Zte ZTE-C F451 User manual

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ZTE-C F451
User Guide

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LEGAL INFORMATION
Copyright © 2011 ZTE CORPORATION.
All rights reserved.
No part of this publication may be quoted, reproduced, translated or used in any form or
by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and microfilm, without
the prior written permission of ZTE Corporation.
ZTE Corporation reserves the right to make modifications on print errors or update
specifications in this guide without prior notice.
Version No. : V1.0
Edition Time : 09-2011
Manual No. : 079584503708

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Contents
Welcome ..........................................................................................................................................7
Your F451 ....................................................................................................................................7
Phone Overview...........................................................................................................................7
Specifications...............................................................................................................................9
Getting Started .................................................................................................................................9
Installing the Battery....................................................................................................................9
Installing the microSD Card.......................................................................................................10
Charging the Battery ..................................................................................................................10
Powering On/Off Your Phone....................................................................................................11
Home screen...............................................................................................................................11
Main Display Icons ....................................................................................................................12
Basic Operation..............................................................................................................................13
Menu Navigation........................................................................................................................13
Locking/Unlocking Your Phone ................................................................................................13
Locking Your Phone ..............................................................................................................13
Unlocking Your Phone...........................................................................................................13
Locking/Unlocking the Keypad.................................................................................................13
Easy Set-up.................................................................................................................................13
Entering Text..............................................................................................................................14
Calling............................................................................................................................................15
Making a Call.............................................................................................................................15
Using the Keypad...................................................................................................................15
Using the Contacts .................................................................................................................15
Using the Call History............................................................................................................15
Making an International Call .................................................................................................15
Answering a Call........................................................................................................................15
Speed Dialing.............................................................................................................................15
Assigning a Speed Dial..........................................................................................................15
Removing a Speed Dial..........................................................................................................16
Wait/Pause..................................................................................................................................16
Wait (W).................................................................................................................................16
2-Sec Pause (P) ......................................................................................................................16
In-Call Options...........................................................................................................................16
Recent Calls ...................................................................................................................................16
Contacts..........................................................................................................................................18
Adding a New Contact...............................................................................................................18
Editing a Contact........................................................................................................................18
Updating a Contact.....................................................................................................................18
Changing the Default Number ...................................................................................................18
Searching a Contact....................................................................................................................18
Managing Contacts.....................................................................................................................18
Deleting Contacts...................................................................................................................18
Locking/Unlocking Contacts .................................................................................................18
Copying Contacts to the microSD Card.................................................................................19
Sending Contacts via Bluetooth.............................................................................................19
Grouping Contacts .....................................................................................................................19
Adding Contacts to a Group...................................................................................................19

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Adding a New Group .............................................................................................................19
Sending a Message to Group Members .................................................................................19
My Name Card...........................................................................................................................20
Editing My Name Card..........................................................................................................20
Sending My Name Card via Message....................................................................................20
Sending My Name Card via Bluetooth..................................................................................20
Messaging ......................................................................................................................................21
Using the Message Key..............................................................................................................21
Creating and Sending a Text Message.......................................................................................21
Creating and Sending a Multimedia Message............................................................................21
Erasing Messages.......................................................................................................................21
Voicemail...................................................................................................................................22
Email & IM ................................................................................................................................22
Messaging Settings.....................................................................................................................22
Browser ..........................................................................................................................................23
Opening Web Pages...................................................................................................................23
Opening a New Browser Tab.....................................................................................................23
Setting a Speed Dial...................................................................................................................23
Browser Settings ........................................................................................................................23
Media Center..................................................................................................................................24
Browser ......................................................................................................................................24
My Music ...................................................................................................................................24
Playing Music.........................................................................................................................24
Creating a Playlist ..................................................................................................................24
Adding Songs to a Playlist.....................................................................................................24
Managing My Music..............................................................................................................25
My Ringtones.............................................................................................................................25
My Sounds .................................................................................................................................25
Playing and Using a Sound ....................................................................................................25
My Pictures ................................................................................................................................26
Recorder.....................................................................................................................................26
Camera .......................................................................................................................................26
Bluetooth®......................................................................................................................................28
Turning Bluetooth On or Off .....................................................................................................28
Pairing With a Bluetooth Device ...............................................................................................28
Bluetooth Settings......................................................................................................................28
Tools...............................................................................................................................................30
Calculator...................................................................................................................................30
Tip Calculator.............................................................................................................................30
Calendar .....................................................................................................................................30
Adding a New Event..............................................................................................................30
Viewing an Event...................................................................................................................30
Calendar Options....................................................................................................................30
Alarm Clock...............................................................................................................................31
Adding a New Alarm .............................................................................................................31
Alarm Options........................................................................................................................31
Stop Watch.................................................................................................................................31
World Clock...............................................................................................................................31
Notepad ......................................................................................................................................31
USB Mass Storage .....................................................................................................................31
Settings...........................................................................................................................................33

