Zte X100 User manual

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X100
cdma2000 1X Digital Mobile Phone
User Manual

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Copyright © 2005 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.
Edition: 1st edition, Feb., 2005

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Contents
1 General Information ...........................................................................................................................6
1.1 Welcome..........................................................................................................................................6
1.2 Security............................................................................................................................................6
1.3 Safety Warnings...............................................................................................................................6
2 Getting Started ....................................................................................................................................7
2.1 Charging the battery .......................................................................................................................7
2.1.1 Recharging the battery ..............................................................................................................8
2.1.2 Caring for the battery................................................................................................................8
2.1.3 Common causes of battery drain...............................................................................................8
2.2 Powering on/off the Mobile Phone..................................................................................................8
2.3 Getting to know your phone ............................................................................................................9
2.3.1 General introduction..................................................................................................................9
2.3.2 Performing basic functions........................................................................................................9
2.3.3 Understanding screen icons.....................................................................................................10
2.4 Using the menus............................................................................................................................10
3 Making and Receiving Calls.............................................................................................................12
3.1 Making Calls.................................................................................................................................12
3.1.1 Making a call...........................................................................................................................12
3.1.2 Dialing extension numbers......................................................................................................12
3.1.3 Making IDD............................................................................................................................12
3.1.4 Redialing a number.................................................................................................................12
3.1.5 Calling a saved number...........................................................................................................12
3.2 Answering a call.........................................................................................................................12
3.2.1 Setting any key to answer calls ...............................................................................................13
3.2.2 Muting an incoming call .........................................................................................................13
3.2.3 Mute during a call ...................................................................................................................13
3.2.4 Adjusting the volume during a call .........................................................................................13
3.3 Dealing with missed calls..............................................................................................................13
3.4 Setting speed dialing .....................................................................................................................13
3.5 Calling emergency numbers..........................................................................................................13
4 Using Call Log List............................................................................................................................14
4.1 Calling a number listed in the call log..........................................................................................14
4.2 Sending a message to the number listed in the call log.................................................................14
4.3 Viewing details of a call................................................................................................................14
4.4 Adding a number to the contacts list.............................................................................................14
4.5 Accessing the classified lists..........................................................................................................14
4.6 Erasing a call record from the call log .........................................................................................14
4.7 Erasing all records........................................................................................................................15

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5 Entering Letters, Numbers, and Symbols .......................................................................................15
5.1 Understanding the text entry modes..............................................................................................15
5.2 Entering words letter by letter (Multitap mode)............................................................................16
5.3 Entering words quickly..................................................................................................................16
5.4 Entering symbols...........................................................................................................................16
5.5 Entering numbers..........................................................................................................................16
5.6 Changing input modes...................................................................................................................16
6 Sending and Receiving Text Messages.............................................................................................17
6.1 Sending text messages...................................................................................................................17
6.1.1 Sending a new text message....................................................................................................17
6.1.2 Sending a message to more than one recipients......................................................................17
6.1.3 Sending a pre-written message................................................................................................18
6.1.4 Sending a saved message........................................................................................................18
6.1.5 Failing to send a message........................................................................................................18
6.1.6 Receiving incoming calls while creating messages.................................................................18
6.1.7 Viewing the Sent box..............................................................................................................18
6.1.8 Viewing the Inbox...................................................................................................................18
6.1.9 Marking the priority................................................................................................................19
6.1.10 Using canned messages.........................................................................................................19
6.2 Receiving text messages ................................................................................................................19
6.3 Erasing messages..........................................................................................................................19
6.3.1 Erasing a single message.........................................................................................................19
6.3.2 Auto Erase Inbox.....................................................................................................................19
6.4 Setting a different call back number..............................................................................................20
6.5 Setting the Delivery confirmation..................................................................................................20
6.6 Setting the Duplicate detection......................................................................................................20
7 Storage of Contacts............................................................................................................................20
7.1 Saving a new contact.....................................................................................................................20
7.2 Adding pauses to a phone number.................................................................................................21
7.3 Viewing the information of the contacts........................................................................................21
7.4 Editing a contact name..................................................................................................................21
7.5 Editing a phone number................................................................................................................21
7.6 Setup a default number of the contact...........................................................................................21
7.7 Erasing a contact ..........................................................................................................................22
7.8 Erasing a number..........................................................................................................................22
7.9 Assigning a Ring Tone...................................................................................................................22
7.10 Setting speed dialing ...................................................................................................................22
8 Calculator...........................................................................................................................................23
9 Customizing your Phone...................................................................................................................24
9.1 Sound.............................................................................................................................................24
9.1.1 Select a different ring tone......................................................................................................24

