Zte F285 User manual

ZTE-C F285
CDMA 1X Digital Mobile Phone
User Manual

Copyright © 2008 by 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 modifications on print errors or update specifications without
prior notice.
Version: Release 1.0
Date: Oct. 2008
Manual Number: 056584500xxx

3
Declaration
We, ZTE Corporation, declared that:
The product is installed with battery separately in the box. The
FCC ID label is placed on the mobile phone clearly visible to all
persons at the time of purchase.
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 following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Do not attempt to disassemble the mobile phone and battery by
yourself. Non-expert handling of the devices may damage them.
Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is
designed and manufactured not to exceed limits for exposure to
radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) of the U.S. Government. These limits are part
of comprehensive guidelines and establish permitted levels of RF
energy for the general population. The guidelines are based on
standards that were developed by independent scientific

4
organizations through periodic and thorough evaluation of
scientific studies. The standards include a substantial safety
margin designed to assure the safety of all persons, regardless of
age or health. The exposure standard for wireless fixed phoned
employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption
Rate, or SAR. The SAR limits set by the FCC are 1.6W/kg. Tests
for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions
accepted by the FCC with the phone transmitting as its highest
certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the
SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual
SAR level of the phone while operating can be well below the
maximum value. This is because the phone is designed to
operate at multiple power levels so as to use only the power
required to reach the network. In general, the closer you are to a
wireless base station, the lower the output power.

i
Content
1General Information....................................................... 1
1.1 Welcome....................................................................................1
1.2 Security.....................................................................................1
1.3 Safety Warnings ..............................................................2
1.4 Limited Warranty ......................................................................5
1.5 Limitation of Liability...............................................................6
2Know Your Phone............................................................ 7
2.1 Keypad......................................................................................7
2.2 Instruction of Interface Icon....................................................10
2.3 Technical Parameters...............................................................11
2.4 Battery.....................................................................................12
2.4.1 Remove and Install the Battery........................................12
2.4.2 Charge the Battery...........................................................13
2.5 Connect to the Network ..........................................................14
2.5.1 UIM Card ........................................................................14
2.5.2 Insert and Remove UIM Card..........................................15
2.5.3 Power on/off Phone.........................................................15
2.5.4 PIN Code.........................................................................16
2.5.5 Connect the Network.......................................................16

ii
3Basic Operations............................................................ 18
3.1 Make a Call.............................................................................18
3.2 Answer a Call..........................................................................19
3.2.1 Headset Autoanswer........................................................20
3.2.2 Set Any Key Answer .......................................................20
3.2.3 Incoming Call Silence .....................................................21
3.3 In Conversation.......................................................................21
3.3.1 Silence in Conversation...................................................21
3.3.2 Adjust Volume in Conversation.......................................21
3.3.3 Select Options in Conversation .......................................21
3.4 Menu Functions ......................................................................22
4Contacts.......................................................................... 23
4.1 Find Records...........................................................................23
4.2 Add New Record.....................................................................24
4.3 View Records..........................................................................26
4.4 Erase Records..........................................................................26
4.4.1 Erase a Record.................................................................26
4.4.2 Erase All Contacts ...........................................................26
4.5 Edit Name of the Contacts ......................................................26
4.6 Edit Phone Number.................................................................27
4.7 Select Group............................................................................27
4.8 Edit Group...............................................................................27
4.9 Edit Other Information............................................................28

iii
4.10 Set Speed Dial.......................................................................28
4.11 View and Make Speed Dial...................................................29
4.12 Memory Status......................................................................29
4.13 My Profile.............................................................................30
5Messages......................................................................... 31
5.1 Send a New Message ..............................................................31
5.2 Send Messages........................................................................32
5.3 Receive Incoming Call while Editing Message.......................33
5.4 Read Message .........................................................................33
5.5 View OutBox...........................................................................34
5.6 Erase Messages.......................................................................34
5.6.1 Erase a Message ..............................................................35
5.6.2 Erase All Messages..........................................................35
5.7 Send Template Messages ........................................................35
5.8 Read Voice Mail......................................................................36
5.9 Message Settings.....................................................................36
5.9.1 Msg Priority.....................................................................36
5.9.2 Delivery Acknowledgment..............................................37
5.9.3 Save Sent Message..........................................................37
5.9.4 Sign the Message.............................................................37
5.9.5 Validity Period.................................................................37
5.9.6 Automatically Erase Inbox ..............................................38
5.9.7 Save Position...................................................................38

