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Zte Telstra pulse User Manual

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TELSTRA PULSE™
3G MOBILE SMART PHONE

USER MANUAL

Copyright © 2013.
All rights reserved.
No part of this publication may be excerpted, reproduced, translated or utilized in any
form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and microfilm,
without the prior written permission of ZTE Corporation.
The manual is published by ZTE Corporation. We reserve the right to make modifications
on print errors or update specifications without prior notice check at zte.com.au for the
latest version.
Version 1.5 Prepaid
November 2013

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    ZTE Corporation. The manual is published by ZTE Corporation. We reserve the right to make modifications on print errors or update specifications without prior notice check at zte.com.au for the latest version.
  • Page 2 LET’S GET THIS SHOW ON THE ROAD You must be excited about your brand new Telstra Pulse™. You’ll soon be chatting, texting and sharing photos on the go. This guide will help you get to know your mobile phone and all the fancy things it can do.

  • Page 3: What's Inside

    WHAT’S INSIDE 04 A quick look around your device 05 Getting Started 24 Phone Calls 31 Contacts 35 Messages and Emails 43 Getting Connected 46 Using the Browser 52 Using multimedia functions 61 Google Applications 66 Security 69 Troubleshooting 73 Warranty & Safety information...

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED INSERT YOUR SIM CARD 1. Remove the battery cover by opening from the thumb notch: Thumb notch...
  • Page 6 2. Insert your SIM card carefully into the SIM slot as shown:...
  • Page 7 3. The handset supports microSD memory cards up to 32GB. If you wish to expand the device memory then slide the bar as shown to open the card holder.
  • Page 8 4. Insert the battery with the gold contacts located against the gold springs. 5. Replace the battery cover and press to click into place. 6. Insert the charger lead carefully, damage to the USB port is not covered under warranty.
  • Page 9 CHARGE THE BATTERY • Only use the AC charger and USB lead supplied. • Insert the charger lead carefully. • Check the plug and socket are aligned correctly. • Do NOT use excessive force which may damage the USB port. •...
  • Page 10 TIPS TO MAXIMISE BATTERY LIFE • Do not leave the battery in a discharged state. Charge the battery promptly when flat. • If the battery is in a deep discharge state it can take 30 minutes to start charging. Leave it on charge to recover the battery. •...
  • Page 11 POWER ON & OFF • Make sure that your SIM card and battery are inserted. • Press and hold the Power Key to power on your handset. • To power off your handset, press and hold the Power Key • Select Power off > OK. GOOGLE ACTIVATION WIZARD: CREATE OR LOG IN TO A GOOGLE ACCOUNT We recommend you log in or create a Google account to enable on line services such as Email, Play Store and to protect your...
  • Page 12 WAKE UP FROM SLEEP MODE • Press the Power Key to wake up. Long press the unlock button to unlock • (default setting). SWITCH YOUR HANDSET TO SLEEP MODE Press the Power Key to enable sleep mode. The handset is put into to a low-power state with the display off.
  • Page 13 MAIN KEY FUNCTIONS Keys Function Hold down to power on your phone. Power Key Press to switch to sleep mode. Press to wake up. Hold down for Silent mode, Flight mode or Power off. Press to get the options on the current screen Options Home Press to return to the Home Screen from any screen.
  • Page 14 CUSTOMISE THE HOME SCREEN Slide the Home Screen left or right to view additional pages. Long press on the screen to access the customisation settings HOME SCREEN - LONG PRESS ON BACKGROUND – CUSTOMISATION SETTINGS...
  • Page 15 ADD OR REMOVE ICONS • Go to Apps then long press on any icon to add it to the desktop. • Move the icon to the desired position or page on your home screen then release to drop it into place. •...
  • Page 16 PHONE STATUS AND NOTIFICATION ICONS Data connected Signal strength in use Flight mode Battery is very low No signal Battery is low Speaker is muted Battery is full Microphone is muted Battery is charging Vibrate mode enabled Speaker mode is on No SIM card installed Bluetooth is on USB connected...
  • Page 17 NOTIFICATION ICONS New Email New instant message New SMS/MMS Upcoming event New voicemail Song is playing Missed call Downloading data Call in progress Content downloaded Call on hold Uploading data Call forwarding on More notifications Problem with SMS/MMS delivery (check the number, check you have service, check you have data enabled for MMS)

