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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User Guide AT&T Z432...
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2014 ZTE CORPORATION. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be excerpted, reproduced, translated or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and microfilm, without the prior written permission of ZTE Corporation.
  • Page 3 Devices purchased for use on AT&T’s system are designed for use exclusively on AT&T’s system. You agree that you won’t make any modifications to the Equipment or programming to enable the Equipment to operate on any other system. A voice plan is required on all voice-capable devices, unless specifically noted otherwise in the terms governing your agreement.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Getting Started ..........................1 Starting Up ..........................1 Charging the Battery ......................4 Switching Your Phone On/Off ..................5 Getting 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 ......................
  • Page 6 Messaging ..........................20 SMS and MMS Messages ....................20 General Settings ........................ 23 Voicemail ..........................23 Email ............................. 24 Setting Up Your Email Account .................. 24 Browsing the Internet ......................26 Using Mobile Web ......................26 Using the ATT.net Homepage ..................26 Visiting a Website from within the Browser ............26 Bluetooth ..........................
  • Page 7 Tools ..............................37 Alarm ............................37 Notepad ..........................37 Calculator ..........................38 Tip Calculator ........................39 Stopwatch ..........................39 World Time ...........................40 Conversion ...........................40 Settings ............................42 Display Settings ......................... 42 Phone Settings ........................42 Profiles ............................43 Call Settings .........................44 Connection Settings .......................45 Security Settings .......................46 AT&T Software Update ....................48 Customization ........................49 Accessibility ..........................50...
  • Page 8 Care and Maintenance ....................... 51 General Care ........................51 General Guidelines ......................53 CTIA Requirements ......................55 Aircraft Safety ........................56 Hospital Safety ........................56 Road Safety ..........................56 Vehicles Equipped with Airbags ................57 Declaration of Conformity ................... 57 Disposing of Your Phone ....................57 Emergency Service ......................58 HAC Mode ..........................59 Troubleshooting and FAQs ....................

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Getting Started 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. Starting Up 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 10 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. •...
  • Page 11 Removing the SIM Card Hold the Power Key to power off the phone. Remove the back cover and battery. Gently remove the SIM card from the card slot. Inserting the microSD™ Card Note: This phone can support a memory card with a capacity of up to 32 GB. Hold the Power Key to power off the phone.

  • Page 12: Charging The Battery

    Caution: Do not attempt to use memory cards other than microSD cards with this phone. Attempting to use non-compatible memory cards might cause loss of data or damage to the phone, and may void your Warranty. Removing the microSD Card Hold the Power Key to power off the phone.

  • Page 13: Switching Your Phone On/Off

    When the battery is fully charged, unplug the charger and disconnect it from the phone. Notes: • The phone automatically powers off whenever the battery power is too low. • Use only the charger supplied with the phone, or other chargers approved by ZTE.

  • Page 14: Getting To Know Your Phone

    Getting to Know Your Phone 3.5 mm Headset Earpiece Jack Volume Power Key Up/Down Camera Keys 4-Way Lens Navigation Key Left OK Key Soft Key Right Soft Key Send Key Micro USB End Key Charging Clear Key Port Delete Key Task Key Enter/Return Microphone...

  • Page 15: Key Functions

    Key Functions Description OK Key In lists and menus: This key will activate the currently selected option. From the home screen: This key will launch the main menu. 4-Way In lists, messages, and menus: Used to scroll up, down, Navigation left, and right.

  • Page 16: Key Description

    Description Clear Key Delete characters when entering text. Volume Up/ Adjust the volume of the phone. Down Keys Camera 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.

  • Page 17: 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 Soft Key function indicators Indicators and Icons...
  • Page 18 Indicators and Icons (continued) Indicator What it means Indicator What it means Message memory Bluetooth on full Call forwarding Email inbox full active Battery status New voicemail Missed call Mute GPRS in use (green Headset mode and white) Vibrate mode Alarm Getting Started...

  • Page 19: Main Menu

    Main Menu From home screen, press the Right Soft Key for Menu to access the main menu. Main Menu Icons Icon Name Description AT&T Use the AT&T Navigator GPS application to Navigator get spoken turn-by-turn directions. Camera Capture photos or video. Send and read text (SMS) or multimedia Messaging (MMS) messages.
  • Page 20 Main Menu Icons (continued) Icon Name Description Browser Browse the Internet on your phone. Music Play the audio file. Calendar See what’s on your calendar. Recent Calls Check the call log and call duration. Data Balance Auto dials *777*3#. View applications and tools such as Alarm, My Stuff Notepad, Calculator, and more.

