ZTE V818
Quick Start Guide
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Version No. : R1.0
Edition Time : 20130909
Manual No. : 079584505996
Getting to Know Your Phone
Earpiece
Touch Screen
Menu Key
Home Key
Back Key
Power Key
•
Press and hold to power on, select
phone modes, turn on/off aeroplane
mode, or power off.
•
Press to turn off or on the screen display.
Home Key
•
Touch to return to the home screen from
any application or screen.
•
Touch and hold when the screen is not
locked to open Google Search.
Menu Key
•
Touch to get the options for the current
screen.
•
Touch and hold to see recently used ap
-
plications.
Back Key
Touch to go to the previous screen.
Volume Key
Press or hold either end to turn the volume up
or down.
LEGAL INFORMATION
Copyright © 2013 ZTE CORPORATION.
All rights reserved.
No part of this publication may be quoted, re-
produced, translated or used in any form or by
any means, electronic or mechanical, including
photocopying and microfilm, without the prior
written permission of ZTE Corporation.
Notice
ZTE Corporation reserves the right to make
modifications on print errors or update speci
-
fications in this guide without prior notice.
We offer self-service for our smart terminal
device 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 un-
authorized modifications of the software.
Images and screenshots used in this guide
may differ from the actual product. Content in
this guide may differ from the actual product
or software.
Speaker
Camera
Battery
Cover
Volume
Key
Headset Jack
Power Key
Microphone
Charging/ USB Jack
Starting Up
Switch off your phone before installing or
replacing the battery or the SIM card. The
microSD card can be installed and removed
while the phone is turned on. Unmount the
microSD card before removing it.
1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Hold the SIM card with the cut corner ori-
ented as shown and slip it into the card
holder.
NOTE:
Install in the left slot a SIM card that
supports WCDMA (UMTS) or GSM networks.
In the right slot, install a SIM card that sup-
ports GSM networks.
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3. Insert the battery by aligning the metal
contacts on the battery with the metal
contacts in the battery compartment.
Gently push down on the battery until it
clicks into place.
4. Hold your microSD card with the metal
contacts facing down and slide it in.
NOTE:
Some applications may require a
microSD card to work normally or may store
certain data on it. Therefore, it is recommend-
ed that you keep a microSD card installed
and not remove or replace it randomly.
Charging the Battery
Your phone’s battery 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.
WARNING!
Use only ZTE-approved chargers
and cables. The use of unapproved acces-
sories could damage your phone or cause the
battery to explode.
1. Connect the adapter to the charger jack.
2. Connect the charger to a standard AC
wall 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.
Powering On/Off Your Phone
Make sure the battery is charged before pow-
ering on.
•
Press and hold the
Power Key
to turn on
your phone.
•
To turn it off, press and hold the
Power
Key
to open the options menu. Touch
Power off > OK
.
Getting to Know the Home
Screen
The home screen is the starting point for your
phone’s applications, functions, and menus.
You can customize your home screen by add-
ing application shortcuts, folders, widgets,
and more.
NOTE:
Your home screen extends beyond
the initial screen, providing more space
for shortcuts, widgets, and folders. Simply
swipe left or right to see the extended home
screens.
Opening Applications
1. Touch the
Home Key
if the current
screen is not the home screen.
2. Touch .
3. Slide left or right on the screen and touch
an app to open it.
Adding Shortcuts or Widgets
1. Touch the
Home Key >
.
2. If you want to add a widget, touch
WID-
GETS
.
3. Touch and hold a widget or an app icon
and drag it to the home screen.
Removing Shortcuts or Widgets
1. Touch and hold a widget or shortcut on
the home screen.
2. Drag it to
to remove it.
Organizing Shortcuts With Folders
1. Touch and hold a shortcut on the home
screen.
2. Drag the shortcut icon quickly over an-
other shortcut that you want to put in the
folder and release it. A new folder is cre-
ated and both shortcuts are added into
the folder.
3. If needed, drag more shortcuts and drop
them into the folder.
Applying New Wallpapers
You can set the wallpaper for the home
screen or lock screen.
1. Touch the
Home Key > Menu Key >
Wallpaper
.
2. Select a wallpaper source and choose
the image or animation you want to use
as the wallpaper. Some cropping may be
needed for
Gallery
images.
3. Touch
OK
at the top of the screen (for
Gallery images) or
Set wallpaper
.
Setting Ringtones
1. Touch the
Home Key > > Settings >
Audio profiles
.
2. Touch next to
General
.
3. Touch
Phone ringtone
or
Default notifi
-
cation sound
.
4. Select the ringtone you want to use.
5. Touch
OK
.
Adjusting Volumes
To adjust call volume, press the
Volume Key
while on a call. To adjust other volumes, fol-
low the steps below.
1. Touch the
Home Key > > Settings >
Audio profiles
.
2. Touch next to
General
and select
Volumes
.
3. Drag the sliders to adjust the ringtone
and notification volume as well as the
alarm volume.
4. Touch
OK
to save.
TIP:
Press and hold the
Power Key
and then
touch
to enable silent mode, touch
to
enable vibration mode, or touch
to enable
sound.
Setting a Screen Lock
You can protect your phone by creating a
screen lock. When enabled, you need to
touch and hold an icon, draw a pattern, or
enter a numeric PIN or a password to unlock
the phone’s screen and keys.
1. Touch the
Home Key > Menu Key >
System settings > Security > Screen
lock
.
2. Touch an option and follow the prompts
to set up a screen lock.
Checking Voicemail
1. Touch the
Home Key >
.
2. In the dialer tab
, touch and hold
. If prompted, enter your voicemail
password.
3. Follow the voice prompts to listen to and
manage your voicemail messages.
NOTE:
Consult with your mobile service
provider for the availability of this service and
how to set it up.
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