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  • Page 1 ZTE Blade ™ User Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Snapdragon are trademarks of Qualcomm Incorporated, registered in the Using Do not disturb mode ................21 United States and other countries. Used with permission. Other marks are the Applying new wallpapers ................22 property of their respective owners. Using ZTE Lock Screen ..................23 Setting the theme ...................25 CONTENTS...
  • Page 3 Setting the home screen transition effect .............25 Using the microSDXC card as portable or internal storage ......55 Changing screen brightness .................25 Sharing your mobile data connection ............58 Protecting your phone with screen locks ............26 Connecting to virtual private networks ............60 Using your fingerprint ..................27 Phone calls ......................62 Protecting your phone with screen pinning ..........28...
  • Page 4 Email ........................80 Using bookmarks ....................91 Clearing browsing history ................92 Setting up the first email account ..............80 Changing browser settings ................92 Checking your email ..................80 Writing and sending an email ...............81 Camera ........................93 Responding to an email ................81 Capturing a photo ..................93 Adding and editing email accounts ............82 Using manual camera mode ................95 Changing general email settings ..............83...
  • Page 5 Sound Recorder ....................109 For your safety ......................131 Recording a voice memo ................109 General safety ....................131 Playing a voice memo .................109 Radio frequency (RF) energy ..............132 FCC regulations ....................133 More apps ......................110 Hearing aid compatibility (HAC) regulations for mobile phones .....134 Backup &...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    You should fully charge the battery as soon as possible. Do not change the built-in rechargeable battery in your phone by yourself. The battery can only be changed by ZTE or a ZTE authorized service provider. CONTENTS GETTING STARTED...

  • Page 7: Extending The Battery Life

    Extending the battery life Warnings! • Use only ZTE-approved chargers and USB Type-C™ cables. The use of Active applications, screen brightness levels, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi usage, and unapproved accessories could damage your phone or cause the battery GPS functionality can drain your battery. You can follow the helpful tips below to explode.

  • Page 8: Locking/Unlocking The Screen And Keys

    Locking/Unlocking the screen and keys • Press and hold – To open the available options for an item (for example, a message or link in a web page), press and hold the item. To quickly access Your phone allows you to quickly lock the screen and keys (put the phone menus for certain apps, press and hold the app icon (for example, press into Sleep mode) when not in use and also to turn the screen back on and and hold the Camera icon and select from the options).

  • Page 9: Getting To Know Your Phone

    Getting to know your phone Flash 3.5 mm headset port Back camera Microphone Proximity and light sensor Earpiece Fingerprint Front camera Indicator light sensor Nano-SIM/ microSDXC Volume key card tray Power key Touch screen Home key Charging/USB Type-C port Back key* Recent apps key* * You can switch the positions of the Back key and Recent apps key.

  • Page 10: Key Functions

    Key functions Getting to know the home screen The home screen is the starting point for your phone’s applications, functions, Function and menus. You can customize your home screen by adding application Press and hold to turn Airplane mode on or off, restart, icons, shortcuts, folders, widgets, and more.

  • Page 11: Extending The Home Screen

    Personalizing Extending the home screen Your home screen is extendable, providing more space for shortcuts, widgets, Changing the system language and more. Simply swipe left or right on the home screen to see the extended panels. You can add or remove home screen panels or adjust their order. 1.

  • Page 12: Changing The Ringtone And Notification Sound

    Changing the ringtone and notification sound Switching to silent or vibration mode You can customize the default ringtone for incoming calls and the default You can set the phone to silent or vibration mode by using one of the notification sound. following methods: 1.

  • Page 13: Applying New Wallpapers

    Swipe down twice to open Quick Settings, and then tap Do not disturb. • Settings: Tap to go directly to the ZTE Lock Screen menu in Settings. Adjust the settings and tap DONE when ready or MORE SETTINGS for the full menu.

  • Page 14: Setting The Theme

    My favorites folder. 1. Press and hold an empty area on the home screen. • Update via Wi-Fi: When this setting is on, ZTE Lock Screen will be updated 2. Tap Home. only when connected to a Wi-Fi network.

  • Page 15: Protecting Your Phone With Screen Locks

    Protecting your phone with screen locks • Remember the pattern, PIN, or password you set. Otherwise, you will have to upgrade the phone software or contact customer service to use the You can protect your phone by creating a screen lock. When it is enabled, phone (see Upgrading the phone software).

