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ZTE C70 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.
Use Your Phone with a Hearing Aid Device ..............18 Turn on the HAC Setting ....................19 Copyright Notice ....................... 19 2. Introduction ..................20 Overview ........................... 20 What’s Included ........................ 20 C70 Technical Specifications .................... 21 Phone at a Glance ......................21...
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C70 User manual Key Definitions ........................22 User Interface ........................24 Indicators and Icons ......................25 3. Set up Your Phone ................26 Battery ..........................26 Install the Battery ...................... 26 Charge the Battery ....................27 Remove the Battery ....................28 Power On/Off Your Phone ....................
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C70 User manual 5. Entering Text ..................35 Key Functions ........................35 Text Input Modes ......................36 6. Contacts ....................39 Contact List ........................39 New Contact ........................40 Groups ..........................41 Speed Dials ........................41 7. Calls ..................... 42 All Calls ..........................
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C70 User manual Save To Drafts ......................46 Quick Text ........................ 46 Signature ........................46 Message Priority ....................... 46 Inbox ..........................47 Read a Message ...................... 47 Reply to a Message ....................47 Outbox ..........................47 Drafts ..........................48 Sent ..........................48 Saved ..........................
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C70 User manual MyImages ......................... 53 View Your Image ...................... 53 Manage Your Images ....................53 Preload Files ........................54 Tunes ........................54 Images ........................54 Memory Info ........................55 10. Games ....................56 11. Tools ....................57 Calculator .......................... 57 Alarm Clock ........................
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C70 User manual 12. Settings ....................62 Sound Settings ......................... 62 Ringers ........................62 Keypad Tone ......................63 Volume ........................63 Power On/Off Tone ....................63 Alerts ........................63 Systems Switch Tone ....................64 Slide Tone ........................ 64 Display Settings ........................ 64 Language ..........................
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C70 User manual Airplane Mode On/Off ....................... 70 13. Glossary ....................71 14. Troubleshooting ................. 73 15. Index ....................75...
C70 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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C70 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. Do not disassemble or open, crush, bend or deform, puncture, or shred.
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.
General Guidelines 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.
C70 User manual Your phone contains metal, which may cause you to develop an itch, rash or eczema depending on your physical condition. Do not leave the phone discharged or without a battery for a long period of time. Otherwise some data may be erased.
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.
C70 User manual emergency calls cannot be guaranteed. You should never rely on any wireless device for essential communication like medical emergencies. FCC Notice This mobile phone complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the...
Not all phones have been rated. Phones that have been rated have a label on the box. Your C70 has been tested for hearing aid device compatibility and has an M4 and/or T4 rating.
Turn on the HAC Setting When the HAC setting is on, your C70 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 C70 Mobile Phone. The C70 is capable of making voice calls and data connections to CDMA 1x networks. This phone provides many functions which are practical for daily use, including a camera, wireless internet browser etc. Meanwhile, it can be connected to Bluetooth wireless devices and accessories.
C70 User manual C70 Technical Specifications Handset Type Dimensions (L×W×H) 100×48×18 mm Weight 116.7 g (including battery) Continuous Standby Time 180 hours(subject to the network) Continuous Talk Time 220 minutes(subject to the network) Phone at a Glance [1] Display Screen...
C70 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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C70 User manual Navigation Keys – These keys (UP, DOWN, LEFT and RIGHT) allow for navigation through menu options and quick accessing to some function menus. 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.
C70 User manual User Interface User Interface is constituted by three parts. They are icon area, text & graphic area, and soft key indicator area. Icon Area: Shows the function icons running Text & Graphics Area: Shows the text, commands, and all information entered...
C70 User manual Indicators and Icons Signal Strength No Signal Call Connect Battery Status New Voice Mail New SMS Message New MMS Message New MMS and SMS Message New Web Message New Voice Mail and Web Message 1x Service Missed Call...
C70 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.
C70 User manual Place the battery cover so that it covers the entire battery. Slide the cover until it locks into position. Make sure the battery cover is secure. Charge the Battery Your phone is powered by a rechargeable battery. The battery is not fully charged when you purchase your phone, but there may be enough power in the battery to turn the phone on.
