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The SIM card can be installed or removed while the phone is turned on. Power off your phone before removing or replacing the battery.
To avoid damage to the phone, do not use any other kind of SIM cards, or any non-standard nano-SIM card cut from a SIM card. You can get a standard nanoSIM card from your service provider.
Your phone's battery should have enough power for the phone to turn on, find a signal, and make a few calls. You should fully charge the battery as soon as possible.
Use only ZTE-approved chargers and USB cables. The use of unapproved accessories could damage your phone or cause the battery to explode.
NOTE:
If the battery is extremely low, you may be unable to power on the phone even when it is being charged. In this case, try again after charging the phone for at least 20 minutes. Contact the customer service if you still cannot power on the phone after prolonged charging.
Your phone automatically goes into sleep mode when it is not in use for some time. The display is turned off to save power and the keys are locked to prevent accidental operations.
You can wake up your phone by turning on the display and unlocking the keys.
NOTE:
If you have set an unlock pattern, a PIN, or a password for your phone, you'll need to draw the pattern, or enter the PIN/password to unlock the phone.
Key | Function |
Power key |
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Home key![]() |
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Back key![]() | Touch to go to the previous screen. |
Recent apps key![]() | Touch to see recently used apps. |
Volume key | Press or hold either end of the key to turn the volume up or down. |
NOTE:
If the phone freezes or takes too long to respond, you can press and hold the Power key for about 10 seconds to restart the phone.
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 field to select the language. Then follow the prompts to set up Wi-Fi, name, protection, Google services, and other options.
Your phone allows you to quickly lock the screen and keys (put the phone to sleep mode) when not in use and to turn the screen back on and unlock it when you need it.
To lock the screen and keys:
To quickly turn the screen off and lock the keys, press the Power key.
NOTE:
To save battery power, the phone automatically turns off the screen after some time of inactivity. You will still be able to receive messages and calls while the phone screen is off.
To unlock the screen and keys:
NOTE:
If you have set a screen lock Pattern, PIN or Password for your phone (see Protecting Your Phone With Screen Locks), you'll need to draw the pattern or enter the PIN/Password to unlock your screen.
The home screen is the starting point for your phone's applications, functions, and menus. You can customise your home screen by adding folders, widgets, and more.
Extra Screens
Extra screens can be added providing more space for app icons, widgets, and more. Drag an app icon from the Apps lsit to the home screen, if you wish to create an alternate or extra home screen then drag the tile to the right to create a new page.
To add an application shortcut to a screen:
You can set the wallpaper for the home screen and lock screen.
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:
Swipe down from the top of the screen with two fingers to access the Quick Settings or swipe down twice with one finger. Then swipe left to show the second page of options.
Find and touch the option Do not disturb. Touching once turns Do not disturb mode On or Off. Long press displays the settings or you can go to the settings by swiping up from the screen and touch Settings > Sound > Do not disturb.
Settings for Do not disturb mode:
You can protect your phone by creating a screen lock. When it is enabled, you need to swipe up on the screen, draw a pattern or enter a numeric PIN or password to unlock the phone's screen and keys.
Open an App
Switch Between Recently Opened Apps
NOTE:
Double-tap the Recent apps key to quickly switch between two most recently opened apps.
Control Mobile Data Use
Set Access Point Names
To connect to the Internet you can use the default Access Point Names (APN). If you want to add a new APN, please contact the service provider to get the necessary information.
NOTE:
To set the APN to default settings, touch > Reset to default.
Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that can provide Internet access at distances of up to 100 meters, depending on the Wi-Fi router and your surroundings.
Switch on Wi-Fi and touch Wi-Fi to scan for available networks. Touch a network name to connect to it.
If the network is secured, enter the password and touch Connect.
NOTE:
Your phone automatically connects to previously used Wi-Fi networks when they are in range.
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 (about 33 feet). The Bluetooth devices must be paired before the communication is performed.
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.
You can share your phone's data capabilities through tethering or by activating the Wi-Fi hotspot feature to create a mobile hotspot.
Share Your Mobile Data Connection via USB
You can access the Internet on your computer via the USB tethering feature of your phone. The feature needs data connection on a mobile network and may result in data charges.
NOTE:
You cannot transfer files between your phone and your computer when the phone is USB tethered.
NOTE:
To stop sharing your data connection, switch off USB tethering or disconnect the USB cable.
