ZTE F160 User Manual ZTE CORPORATION ZTE Plaza, Keji Road South, Hi-Tech Industrial Park, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, P. R. China 518057 Tel: (86) 755 26779999 URL: http://www.zte.com.cn E-mail: mobile@zte.com.cn...
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Content Your phone ..........................1 Keys and parts ........................1 Keypad Functions ......................3 Indicators and icons ......................5 Getting started ........................6 Removing back cover......................6 Installing battery ....................... 6 Removing battery ......................7 Inserting (U)SIM card ....................... 7 Removing (U)SIM card ....................
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Making a call from call history ................... 20 Making a speed dial ....................20 Receiving calls ........................ 21 Setting the ring for an incoming call ................21 Rejecting a call ........................ 21 Call options ........................21 Adjusting volume ......................21 Others ..........................
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Contacts ..........................36 Adding a contact ......................36 Editing contact ......................36 Deleting contact ......................36 Assigning a group ......................36 Editing group....................... 37 Deleting group......................37 Others about contacts ...................... 37 Viewing memory info ....................38 Sending bussiness card....................38 Photos and videos........................
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Viewing pictures ......................50 Music ..........................51 Playing a music ......................51 Setting music mode ..................... 52 Managing play-list ...................... 52 Video ..........................52 Playing videos ......................52 Streaming URL ....................... 53 Setting Streaming media ..................... 53 Playing streaming media ..................... 53 Games and applications ....................
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Viewing Internet log ....................66 SMS by PC ........................66 Sending SMS ......................66 Receiving SMS ......................67 Managing SMS box ....................67 Contacts by PC ........................ 67 New contact......................... 67 Editing a contact......................67 Synchronizing contacts ....................68 Import contacts from Microsoft Outlook ..............68 Export contacts to outlook ..................
Empowered by the latest 3G technology, F160 is so powerful and versatile, it converges real-life experiences with real-time connectivity by sharing your daily highlights. This F160 phone is also equipped with high-end business tools that will enhance your professional life. Enjoy the feature of high-speed, broadband-quality connectivity wherever you go.
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ZTE F160 User Manual Microphone # Key C Key End Key Right Soft Key OK Key Front camera Top view and Sides view Headset port Volume Keys Charger/USB port Camera Key Back and Internal view 2 Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION...
(U)SIM card slot Keypad Functions Description Navigation Keys (Up/Down/Left/Right Key) In standby mode: Used as hot keys to activate pre-set functions. • In lists, messages and menus: scroll up, down, left and right. • Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION 3...
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Press the End Key to cancel dialing. • Press the End Key to return to the Main Menu or standby mode. • OK Key In lists and menus: Press the OK Key to start an application/function. • 4 Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION...
Silent mode Vibrate mode Headset mode Headset and vibrate mode GPRS attach GPRS in use Missed video call Missed voice call Bluetooth on Alarm All calls divert Battery status HSDPA mode Roaming Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION 5...
1. Press and hold the End Key to turn off the phone. 2. Remove the back cover. 3. Carefully insert the battery making sure the contacts are located against the gold springs. 4. Push down the battery until it clicks into place. Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION 6...
Disconnect the charger and other accessories from your phone and remove the battery before inserting • and removing your (U)SIM card. 1. Press and hold the End Key to power off the phone. Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION 7...
The memory card gives your phone a very large memory capacity. This allows you to save multimedia data, including images, photos, MP3 audio files, and ring tones. You can also use this memory card to store other files. 8 Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION...
2. Remove the back cover and battery. 3. Push the card so it clicks out. 4. Carefully remove the memory card. 5. Re-insert the battery, close the back cover and switch the handset on. Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION 9...
1. Open the USB port cover. 2. Insert the charger's USB adapter into the USB port. 3. Plug the charger into a standard AC wall outlet. 10 Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION...
Charging is only possible within a temperature range of 0°C to 45°C. • Getting help When you use your phone, there are various ways of accessing help information. Help in your phone Help information for some applications has been pre-loaded into your phone. Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION 11...
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ZTE F160 User Manual Help in the User Manual The User Manual contains help for keys, parts information and instructions for setting up and using the phone. 12 Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION...
After power on the phone, when the name of the service provider is displayed on the screen, the phone is in the standby mode and ready for use. Information bar Network name Function of Left Soft Key Function of Right Soft Key Function of OK Key Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION 13...
