PC Software Requirements JoinME PC Software supports Microsoft Vista, Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4 or Windows XP with Service Pack 2 & 3 only. JoinME MAC has limited functionality and supports MAC OSX 10.4 and above. Warnings and Safety Notices Please read all the safety notices before using this device.
Contents E n v i r o n m e n t a l I n f o r m a t i o n ..............................7 W e l c o m e ............................8 1 . 1 H o w t o u s e t h e m a n u a l ..........................9 1 .
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C o n t a c t s ............................2 4 4 . 1 How do I enter my Contacts? ......................24 4 . 2 How do I copy all Contacts from a USIM card? ..............24 4 . 3 How do I search my Contacts? ......................
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5 . 1 6 S e n d m y n u m b e r ............................34 5 . 1 7 M i s s e d C a l l s A l e r t ............................35 5 .
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7 . 1 0 C h a n g e t h e S c r e e n B r i g h t n e s s ..................... 46 7 . 1 1 A d d a G r e e t i n g a n d O w n e r n a m e ....................46 7 .
1 2 . 2 I n s t a l l i n g J o i n M E ............................60 1 2 . 3 U s e J o i n M E t o c o p y p h o t o s t o y o u r c o m p u t e r ..............61 1 2 .
1 3 . 1 5 N e t w o r k S e t t i n g s ............................81 1 3 . 1 6 C T M ..................................... 82 Tec h n i c a l , S u p p o r t a n d Warr a n t y I n f o r m a t i o n ..........8 3 1 4 .
Welcome Congratulations on choosing the Telecom R6 handset. Please take a few minutes to read the user guide to help you get the most from your new mobile. O p e r a t i o n Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e Handset overview, keypad and information bar Section 1 –...
1 . 1 H o w t o u s e t h e m a n u a l T h e f o l l o w i n g i n s t r u c t i o n a l f o r m a t i s u s e d i n t h e m a n u a l : I n s t r u c t i o n D e s c r i p t i o n Press the Left Arrow...
1 . 2 RF Safety Information The handset has an internal antenna located at the top of the phone. For optimum performance with minimum power consumption do not cover the antenna area with your hand. Hold the handset between thumb and finger in the middle of the device. 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.
1 . 3 H a n d s e t O v e r v i e w Camera for Video Calling Disp lay Four way navigation controller -Arrow Keys( Left Soft Key (LSK) Call Key, show Call History Video Call Key Keypad Microphone Clear / Back Key *...
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H a n d s e t O v e r v i e w Camera Speaker Charger / USB / Volume keys Headset port Camera key L e f t R e a r R i g h t...
1 . 4 Ke y p a d Fu n c t i o n s K e y C o r r e s p o n d i n g F u n c t i o n s K e y C o r r e s p o n d i n g F u n c t i o n s 1 | punctuation marks | voicemail Long press for keylock...
1 . 5 I n f o r m a t i o n B a r I c o n s 3G Signal Strength Battery Level Indicator GSM Signal Strength Alarm is set New SMS (Text Message) Missed Call SMS or MMS Memory is Full Missed Video Call New MMS (Multimedia Message)
1 . 6 M e n u Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e G u i d e F i l e M a n a g e r B r o w s e r C a l l s M u l t i m e d i a A.
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C o n t a c t s S e t t i n g s > Profiles A. All A . S c r e e n General B. > (U)SIM 1 Wallpaper Meeting C. > Family 2 Display Backlighting Outdoor D.
2 Getting Started 2 . 1 H o w d o I r e m o v e t h e b a t t e r y c o v e r ? Push down gently on the thumb tab and slide the cover down then lift off. 2 .
How do I insert the USIM card? Insert the USIM card with the gold contacts facing down and the bevelled edge on the left hand side as shown. Carefully slide it under the metal bar observing the correct orientation. Always handle the USIM card with care to avoid damage. If your USIM card is faulty please contact your service provider.
2 . 3 H o w d o I i n s e r t t h e b a t t e r y ? Insert the battery as shown with the contacts located against the gold springs. The battery will only fit one way.
2 . 4 How do I switch the phone On or Off? Press and hold the key for two seconds to switch the phone ON or OFF. The start up screen below is referred to throughout the manual as the Idle Screen: The Information bar T h e I d l e S c r e e n 2 .
2 . 7 H o w d o I c o n n e c t t h e c h a r g e r ? Charge before initial use. The charger lead only fits one way. The plug is marked with an arrow on the top face.
