ZTE Z995 WCDMA/LTE MULTI-MODE DIGITAL MOBILE PHONE User Manual
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ZTE
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MANUAL
Z995
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Thank you for choosing this ZTE mobile device. In order to
keep your device in its best condition, please read this
manual and keep it for future reference.
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Edition Time: Feb 2013
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Table of Contents
Getting Started ....................................................... 11
Starting up ................................................................... 11
Installing the micro-SIM Card and Battery .............. 11
Installing the microSDTM Card ................................. 13
Removing the Battery and SIM/microSD Card ........ 13
Charging the Battery .............................................. 14
Switching Your Phone On/Off ...................................... 14
Setting Up Your Phone for the First Time ............... 15
Switching to Sleep Mode ........................................ 16
Waking Up Your Phone .......................................... 16
Getting Around ............................................................ 16
Touch Control ........................................................ 16
Getting to Know Your Phone ....................................... 18
Key Functions .............................................................. 19
Home Screen ......................................................... 20
Status and Notification Icons .................................. 22
Using the Notification Panel ................................... 25
Phone Calls ............................................................ 26
Making Calls ................................................................ 26
Calling From the Dialer ........................................... 26
Calling From Your Contacts ................................... 26
Calling From Your Call History ............................... 27
Calling From a Text Message ................................. 27
Using Speed Dial ................................................... 27
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How to Receive Calls ................................................... 28
Answering a Call ..................................................... 28
Rejecting a Call ...................................................... 28
Muting a Call........................................................... 29
Putting a Call on Hold ............................................. 29
Turning the Speakerphone On/Off .......................... 29
Ending a Call .......................................................... 29
Adjusting Your Call Settings ......................................... 29
People ..................................................................... 32
Importing and Exporting Contacts ................................ 32
Importing or Exporting Contacts (SIM Card)............ 32
Importing or Exporting Contacts (microSD or Phone
Storage).................................................................. 33
Sharing Contacts Information ....................................... 33
Creating a Contact ....................................................... 33
Adding a Contact to Favorites ...................................... 34
Searching for a Contact................................................ 34
Creating a New Group ................................................. 34
Entering Text .......................................................... 36
Android Keyboard ........................................................ 36
TouchPal Keyboard...................................................... 37
Choosing Touch Input Settings .................................... 42
Messaging .............................................................. 43
Message Box ............................................................... 43
Sending a Message ..................................................... 43
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Changing Message Settings ........................................ 44
Email ....................................................................... 46
Creating an Email Account .......................................... 46
Receiving Emails ......................................................... 46
Composing and Sending an Email ............................... 46
Replying to or Forwarding an Email ............................. 47
Deleting an Email Account ........................................... 48
Email Settings ............................................................. 48
Getting Connected to the Internet ........................ 49
Adding a New Mobile Data Connection ........................ 49
Turning On Wi-Fi ......................................................... 50
Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network .................................... 50
Checking the Wi-Fi Network Status ............................. 50
Browsing the Internet ............................................ 51
Opening a Web Page .................................................. 51
Browsing Options ........................................................ 51
Using Bookmarks ........................................................ 52
Editing a Bookmark ................................................ 52
Deleting a Bookmark .............................................. 53
Changing Browser Settings ......................................... 53
Bluetooth® .............................................................. 54
Using Bluetooth ........................................................... 54
Making the Most of Multimedia ............................. 55
Taking Pictures With Your Camera .............................. 55
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Adjusting Camera Settings ........................................... 55
Shooting Video With Your Camcorder .......................... 56
Adjusting Your Video Settings ...................................... 56
Playing Your Music ...................................................... 57
Creating Playlists .................................................... 59
Managing Playlists .................................................. 59
Adding a Song to a Playlist ..................................... 59
Setting a Song as Ringtone .................................... 59
Playing Your Videos ..................................................... 60
Opening Your Gallery ................................................... 60
Making Memorable Memos .......................................... 61
Using Your Google™ Applications ...................... 62
Gmail ........................................................................... 62
Using Google Calendar ................................................ 63
Using Google TalkTM .................................................... 63
Opening Google Talk .............................................. 63
Adding a New Friend .............................................. 63
Changing Your Online Status.................................. 64
Starting a Chat ........................................................ 64
Google LocalTM............................................................. 65
Google LatitudeTM ........................................................ 65
Google MusicTM ............................................................ 66
Sorting out Your Phone Settings ......................... 68
Setting Date and Time ................................................. 68
Changing Display Settings ........................................... 68
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Sound Settings ............................................................ 69
Language Settings ....................................................... 69
Mobile Network Services ............................................. 69
Security Settings.......................................................... 69
Protecting Your Phone With a Screen Unlock Pattern
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Protecting Your Phone With Encryption .................. 71
Protecting Your SIM Card With a PIN ..................... 73
Setting Up Credential Storage ................................ 74
Managing Your Device Memory ................................... 74
Privacy: Reset to Factory Settings ............................... 75
Managing Applications................................................. 75
How to Install an Application .................................. 75
Managing Other Settings ............................................. 76
Search Settings ...................................................... 76
Data Usage ............................................................ 77
Connect to PC ........................................................ 78
Accessibility ........................................................... 78
Developer Options ................................................. 78
About Phone .......................................................... 78
Other Applications ................................................. 79
Alarms ......................................................................... 79
Setting a New Alarm .............................................. 79
Using Bed Clock..................................................... 79
Calculator .................................................................... 80
Chrome ....................................................................... 80
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Downloads ................................................................... 80
File Manager ................................................................ 81
Google+ ....................................................................... 81
News and Weather....................................................... 81
NotePad ....................................................................... 82
Task Manager .............................................................. 82
Timer ........................................................................... 82
YouTube ...................................................................... 83
Upgrading the Phone Software ............................ 84
Troubleshooting .................................................... 85
For Your Safety ...................................................... 91
General Safety ............................................................. 91
Radio Frequency (RF) Energy ...................................... 92
FCC Compliance .......................................................... 94
Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Mobile
Phones ........................................................................ 95
CTIA Requirements ...................................................... 97
Distraction .................................................................... 98
Driving .................................................................... 98
Operating Machinery .............................................. 99
Product Handling ......................................................... 99
General Statement on Handling and Use ................ 99
Small Children ...................................................... 101
Demagnetization ................................................... 102
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) ............................... 102
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Antenna ............................................................... 102
Normal Use Position ............................................ 102
Air Bags ............................................................... 103
Seizures/Blackouts ............................................... 104
Repetitive Strain Injuries ...................................... 104
Emergency Calls .................................................. 104
Loud Noise ........................................................... 105
Phone Heating ..................................................... 105
Electrical Safety ......................................................... 105
Accessories .......................................................... 105
Connection to a Car ............................................. 105
Faulty and Damaged Products ............................. 105
Interference ............................................................... 106
General Statement on Interference ...................... 106
Pacemakers ......................................................... 106
Hearing Aids ........................................................ 106
Medical Devices ................................................... 107
Hospitals .............................................................. 107
Aircraft ................................................................. 107
Interference in Cars .............................................. 107
Explosive Environments ............................................ 108
Gas Stations and Explosive Atmospheres ............ 108
Blasting Caps and Areas ...................................... 108
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Getting Started
Starting up
Installing the micro-SIM Card and Battery
Switch off your phone before installing or replacing the battery
or SIM card.
1. Remove the back cover.
2. Hold the SIM card with the cut corner oriented as shown
and slip it into the card holder.
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3. Insert the battery by aligning the metal contacts on the
battery with the metal contacts in the battery
compartment. Gently push down on the battery until it
clicks into place.
4. Press the cover gently back into place until you hear a
click.
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Installing the microSDTM Card
1. Hold your microSD card with the metal contacts facing
down and slide it into the microSD card slot until you hear
a click.
2. Press the cover gently back into place until you hear a
click.
