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ZTE C76 CDMA 1X Digital Mobile Phone User Manual...
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ZTE Corporation. ZTE Corporation operates a policy of continuous development. ZTE Corporation reserves the right to make changes and improvements to any of the products described in this document without prior notice.
Turn on the HAC Setting ..................19 Copyright Notice ....................19 Introduction ................20 Overview ......................20 What’s Included ....................21 C76 Technical Specifications ................21 Phone at a Glance ....................22 Key Definitions ..................... 23 User Interface ...................... 25...
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C76 User manual Indicators and Icons .................... 26 Set up Your Phone ..............27 Battery ......................... 27 Install the Battery ..................27 Charge the Battery ..................28 Remove the Battery ..................29 Power On/Off Your Phone ................... 30 Keyguard Mode ....................30 Connect to the Network ..................
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C76 User manual Text Input Modes ....................40 Contacts ..................42 Contact List ......................42 New Contact ......................43 Groups ......................... 44 Speed Dial ......................44 Metro411 ......................45 Calls ................... 46 All Calls ........................ 46 Missed Calls ......................46 Incoming Calls .....................
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C76 User manual Message Priority ..................51 Inbox ........................51 Read a Message ..................51 Reply to a Message ..................52 Outbox ......................... 52 Drafts ........................52 Sent ........................53 Saved ........................53 Voice Mail ......................53 Web Alerts ......................54 Settings ........................
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C76 User manual View Your Image ..................61 Manage Your Images .................. 62 Preloaded Files ....................62 Tunes ......................63 Images ......................63 Memory Info ......................63 12. Bluetooth .................. 64 13. Tools ..................66 Calculator ......................66 Alarm Clock ......................66 Edit an Alarm ....................
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C76 User manual Volume ......................71 Voice Calls Ringers ..................71 Messages Ringers ..................72 Keypad Tone ....................72 Power On/Off Tone ..................72 System Alerts ....................72 Display Settings ....................73 Language ......................74 Bluetooth ......................74 GPS ........................74 System .........................
C76 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.
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C76 User manual Only use the battery with a charging system that has been qualified with the system per this standard. Use of an unqualified battery or charger may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage, or other hazard.
Third party equipment: The use of third party equipment, cables, or accessories, not made or authorized by ZTE, may invalidate the warranty of your phone and also adversely affect the phone’s safety and operation. Remember to make backup copies of all important data on your handset.
Many jurisdictions have laws and regulations about taking pictures in public or private areas regarding the processing and further use of such pictures. ZTE encourages its customers to obey all laws and to honor the personal rights of others.
C76 User manual 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. Take care not to put your phone in the back pocket of your pants and then sit on the phone.
Third Party Equipment The use of third party equipment, cables or accessories, not made or authorized by ZTE, may invalidate the warranty of the handset and also adversely affect the handset’s operation. For example, use only the ZTE charger supplied with the handset.
While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various ZTE phone models, they are all designed to meet the relevant guidelines for exposure to radio waves.
C76 User manual belt clips, holsters, or similar accessories that have no metallic component in the assembly and which provide at least 1.5 cm separation between the device, including its antenna, and the user’s body. Emergency Services To make an emergency call in any country: 1.
Using Your Phone with a Hearing Aid Device Your C76 device is compliant with the FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) requirements. When some wireless phones are used near some hearing devices (hearing aids and cochlear implants), users may detect a buzzing, humming, or whining noise.
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Not all phones have been rated. Phones that have been rated have a label on the box. Your C76 has been tested for hearing aid device compatibility.
C76 User manual Turn on the HAC Setting When the HAC setting is on, your C76 sends the audio from your phone calls to the telecoil rather than to the microphone of your hearing aid. You are likely to hear calls much better because volume is increased and background noise and feedback are diminished.
Introduction Overview Thank you for purchasing the ZTE C76 Mobile Phone. The C76 is capable of making voice calls and data connections to the CDMA 1x networks. This phone provides many functions which are practical for daily use. Meanwhile, it can be connected to Bluetooth wireless devices and accessories.