3 Basic Operation 3 . 1 How do I make a voice call? • Enter the number on the keypad and press the key to make the call. • Press OK to activate Handsfree (speakerphone) mode • Press the key to end the call. 3 .
3 . 4 H o w d o I n a v i g a t e t h e M e n u ? The Menu is a grid of icons that are used to access key features on the phone. From the Idle Screen press OK to access the Menu.
4 Contacts 4 . 1 How do I enter my Contacts? • From the Idle Screen enter the phone number, press the Left Soft Key to Save. • Press OK to create a New Contact or press the Down Arrow to Update existing contact •...
4 . 4 How do I add a Contact from a received call number? After receiving a call you can add the caller’s number to the Contacts list: • Press the key to display All Calls. The last call received will be at the top of the list •...
4.10 Advanced Contact Options Menu > Contacts > Options O p t i o n D e s c r i p t i o n o r s u b s e q u e n t o p t i o n s Call Make a Voice Call or Video Call to the selected contact S e n d...
5 Calls 5 . 1 How do I make a Voice Call? • Enter the number on the keypad and press to make a voice call. • Press OK to activate Handsfree or Speakerphone (Loudsp.) • Press the key to end the call. 5 .
5 . 5 5 . 5 C a l l o p t i o n s d u r C a l l o p t i o n s d u r i n g a n a c t i v i n g a n a c t i v i n g a n a c t i v e e e e e V V V V V o i c e o i c e...
5 . 7 How do I answer a Call? When you receive an incoming call: • The phone will light up, the call alert will sound and the phone will vibrate depending on the current profile setting. • You will receive an incoming call notification displayed on the screen •...
5 . 9 How do I answer a Video Call? 3G coverage is required to make and receive video calls . If a video call is received when browsing or using multimedia functions, the browser, media player or FM radio will be suspended. W h e n r e c e i v i n g a n i n c o m i n g Vi d e o c a l l : •...
Advanced Call Settings Videophone Settings 5 . 1 2 Menu > Settings > tab right to Call > Videophone settings All the fields are preset. Contact your Service Provider for more details. Call Divert 5 . 1 3 Menu > Settings > tab right to Call > Call divert This service enables incoming calls to be diverted to another number.
5 . 1 5 C a l l B a r r i n g Menu > Settings > tab right to Call > Call barring Call barring is a network feature. The barring password is provided by your service provider. The service needs to be enabled on your account.
5 . 1 7 M i s s e d C a l l s A l e r t Menu > Settings > tab right to Handset > Missed calls alert After missing a call, the missed call icon will be displayed on the information bar.
• Navigate to the Inbox (Menu > Messages > Inbox > OK to Select) to view all received messages. Scroll to the desired message and press OK to View. 6 . 3 H o w d o I u s e P r e d i c t i v e Te x t ? Predictive text allows words to be entered more efficiently using a single keypress for each letter, as opposed to multiple keypresses in multi-tap text mode.
• ABC, abc are multi-tap modes. Press the key once for the first letter, twice for the second letter e t c • In text input screens (eg SMS, MMS and E-Mail) you can add your own words to the built-in Dictionary which is called My Words.
The underlined characters in the above chart are Unicode Characters. This means that they are not part of the standard SMS character set and they require 2 SMS characters to transmit them. Normal SMS message length is 160 characters. If exceeded, the message will be sent by two SMS’.
6 . 1 0 How do I send an Email? Menu > Messages > tab right to Email > Settings > Mailbox Settings > Options > Edit • The default Email client is configured for your service provider • Add your username, password and email address •...
6 . 1 1 H o w d o I r e c e i v e a n E m a i l ? Configure the Email Client with your personal settings to enable Emails. Menu > Messages > tab right to Email > Settings > Mailbox Settings > Options > Edit •...
How to Personalise the Phone There are many ways to customise the handset such as changing profiles, wallpaper, ringtones, setting up shortcuts etc. 7 . 1 C h a n g e t h e P r o f i l e s Menu >...
7 . 2 C h a n g e t h e S h o r t c u t K e y s ( A r r o w k e y s ) The four arrow keys ( ) can be customised to launch preferred features quickly from the i d l e s c r e e n .
7 . 4 C h a n g e t h e d e f a u l t R i n g t o n e s Menu > Settings > tab right to Profiles > Edit • Edit the current profile to change the default Ringtones for all incoming calls •...
7 . 8 S e t S p o k e n K e y S o u n d s Menu > Settings > tab right to Profiles > Edit • Scroll down to Keypad sound and select your preferred language •...
