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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Z558VL USER MANUAL Z079584509453...
  • Page 2 About This Manual Thank you for choosing this ZTE mobile device. In order to keep your device in its best condition, please read this manual and keep it for future reference. Copyright © 2017 ZTE CORPORATION All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be quoted, reproduced, translated...
  • Page 3 Content in this manual may differ from the actual product or software. Trademarks ZTE, Z558VL, and the ZTE logos are trademarks of ZTE Corporation. LTE is a trademark of ETSI. Google and Android are trademarks of Google, Inc.
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Getting Started ............10 Installing a microSDXC™ Card (Not Included) and a Nano-UIM Card ..............10 Charging the Battery............13 Extending the Battery Life ..........15 Powering Your Phone On/Off ..........15 Setting Up Your Phone for the First Time ......16 Locking/Unlocking the Screen and Keys ......
  • Page 5 Protecting Your Phone With Screen Locks ......30 Protecting Your Phone With Screen Pinning ...... 31 Knowing the Basics ..........33 Monitoring the Phone Status ..........33 Managing Notifications ............34 Managing Shortcuts and Widgets ........37 Organizing With Folders ............ 38 Rearranging the Primary Shortcuts ........
  • Page 6 Working With the Call History ..........66 Calling Your Contacts ............68 Checking Voicemail ............68 Using Options During a Call ..........68 Managing Multi-party Calls ..........69 Adjusting Your Call Settings ..........71 Contacts ..............77 Checking Contact Details ..........77 Adding a New Contact ............
  • Page 7 Changing General Email Settings ........92 Messaging .............. 93 Opening the Messaging Screen ......... 93 Sending a Message ............93 Replying to a Message ............94 Forwarding a Message ............95 Calendar ..............96 Viewing Your Calendars and Events ........96 Creating an Event ..............
  • Page 8 Gallery ..............109 Opening Gallery .............. 109 Working With Albums ............109 Working With Pictures ............. 110 Retouching Your Pictures ..........112 Making a GIF or a Collage ..........113 Playing Videos ..............114 Music ..............116 Viewing Your Music Library ..........116 Playing Music ..............
  • Page 9 Google Apps ..............129 Settings ..............131 Wireless & Networks ............131 Device ................134 Personal ................138 System ................143 Upgrading the Phone Software ......145 Troubleshooting ........... 146 For Your Safety ............ 151 General Safety ..............151 Radio Frequency (RF) Energy ......... 152 FCC Regulations .............

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    Getting Started Installing a microSDXC™ Card (Not Included) and a Nano-UIM Card Power off your phone before installing or removing the nano-UIM card or the microSDXC card. Unmount the microSDXC card before removing it (see Connecting to Networks and Devices – Using the microSDXC Card as Portable or Phone Storage).
  • Page 11 2. Install the nano-UIM card and the microSDXC card. The package does not contain the microSDXC card and the microSDXC card is sold separately. Slide the nano-UIM card into the card holders. Hold the microSDXC card with the cut corner oriented as shown and slip it into the card slot.
  • Page 12 nano-UIM microSDXC card card 3. Insert the battery. Make sure the connectors on the battery go into the battery compartment first and align with the connectors in it. Gently push down on the battery until it clicks into place.

  • Page 13: Charging The Battery

    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.
  • Page 14 WARNING! Use only ZTE-approved chargers and USB cables. The use of unapproved accessories could damage your phone or cause the battery to explode. 1. Connect the adapter to the charging jack.

  • Page 15: Extending The Battery Life

    2. Connect the charger to a standard AC wall outlet. If the phone is on, you’ll see a charging icon, such as , appear in the Status Bar. 3. Disconnect the charger when the battery is fully charged. NOTE: If the battery is extremely low, you may be unable to power on the phone even when it is being charged.

  • Page 16: Setting Up Your Phone For The First Time

    options menu. Tap Power off > OK. NOTE: If the phone freezes or takes too long to respond, press and hold the Power/Lock Key for about 10 seconds to restart the phone. 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 (see Settings –...

  • Page 17: Using The Touch Screen

    Unlocking the Screen and Keys 1. Press the Power/Lock Key to turn the screen on. 2. Press and hold at the bottom right to open the Camera app, or press and hold at the bottom left to use Google voice commands. You can also double-tap a notification to open the related app.
  • Page 18 position. Pinch – In some apps (such as Maps, web browser, and Gallery), you can zoom in and out by placing two fingers on the screen at once and pinching them together (to zoom out) or spreading them apart (to zoom in). Rotate the Screen –...

  • Page 19: Getting To Know Your Phone

    Getting to Know Your Phone Auxiliary Earpiece Microphone Proximity & Light Front Camera Sensor Volume Up/Down Power/Lock Back Key* Recent Apps Key* Home key/ Main Indicator Light Microphone...

  • Page 20: Key Functions

    Flash Back Camera Speaker 3.5 mm Headset Charging/USB Port Jack * You can switch the positions of the Back Key and Recent Apps Key. Press > > Settings > Navigation key and select one option. Key Functions Description...

