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Zte N790 User Manual

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  • Page 1 ZTE N790 CDMA/GSM Mobile Phone User Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Content Table of Content ................................2 Getting Started ................................10 Taking a Glance at Your N790 ........................... 10 Overview..............................10 Key Definition ............................11 Starting Up ................................11 Install the SIM/USIM Card, microSD Card and Battery ................11 Charge the Battery .............................
  • Page 3 Connecting to Bluetooth Devices ........................21 Turn Bluetooth on or off ..........................21 Change the Bluetooth Name ........................21 Pair Your Phone with a Bluetooth Device ....................21 Connect to a Bluetooth Device ........................22 Disconnect from a Bluetooth Device ......................22 Unpair a Bluetooth Device ........................
  • Page 4 Export Contacts to Your SD Card ......................29 Share a Contact ............................29 Working With Favorites ............................. 29 Working with Groups ............................29 Add a Group .............................. 29 Add Member to Group ..........................30 Rename or Delete a Group ......................... 30 Searching for a Contact .............................
  • Page 5 Switch between Active Chats ........................37 Invite a Friend to Join a Group Chat ......................37 Managing Online Status and Picture ........................38 Change Your Online Status ........................38 Change Your Picture ..........................38 Managing Your Friends List ..........................38 Add a Friend ..............................
  • Page 6 Operating a Webpage ............................45 Navigating Among Web Pages .......................... 45 Working with Multiple Browser Windows ......................45 Open a New Browser Window ........................45 Switch Browser Window ........................... 45 Close a Browser Window .......................... 45 Downloading Files ............................. 45 Working with Bookmarks ..........................
  • Page 7 Copying Music Files to Your Phone ........................54 Working with Your Library ..........................54 View Your Music Library .......................... 54 Delete a Song ............................. 54 Playing Music ..............................54 Working with Playlists ............................55 Create a Playlist ............................55 Add a Song to a Playlist ..........................55 Rearrange Songs in a Playlist ........................
  • Page 8 VPN Settings ............................. 63 Mobile Networks ............................63 Call Settings ............................... 64 Sound Settings ..............................64 Display Settings ..............................65 Location & Security Settings ..........................65 Application Settings ............................66 Install an Non-Play-Store Application ....................... 66 Remove an Application ..........................66 Accounts &...
  • Page 9 Repetitive Motion Injuries ......................... 76 Emergency Calls ............................76 Loud Noise..............................76 Phone Heating ............................76 Electrical Safety ..............................76 Accessories ..............................76 Connection to a Car ........................... 76 Faulty and Damaged Products ........................77 Interference ................................ 77 General Statement on Interface ........................77 Pacemakers ..............................

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    Getting Started Taking a Glance at Your N790 Overview Headset Jack Power Key Earpiece Touch Screen Back Key Home Key Search Key Menu Key Charger/USB Jack Camera Speaker Volume Keys...

  • Page 11: Key Definition

    Key Definition Function Power Key • Hold to get the phone options. You can select Silent mode, Airplane mode, or Power off your phone. • Press to switch your phone to sleep mode. • Press to wake up your phone. Home Key •...
  • Page 12 UIM slot 1 (CDMA) SIM slot 2 (GSM) Caution: Install your CDMA UIM card into UIM slot 1. Install your 2G SIM card into SIM slot 2. SIM slot 1 is the main slot, SIM slot 2 is the auxiliary slot. 3.

  • Page 13: Charge The Battery

    5. Replace the battery cover and press it gently until you hear a click. Charge the Battery The new battery is not fully charged. To charge the battery, you need to: Connect the adapter to the charger jack. Connect the charger to a standard AC wall outlet. NOTE: •...

  • Page 14: Knowing Your Device

    Knowing Your Device Getting to Know the Home Screen The Home screen is your starting point to access all the features on your phone. It displays application icons, widgets, shortcuts, and other features. You can customize the Home screen with different wallpapers and display the items you want.

  • Page 15: Monitoring The Phone Status

    Touch To act on items on the screen, such as application and settings icons, to type letters and symbols using the onscreen keyboard, or to press onscreen buttons, you simply touch them with your finger. Touch and Hold Touch and hold an item on the screen by touching it and not lifting your finger until an action occurs.

  • Page 16: Managing Notifications From The Notification Panel

    Battery charging GPS on Syncing microSD card unmounted Vibrate mode Preparing microSD card Airplane mode Connected to a Wi-Fi network New mail Alarm set New SMS Wired headset inserted New MMS Speaker on New Google Mail message Problem with SMS/MMS delivery Missed call New instant message Call on hold...

