ZTE-G S217 Mobile Phone User Manual
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User manual S217 ZTE Table of Contents SECURITY ................................ 5 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ......... 5 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY ... 17 YOUR PHONE ........................ 19 LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE KEYPAD ......................... 21 INTERFACE ICONS ............... 21 BATTERY ................................ 22 INSERTING THE SIM CARD .. 24 INSERTING THE MEMORY CARD ...................................... 25 CHARGING THE BATTERY ... 26 POWERING YOUR PHONE ON/OFF .................................
VIEWING IMAGE.................... 35 HOW TO PLAY MUSIC .......... 35 HOW TO USE FM RADIO ...... 36 USING SERVICES ................. 37 HOW TO CONFIGURE CALL SETTINGS .............................. 33 HOW TO SET YOUR PHONE 33 HOW TO SET YOUR ALARM 34 FILE MANAGER ....................
User manual S217 ZTE 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.
User manual S217 ZTE 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.
User manual S217 ZTE 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.
User manual S217 ZTE 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 any unauthorized accessories may affect your mobile phone’s performance, damage your phone or even cause danger to your body and violate related local regulations about telecom terminals.
User manual S217 ZTE 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. Do not drop, knock or harshly treat the phone. Rough handling can break internal circuit boards. Do not connect the phone with any incompatible enhancement. Do not attempt to disassemble the mobile phone or battery. Do not store the phone with flammable or explosive articles.
User manual S217 ZTE 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. Therefore, power off your phone if required. Do not touch the antenna while calling. Otherwise it will affect the quality of calling and waste battery energy.
User manual S217 ZTE 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. To avoid possible interference with blasting operations, switch off your phone when you are near electrical blasting caps, in a blasting area, or in areas posted “Turn off electronic devices.” Obey all signs and instructions.
User manual S217 ZTE 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.
User manual S217 ZTE 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.
User manual S217 ZTE 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.
User manual S217 ZTE 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
User manual S217 ZTE Health and safety informationRadio Frequency (RF) Energy This model phone meets the government's requirements for exposure to radio waves. This phone 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 mobile phones employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit set by the FCC is 1.
User manual S217 ZTE when tested for use towards ground is 1.34 mW/g. While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various phones and at various positions, they all meet the government requirement. 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.
User manual S217 ZTE Limitation of Liability ZTE shall not be liable for any loss of profits or indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages resulting from or arising out of or in connection with using this product, whether or not ZTE had been advised, knew or should have known the possibility of such damages. The user should refer to the enclosed warranty card for full warranty and service information.
User manual S217 ZTE Your phone Torch Earpiece 4-Way Navigation keys and Center key Left/Right soft key End/Power key Send key Alpha numeric keys * key # key USB/earphone jack 19
User manual S217 ZTE 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.
User manual S217 ZTE 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. Locking and Unlocking the Keypad In the standby mode, press the Left soft key and then press the * key within two seconds to lock the keypad. The unlock method is the same. Locking the keypad can prevent unintentional operations on it.
User manual S217 ZTE Keypad locked Battery status Alarm clock set Headset Silent General Outdoor Meeting Battery The lithium ion battery of the mobile phone can be immediately used after unpacking. Installing the battery 1. Pull the battery cover downward and remove it. 2. Insert the battery by aligning the metal contacts with the contacts in the battery slot. 3. Push down the upper section of the battery until it clicks into place. 4.
User manual S217 ZTE Remove the battery cover Push down the battery Replace the battery cover Removing the battery 1. Make sure that your mobile phone is switched off. 2. Remove the battery cover.
User manual S217 ZTE 3. Pull the battery up and remove it from the mobile phone. Remove the battery cover Pull up the battery from here Inserting the SIM card Insert the SIM card as follows: 1. Make sure that the phone is switched off and the charger is disconnected from the phone. 2. Turn the phone over and remove the battery cover. 3. Hold your SIM card with the cut corner oriented as shown and then slide it into the card holder with the metal contacts facing downward. 4. Replace the battery cover.
User manual S217 ZTE Note:Insert the SIM2 card with the same way. SIM card (Subscriber Identity Module) is a micro-chip that holds your personal information such as names and phone numbers. Your phone 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 videos, photos, music, and so on.