  • Page 16: Protecting Your Phone With Screen Pinning

    3. Tap to enable the fingerprint actions you want: 4. If there are many app tabs, swipe up to find on the front tab. • Quick-open app: When the screen is locked, you can quickly open a > GOT IT. 5.

  • Page 17: Knowing The Basics

    Knowing the basics Managing notifications The Status Bar at the top of the home screen provides notification icons on Monitoring the phone status the left side. Below are some of the icons you may see. The Status Bar at the top of the home screen provides phone and service Indicators and icons status icons on the right side.

  • Page 18: Managing Shortcuts And Widgets

    Responding to or removing a notification To turn settings on or off quickly: 1. With two fingers, swipe down from the top of the screen to open the Quick In the Notification Panel, you can respond to or remove notifications. The Settings panel.

  • Page 19: Organizing With Folders

    Moving shortcuts or widgets Organizing with folders 1. Press and hold a widget or shortcut on the home screen. You can create folders on the home screen and add shortcuts to them. You can move or remove folders the same way that you move or 2.

  • Page 20: Entering Text

    Entering text Google Keyboard You can enter text using the on-screen keyboard. Some apps open it The Google Keyboard provides a layout similar to a desktop computer automatically. In others, you open it by tapping where you want to type. You keyboard.

  • Page 21: Touchpal Keyboard

    Notes: • Tap to choose emoji and emoticons. • Tap to type when you want to. If you want to enter a single letter, simply tap • Tap to use Google voice typing. the key once. • Press and hold to change the input language or set up the •...
  • Page 22 Tap an alphabetic key repeatedly until the desired letter appears. Press and • The shift key: Tap to use uppercase. Double-tap to lock uppercase. hold the key and slide left or right to choose the letter or number you need. This key also changes to indicate the current case you are using: lowercase, for uppercase, and...

  • Page 23: Google Voice Typing

    3. Move your finger from letter to letter on the keyboard to trace a word, 4. Drag the correct candidate word to the space key to add the word to the text field. If none of the suggested words are correct, type the word as you without lifting the finger until you reach the end of the word.

  • Page 24: Editing Text

    Editing text Opening and switching apps • Move the insertion point: Tap where you want to type. The cursor blinks Opening an app in the new position, and a tab appears below it. Drag the tab to move 1. Tap the Arrow or swipe up from the bottom of the home screen to open the cursor.

  • Page 25: Uninstalling Or Disabling An App

    Connecting to networks and devices 2. The screen will be divided into two sections. To open the second app, do one of the following: • If the app you need is in the recent apps list, tap its tab. Connecting to mobile networks •...

  • Page 26: Connecting To Wi-Fi

    Connecting to Wi-Fi 1. Tap the Arrow or swipe up from the bottom of the home screen, and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that can provide Internet access at 2. If Wi-Fi is off, tap the switch to turn it on. distances of up to 300 feet (100 meters), depending on the Wi-Fi router and 3.

  • Page 27: Using Wi-Fi Direct

    Tap > Advanced to adjust the following settings: 4. Press the WPS button on the access point, and it will recognize your phone and add it to the network. • Install certificates: Install certificates needed for connecting to certain Method two: PIN Wi-Fi networks.

  • Page 28: Changing The Device Name

    Sending data via Wi-Fi Direct Changing the device name 1. Tap the Arrow 1. Open the appropriate application, and select the file or item you want or swipe up from the bottom of the home screen, and to share. tap Settings > Bluetooth. 2.

  • Page 29: Connecting To Your Computer Via Usb

    Connecting your phone to a computer via USB 1. Tap the Arrow or swipe up from the bottom of the home screen, tap Settings > Bluetooth, and ensure that Bluetooth is turned on. 1. Connect your phone to the PC with a USB cable. 2.
  • Page 30 Setting up the microSDXC card as portable storage 3. Tap Format as internal. 4. Tap ERASE & FORMAT. When you install a microSDXC card that has not been used on your phone before, the phone will mount the card as portable storage by default. Caution: The formatting procedure erases all the data on the microSDXC card, after which the files CANNOT be retrieved.

  • Page 31: Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection

    Note: Before ejecting the card, ensure that you have moved data and Note: You cannot transfer files between your phone and your computer via apps to the internal storage. USB while the phone is USB tethered. 4. Tap EJECT. 1. Connect your phone to your computer with a USB cable. 5.