iv
5.9.8 Edit SMS on Call Reject..................................................38
5.9.9 Memory Status of Messages............................................38
6Recent Calls ................................................................... 40
6.1 View Recent Calls...................................................................40
6.2 Call Duration...........................................................................41
6.3 Erase Recent Calls List ...........................................................41
7Settings........................................................................... 42
7.1 Profiles....................................................................................42
7.1.1 Profile Settings................................................................42
7.1.2 Headset Autoanswer........................................................43
7.1.3 Alert Type........................................................................43
7.2 Call Settings............................................................................44
7.2.1 Call Waiting.....................................................................44
7.2.2 Any Key Answer..............................................................44
7.2.3 Voice Privacy...................................................................45
7.2.4 International Call Setting.................................................45
7.2.5 Call Timers......................................................................46
7.2.6 Call Connect Alert...........................................................46
7.2.7 Call Restriction................................................................46
7.3 Security Settings .....................................................................47
7.3.1 Set Phone Lock................................................................48
7.3.2 Set PIN Code...................................................................48

v
7.3.3 View Emergency Numbers..............................................48
7.3.4 Reset................................................................................48
7.3.5 Premium Service .............................................................49
7.4 Phone Settings.........................................................................49
7.4.1 Slide Up...........................................................................49
7.4.2 Alert.................................................................................50
7.4.3 My Phone Number ..........................................................50
7.4.4 Serial Number..................................................................50
7.4.5 Version.............................................................................50
7.5 Display....................................................................................51
7.5.1 Set Wallpaper...................................................................51
7.5.2 Set Backlight ...................................................................51
7.5.3 Set Keypad Light.............................................................52
7.5.4 Set Intensity.....................................................................52
7.5.5 Set Contrast .....................................................................52
7.5.6 Set Language...................................................................52
7.5.7 Set Time Format..............................................................53
7.5.8 Change Banner................................................................53
7.6 My Menu.................................................................................53
8Tools................................................................................ 54
8.1 Scheduler ................................................................................54
8.2 Voice Memo............................................................................55
8.3 Alarm ......................................................................................56

vi
8.4 Stopwatch................................................................................56
8.5 Calculator................................................................................56
8.6 Unit Conversion......................................................................57
8.7 Games .....................................................................................57
8.7.1 Brick attack......................................................................57
8.7.2 Push Box .........................................................................58
9Radio .............................................................................. 59
10 My Services.................................................................... 61
11 VBytes ............................................................................ 62
11.1 Voice Services.......................................................................62
11.2 Data Services.........................................................................62
11.3 SMS Service..........................................................................62
11.4 Tring Tunes ...........................................................................62
12 Games & Apps............................................................... 64
13 Text Input....................................................................... 65
13.1 Multitap Input .......................................................................66
13.2 Numbers Input ......................................................................66
13.3 eHiText Input ........................................................................66
13.4 Symbols Input.......................................................................67
14 Troubleshooting............................................................. 68

1
1 General Information
1.1 Welcome
Thank you for choosing ZTE-C F285 CDMA 1X Digital Mobile
Phone.
To guarantee the mobile phone always in its best condition, please
read this manual carefully and keep it for future use.
The pictures, symbols and contents in this manual are just for your
reference. They might not be completely identical with your phone.
Please subject to the real object. ZTE operates a policy of continuous
development and reserves the right to update and modify the technical
specifications in this document at any time without prior notice.
1.2 Security
If your mobile phone is lost or stolen, please report to your service
provider or agencies of block your lost UIM card and phone,
which will protect you from economic losses resulted from
unauthorized use.
You need to provide the phone’s ESN number labeled. You can
see ESN number after removing the battery. Please keep ESN
number for future use.
To protect your mobile phone from illegal use, please take the

2
security measures as follows:
¾Set PIN code of the UIM card.
¾Take it with you as you can.
1.3 Safety Warnings
To the Owner
Some electronic devices are susceptible to electromagnetic
interference sent by mobile phone if inadequately shielded, such
as electronic system of vehicles. Please consult the manufacturer
on the device before using the phone if necessary.
Operating of mobile phone may interfere with medical devices like
hearing aides and pacemakers. Please always keep the mobile
phone more than 20 centimeters away from such medical devices
when the phone is powered on. Consult a physician or the
manufacturer on the medical device before using the phone.
Beware of the usage limitation when using a mobile phone at
places such as oil warehouses or chemical factories, where there
are explosive gases or explosive products being processed,
because even if your phone is in standby mode, it still transmits
radio frequency (RF) energy. Therefore, power off your phone if
required.
Pay attention to traffic safety. Do not use your mobile phone while
driving. Park before making or answering a call.
Store the phone out of the reach of little children. The phone may

