Verizon ZTE Cymbal LTE User Manual
User guide.
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About This Manual
Thank you for choosing this ZTE mobile device. In order
to keep your device in its best condition, please read this
manual and keep it for future reference.
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models. Information on the website takes precedence.
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Version No.: R1.0
Edition Time: July 22, 2017
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Contents
About This Manual ............................................................................1
Getting Started ........................................................ 7
Getting to Know Your Phone .....................................................7
Knowing the Keys ............................................................................9
Installing the micro-SIM Card and microSDHC
Card (Not Included)........................................................................11
Removing the micro-SIM Card and microSDHC
Card .......................................................................................................12
Charging the Battery ....................................................................13
Extending the Battery Life.........................................................14
Powering On/Off ............................................................................14
Setting Up for the First Time ....................................................15
Getting to Know the Home Screen ......................................15
Personalizing ......................................................... 16
Changing the System Language...........................................16
Setting the Date and Time .........................................................16
Changing Ringtone and Notification Sound ...................16
Turning On/Off System Sound ..............................................17
Adjusting Volume ............................................................................17
Switching to Silent or Vibration Mode ................................18
Applying New Wallpapers .........................................................18
Changing Screen Brightness ..................................................19
Protecting Your Phone With a Screen Lock....................19
Knowing the Basics ............................................. 20
Monitoring the Phone Status ................................................. 20
Checking Notification Icons .....................................................21
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Checking External Screen Icons ..........................................21
Entering Text ....................................................................................22
Opening and Switching Apps ................................................23
Connecting to Networks and Devices ............ 25
Connecting to Mobile Networks ..........................................25
Connecting to Bluetooth Devices .......................................26
Connecting to Your Computer via USB ............................29
Phone Calls ............................................................. 31
Placing and Ending Calls ............................................................31
Answering or Rejecting Calls .................................................32
Working With the Call History ................................................33
Calling Your Contacts .................................................................34
Checking Voicemail .....................................................................34
Using Options During a Call.....................................................35
Managing Multi-party Calls .....................................................35
Adjusting Your Call Settings ....................................................37
Contacts .................................................................. 41
Checking Contact Details .........................................................41
Searching for a Contact .............................................................41
Adding a New Contact ................................................................41
Setting Up Your Own Profile ....................................................42
Importing, Exporting, and Sharing Contacts .................42
Editing Contacts ............................................................................43
Working With Groups..................................................................45
Messages ................................................................47
Opening the Messages Screen ............................................47
Sending a Message .....................................................................47
Replying to a Message ...............................................................48
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Forwarding a Message ..............................................................48
Copying a Message .....................................................................49
Changing Message Settings ..................................................49
Calendar ................................................................. 50
Viewing Your Calendars and Events .................................50
Creating an Event ...........................................................................51
Editing, Deleting or Sharing an Event ..................................51
Changing Calendar Settings ...................................................51
Web Browser ..........................................................52
Opening the Browser .................................................................52
Setting the Homepage ...............................................................52
Adding a Website to Bookmarks ..........................................53
Viewing the Browsing History ................................................53
Changing Browser Settings ....................................................53
Camera ................................................................... 54
Capturing a Photo .........................................................................54
Recording a Video ........................................................................55
Customizing Camera/Camcorder Settings ..................56
Gallery ......................................................................57
Opening Gallery .............................................................................57
Working With Albums .................................................................57
Working With Pictures ................................................................58
Playing Videos .................................................................................59
Music ...................................................................... 60
Viewing Your Music Library ....................................................60
Playing Music .................................................................................. 60
Managing Playlists ........................................................................62
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Video Player .......................................................... 63
Opening the Video Library .......................................................63
Playing and Controlling Videos .............................................63
Managing Video Files ..................................................................64
Sound Recorder ................................................... 65
Recording a Voice Memo .........................................................65
Playing a Voice Memo .................................................................65
More Apps .............................................................. 66
Clock ................................................................................................... 66
Calculator ..........................................................................................67
Weather ..............................................................................................67
Downloads ....................................................................................... 68
File Manager ................................................................................... 68
Settings .................................................................. 69
Wireless & Networks .................................................................. 69
Accessibility .................................................................................... 69
Sound Settings ...............................................................................70
Display Settings .............................................................................70
Phone Settings ...............................................................................70
Call Settings ..................................................................................... 74
About Phone .................................................................................... 74
Software Update ...........................................................................74
Troubleshooting ....................................................75
Specifications ........................................................79
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Getting Started
Getting to Know Your Phone
Center key
Left soft key
Send key
Recent apps key
* key
Charging/ micro-
USB jack
Earpiece
Internal screen
4-way navigation key
(Up/Down/Left/Right
key)
Right soft key
Power/end key
Clear key
Camera key
Vibration mode key
Main microphone
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Getting Started
External screen
Headset jack
Camera
Auxiliary microphone
Speaker
Volume key
Back cover
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Knowing the Keys
Key Function
• Press and hold to turn on or
off airplane mode, power off or
Power/end key
Left soft key /
Right soft key
4-way navigation
key (Up/Down/
Left/Right key)
Center key
restart the phone.