Removing the Battery and SIM/microSD Card
1. Make sure that your mobile phone is off.
2. Remove the back cover.
3. Lift the battery up and out.
4. Slide the SIM card out.
5. Push the microSD card and, after you hear a click, slide
the card out.
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Charging the Battery
When you first get your new phone you’ll need to charge the
battery.
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 charger jack. Ensure that the
adapter is inserted with the correct orientation. Do not
force the connector into the charger jack.
2. Connect the charger to a standard AC wall outlet.
3. Disconnect the charger when the battery is fully charged.
Switching Your Phone On/Off
Make sure the SIM card is in your phone and the battery is
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charged.
Press and hold the Power Key to switch on your phone.
To switch it off, press and hold the Power Key to get the
phone options. Touch Power off, and then touch OK
Setting Up Your Phone for the First Time
When you first power on your phone after you purchase it or
reset it to factory settings (see Sorting out Your Phone
Settings - Privacy: Reset to Factory Settings), you need to
set up your phone settings before using it.
1. Flick the language field to select the language you want to
use and then touch Start.
2. If you’ve got a Google Account or Gmail, touch Yes to
sign in to your account. Or touch No to get an account.
You can also touch Not now to set up an account later.
3. Configure the Google location options and touch .
4. Enter your name which the phone uses to personalize
some apps and touch .
5. You will be prompted to accept the terms of Google
service. Touch to continue.
6. Touch Finish.
NOTE: If the SIM is not installed, the phone would prompt
you to connect to a Wi-Fi network before asking you to sign
in to a Google Account.
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Switching to Sleep Mode
To save battery power, Sleep Mode suspends your phone to
a power-saving state while the display is off. Your phone also
goes into Sleep Mode by itself when the display is
automatically turned off after a certain period of time, which
you can set in Settings > Display > Sleep.
Press the Power Key to switch to Sleep Mode.
Waking Up Your Phone
1. Press the Power Key to activate your screen display.
2. Touch and hold to unlock the screen.
NOTE: If you have set a face lock, an unlock pattern, a PIN
or password for your phone (see chapter Sorting out Your
Phone Settings – Security Settings – Protecting Your Phone
With a Screen Lock) you’ll need to look at the front camera,
draw the pattern, or enter the PIN/password to unlock your
screen.
Getting Around
Touch Control
Your phone’s touch screen lets you control actions through a
variety of touch gestures.
Touch
When you want to type using the onscreen keyboard,
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select items onscreen such as application and settings
icons, or press onscreen buttons, simply touch them with
your finger.
Touch and Hold
To 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.
Drag
To drag, press and hold your finger with some pressure
before you start 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, 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 them apart (to zoom in).
Rotate the screen
For most screens, you can automatically change the
screen orientation from portrait to landscape by turning
the phone sideways.
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Getting to Know Your Phone
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Key Functions
Key
Function
Power Key
Press and hold to turn on or off flight
mode, enable silent mode, vibration mode
or sound, or to power off.
Press to switch your phone to Sleep
mode.
Press to wake up your phone.
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Home Key
Touch to return to the home screen from
any application or screen.
Touch and hold to see recently used
applications.
Menu Key
Touch to get the options for the current
screen.
Back Key
Touch to go to the previous screen.
Volume Key
Press or hold either end to adjust volumes.
Home Screen
You can customize your home screen. Set your own
wallpaper, add widgets or application shortcuts you need,
organize icons with folders, or remove them as you like.
Status & Notifications
Widget
Favorite shortcuts
Wallpaper
Shortcuts
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Extended Home Screen
The home screen extends beyond the screen width, giving
you lot more space to add more stuff. Simply swipe your
finger to the left or right to see the extended home screen
panels.
Choosing Your Wallpaper
1. Touch the Home Key to return to the home screen.
2. Touch Home or Lock screen.
3. Select a wallpaper source from Gallery, Live Wallpapers,
or Wallpapers and choose the image or animation you
want to use as the wallpaper. Some cropping may be
needed for Gallery images.
4. For Gallery images, adjust the area you want to use and
touch Done; for Live Wallpapers and Wallpapers, touch
Set wallpaper.
NOTE: Live Wallpapers are not available for the Lock
Screen.
Adding Items to Your Home Screen
1. Touch the Home Key > .
2. Touch WIDGETS or APPS, depending on what you want
to add.
3. Touch and hold a widget or application icon and drag it to
the home screen.
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Adjusting Widget Size
1. Touch and hold a widget on the home screen and then
release it.
2. An outline appears around the widget. Drag the outline to
resize the widget.
NOTE: Not all widgets can be resized.
Organizing Icons With a Folder
1. Touch and hold the shortcut on the home screen you
want to add into a folder until appears.
2. Drag the shortcut to and release it. A new
folder will be created and the shortcut is added into the
folder.
3. To add more shortcuts into the folder, touch and hold
each shortcut and drag it over the folder before releasing
it.
TIP: Touch the folder and then touch the name field to
rename the folder.
Removing Items From Your Home Screen
1. Touch and hold a folder, a widget or a shortcut on the
home screen.
2. Drag it to to remove it.
Status and Notification Icons
Your phone will tell you exactly what’s going on by showing
you simple icons on the top status bar. Here’s some of the
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icons you may see.
Indicator
What it means
Indicator
What it means
GPRS connected
No signal
EDGE connected
Signal strength
3G connected
Mobile data in use
Flight mode
Ringer off
Battery dead
Vibrate mode
Battery low
Bluetooth on
Battery partially
drained
Connected to a Wi-Fi
network
Battery full
Wi-Fi in use
/
Battery charging
Wired headset
connected
No SIM card
installed
Alarm set
New SMS
microSD card
unmounted
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New MMS
Preparing microSD card
New Email
Upcoming event
New Gmail
message
Call on hold
New Google Talk
instant message
New Wi-Fi network
detected
Problem with
SMS/MMS
delivery
Downloading data
Missed call
Sending data
Call in progress
Updates available
//
Song is playing
GPS on
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Using the Notification Panel
Notifications report the arrival of new messages, calendar
events, and alarms, as well as ongoing events, such as when
you've configured your phone as a Wi-Fi hotspot. You can
open the notification panel to view the details of notifications.
To open the notification panel, swipe your finger down
from the top of the screen.
To close the notification panel, swipe your finger up from
the bottom of the screen or touch the Back Key.
Re-open Recently Used Applications
1. Touch and hold the Home Key.
A list of the names and thumbnails of apps you’ve used
recently opens. If you’ve been using more apps recently
than can fit on the screen, you can scroll the list up and
down.
2. Touch a thumbnail to open that app.
You can swipe a thumbnail sideways to remove it from the
list.
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Phone Calls
Making Calls
There are many ways to make a call with your phone. And
they’re all easy to do.
Calling From the Dialer
1. Touch the Home Key > .
2. In the Phone tab, enter the phone number with the
on-screen keypad. Touch to delete incorrect digits.
NOTE: As you enter digits, your phone searches for
contacts that match. If you see the number you want to
dial, touch next to it to place the call immediately
without entering the rest of the number.
3. Touch below the keypad to dial.
TIP: 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/area code and then the phone number.
Calling From Your Contacts
1. Touch the Home Key > > People.
2. Flick the screen up or down and touch the contact you
want to call.
TIP: You can search for a contact by touching at the
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bottom of the screen.
3. Touch below the number you want to call.
Calling From Your Call History
1. Touch the Home Key > > Call log.
2. Touch next to the number you want to call.
Calling From a Text Message
If a text message contains a phone number that you want to
call, you can make the call while viewing the text message.
1. Touch the Home Key > > Messaging or touch
on the home screen.
2. Touch the conversation and find the message that
contains the phone number you need.
3. Touch the number in the message text. Options for that
number appear.
4. Touch Call.
Using Speed Dial
Touch and hold 1 ~ 9 key from the dialer to call the
corresponding speed dial number.
The number key 1 is reserved for your voicemail.
