Telecom T54, User Manual

Page 1: ...1 T54 Rugged Mobile Phone User Manual ...

Page 2: ...n All rights reserved 1st Edition October 2010 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 ZTE Corporation operates a policy of continuous development ZTE Corporation reserves the right to make changes and improvements ...

Page 3: ...e charger 16 1 6 Tips about charging and battery life 17 1 7 How do I set the time and date 18 1 8 How do I lock or unlock the keypad 18 1 9 How to make a voice call 18 1 10 How to answer an incoming call 18 1 11 How to send a Text Message SMS 19 1 12 How to navigate the Menu 19 1 13 Call Features Summary 20 2 Contacts 23 3 Messages and Emails 26 3 1 How to send a Text Message SMS 26 3 2 How to vi...

Page 4: ...Troubleshooting Technical and Warranty Information 39 6 1 Troubleshooting and FAQ s 39 6 2 Error Messages 41 6 3 Technical Parameters 42 6 4 Support Information 43 6 5 Warranty Information 43 Liquid Damage Important Note Your ruggedised handset is compliant with the IP54 Standard which gives limited protection from dust and liquid ingress It is not waterproof and should never be immersed in any li...

Page 5: ...mized for best performance and automatically reduces when there is good quality reception Maximum power is only used at the edge of network coverage so under most circumstances the power output is very low Under poor network conditions the phone transmits at a higher power may get hot and have a significantly shorter battery life Declaration of Conformity SAR Specific Absorption Rate We declare th...

Page 6: ...rve these instructions could result in your RF exposure exceeding the relevant guideline limits 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 Caution Changes or mod...

Page 7: ...may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or...

Page 8: ... experienced radio TV technician for help Handset Overview Left Right Soft Keys Performs the function shown on the display Power End Key Hold down to power On or Off Press to End a call Display C Key Step back in menus Earpiece ...

Page 9: ...nes Charging Port Speaker aker Camera Call Key Call a number answer a call show Call History Key Switch to Meeting Mode Change text modes Key Lock Unlock the keypad Access text symbols Insert a Pause or Wait command Camera Key Antenna Port ...

Page 10: ...m is set Signal Strength of the EDGE Network Missed Call New SMS Message Missed Video Call Message Memory is Full Bluetooth ON New MMS Message Silent Mode CTM Vibrate mode enabled New E mail Call Forward is Active Headset and Vibrate Mode Data channel available GPRS Right Left Rear Cover lock ...

Page 11: ...11 New Wap Push Message Data channel active PDP Headset Mode Roaming Menu Quick Reference Guide ...

Page 12: ...12 Menu Quick Reference Guide Continued ...

Page 13: ...t holds account and contact information and can be used to store text messages It can be moved between different phones if required The U SIM card must be inserted before use Insert the U SIM card with the gold contacts facing down and the bevelled edge on the top right as shown Carefully slide it into the housing observing the correct orientation ...

Page 14: ...ver 3 Insert the battery as shown with the contacts located against the gold springs 4 Press the battery down flush into the case If your handset displays Enter Handset unlock code The default code is 0000 Enter U SIM PIN Code Enter the PIN supplied with your SIM card No U SIM detected Check the SIM is inserted correctly Enter PUK code Contact your Service Provider ...

Page 15: ...intain IP54 protection from liquid and dust 1 3 Installing Additional Memory Optional Handset memory can be increased by inserting a microSD card up to 16GB microSD cards up to 2GB are supported FAT 16 format microSDHC high capacity cards up to 16GB are supported FAT 32 format Class 4 Memory cards are required Open the back cover locate the memory card holder slide and lift to open ...

Page 16: ...nager arrow right to Memory Card to access the stored files Connect the handset to your computer using the USB lead supplied to transfer files to and from the memory card 1 4 How to switch the phone On or Off Press and hold the red key for two seconds to switch the phone ON or OFF Enter U SIM PIN code supplied with your U SIM card The start up screen below is referred to throughout the manual as t...

Page 17: ...ug and socket aligned correctly Normal charge time is 3 4 hours Do not leave on charge for more than 24hrs When not using the phone for long periods remove the battery Charge the battery between 0 C 45 C Charge the battery promptly when flat With poor network conditions less than 2 bars battery life is reduced To maximize battery life turn off Bluetooth when not in use and limit multimedia functio...

Page 18: ...d Date 1 8 How do I lock or unlock the keypad Manual keylock Long press the key then press the Right Soft Key to lock or unlock the handset Auto keylock Menu Settings Handset Keylock 1 9 How to make a voice call Enter the number on the keypad and press the green key to make the call Press OK to activate Speaker Handsfree mode Press the red key to end the call 1 10 How to answer an incoming call Pr...