• Press to end a call, reject an
incoming call or cancel dialing.
• Press to return to the home
screen.
Press to select the options at the
left/right corner of the bottom line
of the display. The options change
depending on the application/
function being used.
• Press in the home screen to
access designated functions.
• Press to navigate options on the
display or move the cursor in a
text field.
Press to make selections or
perform the command displayed at
the bottom center of the display.
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Send key
Recent apps key
Getting Started
Camera key
Clear key
Vibration mode
key (# key)
* key
Volume key
• Press in the home screen to
view recent calls.
• Press to place or answer a call.
Press to see recently used
applications.
Press in the home screen or app list
screen to activate the camera.
Press or hold to delete characters
on the left of the cursor when
entering text or numbers.
• Press and hold in the home
screen to activate/deactivate
vibration mode.
• In a text editing screen: press or
hold to change input mode.
• Press and hold in the home
screen to enter +.
• In a text editing screen: press to
select symbols; press and hold
to change the input language.
Press or hold either end of the key
to turn the volume up or down.
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Installing the micro-SIM Card and microSDHC Card (Not Included)
Power off your phone before installing or removing the
micro-SIM card and microSDHC card.
WARNING!
To avoid damage to the phone, do not use any other kind
of SIM cards, or any non-standard micro-SIM card cut
from a SIM card. You can get a standard micro-SIM card
from your service provider.
1. Insert your fingernail into the slot at the bottom left of
the back cover and lift it up gently.
2. Install the micro-SIM card and the microSDHC card
(optional) with the cut corner oriented as shown.
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3. Insert the battery by aligning the metal contacts on
the battery with the metal contacts in the battery
compartment. Gently push down on the battery until it
clicks into place.
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4. Replace the back cover.
Removing the micro-SIM Card and microSDHC Card
Power off your phone before installing or removing the
micro-SIM card and microSDHC card.
1. Open the back cover and remove the battery.
2. A soft block beside the card slot keeps the card in
place. Press the soft block down and slide the microSIM card or microSDHC card out.
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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.
WARNING!
Use only approved chargers and cables. The use of
unapproved accessories could damage your phone or
cause the battery to explode.
1. Connect the adapter to the charging jack.
2. Connect the charger to a standard AC power outlet. If
the phone is on, you’ll see a charging icon, such as
or , appear on the status bar.
3. Disconnect the charger when the battery is fully
charged.
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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 the customer service if you still cannot power on
the phone after prolonged charging.
Extending the Battery Life
Getting Started
Active applications, screen brightness levels, Bluetooth
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 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, and each
query drains your battery.
Powering On/Off
• Press and hold the Power/end key to turn on your
phone.
• To turn it off, press and hold the Power/end key to
open the options menu and then select Power off.
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Setting Up for the First Time
When you first power on your phone after you purchase it
or reset it to factory settings (see Reset), you need to do
some settings before using it.
Select the language and then follow the prompts to set up
your phone.
Getting to Know the Home Screen
The home screen is the starting point for your phone’s
applications, functions, and menus.
Status bar
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Left soft key
function
Right soft key
function
Center key
function (Apps)
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Personalizing
Changing the System Language
1. From the home screen, select > Settings > Phone
settings > Language & input > Language.
2. Select the language you need.
Setting the Date and Time
1. From the home screen, select > Settings > Phone
settings > Date & time.
2. Set the date, time, time zone, and time format.
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To adjust the date and time automatically, turn on
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Automatic date & time.
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To adjust the date and time manually, turn off
Automatic date & time and select Set date / Set
time to change the date and time.
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To adjust the time zone automatically, turn on
Automatic time zone.
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To adjust the time zone manually, turn off
Automatic time zone and select Select time
zone to set the correct time zone.
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To adjust the time format, turn on or off Use
24-hour format.
Changing Ringtone and Notification Sound
You can customize the default incoming call ringtone and
the default notification sound.
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1. From the home screen, select > Settings > Sound
settings.
2. Select General and press the Left soft key.
3. Select Phone ringtone or Default notification
ringtone and press the Center key.
