Zte V817 Quick Start Manual
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  • Page 1 ZTE V817 Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 2 ZTE Corporation. Notice ZTE Corporation reserves the right to make modifications on print errors or update specifications in this guide without prior notice. We offer self-service for our smart terminal device users. Please visit the ZTE official website (at www.ztedevice.com...
  • Page 3 Trademarks ZTE and the ZTE logos are trademarks of the ZTE Corporation. Google and Android are trademarks of Google, Inc. ® The Bluetooth trademark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such trademarks by ZTE Corporation is under license.
  • Page 4: Getting To Know Your Phone

    Getting to Know Your Phone Earpiece Front Sensor Camera Indicator Volume Keys Touchscreen Charging/ USB Jack...
  • Page 5: Back Cover

    Headset Jack Power Key Flash Back Camera Back Cover Speaker Power Key  Press and hold to power off or reset the phone, turn on or off Airplane mode, or select phone modes.  Press to turn off or on the screen display. Volume Keys Press or hold to turn the volume up or down.
  • Page 6 Starting Up Switch off your phone before installing or replacing the battery or the SIM card. The microSD card is optional and can be installed and removed while the phone is turned on. Unmount the microSD card before removing it. 1.
  • Page 7 WCDMA/GSM 3. Hold your microSD card with the metal contacts facing down and slide it into the microSD card slot. NOTE: Your phone may come with a pre-installed microSD card. Some applications may not function normally after you remove the card, pre-installed or otherwise. 4.
  • Page 8: Charging The Battery

    the battery into the compartment. Then gently press the battery down until it is secured. 5. Press the cover gently back into place until you hear a click. Charging the Battery 1. Connect the adapter to the charging jack. Ensure that the adapter is inserted with the correct orientation.
  • Page 9: Powering On/Off Your Phone

    2. Connect the charger to a standard AC power outlet. 3. Disconnect the charger when the battery is fully charged. Powering On/Off Your Phone Make sure the battery is charged before powering on.  Press and hold the Power Key to turn on your phone. ...
  • Page 10: Opening Applications

    home screen by adding application shortcuts, folders, widgets, and more. NOTE: Your home screen extends beyond the initial screen, providing more space for shortcuts, widgets, and folders. Simply swipe left or right to see the extended home screens. Opening Applications 1.
  • Page 11: Adding Shortcuts Or Widgets

    Adding Shortcuts or Widgets Touch the > 2. If you want to add a widget, touch Widgets. 3. Touch and hold a widget or an app icon and drag it to the home screen. Removing Shortcuts or Widgets 1. Touch and hold a widget or shortcut on the home screen. 2.
  • Page 12: Checking The Phone Status

    animation you want to use as the wallpaper. Some cropping might be needed for the gallery pictures. 3. Touch Set wallpaper. Knowing the Navigation Bar and Mi-POP The navigation bar is usually at the bottom of the screen. By touching , and , you can get back to the previous screen, get back to Home, and view the recently used...
  • Page 13: Managing Notifications

    Mobile data in use SHPA connected Flight mode Bluetooth on Ringer off Connected to a Wi-Fi network Vibrate mode Wi-Fi in use Battery low Speaker on Battery partially drained Phone microphone off Battery full Alarm set Battery charging Wired headset connected No SIM card installed Managing Notifications The status bar at the top of the screen provides notification alerts...
  • Page 14 New SMS microSD card unmounted New MMS Updates available New Email Upcoming event New Gmail message Call on hold New Google Talk instant New Wi-Fi network detected message Problem with SMS/MMS Downloading data delivery Missed call Sending data Call in progress USB tethering is on USB connected Portable Wi-Fi hotspot...
  • Page 15: Setting Ringtone And Sounds

    Setting Ringtone and Sounds Setting Ringtone or Notification Sound 1. Touch > > Settings > Sound. 2. Touch Phone ringtone or Default notification. 3. Select the ringtone you want to use. 4. Touch OK. Setting System Sounds 1. Touch > >...
  • Page 16: Setting A Screen Lock

    3. Touch OK to save. TIP: Press and hold the Power Key and then touch enable the silent mode, touch to enable the vibration mode, or touch to disable the silent mode. Setting a Screen Lock You can protect your phone by creating a screen lock. When enabled, you need to touch and hold an icon, draw a pattern, or enter a numeric PIN or password to unlock the phone’s screen and keys.
  • Page 17: Adding Contacts

    2. In the dialer tab , enter the phone number with the on-screen keypad. Touch to delete incorrect digits. 3. Touch the icon below the keypad to place the call. > NOTE: To call a contact, touch > touch a contact and number. Adding Contacts Creating a New Contact >...
  • Page 18: Importing Contacts In Batches

