ZTE Vodafone 550 User Guide

Vodafone 550

User Manual

LEGAL INFORMATION

Copyright © 2011 ZTE CORPORATION.

All Rights Reserved

Your Vodafone 550 is made exclusively for Vodafone 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 trademarks 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 Product Safety Information carefully to ensure the
correct and safe use of your mobile phone.

ZTE CORPORATION Address:

NO. 55, Hi-tech Road South, ShenZhen, P.R.China
Postcode: 518057
Website: http://www.zte.com.cn

Table of Contents

Product Safety Information. 4

Your Phone ......................... 5

Installing the battery and SIM

card ..................................... 6

Turning On/Off or waking up

your phone .......................... 8

Lock/Unlock the keypad..... 8

Use the Touchscreen ........... 9

Interface icons..................... 9

Input Text.......................... 10

Adjust the volume............. 11

Battery .............................. 11

Inserting the Memory Card13

Inserting the rope .............. 14

Contacts ............................ 15

Making and receiving calls 17

Calls.................................. 18

Sending and receiving

messages ........................... 19

Sending and receiving email ........ 22

Profiles......................................... 22

Settings ........................................23

Organizer .....................................26

Balance ........................................28

My Files....................................... 28

G

ames&App ................................29

Social ...........................................29

Internet......................................... 30

Bluetooth......................................30

Camera.........................................31

Media ........................................... 34

RF Exposure ................................36

Safety Precautions........................ 38

Declaration of RoHS Compliance 46

Disposal of your old appliance..... 47

EC DECLARATION OF

CONFORMITY ........................... 48

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Product Safety Information

Read the Safety Information section of
this user guide

Do not use hand-held while driving

For body-worn operation maintain a
separation of 1.5 cm

Small parts may cause a choking
hazard

This device m ay produce a loud sound

Keep away from pacemakers and
other personal medical devices

Switch off when instructed in hospitals
and medical facilities

Switch off when instructed in aircrafts
and airports

Switch off in explosive environments

Do not use while re-fuelling

This device m ay produce a bright or
flashing light

Do not dispose of in a fire

Avoid contact with magnetic media

Avoid Extreme Temperatures

Avoid contact with liquid, keep dry

Do not try and disassemble

Do not rely on this device for
emergency comm unications

Only use approved accessories

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You r P hone

Volume keys

Touch screen

Power key

Receiver

Status bar

USB/charge connector

Camera key

Send key

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End key

Installing the battery and SIM card

Installing the battery

The lithium ion battery of the mobile phone can be immediately used after unpacking.

1. Remove the back cover by prising it open using the notch on the bottom edge.

2. Insert the battery by aligning the gold-coloured contacts with the contacts in the battery
slot.

3. Push down the upper section of the battery until it clicks into place.

4. Replace the battery cover and close it gently until you hear a click.

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Inserting the SIM card

Insert the SIM card as follows:
Make sure that the phone is switched off and the charger is disconnected from the phone.

• Turn the phone over and remove the battery cover.

• Remove the battery if it is already installed.

• Hold your SIM card with the cut corner oriented as shown and then slide it into the card

holder with the gold-coloured contacts facing downward.

• Replace the battery first.

• Replace the battery cover.

Every mobile phone has a SIM card (Subscriber Identity Module). This is a micro-chip that holds
your personal information such as names and phone numbers. Your phone won’t work without
it. If you already have contacts on your SIM card, they can be transferred in most cases.

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Turning On/Off or waking up your phone

Hold the Power key to turn your phone on or off.
In Menu→Settings→Phone settings→LCD backlight, set the LCD backlight time. If

your phone is not operated within this time, the screen will turn black.
Press any key to wake up your phone.

Note: The Menu icon is

in the standby mode.

Lock/Unlock the keypad

In Menu→Settings→Security settings→Auto Keypad lock, set the auto keypad lock
time. If your phone is not operated within this time, the keypad will be locked. Or you
can press the Power key to lock the screen.

To unlock the keypad, press the Power key, then hold the lock icon and slide along the
direction of the arrow.

Note: In this User Manual, “press a key” means to press the key and release it, while “hold a

key” means to press the key for at least two seconds and then release it. Locking the keypad
can prevent unintentional operations on it. You can answer an incoming call with the regular
operation when the keypad is locked.

