Zte C S200 User manual

ZTE-C S200
CDMA 1X Digital Mobile Phone
User Manual
ZTE CORPORATION
NO. 55, Hi-tech Road South, ShenZhen, P.R.China
Postcode: 518057
Tel: (86) 755 26779999
URL: http://www.zte.com.cn
E-mail: mobile@zte.com.cn

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errors or update specifications without prior notice.
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Contents
Getting started....................................................................................................................... 1
Phone overview................................................................................................................. 1
Keys and parts............................................................................................................... 1
Indicators and icons ...................................................................................................... 3
Starting up......................................................................................................................... 3
Inserting UIM card........................................................................................................ 3
Removing UIM card ..................................................................................................... 4
Installing battery ........................................................................................................... 4
Removing battery.......................................................................................................... 5
Inserting memory card.................................................................................................. 5
Removing memory card................................................................................................ 5
Connecting accessories................................................................................................. 6
Power on/off.................................................................................................................. 6
Charging........................................................................................................................6
Keypad lock .................................................................................................................. 7
Basic operation.................................................................................................................. 8
Menu ............................................................................................................................. 8
Navigating your phone.................................................................................................. 9
Getting help....................................................................................................................... 9
Text input............................................................................................................................ 11
Text mode .......................................................................................................................11
Multitap mode................................................................................................................. 11
Numbers mode................................................................................................................ 11
eHiText mode.................................................................................................................. 11
Symbols mode................................................................................................................. 12
Calls .................................................................................................................................... 13
Voice calls....................................................................................................................... 13
Making a call............................................................................................................... 13
Making a call from contacts........................................................................................ 13
Making a call from call history................................................................................... 13
Making a one-key-call ................................................................................................ 13
Calling an extension number....................................................................................... 14
Receiving calls................................................................................................................ 14
Setting ring for coming call ........................................................................................ 14
Call options..................................................................................................................... 14
Call history...................................................................................................................... 15
Viewing recent call history......................................................................................... 15
Deleting call history.................................................................................................... 15
Call time...................................................................................................................... 15
Call settings..................................................................................................................... 16
Starting call forwarding .............................................................................................. 16

Starting call waiting.................................................................................................... 16
Starting fire proof........................................................................................................ 16
Other call settings ....................................................................................................... 17
Messages............................................................................................................................. 18
Setting message........................................................................................................... 18
Editing template.......................................................................................................... 18
Text messages................................................................................................................. 18
Sending a new SMS.................................................................................................... 18
Receiving SMS ........................................................................................................... 19
Replying SMS............................................................................................................. 19
Calling back ................................................................................................................ 19
Use number................................................................................................................. 19
Deleting SMS.............................................................................................................. 20
Multimedia message ....................................................................................................... 20
Sending a new MMS................................................................................................... 20
Receiving MMS.......................................................................................................... 21
Deleting MMS............................................................................................................. 21
Message management..................................................................................................... 21
Message boxes ............................................................................................................ 21
Push messages................................................................................................................. 22
Names.................................................................................................................................. 23
Adding a contact ............................................................................................................. 23
Editing contact ............................................................................................................ 23
Deleting contact .......................................................................................................... 23
Find contact..................................................................................................................... 23
Adding a group................................................................................................................ 23
Editing group............................................................................................................... 24
Deleting group............................................................................................................. 24
Others about contacts...................................................................................................... 24
Viewing memory info................................................................................................. 25
Photos and videos................................................................................................................ 26
Camera............................................................................................................................ 26
Setting Camera mode.................................................................................................. 26
Taking a photo ............................................................................................................ 26
Viewing photos........................................................................................................... 26
Video............................................................................................................................... 26
Setting video mode...................................................................................................... 26
Recording a video ....................................................................................................... 27
Playing a video............................................................................................................ 27
Recorder.......................................................................................................................... 27
Recording.................................................................................................................... 27
Playing a sound file..................................................................................................... 27
Internet................................................................................................................................ 28
Surfing Internet............................................................................................................... 28
Options for browser ........................................................................................................ 28
Entertainment...................................................................................................................... 29
Pictures............................................................................................................................ 29
Viewing pictures......................................................................................................... 29

