ZTE F100 User Manual ZTE CORPORATION NO.55, Hi-tech Road South, ShenZhen, P. R. China Postcode: 518057 Tel: (86) 755 26779999 URL: http://www.zte.com.cn E-mail: mobile@zte.com.
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Contents Contents ................................................................................................................................ 3 For Your Safety..................................................................................................................... 6 General Care ..................................................................................................................... 6 Aircraft Safety ...............................................................................
Answering a Call ............................................................................................................. 24 Answering a Voice Call .............................................................................................. 24 Answering a Video Call .............................................................................................. 24 Setting Volume ...........................................................................................................
Screen .......................................................................................................................... 46 Handset........................................................................................................................ 47 Profiles ........................................................................................................................ 47 Security ..........................................................................................................
Chapter 1 For Your Safety 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.
ZTE F100 User Manual damage the casing. • Remember to make backup copies of all important data on your handset. Remember to recycle: the cardboard packing supplied with this handset is ideal for recycling. Warning: • In the unlikely event of a battery leak, take care to keep the battery discharge away from your eyes or skin. If the leakage does come into contact with the eyes or skin, please flush thoroughly in clean water and consult with a doctor.
ZTE F100 User Manual • Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call, if driving conditions require so. Check if local laws and/or regulations restrict the use of handsets while driving. • You MUST NOT stop on the hard shoulder of a motorway to answer or make a call, except in an emergency. • Power off your handset at a refueling point, such as a gas station, even if you are not refueling your own car.
ZTE F100 User Manual of 1.5 cm from your body when the phone is switched on. FCC Compliance This device 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. 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.
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Chapter 2 Introduction Overview Thank you for purchasing the F100 WCDMA/GSM/GPRS Mobile Phone. This F100 is a mobile phone operating in UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunication System), known as 3G, GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) or 2G, and GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) or 2.5G and achieves seamless handover between different networks.
ZTE F100 User Manual Earphone Jack Memory Card Slot Loud Speaker Back Camera Back Cover Charger/USB Jack Key Definition Left Soft Key - Execute prompts that appear in the lower left corner of the screen directly above it. These prompts change according to the screen content. Right Soft Key - Execute prompts that appear in the lower right corner of the screen directly above it. These prompts change according to the screen content. Send Key • Press to send or answer calls.
ZTE F100 User Manual Navigation Keys • In standby mode: Used as shortcut keys to enter the designated functions. • In lists, messages and menus: scroll up, down, left and right. OK Key • In standby mode: Press to open the web browser and access to a certain web page. • In lists and menus: Start an application/function. Back Key • Return to the previous screen. Clear Key • Delete the selected items • Delete text in the text editor. Alphanumeric Keys ~ • Press to enter alphabet or numbers.
ZTE F100 User Manual Continuous voice talk time ( WCDMA ) Minimum 300 minutes ( subject to network status ) Continuous voice talk time ( GSM ) Minimum 240 minutes ( subject to network status ) Continuous video talk time (WCDMA) Minimum 180 minutes ( subject to network status ) Notes: The phone‟s talk and standby time are based on ideal working environments. The use of extended backlighting, browser, and network conditions can reduce battery life and talk/standby time.
ZTE F100 User Manual 3 Chapter Setting Up Your Phone Battery The accessory lithium battery of the handset can be immediately used after unpacking. A new battery will have the best performance after full charge/discharge cycles for the first three times. Installing the battery 1. Insert the battery carefully with the contacts located against the gold springs. 2. Push down the battery until it clicks into place. 3. Install the battery cover.
ZTE F100 User Manual Notes: • The phone automatically switches off if the battery voltage is too low. • When not using the battery for a long period, remove it from the phone and store it in a cool dry place. Removing the battery 1. Make sure the power is off. 2. Remove the back cover of your phone. 3. Use a fingernail to hook the edge of the battery and lift it away from the phone.
ZTE F100 User Manual Charging the battery Your phone is powered by a rechargeable battery. The battery is not fully charged when first unpacked, but there may be enough power to power your phone on. You should use it up completely before charging the battery for the first time. Charge the battery with the procedure indicated below. 1. Insert the charger‟s USB adapter into the USB port. See the following pictures. 2. Connect the charger to a standard AC wall outlet. 3.
ZTE F100 User Manual Caution: • Charging is only possible within a temperature range of 0 ºC to 45 ºC. • It takes 2~3 hours to fully charge the battery. (U)SIM card You can obtain a (U)SIM card from a mobile phone service provider when you sign on as a subscriber. Installing the (U)SIM card 1. Press and hold End Key to power off your phone. 2. Remove the back cover and battery. See Setting Up Your Phone-Battery- Removing the battery. 3. Insert the (U)SIM card into the card holder. 4.
