ZTE Blade A310 User Guide
ZTE BLADE A310
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
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Information on the website takes precedence.
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Version No.: R1.0
Edition Time: May 5, 2016
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Contents
Getting Started .......................................................10
Getting to Know Your Phone ............................................. 10
Knowing the Keys.............................................................. 12
Installing the nano-SIM Card(s) and the microSDHC™ Card
.......................................................................................... 12
Charging the Battery..........................................................14
Extending the Battery Life ................................................. 16
Powering On/Off................................................................ 17
Setting Up for the First Time.............................................. 17
Locking/Unlocking the Screen and Keys ........................... 17
Using the Touch Screen .................................................... 19
Getting to Know the Home Screen.................................... 22
Personalizing..........................................................24
Changing the System Language ....................................... 24
Setting the Date and Time ................................................. 24
Changing Ringtone and Notification Sound....................... 25
Turning On/Off System Sounds......................................... 25
Adjusting Volume...............................................................26
Using Do Not Disturb Mode............................................... 26
Applying New Wallpapers.................................................. 28
Changing Screen Brightness............................................. 29
Setting the Icon Style......................................................... 30
Setting the Home Screen Transition Effect........................ 30
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Protecting Your Phone With Screen Locks ........................30
Protecting Your Phone With Encryption.............................31
Protecting Your Phone With Screen Pinning......................33
Knowing the Basics...............................................35
Monitoring the Phone Status..............................................35
Managing Notifications ......................................................36
Managing Icons and Widgets.............................................40
Organizing With Folders ....................................................41
Rearranging the Primary App Icons................................... 42
Entering Text......................................................................42
Editing Text ........................................................................49
Opening and Switching Apps.............................................49
Connecting to Networks and Devices..................51
Connecting to Mobile Networks.........................................51
Connecting to Wi-Fi ...........................................................54
Using Wi-Fi Direct®............................................................57
Connecting to Bluetooth Devices.......................................58
Connecting to Your Computer via USB..............................61
Using the microSDHC Card as Portable or Phone Storage
...........................................................................................62
Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection...............................66
Connecting to Virtual Private Networks..............................69
Phone Calls ............................................................ 71
Placing and Ending Calls...................................................71
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Answering or Rejecting Calls.............................................72
Working With the Call History............................................ 73
Calling Your Contacts ........................................................ 75
Checking Voicemail ........................................................... 75
Using Options During a Call .............................................. 75
Managing Multi-party Calls................................................ 76
Adjusting Your Call Settings .............................................. 78
Contacts..................................................................84
Checking Contact Details .................................................. 84
Adding a New Contact....................................................... 84
Setting Up Your Own Profile.............................................. 85
Importing, Exporting, and Sharing Contacts...................... 86
Working With Favourite Contacts ...................................... 88
Searching for a Contact..................................................... 88
Editing Contacts ................................................................ 89
Web Accounts ........................................................92
Adding or Removing Accounts...........................................92
Configuring Account Sync ................................................. 93
Email .......................................................................95
Setting Up the First Email Account .................................... 95
Checking Your Emails........................................................95
Responding to an Email ....................................................96
Writing and Sending an Email ...........................................97
Adding and Editing Email Accounts................................... 98
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Changing General Email Settings......................................99
Messaging ............................................................ 100
Opening the Messaging Screen.......................................100
Sending a Message......................................................... 100
Replying to a Message ....................................................101
Forwarding a Message .................................................... 102
Copying a Message.........................................................102
Changing Message Settings............................................102
Web Browser........................................................ 103
Opening the Browser....................................................... 103
Using Multiple Browser Windows.....................................104
Downloading Files ...........................................................104
Changing Browser Settings .............................................105
Camera .................................................................106
Capturing a Photo............................................................106
Recording a Video ...........................................................108
Using Manual Camera Mode ...........................................108
