ZTE-G R290 Mobile Phone User Manual
LEGAL INFORMATION Copyright © 2012 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. The manual is published by ZTE Corporation. We reserve the right to make modifications on print errors or update specifications without prior notice. Version No.: R1.0 Edition Time: 2012.09.
Table of Contents SECURITY ................................ 5 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ......... 5 FCC COMPLIANCE ................ 14 HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION ....................... 16 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY ... 18 KEY FUNCTIONS ................... 20 LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE KEYPAD ......................... 22 STATUS BAR ICONS ............. 22 BATTERY ................................ 23 INSERTING THE SIM CARD .. 25 INSERTING THE MEMORY CARD ......................................
SETTING YOUR PHONE ....... 33 BLUETOOTH.......................... 34 ORGANIZER .......................... 35 FILE MANAGER .................... 36 GAMES ................................... 36 MULTIMEDIA.......................... 37 SERVICES .............................. 38 WLAN .....................................
Security To protect your mobile phone from illegal use, take the security measures as follows: Set PIN codes of the SIM card. Set handset lock code. Set call restrictions. Safety Precautions This section includes some important information on safe and efficient operation. Please read this information before using the phone. Operational Precautions Please use your phone properly. When making or receiving a call, please hold your phone as holding a wireline telephone.
from your body when transmitting. Do not touch the antenna when the phone is in use. Touching the antenna area affects call quality and may cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than needed. Some people may be susceptible to epileptic seizures or blackouts when exposed to flashing lights, such as when watching television or playing video games.
them. Use hands-free function of the phone, if available. Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if conditions require. Precautions for Medical Devices and Facilities When using your phone near pacemakers, please always keep the phone more than eight inches (about twenty centimeters) from the pacemaker when the phone is switched on. Do not carry the phone in the breast pocket. Use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for interference.
from RF (radio frequency) energy. In those facilities with special demand, such as hospital or health care facilities, please pay attention to the restriction on the use of mobile phone. Switch off your phone if required. Mobile Phone Please use original accessories or accessories approved by the phone manufacturer.
Using the phone near electrical appliances such as TV, telephone, radio and personal computer can cause interference. Do not expose your mobile phone to direct sunlight or store it in hot areas. High temperatures can shorten the life of electronic devices. Keep your phone dry. Any liquid may damage your phone. The phone cannot be used at an altitude higher than 2000 meters. Do not drop, knock or harshly treat the phone. Rough handling can break internal circuit boards.
Operating phone may interfere with medical devices like hearing aides and pacemakers, or other medical devices in hospital. Consult a physician or the manufacturer of the medical device before using phone. Be aware of the usage limitation when using phone at places such as oil warehouses, or chemical factories, where there are explosive gases or explosive products being processed, because even if your phone is in idle state, it still transmits radio frequency (RF) energy.
Precautions for Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Switch off your phone prior to entering any area with potentially explosive atmospheres, such as fueling areas, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities. Do not remove, install, or charge batteries in such areas. Spark in a potentially explosive atmosphere can cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.
using the phone if necessary. Safety and General Use in Vehicles Safety airbag, brake, speed control system and oil eject system shouldn’t be affected by wireless transmission. If you do meet problems above, please contact your automobile provider. Do not place your phone in the area over an airbag or in the airbag deployment area. Airbags inflate with great force.
the plane is on the ground. If the mobile phone has the function of automatic timing power-on, please check your alarm setting to make sure that your phone will not be automatically turned on during flight. Battery Use Do not short-circuit the battery, as this can cause the unit to overheat or ignite. Do not store battery in hot areas or throw it into fire. Otherwise, it will cause explosion. Do not disassemble or refit the battery.
Please stop using the charger and battery when they are damaged or show evidence of aging. Return the worn-out battery to the provider or dispose of it in accordance with environment regulations. Do not dispose of it in household rubbish. Please use original batteries or batteries approved by the phone manufacturer. Using any unauthorized battery may affect your handset performance or may cause danger of explosion, etc. Warning: If the battery is damaged, do not discharge it.