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Use the Touchscreen

Your phone supports touch screen functionality.

• Slide up or down with your finger on the screen to move the highlight bar.

• Tap any application to open it.

Interface icons

Indicator What it means Indicator What it means

Signal strength

New voicemail

Missed call

Edge

Headset

Silent

Normal

Outdoor

Meeting

New SMS, message box full when blink ing

New MMS

MMS downloading or sending

Call diverting

Keypad locked

Battery status

Bluetooth

Roaming

Alarm clock set

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Input Text

You can use the onscreen keyboard to enter text messages, contact information, notes, and more.

1. Tap a text field, such as in a note or new contact, to bring up the keyboard.

2. Tap keys on the keyboard.

As you type, each letter appears above the keyboard.

• Change input method: Tap
ABC, Smart abc, Smart Abc, ABC, Abc, abc, Smart De, Smart de, Smart DE, de, De and DE ).

Note: If you want to change the input language, go to Menu→Settings→ Phone
settings→Language, select Automatic, English or Deutsch.

• Input letters: In ABC/abc/Abc/DE/de/De method, tap the corresponding letter key till
the letter appears.

• Input words: In Smart ABC/Smart abc/Smart Abc/Smart De/Smart de/Smart DE method,
input any letter with a single button tap. Tap each button only once for every letter. The
word changes after each button stroke. Predictive text input is based on a built-in
dictionary. When you have finished writing the word and it is correct, confirm it by tapping
the character string.

• Input digits: Tap
once to input a digit. In Smart ABC/Smart abc/Smart Abc/Smart De/Smart de/Smart
DE method, tap the digit button, and select the number.

• Input symbol: Tap

to enter the 123 method. In 123 method, tap the digit button

to change the input method (input methods: Smart

to enter the symbol method. In symbol method select the

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required symbol by tapping once. In Smart ABC/Smart abc/Smart Abc/Smart De/Smart
de/Smart DE method, tap the 1 button, and select the required symbol (common
symbols).

• Input space: Tap

• Delete character: Tap

• Hide away the keypad: Tap

• Move cursor: Tap on the place in the text that you want to move the cursor to.

to input a space.

to clear a character.

to hide away the keypad.

Adjust the volume

When you’re on the phone or listening to songs, movies, or other media, the Volume keys
on the left side of your phone adjust the audio volume.

Otherwise, the keys control the volume for the ringer, and other sound effects.

Battery

Removing the battery

1. Make sure that your mobile phone is switched off.

2. Remove the battery cover.

3. Pull the battery up and remove it from the mobile phone.

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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.

• Connect your travel adapter to the side of your mobile phone as shown in the diagram.

• Connect the other end of the travel adapter to the mains socket.

• When you charge the battery, the battery charging indicator appears.

• When the battery is fully charged, disconnect the charger.

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Inserting the Memory Card

You can use a memory card to expand the storage of the phone. You can store or copy files
such as videos, photos, 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.

Insert the memory card as follows:

• The memory card slot is on the side of the SIM card holder. Insert the card with the metal
contacts facing down until it clicks to the right position.

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Inserting the rope

1. Remove the back cover.

2. Pass the rope through the hole as shown in the picture.

3. Pass the rope through this rib.

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4. The rope has been inserted as shown.

Contacts

There are some numbers that you may want to call again and again, so it makes sense to add
these numbers to your Contacts. You can then access these numbers quickly and easily.

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• Add new contact
Go to Menu

→Contacts→Add new contact. (Select a storage location if you have

selected Both in Preferred Memory status.)

 If you select To phone, edit the information and select Options→Save, and then

select Yes to save.

 If you select To SIM, edit the information and select OK→Save, and then select Yes

to save.

• Save number to Contacts
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 Contacts list.

• Quick search
To quickly search for the contacts, tap the blan k input box, t hen enter the first letter of your

desired contact on the screen.

• Delete one record
To delete someone from your Contacts list, first select the name, then select

Options→Delete.

• Copy or move records
You can copy or move the records to SIM or to phone. You can also copy the records to

file. Select Options→Copy or Move to phone/SIM.

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• Mark several records
Select Options→Mark and then select the records you want to mark. It supports “Send

message”, “Delete marked” and so on.

• Set preferred storage
Select Options→Settings→Preferred Memory status and then select SIM, Phone or Both.