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9.1.2 Setting sound effects...............................................................................................................24
9.1.3 Setting the master volume.......................................................................................................24
9.1.4 Adjusting other volume...........................................................................................................25
9.2 Display ..........................................................................................................................................25
9.2.1 Changing the display contrast.................................................................................................25
9.2.2 Adjusting the backlighting......................................................................................................25
9.2.3 Setting the application time.....................................................................................................25
9.2.4 Choosing a different language.................................................................................................26
9.2.5 Setting the name order ............................................................................................................26
9.2.6 Choosing a different date format.............................................................................................26
9.2.7 Setting the separator of date....................................................................................................26
9.2.8 Choosing a different time format ............................................................................................26
9.2.9 Setting personal banner...........................................................................................................26
9.3 Shortcuts........................................................................................................................................26
9.4 Roaming ........................................................................................................................................27
9.5 Phone Features .............................................................................................................................27
9.5.1 Clear personalized dictionary..................................................................................................27
9.5.2 Changing the default text entry...............................................................................................27
9.5.3 Changing the default text language.........................................................................................27
9.5.4 Setting any key to answer calls ...............................................................................................27
9.5.5 Setting keyguard......................................................................................................................27
9.5.6 Displaying and resetting the call timer....................................................................................28
9.5.7 Changing touchtone length......................................................................................................28
9.5.8 Setting service tone.................................................................................................................28
9.6 Security..........................................................................................................................................28
9.6.1 Setting voice privacy...............................................................................................................28
9.6.2 Resetting the phone.................................................................................................................28
9.7 About.............................................................................................................................................28
10 Brew..................................................................................................................................................29
11 Vmail ................................................................................................................................................29
12 Clock.................................................................................................................................................29
12.1 Setting an alarm ..........................................................................................................................29
12.2 Using Timer.................................................................................................................................30
12.3 Setting a Countdown ...................................................................................................................30
13 Poker.................................................................................................................................................31
14 Troubleshooting...............................................................................................................................32

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1 General Information
1.1 Welcome
Thank you for using ZTE X100 cdma2000 1X Digital Mobile Phone.
To guarantee the mobile phone always in its best condition, please read this manual carefully and keep it for
further use.
The X100 enables you to freely communicate with people at any time and anywhere. It features intelligent
personal information management, BREW functions, etc. which provides a vivid and dramatic mobile experience
to you.
X100 phone system has covered the cdma2000 1X technical specifications.
ZTE Corporation reserves the right to modify the technical specifications in this manual at any time without notice.
1.2 Security
If your mobile phone is lost or stolen, please report to your service provider or proxy agencies (You need to
provide the phone’s ESN number labeled on the back of the mobile phone. You can see the ESN number after
removing the battery. Please keep the ESN number for future use.)
To protect your mobile phone from illegal use, please take the security measures as follows:
¾Set handset lock.
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 device manufacturer before using the phone if
necessary.
The operation of mobile phones may interfere with medical devices like hearing aids and pacemakers. Please
always keep the mobile phone more than 20 centimeters away from such medical devices when the phone is
turned on. Do not carry the mobile phone in the breast pocket. Turn the mobile phone off if necessary. Consult a
physician or the manufacturer of the medical device before using the phone.
Be aware of the usage limitation when using a mobile phone at those places where there are explosive gases
or explosive products being processed, such as oil warehouses or chemical factories, because even if your
phone is in standby mode, it can still transmit radio frequency (RF) energy. Therefore, turn off your phone if
required.
Pay attention to the 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 small children. The phone may cause injury if used as a toy.
Mobile phone
Please use the original accessories or those that are authenticated by ZTE. Using any unauthenticated
accessories may affect your mobile phone’s performance, hurt your phone or even cause danger to your body
and violate related national regulations about telecom terminals.
If you want to clean your phone, please use clean fabric that is a bit wet or static-free. Do not use harsh chemical

