AT&T Z221 User Manual
Legal Information Devices purchased for use on AT&T’s system are designed for use exclusively on AT&T’s system. You agree that you won’t make any modifications to the Equipment or programming to enable the Equipment to operate on any other system. A voice plan is required on all voice-capable devices, unless specifically noted otherwise in the terms governing your agreement. Some devices or plans may require you to subscribe to a data plan.
Table of Contents Getting Started................................................. 3 Removing the Back Cover...................................... 3 Battery.................................................................. 3 SIM Card............................................................... 4 Charging Your Phone............................................. 4 Powering Phone On/Off......................................... 5 Getting to Know Your Phone................................. 6 Entering Text......
Table of Contents Social Networking.......................................... 29 AT&T Social Net.................................................. 29 Yellow Pages.................................................... 30 YPmobile............................................................ 30 Settings............................................................ 31 Sound Profiles Settings........................................ 31 Phone Settings....................................................
Getting Started Note: In this User Manual, “press a key” means to press the key and release it, while “hold a key” means to press the key for at least two seconds and then release it. Removing the Back Cover 1. Hold the Power/End Key to turn off the phone. 2. Remove the back cover of your phone. 3. Carefully insert the battery with the contacts located against the metal springs. 4. Push down the battery until it clicks into place. 1. Hold the Power/End Key to turn off the phone. 2.
Getting Started SIM Card Inserting the SIM (Subscriber Identification Module) Card You can obtain a SIM card from your service provider when you sign on as a subscriber. Caution: • Do not bend or scratch your SIM card. Keep the card away from electricity and magnetism. • Don’t touch the metal surface of the SIM card. Doing so could cause information on the card to be lost or destroyed.
Getting Started 1. Open the USB port cover. 2. Insert the charger’s USB adapter into the USB port. 3. Plug the charger into a standard AC wall outlet. 4. When the battery is fully charged, unplug the charger and disconnect it from the phone. Notes: • The phone automatically switches off if the battery power is too low. • Make sure the charger’s connector is inserted correctly. Do not force the connector into the port. • The battery will remain fully charged for 3 to 4 hours.
Getting Started Getting to Know Your Phone Earpiece Camera Lens Internal Display OK Key Left Soft Key Send Key Task Key Camera Key * Key External Display 4-Way Navigation Key Right Soft Key Power/End Key Microphone Clear & Back Key Volume Up/ Down Keys Charger/ Headset Port # Key Speaker (back) 6
Getting Started Key Functions Key Description OK Key From idle mode: Press to open att.net. In lists and menus: Press to start an application/function. 4-Way Navigation Key From idle mode: Used to activate preset functions. In lists, messages, and menus: Used to scroll up, down, left, and right. Left Soft Key/ Right Soft Key The bottom line of the display shows the options that can be selected using the Left and Right Soft Keys. The options change depending on the application/function being used.
Getting Started Key Functions (continued) Key Description * Key Press to enter *. In an editing screen: Press to enter punctuation and symbols. # Key Press to enter #. In an editing screen: Press to change the input method. From idle mode: Hold to activate meeting mode with vibration. Idle Mode Indicators and Icons After powering on the phone, when the name of the network is displayed on the screen, the phone is in idle mode and ready for use.
Getting Started Indicator What it means Headset mode Bluetooth on All calls divert Battery status Missed call Roaming The message memory is full Vibrate and ringing Headset and vibrate mode GPRS in use (solid blue and green) Alarm 9
Getting Started Main Menu From idle mode, press the Right Soft Key for Menu to access the main menu Icon What it means Description Address Book Add and edit contacts Messaging Send and read SMS or MMS messages YPmobile Yellow pages Mobile Web Access the web with att.
Entering Text Changing Input Mode You can enter text into your phone using the following input methods: ZiAbc (default input method), abc, Abc, ABC, and number input. You can also switch the language between English and Spanish. Current Text Mode When you are in a field that allows characters to be entered, the text input mode indicator is shown in the upper right corner of the display. Changing Input Mode or Language Press the # Key and select an input method or language.
Entering Text Entering Letters (Abc/ABC/abc) Entering Numbers P ress a number key (2 through 9) multiple times until the preferred letter is shown on the screen. Press once to enter the first letter on the keypad; press twice quickly to enter the second letter, and so on. • Press the 0 Key to add a space. • Press and hold the 0 Key to enter 0. Press the # Key and select 123. The input method ) is shown on the display. You can enter icon ( numbers directly using the number keys.