4. Select the ringtone you want to use and press the
Center key.
5. Press the Left soft key to save the setting.
NOTE:
See Adding a New Contact for how to assign a special
ringtone to an individual contact.
Turning On/Off System Sound
1. From the home screen, select > Settings > Sound
settings.
2. Select General and press the Left soft key.
3. Select Key tone and press the Center key to turn on
or off the switch.
Adjusting Volume
1. From the home screen, select > Settings > Sound
settings.
2. Select General and press the Left soft key.
3. Select the slider below Media volume, Alarm
volume, Ring volume or Notification volume.
4. Press the Left/Right key to adjust the volume.
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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 call volume during a call).
Switching to Silent or Vibration Mode
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. 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.
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• From the home screen, select > Settings > Sound
settings and select Silent only or Vibrate only to
switch to silent or vibration mode.
• Press and hold the Vibration key in the home screen
to activate/deactivate vibration mode.
NOTE:
To restore normal sound settings, press or hold the
Volume up key.
Applying New Wallpapers
You can set the wallpaper for the home screen.
1. From the home screen, select > Settings >
Display settings > Wallpaper.
2. Select Gallery or Wallpapers to choose the image
you want to use as the wallpaper.
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Changing Screen Brightness
1. From the home screen, select > Settings >
Display settings > Brightness level.
2. Press the Left/Right key to adjust the screen
brightness.
Protecting Your Phone With a Screen Lock
You can protect your phone by creating a screen lock.
When it is enabled, you need to enter a numeric PIN to
unlock the phone’s screen and keys.
1. From the home screen, select > Settings > Phone
settings > Security > Screen lock.
2. Select None to disable the screen lock, or select PIN
to set a numeric PIN that you must enter to unlock the
screen.
CAUTION:
Remember the PIN you set. Otherwise, you will have to
contact the customer service and upgrade the phone
software to use the phone.
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Monitoring the Phone Status
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.
2G connected No signal
3G connected Signal strength
LTE connected Airplane mode
Vibration mode Bluetooth on
Silent mode Speaker on
Battery
extremely low
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Battery low GPS on
Battery partially
drained
Battery full / Battery charging
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Phone
microphone off
Alarm set
Checking Notification Icons
The status bar at the top of the home screen provides
notification icons on the left. Below are some of the icons
you may see.
New SMS Upcoming event
New MMS USB connected
Missed call
Call in progress Song playing
Wired headset
connected
Checking External Screen Icons
You can also check the phone status and notification
alerts with different icons on the external screen. Below
are some of the icons and their meanings.
New message No signal
Missed call Signal strength
Battery level Airplane mode
New event Alarm set
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Knowing the Basics
Entering Text
Change Input Mode or Language
When you are in a field that allows characters to be
entered, the text input mode indicator is shown on the
right side of the status bar.
You can enter text using the following input modes: T12
abc, T12 Abc, T12 ABC, abc, Abc, ABC, and number input.
To change input mode, press and hold the Vibration
mode key and select one mode.
To switch the input language, press and hold the * key.
Use Predictive Text Mode (T12 abc / T12 Abc / T12
ABC)
The predictive text mode (T12 abc / T12 Abc / T12 ABC) is
based on a built-in dictionary and generates words from
the combination of letters pressed.
• Press each key once that corresponds to the letter
you want to enter. The letters are shown on the display
as they are entered. The list of candidate words
changes as each key is pressed. When the candidate
words are displayed, use the 4-way Navigation key to
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highlight a candidate word and then press the Center
key.
• Press the 0 key to insert a space or press the * key to
select symbols.
• Press the Clear key to delete the letter to the left of
the cursor. Hold the Clear key to delete all entered
text to the left of the cursor.
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Enter Letters (abc / Abc / ABC)
• Press a number key (2 ~ 9) multiple times until the
preferred letter is shown on the screen. Press once to
enter the first letter on the keypad; press twice quickly
to enter the second letter, and so on.
• Press the 0 key to insert a space or press the * key to
select symbols.
NOTE:
When using "Abc" mode, only the first letter will be
capitalized. After entering the first capital letter, "Abc"
mode will be changed to "abc" mode automatically.
Enter Numbers
In numeric mode (123), you can enter numbers directly
using the number keys.
Enter Symbols
1. Press the * key.
2. Use the 4-way navigation key to select a symbol.
3. Press the Center key.
Opening and Switching Apps
Open an App
1. Press the Power/end key if the current screen is not
the home screen.
2. Select by pressing the Center key.
3. Use the 4-way navigation key and the Center key to
select and open an app.
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