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cleaning solvents or strong detergents to clean it. Turn off your phone before you clean it.
As your mobile phone can transmit electromagnetic waves, 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, knock or harshly treat it. Rough handling will break internal circuit boards.
Do not connect the phone with other unauthorized peripheral equipments.
Do not attempt to disassemble the mobile phone or battery by yourself. Non-expert handling of the devices may
cause damages.
Do not charge the mobile phone without battery.
Battery use
Do not short-circuit the battery, as this can cause excessive heat to bring about fire.
Do not store the battery in hot areas or dispose of it in a fire.
The battery can be recharged for hundreds of times, but it will eventually wear out. When the operating time (talk
time and standby time) is noticeably shorter than normal, it is time to buy a new one.
Never use any charger or battery damaged or worn out.
Return the worn-out battery to the provider or put it in the appointed recycle place. Do not put it in familial
rubbish.
Warning: If the battery is broken, keep away from the content. If it taints your skin, wash your skin with
abundance fresh water and ask for help from the doctor if necessary.
Safety and general use in vehicles
Before making or answering a call, you should pay attention to the local laws about the use of wireless mobile
phones and take them into account for 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.
Please turn off your mobile phone when refueling your automobile, and the same to the place where duplex
wireless equipments are banned. Don’t put your phone together with flammable or explosive items; inner spark
may cause fire.
Aircraft safety
Please turn off your mobile phone before the airplane takes off. 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.
2 Getting Started
2.1 Charging the battery
Fully charge the new battery for approximately 12 hours when using the phone for the first three times.

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To charge the battery, plug the charger into the socket located at the bottom left of the phone, then connect the
adapter’s plug to a wall outlet.
The battery icon at the top-right corner of the phone screen may tell you following possible status of the phone:
• Charging (animated icon)
• Partially charged
• Full battery
• Low battery while the icon blinks and the phone beeps. When the battery power is used up, the phone
will automatically power off.
During the charge, your phone and your charger may reasonably become hot, which is normal.
• Finish charging when the battery is fully charged, the sound will be played. Please disconnect the charger
from the phone and the outlet when charging finished.
2.1.1 Recharging the battery
You can safely recharge the battery at any time, The procedure is the same as the above.
2.1.2 Caring for the battery
This section gives you some important safety information and tips about how to improve the battery’s
performance.
General safety guidelines
• This phone contains an integrated Li-Ion battery.
• Do not attempt to disassemble, puncture, or short-circuit the battery.
• If the battery has been put out of use for more than a month, recharge it before using your phone.
• Avoid using the phone under extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, or high humidity.
• Never dispose of used batteries in or near a fire. It could lead to explosion. Check with your local regulations for
proper disposal instructions.
2.1.3 Common causes of battery drain
The following operations drain the battery more quickly and thereby adversely affect its talk and standby times:
• Playing games frequently.
• Frequent use of the backlights.
• Operating when no service is available, or service is available intermittently.
• High earpiece and ringer volume settings.
• Unacknowledged voicemail and text message alerts.
2.2 Powering on/off the Mobile Phone
Hold the key, until the power-on/power-off picture appears.
This picture will be different according to different service provider.

