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BOOST B815 USER GUIDE

WHAT’S INSIDE

A QUICK LOOK AROUND YOUR DEVICE1
GETTING STARTED .............................. 3
PHONE CALLS ................................... 20
CONTACTS ........................................ 25
MESSAGES ........................................ 26
CONNECT TO A COMPUTER ............. 40
USING THE BROWSER ...................... 44
BLUETOOTH ...................................... 44
USING MULTIMEDIA FUNCTIONS ..... 47

PLAY VIDEOS .....................................51
GALLERY ............................................51
SOUND RECORDER............................51
SECURITY ..........................................54
UPDATING YOUR DEVICE ..................56
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: ............56
TROUBLESHOOTING .........................58
WARRANTY INFORMATION ...............64
SAFETY ..............................................65

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Summary of Contents for BOOST B815

Page 1: ...26 CONNECT TO A COMPUTER 40 USING THE BROWSER 44 BLUETOOTH 44 USING MULTIMEDIA FUNCTIONS 47 PLAY VIDEOS 51 GALLERY 51 SOUND RECORDER 51 SECURITY 54 UPDATING YOUR DEVICE 56 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 56 TROUBLESHOOTING 58 WARRANTY INFORMATION 64 SAFETY 65 ZTE Australia is on Facebook Google Twitter and Instagram ZTE 2017 V1 0 ...

Page 2: ...2 A QUICK LOOK AROUND YOUR DEVICE ...

Page 3: ...3 GETTING STARTED INSERT YOUR SIM CARD 1 Open the back cover using the thumb notch in the bottom left corner ...

Page 4: ... carefully into the SIM slot as shown This handset accepts the Standard sized 2FF SIM card Do not use micro SIM or SIM card adaptors which can damage your device 3 Expand the device memory with a microSD HC up to 32GB optional ...

Page 5: ...5 4 The battery will only fit one way just check the gold pads on the battery line up with the gold springs in the phone 5 Replace the battery cover and press to click into place ...

Page 6: ...or into the charger jack Connect the charger to a standard AC wall outlet Disconnect the charger when the battery is fully charged If the phone is on you ll see the charging icon on the status bar If the battery is low there will be a pop up message on the screen As you charge your phone the lock screen will tell you the battery level each time you wake up your phone On first use please charge the...

Page 7: ...ing on the lead whilst it is plugged in Physical damage to the USB port is NOT covered by warranty Normal charge time is 3 4 hours Do not leave on charge for more than 24hrs To maximise battery life limit multimedia functions Charge the battery between 0 C 45 C Charge the battery promptly when flat With poor network conditions less than 2 bars battery life is reduced When not using the phone for l...

Page 8: ...ry is deeply discharged it can take 30 minutes to start charging Leave it on charge to recover the battery Keep your handset and battery cool High temperatures degrade the battery more quickly Normal charge time is 3 4 hours Do not charge more than 24hrs When not using the phone for long periods charge to approx 40 and remove the battery With low network signal conditions battery life is reduced T...

Page 9: ...e or log in to an existing Google account TIPS If you set a lock code on your device and then forget the pattern or PIN number it can be reset using your Google Account If you have not set a Google account then you need to do a factory reset From the lock screen condition press the Emergency Call button then enter 983 987 into the dialler Follow the prompts to reset your phone ...

Page 10: ...TCH YOUR HANDSET TO SLEEP MODE Press the Power key to activate sleep mode Sleep Mode activates automatically with the timeout set from Options System settings Display Sleep TIP If you set an unlock pattern PIN or password you need to enter it to unlock the screen If you forget your pattern or PIN use your Google Account password to reset the phone This will only work if you register a Google accou...

Page 11: ...cations Home Press to return to the Home Screen from any screen Hold down to access Google Search Options Press to get the options on the current screen Hold down to see the recently used applications Volume Keys Use to control the volume Up and Down Phone icon Open the dialler for Calls Contacts Open your Phonebook for all your Contacts Apps Open the Applications menu Messages go to the Messages ...

Page 12: ...n 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 Manage Apps view Downloaded Running and All apps System settings shortcut to device Settings ...

Page 13: ...ss Select the Widgets tab at the top of the screen Press and hold on the Analogue Clock Drag the Clock to the required location on your Homescreen Release to place the clock in the desired location TIP Touching the Analogue Clock presents the Alarm menu THE NOTIFICATIONS PANEL The Notifications Panel at the top of the Home Screen shows useful device and status information Pull your finger down fro...

