirements 3.1(a), 3.1(b), 3.2.

The video/audio recor din gs you make/do wnl oad ar e protec ted by copyright laws. They are for personal use only and must not otherwise be used without the permission of the copyright owner.

Radio Frequency (RF) Energy

• This model device meets the government’s requirements for

exposure to radio waves.

• This device is designed and manufactured not to exceed the

emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U.S. Government.

• The exposure standard for wireless devices employs a unit of measurement known as the Specic Absorption Rate or SAR.

The SAR limit set by the FCC is 1.6 W/kg.

• Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions

accepted by the FCC with the device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although

the SAR is determined at the highest certied power level, the

actual SAR level of the device while operating can be well below the maximum value. This is because the device is designed to operate at multiple power levels so as to use only the power required to reach the network. In general, the closer you are to a wireless base station antenna, the lower the power output.

• The highest SAR value for the model phone as reported to the

FCC is 1.13 W/kg in WCDMA mode, and 0.726 W/kg in GSM mode.

• While there may be differences between th e SAR levels of

various devices and at various positions, they all meet the government requirement.

• The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this model

device with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines. SAR information on this

model device is on le with the FCC and can be found under

the Display Grant section of http://www.fcc.gov/oet/fccid after searching on:

• FCC ID: Q78-ZTET203.

• For body worn operation, th is modem has been tested and

me et s t he FCC R F e xp osu re gui del in es for use w it h a n accessory that contains no metal and positions the handset a minimum of 1.5 cm from the body. Use of other enhancements may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guideline.

FCC Compliance

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.

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation

Caution: Ch a n g es or modif i c atio n s not ex p res s l y app r o v ed by th e

manu fa ctu re r cou ld void the use r ’s a ut hor it y to ope ra te the

equipment. Notes: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.

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 caus e harmful interfe rence to r adio co mmunications. 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 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.

Disposing of Your Phone

The symbol on the equipment indicates that it must be the

object of “separate collection”.

Th er e fo re, the c us t om er has to con ta ct loc al aut hor iti es to dete rmine the proper disposal methods for that municip ality or deliver it to the retailer in exchange for newly purchased equipment.

The separate collection of garbage and the successive operations of treatment, recovery and waste help in the production of equipment made with recycled material and limits the hazardous effects on the atmosphere and health caused by improper management of garbage. The illicit di sposal of the pro duct by the customer involves the application of the administrative endorsements of which to article 254 and following of the D.Lgs. 152, April 3rd 2006. Acco rding to the articl e, the 13, D.Lgs. 25th July 20 05, n. 151

“Pe rf or mance of th e Dire ctives 20 02 /95/CE, 2 002/96/CE a nd

2003/108/CE, relative to the redu ctio n of the use of dangerou s substances in the equipment electronic electrical workers and, let

alone to the disposal of the refusals”.

Chapter 2

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.

Chapter 3

Your Phone

Overview

Earpiece

Display

OK Key

Up Arrow Key Phonebook

End Key

Down Arrow Key

Speaker

* Key

Headset Port

Switch (Call/SMS) Key

FM Radio Switch

Volume Keys

# Key

Charger/USB Port

Torch Switch

Keylock Switch

Keys and Functions

Function Description

OK Key

(Green Key)

End Key

(Red Key)

Up Arrow Key

Down Arrow

Key

# Key

• Press to m ake a call. Press to ans wer an

incoming call.

• In the standby mode, press to enter the call

history list.

• Press to conrm the function you choose.

• Long press to power on or off.

• Press to go back to previous menu.

• Clear text and numbers

• In the sta nd by mode , press to enter the

Phonebook (Quick Search).

• Press to move the cursor.

• In the sta ndby mode, press to access the

main Menu.

• Press to move the cursor.

• Press to input ‘#’.

• Switch text input mode.

• In the standby mode, long press to activate/

deactivate Silent mode.

• In the standby mode, press to enter ‘*’, ‘+’, ‘W’, or ‘P’.

• Use + for the international dial prex.

• ‘W’ will wait until the next number is entered

* Key

Numeric Keys • Enter numbers 0-9 and characters A-Z.

Switch (Call/

SMS) Key

Volume Keys • Adjust the volume up and down.

Torch Switch • Turn the torch on or off.

FM Radio

Switch

Keylock Switch • Lock and unlock the keypad.

into the dial sequence.

• ‘P’ inserts a 3 second pause in to the dial

sequence.