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2.3 Getting to know your phone
2.3.1 General introduction
(1) Home screen.
(2) Left soft key: Using as shortcut / corresponding to the function displayed at the left-bottom of the screen.
(3) Right soft key:Using as shortcut / corresponding to the function displayed at the right-bottom of the screen.
(4) Navigation key:(four directions) Scrolls through lists and moves the cursor during text entry. Also adjust the ringer
volume.
(5) OK key: Access menu or select an option from the list. Also switch between different modes during the text entry.
(6) Send/Talk key:Dials a number or answers a call.
(7) End/Power key:Turns the phone on or off, ends a call, or returns to the home screen.
(8) Back key:Erases the last input in the text entry mode, returns to the previous menu, or erases all characters
during text entry by holding the key.
(9) “1”symbol key:Switches between symbol and other entry method during the text entry.
(10) Keypad:For entering numbers, letters, or symbols.
(11) Jack:For hands-free headset (sold separately).
(12) * Text key:Switches between upper and lower case during the text entry.
(13) # Space key:Inserts a space during the text entry.
(14) Jack:For AC adapter (included).
Warning: Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the phone.
2.3.2 Performing basic functions
To... From the home screen...
Turn on the phone Hold for approximately 3 seconds.
Turn off the phone Hold for approximately 3 seconds.
Make a call Enter the number by using the alphanumeric keypad and then
press .
End a call Press .
Answer a call Press .
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Set the master volume Hold for 3 second.
Lock the keypad Hold for 1 second.
Unlock the keypad Press then .
Access the Contacts list Press left soft key (defined as Contacts shortcut).
Access Messages Press right soft key (defined as Messages shortcut).
Access recent Calls list Press send key (defined as Call Log shortcut).
Access Menu Press OK key.
2.3.3 Understanding screen icons
These icons may appear on your phone’s screen.
The alarm is set.
Battery power indicator. More black bars indicates more battery power available.
Service available. You can make and receive calls. More bars indicates stronger signal.
No service available.
Call in progress.
Voice privacy set.
A new text message received.
One or more voicemails received.
Roaming status indication.
Vibration function on.
Ringer off.
2.4 Using the menus
The contents of the main menu are as follows:
Call Log
(options)
Msging Contacts
(options)
Calc Settings
Show details Compose Add Sound
Send message Inbox Edit Display
Delete Sent Delete Shortcuts
Show call type Draft Roaming
Clear list Pages Features
Settings Security
About
Brew Vmail Clock Poker
MobileShop Alarm Clock
Settings Timer
Help Countdown
To operate in the menus:
• Press OK key to access Menu.

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• Press OK key to select a menu item.
• Press left , right , up or down to view menu items.
• Press to return to the previous menu page.
• Press to return to the home screen.
• In this guide, the arrow → guides you to the next step of an operation. For example, select Menu→ Settings
means to press OK key to access Menu, and then select the Settings option.

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3 Making and Receiving Calls
3.1 Making Calls
3.1.1 Making a call
1. Make sure you are in an area where the network service is available. Note the icon on the home screen.
More bars indicates stronger signal. If no bar appears, try to move the phone to where the signal can be detected.
In some cases, it can be as simple as changing the direction you are facing.
2. Enter the phone number.
3. Press to dial the number.
4. Press to end the call.
3.1.2 Dialing extension numbers
Method1: Dial the exchange number and then the extension number.
Method2: Add pauses (after entering the exchange number, press “Options” right soft key →Insert pause)
between the exchange number and the extension numbers.
3.1.3 Making IDD
Hold for about 3 seconds, release the key, and your screen will display the character “+” which replaces
the international access code, then enter the country code, the area code, and the phone number and then press
the key to dial.
3.1.4 Redialing a number
To redial the last number called, press twice. If the send key is defined as shortcut key to other menus other
than Call Log, you cannot do it.
3.1.5 Calling a saved number
If you have already saved a phone number in your phone, you can use the Contacts list to find it quickly.
1. Press the left soft key (contacts shortcut key) on the home screen or press OK key →contacts. This
brings up a list of all saved contacts.
2. Scroll in the list to search for the contact you want, and then select the number you want to dial, and press
to dial the number.
3. If you have already assigned a speed dial number to a certain contact, press the corresponding speed dial
number, and then press to dial. For more information, please refer to section “3.4 Setting speed dialing”.
3.2 Answering a call
When you receive a call, the phone will ring, vibrate, and /or light up, and an animated phone icon will appear
together with the number of the caller . If the number is stored in your Contacts list, the contact’s name will
appear.
• Press to answer the call.
• Press to end the call. The call duration will be displayed on the home screen for a short period of time.

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3.2.1 Setting any key to answer calls
1. Select Menu →Settings→Features →Any Key Answer.
2. Select On and press OK key to set.
In this case, all incoming calls can be answered by pressing any key except , and .
3.2.2 Muting an incoming call
Select the right soft key “silence” to mute the ringer or stop the vibration when call arrives.
This action will only mute the current call. The phone will still ring when the following call arrives.
3.2.3 Mute during a call
You can set voice mute for a moment during a call.
Select right soft key “options” during the call.
• Select Mute to block your voice.
• Repeat last step and select Unmute to cancel the block.
3.2.4 Adjusting the volume during a call
To adjust the earpiece volume during a call, press up or down.
3.3 Dealing with missed calls
If you have missed a call, “Missed Call” indication will appear on your screen. You can get the caller’s number or
name.
• Press “Done” right soft key to clear the screen.
• Press “Call Back” left soft key to call it.
3.4 Setting speed dialing
Speed dialing allows you to quickly dial a stored phone number by entering a one- or two-digit speed dialing
number.
1. On the home screen, press shortcut key “contacts” to access your contacts list.
2. Select the contact to which you want to assign a speed dialing number and press right soft key
“options”.
3. Select “edit” and press OK key.
4. Scroll to Speed Dial and press OK key.
5. Select an unassigned speed dial number (2-99) to assign to the phone number.
6. Select one of the contact’s numbers.
7. Press “save” soft key to confirm the speed dial assignment.
When you want to dial a speed dialing number, please enter the one- or two digit speed dialing number and press
key to dial.
3.5 Calling emergency numbers
You can call emergency numbers even if your account is restricted. However, while calling, your phone will be in
Emergency mode, in which you cannot make normal calls.
Note: Check with your service provider if the network supports this function.

