ZTE Tara 3G
User Manual
LEGAL INFORMATION
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Version No.: R1.0
Edition Time: 2013.04.03
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Key Functions
Headset
Keys
# Key
Earpiece
Left/Right soft
4-Way Navigation
Keys and Center
Key
Charger interface
Send Key
* Key
End/Power Key
Alpha/Numeric
Keys
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These keys (UP, DOWN, LEFT and RIGHT) allow
Function Description
Left soft key
Right soft key
Performs the function indicated at the left
bottom of the screen.
Performs the function indicated at the right
bottom of the screen.
Center key Press to confirm actions and make selections.
4-Way
Navigation keys
Send key
End/Power key
Alpha/Numeric
keys
for navigation through menu options and quick
access to some function menus.
Press to dial a phone number or answer a call,
or view the call history.
Press to exit to the idle mode.
Hold to switch on/off the phone.
Press to enter characters 0-9, the alphabets
from a-z and symbols.
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Note: In this User Manual, “press a key” means to press the ke y
and release it, while “hol d a key” means to press the key for at
least two seconds and then release it.
Locking and Unlocking the Keypad
In idle screen, press the Left soft key and then press the * key
within two seconds to lock the keypad. The unlock method is the same.
Locking the keypad can prevent unintentional operations on it. You can
answer an incoming call with the regular operation when the keypad is
locked.
Battery
The lithium ion batt ery of the mobile phone can be immediately
used after unpacking.
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Installing and removing the battery
1. Make sure that your phone is off and remove the battery cover.
2. Insert the battery by aligning the metal contacts with the contacts
in the battery slot. And then push down the upper section of the
battery until it clicks into place.
To remove the battery, pull it up and remove it from the mobile
phone.
3. Replace the battery cover and close it gently until you hear a click.
Remove the battery cover Push down the battery
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Replace the battery cover Push up the battery from here
Inserting the SIM/SD card
SIM card ( Subscrib er Ide nti ty Module) is a micro-chip that holds
your personal information such as names and phone numbers. Your
phone won’t work without it. If you al ready have cont acts on your
SIM card, they can be transferred in most cases.
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Insert the SIM card and memory card as follows:
1. Make sure that the phone is switched off and the charger is
disconnected from the phone.
2. Turn the phone over and remove the battery cover.
3. Hold your SIM card with the cut corner oriented as shown and then
slide it into the card holder with the metal contacts facing downward.
Insert the SIM card
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4. Insert the memory card as shown in the diagram below. Make sure
that insert the card with the metal contacts facing down until it
clicks to the right position.
Notice：This product does not contain SD-card.
Insert the memory card
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5. Fix the battery cover till you hear the click sound.
Note: You can use memory card to expand the storage of the phone.
You can store or copy files such as music and so on.
Do not take out the card or switch off the phone while transmitting or
storing data, which may cause data loss or damage to the phone or
the card.
Charging the battery
Your phone is powered by a rechargeable battery. For maximum
battery performance, it is recommended that you first use up the
battery power and then charge it completely. A new battery’s full
performance is achieved only after three complete charge and
discharge cycles.
1. Connect your travel adapter to the left of your mobile phone as
shown in the diagram.
2. Connect the other end of the travel adapter to the mains socket.
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3. When the battery is fully charged, disconnect the charger.
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Text Input
Change input mode: Press the # key to change the input mode.
Input Letters: Press the corresponding letter to enter desired
characters. It does not work in numeric mode.
Input Digits: In numeric mode, press digit key once to input a digit.
Input Symbol: Press * key to select the Desired symbol (common
symbols) by pressing the Navigation keys and then press the
Left soft key or Center key to confirm it.
Input Space: Press the 0 key to input space. It does not work in
numeric mode.
Delete Character: Press the C key to clear a character. Hold the C
key to delete all characters and clear the display.
Move cursor to left or right: Among the text, press the
Left/Right navigation keys to move the cursor to left or right.
