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- Page 1 ZTE F188 HSDPA Dual band 3G Mobile Phone User Manual...
- Page 2 Declaration We, ZTE Corporation, declared that: The product is installed with battery separately in the box. The FCC ID label is placed on the mobile phone clearly visible to all persons at the time of purchase. The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate...
- Page 3 with the phone transmitting as its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR level of the phone while operating can be well below the maximum value. This is because the phone is designed to operate at multiple power levels so as to use only the power required to reach the network.
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Page 4: Warnings And Safety Notices
Limitation of Liability ZTE shall not be liable for any loss of profits or indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages resulting from or arising out of or in connection with using this product, whether or not ZTE had been advised, knew or should have known the possibility of such damages. The user... -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
For your safety..........................8 General Care ..........................8 Aircraft Safety...........................9 Hospital Safety..........................9 General Safety.........................10 Road Safety..........................11 Vehicles equipped with an air bag...................11 Third party equipment......................11 Radio frequency energy ......................11 Exposure to radio frequency energy..................12 Emergency Services ........................12 Declaration of Conformity ......................12 Information on the privacy......................13 Copyright Notice........................13 Phone overview ..........................14 Idle screen icons........................17... - Page 6 Making international calls.......................28 Calling an extension number....................28 Making a call from Contacts ....................28 Dialing a previous number ......................29 Calling a speed dial number....................29 Setting speed dial ......................29 Listening to voicemail......................29 Setting volume ........................29 Answering a voice call......................29 Answering a video call......................30 Ending a call ...........................30 Rejecting a call........................30 Call options ..........................30...
- Page 7 Call..........................46 Multimedia..........................48 Camera ..........................48 Video Camera .......................48 Media Player .........................49 Voice recorder.......................50 Playlist..........................50 Slide show ........................51 Streaming URL......................52 File manager..........................52 Questions & Answers........................53 Annex Glossary ..........................58 Declaration of RoHS Compliance ....................59 INFORMATION ON PRODUCTS DISPOSAL .................60...
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Page 8: For Your Safety
For your safety General Care A 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 Do not place the handset alongside accessories to come into contact with computer disks, credit cards, travel cards liquids or moisture at any time. -
Page 9: Aircraft Safety
Do not use with a damaged or deformed Do not solder a battery directly battery. Remove the battery whose life cycle has The earpiece may become warm during expired from equipment immediately. normal use. Also, the handset itself may become warm while the battery is being charged. -
Page 10: General Safety
General Safety In some countries national law prohibits Many jurisdictions have laws private copying of copyrighted material. regulations about taking pictures in public Please check the national legislation of the or private areas and regarding the applicable country concerning the use of processing and further use of such such material. -
Page 11: Road Safety
Road Safety You must exercise proper control of your Observe all of the recommendations vehicle at all times. Give your full contained in your local traffic safety attention to driving. documentation. Pull off the road and park before making You MUST NOT stop on the hard or answering a call, if driving conditions shoulder of a motorway to answer or make so require. -
Page 12: Exposure To Radio Frequency Energy
Exposure to radio frequency energy Radio wave exposure and Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) information The handset is designed to comply with safely, requirements for exposure to radio waves. This requirement is based on scientific guidelines that include safety margins designed to assure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and health. -
Page 13: Information On The Privacy
Information on the privacy Camera usage and photo/audio/video recordings carried out with the phone can offend the confidentiality of the subjects. The user therefore is held to respect legislation in confidentiality matter and remains the only responsible subject in case of eventual violations of the enforced norm. -
Page 14: Phone Overview
Phone overview ○ Front camera lens ○ Earpiece ○ TFT Display ○ Navigation key • In idle screen: Used as hot keys to enter the designated functions. To designate the functions to be accessed by the navigation keys, see page 42. •... - Page 15 Press to the upper menu. ○ Clear key ○ Call key • Press to send or answer calls. • In idle screen: Press to show all calls. ○ Power on/ off/ End key • Press and hold to turn the phone on/off. •...
- Page 16 ○ Volume keys ○ Charger/ USB connection jack and Headset port ○ ○ (U)SIM card holder Back camera lens ○ ○ MicroSD card slot Mirror...
