TELSTRA BUZZ - User Manual PLAY VIDEOS GET TO KNOW YOUR DEVICE GALLERY GETTING STARTED SOUND RECORDER PHONE CALLS GOOGLE APPLICATIONS CONTACTS UPDATING YOUR DEVICE MESSAGES TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: CONNECT TO A COMPUTER TROUBLESHOOTING CONNECT TO THE INTERNET WARRANTY INFORMATION USING THE BROWSER...
GETTING STARTED INSERT YOUR SIM CARD This device only supports micro SIM or 3FF size. Do not use a nano SIM (4FF) or nano SIM adaptor card which can damage your device. 1. Remove the back cover.
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2. Hold the SIM card with the cut corner as shown and push it fully into the SIM slot. NOTE Only use the micro SIM or 3FF format. Do not use nano SIM or SIM card adaptors which can damage your device.
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Install a microSD Card (optional) A microSD card can be installed or removed while the phone is turned on. You need to unmount the microSD card before removing it. The device supports microSD(HC) cards up to 32GB. 1. Remove the back cover. 2.
Insert the Battery Charge the Battery 1. Check the orientation of the charging jack and gently insert into the handset charging port. 2. Connect the charger to a standard AC wall outlet. 3. Disconnect the charger when the battery is fully charged. 4.
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5. Do not pull harshly on the USB charging lead as this could damage your device. Be careful not to trip over the charging lead whilst it is plugged in. Battery Warnings Do not disassemble or short circuit the battery terminals. Do not dispose of the battery in a fire, the battery may explode.
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SWITCH YOUR DEVICE ON OR OFF, CHARGE YOUR BATTERY • Press and hold the Power Key to turn on your phone. • To turn it off, press and hold the Power Key to open the options menu. CHARGE THE BATTERY •...
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TIPS TO MAXIMISE BATTERY LIFE • After 2-3 charge / discharge cycles the battery life will improve. From then on use top up charging to recharge frequently and always charge promptly when flat. • To avoid the battery entering a deep discharged state charge the battery promptly when flat.
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GOOGLE ACTIVATION WIZARD: CREATE OR LOG IN TO A GOOGLE ACCOUNT We recommend you log in or create a Google account to enable on line services. Follow the on screen wizard to create or log in to an existing Google account.
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WAKE UP FROM SLEEP MODE • Press the Power key to activate the display. Slide the screen Up to unlock. • Slide the icons on the bottom panel to • directly access Phone or Camera. SWITCH YOUR HANDSET TO SLEEP MODE Press the Power key to activate sleep mode.
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Keys Function Hold down to power on your phone. Press to switch to sleep mode, Press to wake up. Power Key Hold down for Restart, Power off, Flight mode, Silent, or Vibrate options. Press to go to the previous screen. Back Press to exit applications.
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THE HOME SCREEN Slide the Home Screen left or right to view additional pages. Long press on the screen to change your wallpaper. Tap the Google Search bar to search the web, or touch the mic icon to speak your search. OPTIONS Press the Options Key for Wallpaper, set background image for the Homescreen or Lock screen...
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ADD OR REMOVE ICONS & WIDGETS Press to go to Apps then long press any icon to add it to the desktop. • Hold the icon to move it and release to place it on the home screen. • Drag and drop the item to Remove if you want to delete it. •...
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THE NOTIFICATIONS PANEL The Notifications Panel at the top of the Home Screen shows useful device and status information. Drag your finger down from the top of the display to open the Notifications Panel. PHONE STATUS ICONS Signal strength* Flight mode Data in use* No signal Emergency Calls only...
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NOTIFICATION ICONS New Email New instant message New SMS/MMS Upcoming event New voicemail Song is playing Missed call Downloading data Call in progress Content downloaded Call on hold Uploading data Call forwarding on More notifications Problem with SMS/MMS Headset connected ACCESS THE QUICK SETTINGS PANEL Swipe down from the top of the home screen and touch the Quick Setting icon.
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APPLICATIONS to access Applications. Flick the screen left or right to scroll through in alphabetical order. You can install additional applications by going to Play Store INSTALL APPLICATIONS FROM GOOGLE PLAY STORE Tap Play Store from the Home Screen to download and install applications from the Google.
