Contents Getting started...................................................................................................... 1 Phone setup....................................................................................................... 1 Charging the battery........................................................................................ 4 Switching your phone on/off............................................................................ 5 Get to know your phone...................
Email..................................................................................................................... 24 Setting up your email account....................................................................... 24 Browsing the Internet.......................................................................................... 26 Using mobile web............................................................................................ 26 Visiting a website from within the browser.......
Recent calls..................................................................................................... 38 Notepad........................................................................................................... 38 Settings................................................................................................................. 40 Display settings................................................................................................ 40 Phone settings...............
Emergency service.......................................................................................... 54 HAC mode....................................................................................................... 55 Troubleshooting and FAQs................................................................................. 56 Specifications...................................................................................................... 59 FCC compliance.......................................
Getting started Note: In this user guide, “press a key” means to press the key and release it, while “hold a key” means to press the key for at least two seconds and then release it. Phone setup Removing the back cover and installing the battery Note: If you do not plan to use the battery for a long time, remove it from the phone and store it in a cool, dry place. 1. Remove the back cover as shown. 2. Carefully insert the battery with the contacts located against the metal springs. 3.
Inserting the SIM card Note: You can obtain a SIM card from your service provider when you sign on as a subscriber. Caution: • Do not bend, scratch, or touch the metal contacts of your SIM card. • Keep the card away from electrical appliances and magnets. • Disconnect the charger and other accessories from your phone and remove the battery before inserting or removing the SIM card. Failing to do so could cause information on the card to be lost or destroyed. 1.
Removing the SIM card 1. Hold the Power/end key to power off the phone. 2. Remove the back cover and battery. 3. Gently remove the SIM card from the card slot. Inserting a microSD™ card Note: This phone can support a memory card (not included) with a capacity of up to 32 GB. 1. Hold the Power/end key to power off the phone. 2. Remove the back cover and battery. 3. Insert the microSD card carefully with the metal contacts facing downward as shown. Make sure that the card is fully seated in the slot.
Removing a microSD card 1. Hold the Power/end key to power off the phone. 2. Remove the back cover and battery. 3. Carefully slide the microSD card out of the slot. Charging the battery Note: For best performance, charge the battery fully prior to using the phone for the first time. 1. Open the charging port cover. 2. Insert the charger’s connector into the charging port. Be sure to insert the connector in the correct orientation. Do not force the connector into the port. 3.
Notes: • The phone automatically powers off whenever the battery power is too low. • Use only the charger supplied with the phone, or other chargers approved by ZTE. Using an unapproved charger may cause damage to the phone and may void your Warranty. • If the battery is completely discharged or has not been used for an extended period of time, the screen may not display the charge indicator until the battery has been continuously charged for 10 to 40 minutes.
Get to know your phone Headset port Earpiece Volume keys Up/Down/Left/Right key Charging port Center select key Right select key Left select key Send key Power/end key Camera key Clear key Multi-task key Shift key Delete key Enter/return key Alt key Lock key Microphone Symbols key 6 Space key Camera lens Back GETTING STARTED
Key functions Key Description Center select key In lists and menus: This key will activate the currently selected option. From the home screen: This key will launch the main menu. Up/Down/Left/ In lists, messages, and menus: Used to scroll up, down, Right key left, and right. From the home screen: Up: Press to start an SMS (text) message. Down: Press to open the Address Book. Right: Press to access the Calendar. Left: Press to access Email.
Key functions (continued) Key Description Camera key From the home screen: Hold to activate the camera function. From within the Camera application in Camera mode: Take a photo. From within the Camera application in Camcorder mode: Start or stop recording. Space key Add a space when entering text. From the home screen: Hold to activate/deactivate silent mode with vibration.
Home screen After powering on the phone, when the name of the network is displayed on the screen, the phone is in the home screen and ready for use.
