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  • Page 1 N9517 USER MANUAL...

  • Page 2: About This Manual

    About This Manual Thank you for choosing this ZTE mobile device. In order to keep your device in its best condition, please read this manual and keep it for future reference. Copyright Copyright © 2018 ZTE CORPORATION All rights reserved.
  • Page 3 Content in this manual may differ from the actual product or software. Trademarks ZTE and the ZTE logos are trademarks of ZTE Corporation. Android is a trademark of Google LLC. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks ®...
  • Page 4 microSDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. Qualcomm Snapdragon™ processors are products of ® Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Qualcomm and Snapdragon are trademarks of Qualcomm Incorporated, registered in the United States and other countries. Used with permission. Other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents About This Manual............2 Getting Started..............10 Installing the nano-SIM Card (Included) and the microSDXC Card (Not Included).................10 Charging the Battery................12 Extending the Battery Life.............. 13 Powering Your Phone On/Off............14 Setting Up Your Phone for the First Time........14 Locking/Unlocking the Screen and Keys......... 14 Using the Touch Screen..............16 Getting to Know Your Phone............18 Getting to Know the Home Screen..........
  • Page 6 Knowing the Basics............32 Monitoring the Phone Status............32 Managing Notifications..............33 Managing Shortcut Icons..............36 Organizing With Folders..............37 Rearranging the Favorites Tray............37 Entering Text..................38 Enabling or Disabling Input Methods..........38 Changing Input Methods..............38 Opening and Switching Apps............43 Uninstalling an App................. 43 Connecting to Networks and Devices......44 Connecting to Mobile Networks.............44 Connecting to Wi-Fi................
  • Page 7 Contacts................71 Checking Contact Details..............71 Adding a New Contact..............72 Setting Up Your Own Profile............72 Importing, Exporting, and Sharing Contacts........73 Working With Favorite Contacts............ 74 Working With Groups..............75 Searching for a Contact..............77 Editing Contacts................77 Web Accounts..............79 Adding or Removing Accounts............79 Configuring Account Sync..............80 Email.................
  • Page 8 Web Browser..............90 Opening the Browser............... 90 Using Multiple Browser Windows..........90 Downloading Files................91 Changing Browser Settings.............91 Camera................92 Capturing a Photo................92 Using Manual Camera Mode............94 Recording a Video................95 Using Other Camera Modes............96 Customizing Camera/Camcorder Settings........96 Gallery................99 Opening Gallery................99 Working With Albums..............
  • Page 9 Sound Recorder............. 112 Recording a Voice Memo............. 112 Playing a Voice Memo..............112 More Apps..............113 Calculator..................113 Clock....................113 Google Apps...................115 Settings................117 Wireless and Networks..............117 Device.....................119 Personal..................125 System.................... 132 Troubleshooting............. 133 For Your Safety..............138 General Safety................138 FCC RF Exposure Information (SAR)......... 140 FCC Regulations................142 Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) regulations for Mobile Phones144 Distraction..................

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    Getting Started Installing the nano-SIM Card (Included) and the microSDXC Card (Not Included) There is no need to power off the phone before installing or removing the nano-SIM card. WARNING! To avoid damage to the phone, do not use any other kind of SIM cards, or any non-standard nano-SIM card cut from a SIM card.
  • Page 11 1. Insert the tip of the tray eject tool into the hole next to the nano-SIM card tray on the left side of the phone. 2. Place the nano-SIM card / microSDXC card on the tray with the gold-colored contacts facing down. Then carefully slide the tray back into place.

  • Page 12: Charging The Battery

    As you charge your phone, the screen will show the exact battery level. WARNING! Use only ZTE-approved chargers and USB cables. The use of unapproved accessories could damage your phone or cause the battery to explode. 1. Connect the adapter to the charging jack. Ensure that the...

  • Page 13: Extending The Battery Life

    2. Connect the charger to a standard AC power outlet. If the phone is on, you’ll see a charging icon, such as appear in the Status Bar. 3. Disconnect the charger when the battery is fully charged. NOTE: If the battery is extremely low, you may be unable to power on the phone even when it is being charged.

  • Page 14: Powering Your Phone On/Off

    Powering Your Phone On/Off  Press and hold the Power key to turn on your phone.  To turn it off, press and hold the Power key to open the options menu. Tap Power off. Setting Up Your Phone for the First Time When you first power on your phone after you purchase it or reset it to factory settings, you will need to set it up before using it.
  • Page 15 NOTE: To save battery power, the phone automatically turns off the screen after a certain period of time when you leave it idle. You will still be able to receive messages and calls while the phone screen is off. Unlocking the Screen and Keys 1.

  • Page 16: Using The Touch Screen

    Using the Touch Screen Your phone’s touch screen lets you control actions through a variety of touch gestures. Tap – When you want to type using the on-screen keyboard,  select on-screen items (such as application and settings icons), or press on-screen buttons, simply tap them with your finger.
  • Page 17 Rotate the Screen – For most screens, you can  automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to landscape by turning the phone sideways. NOTES: The auto-rotate feature needs to be enabled for the screen  orientation to automatically change. Tap the Home key > >...