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MULTI-TASKING Run multiple applications simultaneously. Press the Home key from any application to launch, open or view something else. The original application will be suspended until you return to it. TIPS If you are finished with an application use the Back key to exit the application.
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SETTINGS Tap Options > System Settings from the Home Screen: SETTINGS MENU Wi-Fi Connect to Wi-Fi devices and Networks Bluetooth Connect to Bluetooth devices and Networks Call Settings Configure Ringtones, Vibrate, Voicemail, etc. Data usage View your data usage, and control Mobile Data More…...
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SETTINGS MENU Apps Manage applications, set Quick Launch shortcuts, see running services and battery usage. Connect to PC Set USB connection default options Location Configure Location modes and services Security Set screen locks, enable SIM PIN etc Language & input Set the language and keyboard options.
Printing Interfaces your handset to Google Cloud Print so you can print directly from your device to any printer located ‘in the cloud’ About Phone Access Storage card updates, Status, software version information and others. PHONE CALLS MAKE A CALL FROM THE DIALER •...
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FUNCTIONS DURING A CALL, PRESS OPTIONS: During a call when you move the handset away from your ear the screen lights up. Use the buttons for the features described: Speaker – Use Handsfree, Speaker mode Mute – Mute the microphone Dial Pad –...
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to search for a Contact. MAKE A CALL FROM CALL LOGS • Unlock the phone and press the Call Key • Call logs such as frequently called numbers and Favorites are displayed on screen. • Scroll and tap the required number to start the call, tap the arrow button to view the call details if required MAKE A CALL FROM A TEXT MESSAGE •...
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MUTE A CALL During a call tap Mute to mute your microphone. The mute icon is displayed. MAKE A CONFERENCE CALL A conference call can be made between yourself and two or more other parties. • Call the first number. •...
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MAKING AN INTERNATIONAL CALL • Press the Call Key on the home screen to open the dialer. • Hold down the 0 key to enter the ‘+’ symbol for International Dialling • Enter the full phone number. • Tap to make the call. •...
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INSERT A PAUSE OR WAIT SYMBOL INTO A PHONE NUMBER • Enter the phone number on the Dial pad. The Options button displayed in front of the entered numbers: • Press Options > Add 2-sec pause to add a Pause •...
CONTACTS Add contacts to your phone and synchronise them with your Google account. Existing SIM or Google contacts are shown by default. To see your contacts, touch Home > . From there, touch the tabs on the top of the screen to quickly switch to Groups , All Contacts or Favourites •...
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Adding a New Contact • Touch Home > and touch the All Contacts tab • Touch to add a new contact. • Touch the account to choose where to save the contact. If a sync account is selected, the contacts will be synced automatically with your account online.
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Import Contacts From the SIM Card • Touch Home > > Options > Import/export • Select Import from SIM card • Select an account to save the contacts • Tap to select individual contacts, or use the check box in the top right to Select All.
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Export Contacts to the microSD Card • Touch Home > > Options • Touch Import/export > Export to storage • The phone will prompt you with the name of the vCard file. Touch OK to create the file in the microSD card. Share Contacts •...
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Remove a Contact From Favourites • Touch Home > > touch the favourites tab • Touch a favourite contact and then touch Using Groups • Touch Home > and touch the contact groups tab • Touch to create a new group. •...
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Delete a Group • Touch Home > > touch the contact groups tab • Touch a group and then touch Options > Disband group. • Touch OK to disband the group. The contacts in the group will not be deleted. Edit a Group •...
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Edit Contact Details • Touch Home > • Touch a contact to edit and then touch Options > Edit. • Edit the contact and touch DONE when finished Set a Ringtone for a Contact • Touch Home > • Touch a contact to set a ringtone and then touch Options > Set ringtone (Contact must be saved on the phone) •...
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Join Contacts Your phone can synchronise with multiple accounts containing your contact information (such as Google, Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync, Facebook and Twitter). When you synchronise your phone with those accounts, each account adds a separate contact entry in the Contacts list.
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The information from the second contact is added to the first contact, and the second contact is no longer displayed in the Contacts list. Separate Contact Information If contact information from different sources was joined in error, you can separate the information back into individual contacts on your phone.
