ZTE-G S217S 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: 2012.02.
Contents SECURITY ............................................................................................... 5 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ........................................................................ 5 FCC COMPLIANCE ............................................................................... 12 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY .................................................................. 17 KEY FUNCTIONS ..................................................................................
WRITING TEXT ..................................................................................... 26 HOW TO ADD CONTACT TO THE PHONEBOOK .............................. 27 HOW TO MAKE AND RECEIVE CALLS .............................................. 27 HOW TO SEND MESSAGES ................................................................ 28 HOW TO RECEIVE MESSAGES .......................................................... 29 HOW TO SET USER PROFILES ..........................................................
Security To protect your mobile phone from illegal use, take the security measures as follows: ¾ Set PIN codes of the SIM card. ¾ Set handset lock code. ¾ 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.
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.
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. Switch off the phone immediately if necessary.
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. Turn off your phone before you clean it. Use a damp or anti-static cloth to clean the phone. Do not use a dry cloth or electrostatically charged cloth.
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. Do not charge the mobile phone without battery.
area, or in areas posted “Turn off electronic devices.” Obey all signs and instructions. Precautions for Electronic Devices Some electronic devices are susceptible to electromagnetic interference sent by mobile phone if inadequately shielded, such as electronic system of vehicles. Please consult the manufacturer of the device before using the phone if necessary.
to the place where the use of two-way radio is prohibited. Aircraft Safety Please turn off your mobile phone before the airplane takes off. In order to protect airplane’s communication system from interference, it is forbidden to use mobile phone in flight. Safety regulations require you to have permission from a crew member to use your phone while the plane is on the ground.
period. The battery can be recharged for hundreds of times, but it will eventually wear out. When the operating time (talk time and standby time) is noticeably shorter than normal, it is time to replace it with a new one. 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.
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. Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 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. Health and safety information Radio 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.
below the maximum value. This is because the phone is designed to operate at multiple power levels so as to use only the poser required to reach the network. In general, the closer you are to a wireless base station antenna, the lower the power output. The highest SAR value for the model phone as reported to the FCC when tested for use at the ear is 1.17 W/kg and when worn on the body, as described in this user guide, is 0.
For body worn operation, this phone has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines for use with an accessory that contains no metal and the positions the handset a minimum of 1.5 cm from the body. Use of other enhancements may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines. If you do not use a body-worn accessory and are not holding the phone at the ear, position the handset a minimum of 1.5 cm from your body when the phone is switched on.
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. Note: The pictures and icons shown in the manual are just schematic drawings for function demonstration.
Key Functions Torch Earpiece 4-Way Navigation keys and Center key Left/Right soft Key End/Power key Alpha/numeric keys Send key * Key # Key USB/Headset jack 18
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. Centre key Press to confirm actions and make selections. These keys (UP, DOWN, LEFT and RIGHT) allow for navigation 4-Way through menu options and quick accessing to some function Navigation keys menus. Send key Press to dial a phone number or answer a call, or view the call history in the idle screen.
at least two seconds and then release it. Locking and Unlocking the Keypad In the standby mode, press the Right 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. You can answer an incoming call with the regular operation when the keypad is 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 from mobile phone. 3. Replace the battery cover and close it gently until you hear a click.
Replace the battery cover Pull up the battery from here Inserting the SIM/SD card 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. Insert the SIM and memory card as follows: 1. Make sure that the phone is switched off and the charger is disconnected from the phone. 2.
Insert the SIM card 4. Insert the card with the metal contacts facing down until it clicks to the right position. Insert the memory card 5. Fix the battery cover till you hear the click sound. Note: You can use memory card to expand the storage of the phone. You can store or copy files such as music 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. 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 the adapter to the charger jack.
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 (input modes: Multitap ABC, Multitap abc and Numeric). Input Letters: press A~Z to enter desired characters. It does not work in numeric (123) mode. • • • • • Input Digits: In numeric mode, press digit key once to input a digit. 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 Centre key to confirm it.
How to add contact to the Phonebook There are some numbers that you may want to call again and again, so 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. 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 call someone: Go to Menu>Phonebook. Use the Up/Down keys to find the name of the person you want to call. You can also type in the first letter of the name of the person you want to call to find the right name, and 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 coverage to make calls.
3. Select Options to send the message. 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 > Profiles.
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 >Settings >Call settings. You can set call waiting, call divert and call barring and so on. How to set your phone You can adjust various settings of your phone. Go to Menu>Settings. • Profiles: Set a profile.
• Restore factory settings: Enter the phone password 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. You also can change the code in Settings. Organizer Go to Menu>Organizer • Alarm You can enable or disable the alarms. And set the corresponding features of the alarm according to instructions.
You can directly perform simple mathematical calculations. 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. How to play music Go to Menu>Fun & Games >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. Note: Before using this function, you need to copy music files to memory card location and insert it into your phone.
depends on the coverage of the radio station in that particular area. 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 Centre key to pause. Select Options to enter the submenu. Note: please take your handset as the standard. How to use Services Go to Menu> Services. Services is a Web Browser, you must insert the SIM card if you want to use it. A Services allows you to view internet content.
