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  • Page 1 Z787 User Manual...
  • Page 2 Thank you for choose 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. No part of this publication may be quoted, reproduced,...
  • Page 3 ® The Bluetooth trademark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such trademarks by ZTE Corporation is under license. microSDHC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. Other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started ............13 Starting Up ..............13 Installing the micro-SIM Card ......... 13 Installing the microSDHC Card (Not Included) ..14 Charging the Battery ..........16 Extending the Battery Life ..........18 Switching Your Phone On/Off ........18 Setting Up Your Phone for the First Time ....
  • Page 5 Calling From Your Call History ........ 40 Calling From a Text Message ......... 40 Using Speed Dial ............ 40 Receiving Calls ............41 Answering a Call ............. 41 Rejecting a Call ............41 Using Options During a Call ........42 Managing Multi-party Calls ........
  • Page 6 Changing Input Methods ..........53 Google Keyboard............53 TouchPal X Keyboard ..........56 Google Voice Typing ........... 60 Input Method Settings ..........61 Messaging .............. 62 Opening the Messaging Screen ........62 Sending a Message ............. 62 Replying to a Message ..........63 Forwarding a Message ..........
  • Page 7 Turning On Wi-Fi ............71 Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network ........71 Adding a Wi-Fi Network..........71 Checking the Wi-Fi Network Status ......72 Connecting to a WPS Network ........72 Browsing the Internet ..........73 Opening the Browser ........... 74 Opening a Web Page or Searching the Web...
  • Page 8 Capturing a Photo ............83 Recording a Video ............86 Adjusting Camera and Camcorder Settings ....87 Playing Your Music ............88 Viewing Your Music Library ........88 Setting a Song as the Default Ringtone ....89 Playing Music ............89 Managing Playlists ..........
  • Page 9 Searching for a Location ........101 Getting Directions to Your Destination ....102 Searching for Local Places ........102 Google Search ............103 Searching With Text ..........103 Searching by Speaking ......... 103 Changing Search Settings ........104 Google Music ............
  • Page 10 Default SMS App ..........114 Device ............... 114 Storage ..............114 Battery ..............114 Apps ..............115 Connect to PC ............115 Call Settings ............116 Personal ..............116 Location ............... 116 Security ..............116 Backup and Reset ..........118 Accounts ..............
  • Page 11 Drive ................122 File Manager .............. 123 Note ................123 Mi-EasyAccess ............124 Mi-POP ..............124 Task Manager ............125 YouTube ..............125 Upgrading the Phone Software ......126 Troubleshooting ..........127 For Your Safety ............ 133 General Safety ............133 Radio Frequency (RF) Energy ........
  • Page 12 Normal Use Position ..........144 Air Bags ............... 144 Seizures/Blackouts ..........145 Repetitive Strain Injuries ........145 Emergency Calls ..........145 Loud Noise ............146 Phone Heating ............. 146 Electrical Safety ............146 Accessories ............146 Connection to a Car ..........146 Faulty and Damaged Products ......
  • Page 13: Getting Started

    Getting Started Starting Up Installing the micro-SIM Card 1. Insert the tray eject tool or the end of a small paper clip into the hole beside the micro-SIM card tray (next to the Power Key). 2. Pull out the micro-SIM card tray and place the micro-SIM card (contacts facing down) on the tray as shown.
  • Page 14: Installing The Microsdhc Tm Card (Not Included)

    NOTE: Turn off your phone before installing or removing the micro-SIM card. WARNING! To avoid damage to the phone, do not use any other kind of SIM card or any non-standard micro-SIM card cut from a SIM card. You can get a standard micro-SIM card from your service provider.
  • Page 15 1. Insert the tray eject tool or the end of a small paper clip into the hole beside the microSDHC card tray (the upper one). 2. Pull out the microSDHC card tray and place the microSDHC card (contacts facing down) on the tray as shown.
  • 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 2. Connect the charger to a standard AC wall outlet. 3. Disconnect the charger when the battery is fully charged. WARNING! Use only ZTE-approved chargers and cables. The use of unapproved accessories could damage your phone or cause the battery to explode.
  • Page 18: Extending The Battery Life

    CAUTION: Do not change the built-in rechargeable battery in your phone by yourself. The battery can only be changed by ZTE or ZTE authorized service provider. Extending the Battery Life Active applications, screen brightness levels, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi usage and GPS functionality can drain your battery.
  • Page 19: Setting Up Your Phone For The First Time

    Setting Up Your Phone for the First Time When you first power on your phone after you purchase it or reset it to factory settings, you need to set up your phone settings before using it. 1. Flick the language field to select the language you want to use and then touch 2.
  • Page 20: Waking Up Your Phone

