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ZTE Avid 557
USER GUIDE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Thank you for choosing Consumer Cellular!
We know you’re excited to use your new ZTE Avid 557, and this user guide
will help you get familiar with it, so you can start using it as soon as possible.
Each section includes instructions and pictures to make it easy to start using
your device. If you would like to learn more, turn to the back of this guide,
where you’ll find the CONTACT US section.
We’re always happy to help you!

Need More Information?
Visit our website at ConsumerCellular.com/Help
Call us at (800) 686-4460

Getting Started .................................................................................. 9
Installing a microSDXC™ Card ..................................................................... 9
Charging the Battery....................................................................................... 9
Extending the Battery Life............................................................................10
Powering Your Phone On/Off ......................................................................11
Setting Up Your Phone for the First Time ................................................11
Locking/Unlocking the Screen and Keys .................................................11
Using the Touch Screen ...............................................................................12
Getting to Know Your Phone .....................................................................14
Key Functions .................................................................................................16
Getting to Know the Home Screen........................................................... 17
Personalizing .................................................................................... 19
Changing the System Language ...............................................................19
Setting the Date and Time ...........................................................................19
Changing the Ringtone and Notification Sound ................................. 20
Turning System Sounds On/Off................................................................ 20
Adjusting Volumes........................................................................................ 20
Switching to Silent or Vibration Mode .....................................................21
Using Do Not Disturb Mode ........................................................................21
Applying New Wallpapers...........................................................................23
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Setting the Theme .........................................................................................23
Setting the Home Screen Transition Effect ...........................................23
Changing the Screen Brightness .............................................................24
Protecting Your Phone With a Screen Lock ..........................................24
Protecting Your Phone With Encryption ................................................ 25
Protecting Your Phone With Screen Pinning ........................................27

Using Wi-Fi Direct .......................................................................................... 47
Connecting to Bluetooth® Devices ..........................................................48
Connecting to Your Computer via USB ................................................. 50
Using the microSDXC Card as Portable or Device Storage .............51
Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection ...................................................54
Connecting to Virtual Private Networks .................................................57

Knowing the Basics .........................................................................29
Monitoring the Phone Status..................................................................... 29
Managing Notifications ................................................................................30
Managing Shortcuts and Widgets ............................................................33
Organizing With Folders ..............................................................................34
Rearranging the Primary Shortcuts ..........................................................34
Entering Text....................................................................................................35
Editing Text ......................................................................................................39
Opening and Switching Apps ....................................................................40
Uninstalling or Disabling an App ...............................................................41

Phone Calls ......................................................................................59
Placing and Ending Calls ............................................................................ 59
Answering or Rejecting Calls .................................................................... 60
Working With the Call History .....................................................................61
Calling Your Contacts ...................................................................................63
Checking Voicemail ......................................................................................63
Using Options During a Call .......................................................................64
Managing Multi-Party Calls ........................................................................ 65
Adjusting Your Call Settings ...................................................................... 66

Connecting to Networks and Devices ............................................42
Connecting to Mobile Networks ...............................................................42
Connecting to Wi-Fi® ....................................................................................43
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Contacts ........................................................................................... 72
Checking Contact Details ...........................................................................72
Adding a New Contact.................................................................................72
Setting Up Your Own Profile....................................................................... 73
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Importing, Exporting, and Sharing Contacts ......................................... 73
Working With Favorite Contacts ...............................................................75
Working With Groups....................................................................................76
Searching for a Contact ............................................................................... 77
Editing Contacts .............................................................................................78
Web Accounts ..................................................................................80
Adding or Removing Accounts ................................................................ 80
Configuring Account Sync ...........................................................................81
Email .................................................................................................82
Setting Up the First Email Account ..........................................................82
Checking Your Emails ...................................................................................82
Writing and Sending an Email ....................................................................83
Responding to an Email ...............................................................................83
Adding and Editing Email Accounts ........................................................84
Changing General Email Settings ............................................................85
Messaging ........................................................................................86
Opening the Messaging Screen ...............................................................86
Sending a Message ......................................................................................86
Replying to a Message ................................................................................87
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Forwarding a Message ................................................................................88
Deleting Messages or Threads .................................................................88
Changing Messaging Settings ..................................................................89
Calendar ...........................................................................................90
Viewing Your Calendars and Events ...................................................... 90
Creating an Event ...........................................................................................91
Editing, Deleting, or Sharing an Event ................................................... 92
Changing Calendar Settings ..................................................................... 92
Searching an Event .......................................................................................93
Web Browser ....................................................................................94
Opening the Browser ...................................................................................94
Using Multiple Browser Tabs .....................................................................94
Downloading Files ........................................................................................ 95
Changing Browser Settings....................................................................... 95
Camera .............................................................................................96
Capturing a Photo......................................................................................... 96
Using Manual Camera Mode .....................................................................97
Using Other Camera Modes ......................................................................98
Recording a Video.........................................................................................98
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Customizing Camera Settings .................................................................. 99
Gallery ..............................................................................................101
Opening the Gallery..................................................................................... 101
Working With Albums .................................................................................. 101
Working With Pictures ................................................................................102
Retouching Your Pictures .......................................................................... 104
Making a GIF or a Collage ........................................................................105
Playing Videos ..............................................................................................106
Music............................................................................................... 107
Viewing Your Music Library ...................................................................... 107
Setting a Song as the Default Ringtone ............................................... 107
Playing Music ................................................................................................ 108
Managing Playlists .......................................................................................109
Video Player ....................................................................................110
Opening the Video Library ........................................................................ 110
Playing and Controlling Videos................................................................ 110
Managing Video Files ................................................................................. 112

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Sound Recorder ..............................................................................114
Recording a Voice Memo............................................................................114
Playing a Voice Memo..................................................................................114
More Apps .......................................................................................115
Calculator ........................................................................................................ 115
Clock ................................................................................................................. 115
Downloads ...................................................................................................... 116
File Manager ...................................................................................................117
Google Apps ...................................................................................................117
Google Play™ Store..........................................................................119
Browsing and Searching for Apps .......................................................... 119
Downloading and Installing Apps............................................................ 119
Creating a Payment Method ....................................................................120
Managing Your Downloaded Apps ......................................................... 121
Settings........................................................................................... 122
Wireless & Networks .................................................................................. 122
Device ............................................................................................................. 125
Personal .......................................................................................................... 129
System ............................................................................................................. 134
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GETTING STARTED

Upgrading the Phone Software .................................................... 135

INSTALLING A microSDXC™ CARD

Troubleshooting ............................................................................. 136

The microSDXC card can be installed and removed while the
phone is turned on. Unmount the microSDXC card before
removing it.
1. Place your finger in the slot at the bottom of the back cover
to lift and remove the cover.
2. Hold your microSDXC card with the metal contacts facing
down and slide it into the microSDXC card slot.
NOTE: Some applications may require a microSDXC card
to store certain data on it and to work properly. Therefore, it
is recommended that you keep a microSDXC card installed
and not remove or replace it unnecessarily.
3. Press the cover gently back into place until you hear a click.

For Your Safety................................................................................141
General Safety ...............................................................................................141
FCC RF Exposure Information (SAR) ...................................................... 142
FCC Regulations .......................................................................................... 143
Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Mobile Phones 144
Distractions .................................................................................................... 146
Product Handling ......................................................................................... 146
Electrical Safety ............................................................................................150
CTIA Requirements ...................................................................................... 151
Radio Frequency Interference................................................................. 152
Explosive Environments ............................................................................ 153
Specifications ................................................................................. 155
Support ........................................................................................... 156
Warranty ......................................................................................... 157

CHARGING THE BATTERY
Your phone’s battery should have enough power for the phone
to turn on, find a signal, and make a few calls. You should fully charge the
battery as soon as possible.
If the battery is low, there will be a pop-up message on the screen. As you
charge your phone, the screen will show the exact battery level on the Status
Bar.

GETTING STARTED

WARNING! Use only ZTE-approved chargers and cables. The use of
unapproved accessories could damage your phone or cause the battery to
explode.
1. Connect the adapter to the charging jack. Ensure that the adapter is
oriented correctly. Do not use force.
2. Connect the charger to a standard AC power outlet. If the phone is on,
you’ll see a charging icon, such as or , appear in the Status Bar.
3. Disconnect the charger when the battery is fully charged.
NOTE: If the battery is extremely low, you may be unable to power on the
phone even when it is being charged. In this case, try again after charging
the phone for at least 20 minutes. Contact customer service if you still cannot
power on the phone after prolonged charging.

EXTENDING THE BATTERY LIFE
Active applications, screen brightness levels, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi usage, and
GPS functionality can drain your battery. You can follow the helpful tips below
to conserve your battery power:
• Reduce the screen backlight time.
• Lower the screen brightness.
• Turn auto sync and Bluetooth off when not in use.
• Disable the GPS function when not in use. Most applications using this
function will periodically query the GPS satellites for your current location;
each query drains your battery.
• Use the battery saver feature.
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GETTING STARTED

POWERING YOUR PHONE ON/OFF
• Press and hold the Power/Lock Key to turn on your phone.
• To turn it off, press and hold the Power/Lock Key to open the options
menu. Tap Power off.

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 Settings – Personal – Backup & Reset ), you will need to set it up
before using it.
1. Tap the language field to select the language you want, and tap LET’S GO.
2. Follow the prompts to set up your Wi-Fi connection, name, security settings,
Google services, and other options.

LOCKING/UNLOCKING THE SCREEN AND KEYS
Your phone allows you to quickly lock the screen and keys (put the phone into
Sleep mode) when not in use and also to turn the screen back on and unlock
it when you need it.
Locking the Screen and Keys
To quickly turn the screen off and lock the keys, press the Power/Lock Key.
NOTE: To save battery power, the phone automatically turns off the screen
after a certain period of time when you leave it idle. You will still be able to
receive messages and calls while the phone screen is off.

GETTING STARTED

Unlocking the Screen and Keys
1. Press the Power/Lock Key to turn the screen on.
2. Press and hold a blank area of the screen. You can also press and hold
at the bottom right to open the Camera app or at the bottom left to use
Google voice commands. Or, double-tap a notification to open the related
app.
NOTE: If you have set an unlock pattern, PIN, or password for your phone (see
Personalizing – Protecting Your Phone With a Screen Lock ), you’ll need to
draw the pattern or enter the PIN/password to unlock your screen.

USING THE TOUCH SCREEN
Your phone’s touch screen lets you control actions through a variety of touch
gestures.
• Tap – When you want to type using the on-screen keyboard, select onscreen items (such as application and settings icons), or press on-screen
buttons, simply tap them with your finger.
• Press and Hold – To open the available options for an item (for example, a
message or a link in a web page), press and hold the item.
• Swipe or Slide – To swipe or slide means to quickly drag your finger
vertically or horizontally across the screen.

GETTING STARTED

• 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.
NOTES:
• The Auto-rotate feature needs to be enabled for the screen orientation
> Settings > Display >
to automatically change. Press the Home Key >
When device is rotated and select Rotate the contents of the screen.
• You can also access the screen rotation control by sliding down the Status
Bar twice and tapping Auto-rotate or Portrait.

GETTING STARTED

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR PHONE
Earpiece
Front Camera

Proximity & Light Sensor
Indicator Light

Microphone
Flash

Back Camera

Volume Key
Power/Lock Key
Touch Screen

Back Key*

Recent Apps Key*

Home Key

Microphone

*You can switch the positions of the Back Key and Recent Apps Key. Press the
Home Key >
> Settings > Navigation key and select one option.

Speaker
Charging/
micro-USB Jack

3.5mm Headset Jack

GETTING STARTED

KEY FUNCTIONS
Key

Function

Power/Lock Key

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

Home Key

Press to return to the home screen from any application
or screen.
Press and hold to access Google Now™.

Recent apps Key

Press to view recently used apps.
Double-tap to switch to the most-recent app.
Press and hold to select apps for split-screen view.

Back Key

Press to go to the previous screen.

Volume Key

Press or hold to turn the volume up or down.

GETTING TO KNOW THE HOME SCREEN
The home screen is the starting point for your phone’s applications, functions,
and menus. You can customize your home screen by adding application icons,
shortcuts, folders, widgets, and more.
Status & Notifications

Wallpaper
Widget

Folder

Shortcut

Primary Shortcuts

GETTING STARTED

Extended Home Screen Panels
Your home screen is extendable, providing more space for shortcuts, widgets,
and more. Simply swipe left or right on the home screen to see the extended
panels. You can add or remove home screen panels, or adjust their order.
To add a new home screen panel:
1. Press and hold an empty area of the home screen and select Widgets or
Themes.
2. Swipe the home screen thumbnails on the upper half of the screen and tap
.
3. Press the Back Key or the Home Key.
To delete a home screen panel:
1. Press and hold an empty area of the home screen and select Home. You
can slide left or right to view the home screen thumbnails.
on the top right corner of a thumbnail.
2. Tap
3. Tap OK. The items on the panel will also be removed.
NOTE: When there are only three home screen panels, you cannot delete any
of them.
To adjust the order of a home screen panel:
1. Press and hold an empty area of the home screen and select Home. You
can slide left or right to view the home screen thumbnails.
2. Press and hold a thumbnail and drag it left or right to the place you need.
NOTE: Tap
at the bottom of a home screen thumbnail to set it as the main
home screen.

PERSONALIZING
CHANGING THE SYSTEM LANGUAGE
1. Press the Home Key >
> Settings > Languages & input > Languages.
The first language in the list is the default system language.
2. Tap Add a language to add another language to the list.
next to the language
3. To change the system language, press and hold
you want and drag it to the top of the list.
NOTE: To remove languages from the list, tap > Remove. Select the
languages you want to delete and tap > OK.

SETTING THE DATE AND TIME
1. Press the Home Key >
> Settings > Date & time.
2. Set the date, time, time zone, and time format.
• To adjust the date and time automatically, tap to turn on Automatic date
& time.
• To adjust the date and time manually, tap to turn off Automatic date &
time and tap Set date / Set time to change the date and time.
• To adjust the time zone automatically, tap to turn on Automatic time
zone.
• To adjust the time zone manually, tap to turn off Automatic time zone
and tap Select time zone to set the correct time zone.
• To adjust the time format, tap to turn on Use 24-hour format.
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PERSONALIZING

CHANGING THE RINGTONE AND NOTIFICATION SOUND

SWITCHING TO SILENT OR VIBRATION MODE

You can quickly customize the default ringtone for incoming calls and the
default notification sound.
> Settings > Sound.
1. Press the Home Key >
2. Tap Phone ringtone or Default notification ringtone.
3. Scroll through the list and select the ringtone you’d like to use.
4. Tap OK.
NOTE: See Contacts – Editing Contacts – Editing Contact Details for how to
assign a special ringtone to an individual contact.

You can set the phone to silent or vibration mode by using one of the
following methods.
• Press the Volume Key when no media application is active to show the
volume management window. Drag the slider to the left or keep pressing
the Volume Down Key to switch the phone to vibration mode. Press the
key again in vibration mode to switch the phone to silent mode.
• Swipe down from the top of the screen to open the Notification Panel and
drag the panel downwards. Tap Sound or Vibrate to switch the phone to
vibration or silent mode.
> Settings > Sound > Notification mode and
• Press the Home Key >
select Vibrate or Mute to switch to vibration or silent mode.
NOTE: To restore normal sound settings, press or hold the Volume Up Key.