  • Page 18: Getting To Know Your Phone

    Getting to Know Your Phone Proximity & light sensor Front camera Earpiece Indicator light Volume keys Power key Touch screen Home key Back key Recent apps key Main microphone...
  • Page 19 Auxiliary microphone Back camera Headset jack Flash nano-SIM/ microSDXC card tray Speaker Charging/ micro-USB jack...
  • Page 20 Key Functions Function  Press and hold to turn on or off airplane mode, restart, or power off. Power key  Press to turn off or on the screen display. Volume keys Press or hold to turn the volume up or down. ...

  • Page 21: Getting To Know The Home Screen

    Getting to Know the Home Screen The home screen is the starting point for your phone’s applications, functions, and menus. You can customize your home screen by adding shortcuts, folders, widgets, and more. Notification icons Status icons Google search Widget Folder Shortcut Primary shortcuts...
  • Page 22 Extended Home Screen Panels Your home screen is extendable, providing more space for shortcuts, widgets, and more. Simply swipe left or right on the home screen to see the extended panels. You can add or remove home screen panels, or adjust their order. To add a new home screen panel: 1.

  • Page 23: Personalizing

    Personalizing Changing the System Language 1. Tap the Home key > > Settings > Languages & input > Languages. 2. Tap Add a language to add another language to the list. 3. To change the system language, press and hold next to the language you want and drag it to the top of the list.

  • Page 24: Changing The Ringtone And Notification Sound

    Changing the Ringtone and Notification Sound You can customize the default incoming call ringtone, default alarm ringtone, and the default notification sound. 1. Tap the Home key > > Settings > Sound. 2. Tap Phone ringtone, Default notification ringtone, or Default alarm ringtone.

  • Page 25: Adjusting Volumes

    Adjusting Volumes 1. Tap the Home key > > Settings > Sound. 2. Drag the sliders below Media volume, Alarm volume, Ring volume, and Notification volume to adjust the volume for each type of audio. NOTE: You can adjust the media volume when a media application is in use by pressing the Volume up/down key.

  • Page 26: Using Do Not Disturb Mode

    Using Do Not Disturb Mode You can limit interruptions with Do not disturb mode. This mode silences your phone so that it doesn’t make sounds or vibrate when you don’t want it to. To turn on Do not disturb mode: 1.
  • Page 27 1. Tap the Home key > > Settings > Sound > Do not disturb. 2. When Do not disturb is on, set Disturb rules as you need. Priority only allows disturbances from alarms, reminders,  events, and callers you specify. You’ll still hear anything you choose to play including music, videos, and games.

  • Page 28: Applying New Wallpapers

    Applying New Wallpapers You can set the wallpaper for the home screen and lock screen. 1. Press and hold an empty area on a home screen. (If the current home screen doesn’t have room, swipe the screen left or right to display an extended screen.) 2.

  • Page 29: Protecting Your Phone With Screen Locks

    NOTE: With the proximity and light sensor, your phone can automatically adjust the screen brightness for available light. Tap Adaptive brightness in the Display settings screen to turn the feature on or off. Protecting Your Phone With Screen Locks You can protect your phone by creating a screen lock. When it is enabled, you need to press and hold on the screen, draw a pattern or enter a numeric PIN or password to unlock the phone’s screen and keys.

  • Page 30: Protecting Your Phone With Screen Pinning

    Protecting Your Phone With Screen Pinning You can use the screen pinning feature to keep an app in view, so others cannot switch to other apps or access your personal information. Turning On Screen Pinning 1. Tap the Home key > >...
  • Page 31 5. Tap > GOT IT. Unpinning the Screen 1. To unpin the screen and return to normal use, press and hold the Back key. 2. If you have enabled Ask for unlock pattern/PIN/password before unpinning when pinning the screen, swipe up on the lock screen and draw the pattern or enter the PIN/password.

  • Page 32: Knowing The Basics

    Knowing the Basics Monitoring the Phone Status The Status Bar at the top of the home screen provides phone and service status icons on the right side. Below are some of the icons you may see. Indicators and Icons GSM/UMTS connected Signal strength 4G LTE connected Airplane mode...

  • Page 33: Managing Notifications

    Managing Notifications Notification Icons The Status Bar at the top of the home screen provides notification icons on the left. Below are some of the icons you may see. Indicators and Icons New SMS Upcoming event New message(s) from New Wi-Fi network the Email app detected New message(s) from...
  • Page 34 Opening/Closing the Notification Panel Notifications report the arrival of new messages, calendar events, and alarms, as well as ongoing events, such as when you are playing music. You can open the Notification Panel to view the details of notifications. To open the Notification Panel, swipe your finger down on the ...
  • Page 35 To manage notifications you have received, press and hold a  notification. You can then tap Show notifications silently > DONE to hide future notifications from this app, or tap MORE SETTINGS to configure other notification options for this app. NOTE: If you hide notifications for an app, you may miss its important alerts and updates.

  • Page 36: Managing Shortcut Icons

    2. Tap at the top and do one of the following. Press and hold a tile and drag it to the position you want.  Press and hold a tile and drag it to the section below to  hide it. In the Drag to add tiles section, drag a tile up to show it ...

