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Contents RF Safety Information....................6 General Safety Information ................... 7 Support Information ...................... 9 Warranty Information..................... 9 Key Layout........................10 Getting Started....................13 Install the USIM Card ..................13 Insert the Battery....................14 Switch the Phone on and Connect the Charger..........15 Charging and Battery life ..................16 Basic Navigation ....................17 Enter your Contacts..................19 Edit your Contacts to Change Ringtones and Groups ........21...
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1.17 Set Alarms and Appointments ................40 1.18 Send an E-mail ....................42 1.19 Take Pictures and Videos.................43 1.20 Send a Multimedia Message (MMS) ..............45 1.21 Receive a Multimedia Message (MMS) ............46 1.22 Access the range of Telstra Services using Telstra My Place ......46 1.23 Download Pictures, Ringtones, Games and more ..........
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Troubleshooting and FAQ’s ................80 Glossary of Terms ....................82 Technical Parameters..................83 Environmental Statement .................. 84 Menu Listing ....................... 86...
RF Safety Information The handset has an internal antenna located under the bottom of the keypad. For optimum performance with minimum power consumption do not cover the antenna area with your hand. Hold the handset between thumb and finger on the main hinge section. Covering the antenna affects call quality, may cause the handset to operate at higher power level than needed, and may shorten talk and idle times.
General Safety Information The handset contains delicate electronic circuitry, magnets and battery systems. You should treat it with care and pay attention to the following points: • Handle the handset with care. Do not thoroughly with water and consult a drop or throw the handset down roughly.
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• Do not disassemble or modify the battery. sharp objects. • Stop using the battery if abnormal heat, • Do not leave the handset discharged or odour, discolouration, deformation, or disconnected for a long time, otherwise abnormal condition is detected during use, your personal data may be lost.
Water or any other liquid damage. Any unauthorized repair or modification. Power surges, lightning damage, fire, flood or other events outside ZTE’s reasonable control. Use of the product with any unauthorized third party products such as generic chargers.
Key Layout Earpiece TFT Screen Camera for video calling OK key Arrow Keys Left Select Key Right Select Key Back key Clear key Call key End / Exit and power On / Off key Video call key 1234 Key Telstra ‘My Place’ Key Long press the # key to * key activate Meeting mode...
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Camera Charger/USB and Headset port TFlash card port Volume keys Camera key Audio play key Next key Previous key Right view Left view Notes • The handset is available in various colours. For illustration purposes only the above images are shown in black.
• There is no key lock available. This is common to clam shell designs because the keys are protected by closing the flip. • Long press (press and hold) the # key to engage meeting mode (silent with vibrate). Display Icons Signal Strength GPRS...
Getting Started Install the USIM Card The USIM card (Universal Subscriber Interface Module) is the small plastic chip with gold contacts supplied by Telstra. This contains your phone number and acts as a store for your contacts. It can be moved between different phones if required. Insert this with the gold contacts facing down and the bevelled edge on the left hand.
Insert the Battery Insert the battery carefully with the contacts located against the gold springs. The battery will only fit one way. Close the case by locating the plastic cover into the grooves and sliding the cover up to close it. Do NOT force the cover down by pressing on it. This will damage the cover. Slide the cover up gently...
Switch the Phone on and Connect the Charger Press and hold the key for two seconds to switch your phone on. The phone will take approx 30 seconds to start up. The start up screen below is referred to throughout the manual as the Home Screen: Charge your Phone Insert the charger lead carefully with the arrow facing the top of the phone.
Charging and Battery life • Only use the charger supplied. • Normal charge time is 2-3 hours. • When not using the phone for a long period remove the battery and store it in a cool dry place. • Do not leave the phone connected to the charger for more than 24 hrs. •...
Basic Navigation From the Home Screen press the left select Key to access the Main Menu: The icons are described underneath each icon as it is highlighted. Home Screen Main Menu Arrow Keys Use the Arrow Keys to move around the Main Menu, to move the cursor and to access Shortcuts.
Select Keys The two keys at the top of the keypad are called the Select Keys. The left and right Select Keys are used to choose the options from the bottom of the screen. In the above example the Left Select Key opens the Menu and the Right Select Key opens Options for the Home Screen.