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4 Using Call Log List
The call log contains all calls sent or received by your phone, includes 4 type of log lists:
All calls list, Missed calls list, Incoming calls list and Outgoing calls list.
A sign is put ahead of every call number.
Incomingcalls.
Outgoingcalls.
Missedcalls.
4.1 Calling a number listed in the call log
1. Select Menu →Call log.
2. Scroll down to select the number you want to call. Press OK key.
3. Press Call soft key to make the call.
4.2 Sending a message to the number listed in the
call log
1. Select Menu →Call log.
2. Highlight the number you want to send a message. Press “options” soft key.
3. Select Send message,press Next soft key, and then enter the text.
4. Press Send soft key.
4.3 Viewing details of a call
1. Select Menu → Call log.
2. Scroll down to select the number you want to view, Press OK key. You can get the caller’s name and his
phone number, as well as the time and date of the call.
4.4 Adding a number to the contacts list
1. Select Menu →Call log.
2. Highlight the number you want to save. Press “save” soft key.
3. Select New contact.
4. Select the number type you want to save as.
5. Finish the following step of the contacts. For more details, please refer to section “ 7.1 saving a new contact”.
4.5 Accessing the classified lists
1. Select Menu → Call log.
2. Press “options” soft key.
3. Select Show call type. Press OK key.
4. Select All Calls, Missed Calls,Incoming or Outgoing. Press OK key.
4.6 Erasing a call record from the call log
You can erase a record listed in your Call log.
1. Select Menu → Call log.
2. Scroll down to select the record you want to delete. Press “options” soft key.

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3. Select Delete.
A prompt window will pop up: “Delete xxxxxxxxx?”
4. Select Yes to erase it. Select No to return to call log menu.
4.7 Erasing all records
You can erase all records listed in your Call log menu.
1. Select Menu → Call log.
2. Press “option ”soft key.
3. Select Clear list, Press OK key.
A prompt window will appear: “Delete entire list?”
4. Select Yes to erase all. Select No to return to call log menu.
5 Entering Letters, Numbers, and
Symbols
This table is a guide of how to enter letters, numbers, and symbols in the text entry mode, such as Contacts and
Messages. For more detailed information, please refer to section “ 5.1 Understanding text entry mode”.
To... Do this...
Enter a letter
In Multitap mode(display abc), press the appropriate alphanumeric key for
some times until the letter you want appears on the display.
Enter a number
In Numbers mode(display123), press the number key once.
Enter a symbol
In Symbols mode, press left , right , up or down to select the symbol
you want.
Enter a space Press .
Erase a character Press .
Erase all characters Hold .
Move cursor right or left
Press right or left.
Change modes
Press OK key to choose the current input mode.
Capitalize the next letter In Multitap mode and eZiText mode, press key to choose the mode
you want to capitalize.
5.1 Understanding the text entry modes
There are four input modes available to you when entering text, numbers, or symbols:
• Multitap mode (displayed as abc)
• Numbers mode (displayed as 123)
• eZiText mode (displayed as ez)
• Symbols mode
Note: The default input mode you start in depends on the task you are doing. For example, when entering a

