GSM Digital Mobile Handset ZTE R3000 User Guide
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contents LET’S GET STARTED .................................................................... 1 LOST OR STOLEN? ............................................................................. 1 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR PHONE .......................................... 9 KEY DEFINITIONS ............................................................................ 10 DESCRIPTIONS OF ICONS ON THE STATUS BAR ................................. 11 SCREEN CONTROL ..........................................................
ANSWER A CALL.............................................................................. 21 REJECT A CALL ................................................................................ 21 END A CALL..................................................................................... 21 ADJUST THE VOLUME ...................................................................... 21 TURN THE SPEAKER ON OR OFF ....................................................... 21 ADD ONE CALL .............................
MESSAGE THREAD .......................................................................... 27 MESSAGING SETTINGS .................................................................... 27 EMAIL ............................................................................................. 28 LOGIN TO THE EMAIL ACCOUNT ...................................................... 28 SEND EMAILS .................................................................................. 28 CHECK EMAILS .............................
SECURITY SETTINGS ........................................................................ 37 DATE AND TIME SETTINGS ............................................................... 40 LANGUAGE AND INPUT METHOD ..................................................... 40 EXPERIENCING MULTIMEDIA ................................................ 42 CAMERA ......................................................................................... 42 CAMCORDER ...........................................................
ENTERING TEXT .......................................................................... 52 CURRENT TEXT MODE ..................................................................... 52 USING PREDICTIVE TEXT ................................................................. 52 USING THE KEYPAD ......................................................................... 53 APPENDIX ...................................................................................... 54 CARE AND MAINTENANCE ........................
Let’s get started Thanks for choosing the the R3000. It’s a GSM dual band GPRS digital mobile phone, which we’ll simply call ‘phone’ from now on. If you’d like your phone to live a long and fruitful life, please read this guide carefully and keep it for future reference. You never know when you might need it. And don’t worry if the pictures we use to demonstrate your phone’s functions look a little different from what you see on its screen. It’s the functions they show that matter.
Using your phone safely on the road Using a phone while driving is illegal in many countries. Please follow local laws and drive safely at all times. near sensitive electronics Don’t use your phone near sensitive electronic equipment – particularly medical devices such as pacemakers – as it could cause them to malfunction. It can also interfere with the operation of fire detectors and other automated equipment.
you follow airline regulations. And if airline personnel ask you to switch off your phone, or disable its wireless functions, please do as they say. in hospital Your phone may interfere with the normal operation of medical equipment. Follow all hospital regulations and turn it off when you’re asked to by posted warnings or medical staff. at a petrol station Don’t use your phone at petrol stations. In fact, it’s always best to switch off whenever you’re near fuels, chemicals or explosives.
Unauthorised repairs could break the terms of your warranty. broken antenna Don’t use your phone if the antenna is damaged, as it could cause injury. around children Keep your mobile out of children’s reach. It should never be used as a toy and it might not be good for their health. original accessories Only use the original accessories supplied with your phone or those approved by the manufacturer.
emergency calls To make an emergency call your phone must be turned on and in an area where there’s network coverage. Dial the national emergency number (in the UK: 999) and press ‘send’. Explain exactly where you are and don’t hang up until help has arrived. working temperature The working temperature for the phone is between 0℃ and 40℃. Please don’t use the phone outside that temperature range as it might cause problems.
Battery care and safety Keep the battery in a cool, ventilated place and out of direct sunlight. Although the battery is rechargeable, it’ll eventually start to lose its ability to recharge. If you find that the battery won’t recharge, it’s time to replace it. Please don’t throw old batteries into your household rubbish. You’ll find there are special bins for batteries at refuse collection points. And some high street electrical stores provide a battery recycling service too.
Don’t leave the battery in direct sunlight or anywhere really hot, like in a car on a summer’s day. That could make it leak or overheat, while lowering its performance and shortening its life. Don’t charge the battery continuously for 24 hours. Overcharging is not good for it. Note: Please avoid contact with the materials inside a damaged or leaking battery. If they get on your skin, wash with lots of water and seek medical assistance if required.
radio could interfere with transmission. Don’t use the charger if the power cable is damaged. It may cause a fire or give someone an electric shock. Keep water well away from the charger. If the charger does get splashed by water, or any other kind of liquid, immediately unplug it to avoid overheating, fire or electrocution. Don’t take the charger apart. It could cause injury, give you an electric shock or catch fire. Never touch any charger, electric cable or socket with wet hands.
