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  • Page 1 ZTE F165 Durable HSDPA 3G Mobile Phone User Manual...

  • Page 2: Warnings And Safety Notices

    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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents How to use your belt clip ....................6 Extendable Antenna ...................... 8 RF Safety Information....................8 General Safety Information ..................10 Support and Warranty Information................12 Key Layout........................13 Display Icons........................ 15 1. Getting Started ......................16 Install the (U)SIM Card ..................16 Insert the Battery....................17 Switch the Phone on and Connect the Charger..........18 Charging and Battery Life.................19...
  • Page 4 1.14 Personalise Your Phone ...................33 1.15 Using File Manager ..................39 1.16 Make a Video Call .................... 42 1.17 Receive a Video Call ..................43 1.18 Set Alarms and Appointments ................44 1.19 Send an E-mail ....................46 1.20 Take Pictures and Videos.................47 1.21 Send a Multimedia Message (MMS) ..............
  • Page 5 Troubleshooting and FAQ’s ................80 Glossary of Terms ....................82 Technical Parameters..................83 Environmental Statement .................. 84 Menu Listing ....................... 86...

  • Page 6: How To Use Your Belt Clip

    How to use your belt clip Please Note The handset will only fit one way into the belt clip. It clips in gently and does not need to be forced. The screen faces inwards to provide protection and to prevent the screen getting scratched.
  • Page 7 Insert the handset with the screen facing towards the back of the belt clip. Remove the handset by gently pressing the top lever.

  • Page 8: Extendable Antenna

    Extendable Antenna The phone has an external antenna located on the top of the handset. To get maximum call quality and coverage you should extend the antenna whenever you make or receive a call. If you do extend the antenna, you should pull it out to its full extent. The antenna should not be left in the half way position during a call as call quality may be affected.

  • Page 9: Rf Safety Information

    RF Safety Information The handset has an external antenna located on the top of the handset. For optimum performance with minimum power consumption always extend the antenna fully and do not cover it with your hand. Covering the antenna affects call quality, may cause the handset to operate at higher power level than needed, and may shorten talk and idle times.

  • Page 10: General Safety Information

    General Safety Information The handset contains delicate electronic circuitry, magnets and battery systems. You should treat it with care and pay attention to the following points: • Handle the handset with care. Do not event contact please flush drop or throw the handset down roughly. thoroughly with water and consult a •...
  • Page 11 • Do not use your handset while driving or parts as stated in Chapter 4. • Please operating other machinery. original accessories • Do not use the handset where blasting is accessories that are authorized by ZTE. in progress.

  • Page 12: Support And Warranty Information

    Use of the product with any unauthorized third party products such as generic chargers Any other cause beyond the range of normal usage for products. The End User shall have no right to reject, return, or receive a refund for any product from ZTE under the above-mentioned situations.

  • Page 13: Key Layout

    Key Layout Extendable Antenna Earpiece Camera Arrow Keys (Left/Right/Up/Down/OK) Left Select Key Right Select Key Back key Clear key End / Exit and ON/OFF Key Call key Long press the Key to Long press the # Key to activate activate the key lock Meeting mode with vibrate Microphone...
  • Page 14 Key Layout Antenna port Camera for connection to car kit Micro SD Port Volume Keys Camera Key Charger, USB Port and Headset Jack Right View Back View Left View Notes • Key lock is enabled by holding down the Key. •...

  • Page 15: Display Icons

    Display Icons GPRS Network Signal Strength Battery Level Indicator 3G Network Signal Strength Missed Call New SMS or Multimedia Message Missed Video Call New E-mail Divert All Calls is activated New Wap Push Message Silent Mode SMS or MMS Memory is Full Vibrate mode enabled E-mail Memory is Full Headset Mode...

  • Page 16: Getting Started

    Getting Started Install the (U)SIM Card The (U)SIM card (Universal Subscriber Interface Module) is the small plastic chip with gold contacts supplied by Telstra. This contains your phone number and acts as a store for your contacts. It can be moved between different phones if required. Insert this face down into the carrier inside the back panel of the phone.

