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  • Page 1 ZTE Sonata 4G ™ User guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 © 2014 ZTE CORPORATION . All rights reserved . ZTE and the ZTE logos are trademarks of ZTE Corporation .
  • Page 3 Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Using multiple browser tabs .
  • Page 4 Phone settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Facebook ®...

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Getting started Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Warranty .

  • Page 6: Switching Your Phone On/Off

    Inserting a microSDHC card Switching your phone on/off ™ 1 . Open the microSDHC card slot and insert Make sure the SIM card is in your phone and the battery is charged . a microSDHC card (not included) with the •...

  • Page 7: Getting Around

    Get to know your phone period of time, which you can set by tapping > System settings > Display > Sleep from the home screen . Press the Power key to switch to Sleep Mode . Headset port Waking up your phone Power key 1 .

  • Page 8: Key Functions

    Get to know your phone Home screens (continued) You can customize your home screens . Set your own wallpaper, add the widgets or application shortcuts you need, or remove them as you like . Microphone Flash Status and notification bar Speaker Camera lens Widget...

  • Page 9: Customizing The Widget

    Creating new home screens Removing items from your home screen 1 . From the home screen, pinch two fingers quickly together . 1 . Tap and hold the item you want to delete until Remove appears on the screen . 2 .

  • Page 10: Status And Notification Icons

    Status and notification icons • To set a city as a default location, replace it, or delete it, tap > > Set as default . Your phone will tell you exactly what’s going on by showing you simple icons . Here’s what they mean .

  • Page 11: Using The Notifications Panel

    Using the Notifications panel Indicator What it means Indicator What it means The Notifications panel provides quick access New SMS Alarm set to alerts including new messages, emails, and software updates . microSDHC card New MMS • To open the Notifications panel, swipe your finger unmounted down from the top of the screen .

  • Page 12: Phone Calls

    Phone calls Tip: In the Notifications panel, tap at the top of the list to get to the Settings menu quickly . How to make calls Reopen recently used applications There are many ways to make a call with your phone, and they’re all easy to do . 1 .

  • Page 13: Using Speed Dial

    Calling from your call history How to receive calls > Call Log . 1 . From the home screen, tap Answering a call 2 . Tap next to the number you want to call . Drag to the center of the screen to answer the call . Calling from a text message Rejecting a call If a text message contains a phone number that you want to call, you can...

  • Page 14: Adjusting Your Call Settings

    Adding a call Adjusting your call settings During a call, tap Add call and dial a number . When you call another > Settings . You can open the call settings menu by tapping > number, the first call automatically goes on hold . Restrict outgoing calls to a fixed set of numbers .

  • Page 15: Contacts

    Contacts Set the length of dual-tone multi-frequency (DTMF) DTMF tones signal tones: Normal or Long . You can add contacts on your phone and synchronize them with the contacts in your Google account or other accounts that support contact Speed dial Set contacts as speed dials for keys 2-9 .

  • Page 16: Sharing Contact Information

    • For import, you should have vCard files saved on the microSDHC card . 3 . Enter the contact name, phone numbers, email addresses, postal If there’s more than one vCard file, choose to import one, multiple, or all addresses, and other information . vCard files .

  • Page 17: Entering Text

    Entering text when locked in uppercase . Tap and hold to lock the keyboard in uppercase . When you tap a field that needs text or numbers, a keyboard automatically • Tap to delete any text you have entered . appears on the screen .
  • Page 18 Full QWERTY 12-Key PhonePad • Tap the alphabetic keys to enter letters . • Tap a key repeatedly until the desired letter or symbol appears . If word prediction is enabled ( ), just tap the keys once and choose the •...

  • Page 19: Choosing Touch Input Settings

    Messaging To enable and use TouchPal Curve: 1 . On the TouchPal keyboard screen, tap , check the box next to Curve™, Your SMS (text message) and MMS (multimedia message) are combined into and tap Close . one menu under 2 .

  • Page 20: Changing Message Settings

    Changing message settings Signature settings: • Add signature: Add your signature to all outgoing messages . The phone’s message settings are pre-configured for you to use immediately . > Settings from the Messaging screen . To change them, tap • Edit signature: Edit your signature, which can be added automatically to outgoing messages .

  • Page 21: Email

    Email 6 . Configure the settings on the screen, such as Days to sync email, and then tap Next . With the Email application, you can access your email from various providers, 7 . If prompted, tap Activate to activate the Email app as a device including Yahoo! and Gmail .

