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  • Page 1 F102 UMTS/GSM/GPRS Mobile Phone User Manual...

  • Page 2: Legal Information

    ZTE Corporation. The manual is published by ZTE Corporation. We reserve the right to make modifications on print errors or update specifications without prior notice.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    F102 User Manual Contents For Your Safety ................7 General Care ..................... 7 Aircraft Safety ....................9 Hospital Safety....................9 General Guidelines ..................10 Road Safety ..................... 11 Vehicles Equipped with an Airbag ..............12 Third party equipment..................12 Emergency Services..................12 Information on the privacy ................
  • Page 4 Inserting the Micro SD card ................29 Removing the Micro SD card ................30 Accessing the Micro SD card on the phone............30 Starting Up .......................30 Standby Mode ....................31 Signal strength ....................32 Basic Operations ..............33 Navigating the menus..................33 Making a call ....................34 Making a Voice Call ...................34 Making a Video Call...................34 Making an International Call ................35...
  • Page 5 F102 User Manual Alphabetic Mode ....................41 Number Mode ....................41 Inserting symbols ....................41 Menus..................42 Tools ........................ 42 Bluetooth......................42 Alarm........................44 Calendar ......................44 Stopwatch ......................47 World Time......................47 Calculator......................47 Currency Converter....................48 STK (SIM Tool Kit) .....................49 Browser......................49 Home .........................49 New Link ......................49 Bookmark......................49...
  • Page 6 Calls .........................61 Call log.......................61 Calls info......................62 Settings ......................62 Screen .......................62 Handset ......................63 Profiles.......................64 Security......................65 Call ........................67 Multimedia ......................68 Camera......................69 Video camera ....................70 Media player ......................71 Voice recorder ....................72 Playlist .......................73 Slide show ......................74 Streaming URL ....................75 File manager ....................76 Phone ........................76 Micro SD Card ....................84 Questions &...

  • Page 7: For Your Safety

    F102 User Manual For Your Safety General Care Your handset contains delicate electronic circuitry, magnets and battery systems. You should treat it with care and give particular attention to the following points: • Do not allow the handset, battery or accessories to come into contact with liquids or moisture at any time.
  • Page 8 • Do not put a battery into a microwave oven, dryer, or high-pressure container. • Do not contact battery directly to an electric outlet or cigarette lighter charger. Use only approved charger units. • Do not pierce battery with a sharp object such as a needle. •...

  • Page 9: Aircraft Safety

    F102 User Manual • Remember to recycle: the cardboard packing supplied with this handset is ideal for recycling. Warning: In the unlikely event of a battery leak, take care to keep the battery discharge away from your eyes or skin. If the leakage does come into contact with the eyes or skin, please flush thoroughly in clean water and consult with a doctor.

  • Page 10: General Guidelines

    General Guidelines • In some countries, national law prohibits private copying of copyrighted material. Please check the national legislation of the applicable country concerning the use of such material. • Many jurisdictions have laws and regulations about taking pictures in public or private areas and regarding the processing and further use of such pictures.

  • Page 11: Road Safety

    F102 User Manual subject to excessive weight or pressure. Doing so may damage the LCD and camera lens and cause them malfunction. • The operation of some medical electronic devices, such as hearing aids and pacemakers, may be affected if a handset is used next to them. Observe any caution signs and the manufacturer’s recommendations.

  • Page 12: Vehicles Equipped With An Airbag

    Third party equipment The use of third party equipment, cables or accessories, not made or authorized by ZTE, may invalidate the warranty of your handset and also adversely affect the phone’s safety/operation. Emergency Services To make an emergency call in any country: 1.

  • Page 13: Information On The Privacy

    F102 User Manual 4. Press Send Key to dial the number. Follow instructions received and do not end the call until told to do so. When the USIM card is not inserted, press Right Soft Key [SOS] and then enter the official emergency number for your present location.

  • Page 14: Introduction

    GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) or 2.5G networks and achieves seamless handover between different networks. Empowered by the latest 3G technology, F102 is so powerful and versatile, it converges real-life experiences with real-time connectivity by sharing your daily highlights.
  • Page 15 F102 User Manual...