C70 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: Slide the back cover and lift off the back cover.
C70 User manual It is also possible that the lock code has been updated by the user. If the updated lock code is lost or forgotten, please contact your service provider. To power off the phone, press and hold the End key for at least 3 seconds from the idle screen.
C70 User manual Basic Operations Make Voice Calls Use the Keypad Enter a phone number including the full 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.
C70 User manual 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.
C70 User manual Answer Voice Calls When you receive a call, the ring tone, illumination or vibration function will be activated, depending on your current settings. To answer the call, open the slide or press the Send key. You can disconnect the call by pressing the End key or closing the phone’s slide.
C70 User manual Advance Features To enter the advanced in-call features, press the Options during a call. The followings will be available: Call The Third Party: Call another number to activate 3-way call feature. Messaging: Switch to the message interface during the call.
C70 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: 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.
C70 User manual Entering Text Key Functions Function Description Execute prompts that appear in the lower-left Left soft key corner of the screen, directly above the button Execute prompts that appear in the lower-right Right soft key corner of the screen, directly above the button Confirm actions and make selections.
C70 User manual # 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-z. In 0-9 keys text input mode, use key 1 to enter punctuation …...
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C70 User manual Word predictive text mode Number mode Symbol mode Alphabetic Mode In Alphabetic mode, the alphanumeric keys from 2 to 9 are used to enter letters and numbers. You can enter the letter among the letters displayed on the keypad by pressing the keypad once and once again, and wait for a while until the underline of the entering letter disappears, the letter will be entered successfully.
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C70 User manual Number Mode In Number mode, use alphanumeric keys from 0 to 9 to enter the number. You can only enter the number directly shown on the keypad. The letters can’t be entered in this mode.
C70 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 the standby mode, select 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.
C70 User manual Delete All: Delete all records. 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.
C70 User manual Note: You may enter any of the contact information above; however, the name and a phone number or an E-mail address must be entered in order to save the contact. 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.
C70 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 OK key to...
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C70 User manual You can reset the information such as Last Call, Total Dialed Calls, Total Received Calls, Data Transferred and Connection Time by selecting the Reset on the right soft key. Note: The call timers are not intended for billing purposes. The actual invoice for calls and service provider may vary depending on network features, rounding off for billing, rates and so forth.
C70 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 Menu→Messaging or press DOWN key in the standby mode.
C70 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.
C70 User manual Erase Item Erase the selected image and 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. Save To Drafts Save the message to the Drafts folder.
C70 User manual 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. To access the inbox from standby mode, select Menu→Messaging→Inbox.
C70 User manual To edit a message before sending, press Edit. This will display the composer interface where you can edit your message. Select Send from this screen to send the message. You can also send a message directly from the Outbox by selecting Send.
C70 User manual transferred to your voice mailbox, even if your phone is not being used or powered off. You should set up your voice mailbox and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated. For more information, contact your service provider.
C70 User manual Delivery Report: Set Delivery Report on or off. Picture Talk Alert: Set the picture talk alert on or off. Callback: Set the callback number that is sent along with SMS and MMS messages. Voice Mail Number: Set the voice mail number.
C70 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 Menu→Music & Media from standby mode.
C70 User manual For more shooting options, select the Options to do the following operations: Self Timer: Set the self timer to be Off, 5s, 10s, or 15s. Image Size: Choose the available image size. Image Quality: Select Super Fine, Fine or Standard image quality.
C70 User manual Send: Send the tune via Message or Bluetooth. Some files, such as MP3 music files, may be too large to send. Set As: Set the tune as the default ringer of the phone. Rename: Rename the tune.
C70 User manual Send: Send the image via Message or Bluetooth. Set As Wallpaper: Set the image as the wallpaper. Rename: Rename the image. Delete: Delete the image. Mark All: Mark all the images in the folder. File Info: View the file property of the image.
C70 User manual Memory Info The Memory Info selection allows you to view the details about the space used and available memory. To view the memory information from standby mode, select Menu→Music & Media→Memory Info.
C70 User manual 10. Games Your phone is capable of playing a variety of games that are available through your service provider. To access the Games folder from standby mode, select Menu→Games. Please follow the instructions on the screen to play the game.
