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Zte Altair User Manual

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Getting started ..................................................................................................... 1
Phone setup ...................................................................................................... 1
Charging the battery ....................................................................................... 4
Switching your phone on/off ........................................................................... 5
Get to know your phone .................................................................................. 6
Key functions .................................................................................................... 7
Home screen .................................................................................................... 9
Main menu ..................................................................................................... 11
Phone calls ......................................................................................................... 13
How to make calls .......................................................................................... 13
How to receive calls ........................................................................................ 13
Adjusting your call settings ............................................................................ 13
Adjusting the volume ..................................................................................... 14
Using call history ............................................................................................. 14
Address book ...................................................................................................... 15
Adding a new contact ................................................................................... 15
Searching contacts ........................................................................................ 15
Configuring speed dial .................................................................................. 16
Performing a speed dial ................................................................................. 16
Entering text ........................................................................................................ 18
Messaging ........................................................................................................... 20
SMS and MMS messages .............................................................................. 20
Voicemail ........................................................................................................ 23
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Contents Getting started ..................... 1 Phone setup ...................... 1 Charging the battery ..................4 Switching your phone on/off ................5 Get to know your phone .................. 6 Key functions ....................7 Home screen ....................9 Main menu ..................... 11 Phone calls ......................13 How to make calls ..................
  • Page 2 Email ........................24 Setting up your email account ..............24 Browsing the Internet ..................26 Using mobile web ................... 26 Visiting a website from within the browser ............ 26 Bluetooth ......................27 ® Enabling Bluetooth ..................27 Connecting to other devices ................. 27 Sending data ....................
  • Page 3 Recent calls ....................38 Notepad ......................38 Settings ........................ 40 Display settings ....................40 Phone settings ....................40 Profiles ......................41 Call settings ....................42 Connection settings ..................43 Security settings ....................44 Customization ..................... 46 Accessibility ......................47 TTY mode ......................47 HAC (hearing aid compatibility) mode ............
  • Page 4 Emergency service ..................54 HAC mode ...................... 55 Troubleshooting and FAQs ................56 Specifications ..................... 59 FCC compliance ....................60 Radio frequency (RF) energy ................61 Warranty ......................63 Limited warranty ..................... 64 How to get warranty service ................65 Other warranty program ................

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Getting started Note: In this user guide, “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. Phone setup Removing the back cover and installing the battery Note: If you do not plan to use the battery for a long time, remove it from the phone and store it in a cool, dry place.

  • Page 6: Inserting The Sim Card

    Inserting the SIM card Note: You can obtain a SIM card from your service provider when you sign on as a subscriber. Caution: •  Do not bend, scratch, or touch the metal contacts of your SIM card. •  Keep the card away from electrical appliances and magnets. •    D isconnect the charger and other accessories from your phone and  remove the battery before inserting or removing the SIM card. Failing to do  so could cause information on the card to be lost or destroyed. 1. Hold the Power/end key to power off the phone. 2.

  • Page 7: Removing The Sim Card

    Removing the SIM card 1. Hold the Power/end key to power off the phone. 2. Remove the back cover and battery. 3. Gently remove the SIM card from the card slot. Inserting a microSD card ™ Note: This phone can support a memory card (not included) with a capacity of up to 32 GB.

  • Page 8: Charging The Battery

    Removing a microSD card 1. Hold the Power/end key to power off the phone. 2. Remove the back cover and battery. 3. Carefully slide the microSD card out of the slot. Charging the battery Note: For best performance, charge the battery fully prior to using the phone for the first time.

  • Page 9: Switching Your Phone On/Off

    Notes: •    T he phone automatically powers off whenever the battery power is too low. •    U se only the charger supplied with the phone, or other chargers approved  by ZTE. Using an unapproved charger may cause damage to the phone and may void your Warranty. •    I f the battery is completely discharged or has not been used for an  extended period of time, the screen may not display the charge indicator until the battery has been continuously charged for 10 to 40 minutes.

  • Page 10: Get To Know Your Phone

    Get to know your phone Headset port Earpiece Volume keys Up/Down/Left/Right key Charging Center select key port Right select key Left select key Power/end key Send key Camera key Clear key Multi-task Delete key Shift key Enter/return key Alt key Lock key Microphone Space...

