User manual S217 Table of Contents SECURITY ........ 5 TURNING THE TORCH ON/OFF ..........28 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..5 WRITING TEXT ....... 28 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY ... 17 HOW TO ADD CONTACT TO YOUR PHONE ......19 ...
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HOW TO CONFIGURE CALL VIEWING IMAGE....35 SETTINGS ......33 HOW TO PLAY MUSIC ..35 HOW TO SET YOUR PHONE 33 HOW TO USE FM RADIO ..36 HOW TO SET YOUR ALARM 34 ...
User manual S217 Security To protect your mobile phone from illegal use, take the security measures as follows: Set PIN codes of the SIM card. Set handset lock code. Set call restrictions. Safety Precautions This section includes some important information on safe and efficient operation.
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User manual S217 Do not touch the antenna when the phone is in use. Touching the antenna area affects call quality and may cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than needed. Some people may be susceptible to epileptic seizures or blackouts when exposed to flashing lights, such as when watching television or playing video games.
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User manual S217 Use hands-free function of the phone, if available. Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if conditions require. Precautions for Medical Devices and Facilities When using your phone near pacemakers, please always keep the phone more than eight inches (about twenty centimeters) from the pacemaker when the phone is switched on.
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User manual S217 In those facilities with special demand, such as hospital or health care facilities, please pay attention to the restriction on the use of mobile phone. Switch off your phone if required. Mobile Phone Please use original accessories or accessories approved by the phone manufacturer.
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User manual S217 Do not expose your mobile phone to direct sunlight or store it in hot areas. High temperatures can shorten the life of electronic devices. Keep your phone dry. Any liquid may damage your phone. Do not drop, knock or harshly treat the phone. Rough handling can break internal circuit boards.
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User manual S217 Be aware of the usage limitation when using phone at places such as oil warehouses, or chemical factories, where there are explosive gases or explosive products being processed, because even if your phone is in idle state, it still transmits radio frequency (RF) energy.
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User manual S217 storage facilities. Do not remove, install, or charge batteries in such areas. Spark in a potentially explosive atmosphere can cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. To avoid possible interference with blasting operations, switch off your phone when you are near electrical blasting caps, in a blasting area, or in areas posted “Turn off electronic devices.”...
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User manual S217 Safety and General Use in Vehicles Safety airbag, brake, speed control system and oil eject system shouldn’t be affected by wireless transmission. If you do meet problems above, please contact your automobile provider. Do not place your phone in the area over an airbag or in the airbag deployment area.
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User manual S217 If the mobile phone has the function of automatic timing power-on, please check your alarm setting to make sure that your phone will not be automatically turned on during flight. Battery Use Do not short-circuit the battery, as this can cause the unit to overheat or ignite.
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User manual S217 Return the worn-out battery to the provider or dispose of it in accordance with environment regulations. Do not dispose of it in household rubbish. Please use original batteries or batteries approved by the phone manufacturer. Using any unauthorized battery may affect your handset performance or may cause danger of explosion, etc.
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User manual S217 NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment...
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User manual S217 Health and safety informationRadio Frequency (RF) Energy This model 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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User manual S217 when tested for use towards ground is 1.34 mW/g. 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.
User manual S217 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.
User manual S217 Your phone Torch Earpiece 4-Way Navigation keys and Center key Left/Right soft key End/Power key Send key Alpha numeric keys * key # key USB/earphone jack...
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User manual S217 Function Description Performs the function indicated at the left bottom of the Left soft key screen. Performs the function indicated at the right bottom of the Right soft key screen. Center key Press to confirm actions and make selections.
User manual S217 Note: In this User Manual, “press a key” means to press the key and release it, while “hold a key” means to press the key for at least two seconds and then release it. Locking and Unlocking the Keypad In the standby mode, press the Left soft key and then press the * key within two seconds to lock the keypad.
User manual S217 Keypad locked Battery status Alarm clock set Headset Silent General Outdoor Meeting Battery The lithium ion battery of the mobile phone can be immediately used after unpacking. Installing the battery 1. Pull the battery cover downward and remove it.