• In SMS m od e p res s t o a cc ess com mo n

symbols.

• Activate your Swit ch Call a nd S MS ( se e

Switch Setting).

• Turn the FM radio on or off.

Chapter 4

Starting Up

Open the Back Cover

Press and push the back cover of the phone to remove.

Installing the Battery

Notes:

• 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. Carefully insert the battery with the contacts located against the metal springs.

2. Push down the battery until it clicks into place.

Installing the (U)SIM Card

Notes:

• Do not bend or scratch your (U)SIM card. Keep the card away

from electricity and magnetism.

• Don’t touch the metal surface of the (U)SIM card. Doing so

could cause information on the card to be lost or destroyed.

• Disconnect the charger and other accessories from your phone

and remove the battery before inserting and removing your (U)SIM card.

1. Hold the (U)SIM card with the metal contacts facing downward and the cut corner at the lower left.

2. Insert the card into the card holder and push it until it clicks into position.

Charging

Your phone is powered by a rechargeable battery. The battery is not

fully charged when rst unpacked, but there may be enough power

to power on your phone. You should use it up completely before

charging the battery for the rst three times. Charge the battery with

the procedure indicated below.

1. Ins ert the charg er' s U SB adapter into the USB port.

2. Con ne ct the cha rg er to a standard AC outlet.

3. Remove the charger from both the AC outlet and the phone once the charging is completed.

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. The battery will be fully charged for 3~4 hours. Charging is only possible within a temperature range of 0°C to 45°C. 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. To charge the battery, you can use the provided charger or the USB data cable from your computer.

Security Code

Handset Code

Handset password can protect your handset efciently and avoid

illegal us age . If handset pas swo rd protection is activated, yo u should input the correct password at handset start-up.

• For a ne w boug ht hand se t, t he p ro te ct io n function is n ot

activated and the default password is 0000.

• In standby mode, select Menu > Settings > Security Code > Activate Security Codes > Handset Code to start or stop

password protection.

• In standby mode, select Menu > Settings > Security Code > Change Security Codes > Handset Code to change handset

password. It is suggested to change the password according to your requirement.

Notes: Please remember the password you set. Without it, your phone cannot be used normally and you will need to contact your service provider to unlock it.

PIN Code

PIN code is the personal identication code of (U)SIM card, used to

avoid illegal usage for your (U)SIM card. Once PIN code is started, the correct PIN code should be input at handset start-up, otherwise the handset can only execute emergency call.

• For the new bought card, the default code is supplied by the

service provider.

• In standby mode, select Menu > Settings > Security Code > Activate Security Codes > PIN Code to start or stop PIN code.

• In standby mode, select Menu > Settings > Security Code > Change Security Codes > PIN Code to change PIN code.

• If you input wrong PIN code continuously for three times, the

(U)SIM card will be locked, and you are prompted to input PUK code to unlock.

Notes: If you change PIN code, please remember it clearly.

PUK Code

PUK code is the specied unlock code for (U)SIM card, when (U)SIM

card is locked, input the correct PUK code and then input the new set PIN code, (U)SIM card then can be used normally.

• PUK code may be supplied with the new bought card, the detail

can refer to the service provider.

• PUK code can only be input continuously for 10 times. If you

input wrong PUK code for 10 times, the (U)SIM card will be

locked indenitely.

Notes: If PUK code is supplied with the new bought card, please keep it safely.

Chapter 5

Basic

Power On/Off

Caution: 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 End Key to turn on the phone. To power off the phone, press and hold the End Key from the standby mode.

1. When be i n g as k e d , ente r you r (U ) S I M PI N (Per son a l

Identication Number) code or handset unlock code and press

the OK Key to conrm.

Tips: The PIN code is the password provided by your network service provider. You need this password to use the (U)SIM card.

2. When PIN code or handset unlock code is accepted, the phone will automatically search for the designated network. After a few seconds, your phone will show the standby mode.

Standby Mode

After power on the phone, when the name of network is displayed on the screen, the phone is in the standby mode and ready for use.

Information Bar

Network Provider

Time & Day

Date

Indicators and Icons

Battery level Keypad locked

Network signal level Headset inserted

New SMS message Alarm enabled

SMS memory is full Silent Mode enabled

Missed call Roaming

Call Forwarding active

Main Menu

In standby mode, press the Down Arrow Key [Menu] to enter main menu.

