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  • Page 1 ZTE Q301C User Manual...
  • Page 2 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 © 2014 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 the ZTE Corporation. Google and Android are trademarks of Google, Inc. ®...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    ZTE Corporation is under license. microSDHC logo is a trademark of the SD-3C, LLC. Version No.: R1.0 Edition Time : November 17, 2014 Contents Getting Started------------------12 Getting to Know Your Phone .. 12 Knowing the Keys ....
  • Page 5 and Keys ......... 21 Using the Touch Screen ..22 Getting to Know the Home Screen........24 Personalizing--------------------25 Changing the System Language ..........25 Setting the Date and Time..25 Changing Ringtone and Notification Sound ....25 Turning On/Off Touch Sound . 26 Adjusting Volume ....
  • Page 6 Connecting to Networks and Devices----------------------------45 Connecting to Mobile Networks ..........45 Connecting to WIFI ....47 Using WIFI Direct ....52 ® Connecting to Bluetooth Devices ........53 Connecting to Your Computer via USB ........56 Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection ......
  • Page 7 Working With Favorite Contacts ..........81 Working With Groups .... 82 Searching for a Contact ..84 Editing Contacts ....84 Accounts--------------------------87 Adding or Removing Accounts ..........87 Configuring Account Sync ..88 Email--------------------------------89 Setting Up the First Email Account ........90 Checking Your Emails ....
  • Page 8 Working With Labels ....99 Changing Gmail Settings ..100 Messaging------------------------10 Opening the Messaging Screen ..........100 Sending a Message ....101 Replying to a Message ..102 Forwarding a Message ..103 Copying a Message ....104 Changing Message Settings 105 Calendar---------------------------10 Viewing Your Calendars and Events ........
  • Page 9 Changing Search Settings ..114 Camera-----------------------------11 Capturing a Photo ....115 Customizing Camera Settings ..........116 Gallery-----------------------------11 Opening Gallery ....119 Working With Albums ...119 Working With Pictures ..120 Retouching Your Pictures ..122 Playing Videos ..... 122 Music-----------------------------123 Copying Music Files to Your Phone ........
  • Page 10 Scanning and Saving Channels ..........130 Listening to FM Radio ..131 Recording Radio Programs .. 131 Editing a Saved Channel ..132 Sound Recorder---------------133 Recording a Voice Memo ..133 Playing a Voice Memo ..134 Calculator-----------------------134 Chrome™---------------------- 134 Clock------------------------------135 World Clock---------------------136 Downloads----------------------136...
  • Page 11 Troubleshooting--------------155 For Your Safety----------------165 General Safety ...... 165 Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure ..........168 Distraction ......171 Product Handling ....171 Electrical Safety ....177 Radio Frequency Interference ..........178 Explosive Environments ..180 Declaration of RoHS Compliance---------------------181 Disposal of Your Old Appliance------------------------183...
  • Page 12: Getting Started

    Getting Started Getting to Know Your Phone...
  • Page 13: Knowing The Keys

    Knowing the Keys Function  Press and hold to turn on or Power off Flight mode, enable silent mode, vibration mode or sound, or to power off.  Press to switch your phone to Sleep mode or wake it...
  • Page 14: Installing The Uim/Sim Cards

    Function Press or hold to turn the Volume volume up or down.  Home Touch to return to the home screen from any application or screen.  Touch and hold to get Google Search.  Menu Touch to get the options for the current screen.
  • Page 15: Installing The Microsdhc™ Card

    NOTE: The UIM card tray 1 supports CDMA UIM cards, while tray 2 supports GSM SIM cards. Installing the microSDHC™ Card The microSDHC card can be installed and removed while the phone is turned Unmount the microSDHC card before removing it. Insert SD card with the metal contacts facing down and the cut corner aligned with that of the...
  • Page 16: Charging The Battery

    NOTE: Some applications may require a microSDHC card to work normally or may store certain data on it. Therefore, it is recommended that you keep a microSDHC card installed and not remove or replace it randomly. Charging the Battery Your phone‘s battery should have enough power for the phone to turn on, find a signal, and make a few calls.
  • Page 17 CAUTION: Do not change the built-in rechargeable battery in your phone by yourself. The battery can only be changed by ZTE or ZTE authorised service provider. 1. Connect the adapter to the charging jack. Ensure that the adapter is inserted with the correct orientation.
  • Page 18 2. Connect the charger to a standard AC wall outlet. If the phone is on, you‘ll see a charging icon, such as , appear on 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 19: Extending The Battery Life

    phone after prolonged charging. Extending the Battery Life Active applications, screen brightness levels, Bluetooth and WIFI usage and GPS functionality can drain your battery. You can follow the helpful tips below to conserve your battery power: Reduce the screen backlight time. Lower the screen brightness.
  • Page 20: Restarting The Phone

    Restarting the Phone If the screen freezes or takes too long to respond, try pressing and holding the Power Key for about 10 seconds to restart the phone. Setting Up for the First Time When you first power on your phone after you purchase it or reset it to factory settings (see Settings...
  • Page 21: Locking/Unlocking The Screen

    If the UIM or SIM card is not installed, the phone would prompt you to connect to a WIFI network before asking you to sign in to a Google account. Locking/Unlocking the Screen and Keys Your phone allows you to quickly lock the screen and keys (put the phone into sleep mode) when not in use and to turn the screen back on and unlock it...
  • Page 22: Using The Touch Screen

