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Left Soft Key | Contacts. |
Right Soft Key | Messaging. Options key for some menus |
Power key | Press to switch the handset On. Press to light up the display. Press to hang up the phone or reject an incoming call. Press and hold (long press) to power off the phone. |
Volume keys | Adjust the ringtone volume from the home screen. Long press it to quickly adjust the ring tone volume to maximum or minimum. Press to change the volume during a call or media playback. |
Connect the charger to the phone using a USB cable, and plug the charger into a standard power socket. Only use the approved charger and USB lead provided.
Always insert the charger lead carefully.
Check the plug and socket are aligned correctly.
Do NOT use excessive force which may damage the USB port.
Be careful to avoid tripping on the lead whilst it is plugged in.
Physical damage to the USB port is not covered by warranty.
After inserting the SIM card, replace the battery and the back cover then press and hold the red Power key for 2 seconds to switch the handset on.
The phone will be ready to use after a short time.
After the phone switches to the sleep mode, the screen will be turned off. Open the flip or press the power key to switch on the display.
The display will automatically dim and turn off after a pre-set period of time (see Menu > Settings > Display > Display Backlight) to save power. The display switches off when you close the flip. Open the flip to switch on the display or if it is already open press the Power key to turn your screen on.
The volume keys work in different ways depending on which application or menu you are in.
Home Screen
Volume keys control the Ring Volume.
Moving the volume all the way down to enable Vibrate mode, and one more step to enable Silent mode.
During a Call
During a call the Volume keys will control the in call (earpiece or speaker) volume levels
Media
If you are using apps such as Music or Video then the Volume Keys will control the current media volume level.
You can make calls from the keypad, call log, or Contacts app.
Directly make a call
From the home screen enter numbers using the key pad then press the Green Call Key to make the call.
Make a call from the Call History list
Press the Green Call Key to open the call log screen. Select a recent caller from the list using the navigation keys then press Call or the Green Call Key to make the call.
Make a call from Contacts
On the home screen select the Left Soft Key for Contacts. Select the required Contact from the list using the navigation keys. Press Call or the Green Call Key to make the call.
Make an international call
On the home screen, press & hold the "*" key until "+" appears on the screen, then dial the country code or region code, city code and phone number.
Dial from Messaging
Your phone will ring or vibrate (depends on the current mode and settings) for an incoming call. If the flip is closed you can view the incoming caller details on the front screen, simply open the flip to answer the call. (This can be switched on and off at Menu > Settings > Device > Call settings > Open to answer)
If the flip is open press the Green Call Key or the OK key to answer the call.
If the earphone is inserted, press the button on the earphone to answer the call.
Press the Volume keys to mute the incoming ring, eg if you are in a meeting, then either answer or reject the call.
Press Reject (Right Soft Key) or the Red End Key to reject a call.
To hang up a call press the Red End Key or simply close the flip if set to do so.
Menu > Settings > Device > Call settings > Close to end call
During a call, you can raise or lower the volume by using the volume keys on the side of the phone.
During a call, press the OK button to turn the speaker On or Off.
During a call press Options (Left Soft Key) then Add call. Dial a number and press the Call Key to add one call and put the current caller on hold. Press Options (Left Soft Key) then Merge to join the two (or more) parties together to create a conference call.
You can go to Contacts by pressing the Left Soft Key or Menu > Contacts App.
When the contacts list is displayed the Left Soft Key changes to three vertical dots which designates Options.
Note: When entering the name you might want to take it off predictive text especially for unusual names. Hold the # key for a few seconds, scroll up to the top of the list, select "Abc".
You can share a contact with someone.
On the home screen press the Right Soft Key to open Messaging
Menu > Email – select your email service provider or select Other then add the details.
Enter your full email address and then password to configure your mailbox. You can also browse your email on line for web based email providers.
Use the navigation keys to highlight the required item then press the OK button to select it.
Each category can also be selected by pressing the corresponding number key.