  • Page 37: Organizing With Folders

    Organizing With Folders You can create folders on the home screen and add several shortcuts to a folder. You can move or remove folders the same way as moving or removing shortcuts. 1. Press and hold a shortcut on the home screen and drag it to at the top left.

  • Page 38: Entering Text

    Entering Text You can enter text using the on-screen keyboard. Some apps open it automatically. In others, you open it by tapping where you want to type. Tap the Back key to hide the on-screen keyboard. You can also enter text by speaking with the Google voice typing feature.
  • Page 39 Gboard Keyboard The Gboard Keyboard provides a layout similar to a desktop computer keyboard. When screen auto-rotation is enabled, turn the phone sideways and the keyboard will change from portrait to landscape. The landscape keyboard is not supported in all applications.
  • Page 40  to delete the text before the cursor.  to select numbers and symbols. You can then to find more.  to enter comma, press and hold and then select to enter miniature icons, such as expressions, GIF, animals, and more.Press and hold , and then select enable one handed mode.
  • Page 41 NOTE: Say "comma," "period," "question mark," "exclamation mark," or "exclamation point" to enter punctuation. Changing Input Method Choose the input method settings by tapping > Settings > Languages & input from the home screen. Tap Spell checker to enable or disable spell checking ...
  • Page 42 Editing Text  Move the insertion point: Tap where you want to type. The cursor blinks in the new position, and a tab appears below it. Drag the tab to move the cursor. Select text: Press and hold or double-tap within the text. ...

  • Page 43: Opening And Switching Apps

    Opening and Switching Apps Opening an App 1. Tap the Home key > 2. Slide up or down on the screen and tap an app to open it. Switching Between Recently Opened Apps 1. Tap the Recent apps key. The apps you’ve used recently are displayed in a series of tabs.

  • Page 44: Connecting To Networks And Devices

    Connecting to Networks and Devices Connecting to Mobile Networks Controlling Mobile Data Use To enable or disable data access: 1. Tap the Home key > > Settings > Mobile networks. 2. Slide the Data Enabled switch to enable or disable mobile data use.

  • Page 45: Connecting To Wi-Fi

    Connecting to Wi-Fi Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that can provide Internet access at distances of up to 300 feet, depending on the Wi-Fi router and your surroundings. Turning Wi-Fi On and Getting Connected 1. Tap the Home key > >...
  • Page 46 Adding a Wi-Fi Network You can add a Wi-Fi network if the network does not broadcast its name (SSID), or when you are out of range. To connect to a secured network, you first need to get the security details from the network's administrator. 1.
  • Page 47 Connecting to a WPS Network Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a feature that makes it easy to add your phone to the access points which support WPS. You can use one of the following methods to connect your phone to a wireless network using WPS. Method one: WPS button (Recommended) 1.

  • Page 48: Using Wi-Fi Direct

    Adjusting Wi-Fi Preferences 1. Tap the Home key > > Settings > Wi-Fi. 2. Tap > Advanced to adjust the following settings. Install certificates: Install certificates needed for  connecting to certain Wi-Fi networks. Wi-Fi Direct: Use the Wi-Fi Direct feature. See Using ...
  • Page 49 Connecting to Another Device via Wi-Fi Direct 1. Tap the Home key > > Settings > Wi-Fi. 2. If Wi-Fi is off, slide the Wi-Fi switch to the On position. > Advanced > Wi-Fi Direct. Your phone will search for 3.

  • Page 50: Connecting To Bluetooth Devices

    Connecting to Bluetooth Devices Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communication technology. Phones or other devices with Bluetooth capabilities can exchange information wirelessly within a distance of about 30 feet. The Bluetooth devices must be paired before the communication is performed. Turning Bluetooth On/Off 1.
  • Page 51 Your phone automatically scans for and displays the IDs of all available Bluetooth devices in range. You could tap > Refresh if you want to scan again. 3. Tap the device you want to pair with. 4. Confirm that the Bluetooth passkeys are the same between the two devices and tap PAIR.
  • Page 52 2. In the list of paired devices, tap the icon beside the Bluetooth device you want to forget. 3. Tap FORGET. Sending Data via Bluetooth 1. Open the appropriate application and select the file or item you want to share. 2.

  • Page 53: Connecting To Your Phone Via Usb

    Connecting to Your Phone via USB You can connect your phone to a computer with a USB cable and transfer music, pictures, and other files in both directions. Your phone stores these files in its internal storage. If you are using USB tethering, you must turn that off before you can use USB to transfer files between your phone and computer.

  • Page 54: Using The Microsdxc Card As Portable Or Device Storage

    Using the microSDXC Card as Portable or Device Storage You can use your microSDXC card as portable storage for photos, media, and other files so that you don’t lose them, or you can format the card for use as internal storage. Setting Up the microSDXC Card as Portable Storage When you install a microSDXC card that has not been used on...
  • Page 55 To erase and format the microSDXC card: 1. Tap the Home key > > Settings > Storage. 2. Tap the card name in the Portable storage section. 3. Tap Format > ERASE & FORMAT. CAUTION: The formatting procedure erases all the data on the microSDXC card, after which the files CANNOT be retrieved.
  • Page 56 CAUTION:  The formatting procedure erases all the data on the microSDXC card, after which the files CANNOT be retrieved. As part of the internal storage, the microSDXC card may have  data on it that is necessary for some apps to function normally.

