ZTE Z233VL User Manual

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Key Functions

Power/Lock Key: Press and hold to turn Airplane mode on or off, restart, or to power off. Press to end or cancel a call. Press to return to the home screen.

Left Soft Key/Right Soft Key: Press to select the options at the left/right corner of the bottom of the display. The options change depending on the application/ function in use.

Send Key: Press to place or answer a call. Press to launch the Recent Calls app from the home screen to view recent calls.

Clear Key: Press to delete text or numbers before the cursor.

4-Way Navigation Key: Press up/down/left/right to access designated functions from the home screen, navigate options on the display, or move the cursor.

Getting Started

The Battery

Installing the battery

1. Place your finger in the slot at the bottom of the back cover to lift and remove the cover.
   
   
2. Insert the battery by aligning the metal contacts on the battery with the gold contacts in the battery compartment. Gently push down on the battery until it clicks into place.
   
   
3. Press the cover gently back into place until you hear a click.

Removing the battery

1. Remove the back cover.
2. Lift the battery up and out.

Charging the Battery

1. Connect the adapter to the charging port. Ensure that the adapter is inserted with the correct orientation. Do not force the connector into the charging port.
   
   
2. Connect the charger to a standard AC wall outlet. If the phone is on, you'll see a charging icon, such as or , appear in the Status Bar.
3. Disconnect the charger when the battery is fully charged.

Turning The Phone On / Off

Turn Phone On

• Press and hold the Power/End Key to turn on your phone.

Turn Phone Off

• Press and hold the Power/End Key to open the options menu. Select Power off > OK.

Getting to Know the Home Screen

The home screen is the starting point for your phone's applications, functions, and menus.

Phone Features

Opening the Browser

From the home screen, select > Browser to launch the web browser. The Browser also opens when you open a web link—for example, in an email or a text message.

1. Open the Browser app.
2. Select > Type URL to highlight the address box.
3. Enter the address (URL) of a web page, or enter terms you want to search for.
4. Press the Center Key to open the web page or search results.

Exiting the Browser

1. Press the Left Soft Key for the browser menu.
2. Press the Down Key on the 4-Way Navigation until Exit is highlighted.
3. Press the Center Key to exit the browser.

*This phone does not have WiFi capabilities. Using the browser requires data usage. Fees may apply if you do not have a data plan.

Messaging

From the home screen, select .

The Messaging screen opens, where you can create a new message or open an ongoing message thread.

• Select > New message to write a new text or multimedia message.
• Select an existing message thread to open the conversation.

Sending a Message

1. On the Messaging screen, select > New message.
2. Add recipients in one of the following ways:
   • Select the To field and manually enter the recipient's number or the contact name. If the phone presents a few suggestions, select the one you want to add.
   • Select the To field and press the Center Key to select recipients from contacts, call history, or contact groups.
3. Select the text box at the bottom and enter the content of your text message.
4. If you want to send a multimedia message, select > Insert attach to attach a photo or video to the message.
5. Press the Center Key or select SEND and then press the Center Key to send the message.

Bluetooth

1. From the home screen, select > Settings > General settings > Bluetooth.
2. If Bluetooth is off, press the Center Key to turn on. Your phone automatically scans for and displays the IDs of all available Bluetooth devices in range. Select > Refresh if you want to scan again.
3. Select the device you want to pair with.
4. If necessary, confirm that the Bluetooth passkeys are the same between the two devices and press the Center Key. Alternately, enter a Bluetooth passkey and press the Center Key.

Pairing is successfully completed when the other device accepts the connection or the same passkey is entered.

NOTE: The Bluetooth passkey may be fixed for certain devices, such as headsets and hands-free car kits. You can try entering 0000 or 1234 (the most common passkeys) or refer to the documents for that device.

Taking a Picture

1. From the home screen, select > Camera.
2. Aim the camera at the subject and make any necessary adjustments.
3. Press the Center Key or the Camera Key to take a picture.

Recording a Video

1. From the home screen, select > Camera.
   NOTE: You can also press the Camera Key from the home or apps screen to launch the Camera app.
2. Press left on the 4-Way Navigation Key to switch to the camcorder. The shutter button will turn red.
3. Aim the camera at the subject and make any necessary adjustments.
   NOTE: You can press the Volume Key to zoom in or zoom out before and during recording.
4. Press the Center Key or the Camera Key to start recording. You can also press the Left Soft Key to pause and resume recording.
5. Press the Center Key or the Camera Key again to stop recording.

Opening the Gallery

From the Home screen, select > Gallery to view albums of your pictures and videos.

Memory

Internal Memory: 4GB
Supports microSD memory card up to 32GB

Making and Answering Calls

Placing a Call by Dialing

1. Press the Power/End Key, then enter the phone number with the keypad. Press the Clear Key to delete incorrect digits.
   NOTE: As you enter digits, your phone searches for contacts that match. If you see the number you want to dial, select it, then press the Send Key to place the call immediately without entering the rest of the number.
2. Press the Send Key to dial the entered number.

Ending a Call

During a call, press the Power/End Key.

Answering Calls

• When you receive a phone call, drag over to answer the call.

NOTE: To silence the ringer before answering the call, press the Volume Up/Down Keys.

• When you receive a phone call, drag over to reject the call.

You can also drag over to reject the call and send a preset text message to the caller.

TIP: To edit the text response from within the Phone app, press the Menu Key > Settings > Quick responses.

Ending Calls

During a call, tap on the screen.

Voicemail

Setting Up Voicemail

1. From the home screen, select > Settings > Device > Call settings > Carrier Setting > Voicemail.
2. Select from the following voicemail settings:
   • Service: Select the voicemail service provider. Your carrier is the default.
   • Setup: View or edit the voicemail number.
   • Sound: Set the notification sound for new voicemails.
   • Vibrate: Check to enable vibration for notification.

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