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Trademarks ZTE and the ZTE logos are trademarks of the ZTE Corporation. Google and Android are trademarks of Google, Inc. The Bluetooth® trademark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such trademarks by ZTE Corporation is under license. microSDHC logo is a trademark of the SD-3C, LLC.
Contents Getting to Know Your Phone ......5 Starting Up ............7 Installing the SIM Card and the Battery ......7 Installing the microSDHC Card ........9 Charging the Battery ........10 Powering On/Off Your Phone ......11 Getting to Know the Home Screen ....12 Adding Shortcuts or Widgets ........
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Connecting With a Bluetooth Headset ..... 21 Installing Apps From the Google Play™ Store . 22 Capturing a Photo or Video ......23 Playing Music ..........24 Connecting to PC ........... 25 Using USB On-The-Go ........26 Browsing the Internet ........26 Opening a Web Page ............
Getting to Know Your Phone Front Proximity & Camera Light Sensors Indicator Earpiece Light Volume Touch Screen Charging/ Home Key micro-USB Jack Menu Key Back Key...
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Headset Power Key Jack Auxiliary Microphone Speaker Back Flash Camera Back Cover Main Microphone Power Key Press and hold to power on, select phone modes, turn on/off airplane mode, restart, or power off. Press to turn off or on the screen display. Volume Key Press or hold to turn the volume up or down.
Home Key Touch to return to the home screen from any application or screen. Touch and hold to open Google Search. Menu Key Touch to get the options for the current screen. Touch and hold to see recently used applications.
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function. If you experience any issues with your phone, contact customer service at ® 1-888-944-9400 or visit your nearest U.S. Cellular retail location. 1. Place your finger in the slot at the bottom left of the back cover to lift and remove it. 2.
3. Align the connectors on the phone and the battery and slide the battery into the compartment (1). Then gently press the battery down until it is secured (2). 4. Align the back cover with the back of the phone and press the cover back into place. Make sure all the tabs are secure and there are no gaps around the cover.
2. Hold your microSDHC card with the metal contacts facing down and slide it into the microSDHC card slot. NOTE: The microSDHC card is sold separately. NOTE: Some applications may require a microSDHC card to work normally or may store certain data on it.
2. Connect the charger to a standard AC power outlet. 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.
Getting to Know the Home Screen Status bar Widget Wallpaper Folder Shortcut Primary shortcuts The home screen is the starting point for your phone’s applications, functions, and menus. You can customize your home screen by adding shortcuts, folders, widgets, and more. NOTE: Your home screen extends beyond the initial screen, providing more space for shortcuts, widgets, and folders.
Adding Shortcuts or Widgets 1. Touch and hold a blank area of the home screen. 2. In the new screen that opens, touch Widgets or Apps to browse the available widgets or application shortcuts. 3. Touch and hold a widget or an app icon and drag it to one home screen at the bottom.
Checking the Phone Status The status bar at the top of the screen displays phone and service status with various icons on the right side. Below are some of the icons and their meanings. System No signal connected Ringer off Signal strength Vibrate mode Flight mode...
Managing Notifications The status bar at the top of the screen provides notification alerts with different icons on the left side. Below are some of the icons and their meanings. The notifications depend on the apps installed and you can touch and drag the status bar down to see more information.
Adjusting Volumes To adjust call volume, press the Volume Key while on a call. To adjust other volumes, follow the steps below. 1. Touch the Home Key > > Settings > Sound > Volumes. 2. Drag the sliders to adjust the volume for music, video, games, and other media, the ringtone and notification volume, and the alarm volume.
the screen by touching and holding the display. Touch Face Unlock to let the phone capture your face. You can unlock the screen by looking at the phone. You also need to set a pattern or PIN in case the phone cannot recognize your face.
Adding Contacts Creating a New Contact 1. Touch the Home Key > and touch the Contacts tab 2. Touch at the bottom of the screen. 3. Touch the field above Name to choose an account for the new contact. You can select Phone-only to save the contact only on the phone, or select a web account if you have signed in on the phone so that the contact can...
Sending a Message > 1. Touch the Home Key , then touch 2. Enter the recipient(s) and message text. If you want to send an MMS, add subject and attachments. 3. Touch to send the message. Add MMS attachments Select recipients from contacts, call logs or contact groups Enter recipient numbers...
Setting Up Email Accounts Setting Up Gmail 1. Touch the Home Key > > Settings > Add account > Google. 2. Touch Existing to sign in to your existing Google Account. If you have no Google Accounts, touch New to create one. 3.
6. Identify your new account with a unique name and then touch Next. Contact your server administrator for more help. Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network 1. Touch the Home Key > > Settings > Wi-Fi. 2. Slide the ON/OFF switch at the top right if Wi-Fi is off.
icon appears in the status bar. NOTE: Your phone automatically scans for and displays the IDs of all available Bluetooth devices in range. You could touch SEARCH FOR DEVICES if you wanted to scan again. 4. Touch the ID of the headset, or any other device you want to pair with your phone.
