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DTMF tones

Set the length of dual-tone multi-frequency

(DTMF)

signal tones: Normal or Long.

VoLTE

Check this option to open the volte

function.

IMS Settings

To choose the VT call quality and set the

call deflect number.

Vibrate when call

is answered

Check this option to enable vibration when

the call is answered.

Call forwarding

Forward your incoming calls to a

different number. You can choose

when to forward: Always forward,

Forward when busy, Forward when

unanswered, or Forward when

unreachable.

Call Barring

Forbid certain types of calls.

Summary of Contents for Z831

Page 1: ...Contents 1 AT T Z831 User Guide ...

Page 2: ...t let you decide how an application may use the location of your phone and other phones on your account However the AT T privacy tools do not apply to applications available outside of AT T Please review the terms and conditions and the associated privacy policy for each location based service to learn how location information will be used and protected In addition your AT T phone may be used to a...

Page 3: ...016 ZTE CORPORATION All rights reserved No part of this publication may be excerpted reproduced translated or utilized in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying and microfilm without the prior written permission of ZTE Corporation The manual is published by ZTE Corporation We reserve the right to make modifications on print errors or update specifications without ...

Page 4: ...e 15 Key Functions 17 Status and Notification icons 21 Phone Calls 25 How to Make Calls 25 How to Receive Calls 27 Adjusting Your Call Settings 29 Contacts 33 Importing and Exporting Contacts 33 Creating a Contact 34 Adding a Contact to Favorites 35 Searching for a Contact 35 Creating a New Group 35 Entering Text 37 ...

Page 5: ... Creating an Email Account 45 Receiving Email 46 Composing and Sending an Email 46 Replying to or Forwarding an Email 47 Deleting an Email Account 47 Email Settings 47 Connecting to the Internet 48 Adding a New GSM UMTS LTE Connection 48 Turning on Wi Fi 49 Connecting to a Wi Fi Network 49 Checking the Wi Fi Network Status 50 Browsing the Internet 51 Opening a Web Page 51 ...

Page 6: ...Using Bluetooth 55 Entertainment 56 Taking Pictures with Your Camera 56 Adjusting Camera Settings 57 Sharing a Picture 57 Shooting Video with Your Camcorder 59 Adjusting Your Video Settings 60 Sharing a Video 60 Playing Your Videos 61 Adding Music to Your Phone 63 Playing Your Music 64 Making Memorable Memos 68 Applications 69 Clock 69 Calculator 69 ...

Page 7: ...n 71 World Time 71 Google Applications 72 Google Search and Google Now 72 Gmail 73 Google Play 75 Using Google Calendar 76 Google Music 76 Google 77 Maps 77 Hangouts 77 Voice Search 77 YouTube 78 Phone Settings 79 Airplane Mode 79 Wi Fi 79 Bluetooth 79 Mobile Networks Settings 79 ...

Page 8: ...Usage 82 Mobile Hotspot Settings 82 VPN 83 Default SMS App 83 USB Tethering 83 Bluetooth Tethering 83 Managing Your Device Memory 84 Power Manager 84 Managing Applications 84 Connect to PC 85 Call settings 86 Location 86 Security Settings 87 Backup and Reset 89 Accounts 91 Managing Other Settings 91 For Your Safety 94 ...

Page 9: ...Aid Compatibility HAC Regulations for Mobile Phones 99 CTIA 102 Distraction 103 Product Handling 104 Electrical Safety 108 Interference 109 Explosive Environments 111 Specifications 112 Warranty 113 LIMITED WARRANTY 114 How to Get Warranty Service 116 Other Warranty Programs 116 Note 117 ...

Page 10: ...fore installing or replacing the micro SIM card or battery Remove the back cover as shown Insert the nano SIM card into the card slot with the cut corner oriented as shown Insert the microSDHC sold separately with the gold colored contacts facing down ...

Page 11: ...For best performance charge the battery fully prior to using the phone for the first time Insert the charger s connector into the charging port Be sure to insert the connector in the correct orientation Do not force the connector into the port Plug the charger into a standard AC wall outlet When the battery is fully charged unplug the charger and disconnect it from the phone ...