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Master Volume...........................................................................................................................33
Keyguard Settings......................................................................................................................33
Sounds Settings..........................................................................................................................33
Call Sounds ............................................................................................................................33
Alert Sounds...........................................................................................................................33
Keypad Volume .....................................................................................................................33
Digit Dial Readout .................................................................................................................34
Service Alerts.........................................................................................................................34
Power On/Off.........................................................................................................................34
Display Settings .........................................................................................................................34
Personal Banner .....................................................................................................................34
Backlight ................................................................................................................................34
Wallpaper...............................................................................................................................34
Display Themes......................................................................................................................35
Dial Fonts...............................................................................................................................35
Menu Font Size ......................................................................................................................35
Clock Format..........................................................................................................................35
Phone Settings............................................................................................................................35
Airplane Mode .......................................................................................................................35
Setting Shortcuts ....................................................................................................................35
Language................................................................................................................................36
Location..................................................................................................................................36
Current Country .....................................................................................................................36
Phone Security .......................................................................................................................36
Global Data Settings ..............................................................................................................37
System Select .........................................................................................................................37
Call Settings ...............................................................................................................................37
Answer Options......................................................................................................................37
Auto Retry..............................................................................................................................38
TTY Mode..............................................................................................................................38
One Touch Dial......................................................................................................................38
DTMF Tones..........................................................................................................................38
Hearing Aid Mode..................................................................................................................38
Memory......................................................................................................................................38
Save Options ..........................................................................................................................38
Phone Memory.......................................................................................................................39
Card Memory.........................................................................................................................39
Card Lock...............................................................................................................................39
Phone Info..................................................................................................................................39
For Your Safety..............................................................................................................................41
General Care...............................................................................................................................41
Aircraft Safety............................................................................................................................42
Hospital Safety...........................................................................................................................42
General Guidelines.....................................................................................................................42
Road Safety................................................................................................................................43
Vehicles Equipped With an Airbag............................................................................................43
Third Party Equipment...............................................................................................................43
Efficient Use...............................................................................................................................43
Radio Frequency (RF) Energy ...................................................................................................43
Emergency Services...................................................................................................................44
FCC Compliance........................................................................................................................44

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IC Notice....................................................................................................................................45
Copyright Notice........................................................................................................................45

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Welcome
Your F451
Thank you for choosing F451 digital mobile phone. It works in CDMA network, you can make
calls and send messages or emails while traveling or roaming.
To guarantee this mobile phone is always in its best condition, please read this manual carefully
and keep it for future reference. To ensure your safety, read the section: For Your Safety
thoroughly before using this phone for the first time.
Note: The pictures and icons presented in this manual are meant for illustrative purposes only
and may not accurately represent the actual pictures and icons found on the phone. Your phone
contains the most up to date information.
Phone Overview
1. Earpiece: Allows you to hear the caller.
2. LCD Screen: Displays all the information needed to operate your phone.
3. Left Soft Key: Press to display the Contacts List or access the function listed above the key.
4. Send Key: Press to make or receive a call. From the home screen, press to access the All
Calls list.
5. Speakerphone Key: Press to activate or deactivate the speakerphone.
6. Music Key: Press to display the My Music menu from the home screen.
7. Voicemail Key: Press and hold to dial your voicemail from home screen.
8. Vibration Mode Key: Press and hold to turn the vibration mode on or off from the home
screen.
9. Lock Key: Press and hold to lock the keypad from the home screen.
10. Message Key: Press to open a new text message from the home screen.
11. Center Select Key: Allows you to access the menu screen. It also allows you to accept
choices when navigating through a menu.
12. CLR Key: Delete characters or entire words during text entry mode. Press to return to the
previous menu or screen.
13. End/Power Key: Press to end calls or close applications. Press and hold to power your
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14. Right Soft Key: Press to enter the message box or access the function listed above the key.
15. Directional Key: Allows you to scroll through phone menu options and provides a shortcut to
phone functions from home screen.
16. Accessory/Charger Port: Connects the phone to the wall charger, or other compatible
accessories.
17. Camera Key: Press and hold to access the camera screen from the home screen.
18. Camera Flash: Camera flash used for taking pictures.
19. External Speaker: Allows you to listen to music, sounds or ringtones.
20. Camera: Built-in camera.
21. Headset Jack: Plug in an optional headset for convenient and hands-free conversations or
music playback.
22. Volume Keys: Allows you to adjust the master volume or the earpiece volume during a call.
23. Voice Recorder Key: Press to launch Voice Recorder from the home screen.