Calls Making a Voice Call Receiving Calls 1. From idle mode, enter a phone number. 2. Press the Send Key to call the number. When a voice call comes in, press the Send Key to answer the call. Tip: If you have connected a headset to the phone, you can press the button on the headset to answer the call. Using the Address Book 1. From idle mode, select Menu > Address Book. 2. Highlight a contact and press the Send Key to call the contact.
Messages Types of Messages Your phone provides the following message types: • Text Messages (SMS) • Multimedia (Picture) Messages (MMS) • Instant Messages (IMs) The Short Message Service (SMS) lets you send and receive text messages to and from other mobile phones and email addresses. To use this feature, you may need to subscribe to your service provider’s message service.
Messages Voicemail Voicemail Settings From idle mode, select Menu > Messaging > Settings > Voicemail number to check the voicemail number. Your voicemail number is preset by your service provider. You do not need to set it manually. Receiving a Voicemail When the system sends you a message notifying you that there is a new voicemail, hold the 1 Key to access the voicemail service from idle mode. Note: Contact your service provider for more information on using the voicemail service.
Messages Message Settings Using Message Templates From idle mode, select Menu > Messaging > Settings to change the MMS/SMS/Template settings. 1. From idle mode, select Menu > Messaging > Create Message. 2. M ove to the Text field and select Options > Template. 3. Select a template and press the OK Key to insert the template. MMS Settings (Multi. msg.
Messages Instant Messaging A built-in instant messaging module is offered on your phone, through which you will be able to chat with your friends in real time using your favorite instant messaging provider, such as AIM®, Yahoo!® Messenger, or Windows Live™ Messenger. 1. From idle mode, select Menu > Messaging > IM. 2. Upon the first use, select the name of your instant messaging provider, and then select OK. The remaining steps will vary slightly for each provider. 3.
Messages Mobile Email Carry your email inbox in your pocket! With Mobile Email, you can access numerous providers, including AT&T ®, AOL®, Yahoo!, Gmail™, Windows Live, and others. 1. From idle mode, select Menu > Messaging > Mobile Email. 2. Select the name of your email provider. The steps that follow will vary depending on your provider. 3. When you select Other Providers, you may be asked to accept terms of service and/or to select your email domain. Follow the on-screen instructions. 4.
Address Book Adding a Contact Setting Speed Dial You can store contacts with a variety of phone and fax numbers and additional address details. The phone can store up to 500 items. The capacity of the phone book on your SIM card depends on the type of SIM card provided by your service provider. The saved location is identified by the icon shown before the contacts. 1. Select Menu > Address Book > Left Soft Key > Add New Contact. 2. Enter the information of the contact, such as name, number, and so on.
Address Book Using Address Book Entry Options 1. From idle mode, select Menu > Address Book. 2. Scroll to the desired contact and press the Left Soft Key for more options: Add new contact: Create a new contact. Call: Call the highlighted contact. Send message: Send SMS or MMS messages to this contact. Edit contact: Edit this contact information. Delete contact: Delete this contact. Share contact info: Send this contact as a business card via MMS message.
Bluetooth ® Your phone includes support for Bluetooth, which can be used to connect your phone to a wireless headset. You can also use it to transfer files between your phone and other Bluetooth devices, such as another phone or a laptop. Not all applications or devices can be supported because Bluetooth is an open forum and different manufacturers have different standards and implementation. Enabling Bluetooth By default, Bluetooth is disabled on your phone.
Bluetooth Sending Data Receiving Data Before sending data, please confirm the following two items: • Bluetooth function is enabled. • The paired device is visible, paired, and connected. 1. Select your desired file, press the Left Soft Key for Options, and select Send > Via Bluetooth. 2. Select the aim device from the device list, and press the OK Key to send the file. 1. Enable Bluetooth function. 2.
Mobile Web Browse the web directly from your mobile phone. Check the weather, visit your favorite websites, and enjoy access to the Internet on the go. From idle mode, press the OK Key or select Menu > Mobile Web. Using the att.net Homepage The att.