  • Page 17: Using The On-Screen Keyboard

    Using the On-screen Keyboard You enter text using the onscreen keyboard. Some applications open the keyboard automatically. In others, touch a text field where you want to enter text to open the keyboard. When you’re finished typing, press the Back Key to close the keyboard. TIP: Turn the phone sideways to use a larger keyboard.

  • Page 18: Opening And Switching Applications

    Opening and Switching Applications Open an Application Touch an application's icon on the Launcher or the Home screen to open it. Switch to a Recently Used Application Press and hold the Home Key from any screen until the following recently used applications interface appears.

  • Page 19: Move An Item On The Home Screen

    In the menu that opens, touch the type of item to add. Move an Item on the Home Screen Touch and hold the item you want to move, until it vibrates. 2. Drag the item to a new location on the screen. Pause at the edge of the screen to drag the item onto another Home screen panel.

  • Page 20: Connecting To Networks And Devices

    Connecting to Networks and Devices Connecting to Mobile Networks Disable Data When Roaming You can prevent your phone from transmitting data when roaming over other carriers’ mobile networks. This is useful for controlling expenses if your cell plan doesn’t include data roaming. Press the Home Key >...

  • Page 21: Add A Wi-Fi Network

    notifications. Add a Wi-Fi Network You can add a Wi-Fi network if the network does not broadcast its name (SSID), or to add a Wi-Fi network when you are out of range. Get information about the network from the network administrator first. Turn on Wi-Fi, if it’s not already on.

  • Page 22: Connect To A Bluetooth Device

    Connect to a Bluetooth Device Touch a paired but unconnected device in the Bluetooth settings screen. If the device you expected isn’t displayed, touch Scan for devices. When the phone and the device are connected, the device is displayed as connected in the list. Disconnect from a Bluetooth Device Touch the connected device in the Bluetooth settings screen and touch OK.

  • Page 23: Share Your Phone's Data Connection As A Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot

    3. Touch Wireless & networks > Tethering & portable hotspot and check USB tethering. The phone starts sharing its mobile network data connection with your computer, via USB connection. An ongoing notification is added to the Status bar. Uncheck USB tethering to stop sharing your data connection. Or just disconnect the USB cable. Share Your Phone’s Data Connection as a Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot Press the Home Key >...
  • Page 24 Touch and hold the VPN you want to delete. In the dialog that opens, touch Delete network. Touch OK in the dialog that asks you to confirm you want to delete the VPN.

  • Page 25: Phone Calls

    Phone Calls You can place a phone call by dialing a phone number. You can also touch a number in your contacts, on web pages, and other places. You can even set up conference calls with several participants. Placing and Ending Calls Place a Call by Dialing Open the dialer.

  • Page 26: Open The Call Log

    Open the Call Log Touch the Call Log icon on the dialer screen or in the Launcher. Calls are listed with the most recent at the top. Calls exchanged sequentially with the same number are grouped. Scroll to view earlier entries in the log. Dial a Number in the Call Log While viewing the call log, touch the green phone icon at the right of the entry to select the number in the...

  • Page 27: Managing Multiple Calls

    Touch Record to record the call. • Managing Multiple Calls Switch Between Current Calls If you are already on a call and accept a new call, the first call will be put on hold automatically. You can also put an ongoing call on hold, and then dial another call. While both calls are connected, press the Menu Key and touch Swap calls to switch the active call.

  • Page 28: Contacts

    Contacts Contacts gives you quick and easy access to the people you want to reach. Opening Your Contacts Touch the Contacts icon on the Home screen or in the Launcher. There are five tabs on the Contacts screen: Dialer, Call log, Contacts, Favorites and Groups. All of your contacts are displayed in the Contacts tab alphabetically.

  • Page 29: Import Contacts From Your Sd Card

    Press the Menu Key and touch Import/Export > Import from CDMA card / Import from GSM card. Touch the account into which you want to import the contacts. Touch the CDMA/GSM card contacts you want to import or touch to select all. Then touch Import Contacts From Your SD Card You can copy contacts in vCard format onto your SD card and then import them into one of your accounts on the phone.

  • Page 30: Add Member To Group

    Add Member to Group You have two ways to add a member to a group. On the groups screen, touch the group name to view the group members. Touch at the bottom to select members from your contact list. From the contacts screen, touch and hold the contact you want to add to a group. Touch Add to group, select the specific group and then touch OK.