    2. Touch at the center of the screen and slide right. NOTE: If you have set an unlock pattern, PIN or password for your phone (see the Personalizing – Protecting chapter Locks), you‘ll Your Phone With Screen need to draw the pattern or enter the PIN/password to unlock your screen.
  • Page 23  Swipe or Slide To swipe or slide means to quickly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen.  Drag To drag, press and hold your finger with some pressure before you start to move your finger. While dragging, do not release your finger until you have reached the target position.
  • Page 24: 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 application icons, shortcuts, folders, widgets, and more. Your home screen extends beyond the initial screen. Swipe the screen left or right to display additional screens.
  • Page 25: Personalizing

    Personalizing Changing the System Language 1. Touch > Settings > Language & input > Language. 2. Select the language you need. Setting the Date and Time 1. Touch > Settings > Date & time. 2. Uncheck Automatic date & time and Automatic time zone if you want to set the date, time and time zone by yourself.
  • Page 26: Turning On/Off Touch Sound

    1. Touch > Settings >Sound. 2. Touch Phone ringtone or Default notification sound. 3. Touch Custom ringtones or Media Storage. 4. Scroll through the ringtone list and select the ringtone you want to use. 5. Touch OK. NOTE: Contacts – Editing See chapter Contacts –...
  • Page 27: Switching To Silent Mode

    3. Touch OK to save. NOTE: You can adjust the media volume when a media application is in use by pressing the Volume Key. If no media application is active, press the Volume Key to adjust ringtone volume (or the earpiece volume during a call).
  • Page 28: Applying New Wallpapers

    Meeting. Applying New Wallpapers You can set the wallpaper for the Home Screen. 1. Touch and hold a blank area of the home screen. 2. Touch Wallpapers. 3. Slide the preview images at the bottom to select the wallpaper you like.
  • Page 29: Protecting Your Phone With Screen Locks

    Settings menu. Just swipe down the status bar at the top of the screen, touch and touch the BRIGHTNESS button. See Use Quick Settings for more information. Protecting Your Phone With Screen Locks You can protect your phone by creating a screen lock.
  • Page 30 unlock pattern appears. Then you‘re prompted to draw and redraw your own pattern.  If you touch PIN or Password, you‘re prompted to set a numeric PIN or a password you must enter to unlock your screen. NOTE: If you forget the pattern you set, try five times and touch Forget pattern? to sign in to the Google Account you have added on the phone and reset the...
  • Page 31: 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. Mobile data in Signal strength No SIM card 3G connected...
  • Page 32: 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. GPS on SMS/MMS microSDHC card New email removed New Gmail Upcoming event message Problem with...
  • Page 33: Respond To Or Remove A Notification

    Portable WIFI Updates hotspot or WIFI available direct is on Open/Close the Notification Notification Panel Notifications report the arrival of new messages, calendar events, and alarms, as well as ongoing events, such as when you've configured your phone as a portable hotspot. You can open the notification panel to view the details of notifications.
  • Page 34 touch it.  Slide down with one finger to expand certain notifications. You can also swipe two fingers vertically or pinch-zoom to expand or collapse certain notifications.  To remove a notification, swipe it left or right.  To remove all notifications, touch at the top.
  • Page 35 Use Quick Settings The Quick Settings in the notification panel make it convenient to view or change the most common settings for your phone. Open the notification panel and you can find the following Quick Settings at the top of the screen. ...
  • Page 36: Managing Shortcuts And Widgets

    off Bluetooth.  DATA USAGE: Touch to open the Data usage menu in Settings. Managing Shortcuts and Widgets Add Shortcuts and Widgets 1. Touch > WIDGETS To add widgets. 2. Slide left or right to browse the available applications or widgets. 3.
  • Page 37: Organizing With Folders

    allowed to exist. If the shortcut or widget is the only item on the current home screen panel, the panel will be deleted as you remove the item. Adjust Widget Size 1. Touch and hold a widget on the Home Screen and then release it. 2.
  • Page 38: Rearranging The Favorites Tray

    Rename a Folder 1. Touch a folder to open it. 2. Touch the folder name field and enter a new name. Add Shortcuts to a Folder 1. Touch and hold a shortcut and then drag it onto a folder icon. 2.
  • Page 39: Entering Text

    shortcuts, folders, and other priority items in or out of the favorites tray for instant access from any Home Screen. To remove items from the favorites tray: Touch and hold an item in the favorites tray and drag it out of the tray. To add items to the favorites tray: Touch and hold an item on the Home Screen and drag it into the favorites...
  • Page 40: Change Input Methods

    Change Input Methods 1. When you use the onscreen keyboard to enter text, the icon appears on the notification bar. 2. Open the notification panel and touch Choose input method. 3. Select an input method you need. Android Keyboard The Android Keyboard provides a layout similar to a desktop computer keyboard.
  • Page 41  Touch the alphabetic keys to enter letters.  Touch to use uppercase. Double-tap to lock uppercase. This key also changes to indicate the current case you are using: for lowercase, for uppercase, when locked in uppercase.  Touch to delete the text before the cursor.
  • Page 42: Google Voice Typing

    Android keyboard. Google Voice Typing Google Voice typing uses the Google voice recognition service to convert speech to text. You must have a data connection on a mobile or WIFI network to use it. 1. Flick down the status bar when entering text and touch Choose input method, and then select Google voice typing.
  • Page 43: Editing Text

    Settings > Language & input from the Home Screen. In the KEYBOARD & INPUT METHODS section, you can set the default input method and choose the settings for input methods. Editing Text  Move the insertion point: Touch where you want to type. The cursor blinks in the new position, and a tab appears below it.
  • Page 44: Opening And Switching Apps

    below the cursor. Release the finger and touch PASTE. Opening and Switching Apps Open an App 1. Touch 2. Slide left or right on the screen and touch an app to open it. Switch Between Recently Opened Apps 1. Long touch the key A list of the names and thumbnails of apps you‘ve used recently opens.
  • Page 45: Connecting To Networks And Devices