The options vary depending on the application/function being used. Back and Exit Keys Press the C Key to go back one step. Press the End Key toreturn to the Main Menu or standby mode. 14 Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION...
You can take photos or videos using the camera, record audio, listen to the radio, etc. File Manager File manager can help you to organize your files in folders. If the memory card is inserted, folders/files stored in it are organized separately. Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION 15...
1. In standby mode, press the OK Key [Menu] to show the Main Menu. 2. Select Settings > Handset > Time and Date to set the time and date. Keypad lock Use the keypad lock to prevent the keys from being pressed accidentally. 16 Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION...
Press the End Key to end the call. • Rejecting a call When the call is coming, press the Left Soft Key [Options] and select Call rejected or SMS reject to reject the call. Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION 17...
4. Press the Clear Key to delete the letter to the left of the cursor. Press and hold Clear Key to delete all entered text to the left of the cursor. Special symbols 1. Press the * Key. Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION 18...
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ZTE F160 User Manual 2. Use the Navigation Keys to select symbol. 3. Press the OK Key [OK]. Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION 19...
1. In standby mode, press and hold the corresponding number key (2 to 9) in the speed dial list to make the call. 2. Press End Key to end the call. Speed dial setting 1. In standby mode, press the OK Key [Menu] and select Contacts. Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION 20...
During a call, you can press the Left Soft Key [Options] for more options. The options vary depending on the function you are currently using. Adjusting volume During a call, press the Volume Keys to adjust the earphone or speaker volume. Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION 21...
When there is incoming video call, your phone will ring or vibrate or show the animated cartoon (Please see Personalize your phone > Profiles). If the caller has the Calling Line Identification (CLI) facility, the caller number appears on the screen. 22 Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION...
In standby mode, press the OK Key [Menu] and select Calls to check the calls log and calls duration. Viewing recent call history 1. Select All calls to view all calls' log. Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION 23...
Call divert allows you to divert your incoming calls to another phone number. For details, contact your service provider. 1. In standby mode, press OK Key [Menu] to enter main menu. 2. Select Settings > Call > Call divert for more options. Always When busy When no reply 24 Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION...
1. In standby mode, press OK Key [Menu] to enter main menu. 2. Select Settings > Call > Call waiting. 3. Press OK Key [Select] and select Activate to register the corresponding service. Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION 25...
Bar all incoming calls Calls cannot be received. Bar incoming calls when international roaming Calls cannot be received when you are using your phone outside your home service area. 26 Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION...
This function allows you to send or hide your number when making calls. You can also select Set by network, then the network will make the choice to show/hide the phone number. This function requires network to support. Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION 27...
Firstly please move the curser to the text field. 1. Press Left Soft Key [Options] and select Templates to switch to the message template interface. 2. Use Up/Down key to choose the item. 3. Press OK Key [OK]. Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION 28...
5. Select Left Soft Key [Options] > Use highlight object > Voice call/Video call to call the message sender. Use number 1. In standby mode, press OK Key [Menu] to enter main menu. 2. Select Messages > Message > Inbox, and press OK Key to select. Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION 29...
Your network will save your messages in this specified period of time. Anonymous You can choose to accept or refuse anonymous Msg. message. Please consult the service provider for detailed Connections information. 30 Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION...
– New video: Start the video camera to create a video file and insert it to the message. – Attachment(s): Insert the files from your phone or memory Card. 8. Press Left Soft Key [Options] and select Send to send your message. Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION 31...
E-mail or retrieve it automatically in a period of time. Templates Settings: There are 10 templates for E-mail in your phone and you can edit them. 4. Press OK Key to save and exit. 32 Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION...
2. Select Messages > E-mail > Inbox, and press OK Key [Select]. 3. Use Up Key or Down Key to select desired E-mail. 4. Select Left Soft Key [Options] > Forward to forward the selected E-mail. Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION 33...
Select (U)SIM Inbox to check the messages saved in (U)SIM card. (This folder is not available for E-mail.). You can move your received messages from inbox to Folders. You can check the amount of memory available for messages through Memory Info. folder. 34 Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION...
Push messages is a formatted SMS that displays a message to the user, giving the option of connecting directly to a particular URL via the mobile's wap browser. Use the browser to view push messages • Set Reject to disable push messages. • Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION 35...