  • Page 16: Key Definition

    Key definition Left Soft Key - Execute prompts that appear in the lower left corner of the screen directly above it. These prompts change according to the screen content.
  • Page 17 F102 User Manual Right Soft Key - Execute prompts that appear in the lower right corner of the screen directly above it. These prompts change according to the screen content. Send Key • Press to send or answer calls. • In standby mode: Press to show all calls.
  • Page 18 OK Key • In standby mode: Press to open the main menu. • In lists and menus: Start an application/function. Dedicated Switch Key Press to enter Task Manager Screen, from which you can view or manage the events and running applications. You can also set the shortcut keys. C Key •...

  • Page 19: Technical Parameters

    F102 User Manual * Key • Press to enter "*". • Press and hold to lock the keypad. • In an editing screen: Press to input punctuation and symbols. # Key • Press to enter "#". • In an editing screen: Press to change the input method.

  • Page 20: Indicators And Icons

    Continuous talk time ( UMTS ) Minimum 300 minutes( subject to network status ) Continuous talk time ( GSM ) Minimum 240 minutes( subject to network status ) Continuous video call time Minimum 180 minutes( subject to network status ) Notes: The phone’s talk and standby time are based on ideal working environments.
  • Page 21 F102 User Manual Indicates your message Inbox is full. Indicates the data communication in progress. Indicates call divert (Always) is active. Indicates you have missed voice calls. Indicates you have missed video calls. Indicates the alarm clock has been set.
  • Page 22 Indicates the vibration mode is activated. Indicates the ringtone is set to shut-off. Indicates the meeting mode is activated. Indicates you are roaming.

  • Page 23: Setting Up Your Phone

    F102 User Manual Setting UP Your Phone Battery The accessory lithium battery of the handset can be immediately used after unpacking. A new battery will have the best performance after full charge/discharge cycles for the first three times. Installing the battery 1.

  • Page 24: Removing The Battery

    Notes: The phone automatically switches off if the battery voltage is too low. When not using the battery for a long period, remove it from the phone and store it in a cool dry place. Removing the battery 1. Make sure the power is off. 2.

  • Page 25: Charging The Battery

    F102 User Manual 3. Lift the battery away from the phone. i. Use a fingernail to hook the edge of the battery, as shown in the picture. ii. Lift the battery up to remove it. Charging the battery Your phone is powered by a rechargeable battery. The battery is not fully charged when first unpacked, but there may be enough power to power your phone on.

  • Page 26: Usim Card

    Caution: Charging is only possible within the temperature range of 0°C to 45°C. It takes 2~3 hours to fully charge the battery. USIM card You can obtain a USIM card from a mobile phone service provider when you sign on as a subscriber.

  • Page 27: Installing The Usim Card

    F102 User Manual Installing the USIM card 1. Press and hold End Key to power off your phone. 2. Remove the back cover and battery. See Setting Up Your Phone-Battery- Removing the battery. 3. Insert the USIM card into the card holder. See ① of the following pictures.

  • Page 28: Removing The Usim Card

    When inserting the USIM card, make sure that the metal contacts face downward and the cut corner is at the top left, as shown on your phone. Removing the USIM card 1. Press and hold End Key to power off your phone. 2.

  • Page 29: Inserting The Micro Sd Card

    F102 User Manual Notes: Your phone can support a Micro SD card with capacity up to 4GB. Inserting the Micro SD card 1. Pull the Micro SD cover out of the Micro SD card slot and rotate it 90 degrees.

  • Page 30: Removing The Micro Sd Card

    Removing the Micro SD card 1. Pull the Micro SD cover out of the Micro SD card slot and rotate it 90 degrees. 2. Push the card so it clicks out. 3. Slide down gently and remove the card from the slot. Accessing the Micro SD card on the phone 1.

  • Page 31: Standby Mode

    F102 User Manual Notes: The PIN code is the password provided by your network service provider. You need this password to use the USIM card. When the entered PIN code or handset code is accepted, the phone will automatically search for the designated network.