Assigning a speed dial key:
1. Touch the Home Key > > Call log or Phone.
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2. In the Phone or Call log tab, touch the Menu Key >
Settings > Speed dial.
3. Touch a speed dial key.
4. Enter a phone number or touch to select one from
the contact list.
5. Touch OK.
How to Receive Calls
Answering a Call
Drag to the right to answer the call.
Rejecting a Call
Drag to the left to reject the call.
Drag down to reject the call and send a message to the
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caller.
Muting a Call
During a call, you can mute your microphone so that the
person you are speaking to cannot hear you, but you can still
hear them:
Touch Mute to turn your microphone off. To turn your
microphone back on, touch Mute again.
Putting a Call on Hold
During a call, you can put it on hold by touching Hold.
TIP: If you accept an incoming call while you’re on another
call, the first call automatically goes on hold. Touch Swap to
switch between the two callers.
Turning the Speakerphone On/Off
Touch Speaker during a call to turn the speakerphone on.
Touch Speaker again to turn off the speakerphone.
Ending a Call
Touch to finish a call.
Adjusting Your Call Settings
From the Phone app, you can open the call settings menu by
touching the Menu Key > Settings.
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Fixed dialing
numbers
Restrict outgoing calls to a fixed set of numbers.
To do this you must know your SIM’s PIN2 code.
Quick responses
Edit the text message that you can send to the
caller while rejecting his/her call.
Voicemail
Service
Select voicemail service provider.
Setup
Edit the voicemail number.
Ringtone
Set the notification sound for new
voicemails.
Vibrate
Set the condition for vibration.
TTY mode
Set up TTY mode for users with hearing or
speech difficulties.
Hearing aids
Turn on or off hearing aid compatibility.
DTMF tones
Set the length of dual-tone multi-frequency
(DTMF) signal tones.
Speed dial
Set speed dialing keys and numbers.
Call Barring
Settings
Forbid certain types of calls.
Call forwarding
Forward your incoming calls to a different
number. And choose when to forward: Always
forward; Forward when busy; Forward when
unanswered, or Forward when unreachable.
Additional settings
Caller ID
Choose whether people you call can
see your number.
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Call waiting
See new incoming calls while you’re
on another call.
Accounts
Set up Internet calling (SIP) accounts.
Use Internet
calling
Choose when to use the Internet calling function.
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People
You can add contacts on your phone and synchronize them with
the contacts in your Google Account or other accounts that
support contact syncing.
To see your contacts, touch the Home Key > > People.
From there, you can touch the tabs on the top to quickly
switch to phone dialer, your call log, or favorites contacts.
Importing and Exporting Contacts
You can import or export contacts from/to your SIM card, the
phone storage, or the microSD card. This is especially useful
when you need to transfer contacts between different
devices.
Importing or Exporting Contacts (SIM Card)
1. From the Contacts screen, touch the Menu Key >
Import/export.
2. Choose to import or export contacts. Your phone will
automatically display the contacts.
3. Touch the contacts you want to import or export. Or, just
touch All at the top right of the screen to select all
contacts.
4. Touch Done or Export.
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Importing or Exporting Contacts (microSD or
Phone Storage)
1. Touch the Menu Key > Import/Export from the Contacts
screen.
2. Choose to import or export contacts.
For import, you should have vCard files saved in the
microSD card or the phone storage. If there’s more
than one vCard file, you need to select the vCard file
and touch OK.
For export, the phone will prompt you with the name of
the vCard file. Touch OK to create the file.
Sharing Contacts Information
1. Touch the Menu Key > Multi-Select from the Contacts
screen.
2. Touch the contacts you want to share to select them and
then touch .
3. Choose how to share the contacts. Options depend on
the applications and services installed.
Creating a Contact
1. From the Contacts Screen, touch .
2. Touch the account field near the top of the screen to
choose where to save the contact. If a sync account is
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selected, the contact can be synced automatically with
your account online.
3. Enter the contact name, phone numbers, email
addresses, and other information.
4. Touch Done to save the contact.
Adding a Contact to Favorites
You can add the contacts used frequently to Favorites, so
you can find them quickly.
1. From the Contacts screen, touch the contact you want to
add to Favorites.
2. Touch next to the contact’s name.
Searching for a Contact
1. Touch at the bottom of the Contacts screen.
2. Enter the contact name you want to search for.
The contacts matched will be listed.
Creating a New Group
1. Touch at the bottom of the Contacts screen.
2. Touch at the bottom of the screen.
3. Enter the group name and touch Done.
4. Touch and select the contacts you wish to be the
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group members.
5. Touch .
To send messages to the group members, you can touch a
group and then touch the Menu Key > Send group
message.
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Entering Text
When you touch a field that needs text or numbers, a
keyboard automatically appears on the screen. Open the
notification panel and touch Choose input method to
change input method.
Android Keyboard
The Android Keyboard provides a layout similar to a desktop
computer keyboard. Turn the phone sideways and the
keyboard will change from portrait to landscape.
To use the landscape keyboard, just tap the Auto-rotate
screen check box in System settings > Accessibility. (The
landscape keyboard is not supported in all applications.)
Touch the alphabetic keys to enter letters. Touch and
hold the keys to enter associated accented letters or
numbers. For example, to enter È , touch and hold and
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the available accented letters and number 3 appear. Then
slide to choose È .
Touch to use uppercase or lowercase. This key also
changes to indicate the current case you are using:
for lowercase, for uppercase, and when locked
in uppercase.
Touch to delete any text you have entered.
Touch to select numbers and symbols. You can then
touch to find more.
Touch and hold and then swipe to choose
emoticons.
Touch to use Google’s networked voice input.
Touch and hold to change the input languages or set
up the Android keyboard.
TouchPal Keyboard
TouchPal Keyboard offers three layouts: Full QWERTY,
12-Key PhonePad and CooTek T+. You can swipe left or
right on the TouchPal keyboard to switch the layout.
You can also use TouchPal CurveTM to speed up text input
by replacing the key tapping operation with a tracing gesture
where you move your finger from letter to letter without lifting
the finger until you reach the end of the word.
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To switch the keyboard layout:
1. Touch the Home Key > Menu Key > System settings >
Language & input > (TouchPal Keyboard) >
Keyboard layout.
2. Check Swipe layout.
3. In the TouchPal keyboard screen, touch and clear
the Curve box, and then touch Close.
4. Swipe left or right on the TouchPal keyboard to select
the Full QWERTY, 12-Key PhonePad or CooTek T+
layout.
Full QWERTY
Touch the alphabetic keys to enter letters.
Touch to use uppercase or lowercase. This key also
changes to indicate the current case you are using:
for lowercase, for uppercase, and when locked in
uppercase.
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Slide right on to enable word prediction. Slide left
on to disable word prediction.
Touch to change input language.
Touch to enter digits, symbols, emoticons and other
pre-defined texts. Touch to find more. Touch /
to lock or unlock the inputting. Touch to go back to
enter letters.
Touch to start a new line.
Touch or hold to delete text before the cursor.
Touch to access the quick settings of TouchPal
keyboard.
Touch to set the TouchPal keyboard.
Touch to open text editing options. You can select,
cut, copy, paste, and delete text, or move the cursor.
Touch to use voice input.
Touch to hide the onscreen keyboard. You can touch
the text field again to show the keyboard.
12-Key PhonePad
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Touch a key repeatedly until the desired letter or symbol
appears. If word prediction is enabled ( ), just touch the
keys once and choose the right word.
CooTek T+
Touch to enter the left letter on the key; Double-tap or flick
right to enter the right letter/symbol on the key. If word
prediction is enabled ( ), just touch the keys and choose
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the right word.
To enable and use TouchPal Curve:
1. In the TouchPal keyboard screen, touch and check
Curve, and then touch Close.
2. Move your finger from letter to letter on the keyboard to
trace a word without lifting the finger until you reach the
end of the word.
NOTE: TouchPal Curve is only available in the Full
QWERTY layout.