This mobile phone complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. —Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help. Changes or modification not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Health and safety information Radio Frequency (RF) Energy This model phone meets the government’s requirements for exposure to radio waves.
measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit set by the FCC is 1.6W/kg. *Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions accepted by the FCC with the phone transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR level of the phone while operating can be well below the maximum value.
The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this model phone with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines. SAR information on this model phone is on file with the FCC and can be found under the Display Grant section of http://www.fcc.
should have known the possibility of such damages. The user should refer to the enclosed warranty card for full warranty and service information. Note: The pictures and icons shown in the manual are just schematic drawings for function demonstration. If they are inconsistent with your handset, please take your handset as the standard. If the inconsistency exits in the manual because of the handset function updating, please refer to the follow-up public information from ZTE CORPORATION.
Key Functions Headset jack Earpiece 4-Way Navigation keys and Center key Charger interface Messaging key Phonebook key Left soft key Send key Right soft key End/Power key QWERTY keyboard 20
Function Description Left soft key Performs the function indicated at the left bottom of the screen. Right soft key Performs the function indicated at the right bottom of the screen. Center key Press to confirm actions and make selections. 4-Way Navigation keys These keys (UP, DOWN, LEFT and RIGHT) allow for navigation through menu options and quick access to some function menus. Send key Press to dial a phone number or answer a call, or view the call history in the standby mode.
Note: In this User Manual, “press a key” means to press the key and release it immediately, while “hold a key” means to press the key for at least two seconds and then release it. Locking and Unlocking the Keypad In idle screen, hold key to lock the keypad. Key. To unlock the keypad, press the Left soft key and then press Locking the keypad can prevent unintentional operations on it. You can answer an incoming call with the regular operation when the keypad is locked.
Missed call Silent Alarm clock set Meeting New SMS Bluetooth New MMS Keypad locked Battery The lithium ion battery of the mobile phone can be immediately used after unpacking. Installing and removing the battery 1. Make sure that your phone is off and remove the battery cover. 2. Insert the battery by aligning the metal contacts with the contacts in the battery slot. And then push down the upper section of the battery until it clicks into place.
To remove the battery, pull it up and remove it from the mobile phone. 3. Replace the battery cover and close it gently until you hear a click.
Charging the battery Your phone is powered by a rechargeable battery. For maximum battery performance, it is recommended that you first use up the battery power and then charge it completely. A new battery’s full performance is achieved only after three complete charge and discharge cycles. 1. Connect your travel adapter to the right side of your mobile phone as shown in the diagram. 2. Connect the other end of the travel adapter to the mains socket. 3.
3. Remove the battery if it is already installed. 4. Hold your SIM card with the cut corner oriented as shown and then slide it into the card holder with the metal contacts facing downwards. 5. Replace the battery first. 6. Replace the battery cover. Insert the SIM1card SIM card (Subscriber Identity Module) is a micro-chip that holds your personal information such as names and phone numbers.
won’t work without it. If you already have contacts on your SIM card, they can be transferred in most cases. Inserting the Memory Card You can use a memory card to expand the storage of the phone. You can store or copy files such as photos, music, videos and so on. Do not take out the card or switch off the phone while transmitting or storing data, which may cause data loss or damage to the phone or the card. Insert the memory card as follows. Open the battery cover.
Insert the Memory card Powering your phone on/off Make sure that your SIM card is in your mobile phone and that the battery is charged. Hold the End/Power key to power on/off the phone. The phone will automatically search for the network when switched on.
