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Optus X Start 4
ZTE P503
User Manual
LEGAL INFORMATION
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 © 2023 ZTE CORPORATION
All rights reserved.
No part of this publication may be quoted, reproduced,
translated or used in any form or by any means, electronic or
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- Page 1 Optus X Start 4 ZTE P503 User Manual LEGAL INFORMATION 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 © 2023 ZTE CORPORATION All rights reserved.
- Page 2 Images and screenshots used in this manual are for illustration only and may differ from the actual product. Trademarks ZTE and the ZTE logos are trademarks of ZTE Corporation. Android is a trademark of Google LLC. ® The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
- Page 3 ZTE Corporation is under license. microSDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. eSafety The Australian Government maintains an eSafety online information and reporting portal. If you experience any safety concerns online while using our products please report at https://www.esafety.gov.au/...
- Page 4 WARNING Safety information that, if ignored, may cause serious damage to the equipment or danger to personal safety. Version No.: R1.0 Edition Time: November 2023...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Device Overview ............9 Knowing the Keys ............10 Setting Up Your Phone ..........11 Charging the Phone ............. 13 Powering On/Off ............13 Setting Up for the First Time ........14 Knowing the Home Screen ........... 14 View Notifications and the Quick Settings Panel ..15 Personalizing ............ - Page 6 Connecting to Devices .......... 26 ® Bluetooth ..............26 ® Wi-Fi Direct ..............27 Connecting to a Computer via USB ......28 Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection ....29 Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection through Tethering ..................29 Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection as a Wi-Fi Hotspot ..................
- Page 7 Message Settings ............41 Camera ..............42 Taking Pictures ............42 Recording Videos ............43 Gallery ..............44 Opening Gallery ............44 Sharing Pictures and Videos ........44 Retouching Your Pictures ..........44 YT Music ..............45 Settings ..............45 Network and internet ............
- Page 8 For Your Safety ............54 General Safety ............54 Radio Frequency (RF) Energy ........56 Distractions..............58 Product Handling ............58 Electrical Safety ............64 Radio Frequency Interference ........65 Explosive Environments ..........67 Technical Specifications ........68 CE Caution.............. 70 Battery Caution ............
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Page 9: Device Overview
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Page 10: Knowing The Keys
Knowing the Keys Function Press to turn the screen on or off Press and hold for Go Assistant Power key Long press 3-5 seconds for power down / restart options Press or hold to turn the volume up or Volume key down. -
Page 11: Setting Up Your Phone
Setting Up Your Phone The SIM card can be installed or removed while the phone is turned on. Power off your phone before removing or replacing the battery. WARNING! To avoid damage to the phone, do not use any other kind of SIM cards, or any non-standard SIM card cut from a SIM card. - Page 12 2. Install the SIM card and the microSDXC card as shown. Micro SD memory card is optional if you want to increase device storage. nano-SIM card microSDXC card 3. Insert the battery, making sure the connectors align. Gently push down on the battery until it clicks into place.
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Page 13: Charging The Phone
You should fully charge the battery as soon as possible. WARNING! Use only ZTE-approved chargers and USB cables. The use of unapproved accessories could damage your phone or cause the battery to explode. -
Page 14: Setting Up For The First Time
Setting Up for the First Time When you first power on your phone after you purchase it or reset it to factory settings, you need to do some settings before using it. Touch the language to select the language you want to use and then touch START. -
Page 15: View Notifications And The Quick Settings Panel
View Notifications and the Quick Settings Panel Pull down from the top of the screen to view Notifications. Pull down again to open the quick settings panel: Pull down from the top of the screen Touch the Settings icon as a shortcut to the Settings menu: Settings... -
Page 16: Personalizing
Personalizing Choosing Your Wallpaper You can set the wallpaper for the home screen and the lock screen. 1. Touch and hold on a blank area of the home screen and touch Wallpapers. 2. Touch Gallery to select an image or directly touch a built-in static wallpaper. -
Page 17: 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. Turn on Do Not Disturb Mode 1. Swipe down from the top of the screen with two fingers to access the Quick Settings. -
Page 18: 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. 3G connected No signal 4G connected Signal strength Mobile data in use... - Page 19 Notification Icons The status bar at the top of the home screen provides notification icons on the left. Below are some of the icons you may see. New SMS/MMS USB tethering on New message(s) from Open Wi-Fi network the Gmail™ app detected Downloading/ Missed call...