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User manual S217 Remove the battery cover Push down the battery Replace the battery cover Removing the battery 1. Make sure that your mobile phone is switched off. 2. Remove the battery cover.
User manual S217 3. Pull the battery up and remove it from the mobile phone. Remove the battery cover Pull up the battery from here Inserting the SIM card Insert the SIM card as follows: 1. Make sure that the phone is switched off and the charger is disconnected from the phone.
User manual S217 Note:Insert the SIM2 card with the same way. SIM card (Subscriber Identity Module) is a micro-chip that holds your personal information such as names and phone numbers. Your phone won’t work without it. If you already have contacts on your SIM card, they can be transferred in most cases.
User manual S217 Do not take out the card or switch off the phone while transmitting or saving data, which may cause data loss or damage to the phone or the card. Insert the memory card as follows: 1. Open the battery cover and remove the battery.
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User manual S217 performance, it is recommended that you first use up the battery power and then charge it completely. A new battery’s full performance is achieved only after three complete charge and discharge cycles. 1. Connect your travel adapter to the left of your mobile phone as shown in the diagram.
User manual S217 Powering your phone on/off Make sure that your SIM card is in your mobile phone and that the battery is charged. Hold the End/Power key to power on/off the phone. The phone will automatically search for the network.
User manual S217 Input symbol: Press the * key to enter symbol mode, select the required symbol (common symbols) by pressing the Navigation keys and then press the Left soft key or Center key to confirm it. In alphabet (ABC/abc) mode, constantly press the 1 key until the required symbol (common symbols) appears.
User manual S217 2. Edit the information and save it. You can also save a number right after you’ve made or received a phone call or a text message from someone who is not yet in your Phonebook list.
User manual S217 To reject a call, press the End/Power key. Make sure that you are in an area with sufficient coverage to make calls. The strength of the network signal is indicated on the Status Bar of the screen.
User manual S217 How to receive messages Upon receiving a message, the mobile phone will alert you with a ringtone, prompt, or a new message icon. Press View to open the new message. You can also go to Inbox to read the message.
User manual S217 Dialed calls, Received calls and Missed calls are saved in Call history. If the records are full, the earliest saved records will be deleted. Also, you can view call timers, and delete call logs. How to configure Call settings Go to Menu>Call center>Call settings.
User manual S217 use of your phone and SIM card. Connectivity: View and set data account. Restore factory settings: Enter the phone lock code to restore to the factory settings. Some personal information might be lost if you use this function, so be careful.
User manual S217 or memory card, create new ones or rename, delete the folders, etc. Viewing image Go to Menu>Multimedia>Image viewer. You can select an image and view it. How to play music Go to Menu>Multimedia>Audio player. You can play the audio in your phone or the memory card.
User manual S217 Warning label How to use FM radio Go to Menu>Multimedia>FM radio. With the radio, you can search for radio channels, listen to them, and save them on your device. Note that the quality of the radio broadcast depends on the coverage of the radio station in that particular area.
User manual S217 pause. Select Options to enter the submenu. Using Services Go to Menu> Services. Services is a Web Browser, you must insert the SIM card if you want to use it. Go to Menu>Services>Internet service, select Homepage to go into your homepage.
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EC Declaration of Conformity It is hereby declared that following designated product: Product Type: GSM(GPRS)Digital Mobile Phone Model No: ZTE-G S217 Complies with the essential protection requirements of the Radio and Telecommunication Terminal Equipment Directive (EC Directive 1999/5/EC) and the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive(2004/108/EC).
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User manual S217 EN 50360:2001; EN 62209-1:2006; EN 62209-2:2010; IEC 62209-2 Edition1.0(2010-03); EN 50332-1:2000; Health EN 50332-2:2003 This declaration is the responsibility of the manufacturer: ZTE Corporation ZTE Plaza, Keji Road South, Hi-Tech, Industrial Park, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518057, P.R.China...
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