Indicators and icons Indicator 10 (continued) What it means Indicator What it means Message memory full Bluetooth on Email inbox full Call forwarding active New voicemail Battery status Mute Missed call Headset mode GPRS in use (green and white) Vibrate mode Alarm GETTING STARTED
Main menu From home screen, press the Center select key to access the Main menu. Main menu icons Icon Name Description Recent Calls View all, missed, dialed, and received calls. Messaging Send and read text (SMS) or multimedia (MMS) messages. Email Access mobile email. Web Browse the Internet on your phone.
Main menu icons Icon 12 (continued) Name Description Address Book View, add, and edit contacts. Calendar Set appointments and view events. My Pics Access the camera and your photo gallery. Videos Access your videos. Music Player Listen to music and create playlists. Tools Set an alarm, calculate a tip, activate the stopwatch, and more. File Manager View files stored on your phone or microSD card. Settings Set up and personalize your phone.
Phone calls How to make calls 1. From home screen, enter a phone number. 2. Press the Send key to place the call. Using the address book 1. From the home screen, go to the Main menu > Address Book. 2. Highlight a contact and press the Send key to call the contact. Refer to the Address Book section in this manual for more details. How to receive calls Press the Send key or Center select key to answer an incoming call. Press the Center select key to activate the speakerphone.
Goto: Display the Contacts, Call Log, Messaging, Browser, or Main menu during a call. DTMF off: Enable or disable DTMF tones (touch-tone sounds). End Call: Disconnect the current call. Adjusting the volume During a call, press the Volume keys to adjust the earpiece or speaker volume. Using call history From the home screen, press the Send key to check the All Calls log for a list of recent calls.
Address book You can store contacts with multiple phone numbers and email addresses, as well as a physical address and additional details. The phone can store up to 1000 items. Your SIM card can store contact information as well; however, a SIM card may not be able to save all of the contact fields supported by the phone. Check with your service provider for more details about your SIM card, including its capacity. Adding a new contact 1.
Configuring speed dial 1. From the home screen, go to the Main menu > Address Book. 2. Use the Up/Down/Left/Right key to select a contact, press the Left select key for Options and select Set as Speed Dial. 3. Press up or down on the Up/Down/Left/Right key to select an Unassigned slot. Press the Center select key > Left select key for Yes to assign the speed dial number. 4. Press the Right select key for Back to return to the previous menu or press the Power/end key to return to the home screen.
Send Contact Info: Send the contact information formatted as a business card via MMS message or in an email. Delete: Delete the highlighted contact. Add to Group: Add the highlighted contact to a group: Colleagues, Family, or Friends. Multi-Select: Apply an action to all of the contacts you select. You have three options: Send Message: Send an SMS or MMS message to all of the selected contacts. Send Email: Send an email to all of the selected contacts. Delete: Delete all of the selected contacts.
Entering text Center select key Up/Down/Left/Right key Clear key Delete key Enter/return key Shift key Alt key Symbols key Space key While on the home screen, you can use the Up/Down/Left/Right key to access shortcuts: • Press up to start a SMS (text) message. • Press down to open the Address Book. • Press right to access the calendar. • Press left to access email.
To enter letters, press the letter keys on the keyboard. (Shift key) to switch the uppercase and lowercase letters. Press the Press Shift key twice to change to all caps. Press (Alt key) to enter a number or alternate character shown on a key. Press the Alt key twice to change to numeric mode. (Symbols key), then use the Up/Down/Left/Right To enter symbols, press key to locate a symbol. Press the Center select key to enter the symbol. To move the cursor, press the Up/Down/Left/Right key.
Messaging This phone supports the following message types: • Text Messages (SMS) • Multimedia (Picture) Messages (MMS) Short Message Service (SMS) lets you send and receive text messages to and from other mobile phones and email addresses. Multimedia Message Service (MMS) lets you send and receive multimedia (picture and video) messages to and from other mobile phones and email addresses. Note: These features require subscription-based messaging plans. Charges may apply.