Tips for using TouchPal Curve:
Touch when you want to. If you want to enter a single letter,
go ahead and touch.
Lift your finger at the end of the word. A space is added
automatically when you begin to trace the next word.
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Choosing Touch Input Settings
Choose the touch input settings by touching the Menu Key >
System settings > Language & input from the home
screen.
In the KEYBOARD & INPUT METHODS section, you can
set the default input method and choose the settings for
input methods.
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Messaging
Your SMS (text message) and MMS (multimedia messaging
service) are combined and accessible in the Messaging
application. Open it by touching the Home Key > > .
Message Box
Instead of an inbox and outbox, your phone organizes all
messages you sent and received into one box, where
messages exchanged with the same number are grouped
into one message thread in the Messaging screen. You can
touch a thread to see the conversation you have had with
someone.
Message threads are sorted in chronological order with the
latest one on top.
Sending a Message
1. Touch the Home Key > > .
2. Touch Compose.
3. Enter the recipient’s number or name. As you type,
matching contacts will appear. Touch a suggested
contact to add as a recipient.
4. Touch Type message and type your message.
Touch the Menu Key to insert Quick Text, signature,
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smiley, or contact.
If you are sending an MMS, touch to attach a file.
5. Touch Send to send your message.
NOTE: Add an attachment to text message and it will be
converted into an MMS automatically. Likewise if you remove
all attachments and the subject from an MMS, it’ll
automatically become a text message.
Changing Message Settings
The phone’s message settings are pre-configured for you to
use immediately. To change them, touch the Menu Key >
Settings from the Messaging screen.
Storage settings:
Delete old messages: Delete old messages as limits are
reached.
Text message limit: Set the maximum number of text
messages allowed in a single thread.
Multimedia message limit: Set the maximum number of
multimedia messages allowed in a single thread.
Text message (SMS) settings:
Manage SIM card messages: Manage the messages
saved in your SIM card.
Service Center: Enables you to view and edit the service
center number.
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Multimedia message (MMS) settings:
Auto-retrieve: Automatically download MMS.
MMS creation mode: Select to create an MMS message
with or without restriction, or receive warning when
adding restricted attachment to an MMS message.
Display settings:
Dialog patterns: Select dialog pattern.
Notification settings:
Notifications: Show message notifications in the status
bar.
Select ringtone: Choose a ringtone for your incoming
messages.
Vibrate: Make your phone vibrate when a new message
arrives.
Signature settings:
Add signature: Add the signature to all outgoing
messages.
Edit signature: Edit your signature, which can be added
automatically to outgoing messages.
Wap push switch settings:
Enable wap push receiving: Allow your phone to
receive wap push.
Emergency Alerts: Choose the types of emergency
alerts you need to receive.
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Email
Touch the Home Key > > Email. You can enter the Email
screen to setup your email account and exchange emails.
Creating an Email Account
1. When you open Email for the first time, enter your email
address and password.
2. Touch Next to let the phone retrieve the network
parameters automatically.
NOTE: You can also enter these details manually by
touching Manual setup or when automatic setup fails.
3. 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.
TIP: To add more email accounts, open Email to get the
Inbox screen. Then touch the Menu Key > Settings, and
then touch ADD ACCOUNT at the top right of the screen.
Receiving Emails
Touch in any of the email account’s boxes to download
recent emails.
Composing and Sending an Email
After creating an Email account, you can compose and send
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email messages.
1. Touch from the Inbox screen.
2. Touch To field and enter the recipient’s address or touch
to select your contact or group.
When you enter the address, matching contacts on the
phone will be displayed. Separate each recipient with a
comma.
TIP: You can also touch the Menu Key > Add Cc/Bcc to
add more recipients.
3. Enter the subject and the content of your email. If
necessary, change the email priority.
4. Touch the Menu Key > Attach file to add files to the
email.
5. Touch at the top right of the screen to send the
message.
Replying to or Forwarding an Email
1. Open the email you want to reply to or forward from the
Inbox screen.
2. Touch or > Forward in the message header to
reply to or forward the email.
You can also touch > Reply all to reply to all
recipients of the email.
3. Enter the contents/recipients of your email.
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4. Touch .
Deleting an Email Account
1. Open the Email application. In the Inbox screen, touch the
Menu Key > Settings.
2. Touch the account you want to delete and then touch
Remove account.
3. Touch OK to confirm. All email messages in the account
will be deleted.
Email Settings
General settings apply to all email accounts you add.
1. Open Email to get the Inbox screen.
2. Touch the Menu Key > Settings > General.
3. Make the changes you want and touch the Back Key
when you’re finished.
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Getting Connected to the Internet
Your phone’s impressive networking capabilities allow you to
access the Internet or your corporate network with ease.
You can use default connection settings to connect to the
web via your mobile network or Wi-Fi.
The mobile data connection can be enabled/disabled
manually. Touch the Home Key > Menu Key > System
settings > Mobile networks and check or uncheck Data
enabled.
Adding a New Mobile Data Connection
To get connected via mobile network, you need a data plan
with your service provider. Also if the mobile data settings are
not pre-configured on your phone, please contact your
provider to get the necessary information.
1. Touch the Home Key > Menu Key > System settings >
Mobile networks > Access Point Names.
2. Touch the Menu Key > New APN.
3. Touch each item to enter the information you get from
your service provider.
4. Touch Save to complete.
TIP: To set the APN to default settings, touch the Menu
Key > Reset to default.
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Turning On Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi provides wireless Internet access over distances of up
to 300 feet (100 meters).
1. Touch the Home Key > Menu Key > System settings.
2. Slide the Wi-Fi switch to the ON position to turn on Wi-Fi.
Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network
3. Touch the Home Key > Menu Key > System settings >
Wi-Fi.
The Wi-Fi access points, or “hotspots”, that your phone
has detected are displayed with their names and security
settings.
4. Touch an access to connect to it.
If security features are implemented, you’ll need to enter
a password.
Checking the Wi-Fi Network Status
You can check the Wi-Fi network by looking at the icon
in the status bar.
Or touch the access point that the phone is currently
connected to in the Wi-Fi screen. You can then check the
network status from the pop-up window.
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Browsing the Internet
You can use your phone to get on the Internet via a mobile
data or Wi-Fi connection.
Touch the Home Key > > Browser.
Opening a Web Page
Touch the address bar to enter the website you want to
browse. Then touch Go on the keyboard.
Touch the Menu Key > Bookmarks. Select a bookmark
to open.
Touch the Menu Key > Bookmarks. Choose an item
from the HISTORY tab or SAVED PAGES tab.
Browsing Options
While viewing most web pages, you can do the following
operation.
Scroll: Swipe the screen in any direction.
Zoom out: Touch the screen with two fingers and pinch
them together.
Zoom in: Touch the screen with two fingers and spread
them apart.
Go back: Touch to return to the page you’ve viewed
previously in the same window.
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Go forward: Touch .
Refresh the page: Touch next to the address box.
Find text on the page: Touch the Menu Key > Find on
page and type the terms you want to search for.
Send the page URL to friends: Touch the Menu Key >
Share page and select how you want to send the URL.
Follow a link: Touch a link on the web page to open it.
Save the page for offline reading: Touch the Menu Key >
Save for offline reading. You can touch the Menu Key >
Bookmarks > SAVED PAGES to read them.
Using Bookmarks
To bookmark a web page, open it and touch or the Menu
Key, and then touch Save to bookmarks. Give the bookmark
a name and touch OK.
Editing a Bookmark
1. Open the Browser window.
2. Touch the Menu Key > Bookmarks.
3. Select an item you want to edit and hold on it until the
shortcut menu pops up.
4. Touch Edit bookmark.
5. Edit the name or location, and then touch OK to save it.
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Deleting a Bookmark
1. Open the Browser window.
2. Touch the Menu Key > Bookmarks.
3. Select an item you want to delete and hold on it until the
shortcut menu pops up.