  • Page 21: Getting To Know The Home Screen

    Description Power/Lock Press and hold to turn Airplane mode on or off, restart, or to power off. Press to change your phone to Sleep mode. Press to wake up your phone. Home Key Press to return to the home screen from any application or screen.
  • Page 22 Status & Notifications Widget Wallpaper Shortcut Folder Primary Shortcuts Extended Home Screen Panels Your home screen is extendable, providing more space for shortcuts, widgets, 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.
  • Page 23 1. Press and hold an empty area of the home screen. You can slide left or right to view the home screen thumbnails. 2. Tap on the top right corner of a thumbnail. 3. Tap OK. The items on the panel will also be removed. NOTES: A home screen panel cannot be left empty.

  • Page 24: Personalizing

    Personalizing Changing the System Language Press > > Settings > Language & input > Languages. The first language in the list is the default system language. Tap Add a language to add another language to the list. To change the system language, press and hold next to the language you want and drag it to the top of the list.

  • Page 25: Changing The Ringtone And Notification Sound

    To adjust the time zone manually, tap to turn off Automatic time zone and tap Select time zone to set the correct time zone. To adjust the time format, tap to turn on Use 24-hour format. Changing the Ringtone and Notification Sound You can quickly customize the default ringtone for incoming calls and the default notification sound.

  • Page 26: Switching To Silent Or Vibration Mode

    volume and Notification volume to adjust the volume for each type of audio. NOTE: You can adjust the media volume when a media application is in use by pressing the Volume Up/Down Key. If no media application is active, press the Volume Up/Down Key to adjust ringtone volume (or the earpiece volume during a call).

  • Page 27: Using Do Not Disturb Mode

    Using Do Not Disturb Mode You can limit interruptions with Do not disturb mode. This mode silences your phone so that it doesn’t make sounds or vibrate when you don’t want it to. To turn on Do Not Disturb mode: 1.

  • Page 28: Applying New Wallpapers

    when Do not disturb mode is on and Priority only is selected as the disturb rule, so these ringtones, sounds and vibration are not turned off. 1. Press > > Settings > Sound > Do not disturb. 2. Tap the switches next to the items you want to allow. Tap Messages or Calls and set who can alert you of their messages or calls.

  • Page 29: Setting The Theme

    Setting the Theme 1. Press and hold an empty place on the home screen. 2. Tap Themes. 3. Tap a theme to select it. Setting the Home Screen Transition Effect 1. Press and hold an empty place on the home screen. 2.

  • Page 30: Protecting Your Phone With Screen Locks

    Protecting Your Phone With Screen Locks You can protect your phone by creating a screen lock. When it is enabled, you can press and hold a blank area on the screen, and then draw a pattern or enter a numeric PIN or password to unlock the phone’s screen and keys.

  • Page 31: Protecting Your Phone With Screen Pinning

    notifications and their contents to show when the phone is locked. Then tap CONFIRM/OK. NOTES: Screen lock options are listed in the approximate order of the strength of their security, starting with None and Long press, which provide no security. A pattern provides minimal security, although it can be more convenient than the stronger options.
  • Page 32 Pinning a Screen 1. Ensure that screen pinning is turned on. 2. Open the app you want to keep in view. 3. Press the Recent Apps Key. 4. If there are many app tabs, swipe up to find on the front-most tab.

  • Page 33: Knowing The Basics

    Knowing the Basics Monitoring the Phone Status The Status Bar at the top of the home screen provides phone and service status icons on the right side. Below are some of the icons you may see. Indicators and Icons Indicator What it means Indicator What it means...

  • Page 34: Managing Notifications

    Portable Wi-Fi hotspot Battery low Phone microphone off Battery full Wired headset Battery charging connected Managing Notifications Notification Icons The Status Bar at the top of the home screen provides notification icons on the left side. Below are some of the icons you may see.

  • Page 35: Responding To Or Removing A Notification

    Indicator Indicator What it means What it means Downloading / Missed call sending data Call in progress USB connected microSDXC card mounted Opening/Closing 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.

  • Page 36: Using Quick Settings

    You can also swipe two fingers vertically or pinch-zoom to expand or collapse certain notifications, or tap expand or collapse certain notifications and bundled notifications. To remove a notification, swipe it left or right. To remove all non-persistent notifications, tap CLEAR ALL below all the notifications.

  • Page 37: Managing Shortcuts And Widgets

    2. To turn on or off a setting, tap its tile. Press and hold certain tiles to access more setting options. For example, press and hold the Wi-Fi tile to open Wi-Fi settings. To customize the Quick Settings Panel: You can add, remove or rearrange the tiles on the Quick Settings Panel.

  • Page 38: Organizing With Folders

    NOTE: While holding the item, you can drag it to the right edge of the screen to create a new home screen panel and put the item on it. Moving Shortcuts or Widgets 1. Press and hold a shortcut or widget on the home screen. 2.

  • Page 39: Rearranging The Primary Shortcuts

    2. Drag the shortcut to . A new folder will be created and the shortcut is added into the folder. 3. To add more shortcuts into the folder, press and hold each shortcut and drag it over the folder before releasing it. 4.

  • Page 40: Changing Input Methods

    Enabling or Disabling Input Methods 1. Press > > Settings > Languages & input > Virtual keyboard. 2. Tap Manage keyboards. 3. Tap a keyboard in the list to enable/disable it as an option for entering text. NOTE: Some default input methods may not be disabled. Changing Input Methods 1.
  • Page 41 Tap the alphabetic keys to enter letters. Press and hold some specific keys to enter associated accented letters or numbers. For example, to enter É, press and hold and the available accented letters and number 3 appear. Then slide to choose É.
  • Page 42 to use Google voice typing. Press and hold to change the input language or set up the Google Keyboard. Press and hold and then slide to to change to a smaller keyboard for easier one-handed typing. Tap switch to the right-hand or left-hand keyboard, respectively. to switch back to the full-sized keyboard.