Page 12: ...r Phone for the First Time When you first power on your phone after you purchase it or reset it to factory settings see Phone Settings Backup reset Factory data reset you need to set up your phone settings before using it Flick the language field to select the language you want to use and then tap Select a Wi Fi network or tap SKIP Set the time zone date and time if needed Then tap NEXT Enter your...

Page 13: ...hen the display is automatically turned off after a certain period of time which you can set by tapping Settings Display Sleep from the home screen Press the Power key to switch to Sleep Mode Waking Up Your Phone Press the Power key to activate your screen display Tap and hold a blank area to unlock the screen Note If you have set an unlock pattern PIN or password for your phone see Settings Secur...

Page 14: ...to select items or to open applications Keep your finger on an item to see the available options Swipe the screen to scroll up down left or right Drag and drop to move particular items across the screen Pinch with two fingers or double tap the screen to zoom in out on a web page or an image Note You can view the phone screen in portrait or landscape orientation simply by holding it upright or turn...

Page 15: ...Phone Setup 15 Get to Know Your Phone Earpiece Home key Back key Recent apps key Touchscreen Front camera ...

Page 16: ...16 Phone Setup Headset jack Volume key Power key Flash Micro USB charging port Speaker Back camera ...

Page 17: ... Mode Press to wake up your phone Home key Tap to return to the main home screen from any application or screen Tap and hold to access Google Search Tap and hold to use Google search Recent apps key Tap to see recently used applications Back key Tap to go to the previous screen Volume up key Press to turn the volume up Volume down key Press to turn the volume down ...

Page 18: ...tup Home Screens You can customize your home screens Set your own wallpaper add the widgets or application shortcuts you need or remove them as you like Status and notification bar Widget Folder Favorite shortcuts ...

Page 19: ...apers Tap GALLERY or LIVE WALLPAPER to choose the image or animation you want to use as the wallpaper You can also tap a default image as the wallpaper Adding Widgets to Your Home Screen Tap and hold a blank part of the home screen and tap Widgets Tap and hold the icon of the item you wish to add and then drag it to a home screen thumbnail above Adding Apps to Your Home Screen From the home screen...

Page 20: ...inger Creating a Folder On a home screen tap and hold an app icon and drag it to You can add more apps to the folder by dragging icons to the folder Tap the folder to open it and access items in the folder To name the folder open it and tap folder Enter a name and tap Deleting Items from a Folder Tap a folder to open it Tap and hold an icon and drag it to a home screen ...

Page 21: ...connected Alarm set microSDHC card removed Status and Notification icons Your phone will tell you exactly what s going on by showing you simple icons Here s what they mean Indicators and Icons Indicator What it means GPRS connected EDGE connected 4G connected Airplane mode Battery empty Battery low Battery partially drained Battery full Battery charging ...

Page 22: ...g event Call on hold New Wi Fi network detected Downloading data Sending data Updates available USB connected Indicator What it means New SMS MMS New email New Gmail message Problem with SMS MMS delivery Missed call Call in progress Song is playing ...

Page 23: ...p of the home screen and swipe down with your finger Swipe left or right to clear individual notifications or tap X to clear all Tap to access the full Quick Settings menu To close the Notifications panel swipe up from the bottom of the screen or press the Back key Reopen Recently Used Applications Press the Recent apps key from any screen The phone will display applications you used recently ...

Page 24: ...24 Phone Setup Tap the application you want to open ...

Page 25: ...easy to do Calling from the Dialer From the home screen tap Type the name or phone number of a contact in the search box at the top of the screen or tap and enter a phone number Tap the contact or tap to place the call Tap to delete wrong digits Tip To make international calls tap and hold the 0 Key to enter the ...

Page 26: ...ring the contact name You can also access your contacts by tapping CONTACTS Calling from Your Call History From the home screen tap RECENT CALLS Tap next to the number you want to call Calling from a Text Message If a text message contains a phone number that you want to call you can make the call while viewing the text message From the home screen tap Tap the conversation and then the message tha...

Page 27: ... number Tap Call How to Receive Calls Answering a Call Slide down to answer the call Rejecting a Call Slide up to reject the call Slide up to send a text message to the caller Choose the default message or send a custom one ...