Note: To save an unfinished message, press the Left select key for Options > Save as Draft to save it to the Drafts folder. You can edit and send the message at a later time. Viewing a message The envelope icon ( ) will appear at the top of the screen to notify you that you have received a new message, and a message alert will pop up. Press the Center select key to view the message, or, from the home screen, go to the Main menu > Messaging > Conversation to check your messages.
Quick text The phone has 10 Quick Text templates for SMS and MMS messages. You can insert commonly used Quick Text phrases into the body of a message for convenience. Follow these steps to insert Quick Text into an SMS or MMS message. 1. From the home screen, go to the Main menu > Messaging > New Message. 2. Press down on the Up/Down/Left/Right key to move the cursor into the Text field. Select Options > Insert Quick Text. 3.
Voicemail Voicemail settings From the home screen, go to the Main menu > Messaging > Settings > Voicemail# to determine the number to dial to retrieve your voice messages. Your voicemail phone number is preset and you do not need to set it manually. Retrieving a voicemail The new voicemail icon ( ) will appear at the top of the screen to notify you that you have received a new voice message, and a message alert will pop up.
Email Setting up your email account With the Email application, you can access your email from various providers including Yahoo!® Mail, AOL®, AIM®, Hotmail®, and Gmail™. 1. From the home screen, go to the Main menu > Email. 2. Select the name of your email provider. (The following steps will vary depending on your provider.) 3. If your email provider is not listed, scroll down and select Others. Follow the on-screen instructions. 4. Enter your email address and password.
5. Press the Center select key. 6. Select POP3 or IMAP4 and press the Center select key. (If you are uncertain which option you should select, contact your email provider.) 7. Enter a display name and press the Center select key. 8. After you have logged into your account, you will be able to view your inbox. Select an email and press the Center select key to read it. Press the Left select key to view additional options.
Browsing the Internet Browse the web directly from your mobile phone. Check the weather, visit your favorite websites, and enjoy access to the Internet on the go. Using mobile web 1. From the home screen, press the Right select key for Web. 2. Press the Left select key for Options and select New Link [*] to enter a website address. 3. Type a website address directly into the URL field, or, scroll down the list of recent websites using the Up/Down/Left/Right key. 4. Press the Center select key. 5.
Bluetooth ® Your phone includes support for Bluetooth, which can be used to connect your phone to a wireless headset. You can also use it to transfer files between your phone and other Bluetooth devices, such as another phone or a laptop. Note: Not all applications and devices support Bluetooth. Enabling Bluetooth By default, Bluetooth is disabled. If you enable Bluetooth and turn off the phone, Bluetooth will be automatically enabled when you turn the phone back on. 1.
3. Wait 60 seconds for the phone to finish searching, or press the Right select key for Stop if the target device appears in the list before 60 seconds have elapsed. 4. Highlight a device from the list and press the Center select key for Pair. 5. Press the Center select key to initiate device pairing. You may be asked to confirm a passkey. When you pair your phone with another device, you will be given the option to set incoming security.
Receiving data 1. Enable Bluetooth function and pair the phone with the device from which you wish to receive the file. 2. When the paired device tries to send a file to your phone, a popup dialogue will appear in your screen. Press the Left select key for Yes to authorize the connection. 3. You will see another popup asking you to accept or reject the specific file that the other device is sending.
Entertainment The Camera feature allows you to take photos and shoot video clips. ZTE Altair™ also features a Voice Recorder for capturing notes. Capturing and viewing pictures Your phone has an integrated digital camera, which allows you to capture images. Photos taken with the camera can be stored in the phone’s memory or on the microSD card. You can share these photos via MMS message, email, or Bluetooth, or use them as the background wallpaper for the phone.
Recording a video 1. From the home screen, hold the Camera key. 2. Press right on the Up/Down/Left/Right key to switch to video camera mode. 3. Press the Center select key or Camera key to start recording. 4. Press the Center select key or Camera key to stop recording. 5. The video camera will display a preview frame of the video with a “play” arrow. Press the Center select key to play back the video. Playing videos 1.
