Zte F160 User manual

F160 Mobile Phone
Quick Start Guide
ZTE CORPORATION
NO. 55, Hi-tech Road South, ShenZhen, P.R.China
Postcode: 518057 Tel: [phone]
URL: http://www.zte.com.cn E-mail: [email protected]
Phone Overview Keypad Functions
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Status Bar Icons
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Power on/off the Phone
Removing the Back Cover
Remove the back cover using the thumb catch at the bottom of the
phone.
Installing the Battery
Inserting the (U) SIM card
Inserting the Memory Card
Tips:
Your phone can support a memory card with an up to 8GB ca-
pacity.
Caution:
Only use approved memory cards for this device. Any use of unap-
proved memory cards might cause loss of data or damage to your
phone.
Carefully insert the memory card into the memory card slot and place
the card into position.
Menu Tree
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Key Function Description
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• Thebottom lineof thedisplay showsthe optionsthat
can be selected using the Left and Right Soft Keys.
The options change depending on the application/
function being used.
• PresstheVoice Call Key to dial or answer calls.
• Instandbymode:PresstheVoice Call Key to show a
list of All Recent calls.
• PressandholdtheEnd Key to turn the phone on/off.
• PresstheEnd Key to end a call.
• PresstheEnd Key to reject an incoming call.
• PresstheEnd Key to cancel dialing.
• Pre ss the End Key to return to the Main Menu or
standby mode.
• Pressthe Video Call Key to dial or answer the video
calls.
• Instandbymode:PresstheVideo Call Key to show a
list of all calls.
• PresstheC Keytodeletethemessageorle.
• PresstheC Key once to delete the character on the
left of the cursor when entering text or numbers.
• PressandholdtheC Key to delete all characters dur-
ing text entry.
• Pressthe C Key to return to the previous page when
navigating menus or browsing the internet.
• Instandbymode:Usedashotkeystoactivatepre-set
functions.
• Inlists,messagesandmenus: Usedtoscrollup,
down, left and right.
• Inlists andmenus: Pressthe OK Key to start an ap-
plication/function.
~ • Pressthenumberkeystoenteraphonenumber.
• Pressandhold keys2to 9to dial the associated
speed dial contact.
• Pressthe* Key to enter *.
• Pressandholdthe* Key to lock the keypad.
• Inaneditingscreen:Pressthe* Key to enter punctua-
tion and symbols.
• Pressthe# Key to enter #.
• In an editing screen: Press the # Key to change the
input method.
• Instandbymode:Pressandholdthe# Key to activate
meeting mode with vibration.
Notes:
• If you are not going to use the battery for a long time, re-
move it from the phone and store it in a cool dry place.
1. Carefully insert the battery with the contacts located against the
gold springs.
2. Push down the battery until it clicks into place.
Notes:
• Do not bend or scratch your (U)SIM card. Keep the card
away from electricity and magnetism.
• Don’t touch the metal surface of the (U)SIM card. Doing so
could cause information on the card to be lost or destroyed.
• Disc onnect t he charg er and oth er acces sories f rom your
phone and remove the battery before inserting and remov-
ing your (U)SIM card.
1. Hold the (U)SIM card with the metal contacts facing downward
and the cut corner at the bottom right. .
2. Insertthe cardintothecardholder andpush ituntilitclicksinto
position.
Charging Your Phone
Yourphone usesa rechargeablebattery.Whenyourstunpackthe
phone, the battery is not fully charged, but there might be enough
powertoturnonthe phone.Youshould attenthe batterybyusing
all of the available power before charging the battery for the first
time.
Open the USB port cover and insert the charger’s USB adapter into
the USB port.
Notes:
Make sure the adapter’s connector is inserted correctly. Do
not force the connector into the port.
The battery will remain fully charged for 3 to 4 hours.
If the phone is used too often when the battery is low or not
used for a long time, the screen may not display the charge
indicator until the battery has been continuously charged
for 10 to 40 minutes.
To get the max imum performance out of your battery, it is
recommended that you completely charge the battery before
using the phone for the rst time. A new battery’s full per-
formance is only reached after three complete charge and
discharge cycles have been nished.
Charging is only possible within a temperature range of 0°C to
45°C.