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Page 17: Idle Screen Icons
Idle screen icons 3G Network Signal Strength New SMS New MMS New E-mail New Wap Push Message GPRS attach GPRS in use All calls divert Missed voice call Missed video call Alarm Battery status Bluetooth on Headset mode Headset and vibrate mode Vibrate mode Silent mode Roaming... -
Page 18: Getting Started
Getting started Installing the (U)SIM card You can obtain a (U)SIM card from a mobile phone service provider when you sign on as a subscriber. A (U)SIM card can be easily damaged if its metal contacts become scratched. Therefore, take special care when holding or inserting it. -
Page 19: Installing The Battery
Installing the battery You should slide down the battery cover first before you install battery. 1 Insert the battery carefully with the contacts located against the gold springs. The battery will only fit one way. 2. Push down the battery until it clicks into place and then install battery cover. Do NOT force the cover down by pressing on it. -
Page 20: Charging The Battery
Charging the battery The battery is not fully charged when first unpacked and should be used up completely before charging the battery for the first time. While charging the battery, charge it for eight hours for the first time and afterwards at least two hours each time to reach its optimum performance. -
Page 21: Microsd Card
MicroSD card The MicroSD 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 any other files. Your phone can support a MicroSD card with capacity up to 2GB. -
Page 22: Access The Microsd Card On The Phone
2. Slide down the cover and remove the battery. 3. Push the card so it clicks out. 4. Gently slide down and remove the card from the slot. Access the MicroSD card on the phone: 1. Press (Menu) in idle screen to open the main menu. 2. -
Page 23: Signal Strength
Signal strength The signal strength is indicated in the top left corner of the display. More bars indicate a stronger signal. Strong signal. 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 bars. -
Page 24: General Instructions
General instructions Navigating the menus The phone features various functions and settings organized in menus and submenus. To select a function from menus: 1. Press (Menu) in idle screen to open the main menu. 2. Use to scroll up, down, right or left through the main menu. For example, scroll to Settings. -
Page 25: Pin Code
• If you enter the PIN incorrectly three times in a row, the SIM card will be locked. You have to enter the PUK for that SIM card in order to unlock it. Please contact your network operator to obtain a PUK. •... -
Page 26: Text Entry
Text entry Your mobile phone provides the following input methods: eZi Text input, Multitap input, and numeric input. When you are in a field that allows characters to be entered, you will notice the text input mode indicator in the upper right corner of the display. Changing the input method Press repeatedly to select an input method. -
Page 27: Numeric
Numeric When the input method icon is shown as "123", input numbers directly with number keys. While using Numeric input, you need to switch to other text input methods in order to insert a space by pressing Inserting symbols 1. Press 2. -
Page 28: Calling
Calling Making a voice call • In idle screen, enter a phone number and press • Press to end a call. Making a video call • In idle screen, enter a phone number and press (Call). • Select Video call and press (OK) to make a video call. -
Page 29: Dialing A Previous Number
3. Press for a voice call. Dialing a previous number 1. In idle screen, press to display all calls. 2. Press to select a number. 3. Press for a voice call. Calling a speed dial number In idle screen, press and hold the corresponding number ( ) in the speed dial list to make the call. -
Page 30: Answering A Video Call
You can use the microphone on the headset to talk if there is an incoming call. Press the button on the headset to answer the call. Answering a video call • Press (Loudsp.). Ending a call Press Rejecting a call Press (Reject). -
Page 31: Usb Connection
1. Make sure your phone is switched on and connected to your PC, and Join Me application software has been installed. 2. Double click the Join Me icon on the desktop. 3. Select “F188” and press Connect Select phone type dialog box. -
Page 32: Menus
Menus Extras Connect Bluetooth Your phone comes with built-in Bluetooth technology that lets you communicate with other Bluetooth devices over a maximum of approximately 10 meters (30 feet). Bluetooth manager You can turn Bluetooth function on or off and make your phone visible or invisible in Bluetooth manager. -
Page 33: Time
Please contact your service provider for Sync settings before synchronizing the contacts and calendar. • You can select to use Two-way fast sync Two-way slow sync. • You can use Query log to view the Syncml info. Time Alarm You can set the alarm to ring if required, and the icon will be displayed in idle screen. -
Page 34: Other
To use World time you must set your phone’s date and time correctly. Other Calculator The phone provides simple calculating functions, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. 1. Press key to enter numbers, press to enter the decimal point. 2. -
Page 35: Home
Home Select Home to connect browser to a homepage you set. Go to This function allows you to store and edit frequently accessed sites. Select Enter address to input the special URL. Bookmarks Select Bookmarks to display a list of stored bookmarks. To add a current page to bookmarks, go to Internet >... -
Page 36: Entertainment
Entertainment Download applications Press (Go) to download the games or applications from the default website. Contacts You can store contacts with a variety of phone and fax numbers as well as additional address details. The phone can store up to 500 entries. The capacity of a phone book on your (U)SIM card depends on the type of (U)SIM card provided by your network operator. -
Page 37: (U)Sim, Mates，Family, Friends, Work, Vip, Unclassified
Default Memory You can select which location you want save the contact. Service dial number View some service numbers, you can not edit these numbers. Set speed dial You can set this contact as speed dial number. Please see page 27. Manage Contact You can set or check the following items: Group:... -
Page 38: New Message