TURNING SYSTEM SOUNDS ON/OFF
1. Press the Home Key >
> Settings > Sound > Other sounds.
2. Tap the switch beside each option to turn it on or off.

ADJUSTING VOLUMES
1. Press the Home Key >
> Settings > Sound.
2. Drag the sliders below Media volume, Alarm volume, Ring volume, and
Notification volume to adjust the volume for each type of audio.
NOTE: You can adjust the media volume when a media application is in use by
pressing the Volume Key. If no media application is active, press the Volume
Key to adjust ringtone volume (or the earpiece volume during a call).

USING DO NOT DISTURB MODE
You can limit interruptions with Do not disturb mode. This mode silences your
phone so that it doesn’t make sounds or vibrate when you don’t want it to.
To turn on Do not disturb mode:
> Settings > Sound > Do not disturb.
1. Press the Home Key >
2. Tap Do not disturb and select Always or Scheduled.
3. Set the detailed settings.
• If you have selected Scheduled, set the days and start/end time you’d
like your phone to be in Do not disturb mode.
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PERSONALIZING

• Tap Disturb rules to choose if you’d like to allow certain notifications or
not.
- Priority only: Only notifications you have marked as priority are
allowed.
- Alarms only: Only alarms are allowed.
- Total silence: No notifications are allowed.
• If you have allowed priority interruptions, you can customize the types of
allowed sounds or vibration in the Priority interruptions section.
NOTE: To turn off Do not disturb mode quickly, press the Volume Key and
then tap END NOW.
To set exceptions for Do not disturb mode:
You can set reminders, certain calls and messages as exceptions when Do not
disturb mode is on and Priority only is selected as the disturb rule, so these
ringtones, sounds and vibration are not turned off.
1. Press the Home Key >
> Settings > Sound > Do not disturb.
2. Tap the switches next to the items you want to allow. Tap Messages or
Calls and set who can alert you of their messages or calls.
NOTE: To set exceptions based on apps, press the Home Key >
> Settings
> Notifications. Select an app and switch on Override Do Not Disturb.

PERSONALIZING

APPLYING NEW WALLPAPERS
You can set the wallpaper for the home screen or lock screen.
> Settings > Display > Wallpaper.
1. Press the Home Key >
2. Tap Gallery, Live Wallpapers, Photos, or Wallpapers and select an image
or an animation. Some cropping may be needed for Gallery and Photos
images.
3. If necessary, tap OK or Set wallpaper.
NOTE: In addition, you can press and hold an empty area on the home
screen, tap Wallpapers and then tap Lock screen or Home screen. Then
select a built-in image, a live wallpaper, or an image from your Gallery.

SETTING THE THEME
1. Press and hold an empty area on the home screen.
2. In the window that appears at the bottom, tap Themes.
3. Tap a theme to select it.

SETTING THE HOME SCREEN TRANSITION EFFECT
1.
2.
3.
4.

Press and hold an empty area on the home screen.
In the window that appears at the bottom, tap Home.
Tap an effect and the phone will demonstrate how it looks.
Tap the effect you like and press the Home Key to exit.

PERSONALIZING

CHANGING THE SCREEN BRIGHTNESS
1. Press the Home Key >
> Settings > Display > Brightness level.
2. Drag the slider to manually adjust the screen brightness.
NOTES:
• With the proximity and light sensor, your phone can automatically adjust
the screen brightness for available light. Tap Adaptive brightness in the
Display settings screen to turn the feature on or off.
• You can also adjust the screen brightness from the Notification Panel.
Swipe down from the top of the screen to open the Notification Panel and
drag
, or tap AUTO to turn on or off adaptive brightness.

PROTECTING YOUR PHONE WITH A SCREEN LOCK
You can protect your phone by creating a screen lock. When it is enabled, you
can press and hold a blank area on the screen, and then draw a pattern or
enter a numeric PIN or password to unlock the phone’s screen and keys.
1. Press the Home Key >
> Settings > Security.
2. Tap Screen lock.
3. Tap None, Long press, Pattern, PIN, or Password.
• Tap None to disable screen lock protection.
• Tap Long press to enable screen lock and allow unlocking with a “press
and hold” gesture. You can unlock the screen by pressing and holding a
blank area on the lock screen.

PERSONALIZING

• Tap Pattern to create a pattern that you must draw to unlock the screen.
• Tap PIN or Password to set a numeric PIN or a password that you must
enter to unlock the screen.
4. For Pattern, PIN, or Password lock, select how you would like notifications
and their contents to show when the phone is locked, and then tap DONE.
NOTES:
• Screen lock options are listed in the approximate order of the strength
of their security, starting with None and Long press, which provide no
security. A pattern provides minimal security, although it can be more
convenient than the stronger options.
• Remember the pattern, PIN or password you set. Otherwise, you may have
to contact customer service to upgrade the phone software (see Upgrading
the Phone Software ).

PROTECTING YOUR PHONE WITH ENCRYPTION
You can encrypt all the data on your phone: your accounts, application data,
music and other media, downloaded information, and so on. If you do, you
must draw an unlock pattern, or enter a numeric PIN or a 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.

PERSONALIZING

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 pattern, PIN, or
password you set for encryption is controlled by the system administrator.
You will need to follow these steps before turning on encryption:
• Set a screen lock pattern, PIN or password.
• Charge the battery.
• Keep the phone connected to the charger.
• Schedule an hour or more for the encryption process. You must not
interrupt it or you will lose some or all of your data.
When you're ready to turn on encryption:
1. Press the Home Key >
> Settings > Security > Encrypt phone.
2. Read the information about encryption carefully.
The ENCRYPT PHONE button is dimmed if your battery is not charged or
your phone is not plugged in. If you change your mind about encrypting
your phone, press the Back Key.
WARNING! If you interrupt the encryption process, you will lose data.
3. Tap ENCRYPT PHONE.
4. Draw your screen lock pattern or enter your PIN or password,
5. Tap ENCRYPT PHONE again.

PERSONALIZING

The encryption process starts. Encryption can take an hour or more, during
which time your phone may restart several times.
When encryption is completed, you're prompted to draw the unlock pattern,
or enter your PIN or password.
Subsequently you must draw your unlock pattern, or enter your PIN or
password each time you power on your phone to decrypt it.

PROTECTING YOUR PHONE WITH SCREEN PINNING
You can use the screen pinning feature to keep an app in view, so others
cannot switch to other apps or access your personal information.
Turning On Screen Pinning
1. Press the Home Key >
> Settings > Security > Screen pinning.
2. Tap the On/Off switch.
3. If you haven’t set up a screen lock (a pattern, PIN, or password), you can
tap Lock device when unpinning and follow the on-screen instructions to
set one for added security. If a screen lock is set up, you can tap Ask for
unlock pattern/PIN/password before unpinning. You will need to draw the
pattern or enter the PIN/password to unpin the screen.

PERSONALIZING

Pinning a Screen
1. Ensure that screen pinning is turned on.
2. Open the app you want to keep in view.
3. Press the Recent Apps Key.
4. If there are many app tabs, swipe up to find
5. Tap

KNOWING THE BASICS
MONITORING THE PHONE STATUS
on the front-most tab.

Unpinning the Screen
1. To unpin the screen and return to normal use, press and hold the Back
Key.
2. If you have enabled the lock device option, press and hold on the lock
screen and unlock the phone with the pattern, PIN, or password.

The Status Bar at the top of the home screen provides phone and service
status icons on the right side. Below are some of the icons you may see.
Indicators and icons
Indicator What it means

Indicator What it means

3G connected

Signal strength

4G LTE connected

No nano-SIM card installed

Do not disturb mode (Alarms
only or Priority only)
Do not disturb mode (Total
silence)

Airplane mode

Ringer off

Connected to a Wi-Fi
network
Wi-Fi in use

Battery low

Speaker on

Battery full

Phone microphone off

Battery charging

GPS on

Wired headset connected

Mobile hotspot on

Vibration mode

No signal

Bluetooth on

Alarm set

KNOWING THE BASICS

MANAGING NOTIFICATIONS
The Status Bar at the top of the home screen provides notification icons on
the left side. Below are some of the icons you may see.
Indicators and icons
Indicator

What it means

Indicator

What it means

New SMS/MMS

Song playing

New email(s)

Upcoming event

New Gmail™
message(s)

New Wi-Fi network
detected
Downloading/receiving data

Missed call
Call in progress
Call on hold

Sending data
USB connected

Opening/Closing the Notification Panel
Notifications report the arrival of new messages, calendar events, and alarms,
as well as ongoing events. 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.
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• To close the Notification Panel, swipe your finger up from the bottom of the
screen or press the Back Key.
Responding to or Removing a Notification
In the Notification Panel, you can respond to a notification or remove the
notifications. The Notification Panel also supports expandable notifications
that let you perform additional actions right from the notification itself.
• To respond to a notification, tap it.
• Slide down with one finger to expand certain notifications. You can also
swipe two fingers vertically or pinch-zoom to expand or collapse certain
notifications, or tap
to expand or collapse bundled notifications.
• To remove a notification, swipe it left or right.
• To remove all nonpersistent notifications, tap CLEAR ALL below all the
notifications.
• To manage notifications you have received, press and hold a notification,
, and then choose to silence the
or slide it left or right a little and tap
application. Or, tap MORE SETTINGS to customize more notification
settings. See Settings – Device – Notifications .
NOTE: If you block notifications for an app, you may miss its important alerts
and updates. The notifications of some apps cannot be blocked.
Using Quick Settings
The Quick Settings make it convenient to view or change the most common
settings for your phone.

KNOWING THE BASICS

Open the Notification Panel and you can find a few Quick Settings on the top.
To open the Quick Settings Panel and find all setting tiles, drag the Notification
Panel downwards, or swipe down from the top of the screen with two fingers.
NOTE: You can swipe left or right on the Quick Settings Panel to find all setting
tiles.
To turn settings on or off quickly:
1. Swipe down from the top of the screen with two fingers to open the Quick
Settings Panel.
2. To turn a setting on or off, tap its tile. Press and hold certain tiles to access
more setting options. For example, press and hold the Wi-Fi tile to open
Wi-Fi settings.
To customize the Quick Settings Panel:
You can add, remove or rearrange the tiles on the Quick Settings Panel.
1. Open the Quick Settings Panel.
2. Tap
at the top to do one of the following options:
• Press and hold a tile and drag it to the position you want.
• Press and hold a tile and drag it to the section below to hide it.
• In the Drag to add tiles section, drag a tile up to show it in the Quick
Settings Panel.
NOTE: On the Quick Settings Panel, tap
at the top to access the Settings
menu.

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MANAGING SHORTCUTS AND WIDGETS
Adding Shortcuts and Widgets
1. Press the Home Key >
to view apps.
Or, to add widgets, press and hold an empty area of the home screen and
tap Widgets.
2. Slide to browse the available applications or widgets.
3. Press and hold a widget or an application icon and drag it to a home
screen panel.
NOTE: While holding the item, you can drag it to the right edge of the screen
to create a new home screen panel and put the item on it.
Moving Shortcuts or Widgets
1. Press and hold a shortcut or widget on the home screen.
2. Drag it to the place you need.
Removing Shortcuts or Widgets
1. Press and hold a shortcut or widget on the home screen.
2. Drag it to to remove it.
Adjusting Widget Size
1. Press and hold a widget on the home screen and then release it. An outline
appears around the widget.
2. Drag the outline to resize the widget.
NOTE: Not all widgets can be resized.

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ORGANIZING WITH FOLDERS

ENTERING TEXT

You can create folders on the home screen and add several shortcuts to a
folder. You can move or remove folders the same way as moving or removing
shortcuts.
1. On the home screen, press and hold the shortcut you want to add into a
new folder.
. A new folder will be created and the shortcut is
2. Drag the shortcut to
added into the folder.
3. To add more shortcuts into the folder, press and hold each shortcut and
drag it over the folder before releasing it.
4. To remove a shortcut from a folder, tap the folder to open it. Press and hold
the shortcut and drag it to the home screen.
NOTE: Tap the folder and then tap the name field to rename the folder.

You can enter text using the on-screen keyboard. Some apps open it
automatically. In others, you open it by tapping where you want to type. You
can press the Back Key to hide the on-screen keyboard. You can also enter
text by speaking with the voice typing feature.

REARRANGING THE PRIMARY SHORTCUTS
The home screen includes a customizable primary shortcuts area at the
bottom of all home screens. You can keep up to four items in the primary
shortcuts area. Drag shortcuts or folders in or out of the area to rearrange
them.

Enabling or Disabling Input Methods
> Settings > Languages & input > Virtual
1. Press the Home Key >
keyboard > Manage keyboards.
2. Tap a keyboard in the list to enable/disable it as an option for entering text.
NOTE: Some default input methods may not be disabled.
Changing Input Methods
icon appears in
When you use the on-screen keyboard to enter text, the
the Status Bar.
NOTE: The
icon appears only when more than one input method is
installed and enabled for use.
1. Open the Notification Panel and tap Change keyboard.
2. Select the input method you need.

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Google Keyboard
The Google Keyboard provides a layout similar to a computer keyboard.
When screen auto-rotation is enabled, turn the phone sideways and the
keyboard will change from portrait to landscape. The landscape keyboard is
not supported in all applications.

• Tap the alphabetic keys to enter letters. Press and hold some specific keys
to enter associated accented letters or numbers. For example, to enter É,
press and hold and the available accented letters and number 3 appear.
Then slide your finger to choose É.
• When you start to type a word, possible options will appear above the
keyboard. Tap to select the correct one.
to use uppercase. Double-tap
to lock uppercase. This key also
• Tap
changes color to indicate the current case you are using.
• Tap
to delete the text before the cursor.

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• Tap
to select numbers and symbols. You can then tap
to choose emoji and emoticons.
more, or tap
• Tap

to choose an emoji or emoticon.

• Tap

to use Google voice typing.

to find

• Press and hold
to change the input language or set up the Google
Keyboard.
and then slide to
to change to a smaller keyboard
• Press and hold
for easier one-handed typing. Tap / to switch to the right-hand or
to switch back to the full-sized
left-hand keyboard respectively. Tap
keyboard.
Gesture Typing
The Google Keyboard supports the gesture typing feature. You can use
this feature to input a word by sliding your finger from letter to letter on the
keyboard.
To enable and use gesture typing:
> Google Keyboard settings.
1. On the Google Keyboard, press and hold
2. Tap Gesture typing > Enable gesture typing if this feature is turned off.
3. Move your finger from letter to letter on the keyboard to trace a word
without lifting the finger until you reach the end of the word.

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End of the word
Start of the word

NOTES:
• Tap when you want to. If you want to enter a single letter, simply tap the
key once.
• Lift your finger at the end of the word. A space is added automatically
when you begin to input the next word.
Google Voice Typing
Google voice typing uses the Google voice recognition service to convert
speech to text. You must have a data connection on a mobile or Wi-Fi network
to use it.
1. Tap to access the voice typing feature when you are using Google
Keyboard.
If you have installed and enabled other input methods in addition to the
pre-installed ones, you can also flick down the Status Bar when entering
text and tap Change keyboard > Google voice typing.
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2. When you see the microphone image, speak what you want to type.
3. You can continue entering text or tap an underlined transcription to change
or delete it.
NOTE: Say "comma," "period," "question mark," "exclamation mark," or
"exclamation point" to enter punctuation.
Input Method Settings
> Settings
Choose the input method settings by pressing the Home Key >
> Languages & input > Virtual keyboard. You can set the current input
method and choose the settings for each input method.