Phone Book

1. Quick Search

2. Add New Contact

3. Delete All

4. Copy All

5. Move All

6. My Number

7. Memory Status

Messages

1. Write Message

2. Inbox

3. Outbox

4. Drafts

5. Sent

6. (U)SIM

7. Message Settings

8. Memory Status

Call History

1. Missed Calls

2. Dialled Calls

3. Received Calls

4. Delete All Call Logs

5. Call Time

Settings

A Audio Proles

1. Silent

2. Personalise

• Tone Setup

• Volume

• Alert Type

Settings

B Phone Setup

1. Set Time

2. Set Home City

3. Schedule Power On/Off

4. Language

5. LCD Backlight

6. Brightness

7. T-mode

8. Master Reset

Settings

C Call Setup

1. Call Forwarding

2. Call Waiting

3. Call Barring

4. Send My Number

5. Call Time Reminder

6. Speed Dial

7. Handsfree

Settings

D Network Settings

1. Preferred Mode

2. Preferred Band

3. Preferred Selection

Settings

E Security Code

1. Activate Security Codes

• Handset Code

• PIN Code

2. Change Security Codes

• Handset Code

• PIN Code

Settings

F Switch Setup

1. Switch

2. Volume

3. Switch Number

4. Switch SMS

Settings

G Voice Broadcast Status

1. New Call

2. New SMS

3. Auto SMS Broadcast

Organiser

1. Alarms/Reminders

2. Calendar

3. Calculator

STK

Keypad Lock

Use the ke ypad lock to p revent the keys fr om be in g pressed accidentally. Slide the Keylock Switch down/up to lock/unlock the keypad.

Tips:

When the keys are locked, is shown on the display.

If the call is coming when the keypad is locked, you can still press the OK Key (Green key) to answer or the End Key (Red key) to

reject the call. After ending or rejecting the call, the keypad will be

locked automatically.

When the keypad lock is on, calls may be possible to the ofcial

emergency number programmed into your device.

Making Calls

You can call the numbers of the other party directly or you can make a call through directory, calls log, speed dial numbers.

1. Enter the phone number using the number keys in standby mode.

2. Press the OK Key (Green key) to make the call. If you enter a wrong digit, use the End Key (Red key) to delete the mistake. Long press the End Key (Red key) to clear all the characters and return to the standby screen.

• Press the * key twice to enter ‘+’ for international dial.

• Press the * key three times for the Wait symbol ‘W’ which will

hold dial until the next key is pressed.

• Press the * key four times for the Pause symbol ‘P’ which adds

a 3 second delay into the dialed number.

3. Press the End Key to end the call.

Tips: If you have set speed dial numbers, long press the numeric keys (2, 4 to 9) to call the corresponding contact.

Receiving Calls

1. Press the OK Key (Green Key) to answer an incoming call.

2. Press Option > HF on to enable speaker mode (Handsfree).

3. Press the End Key (Red Key) to end or reject the call.

Options for Voice Call

During a call, you can press the OK Key [Option] for more options. The options vary depending on the function you are currently using.

• HF on/off: Enable speaker mode (Handsfree).

• Hold /Active: Put the current call on hold or retrieve the call.

• Contacts: Switch to the Phone Book menu during a call.

• Mute / Unmute: Mute/Unmute current call.

Tips:

Press the Volume keys to adjust the volume while calling.

Press and hold the 0 key to select the In Call volume level which you ca n pre-define. Eg . If your normal e ar- piece vo lume is 3, you can set the In Call volume setting to 5 which you can use in noisy environments to give a quick volume boost to the earpiece if required. See Audio Settings for more information.

Call History

In standby mode, press the OK Key or press the Down Arrow Key [Menu] > Call History to check the call log and the call durations.

Chapter 6

Text Input

Your phone provides the following input methods: Predictive Text Mode Input (eZiEng), Multitap Input (abc/Abc/ABC), and Numbers Input (123).

Operation Method

eZiEng Input — Press each key once that

corresponds to the letter you want to enter.

Input Words

Input Letters

Input Numbers

Input Space

Move the cursor up, down, left , or right

The letters are shown on the display as they are entered . The list of candidate words changes as each key is pressed.

ab c/ Abc /AB C Inp ut — P re ss a n um ber key (2 to 9) repeated ly un til the require d character is shown on the screen.

123 Input — Press the number keys to input numbers.

Press the 0 Key, except for the number input mode.

Press the Up/Down Arrow Keys.

