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2.  Connect the charger to a standard AC power outlet. If the 

phone is on, you‟ll see a charging icon, such as    or  , 
appear on the status bar. 

3.  Disconnect the charger when the battery is fully charged. 

 

NOTE: 

If the battery is extremely low, the phone may not power on 
even while charging. In this case, charge the phone at least 
for 20 minutes before trying to power on again. Contact the 
customer service if you still cannot power on the phone after 
prolonged charging. 

Powering On/Off   

  Press and hold the 

Power 

key to turn on your phone. 

  To switch it off, hold 

Power 

key to open the options menu 

and touch 

Shut down

Setting Up for the First Time   

When you first power on your phone after you purchase it or 
reset it to factory settings, you need to do some settings 
before using it. 

Touch the language field to select the language. Then follow 
the prompts to set up Wi-Fi, Google account, Google location 
and other options. 

Summary of Contents for BLADE V8 SE

Page 1: ...ZTE BLADE V8 SE User Manual ...

Page 2: ...orporation 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 Please refer to For Your Safety to be sur...

Page 3: ...om the actual product or software 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 microSDXC logo is a trademark of SD 3C LLC Other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respectiv...

Page 4: ... 15 Interference 16 Explosive Environments 19 Getting Started 20 Overview 20 Keys Explained 22 Starting Up 22 Installing the nano SIM Card and microSDXC Card 22 Charging the Battery 24 Powering On Off 26 Locking Unlocking the Screen and Keys 27 Getting Around Your Phone 28 Phone Calls 32 Making Calls 32 Receiving Calls 34 Call Settings 35 Contacts 36 ...

Page 5: ...9 Checking the Wi Fi Network Status 40 Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection 40 Browsing the Internet 42 Browsing Options 43 Using Bookmarks 43 Changing Browser Settings 44 Bluetooth 44 Making the Most of Multimedia 45 Taking Pictures with Your Camera 45 Shooting Video with Your Camcorder 45 Using Other Camera Modes 46 Listening to Your FM Radio 46 Playing Your Music 47 Opening Your Gallery 47 Makin...

Page 6: ...e and Time 49 Display Settings 50 Language Settings 50 Sound Settings 50 Security Settings 52 Managing Your Device Memory 54 Reset to Factory Settings 54 Applications 54 Managing Other Settings 56 Other Applications 58 Alarms 58 Downloads 59 FileManager 60 Mi Moment 60 Calculator 61 ...

Page 7: ...hone may produce a bright or flashing light Small parts may cause a choking Don t dispose of your phone in fire Your phone can produce a loud sound Avoid contacting with anything magnetic Keep away from pacemakers and other electronic medical devices To prevent possible hearing damage do not listen at high volume levels for long periods Avoid extreme temperatures Switch off when asked to in hospit...

Page 8: ... of the United States During SAR testing this device was set to transmit at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands and placed in positions that simulate RF exposure in usage against the head with no separation and near the body with the separation of 10 mm Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level the actual SAR level of the device while operating...

Page 9: ...is model phone is on file with the FCC and can be found under the Display Grant section of www fcc gov oet ea fccid after searching on FCC ID SRQ BLADEV8SE For this device the highest reported SAR value for usage against the head is 0 504 W kg for usage near the body is 0 78 W kg While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various phones and at various positions they all meet the gove...

Page 10: ...comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed 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 How...

Page 11: ...le for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment 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 of wireless devices while driving Operat...

Page 12: ...ean 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 solvents or aerosols to clean the device or its accessories Do not paint your phone or its accessories Do not atte...

Page 13: ... excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss 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 haz...

Page 14: ...ar with the bottom towards your mouth Air Bags Do not place a phone in the area over an air bag or in the air bag deployment area Store the phone safely before driving your vehicle Seizures Blackouts The phone can produce a bright or flashing light Repetitive Motion Injuries To minimize the risk of RSI when texting or playing games with your phone Do not grip the phone too tightly Press the button...

Page 15: ...ion 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 the volume before using headphones Bluetooth stereo headsets or other audio devices Phone Heating Your phone may become warm during charging and during normal use Electrical Safety Accessories...

Page 16: ...t attempt to disassemble the phone or its accessory Only qualified personnel can service or repair the phone or its accessory If your phone or its accessory has been submerged in water punctured or subjected to a severe fall do not use it until you have taken it to be checked at an authorized service centre Interference General Statement on Interface Care must be taken when using the phone in clos...

Page 17: ...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 Devices Please consult yo...

Page 18: ...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 equipment some vehicle manufacturers forbid the use of mobile phones in their vehicles unless a ha...

