Table of Contents Get Started ..........................1 Your Device at a Glance ..................... 1 Set Up Your Device ......................2 Activate Your Device ......................3 Sprint Account Information and Help ................... 3 Sprint Account Passwords ................... 3 Manage Your Account ....................4 Device Basics ..........................
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Google ..........................18 Create a Google Account ....................18 Sign In to Your Google Account ..................19 Apps and Entertainment ......................20 Google Play Store ......................20 Find and Install an App ....................20 Create a Google Wallet Account .................21 Request a Refund for a Paid App ................21 Open an Installed App ....................22 Uninstall an App ......................22 Get Help with Google Play ..................22...
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Add Bookmarks to Your Home Screen ...............36 Data Services General Information (3G and 4G Networks) ..........36 4G ..........................36 Your User Name ......................37 Data Connection Status and Indicators ...............37 Virtual Private Networks (VPN) ..................38 Prepare Your Device for VPN Connection ..............38 Set Up Secure Credential Storage ................38 Add a VPN Connection ....................39 Connect to or Disconnect from a VPN ................39...
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Bluetooth ...........................47 Turn Bluetooth On or Off.....................48 The Bluetooth Settings Menu ..................48 Connect a Bluetooth Headset or Car Kit ..............48 Reconnect a Headset or Car Kit .................49 Disconnect or Unpair from a Bluetooth Device ............49 Send and Receive Information Using Bluetooth ............50 microSDHC Card .......................51 Insert a microSDHC Card ...................51 Remove a microSDHC Card ..................52...
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Silent Mode.........................60 SRS Sound Enhancement ..................60 Default Notifications ....................60 Touch Sounds ......................61 Screen Lock Sound ....................61 Vibrate on Touch ......................61 Display Settings .........................61 Brightness Settings .....................61 Wallpaper Settings ......................61 Sleep ..........................62 Date & Time Settings ......................63 Language & Input Settings ....................63 Language Settings ......................63 Spell Checker ......................63 Personal Dictionary .....................63...
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Owner Information ......................69 Encrypt device ......................69 Encrypt External SDHC Card ..................70 Make Passwords Visible .....................70 Device Administrators ....................70 Unknown Sources.......................70 Verify Apps .........................71 Credential Storage ......................71 Back Up & Reset .......................71 Accounts ..........................72 Accessibility Settings ......................73 Activate this Device......................73 System Updates ........................73 About Device ........................73 Important Safety Information .....................75 FCC Regulations .......................75...
Get Started The following topics give you all the information you need to set up your device and wireless service the first time. Your Device at a Glance The following illustration outlines your device’s primary external features and buttons. Get Started...
Set Up Your Device You must first charge the battery to begin setting up your device and insert a SIM card. 1. Charge your battery. Plug the AC adapter into the power socket on your device. Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet. Fully charging a battery may take up to three hours.
Activate Your Device Follow the instructions below to activate your device if it has not already been activated. Depending on your account or how and where you purchased your device, it may be ready to use or you may need to activate it on your Sprint account. ●...
Account User Name and Password If you are the account owner, you will create an account user name and password when you sign on to sprint.com/mysprint. (Click Sign in/Register and then click Sign up now! to get started.) If you are not the account owner (if someone else receives the bill for your Sprint service), you can get a sub-account password at sprint.com/mysprint.
Device Basics Your device is packed with features that simplify your life, and it provides you entertainment based on exceptional technology and high standards. The following topics will introduce the basic functions and features of your device. Your Device’s Layout The illustrations and descriptions below outline your device’s basic layout.
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Key Functions Indicator displays charging status. ● Touchscreen displays all the information needed to operate your device, such as the ● shortcuts and widgets, and the date and time. It also provides one-touch access to all of your features and applications. Back Key ●...
3.5 mm Headset Jack allows you to plug in a stereo headset for convenient. ● Power Button lets you turn the device on or off or turn the screen on or off, restart the ● device, or switch your device to silent mode, vibration mode, or airplane mode. Power Bank Button allows you to charge other devices.
Connecting Your Device The illustrations and descriptions below show you how to connect your device. Turn Your Device On and Off The instructions below explain how to turn your device on and off. Turn Your Device On ■ Press and hold the Power Button. Turn Your Device Off 1.