4. Touch Delete bookmark and touch OK to confirm.
Changing Browser Settings
Touch the Menu Key > Settings from a browser window to
change browser settings.
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Bluetooth®
Bluetooth® is a short-range wireless communication
technology. Phones or other devices with Bluetooth
capabilities can exchange information wirelessly within a
distance of about 32 feet (10 meters). The Bluetooth devices
must be paired before the communication is performed.
Using Bluetooth
1. Touch the Home Key > Menu Key > System settings
and slide the Bluetooth switch to the ON position to turn
on Bluetooth. When Bluetooth is on, the icon will
appear in the status bar.
2. Touch Bluetooth. Your phone will search and display all
visible Bluetooth devices in range. You can also touch
SEARCH FOR DEVICES to search again.
3. Touch the device you want to pair with.
4. Confirm that the Bluetooth passkeys are the same
between the two devices and touch Pair. Alternately,
enter a Bluetooth passkey and touch Pair.
Pairing is successfully completed when the other device
accepts the connection or the same passkey is entered.
NOTE: The Bluetooth passkey may be fixed for certain
devices, such as headsets and handsfree car kit. You can try
entering 0000 or 1234 (the most common passkeys), or refer
to the documents for that device.
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Making the Most of Multimedia
Taking Pictures With Your Camera
Your phone has two camera lenses, one facing the front and
the other on the back. Take pictures with either one by
touching the Home Key > > Camera.
Touch to switch between the front and the back
cameras, and then touch to take a picture. To view it,
just touch the thumbnail in the corner of the screen.
Adjusting Camera Settings
Before taking a photo, you can touch to open the
following camera setting options.
Grid
Show the composition line to help you to take
pictures.
Shutter Tones
Choose the shutter tone or turn it off.
Picture Size
Choose the size of the photo.
White
Balance
Select how the camera adjusts colors in
different kinds of light to achieve the most
natural looking colors for your shots, or allow
the camera to adjust the white balance
automatically.
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ISO
Set the ISO as auto, ISO-100, ISO-200,
ISO-400, ISO-800, or ISO-1600.
Review Time
Set whether to show the picture captured for
review automatically.
Geo-tag
Set whether your location information is
stored or not with each photo you take.
Restore
Defaults
Restore default camera settings.
Shooting Video With Your Camcorder
Open the camcorder by touching Home Key > >
Camera, and then use to switch to camcorder.
Select to start shooting, and to stop. Select the
thumbnail in the corner of the screen to view the video you’ve
just shot.
Adjusting Your Video Settings
Before recording a video, you can touch to open the
following camcorder setting options.
Video Quality
Choose the video quality.
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White balance
Select how the camera adjusts colors in
different kinds of light to achieve the most
natural looking colors for your videos, or
allow the camera to adjust the white balance
automatically.
Geo-tag
Set whether your location information is
stored or not with each video you record.
Restore
Defaults
Restore default camera settings.
Playing Your Music
You can play the audio files stored in your phone’s microSD
card or internal storage in Music.
1. Touch the Home Key > > Music to access Music.
2. Select Albums, Artists, Songs, Playlists, Folders, or
GenreList to find the songs you want to play.
3. Touch an item from the list to start playing.
4. Adjust the volume with the Volume Key.
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Number
Function
1
Touch to toggle repeat mode: no repeat, repeat the
current song, or repeat the current playlist.
2
Playback control. Skip songs or pause and resume
playback. Drag the slider to jump to any part of the
song.
3
Touch to add the song to or remove it from
favorites. Your favorite songs can be found in the
Favorite playlist in the Playlists tab.
4
Album artwork. Swipe left or right to see lyrics (if
available) or the current playlist.
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5
Touch to play the current playlist in shuffle mode,
where tracks are played in random order.
Creating Playlists
Playlists help you organize your music files:
1. Touch next to the song in the music library.
2. In the menu that opens, touch Add to playlist.
3. Touch New.
4. Type the playlist name and touch Save.
Managing Playlists
1. Touch the Playlists tab in the music library to see all the
playlists.
2. Touch next to a playlist and touch Rename Playlist
or Delete Playlist in the menu that opens.
NOTE: These options may not be available for certain
automatically created playlists, such as Recently added.
Adding a Song to a Playlist
1. Touch next to the song in the music library.
2. Select Add to playlist.
3. Touch a playlist below New.
Setting a Song as Ringtone
1. Touch next to the song in the music library.
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2. Select Use as phone ringtone.
Playing Your Videos
To play a video file, touch the Home Key > > Video
Player. This will open the video library and show the video
files on your memory card and phone storage. Touch a video
file to start playing.
Opening Your Gallery
Gallery helps you view pictures and play videos. You can
also do some basic editing of your pictures, set them as
wallpaper or contact icons, or share them with friends.
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Number
Function
1
Touch to return to the album and see thumbnails
of all the pictures and videos in the album.
2
Swipe horizontally to see more; double touch a
picture to view it in full screen.
3
Delete, edit, share the picture; set the picture as
contact icon or wallpaper.
4
Browse the album contents in a slideshow.
Making Memorable Memos
Sound Recorder enables you to record your voice memos.
1. Touch the Home Key > > Sound Recorder.
2. Touch to start recording. Touch to cancel
recording if you change your mind. You can touch to
pause and to continue during the recording.
3. Touch to stop recording. The memo is automatically
saved.
If you don’t want to save the memo after recording it, touch
to delete it.
TIP: You can find your recordings by touching the Home
Key > > Sound Recorder > My records.
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Using Your Google™ Applications
Signing in to your Google Account lets you synchronize
Gmail, Calendar events, Contacts and other data between
your phone and the web. And if you don’t have an account,
you can easily create one.
1. From the home screen, touch the Menu Key > System
settings > Add account > Google.
2. Touch Existing to sign in to your existing account, or
New to create a new account.
3. Follow the onscreen steps to enter the information about
the account.
4. Set the backup and restore option, and touch .
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 account on the web.
This is how you create and send a Gmail:
1. Open Gmail by touching the Home Key > > Gmail.
2. Touch .
3. Enter a contact name or email address in the ‘To’ field.
Separate each recipient with a comma.
4. Enter the email subject and compose the email text.
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5. To attach an image or a video, touch the Menu Key >
Attach picture / Attach video.
6. Touch at the top right of the screen to send the
message.
Using Google Calendar
Touch the Home Key > > Calendar to use Google
Calendar, Google’s time management application. You can
use the calendar to schedule appointments, including
meetings and other events. Your appointments will be
displayed on the screen as are scheduled. You can also
synchronize appointments to your Google Account, which
enables you to manage your schedule online on your PC.
Using Google TalkTM
Google Talk is Google’s instant messaging program, which
enables you to communicate with other people who also use
it.
Opening Google Talk
Touch the Home Key > > Talk. Touch the account you
want to sign in with. Your friends list is then displayed.
Adding a New Friend
1. In the friends list, touch at the top right of the screen.
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2. Enter your friend’s address and touch DONE.
Your friend’s address in Google Talk is a Gmail or other email
address that is configured to connect to Google Talk.
NOTE: If other people try to add you as a friend, you will
receive a notification in the status bar and the invitation
appears in your friends list. You can touch the invitation to
Accept, Decline, or Block.
Changing Your Online Status
1. Touch your own entry at the top of your friends list.
2. In the screen that opens, touch your current status to
change it (or to sign out of Talk).
3. Enter a status message or if you already have one, edit it.
In addition to the standard status settings, you can also
touch Change to a recently-used status to select a
message that you’ve entered previously.
4. Touch the Back Key to return to your friends list.
Starting a Chat
1. Touch a friend in your friends list. The chat screen for that
friend opens.
2. Type in a message and touch . You can also touch
or to initiate a video chat or voice chat if the friend is
online.
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Google LocalTM
Google Maps’ Local feature helps you find all kinds of
businesses and establishments around you. You can rate
these places and get recommendations
4. Touch in the home screen and select Local. Or from
the Maps app, touch the Maps icon at the top of the
screen and select Local.