Writing Text Entering letters Press A ~ Z to enter desired characters. It does not work in numeric (123) mode. Press to switch between uppercase and lowercase. Press to enter a space. Press Right soft key to delete letters left of the cursor. Entering numbers In numeric mode, use the numeric keys to enter numbers. Entering Symbols Press Options→Input method→Insert symbol, then select desired symbol.
it makes sense to add these numbers to your Phonebook. You can then access these numbers quickly and easily. 1. Go to Menu→Phonebook→Add new contact. 2. Select to save the number to SIM or phone. 3. Edit the information and save it. You can also save a number right after you’ve made or received a phone call or a message from someone who is not yet in your Phonebook list. To delete someone from your Phonebook list, first select the name, then select Options→Delete.
first letter of the name of the person you want to call to find the right name, and then press the Send key. To receive a call, press the Send key. To end a call, press the End/Power key. To reject a call, press the End/Power key. Make sure that you are in an area with sufficient signal coverage to make calls. The strength of the network signal is indicated on the Status Bar of the screen. How to view Call history Go to Menu→Call center→Call history.
You can set Call waiting, Call divert and Call barring and so on. Sending and receiving messages You can use your mobile phone to send and receive messages. Write a new message 1. Go to Menu→Messaging→Write message. 2. Write your message. For more information on input method, see section ‘Writing Text’. When you write an SMS, press Options→Send to, and edit the recipient. When you write an MMS, you can edit To, Cc, Bcc, Subject and content.
ringtone, prompt, or a new message icon. 1. Press View to open the Inbox. You can also go to Inbox to read the message. 2. Use the Up/Down keys to view the message. 3. While the message is open, use Options to reply, delete or forward the message. You can also call back the sender. User profiles Go to Menu→ User profiles. You can select Options →Activate to activate a profile. Or you can select Options→Customize to edit a profile. Setting your phone You can adjust various settings of your phone.
set the preferred networks. Security settings: Set security features to protect your phone and SIM card from unauthorized use. Connectivity: You can add and view your Data accout. Restore factory settings: Enter the phone lock code to restore to the factory settings. Some personal information might be lost if you use this function, so be careful. Note: You may be required to input the phone lock code in some of the security setting interfaces. The default lock code is 1122.
When Bluetooth is on, the icon will appear in the status bar. 2. Go to My device →Search new device to search other Bluetoothenabled devices and list them. 3. Select the desired device name in the list and press Pair. 4. Enter the wireless password, and then press OK. When the opposite party enters the same password, the connection will be established. Note: Go to Visibility, you can choose to be visible or not.
Alarm You can view, and edit the alarm clock settings. You can also enable or disable the alarms. By pressing Edit, you can set the corresponding features of the alarm according to instructions. File manager Go to Menu→File manager. You can check all the folders in the phone or memory card, create new ones or rename, delete the folders, etc. Note: When you select Format, the data will be lost, so please be careful with this function. Games Go to Menu→Fun&Games→Games.
Multimedia Go to Menu→Multimedia. Camcorder Aim the camcorder at the object and then press the Center key to take the shot. Sound recorder Go to Options→New record to record a sound clip. Go to Options→ List to view the sound clips you recorded. FM radio With the radio, you can search for radio channels and listen to them. In the FM radio interface, you can press the Up/Down keys to adjust volume, press the Left/Right keys to tune the frequency, and press the Center key to pause.
Note: please take your handset as the standard. Services Go to Menu → Services. Services allow you to view internet content. In Services you also can use the STK. Internet service You can perform the following operations: Homepage: Go to your homepage interface. Bookmarks: Access your phone’s preset websites. Select a bookmark to load the website. Search or input URL: Input a URL to visit the site. Recent pages: Display the pages you’ve visited recently. Select an item to visit the page again.
Licence list: Display the list of licences. Status: Check the version and time. Advance: Select Sweep to remove useless licences and reboot your phone. STK SIM card Toolkit (STK) services are value-added services provided by your network provider. Your mobile phone supports STK service, but if your SIM card and network provider do not support the service, these functions can’t be used.
WLAN WLAN provides wireless Internet access. Go to Menu →WLAN. Then your phone will search available networks and list them. Note: When your phone has been connected to a WLAN Network, you can press Options→ Disable WLAN to turn off WLAN.
