Zte Z353VL User Manual Download

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Knowing the Keys

Key

Function

Power/end key



Press and hold to turn on or off airplane
mode, power off or restart the phone.



Press to end a call or cancel a call attempt.



Press to return to the home screen.

Home key



Touch to return to the home screen from any
application or screen.



Touch and hold to use Google Search or
Now on Tap.

Back key

Touch to go to the previous screen.

Recent apps
key

Touch to see recently used apps.

Volume key

Press or hold either end of the key to turn the
volume up or down.

Mute key

Press to mute/unmute incoming call ringtone.

Camera key

Press to launch the Camera app or take a
picture when the app is already launched.

Customized
key

You can customize the function of key.

Summary of Contents for Z353VL

Page 1: ...1 Z353VL User Manual ...

Page 2: ...e 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 sure to use your phone properly and saf...

Page 3: ...rks 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 Qualcomm Snapdragon processors are products of Qualcomm Technologies Inc Qualcomm and Snapdragon are trademarks of Qualcomm Incorporated registered in the United States and other countries Used with perm...

Page 4: ...4 Version No R1 0 Edition Time May 26 2016 Manual No 079584508048 WARNING This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm ...

Page 5: ...ering On Off 21 Setting Up for the First Time 21 Using the Touch Screen 21 Getting to Know the Home Screen 24 Personalizing 27 Changing the System Language 27 Setting the Date and Time 27 Changing Ringtone and Notification Sound 28 Turning On Off System Sounds 28 Adjusting Volume 28 Switching to Silent or Vibration Mode 29 Limiting Interruptions 30 Applying New Wallpapers 30 Setting the Theme 31 S...

Page 6: ...ganizing With Folders 41 Rearranging the Primary Shortcuts 42 Entering Text 42 Editing Text 51 Opening and Switching Apps 51 Uninstalling or Disabling an App 52 Connecting to Networks and Devices 53 Connecting to Mobile Networks 53 Connecting to Wi Fi 54 Connecting to Bluetooth Devices 57 Connecting to Your Computer via USB 60 Connecting to Virtual Private Networks 62 Phone Calls 64 Placing and En...

Page 7: ...ofile 77 Importing Exporting and Sharing Contacts 77 Working With Favorite Contacts 79 Working With Groups 80 Searching for a Contact 82 Editing Contacts 82 Web Accounts 85 Adding or Removing Accounts 85 Configuring Account Sync 86 Email 88 Setting Up the First Email Account 88 Checking Your Emails 88 Responding to an Email 89 Writing and Sending an Email 90 Adding and Editing Email Accounts 91 Ch...

Page 8: ... and Events 96 Creating an Event 97 Editing Deleting Sharing or Exporting an Event 98 Changing Calendar Settings 98 Web Browser 99 Opening the Browser 99 Setting the Homepage 99 Using Multiple Browser Windows 100 Downloading Files 100 Changing Browser Settings 101 Camera 102 Capturing a Photo 102 Recording a Video 104 Using Manual Camera Mode 104 Customizing Camera Camcorder Settings 105 Gallery 1...

Page 9: ...ying Music 112 Managing Playlists 113 Video Player 114 Opening the Video Library 114 Playing and Controlling Videos 114 Managing Video Files 115 Sound Recorder 116 Recording a Voice Memo 116 Playing a Voice Memo 116 More Apps 118 Calculator 118 Clock 118 Downloads 119 File Manager 120 Task Manager 120 Wi Fi Utility 121 Google Apps 121 ...

Page 10: ...or Your Safety 140 General Safety 140 Radio Frequency RF Energy 141 FCC Regulations 143 Hearing Aid Compatibility HAC Regulations for Mobile Phones 144 CTIA Requirements 146 Distraction 148 Product Handling 148 Electrical Safety 152 Radio Frequency Interference 153 Explosive Environments 155 Specifications 156 ...

Page 11: ...11 Getting Started Getting to Know Your Phone Volume key External screen Headset jack Back camera Auxiliary microphone Speaker Back cover ...

Page 12: ...ternal touch screen 4 way navigation and OK center key Back key Mute key Camera key Send key Delete key Earpiece Front camera Charging micro USB jack Home key Recent apps key Customized key Email key Power end key Main microphone ...

Page 13: ... from any application or screen Touch and hold to use Google Search or Now on Tap Back key Touch to go to the previous screen Recent apps key Touch to see recently used apps Volume key Press or hold either end of the key to turn the volume up or down Mute key Press to mute unmute incoming call ringtone Camera key Press to launch the Camera app or take a picture when the app is already launched Cus...

Page 14: ...ve the highlight or cursor on the screen Press the center to make selections Installing the micro SIM Card Power off your phone before installing or removing the micro SIM card WARNING To avoid damage to the phone do not use any other kind of SIM cards or any non standard micro SIM card cut from a SIM card You can get a standard micro SIM card from your service provider 1 Remove the back cover If ...

Page 15: ...15 2 Slide the micro SIM card into the card holder in the battery compartment 3 Replace the battery and the back cover ...

Page 16: ...16 Installing the microSDXC Card Not Included 1 Remove the back cover If the battery is installed remove it 2 Hold the microSDXC card with the cut corner oriented as shown and slip it into the card slot ...

Page 17: ...17 3 Replace the battery and the back cover Installing the Battery 1 Remove the back cover ...

Page 18: ...18 2 Insert the battery Make sure the connectors on the battery go into the battery compartment first and align with the connectors in it Gently push down on the battery until it clicks into place ...

Page 19: ...ld fully charge the battery as soon as possible WARNING Use only ZTE approved chargers and cables The use of unapproved accessories could damage your phone or cause the battery to explode 1 Connect the adapter to the charging jack 2 Connect the charger to a standard AC power outlet If the phone is on you ll see a charging icon such as or ...