  • Page 18: Notifications Panel

    THE NOTIFICATIONS PANEL The Notifications Panel at the top of the Home Screen shows useful device status information, and quick settings controls. Pull down the bar at the top of the display to view the Notifications panel:...
  • Page 19 APPLICATIONS MENU to access Applications. Swipe to see more... You can install additional applications from Play Store...
  • Page 20 INSTALL APPLICATIONS A Google account is required to access Play Store. Tap the Play Store icon on the Home Screen to download and install applications from Google Play Store. ALLOW NON-MARKET APPLICATIONS Go to Settings > Security > Unknown sources. UNINSTALL APPLICATIONS •...
  • Page 21 OPEN RECENTLY USED APPLICATIONS Long press the Home Key from any screen to view recently used or open applications. CUSTOMISE YOUR PHONE FROM THE SETTINGS MENU There are three ways to access Settings: • Swipe down from the top of the screen and tap •...
  • Page 22 SETTINGS MENU Wireless & Manage Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Data usage, Call networks settings. Select More for Flight Mode, Virtual Private Networks, Tethering and Wi-Fi direct. Sound Sound levels, ringtones, notifications, vibrate. Display Brightness, screen timeout, orientation etc. Storage Check memory status. Mount or unmount the SD card.
  • Page 23 SETTINGS MENU Security Set screen lock modes, encrypt your device and add credentials. Language & input Set the language and keyboard options. Backup & reset Set Backup options and perform a full factory reset. Date & time Set the date, time, time zone, and date/time format.

  • Page 24: Phone Calls

    PHONE CALLS MAKE A CALL FROM THE DIALER • Press the Call Key on the home screen to open the dialler. • Enter numbers using the dial pad on the screen. • Tap to delete numbers, hold down to clear all digits. •...

  • Page 25: Handy Hints

    MAKE A CALL FROM CONTACTS • Tap from the Home Screen. Contacts are displayed in alphabetical order. • Slide your finger to scroll through your Contacts list. • Tap to call the chosen contact. Handy Hints to search for a Contact. Press the scroll bar on the right hand side to quickly scan through your Contacts.
  • Page 26 MAKING A CONFERENCE CALL Use a conference call to call two or more other parties. • Call the first number. • While you are connected, tap > Add call. • Call the second number. • While you are connected to the second number, tap merge the calls •...
  • Page 27 MUTE A CALL During a call tap to mute the microphone. The mute icon is displayed. ANSWER AN INCOMING CALL When there is an incoming call, the phone will display the caller information on the screen: Drag right to answer the call Drag left to reject the call.
  • Page 28 PLACE A CALL ON HOLD During a call tap options > Hold to place the call on hold. If you are already on a call and accept a new call, the first call is put on hold automatically. Tap Swap to switch between the two calls.
  • Page 29 CALL SETTINGS Press Apps > Settings > Call settings: Restrict outgoing calls to a fixed set of numbers. Fixed Dialing This requires support from your network Numbers provider and the SIM PIN2 code Quick Set a quick response SMS which you can send responses instead of answering a call Voicemail...
  • Page 30 Call Barring Set Call Barring options, network dependant. Settings Call Forward incoming calls to another number. forwarding Send or block your number in Caller ID outgoing calls. Additional settings Call Hear pips to indicate an incoming waiting call while on Call waiting a call. Accounts Add SIP accounts to use internet dialling Use Internet...