Getting to know your phone USB port Earpiece Headset jack Camera Touch screen Menu key Back key Home key Send key Speaker End key Delete key Camera key FN key Navigation Space 9 Power k Volume keys
Key definitions Menu key Send key End key Home key Back key Camera key Power key Volume keys Press to see a menu of options relevant to the current screen or application. Press to dial or answer calls. Press to end calls. Press to go back to the home screen. Press it to open the previous screen you were working in. Press it to open Camera. Press it to turn on/off the display. Press and hold it to open a menu with options for Silent mode, Flight mode, and turning off the phone Adjust the volume.
Descriptions of icons on the status bar Icons Descriptions Icons Descriptions Signal strength Battery charge level Calling or call in progress You have missed calls Call forwarding Call speaker You have an unread SMS You have new voicemail You have an unread MMS Alarm on Call alert on vibrate only Call alert on vibrate and ring Call alert on mute Headset connected Stopwatch on Bluetooth® on You have not inserted a SIM card.
Screen control Here’s how to control your phone using the touch screen… - Press/tap: You can press or tap the items on the screen to select, open applications or use the keyboard to input characters. - Slide: You can scroll up and down the page or from left to right by sliding your finger vertically or horizontally on the screen. - Long press: Hold your fingertip on an item or icon to see its menu (if it has one).
Display area The home screen can be extended to exceed the screen’s width in order to provide more space for newly added shortcuts, widgets, etc. Slide your finger across the home screen to extend it to the left or right. Screen indicator Small dots at the top of the screen indicate which screen you’re viewing. Delete items on the homepage 1. In the idle mode, press the menu key until the pops up. 2. Tap the item you want to delete. Change wallpaper 1.
Switch to sleep mode Sleep mode is a power saving mode, which also stops you using your phone by mistake. If your phone has been in idle mode for a while, it will automatically switch to sleep mode. You can also press the Power key to turn off the screen and go straight to sleep mode. Wake up your phone After the phone switches to the sleep mode, the screen will be turned off and locked. When you want to use your phone, just wake it up and unlock the screen, like this… 1.
saved on the SIM. So, to avoid damaging your SIM or losing data, try not to touch the metal surface when you’re handling it – and keep well away from any magnetic or electric source. Here’s what you do… 1. Switch off your phone and disconnect any external power. 2. Remove the back cover and then the battery. 3. Hold your SIM on the cut corner, and slide it – face down – into the card holder. 4. Insert the battery. 5. Replace the back cover.
Inserting and removing a memory card Note: Removing or inserting a memory card when your phone is turned on could not only damage it and your phone, but also destroy any data saved on the card. 1. 2. 3. 4. Turn off your phone, remove the battery and disconnect any external power. Slide the metal clasp back, and then open. Insert the memory card into the slot. Close the clasp and slide into place to secure the card. And to remove the memory card, simply reverse those steps.
removing the memory card. Using the battery Inserting the battery 1. Open the battery cover on the back of your phone. 2. Align the battery's contact points with those of the phone and gently press the battery down into place. 3. Replace the battery cover clicking it back into position.
Removing the battery 1. Switch off your phone. 2. Open the battery cover. 3. Lift the battery up and out of your phone. Charging the battery The rechargeable Li-ion battery that comes with your phone is ready to use, but is not charged. That’s easy to do. We’ll show you how below. The first three times you use the battery, make sure it’s completely drained before recharging. And then recharge it fully. That will help ensure its optimum performance and long life. 1.
starts. And please don’t worry if the phone and charger become warm while charging. That’s completely normal. 3. When fully charged, the battery indicator will stop scrolling up and down. 4. Disconnect the charger from your mobile, and unplug. Power on/off Press the power key until the power-on/off icon appears. When you turn your phone on, it’ll automatically check the SIM and show the following information on screen: Input phone lock code: If you’ve set a lock code.
Making and answering calls Make a direct call On the home screen, press the number keys to input the telephone number. Then press the Send key to make the call. Make a call from contacts In the main menu, tap the contacts icon to display the list of contacts, select the desired contact and press the call button beside the number to make the call. Make the call from call log In the main menu, tap call log and then the call button beside the number to make the call.
Answer a call Your phone will ring or vibrate (depends on the current mode and settings) when you’ve got an incoming call. - Press the Send key to answer the call. - If your earphones are plugged in, press the send button on the wire to answer the call. Reject a call Press the End key to reject a call. End a call Press the End key to hang up. Adjust the volume In a call, you can raise or lower the volume by using the Volume keys.