EDITING TEXT
• Move the insertion point: Tap where you want to type. The cursor blinks
in the new position, and a tab appears below it. Drag the tab to move the
cursor.
• Select text: Press and hold or double-tap within the text. The nearest word
will be highlighted with a tab at each end of the selection. Drag the tabs to
change the selection. Tap > SELECT ALL to select all the text.
• Cut or copy: Select the text you want to manipulate. Then tap CUT or
COPY to cut or copy the text to the clipboard.
• Replace text with the clipboard text: Select the text you want to replace.
Then tap PASTE.
• Insert clipboard text to the text field: Tap the tab below the cursor. Then
tap PASTE.

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OPENING AND SWITCHING APPS
Opening an App
1. Press the Home Key >
.
2. Slide up or down on the screen and tap an app to open it.
NOTE: Drag the slider on the right side of the screen to the initial letter of the
app you need, or tap the search box at the top to search for apps.
Switching Between Recently Opened Apps
1. Press the Recent Apps Key. A list of the apps you’ve recently used will
appear. If you’ve been using more apps than can fit on the screen, you can
scroll the list up and down to view them all.
2. Tap a thumbnail to open that app.
NOTES:
on the thumbnail to
• You can swipe a thumbnail left or right or tap
remove it from the list. Tap Clear all to remove all thumbnails.
• Double-tap the Recent Apps Key to quickly switch between the two most
recent apps.
Using Two Apps in Split-Screen Mode
You can work with two apps at the same time in Split-screen mode.
NOTE: Some apps may not support Split-screen mode.
1. Open the first app you want to use and then press and hold the Recent
Apps Key. The screen is divided into two parts.

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– or –
Press the Recent Apps Key to view your recently used apps, press and
hold the tab of the app you want to use and drag it to the Drag here to use
split screen area.
2. You can take one of the following actions:
• If the app you need is in the recent apps list, tap it to set it as the second
app.
• Press the Home Key to find the app you need and open it as the
second app.
To turn off Split-screen mode, press and hold the Recent Apps Key, or drag
the borderline handle
between the two apps to the top or bottom of the
screen.

UNINSTALLING OR DISABLING AN APP
1. Press the Home Key >

to open the application list screen.

at the top
2. Press and hold an application icon and drag the icon to or
of the screen.
3. Tap OK to uninstall or disable the app.
NOTES:
• Not all apps can be uninstalled or disabled.
• To find the disabled applications, press the Home Key >
> Settings
> Disabled. You can then tap an application and tap
> Apps and tap
ENABLE to restore it.
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CONNECTING TO MOBILE NETWORKS
Managing Mobile Data Use
To enable or disable data access:
1. Press the Home Key >
> Settings > Mobile networks > Mobile
Networks.
2. Slide the Mobile Data switch to enable or disable mobile data use.
To get data services when roaming:
1. Press the Home Key >
> Settings > Mobile networks > International
Data Roaming.
2. Slide the Mobile Data switch to enable or disable international data
roaming.
NOTE: Data roaming may incur significant roaming charges.
Selecting Preferred Network Type
> Settings > Mobile networks > Preferred
1. Press the Home Key >
network type.
2. Tap the type of network you prefer to connect to.
NOTE: In addition, you can disable 2G service. Slide the Disable 2G switch
in the Mobile network settings screen. This may disable your access to the
network including emergency calls in areas with limited coverage.

Adding Access Point Names
You can use the default Access Point Names (APNs) to connect to the Internet.
> Settings > Mobile networks > Access Point
1. Press the Home Key >
Names.
2. Tap
.
3. Tap each item to enter the required information.
4. Tap > Save.
NOTE: To restore the APNs to default settings, tap > Reset to default.

CONNECTING TO WI-FI®
Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that can provide Internet access at
distances of up to 300 feet (100 meters), depending on the Wi-Fi router and
your surroundings.
Turning Wi-Fi On and Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network
1. Press the Home Key >
> Settings > Wi-Fi.
2. Slide the Wi-Fi switch to the On
position to turn on Wi-Fi. Your phone
will search for available networks. Tap > Refresh to search again.
3. Tap a network name to connect to it.
4. If the network is secured, enter the password and tap CONNECT.
NOTE: Your phone automatically connects to previously used Wi-Fi networks
when they are in range.

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Getting Notified of Open Networks
1. Press the Home Key >
> Settings > Wi-Fi.

1. Press the Home Key >

2. Slide the Wi-Fi switch to the On

3. Tap
> Saved networks.
4. Tap the Wi-Fi network name and then tap FORGET.

3. Tap

position.

4. Slide the Network notification switch to the On
position.
When Wi-Fi is on, you receive notifications in the Status Bar when your phone
detects an open Wi-Fi network. Switch off this option to turn off notifications.
Adding a Wi-Fi Network
You can add a Wi-Fi network if the network does not broadcast its name (SSID)
or when you are out of range.
To connect to a secured network, get the security details from the network's
administrator first.
1. Press the Home Key >
> Settings > Wi-Fi.
2. Slide the Wi-Fi switch to the On
position.
3. At the bottom of the available Wi-Fi networks, tap Add network.
4. Enter the network SSID (name). If necessary, enter security or other network
configuration details.
5. Tap SAVE.
Forgetting a Wi-Fi Network
You can make your phone forget the details of a Wi-Fi network that you
added—for example, if you don’t want the phone to connect to it automatically
or if it is a network that you no longer use.

> Settings > Wi-Fi.

2. Slide the Wi-Fi switch to the On

position.

Connecting to a WPS Network
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a feature that makes it easy to add your phone
to access points that support WPS.
You can use one of the following methods to connect your phone to a
wireless network using WPS.
Method one: WPS button (Recommended)
1. Press the Home Key >
> Settings > Wi-Fi.
2. Slide the Wi-Fi switch to the On

position.

3. Tap > Advanced > WPS Push Button.
4. Press the WPS button on the wireless router and the access point will
recognize your phone and add it to the network.
Method two: PIN
1. Press the Home Key >
> Settings > Wi-Fi.
2. Slide the Wi-Fi switch to the On

position.

3. Tap > Advanced > WPS Pin Entry.
4. The WPS PIN displays on the screen. Enter the PIN into the access point's
setup page.

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After entering the PIN, your phone automatically finds the access point and
configures the connection.
NOTE: For detailed information about the WPS feature of the access point,
please refer to the device's documents.
Adjusting Advanced Wi-Fi Settings
1. Press the Home Key >
> Settings > Wi-Fi.
to adjust the following settings.
2. Tap
• Network notification: Get notifications in the Status Bar when Wi-Fi is on
and an open network is available.
• Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep: Choose whether or not to keep Wi-Fi on in
Sleep mode.
• MAC address: Check the MAC address.
• IP address: Check the phone’s IP address.
– or –
Tap > Advanced to adjust the following settings.
• Install certificates: Install certificates needed for connecting to certain
Wi-Fi networks.
• Wi-Fi Direct: Connect directly to other Wi-Fi Direct devices.
• WPS Push Button: Connect to a WPS network via the push button
method.
• WPS Pin Entry: Connect to a WPS network via the phone PIN method.

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USING WI-FI DIRECT
Wi-Fi Direct allows Wi-Fi devices to share files and data directly by connecting
to each other without the need for wireless access points (hotspots).
Connecting to Another Device via Wi-Fi Direct
> Settings > Wi-Fi.
1. Press the Home Key >
2. Slide the Wi-Fi switch to the On

position.

3. Tap > Advanced > Wi-Fi Direct. Your phone will search for other devices
enabled with Wi-Fi Direct connections.
4. Tap a device with which to connect below Peer devices.
5. Accept the connection on the other device.
Send Data via Wi-Fi Direct
1. Open the appropriate application and select the file or item you want to
share.
2. Select the option for sharing via Wi-Fi Direct. The method may vary by
application and data type.
3. Tap a device the phone has connected with or wait for it to search for new
devices and tap one of them.

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CONNECTING TO BLUETOOTH® DEVICES
Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communication technology. Phones or
other devices with Bluetooth capabilities can exchange information wirelessly
within a distance of about 30 feet (10 meters). The Bluetooth devices must be
paired before the communication is performed.
Turning Bluetooth On/Off
1. Press the Home Key >
> Settings > Bluetooth.
2. Slide the Bluetooth switch to the On
or Off
position.
When Bluetooth is on, the

icon appears in the Status Bar.

Changing the Device Name
> Settings > Bluetooth.
1. Press the Home Key >
2. Slide the Bluetooth switch to the On

position if Bluetooth is off.

3. Tap > Rename this device.
4. Edit the name and tap RENAME.
Pairing with Another Bluetooth Device
1. Press the Home Key >
> Settings > Bluetooth .
position if Bluetooth is off.
2. Slide the Bluetooth switch to the On
Your phone automatically scans for and displays the IDs of all available
Bluetooth devices in range. Tap > Refresh if you want to scan again.
3. Tap the device you want to pair with.

4. If necessary, confirm that the Bluetooth passkeys are the same between
the two devices and tap PAIR. Alternately, enter a Bluetooth passkey and
tap 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 hands-free car kits. You can try entering 0000 or 1234 (the
most common passkeys), or refer to the manual for that device.
Forgetting a Bluetooth Device
You can make your phone forget its pairing connection with another Bluetooth
device. To connect to the device again, you need to search for it and enter or
confirm a passkey again.
1. Press the Home Key >
> Settings > Bluetooth and ensure that Bluetooth
is turned on.
beside the Bluetooth device you want
2. In the list of paired devices, tap
to forget.
3. Tap FORGET.
Sending Data via Bluetooth
1. Open the appropriate application and select the file or item you want to
share.
2. Select the option for sharing via Bluetooth . The method may vary by
application and data type.
3. Tap a Bluetooth device the phone has paired with or wait for it to search for
new devices and tap one of them.
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Receiving Data via Bluetooth
1. Turn Bluetooth on before trying to receive data via Bluetooth .
2. Tap ACCEPT to start receiving the data. If necessary, swipe down on the
Status Bar, and tap ACCEPT on the Bluetooth sharing notification.
Depending on your storage setting and whether a microSDXC card is
installed, received files are stored automatically in a dedicated folder
(Bluetooth , for instance) in the phone storage or in the microSDXC directory.
You can access them with the File Manager app. Received contacts (vCard
files) are automatically imported to your contact list.

CONNECTING TO YOUR COMPUTER VIA USB
You can connect your phone to a computer with a USB cable and transfer
music, pictures, and other files between the devices. Your phone stores these
files in internal storage or on a removable microSDXC card.
Connecting Your Phone to a Computer via USB
1. Connect your phone to the PC with a USB cable.
2. Choose one of the following options:
• Charge only: Charge your phone via USB.
• Install driver: Install the driver needed for some USB connection modes
(such as MTP). You only need to install the driver on the same PC once.
• Media device (MTP): Transfer files on Windows® PC or Mac®.
NOTE: For Windows XP, install the drivers and Windows Media® Player 11
(or later version) when you use Media device (MTP) for the first time.
• Camera (PTP): Transfer photos using camera software.
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NOTE: To make your phone connect to the computer automatically using the
selected connection mode, check Don’t ask me again.
Disconnecting Your Phone From the Computer
To disconnect the phone from the computer, simply unplug the USB cable
when you’re finished.

USING THE microSDXC CARD AS PORTABLE OR DEVICE
STORAGE
You can use your microSDXC card as portable storage for various files (such
as music, photos, etc.) so that you don't lose them.
You can set up a new microSDXC card or reformat an existing one to use it
as portable storage for your device. Choose portable storage if you plan on
swapping your SD card frequently between devices or use your SD card for
media storage only (photos, music, videos, etc.) This option will not require
automatic reformatting of the card.
Setting Up the microSDXC Card as Portable Storage
When you install a new microSDXC card, the phone will mount the card as
portable storage by default.
To remove the microSDXC card from your phone:
If you need to remove the microSDXC card as portable storage while the
phone is on, you must unmount it first.
> Settings > Storage.
1. Press the Home Key >
2. Tap

next to the card name in the Portable storage section.

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3. When the screen shows that the card is safely ejected, you can remove it
from the phone.
To erase and format the microSDXC card:
1. Press the Home Key >
> Settings > Storage.
2. Tap the card name in the Portable storage section.
3. Tap Format > ERASE & FORMAT.
CAUTION: The formatting procedure erases all the data on the microSDXC
card, after which the files CANNOT be retrieved.
Setting Up the microSDXC Card as Device Storage
If your microSDXC card is new or doesn't have content you want to keep,
you can format the card and use it as part of the device storage. Choose this
option if you want to extend your existing device's storage with a SD card and
need the card to store large applications, games and their data.
CAUTION: With this option, you cannot swap the SD card freely with other
devices. If you move the SD card to another device, you must format the card
before using it.
> Settings > Storage.
1. Press the Home Key >
2. Tap the card name in the Portable storage section.
3. Tap Format as internal > ERASE & FORMAT.
CAUTION: The formatting procedure erases all the data on the microSDXC
card, after which the files CANNOT be retrieved.
4. The phone will prompt you to move your photos, files and other data from
the phone to the microSDXC card. Select Move now or Move later and tap
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NEXT. Follow the on-screen instructions to continue.
5. Tap DONE.
To move data between the phone and the microSDXC card:
With the microSDXC card as part of the device storage, you can move your
photos, files and other data between the phone and the card any time.
1. Press the Home Key >
> Settings > Storage.
2. Tap Phone or the SD card name.
3. Tap Migrate data > MOVE.
NOTE: Whenever you move data between the phone and the microSDXC
card, the destination is used to save new apps and personal data (such as
photos and videos) and only the destination is accessible from a computer.
To remove the microSDXC card from your phone:
If you need to remove the microSDXC card as device storage while the phone
is on, you must unmount it first.
> Settings > Storage.
1. Press the Home Key >
2. Tap the card name below Device storage.
3. Tap Remove SD card.
NOTE: Before ejecting the card, ensure that you have moved data and
apps to the phone.
4. Tap EJECT.
5. When the screen shows that the card is safely ejected, you can remove it
from the phone.

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To reformat the microSDXC card as portable storage:
If you no longer want to use your microSDXC card as device storage, you can
reformat the card as portable storage.
NOTE: Before formatting, ensure that you have moved data and apps to the
phone.
1. Press the Home Key >
> Settings > Storage.
2. Tap the card name below Device storage.
3. Tap Format as portable > FORMAT.
CAUTION: The formatting procedure erases all the data on the microSDXC
card, after which the files CANNOT be retrieved.

