
ZTE Blade S6
Quick Start Guide
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LEGAL INFORMATION
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trademarks by ZTE Corporation is under li-
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Version No.: R1.0
Edition Time : February 10, 2015
Manual No. : 079584507263
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Getting to Know Your Phone
Front Camera
Earpiece
nano-SIM
Card Tray
microSDHC
Card Tray
Menu Key
Flash
Back Camera
Charging/ micro-
USB Jack
Proximity &
Light Sensor
Volume Key
Power Key
Touch Screen
Back Key
Home Key
Headset Jack
Auxiliary
Microphone
Speaker
Main
Microphone
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Key Function
• Press and hold to turn
on or off airplane mode,
enable no interruptions
mode, priority interruptions
Power Key
Home Key
Back Key
Menu Key
Volume Key
NOTE:
You can exchange the positions of the Back
Key and the Menu Key. Touch Settings > Cus-
tom bottom key from the home screen and
select one case.
only mode, silent mode
with vibration, disable
silent mode, power off or
reboot the phone.
• Press to turn off or on the
screen display.
• Touch to return to the
home screen.
• Touch and hold to open
Google Search.
Touch to go to the previous
screen.
• Touch to view the options
for the current screen.
• Touch and hold to see
recently used applications.
Press or hold either end of the
key to turn the volume up or
down.
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Installing the nano-SIM Card
Power off your phone before installing or re-
moving the nano-SIM card.
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 on the nano-SIM card tray.
2. Pull out the nano-SIM card tray and place
the nano-SIM cards on the tray, as shown.
Then carefully install the tray back.
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Installing the microSDHC™ Card
(Not Included)
A microSDHC card can be installed or removed
while the phone is turned on. You need to un-
mount the microSDHC card before removing it.
1. Insert the tip of the tray eject tool into the
hole on the microSDHC card tray.
2. Pull out the tray and place the card on the
tray, as shown. Then carefully install the tray
back.
NOTE:
Some applications may require a microSDHC
card to work normally or may store certain data
on it. Therefore, it is recommended that you
keep a microSDHC card installed and not re-
move or replace it randomly.
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Charging the Battery
Your phone’s battery should have enough pow-
er for the phone to turn on, nd a signal, and
make a few calls. You should fully charge the
battery as soon as possible.
WARNING!
Use only ZTE-approved chargers and cables.
The use of unapproved accessories could dam-
age your phone or cause the battery to explode.
CAUTION:
Do not remove or change the built-in recharge-
able battery in your phone by yourself. The
battery can only be changed by ZTE or ZTE
authorised service provider.
1. Connect the adapter to the charging jack.
Ensure that the adapter is inserted in the
correct direction.
2. Connect the charger to a standard AC power
outlet.
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.
Powering On/Off Your Phone
Ensure that the battery is charged.
• Press and hold the Power Key to turn on
your phone.
• To turn it off, press and hold the Power Key
to open the options menu. Touch Power off
and then touch OK.
You can also press and hold the Power Key for
about 10 seconds to turn off your phone.
Waking Up Your Phone
Your phone automatically goes into sleep mode
when it is not in use for some time. The display
is turned off to save power and the keys are
locked to prevent accidental operations.
You can wake up your phone by turning on the
display and unlocking the keys.
1. Press the Power Key to turn the screen on.
2. Swipe up to unlock.
NOTE: If you have set an unlock pattern, a
PIN or a password for your phone, you’ll need
to draw the pattern, or enter the PIN/password
to unlock your phone.
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Using the Touch Screen
Your phone’s touch screen enables you to con-
trol 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 nger.
• 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.
• Swipe or Slide
To swipe or slide means to quickly drag your
nger vertically or horizontally across the
screen.
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• Drag
To drag, press and hold your nger with
some pressure before you start to move
your nger. While dragging, do not release
your nger until you have reached the target
position.
• Pinch
In some apps (such as Maps, Browser, and
Gallery), you can zoom in and out by placing
two ngers on the screen at once and pinch-
ing them together (to zoom out) or spread-
ing 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.
Product Safety Information
Don’t make or receive phone
calls while driving. Never text
while driving.
For body-worn operations, main-
tain a separation of 15 mm.
Small parts may cause choking.
Your phone can produce a loud
sound.
To prevent possible hearing dam-
age, do not listen at high volume
levels for long periods.
Avoid contact with anything mag-
netic.
Keep away from pacemakers and
other electronic medical devices.
Turn off when asked to in hospi-
tals and medical facilities.
Turn off when told to on aircraft
and at airport.
Turn off when near explosive
materials or liquids.
Don’t use at gas stations.
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Your phone may produce a bright
or ashing light.
Don’t dispose of your phone in
re.
Avoid extreme temperatures.
Avoid contact with liquids. Keep
your phone dry.
Do not attempt to disassemble
your phone.
Only use approved accessories.
Don’t rely on your phone as a
primary device for emergency
communications.
Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure
General Statement on RF Energy
Your phone contains a transmitter and a re-
ceiver. When it is ON, it receives and transmits
RF energy. When you communicate with your
phone, the system handling your call controls
the power level at which your phone transmits.
Body Worn Operation
Important safety information regarding radio
frequency radiation (RF) exposure:
To ensure compliance with RF exposure guide-
lines the phone must be used with a minimum
of 15 mm separation from the body.
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