ZTE F100 User Manual • A (U)SIM card can be easily damaged if its metal contacts become scratched. Therefore, take special care when holding or inserting it. • The charger and other accessories should be disconnected from your phone before you insert or remove the (U)SIM card. • When inserting the (U)SIM card, make sure that the metal contacts face downward and the cut corner is in the right direction, as shown on your phone. Removing the (U)SIM card 1. Press and hold End Key to power off your phone.
ZTE F100 User Manual Removing the microSD card 1. Pull the microSD cover out of the card slot and rotate it 90 degrees. 2. Push the card so it clicks out. 3. Slide down gently and remove the card from the slot. Accessing the microSD card on the phone 1. Press Left Soft Key [Menu] in standby mode to open the main menu. 2. Select Applications > File Manager and press OK Key. 3. Press Right Key to get to microSD (TFlash) card interface. Then you can view the contents of microSD card on the phone.
ZTE F100 User Manual • When asked, enter your PIN (Personal Identification Number) code or handset code and press OK Key to confirm. Notes: The PIN code is the password provided by your network service provider. You need this password to use the (U)SIM card. When the entered PIN code or handset code is accepted, the phone will automatically search for the designated network. After a few seconds, your phone will be in standby mode. To power off the phone, press and hold the End Key from the standby mode.
4 Chapter Basic Operations Navigating the Menus The phone features, various functions and settings are in menus and submenus. To select a function from menus: 1. Press Left Soft Key [Menu] from standby mode to open the main menu. 2. Use Navigation Keys to scroll up, down, left or right through the main menu. For example, scroll to Settings: 1. Press Left Soft Key [Menu] in standby mode. 2. Press Up/Down Key or Left/Right Key to scroll to the menu Settings.
ZTE F100 User Manual 4. Press End Key to end your call. Notes: The called party as well as the network has to be capable of handling video calls. If you are calling a number that does not meet these requirements, the phone will stop dialing the number. Making an International Call 1. Press * Key twice to enter "+". 2. Enter country code, area code, and the phone number. 3. Press Send Key or press OK Key [Call]. Calling an Extension Number 1. Enter the number. 2. Press * Key three times to enter "P". 3.
ZTE F100 User Manual Answering a Call Answering a Voice Call If there is an incoming call, • Press Send Key to answer it. You can use the microphone on the earphone to talk if there is an incoming call. • Press the button on the earphone to answer the call. Caution: Adjust the volume to a moderate level to avoid injury to your ear, See Basic Operations-Answering a call-Setting volume. Answering a Video Call Press Send Key to answer it.
ZTE F100 User Manual Locking the Keypad 1. Press and hold * Key in standby mode. 2. Press Right Soft Key [Lock]. The lock icon will be on the display after you lock the keypad. Unlocking the Keypad 1. Press * Key. 2. Press Right Soft Key [Unlock].
5 Chapter Text Entry Text Input Modes Your mobile phone provides the following text input modes: word predictive text mode, lowercase alphabetic mode, uppercase alphabetic mode and number mode. You can press # Key repeatedly to select an input mode, and press * Key to input symbols.
ZTE F100 User Manual to enter the number “2”. key continually, you will start a new loop of “a” to “2”. 3. Press When the phone language is set to Spanish, more Spanish letters can be entered. Number Mode In Number mode, use number keys ~ to enter the number. You can only enter the number directly shown on the keypad. The letters can‟t be entered in this mode. Notes: While in Number Mode, you need to switch to other text input modes in order to insert a space by pressing . Inserting Symbols 1.
6 Chapter Menus Messages Messages SMS (Short Messaging Service) allow you to send text messages and manage the messages that you sent and received. You can also send and receive MMS (Multimedia Message Service) messages. MMS enables you to send messages with images, sounds and texts. Consult your service provider whether this service is available. You may need to register separately for this service. New message You can create a new message to be sent. • Send an SMS message i.
ZTE F100 User Manual – Press OK Key [Insert] to insert image, audio, video or attachment(s): – Image: Insert the image files from your phone or microSD(TFlash) Card. – Audio: Insert the audio files from your phone or microSD(TFlash) Card. – Video: Insert the video files from your phone or microSD(TFlash) Card. – New image: Use the camera to take a photo and insert it to the message. – New audio: Use the voice recorder to create an audio file and insert it to the message.
ZTE F100 User Manual – Manual: Retrieve the new multimedia message manually. – Manual when roaming: Retrieve the new multimedia message automatically except in roaming state. Delivery mode: You can set immediate delivery or defer it for a specified period of time. Delivery time: You can set a specified period of time to send MMS when you set After sending in Delivery mode. The max delivery time is 99 hours. Time per page: You can set the play time of each page.