  • Page 31: Contacts (People)

    CONTACTS (PEOPLE) Contacts can be stored on the SIM card or phone. Synchronise your contacts to your Google account or save a copy on your microSD™ card. Contacts stored on the phone provide more fields to enter information such as a photo, home address, email etc.
  • Page 32 CREATE A NEW CONTACT • From the Contacts Screen tap the New Contact button • The storage location is shown in the first drop down box. With the Contact stored on the phone you can add a photo and extra fields such as email, home address etc.
  • Page 33 • Tap Options > Import / Export • Select to import or export contacts from/to your SIM card. • Select the contacts you want to import/export or tap Menu > Select all. Tap OK when done. IMPORT / EXPORT CONTACTS TO AND FROM THE MEMORY CARD •...
  • Page 34 • Press Options > Edit Tap Done when finished • DELETE A CONTACT • Select the contact from the contacts list. • Press Options > Delete • Press OK to confirm. • You can also long press the contact and select SAVE A NEW CONTACT FROM A MESSAGE •...
  • Page 35 MESSAGES SMS AND MMS MESSAGES From the Home screen tap the messages icon to access SMS and MMS messages. Unread message(s) are shown in bold. Open new messages from the Notifications Panel or the Messaging Screen. Tap the message to read it. COMPOSING AN SMS •...
  • Page 36 FORWARDING A MESSAGE Long press the individual message to get further options such as Forward, Delete, View message details etc. MANAGING MESSAGES AND MESSAGES THREADS SMS and MMS messages sent and received are grouped into message threads in the Messaging screen. Message threads show you the history of messages from a specific contact.
  • Page 37 ACCESS DRAFT MESSAGES Tap Messages > Options > Drafts to view draft messages. DELETE A MESSAGE (THREAD) • Tap > Options > Delete All threads or click on an individual thread then select Options > Delete thread. • Select the messages or threads you want to delete. •...
  • Page 38 MULTIPLE SMS MESSAGE CHARGING: A standard SMS message can contain up to 160 characters. If you exceed this length the message will be sent as more than 1 SMS. You will be charged for multiple SMS messages depending on the length. SET YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT Create an Email account to receive Emails on your phone.

  • Page 39: Email Settings

    COMPOSE AN EMAIL • Tap Apps > Email > to compose a new Email • Tap the To field and enter the recipient’s address • Tap Options > Add Cc/Bc to add more recipients if required • Tap Options > Attach file to add an attachment if required •...
  • Page 40 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 device. ADD AN ACCOUNT Home > Apps > Settings > Accounts & sync > Add Account Touch the type of account you want to add.
  • Page 41 REMOVE AN ACCOUNT Removing an account will delete it and all information associated with it from your device, such as emails and contacts. Home > Apps > Settings > Accounts & sync Touch the account. Touch > Remove account CONFIGURING ACCOUNT SYNC Home >...
  • Page 42 synced with each other. When auto sync is turned off, you need to sync manually to collect emails, updates, or other recent information. SYNC MANUALLY Home > Apps > Settings > Accounts & sync Touch the account you want to sync. Touch >...

  • Page 43: Getting Connected

    GETTING CONNECTED CONNECT TO THE INTERNET You can access the Internet through the mobile network or via Wi-Fi. Your mobile network settings are pre-configured by your service provider and there is no need to change any settings. If you wish to disable your internet access talk to your service provider.
  • Page 44 CONNECT TO A WI-FI NETWORK • Tap Apps > Settings > Wi-Fi • The available Wi-Fi network names and security settings (open or secured) are displayed. • Tap a network to connect. • An open network will automatically connect, • If you select a secured network you need to enter a password. CHECK THE WI-FI NETWORK STATUS •...
  • Page 45 SET UP A WI-FI HOTSPOT A Wi-Fi hotspot enables you to share your network based internet connection with other Wi-Fi devices nearby. For example, if you are travelling you can connect your laptop wirelessly to your handset to use the internet. Apps >...

