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ZTE BLADE L7 

User Manual 

Summary of Contents for BLADE L7

Page 1: ...ZTE BLADE L7 User Manual ...

Page 2: ...tice ZTE Corporation reserves the right to make modifications on print errors or update specifications in this guide without prior notice This manual has been designed with the utmost care to ensure the accuracy of its content However all statements information and recommendations contained therein do not constitute a warranty of any kind either expressed or implied We offer self service for our s...

Page 3: ...e Trademarks ZTE and the ZTE logos are trademarks of ZTE Corporation Google and Android are trademarks of Google Inc The Bluetooth trademark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such trademarks by ZTE Corporation is under license microSDXC Logo is a trademark of SD 3C LLC Other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners Version No R1 0 Edition Tim...

Page 4: ...ndling 13 Electrical Safety 16 Interference 17 Explosive Environments 19 Getting Started 20 Overview 20 Keys Explained 22 Starting up 23 Powering On Off 30 Getting Around Your Phone 31 Phone Calls 34 Making Calls 34 Receiving Calls 36 Call settings 37 Contacts 38 Creating a Contact 38 Searching for a Contact 39 Messaging 39 ...

Page 5: ...otspot 43 Browser 44 Opening the Browser 44 Using Multiple Browser Tabs 45 Downloading Files 45 Changing Browser Settings 45 Using Multimedia Apps 46 Taking Pictures With Your Camera 46 Recording Videos With Your Camcorder 46 Listening to Your FM Radio 47 Playing Your Music 47 Opening Your Gallery 48 Making Voice Memos 48 Using Your Google Applications 49 Gmail 49 Google Play Store 49 Other Applic...

Page 6: ...e Mode 51 Data Usage 52 VPN 52 Bluetooth Tethering 52 Hotspot Settings 53 Hard keys 53 Themes Wallpapers 53 Display 53 Prompt notification 53 Audio Profiles 54 Apps 54 Storage USB 54 Battery 54 Memory 55 Location 55 Security 55 Accounts 56 Google 56 Language input 56 Backup and Reset 56 ...

Page 7: ...7 Timer Switch Machine 57 Date Time 57 Accessibility 57 Printing 57 About Phone 58 ...

Page 8: ...e may produce a bright or flashing light Small parts may cause a choking Don t dispose of your phone in fire Your phone can produce a loud sound Avoid contacting with anything magnetic Keep away from pacemakers and other electronic medical devices To prevent possible hearing damage do not listen at high volume levels for long periods Avoid extreme temperatures Switch off when asked to in hospitals...

Page 9: ... of the United States During SAR testing this device was set to transmit at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands and placed in positions that simulate RF exposure in usage against the head with no separation and near the body with the separation of 10 mm Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level the actual SAR level of the device while operating...

Page 10: ...is model phone is on file with the FCC and can be found under the Display Grant section of www fcc gov oet ea fccid after searching on FCC ID SRQ ZTEBLADEL7 For this device the highest reported SAR value for usage against the head is 0 768W kg for usage near the body is 1 253 W kg While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various phones and at various positions they all meet the gov...

Page 11: ...n tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to ra...

Page 12: ...by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Distraction Driving Full attention must be given to driving at all times in order to reduce the risk of an accident Using a phone while driving even with a hands free kit can cause distraction and lead to an accident You must comply with local laws and regulations restricting the use of wireless device...

Page 13: ...ean and dust free place Do not expose your phone or its accessories to open flames or lit tobacco products Do not expose your phone or its accessories to liquid moisture or high humidity Do not drop throw or try to bend your phone or its accessories Do not use harsh chemicals cleaning solvents or aerosols to clean the device or its accessories Do not paint your phone or its accessories Do not atte...

Page 14: ... excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss Small Children Do not leave your phone and its accessories within the reach of small children or allow them to play with it They could hurt themselves or others or could accidentally damage the phone Your phone contains small parts with sharp edges that may cause an injury or may become detached and create a choking haz...