C76 User manual What’s Included Your ZTE C76 Mobile Phone package contains the following components. Check the box carefully to ensure all items are present. C76 Handset Battery User Manual and literature pack AC Travel Charger We, ZTE Corporation, declare that the product is packaged with the battery separately in the box.
C76 User manual Phone at a Glance [1] Earphone Jack [5] Strap Hole [2] Volume Key [6] USB Charger Port [3] Earpiece [7] Speaker [4] Display Screen [8] Battery Cover...
C76 User manual Key Definitions Left Soft Key – Execute prompts that appear in the lower-left corner of the screen, directly above the button. These prompts change according to the screen content. Right Soft Key – Execute prompts that appear in the lower-right corner of the screen, directly above the button.
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C76 User manual OK Key – Confirm actions and make selections. This key also executes prompts that appear on the lower-middle button on the screen, above the key. These prompts change according to screen content. 0-9 Number/Alphabetic Keys – These keys are used for entering numbers and letters, dialing a speed call, and selecting options while navigating through menus.
C76 User manual User Interface The user interface is constituted of three parts. They are the icon area, the text and graphics area and the soft key indicator area. Icon Area: Displays the function icons running. Text and Graphics Area: Displays the text, commands, and all information entered.
C76 User manual Indicators and Icons Airplane Mode Alarm Indicator Bluetooth Bluetooth Headset Data Transfer Data Dormant Earphone GPS Service Available Icon Incoming Call Missed Call New SMS Message New MMS Message New MMS and SMS Message New Voice Mail...
C76 User manual Set up Your Phone This chapter outlines the steps required to set up your phone, power-on and activate on your service provider’s network. Follow the procedure below step-by-step to get started. Battery Please switch off your phone and disconnect the charger with it before removing the battery.
C76 User manual 2. Insert battery to the plastic retainer clip and push down on the bottom section of the battery until it clicks into place. It should be aligned with the bottom of the phone. 3. Place the battery cover so that it covers the entire battery. Close the cover and lock it into position.
C76 User manual Note: Make sure plug the AC charger into a standard AC outlet box when you begin charging the battery. Remove the Battery If you need to remove your phone’s battery, please follow the procedure indicated below: 1. Press the button on the bottom of the phone and lift off the back cover.
Keyguard Mode To prevent accidental pressing of keys, the C76 is equipped with the Keyguard Mode feature. To enter the Keyguard Mode, press and hold the # key of the phone while in standby mode.
C76 User manual Activate Your Phone Before placing a call with your new phone, you must activate the phone on the network. To activate the phone, dial provisioning number from the idle screen and follow the step-by-step instructions. Once the display indicates that programming is successful,...
C76 User manual Basic Operations Make Voice Calls Use the Keypad 1. Enter a phone number including area code by using the numeric keypad. If an incorrect character is entered, use the Back key to delete the digit. Pressing the Back key for a while will erase all digits before the cursor.
C76 User manual 2. Press the Send key again to dial the first entry. Use a Number from the Call History Generally, all calls you have made or received are saved in a list on the phone. You may use the Send Key as a short cut key to “All Calls” from the idle screen.
C76 User manual Note: If you have not already assigned a Speed Dial to the selected key, the phone will prompt that no Speed Dial has been assigned. You may click Yes to add a Speed Dial immediately. For more information on creating Speed Dial, refer to the section Contacts-Speed Dial in this manual.
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C76 User manual Mute You can mute your voice during the call by pressing Mute, located above the right soft key. Pressing Unmute will allow the caller to hear your voice again. Speakerphone Your phone has a speakerphone function that allows you to talk hands -free with the use of the phone’s external speaker.
C76 User manual Three-Way Call Your phone has a three-way calling feature, which enables you to have a conference call with two parties. You can activate this function by following the procedure below: 1. Once a voice call has been established with Party A, press the Options button and select Call Third Party.
C76 User manual Call Waiting Your phone can accept phone calls while another call is active. You can manage the phone’s call waiting feature as follows: 1. If you receive a call during an active conversation, the phone will prompt that there is an incoming call and allow you to accept or reject the call.