  • Page 43: Google Voice Typing

    End of the word Start of the word NOTES: Tap when you want to. If you want to enter a single letter, go ahead and tap. Lift your finger at the end of the word. A space is added automatically when you begin to input the next word. Google Voice Typing Google voice typing uses the Google voice recognition service to convert speech to text.

  • Page 44: Editing Text

    voice typing. 2. Tap to speak what you want to type. Tap to pause. 3. You can continue entering text or tap an underlined word to change or delete it. NOTE: Say "comma," "period," "question mark," "exclamation mark," or "exclamation point" to enter punctuation. Changing Input Method Choose the input method settings by pressing >...

  • Page 45: Opening And Switching Apps

    Insert clipboard text to the text field: Tap the tab below the cursor. Then tap PASTE. Opening and Switching Apps Opening an App 1. Press > 2. Slide up or down on the screen and tap an app to open it. NOTE: Drag the slider on the right side of the screen to the initial letter of the app you need, or tap the search box at the top to search for apps.

  • Page 46: Uninstalling Or Disabling An App

    mode. NOTE: Some apps may not support split-screen mode. 1. Open the first app you want to use and then press and hold the Recent Apps Key. The screen is divided into two. -or- Press the Recent Apps Key to view your recently used apps, press and hold the tab of the app you want to use and drag it to the Drag here to use split screen area.

  • Page 47: Connecting To Networks And Devices

    Connecting to Networks and Devices Connecting to Mobile Networks Controlling Mobile Data Use To enable or disable data access: 1. Press > > Settings > Mobile networks. 2. Slide the Mobile Data switch to enable or disable mobile data use. To get data services when roaming: 1.

  • Page 48: Connecting To Wi-Fi

    Connecting to Wi-Fi Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that can provide Internet access at distances of up to 300 feet (100 meters), depending on the Wi-Fi router and your surroundings. Turning Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wi-Fi Network 1.
  • Page 49 Adding a Wi-Fi Network You can add a Wi-Fi network if the network does not broadcast its name (SSID), or 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.
  • Page 50 Connecting to a WPS Network Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a feature that makes it easy to add your phone to the access points which support WPS. You can use one of the following methods to connect your phone to a wireless network using WPS. Method one: WPS button (Recommended) 1.

  • Page 51: Connecting To Bluetooth Devices

    Adjusting Advanced Wi-Fi Settings 1. Press > > Settings > Wi-Fi. 2. Tap to adjust the following settings. Network notification: Get notifications in the Status Bar when Wi-Fi is on and an open network is available. Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep: Choose whether or not to keep Wi-Fi on in sleep mode.

  • Page 52: Changing The Device Name

    Turning Bluetooth On/Off 1. Press > > Settings > Bluetooth. 2. Slide the Bluetooth switch to the On or Off position. When Bluetooth is on, the icon appears in the Status Bar. Changing the Device Name 1. Press > > Settings > Bluetooth. 2.

  • Page 53: Sending Data Via Bluetooth

    enter a Bluetooth passkey and tap PAIR. Pairing is successfully completed when the other device accepts the connection or the same passkey is entered. NOTE: The Bluetooth passkey may be fixed for certain devices, such as headsets and hands-free car kits. You can try entering 0000 or 1234 (the most common passkeys), or refer to the documents for that device.

  • Page 54: Connecting To Your Computer Via Usb

    Receiving Data via Bluetooth 1. Turn Bluetooth on before trying to receive data via Bluetooth. 2. Tap ACCEPT to start receiving the data. If necessary, swipe down on the Status Bar, and tap ACCEPT on the Bluetooth sharing notification. Depending on your storage setting and whether a microSDXC card is installed, received files are stored automatically in a dedicated folder (Bluetooth, for instance).
  • Page 55 ® Media device (MTP): Transfer files on Windows , or use ® Android™ File Transfer on Mac NOTE: For Windows XP, install the drivers and Windows ® Media Player 11 (or later version) when you use Media device (MTP) for the first time. Camera (PTP): Transfer photos using camera software.
  • Page 56 may have data on it that is necessary for some apps to function normally. Therefore, do not remove or replace the card randomly. Setting Up the microSDXC Card as Portable Storage 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.
  • Page 57 Setting Up the microSDXC Card as Phone Storage If your microSDXC card is new or doesn't have content you want to keep, you can format the card and use it as part of the phone storage. If you move the microSDXC card to another device, it’ll be formatted before it can be used.
  • Page 58 3. Tap Migrate data. 4. Tap MOVE. NOTE: Whenever you move data between the internal storage and the microSDXC card, the destination is used to save new apps and personal data (such as photos and videos) and only the destination is accessible from a computer. To remove the microSDXC card from your phone: If you need to remove the microSDXC card used as phone storage while the phone is on, you must unmount it first.

  • Page 59: Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection

    3. Tap Format as portable. 4. Tap FORMAT. CAUTION: The formatting procedure erases all the data on the microSDXC card, after which the files CANNOT be retrieved. Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection You can share your phone’s data capabilities through USB tethering or by activating the Wi-Fi hotspot feature to create a mobile hotspot.
  • Page 60 Sharing Mobile Data Through a Wi-Fi Hotspot You can share your phone’s data connection with other devices by turning your phone into a portable Wi-Fi hotspot. The feature requires a data connection on a mobile network and may result in data charges.