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Specifications
Model
F451
Dimensions (L x W x H)
110 ×61 ×12.5 mm
Weight
approximately 100 g including battery
Continuous Standby Time
about 220 hours
Continuous Talk Time
about 240 minutes
Note: The phone‟s talk and standby times are based on ideal working environments. Network
conditions or, for example, use of the extended backlight or browser, can use more battery power
and reduce talk/standby time.
Getting Started
Installing the Battery
1. Remove the battery cover by pressing downward and sliding it off.
2. Align the battery contacts with the phone terminal and press until you hear a “click”.

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Align the battery cover over the battery compartment and slide it upward until it clicks into place.
Installing the microSD Card
Your phone supports microSD card up to 16 GB. You can store music, pictures, and other files on
the microSD card.
Note: microSD logo is a trademark of the SD Card Association.
1.Position the microSD card with the metal contacts facing down and slide it into place until it is
fully inserted and locked in place.
2. Replace the battery cover.
Charging the Battery
Your device comes with a wall adapter and a USB cable which connect together to charge your
phone. To charge your phone:
1.Connect the USB cable into the wall adapter.
2.Plug the USB cable (as shown below) into the phone‟s Charger/Accessory Port.

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3.Plug the wall adapter into a power outlet.
Warning: Please use only an approved charging accessory to charge your device. Improper
handling of the charging port, as well as the use of an incompatible charger, may cause damage
to your device and void the warranty.
When not using the battery for a long time, remove it from the phone and store in a cool dry
place.
Powering On/Off Your Phone
It‟s important to fully charge the battery before turning on your phone.
To power on the phone, press and hold the End/Power Key until the LCD screen lights up.
Note: If the phone lock code has been activated, you need to enter the code to unlock the
phone. The default lock code is the last 4 digits of your phone number.
To power off the phone, press and hold the End/Power Key until the display turns off.
Home screen
The start screen indicates that your device is in the home screen.
1. Signal strength: The strength of the signal received by the device is indicated by the number
of bars displayed.
2. Contacts: Press the Left Soft Key to select this option.
3. Menu: Press the Center Select Key to select this option.
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4. Message: Press the Right Soft Key to select this option.
5. Battery strength: Four bars indicate a fully charged battery.
Note: The start screen may vary if you change the default display settings.
Main Display Icons
: CDMA 1X Signal Strength
: Airplane Mode
: No Service
: Battery Level
: All Sounds Off
: Alarm Only
: Vibrate On
: Missed Calls
: Message
: Alarm On
: Roaming
: Data Transfer
: Dormant
: Secure Sockets Layer
: Voice Call
: Keypad Lock
: Bluetooth On
: Calendar Appointment
Tip: Press Center Select Key [Menu] > Settings & Tools > Phone Info > Icon Glossary for
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Basic Operation
Menu Navigation
Your phone can be customized via the menu. Each function can be accessed by scrolling with the
Directional Key or by pressing the number that corresponds with the menu item.
1. To access the menu, press the Center Select Key [Menu].
2. To scroll through the menu, press the Directional Key up, down, left or right, or press the
number key that corresponds to the desired menu item.
3. To return to the previous page, press the CLR Key. To exit the current menu and return to
home screen, press the End/Power Key.
4. To access the message box, press the Right Soft Key [Message]. To access the contact
List, press the Left Soft Key [Contacts].
In this manual, the steps needed to access a function or menu, are shown in a straightforward
condensed form. For example, press the Center Select Key [Menu] > Settings & Tools >
Tools > Calendar.
Locking/Unlocking Your Phone
To keep your phone from unauthorized use, you can lock the phone. The use of your phone is
restricted once the phone is locked. You can still make emergency calls when the phone is locked.
Locking Your Phone
1. Press the Center Select Key [Menu] > Settings & Tools > Phone Settings > Phone
Security.
2. Enter the phone lock code and press the Center Select Key. The default lock code is the
last 4 digits of your phone number.
3. Select Lock Phone Now and press the Center Select Key.
Tip: You can choose to make the phone locked automatically when you power it on. For detailed
information, see “Phone Lock Setting”.
Unlocking Your Phone
1. Press the Right Soft Key [Unlock] from the home screen.
2. Enter the phone lock code and press the Center Select Key.
Locking/Unlocking the Keypad
To lock the keypad, press and hold the Lock Key from the home screen.
To unlock the keypad, press the Center Select Key, or press the Left or Right Soft Key and
Center Select Key sequentially depending on the current unlock options.
Note: To change the unlock options, press the Center Select Key [Menu] > Settings &
Tools > Keyguard Settings > Unlock Options and select Press Once or Press Twice.
Tip: You can choose to make the keypad locked automatically. Just press the Center Select
Key [Menu] > Settings & Tools > Keyguard Settings > Auto lock, and select On.
Easy Set-up
Easy Set-up will guide you to set the common sound or display setting options.
1. Press the Center Select Key [Menu] > Settings & Tools > Sounds Settings/Display
Settings > Easy Set-up.
2. Follow the prompts on the screen, and press the Center Select Key to set each sound or
display option or press the Right Soft Key to skip setting the option.