5. Wait while you are being located. Your location, when
found, is shown at the top.
6. Select a place category and the information for that type
of place near you will be displayed.
You can also use the button at the top to find the
place you need.
NOTE: Touch the Menu Key > Add a search to add new
place categories.
7. Touch a result you are interested in and check out the
details and reviews about that place. You can also see the
place on Maps, find out how to get there, give that place a
call, add your rating and review, and more.
Google LatitudeTM
Google Maps’ Latitude feature lets you and your friends view
each others’ locations on maps and share status messages
with each other.
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To use Latitude on your phone, open the Maps app, touch
the Maps icon at the top of the screen and select Latitude.
The first time you access Latitude, follow the prompts and
choose to turn on location sharing, location reporting, or
Wi-Fi.
In Latitude, you can do the following operations.
Touch to refresh friends’ status.
Touch MAP VIEW to see friends on Maps. You can touch
the left/right arrow to switch between each friends and
yourself.
Touch to add new friends to Latitude from contacts,
via email addresses, or from suggested friends.
Touch the Menu Key to show or hide stale friends, who
haven’t updated their location with you for a while.
Touch the Menu Key > Location settings to change
Latitude settings.
Google MusicTM
You can access up to 20,000 songs from your music
collection by storing them in the cloud. You can also
purchase music through Google Play with this app.
Touch the Home Key > > Play Music to access Google
Music.
Swipe left or right with your finger to access different
areas of the app.
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You can view recently played songs, and you can also
view music by playlist, artist, album, songs or genres.
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Sorting out Your Phone Settings
Setting Date and Time
1. Touch the Home Key > Menu Key > System settings >
Date & time.
2. Clear the Automatic date & time and Automatic time
zone check box if you want to set the time, date and time
zone by yourself.
3. Set date, time, time zone, and date/time format.
Changing Display Settings
By touching the Home Key > Menu Key > System
settings > Display, you can adjust the display settings as
you like.
Brightness: Set the brightness of the display.
Wallpaper: Select a background image for the home
screen.
Sleep: Set the length of time of inactivity before the
screen turns off.
Font size: Set the font size of the text on the screen.
Pulse notification light: Flash the LED light to notify you
of missed calls, new messages, and other events.
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Sound Settings
Touch the Home Key > Menu Key > System settings >
Sound to adjust volumes, toggle sound and mute, set up
ringtone and notification sound, and select system sounds.
Touch Silent mode to turn off all sounds except media and
alarm, or enable silent mode with vibration.
Language Settings
You can change the language of your phone system in two
simple steps.
1. Touch the Home Key > Menu Key > System settings >
Language & input > Language.
2. Touch a language from the list given.
Mobile Network Services
Touch the Home Key > Menu Key > System settings >
Mobile networks to enable or disable data service, allow
data services when roaming, select preferred network or
operator, or set access point names for data access.
IMPORTANT: Data roaming and always-on data may incur
significant roaming charges.
Security Settings
Protect your phone and SIM card from unauthorized use.
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Protecting Your Phone With a Screen Unlock
Pattern
You can protect your phone by creating a screen lock. When
enabled, you need to “long press” an icon, look at the front
camera, draw a pattern, or enter a numeric PIN or password
to unlock the phone’s screen and keys.
1. Touch the Home Key > Menu Key > System settings >
Security.
2. Touch Screen lock.
3. Touch Long press, Face Unlock, Pattern, PIN or
Password.
If you touch Long press, you must touch and hold
at the center of the screen to unlock the screen.
If you touch Face Unlock, you’re prompted to let the
phone capture your face through the front camera and
set a pattern or PIN. You must look at the front camera
to unlock the screen. If the phone cannot recognize
your face, you need to draw the pattern or enter the
PIN.
If you touch Pattern, you’re guided to create a pattern
you must draw to unlock the screen. The first time you
do this, a short tutorial about creating an unlock
pattern appears. Then you’re prompted to draw and
redraw your own pattern.
If you touch PIN or Password, you’re prompted to set
a numeric PIN or a password you must enter to unlock
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your screen.
The next time you turn on your phone or wake up the screen,
you must draw your unlock pattern or enter your PIN or
password to unlock it.
IMPORTANT: If you forget the pattern you set, try five times
and touch Forget pattern? to sign in to the Google Account
you have added on the phone and reset the screen lock. You
need an active Internet connection. You can also upgrade
the phone software. See Upgrading the Phone Software.
Protecting Your Phone With Encryption
You can encrypt all the data on your phone: Google
Accounts, application data, music and other media,
downloaded information, and so on. If you do, you must enter
a numeric PIN or password each time you power on your
phone.
WARNING! Encryption is irreversible. The only way to revert
to an unencrypted phone is to perform a factory data reset,
which erases all your data.
Encryption provides additional protection in case your phone
is stolen, and may be required or recommended in some
organizations. Consult your system administrator before
turning it on. In many cases the PIN or password you set for
encryption is controlled by the system administrator.
Before turning on encryption, prepare as follows:
Set a lock screen PIN or password.
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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 > Menu Key > System settings >
Security > Encrypt phone.
2. Read the information about encryption carefully.
The Encrypt phone button is dimmed if your battery's not
charged or your phone's not plugged in.
If you change your mind about encrypting your phone,
touch the Back Key.
WARNING! If you interrupt the encryption process, you
will lose data.
3. Touch Encrypt phone.
4. Enter your lock screen PIN or password and touch Next.
5. Touch Encrypt phone again.
The encryption process starts and displays its progress.
Encryption can take an hour or more, during which time your
phone may restart several times.
When encryption is completed, you're prompted to enter your
PIN or password.
Subsequently, you must enter your PIN or password each
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time you power on your phone, to decrypt it.
Protecting Your SIM Card With a PIN
Every SIM card comes with a PIN. The initial PIN is provided
by your mobile phone carrier. It’s best to lock your SIM as
soon as you can.
1. Touch the Home Key > Menu Key > System settings >
Security > Set up SIM/RUIM card lock.
2. Check Lock SIM card.
3. Enter the PIN you’ve been given and touch OK.
Changing Your SIM PIN
You can change the PIN you’ve been given to one easier for
you to remember and harder for others to guess.
1. Touch the Home Key > Menu Key > System settings >
Security > Set up SIM/RUIM card lock.
2. Make sure you already check Lock SIM card.
3. Touch Change SIM PIN.
4. Enter the old PIN and touch OK.
5. Enter your new PIN and touch OK.
6. Enter the new PIN again and touch OK.
Restoring a Locked SIM Card
Put all your confidential passwords in a safe place for future
use. If you enter the wrong SIM PIN more times than allowed,
your SIM card will be locked and you cannot access the
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mobile phone network. Contact your operator for a PIN
Unlock Key (PUK) to restore the SIM card.
Setting Up Credential Storage
This lets you select applications to access secure certificates
and other credentials.
Enabling Secure Credentials
1. Touch the Home Key > Menu Key > System settings >
Security.
2. Touch Install from SD card to install certificates from
your microSD card.
Deleting Secure Credentials
1. Touch the Home Key > Menu Key > System settings >
Security.
2. Touch Clear credentials to clear credentials.
Managing Your Device Memory
Touch the Home Key > Menu Key > System settings >
Storage. You can view the space information of the microSD
card as well as the phone storage.
Unmount/Mount SD card: You can unmount the
microSD card to safely remove it, or mount the card.
Erase SD card: Erase all data on the microSD card.
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Privacy: Reset to Factory Settings
Touch the Home Key > Menu Key > System settings >
Backup & reset > Factory data reset > Reset phone >
Erase everything.
WARNING! All your personal information and downloaded
applications on your phone will be erased after the resetting
the phone.
Managing Applications
Touch the Home Key > Menu Key > System settings >
Apps to see apps installed on your phone and manage them.