Music............................................................................................................................... 29
Setting music mode..................................................................................................... 29
Managing playlist........................................................................................................ 29
Playing a music........................................................................................................... 30
Video............................................................................................................................... 30
Playing videos............................................................................................................. 30
Games.............................................................................................................................. 30
Radio............................................................................................................................... 31
Starting Radio ............................................................................................................. 31
Channels...................................................................................................................... 31
Radio options .............................................................................................................. 31
Organiser............................................................................................................................. 32
Scheduler......................................................................................................................... 32
Alarm .............................................................................................................................. 32
Stopwatch........................................................................................................................ 32
Calculator........................................................................................................................ 33
Unit conversion............................................................................................................... 33
World time ......................................................................................................................33
Sales service number....................................................................................................... 33
Power word..................................................................................................................... 33
Notepad........................................................................................................................... 33
Personalize your phone....................................................................................................... 35
Setting display.................................................................................................................35
Profiles............................................................................................................................ 35
Selecting current profile.............................................................................................. 35
Editing a profiles......................................................................................................... 35
Extras settings.................................................................................................................35
Phone Security .................................................................................................................... 37
Phone password............................................................................................................... 37
PIN codes........................................................................................................................ 37
Restoring factory settings................................................................................................ 37
File manager........................................................................................................................ 39
Viewing a file..................................................................................................................39
Deleting a file.................................................................................................................. 39
Managing folders ............................................................................................................ 39
Space management.......................................................................................................... 40
General information............................................................................................................ 41
Security ........................................................................................................................... 41
Safety Warnings.............................................................................................................. 41
Limit Warranty................................................................................................................ 43
Limitation of Liability..................................................................................................... 43
Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................. 44
Specifications...................................................................................................................... 45
Declaration of RoHs compliance........................................................................................ 46


Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION 1
Getting started
Phone overview
Keys and parts
1 Earpiece
2 LCD screen
3
Navigation Keys (Up/Down/Left/Right Key)
•In standby mode: Used as hot keys to enter the designated functions. Press Up Key to enter
Messages. Press Down Key to enter Ring Tone; press and hold Down Key to activate silence
modem with vibration. Press Left Key to enter Games. Press Right Key to enter MobileShop.
•To designate the functions accessed by the navigation keys.
•In lists, messages and menus: scroll up, down, left and right.
4
Left Soft Key
•The current function of the key is shown in the bottom line of the display.
•In standby mode: Press to enter main menu in standby mode.
5 Camera Key - Press to activate camera.
6
Call Key
•Press to send or answer calls.
•In standby modem: Press to show all calls.
7 Microphone
8
* Key
•Press to enter "*".
•In an editing screen: Press to input punctuation and symbols.

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•Hold to lock the keypad in standby mode.
9
# Key
•Press to enter "#".
•In an editing screen: Press to change the input method.
•In standby mode: Press and hold to activate vibration mode.
10 ~
Number Keys
•Press to enter numbers.
•Press and hold ~ to start speed dial.
11
End Key
•Press and hold to turn the phone on/off.
•Press to end a call.
•Press to reject an incoming call.
•Press to cancel dialing.
•Press to return to standby mode.
12 Music Key - Press to open the Media Player.
13
Right Soft Key
•The current function of the key is shown in the bottom line of the display.
•In standby mode: Press to enter Names.
14
OK Key
•In standby mode: Press to open the Browser.
•In lists and menus: Start an application/function.
15 Camera
16 Speaker
Serial Number Description

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Serial Number Description
1 Volume keys
2 Charger/USB connection jack and Phone port
Indicators and icons
Signal Strength Roaming
New message Clock
Ringer with vibration Battery indicator
Vibrate mode CDMA 2000 1X
Keypad locked Headset mode
Silence mode In calling
TFlash card Play music
Starting up
Inserting UIM card
You can obtain an UIM card from your service provider when you sign on as a subscriber.
Caution:
•Do not bend or scratch your UIM card. Keep the card away from electricity and magnetism.
•Don’t touch the metal surface of the UIM card in case that information in the card may be lost or
destroyed.
•Make sure to disconnect the charger and other accessories from your phone and remove the battery
before inserting and removing your UIM card.
1. Press and hold the End Key to power off the phone.
2. Slide down the battery cover and remove the battery.
3. Insert the UIM card into the card holder, with the metal contacts facing downward and the cut corner at
the bottom right. Make sure it is pushed all the way to the down as shown below.
4. Place the battery cover onto the back of your phone.