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phone number in the Contacts menu, the default text mode is Numbers, when entering text for a message, the
default text mode is Multitap, and you can also choose eZiText mode or Numbers mode as default.
5.2 Entering words letter by letter (Multitap mode)
1. Press the appropriate alphanumeric key once to display the first letter that appears on the keypad, twice for
the second letter, and so on.
2. Wait until the cursor move to the right before you enter the next letter.
5.3 Entering words quickly
When you press a series of keys under eZiText mode, it checks the built-in dictionary for common words and
predicts the word you are trying to spell.
1. For each letter of the word you wish to spell, press the appropriate alphanumeric key once.
For example, to enter the word “any”, press the alphanumeric keys →→ .
2. If the word suggested by eZiText does not match what you want, keep pressing until the word
matches.
3. When you get the word you want, press OK key to accept it.
5.4 Entering symbols
While entering text, you can also enter symbols.
1. Press in number mode or press in other mode to switch to the table of symbols.
2. You will access the table of symbols.
3. Press left, right, up or down to select a symbol.
4. Press OK key to accept it.
5.5 Entering numbers
• In Numbers mode, press a number key once.
• In Multitap mode, press the key several times until the number appears on the screen.
• In eZiText mode, press and hold a number key until the number appears on the screen.
5.6 Changing input modes
To enter characters that belong to other mode, you’ll need to switch between different modes. For example, to
enter numbers in an email address while in Multitap mode:
1. Press OK key to switch to Numbers.
2. Enter the number, and then Press OK key to switch to Multitap mode to complete the address.

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6 Sending and Receiving Text Messages
This chapter describes how to send, receive and erase text messages. The message consists of to 3 boxes:
inbox, sent box and draft box. Inbox can save 30 messages. Sent box can save 50 messages. Draft box can save
10 messages.
Important: The features and menus described in this chapter may vary from different services available in your
area. Please contact the services provider about details of SMS charge.
6.1 Sending text messages
First, make sure your service provider supports SMS. You can only send text messages to the phones that are
capable of receiving them.
6.1.1 Sending a new text message
You can send messages to at most 5 recipients at one time.
1. Select Menu →Msging → Compose.
2. Enter the number of recipients you want to send.
-Or-
Press left soft key PhBook to access the contacts list, Select a contact name from the list and press OK
key, Select a number you want from the list and press OK key. Then press left soft key Done.
Note: You can enter at most 5 recipients.
3. Press next soft key to enter your text message. To learn how to enter letters, see section “ 5 Entering Letters,
Numbers, and Symbols”.
When you edit a message, the state bar will show the maximum number of characters that can fit in the text
body, as well as the current count of current entries.
4. When you finish editing your text, Press send soft key to send the message.
6.1.2 Sending a message to more than one recipients
You can add at most 5 recipients from your contacts list or the phone number manually entered at one time.
1. Select Menu →Msging → Compose.
2. Add at most 5 recipients, You can:
1）Enter the first number. Press key, enter the second number, and so on.
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2）Press Options soft key to select PhBook.
3）Select a contact name from the list and press OK key.
4）Select a number you want from the list and press OK key.
5）Press Done soft key to add the second number.
6）Repeat step 2）to 5）to add the other numbers.
3. Press Next soft key to edit the text.
4. Press Send soft key to send the message.

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6.1.3 Sending a pre-written message
If you don’t want to send the current message while editing, you can save the text to the draft box and edit them
later.
1. Select Menu → Msging → Draft.
2. Scroll through the list of drafts and press OK key.
3. Press Edit left soft key.
4. Enter the recipient number and your text.
5. Press Send left soft key, your message will be sent and saved to your Sent box.
6.1.4 Sending a saved message
Whether a message was successfully sent or not, it would be automatically saved to the Sent box. You can
re-use them.
1. Select Menu →Msging → Sent.
2. Scroll through the list of messages and press OK key to view the message.
3. Press Options right soft key to select Forward.
4. Enter the phone number manually or select one from the Contacts list.
5. Press Next left soft key to view and edit the message.
6. Press Send left soft key to send it.
6.1.5 Failing to send a message
You will fail to send or receive messages if your phone’s memory is full, or the messaging service is not available
during that time. To free up the memory, please erase old messages. See section “ 6.3 Erasing messages”.
6.1.6 Receiving incoming calls while creating messages
• If you don’t wish to answer the call, press Reject left soft key to reject it, and then go on with your messages.
• Press to answer the call. The message you were working on will be automatically saved to the draft box for
you to treat it later.
6.1.7 Viewing the Sent box
You can check the status of the messages you have sent as long as they have been saved to the Sent Box.
1. Select Menu → Msging→Sent.
2. Press up and down to scroll through the list of messages.
3. Press OK key to read the message.
4. Press options soft key, select an option from the list to execute the next step.
-Forward: send this message to another recipient by entering his/her phone number.
-Msg details: view the details of this message, including its call back number, date and time of call, etc.
-Call:call back.
-Add contact:Add this number to the contact list.
6.1.8 Viewing the Inbox
You can check the status of the messages you have received as long as they have been saved to the Inbox.
1. Select Menu →Msging →Inbox.
2. Press up and down to scroll through the list of messages.