  • Page 11: Key Functions

    Key functions Description Center select In lists and menus: This key will activate the currently selected option. From the home screen: This key will launch the main menu. Up/Down/Left/ In lists, messages, and menus: Used to scroll up, down, Right key left, and right.
  • Page 12 Key functions (continued) Description Camera key From the home screen: Hold to activate the camera function. From within the Camera application in Camera mode: Take a photo. From within the Camera application in Camcorder mode: Start or stop recording. Space key Add a space when entering text.

  • Page 13: Home Screen

    Home screen After powering on the phone, when the name of the network is displayed on the screen, the phone is in the home screen and ready for use. The display has four areas: Indicators and icons area Date and time area Text and graphics area Left and Right select key function indicators...
  • Page 14 Indicators and icons (continued) Indicator What it means Indicator What it means Bluetooth on Message memory full Call forwarding active Email inbox full Battery status New voicemail Missed call Mute GPRS in use (green Headset mode and white) Alarm Vibrate mode GETTING STARTED...

  • Page 15: Main Menu

    Main menu From home screen, press the Center select key to access the Main menu. Main menu icons Icon Name Description Recent Calls View all, missed, dialed, and received calls. Send and read text (SMS) or multimedia Messaging (MMS) messages. Email Access mobile email.

  • Page 16: Main Menu Icons

    Main menu icons (continued) Icon Name Description Address Book View, add, and edit contacts. Calendar Set appointments and view events. My Pics Access the camera and your photo gallery. Videos Access your videos. Music Player Listen to music and create playlists. Set an alarm, calculate a tip, activate the Tools stopwatch, and more.

  • Page 17: Phone Calls

    Phone calls How to make calls 1. From home screen, enter a phone number. 2. Press the Send key to place the call. Using the address book 1. From the home screen, go to the Main menu > Address Book. 2.

  • Page 18: Adjusting The Volume

    Goto: Display the Contacts, Call Log, Messaging, Browser, or Main menu during a call. DTMF off: Enable or disable DTMF tones (touch-tone sounds). End Call: Disconnect the current call. Adjusting the volume During a call, press the Volume keys to adjust the earpiece or speaker volume.

  • Page 19: Address Book

    Address book You can store contacts with multiple phone numbers and email addresses, as well as a physical address and additional details. The phone can store up to 1000 items. Your SIM card can store contact information as well; however, a SIM card may not be able to save all of the contact fields supported by the phone.

  • Page 20: Configuring Speed Dial

    Configuring speed dial 1. From the home screen, go to the Main menu > Address Book. 2. Use the Up/Down/Left/Right key to select a contact, press the Left select key for Options and select Set as Speed Dial. 3. Press up or down on the Up/Down/Left/Right key to select an Unassigned slot.
  • Page 21 Send Contact Info: Send the contact information formatted as a business card via MMS message or in an email. Delete: Delete the highlighted contact. Add to Group: Add the highlighted contact to a group: Colleagues, Family, or Friends. Multi-Select: Apply an action to all of the contacts you select. You have three options: Send Message: Send an SMS or MMS message to all of the selected contacts.

  • Page 22: Entering Text

    Entering text Center select key Up/Down/Left/Right key Clear key Delete key Enter/return key Shift key Alt key Symbols key Space key While on the home screen, you can use the Up/Down/Left/Right key to access shortcuts: •  Press up to start a SMS (text) message. • ...
  • Page 23 To enter letters, press the letter keys on the keyboard. Press (Shift key) to switch the uppercase and lowercase letters. Press the Shift key twice to change to all caps. Press (Alt key) to enter a number or alternate character shown on a key. Press the Alt key twice to change to numeric mode.

  • Page 24: Messaging

    Messaging This phone supports the following message types: •  Text Messages (SMS) •  Multimedia (Picture) Messages (MMS) Short Message Service (SMS) lets you send and receive text messages to and from other mobile phones and email addresses. Multimedia Message Service (MMS) lets you send and receive multimedia (picture and video) messages to and from other mobile phones and email addresses.

  • Page 25: Viewing A Message

    Note: To save an unfinished message, press the Left select key for Options > Save as Draft to save it to the Drafts folder. You can edit and send the message at a later time. Viewing a message The envelope icon ( ) will appear at the top of the screen to notify you that you have received a new message, and a message alert will pop up.