Page 20: ...the Battery Life Active applications screen brightness levels Bluetooth and Wi Fi usage and GPS functionality can drain your battery You can follow the helpful tips below to conserve your battery power Use the Power manager feature in Settings to activate Power saver mode Reduce the screen backlight time Lower the screen brightness Turn Wi Fi Bluetooth and auto sync off when not in use Disable the...

Page 21: ...ime When you first power on your phone after you purchase it or reset it to factory settings see Backup and Reset you need to do some settings before using it Select the language and then follow the prompts to set up your phone Using the Touch Screen Your phone s touch screen enables you to control actions through a variety of touch gestures Touch When you want to type using the onscreen keyboard ...

Page 22: ...o open the available options for an item for example a message or link in a web page touch and hold the item Swipe or Slide To swipe or slide means to quickly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen ...

Page 23: ...to move your finger While dragging do not release your finger until you have reached the target position Pinch In some apps such as Maps web browser and Gallery you can zoom in and out by placing two fingers on the screen at once and pinching them together to zoom out or spreading ...

Page 24: ...rt to zoom in 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 adding shortcuts folders widgets and more ...

Page 25: ...extended panels You can add or remove home screen panels or adjust their order To add a new home screen panel 1 Touch the Home key or touch and hold an empty area of the home screen and select Widgets 2 Touch and hold an application icon or a widget and drag it to the right edge of the screen to create a new home screen Status bar Shortcut Folder Primary shortcuts Widget ...

Page 26: ... to exist If the icon widget or folder is the only item on the current home screen panel the panel will be deleted as you remove the item When there are only three home screen panels you cannot delete any of them To adjust the order of a home screen panel 1 Touch and hold an empty area of the home screen and slide left or right to view the home screen thumbnails 2 Touch and hold a thumbnail and dr...

Page 27: ... adjust the date and time automatically turn on Automatic date time To adjust the date and time manually turn off Automatic date time and touch Set date Set time to change the date and time To adjust the time zone automatically turn on Automatic time zone To adjust the time zone manually turn off Automatic time zone and touch Select time zone to set the correct time zone To adjust the time date fo...

Page 28: ...ne you want to use 4 Touch OK NOTE See Set a Ringtone for a Contact for how to assign a special ringtone to an individual contact Turning On Off System Sounds 1 Touch the Home key Settings Sound notifications Other sounds 2 Touch the switch beside each option to turn it on or off Adjusting Volume 1 Touch the Home key Settings Sound notifications 2 Drag the sliders below Media volume Alarm volume R...

Page 29: ...plication is active to show the volume management window Drag the slider to the left or keep pressing the Volume down key to switch the phone to vibration mode Press the key again in vibration mode to switch the phone to silent mode Swipe down from the top of the screen to open the notification panel and drag the panel downwards Touch Normal or Vibrate to switch the phone to vibration or silent mo...

Page 30: ...owed types will disturb you with ringtone or vibration You can also configure the Downtime section to allow this mode to automatically turn on or off Don t interrupt The phone will become totally silent You will hear or feel no ringtone or vibration NOTE To stop limit interruptions you can press the Volume up key to turn up the ringtone volume Applying New Wallpapers You can set the wallpaper for ...

Page 31: ...ing the Theme 1 Touch and hold an empty place on the home screen and touch Themes 2 Select a theme you like Setting the Home Screen Transition Effect 1 Touch and hold an empty place on the home screen and touch Effects 2 Pick an effect and the phone will demonstrate how it works Touch other effects until you find the favourite one Changing Screen Brightness 1 Touch the Home key Settings Display Br...

Page 32: ...Settings Security Screen lock 2 Touch None PIN or Password Touch None to disable the screen lock Touch PIN or Password to set a numeric PIN or a password that you must enter to unlock the screen NOTE Remember the PIN or password you set Otherwise you will have to upgrade the phone software to use the phone and lose all data in it Protecting Your Phone With Encryption You can encrypt all the data o...

Page 33: ...as follows Set a screen lock PIN or password Charge the battery Keep the phone connected to the charger Schedule an hour or more for the encryption process you must not interrupt it or you will lose some or all of your data When you re ready to turn on encryption 1 Touch the Home key Settings Security Encrypt phone 2 Read the information about encryption carefully The ENCRYPT PHONE button is dimme...

Page 34: ...t Protecting Your Phone With Screen Pinning You can use the screen pinning feature to keep an app in view so others cannot switch to other apps or access your personal information Turn On Screen Pinning 1 Touch the Home key Settings Security Screen pinning 2 Touch the On Off switch 3 If you want to ask for the PIN or password before unpinning the screen switch on Ask for PIN password before unpinn...

Page 35: ...s swipe up to find on the front most tab 5 Touch Unpin the Screen To unpin the screen and return to normal use touch and hold the Recent apps key If you have asked for the PIN or password before unpinning the screen enter the PIN password and press the OK key ...

Page 36: ...e some of the icons you may see 3G connected No signal LTE connected Signal strength Priority interruptions allowed Mobile data in use Vibration on Airplane mode Silent mode no interruptions Bluetooth on Battery low Connected to a Wi Fi network Battery partially drained Wi Fi in use Battery full Speaker on Battery charging Phone microphone off Alarm set GPS on ...

Page 37: ...cted New message s from the Email app Downloading data New message s from the Gmail app Sending data Missed call USB connected Call in progress Wired headset connected Song playing Open Close the Notification Panel Notifications report the arrival of new messages calendar events and alarms as well as ongoing events such as when you are playing music You can open the notification panel to view the ...

Page 38: ...on just touch it Slide down with one finger to expand certain notifications You can also swipe two fingers vertically or pinch zoom to expand or collapse certain notifications To remove a notification swipe it left or right To remove all notifications touch below all the notifications To manage notifications you have received touch and hold a notification to identify the application that created i...