ZTE F100 User Manual delete the items. 7. Press OK Key [Insert] to add some attachment to your E-mail. Files: Choose a file to attach to your E-mail. New image: Use the camera to take a photo and insert it to the message. New audio: Use the voice recorder to create an audio file and insert it to the message. New video: Use the video camera to create a video file and insert it to the message. 8. After finishing your E-mail, press Right Soft Key to send your E-mail.
ZTE F100 User Manual More games Press OK Key to download games or applications from the default website. STK ( SIM Tool Kit ) STK appears on the screen only if your (U)SIM card provides this function. For further details, please contact your service provider. Camera There is an integrated digital camera in your phone. This application enables you to take a still picture and shoot a video clip. You can take a picture and use it as wallpaper or send it via MMS, E-mail or Bluetooth.
ZTE F100 User Manual Press Left Soft Key [Send] to send the video record via MMS, E-mail or Bluetooth. Press OK Key [Save] to save the video to My Videos. The file will be in *3gp or mp4 format. Press Right Soft Key [Discard] to discard the video just taken. Options for video camera mode While in video mode, press Left Soft Key [Options] for more options. • Video size: Set the size of your video clip. The length of the video recording is restricted by the Email size and MMS size.
ZTE F100 User Manual • Delete: Delete the selected bookmark (Default bookmarks can‟t be deleted). • Delete all: Delete all bookmarks (Default bookmarks can‟t be deleted). History This function allows you to check the visited pages. Saved Page This function displays the list of pages that saved as off-line files. Settings This function allows you to configure the browser settings. • Connection settings: Press OK Key [Select] to enter Connect Setting interface.
ZTE F100 User Manual To adjust the volume, press Up/Down Keys. Press Options > Channel list to view the saved channel list. Highlight a channel and press OK Key to play it. • To view the details of the selected channel, press Options > View. • To rename the selected channel, press Options > Rename. • To set the channels manually, press Options > Set channel, input a valid frequency and press OK Key. • To delete the selected channel, press Options > Delete.
ZTE F100 User Manual information. • Help : View the help information. Voice recorder This function allows you to record a voice memo. When you enter Voice recorder, press Right Soft Key [My auds] to play the audios in My Audios. Press Left Soft Key [Options] for more options: • Duration: Set the size of the voice memo file. • Save to: Select the handset memory or microSD(TFlash) card (when the memory card is inserted) as storage. Start recording 1.
ZTE F100 User Manual Slide show When you have some image files stored on your phone, you can create a slideshow to play your images in the preferred order. 1. Press OK Key [Add] to create a new slide if there are no slides. Enter the slide name and press OK Key. Select image files from Photos/Others folder or from memory card. Press Up/Down Key to highlight an image file and press Mark to select it or press Left Soft Key [Options] > Mark all files to select all the files in the folder.
ZTE F100 User Manual manufacturers adopt different standards and implementation. 1. Bluetooth manager Press Bluetooth manager to access the Bluetooth manager interface, and then you can change the following settings: Bluetooth: Press Left/Right Key to choose to turn on or off the Bluetooth function. Visible On/Off: Press Left/Right Key to make your phone visible or invisible. Phone name: Input the phone name, and then press OK Key. 2. My devices i.
ZTE F100 User Manual i. Press Up/Down Key to highlight the days. ii. Press Left Soft Key [Select/Cancel]. iii. Press OK Key to change the rest day. Delete all: Delete all the alarms. Notes: If you turn the alarm on, the icon will be displayed in standby mode. The alarm will ring at the set time, except when the phone is powered off. Calendar The phone provides a full-screen monthly calendar. Initially the cursor appears on today‟s date according to your handset settings.
ZTE F100 User Manual 8. Press Left Soft Key [Options] to display the following popup menu items: Send: You can choose to send the selected schedule via SMS, MMS, E-mail or Bluetooth. Go to date: Input a date and go to see the schedule of that day directly. Memory Info.: You can check the usage of storage in your phone. Stopwatch You can measure time by using the stopwatch. 1. Press OK Key [Start] to start timing. 2.
ZTE F100 User Manual STK ( SIM Tool Kit ) STK appears on the screen only if your (U)SIM card provides this function. For further details, please contact your service provider. Calls Call log 1. In standby mode, press Right Soft Key [Calls] or press Menu > Applications > Calls > All calls/Missed calls/Received calls/Dialed calls. 2. Select a call item from the list and you can do the following operations: i. Press Send Key to call the number. ii. Press OK Key [View] to view the details of the call.
ZTE F100 User Manual • Space information: View the usage information of your phone. Press OK Key [Select] to open the folder and you can: • • Press Left Soft Key [Options] to do the following operations: Set as wallpaper: Set the selected image as wallpaper. Add to slide: Add the selected image to slide. Mark all files: Mark all images in the folder. File information: View information of the selected image and creation time.