  • Page 26: Quick Text

    Quick text The phone has 10 Quick Text templates for SMS and MMS messages. You can insert commonly used Quick Text phrases into the body of a message for convenience. Follow these steps to insert Quick Text into an SMS or MMS message.

  • Page 27: Voicemail

    Voicemail Voicemail settings From the home screen, go to the Main menu > Messaging > Settings > Voicemail# to determine the number to dial to retrieve your voice messages. Your voicemail phone number is preset and you do not need to set it manually.

  • Page 28: Email

    Email Setting up your email account With the Email application, you can access your email from various providers including Yahoo! Mail, AOL , AIM , Hotmail , and Gmail ® ® ® ® ™ 1. From the home screen, go to the Main menu > Email. 2.
  • Page 29 5. Press the Center select key. 6. Select POP3 or IMAP4 and press the Center select key. (If you are uncertain which option you should select, contact your email provider.) 7. Enter a display name and press the Center select key. 8.

  • Page 30: Browsing The Internet

    Browsing the Internet Browse the web directly from your mobile phone. Check the weather, visit your favorite websites, and enjoy access to the Internet on the go. Using mobile web 1. From the home screen, press the Right select key for Web. 2.

  • Page 31: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth ® Your phone includes support for Bluetooth, which can be used to connect your phone to a wireless headset. You can also use it to transfer files between your phone and other Bluetooth devices, such as another phone or a laptop. Note: Not all applications and devices support Bluetooth.

  • Page 32: Sending Data

    3. Wait 60 seconds for the phone to finish searching, or press the Right select key for Stop if the target device appears in the list before 60 seconds have elapsed. 4. Highlight a device from the list and press the Center select key for Pair. 5.

  • Page 33: Receiving Data

    Receiving data 1. Enable Bluetooth function and pair the phone with the device from which you wish to receive the file. 2. When the paired device tries to send a file to your phone, a popup dialogue will appear in your screen. Press the Left select key for Yes to authorize the connection.

  • Page 34: Entertainment

    Entertainment The Camera feature allows you to take photos and shoot video clips. ZTE Altair also features a Voice Recorder for capturing notes. ™ Capturing and viewing pictures Your phone has an integrated digital camera, which allows you to capture images.

  • Page 35: Music

    Recording a video 1. From the home screen, hold the Camera key. 2. Press right on the Up/Down/Left/Right key to switch to video camera mode. 3. Press the Center select key or Camera key to start recording. 4. Press the Center select key or Camera key to stop recording. 5.

  • Page 36: Music Player

    Music player The Music Player allows you to listen to the songs you have stored on your phone. There are six menus in the Music Player. All Music: Displays a complete list of all songs currently on your phone. Playlists: Displays any playlists that you have created, and allows you to create new ones.

  • Page 37: Voice Recorder

    Voice recorder This function allows you to record a voice memo. You can also set the voice memo as a ringtone. 1. From the home screen, go to the Main menu > Tools > Voice Recorder. 2. Select Start to start recording your voice memo. 3.

  • Page 38: Tools

    Tools Alarm This feature allows you to set an alarm to ring at a specific time. From the home screen, go to the Main menu > Tools > Alarm. Press the Center select key to edit and configure the alarm as needed. Alarm Switch: Turns the alarm clock on or off.

  • Page 39: Calculator

    Weekly View: View the schedule for the current week. Go to: Jump directly to a specified date on the Calendar. Today: View the events of the current day. Date: Enter a date and view the scheduled events of that day. View All Events: View a chronological list of all appointments and tasks that have been scheduled.

  • Page 40: Tip Calculator

    Tips: •      P ress the Right select key for Clear to clear digits and results. •      E nter # to toggle the number between positive and negative. •      E nter * to enter a decimal point. Tip calculator The Tip Calculator will automatically calculate the tip at a restaurant, and it can also divide the bill according to the number of people in the party.

  • Page 41: World Time

    5. If desired, select Continue to resume timing from the point at which the timer was stopped. 6. Select Reset to reset the stopwatch. World time With this feature, you can check the current local time and date for major cities around the world.

