Zte Z331, User Manual

Page 1: ...our Phone 8 Key Functions 9 Idle Mode 11 Indicators and Icons 11 Main Menu 13 Entering Text 15 Changing Input Mode 15 Entering Letters 16 Entering Numbers 16 Entering Symbols 16 Calls 17 Making a Voice Call 17 Using the Address Book 17 Using Call Options 17 Receiving Calls 18 Adjusting the Volume 18 Using Call History 18 Contents i Contents ...

Page 2: ...Message Templates 26 Mobile Email 27 Address Book 29 AT T Address Book 29 Adding Contact 29 Searching Contact 30 Setting Speed Dial 30 Making a Speed Dial 30 Using Address Book Entry Options 31 Bluetooth 32 Enabling Bluetooth 32 My Devices 32 Sending Data 33 Receiving Data 33 Mobile Web 34 Using the att net Homepage 34 Visiting a Website 34 ii Contents ...

Page 3: ...ent Calls 39 Entertainment 40 Pictures 41 Video 41 Music 42 Voice Recorder 44 Social Networking AT T Social Net 45 Yellow Pages YPmobile 48 AT T GPS 50 Settings 54 Sound Profile Settings 54 Phone Settings 54 Display Settings 55 Connection Settings 56 Call Settings 56 Security Settings 57 Flight Mode 59 iii Contents ...

Page 4: ...fety 65 Hospital Safety 65 Road Safety 66 Vehicles Equipped with an Airbag 66 Third Party Equipment 67 Declaration of Conformity 67 Disposing of Your Phone 67 Emergency Service 68 Privacy Information 69 Turn on the HAC Setting 69 Copyright Notice 69 Troubleshooting and FAQs 70 Specifications 74 FCC Compliance 75 Radio Frequency RF Energy 76 Notes 78 iv Contents ...

Page 5: ... Hold the Power End Key to turn off the phone Lift the bottom of the back cover from the notch and remove the back cover as shown below Battery Installing the Battery Notes The phone automatically turns off if the battery power is too low If you are not going to use the battery for a long time remove it from the phone and store it in a cool dry place Getting Started 1 Getting Started ...

Page 6: ...y until it clicks into place Replace the cover on the back of the phone Caution Make sure the cover is lined up before pressing it into place Do not force it Doing so will damage the back cover Removing the Battery Hold the Power End Key to turn off the phone Remove the back cover of your phone Lift the end of the battery near the bottom of the phone to remove it 2 Getting Started ...

Page 7: ...g so could cause information on the card to be lost or destroyed Disconnect the charger and other accessories from your phone and remove the battery before inserting and removing your SIM card Hold the Power End Key to turn off the phone Remove the back cover of your phone Hold the SIM card with the metal contacts facing downward and the cut corner at the upper right Insert the card into the card ...

Page 8: ... photos MP3 audio files and ringtones You can also use this memory card to store other files Tip Your phone can support a memory card with the capacity up to 8 GB Hold the Power End Key to power off the phone Remove the back cover and battery Push the cover of the memory card slot in designated direction and lift it up Carefully place the memory card into the memory card slot and lock the cover as...

Page 9: ...y card slot Carefully remove the memory card Charging Your Phone Your phone uses a rechargeable battery When you first unpack the phone the battery is not fully charged but there might be enough power to turn on the phone You can use the provided charger to charge the phone battery Open the USB port cover Insert the charger s USB adapter into the USB port Plug the charger into a standard AC wall o...

Page 10: ...rules of the phone If the phone is used too often when the battery is low or not used for a long time the screen may not display the charge indicator until the battery has been continuously charged for 10 to 40 minutes To get the maximum performance out of your battery it is recommended that you completely charge the battery before using the phone for the first time A new battery s full performanc...

Page 11: ...one on or off Tips When prompted enter your PIN Personal Identification Number code or handset code and press the OK Key The PIN code is the password provided by your network service provider You cannot use the SIM card without it When the PIN code or handset code is accepted the phone automatically searches for the network After a few seconds your phone displays idle mode 7 Getting Started ...