  • Page 32: Connecting To Virtual Private Networks

    Setting up your mobile hotspot when not on campus, or when connected to a wireless network. Depending on the type of VPN you are using, you may be required to enter You can change your phone’s Wi-Fi network name (SSID), secure your your login credentials or install security certificates before you can connect portable Wi-Fi hotspot, and set other options.

  • Page 33: Phone Calls

    Phone calls Answering or rejecting calls When you receive a phone call, the phone displays the Caller ID or the You can place calls from the Phone app, the Contacts app, or other apps or information about the caller that you’ve entered in Contacts. You can answer widgets that display contact information.

  • Page 34: Working With The Call History

    Working with the call history • Tap Copy number to copy the number to the clipboard. • Tap Edit number before call to edit the number in the dialer before The call history is a list of all the calls you’ve placed, received, or missed. It calling it.

  • Page 35: Using Options During A Call

    Using options during a call To respond to an incoming call while you’re on a call: Tap Answer or Hold current and answer to answer the call. This puts the first During a call, you will see a number of on-screen options. Tap an option to caller on hold and answers the second call.
  • Page 36 Setting contact display options To assign a speed dial key: 1. Press the Home key > > > Settings > Speed dial. You can set the order of the contacts displayed in the CONTACTS tab of the Phone app. 2. Tap a speed dial key. 1.

  • Page 37: Forwarding Incoming Calls

    • Change PIN2: Change the PIN2 code for FDN access. 4. Tap BLOCK. • FDN list: Manage the FDN list. Note: To unblock a number, tap on its right and tap UNBLOCK. Note: The PIN2 code is provided by your carrier. Entering an incorrect PIN2 Setting TTY mode code more times than allowed can get your nano-SIM card locked.

  • Page 38: Contacts

    Contacts 2. Tap Set up my profile. If a profile has already been set up, tap the listing below ME and tap 3. Edit your profile information. Tap More Fields to add more information. You can add contacts on your phone and synchronize them with the contacts in your Google account or other accounts that support 4.

  • Page 39: Working With Favorite Contacts

    Exporting contacts to the nano-SIM card Working with groups 1. Press the Home key > Viewing your contact groups 2. Tap > Import/Export > Export to SIM card. 1. Press the Home key > > GROUPS. 3. Check the contacts you want to export, and then tap 2.

  • Page 40: Searching For A Contact

    Deleting a group Setting a ringtone for a contact 1. Press the Home key > > GROUPS. Assign a special ringtone to a contact, so you know who is calling when you hear the ringtone. 2. Tap a group, and then tap > Delete group. 1.

  • Page 41: Accounts

    Accounts Configuring account sync Configuring auto-sync settings Adding or removing accounts 1. Tap the Arrow or swipe up from the bottom of the home screen, and You can add multiple Google accounts and Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync ® tap Settings > Accounts. accounts.

  • Page 42: Email

    Email Writing and sending an email 1. Open your email inbox and tap Tap the Arrow or swipe up from the bottom of the home screen, and tap Note: If you have more than one email account added on the phone, Email.

  • Page 43: Adding And Editing Email Accounts

    Marking an email as unread Editing an email account You can return a read email to the unread state (for example, to remind You can change a number of settings for an account, including how often yourself to read it again later). You can also mark a batch of emails as unread. you check for email, how you’re notified of new emails, your email signature, and details about the servers the account uses to send and receive emails.

  • Page 44: Messaging

    Messaging Notes: • You can also include email addresses as recipients for multimedia messages. You can use Messaging to exchange text messages (SMS) and multimedia messages (MMS). • Do not add an attachment if you want to send a text message. Otherwise you may be charged for a multimedia message.

  • Page 45: Deleting Messages Or Threads

    Calendar Deleting messages or threads Calendar on the phone works with the web-based Google Calendar™ Deleting messages in a thread service for creating and managing events, meetings, and appointments. It 1. On the Messaging screen, tap a thread. also works with the Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync calendar once you sign in to your Exchange account on the phone.

  • Page 46: Creating An Event

    Viewing event details Changing calendar settings In Agenda, Day, or Week view, tap an event to view its details. To change Calendar settings, open a Calendar view (Day, Week, Month, or Agenda) and tap > Settings. You can change General settings, which apply In Month view, tap a day to view events on that day, and then tap an event to all accounts, or other settings that only apply to specific accounts.