  • Page 17: Insert The Battery

    Insert the Battery Insert the battery carefully with the contacts located against the gold springs in the handset. The battery will only fit one way. Close the case by locating the plastic cover into the grooves and sliding the cover up to close it.

  • Page 18: Switch The Phone On And Connect The Charger

    Switch the Phone on and Connect the Charger Press and hold the key for two seconds to switch your phone on. The phone takes about 20 seconds to initialize. Enter the PIN number supplied by Telstra with your (U)SIM card. The start up screen below is referred to throughout the manual as the Idle Screen: Charge Your Phone •...

  • Page 19: Charging And Battery Life

    Charging and Battery Life • Only use the charger supplied. • Normal charge time is 4-5 hours. • When not using the phone for a long period, remove the battery and store it in a cool dry place. • Do not leave the phone connected to the charger for more than 24 hours.. •...

  • Page 20: Basic Navigation

    Basic Navigation From the Idle Screen press the OK Key to access the Main Menu: The icons are described at the bottom of the OK Key screen. Idle Screen Main Menu Arrow Keys Use the Arrow Keys for shortcuts to menus, to move around the Main Menu and to move the cursor Up (Shortcut to My Place) Left (Shortcut to E-mail)

  • Page 21: Select Keys

    Select Keys The two keys at the top of the keypad are called the Select Keys. The left and right Select Keys are used to choose the options from the bottom of the screen. In the above example the Left Select Key opens FOXTEL and the Right Select Key launches BigPond.

  • Page 22: Enter Your Contacts

    Enter Your Contacts There are several methods available to enter contacts into your phone. The Getting Started Section deals with adding your contacts manually and copying contacts from a previous (U)SIM card. See the Advanced Section for adding contacts from your PC and importing contacts from Microsoft Outlook.

  • Page 23: Searching Contacts

    Add a Contact from a Received or Dialled Call Number You can save a new contact from an incoming or dialled call number: • Press the key to bring up your All calls list. • The last call will be at the top of the list. •...

  • Page 24: Edit Your Contacts To Change Ringtones And Groups

    Edit Your Contacts to Change Ringtones and Groups Once you have added some contacts you can edit them to change the Group and to set a personalised Ring Tone. • Contacts are normally stored in the default Group, Unclassified. • You can move your contacts into other Groups: Mates, Family, Friends, Work, and VIP. •...

  • Page 25: Set Speed Dials

    Set Speed Dials Once you have entered some contacts you can assign speed dial keys to your chosen contacts: • Press OK Key and enter the Contacts menu. • Use the Arrow Keys to scroll to the contact you wish to assign a Speed Dial Number. •...

  • Page 26: Make A Call

    Make a Call Extend the antenna completely to get maximum coverage and call quality. Dial the number manually • If required press the * key twice for the International Prefix ‘+’. • Enter the number on the keypad and press the key to make the call.
  • Page 27 Choose a number from your call list (received, dialled and missed calls) • Press the key to bring up your All Calls list. • Use the Up and Down Arrow Keys to scroll to the desired number (for last number redial select the top number).

  • Page 28: Receive A Call

    1.10 Receive a Call When you receive an incoming voice call, the ring tone, illumination and vibrate function will activate (depending on your current profile setting). Extend the antenna completely to get maximum coverage and call quality. • Press the key or the OK key to answer.

  • Page 29: Send A Sms (Text Message)

    1.11 Send a SMS (Text Message) From the Idle Screen press the Right Arrow Key to open the Messages menu: • Press the OK Key to select New Message. Press the OK Key to select Text Message. • Press the OK Key to select from your Contacts list or enter the number manually. •...

  • Page 30: Emergency Calls

    1.12 Emergency Calls Extend the antenna completely to get maximum coverage and quality. To make an emergency call during normal use 1 Ensure that your handset is switched on and in service. 2 Press the key repeatedly to clear the display and return to the Idle Screen. 3 Enter the emergency number for your present location using the keypad, (eg 000) 4 Press key to call the number.

