Zte A261 User manual

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ZTE CORPORATION
ZTE A261
GSM Dual-band GPRS Digital Mobile Phone
User Manual

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Copyright © 2008 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.
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.
Release V1.0
Manual number
MM DD, 2008

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Contents
GENERAL INFORMATION ................................................................................................................4
WELCOME.............................................................................................................................................4
SECURITY..............................................................................................................................................4
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..........................................................................................................................5
GETTING STARTED............................................................................................................................7
DISPLAY INDICATORS ............................................................................................................................7
TECHNICAL PARAMETERS .....................................................................................................................8
BATTERY...............................................................................................................................................8
Removing & Installing the Battery..........................................................................................8
Charging the Battery..................................................................................................................8
T-FLASH CARD ......................................................................................................................................9
Inserting & Removing the T-flash Card .................................................................................9
Cautions for T-flash Card..........................................................................................................9
CONNECTING TO THE NETWORK ...........................................................................................................9
SIM Card........................................................................................................................................9
Inserting & Removing SIM Card..............................................................................................9
Switching on/off Your Phone....................................................................................................9
Connecting to the Network.......................................................................................................9
BASIC OPERATIONS.........................................................................................................................10
MAKING AND ANSWERING A CALL......................................................................................................10
CALL MENU ........................................................................................................................................10
FUNCTION MENU..............................................................................................................................10
USAGE AND STRUCTURE OF FUNCTION MENU ....................................................................................10
CALL HISTORY ....................................................................................................................................11
Missed Calls/ Dialed Calls/ Received Calls.........................................................................11
Delete Call Log...........................................................................................................................11
Call Time...................................................................................................................................... 11
Call Cost ......................................................................................................................................11
PHONE BOOK ......................................................................................................................................11
MULTIMEDIA.......................................................................................................................................11
File Manager............................................................................................................................... 11
Video Recorder .......................................................................................................................... 11
Video Player................................................................................................................................11
Audio Player............................................................................................................................... 11
Sound Recorder......................................................................................................................... 11
MESSAGES ......................................................................................................................................12
SMS...............................................................................................................................................12
MMS..............................................................................................................................................12

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Voice Mail Server.......................................................................................................................13
Broadcast Message..................................................................................................................13
SERVICES ............................................................................................................................................13
STK................................................................................................................................................13
WAP ..............................................................................................................................................13
Data Account..............................................................................................................................13
SETTINGS ............................................................................................................................................14
Phone Setup...............................................................................................................................14
Call Setup....................................................................................................................................14
Network Setup............................................................................................................................14
Security Setup............................................................................................................................14
Restore Factory Settings.........................................................................................................15
CAMERA..............................................................................................................................................15
Image Viewer ..............................................................................................................................15
ORGANIZER.........................................................................................................................................15
Calendar.......................................................................................................................................15
Alarm............................................................................................................................................15
World Clock ................................................................................................................................15
Games..........................................................................................................................................15
Stopwatch....................................................................................................................................15
Calculator....................................................................................................................................15
Currency Converter..................................................................................................................15
USER PROFILES ...................................................................................................................................15
TEXT INPUT........................................................................................................................................16
OVERVIEW ..........................................................................................................................................16
ABCAND ABC MODE..........................................................................................................................16
123 MODE...........................................................................................................................................16
EZI ENAND EZI EN MODE...................................................................................................................16
CHARACTER CHART ............................................................................................................................16
TROUBLESHOOTING.......................................................................................................................17
General Information
Welcome
Thank you for using ZTE A261 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 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.

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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 answering a call, please hold your phone as holding a wire
line telephone. Make sure that the phone is at least one inch (two point five centimeters) from your body when
transmitting.
Do not touch the antenna area 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.
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.

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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.
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.
FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
This device complies with part 15, part 22 and part 24 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference
(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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 connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Warning
Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by 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.