Note: For information on how to adjust the time before the screen turns off, see Sleep. Turn the Screen On and Unlock It 1. To turn the screen on, touch on the touchscreen. 2. Touch and hold at the center of the screen. ...
Your Home Screen The home screen is the starting point for your device’s applications, functions, and menus. You can customize your home screen by adding application icons, shortcuts, folders, widgets, and more. Home Screen Overview Your home screen extends beyond the initial screen. Swipe the screen left or right to display additional screens.
To remove the item, drag it to the at the top-left of the screen and release it. Note: Removing an item from the home screen will not remove it from your apps list. Status Bar The status bar at the top of the home screen provides device and service status information on the right side and notification alerts on the left.
Enter Text You can type on your device using one of the available touchscreen keyboards. Android Keyboard The Android Keyboard provides a layout similar to a desktop computer keyboard. ● Touch the alphabetic keys to enter letters. Touch and hold specific keys to enter associated accented letters or numbers.
● Touch to turn on/off voice input from the Android keyboard. ● Touch to start Google voice typing. ● Touch to switch to keyboard input. Swype The Swype™ keyboard lets you enter words by drawing a path from letter to letter in one continuous motion.
● Touch to enter a space. Touch and hold this key to open a pop-up menu for language selection. ● Touch to select numbers and symbols. Touch to enter the alternate symbol on a key. Touch to go back to enter letters. Touch and hold to open a simple keyboard with numbers and certain symbols.
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● Touch the alphabetic keys to enter letters. ● Touch to use uppercase or lowercase. Double-tap to lock uppercase. ● Slide right on to enable word prediction. Slide left on to disable word prediction. ● Touch and hold to change the input language or TouchPal keyboard settings. ●...
Projector Use the projector embedded in your device to project your device’s display onto large surfaces. Project a File Saved in Your Device You can project the file storage on your device. 1. Touch the Projector Key to turn on the projector. 2.
Project a HDMI Source You can project the HDMI source via connecting with a PC or TV Box. 1. Connect your device with your PC or TV Box via a HDMI cable. 2. Touch the Projector Key to turn on the projector. to OFF on the Home screen.
Accounts With wireless service, you have the opportunity to share information through many different channels and accounts. Google You will need a Google Account to access several device features such as Google Maps, and the Google Play applications. Before you are able to access Google applications, you must enter your account information.
encouraged for Android users so you can regain access to Google services and purchases on your device. 7. On the Finish account screen, select your web history and additional Google Play options and then touch 8. Enter the letters from the Authenticating screen and then touch 9.
Apps and Entertainment All your device’s features are accessible through the Apps list. Note: Available applications and services are subject to change at any time. Google Play Store Google Play™ is the place to go to find new Android apps, books, movies, and music for your device.
4. Touch an app to read a description about the app and user reviews. 5. Touch INSTALL or DOWNLOAD (for free applications) or the price (for paid applications). Note: You need a Google Wallet account to purchase items on Google Play. See Create a Google Wallet Account to set up a Google Wallet account if you do not have one.
> My apps > INSTALLED tab. 2. Touch 3. Touch the app you want to uninstall for a refund. The details screen for the app opens. 4. Touch REFUND. Your app is uninstalled and the charge is cancelled. Open an Installed App There are options for opening an installed app.
Launch Google Maps > > Maps ■ Touch . If GPS is enabled, the GPS icon will appear on the Status bar and blink until the device connects with GPS. Find Your Location > > Maps 1. Touch to launch Google Maps. 2.
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Note: Adjust the volume with the Volume Keys. The following music player options are available: Number Function Touch to toggle repeat mode: no repeat, repeat the current song, or repeat all songs. Album artwork. Song and artist information. Playback control. Skip songs or pause and resume playback. Drag the slider to jump to any part of the song.
3. Touch Add to playlist > New. 4. Enter the playlist name and touch Save. Manage Playlists You can play, rename or delete the playlists, or add more songs to a playlist. > Music 1. Touch > 2. Touch Playlists on the left of the screen to view all music playlists. 3.
Note: Adjust the volume with the Volume Keys. You can touch to view more player options. The following options of the music player are available: Create a New Playlist Music playlists help you organize your music files. > Play Music 1.
purchased titles are automatically added to your library across your devices or other Android devices. For more information about Google Play Movies & TV, visit play.google.com/about/movies. > Play Movies & TV 1. Touch > Find a great show in the Play Store, then kick back and enjoy with the app. YouTube™...
