Zte F159 User manual

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ZTE F159
Advanced Ruggedised 3G Mobile Phone
User Manual

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PC Software Requirements
Join Me PC Software included supports Microsoft Vista, Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4 or
Windows XP with Service Pack 2 only. 64 bit systems or MAC OS are not supported.
Warnings and Safety Notices
Please read all the safety notices before using this device
Copyright © 2007 ZTE Corporation All Rights Reserved.
1st Edition February 2007
No part of this publication may be excerpted, reproduced, translated or utilized in any form or by
any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and microfilm, without the prior
written permission of ZTE Corporation.
ZTE Corporation operates a policy of continuous development. ZTE Corporation reserves the right
to make changes and improvements to any of the products described in this document without prior
notice.
Limitation of Liability
ZTE shall not be liable for any loss of profits or indirect, special, incidental or consequential
damages resulting from or arising out of or in connection with using this product, whether or
not ZTE had been advised, knew or should have known the possibility of such damages.
The user should refer to the enclosed warranty card for full warranty and service information.

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Contents
How to use your belt clip ..............................................................................................6
RF Safety Information....................................................................................................8
General Safety Information...........................................................................................9
Support and Warranty Information............................................................................. 11
Key Layout....................................................................................................................12
Getting Started ............................................................................................................. 16
1.1 Install the (U)SIM Card.....................................................................................16
1.2 Insert the Battery..............................................................................................17
1.3 Switch the Phone on and Connect the Charger................................................18
1.4 Charging and Battery Life.................................................................................19
1.5 Basic Navigation ..............................................................................................20
1.6 Enter Your Contacts .........................................................................................22
1.7 Edit Your Contacts to Change Ringtones and Groups......................................24
1.8 Set Speed Dials................................................................................................25
1.9 Make a Call......................................................................................................26
1.10 Receive a Call..................................................................................................28
1.11 Send an SMS (Text Message)..........................................................................29
1.12 Emergency Calls..............................................................................................30
1.13 Notes on Text Modes, Predictive Text and Special Characters.........................31
1.14 Personalise Your Phone...................................................................................33
1.15 Using File Manager..........................................................................................38
1.16 Make a Video Call............................................................................................39

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1.17 Receive a Video Call........................................................................................40
1.18 Set the Time and Date .....................................................................................41
1.19 Set Alarms and Appointments ..........................................................................42
1.20 Send an E-mail ................................................................................................44
1.21 Take Pictures and Videos.................................................................................45
1.22 Send a Multimedia Message (MMS) ................................................................47
1.23 Receive a Multimedia Message........................................................................48
1.24 Browse the Internet using Telstra My Place......................................................48
1.25 Download Music, Pictures, Ringtones and Games...........................................49
1.26 Use your Phone as a Music Player (MP3 Player).............................................50
1.27 Synchronize with a Network Server (SyncML)..................................................52
1.28 Telstra Talk Now...............................................................................................53
1.29 Assisted Global Positioning System (A-GPS)...................................................54
2Advanced Operation...........................................................................................56
2.1 Use Join Me to Connect your Phone to your PC..............................................56
2.2 Installing Join Me .............................................................................................57
2.3 Use Join Me to Copy your Pictures to your PC.................................................58
2.4 Use Join Me to Copy Music Files from your PC to your Phone ........................60
2.5 Enter your Contacts using Join Me...................................................................62
2.6 Import your Contacts from Microsoft Outlook ...................................................64
2.7 Use Join Me to Connect your PC to the Internet ..............................................65
2.8 Connect to a Bluetooth Device.........................................................................67
2.9 Other Facilities.................................................................................................71
2.10 Advanced Message Settings............................................................................76
2.11 Advanced Handset Settings.............................................................................78
2.12 Advanced Call Settings....................................................................................80
3Technical Information and Help.........................................................................82

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3.1 Troubleshooting and FAQ’s..............................................................................82
3.2 Glossary of Terms ............................................................................................84
3.3 Technical Parameters.......................................................................................85
4Environmental Statement .................................................................................. 86
5Menu Listing .......................................................................................................88

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How to use your belt clip
Please Note
The handset will only fit one way into the belt clip. It clips in gently and does not need to be
forced. The screen faces inwards to provide protection and to prevent the screen getting
scratched. Do not force the handset the wrong way into the clip as this will mark the handset
casing.
How to insert your phone into the belt clip
Hold the handset upright with the screen facing the inside of the belt clip.
Insert the bottom of the handset into the bottom of the belt clip.
Gently push the handset in towards the top clip to secure the handset.
How to remove your phone from the belt clip
Gently push the top lever towards the back of the belt clip.
The handset will be released.

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Insert the handset
with the screen facing
towards the back of
the belt clip.
Remove the handset
by gently pressing
the top lever.