7 . 1 2 S e t t h e K e y p a d b a c k l i g h t i n g Menu > Settings > Keypad backlighting Duration 30 secs The keys remain illuminated for 30 seconds after the last key press Always On The keypad backlighting is enabled for the Duration Customise...
8 File Manager and External Memory All user files and downloaded content are stored in the File Manager. 8 . 1 F i l e M a n a g e r Menu > File Manager The file manager is separated into four folders, Photos, Audios, Videos and Others as shown: F o l d e r C o n t e n t s D e s c r i p t i o n...
8 . 2 Installing Additi o n a l M e m o r y - M i c ro S D c a rd Handset memory can be increased by inserting a Micro SD (HC) card up to 4GB. Micro SD cards up to 2GB are supported (FAT 16 format) Micro SD HC (high capacity) cards up to 4GB are supported (FAT 32 format).
9 Alarms and Appointments 9 . 1 S e t A l a r m s Menu > Tools > Alarm > Add Configure the alarm as required using the Alarm Setup Screen: • Daily Alarm goes off every day •...
10 Imaging - Pictures and Videos 1 0 . 1 H o w t o u s e t h e C a m e r a Menu > Multimedia > Camera Shortcuts: Press and hold the side camera key to activate the camera. The camera key activates the shutter and if pressed again will Save the image.
1 0 . 2 H o w t o u s e t h e Vi d e o C a m e r a Men u > Multimedia > Video Camera Shortcut: Press and hold the side camera key to activate the camera, press to switch to video mode.
1 0 . 3 V i e w i n g p i c t u r e s a n d v i d e o s 1 . View the file directly from file manager Menu > File Manager > Photos > My Pictures or Menu >...
11 Music To import music files onto the handset see the following sections: • Import music files from your computer using JoinME (See Connectivity) • Import music files from your computer or other device using Bluetooth (See Connectivity) • Download music files from the internet (ask your service provider for assistance if required) 1 1 .
1 1 . 3 C r e a t e a n e w P l a y l i s t Method 1: Create a Playlist from File Manager Menu > File Manager > Audios > My Audios • Scroll through the files and Mark file(s) or press Options > Mark all files •...
12 Connectivity 1 2 . 1 U s e J o i n M E t o c o n n e c t t h e p h o n e t o a c o m p u t e r JoinME is a computer program that enables the transfer of music and picture files between your PC and your handset.
1 2 . 2 I n s t a l l i n g J o i n M E Please install the JoinME CD before connecting the phone to the computer. • Insert the CD provided into the computer •...
1 2 . 3 Use JoinME to copy photos to your computer Transfer photos from the handset to your computer using JoinME: • Make sure the phone is switched on and connected to the computer and JoinME h a s b e e n i n s t a l l e d . •...
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Copy files (eg Photos) from the phone to the computer using JoinME 1. Select the Media button 2. Select My Pictures folder on My Phone 3. Drag the picture from My Pictures to a folder on the PC 4. Alternatively right click on the file and use Copy and Paste from the menu Files can only be copied into Folders N o t e s o n t r a n s f e r r i n g f i l e s...
1 2 . 4 Use JoinME to transfer music from a computer Music files can be transferred onto the phone using JoinME. • Make sure the phone is switched on and connected to the computer, and JoinME h a s b e e n i n s t a l l e d . •...
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Copy files(eg Music) from the Computer to the handset using JoinME Select the Media button Use drag and drop to copy the selected file from the computer to the My Audios folder on the handset. Alternatively select the file, right click to Copy the file, select the destination folder (on the handset) and choose Paste.
1 2 . 5 E n t e r C o n t a c t s u s i n g J o i n M E Use JoinME to enter new contacts into the phone. On the phonebook tab enter con- tacts directly using the PC.
1 2 . 7 Import Contacts from Microsoft Outlook • Launch Microsoft Outlook and have JoinME running. • Make sure you are on the Phonebook tab in JoinME, see image in 12.6 above. • Right click anywhere on the Contacts grid and select Import From Outlook. •...
1 2 . 8 Export Contacts to Outlook • Launch Microsoft Outlook, have JoinME running and connected to the handset. • Make sure you are on the Contacts tab in JoinME, see image in 12.6 above. • Select the number you want to export. •...
Use JoinME to send an SMS • Select the Message tab • Click the New Message button to draft an SMS • The new message window will appear • Click the magnifying glass to select a contact from Local, Phone or (U)SIM card •...
