ZTE-G R230 User manual

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GSM Dual-Band GPRS Digital
Mobile Phone
User Manual
The manual is applicable for ZTE-G R230 mobile phone.

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FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Warning
Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by

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ZTE for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Health and safety information
The phone with internal antenna has been tested for compliance with FCC RF
Exposure (SAR) limits and is complied with FCC RF exposure compliance
requirements.
Exposure to radio frequency energy
Radio wave exposure and Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) information The
handset is designed to comply with safely, requirements for exposure to radio
waves. This requirement is based on scientific guidelines that include safety
margins designed to assure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and
health.
The radio wave exposure guidelines employ a unit of measurement known as
the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. Tests for SAR are conducted using a
standardized method with the phone transmitting at its highest certified power
level in all used frequency bands. While there may be differences between the
SAR levels of various ZTE phone models, they are all designed to meet the
relevant guidelines for exposure to radio waves.

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The SAR limit recommended is 1.6W/kg averaged over one(1) gram of tissue.
The highest SAR value for this device when tested at the ear was 0.944 W/kg,
and when tested at the body it was 1.26 W/kg SAR compliance for bodyworn
operations is restricted to belt-clips, holsters, or similar accessories that have
no metallic component in the assembly and which provide at least 1.5 cm
separation between the device, including its antenna, and the users body.

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Legal Information
Copyright © 2009 ZTE CORPORATION
All Rights Reserved
Your mobile phone is made by ZTE CORPORATION.
No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means
without prior written consent of ZTE CORPORATION.
Trademarks
ZTE and the ZTE logos are trademarks of ZTE CORPORATION.
Notice
The information in this manual is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been
made in the preparation of this manual to ensure accuracy of the contents, but all
statements, information, and recommendations in this manual do not constitute a
warranty of any kind, expressed or implied. Please read the safety precautions carefully to
ensure the correct and safe use of your mobile phone. For detailed information, refer to
the section “Safety Precautions”.
ZTE CORPORATION Address:
ZTE Plaza, Keji Road South, Hi-tech Industrial Park, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, P. R.
China
Postal Code: 518057
Website: http://www.zte.com.cn
Release：V1.0.0
Manual number:

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Table of Contents
SECURITY .......................................................7
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................................7
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY ...........................11
KEY FUNCTIONS ..........................................12
BATTERY.......................................................15
HOW TO INSERT THE SIM CARD................16
HOW TO INSERT THE T-FLASH CARD.......17
HOW TO CHARGE THE BATTERY ..............18
POWERING ON/ OFF YOUR PHONE...........19
WRITING TEXT..............................................19
HOW DO I ADD PEOPLE TO MY PHONE BOOK
........................................................................20
HOW TO MAKE AND RECEIVE CALLS...... 21
HOW TO SEND SMS .................................... 21
HOW TO SEND MMS.................................... 22
HOW TO RECEIVE A MESSAGE................. 23
HOW TO SET YOUR PHONE....................... 23
HOW TO SET YOUR ALARM....................... 24
HOW TO USE YOUR BLUETOOTH............. 24
HOW TO USE JAVA...................................... 25
HOW TO USE YOUR CAMERA.................... 25
*WAP ............................................................. 26
*FM RADIO.................................................... 26

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Security
To protect your mobile phone from illegal use, take the security measures as
follows:
¾Set PIN codes of the SIM card.
¾Set handset lock code.
¾Set call restrictions.
Safety Precautions
This section includes some important information on safe and efficient operation.
Please read this information before using the phone.
Operational Precautions
Please use your phone properly. When making or receiving a call, please hold
your phone as holding a wireline telephone. Make sure that the phone is at
least one inch (about two point five centimeters) from your body when
transmitting.
Do not touch the antenna when the phone is in use. Touching the antenna
area affects call quality and may cause the phone to operate at a higher
power level than needed.
Some people may be susceptible to epileptic seizures or blackouts when
exposed to flashing lights, such as when watching television or playing video
games. If you have experienced seizures or blackouts, or if you have a family
history of such occurrences, please consult your doctor before playing video
games on your phone or enabling a flashing-light feature on your phone. (The
flashing-light feature is not available on all products.)
Keep the phone out of the reach of small children. The phone may cause

