Zte Z723EL User manual

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Z723EL
Wireless Home Phone Base Station
USER MANUAL
Z079584508939

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Version No.: R1.0
Edition Time: April 2017 Z079584508939
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Getting Started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Know Your Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Install Your Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Charge Your Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Status Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Device Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Using Your Z723EL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Power On or O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Connect Your Z723EL to a Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Phone Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Adjust Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Manage Your Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Set Up a Conference Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Use Call Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Forward Incoming Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Use TTY Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Use Advanced Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Specications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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GETTING STARTED
Know Your Device
Your Z723EL Wireless Home Phone Base Station lets you make calls with
your wireless service provider’s cellular network.
Top View
Power
Voicemail
Information
Battery Charge
Network
Signal
Strength
Antenna
Antenna
*For use by manufacturer.
Micro-USB
Port*
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Regulatory and Safety Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
FCC Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
RF Exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
CTIA Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Cleaning and Maintaining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Limitation of Liability. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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GETTING STARTED
Note: Your Z723EL comes with an installed nano-SIM card.
Telephone
Ports
Power
Socket
Power
Switch
Back View
Back
Cover
Bottom View

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GETTING STARTED
Install Your Battery
1. With the back cover facing upright, sandwich the device between your
hands. Slide your top hand down to remove the back cover.
2. Insert the battery by aligning the metal contacts on the battery with the
metal contacts in the battery compartment. Gently push down on the
battery until it clicks into place.
3. Replace the back cover.
Charge Your Battery
1. Connect the adapter to the power socket on the Z723EL. Do not force the
connector into the power socket.
2. Connect the charger to a standard AC power outlet.
3. Disconnect the charger when the battery is fully charged.

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GETTING STARTED
Status Indicators
The indicator lights show the device’s status.
INDICATOR STATUS DESCRIPTION
Power
Green Solid On
Green Blinking Shutting down
No Light O
Voicemail
Green Blinking New voicemail messages(s)
No Light No voicemail message(s)
Information
Green Solid Software update in progress
Green Rapid Blinking Ready to update
Green Slow Blinking Software update successful
Red Blinking Update failed
INDICATOR STATUS DESCRIPTION
Battery
Charge
Green Solid High (battery in use)
Green Blinking High (charging)
Yellow Solid Medium (battery in use)
Yellow Blinking Medium (charging)
Red Solid Low (battery in use)
Red Blinking Low (charging)
No Light No battery installed
Network
Signal
Strength
Green Solid
(icon and bars) Signal strength (low to high)
Red Blinking
(icon and bars) Device is not working normally
Red Solid (icon),
No Light (bars)
Searching for service; limited to no service;
LTE or IMS registration failed

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GETTING STARTED USING YOUR Z723EL
Device Installation
The Z723EL works with your wireless service provider’s cellular network instead
of your home’s phone jacks.
Position your Z723EL in a location that has a strong signal, typically near a
window or outside wall.
Power On or O
• To power on your Z723EL, slide the Power Switch
to the On position.
• To power o, slide the Power Switch to the O position.
Connect Your Z723EL to a Phone
Using a phone cable (not included), connect your home phone to
the PHONE 1 port.
Note: The PHONE 2 port can be used to connect an additional phone or
cordless base station. All telephones connected to the Z723EL will share the
same telephone number.
Note: When powered o, the Z723EL will not send or receive calls.

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USING YOUR Z723EL
Phone Calls
Place a Call by Dialing
1. Pick up the handset of the connected home phone.
2. Dial the phone number.
3. Wait 4 to 8 seconds for the call to be connected automatically.
Note: You will need to dial 10 digits, even for local numbers.
Answer a Call
When the phone rings, pick up the handset to answer it. If the telephone has a
hands-free function, you can answer the call by pressing the hands-free button.
End a Call
During a call, hang up your home phone by pressing a hands-free function or
returning the phone receiver to its base.
Adjust Volume
You can adjust the call volume using the volume controls of any connected
phone or the Z723EL’s Volume Setting Mode. There are ve settings, volume
levels 1-5; level 4 is the default.
1. While on a call, quickly press ** or ## to enter Volume Setting Mode.
2. Press *to turn the volume down or #to turn the volume up.
3. To exit Volume Setting Mode, press any other key or wait 5 seconds.
Note: If your home phone(s) have volume controls, they are independent of the
Z723EL’s Volume Setting Mode.
Manage Your Voicemail
Your Z723EL can divert calls to voicemail, so callers can leave voicemail
messages when they cannot reach you.
When a voicemail message is waiting, the voicemail indicator on the Z723EL
ashes, and an intermittent dial tone can be heard when any connected
handset is picked up to place a call.
Check Your Voicemail Messages
1. Dial 1or *86 on the connected home phone. Wait 4 to 8 seconds to be
connected to your voicemail inbox.
2. If prompted, enter your voicemail password.
3. Follow the prompts to listen to and manage your voicemail messages.
Set Voicemail Options
1. Call voicemail, as explained above.
2. Follow the system prompts to set options such as a password and
voice recording.