Page 14: ...hed Data transfer No signal Emergency Calls only Battery is very low Battery is full Battery is low Battery is charging Speaker mode is on Speaker is muted Vibrate mode enabled Microphone is muted Bluetooth is on FM Radio GPS is on USB connected Alarm is set Connected to a Wi Fi network ...

Page 15: ... 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 Tap to enable or disable the features Some icons can be configured with a long press press and hold ...

Page 16: ...re INSTALL APPLICATIONS FROM GOOGLE PLAY STORE Tap Play Store from the Home Screen to download and install applications from the Google Select the item and tap Install You need a Google account to access Play Store Follow the wizard to sign in to an existing account or to create a new account UNINSTALL APPLICATIONS From the Home screen tap Options Manage apps Select the application to remove Tap U...

Page 17: ...d with an application use the Back key to exit the application If you leave applications running in the background the system memory will be depleted and the device will be slow to respond Return to the app and close it or from the Home screen press Options Manage Apps Running and select tasks to close them down OPEN RECENTLY USED APPLICATIONS Press and hold the Options Key from any screen to view...

Page 18: ...Default SMS app Tethering and portable hotspot VPN Mobile networks USB internet Sound Sound levels ringtones notifications vibrate Display Brightness screen timeout auto rotate screen etc Storage Check memory status Mount or unmount the SD card Battery See what has been consuming your battery power Apps Manage applications set Quick Launch shortcuts see running services and battery usage Location ...

Page 19: ...ve your default account Accounts Add and remove accounts Date time Set the date time time zone and formats Enable automatic time update Scheduled power on off Set automatic power on and off times Accessibility Download a screen reader application and make other Accessibility settings Printing Interfaces your handset to Google Cloud Print About Phone Storage card updates Status software version etc...

Page 20: ...ck the phone and press the Call Key Touch for the Dial pad or select from Favourites or Contacts Tap numbers on the dial pad using the tabs at the top of the screen Tap the call key to make the call Press End to end the call FUNCTIONS DURING A CALL ...

Page 21: ...Handsfree Speaker mode Mute Mute the microphone Hold Place the caller on Hold Conference Dial in another party the first call is put on hold MAKE A CALL FROM CONTACTS Tap from the Home Screen Contacts are displayed in alphabetical order Slide up or down to scroll through your Contacts list Tap to select the Contact then tap to call TIP Tap to search for a Contact ...

Page 22: ...art the call tap the arrow button to view the call details if required MAKE A CALL FROM A TEXT MESSAGE Unlock the phone and press for messages Tap the thread that contains the phone number to call Tap the number then tap to call Press End to end the call TURN THE SPEAKER ON OFF HANDSFREE Tap the Speaker icon during a call to use handsfree mode MUTE A CALL Tap Mute icon during a call to mute your m...

Page 23: ...self and two or more other parties Call the first number While you are connected tap the icon to add another call Call the second number While you are connected to the second number tap Merge To add the third party tap again Dial the number and when connected tap Merge ...

Page 24: ...nternational Dialling Enter the full phone number Tap to make the call Press End to end the call ANSWER AN INCOMING CALL An incoming call presents three options Drag right to answer the call Drag left to reject the call Drag to Messages to send an SMS The default return SMS can be set at Dialler Settings Other settings Quick responses ...

Page 25: ...to add a Pause Press Options Add Wait to wait for the next key press CALL SETTINGS From within the Dialler press Options Settings Voice Call Voicemail IP prefix number Call forwarding Call barring Additional settings Other Settings Fixed Dialling Numbers Minute reminder Quick responses TTY mode International dialing assist ...

Page 26: ...ome and touch the all contacts tab to access your contact list Scroll through the list to view all your contacts Touch a contact to view its details TIP There is a slider on the right side of the screen Use this to quickly scroll up and down your Contacts Adding a New Contact Touch Home and touch the all contacts tab Touch to add a new contact Touch the account field on the top of the screen to ch...

Page 27: ... your phone Touch Home and touch the all contacts tab Scroll to the top of the screen and touch Set up my profile Edit your profile information and touch DONE Import Export and Share Contacts You can import export contacts from to your SIM or Storage microSD card This is useful when transferring contacts between different devices Import your SIM card Contacts to add more features such as dedicated...