    Connecting to Networks and Devices Connecting to Mobile Networks Manage the UIM/SIM Cards You can turn on or off the UIM/SIM cards, choose the default card for voice calls, messaging, and data, or set roaming restrictions for each card. To turn on or off a card: 1.
  • Page 46 Select Network Operator 1. Touch > Settings > More… > Mobile networks > GSM > Network operators. 2. Touch Search networks to search for all available networks. Then touch a network in the network list to register manually. – or – You can also touch Choose automatically to select preferred network automatically.
  • Page 47: Connecting To Wifi

    And if you want to add a new APN, please contact the service provider to get the necessary information. 1. Touch > Settings > More… > Mobile networks > Access Point Names. 2. If both SIM cards are installed, select the card the new APN is associated with.
  • Page 48: Turn Wifi On And Connect To A Wifi Network

    Turn WIFI On and Connect to a WIFI Network 1. Touch > Settings > WIFI. 2. Slide the switch to turn on WIFI. 3. Touch a network name to connect to it. 4. If the network is secured, enter the password and touch Connect.
  • Page 49: Add A Wifi Network

    Add a WIFI Network You can add a WIFI network if the network does not broadcast its name (SSID) or add a WIFI network 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.
  • Page 50: Forget A Wifi Network

    2. Slide the switch to turn on WIFI. 3. Touch 4. Press the WPS button on the access point and the access point will recognise your phone and add it to the network. Method two: PIN number 1. Touch > Settings > WIFI. 2.
  • Page 51: Adjust Advanced Wifi Settings

    or if it is a network that you no longer use. 1. Touch > Settings > WIFI. 2. Slide the switch to turn on WIFI. 3. Touch the WIFI network name and then touch Forget. Adjust Advanced WIFI Settings 1. Touch >...
  • Page 52: Using Wifi Direct

     MAC address: Check the MAC address. IP address: Check the phone‘s  IP address.  Install WAPI Certificate: Install certificates needed for connecting to certain WIFI networks. Using WIFI Direct WIFI Direct allows WIFI devices to connect to each other without the need for wireless access points (hotspots).
  • Page 53: Connecting To Bluetooth Devices

    with it. The other device will receive a connection prompt and need to accept the request. Both devices may need to enter a common PIN. 4. Once connected the device is displayed as ―Connected‖ in the PEER DEVICES list. Connecting to ®...
  • Page 54: Change The Device Name

    Change the Device Name 1. Touch > Settings > Bluetooth. 2. Slide the switch to turn on Bluetooth. 3. Touch Menu Key > Rename phone. 4. Edit the name and touch Rename. Pair With Another Bluetooth Device 1. Touch > Settings > Bluetooth.
  • Page 55: Send Data Via Bluetooth

    Alternately, enter a Bluetooth passkey and touch Pair. Pairing is successfully completed when the other device accepts the connection or the same passkey is entered. NOTE: The Bluetooth passkey may be fixed for certain devices such as headsets and handsfree car kits. You can try entering 0000 or 1234 (the most common passkeys) or refer to the documents for that device.
  • Page 56: Connecting To Your Computer Via Usb

    receive data via Bluetooth. NOTE: If the phone has not been paired with the sending device, you may need to touch Bluetooth > [your phone‘s name] in Settings to keep the phone detectable through Bluetooth. 2. Flick down the status bar and touch 3.
  • Page 57 Connect Your Phone to a Computer via USB 1. Connect your phone to the PC with a USB cable. 2. Open the Notification panel and touch (Connected as...). 3. Choose one of the following options:  USB mass storage: Use the phone as a flash drive and transfer files between your computer and the phone.
  • Page 58: Disconnect Your Phone From The Computer

    phone as a media device and transfer media files on ® ® Windows or Mac  Camera (PTP): Transfer photos using camera software.  Charging: Charge your phone via USB. Connect With Windows ® Media Player You can sync music on your phone and the computer installed with Windows Media Player.
  • Page 59 Remove the microSDHC Card From Your Phone If you need to remove the microSDHC card while the phone is on, you should unmount it first. 1. Touch > Settings > Storage. 2. Scroll down and touch Unmount SD card > OK. 3.
  • Page 60: Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection

    Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection You can share your phone‘s data capabilities through tethering or by activating the mobile hotspot feature to create a portable WIFI hotspot. Share Your Mobile Data Connection via USB You can access the Internet on your computer via the USB tethering feature of your phone.
  • Page 61: Share Your Mobile Data Connection Via Bluetooth

    To stop sharing your data connection, uncheck USB tethering or disconnect the USB cable. Share Your Mobile Data Connection via Bluetooth If your computer can obtain an Internet connection via Bluetooth, you can configure your phone to share its mobile data connection with your computer.
  • Page 62 Share Your Mobile Data Connection as a WIFI Hotspot You can share your phone‘s data connection with other devices by turning your phone into a portable WIFI hotspot. The feature needs data connection on a mobile network and may result in data charges. NOTE: When the portable WIFI hotspot feature is enabled, you cannot use your...
  • Page 63: Rename Or Secure Your Wifi Hotspot

    data. NOTE: To stop sharing your data connection, turn off Portable WIFI hotspot. Rename or Secure Your WIFI Hotspot You can change the name of your phone's WIFI network (SSID) and secure your portable WIFI hotspot. 1. Touch > Settings > More > Tethering &...
  • Page 64: Connecting To Virtual Private Networks

    security password. 3. Touch Save to save your settings. 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 65: Connect To A Vpn

    The VPN is added to the list on the VPN screen. Connect to a VPN 1. Touch > Settings > More > VPN. 2. Touch the VPN that you want to connect to. 3. When prompted, enter any requested credentials, and then touch Connect.
  • Page 66: Phone Calls

