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ZTE CORPORATION ZTE A137 GSM Digital Mobile Phone User Manual...
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ZTE Corporation. ZTE operates a policy of continuous development. We reserve the right to update the technical specifications in this document at any time without prior notice.
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GENERAL INFORMATION ............... 8 ....................8 ELCOME ..................... 8 ECURITY ................. 9 AFETY RECAUTIONS GETTING STARTED ................. 18 ..................18 EFINITION ................. 20 ISPLAY NDICATORS ................22 ECHNICAL ARAMETERS ....................22 ATTERY Removing & Installing the Battery..........23 Charging the Battery ............... 23 ..............
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Switch on/off Your Phone .............. 25 Connecting to the Network ............26 BASIC OPERATIONS................27 ............. 27 AKING AND NSWERING A ....................27 FUNCTION MENU..................28 ........... 28 SAGE AND TRUCTURE OF UNCTION ................... 29 ISTORY Missed Calls ..................29 Dialed Calls ..................
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Audio Player ..................35 Sound Recorder................35 Melody Compose................35 ....................36 OOLKIT Calendar ..................... 36 To Do List ................... 36 Alarm ....................36 World clock ..................36 Games ....................36 Stopwatch ..................37 Themes ....................37 Calculator ................... 37 Currency Converter .................
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Data Account ..................39 ....................39 ETTINGS Phone setup..................39 Call setup ................... 40 Network setup ................... 41 Security setup ................... 42 Restore Factory setting ..............43 Sound Effect ..................43 TEXT INPUT....................44 ....................44 VERVIEW ................. 44 AND ABC 123 M ....................
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TROUBLESHOOTING................47 General Information Welcome Thank you for using ZTE A137 GSM digital mobile phone. To guarantee the mobile phone always in its best condition, please read this manual carefully and keep it for further use. The pictures, symbols and contents in this manual are just for your reference. They might not be completely identical with your mobile phone.
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Safety Precautions This section includes some important information on safe and efficient operation. Please read this information before using the phone. Operational Precautions Please use your phone properly. When making or receiving a call, please hold your phone as holding a wireline telephone. Ensure the phone is at least one inch (two point five centimeters) from your body when transmitting.
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Keep the phone out of the reach of small children. The phone may cause injury if used as a toy. Precautions While Driving Please pay attention to the traffic safety. Check the laws and regulations on the use of your phone in the area where you drive. Always obey them. Use hands-free function of the phone, if available.
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If you use any other personal medical device, please consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from RF energy. 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.
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personal computer can cause interference. 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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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.” Obey all signs and instructions. Precautions for Electronic Devices Some electronic devices are susceptible to electromagnetic interference sent by mobile phone if inadequately shielded, such as electronic system of vehicles.
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Aircraft Safety Please turn off your mobile phone before the airplane takes off. In order to protect airplane’s communication system from interference, it is forbidden to use mobile phone in flight. Using mobile phone before the plane taking off should get aircrew’s permission according to safety regulations.
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When the operating time (talk time and standby time) is noticeably shorter than normal, it is time to replace a new one. Please stop using the charger and battery when they are damaged or show evidence of aging. Return the wear-out battery to the provider or dispose of it in accordance with environment regulations.
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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.
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and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 15.21: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. 15.105: 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.
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-- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. -- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Warning: If the battery is damaged, do not discharge it. If the leakage does come into contact with the eyes or skin, wash thoroughly in clean water and consult a doctor.
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Dial key Make and answer calls. Bring out call logs in the standby mode. End key End or reject a call. Switch on/off the phone. Return to the standby mode in the menu interface. Scroll keys Up/Down keys: Scroll up and down in the contacts list or setting options. Move the cursor up and down when editing.
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OK key Confirm actions/make selections, which is in the center of the Scroll keys. 0-9 Number keys Input numbers and characters. Used for Speed dials. * key and # key They have different functions in different modes or function menus. Note: In this manual press a key means you press a key and then release it;...
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New MMS; no space for messages when blinking Missed call Alarm clock Battery charge level Call divert Ring type GPRS online Headset Stopwatch...
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Technical Parameters Handset Type A137 47.7 mm×106.9 mm×14.5 Dimensions(W×L×H) Weight Approx. g (without battery) Battery Continuous standby time Approx. 150 hours - 200 hours (subject to network status) Continuous talk time Approx. 2.5 hours – 3.5 hours (subject to network status) For other parameters about battery and charger, refer to their labels.
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unpacking. A new battery will have the best performance after full charge/discharge cycles for the first three times. Removing & Installing the Battery Remove: Power off your phone, push down the spring buckle and slide down the cover and then lift the battery from the compartment to remove it. Install: Place the bottom of the battery into position, push down on the upper section of the battery until it clicks into place and then install the battery cover.
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When the battery is fully charged, the bar stops scrolling. Generally the whole charge process needs two to three hours (charge the battery for six to eight hours for the first three times). Normally, during the charge process, your phone, battery and charger may become hot.
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Connecting to the Network SIM Card Don’t touch the metal contact area of the SIM card (Subscriber Identity Module card). Doing so may cause information in the card lost or destroyed. Keep the card away from electricity and magnetism. Inserting & Removing SIM Card Switch off your phone, disconnect the outer power source and remove the battery.
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Enter Phone Lock——if a phone lock code has been set. Enter PIN ——if a SIM card password has been set. Searching ——search for the right network. Connecting to the Network After the SIM card and the phone are unlocked, the mobile phone will automatically search for the network.
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Basic Operations Making and Answering a Call You can make or answer calls in the standby mode. The bar at the upper left corner of the screen shows the network signal strength. Dial a number: input the number with the number keys and then press the Dial key. Dial the number in the List: View all calls by pressing the Dial key.
