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LET'S GET THIS SHOW ON THE ROAD
You must be excited about your brand new Telstra T96.
This guide will help you get to know your new Telstra T96 and take you
through some of the basics step by step. So you can get the most out of
your new phone, set aside some time to explore and play around with all
the handy features.
By the way, your Telstra T96 mobile phone is Blue Tick approved which
means it's recommended for rural and regional handheld coverage
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  • Page 1 You must be excited about your brand new Telstra T96. This guide will help you get to know your new Telstra T96 and take you through some of the basics step by step. So you can get the most out of your new phone, set aside some time to explore and play around with all the handy features.
  • Page 2 WHAT’S INSIDE Lets get started Getting to know your Telstra T96 Getting Connected Contacts Messages and Emails Extra Features Troubleshooting, Technical and Warranty Information Extra bits you should know...
  • Page 3 LET’S GET STARTED YOUR PACKAGE CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING: • Telstra T96 handset and battery • Telstra Pre-Paid Next G® SIM card • AC charger and USB charging cable • Stereo headset • Telstra Pre-Paid Welcome Guide • This Getting Started Guide •...
  • Page 4 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR TELSTRA T96 Earpiece Display Direction Keys Use the direction keys to navigate & access shortcuts, centre key for OK. Left & Right Soft Keys Performs the Power / End Key function shown on the display Hold down to power On or Off.
  • Page 5 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR TELSTRA T96 Camera Speaker External antenna port Charging Port Battery Cover Thumb catch to open the battery cover Headset port...
  • Page 6 INFORMATION BAR ICONS 3G Signal Strength Battery Level Indicator GSM Signal Strength Alarm is set EDGE Signal Strength Missed Call New SMS Message Missed Video Call Message Memory is Full Bluetooth ON New MMS Message Silent Mode TTY Mode Vibrate mode enabled New E-mail Call Forward is Active Headset and Vibrate Mode...
  • Page 7 MENU QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE MENU QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE CONTINUED...
  • Page 8 MENU QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE CONTINUED...
  • Page 9 MENU QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE CONTINUED...