Chapter 7

Contacts

Adding Contact

You can store contacts with a variety of phone and fax numbers and additional address details. The phone can store up to 500 items. The capacity of the phone book on your (U)SIM card depends on the type of (U)SIM card

provided by your service provider. The saved location is identied

by the icon shown before the contacts.

1. Select Menu > Phone Book > OK Key > Add New Contact.

2. Select a store location and enter information of the contact, such as name, number, and so on.

3. Press the End Key [Done] to save the new contact.

Searching Contact

1. Press the Down Arrow Key [Menu] > Phone Book > Quick Search.

2. Enter a letter, and then the phone will show all the contacts starting with such a letter.

Eg: To search “John”, press the 5 Key once for ‘j’. All names starting with ‘J’ or ‘j’ are displayed.

3. Rene the search by entering a subsequent letter that can occur

anywhere in the name.

Eg: ‘Jn’ will nd ‘John’ and ‘Julian’, but not ‘James’.

Setting Speed Dial

Once you have saved some contacts, you can assign speed dial keys to your favorite contacts. Notes: Speed Dial 1 = Voicemail, Speed Dial 3 = International Message Bank. Speed dial numbers can only be set to numbers already in your Phone Book. Speed Dial is On by default. Go to Settings > Call Setup > Speed Dial > Status to enable or disable the feature.

1. In stan db y mod e, s el ec t the Down A rr ow K ey [ Me nu ] > Settings > Call Setup > Speed Dial > Set Number. Once saved, long press the key to activate Speed Dial to the preset number.

2. Press the Up Key or Down Key to select a None slot.

3. Press the OK Key [Assign] to program speed dial keys.

4. Select a contact and press the OK Key [OK] to nish.

5. Press the End Key to return to the previous menu.

Making a Speed Dial

Press and hold the programmed number key to quickly call your assigned Contact.

1. In standby mode, press and hold the corresponding number key (2, 4 to 9) in the speed dial list to make the call.

2. Press the End Key to end the call.

Other Options

Pre ss th e Up Arrow Key [Phone Book] or th e Down Arrow Key [Menu] > Phone Book. In the submenu list, you can do the

following operations:

Options Function

Dial You can make a voice call.

View View the contact in details.

Edit Edit the contact information.

Delete Delete the current contact selected.

Copy

Move

Send Message Send message to the number of contact.

Delete All Delete all contacts in phone or (U)SIM card..

Copy All

Move All

My Number Save several specic numbers for your own.

Memory Status

Copy this contact saved in phone to (U)SIM card, or vice versa.

Move this contact saved in phone to (U)SIM card, or vice versa.

Copy all contacts saved in phone to (U)SIM card, or vice versa.

Move all contacts saved in phone to (U)SIM card, or vice versa.

Shows the capacity used and the total capacity of the memory in phone and (U)SIM card.

Chapter 8

Message

Sending SMS

1. Select Menu > Messages > Write Message, and press the OK Key [OK].

2. Edit the message in the text eld.

3. Press the OK Key [Option] and select Send Only or Save and Send.

4. Enter the recipient’s number. (Or Press the OK Key [Search] to choose the recipient(s) from Phone Book.)

5. Press the OK Key to send the message.

Message Settings

You can view or change the message settings. The message centre number is stored on your (U)SIM card supplied by your service provider. The SMS settings are preset by your Service Provider. Select Menu > Messages > Messages Settings

The length of time in which the message center

Valid Time

SMS Center Number

will attempt to deliver the message until it is received. You can view and enter the SMS service center number. Contact your service provider for more information.

Delivery Report

Cell Name Display

You can select On/Off to receive or reject a popup message to inform you when the message is delivered to the recipient. You can receive the broadcast cell service provided by the service provider.

Chapter 9

Broadcast

Your handset supports SMS/call br oadcast feature for the new, inbox messages, incoming call or call for dial. Notes: Select Settings >Audio Proles > Silent to ensure the handset

not in silent mode.

New Message Broadcasting

Select Menu > Settings > Voice Broadcast > New SMS to enable new message broadcast together with prompt words on the screen. Notes: The handset broadcasts only once for the new message. The han dse t only alerts to remind but not broadc ast s the new message during incoming call or conversation. The han dse t only alerts to remind but not broadc ast s the new message during alarm or agenda ring.

The handset stops the rst message to broadcast the second one

when a new message comes in while broadcasting the former one.