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Note: Press the CLR Key to go to the previous options and change the settings. Press the Left
Soft Key [Preview] or [Play] to view or play the option before setting it.
Entering Text
Your phone has a QWERTY keypad –a compact version of standard computer keyboard. Here‟s
how it works.
Press to switch lowercase and uppercase letters.
To type a number or symbol, press and then press the corresponding keys. Press
twice to enter all numbers or symbols.
Press the Left Soft Key to change the input mode: predictive text, alphabetic and numeric.
To open the symbols, press or press the Left Soft Key and select Symbols. Use the
Directional Key and the Center Select Key to enter a symbol. You can press the Left/Right
Soft Key [Prev/Next] to view more symbols.
To open the smileys, press or press the Left Soft Key and select Smileys. Use the
Directional Key and the Center Select Key to enter a smiley.
To add a quick text, press the Right Soft Key [Options] and select Insert Quick Text, choose
an entry and press the Center Select Key.
To move the cursor, use the Directional Key.
To delete the character before the cursor, press or the CLR Key. In predictive text input
mode, hold or the CLR Key to delete the word before the cursor. In alphabetic or numeric
input mode, hold or the CLR Key to delete all characters before the cursor.
To start a new line, press .
To enter a space, press .

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Calling
Making a Call
Using the Keypad
1. Enter the destination phone number.
2. Press the Send Key.
Note: To make an emergency call, enter the emergency number and press the Send Key. If
possible, remain stationary and keep the line connected.
Using the Contacts
1. Press the Center Select Key [Menu] > Contacts > Contact List.
2. Select a contact you want to call. If the contact has multiple numbers, you can open the
contact and select a phone number.
3. Press the Send Key.
Note: Selecting a contact and then pressing the Send Key will dial the default number of the
contact automatically.
Using the Call History
1. Press the Center Select Key [Menu] > Recent Calls.
2. Navigate through the menu and press the Center Select Key to view the missed, received,
dialed or all calls.
3. Select a number or contact you want to call and press the Send Key.
Shortcut: Press the Send Key in home screen to view all calls list.
Making an International Call
1. Press on the keypad to display the „+‟required for international calls.
2. Enter the country code, area code, and phone number.
3. Press the Send Key.
Answering a Call
When the phone rings or vibrates, press the Send Key to answer the call.
If you don‟t want to answer, just press the End/Power Key.
Note: You can change the default call answering options by pressing the Center Select Key
[Menu] > Settings & Tools > Call Settings > Answer Options.
Speed Dialing
This feature is ideal for frequently dialed numbers and allows contact entries to be dialed via the
keypad with only one, two, or three key presses.
One-Touch Dialing:
1-9: Press and hold the number you wish to connect to for more than 1 second.
1: Speed Dial entry 1 (Voicemail) is already assigned.
Two-Touch Dialing:
10-99: Press the first digit then press and hold the second digit of the number to dial.
Three-Touch Dialing:
100-999: Press the first and second digits, then press and hold the third digit of the number to
dial.
Assigning a Speed Dial
1. Press the Center Select Key [Menu] > Contacts > Speed Dials.