    Phone Calls You can place calls from the Phone app, the People app, or other apps or widgets that display contact information. Wherever you see a phone number, you can usually touch it to dial. Placing and Ending Calls Place a Call by Dialing 1.
  • Page 67: Answering Or Rejecting Calls

    End a Call During a call, touch 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 People. You can answer or reject the call, or reject it with a text message.
  • Page 68: Working With The Call Log

    message to the caller. NOTE: To edit the text response from within the Phone app, touch the > Settings > Call settings > Call settings > Quick responses. Working With the Call The Call Log is a list of all the calls you've placed, received, or missed.
  • Page 69: Add A Call Log Number As A Contact

    You can touch at the top of the screen or above the list to filter the records by UIM or SIM cards or call type (incoming, outgoing, and missed). Add a Call Log Number as a Contact 1. Open the call log. 2.
  • Page 70: Calling Your Contacts

    calling it.  Touch to send a message.  If the number belongs to a contact you have, touch view contact details.  Touch Menu Key > Remove from call log to delete the call log entry. Calling Your Contacts 1.
  • Page 71: Using Options During A Call

    password. 3. Follow the voice prompts to listen to and manage your voicemail messages. NOTE: Set Voicemail for how to set your voicemail service. For detailed information, please contact the service provider. Using Options During a Call During a call, you will see a number of onscreen options.
  • Page 72: Managing Multi-Party Calls

    separate from the first call, merge calls into a conference call, or hang  Touch to put the caller you are speaking to on hold, and switch to the other call that has been put on hold. WARNING! Because of higher volume levels, do not place the phone near your ear during speakerphone use.
  • Page 73: Switch Between Current Calls

    Switch Between Current Calls When you‘re on a call and another call comes in, your phone screen informs you and displays the caller ID. To respond to an incoming call while you’re on a call: Drag over to answer the call. (This puts the first caller on hold and answers the second call.) To switch between two calls:...
  • Page 74: Adjusting Your Call Settings

    If one of the people you called hangs up during your call, you and the remaining caller stay connected. If you initiated the call and are the first to hang up, all callers are disconnected. To end the conference call, touch Adjusting Your Call Settings Set Voicemail...
  • Page 75: Bar Certain Calls

    Touch Menu Key > Call settings > Call forwarding. 2. Touch an available option ( Always forward, Forward when busy, Forward when unanswered, or Forward implicitly) to enable it. Bar Certain Calls Call barring feature allows you to forbid certain types of calls from your phone. 1.
  • Page 76: Edit Quick Response To Rejected Callers

    code to enable the FDN feature.  Change PIN2: Change the PIN2 code for FDN access.  FDN list: Manage the FDN list. NOTE: The PIN2 code is provided by your carrier. Entering an incorrect PIN2 code more times than allowed can get your micro-SIM card locked.
  • Page 77: Other Options

    1. Touch Home Key > > Touch Menu Key > Call settings > Speed dial settings. 2. Touch a speed dial key. 3. Select one from the contact list. Other Options 1. Touch Home Key > > Touch Menu Key >...
  • Page 78: Contacts

    Contacts You can put 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, touch > From there, you can touch the tabs on the top of the screen to quickly switch to the contact groups or favourite contacts...
  • Page 79: Adding A New Contact

    Adding a New Contact 1. Touch > and touch the all contacts tab 2. Touch to add a new contact. 3. Touch the account field near the top of the screen to choose where to save the contact. If a sync account is selected, the contacts will be synced automatically with your account online.
  • Page 80: Import Or Export Contacts

    Import or Export Contacts 1. Touch > 2. Touch Menu Key > Import/export. 3. Select the destination of the imported/exported contacts and touch OK.. 4. If necessary, select the contacts you want to import or export and touch OK. Share Contacts 1.
  • Page 81: Working With Favorite Contacts

    4. Choose how to share the contacts. Options depend on applications installed. Working With Favorite Contacts In the favorite contacts tab, you can find your favorite contacts and frequently contacted contacts. Add a Contact to Favorites You can add the contacts you use frequently to Favorites so that you can find them quickly.
  • Page 82: Working With Groups

    Remove a Contact From Favorites 1. Touch > and touch the favourite contacts tab 2. Touch a favourite contact and then touch next to the contact name. Working With Groups View Your Contact Groups 1. Touch > and touch the contact groups tab 2.
  • Page 83: Delete A Group

    4. Touch the Group’s name field and enter the group name. 5. Add contacts to the group. Touch Type person’s name to  enter the name of the contact you want to add to the group. As matching entries appear below the field, touch the one you need.
  • Page 84: Searching For A Contact

    contact groups tab 2. Touch a group,edit the group name or add/remove group members.  Touch the group name to edit it.  Touch Add members to select contacts and add them to the group. Touch ― ‖ to remove or ...
  • Page 85: Set A Ringtone For A Contact

    and then touch Menu Key > Edit. 3. Edit the contact and touch DONE. Set a Ringtone for a Contact Assign a special ringtone to a contact, so you know who is calling when you hear the ringtone. 1. Touch >...
  • Page 86: Join Contacts

    all contacts tab 2. Touch Menu Key > Delete. 3. Touch to select the contacts you want to remove and then touch Ok. If you want delete all, you can touch all and then touch Ok. Join Contacts As your phone synchronizes with multiple online accounts, you may see duplicate entries for the same contact.
  • Page 87: Accounts

    in the Contacts list. You can repeat these steps to join another contact to the main contact. 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.
  • Page 88: Configuring Account Sync

    When the account is successfully added, it is displayed in the ACCOUNTS section in the Settings menu. Remove an Account Removing an account will delete it and all information associated with it from your phone, such as emails and contacts. 1.
  • Page 89: Email