Inbox Message Broadcasting

Se l ec t Men u > Set t ing s > Vo ice Bro a dca st > A u to SMS Bro adcas t to enab le in box message br oadca st to gether with

prompt characters on the screen. View a message in inbox and select Option > Text to Speech to

broadcast, select Stop to terminate the broadcasting. Notes: The handset broadcasts only once for the message. For an incoming call during message broadcasting, the handset stops message broadcasting and broadcasts or alerts to remind only as preset in Settings > Voice Broadcast > New Call. For alar m or agen da rin g duri ng mess ag e broa dcasting, the handset stops message broadcasting and alerts to remind as preset in Organiser > Alarms/Reminders.

Press the volume button on the side of handset to adjust volume.

Incoming Call Broadcasting

Select Menu > Settings > Voice Broadcast > New Call to enable incoming call broa dcast together with prompt characters on the screen. Notes: The handset alerts to remind new alarm or agenda after the call.

Standby Call Broadcasting

Select Settings > Audio Proles > Personalise > Tone Setup > Keypad Tone > Spoken Tones to enable call broadcast in standby mode. Notes: In s ta nd by mode, t he hand set b ro adc as ts the num be rs and characters (0-9, *, #). For alarm or agenda ring during standby call bro adcasting, the

handset alerts to remind instead of standby call broadcasting.

Broadcast Settings

Select Menu > Settings > Voice Broadcast > New Call/New SMS/ Auto SMS Broadcast/ to set broadcast for new incoming call, new

SMS, and message in inbox. The status of all the broadcast is On by default.

• New Call: Activate/deactivate broadcasting new incoming call.

• New SMS: Activate/deactivate broadcasting new message.

• Au to SMS Broad ca st: Act iv ate /de ac tiv ate b roa dc ast ing

message in inbox.

Notes: In cas e of Au to SM S B roa d c ast , you can sele c t Vo l ume

Broadcast to adjust volume. Also you can press Volume Key to adjust volume during broadcasting.

When broadcast is not acti vate d, the alert tone and volume for

incoming call and new message are as per prole setting.

Chapter 10

Torch Switch

Switch the torch on or off by using the side Torch Switch. The torch works whether the handset is on or off, or in the locked or unlocked state, so be careful not to activate the torch while the handset is in your pocket.

Chapter 11

Keylock Switch

Slide the Ke ylock switc h do wn to l ock the keypad. When you get an incoming call, you can still press the OK Key (Green key) to answer or the End Key (Red key) to reject. You can also dial emergency numbers when the keypad is locked.

Chapter 12

FM Radio

1. In standby mode, slide the FM Radio Switch, the radio will be turned on.

2. Insert the earphone compatible with your handset if you like.

3. Pre ss the OK Key [ Optio n] for mor e ope ra tio ns . Sel ec t Channe l List to vie w and edit th e channel already saved . Select Preset Auto Search to search channels automatically. Select Manual Input to input the channels manually.

Chapter 13

Other Facilities

Alarm

Select Menu > Organiser > Alarms/Reminders, you can set the

alarm to ring if required. Select your desired alarm to congure in

the alarm list. (If there is no alarm, press the OK Key and Add a new alarm. Notes: The alarm will ring at the set time, even when the phone is powered off.

Calendar

Sel ect Menu > Organis er > Cale nder, y ou ca n conveni en tly access and modify your agenda.

Calculator

Select Menu > Organiser > Calculator, the phone provides simple calculating functions, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.

Chapter 14

Settings

Proles

Your handset supplies several predened user proles, and you can choose a certain prole according to your surroundings.

1. In standby mode, press the Down Arrow Key [Menu] to enter the main menu.

2. Select Settings > Audio Proles.

You can also edit the appropriate prole depending on the current

condition.

Handset

1. In standby mode, press the Down Arrow Key [Menu] to enter the main menu.

2. Select Settings > Phone Setup.

• Select Set Time to set time (24hrs only) and date.

• Select Set Home City to choose the city preferred.

• Select Schedule Power On/Off to set automatic power on/off

time.

• Select Language to choose the language preferred.

• Select LCD Backlight to set the backlight timeout.

• Select Brightness to adjust the screen brightness.

• Select T-mode to choose to enable T-coil support for hearing

aids.

• Select Master Reset to restore the factory settings. The default phone lock code is 0000.

Call

Call Forwarding Call Forwarding allows you to divert your incoming calls to another

phone number. Contact your service provider for more information and availability.