• View memory status
Select Options→Settings→Memory status to check the memory status of both

phone and SIM.

Making and receiving calls

• Basic way to make a call

In the standby mode select Dialer icon
buttons to input the number, then press the Send key or tap

• Dial from the Contacts
Go to Menu→Contacts. Find the name of the person you want to call, and press the

Send key or tap

• Make an emergency call
You can make emergency calls without the SIM card inserted so long as you are in an

area with network coverage.

to dial.

, or go to Menu→Dialer. Tap the numeric

to dial.

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• Answer a call
Press the Send key or select Answer when your phone receives a incoming call.
Note: If the incoming call number is not in your Contacts, you need touch the lock icon

to unlock the Touch screen keypad.

• Reject a call
Press the End key or select Reject when your phone receives a incoming call.

• Use call options
During a call, you can select Options to enter the call options.
You can use the speakerphone by tapping the H-Free button.
You can put a call on hold,

Contacts while you’re on a call.

make a new call, and use applications such as Messages &

Calls

Dialled calls, Missed calls and Received calls are saved in Calls. If the records are full, the
earliest saved records will be deleted. Select Options to enter the submenu:

• View: View your call record details.

• Call: Call the record again.

• Send message: Send a message to the record.

• Save number: Save the current number to Contacts.

• Add to Blacklist: Add the current number to Blacklist.

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• Edit before call: Edit the number before you call.

• Delete: Delete the current call record.

• Delete all: Delete all your call records.

• Advanced

- Call timers: Check the time of call records.

- Call cost: Set Price per unit, and you can view the call cost.
Note: This function is available in several countries and your phone may be not support

this function.

Sending and receiving messages

• Write a new message
You can use your mobile phone to send and receive messages.
Go to Menu→Messages→Create new.

1. Write your message. Formore information on input method, see section ‘Input Text’.

The default message type is SMS.

2. If you want to change to MMS, you can press Options and choose Switch to MMS;

or you c an choose to directly insert multimedia contents to the message and it will be
switched to MMS automatically.

3. You can select Options→Slide options to add a new slide.

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4. When you finish writing, press Options→ Send to or tap the icon

enter recipient or add from Phonebook. If you are writing an MMS, after adding
recipients, then you can select Options→Change to Cc or Change to Bcc to
change the current contact to Cc or Bcc.

5. Select Options→Send to send the message out. If you want to save the MMS as a

draft, select Options→Save to Drafts. If you are writing a SMS, select
Options→Save.

• View messages
Upon receiving a message, the mobile phone will alert you with a ringtone, prompt and a

new message icon.

1. Press View to open the Inbox. You can also go to Inbox through the main menu to

read the message.

2. While the message is open, use Options to reply, delete, or forward the message.

You can also call back the sender.
You can view the message boxes in the Messaging interface.

♦ Select Inbox to view received messages.
♦ Select Drafts to view unsent messages.
♦ Select Outbox to view messages that failed to send.
♦ Select Sent to view messages been successfully sent and saved.
♦ Select Cell broadcast→ Read message to view broadcast messages.

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♦ Select Templates to view message templates.

• Messages settings

Go to Menu→Messages→Message settings→Text message.
♦ Profile settings: This is automatically set by the service provider, but please contact

us if this is not available.

♦ Voicemail server: Edit voicemail server or call voicemail.
♦ Common settings: You can set Delivery report and Reply path on or off. You can

select Save sent message or not.

♦ Memory status: View SIM or Phone memory status.
♦ Preferred Memory status: Set the preferred storage to SIM or Phone.
♦ Preferred connection: Set the preferred connection to GPRS or GSM or GSM only.

Go to Menu→Messages→Message settings→Multimedia message.

♦ Data account: You can select the primary and secondary data account.
♦ Common settings: In Compose, you can set Slide time, Creation mode, Picture resizing,

Auto signature and Signature. In Sending, you can set Validity period, Delivery report,
Read report, Priority, Delivery time and Send and save. In Retrieval, you can select
the receive mode for Home network and Roaming, and set Read report and
Delivery report on/off. In Preferred storage, you can set the preferred storage to
Phone or Memory card. In Memory status, you can view memory status.

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Sending and receiving email

You can enter your E-M@il account, then send and receive your emails. Or you can set up
new accounts.