CAUTION: Once installed, some apps can access many functions or a significant amount of your personal data. The Play Store will show you what the app can access. Touch Accept to proceed, or touch the Back Key to cancel. 5. Wait for the app to be downloaded and installed automatically.
NOTE: While video recording is in progress, you can touch to save the current frame as a photo. Playing Music 1. Touch in the home screen and select Music. 2. Touch a card at the top of the screen to view your music library organized by Artists, Albums, Songs, Playlists, Folders, or Genres.
NOTE: Swipe left or right in the Album artwork and lyrics area to see the whole lyrics or the current playlist. NOTE: Save a lyrics file (*.lrc) with the same name as the music file to see the lyrics on the screen when the song is being played.
Using USB On-The-Go Your phone supports USB On-The-Go. You can connect the phone and a USB peripheral device (such as a USB flash drive, a USB mouse, and a USB keyboard) with an adapter cable. For example, when you connect the phone with a USB flash drive, you can browse the files on the flash drive;...
Customizing the Browsers Open the Browser or the Chrome app and touch the Menu Key > Settings to customize the settings for each browser. With the customizing options, you can manage privacy-related settings such as passwords saving, browsing data (history) and cookies, accessibility options such as text scaling and forced zooming, bandwidth-related settings and more.
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including gas stations, ATMs, restaurants and more, and get detailed maps of any location. To set location services: 1. Touch the Home Key > > Settings > Location. 2. Slide the ON/OFF switch at the top right to turn on the location function. 3.
Health and Safety Information General Safety Do not use while re-fuelling. Do not use hand-held while driving. This device may produce a bright or flashing light. For body-worn operation maintain a separation of 15 mm. Do not dispose of it in a fire. Small parts may cause a choking hazard.
Switch off when instructed in hospitals and medical facilities. Do not attempt to disassemble. Switch off when instructed in aircrafts and airports. Do not rely on this device for emergency communications. Switch off in explosive environments. Only use approved accessories. Radio Frequency (RF) Energy This device meets the government’s requirements for exposure to radio waves.
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device while operating can be well below the maximum value. This is because the device is designed to operate at multiple power levels so as to use only the poser required to reach the network. In general, the closer you are to a wireless base station antenna, the lower the power output.
minimum of 1.5 cm from your body when the device is switched on. FCC Compliance This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Mobile Phones In 2003, the FCC adopted rules to make digital wireless telephones compatible with hearing aids and...
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device and hearing loss. If your hearing device happens to be vulnerable to interference, you may not be able to use a rated phone successfully. Trying out the phone with your hearing device is the best way to evaluate it for your personal needs. This phone has been tested and rated for use with hearing aids for some of the wireless technologies that it uses.
device manufacturer or hearing health professional may help you find this rating. For more information about FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility, please go to http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/dro Turning on the HAC Setting To turn on the HAC function, touch > > > Settings and check Hearing aids. This section applies to T-Rating only and hearing aids that contain telecoils.
comply with local laws and regulations restricting the use of wireless devices while driving. Operating Machinery Full attention must be given to operating machinery in order to reduce the risk of an accident. Product Handling General Statement on Handling and Use ...
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Do not expose your phone or its accessories to extreme temperatures, minimum 23 and maximum 122 degrees Fahrenheit. Please check local regulations for disposal of electronic products. Do not carry your phone in your back pocket as it could break when you sit down.
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Air Bags Do not place the 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.
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Loud Noise This phone is capable of producing loud noises, which may damage your hearing. Turn down the volume before using headphones, Bluetooth stereo headsets or other audio devices. Emergency Calls This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using radio signals, which cannot guarantee connection in all conditions.
Phone Heating Your phone may become warm during charging and during normal use. Electrical Safety Accessories Use only approved accessories. Do not connect with incompatible products or accessories. Take care not to touch or allow metal objects, such as coins or key rings, to contact or short-circuit the battery terminals.
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deform, puncture or shred Do not modify or remanufacture, attempt to insert foreign objects into the battery, immerse or expose to water or other liquids, expose to fire, explosion or other hazard. Only use the battery for the system for which it is specified ...
explosion or other hazard. The phone shall only be connected to CTIA certified adapters, products that bear the USB-IF logo or products that have completed the USB-IF compliance program. Interference General Statement on Interference Care must be taken when using the phone in close proximity to personal medical devices, such as pacemakers and hearing aids.
Medical devices Please consult your doctor and the device manufacturer to determine if operation of your phone may interfere with the operation of your medical device. Hospitals Turn off your wireless device when requested to do so in hospitals, clinics or health care facilities. These requests are designed to prevent possible interference with sensitive medical equipment.
such as your phone or other radio equipment. Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres include fueling 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.
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