Page 12: ...tion on your device visit att com Z331 Customizable Earpiece Internal Display Left Soft Key 4 Way Navigation Key OK Key Right Soft Key Send Key Power End Key Microphone Clear Back Calendar Key Speakerphone Key Task Key Voicemail Key Vibrate Mode Key Back Cover Speaker ...

Page 13: ...s to start an application function 4 Way Navigation Key From idle mode Used to activate preset functions In lists messages and menus Used to scroll up down left and right Left Soft Key Right Soft Key The bottom line of the display shows the options that can be selected using the Left and Right Soft Keys The options change depending on the application function being used Key Functions ...

Page 14: ... to activate the speakerphone while on a call Clear Back Key Calendar Key Press to delete the character on the left of the cursor when entering text or numbers Hold to delete all characters during text entry Press to return to the previous page when navigating menus or browsing the internet From idle mode Press to view the calendar Number Keys Press the number keys to enter a phone number Key Pres...

Page 15: ...e and ready for use The display has 4 areas Indicators and Icons 11 Getting Started Indicators and Icons area Time and Date area Text and Graphics area Soft key function indicators Indicator What it means Signal strength 3G network EDGE network GSM network Indicator What it means New SMS New MMS New Email New voicemail ...

Page 16: ...dicator What it means Mute and vibrate Headset mode GPRS attach Bluetooth on All calls divert Battery status Missed call Indicator What it means Roaming HSDPA mode The message memory is full Vibrate and ringing Headset and vibrate mode GPRS in use Alarm ...

Page 17: ...ight Soft Key for Menu to access the main menu Icon What it means Description AT T GPS Contains GPS applications like AT T Navigator Messaging Send and read SMS or MMS messages Email IM Mobile Email and Instant Messaging Mobile Web Access the web with att net ...

Page 18: ...perience Address Book Add and edit contacts myAT T Access billing usage and feature information and manage your account Social Net Access social networks like Facebook MySpace and more My Stuff Contains applications and tools such as Alarm Calendar and more Settings Set up and personalize your phone Main Menu Icons continued ...

Page 19: ...text method is based on a built in dictionary and generates words from the combination of letters pressed Press each key once that corresponds to the letter you want to enter The letters are shown on the display as they are entered The list of candidate words changes as each key is pressed When the candidate words are displayed use the 4 Way Navigation Key to highlight a candidate word and then pr...

Page 20: ... first letter will be capitalized After entering the first capital letter the input mode will be changed to abc automatically Entering Numbers Press the Key and select 123 The input method icon is shown on the display You can enter numbers directly using the number keys Tip When using the number input you need to switch to other text input methods if you want to input a space by pressing the 0 Key...

Page 21: ...t Soft Key for more options The options vary depending on the functions you are currently using Hold Unhold Put the current call on hold or retrieve the call End call End the current call Record Record the current call Press the OK Key to stop recording DTMF off on Enable or disable the sending of the DTMF tones Message Switch to the Messaging menu during a call Contacts Switch to the Address Book...

Page 22: ... Tip If you have connected a headset to the phone you can press the button on the headset to answer the call Adjusting the Volume During a call press the Volume Keys to adjust the earpiece or speaker volume Using Call History From idle mode press the Send Key to check the All calls log 18 Calls ...

Page 23: ...il addresses To use this feature you may need to subscribe to your service provider s multimedia message service AT T Instant Messaging lets you chat in real time using your favorite instant messaging provider such as AIM Yahoo Messenger or Windows Live Messenger SMS and MMS Sending a New SMS Message Select Menu Messaging Create message and press the OK Key for Select Enter the recipient s number ...

Page 24: ...the Left Soft Key Insert to insert a picture audio or video file Press the OK Key for Send to send the message Notes To save an unfinished message press the Left Soft Key for Options and select Save to save it to the Drafts folder Messages in Outbox and Drafts folder can be edited and sent Viewing a Message The or envelope icon will appear on the information bar to identify you that you have recei...

Page 25: ...essaging provider such as AIM Yahoo Messenger or Windows Live Messenger By using this service you can stay connected with your wireless phone From idle mode select Menu Email IM IM Select the name of your instant messaging provider and then select OK The remaining steps will vary slightly for each provider 21 Messages ...