Page 39: ...See Accounts and Web Accounts Normal Vibrate Mute Touch to switch between sound vibration and silent mode See Switching to Silent or Vibration Mode Battery Saver Touch to turn on or off Battery saver See Battery Location Touch to turn location services on or off Touch and hold to open the Location menu in Settings See Location Airplane Touch to turn on or off airplane mode Wi Fi Touch to turn on o...

Page 40: ... position Managing Shortcuts and Widgets Add Shortcuts and Widgets 1 Touch the Home key or To add widgets touch and hold an empty area of the home screen and select Widgets 2 Slide to browse the available applications or widgets 3 Touch and hold a widget or an application icon and drag it to a home screen panel NOTE While holding the item you can drag it to the right edge of the screen to create a...

Page 41: ...NOTE Not all widgets can be resized Organizing With Folders You can create folders on the home screen and add several shortcuts to a folder You can move or remove folders the same way as moving or removing shortcuts 1 Touch and hold a shortcut on the home screen until Folder appears 2 Drag the shortcut to Folder and release it A new folder will be created and the shortcut is added into the folder ...

Page 42: ...n keep at most four items in the primary shortcuts area Drag shortcuts or folders in or out of the area to rearrange it Entering Text You can enter text using the onscreen keyboard or the hard keypad Some apps open the onscreen keyboard automatically In others you open it by touching where you want to type Touch the Back key to hide the onscreen keyboard You can also enter text by speaking with th...

Page 43: ...the status bar 2 Open the notification panel and touch Change keyboard 3 Select the input method you need NOTE The icon appears only when more than one input method is installed and enabled Google Keyboard The Google Keyboard provides a layout similar to a desktop computer keyboard When screen auto rotation is enabled turn the phone sideways and the keyboard will change from portrait to landscape ...

Page 44: ...de to choose É As you enter a word candidates appear above the keyboard Touch to select the correct one touch and hold to see more possible options Touch to use uppercase Double tap to lock uppercase This key also changes to indicate the current case you are using for lowercase for uppercase and when locked in uppercase Touch or the Delete key to delete the text before the cursor Touch to select n...

Page 45: ...upports the gesture typing feature You use this feature to input a word by sliding through the letters To enable and use gesture typing 1 Touch and hold on the Google Keyboard and then touch Google Keyboard Settings 2 Touch Gesture Typing and then touch Enable gesture typing if this feature is turned off 3 Move your finger from letter to letter on the keyboard to trace a word without lifting the f...

Page 46: ...oard similar to a computer keyboard You can swipe horizontally on the space key to select a language You can also use Curve and Wave to speed up text input by moving your finger from letter to letter or word from word without lifting the finger With the hard keypad you can press the alphanumeric keys to enter text when TouchPal keyboard is activated Press the key to switch input modes and the key ...

Page 47: ... locked in uppercase Word prediction Touch and hold or and touch the prediction switch to turn off or on prediction Pre defined texts Touch to enter digits symbols and other texts You can touch the arrow keys to turn pages or touch to go back to the alphabetic keys Slide up on the space key or touch to enter Emoji and emoticons The delete key Touch to delete text before the cursor You can also sli...

Page 48: ...se Curve 1 On the TouchPal keyboard touch Settings Smart input and check Curve Word gesture 2 Touch the Back key to return to the text field Open the TouchPal keyboard 3 Move your finger from letter to letter on the keyboard to trace a word without lifting until you reach the end of the word NOTES Touch when you want to If you want to enter a single letter go ahead and touch the key Start of the w...

Page 49: ... enable and use Wave 1 On the TouchPal keyboard touch Settings Smart input and check Wave Sentence gesture 2 Touch the Back key to return to the text field 3 Touch or use Curve to enter the first word As the first word appears on the text field candidate words appear on the keyboard for you to choose from as the following word 4 Drag the correct candidate word to the space key to add the word to t...

Page 50: ...en entering text and touch Change keyboard and then select Google voice typing 2 When you see the microphone image speak what you want to type 3 You can continue entering text to keep it or to delete it NOTE Say comma period question mark exclamation mark or exclamation point to enter punctuation Input Method Settings Choose the input method settings by touching Settings Language input from the ho...

Page 51: ...the text you want to manipulate Then touch or to cut or copy the text to the clipboard Replace text with the clipboard text Select the text you want to replace Then touch PASTE Opening and Switching Apps Open an App 1 Touch the Home key 2 Slide left or right on the screen and touch an app to open it Switch Between Recently Opened Apps 1 Touch the Recent apps key The apps you ve used recently are d...

Page 52: ... screen 2 Touch and hold an application icon and drag the icon to Uninstall or Disable at the top of the screen 3 Touch OK to uninstall or disable the app NOTES Pre installed apps cannot be uninstalled and not all apps can be disabled To find the disabled applications touch the Home key Settings Apps and swipe left to the DISABLED tab You can then touch an application and touch ENABLE to restore i...

Page 53: ...ices when roaming 1 Touch the Home key Settings Mobile networks 2 Touch the Data roaming switch if it is turned off NOTE Data roaming may incur significant roaming charges Set 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 get the necessary information 1 Touch the Home key Settings...

Page 54: ...of up to 300 feet depending on the Wi Fi router and your surroundings Turn Wi Fi On and Connect to a Wi Fi Network 1 Touch the Home key Settings Wi Fi 2 Slide the Wi Fi switch to the On position 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 connects to previously used Wi Fi networks when they ...

Page 55: ...rk when you are out of range To connect to a secured network you first need to get the security details from the network s administrator 1 Touch the Home key Settings Wi Fi 2 Slide the Wi Fi switch to the On position 3 Touch Add network 4 Enter the network SSID name If necessary enter security or other network configuration details 5 Touch SAVE Connect to a WPS Network Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS is...

Page 56: ...WPS Pin Entry 4 The WPS PIN number displays on the screen Enter the PIN number into the access point s setup page After entering the PIN number your phone automatically finds the access point and configures the connection NOTE For detailed information about the WPS feature of the access point please refer to its user documents Forget a Wi Fi Network You can make your phone forget about the details...