Using Other Camera Modes ............................................ 110
Customizing Camera/Camcorder Settings.......................110
Gallery ..................................................................113
Opening Gallery............................................................... 113
Working With Albums.......................................................113
Working With Pictures......................................................114
Retouching Your Pictures ................................................116
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Playing Videos................................................................. 116
Music.....................................................................117
Viewing Your Music Library ............................................. 117
Setting a Song as the Default Ringtone........................... 118
Playing Music .................................................................. 118
Managing Playlists...........................................................120
Video Player .........................................................121
Opening the Video Library............................................... 121
Playing and Controlling Videos........................................ 121
Managing Video Files...................................................... 122
FM Radio...............................................................124
Scanning and Saving Channels ...................................... 124
Listening to FM Radio......................................................124
Editing a Saved Channel................................................. 125
Other Options and Settings ............................................. 125
Sound Recorder...................................................127
Recording a Voice Memo ................................................127
Playing a Voice Memo..................................................... 128
More Apps.............................................................129
Backup & Restore............................................................129
Calculator ........................................................................ 129
Clock ...............................................................................130
Downloads....................................................................... 131
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File Manager....................................................................131
NotePad...........................................................................132
ZTE Cares .......................................................................132
Google Apps ....................................................................132
Settings ................................................................134
Wireless and Networks....................................................134
Device..............................................................................137
Personal ..........................................................................141
System.............................................................................146
Upgrading the Phone Software .......................... 148
Troubleshooting...................................................149
For Your Safety ....................................................154
General Safety.................................................................154
Radio Frequency (RF) Energy.........................................155
Distraction........................................................................158
Product Handling .............................................................158
Electrical Safety............................................................... 162
Radio Frequency Interference ......................................... 163
Explosive Environments...................................................165
Declaration of RoHS Compliance....................... 166
Disposal of Your Old Appliance..........................167
EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY................ 168
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Getting Started
Getting to Know Your Phone
Indicator light
Front camera
Back key
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Earpiece
Proximity & light
sensor
Touch screen
Recent apps
key
Home key
/
Headset jack
Volume key
Power key
micro-USB jack
Charging
Back camera
Flash
Back cover
Speaker
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Knowing the Keys
Key Function
Power key
Home key
Back key Touch to go to the previous screen.
Recent apps
key
Vol ume key
• Press and hold to turn on or off flight mode,
restart, turn on or off vibration or sound, or
power off.
• Press to turn off or on the screen display.
• Touch to return to the home screen from any
application or screen.
• Touch and hold to use Google Search or
Now on Tap.
Touch to see recently used apps.
Press or hold either end of the key to turn the
volume up or down.
Installing the nano-SIM Card(s) and the microSDHC™ Card
The microSDHC card (optional, not included) can be installed or
removed while the phone is turned on. You need to unmount the
microSDHC card before removing it. See Using the microSDHC
Card as Portable or Phone Storage.
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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.
NOTE:
Your phone is designed for simultaneous use of two nano-SIM
cards in standby mode. However, the nano-SIM cards cannot be
used simultaneously for calls or the Internet. If one nano-SIM
card is used in a voice call, the other nano-SIM card is not
available.
This situation is caused by the function of the phone and is
independent of the network. Such design can significantly reduce
the power consumption of the phone in standby mode.
1. Insert your fingernail into the bottom of the back cover and lift
it up gently.
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2. Hold the nano-SIM card(s) and the microSDHC card with the
cut corner oriented as shown and slip them into the card
slots.
nano-SIM
card slot 1
nano-SIM
card slot 2
NOTE:
The two nano-SIM slots support 4G/3G/2G networks. When
one nano-SIM card is set to connect with 4G/3G networks,
the other installed nano-SIM card can only connect with 2G
networks.
3. Replace the back cover.
microSDHC
card slot
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.
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If the battery is low, there will be a pop-up message on the
screen. As you charge your phone, the lock screen will show you
the exact battery level on the status bar.
WARNING!
Use only ZTE-approved chargers and 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.
1. Connect the adapter to the charging jack. Ensure that the
adapter is inserted with the correct orientation. Do not force
the connector into 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, 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
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 Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and auto-sync 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.