  • Page 31: Notes On Text Modes, Predictive Text And Special Characters

    1.13 Notes on Text Modes, Predictive Text and Special Characters • Your current text mode is indicated by En (predictive text), 123, ABC or abc displayed directly beneath the battery symbol. • Use the # key to switch between different text modes En, 123, ABC and abc. •...
  • Page 32 My Words • From the text entry mode press the Options key and press OK for My Words • (The first time you use My Words press OK to add a new word) • Press Right Select Key to Add a new word then press Ok to Save it. •...

  • Page 33: Personalise Your Phone

    1.14 Personalise Your Phone There are many ways to change the look and feel of your handset such as changing the background screen (wallpaper) and choosing your own ring tone etc. Advanced options such as downloading your own music and picture files are dealt with in the Advanced Section of the manual and generally require a PC.

  • Page 34: Change Your Ringtone

    Change your Ringtone • From the Idle Screen press the OK Key for the Main Menu. • Press the Down Arrow then the Left Arrow for Settings, press OK. • Press the Right Arrow key twice to get to Profiles. •...

  • Page 35: Change The Screen Brightness

    Switch the Key Tones off • From the Idle Screen press the OK Key for the Main Menu. • Press the Down Arrow then the Left Arrow for Settings, press OK. • Press the Right Arrow key twice to get to Profiles. •...
  • Page 36 Set the Owner name The owner name is displayed on the Idle Screen. • From the Idle Screen press the OK Key for the Main Menu. • Press the Down Arrow then the Left Arrow for Settings, press OK. • Go to 4) for Owner name. •...
  • Page 37 Notes on PIN Codes • PIN Code 1 is provided by Telstra. • PIN2 Code is an additional PIN associated with your (U)SIM card and is not normally used. • Handset Lock is an additional PIN code used when you switch on the phone. •...
  • Page 38 Customise the Shortcut Keys From the Idle Screen you can press the Arrow Keys to access various menus. It is possible to change the shortcut keys to your own preference. The default options are shown below. Up (Shortcut to My Place) Left (Shortcut to E-mail) Right (Shortcut to Message) Down (Shortcut to Contacts)

  • Page 39: Using File Manager

    1.15 Using File Manager All user files and downloaded content are stored in the File Manager section of the handset. Browse the folders to find all the user accessible files that are stored on the phone and on the T-Flash Card. From the Idle Screen press OK for the Main Menu then press 1 or go to Tools and press Press the OK Key to open the Phone File Manager menu.

  • Page 40: Tflash Card

    the TFlash card. If the TFlash card can not be found the files will be stored in handset at the position appointed by you and the save position will be the same next time. TFlash Card Your handset is equipped with a Micro SD card slot to expand the phone’s available memory up to 2GB.
  • Page 41 Press OK key [Select] to open a folder and select a file. Press Left select Key for Options: Send: You can send the selected files via MMS, Email or Bluetooth Move to: Move the selected file to other folder Copy to : Copy the selected file to other folder. Rename: You can rename the selected file.

  • Page 42: Make A Video Call

    1.16 Make a Video Call • You need good quality 3G coverage to make and receive video calls. • Enter the phone number using the keypad or from your Contacts list. • Press the OK Key and select Video Call to dial out. •...

  • Page 43: Receive A Video Call

    1.17 Receive a Video Call You will only be able to receive a video call when you have good 3G coverage with at least 3 signal bars. If you are browsing or playing video or audio files then the browser or media player will be suspended in the background while you answer the video call.

  • Page 44: Set Alarms And Appointments

    1.18 Set Alarms and Appointments Set Alarms From the main menu select Tools then scroll down to the Alarm menu. Press Add to create a new alarm • In the Setup alarm screen configure your alarm as required • Daily Alarm goes off every day. •...
  • Page 45 Set Appointments through the Calendar If you use the Calendar function frequently we advise you to configure your short cut keys to enable quick access to the Calendar. See the Section 1.14 to change your shortcut keys. Otherwise you need to access the Calendar through the Tools. •...

  • Page 46: Send An E-Mail

    1.19 Send an E-mail • From the Idle Screen press the Left Arrow Key to get to the E-Mail menu. • Press Select to create a new E-mail. • Enter the sender address e.g. username@domain.com • Press the down arrow to access the Copy To Field. •...

