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Z956 

User Manual 

 

Summary of Contents for Z956

Page 1: ...1 Z956 User Manual ...

Page 2: ...pecifications in this guide without prior notice Disclaimer ZTE Corporation expressly disclaims any liability for faults and damages caused by unauthorized 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 Trademarks ZTE and the ZTE logos are trademarks of ZTE Corporation G...

Page 3: ... of Qualcomm Incorporated registered in the United States and other countries Used with permission Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Dolby Audio and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners Version No R1 0 Edition Time August 5 2016 Manual No ...

Page 4: ...4 Getting to Know Your Phone Front camera Proximity light sensor Earpiece camera Back key Recent apps key Home key Touch screen camer a Power key Charging USB Type C jack Headset jack Volume key ...

Page 5: ...5 nano SIM microSDXC card tray Back camera Speaker Main microphone Auxiliary microphone Flash Fingerprint sensor ...

Page 6: ...r off airplane mode power off or restart the phone Press to turn off or on the screen display Home key Touch to return to the home screen Touch and hold to use Google Search or Now on Tap Primary shortcuts Status bar Widgets Folder Shortcut ...

Page 7: ...an explore all its great features Installing the nano SIM Card and microSDXC Card The nano SIM card and the microSDXC card can be installed or removed while the phone is turned on You need to unmount the microSDXC card before removing it refer to the User Manual for details WARNING To avoid damage to the phone do not use any non standard nano SIM card cut from a SIM card You can get a standard nan...

Page 8: ...tip of the tray eject tool into the hole on the card tray 2 Pull out the card tray and place the nano SIM card right microSDXC card left facing down on the tray Gently slide the card tray in until it clicks into place ...

Page 9: ...gnal 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 accessories could damage your phone or cause the battery to explode 1 Connect the adapter to the charging USB Type C jack nano SIM card microSDXC card ...

Page 10: ...ou ll see a charging icon such as or appear in the status bar 3 Disconnect the charger when the battery is fully charged CAUTION Do not change the built in rechargeable battery in your phone by yourself The battery can only be changed by ZTE or ZTE authorized service provider ...

Page 11: ...ter prolonged charging Touch Screen Navigating Your Phone Press and hold the screen to unlock Use your fingertip to lightly touch the screen Use quick flicks of your finger on the touch screen to swipe up down left and right Spread two fingers apart or pinch them together on the screen to zoom in or out on a web page a Gallery image or a map To return to the previous screen touch the Back key Touc...

Page 12: ...nel 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 details of notifications To open the notification panel swipe your finger down on the home screen or from the top of the screen To close the notification panel swipe your finger up on the screen or touch the Bac...

Page 13: ...otifications Personalize Setting Wallpaper You can set the wallpaper for the home screen and lock screen 1 Touch and hold a blank part of the home screen and then touch Wallpapers 2 Touch a wallpaper to set it You can also touch GALLERY or LIVE WALLPAPER for additional options NOTE In addition you can touch the Home key Settings Display Wallpaper to pick an image from Gallery Photos or ...

Page 14: ...me screen and touch Widgets Touch and hold the desired widget and drag it to the home screen Touch and hold a blank part of the home screen and then touch Themes or Effects to change the theme or home screen transition effect Organizing Home Screens To move an icon touch and hold it and drag it to a new location To delete it drag it to Remove Touch and hold an icon on the home screen and drag it ...

Page 15: ... folder Drag the folder to Extract and touch OK to delete the folder and move apps to the last home screen Changing Language You can change the language of your phone s buttons and menus 1 From the home screen touch Settings Language input Language 2 Touch the language you want to use Calls and Voicemail Call friends and family and check voicemails in just a few simple steps ...

Page 16: ...ouch and enter the phone number or the contact name with the dialpad 3 Touch the matching contact to call the contact or touch to call the number Checking voicemail 1 Touch the Home key 2 Touch and hold the 1 key in the dialer If prompted enter your voicemail password 3 Follow the voice prompts to listen to your voicemail messages ...

Page 17: ... waiting helps you answer or hold a call while you are on an existing call 1 While on a call you will hear a tone if another call comes in Touch Hold current and answer 2 Touch to merge calls or to switch between active calls ...

Page 18: ...lowing ways Touch the To field and manually enter the recipient s number or the contact name If the phone presents a few suggestions touch the one you want to add Select recipients from your contacts or call log by touching 4 Touch the Type message field and enter the message text 5 If you want to send a multimedia message touch to attach pictures audio video and files etc 6 Touch NOTE ...

Page 19: ...an also include email addresses as recipients for multimedia messages NOTE Do not add a message subject or any attachment if you want to send a text message Otherwise you may be charged for a multimedia message ...

Page 20: ... the Home key Email 2 Select an email server and enter the email address and password NOTE If another email account is already set up touch the Home key Settings Accounts and select Add account 3 Touch Next and follow the onscreen instructions NOTE Contact your IT administrator to help set up your corporate Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account ...