  • Page 32: Signal Strength

    Press End Key to return to standby mode from any situation. Signal strength The signal strength icon shows on the top left corner of the screen. More bars indicate a stronger signal. For example, indicates strong signal. Notes: If the phone is not able to detect the designated network, or links to a network that you are not authorized to use, the signal strength meter will show no bar .

  • Page 33: Basic Operations

    F102 User Manual Basic Operations Navigating the menus The phone features, various functions and settings are in menus and submenus. To select a function from menus: 1. Press OK Key [Menu] from standby mode to open the main menu. 2. Use Navigation Keys to scroll up, down, left or right through the main menu.

  • Page 34: Making A Call

    1. Press OK Key to confirm your selection. 2. Press Up/Down Key to scroll to the desired option, for example, 10s auto keylock. 3. Press OK Key to save your settings. Notes: In this user manual, the steps needed to reach a menu are shown in a condensed form, for example: Menu >...

  • Page 35: Making An International Call

    F102 User Manual Notes: The called party as well as the network has to be capable of handling video calls. If you are calling a number that does not meet these requirements, the phone will stop dialing the number. Making an International Call 1.

  • Page 36: Call A Previous Dialed Number

    Call a Previous Dialed Number 1. Press Send Key in standby mode to display All calls. 2. Press Up/Down Key to select a number. 3. Press Send Key for a voice call, or press Options > Call > Video call for a video call.

  • Page 37: Answering A Call

    F102 User Manual Answering a call Answering a Voice Call If there is an incoming call, • Press Send Key to answer it. You can use the microphone on the earphone to talk if there is an incoming call. • Press the button on the earphone to answer the call.

  • Page 38: Ending A Call

    Ending a Call Press End Key to end a call. Call Options Press Left Soft Key during a call for more options. Options vary depending on the current situation: 1. Before you answer the call: Mute: Mute your current ringtone. SMS reject: Send an SMS message to the caller if your reject his or her call.

  • Page 39: Locking The Keypad

    F102 User Manual Locking the keypad 1. Press and hold * Key in standby mode. 2. Press Right Soft Key. The icon will be on the display after you lock the keypad. Unlocking the keypad 1. Press * Key. 2. Press Right Soft Key.

  • Page 40: Word Predictive Text Mode

    Display Symbol Text Entry Mode Number mode Symbols inputting mode When you are in a field that allows characters to be entered, you will find the text input mode display symbol in the upper right corner of the display. Word Predictive Text Mode Word predictive text mode is based on a built-in dictionary and generates words from the combination of letters pressed.

  • Page 41: Alphabetic Mode

    F102 User Manual Alphabetic Mode In alphabetic mode, the alphanumeric keys ( ) are used to enter letters and numbers. You can press an alphanumeric key repeatedly until the required letter appears in the text. Press once to input the first letter on the keypad, press twice quickly to input the second letter, and so on.

  • Page 42: Menus

    Menus Tools In standby mode, press Menu > Tools to access the Tools menu interface. Bluetooth Your phone includes Bluetooth to connect your handset to wireless earphones and hands free car kits. You can also transfer files between your phone and other Bluetooth devices such as another phone or a laptop.
  • Page 43 F102 User Manual After the counterpart verifies the pass code, you can add the device successfully. Press Left Soft Key, you can do such operations: – New device: Search for a new device. – Authorize Device: Authorize the device to connect without confirmation.

  • Page 44: Alarm

    Alarm You can set the alarm to ring if required. Select your desired alarm to configure in the alarm list. (If there is no alarm, press OK Key to add a new alarm.) 1. Press OK Key to view the selected alarm item. 2.
  • Page 45 F102 User Manual can move the date cursor to the desired location using Up/Down/Left/Right Key. On a date the schedule is arranged, a blue icon will be displayed on the bottom right corner of the date. 1. Press Right Soft Key to add a new schedule item: Meeting: Input Subject (required), Location, Start time, End time, Start date, End date, Alarm set, Alarm time, Alarm data, Repeat set and Repeat until.
  • Page 46 3. Press OK Key to see the schedule list of selected date. 4. Press Left Soft Key to display the following popup menu items: New: Add a new schedule item. Send: You can choose to send the selected schedule via SMS, MMS or Bluetooth.

