ZTE Blade A310 User Guide

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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

Copyright © 2016 ZTE CORPORATION All rights reserved.

No part of this publication may be quoted, reproduced, translated or used in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and microfilm, without the prior written permission of ZTE Corporation.

Notice

ZTE Corporation reserves the right to make modifications on print 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 smart terminal device users. Please visit the ZTE official website (at http://www.ztedevice.com) for more information on self-service and supported product models. Information on the website takes precedence.

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Disclaimer

ZTE Corporation expressly disclaims any liability for faults and damages caused by unauthorized modifications of the software.

Images and screenshots used in this manual may differ from the actual product. Content in this manual may differ from the actual product or software.

Trademarks

ZTE and the ZTE logos are trademarks of ZTE Corporation. Google and Android are trademarks of Google, Inc.

The Bluetooth® trademark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such trademarks by ZTE Corporation is under license.

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Other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners.

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

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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

Back camera

Flash

Volume key

Power key

Back cover

Speaker

Charging/ micro-USB jack

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Knowing the Keys

Key

Function

Power 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.

Home key

Touch to return to the home screen from any

 

application or screen.

 

Touch and hold to use Google Search or

 

Now on Tap.

 

 

Back key

Touch to go to the previous screen.

 

 

Recent apps

Touch to see recently used apps.

key

 

Volume key

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 microSDHC card slot

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.

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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ZTE Blade A310 User Guide

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.

fTo adjust the date and time automatically, turn on

Automatic date & time.

fTo adjust the date and time manually, turn off Automatic date & time and touch Set date / Set time to change the date and time.

fTo adjust the time zone automatically, turn on Automatic time zone.

fTo adjust the time zone manually, turn off Automatic time zone and touch Select time zone to set the correct time zone.

fTo 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 volume 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 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:

1.Swipe down from the top of the screen with two fingers to access the Quick Settings.

2.Touch (Do not disturb).

3.Touch Total silence, 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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