Share Your Mobile Data Connection via Bluetooth
If your computer can obtain an Internet connection via Bluetooth, you can configure your phone to share its mobile data connection with your computer.
NOTE:
To stop sharing your data connection, switch off Bluetooth tethering.
Share Your Mobile Data Connection as a WiFi Hotspot
You can share your phone's data connection with other devices by turning your phone into a portable Wi-Fi hotspot. The feature needs 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 Internet. You still remain connected to the Internet via your mobile data network.
NOTE:
To stop sharing your data connection, switch off Wi-Fi hotspot.
Touch the phone icon to launch the Phone application. This will open in the same state it was last used, this can be the Dial Pad view or the Favorites / Recents / Contacts view.
NOTE:
To make an international call, touch and hold the 0 key to enter the plus (+) symbol. Next, enter the country code, followed by the city/area code and then the phone number.
From Contacts
From the Dialler
The call history is a list of all calls you have placed, received or missed. It provides a convenient way to redial a number, return a call or add a number to your contacts.
While viewing a text message, you can call the sender or phone numbers contained in the message.
To call a number in the message text, touch the number.
When you receive a phone call:
If the screen is locked, slide up to answer the call.
If the screen is unlocked, touch to answer the call.
NOTE:
To silence the ringer before answering the call, press either end of the Volume key. You will still be able to answer the call.
When you receive a phone call:
If the screen is locked, slide down to reject the call.
If the screen is unlocked, touch to reject the call.
You can touch to reject the call and select a preset text message or touch Write your own... to edit one and send to the caller.
During a call, you will see a number of onscreen options. Touch an option to select it.
Touch to put the current call on hold and call a third party.
Touch to put the call on hold.
Touch to make a call from the Contacts list.
Touch to mute or enable your microphone.
Touch to switch to the keypad when you need to enter a code (for example, the PIN for your voicemail or bank account) during the call.
Touch to turn the speaker ON or Off.
Touch to end the current call.
Because of higher volume levels, do not place the phone near your ear during speakerphone use.
You can add contacts on your phone and synchronise them with the contacts in your Google account or other accounts that support contact syncing.
To see your contacts, touch the Home key > Contacts icon.
You can use Messaging to exchange text messages (SMS) and multimedia messages (MMS).
Touch > Settings in the Messaging screen to change the message settings.
You can open several web pages at the same time (one page in each window) and switch between them freely.
To open a new browser window:
Touch at the top of the screen and then touch New tab. A new browser window opens and the homepage is loaded. To switch between browser windows:
NOTE:
Swipe a web page horizontally or touch its to close the browser window. Touch
at the top of the screen and then touch Close all tabs to close all windows.
You can configure a number of settings to customise the way you browse the web, including several that you can use to control your privacy.
To open the Browser settings screen, touch > Settings in the browser screen.
Slide Left on the camera screen to change Camera Mode:
Auto – normal mode
Manual – Allows some manual control of ISO, Contrast and White Balance
Panorama – take a continuous panorama shot
Filters: Choose preset colour balance filters
Change the storage location
Configure the volume key to be the Shutter, Volume or Zoom
Switch the shutter sound on or off
Enable Location saving (Geo-tagging)
Change the picture size (resolution)
Countdown timer
Composition line
Anti-banding
Touch the Home key and slide up on the screen. Touch the Gallery to view albums of your pictures and videos.
Open the Gallery app all pictures and videos on your phone are displayed.
Touch Folders to view different folders on your handset or memory card.
To share albums, pictures, or videos:
Touch the picture to open it, touch and select how you want to share the items.
To delete albums, pictures, or videos:
Touch the picture to open it, touch > OK to delete the image.
You can use You Tube music which is a built in app or you can download alternate music players from Play Store.
If you don't want to save the memo after recording it, touch Delete > Delete to delete it.
Touch the Home key and slide up on the screen. Touch Settings. The Settings app contains most of the tools for customising and configuring your phone.
Wi-FI
Open Settings > Network & internet and touch Wi-Fi. You can turn Wi-Fi on or off and configure your Wi-Fi connections.
Mobile Network
Open Settings > Network & internet and touch Mobile network to control mobile data use, set access point names, or select mobile network or network types.
Data usage
Open Settings > Network & internet and touch Data usage to check and manage mobile data use. You can view and restrict Wi-Fi data usage as well.
NOTE:
The data usage is measured by your phone, and your carrier's data usage accounting may differ.