• Always: Divert all incoming calls unconditionally.

• When Busy: Divert incoming calls when the line is busy.

• When No Reply: Divert calls when there is no answer.

• When Unreachable: Divert calls when the phone is turned off

or the phone is not in an area covered by service network.

When the Call Forwarding function is activated on your phone, select Menu > Settings > Call Setup > Call Forwarding > Cancel

Call Forwarding to cancel all the call diverts. Call Waiting

If a call comes in when you are already in a phone conversation,

you will be notied with a call waiting tone. The phone shows the

number/name of the waiting call. Contact your service provider for more information.

Call Barring Call Barr ing allo ws you to res trict the call s that you ma ke or

rec eive. To chan ge th e setti ng s, yo u need to have a ne twork password from your service provider. Contact your service provider for more information.

• Bar All Outgoing Calls: Calls cannot be made.

• Bar Outgoing Calls (International): International calls cannot

be made.

• Bar All Incoming Calls: Calls cannot be received.

• Outgoing International Calls Except For Calls To The Home

Country: When abroad, calls can be made only to numbers within the current country and to your home country, where your home network operator is located.

• Bar Incoming Calls When Roaming: Calls cannot be received when you are using your phone outside your home service area.

When the Call barring function is activated on your phone, select

Menu > Settings > Call Setup > Call Barring > Cancel All Call Barring to cancel all settings about barring. Select Menu > Settings > Call Setup > Call Barring > Change Password to change password of call barring. Sending My Number

This function allows you to send or hide your phone number when making calls. You can also select Automatic. The network then chooses whether to show/hide the phone number. This function requires network support.

Call Time Reminder

Select Settings > Call Setup > Call Time Reminder > Periodic (set your required time from 1-3000 seconds) .You will hear a beep during an active call to remind you of the current call duration.

Handsfree

Select Settings > Call Setup > Handsfree. When switched on, all calls are automatically presented in Handsfree (speaker-phone)

mode.

Network Setting

There is no need to change any of these settings. The handset will automatically choose the best available network.

Security

Handset Password

Handset password can protect your handset efciently and avoid

illegal us age . If handset pas swo rd protection is activated, yo u should input the correct password at handset start-up.

• For new bought handset, the protection function is not activated

and the default password is 0000.

• In standby mode, select Menu > Settings > Security Codes > Activate Security Codes > Handset Code to start or stop

password protection.

• In standby mode, select Menu > Settings > Security Codes > Change Security Codes > Handset Code to change handset

password. It is suggested to change the password according to your requirement.

PIN Code

PIN code is the personal identication code of USIM card, used to

avoid illegal usage for your USIM card. Once PIN code is started, the correct PIN code should be input at handset start-up, otherwise the handset can only execute emergency call.

• For the new bought card, the default code is supplied by the

service provider.

• In standby mode, select Menu > Settings > Security Codes > Activate Security Codes > PIN Code to start or stop PIN code.

• In standby mode, select Menu > Settings > Security Codes > Change Security Codes > PIN Code to change PIN code.

• After inputting wrong PIN code continuously for three times, the

handset will lock the (U)SIM card and prompt you to input PUK code to unlock.

Notes: If you change PIN code, please remember it clearly. PIN2 is needed for some settings. Proceed as with PIN code.

PUK Code

PUK code is th e speci fied un lock co de for (U)SIM card. When (U)SIM card is locked, input the correct PUK code and then input the new set PIN code, USIM card then can be used normally.

• PUK code may be supplied with the new bought card. For more

details, please turn to the service provider.

• PUK code can only be input continuously for 10 times. If you

input wrong PUK code for 10 times, (U)SIM card will be locked

indenitely.

Notes: If PUK code is supplied with the new bought card, please keep it safely.

Switch Settings

The Switch Ke y (Orange Key ) on the back of the handset can be programmed to make a call and/or send an SMS to friends or relatives simultaneously.

• In standby mode, select Menu > Settings > Switch Setup > Switch to enable this feature. The switch is Off by default.

• Go to Settings > Switch Setup > Switch Number to program your phone numbers.

• Go to Settings > Switch Setup > Switch SMS to compose an automated text message. Please notify that you must enter a

message in this eld.

• When the above settings are completed, pushing the Switch

Key will send an SMS message to numbers 1-5 and initiate a

call to the rst dened number.

• The Alert tone (when enabled) will continue after the call until

the Switch Key is pushed back to the down position.