C76 User manual Entering Text Key Functions Function Description Execute prompts that appear in the lower- Left soft key left corner of the screen, directly above the button Execute prompts that appear in the lower- Right soft key right corner of the screen, directly above the button Confirm actions and make selections.
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C76 User manual Function Description # key Insert a space by pressing once. End key Exit or back to the idle screen. Enter characters 0-9 and the letters from a- 0-9 keys z. In text input mode, use key 1 to enter punctuation marks and symbols.
C76 User manual Text Input Modes During text entry, you can press the display symbol button on the right soft key to select the input mode. The current mode is indicated on the right soft key menu among the following display symbols:...
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C76 User manual There are letters “abc” on the keypad. So press the 2 key once to enter the letter “a”, twice to enter the letter “b”, three times to letter “c” and four times to enter number “2”, then continue pressing to start a new loop of “a”...
C76 User manual Contacts Your phone has an address book capable of storing 500 contacts containing phone numbers, E-mail addresses and many other fields. To enter the contact list from standby mode, select Main Menu→Contacts. This menu allows you to save and manage contact address information. In Contacts you can add a new address, or search saved contact addresses by name.
C76 User manual 7. Delete All: Delete all records. 8. Memory Info: View the amount of Used, Available and Total records information. You may also search for a contact from the Contact List screen. Type the name of the desired contact. Your input will be displayed at the bottom of the contact list. The phone will automatically scroll to the name that most closely matches your input.
C76 User manual Groups The Groups menu allows you to add contacts to any of the five caller groups. The following are available from the Groups menu: Edit: Rename the selected group. Msg: Switch to the contact list for the desired group. You can mark recipients from the group to whom you can send a message or an E-mail.
C76 User manual Metro411 The phone provides this shortcut to launch the Metro411 @metro application from the Contacts submenu instead of going to @metro interface.
C76 User manual Calls Your phone has a call history feature that automatically stores information about incoming, outgoing and missed calls. You may use the Send Key as a short cut key to All Calls from the idle screen. You may navigate through the Calls interface with the UP/DOWN key and press Select→View to view the information below:...
C76 User manual Call Timers The Call Timers feature allows you to view the approximate duration of your calls, as well as data transferred and data connection time. You can reset the information such as Last Call, Incoming Calls, Outgoing Calls, etc.
C76 User manual Messaging Your phone has the functionalities of sending and receiving text messages (SMS), multimedia messages (MMS), voice mail messages, etc. To enter the messaging interface from standby mode, select Main Menu→Messaging or press the DOWN key in the standby mode.
C76 User manual Press Send to send the message when you have finished editing. You can also save your message at any time by selecting Options→Save To Drafts. Note: The maximum size of an MMS message is 500 kB, and it may contain a combination of text, audio, and photo.
C76 User manual Preview Preview the message. Erase Item Erase the selected image or audio item from the message. Cc/Bcc/Sub View and enter the cc/bcc recipients and subject text. After inputting the desired information, press Done (or Options - Done) to save.
C76 User manual Message Priority Set the priority for the message. If you set the message to high priority, an exclamation mark will be displayed on the message icon when the message is listed in the message box. Inbox The Inbox folder contains all of your received text and multimedia messages. From this folder you can review your received messages, reply or forward messages to another recipient.
C76 User manual Reply to a Message 1. Highlight the desired message and press Reply or View → Reply. 2. Compose your reply message. For more information about creating messages, refer to Send New. Outbox The Outbox folder contains all messages that were not successfully sent during the last attempt.
C76 User manual Sent The Sent folder contains messages that have been successfully sent by your phone. Press Edit to open the composer interface to edit or resend your message. You may also select Delete to delete the selected message from the Sent box.
C76 User manual Web Alerts Your phone is capable of receiving Web Alerts from online providers. For more details, contact your service provider. To access your Web Alerts: 1. From standby mode, select Main Menu→Messaging→Web Alerts. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions.
C76 User manual 9. Voicemail Number: Set the voice mail number. 10. Signature: Allows you to input and save your message signature. The saved signature is appended to all outgoing messages. Quick Text Settings The Quick Text Settings is a list of phrases that are commonly used in short messaging.