Hotspot & tethering
Open Settings > Network & internet and touch Hotspot & tethering to share your phone's mobile data connection with PCs or other devices via Wi-Fi.
Flight Mode
Open Settings > Network & internet and touch the switch beside Flight mode to turn it on or off. All the phone's radios that transmit voice or data are turned off when flight mode is on.
Advanced
Call Settings – Control call forwarding (voicecmail) and hide my number settings under Additional settings
USB tethering
While the phone is connected to a computer via the USB cable, you can open Settings > Network & internet > Hotspot & tethering and touch USB tethering to share your phone's mobile data with the computer.
Bluetooth Tethering
Open Settings > Network & internet > Hotspot & tethering and touch Bluetooth tethering to share your phone's mobile data with the connected Bluetooth device.
Open Settings > Connected devices and touch Bluetooth. You can turn Bluetooth on or off and configure your Bluetooth connections.
Open Settings and touch Apps & Notifications. You can set the common notification options and different options for individual apps. Touch 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 not disturb settings.
Open Settings and touch Apps & notifications to see apps installed on your phone and manage them. Touch an app to see its information and options.
Open Settings-> Apps & notifications and touch Default apps to set the default application for certain operation. For example, you can set Email or Gmail as the default email app.
Open Settings and touch Battery to view the battery level and enable Power-saver mode. Touch App Power-saver manager to configure power management for apps, check the battery usage and the apps that consume battery power improperly, and cool down the battery by disabling running apps.
Open Settings and touch Display to configure the display options, including font size, screen sleep time, brightness level, auto-rotate screen and more.
Open Setting > Features and touch Scheduled power on/off to set the day and time when the phone automatically powers on or off. You can also touch the switches on the right to turn the features on or off.
Open Settings and touch Audio profiles. You can adjust different types of volume, set sound mode options, set up ringtone and notification sound and select system sounds.
Open Settings > Storage to view the memory information of the internal phone storage and the microSDXC card. You can also check which apps use the most memory.
You can choose the default location for new data, such as photos captured and voice recorded. Touch Saving location setting and select to store items in the phone storage or the installed microSDXC card.
Open Settings and touch Security & location to configure options that help keep your phone and data safe. You can lock the screen with a Pattern, PIN or Password, activate the PIN lock for the nano-SIM card, or set the device administration, credential storage, and other advanced options.
Open Setting > Security & location to manage location mode and services, which help your phone and apps determine your location. To use location-related applications, such as finding your location on Google Maps, you must have location services enabled on your phone.
Open Settings and touch Accounts to manage your web accounts and synchronisation. Touch Add account to sign in to or create accounts on your phone.
Open Settings and touch Accessibility to configure the system accessibility options and accessibility plug-ins on your phone.
Open Settings > System and touch Languages & input to configure options related to system language, keyboard and input methods, speech input and output as well as mouse/trackpad input.
Open Settings > System and touch Date & time to set date, time, time zone, and the time format, or display dual clocks on the lock screen.
Open Settings > System and touch Backup to manage data backup and restoration options. Touch Reset options to reset the phone to factory status.
![]() | Don't make or receive handheld 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. |
![]() | Avoid contact with anything magnetic. |
![]() | Keep away from pacemakers and other electronic medical devices. |
![]() | Turn off when asked to in hospitals and medical facilities. |
![]() | Turn off when told to in aircrafts and 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. |
![]() | To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods. Exercise caution when holding your phone near your ear while the speaker is in use. |
![]() | Avoid extreme temperatures. |
![]() | Avoid contact with liquids. Keep your phone dry. |
![]() | Do not attempt to disassemble your phone. |
![]() | Only use approved accessories. |
![]() | Don't rely on your phone as a primary device for emergency communications. |
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.
Operating
Machinery Full attention must be given to operating the machinery in order to reduce the risk of an accident.
General Statement on Handling and Use
You alone are responsible for how you use your phone and any consequences of the use.
You must always switch off your phone wherever the use of a phone is prohibited. Use of your phone is subject to safety measures designed to protect users and their environment.
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.
Your phone contains small parts with sharp edges that may cause an injury or may become detached and create a choking hazard.
Demagnetisation
To avoid the risk of demagnetisation, do not allow electronic devices or magnetic media close to your phone for a long time.
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
Do not touch the metallic connectors of the nano-SIM card.
Antenna
Do not touch the antenna unnecessarily.
Normal Use Position
When placing or receiving a phone call, hold your phone to your ear, with the bottom toward your mouth.