Page 15: ...o not place a phone in the area over an air bag or in the air bag deployment area Store the phone safely before driving your vehicle Seizures Blackouts The phone can produce a bright or flashing light Repetitive Motion Injuries To minimize the risk of RSI when texting or playing games with your phone Do not grip the phone too tightly Press the buttons lightly Use the special features which are des...

Page 16: ... Loud Noise This phone is capable of producing loud noises which may damage your hearing Turn down the volume before using headphones Bluetooth stereo headsets or other audio devices Phone Heating Your phone may become warm during charging and during normal use Electrical Safety Accessories Use only approved accessories Do not connect with incompatible products or accessories Take care not to touc...

Page 17: ...s accessory has been submerged in water punctured or subjected to a severe fall do not use it until you have taken it to be checked at an authorized service centre Interference General Statement on Interface Care must be taken when using the phone in close proximity to personal medical devices such as pacemakers and hearing aids Pacemakers Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum separatio...

Page 18: ...aration between them may reduce the interference You may also consult your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss alternatives Medical Devices Please consult your doctor and the device manufacturer to determine if operation of your phone may interfere with the operation of your medical device Hospitals Switch off your wireless device when requested to do so in hospitals clinics or health care facilit...

Page 19: ...e Environments Petrol 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...

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

Page 21: ...21 Back flash Headset jack Back camera Speaker Charging micro USB jack ...

Page 22: ...ey Touch to return to the Home Screen from any application or screen Touch and hold to use Google Search Back Key Touch to go to the previous screen Recent apps Key Touch to see recently used apps Volume Key Press or hold either end of the key to turn the volume up or down NOTE The positions of the Recent apps key and the Back key are interchangeable through Settings Hard key ...

Page 23: ...o 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 Place your finger in the slot at the bottom of the back cover to lift and remove the cover ...

Page 24: ...24 2 Hold the micro SIM card with their cut corner oriented as shown and slip it into the card holder ...

Page 25: ...25 3 Hold your microSDXC card with the metal contacts facing down and slide it into the microSDXC card slot ...

Page 26: ...26 4 Insert the battery by aligning the golden contacts on the battery and those in the battery compartment Gently push down on the battery until it clicks into place ...

Page 27: ...turn on find a signal and make a few calls You should fully charge the battery as soon as possible If the battery is low there will be a pop up message on the screen As you charge your phone open the notification panel and drag the panel downwards the screen will show you the exact battery level on the status bar ...

Page 28: ...les The use of unapproved accessories could damage your phone or cause the battery to explode 1 Connect the adapter to the charging jack Ensure that the adapter is inserted with the correct orientation Do not force the connector into the charging jack ...

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Page 30: ... 20 minutes Contact the customer service if you still cannot power on the phone after prolonged charging Powering On Off Press and hold the Power key to turn on your phone To switch it off hold Power key to open the options menu and touch Power off Setting Up for the First Time When you first power on your phone after you purchase it or reset it to factory settings you need to do some settings bef...

Page 31: ...rn or enter the PIN password to unlock your screen Getting Around Your Phone Touch Control You can use finger gestures to control your phone The controls on your touch screen change dynamically depending on the tasks you re performing Touch the buttons icons or applications to select items or to open applications Flick the screen to scroll up down left or right Hold and drag to move particular ite...

Page 32: ...he Recent apps key from the Home Screen 2 In the window that appears at the bottom touch Wallpaper 3 Slide left or right on the wallpaper tab to select an image as the wallpaper You can also touch Gallery or Camera to choose or capture a picture Some cropping may be needed for Gallery images NOTE In addition you can touch the Home key slide screen to touch Settings Display Wallpaper to pick an ima...

Page 33: ... delete it 4 If the item is an application touch OK to uninstall it NOTE Some preinstalled apps cannot be uninstalled Status and Notification Icons Your phone will tell you exactly what s going on by showing you simple icons Here s what they mean USB tethering on Missed call Airplane mode Bluetooth icon New Wi Fi network detected New message Battery charge Connected to a Wi Fi network Song playing...