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5. Push the card until it clicks into position.
Notes:
fThe charger and other accessories should be disconnected from your phone before you insert or
remove the UIM card.
fWhen inserting the UIM card, make sure that the metal contacts face downward and the cut corner is
at the top left.
Removing UIM card
1. Press and hold the End Key to power off the phone.
2. Slide down the cover.
3. Remove the battery. See Removing battery.
4. Remove UIM card gently from the card holder.
Installing battery
Notes:
•The phone automatically switches off if the battery voltage is too low.
•When not using the battery for a long period, remove it from the phone and store it in a cool dry place.
1. Press and hold End Key to turn off the phone.
2. Slide down the cover.
3. Insert the battery carefully with the contacts located against the gold springs.
4. Push down the battery until it clicks into place.
5. Place the battery cover onto the back of your phone.

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Caution:
Do NOT force the cover down by pressing on it. This will damage the cover.
Removing battery
1. Power off your phone.
2. Slide down the cover.
3. Lift the battery away from the phone.
Inserting memory card
The TFlash card gives your phone a very large memory capacity. This allows you to save multimedia data,
including images, photos, MP3 audio files, and ring tones. You can also use this memory card to store any
other files.
Tips:
Your phone can support a TFlash card with capacity up to 4GB.
1. Press and hold End Key to turn off the phone.
2. Slide down the cover.
3. Lift the battery away from the phone.
4. Firmly insert the TFlash card into the slot until it clicks into place.
5. Install the battery.
6. Place the battery cover onto the back of your phone.
Caution:
Only use ZTE approved memory cards for this device. Any use of unapproved memory cards may cause
loss of data or damage to your phone.
Removing memory card
1. Press and hold the End Key to power off the phone.
2. Slide down the cover.
3. Lift the battery away from the phone.
4. Push the TFlash card to release it from the slot.

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5. Pull the TFlash card completely out of the TFlash slot on the phone.
Tips:
•Do not remove the memory card while reading or writing to the card. Doing so may cause data
corruption on the card or phone. If possible, insert and remove the memory card while the phone is
powered off.
•You’d better use your phone to format your TFlash card. If you want to format it on your PC, please
select FAT Formatting type. Otherwise it might cause the memory card not identified by your phone.
Connecting accessories
You can connect your headset to your phone to answer the call and listen to the music. You can also tie a
wrist strap with your phone.
Connect the headset to your phone
Insert the headset to the Headset port.
Connect the data cable to your phone
Plug the smaller end of the cable into the USB connection jack at the right side of the phone, and the
bigger end into the USB port of the computer.
Tie a wrist strap with your phone
Thread a strap and tighten it.
Power on/off
Notes:
Do not power on your phone if wireless phone use is unapproved, or when it may cause interference or
danger.
1. Press and hold End Key to turn the phone on
Tips:
fWhen being asked, enter your PIN (Personal Identification Number) code or phone code and press the
OK Key to confirm.
fThe PIN code is the password provided by your network service provider. You need this password to
use the UIM card.
fWhen the entered PIN code or phone code is accepted, the phone will automatically search for the
designated network. After a few seconds, your phone will show the standby mode.
2. To power off the phone, press and hold the End Key from the standby mode.
Charging
Your phone is powered by a rechargeable battery. The battery is not fully charged when first unpacked,

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but there may be enough power to power your phone on. You should use it up completely before charging
the battery for the first time. Charge the battery with the procedure indicated below.
1. Push down the USB port cover.
2. Insert the charger's USB adapter into the USB port.
3. Connect the charger to a standard AC wall outlet.
4. Remove the charger from both the wall outlet and the phone once the charging completed.
Notes:
•Make sure that the adapter is inserted into the correct position. Do not force the connector into the port.
•The battery will be fully charged for 3~4 hours.
•Use the charger provided by the original provider. Using unapproved charger may cause danger and
violate the authorization and warranty rules of the phone.
•If the phone is over-used in shortage of battery or not used for a long time, the screen may not display
the charge indicator until it is continues charged for 10 to 40 minutes.
•For maximum battery performance, it is recommended that you completely charge the battery before
using the phone for the first time. A new battery’s full performance is achieved only after three
complete charge and discharge cycles.
•Once the charging is complete, remove the charger from both the power outlet and the phone.
•To charge the battery, you can use the provided charger or the USB data cable.
•Charging is only possible within a temperature range of -5℃to +45℃.
Keypad lock
Use the keypad lock to prevent the keys from being accidentally pressed.
In standby mode, you can select OK Key [Menu] > Settings > Extras > Key Guard and set the keypad
locking automatically. Or cancel the keypad locking automatically.
If you want to unlock the keypad, press Right Soft Key [Unlock] firstly and then press * Key to unlock.

