ZTE BLADE VEC User Manual

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Blade Vec

WCDMA/GSM Mobile Phone

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.

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 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 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 the 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.

microSDHC logo

is a trademark of the SD-3C, LLC.

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

Version No.: R1.0

Edition Time : June 30, 2014

Contents
Getting Started .......................................................	11
Getting to Know Your Phone .............................................	11
Knowing the Keys..............................................................	12
Installing the micro-SIM Card ............................................	13
Installing the microSDHC™ Card ......................................	14
Charging the Battery..........................................................	16
Extending the Battery Life .................................................	17
Powering On/Off................................................................	18
Restarting the Phone.........................................................	18
Setting Up for the First Time..............................................	18
Locking/Unlocking the Screen and Keys ...........................	19
Using the Touch Screen ....................................................	20
Getting to Know the Home Screen ....................................	23
Personalizing..........................................................	25
Changing the System Language .......................................	25
Setting the Date and Time .................................................	25
Changing Ringtone and Notification Sound.......................	26
Turning On/Off System Sounds.........................................	26
Adjusting Volumes.............................................................	27
Switching to Silent/Meeting Mode .....................................	27
Applying New Wallpapers..................................................	28
Changing Screen Brightness.............................................	28
Protecting Your Phone With Screen Locks ........................	29

Protecting Your Phone With Encryption .............................	30
Knowing the Basics...............................................	32
Monitoring the Phone Status..............................................	32
Managing Notifications ......................................................	33
Managing Shortcuts and Widgets ......................................	36
Organizing With Folders ....................................................	37
Rearranging the Primary Shortcuts....................................	38
Entering Text......................................................................	39
Editing Text ........................................................................	45
Opening and Switching Apps.............................................	47
Connecting to Networks and Devices..................	47
Connecting to Mobile Networks .........................................	47
Connecting to Wi-Fi® .........................................................	49
Using Wi-Fi Direct® ............................................................	53
Connecting to Bluetooth® Devices .....................................	54
Connecting to Your Computer via USB..............................	56
Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection ...............................	59
Sharing Windows PC Internet via USB Cable....................	62
Connecting to Virtual Private Networks..............................	62
Phone Calls ............................................................	64
Placing and Ending Calls...................................................	64
Answering or Rejecting Calls.............................................	65
Working With the Call History ............................................	66
Calling Your Contacts.........................................................	67
Checking Voicemail ...........................................................	67

Using Options During a Call ..............................................	68
Managing Multi-party Calls ................................................	69
Adjusting Your Call Settings ..............................................	70
People .....................................................................	75
Checking Contact Details ..................................................	75
Adding a New Contact.......................................................	75
Setting Up Your Own Profile ..............................................	76
Importing, Exporting, and Sharing Contacts ......................	76
Working With Favorite Contacts ........................................	77
Working With Groups ........................................................	78
Searching for a Contact.....................................................	80
Editing Contacts ................................................................	81
Accounts.................................................................	83
Adding or Removing Accounts...........................................	83
Configuring Account Sync .................................................	84
Email .......................................................................	86
Setting Up the First Email Account ....................................	86
Checking Your Emails........................................................	86
Responding to an Email ....................................................	87
Writing and Sending an Email ...........................................	88
Adding and Editing Email Accounts...................................	89
Changing General Email Settings .....................................	90
Gmail™ ...................................................................	91
Opening Your Gmail Inbox.................................................	91
Switching Accounts............................................................	91

Writing and Sending a Message ........................................	92
Replying to or Forwarding a Message ...............................	92
Working With Received Attachments .................................	93
Working With Labels..........................................................	93
Changing Gmail Settings ...................................................	94
Messaging ..............................................................	95
Opening the Messaging Screen.........................................	95
Sending a Message ...........................................................	95
Replying to a Message ......................................................	96
Forwarding a Message ......................................................	97
Copying a Message ...........................................................	97
Changing Message Settings..............................................	98
Calendar .................................................................	99
Viewing Your Calendars and Events..................................	99
Creating an Event ............................................................	101
Editing or Deleting an Event ............................................	101
Changing Calendar Settings............................................	102
Google+™.............................................................	103
Browser ................................................................	105
Opening the Browser .......................................................	105
Downloading Files ...........................................................	106
Changing Browser Settings .............................................	106
Maps .....................................................................	107
Activating Location Services............................................	107

Getting Your Location ......................................................	107
Searching for a Location..................................................	108
Getting Directions to Your Destination.............................	108
Searching for Local Places..............................................	109
Google Now™ and Search ..................................	111
Enabling Google Now.......................................................	111
Searching With Text..........................................................	111
Searching by Speaking....................................................	112
Changing Search Settings...............................................	112
Capturing a Photo or a Video ..........................................	113
Customizing Camera Settings .........................................	115
Gallery...................................................................	118
Opening Gallery ..............................................................	118
Working With Albums ......................................................	118
Working With Pictures .....................................................	119
Retouching Your Pictures ................................................	120
Playing Videos.................................................................	120
Music.....................................................................	121
Copying Music Files to Your Phone.................................	121
Viewing Your Music Library .............................................	122
Set a Song as the Default Ringtone ................................	122
Playing Music ..................................................................	123
Managing Playlists...........................................................	124