Standby Mode
After powering on the phone, when the name of network is displayed
on the screen, the phone is in the standby mode and ready for use.
3G network signal strength Alarm
GSMnetworksignalstrength Bluetooth on
NewSMS Battery status
SMSmemoryisfull. Vibrate mode
NewMMS Headset mode
MMSmemoryisFull Headset and vibrate
mode
New E-mail Silence
E-mailmemoryisFull GPRS in use
NewWapPushMessage Missedvoicecall
WapPushMessagememory
isFull Missedvideocall
1 Tools 4.5.3 Via
Email
5.1.9
Memoryinfo. 8.3FMradio 10.3.4 Key- board light
1.1 Blue-
tooth
4.5.4 Via
Bluetooth 5.2 Email 8.4Music 10.3.5 Owner name
1.2 Alarm 4.6 Edit
contact
5.2.1 New
Email 8.5 Video 10.3.6 Greet- ing
1.3 Calendar 4.7 Set
speed dial 5.2.2Inbox 8.6 Picture 10.4 Con- nections
1.4 Stop-
watch
4.8 Delete
contact 5.2.3 Outbox 8.7 Audio record
10.4.1 Net-
work settings
1.5 World
Time
4.9 Ad-
vanced 5.2.4 Drafts 9FileMgr
10.4.2 Ac-
cess point
Settings
1.6 Calcula-
tor
4.9.1 Batch
send via
bluetooth
5.2.5 Sent 9.1 Phone 10.4.3Mo-
dem Settings
1.7 Con-
verter
4.9.2SIM
Manage-
ment
5.2.6 User
folders
9.2Memo.
Card
10.4.4Prole
connect
2 Browser 4.9.3 Delete
Contact(s)
5.2.7 Set-
tings 10 Settings 10.4.5 PC connection
3 Games &
App
4.9.4
Default
memory
5.2.8
Memoryinfo. 10.1Proles 10.5 Calls
4 Contacts 4.9.5 Speed
Dial info.
6 Recent
Call 10.2 Phone 10.5.1 Call forwarding
4.1 Send
Message
4.9.6
Service dial
number
6.1 All 10.2.1
Language
10.5.2 Call
waiting
4.2 Dial
4.9.7
Memory
info.
6.2Missed 10.2.2 Time
and Date
10.5.3 Call
barring
Notes:
Do not power on your phone if wireless phone use is unap-
proved, or when it may cause interference or danger.
Press and hold End Key to turn on / off the phone.
Notes:
When prompted, enter your PIN (Personal Identification
Number) code or handset code and press the OK Key.
The PIN code is the password provided by your network ser-
vice provider. You cannot use the (U)SIM card without it.
When the PIN code or handset code is accepted, the phone
automatically searches for the network. After a few seconds,
your phone displays standby mode.
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, in-
cludingphotocopyingandmicrolm,withoutthepriorwrittenpermis-
sion 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 : 2011.01
ManualNo.:079584502632
4.2.1 Voice
call 5Messages 6.3 Received
10.2.3
Missedcalls
alert
10.5.4 Send
my number
4.2.2 Video
call
5.1Mes-
sages 6.4 Dialed
10.2.4
Shortcut
keys
10.5.5 Set
Videophone
4.3 Add new
contact
5.1.1 Create
message 7Proles 10.2.5 Auto keyguard 10.6 Security
4.4 Add to 5.1.2Inbox 7.1 General
10.2.6My
phone num-
ber
10.6.1 Active
security
codes
4.4.1Family 5.1.3 Out-
box 7.2Meeting
10.2.7
Download
location
10.6.2
Change se-
curity codes
4.4.2
Friends 5.1.4 Drafts 7.3 Outdoor 10.2.8Mas- ter Reset
10.6.3Fixed
dial numbers
4.4.3 Work 5.1.5 Sent 7.4 Silent 10.2.9 Auto
power on/off
10.6.4FDN
list
4.5 Send
Bus. Card
5.1.6 User
folders 7.5Flight 10.3 Display 11 Calendar
4.5.1 Via
MMS
5.1.7 (U)
SIMInbox 8Multimedia 10.3.1 Wall- paper 12 Camera
4.5.2 Via
SMS
5.1.8 Set-
tings 8.1 Camera
10.3.2
backlight
duration
8.2 Video
camera
10.3.3
Brightness
Status bar
Operator's name

• Keepthephoneoutofthereachoflittlechildren.Thephonemay
cause injury if used as a toy.