Enter your Contacts There are several methods available to enter contacts into your phone. The Getting Started Section deals with adding your contacts manually and copying contacts from a previous SIM card. See the Advanced Section for adding contacts from your PC and importing contacts from Microsoft Outlook.
Add a contact from a received call number If someone calls you and you wish to save their number as a new contact, perform the following: • Press the key to bring up your Call List. • The last call received will be at the top of the list. •...
Edit your Contacts to Change Ringtones and Groups Once you have added some contacts you can edit them to change the Group and to set a personalised Ring Tone. • Contacts are normally stored in the default Group, Unclassified. • You can move your contacts into other Groups: Mates, Family, Friends, Work, and VIP. •...
Set Speed Dials Once you have entered some contacts you can assign speed dial keys to your chosen contacts: • Press Down Arrow Key (or other key if you have changed it) to enter the Contacts menu. • Use the Arrow Keys to scroll to the contact you wish to assign a Speed Dial Number. •...
Make a Voice Call Dial the number manually • If required press the * key twice for the International Prefix ‘+’. • Enter the number on the keypad and press the key to make the call. • When the call is connected you can press the OK Key for Handsfree mode. •...
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Choose a number from your recent call list • Press the key to bring up your call list. Press again for Last Number Redial. • Use the Up and Down Arrow Keys to scroll to the desired number. • Press the key to make the call.
1.10 Send an SMS (Text Message) From the Home Screen select the Messaging icon and press the OK Key to open the Messages Menu: • Press the OK Key to select New Message. • Press the OK Key to select Text Message. •...
1.11 Notes on Text modes and Predictive Text • Your current text mode is indicated by eZiEng, 123, ABC or abc displayed directly beneath the battery symbol. • Use the # key to switch between different text modes eZiEng (predictive text), 123, ABC and abc.
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My Words • From the text entry mode press the Options key and press OK for My Words. • (The first time you use My Words press OK to add a new word). • Press Right Select Key to Add a new word then press Ok to Save it. •...
1.12 Emergency Calls To make an emergency call during normal use 1 Ensure that your handset is switched on and in service. 2 Press the key repeatedly to clear the display and return to the Home Screen. 3 Enter the emergency number for your present location using the keypad, (eg 000). 4 Press key to call the number.
1.13 Personalise your Phone There are many ways to change the look and feel of your handset such as changing the theme, setting up shortcuts, changing the background screen (wallpaper) and choosing your own ring tone etc. Themes let you change the look of your screen display including the colour scheme, icons, background image &...
Add a Shortcut • From the Home Screen press the Right Select Key to select Options. • Select Shortcuts and press the OK Key. • Select an empty <Add Shortcut> slot and press the OK Key. • Select your favourite function from the list provided. •...
Change your Ringtone • From the Home Screen press the Right Select Key to select Options. • Press the Down Arrow and select Settings, press the OK Key. • Press the Right Arrow key twice to get to Profiles. • Press the Right Select Key to Edit your current profile. •...
Switch the Key Tones off • From the Home Screen press the Right Select Key to select Options. • Press the Down Arrow and select Settings, press the OK Key. • Press the Right Arrow Key twice to get to Profiles. •...
Disable or change the PIN Number • From the Home Screen press the Right Select Key to select Options. • Press the Down Arrow and select Settings, press the OK Key. • Press the Right Arrow Key three times for Security. •...
1.14 Using File Manager All user files and downloaded content are stored in the File Manager section of the handset. Browse the folders to find all the user accessible files that are stored on the phone and on the T-Flash Card. From the Home Screen press Left Select Key for the Main Menu, then go to Tools and press OK.
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• Others Downloaded Internet files, Bluetooth and MMS files...
TFlash Card Your handset is equipped with a Micro SD card slot to expand the phone’s available memory up to 2GB. You can store images, videos, music files, voice data etc on your T-Flash card. • From the Home Screen press the Left Select Key for the Main Menu. Go to Tools and press OK.
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Press OK key [Select] to open a folder and select a file. Press Left select Key for Options: Send: You can send the selected files via MMS, Email or Bluetooth Set as ringtone/wallpaper You can set the selected audio file or picture as ringtone or wallpaper.
