Zte SKINNY F328, User Manual

Page 1: ...1 SKINNY F328 3G MOBILE PHONE USER MANUAL 2016 Version 1 0 March 2016 ...

Page 2: ...ed 06 Get to know your mobile phone 12 Calls 16 Contacts 18 Messaging 24 Settings 27 Media Player 28 Email 30 Quick Reference Features 34 Troubleshooting Technical and Warranty 38 Technical Specifications 41 Extra bits you should know ...

Page 3: ...3 GETTING STARTED 1 REMOVE THE BACK COVER Use the thumb catch in the middle of the back panel to open the battery cover ...

Page 4: ...cessory and not included in the box You can add a memory card to store more pictures and music files on the handset if required 3 INSERT THE BATTERY Press the battery down flush into the case lining up the gold contacts and pins Replace the battery cover up and press gently to close the case Press and hold the Red power key to power your device on and off ...

Page 5: ... charger and USB lead supplied Insert the charger lead carefully Check the plug and socket are aligned correctly Do NOT use excessive force which may damage the USB port Be careful to avoid tripping on the lead whilst it is plugged in Physical damage to the USB port is NOT covered by warranty Normal charge time is 3 4 hours Do not leave on charge for more than 24hrs Charge the battery between 0 C ...

Page 6: ...6 GET TO KNOW YOUR MOBILE PHONE ...

Page 7: ...n or off Whenever the screen is locked a message will appear in the centre of the screen telling you how to unlock the device When the screen and keypad are locked it is still possible to dial the Emergency Services so be careful not to activate the keypad or press the device against hard objects in your bag or pocket Handy Hint To adjust period of time for the screen lock or switch auto screen lo...

Page 8: ...st the in call volume Handy Hints The arrow key shortcuts can be set to your own preferences To change default shortcuts go to Menu Settings Phone Settings ShortCut Keys Manager Main Menu Tip Each menu item is laid out on a grid so you can press the corresponding key on the keypad as a shortcut to the menu item Example pressing Menu 1 from the home screen takes you to Contacts Pressing Menu 8 take...

Page 9: ...Menu 1 Contacts SMS Calls E mail Browser Settings see below Camera Media FM Radio Images Ebook Recorder Menu 2 Editor Files Bluetooth Calendar Alarm World clock Notes Calculator Tasks Torch Stopwatch Profiles Menu 3 Java Games SIM ...

Page 10: ...10 SETTINGS MENU ...

Page 11: ... Lock Power Off Reboot Flight mode Disable Data Search Network Profiles General Silent Meeting Outdoor My Style Call Key After entering a number press to make the call Press to access the call logs Press twice for last number redial Press OK to access the Main Menu and confirm menu selections Unlock Unlock Press the Left Soft Key then to unlock Volume Press the left and right navigation keys ...

Page 12: ...twork Bluetooth On Connected to 3G Missed Call Connected to 2G Received SMS HSDPA Data Received MMS EDGE Data Outgoing Message Battery level Screen is locked Ring and Vibrate Roaming Ring only Speaker is muted Vibrate only Active Call Silent Call is on Hold ...

Page 13: ...e number then press OK or the Green key to call directly 3 Press the button to access the call log to use your call history to call Whichever way you choose press the green key to make the call press the red key to hang up Handy Hint You can use the up and down arrow keys on the navigation key pad to increase or decrease the volume of the earpiece when in an active call ...

Page 14: ...ng it press the down arrow on the navigation keypad or the right soft key for Silence HOW TO CHANGE THE SCREEN BRIGHTNESS The default screen brightness is set to the middle setting This will allow you to get the maximum possible out of your battery To change this setting Select Menu Phone settings Misc settings LCD Backlight Important Note Increasing the brightness of the screen will have an effec...

Page 15: ...ert Forward incoming calls to another number Menu Settings Call settings Call forwarding Call Waiting If you are already on the phone you hear pips to indicate another incoming call Press Options to switch between the two callers Menu Settings Call settings Call waiting Last number redial Press the Green Call Key to bring up the Call log Press again to dial the first number in the list or scroll d...

Page 16: ...s OK or the loudspeaker key Speed Dial Call Press and hold the corresponding key on the number pad to quickly call a Speed Dial Contact From the idle screen press and hold a number key Auto Power on off Automatically sets the time for the handset to turn on or off Menu Settings Phone Schedule power on off Volume Use the Up and Down arrow keys to adjust the volume during a call During a call press ...

Page 17: ...o it makes sense to add these to your Contacts You can then access these numbers quickly and easily and add special features such as Speed Dialling a dedicated Ringtone or a Photo Function Description Menu Selection Add a Contact from a received call Access the Call log and create a new Contact from an incoming call record Press the Call Key Select the call record Press Options Save to Phonebook A...