Page 34: ...open the notification panel swipe your finger down from the top of the screen To close the notification panel swipe your finger up on the screen or touch the Back key Phone Calls Making Calls You can place calls from the Phone app the People app or other apps or widgets that display contact information Wherever you see a phone number you can usually touch it to dial Calling From the Phone 1 Touch ...

Page 35: ... screen to select Contacts 2 Slide your finger to scroll the contacts list and touch the contact you want to call You can search for a contact by tapping on the top of the screen 3 Touch next to a contact to place the call Calling From Your Call History 1 Touch the Home key 2 Touch a listing to call back Calling From a Text Message If a text message contains a phone number that you want to call yo...

Page 36: ... Answering a Call When you receive a phone call drag over to answer the call or If the screen is unlocked touch the icon to answer the call Rejecting a Call When you receive a phone call you can Drag over to reject the call or If the screen is unlocked touch the icon to reject the call Using Options During a Call During a call you will see a number of onscreen options ...

Page 37: ...ke another call separately from the first call which is put on hold Touch Record to record phone conversation Ending a Call Tap to finish a call Call settings Touch the Home key in the top search field Settings Calls Voicemail Touch to configure voicemail settings Fixed Dialing Numbers Fixed Dialing Numbers FDN allows you to restrict outgoing calls to a limited set of phone numbers Call forwarding...

Page 38: ...chronize them with the contacts in your Google account or other accounts that support contact syncing To see your contacts touch the Home key and slide on the screen to select Creating a Contact 1 Touch to add a new contact 2 Touch the account field to choose where to save the contact You can save the contact on the phone a micro SIM card or a web account you have added on the phone 3 Enter the co...

Page 39: ... your phone organizes all Messaging you sent and received into one box where Messaging exchanged with the same number are grouped into one message thread in the Messaging Screen You can tap a thread to see the conversation you have had with someone Sending a Message 1 On the Messaging screen touch at the bottom 2 Add recipients by one of the following ways Touch the To field and manually enter the...

Page 40: ...the message 5 Touch NOTES You can also include email addresses as recipients for a multimedia message Do not add any attachment if you want to send a text message Otherwise you may be charged for a multimedia message Message Settings The phone s message settings are pre configured for you to use immediately To change them touch Settings in the Messaging screen to change the messaging settings ...

Page 41: ...necessary information 1 Touch the Home key and slide on the screen to select Settings More Cellular networks 2 Touch Access Point Names 3 Touch each item to enter the information you get from your service provider 4 Touch Save to complete NOTE To set the APN to default settings touch Reset to default Turn Wi Fi On and Connect to a Wi Fi Network 1 Touch the Home key and slide on the screen to selec...

Page 42: ...Bluetooth is a short range wireless communication technology Phones or other devices with Bluetooth capabilities can exchange information wirelessly within a distance of about 10 meters 32 8 feet The Bluetooth devices must be paired before the communication is performed 1 Touch the Home key and slide on the screen to select Settings Bluetooth 2 Slide the switch next to Bluetooth to turn on or off ...

Page 43: ...uments 3 Touch the Home key slide on the screen to select Settings More Tethering portable hotspot 4 Switch on Bluetooth tethering Your computer is now sharing your phone s data connection NOTE To stop sharing your data connection switch off Bluetooth tethering Share Your Mobile Data Connection as a Wi Fi Hotspot When the portable Wi Fi hotspot feature is enabled you cannot use your phone s Wi Fi ...

Page 44: ...f Portable Wi Fi hotspot Browser Use Browser to view web pages and search for information Opening the Browser Touch the Home key to launch the web browser You can also open the browser by touching a web link for example in an email or a text message 1 Open the Browser app 2 Touch the address box 3 Enter the address URL of a web page or enter terms you want to search for 4 Touch a URL or search sug...

Page 45: ...E Swipe a title horizontally or touch its to close the tab Downloading Files 1 Touch and hold an image or a link to a file or to another web page 2 In the menu that opens touch Save image or Save link The downloaded files are saved to your phone You can view or open them in the Downloads app Changing Browser Settings You can configure a number of settings to customize the way you browse the web in...