  • Page 47: Browser

    Browser Switching between browser windows 1. Tap at the top of the screen. Titles of opened web pages appear as a list. Use Browser to view web pages and search for information. 2. Tap the title you want to open. Opening the browser Note: Tap or swipe left or right to close a browser window.

  • Page 48: Clearing Browsing History

    Camera Editing a bookmark 1. Tap > Bookmarks. You can take photos and record videos. Photos and videos are stored on the 2. Tap beside the bookmark you want to edit, and tap Edit. microSDXC card, if you have installed one, or to the phone’s internal storage. You can copy them to your computer or access them in the Gallery app.

  • Page 49: Using Manual Camera Mode

    Using manual camera mode Switch between video mode, automatic camera mode, and manual camera mode (back camera) or Beautify You can use the Manual camera mode to adjust more camera options for (front camera). your photo, such as ISO, white balance, and exposure. Exit the application.

  • Page 50: Recording A Video

    Recording a video • Mirror image: (front camera) Take a mirror photo. • Selfie indicator: (front camera) Capture natural expressions by looking at 1. Press the Home key > > VIDEO. the selfie indicator on screen. 2. Aim the camera at the subject and make any necessary adjustments. You •...

  • Page 51: Gallery

    Gallery Working with pictures Tap a picture to view it in full screen. Double-tap the picture, or pinch two Opening Gallery fingers together or spread them apart to zoom out or in. Slide left or right to view other pictures in the album/timeline. Tap the Arrow or swipe up from the bottom of the home screen, and tap Gallery to view your pictures and videos.

  • Page 52: Playing Videos

    Making a GIF or a collage Notes: • Pinch a picture or video to make it smaller. You’ll then see a filmstrip-style You can put together a few pictures in the same album to make an view of all your pictures and videos in a row. Swipe left or right to scan animated GIF or a collage of pictures.

  • Page 53: Music

    Music Viewing your music library Open Music, and your music library is displayed. All your audio files are Tap the Arrow or swipe up from the bottom of the home screen, and tap cataloged according to the information stored in the files. Music to play audio files stored on your phone.

  • Page 54: Playing Music

    Playing music Turn shuffle on or off. Tap a song in the music library to listen to it. Tap the playback bar at the Playback control. Skip songs or pause and resume playback. bottom of the screen to open the following playback screen: Drag the slider to jump to any part of the song.

  • Page 55: Video Player

    Video Player Number Function Return to the video library list. Use the Video Player app to manage your video library and to watch videos. Change the video ratio (fit to screen). Opening the video library Playback control: Skip videos or pause and resume playback. Tap the Arrow or swipe up from the bottom of the home screen, and tap Drag the slider to jump to any part of the video.

  • Page 56: Managing Video Files

    Managing video files Sound Recorder Deleting videos Sound Recorder enables you to record voice memos and listen to them whenever you like. 1. In the video library, tap > Multi-Select, or press and hold a video. 2. Tap the videos you want to delete. Recording a voice memo >...

  • Page 57: More Apps

    More apps Notes: • To enable or disable existing alarms directly, tap the switches on the right side of each alarm. Backup & Restore • Tap to configure alarm settings, including ringtone volume, vibration, Tap the Arrow or swipe up from the bottom of the home screen, and alarm duration, volume crescendo, and alarm in silent mode.

  • Page 58: Downloads

    Note: Some options only work when headphones or stereo speakers are FM Radio connected to the phone. With FM Radio, you can search for radio channels, listen to them, and save Downloads them on your phone. Note that the quality of the radio broadcast depends on the coverage of the radio station in your area.

  • Page 59: Google Apps

    Editing a saved channel • Google: Use Google search or get information when you need it with Google feed. 1. Open the FM Radio app and tap > All channels to display the list of saved channels. • Keep: Create, share, and collaborate on notes quickly and easily; set reminders by time or location.

  • Page 60: Settings

    Settings Data usage Check and manage mobile data use. You can view and restrict Wi-Fi data Tap the Arrow or swipe up from the bottom of the home screen, and tap usage as well. Settings. Settings contains most of the tools for customizing and configuring •...