  • Page 57: Connecting To Virtual Private Networks

    Connecting to Virtual Private Networks Virtual private networks (VPNs) allow you to connect to the resources inside a secured local network. VPNs are commonly deployed by corporations, schools, and other institutions to let people access local network resources when not on campus, or when connected to a wireless network.
  • Page 58 Connecting to a VPN 1. Tap the Home key > > Settings > More > VPN. 2. Tap the VPN that you want to connect to. 3. When prompted, enter any requested credentials, and then tap CONNECT. Modifying a VPN 1.

  • Page 59: Phone Calls

    Phone Calls You can place calls from the Phone app, the Contacts app, or other apps or widgets that display contact information. Wherever you see a phone number, you can usually tap it to dial. Placing and Ending Calls Placing a Call by Dialing 1.

  • Page 60: Answering Or Rejecting Calls

     To redial the last call you made, just tap when the phone number field is empty to enter the number automatically. Ending a Call During a call, tap on the screen. Answering or Rejecting Calls When you receive a phone call, the incoming call screen opens, displaying the caller ID or the information about the caller that you've entered in the Contacts app.

  • Page 61: Working With The Call History

    Working With the Call History The call history is a list of all the calls you've placed, received, or missed. It provides a convenient way to redial a number, return a call, or add a number to your contacts. To open the call history, you can tap the Home key > >...

  • Page 62: Calling Your Contacts

    Taking Other Actions on a Call History Entry Open the call history. Tap a number in the list to add the number to a contact.  to send a message to this number.  to view more call information.  3.

  • Page 63: Using Options During A Call

    1. Tap the Home key > 2. If the dialpad is closed, tap to display it. 3. Press and hold the 1 key in the dialer. If prompted, enter your voicemail password. 4. Follow the voice prompts to listen to and manage your voicemail messages.

  • Page 64: Adjusting Your Call Settings

     to mute or unmute your microphone.  to turn on or off the speakerphone.  to end the current call. WARNING! Because of higher volume levels, do not place the phone near your ear during speakerphone use. Adjusting Your Call Settings You can configure a number of settings for the Phone application.
  • Page 65 Setting Sound and Vibration Set the sound and vibration for incoming calls as well as dialpad sounds. 1. Tap the Home key > > > Settings > Sounds and vibration. 2. Tap the option you want to configure Tap Phone ringtone to select a ringtone. ...
  • Page 66 Setting Speed Dials You can press and hold the 1 ~ 9 keys from the dialer to call the corresponding speed dial number. The number key 1 is reserved to speed dial your voicemail. 1. Tap the Home key > >...
  • Page 67 Setting Voice Privacy This option allows you to enable enhanced privacy mode. 1. Tap the Home key > > > Settings > Call settings > Additional settings. 2. Check Voice privacy to enable this feature. Setting Plus Code for Dialing Setting Plus Code Dialing allows the phone to automatically dial the international access code for your location when you press and hold...
  • Page 68 Setting Dial Assist Dial assist allows the phone to add the prefix or country code for calls to the U.S. when you are on a roaming network. 1. Tap the Home key > > > Settings > Call settings. 2. Check Dial assist. Setting Call Blocking You can add numbers to the blocked numbers list to filter out calls and messages from these numbers.
  • Page 69 Setting TTY Mode Your phone is a TTY compatible device. A TTY device can allow people who have hearing or speech disabilities to communicate by telephone. Simply connect the TTY device to the phone’s headset jack. Select a TTY mode for your phone to work with a TTY device, or turn TTY off.
  • Page 70 Setting Hearing Aids Your phone supports the Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) function. When you turn on the hearing aid compatibility and use a hearing aid with a telecoil to answer the phone, it will help you hear more clearly during the phone call. 1.

  • Page 71: Contacts

    Contacts You can add contacts on your phone and synchronize them with the contacts in your Google account or other accounts that support contact syncing. To see your contacts, tap the Home key > > Contacts. From there, you can tap the tabs on the top of the screen to quickly switch to contact groups or favorite contacts.

  • Page 72: Adding A New Contact

    Adding a New Contact 1. Tap the Home key > > Contacts > CONTACTS tab. 2. Tap to add a new contact. 3. Enter the contact name, phone numbers, email addresses, and other information. If necessary, tap More Fields to include additional information such as IM accounts, Notes, Website, etc.

  • Page 73: Importing, Exporting, And Sharing Contacts

    Importing, Exporting, and Sharing Contacts You can import/export contacts from/to the phone storage. This is especially useful when you need to transfer contacts between different devices. You can also quickly share contacts using Bluetooth, Google Drive, Email, Gmail, Wi-Fi Direct, or Messages.

  • Page 74: Working With Favorite Contacts

    Sharing Contacts 1. Tap the Home key > > Contacts > CONTACTS tab. > Multi-select. 2. Tap 3. Tap the contacts you want to share to select them, and then 4. Choose how to share the contacts. The options available depend on the applications and services installed.