1.15 Make a Video Call • You need good quality 3G coverage with at least 3 bars of signal to make and receive video calls. • Enter the phone number using the keypad or from your Contacts list. • Press to make a video call.
1.16 Receive a Video Call You will only be able to receive a video call when you have good 3G coverage. If you are browsing or playing video or audio files then the browser or media player will be suspended in the background while you answer the video call.
1.17 Set Alarms and Appointments Set Alarms From the main menu select Tools then Alarm and press OK. Configure your alarm as required by following the Alarm Setup Screen. • Press Add to create a new alarm. • Daily Alarm goes off every day. •...
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Set Appointments through the Calendar Access the calendar from Tools. • From the Home Screen press the Left Select Key for the main menu. • Go to Tools then scroll down to the Calendar menu. Press OK to open. • Press the Right Select Key to Add. •...
1.18 Send an E-mail • From the Home Screen press the Messaging icon • Press the Right Arrow Key to get to the Email menu. • Press Select to create a new E-mail. • Enter the sender address e.g. username@domain.com •...
1.19 Take Pictures and Videos Your phone has two cameras which can take still and video pictures. The main camera faces out and the second camera faces in for video calling. Take Still Pictures • From the Main Menu select Camera •...
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Make Videos From the Main Menu go down to Multimedia and press OK to select. • Go down to option 2) for Video Camera. Press OK to Record your video. • Press Options to change any of the following Settings: The default length of the video is only 15 seconds.
1.20 Send a Multimedia Message (MMS) When you send a Multimedia Message you can attach a picture, music or video file. • From the Home Screen press the Messaging icon. • Press OK to create a new message. • Press the down arrow key to access Multimedia message and press OK to Select. •...
1.21 Receive a Multimedia Message (MMS) When you receive an MMS you get a standard message alert. Press OK to View the message. If required press Retrieve to download the message attachment. When the attachment has downloaded press the left Select Key for Options. Choose Use Highlight Object to Save the file.
1.23 Download Pictures, Ringtones, Games and more There are various ways to enhance your phone by downloading content from the internet. The BigPond Downloads section is free to look at so you can easily see what is on offer. The Downloads are regularly updated by Telstra.
1.24 Use your Phone as a Music Player (MP3 Player) Once you have downloaded music or imported it from your PC (see 2.4) you can play your own music on your phone. Method 1, Using the BigPond Music Player • Press the Telstra My Place Key or from the Home Screen, press the Left Select Key to open the Main Menu, then select My Place.
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• Go to the Audios directory, My Audios and open the desired music file. Method 3, Create a new Playlist and use the front keys to operate your Music Player When you have some music files stored on your phone you can create a playlist to play your songs in the preferred order, this also enables you to use the front keys to access your music files.
1.25 Using the T-Flash card You can increase the memory of the phone by adding a T–Flash card and use it to copy files to and from your PC to your handset. Insert T-Flash: • Open the T-Flash port cover on the side of the phone. •...
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Use a T-Flash card adapter to copy files: You can use an external USB card adapter to access the T-Flash card using a PC. • Insert the T-Flash card in the adapter and put the adapter in the USB equipment. •...
1.26 Synchronize with a network server (SyncML) You can use SyncML to enhance your Personal Information Management by synchronizing the contacts and calendar information on your handset with those on a network server. • From the Main Menu, go to Tools. •...
• Please follow the installation steps carefully. • If the installation fails please see the ReadMe file on the CD or consult our web site for more help. www.zte.com.au. *Windows 2000, Vista and Windows XP are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation.
• If you have plugged your phone into your PC before installing the CD then the drivers will not be installed correctly. • Unplug your phone, un-install then re-install Join Me. • Plug your phone back in and see if the drivers install. See www.zte.com.au for full instructions.
Use Join Me to Copy your Pictures to your PC If you have taken some photos on your phone you can transfer them onto your PC using Join Me: • Make sure your phone is switched on and has completed initialization. •...
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Open the Media Tab. Open the My Pictures folder on My Phone . Drag the picture from My Phone up to a folder on your PC. Alternatively you can right click and use Copy and Paste from the menu.