C76 User manual @metro Your phone has a BREW (Binary Runtime Environment for Wireless) application. In the user interface we call it @metro. To enter @metro from standby mode, select Main Menu→@metro. @metro @metro is a dynamic interactive application used for browsing and purchasing BREW applications.
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C76 User manual Check upgrade: Upgrade to the latest version of the selected application. Move app: Move the items in the list using the up or down navigation keys. Sort list by: Sort the items in the list by Name and Date.
C76 User manual MetroWEB The browser feature on your phone allows you to view internet content. You can view specially designed versions of popular websites which include sports, weather, news, stock quotes and many others. To access MetroWEB in standby mode, select Main Menu→MetroWEB.
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C76 User manual Home: Allows you to view the homepage URL. Multimedia: Allows setting preferences for displaying pictures and background music. Clear Memory: Allows clearing of the stored cookies, cache, etc. Scroll Mode: Settings for the scroll mode and scroll speed of web pages.
C76 User manual Music & Media Your phone has the capability of playing voice memos and ringtones and capturing images. This functionality is all accessible through the Music & Media menu. To access Music & Media, select Main Menu→Music & Media from standby mode.
C76 User manual 1. Send: Send the tune via Message or Bluetooth. Some files, such as MP3 music files, may be too large to send. 2. Set As: Set the tune as Default Ringer, Unknown Calls Ringer, Messaging Ringer, etc.
C76 User manual pressing Options→Send, or set it as the wallpaper by pressing Options→Set As Wallpaper. Manage Your Images In the My Images interface when you highlight an image, you can send the image via Message or Bluetooth. When pressing Options, you can do the following: 1.
C76 User manual Main Menu→Music & Media→Preloaded Files. In this folder you will be able to access the folders Tunes and Images. Tunes After you highlight a tune, you can set the tunes as Default Ringer, Unknown Calls Ringer, Messaging Ringer, etc via Set As.
C76 User manual Bluetooth Your phone is capable of connecting to a variety of Bluetooth wireless accessories. It allows you to transfer data between Bluetooth devices, talk with a Bluetooth wireless earphone, use your handset as a remote control, etc. You may create and store 20 pairings within the phone and connect to one device at a time.
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C76 User manual Bluetooth Device This menu allows you to manage the Bluetooth devices that have been, or currently are paired to your handset. Note: Before using your Bluetooth headset to receive/make calls or to enjoy music, please make sure the Bluetooth headset has been connected with the handset.
C76 User manual Tools The Games & Tools menu provides helpful software applications to assist with daily tasks, such as a calculator, alarm clock, voice memo, world clock etc. To access the Tools folder, select Main Menu→Tools from standby mode.
C76 User manual Edit an Alarm To edit an alarm, highlight the desired alarm, select Options→Set Alarm. You can create a new alarm by selecting New. You may set the alarm options described below: Type: Set the alarm type. Date: Select the alarm date. This feature is only available for the Once alarm type.
C76 User manual Calendar The Calendar allows you to conveniently access and modify your agenda. You can access the Calendar by selecting Main Menu→ Tools→Calendar. Add an Appointment To add an appointment to the Calendar, press the right soft key Add. You may select to add a Meeting, Memo or Anniversary from the list.
C76 User manual Tip Calculator The tip calculator function allows you to quickly and easily calculate the tip amount based on the tip rate and bill. You can access the tip calculator from standby mode by selecting Main Menu→ Tools→Tip Calculator. To calculate a tip: 1.
C76 User manual Record a Voice Memo You may press Record to record a memo. Once a recording has started, press Stop to end the memo. After the recording is complete, you may press Discard to delete, or press Save to store the memo for future reference.
C76 User manual Settings The settings menu allows you to customize your phone’s display, sound, and various other settings based on your preferences. In the standby mode, select Main Menu→ Settings to access the settings menu. Sound Settings The sound setting menu allows you to change the sound properties of your phone.
C76 User manual Messages Ringers 1. Voice Mail: Set the Voice Mail indicator sound. 2. Messaging: Set the indicator sound for new text and multimedia messages. 3. Web Alerts: Set the indicator sound for new web alerts. 4. Reminder: Set the reminder time for new messages.