Page 26: ...Select the Screen Name field and then enter your screen name email ID Select the Password field and enter your password 22 Messages ...

Page 27: ...se to mark the checkbox before Save Password and Auto Sign in and next time when the AT T instant messaging is launched you will automatically sign in to your messenger account After sign in select the name of a contact who is currently online Enter your message and then press Send 23 Messages ...

Page 28: ...r more information on using the voicemail service Message Folders The Inbox folder contains all of your received messages In this folder you can view your received messages and reply to them or forward messages to another recipient The Outbox folder contains all messages that were not sent during the last attempt In this folder you can edit or resend your messages The Sent folder contains messages...

Page 29: ...f the message Save number Save the originator s number to your Address Book Delete Delete this message Lock Unlock When the message is locked you will not be able to delete it Forward Forward this message Sort Select to sort the messages by time or read unread Message Settings From idle mode select Menu Messaging Settings to change the MMS SMS Template settings MMS Settings Multi msg setting Retri...

Page 30: ...pt or reject PUSH messages SMS Settings Text msg setting SMS center number Service center number given to you by your service provider Template Setting The phone has 10 templates for SMS MMS and you can edit them Using Message Templates From idle mode select Menu Messaging Create message Move to the Text field and select Options Template Select a template and press the OK Key to insert the templat...

Page 31: ...n idle mode select Menu Email IM Mobile Email Select the name of your email provider The steps that follow will vary depending on your provider When you select Other Providers you may be asked to accept terms of service and or to select your email domain Follow the on screen instructions Enter your email address and password Mobile Email 27 Mobile Email ...

Page 32: ...Press the OK Key for Sign In After successful login you will be able to view all the emails in your inbox Select an email and press Read to read it press Options for more operation 28 Mobile Email ...

Page 33: ...r lose your phone To Activate AT T Address Book Follow the prompts that are shown the first time you open the address book on your phone or manually activate from your contact list via Options Settings AT T Address Book Manage Your Contacts Online Visit http att com addressbook Add or edit contacts Import contacts from other address books Add contacts from Yellowpages com Find maps and directions ...

Page 34: ...Dial From idle mode press Menu Address Book Use the 4 Way Navigation Key to select a contact press the Left Soft Key for Options and select Set as speed dial Press the Up Key or Down Key to select an empty slot Press the OK Key for Assign to finish Press the Right Soft Key for Exit to return to the previous menu Or press the Power End Key to return to the idle screen Making a Speed Dial Note The 1...

Page 35: ...Send this contact as a business card via MMS message Add new contact Create a new contact Add new group Create a new group Set as speed dial Set speed dial for this contact Settings AT T Address Book Access the AT T service to synchronize your contacts between your phone and online address book SIM management Copy contacts to or from the SIM card or delete contacts from the SIM card Delete multipl...

Page 36: ...ed When you turn the phone on Bluetooth will automatically be enabled From idle mode select Menu Settings Connections Bluetooth Press the OK Key to set Bluetooth to On Go down to Discoverable and press the OK Key to set it to On Go down to My Bluetooth Info and enter the phone name Press the OK Key to save the settings Note Set Discoverable to On to allow your phone to be found by other compatible...

Page 37: ...he OK Key to connect with it Sending Data Before sending data please confirm the following two items Bluetooth function is enabled The paired device is visible paired and connected Select your desired file and select Left Soft Key for Options Send Via Bluetooth Select the aim device from the device list and press the OK Key to send the file Receiving Data Enable Bluetooth function If the paired de...

Page 38: ...etworks find movie information and buy tickets and access your account Local Set your location search locally see maps and traffic find movie show times get local information check the weather and see local news updates Popular Get the latest updates on news finance sports entertainment and more use email instant messaging and social networking Visiting a Website From the att net homepage press do...

Page 39: ...w your web browsing history Go to Bookmarks Access your list of favorite sites Add to Bookmarks Add a site to your list of favorites Reload Reload the current page Find in Page Search the page for a term Settings Adjust browser settings Help Find help and answers to frequently asked questions Exit Exit the web browser 35 Mobile Web ...