  • Page 42: Recent Calls

    All other conversions 1. Enter a number into one of the two fields, using the Up/Down/Left/Right key to move between the fields. 2. To change the unit of measurement, select the field whose unit you would like to change and press the Center select key. 3.
  • Page 43 4. To add another new note, highlight any note in the notepad list. 5. Press the Left select key for Options and choose Add. 6. To delete a note, or send a note via text, MMS, email, or Bluetooth, use the Options menu and navigate accordingly.

  • Page 44: Settings

    Settings Display settings From the home screen, go to the Main menu > Settings > Display Settings. •      T heme: Switch between display themes. •      W allpaper: Set the background wallpaper, which will be displayed on the home screen.

  • Page 45: Profiles

    •      S hortcut Settings: Assign shortcuts to the Up/Down/Left/Right key for phone functions. These shortcut assignments will work from the home screen only. For example, you could assign right on the Up/Down/Left/ Right key to start the Calculator. • ...

  • Page 46: Call Settings

    •  Alert Type: Set the ring type (e.g. ring, vibrate and ring).     •  Receiver Volume: Set the volume of the receiver.   •    M essage Tone: Set the notification ringtone for an incoming SMS or MMS message.  ...

  • Page 47: Connection Settings

    On: The call recipient will see your phone number. Off: The call recipient will not see your phone number. Auto Redial: Sets the phone to repeatedly redial, in the event of a busy signal, until it successfully makes a connection. Call Forwarding: Allows you to reroute your incoming calls to another phone number.

  • Page 48: Security Settings

    Security settings Phone password A password can protect your phone and help prevent unauthorized use. When the phone is password protected, it will ask for the password every time the phone is turned on. Password protection is disabled by default, and the default password is 0000.

  • Page 49: Fixed Dialing

    Note: If you change the PIN code, please remember the new number. If you enter the wrong PIN code 10 times in a row, the phone will lock the SIM card and prompt you to enter a PUK code to unlock it. PIN2 and PUK codes PIN2 codes are used for some settings.

  • Page 50: Customization

    Customization My Menu allows you to customize shortcuts to frequently used functions on your phone. From the home screen, press the Left select key for Go To. My Menu displays the list of menu shortcuts. 1. Using the keypad, press the number of the shortcut to access it immediately.

  • Page 51: Accessibility

    1. From the home screen, go to the Main menu > Settings > Phone Settings > T-coil Setting. 2. Press the Center select key to enable or disable the T-coil Setting. Your Altair has been tested for hearing-aid device compatibility and has an M3/T3 rating. ACCESSIBILITY...

  • Page 52: Care And Maintenance

    Care and maintenance General care Your handset contains delicate electronic circuitry, magnets, and a Lithium- Ion battery. You should treat it with care and give particular attention to the following points: •    D o not allow the handset, battery, or accessories to come into contact with  liquids or moisture at any time. Do not immerse the handset in any liquid. • ...
  • Page 53 •    D o not connect a battery directly to an electrical outlet or the cigarette  lighter port of a car. Use only approved charging units. •    D o not pierce a battery with a sharp object such as a needle. •    W hen disposing of a battery, be sure it is nonconducting by applying vinyl  tape to the (+) and (-) terminals. •    D o not attempt to disassemble or modify the battery. •    D o not drop or throw the handset. •    D o not subject the handset to harsh treatment. • ...

  • Page 54: General Guidelines

    •    B e careful not to place the handset near heat sources (such as a heater)  or too close to the edge of a table. •    U se a damp or anti-static cloth to clean the handset. Do not use an  ordinary dry cloth or electrostatic cloth. Do not use chemical or abrasive cleaners as these could damage the casing. •    T he use of third-party equipment, cables, or accessories not made or  authorized by the manufacturer may invalidate the warranty of your handset and may damage the handset.
  • Page 55 •    T he use of mobile phones is not allowed in some areas, such as hospitals,  research centers, and airplanes. The user is ultimately responsible for making sure that the device is completely powered off. If there is any uncertainty about this, remove the battery from the handset. •    O bserve any signs that indicate a prohibition or restriction of mobile phone  use (such as those near gas stations or explosives) and when indicated, power off the handset or device immediately.