Touch an app in the DOWNLOADED, ON SD CARD,
RUNNING, or ALL tab to see its information. You can stop
the app, uninstall the app, clear data and cache, or move the
app between the internal storage and the memory card.
NOTE: Not all applications can be moved or uninstalled.
Touch the Home Key > Menu Key > System settings >
Security and check Unknown sources if you want to install
applications from sources other than the Google Play Store.
Note that you may compromise your phone and personal
data by installing such applications.
How to Install an Application
You can install a free or paid application from the Play Store
(the Home Key > > Play Store).
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You can also install an application from sources other than
the Play Store if you have allowed the installation of it. To
allow the installation, touch the Home Key > Menu Key >
System settings > Security and clear the Unknown
sources check box and accept the warning.
Make sure that you select an application developed for your
phone and processor type before installing it.
3. Copy the application file to the microSD card and install
the card on your phone.
4. Touch the Home Key > > Filer Manager, and open
the folder where the application file is.
5. Touch the file to start installation.
6. Read the installation instructions that come with the
application and follow it to complete the setup.
Managing Other Settings
Search Settings
You can manage search settings and search history by
opening the Google application and touching the Menu
Key > Settings.
Google Now: Set when and which information gets
presented by Google Now and the notification options.
Voice: Adjust the following voice search releated settings:
Language: Select the language you use when
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entering text by speaking or searching by speaking.
Speech output: Control when the phone should
output speeches.
Block offensive words: Replace offensive words
with an asterisk (*) when you use Google voice
recognition to transcribe your voice into text.
Hotword detection: Launch voice search when you
say ‘Google’ after opening the Google app.
Download offline speech recognition: Enable voice
input while you’re off the Internet.
Phone search: Select the types of data on the phone that
is included in the search results.
Privacy and accounts: Manage location history, web
history, recent searches, and location services.
Data Usage
Touch the Home Key > Menu Key > System settings >
Data usage. Touch the ON/OFF switch to turn on or off
mobile data.
You can check how much data has been used during the
time cycle you set, set a mobile data limit and warning, see
what apps have been using mobile data, or restrict
background data for individual apps.
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Connect to PC
Touch the Home Key > Menu Key > System settings >
Connect to PC to select the USB connection mode between
your phone and PC.
Charge only: Charge your phone via USB.
Install driver: Install the driver needed for some USB
connection modes (such as MTP).
Connect to PC software: Install apps or manage data on
the phone via PC software.
Media device (MTP): Transfer media files on Windows or
Mac.
Camera (PTP): Transfer photos using camera software.
Accessibility
Configure accessibility plug-ins on your phone, such as using
TalkBack for low-vision users.
Developer Options
Developer options contains settings that are useful when
developing Android applications.
About Phone
View phone status and legal information. You can also
upgrade your phone software.
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Other Applications
Alarms
Set alarms or turn the phone into a bedside clock.
Setting a New Alarm
1. Touch in the home screen and select Alarm.
2. Touch a default alarm to configure it, or touch Add alarm
at the bottom of the screen to create a new alarm.
3. Set up the alarm options, such as time, repeat, and alarm
sound.
4. Touch SAVE to save enable the alarm.
TIP: You can touch / in front of an existing alarm to
enable or disable it.
Using Bed Clock
Bed clock displays the current time and the next alarm.
1. Touch in the home screen and select Alarm.
2. If necessary, touch the Menu Key > Bed Clock
Preferences in the Alarm screen to set up the following
bed clock options. Then touch the Back Key to return to
the Alarm screen.
Enable bed clock: Turn on or off the bed clock
function.
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Bed clock never sleeps: Keep the bed clock screen
turned on when charging the phone.
3. Touch the Menu Key > Bed Clock to open the bed clock
screen.
Calculator
Touch in the home screen and select Calculator.
TIP: Touch or , or swipe left or right to switch
between different panels. You can also hold the phone on its
side to see all of the calculator buttons.
Chrome
Use Google Chrome to browse the Internet. Chrome on your
phone can sync bookmarks, browsing history, and opened
tabs from your Google account.
Downloads
The Downloads app keeps a record of the files you
downloaded and saved.
Touch in the home screen and select Downloads to
check the record.
Touch a file to open it with the appropriate applications.
Touch and hold a file, or check the box in front of it, to
delete or share it.
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File Manager
Quickly access all of your images, videos, audio clips, and
other types of files on your phone and on the memory card.
Touch in the home screen and select File Manager.
Touch the folder name at the top of the screen to switch
between the external microSD card storage and the internal
phone storage.
Google+
Touch in the home screen and select Google+, a social
networking service offered by Google. The Google+
application on your phone enables you to manage your data,
chat with online contacts, organize them in different circles,
and share your selected information.
The first time you open the Google+ app, select the instant
upload and contact sync options.
News and Weather
News & Weather offers weather forecasts and news stories
about common topics. You can also customize the news
topics that are displayed.
Touch in the home screen and select News & Weather.
Swipe left or right to view the weather forecast and news
headlines under different news topics.
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Touch to refresh news and forecast data, or touch the
Menu Key > Settings to change the settings.
NotePad
Touch in the home screen and select NotePad to save
and view your text notes.
Touch New at the bottom to create a new note. Then enter
your text and touch Save to save it.
Touch a note to view its entire content. You can also delete it,
export it, share it, or change its content.
Task Manager
Touch in the home screen and select Task Manager to
view or stop applications.
Touch a task in the Tasks tab to see app information.
Touch next to a task to close it.
Touch the Apps tab to manage all the apps on your phone.
Touch the Resources tab to view the real-time system
resources information.
Timer
Touch in the home screen and select Timer to use the
stopwatch or countdown.
Stopwatch allows you to record lap times, while countdown
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allows you to set a time and count down to zero.
YouTube
Touch in the home screen and select YouTube.
You can watch YouTube videos or upload your own.
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Upgrading the Phone Software
There are several ways to upgrade your phone software:
1. Use the online upgrade tool for mobile terminal products.
2. Use the one-press upgrade package offered by your mobile
service provider.
3. Use the upgrade package on your microSD card.
NOTE: Visit ZTE official handset service support website
(http://wwwen.zte.com.cn/endata/mobile/) and click your country
or region to learn more about the above upgrade methods, as
well as which phones and methods are supported.
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Troubleshooting
If you encounter problems while using the phone, or if it performs
abnormally, you can refer to the chart below. If your particular
problem cannot be resolved using the information in the chart,
contact the dealer where you purchased the phone.
Problem
Possible causes
Possible solution
Poor
reception
The network signal is too
weak 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 waiting a
short time.
You are too far away
from a base station for
your service provider.
You can request a
service area map from
your service provider.
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Problem
Possible causes
Possible solution
Echo or
noise
Poor network link quality
on the part of your
service provider.
End the call and dial
again. You may be
switched to a
better-quality network
link or phone line.
Poor local telephone line
quality.
End the call and dial
again. You may be
switched to a
better-quality 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.
Battery not
charging
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
avoid extremes of
temperature.
Poor contact between
the battery and charger.
Check all connectors to
make sure all
connections have been
properly made.
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Problem
Possible causes
Possible solution
Shortened
standby time
The standby time is
related to your service
provider system
configuration. The same
phone used with
different service
providers’ systems will
not provide exactly the
same length of standby
time.
If you are located in an
area where signaling is
weak, temporarily power
off the phone.
The battery is depleted. In
high temperature
environments, battery
life will be shortened.
Use 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.
Change your location to
one where the network
is accessible, or
temporarily turn off your
phone.
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Problem
Possible causes
Possible solution
Cannot turn
your phone
on
Battery power has been
depleted.
Recharge the phone’s
battery.
(U)SIM card
error
(U)SIM card malfunction
or damage.
Take the (U)SIM card to
your service provider for
testing.
(U)SIM card inserted
improperly.
Insert the (U)SIM card
properly.
Debris on the (U)SIM
card contacts.
Use a soft, dry cloth to
clean the (U)SIM card
contacts.
Unable to
connect to
the network
(U)SIM card invalid.