Play Music ............................................................	125
Playing Your Music ..........................................................	125
Managing Playlists...........................................................	127
Video Player .........................................................	129
Playing and Controlling Videos ........................................	129
Managing Video Files ......................................................	129
FM Radio ..............................................................	130
Scanning and Saving Channels.......................................	131
Listening to FM Radio......................................................	131
Recording Radio Programs .............................................	132
Editing a Saved Channel .................................................	132
Sound Recorder...................................................	133
Recording a Voice Memo.................................................	133
Playing a Voice Memo .....................................................	133
More Apps ............................................................	134
Calculator ........................................................................	134
Chrome™ ........................................................................	134
Clock................................................................................	134
Downloads.......................................................................	136
Drive ................................................................................	136
File Manager....................................................................	136
System Updates ..............................................................	137
ToDo ................................................................................	137
Google Play™ Store ............................................	138

Browsing and Searching for Apps....................................	138
Downloading and Installing Apps.....................................	138
Creating a Google Wallet™ Account ...............................	139
Requesting a Refund for a Paid App ...............................	140
Managing Your Downloads..............................................	140
Settings.................................................................	142
Wireless and Networks....................................................	142
Device .............................................................................	144
Personal ..........................................................................	148
Accounts..........................................................................	152
System ............................................................................	152
Upgrading the Phone Software...........................	154
Troubleshooting...................................................	155
For Your Safety.....................................................	160
General Safety ................................................................	160
Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure.....................................	161
FCC Compliance .............................................................	163
Distraction .......................................................................	164
Product Handling.............................................................	164
Electrical Safety...............................................................	168
Radio Frequency Interference .........................................	169
Explosive Environments ..................................................	171

Getting Started

Getting to Know Your Phone

Indicator

Light

Front

Camera

Touch

Screen

Auxiliary

Microphone

Proximity &

Light Sensor

Earpiece

Volume

Key

Power

Key

Main Microphone

Headset Jack

Charging/ micro-USB Jack

Back

Camera

Flash

	micro-SIM Card Tray
	microSDHC Card Tray
	Speaker
Knowing the Keys
Key	Function
Power Key	• Press and hold to turn on or off airplane mode,
	enable or disable sound or vibration, restart, or
	power off.
	• Press to turn off or on the display.
Volume Key	Press or hold either end of the key to turn the volume
	up or down.
	12

Key		Function
On-screen		• Touch to return to the home screen from any
Keys		application or screen.
		• Touch and slide upwards to open Google Search.
		Touch to go to the previous screen.
		Touch to see recently used applications.

Installing the micro-SIM Card

1.Insert the tip of the tray eject tool into the hole beside the micro-SIM card tray.

2.Pull out the micro-SIM card tray and place the micro-SIM card on the trays as shown. Then carefully install the tray back.

Installing the microSDHC™ Card

The microSDHC card can be installed and removed while the phone is turned on. Unmount the microSDHC card before removing it.

1.Insert the tip of the tray eject tool into the hole beside 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 remove or replace it randomly.

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.

If the battery is low, there will be a pop-up message on the screen. As you charge your phone, the screen will tell you the exact battery level on the lock screen. See Locking/Unlocking the Screen and Keys.

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.

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 10 minutes. Contact 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 auto-sync, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 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; each query drains your battery.

Powering On/Off

•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.

Restarting the Phone

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.

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 & Reset), you need to do some settings before using it.

Flick the language field to select the language and touch . 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 (the phone goes into sleep mode at the same time) when not in use and to turn the screen back on and unlock it when you need it.

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 a certain period of 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. The lock screen is displayed.

2.Touch and hold on the screen. -or-

Slide upwards to use Google Search or touch to use the camera.

NOTE:

If you have set a voice lock, an unlock pattern, a PIN or password for your phone (see Protecting Your Phone With Screen Locks),

you’ll need to speak the voice command, draw the pattern or enter the PIN/password to unlock the screen.

Using the Touch Screen

Your phone’s touch screen lets you control actions through a variety of touch gestures.

•Touch

When you want to type using the onscreen keyboard, select onscreen items such as application and settings icons, or press 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.

•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, 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 screen check box needs to be selected for the screen orientation to automatically change. Touch > > Settings > Display > Auto-rotate screen.

NOTE:

You can also access the screen rotation control by pulling down the status bar and touch > AUTO ROTATION.

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 shortcuts, folders, widgets, and more.

Status &

Notifications

Wallpaper

Shortcut

Primary

Shortcuts

Extended 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.

See Managing Shortcuts and Widgets for more information on how to add or remove additional home screen panels.