Page 18: ...te contact Enter a new Contact Save a number you have just dialled as to a contact Enter the number Options Save to Contacts Follow the prompts Search your Contacts Search Contacts to find a particular person Menu Contacts Scroll down or press a letter key to search Set a Contact image Add a photo or unique ringtone to a Contact must be stored on phone Menu Contacts Options Edit Select the Caller ...

Page 19: ... Soft Key as the shortcut for Messages SMS or select Menu SMS Write Message OK Follow the tips below to add Contact s and to send your message Handy Hint Press OK OK OK from the idle scree as a shortcut to write a new SMS message Important Note If your text message exceeds 160 characters you will be charged for multiple text messages Letters symbols and spaces count as characters ...

Page 20: ...K At this point you can select multiple contacts by scrolling through your list and pressing OK Press Add once all your contacts have been added HOW TO ADD TEXT TO YOUR SMS Once you have added your contacts you are ready to add text and send your message From the contacts field press the Down Arrow once to move the cursor into the text field Type the message using the letter keys on the keypad see...

Page 21: ...ext entry mode to enter a name send a message or write a note the handset will automatically change to letter mode The letters written on the number keys are entered depending on how many times you press the key This is called multi tap mode For example to write the name John you press o the 5 key once for J o then press the 6 key three times for O o press the 4 key twice for H and o then the 6 ke...

Page 22: ...ting a message alert tone and vibrate activate will be heard The display of the phone will also show that a new message has been received To view press centre key to view message Important Note Each time one of these symbols is used 2 standard SMS characters are transmitted This symbol is not part of the standard SMS character set Each time one of these symbols is used the entire message is conver...

Page 23: ...rectly to an email address this could be handy to share your photos for example Select Menu SMS Create Message Enter the phone number or press centre key for Contacts Press the down arrow to enter the main message body From the text area press Options Add picture sound or video Browse the folders to select the required file Press OK When finished press OK to Send Each page can only contain one ima...

Page 24: ...tem to Save the file into File Manager WAP PUSH MESSAGES WAP Push Messages are indicated on the main display Use the Browser to view Push Message or Reject the message Go to Menu SMS Settings Service message Enable Push Accept or Disable to change the setting to receive WAP push or disable Important Note There are network dependencies that may affect being able to download the MMS If you find you ...

Page 25: ...o change manually CHANGE THE RINGTONE To personalise your ringtone follow these few simple steps Select Menu Profiles Use up and down arrow keys to scroll through to the profile you would like to change Press left soft key Options Customise to change the selected profile From here you have the ability to change your default ringtone for this profile along with video call tone change the ring volum...

Page 26: ... set the volume Press centre key to Save the change SET FLIGHT MODE Flight mode is a feature that allows you to have your phone on but not have any radio coverage Select Menu Settings Phone Settings scroll down Flight mode Or you can press and hold long press the Power Key to access the Quick Settings Panel Scroll down to Flight Mode and press OK to toggle On or Off Click the centre key to change ...

Page 27: ...equired fields to add your account Select Menu Email Settings Mailbox Settings Options New to add a new Mailbox or to set up alternate email providers HOW TO SEND AN EMAIL Menu Email Select Email Account Write Email Enter the email address e g username domain com Press centre key to input address from contacts Important Note You may need additional information from your Internet Service Provider I...

Page 28: ... AN EMAIL Menu Email Select Email Account View Inbox Retrieve New Email messages are delivered to the handset HOW TO SET UP AUTOMATIC RETRIEVAL Menu Email Select email account Options Edit Advanced Settings Account settings Check interval Set your required time interval to check the server for new Email messages MEDIA PLAYER Use the Right Navigation key or Menu Media to open Press the Left Soft Ke...

Page 29: ...age mode to transfer files to and from the handset Example To save a picture from your handset plug in Mass Storage Mode On your PC open Windows Explorer and browse to the handset Photos folder Copy the photos to your PC This device supports the Windows and MAC OS MAC uses Mass Storage mode as a file system browser and Windows also supports MTP mode ...

Page 30: ... right soft key Backlighting Set the backlighting duration Menu Settings Phone settings Misc settings LCD backlight Brightness Change the display brightness Menu Settings Phone settings Misc settings LCD backlight Calculator Apply basic maths calculations Menu Calculator Calendar View and set calendar events Menu Calendar Call log View all your incoming and outgoing calls history Menu Calls or pre...

Page 31: ...otate add effects etc Menu Editor File Manager View and manage your files Menu Files FM Radio FM Radio on your phone Menu FM Radio Press Left Soft key for Options Auto Search Use and for Volume controls Games Access Games Menu Games Keylock Set timer to lock the keypad Default is 60 seconds Menu Settings Phone settings Display Screen auto lock Keypad Light Set the Keypad Backlighting Menu Settings...