MESSAGES SMS AND MMS MESSAGES From the Home screen tap the messages icon to access SMS and MMS messages. Unread message(s) display the (SMS) and (MMS) icons. Open new messages from the Notifications Panel or the Messaging Screen. Tap the message to read it. COMPOSING AN SMS •...
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COMPOSING AN MMS • Tap the Messaging icon > Compose new message • Enter the first letters of a contact to display matching names or tap 123 to enter numbers manually. • Tap to see your Contacts list. • Tap the paperclip to add an attachment •...
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FORWARDING A MESSAGE Long press the individual message to get further options such as Forward, Delete, View message details etc. MANAGING MESSAGES AND MESSAGES THREADS SMS and MMS messages sent and received are grouped into message threads in the Messaging screen. Message threads show you the history of messages from the specific contact.
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ACCESS DRAFT MESSAGES Draft messages are automatically saved when you exit the message application without having sent the message. If you have any messages in Draft status they are marked in red with Draft DELETE A MESSAGE (THREAD) • From the Message app overview press and hold on the thread then choose the delete icon.
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MULTIPLE SMS MESSAGE CHARGING: A standard SMS message can contain up to 160 characters. If you exceed this length the message will be sent as more than 1 SMS. You will be charged for multiple SMS messages depending on the length. SET YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT Create an Email account to receive Emails on your phone.
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COMPOSE AN EMAIL • Tap Apps > Email (First time you need to set up your account) • Tap the New Message icon (Envelope +) • Enter the recipient’s email address in the ‘To’ field. Tap Options > Add Cc/Bc to add more recipients if required. •...
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ACCOUNT SETTINGS • Account name: Set your account name. • Your name: Set the name displayed on the outgoing message. • Signature: Edit your signature. • Inbox check frequency: Set the email checking frequency. • Default account: Send email from this account by default. NOTIFICATION SETTINGS •...
CONNECT TO A COMPUTER Transfer audio, video and picture files between your handset and your computer. Connect your handset using the USB data lead supplied. First time, select Install driver on the handset notifications window. On your PC, open ZTE Blade Q Lux from Windows Explorer, then double click Setup to install the handset.
CONNECT TO THE INTERNET You can access the internet through the mobile network or via Wi-Fi. When logged on to a Wi-Fi connection, all data will be sent via your Wi-Fi network. To disable mobile network data slide down from the top of the handset screen, tap the quick settings icon then tap Mobile data to switch Data on or off.
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CONNECT TO A WI-FI NETWORK • Tap Home > Options > System settings > Wi-Fi • The available Wi-Fi network names and security settings (open or secured) are displayed. • Tap a network to connect. • An open network will automatically connect, •...
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SET UP A WI-FI HOTSPOT A Wi-Fi hotspot shares your network internet connection with other devices nearby. For example, if you are travelling you can connect your laptop wirelessly to your handset to use the internet. Options > System settings > more > Tethering & portable hotspot > Set up Wi-Fi hotspot.
USING THE BROWSER Use the Google Search bar on the Home Screen or the Chrome app. • Tap the Google Search box on the Home Screen. • Enter your search request using the keypad. • Press the arrow when done. •...
BLUETOOTH Bluetooth enabled devices can exchange information within a distance of about 10 meters without any physical connection. The Bluetooth devices must be paired to share information. TURNING BLUETOOTH ON OR OFF • Switch Bluetooth on or off from the quick settings panel or •...
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CHANGE YOUR DEVICE NAME • Tap Options > System settings > Bluetooth • Select the Bluetooth check box to turn on. • Tap Options > Rename this device • Enter the name and tap OK. PAIR WITH ANOTHER BLUETOOTH DEVICE •...
CAMERA APPS > CAMERA, OR USE THE SHORTCUT ON THE RIGHT HOMESCREEN...
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Line up your shot and tap the camera icon button to take the picture. • Tap the thumbnail in the bottom corner to review the picture. • Tap the Settings button for camera settings: Camera Modes Camera Settings Video Settings...
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APPS > CAMERA > VIDEO RECORDER • Tap the Video icon to start shooting. • Tap pause or stop • Tap the icon in the right corner to view the last video clip. Tap Settings > Settings to check the video settings. •...
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MUSIC You need to have audio files stored on your memory card. Use downloads, Bluetooth or PC Connectivity to save files onto your memory card. • Tap Home > Apps > Music • Select from Songs, Playlists, Folders, Albums, Artists or Genre •...
