Zte Sonata 3 Quick Start Manual

Getting to know your
ZTE Sonata
Volume keys
Clear and Simple
Quick Start Guide
Back key
More information Text and picture messaging

Send a text message

On the web
Detailed support information, including device 1. From the home screen,
specifications and troubleshooting, is available at tap Messaging
www.cricketwireless.com/support/devices.
2. Tap New message
a new text message.
On the phone
3. In the To field, enter a
• Call Customer Care at 1-855-246-2461 or
number or a contact
• Dial 611 from your cell phone. name or tap Contacts
to access your contacts.
Accessories
4. Tap the Type message
field and enter your
For more information concerning accessories,
message.
please visit your local Cricket store location or go to
www.cricketwireless.com/shop/accessories. 5. Tap Send
message.

Send a picture message

1. Follow steps 1-4 above.
2. Tap the Paperclip
Note: Store and online inventories may vary.
3. Tap Picture
desired picture.
Product meets FCC Radio Frequency Exposure Guidelines—FCC ID
SRQ-Z831. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
4. Tap Send
is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
the message.
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Phone setup
3
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1. Place your finger in the slot
at the bottom of the back
cover to lift and remove
the cover.
Proximity and light sensor
Headset port
Indicator light
2. Hold the nano-SIM card
Earpiece
with the cut corner oriented
Camera lens
as shown and slide it into
the card slot.
Status and
notification bar
WARNING!
To avoid damage to the
phone, do not use any other
kind of SIM card or any non-standard
nano-SIM card cut from a SIM card. You
Power key
can get a standard nano-SIM card from your
Touch screen
service provider.
3. Insert a microSDHC™
card (not included) with
gold-colored contacts
facing down.
Home key
Recent
apps key
4. Insert the battery, making
Microphone
sure the connectors align.
Replace the back cover.
Charging/data port
Email
Email setup (Gmail
Yahoo! , etc.)
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.
1. From the home screen,
tap Apps > Email
to start
2. Select an account type,
enter your email address and
password, and then tap Next.
3. Confirm email account
settings and tap Next.
4. Name the account, enter
your name as it will appear
on outgoing messages, and
tap Next. Your email will begin
to send the
to synchronize with your phone.
Note: To set up corporate email,
contact your IT administrator.
Create and send an
.
email message
and select
1. From the home screen, tap
Apps > Email
to send
2. To compose a new message,
tap Compose .
3. Tap the To field and enter email address or name,
or tap Contacts
4. Enter a subject and email message.
5. To attach files to the email message, tap
Menu , then tap Attach file and make
your selection.
6. Tap Send to send the message.
Touch screen
Navigating your phone
• Press and hold the screen
to unlock.
• Use your fingertip to lightly
touch the screen.
• Use quick flicks of your finger
on the touch screen to swipe
up, down, left, and right.
• Spread two fingers apart or
pinch them together on the
screen to zoom in or out on a
web page or a Gallery image.
• To return to the previous
screen, tap the Back key .
• Tap the Home key at any time
to return to the main home screen.
Press and hold the Home key
to access Google Now ™ .
• Tap the Recent apps key
access recently viewed apps.
• Tap Apps to access
applications on your phone.
Notifications panel
• Tap the top of the screen and drag your finger
down to see the Notifications panel.
• Tap to expand the quick settings menu.
• Tap to turn Battery Saver on.
• Tap to access the settings menu.
• Tap to change position of icons on the
Notifications panel.
• Swipe right or left to clear individual
notifications or tap to clear all.
Value Added Services
Cricket Services
,
™
These services make using Cricket even better
and easier.
.
My Cricket: Access billing, make a quick
payment, view usage and access support
from the palm of your hand.
Cricket Wi-Fi Manager: Helps you save your
high-speed data by seeking out free and open
Wi-Fi ® hotspots whenever you're near them. Also
remembers your favorite Wi-Fi hotspots and
connects you automatically. Cricket does the
searching so you can do the saving.
Visual Voicemail: Quickly view, access and
play back your voicemail messages. Easily
save important numbers to your Favorites list
and respond to messages by calling back
or texting.
Deezer: Listen on-the-go with
ad-free streaming music, download your
favorites to your phone, and get customized
.
playlists based on your preferences.
Additional Value-Added Services
Selfie: Take selfies quickly and easily. Access
to access your contacts.
the front-facing camera from the lock screen
or from the Apps menu to capture the
moment instantly without switching between
camera modes.
AskMD: This app is more than just a symptom
checker. It's a personalized health consultation
that helps identify what's bothering you and
gets you organized around your health,
enabling you to have a better doctor's visit
and ultimately get healthier.
Personalize

Set wallpaper

• To change your home screen
wallpaper, press and hold a
blank part of the home screen
and tap Wallpapers.
• Tap a wallpaper to set it.
You can also tap GALLERY
or LIVE WALLPAPER for
additional options.
Add to home screen
•
Tap Apps , press and hold
the desired app, and drag it
to the home screen.
•
Press and hold a blank part
of the screen and tap Widgets.
Press and hold the desired
widget and drag it to the
home screen.
to
•
Press and hold a blank part
of the screen and then tap
Themes or Effects to change
the theme or home screen
transition effect.
Organize home screens
•
To move an icon, press and hold it and drag it to
a new location. To delete it, drag it to Remove
• Press and hold an icon and drag it to Folder
To keep your stuff together just how you like, drag
additional icons to add them to an existing folder.
•
To rename a folder, tap it, and then tap the folder
name. Enter a name and then tap Done.
Apps on Google Play
™
The Sonata™ 3 is preloaded with great apps to take
your experience to the next level. To find additional
apps to make your phone experience even better,
check out Google Play.

Access Google Play

1. From the home screen,
tap Play Store .
2. Enter your existing Google
account or create one
following the steps on
the screen.
Navigate Google Play
From Play Store, you will have
multiple ways to search for
apps, games, and more.
1. Tap a category to browse
popular apps, games,
movies, and music
organized by popularity
or category.
2. Tap Search to search
the Play Store for a specific
game or app.
3. To install, tap the app and
follow instructions. Once
installed, you will see a
notification in the Notifications
panel. Open the app from this
notification or by locating the
app in Apps .
Note: A payment method, such as Google Wallet
is required to purchase apps.
Calls and voicemail

Make a call

1. From the home screen,
tap Phone .
2. Type the name or phone
number of a contact in the
search box at the top of
the screen. Or, tap and
enter a phone number. Tap
the matching contact or tap
to place the call.

Check voicemail

1. From the home screen, tap
Phone
, then tap .
2. Press and hold the 1 key .
Use call waiting
Call waiting helps you answer
or hold a call while you are on
an existing call.
1. While on a call, you will hear a
tone if another call comes in.
Tap Hold current and answer.
2. Tap to merge calls or
tap to switch between
active calls.
Note: To access call settings, tap
Menu from the dialer screen.
.
.
Camera and video

Take a picture

1. From the home screen,
tap Camera .
Note: Choose from three
different modes (MANUAL,
AUTO, and FUN) that offer
options for every type of
photographer – see user
manual for additional
photo features and settings.
2. Tap > CAMERA to adjust
your camera settings.
3. Zoom in and out by pinching
with your fingers or by using
the Volume keys.
4. Tap the Shutter button to
take a photo.

Take a video

1. Tap > VIDEO to adjust your
camcorder settings.
2. In camera mode, tap Start
recording to start and tap
Stop recording to stop
recording video.

Share a picture or video

1. From the home screen, tap
Apps > Gallery .
2. Tap an album and then tap a
photo or video.
3. Tap and select an option
for sharing.
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