ZTE Z233 User Manual

Contact Information

For questions about your phone, contact Affinity Cellular by dialing 611 from your Affinity Cellular phone or 833-679-1090 from a landline.

Key Functions and Components

The ZTE Z233 features several key components and functions:

• Earpiece: For listening during calls.
• Internal Display: The main screen of the phone.
• External Display: Shows basic information when the phone is closed.
• 4-Way Navigation Key: Used for navigating menus and options (Up, Down, Left, Right).
• Center Key: Confirms selections and actions.
• Left Soft Key: Performs the function indicated on the bottom-left of the screen.
• Right Soft Key: Performs the function indicated on the bottom-right of the screen.
• Send Key: Initiates calls or answers incoming calls.
• Power/End Key: Turns the phone on/off, ends calls, or returns to the home screen.
• Clear Key: Deletes characters or numbers.
• Camera Key: Launches the camera or takes a picture/video.
• Volume Up/Down Key: Adjusts ringer and call volume.
• Vibration Mode Key: Toggles vibration settings.
• 3.5 mm Auxiliary Headset Jack: For connecting headphones.
• Main Microphone: For voice input during calls.
• Speaker: For audible alerts and speakerphone.
• Charging/micro-USB Port: For connecting the charger.
• Battery Cover: Houses the battery.

Key Function Descriptions:

• Power/Lock Key: Press and hold to turn Airplane mode on/off, restart, or power off. Press to end or cancel a call. Press to return to the home screen.
• Left Soft Key / Right Soft Key: Select options displayed at the bottom of the screen, which vary by application.
• Send Key: Place or answer calls. Launch the Recent Calls app from the home screen.
• Clear Key: Delete text or numbers before the cursor.
• 4-Way Navigation Key: Navigate menus, options, and move the cursor.

Getting to Know the Home Screen

The home screen is the central point for accessing applications, functions, and menus. Key elements include:

• Status & Notifications: Displays icons for signal strength, battery, messages, etc.
• Wallpaper: The background image of the home screen.
• Contacts: Access your saved phone numbers.
• Messages: For sending and receiving text messages.
• Apps Menu: Access all installed applications.

Taking a Picture

1. From the home screen, select [camera] Camera.
2. Aim the camera at the subject and make any necessary adjustments.
3. Press the Center Key or the Camera Key to take a picture.

Camera Functions:

Recording a Video

1. From the home screen, select [camera] Camera. (Alternatively, press the Camera Key from the home or apps screen to launch the Camera app.)
2. Press Left on the 4-Way Navigation Key to switch to the camcorder. The shutter button will turn red.
3. Aim the camera at the subject and make any necessary adjustments. (Press the Volume Key to zoom in or out before and during recording.)
4. Press the Center Key or the Camera Key to start recording. (Press the Left Soft Key to pause and resume recording.)
5. Press the Center Key or the Camera Key again to stop recording.

Opening the Gallery

From the Home screen, select [gallery] Gallery to view albums of your pictures and videos.

Memory

• Internal Memory: 4GB
• Supports microSD memory card up to 32GB.

Voicemail

Setting Up Voicemail

1. From the home screen, select [settings] Settings > Device > Call settings > Carrier Setting > Voicemail.
2. Select from the following voicemail settings:
   • Service: Select the voicemail service provider. Your carrier is the default.
   • Setup: View or edit the voicemail number.
   • Sound: Set the notification sound for new voicemails.
   • Vibrate: Enable vibration for notifications.

Getting Started: The Battery

Installing the battery

1. Place your finger in the slot at the bottom of the back cover to lift and remove the cover.
2. Insert the battery by aligning the metal contacts on the battery with the gold contacts in the battery compartment. Gently push down on the battery until it clicks into place.
3. Press the cover gently back into place until you hear a click.

Removing the battery

1. Remove the back cover.
2. Lift the battery up and out.

Charging the Battery

1. Connect the adapter to the charging port. Ensure the adapter is inserted with the correct orientation. Do not force the connector into the charging port.
2. Connect the charger to a standard AC wall outlet. If the phone is on, a [charging indicator] will appear in the Status Bar.
3. Disconnect the charger when the battery is fully charged.

Turning The Phone On / Off

Turn Phone On

Press and hold the Power/End Key to turn on your phone.

Turn Phone Off

Press and hold the Power/End Key to open the options menu. Select Power off [ok] > OK.

Phone Features

Opening the Browser

From the home screen, select [browser] Browser to launch the web browser. The Browser also opens when you open a web link, for example, in an email or text message.

1. Open the Browser app.
2. Select [menu] > Type URL to highlight the address box.
3. Enter the address (URL) of a web page, or enter terms to search for.
4. Press the Center Key to open the web page or search results.

Exiting the Browser

1. Press the Left Soft Key for the browser menu.
2. Press the Down Key on the 4-Way Navigation until Exit is highlighted.
3. Press the Center Key to exit the browser.

Note: This phone does not have WiFi capabilities. Using the browser requires data usage. Fees may apply if you do not have a data plan.

Bluetooth

1. From the home screen, select [settings] Settings > General settings > Bluetooth.
2. If Bluetooth is off, press the Center Key to turn it on. Your phone will scan for and display the IDs of all available Bluetooth devices in range. Select [refresh] Refresh if you want to scan again.
3. Select the device you want to pair with.
4. If necessary, confirm that the Bluetooth passkeys are the same between the two devices and press the Center Key. Alternatively, enter a Bluetooth passkey and press the Center Key.

Pairing is successful when the other device accepts the connection or the same passkey is entered.

Note: The Bluetooth passkey may be fixed for certain devices, such as headsets and hands-free car kits. Try entering 0000 or 1234, or refer to the device's documentation.

Messaging

From the home screen, select [messages] Messages. The Messaging screen opens, allowing you to create a new message or open an existing thread.

• Select [new message] > New message to write a new text or multimedia message.
• Select an existing message thread to open the conversation.

Sending a Message

1. On the Messaging screen, select [new message] > New message.
2. Add recipients:
   • Select the 'To' field and manually enter the recipient's number or contact name. Select a suggestion if available.
   • Select the 'To' field and press the Center Key to select recipients from contacts, call history, or contact groups.
3. Select the text box at the bottom and enter your message content.
4. To send a multimedia message, select [attach] > Insert attach to add a photo or video.
5. Press the Center Key or select SEND, then press the Center Key to send the message.

Making and Answering Calls

Placing a Call by Dialing

1. Press the Power/End Key, then enter the phone number using the keypad. Press the Clear Key to delete incorrect digits.
2. As you enter digits, your phone searches for matching contacts. If the desired contact appears, select it and press the Send Key to place the call immediately.
3. Press the Send Key to dial the entered number.

Ending a Call

During a call, press the Power/End Key.

Answering Calls

• When you receive a phone call, drag [answer call] to answer the call. (To silence the ringer before answering, press the Volume Up/Down Keys.)
• When you receive a phone call, drag [reject call] to reject the call.
• You can also drag [reject call] to reject the call and send a preset text message to the caller. (To edit text responses, press the Menu Key > Settings > Quick responses.)

Ending Calls (on-screen)

During a call, tap [end call] on the screen.