ZTE BLADE A521 User Manual

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ZTE BLADE 521

User Manual

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.

microSDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.

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

Version No.: R1.0

Edition Time: April 12, 2017

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LEGAL INFORMATION

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 © 2017 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. We offer self-service for our smartphone users. Please visit the ZTE official website (at www.ztedevice.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 2

Contents

 

For Your Safety ........................................................

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General Safety ................................................................

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Distraction .......................................................................

9

Product Handling...........................................................

10

Electrical Safety.............................................................

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Interference ...................................................................

14

Explosive Environments ................................................

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Getting Started.......................................................

17

Overview .......................................................................

17

Keys Explained..............................................................

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Starting up .....................................................................

20

Powering On/Off............................................................

25

Getting Around Your Phone ..........................................

26

Phone Calls ............................................................

29

Making Calls..................................................................

29

Receiving Calls..............................................................

30

Call settings...................................................................

31

Contacts .................................................................

33

Creating a Contact ........................................................

33

Searching for a Contact.................................................

33

Messaging ..............................................................

34

Opening the Messaging Screen ....................................

34

Sending a Message.......................................................

34

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Message Settings

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Connecting to Networks and Devices..................

36

Set Access Point Names ...............................................

36

Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wi-Fi Network ............

36

Bluetooth........................................................................

37

Tethering & portable hotspot .........................................

38

Browser ..................................................................

40

Opening the Browser .....................................................

40

Using Multiple Browser Tabs .........................................

40

Downloading Files .........................................................

41

Changing Browser Settings ...........................................

41

Using Multimedia Apps .........................................

41

Taking Pictures with Your Camera ................................

41

Recording Videos with Your Camcorder........................

42

Listening to Your FM Radio ...........................................

43

Playing Your Music ........................................................

43

Opening Your Gallery ....................................................

43

Making Voice Memos ....................................................

44

Using Your Google Applications..........................

44

Gmail..............................................................................

44

Google Play™ Store ......................................................

45

Other Applications.................................................

45

Clock ..............................................................................

45

Mi-Moment .....................................................................

45

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Accessibility ...................................................................

53

Printing...........................................................................

53

System Update ..............................................................

53

Google ...........................................................................

54

About Phone ..................................................................

54

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FileManager ..................................................................

46

Settings...................................................................

46

Wi-Fi ..............................................................................

46

Bluetooth .......................................................................

47

Wi-Fi hotspot .................................................................

47

Cellular networks...........................................................

47

More ..............................................................................

47

Themes & Wallpapers ...................................................

48

Display...........................................................................

48

Sound ............................................................................

48

Notifications...................................................................

48

Features ........................................................................

49

Apps ..............................................................................

49

Default Apps..................................................................

49

Power Manager .............................................................

49

Security .........................................................................

50

Accounts........................................................................

50

Languages & Input ........................................................

50

Date & Time ..................................................................

51

Backup & reset ..............................................................

51

Memory..........................................................................

51

Storage..........................................................................

51

Connect to PC ...............................................................

52

Scheduled power on/off.................................................

52

Users .............................................................................

52

Location.........................................................................

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For Y our Safety

Gener l Safety

 

D n’t make or receive

 

 

 

handheld calls whil

 

Do n’t use at petrol

 

dr ving. And never text

 

sta tions.

 

w ile driving.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ke ep your phone at

 

 

 

le ast 10 mm away from

 

Your phone may pro duce

 

your body while making

 

a b right or flashing light.

 

calls.

 

 

 

S mall parts may ca use

 

Do n’t dispose of you r

 

a choking.

 

phone in fire.

 

 

 

 

 

Yo ur phone can

 

Avoid contacting with

 

produce a loud sou nd.

 

anything magnetic.

 

 

 

 

 

Ke ep away from

 

To prevent possible

 

pacemakers and ot her

 

hearing damage, do not

 

el ectronic medical

 

listen at high volum

 

devices.

 

lev els for long perio ds.

 

 

 

 

 

Av oid extreme

 

Sw itch off when asked to

 

 

in hospitals and me dical

 

te mperatures.

 

 

 

fac ilities.

 

 

 

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Avoid contacting with

 

Switch off when told to in

 

liquids. Keep your

 

 

 

aircrafts and airports.

 

phone dry.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Don’t take your phone

 

Switch off when near

 

 

explosive materials or

 

apart.

 

 

 

liquids.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Only use approved

 

Don’t rely on your phone

 

 

for emergency

 

accessories.

 

 

 

communications.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distraction

Driving

Full attention must be given to driving at all times in order to reduce the risk of an accident. Using a phone while driving (even with a hands free kit) can cause distraction and lead to an accident. You must comply with local laws and regulations restricting the use of wireless devices while driving.

Operating Machinery

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

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The phone's normal operating temperature is 0 ~ 45 .In order to ensure the normal phone functions, do not use this phone outside the temperature range.

Please check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.

Do not carry your phone in your back pocket as it could break when you sit down.

Use careful with the earphone maybe possible excessive

sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.

Small Children

Do not leave your phone and its accessories within the reach of small children or allow them to play with it.

They could hurt themselves or others, or could accidentally damage the phone.

Your phone contains small parts with sharp edges that may cause an injury or may become detached and create a choking hazard.

Demagnetization

To avoid the risk of demagnetization, do not allow electronic devices or magnetic media close to your phone for a long time.

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Product Handling

General Statement on Handling and Use

You alone are responsible for how you use your phone and any consequences of its use.