  • Page 21: Phone Calls

    Phone Calls How to Make Calls From home screen, enter a phone number. Press the Send Key to place the call. Using the Address Book From the home screen, select Main Menu Address Book. Highlight a contact and press the Send Key to call the contact. Refer to the Address Book section in this manual for more details.

  • Page 22: Adjusting The Volume

    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 Up/Down Keys to adjust the earpiece or speaker volume. Recent Calls With this feature, you can check the call log and call duration. From the home screen, select Main Menu Recent Calls.

  • Page 23: 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 24: Configuring Speed Dial

    Configuring Speed Dial From the home screen, select Main Menu Address Book. Use the 4-Way Navigation Key to select a contact, press the Left Soft Key for Options. Scroll down to Set as Speed Dial. Press the OK Key to select. Press Up or Down on the 4-Way Navigation Key to select an Unassigned slot.
  • Page 25 Edit: Edit the highlighted contact’s information. 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, Friends, and more.

  • Page 26: Entering Text

    Entering Text OK Key 4-Way Navigation Key Clear Key Delete Key Enter/Return Key Alt Key Symbols Key Shift Key Space Key To enter letters, press the letter keys on the keyboard. While on the home screen, you can use the 4-Way Navigation Key to access shortcuts: •...
  • Page 27 (Shift Key) to switch the uppercase and lowercase letters. Press Press the Shift Key twice to change to all caps. (Alt Key) to enter a number or alternate character shown on a Press key. Press the Alt Key twice to change to numeric mode. (Symbols Key), then use the 4-Way To enter symbols, press Navigation Key to locate a symbol.

  • Page 28: 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 29: Message Options

    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. Press the OK Key to view the message, or, from the home screen, select Main Menu Messaging Conversations to check your messages.

  • Page 30: General Settings

    From the home screen, select Main Menu Messaging Create New Message. Press down on the 4-Way Navigation Key to move the cursor into the Text field. Select Options Insert Quick Text. Select a Quick Text message from the list and press the OK Key to insert it.

  • Page 31: Voicemail

    Voicemail Voicemail Settings From the home screen, select Main Menu Messaging Settings Voicemail to determine the number to dial to retrieve your voice messages. Your voicemail phone number is preset by your service provider. You do not need to set it manually. Retrieving a Voicemail The new voicemail icon ( ) will appear at the top of the screen to...

  • Page 32: Email

    Email Setting Up Your Email Account With the Email application, you can access your email from various providers including AOL , Yahoo! Mail, Gmail™, AIM, and Hotmail. ® ® ® ® From the home screen, select Main Menu Email. Select the name of your email provider. (The following steps will vary depending on your provider.) If your email provider is not listed, scroll down and select Other Providers.
  • Page 33 Scroll down and press the OK Key to sign in. Email...

  • Page 34: 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 From the home screen, select Main Menu Browser. Press the Left Soft Key for Options and select New Link [*] to enter a website address.

  • Page 35: 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 36: Sending Data

    Wait 60 seconds for the phone to finish searching, or press the Right Soft Key for Stop if the target device appears in the list before 60 seconds have elapsed. Highlight a device from the list and press the OK Key for Pair. You may be asked to confirm a passkey.

  • Page 37: Receiving Data

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

  • Page 38: Entertainment

    Entertainment The Camera feature allows you to take photos and shoot video clips. Z432 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. Photos taken with the camera can be stored in the phone’s memory or on the microSD card.

  • Page 39: Capturing And Viewing Video

    Capturing and Viewing Video Your phone allows you to record, store, and play back video files. Recording a Video From the home screen, hold the Camera Key. Press right on the 4-Way Navigation Key to switch to video camera mode. Press the OK Key to start recording.