Page 21: ...ct 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 Touch Add Cc Bcc to send a carbon copy or blind carbon copy to other recipients 3 Enter the email subject and compose the email text 4 Touch Attach file to add audio files images videos and other types of files as attachments 5 Touch Send at the top right of...

Page 22: ...ing a Picture 1 Touch the Home key 2 Aim the camera at the subject and make any necessary adjustment Auto camera mode is used by default NOTE You can pinch or spread on the screen to zoom in or zoom out before taking pictures ...

Page 23: ...t and the back camera Set a time delay Switch to auto camera mode Switch to Bokeh camera mode to adjust aperture Take a panorama picture a multi exposure picture or manually adjust the settings Record a video View photos and videos you have taken Select a special effect for pictures and videos Capture a photo ...

Page 24: ... You can touch any area on the screen that you want the camcorder to focus on before and during recording 3 Touch to start recording NOTE While the recording is in progress touch to pause the recording or touch to save the frame as a separate photo 4 Touch to stop recording ...

Page 25: ...Quickly view access and play back your voicemail messages Easily save important numbers to your Favorites list and respond to messages by calling back or texting Apps on Google PlayTM Store There are tens of thousands of games and applications in the Google Play Store for you to download and install in a few easy steps Before you begin make sure that you are signed into your Google Account Accessi...

Page 26: ...zed by popularity or category Type a search term in the Google play field at the top of the screen to search the Play Store for a specific game or app To install touch the app and follow the instructions Once installed you will see a notification in the Notification panel Open the app from this notification or by locating the app in Apps NOTE You need a Google Wallet account to purchase paid apps ...

Page 27: ...e at least 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 28: ...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 bands and placed in positions that simulate RF exposure...

Page 29: ...nt methods and procedures specified in IEEE1528 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 fcc gov oet ea fccid after searching on FCC ID SRQ Z956 For this device the ...

Page 30: ...obile phone has been 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...

Page 31: ...ually cause interference with hearing aids or cochlear implants digital wireless phones sometimes do because of electromagnetic energy emitted by the phone s antenna backlight or other components Your phone is compliant with FCC HAC regulations ANSI C63 19 2011 While some wireless phones are used near some hearing devices hearing aids and cochlear implants users may detect a buzzing humming or whi...

Page 32: ...lt your service provider or the manufacturer of this phone for information on hearing aid compatibility If you have questions about return or exchange policies consult your service provider or phone retailer M Ratings Phones rated M3 or M4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to generate less interference to hearing devices than phones that are not labeled M4 is the better higher of the two rating...

Page 33: ...present a risk of fire explosion leakage or other hazard Do not short circuit a battery or allow metallic conductive objects to contact battery terminals Replace the battery only with another battery that has been qualified with the system per this standard IEEE Std 1725 Use of an unqualified battery may present a risk of fire explosion leakage or other hazard Promptly dispose of used batteries in...

Page 34: ...al laws and regulations restricting the use of wireless devices while driving Operating Machinery Full attention must be given to operating 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 its use You must always turn off your phone wherever the use of a phone is ...

Page 35: ...humidity Do not drop throw or try to bend your phone 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 5 and maximum 50 degrees Celsius Do not place your phone inside or n...

Page 36: ... do not allow electronic devices or magnetic media to be close to your phone for a long time Electrostatic Discharge ESD Do not touch the metal connectors on the nano SIM card and the microSDXC card Antenna Do not touch the antenna unnecessarily Normal Use Position When placing or receiving a phone call hold your phone to your ear with the bottom towards your mouth Air Bags Do not place a phone in...

Page 37: ...you can use your phone in a well lit room and take frequent breaks Repetitive Stress Injuries To minimize the risk of Repetitive Strain Injury RSI when texting or playing games with your phone Do not grip the phone too tightly Press the buttons lightly Use the special features that are designed to minimize the times of pressing buttons such as Message Templates and Predictive Text Take many breaks...

Page 38: ...tible products or accessories Take care not to touch or allow metal objects such as coins or key rings to contact or short circuit in the battery terminals Never puncture the surface of the battery with sharp objects Connection to a Car Seek professional advice when connecting a phone interface to the vehicle electrical system Faulty and Damaged Products Do not attempt to disassemble the phone or ...

Page 39: ...acemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum separation of 15 cm be maintained between a mobile phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker To achieve this use the phone on the opposite ear to your pacemaker and do not carry it in a breast pocket Hearing Aids People with hearing aids or other cochlear implants may experience interfering noises when using wireless de...

Page 40: ...henever you are instructed to do so by airport or airline staff Consult the airline staff about the use of wireless devices onboard the aircraft If your device offers a flight mode this must be enabled prior to boarding an aircraft Interference in Cars Please note that because of possible interference with electronic equipment some vehicle manufacturers forbid the use of mobile phones in their veh...

Page 41: ...cks on boats fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities and areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such as grain dust or metal powders Blasting Caps and Areas Power off your mobile phone or wireless device when in a blasting area or in areas posted power off two way radios or electronic devices to avoid interfering with blasting operations ...

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