Zte A137+ User manual

ZTE CORPORATION
ZTEA137+
GSM Dual-band GPRS Digital Mobile Phone
User Manual
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Copyright © 2007 by ZTE Corporation
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No part of this publication may be excerpted, reproduced, translated or utilized in any form or by any means,
electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and microfilm, without the prior written permission of ZTE
Corporation.
ZTE operates a policy of continuous development. We reserve the right to update the technical specifications in
this document at any time without prior notice.
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Contents
WELCOME.............................................................................................................................................5
SECURITY..............................................................................................................................................5
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..........................................................................................................................5
GETTING STARTED............................................................................................................................9
KEY DEFINITION ...................................................................................................................................9
DISPLAY INDICATORS ............................................................................................................................9
TECHNICAL PARAMETERS ...................................................................................................................10
BATTERY.............................................................................................................................................10
Removing & Installing the Battery........................................................................................10
Charging the Battery................................................................................................................10
T-FLASH CARD ....................................................................................................................................11
Inserting & Removing the T-flash card................................................................................ 11
Cautions for T-flash Card........................................................................................................ 11
CONNECTING TO THE NETWORK .........................................................................................................11
SIM Card...................................................................................................................................... 11
Inserting & Removing SIM Card............................................................................................ 11
Switching on/off Your Phone..................................................................................................11
Connecting to the Network..................................................................................................... 11
BASIC OPERATIONS.........................................................................................................................12
MAKING AND ANSWERING A CALL......................................................................................................12
CALL MENU ........................................................................................................................................12
FUNCTION MENU..............................................................................................................................12
USAGE AND STRUCTURE OF FUNCTION MENU ....................................................................................12
CALL HISTORY....................................................................................................................................12
Missed Calls/ Dialed Calls/ Received Calls ........................................................................12
Delete Call Log...........................................................................................................................12
Call Time......................................................................................................................................12
Call Cost......................................................................................................................................13
USER PROFILES...................................................................................................................................13
FILE MANAGER...................................................................................................................................13
PHONE BOOK ......................................................................................................................................13
MESSAGES ..........................................................................................................................................13
SMS...............................................................................................................................................13
MMS..............................................................................................................................................14
Voice Mail Server.......................................................................................................................14
Broadcast Message..................................................................................................................14
MULTIMEDIA.......................................................................................................................................14
Camera.........................................................................................................................................14
Image Viewer ..............................................................................................................................14
Video Recorder..........................................................................................................................14
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Video Player................................................................................................................................14
Audio Player...............................................................................................................................14
Sound Recorder.........................................................................................................................14
 FM Radio .............................................................................................................................14
ORGANIZER.........................................................................................................................................14
Calendar.......................................................................................................................................14
Alarm............................................................................................................................................14
World Clock ................................................................................................................................14
Games..........................................................................................................................................15
Stopwatch....................................................................................................................................15
Calculator....................................................................................................................................15
Currency Converter..................................................................................................................15
SERVICES ............................................................................................................................................15
STK................................................................................................................................................15
WAP ..............................................................................................................................................15
Data Account..............................................................................................................................15
SETTINGS ............................................................................................................................................15
Phone Setup...............................................................................................................................15
Call Setup....................................................................................................................................16
Network Setup............................................................................................................................16
Security Setup............................................................................................................................16
Restore Factory Settings.........................................................................................................16
TEXT INPUT........................................................................................................................................16
OVERVIEW ..........................................................................................................................................16
ABCAND ABC MODE ..........................................................................................................................17
123 MODE...........................................................................................................................................17
EZI ABCAND ABC MODE....................................................................................................................17
CHARACTER CHART ............................................................................................................................17
TROUBLESHOOTING.......................................................................................................................17
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General Information
Welcome
Thank you for using ZTE A137+ GSM Dual-band GPRS digital mobile phone.
To guarantee the mobile phone always in its best condition, please read this manual carefully and keep it for further
use.
The pictures, symbols and contents in this manual are just for your reference. They might not be completely identical
with your mobile phone.
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. Ensure the phone is at least one inch (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 injury if used as a toy.