• Please use original accessories o r accessories that are autho-
rized by the manufacturer.
• Pleasekeepthephonedryandstoreinshadyandcoolplace.
• Donot exposeyourmobilephoneto directsunlightorstoreitin
hot areas. High temperatures can shorten the life of electronic
devices.
• Preventliquidfromseepingintoyourphone.
• Donotdrop, knock orharshly treat thephone.Rough handling
can break internal circuit boards.
• Donot connect the phonewith other unauthorized peripheral
equipments. Do not attemptto disassemble the mobile phone
and battery by yourself.
• Power off your phone before you clean the phone. Please use
clean fabric that is anti-static to clean your phone.
• Asyour mobilephonecan produceelectromagneticeld,donot
use the phone near electrical appliances.
• Donotchargethemobilephonewithoutbattery.
• Beawareoftheusage limitationwhen usinga mobilephone at
places such as oil warehouses or chemical factories.
• Theuseriscautionedthatchangesormodicationsnotexpress-
ly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority
tooperatetheequipment.
Warranty Terms
Limitation of Liability
ZTEshallnotbeliableforanylossofprotsorindirect,special,inci-
dentalorconsequentialdamagesresultingfromorarisingoutoforin
connection with using this product, whether or not ZTE had been ad-
vised, knew or should have known the possibility of such damages.
Warning and Maintenance
Camera
Other Facilities
Technical Parameters
Sending SMS
Sending MMS
Sending E-mail
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1. Instandbymode,selectMenu > Messages > Message > Cre-
ate Message.
2. Enter the phone number(s) of recipient(s). You can also press
Recipient to add the recipient(s)
3. Press the Down Key to access the Text eld.
4. Edit the message.
5. Select Send to send the message
1. Instandbymode,selectMenu > Messages > Message > Cre-
ate message.
2. Enter the phone number(s) of recipient(s). You can also press
Recipient to add the recipient(s).
3. Press the Down Key to access the Text eld.
4. Edit the message, or select Option > Insert to insert pictures,
videos or audios.
5. Select OK Key to send the message.
1. Instandbymode,selectMenu > Message > Email > New
Email.
2. Enter the recipient’(s’) Email address. You can also press Con-
tacts to add the recipient(s).
3. Press the Down Key to access Copy to Field and enter the
Email address of recipient(s).
4. Press the Down Key to access the Title eld and edit the title.
5. Press the Down Key to access the Text eld.
Your phone has an integrated digital camera, which allows you to
capture images.
1. Instandbymode,selectMenu > Camera.
2. Aim the camera lens at a person/place.
3. Select OK Key to take the photo.
4. Incameramode,pressOptions for more options:
Photo size: Set the size of an image.
Photo quality:Setthequalitystandardofanimage.
Brightness: Set the brightness of an image.
Contrast: Set the contrast of an image.
Effect: Set the effect of an image.
Shutter sound: Set the shutter sound.
Save to: Select the position to save the picture.
Use front/back camera: Switch to front/back camera.
Switch to video camera: Switch to video camera mode to
record a video clip.
If you encounter problems while using the phone, orif it performs
erratically,you canconsult theinformationin thechart below.If the
particular problem cannot be resolved using the information in the
chart, contact the dealer where you purchased the phone.
Function Selection Description
Games &
Apps
Menu > Games &
Apps
Download games and applica-
tions.
Contacts Menu > Contacts Create, edit or manage your
contact.
Browser Menu > Browser Launch WAP browser to link web
site.
Recent Call Menu > Recent
Call
Check calls log and calls dura-
tion.
Screen set-
tings
Menu > Settings
> Display
Thissettingallowsyoutocong-
ure screen display options.
Phone set-
tings
Menu > Settings
> Phone
This setting allows you to
congureyourphonetousing
conveniently.
Prolesset-
tings Menu > Proles
This setting allows you to per-
sonalize your phone to best suit
the environment you are in.
Security set-
tings
Menu > Settings
> Security
Security features protect the
phone from unauthorized use.
Call settings Menu > Settings
> Calls
This setting can enhance the call
function of your phone.