  • Page 47: Stopwatch

    F102 User Manual Stopwatch You can measure time and take split times or lap times, for example, in different sports. 1. Press OK Key to start timing. 2. Press OK Key to stop the timing during the operation and view the duration of time.

  • Page 48: Currency Converter

    1. Press keys to enter numbers. 2. Press Left Soft Key to enter the decimal point. 3. Press Up/Down Key or Left/Right Key to choose +, –, ×, ÷. 4. Press C Key to clear the last digit you input or the results. 5.

  • Page 49: Stk (Sim Tool Kit)

    F102 User Manual STK (SIM Tool Kit) STK appears on the screen only if your USIM card provides this function. For further details, please contact your service provider. Browser Home Select Home to connect the browser to a default homepage.

  • Page 50: History

    History This function allows you to check the visited pages. Saved Page This function displays the list of pages that saved as off-line files. Settings This function allows you to configure the browser settings. • Connection settings: Press OK Key to enter Connection settings interface. The default configuration files could not be deleted.

  • Page 51: Version

    2. Press OK Key to run it. Notes: Your F102 has a multi-tasking Java runtime environment, so multiple applications can run at the same time. F102 allows up to 3 applications run concurrently. If you want to run another application. 1. Press End Key.

  • Page 52: Options Of Games & Apps

    Options of Games & apps You can do the following operations by pressing Left Soft Key. • If you have selected an application not running: Info: View detailed information of the Java application. Remove: Remove or uninstall the Java application. Update: Update the Java application.

  • Page 53: Install Application

    F102 User Manual Notes: Default applications cannot be removed. If you want to update one application, please make sure that the original application files must exist at the previous URL which is used to install this application. Install Application You may have two ways to install applications: •...

  • Page 54: Contacts

    Contacts You can store contacts with a variety of phone and fax numbers as well as additional address details. Notes: • shows the contacts are stored in your USIM card. • shows the contacts are stored in your phone memory and classified as Friends. •...
  • Page 55 F102 User Manual • Copy: Copy this contact or all contacts stored in the phone to USIM card, or vice versa. • Send business card: Send the name and number of this contact via SMS, MMS or Bluetooth. • Default Memory: You can select the phone or the USIM card to save your contacts in.

  • Page 56: Usim, Friends, Family And Work

    USIM, Friends, Family and Work These menus allow you to manage groups’ information. Contacts saved in the USIM card are sorted as an independent group. If the user appoints the record to none of the groups, the record will be sorted into All. Messages Message SMS (Short Messaging Service) allows you to send text messages and manage...
  • Page 57 F102 User Manual – Press Left Soft Key to insert Templates. – Press Left Soft Key to insert My words. v. Press Left Soft Key > Save to save your message. vi. Press OK Key to send your message. • Send an MMS message i.
  • Page 58 – Image: Insert the image files from your phone or MicroSD Card. – Audio: Insert the audio files from your phone or MicroSD Card. – Video: Insert the video files from your phone or MicroSD Card. – New image: Start the camera to take a photo and insert it to the message. –...
  • Page 59 F102 User Manual Drafts The drafts folder contains drafts and unfinished messages. From this folder you can edit, delete or resend your messages. Sent The Sent folder contains messages sent successfully. From this folder you can edit, delete or forward messages to another recipient.
  • Page 60 Delivery mode: You can set immediate delivery or defer it for a specified period of time. Delivery time: You can set a specified period of time to send MMS when you set After sending in Delivery mode. The max delivery time is 99 hours. Time per page: You can set the play time of each page.

  • Page 61: Calls

    F102 User Manual Memory info. You can check the available memory for messages. Calls Call log 1. In standby mode, press Send Key or press Menu > Calls > All calls/Missed calls/ Received calls/Dialled calls. 2. Select a call item from the list and you can do the following operations: i.

