ZTE Axon 7 Mini User Manual
Axon 7 Mini
User Manual
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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.
Copyright
Copyright © 2016 ZTE CORPORATION
All rights reserved.
No part of this publication may be quoted, reproduced, translated
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including photocopying and microfilm, without the prior written
permission of ZTE Corporation.
Notice
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errors or update specifications in this guide without prior notice.
This manual has been designed with the utmost care to ensure
the accuracy of its content. However, all statements, information
and recommendations contained therein do not constitute a
warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied. Please refer to
For Your Safety to be sure to use your phone properly and safely.
We offer self-service for our smartphone users. Please visit the
ZTE official website (at www.zteusa.com) for more information on
self-service and supported product models. Information on the
website takes precedence.
Disclaimer
ZTE Corporation expressly disclaims any liability for faults and
damages caused by unauthorized modifications of the software.
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Version No.: R1.0
Edition Time: September 20, 2016
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Contents
Getting Started ......................................................... 7
Getting to Know Your Phone .............................................. 7
Knowing the Keys .............................................................. 9
Installing the nano-SIM Cards and Storage Card .............. 10
Charging the Battery ........................................................ 12
Using the Touch Screen ................................................... 14
Getting to Know the Home Screen ................................... 17
Personalizing.......................................................... 19
Using Do Not Disturb Mode ............................................. 19
Applying New Wallpapers ................................................ 20
Setting the Theme ........................................................... 21
Setting the Home Screen Transition Effect ....................... 21
Protecting Your Phone With Screen Locks ....................... 22
Protecting Your Phone With Sound Lock .......................... 22
Using Your Fingerprint ..................................................... 23
Knowing the Basics ............................................... 25
Monitoring the Phone Status ............................................ 25
Notification Icons ............................................................. 26
Connecting to Networks and Devices .................. 27
Connecting to Mobile Networks ........................................ 27
Connecting to Wi-Fi ......................................................... 29
Exchanging Data via NFC ................................................ 31
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Using Tap & Pay .............................................................. 31
Using USB On-The-Go (OTG) .......................................... 33
Phone Calls ............................................................ 34
Placing and Ending Calls ................................................. 34
Answering or Rejecting Calls ............................................ 35
Checking Voicemail .......................................................... 35
Contacts ................................................................. 37
Adding a New Contact ...................................................... 37
Add a Contact to Favorites ............................................... 38
Email ....................................................................... 39
Setting Up the First Email Account ................................... 39
Writing and Sending an Email .......................................... 39
Replying to or Forward an Email ...................................... 40
Messaging .............................................................. 41
Opening the Messaging Screen ....................................... 41
Sending a Message ......................................................... 41
Replying to a Message ..................................................... 42
Camera ................................................................... 43
Capturing a Photo ............................................................ 43
Recording a Video ............................................................ 45
Using Other Camera Modes ............................................. 46
For Your Safety ...................................................... 48
General Safety ................................................................. 48
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FCC RF Exposure Information (SAR) ............................... 49
FCC Regulations ............................................................. 51
Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) regulations for Mobile
Phones ............................................................................ 52
Distraction ....................................................................... 54
Product Handling ............................................................. 55
Electrical Safety ............................................................... 59
Radio Frequency Interference .......................................... 61
Explosive Environments ................................................... 63
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Earpiece/Speaker
Proximity & light
sensor
Touch screen
Front camera
nano-SIM/
microSDXC
card tray
Speaker
Main microphone
Charging/USB
Type-C jack
Indicator light
Getting Started
Getting to Know Your Phone
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Power key
Headset jack
Auxiliary
microphone
Dual-flash
Fingerprint
sensor
Volume key
Back camera
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Key
Function
Power key
Press and hold to turn on or off airplane
mode, control vibration, restart, or shut down.
Press to turn off or on the screen display.
Volume key
Press or hold either end of the key to turn the
volume up or down.
Home key
Touch to return to the home screen from any
application or screen.
Touch and hold to use Google Search.
Back key
Touch to go to the previous screen.
Touch and hold when the screen is unlocked
to use voice command.
Recent apps key
Touch to see recently used apps.