C70 User manual 11. Tools The 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 Menu →Tools from standby mode. Calculator Your mobile phone comes with a built-in calculator capable of performing addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
C70 User manual Edit an Alarm To edit an alarm, highlight the desired alarm, select Options→Set Alarm to edit or create a new alarm by pressing New. You may set the alarm options described below: Type: Set the alarm type.
C70 User manual Calendar The Calendar allows you to conveniently access and modify your agenda. Simply store your appointment with a reminder and your phone will alert you on the time and date selected. You can access the Calendar by selecting Menu→Tools→Calendar.
C70 User manual Tip Calc 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 Menu →Tools→Tip Calc. To calculate a tip: Enter the Bill amount.
C70 User manual Record a Voice Memo You may press the Record to record a memo. Once the recording has started, press the Stop to end the memo. After the recording is complete, you may press the Discard to delete, or Save to store the memo for future reference.
C70 User manual 12. 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 Menu→Settings to access the settings menu. Sound Settings The sound setting menu allows you to change the sound properties of your phone.
C70 User manual Keypad Tone The keypad tone menu allows you set the volume of the keypad tone. Volume The Volume menu sets the mode and volume options for the ringer and earpiece. Silent Mode: Enable or disable silent mode.
C70 User manual Systems Switch Tone You can turn on and off the systems switch tone with this function. When network switching happens and the function is on, the phone will alert a system switch tone at the moment. Slide Tone The slide tone menu allows you select the tone or turn off the tone when you slide the phone.
C70 User manual Bluetooth Your phone is capable of connecting to a variety of Bluetooth wireless accessories. It makes you implement data transfer between Bluetooth devices, talk with a Bluetooth wireless earphone, remote control the handset, etc. You may create and store 20 pairings within the phone and connect to one device at a time.
C70 User manual 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. Pair with a New Bluetooth Device Access in the Bluetooth Device interface.
C70 User manual Call Setup The call setup menu allows you to change the answering features on your phone. To access the call setup menu from standby mode, select Menu→Settings→System→Call Setup. The following settings are available: Call Answer: Set the way of answering a call.
Your handset is a TTY compatible device. Simply connect the TTY equipment to the USB jack with the ZTE TTY-to-USB connector. To access the phone’s TTY settings, select Menu→ Settings→System→TTY mode. Use the UP and DOWN keys to choose between the...
C70 User manual 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 Menu→Settings→System→Security from standby mode.
C70 User manual Reset Defaults: Reset the default security settings. 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.
C70 User manual 13. 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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C70 User manual Personal Computer Radio Frequency Secure Digital System Identifier Short Messaging Service Teletype Uniform Resource Locator Universal Serial Bus Very Important Person...
C70 User manual 14. Troubleshooting Fail to power on the phone Check whether the battery has adequate capacity to power on. The phone has auto powered off The battery capacity is quite low, please charge the battery. No key tone when pressing the keys Key tone is not the necessary setting in main function.
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C70 User manual You can still dial an emergency call, even if the keypad is locked. Please enter the call number directly and press the Send Key. Can not connect to the network Check whether the phone is in the CDMA network service area or move other places to try again.
Bluetooth Device, 65, 66 GPS, 25, 66, 71 Bluetooth Manager, 65 Groups, 39, 41 Pair with a New Bluetooth Device, 66 Hospital Safety, 13 C70 Technical Specifications, 21 Images, 53, 54, 64 Calculator, 57 Inbox, 47 Calendar Read a Message, 47...
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C70 User manual Lock/Unlock Your Phone, 29 Message Priority, 46 Make Voice Calls Preview, 45 Use a Number from the Call History, 31 Quick Text, 46, 50 Use Speed Dials, 31 Save To Drafts, 45, 46 Use the Contacts List, 30...
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C70 User manual Tunes, 52, 54 Voice Mail, 23, 25, 31, 48, 49, 62 Turn on the HAC Setting, 19, 70 Voice Memo Use Your Phone with a Hearing Aid Device, Listen to a Voice Memo, 61 Record a Voice Memo, 61...
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