Zte SKINNY F328 User manual

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SKINNY F328
3G MOBILE PHONE
USER MANUAL
©2016 Version 1.0 March 2016

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WHAT’S INSIDE
03 Getting Started
06 Get to know your mobile phone
12 Calls
16 Contacts
18 Messaging
24 Settings
27 Media Player
28 Email
30 Quick Reference Features
34 Troubleshooting, Technical and Warranty
38 Technical Specifications
41 Extra bits you should know

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GETTING STARTED
1. REMOVE THE BACK COVER
•Use the thumb catch in the middle of the back panel to open the battery
c o ve r.

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2. INSERT THE SIM CARD
•Insert the SIM card with the gold contacts facing down and the slanted edge
on the top left as shown:
•microSD card is an optional accessory and not included in the box. You can
add a memory card to store more pictures and music files on the handset if
required.
3. INSERT THE BATTERY
•Press the battery down flush into the case lining up the gold contacts and
pins.
•Replace the battery cover up and press gently to close the case.
•Press and hold the Red power key to power your device on and off.

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4. CHARGING YOUR HANDSET
•Plug the micro USB cable in to the handset
•Plug the other end of the cable into the:
•AC adapter and plug the adapter into an electrical outlet
•USB port on your computer
•The plug and socket are shaped so they will only fit together one way.
•A sound is played when the charger or USB cable is inserted into the
handset.
Important Notes:
Only use the AC charger and USB lead supplied.
Insert the charger lead carefully.
Check the plug and socket are aligned correctly.
Do NOT use excessive force which may damage the USB port.
Be careful to avoid tripping on the lead whilst it is plugged in.
Physical damage to the USB port is NOT covered by warranty.
Normal charge time is 3-4 hours.
Do not leave on charge for more than 24hrs.
Charge the battery between 0°C~45°C. Charge the battery
promptly when flat.
With poor network conditions (less than 2 bars) battery life is
reduced.
When not using the phone for long periods remove the battery.

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GET TO KNOW YOUR MOBILE PHONE

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UNLOCK THE SCREEN
•To unlock, press the power key to wake up the screen
•Press the Left Soft Key then the *Key to Unlock
•To lock the screen press the *key then the left soft key
•Go to Menu > Settings > Phone Settings > Display > Screen auto lock to
change the timer or switch this on or off.
•Whenever the screen is locked a message will appear in the centre of the
screen telling you how to unlock the device.
•When the screen and keypad are locked it is still possible to dial the
Emergency Services, so be careful not to activate the keypad or press the
device against hard objects in your bag or pocket.
Handy Hint:
To adjust period of time for the screen lock or switch auto screen lock on or
off go to Menu > Settings > Phone Settings > Display > Screen auto lock

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NAVIGATION KEYS
•From the Home screen press the navigation keys to launch the default
shortcuts:
Browser
Camera Multimedia
Volume Down Volume Up
Call History
•During a Call the left and right navigation keys will adjust the in call volume.
Handy Hints:
The arrow key shortcuts can be set to your own preferences.
To change default shortcuts go to: Menu > Settings > Phone Settings >
ShortCut Keys Manager
Main Menu Tip
Each menu item is laid out on a grid so you can press the corresponding key
on the keypad as a shortcut to the menu item. Example, pressing Menu 1
from the home screen takes you to Contacts. Pressing Menu 8 takes you to
Settings.

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MENU QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
Menu 1
Contacts SMS Calls
E-mail Browser Settings – see below
Camera Media FM Radio
Images Ebook Recorder
Menu 2
Editor Files Bluetooth
Calendar Alarm World clock
Notes Calculator Tasks
Torch Stopwatch Profiles
Menu 3
Java Games SIM

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SETTINGS MENU

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KEY FUNCTIONS
Indicator Description
Power Key – hold down to power On your device
Press to End a Call.
Press to Exit a menu and return to the idle screen
Hold down to select Quick Settings Menu:
Lock, Power Off, Reboot
Flight mode, Disable Data, Search Network
Profiles: General, Silent, Meeting, Outdoor, My Style
Call Key - After entering a number press to make the call
Press to access the call logs
Press twice for last number redial.
Press OK to access the Main Menu and confirm menu selections
Unlock > Unlock – Press the Left Soft Key then * to unlock
Volume Press the left and right navigation keys

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STATUS ICONS
Network signal level Alarm is set
No Network Bluetooth On
Connected to 3G Missed Call
Connected to 2G Received SMS
HSDPA Data Received MMS
EDGE Data Outgoing Message
Battery level Screen is locked
Ring and Vibrate Roaming
Ring only Speaker is muted
Vibrate only Active Call
Silent Call is on Hold

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CALLS
There are 3 ways you can make a call on your phone:
1. Enter the number on the keypad, if you know the number
2. Select the left soft key to access Contacts, select the number then press
OK or the Green key to call directly
3. Press the button to access the call log to use your call history to
call.
Whichever way you choose, press the green key to make the call,
press the red key to hang-up.
Handy Hint:
You can use the up and down arrow keys on the navigation key pad to
increase or decrease the volume of the earpiece when in an active call.