    Waking Up Your Phone 1. Press the Power Key to activate your screen display. 2. Touch and hold any blank area of the screen to unlock the screen and keys. -or- Touch and hold an application shortcut (Phone, Messaging, Email or Contacts) at the bottom of the screen to unlock the screen and open the application quickly.
  • Page 21  Touch and Hold To open the available options for an item (for example, a message or link in a Web page), touch and hold the item.  Swipe or Slide To swipe or slide means to quickly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen.
  • Page 22: Getting To Know Your Phone

    Getting to Know Your Phone Headset Jack Infrared Sensor Proximity & Indicator Light Light Sensor Earpiece Front Camera Touch screen...
  • Page 23 Back Camera Flash Speaker Charging/micro- USB Jack...
  • Page 24 microSDHC Card Tray Volume Key micro-SIM Card Tray Power Key...
  • Page 25: Knowing The Keys

    Knowing the Keys Power Key  Press and hold to turn on or off Airplane mode, enable silent mode or silent mode with vibration, disable silent mode, power off or restart the phone.  Press to turn off or on the screen display. Volume Key Press or hold to turn the volume up or down.
  • Page 26 Status and notification bar Widget Shortcut Favorite shortcuts Extended Home Screen The home screen extends beyond the screen width, giving you lot more space to add more stuff. Simply swipe your finger to the left or right to see the extended home screen panels.
  • Page 27 on the bottom of a screen to set it as the main home screen; touch and hold a screen and drag it to adjust its place. Choosing Your Wallpaper 1. Touch and hold an empty place on the home screen, touch Wallpaper and then touch Wallpaper for home screen or Wallpaper for lock screen.
  • Page 28 release it. 2. An outline appears around the widget. Drag the outline to resize the widget. NOTE: Not all widgets can be resized. Organizing Icons With a Folder 1. Touch and hold the shortcut on the home screen you want to add into a folder until (Folder) appears.
  • Page 29: Application List Screen

    Setting the Home Screen Transition Effect 1. Touch and hold an empty place on the home screen and touch Effect. 2. Check one effect you like. Application List Screen Touch > to access the application list screen and find all your applications on the phone. You can uninstall or disable the applications, hide the application icons or organize them into folders.
  • Page 30 Hiding Application Icons Touch > to open the application list screen. Touch > Hide apps. Touch the application icons you want to hide and then touch DONE. NOTE: To find the hidden application icons, touch > Display hidden apps. You can then touch one icon and touch DONE to display it again in the application list screen.
  • Page 31: Status And Notification Icons

    Status and Notification Icons Your phone will tell you exactly what’s going on by showing you simple icons on the top status bar. Here’re some of the icons you may see. Indicator What it means Indicator What it means EDGE data No signal connected EDGE data in...
  • Page 32 Battery charging Wi-Fi in use Wired headset New SMS connected New MMS Alarm set New Email Upcoming event New Gmail Call on hold message Missed call Downloading data Call in progress Sending data Song playing GPS on Updates available...
  • Page 33: Using The Notification Panel

    Using the Notification Panel Notifications report the arrival of new messages, calendar events, and alarms, as well as ongoing events. You can open the notification panel to view the details of notifications.  To open the notification panel, swipe your finger down from the top of the screen.
  • Page 34  To respond to a notification, just 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. ...
  • Page 35: Protecting Your Phone With A Screen Unlock Pattern

    all setting options.  Wi-Fi: Touch to turn on or off Wi-Fi.  GPS: Touch to turn on or off GPS function.  Airplane mode: Touch to turn on or off the airplane mode.  Auto Rotate: Touch to turn on or off the auto-rotate feature.
  • Page 36: Protecting Your Phone With Encryption

    pattern or enter a numeric PIN or password to unlock the phone’s screen and keys. 1. Touch > > Settings > Security. 2. Touch Screen lock. 3. Touch Long press, Pattern, PIN or Password. Touch Long press to enable screen lock and allow ...
  • Page 37 WARNING! Encryption is irreversible. The only way to revert to an unencrypted phone is to perform a factory data reset, which erases all your data. Encryption provides additional protection in case your phone is stolen, and may be required or recommended in some organizations.
  • Page 38 will lose data. 3. Touch Encrypt phone. 4. Enter your lock screen PIN or password and touch Next. 5. Touch Encrypt phone again. The encryption process starts and displays its progress. Encryption can take an hour or more, during which time your phone may restart several times.
  • Page 39: Phone Calls

    Phone Calls Making Calls There are many ways to make a call with your phone. And they’re all easy to do. Calling From the Dialer 1. Touch > 2. Touch to open the dialer. 3. Enter the phone number with the on-screen keypad. Touch to delete incorrect digits.
  • Page 40: Calling From Your Call History

    want to call. TIP: You can search for a contact by touching the search field above the contacts list. 3. Touch a number you want to call. Calling From Your Call History 1. Touch > and then touch at the bottom left of the screen.
  • Page 41: Receiving Calls