Page 57: ... other apps to scan for networks even when Wi Fi is turned off Keep Wi Fi on during sleep Set whether to keep Wi Fi on in sleep mode Install certificates Install certificates needed for connecting to certain Wi Fi networks WPS Push Button Connect to a WPS network via the push button method WPS Pin Entry Connect to a WPS network via the phone PIN method MAC address Check the MAC address IP address ...

Page 58: ...the Device Name 1 Touch the Home key Settings Bluetooth 2 Slide the Bluetooth switch to the On position if Bluetooth is off 3 Touch Rename this device 4 Edit the name and touch RENAME Pair With Another Bluetooth Device 1 Touch the Home key Settings Bluetooth 2 Slide the Bluetooth switch to the On position if Bluetooth is off Your phone automatically scans for and displays the IDs of all available ...

Page 59: ...Forget Unpair With a Bluetooth Device You can make your phone forget its pairing connection with another Bluetooth device To connect to the device again you need to search it and enter or confirm a passkey again 1 Touch the Home key Settings Bluetooth and ensure that Bluetooth is turned on 2 In the list of paired devices touch the icon beside the Bluetooth device you want to forget 3 Touch FORGET ...

Page 60: ... File Manager app Connecting to Your Computer via USB You can connect your phone to a computer with a USB cable and transfer music pictures and other files in both directions Your phone stores these files in the phone storage or on a removable microSDXC card Connect Your Phone to a Computer via USB 1 Connect your phone to the PC with a USB cable 2 Open the notification panel and touch Connected as...

Page 61: ...ke your phone connect to the computer automatically using the selected connection type check Don t ask me again Disconnect Your Phone From the Computer To disconnect the phone from the computer simply unplug the USB cable when you re finished Remove the microSDXC Card From Your Phone If you need to remove the microSDXC card while the phone is on you should unmount it first 1 Touch the Home key Set...

Page 62: ...twork VPNs are commonly deployed by corporations schools and other institutions to let people access local network resources when not on campus or when connected to a wireless network Depending on the type of VPN you are using you may be required to enter your login credentials or install security certificates before you can connect to your VPN You can get this information from your network admini...

Page 63: ... Touch the Home key Settings More VPN 2 Touch the VPN that you want to connect to 3 When prompted enter any requested credentials and then touch CONNECT Modify a VPN 1 Touch the Home key Settings More VPN 2 Touch beside the VPN that you want to modify 3 Edit the VPN settings and then touch SAVE ...

Page 64: ...y to delete incorrect digits NOTE As you enter the phone number or the contact name your phone searches for matching information in your contacts If you see the number and contact you want to call touch it to place the call immediately 3 Press the Send key to dial NOTE To make an international call touch and hold the 0 key to enter the plus symbol Next enter the country code followed by the city a...

Page 65: ...all When you receive a phone call slide down the green bar to answer the call NOTE To silence the ringer before answering the call you can press either end of the Volume key Reject a Call When you receive a phone call slide up the red bar to reject the call You can also slide up to reject the call and select a preset text message or edit one to send to the caller NOTE To edit the preset text respo...

Page 66: ...n on the 4 way navigation key to select a listing and then press the Send key NOTE You can touch MISSED OUTGOING or INCOMING to filter the records by call type Add a Number From Call History as a Contact 1 Open the call history 2 Touch the contact icon in front of a number 3 Touch on the contact information tab 4 To add the number to an existing contact touch a contact in the list To add a new con...

Page 67: ...screen to delete all history records Calling Your Contacts 1 Touch the Home key Contacts 2 Press up or down on the 4 way navigation key to select a contact and then press the Send key to make a call Checking Voicemail If you have set the phone to divert calls to voicemail callers can leave voicemail messages when they cannot reach you Here s how to check the messages they left 1 Touch the Home key...

Page 68: ...ophone Touch to make another call separately from the first call which is put on hold Touch to open the Contacts app Touch to open the Messaging app Touch to merge the separate calls into a single conference call Touch to end the current call WARNING Because of higher volume levels do not place the phone near your ear during speakerphone use Setting Up a Conference Call When the three way call is ...

Page 69: ...emaining caller stay connected If you initiated the call and are the first to hang up all callers are disconnected To end the conference call touch Adjusting Your Call Settings Set Contact Display Options You can set the order of the contacts displayed in the Contacts app 1 Touch the Home key Phone Call Setting General settings 2 Touch Sort list by or View contact names to set the order of the con...

Page 70: ...ncoming call notification Touch the Home key Phone Call Setting Vibrate pattern and select one Edit Quick Response to Rejected Callers 1 Touch the Home key Phone Call Setting General settings Quick responses 2 Touch a text message to edit it Set Voicemail 1 Touch the Home key Phone Call Setting 2 Touch Voicemail to configure voicemail settings Touch Service to select the voicemail service provider...

Page 71: ...by telephone Simply connect the TTY device to the phone s headset jack Select a TTY mode for your phone to work with a TTY device or turn TTY off 1 Touch the Home key Phone Call Setting TTY mode 2 Select one of the following options Consult your teletypewriter manufacturer s manual if necessary TTY Off Users who can hear and talk can disable TTY support TTY Full Users who cannot talk or hear may u...

Page 72: ... phone call 1 Touch the Home key Phone Call Setting 2 Check Hearing aids to turn on hearing aid compatibility CAUTION Do not turn on the Hearing aids option unless you use a hearing aid with a telecoil Using this setting without a hearing aid or with a hearing aid without a telecoil may be harmful to your hearing Set Speed Dials You can touch and hold the 1 9 keys from the dialer to call the corre...

Page 73: ...w options including calling messaging and saving the number when a call is ended 1 Touch the Home key Phone Call Setting 2 Check Call ended operation tips to enable this feature Answer Calls Automatically You can set the phone to answer calls automatically when your hands are occupied for example when driving a car 1 Touch the Home key Phone Call Setting Auto answer 2 Select how long the phone sho...

