Zte F116 Series User manual

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F116 Series Mobile Phone
User manual

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LEGAL INFORMATION
Copyright © 2011 ZTE CORPORATION.
All rights reserved.
No part of this publication may be excerpted, reproduced, translated
or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical,
including photocopying and microfilm, without the prior written
permission of ZTE Corporation.
The manual is published by ZTE Corporation. We reserve the right
to make modications on print errors or update specications without
prior notice.
Version No. : R1.0
Edition Time : Aug 2011
Manual No. : 079584503082

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Contents
For Your Safety .........................................................5
General Care ................................................................................ 5
Aircraft Safety ............................................................................... 7
Hospital Safety.............................................................................. 7
General Guidelines....................................................................... 7
Road Safety.................................................................................. 8
Vehicles Equipped with an Airbag ................................................ 9
Third Party Equipment.................................................................. 9
Radio Frequency (RF) Energy.................................................... 10
Emergency Services................................................................... 10
Information on Privacy.................................................................11
Copyright Notice ..........................................................................11
Getting Started........................................................12
Your F116 Series ........................................................................ 12
Technical Parameters ................................................................. 13
Starting Up.................................................................................. 13
How to install the (U)SIM card and battery ........................... 13
How to insert the memory Card ............................................ 15
How to charge the battery..................................................... 15
Powering On/Off ................................................................... 16
How to lock the keypad......................................................... 16
Indicators .................................................................................... 16
Standby Mode............................................................................. 18
Special Features......................................................................... 18
Using Your Phone Features...................................19
Multitasking................................................................................. 19
Entering Text............................................................................... 19
How to add people to Contacts .................................................. 20
How to make and receive calls................................................... 20

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To make a voice call ............................................................. 20
To make a video call ............................................................. 21
To make a speed dial call ..................................................... 21
To answer a call .................................................................... 21
How to compose and send an SMS/MMS message .................. 22
How to compose and send an E-mail......................................... 22
How to browse the Internet......................................................... 23
Web Browser ........................................................................ 23
How to watch streaming videos.................................................. 24
How to capture a photo or record a video clip ............................ 24
How to play audios and videos................................................... 25
How to listen to FM radio............................................................ 25
How to use Bluetooth.................................................................. 25
To set up Bluetooth ............................................................... 26
To pair with a Bluetooth device ............................................. 26
How to set your phone................................................................ 26
To add a new connection ...................................................... 27
To congure the browser network settings ........................... 29
To congure the MMS networking settings .......................... 29
To congure your mailbox .................................................... 30
To congure the streaming settings ...................................... 31
Declaration of RoHS Compliance .........................32
Disposal of Your Old Appliance ............................32

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For Your Safety
General Care
Your handset contains delicate electronic circuitry, magnets and
battery systems. You should treat it with care and give particular
attention to the following points:
• Do not allow the handset, battery or accessories to come into
contact with liquids or moisture at any time. Do not immerse the
handset in any liquid.
• Do not place the handset alongside computer disks, credit cards,
travel cards and other magnetic media. The information contained
on disks or cards may be affected by the handset.
• Do not paint the handset.
• Do not leave the handset or the battery in places where the
temperature could exceed 60°C, e.g. on a car dashboard or a
windowsill, behind glass in direct sunlight, etc.
• Do not remove the handset’s battery while the handset is switched
on.
• Take care not to allow metal objects, such as coins or key rings to
contact or short-circuit the battery terminals.
• Do not dispose of battery in a re. The handset’s Li-ION batteries
may be safely disposed of at a Li-ION recycling point. Follow local
requirements for recycling.
• Do not put the handset’s battery in your mouth, as battery
electrolytes may be poisonous if swallowed.
• Do not attempt to dismantle the handset or any of its accessories.
• Do not put a battery into a microwave oven, dryer, or high-
pressure container.
• Do not contact battery directly to an electric outlet or cigarette
lighter charger. Use only approved charger units.
• Do not pierce battery with a sharp object such as a needle.