  • Page 46: Using The Browser

    USING THE BROWSER You can use your Browser to access the internet. QUICK SEARCH FROM THE HOME SCREEN • Tap the Google Quick Search box from the home screen and enter your search request using the keypad. Press • Tap the microphone icon to use speech recognition.
  • Page 47 Chrome welcome Blank new tab Bookmarks tab screen (displays Most visited) BROWSER SETTINGS Most visited Bookmarks Press Options > New incognito tab to open private browsing.
  • Page 48 BROWSER SETTINGS Press the Options key to access your browser Settings:...
  • Page 49 BLUETOOTH Bluetooth enabled devices can exchange information within a distance of about 10 meters without any physical connection. The Bluetooth devices must be paired to share information. TURNING BLUETOOTH ON OR OFF • From the home screen tap Apps > Settings •...

  • Page 50: Bluetooth Devices

    MAKE YOUR DEVICE VISIBLE TO OTHER DEVICES • From the home screen tap Apps > Settings > Bluetooth • Touch your device name (ZTE T790) to make it visible to local Bluetooth devices. • Touch Options > Visibility timeout to change the visibility timer.

  • Page 51: Connect To A Computer

    CONNECT TO A COMPUTER COPY FILES USING USB TRANSFER Copy files between the phone and any computer using the USB lead supplied. When you plug in the USB lead swipe down the Notifications panel to change the way the phone communicates with the PC.

  • Page 52: Using Multimedia Functions

    USING MULTIMEDIA FUNCTIONS CAMERA OVERVIEW...
  • Page 53 TAKING PICTURES • Tap Home > Apps > Camera or use the shortcut on the desktop • Compose your picture and press the shutter button to take • Tap the last shot image to view the shot • Use the zoom and brightness controls on screen if required •...
  • Page 54 VIDEO RECORDER Tap Home > Apps > Camera > touch the camera icon then the video icon to switch to video mode. Tap the shutter to start and stop recording. VIDEO TIPS • Tap the screen during video recording to take a still shot •...
  • Page 55 FM RADIO Your phone includes an FM radio. The wired headset works as an antenna, so always connect the headset when using the radio. If you receive an incoming call while listening to the radio, the radio will be suspended. USING THE FM RADIO •...
  • Page 56 MUSIC You need to have audio files stored on your memory card. Use downloads, Bluetooth or PC Connectivity to save files onto your memory card. • Tap Home > Apps > Music to open the Music application. • Your music is sorted by Artist, Album, Songs, Top 10, Playlists and Favourites.
  • Page 57 • In all cases, tap Add to playlist > New (or existing) • Enter the playlist name and tap Save. • The playlist is created and the selected file(s) added to the playlist. MUSIC PLAYER SUMMARY ALBUM LIST NOW PLAYING PLAYER OPTIONS...
  • Page 58 MUSIC PLAYER OVERVIEW...

  • Page 59: Video Player

    VIDEO PLAYER Apps Tap Home > > Video player • Tap the video file you want to play from the listed files. • Tap on the screen to show the control bar.
  • Page 60 GALLERY Tap Home > Apps > Gallery Use Gallery to view pictures and play back videos. You can also set pictures as wallpaper, contact icons and share them with your friends. Options to: Tap Share to share with: Delete Google+ Slideshow Bluetooth Edit...

  • Page 61: Sound Recorder

    • Wallpaper SOUND RECORDER Sound Recorder enables you to record your voice memos. Apps Tap Home > > Sound Recorder. • Press to record your voice memo • Hold the phone so the microphone is near your mouth. • Files are stored at: Home > File Manager > (SD Card) > Voice...

  • Page 62: Google Applications

    GOOGLE APPLICATIONS SIGN IN OR CREATE YOUR GOOGLE ACCOUNT Sign in to your Google Account to synchronize Gmail, Calendar, and Contacts between your phone and the web. • Tap a Google application, such as Talk or Play Store. • Follow the instructions in the wizard and tap Next. •...
  • Page 63 Tap Apps > Gmail to open. CREATE AND SEND AN EMAIL • In the Inbox, press Menu and then tap Compose. • Enter email address in the To field. If you are sending an email to several recipients, separate the email addresses with a comma.
  • Page 64 USING GOOGLE TALK Google Talk is an instant messaging program to communicate with other Google Talk users. Tap Home > Apps > Talk. ADD A NEW FRIEND You can only add people who have a Google Account. • In the Friends list, press Menu > Add friend. •...