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USING YOUR Z723EL
Notes:
If your phone does not have a Flash (or Talk) key, use the o-hook mechanism
supported by your phone instead.
The call waiting and three-way call features need network support and
may result in additional charges. Please contact your service provider for
more information.
Forward Incoming Calls
The call forwarding feature allows you to forward your incoming calls to
another phone number, such as your mobile phone or oce number. If you’ve
enabled call forwarding, your home phone will not receive calls until you turn
this service o.
Note: Airtime applies to forwarded calls even if you send the call to
landline phones. Contact your service provider for assistance on how to set
an available option (Always forward, When busy, When unanswered,
or When unreachable).
Set Up a Conference Call
When the call waiting and three-way call features are available, you can switch
between two calls or set up a conference call. With this feature, you can talk to
two people at the same time.
1. Place the rst call.
2. Once you have established the connection, press the Flash (or Talk) key on
your phone.
3. When you hear a dial tone, dial the second number.
4. When you’re connected to the second party, press the 3key and the Flash
(or Talk) key to complete the three-way connection.
5. To end the conference call, hang up your home phone or return the phone
receiver to its base.
If one of the people you called hangs up during your call, you and the
remaining caller stay connected. If you initiated the call and are the rst to
hang up, all callers are disconnected.
Use Call Waiting
Call waiting allows you to be notied of incoming calls while on a call.
To place the current call on hold and accept the incoming call, press the Flash
(or Talk) key. You can then press the Flash (or Talk) key anytime to switch back
and forth between calls.

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USING YOUR Z723EL
Use TTY Mode
Your Z723EL is compatible with TTY devices. A TTY device can allow people
who have hearing or speech disabilities to communicate by telephone.
To set the TTY mode or turn TTY support o, dial *983*889*n#on your
connected phone, replacing nwith one of the following numbers:
• Replace nwith 0for TTY O mode. Users who can hear and talk can turn
o TTY support.
• Replace nwith 1for TTY Full mode. Users who cannot talk or hear can use
this mode to send and receive text messages through a TTY device.
• Replace nwith 2for VCO mode. Users who can talk but cannot hear can use
this mode to talk through the phone and receive responses via text messages.
• Replace nwith 3for HCO mode. Users who can hear but cannot talk can use
this mode to listen to calls and respond via text messages.
Use Advanced Settings
COMMAND DESCRIPTION
*983*3284# Reset your device to factory settings.
*983*238*xx#
Set the auto-dialing time. Replace xx with a number
indicating the desired time in seconds, from 4 through 12.
The default time is 4 s.
*983*338*xx#
Set the ash diagnostic time. Replace xx with a number
indicating the desired time in milliseconds, from 200
through 1200. The default time is 700 ms.
*983*808*n#Set the data transmission mode for Caller ID. Replace n
with 0for FSK or 1for DTMF. The default mode is FSK.

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SPECIFICATIONS TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM SUGGESTED SOLUTION
There is no dial tone.
After turning the Z723EL on, wait 1 to 2
minutes before making a call.
Move the device to a location with better
signal reception.
The connection sounds
distorted/noisy.
Remove any electrical appliances that are too
close to the phone or router.
The cable or phone set might be damaged.
Try using a dierent cable or phone, or
contact the dealer.
There is a busy tone when
the phone is removed from
the receiver.
Place the phone back on the receiver and
try again.
After dialing, there is
no tone.
After dialing, wait 4 to 8 seconds for the call
to connect.
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DEVICE
Model Z723EL
Dimension 1.11 x 6.30 x 5.51 in.
Weight Approximately 13.5 oz. (383.5 g)
Frequency 1.1G
Supported Technology LTE
BATTERY
Limited Charge Voltage 4.35 V
Type Lithium-ion
Capacity 2300 mAh
Talk Time Approximately 3 hours
Standby Time Approximately 13 hours

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REGULATORY AND SAFETY INFORMATION
FCC Compliance
This device 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.
Caution: Changes or modications not expressly approved by the
manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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 o
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 dierent from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.
RF Exposure
This device complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the
FCC radiation exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less
than 20 cm (8 inches) during normal operation.
The FCC grant can be found under the Display Grant section of http://www.fcc.
gov/oet/fccid after searching on FCC ID: SRQ-Z723EL.
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 re, explosion
or other hazard.
• Only use the battery for the system for which it is specied.
• Only use the battery with a charging system that has been qualied with the
system per CTIA Certication Requirements for Battery System Compliance to
IEEE 1725. Use of an unqualied battery or charger may present a risk of re,
explosion, leakage, or other hazard.
• Do not short circuit a battery or allow metallic conductive objects to contact
battery terminals.
• Replace the battery only with another battery that has been qualied with
the system per this standard, IEEE-Std-1725. Use of an unqualied battery
may present a risk of re, explosion, leakage or other hazard.