5. Press Left Soft Key [Yes] to delete one contact or all contacts. Assigning a group Assign group for the contacts 1. In standby mode, press OK Key [Menu] to enter main menu, and select Contacts. 2. Select the desired contact. Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION 36...
You can send the contact via SMS, MMS, Email or Bluetooth. Groups You can set Voice call Ring, Video call Ring, or Photo for the contact groups stored in the phone. Delete Delete current selected contact. present Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION 37...
2. Select Left Soft Key [Options] > Send Bus. Card,. 3. Select the sending method from the method list, and press OK Key. 4. Send the business card according to the interface prompt. 38 Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION...
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ZTE F160 User Manual Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION 39...
2. Select Multimedia > Camera and press OK Key to activate camera. 3. Press Right Soft Key [My pics] to open My Pictures folder. 4. Select your desired photo and press OK Key [Open] to view. Additional features when viewing pictures. Function Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION 40...
Save to: You can select TFlash card or phone memory for videos to store. • Use front/back camera: Switch the camera between back and front camera. • Switch to camera: Switch to the camera mode. • Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION 41...
Duration: Set the recording time to No limit, Email size, or Set for MMS. Save to: Select the handset memory or memory card as storage. 2. After recording a voice memo, press Left Soft Key [Options] for more options: 42 Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION...
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ZTE F160 User Manual Send: Send the voice memo through MMS, Email or Bluetooth. Replay: Replay the voice memo. Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION 43...
With this service you can receive and send MMS after your phone accesses internet successfully, and this service also requires your service provider to active data service. Detailed please consult your service Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION 44...
4. Select one device from the displayed list and press OK Key to confirm. 5. Enter the pass code when asked for permission to connect to the device. After the paired device verify the pass code, the device will be added successfully. Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION 45...
Use the parameters obtained from your service provider to complete the modem settings, connect your phone to computer with supplied data cable , then your phone can work as one external modem for the computer. Detailed please consult your service provider. 46 Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION...
2. Select Browser > Saved Page to access the page list interface. 3. Use Up Key or Down Key to view the webpage title. Press OK Key [Link] to open the webpage. Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION 47...
1. When viewing network page, use Up Key or Down Key to select the link, press OK Key to open the objective link. 2. Press OK Key [OK] to confirm and start downloading. The downloading information will be saved in handset memory or memory card. 48 Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION...
Cookie mode: select Accepted all, Rejected all or send Prompt. • Autofill mode: open or close Auto filling mode. • Script: select network page script or not. • Refresh Limit: select the maximum refreshing number. • Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION 49...
You can use following four methods to view the pictures. Open File Manager to view the photos. • i. In standby mode, press OK Key [Menu] and select Tools > File Manager > Phone > Photos > My Pictures. Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION 50...
In standby mode, press OK Key [Menu] and select Multimedia > Playlist to active playlist. ii. Use Up Key or Down Key to select your desired playlist. iii. Press OK Key [Play] to play the audio file. Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION 51...
Active Video Camera to play a video, detailed please refer to the chapter: Photos and videos > Video > • Playing a video. Active Media Player to view the videos. • i. In standby mode, press OK Key [Menu] and select Multimedia > Media player to active media player. 52 Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION...
3. Select desired JAVA program, and press OK Key [Open] to start installation. 4. After installation, press OK Key [Use] and run the program. The installed program is saved in Games and applications menu. Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION 53...
1. In standby mode, press OK Key [Menu] to enter main menu. 2. Select Multimedia > FM radio, and press OK Key. 3. Press Left Soft Key [Options] and select Auto-search to search channels automatically. 54 Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION...
3. Press Left Soft Key [Options] and select Set-channel to input the channels automatically. Radio options In standby mode, select playing radio program, press Left Soft Key [Options] to display more options as below: Auto-search, Set-channel, Rename, Delete and Clear. Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION 55...
Delete: Delete the selected alarm. Notes: If you turn the alarm on, the icon will be displayed in standby mode. The alarm will ring at the set time, even when the phone is powered off. Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION 56...
This function allows you to convert foreign currency to domestic currency. In standby mode, press OK Key [Menu] to enter main menu. • Select Tools > Currency Conversion and press OK Key [OK] to enter Currency Conversion • interface. Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION 57...
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2. Press the OK Key [Reset] to reset. 3. Press the End Key to exit currency conversion function. Notes: You can also input the exchange rate and local amount to get the converted value in foreign amount. 58 Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION...