Page 28: ...ntacts or use the box in the top right to Select All Tap OK when done Import Contacts From the microSD Card Touch Home Options Touch Import export Import from S Select an account to save the contacts Select the vCard file s in the microSD card and touch OK Export Contacts to the SIM Card Touch Home Options Import export Select to Copy Contacts From press Next to continue Select Copy Contact To Tel...

Page 29: ...e Contacts OK then select the Share path Add a Contact to Favourites You can add the contacts used frequently to Favourites so you can find them quickly Touch Home and touch the all contacts tab Touch a contact and then touch to add to favourites Contacts must be saved in Phone Storage or your Google account to add to Favorites Remove a Contact From Favourites Touch Home touch the favourites tab T...

Page 30: ...p Enter the group name and touch DONE Add Members to a Group Touch Home and touch the contact groups tab Touch a group and then touch Touch to select the contacts to add as group members Touch Delete a Group Touch Home touch the contact groups tab Touch a group and then touch Options Delete group Touch OK to delete the group The contacts in the group will not be deleted ...

Page 31: ... Touch on the bottom of the screen Input the contact name to search The contacts matched will be listed 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 Contact must be saved on the phone Touch Home Touch a contact to set a ringtone and then touch Options Set ringtone Contact must be saved...

Page 32: ...a Contact Touch Home Touch a contact to delete and touch Options Delete Touch OK to confirm To delete several contacts Touch Home Touch Options Delete contact Touch to select the Contacts then touch OK to confirm ...

Page 33: ...een Tap the message to read it COMPOSING AN SMS If the Messages app opens into an existing thread press the Back key to return to the SMS main menu Tap the messages icon to Compose a new message Enter the recipient s name or number As you enter letters matching Contacts are shown Touch a Contact to select a recipient from the list or tap the Contacts icon to see all Contacts Tap Type text message ...

Page 34: ...nt Choose your attachment type Tap Send when done TIPS Adding or removing the Subject or Attachments will convert the message from SMS to MMS and vice versa An MMS allows for more text space without being charged for multiple SMS messages Tap Options Add subject to enter the subject if required FORWARDING A MESSAGE Long press the individual message to get further options such as Forward Delete Vie...

Page 35: ...ted by received time with the latest one at the bottom REPLY TO A MESSAGE Tap the message or thread you want to reply to from the Messaging Screen Tap Type to compose and enter the contents of your message Tap Send when done 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 the...

Page 36: ... options MESSAGE SETTINGS Tap Messages Options Settings to configure message settings such as Font size Storage settings SMS Settings MMS Settings Notifications settings and Signature settings 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 depen...

Page 37: ...oosing from the Account options screen You can also use web based email accounts or download specific email clients for your email provider COMPOSE AN EMAIL Tap Apps Email to write a new email Tap the To field and enter the recipient s address Tap Options Add Cc Bc to add more recipients if required When you enter the address the matching addresses saved in your Contacts will be displayed You can ...

Page 38: ...ns for Reply All Forward Move and Settings EMAIL SETTINGS Tap Apps Email Options Settings ACCOUNT SETTINGS Account name Set your account name Your name Set the name displayed on the outgoing message Signature Edit your signature Quick responses you can add some default text to append to your emails Default account Send email from this account by default Inbox check frequency Set the email checking...

Page 39: ...tification for new Email Choose ringtone Incoming Email notification Vibrate Enable vibrate with ringtones when Email arrives SERVER SETTINGS Incoming settings Set the incoming server settings Outgoing settings Set the outgoing server settings REMOVE ACCOUNT ...

Page 40: ...w On your PC open CD Drive USB_Driver from Windows Explorer then double click Setup to install the handset Subsequently select Media Device MTP from the notifications window which will open the handset in Windows Explorer MAC On your MAC download and install Android File Transfer Connect your handset using the USB data lead supplied Select Media Device MTP from the notifications window which will ...

Page 41: ... via your Wi Fi network To disable mobile network data slide down from the top of the handset screen to open the quick settings panel then switch off data connectivity using the Data conn button WI FI Wi Fi provides wireless Internet access over distances of up to 100 meters Tap Home Options System settings Wi Fi Touch the Wi Fi switch to turn Wi Fi on ...

