Zte A15 User manual

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ZTE A15
GSM Dual-band Digital Mobile Phone
User Manual

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Copyright © 2006 by ZTE Corporation
All rights reserved.
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.
The manual is published by ZTE Corporation. We reserve the right to make modifications
on print errors or update specifications without prior notice.
SW VERSION: P103A1AXDV1.0.0B01
Edition: 1st edition, May, 2006

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Contents
1GENERAL INFORMATION........................................................1
1.1 WELCOME ................................................................................1
1.2 SECURITY .................................................................................1
1.3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS..............................................................2
2GETTING STARTED.................................................................. 11
2.1 KEY DEFINITION .....................................................................11
2.2 DISPLAY SYMBOLS .................................................................13
2.3 TECHNICAL PARAMETERS.......................................................14
2.4 BATTERY.................................................................................15
2.4.1 Removing & Installing the Battery.................................15
2.4.2 Charging the Battery......................................................16
2.5 CONNECTING TO THE NETWORK.............................................18

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2.5.1 SIM Card....................................................................... 18
2.5.2 Inserting & Removing SIM Card................................... 19
2.5.3 Power on/off Your Phone............................................... 20
2.5.4 Unlocking the SIM Card and Mobile Phone ................. 20
2.5.5 Connecting to the Network............................................ 21
3BASIC OPERATIONS ............................................................... 23
3.1 MAKING A CALL .................................................................... 23
3.2 ANSWERING A CALL .............................................................. 25
3.3 CALL MENU........................................................................... 25
4FUNCTION MENU .................................................................... 28
4.1 USAGE AND STRUCTURE OF FUNCTION MENU ...................... 28
4.2 SHORT MESSAGE ................................................................... 29
4.3 PHONE MENUS....................................................................... 33
4.3.1 Call Logs ....................................................................... 34

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4.3.2 Diverts............................................................................35
4.3.3 Firewall..........................................................................37
4.4 PROFILES ................................................................................39
4.5 SETTINGS................................................................................41
4.5.1 Phone Settings................................................................41
4.5.2 Display Settings .............................................................42
4.5.3 Clock Settings.................................................................42
4.5.4 Call Settings ...................................................................42
4.5.5 Network Settings ............................................................43
4.5.6 Security Settings.............................................................44
4.5.7 Factory Settings .............................................................47
4.6 TOOLKIT .................................................................................47
4.6.1 Alarm Clock ...................................................................48
4.6.2 Calculator ......................................................................49
4.6.3 Stopwatch .......................................................................49
4.6.4 World Clock....................................................................50

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4.7 GAMES................................................................................... 50
4.8 NAMES................................................................................... 51
4.8.1 Searching....................................................................... 53
4.8.2 Editing........................................................................... 53
4.8.3 Deleting......................................................................... 53
4.8.4 Making an IP Call ......................................................... 54
4.8.5 Adding New Name......................................................... 54
4.8.6 Settings .......................................................................... 55
4.8.7 Batch Operation ............................................................ 55
5TEXT INPUT .............................................................................. 56
5.1 OVERVIEW ............................................................................. 56
5.2 KEYBOARD DEFINITION......................................................... 56
5.3 CHARACTER CHART............................................................... 57
6TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................. 60

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1General Information
1.1 Welcome
Thank you for using A15 GSM 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 cellular phone. Please subject to the material object.
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.
1.2 Security
If your mobile phone is lost or stolen, please report to your service provider or proxy
agencies to ban the use of your lost SIM card and phone, which will protect you
from economic losses resulted from unauthorized use. Note: This service needs
the network to support. You need to provide the IMEI number labeled on the back of

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the phone to the service provider. You can see the IMEI number after removing the
battery. Please keep the IMEI number for further use.
To protect your mobile phone from illegal use, please take the security measures as
follows:
¾Set PIN codes of the SIM card.
¾Set handset lock code.
¾Take it with you as you can.
1.3 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 1 inch (2.5
centimeters) from your body when transmitting.
Do not touch the antenna area when the phone is in use. Touching the antenna area

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affects call quality and may cause the phone to operate at a high 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 with you doctor before playing video games on you
phone or enabling a flashing-lights 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.
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 so require.

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Precautions for Medical Devices and Facilities
When using your phone near pacemakers, please: Always keep the phone more
than 8 inches (20 centimeters) from the pacemaker when the phone is switched on.
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 want to 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