• Set up accounts
Go to Menu→Email→New account.

1. Enter your email address, protocol, data account, and server information, etc.

2. Activate your email account.

• Send an email
Go to Menu→Email, select an email account and then select Write Email to edit your

email. When you finish writing, select to send or save the email.

• Receive emails
If you want to receive emails, go to Menu→Email. Enter an account, and then select

Options→Retrieve Email, the emails in your mailbox will be downloaded to your phone.

Profiles

Go to Menu→Profiles. You can select your preferred profile in this menu. The profile options are:
Silent, Normal, Meeting and Outdoor. The default settings for each individual profile are preset at
the factory. You can change them in the Options→Customize menu.

• Alert type: Choose among four modes based on ring and vibration.

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• Ring type: Choose among Beep once, Repeat and Ascending.

• Incoming call: Select a ring for Incoming call and set the Ringtone volume.

• Message: Select a tone for Message and set the Message volume.

• Keypad: Select Click or Tone for Keypad and set the Keytone volume.

• System alert: Select On or Off for System alert.

Note: You can not customize the Silent mode.

Settings

You can adjust various settings of your phone. Go to Menu→Settings.

• Bluetooth
See chapter “Bluetooth”.

• Phone settings
♦ Time and date: You can set home city, foreign city, time and date, and format. You

can also select update with time zone automatically.

♦ Schedule power on/off: Set auto power on and off time.
♦ Language: You can set the phone language.
♦ Dis play: You can set Wallpaper and Screen saver.
♦ Virtual Keyboard Vib rator: Se lect On or Off for Virtual Keyboard Vibrator.

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♦ Flight mode: You can select to use flight mode. In flight mode, all wireless functions

are disabled.

♦ LCD backlight: You can set the LCD backlight brightness and time.

• Call settings
♦ Caller ID: You can select to Set by network, Hide ID or Send ID. Please contact your

network provider for details.

♦ Call waiting: After this function is activated, the system will inform you if there is

another incoming call. Please contact your network provider for details.

♦ Call divert: The call divert service enables you to divert an incoming call from a

service to a specified telephone number in preset conditions. You can contact the
network provider to activate this service. You can set the call divert service so that
voice calls and data calls are diverted to a preset number under different conditions.

♦ Call barring: You can bar outgoing and incoming calls. Please contact your network

provider for details.

♦ Advance settings: You can set Blacklist, Auto redial, Background sound, Call time

display, Call time reminder, Auto quick end, Reject by SMS and Connect notice.

• Network settings
♦ Network selection: In this menu, you can select Automatic/Manual to select the

network service provider according to requests. If you have selected a service provider
manually, you have to manually select again or return to the Automatic option to
select the service provider when you switch to the SIM card of another network.

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♦ Preferences: You can edit and set the network priority.
♦ Conn. management: You can view your GPRS connectivity actions.
♦ Data account: You can add and view your GSM data and GPRS usage.
♦ GPRS counter: You can view your GPRS data counter.
♦ GPRS connection: The GPRS connection can be set to When needed or Always.

• Security settings
♦ SIM lock: If SIM Lock is currently set Off, select On then input a PIN code to turn it on.

You need to input the correct PIN code to unlock your SIM card when you turn on
your mobile phone next time.

Note: The PUK code is required to unlock the SIM card if you have incorrectly input
the PIN code for three consecutive times. The PIN code and the PUK code may be
supplied along with the SIM card. If not, contact the network provider.

♦ Phone lock: Phone lock can prevent your mobile phone from unauthorized use.

Select On/Off to enable or disable the phone lock protection.

♦ Auto keypad lock: Select a time for auto keypad lock, and the phone will

automatically lock the keypad to prevent unintended touch.

♦ Change password: You can change the PIN, PIN2 and phone password here.
♦ Certificate manager: View the list of certificates.
♦ Licence manager: View the list of Licences and Check the version and time. You can

select Advance→Sweep to remove useless licences and reboot your phone.

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Note: You may be required to input the phone lock code in some of the security
settings interfaces. The default lock code is 1122.

• Browser setting: Set the features for Web Browser.

• Sound effects: Set the audio effect.

• Screen calibration: If you feel that the touchscreen is not positioning the cursor where

your finger touches it, you can recalibrate the screen. Complete the calibration
operation according to the system prompts. Tap the centre of the cross until the
calibration is completed.