  • Page 61: Connecting To Virtual Private Networks

    Network name: Enter or edit a network name (SSID) that other devices see when scanning for Wi-Fi networks. Channel: To avoid interference with other Wi-Fi networks, try using a different channel. Security: Choose a security option, Open (not recommended) or WPA2 PSK (other users can access your hotspot only if they enter the correct password).

  • Page 62: Adding A Vpn

    when connected to a wireless network. Depending on the type of VPN you are using, you may be required to enter your login credentials or install security certificates before you can connect to your VPN. You can get this information from your network administrator. NOTE: You need to set a lock screen pattern, PIN, or password before you can use credential storage (VPN).
  • Page 63 2. Tap beside the VPN that you want to modify. 3. Edit the VPN settings and then tap SAVE.

  • Page 64: Phone Calls

    Phone Calls You can place calls from the Phone app, the Contacts app, or other apps or widgets that display contact information. Wherever you see a phone number, you can usually tap it to dial. Placing and Ending Calls Placing a Call by Dialing 1.

  • Page 65: Answering Or Rejecting Calls

    > and tap again. Ending a Call During a call, tap on the screen. Answering or Rejecting Calls When you receive a phone call, the Incoming Call screen opens, displaying the Caller ID or the information about the caller that you've entered in the Contacts app.

  • Page 66: Working With The Call History

    - or - If the screen is unlocked, tap Dismiss to reject the call, or tap Message reject to reject the call and select a preset text message or edit one to send to the caller. NOTE: To edit the preset text response from within the Phone app, tap >...
  • Page 67 contact. To add a new contact, tap Create new contact. Taking Other Actions on a Call History Entry 1. Open the call history. 2. Tap a listing and then tap Call details to view more call information. While viewing the call details, you can: to delete the entry.

  • Page 68: Calling Your Contacts

    Calling Your Contacts 1. Press > . Your favorite contacts and frequently called contacts are displayed in the FAVORITES tab. 2. Tap a contact to place the call, or tap the CONTACTS tab and then tap beside a contact to make a call. Checking Voicemail If you have set the phone to divert calls to voicemail, callers can leave voicemail messages when they cannot reach you.

  • Page 69: Managing Multi-Party Calls

    code (for example, the PIN for your voicemail or bank account) during the call. to turn the speaker on or off. to mute or unmute your microphone. to make another call separately from the first call, which is put on hold. to go to contacts.

  • Page 70: Setting Up A Conference Call

    Switching Between Current Calls When you’re on a call, your phone screen informs you that another call is coming in and displays the caller ID. To respond to an incoming call while you’re on a call: Tap Answer to answer the call. This puts the first caller on hold and answers the second call.

  • Page 71: Adjusting Your Call Settings

    Adjusting Your Call Settings You can configure a number of settings for the Phone application. NOTE: Some call options are displayed only when these features are available, and some features need network support and may result in additional charges. Please contact your service provider for more information.
  • Page 72 Setting Options for Answering and Ending Calls When enabled, these options allow you to end a call by pressing the Power/Lock Key or make the phone vibrate when a call is answered. 1. Press > > > Settings > Answer and end calls. 2.

  • Page 73: Forwarding Incoming Calls

    Setting Voicemail 1. Press > > > Settings > Call settings. 2. Tap Voicemail to configure voicemail settings. Tap Service to select the voicemail service provider. Your carrier is the default. Tap Setup to view the voicemail number; if needed, tap Voicemail number to edit it.

  • Page 74: Setting Tty Mode

    Setting Call Blocking You can add numbers to the blocked numbers list to filter out calls and messages from these numbers. 1. Press > > > Settings > Call blocking. 2. Tap ADD A NUMBER. 3. Enter the phone number or select one from the contacts. 4.
  • Page 75 device. TTY HCO: Users who can hear, but cannot talk, may use this mode to listen to conversation of the other party, and respond via text messages. TTY VCO: Users who can talk, but cannot hear, may use this mode to talk through the phone and receive responses via text messages.
  • Page 76 Setting Plus Code Dialing Plus Code Dialing allows the phone to automatically dial the international access code for your location when you press and hold the 0 Key in the dialpad. To activate Plus Code Dialing: 1. Press > > >...

  • Page 77: 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, press > > Contacts. From there, you can tap the tabs to quickly switch to favorite contacts and contact groups.

  • Page 78: Setting Up Your Own Profile

    3. Enter the contact name, phone numbers or email addresses. Tap More Fields to enter other information. If you have multiple account types associated with your phone, tap the contact account field at the top and select a contact type. If a sync account is selected, the contacts will be synced automatically with your account online.

  • Page 79: Importing, Exporting, And Sharing Contacts

    Importing, Exporting, and Sharing Contacts You can import/export contacts from/to the nano-SIM card, the phone storage or the microSDXC card. This is especially useful when you need to transfer contacts between different devices. You can also quickly share contacts using Messaging, Email, Bluetooth, Google Drive, Gmail, etc.

  • Page 80: Working With Favorite Contacts

    the directory in which the file will be saved. Tap OK to create the file. Sharing Contacts 1. Press > > Contacts > CONTACTS. 2. Tap > Multi-select. 3. Tap the contacts you want to share and then tap 4. Choose how to share the contacts. The options available depend on the applications and services installed.