  • Page 47: Take Pictures And Videos

    1.20 Take Pictures and Videos Your phone has two cameras for still and video pictures. The main camera is on the back and the video camera is on the front to face you when make a video call. Take Still Pictures •...
  • Page 48 Make Videos From the Main Menu go down to Multimedia and press OK to select. • Go down to option 2) for Video Camera. Press OK to Record your video. • Press Options to change any of the following settings: Video size (The default length of the video is only 15 seconds.

  • Page 49: Send A Multimedia Message (Mms)

    1.21 Send a Multimedia Message (MMS) When you send a Multimedia Message you can attach a picture, music or video file. • From the Idle Screen press the Right Arrow Key to access the messages menu. • Press OK to create a new message. •...

  • Page 50: Receive A Multimedia Message

    1.22 Receive a Multimedia Message When you receive a MMS you get a standard message alert. Press OK to View the message. If required press Retrieve to download the message. When the message has downloaded press the Left Select Key for Options. Choose Use Highlight Object to Save the file.

  • Page 51: Download Music, Pictures, Ringtones And Games

    1.24 Download Music, Pictures, Ringtones and Games There are various ways to enhance your phone by downloading content from the internet. The Bigpond Downloads section is free to look at so you can easily see what is on offer. The downloads are regularly updated by Telstra.

  • Page 52: Use Your Phone As A Music Player (Mp3 Player)

    1.25 Use your Phone as a Music Player (MP3 Player) Once you have downloaded music or imported it from your PC (see 2.4) you can play your own music on your phone. Method 1, Using the BigPond Music Player • From the Main Menu go to Games & Apps. •...
  • Page 53 Method 3, Create a new Playlist and Operate your Music Player When you have some music files stored on your phone you can create a playlist to play your songs in the preferred order. • Go to the Main Menu and choose Multimedia. •...

  • Page 54: Synchronize With A Network Server (Syncml)

    1.26 Synchronize with a Network Server (SyncML) You can use SyncML to enhance your Personal Information Management by synchronizing the contacts and calendar information on your handset with those on a network server. • From the Main Menu, go to Tools. •...

  • Page 55: Advanced Operation

    • Please follow the installation steps carefully. • If the installation fails please see the ReadMe file on the CD or consult our web site for more help. www.zte.com.au *Windows 2000, Vista and Windows XP are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation.

  • Page 56: Installing Join Me

    • When you plug in the handset the PC will automatically install the drivers. If this fails consult our website for more help or access Windows Device Manager to update the drivers. See www.zte.com.au for instructions. • If you have plugged your phone into your PC before installing the CD then the drivers will not be installed correctly.

  • Page 57: Use Join Me To Copy Your Pictures To Your Pc

    Use Join Me to Copy your Pictures to your PC If you have taken some photos on your phone you can transfer them onto your PC using Join Me: • Make sure your phone is switched on and connected to your PC, and Join Me has been installed.
  • Page 58 button, move the mouse pointer to your required destination and release the left mouse button to Drop the file to that location. Open the Media Tab in Join Me Open the My Pictures folder on My Phone down the bottom of the screen. Drag the picture from the file list up to a folder on your PC.

  • Page 59: Use Join Me To Copy Music Files From Your Pc To Your Phone

    Use Join Me to Copy Music Files from your PC to your Phone If you have MP3 files on your PC you can transfer them onto your phone using Join Me. • Make sure your phone is switched on and connected to your PC, and Join Me has been installed.
  • Page 60 Copy your selected MP3 File from your PC to the My Audios folder on your handset. Use drag and drop or Right click on the file, select Copy and then paste it into the correct destination.

  • Page 61: Enter Your Contacts Using Join Me

    Enter your Contacts using Join Me You can use Join Me to enter new contacts into your phone. Select “New Contact” then complete the details.

  • Page 63: Import Your Contacts From Microsoft Outlook

    Import your Contacts from Microsoft Outlook • Launch Outlook and have Join Me running and connected your handset • Note At the end of the import process Outlook can shut down. Please save any information beforehand • On the Phonebook tab in Join Me right click and select Import From Microsoft Outlook •...