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Page 20: Using Quick Settings
Using Quick Settings The Quick Settings make it convenient to view or change the most common settings for your phone. Swipe down from the status bar and drag the notification panel downwards to open the Quick Settings panel. To turn on or off settings quickly: 1. -
Page 21: Opening And Switching Apps
Opening and Switching Apps Open an App 1. Swipe up on the home screen to view apps. 2. Slide up or down on the screen and touch an app to open NOTE: Drag the slider on the right side of the screen to the initial letter of the app you need, or touch the search box at the top to search for apps. -
Page 22: Security
Security Protecting Your Phone with a Screen Lock 1. Swipe up from the home screen and touch Settings > Security > Screen lock. 2. Touch Swipe, Pattern, PIN, or Password. Touch Swipe to allow unlocking with a ‘swipe' gesture. Anyone can unlock the screen by touching the display and sliding up. - Page 23 Turn On Screen Pinning 1. Swipe up from the home screen and touch Settings > Security > More security settings > App pinning. 2. Touch the Off switch. 3. To add security for unpinning, switch on Lock device when unpinning and set up a screen lock as prompted, or switch on Ask for unlock pattern/PIN/password before unpinning if you’ve set a screen lock already.
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Page 24: Connecting To Networks
Connecting to Networks Connecting to Mobile Network Set Access Point Names To connect to the Internet, you can use the default Access Point Names (APN). And if you want to add a new APN, please contact the service provider to get the necessary information. -
Page 25: Connecting To A Wi-Fi Network
2. Turn on mobile data related switches. Switch on/off Mobile data to turn on/off mobile data access. Switch on/off Roaming to turn on/off mobile data when roaming. Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network 1. Swipe up from the home screen and touch Settings > Network and internet >... -
Page 26: Connecting To Devices
Connecting to Devices ® Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communication technology. Phones or other devices with Bluetooth capabilities can exchange information wirelessly within a distance of about 10 meters (33 feet). The Bluetooth devices must be paired before communication is performed. 1. -
Page 27: Wi-Fi Direct
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 ® Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct allows Wi-Fi devices to share files and data directly by connecting to each other without wireless access points (hotspots). -
Page 28: Connecting To A Computer Via Usb
Connecting to a Computer via USB You can connect your phone to a computer with a USB cable and transfer music, pictures, and other files in both directions. Your phone stores these files in the phone storage or on a removable microSDXC card. USB tethering will be turned off automatically when you use USB to transfer files between your phone and computer. -
Page 29: Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection
Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection You can share your phone’s data capabilities through tethering or by activating the Wi-Fi hotspot feature to create a mobile hotspot. Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection through Tethering You can use tethering to share your phone’s Internet connection with a computer or other device that connects to your phone via USB cable or by Bluetooth. -
Page 30: Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection As A Wi-Fi Hotspot
Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection as 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 data connection on a mobile network and may result in data charges. NOTE: When the portable Wi-Fi hotspot feature is enabled, you cannot use your phone’s Wi-Fi capability to access the... -
Page 31: Phone Calls
Phone Calls Place a Call by Dialing 1. From the home screen, touch 2. Touch to open the dial pad and enter the phone number or the contact name. Touch to delete incorrect digits. NOTE: As you enter the phone number or the contact name, your phone searches for matching information in your contacts. -
Page 32: Answering Or Rejecting Calls
phone numbers contained in the message. 1. From the home screen, touch 2. Touch the conversation. 3. To call the message sender, touch at the top; to call a number in the message text, touch the number and touch Call Your Contacs 1. - Page 33 Reject a Call When you receive a phone call, swipe down on the screen to reject the call. You can also touch the Reply icon to reject the call and select a preset text message or edit one to send to the caller.
- Page 34 and switch to the other call that has been put on hold. Touch to end the current call. WARNING! Because of higher volume levels, do not place the phone near your ear during speakerphone use. Call Settings Call settings let you set fast dial, voicemail, call forwarding, and other settings.