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RF Safety Information
The handset has an internal antenna located at the bottom of the phone . For optimum
performance with minimum power consumption do not cover the antenna area with your
hand. Covering the antenna affects call quality, may cause the handset to operate at higher
power level than needed, and may shorten talk and idle times.
Radio Frequency Energy
Your handset is a low-power radio transmitter and receiver. When switched on it
intermittently transmits radio frequency (RF) energy (radio waves). The transmit power level
is optimized for best performance and automatically reduces when there is good quality
reception. Maximum power is only used at the edge of network coverage so under most
circumstances the power output is very low. Under poor network conditions the phone will
transmit at a higher power, may get hot and will have a significantly shorter battery life.
Declaration of Conformity
We declare under our sole responsibility that the product(s) detailed in this manual, and in
combination with our accessories, conform with the essential requirements of The Radio
Communications Standard (Electromagnetic Radiation Human Exposure) 2003 and the
Australian Communications and Media Authority Section 376 of the Telecommunications Act
1997.
Liquid Damage - Important Note
The handset is compliant with IP54 Standard which gives limited protection against dust and
liquid ingress. It is not waterproof and should not be immersed in any liquid. The handset
contains liquid detecting stickers and any liquid damage will be warranty void. To ensure
water resistance the battery cover, antenna port and USB port covers must be properly
closed.

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General Safety Information
The handset contains delicate electronic circuitry, magnets and battery systems. You should
treat it with care and pay attention to the following points:
•Handle the handset with care. Do not
drop or throw the handset down roughly.
•Do not immerse in any liquid. The
handset contains a liquid detection sticker
and the warranty will be voided by any
liquid damage.
•Do not place the handset near computer
disks, credit cards, and other magnetic
media. The information contained on
disks or cards may be erased or
damaged.
•Do not leave the handset or battery in
direct sunlight or near other heat sources
where the temperature could exceed 45
°C.
•Keep the handset, battery, charger and
any other accessories away from
children.
•In the unlikely event of a battery leak
avoid contact with your eyes or skin. In
the event of contact please flush
thoroughly with water and consult a
doctor.
•Observe and obey warning signs at petrol
stations, airports and hospitals.
•The operation of some medical electronic
devices, such as hearing aids and
pacemakers, may be affected by the
handset.
•Take care not to allow metal objects such
as coins or keys to come into contact with
the battery.
•Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.
•Do not throw used batteries into
household rubbish, return them to a
recycling point. (see Chapter 4)
•Do not connect the handset to any other
chargers or cigarette lighter chargers.
•Only use the supplied charger.
•Be careful not to pierce the battery with

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sharp objects and do not use damaged
batteries.
•Do not disassemble or modify the battery.
•Stop using the battery if abnormal heat,
odour, discolouration, deformation, or
abnormal condition is detected during use,
charge, or storage.
•Do not put the battery in your mouth.
•Only use original batteries. Using any
unauthorized battery may affect your
handset performance or may cause
danger of explosion, etc.
•Only use original replacement batteries.
•Do not attempt to dismantle the handset
or any of its accessories.
•Do not place the handset close to the
edge of a table in case it moves when set
on vibrate mode.
•Do not put the handset into a microwave
oven, dryer, or high-pressure container.
•Do not use your handset while driving or
operating other machinery.
•Do not use the handset where blasting is
in progress.
•Switch your phone off when boarding
aircraft.
•Do not leave your handset at the bottom
of a bag where it may be damaged by
sharp objects.
•Do not leave the handset discharged or
disconnected for a long time, otherwise
your personal data may be lost.
•Remember to make backup copies of all
important data on your handset
•Take care when your phone is in your
pocket. Sitting down may damage the
handset.
•It is normal for the handset to become
warm while the battery is being charged.
•Under poor network conditions battery life
is considerably reduced
•When the battery is thrown away cover
the terminals with insulating tape.
•Please recycle the packaging and all
parts as stated in Chapter 4.
•The A-GPS feature is not intended for
aviation or nautical fixing.
•Emergency service coverage is
dependant on network availability and
battery status.

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Support and Warranty Information
•For technical support please consult this manual and search our web site and FAQ
section at www.zte.com.au. For Warranty Service in the event of a fault please call 1800
670 796.
•Please do not call the warranty service line for general support enquiries.
•All calls for PIN number enquiries, Network problems, Telstra Next G Services, BigPond
account information, Web Access, Account and Billing Information, (U)SIM card
registration and general enquiries should be directed to Telstra on 125 111.
Warranty Information
The warranty does not apply to defects or errors in the product caused by:
(a) Reasonable abrasion
(b) Misuse including mishandling, physical damage, improper installation, unauthorized
disassembly of the product
(c) Water or any other liquid damage
(d) Any unauthorized repair or modification
(e) Power surges, lightning damage, fire, flood or other events outside ZTE’s reasonable
control
(f) Use of the product with any unauthorized third party products such as generic chargers
(g) Any other cause beyond the range of normal usage for products.
The End User shall have no right to reject, return, or receive a refund for any product from
ZTE under the above-mentioned situations.