  • Page 75: Working With Groups

    Working With Groups Viewing Your Contact Groups 1. Tap the Home key > > Contacts > GROUPS tab. 2. Scroll through the list to view the preset groups and any groups you have created. 3. Tap a group to view its members. NOTE: To send a message or an email to all or some of the group members, you can tap...
  • Page 76 7. Tap the field below RingTone, Notification sound or Vibration Pattern to select the ringtone and vibrate pattern for incoming calls and notifications from the group members, and then tap OK. 8. Tap to save the group. Deleting a Group 1.

  • Page 77: Searching For A Contact

    Searching for a Contact 1. Tap the Home key > > Contacts > CONTACTS tab. 2. Tap and enter the contact name or any information the contact has to search for it. The contacts matched will be listed. Editing Contacts Editing Contact Details 1.
  • Page 78 3. Tap > > Link. 4. Tap the contact whose information you want to join with the first entry. 5. Tap NOTES:  The information from the second contact is added to the first, and the second contact is no longer displayed in the CONTACTS list.

  • Page 79: Web Accounts

    Web Accounts Adding or Removing Accounts You can add multiple Google accounts and Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync accounts. You may also add other kinds of ® accounts depending on the apps installed on your phone. Adding an Account 1. Tap the Home key > >...

  • Page 80: Configuring Account Sync

    Removing an Account Removing an account will delete it and all information associated with it from your phone, such as emails and contacts. 1. Tap the Home key > > Settings > Accounts. 2. Tap the account category and then tap the account. >...
  • Page 81 Syncing Manually When auto-sync is turned off, you can sync account data manually. 1. Tap the Home key > > Settings > Accounts. 2. Tap the account category and then the account you want to sync. 3. Tap > Sync now. Changing an Account’s Sync Settings 1.

  • Page 82: Email

    Email in the home screen and select Email. Use it to receive and send emails from your webmail or other accounts, using POP3 or IMAP, or access your Exchange ActiveSync account for your corporate email needs. Setting Up the First Email Account 1.

  • Page 83: Checking Your Emails

    Checking Your Emails Your phone can automatically check for new emails at the interval you set when setting up the account. You can also check new emails manually by dragging down on the message list. Writing and Sending an Email 1.

  • Page 84: Responding To An Email

    Responding to an Email You can reply to or forward a message that you receive. You can also delete messages and manage them in other ways. Replying to or Forwarding an Email 1. Open the email you want to reply to or forward from the Inbox. 2.

  • Page 85: Adding And Editing Email Accounts

     While in a message list (for instance, the Inbox), tap circle in front of an email to select it and then tap > Add star to flag the email. Deleting an Email You can delete an email from its folder. You can also delete a batch of emails.

  • Page 86: Changing General Email Settings

    Editing an Email Account 1. Open Email to get the Inbox screen. 2. Tap > Settings and tap the account whose settings you want to change. 3. Make the changes and press the Back key when you’re finished. The options you can configure depend on the type of the account.

  • Page 87: Messages

    Messages You can use Messages to exchange text messages (SMS) and multimedia messages (MMS). Opening the Messages Screen Tap the Home key > The Messages screen opens, where you can create a new message, search for messages, delete messages, or open an ongoing message thread.
  • Page 88 Tap a contact below the "To" field to whom you want to  send the message. 3. Tap the Type an SMS message field and enter the message text. 4. If you want to send a multimedia message, tap 5. Tap NOTES: ...

  • Page 89: Replying To A Message

    Replying to a Message Messages you receive are appended to existing threads of the same number. If the new message comes from a new number, a new thread is created. 1. On the Messages screen, tap the thread that has the message you want to reply to.

  • Page 90: Web Browser

    Web Browser Use Chrome to view web pages and search for information. Opening the Browser Tap the Home key > Chrome to launch the web browser. You can also open the browser by tapping a web link - for example, in an email or a text message. 1.

  • Page 91: Downloading Files

    Switching Between Browser Windows 1. Tap . Titles of opened tabs appear as a list. 2. Tap the title you want to open. NOTE: Swipe a title horizontally or tap its to close the tab. Downloading Files 1. Press and hold an image or a link to a file or to another web page.

  • Page 92: Camera

    Camera You can use your phone to take photos and record videos. Photos and videos are stored on the phone’s internal storage. You can copy them to your computer or access them in the Gallery app. Capturing a Photo 1. Tap the Home key > 2.
  • Page 93 Number Function Select a color effect or other special effects. Change the flash setting. Turn on or off the High-Dynamic Range (HDR) feature, only available for the back camera. Change the camera settings. View pictures and videos you have taken. Switch among video camera and photo camera mode.

  • Page 94: Using Manual Camera Mode

    NOTES: You can spread or pinch on the screen to zoom in or out  before taking pictures. In PHOTO mode, when you tap the screen to focus, the  exposure bar appears beside the focus point. You can drag up or down to adjust the exposure.

  • Page 95: Recording A Video

    Recording a Video You can record normal-speed video clips. The back camera also allows you to record time lapse video. 1. Tap the Home key > 2. Tap VIDEO if you want to capture a normal-speed video. To capture time lapse video, tap >...