Page 40: ...back on so that it can ring Calendar With this feature you can use the calendar set appointments and view events From idle mode select Menu My Stuff Tools Calendar Press the Left Soft Key for Options to access the following New Add a meeting memo or anniversary Week view View the schedule of the current week 36 Tools Alarm Time Set as required Alarm Type Daily Workday Weekly Once Snooze Off 5 10 1...

Page 41: ...e calculator provides the basic arithmetic functions addition subtraction multiplication and division From idle mode select Menu My Stuff Tools Calculator Enter the first number using the Number Keys Enter the operation for your calculation by pressing up down left or right on the 4 Way Navigation Key Enter the second number Press the OK Key for Equal to view the result Tips Press the Clear Back K...

Page 42: ...layed at the bottom of the calculator Stopwatch With this feature you can measure time and take split times or lap times for example in different sports From idle mode select Menu My Stuff Tools Stopwatch Select Start to start timing Select Stop to stop the timing during the operation and view the duration of time Select Contin to continue timing Select Reset to reset the stopwatch World Time With...

Page 43: ...splays Tip Press the Left Soft Key to enter a decimal Recent Calls With this feature you can check the call log and call duration From idle mode select Menu My Stuff Tools Recent Calls Recent Calls You can check All calls Missed calls Received calls and Dialed calls logs Options Call duration You can check the Last call duration and All calls duration You can also clear all the call duration timer...

Page 44: ...Taking a Photo Your phone has an integrated digital camera which allows you to capture images From idle mode select Menu My Stuff Tools Camera Or from idle mode hold the Camera Key to start the camera Aim the camera lens at a subject Press the OK Key to take the photo press it again to save Viewing Pictures You can use the following method to view the photos From idle mode select Menu My Stuff Pic...

Page 45: ...y it Music When you have audio files stored in your phone you can create a playlist This allows you to set the order in which the audio files are played Playing an Individual Music File You can use the steps below to play a sound file From idle mode select Menu My Stuff Audio My Audio Highlight a sound file and press the OK Key to play it AT T Music The AT T Music application centers on three key ...

Page 46: ...ng the free local music player and Shop features Play Screen Allows you to play the music you own via the My Library feature and to listen to streaming music from Genre and Personal radio stations Play screen options My Favorites Allows you to access shortcuts to favorite artists albums songs and radio stations My Library Allows you to access all the music on your phone Create or manage playlists ...

Page 47: ...s View Match History Allows you to see all of the songs you matched via Song and Lyric Match Settings Support Contextual settings for AT T Music and help and support in the Discover section Shop Screen Shop is a full music catalog where users can search for their favorite songs and artists and preview buy and play songs or albums directly from their AT T mobile phone Fast easy access to music is a...

Page 48: ...tion Voice Recorder This function allows you to record a voice memo You can also set the voice memo as a ringtone From idle mode select Menu My Stuff Tools Voice recorder Select Start to start recording your voice memo Select Pause to pause the recording Select Contin to resume recording Select Stop to stop recording Press the OK Key for Save 44 Entertainment ...

Page 49: ...as popular social networks including Facebook Twitter and MySpace all in one place From the idle screen select Menu Social Net To accept data charges if asked select Continue To accept the End User License Agreement select Accept Social Networking AT T Social Net 45 Social Networking AT T Social Net ...

Page 50: ... Select the social network of your choice from the top row Enter your login and password Select Sign in And now you are able to access your social network 46 Social Networking AT T Social Net ...

Page 51: ...Select or to quickly update your status Select for the latest news and information Select for a snapshot of all of your status update 47 Social Networking AT T Social Net ...

Page 52: ...usiness and events give YPmobile users more convenient ways to find what they need Integration with Facebook and Twitter adds to the application s sharing capabilities by letting users broadcast their newly discovered local hot spots In idle mode select Menu YPmobile Once connected enter the key words eg Pizza you want to search and press FIND to browse content 48 Yellow Pages YPmobile ...

Page 53: ... Select an item from the search result to view details where you can choose to make a phone call or directly move to that place 49 Yellow Pages YPmobile ...

Page 54: ...or AT T Navigator provides voice guided and visual turn by turn GPS driving directions with automatic reroute full color maps and real time traffic alerts all on your phone From idle mode select Menu AT T GPS AT T Navigator Read the warning and press the Left Soft Key for Agree If this is the first time you have accessed AT T Navigator you will be prompted to take a feature tour Select a navigatio...

