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GSM Dual-Band GPRS Digital Mobile Phone User Manual The manual is applicable for th e U5100 mobile phone.
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Contents Let’s get started ...................... 6 Lost or stolen? ...................... 6 Using your phone safely ..................7 Battery care and safety ..................11 Charger care and safety ..................12 Getting to know your phone................15 ...
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making a call ....................26 Receiving a call ..................27 Adjusting the volume .................. 27 Hands-free ....................27 Call options ....................27 Sending messages ..................... 28 Viewing messages ..................... 28 Adding a new contact ..................29 ...
Let’s get started Let’s get started Thanks for choosing the ZTE U5100. It’s a GSM dual band GPRS digital mobile phone, which we’ll simply call ‘phone’ from now on. If you’d like your phone to live a long and fruitful life, please read this guide carefully and keep it for future reference.
Let’s get started Using your phone safely on the road Using a phone while driving is illegal in many countries. Please follow local laws and drive safely at all times. near sensitive electronics Don’t use your phone near sensitive electronic equipment – particularly medical devices such as pacemakers –...
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Let’s get started Your phone can cause interference with aircraft equipment. So it’s essential you follow airline regulations. And if airline personnel ask you to switch off your phone, or disable its wireless functions, please do as they say. in hospital ...
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Let’s get started Never take your phone apart. Please leave that to the professionals. Unauthorised repairs could break the terms of your warranty. broken antenna Don’t use your phone if the antenna is damaged, as it could cause injury.
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Let’s get started Turn off your phone in or near areas where explosive materials are used. Always obey local laws and turn off your phone when requested. emergency calls To make an emergency call your phone must be turned on and in an area where there’s network coverage.
Let’s get started Battery care and safety Keep the battery in a cool, ventilated place and out of direct sunlight. Although the battery is rechargeable, it’ll eventually start to lose its ability to recharge. If you find that the battery won’t recharge, it’s time to replace it.
Let’s get started Keep the battery dry. Damp or wet conditions can cause it to overheat or corrode. Don’t leave the battery in direct sunlight or anywhere really hot, like in a car on a summer’s day. That could make it leak or overheat, while lowering its performance and shortening its life.
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Let’s get started Never short-circuit the charger – this may cause electrocution, overheating or damage. Don’t charge the phone in direct sunlight or in an area where it’s damp, dusty, or on a vibrating surface. And charging your phone near – or on – a TV or radio could interfere with transmission.
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Let’s get started When unplugging the charger, hold the plug itself, rather than pulling on the cable. A damaged cable can cause electrocution or fire.
Let’s get started Getting to know your phone Receiver Navigation keys and OK key In idle mode: Up key: Write SMS&MMS Down key: File manager Left key: VIVO Chip Right key: Calendar Left/right soft OK key: Enter main menu Carries out the operations at the left-bottom/right-bottom corner of the screen.
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Let’s get started Camer Headphone jack Side keys Adjust the Memory card socket volume USB port Note: Your phone might look a little different. In this user guide, ‘press’ means pressing the key and then releasing. ‘Hold’ means pressing and holding the key for two seconds or...
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Let’s get started more. Onscreen icons Icons Descriptions Icons Descriptions Show the phone’s network Show the phone’s battery signal strength. capacity. Calling or in call You have missed calls. You have unread MMS. You have unread SMS. The ringing type is set to A clock alarm is active.
Let’s get started Inserting and removing the SIM Your phone needs a valid SIM card to work (…To keep it simple, we’ll just call it ‘SIM’ from now on). Your network connection data and your SIM address book are saved on the SIM. So, to avoid damaging your SIM or losing data, try not to touch the metal surface when you’re handling it –...
Let’s get started Inserting and removing a memory card Note: Removing or inserting a memory card when your phone is turned on could not only damage it and your phone, but also destroy any data saved on the card. Remove the back cover and insert the memory card at the right side of the phone.
Let’s get started Using the battery Inserting the battery Open the battery cover on the back of your phone. Align the battery's contact points with those of the phone and gently press the battery down into place. Replace the battery cover clicking it back into position.
Let’s get started Removing the battery Switch off your phone. Open the battery cover. Lift the battery up and out of your phone. Charging the battery The rechargeable Li-ion battery that comes with your phone is ready to use, but is not charged. That’s easy to do.
Let’s get started The battery indicator in the corner of the screen will scroll to show you it’s charging. If the phone’s battery has been fully drained, the battery indicator may not immediately appear on the screen when charging starts. And please don’t worry if the phone and charger become warm while charging.
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Let’s get started own PIN code as soon as possible. Enter the wrong PIN three times, and your SIM will be locked. Then you’ll need to contact your network service provider to ask for a PUK code to unlock Searching: The mobile phone will search for the available network.
Using your phone Using your phone Select ‘Menu’ to enter the main menu… Calls Play Templates Headset Loja Vivo ® Vivo Play Message Bluetooth Downloads settings Images Vivo Downloads Text message Tones STK service counter Java Games & Phonebook Internet service Apps Multimedia Camera...
Common functions Common functions Making and receiving calls making a call Direct dial: In idle mode, press the numeric keys to input the telephone number and press Send key to dial. Dialling from the Contacts: In idle mode, press right soft key to ...