You must always switch off your phone wherever the use of a phone is prohibited. Use of your phone is subject to safety measures designed to protect users and their environment.

Always treat your phone and its accessories with care and keep it in a clean and dust-free place.

Do not expose your phone or its accessories to open flames or lit tobacco products.

Do not expose your phone or its accessories to liquid, moisture or high humidity.

Do not drop, throw or try to bend your phone or its accessories.

Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or aerosols to clean the device or its accessories.

Do not paint your phone or its accessories.

Do not attempt to disassemble your phone or its accessories, only authorized personnel can do so.

Do not expose your phone or its accessories to extreme temperatures, minimum - [20] and maximum + [60] degrees Celsius.

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Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)

Do not touch the nano-SIM card’s metal connectors.

Antenna

Do not touch the antenna unnecessarily.

Normal Use Position

When placing or receiving a phone call, hold your phone to your ear, with the bottom towards your mouth.

Air Bags

Do not place a phone in the area over an air bag or in the air bag deployment area.

Store the phone safely before driving your vehicle.

Seizures/ Blackouts

The phone can produce a bright or flashing light.

Repetitive Motion Injuries

To minimize the risk of RSI when texting or playing games with your phone:

Do not grip the phone too tightly.

Press the buttons lightly.

Use the special features which are designed to minimize the times of pressing buttons, such as Message

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Templates and Predictive Text.

Take lots of breaks to stretch and relax.

Emergency Calls

This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using radio signals, which cannot guarantee connection in all conditions. Therefore, you must never rely solely on any wireless phone for emergency communications.

Loud Noise

This phone is capable of producing loud noises, which may damage your hearing. Turn down the volume before using headphones, Bluetooth stereo headsets or other audio devices.

Phone Heating

Your phone may become warm during charging and during normal use.

Electrical Safety

Accessories

Use only approved accessories.

Do not connect with incompatible products or accessories.

Take care not to touch or allow metal objects, such as coins or key rings, to contact or short-circuit in the battery

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pacemaker. To achieve this, use the phone on the opposite ear to your pacemaker and do not carry it in a breast pocket.

Hearing Aids

People with hearing aids or other cochlear implants may experience interfering noises when using wireless devices or when one is nearby.

The level of interference will depend on the type of hearing device and the distance from the interference source, increasing the separation between them may reduce the interference. You may also consult your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss alternatives.

Medical Devices

Please consult your doctor and the device manufacturer to determine if operation of your phone may interfere with the operation of your medical device.

Hospitals

Switch off your wireless device when requested to do so in hospitals, clinics or health care facilities. These requests are designed to prevent possible interference with sensitive medical equipment.

Aircraft

Switch off your wireless device whenever you are instructed to do so by airport or airline staff.

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terminals.

Connection to a Car

Seek professional advice when connecting a phone interface to the vehicle electrical system.

Faulty and Damaged Products

Do not attempt to disassemble the phone or its accessory.

Only qualified personnel can service or repair the phone or its accessory.

If your phone or its accessory has been submerged in water, punctured, or subjected to a severe fall, do not use it until you have taken it to be checked at an authorized service centre.

Interference

General Statement on Interface

Care must be taken when using the phone in close proximity to personal medical devices, such as pacemakers and hearing aids.

Pacemakers

Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum separation of 15 cm be maintained between a mobile phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the

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Consult the airline staff about the use of wireless devices on board the aircraft. If your device offers a ‘flight mode’, this must be enabled prior to boarding an aircraft.

Interference in Cars

Please note that because of possible interference to electronic equipment, some vehicle manufacturers forbid the use of mobile phones in their vehicles unless a hands-free kit with an external antenna is included in the installation.

Explosive Environments

Petrol Stations and Explosive Atmospheres

In locations with potentially explosive atmospheres, obey all posted signs to turn off wireless devices such as your phone or other radio equipment.

Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres include fuelling areas, below decks on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders.

Blasting Caps and Areas

Power off your mobile phone or wireless device when in a blasting area or in areas posted power off “two-way radios” or “electronic devices” to avoid interfering with blasting operations.

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ZTE BLADE A521 User Manual

Getting Started

 

Headset

 

jack

 

 

Overview

 

Back

Earpiece

Front camera

camera

Front flash

light

Flash

 

 

& light

 

 

key

Back cover

 

 

 

key

 

 

 

Speaker

 

 

 

Charging/

 

 

 

micro-USB

Microphone

Back key

apps key

jack

 

 

 

 

key

 

 

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Keys Explained

Key

Function

 

Power Key

Pres s and hold to turn on or off airplane

 

mod

, restart, selec

phone modes, or

 

powe r off.

 

 

Pres s to turn off or o n the screen display.

Home K y

Touch to return to the home screen from

 

any a pplication or sc reen.

 

Touch and hold to use Google Sear ch.

Back Ke y

Touch to

go to the prev ous screen.

Recent apps

Touch to

see recently used apps.

Key

 

 

 

Volume Key

Press or hold either end

of the key to t rn the

 

volume up or down.

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE:

 

 

 

The positions of the Rec ent apps key

nd the Back k ey are

interchan geable through

Settings > Featured > Navig ation

keys.

 

 

 

Starting up

Installing the nano-SIM Card and the microSDXC™ Card

The nano-SIM card can be installed or removed while the phone is turned on.Power off your phone before removing or replacing the battery.

The microSDXC card (optional, not included) 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.Place your finger in the slot at the bottom of the back cover to lift and remove the cover.

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