1 - Call history: review incoming and outgoing call records
2 - Messaging: access SMS and MMS messages
3 - Contacts: view and add Contacts to the phone
4 - Downloads: view downloaded files
5 - Media centre: Music, Sound recorder, Video, Gallery and FM radio
6 - Email: set up and access your email account
7 - Browser: access the internet
8 - Notifications: view any current notifications
9 - Camera: access the camera to take pictures and videos
* - File manager: view, move, copy files on the phone
0 - Tools: Calendar, Alarm, World clock, Timer, Stopwatch, Calculator
# - Settings: Wireless & network, Accessibility, Sound & notifications, Display, Phone settings, Call settings, About phone, System update
Your phone can connect to the Internet via your mobile phone operator.
The icons on the Status bar indicate which kind of data network you"re connected to.
Turn Data Off
Go to Menu > Settings > Wireless & networks > Data usage to switch data on or off.
To check data usage, select Mobile data usage in the same menu.
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is on by default. Go to Menu > Settings > Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi to log on to local Wi-Fi networks. Secured networks require a password.
To check Wi-Fi data usage go to Menu > Settings > Wireless & networks > Data usage > Wi-Fi data usage.
Via the Bluetooth® function, you can exchange data with other Bluetooth devices that are within a short distance.
Turn on/off Bluetooth®
Go to Menu > Settings > Wireless & networks > Bluetooth. Press OK to switch Bluetooth On or Off. Available devices will be shown on the screen.
Pairing
Transfer audio, video and picture files between your handset and your computer.
Connect your handset using the USB data lead supplied.
First time, select Install driver on the handset notifications window.
On your PC, use Windows Explorer to open the CD Drive (X): USB_Driver, then double click Setup to install the handset drivers. (X) will be the drive letter that Windows assigns.
Subsequently, select Media Device (MTP) from the notifications window, which will open the handset in Windows Explorer.
On your MAC, download and install „Android File Transfer".
Connect your handset using the USB data lead supplied.
Select Media Device (MTP) from the notifications window, which will open the handset on your MAC.
In areas where the use of mobile devices is restricted, you can activate Flight mode. You will not be able to make/answer calls, send/receive messages in Flight mode.
Go to Menu > Settings > Wireless & networks > Flight mode.
You can check the phone"s status, battery use, software version, etc. Go to Settings > About phone > Status.
Your phone has a 2mp rear camera when the flip is opened. You can set a photo you"ve taken as the wallpaper, a contact photo or send it through MMS, Bluetooth or Gmail.
Your phone can record video clips.
Allows you to play music and videos, record sound, show your photos and listen to the radio.
Go to Menu > Media centre
Listen to music saved in the phone or on a memory card.
Go to Menu > Media centre > Music
A list of available songs will be displayed.
Press OK to play the highlighted song, press OK again to stop play.
Press Options to set a playlist, set a song as a ringtone, etc.
You can record audio files through sound recorder.
Go to Menu > Media centre > Sound Recorder
Press Record to start recording, Select Done to stop recording or Pause to pause the recording. When paused press Resume to continue the recording.
When you have finished recording you change the default filename and press Save to save it or press Discard to cancel it.
Press List to view saved recordings and play them or press Options to manage the recordings.
Menu > Media centre > Gallery. View your pictures and videos.
You need to insert the wired headset that comes with your phone to act as an antenna, so always connect the headset when using the radio. When you receive an incoming call while listening to the radio, the radio will turn off.
Go to Menu > Media centre > FM Radio.
The FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically.
Go to Menu > Browser icon to use the internet. Press Options to enter a URL, create Bookmarks and to check your browsing history.
Go to Menu > File Manager icon. You can view all files saved in the phone or on the memory card.
Go to Menu > Tools > Calendar
Calendar Events
If you want the events recorded just in the phone and not synced to Google.
Press Options > Calendars to display and press Select on the calendar name. A tick should appear to left of the calendar
Creating a new Event
Sync an external calendar
If you join your Google calendar on line you are able to sync that into your phone calendar:
Go to Menu > Tools > Alarm to set an alarm. Alarms will switch the handset On even when it is switched off.
Go to Menu > Tools > World clock to add a new world time location (City)
Go to Menu > Tools > Timer. Select Play to start the timer. Press Stop to stop the alert. Press +1 to add 1 minute, press + to add a new timer event.