Page 28: ...During a call you can put it on hold by tapping Hold Tip If you accept an incoming call while you re on another call the first call automatically goes on hold Tap Swap to switch between the two callers Turning the Speakerphone On Off Tap Speaker during a call to turn the speakerphone on Tap Speaker again to turn off the speakerphone Adding a Call During a call tap Add call and dial a number When y...

Page 29: ...arrier Ending a Call Tap to finish a call Adjusting Your Call Settings You can open the Call Settings menu by tapping Settings Display options Sort by Set the contact sort by first name or last name Name format Set the name format Sounds and vibration Phone ringtone Select the default ringtone for incoming calls Also vibrate for calls Check this option to enable vibration when the phone is ringing...

Page 30: ...e vibration pattern for incoming calls Voicemail Select a voicemail service provider your carrier is the default or edit the voicemail number if necessary Fixed Dialing Numbers Restrict outgoing calls to a fixed set of numbers To do this you must know your micro SIM s PIN2 code Not all carriers support this functionality Display duration Check this option to enable the screen will never sleep whil...

Page 31: ...ose the VT call quality and set the call deflect number Vibrate when call is answered Check this option to enable vibration when the call is answered Call forwarding Forward your incoming calls to a different number You can choose when to forward Always forward Forward when busy Forward when unanswered or Forward when unreachable Call Barring Forbid certain types of calls ...

Page 32: ...Choose a TTY mode after connecting the TTYdevice to the phone s headset port A TTY device can allow people who have hearing or speech disabilities to communicate by telephone Hearing aids Turn on off hearing aid compatibility When you turn on the hearing aid compatibility and use a hearing aid with a Telecoil to answer the phone it will help you hear more clearly during the phone call ...

Page 33: ... the tabs on the top to quickly switch to FAVORITES or GROUPS Importing and Exporting Contacts You can import or export contacts from to your micro SIM card or microSDHC card This is especially useful when you need to transfer contacts between different devices Import Contacts From the micro SIM Card From the Contacts screen tap Import Export Tap Manage SIM card contacts Tap Export to phone Tap to...

Page 34: ...een tap Import Export Tap Export to SIM card Tap to select the contacts you need and then tap Export Contacts to the microSDHC Card From the Contacts screen tap Import Export Tap Export to storage The phone will prompt you with the name of the vCard file Tap OK to create the file on the microSDHC card Creating a Contact From the Contacts screen tap to add a new contact Tap AT T Address Book contac...

Page 35: ...reen tap the contact you want to add to FAVORITES Tap on the top of the screen Searching for a Contact Tap at the top of the Contacts screen Enter the contact name you want to search for Matching contacts will be listed Creating a New Group From the Contacts screen tap GROUPS Tap If you have added contact accounts other than the phone tap to choose an account for the new group ...

Page 36: ...select the contacts you wish to be the group members If necessary tap Default below RingTone to set a special ringtone for incoming calls from the group members Tap To send messages to the group members you can tap a group and then tap Send Group message ...

Page 37: ...Google Keyboard The Google keyboard provides a layout similar to a desktop computer keyboard Turn the phone sideways and the keyboard will change from portrait to landscape To use the landscape keyboard from the home screen tap Settings Display Auto rotate screen Note The landscape keyboard is not supported in all applications ...

Page 38: ...cented letters and number 3 appear Then slide your finger to choose è Tap to use uppercase or lowercase letters This key also changes to indicate the current case you are using for lowercase for uppercase and when locked in uppercase Tap and hold to lock the keyboard in uppercase Tap to delete any text you have entered Tap to select numbers and symbols You can then tap to access more ...

Page 39: ... have a data connection on a mobile or Wi Fi network to use it Tap to access the voice typing feature when you are using the Google Keyboard When you see the microphone image speak what you want to type You can continue entering text to keep it or to delete it Tip Say comma period question mark exclamation mark or exclamation point to enter punctuation Choosing Touch Input Settings Choose the tap ...

Page 40: ...40 Entering Text In the Keyboard input methods section you can set the default input method and choose the settings for input methods ...