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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 value for this
device when tested at the ear was 0.63 W/kg*, and when tested at the body it was 0.526 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.
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 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.
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.
Getting Started
Display Indicators
Signal strength
GPRS online
Missed call

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Divert All Voice Calls
Alarm clock
Keypad lock
Mute
General mode
Vibration
Outdoor mode
New message; no space for messages when blinking
New MMS
Stopwatch
Headset mode
Battery charge level
Technical Parameters
Handset
Type ZTE A261
Dimensions（W×L×H）46.8 mm×108.5 mm×13.3 mm
Weight Approx. 74 g (with battery)
Battery
Continuous standby time Approx. 120 hours – 200 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 battery cover and then lift the battery from the compartment to
remove it.
Install: Place the upper section of the battery into position, push down on the lower 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. Then plug the other end of the
charger in an appropriate electrical outlet.
Now, if the battery is charged in power-on condition 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 on the screen. 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.
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Put the phone at a ventilated place with temperature between + 5℃and + 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 talk 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.
T-flash Card
ZTE A261 supports 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.
Inserting & Removing the T-flash Card
Inserting: The T-flash card slot is at the right of the phone. Open the cover. Insert the card with the metal
contacts facing down until it clicks to the right position.
Removing: Press and release the card to pop it out and then remove it.
Cautions for T-flash Card
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.
Do not touch the metal contacts on the card with hands or metal objects. Use a soft cloth to clean the card.
Keep the card out of the reach of the children.
Connecting to the Network
SIM Card
Do not touch the metal contact area of the SIM card (Subscriber Identity Module card). Doing so may cause
information in the card lost or destroyed. Keep the card away from electricity and magnetism.
Inserting & Removing SIM Card
Switch off your phone, disconnect the outer power source and remove the battery.
Warning: It is forbidden to insert or remove the SIM card when it is on or connected to an outer power source.
Insert the SIM card into the SIM card slot or pull it out from the slot. When insert the SIM card into the slot,
please insert the SIM card by aligning the metal contacts area of the SIM card with the metal contacts in the slot
on the phone.
Switching on/off Your Phone
Hold the End key to power on/off the phone.
The mobile phone will automatically test whether the SIM card is plugged in and valid after power on, then the
following messages will be displayed on the screen sequentially：
Enter Phone Lock Code——if a phone lock code has been set.
Enter PIN ——if a SIM card password has been set.
Searching ——search for the right network.
Connecting to the Network
After the phone and the SIM card are unlocked, the mobile phone will automatically search for the network.After
a few seconds, your phone will be registered on the network. Now your phone is in the standby mode. Besides
receiving and sending calls, you can also do the following things:
Press the Left soft key to enter the function menu.
Press the Right soft key to enter the Name [Phone Book].

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Press the Up/Down/Left/Right key to enter Audio Player/ Multimedia /User Profiles/Write Message,
respectively.
Note: If “Emergency” is shown on the screen, you can only make emergency calls.
In the standby mode, press the Left soft key/OK key and then Press the * key within two seconds to lock
the keypad. The unlock method is the same. Locking the keypad can prevent the unintentional operations on it.
You can answer an incoming call with the regular operation when the keypad is locked.
Basic Operations
Making and Answering a Call
You can make or answer calls in the standby mode. The bar at the upper left corner of the screen shows the
network signal strength.
Dial a number: Input the number with the number keys and then press the Dial key. You can hold the * key until it
displays a waiting indicator “p” to insert it between the telephone exchange and the extension.
Dial the number in the List:
¾View Call Logs by pressing the Dial key.
¾View Name by pressing the Right soft key.
¾All the numbers in these lists can be directly dialed by pressing the Dial key.
Press the Dial key to answer an incoming call. For other answer modes please refer to User Profiles-
Option-Customize-Answer Mode. If you won’t answer the call, press the End key or press Reject to send busy
tones to the caller.
Call Menu
In the in-call mode, you can enter the call menu by pressing Option. Call menu can only be seen in the process
of communication. The functions such as Call waiting, Call keeping, Multiparty require the network support.
¾H-Free: Switch to the hand-free mode.
¾Hold: Hold the current call.
¾End: End the call.
¾New Call: Connect a third party.
¾Phone Book: Enter the phone book.
¾Message: Enter the message interface.
¾Sound Recorder: Record the current call.
¾Mute: Set On/Off to stop or resume sending the local voice.
¾DTMF: Set On/Off to send or stop sending DTMF.
Note: Some options can only appear in special cases. Options such as Swap will appear only when the ongoing
call and the hang-on call coexist.
Function Menu
Usage and Structure of Function Menu
Scrolling search function: Enter the function main menu by pressing Menu or the OK key in the standby mode.
Press the Up/Down/Left/Right keys to select in menu.
In the function menu, you can select or quit some menus by pressing the Left soft key or Right soft key according
to the prompt displayed on the screen.