  • Page 10: Getting Connected

    GETTING CONNECTED 1. INSERT SIM CARD • Use the thumb catch on the bottom corner of the handset to open the battery cover. • Insert the SIM card with the gold chip facing down and the slanted edge on the top right as shown. Please Note: You can purchase a microSD memory card to expand the memory.
  • Page 11 2. INSERT THE BATTERY Insert the battery as shown by lining up the gold tabs on the battery • with the gold pins in the battery compartment. Gently push down on the battery until it clicks into place • • Line the battery cover up correctly from the top and press gently to close the case.
  • Page 12 CONNECTING THE CHARGER • Insert the charger lead carefully with the plug and socket aligned correctly as shown. • The plug and socket are shaped so they will only fit together one way. • The phone can also be charged by connecting it to a computer using the USB lead supplied.
  • Page 13 HOW TO NAVIGATE THE MENU • The Main Menu is a grid of icons that are used to access key features on the phone. • You can view the menu as a List or Grid by pressing the left soft key. •...
  • Page 14 Handy Hint SHORTCUTS From the home screen press the direction keys to launch the default shortcuts: My Place Browser Messages Contacts To change default shortcuts • Open the menu screen and navigate to Settings. Highlight Phone using the up and down direction keys and press OK. Navigate to Shortcut keys and set your preferences.
  • Page 15 HOW TO CHANGE THE RINGTONE • Open the Menu screen and navigate to Profiles. • Choose one of four profiles which can be customised with individual settings. Use the up and down direction keys to scroll through the profiles and press the left soft key to Edit the highlighted profile. •...
  • Page 16 HOW TO ADJUST RINGTONE VOLUME • Open the Menu screen and navigate to Profiles. Choose one of four profiles which can be customised with individual settings. Use the up and down direction keys to scroll through the profiles and press the left soft key to Edit the highlighted profile.
  • Page 17 HOW TO LOCK/UNLOCK THE KEYPAD • To lock the keypad hold down the star key until you see Keypad locked • To unlock, press the centre button for Unlock then press the star key. • Whenever the screen is locked ‘Unlock’ is displayed in the bottom centre of the screen.
  • Page 18 HOW TO MAKE A VOICE CALL • Enter the number on the keypad then press the Green Call key. • If the number already exists in your Contacts, possible matches are listed. Use the Up and Down directions to select. You can also call a number from your Contacts.
  • Page 19 CALL FEATURE SUMMARY Check the table below to quickly find the Call Feature you require: Function Description Menu Selection Call a Contact Access your Contacts list Down key > Scroll up and dial directly from your or down to chose a chosen Contact.
  • Page 20 Function Description Menu Selection Send my Show or hide your number Menu > Settings > number when making calls. Calls > Send my number Menu > Contacts > Set Speed Dial Set your Contacts to be Select the Contact > called directly from the idle Options >...
  • Page 21 Function Description Menu Selection Volume Use the Up and Down keys During a call press to adjust the volume during the Up / Down keys. a call...
  • Page 22 CONTACTS There are some numbers that you may want to call again and again so it makes sense to add these to your Contacts. You can then access these numbers quickly and easily and add special features such as Speed Dialling, a dedicated Ringtone and Photo.
  • Page 23 Function Description Menu Selection Copy Insert the SIM card. Copy Press the Down Key Contacts from Contacts from the SIM into for Contacts > a SIM card the handset. Options > Advanced > (U)SIM Management > Copy contacts from (U)SIM> Mark (all or individual) >...
  • Page 24 Function Description Menu Selection Search your Search Contacts to find a Press the down key Contacts particular person. Scroll or for Contacts > Scroll use the letters on the down or press a number pad eg press 5 for ‘J’ letter key to search Set a unique Add a dedicated image and a...
  • Page 25 CREATING MESSAGES AND EMAILS HOW TO SEND A TEXT MESSAGE (SMS) • Press the right key to access shortcut for Messages or open the Menu screen and select Messages. Press OK to Create Message. • Enter the phone number directly or press centre key to select a recipient from your Contacts or Call History.
  • Page 26 • The letters of the alphabet are arranged on the keys from 2-9. Whenever you are in a text entry mode, to enter a name, send a message or write a note, the handset changes to letter mode. • The letters written on the number keys are entered depending on how many times you press the key.
  • Page 27 In Multi-tap modes (abc/ABC) if the next letter is on the same key, wait until the cursor appears or press the Right key to move the cursor on. HOW TO USE PREDICTIVE TEXT Predictive text allows words to be entered more efficiently using a single key press for each letter, as opposed to multiple key presses in abc text mode.
  • Page 28 Please Note If your text message exceeds 160 characters you will be charged for multiple text messages. Letters, symbols and spaces count as characters. Important Notes Each time one of these symbols is used 2 standard SMS € \ characters are transmitted. │...
  • Page 29 HOW TO SEND A MULTIMEDIA MESSAGE (MMS) Use a Multimedia Messages to send pictures, music or video files. You can also send an MMS directly to an email address. Handy Hints Sending a MMS is similar to a text message. The main difference is adding media.
  • Page 30 HOW TO VIEW A MULTIMEDIA MESSAGE (MMS) • Open the Menu screen and navigate to your Messages and open your Inbox. • When receiving an MMS you get a standard message alert. Press centre key to View. • Press Retrieve to download the message attachment. •...
  • Page 31 User Option Save to server User Option SMTP Authentication Check with your ISP Telstra Internet • Do not change the APN setting as this is required for your carrier internet connection and changing this will disable your data. • Create a new mailbox to set up alternate or additional email accounts by opening the Menu Screen and navigating to Email then select Settings, Mailbox Settings then the left soft key for Options.
  • Page 32 HOW TO SEND AN EMAIL • Open the Menu screen and navigate to Email and press OK • Choose New Email and press OK. • Enter the sender email address e.g. username@domain.com or press the centre key to input address from Contacts. •...
  • Page 33 HOW TO VIEW AN EMAIL • Open the Menu screen and navigate to Messages. Select Email and use the direction keys to open your Inbox to retrieve new emails. HOW TO SET UP AUTOMATIC RETRIEVAL • Open the Menu screen and navigate to Email. Use the direction keys to open Settings then select Automatic Retrieval.