• Restore factory settings: You need to input the correct phone lock password, and press

OK→Yes to restore factory settings.

Organizer

Go to Menu→Organizer.

• STK
SIM card Toolkit (STK) services are value-added services provided by your network provider.
Your mobile phone supports STK service, but if your SIM card and network provider do

not support the service, these functions can’t be used.

• Alarm
You can view, and edit the alarm settings. You can also enable or disable the alarms.

By taping Edit, you can set the corresponding features of the alarm according to

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instructions: Repeat, Time, Alarm tone, Snooze and Alert type.
Note: If your SIM card is not supplied by Vodafone, you need to go to Menu→Alarm to

set the alarms.

• Calendar

Enter Calendar. The calendar for the current month will be displayed on the screen and
the current date will be marked by a background box in a special colour.

You can click the dates, browse the dates, and click the direction arrows on the screen to
switch the year and month.

• Tasks
You can add tasks(to-do lists).

• World time
You can view the time in different cities.

• Calculator
You can perform simple calculations. You can add, subtract, multiply or divide, and select

M+, MR, and MC to perform relevant operations.
Note: This calculator has limited accuracy and rounding errors may occur especially in

long division.

• Unit converter
Your mobile phone has a unit converter to convert weight and length. Input the value to

perform the conversions, such as from Pound to Kg, from Ounce to Kg, from Km to Mile,
from Inch to Cm and from M to Foot.

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• Currency converter
Your mobile phone provides you with basic functions of currency conversion. Input the

Rate, select OK and input a figure in the Local field, and then press OK to get the result.

Balance

Go to Menu→Balance.

• Top up：Select Own number or Other Mobile Number to recharge.

• Callnow-Transfer: Send a message to your network provider automatically, and follow

the instructions, you can ask Other Mobile Numbers for transfer or transfer your balance
to Other Mobile Numbers.

• Scale setting: Select from 10 Euro, 25 Euro or 50 Euro. It will be shown as the maximum
scale value of the Balance Indicator in the idle screen.

• PBI switch: Select ON or Off for showing PBI on the wedge bar or not.

Note: The Balance menu can be only activated when you insert a Vodafone Prepaid SIM card.

My Files

You can check all the folders in the phone or memory card, create new ones, rename, delete or
sort by, etc. The files you download from the internet will be stored in these folders.

Note: When you select Format, the data will be lost, so please be careful with this function.

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Games&App

Go to Menu→Games&App. Your mobile phone has classic games and applications
pre-loaded.

• Java
Java MIDlets are Java™-based applications that can run on your phones. It supports Java

2 Edition, J2ME™. Java allows you to download Java-based applications, such as games
and tools that are specifically designed for mobile phones. Java gives you the flexibility
of installing and managing additional J2ME applications from the Internet.

You can select Download Applications or Download Games to search for more
applications or games online.

And you can select Manage Certificate Authorities to check Service Provider.

• Download Games
Use OperaMini web browser to view the preset websites and download games.

Social

Go to Menu→ Social. There are 4 preset SNS (Social Networking Services)
applications such as Facebook, Twitter, Yahoo messenger, Gtalk (subject to
availability). You can select one, and enter your account and password to sign in.
Then you can communicate with your friends online.

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Internet

Your phone supports Wireless Application Protocol (WAP). You can get access to this
service through your network provider. Internet lets you get information about news, weather
forecasts and more.

Go to Menu→Internet. Use OperaMini web browser to view web pages.

Bluetooth

Go to Menu→Settings→Bluetooth. The Bluetooth devices must be paired before the
communication is performed.

• Turn on or off the Bluetooth on your phone
Go to Power, you can turn on or off Bluetooth.

• Make your phone visible
Go to Visibility, you can choose to be visible or not.
When your phone is visible, and the Bluetooth is turned on, all other

Bluetooth-enabled devices within range can detect your phone.

• Create a Bluetooth partnership

1. Go to My device→Search new device to search other Bluetooth-enabled

devices and list them.

2. Select the desired device name in the list and tap Pair.

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3. Enter a passcode (1 up to 16 characters), and then press OK. When the opposite

party enters the same passcode and you select Yes, the connection will be
established.

• Beam information using Bluetooth
After the Bluetooth partnership is established, you can beam information, such as

cont acts, and calendar items, as well as files from your phone to another
Bluetooth-enabled device.