Common functions Dialling international calls: To make an international call, press ‘+’ key and ‘+’ appears. Now you can dial anywhere in the world, without even having to enter the international dialling code. Receiving a call Someone’s calling? Press the Send key to answer. Adjusting the volume During a conversation, you can raise or lower the volume by using the side keys.
Common functions Sending messages In idle mode, select ‘Menu’ to enter the main menu, then select ‘Messages’ ‘Write SMS & MMS’ to edit the message text. Add the recipient: input the recipient’s number and select the recipient from “Contacts”. Writing your message: If you want to add a picture, sound, video…...
Common functions Press the OK key to open your inbox and read the message: In idle mode, press ‘Menu’ to select ‘Messages’ ‘Inbox’. All your received messages will be displayed on the screen. Use the Up/Down key to select the message, and select ‘View’ to see the content.
Common functions Sending and receiving Email You can send and receive Emails over the GPRS network after the mobile phone has connected to the mail server. You have to change the following settings before using Emails. For different email providers, the settings may be slightly different.
Common functions Using your phone as memory Make sure the memory card is installed and your phone is switched off, then connect the phone to your PC with the USB data cable, and switch your phone back on. Then select ‘Mass storage’, and you can use your phone as extra memory.
Main function list Main function list In idle mode, select ‘Menu’ to enter the main menu. Those marked with ‘*’ need support from network operators. Function Description Operation View call See who’s recently called you, who Calls All calls/Dialled calls/ history you’ve called and which calls you’ve Received calls/ Missed calls...
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Main function list Function Description Operation Calculator Do your sums on your phone. Tools Calculator Unit Convert basic units, such as inches Tools Unit converter converter to centimeters. Currency Set the exchange rate and convert Tools Currency converter converter your currency to a foreign currency – or vice-versa.
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Main function list Function Description Operation Settings Copy contacts Move Move all contacts from SIM to phone, Phonebook Move the highlight contacts or from phone to SIM. to Add new contact Options Contact Settings Move contacts Delete all Delete all contacts in SIM or phone. Phonebook Move the highlight contacts...
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Main function list Function Description Operation your phone’s memory. Email Send and receive E-mails. Messages Email Send Send text messages/multimedia Messages Write SMS & MMS message messages to other mobile phones. View Read the messages (received, Messages Inbox/ Drafts message unsent, saved and sent).
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Main function list Function Description Operation Preferred Save messages on the SIM card or Messages Message storage phone. settings Text message Preferred storage File View files saved on the phone or Multimedia File manager manager memory card. Camera Capture digital photos. Multimedia Camera Gallery...
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Main function list Function Description Operation Live User Personalise your phone settings, such User profiles Select Settings profiles as ringtone, volume, etc. according to Profile (General/Meeting, where you are and what you’re doing. etc.) Activate Date and Set the date and time displayed on Settings Phone settings Date...
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Main function list Function Description Operation Call divert Divert incoming calls to another Settings Call settings Call designated number. divert Call barring Set the outgoing call restriction or Settings Call settings Call incoming call restriction. barring Auto redial Set your phone to automatically Settings Call redial a number if your call is not...
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Main function list Function Description Operation Settings Security settings Fixed dial When this is activated, you can only call numbers on the fixed dial list. Fixed dial ® ® Bluetooth Exchange data with other Bluetooth Settings Connectivity Blueto ® devices. Also listen to music or talk ®...
Input what you want, how you want… Input what you want, how you want… With your phone you can write in: capitals (ABC); lower case (abc); numbers (123) or even in symbols! Here’s how to make those choices… Switch input Press to change the input method.
Appendix of the key. Input numbers After selecting the 123 input method, choose the numbers you want. Input symbols Press to open the symbols keypad and select symbols. Appendix Care and maintenance Your phone is a delicate device. The following advice will help you to keep it looking good and performing well…...
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Appendix Don’t use your phone in dusty or dirty environment. Keep your phone away from extremes of heat – like radiators or ovens. It may explode if it gets too hot. If your phone gets wet and the colour of the label on it changes, the warranty will be void, even if the warranty period hasn’t expired.
Appendix FCC regulations 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.
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Appendix compliance could void the user‘s authority to operate the equipment. The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
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Appendix 4RF exposure information (SAR) This mobile 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.
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Appendix (Body-worn measurements differ among phone models, depending upon available accessories and FCC requirements.) 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.
We’re determined to reduce the impact we have on the environment and take responsibility for the earth we live on. So this document allows us to formally declare that the ZTE U5100, manufactured by ZTE CORPORATION, fully complies with the European Parliament’s RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) Directive...
Appendix Disposal of your old phone 1. When the wheelie bin symbol is attached to a product, it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/CE. 2. All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately from normal household waste via designated collection points provided by government or local authorities.
Appendix Problems and their solutions Symptoms Possible Causes Solutions The battery is flat Charge the battery Phone won’t turn Poor contact Reinstall the battery Phone turns itself Battery very low Charge the battery Deceasing of battery Replace the battery performance Poor standby time Weak network signal Turn off the phone...
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Appendix Received prompt SIM locked because Contact your service provider and asking me to input wrong PIN entered ask for a PUK. ‘PUK’ three times.
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