Statement
15.19: The 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.
15.21: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
15.105: 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 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
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connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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 (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 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 and battery.
Do not store the phone with flammable and 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.
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.
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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 transmitting. 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. Using mobile phone before the plane
taking off should get aircrew’s permission according to safety regulations.
If the mobile phone comprises the function of automatic timing power-on, please check your alarm setting to
ensure that your phone will not be automatically turned on during flight.
Battery Use
Do not short-circuit the battery, as this can cause overheating to bring about fire.
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 wear-out battery to the provider or dispose of it in accordance with environment regulations. Do not
dispose of it in household rubbish.
Only use the original batteries. 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.
Exposure to radio frequency energy
Radio wave exposure and Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) information of 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.
The SAR limit recommended is 1.6W/kg averaged over one (1) gram of tissue. The highest SAR
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value for this model phone tested by MORLAB for use at the head is 0.939 W/kg(1g)
The highest SAR value for this model phone tested by MORLAB for use at the body is 0.603 W/kg
(1g) SAR compliance for body-worn 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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Getting Started
Key Definition
Left soft key
Perform the function in the lower left corner of the screen.
Right soft key
Perform the function in the lower right corner of the screen.
Dial key
Make and answer calls. Bring out call logs in the standby mode.
End key
End or reject a call. Switch on/off the phone. Return to the standby mode in the menu interface.
Scroll keys
Up/Down keys: Scroll up and down in the contacts list or setting options. Move the cursor up and down when
editing.Serve as shortcut keys in the standby mode.
Left/Right keys: Move the cursor left and right when editing. Serve as shortcut keys in the standby mode.
OK key
Confirm actions/make selections.
- 0-9 Number keys
Input numbers and characters. Used for speed dials.
* key and # key
They have different functions in different modes or function menus.
Back key
Go back to the upper level menu.
Clear key
Clear the previous character while editing; holding this key to clear all the characters.
Note: In this manual press a key means you press a key and then release it; hold a key means you press a key
and hold on for two seconds or more.
Display Indicators
Signal strength
GPRS online
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Missed call
DivertAll Voice Calls in Line 1 and 2
Alarm clock
Keypad lock
Mute
Vibration
New message; no space for messages when blinking
Battery charge level
Technical Parameters
Handset
Type ZTE A137+
Dimensions（W×L×H）47.7 mm×106.9 mm×14.5 mm
Weight Approx. 90 g (with battery)
Battery
Continuous standby time Approx. 2000 hours - 250 hours (subject to network status)
Continuous talk time Approx. 2 hours – 3 hours (subject to network status)
For other parameters about battery and charger, refer to their labels.
Battery
The accessory lithium battery of the handset can be immediately used after unpacking. A new battery will have
the best performance after full charge/discharge cycles for the first three times.
Removing & Installing the Battery
Remove: Switch off your phone, slide down the cover and then lift the battery from the compartment to remove it.
Install: Place the lower section of the battery into position, push down on the upper section of the battery until it
clicks into place and then install the battery cover.
Charging the Battery
Plug the charger connector into the charge port on the left side of the phone. (Note: Put upward the side with
arrow.) Then plug the other end of the charger in an appropriate electrical outlet.
Now, a charge indicator displays in the upper right corner of the screen. If the battery is charged in power-off
condition, the indicator bar will scroll. If the phone is over-used in shortage of battery or not used for a long time,
it will take a few minutes for the indicator bar to show.
When the battery is fully charged, the bar stops scrolling. Generally the whole charge process needs two to
three hours (charge the battery for six to eight hours for the first three times). Normally, during the charge
process, your phone, battery and charger may become hot.
Disconnect the charger with the phone and the power outlet when charge finished.
Warning:
Put the phone at a ventilated place with temperature between + 5℃- + 40 .℃Use only the supplied or approved
chargers. Using unauthorized charger may cause danger and violate the authorization and warranty rules of the
phone.
Charge the battery in time when your phone automatically powers off or displays a warning “Battery low”.
The conversation time and standby time of the phone lie on ideal working environments. In practice, the battery
working time varies with different network conditions, working environments and modes.
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