  • Page 56: Ctia Requirements

    CTIA requirements •    D o not disassemble or open, crush, bend or deform, puncture or shred. •    D o not modify or remanufacture, attempt to insert foreign objects into the  battery, immerse or expose to water or other liquids, expose to fire, explosion, or other hazards. •    O nly use the battery in the system for which it is specified. •    D o not short-circuit a battery or allow metallic conductive objects to  contact battery terminals. •    R eplace the battery only with another battery that has been approved for  the device per this standard: IEEE-Std-1725.

  • Page 57: Hospital Safety

    •    B e sure to check the alarm settings to ensure that the phone will not  automatically power on during the flight. Hospital safety •    S witch off your phone and remove the battery in areas where the use of  mobile phones is prohibited. •    F ollow all instructions regarding the use of handsets in a medical facility. Road safety •    Y ou must exercise proper control of your vehicle at all times. Give your full  attention to driving. •    P ull over to the side of the road and park before making or answering a  call, if driving conditions require it. • ...

  • Page 58: Vehicles Equipped With Airbags

    Vehicles equipped with airbags An airbag inflates quickly and with great force. Do not place any objects, including installed or portable wireless equipment, in the area above the airbag or in the airbag deployment area. If in-vehicle wireless equipment is improperly installed and the airbag inflates, serious injury or death could result.

  • Page 59: Hac Mode

    3. Enter the local emergency number for your current location (for example, 911). 4. Press the Send key to dial the number. Follow the instructions you receive and do not end the call until told to do so. When the SIM card is not inserted or when the Phone Lock function is activated and you do not know the password, press the Left select key for SOS and enter the emergency number for your location.

  • Page 60: Troubleshooting And Faqs

    Troubleshooting and FAQs Consult the following table for resolutions to common problems. If your particular problem cannot be resolved using the information in the table, take your phone to an authorized dealer or service center for assistance. Problem Possible causes Possible solution Poor reception The network signal is too Move to a location where...
  • Page 61 Problem Possible causes Possible solution Battery will The battery or battery Contact the dealer not charge charger is damaged. where you purchased the equipment. The phone’s temperature is 1. Move the battery to an below 32°F (0°C) or higher  environment where the than 113°F (45°C). temperature is within operating range.
  • Page 62 Problem Possible causes Possible solution SIM card error SIM card is damaged or Take the SIM card to a defective. service center for testing. SIM card inserted improperly. Check to ensure that the SIM card is facing the right direction and that it is fully inserted into the slot.

  • Page 63: Specifications

    Specifications Handset standards WCDMA: 850 MHz, 1900 MHz, and 2100 MHz GSM: 850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, and 1900 MHz Dimensions (H×W×D) 4.49" (H) x 2.4" (W) x 0.41" (D) Weight 3.34 oz. (with battery) Display 2.4" 262K TFT color screen Camera 2.0 megapixels, supports images up to 1600 x 1200 pixels...

  • Page 64: Fcc Compliance

    FCC compliance This mobile phone complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 65: Radio Frequency (Rf) Energy

    Radio frequency (RF) energy This model phone meets the government’s requirements for exposure to radio waves. This phone is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U.S. Government: The exposure standard for wireless mobile phones employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR.
  • Page 66 While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various phones and at various positions, they all meet the government requirement. The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this model phone with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines.

  • Page 67: Warranty

    Warranty ZTE offers you a limited warranty that the enclosed subscriber unit and its enclosed accessories will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period that expires one year from the date of sale of the Product to you,...

  • Page 68: Limited Warranty

    WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXCLUDE NOR LIMIT ANY OF YOUR LEGAL (STATUTORY) RIGHTS UNDER THE APPLICABLE NATIONAL LAWS. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW ZTE DOES NOT ASSUME ANY LIABILITY FOR LOSS OF OR DAMAGE TO OR CORRUPTION OF DATA, FOR ANY...

  • Page 69: How To Get Warranty Service

    How to get warranty service To obtain warranty service, please call (877) 817-1759. Please have the following information available when you send the phone in for repair: •    A  valid Proof of Purchase •    R eturn address •    D aytime phone number or fax number •    M odel # • ...

  • Page 70: Notes

    Notes NOTES...

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