ZTE Blade V10
User Manual
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 © 2019 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.ztedevices.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
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The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by ZTE Corporation is under license.
microSDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited. DTS, the Symbol, & DTS and the Symbol together are registered trademarks or trademarks of DTS, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
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Instructional Icons
NOTE
CAUTION
WARNING
Additional information, supplementary instruction or tips for the operation of the product.
Safety information that, if ignored, may cause minor damage to the equipment or service interruption.
Safety information that, if ignored, may cause serious damage to the equipment or danger to personal safety.
Version No.: R1.1
Edition Time: January 3, 2019
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Contents
Getting Started......................................................... |
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Getting to Know Your Phone ............................................... |
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Key Functions.................................................................... |
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Installing the nano-SIM Card and microSDXC™ Card |
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(Optional)........................................................................... |
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Charging the Battery.......................................................... |
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Powering You Phone On/Off.............................................. |
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Setting Up for the First Time.............................................. |
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Knowing the Home Screen................................................ |
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Locking/Unlocking the Screen and Keys............................. |
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Using the Touch Screen .................................................... |
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Extending Home Screen Panels........................................ |
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Choosing Your Wallpaper .................................................. |
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Removing Items from Your Home Screen ......................... |
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Personalizing.......................................................... |
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Changing the System Language ....................................... |
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Setting the Date and Time ................................................. |
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Turning System Sounds On/Off......................................... |
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Using Do not Disturb Mode ............................................... |
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Protecting Your Phone With Screen Locks ........................ |
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Protecting Your Phone With Screen Pinning ..................... |
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Using Your Fingerprint....................................................... |
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Using Facial Recognition................................................... |
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Knowing the Basics............................................... |
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Status and Notification Icons ............................................. |
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Entering Text...................................................................... |
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Connecting to Networks and Devices.................. |
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Connecting to Mobile Networks ......................................... |
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Connecting to Wi-Fi ........................................................... |
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Connecting to Bluetooth Devices....................................... |
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Wi-Fi Direct® ...................................................................... |
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USB On-The-Go (OTG) ..................................................... |
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Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection ............................... |
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Connecting to Virtual Private Networks.............................. |
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Phone Calls ............................................................ |
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Placing Calls...................................................................... |
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Answering or Rejecting Calls............................................. |
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Checking Voicemail ........................................................... |
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Using Options During a Call............................................... |
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Managing Multi-party Calls ................................................ |
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Adjusting Your Call Settings............................................... |
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Contacts ................................................................. |
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Adding a New Contact ....................................................... |
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Searching for a Contact .................................................... |
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Editing Contacts................................................................. |
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Messages ............................................................... |
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Opening the Messages Screen.......................................... |
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Sending a Message........................................................... |
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Changing Message Settings.............................................. |
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Browser .................................................................. |
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Opening the Browser......................................................... |
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Using Multiple Browser Tabs ............................................. |
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Downloading Files ............................................................. |
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Changing Browser Settings ............................................... |
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Camera.................................................................... |
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Capturing a Photo ............................................................. |
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Recording Videos .............................................................. |
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Using Other Camera Modes.............................................. |
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More Apps and Features ....................................... |
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Music ................................................................................. |
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Clock ................................................................................. |
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File Manager ..................................................................... |
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Voice Recorder.................................................................. |
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Google Apps...................................................................... |
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Settings................................................................... |
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Mobile Networks................................................................ |
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Sound ................................................................................ |
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Location............................................................................. |
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Accounts............................................................................ |
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Languages & Input ............................................................ |
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Reset................................................................................. |
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System Update .................................................................. |
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For Your Safety ...................................................... |
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General Safety................................................................... |
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FCC RF Exposure Information (SAR)................................ |
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FCC Regulations ............................................................... |
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Distractions........................................................................ |
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Product Handling ............................................................... |
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Electrical Safety................................................................. |
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Radio Frequency Interference ........................................... |
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Explosive Environments .................................................... |
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Getting Started
Getting to Know Your Phone
Auxiliary microphone
Indicator light
Touch screen
Main microphone
Earpiece
Proximity & light sensor
Front camera
Volume key
Power key
Speaker
Charging/USB
Type-C jack
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Headset jack |
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Dual-lens |
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Back camera |
Fingerprint |
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Flash |
sensor |
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nano-SIM/ |
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microSDXC |
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card tray |
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Key Functions
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Function |
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Power key |
Press and hold to restart or power off. |
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Press to turn on/off the screen display. |
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Volume keys |
Press or hold to turn the volume up or down. |
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Touch to return to the home screen from any |
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application or screen. |
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(Home key) |
Touch and hold to use the Google Assistant. |
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Swipe up the home screen from the Home |
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key to view the recently used apps. Swipe up |
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the screen from the Home key again to view |
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all the apps. |
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(Back key) |
Touch to go to the previous screen. |
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Installing the nano-SIM Card and
microSDXC™ Card (Optional)
The nano-SIM card can be installed or removed while the phone is turned on.