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can be seen only in the process of communication. The functions such as Call waiting, Call keeping, Multiparty require the network support. Note: Some menu items can only appear in special cases. Menu items such as Swap will appear only when the ongoing call and the hang-on call coexist. Function Menu Usage and Structure of Function Menu Scrolling search function: Enter the function main menu by pressing Menu or the...
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Call History Missed Calls Dialed Calls Received Calls Delete Call Log Call Time Call cost SMS Counter GPRS Counter From the above items, you can find the information you want, and delete, save, dial, edit or send these numbers. The call cost depends on the Price Per Unit, which you have to enter the PIN2 to set first.
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will be automatically ended. Or you can set this to OFF. User Profiles You can select the profile in this menu. The profile options are: General, Meeting, Outdoor, Indoor and Headset. The default settings for each individual profile are preset by the manufactory.
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while Any Key means to answer by pressing any key except the End key and the Right soft key. Note: The Headset mode can only be activated with the headset connected. File Manager You can check all the folders in the phone or the Micro SD card, create new ones or rename, delete, or sort, etc.
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with the first letter. The result is in alphabetically order. To get a more precise result, please input as complete as possible. Add New Entry: And a new entry to the SIM card or the Phone. Copy All: Copy all the records from the SIM card to the Phone or from the Phone to the SIM card.
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messages. Inbox: You can read the received messages. In the Message Body interface, you can press Option to do a lot with this message. Outbox: You can read the sent out messages. In the Message Body interface, you can press Option to do a lot with this message. Write Message: Create new SMS.
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Drafts: View the draft MMS. Press Option to find more. Templates: You can view, send or send after editing these templates. MMS Settings: You can set these parameters according to the display. Voicemail You can edit one or two servers. Select Connect to Voice to check the voicemail box and listen to the voice message.
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Multimedia Camera Image Viewer Video Recorder Video Player Audio Player Sound Recorder Melody Compose Note: You can take and view picture/video, record and play sound, and compose melodies. The max length of the picture/video/sound clip depends on the space left. The Camera and Image Viewer support jpg.
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Toolkit Calendar You can view the Calendar and press Option to add tasks to each day. The date can be set from January 1, 1970 to December 31, 2030. To Do List Press Add to add an entry to the To Do List. There are many types to choose. In the Edit interface, you can set the Alarm On to inform you with a sound.
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effect and vibration in Game Setting. Stopwatch You can measure time and take split times or lap times, for example, in different sports. Themes Select a theme for the menus interface. Calculator Press 0-9 Number keys to input numbers, and press the # key to input the decimal point.
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Currency Converter Input the Exchange rate, press OK and input a figure, and then press OK to get the result. Services This service needs the network service provider to provide. If neither SIM card nor the network service provider supports this service, this service will not be available. For more information, please consult the network service provider.
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Data Account GSM Data GPRS Settings Phone setup Time and Date: Set home city. Date can be set from January 1st, 2000 to December 31st, 2030. Time can be set from 00:00 to 23:59. Set the time and date displayed format. Schedule Power On/Off: Enable or disable this function to automatically power on/off the phone at the set time.
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Auto Update of Date and Time: This needs the network support. Flight Mode: set the mode for a flight. LCD Backlight: Set the parameter for the backlight. Call setup Call Waiting: When enabled, the network will notify you of a new call if a new incoming call takes place during the current conversation.
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Divert All Data Calls: Divert all the data calls. Cancel all Divert: Cancel all diverts services. Call Barring: Set to bar the outgoing calls or incoming calls. Line Switching: Switch between Line 1 or Line 2. Call Time Reminder: This function enables a reminder several seconds after connected or every several seconds during a call, or you can select “Off”...
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SIM card, you need to select the network provider again by choosing Automatic or Manual. You can set preferred networks and add new ones or change priority. The GPRS Connection can be set to When Needed or Always. Security setup SIM Lock: The SIM password (PIN code) can prevent your SIM card from illegal use.
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Fixed Dial: You can enable or disable fix dialing to specified phone numbers only. You must enter your PIN2 code for authentication. Barred Dial: You can set any combination of the following call restriction options to improve security level. Please contact with the network service provider for detailed use.
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Text Input Overview Your mobile phone provides the following input methods: upper and lower case input, numeric input and predictive text input, punctuation mark or special characters input. When you are in a field that allows characters to be input, you will notice the text input mode indicator in the upper left corner of the screen.
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key. Press the * key to open a list of special characters, use the Scroll keys to move through the list, and press the OK key to select a character. 123 Mode The 123 mode enables you to input numbers in a text message. Press the keys corresponding to the required digits.
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Corresponding Characters 1 and some common symbols ABCabc2 DEFdef3 GHIghi4 JKLjkl5 MNOmno6 PQRSpqrs7 TUVtuv8 WXYZwxyz9 Space 0 * key Press the * key to bring out symbols. # key Switch among different input modes. Up/Down key Roll the cursor up/down. Left/Right key Roll the cursor left/right.
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End key Exit Troubleshooting This section describes how to troubleshoot some problems when they occur to your phone. If you cannot deal with them, contact your local dealer. “Enter PIN” is shown when the phone is switched on. Input the PIN or input the new PIN if you have changed the code. The code can be set “off”...
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No alarm tone when the reminder time reaches. Check the profile setting and the alarm ring setting in User Profiles-Customize. A phone number cannot be dialed. Check whether a call restriction is set to the number. A phone call cannot be answered. Check whether call restriction is set to the number Short message cannot be sent.
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