Knowing the Keys
NOTE:
The Home key, Back key, Recent apps key and Menu key are
located at the bottom of the screen. You can touch to hide
them, or swipe up from the bottom to restore them.
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Installing the nano-SIM Cards and
Storage Card
Your phone supports two nano-SIM cards, or you can use one
nano-SIM card and one microSDXC card (optional, not included).
A microSDXC card can be installed or removed while the phone
is turned on. You need to unmount the microSDXC card before
removing it.
WARNING!
To avoid damage to the phone, do not use any other kind of SIM
cards, or any non-standard nano-SIM card cut from a SIM card.
You can get a standard nano-SIM card from your service
provider.
1. Insert the tip of the tray eject tool into the hole next to the
nano-SIM card tray on the left side of the phone.
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nano-SIM 1 (right)
and 2 (left)
nano-SIM 1 (right)
and microSDXC (left)
or
2. Place the nano-SIM/microSDXC card on the tray with the
gold-colored contacts facing down. Then carefully slide the
tray back into place.
NOTE:
When two nano-SIM cards are installed, pay attention to the
following restrictions.
If one nano-SIM card connects to 4G LTE, the other card can
only connect to 3G or 2G networks.
You can use either card for mobile data service. See Manage
the nano-SIM Cards on how to switch.
If one card is connected to a phone call, the other card is
unreachable.
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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.
If the battery is low, there will be a pop-up message on the
screen. As you charge your phone, the screen can show you the
exact battery level on the status bar.
WARNING!
Use only ZTE-approved chargers and USB Type-C cables. The
use of unapproved accessories could damage your phone or
cause the battery to explode.
CAUTION:
Do not change the built-in rechargeable battery in your phone by
yourself. The battery can only be changed by ZTE or ZTE
authorized service provider.
NOTE:
Use the charger that comes in-box with your phone to charge the
battery. It‟s specially built to support QuickCharge 2.0.
1. Connect the adapter to the charging jack.
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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.
NOTE:
If the battery is extremely low, the phone may not power on even
while charging. In this case, charge the phone at least for 20
minutes before trying to power on again. Contact the customer
service if you still cannot power on the phone after prolonged
charging.
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Using the Touch Screen
Your phone‟s touch screen enables you to control actions
through a variety of touch gestures.
Touch
When you want to type using the onscreen keyboard, select
items on the screen such as the application and settings
icons, or press the onscreen buttons, simply touch them with
your finger.
Touch and Hold
To open the available options for an item (for example, a
message or link in a web page), touch and hold the item.
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Swipe or Slide
To swipe or slide means to quickly drag your finger vertically
or horizontally across the screen.
Drag
To drag, press and hold your finger with some pressure
before you start to move your finger. While dragging, do not
release your finger until you have reached the target position.
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Pinch
In some apps (such as Maps, web 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).
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Rotate the screen
For most screens, you can automatically change the screen
orientation from portrait to landscape by turning the phone
sideways.
NOTE:
The auto-rotate feature needs to be enabled for the screen
orientation to automatically change. Touch the Home key >
Settings > Display and switch on Auto-rotate screen. You
can also access the screen rotation control by sliding down
the status bar twice and touch Auto-rotate.
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 folders, widgets, and more.
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Status bar
Primary icons
Widgets
Folder
Navigation bar
Extended Home Screen Panels
Your home screen is extendable, providing more space for
folders, 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.
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Personalizing
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:
1. Touch the Home key > Settings > All settings > Sounds &
vibration > Do not disturb > Do not disturb.
2. Touch Always or Scheduled as you need.
Touch Always to turn on the Do not disturb feature
immediately, which keeps on until you turn it off.
Touch Scheduled if you want the feature turned on and
off automatically during specific periods.
3. If you select Scheduled, touch Days, Start time, and End
time to specify the periods during which Do not disturb is on.
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, so these ringtones, sounds and
vibration are not turned off.
1. Touch the Home key > Settings > All settings > Sounds &
vibration > Do not disturb.
2. When Do not disturb is on, touch the switches next to the
items you want to allow. Touch Messages or Calls and set
who can alert you of their messages or calls.
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