ZTE VDF225FM Users Manual

Vdafone 225FM

User Manual

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Notice

Copyright © 2008 ZTE CORPORATION

All Rights Reserved

Your Vodafone 225FM is made by ZTE CORPORATION.
No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any
means without prior written consent of ZTE CORPORATION.

Trademarks

VODAFONE and the Vodafone logos are trade marks of the Vodafone Group.

Notice

The information in this manual is subject to change without notice. Every effort has
been made in the preparation of this manual to ensure accuracy of the contents,
but all statements, information, and recommendations in this manual do not
constitute a warranty of any kind, expressed or implied. Please read the safety
precautions carefully to ensure the correct and safe use of your mobile phone. For
detailed information, refer to the section “Important Safety Precautions”.

ZTE CORPORATION Address:

ZTE Plaza, Keji Road South, Hi-tech Industrial Park, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, P. R.
China

Postal Code: 518057
Website: http://www.zte.com.cn

Release: V6.9.0
Manual number: 056584500***

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Important

Safety

Precautions

Failure to comply with the following
precautions may be dangerous or illegal.

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Road safety

Full attention should be given to driving at all times in order to reduce the risk of an
accident. Using a phone while driving causes distraction and can lead to an
accident. You should comply with local laws and regulations restricting the use of
wireless devices while driving.

Switch off the phone when refuelling

Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service station) or near fuels or
chemicals.

Aircraft

Mobile phones can cause interference. Consult airport and airline staff about the
use of the phone on aircraft. Switch off the phone whenever you are instructed to do
so.

Switch off the phone near
all medical equipments

Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive
to external radio frequency energy. Follow any regulations or rules in force.

Interference

All mobile phones may be subject to interference, which could affect their
performance.

Be aware of special regulations

Meet any special regulations in force in any area and always switch off your phone
whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it may cause interference or danger.

Water resistance

A

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Your phone is not water-resistant. Keep it dry.

Sensible use

Use only in the normal position (held to the ear).

Emergency calls

Key in the emergency number for your present location, then press the green Send
key.

Keep your phone away from small children

Keep the phone and all its parts, including accessories, out of reach of small
children. The product contains small parts with sharp edges that may cause injury
or which may become detached and create a choking hazard.

Accessories and batteries

Use only ZTE-approved batteries and accessories. Use of any unauthorized
accessories could damage you or your phone and may be dangerous. Dispose of
used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

t very high volume, prolonged listening to a mobile phone can

damage your hearing.

Qualified service

Do not attempt to disassemble your phone or its accessories. Only qualified service
personnel may repair your phone.

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Health and safety information

SAR certification information

THIS MODEL MEETS INTERNATIONAL GUIDELINES FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO
WAVES.

Your mobile phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed not to exceed
the limits for exposure to radio waves recommended by international guidelines.
The guidelines were developed by independent scientific organisation ICNIRP and
include margins designed to assure the protection of all persons, regardless of age
and health.

These guidelines use a unit of measurement known as Specific Absorption Rate, or
SAR. The SAR limit for mobile devices is1.6W/kg and the highest SAR value for this

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device when tested at the ear was 1.5W/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.

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“SAR compliance for body-worn operations is restricted to belt-clips, holsters, or
similar accessories that have no metallic component in the assembly”

As SAR is measured utilising 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 the device to ensure it only uses the
minimum level required to reach the network.

The World Health Organization has stated that present scientific information does
not indicate the need for any special precautions for the use of mobile devices.

1. The tests are carried out in accordance with international guidelines for testing.

2. Please see page 7 about body worn operation.

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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 1.5 cm separation from the body.

Failure to observe these instructions could result in your RF exposure exceeding the
relevant guideline limits.

Limiting exposure to radio frequency (RF) fields
For individuals concerned about limiting their exposure to RF fields, the World Health

Organisation (WHO) provides the following advice:

Precautionary measures: Present scientific information does not indicate the need for
any special precautions for the use of mobile phones. If individuals are concerned,
they might choose to limit their own or their children’s RF exposure by limiting the
length of calls, or using ‘hands-free’ devices to keep mobile phones away from the
head and body.

Further information on this subject can be obtained from the WHO home page
http://www.who.int/peh-emf WHO Fact sheet 193: June 2000.

Precautions when using batteries

• Never use a charger or battery that is damaged in any way.

• Use the battery only for its intended purpose.

• If you use the phone near a network base station, the phone uses less power.

Talk and standby times are greatly affected by the signal strength on the cellular
network and the parameters set by the network operator.

• Battery charging time depends on the remaining battery charge, the type of

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battery, and the charger used. The battery can be charged hundreds of times,
but it will gradually wear out. When the operation time is noticeably shorter than
normal, it is time to buy a new battery.

• If left unused, a fully charged battery will discharge itself over time.

• Use only ZTE-approved batteries, and recharge your battery only with ZTE-

approved chargers. Disconnect the charger from the power source when it is not
in use.

• Extreme temperatures will affect the charging capacity of your battery: it may

require cooling or warming first.

• Do not leave the battery in hot or cold places because the capacity and lifetime

of the battery will be reduced. Try to keep the battery at room temperature. A
phone with a hot or cold battery may not work temporarily, even when the
battery is fully charged. Li-ion batteries are particularly affected by

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temperatures below 0

C (32 oF).

• Do not short circuit the battery. Accidental short circuiting can occur when a

metallic object like a coin, clip or pen causes a direct connection between the +
and - terminals of the battery (metal strips on the battery). For example, do not
carry a spare battery in a pocket or bag where the battery may contact metal
objects. Short circuiting the terminals may damage the battery or the object
causing the short circuiting.

• Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations. Always recycle.

Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.

Road safety

Your mobile phone gives you the powerful ability to communicate by voice, almost
anywhere, anytime. But an important responsibility accompanies the benefits of

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mobile phones, one that every user must uphold. When driving a car, driving is your
first responsibility. Using a phone while driving causes distraction and can lead to
an accident. When using your mobile phone while driving, follow local regulations
in the country or region you are in.

Operating environment

Remember to follow any special regulations in force in the area you are in, and
always switch off your phone whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it may
cause interference or danger.

When connecting the phone or any accessory to another device, read its user’s guide
for detailed safety instructions. Do not connect incompatible products.

As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment, for the satisfactory operation of
the equipment and for the safety of personnel, it is recommended that the device
should only be used in the normal operating position (held to your ear).

Electronic devices

Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio frequency (RF) signals.
However, certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals
from your mobile phone. Consult the manufacturer to discuss alternatives.

Pacemakers

Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum distance of 15 cm (6
inches) be maintained between a mobile phone and a pacemaker to avoid
potential interference with the pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent
with the independent research and recommendations of Wireless Technology
Research. If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place, switch
off your phone immediately.