  • Page 40: Music

    Music Your phone includes a free music player to play your music files and create playlists. Playing Music From the home screen, select Main Menu Music Music Player All Music. Highlight a sound file and press the OK Key to play it. Entertainment...
  • Page 41 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 42: Voice Recorder

    Voice Recorder This function allows you to record a voice memo. You can also set the voice memo as a ringtone or message tone. From the home screen, select Main Menu My Stuff Tools Voice Recorder. Select Start to start recording your voice memo. Select Pause to pause the recording.

  • Page 43: Calender

    Calendar With the Calendar feature you can set appointments and view events. From the home screen, select Main Menu Calendar. Press the Left Soft Key for Options to access the following menu: New: Create a new appointment or task reminder. Appointment: Add an appointment.

  • Page 44: At&T Navigator

    AT&T Navigator AT&T Navigator is a location-based service that can provide GPS navigation with turn-by-turn voice directions, full-color maps, and real- time traffic updates. You can also search for local businesses such as gas stations and restaurants in your immediate vicinity. From the home screen, select Main Menu Navigator.

  • Page 45: Tools

    Tools Alarm This feature allows you to set an alarm to ring at a specific time. From the home screen, select Main Menu My Stuff Tools Alarm. Press the OK Key to edit and configure the alarm as needed. Alarm Switch: Turns the alarm clock on or off. Alarm Time: Specifies the time when the alarm will sound.

  • Page 46: Calculator

    To change a note entry, press the OK Key twice for Edit. To add another new note, highlight any note in the notepad list. Press the Left Soft Key for Options and choose Add. To delete a note, or send a note via text, MMS, email, or Bluetooth, use the Options menu and navigate accordingly.

  • Page 47: Tip Calculator

    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. From the home screen, select Main Menu My Stuff Tools Tip Calculator.

  • Page 48: World Time

    World Time With this feature, you can check the current local time and date for major cities around the world. From the home screen, select Main Menu My Stuff Tools World Time. Press left or right on the 4-Way Navigation Key to select a city. Press the OK Key to search for a city by name.
  • Page 49 All Other Conversions Enter a number into one of the two fields, using the 4-Way Navigation Key to move between the fields. To change the unit of measurement, select the field whose unit you would like to change and press the OK Key. Highlight a unit of measurement and press the OK Key.

  • Page 50: Settings

    Settings Display Settings From the home screen, select Main Menu Settings Display Settings. • Theme: Switch between display themes. • Wallpaper: Set the background wallpaper, which will be displayed on the home screen. You can select a photo saved in My Pictures, or you can choose from one of the default pictures, preloaded on the phone.

  • Page 51: Profiles

    home screen only. For example, you could assign right on the 4-Way Navigation Key to start the Calculator. • Auto Keypad Lock: Configure your phone to lock the keypad when it is not in use. You can select the time delay from the available choices. If you select Off, the phone will not lock the keypad automatically.

  • Page 52: Call Settings

    • Alert Type: Set the ring type (e.g. vibrate, ring, vibrate and ring, and ascending ringtone). • Receiver Volume: Set the volume of the receiver. • Message Tone: Set the notification ringtone for an incoming SMS or MMS message. • Key Tone: Enable or disable keypad tones when dialing. •...

  • Page 53: Connection Settings

    Set by Network: The network chooses whether to show/hide your phone number. 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.

  • Page 54: Security Settings

    PC Connection: Choose whether to connect your phone to a computer via USB or Bluetooth. GPS: Turn on/off your GPS status, or enable the Third-party GPS option. 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.
  • Page 55 PIN Code A PIN is attached to a SIM card. If the SIM card is moved to another phone, the same PIN will still be required in order to make calls. When you assign a PIN to your SIM card, you will need to enter the PIN code when the phone is powered on.

  • Page 56: At&T Software Update

    Fixed Dialing If you set Fixed Dialing Status to On, you can only dial numbers on the Fixed Dialing Numbers list. You will need to enter your PIN2 code to use this feature. Master Clear/Reset The Master Clear function will clear all user data and reset the phone to factory default settings.

  • Page 57: Customization

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

  • Page 58: Accessibility

    “Turn on the HAC Setting” under Care and Maintenance in this manual. From the home screen, select Main Menu Settings Phone Settings T-coil Setting. Press the OK Key to enable or disable the T-coil Setting. Your Z432 has been tested for hearing-aid device compatibility and has an M3/T3 rating. Accessibility...