Page 19: ...w once to move the cursor into the text field Type the message using the letter keys on the keypad see Chapter 6 on Texting Press the OK to send the message 1 12 How to navigate the Menu The Main Menu is a grid of icons that are used to access key features on the phone From the Idle Screen press OK to access the Main Menu Use the Arrow Keys to move the cursor or press the corresponding number key ...

Page 20: ...13 Call Features Summary Check the table below to quickly find the Call Feature you require Function Description Menu Selection Any key to answer Enable any key to answer for an incoming call Menu Settings arrow right to Call Any key to answer Call a Contact Access your Contacts list and dial directly from your chosen Contact Left Soft Key Scroll up or down to chose a Contact Call Key Icon descrip...

Page 21: ...to Call Call waiting Last number redial Press the Green Call Key to bring up the Call History list Press again to dial the first number in the list Call Key Call Key Function Description Menu Selection Missed Calls Alert Hear an alert tone at your specified interval to remind you of a missed call Menu Settings tab right to Handset Missed calls alert Send my number Show or hide your number when mak...

Page 22: ... call a Speed Dial Contact From the idle screen press and hold a number key Voice Call Enter the number on the keypad and press the Green Call Key Enter the number Press to End the call Volume Use the side volume keys to adjust the volume during a call During a call press the side keys for Volume ...

Page 23: ...and create a new Contact from an incoming call record Press the Call Key Select the call record Press the Right Soft Key to Save Add a Contact from an SMS Go to your Inbox and select the required SMS Highlight the embedded number or object then select Use highlighted object from the Options menu Menu Messages Inbox OK to view the SMS Options Use highlighted item New contact Copy Contacts from a SI...

Page 24: ... the key three times for a Pause or four times for a Wait P and W can also be saved in Contact numbers Search your Contacts Search Contacts to find a particular person Scroll or use the letters on the number pad e g press 5 for J Press the Left Soft Key for Contacts Scroll down or press a letter key to search Set a unique Ringtone or image to a Contact Add a dedicated image and a ringtone to a Con...

Page 25: ...25 folder Save Save ...

Page 26: ...responding multi tap keys for each letter Press the key once for the 1st letter shown on the keys twice for the 2nd letter etc Press the key to toggle between En Predictive text ABC abc and 123 text modes When completed press the OK Key to Send the message 3 2 How to view a received Text Message SMS The envelope icon on the information bar indicates a new SMS message The message alert tone and vib...

Page 27: ...et will remember your last setting Predictive text uses a built in dictionary to generate words from the letters pressed When a word is highlighted press the key to raise the case Eg dave Dave DAVE Use the keys to choose from available words and press OK to confirm or choose Spell Word to insert a new word and save to My Words Unknown words default to Spell Word In Multi tap modes ABC abc if the n...

Page 28: ...en press the Options key and select My Words The first time you use My Words press OK to Add a new word Type the new word using the ABC abc or 123 modes then press OK to Save it In My Words you can press the Options key to Edit Delete or Delete all words 3 5 Special Characters and SMS Message Length Each time one of these symbols is used 2 standard SMS characters are transmitted This symbol is not...

Page 29: ...the text area press OK to Insert an Image Audio or Video file Browse the folders to select the required file Press OK When finished press the Left Soft Key Options to Send Each page can only contain one image one audio and one video file To add more than one file of the same type select Options to add a new page 3 7 How to receive a Multimedia Message MMS Menu Messages Inbox When receiving an MMS ...

Page 30: ...e default Email client is configured for Telecom Add your username password and My Email address The username and email address should be the full address username domain com See How to Create a new Mailbox to Add alternate providers e g internet based mail Sending an Email Menu Messages arrow right to Email New Email Enter the sender address e g username domain com Press the down arrow to access ...

Page 31: ...ails SSL settings IP Address etc by reference to the other provider Menu Messages arrow right to Email Inbox Options Retrieve New Email messages are delivered to the handset 3 11 How to set up automatic Email Retrieval Menu Messages arrow right to Email Settings Automatic Retrieval Set your required polling time interval to check the server for new Email messages 3 12 What are User Folders User fo...

Page 32: ...box name Google SMTP Username Username john gmail com SMTP Password Password xxxxxxxx Automatic signature Optional My Email address john gmail com Signature Optional Display name John Mail type POP3 Outgoing server send xtra co nz Incoming server pop gmail com Outgoing port 25 Incoming port 995 SSL Type SSL Receive Only Mail to retrieve Header or All Sending options Foreground sending Save to serv...

Page 33: ...ch on Search and Connect to compatible devices nearby Used for File transfer wireless headsets and car kits Menu Tools Bluetooth Bluetooth manager Calculator Apply basic maths calculations Menu Tools Calculator Calendar View and set calendar events Menu Tools Calendar Add Call Logs View all your incoming and outgoing calls history Menu Calls Shortcut Press the Call Key Camera Long press the Camera...

