Zte F260 User manual

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ZTE F260
UMTS Dual band 3G Mobile Phone
User Manual

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PC Software Requirements
Join Me PC Software included supports Microsoft Vista (only 32 bit), Windows 2000 with Service
Pack 4 or Windows XP with Service Pack 2 only. 64 Bit systems are NOT supported.
Warnings and Safety Notices
Please read all the safety notices before using this device
Copyright © 2008 ZTE Corporation All rights reserved.
1st Edition September 2008
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.

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Contents
RF Safety Information....................................................................................................5
General Safety Information...........................................................................................7
Support Information and Warranty...............................................................................9
1Getting Started....................................................................................................16
1.1 Install the USIM 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..........................................................................................39
1.16 Make a Video Call............................................................................................40
1.17 Receive a Video Call........................................................................................41
1.18 Set Alarms and Appointments...........................................................................42
1.19 Send an E-mail.................................................................................................44
1.20 Take Pictures and Videos.................................................................................45

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1.21 Send a Multimedia Message (MMS).................................................................48
1.22 Receive a Multimedia Message (MMS)............................................................49
1.23 Browse the Internet using Browser...................................................................49
1.24 Download Music, Pictures, Ringtones and Games...........................................50
1.25 Use your Phone as a Music Player (MP3 Player).............................................51
2Advanced Operation ..........................................................................................53
2.1 Use Join Me to Connect your Phone to your PC ..............................................53
2.2 Installing Join Me..............................................................................................54
2.3 Use Join Me to Copy your Pictures to your PC.................................................55
2.4 Copy Files from your PC to your Phone using Join Me.....................................57
2.5 Enter your Contacts using Join Me...................................................................59
2.6 Import your Contacts from Microsoft Outlook....................................................61
2.7 Use Join Me to Connect your PC to the Internet...............................................62
2.8 Connect to a Bluetooth Device.........................................................................64
2.9 Other Facilities.................................................................................................69
2.10 Advanced Message Settings............................................................................74
2.11 Advanced Handset Settings.............................................................................77
2.12 Advanced Call Settings ....................................................................................78
3Technical Information and Help ........................................................................81
3.1 Troubleshooting and FAQ’s..............................................................................81
3.2 Glossary of Terms ............................................................................................84
3.3 Technical Parameters.......................................................................................85
4Environmental Statement ..................................................................................86
5Menu Listing .......................................................................................................88
6Index ....................................................................................................................90

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RF Safety Information
The handset has an internal antenna located under the bottom of the keypad. For optimum
performance with minimum power consumption do not cover the antenna area with your hand.
Hold the handset between thumb and finger on the main hinge section. 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.
The SAR limit recommended is 1.6 W/kg averaged over one (1) gram of tissue.The highest SAR
value for this model phone tested for use at the head is 1.040 W/kg (1g).
The highest SAR value for this model phone tested for use at the body is 0.363 W/kg (1g) SAR
compliance for body-worn operations is restricted to belt-clips,
holsters, or similar accessories that have no metallic component in the assembly and which provide
at least 1.5 cm separation between the device, including its
antenna, and the user’s body.

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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 (Electro-magnetic Radiation Human Exposure) 2003 and the Australian
Communications and MediaAuthority Section 376 of the Telecommunications Act 1997.

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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.
•Please use original accessories or
accessories that are authorized by ZTE.

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Support Information and Warranty
•For Warranty Service in the event of a fault please call COMCEL.
•Please do not call the warranty service line for general support enquiries.
•All calls for PIN number enquiries, Network problems, COMCEL account information,
Web Access, Account and Billing Information, USIM card registration and general
enquiries should be directed to COMCEL.
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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Declaration
We, ZTE Corporation, declared that:
The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device
does not cause harmful interference.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
—Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
—Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the

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user‘s authority to operate the equipment.
Key Layout
Arrow Keys
(Left/Right/Up/Down/OK)
Exit, Power ON/OFF key
Camera
TFT Screen
Left Select Key
Call key
Right Select Key
Clear key
Message Key
Back key
Earpiece
COMCEL Services Key
Long press the # Key to
activate Meeting mode
* Key
video call key
Number key

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LeftView RightView
T Flash Card Port
Volume Keys
Charger/USB port
Headset jack
Camera Key

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Front View Rear View
Notes
•The handset is available in various colours. For illustration purposes only the above images
are shown in black.
•There is no keylock available. This is common to Clam Shell designs because the keys are
protected by closing the flip.
Audio Previous Key
Audio Play/Pause Key
Audio Next Key
Front Screen
Antenna port for
car kit connection

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Display Icons
Signal Strength of the GPRS
Network
Battery Level Indicator
Signal Strength of the 3G Network Missed Call
New SMS Message Missed Video Call
New Multimedia Message (MMS) Call Forward isActive
New E-mail Silent Mode
New Wap Push Message Vibrate mode enabled
Message Memory is Full Headset Mode
MMS Memory is Full Headset and Vibrate Mode
E-mail Memory is Full GPRS Attach
Push Message Memory is Full PDP Context Established (Data
Roaming Signal Strength of the EDGE Network
Alarm is set Bluetooth ON

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1Getting Started
1.1 Install the USIM Card
The USIM card (Universal Subscriber Interface Module) is the small plastic chip with gold contacts
supplied by COMCEL. This contains your phone number and acts as a store for your contacts. It
can be moved between different phones if required. Insert this with gold contacts facing down and
the bevelled edge on the left hand. Make sure it is pushed all the way to the up as shown below:
Note: Handle your USIM card with care
Avoid touching the metal contacts and
avoid static electricity.

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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. Push down the battery until it clicks into place.
Close the case by locating the plastic cover into the grooves and sliding the cover up to close it.
Do NOT force the cover down by pressing on it. This will damage the cover
Slide the cover up gently
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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 10
seconds to initialize. Enter the PIN number supplied by COMCEL with your USIM 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.
You can also charge your phone by using the USB Data lead supplied
connecting this to your PC.

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1.4 Charging and Battery life
•Only use the charger supplied.
•Normal charge time is 2-3 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 extended periods of time eg > 24 hrs.
•If the battery is not fully charged after 3 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’)

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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 to access shortcuts, to move around the Main Menu and to move the cursor:
Down (Shortcut to Contacts)
Up (Shortcut to STK)
Right (Shortcut to Calendar)
Left (Shortcut to Messages)