  • Page 64: Use Join Me To Connect Your Pc To The Internet

    Use Join Me to Connect your PC to the Internet You can use your mobile phone as a dial up modem to connect your PC to the internet. The latest HSDPA wireless network technology achieves broadband speeds. Please see Telstra for a list of applicable data charges.
  • Page 65 • The user name and password fields should be blank • Press OK to save your changes • You can now access the internet by going to the Internet tab and pressing Connect. • Once you are connected launch Internet Explorer to browse the internet in the usual way. Notes: •...

  • Page 66: Connect To A Bluetooth Device

    Connect to a Bluetooth Device Your mobile includes Bluetooth which can be used to connect your handset to wireless headsets and hands free car kits. You can also transfer files between your phone and other Bluetooth devices such as another phone or a laptop. Not all applications or devices can be supported as Bluetooth is an open forum and different manufacturers adopt different standards and implementation.
  • Page 67 Connect to a Bluetooth Mobile or Laptop Device • From the Main Menu select Tools. Scroll down to Bluetooth and press OK to select. • Press OK for the Bluetooth Manager then press the Left or Right Arrow Key to switch Bluetooth on.
  • Page 68 Use Bluetooth to Transfer Files to a PC or another mobile device • From the main menu go to Tools - File Manager • Browse through the folders to your chosen file • Press the Left Select Key for Options. •...
  • Page 69 Connecting to a Bluetooth Car Kit or Personal Headset Please follow the manufacturers’ instructions carefully regarding getting your Bluetooth device into Pairing Mode. You cannot connect your phone to the far end device unless Pairing Mode is enabled. Usually the device will flash rapidly to indicate pairing mode. After finding the device you need to share a password and press Connect.

  • Page 70: Other Facilities

    Other Facilities Stopwatch The phone has a built in stopwatch accessible through the Tools menu. • Press OK Key to start timing. • Press OK Key to stop timing. The screen will show the event time. • Press OK Key to continue timing. •...

  • Page 71: World Time

    World Time World Time is accessible through the Tools menu. • The world time function provides time information on major cities worldwide. • You can scroll to the desired city by using the Left/Right arrow keys. • Select your city and then press the OK Key to save the selected city as your home time zone.

  • Page 72: Java Games

    Java Games • You can download games from your service provider or other specialist portals. • Your handset supports Java Midlet 2.0 • You can also download files onto your PC and use Join Me to copy them over • Copy Games into the Other directory then select Open to install the game •...

  • Page 73: Wap Push Messages

    WAP Push Messages • WAP Push Messages are indicated by the Icon on the main display • Use the Browser to view your Push Messages • Push Messages are usually advertising or spam. • They cost money in data charges to retrieve the messages. •...

  • Page 74: Slide Show

    Slide Show • Access the Slide Show function from Multimedia, Favorites • Add pictures by pressing Add • Browse to My Pictures and Mark the pictures you want. • Press OK to finish, press Edit and then Save. • Use Options to Create new slide, Rename, Delete, Delete all, and View the image Info.

  • Page 75: Advanced Message Settings

    2.10 Advanced Message Settings You can configure your SMS, MMS and Email Settings. From the Main Menu, go to Messages and Settings. Multimedia Message Settings • Retrieval Settings: Manual, Automatic or Manual when roaming • Delivery mode: You can set immediate delivery or defer. •...

  • Page 76: Text Message Settings

    Text Message Settings • SMS centre number: The default is +61418706700 • Expired Time: Select the period over which the message centre will attempt to deliver the message. • Status report: The network informs you when your message has been delivered. •...

  • Page 77: Advanced Handset Settings

    2.11 Advanced Handset Settings From the Main Menu go to Settings then press the Right Arrow Key for Handset Settings. Network • Preferred mode: You can lock your handset to GSM.or UMTS (3G) Networks • Preferred Band: You can lock the handset to certain bands, U = UMTS, G = GSM •...

  • Page 78: Advanced Call Settings

    2.12 Advanced Call Settings From the Main Menu go to Settings then press the Right Arrow Key 4 times for Call settings VideoPhone Setting • The following fields are preset by Telstra • The VIG Number is +61418707888 • The UUS Type is Email •...