C76 User manual 4. Low Battery: Enable or disable the low battery alert when the battery is low. 5. Systems Switch Tone: You can turn on and off the Systems switch tone. When system switching happens and the function is on, the phone will alert with a switch tone.
C76 User manual Language Your phone can display text in English or Spanish. To change the language setting, select Main Menu→Settings→Language from standby mode. Changing the language will change all menus and message settings. Use the UP and DOWN keys to select between English and Spanish.
C76 User manual 1. Call Answer: Set the way of answering a call. 2. Auto Answer: Set the auto-answer on or off. This feature is intended for use when your phone is connected to an optional hands-free headset. 3. Speed Dial: Enable or disable the speed dial feature.
TTY Off: Users who can hear and speak may use this setting to disable TTY support. Connecting to TTY Equipment 1. Connect the cable from the TTY device into the C76 earphone connector. 2. Enter the TTY Mode menu and select the desired TTY Mode (shown above).
C76 User manual 7. The voice or text message from the other party will be heard or displayed on the TTY equipment, depending on the TTY mode selected. Security The security menu allows you to lock your phone electronically. To access the Security menu, select Main Menu→Settings→System→Security from standby mode.
C76 User manual HAC Mode This phone supports HAC (Hearing Aid Compatibility) function. You can turn on and off the function by this menu. When you turn on the HAC mode and use a hearing aid with a Telecoil to answer the phone, it will help you hear more clearly while speaking on the phone.
C76 User manual Glossary Abbreviation Description A2DP Advanced Audio Distribution Profile Alternating Current Application Download Sever AVRCP Audio/Video Remote Control Profile BREW Binary Runtime Environment for Wireless CDMA Code Division Multiple Access Daylight Saving Time Hearing Aid Compatibility Hands-free Profile...
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C76 User manual Abbreviation Description Radio Frequency Secure Digital System Identifier Short Messaging Service Teletype Uniform Resource Locator Universal Serial Bus Very Important Person...
C76 User manual Troubleshooting Fail to power on the phone Check whether the battery has adequate capacity to power on. The phone has powered off automatically The battery capacity is quite low, please charge the battery. No key tone when pressing the keys Check whether the keypad tone has been disabled.
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C76 User manual To dial an emergency call Please enter the emergency call number and press the Send Key to dial an emergency call. If the keypad is locked, please unlock it first. Can not connect to the network Check whether the phone is in the CDMA network service area or move to other places to try again.
Efficient Use, 14 Bluetooth Emergency Services, 16 Bluetooth Device, 65 Bluetooth Manager, 64 Entering Text, 38 Pair with a New Bluetooth Device, FCC Notice, 16 For Your Safety, 9 C76 Technical Specifications, 21 General Care, 9 Calculator, 66 General Guidelines, 12 Calendar...
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C76 User manual Quick Text Settings, 55 System Automatic Keyguard, 75 Radio Frequency (RF) Energy, 15 Call Setup, 74 Road Safety, 13 HAC Mode, 78 Memory Info, 75 Saved, 53 Phone Info, 75 Send New Security, 77 Cc/Bcc/Sub, 50 System Settings, 75...
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C76 User manual Voice Mail, 53 Web Alerts, 54 What’s Included, 21 Voice Memo Listen to a Voice Memo, 70 World Clock, 69 Record a Voice Memo, 70...
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C76 User manual Consumer Limited Warranty ZTE ("Seller") offers you a limited warranty that the enclosed product or products (the "Product") 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.
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C76 User manual products supported by the Seller, you will only be liable for shipping and labor charges. This limited warranty does not cover and is void with respect to the following: (i) a ny Product which has been improperly installed, repaired, maintained or modified; (ii)
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C76 User manual SELLER SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, GENERAL, PUNITIVE, EXEMPLARY, AGGRAVATED, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, WHETHER FORESEEABLE OR UNFORESEEABLE OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED...
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C76 User manual DISTRIBUTOR, AGENT OR EMPLOYEE IS AUTHORIZED TO MAKE ANY MODIFICATION OR ADDITION TO THIS WARRANTY. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
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