    Importing Contacts in Batches > 1. Touch 2. Touch > Import/export > Import from SIM card or Import from storage. 3. If prompted, select an account in which to save the contacts. 4. For importing from the SIM card, touch all the SIM contacts you want to import and touch For importing from the microSD card, select the vCard file(s) on the microSD card and touch OK to begin importing.
  • Page 19: Sending A Message

    Sending a Message 1. Touch > , then touch 2. Enter the recipient(s) and message text. If you want to send an MMS, add subject and attachments. 3. Touch SIM1 Send or SIM2 Send to send the message. Enter number(s) Select contact(s) Type message Add attachment...
  • Page 20: Setting Up Email Accounts

    Setting Up Email Accounts Setting Up Gmail > 1. Touch > Gmail. NOTE: If another Gmail account is already set up, touch > Settings > ADD ACCOUNT. 2. Touch Existing to sign in to your existing Google Account. If you have no Google Accounts, touch New to create one. 3.
  • Page 21: Connecting With A Bluetooth Headset

    3. Touch Manual setup > Exchange. 4. Enter Domain\Username, Password, and Server information. 5. Read the onscreen activation disclaimer and, if prompted, touch Next. 6. If prompted, touch OK to allow the server to remotely control some of your phone’s security features. 7.
  • Page 22: Installing Apps From The Google Play Store

    NOTE: Your phone automatically scans for and displays the IDs of all available Bluetooth devices in range. You could touch SEARCH FOR DEVICES if you wanted to scan again. 4. Touch the ID of the headset, or any other device you want to pair with your phone.
  • Page 23: Taking A Photo

    2. Find the apps you need either by category or by touching 3. Touch the app to see detailed description. 4. Touch Install (free apps) or the price (paid apps). If the app is not free, you need to sign in to your Google Wallet account and select a payment method.
  • Page 24 Number Function Hold the dot and slide to zoom in or out. View photos and videos you have captured. Capture a photo. Switch to the camcorder. Switch between the front camera and the back camera. Touch to select the flash mode (only available for the back camera).
  • Page 25: Recording A Video

    Number Function Touch to select the capture mode (only available for the back camera). Change the camera settings. 3. Lightly touch the button Recording a Video > 1. Touch > Camera, and switch to the camcorder mode. 2. Aim the camera at the subject and make any necessary adjustment.
  • Page 26: Playing Music

    Number Function Hold the dot and slide to zoom in or out. View photos and videos you have captured. Start or stop recording a video. Switch to the camera. Switch between the front camera and the back camera. Touch to select the flash mode (only available for the back camera).
  • Page 27 Number Function Touch to view the current playing list. Album artwork. Playback control. Skip songs, pause and resume playback, use shuffle or repeat. Drag the progress bar to jump to any part of the song. Search for music. Back to Now playing list. Rate the song.
  • Page 28 Connecting to PC You can connect your phone to a computer with a USB cable and transfer music, pictures, and other files in either directions. Your device stores these files in internal storage or on a removable microSD card. 1. Touch and hold the status bar across the top of the screen and flick down.
  • Page 29: Connecting To The Internet

    Connecting to the Internet Connecting via Wi-Fi > 1. Touch > Settings > Wi-Fi. 2. Slide the ON/OFF switch if Wi-Fi is off. You phone automatically searches for Wi-Fi networks in range and displays their names and security settings. Your phone also connects to previously linked networks when they are in range.
  • Page 30: Connecting Via Bluetooth Tethering

    3. Touch each item to enter the information you get from your service provider. 4. Touch > Save to complete. Connecting via Bluetooth Tethering You can connect to a device that supports Bluetooth tethering to sharing the device’s Wi-Fi or mobile data service with your phone.
  • Page 31: Freeing Up Memory Space

     Use Bluetooth tethering or USB tethering (when you have a cable) instead of portable Wi-Fi hotspot to share your phone’s data service.  From the home screen, touch > Task Manager and close the apps you do not need but still run in the background.
  • Page 32: Clearing Browser's Local Content

    2. Touch > Settings. 3. Check Delete old messages to enable auto deletion. 4. Touch Text message limit or Multimedia message limit to set the maximum limit. 5. Touch Set. Clearing Browser’s Local Content 1. From the home screen, touch >...
  • Page 33 Avoid contact with Avoid Extreme Temperatures magnetic media Keep away from pacemakers and other Avoid any contact with liquid, personal medical keep it dry devices Switch off when instructed in hospitals Do not attempt to disassemble and medical facilities Switch off when instructed in aircrafts Only use approved accessories and airports...

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