  • Page 59: 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: • Do not allow the handset, battery, or accessories to come into contact with liquids or moisture at any time.
  • Page 60 • Do not connect a battery directly to an electrical outlet or the cigarette lighter port of a car. Use only approved charging units. • Do not pierce a battery with a sharp object such as a needle. • When disposing of a battery, be sure it is nonconducting by applying vinyl tape to the (+) and (-) terminals.

  • Page 61: General Guidelines

    • Be careful not to place the handset near heat sources (such as a heater) or too close to the edge of a table. • Use 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.
  • Page 62 • Please check with your service provider regarding roaming surcharges and network availability. Coverage may not be available in some areas. • The 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.

  • Page 63: Ctia Requirements

    • Your phone contains metal; individuals with certain conditions have been known to develop an itch, rash, or eczema from exposure to certain metals. CTIA Requirements • Do not disassemble or open, crush, bend or deform, puncture or shred. • Do 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.

  • Page 64: Aircraft Safety

    Aircraft Safety • When traveling by air, power off your phone prior to takeoff. • Obey all posted signs and crew instructions regarding the use of mobile phones on the aircraft. • Be sure to check the alarm settings to ensure that the phone will not automatically power on during the flight.

  • Page 65: Vehicles Equipped With Airbags

    • Electronic vehicle systems, such as anti-lock brakes, speed (cruise) control, and fuel injection systems are not normally affected by radio transmissions. Observe all warnings from your vehicle’s manufacturer regarding the use of mobile phones and possible interference. If you observe your vehicle functioning incorrectly and suspect that it may be related to interference from the handset, do not switch on the handset in or near the vehicle until the vehicle has been checked by a qualified...

  • Page 66: Emergency Service

    Contact your local authorities for more information about approved disposal methods, or take it to a local electronics retailer for proper disposal or recyclings. Emergency Service Note: Emergency service numbers vary by country. To make an emergency call in any country: Ensure that your handset is turned on and in service.

  • Page 67: Hac Mode

    HAC Mode When HAC mode is active, your phone sends the audio signals from your phone to the telecoil rather than to the microphone of your hearing aid. The HAC setting only improves the quality of sound transmitted through the earpiece; it does not affect the speakerphone or a headset. •...

  • Page 68: 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 The network signal is...
  • Page 69 Problem Possible Causes Possible Solution Battery will The battery or battery Contact the dealer where not charge charger is damaged. you purchased the equipment. The phone’s temperature 1. Move the battery to an is below 32°F (0°C) or environment where the higher than 113°F (45°C).
  • Page 70 Problem Possible Causes Possible Solution Phone will not Battery is depleted. Charge the battery. turn on SIM card error SIM card is damaged or Take the SIM card to a defective. service center for testing. SIM card inserted Check to ensure that the improperly.

  • Page 71: Specifications

    Specifications UMTS/HSPA: 850 MHz, 1900 MHz Handset Standards GSM/EDGE: 850 MHz 1900 MHz HSDPA: 3.6 MBps Dimensions (H×W×D) 4.48 x 2.38 x 0.44 " " " Weight 3.24 oz. (with battery) Display 2.4" 262K TFT color screen Camera 2.0 megapixels, supports images up to 1600 x 1200 pixels Video capture Up to 15fps (QVGA) Extended memory...

  • Page 72: Fcc Compliance

    FCC Compliance This mobile phone complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference, and This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 73: 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 74 SAR information on this model phone is on file with the FCC and can be found under the Display Grant section of http://www. fcc.gov/oet/ea/fccid/ after searching on FCC ID: Q78-Z432. For body-worn operation, this phone has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines for use with an accessory that contains no metal and positions the handset a minimum of 0.6 inches (1.5 cm) from the...

  • Page 75: 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, provided that you are the original end user purchaser of the Product and provided that your purchase was made from a supplier authorized by the Seller.

  • Page 76: Limited Warranty

    c) Normal wear and tear. d) If the Product has been opened, modified or repaired by anyone other than a warranty service center or if it is repaired using unauthorized spare parts. e) If the serial number or mobile accessory date code has been removed, erased, defaced, altered or are illegible in any way subject to sole judgment of ZTE.

  • Page 77: 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 • Return address • Daytime phone number or fax number •...

  • Page 78: Notes

    Notes Notes...

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