    When automatic sync is turned  on, changes you make to information on your phone or on the web are automatically synced with each other. When auto sync is turned off,  you need to sync manually to collect emails, updates, or other recent information.
  • Page 90: Setting Up The First Email Account

    Setting Up the First Email Account 1. When you open Email for the first time, enter your email address and password. 2. Touch Next to let the phone retrieve the network parameters automatically. NOTE: You can also enter these details manually by touching Manual setup or when automatic setup fails.
  • Page 91: Responding To An Email

    To check earlier emails for your IMAP or POP3 accounts, touch Load more messages at the bottom of the email list. 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.
  • Page 92: Writing And Sending An Email

    Mark an Email as Unread You can return a read email to the unread state—for example, to remind yourself to read it again later. You can also mark a batch of emails as unread.  While reading a message, touch ...
  • Page 93: Adding And Editing Email Accounts

    NOTE: If you have more than one email account added on the phone, touch the sender line to select the account you want to use for sending the message. 2. Enter a contact name or email address in the ‗To‘ field. Separate each recipient with a comma.
  • Page 94: Edit An Email Account

    accounts and manage them separately. 1. Open Email to get the Inbox screen. 2. Touch Menu Key > Settings and touch ADD ACCOUNT at the top right of the screen. 3. Follow the prompts to set up the account as you did with the first one.
  • Page 95: Changing General Email Settings

    Changing General Email Settings General settings apply to all email accounts you add. 1. Open Email to get the Inbox screen. 2. Touch Menu Key > Settings > General. 3. Make the changes and touch when you finish. Gmail™ After you sign in to your Google account on the phone, you can send and retrieve Gmail messages with the Gmail app.
  • Page 96: Switching Accounts

    select Gmail. The Inbox screen appears. If you haven‘t signed in, you will be prompted to do so or create a new account. Touch Menu Key > Refresh to refresh your Inbox and download new messages. To search for Gmail messages, touch and enter the words to search for.
  • Page 97: Writing And Sending A Message

    Writing and Sending a Message 1. Open your Gmail Inbox and switch to the account you want to use for sending the message. 2. Touch 3. Enter a contact name or email address in the ‗To‘ field. Separate each recipient with a comma. 4.
  • Page 98: Working With Received Attachments

     To reply to the sender and all recipients of the original message, touch > Reply all.  To forward the message, touch > Forward. 3. Edit your message and touch the send icon Working With Received Attachments When a message has an attachment, Gmail displays information about it in the ATTACHMENTS section of the email.
  • Page 99: Working With Labels

    the entire file and cost more time and data. Working With Labels Message labels include both labels you create and default labels such as Sent, Starred, and Outbox. You can organize your emails by labeling them or adding stars to them. Labels also help you sort your messages, just like folders.
  • Page 100: Changing Gmail Settings

    To view messages by label: 1. Open the Gmail app and touch the current account at the top of the screen without checking any message. 2. Touch a label below ALL LABELS to view messages with that label. Changing Gmail Settings From any box, touch the account at the top of the screen and select...
  • Page 101: Sending A Message

    The Messaging screen opens where you can create a new message, search for messages, or open an ongoing message thread.  Touch to write a new text or multimedia message.  Touch to search for a message using keywords.  Touch an existing message thread to open the conversation you‘ve had with a certain number.
  • Page 102: Replying To A Message

    and enter the content of your message. 6. If you want to send a multimedia message, touch Menu Key > Add subject to add a message subject or touch to attach a file or a slideshow to the message. 7. Touch and select a card to send the message.
  • Page 103: Forwarding A Message

    number, a new thread is created. 1. On the Messaging screen, touch the thread that has the message you want to reply to. 2. Type your reply in the text box at the bottom. You can touch you want to reply with an MMS. 3.
  • Page 104: Copying A Message

    two SIM cards, you can choose the one you want to send message by touching Copying a Message You can copy text messages in the phone storage to the micro-SIM cards, or vice versa. To copy a text message from the phone to the micro-SIM cards: 1.
  • Page 105: Changing Message Settings

    2. If both micro-SIM cards are installed, touch the card with the message you want to copy. 3. Touch and hold a message and select Copy to phone memory. Changing Message Settings Touch Menu Key > Settings in the Messaging screen to change messaging settings.
  • Page 106: Viewing Your Calendars And Events

    Viewing Your Calendars and Events Select Visible Calendars 1. Open the Calendar app. 2. Touch Menu Key > Calendars to display. 3. In the new screen, touch the calendars to check the calendars you want to see or uncheck the calendars you‘d like to hide.
  • Page 107: Creating An Event

    months.  In Week or Day view, swipe horizontally to see earlier weeks/days and later weeks/days.  When you are viewing earlier or later days, weeks, or months, touch at the top to quickly switch to today. View Event Details In Agenda, Day, or Week view, touch an event to view its details.
  • Page 108: Editing Or Deleting An Event

    3. Enter the event details and touch DONE. Editing or Deleting an Event 1. Find the event you want to edit or delete. 2. Open its details screen (see Viewing Your Calendars and Events – View Event Details in this chapter).
  • Page 109: Browser

    Settings. Browser Use Browser to view web pages and search for information. Opening the Browser Touch in the Home Screen and select Browser to start this function. The last web page you were viewing is displayed. If you have not used Browser recently, your home page opens.
  • Page 110: Downloading Files

    search for. 4. Touch a URL or search suggestion or touch OK on the keyboard to open the web page or search results. NOTE: Touch Menu Key > Stop if you want to stop opening the page. NOTE: Touch at the bottom of the screen and select to open a new web page in a new tab.
  • Page 111: Changing Browser Settings

    Changing Browser Settings You can configure a number of Browser settings to customize the way you browse the web, including several that you can use to control your privacy. To open the Browser settings screen, touch Menu Key > Settings.
  • Page 112: Google Now™ And Search--112