SHARING YOUR MOBILE DATA CONNECTION
You can share your phone’s data capabilities through tethering or by activating
the Wi-Fi hotspot feature to create a mobile hotspot.
NOTE: The functions below may incur additional network charges from your
network carrier. Extra fees may also be charged in roaming areas. This feature
is locked by default. To unlock it, contact a Consumer Cellular customer
support representative at (800) 686-4460.
Sharing Mobile Data Through Tethering
You can use tethering to share your phone’s Internet connection with a
computer that connects to your phone via USB cable or by Bluetooth .
1. Press the Home Key >
> Settings > More.
2. Switch on USB tethering or Bluetooth tethering.
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• For USB tethering, connect your phone to the computer with the
supplied USB cable before tapping USB tethering.
• For Bluetooth tethering, pair your phone with the computer via Bluetooth
and set the computer to obtain its network connection via Bluetooth .
NOTE: To stop sharing your data connection, switch off USB tethering or
Bluetooth tethering.
Sharing Mobile Data Through a Wi-Fi Hotspot
You can share your phone’s data connection with other devices by turning your
phone into a portable Wi-Fi hotspot. The feature requires a data connection on
a mobile network and may result higher data usage than expected.
NOTE: When the Wi-Fi hotspot feature is enabled, you cannot use the phone’s
Wi-Fi to access the Internet. You can connect to the Internet via mobile data.
1. Press the Home Key >
> Settings > Wi-Fi hotspot.
2. Slide the switch to the On
position. (If Wi-Fi was on, tap OK to turn it
off.)
After a moment, the phone will start broadcasting its Wi-Fi network name
(SSID).
3. On another device, locate your phone via Wi-Fi and connect with it to start
using the phone’s mobile data.
NOTE: To stop sharing mobile data connection, slide the switch to the Off
position.

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Setting Up the Wi-Fi Hotspot
You can change your phone's Wi-Fi network name (SSID), secure the Wi-Fi
hotspot, and set other options.
1. Press the Home Key >
> Settings > Wi-Fi hotspot.
2. Tap an option to configure its settings.
• Configure:
- Network name: Enter or edit a network name (SSID) that other devices
see when scanning for Wi-Fi networks.
- Channel: Change channels in case of interference.
- Security: Choose a security option: Open (not recommended) or WPA2
PSK (other users can access your mobile hotspot only if they enter the
correct password). When you select WPA2 PSK, tap the Password field
to edit the security password.
- Show password: If you have chosen WPA2 PSK security, check or
uncheck to show or hide the password.
- Broadcast network name (SSID): Check to broadcast or uncheck to
hide your network name (SSID). If the broadcast is disabled, other users
need to know your network SSID to find the Wi-Fi hotspot.
• Manage users: Block or unblock users, set the maximum number of
devices that can connect to the hotspot simultaneously, and view the list of
connected users.
• Sleep policy: Set hotspot sleep policy and notification.
• Help: Check the basic information of the Wi-Fi hotspot feature.

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CONNECTING TO VIRTUAL PRIVATE NETWORKS
Virtual private networks (VPNs) allow you to connect to the resources inside
a secured local network. VPNs are commonly deployed by corporations,
schools, and other institutions to let people access local network resources
when not on the premises or when connected to a wireless network.
Depending on the type of VPN you are using, you may be required to enter
your login credentials or install security certificates before you can connect to
your VPN. You can get this information from your network administrator.
NOTE: You need to set a lock screen pattern, PIN, or password before you
can use credential storage (VPN).
Adding a VPN
1. Press the Home Key >

> Settings > More > VPN.

2. Tap
and enter the VPN name.
3. Enter the server address and other information provided by your network
administrator. Swipe up and check Show advanced options to fill out
additional details.
4. Tap SAVE.
The VPN is added to the list on the VPN screen.
Connecting to a VPN
> Settings > More > VPN.
1. Press the Home Key >
2. Tap the VPN that you want to connect to.
3. When prompted, enter any requested credentials and then tap CONNECT.

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Modifying a VPN
1. Press the Home Key >

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> Settings > More > VPN.

2. Tap
beside the VPN that you want to modify.
3. Edit the VPN settings and then tap SAVE.

You can place calls from the Phone app, the Contacts app, or other apps or
widgets that display contact information. If you see a phone number, you can
usually tap it to dial.

PLACING AND ENDING CALLS
Placing a Call by Dialing
1. From the home screen, tap
>
.
2. Enter the phone number or the contact name with the on-screen keypad.
to delete incorrect digits.
Tap
NOTE: As you enter the number or the contact name, your phone searches
for contacts that match. If you see the number and contact you want to dial,
tap it to place the call immediately.
3. Tap
below the keypad to dial.
You can also tap the search box at the top of the Phone app screen and enter
the phone number or contact name you want to call. Tap the matching contact
or Call [number] to place the call.
NOTES:
• To make an international call, press 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.
>
>
and
• To redial the last call you made, press the Home Key >
tap
again.
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Ending a Call
During a call, tap

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on the screen.

ANSWERING OR REJECTING CALLS
When you receive a phone call, the Incoming call screen opens, displaying
the Caller ID or the information about the caller that you've entered in
the Contacts app. You can answer or reject the call, or reject it with a text
message.
Answering a Call
to
to answer the call.
When you receive a phone call, drag
– or –
If the screen is unlocked, tap Answer.
NOTE: To silence the ringer before answering the call, press the Volume Up/
Down Key.
Rejecting a Call
When you receive a phone call, you can:
Drag
to
to reject the call.
– or –
Tap Message reject at the bottom to reject the call and select a preset text
message or edit one to send to the caller.

– or –
If the screen is unlocked, tap Dismiss to reject the call, or tap Message reject
to reject the call and select a preset text message or edit one to send to the
caller.
NOTE: To edit the preset text response from within the Phone app, tap >
Settings > Quick responses.

WORKING WITH THE CALL HISTORY
The call history is a list of all the calls you've placed, received, or missed. It
provides a convenient way to redial a number, return a call, or add a number
to your Contacts.
> > Call History.
To open the call history, press the Home Key >
Placing a Call From the Call History
1. Open the call history.
2. Tap a number for more information about the call, or tap
beside it to call
back.
NOTE: You can tap
(missed call),
(outgoing call), or
(incoming call) to
filter the records by call type.
Adding a Call History Number as a Contact
1. Open the call history.
2. Tap the circle in front of a number.
on the contact information tab.
3. Tap

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4. To add the number to an existing contact, tap a contact in the list. To add a
new contact, tap Create new contact.
Taking Other Actions on a Call History Entry
1. Open the call history.
2. Tap a listing and then tap Call details to view more information. While
viewing the call details, you can:
• Tap to delete the entry.
• Tap
to call the number.
• Tap Block number > BLOCK and you will no longer receive calls or
messages from the number.
NOTE: To find all blocked numbers, press the Home Key >
> >
Settings > Call blocking.
• Tap Copy number to copy the number to the clipboard.
• Tap Edit number before call to edit the number in the dialer before
calling it.
• Tap the circle in front of an entry to open the contact information tab
from the bottom of the screen. You can send a message, call back, edit
the contact, add the contact to favorites, or add the number to contacts.
NOTE: Tap > Clear call history in the Call history screen to delete all history
records.

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CALLING YOUR CONTACTS
1. Press the Home Key >
. Your favorite contacts and frequently called
contacts are displayed in the FAVORITES tab.
2. Tap a contact to place the call, or tap the CONTACTS tab and then tap
beside a contact to make a call.

CHECKING VOICEMAIL
You have the option of setting up voicemail so that callers can leave a
message when they are unable to reach you. Here’s how to check your
messages:
1. Press the Home Key >
>
.
2. Press and hold the 1 Key in the dialer. If prompted, enter your voicemail
password.
3. Follow the voice prompts to listen to and manage your voicemail
messages.
NOTE: See Phone Calls – Adjusting Your Call Settings – Setting Up Voicemail
for how to set your voicemail service. For detailed information, please contact
your service provider.

PHONE CALLS

USING OPTIONS DURING A CALL

MANAGING MULTI-PARTY CALLS

During a call, you will see a number of on-screen options. Tap an option to
select it.
• Tap to put the call on hold.

When the call waiting and three-way call features are available, you can switch
between two calls or set up a conference call.
NOTE: Options and interface will vary. The call waiting and three-way call
features need network support and may result in additional charges. Please
contact your service provider for more information.

• Tap
to make another call separately from the first call, which is put on
hold.
• Tap
to go to contacts.
• Tap to switch to the keypad when you need to enter a code (for
example, the PIN for your voicemail) during the call.
• Tap to mute or unmute the microphone.
• Tap
• Tap

to turn the speakerphone on or off.
to merge the separate calls into a single conference call.

• Tap
to put the caller you are speaking to on hold, and switch to the
other call that has been put on hold.
to end the current call.
• Tap
WARNING! Because of higher volume levels, do not place the phone near
your ear during speakerphone use.

Switching Between Current Calls
When you’re on a call and another call comes in, your phone screen informs
you and displays the caller ID.
To respond to an incoming call while you’re on a call:
(Hold current and answer) to answer the call. This
• Tap
puts the first caller on hold and answers the second call.
• Tap
(End current and answer) to answer the second call
and end the first one.
to reject the second call.
• Tap
• Tap
to reject the second call and select a preset text message or
edit one to send to the caller.
To switch between two calls:
Tap
.
Setting Up a Conference Call
With this feature, you can talk to two people at the same time.
1. Place the first call.

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2. Once you have established the connection, tap
and dial the second
number. This puts the first caller on hold.
3. When you’re connected to the second party, tap .
If one of the people you called hangs up during the call, you and the
remaining caller stay connected. If you initiated the call and are the first to
hang up, all callers are disconnected.
To end the conference call, tap
.

ADJUSTING YOUR CALL SETTINGS
You can configure a number of settings for the Phone app.
NOTE: Available options depend on the network. Some features need
network support and may result in additional charges. Please contact your
service provider for more information.
Setting Contact Display Options
You can set the order of the contacts displayed in the CONTACTS tab of the
Phone app.
1. Press the Home Key >
> > Settings > Display options.
2. Tap Sort by or Name format to set the order of the contacts and the format
of the contact names.
Setting Sound and Vibration
Set the sound and vibration for incoming calls as well as dialpad sounds.
> > Settings > Sounds and vibration.
1. Press the Home Key >
2. Tap the option you want to configure.
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• Tap Phone ringtone to select the ringtone for incoming call notification.
• Check Also vibrate for calls to enable vibration for incoming call
notification.
• Check Dialpad tones to play sounds when you tap the dialpad keys.
Setting Options for Answering and Ending Calls
1. Press the Home Key >
> > Settings > Answer and end calls.
2. Check or uncheck an option.
• Power button ends call: End calls by pressing the Power/Lock Key.
• Vibrate when call is answered: Vibrate the phone when a call is
answered.
Setting Speed Dials
You can press and hold the 1 - 9 Keys from the dialpad to call the
corresponding speed dial number.
The 1 Key is reserved to speed dial your voicemail.
To assign a speed dial key:
1. Press the Home Key >
> > Settings > Speed dial.
2. Tap a speed dial entry.
to select one from the contact list.
3. Enter a phone number or tap
4. Tap OK.

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Editing Quick Response to Rejected Callers
1. Press the Home Key >
> > Settings > Quick responses.
2. Tap a text message to edit it.
3. Tap OK to save the message.
Setting Up Voicemail
> > Settings > Call settings.
1. Press the Home Key >
2. Tap Voicemail to configure voicemail settings.
• Tap Service to select the voicemail service provider. Your carrier is the
default.
• Tap Setup to view the voicemail number.
• Tap Sound to select the notification sound for new voicemails.
• Check Vibrate to enable vibration for notifications.
Using Fixed Dialing Numbers
Fixed Dialing Numbers (FDN) allows you to restrict outgoing calls to a limited
set of phone numbers.
1. Press the Home Key >
> > Settings > Call settings.
2. Tap Fixed Dialing Numbers for the following options:
• Enable FDN: Input the PIN2 code to enable the FDN feature.
• Change PIN2: Change the PIN2 code for FDN access.
• FDN list: Manage the FDN list.

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NOTE: The PIN2 code is provided by your carrier. Entering an incorrect PIN2
code more times than allowed can get your nano-SIM card locked. Contact
the service provider for assistance.
Setting Up Wi-Fi Calling
When this feature is turned on and you are connected to a Wi-Fi network with
Internet access, you can make and receive phone calls via Wi-Fi or mobile
network, depending on your connection preferences and which signal is
stronger.
Before turning on this feature, please check with your service provider to
make sure this service is available.
> > Settings > Call settings > Wi-Fi calling.
1. Press the Home Key >
2. Slide the Wi-Fi Calling switch to the On

position.

Forwarding Incoming Calls
The call forwarding feature allows you to forward your incoming calls to
another phone number.
1. Press the Home Key >
> > Settings > Call settings > Call forwarding.
2. Tap an available option to enable or disable it.
Setting Call Waiting
This option allows you to get notified of incoming calls during a call.
> > Settings > Call settings > Call waiting.
1. Press the Home Key >
2. Check Call waiting to enable this feature.

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Setting Caller ID
Choose whether your number is displayed when someone receives your
outgoing call.
1. Press the Home Key >
> > Settings > Call settings > Additional
settings.
2. Tap Caller ID and select an option.
Setting Call Blocking
You can add numbers to a blacklist to filter out calls and messages from these
numbers.
> > Settings > Call blocking.
1. Press the Home Key >
2. Tap ADD A NUMBER.
3. Enter the phone number or tap
to select one from the contacts.
4. Tap BLOCK.
NOTE: To unblock a number, tap
on its right and tap UNBLOCK.
Setting TTY Mode
Your phone is a TTY compatible device. A TTY device can allow people who
have hearing or speech disabilities to communicate by telephone. Simply
connect the TTY device to the phone’s headset jack.
Select a TTY mode for your phone to work with a TTY device, or turn TTY off.

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1. Press the Home Key >
> > Settings > Accessibility > TTY mode.
2. Select one of the following options. Consult your teletypewriter
manufacturer’s manual if necessary.
• TTY Off: Users who can hear and talk can disable TTY support.
• TTY Full: Users who cannot talk or hear may use this mode to send and
receive text messages through TTY device.
• TTY HCO: Users who can hear, but cannot talk, may use this mode to
listen to the other party, and respond via text messages.
• TTY VCO: Users who can talk, but cannot hear, may use this mode to
talk through the phone and receive responses via text messages.
Setting Hearing Aids
Your phone supports HAC (Hearing Aid Compatibility) function. When you
turn on the hearing aid compatibility and use a hearing aid with a telecoil to
answer the phone, it will help you hear more clearly during the phone call.
> > Settings > Accessibility.
1. Press the Home Key >
2. Check Hearing aids to turn on hearing aid compatibility.
CAUTION: Do not turn on the Hearing aids option unless you use a hearing
aid with a telecoil. Using this setting without a hearing aid or with a hearing aid
without a telecoil may be harmful to your hearing.

CONTACTS

SETTING UP YOUR OWN PROFILE

You can add contacts on your phone and synchronize them with the contacts
in your Google account or other accounts that support contact syncing.
> CONTACTS. From there,
To see your contacts, press the Home Key >
you can tap the tabs to quickly switch to favorite contacts or contact groups.

You can create your own name card in your phone.
> CONTACTS.
1. Press the Home Key >
2. Tap Set up my profile. If a profile has already been set up, tap the listing
below ME and tap
.
3. Edit your profile information. Tap More Fields to add more information if
you want.
4. Tap
.