Web and Data Your device’s data capabilities let you wirelessly access the Internet or your corporate network through a variety of connections, including Wi-Fi, 4G, 3G, hotspot and Virtual Private Networks (VPN). The following topics address your device’s data connections and the built-in Web browser. Additional data-related features can be found in Accounts, Apps and Entertainment, and...
Note: Wi-Fi networks are self-discoverable, which means no additional steps are required for your device to connect to a Wi-Fi network. It may be necessary to provide a user name and password for certain closed wireless networks. Check the Wireless Network Status Check the status of your current wireless network, including speed and signal strength, through the Wi-Fi settings menu.
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Scrolling As with other parts of your device’s menu, you’ll have to drag up and down to see everything on some websites. To scroll through a website’s page: ■ In a single motion, touch and drag across or up and down a page. Selecting To select onscreen items or links: ■...
2. Touch Go to launch the new page. Browser Menu The browser menu offers additional options to expand your use of the Web on your device. Open the Browser Menu The browser menu may be opened anytime you have an active data session, from any page you are viewing.
SELECT ALL to select all of the highlighted text. COPY to copy the selected text. SHARE to share the selected text via Bluetooth, Drive, etc. Find to search for all instances of the selected text in the current Web page. ...
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Clear cache: Deletes all currently cached data. Touch OK to complete the • process. Maintain history: Check this option to allow the device to keep a record of your • browsing history. Clear history: Clears the browser navigation history. Touch OK to complete the •...
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Set search engine: Set the search engine you want to use when entering • keywords in the Address field for searching. Enable JavaScript: Enables javascript for the current Web page. Without this • feature, some pages may not display properly. Remove the checkmark to disable this function.
Website Settings You can view advanced settings for individual websites. (Browser). 1. Touch > > Settings > Advanced > Website settings. 2. From any open Web page, touch 3. Select the settings you want to configure for the current website. Reset the Browser to Default You always have the option to restore your browser to its default settings.
BOOKMARKS: Displays a list of your current Web bookmarks. HISTORY: Displays a record of your browsing history. These records are organized into folders such as: Today, Yesterday, 5 days ago, and 1 month ago. SAVED PAGES: Displays a list of web pages that you saved previously. Touch an ...
Note: The availability and range of the 4G network depends on a number of factors including your distance to the 4G base station, and infrastructure and other objects through which the signal passes. Turn 4G On and Connect to the 4G Network (Settings) >...
Your device is connected to the 4G network. When the signal bands are animated, your device is scanning and connecting. During data transfer, the animated icon is not used (for example, when you are opening a Web page). When the signal bands are gray, your device is connected to the network, signal is weak. When both the bands and the 4G icon are gray, you there is no coverage and you are disconnected from the 4G network.
Add a VPN Connection Use the Wireless & networks settings menu to add a VPN connection to your device. (Settings) > More > VPN. 1. Touch > 2. Touch +, and then enter the information for the VPN you want to add. ...
2. Scan for Wi-Fi networks from the device and select your device hotspot from the network list. The default name for your device hotspot is ZTE. You can change the name by > Set up Wi-Fi hotspot > Network SSID from the Wi-Fi touching >...
The Wi-Fi Hotspot Settings Menu The Wi-Fi hotspot settings menu gives you access to information and controls for your device’s hotspot feature. 1. From the Home screen, touch > 2. Touch Set up Wi-Fi hotspot to set up your hotspot options. Network SSID: Enter or edit a network SSID (name) that other devices see when ...
USER LIST: Displays the user connected to your hotspot. If your client device supports WPS, you don’t have to input the password manually after WPS has been available. 1. From the Home screen, touch 2. Touch to start Wi-Fi Protected Setup authentication process. 3.
Pictures and Video Using the Gallery application, you can view pictures and watch videos that you’ve downloaded. View Pictures and Videos Using Gallery For pictures that are on your storage card or device memory, you can do basic editing such as rotating and cropping.
After selecting an album from the Albums tab, you can browse through the pictures and videos of that album. Touch a picture or video to view it in full screen. By default, the pictures and videos in an album are displayed in grid view. Note: When viewing pictures, you can touch and hold on a picture or video to open a selection menu and choose what to do with the picture or video.