  • Page 34: Extra Features

    EXTRA FEATURES Function Description Menu Selection Alarms Set and edit Alarms Menu > Tools > Alarm > Edit Back Function Press the back key in Back key for Back. any menu Backlighting Set the backlighting Menu > Settings > Display timers Backlight duration Change the display...
  • Page 35 Function Description Menu Selection Camera Use the Camera Menu > Camera Currency Access the Currency Menu > Tools > Converter Conversion Converter function Delete Text Press the C key to C key to delete, in any text clear text mode. File Manager View and manage your Menu >...
  • Page 36 Function Description Menu Selection Keypad Select the keypad Menu > Profiles > Edit > Sounds sound, tones or Keypad sounds spoken keys. Lock Code Switch on the Handset Menu > Settings > Lock code to protect Security > Activate security the Handset.
  • Page 37 Voicecall ringtone Screensaver Set one of three Menu > Settings > Display > screensavers: Set screensaver 1) Telstra 2) Heart 3) Turbines Shortcut Keys Customise the four Menu > Settings > Phone > direction keys to your Shortcut keys > OK...
  • Page 38 Function Description Menu Selection Speakerphone Use hands-free or loud During a call (or call speaker mode. set-up) press the OK key for Speaker (Loudsp.) Stopwatch Activate the Menu > Tools > Stopwatch Stopwatch timer Cellular Text Modem Menu > Settings > Phone > used to connect to a TTY TTY setting device.
  • Page 39 Function Description Menu Selection Voice Record voice memos Menu > Multimedia > Audio Recorder record Wallpaper Set your background Menu > Settings > Display > image Wallpaper World Time Access the World Time Menu > Tools > World Time function HOW TO COPY PICTURES TO YOUR PC OR MAC •...
  • Page 40 JOIN ME PC AND MAC CONNECTION SUITE Join Me is used to connect your phone to a computer. Once installed Join Me is used to manage contacts, messages and calendar functions. It is also used to connect to the internet and transfer music / picture files. •...

  • Page 41: Warranty Information

    TROUBLESHOOTING, TECHNICAL AND WARRANTY INFORMATION TROUBLESHOOTING AND FAQ’S Please check the manual thoroughly before contacting Telstra. Symptom Solution Check the ring tone and ring volume settings No incoming ring under Profiles. or alarm tone Check the handset is not muted (Long press the...
  • Page 42 Menu > Settings > Call > Call Barring. Your phone may not be setup with correct MMS messages network settings, contact Telstra to setup. This cannot be sent or type of content may be restricted by your received.
  • Page 43 Symptom Solution Power cycle your phone to refresh the memory. My phone is slow Delete old SMS messages and other content. to respond, Restore default settings: handset storage Menu > Settings > Handset > Restore default problems settings > 0000 Possible network coverage issue.
  • Page 44 Symptom Solution The handset An alarm or calendar event switches the switches on handset on automatically. automatically The handset The handset is charging in the off state. Press switches off after and hold the Red key to switch the handset ON. charging.
  • Page 45 Enter the correct PIN code supplied by your Enter PIN code service provider Enter PUK code Contact Telstra to get the PUK code Enter handset lock The default handset lock code is 0000 code Check the file type is supported by the handset.
  • Page 46 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Network 3G UMTS 850, 2100 MHz Compatibility 2G GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz Dimensions Approx 116.4mm x 50mm x 12.4mm L×W×H Weight Approx 84.34g (Including standard battery) Features MP4 video, MP3 audio, 2MP rear camera, USB, MIDP 2.0 JAVA, 2.4”...
  • Page 47 SUPPORT INFORMATION • For Warranty Service directions please consult Telstra . • All calls for PIN number enquiries, Network problems, Web Access, Account and Billing Information, (U)SIM card registration and other general enquiries should be directed to your Service Provider.

  • Page 48: Extra Bits You Should Know

    EXTRA BITS YOU SHOULD KNOW SAFETY AND GENERAL 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. • Keep the handset, battery, Do not drop or throw the charger and other accessories handset.
  • Page 49 • Do not dispose of batteries in a • Do not place the handset close fire. to the edge of a table in case it • Do not throw used batteries into moves when set on vibrate household rubbish, return them mode.
  • Page 50 • Under poor network conditions bottom of a bag where it may be damaged by sharp objects. battery life is considerably • At high volume, prolonged reduced. • When the battery is thrown away listening to audio devices can cause hearing loss. cover the terminals with •...
  • Page 51 PC SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS Join Me PC Software included supports Microsoft Windows 7, Vista (32 and 64 bit), XP with Service Pack 2 & 3. A limited version of Join Me is supplied that supports MAC OS 10.5, 10.6, 10.7 ZTE cannot guarantee that third party hardware or software is compatible with this product.
  • Page 52 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY ZTE shall not be liable for any loss of profits or indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages resulting from or arising out of or in connection with using this product, whether or not ZTE had been advised, knew or should have known the possibility of such damages.
  • Page 53 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY - SAR (SPECIFIC ABSORPTION RATE) We declare that the product(s) detailed in this manual, and in combination with our accessories, conform with the essential requirements of The Radio Communications Standard (Electro-magnetic Radiation Human Exposure) 2003 and the Australian Communications and Media Authority Section 376 of the Telecommunications Act 1997.

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