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Adding contact to the Phonebook
There are some numbers that you may want to call again and again,
so it makes sense to add these numbers to your Phonebook. You can
then access these numbers quickly and easily.
1. Go to Menu>Phonebook>Add new contact.
2. Edit the information and save it.
You can also save a number right after you’ve made or received a
phone call or a text message from someone who is not yet in
your Phonebook list.
To delete someone from your Phonebook list, first select the name,
then select Options>Delete.
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Making and receiving calls
The most basic way to make a call is to input the number in the
standby mode and pres s the Se nd key. Yo u can also make a call
from the Phonebook list.
To cal l someone: Go to Menu>Phonebook. Use t he Up/Dow n
keys to find the name of the person you want to call. You can
also type in the first letter of the name of the person you want to
call to find the right name, and press the Send key.
To receive a call, press the Send key.
To end a call, press the End/Power key.
To reject a call, press the End/Power key.
Make sure that you are in an area with sufficient signal coverage to
make calls. The strength of the network signal is indicated on the
Status Bar of the screen.
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Sending and receiving messages
You c an us e your mobile phone to send and receive messag es.
Send a message
1. Go to Menu → Me ssaging → Write message →
Text/ Multimedia me ssage.
2. Write your message. For more i nformation on input method,
see section ‘Text Input’. When yo u write an SMS, press
Opt ions → Send to, a nd e dit the recipient. Wh en yo u
wri te a n MMS, yo u ca n edit To, Cc, Bc c, Subject and
conte nt. In co nten t f ield, you can select Options and th en
choose add picture, sound, video, attachment and so on.
3. When you fi nish writin g an S MS/MMS, s el ec t Option s to
send or save t he m essage.
Receive a message
Upo n recei ving a message, th e mobile ph one will al ert yo u
with a ringt on e, prompt, or a n ew m essage icon.
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1. Press View to enter the Inbox directly and then press the
Center key to open the message.
2. Use t he Up/Do wn keys to view the m essage.
3. While t he message is o pen, use Options to reply, delete,
or forward t he m essage . You can also call back the s en der.
Call center
Go to Menu>Call center.
Call history
Dialled calls, Received calls and Missed calls are saved in Call
history. If the records are full, the earliest saved records will be
deleted.
Also, you can delete call logs and view call timers in Call history.
Call settings
You can set call waiting, call divert and call barring and so on.
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Security
To pro tect your m obil e phon e from il le gal 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.
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Operational Precautions
Please use your p hone properly. When making or r eceivi ng 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 yo ur body when transmitting.
Do not touch the antenna when the phone is in use. Touching the
antenna area affects call quality and may 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 experience d 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.
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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
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 heari ng aids. In the
event of such interference, you may consult your hearing aids
manufacturer to di scuss alternatives.
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If you use any other personal medical d evice, please consult the
manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately
shielded from RF (radio frequency) 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.
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Mobile Phone
Please use o ri gi nal accesso ries or accessori es a pproved b y th e
pho ne manufacturer. Using any unauthorized accessories may
affect your mobile 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 b efore 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.
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The phone's normal operating temperature is -10℃ ~ 50℃ .In
order to ensure the normal phone functions, do not use this phone
outside the temperature range.
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 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.
The phone cannot be used at an altitude higher than 2000 meters.
To prevent possible hearing damage, do not
listen at high volume levels for long periods.
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Precautions for Potentially Explosive Atmospheres
Switch off your phone prior to entering any area with potenti ally
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 f ire
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 are as posted “Turn off electronic devices”.
Obey all signs and instructions.
Precautions for Electronic Devices
Some electronic devices are susceptible to electromagnetic interference
sent by mobil e phone if inadequately shielded, such as electronic
system of vehicles. Please consult the manufacturer of the device
before using the phone if necessary.
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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 i n t he 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.