Air Bags
Do not place your 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 occur.
Place your phone safely before driving your vehicle.
Seizures/Blackouts
Your 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. If you have experienced seizures or blackouts or have a family history of such occurrences, please consult a physician. To reduce the risk of blackouts or seizures, you can use your phone in a well-lit room and take frequent breaks.
Repetitive Strain Injuries
To minimise the risk of Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) when texting or playing games with your phone:
Take frequent breaks to stretch and relax.
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. Turn down the volume before using headphones, Bluetooth headsets or other audio devices.
Phone Heating
Your phone may become warm during charging and normal use.
Accessories
Use only approved accessories.
Do not connect with incompatible products or accessories. Take care not to touch metallic objects, such as coins or key rings, or allow them to contact or short-circuit the charging jack.
Never puncture the surface of the phone with sharp objects.
Connection to a Car
Seek professional advice when connecting a phone interface to 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 authorised service centre.
Size and Weight | 137.35 x 67.5 x 10.55 mm. 144g with battery |
Networks | 4G LTE Bands 1, 3, 7, 8, 28, 40 LTE Data Rates: 150M Downlink 3G UMTS 900, 2100 MHz. HSPA+ 42Mbps data |
Display | 5.0" FWVGA, 960 x 480 capacitive touch. |
Camera | 5 MP Rear, 2 MP Front autofocus |
CPU & Memory | 1.4GHz quad core CPU with1GB RAM 16GB ROM with approx 9.5GB user space. Expandable external storage microSD(HC)™ up to 256GB |
Operating system | Android Pie (Go Edition) |
Battery Capacity | 2000mAh Li-Ion, user replaceable |
Connectivity | Bluetooth 4.1, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, |
3.5mm jack NAHJ, micro USB | |
SIM Card | NANO SIM, 4FF format. This handset is locked to the Optus network and is only suitable for use on that network. |
FAQs | Solution |
How do I check the software version? | Settings > System > About phone > Build number |
How do I reset to factory defaults? | Settings > System > Advanced > Reset options > Erase all data (factory reset) |
How do I configure the MMS Settings? | Messages > three dots for Options > Settings |
How do I configure Email settings? | Settings > Accounts > Add account |
How do I copy Contacts to or from my SIM card? | Contacts > Options > Settings > Import. Follow the directions on screen |
How do I select a Network mode? | Settings > Network & internet > Mobile Network > Advanced > Preferred network type |
How do I manually select a carrier? | Settings > Network & internet > Mobile Network – Turn off "Automatically select network" to search for available networks |
How do I enable USB tethering? | Settings > Network & internet > Hotspot & tethering > USB tethering (Needs to be connected) |
How do I configure APN's | Settings > Mobile network > Advanced > Access point names - Touch + to add a new APN |
How do I enable Flight Mode? | Long press on the power key > Flight Mode |
How do I clear my Browser? | Chrome > Options > History> Clear Browsing Data |
How do I check Call forwarding etc | Calls > Options > Settings > Call Settings > Call forwarding. Also, Settings > Network & internet > Advanced > Call Settings |
How do I check for Software Updates? | Settings > System > Advanced > System Updates |
How do I get more technical support? | Call 1300 789 475 during office hours AEST, search for ZTE Australia on Facebook |
How do I change the Ringtone? | Settings > Audio profiles > (General, Edit) > Phone ringtone |
Symptom | Solution |
The battery discharges quickly | Possible network coverage issue. Check the signal level. With only 1 or 2 bars, the battery has to work harder to maintain network contact. Limit multi-media to save power. The battery may be worn out. |
The handset turns on by itself. | An alarm or calendar event switches the handset on automatically. |
No incoming ring or alarm tone | Hold the power key to check the phone is not in silent mode. Check the ringtone and ring volume settings. |
The handset switches off after charging. | The handset is charging in the off state. Press and hold the power key to switch the handset ON. |
Error Messages | Solution |
No SIM Card | Check a valid SIM card is inserted. See the Getting Started section |
Enter PIN code | You have set a SIM PIN. Please enter your SIM PIN code. |
Enter PUK code | Contact your Service Provider to get the PUK code |
Enter Unlock Code | Contact your Service Provider to obtain the network unlocking code (fees may apply to unlock your device) |
ZTE Australia provides dedicated support with a local call centre and social media outreach. Search 'ZTE Australia' on Facebook, and Twitter to keep in touch.
www.ztemobiles.com.au
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