In a call, press to turn on the speaker, and press again to turn it off. Add one call In a call, press to put the current caller on hold while you make a new call. This function requires the support of the network operator.
Contacts This is where you can view or manage your contacts. In the main menu, tap the contacts icon to open the contacts screen for the following options: - Dialpad: enter a number. - Call log: view all calls. - Contacts: view list of contacts. - Groups: display a group of contacts. All of your contacts are displayed alphabetically in a scrolling list. Slide your finger up or down to scroll quickly. A tab briefly appears on the list, which you can drag up and down to scroll very quickly.
4. Press the menu key > save to save your contact. Delete a contact 1. In contacts, tap the contact you want to delete. 2. Press the menu key and then select delete. Delete contacts 1. In contacts, press the menu key and then select delete. 2. Select the contacts you want to delete, then press menu key > delete. Edit contact details 1. In contacts, press and hold the contact whose details you want to edit. 2. In the menu that opens, tap edit contact. 3. Edit the contact information. Search contacts 1.
automatically list all contacts that match. Share a contact 1. In contacts, tap the contact you want to share. 2. Tap the menu key and then share. ® 3. Select share with message or share with application (Bluetooth or Email.).
Messaging In messaging, you can send or receive text messages and multimedia messages. On the home screen or in the launcher, press the messaging icon to open. Send messages 1. In messaging, press the menu key > new msg. 2. Input the telephone number in the ‘to’ field button to select a phone number from contacts. You can also press the 3. Press tap to compose to input text. Press the menu key to select either… - Save: save the message.
Receive messages 1. In idle mode, you will be reminded about the new messages in the notification area. Slide down to open the notification panel. 2. Tap the message. 3. Directly input text to reply to the message. Message thread The messages from one contact or number will be aligned chronologically in one message thread. You can manage these threads in the messaging screen. Press one thread on the messaging screen, then press the menu key to select: - Delete: delete the message.
Email On the home screen or in the launcher, tap the Email icon to open. Login to the email account 1. Press the Email icon to bring up the dialogue box ‘Create account?’, and select Create. 2. Select the account type such as Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail, etc. 3. Input email address and password. 4. Press the Menu key and then Finish to login to the email account. Note: Different mail servers may have different configuration parameters when you manually set a mail server.
1. Press the Menu key, then New email. - Press To and input the email address of the recipient. - Tap Input the subject if you want to enter a subject. - Press Tap to compose to type the email. - To input a Cc or Bcc address, tap the Menu key and then Cc/Bcc. - You can add an emoticon, multimedia, attachment etc, by selecting Insert. 2. Press the Menu key, and then press Send. Check emails 1. Open Email. 2. Select the mail box you want to check. 3.
Network applications Getting connected to the internet Your phone’s impressive networking capabilities allow you to access the internet or an intranet with ease. You can use default connection settings to connect to the web via your mobile network (GPRS/EDGE), or WLAN. The GPRS/EDGE connection can be enabled/disabled manually. Data connection Different locations may have different mobile networks available. Initially, your phone is configured to use the fastest mobile network available for data.
WLAN Turn on/off WLAN 1. On the home screen, press Settings > Network & connectivity. 2. To turn WLAN on, drag the icon to the right. Drag the icon to the left to turn off. Connect to WLAN 1. On the home screen, press Settings > Network & connectivity. 2. Drag the WLAN icon to the right. 3. Press WLAN settings > Refresh. Your phone will automatically search for WLAN networks. 4. Select the network you would like to connect to from the list.
Browser You can use Internet to view web pages and to search for information on the web. Open browser 1. On the main menu screen, tap the Internet icon. 2. Press the URL field at the top to input a web address. 3. Press the Menu key. Select Menu key > Favorites > Bookmarks to find the bookmark you want to open, and press Saved pages or History to open other web pages. Browse web After opening a web page, slide your finger around the screen to view other parts of the page.
preferred privacy/security settings. Bluetooth® ® ® Using Bluetooth you can exchange data with other Bluetooth devices that are ® within a short distance. (Bluetooth devices communicate via radio waves, so reception/transmission depends on obstacles and other electronic devices in the vicinity.) Turn Bluetooth® on/off 1. On the home screen, press Settings > Network & connectivity. ® 2. Select Bluetooth and drag to the right to turn it on. Pairing Bluetooth® devices ® 1.