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Powering On/Off
• Press and hold the Power key to turn on your phone.
• To power off, press and hold the Power key to open the
options menu and touch Shut down > OK.
NOTE:
If the phone freezes or takes too long to respond, you can press
and hold the Power key for about 10 seconds to restart the
phone.
Setting Up for the First Time
When you first power on your phone after you purchase it or
reset it to factory settings (see Backup and Reset), you need to
do some settings before using it.
Touch the language field to select the language. Then follow the
prompts to set up Wi-Fi, Google account, Google location and
other options.
Locking/Unlocking the Screen and Keys
Your phone allows you to quickly lock the screen and keys (put
the phone to sleep mode) when not in use and to turn the screen
back on and unlock it when you need it.
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To lock the screen and keys:
To quickly turn the screen off and lock the keys, press the Power
key.
NOTE:
To save battery power, the phone automatically turns off the
screen after some time of inactivity. You will still be able to
receive messages and calls while the phone screen is off.
To unlock the screen and keys:
1. Press the Power key to turn the screen on.
2. Swipe up on the screen.
- or -
Swipe from a shortcut icon at the bottom to open the related
app or feature.
- or -
Touch a notification twice consecutively to open the related
app.
NOTE:
If you have set an unlock pattern, a PIN or a password for your
phone (see Protecting Your Phone With Screen Locks), you’ll
need to draw the pattern or enter the PIN/password to unlock your
screen.
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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).
• 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 > 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 touch Auto-rotate/Portrait.
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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.
Status bar
Widgets
Folder
App icon
Primary app icons
Extended Home Screen Panels
Your home screen is extendable, providing more space for app
icons, 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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To add a new home screen panel:
1. Touch the Home key to access the home screen, or touch
and hold an empty area of the home screen to open the
Widget panel.
2. Touch and hold an application icon or a widget and drag it to
the left of right edge of the screen to create a new home
screen panel and put the icon or widget on it.
NOTE:
No empty home screen panel is allowed to exist. If the icon,
widget or folder is the only item on the current home screen panel,
the panel will be deleted as you remove the item.
To adjust the order of a home screen panel:
1. Touch and hold an empty area of the home screen and slide
left or right at the top of the screen to view the home screen
thumbnails.
2. Touch and hold a thumbnail and drag it left or right to the
place you need.
NOTE:
Touch at the top of a home screen thumbnail to set it as the
main home screen.
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Personalizing
Changing the System Language
1. Touch the Home key > Settings > Language & input >
Language.
2. Select the language you need.
Setting the Date and Time
1. Touch the Home key > Settings > Date & time.
2. Set the date, time, time zone, and date/time format.
f To adjust the date and time automatically, turn on
Automatic date & time.
f To adjust the date and time manually, turn off Automatic
date & time and touch Set date / Set time to change the
date and time.
f To adjust the time zone automatically, turn on Automatic
time zone.
f To adjust the time zone manually, turn off Automatic
time zone and touch Select time zone to set the correct
time zone.
f To adjust the time format, touch Use 24-hour format.
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Changing Ringtone and Notification Sound
You can customize the default incoming call ringtone and the
default notification sound.
1. Touch the Home key > Settings > Sound & notification.
2. Touch Phone ringtone or Default notification ringtone.
3. Select the ringtone you want to use.
NOTE:
If you have additional audio files saved in the internal storage
or the microSDHC card, touch More Ringtones or More
Notifications on the top of the ringtone list to choose one as
the ringtone.
4. Touch OK.
NOTE:
See Set a Ringtone for a Contact for how to assign a special
ringtone to an individual contact.
Turning On/Off System Sounds
1. Touch the Home key > Settings > Sound & notification >
Other sounds.
2. Touch Dial pad tones, Screen locking sounds, Charging
sounds, Touch sounds, or Vibrate on touch.
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Adjusting Volume
1. Touch the Home key > Settings > Sound & notification.
2. Drag the sliders below Media volume, Alarm volum e and
Ring 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 Volum e key. If no media application is active,
press the Vol ume 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:
1. Swipe down from the top of the screen with two fingers to
access the Quick Settings.