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• Do not disassemble or modify the battery.
• Do not use a damaged or deformed battery.
• Do not drop, throw, or subject the handset to rough treatment.
• Do not solder the battery directly.
• Stop using the battery if abnormal heat, odor, discoloration,
deformation, or abnormal condition is detected during use,
charge, or storage.
• Remove the battery whose life cycle has expired from equipment
immediately.
• This equipment is tted with an internal battery. Take it to a qualied
service engineer when the replacement of the battery is required.
• The earpiece may become warm during normal use. Also, the
handset itself may become warm while the battery is being
charged.
• When a handset is in vibration mode, the vibration can sometimes
cause the handset to move.
• Be careful not to place the handset near heat sources (such as a
heater) or too close to the edge of the table.
• Power off your phone before you clean it. Use a damp or anti-
static cloth to clean the handset. Do not use an ordinary dry cloth
or electrostatic cloth. Do not use chemical or abrasive cleaners as
these could damage the casing.
• Remember to make backup copies of all important data on your
handset.
• Remember to recycle: the cardboard packing supplied with this
handset is ideal for recycling.
Warning:
In the unlikely event of a battery leak, take care to keep the battery
discharge away from your eyes or skin. If the leakage does come into
contact with the eyes or skin, please ush thoroughly in clean water
and consult with a doctor.

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Aircraft Safety
• Power off your phone before the airplane takes off. In order to
protect airplane’s communication system from interference, it is
prohibited to use mobile phone in ight. If you want to use mobile
phone before the airplane takes off, you should get aircrew’s
permission according to safety regulations.
• If the mobile phone has the function of automatic timing power-
on, please check your alarm setting to ensure that your phone will
not be automatically powered on during the ight.
Hospital Safety
• Power off your phone and remove the battery in areas where the
use of handsets is prohibited.
• Follow the instructions given by the respective medical facility
regarding the use of handsets on their premises.
General Guidelines
• In some countries, national law prohibits private copying of
copyrighted material. Please check the national legislation of the
applicable country concerning the use of such material.
• Many jurisdictions have laws and regulations about taking pictures
in public or private areas and regarding the processing and further
use of such pictures. The manufacturer encourages its customers
to obey all laws and to respect the personal rights of others.
• Please check roaming agreement availability with your service
provider.
• The use of mobile phones is not allowed in some radiation
sensitive areas, such as hospitals, research centers and
airplanes. The user is responsible to power-off the device. If
there is any uncertainty, you should remove the battery from the
handset.

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• Observe any signs that indicate powering off handsets, such as
those near gas stations, or explosives, and power off the handset/
device immediately.
• If you have a heart condition, be careful with the settings of call
vibration or tone volume.
• Do not allow children to play with the handset, charger or
batteries.
• Do not use the handset where blasting is in progress.
• Do not try to make a call or conversation while the temperature of
charging battery is above 50°C.
• Take care not to put your handset in the back pocket of your
trousers or skirt and then sit on it. Also, do not put your phone at
the bottom of bag where it may subject to excessive weight or
pressure. Doing so may damage the LCD and camera lens and
cause them malfunction.
• The operation of some medical electronic devices, such as
hearing aids and pacemakers, may be affected if a handset
is used next to them. Observe any caution signs and the
manufacturer’s recommendations.
• Do not leave the handset discharged or without a battery for a
long time, otherwise some data may be erased.
• Your phone contains metal, which may cause you an itch, a rash
or eczema depending on your physical condition.
Road Safety
• You must exercise proper control of your vehicle at all times. Give
your full attention to driving.
• Observe all of the recommendations contained in your local trafc
safety documentation.

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• Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call,
if driving conditions require so. Check if local laws and/or
regulations restrict the use of handsets while driving.
• You MUST NOT stop on the hard shoulder of a motorway to
answer or make a call, except in an emergency.
• Power off your handset at a refueling point, such as a gas station,
even if you are not refueling your own car.
• Do not store or carry flammable or explosive materials in the
same compartment as the handset.
• Electronic systems in vehicle, such as anti-lock brakes, speed
control and fuel injection systems are not normally affected by
radio transmissions. The manufacturer of such equipment can
advise if it is adequately shielded from radio transmissions. If you
suspect vehicle problems caused by radio transmissions, consult
your dealer and do not power on the handset until it has been
checked by a qualied technician.
Vehicles Equipped with an Airbag
An airbag inflates with great force. Do not place objects, including
either installed or portable wireless equipment, in the area over
the airbag or in the airbag deployment area. If in-vehicle wireless
equipment is improperly installed and the airbag inflates, serious
injury could result.
Third Party Equipment
The use of third party equipment, cables or accessories, not made or
authorized by ZTE, may invalidate the warranty of your handset and
also adversely affect the phone’s safety/operation.