3
cause injury if used as a toy.
Mobile Phone
Please use original accessories or accessories that are
authorized by the manufacturer. Using any unauthorized
accessories may affect your mobile phone’s performance, or
even endanger your body
If you want to clean your phone, please use clean fabric that is a
bit wet or anti-static. Do not use harsh chemical cleaning solvents
or strong detergents to clean it. Turn off your phone before you
clean it.
As your mobile phone can produce electromagnetic field, do not
place it near magnetic items such as computer disks.
Using the phone near electrical appliances such as TV, telephone,
radio and personal computer can cause interference, which
affects the function of the phone.
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 leaking into your phone.
Do not drop or harshly treat your phone. Rough handling can
break internal circuit boards.
Do not connect the phone with other unauthorized peripheral
equipments.
Do not attempt to dismantle the mobile phone and battery by

4
yourself. Non-expert handling of the devices may damage them.
Do not charge the mobile phone without battery.
On emergency calling, phone must be powered on and in area of
service. On the condition of standby, enter emergency phone
number, and then press Send key to make a phone
call.
Battery
Do not short-circuit the battery, as this can cause excessive
heating and fire.
Do not store battery in hot areas or dispose of it in a fire to avoid
explosion.
Never use any charger or battery which is damaged or worn out.
Return the wear-out battery to the provider or trash it.
Warning: If the battery is broken, do not touch with bare skin. If it
taints your skin, wash your skin with water and ask doctor for help
if necessary.
Safety and General Using in Vehicles
Before making or answering a call, you should pay attention to
the local laws about using wireless mobile phones and take them
into account in practical use.
Safety airbag, brake, speed control system and oil eject system
shouldn’t be affected by wireless transmitting. If you do meet
problems above, please contact your automobile provider.

5
Please power off your mobile phone when refueling your
automobile, and so do the place where duplex wireless
equipments are banned. Don’t put your phone together with
flammable or explosive items, as inner spark may cause fire.
In Aircraft
Follow the restrictions in aircraft. Wireless devices can cause
interference in aircraft.
Please power off your mobile phone before taking off till landing. In
order to protect airplane’s communication system from
interference, it is never allowed to use mobile phone when it is in
flight. Using mobile phone before the plane taking off should get
aircrew’s permission according to safety regulations.
1.4 Limited Warranty
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.

6
(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.
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
warranties, expressed, implied or statutory, including but not
limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a
particular purpose, unless otherwise required under the mandatory
provisions of the law.
1.5 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.

7
2 Know Your Phone
2.1 Keypad
Charger
connector
/Earphone
Left key
Send key
Up key
Down key
Earpiece
LCD Screen
0～9 number key
Microphone
Left select key
End key
Right key
Ok key
Right select key
* ke
y
# key

8
Key Tip Function Description
Send key
Make or answer a call.
Press Send key in standby mode to
enter recent call list.
Press Send key two times directly
to redial the last number.
End key
End an anctive call or reject a call.
Power on/power off.
Exit from any interface to standby
mode.
Left select key Enter main menu in standby mode.
Switch to the options of submenu.
Right select
key (Clear
key)
Enter Find menu in standby mode.
Switch to the options of right bottom
submenu.
Erase character(s) while editing.
Cancel operation, exit to previous
window.
OK key
Confirm the commands and options
selected.
Confirm the character chosen while
character inputting.

9
In standby mode, press the key to
enter My Menu.
Up/Down key
(Scroll key)
Scroll the cursor up and down.
Used as selection key up and down
for keying in commands and
selecting options shown on the
display.
In standby mode, hold Up key to
write new message; Press Down
key to enter Ring Tone menu.
Press Up key to enter Messages
menu.
Used as direction key in games.
Left/Right key
(Scroll key)
Scroll the cursor left and right.
Used as selection key to scroll
cursor left and right for keying in
commands and selecting options
shown on the display.
In standby mode, press Left key
to enter R Mobile World menu,
press Right key to view Profiles.
Adjust volume in conversation.
Used as direction key in games.
0~9 Number Key in numbers or characters.

10
~ key Make a Speed Dial call.
*key, #key
# key:
Hold # key in standby mode to lock
phone’s keypad.
Press # key to select text mode
when edit text.
*key:
Hold
*key in standby mode to
enable/disable vibration.
Press
*key once to enter Symbols
mode when edit text.
Note: To “press” the key in this manual means to press the key and
release it. To “hold” the key means to keep pressing the key for two
seconds or more.
2.2 Instruction of Interface Icon
Icon Indication
Signal strength
CDMA 1X system
Incoming call or calling