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  • Page 1 Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 3 Quick Start Guide...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Service ............5 Activation ............. 5 Account Detail ..........6 Payment Options ........6 ® MyMetro ........... 8 For Assistance ..........8 MetroPCS Terms and Conditions of Service (“Agreement”) ....... 12 Billing for Premium and Third-Party Services ............. 16 Getting to Know Your Phone ....17 Starting Up ..........
  • Page 5 Answering a call......... 26 Rejecting a call .......... 26 Voicemail ..........26 Checking Voicemail ........26 Contacts ..........26 Creating a new contact ......27 Editing a Contact ........27 Delete a Contact ........27 Mobile HotSpot ........28 Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection via USB ............
  • Page 6 Camera ........... 35 Taking a Picture ......... 35 Recording a Video ........36 ® MetroWEB ..........36 Open a Web Page ........36 Working With an Opened Page ....36 LEGAL INFORMATION ......37 Health and safety information ....38 Product Handling ........

  • Page 7: Service

    Service Activation You will need the following information when activating service: • Your name, address and an eight-digit number that you will use to access your account (your personal identification number “PIN”). • Your serial number (IMEI) and SIM card number.

  • Page 8: Account Detail

    You can also activate your phone online by visiting metropcs.com. (As soon as your service is activated, be sure to fully charge the phone’s battery before using it again.) Don’t hesitate to ask your MetroPCS representative for more information on additional features and services or visit metropcs.com.
  • Page 9 • Drop Box.* Drop a check made payable to MetroPCS or money order in a MetroPCS store drop box. By Mail. Include your account number and • phone number on your check or money order and mail to: MetroPCS, P.O. Box 5119, Carol Stream, IL 60197-5119.

  • Page 10: Mymetro

    ® MyMetro Manage your MetroPCS account right on your phone. By dialing any of the customer service numbers you can change your rate plan, change your features and pay your bill. Just follow the instructions on your phone. For Assistance Please visit your local MetroPCS store or refer to the following options if you need additional assistance.
  • Page 11 Coverage: Coverage and services not available everywhere. Nationwide long distance only available to the continental U.S. and Puerto Rico. Coverage, rates, services and features subject to change. Text Messages: Unlimited international texts are limited to selected countries, destinations, technologies and carriers and are subject to change without notice, as are Terms and Conditions of International Service.
  • Page 12 Your phone will continue to indicate that it is receiving a MetroPCS 4G or 4G LTE signal even if your usage is not at full available speed. Wi- Fi usage does not count toward your monthly data allotment. Use of some content, features, or services may incur separate, additional charges and/or require a qualifying data plan or access to Wi-Fi connection.
  • Page 13 Your device may not work if you alter its original software. This device will only operate with firmware versions that have been approved for use by MetroPCS and the device manufacturer. If unauthorized firmware is placed on the device it will not function.

  • Page 14: Metropcs Terms And Conditions Of Service ("Agreement")

    MetroPCS Terms and Conditions of Service (“Agreement”) For the most recent and up-to-date version of the MetroPCS Terms and Conditions of Service to which you agree and will be bound when you activate, use, change or pay for your MetroPCS service, please visit metropcs.com/terms.
  • Page 15 • The MetroPCS Network Disclosure (www.metropcs.com/terms-network- disclosure); • The MetroPCS Wi-Fi Terms of Use (http://www.metropcs.com/wi-fi-terms-of- use); and • The terms and conditions relating to any additional features you may have selected or as may be included in your Rate Plan, including, but not limited to: MetroWEB®...
  • Page 16 MyExtras® Terms of Service (http://www.metropcs.com/myextras- terms-of-use) Premium Handset Protection® Terms of Use (http://www.mymetrophp.com) Lookout Mobile Security® Premium Terms of Use (http://www.mymetrophp. com) MetroPCS International Calling (http://www.metropcs.com/international- long-distance) In the event that the terms and conditions relating to a feature you may have selected or may be included in your Rate Plan conflict with the MetroPCS Terms and Conditions of Service, the MetroPCS Terms and Conditions of Service shall...
  • Page 17 MetroPCS Terms and Conditions of Service and the terms and conditions of service and use related to any feature you may have selected or may be included in your Rate Plan, including, but not limited to: • You waive your right to a jury trial in disputes with MetroPCS;...

  • Page 18: Billing For Premium And Third-Party Services

    Billing for Premium and Third- Party Services California Residents Only Certain parties besides MetroPCS have the ability to place charges on your bill for premium services. You may access these services and authorize the placement of charges on your bill through your phone or online account.

  • Page 19: Getting To Know Your Phone

    Getting to Know Your Phone Proximity & light sensor Indicator light Earpiece Front camera Touchscreen Menu key Back key Home key Back camera Flash microSDHC micro-SIM card slot card slot Power key Volume key Speaker...