Page 19: ...ith potentially explosive atmospheres include fuelling areas below decks on boats fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities 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 power off two way radios or electronic devices to avoid interfering ...

Page 20: ...20 Getting Started Overview Back key Earpiece Touch screen Recent apps key Home key Front camera Proximity light sensor Indicator light Volume up key Volume down key Power key ...

Page 21: ...21 Headset jack Charging micro USB jack Back camera Flash nano SIM microSDXC card slot Speaker Microphone Fingerprint sensor ...

Page 22: ... from any application or screen Touch and hold to use Google Search Back Key Touch to go to the previous screen Recent apps Key Touch to see recently used apps Volume Keys Press or hold either end of the key to turn the volume up or down Starting Up Installing the nano SIM Card and microSDXC Card A microSDXC card can be installed or removed while the phone is turned on You need to unmount the micr...

Page 23: ...card You can get a standard nano SIM card from your service provider 1 Insert the tip of the tray eject tool into the hole next to the nano SIM microSDXC card tray on the left side of the phone 2 Place the nano SIM microSDXC card on the tray with the gold colored contacts facing down Then carefully slide the tray back into place ...

Page 24: ...attery should have enough power for the phone to turn on find a signal and make a few calls You should fully charge the battery as soon as possible If the battery is low there will be a pop up message on the screen As you charge your phone the screen can show you the exact battery level on the status bar ...

Page 25: ...oved accessories could damage your phone or cause the battery to explode CAUTION Do not change the built in rechargeable battery in your phone by yourself The battery can only be changed by ZTE or ZTE authorized service provider 1 Connect the adapter to the charging jack ...

Page 26: ...power on again Contact the customer service if you still cannot power on the phone after prolonged charging Powering On Off Press and hold the Power key to turn on your phone To switch it off hold Power key to open the options menu and touch Shut down Setting Up for the First Time When you first power on your phone after you purchase it or reset it to factory settings you need to do some settings ...

Page 27: ...s the Power key NOTE To save battery power the phone automatically turns off the screen after some time of inactivity You will still be able to receive messages and calls while the phone screen is off To unlock the screen and keys 1 Press the Power key to turn the screen on 2 Drag towards or You can drag towards any direction to access the application shortcuts 3 Swipe up on the screen NOTES You c...

Page 28: ...ing on the tasks you re performing 1 Touch the buttons icons or applications to select items or to open applications 2 Flick the screen to scroll up down left or right 3 Hold and drag to move particular items across the screen 4 Double touch the screen to zoom in out an image Pinch on with two fingers to zoom in out a web page Home Screen In the Home screen besides the shortcut icon is displayed y...

Page 29: ...Your home screen is extendable providing more space for shortcuts folders widgets and more Simply swipe left or right on the screen to see the extended panels SWidget SStatus bar SWallpaper SFolder SApp icon SPrimary app icons ...

Page 30: ...e home screen thumbnails 2 Touch and hold a thumbnail and drag it left or right to the place you need NOTE Touch at the top of a home screen thumbnail to set it as the main home screen Applying New Wallpapers You can set the wallpaper for the home screen and lock screen 1 Press the Home key Settings Themes wallpapers Wallpapers 2 Touch Home screen wallpaper or Lock screen wallpaper and select a bu...

Page 31: ...er Setting the Theme 1 Press the Home key Settings Themes wallpapers Themes 2 Select a theme you want to use and touch Apply Status and Notification Icons Airplane mode Battery low No signal Battery full Signal strength Battery charging GPS on Silent mode Alarm set Vibration mode New message Bluetooth on New email Connected to a Wi Fi network New Gmail message Upcoming event Missed call Incoming f...

Page 32: ...t is on Phone Calls Making Calls There are many ways to make a call with your phone And they re all easy to do Calling from the Phone 1 Touch on the Home Screen 2 Enter the phone number with the on screen keypad Touch to delete incorrect digits 3 Touch below the keypad to dial NOTE To make an international call touch and hold the 0 key to enter the plus symbol Next enter the country code ...

Page 33: ...n the call history 2 Touch a listing to call back NOTE You can touch All calls Incoming calls Outgoing calls Missed calls or Rejected calls to filter the records by call type 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 1 Press on the Home Screen 2 Touch the conversation and then find the message th...

Page 34: ... the call Muting a Call During a call you can mute your microphone so that the person you are speaking to cannot hear you but you can still hear them Touch to turn your microphone off To turn your microphone back on touch again Turning the Speakerphone On Off Touch during a call to turn the speakerphone on Touch again to turn off the speakerphone Ending a Call Touch to finish a call ...