  • Page 81: Working With Groups

    2. Tap a favorite contact and then tap Working With Groups Viewing Your Contact Groups 1. Press > > Contacts > GROUPS. 2. Scroll through the list to view the preset groups and any groups you have created. 3. Tap a group to view its members. NOTE: To send a message or an email to the group members, tap a group >...

  • Page 82: Deleting A Group

    5. Tap Add member and select the contacts you wish to be the group members. 6. If necessary, tap the field below RingTone and Notification sound to set a special ringtone for incoming calls and messages from the group members. 7.

  • Page 83: Searching For A Contact

    RingTone or Notification sound to add more members or change the ringtone. 4. Tap NOTE: To remove group members, tap a group and then tap > Multi-select and select the members you would like to remove. Tap > OK. Searching for a Contact 1.

  • Page 84: Separating Contact Information

    Joining Duplicate Contacts As your phone synchronizes with multiple online accounts, you may see duplicate entries for the same contact. You can merge all the separate information of a contact into one entry in the Contacts list. 1. Press > >...

  • Page 85: Web Accounts

    Web Accounts Adding or Removing Accounts You can add multiple Google accounts and Microsoft Exchange ® ActiveSync accounts. You may also add other kinds of accounts, depending on the apps installed on your phone. Adding an Account 1. Press > >...

  • Page 86: Configuring Account Sync

    2. Tap the account category and then tap the account you’d like to remove. 3. Tap > Remove account > REMOVE ACCOUNT. Configuring Account Sync Configuring Auto Sync Setting 1. Press > > Settings > Accounts. 2. Tap and check or uncheck Auto-sync data to enable or disable automatic sync.
  • Page 87 Changing an Account’s Sync Settings 1. Press > > Settings > Accounts. 2. Tap the account category and then the account. The Sync screen appears, showing a list of information the account can sync. 3. When Auto-sync is enabled, switch the items on or off as you need.

  • Page 88: Email

    Email Press > > Email. Use it to read and send emails from ® Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync, Gmail, Hotmail, Yahoo! , and more. Setting Up the First Email Account 1. Press > > Email. 2. Select an email server, and then enter the email address and password.

  • Page 89: Writing And Sending An Email

    Writing and Sending an Email 1. Open your email Inbox and tap NOTE: If you have more than one email account added on the phone, tap the sender line to select the account you want to use for sending the message. 2.

  • Page 90: Deleting An Email

    To reply to the sender, tap To reply to the sender and all recipients of the original email, tap To forward the email, tap 3. Edit your message and tap Marking an Email as Unread You can return a read email to the unread state - for example, to remind yourself to read it again later.

  • Page 91: Adding And Editing Email Accounts

    Adding and Editing Email Accounts Adding an Email Account After setting up your first email account (see Email – Setting Up the First Email Account), you can add more email accounts and manage them separately. 1. Open the Email app. 2.

  • Page 92: Changing General Email Settings

    Changing General Email Settings General settings apply to all email accounts you add. 1. Open the Email app. 2. Tap > Settings > General settings. 3. Make the changes and tap or press the Back Key when you’re finished.

  • Page 93: Messaging

    Messaging You can use Messaging to exchange text messages (SMS) and multimedia messages (MMS). Opening the Messaging Screen Press > Messaging. The Messaging screen opens, where you can create a new message, search for messages, or open an ongoing message thread.

  • Page 94: Replying To A Message

    3. Tap the Send message field and enter the content of your text message. 4. If you want to send a multimedia message, tap to add pictures, audios, videos, slideshow, or other files to the message. 5. Tap NOTES: You can also include email addresses as recipients for multimedia messages.

  • Page 95: Forwarding A Message

    Forwarding a Message 1. On the Messaging screen, tap the thread that has the message you want to forward. 2. Press and hold the message you would like to forward. 3. Tap in the menu that opens. 4. Tap one of the contacts that prompt or tap to enter a recipient for the message, and edit the content if you want.

  • Page 96: Calendar

    Calendar Calendar on the phone works with the web-based Google Calendar™ service for creating and managing events, meetings and appointments. It also works with the Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync calendar once you sign into your Exchange account on the phone. > >...

  • Page 97: Creating An Event

    In Month view, swipe horizontally to see earlier months and later months. In Week or Day view, swipe horizontally to see earlier weeks/days and later weeks/days. When you are viewing earlier or later days, weeks, or months, tap the date icon at the top right to quickly switch to today.

  • Page 98: Editing, Deleting Or Sharing An Event

    NOTE: You can also create a new event by copying the details of an existing event. Just open the event details screen and tap > Copy. Then edit the new event information and tap SAVE. Editing, Deleting or Sharing an Event 1.

  • Page 99: Searching An Event

    setting and Notifications & reminders. You can choose to show the week number, set the day of the week the calendar starts on, and use home time zone when you are travelling. You can also choose event reminder settings such as notification sound, vibration, default reminder time, and more.

  • Page 100: Web Browser

    Web Browser Use Browser to view web pages and search for information. Opening the Browser Press > to launch the web browser. The browser also opens when you tap a web link - for example, in an email or a text message.

  • Page 101: Using Multiple Browser Windows

    Using Multiple Browser Windows You can open several web pages at the same time (one page in each window) and switch between them freely. Opening a New Browser Window > New tab. A new browser window opens and the home page is loaded.

