Zte C S265 User manual

ZTE-C S265
CDMA 1X Digital Mobile Phone
User Manual
ZTE CORPORATION
NO. 55, Hi-tech Road South, ShenZhen, P.R.China
Postcode: 518057
Tel: [phone]
URL: http://www.zte.com.cn
E-mail: [e-mail]

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Contents
Getting started....................................................................................................................... 1
Phone overview................................................................................................................. 1
Keys and parts............................................................................................................... 1
Indicators and icons ...................................................................................................... 3
Starting up......................................................................................................................... 4
Installing battery ........................................................................................................... 4
Removing battery.......................................................................................................... 4
Inserting memory card.................................................................................................. 5
Removing memory card................................................................................................ 5
Connecting accessories................................................................................................. 5
Power on/off.................................................................................................................. 6
Charging........................................................................................................................6
Keypad lock .................................................................................................................. 7
Basic operation.................................................................................................................. 7
Menu ............................................................................................................................. 7
Navigating your phone.................................................................................................. 8
Getting help....................................................................................................................... 9
Text input............................................................................................................................ 10
Text mode .......................................................................................................................10
Multitap mode................................................................................................................. 10
Numbers mode................................................................................................................ 10
eHiText mode.................................................................................................................. 10
Symbols mode................................................................................................................. 11
Calls .................................................................................................................................... 12
Voice calls....................................................................................................................... 12
Making a call............................................................................................................... 12
Making a call from contacts........................................................................................ 12
Making a call from call history................................................................................... 12
Making a one-key-call ................................................................................................ 12
Receiving calls................................................................................................................ 13
Setting ring for coming call ........................................................................................ 13
Call options..................................................................................................................... 13
Call history...................................................................................................................... 13
Viewing recent call history......................................................................................... 13
Deleting call history.................................................................................................... 14
Call time...................................................................................................................... 14
Messages............................................................................................................................. 15
Setting message........................................................................................................... 15
Editing template.......................................................................................................... 15
Text messages................................................................................................................. 15
Sending a new SMS.................................................................................................... 16

Receiving SMS ........................................................................................................... 16
Replying SMS............................................................................................................. 16
Calling back ................................................................................................................ 16
Use number................................................................................................................. 16
Deleting SMS.............................................................................................................. 17
Multimedia message ....................................................................................................... 17
Sending a new MMS................................................................................................... 17
Receiving MMS.......................................................................................................... 18
Deleting MMS............................................................................................................. 18
Message management..................................................................................................... 18
Message boxes ............................................................................................................ 18
Push messages................................................................................................................. 18
Contacts............................................................................................................................... 19
Adding a contact ............................................................................................................. 19
Editing contact ............................................................................................................ 19
Deleting contact .......................................................................................................... 19
Find contact..................................................................................................................... 19
Adding a group................................................................................................................ 19
Editing group............................................................................................................... 20
Deleting group............................................................................................................. 20
Others about contacts...................................................................................................... 20
Viewing memory info................................................................................................. 20
Photos and videos................................................................................................................ 21
Camera............................................................................................................................ 21
Setting Camera mode.................................................................................................. 21
Taking a photo ............................................................................................................ 21
Viewing photos........................................................................................................... 21
Video............................................................................................................................... 21
Setting video mode...................................................................................................... 21
Recording a video ....................................................................................................... 22
Playing a video............................................................................................................ 22
Recorder.......................................................................................................................... 22
Recording.................................................................................................................... 22
Playing a sound file..................................................................................................... 22
Internet................................................................................................................................ 23
Surfing Internet............................................................................................................... 23
Options for browser ........................................................................................................ 23
Entertainment...................................................................................................................... 24
Pictures............................................................................................................................ 24
Viewing pictures......................................................................................................... 24
Music............................................................................................................................... 24
Setting music mode..................................................................................................... 24
Managing playlist........................................................................................................ 24
Playing a music........................................................................................................... 25
Video............................................................................................................................... 25
Playing videos............................................................................................................. 25
Radio............................................................................................................................... 25
Starting Radio ............................................................................................................. 26

Channels...................................................................................................................... 26
Other Radio options.................................................................................................... 26
Games.............................................................................................................................. 26
Magic Box........................................................................................................................... 27
Alarm .............................................................................................................................. 27
Scheduler......................................................................................................................... 27
Reader ............................................................................................................................. 27
Calculator........................................................................................................................ 27
Unit conversion............................................................................................................... 28
World time ......................................................................................................................28
Stopwatch........................................................................................................................ 28
Notepad........................................................................................................................... 28
Personalize your phone....................................................................................................... 29
Display Settings .............................................................................................................. 29
Phone Settings................................................................................................................. 29
Call settings..................................................................................................................... 29
Starting call forwarding .............................................................................................. 29
Starting call waiting.................................................................................................... 30
Starting fire proof........................................................................................................ 30
Other call settings ....................................................................................................... 30
Profiles............................................................................................................................ 30
Selecting current profile.............................................................................................. 30
Editing a profile .......................................................................................................... 31
Connect settings.............................................................................................................. 31
Time & Day settings....................................................................................................... 31
Phone Security .................................................................................................................... 32
Phone password............................................................................................................... 32
Restoring factory settings................................................................................................ 32
Clear User Data............................................................................................................... 32
File manager........................................................................................................................ 33
Viewing a file..................................................................................................................33
Deleting a file.................................................................................................................. 33
Managing folders ............................................................................................................ 33
Space management.......................................................................................................... 34
General information............................................................................................................ 35
Security ........................................................................................................................... 35
Safety Warnings.............................................................................................................. 35
Limit Warranty................................................................................................................ 37
Limitation of Liability..................................................................................................... 37
Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................. 39
Specifications...................................................................................................................... 40
Declaration of RoHs compliance........................................................................................ 41