For example, if you want to send an item from the Contacts list to the opposite part y,
find that item, press Options→Send vCard→Via Bluetooth, and then select the
device name. If you want to send a multimedia file, find the file from the media folder
and then press Options→Send→Via Bluetooth, and then select the device name.

• Connect a Bluetooth hands-free or stereo headset
For hands-free phone conversations or to listen to music, you can use a Bluetooth

hands-free or stereo headset.
Go to Bluetooth→Search audio device to search for the Bluetooth hands-free or stereo

headset.

Camera

Go to Menu→Camera or press the Camera key in the standby mode.

• Take a Photo
Aim the camera at the object and then press the Camera key to take the shot.

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Before capturing a photo, adjust brightness.

• Configure your camera
Go to Camera. Tap the icon
In Image settings, you can set the follow features.
♦ Switch to Photo album/Video recorder: Switch to enter Image viewer to view the

photos you’ve just taken or enter record video mode.

♦ Capture mode: Set the capture mode.
♦ Image size: Set Image size.
♦ Face detection: Select On or Off for Face detection.
♦ White balance: Select Auto, Daylight, Tungsten, etc.
♦ Effects: Select Normal, Grayscale, Sepia, etc.

In Misc. settings, you can set the follow features.

♦ Storage: Set the preferred storage to Phone or Memory card.
♦ Image quality: Set Image quality.
♦ Shutter sound: Set Shutter sound.
♦ Anti-flicker: Set Anti-flicker.
♦ Restore default: Restore to factory default settings.

• Take a video

Tap the icon

on the interface of Camera to record a scene.

on the bottom left corner to configure your camera.

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Aim the camera at the object and then press the Camera key to start, press it again to
finish recording.

Before recording a video, adjust brightness and zoom to the right size.

• Configure your video recorder
Tap the icon
In Video settings, you can set the follow features.

♦ Switch to Camera: Switch to enter Camera mode.
♦ White balance: Select Auto, Daylight, Tungsten, etc.
♦ Effects: Select Normal, Grayscale, Sepia, etc.

In Misc. settings, you can set the follow features.

♦ Storage: Set the preferred storage to Phone or Memory card.
♦ Video quality: Set Video quality.
♦ Record audio: Select On or Off for Record audio.
♦ Anti-flicker: Set Anti-flicker.
♦ Restore default: Restore to default factory settings.

on the bottom left corner to configure your video recorder:

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Media

Go to Menu→Media.

• Image viewer
The images you want to view in Image viewer must be put in the .. \Photos folder in the phone

or memory card, and in Storage, the storage must be set to phone or card correspondingly.
You can select an image and view it.
Album supports: jpeg, jpg, bmp, gif, png formats.

• Media player
You can play the audio and videos in your phone or the memory card.
Media player supports: AMR, AMR-NB, WAV, MP3, MIDI, H.263 baseline, Mpeg4, 3GP formats.

• Sound recorder
Tap the icon on the bottom left corner, and then select New record to record a sound

clip. Select Settings to set preferred storage, file format and audio quality. Select List to
view the sound clips you recorded.

• FM radio
With the radio, you can search for radio channels, listen to them, and save them on your

device. Note that the quality of the radio broadcast depends on the coverage of the
radio station in that particular area. When you receive an incoming call while
listening to the radio, the radio will switch off. In the FM radio interface, tap the icon on

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the bottom left corner to enter the submenu.

♦ Loudspeaker: Turn on/off Loudspeaker.
♦ Channel list: Edit up to 30 channels.
♦ Manual input: Manually input a channel.
♦ Auto search: Automatically searches for channels.
♦ Settings: You can set Record format, Audio quality, Record storage and Channel effect.
♦ Record: Record the current radio program.
♦ Append: Continue to record AMR files on the current file.
♦ File list: Display the list of files.

Note: The wired headset works as an antenna, so always connect the headset when
using the radio.

• Download pictures
You can view the pre set websites and download pictures.

• Download Music
You can view the pre set websites and download music.

• Download ringtones
You can view the pre set websites and download ringtones.

• Download Videos
You can view the pre set websites and download videos.

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RF Exposure

Your phone contains a transmitter and a receiver. When it is ON, it receives and transmits RF
energy. When you communicate with your phone, the system handling your call controls
the power level at which your phone transmits.