  • Page 65: Google Maps

    • Tap a pending invitation, and then tap Accept or Cancel. CHANGE YOUR ONLINE STATUS • Tap the online status icon to update your status. • Tap the status message box and enter your status message using the onscreen keyboard. START A CHAT •...
  • Page 66 SECURITY SET A SCREEN UNLOCK PATTERN, PIN, OR PASSWORD Protect your phone from unauthorized use by creating a personal unlock pattern, PIN or password. Use a pattern, PIN or password you can easily remember. • Tap Home > Apps > Settings > Security > Screen lock •...
  • Page 67 UNLOCK THE SCREEN WITH A PATTERN • Press Power Key. • Draw your pattern to unlock the screen. If you make a mistake you can try again up to five times. If you forget the unlock pattern then after five attempts you can enter your Google account details to unlock your device.

  • Page 68: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: Size and Weight 116.2 × 61.7 × 13.0mm. 111g with battery Networks 3G UMTS 850, 2100 MHz. HSDPA 7.2 Data 2G GSM 900, 1800, 1900 MHz Display TFT 3.5”, 480 x 320 Back camera 2.0M Pixels Removable memory card Supports up to 32GB microSD Capacity 1200mAh Li-ion...

  • Page 69: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING PLEASE CHECK THE MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE CONTACTING YOUR SERVICE PROVIDER. Symptom Solution Hold the power key to check the phone is not in silent mode. No incoming ring Check the ring tone and ring volume or alarm tone settings. This is not a device setting.
  • Page 70 Symptom Resolution Check for network coverage A phone number Check you have Voice enabled on your cannot be plan. dialled Check you have an active account or credit I cannot connect Check for network coverage. Check you to the internet have a valid data SIM with available credit My phone is slow Restart your phone to refresh the memory.
  • Page 71 Symptom Resolution Confirm the charger is properly inserted. Remove the battery, clean the contacts I cannot charge and check it is inserted correctly. The the phone battery may be worn out. Tip: Charge the phone by connecting to a computer using the USB lead supplied. I cannot connect Turn Bluetooth on.
  • Page 72 ERROR MESSAGES Message Solution Check a valid SIM card is inserted. No SIM Card Introduction See the section You have set a SIM PIN. Please enter your Enter PIN code SIM PIN code. Contact your Service Provider to get the Enter PUK code PUK code Contact your Service Provider to obtain...

  • Page 73: Warranty Information

    WARRANTY INFORMATION The warranty does not apply to defects or errors caused by: (a) Normal wear and tear, mishandling, physical damage, improper installation. (b) Water, exposure to solvents or any other liquid damage. (c) Any unauthorised disassembly, repair or modification. (d) Power surges, lightning, fire, flood or other natural events.
  • Page 74 SAFETY GENERAL STATEMENT ON RF ENERGY The phone is a low-power radio transmitter and receiver. When switched on it intermittently transmits radio frequency (RF) energy (radio waves). The transmit power level is optimized for best performance and automatically reduces when there is good quality reception.
  • Page 75 EMERGENCY CALLS Emergency calls can be made in all device conditions as long as there is any available network signal. From locked screen conditions press the Emergency Call button to open the dialler, then dial 000 and press the handset icon to make the call. In all other conditions press the Home key to return to the home screen then press the handset icon to open the dialler.
  • Page 76 This device may produce Avoid any contact with loud sounds liquid, keep it dry Keep away from Only use approved pacemakers and other accessories personal medical devices Obey warning signs in Do not attempt to hospitals and medical disassemble facilities Do not rely on this device Switch off when flying for emergency...

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