Tools Alarm Calendar This feature allows you to set an alarm to ring at a specific time. 1. From idle mode, select Menu > My Stuff > Tools > Alarm. 2. Press the OK Key for Edit and configure the alarm as required using the Alarm Setup Screen: With this feature, you can use the calendar, set appointments, and view events. 1. From idle mode, select Menu > My Stuff > Tools > Calendar. 2. Press the Left Soft Key for Options to access the following: • New: Add meeting, memo, or anniversary.
Tools Calculator Tip Calculator With this feature, you can use the phone as a calculator. The calculator provides the basic arithmetic functions: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. 1. From idle mode, select Menu > My Stuff > Tools > Calculator. 2. Enter the first number using the number keys. 3. Enter the operation for your calculation by pressing up, down, left, or right on the 4-Way Navigation Key. 4. Enter the second number. 5. Press the OK Key for Equal to view the result.
Tools World Time Recent Calls With this feature, you can check the current local time and date for major cities around the world. 1. From idle mode, select Menu > My Stuff > Tools > World Time. 2. Press left or right on the 4-Way Navigation Key to view the time of desired city. 3. Press the OK Key > Left Soft Key to save the selected city time as the time setting on your phone. 4. Press the Right Soft Key to exit. With this feature, you can check the call log and call duration.
Entertainment Your phone allows you to use a camera, video camera, and voice recorder to take photos, shoot video clips, record voice memos, and more. Video Pictures Recording a Video Your phone includes a photo management function. Photos in the phone’s memory or on the external memory card can be browsed, transmitted, set as wallpaper, moved, renamed, copied, and deleted. Note: The preloaded photos on the phone cannot be transmitted or deleted.
Entertainment Music Voice Recorder You can use the following method to play a sound file. 1. From idle mode, select Menu > My Stuff > Audio > My Audio. 2. Highlight a sound file and press the OK Key to play it. This function allows you to record a voice memo. You can also set the voice memo as a ringtone. 28 Recording 1. From idle mode, select Menu > My Stuff > Tools > Voice recorder. 2. Select Start to start recording your voice memo. 3. Select Pause to pause the recording. 4. Select Contin.
Social Networking AT&T Social Net Keep on top of your world with AT&T Social Net, which allows you to access the latest news as well as popular social networks—including Facebook,® Twitter,® and MySpace™—all in one place. 1. From the idle screen, select Menu > My Stuff > Games & Apps > Applications > AT&T Social Net. 2. To accept data charges if asked, select Continue. To accept the End User License Agreement, select Accept. 3. Select the social network of your choice from the top row. 4.
Yellow Pages YPmobile YPmobile enables you to search for local information and share results with your online network of friends. Map-based search and quick access to recently viewed business and events gives you more convenient ways to find what you’re looking for. Integration with Facebook and Twitter adds to the application’s sharing capabilities by letting you broadcast your newly discovered local hot spots. 1. From idle mode, select Menu > YPmobile.
Settings Sound Profiles Settings Phone Settings You can set and edit an appropriate profile depending on your current environment. 1. From idle mode, select Menu > Settings > Sound Profiles. 2. Select a profile and press the Left Soft Key for Edit. • Select Voice call ringtone to set the voice call ringtone. • Select Ring volume to set the volume of the ringtone. • Select Ring type to set the ring type. • Select Message tone to set the notification ringtone for an incoming message.
Settings Display Settings Calls Settings From idle mode, select Menu > Settings > Display. • Select Wallpaper and select a photo saved in Pictures or Other files. This will be used as wallpaper, which is shown in idle mode. • Select Backlight duration to adjust the backlight duration. • Select Main menu view to set the main menu to be displayed as List or Grid. • Select Brightness to adjust the screen brightness. • Select Keypad light to adjust how long the backlight for the keypad remains on.
Settings Security Settings PIN Codes A password can protect your phone and help avoid illegal use. If your phone is password protected, you will have to enter the correct password when the phone is turned on. • For a new phone, the protection function is not activated by default, and the default password is 0000. • From idle mode, select Menu > Settings > Security > Activate security codes > Phone lock code to start or stop password protection.
Settings PUK Codes Fixed Dial Numbers A PUK code is the unlock code for the SIM card. When the SIM card is locked, you have to enter the correct PUK code and then enter the new PIN code. The SIM card can then be used normally. • A PUK code may be supplied with a new card. Contact your service provider for more information. • A PUK code can only be entered 10 times in a row. If you enter the wrong PUK code more than 10 times, the SIM card will be locked indefinitely.