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Getting started
Phone overview
Keys and parts
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Number Key Description
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Earpiece
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LCD screen
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Navigation Keys (Up/Down/Left/Right Key)
•In standby mode: Used as hot keys to enter the designated functions. Press Up Key to set
default key’s function; Press Left Key to enter MobileShop.
•To designate the functions accessed by the navigation keys.
•In lists, messages and menus: scroll up, down, left and right.
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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
Clear key
•In an editing screen: Press to erase character.
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Call Key
•Press to send or answer calls.
•In standby mode: Press to show all calls.
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Number Keys
•Press to enter numbers.
•Press and hold the number key to start speed dial.
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* Key
•Press to enter "*".
•In an editing screen: Press to input punctuation and symbols.
•Hold to lock the keypad in standby mode.
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Microphone
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OK Key
•In standby mode: Press to enter main menu.
•In list and menu: Start an application/function.
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Right Soft Key
•The current function of the key is shown in the bottom line of the display.
•In standby mode: Press to enter Contact.
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Music Key - Press to open the Music Player.

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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.
14
# Key
•Press to enter "#".
•In an editing screen: Press to change the input method.
•In standby mode: Press and hold to activate/deactivate vibration mode.
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Camera
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Speaker
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Headset port
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Handset charm
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Charger/USB connection jack
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Memory card slot
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Volume keys
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Camera Key - Press to make a shot.
Indicators and icons
Signal Strength Roaming
New message Clock
Ringer with vibration Battery indicator
Vibrate mode CDMA 2000 1X
Silence mode Headset mode
Memory card In calling
Privacy MMS
Push message

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Starting up
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.
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.

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Inserting memory card
The Memory 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 Memory card with capacity up to 4GB.
1. Open the Memory card slot rubber.
2. Firmly insert the Memory card into the slot until it clicks into place.
3. Close the Memory card slot rubber.
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. Open the Memory card slot rubber.
2. Push the Memory card to release it from the slot.
3. Pull the Memory card completely out of the Memory slot on the phone.
4. Close the Memory card slot rubber.
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 Memory 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.

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Connect the data cable to your phone
Plug the smaller end of the cable into the USB connection jack at one 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,
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.

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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 Left Soft Key [Menu] > Settings > Phone Settings > Auto Keypad
Lock 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.
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.
Magic Box
The Magic Box includes Alarm, Calendar, Reader, Calculator, Unit Convert, World Time,
Stopwatch, Notepad and so on.
Messages
SMS (Short Messaging Service) allows you to send text messages and manage the messages that you sent

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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.
Web (WAP)
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.
Surfing (BREW)
This function allows you to browse, purchase and download applications online. You can consult your
service provider for more information about this function.
Contacts
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 Settings.
5. Press Left soft Key [Select] to confirm selection.
6. Press Up key or Down key to scroll to the desired option, for example, Screen Settings > Backlight
Time.

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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 Settings > Screen Settings >Backlight Time > 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.
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/ABC), Numbers mode (123), eHiText
mode (eZi). 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/ABC”, press corresponding letter key till the letter
appears.
Input Words eHiText mode — “eZi ”, 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.

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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.
3. Press number key 0to insert space.
4. Press Clear key to delete the letter left of the cursor. Press and hold Clear 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] > Contact > All List.
Or press Right soft key [Contact] directly in standby mode.
2. Press Navigation keys to select a contact.
3. Press Call key to make a voice call.
4. 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.
4. 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] > Contact > Speed Dials.
2. Press Up key or Down key to select a Not Set slot, and select Edit > Contact.
3. Press Navigation keys to select a contact in the phone and press OK key to view it.
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.

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Receiving calls
When a voice call is coming, your phone will ring or vibrate (Please see Personalize your phone >
Profile).
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 Profile.
2. Press Up key or Down key to select the profile.
3. Select Left soft key [Select] > Profile Settings to edit the selected profile.
4. Select Ringing Tone.
5. Select the audio 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.
fPress Volume keys or Left/Right key to adjust the volume of earpiece.
fPress the Left soft key [Option] during a voice call for more options.
– Names: Switch to Names interface during a call.
– Messages: Switch to Messages interface during a call.
– Record: Switch to Voice Memo interface. Press Left soft key [Start] to record the current call,
press left soft key [Stop] to stop recording. Press Left soft key [OK] to save it.
Call history
In standby mode, select Left soft key [Menu] > Call History to check the calls log and calls duration.
Viewing recent call history
1. Select All Calls to view all calls' log.
2. Select Missed Calls to view the missed calls' log.

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3. Select Answered Calls to view the received calls' log.
4. Select Dialed Calls to view the dialed calls' log.
Deleting call history
1. Press Left key or Right key to select the type of calls log.
2. Press Up key or Down key to select the call log you want to delete.
3. Select Option > Delete to delete.
4. Press Left soft key [Yes] to confirm to delete.
Or
1. Select Option > Clear List.
2. Press Left soft key [Select] to delete all in the log.
3. Press Left soft key [Yes] to confirm to delete.
Call time
You can check the call duration.
1. Select Call History > Call Duration.
2. Select an option from the list and press Left soft key [Select] or OK key to check the call duration.
fDialed Calls: Indicate the talk time of all dialed calls.
fAnswered Calls: Indicate the talk time of all received calls.
fAll Calls: Indicate the talk time of all dialed and received calls.
3. Press Left soft key [Clear] to reset the time.