CHECKING CONTACT DETAILS
1. Press the Home Key >
> CONTACTS.
2. Scroll through the list to view all your contacts.
3. Tap a contact to view its details.
NOTE: Press and hold the slider to the right of the contacts list and drag the
slider down or up to quickly jump to a name.

ADDING A NEW CONTACT
1. Press the Home Key >

> CONTACTS.

2. Tap
to add a new contact.
NOTE: If you have no contacts added yet, tap CREATE A NEW CONTACT.
3. Enter the contact name, phone numbers or email addresses. Tap More
Fields to enter other information. If you have multiple account types
associated with your phone, tap Saving to and select a contact type. If a
sync account is selected, the contacts can be synced automatically with
your account online.
to save the contact.
4. Tap
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IMPORTING, EXPORTING, AND SHARING CONTACTS
You can import/export contacts from/to your nano-SIM card, the phone
storage, or an installed microSDXC card. This is especially useful when you
need to transfer contacts between different devices. You can also quickly
share contacts using Messaging, Email, Bluetooth , Google Drive, Gmail, and
more.
Importing Contacts From the nano-SIM Card
1. Press the Home Key >
.
2. Tap > Import/Export > Import from SIM card.
3. If you have added contact accounts other than the phone, select an
account to which the contacts will be saved.
4. Check the contacts you want to import and then tap
.

CONTACTS

Importing Contacts From the Phone Storage or microSDXC Card
1. Press the Home Key >
.
2. Tap > Import/Export > Import from storage.
3. If you have added contact accounts other than the phone, select an
account to which the contacts will be saved.
4. If prompted, choose to import one, multiple, or all vCard files, and then tap
OK.
5. If necessary, choose the vCard file(s) you would like to import, and then tap
OK.
Exporting Contacts to the nano-SIM Card
1. Press the Home Key >
.
2. Tap > Import/Export > Export to SIM card.
.
3. Tap the contacts you need and then tap
NOTE: If the nano-SIM card is full, you cannot export contacts to the card.
Exporting Contacts to the Phone Storage or microSDXC Card
.
1. Press the Home Key >

CONTACTS

Sharing Contacts
1. Press the Home Key >

2. Tap > Multi-select.
.
3. Tap the contacts you want to share and then tap
4. Choose how to share the contacts. The options available depend on the
applications and services installed.

WORKING WITH FAVORITE CONTACTS
You can add the contacts you use frequently to FAVORITES so that you can
find them quickly.
Adding a Contact to Favorites
> CONTACTS.
1. Press the Home Key >
2. Tap a contact and then tap

at the top of the screen.

Removing a Contact From Favorites
> FAVORITES.
1. Press the Home Key >
2. Tap a favorite contact and then tap

2. Tap > Import/Export > Export to storage.
3. The phone will prompt you with the name of the vCard file and the
directory to which the file will be saved. Tap OK to create the file.

CONTACTS

WORKING WITH GROUPS
Viewing Your Contact Groups
1. Press the Home Key >
> GROUPS.
2. Scroll through the list to view the preset groups and any groups you have
created.
3. Tap a group to view its members.
NOTE: To send a message or an email to the group members, tap a group >
> Send group message/Send group email and select the recipients.
Setting Up a New Group
1. Press the Home Key >

> GROUPS.

2. Tap
to create a new group.
3. If you have added contact accounts other than the phone, select an
account for the new group.
4. Tap Group’s name and enter a name.
5. Tap Add member and select the contacts you wish to be the group
members.
.
6. Tap
7. If necessary, tap Default ringtone or Default notification sound to set a
special ringtone or notification sound for calls or messages from the group
members. Then tap OK.
8. Tap
to save the group.

Deleting a Group
1. Press the Home Key >

> GROUPS.

2. Tap a group and then tap > Delete group.
3. Tap OK. While the group is deleted, the contacts are not.
Editing a Group
1. Press the Home Key >

> GROUPS.

2. Tap a group > > Edit group.
3. Tap the group name to edit it, or tap the field below Member, RingTone,
or Notification sound to add more members or change the ringtone/
notification sound.
.
4. Tap
NOTE: To remove group members, tap a group and then tap > Multi-select
and select the members you would like to remove. Tap > OK.

SEARCHING FOR A CONTACT
1. Press the Home Key >

2. Tap
to search.
3. Input the contact name or any information the contact has to search for it.
The contacts matched will be listed.

CONTACTS

EDITING CONTACTS
Editing Contact Details
1. Press the Home Key >

> CONTACTS.

2. Tap a contact, and then tap

.
3. Edit the contact and tap
NOTE: Tap Default ringtone or Default notification sound to assign to the
contact a different incoming call ringtone or message notification sound,
which helps you identify the caller/sender.

Separating Contact Information
If contact information from different sources was joined in error, you can
separate the information back into individual contacts on your phone.
> CONTACTS.
1. Press the Home Key >
2. Tap a joint contact you want to separate.
3. Tap
> > Unlink.
4. Tap SAVE AND UNLINK to confirm.

Joining Duplicate Contacts
As your phone synchronizes with multiple online accounts, you may see
duplicate entries for the same contact. You can merge all the separate
information of the same person into one entry in the Contacts list.
1. Press the Home Key >
> CONTACTS.
2. Press and hold a contact to select it.
3. Tap the duplicate contacts to select them.
4. Tap
> LINK.

WEB ACCOUNTS

CONFIGURING ACCOUNT SYNC

ADDING OR REMOVING ACCOUNTS

Configuring Auto Sync Setting
1. Press the Home Key >
> Settings > Accounts.

You can add multiple Google accounts and Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync®
accounts. You may also add other kinds of accounts, depending on the apps
installed on your phone.
Adding an Account
1. Press the Home Key >
> Settings > Accounts > Add account.
2. Tap the type of account you want to add.
3. Follow the on-screen steps to enter the information about the account.
Most accounts require a username and password, but the details may vary.
You may also need to obtain some information from IT support or your
system administrator.
When the account is successfully added, it is displayed in the Accounts menu
in Settings.
Removing an Account
Removing an account will delete it and all information associated with it from
your phone, such as emails and contacts.
> Settings > Accounts.
1. Press the Home Key >
2. Tap the account category and then tap the account you’d like to remove.
3. Tap > Remove account > REMOVE ACCOUNT.

2. Tap and check or uncheck Auto-sync data to enable or disable automatic
sync.
3. Tap OK.
• When automatic sync is turned on, changes you make to information on
your phone or on the web are automatically synced with each other.
• When automatic sync is turned off, you need to sync manually to collect
emails, updates, or other recent information.
Syncing Manually
1. Press the Home Key >
> Settings > Accounts.
2. Tap the account category and then the account you want to sync.
3. Tap > Sync now.
Changing an Account’s Sync Settings
> Settings > Accounts.
1. Press the Home Key >
2. Tap the account category and then the account. The Sync screen appears,
showing a list of information the account can sync.
3. When auto-sync is on, tap the switches to enable or disable items as you
need. Items enabled on the phone will be kept in sync with the web. When
auto-sync is off, tap a listing to sync that type of information between the
phone and the web.

WRITING AND SENDING AN EMAIL

Press the Home Key >
> Email. Use it to read and send emails from
Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync, Gmail, Hotmail, Yahoo!®, and more.

1. Open your email Inbox and tap
.
NOTE: If you have more than one email account added on the phone,
tap the sender line to select the account you want to use for sending the
message.
2. Enter a contact name or email address in the To field. Separate each
to select recipients from your
recipient with a comma. You can also tap
contacts or history.
NOTE: To send a carbon copy or blind carbon copy to other recipients,
tap beside the To field to open the Cc/Bcc field and enter the contact
names or email addresses.
3. Enter the email subject and compose the email text.
4. Tap
to add audio files, images, videos, and other types of files as
attachments.
at the top right of the screen to send the message.
5. Tap

SETTING UP THE FIRST EMAIL ACCOUNT
1. Press the Home Key >
> Email.
2. Tap an email server, and then enter the email address and password.
3. Tap NEXT to let the phone retrieve the network parameters automatically.
NOTE: You can also enter these details manually by tapping MANUAL
SETUP or if automatic setup fails.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish the setup.
Your phone will show the inbox of the email account and start to download
email messages.

CHECKING YOUR EMAILS
Your phone can automatically check for new emails at the interval you set
when setting up the account.
You can also check new emails manually by swiping down on the message
list. Tap LOAD MORE at the bottom of the email list to download earlier
messages.

RESPONDING TO AN EMAIL
You can reply to or forward a message that you receive. You can also delete
messages and manage them in other ways.
Replying to or Forwarding an Email
1. Open the email you want to reply to or forward from the Inbox.
2. Choose one of the following:

• To reply to the sender, tap

• To reply to the sender and all recipients of the original email, tap
• To forward the email, tap
3. Edit your message and tap

.
.

Marking an Email as Unread
You can return a read email to the unread state—for example, to remind
yourself to read it again later. You can also mark a batch of emails as unread.
• While reading a message, tap > Mark unread.
• While in a message list (for instance, the inbox), tap the sender image
.
beside the message(s), and then tap
Deleting an Email
You can delete an email from its folder. You can also delete a batch of emails.
• While reading a message, tap .
• While in a message list (for instance, the inbox), slide a message left or right
to delete it, or tap the sender image beside the message(s) and then tap .
NOTE: If you accidentally delete an email, tap UNDO to retrieve it.

ADDING AND EDITING EMAIL ACCOUNTS
Adding an Email Account
After setting up your first email account (see Email – Setting Up the First Email
Account ), you can add more email accounts and manage them separately.
1. Open the Email app.
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2. Tap
> Settings > Add account.
3. Set up the account as you did with the first one.
Editing an Email Account
You can change a number of settings for an account, including how often the
phone checks for email, how you’re notified of new mails, your email signature,
and details about the servers the account uses to send and receive mails.
1. Open the Email app.
> Settings and tap the account whose settings you want to
2. Tap
change.
or press the Back Key when
3. Make the changes you want, and tap
you’re finished.
Removing an Email Account
1. Open the Email app.
2. Tap
> Settings and tap the account you want to remove.
3. Tap Remove account from this device > OK.

CHANGING GENERAL EMAIL SETTINGS
General settings apply to all email accounts you add.
1. Open the Email app.
2. Tap
> Settings > General settings.
3. Make the changes you want, and tap
you’re finished.

or press the Back Key when

MESSAGING

to search for a message using keywords.
• Tap
• Tap an existing message thread to open the conversation.

to add pictures, audio,
4. If you want to send a multimedia message, tap
videos, or other files to the message.
5. Tap
.
NOTES:
• If you add two or more recipients, the message may be sent as a group
MMS where everyone can reply and see each other’s messages. For group
message setting, tap > Settings > More > Group messaging from the
Messaging screen.
• You can also include email addresses as recipients for multimedia
messages.
• Do not add any attachment if you want to send a text message. Otherwise
you may be charged for a multimedia message.

SENDING A MESSAGE

REPLYING TO A MESSAGE

1. On the Messaging screen, tap
.
2. Add recipients in one of the following ways:
• Tap the To field and enter the phone number or contact name manually.
Tap Send to [number] or a match from your contacts displayed below
the To field to add the number or contact as the recipient.
• Tap a contact below the To field to whom you want to send the
message.
3. Tap the Send message field and enter the content of your text message.

Messages you receive are appended to existing threads of the same number.
If the new message comes from a new number, a new thread is created.
1. On the Messaging screen, tap the thread that has the message you want
to reply to.
if you want
2. Type your reply in the text field at the bottom. You can tap
to reply with an MMS.
3. Tap
.

MESSAGING
You can use Messaging to exchange text messages (SMS) and multimedia
messages (MMS).

OPENING THE MESSAGING SCREEN
Press the Home Key >
.
The Messaging screen will open. You can create a new message, search for
messages, or open an ongoing message thread.
• Tap
to write a new text or multimedia message.

MESSAGING

FORWARDING A MESSAGE

CHANGING MESSAGING SETTINGS

1. On the Messaging screen, tap the thread that has the message you want
to forward.
2. Press and hold the message you would like to forward.
at the top.
3. Tap
4. Tap an existing thread to forward the message to the corresponding
if you want to send the message to someone else and
number. Or tap
enter the recipient in the To field.
5. Edit the content if needed.
6. Tap
.

Tap > Settings in the Messaging screen to change the following settings:
• Default SMS app: After you install other messaging apps, you can tap this
option to change the default SMS app.
• Notifications: Turn on/off message notification, change the notification
sound, or turn on/off vibration.
• Outgoing message sounds: Turn on/off sound alerts for successfully sent
messages.
• Quick reply: Edit quick replies that you can directly insert in your text
messages.
• Emergency alerts: Set alert types and languages, notification, and preview
notification settings.
• More: Manage message storage, MMS, signature, and preview display
settings.

DELETING MESSAGES OR THREADS
Deleting a Message in a Thread
1. On the Messaging screen, tap a thread.
2. Press and hold the message you want to delete.
3. Tap > DELETE.
Deleting Message Threads
1. On the Messaging screen, press and hold a thread you want to delete.
2. If there are more threads you want to delete, tap them one by one.
3. Tap > DELETE.

CALENDAR

CALENDAR
The Calendar app allows you to create and manage events, meetings, and
appointments. It also works with the web-based Google Calendar™ and the
Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync calendar once you sign into your Google or
Exchange account on the phone.
> Calendar.
To open Calendar, press the Home Key >

VIEWING YOUR CALENDARS AND EVENTS
Selecting Visible Calendars
If you have online calendars (such as Google Calendar or a corporate
calendar) synced with your phone, you can choose to hide some of them or
show them again whenever you need to.
1. Open the Calendar app.
2. Tap > Calendars to display.
3. In the new screen, tap to check the calendars you want to see or uncheck
the ones you’d like to hide.
NOTE: Events from hidden calendars are not shown in the Calendar app.
Changing Calendar Views
You can view your calendars in different forms. The app offers four views:
Month, Week, Day, and Agenda.
To change calendar views, tap the current view at the top left and select the
view you prefer.

• In Month, Week, or Day view, swipe horizontally to see past and future
months, weeks, or days.
• In Agenda view, swipe vertically to see all your events.
at the
• When you are viewing past or future days, weeks, or months, tap
top to quickly switch to today.
• To switch to a specific date, tap > Go to date. Swipe horizontally to find
the month you want, and tap a day > OK.
Viewing Event Details
In Agenda, Day, or Week view, tap an event to view its details.
In Month view, tap a day to view events on that day, and then tap an event to
view its details.

CREATING AN EVENT
1. In any Calendar view, tap
to open an event details screen for a new
event.
You can also tap twice on a spot in Day or Week view to add an event to
that time spot.
NOTE: If you have more than one calendar, you can choose the calendar
for the new event by tapping the current calendar above the Event name
field.
2. Add details about the event. Different calendars may present different
event detail fields for you to fill in.
3. Tap SAVE to save the new event.

CALENDAR

NOTE: You can also create a new event by copying the details of an existing
event. Just open the event details screen and tap > Copy. Then edit the new
event information and tap SAVE.

EDITING, DELETING, OR SHARING AN EVENT
1. Find the event you want to edit, delete, or share.
2. Open its details screen (see Calendar – Viewing Your Calendars and
Events – Viewing Event Details ).
3. Choose one of the following options.
. Tap SAVE to save your changes.
• To edit the event, tap
• To delete the event, tap

> OK.