Page 41: ... same number are grouped into one message thread on the Messaging screen You can tap a thread to see the conversation you have had with someone Message threads are sorted in chronological order with the latest one on top Sending a Message From the home screen tap Tap Enter the recipient s number or name in the To field As you type matching contacts will appear Tap a suggested contact to add as a r...

Page 42: ...ove all attachments from an MMS it will automatically become a text message Changing Message Settings The phone s message settings are pre configured for you to use immediately To change them Tap Settings from the Messaging screen SMS Enabled Tap to change your default SMS app Storage settings Delete old messages Delete old messages as limits are reached Text message limit Set the maximum number o...

Page 43: ...media messages Group messaging Set to use MMS to send a single message when there are multiple recipients Display settings Bubble and background Select a dialog bubble and background Preview messages Check this option to preview messages on lock screen and states bar Notifications settings Notifications Show message notifications in the status bar Select ringtone Choose a ringtone for your incomin...

Page 44: ...going messages WAP push switch settings Enable wap push receiving Allow your phone to receive WAP push Emergency alerts settings Receive emergency alerts Choose the types of alerts you d like to receive Notification for unread alerts Set a notification reminder for every 10 minutes Alerts notification preview Preview settings for alert tones and vibration cadence ...

Page 45: ...our email address and password Tap Next to let the phone retrieve the network parameters automatically Note You can also enter these details manually by tapping Manual setup or when automatic setup fails 5 Follow the on screen instructions to finish the setup Your phone will display your email inbox and start to download email messages Tip To add more email accounts open Email to get the Inbox scr...

Page 46: ...mail After creating an email account you can compose and send email messages From your inbox tap Tap the To field and enter the recipient s address or tap to select a contact or group When you enter the address matching contacts on the phone will be displayed Separate each recipient with a comma Tip You can also tap Add Cc Bcc to add more recipients Enter the subject and the content of your email ...

Page 47: ...r the contents recipients of your email Tap Send Deleting an Email Account From your inbox tap Settings Tap the account you want to delete and then tap Remove account Tap OK to confirm All email messages in the account will be deleted Email Settings General settings apply to all email accounts you add From your inbox tap Settings General Make the changes you want and press the Back key when you re...

Page 48: ...UMTS LTE connection can be enabled disabled manually From the home screen tap Settings Mobile networks Mobile Data and slide next to Standard Data to turn on mobile network Adding a New GSM UMTS LTE Connection To get connected via GSM UMTS LTE you need a data plan with your service provider If the GSM UMTS LTE settings are not pre configured on your phone please contact your provider to get the ne...

Page 49: ...ances of up to 300 feet 90 meters Open the Notifications panel and tap Wi Fi Connecting to a Wi Fi Network From the home screen tap Settings Wi Fi The Wi Fi network points or hotspots that your phone has detected are displayed with their names and security settings Tap a network to connect to it If security features are implemented you ll need to enter a password and then tap CONNECT To disconnect...

Page 50: ...ing the Wi Fi Network Status You can check the Wi Fi network by looking at the icon in the status bar Or tap the network the phone is currently connected to on the Wi Fi screen You can then check the network status from the pop up window ...

Page 51: ...nter the website you want to browse and tap Tap Bookmarks Tap a bookmark to open it Tap Bookmarks Choose an item from the History tab Browsing Options While viewing most web pages you can do the following Scroll page Swipe the screen in any direction Zoom out Tap the screen or pinch two fingers together Zoom in Tap the screen or spread two fingers apart Go back Press theBackkey to return to the pa...

Page 52: ... have multiple windows open in the browser While in the browser tap New window to open a new window To view your open windows tap Tap on a window to close it Using Bookmarks To bookmark a web page open it and tap and then tap Add to bookmarks Give the bookmark a name and tap OK Editing a Bookmark From the home screen tap Tap Bookmarks Tap and hold the bookmark you want to edit until the shortcut m...

Page 53: ...you want to delete until the shortcut menu pops up Tap Remove bookmark Note This option may not be available for the default bookmark Changing Browser Settings Tap Settings from a browser window to change browser settings Using Google Chrome Use Google Chrome to browse the Internet Chrome on your AT T Z958 can sync bookmarks browsing history and opened tabs from your Google account ...