Personalizing

Changing the System Language

1.Touch > > Settings > Language & input > Language.

2.Select the language you need.

Setting the Date and Time

1.Touch > > Settings > Date & time.

2.Set the date, time, time zone, and date/time format.

f To adjust the date and time automatically, touch

Automatic date & time and select Use network-provided time or Use GPS-provided time.

fTo adjust the date and time manually, touch Automatic date & time and select Off. Then touch Set date / Set time to change the date and the time.

fTo adjust the time zone automatically, check Automatic time zone.

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

fTo adjust the format of time and date, touch Use 24-hour format or Choose date format.

Changing Ringtone and Notification Sound

You can customize the default ringtone for incoming calls and the default notification sound.

1.Touch > > Settings > Audio profile > (General).

2.Touch Voice call ringtone, Video call ringtone, or Default notification sound.

3.Scroll through the ringtone list and select the ringtone you want to use.

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 > > Settings > Audio profile > (General).

2.Check or uncheck Dial pad touch tones, Touch sounds, Screen lock sound, or Vibrate on touch.

NOTE:

All system sounds are disabled in Silent or Meeting mode, even if the options above are checked.

Adjusting Volumes

1.Touch > > Settings > Audio profile > (General) > Volumes.

2.Drag the sliders to adjust the volume for each type of audio.

3.Touch OK to save.

NOTE:

You can adjust the media volume when a media application (such as Videos or Music) 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).

Switching to Silent/Meeting Mode

You can set the phone to silent or meeting mode by using one of the following methods.

•Press and hold the Power Key and then touch to enable

silent mode, touch to enable meeting mode, or touch to enable general mode.

•Keep pressing the lower end of the Volume Key when no

media application is active. When the icon appears on the status bar, the phone is in meeting mode. When the icon appears on the status bar, the phone is in silent mode.

•Open the Quick Settings and touch AUDIO PROFILES to select Silent or Meeting. See Use Quick Settings.

•Touch > > Settings > Audio profile, and touch Silent or Meeting.

Applying New Wallpapers

You can set the wallpaper for the home screen.

1.Touch and hold a blank area of the home screen.

2.Touch WALLPAPERS.

3.Slide the preview images at the bottom to select the wallpaper you like. Some images are static or animated. You can also touch Pick image or Video Wallpaper to see other choices.

4.Touch Set wallpaper.

Changing Screen Brightness

1.Touch > > Settings > Display > Brightness.

2.Touch AUTO to turn on or off automatic brightness adjustment. You can also drag the slider to turn off auto-adjustment and change the screen brightness manually.

NOTE:

You can turn on or off automatic adjustment without going to the Settings menu. Just swipe down the status bar at the top of the screen, touch and touch the BRIGHTNESS button. See Use Quick Settings for more information.

Protecting Your Phone With Screen Locks

You can protect your phone by creating a screen lock. When it is enabled, you need to touch and hold certain icon, look at the front camera, draw a pattern or enter a numeric PIN or a password to unlock the phone’s screen and keys.

1.Touch > > Settings > Security > Screen lock.

2.Touch Long Press, Voice Unlock, Pattern, PIN or Password.

f Touch Long Press to enable screen lock and allow

unlocking with a ‘touch and hold’ gesture. You can unlock the screen by touching and holding on the display.

fTouch Voice Unlock to let the phone record your voice commands. You can unlock the screen or open a few applications by speaking your unlock command or wake up command. You also need to set a pattern or PIN in case the phone cannot recognize your voice.

fTouch Pattern to create a pattern you must draw to unlock the screen.

fTouch PIN or Password to set a numeric PIN or a password that you must enter to unlock the screen.

IMPORTANT: If you forget the pattern you set, try five times and touch FORGOT PATTERN to sign in to the Google Account you have added on the phone and reset the screen lock. You need an active Internet connection. You can also upgrade the phone software. See Upgrading the Phone Software.

Protecting Your Phone With Encryption

You can encrypt all the data on your phone: Google Accounts, application data, music and other media, downloaded information, and so on. If you do, you must enter a numeric PIN or a password each time you power on your phone.

WARNING!

Encryption is irreversible. The only way to revert to an unencrypted phone is to perform a factory data reset which erases all your data.

Encryption provides additional protection in case your phone is stolen and may be required or recommended in some organizations. Consult your system administrator before turning it on. In many cases the PIN or password you set for encryption is controlled by the system administrator.

Before turning on encryption, prepare as follows:

•Set a lock screen PIN or password.

•Charge the battery.

•Keep the phone connected to the charger.

•Schedule an hour or more for the encryption process. You must not interrupt it or you will lose some or all of your data.

When you're ready to turn on encryption:

1.Touch > > Settings > Security > Encrypt phone.

2.Read the information about encryption carefully.

The Encrypt phone button is dimmed if your battery is not charged or your phone is not plugged in.

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