  • Page 31: Remove An Account

    which the account connects. Touch Settings in the Launcher and touch Accounts & sync. The screen displays your current sync settings and a list of accounts you’ve added. Touch Add account. Touch the kind of account to add. Follow the onscreen steps to enter the required and optional information about the account. Remove an Account You can remove an account to delete it and all information associated with it from your phone, including mails, contacts, settings, and so on.

  • Page 32: Gmail

    Gmail Gmail is Google’s web-based email service. You need to sign in to your Google account on your phone to use the Gmail application. Opening Gmail and Your Inbox Open Gmail Touch on the Home screen or in the Launcher. The current Google account is displayed at the top right of the Inbox.

  • Page 33: Composing And Sending A Message

    Composing and Sending a Message When viewing the Inbox or other list of conversations, press the Menu Key and touch Compose. 2. If you have more than one Gmail account, touch the account at the top of the screen to select the account you want to use for sending the message.

  • Page 34: Changing Gmail Settings

    Changing Gmail Settings You can change a number of settings for Gmail. Each Gmail account has its own settings, so your changes affect only the current account. To change Gmail settings, open your Inbox, press the Menu Key and touch More > Settings.

  • Page 35: Calendar

    Calendar Calendar on the phone works with the web-based Google Calendar service for creating and managing events, meetings, and appointments. Viewing Your Calendar and Events Open Calendar Touch the Calendar icon on the Home screen or in the Launcher. Events from each account you’ve added to your phone are displayed in Calendar, as well as events added online and configured to synchronize to your phone.

  • Page 36: Deleting An Event

    Deleting an Event Open the details of the event. Press the Menu Key and touch Delete event. Touch OK. Changing Calendar Settings You can change the following settings for how Calendar displays event and how it notifies you of upcoming events.

  • Page 37: Google Talk

    Google Talk Google Talk is Google’s instant messaging service. You can use it to communicate in real time with other Google Talk users on a phone, on the web, or with a computer application. Signing in and Open Your Friends List Open Google Talk and Sign in Touch the Talk icon in the Launcher or on the Home screen.

  • Page 38: Managing Online Status And Picture

    Managing Online Status and Picture Change Your Online Status Touch your own entry at the top of your Friends list. Touch the status menu at the top of the screen and select a status. 3. Enter a status message. You can also select a message that you’ve entered previously. Or press the Menu Key and touch Clear custom messages to erase them and start over.

  • Page 39: Email

    Email Use the Email application to read and send email from services other than Gmail. Email includes a wizard that makes it easy to configure it for several popular email service providers. Opening Email and the Account Screen Open Email Touch the Email icon on the Home screen or in the Launcher.

  • Page 40: Delete A Message

    Delete a Message While reading a message, touch Delete or press the Menu Key and touch Delete. For most kinds of accounts, deleted messages are moved to a Trash folder, so you can retrieve them if you deleted them by mistake. Working With Message in Batches You can delete, star, or mark unread a batch of messages at once.

  • Page 41: Adding And Editing Email Account

    Adding and Editing Email Account Add an Email Account Open the Accounts screen. Press the Menu Key and touch Add account. In the Setup Email screen, enter your email address and password. If you’re adding a second or subsequent email address, you can also check the option to use the new account to send all outgoing messages.

  • Page 42: Messaging

    Messaging Opening Messages Touch the Messages icon in the Launcher. The Messages screen opens, where you can create a new message or open an ongoing message thread. Touch to start a new text or multimedia message. • Touch an existing message thread to open it. •...

  • Page 43: Responding To Messages You Receive

    Touch SIM 1 Send or SIM 2 Send. Responding to Messages You Receive When new messages arrive, you receive a new message notification in the Status bar. When you touch the new message notification in the Notification Panel, the Message screen opens, where you can reply to the message.

  • Page 44: Browser

    Browser Opening Browser Press the Home Key and touch > Browser to start this function. Browser also opens when you touch a web link—for example, in an email or text message. When you open Browser, the last webpage you were viewing is displayed. If you have not used Browser recently, your home page opens.

  • Page 45: Operating A Webpage

    Operating a Webpage Scroll a webpage: Slide your finger on the screen. • Zoom in/out on a webpage: Slide your finger slightly on the screen to reveal the Zoom control • . Then touch the plus or minus side of the Zoom control to zoom in or out. NOTE: You may not be able to zoom in or out on webpages designed for mobile devices.