Page 55: ...on a map from your mobile phone or PC Before accessing this application you must first sign up at http familymap wireless att com Subscription may be required From idle mode select Menu AT T GPS AT T Family Map Use the 4 Way Navigation Key to enter your phone number and password then select Sign In using the OK Key 51 AT T GPS ...

Page 56: ...t location Get Directions From idle mode select Menu AT T GPS Maps Your location will appear on the screen Press the Left Soft Key Options Get Directions and select using the OK Key Enter your Start location and End location and select Get using the OK Key You can reverse your trip based on your previously settings or select the fastest route from this page 52 AT T GPS ...

Page 57: ... the icon of your choice or simply enter a key word into the search field and press the OK Key AllSport GPS AllSport GPS turns your phone into a full featured GPS trainer for biking running walking and other sports activities When accessing this application for the first time you must register and login to your account From idle mode select Menu AT T GPS AllSport GPS From the landing page select t...

Page 58: ... or disable keypad tone Select Warning tone to turn the warning tone on or off Select Power on off sound to turn on off the sound that plays while powering on off the phone Select Earpiece volume to set the volume in the earpiece Phone Settings From idle mode select Menu Settings Phone Select Language to set the current display language Select Time and date to set the date time and time style Sele...

Page 59: ...reset the phone to the default factory settings Display Settings From idle mode select Menu Settings Display Select Wallpaper and select a photo saved in Pictures or Other files This will be used as wallpaper which is shown in idle mode Select Theme to switch between the default and green theme Select Backlight duration to adjust the backlight duration Select Main menu view to set the main menu to...

Page 60: ...gs From idle mode select Menu Settings Calls Call forwarding Call forwarding allows you to divert your incoming calls to another phone number Contact your service provider for more information and availability Call Waiting If a call comes in when you are already on a call you are notified with a call waiting tone The phone shows the number name of the waiting call Contact your service provider for...

Page 61: ...d when the phone is turned on For a new phone the protection function is not activated by default and the default password is 0000 From idle mode select Menu Settings Security Activate security codes Phone lock code to start or stop password protection From idle mode select Menu Settings Security Change security Phone lock code to change the phone s password It is suggested that you change the pas...

Page 62: ...g PIN code three times in a row the phone will lock the SIM card and prompt you to enter a PUK code to unlock it Notes If you change the PIN code please remember the new number PIN2 is needed for some settings Use the same procedure as for the PIN code PUK Codes A PUK code is the unlock code for the SIM card When the SIM card is locked you have to enter the correct PUK code and then enter the new ...

Page 63: ...d dial numbers you cannot dial phone numbers that are not in the FDN list FDN List Allows you to create a list of fixed dial numbers Airplane Mode From idle mode select Menu Settings Airplane mode to switch on off airplane mode 59 Settings ...

Page 64: ... may use this setting to listen to the other party and respond via text messages Off Users who can hear and speak may use this setting to disable TTY support HAC Hearing Aid Compatibility Mode This phone supports HAC Hearing Aid Compatibility function When you turn on the Hearing Aid Mode and use a hearing aid with a telecoil to answer the phone it will help you hear more clearly while speaking on...

Page 65: ...shboard or a windowsill behind glass in direct sunlight etc Do not remove the handset s battery while the handset is switched on Take care not to allow metal objects such as coins or key rings to contact or short circuit the battery terminals Do not dispose of battery packs in a fire The handset s Li ION batteries may be safely disposed of at a Li ION recycling point Do not put the handset s batte...

Page 66: ...tery 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 Do not use a damaged or deformed battery Do not solder a battery directly Remove the battery whose life cycle has expired from equipment immediately The earpiece may become warm during normal use Also the handset itself may become w...

Page 67: ...any jurisdictions have laws and regulations about taking pictures in public or private areas and regarding the processing and further use of such pictures The manufacturer encourages its customers to obey all laws and to respect the personal rights of others Please check roaming agreement availability with your service provider The use of mobile phones is not allowed in some radiation sensitive ar...