Video camera
Menu > Multi-
media > Video
camera
Shoot video clip.
FMradio Menu > Multime-
dia > FM radio
Inserttheearphoneandlisten
the radio.
Function Selection Description
Audio record
Menu > Multi-
media > Audio
record
Record the voice memo.
Playlist
Menu > Multi-
media > Music >
Playlist
When you have some audio
lesstoredonyourphoneyou
can create a playlist to play your
audiolesinthepreferredorder.
Streaming
URL
Menu > Multime-
dia > Video >
Streaming URL
Streaming URL are links to audio
or video streaming content over
the internet. The content is only
available while connected to
the server and depends on your
network provider.
Bluetooth Menu > Tools >
Bluetooth
Enable bluetooth to transfer data
with another bluetooth device.
Alarm Menu > Tools >
Alarm Set alarm clock.
Stopwatch Menu > Tools >
Stopwatch
To measure an exact duration of
time.
World time Menu > Tools >
World Time
View the other cities time of the
world.
Calculator Menu > Tools >
Calculator Execute basic math calculation.
Converter Menu > Tools >
Converter Makeunitconversion.
Calendar Menu > Calendar Set and modify the agenda.
Filemanager Menu > File Mgr Toorganizethelesorfolders.
PC software Join Me
Troubleshooting and FAQ’s
The software is only for Windows XP (SP2 and later), Vista and Win-
dows 7.
Installing Join Me
1. Connect the phone and the computer with the provided USB
data cable.
2. The Join ME software will launch automatically. If not,please
double-click AutoRun.exe.
Notes:
Some antivirus software a nd rewall software will prevent the pro-
gram AutoRun.exe. You can click My Computer and start the instal-
lation program by run the AutoRun.exefromtheCD-ROMJoin ME.
3. Click Join Me.
4. Followtheprompts toinstall thesoftware; thePCwill automati-
cally install the drivers.
Uninstalling Join Me
1. Select Start > Program > Join ME > Uninstall
Tips: Before uninstall, please close the program.
2. Complete uninstall according to the prompt information.
Running Join Me
MakesurethatyouinstallJoin Me application software before pow-
ering on your phone and connect it to your PC.
1. Connect your phone to the computer, and then click the Join Me
on the prompt window.
2. Click the Connect button. JoinME will automatically connect
to your phone. If the connection succeeds, the icon will be
shown in the Windows status bar.
3. By using the PC software, you are able to simply manage and
operatephonebook,short messages,lesand calendarinyour
Handset Standards UMTS2100MHz
GSM/GPRS/EDGE900/1800MHz
Dimensions (H×W×D) 116mm × 49 mm× 11.3mm
Weight Approx 84g (including battery)
Display 2.4”262KTFTcolorscreen
Frontcamera 0.3Mpixelcamera
Back camera 2.0Mpixelcamera
Extended memory Up to 8GB memory card
Battery 820mA hours, Lithium ion (Li-ion)
Performance
BMP/JPG/GIFimage;3GP/MP4video;
MP3/AMR/WAV/ACC/ACC+audio;Capture
Image:upto1200x1600,24b;Capture
Vid eo: u p to 1 76 x 14 4; US B 2.0 ; JAVA
MIDP2.0;MMSVideoandPicture, E-mail,
Calendar, Speakerphone, Voice Recorder,
Bluetooth
Continuous idle time Up to 200 hours
Continuous talk time About 180 minutes
Charge time Approximately 3 hours
The warranty does not apply to defects or errors in the product
caused by:
1. Reasonable abrasion.
2. Misuseincludingmishandling,physicaldamage,improperinstal-
lation, unauthorized disassembly of the product.
3. Wateroranyotherliquiddamage.
4. Anyunauthorizedrepairormodication.
5. Powersurges,lightning damage,re, oodorother eventsout-
side ZTE’s reasonable control.
6. Use of the product with any unauthorized third party products
such as generic chargers.
7. Any other cause beyond the range of normal usage for products.
End User shall have no right to reject, return, or receive a refund for
any product from ZTE under the above-mentioned situations.
This warranty is end user’s sole remedy and ZTE’s sole liability for
defective or nonconforming items, and is in lieu of all other warran-
ties, expressed, implied or statutory, including but not limited to the
impliedwarrantiesofmerchantabilityand tnessfora particularpur-
pose, unless otherwise required under the mandatory provisions of
the law.
