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Page 1: User Manual
SKINNY R286 3G MOBILE PHONE USER MANUAL Search ‘ZTE Australia’ on Facebook , Google+ and Twitter to keep in touch. © 2015 Version 1.0 Jan 2015... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
WHAT’S INSIDE 03 Getting Started 08 Getting to know your mobile phone 15 Main Icons 16 Basic Functions 23 Managing your Contacts 25 Messaging 36 Extra Features 41 Troubleshooting, Technical and Warranty 49 Extra bits you should know... -
Page 3: Getting Started
GETTING STARTED 1. REMOVE THE BACK COVER Use the thumb catch on the bottom left corner of the handset to open the battery cover. - Page 4 2. REMOVE / INSERT THE BATTERY Insert the battery as shown by lining up the gold bit on the battery with the gold spikes on the handset. Press the battery down flush into the case. Line the battery cover up and press gently to close the case. ...
- Page 5 3. INSERT THE SIM CARD Remove the battery and insert the SIM card with the gold contacts facing down and the slanted edge on the bottom left as shown: Optional: Insert a microSD(HC) memory card into the side slot as shown if required to add additional memory storage capacity.
- Page 6 4. CHARGING YOUR BATTERY Your battery comes partially charged. When you need to charge it: Plug the micro USB cable in to the handset Plug the other end of the cable into the: AC adapter and plug the adapter into an electrical outlet ...
- Page 7 Important Notes: Only use the AC charger and USB lead supplied. 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.
- Page 8 GET TO KNOW YOUR MOBILE PHONE Earpiece Display Arrow Keys, OK Key Use the Arrow Keys Left & Right Soft to navigate & access Keys Performs the shortcuts. OK key to function shown on confirm. the display Power / End Key Hold down to power On or Off.
- Page 9 GET TO KNOW YOUR MOBILE PHONE Camera Charging port Thumb catch to open the battery cover...
- Page 10 HOW TO LOCK/UNLOCK THE KEYPAD To enable automatic key locking go to Menu > Settings > Security Settings > Auto keypad lock To unlock, press the Unlock then the * Key Whenever the screen is locked a message will appear in the centre of the screen telling you how to unlock the device.
- Page 11 Handy Hint: Each menu item is laid out on a grid so you can press the corresponding key on the keypad as a shortcut to the menu item. Example, pressing Menu 1 from the home screen takes you to Contacts. Pressing Menu * takes you to Settings.
- Page 12 MENU QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE...
- Page 13 MENU QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE...
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Page 14: Key Functions
KEY FUNCTIONS Indicator Description Power Key - Hold down to power your phone on and off. Press to End a Call. Press to Exit a menu and return to the idle screen Call Key - After entering a number press to make the call Press to access the call logs Press twice for last number redial. -
Page 15: Main Icons
MAIN ICONS Indicator Description Signal Strength Indicator Battery Level Indicator New SMS message New MMS message Vibrate Mode Silent Mode Alarm is set SD Card is inserted... -
Page 16: Basic Functions
BASIC FUNCTIONS HOW TO SET THE TIME AND DATE When you first turn on your mobile the time and date is set automatically from the network. It takes a few seconds to update when the phone is first switched on. Handy Hint: Select Menu >... - Page 17 HOW TO ADJUST RINGTONE VOLUME As part of the ringtone functionality you have the ability to change the default volume for any of the profiles Select Menu > User profiles Press left soft key Options > Customise the current profile ...
- Page 18 HOW TO MAKE A VOICE CALL There are 3 ways you can make a call on your phone: 1. Enter the number on the keypad, if you know the number 2. Select the left soft key to access Contacts, select the number then press OK or the Green key to call directly 3.
- Page 19 HOW TO ANSWER AN INCOMING CALL There are two ways to answer an incoming call: Press the green key answer the call Press the red key or Reject to end the call. Handy Hint: If you would like to silence an incoming call without rejecting it, press the down arrow on the navigation keypad or the right soft key for Silence.
- Page 20 CALL FEATURE SUMMARY The table below is a quick summary of call features Function Description Menu Selection Call Barring Restrict various categories of Menu > Call Center > incoming or outgoing calls. Call settings > Advanced > Blacklist Call Divert Forward incoming calls to Menu >...