  • Page 102: Changing Browser Settings

    Changing Browser Settings You can configure a number of settings to customize the way you browse the web, including several that you can use to control your privacy. To open the Browser settings screen, tap > Settings in the browser screen.

  • Page 103: Camera

    Camera You can take photos and record videos. Photos and videos are stored on the 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. Capturing a Photo 1.
  • Page 104 Number Function Change the camera settings. Change the flash setting (back camera only). Switch to PHOTO camera mode. Switch to VIDEO camera mode.
  • Page 105 Number Function Exit the camera. Select a color effect or other special effects. Capture a photo. View photos and videos you have taken. Use special photo or video camera modes: PANORAMA , MULTI EXPOSURE and TIMELAPSE. Switch to MANUAL camera mode. Set a time delay before the camera automatically takes a picture after you tap the shutter icon.

  • Page 106: Using Manual Camera Mode

    use smile detection. Using Manual Camera Mode You can use the Manual camera mode to adjust more camera options for your photo, such as ISO, white balance, and exposure. 1. Press > > MANUAL. 2. Aim the camera at the subject. You can make the following adjustments.

  • Page 107: Recording A Video

    PANORAMA: Capture panorama pictures. MULTI EXPOSURE: Capture multiple photos to create collages and special effects. TIME-LAPSE: Set the time interval between each frame when you record time-lapse videos with the back camera. SLOW MOTION: Capture slow-motion video clips. SPORTS: Keep the focus on moving objects. Recording a Video 1.

  • Page 108: Customizing Camera And Video Settings

    exposure bar appears beside the focus point. You can drag up or down to adjust the exposure. Press and hold the focus point to lock the focus. To capture time-lapse video, tap > TIMELAPSE. Tap to start recording and to stop. In Time-Lapse mode, you can tap to save the frame as a photo.

  • Page 109: Gallery

    Volume. Anti-banding: Set the anti-banding value to avoid stripes on the screen when you take pictures or record videos of TV or computer screens. Save location: Change the storage location for captured photos and videos when a microSDXC card is installed. Help: Enable the Help icon on the viewfinder screen, or tap More to view help details.

  • Page 110: Working With Pictures

    Viewing Album Contents Tap an album to view the pictures and videos it contains. Sharing Albums, Pictures, or Videos 1. Press and hold an item in the Albums view to select an album, or after you open an album, to select a picture or a video.
  • Page 111 Number Function Tap to return to the album, where all its contents are displayed in a grid. Delete the picture. Edit the picture. Share the picture.

  • Page 112: Retouching Your Pictures

    Number Function View more options, such as rotate, rename, and print. Add to favorites. NOTES: 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. You can delete a picture or video by tapping >...

  • Page 113: Making A Gif Or A Collage

    Apply filters, old photo effects or blur effects. Crop, rotate, or flip (mirror) the picture. Adjust exposure, contrast, sharpness, and other colour options. Adjust color of the picture. Select a color and draw anything on the picture, or add some text or mosaics to the picture and adjust the effect.

  • Page 114: Playing Videos

    other albums to add more pictures. To make a GIF, tap 2 to 50 pictures in the order (or reverse of the order) that you want them to appear in the GIF. To make a collage, tap 2 to 9 pictures. The pictures you tapped are displayed along the bottom.
  • Page 115 3. Tap the video to view the playback controls.

  • Page 116: Music

    Music Press > > Music to play audio files stored on your phone. Music supports a wide variety of audio formats, so it can play music you purchase from online stores, music you copy from your CD collection, and more. Viewing Your Music Library Press >...

  • Page 117: Playing Music

    Playing Music Tap a song in the music library to listen to it. Tap the playback bar at the bottom of the screen to open the following playback screen. Number Function Return to the music library.
  • Page 118 Number Function Album artwork (if available). Slide left/right to switch to the next/previous song in the playlist. Check the track information. Progress bar. Turn shuffle on or off. Playback control: Skip songs or pause and resume playback. Drag the progress bar to jump to any part of the track.

  • Page 119: Managing Playlists

    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. > Add to playlist next to a song to add it to a playlist or create a new playlist.

  • Page 120: Video Player

    Video Player Use the Video Player app to manage your video library and to watch videos. Opening the Video Library Press > > Video Player to view your video library. Swipe up or down to find the video you want. You can also tap to search for video files, or tap >...
  • Page 121 Number Function Return to the video library list. Change the video ratio (fit to screen). Playback control: Skip videos or pause and resume playback. Drag the slider to jump to any part of the video. Rotate the video.

  • Page 122: Managing Video Files

    Number Function Take a screenshot. Share, trim, or delete the video, or configure player settings. Hide video playback controls and lock the touch screen. NOTES: Slide horizontally on the video to rewind or fast forward. Slide vertically on the right or left part of the screen to adjust volume or brightness, respectively.

  • Page 123: Trimming A Video

    2. Tap the videos you want to share. 3. Tap and select how you want to share them. Trimming a Video 1. Tap a video to start playing it. 2. Tap > Trim. 3. Drag the two purple tabs on the progress bar to select the portion you want to keep.

  • Page 124: Sound Recorder

    Sound Recorder Sound Recorder enables you to record voice memos and listen to them whenever you like. Recording a Voice Memo 1. Press > > Sound Recorder. 2. Tap to turn on or off high quality recording. 3. Tap to start recording. Tap to pause and continue the recording.
  • Page 125 rename, tag, or trim it, check its file information, or set it as your phone ringtone or notification ringtone.