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Page 35: 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. You can view and add contact information directly from Phone, Gmail, and message applications. Creating a Contact 1. -
Page 36: Importing And Exporting Contacts
has to search for it. The contacts matched will be listed. Importing and Exporting Contacts You can import/export contacts from one account to another, or from/to the phone storage or an installed microSDXC card. This is especially useful when you need to transfer contacts between different devices. -
Page 37: Setting A Ringtone For A Contact
4. Edit the file name if needed and touch SAVE to create the file. Setting a Ringtone for a Contact Assign a special ringtone to a contact, so you know who is calling when you hear the ringtone. 1. Swipe up from the home screen and touch 2. -
Page 38: Gmail
Gmail Swipe up on the home screen and touch Gmail. Use it to receive and send emails from your Gmail accounts or other accounts, using POP3 or IMAP, or access your Exchange ActiveSync account for your corporate email needs. Setting up the First Email Account 1. -
Page 39: Responding To An Email
Responding to an Email You can reply to or forward a message that you receive. 1. Open the message you want to reply to or forward from the Inbox. 2. Do the following as you need: To reply to the sender, touch Reply ... -
Page 40: Messages
Messages You can use Messages to exchange text messages (SMS) and multimedia messages (MMS). Opening the Messages Screen From the home screen touch The Messages screen opens, where you can create a new message or open an ongoing message thread. ... -
Page 41: Message Options
to add more recipients. 4. Touch to add a picture, video, or to share a Contact. 5. Touch to send. NOTES: You can also include email addresses as recipients for a multimedia message. When you add an attachment the message is converted to a multi-media message (MMS) and charges may apply Message Options On the Messages screen, touch and hold a thread and the... -
Page 42: Camera
Camera Taking Pictures From the home screen touch Aim the camera at the subject and make any necessary adjustment. Swipe right to select other camera modes. -
Page 43: Recording Videos
WARNING! Keep a safe distance when using the flash. Do not point the flash towards the eyes of people or animals. NOTE: You can spread or pinch on the screen to zoom in or out before taking pictures. Touch the shutter to take a shot Recording Videos 1. -
Page 44: Gallery
Gallery Opening Gallery Slide up on the home screen and select Gallery to view your pictures and videos. Sharing Pictures and Videos 1. Touch and hold a picture or video to select it. 2. Touch more items that you want to share. 3. -
Page 45: Yt Music
YT Music Touch the YT Music icon to start the music player. Press Library to see your local music files. YT Music is provided by You Tube so please check their instructions for usage. Settings From the home screen touch Settings. The Settings app contains most of the tools for customizing and configuring your phone. -
Page 46: Connected Devices
Mobile Network Open Settings and touch Network and internet > Mobile network to control mobile data, set access point names and other network options. See Connecting to Mobile Network. Hotspot & Tethering Open Settings and touch Network and internet > Hotspot &... -
Page 47: Apps And Notifications
You can also touch Connected devices > Connection preferences > Printing to use the default printing service or other printer plug-ins installed from the Google Play Store or your printer manufacturer. Apps and notifications Apps Open Settings and touch Apps to see recently opened apps or all apps installed on your phone and manage them. -
Page 48: Battery
Special App Access Open Settings and touch Apps > Special app access to set special access options of apps. Battery Open Settings and touch Battery to view the battery level, check what has been using the battery, enable battery saver, or optimize apps to improve battery life. Display Open Settings and touch Display to configure the display options, including brightness level, wallpaper, screen sleep... -
Page 49: Storage
Storage Open Settings and touch Storage to view the memory information of the internal phone storage and the microSDXC card (if one is installed). Touch System, Apps, Videos, etc to view more info on each category. Privacy Open Settings > Privacy to check App permissions password visibility, notifications displayed on the lock screen and whether Google can auto-fill login and password details. - Page 50 Screen lock: Disable the screen lock or enable it with swipe, pattern, PIN, or password. See Protecting Your Phone With a Screen Lock. Settings > Security > More security settings Device admin apps: View or deactivate apps you have authorized to be device administrators.