Page 34: ...your files Menu File Manager FM Radio You need to insert your headphones for the FM radio Menu Multimedia FM radio Games Apps Access the Games and Applications area Menu Games Apps Greeting Displayed during start up Menu Settings Greeting Keylock Automatically lock the keypad or hold Lock Unlock Menu Settings arrow right to Handset Keylock Keypad Light Set the Keypad Backlighting Menu Settings Key...

Page 35: ...ager Audios My Audios Owner name Displayed on the idle screen Menu Settings Owner name PC Connection USB is used for Join Me and modem functions Use Bluetooth for Dial up networking over Bluetooth Menu Settings arrow right to Handset PC Connection PIN Code Set your start up PIN code This protects the SIM card only Menu Settings arrow right to Security Activate security codes PIN code Profiles Grou...

Page 36: ... Create a slide show to view pictures in sequence Menu Multimedia Slide show Add Photos My Pictures Stopwatch Activate the Stopwatch timer Menu Tools Stopwatch Vibrate Mode Switch on vibrate mode Menu Profiles Edit Ringing type Video Camera Use the Video Camera Menu Multimedia Video Camera View Pictures View your photos Menu File Manager Photos My Pictures View Videos View your videos Menu File Ma...

Page 37: ...37 Wallpaper Set your background image Menu Settings Wallpaper World Time Access the World Time function Menu Tools World Time ...

Page 38: ...up to 5 minutes to complete After Join Me has installed you may need to remove and re insert your device to complete the driver installation for your handset The software can be used to synchronise phonebook contacts and calendar events and the PC version can copy pictures music videos and applications to and from the handset Please see the Join Me help file from within the application for example...

Page 39: ...the key tone settings in the current profile Menu Profiles Edit How do I extend the incoming ring time This is not a handset setting Please contact your Service Provider to extend the ringing time How do I change the Ringtone Edit the current profile and select a new tune from the Audios directory A phone number cannot be dialled Check for network coverage Check whether any call restrictions are s...

Page 40: ...archive old SMS messages and other content Restore default settings Menu Settings Handset Restore default settings Enter the Handset lock code default 0000 The battery discharges quickly Possible network coverage issue Check the signal strength With only 1 or 2 bars the battery has to work harder to maintain network contact Limit multi media and Bluetooth usage to save power The battery may be wor...

Page 41: ... event switches the handset on automatically My phone is not able to connect to other Bluetooth devices Turn Bluetooth on Set visibility to Show Possible compatibility issues Manufacturers incorporate different Bluetooth profiles Not all functionality is supported Web pages are not displayed clearly Change Smart fit mode in Browser Settings Advanced settings 6 2 Error Messages Message Solution No ...

Page 42: ... 6 3 Technical Parameters Network Compatibility 3G UMTS 850 1900 2100 MHz 2G GSM 850 900 1800 1900 MHz Dimensions L W H Approx 118mm x 53 5mm x 16mm Weight Approx 130g Including standard battery Features MP4 video MP3 audio 3 0MPixel camera USB FM Radio MIDP 2 0 JAVA 2 4 262K colour QVGA LCD display with 240 x 320 pixels MMS Email Calendar Speakerphone Voice Recorder Bluetooth 2 0 Stereo CTM appro...

Page 43: ...For Warranty Service directions please consult your Service Provider or your Retailer All calls for PIN number enquiries Network problems Web Access Account and Billing Information U SIM card registration and other general enquiries should be directed to your Service Provider 6 5 Warranty Information The warranty does not apply to defects or errors in the product caused by a Normal wear and tear b...

Page 44: ...uthorized third party products such as generic chargers g Any other cause beyond the range of normal usage for products The End User shall have no right to reject return or receive a refund for any product under the above mentioned situations Note Consult the warranty card for full information ...

Page 45: ...y from children In the unlikely event of a battery leak avoid contact with your eyes or skin Flush with water and consult a doctor Observe and obey warning signs at petrol stations airports and hospitals The operation of some medical electronic devices such as hearing aids and pacemakers may be affected by the handset Take care not to allow metal objects such as coins or keys to come into contact ...

Page 46: ... machinery Do not use the handset where blasting is in progress Switch the phone off when boarding aircraft Do not leave the handset at the bottom of a bag where it may be damaged by sharp objects At high volume prolonged listening to audio devices can cause hearing loss Do not leave the handset discharged or disconnected for a long time otherwise your personal data may be lost Remember to make ba...

Page 47: ...47 It is always good practice to switch off the handset regularly Do not expose the handset to oils or solvents If you have an alarm set the handset switches on at the prescribed time ...