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Tips:
•When the keypad is locked, Unlock is shown in the bottom right hand of the screen.
•If the call is coming when the keypad is locked, you can press Call Key to answer. After ending or
rejecting the call, the keypad will be locked automatically.
•When the keypad lock is on, calls may be possible to the official emergency number programmed into
your device.
Basic operation
Menu
In standby mode, press Left soft key [Menu] to enter main menu.
Organiser
The Organiser includes Voice Memo, Radio, Alarm, Calendar, Calculator, and so on.
Messages
SMS (Short Messaging Service) allows you to send text messages and manage the messages that you sent
and received.
You can also send and receive MMS (Multimedia Message Service) messages. MMS enables you to send
messages with images, sounds and texts. Consult your service provider whether this service is available.
You may need to register separately for this service.
Call History
You can check the phone numbers of missed, received, and dialed voice calls.
QQ
You can log on the Mobile QQ of Tencent.
Web
You can get the latest information from the Internet through your phone.
Internet access may require registration with the service provider.
The browser is activated with the preset option as soon as you call up the function. Browser settings may
be specified/pre-assigned by the service provider.
189Mail
You can send & receive the E-mail by 189Mail.
i Music
You can listen to the music on line.
esurfing
This function allows you to browse, purchase and download applications online. You can consult your

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service provider for more information about this function.
Names
You can store contacts with a variety of phone and fax numbers as well as additional address details.
The phone can store up to 500 entries. The capacity of a phone book on your UIM card depends on the
type of UIM card provided by your network operator.
Settings
You can set or personalize your phone.
Multimedia
You can take photos or videos through camera, record audios, and so on.
Games
You can play games.
Navigating your phone
The phone features, various functions and settings organized in menus and submenus. To select a function
from menus:
1. In standby mode, press Left soft key [Menu] to open main menu.
2. Use Navigation keys to scroll up, down, right or left to select menu.
For example, scroll to Settings.
3. Press Left soft key or OK key to enter the menu.
4. Press Up key or Down key to scroll to a submenu, for example Display.
5. Press Left soft kKey [Select] to confirm selection.
6. Press Up key or Down key to scroll to the desired option, for example, Backlight.
7. Press Up key or Down key to scroll to the desired option, for example, 20 seconds.
8. Press Left soft key [Select] to confirm selection.
Tips:
•If a number is shown before an option in menu list, you can access the option quickly by pressing the
corresponding number key.
•In this user manual, the steps needed to reach a menu are shown in a condensed form, for example:
Settings > Display > Backlight > 20 seconds.
Getting help
When you use your phone, you can obtain the help information from the following options.
Obtain the help through your phone
Your phone has been preloaded the help information about some application programs. Please read these
information, you can obtain the help about these applications.

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Obtain the help from the user manual
Please read the user manual for keys and parts information and instructions for setting up the device for
use.
Obtain the help from ZTE web site
If you want to obtain more help information, please visit http://www.zte.com.cn/main/mobile.