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injury if used as a toy.
Precautions While Driving
Please pay attention to the traffic safety. Check the laws and regulations on
the use of your phone in the area where you drive. Always obey them.
Use hands-free function of the phone, if available.
Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if conditions
require.
Precautions for Medical Devices and Facilities
When using your phone near pacemakers, please always keep the phone
more than eight inches (about twenty centimeters) from the pacemaker when
the phone is switched on. Do not carry the phone in the breast pocket. Use
the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for interference.
Switch off the phone immediately if necessary.
Some phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such
interference, you may consult your hearing aids manufacturer to discuss
alternatives.
If you use any other personal medical device, please consult the manufacturer
of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from RF energy.
In those facilities with special demand, such as hospital or health care
facilities, please pay attention to the restriction on the use of mobile phone.
Switch off your phone if required.
Mobile Phone
Please use original accessories or accessories approved by the phone
manufacturer. Using any unauthorized accessories may affect your mobile

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phone’s performance, damage your phone or even cause danger to your body
and violate related local regulations about telecom terminals.
Turn off your phone before you clean it. Use a damp or anti-static cloth to
clean the phone. Do not use a dry cloth or electrostatically charged cloth. Do
not use chemical or abrasive cleaners as these could damage the phone.
As your mobile phone can produce electromagnetic field, do not place it near
magnetic items such as computer disks.
Using the phone near electrical appliances such as TV, telephone, radio and
personal computer can cause interference.
Do not expose your mobile phone to direct sunlight or store it in hot areas.
High temperatures can shorten the life of electronic devices.
Keep your phone dry. Any liquid may damage your phone.
Do not drop, knock or harshly treat the phone. Rough handling can break
internal circuit boards.
Do not connect the phone with any incompatible enhancement.
Do not attempt to disassemble the mobile phone or battery.
Do not store the phone with flammable or explosive articles.
Do not charge the mobile phone without battery.
Precautions for Potentially Explosive Atmospheres
Switch off your phone prior to entering any area with potentially explosive
atmospheres, such as fueling areas, fuel or chemical transfer or storage
facilities.
Do not remove, install, or charge batteries in such areas. Spark in a potentially
explosive atmosphere can cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury
or even death.

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To avoid possible interference with blasting operations, switch off your phone
when you are near electrical blasting caps, in a blasting area, or in areas
posted “Turn off electronic devices.” Obey all signs and instructions.
Precautions for Electronic Devices
Some electronic devices are susceptible to electromagnetic interference sent
by mobile phone if inadequately shielded, such as electronic system of
vehicles. Please consult the manufacturer of the device before using the
phone if necessary.
Safety and General Use in Vehicles
Safety airbag, brake, speed control system and oil eject system shouldn’t be
affected by wireless transmission. If you do meet problems above, please
contact your automobile provider. Do not place your phone in the area over an
airbag or in the airbag deployment area. Airbags inflate with great force. If a
phone is placed in the airbag deployment area and the airbag inflates, the
phone may be propelled with great force and cause serious injury to
occupants of the vehicle.
Please turn off your mobile phone at a refueling point, and the same to the
place where the use of two-way radio is prohibited.
Aircraft Safety
Please turn off your mobile phone before the airplane takes off. In order to
protect airplane’s communication system from interference, it is forbidden to
use mobile phone in flight. Safety regulations require you to have permission
from a crew member to use your phone while the plane is on the ground.
If the mobile phone has the function of automatic timing power-on, please

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check your alarm setting to make sure that your phone will not be
automatically turned on during flight.
Battery Use
Do not short-circuit the battery, as this can cause the unit to overheat or ignite.
Do not store battery in hot areas or throw it into fire. Otherwise, it will cause
explosion.
Do not disassemble or refit the battery. Otherwise, it will cause liquid leakage,
overheating, explosion and ignition of the battery.
Please store the battery in a cool dry place if you don’t use it for a long period.
The battery can be recharged for hundreds of times, but it will eventually wear
out. When the operating time (talk time and standby time) is noticeably shorter
than normal, it is time to replace it with a new one.
Please stop using the charger and battery when they are damaged or show
evidence of aging.
Return the worn-out battery to the provider or dispose of it in accordance with
environment regulations. Do not dispose of it in household rubbish.
Please use original batteries or batteries approved by the phone manufacturer.
Using any unauthorized battery may affect your handset performance or may
cause danger of explosion, etc.
Warning: If the battery is damaged, do not discharge it. If the leakage does come into contact with
the eyes or skin, wash thoroughly in clean water and consult a doctor.
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

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possibility of such damages. The user should refer to the enclosed warranty card for
full warranty and service information.
Note: The pictures and icons shown in the manual are just schematic drawings for function
demonstration. If they are inconsistent with your handset, please take your handset as the standard. If
the inconsistency exits in the manual because of the handset function updating, please refer to the
follow-up public information from ZTE CORPORATION.
Key Functions

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Function Description
Left soft key Perform the function indicated at the left bottom of the screen.
Right soft key Perform the function indicated at the right bottom of the screen.
Centre key Confirm actions and make selections.