Page 68: ...ve the handset discharged or without a battery for a long time otherwise some data may be erased Your phone contains metal which may cause you an itch a rash or eczema depending on your physical condition CTIA Requirements Do not disassemble or open crush bend or deform puncture or shred Do not modify or remanufacture attempt to insert foreign objects into the battery immerse or expose to water or...

Page 69: ...phone shall only be connected to CTIA certified adapters products that bear the USB IF logo or products that have completed the USB IF compliance program Aircraft Safety Power off your phone before the airplane takes off In order to protect the airplane s communication system from the interference it is prohibited to use the mobile phone in flight If you want to use your mobile phone before the ai...

Page 70: ...r explosive materials in the same compartment as the handset Electronic vehicle systems such as anti lock brakes speed control and fuel injection systems are not normally affected by radio transmissions The manufacturer of such equipment can advise if it is adequately shielded from radio transmissions If you suspect vehicle problems caused by radio transmissions consult your dealer and do not swit...

Page 71: ...3 1 a 3 1 b 3 2 Disposing of Your Phone The symbol on the equipment indicates that it must be the object of separate collection Therefore the customer has to contact local authorities to determine the proper disposal methods for that municipality or deliver it to the retailer in exchange for newly purchased equipment The separate collection of garbage and the successive operations of treatment rec...

Page 72: ...r for your current location for example 911 Press the Send Key to dial the number Follow the instructions you receive and do not end the call until told to do so When the U SIM card is not inserted or when the dial lock function is on press the Right Soft Key for SOS and then enter the official emergency number for your present location Press the Send Key or OK Key for Call to dial the number Note...

Page 73: ...round noise and feedback are diminished The HAC setting improves only the calls you listen to through the earpiece It does not affect calls heard on the speakerphone or a headset It s better to turn off the Bluetooth function when the HAC setting is on HAC requires extra battery power so watch your battery consumption when it s turned on Caution Do not turn on the HAC setting unless you use a hear...

Page 74: ...ain after waiting a short time You are too far away from a base station for your service provider You can request a service area map from your service provider Echo or noise Poor network trunk quality on the part of your service provider Press the Power End Key and dial again You may be switched to a better quality network trunk or phone line Poor local telephone line quality Press the Power End K...

Page 75: ...32 F 0 C or higher than 113 F 45 C Adjust the battery charging environment to avoid temperature extremes Poor contact between the battery and charger Check all connectors to make sure all connections have been properly made You cannot switch your phone on Battery power has been depleted Recharge the phone s battery U SIM card error U SIM card malfunction or damage Take the U SIM card to your servi...

Page 76: ...nments battery life will be shortened Use a new battery If you are not able to connect to the network the phone will continue to send out signals as it attempts to locate a base station Doing so consumes battery power and will consequently shorten standby time Change your location to one where the network is accessible or temporarily turn off your phone Unable to connect to the network U SIM card ...

Page 77: ... an incorrect PIN code three consecutive times Contact your service provider If the service provider provides the U SIM card s PUK code use the PUK code to unlock the U SIM card Unable to enter information into the phone book The phone book s memory is already full Delete unnecessary data from the Directory ...

Page 78: ...H 2 03 W 0 67 D Weight Approximately 3 9 oz including battery Display 2 4 262K TFT color screen Front camera 0 3 megapixel camera Back camera 3 0 megapixel camera Extended memory 8 GB microSD card Battery 900 mAh hours Lithium ion Li ION Performance BMP JPG GIF image 3GP MP4 video MP3 AMR WAV ACC ACC audio Capture image up to 1536x2048 24b Capture video up to 176x144 USB 1 1 JAVA MIDP 2 0 MMS Vide...

Page 79: ...owever 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 relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation ...

Page 80: ...m value This is because the device is designed to operate at multiple power levels so as to use only the power 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 0 622 W kg and when worn on the body as described in this user guide...

Page 81: ...nd can be found under the Display Grant section of http www fcc gov oet fccid after searching on FCC ID Q78 Z331 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 positions the handset a minimum of 1 5 cm from the body Use of other enhancements may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guideline 77 ...

Page 82: ...Notes 78 Notes ...