  • Page 96: Using Other Camera Modes

    Using Other Camera Modes Besides capturing photos and videos in the traditional way, your camera app offers other powerful and interesting camera modes. Tap in the viewfinder screen to find them all.  MONO: Capture mono pictures.  MANUAL: Adjust camera options for your photo. ...
  • Page 97  Options in Photo Mode Resolution: Set the resolution for your photo.  Timer: Set a time delay before the camera takes a picture  automatically after you tap the shutter icon. Composition: Show or hide grid or golden spiral for ...
  • Page 98  Options in Video Mode Video quality: Set the quality for your video.  Shutter tone: Turn on or off the shutter tone.  Geo-tagging: Select whether to store the GPS location in  your captured photos and videos. Anti-banding: Available for the back camera. Set the ...

  • Page 99: Gallery

    Gallery Opening Gallery Tap the Home key > > Gallery to view albums of your pictures and videos. Working With Albums When you open Gallery, all pictures and videos on your phone are displayed in chronological order. Tap Photos / Albums or slide left or right to switch between photo view and album view.
  • Page 100 Deleting Albums, Pictures, or Videos 1. Press and hold a picture or video in Photos view. - or - Press and hold an album to select it or press and hold an item after you open an album to select a picture or a video in Albums view.

  • Page 101: Working With Pictures

    Working With Pictures Tap a picture in an album to view the picture in full screen. Double-tap the picture, or pinch two fingers together or spread them apart to zoom out or in. Slide left or right to view other pictures/videos in the album.
  • Page 102 When viewing a picture in full screen, the following features are available.  Swipe horizontally to see other pictures or videos.  Pinch a picture or video to make it smaller. You'll then see a filmstrip-style view of all your pictures and videos in a row. Swipe left or right to scan through them all.

  • Page 103: Retouching Your Pictures

    Retouching Your Pictures You can edit any photos you took and some other pictures in Gallery. The changed picture is saved in the same album as the original image, which is not affected. 1. Tap > Other edit > Photo Editor while viewing a picture in full screen to open the Photo Editor interface.

  • Page 104: Playing Videos

    Select a color and draw anything on the picture, or add some text and mosaic to the picture. 3. Tap to keep the change or tap to cancel it. 4. Tap to save the new picture. NOTE: in the Photo Editor screen to see the edits you have made and undo or redo them.

  • Page 105: Music

    Music Tap the Home key > > Music to play audio files stored on your phone. Music supports a wide variety of audio formats, so it can play music you purchase from online stores, music you copy from your CD collection, and so on. Viewing Your Music Library Tap the Home key >...

  • Page 106: Playing Music

    Playing Music Tap a song in the music library to listen to it. Tap the playback bar at the bottom of the screen to open the following playback screen. Number Function Song, album, and artist information. Return to the music library. Album artwork.
  • Page 107 Tap to see the detailed information about the song. Playback control. Skip songs, pause and resume playback. Drag the progress bar to jump to any part of the song. Tap to play the current playlist in shuffle mode, where tracks are played in random order. Tap to toggle repeat the song, the current playlist, or turn off repeat.

  • Page 108: Managing Playlists

    Managing Playlists Create playlists to organize your music files into sets of songs, so that you can play the songs you like in the order you prefer.  > Add to playlist next to a song to add it to a playlist or create a new playlist.

  • Page 109: Video Player

    Video Player Use the Video Player app to manage your video library and watch videos. Opening the Video Library in the home screen and select Video Player to view your video library, where your video files are displayed. Swipe up or down to find the video you want. You can also tap >...

  • Page 110: Managing Video Files

     to skip to the next video.  to rotate the video.  to save the frame as a separate photo.  to hide or show the control panel.  to share, trim, delete the video, or change the settings. Managing Video Files Deleting Videos 1.
  • Page 111 Trimming a Video 1. Tap a video to start playing it. 2. Tap > Trim. 3. Drag the two tabs on the progress bar to select the portion you want to keep. You can tap to preview the selected portion. 4.

  • Page 112: Sound Recorder

    Sound Recorder Sound Recorder enables you to record voice memos and listen to them whenever you like. Recording a Voice Memo 1. Tap the Home key > > Sound Recorder. 2. Tap to turn on or off high-quality recording. 3. Tap to start recording.

  • Page 113: More Apps

    More Apps Calculator Your phone's convenient built-in calculator lets you perform basic and advanced mathematical equations and calculate tips. 1. Tap the Home key > > Calculator. 2. Enter numbers and arithmetic operators. NOTE: to delete the last number or operator you entered. Press and hold to delete all of the entered information.
  • Page 114 Setting a New Alarm 1. Tap the tab in the Clock app. 2. Tap an existing alarm to configure it, or tap at the bottom of the screen to create a new alarm. 3. Set up the alarm options, such as time, alarm days, snooze, alarm ringtone, and label.

  • Page 115: Google Apps

    Stopwatch allows you to record lap times (100 laps at most), while countdown allows you to set a time and count down to zero. Google Apps Open the Google apps to use Google services. Some apps are put in the Google folder on the home screen. NOTE: Some contents or Google services may not be available in certain regions.
  • Page 116 need it with Google Assistant.  Google+: Chat with Google+ friends or send text or multimedia messages.  Maps: Find your place and find your way in the world.  Photos: Manage photos on the phone and your Google account. ...