Page 74: ...ings 2 Check Voice privacy to enable this feature Plus Code Dialing Setting Plus Code Dialing allows the phone to automatically dial the international access code for your location when you touch and hold the 0 key in the dialer To activate Plus Code Dialing 1 Touch the Home key Phone Call Setting Additional settings Plus code dialing setting 2 Check Setup Plus Code Replacement to enable this feat...

Page 75: ...75 Code of Plus Code 2 Input a new code and touch OK ...

Page 76: ...e contacts Checking Contact Details 1 Touch the Home key Contacts and touch the CONTACTS tab to access your contact list 2 Scroll through the list to view all your contacts 3 Touch a contact to view its details NOTE If you have a lot of contacts stored drag the slider to the initial letter you need Adding a New Contact 1 Touch the Home key Contacts 2 Touch to add a new contact 3 Enter the contact ...

Page 77: ...our phone 1 Touch the Home key Contacts and touch the CONTACTS tab 2 Touch Set up my profile If a profile has already been set up touch the listing below ME and touch 3 Edit your profile information 4 Touch Importing Exporting and Sharing Contacts You can import export contacts from to your micro SIM card the phone storage or the microSDXC card This is especially useful when you need to transfer c...

Page 78: ...SDXC Card 1 Touch the Home key Contacts 2 Touch Import Export Import from storage 3 Select the vCard file s in the microSDXC card or the phone storage and touch OK Export Contacts to the micro SIM Card 1 Touch the Home key Contacts 2 Touch Import Export Export to SIM card 3 Check the contacts you need and then touch Export Contacts to the Phone Storage or the microSDXC Card 1 Touch the Home key Co...

Page 79: ...contacts if needed and then touch 4 Choose how to share the contacts Options depend on the applications and services installed Working With Favorite Contacts In the favorite contacts tab you can find your favorite contacts and frequently contacted contacts Add a Contact to Favorites You can add the contacts you use frequently to FAVORITES so that you can find them quickly 1 Touch the Home key Cont...

Page 80: ...GROUPS tab 2 Scroll through the list to view the preset groups and any groups you have created 3 Touch a group to view its members NOTE To send a message or an email to all or some of the group members you can touch Send Group message Send Group email after you open the group Set Up a New Group 1 Touch the Home key Contacts and touch the GROUPS tab 2 Touch to create a new group 3 Touch the Group s...

Page 81: ...Delete a Group 1 Touch the Home key Contacts and touch the GROUPS tab 2 Touch a group and then touch Delete Group 3 Touch OK to disband the group The contacts in the group will not be deleted Edit a Group 1 Touch the Home key Contacts and touch the GROUPS tab 2 Touch a group and then touch Edit 3 Touch the group name to edit it or touch the field below MEMBER or RingTone to add more members or cha...

Page 82: ...Input the contact name or any information the contact has to search for it The contacts matched will be listed Editing Contacts Edit Contact Details 1 Touch the Home key Contacts 2 Touch a contact you need to edit and then touch 3 Edit the contact and touch Set a Ringtone for a Contact Assign a special ringtone to a contact so you know who is calling when you hear the ringtone 1 Touch the Home key...

Page 83: ...Touch OK to confirm Join Contacts As your phone synchronizes with multiple online accounts you may see duplicate entries for the same contact You can merge all the separate information of a contact into one entry in the contacts list 1 Touch the Home key Contacts 2 Touch a contact entry to display the contact s details and then touch 3 Touch Join 4 Touch the contact whose information you want to j...

Page 84: ...the main contact Separate Contact Information If contact information from different sources was joined in error you can separate the information back into individual contacts on your phone 1 Touch the Home key Contacts 2 Touch a contact entry you have merged and want to separate and then touch 3 Touch Separate 4 Touch OK to confirm ...

Page 85: ... the onscreen steps to enter the information about the account Most accounts require a username and password but the details may vary You may also need to obtain some information from IT support or your system administrator When the account is successfully added it is displayed in the Accounts menu Remove an Account Removing an account will delete it and all information associated with it from you...

Page 86: ...d on changes you make to information on your phone or on the web are automatically synced with each other When automatic sync is turned off you need to sync manually to collect emails updates or other recent information Sync Manually 1 Touch the Home key Settings Accounts 2 Touch the account category and then the account you want to sync 3 Touch Sync now Or touch the types of information you want ...

Page 87: ...The Sync screen appears showing a list of information the account can sync 3 When auto sync is enabled switch on or off items as you need The types of information enabled on the phone and the web will be kept in auto sync When auto sync is disabled touch a listing to sync that type of information between the phone and the web ...

Page 88: ... address and password 3 Touch Next to let the phone retrieve the network parameters automatically NOTE Touch Manual setup if you want to enter these details manually or when automatic setup fails 4 Follow the on screen instructions to finish the setup Your phone will show the inbox of the email account and start to download email messages Checking Your Emails Your phone can automatically check for...

Page 89: ...ply to the sender touch To reply to the sender and all recipients of the original email touch To forward the email to someone else touch 3 Edit your message and touch Mark an Email as Unread You can return a read email to the unread state for example to remind yourself to read it again later You can also mark a batch of emails as unread While reading a message touch Mark as unread While in a messa...

Page 90: ...ou have more than one email account added on the phone touch the sender line to select the account you want to use for sending the message 2 Enter a contact name or email address in the To field Separate each recipient with a comma You can also touch to select recipients from your contacts NOTE To send a carbon copy or blind carbon copy to other recipients touch Add Cc Bcc to open the Cc Bcc field...

Page 91: ...l to get the Inbox screen 2 Touch Settings 3 Follow the prompts to set up the account as you did with the first one Edit an Email Account You can change a number of settings for an account including how often you check for email how you re notified of new mails your email signature and details about the servers the account uses to send and receive mails 1 Open Email to get the Inbox screen 2 Touch...