    The number key 1 is reserved for your voicemail. Assigning a speed dial key: 1. Touch > > Settings > Call settings > Speed dial. 2. Touch a speed dial key and then input a phone number or touch to select a contact from the contact list. 3.
  • Page 42: Using Options During A Call

    Using Options During a Call During a call, you will see a number of onscreen options. Touch an option to select it.  Touch to view all call options.  Touch to switch to the dialer, for example to enter a code.
  • Page 43: Managing Multi-Party Calls

    Managing Multi-party Calls When the call waiting and three-way call features are available, you can switch between two calls or set up a conference call. NOTE: The call waiting and three-way call features need network supports and may result in additional charges. Please contact your service provider for more information.
  • Page 44: Adjusting Your Call Settings

    On the dialer screen, enter a number and touch Once you have established the connection, touch and dial the second number. (This puts the first caller on hold and dials the second number.) When you’re connected to the second party, touch If one of the people you called hangs up during your call, you and the remaining caller stay connected.
  • Page 45 Enable or disable vibration for new Vibrate voicemails. Dialpad touch Check this option to enable the phone dial pad tones sound. Edit the text message that you can send to the Quick responses caller while rejecting his/her call. Restrict outgoing calls to a fixed set of numbers. Fixed Dialing To do this you must know your micro-SIM card’s Numbers...
  • Page 46 Forward your incoming calls to a different number. And choose when to forward: Always Call forwarding forward, Forward when busy, Forward when unanswered, or Forward when unreachable. Choose whether people you call can Caller ID see your number. Additional settings See new incoming calls while you’re Call waiting on another call.
  • Page 47: Contacts

    Contacts You can add contacts on your phone and synchronize them with the contacts in your Google Account or other accounts that support contact syncing. To see your contacts, touch > > Contacts. From there, you can touch the tabs on the top of the screen to quickly switch to the contact groups or favorite contacts Importing and Exporting Contacts...
  • Page 48: Importing Contacts From The Microsdhc Card Or Phone Storage

    Importing Contacts From the microSDHC Card or Phone Storage Touch > > Contacts. Touch > Import/Export > Import from storage. If you have added contact accounts other than the phone, select an account in which to save the contacts. Select the vCard file(s) in the microSDHC card or the phone storage and touch OK.
  • Page 49: Sharing Contacts Information

    The phone will prompt you with the name of the vCard file and the directory in which the file will be saved. Touch OK to create the file. NOTE: If the microSDHC card is not installed in the phone, you can export vCard file(s) into the phone storage. Sharing Contacts Information 1.
  • Page 50: Adding A Contact To Favorites

    Adding a Contact to Favorites You can add the contacts you use frequently to Favorites so that you can find them quickly. 1. Touch > > Contacts and touch the all contacts tab 2. Touch a contact and then touch next to the contact name.
  • Page 51: Separating Contact Information

    3. Touch Edit > > Join. 4. Touch the contact whose information you want to join with the first entry. 5. Touch DONE. The information from the second contact is added to the first, and the second contact is no longer displayed in the contacts list.
  • Page 52 Touch to create a new group. If you have added contact accounts other than the phone, touch to choose an account for the new group. Enter the group name. Touch Add member and select the contacts you wish to be the group members. Touch If necessary, touch Default below RINGTONE or NOTIFICATION RINGTONE to set a special ringtone...
  • Page 53: Entering Text

    Entering Text You can enter text using the onscreen keyboard. Some apps open it automatically. In others, you open it by touching where you want to type. You can also enter text by speaking with the Google voice typing feature. Changing Input Methods 1.
  • Page 54  Touch the alphabetic keys to enter letters. Touch and hold some specific keys to enter associated accented letters or numbers. For example, to enter è, touch and hold and the available accented letters and number 3 appear. Then slide to choose è. ...
  • Page 55 up the Google keyboard. Gesture Typing The Google keyboard supports gesture typing feature. You use this feature to input a word by sliding through the letters. To enable and use gesture typing: 1. Touch and hold on the Google keyboard and then touch Google Keyboard Settings.
  • Page 56: Touchpal X Keyboard

     Lift your finger at the end of the word. A space is added automatically when you begin to input the next word. TouchPal X Keyboard TouchPal X Keyboard offers three layouts: T26, T12 and T+. You can touch to select a layout or an input language. ®...
  • Page 57 on the key. You can also touch and hold a key and slide to choose more characters.  The capital key: Touch to use uppercase. Double-tap to lock uppercase. This key also changes to indicate the current case you are using: for lowercase, uppercase, and when locked in uppercase.
  • Page 58 The T12 Layout The layout is similar to a phone pad in T12 mode. Touch an alphabetic key repeatedly until the desired letter appears. You can also touch and hold the key and slide left or right to choose the letter or number you need. If word prediction is enabled ( ), just touch the keys once and choose the right word.
  • Page 59 The T+ Layout Touch to enter the left letter on the key; Double-tap or flick right to enter the right letter/symbol on the key. You can also touch and hold a key and slide left or right to choose more letters and symbols.
  • Page 60: Google Voice Typing