Page 42: ...you need to enter a password CHECK THE WI FI NETWORK STATUS Check the Wi Fi icon in the status bar Tap Home Options System settings Wi Fi tap the current wireless network to view the network status Tap Options Advanced Wi Fi sleep policy to leave Wi Fi always on or set other options TIP A question mark on the Wi Fi notification lets you know of an open Wi Fi network You can switch off these notifi...

Page 43: ... Wi Fi hotspot to change the SSID and password if required USING USB MODEM TETHERING Use USB tethering to connect a computer to the internet using your device network connection Plug your handset to a computer using the USB lead supplied Tap Home Options System settings more Tethering portable hotspot USB tethering Settings More USB Internet allows you to share a PC based internet connection onto ...

Page 44: ...the keypad Press the arrow when done Tap the microphone icon to use speech recognition Speak your request clearly into the handset microphone The first time you open Chrome you are guided through how to use by on screen instructions and demos Enter any search directly in the top bar Press Options for new Tabs Incognito browsing Bookmarks and other Settings options ...

Page 45: ...FF Switch Bluetooth on or off from the quick settings panel or Tap Options System settings Bluetooth Tap the switch to turn Bluetooth on The icon is displayed in the status bar Tap the switch to turn Bluetooth Off when required MAKE YOUR DEVICE VISIBLE TO OTHER DEVICES Tap Options System settings Bluetooth settings Tap the switch to turn Bluetooth on Touch the check box to make your device visible...

Page 46: ...ame phone Enter the name and tap OK PAIR WITH ANOTHER BLUETOOTH DEVICE Both devices must have Bluetooth turned on Tap Options System settings Bluetooth Tap Search for devices to display available devices in your vicinity Tap the device to pair with and enter your PIN if required The same PIN should be used on both devices ...

Page 47: ...in the bottom corner of your screen to view the picture Tap the Settings button to review the camera settings APPS CAMERA VIDEO RECORDER Tap the video icon in the camera app Tap the shutter button to stop shooting Tap the icon in the right corner to view the last video clip Tap the Settings button to review the video settings ...

Page 48: ...nes Tap Home Apps FM Radio Touch the arrow controls to scan for available channels Press the star to add to favourites Press Options to view your Channel list where you can long press on the channel to rename or delete it Press the Power symbol to close the radio otherwise it will continue to run in the background ...

Page 49: ...s Folders Albums Artists or Genre To play continuous tracks select Songs Options Play All To play an album select Album then click the first track CREATING PLAYLISTS Select a music file to add to a new playlist Tap and hold on the file until a shortcut menu pops up Tap Add to playlist Tap New Enter the playlist name and tap Save The playlist is created and the selected file is added to the playlis...

Page 50: ... Tap Delete to delete the playlist Tap Rename to edit the playlist name SETTING A SONG AS RINGTONE Open the folder where the song you want to set as ringtone is Hold on the song until a shortcut menu pops up Select Use as ringtone TIPs You can also set a song as a ringtone when you are playing it by tapping Options Use as ringtone The play controls are also available on the Control panel ...

Page 51: ...se 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 Tap Home Apps Sound Recorder ...

Page 52: ...ions in the wizard and tap Next Tap Sign in if you have a Google account Enter your user name and password and then tap Sign in Tap Create if you do not have a Google account USING GMAIL Gmail is Google s web based email service Gmail is configured when you sign in to your Google account Depending on your synchronisation settings Gmail on your phone is automatically synchronised with your Gmail ac...

Page 53: ...subject and then compose your email After composing your email tap to Send USING GOOGLE CALENDAR Tap Home Apps Calendar to use Google Calendar You can use the calendar to schedule appointments meetings and other events Your appointments are displayed on the screen as they are scheduled All appointments are synchronised to your Google account which enables you to share your schedule get your entire...

Page 54: ...ication such as Messaging Phone or Camera Tap Home Options System settings Security Screen lock Choose from Long press Voice Unlock Pattern PIN or Password Example for Pattern Watch the demo and tap Next Draw a pattern of your choice tap Continue Draw the pattern again and tap Confirm We recommend you register a Google account before setting your unlock pattern PIN or Password After five incorrect...