Select PC Connection to choose the connection method between your computer and phone. Select T-mode to set your hearing aid to T-mode if available and enable T-mode on your handset. Select Restore default settings to reset the handset to the default factory settings. Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION 59...
Select Keypad sounds to set spoken key sounds or tones viii. Select Warning tone to open or close warning voice. ix. Select Power on/off sound to set power on/off sound. x. Select Earpiece volume to adjust earpiece volume. 60 Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION...
If PUK code is supplied with the new bought card, please keep it safely. Fixed dial numbers If you active this function, you can not dial the numbers of out of list. Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION 61...
5. Press Left Soft Key [Yes] to restore factory settings. Notes: This function will not affect the passwords you changed in Settings menu. 6. Or press Right Soft Key [No] to cancel restore. 62 Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION...
In standby mode, press OK Key [Menu] and select Tools > File manager. ii. Select your desired folder in Phone or Memory card. iii. Select Left Soft Key [Options] > Folder information, and press OK Key. Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION 63...
1. In standby mode, press OK Key [Menu] and select Tools > File Manager. 2. Select your desired folder in Phone or Memory card. 3. Select Left Soft Key [Options] > Space information and press OK Key to check the space information. 64 Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION...
Internet by PC You can use the phone as a modem to connect a computer to the internet. Setting PC connection Make sure the phone is switched on and connected to the computer Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION 65...
4. Tick the box for the chosen contact, press the right arrow to choose. 5. Multiple contacts can be chosen, click OK to continue. 6. Enter your messages in text entry field. 7. Click Send button to send the SMS. 66 Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION...
2. Select the desired contact from the list. 3. Double click this record, or click Edit button to access Edit contact interface. 4. Complete to edit the contact information. 5. Press Save button to finish. Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION 67...
4. Right click any selected contacts and select Export to Outlook。 5. If you select Default Mapping button directly, default items information (as the selected items in the above picture) of the selected contacts will be exported to outlook. 68 Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION...
Do not use a damaged or deformed battery. • Do not solder a battery directly. • Remove the battery whose life cycle has expired from equipment immediately. • Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION 70...
Observe any signs that indicate powering off your handsets, such as those near gas stations, or explosives • and power off the handset/device immediately. If you have a heart condition, be careful with the settings of call vibration or tone volume. • Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION 71...
For example, use only the manufacturer mains cable supplied with the AC charger. Radio frequency energy This model phone meets the government’s requirements for exposure to radio waves. • 72 Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION...
When the (U)SIM card is not inserted or when the dial lock function is on, press Right Soft Key [SOS] and then enter the official emergency number for your present location. Press Call Key or OK key [Call] to dial the number. Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION 73...
Copyright notice The video/audio recordings you make/download are protected by copyright laws. They are for personal use only and must not be otherwise used without the permission of the copyright owner. 74 Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION...
Predictive Text? I cannot connect to Join Check: Menu > Configuration tab right to Handset > PC Connection > USB Uninstall and re-install the CD software. See FAQ’s at www.zte.com.cn for more assistance My phone is slow to Restart your phone every day to refresh the memory...
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Enter PUK code Contact your service provider to get the PUK code Enter 16 digit unlock Please contact your service provider code Enter handset lock code The default handset lock code is 0000 76 Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION...
Approximately 3 hours Notes: The phone’s talk time and idle time are based on ideal working environments. The use of extended backlighting, browser, and network conditions can reduce battery life and talk/idle time. Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION 77...
Video calling is only supported by 3G network providers 8. Voice/Video mail - An answering service that automatically answers your calls when you are not available. Others can leave either voice or video messages for you with this service. Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION 78...
To minimize the environmental impact and take more responsibility to the earth we live in, this document shall serve as formal declaration that the ZIP 188 manufactured by ZTE CORPORATION is in compliance with the Directive 2002/95/EC of the European Parliament - RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) with respect to the following substances: 1.
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Not all phones have been rated. Phones that have been rated have a label on the box. Your F160 has been tested for hearing aid device compatibility and has an M[4] and/or T[4] rating.
According to the article, the 13, D.Lgs. 25th July 2005, n. 151 “Performance of the Directives 2002/95/CE, 2002/96/CE and 2003/108/CE, relative to the reduction of the use of dangerous substances in the equipment electronic electrical workers and, let alone to the disposal of the refusals”. Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION 81...
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