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ZTE BLADE 521 

User Manual 

LEGAL INFORMATION

 

Thank you for choosing this ZTE mobile device. In order to 
keep your device in its best condition, please read this 
manual and keep it for future reference. 

Copyright 

Copyright © 2017 ZTE CORPORATION 

All rights reserved. 

No part of this publication may be quoted, reproduced, 
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the prior written permission of ZTE Corporation. 

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ZTE Corporation reserves the right to make modifications on 
print errors or update specifications in this guide without prior 
notice. This manual has been designed with the utmost care 
to ensure the accuracy of its content. However, all 
statements, information and recommendations contained 
therein do not constitute a warranty of any kind, either 
expressed or implied. We offer self-service for our 
smartphone users. Please visit the ZTE official website (at 

www.ztedevice.com

) for more information on self-service and 

supported product models. Information on the website takes 
precedence. 

Disclaimer 

ZTE Corporation expressly disclaims any liability for faults 

and damages caused by unauthorized modifications of the 
software. 

Images and screenshots used in this manual may differ from 
the actual product. Content in this manual may differ from the 
actual product or software. 

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ZTE and the ZTE logos are trademarks of 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.   

microSDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. 

Other trademarks and trade names are the property of their 
respective owners. 

 

 

 

Version No.:

 R1.0 

Edition Time: 

April 12, 2017 

 

Contents

 

For Your Safety ........................................................ 8

 

General Safety ................................................................ 8

 

Distraction ....................................................................... 9

 

Product Handling ........................................................... 10

 

Electrical Safety ............................................................. 13

 

Interference ................................................................... 14

 

Explosive Environments ................................................ 16

 

Getting Started ....................................................... 17

 

Overview ....................................................................... 17

 

Keys Explained .............................................................. 19

 

Starting up ..................................................................... 20

 

Powering On/Off ............................................................ 25

 

Getting Around Your Phone .......................................... 26

 

Phone Calls ............................................................ 29

 

Making Calls .................................................................. 29

 

Receiving Calls .............................................................. 30

 

Call settings ................................................................... 31

 

Contacts ................................................................. 33

 

Creating a Contact ........................................................ 33

 

Searching for a Contact ................................................. 33

 

Messaging .............................................................. 34

 

Opening the Messaging Screen .................................... 34

 

Sending a Message ....................................................... 34

 

Summary of Contents for BLADE 521

Page 1: ...product models Information on the website takes precedence Disclaimer ZTE Corporation expressly disclaims any liability for faults 3 and damages caused by unauthorized modifications of the software Images and screenshots used in this manual may differ from the actual product Content in this manual may differ from the actual product or software Trademarks ZTE and the ZTE logos are trademarks of ZTE...

Page 2: ...ower Manager 49 Security 50 Accounts 50 Languages Input 50 Date Time 51 Backup reset 51 Memory 51 Storage 51 Connect to PC 52 Scheduled power on off 52 Users 52 Location 52 7 Accessibility 53 Printing 53 System Update 53 Google 54 About Phone 54 For Yo Genera Do ha dri wh Ke lea yo ca Sm a c Yo pro Ke pa ele de Av tem our Safety al Safety on t make or receiv andheld calls while iving And never te ...

Page 3: ...y authorized personnel can do so Do not expose your phone or its accessories to extreme temperatures minimum 20 and maximum 60 degrees Celsius 11 The phone s normal operating temperature is 0 45 In order to ensure the normal phone functions do not use this phone outside the temperature range Please check local regulations for disposal of electronic products Do not carry your phone in your back poc...

Page 4: ...e 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 increasing the separation between them may reduce the interference You may also consult your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss alternatives Medical Devic...

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Page 11: ...ing Listening to Your FM Radio With the FM Radio you can search for radio channels listen to them and collect them to your phone Note that the quality of the radio broadcast depends on the coverage of the radio station in your area The wired headset works as an antenna so always connect the headset when using the radio 1 Plug your headset into your phone 2 Touch the Home key and slide on the scree...

Page 12: ...and configure your Wi Fi connections 47 Bluetooth Touch the Home key and slide on the screen to select Settings Bluetooth You can turn Bluetooth on or off and configure your Bluetooth connections Wi Fi hotspot Touch the Home key and slide on the screen to select Settings Wi Fi hotspot to share your phone s mobile data connection with PCs or other devices via Wi Fi Cellular networks Touch the Home ...

Page 13: ...t 51 Date Time Touch the Home key and slide on the screen to select Settings Advanced settings Date time to set date time time zone time format and more Backup reset Press the Home key slide on the screen and touch Settings Advanced settings Backup reset to manage data backup and restoration options and to reset the network setting or the phone to factory status Memory Touch the Home key and slide...

Page 14: ...o a wireless base station antenna the lower the power output The exposure standard for wireless devices employing a unit of measurement is known as the Specific Absorption Rate or SAR The SAR limit set by the FCC is 1 6W kg This device is complied with SAR for general population uncontrolled exposure limits in ANSI IEEE C95 1 1992 and had been tested in accordance with the measurement methods and ...

Page 15: ...e of the following measures 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 CAUTION Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance cou...

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