Making a Speed Dial Call
Instandbymode,pressandholdthecorrespondingnumberkey(2to
9) in the speed dial list to make the call.
Setting Speed Dial Number
1. Select a contact in Contacts.
2. Press Options and select Set speed dial.
3. Select an Empty number and select Setup.
Text Input
Your phone provides the following input methods: Predictive Text
Mode Input (eZiEng), Multitap Input (abc/ABC/Abc), and Numbers
Input(123).
Operation Method
InputWords
eZiEng Input — Press each key once that
corresponds to the letter you want to enter.
The letters are shown on the display as they
are entered. The list of candidate words
changes as each key is pressed.
InputLetters
Abc/abc/ABCInput—Pressanumberkey
(2to 9)repeatedlyuntiltherequiredcharac-
ter is shown on the screen.
InputNumbers 123Input—Pressthenumberkeystoinput
numbers directly.
InputSpace Press the 0 Key, except for the number in-
put mode.
Movethecursorup,
down, left , or right Press the Navigation Keys.
6. Edit the Email.
7. Select OK Key to send the Email.
Making a Call
1. Instandbymode,enteraphonenumber.
2. Press the Voice Call Key or Video Call Key to make a voice
or video call.
Making a Emergency Call
Enter the emergency number and press the Voice Call Key to make
the call.
Notes:
• Emergency calls can be made without a (U) SIM Card (Phone
PIN not required).
• If the keypad is locked it is possible to dial the emergency
numbers without having to unlock the keypad.
• If the keypad is locked it is impossible to dial the emergency
numbers by pressing OK Key.
Lock/Unlock Your Phone
Use the keypad lock to prevent the keys from being pressed accidentally.
1. Manual Lock:Instandbymode,pressandholdthe* Key to en-
gage key lock.
2. Auto Lock:In standbymode,select Menu > Settings > Phone
> Auto keyguard and set your desired time to lock the keypad.
Notes:
 If a call comes in when the keypad is locked, you can press
the Voice Call Key or Video Call Key to answer it. When the
call is ended or rejected, the keypad locks automatically.
 When the keypad lock is on, calls might still be possible to
the emergency number(s).
Problem Solution
Poor reception
• Movetoalocationwherethenetworksignal
can be properly received.
• Avoidusing thephone atsuch times,or try
again after waiting a short time.
Echo or noise
• PresstheEnd Key and dial again. You may
beswitchedtoabetter-qualitynetworktrunk
or phone line.
Unable to select
certain features. • Contactyourserviceprovider.
Battery will not
charge.
• Contactthedealer.
• Adjust the battery charging environment to
avoid extremes of temperature.
• Checkallconnectors tomake sureallcon-
nections have been properly made.
Shortened standby
time
• Ifyouarelocatedinanareawheresignaling
is weak, temporarily switch off the phone.
• Useanewbattery.
• Change your locationtoonewherethe
network is accessible, or temporarily turn off
your phone.
You cannot switch
your phone on. • Rechargethephone’sbattery.
Problem Solution
(U)SIMcarderror
• Take the (U)SIM card to your service pro-
vider for testing.
• Insertthe(U)SIMcardproperly.
• Usea soft,dry clothto cleanthe (U)SIM
card contacts.
Unable to connect
to the network.
• Contactyourserviceprovider.
• Checkthe servicearea withyour service
provider.
• Movetoanopenspace,orifyouareinside
a building, move closer to a window.
You cannot answer
incoming calls.
• Go to Settings > Calls > > Call barring,
and then select Cancel all call barring.
You cannot make
outgoing calls.
• GotoSettings > Calls > Call barring, and
then select Cancel all call barring.
• Go t o Settings > Security > Fixed dial
numbers and select Off to turn this feature
off.
PINCodeis
blocked.
• Contactyour serviceprovider.Ifthe service
providerprovides the(U)SIM card’sPUK
code, use the PUK code to unlock the (U)
SIMcard.
Unable to enter
information into the
phone book.
• DeleteunnecessarydatafromtheContacts.
phone;After connecting, your phone can be used as a modem
for dial-up internet access.