ZTE F100 User Manual • Select the desired image and press Right Soft Key [Mark] to mark it. Audios This application enables you to listen to audios. Audio files can be stored in different folders: Ring, My Audios or the folders you created. Ring is a folder dedicated to ringtones. My Audios is a folder dedicated to voice memos. Ring Choose Ring and then press Left Soft Key [Options] to display the following submenu: • New folder: Create a new folder to save audio files.
ZTE F100 User Manual Press OK key [Select] to open the folder and you can: • Press Left Soft Key [Options] to do the following operations: Send: Send the selected audio via MMS/E-mail/Bluetooth. Set as ringtone : Set the selected audio file as ringtone. Add to playlist: Add the selected audio files to a playlist. Move to: Move the audio file to other folder. Copy to: Copy the audio file to other folder. Rename: Change the name of the selected audio file.
ZTE F100 User Manual Press OK Key [Pause/Contin.] to pause or continue the playing. Press Left Soft Key [Stop] to stop the playing and then press OK Key [Start] to start it. Press Right Soft Key [Full Scn.] to view the video file via full screen. If you stop playing the video file, you can press Left Soft Key [Options] to do the following operations: – Send: You can send the selected video file via MMS/ E-mail/Bluetooth. – Mute/Unmute(#): You can mute or unmute the video file. – File info.
ZTE F100 User Manual Phonebook All You can store contacts containing phone number, Email address and other information. The phone can store up to 500 items. The capacity of a phone book in your (U)SIM card depends on the type of (U)SIM card provided by your service provider. If you select a certain contact, you can press Right Soft Key to send SMS, MMS or E-mail to the contact and press Left Soft Key [Options] to do the following operations: • Call: Make a voice call or a video call to the contact.
ZTE F100 User Manual Handset This menu allows you to configure your handset settings: 1. Language: You can set the current display language. 2. Time and Date: You can set the time and date of the phone when network time is set off. 3. Network time: You can turn on or off the network time. The time and date of the phone is set by network when the feature is set on. 4. Missed Calls Tone: You can set the ringtone notification time for missed calls. 5.
ZTE F100 User Manual iii. Ring volume: Adjust the ringtone volume level. iv. Ringing type: Select the notification mode for incoming calls. v. Message tone: Select the notification sound when a new message arrives. vi. Keytones: Select to turn on/off the keypad tone. vii. Warning tone: Select to turn on/off the warning tone. viii. Power on/off sound: Select to turn on/off the sound when the phone is powered on and off. ix. Earpiece volume: Adjust the volume of the earpiece.
ZTE F100 User Manual the list Call The following functions may need network supports. 1. Videophone setting You can set parameters of the video phone, including VIG Number, UUS Type and UUS String. Please consult your service provider for detailed information. 2. Call divert You can specify the conditions under which the call types should be diverted to your voicemail box or another number. i. Always: Divert all incoming calls unconditionally. ii. When busy: Divert incoming calls when the line is busy.
Chapter 7 Questions & Answers 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, please contact the dealer where you purchased the phone.
ZTE F100 User Manual Problem (U)SIM card error Unable to connect to the network. You cannot answer incoming calls. You cannot make outgoing calls. PIN Code is blocked. Unable to enter information into the phone book. Possible causes Possible solution • (U)SIM card malfunction or damage. Take the (U)SIM card to your service provider for testing. • (U)SIM card inserted improperly. Insert the (U)SIM card properly. • Debris on the (U)SIM card contacts.
Chapter 8 Glossary 1. 2G - Second Generation wireless communication system. 2G system supports low quality voice and low-rate packet-data service. 2G refers to GSM in European countries, and CDMA in America. 2. 3G - Third Generation wireless communication system. 3G is the next generation wireless communication system that offers real-time video streaming services and high-rate packet-data service. 3G is also known as UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System). 3.
Chapter 9 INFORMATION ON PRODUCTS DISPOSAL The symbol collection”. brought back on the equipment indicates that the refusal must be object of “separate Therefore, the customer will have to confer (or to make to confer) the refusal to the centers of differentiated collection predisposed from the local administrations, or to deliver it to the retailer in exchange of one new equipment purchased.
Chapter 10 Declaration of RoHS Compliance To minimize the environmental impact and take more responsibility to the earth we live in, this document shall serve as formal declaration that the manufactured by ZTE CORPORATION is in compliance with the Directive 2002/95/EC of the European Parliament - RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) with respect to the following substances: 1. Lead (Pb) 2. Mercury (Hg) 3. Cadmium (Cd) 4. Hexavalent Chromium (Cr (VI)) 5. Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB‟s) 6.