Use Join Me to Copy Music Files from your PC to your Phone If you have MP3 files on your PC you can transfer them onto your phone using Join Me. • Make sure your phone is switched on and connected to your PC, and Join Me has been installed.
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Copy your selected MP3 File from your PC to the My Audios folder on your handset.
Enter your Contacts using Join Me You can use Join Me to enter new contacts into your phone. On the phone book tab you can enter your contacts directly using the PC. Select “New Contact” then complete the details. Select Save Position;...
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Create a backup of your Phonebook on your PC Select All by checking this box. Drag drop complete list to Local...
Import your Contacts from Microsoft Outlook • Launch Microsoft Outlook, have Join Me running and connect your handset. • Note: at the end of the import process Outlook can shut down. Please save any information beforehand. • Make sure you are on the Phonebook tab in Join Me. Right click on the Contacts area and select Import From Microsoft Outlook.
Use Join Me to Connect your PC to the Internet You can use your mobile phone as a dial up modem to connect your PC to the internet. The latest HSDPA wireless network technology achieves broadband speeds up to 3.6Mbps. Please see Telstra for a list of applicable data charges.
Fax Console). • Step through the wizard adding your details and preferences. • In the drop down box “Please Select the Fax Device” choose “ZTE T1 USB Modem”. • Complete the wizard settings as per your own preferences. • To send a fax from Word choose the Print option and select Fax.
Connect to a Bluetooth Device Your mobile includes Bluetooth which can be used to connect your handset to wireless headsets and hands free car kits. You can also transfer files between your phone and other Bluetooth devices such as another phone or a laptop. Not all applications or devices can be supported as Bluetooth is an open forum and different manufacturers adopt different standards and implementation.
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Connect to a Bluetooth Mobile or Laptop Device • From the Main Menu select Tools then go down to Bluetooth and press the OK Key. • Press OK for the Bluetooth Manager then press the Left or Right Arrow Key to switch Bluetooth on.
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Use Bluetooth to Transfer Files to a PC or another mobile device • From the main menu go to Tools and press OK key. • Press 7 directly to enter into File Manager. • Browse through the folders to your chosen file. •...
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Connecting to a Bluetooth Car Kit or Personal Headset Please follow the manufacturer’s instructions carefully regarding getting your Bluetooth device into Pairing Mode. You cannot connect your phone to the far end device unless Pairing Mode is enabled. Usually the device will flash rapidly to indicate pairing mode. After finding the device you need to share a password and press Connect.
2.10 Dial Up Networking via USB or Bluetooth Dial Up Networking (DUN) is a method to connect your PC to the internet using the handset as a modem. Using Join Me to connect your PC to the internet has already been covered but there are alternative methods available: Create a New Network Connection using the Windows Wizard Launch the Windows New Connection Wizard (eg XP: Start, All Programs, Accessories,...
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Dial Up Networking over Bluetooth You can also use Bluetooth to connect the handset to your PC. Bluetooth can be considered as a wireless replacement for the USB connection and does not rely on the USB drivers or Join Me software. The Bluetooth connection can therefore be used with MAC computers if required.
2.11 Other Facilities Stopwatch The phone has a built in stopwatch accessible through the Tools menu. • Press OK Key to start timing. • Press OK Key to stop timing. The screen will show the event time. • Press OK Key to continue timing. •...
World Time World Time is accessible under the Tools menu • The world time function provides time information on major cities worldwide. • You can scroll to the desired city by using the Left/Right key. • Select your city then press the OK Key to save the selected city as your home time zone.
Internet Browser • You can access a generic browser through the main menu. • The home page is Telstra BigPond. • You can enter your own URL using the Go to option. • You can view your internet History and connection records. •...
Voice Recorder • Access the Voice Recorder function from the Multimedia directory. • Press OK Key to Start recording your voice memo. • Press OK Key to Pause recording. • Press the Right Select Key to Stop recording. • Press the OK Key to Save. The file will be saved to My Audios. •...
2.12 Advanced Message Settings You can configure your SMS, MMS and Email Settings. From the Main Menu go to Messages, Settings. Multimedia Message Settings • Retrieval Settings: Manual, Automatic or Manual when roaming. • Delivery mode: You can set immediate delivery or defer it for a specified period of time. •...