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Radio Frequency (RF) Energy
Your handset is a low-power radio transmitter and receiver. When
powered on, it intermittently receives and transmits radio frequency
(RF) energy (radio waves). The transmit power level is optimized for
the best performance, and automatically reduces in the areas with
better reception.
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 scientic
guidelines that include safety margins designed to assure the
safety of all persons, regardless of age and health.
• The radio wave exposure guidelines employ a unit of
measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR.
Tests for SAR are conducted using a standardized method with
the phone transmitting at its highest certified power level in all
used frequency bands.
• While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various
ZTE phone models, they are all designed to meet the relevant
guidelines for exposure to radio waves.
• The SAR limit recommended by the International Commission on
Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) is 2W/kg averaged
over ten (10) grams of tissue.
• The highest SAR value for this model phone tested for use at the
ear is 0.935 W/kg (10g).
Emergency Services
To make an emergency call in any country:
1. Ensure that your handset is on and in service.

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2. Press End Key as many times as needed to clear the display and
ready the device for calls.
3. Enter the ofcial emergency number for your present location, for
example, 112 (the international emergency number).
4. Press Send Key to dial the number. Follow instructions received
and do not end the call until told to do so.
When the USIM card is not inserted, press Right Soft Key [SOS] and
then enter the ofcial emergency number for your present location.
Press Send Key or OK Key [Call] to dial the number. If the keypad
lock is on, enter the emergency number directly and press Send Key.
Notes:
• Tell the operator which service you require: Police, Ambulance,
Fire Brigade, Coastguard or Mountain Rescue Service. Tell
them where you are and remain stationary to maintain contact if
possible.
• Due to the nature of the cellular system, the connection of
emergency calls cannot be guaranteed. You should never rely
solely on any wireless device for essential communications like
medical emergencies.
Information on Privacy
Camera usage and photo/audio/video recordings carried out with
the handset can offend the condentiality of the subjects. The user
therefore is held to respect legislation in confidentiality matter and
remains the only responsible subject in case of eventual violations of
the enforced norm.
Copyright Notice
The video/audio recordings you make/download are protected by
copyright laws. They are for personal use only and must not be
otherwise used without the permission of the copyright owner.

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Getting Started
Your F116 Series
The F116 described in this manual is approved for use on the UMTS/
GSM/GPRS networks and achieves seamless handover between
them.
When using this device, obey all laws, respect the privacy and
legitimate rights of others, including copyrights.

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Technical Parameters
Type F116
Dimensions 110mm×47.5mm×11.8mm
Display 2.0 inches 176*220 TFT
Weight 70g (Including a standard battery)
Battery 820 mAh Li-ion battery
Continuous standby time GSM: 200 hours; WCDMA: 330 hours
Continuous talk time GSM: 400 minutes; WCDMA: 240 minutes
Continuous video talk
time
135 minutes
* The phone’s talk and standby times are based on ideal working
environments. The use of extended backlight, browser, and
network conditions can reduce battery life and talk/standby time.
Starting Up
How to install the (U)SIM card and battery
1. Make sure that the phone is powered off and the charger is
disconnected from the phone.
2. Turn the phone over, hook the edge of the back cover and lift it up
to remove the back cover.

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3. If the battery is already inside, remove it.
4. Hold your (U)SIM card with the cut corner oriented as shown
above the (U)SIM card slot and then slide it into the slot.
5. Insert the battery by aligning the gold contacts on the battery with
the gold contacts in the battery compartment on the phone.
6. Replace the back cover.

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How to insert the memory Card
Your phone supports microSD cards with capacity up to 4 GB, giving
you a very large memory capacity to save images, photos, audio and
video les.
Notes:
The microSD logo is a trademark of SD Card Association.
1. Remove the back cover.
2. Slip the memory card carefully into the microSD card slot with the
metal contacts facing downwards.
To remove the card, carefully slide it out of the slot.
How to charge the battery
The lithium ion rechargeable battery of the mobile phone can be
immediately used after unpacking. A new battery performs best
after performing a full charge/discharge 3 times. When not using the
battery for a long period, remove it from the phone and store it in a
cool dry place.
Caution:
Do not charge the battery out of the temperature range of 0°C to 45°C.
1. Connect your adapter to the right side of your mobile phone as
shown in the picture.