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2. Select a speed dial entry, or enter the speed dial digits in the Go to field, then press the
Center Select Key [Set].
3. Select a contact in the contact list and press the Center Select Key. If the contact has
multiple phone numbers, you need to choose a number.
4. Select Yes and press the Center Select Key.
Removing a Speed Dial
1. Press the Center Select Key [Menu] > Contacts > Speed Dials.
2. Select a speed dial entry, or enter the speed dial digits in the Go to field.
3. Press the Right Soft Key [Remove].
4. Select Yes and press the Center Select Key.
Wait/Pause
Pauses are used for automated systems (i.e., voicemail or calling cards). The numbers entered
after the pause will automatically be dialed after the pause. This feature is useful for dialing into
systems that require a code.
Wait (W)
The phone stops dialing until you press the Send Key to dial the next number.
1. Enter the phone number.
2. Press the Right Soft Key [Options].
3. Select Add Wait and press the Center Select Key.
4. Enter additional number(s).
5. Press the Send Key to dial.
2-Sec Pause (P)
The phone waits 2 seconds before sending the next string of digits automatically.
1. Enter the phone number.
2. Press the Right Soft Key [Options].
3. Select Add 2-sec Pause and press the Center Select Key.
4. Enter additional number(s) (pin number or credit card number).
5. Press the Send Key to dial.
In-Call Options
The following features and options are available during a call.
To adjust the volume, press the Volume Keys.
To mute or unmute your voice, press the Left Soft Key [Mute/Unmute].
To activate or deactivate the speakerphone, press the Speakerphone Key.
Press the Right Soft Key [Options] for more options.
New Txt Message: Create a new text message.
Contact List: View the contact list.
Recent Calls: View the call history.
Bluetooth Menu: Open the Bluetooth menu.
Main Menu: Open the main menu.
Notepad: Open the notepad.
Voice Privacy: Turn the voice privacy feature on or off.
Recent Calls
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Missed: View the calls you did not answered.
Received: View the calls you answered.
Dialed: View the calls made from your phone.
All: View the missed, received and dialed calls.
View Timers: View the information of Last call, All calls, Received calls, Dialed calls,
Roaming calls, Transmit data, Received data, Total data, Last reset, Lifetime calls and
Lifetime data counter. And you can also reset them separately or together.

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Contacts
Adding a New Contact
1. Press the Center Select Key [Menu] > Contacts > New Contact.
2. Enter the contact information you need and press the Center Select Key [Save].
Editing a Contact
1. Press the Left Soft Key [Contacts] in the home screen or press the Center Select Key
[Menu] > Contacts > Contact List.
2. Select a contact and press the Left Soft Key [Edit].
3. Edit or add the contact information and press the Center Select Key [Save].
Updating a Contact
1. Enter the phone number you want to save in the home screen.
2. Press the Left Soft Key [Save].
3. Select Update Existing and press the Center Select Key.
4. Select the contact you would like to update and press the Center Select Key.
5. Select the desired number type and press the Center Select Key to update the contact.
Changing the Default Number
1. Press the Left Soft Key [Contacts] in the home screen.
2. Select a contact and press the Left Soft Key [Edit].
3. Highlight the number you would like to set as the default and press the Right Soft Key
[Options].
4. Select Set as Default and press the Center Select Key.
5. Select Yes and press the Center Select Key.
6. Press the Center Select Key [Save] to update the contact's information.
Searching a Contact
1. Press the Left Soft Key [Contacts] in the home screen to view the contact list.
2. Enter the contact name in the Go to field and the contacts matching the name will be
highlighted.
Managing Contacts
Deleting Contacts
1. Press the Left Soft Key [Contacts] in the home screen.
2. Press the Right Soft Key [Options], select Manage Contacts > Erase and press the
Center Select Key.
3. Press the Center Select Key [Mark] to select the contacts, or press the Right Soft Key
[Mark All] to mark all contacts and then press the Left Soft Key [Done].
4. Select Yes and press the Center Select Key to confirm.
Note: You can also select a contact in the contact list, press the Right Soft Key [Options] >
Erase,select Yes and press the Center Select Key to delete it.
Locking/Unlocking Contacts
You can lock or unlock the phone contacts in the contact list and the locked contacts cannot be
deleted.