Page 35: ...mber Sound Set default sound Vibrate Turn on or off vibration Call barring settings Set limit outgoing and incoming Fixed dialing numbers Enable disable fixed dialing Change PIN2 and manage fixed dialing list Call forwarding Set up call forwarding options Additional settings Set the Caller ID and call waiting situation Operations for a call not answered Check to send a message or call another numb...

Page 36: ...h the account field near the top of the screen to choose where to save the contact You can save the contact on the phone a nano SIM card or a web account you have added on the phone 3 Enter the contact name phone numbers email addresses and other information 4 Touch Save NOTE Touch to edit the contact Searching for a Contact 1 Touch on the top of the Contacts Screen 2 Input the contact name you wa...

Page 37: ...er are grouped into one message thread in the Messaging Screen You can touch a thread to see the conversation you have had with someone Sending a Message 1 Press the Home key 2 Touch to create new message Touch the To field and manually enter the recipient s number or the contact name If the phone presents a few suggestions touch the one you want to add Select recipients from your contacts or call...

Page 38: ...or any attachment if you want to send a text message Otherwise you may be charged for a multimedia message Message Settings Touch Settings in the Messages screen to change the messaging settings Touch Input Settings Choose input settings by touching Settings Advanced settings Languages input from the home screen In the Keyboard input methods section you can manage the input method and choose the s...

Page 39: ...ew settings by pressing Settings Network settings Access Point Names Connecting to a Wi Fi Network Wi Fi provides wireless Internet access over distances of up to about 300 feet 1 Press the Home key Settings Wi Fi 2 Slide the switch next to Wi Fi to turn on Wi Fi 3 Touch a network name to connect to it 4 If the network is secured enter the password and touch Connect NOTE Your phone automatically c...

Page 40: ...ccess the Internet on your computer via the USB tethering feature of your phone The feature needs data connection on a mobile network and may result in data charges NOTE You cannot transfer files between your phone and your computer via USB while the phone is USB tethered 1 Connect your phone to your computer with a USB cable 2 Press the Home key Settings More 3 Switch on USB tethering A new netwo...

Page 41: ...luetooth For more information please see your computer s documents 3 Press the Home key Settings More 4 Switch on Bluetooth tethering Your computer is now sharing your phone s data connection NOTE To stop sharing your data connection switch off Bluetooth tethering Share Your Mobile Data Connection as a Wi Fi Hotspot You can share your phone s data connection with other devices by turning your phon...

Page 42: ...ing its Wi Fi network name SSID 3 On another device locate your phone via Wi Fi and connect with it to start using the phone s mobile data NOTE To stop sharing your data connection switch off Wi Fi hotspot Browsing the Internet You can use your phone to get on the Internet via a network or Wi Fi connection Press the Home key There are different ways to open web pages Touch the address bar to enter...

Page 43: ...gs Using Bookmarks If you know the Web address you can manually add bookmarks To bookmark a web page open it and touch Add to bookmarks Give the bookmark a name and save it Editing a Bookmark 1 Open a Browser window 2 Touch Bookmarks 3 Select an item you want to edit and hold on it until the shortcut menu pops up 4 Select Edit bookmark 5 Edit the name or location and then touch OK to save it ...

Page 44: ...ess communication technology Phones or other devices with Bluetooth capabilities can exchange information wirelessly within a distance of about 10 meters The Bluetooth devices must be paired before the communication is performed 1 Press the Home key Settings Bluetooth 2 Slide the switch next to Bluetooth to turn on or off Bluetooth When Bluetooth is on the icon appears in the status bar Your phone...

Page 45: ...ltimedia Taking Pictures with Your Camera 1 Your phone has camera function Open it by pressing the Home key 2 Touch to take a shot To view it just touch the picture in the lower left corner of the screen NOTE Touch the area where you want the camera to focus or leave the camera to autofocus on the center of the image Shooting Video with Your Camcorder 1 Open the camcorder by pressing the Home key ...

Page 46: ...pture panorama pictures Effect Use special filters to capture pictures HDR Turn on or off the High Dynamic Range HDR feature only available for the back camera Smile Capture pictures automatically when detecting smiles Manual Select the manual camera mode Listening to Your FM Radio With the FM Radio you can search for radio channels listen to them and collect them to your phone To tune in plug you...

Page 47: ...iew pictures and play videos You can also do some basic editing of your pictures such as setting them as wallpaper or contact photo and sharing with friends Making Voice Memos Sound Recorder enables you to record your voice memos 1 Press the Home key Recorder 2 Touch to start recording During recording you can do the following Touch to pause or continue the recording Touch to add time tags to the ...