To select multiple items, touch and hold an image to turn on multiple select. Touch all the items you want to include. and then on the Share menu, touch Bluetooth. 4. Touch 5. In the next few screens, you’ll be asked to turn on Bluetooth on your device and connect to the receiving Bluetooth device so the files can be sent.
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6. Enter the prompted information, such as description and tags, and select a privacy option. 7. Touch Upload. Pictures and Video...
Tools Learn how to use many of your device’s productivity-enhancing features. Power Bank Power Bank allows you to charge other devices. Charging Other Devices when Power on 1. Connect your device with your phone or other devices via a USB cable. 2.
Turn Bluetooth On or Off Use the settings menu to enable or disable your device’s Bluetooth capabilities. 1. Touch > (Settings). 2. Touch the on/off slider to turn Bluetooth on . Touch it again to turn Bluetooth Tip: An even easier way to turn Bluetooth on or off is with the Power control widget on the home screen.
3. Make sure that the headset is discoverable, so that your device can find the headset. Refer to the instructions that came with the headset to find out how to set it to discoverable mode. 4. Touch SEARCH FOR DEVICES. Your device will start to scan for Bluetooth devices within range.
Disconnect a Bluetooth Device (Settings) > Bluetooth. 1. Touch > 2. In the Bluetooth devices section, touch the device name to disconnect. 3. Touch OK. Unpair from a Bluetooth Device You can make your device forget its pairing connection with another Bluetooth device. To connect to the other device again, you may need to enter or confirm a passcode again.
Music track. With the music track displayed on the Now playing screen, touch > Share > Bluetooth. 4. If you are prompted to turn on Bluetooth, touch Turn on. 5. Touch the name of the receiving device. 6. If prompted, accept the connection on the receiving device, and enter the same passcode on both your device and the other device, or confirm the auto-generated passcode.
2. Carefully insert the microSDHC card into the slot. 3. Close the cover. Remove a microSDHC Card Before removing your device’s microSDHC card, use the Storage settings menu to unmount the card. See Unmount the microSDHC Card. 1. Insert your fingernail into the slot at the card slot cover and lift the cover up gently. 2.
2. Scroll down the screen, touch Erase SD card > Erase SD card. 3. Touch Erase everything to confirm the process. Note: The formatting procedure erases all the data on the microSDHC card, after which the files CANNOT be retrieved. To prevent the loss of important data, please check the contents before you format the card.
1. Connect your device to your computer using the supplied USB cable. Insert the end of the cable to the USB jack at the bottom of the device. Insert the other end of the USB cable into an available USB port on your computer. 2.
2. Locate the Baseband version read-only field. Update Your Android Operating System This option allows you to update the Android Operating System (OS) on your device via an over-the-air connection. (Settings) > System updates > Update ZTE Software. 1. Touch > 2. Follow the onscreen instructions.
Update Your Profile This option allows you to automatically update your online user profile information. If you choose to change your user name and select a new one online, you must then update the user name on your device. (Settings) > System updates > Update Profile. 1.
Settings The following topics provide an overview of items you can change using your device’s Settings menus. Airplane Mode Airplane Mode allows you to use many of your device’s features, such as Gallery and Music, when you are on an airplane or in any other area where data is prohibited. When you set your device to Airplane mode, it cannot access online information.
Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep: Set whether to keep Wi-Fi on in sleep mode. Avoid no internet connections: Only use Wi-Fi networks that have an internet connection. Wi-Fi frequency band: Specify the frequency range of operation. Wi-Fi optimization: Automatically minimize battery usage when Wi-Fi is on. ...
(Settings) > Mobile networks and touch the Data enabled check Touch > box. To set mobile data limit: (Settings) > Data usage and touch the Set mobile data limit check 1. Touch > box. 2. Touch OK. 3. Touch the time cycle in Data usage cycle to change when the data limit is applied. 4.
Sound Settings The Sound settings menu lets you control your device’s audio, from ringtones and alerts to touch tones and notifications. Volume Configure your device’s volume settings. (Settings)> Sound. 1. Touch > 2. Touch Volume and use the sliders to set the volume level for music, video, games, and other media and notifications.