Page 92: ...92 Changing General Email Settings General settings apply to all email accounts you add 1 Open Email to get the Inbox screen 2 Touch Settings General 3 Make the changes and touch when you finish ...

Page 93: ...t or multimedia message Touch Search to search for a message using keywords Touch an existing message thread to open the conversation you ve had with a certain number Sending a Message 1 On the Messaging screen touch at the top right corner 2 Add recipients by one of the following ways Touch the To field and manually enter the recipient s number or the contact name If the phone presents a few sugg...

Page 94: ...NOTE Do not add any attachment if you want to send a text message Otherwise you may be charged for a multimedia message Replying to a Message Messages you receive are appended to existing threads of the same number If the new message comes from a new number a new thread is created 1 On the Messaging screen touch the thread that has the message you want to reply to 2 Type your reply in the text box...

Page 95: ...ecipient for the message and edit the content if you want 4 Touch SEND Copying a Message You can copy text messages from the micro SIM card to the phone storage 1 On the Messaging screen touch Settings Manage SIM card messages 2 Touch and hold a message and then touch Copy to phone memory Changing Message Settings Touch Settings in the Messaging screen to change the messaging settings ...

Page 96: ...s and Events Select Visible Calendars 1 Open the Calendar app 2 Touch Calendars to display 3 Touch the calendars to check the ones you want to see or uncheck the ones you d like to hide Events from hidden calendars are not shown in the Calendar app Change Calendar Views You can view your calendars in different forms The app offers four view types Month Week Day and Agenda To change calendar views ...

Page 97: ...ew touch a day block twice to switch to Day view Then touch an event to view its details Creating an Event 1 In any Calendar view touch New event You can also touch a spot in Day or Week view twice to add an event to that time spot 2 If you have more than one calendar account touch the current account above the Event name line to choose one 3 Enter the event details and touch SAVE NOTE You can als...

Page 98: ...lowing as you need To edit the event touch Touch SAVE to save your changes To delete the event touch OK To share the event touch Share and choose how to share Changing Calendar Settings To change the calendar settings open a calendar view Day Week Month or Agenda and touch Settings You can change General settings which apply to all accounts or other settings that only apply to specific accounts ...

Page 99: ...uch the address box at the top of the web page 3 Enter the address URL of a web page or enter terms you want to search for 4 Touch a URL or search suggestion or touch Go or on the keyboard to open the web page or search results Setting the Homepage Your home page opens when you open a new browser tab and when you start Browser after restarting your phone 1 Open the Browser app 2 Touch Settings Set...

Page 100: ...een browser windows 1 Touch the icon at the bottom of the screen The number in the icon indicates the number of currently active browser windows 2 Swipe vertically to scroll through the list of opened web pages 3 Touch one you want to open NOTE Swipe a web page horizontally or touch its X to close the browser window Touch Close all to close all windows Downloading Files 1 Touch and hold an image o...

Page 101: ...open them in the Downloads app Changing Browser Settings You can configure a number of settings to customize the way you browse the web including several that you can use to control your privacy To open the Browser settings screen touch Settings in the browser screen ...

Page 102: ... stored on the microSDXC card you have installed or in the phone storage You can copy them to your computer or access them in the Gallery app Capturing a Photo 1 Touch the Home key Camera 2 Aim the camera at the subject and make any necessary adjustment Auto camera mode is used by default ...

Page 103: ... clip 7 Select the manual or auto camera mode or use special effect smile detection HDR interval capture or panorama Only available for the back camera WARNING Keep a safe distance when using the flash Do not point the flash towards the eyes of people or animals NOTE You can spread or pinch on the screen to zoom in or out before taking pictures 3 Touch the area where you want the camera to focus o...

Page 104: ...o touch to pause or resume recording NOTE While the recording is in progress you can touch to save the frame as a separate photo 4 Touch to stop recording Using Manual Camera Mode You can use manual camera mode to adjust more camera options for you photo such as ISO white balance exposure etc 1 Touch the Home key Camera 2 Touch MANUAL 3 Aim the camera at the subject and you can make the following ...

Page 105: ...or disable the gradienter Touch to change white balance scenario or leave it at Auto Touch to select ISO level or leave it at Auto Touch to adjust the photo exposure 4 Touch the shutter icon to take the photo Customizing Camera Camcorder Settings Before capturing a photo or a video you can touch to open the following camera and camcorder setting options NOTE Some camera and video options will chan...

Page 106: ...otos and videos Storage location Touch Save location to change the storage location for captured photos and videos Restore defaults Restore default camera and video settings VIDEO Video quality Set the quality for your video Focus lock when recording Select whether to lock the focus point on the centre of the screen during video recording using the back camera Geo tagging Select whether to store t...

Page 107: ... in a number of albums by default Swipe up and down to see them all To view album contents Touch an album to view the pictures and videos it contains To share albums pictures or videos 1 Touch and hold an album to select it or touch and hold an item after you open an album to select a picture or a video 2 Touch more items that you want to share 3 Touch and select how you want to share the items ...

Page 108: ...deo 2 Touch more items that you want to delete 3 Touch OK To hide an album 1 Touch and hold an album that you want to hide 2 Touch OK NOTE To show the hidden albums again touch Settings Manage hidden albums Touch the albums you want to restore and touch Show at the bottom Working With Pictures Touch a picture in an album to view the picture in full screen ...

Page 109: ...e or video to make it smaller You ll then see a filmstrip style view of all your pictures and videos in a row Swipe left or right to scan through them all NOTE You can delete a picture or video by swiping it up in the filmstrip view If you accidentally delete one touch UNDO to retrieve it Double tap the picture or pinch two fingers together or ...

Page 110: ... wallpaper or contact photo check file details or browse the album contents in a slideshow NOTE Some options may not be available for certain albums or pictures Playing Videos 1 Touch an album in the gallery and then touch the thumbnail of a video 2 Touch at the center and select a player to start playing Touch the video to view the playback controls ...