2. Touch (Do not disturb).
3. Touch Tot a l silenc e , Alarms only, or Priority only
depending on whether you want to allow exceptions. You can
customise the exceptions when Priority only is selected.
4. Touch Until you turn this off if you want to turn off Do not
disturb mode manually; touch or to set the time before
Do not disturb mode turns off automatically.
5. Touch DONE.
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NOTES:
• Press and hold the Power key and touch to turn on
Alarms only quickly, or touch to turn on vibration.
• Press the Volume key when no media application is active to
show the volume bar. Drag the slider to the left or keep
pressing the Volume down key to turn on vibration. Press the
key again to turn on Alarms only.
• To turn off Do not disturb mode quickly, press either end of
the Volume key and then touch END NOW when the screen
is unlocked, or press and hold the Power key and touch .
To set exceptions for Do not disturb mode (Priority only):
You can set reminders, events, and callers that you specify as
exceptions when Do not disturb mode is set to Priority only.
1. Touch the Home key > Settings > Sound & notification >
Do not disturb > Priority only allows.
2. Turn on the switch next to the items you want to allow. Touch
Messages or Calls and set who can alert you of their
messages or calls.
NOTE:
When Repeat callers is switched on, you’ll receive a notification
if someone calls you a second time within a 15 minute period,
regardless of whether notifications from that person receive
priority status.
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To set a Do not disturb rule:
If you want to allow all notification alerts through most of the time,
but want to limit alerts during certain times (like at night or on the
weekends), you can set a rule for Do not disturb mode.
1. Touch the Home key > Settings > Sound & notification >
Do not disturb > Automatic rules.
2. Touch Add rule .
3. Enter the rule name, select Time rule or Event rule, and
touch OK.
4. For a time rule, set the days, the start and end times, and set
Do not disturb mode. For an event rule, select a Calendar
account you want to make the rule for, select the type of reply
you want to use, and set Do not disturb mode.
NOTE:
To turn on or off a rule, touch it to open its details screen and then
touch the on/off switch.
Applying New Wallpapers
You can set the wallpaper for the home screen and lock screen.
1. Swipe up on the home screen to open the editing panel.
2. Touch MiColor and select the colour you like for the
wallpaper. You can also touch PICK COLOR to open the
camera and drag the white round button on the viewfinder
screen to pick the colour for the wallpaper.
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Touch Wallpaper and slide left or right to select an image as
the wallpaper. You can also touch GALLERY or CAMERA to
choose or capture a picture. Some cropping may be needed
for Gallery images.
NOTE:
In addition, you can touch the Home key > Settings > Display >
Wallpaper to pick an image from Gallery or Photos, or an
animation from Live Wallpapers.
NOTE:
To change the wallpaper blur effect, swipe up on the home
screen, touch Wallpaper and drag the Blur bar to adjust it. This
feature is not available for live wallpapers.
Changing Screen Brightness
1. Touch the Home key > Settings > Display > Brightness
level.
2. Drag the slider to manually adjust the screen brightness.
NOTE:
Your phone can automatically adjust the screen brightness for
available light. Touch Adaptive brightness in the Display
settings screen to turn the feature on or off.
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Setting the Icon Style
You can change the icon style of some pre-installed apps.
1. Swipe up on the home screen to open the editing panel.
2. Touch Icon.
3. Select the icon style you like.
Setting the Home Screen Transition Effect
1. Swipe up on the home screen to open the editing panel.
2. Touch Effect.
3. Pick an effect and the phone will demonstrate how it works.
Touch other effects until you find the favourite one.
Protecting Your Phone With Screen Locks
You can protect your phone by creating a screen lock. When it is
enabled, you need to swipe up on the screen, draw a pattern or
enter a numeric PIN or password to unlock the phone’s screen
and keys.
1. Touch the Home key > Settings > Security > Screen lock.
2. Touch None, Swipe, Pattern, PIN or Password.
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