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4-Way
Navigation keys
These keys (UP, DOWN, LEFT and RIGHT) allow for
navigation through menu options and quick accessing to some
function menus.
You can customize the fastkey settings of 4-Way Navigation
keys in the standby mode.
Send key Dial a phone number or answer a call, or view the call history.
End/Power key Press to exit to the standby mode.
Hold to switch on/off the phone.
Alpha numeric keys Enter characters 0-9 and the alphabets from a-z.
Note: In this User Manual, “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.
Interface icons
Signal strength Incoming message
Call diverting Silent
Roaming Alarm clock set
Vibration Battery status
Headset GPRS online

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Battery
The lithium ion battery of the mobile phone can be immediately used after unpacking.
Installing the battery
1. Insert the battery by aligning the gold-colored contacts with the contacts in the
battery slot.
2. Push down the upper section of the battery until it clicks into place.
3. Replace the battery cover and close it gently until you hear a click.
Push down the battery Replace the battery cover
Removing the battery
1. Make sure that your mobile phone is switched off.
2. Remove the battery cover.
3. Pull the battery up and remove it from the mobile phone.

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Remove the battery cover Pull up the battery from here
How to insert the SIM card
You want a mobile phone that is sophisticated yet easy to use and here it is in your
hands! Naturally you are eager to start using it, but first you need to insert the SIM card.
Insert the SIM card as follows:
•Make sure that the phone is switched off and the charger is disconnected from
the phone.
•Turn the phone over and remove the battery cover.
•Remove the battery if it is already installed.
•Hold your SIM card with the cut corner oriented as shown and then slide it into the
card holder with the gold-colored contacts facing downward.
•Replace the battery first.
•Replace the battery cover.

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Insert the SIM card
What is a SIM card?
Every mobile phone has a SIM card (Subscriber Identity Module). This is a micro-chip that
holds your personal information such as names and phone numbers. Your phone won’t
work without it. If you already have contacts on your SIM card, they can be transferred
in most cases.
How to insert the T-flash Card
You can use T-flash card to expand the storage of the phone. You can store or copy
files such as videos, photos, music, and so on.
Do not take out the card or switch off the phone while transmitting or storing data, which
may cause data loss or damage to the phone or the card.
Insert the SIM card as follows:
•The T-flash card slot is on the right side of the phone. Open the cover. Insert
the card with the metal contacts facing up until it clicks to the right position.

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Insert the T-flash card
How to charge the battery
Your phone is powered by a rechargeable battery. For maximum battery performance, it is
recommended that you first use up the battery power and then charge it completely. A new
battery’s full performance is achieved only after three complete charge and discharge
cycles.
•Connect your travel adapter to the side of your mobile phone as shown in the diagram.
Note: The side with arrow should be upright while connecting.
•Connect the other end of the travel adapter to the mains socket.
•When you charge the battery, the battery indicator appears with the bars moving from
right to left.
•When the battery is fully charged, disconnect the charger.

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Insert
Powering on/ off your phone
Make sure that your SIM card is in your mobile phone and that the battery is charged.
Please hold the End/Power key to power on/off the phone. The phone will
automatically search for the network.
Writing text
•Change input mode: Press the # key to change the input mode (input modes: Eng,
*Abc, abc, ABC and 123).
•Input Letters: In *Abc/abc/ABC mode, press the corresponding letter key till the letter
appears.

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•Input Words: In Eng mode, input any letter with a single key press. Press each key
only once for every letter. The word changes after each key stroke. Predictive text input
is based on a built-in dictionary. When you have finished writing the word and it is
correct, confirm it by pressing the 0 key or the Centre key. If the word is incorrect, press the
Up/Down keys to view other matching words found in the dictionary. Pressing the
Navigation keys moves the cursor.
•Input Digits: In 123 mode, press digit key once to input a digit. In Eng mode, press
the digit key, and select the number by pressing the Navigation keys. In
*Abc/abc/ABC mode, constantly press the digit key until the number appears.
•Input Symbol: Press the * key to enter a symbol. In *Abc/abc/ABC mode, constantly
press the 1 key till the required symbol (common symbols) appears.
•Selecting Template: Hold the * key to open Templates. Select the required
template.
•Input Space: Press the 0 key to input space. It does not work in 123 mode.
•Delete Character: Press the Right soft key to clear a character. Hold the Right soft
key to delete all characters and clear the display.
•Move Cursor to Left or Right: Press the Left/Right navigation keys to move the cursor
to left or right.
*Note: Abc mode is only available for certain models.
How to add people to Phone Book
There are some numbers that you may want to call again and again, so it makes sense to