  • Page 126: More Apps

    More Apps Calculator Press > > Calculator to use the phone’s convenient built-in calculator for some basic as well as advanced mathematical equations. NOTE: To see more calculator options, swipe left while holding the phone in portrait view or turn the phone to landscape view. Clock Press >...

  • Page 127: Downloads

    To enable or disable existing alarms directly, tap the switches on the right side of each alarm. to configure alarm settings, including ringtone volume, vibration, alarm duration, volume crescendo, and alarm in silent mode. To change the default alarm ringtone, press >...

  • Page 128: File Manager

    Tap a file to open it with the appropriate application. Press and hold a file to delete or share it. File Manager Quickly access all of your images, videos, audio clips, and other types of files on your phone storage and the microSDXC card. Press >...

  • Page 129: Wi-Fi Utility

    Wi-Fi Utility Wi-Fi Utility can manage your Wi-Fi settings to provide free and high-speed data by automatically connecting your phone to reputable Wi-Fi hotspots. Press > > Wi-Fi Utility, and select a Wi-Fi settings option. Google Apps NOTE: Some Google services may not be available in your region.
  • Page 130 Maps: Find your place and find your way in the world. Photos: Manage photos on the phone and your Google account. Play Movies & TV: Purchase, download and watch movies and TV shows. Play Music: Play music on the phone and on your Google account.

  • Page 131: Settings

    Settings Press > > Settings. Settings contains most of the tools for customizing and configuring your phone. At the top of the Settings screen, you can see setting suggestions. Tap to check or customize the recommended settings. You can also swipe right from the left edge of most setting screens to access the main settings quickly without going back to the main settings screen by screen.

  • Page 132: Data Usage

    Wi-Fi Hotspot Share your phone’s mobile data connection with other devices via Wi-Fi (see Connecting to Networks and Devices – Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection). Data Usage Check and manage mobile data use. You can view and restrict Wi-Fi data usage as well. Tap Data saver to enable Data Saver which prevents apps from using data connection in the background.

  • Page 133: Airplane Mode

    networks for large downloads to avoid high mobile data bills. NOTE: The data usage is measured by your phone, and your carrier’s data usage accounting may differ. Airplane Mode In the Settings app, tap More > Airplane mode to turn airplane mode on or off.

  • Page 134: Device

    Device Display Brightness level: Set the brightness of the display. Adaptive brightness: Automatically adjust screen brightness. Wallpaper: Select a background image or animation for the home screen or lock screen. Sleep: Set the length of time of inactivity before the screen turns off automatically.
  • Page 135 and other events. Navigation key light duration: Control the backlight of the Home Key, Back Key, and Recent Apps Key. Choose one option to set the backlight duration. Notifications Set different notification options for individual apps. Tap an app to block or mute its notifications, select its notification content to display on the lock screen, or let its notifications override your Do No Disturb settings.
  • Page 136 > Reset app preferences to reset all preferences. (You will not lose app data, but app preferences will be restored to default.) to configure apps. In the app list, tap an app to see its information. The following options may be available: FORCE STOP: Stop the app.
  • Page 137 Modify system settings: Allow the app to modify system settings. NOTE: Not all options are available for all apps. Storage The Storage settings menu lets you check memory information for your microSDXC card and phone storage. You can choose the default location for new data, such as photos captured and voice recorded.

  • Page 138: Personal

    configure it to turn on automatically in order to reduce battery use and improve battery life. > Battery optimization. Battery optimization helps prolong battery standby time when you're not using the phone. To turn battery optimization off for specific apps, tap Not optimized >...
  • Page 139 location-related applications, such as finding your location on Google Maps, you must have location services turned on on your phone. 1. Press > > Settings > Location. 2. Slide the Location switch to the On position to turn on location access. 3.
  • Page 140 password is set. Power button instantly locks: Lock protection is activated immediately when you press the Power/Lock Key. This option is available when unlock pattern, PIN or password is set. Lock screen message: Set the text that you may display on the lock screen. Smart Lock: Keep the phone unlocked when connected to trusted devices, in trusted places, or unlocked by trusted faces or voice, when recognizing trusted faces or voices, or...
  • Page 141 Device administrators: View or deactivate apps you have authorized to be device administrators. Unknown sources: Permit installation of apps from sources other than the Play Store. Storage type: Check the credential storage type. Trusted credentials: Display trusted CA certificates. User credentials: View and modify stored credentials. Install from SD card: Install certificates from the internal storage or the microSDXC card.

  • Page 142: Navigation Key

    Google Manage settings for Google apps and services that are installed on your device. Languages and Input Languages: Select a language for your system. Spell checker: Activate Google Spell Checker to check for spelling errors when entering text, and change its settings. Personal dictionary: Add new words to the phone’s dictionary or remove words from the dictionary.

  • Page 143: System

    Apps Key. Select an option to make the switch. Backup and Reset Back up my data: Back up app data, Wi-Fi passwords, and other settings to Google servers after you sign in to your Google account. Backup account: Set the Google account that the data is backed up to.

  • Page 144: About Phone

    Printing Configure Google Cloud Print service or other printer plug-ins installed from the Google Play Store or your printer manufacturer. About Phone View phone status, legal information, and other information. Tap Software Update to check for available software updates for your phone.