Page 111: ...according to the information stored in the files Touch All Songs to view all music files on your phone Touch Artists Albums to browse music files on your phone organized by the artist or album name Touch Folders to find music files through the folders they are stored in Touch Favorites to browse music files you have marked as favorites Touch Playlists to view all music playlists you have created N...

Page 112: ...o it Touch the bottom of the screen to open the following playback screen Number Function 1 Return to the music library 2 Album artwork if available 3 Check the track information 4 Toggle repeat mode no repeat repeat the current track or repeat the current playlist ...

Page 113: ...notification panel Touch the song title to restore the playback screen or just pause resume playback or skip songs Managing Playlists Create playlists to organize your music files into sets of songs so that you can play the songs you like in the order you prefer Touch Multi Select in the music library to choose songs and touch to add them to a playlist or create a new playlist Open a playlist and ...

Page 114: ...iles or touch View by or Sort by to change the display mode or sort the list Playing and Controlling Videos Touch a video in the video library to play it Touch the screen to show the playback controls You can control the video and audio or carry out other operations Touch the play pause button at the bottom to pause or resume the playback Touch or to skip to the previous or the next video Touch to...

Page 115: ...1 Touch and hold a video in the video library 2 Check other videos you want to delete 3 Touch OK Share Video Clips 1 Touch and hold a video in the video library 2 Touch other videos you want to share 3 Touch and select how you want to share them ...

Page 116: ...h HQ to turn on or off high quality recording 3 Touch to start recording During recording touch to pause or continue the recording 4 Touch to stop recording The memo is automatically saved Playing a Voice Memo To play a memo you just recorded Touch To play any saved memo 1 Touch at the top right of the screen to see all recordings 2 Touch the title of a memo to play it ...

Page 117: ...117 NOTE Touch and hold a memo to delete share rename it add a tag check its file information or set it as your phone ringtone or notification ringtone ...

Page 118: ...on its side to access advanced buttons Clock Touch the Home key Clock The Clock app allows you to check local time in places around the world set alarms and use timers Set a New Alarm 1 Touch the tab in the Clock app 2 Touch an existing alarm to 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 and alarm ringtone 4 Tou...

Page 119: ... at the bottom to add a new city or country Use the Stopwatch and Countdown Touch the or tab in the Clock app to use the stopwatch or the countdown timer Stopwatch allows you to record lap times 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 Touch the Home key Downloads ...

Page 120: ...ccess stored items Touch and hold an item to access option icons such as Copy Move Share or Delete To copy or move an item navigate to a new location and touch PASTE Touch at the top right corner to create a new folder in the current directory Task Manager Touch the Home key Task Manager to view or stop applications Touch a task in the Tasks tab to check the details of the application or force it ...

Page 121: ...se 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 Gmail Send and receive emails via your Gmail account or other personal email accounts ...

Page 122: ...d and watch the latest and your favourite movies and TV shows Play Music Play music on the phone and on your Google account Play Store Buy and download apps games 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 ...

Page 123: ...igure your Wi Fi connections See Connecting to Wi Fi Bluetooth Touch the Home key Settings Bluetooth You can turn Bluetooth on or off and configure your Bluetooth connections See Connecting to Bluetooth Devices Mobile Networks Touch the Home key Settings Mobile networks to control mobile data use and set access point names See Connecting to Mobile Networks Sound and Notification Touch the Home key...

Page 124: ...ck the apps that have requested notification access Display Touch the Home key Settings Display to configure the following options Brightness level Set the brightness of the display Adaptive brightness Automatically adjust screen brightness Wallpaper Select a background image or animation for the home screen Sleep Set the length of time of inactivity before the screen turns off automatically Daydr...

Page 125: ... to check for spelling errors when entering text Personal dictionary Add new words to the phone s dictionary or remove words from the dictionary The words you add are used for spelling check and word suggestion Keyboard input methods Configure text input settings See Input Method Settings Voice input Choose and set voice input services Text to speech output Preferred engine Select the speech synth...

Page 126: ...e mobile data use Touch the Mobile data or Set mobile data limit switches to turn on or off mobile data or mobile data limit You can check how much data has been used during the time cycle you set set mobile data limit and warning see what apps have been using mobile data or restrict background data for individual apps NOTE The data usage is measured by your phone and your carrier s data usage acc...

Page 127: ...s See Connecting to Virtual Private Networks Default SMS App Touch the Home key Settings More Default SMS app to choose the preferred application for sending and receiving messages Device Storage Touch the Home key Settings Storage to view the memory information of the internal phone storage and the microSDXC card You can choose the default location for new data such as photos captured and voice r...

Page 128: ...wer manager to view the battery level check what has been using the battery and optimize battery use In the BATTERY tab you can check the current battery level and mode as well as estimated available time for standby or other use In the USAGE tab you can find out what apps and services have been using the battery and at what percentage Touch an app or service to adjust its settings in order to sav...

Page 129: ...E Move the app files and data between the microSDXC card and the internal storage CLEAR DATA Delete all app data CLEAR CACHE Delete all app cache CLEAR DEFAULTS Clear all default launch settings related to the app NOTE Not all options are available for the apps Connect to PC Touch the Home key Settings Connect to PC to select your USB connection type between your phone and PC See Connecting to You...

Page 130: ...d touch Mode to select location sources you want to use To get your accurate location choose High accuracy To save battery power and get approximate location choose Battery saving To use only GPS to pinpoint your location choose Device only NOTE Touch Accelerated location AGREE to use Qualcomm IZat hardware accelerated location to determine your location Security Touch the Home key Settings Securi...

Page 131: ...ne to use the Smart Lock feature Encrypt phone Encrypt your data on the phone to protect your privacy See Protecting Your Phone With Encryption Set up SIM card lock Lock SIM card Activate or deactivate the PIN lock to require PIN before accessing the micro SIM card Change SIM PIN Change the PIN used to access the micro SIM card NOTE Put all your confidential passwords in a safe place for future us...