Page 48: ...s or Google services may not be available in certain regions Chrome Use the Chrome app to browse the Internet and get your bookmarks browsing history and more synced with your Google account Drive Store files on Google servers for free after you sign in to your Google account You can access them on your computers your phones and other devices share them or collaborate with others Duo Make video ca...

Page 49: ...ames and other content from the Google Play Store Voice Search Search for information with your voice YouTube Watch video clips from YouTube com or upload your own and share with the world Sorting out Your Phone Settings Setting Date and Time 1 Press the Home key Settings Advanced settings Date time 2 Touch to turn off Automatic date time and Automatic time zone if you want to set the date time an...

Page 50: ...htness box in the Brightness level screen to turn the feature on or off Language Settings 1 Press the Home key Settings Advanced settings Languages input Languages 2 Select the language you need Sound Settings You can customize the default incoming call ringtone and the default notification sound 1 Press the Home key Settings Sound 2 Touch Ringtones 3 Touch Ringtones Message tone Notification tone...

Page 51: ... The phone automatically searches for all available networks 2 Touch a network to register manually or touch Search networks and Choose automatically Setting Access Point Names To connect to the Internet you can use the default Access Point Names APN And if you want to add a new APN please contact the service provider to find out more 1 Press the Home key Settings Network settings Access Point Nam...

Page 52: ...lock 2 Touch Swipe Pattern PIN or Complex Password Touch Swipe to enable screen lock and allow unlocking with a swipe gesture You can unlock the screen by touching the display and swiping up Touch Pattern to draw and redraw a pattern that you must draw to unlock the screen Touch PIN or Complex Password to set a numeric PIN or a password that you must enter to unlock the screen NOTE Remember the pa...

Page 53: ...ngerprint feature is only usable when the screen lock Pattern PIN number or Complex password is enabled When the screen lock is reset to Swipe all registered fingerprints are erased Register a Fingerprint 1 Press the Home key Settings Security Fingerprint 2 Touch Fingerprint management to mange fingerprints and set up fingerprint sensor 3 Follow the prompts to record a finger 4 Touch OK ...

Page 54: ...te the files you do not need Reset to Factory Settings Press the Home key Settings Advanced settings Backup reset Factory data reset Reset phone Erase everything WARNING All your personal information and downloaded applications on your phone will be erased after the resetting Applications Press the Home key Settings Apps Touch an app to see its information The following options may be available Fo...

Page 55: ...sions Notifications Manage the app notifications in the notification panel and the lock screen You can set the priority sensitivity and more Open by default Check the app s supported links and set whether to open the links in the app and clear the app s defaults Battery Check the battery use details of the app since last full charge Memory Check how much memory has been used by the app NOTE Not al...

Page 56: ...e screen You can drag the bubble to access the Home key the Back key the Recent apps key Touch Settings Featured Mi Pop Custom button to configure the options including powering off restarting or lock the phone capturing a screenshot muting the volume and so on ZTE Locker Press the Home key Settings ZTE Locker You can turn on or off ZTE locker and configure the options for lock screen settings Acc...

Page 57: ... printer manufacturer Gestures Motions Press the Home key Settings Featured Gesture motion You can control the phone with special finger gestures or moving the phone in different ways Touch the switches to enable each function touch each function to view how to use it or try it out One Touch uninstall Press the Home key Settings Featured One Touch uninstall You can one touch uninstall built in app...

Page 58: ...configure it or touch at the bottom of the screen to create a new alarm 3 Set up the alarm options such as time alarm days snooze label and alarm ringtone 4 Touch Save to save and exit NOTES To enable or disable existing alarms directly just touch the switches on the right side Touch in the tab to configure alarm settings including ringtone volume and duration vibration volume crescendo alarm in s...

Page 59: ... countdown timer Stopwatch allows you to record lap times 100 laps at most while countdown allows you to set a time and count down to zero Downloads The Downloads app keeps a record of the files you have downloaded using apps such as Browser or Email Press the Home key Downloads to check the record Touch a file to open it with the appropriate applications Touch and hold a file to delete rename sha...

Page 60: ... OTG device Touch folders and files to access stored items Touch and hold an item to access option icons such as copy move share delete compress and more To copy or move an item navigate to a new location and touch Paste Touch to create a new folder in the current directory Mi Moment Press the Home key Mi Moment to save and view your text notes Touch to create a new note Then enter your text and t...

Page 61: ... the phone directly perform simple mathematical calculations 1 Press the Home key Calculator 2 Click the button corresponding with the calculator display perform basic arithmetic NOTE Slide to left to use scientific calculation ...

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