• To share the event, tap

and choose how to share.

• For General settings, choose options for Calendar view setting and
Notifications & reminders settings. You can choose to show the week
number, set the day of the week the calendar starts on, or use a different
time zone when you are travelling. You can also choose event reminder
settings such as the notification sound, vibration, default reminder time and
more.

SEARCHING AN EVENT
Tap > Search event, and then type the event in the Search field or tap
say the name of the event you want to search.

CHANGING CALENDAR SETTINGS
To change Calendar settings, open a Calendar view (Day, Week, Month, or
Agenda) and then tap > Settings.
You can change General settings, which apply to all accounts, or other
settings that only apply to specific accounts.
• To add a calendar account, tap > Settings >
to add a corporate or
Google account.

WEB BROWSER

WEB BROWSER
Use the Browser to view web pages and search for information.

OPENING THE BROWSER
Press the Home Key >
to launch the web browser. The browser also opens
when you tap a web link—for example, in an email or a text message.
1. Tap the address box at the top of the web page.
2. Enter the address (URL) of a web page, or enter terms you want to search
for.
on the keyboard to open the
3. Tap a URL or search suggestion, or tap
web page or search results.
NOTE: Tap the Back Key or > Forward to go to the previous or the next web
page.

USING MULTIPLE BROWSER TABS
You can open several web pages at the same time (one page in each tab) and
switch between them freely.

Switching Between Browser Tabs
1. Tap
at the top of the screen. The number in the icon indicates the
number of currently opened tabs.
2. Swipe vertically to scroll through the list of opened web pages.
3. Tap the tab you want to open.
to close the browser tab.
NOTE: Swipe a tab horizontally or tap

DOWNLOADING FILES
1. Press and hold an image or a link.
2. In the menu that opens, tap Save image or Save link.
The downloaded files are saved to your phone. You can view or open them in
the Downloads app.

CHANGING BROWSER SETTINGS
You can configure a number of settings to customize the way you browse the
web, including several that you can use to control your privacy.
To open the Browser settings screen, tap > Settings in the browser screen.

Opening a New Browser Tab
Tap > New tab. A new browser tab opens and the home page is loaded.

CAMERA

CAMERA
You can take photos and record videos with the Camera app. Photos and
videos are stored to the phone’s memory card or to the phone’s internal
storage. You can copy them to your computer or access them in the Gallery
app.

Turn flash on/off
Change the camera settings
Turn HDR on/off

Set a time delay before the
camera takes a picture
Switch between the front
and back cameras

CAPTURING A PHOTO
1. Press the Home Key >
.
2. Aim the camera at the subject and make any necessary adjustments.
PHOTO (auto camera) mode is used by default.
3. Tap the area where you want the camera to focus, or let the camera
autofocus on the center of the image.
.
4. Lightly tap
WARNING! Keep a safe distance when using the flash. Do not point the flash
towards the eyes of people or animals.
NOTES:
• You can pinch or spread your fingers on the screen to zoom in or out
before taking a picture.
• In PHOTO (auto camera) mode, when you tap the screen to focus, the
exposure bar appears beside the focus point. You can drag
up or down
to adjust the exposure.
• When you use the front camera, you can tap
to adjust the smile
detection setting.
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Switch to auto camera mode
Switch to video camera mode
Exit camera
Select a filter

Switch to manual camera mode
Select more scene modes
View your photos and videos
Capture a photo

USING MANUAL CAMERA MODE
You can use the MANUAL camera mode to adjust more camera options for
your photo, such as ISO, white balance, and exposure.
> MANUAL.
1. Press the Home Key >
2. Aim the camera at the subject. You can make the following adjustments:
to any area on the screen that you want to focus on. Press and
• Drag
hold it to lock the focus.
• Drag
to any area on the screen where you want the camera to meter
exposure to adjust the photo brightness. Press and hold the square to
lock exposure.
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• Tap
to view more options, including ISO, overall exposure, white
balance, and interval for time-lapse pictures.
to take the photo.
3. Tap

USING OTHER CAMERA MODES
Besides capturing photos and videos in the traditional way, your Camera app
in the viewfinder
offers other powerful and interesting camera modes. Tap
screen to find them all.
• PANORAMA: Capture panoramic pictures.
• MULTI EXPOSURE: Capture two photos to create collages and special
effects.
• TIMELAPSE: Set the time interval between each frame when you record
time-lapse videos with the back camera.

RECORDING A VIDEO
1. Press the Home Key >
> VIDEO.
2. Aim the camera at the subject and make any necessary adjustments. You
can tap any area on the screen that you want the camera to focus on
before and during recording.
NOTE: You can pinch or spread your fingers on the screen to zoom in or
out before and during recording.
to start recording. You can tap
or
to pause or resume
3. Tap
recording.

CAMERA

NOTE: While recording is in progress, you can tap
to save the frame as
a photo.
to stop recording.
4. Tap
NOTES:
• You can tap the screen to change the focus point during recording. Press
and hold the focus point to lock the focus.
up or down beside the
• Whenever you tap the screen, you can drag
focus point to adjust the exposure.
• To capture time-lapse video, tap
> TIMELAPSE and slide the time bar
to select recording speed. Tap
to start recording and
to stop.

CUSTOMIZING CAMERA SETTINGS
Before capturing a photo or a video, you can tap
to open the following
options:
NOTE: Some camera and video options will change in different camera
modes.
• Resolution: Set the image size for your photo (option available in photo
modes).
• Video quality: Set the quality for your video (option available in video
mode).
• Tap to capture: Tap the viewfinder screen to take a photo (option available
for the front camera).
• Mirror image: Take a mirror photo (option available for the front camera).
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• Selfie indicator: Capture natural-looking photos by looking at the selfie
indicator on the screen (option available for the front camera).
• Metering: Adjust the metering setting (option available in manual mode).
• Composition: Show or hide grid or golden spiral for balanced photo
composition (option available in manual mode).
• Gradienter: Enable or disable the gradienter (option available in manual
mode).
• Shutter tone: Turn the shutter tone on or off.
• Geo-tagging: Select whether to store the GPS location in your captured
photos and videos.
• Auto review: Automatically display the picture you just captured or turn off
the feature (option available in photo modes).
• Volume key: Assign the function of the Volume Key for the Camera app:
Take photo, Zoom, or Volume (option available in photo modes).
• Anti-banding: Set the anti-banding value to avoid stripes on the screen
when you take pictures or record videos of TV or computer screens.
• Save location: Change the storage location for captured photos and
videos when a microSDXC card is installed.
• Help: Enable the Help icon on the viewfinder screen, or tap More to view
help details.
• Restore defaults: Restore default camera settings.

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OPENING THE GALLERY
Press the Home Key >
> Gallery to view your pictures and videos. Tap
Timeline or Album at the top left to change the view.

WORKING WITH ALBUMS
In Album view, all pictures and videos on your phone are displayed in a
number of albums. Swipe up and down to see them all.
Viewing Album Contents
Tap an album to view the pictures and videos it contains.
Sharing Albums, Pictures, or Videos
1. Press and hold an item in the Albums view to select an album, or after you
open an album, to select a picture or a video.
2. Tap more items that you want to share.
and select how you want to share the items.
3. Tap
Deleting Albums, Pictures, or Videos
1. Press and hold an item in the Albums tab to select an album, or after you
open an album, to select a picture or a video.
2. Tap more items that you want to delete.
3. Tap > OK.

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Hiding Albums
1. Press and hold an album to select it.
2. Tap more albums that you want to hide. The default Camera and Video
albums cannot be hidden.
3. Tap
> OK.

GALLERY
Add to Favorites
Exit the full screen

View more options, such
as rotate and rename

Delete the picture

Share the picture

NOTE: To show the hidden albums again, tap > Settings > Manage hidden
albums. Tap the albums you would like to restore and then tap Show.
Moving/Copying Pictures or Videos
1. Open an album and press and hold a picture or a video to select it.
2. Tap more items that you want to move or copy.
3. Tap > Copy to / Move to.
4. Tap a destination album or tap New Album to name and create a new
album as the destination.

WORKING WITH PICTURES
Tap a picture in an album to view the picture in full screen. Double-tap the
picture, or pinch two fingers together or spread them apart to zoom out or in.
Slide left or right to view other pictures/videos.

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Edit the picture

NOTES:
• Pinch a picture or video to make it smaller. You'll then see a filmstrip-style
view of all your pictures and videos in a row. Swipe left or right to scan
through them all.
• You can delete a picture or video by swiping it up in the filmstrip view. If
you accidentally delete one by swiping it up, tap UNDO to retrieve it.
• Not all options may be available for certain albums or pictures.

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RETOUCHING YOUR PICTURES

MAKING A GIF OR A COLLAGE

You can edit any photos you took and some other pictures in the Gallery
app with Photo Editor. The edited picture is saved in the same album as the
original one, while the original is never affected.
> Photo
1. While viewing a picture in full screen, tap the screen and tap
Editor.
NOTE: You can also choose to edit the picture with the Photos app.
2. Tap the icons along the bottom of the screen to edit the picture.

You can put together a few pictures to make an animated GIF or a collage of
pictures.
1. Open the Gallery app and tap > GIF maker or Collage maker.
2. If you are in the Album view, tap an album.
3. Tap the pictures you want. You can exit the album and open other albums
to add more pictures.
• To make a GIF, tap 2 to 50 pictures in the order (or reverse of the order)
that you want them to appear in the GIF.
• To make a collage, tap 2 to 9 pictures.
The pictures you tapped are displayed along the bottom of the screen.
Tap
to remove the pictures you do not want.
4. Tap NEXT. The GIF or collage is displayed.
5. Tap the options along the bottom to adjust the final picture.
• For GIF, you can adjust the speed, order, and size. Tap MORE to adjust
each picture, and then tap Manage Frame to change their order.
• For collage, tap TEMPLATE, FREE, or COLLAGE and then select a
border, shading, or style.
6. When you are satisfied with the final picture, tap
to save the GIF or tap
to save the collage.
Depending on your storage setting, the picture is saved to the zte_editor/save
folder in your phone storage or your microSDXC card.

Apply blur, filter, or nostalgia effects to the picture.
Crop, rotate, or flip (mirror) the picture.
Adjust exposure, contrast, sharpness, vignette, and shadow
options.
Adjust color of the picture.
Select a color and draw on the picture, or add some text or
mosaics to the picture and adjust the effect.
3. Tap
4. Tap

to accept or cancel the changes you’ve made to the picture.

to save the new picture.

NOTE: Tap
in the Photo Editor screen to see the edits you have made and
undo or redo them.

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PLAYING VIDEOS

MUSIC

1.
2.
3.
4.

Press the Home Key >
> Music to play audio files stored on your phone.
Music supports a wide variety of audio formats, so it can play music you
purchased from online stores, music you copied from your CD collection, and
more.

Open the Gallery app. If you are in the Album view, tap an album.
Tap the thumbnail of a video.
at the center and select a player to start playing.
Tap
Tap the video to view the playback controls.

VIEWING YOUR MUSIC LIBRARY
Press the Home Key >
> Music, and your music library is displayed. All your
audio files are cataloged according to the information stored in the files.
Your music is organized by All Songs, Favorites, Playlists, Albums, Folders,
and Artists. You can also tap a song under Recently Played to play it again.
NOTE: If an audio file is being played, its name and player controls are
displayed at the bottom of the screen. Tap the area to open the playback
screen.

SETTING A SONG AS THE DEFAULT RINGTONE
You can set a song as the default phone ringtone or notification ringtone. The
special ringtones you have assigned to selected contacts will not be affected
(see Contacts – Editing Contacts – Editing Contact Details).
> Music to see the music library.
1. Press the Home Key >
NOTE: If you are in the playback screen, tap
at the top left of the screen
to return to the music library.

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2. Tap next to a song in any list.
3. In the menu that opens, tap Set as ringtone.
4. Tap Phone Ringtone or Notification Ringtone.
NOTE: If the song is being played and you’re on the playback screen, tap >
Set as ringtone and select Phone Ringtone or Notification Ringtone.

PLAYING MUSIC
Tap a song in the music library to listen to it. Tap the playback bar at the
bottom of the screen to open the following playback screen.
Song and artist information

Access additional options
Check the current playlist

Album artwork (if
available). Swipe left or
right to switch songs
View track details
Drag the slider to jump to
any part of the song
Toggle shuffle mode

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Add the song to the
Favorites playlist

You can still control the music when you are not in the playback screen.
• When currently in another app, flick down the Notification Panel. Within the
music notification, you can pause/resume playback or switch songs. You
can also tap the notification to restore the playback screen.
• When the screen is locked, the song information, album cover, and
playback controls are displayed on the screen. Tap the song title to restore
the playback screen, or you can pause/resume playback or skip songs
directly without unlocking the phone.

MANAGING PLAYLISTS
Create playlists to organize your music files into sets of songs, so that you can
play the songs you like in the order you prefer.
• Tap > Add to playlist next to a song to add it to a playlist or create a new
playlist.
• Tap > Delete > OK next to a playlist to delete it.
• Tap > Rename next to a playlist to rename it.
• Tap a playlist to view its content. To delete a song, press and hold the
song. Tap additional songs to select multiple songs for removal. Tap
to
remove the songs from the playlist.

Toggle repeat mode
Playback controls: Skip songs
or pause and resume playback

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VIDEO PLAYER
Use the Video Player app to manage your video library and to watch videos.

OPENING THE VIDEO LIBRARY

Return to the video library.
Take a video screenshot
(saves as a photo).

Share, delete, or trim
the video, or configure
player settings.
Hide video playback
controls and lock the
touch screen.

Press the Home Key >
> Video Player to view your video library. Swipe up
to search for video
or down to find the video you want. You can also tap
files, or tap > View by or Sort by to change the display mode or sort the list.

PLAYING AND CONTROLLING VIDEOS
Tap a video in the video library to play it. Tap the screen to show the playback
controls. You can control the video and audio or carry out other operations.

Change the video ratio.

Rotate the video.
Playback control: Skip
videos or pause and
resume playback. Drag
the slider to jump to any
part of the video.

NOTES:
• Slide horizontally on the video to rewind or fast forward.
• Slide vertically on the right or left part of the screen to adjust volume or
brightness, respectively.
• Tap
or
to skip to the previous or the next video.

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MANAGING VIDEO FILES
Deleting Videos
1. In the video library, tap > Multi-Select, or press and hold a video.
2. Tap the videos you want to delete.
3. Tap > OK.
Sharing Videos
1. In the video library, tap > Multi-Select, or press and hold a video.
2. Tap the videos you want to share.
and select how you want to share them.
3. Tap

VIDEO PLAYER

Renaming a Video
1. Tap
next to the video you want to rename.
2. Tap Rename.
3. Type the new video name and tap OK.
Viewing Details of a Video
next to the video you want to view the details of.
1. Tap
2. Tap Details.
3. Tap CLOSE to close the window.

Trimming a Video
1. Tap a video to start playing it.
2. Tap > Trim.
3. Drag the two tabs on the progress bar to select the portion you want to
keep. You can tap to preview the selected portion.
4. Tap . The trimmed video is saved as a new video file.
NOTE: You cannot trim the video during the preview.