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Page 51: Location
Location Switch Location services (GPS) on or off. Check which apps have Location permissions enabled. Allow Bluetooth and Wi-Fi scanning Allow Emergency Location Services Users & Accounts Open Settings and touch Passwords and accounts to manage your accounts and synchronization. Touch Add account to sign in to or create accounts on your phone. -
Page 52: System
System Languages and input Open Settings and touch System > Languages and input to configure options related to system language, input methods and assistance, speech input and output as well as mouse/trackpad input. Gestures Open Settings > System > Gestures to control the Power key functions for Google Assistant and Shutdown options. -
Page 53: Software Update
of important data. You need to sign in to your Google account to use this feature. Reset Options Open Settings and touch System > Reset options to reset network settings, app preferences, or the phone to factory default status. About Phone Open Settings >... -
Page 54: For Your Safety
For Your Safety General Safety Don’t make or receive phone calls while driving. Never text while driving. Keep your phone at least 5 mm away from your body while making calls. Small parts may cause choking. Your phone can produce a loud sound. To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods. - Page 55 Turn off when told to on aircraft and at airports. Turn off when near explosive materials or liquids. Don’t use at gas stations. Your phone may produce a bright or flashing light. Don’t dispose of your phone in fire. Avoid extreme temperatures. Avoid contact with liquids.
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Page 56: Radio Frequency (Rf) Energy
Radio Frequency (RF) Energy General Statement on RF Energy Your phone contains a transmitter and a receiver. When it is ON, it receives and transmits RF energy. When you communicate with your phone, the system handling your call controls the power level at which your phone transmits. Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Your mobile device is a radio transmitter and receiver. - Page 57 Body Worn Operation Important safety information regarding radio frequency radiation (RF) exposure: To ensure compliance with RF exposure guidelines the phone must be used with a minimum of 5 mm separation from the body. Failure to observe these instructions could result in your RF exposure exceeding the relevant guideline limits.
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Page 58: Distractions
Distractions 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 59 Keep the screen and camera lens clean. An unclean screen or camera lens may slow down the phone's reaction to your operations or interfere with the image quality. Clean your phone and its accessories with a soft material such as cleaning cloth for eyeglass lenses.
- Page 60 Do not carry your phone in your back pocket as it could break when you sit down. Battery Safety Using ZTE-unapproved or incompatible battery, charger or power adapter may damage your device, shorten its lifespan or cause a fire, explosion or other hazards.
- Page 61 If the battery damages or shows signs of swelling or leakage, please stop use immediately and contact ZTE or ZTE authorized service provider for replacement. Return the worn-out battery to the provider or put it in the designated recycle place.
- Page 62 damage the phone. Your phone contains small parts with sharp edges that may cause an injury or may become detached and create a choking hazard. Demagnetization To avoid the risk of demagnetization, do not allow electronic devices or magnetic media close to your phone for a long time.
- Page 63 Seizures/ Blackouts The phone can produce a bright or flashing light. A small percentage of people may be susceptible to blackouts or seizures (even if they have never had one before) when exposed to flashing lights or light patterns such as when playing games or watching videos.
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Page 64: Electrical Safety
wireless phone for emergency communications. Loud Noise This phone is capable of producing loud noises, which may damage your hearing. Turn down the volume before using headphones, Bluetooth headsets or other audio devices. Phone Heating Your phone may become warm during charging and during normal use. -
Page 65: Radio Frequency Interference
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 66 mobile phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker. To achieve this, use the phone on the opposite ear to your pacemaker and do not carry it in a breast pocket. Hearing Aids People with hearing aids or other cochlear implants may experience interfering noises when using wireless devices or when one is nearby.
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Page 67: Explosive Environments
Interference in Vehicles Please note that because of possible interference to electronic equipment, some vehicle manufacturers forbid the use of mobile phones in their vehicles unless a hands- free kit with an external antenna is included in the installation. Explosive Environments Gas Stations and Explosive Atmospheres In locations with potentially explosive atmospheres, obey all posted signs to turn off wireless devices such as your phone... -
Page 68: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications Size and Weight 137.35 x 67.6 x 10.7 mm. 144.5g with battery Networks 4G LTE Band 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40 LTE Data Rates: 150M Down / 75M Up 3G UMTS 850, 900, 2100 MHz. 42Mbps Down Display 5”FWVGA 480 x 960, Capacitive touch. - Page 69 Connectivity Bluetooth 4.2, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, 3.5mm jack NAHJ, micro USB 2.0 SIM Card Nano SIM, 4FF format.
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Page 70: Ce Caution
CE Caution Battery Caution Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions. USB Port This product shall only be connected to a USB interface of version USB 2.0. Proper Use Please do not touch the antenna area on your device. -
Page 71: Disposal Of Your Old Appliance
For this product’s recycling information based on WEEE directive, please send an e-mail to weee@zte.com.cn For Australia – please dispose of your old phone in any Mobile Muster collection station which are in...