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 organisation 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 the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR.
The SAR limit for mobile devices is 2 W/kg and the highest SAR value for this device when
tested at the ear was 0.563W/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 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 power required
to communicate with the network.

• The tests are carried out in accordance with [CENELEC EN50360] [IEC standard PT62209-1].

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Body worn operation

Important safety information regarding radio frequency radiation (RF) 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.

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Safety Precautions

Driving

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

Operating machinery

Full attention must be given to operating the machinery in order to reduce the risk of an accident.

Product Handling

You alone are responsible for how you use your phone and any consequences of its use.
You must always switch off your phone wherever the use of a phone is prohibited. Use of

your phone is subject to safety measures designed to protect users and their environment.

• Always treat your phone and its accessories with care and keep it in a clean and dus t-free place.

• Do not expose your phone or its accessories to open flames or lit tobacco products.

• Do not expose your phone or its accessories to liquid, moisture or high humidity.

• Do not drop, throw or try to bend your phone or its accessories.

• Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or aerosols to clean the device or its

accessories.

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• Do not paint your phone or its accessories.

• Do not attempt to disassemble your phone or its accessories. Only authorised personnel

must do so.

• Do not expose your phone or its accessories to extreme temperatures.

• Please check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.

• Do not carry your phone in your back pocket as it could break when you sit down.

Small Children

Do not leave your phone and its accessories within the reach of small children or allow them
to play with it. They could hurt themselves or others, or could accidentally damage the
phone.

Your phone contains small parts with sharp edges that may cause an injury or which could
become detached and create a choking hazard.

Demagnetisation

To avoid the risk of demagnetisation, do not allow electronic devices or magnetic media
close to your phone for a long time.

Electrostatic discharge (ESD)

Do not touch the SIM card’s metal connectors.

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Power supply

Do not connect your device to the power supply or switch it on until instructed to do so in
the installation instructions.

Antenna

Do not touch the antenna unnecessarily.

Normal use position

When placing or receiving a phone call, hold your phone to your ear, with the bottom towards
your mouth or as you would a fixed line phone.

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Air Bags

Do not place a phone in the area over an air bag or in the air bag deployment area.
Store the phone safely before driving your vehicle.

Seizures/Blackouts

This phone is capable of producing bright flashing lights.

Repetitive Motion Injuries

To minimise the risk of RSI, when texting or playing games with your phone:

• Do not grip the phone too tightly.

• Press the buttons lightly.

• Make use of the special features in the handset which minimise the number of buttons

which have to be pressed, such as message templates and predictive text.

• Take lots of breaks to stretch and relax.

Emergency Calls

This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using radio signals, which cannot guarantee
connection in all conditions. Therefore, you must never rely solely on any wireless phone for
emergency communications.

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Loud Noise

This phone is capable of producing loud noises which may damage your hearing.

MP3 and video player function

When listening to pre-recorded music or watching videos on your device, with headphones
or earphones at high volumes, you run the risk of permanent damage to your hearing. Even
if you are used to listening to music at a high volume and it seems acceptable to you, you
still risk damaging your hearing. Reduce the sound volume to a reasonable level and avoid
using headphones for an excessive period of time to avoid hearing damage.

Different headphones, earphones or ear buds may deliver a higher or lower volume, at the
same volume setting on your device. Always start at a low volume setting.

Do not listen to music or video with headphones while driving.

Bright Light

This phone is capable of producing flash of light or use as a torch: do not use it too close to the eyes.

Phone Heating

Your phone may become warm during charging and during normal use.

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Accessories

Use only approved accessories.
Do not connect with incompatible products or accessories.
Take care not to touch or allow metal objects, such as coins or key rings, to contact or

short-circuit the battery terminals.

Connection to a Car

Seek professional advice when connecting a phone interface to the vehicle electrical system.

Faulty and Damaged Products

Do not attempt to disassemble the phone or its accessory.
Only qualified personnel must service or repair the phone or its accessory.
If your phone or its accessory has been submerged in water, punctured, or subjected to a

severe fall, do not use it until you have taken it to be checked at an authorised service centre.