Page 32: ...he incoming message tone Menu Profiles Options Customise Message Options Save Media Play your audio files Menu Media PC Connection Connect your phone to a PC to browse photos and other files Connect your phone to a PC then select Mass Storage to view device storage PIN Code Set your start up PIN code Menu Settings Security settings Phone security Phone lock 0000 Profiles Group handset behaviours f...

Page 33: ...Phone settings Shortcut Keys Silent mode Silence the incoming ring and all other sounds Menu Profiles Silent Speakerphone Use hands free or loud speaker mode During a call or call set up press the OK key for Speaker Stopwatch Activate the Stopwatch timer Menu Stopwatch Torch Use the handset as a torch Long press on the OK key or Menu Torch Vibrate Mode Switch on vibrate mode Menu Profiles Options ...

Page 34: ...u Images View Videos View your videos Menu Images Voice Recorder Record voice memos Menu Recorder Wallpaper Set your background image Menu Settings Phone settings Display Wallpaper World Time Access the World Time function Menu World clock ...

Page 35: ...settings 0000 How do I configure the MMS Settings Menu SMS Settings Multimedia message How do I configure Email settings Menu Email Select email account Options Edit How do I copy Contacts to or from my SIM card Menu Contacts Options Copy How do I select Network mode Menu Settings Data settings Network Selection Selection mode How do I manually select a carrier Menu Settings Data settings Network ...

Page 36: ...keytones when pressing keys Check the key tone settings in the current profile Menu Profiles Options Customise 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 you have a valid SIM Check for network coverage Check whether any call restrictions are set Menu Calls Call settings Call barring MMS messages canno...

Page 37: ...ings 0000 The battery discharges quickly Possible network coverage issue Check the signal level With only 1 or 2 bars the battery has to work harder to maintain network contact Limit multi media to save power The battery may be worn out The handset switches on by itself An alarm or calendar event switches the handset on automatically I cannot charge the phone Confirm the charger is properly insert...

Page 38: ... switches off after charging The handset is charging in the off state Press and hold the Red key to switch the handset ON ERROR MESSAGES Message Solution No U SIM detected Check a valid U SIM card is inserted See Getting Started Enter PIN code Enter the correct PIN code supplied by your service provider Enter PUK code Contact Skinny to get the PUK code Enter handset lock code The default handset l...

Page 39: ... USB MIDP 2 0 JAVA 2 4 65K colour TFT display with 240 x 320 pixels MMS Email Calendar Speakerphone Voice Recorder 3 5mm audio jack CTM approx 18MB user memory Bluetooth 2 0 Battery 1000mA hours Lithium ion Li ion Standby time Up to 180 hours Talk time Up to 180 minutes talk time Video call 70 minutes Charge time Approximately 3 4 hours Battery Life Approximately 400 charge cycles Supported Files ...

Page 40: ...formation U SIM card registration and other general enquiries should be directed to your Service Provider Your device is locked to the Skinny network Please contact Skinny to obtain the unlock code and instructions Important Note Talk and idle times are based on ideal network conditions The use of applications and local network conditions can reduce battery life ...

Page 41: ... solvents or any other liquid damage 4 Any unauthorised repair or modification 5 Power surges lightning fire flood or other natural events 6 Use of the product with unauthorized third party products such as generic chargers 7 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 ...

Page 42: ...e handset near computer disks credit cards and other magnetic media The information contained on disks or cards may be erased or damaged Do not leave the handset or battery in direct sunlight or near other heat sources where temperatures could exceed 45 C Keep the handset battery charger and other accessories away from children In the unlikely event of a battery leak avoid contact with your eyes o...

Page 43: ...ery Stop using the battery if abnormal heat odour discolouration deformation or abnormal condition is detected during use charge or storage Do not put the battery in your mouth Only use original replacement batteries Do not attempt to dismantle the handset or any of its accessories Do not place the handset close to the edge of a table in case it moves when set on vibrate mode Do not put the handse...

Page 44: ...harged or disconnected for a long time otherwise your personal data may be lost Remember to make backup copies of all important data on the handset Take care when the phone is in your pocket Sitting down may damage the handset It is normal for the handset to become warm while the battery is being charged Under poor network conditions battery life is considerably reduced When the battery is thrown ...

Page 45: ...e handset to oils or solvents If you have an alarm or calendar event set the handset switches on at the prescribed time Your device is locked to the Skinny network Contact Skinny to obtain the unlock code and instructions ...

Page 46: ... means electronic or mechanical including photocopying and microfilm without the prior written permission of ZTE Corporation ZTE Corporation operates a policy of continuous development We reserve the right to make changes and improvements to any products without prior notice LIMITATION OF LIABILITY ZTE shall not be liable for any loss of profits or indirect special incidental or consequential dama...

Page 47: ...eded and may shorten talk and idle times RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY The handset is a low power radio transmitter and receiver When switched on it intermittently transmits radio frequency RF energy radio waves The transmit power level is optimized 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 ...