  • Page 62: Calls Info

    Calls info. Call duration This menu shows the last call duration and all calls duration. You can clear all the call duration timers by pressing Right Soft Key. Notes: Before you reset the timers, you should enter the handset lock code. The default of this code is 0000.

  • Page 63: Handset

    F102 User Manual Handset This menu allows you to configure your handset settings: 1. Language: You can set the current display language. 2. Set time: You can set the time and date. 3. Missed Call(s) Tone: You can set the ringtone notification for missed calls.

  • Page 64: Profiles

    Preferred selection: a) Automatic: The phone will scan for the available network when you are outside the home network. b) Manual: The phone will list all networks for you to choose from when you are outside the home network. 9. Access point settings: You can view the access point list. To modify these settings please contact your service provider.

  • Page 65: Security

    F102 User Manual i. Ringtone: Select the voice ringtone for incoming voice call notification. ii. Videocall ringtone: Select the voice ringtone for incoming video call notification. iii. Ring volume: Adjust the ringtone volume level. iv. Ring type: Select the notification mode for incoming calls.
  • Page 66 Notes: If you enter the PIN incorrectly three times in a row, the USIM card will be locked. You have to enter the PUK for the card in order to unlock it. Please contact your service provider to obtain a PUK. Handset code If the phone lock is activated, the phone will prompt to enter the handset code.

  • Page 67: Call

    F102 User Manual Fixed dial numbers You can define a list of numbers that you can dial. This information is saved in the USIM card. You can not dial the numbers out of the list. Notes: Setting fixed dial numbers requires entry of the PIN2 code.

  • Page 68: Multimedia

    3. Call barring Restrict the dialing or receiving of certain calls. To activate or cancel call barring, you have to enter the network password provided by your service provider. i. Bar all outgoing calls: You can not make calls. ii. Bar outgoing calls (international): You can not make international calls. iii.

  • Page 69: Camera

    F102 User Manual Warning: Respect the personal rights of others and obey the local laws, regulations, and customs when taking and using images or video clips. Camera There is an integrated digital camera in your phone. This application enables you to take a still picture.

  • Page 70: Video Camera

    • Photo quality: Set the quality standard of your photo. • Brightness: Set the brightness of your photo. • Contrast: Set the contrast of your photo. • Effect: Set the effect of your photo. • Shutter sound: Select the sound when the shutter is pressed. •...

  • Page 71: Media Player

    F102 User Manual Press OK Key to save the video just taken to My Videos. The file will be in *.3gp or *.MP4 format. Press Right Soft Key to discard the video just taken. Options for video camera While in video mode, press Left Soft Key for more options.

  • Page 72: Voice Recorder

    Start the Media Player From standby mode, you can activate Media Player through Menu > Multimedia > Media player. Open an item to play Press Options > Open to choose an item to play: • Files: Switch to the File Manager interface. •...

  • Page 73: Playlist

    F102 User Manual Start recording 1. Press OK Key to start recording your voice memo. 2. Press OK Key to pause and then press OK Key to resume recording. Stop recording Press Right Soft Key to stop recording. 1. Press OK Key to save it.

  • Page 74: Slide Show

    3. When you create a playlist, press Left Soft Key for more options: Edit Playlist: Edit the selected playlist. New Playlist : Create a new playlist file. Rename : Rename the selected playlist file. Delete : Delete the selected playlist file. Delete all : Delete all files.

  • Page 75: Streaming Url

    F102 User Manual Rename: Rename the selected slide. Delete: Delete the selected slide. Delete all: Delete all the slides in the list. Info. : View the information of the selected slide. Streaming URL The streaming content is only available while you are connected to the server, depending on your service provider or suitable content.

