Zte SKINNY R286 User manual

SKINNY R286
3G MOBILE PHONE
USER MANUAL
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©2015 Version 1.0 Jan 2015

WHAT’S INSIDE
03 Getting Started
08 Getting to know your mobile phone
15 Main Icons
16 Basic Functions
23 Managing your Contacts
25 Messaging
36 Extra Features
41 Troubleshooting, Technical and Warranty
49 Extra bits you should know

GETTING STARTED
1. REMOVE THE BACK COVER
Use the thumb catch on the bottom left corner of the handset to open the
battery cover.

2. REMOVE / INSERT THE BATTERY
Insert the battery as shown by lining up the gold bit on the battery with the
gold spikes on the handset.
Press the battery down flush into the case.
Line 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.

3. INSERT THE SIM CARD
Remove the battery and insert the SIM card with the gold contacts facing
down and the slanted edge on the bottom left as shown:
Optional:
Insert a microSD(HC) memory card into the side slot as shown if required to
add additional memory storage capacity.

4. CHARGING YOUR BATTERY
Your battery comes partially charged. When you need to charge it:
1. Plug the micro USB cable in to the handset
2. 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.
To maximise battery life limit multimedia functions.
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.

GET TO KNOW YOUR MOBILE PHONE
Left & Right Soft
Keys Performs the
function shown on
the display
Earpiece
Display
Call Key
Dial a number,
answer a call, show
Call History
Browser key
* Key
Lock / Unlock the keypad.
Access text symbols.
Insert a Pause or Wait command.
Arrow Keys, OK Key
Use the Arrow Keys
to navigate & access
shortcuts. OK key to
confirm.
Power / End Key
Hold down to
power On or Off.
Press to end a call.
# Key
Switch to Meeting
Mode
Change text modes
C Key
Step back in
menus.
Clear text

GET TO KNOW YOUR MOBILE PHONE
USB
Charging
port
Thumb catch to open the battery cover
Camera
C Key
Step back in
menus.
Clear text

HOW TO LOCK/UNLOCK THE KEYPAD
To enable automatic key locking go to Menu > Settings > Security Settings >
Auto keypad lock
To unlock, press the Unlock then the * Key
Whenever the screen is locked a message will appear in the centre of the
screen telling you how to unlock the device.
Handy Hint:
To adjust period of time for the auto keyguard or switch auto keyguard on
or off go to Menu > Settings > Security Settings > Auto keypad lock
NAVIGATING THE MENU
The Main Menu is a grid of icons to access key features on the phone.
From the Home Screen press the centre button to access the Main
Menu.
Use the Arrow Keys to move up, down, right or left and press the centre
button to select.

Handy Hint:
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 * takes you to
Settings.
SHORTCUTS
From the Home screen press the arrow keys to launch the default shortcuts:
Camera
Calendar Multimedia
Call History
Handy Tips:
The arrow key shortcuts can be assigned to your own preferences.
To change default shortcuts go to: Menu > Settings > Phone Settings >
Dedicated key.

MENU QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

MENU QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

KEY FUNCTIONS
Indicator
Description
Power Key - Hold down to power your phone on and off.
Press to End a Call.
Press to Exit a menu and return to the idle screen
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 - When the device is locked press the OK key then * to unlock
Clear Key, Delete - Press to remove the last entered text
Press to access the internet
Volume
Press the up and down navigation keys

MAIN ICONS
Indicator
Description
Signal Strength Indicator
Battery Level Indicator
New SMS message
New MMS message
Vibrate Mode
Silent Mode
Alarm is set
SD Card is inserted

BASIC FUNCTIONS
HOW TO SET THE TIME AND DATE
When you first turn on your mobile the time and date is set automatically from
the network.
It takes a few seconds to update when the phone is first switched on.
Handy Hint:
Select Menu > Settings > Phone Settings> Time and date to change manually
HOW TO CHANGE THE RINGTONE
To personalise your ringtone follow these few simple steps:
Select Menu > User profiles
Use up and down arrow keys to scroll through to the profile you would like
to change
Press left soft key Options > Customise to change the selected profile
From here you have the ability to change your default ringtone for this profile,
along with, video call tone, change the default volume, message tone, keypad
sounds.

HOW TO ADJUST RINGTONE VOLUME
As part of the ringtone functionality you have the ability to change the default
volume for any of the profiles
Select Menu > User profiles
Press left soft key Options > Customise the current profile
Scroll down to option 4 for Ring volume
Press left and right keys to set the volume
Press centre key to Save the change
HOW TO SET FLIGHT MODE
Flight mode is a feature that allows you to have your phone on but not have any
radio coverage.
Flight mode allows you to access other phone features such as listen to music or
play games that you may have loaded when you are on an aeroplane.
To activate this feature:
Select Menu > Settings > Phone Settings > (scroll down) Flight mode
Click the centre key to change to on or off

HOW TO MAKE A VOICE CALL
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.

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 > Display > Misc
settings > LCD Backlight
Important Note:
Increasing the brightness of the screen will have an
effect on the battery power consumption

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 > Call Center >
Call settings >
Advanced > Blacklist
Call Divert
Forward incoming calls to
another number.
Menu > Call Center > Call
divert
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 > Call Center >
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