Follow the instructions to complete the pairing. Send files via Bluetooth® 1. Select a file or item, such as a contact or a media file from an appropriate application or File manager. 2. Press the Menu key, then select Share. ® 3. Search for and pair with (as described above) a Bluetooth -enabled device. Change your phone’s Bluetooth® name 1. On the home screen, select Settings > Network & connectivity. ® 2. If the Bluetooth function is not turned on, drag the icon to the right to activate it. ® 3.
Settings Flight mode In areas where the use of mobile devices is restricted, you can activate the Flight mode to disable your phone’s ability to communicate but still use other functions such as the calendar, music and games. You will not be able to make/answer calls, send/receive messages or browse the internet in Flight mode. 1. On the home screen, press Settings > Network & connectivity. 2. Drag to the right so that all wireless connections will be turned off when Flight mode is enabled.
Silent: tick this to silence all call and notification ringtones. This doesn’t affect the audio from music, videos and other media, or any alarms you have set. Vibration: choose for incoming calls and notifications. Ring volume: set the volume for incoming calls and notifications. Notification sound: choose the sound for new events notifications. New message ringtone: select the ringtone you want to hear when you receive a new message.
Call forwarding Call forwarding lets you to divert incoming calls to another phone number. Please contact your network service provider for more information. Call barring Call barring allows you to bar outgoing and incoming calls as required. Please contact your network service provider for more information. Display settings Select Settings > Display settings for the following options… Wallpaper: set different wallpapers for home screen and lock screen.
SIM security The personal identification number (PIN) for your SIM helps avoid its misuse. You need to enter the SIM’s PIN when your new phone is first turned on. Otherwise the phone can only make emergency calls. For a new card, the default PIN is supplied by your network service provider. To enable/disable the PIN From idle mode, select Main menu > Settings > Security settings > Phone and SIM > PIN lock.
The default password is 1122. For a new phone, the protection function is not activated by default. You have to activate it. To start or stop password protection from idle mode, select Main menu > Settings > Security settings > Phone and SIM > Phone lock. To change your phone’s password from idle mode, select Main menu > Settings > Security settings > Phone and SIM > Change password. Change the password to something you can easily remember but isn’t too obvious to others.
Note: If a PUK code is supplied with the new SIM, please store it safely. Date and time settings On the home screen go from Main menu > Settings > Date & time settings. Here you can set the date and time, your preferred format and city. Language and input method Language To choose your preferred language, tap Main menu on the home screen and select Settings > Language & input method > Language. Input method settings The input options available are Smart abc, abc, Smart es, es, and Numeric.
set T9 input method Simply set input method T9 to on or off.
Experiencing multimedia Camera After you’ve taken a photo with your phone, you can use it as wallpaper, share it, or send it via MMS or email. However, when taking photos, please respect others’ rights and abide by the local regulations and customs. Open the camera In the Main menu, tap the Camera icon. Take photos 1. Aim the camera lens at your subject, framing it on the screen, and when you’re happy...Tap to take a shot. 2. To view the shot, just tap the picture in the right corner of the screen.
Camera settings From the camera screen, tap to set quality, storage, resolution, etc. To change the white balance, tap To change the exposure, tap until it enlarges, and rotate the icon. until it enlarges, and then rotate the icon. To zoom in or out, tap +/-. TIP: To change quickly from camera to camcorder or vice versa, use the switch . Camcorder Your phone can record video clips but, as with the camera, please respect others’ rights and abide by the local regulations and customs.
Record videos Press to start recording and open the file mgr. to view it. to stop. After a video is recorded, you can Camcorder settings On the camcorder screen, tap balance, tap to change mode, tap to change exposure value, and tap to alter white for a different camcorder setting. Music Thanks to your phone’s music player, you can listen to music that’s been saved to an SD card. Open the music player First, copy music files to a mounted SD card.
Listen to music 1. Select Songs / Artists / Albums / Playlists to find the music file you want to play. 2. Tap the file to start playing. Create playlists In order to manage your music files easily and quickly find what you want to play, you can create playlists. To do this… 1. Press songs. 2. Select the music file(s) you want to add to a playlist and long press on it until the shortcut menu pops up. 3. Tap add to playlist. 4. Tap new playlist. 5. Input the name for a new playlist. 6. Press OK.
2. Select the playlist you want to edit or play from the list and long press it until the shortcut menu pops up. Then choose from… - Play all: play the music in the playlist. - Rename: change the name of the playlist. (You can only rename playlists that you’ve created.) - Delete: delete the playlist. (You can only delete playlists that you’ve created.) Gallery The gallery categorises your pictures and videos and stores these files in folders. Tap a folder to view the pictures or videos inside.