    Google Now™ and Search You can search for information on the web or on your phone using Google Search, get information when you need with Google Now without searching, or perform certain tasks by speaking. NOTE: Google Now is available in selected areas.
  • Page 113: Searching With Text

    3. Slide the ON/OFF switch next to Google Now. Searching With Text You can search for information on the Internet or on the phone (such as music, messages, apps, and contacts) by entering text. 1. Touch in the Home Screen and select Google.
  • Page 114: Changing Search Settings

    You can also touch > Voice Search. 3. Speak the terms you want to search for or the question you want to ask. When you‘re finished speaking, your speech is analyzed and the search is initiated. Changing Search Settings Open the Google app and touch Menu Key >...
  • Page 115: Capturing A Photo

    Capturing a Photo 1. Touch in the Home Screen and select Camera. 2. Aim the camera at the subject and make any necessary adjustment. Number Function Capture a picture or Capture a video. Change the camera or video settings. Switch between the video and the camera.
  • Page 116: Customizing Camera Settings

    NOTE: You can spread or pinch on the screen to zoom in or out before taking picture or during video recording. 1. Touch the area where you want the camera to focus. 2. Touch to take a photo or touch to start recording.
  • Page 117 Picture size: Set the image  size for your photo. Picture quality: Set the image  quality for your photo. Storage position: Select  whether to store the captured picture and video files, you can choose Phone or SD Card. Touch Color effect: Select a colour ...
  • Page 118 camera to adjust the white balance automatically. Redeye Reduction: Reduce  redeye Countdown timer: Set the  delay time when you press ,or chooce off , capture the picture as you press Beep during countdown:  Choose whether to beep when taking pictures ...
  • Page 119: Gallery

    picture and video files, you can choose Phone or SD Card. Touch Color effect: Select a colour  effect for videos. White balance: Select how the  camera adjusts colours in different kinds of light to achieve the most natural-looking colours for your shots or allow the camera to adjust the white balance automatically.
  • Page 120: Working With Pictures

    To share albums, pictures, or videos: 1. Touch and hold an item in the Albums view to select an album or after you open an album to select a picture or a video. 2. Touch more items that you want to share.
  • Page 121 spread them apart to zoom out or in. Slide left or right to view other pictures in the album. Return to Share the the album picture Edit the picture Touch Menu Key to delete, edit, rotate, crop the picture, set it as contact icon or wallpaper, browse the album contents in a slideshow, check the file details.
  • Page 122: Retouching Your Pictures

    Retouching Your Pictures You can edit any photos you took and some other pictures in Gallery. 1. Touch or Menu Key > Edit while viewing a picture in full screen. 2. Touch the icons along the bottom of the screen to edit the picture. Apply effects, such as punch, vintage, B/W, bleach, and instant on the picture.
  • Page 123: Music

    playing. Touch the video to view the playback controls. Music Touch in the Home Screen and select 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.
  • Page 124: Viewing Your Music Library

    or micro SDHC card. Download From the Internet You can download music files when browsing web pages. See Browser-Downloading Files. Receive via Bluetooth You can receive music files from other devices via Bluetooth. See Connecting to Bluetooth® Devices-Receive Data Bluetooth. Viewing Your Music Library Touch...
  • Page 125: Set A Song As The Default Ringtone

    summary information is displayed at the bottom of the screen. Touch the summary area to open the playback screen. Touch Menu Key > Library to return to the music library. Set a Song as the Default Ringtone The song will be used as the ringtone for all incoming calls, except those from contacts to whom you have assigned Contacts –...
  • Page 126: Playing Music

    Playing Music Touch a song in the music library to listen to it. The following playback screen appears. Number Function Album artwork (if available). Touch to open the current playlist. Touch to play the current playlist in shuffle mode, where tracks are played in random order.
  • Page 127: Managing Playlists

    Number Function Set the audio effects: Normal , Classical, Dance, Flat, Folk, Heavy Metal, Hip Pop, Jazz, Pop, Rack, Electronic, Custom, so on play style.You also can set the Bass boost and 3D effect. Artist, album and song information. You can touch and hold to search for it online, in your music library, or on YouTube.
  • Page 128: Videos

    playlist, or select Rename to rename it, or select Play to play the playlist.  Touch a playlist to view its content. You can touch and hold a song and select Remove from playlist to remove it, or drag the handle icon to the left of each song to rearrange its position in the playlist.
  • Page 129: Playing And Controlling Videos

    Playing and Controlling Videos Touch a video in the video library to play it. Rotate the phone on its side to watch the video in landscape view. Touch the video to show the playback controls. You can pause and resume the playback by touching the video, jump to any part of the video by dragging the progress bar, share the...
  • Page 130: Fm Radio New

    FM Radio New With the FM radio, you can search for radio channels, listen to them, and save them on your phone. Note that the quality of the radio broadcast depends on the coverage of the radio station in your area. The wired headset that comes with your phone works as an antenna, so always connect the headset when using the radio.
  • Page 131: Listening To Fm Radio

    Listening to FM Radio 1. Touch in the Home Screen and select FM Radio while the headset is connected,or touch to shut down the radio. 2. Touch to select the voice come for the horn or headphones. 3. Touch to close the sound. 4.
  • Page 132: Editing A Saved Channel

    record your favorite programs and save the audio on the phone. 1. Touch menu> Start Recording while listening to the program. 2. Touch to start recording. 3. When the program ends, touch menu> Stop Recording or touch then the radio will automatically save the recording.
  • Page 133: Sound Recorder

    channel, or select Replace to replace with another channel, or select Rename to give a new name to the channel, or select Delete to delete the channel. Sound Recorder Sound Recorder enables you to record voice memos and listen to them whenever you like.
  • Page 134: Playing A Voice Memo