  • Page 79: Call Waiting

    Call Waiting If Call Waiting is active on your account and you are on the phone you will hear some pips when you get another incoming call. Press the button to switch between calls. Call Barring You may need to contact Telstra to get this enabled on your account and you will need the network password.

  • Page 80: Technical Information And Help

    Technical Information and Help Troubleshooting and FAQ’s Please check the manual thoroughly before contacting your service provider and read the issues below: Symptom Resolution Enter PIN Input the correct PIN number as supplied by Telstra. See section Check you have inserted a valid (U)SIM card. See Installing the Insert (U)SIM (U)SIM Card.
  • Page 81 How do I switch off In any text entry mode press the # key to toggle between Predictive Text ? different modes. The battery Your Network coverage is poor. Check your signal bars. With discharges quickly only 1 or 2 bars the network is poor. Battery life of only 1 day is normal under these conditions.

  • Page 82: Glossary Of Terms

    Glossary of Terms 2G or GSM Second Generation wireless communication system. 3G Third Generation wireless communication system. 3G offers video services and high speed packet-data service. APN Access Point Name. This is the gateway to Internet Services Avatar is a small bit-map cartoon style picture Bluetooth is a wireless standard to allow devices to connect and share information without using any cables HSDPA High Speed Digital Packet Access.

  • Page 83: Technical Parameters

    Technical Parameters Handset Standards WCDMA 850MHz, 2100 MHz with HSDPA data 900MHz GSM, 1800 MHz GSM and 1900 MHz GSM with UMTS Dimensions L×W×H Approx 117mm × 51mm × 16mm Weight Approx 120g (Including standard battery) Features MP4 video, MP3 audio, 2.0MPixel camera, Video Phone, USB connectivity, MIDP 2.0 JAVA 225MHz Processor, TFT 262K Colour Screen, MMS Video and Picture, E-mail, Calendar, Speakerphone, Voice Recorder,...

  • Page 84: Environmental Statement

    Environmental Statement Your ZTE handset is made using the latest manufacturing techniques and environmental standards to reduce waste and hazards to the environment. However at the end of life of the equipment the manufacturer recommends that you return the handset and accessories to your nearest re-cycling depot or send it to our recycling agent below.
  • Page 85 Character Chart Corresponding Characters 1 and some common punctuation characters eg . , ? ! @ ‘ ABCabc2 DEFdef3 GHIghi4 JKLjkl5 MNOmno6 PQRSpqrs7 TUVtuv8 WXYZwxyz9 Space 0 * key Press * key for character set. Press twice for International Prefix ”+” # key Toggle different text modes.

  • Page 86: Menu Listing

    Menu Listing 1) Tools 2) Messages 2) Messages 3) Games & apps 1. File Manager Message E-mail Applications 2. Alarm New Message New Email Downloaded 3. Calendar Inbox (0/0) Inbox (0/0) applications 4. Stopwatch Outbox (0) Outbox (0) Downloads 5. Calculator Drafts (0) Drafts (0) BigPond Music Player...
  • Page 87 Profiles 7) Settings 8) Multimedia 9) Browser General Screen Digi.Eq Home Meeting Wallpaper Camera Go to Outdoor Backlight Video camera Bookmarks Silent duration Media player History Security Brightness Voice recorder Page memo Activate security Owner name Favourites Push messages codes Greeting Playlist Options...
  • Page 88 Index Advanced Operation 55 Charger ....18 Make Videos.....48 Appointments... 44 Charging ....19 Menu Listing .....86 Background....33 Contacts ..22, 23, 24 Microsoft Outlook ..63 Backlight Duration..35 Dictionary....31 Modem Settings ..64 Battery ....17, 19 Download Music ..51 MP3 Player....52 Bigpond ....
  • Page 89 Ringtone....34 Stopwatch ....70 Video Call ....42 Ringtones....51 Streaming URL ..74 Video Mail....78 Safety Information ..10 SyncML....54 Voice Mail ....78 Screen Brightness..35 Take Pictures ... 47 Voice Recorder ..73 Select Keys ....21 Technical Parameters83 Wallpaper....

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