  • Page 117: Settings

    Settings Tap the Home key > > Settings. The Settings app contains most of the tools for customizing and configuring your phone. Wireless and Networks Wi-Fi Tap the Home key > > Settings > Wi-Fi. You can turn Wi-Fi on or off and configure your Wi-Fi connections. See Connecting to Wi-Fi.
  • Page 118 Data Usage Tap the Home key > > Settings > Data usage to manage mobile data use. Tap the Cellular data switch to turn on or off mobile data. You can check how much data has been used during the time cycle you set, set mobile data limit and warning, see what apps have been using mobile data, or restrict background data for individual apps.

  • Page 119: Device

    Tap the Home key > > Settings > More > VPN to set up and connect to virtual private networks. See Connecting to Virtual Private Networks. Network Settings Reset Tap the Home key > > Settings > More > Network settings reset >...
  • Page 120 Sleep: Set the length of time of inactivity before the screen  turns off automatically.  Press power button twice for camera: Quickly open the Camera app by pressing the Power key twice even when the screen is locked.  Screen saver: Manage the Screen saver function.
  • Page 121 Notifications Tap the Home key > > Settings > Notifications to control the display of notifications. Tap an app to control its notifications. You may turn off its notifications, allow it to sound in Do not disturb mode, or allow it to display notifications silently.
  • Page 122 Apps Tap the Home key > > Settings > Apps to see apps installed on your phone and manage them. Tap an app to see its information. The following options may be available:  FORCE STOP: Stop the app.  UNINSTALL: Uninstall the app.
  • Page 123  Battery: Check the battery use details of the app since last full charge.  Memory: Check how much memory has been used by the app. NOTE: Not all options are available for the apps. Storage Tap the Home key > >...
  • Page 124 Users Tap the Home key > > Settings > User to manage the user accounts of your phone. You can share your phone with other people by creating additional user accounts. Each user with a separate account has his/her own storage space, wallpaper, screen lock and so on.

  • Page 125: Personal

    Personal Location Tap the Home key > > Settings > Location to manage location services, which help your phone and apps determine your location. To use location-related applications, such as finding your location on Google Maps, you must have location services turned on on your phone.
  • Page 126 Security Tap the Home key > > Settings > Security to configure options that help keep your phone and data safe. Screen lock: Disable the screen lock or enable it with long  press, pattern, PIN, or password. See Protecting Your Phone With Screen Locks.
  • Page 127 NOTE: Put all your confidential passwords in a safe place for future use. If you enter the wrong SIM PIN more times than allowed, your nano-SIM card will be locked and you cannot access the mobile phone network. Contact your operator for a PIN Unlock Key (PUK) to restore the nano-SIM card.
  • Page 128  Screen pinning: Keep a screen of your choice in view, so that others cannot switch to other apps and access your personal information. See Protecting Your Phone With Screen Pinning.  Apps with usage access: Turn on or off some apps’ access to your phone usage information.
  • Page 129 Languages & Input Tap the Home key > > Settings > Languages & input to configure options related to system language, input methods, speech input and output as well as mouse/trackpad input. Languages: Select a language for your system.  Spell checker: Use Google Spell Checker to check for ...
  • Page 130  Text-to-speech output: Preferred engine: Select the speech synthesis engine  you want to use or change its settings. Speech rate: Select how quickly you want the  synthesizer to speak. Pitch: Drag the slider to adjust the pitch.  Reset speech rate: Reset the speed at which the text is ...
  • Page 131 Navigation Key Tap the Home key > > Settings > Navigation key to exchange the positions of the Back key and the Recent apps key. Backup and Reset Tap the Home key > > Settings > Backup & reset to manage data backup and restoration options, and to reset the phone to factory status.

  • Page 132: System

    System Date & Time Tap the Home key > > Settings > Date & time to set date, time, time zone, time format and more. See Setting the Date Time. Accessibility Tap the Home key > > Settings > Accessibility to configure accessibility plug-ins and services on your phone, such as using Color inversion or TalkBack for users with sight problems.

  • Page 133: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you encounter problems while using the phone, or if it performs abnormally, you can refer to the chart below. If your particular problem cannot be resolved using the information in the chart, contact the dealer where you purchased the phone. Problem Possible causes Possible solution...
  • Page 134 Problem Possible causes Possible solution You are too far away from a You can request a service base station for your service area map from your service provider. provider. End the call and dial again. The network link quality is You may be switched to a poor on the part of your better-quality network link or...
  • Page 135 Problem Possible causes Possible solution The phone’s temperature is Adjust the battery charging below 0 °C or higher than environment to avoid 45 °C. extremes of temperature. The standby time is related to your service provider system configuration. The If you are located in an area same phone used with where signaling is weak, different service providers’...
  • Page 136 Problem Possible causes Possible solution If you are not able to connect to the network, the phone will continue to send Change your location to one out signals as it attempts to where the network is locate a base station. Doing accessible, or temporarily so consumes battery power turn off your phone.
  • Page 137 Problem Possible causes Possible solution Contact your service provider. If the service You have entered an PIN Code provider provides the incorrect PIN code three blocked nano-SIM card’s PUK code, consecutive times. use the PUK code to unlock the nano-SIM card. Uninstall the software that Phone may cause the problem.