User manual S217 ZTE Do not take out the card or switch off the phone while transmitting or saving data, which may cause data loss or damage to the phone or the card. Insert the memory card as follows: 1. Open the battery cover and remove the battery. 2. Insert the card into the metal slot with the metal contacts facing down until it clicks to the right position. Charging the battery Your phone is powered by a rechargeable battery.
User manual S217 ZTE 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 left of your mobile phone as shown in the diagram. 2. Connect the other end of the travel adapter to the mains socket. 3. When the battery is fully charged, disconnect the charger.
User manual S217 ZTE 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. Turning the torch on/off In the standby mode, hold the * key can turn on or off the torch. Writing text Change input mode: Press the # key to change the input mode.
User manual S217 ZTE Input symbol: Press the * key to enter symbol mode, select the required symbol (common symbols) by pressing the Navigation keys and then press the Left soft key or Center key to confirm it. In alphabet (ABC/abc) mode, constantly press the 1 key until the required symbol (common symbols) appears. Input space: Press the 0 key to input space. It does not work in 123 mode. Delete character: Press the Right soft key to clear a character.
User manual S217 ZTE 2. Edit the information and save it. You can also save a number right after you’ve made or received a phone call or a text message from someone who is not yet in your Phonebook list. To delete someone from your Phonebook list, first select the name, and then select Options>Delete. How to make and receive calls The most basic way to make a call is to input the number in the standby mode and press the Send key. You can also make a call from the Phonebook list.
User manual S217 ZTE To reject a call, press the End/Power key. Make sure that you are in an area with sufficient coverage to make calls. The strength of the network signal is indicated on the Status Bar of the screen. How to send messages You can use your mobile phone to send and receive messages. 1. Go to Menu>Messaging>Write message>Text message/Multimedia message. 2. Write your message. For more information on input method, see section ‘Writing text’.
User manual S217 ZTE How to receive messages Upon receiving a message, the mobile phone will alert you with a ringtone, prompt, or a new message icon. 1. Press View to open the new message. 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. How to set User profiles Go to Menu>Settings>User profiles.
User manual S217 ZTE Dialed calls, Received calls and Missed calls are saved in Call history. If the records are full, the earliest saved records will be deleted. Also, you can view call timers, and delete call logs. How to configure Call settings Go to Menu>Call center>Call settings. You can set call waiting, call diverting and call barring and so on. How to set your phone You can adjust various settings of your phone. Go to Menu>Settings.
User manual S217 ZTE use of your phone and SIM card. Connectivity: View and set data account. 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 settings interfaces. The default lock code is 1122. How to set your alarm Go to Menu>Organizer>Alarm. You can view, and edit the alarm clock settings.
User manual S217 ZTE or memory card, create new ones or rename, delete the folders, etc. Viewing image Go to Menu>Multimedia>Image viewer. You can select an image and view it. How to play music Go to Menu>Multimedia>Audio player. You can play the audio in your phone or the memory card. In List, you can refresh your playlist or make personal settings.
User manual S217 ZTE Warning label How to use FM radio Go to Menu>Multimedia>FM radio. With the radio, you can search for radio channels, listen to them, and save them on your device. Note that the quality of the radio broadcast depends on the coverage of the radio station in that particular area.
User manual S217 ZTE pause. Select Options to enter the submenu. Using Services Go to Menu> Services. Services is a Web Browser, you must insert the SIM card if you want to use it. Go to Menu>Services>Internet service, select Homepage to go into your homepage. Select Bookmarks to view the list of saved pages. Select Recent pages to view the list of pages you recently visited. Select Settings>Preferences. Select Timeout to set timeout.
User manual S217 ZTE EC Declaration of Conformity It is hereby declared that following designated product: Product Type: GSM（GPRS）Digital Mobile Phone Model No: ZTE-G S217 Complies with the essential protection requirements of the Radio and Telecommunication Terminal Equipment Directive (EC Directive 1999/5/EC) and the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive(2004/108/EC). This declaration applies to all specimens manufactured identical to the samples submitted for testing/evaluation.
User manual S217 ZTE EN 50360:2001; EN 62209-1:2006; EN 62209-2:2010; IEC 62209-2 Edition1.0(2010-03); EN 50332-1:2000; EN 50332-2:2003 Health This declaration is the responsibility of the manufacturer: ZTE Corporation ZTE Plaza, Keji Road South, Hi-Tech, Industrial Park, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518057, P.R.