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• Promptly dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations.
• Battery usage by children should be supervised.
• Avoid dropping the device or battery. If the device or battery is dropped,
especially on a hard surface, and the user suspects damage, take it to a
service center for inspection.
• Improper battery use may result in a re, explosion or other hazard.
The device shall only be connected to CTIA certied adapters, products
that bear the USB-IF logo or products that have completed the USB-IF
compliance program.
Safety Precautions
Some electronic devices may be susceptible to electromagnetic interference.
Position the device away from TV sets, radios, and other electronic equipment
to avoid electromagnetic interference.
• The Z723EL may interfere with medical devices such as hearing aids and
pacemakers. Consult a physician or the manufacturer of the medical device
before using the Z723EL.
• Please keep yourself at least 20 cm away from the Z723EL.
• Do not use your Z723EL in dangerous environments such as oil terminals
or chemical factories where there are explosive gases or explosive products
being processed.
REGULATORY AND SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
• Only use original accessories, or accessories that are authorized by ZTE, with
the Z723EL. Unauthorized accessories may aect the Z723EL performance,
damage the Z723EL, or cause danger to you.
• Do not attempt to dismantle the Z723EL. There are no user serviceable parts.
• Do not allow the Z723EL or accessories to come into contact with liquid or
moisture at any time. Do not immerse the Z723EL in any liquid.
• Do not place objects on top of the Z723EL. This may lead to overheating of
the device.
• The device must be placed in a ventilated environment for use.
• Do not expose the Z723EL to direct sunlight or store it in hot areas. High
temperature can shorten the life of electronic devices.
• Do not allow children to play with the Z723EL or charger.
• Keep the length of the cable between the Z723EL and the phone less
than 32 feet.
• The Z723EL is for indoor use only. Do not use the Z723EL outside. Do not
connect telephone extensions that run outside of the building. These can
result in lightning damage to your unit.

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Cleaning and Maintaining
• Use an antistatic cloth to clean the Z723EL. Do not use chemical or abrasive
cleanser as these could damage the plastic case. Turn o your Z723EL before
you clean it.
• Use the Z723EL within the temperature range of 14°F to 131°F (-10°C to 55°C),
and store within the temperature range of -4°F to 149°F (-20°C to 65°C). The
humidity range is 5% to 95%.
• Do not use your Z723EL during a thunderstorm. Remove the main power
pack from the wall socket.
• Do not take out your nano-SIM card unnecessarily. The nano-SIM card may be
easily lost or can be damaged by static electricity.
REGULATORY AND SAFETY INFORMATION WARRANTY
Limited Warranty
This warranty does not apply to defects or errors in the Product caused by:
i. Reasonable abrasion.
ii. End User’s failure to follow ZTE’s installation, operation, or maintenance
instructions or procedures.
iii. End User’s mishandling, misuse, negligence, improper installation,
disassembly, storage, servicing, or operation of the Product.
iv. Modications or repairs not made by ZTE or a ZTE-certied individual.
v. Power failure, surge, re, ood, accident, action of third parties, or other
event outside ZTE’s reasonable control.
vi. Usage of third-party products, or usage in conjunction with third-party
products provided that such defects are due to the combined usage.
vii. Any other cause beyond the range of normal usage intended for the
Product.
End User shall have no right to reject or return the Product, or receive a refund
for the Product from ZTE under the above-mentioned situations.
This warranty is End User’s sole remedy and ZTE’s sole liability for defective
or nonconforming items, and is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed,
implied or statutory, including but not limited to the implied warranties of
merchantability and tness for a particular purpose, unless otherwise required
under the mandatory provisions of the law.

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WARRANTY
Limitation of Liability
ZTE shall not be liable for any loss of prots or indirect, special, incidental, or
consequential damages resulting from or arising out of or in connection with
use of this product, whether or not ZTE had been advised, knew, or should have
known of the possibility of such damages, including, but not limited to lost
prots, interruption of business, cost of capital, cost of substitute facilities or
product, or any downtime cost.

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