  • Page 46: Working With Bookmarks

    or Save link. You can download files and even applications from webpages. The files that you download are stored on your phone's microSD card. To view downloaded files from the Browser screen, press the Menu Key and touch More > Downloads. CAUTION: Applications downloaded from the web can be from unknown sources.

  • Page 47: Changing Browser Settings

    Changing Browser Settings You can configure a number of Browser settings, including several that you can use to manage your privacy. To open the Browser settings screen, press the Menu Key and touch More > Settings.

  • Page 48: Maps, Navigation, And Local

    Maps, Navigation, and Local Google Maps for Android includes the Maps application as well as the Navigation, and Local components, each available within Maps and as a separate shortcut in the Launcher. Opening Maps Touch the Maps icon in the Launcher or on the Home screen. Move the Map Drag the map with your finger.

  • Page 49: Getting Directions

    1. In the search box, enter the place you’re looking for. You can enter an address, a city, or a type of business or establishment—for example, “museums in San Francisco.” 2. A search suggestion that appears as you enter in the search box, to search. Results appear as markers with letter labels on the map.

  • Page 50: Camera

    Camera Opening Camera and Taking Pictures or Videos Open Camera Press the Home Key and touch > Camera to open the camera. NOTE: You can switch from the camera to the camcorder quickly with the switch. Take a Picture 1. Select the camera you want to use and adjust the quality, color effect, and other settings if you wish. Or leave them on automatic.

  • Page 51: Camcorder Mode Settings

    sharpness, and restore default camera settings. • Touch to choose whether to save photo’s geographic location. • Touch to change white balance. • Use the bar to zoom in or out. • Touch to adjust the brightness. Camcorder Mode Settings Touch the settings icons to open a scrolling list of settings: •...

  • Page 52: Gallery

    Gallery Open Gallery to view albums of your pictures and videos. Opening Gallery and Viewing Your Albums Touch the Gallery icon in the Launcher or on the Home screen to view pictures and videos on your microSD card and phone storage. If you have a Picasa account associated with a Google account that you’ve added to your phone, and if you have configured it to sync with Picasa, Gallery also presents your Picasa web albums.

  • Page 53: Play Videos

    Touch to take Touch to return pictures with camera to Gallery Touch to return to Show the number previous folder of the pictures Touch to zoom out Touch to zoom in Touch to view pictures Touch to open the in slideshow Gallery menu When the picture is zoomed to fit in the window, drag left or right to view the next or previous picture or video in the album.

  • Page 54: Music

    Music Copying Music Files to Your Phone Music plays audio files that are stored on your phone’s microSD card or phone storage, so before you open Music, you must copy audio files from your computer. See “Use the Phone as a USB Storage”.

  • Page 55: Working With Playlists

    NOTES: • Press the Volume Keys to adjust the volume. • You can use a song as your phone ringtone: Touch and hold a song in a library list. In the menu that opens, touch Use as phone ringtone. Or in the playback screen, press the Menu Key and touch Use as ringtone. Working with Playlists Create a Playlist You can create some playlists to organize your music files.

  • Page 56: Remove A Song From A Playlist

    Remove a Song from a Playlist Open a playlist. Touch and hold a song and then touch Remove from playlist. The song isn’t deleted from your phone or other playlists; it’s removed only from the playlist you’re working with. Rename or Delete a Playlist Open the Playlist tab in the library.

  • Page 57: Fm Radio

    FM Radio With the FM Radio, you can search for radio channels, listen to them, and save them on your device. Note that the quality of the radio broadcast depends on the coverage of the radio station in that particular area. The wired headset works as an antenna, so always connect the headset when using the radio.

  • Page 58: Sound Recorder

    Sound Recorder Sound Recorder enables you to record voice memos and listen to them whenever you like. Recording a Voice Memo 1. Touch in the Home Screen and select Sound Recorder. 2. Touch to start recording. 3. Touch to stop recording. 4.

  • Page 59: News & Weather

    News & Weather News & Weather offers weather forecasts and news stories about common topics. You can also customize the news topics that are displayed. Open News & Weather Touch the News & Weather icon in the Launcher. You can add multiple News & Weather widgets to your home screen, each configured to show just news, just weather, or both.