Page 54: ...ll your devices If you choose NO THANKS you can sign in later via the Settings menu To enter a URL tap the web address bar enter an address Scroll to navigate and tap links to open them Use a pinching gesture to zoom out Spread your fingers apart to zoom in Tap Settings to access additional settings To open a new browser tab tap New incognito tab Syncing Chrome From the home screen tap Chrome Sett...

Page 55: ...d Using Bluetooth Before you begin place the Bluetooth device in pairing mode From the home screen tap Settings Bluetooth and slide to turn on Bluetooth When Bluetooth is on the icon will appear in the status bar Your phone will automatically search for Bluetooth devices and will show all visible devices in range Tap the device you want to pair with If necessary confirm that the Bluetooth passkeys...

Page 56: ... free car kits You can try entering 0000 or 1234 the most common passkeys or refer to the documents for that device Entertainment Taking Pictures with Your Camera Your phone has a 8 megapixel camera From the home screen tap Zoom in or out by pressing the Volume up down key Swipe left or right to make any necessary adjustment Tap to take a picture To view it tap the picture thumbnail in the corner ...

Page 57: ...re the GPS location in captured pictures Review Set the lapse time for viewing a photo after you take it Storage location Change the storage location for captured photos Restore defaults Restore the default camera settings Sharing a Picture After taking a picture tap the thumbnail in the corner of the screen and then tap If the icon is invisible tap the screen first Scroll through options to send ...

Page 58: ...r contact photos or share with friends From the home screen tap Tap an album Tap a photo or video to view it Number Function 1 Tap to return to the album or thumbnails of all the pictures and videos in the album which are displayed in a grid 2 Swipe horizontally to see more double tap a picture to view it in full screen 3 Tap to delete the picture 6 4 5 1 3 2 7 ...

Page 59: ...tact photo or wallpaper share or view the details 7 Add the picture to your favorite album Shooting Video with Your Camcorder From the home screen tap Zoom in or out by pressing the Volume up down key Tap to begin recording and to stop Tap the video thumbnail in the corner of the screen to view the video you ve just taken Tip Take a still photo while recording by tapping ...

Page 60: ...recording video Focus lock when recording Lock the focus when recording video Geo tagging Select whether to store the GPS location in your recorder video files Storage location Change the storage location for captured videos Restore defaults Restore the default camcorder settings Sharing a Video After recording a video tap the thumbnail in the corner of the screenand then tap Scroll through option...

Page 61: ...Entertainment 61 and more Playing Your Videos From the home screen tap Video Player This will open your video library and show the video files saved in your memory card Tap a video file to start playing 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...

Page 62: ... name 2 Tap to rotate the screen 3 Playback control Skip videos or pause and resume playback Drag the slider to jump to any part of the video Enable video 4 Tap to save the frame as a separate photo 5 Tap to lock the screen 6 Get more options ...

Page 63: ... additional options Open the Notifications panel and tap Connected as an installer Media device MTP On your PC choose to view files through Windows Explorer If you have a Mac visit http www android com filetransfer to download the necessary software Choose whether you want to add files to your phone s internal storage or to the microSDHC card and then drag and drop the files you want to transfer W...

Page 64: ...lists Favorites Artists Albums Folders to find the songs you want to play Tap an item from the list to start playing Adjust the volume with the Volume up down key Number Function 1 Song and artist information 2 Tap to view the details 3 Playback control Skip songs or pause and resume playback Drag the slider to jump to any part of the song 4 Tap to turn on or off shuffle mode 7 5 2 1 3 4 6 ...

Page 65: ...Entertainment 65 5 Tap to toggle repeat mode 6 Add the song to your Favorites 7 Get more options ...

Page 66: ...e playlist name and tap SAVE Managing Playlists Tap the Playlists tab in the music library to see your playlists Tap next to a playlist Tap Rename or Delete Note These options may not be available for certain automatically created playlists such as Recently added Adding a Song to a Playlist Tap next to the song in the music library Tap Add to playlist Tap a playlist ...

Page 67: ...Entertainment 67 Setting a Song as Ringtone Tap next to the song in the music library Tap Set as ringtone Tap Phone Ringtone or Notification Ringtone ...