    End of the word Start of the word Tips for using Curve:  Touch when you want to. If you want to enter a single letter, go ahead and touch.  Lift your finger at the end of the word. A space is added automatically when you begin to trace the next word.
  • Page 61: Input Method Settings

    are using the Android Keyboard. 2. When you see the microphone image, speak what you want to type. 3. You can continue entering text to keep it or to delete it. TIP: Say "comma," "period," "question mark," "exclamation mark," or "exclamation point" to enter punctuation. Input Method Settings Choose input method settings by touching >...
  • Page 62: Messaging

    Messaging You can use Messaging to exchange text messages (SMS) and multimedia messages (MMS). Opening the Messaging Screen Touch > > Messaging. The Messaging screen opens, where you can create a new message, search for messages, or open an ongoing message thread.
  • Page 63: Replying To A Message

    4. If you want to send a multimedia message, touch the paper clip icon to attach a file or a slideshow to the message. 5. Touch or Send. NOTE: You can also include email addresses as recipients for multimedia messages. NOTE: Do not add any attachment if you want to send a text message.
  • Page 64: Changing Message Settings

    3. Touch Forward in the menu that opens. 4. Enter a recipient for the message and edit the content if you want. 5. Touch Changing Message Settings Touch > Settings in the Messaging screen to change the Messaging settings.
  • Page 65: Email

    Email Touch in the home screen and select Email. Use it to receive and send emails from your webmail or other accounts, using POP3 or IMAP, or access your Exchange ActiveSync account for your corporate email needs. Setting Up the First Email Account 1.
  • Page 66: Responding To An Email

    Responding to an Email You can reply to or forward a message that you receive. You can also delete messages and manage them in other ways. Replying to or Forward an Email 1. Open the email you want to reply to or forward from the Inbox.
  • Page 67: Deleting An Email

    Deleting an Email You can delete an email from its folder. You can also delete a batch of emails.  While reading a message, touch > OK.  While in a message list (for instance, the Inbox), touch the checkboxes before the messages and then touch >...
  • Page 68: Adding And Editing Email Accounts

    message. Adding and Editing Email Accounts Adding an Email Account Email – Setting After setting up your first email account (see Up the First Email Account), you can add more email accounts and manage them separately. 1. Open Email to get the Inbox screen. 2.
  • Page 69: 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 > Settings > General. 3. Make the changes and touch when you finish.
  • Page 70: Getting Connected To The Internet

    Getting Connected to the Internet Your phone’s impressive networking capabilities allow you to access the Internet or your corporate network with ease. You can use default connection settings to connect to the web via your mobile network or Wi-Fi. The mobile data connection can be enabled or disabled manually.
  • Page 71: Turning On Wi-Fi

    Turning On Wi-Fi Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that can provide Internet access at distances of up to 100 meters, depending on the Wi-Fi router and your surroundings. 1. Touch > > Settings. 2. Slide the Wi-Fi switch to the ON position to turn on Wi-Fi. Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network 1.
  • Page 72: Checking The Wi-Fi Network Status

    broadcast its name (SSID), or to add a Wi-Fi 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. Touch > > Settings > Wi-Fi. Slide the Wi-Fi switch to the ON position.
  • Page 73: Browsing The Internet

    Method one: WPS button (Recommended) Touch > > Settings > Wi-Fi. Slide the Wi-Fi switch to the ON position. Touch Press the WPS button on the wireless router and the access point will recognize your phone and add it to the network.
  • Page 74: Opening The Browser

    Opening the Browser Touch in the home screen and select Browser to use the web browser. Browser also opens when you touch a web link - for example, in an email or a text message. Opening a Web Page or Searching the Web 1.
  • Page 75: Using Multiple Browser Tabs

    3. Touch Current page or one of the following options. Blank page: Open browser tab without opening a web  page by default. This can make new Browser tabs open more quickly. Default page: Set the factory default URL as the ...
  • Page 76: Downloading Files

    TIP: Swipe a thumbnail horizontally or touch its X to close the tab. Touch X on the top right of the screen to close all tabs. To use incognito tab for privacy browsing: Pages you view in incognito tabs won’t appear in your browsing history or search history.
  • Page 77: Using Wi-Fi Direct