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HOW TO ANSWER AN INCOMING CALL
There are two ways to answer an incoming call:
•Press the green key answer the call
•Press the red key or Reject to end the call.
Handy Hint:
If you would like to silence an incoming call without rejecting it, press the
down arrow on the navigation keypad or the right soft key for Silence.
HOW TO CHANGE THE SCREEN BRIGHTNESS
The default screen brightness is set to the middle setting. This will allow you to
get the maximum possible out of your battery.
•To change this setting Select Menu> Phone settings > Misc settings > LCD
Backlight
Important Note:
Increasing the brightness of the screen will have an
effect on the battery power consumption

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CALL FEATURE SUMMARY
The table below is a quick summary of call features
Function Description Menu Selection
Call Barring Restrict various categories of
incoming or outgoing calls.
Menu > Settings > Call
settings > Advanced >
Blacklist
Call Divert Forward incoming calls to
another number.
Menu > Settings > Call
settings > Call forwarding
Call Waiting If you are already on the phone
you hear pips to indicate
another incoming call. Press
Options to switch between the
two callers.
Menu > Settings > Call
settings > Call waiting
Last number
redial
Press the Green Call Key to
bring up the Call log
Press again to dial the first
number in the list or scroll
down to the number
Call Key , then
Call Key

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Send my
number
Show or hide your number
when making calls.
Menu > Settings > Call
settings > Send my
number
Set Speed Dial Set your Contacts to be called
directly from the idle screen.
Long-press the number to dial.
Menu > Contacts >
Options > Phonebook
settings > Speed dial
Speakerphone Use hands-free or in loud
speaker mode.
During a call (or call
set-up) press OK or the
loudspeaker key
Speed Dial Call Press and hold the
corresponding key on the
number pad to quickly call a
Speed Dial Contact.
From the idle screen
press and hold a
number key.
Auto Power
on/off
Automatically sets the time for
the handset to turn on or off
Menu > Settings >
Phone > Schedule
power on/off
Volume Use the Up and Down arrow
keys to adjust the volume
during a call
During a call press the
Up arrow / Down
arrows.
Insert a Pause
or Wait
‘P’ inserts a 3 seconds delay.
‘W’ waits indefinitely until you
When dialling manually
press the * key three

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character while
dialling
enter the next character.
Used to dial internal extension
numbers or for phone banking
type applications.
times for a Pause or
four times for a Wait.
‘P’ and ‘W’ can also be
saved in Contact
numbers.
CONTACTS
There are some numbers that you may want to call again and again so it makes
sense to add these to your Contacts.
You can then access these numbers quickly and easily and add special features
such as Speed Dialling, a dedicated Ringtone or a Photo.
Function Description Menu Selection
Add a Contact
from a received
call
Access the Call log and
create a new Contact from
an incoming call record
Press the Call Key
Select the call record >
Press Options > Save to
Phonebook
Add a Contact
from an SMS
Go to your Inbox and
select the required SMS.
Options > Advanced >
Use number >

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Options > Save to
Phonebook
Copy Contacts
from a SIM card
Copy Contacts from the
SIM into the handset.
Menu > Contacts >
Options > Phonebook
settings > Copy contacts
Delete a
Contact
Select the Contact then
press Options
Menu > Contacts >
Options > Delete
contact
Enter a new
Contact
Save a number you have
just dialled as to a contact
Enter the number >
Options > Save to
Contacts > Follow the
prompts
Search your
Contacts
Search Contacts to find a
particular person.
Menu > Contacts >
Scroll down or press a
letter key to search
Set a Contact
image
Add a photo or unique
ringtone to a Contact
(must be stored on phone)
Menu > Contacts >
Options >Edit
> Select the
Caller picture or Caller
Ringtone and press Add.

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MESSAGING
You can stay connected by using your mobile to send messages, multimedia
messages and emails to your family and friends.
HOW TO CREATE A TEXT MESSAGE (SMS)
•Press the Right Soft Key as the shortcut for Messages (SMS) or select Menu >
SMS > Write Message (OK)
•Follow the tips below to add Contact(s), and to send your message.
Handy Hint:
Press OK, OK, OK from the idle scree as a shortcut to write a new SMS message.
Important Note:
If your text message exceeds 160 characters you will
be charged for multiple text messages.
Letters, symbols and spaces count as characters.

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HOW TO ADD A CONTACT TO A TEXT MESSAGE (SMS)
•Press the Right Soft Key as the shortcut for Messages (SMS) or select Menu >
SMS > Write Message
•Enter the phone number directly or press OK key to select a contact
manually from your Contacts
•Scroll to the chosen contact(s) and OK
•At this point you can select multiple contacts by scrolling through your list
and pressing OK
•Press Add once all your contacts have been added
HOW TO ADD TEXT TO YOUR SMS
Once you have added your contacts you are ready to add text and send your
message.
•From the contacts field, press the Down Arrow once to move the cursor into
the text field
•Type the message using the letter keys on the keypad (see next heading)
•Press OK to send or Back to save to Drafts and send later.