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SOUND RECORDER

MORE APPS

Sound Recorder enables you to record voice memos and listen to them
whenever you like.

CALCULATOR
Press the Home Key >
> Calculator to use the phone’s built-in calculator.
You can calculate both basic and advanced mathematical equations.
NOTE: To see more calculator options, swipe left while holding the phone in
portrait view or turn the phone to landscape view.

RECORDING A VOICE MEMO
1. Press the Home Key >

> Sound Recorder.

2. Tap

to turn on or off high-quality recording.

3. Tap

to start recording. Tap

4. Tap

to stop recording. The memo is automatically saved.

to pause and

to continue recording.

PLAYING A VOICE MEMO
To play a memo you just recorded:
Tap
at the bottom of the screen.
To play any saved memo:
1. Tap
at the top right of the screen to see all recordings.
2. Tap the title of a memo to play it.
next to a memo to delete, share, rename, tag, or
NOTE: You can also tap
trim it, check its file information, or set it as your phone ringtone or notification
ringtone.

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CLOCK
Press the Home Key >
> Clock. The Clock app allows you to check local
time in places around the world, set alarms, and use timers.
Setting a New Alarm
1. Open the Clock app and tap

at the bottom of the screen to
2. Tap a default alarm to configure it, or tap
create a new alarm.
3. Set up the alarm options, such as time, alarm days, snooze, alarm ringtone,
and label.
4. Tap Save to save and exit.

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NOTES:
• To enable or disable existing alarms directly, tap On
or Off
on the
right side of each alarm.
to configure alarm settings, including ringtone volume, vibration,
• Tap
alarm duration, volume crescendo, and alarm in silent mode.
• To change the default alarm ringtone, press the Home Key >
> Settings
> Sound > Default alarm ringtone.
Using World Time
1. Open the Clock app and tap

2. World time lets you check local times for cities around the world. Tap
add a new city.

Using Stopwatch and Countdown
.
1. Open the Clock app and tap or
2. Use the stopwatch to record lap times (up to 100 laps), or use the
countdown feature to set a time and count down to zero.

DOWNLOADS
The Downloads app keeps a record of the files you have downloaded using
apps such as Browser or Email.
Press the Home Key >
> Downloads.
• Tap a file to open it with the appropriate application.
• Press and hold a file 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 microSDXC card.
> File Manager. Then tap CATEGORY to find the file
Press the Home Key >
you need by category, or tap LOCAL to browse folders and files on the phone
storage or the microSDXC card.
• Tap folders and files to access stored items.
• Tap > New folder to create a new folder in the current directory.
• Tap
to search for a file or folder by name.
• Press and hold a folder or file to access option icons such as: Copy, Move,
Share, Delete, and more.
• To copy or move an item, navigate to a new location within File Manager
and tap PASTE.

GOOGLE APPS
Open the Google apps to use the following Google services.
NOTE: Some contents or Google services may not be available in your region.
• Chrome: Browse the Internet and get your bookmarks, browsing history,
and more synced with your Google account.
• Drive: Store files on Google servers for free after you sign in to your
Google account. You can access them on your computers, your phones
and other devices. You can also share files or collaborate with others.

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• Duo: Make a simple video call which brings you face-to-face with all the
people that matter most.
• Gmail: Send and receive emails via your Gmail account or other personal
email accounts.
• Google: Use Google search or get information when you need it with
Google Now.
• Maps: Find points of interest such as restaurants and local businesses. You
can also get directions for various modes of transportation.
• Photos: Manage photos on the phone and Google account.
• Play Movies & TV: Stream and download movies and TV shows.
• Play Music: Play music on the phone and on your Google account.
• Play Store: Purchase and download apps, games, and more from the
Google Play Store.
• Voice Search: Search for information with your voice.
• YouTube: Watch video clips from YouTube.com, or upload your own and
share with the world.

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GOOGLE PLAY™ STORE
From the home screen, tap Play Store. You can buy or rent music, books,
movies, apps, and download them to your phone.
NOTE: The content you can access in the Google Play store depends on your
region and service provider.

BROWSING AND SEARCHING FOR APPS
You can browse apps by category. Tap a top-level category, such as GAMES,
and tap an app from any subcategory.
You can also search for apps using an app’s name, description, or the
developer’s name. Simply tap the search box at the top and enter the search
terms.

DOWNLOADING AND INSTALLING APPS
When you find the app you are interested in, tap it to open its details screen,
where more information about the app is displayed.
1. Tap INSTALL (free apps) or the price (paid apps).
NOTE: To purchase apps, a payment method such as Google Wallet™ is
required.
2. Tap ACCEPT to proceed, or tap the Back Key to cancel.
3. Once installed, you will see a
in the Status Bar. Open the app from the
and select the app.
Notification Panel or press the Home Key >

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CAUTION: Once installed, some apps can access many functions or a
significant amount of your personal data. The Play Store will show you what
the app can access.

CREATING A PAYMENT METHOD
You must have a payment method, such as Google Wallet, associated with
your Google account to purchase items from the Play Store.
Do one of the following:
• On your computer, go to wallet.google.com to create a Google Wallet
account.
• The first time you use your phone to buy an item from the Play Store, you
will be prompted to enter your billing information to set up a payment
method.
WARNING! When you’ve used a payment method once to purchase items
from the Play Store app, the phone remembers your password, so you don’t
need to enter it the next time. For this reason, you should secure your phone
to prevent others from using it without your permission.

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MANAGING YOUR DOWNLOADED APPS
After you’ve downloaded and installed an app, you can rate it, view it in a list
with your other downloaded apps, configure it to update itself automatically,
and more.
Viewing Your Downloaded Apps
> My apps & games.
1. In the Play Store screen, tap
2. Your list of installed apps will open. Tap an app to rate it, uninstall it, request
a refund, and more.
Uninstalling an App
1. In the Play Store screen, tap
> My apps & games.
2. Tap an app to open its details screen.
3. Tap UNINSTALL > OK.

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SETTINGS
Press the Home Key >
> Settings. The Settings menu contains most of the
tools for customizing and configuring your phone.
At the top of the Settings screen, you can see setting suggestions. Tap to
check or customize the recommended settings.
You can swipe right from the left edge of most screens in Settings to open a
menu that allows quick access to other sections.

WIRELESS & NETWORKS
Wi-Fi
Turn Wi-Fi on or off and configure your Wi-Fi connections. (see Connecting to
Networks and Devices – Connecting to Wi-Fi ).
Bluetooth
Turn Bluetooth on or off and configure your Bluetooth connections. (see
Connecting to Networks and Devices – Connecting to Bluetooth Devices ).
Mobile Networks
Control mobile data use, data roaming, preferred network type and operator,
and access point names. (see Connecting to Networks and Devices –
Connecting to Mobile Networks ).
Wi-Fi Hotspot
Use your phone as an Internet access point to allow devices to connect via
Wi-Fi (see Connecting to Networks and Devices – Sharing Your Mobile Data
Connection ).
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Data Usage
Check and manage mobile data use. You can view and restrict Wi-Fi usage as
well.
• Data saver: Enable or disable Data saver, which prevents apps from using
a data connection in the background. Apps you’re currently using can
access data, but may do so less frequently when Data saver is enabled.
You can tap Unrestricted data access to allow some apps to always have
data connection access, even when Data saver is enabled.
• Cellular data: Enable or disable mobile data.
• Cellular data usage: Check how much data has been used during the
time cycle you set, see which apps have been using mobile data, restrict
background data for individual apps, or allow individual apps to have
unrestricted data usage when Data saver is on.
• Billing cycle: Set the reset date of the data usage cycle, and set mobile
data warning and limit.
• Wi-Fi data usage: View the Wi-Fi usage of apps.
• Network restrictions: Select Wi-Fi networks that are metered. Apps may
warn before using these networks for large downloads to avoid high
mobile data bills.
NOTE: The data usage monitored by your device may not match your carrier’s
usage data.
Airplane Mode
Under Wireless & networks in the Settings app, tap More > Airplane mode to
turn airplane mode on or off. All the phone’s radios that transmit voice or data
are turned off when airplane mode is on.
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Enhanced LTE Services
Under Wireless & networks in the Settings app, tap More > Enhanced LTE
Services to enable or disable HD Voice and advanced communication
services where available.
USB Tethering
Under Wireless & networks in the Settings app, tap More > USB tethering
to share your phone’s mobile data connection with a PC via USB (see
Connecting to Networks and Devices – Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection
– Sharing Mobile Data Through Tethering ).
Bluetooth Tethering
Under Wireless & networks in the Settings app, tap More > Bluetooth
tethering to share your phone’s mobile data connection with other devices via
Bluetooth (see Connecting to Networks and Devices – Sharing Your Mobile
Data Connection – Sharing Mobile Data Through Tethering ).
VPN
Under Wireless & networks in the Settings app, tap More > VPN to set up and
connect to virtual private networks (see Connecting to Networks and Devices
– Connecting to Virtual Private Networks ).
Network Settings Reset
Under Wireless & networks in the Settings app, tap More > Network settings
reset > RESET SETTINGS to reset all network settings, including Wi-Fi, cellular
data, and Bluetooth .

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DEVICE
Display
• Brightness level: Set the brightness of the display.
• Adaptive brightness: Automatically adjust screen brightness.
• Wallpaper: Select a background image or animation for the home screen
and lock screen.
• Sleep: Set the length of time of inactivity before the screen turns off
automatically.
• Jump to camera: Launch the camera app by pressing the Power/Lock Key
twice quickly, even when the screen is locked.
• Screen saver: Manage the screen saver function, which can display
animations or photos as a screen saver when the phone is docked or
charging.
• Ambient display: Wake the phone from sleep when new notifications
arrive.
• Font size: Set the font size of the text on the screen.
• Display size: Adjust the display size of screen elements including fonts,
icons and images.
• When device is rotated: Select whether the screen contents should rotate
when the phone is rotated.
• Pulse notification light: The indicator light flashes to notify you of missed
calls, new messages, and other events.

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• Navigation key light duration: Control the backlight of the touch keys ( the
Home Key, the Back Key, and the Recent Apps Key). Choose an option to
set the backlight duration.

Apps
See apps installed on your phone and manage them.
• Tap > Show system/Hide system to show/hide system apps in the list.

Notifications
Control the display of notifications.
• Tap
> On the lock screen to enable or disable notification display on
the lock screen.
• Tap an app to control its notifications. You may block or mute its
notifications, select its notification content to display on the lock screen, or
allow its notifications in Do not disturb mode. Options will depend on the
app and your security settings.
NOTE: The notifications of some apps cannot be turned off. Content hiding is
available only if you have set a pattern, PIN, or password screen lock.

• Tap > Reset app preferences to reset all preferences. (You will not lose
app data, but app preferences will be restored to default.)
to configure app permissions, default apps, and special accesses.
• Tap
• In the app list, tap an app to see its information. The following options may
be available:
- FORCE STOP: Stop the app.
- UNINSTALL: Uninstall the app.
- DISABLE/ENABLE: Disable or enable the app.
- Storage: Check the app’s storage information and clear its data or
cache.
- Data usage: Check data used by the app during a specified time cycle,
restrict background data for the app, or allow unrestricted data access
when Data saver is on.
- Permissions: Check or change the app permissions.
- Notifications: Manage the app notifications on the Notification Panel
and the lock screen.
- Open by default: Check the app’s supported links, set whether to open
the links in the app, and clear the app’s defaults.
- Battery: Check the app’s battery usage since last full charge.
- Memory: Check the app’s memory usage.

Sound
Adjust different types of volume (see Personalizing – Adjusting Volumes ),
toggle notification mode (see Personalizing – Switching to Silent or Vibration
Mode ), set Do not disturb options (see Personalizing – Using Do Not Disturb
Mode ), set up ringtone and notification sound (see Personalizing – Changing
the Ringtone and Notification Sound ), set up default alarm sound, or select
system sounds (see Personalizing – Turning System Sounds On/Off ).

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- Draw over other apps: Allow the app to display on top of other apps
that you’re using.
- Modify system settings: Allow the app to modify system settings.
NOTE: Not all options are available for all apps.
Storage
The Storage settings menu lets you check memory information for your
microSDXC card and phone storage.
• Save location: Tap Phone or SD card to select the default location for new
data, such as photos captured and voice recorded.
• Device storage: Tap Phone > Used space to get a detailed breakdown of
space usage by type. Tap a data type to see more information or delete
the files you do not need.
• Portable storage: Safely mount, unmount (remove), and format your
microSDXC card. For more information about using the phone storage and
the microSDXC card, see Connecting to Networks and Devices – Using the
microSDXC Card as Portable or Device Storage .
Battery
View the battery level, check what has been using the battery, and optimize
battery use.
• Tap an app or service to adjust its settings in order to save battery life.
For example, tap Screen > Reduce the screen brightness and/or screen
timeout to change screen brightness and sleep.

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• Tap Battery saver. You can turn Battery saver on or off or configure it to
turn on automatically in order to reduce battery use and improve battery
life.
• Tap > Battery optimization. Battery optimization helps prolong battery
standby time when you're not using the phone. To turn battery optimization
off for specific apps, tap Not optimized > All apps. Tap the app name and
then tap Don’t optimize > DONE.
Memory
Monitor the average memory use and performance of your phone. You can
also check which apps use the most memory.
Call Settings
Configure call options, which you can also access from the Phone app. See
Phone Calls – Adjusting Your Call Settings .
Connect to PC
Select the USB connection mode between your phone and the PC (see
Connecting to Networks and Devices – Connecting to Your Computer via USB
– Connecting Your Phone to a Computer via USB ).

PERSONAL
Location
Activate location services to help your phone and apps determine your
location. To use location-related applications, such as finding your location on
Google Maps, you must have location services turned on.

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1. Press the Home Key >

SETTINGS

> Settings > Location.

position to turn on location access.
2. Slide the Location switch to the On
3. When location is enabled, tap Mode to select the location sources you
want to use.
• High accuracy: Get accurate location using GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth , and
mobile networks.
• Battery saving: Use only Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and mobile networks to get
your approximate location. This will drain less power from your battery
than using GPS.
• Device only: Use only GPS to pinpoint your location.
NOTE: In the Location menu, tap Accelerated Location to use Qualcomm®
IZat™ hardware accelerated location feature to determine your location, or tap
Google Location History or Google Location Sharing to configure Google
location options.

•

Security
• Screen lock: Secure your phone and personal information with a screen
lock (see Personalizing – Protecting Your Phone With a Screen Lock ).
Tap
beside Screen lock to set the following options.
- Make pattern visible: Show the pattern as you draw it. This option is
available when a Pattern lock is set.
- Automatically lock: Set the time needed for the lock protection to be
activated after the screen turns off. This option is available when a
Pattern, PIN, or Password lock is set.