  • Page 20: Starting Up

    Headset jack Charger/micro-USB Jack Starting Up Installing the micro-SIM Card Switch off your phone before installing the micro- SIM card. Use the tray eject tool to take out the card tray. Put the micro-SIM card into the card tray with the cut corner oriented as shown and slip it into the card slot.

  • Page 21: Installing The Microsdhc Card (Sold Separately)

    CAUTION: To avoid damage to the phone, please do not use other kinds of SIM cards, and do not use a non-standard micro-SIM card cut from a SIM card. You can get the standard micro- SIM card from your service provider. Installing the microSDHC Card (sold separately) Use the tray eject tool to take out the card...

  • Page 22: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery Before turning on your phone, charge it fully. Be sure to use the charger that came with the phone. Turning Your Phone On and Off Make sure the micro-SIM card is in your phone and the battery is charged. •...

  • Page 23: Navigating Your Phone

    • Touch and hold: To open the available options for an item (for example, a message or link in a Web page). • Swipe or Slide: Use quick flicks of your finger on the touch screen to swipe up, down, left, and right.

  • Page 24: Managing Shortcuts And Widgets

    Managing Shortcuts and Widgets Applying new Wallpaper Touch and hold a blank part of the home screen. Touch Gallery, Live Wallpapers, Photos or Wallpapers and choose the image or animation you want to use as the wallpaper. For Gallery images, touch OK. For Photos images, touch SET WALLPAPER.

  • Page 25: Setting A Screen Lock

    If needed, drag more shortcuts and drop them into the folder. Setting a Screen Lock From the Home screen, touch the Menu Key > System settings > Security > Screen lock. Touch None, Long press, Face Unlock, Pattern, PIN or Password. Touch None to disable the screen lock feature.

  • Page 26: Connections

    Connections Connecting to Bluetooth® From the Home screen, touch the Menu Key > System settings > Bluetooth. Slide the Bluetooth switch to the ON position. If necessary, touch SEARCH FOR DEVICES. Review all available Bluetooth devices in range. Touch the device you want to pair with. Confirm that the Bluetooth passkeys are the same between the two devices and touch Pair.

  • Page 27: Phone Calls

    NOTE: Your phone automatically connects to previously used Wi-Fi networks when they are in range. Phone Calls You can place calls from the Phone app, the Contacts app, or other apps or widgets that display contact information. Making a Call Delete Call log More options...

  • Page 28: Ending A Call

    Ending a call • During a call, touch on the screen. Answering a call • When you receive a phone call, drag over to answer the call. Rejecting a call • When you receive a phone call, drag over to reject the call. Voicemail If you have set the phone to divert certain calls to the voicemail, callers can leave voicemail...

  • Page 29: Creating A New Contact

    Creating a new contact From the Home screen, touch Touch to add a new contact. Touch the account field near the top of the screen to choose where to save the contact. If a sync account is selected, the contacts will be synced automatically with your account online.

  • Page 30: Mobile Hotspot

    Mobile HotSpot You can share your phone’s data capabilities through tethering or by activating the mobile hotspot feature to create a portable Wi-Fi hotspot. Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection via USB NOTE: If your phone has a microSDHC card or USB storage, you can’t mount it on your computer while USB tethered.
  • Page 31 NOTE: You must have qualifying service on your account in order to use the Mobile HotSpot. From the Home screen, touch > Check Mobile HotSpot zone to turn it on. Edit the Network SSID field and then create a new Network SSID name. Touch Frequency band field to select the frequency.

  • Page 32: To Change The Mobile Hotspot Password

    To change the Mobile HotSpot password: From the Home screen, touch > Touch Mobile HotSpot settings > Configure Mobile HotSpot. Touch the Security field and select WPA2 PSK. With security enabled, delete the previous password and enter a new one into the Password field.

  • Page 33: Writing And Sending An Email

    Touch Next to let the phone retrieve the network parameters automatically. NOTE: You can also enter these details manually by touching Manual setup or when automatic setup fails. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish the setup. Your phone will show the inbox of the email account and start to download email messages.

  • Page 34: Messaging

    Messaging You can use Messaging to exchange text messages (SMS) and multimedia messages (MMS). Writing and sending a message From the Home screen, touch On the Messaging screen, touch at the bottom. Add recipients by one of the following ways. Touch the To field and manually enter the recipient’s number the contact name.

  • Page 35: Maps

    Maps To find your location on Google Maps, you must have location services turned on in your phone. Getting Your Location From the Home Screen, touch > Touch at the bottom. The map centers on a blue blinking dot that indicates your location.

  • Page 36: Play Store

    Select the mode of transportation and then enter a start and end point. As suggested routes appear, touch one to see it on the map. Slide the bottom card up to see the route directions in a list. NOTE: Touch (Start) to use Google Maps Navigation (beta) and get turn-by-turn voice directions.

  • Page 37: Camera

    Wait for the app to be downloaded and installed automatically. Payment needs to be authorized before paid apps start downloading. The app is successfully installed when the icon appears in the status bar. You can find the new app after touching the Home Key >...