  • Page 22: Replying To Or Forwarding An Email

    Connecting to the Internet Replying to or forwarding an email 1 . From your inbox, open the email you want to reply to or forward . Your phone’s impressive networking capabilities allow you to access the Internet or your corporate network with ease . You can use default connection 2 .

  • Page 23: Connecting To A Wi-Fi Network

    Connecting to a Wi-Fi network > System settings > Wi-Fi . 1 . From the home screen, tap > System settings > Wi-Fi . The Wi-Fi 1 . From the home screen, tap 2 . Slide the Wi-Fi switch to the On position . network points, or “hotspots,”...

  • Page 24: Browsing The Internet

    After entering the PIN number, your phone automatically finds the access point and configures the connection . Use Google Chrome to browse the Internet . Chrome on your Sonata 4G can sync bookmarks, browsing history, and opened tabs from your Note: For detailed information about the WPS feature of access point, please Google account .

  • Page 25: Opening A Web Page

    Opening a web page Opening a new browser tab 1 . Tap beside the address bar . The number in the icon indicates the • Tap the address bar, enter the website you want to browse, and tap Go . number of currently active browser windows .

  • Page 26: Changing Browser Settings

    Using Wi-Fi Direct Editing a bookmark 1 . From the home screen, tap Connecting to another device via Wi-Fi Direct 2 . Tap > Bookmarks . 1 . From the home screen, tap > System settings > Wi-Fi . 3 . Tap and hold the bookmark you want to edit until the shortcut menu pops up .

  • Page 27: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth Entertainment Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communication technology . Phones or Taking pictures with your camera other devices with Bluetooth capabilities can exchange information wirelessly within a distance of about 32 feet (10 meters) . The Bluetooth devices must be Your phone has a 5-megapixel camera .

  • Page 28: Sharing A Picture

    Shooting video with your camcorder Picture Adjust the image quality for your photo . Quality 1 . From the home screen, tap Set exposure, brightness, contrast, saturation, or sharpness of the 2 . Drag to switch to the camcorder . Image photo .

  • Page 29: Sharing A Video

    Sharing a video Opening your gallery 1 . After recording a video, tap the Gallery helps you view pictures thumbnail in the corner of the and play videos . You can also do screen and then tap some basic editing of your pictures, set them as wallpaper or contact 2 .

  • Page 30: Adding Music To Your Phone

    Adding music to your phone Playing your music You can add music to your phone’s internal storage or to a removable You can play the audio files stored in microSDHC card (see Phone setup – Inserting a microSDHC card) . your phone’s microSDHC card or internal storage in Music .

  • Page 31: Making Memorable Memos

    Creating playlists Making memorable memos Playlists help you organize your music files . Sound Recorder enables you to record your voice memos . 1 . Tap next to the song in the music library . 1 . From the home screen, tap >...

  • Page 32: Applications

    Applications Calculator > Calculator . From the home screen, tap Alarm Tip: Tap , or swipe left or right to switch between different panels . You can also turn the phone to landscape to see all of the calculator buttons . Setting a new alarm Facebook 1 .

  • Page 33: Office

    NotePad • Tap and hold a folder or file for options such as Delete, Share, Copy, and Move . > NotePad to save and view your text notes . From the home screen, tap Kingsoft Office 1 . Tap to create a new note . 2 .

  • Page 34: Twitter

    Google applications Twitter > Twitter and sign up for or sign in to your 1 . From the home screen, tap Signing in to your Google account lets you synchronize Gmail, Calendar, account . and Contacts between your phone and the web . If you don’t have an account, you can easily create one .

  • Page 35: Gmail

    Gmail Google Play Gmail is a web-based email service that’s configured when you sign in to Google Play gives you access to thousands of free and paid apps, games, your Google account . Depending on your synchronization settings, the Gmail books and magazines, music, and movies .

  • Page 36: Google

    Accessing calendar settings • What’s hot shows popular posts on Google+ . 1 . While in the calendar, tap > Settings . Chatting with contacts 2 . Tap an account name, or tap General settings to change settings for You can chat with your Google+ contacts through instant messaging and all accounts .

  • Page 37: Searching For A Location

    The map centers on a dot and an arrow that indicate your location and the • Events: Tap > Events to manage your social calendar . You can add direction the phone is facing . events, invite people, and then share photos in real-time from the event . •...

  • Page 38: Play Music

    Searching for local places Playing your music > Play Google Maps helps you find all kinds of businesses and establishments From the home screen, tap Music . If prompted, select an account around you . You can rate these places and get recommendations . to access its online music library .