- Page 21 Send my Show or hide your number Menu > Call Center> number when making calls. Call Settings> Send my number Menu > Contacts > Set Speed Dial Set your Contacts to be called Select the Contact > directly from the idle screen. Options >...
- Page 22 Software Manually check if there are Menu> Settings> Phone Update software updates available settings > Software Update Insert a Pause ‘P’ inserts a 3 seconds delay. When dialling manually or Wait ‘W’ waits indefinitely until you press the * key three character while enter the next character.
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Page 23: Managing Your Contacts
MANAGING YOUR 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 or a Photo. Function Description Menu Selection... - Page 24 Copy Contacts Copy Contacts from the Menu > Contacts > from a SIM card SIM into the handset. Options > Phonebook settings > Copy contacts from (U)SIM > Mark Copy all > Done Delete a Select the Contact then Menu > Contacts > Contact press Options Options >...
- Page 25 MESSAGING You can stay connected by using your mobile to send messages, multimedia messages and emails to your family and friends. Important Note: If your text message exceeds 160 characters you will be charged for multiple text messages. Letters, symbols and spaces count as characters. HOW TO CREATE A TEXT MESSAGE (SMS) ...
- Page 26 HOW TO ADD A CONTACT TO A TEXT MESSAGE (SMS) Press the Right Soft Key as the shortcut for Messages (SMS) or select Menu > Messages > Create Message Enter the phone number directly or press OK key to select a contact manually from your Contacts or Call History list ...
- Page 27 Handy Hint: Use the # key to select between predictive text and standard typing modes. Select abc for English Predictive Text. In Multi-tap modes (abc/ABC) if the next letter is on the same key, wait until the cursor appears or press the Right arrow. Important Note: By default the input text is set to ABC To change this press # to select your desired input...
- Page 28 HOW TO TYPE USING THE KEYPAD (abc, Abc & ABC modes) The letters of the alphabet are arranged on the keys from 2-9 Whenever you are in text entry mode, to enter a name, send a message or write a note, the handset will automatically change to letter mode ...
- Page 29 HOW TO USE PREDICTIVE TEXT (abc mode) 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. To change from multi-tap to predictive text press # to view the entry options, then select En.
- Page 30 HOW TO VIEW A RECEIVED TEXT MESSAGE The envelope icon on the information bar indicates a new SMS message has been received Along with this, depending on the current profile setting, a message alert tone and vibrate activate will be heard ...
- Page 31 HOW TO SEND A MULTIMEDIA MESSAGE (MMS) Sending a MMS is similar to a text message. The main difference is adding media. This can be done by selecting Options > Insert > Choose Media > OK. Use a Multimedia Messages to send attachments such as pictures, music or video files.
- Page 32 HOW TO RECEIVE A MULTIMEDIA MESSAGE (MMS) When a new MMS has arrived you will see an envelope on the information bar When receiving an MMS you get a standard message alert. Press OK key to View Press Retrieve to download the message attachment ...
- Page 33 WAP PUSH MESSAGES A WAP (wireless application protocol) push message is a formatted SMS that displays a message to the user, giving the option of connecting directly to a website using the browser. WAP Push Messages are indicated by the icon on the main display.
- Page 34 You will now be in the Mailbox setting Complete the required fields to add your account Select Menu > Messages > Email > Settings > Mailbox Settings > Options > New to add a new Mailbox or to set up alternate email providers. Important Note: You may need additional information from your Internet Service Provider (ISP) if registering an email provided by your ISP or other...
- Page 35 Press the right soft key to go back to the previous screen at any time. HOW TO RECEIVE AN EMAIL Menu > Messages > Email > Select Email Account > View > Inbox > Retrieve New Email messages are delivered to the handset HOW TO SET UP AUTOMATIC RETRIEVAL ...
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Page 36: Extra Features
EXTRA FEATURES Function Description Menu Selection Alarms Set and edit Alarms Menu > Organiser > Alarm > Edit When the function is available Back Function Go back one screen to go back one screen, it will appear at the right soft key Set the backlighting Menu >... - Page 37 Camera Use the Camera Press the Up arrow key or Menu > Camera TIP: Connect your phone to a PC then select Mass Storage to view device storage. Conversion Access the Currency Menu > Organiser > Currency Converter Converter Delete Text Press the C key to clear C key for delete, in any text text...