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2. Connect the other end of the adapter to the mains socket.
Powering On/Off
1. Make sure that your SIM card is inserted and the battery is
charged.
2. Hold End/Power Key for about 2 seconds to power on/off the
phone. The phone will automatically search for the network.
How to lock the keypad
You can use the keypad lock to prevent the keys from being
accidentally pressed.
In standby mode, hold * Key.
To unlock the keypad, press OK Key and then press * Key.
Indicators
Indicator What it means Indicator What it means
Signal strength Missed voice calls
3G network Missed video calls

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Indicator What it means Indicator What it means
EDGE network Alarm clock has been
set
GSM network Battery level
New text messages Low battery
New E-mails Bluetooth active
New multimedia
messages Earphone inserted
New WAP PUSH
messages Vibration on
Message space is
full Ringtone off
Data
communication is
available
Meeting mode
Data
communication in
progress
Flight mode
Call forward is
active FM radio on
Roaming

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Standby Mode
When you turn on the phone, it enters the standby mode. You can
nd the following information:
• Indicator icons
• Date and time
• Network name or the operator logo
• Functions of Left Soft Key, OK Key and Right Soft Key
You can return to the standby mode from any interface by pressing
End Key.
Special Features
Your F116 offers several special functions that make it more
convenient and more fun to use.
• Multitasking: Handle multiple applications at the same time and
toggle freely.
• FM radio: More freedom for you while no wired headset is needed
for FM radio any more.
Note: Only available on certain phone models.
• Changing themes: Choose what you like from the two sets of
themes in Display settings.

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Using Your Phone Features
Multitasking
In any screen, press Switch Key to nd a dock at the bottom of the
screen, where you can launch frequently used applications, return
to standby mode or the main menu, without closing the current
application.
To reopen the application you switched from, press Switch Key and
select the app on the dock.
Entering Text
1. Change input mode: Press # Key to choose input mode from the
drop-down menu.
2. Change input language: Press # Key and choose the last option
from the drop-down menu. Then select the language you need
and press OK Key.
3. Input Letters: In abc/Abc/ABC mode, press the corresponding
letter key till the letter appears.
4. Input Words: In eZiEng mode, key-in any letter with a single key
press. Press each key only once for every letter. The phone will
present a list of words based on the keys you pressed and its
built-in dictionary. The word changes after each key stroke. When
you have nished typing, move the cursor with Navigation Keys
to choose the right word and conrm it by pressing 0 or OK Key.
5. Input Digits: In 123 mode, press a digit key once to enter a digit.
In eZiEng mode, press the digit key, and select the number by
pressing a Navigation key. In abc/Abc/ABC mode, constantly
press the digit key until the number appears.
6. Input Symbols: Press * Key to choose a symbol and OK Key
to insert it into the text. In abc/Abc/ABC mode, press 1 key
continuously till the required symbol (common symbols) appears.

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7. Input Space: Press 0 Key to input space. It does not work in 123
mode.
8. Delete Characters: Press Clear Key to clear a character. Press
and hold Clear Key to delete all text before the cursor.
9. Move Cursor: Press Navigation Keys to move the cursor left,
right, up, or down.
How to add people to Contacts
1. Press Menu > Contacts from Standby Mode.
2. Press Options > Advanced > Default memory to choose where
you want to save the new contact.
3. Press Options > Add new contact.
4. Enter information for the new contact.
5. Press OK Key to save and exit.
Notes:
• Contacts on the phone can be classified into different groups.
When you are in the phone contact list, select Groups on top of
the list to manage the groups, or send a message to all contacts
in a group.
How to make and receive calls
To make a voice call
1. Enter a phone number in the standby mode.
2. Press Send Key, OK Key or select Options > Call > Voice call.
Tips:
You can also select Options > Save to save the number, or Options
> Send Message to send a message.
3. Press Right Soft Key to cancel the call.
4. Press End Key to end the call.