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3. Press OK key to read the message.
4. Press Options soft key, select an option from the list to execute the next step.
-Reply:send a message to reply to this number.
-Forward: send this message to another recipient by entering his/her phone number.
-Msg details: to view the details of this message, including its call number, call back number, date and time of
call, etc.
-Call:call back.
-Add contact:Add this number to the contact list.
6.1.9 Marking the priority
You can mark the priority of messages.
1. Select Menu →Msging →Compose.
2. Enter the phone number and the text.
3. Press Options right soft key and select Mark urgent /Mark normal from the list.
4. Finish the following steps.
6.1.10 Using canned messages
You phone store 10 common messages for you.
1. Select Menu →Msging →Compose.
2. Enter the phone number and the text.
3. Press Options right soft key, select Canned msgs.
4. Select one message of the list, and finish the following steps.
6.2 Receiving text messages
When a new message is coming, a pop-up notification appears on the screen.
• Press Full view left soft key to view the message.
• Press Done right soft key to clear the screen and return to the idle status.
6.3 Erasing messages
You will have to erase old messages as they take up memory in your phone.
You have the option of erasing text messages, by erasing them one-at-a-time from the Sent or Inbox, or by
erasing them automatically.
6.3.1 Erasing a single message
1. Select Menu →Msging →Inbox, sent or draft.
2. Scroll down to select the message you want to erase.
3. Press Delete to erase the message. A pop-up notification will appear: “The message will be deleted.”
4. Press Yes soft key to erase the message.
6.3.2 Auto Erase Inbox
If your phone’s memory is limited, auto erase will delete old messages which had been read from Inbox to make
room for new coming ones. This option allows the user to turn the Auto Erase feature on or off.
1. Select Menu →Msging →Settings→Auto Erase.
2. Select on or off.

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3. Press OK key.
6.4 Setting a different call back number
You can send a call back number that is different from that of the outgoing text message.
1. Select Menu →Msging →Settings →Callback num .
2. Select on or off, press OK key.
3. If on is selected, enter the call back number.
4. Press Save soft key.
Note: The recipient can see the callback number only when his/her phone supports the function of displaying
callback number.
6.5 Setting the Delivery confirmation
1. Select Menu →Msging →Settings →Delivery conf.
2. Select on or off.
-on You can see the outgoing delivery confirmation.
-off The outgoing delivery confirmation will be processed without alerting.
3. Press OK key.
6.6 Setting the Duplicate detection
The phone can automatically detect homologous incoming text messages and save them as one single copy, in
order to save up your phone’s memory and make room for new ones.
1. Select Menu →Msging →Settings →Dup detection .
2. Select on or off.
-on Keep the original incoming message and erase the new coming homologue ones.
-off Keep all the homologue incoming messages.
3. Press OK key.
7 Storage of Contacts
The Contacts menu plays a roll as a folder of name cards for you to store information of contacts. You can add
data to each element. The order in which the elements would be displayed is shown below:
First name, Last name, Home phone, Work phone, Mobile phone, Unknown phone, Pager, Email, Speed Dial,
Ring tone.
7.1 Saving a new contact
1. Press Contacts shortcut key or Select Menu →Contacts.
2. Press the left soft key Add.
3. “First Name” will be highlighted. You can enter the first name directly. To learn how to enter letters, please refer
to paragraph “5.2 Entering words letter by letter ”.
4. Press down to highlight “Last Name” and enter the last name of the contact.
5. Press down to highlight “Home phone”, “Work phone”, “Mobile phone”, “Unknown phone”, “Pager”, “Email”,
enter the numbers.
6. Press down to highlight “Speed Dials” and “Ring tone”, press OK key to go to the next steps.
7. After entering the elements of the contact, press the left soft key Save to save the information.