• Whe n the ca ll is conne cte d, the hand set wi ll autom ati cally

enable Handsfree (speaker-phone) mode.

• The alert tone volume can be adjusted to Off, Low, Medium or

Loud.

• In any state, push the Switch key down to return the phone to

standby mode.

• Switch Dialing is still activated when the keypad is locked.

Chapter 15

Troubleshooting and FAQs

If you encounter problems while using the phone, or if it performs erratically, you can consult the information in the chart below. If your particular problem cannot be resolved using the information in the chart, contact the dealer of handset.

Problem Possible causes Possible solution

The network signal is too weak at your current

Poor reception

location, for example, in a basement or near a tall building, because wireless transmissions cannot effectively reach it. The network is busy at the current time (for example, during peak times, there may be too much network

trafc to handle additional

calls). You are too far away from a base station for your service provider.

Move to a location where the network signal can be properly received.

Avoid using the phone at such times, or try again after waiting a short time.

You can request a service area map from your service provider.

Problem Possible causes Possible solution

Press the End Key and

Echo or noise

Unable to select certain features.

Battery will not charge.

Poor network trunk quality on the part of your service provider.

Poor local telephone line quality.

Your service provider does not support these features, or you have not applied for services that provide these features. The battery or battery charger is damaged.

The phone’s temperature is below 0 °C or higher than 45°C.

Poor contact between the battery and charger.

dial again. You may be switched to a betterquality network trunk or phone line. Press the End Key and dial again. You may be switched to a betterquality network trunk or phone line.

Contact your service provider.

Contact the dealer.

Adjust the battery

charging environment to avoid extremes of temperature. Check all connectors to make sure all connections have been properly made.

Problem Possible causes Possible solution

The standby time is related to your service provider

Shortened standby time

You cannot switch your phone on.

system conguration. The

same phone used with

different service providers’

systems will not provide exactly the same length of standby time. The battery is depleted. In high-temperature environments, battery life will be shortened. If you are not able to connect to the network, the phone will continue to send out signals as it attempts to locate a base station. Doing so consumes battery power and will consequently shorten standby time.

Battery power has been depleted.

If you are located in an area where signaling is weak, temporarily switch off the phone.

Use a new battery.

Change your location to one where the network is accessible, or temporarily turn off your phone.

Recharge the phone’s

battery.

Problem Possible causes Possible solution

Take the (U)SIM card to your service provider for testing. Insert the (U)SIM card properly. Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the (U)SIM card contacts. Contact your service provider. Check the service area with your service provider. Move to an open space, or if you are inside a building, move closer to a window. Go to Settings > Call Setup> Call Barring, and then select Cancel all call barring. Go to Settings > Call Setup> Call Barring, and then select Cancel all call barring.

(U)SIM card error

Unable to connect to the network.

You cannot answer incoming calls. You cannot make outgoing calls.

(U)SIM card malfunction or damage.

(U)SIM card inserted improperly.

Debris on the (U)SIM card contacts.

(U)SIM card invalid.

You are not within the

network’s service area.

Poor signal.

You have activated the Call Barring feature.

Problem Possible causes Possible solution

Contact your service provider. If the service

PIN code is blocked.

Unable to enter information into the phone book.

You have entered an incorrect PIN code three consecutive times.

The phone book’s memory

is already full.

provider provides the

(U)SIM card’s PUK

code, use the PUK code to unlock the (U)SIM card.

Delete unnecessary data from the Directory.

Chapter 16

Technical Parameters

Handset specications are shown in the following table.

Handset Standards WCDMA900/2100; GSM900/1800

Dimensions (H×W×D) Approx 109 mm × 50.8 mm× 13.5 mm

Weight

Display 128 x 160 pixels, 1.8” colour LCD

Battery 1000 mA hours, Lithium ion (Li-ion)

Performance

Co nti n uou s sta nd b y time

Continuous talk time Up to 3 hours talk time (+/- 20%)

Charge time Approximately 3 to 4 hours

Battery Life Approximately 400 charge cycles

Notes:

The phone’s talk time and standby time are based on ideal working

envi ronments. The use of extended backlighti ng, browse r, and network conditions can reduce battery life and talk/standby time.

Approx 86 . 1 g (i n c l u d i n g st an d a r d battery)

UMTS / GS M Handset with SMS, FM

Radio, 3.5mm headset jack, LED torch

and Programmable Switch Call function.

Up to 300 hours (+/- 20%)

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