    Playing a Voice Memo To play a memo you just recorded: Touch at the bottom of the screen. To play any saved memo: 1. Touch menu >Record List to see all recordings. 2. Touch the title of a memo to play it. NOTE: You can also touch and hold the memo to delete it.
  • Page 135: Clock

    Chrome on your phone can sync bookmarks, browsing history, and opened tabs from your Google Account, so that you can maintain the same experience across your phone, your PC, your tablet and other devices. Clock The Clock app allows you to check local time and time in other cities in the world, set alarms, and use timers.
  • Page 136: World Clock

    START to begin.  Touch to use the stopwatch. Touch START to begin. You can also record lap times. NOTE: If necessary, touch > Settings to set more alarm options in the ALARMS section, also can touch > Night mode to make the clock in night mode.
  • Page 137: Drive

    select Downloads to check the record.  Touch a file to open it with the appropriate applications.  Touch and hold a file to delete or share it. Drive Touch > Drive. The Drive app allows you to store files on Google servers for free after you sign in to your Google Account.
  • Page 138: System Updates

    Share, or Delete. Also can touch to access option icons such as Add to Favorite, Rename, or Details.  To copy or move an item, navigate to a new location and touch Paste.  Touch menu > New folder to create a new folder in the current directory.
  • Page 139: Google Play™ Store

    check for updates, or change update settings. Google Play™ Store Touch in the Home Screen and select Play Store. You can buy or rent music, books, movies, and apps and download them to your phone. NOTE: The content you can access in Google Play store depends on your region and your service provider.
  • Page 140 WIFI. When WIFI is on, touch Menu Key WIFI Direct in the WIFI menu to share data between two devices via WIFI directly. See Using WIFI Direct. Mobile data Touch the ON/OFF switch to turn on or off mobile data. Touch Mobile data to do NETWORK SETTINGS ,Such as APNs, System select, Data roaming.
  • Page 141: Airplane Mode

    The data usage is measured by your phone. Your carrier‘s data usage accounting may differ. Airplane Mode In the Settings app, touch More under Wireless & networks and check Airplane mode. All the phone‘s radios that transmit voice or data are turned off.
  • Page 142: Device

    Connecting to Networks and Devices – Connecting to Mobile Networks. Cell broadcasts Select the types of emergency alerts to display. Device Dual SIM settings Double card double stay is standby time, no matter which number have a call coming, can pick up, but only a call, another is unavailable.
  • Page 143 and so on. OTHER CALL SETTINGS  Dial pad touch tones: Select to open or close.  Distance senor: Select to turn on or turn off.  Speed dial setting: Set speed dial number.  Display duration: Select to on or off.
  • Page 144 content based on the position of the phone.  Sleep: Set the length of time of inactivity before the screen turns off.  Daydream: Manage the Daydream function. When Daydream is enabled, photos or animations will be displayed as a screensaver. ...
  • Page 145 INNER STORAGE You can install apps into the internal storage. When you connect your phone to your computer, this space is not accessible from your computer. The contents in the internal storage will be erased when you do a factory reset. Ensure that you back up your data before the factory reset.
  • Page 146 1. Touch > Settings > Storage and scroll to the INTERNAL SD CARD section. 2. Touch Erase SD CARD > Erase SD CARD > Erase everything. NOTE: The formatting procedure erases all the data in the phone storage, after which the files CANNOT be retrieved.
  • Page 147 When the flash drive is connected, the external USB storage menu will show the storage space. You can unmount the drive for safe removal from the phone or format (erase) the drive. Battery Check how much power remains for the battery and what has been using the battery.
  • Page 148: Personal

    Personal Location access Activate location services to determine your location. Security  Screen lock: Disable the screen lock or enable it with slide, pattern, PIN, or password. See Personalizing – Protecting Your Phone With Screen Locks.  Owner info: Set the text that you may display on the lock screen.
  • Page 149: Language And Input

    authorised to be device administrators.  App ops: view or change app permissions.  Unknown sources: Check this option to permit installation of apps from sources other than the Play Store.  Verify apps: Disallow or display a warning before you install apps that may cause harm.
  • Page 150 Configure text input settings. See Knowing the Basics – Entering Text – Touch Input Settings.  Voice Search: Language: Select the  language you use when entering text by speaking or searching by speaking. Speech output: Control when  the phone should output speeches.
  • Page 151: Backup And Reset

    the speech synthesis engine you want to use or change its settings. Speech rate: Select how  quickly you want the synthesizer to speak. Listen to an example: Play a  brief sample of the speech synthesizer, using your current settings.
  • Page 152: Accounts

    phone to factory default settings. All your personal data from the phone‘s internal storage will be erased. You can also erase the data on the phone storage and the microSDHC card during the process. Timer Switch Machine Set the time and other options for automatic power on and power off.
  • Page 153: About Phone

    Accessibility Configure accessibility plug-ins on your phone, such as using TalkBack for low-vision users. About Phone View phone status and legal information. You can also upgrade your phone system from update packages copied to the storage card.
  • Page 154: Upgrading The Phone Software