Music player The Music Player allows you to listen to the songs you have stored on your phone. There are six menus in the Music Player. All Music: Displays a complete list of all songs currently on your phone. Playlists: Displays any playlists that you have created, and allows you to create new ones. Artists: Displays a list of the artists associated with the songs you have stored on your phone (if artist information is available).
Voice recorder This function allows you to record a voice memo. You can also set the voice memo as a ringtone. 1. From the home screen, go to the Main menu > Tools > Voice Recorder. 2. Select Start to start recording your voice memo. 3. Select Pause to pause the recording. 4. Select Continue to resume recording. 5. Select Stop to stop recording and save the new audio file to My Recordings.
Tools Alarm This feature allows you to set an alarm to ring at a specific time. From the home screen, go to the Main menu > Tools > Alarm. Press the Center select key to edit and configure the alarm as needed. Alarm Switch: Turns the alarm clock on or off. Alarm Time: Specifies the time when the alarm will sound. Recurrence: Configure the alarm to repeat daily, or only on certain days of the week if desired. Alarm Tone: Select the alarm tone. Snooze: Select the length of time for the snooze timer.
Weekly View: View the schedule for the current week. Go to: Jump directly to a specified date on the Calendar. Today: View the events of the current day. Date: Enter a date and view the scheduled events of that day. View All Events: View a chronological list of all appointments and tasks that have been scheduled. Delete: Delete some or all of the appointments and tasks on your phone. Before a Special Day: Delete all appointments and tasks scheduled prior to the date you select.
Tips: • Press the Right select key for Clear to clear digits and results. • Enter # to toggle the number between positive and negative. • Enter * to enter a decimal point. Tip calculator The Tip Calculator will automatically calculate the tip at a restaurant, and it can also divide the bill according to the number of people in the party. 1. From the home screen, go to the Main menu > Tools > Tip Calculator. 2. Enter the dollar amount by using the Number keys. 3.
5. If desired, select Continue to resume timing from the point at which the timer was stopped. 6. Select Reset to reset the stopwatch. World time With this feature, you can check the current local time and date for major cities around the world. 1. From the home screen, go to the Main menu > Tools > World Time. 2. Press left or right on the Up/Down/Left/Right key to select a city. 3. Press the Center select key to search for a city by name. 4.
All other conversions 1. Enter a number into one of the two fields, using the Up/Down/Left/Right key to move between the fields. 2. To change the unit of measurement, select the field whose unit you would like to change and press the Center select key. 3. Highlight a unit of measurement and press the Center select key. Tip: Press the Left select key to enter a decimal point. Recent calls With this feature, you can check the call log and call duration. 1. From the home screen, press the Send key. 2.
4. To add another new note, highlight any note in the notepad list. 5. Press the Left select key for Options and choose Add. 6. To delete a note, or send a note via text, MMS, email, or Bluetooth, use the Options menu and navigate accordingly. You can also select multiple notes to delete or send via Bluetooth by navigating to Multi-Select in the Options menu.
Settings Display settings From the home screen, go to the Main menu > Settings > Display Settings. • Theme: Switch between display themes. • Wallpaper: Set the background wallpaper, which will be displayed on the home screen. You can select a photo saved in My Pictures, or you can choose from one of the default pictures, preloaded on the phone. • Backlight: Adjust the backlight settings. You can change the screen and keypad light timers as well as the screen brightness.
• Shortcut Settings: Assign shortcuts to the Up/Down/Left/Right key for phone functions. These shortcut assignments will work from the home screen only. For example, you could assign right on the Up/Down/Left/ Right key to start the Calculator. • Auto Keypad Lock: Configure your phone to lock the keypad when it is not in use. You can select the time delay from the available choices. If you select Off, the phone will not lock the keypad automatically.