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MANAGING YOUR PLAYLISTS • Tap Playlist from the Music Screen to view all playlists. • Hold on the playlist you want to play or edit until a shortcut menu pops • Tap Play to play the playlist. • Tap Delete to delete the playlist. •...
PLAY VIDEOS Use Gallery or Video Player to view videos. GALLERY Use Gallery to view pictures and play back videos. You can also set pictures as wallpaper, contact icons and share them with your friends. SOUND RECORDER Sound Recorder enables you to record voice memos that you can also set as a ringtone.
GOOGLE APPLICATIONS SIGN IN OR CREATE YOUR GOOGLE ACCOUNT Sign in to your Google Account to synchronise Gmail, Calendar, and Contacts between your phone and the web. • Tap a Google application, such as Gmail or Play Store. • Follow the instructions in the wizard and tap Next. •...
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CREATE AND SEND AN EMAIL • In the Inbox, press Menu and then tap Compose. • Enter email address in the To field. If you are sending an email to several recipients, separate the email addresses with a comma. You can add as many message recipients as you want.
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SECURITY SET A SCREEN UNLOCK PATTERN, PIN, OR PASSWORD Protect your phone from unauthorised use by creating a personal pattern, PIN or password. Use a pattern, PIN or password you can easily remember. • Tap Home > Options > System settings > Security > Screen lock •...
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UNLOCK THE SCREEN WITH A PATTERN • Press Power Key. • Draw your pattern to unlock the screen. If you make a mistake you can try again up to five times. If you forget the unlock pattern then after five attempts you can enter your Google account details to unlock your device.
UPDATING YOUR DEVICE Your phone can download and install Software updates. Apps > System updates The software update service checks an online server to see if any updates are available for your phone. If an update is available you can choose to download and install the update.
TROUBLESHOOTING PLEASE CHECK THE MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE CONTACTING YOUR SERVICE PROVIDER. Symptom Solution How do I check the Menu > Settings > About phone > Build software version? number How do I reset to Menu > Settings > Backup & reset > Factory factory defaults? data reset How do I check the...
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Symptom Solution How do I select Menu > Settings > More > Mobile Networks > Network mode? Preferred network type How do I manually Menu > Settings > More > Mobile Networks > select a carrier? Network operators > Search networks Menu >...
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Symptom Solution How do I get more Visit zte.com.au or call 1300 789 475 during technical support? office house AEST. How do I change Menu > Settings > Sound & notifications > the Ringtone? Phone ringtone Possible network coverage issue. Check the signal level.
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Symptom Solution Confirm the charger is properly inserted. Remove the battery, clean the contacts and I cannot charge check it is inserted correctly. The battery may the phone be worn out. Tip: Charge the phone using the supplied USB cable. Turn Bluetooth on.
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ERROR MESSAGES Message Solution Check a valid SIM card is inserted. No SIM Card See the Getting Started section You have set a SIM PIN. Please enter your SIM Enter PIN code PIN code. Contact your Service Provider to get the PUK Enter PUK code code Contact your Service Provider to obtain the...
WARRANTY INFORMATION The warranty does not apply to defects or errors caused by: (a) Normal wear and tear, mishandling, physical damage, improper installation. (b) Water, exposure to solvents or any other liquid damage. (c) Any unauthorised disassembly, repair or modification. (d) Power surges, lightning, fire, flood or other natural events.
SAFETY GENERAL STATEMENT ON RF ENERGY The phone is a low-power radio transmitter and receiver. When switched on it intermittently transmits radio frequency (RF) energy (radio waves). The transmit power level is optimised for best performance and automatically reduces when there is good quality reception. Maximum power is only used at the edge of network coverage so under most circumstances the power output is very low.
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PRODUCT SAFETY INFORMATION Please read all instructions This device may produce before use bright or flashing lights Do not use while driving Do not dispose of in fire Avoid contact with Do not use while re-fuelling magnetic media Small parts may be a choking Avoid Extreme hazard Temperatures...
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Obey warning signs in hospitals Do not attempt to and medical facilities disassemble Do not rely on this device Switch off when flying for emergency communications Switch off in explosive environments microSD™ is a trademark of SD Card Association...
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