    Using Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct allows Wi-Fi devices to connect to each other without the need for wireless access points (hotspots). Connecting to Another Device via Wi-Fi Direct 1. Touch > > Settings > Wi-Fi. 2. If Wi-Fi is off, slide the Wi-Fi switch to the ON position. 3.
  • Page 78: Receiving Data Via Wi-Fi Direct

    3. Touch a device the phone has connected with or wait for it to search for new devices and touch one of them. Receiving Data via Wi-Fi Direct When an attempt to transfer data via Wi-Fi Direct is received, you can see a notification in the status bar. Touch Accept to start receiving the data.
  • Page 79: Bluetooth

    ® Bluetooth ® Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communication technology. Phones or other devices with Bluetooth capabilities can exchange information wirelessly within a distance of about 32 feet (10 meters). The Bluetooth devices must be paired before the communication is performed. Turning Bluetooth On/Off 1.
  • Page 80: Changing The Device Name

    Changing the Device Name Touch > > Settings > Bluetooth. Slide the Bluetooth switch to the ON position if Bluetooth is off. Touch > Rename phone. Edit the name and touch Rename. Pairing With Another Bluetooth Device Touch > > Settings > Bluetooth. Slide the Bluetooth switch to the ON position if Bluetooth is off.
  • Page 81: Unpairing From A Bluetooth Device

    entering 0000 or 1234 (the most common passkeys), or refer to the documents for that device. Unpairing From a Bluetooth Device You can make your phone forget its pairing connection with another Bluetooth device. To connect to the device again, you may need to enter or confirm a passkey again.
  • Page 82 Bluetooth. NOTE: If the phone has not been paired with the sending device, you may need to touch your phone’s device name in the Bluetooth menu in Settings to keep the phone detectable through Bluetooth. 2. Flick down the status bar and touch 3.
  • Page 83: Making The Most Of Multimedia

    Making the Most of Multimedia You can use your phone to take photos and record videos. Photos and videos are stored to the phone’s microSDHC card or the phone’s internal storage. You can copy them to your computer or access them in the Gallery app. Capturing a Photo 1.
  • Page 84 Number Function Switch between the front and the back camera. Change the flash mode (only available for the back camera). Select color effect (only available for the back camera). Change the camera settings Change the camera modes including normal, manual, sport, portrait, landscape, night and smile (only the normal and smile modes are available for the front camera).
  • Page 85 WARNING! Keep a safe distance when using the flash. Do not point the flash toward people or animals’ eyes. To use the manual camera mode: You can use the manual camera mode to adjust more camera options for you photo such as ISO, white balance, exposure, contrast, saturation, sharpness, etc.
  • Page 86: Recording A Video

     Touch to adjust the photo contrast.  Touch to adjust the photo saturation.  Touch to adjust the photo sharpness.  Touch to hide the camera options. 4. Touch the shutter icon to take the photo. Recording a Video 1.
  • Page 87: Adjusting Camera And Camcorder Settings

    Adjusting Camera and Camcorder Settings Before taking a photo or recording a video, you can touch to open the following camera and camcorder setting options. NOTE: Not all options are available for the front camera. Camera options  Grid: Show or hide the composition line. ...
  • Page 88: Playing Your Music

     Silent camcorder: Enable this option if you want to capture silent video clips. Other options  Geo-tagging: Select whether to store the GPS location in your captured photos and videos.  Storage location: Change the storage location for captured photos and videos. ...
  • Page 89: Setting A Song As The Default Ringtone

    NOTE: If an audio file is being played, its summary information is displayed at the bottom of the music library screen. Touch to open the playback screen. Setting 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 special ringtones.
  • Page 90 Number Function Song, album, and artist information. Album artwork and lyrics (if available). Touch to return to the music library. Add the song to your favorites. Playback control. Skip songs or pause and resume playback. Drag the slider to jump to any part of the song.
  • Page 91: Managing Playlists

    Number Function Touch to shuffle the songs in the playlist or toggle repeat modes. Managing Playlists Create playlists to organize your music files into sets of songs, so that you can play the songs you like in the order you prefer. ...
  • Page 92: Working With Albums

    Working With Albums When you open Gallery, all pictures and videos on your phone are displayed in a number of albums. To view album contents: Touch an album to view the pictures and videos it contains. To share albums, pictures, or videos: 1.
  • Page 93  Swipe horizontally to see more pictures or videos.  Pinch a picture or video to make it smaller. You'll then see a filmstrip-style view of all your pictures and videos in a row. Swipe left or right to scan through them all. TIP: You can delete a picture or video by swiping it up or down in the filmstrip view.
  • Page 94: Retouching Your Pictures

     Touch to browse the album contents in a slideshow.  Touch the Gallery icon in the upper left corner to return to the album. NOTE: Some options may not be available for certain albums or pictures. Retouching Your Pictures You can edit any photos you took and some other pictures in Gallery.
  • Page 95: Playing Videos