Page 55: ... attempts you can enter your Google account details to unlock your device SET A SIM CARD PIN LOCK Set a PIN code on your SIM card to prevent others from using your account The initial PIN code is provided by your service operator Tap Options System settings Security Set up SIM card lock Select Lock SIM card Enter the PIN and tap OK CHANGE SIM PIN Before changing the SIM PIN you need to enable it ...

Page 56: ...hone If an update is available you can choose whether to download and install the update Downloading via Wi Fi is highly recommended Data usage charges will apply if downloading via mobile networks International roaming data charges will apply for customers downloading the upgrade on a mobile network whilst travelling outside of Australia A firmware update will require a restart of your device ...

Page 57: ...om File Manager Phone Storage DCIM to SD DCIM Back up photos on line using Google Photo Open the Photo App this will save a copy of all your photos to your Google Account Copy Photos to a computer Insert the USB lead into a PC Connect using MTP mode then transfer all the photos from your device onto your PC FACTORY RESET Go to Settings Backup reset Factory data reset ...

Page 58: ...ixels CPU and memory 1GHz dual core with 512MB RAM 4GB with expandable external storage microSD HC up to 32GB Operating system Android 4 4 2 Battery Capacity 1200mAh Li ion Charge Time 3 4 hrs with AC Charger Standby time 200 hours subject to network Voice talk time 5 hours subject to network Connectivity Bluetooth 3 Wi Fi 802 11b g n 3 5mm jack Supported file types jpg gif png amr mid mp3 mp4 3gp...

Page 59: ...ts Menu Settings Backup reset Factory data reset How do I check the SMS service centre number Menu Messages Options Settings Text Message Settings SMS How do I configure the MMS Settings Menu Messages Options Settings Multimedia Message MMS How do I configure Email settings Apps Email or Menu Settings Accounts How do I copy Contacts to or from my SIM card Contacts Options Import Export Follow the ...

Page 60: ...ring and portable hotspot USB tethering Connect as CDROM to install drivers How do I configure APN s Menu Settings More Mobile Networks Access Point Names Options New APN How do I enable Flight Mode Long press on the power key Flight Mode How do I clear my Browser Chrome Options Settings Privacy Clear Browsing Data How do I check Call forwarding etc Calls Options Settings Voice Call Call forwardin...

Page 61: ...sible network coverage issue Check the signal level With only 1 or 2 bars the battery has to work harder to maintain network contact Limit multi media to save power The battery may be worn out The handset switches on by itself An alarm or calendar event switches the handset on automatically No incoming ring or alarm tone Hold the power key to check the phone is not in silent mode Check the rington...

Page 62: ...phone using the supplied USB cable The handset switches off after charging The handset is charging in the off state Press and hold the power key to switch the handset ON I cannot connect to other Bluetooth devices Turn Bluetooth on Set visibility to Show Make sure the pass code is correct Possible compatibility issues Not all functionality is supported between different Bluetooth devices and stand...

Page 63: ...card is inserted See the Getting Started section Enter PIN code You have set a SIM PIN Please enter your SIM PIN code Enter PUK code Contact your Service Provider to get the PUK code Enter Unlock Code Contact your Service Provider to obtain the network unlocking code ...

Page 64: ...on d Power surges lightning fire flood or other natural events e Use of the product with unauthorised third party products such as generic chargers f Any other cause beyond the range of normal usage for products The End User shall have no right to reject return or receive a refund for any product under the above mentioned situations The End User s statutory rights are not excluded by these terms a...

Page 65: ... low Under poor network conditions the phone transmits at a higher power may get hot and have a shorter battery life SPECIFIC ABSORPTION RATE SAR The phone is designed not to exceed the limits for exposure to radio waves recommended by the ICNIRP The limits include safety margins designed to assure the protection of all persons regardless of age and health The guidelines measure the Specific Absor...

Page 66: ...hile driving Do not dispose of in fire Do not use while re fuelling Avoid contact with magnetic media Small parts may be a choking hazard Avoid Extreme Temperatures This device may produce loud sounds Avoid any contact with liquid keep it dry Keep away from pacemakers and other personal medical devices Only use approved accessories ...

Page 67: ...facilities Do not attempt to disassemble Switch off when flying Do not rely on this device for emergency communications Switch off in explosive environments This device is certified by the Wi Fi Alliance microSD is a trademark of SD Card Association ...

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