  • Page 61: Device

    – ZTE Lock Screen: Manage settings for the ZTE Lock Screen feature (see Do not disturb options (see Personalizing – Using Do not disturb mode), set ringtone and notification sound (see Personalizing –...
  • Page 62 Apps Storage See apps installed on your phone and manage them. Check memory information for your microSDXC card and phone storage. Tap > Show system/Hide system to show/hide system apps in the list. You can choose the default location for new data, such as photos captured and voice recorded.

  • Page 63: Personal

    Mi-Pop Security • Screen lock: Lock the screen with long press, pattern, PIN, or password (see Turn Mi-POP on or off, and customize available buttons. When Mi-POP is Personalizing – Protecting your phone with screen locks). enabled, a floating bubble appears on the edge of the screen, allowing one- beside Screen lock to set the following options: hand operation of your phone.

  • Page 64: Navigation Key

    Languages & input will be locked and you cannot access the mobile phone network. Contact your operator for a PIN Unlock Key (PUK) to restore the nano-SIM card. • Languages: Select a language for your system. • Make passwords visible: Display passwords as you enter them. •...

  • Page 65: System

    Color inversion or Font size for users with low vision. Note: Visit the ZTE official handset service support website (https://www.ztedevice.com/support) and click your country or region Printing to learn more about the above upgrade methods, as well as which phones Configure Google Cloud Print™...

  • Page 66: Troubleshooting

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

  • Page 67: For Your Safety

    For your safety Problem Possible causes Possible solution The nano-SIM card has Take the nano-SIM card to your General safety malfunctioned or is damaged. service provider for testing. Nano-SIM The nano-SIM card is inserted Don’t make or receive phone Insert the nano-SIM card properly. card error improperly.

  • Page 68: Radio Frequency (Rf) Energy

    Radio frequency (RF) energy device at least 0.6 inches (15 mm) away from your body to ensure RF exposure level compliant or lower to the reported level. To support body-worn This phone is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission operation, choose the belt clips or holsters, which do not contain metallic limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal components, to maintain a separation of 0.6 inches (15 mm) between this...

  • Page 69: Hearing Aid Compatibility (Hac) Regulations For Mobile Phones

    • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to provider or the manufacturer of this phone for information on hearing aid which the receiver is connected. compatibility. If you have questions about return or exchange policies, consult your service provider or phone retailer.

  • Page 70: Distraction

    Product handling • Do not short circuit the phone or allow metallic conductive objects to contact the charging terminals. • Replace the battery only with another battery that has been qualified General statement on handling and use with the system per this standard, IEEE-Std-1725. Use of an unqualified You alone are responsible for how you use your phone and any battery may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage or other hazard.

  • Page 71: Small Children

    Air bags • Do not place your phone inside or near heating equipment or high- pressure containers, such as water heaters, microwave ovens, or hot Do not place a phone in the area over an air bag or in the air bag cooking utensils.

  • Page 72: Electrical Safety

    Loud noise Radio frequency interference This phone is capable of producing loud noises, which may damage General statement on interface your hearing. Turn down the volume before using headphones, Bluetooth headsets or other audio devices. Care must be taken when using your phone in close proximity to personal medical devices, such as pacemakers and hearing aids.

  • Page 73: Explosive Environments

    Specifications Aircraft Turn off your wireless device whenever you are instructed to do so by airport Handset specifications are shown in the following table. or airline staff. Consult the airline staff about the use of wireless devices onboard the aircraft and enable airplane mode of your phone when Operating system Android 7.1.1 (Nougat) boarding an aircraft.

  • Page 74: Warranty

    Normal wear and tear. d) If the Product has been opened, modified or repaired by anyone other ZTE offers you a limited warranty that the enclosed subscriber unit and its than a warranty service center or if it is repaired using unauthorized enclosed accessories will be free from defects in material and workmanship spare parts.
  • Page 75 will refund the purchase price for such Product, provided that the subject TO THE PHONE. SELLER SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL Product (i) is returned to a Seller authorized service center within the one DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, GENERAL, PUNITIVE, EXEMPLARY, AGGRAVATED, year warranty period, and (ii) is accompanied by a proof of purchase in the INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice, which evidences that the subject...

  • Page 76: How To Get Warranty Service

    1-877-817-1759, or return to the point of sale for the products. The retailer can return the units to a ZTE authorized service center in the US for repair service. Important: Please provide warranty information (proof of purchase) to ZTE in order to receive warranty service at no charge.
  • Page 77 Notes...

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