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Text input
Text mode
Your phone offers text input modes: Multitap mode (abc/ABC), Numbers mode (123), eHiText mode
(eng). Text mode includes capital letter and lowercase mode.
When you are in a field that allows characters to be entered, you will notice the text input mode indicator
in the upper right corner of the display.
You can key in letters, digits, characters and symbols when writing text or editing contact record
information, following the common instruction in hereinafter table.
Operation Method
Input Letters Multitap mode —“abc/ABC”, press corresponding letter key till the letter appears.
Input Words eHiText mode — “eng”, press any key once to key in any word.
Input Digits Numbers mode — “123”, press digit key once. Or press Call key to switch between
current mode and numbers mode.
Input Symbols Symbols mode — Press * key to enter the symbols mode and press corresponding
digit key.
Or press 1 key till the symbol (common symbols) appears except for numbers mode.
Input Space Press 0 key, except for being in numbers mode.
Erase Character Press Right soft key.
Move cursor Press Navigation keys.
Change input mode Press # key to select another text mode.
Multitap mode
1. Press a number key (2~ 9) repeatedly until the desired character appears on the screen. Press once to
input the first letter on the keypad, press twice quickly to input the second letter, and so on.
2. Press 0key to add a space.
Numbers mode
When the input method icon is shown as "123", input numbers directly with number keys.
Tips:
While using numbers mode, you need to switch to other text input mode in order to insert a space by
pressing 0 key.
eHiText mode
The eHiText mode is based on a built-in dictionary and generates words from the combination of letters
pressed.
1. Press each key associated with the letter you want to enter only once. The letters you have entered
appear on the display. The candidate words change with each key you press.
2. When the candidate word is displayed, press Left key or Right key to highlight the desired candidate
words and press OK key [Select] to confirm.

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3. Press number key 0to insert space.
4. Press Right soft key [Delete] to delete the letter left of the cursor. Press and hold Right soft key to
delete all entered text.
Symbols mode
1. Press * key.
2. Use Navigation keys to page up or down.
3. Press digit key to enter corresponding symbol.
Notes:
Press 1 key to input till the symbol appears except for numbers mode. Most common punctuation marks
and special characters are available.

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Calls
Voice calls
You can call the numbers of the other party directly or you can make a voice call through contacts, calls
log, speed dial numbers.
Making a call
1. If required press and hold 0 key for the international prefix “+”.
2. Enter the number, and press Call key to make a call.
•When the call is connected, you can press OK Key for handfree mode.
•Press End Key to end the call.
Making a call from contacts
1. In standby mode, Select Left soft key [Menu] > Names > All List.
Or press Right soft key [Names] directly in standby mode.
2. Press Navigation keys to select a contact.
3. Press Call key to make a voice call.
Press End key to end the call.
Making a call from call history
1. Press Call key in standby mode to display all calls.
2. Press Up key or Down key to select a number.
3. Press Call key for a voice call.
Press End key to end the call.
Making a one-key-call
In standby mode, press and hold the corresponding number key (1~ 9) in the speed dial list to make the
call.
Press End Key to end the call.
Setting one-key-call
1. In standby mode, Select Left soft key [Menu] > Names > Speed Dials.
2. Press Up key or Down key to select a Empty slot, and select Option > Assign.
3. Press Navigation keys to select a contact in the phone and press OK key to view it.

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4. Press Up key or Down key to select a number, and press Left soft key [Select].
5. Press Left soft key [Save] to complete the setting.
Calling an extension number
1. Enter the number.
2. Press OK key to enter “P” or “T”.
3. Enter the extension number.
4. Press Call key to dial the first number. If you enter “P”, when connected, press Call key again to dial
the extension number automatically. If you enter “T”, when connected, waiting for about 3 seconds, the
extension number will be dialed automatically.
Receiving calls
When a voice call is coming, your phone will ring or vibrate or show the animated cartoon (Please see
Personalize your phone > Profiles). If the caller has the Calling Line Identification (CLI) facility, the
caller number appears on the screen.
1. Press Call key to answer the call.
Tips:
You can press the button on the headset to answer the call when you connect the headset to your phone.
2. Or press End key to reject the call.
•When the call is connected you can press OK key for handfree mode.
•Press End key to end the call.
Setting ring for coming call
1. In standby mode, press Left soft key [Menu] and select Settings > Profiles.
2. Press Up key or Down key to select the profile.
3. Select Left soft key [Option] > Profile Edit to edit the selected profile.
4. Select Ring Tone > Ring Type.
5. Select the audio file in Preset Ring or Custom Ring and press Left soft key [Select] to save the
setting.
Call options
1. Before you answer the call:
fPress Right soft key [Mute] to block the current ring tone of the call.
2. After you answer the call:
fPress Right soft key [Mute] to block your voice.
fPress OK key to activate handfree mode.
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