1 2 . 1 1 C o n n e c t t o a B l u e t o o t h D e v i c e Bluetooth is used as a wireless connection for headsets, hands free car kits and computers. Not all applications or devices are supported.
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S e n d f i l e s f r o m t h e h a n d s e t t o a n o t h e r d e v i c e Menu > File Manager •...
• Make sure Bluetooth is On and in Show mode and the other device is in Pairing Mode • On the handset go to Bluetooth: Menu > Tools > Bluetooth > My Devices • Press the Right Soft Key to Search •...
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Launch the Bluetooth manager software on your PC or MAC. This varies depending on your platform, hardware and software. Create a new connection and enter the same password, when prompted, on each device. Select the R6 Handset, the Dial Number is *99# and the Username and Password is blank.
When the Bluetooth manager opens a connection to the handset, accept the incoming connection by pressing Yes when prompted. The PC or MAC can now connect to the internet via the handset. The features described are dependant on external suppliers’ hardware and software and vary between platforms and components.
13 Other Facilities 1 3 . 1 B r o w s e r Menu > Browser H o m e the home page is set by your Service Provider New Link enter a web address manually using the keypad Bookmark Link to a previously saved page H i s t o r y...
1 3 . 2 S t o p w a t c h Menu > Tools > Stopwatch • Press OK Key to Start timing. • Press OK to Stop timing. The screen will display the event time. • Press OK to continue timing. •...
1 3 . 5 C u r r e n c y C o n v e r s i o n Menu > Tools > Currenc y Conversion • Convert currencies quickly and easily • The exchange rate stays set after you close the function •...
1 3 . 8 Vo i c e R e c o r d e r Menu > Multimedia > Voice Recorder • Press OK to Start recording the voice memo • Press OK to Pause / Continue (Contin.) recording •...
1 3 . 1 1 R e s t o r e d e f a u l t s e t t i n g s Menu > Settings > tab right to Handset > Restore Default Settings > 0000 If the handset is not working as normal, restore the handset to default factory settings.
1 3 . 1 4 C o n n e c t i o n s Menu > Settings > tab right to Handset > Connections Connections are pre-defined by your service provider and enable the handset to connect to the internet via WAP and to send multi media messages (MMS).
1 3 . 1 6 C T M Menu > Settings > tab right to Handset > CTM 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.
14 Technical, Support and Warranty Information 1 4 . 1 Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g a n d FA Q ’ s Please check the manual thoroughly before contacting your service provider S y m p t o m S o l u t i o n No incoming ring...
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S y m p t o m R e s o l u t i o n Check: Menu > Settings > tab right to Handset > PC I cannot connect to C o n n e c t i o n > U S B J o i n M E Uninstall and re-install the CD software See FAQ’s at www.zte.co.nz for more assistance...
S y m p t o m R e s o l u t i o n How do I enter text in From the phone number field press the down arrow twice to an SMS? move into the text area. Use predictive text or abc mode to manually type words.
1 4 . 3 E r r o r M e s s a g e s M e s s a g e S o l u t i o n N o ( U ) S I M d e t e c t e d Check a valid USIM card is inserted See 2.2 How do I insert the USIM Card? Enter PIN code...
1 4 . 5 Te c h n i c a l P a r a m e t e r s Network 3G WCDMA 850, 1900, 2100 MHz with HSDPA 3.6 Mbps C o m p a t i b i l i t y GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz with EDGE 236Kbps D i m e n s i o n s Approx 111mm x 48mm x 15.4mm (L×W×H)
15 General Safety and Maintenance 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 drop or • The operation of some medical electronic throw the handset.
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• Do not put the battery in your mouth. • At high volume, prolonged listening to audio • Only use original replacement batteries. devices can cause hearing loss. • Do not attempt to dismantle the handset or • Do not leave the handset discharged or any of its accessories.
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I n d e x Dial Up Networking Access Point Settings Dictionary Advanced Call Settings Download Location 50, 80 Answer a Call 22, 30 DTMF Appointments E-Mail Auto keylock Emergency Calls Background Screen Backlight Duration Environmental Battery 19, 21 E r r o r m e s s a g e s Bluetooth 71, 72 FAQ’s...
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Multimedia Message Silent Mode Music Player SIM card My Words Slide Show Network Settings SMS Message Length 60, 63 Snooze PIN Codes S p e a k e r p h o n e Playlist Speed Dial Predictive Text Spoken Key Sounds Preferred mode Stopwatch Preferred selection...
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