• Alert Type: Set the ring type (e.g. ring, vibrate and ring). • Receiver Volume: Set the volume of the receiver. • Message Tone: Set the notification ringtone for an incoming SMS or MMS message. • Key Tone: Enable or disable keypad tones when dialing. • Warning Tone: Turn the warning tone on or off. • Power On/Off Tone: Turn on/off the sound that plays while powering on/ off the phone.
On: The call recipient will see your phone number. Off: The call recipient will not see your phone number. Auto Redial: Sets the phone to repeatedly redial, in the event of a busy signal, until it successfully makes a connection. Call Forwarding: Allows you to reroute your incoming calls to another phone number. Contact your service provider for more information and availability. Call Waiting: If a call comes in when you are already on a call, you will be notified with a call waiting tone.
Security settings Phone password A password can protect your phone and help prevent unauthorized use. When the phone is password protected, it will ask for the password every time the phone is turned on. Password protection is disabled by default, and the default password is 0000. From the home screen, go to the Main menu > Settings > Security Settings > Lock Settings > Phone Password to toggle password protection on and off.
Note: If you change the PIN code, please remember the new number. If you enter the wrong PIN code 10 times in a row, the phone will lock the SIM card and prompt you to enter a PUK code to unlock it. PIN2 and PUK codes PIN2 codes are used for some settings. To change the PIN2 code, use the same procedure as outlined above for the PIN code. A PUK code is the unlock code for the SIM card. This code can be used to unlock a SIM card when you have entered the wrong PIN code 10 times.
Customization My Menu allows you to customize shortcuts to frequently used functions on your phone. From the home screen, press the Left select key for Go To. My Menu displays the list of menu shortcuts. 1. Using the keypad, press the number of the shortcut to access it immediately. 2. To add a shortcut, use the Up/Down/Left/Right key to highlight a slot designated as Empty. 3. Press the Left select key for Options and press the Center select key for Assign.
Accessibility TTY mode Your handset is a TTY-compatible device. Simply connect the TTY equipment to the headset jack. 1. From the home screen, go to the Main menu > Settings > Phone Settings > TTY Setting. 2. Select one of the following options and press the Center select key. Full: Users who cannot talk or hear may use this setting to send and receive text messages through TTY equipment.
Care and maintenance General care Your handset contains delicate electronic circuitry, magnets, and a LithiumIon battery. You should treat it with care and give particular attention to the following points: • Do not allow the handset, battery, or accessories to come into contact with liquids or moisture at any time. Do not immerse the handset in any liquid. • Do not place the handset alongside computer disks, credit cards, and other magnetic media.
• Do not connect a battery directly to an electrical outlet or the cigarette lighter port of a car. Use only approved charging units. • Do not pierce a battery with a sharp object such as a needle. • When disposing of a battery, be sure it is nonconducting by applying vinyl tape to the (+) and (-) terminals. • Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the battery. • Do not drop or throw the handset. • Do not subject the handset to harsh treatment.
• Be careful not to place the handset near heat sources (such as a heater) or too close to the edge of a table. • Use a damp or anti-static cloth to clean the handset. Do not use an ordinary dry cloth or electrostatic cloth. Do not use chemical or abrasive cleaners as these could damage the casing. • The use of third-party equipment, cables, or accessories not made or authorized by the manufacturer may invalidate the warranty of your handset and may damage the handset.
• The use of mobile phones is not allowed in some areas, such as hospitals, research centers, and airplanes. The user is ultimately responsible for making sure that the device is completely powered off. If there is any uncertainty about this, remove the battery from the handset. • Observe any signs that indicate a prohibition or restriction of mobile phone use (such as those near gas stations or explosives) and when indicated, power off the handset or device immediately.