  • Page 145: Upgrading The Phone Software

    3. Use your PC to download an upgrade package to your microSDXC card and install it to your phone from the card. NOTE: Visit the ZTE official handset service support website Z-Community (https://community.zteusa.com) to learn more about the above upgrade methods, as well as which phones...

  • Page 146: 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 147 Problem Possible Causes Possible Solution End the call and dial Poor network link quality again. You may be on the part of your switched to a service provider. better-quality network link or phone line. Echo or noise End the call and dial again.
  • Page 148 Problem Possible Causes Possible Solution The standby time is related to your service provider system configuration. The same If you are located in an phone used with area where signaling is different service weak, temporarily power providers’ systems will off the phone. not provide exactly the same length of standby time.
  • Page 149 Problem Possible Causes Possible Solution Cannot turn Battery power has been Recharge the phone’s your phone depleted. battery. The nano-SIM card has Take the nano-SIM card malfunctioned or is to your service provider damaged. for testing. nano-SIM The nano-SIM card is Insert the nano-SIM card error inserted improperly.
  • Page 150 Problem Possible Causes Possible Solution See Phone Calls – You have activated the Adjusting Your Call Cannot Call barring feature. Settings – Barring make Certain Calls. outgoing You have activated the calls Fixed Dialing Numbers Disable this feature. feature. Contact your service provider.

  • Page 151: For Your Safety

    For Your Safety General Safety Don’t make or receive handheld calls while Don’t use at gas driving. Never text stations. while driving. Keep your phone at Your phone may least 10 mm away produce a bright or from your body while flashing light.

  • Page 152: Radio Frequency (Rf) Energy

    Keep away from Avoid contact with pacemakers and other liquids. Keep your electronic medical phone dry. devices. Power off when asked Don’t take your phone to in hospitals and apart. medical facilities. Power off when told to Only use approved in aircrafts and accessories.
  • Page 153 Display Grant section of www.fcc.gov/oet/ea/fccid after searching on FCC ID: SRQ- Z558VL. The FCC ID also can be found on the device when you touch the Home Key > Settings > About phone > Regulatory information.

  • Page 154: Fcc Regulations

    various phones and at various positions, they all meet the government requirements. SAR compliance for body-worn operation is based on a separation distance of 0.4 inches (10 mm) between the unit and the human body. Carry this device at least 0.4 inches (10 mm) away from your body to ensure RF exposure level compliant or lower to the reported level.

  • Page 155: Hearing Aid Compatibility (Hac) Regulations For Mobile Phones

    NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio...
  • Page 156 Although analog wireless phones do not usually cause interference with hearing aids or cochlear implants, digital wireless phones sometimes do because of electromagnetic energy emitted by the phone's antenna, backlight, or other components. Your phone is compliant with FCC HAC regulations (ANSI C63.19- 2011).
  • Page 157 information on hearing aid compatibility. If you have questions about return or exchange policies, consult your service provider or phone retailer. M-Ratings: Phones rated M3 or M4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to generate less interference to hearing devices than phones that are not labeled.

  • Page 158: Distraction

    Distraction Driving Full attention must be given to driving at all times in order to reduce the risk of an accident. Using a phone while driving (even with a hands free kit) can cause distraction and lead to an accident. You must comply with local laws and regulations restricting the use of wireless devices while driving.
  • Page 159 operations or lower image quality. Clean your phone and its accessories with a soft material such as cleaning cloth for eyeglass lenses. Do not use alcohol or other corrosive substances for cleaning or allow them to get inside. Do not expose your phone or its accessories to open flames or lit tobacco products.

  • Page 160: Small Children

    products. Do not carry your phone in your back pocket as it could break when you sit down. Small Children Do not leave your phone and its accessories within the reach of small children or allow them to play with it. They could hurt themselves or others, or could accidentally damage the phone.

  • Page 161: Air Bags

    Air Bags Do not place a phone in the area over an air bag or in the air bag deployment area as an airbag inflates with great force and serious injury could result. Store the phone safely before driving your vehicle. Seizures/Blackouts The phone can produce a bright or flashing light.

  • Page 162: Electrical Safety

    Emergency Calls This phone, like any other wireless phone, operates using radio signals, which cannot guarantee connection in all conditions. Therefore, you should not rely solely on any wireless phone for emergency communications. Loud Noise This phone is capable of producing loud noises, which may damage your hearing.

  • Page 163: Radio Frequency Interference

    the vehicle electrical system. Faulty and Damaged Products Do not attempt to disassemble the phone or its accessories. Only qualified personnel can service or repair the phone or its accessories. If your phone (or its accessories) 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 164: 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.

  • Page 165: Explosive Environments

    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. Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres include fuelling areas, below decks on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, and areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders.

  • Page 166: Specifications

    Specifications Handset specifications are shown in the following table. Operating system Android N Handset standards LTE/GSM/UMTS/CDMA Dimensions 6.5" (H) x 3.3" (W) x 0.37" (D) Weight 7.36 oz. (with battery) Display 6" 1920×1080 Camera Front 5 MP; Back 13 MP mono + 13 MP RGB Internal memory ROM: 16 GB, RAM: 2 GB...
  • Page 167 M4/T3 NOTE: The phone’s talk time and idle time are based on ideal working environments. The use of extended backlighting, browser, and network conditions can reduce battery life and talk/idle time.

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