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 or micro-SIM card. You can get a standard nano-SIM card from your service provider.
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1.Insert the tip of the tray eject tool into the hole on the card tray.
2.Pull out the card tray and place the nano-SIM card and the microSDXC card on the tray, as shown. Carefully slide the tray back into place.
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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.
WARNING!
Use only ZTE-approved chargers and USB cables. The use of unapproved accessories could damage your phone or cause the battery to explode.
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.
NOTE:
Use the charger that comes in-box with your phone to charge the battery.
WARNING!
Do not remove the back cover. The battery is not removable. Removal may cause fire or explosion.
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1.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.
2.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 5 minutes. Contact the customer service if you still cannot power on the phone after prolonged charging.
NOTE:
If the screen freezes or takes too long to respond, try pressing and holding the Power key for about 10 seconds to restart the phone.
Powering You Phone On/Off
Press and hold the Power key to power on your phone.
To power off, press and hold the Power key and touch Power off.
Setting Up for the First Time
When you first power on your phone after you purchase it or reset it to factory settings, you need to do some settings before using it.
Touch the language field to select a language. Then touch START and follow the prompts to set up your Wi-Fi connection, date & time, Google services, device protection and other options.
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Knowing 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.
Your home screen is extendable, providing more space for shortcuts, folders, widgets, and more. Simply swipe left or right on the screen to see the extended panels.
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.
Locking 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 a period of time of inactivity. You will still be able to receive messages and calls while the phone screen is off.
Unlocking the Screen and Keys
1.Press the Power key to turn the screen on.
2.Swipe up the screen to unlock the phone, or double-tap a notification to open the related app.
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NOTE:
If you have set a pattern, PIN or password for your phone, you’ll need to draw the pattern, or enter the PIN/password to unlock your screen.
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 view the available options for an item (for example, a message or a link in a web page), touch and hold the item.
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.
Pinch
In some apps (such as Maps or a web browser), you can zoom in and out by placing two fingers on the screen at once
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and pinching them together (to zoom out) or spreading them apart (to zoom in).
Rotate the screen
1.Swipe down the screen from the status bar to open the notification panel, and drag the panel downwards to find the view the Quick Settings switches.
2.Find and turn on Auto-rotate.
3.For most screens, you can change the screen orientation from portrait to landscape by turning the phone sideways.
Extending Home Screen Panels
Your home screen is extendable, providing more space for shortcuts, 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. To add a new home screen panel:
1.Touch and hold an empty area of the home screen.
2.Slide the home screen thumbnails left and touch 
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Choosing Your Wallpaper
You can set the wallpaper for the home screen and lock screen.
1.Swipe up the home screen twice from the Home key to view all the apps, and touch Settings > Display > Advanced >
Wallpaper.
2.Touch My photos or select a built-in wallpaper and use it as the wallpaper.
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NOTE:
Another way to set the wallpapers:
Touch and hold an empty area of the home screen and select the WALLPAPERS tab. Then select a built-in image, or an image from your gallery.
Removing Items from Your Home Screen
1.Touch and hold the item you want to delete.
2.Drag it to 
Remove to delete it.