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- Power button instantly locks: Lock protection is activated immediately
when you press the Power/Lock Key. This option is available when a
Pattern, PIN, or Password lock is set.
- Lock screen message: Set the text that you would like to display on the
lock screen.
Smart Lock: This feature keeps the phone unlocked when it is connected
to trusted devices or at a trusted place. It will also stay unlocked when it
recognizes your face or voice, or when it is in a familiar spot, such as your
pocket.
NOTE: You need to sign in to your Google account on the phone to use all
the Smart Lock features.
Encrypt phone: Encrypt your data on the phone to protect your privacy (see
Personalizing – Protecting Your Phone With Encryption ).
Set up SIM card lock: Lock the nano-SIM card and change the nano-SIM
PIN.
- Lock SIM card: Activate or deactivate the PIN lock to require PIN before
accessing the nano-SIM card.
- Change SIM PIN: Change the PIN used to access the nano-SIM card.
NOTE: Put all your confidential passwords in a safe place for future use. If
you enter the wrong SIM PIN more times than allowed, your nano-SIM card
will be locked and you cannot access the mobile phone network. Contact
your service provider for a PIN Unlock Key (PUK) to restore the nano-SIM
card.
Make passwords visible: Display passwords as you enter them.
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• Device administrators: View or deactivate apps you have authorized to be
device administrators.
• Unknown sources: Allow installation of apps from sources other than the
Play Store.
• Storage type: Check the credential storage type.
• Trusted credentials: Display trusted CA certificates.
• User credentials: View and modify stored credentials.
• Install from SD card: Install certificates from the internal storage or the
microSDXC card.
• Clear credentials: Delete all certificates.
• Trust agents: View or deactivate trust agents.
• Screen pinning: Keep a screen of your choice in view so that others
cannot switch apps and access personal information (see Personalizing –
Protecting Your Phone With Screen Pinning ).
• Apps with usage access: Turn on or off some apps’ access to your phone
usage information.
Accounts
Manage your accounts and synchronization. Tap Add account to sign in to or
create accounts on your phone.
Tap an account type to see accounts you have added and adjust their
settings.

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Google
Manage settings for Google apps and services that are installed on your
device.
Languages & Input
• Languages: Select a language for your system (see Personalizing –
Changing the System Language ).
• Spell checker: Use Google Spell Checker to check for spelling errors when
entering text and change its settings.
• Personal dictionary: Add new words to the phone’s dictionary or remove
words from the dictionary. The words you add are used for spell check and
word suggestion.
• Virtual keyboard: Configure on-screen text input methods.
• Physical keyboard: Configure assistive options for physical keyboards
connected to your phone.
• Text-to-speech output: Select the speech synthesis engine or change
its settings, set speech rate and pinch, play a brief sample of the speech
synthesizer, and check whether the text-to-speech output feature supports
the current system language.
• Pointer speed: Select how fast the pointer/mouse should scroll when you
connect the phone to a trackpad or mouse accessory.
Navigation Key
Swap the positions of the Back Key and the Recent Apps Key. Select an
option to make the switch.

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Backup & Reset
• Back up my data: Back up app data, Wi-Fi passwords, and other settings
to Google servers after you sign in to your Google account.
• Backup account: Set the Google account that the data is backed up to.
• Automatic restore: Restore previously backed up settings and data when
you reinstall an app.
• Factory data reset: Reset your phone to factory default settings. All your
personal data from the phone storage will be erased. You can also erase
the data on the microSDXC card during the process.

SYSTEM

UPGRADING THE PHONE SOFTWARE
There are several ways to upgrade your phone software:
• Use the online upgrade tool.
• Use the one-press upgrade package offered by your mobile service
provider.
• Use your PC to download an upgrade package to your microSDXC card
and install it to your phone from the card.
NOTE: Visit the ZTE official handset service support website (https://www.
zteusa.com/support_page) to learn more about the above upgrade methods,
as well as which phones and methods are supported.

Date & Time
Set date, time, time zone, time format, or use network-provided data (see
Personalizing – Setting the Date and Time ).
Accessibility
Configure the system accessibility options and accessibility plug-ins on your
phone, such as using Color inversion or Font size for low-vision users.
Printing
Configure cloud printing service options, manage print jobs, and more. You
may need to install apps and services from the Google Play Store or your
printer manufacturer.
About Phone
Check your current software version and update your software, view phone
status, legal information, and other information.
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Problem

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 Consumer Cellular customer
support at (800) 686-4460.
Problem

Poor reception

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Possible causes

Possible solution

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.

Possible causes

Possible solution

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.

Your service provider does
not support these features,
or you have not applied for
services that provide these
features.

Contact your service
provider.

The battery or battery
charger is damaged.

Call Consumer Cellular
customer support at (800)
686-4460.

Echo or noise

Unable to select
certain features

Cannot charge
the battery

The phone’s temperature is Adjust the battery charging
below 32°F (0°C) or higher environment to avoid
than 113°F (45°C).
extreme temperatures.
Poor contact between the
battery and charger.

Check all connectors to
ensure that all connections
have been properly made.

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Problem

Shortened
standby time

Cannot turn your
phone on

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Possible causes

Possible solution

Problem

Possible causes

Possible solution

The nano-SIM card has
malfunctioned or is
damaged.

Call Consumer Cellular
customer support at (800)
686-4460.

The nano-SIM card is
inserted improperly.

Insert the nano-SIM card
properly.

Debris is on the nano-SIM
card contacts.

Use a soft, dry cloth to
clean the nano-SIM card
contacts.

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.

Cannot answer
incoming calls

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.

Disable this feature. See
You have activated the Call Phone Calls – Adjusting
blocking feature.
Your Call Settings – Setting
Call Blocking .

Change your location to
one where the network is
accessible, or temporarily
turn off your phone.

Cannot make
outgoing calls

You have activated the
Fixed Dialing Numbers
feature.

Battery power has been
depleted.

Recharge the phone’s
battery.

nano-SIM card
error

Disable this feature. See
Phone Calls – Adjusting
Your Call Settings – Using
Fixed Dialing Numbers .

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Problem

Unable to
connect to the
network

PIN Code
blocked

Phone crashes,
reboots, freezes,
or cannot be
powered on

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The nano-SIM card is
invalid.

Call Consumer Cellular
customer support at (800)
686-4460.

GENERAL SAFETY

You are not within the
network’s service area.

Check the service area with
Consumer Cellular.

Don’t make or receive
handheld calls while driving.
Never text while driving.

Poor signal.

Move to an open space, or
if you are inside a building,
move closer to a window.

Keep your phone at least 15
mm away from your ear or
body while making calls.

You have entered an
incorrect PIN code three
consecutive times.

Call Consumer Cellular
customer support at (800)
686-4460.

Small parts may cause
choking.

Don’t dispose of your phone
in fire.

Your phone can produce a
loud sound.

To prevent possible hearing
damage, do not listen at high
volume levels for long periods.

Some third-party software
is not compatible with your
phone.

Uninstall the software
that may be causing the
problem.
Upgrade the phone
software.
Reset the phone to factory
status.

Avoid contact with anything
magnetic.
Keep away from pacemakers
and other electronic medical
devices.

Power off when near
explosive materials or liquids.
Don’t use at gas stations.
Your phone may produce a
bright or flashing light.

Avoid extreme temperatures.
Avoid contact with liquids.
Keep your phone dry.

Power off when asked to
in hospitals and medical
facilities.

Don’t take your phone apart.

Power off when told to in
aircrafts and airports.

Don’t rely on your phone for
emergency communications.

Only use approved
accessories.

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FCC RF EXPOSURE INFORMATION (SAR)
This phone is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission
limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal
Communications Commission of the United States.
During SAR testing, this device was set to transmit at its highest certified
power level in all tested frequency bands, and placed in positions that
simulate RF exposure in usage against the head with no separation, and
near the body with the separation of 0.6 inches (15 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 SAR. The SAR limit set by the FCC
is 1.6 W/kg.
This device is complied with SAR for general population/uncontrolled
exposure limits in ANSI/IEEE C95.1-1992 and had been tested in accordance
with the measurement methods and procedures specified in IEEE1528.
The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this model phone with
all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF exposure
guidelines. SAR information on this model phone is on file with the FCC and
can be found under the Display Grant section of www.fcc.gov/oet/ea/fccid
after searching on FCC ID: SRQ-Z557BL.

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For this device, the highest reported SAR value for usage against the head is
0.63 W/kg, for usage near the body is 1.19 W/kg.
While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various phones
and at various positions, they all meet the government requirements.
SAR compliance for body-worn operation is based on a separation distance
of 0.6 inches (15 mm) between the unit and the human body. Carry this device
at least 0.6 inches (15 mm) away from your body to ensure RF exposure level
compliant or lower to the reported level. To support body-worn operation,
choose belt clips or holsters, which do not contain metallic components, to
maintain a separation of 0.6 inches (15 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 such body-worn accessory should be
avoided.

FCC REGULATIONS
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
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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 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.
• Contact Consumer Cellular at (800) 686-4460.
CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

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).
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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 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
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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 ZTE Avid 557 meets the M4/T3 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 https://www.fcc.gov/
general/disability-rights-office.

DISTRACTIONS
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.
Operating Machinery
Full attention must be given to operating machinery in order to reduce the risk
of an accident.

PRODUCT HANDLING
General Statement on Handling and Use
You are responsible for how you use your phone and any consequences of
the use.
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You must always turn 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 them in a
clean place.
• Keep the screen and camera lens clean. An unclean screen or camera lens
may slow down the phone’s reaction to your operations or interfere with
the image quality.
• Clean your phone and its accessories with a soft material such as a
microfiber cleaning cloth. Do not use alcohol or other corrosive substances
for cleaning or allow them to get inside.
• 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 accessories, only
authorized personnel can do so.
• Do not expose or use your phone or its accessories in an environment with
or that can reach extreme temperatures, minimum 23 °F and maximum 122
°F (minimum - 5 °C and maximum + 50 °C).
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• Do not place your phone inside or near heating equipment or high
pressure containers, such as water heaters, microwave ovens, or hot
cooking utensils. Otherwise, your phone may be damaged.
• 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.
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.
Demagnetization
To avoid the risk of demagnetization, do not allow electronic devices or
magnetic media close to your phone for a long time.
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
Do not touch the metallic connectors of the nano-SIM card and the microSDXC
card.
Antenna
Do not touch the antenna unnecessarily.
Normal Use Position
When placing or receiving a phone call, hold your phone to your ear, with the
bottom toward your mouth.
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Air Bags
Do not place your 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
occur. Place your phone in a safe and secure area before driving your vehicle.
Seizures/Blackouts
Your 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 videos. If you have experienced seizures
or blackouts or have a family history of such occurrences, please consult a
physician. To reduce the risk of blackouts or seizures, use your phone in a
well-lit room and take frequent breaks.
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 frequency
needed to press buttons, such as Message Templates and Predictive Text.
• Take frequent breaks to stretch and relax.
Emergency Calls
This phone, like any other wireless phone, operates using radio signals, which
cannot guarantee connection in all conditions. Therefore, you should not 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 headsets
or other audio devices.
Phone Heating
Your phone may become warm during charging and normal use.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY
Accessories
Use only approved accessories. Do not connect with incompatible products
or accessories. Take care to not touch the device to metallic objects, such as
coins or key rings, or allow them to contact or short-circuit the charging port
and battery terminals. Never puncture the surface of the phone with sharp
objects.
Connection to Vehicles
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 accessories. Only qualified
personnel can service or repair the phone or its accessories. If your phone (or
its accessories) has been submerged in water, punctured, or subjected to a
severe fall, do not use it until you have taken it to be checked at an authorized
service center.

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CTIA REQUIREMENTS
• Do not disassemble or open, crush, bend or deform, puncture or shred the
battery.
• 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 device 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. Only authorized service providers
shall replace the battery. (If the battery is non-user replaceable).
• Do not short circuit a battery or allow metallic conductive objects to contact
the battery terminals.
• Replace the battery only with another battery that has been qualified with
the system per this standard, IEEE-Std-1725. Use of an unqualified battery
may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage or other hazard.
• Promptly dispose of used batteries in 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.

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• 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.

RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE
General Statement on Interference
Care must be taken when using your phone in close proximity to personal
medical devices, such as pacemakers and hearing aids. Please consult your
doctor and the device manufacturers to determine if the operation of your
phone may interfere with the operation of your medical devices.
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 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.

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Medical Equipment
Turn off your wireless device when you are requested to do so in hospitals,
clinics or health care facilities. These requests are designed to prevent
possible interference with sensitive medical equipment.
Aircraft
Turn 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
and enable airplane mode on your phone when boarding an aircraft.
Interference in Vehicles
Please note that because of possible interference to electronic equipment,
some vehicle manufacturers forbid the use of mobile phones in their vehicles
unless a 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 fueling 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.

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FOR YOUR SAFETY

Blasting Caps and Areas
Power off your mobile phone or wireless device when in a blasting area or
in areas where signs are posted to power off “two-way radios” or “electronic
devices” to avoid interfering with blasting operations.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including
Carbon Black, which is known to the State of California to cause
cancer, and Toluene, which is known to the State of California to
cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more
information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

SPECIFICATIONS
Handset specifications are shown in the following table.
Operating system

Android 7.1.1

Network capability

4G LTE/GSM/UMTS

Dimensions

5.73" x 2.83" x 0.36"

Weight

5.3 oz (with battery)

Display

5” 480 x 854

Camera

5 MP rear-facing AF; 2 MP front-facing

Internal memory

16 GB ROM + 2 GB RAM

Removable memory card

Supports microSDXC card up to 128 GB

Battery

2,200 mAh (removable)

Continuous idle time

Up to 8 days

Continuous talk time

Up to 8 hours

Bluetooth

BT 4.2

HAC

M4/T3

NOTE: The phone’s talk time and idle time are based on ideal working
environments. The use of extended backlighting, browser, and network
conditions can reduce battery life and talk/idle time.

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SUPPORT
For assistance, please contact:
Email: Service@ConsumerCellular.com
Website: ConsumerCellular.com/Help
Telephone: (800) 686-4460
Need to test your cellphone?
You can place a FREE test call by dialing (888) 460-8781 from your cellular
phone. If the call is completed correctly you will hear a recorded message
telling you that your cellphone is working.
Check your minutes or change your plan.
With Consumer Cellular you are in control and can change your plan at any
time. To check your usage and change your plan just go to My Account at
ConsumerCellular.com/MyAccount or call (800) 686-4460 any time. The call is
free.

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WARRANTY
This product is guaranteed for a period of 12 months from the date of
purchase. In the unlikely event of a fault occurring during this period, please
contact the place of purchase. Proof of purchase is required for any service or
support needed during the guarantee period.
This guarantee will not apply to a fault caused by an accident or a similar
incident or damage, liquid ingress, negligence, abnormal usage, nonmaintenance or any other circumstances on the user’s part. Furthermore, this
guarantee will not apply to any fault caused by a thunderstorm or any other
voltage fluctuations. As a matter of precaution, we recommend disconnecting
the charger during a thunderstorm. Batteries are consumables and are not
included in any guarantee.
This guarantee does not apply if batteries other than ZTE original batteries are
used.

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ConsumerCellular.com

© 2018 Consumer Cellular, Inc. Consumer Cellular and the Consumer Cellular logo are trademarks of Consumer
Cellular, Inc. ZTE and the ZTE logos are trademarks of ZTE Corporation. The Bluetooth ® word mark and logos are
registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by ZTE Corporation is under
license. Android is a trademark of Google LLC. Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance. microSDXC logo is a
trademark of SD-3C, LLC. Qualcomm and Snapdragon are trademarks of Qualcomm Incorporated, registered in the
United States and other countries. Used with permission. Other trademarks and trade names are the property of their
respective owners.

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