    Apply a blur effect to the picture. Select a color and draw anything on the picture. Add some text to the picture and adjust its effect. 3. Touch to keep the change or to cancel it. 4. Touch Save to save the new picture. NOTE: Touch History in the PhotoEditor screen to see the edits you have made and undo or redo them.
  • Page 96: Recording A Voice Memo

    Recording a Voice Memo 1. Touch > > Tools (folder) > Sound Recorder. 2. Touch to start recording. During recording, you can do the following: Touch to pause or continue the recording.  Touch to cancel the recording.  3. Touch to stop recording.
  • Page 97: Using Your Google™ Applications

    Using Your Google™ Applications Signing in to your Google Account lets you synchronize Gmail, Calendar events, Contacts and other data between your phone and the web. And if you don’t have an account, you can easily create one. 1. Touch >...
  • Page 98: Google Calendar

    4. Enter the email subject and compose the email text. 5. To attach files, touch > Attach file. 6. Touch at the top right of the screen to send the message. Google Calendar Touch > > Calendar to use Google Calendar, Google’s time management application.
  • Page 99: Getting Started With Google

    Getting Started With Google+ Open the Google+ app and touch at the top left to use the following features:  Home: See posts people have shared with you, a circle you are in, or everyone.  People: Find people to add to your Google+ circles, create new circles, view and organize people into circles based on your relationships.
  • Page 100: Signing Out Of Google

    Signing out of Google+ If you are already signed in to the app, you can sign out by following these steps. 1. Touch > > Google (folder) > Google+. 2. Touch > Settings and then touch your account. 3. Touch >...
  • Page 101: Getting Your Location

    ® IZat™ hardware accelerated location the Qualcomm feature. Getting Your Location Touch > > Maps. Touch at the bottom. The map centers on a dot and an arrow that indicate your location and the direction the phone is facing. Searching for a Location 1.
  • Page 102: Getting Directions To Your Destination

    Getting Directions to Your Destination Maps can provide directions for travel by foot, public transportation, or car. 1. Touch > > Maps. 2. Touch beside the search box. 3. Select the mode of transportation and then enter a start and end point. If your location is found, it will appear in the start point field by default.
  • Page 103: Google Search

    4. Touch the Explore nearby card and choose one option in the new screen. Results will appear on cards. 5. Touch a location to see it on the map or get directions. You can also slide up the bottom card to find out more information, such as the street address, website, and street view, or to call that place, save it to your Google Account, or share it with others.
  • Page 104: Changing Search Settings

    2. Touch the microphone icon to the right of the search box. > > Google NOTE: You can also touch (folder) > 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.
  • Page 105: Playing Your Music

    Playing Your Music Touch > > Google (folder) > Play Music. If you are prompted, select an account to access its online music library. The app searches your online library and your phone for music and playlists before displaying your combined music library, organized by ARTISTS, ALBUMS, SONGS and GENRES.
  • Page 106 Number Function Song and artist information. Touch or drag down to return to the music library. Album artwork. Give the song a thumbs-up. Playback control. Skip songs, pause and resume playback, use shuffle or repeat. Drag the progress bar to jump to any part of the song. Give the song a thumbs-down.
  • Page 107: Managing Playlists

    Number Function Touch to see the current playlist (queue). Get more options. You can still control the music when you are not in the playback screen.  In the music library of the Play Music app, touch the summary information at the bottom of the screen to restore the playback screen.
  • Page 108: Google Play™ Store

    2. Touch next to the song. 3. Touch Remove from playlist. To delete a playlist: 1. Touch > Playlists in the Play Music app. 2. Touch next to the playlist you want to delete. 3. Touch Delete > OK. NOTE: Certain automatically created playlists such as Last added cannot be deleted.
  • Page 109: Downloading And Installing Apps

    Downloading and Installing Apps When you find the app you are interested in through browsing or searching, touch it to open its details screen, where more information about the app is displayed. 1. Touch INSTALL (free apps) or the price (paid apps). If the app is not free, you need to sign in to your Google Wallet™...
  • Page 110: Sorting Out Your Phone Settings

    Sorting out Your Phone Settings Touch > > Settings. The Settings app contains most of the tools for customizing and configuring your phone. General Settings Airplane Mode Swipe the ON/OFF switch to turn airplane mode on or off. Wi-Fi Turn Wi-Fi on or off and configure your Wi-Fi connections. When Wi-Fi is on, touch >...
  • Page 111: Sound

    Sound Adjust volumes, toggle sound and mute, set SRS sound enhancement, set up ringtone and notification sound, and select system sounds. is a trademark of SRS Labs, Inc. TruMedia technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. SRS TruMedia , a feature-rich audio solution tuned specifically for mobile devices, provides a cinema-like surround headphone performance with deep, rich bass.
  • Page 112: Date And Time