3.If the item is an application, touch OK to uninstall it.
NOTE:
Some preinstalled apps cannot be uninstalled.
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Personalizing
Changing the System Language
1.Swipe up the home screen twice from the Home key to view all the apps, and touch Settings > System > Languages & input > Languages.
2.To add a system language, touch Add a language, and then select the language you need.
3.Touch and hold 
next to the language you want to use, and drag it to the top of the list.
Setting the Date and Time
1.Swipe up the home screen twice from the Home key to view all the apps, and touch Settings > System > Date & time.
2.Set the date, time, time zone, and time format.
To adjust the date and time automatically, touch to select
Use network-provided time or Use GPS-provided time.
To adjust the date and time manually, touch and turn off
Automatic date & time and touch Set date / Set time to change the date and time.
To adjust the time zone automatically, touch to turn on
Automatic time zone.
To adjust the time zone manually, touch to turn off
Automatic time zone and touch Select time zone.
To adjust the time format, touch Use 24-hour format to
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turn it on or off.
Turning System Sounds On/Off
1.Swipe up the home screen twice from the Home key to view all the apps, and touch Settings > Sound > Advanced.
2.In the Other sounds and vibrations section, touch the switch beside each option to turn it on or off.
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.
1.Swipe up the home screen twice from the Home key to view all the apps, and touch Settings> Sound > Do Not Disturb.
2.Set the following options:
Behavior
Sound & vibration
Select which types of notifications will be permitted when
Do not disturb is enabled.
Notifications
Select the behavior of the phone when receiving notifications in Do not disturb mode.
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Exceptions
Calls
Select which type of calls you want to allow when Do not disturb is enabled. The item(s) you allow will not be muted.
Messages, events & reminders
Select to allow the messages, events or reminders which
will not be muted in Do not disturb mode.
Schedule
Duration
Configure the duration of Do not disturb mode. You can select one option from Until you turn off, For 1 hour
(default duration, can be customized) and Ask every time.
Turn on automatically
Configure the rules for turning on Do not disturb mode automatically. You can configure the rules for Sleeping and Event, or add a new rule by touching Add rule.
Sleeping: Select the Days, Start time, and End time for the Sleep rule. You can also configure if the Alarm can
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override end time. Finally, turn on Use rule to activate Do not disturb mode according to your settings.
Event: Do not disturb mode will be activated automatically during calendar events. You can choose to apply the rule to events from Any calendar or PC Sync, and according to your reply to the event invitation.
NOTE:
You can activate Do not disturb mode from the Quick Settings menu. Slide the Status Bar down twice to open Quick Settings, and then touch Do not disturb to quickly turn on or off Do not disturb mode.
Protecting Your Phone With Screen
Locks
You can protect your phone by creating a screen lock. When enabled, you need to swipe up from screen, and then draw a pattern or enter a numeric PIN or a password to unlock the phone’s screen and keys.
1.Swipe up the home screen twice from the Home key to view all the apps, and touch Settings > Security & location > Screen lock.
2.Touch None, Swipe, Pattern, PIN, or Password.
Touch None to disable screen lock protection.
Touch Swipe to enable unlocking by swiping up on the lock screen.
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Touch Pattern to create a pattern that you must draw to unlock the screen.
Touch PIN or Password to set a numeric PIN or a password that you must enter to unlock the screen.
3.For Pattern, PIN, or Password lock, select how you would like notifications and their contents to show when the phone is locked, and then touch DONE.
NOTE:
Remember the pattern, PIN, or password you set. Otherwise you will need to upgrade the phone software to use the phone.
Protecting Your Phone With Screen
Pinning
You can use the screen pinning feature to keep an app in view, so others cannot switch to other apps or access your personal information.
Turning On Screen Pinning
1.Swipe up the home screen twice from the Home key to view all the apps, and touch Settings > Security & location > Advanced > Screen pinning.
2.Touch the On/Off switch.
3.If you want to be asked for the unlock pattern, PIN, or password before unpinning the screen, switch on Ask for unlock pattern/PIN/password before unpinning when the screen lock has been set.
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