  • Page 39: News & Weather

    Play Movies & TV To control your music while using other apps, swipe down to open the Notifications panel . Tap the song title to restore the playback screen . Tap the Stream or download your favorite movies and television shows wherever music controls to pause/resume playback, or skip to the next/previous song .

  • Page 40: Phone Settings

    Phone settings Language settings You can change the language of your phone system in two simple steps . Setting date and time 1 . From the home screen, tap > System settings > Language & input > 1 . From the home screen, tap >...

  • Page 41: Protecting Your Phone With Encryption

    Unlocking the screen with your pattern Cannot recall your PIN or password? 1 . Press the Power key to wake up the screen . You have unlimited attempts to unlock your phone . After every five incorrect attempts, your phone will initiate a suspension period of 30 seconds . If you still 2 .

  • Page 42: Disabling Screen Lock Settings

    3 . The Encrypt phone button is dimmed if your battery is not charged or your 2 . Check Lock SIM card . phone is not plugged in . 3 . Tap Change SIM PIN . 4 . If you change your mind about encrypting your phone, tap 4 .

  • Page 43: Managing Your Device Memory

    Deleting secure credentials Note: Not all applications can be moved or uninstalled . 1 . From the home screen, tap > System settings > Security . From the home screen, tap > System settings > Security and check the Unknown sources check box if you want to install applications from sources 2 .

  • Page 44: Phone Settings

    Accessibility You can check how much data has been used during the time cycle you set, set a mobile data limit and warning, see what apps have been using mobile From the home screen, tap > System settings > Accessibility to configure data, or restrict background data for individual apps .

  • Page 45: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible causes Possible solution Battery not The battery or battery charger is Contact the dealer . If you encounter problems while using the phone, or if it performs abnormally, charging damaged . you can refer to the chart below . If your particular problem cannot be The phone’s temperature is below 0°C Adjust the environment to avoid resolved using the information in the chart, contact the dealer where you...

  • Page 46: For Your Safety

    For your safety Problem Possible causes Possible solution Unable to The SIM card is invalid . Contact your service provider . General safety connect to the You are not within the network’s Check the service area with network service area . your service provider .

  • Page 47: Fcc Regulations

    FCC regulations RF exposure information (SAR) This mobile phone complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules . Operation is This phone is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, Communications Commission of the United States, Industry Canada...

  • Page 48: Hearing Aid Compatibility (Hac)

    For this device, the highest reported SAR value for usage against the head is phones that may be compatible with their hearing devices . Not all phones 1.05 W/kg, for usage near the body is 1.12 W/kg . have been rated . Phones that are rated have the rating on their box or a label located on the box .

  • Page 49: Ctia

    CTIA Distraction a) Do not disassemble or open crush, bend or deform, puncture or shred . Driving b) Do not modify or remanufacture, attempt to insert foreign objects into Full attention must be given to driving at all times in order to reduce the risk the battery, immerse or expose to water or other liquids, expose to fire, of an accident .

  • Page 50: Small Children

    Antenna • Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or aerosols to clean the device or its accessories . Diversity antenna • Do not paint your phone or its accessories . • Do not attempt to disassemble your phone or its accessories . Only GPS antenna authorized personnel can do so .

  • Page 51: Electrical Safety

    Electrical safety had one before) when exposed to flashing lights or light patterns such as when playing games or watching video . If you have experienced seizures or blackouts or have a family history of such occurrences, please consult Accessories a physician .

  • Page 52: Explosive Environments

    Pacemakers Aircraft Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum separation of Switch off your wireless device whenever you are instructed to do so by airport 6 inches (15 cm) be maintained between a mobile phone and a pacemaker or airline staff . to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker .

  • Page 53: Specifications

    Specifications Warranty Handset specifications are shown in the following table . ZTE offers you a limited warranty that the enclosed subscriber unit and its enclosed accessories will be free from defects in material and workmanship Handset standards GSM/EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900MHz for a period that expires one year from the date of sale of the Product to you,...

  • Page 54: Limited Warranty

    COSTS OR EXPENSES OR FOR ANY INDIRECT, OR SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL point of sale . LOSS OR DAMAGE . TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ZTE’S LIABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE PURCHASE VALUE OF THE PRODUCT . THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS SHALL NOT APPLY TO DEATH OR PERSONAL INJURY CAUSED BY DEFECT OF PRODUCT IN MATERIAL, DESIGN AND WORKMANSHIP .

  • Page 55: Notes

    Notes NOTES...

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