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Key Layout
LCD
Camera Earpiece
Arrow Keys
(Left/Right/Up/Down/OK)
Right Select Key
Left Select Key
Back key
Call key
Long press the # Key to activate
Meeting mode with vibrate
Clear key
End / Exit and ON/OFF
Microphone
Long press the *Key to lock
the keypad

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Left view Top and Back view Right view
Charger/USB port
& Headset jack
Volume Key
Talk Now Key
Top Button
(Speed dial key)
Key Layout
Notes
•Key lock is enabled by holding down the * Key.
•Long press the # Key to activate Meeting mode with vibrate.

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Display Icons
GPRS Signal Strength Battery Level Indicator
3G Signal Strength Missed Call
New SMS or Multimedia Message Missed Video Call
New E-mail Divert All Calls is activated
New Wap Push Message Silent Mode
SMS or Multimedia Memory is Full Vibrate mode enabled
E-mail Memory is Full Headset Mode
Wap Push Message Memory is Full Headset and Vibrate Mode
Roaming GPRS Attach
EDGE Signal Strength PDP Context Established (Data
Alarm is set Bluetooth ON

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Telstra Talk Now Icons
Contact Offline Group Offline
Contact Available Group Available
Contact Unreachable Group Unreachable
Contact Do Not Disturb Group Do Not Disturb
Contact Silent Group Silent
Contact Pending Group Pending
Contact Transient Group Pending
Corporate Contact Offline Corporate Group Offline
Corporate Contact Available Corporate Group Available
Corporate Contact Do Not Disturb Corporate Group Do Not Disturb
Corporate Contact Silent Corporate Group Silent
Corporate Contact Unreachable Corporate Group Unreachable
Corporate Contact Pending Corporate Group Pending
Corporate Contact Transient Corporate Group Transient
Incoming Contact Call Incoming Group Call
Outgoing Contact Call Outgoing Group Call
Missed Contact Call Missed Group Call
Non RTX Subscriber (PSTN Contact)

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Getting Started
1.1 Install the (U)SIM Card
The (U)SIM card (Universal Subscriber Interface Module) is the small plastic chip with gold
contacts supplied by Telstra. This contains your phone number and acts as a store for your
contacts. It can be moved between different phones if required. Insert this face down into the
carrier inside the back panel of the phone. Make sure it is pushed all the way down as shown
below:

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1.2 Insert the Battery
Insert the battery carefully with the contacts located against the gold springs. The battery will
only fit one way.
Close the case by locating the top of the plastic cover into the grooves and gently pushing
the cover down to close it.
Make sure the latch closes properly. The rubber seal provides a tight fit so sometimes it is
necessary to close the latch manually.

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1.3 Switch the Phone on and Connect the Charger
Press and hold the key for two seconds to switch your phone on. The phone takes
about 20 seconds to initialize. Enter the PIN number supplied by Telstra with your (U)SIM
card. The start up screen below is referred to throughout the manual as the Idle Screen:
Charge Your Phone
Insert the charger lead carefully with the arrow on the top.
The lead only fits one way. Do NOT use excessive force
to insert the lead.
Check it is the right way round and lined up correctly.
You can also charge your phone by connecting it to your
PC using the USB data lead supplied. Please see the
Advanced Section for more details on PC applications.

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1.4 Charging and Battery Life
•Only use the charger supplied.
•Normal charge time is 4-5 hours.
•When not using the phone for a long period, remove the battery and store it in a cool dry
place.
•Do not leave the phone connected to the charger for more than 24 hrs.
•If the battery is not fully charged after 8 hours please stop charging.
•Charge the battery between 0°C~50°C. If the temperature of the handset is too high,
switch it off and let it cool.
•Battery life can be maximized by regularly allowing the phone to fully discharge before
recharging the battery.
•Charge the battery promptly when flat.
•Under poor network conditions (less than 2 bars) it is normal for the battery to only last 1
day.
•To maximize battery life, turn off Bluetooth and reduce the back lighting to 10 seconds
(see Section 1.14 - ‘Personalise your Phone’).
•You can charge the phone in the ON or OFF state. In the OFF state you will see the
Charging Battery animation. Remember to switch your phone ON after charging by
holding the key for 2 seconds.

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1.5 Basic Navigation
From the Idle Screen press the OK Key to access the Main Menu:
The icons are described
at the bottom of the
screen.
Idle Screen Main Menu
Arrow Keys
Use the Arrow Keys for shortcuts to menus, to move around the Main Menu and to move
the cursor
Up(Shortcut to My Place)
Left (Shortcut to E-mail) Right (Shortcut to SMS Messages)
Down(Shortcut to Contacts)