Accessibility TTY Mode Your handset is a TTY-compatible device. Simply connect the TTY equipment to the headset jack. 1. From idle mode, select Menu > Settings > Phone > TTY setting. 2. Select one of the following options and press the OK Key for Select. • Full: Users who cannot talk or hear may use this setting to send and receive text messages through TTY equipment.
Care and Maintenance General Care Your handset contains delicate electronic circuitry, magnets, and battery systems. You should treat it with care and give particular attention to the following points: • Do not allow the handset, battery, or accessories to come into contact with liquids or moisture at any time. Do not immerse the handset in any liquid. • Do not place the handset alongside computer disks, credit cards, travel cards, and other magnetic media.
Care and Maintenance • Immediately remove an expired battery from the phone. • The earpiece may become warm during normal use. Also, the handset itself may become warm while the battery is being charged. • When a handset is in vibration mode, the vibration can sometimes cause the handset to move. • Be careful not to place the handset near heat sources (such as a heater) or too close to the edge of a table. • Use a damp or anti-static cloth to clean the handset.
Care and Maintenance • Do not try to make a call or have a conversation while the temperature of the charging battery is above 122°F (50°C). • Take care not to put your handset in the back pocket of your trousers or skirt and then sit on it. Also, do not put your phone at the bottom of a bag where it may be subject to excessive weight or pressure. Doing so may damage the LCD and camera lens and cause them to malfunction.
Care and Maintenance Aircraft Safety • Power off your phone before the airplane takes off. In order to protect the airplane’s communication system from interference, it is prohibited to use mobile phone in flight. If you want to use the mobile phones before the airplane takes off, you should get aircrew’s permission according to safety regulations.
Care and Maintenance Third-Party Equipment The use of third-party equipment, cables, or accessories not made or authorized by the manufacturer, may invalidate the warranty of your handset and also adversely affect the handset’s operation. For example, use only the manufacturer mains cable supplied with the AC charger.
Care and Maintenance Notes: • Tell the operator which service you require: Police, Ambulance, Fire Brigade, Coast Guard, or Mountain Rescue Service. Tell them where you are and remain stationary (if possible) to maintain contact. • Due to the nature of the cellular system, the connection of emergency calls cannot be guaranteed. You should never rely solely on any wireless device for essential communications, such as medical emergencies.
Troubleshooting and FAQs If you encounter problems while using the phone, or if it performs erratically, you can consult the information in the chart below. If your particular problem cannot be resolved using the information in the chart, contact your service providers. Problem Possible Causes Possible Solution Poor reception The network signal is too weak at your current location, for example, in a basement or near a tall building, because wireless transmissions cannot effectively reach it.
Troubleshooting and FAQs Problem Possible Causes Possible Solution Battery will not charge The battery or battery charger is damaged. Contact the dealer. The phone’s temperature is below 14°F (-10°C) or above 122 °F (50°C). Adjust the battery charging environment to avoid temperature extremes. Poor contact between the battery and charger. Check all connectors to make sure all connections have been properly made. The standby time is related to your service provider system configuration.
Troubleshooting and FAQs Problem Possible Causes Possible Solution Unable to connect to the network (U)SIM card invalid. Contact your service provider. You are not within the network’s service area. Determine the service area with your service provider. Poor signal. Move to an open space, or if you are inside a building, move closer to a window. PIN code is blocked You have entered an incorrect PIN code three consecutive times. Contact your service provider.
Specifications Handset specifications are shown in the following table. Handset Standards WCDMA 850MHz,1900MHz HSDPA GSM 850MHz, 900MHz, 1800MHz, and 1900MHz Dimensions (H × W × D) 3.76” (H) x 1.92” (W) x 0.73” (D) Weight 0.83 oz. Display 2.0” TFT color screen Camera 0.3 megapixel camera Extended memory N/A Battery 900 mAh, Lithium ion (Li-ion) Performance BMP/JPG/GIF image; 3GP/MP4 video; MP3/AMR/WAV/ACC/ACC+ audio; USB 1.1; JAVA MIDP 2.
FCC Compliance This mobile phone complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Radio Frequency (RF) Energy This model device meets the government’s requirements for exposure to radio waves. This device is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U.S. Government. The exposure standard for wireless devices employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate or SAR. The SAR limit set by the FCC is 1.6W/kg.
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