  • Page 138: For Your Safety

    For Your Safety General Safety Don’t make or receive handheld calls while driving. Never text while driving. Don’t use at gas stations. Keep your phone at least 10 mm away from your ear or body while making calls. Your phone may produce a bright or flashing light. Small parts may cause choking.
  • Page 139 Avoid contact with anything magnetic. Avoid extreme temperatures. Keep away from pacemakers and other electronic medical devices. Avoid contact with liquids. Keep your phone dry. Turn off when asked to in hospitals and medical facilities. Don’t take your phone apart. Turn off when told to in aircrafts and airports.

  • Page 140: Fcc Rf Exposure Information (Sar)

    FCC RF Exposure Information (SAR) This phone is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the United States. During SAR testing, this device was set to transmit at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands, and placed in positions that simulate RF exposure in usage against the head with no separation, and near the body with the separation...
  • Page 141 This device is complied with SAR for general population /uncontrolled exposure limits in ANSI/IEEE C95.1-1992 and had been tested in accordance with the measurement methods and procedures specified in IEEE1528. The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this model phone with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines.

  • Page 142: Fcc Regulations

    level. To support body-worn operation, choose the belt clips or holsters, which do not contain metallic components, to maintain a separation of 10 mm between this device and your body. RF exposure compliance with any body-worn accessory, which contains metal, was not tested and certified, and using such body-worn accessory should be avoided.
  • Page 143 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: ...

  • Page 144: Hearing Aid Compatibility (Hac) Regulations For Mobile Phones144

    Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) regulations for Mobile Phones In 2003, the FCC adopted rules to make digital wireless telephones compatible with hearing aids and cochlear implants. Although analog wireless phones do not usually cause interference with hearing aids or cochlear implants, digital wireless phones sometimes do because of electromagnetic energy emitted by the phone’s antenna, backlight, or other components.
  • Page 145 happens to be vulnerable to interference, you may not be able to use a rated phone successfully. Trying out the phone with your hearing device is the best way to evaluate it for your personal needs. This phone has been tested and rated for use with hearing aids for some of the wireless technologies that it uses.

  • Page 146: Distraction

    Switch” or “Telephone Switch”) than unrated phones. T4 is the better/higher of the two ratings. (Note that not all hearing devices have telecoils in them.) Your phone meets the M4/T3 level rating. Hearing devices may also be rated. Your hearing device manufacturer or hearing health professional may help you find this rating.

  • Page 147: Product Handling

    Product Handling General Statement on Handling and Use You alone are responsible for how you use your phone and any consequences of its use. You must always turn off your phone wherever the use of a phone is prohibited. Use of your phone is subject to safety measures designed to protect users and their environment.
  • Page 148 moisture or high humidity.  Do not drop, throw or try to bend your phone or its accessories.  Do not paint your phone or its accessories.  Do not attempt to disassemble your phone or its accessories. Only authorized personnel can do so. ...
  • Page 149 Small Children Do not leave your phone and its accessories within the reach of small children or allow them to play with it. They could hurt themselves or others, or could accidentally damage the phone. Your phone contains small parts with sharp edges that may cause an injury or may become detached and create a choking hazard.
  • Page 150 Normal Use Position When placing or receiving a phone call, hold your phone to your ear, with the bottom towards your mouth. Air Bags Do not place a phone in the area over an air bag or in the air bag deployment area as an airbag inflates with great force and serious injury could result.
  • Page 151 Repetitive Strain Injuries To minimize the risk of Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) when texting or playing games with your phone: Do not grip the phone too tightly.  Press the buttons lightly.  Use the special features which are designed to minimize the ...

  • Page 152: Electrical Safety

    Electrical Safety Accessories Use only approved accessories. Do not connect with incompatible products or accessories. Take care not to touch or allow metal objects, such as coins or key rings, to contact or short-circuit in the charging jack. Never puncture the surface of the phone with sharp objects. Connection to a Car Seek professional advice when connecting a phone interface to the vehicle electrical system.

  • Page 153: Ctia Requirements

    CTIA Requirements Do not disassemble or open crush, bend or deform, puncture  or shred the battery. Do not modify or remanufacture, attempt to insert foreign  objects into the battery, immerse or expose to water or other liquids, expose to fire, explosion or other hazard. Only use the battery for the system for which it is specified.
  • Page 154 Promptly dispose of used batteries in accordance with local  regulations. Battery usage by children should be supervised.  Avoid dropping the phone or battery. If the phone or battery is  dropped, especially on a hard surface, and the user suspects damage, take it to a service center for inspection.

  • Page 155: Radio Frequency Interference

    Radio Frequency Interference General Statement on Interference Care must be taken when using the phone in close proximity to personal medical devices, such as pacemakers and hearing aids. Pacemakers Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum separation of 15 cm be maintained between a mobile phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker.
  • Page 156 Medical Devices Please consult your doctor and the device manufacturer to determine if operation of your phone may interfere with the operation of your medical device. Hospitals Turn off your wireless device when requested to do so in hospitals, clinics or health care facilities. These requests are designed to prevent possible interference with sensitive medical equipment.

  • Page 157: Explosive Environments

    Explosive Environments Gas Stations and Explosive Atmospheres In locations with potentially explosive atmospheres, obey all posted signs to turn off wireless devices such as your phone or other radio equipment. Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres include fueling areas, below decks on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, and areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders.

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