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Aircraft Safety
Please turn off your mobile phone before the airplane takes off.
In order to protect airplane’s communication 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 pho ne has th e function of autom atic 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
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long period.
The battery can be recharged for hundreds of times, but it will
eventually wear o ut. When the op erating time (talk time and idle
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 batteri es 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.
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RF Exposure
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
Your mobile device is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed
not to exceed the limits for exposure to radio waves recommended by
international guidelines. These guidelines were developed by the
independent scientific organization ICNIRP and include safety margins
designed to assure the protection of all persons, regardless of age and
health.
The guidelines use a unit of measurement known as Specific
Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit for mobile devices is 2.0 W/kg
and the highest SAR value for this device when tested at the ear was
1.54 W/kg*. As mobile devices offer a range of functions, they can be
used in other positions, such as on the body as described in this user
guide.
As SAR is measured utilizing the device’s highest transmitting power,
the actual SAR of this device while operating is typically below that
indicated above. This is due to automatic changes to the power level of
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the device to ensure it only uses the minimum power required to
communicate with the network.
* The tests are carried out in accordance with 2013SAR107.
Body Worn Operation
Important safety information regarding radio frequency (RF) radiation
exposure.
To ensure compliance with RF exposure guidelines the phone must be
used with a minimum of 15 mm separation from the body.
Failure to observe these instructions could result in your RF exposure
exceeding the relevant guideline limits.
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EC Declaration of Conformity
It is hereby declared that following designated product:
Product Type: WCDMA/GSM（GPRS\EDGE） Dual-Mode Digital Mobile
Phone
Model No: ZTE Tara 3G
Product Description: WCDMA/GSM（GPRS\EDGE）Dual-Mode Digital
Mobile Phone
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Complies with the essential protection requirements of Directives on
Radio and Telecommunication Terminal Equipment (Directive
1999/5/EC)，Restriction of the Certain Hazardous Substances in
electrical and electronic equipment (Directive 2011/65/EU), Eco-design
Requirements for Energy-Related Products (Directive 2009/125/EC)
and their amendments.
This declaration applies to all specimens manufactured identical to the
samples submitted for testing/evaluation.
Assessment of compliance of the product with the requirements
relating to Directive 1999/5/EC was performed by BABT (Notified Body
No.1588) and assessment of compliance of the product with the
requirements relating to Directive 2011/65/EU and Directive
2009/125/EC was performed by ZTE Corporation Reliability Testing
Centre. The assessments were based on the following regulations and
standards:
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Requirement
Health and
safety
Standard Report No.
EN 50360:2001;
EN62311:2008;
EN 62209-1:2006;
EN 62209-2:2010;
EN 50332-1:2000;
EN 50332-2:2003
EN 60950-1:2006+
EN 60950-1:2006/A11:2009+
EN 60950-1:2006/A12:2011+
EN 60950-1:2006/A1:2010
2013SAR107
2013TAR342
2013SAF0084
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EMC
Radio
Spectrum
RoHS
ErP
EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2;
EN 301 489-7 V1.3.1;
EN 301 489-17 V2.1.1;
EN 301 489-24 V1.5.1;
EN 55013:2001+A2:2006;
2013EMC105
2013TAE136
EN 55020:2007
EN 301 511 V9.0.2;
EN 301 908-1 V5.2.1;
EN 301 908-2 V5.2.1;
EN 300 328 V1.7.1
2013FTA103
2013FTA104
2013BTR106
IEC 62321:2008 RLSHF00142468
EN 62301 TRS10030076
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MAR 2013
This declaration is the responsibility of the manufacturer:
ZTE Corporation
ZTE Plaza, Keji Road South, Hi-Tech, Industrial Park,
Nanshan District,Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518057, P.R.China
Authorised person signing for the company:
XU Feng Quality Director Of ZTE Corporation
Name in block letters & position in the company
Shenzhen, 27nd
Place & date Legally valid signature
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