- Page 38 Lock Code Switch on the Handset Menu > Settings > Security Lock code to protect settings >Phone security > the Handset. Phone lock (1234) The default code is 1234 Message Tone Change the incoming Menu > User profiles > message tone Options >...
- Page 39 Ringtone Change the incoming Menu > User profiles > ring Options > Customise >Incoming call Shortcut Keys Customise the four Menu > Settings > Phone arrow keys to your settings > Dedicated key preferred features Silent mode Silence the incoming Menu >...
- Page 40 Voice Recorder Record voice memos Menu > Multimedia >Sound recorder Wallpaper Set your background Menu >Settings > Phone image settings > Display > Wallpaper World Time Access the World Time Menu > Organiser > World clock function...
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Page 41: Warranty Information
TROUBLESHOOTING, TECHNICAL AND WARRANTY INFORMATION TROUBLESHOOTING AND FAQ’S Please check the manual thoroughly before contacting Skinny. Symptom Solution How do I check the Enter *983*32# on the dial pad. software version? How do I reset to Menu > Settings > Reset factory settings > 1234 factory defaults? How do I check the Menu >... - Page 42 Symptom Solution How do I select Menu > Settings > Network settings > Network Network mode? Selection > Selection mode How do I manually Menu > Settings > Network settings > Network select a carrier? Selection > Select network Menu > Settings > Network settings > Preferences > How do I configure Options >...
- Page 43 Symptom Solution Menu > Call Center> Call settings > Call divert > When How do I extend the no reply > Activate > Set delay time to your needs. A incoming ring time? blank forwarding number forwards to your Voicemail service.
- Page 44 Symptom Solution The handset switches An alarm or calendar event switches the handset on on by itself. automatically. Confirm the charger is properly inserted. I cannot charge the Remove the battery, clean the contacts and check it is phone inserted correctly. The battery may be worn out. Tip: Charge the phone using the supplied USB cable.
- Page 45 ERROR MESSAGES Message Solution Check a valid (U)SIM card is inserted No (U)SIM detected See Getting Started Enter the correct PIN code supplied by your service Enter PIN code provider Enter PUK code Contact Skinny to get the PUK code Enter handset lock The default handset lock code is 1234 code...
- Page 46 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Network Compatibility 3G UMTS 850 /2100MHz 2G GSM 900, 1800 MHz Dimensions L×W×H Approx 116.5mm x 49mm x 12.5mm Weight Approx 83g (Including standard battery) Features MP4 video, MP3 audio, 0.3MPixel rear camera, USB, MIDP 2.0 JAVA, 2.4” 65K colour TFT display with 176 x 220 pixels, MMS, Email, Calendar, Speakerphone, Voice Recorder, 3.5mm audio jack, CTM, approx 18MB user memory.
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Page 47: Battery Life
Important Note: Talk and idle times are based on ideal network conditions. The use of applications and local network conditions can reduce battery life. SUPPORT INFORMATION For Warranty Service directions please consult Skinny. 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 WARRANTY INFORMATION The warranty does not apply to defects or errors in the product caused by: Normal wear and tear Misuse including mishandling, physical damage, improper installation – including battery, and unauthorized disassembly of the product Water, exposure to solvents or any other liquid damage Any unauthorised repair or modification Power surges, lightning, fire, flood or other natural events Use of the product with unauthorized third party products such as...
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Page 49: Extra Bits You Should Know
EXTRA BITS YOU SHOULD KNOW SAFETY AND GENERAL INFORMATION The handset contains delicate electronic circuitry, magnets and battery systems. Treat it with care and pay attention to the following points: Handle the handset with care. Do temperatures could exceed 45°C. ... - Page 50 Take care not to allow metal charge, or storage. objects such as coins or keys to Do not put the battery in your come into contact with the battery mouth. terminals. Only use original replacement Do not dispose of batteries in a batteries.
- Page 51 off and leave for 30 minutes handset. before use. Take care when the phone is in Do not use the handset while your pocket. Sitting down may driving or operating other damage the handset. machinery. It is normal for the handset to ...
- Page 52 Do not expose the handset to oils at the prescribed time. or solvents. Your device is locked to the Skinny If you have an alarm or calendar network. Contact Skinny to obtain event set the handset switches on the unlock code and instructions.
- Page 53 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 54 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.
- Page 55 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY - SAR (SPECIFIC ABSORPTION RATE) We declare that the product(s) detailed in this manual 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.