  • Page 76: File Manager

    File manager In standby mode, press Menu > File manager to access the File manager menu interface. Phone Photos This application enables you to view still images. Image files can be stored in different folders: Wallpapers, My Pictures or the folders you created. Wallpapers Choose Wallpapers and then press Left Soft Key to display the following submenu: •...
  • Page 77 F102 User Manual Space information: View the usage information of your phone. • Select the desired image and press OK Key to view the enlarged image. Press Right Soft Key to view the image via full screen. Press Left Key to view the previous image.
  • Page 78 Add to slide: Add the selected image to slide. Move to: Move the pictures to the other folder. Copy to: Copy the pictures to the other folder. Rename: Change the name of the selected image. Delete: Delete marked images. Delete all: Delete all images saved in My Pictures and all folders you created. Mark all files: Mark all images of the folder.
  • Page 79 F102 User Manual Audio This application enables you to listen to audio files. Audio files can be stored in different folders: Ringtones, My Audio or the folders you created. Ringtones is a folder dedicated to ringtones. My Audio is a folder dedicated to voice memos.
  • Page 80 Press Right Soft Key to mute or unmute the playing. If you stop playing the audio file, you can press Left Soft Key to do the following operations: – Set as voicecall ringtone: You can set the audio file as the voicecall ringtone.
  • Page 81 F102 User Manual Send: Send the selected audio via MMS or Bluetooth. Set as ringtone: Set the selected audio file as ringtone. Add to playlist: Add the selected audio files to a playlist. Move to: Move the music to the other folder.
  • Page 82 – Set as videocall ringtone: You can set the audio file as the videocall ringtone. – File information: You can view information about the selected audio file. – Network settings: Set the parameters of streaming media. Please contact the service provider for detailed information. –...
  • Page 83 F102 User Manual Rename: You can rename the selected video file. Delete: You can delete the selected video file. Delete all: Delete all videos saved in the My Videos and all folders you created. Mark all files: Mark all video files of the folder.

  • Page 84: Micro Sd Card

    Micro SD Card Your phone is equipped with a Micro SD to expand the phone’s available memory space. It allows you to easily store images, videos, music files, and voice data in your phone. Select a folder and press Left Soft Key to display the following popup menu items: •...
  • Page 85 F102 User Manual • Rename: You can rename the selected file. • Delete: You can delete the selected folder. • Delete all: You can delete all the folders. • Mark all files: You can mark all the files in the folder.

  • Page 86: Questions & Answers

    Questions & Answers If you encounter problems while using the phone, or if it performs erratically, you can consult the information in the chart below. If your particular problem cannot be resolved using the information in the chart, contact the dealer where you purchased the phone.
  • Page 87 F102 User Manual Problem Possible causes Possible solution • Poor network trunk quality Press End Key and dial again. on the part of your service You may be switched to a better-quality network trunk or provider. phone line. Echo or noise •...
  • Page 88 Problem Possible causes Possible solution • The standby time is related to If you are located in an area your service provider system where signaling is weak, temporarily power off the phone. configuration. The same phone used with different service providers’ systems will not provide exactly the same length of standby time.
  • Page 89 F102 User Manual Problem Possible causes Possible solution • USIM card malfunction or Take the USIM card to your damage. service provider for testing. • USIM card inserted USIM card Insert the USIM card properly. error improperly. • Debris on the USIM card Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the contacts.
  • Page 90 Problem Possible causes Possible solution • You have activated the Go to Settings > Call > Call Call Barring feature. barring , and then select Cancel You cannot all call barring. make outgoing • You have activated the Go to Settings > Security > calls.

  • Page 91: Glossary

    F102 User Manual Glossary • 2G - Second Generation wireless communication system. 2G system supports low quality voice and low-rate packet-data service. 2G refers to GSM in European countries, and CDMA in America. • 3G - Third Generation wireless communication system. 3G is the next generation wireless communication system that offers real-time video streaming services and high-rate packet-data service.

  • Page 92: Information On Products Disposal

    INFORMATION ON PRODUCTS DISPOSAL The symbol brought back on the equipment indicates that the refusal must be object of “separate collection”. Therefore, the customer will have to confer (or to make to confer) the refusal to the centers of differentiated collection predisposed from the local administrations, or to deliver it to the retailer in exchange of one new equipment purchased.

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