to send messages with images, sounds and texts. Ask your service provider whether this service is available. You may need to register separately for this service. New message You can write a new message to be sent. Writing SMS message 1. -
Page 39: User Folders
Outbox Messages failed and to be sent are saved here. Drafts You can save a message as draft while creating it. Sent Messages successfully delivered are saved here. User folders User folders can save all messages moved from Inbox. (U)SIM Inbox (Message only) You can check the short messages saved in (U)SIM card. -
Page 40: E-Mail
Text Msg. Settings SMS center number: Service center number given to you by your service provider. Expired Time: The length of time in which the message center will attempt to deliver the message until it is received. Status report: The network informs you whether or not your message has been delivered when this function is activated. -
Page 41: Calls
Outbox E-mails failed and to be sent are saved here. Drafts You can save an E-mail as draft while creating it. Sent E-mails successfully delivered are saved here. User folders User folders can save all E-mails moved from Inbox. Settings You can set your mailbox. -
Page 42: Calls Info
Call: Make a voice call or video call to the number. Send: Send text messages or multimedia messages to the number. Delete: Delete the selected call log. Delete all: Delete all call logs. Calls info. Call duration You can monitor the approximate duration of your incoming and outgoing calls. You can check the last call duration, all calls duration. -
Page 43: Handset
Greeting Set a message that is displayed when the phone is turned on.. Handset Language Set current display language. Time and Data Set the time and data. Network settings The network that your phone uses is configured automatically. When turned on, the phone automatically connects to the designated network, or automatically connects to a roaming network when you are outside the coverage of your regular network. -
Page 44: Access Point Settings
Modem setting Set the parameters of modem. You can connect the phone and PC with data cable. Use the phone as a modem. Configuration has been preset by your network provider. Please consult your service provider on details. Connection You can create or edit connection data for service providers. For more details, please contact with your service provider. -
Page 45: Profiles
You can set ringtone notification for missed calls every 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 15 minutes or 30 minutes. Profiles Your phone provides several pre-defined user profiles that allow the phone’s operations to best suit the environment you are in. Supported profiles are: General, Meeting, Outdoor and Silent. -
Page 46: Call
You can change PIN code, PIN2 code and handset lock code. Fixed dial numbers You can define a list of numbers that can be dialed. This information is saved on the (U)SIM card. Numbers not included in this list cannot be dialed. •... -
Page 47: Call Waiting
All calls diverted: Divert all incoming calls unconditionally. When busy: Divert incoming calls when the line is busy. When no reply: Divert calls when there is no answer. When unreachable: Divert calls when the phone is turned off or the phone is not in an area covered by service network. -
Page 48: Multimedia
Multimedia Camera The phone is provided with an integrated digital camera. Starting camera • In main menu, select Entertainment>Camera to active camera. Taking pictures 1. Aim the camera lens at the place/object. 2. Take the photo by pressing (Capture). 3. Press (Save) to save the picture just taken in Pictures. -
Page 49: Media Player
Shooting videos 1. Press (Record) to start recording. 2. Press (Pause) to pause and then press (Continue) to resume recording. 3. Press (Stop) to stop recording. 4. Press (Send) to send a message with the video record and you can select to send via MMS, Email or Bluetooth. -
Page 50: Voice Recorder
Open: You can open files, URL, slide or play list to play Network settings: Set the parameters of streaming media server. Please consult the network operator for detailed information. Voice recorder This function allows you to record a voice memo. When you enter Voice recorder, press auds) to play the audios in... -
Page 51: Slide Show
1. If there is no playlists, please press (Add) to create a new playlist. You can select the audio files from Audios /Others folder or MicroSD card. Press highlight an audio file and press (Mark) to select it, and press to save the audio to the playlist. -
Page 52: Streaming Url
Info.: View the information of the selected slide. Streaming URL TV channels are links to audio or video streaming content available through the browser (like bookmarks). The streaming content is only available while you are connected to the server and depends on your network operator or suitable content. -
Page 53: 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. Problem Possible causes Possible solution... - Page 54 Problem Possible causes Possible solution Battery will not • The battery or battery charger is Contact the dealer. damaged. charge. • The phone's temperature is below 0°C Adjust the battery charging or higher than 45 °C. environment to avoid extremes of temperature •...
- Page 55 your phone on. Problem Possible causes Possible solution (U)SIM card error • (U)SIM card malfunction or damage. Take the (U)SIM card to your service provider for testing. • (U)SIM card inserted improperly. Insert the (U)SIM card properly. • Debris on the (U)SIM card contacts. Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the (U)SIM card contacts.
- Page 56 PUK code, use the PUK code to unlock the (U)SIM card. Unable to enter The phone book's memory is already Delete unnecessary data from information into the full. the Contacts. phone book.
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Page 58: Annex Glossary
Annex 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 59: Declaration Of Rohs Compliance
Declaration of RoHS Compliance To minimize the environmental impact and take more responsibility to the earth we live, this document shall serve as formal declaration that the MD-2 are in compliance with the Directive 2002/95/EC of the European Parliament - RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) with respect to the following substances: （1）Lead (Pb) （2）Mercury (Hg) -
Page 60: 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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