Record audio files 1. Put the microphone close to your mouth and press 2. Press to start recording. to stop. The recording is saved automatically. Then you can tap Menu > Record list to hear what you have recorded. Delete recordings 1. From the recording screen, tap the Menu key and select record list. 2. Press and hold the audio file you want to delete until the shortcut menu pops up. Select Delete.
More applications File manager From the Main menu, tap File mgr. icon. Then you can view all files saved in the phone or on an SD card. Alarm adding an Alarm 1. From idle mode, select Main menu > Alarm. 2. Press the Menu key > Add to add the alarm you require from the alarm setup screen: Hour Minute Repetition Ringtone Set as required Set as required Sunday~Saturday Drag the button to the right to turn on the alarm sound.
Vibrate Drag the button to the right to turn on alarm vibration. Label Write as desired. 3. After setting the alarm, tap the Menu key and then Save. Tips: If the alarm time has passed, it cannot be saved. Even if the phone is turned off, the alarm will automatically turn the phone back on so that it can ring. Turning an alarm on/off From the alarms screen, drag the button to right / left to turn the alarm on or off.
Creating a new event 1. From idle mode, select Main menu > Calendar, then choose the event date. Tap the Menu key and Add. 2. Type in what the event is. 3. To set the length of event, press Start and To. 4. Select the Category from personal, meeting, special day, birthday, and others. 5. Select the Repetition. 6. Set the time of the reminder in Reminder. 7. Enter the event location and any notes. 8. Tap the Menu key to select Save. View the event 1. From idle mode, select Main menu > Calendar. 2.
first as they act as the antenna. Rotate the to find and listen to your preferred FM channel. Other applications Your phone comes with many other applications such as Facebook and Messenger. We suggest you explore the menu to see what’s available.
Entering text 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 left corner of the display. Using predictive text Predictive text is only available in T9 mode. It is based on a built-in dictionary and, as you type, generates an evolving list of possible words from the combination of letters you’ve pressed so far. 1. Set the text method in T9.
Using the keypad Here’s what you can do with the keypad.... Insert a space: press Delete: press Switch input method: press FN key and then the Space key until the input method shortcut pops up. Select the input method you want. Switch caps lock: press once to type one capital letter. Press the key twice and all the letters you type will be capitals. . to delete content to the left of/before the cursor.
Appendix Care and maintenance Your phone is a delicate device. The following advice will help you to keep it looking good and performing well… Use a soft dry cloth to clean your phone, battery and charger. Don’t use liquids such as alcohol, dilution agents or benzene. From time-to-time, clean the socket where the charger cable connects to the phone. Dust tends to gather there. This will ensure a really good connection. Don’t use needles, pen points or other sharp objects on the keypad or screen.
will be void, even if the warranty period hasn’t expired. If there’s anything wrong with the phone, battery, charger, or any accessory, please send them to your nearest service centre for inspection. FCC regulations 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.
-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 modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user‘s authority to operate the equipment. The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
The highest SAR value for the model phone as reported to the FCC, described in this user guide, is Position Head Body 850MHz (W/Kg) 0.947 0.978 1900MHz (W/Kg) 0.640 0.593 (Body-worn measurements differ among phone models, depending upon available accessories and FCC requirements.) While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various phones and at various positions, they all meet the government requirement.
This device is compliance with SAR for general population /uncontrolled exposure limits in ANSI/IEEE C95.1-1999 and had been tested in accordance with the measurement methods and procedures specified in OET Bulletin 65 Supplement C. Declaration of RoHS compliance We’re determined to reduce the impact we have on the environment and take responsibility for the earth we live on.
Disposal of your old phone 1. When the wheelie bin symbol is attached to a product, it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/CE. 2. All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately from normal household waste via designated collection points provided by government or local authorities. 3. The correct disposal of electrical and electronic products will help protect the environment and human health.
Problems and their solutions Symptoms Possible Causes Phone won’t turn on The battery is flat Charge the battery Poor battery contact Reinstall the battery Battery very low Charge the battery Battery not holding charge Replace the battery Weak network signal Turn off the phone Phone turns itself off Poor standby time Can’t connect to the network Solutions Weak network signal Out of the service area Calls keep failing Weak network signal Phone doesn’t ring when receiving incoming calls Ph
Received prompt asking me to input ‘PUK’ SIM locked because wrong PIN entered three times. 61 Contact your service provider and ask for a PUK.