Page 68: ...ording You can tap to pause and to continue during the recording Tap to stop recording Play a Memo You Just Recorded Tap at the bottom of the screen Play Any Saved Memo From the home screen tap Sound Recorder Tap Tap the title of a memo to play it Note You can tap next to the memo to delete share rename tag trim view file details or use as a ringtone ...

Page 69: ...uch as time alarm days snooze ringtone and label Tap SAVE to save and exit Tap next to an alarm to turn on the alarm Calculator From the home screen tap Calculator Tip When in portrait mode swiping from right to left will switch to advanced panel Downloads The Downloads app keeps a record of the files you have downloaded using the Browser Email or Gmail app ...

Page 70: ...p Make new directory to create a new folder in the current directory Task Manager From the home screen tap Task Manager to view or stop applications Tap a task in the TASKS tab to force stop or disable the app uninstall the app clear data and cache or move the app between the internal storage and the memory card or tap next to a task to close it Tap the APPS tab to manage all the apps on your phon...

Page 71: ...Countdown From the home screen tap Clock or to use the stopwatch or countdown Countdown allows you to set a time and count down to zero while Stopwatch allows you to record lap times World Time From the home screen tap Clock to check local time for cities around the world Tap at the bottom to add a new city or country ...

Page 72: ...ime learning your preferences and making more accurate predictions for your needs Google Now will also keep track of what you re doing and appear when you need it like showing the next appointment on your calendar and what the traffic is like to get to it Performing a Search From the home screen tap Google You can type in search terms to begin a voice search You will see results for your search To...

Page 73: ...unt on the web Creating and Sending an Email Through Gmail From the home screen tap Gmail Tap Enter an email address in the To field If you re sending the email to several people separate the email addresses with commas You can add as many recipients as you want Enter the email subject and then write your email To add an attachment tap Attach file Tap to send your email Adding Another Account From...

Page 74: ...an existing account or create a new one and follow on screen instructions to finish account setup Accessing Account Settings From your Gmail inbox tap Settings Tap an account name or tap General settings to change settings for all accounts ...

Page 75: ... and more Tap a category to browse popular apps games movies books and music organized by popularity or category Tap to search the Play Store for a specific item such as a game or app To install tap the app and follow instructions Once installed you will see a notification in the Notifications panel Open the app from this notification or by locating the app in the App tray Note A Google Wallet pay...

Page 76: ...duled You can also synchronize appointments to your Google account which enables you to manage your schedule online on your PC Accessing Calendar Settings While in the calendar tap Settings Tap an account name or tap General settings to change settings for all accounts Google Music You can access up to 20 000 songs from your music collection by storing them in the cloud You can also purchase music...

Page 77: ...ends and family via Google s social networking site Set up circles to organize people into groups for sharing content Create hangouts for group video chats upload photos and videos and much more Maps Find local businesses view maps and get driving directions Hangouts With Google Hangouts you can bring groups of friends together into a simple group conversation with text photos and video chat Voice...

Page 78: ...78 Google Applications YouTube View videos and share your own with your friends family and the world ...

Page 79: ...Fi From the home screen tap Settings Wi Fi Slide to turn Wi Fi on or off and configure your Wi Fi connections Bluetooth From the home screen tap Settings Bluetooth Slide to turn Bluetooth on or off and configure your Bluetooth connections Mobile Networks Settings From the home screen tap Settings Mobile networks to enable or disable data service allow data services when roaming or set access ...

Page 80: ...an adjust your phone s display settings From the home screen tap Settings Display Brightness level Set the brightness of the display Adaptive brightness Automatically adjust screen brightness Wallpaper Select a background image for the home screen Auto rotate screen Change the orientation of some on screen content based on the position of the phone Sleep Set the length of time of inactivity before...

Page 81: ...e navigation key Setting Date and Time From the home screen tap Settings Date time Uncheck the Automatic date time and Automatic time zone checkboxes if you want to set the time date and time zone by yourself Set date time time zone and date time format Language Settings You can change the language of your phone system in two simple steps From the home screen tap Settings Language input Language T...

Page 82: ...kground data for individual apps Note The data usage is measured by your phone Your carrier s data usage accounting may differ Mobile Hotspot Settings Share your phone s mobile data connection with PCs or other devices via Wi Fi From the home screen tap Settings Mobile hotspot Slide to turn on Mobile hotspot After a moment the phone starts broadcasting its Wi Fi network name SSID On another device...