Go to Menu > Tools > Stopwatch. Select Play to start the Stopwatch. You can Record the time, Pause the time or Share the results.
Go to Menu > Tools > Calculator
On the Calculator screen, slide the screen to the right or left to switch between Advanced panel and Basic panel.
Size and Weight | 109 x 56.1 x 19.5 mm. | 130g with battery | |
Networks | 4G LTE Band 1, 3, 7, 8, 28 LTE Data Rates: 150M Down / 50M Up 3G UMTS 850, 2100 MHz. HSPA+ 42Mbps data | ||
Display | 2.8",240 x 320 and 1.77" External display | ||
Camera | 2MP Front camera on the flip | ||
CPU & Memory | Quad core 1.1GHz MSM8909 CPU 4GB ROM with approx1GB user space. Expandable external storage microSD(HC)™ up to 32GB | ||
Operating system | Proprietary based on Android | ||
Battery | Capacity | 1600mAh Li-ion user replaceable | |
Charge Time | 3-4 hrs with AC Charger | ||
Standby time | Up to 290 hours (subject to network) | ||
Voice talk time | Up to 5 hours (subject to network) | ||
Connectivity | Bluetooth, 3.5mm jack NAHJ, micro USB, External RF port | ||
SIM Card | Nano SIM, 4FF format. |
Symptom | Solution |
How do I check the software version? | Menu > Settings > About phone > Build number |
How do I reset to factory defaults? | Menu > Settings > Phone settings > Reset > Factory data reset |
How do I configure the MMS Settings? | Messages > Options > Settings > MMS |
How do I configure Email settings? | Menu > Email |
How do I copy Contacts to or from my SIM card? | Contacts > Options > Import/Export. Choose a method and follow the directions on screen |
How do I select Network mode? | Menu > Settings > Wireless & networks > Mobile networks > Preferred network type |
How do I manually select a carrier? | Menu > Settings > Wireless & networks > Mobile networks > Network operators > Search networks |
How do I enable USB tethering? | Menu > Settings >Wireless & networks >Tethering and mobile hotspot > USB tethering. (Connect as CDROM to install drivers) |
How do I configure APN"s | Menu > Settings >Wireless & networks >Mobile Networks > Access Point Names > Select (> Add to add a new APN) |
How do I enable Flight Mode? | Menu > Settings >Wireless & networks > Flight mode |
How do I clear my Browser? | Menu > Browser > Options > Settings > Clear browser data |
How do I check Call forwarding etc | Menu > Settings > Call settings > Calls > Call forwarding / Call barring / Call waiting / Caller Id |
How do I check for Software Updates? | Menu > Settings > System update |
How do I get more technical support? | Visit ztemobiles.com.au or call 1300 789 475 during office house AEST. |
How do I change the Ringtone? | Menu > Settings > Sound & notifications > Phone Ringtone |
The battery discharges quickly | Possible network coverage issue. Check the signal level. With only 1 or 2 bars, the battery has to work harder to maintain network contact. Limit multi-media to save power. The battery may be worn out. |
The handset turns on by itself. | An alarm or calendar event switches the handset on automatically. |
No incoming ring or alarm tone | Press the Volume Up key to enable the Ringtone. Check the ringtone and ring volume settings. |
The handset switches off after charging. | The handset is charging in the off state. Press and hold the Red key to switch the handset ON. |
I cannot charge the phone | Confirm the charger is properly inserted.
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I cannot connect to other Bluetooth devices | Turn Bluetooth on. Set visibility to Show. Make sure the pass-code is correct. Possible compatibility issues. Not all functionality is supported between different Bluetooth devices and standards. |
Message | Solution |
No SIM Card | Check a valid SIM card is inserted. See the Getting Started section |
Enter PIN code | You have set a SIM PIN. Please enter your SIM PIN code. |
Enter PUK code | Contact your Service Provider to get the PUK code |
Enter Unlock Code | Contact your Service Provider to obtain the network unlocking code. |
Here you can download full pdf version of manual, it may contain additional safety instructions, warranty information, FCC rules, etc.
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