    3. Use the upgrade package on your microSDHC card. NOTE: Visit the ZTE official handset service support website (http://www.ztedevice.com/support) and click your country or region to learn more about the above upgrade methods, as well as which phones and...
  • Page 155: 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 Possible...
  • Page 156 Problem Possible Possible causes solution Poor The network Move to a reception signal is too location where weak at your the network current signal can be location, for properly example, in a received. basement or near a tall building, because wireless transmission s can not...
  • Page 157 Problem Possible Possible causes solution The network Avoid using the is busy at the phone at such current time times, or try (for example, again after during peak waiting a short times, there time. may be too much network traffic to handle additional calls).
  • Page 158 Problem Possible Possible causes solution Poor local End the call telephone and dial again. line quality. You may be switched to a better-quality network link or phone line. Unable to Your service Contact your select provider service certain does not provider.
  • Page 159 Problem Possible Possible causes solution The phone‘s Adjust the temperature battery is below 0° C charging or higher than environment to 45 ° C. avoid extremes of temperature. Poor contact Check all between the connectors to battery and ensure that all charger.
  • Page 160 Problem Possible Possible causes solution Shortened The standby If you are standby time is located in an time related to area where your service signaling is provider weak, system temporarily configuration power off the . The same phone. phone used with different service providers‘...
  • Page 161 Problem Possible Possible causes solution If you are not Change your able to location to one connect to where the the network, network is the phone accessible, or will continue temporarily to send out turn off your signals as it phone.
  • Page 162 Problem Possible Possible causes solution UIM or SIM UIM or SIM Take the UIM card error card or SIM card to malfunction or your service damage. provider for testing. UIM or SIM Insert the UIM card inserted or SIM card improperly.
  • Page 163 Problem Possible Possible causes solution Poor signal. Move to an open space, or if you are inside a building, move closer to a window. Cannot You have Disable this answer activated the feature. See Call barring incoming Bar Certain calls feature.
  • Page 164 Problem Possible Possible causes solution PIN Code You have Contact your blocked entered an service incorrect PIN provider. If the code three service consecutive provider times. provides the micro-SIM card‘s PUK code, use the PUK code to unlock the micro-SIM card. Unable to Delete phonebook‘s...
  • Page 165: For Your Safety

    Problem Possible Possible causes solution Upgrade the phone software. For Your Safety General Safety Don‘t make or receive handheld Don‘t use at calls while gas stations. driving. Never text while driving.
  • Page 166 Keep your phone at least 15 mm away Your phone from your may produce a ear or bright or body flashing light. while making calls. Small Don‘t dispose parts may of your phone cause in fire. choking. To prevent Your possible phone hearing...
  • Page 167 Keep away from pacemak Avoid contact ers and with liquids. other Keep your electronic phone dry. medical devices. Turn off when asked to Don‘t take your hospitals phone apart. medical facilities. Turn off when told Only use to in approved aircrafts accessories.
  • Page 168: Radio Frequency (Rf) Exposure

    Radio Frequency (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 169: Body Worn Operation

    measurement known as Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit for mobile devices is 2 W/kg and the highest SAR value for this device when tested at the ear was 0.391 W/kg. As mobile devices offer a range of functions, they can be used in other positions, such as on the body as described in this user guide.
  • Page 170 could result in your RF exposure exceeding the relevant guideline limits. Limiting Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Fields For individuals concerned about limiting their exposure to RF fields, the World Health Organization (WHO) provides the following advice: Precautionary measures: Present scientific information does not indicate the need for any special precautions for the use of mobile phones.
  • Page 171: Distraction

    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. You must comply with local laws and regulations restricting the use of wireless devices while driving.
  • Page 172 prohibited. Use of your phone is subject to safety measures designed to protect users and their environment.  Always treat your phone and its accessories with care and keep it in a clean and dust-free place.  Keep the screen and camera lens clean.
  • Page 173: Small Children

    accessories.  Do not attempt to disassemble your phone or its accessories. Only authorized personnel can do so.  Do not expose or use your phone or its accessories in a environment with or that can reach extreme temperatures, minimum - [5] and maximum + [50] degrees Celsius.
  • Page 174: Electrostatic Discharge

    phone. Your phone contains small parts with sharp edges that may cause an injury or may become detached and create a choking hazard. Demagnetization To avoid the risk of demagnetization, do not allow electronic devices or magnetic media to be close to your phone for a long time.
  • Page 175: Air Bags

    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. Store the phone safely before driving your vehicle. Seizures/Blackouts The phone can produce a bright or flashing light.
  • Page 176: Emergency Calls

     Use the special features which are designed to minimize the times of pressing buttons, such as Message Templates and Predictive Text.  Take many breaks to stretch and relax. Emergency Calls This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using radio signals, which cannot guarantee connection in all conditions.
  • Page 177: 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 battery terminals. Never puncture the surface of the battery with sharp objects.
  • Page 178: Radio Frequency Interference

    or subjected to a severe fall, do not use it until you have taken it to be checked at an authorized service center. 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.
  • Page 179: Hearing Aids

    Hearing Aids People with hearing aids or other cochlear implants may experience interfering noises when using wireless devices or when one is nearby. The level of interference will depend on the type of hearing device and the distance from the interference source. Increasing the separation between them may reduce the interference.
  • Page 180: Explosive Environments

    Aircraft Turn off your wireless device whenever you are instructed to do so by airport or airline staff. Consult the airline staff about the use of wireless devices onboard the aircraft. If your device offers a ‗flight mode‘, this must be enabled prior to boarding an aircraft.
  • Page 181: Declaration Of Rohs Compliance

    To minimize the environmental impacts and take more responsibilities to the earth we live on, this document shall serve as a formal declaration that the Blade Vec manufactured by ZTE CORPORATION is in compliance with the Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament - RoHS...
  • Page 182 (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) with respect to the following substances: 1.Lead (Pb) 2.Mercury (Hg) 3.Cadmium (Cd) 4.Hexavalent Chromium (Cr (VI)) 5.Polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs) 6.Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) The Blade Vec manufactured by ZTE CORPORATION, meets the requirements of EU 2011/65/EU.
  • Page 183: Disposal Of Your Old Appliance

    3. The correct disposal of your old appliance will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health. For this product‘s recycling information based on WEEE directive, please send an e-mail to weee@zte.com.cn.

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