Page 46: ...t before taking pictures 3 Touch the area where you want the camera to focus or leave the camera to autofocus on the center of the image 4 Lightly touch The Volume key can also be used to take a photo Recording Videos With Your Camcorder 1 Touch the Home key and slide on the screen to touch 2 Slide right on the screen and touch 3 Aim the camera at the subject You can touch any area on the screen t...

Page 47: ...dio channels listen to them and collect them to your phone Note that the quality of the radio broadcast depends on the coverage of the radio station in your area The wired headset works as an antenna so always connect the headset when using the radio 1 Plug your headset into your phone 2 Touch the Home key and slide on the screen to select FM Radio Playing Your Music Music supports a wide variety ...

Page 48: ...asic editing of your pictures such as setting them as wallpaper or contact photo and sharing with friends Making Voice Memos Sound Recorder enables you to record voice memos and listen to them whenever you like To record voice memo 1 Touch the Home key and slide on the screen to select Sound Recorder 2 Touch to start recording During recording you can Touch to pause or continue the recording 3 Tou...

Page 49: ... don t have an account you can easily create one Gmail Gmail is a web based email service that s configured when you sign in to your Google account Depending on your synchronization settings the Gmail on your phone can be automatically synchronized with your Gmail account on the web This is how to enter Gmail To open Gmail by touching the Home key Google Gmail Google Play Store Touch the Home key ...

Page 50: ...arms and use timers File Explorer Quickly access all of your images videos audio clips and other types of files on your phone storage Touch the Home key and slide on the screen to select File Explorer You can touch a file category to find the file you need or touch Internal Storage or External Storage to browse folders and files on the phone storage or the microSDXC card Settings The Settings app ...

Page 51: ...etooth connections Wi Fi hotspot Touch the Home key and slide on the screen to select Settings More Tethering portable hotspot Portable Wi Fi hotspot to share your phone s mobile data connection with PCs or other devices via Wi Fi Airplane Mode Touch the Home key and slide on the screen to select Settings More and then slide the switch beside Airplane mode to turn airplane mode on or off All the p...

Page 52: ...t 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 accounting may differ VPN Touch the Home key and slide on the screen to select Settings More VPN to set up and connect to virtual private networks Bluetooth Tethering Touch the Home key and slide on the screen to select ...

Page 53: ...u can exchange the location of the Recent apps key and the Back key Themes Wallpapers Touch the Home key and slide on the screen to select Settings Display Wallpaper You can change the home screen wallpaper Display Touch the Home key and slide on the screen to select Settings Display to configure the display options Prompt notification Touch the Home key and slide on the screen to select Settings ...

Page 54: ...ur phone and manage them Storage USB Touch the Home key and slide on the screen to select Settings Storage USB to view the memory information of the internal storage and the microSDXC card Touch Internal storage to get a detailed breakdown of space usage by type Touch a data type to see more information or delete the files you do not need Battery Touch the Home key and slide on the screen to selec...

Page 55: ...termine your location To use location related applications such as finding your location on Google Maps you must have location services turned on on your phone 1 Slide the switch at the top to turn location services on or off 2 When location is enabled touch Mode to select location sources you want to use In the Location menu touch Google Location History to configure Google location options Secur...

Page 56: ... to select Settings Google to easily manage settings for Google apps and features You can set the options for Google account and services Language input Touch the Home key and slide on the screen to select Settings Language input to configure options related to system language input methods speech input and output as well as mouse trackpad input Backup and Reset Touch the Home key slide on the scr...

Page 57: ...lect Settings Date time to set date time time zone time format and more Accessibility Touch the Home key and slide on the screen to select Settings Accessibility to configure accessibility plug ins and services on your phone such as using Color inversion or High contrast text for users with sight problems Printing Touch the Home key and slide on the screen to select Settings Printing to manage Goo...

Page 58: ... screen to select Settings About phone to view important phone information and legal information You can also touch My Phone Name to give your phone a name for easy identification when others want to connect to your phone via Bluetooth or Wi Fi hotspot ...

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