Battery Handling & Safety

Always switch the device off and disconnect the charger before removing the battery.
Only use the battery and charger supplied, or manufacturer approved replacements intended

for use with your phone. Using other batteries and chargers could be dangerous.
Do not disassemble or short-circuit the battery. Accidental short-circuiting can occur if a

metallic object such as a key, paper clip, or pen touches the terminals of the battery.

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Improper battery use may result in a fire, explosion, or other hazard. If you believe the battery
has been damaged, do not use it: take it to a service centre for testing.

Interference

Care must be taken when using the phone in close proximity to personal medical devices,
such as pacemakers and hearing aids.

Pacemakers

Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a m inimum separation of 15 cm be maintained between
a mobile phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker. To achieve this
use the phone on the opposite ear to your pacemaker and do not carry it in a breast pocket.

Hearing Aids

People with hearing aids or other cochlear implants may experience interfering noises when
using wireless devices or when one is nearby.

The level of interference will depend on the type of hearing device and the distance from
the interference source, increasing the separation between them may reduce the interference.
You may also consult your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss alternatives.

Medical devices

Please consult your doctor and the device manufacturer to determine if operation of your
phone may interfere with the operation of your medical device.

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Hospitals

Switch off your wireless device when requested to do so in hospitals, clinics or health care
facilities. These requests are designed to prevent possible interference with sensitive medical
equipment.

Aircraft

Switch off your wireless device whenever you are instructed to do so by airport or airline staff.
Consult the airline staff about the use of wireless devices on board the aircraft, if your device

offers a ‘flight mode’ this must be enabled prior to boarding an aircraft.

Interference in cars

Please note that because of possible interference to electronic equipment, some vehicle
manufacturers forbid the use of mobile phones in their vehicles unless a handsfree kit with
an external antenna is included in the installation.

Petrol stations and explosive atmospheres

In locations with potentially explosive atmospheres, obey all posted signs to turn off wireless
devices such as your phone or other radio equipment.

Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres include fuelling areas, below decks on boats,
fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, areas where the air contains chemicals or
particles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders.

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Blasting Caps and Areas

Turn off your mobile phone or wireless device when in a blasting area or in areas posted turn
off “two-way radios” or “electronic devices” to avoid interfering with blasting operations.

Declaration of RoHS Compliance

To minimise the environmental impact and take more responsibility to the earth we live in,
this document shall serve as formal declaration that the Vodafone 550 manufactured by
ZTE CORPORATION is in compliance with the Directive 2002/95/EC of the European
Parliament - RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) with respect to the following
substances:

(1) Lead (Pb)
(2) Mercury (Hg)
(3) Cadmium (Cd)
(4) Hexavalent Chromium (Cr (VI))
(5) Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB’s)
(6) Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE’s) (Compliance is evidenced by written

declaration from our suppliers, assuring that any potential trace contamination levels of the
substances listed above are below the maximum level set by EU 2002/95/EC, or are exempt
due to their application.) The Vodafone 550 manufactured by ZTE CORPORATION, meets
the requirements of EU 2002/95/EC.

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Disposal of your old appliance

1. When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it
means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/CE.

2. All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately
from the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities
appointed by the government or the local authorities.

3. The correct disposal of your old appliance will help prevent potential
negative consequences for the environment and human health.

send an email to [e-mail], or visit the website below to download the document:
http://ensupport.zte.com.cn

For this product’s Recycling Manual based on WEEE directive, please

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EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

It is hereby declared that following designated product:

Product Type : GS M/GPRS Dual-band Mobile Phone
Mo de l N o. : Vodafone 550

Complies with the essential protection requirements of the Radio and Telecommunication Terminal
Equipment Directive (EC Directive 1999/5/EC) and the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (2004/108/EC).

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 the Radio and Telecommunication

Terminal Equipment Directive (EC Directive 1999/5/EC) was performed b y American TCB (Notified Body
No.1588), based on the following standards:

Safety EN60950-1:2006/A11:2009

EMC

Radio EN 301 511 V9.0.2；EN 300 328 V1.7.1;
Health

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, 16th May 2011

EN 301 489-1 V1.8.1; EN 301 489-7 V1.3.1; E N 301 489-17 V2.1.1;
EN 55013:2001+A2:2006;EN 5502 0:2007;

EN 50360:2001; EN 62209-1:2006; EN 62209-2:2010; EN 50332-1:2000; EN 50332-2:2003

Place & date Legally valid signature

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