Page 132: ... Trust agents View or deactivate trust agents Screen pinning Keep a screen of your choice in view so that others cannot switch to other apps and access your personal information Touch this option to see how it works See Protecting Your Phone With Screen Pinning Apps with usage access Turn on or off some apps access to your phone usage information Backup and Reset Touch the Home key Settings Backup...

Page 133: ...the microSDXC card Accounts Touch the Home key Settings Accounts to manage your web accounts and synchronization Touch Add account to sign in to or create accounts on your phone Touch an account type to see that type of accounts you have added and adjust the accounts settings System Accessibility Touch the Home key Settings Accessibility to configure accessibility plug ins and services on your pho...

Page 134: ... Store or your printer manufacturer Software Update Touch the Home key Settings Software Update You can view the current software version and check for the software updates About Phone Touch the Home key Settings About phone to view the phone status legal information and other information ...

Page 135: ...eak at your current location for example in a basement or near a tall building because wireless transmissions cannot effectively reach it Move to a location where the network signal can be properly received The network is busy at the current time for example during peak times there may be too much network traffic to handle additional calls Avoid using the phone at such times or try again after wai...

Page 136: ...network link or phone line Unable to select certain features Your service provider does not support these features or you have not applied for services that provide these features Contact your service provider Cannot charge the battery The battery or battery charger is damaged Contact the dealer The phone s temperature is below 0 C or higher than 45 C Adjust the battery charging environment to avo...

Page 137: ...ea where signaling is weak temporarily power off the phone The battery is depleted In high temperature environments battery life will be shortened Contact the dealer to change a new battery If you are not able to connect to the network the phone will continue to send out signals as it attempts to locate a base station Doing so consumes battery power and will consequently shorten standby time Chang...

Page 138: ...e micro SIM card is inserted improperly Insert the micro SIM card properly There is debris on the micro SIM card contacts Use a soft dry cloth to clean the micro SIM card contacts Unable to connect to the network The micro SIM card is invalid Contact your service provider You are not within the network s service area Check the service area with your service provider The signal is poor Move to an o...

Page 139: ...ice provider If the service provider provides the micro SIM card s PUK code use the PUK code to unlock the micro SIM card Phone crashes reboots freeze or cannot be powered on Some third party software is not compatible with your phone Uninstall the software that may cause the problem Upgrade the phone software Reset the phone to factory status ...

Page 140: ...ast 15 mm away from your ear or body while making calls Your phone may produce a bright or flashing light Small parts may cause choking Don t dispose of your phone in fire Your phone can produce a loud sound To prevent possible hearing damage do not listen at high volume levels for long periods Avoid contact with anything magnetic Avoid extreme temperatures ...

Page 141: ...quids Don t rely on your phone as a primary device for emergency communications Radio Frequency RF Energy 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 frequency ...

Page 142: ...tions 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 the Display Grant section of www fc...

Page 143: ...sory should be avoided FCC Regulations This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation CAUTION Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the use...

Page 144: ...determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more 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 t...

Page 145: ...ted 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 the best way to evaluate it for your personal needs This phone has been tested and rated for use with hearing aid...

Page 146: ... meets the M4 T4 level rating Hearing devices may also be rated Your hearing device manufacturer or hearing health professional may help you find this rating For more information about FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility please go to http www fcc gov cgb dro CTIA Requirements Do not disassemble or open crush bend or deform puncture or shred the battery Do not modify or remanufacture attempt to insert fo...

Page 147: ...ed battery may present a risk of fire explosion leakage or other hazard Promptly dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations Battery usage by children should be supervised Avoid dropping the phone or battery If the phone or battery is dropped especially on a hard surface and the user suspects damage take it to a service center for inspection Improper battery use may result in a ...

Page 148: ...perating the machinery in order to reduce the risk of an accident Product Handling General Statement on Handling and Use You alone are responsible for how you use your phone and any consequences of the use You must always switch off your phone wherever the use of a phone is prohibited Use of your phone is subject to safety measures designed to protect users and their environment Always treat your ...

Page 149: ...o 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 attempt to disassemble your phone or its accessories only authorized personnel can do so Do not expose or use your phone or its accessories in an environment with or that can reach extreme temperatures minimum 23 and ...

Page 150: ...t 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 the risk of demagnetization do not allow electronic devices or magnetic media close to your phone for a long time Electrostatic Discharge ESD Do not touch the metallic conn...

Page 151: ...ll 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 videos If you have experienced seizures or blackouts or have a family history of such occurrences please consult a physician To reduce the risk of blackouts or seizures you can use your phone in a well li...

Page 152: ...ns Therefore you should not 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 headsets or other audio devices Phone Heating Your phone may become warm during charging and normal use Electrical Safety Accessories Use only approved accessories Do...

Page 153: ...vice or repair the phone or its accessories If your phone or its accessories 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 center Radio Frequency Interference General Statement on Interference Care must be taken when using your phone in close proximity to personal medical devices such as pacemakers a...

Page 154: ... 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 Equipment Switch off your wireless device when you are requested to do so in hospitals clinics or health ...

Page 155: ...s Stations and Explosive Atmospheres In locations with potentially explosive atmospheres obey all posted signs to turn off wireless devices such as your phone or other radio equipment Areas with 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...

Page 156: ...imensions 5 69 H x2 8 W x 0 33 D Weight 5 21 oz with battery Display 5 inch 1280 720 Camera 5 MP rear camera and 2MP front camera Internal memory ROM 8 GB RAM 1 GB Removable memory card Supports microSDXC card up to 64GB Battery 2500 mAh not removable Continuous idle time Up to xx days Continuous talk time Up to xx hours WAP browser version 2 0 ...

Page 157: ... M4 T4 Bluetooth 4 1 NOTE The phone s talk time and idle time are based on ideal working environments The use of extended backlighting browser and network conditions can reduce battery life and talk idle time ...

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