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1. Press the Left Soft Key [Contacts] in the home screen.
2. Press the Right Soft Key [Options], select Manage Contacts > Lock/Unlock and press
the Center Select Key.
3. Press the Center Select Key [Mark] to mark the contacts you want to lock or unlock, or
press the Right Soft Key [Mark All] to mark all contacts and then press the Left Soft Key
[Done].
Copying Contacts to the microSD Card
You can copy contacts to a microSD card when it is inserted into the phone. The contact files are
saved in synched\contact on the microSD card.
1. Press the Left Soft Key [Contacts] in the home screen.
2. Press the Right Soft Key [Options], select Manage Contacts > Copy to Memory Card
and press the Center Select Key.
3. Press the Center Select Key [Mark] to mark the contacts, or press the Right Soft Key
[Mark All] to mark all contacts and then press the Left Soft Key [Done].
4. Select Yes and press the Center Select Key.
Note: You can also copy or move the contacts in the microSD card to your phone.
Sending Contacts via Bluetooth
You can send the contacts (V-card) to the Bluetooth devices that support V-card.
1. Press the Left Soft Key [Contacts] in the home screen.
2. Select a contact and press the Right Soft Key [Options].
3. Select Send via Bluetooth and press the Center Select Key.
4. Press the Center Select Key [Mark] to mark more contacts, or press the Right Soft Key
[Mark All] to mark all contacts and then press the Left Soft Key [Done].
5. Follow the on-screen prompts and pair with a new Bluetooth device or select a
previously-paired Bluetooth device to send the V-card.
Note: Not all Bluetooth devices can receive V-card. Not all contact information is contained in a
V-card.
Grouping Contacts
It‟s easier to manage your contacts by grouping them. You can add, rename, delete the groups or
send a message to all contacts in a group.
Adding Contacts to a Group
1. Press the Center Select Key [Menu] > Contacts > Groups.
2. Select a group and press the Right Soft Key [Options].
3. Select Add and press the Center Select Key.
4. Press the Center Select Key [Mark] to mark your desired contacts and press the Left Soft
Key [Done].
Adding a New Group
1. Press the Center Select Key [Menu] > Contacts > Groups.
2. Press the Left Soft Key [New].
3. Enter the new group name and press the Center Select Key [Save].
Sending a Message to Group Members
1. Press the Center Select Key [Menu] > Contacts > Groups.
2. Select a group you want to send a message to and press the Right Soft Key [Options].
3. Select New Txt Message or New Multimedia Message and press the Center Select Key.

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4. Write the message and press the Center Select Key [Send].
My Name Card
My Name Card is your personal contact, which you can send as a V-card via a message or
Bluetooth.
Editing My Name Card
1. Press the Center Select Key [Menu]> Contacts > My Name Card.
2. Press the Center Select Key [Edit].
3. Enter your contact information and press the Center Select Key [Save].
Sending My Name Card via Message
1. Press the Center Select Key [Menu]> Contacts > My Name Card.
2. Press the Right Soft Key [Options], then select Send via Multimedia Message and press
the Center Select Key.
3. Create a multimedia message with My Name Card as an attachment, and then press the
Center Select Key [Send].
Sending My Name Card via Bluetooth
You can send My Name Card to the Bluetooth devices that support V-card.
1. Press the Center Select Key [Menu]> Contacts > My Name Card.
2. Press the Right Soft Key [Options], then select Send via Bluetooth and press the Center
Select Key.
3. Follow the on-screen prompts and pair with a new Bluetooth device or select a
previously-paired Bluetooth device to send My Name Card.