CTIA requirements • Do not disassemble or open, crush, bend or deform, puncture or shred. • Do not modify or remanufacture, attempt to insert foreign objects into the battery, immerse or expose to water or other liquids, expose to fire, explosion, or other hazards. • Only use the battery in the system for which it is specified. • Do not short-circuit a battery or allow metallic conductive objects to contact battery terminals.
• Be sure to check the alarm settings to ensure that the phone will not automatically power on during the flight. Hospital safety • Switch off your phone and remove the battery in areas where the use of mobile phones is prohibited. • Follow all instructions regarding the use of handsets in a medical facility. Road safety • You must exercise proper control of your vehicle at all times. Give your full attention to driving.
Vehicles equipped with airbags An airbag inflates quickly and with great force. Do not place any objects, including installed or portable wireless equipment, in the area above the airbag or in the airbag deployment area. If in-vehicle wireless equipment is improperly installed and the airbag inflates, serious injury or death could result.
3. Enter the local emergency number for your current location (for example, 911). 4. Press the Send key to dial the number. Follow the instructions you receive and do not end the call until told to do so. When the SIM card is not inserted or when the Phone Lock function is activated and you do not know the password, press the Left select key for SOS and enter the emergency number for your location. Press the Send key to dial the number.
Troubleshooting and FAQs Consult the following table for resolutions to common problems. If your particular problem cannot be resolved using the information in the table, take your phone to an authorized dealer or service center for assistance. Problem Possible causes Poor reception The network signal is too weak at your current location, for example, in a basement or near a tall building. Echo or noise on the line Move to a location where the network signal can be properly received.
Problem Possible causes Possible solution Battery will not charge The battery or battery charger is damaged. Contact the dealer where you purchased the equipment. The phone’s temperature is below 32°F (0°C) or higher than 113°F (45°C). 1. Move the battery to an environment where the temperature is within operating range. 2. Allow time for the battery’s temperature to return to normal before attempting to charge again.
Problem Possible causes Possible solution SIM card error SIM card is damaged or defective. Take the SIM card to a service center for testing. SIM card inserted improperly. Check to ensure that the SIM card is facing the right direction and that it is fully inserted into the slot. PIN code is blocked Dirt or debris on the SIM card contacts. Use a select, dry cloth to clean the SIM card contacts. You have entered an incorrect PIN code 10 consecutive times.
Specifications Handset standards WCDMA: 850 MHz, 1900 MHz, and 2100 MHz GSM: 850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, and 1900 MHz Dimensions (H×W×D) 4.49" (H) x 2.4" (W) x 0.41" (D) Weight 3.34 oz. (with battery) Display 2.4" 262K TFT color screen Camera 2.
FCC compliance This mobile phone complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Radio frequency (RF) energy This model phone meets the government’s requirements for exposure to radio waves. This phone is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U.S. Government: The exposure standard for wireless mobile phones employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit set by the FCC is 1.6W/kg.
While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various phones and at various positions, they all meet the government requirement. The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this model phone with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines. SAR information on this model phone is on file with the FCC and can be found under the Display Grant section of http://www.fcc.gov/oet/ ea/fccid/ after searching on FCC ID: Q78-Z431.
Warranty ZTE offers you a limited warranty that the enclosed subscriber unit and its enclosed accessories will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period that expires one year from the date of sale of the Product to you, provided that you are the original end user purchaser of the Product and provided that your purchase was made from a supplier authorized by the Seller. Transfer or resale of a Product will automatically terminate warranty coverage with respect to that Product.
d) If the Product has been opened, modified or repaired by anyone other than a warranty service center or if it is repaired using unauthorized spare parts. e) If the serial number or mobile accessory date code has been removed, erased, defaced, altered or are illegible in any way subject to sole judgment of ZTE.
How to get warranty service To obtain warranty service, please call (877) 817-1759. Please have the following information available when you send the phone in for repair: • A valid Proof of Purchase • Return address • Daytime phone number or fax number • Model # • IMEI # (Look for the 15-digit IMEI # behind the battery of the device.
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