  • Page 38: Recording A Video

    Recording a Video From the Home screen, touch > Aim the camera at the subject and make any necessary adjustment. Touch to start recording. Touch to stop recording. TIP: While the recording is in progress, you can touch to save the frame as a separate photo. ®...

  • Page 39: Legal Information

    ZTE Corporation. ZTE Corporation reserves the right to correct typographical errors, misprints or update specifications in this guide without prior notice. The Bluetooth® trademark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc.

  • Page 40: Health And Safety Information

    Health and safety information Product Handling General Statement on Handling and Use You alone are responsible for how you use your phone and any consequences of its use. You must always turn 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.

  • Page 41: Small Children

    • Do not expose your phone or its accessories to liquid, moisture or high humidity. • Do not drop, throw or try to bend your phone or its accessories. • Do not paint your phone or its accessories. • Do not attempt to disassemble your phone or its accessories.
  • Page 42 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 to be close to your phone for a long time.

  • Page 43: Repetitive Strain Injuries

    had one before) when exposed to flashing lights or light patterns such as when playing games or watching video. If you have experienced seizures or blackouts or have a family history of such occurrences, please consult a physician. Repetitive Strain Injuries To minimize the risk of Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) when texting or playing games with your phone:...

  • Page 44: Distraction

    Phone Heating Your phone may become warm during charging and during normal use. 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.

  • Page 45: Radio Frequency Interference

    Never puncture the surface of the battery 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.

  • Page 46: Hearing Aids

    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. The level of interference will depend on the type of hearing device and the distance from the interference source.

  • Page 47: Explosive Environments

    Consult the airline staff about the use of wireless devices onboard the aircraft. If your device offers a ‘flight mode’, this must be enabled prior to boarding an aircraft. Interference in Cars Please note that because of possible interference with 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.

  • Page 48: Radio Frequency (Rf) Energy

    Radio Frequency (RF) Energy This device meets the government’s requirements for exposure to radio waves. This device is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U.S. Government: The exposure standard for wireless mobile devices employs a unit of measurement known...
  • Page 49 0.37 W/kg and when worn on the body, as described in this user guide, is 1.43 W/kg (Body- worn measurements differ among device models, depending upon available enhancements and FCC requirements.) While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various devices and at various positions, they all meet the government requirement.

  • Page 50: Fcc Compliance

    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.

  • Page 51: Hearing Aid Compatibility (Hac) Regulations For Mobile Phones

    — Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. — 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.
  • Page 52 The wireless telephone industry has developed a rating system for wireless phones to assist hearing device users in finding phones that may be compatible with their hearing devices. Not all phones have been rated. Phones that are rated have the rating on their box or a label located on the box.

  • Page 53: Ctia Requirements

    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. M4 is the better/higher of the two ratings. T-Ratings: Phones rated T3 or T4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to be more usable with a hearing device’s telecoil (“T Switch”...
  • Page 54 it is specified d) Only use the battery with a charging system that has been qualified with the system per CTIA Certification Requirements for Battery System Compliance to IEEE 1725. Use of an unqualified battery or charger may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage, or other hazard.

  • Page 55: Manufacturer's Warranty

    USB-IF logo or products that have completed the USB-IF compliance program. Manufacturer’s Warranty ZTE (“Seller”) offers you a limited warranty that the enclosed product or products (the “Product”) will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period that expires one...
  • Page 56 material or workmanship, or if Seller determines that it is unable to repair or replace such Product, Seller will refund the purchase price for such Product, provided that the subject Product (i) is returned to a Seller authorized service center within the one year warranty period, and (ii) is accompanied by a proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which...
  • Page 57 Product on which warranty stickers or Product serial numbers have been removed, altered, or rendered illegible; (vi) cost of installation, removal or reinstallation; (vii) signal reception problems (unless caused by defects in material and workmanship); (viii) damage the result of fire, flood, acts of God or other acts which are not the fault of Seller and which the Product is not specified to tolerate, including damage caused...
  • Page 58 DAMAGES, WHETHER FORESEEABLE OR UNFORESEEABLE OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, UNANTICIPATED BENEFITS OR REVENUE, ANTICIPATED PROFITS ARISING OUT OF USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE ANY PRODUCT (FOR EXAMPLE, WASTED AIRTIME CHARGES DUE TO THEMALFUNCTION OF A PRODUCT) OR CONTRIBUTION OR INDEMNITY IN RESPECT OF ANY CLAIM RELATED TO A PRODUCT.
  • Page 59 FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR AGAINST INFRINGEMENT OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION ARISING OUT OF TRADE USAGE OR OUT OF A COURSE OF DEALING OR COURSE OF PERFORMANCE. NO DEALER, DISTRIBUTOR, AGENT OR EMPLOYEE IS AUTHORIZED TO MAKE ANY MODIFICATION OR ADDITION TO THIS WARRANTY.

  • Page 60: Notes

    Notes...

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