  • Page 60: More Applications

    More Applications Your phone also provide some other useful applications, which are all for your convenience. Using Alarm Add Alarms Press the Home Key and touch > Alarm. Touch the default alarm set to configure it or touch to create a new alarm. Select the Turn on alarm check box and edit the items needed, such as Name, Time, and Repeat.

  • Page 61: Using Stopwatch

    Press the Home Key and touch > SIM / UIM Toolkit. Using Stopwatch 1. Press the Home Key and touch > Stopwatch. 2. Touch Start to start timing. 3. Touch Pause to pause time and tap Resume to continue. 4. Touch Reset to reset the stopwatch. Using Task Manager Touch in the Home Screen and select Task Manager to view or stop applications.

  • Page 62: Play Store

    Play Store Play Store allows you to buy and download applications, ebooks, and multimedia contents. Use Play Books, Play Music, Play Movies & TV to access purchased ebooks, music, movies, and TV programs. NOTE: Some types of content may not be available in your region or with your carrier. Open Play Store Touch the Play Store icon in the Launcher or on the Home screen.

  • Page 63: Settings

    Settings The Settings application contains most of the tools for customizing and configuring your phone. Wireless & Networks Airplane Mode Check to turn off all the phone’s radios that transmit voice or data. Wi-Fi Check Wi-Fi to turn on Wi-Fi so you can connect to Wi-Fi networks. When connected to a network, the network’s name is displayed.

  • Page 64: Call Settings

     Data roaming: Uncheck to prevent your phone from transmitting data on other carriers’ mobile networks when you can’t access your own carrier’s networks. Enable always-on mobile data: When this option is activated, your device will consume more power  and generates more data traffic for automatic updates of applications data.

  • Page 65: Display Settings

     Screen lock sounds: Tick the check box and the phone will play a sound when you lock or unlock the screen. Haptic feedback: Tick the check box and the phone will vibrate when you press soft keys or on certain ...

  • Page 66: Application Settings

    not set a password for the credential storage, this setting is dimmed. Install from SD card: If your phone uses a removable microSD card to store user files, touch to install a  secure certificate from the card.  Set password: Set or change the password for your secure credential storage. Your password must have at least 8 characters.

  • Page 67: Account Screen

    not eliminate) data use.  Auto-sync: Check to permit applications to synchronize data on their own schedule. If you uncheck this setting, you must touch an account in the list on this screen, press the Menu Key, and touch Sync now to synchronize data for that account.

  • Page 68: Language & Keyboard Settings

     Unmount SD card: Unmounts the SD card from your phone so that you can safely remove it when the phone is on. Erase SD card: Permanently erases everything on your phone’s microSD card and prepares it for use  with your phone.

  • Page 69: About Phone

    Use the one-press upgrade package offered by your mobile service provider. Use the upgrade package on your microSD card. NOTE: Visit ZTE official handset service support website (http://wwwen.zte.com.cn/endata/mobile) and click your country or region to learn more about the above upgrade methods, as well as which phones and methods...

  • Page 70: 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 71 Problem Possible causes Possible solution If you are not able to connect to the network, Change your location to one where the phone will continue to send out signals as the network is accessible, or it attempts to locate a base station. Doing so temporarily turn off your phone.

  • Page 73: Legal & Safety Information

    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. Safety Information...

  • Page 74: Rf Exposure

    RF Exposure General Statement on RF Energy Your phone contains a transmitter and a receiver. When it is ON, it receives and transmits RF energy. When you communicate with your phone, the system handling your call controls the power level at which your phone transmits.

  • Page 75: Distraction

    Please find the section Declaration of RoHS Compliance and CE DOC in the end of this manual. Distraction Driving Full attention must be given to driving at all times in order to reduce the risk of an accident. Using a phone while driving (even with a hands free kit) can cause distraction and lead to an accident.

  • Page 76: Electrostatic Discharge (Esd)

    for a long time. Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Do not touch the SIM card’s metal connectors. Air Bags Do not place a phone in the area over an air bag or in the air bag deployment area. Store the phone safely before driving your vehicle. Seizures/ Blackouts The phone can produce a bright or flashing light.

  • Page 77: Faulty And Damaged Products

    Faulty and Damaged Products Do not attempt to disassemble the phone or its accessory. Only qualified personnel can service or repair the phone or its accessory. If your phone or its accessory has been submerged in water, punctured, or subjected to a severe fall, do not use it until you have taken it to be checked at an authorized service centre.

  • Page 78: Explosive Environments

    Explosive Environments Petrol 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 fuelling areas, below decks on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders.

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