Page 83: ...s More Default SMS app to choose the preferred application for sending and receiving SMS USB Tethering From the home screen tap Settings More USB tethering to share your phone s mobile data connection with PCs or other devices via USB Bluetooth Tethering From the home screen tap Settings More Bluetooth tethering to share your phone s mobile data connection with PCs or other devices via Bluetooth ...

Page 84: ...d Erase all data on the microSDHC card Power Manager Check how much power remains for the battery and what has been using the battery or select your preferred power save mode Managing Applications From the home screen tap Settings Apps to see apps installed on your phone and manage them Tap an app in the DOWNLOAED RUNNING or ALL tabs to see its information You can stop the app uninstall the app cl...

Page 85: ...onal data Make sure that you select an application developed for your phone and processor type before installing it Copy the application file to the microSDHC card and install the card on your phone From the home screen tap File Manager and open the folder where the application file is Tap the file to start installation Read the installation instructions that come with the application and follow t...

Page 86: ...ur location on Google Maps you must have location services turned on on your phone From the home screen tap Settings Location Slide the Location switch at the top to turn location services on or off When location is enabled tap Mode to select location sources you want to High accuracy Get accurate location using both GPS and Wi Fi as well as mobile networks Battery saving Use only Wi Fi and mobile...

Page 87: ...en Unlock Pattern Creating your screen unlock pattern From the home screen tap Settings Security Screen lock Pattern With a finger draw your own pattern and tap CONTINUE Draw the pattern again and tap CONFIRM Select how you want notifications and their contents to show when the phone is locked and tap DONE 5 Press the Power key to lock the screen Tip Slide next to Make passwords visible if you wan...

Page 88: ... Password Creating a PIN or Password From the home screen tap Settings Security Screen lock Tap PIN or Password Enter a numeric PIN or any password you like and tap CONTINUE Enter it again and tap OK to confirm Unlocking the Screen with Your PIN or Password Press the Power key to wake up the phone Swipe up and enter the PIN or password you set Tap Disabling Screen Lock Settings If you have created...

Page 89: ...credentials Installing Secure Credentials From the home screen tap Settings Security Tap Install from SD card to install certificates from your microSDHC card Deleting Secure Credentials From the home screen tap Settings Security Tap Clear credentials OK to clear credentials Backup and Reset Reset your phone to factory default settings All your personal data from the phone s internal storage will ...

Page 90: ...e account Backup account Select the Google account that your data is backed up to Automatic restore Restore previously backed up settings and data when you reinstall an app Factory data reset Reset your phone to factory default settings All your personal data from the phone s internal storage will be erased You can also erase the data on the memory card during the process WARNING All your personal...

Page 91: ...essibility related applications TalkBack Device provides spoken feedback such as describing what you tap select and activate to help blind and low vision users Switch Access Tap to turn on or off Switch Access Captions Tap to enable or disable captions Magnification gestures When enabled you can zoom in an out by triple tapping the screen Large text Tap this checkbox to use large font size High co...

Page 92: ...rate at which your phone speaks to help blind and low vision users Touch hold delay Select the time delay for the phone to distinguish finger tap and hold gestures Color inversion Tap to turn on or off color inversion Color correction Tap to turn on or off color correction Printing You can manage Google Cloud Print service or other printer plug ins installed from the Google Play Store or your prin...

Page 93: ...93 AT T Software Update You can check for software updates About Phone From the home screen tap Settings About phone to upgrade your phone system view phone status legal information and software version ...

Page 94: ...Small parts may cause choking Don t dispose of your phone in a fire Your phone can produce a loud sound Avoid contact with anything magnetic Keep away from pacemakers and other electronic medical devices Avoid extreme temperatures Switch off when asked to in hospitals and medical facilities Avoid contact with liquids Keep your phone dry Switch off when told to in aircrafts and airports Don t take ...

Page 95: ...95 Don t rely on your phone for emergency communications ...

Page 96: ...signed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment d...

Page 97: ...not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter RF Exposure Information SAR This phone 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 United States During SAR testing this device was set to transmit at its highest certified power level in all tested freq...