    Date and Time Set date, time, time zone, and how date and time are displayed. You can also use network-provided data. Language and Input  Language: Select a language and region for your system.  Spell checker: Use Android spell checker to check for spelling errors when entering text.
  • Page 113: Wireless And Networks

    recognition to transcribe your voice into text. Personalized recognition: Improve speech  recognition accuracy. Bluetooth headset: Record audio through Bluetooth  headset if available.  Text-to-speech output: PREFERRED ENGINE: Select the speech synthesis  engine you want to use or change its settings. Speech rate: Select how quickly you want the ...
  • Page 114: Vpn

    Set up and connect to virtual private networks. Default SMS App Choose the preferred application for sending and receiving SMS. Device Storage Check memory information for your microSDHC card and internal storage. You can choose the default location for new data, such as files downloaded, photos captured, and voice recorded.
  • Page 115: Apps

    You can touch an app to adjust its settings in order to save battery life. Apps See apps installed on your phone and manage them. Touch an app in the DOWNLOADED, RUNNING, or ALL tab to see its information. You can stop the app, uninstall or disable the app, or clear data and cache.
  • Page 116: Call Settings

    NOTE: You can also install the driver on PC by running the executable file in the new CD-ROM drive.  Media device (MTP): Transfer media files on ® ® Windows or Mac NOTE: For Windows XP, please install the drivers and Media Player 11(or later version) when you use Media device (MTP) for the first time.
  • Page 117  Automatically lock: Set the time needed for the lock protection to be activated after the screen turns off.  Power button instantly locks: Lock protection is activated immediately when you press the Power Key.  Owner info: Set the text that you may display on the lock screen.
  • Page 118: Backup And Reset

     Verify apps: Disallow or display warnings before you install applications that may cause harm.  Trusted credentials: Display trusted CA certificates.  Install from SD card: Install certificates from the storage card.  Clear credentials: Delete all certificates. Backup and Reset ...
  • Page 119: System

    System Accessibility Configure the system accessibility options and accessibility plug-ins on your phone, such as using TalkBack for low-vision users. Developer Options Developer options contains settings that are useful when developing Android applications. The menu is hidden until you touch Build Number in the About phone menu 7 times. WARNING! The developer option settings are intended for development use only.
  • Page 120: Other Applications

    Other Applications Backup and Restore Touch > > Backup & Restore. You can back up your user data, such as contacts and messages, and installed applications to the memory card regularly. If the data get lost, restore it from the memory card. Touch >...
  • Page 121: Clock

    Clock Touch > > Clock to use a series of timing tools. Setting a New Alarm 1. Touch the Alarm tab in the Clock app. 2. Touch an existing alarm to configure it, or touch Add alarm at the bottom of the screen to create a new alarm. 3.
  • Page 122: Checking World Time

    Checking World Time Touch the World time tab in the Clock app to check local time for cities around the world. Touch at the bottom to add a new city or country. Using the Stopwatch and Countdown Touch the Stopwatch or Countdown tab in the Clock app to use the stopwatch or the countdown timer.
  • Page 123: File Manager

    your computers, your phones and other devices, share them, or collaborate with others. File Manager Quickly access all of your images, videos, audio clips, and other types of files on your phone and the microSDHC card. Touch > > File Manager. You can find the file you need by category in the Category tab, or touch Phone or SD Card to browse folders and files on the phone storage or the microSDHC card.
  • Page 124: Mi-Easyaccess

    Mi-EasyAccess You can change or delete the application shortcuts at the bottom of the lock screen. Touch > > Mi-EasyAccess. Touch an application icon to delete its shortcut on the lock screen, or touch + and then select an application from the list to add it as the shortcut.
  • Page 125: Task Manager

    Task Manager Touch > > Task Manager to view or stop applications.  Touch a task in the Tasks tab to check the details of the application or force it to stop.  Touch the Apps tab to manage all the apps on your phone.
  • Page 126: Upgrading The Phone Software