Sleep Use this feature to select the delay time before the screen automatically turns off. > (Settings) > Display > Sleep. 1. Touch 2. Select your preferred time from the list. Note: A long screen backlight setting will reduce the battery life time. Font Size The Font size settings menu allows you to change the font size of onscreen text, useful for users with sight problems.
Date & Time Settings Use the Date & Time settings menu either to automatically use the network-provided date and time or manually set these values, as well as select time and date format options. (Settings) > Date and time. 1. Touch >...
Default Text Input This menu allows you to set the default input method. (Settings) > Language & input > Default. 1. Touch > 2. Select the input method you want to use, or touch Set up input methods to configure the input method options.
Language: Select the language you use when entering text by speaking or searching by ● speaking. Speech output: Choose the speech output mode from Always, Informative only, or ● Hands-free only. Block offensive words: Replace offensive words with asterisks (*) when you use ●...
View your device’s memory storage total space and space used by specific features. Touch an itemized category for additional details. SDHC Card Storage The SDHC card options let you view the card’s size and available space, unmount the card for safe removal from the device, and format (erase) the SDHC card.
Check internal storage at the bottom of the DOWNLOADED and ALL tabs, microSDHC card storage at the bottom of the ON SD CARD tab, or system memory at the bottom of the RUNNING tab. USB Host/Client Select whether to be connected as a client or as a host via a USB cable. (Settings) >...
Security Settings The lock screen settings let you set your method for unlocking your device, customize lock screen options, and determine whether to enter your owner information to be displayed on the lock screen. Screen Lock You can increase the security of your device by creating a screen lock. When enabled, you have to draw the correct unlock pattern on the screen, enter the correct PIN, or enter the correct password to unlock the device’s screen.
Note: Clear the Make pattern visible check box if you do not want the unlock pattern to display on the screen when you unlock it. Note: To change your unlock screen pattern, touch (Settings) > Security > > Screen lock. If you fail to draw the correct unlock pattern on the screen after five attempts, you will be prompted to wait for 30 seconds before you can try again.
> (Settings) > Security > Encrypt device. 1. Touch 2. Read the information about encryption carefully. Note: The Encrypt device button is dimmed if your battery's not charged or your device is not plugged in. If you change your mind about encrypting your device, touch 3.
Note: To protect your device and personal data, please download apps from trusted sources, such as the Play Store. Verify Apps The Verity apps menu can disallow or warn before installation of apps that may cause harm. > (Settings) > Security. 1.
Automatic restore: This option lets you restore backed up settings and data when reinstalling an application after a factory data reset. Factory Data Reset Tip: Before performing a factory data reset on your device, you may want to unmount the microSDHC card to avoid losing any data you may have stored on it.
Accessibility Settings The Accessibility menu lets you enable and manage accessibility-related applications. > (Settings) > Accessibility. ■ Touch TalkBack: When TalkBack is on, your device provides spoken feedback to help blind and low-vision users. Large text: Touch this checkbox to use large font size. ...
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Status: View important information about your device, including battery status, service ● state, network, signal strength and more. Legal information: View the legal information of your device. ● 4G settings: View the network provider and IP address of the 4G network. ●...
Important Safety Information FCC Regulations 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 interference that may cause undesired operation. This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
The exposure standard for wireless employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit set by the FCC is 1.6W/kg. Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions accepted by the FCC with the device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands.
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For those host devices that utilize a USB port as a charging source, the host device's user manual shall include a statement that the phone shall only be connected to CTIA certified adapters, products that bear the USB-IF logo or products that have completed the USB-IF compliance program.
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Index 4G, 38 Launch connection, 31 Accessibility, 75 Menu, 33 Account Passwords, 4 Navigate, 31 Accounts, 20 Reset, 37 Add new, 74 Select text on a Web page, 33 Manage, 74 Settings, 34 Settings, 74 Website settings, 37 Activation, 3 Zoom, 32 Airplane Mode, 59 Car Kit...
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Sign in, 21 Google Play, 28 Google Maps, 24 Music, 25 Google Music Google Play Music, 27 Create Playlist, 28 Music Player app, 25 Google Play Music Player Find and install apps, 22 Create Playlist, 26 Help, 24 Manage Playlists, 27 Movies &...