Text Message Settings • SMS centre number: The default is +61418706700. • Expired Time: Select the period over which the message centre will attempt to deliver the message. • Status report: The network informs you when your message has been delivered. •...
2.13 Advanced Handset Settings From the Main Menu go to Settings then press the Right Arrow Key for Handset Settings. Network • Preferred mode: You can lock your handset to GSM or UMTS (3G) Networks • Preferred Band: You can lock the handset to certain bands, U = UMTS, G = GSM •...
CTM Set CTM (Cellular Text Telephone Modem) is a text based communications protocol to offer support to hearing and speech impaired people. Hearing or speech impaired persons can communicate using a teletype (TTY) terminal connected to the mobile phone via a CTM Modem. The TTY signals are sent alongside speech so it is possible to configure the system to enable speaking and hearing as well as typing or receiving text to the TTY device.
2.14 Advanced Call Settings From the Main Menu go to Settings then press the Right Arrow Key 4 times for Call Settings. VideoPhone Setting • The following fields are preset by Telstra. • The VIG Number is +61418707888. • The UUS Type is Email. •...
Call Waiting This service lets you know if you receive another incoming call while you are on the phone. When active (default) and you are on the phone you will hear some pips when you get another incoming call. Press the button to switch between calls.
Technical Information and Help Troubleshooting and FAQ’s Please check the manual thoroughly before contacting your service provider and read the issues below: Symptom Resolution Enter PIN Input the correct PIN number as supplied by Telstra. Check you have inserted a valid USIM card. See Installing the Insert USIM USIM Card Enter password or...
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How do I switch off In any text entry mode press the # key to toggle between Predictive Text ? different modes. The battery Your network coverage may be poor. Check your signal bars. discharges quickly With only 1 or 2 bars your signal strength is poor. Battery life of only 1 day is normal under these conditions.
Glossary of Terms 2G or GSM Second Generation wireless communication system. 3G Third Generation wireless communication system. 3G offers video services and high speed packet-data service. APN Access Point Number. This is the gateway to Internet Services Avatar is a small bit-map cartoon style picture Bluetooth is a wireless standard to allow devices to connect and share information without using any cables HSDPA High Speed Digital Packet Access.
Environmental Statement Your ZTE handset is made using the latest manufacturing techniques and environmental standards to reduce waste and hazards to the environment. However at the end of life of the equipment the manufacturer recommends that you return the handset and accessories to your nearest re-cycling depot or send it to our recycling agent below.
Character Chart Corresponding Characters 1 and some common punctuation characters eg . , ? ! @ ‘ ABCabc2 DEFdef3 GHIghi4 JKLjkl5 MNOmno6 PQRSpqrs7 TUVtuv8 WXYZwxyz9 Space 0 * key Press * key for character set. Press twice for International Prefix ”+” # key Toggle different text modes.
Menu Listing 3) Games 1) Tools 2) Messages 2) Messages A. Applications 1. Alarm 1. New Message Email Download 2. Stopwatch 2. Inbox (0/0) 1. New Email applications 3. Calculator 3. Outbox (0) 2. Inbox (0/0) Downloads 4. World Time 4.
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10. My Account 7) Settings 7) Settings 10) Shortcuts 8) Multimedia A. Screen C. Profiles 1. My Pictures A. Digi.Eq 2. Games&Apps Wallpaper General Camera Clear wallpaper Meeting Video camera Backlight Outdoor Media Player duration Silent Voice recorder D. Security 12) Themes Brightness B.
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Index Advanced Call Settings77 Change PIN Numbers 33 Home Screen....17 Advanced Message Change Ringtones..21 Java Games ....70 Settings ....73 Character Chart..84 Join Me ....52, 53 Advanced Operation ...52 Charger ...... 15 Key Tones ....32 Appointments....39 Charging.....
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Preferred selection ..75 Silent Mode ....31 USB ......15 Push Messages ..71 Slide Show ....72 USIM card....13 Restore default settings75 SMS ......25 Using the T-Flash card 49 RF Energy.....6 SMS centre number..74 Vibrate Mode....31 RF Safety Information ...6 SMS Message Length 27 Video Call ....37 Ringtone .....31...
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