    2. Use the one-press upgrade package offered by your mobile service provider. 3. Use the upgrade package on your microSDHC card. NOTE: Visit 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...
  • Page 127: 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 128 Problem Possible causes Possible solution Echo or Poor network link quality End the call and dial noise on the part of your again. You may be service provider. switched to a better-quality network link or phone line. Poor local telephone line End the call and dial quality.
  • Page 129 Problem Possible causes Possible solution Shortened The standby time is If you are located in an standby time related to your service area where signaling is provider system weak, temporarily power configuration. The same off the phone. phone used with different service providers’...
  • Page 130 Problem Possible causes Possible solution Recharge the phone’s Cannot turn Battery power has been your phone depleted. battery. micro-SIM The micro-SIM card Take the micro-SIM card card error malfunctioned or to your service provider damaged. for testing. The micro-SIM card is Insert the micro-SIM inserted improperly.
  • Page 131 Problem Possible causes Possible solution Cannot You have activated the Touch > > answer Call barring feature. Settings > Call incoming settings > Call Barring calls Settings, and then select Deactive All. You cannot You have activated the Touch > >...
  • Page 132 Problem Possible causes Possible solution The phonebook’s Unable to Delete unnecessary enter memory is already full. data from the contacts. information into the phonebook Phone Some third-party Uninstall the software crashes, software is not that may cause the reboots, compatible with your problem.
  • Page 133: For Your Safety

    For Your Safety General Safety Don’t make or receive Don’t use at gas handheld calls while driving. Never text stations. while driving. For body-worn Your phone may operation maintain a produce a bright or separation of 15 mm. flashing light. Don’t dispose of your Small parts may cause choking.
  • Page 134: Radio Frequency (Rf) Energy

    Turn off when asked Do not attempt to to in hospitals and disassemble your medical facilities. phone. Turn off when told to Only use approved in aircrafts and accessories. airports. Don’t rely on your Turn off when near phone as a primary explosive materials or device for emergency liquids.
  • Page 135 FCC and can be found under the Display Grant section of http://www.fcc.gov/oet/ea/fccid/ after searching on: FCC ID: SRQ-Z787 For body worn operation, this device has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines for use with an accessory that contains no metal and the positions the handset a minimum of 1.0 cm from the body.
  • Page 136: Fcc Compliance

    exposure guidelines. If you do not use a body-worn accessory and are not holding the device at the ear, position the handset a minimum of 1.0 cm from your body when the device is switched on. FCC Compliance This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including...
  • Page 137: Using Your Phone With A Hearing Aid Device

     Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Using Your Phone With a Hearing Aid Device Your Z787 is compliant with the FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) requirements. In 2003, the FCC adopted rules to make digital wireless telephones compatible with hearing aids and cochlear implants.
  • Page 138 are more immune than others to this interference noise and phones also vary in the amount of interference they generate. The wireless telephone industry has developed a rating system for wireless phones to assist hearing device users in finding phones that may be compatible with their hearing devices.
  • Page 139: Turning On The Hac Setting

    “Using Your Phone With a Hearing Aid Device”. This section applies to T-Rating only and hearing aids that contain telecoils. When the HAC setting is on, your Z787 sends the audio from your phone calls to the telecoil rather...
  • Page 140: Distraction

    than to the microphone of your hearing aid. You are likely to hear calls much better because volume is increased and background noise and feedback are diminished. The HAC setting improves only the calls you listen to through the earpiece. It does not affect calls heard on the speaker or with a headset.
  • Page 141: Product Handling

    Product Handling General Statement on Handling and Use You alone are responsible for how you use your phone and any consequences of its use. You must always switch off your phone wherever the use of a phone is prohibited. Use of your phone is subject to safety measures designed to protect users and their environment.
  • Page 142: Battery

     Do not paint your phone or its accessories.  Do not attempt to disassemble your phone or its accessories, only authorized personnel can do so.  Do not expose your phone or its accessories to extreme temperatures, minimum 23 ℉ and maximum 122 ℉ (minimum –...
  • Page 143: Small Children

    Requirements for Battery System Compliance to IEEE 1725. Use of an unqualified battery or charger may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage, or other hazard.  Do not short circuit a battery or allow metallic conductive objects to contact battery terminals. ...
  • Page 144: Demagnetization

    They could hurt themselves or others, or could accidentally damage the phone. Your phone contains small parts with sharp edges that may cause an injury or may become detached and create a choking hazard. Demagnetization To avoid the risk of demagnetization, do not allow electronic devices or magnetic media close to your phone for a long time.
  • Page 145: Seizures/Blackouts

    Seizures/Blackouts The phone can produce a bright or flashing light. A small percentage of people may be susceptible to blackouts or seizures (even if they have never had one before) when exposed to flashing lights or light patterns such as when playing games or watching video.
  • Page 146: Loud Noise

    Loud Noise This phone is capable of producing loud noises, which may damage your hearing. Turn down the volume before using headphones, Bluetooth stereo headsets or other audio devices. Phone Heating Your phone may become warm during charging and during normal use.
  • Page 147: 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 center.
  • Page 148: 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 149: Explosive Environments

    the use of mobile phones in their vehicles unless a hands-free kit with an external antenna is included in the installation. Explosive Environments Gas Stations and Explosive Atmospheres In locations with potentially explosive atmospheres, obey all posted signs to turn off wireless devices such as your phone or other radio equipment.

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