Contact your service
provider.
You are not within the
network’s service area.
Check the service area
with your service
provider.
Poor signal.
Move to an open space,
or if you are inside a
building, move closer to
a window.
Cannot
answer
incoming
calls
You have activated the
Call barring feature.
Go to Call Barring
Settings, and then
select Deactive All.
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Problem
Possible causes
Possible solution
You cannot
make
outgoing
calls.
You have activated the
Call barring feature.
Go to Call Barring
Settings, and then
select Deactive All.
You have activated the
Fixed dial numbers
feature.
Go to Fixed Dialing
Numbers and disable it.
PIN Code
blocked
You have entered an
incorrect PIN code three
consecutive times.
Contact your service
provider. If the service
provider provides the
(U)SIM card’s PUK
code, use the PUK code
to unlock the (U)SIM
card.
Unable to
enter
information
into the
phonebook
The phonebook’s
memory is already full.
Delete unnecessary
data from the contacts.
Phone
crashes,
reboots,
Some third-party
software is not
compatible with your
Reset the phone to
factory status.
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Problem
Possible causes
Possible solution
freeze, or
cannot be
powered on
phone.
Enter safety mode and
uninstall the software
that may cause the
problem.
Upgrade the phone
software.
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For Your Safety
General Safety
Don’t make or receive
handheld calls while
driving. And never text
while driving.
Don’t use at gas stations.
Keep your phone 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
a choking.
Don’t dispose of your
phone in fire.
Your phone can
produce a loud sound.
Avoid contact with
anything magnetic.
Keep away from
pacemakers and other
electronic medical
devices.
Avoid extreme
temperatures.
Switch off when asked
to in hospitals and
medical facilities.
Avoid contact with
liquids. Keep your phone
dry.
Switch off when told to
in aircrafts and airports.
Don’t take your phone
apart.
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Switch off when near
explosive materials or
liquids.
Only use approved
accessories.
Don’t rely on your phone 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, Industry Canada of Canada.
During SAR testing, this device is 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 can be well below the maximum value.
This is because the phone is designed to operate at multiple
power levels so as to use only the power required to reach
the network. In general, the closer you are to a wireless base
station antenna, the lower the power output.
The exposure standard for wireless devices employs a unit of
measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or
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SAR. The SAR limit set by the FCC is 1.6W/kg, and 1.6W/kg
by Industry Canada.
This device is compliance with SAR for general population/
uncontrolled exposure limits in ANSI/IEEE C95.1-1992 and
Canada RSS 102, and had been tested in accordance with
the measurement methods and procedures specified in OET
Bulletin 65 Supplement C, and Canada RSS 102. This
device has been tested, and meets the FCC, IC RF exposure
guidelines when tested with the device directly contacted to
the body.
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:
Q78-Z995.
For this device, the highest reported SAR value for usage
against the head is 1.39 W/kg, for usage near the body is
1.35 W/kg.
While there may be differences between the SAR levels of
various phones and at various positions, they all meet the
government requirement.
SAR compliance for body-worn operation is based on a
separation distance of 10 mm between the unit and the
human body. Carry this device at least 10 mm away from
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your body to ensure RF exposure level compliant or lower to
the reported level. To support body-worn operation, choose
the belt clips or holsters, which do not contain metallic
components, to maintain a separation of 10 mm between this
device and your body.
RF exposure compliance with any body-worn accessory,
which contains metal, was not tested and certified, and use
of such body-worn accessory should be avoided.
FCC Compliance
This mobile phone 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.
This mobile 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 radiated radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
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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 technician
for help.
Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC)
Regulations for Mobile Phones
In 2003, the FCC adopted rules to make digital wireless
telephones compatible with hearing aids and cochlear
implants. Although analog wireless phones do not usually
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 whining noise. Some hearing devices
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are more immune than others to this interference noise and
phones also vary in the amount of interference they generate.
The wireless telephone industry has developed a rating
system for wireless phones to assist hearing device users in
finding phones that may be compatible with their hearing
devices. Not all phones have been rated. Phones that are
rated have the rating on their box or a label located 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
aids for some of the wireless technologies that it uses.
However, there may be some newer wireless technologies
used in this phone that have not been tested yet for use with
hearing aids. It is important to try the different features of this
phone thoroughly and in different locations, using your
hearing aid or cochlear implant, to determine if you hear any
interfering noise. Consult 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 ratings.
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T-Ratings: Phones rated T3 or T4 meet FCC requirements
and are likely to be more usable with a hearing device’s
telecoil (“T Switch” or “Telephone Switch”) than unrated
phones. T4 is the better/ higher of the two ratings. (Note that
not all hearing devices have telecoils in them.)
Your phone meets the M3/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
Do not modify or remanufacture, attempt to insert foreign
objects into the battery, immerse or expose to water or
other liquids, expose to fire, explosion or other hazard.
Only use the battery for the system for which it is
specified
Only use the battery with a charging system that has
been qualified with the system per CTIA Certification
Requirements for Battery System Compliance to IEEE
1725. Use of an unqualified battery or charger may
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.
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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 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 fire, explosion or
other hazard.
The phone shall only be connected to CTIA certified
adapters, products that bear the USB-IF logo or products
that have completed the USB-IF compliance program.
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 devices while
driving.
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Operating Machinery
Full attention must be given to operating 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 its 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 phone and its accessories with care
and keep it in a clean 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 attempt to disassemble your phone or its
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accessories, only authorized personnel can do so.
Do not expose your phone or its accessories to extreme
temperatures, minimum 14 ℉ and maximum 131 ℉
(minimum – 10 ℃ and maximum + 55 ℃).
Please check local regulations for disposal of electronic
products.
Do not carry your phone in your back pocket as it could
break when you sit down.
Battery
Do not disassemble or open crush, bend or deform,
puncture or shred.
Do not modify or remanufacture, attempt to insert foreign
objects into the battery, immerse or expose to water or
other liquids, expose to fire, explosion or other hazard.
Only use the battery for the system for which it is
specified.
Only use the battery with a charging system that has
been qualified with the system per CTIA Certification
Requirements for Battery System Compliance to IEEE
1725. Use of an unqualified battery or charger may
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
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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 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 fire, explosion or
other hazard.
The phone shall only be connected to products that bear
the USB-IF logo or have completed the USB-IF
compliance program.
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 hazard.
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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 SIM card’s metal connectors.
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.
GPS antenna
Bluetooth &
Wi-Fi antenna
Antenna
Secondary
antenna
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Air Bags
Do not place a phone in the area over an air bag or in the air
bag deployment area as an airbag inflates with great force
and serious injury could result.
Store the phone safely before driving your vehicle.
Antenna
Antenna
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Seizures/Blackouts
The phone can produce a bright or flashing light. A small
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 video. If you have experienced
seizures or blackouts or have a family history of such
occurrences, please consult a physician.
Repetitive Strain 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 which are designed to minimize
the times of pressing buttons, such as Message
Templates and Predictive Text.
Take lots of breaks to stretch and relax.
Emergency Calls
This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using radio
signals, which cannot guarantee connection in all conditions.
Therefore, you must never rely solely on any wireless phone
for emergency communications.
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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 touch or allow metal objects, such as coins
or key rings, to contact or short-circuit in the battery
terminals.
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 its accessory.
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Only qualified personnel can service or repair the phone or
its accessory.
If your phone or its 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
center.
Interference
General Statement on Interference
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
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 devices or
when one is nearby.
The level of interference will depend on the type of hearing
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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 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 facilities. These requests are
designed to prevent possible interference with sensitive
medical equipment.
Aircraft
Switch off your wireless device whenever you are instructed
to do so by airport or airline staff.
Consult the airline staff about the use of wireless devices on
board 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 to
electronic equipment, some vehicle manufacturers forbid
the use of mobile phones in their vehicles unless a
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hands-free kit with an external antenna is included in the
installation.
Explosive Environments
Gas 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 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.