Page 98: ...ucted using standard operating positions accepted by the FCC with the device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this model phone with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines SAR information on this model phone is on file with the FCC and can be found under ...

Page 99: ...nts to maintain a separation of 10 mm between this device and your body RF exposure compliance with any body worn accessory that contains metal was not tested and certified and using such body worn accessory should be avoided Hearing Aid Compatibility HAC Regulations for Mobile Phones In 2003 the FCC adopted rules to make digital wireless telephones compatible with hearing aids and cochlear implan...

Page 100: ...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 The ratings are not guarantees Results will vary depending on the user s hearing 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 ...

Page 101: ...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 or Telephone Switch than unrated phones T4 is the better higher of the two ratings Note that not all hearing devices have telecoils in them Your phone meets t...

Page 102: ...alified 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 Do not short circuit a battery or allow metallic conductive objects to contact battery terminals Replace the battery only with another battery that has been qualified with the system per this sta...

Page 103: ...ertified adapters products that bear the USB IF logo or products that have completed the USB IF compliance program 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 You must comply with local laws and regulations restricting the use ...

Page 104: ...o protect users and their environment Always treat your phone and its accessories with care and keep it in a clean and dust free place Do not expose your phone or its accessories to open flames or lit tobacco products 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 use harsh chemicals cleaning sol...

Page 105: ...ur back pocket as it could break when you sit down 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 Demagnetization To avoid...

Page 106: ...t area as an airbag inflates with great force and serious injury could result Store the phone safely before driving your vehicle 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 vi...

Page 107: ...s Message Templates and Predictive Text Take lots of breaks to stretch and relax Emergency Calls This phone like any wireless phone operates using radio signals which cannot guarantee connection in all conditions Therefore you must never 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 t...

Page 108: ... circuit in the battery terminals 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 se...

Page 109: ...tial 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 The level of interference will depend on the type of hearing device and the distance from the interference ...

Page 110: ...ference with sensitive medical equipment Aircraft Switch off your wireless device whenever you are instructed to do so by airport or airline staff Consult the airline staff about the use of wireless devices on board 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 to electronic...

Page 111: ...eas 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 Blasting Caps and Areas Power off your mobile phone or wireless device when in a blasting area or in areas posted with power off two way radios or electronic devices notices ...

Page 112: ...standards GSM UMTS LTE support Removable memory card Up to 32 GB microSDHC card OS Android L Camera 8M AF 2M FF Memory 16GB ROM 2GB RAM Battery 3000 mAh Features WiFi 802 11b g n Bluetooth Dual Mic Noise Suppression Continuous idle time 16 days Continuous talk time 17 hours Audio playback 53 6 hours ...

Page 113: ... terminate warranty coverage with respect to that Product This limited warranty is not transferable to any third party including but not limited to any subsequent purchaser or owner of the Product This limited warranty is applicable only to end users in the United States 1 This product or phone is warranted for 12 twelve months from date of purchase 2 For warranty service information please call Z...

Page 114: ...handling abuse accident alteration improper installation incorrect voltage application food or liquid spoilage acts of God c Normal wear and tear d If the Product has been opened modified or repaired by anyone other than a warranty service center or if it is repaired using unauthorized spare parts e If the serial number or mobile accessory date code has been removed erased defaced altered or are i...

Page 115: ...SSUME ANY LIABILITY FOR LOSS OF OR DAMAGE TO OR CORRUPTION OF DATA FOR ANY LOSS OF PROFIT LOSS OF USE OF PRODUCTS OR FUNCTIONALITY LOSS OF BUSINESS LOSS OF REVENUES OR LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFIT INCREASED COSTS OR EXPENSES OR FOR ANY INDIRECT OR SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS OR DAMAGE TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW ZTE S LIABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE PURCHASE VALUE OF THE PRODUCT TH...

Page 116: ...A valid Proof of Purchase Return address Daytime phone number or fax number Model IMEI Look for the 15 digit IMEI behind the battery of the device Complete description of the problem Transportation prepaid Other Warranty Programs You may have other warranty programs with your purchase such as warranty exchange If so please refer to equipment package or the original point of sale ...

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