ZTE Geek User Guide

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ZTE V975

Quick Start Guide

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LEGAL INFORMATION

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Version No. : R1.0
Edition Time : 201404

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Getting to Know Your Phone

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Power Key

 Press and hold to power on, select phone modes, turn on/off

airplane mode, reboot or power off your phone.

 Press to turn off or on the screen display.

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Home Key

 Touch to return to the home screen from any application or

screen.

 Touch and hold to active Google search.

Menu Key

 Touch to get the options for the current screen.
 Touch and hold to see recently used applications.

Back Key

Touch to go to the previous screen.

Volume Key

Press or hold to turn the volume up or down.

Starting Up

Switch off your phone before installing or replacing the battery or
the SIM card. The microSDHC™ card is optional and can be
installed and removed while the phone is turned on. Unmount the

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microSDHC card before removing it.

1. Place your finger in the slot at the bottom of the back cover to
lift and remove the cover.

2. Hold the SIM card with its cut corner oriented as shown and
slip it into the card holder.

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3. Hold your microSDHC card with the metal contacts facing
down and slide it into the microSDHC card slot.

NOTE: Your phone may come with a pre-installed
microSDHC card. Some applications may not function
normally after you remove the card, pre-installed or
otherwise.

4. Align the connectors on the phone and the battery and slide
the battery into the compartment. Then gently press the
battery down until it is secured.

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5. Align the back cover with the back of the phone and press the
cover back into place. Make sure all the tabs are secure and
there are no gaps around the cover.

Charging the Battery

6. 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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7. Connect the charger to a standard AC power outlet.

8. Disconnect the charger when the battery is fully charged.

Powering On/Off Your Phone

Make sure the battery is charged before powering on.

 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 > OK.

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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 application shortcuts, folders, widgets,
and more.

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NOTE: Your home screen extends beyond the initial screen,
providing more space for shortcuts, widgets, and folders. Simply
swipe left or right to see the extended home screens.

Opening Applications

1. Touch the Home Key if the current screen is not the home
screen.

2. Touch .

3. Slide left or right on the screen and touch an app to open it.

Adding Shortcuts or Widgets

1. Touch the Home Key > .

2. If you want to add a widget, touch Widgets.

3. Touch and hold a widget or an app icon and drag it to the
home screen.

Removing Shortcuts or Widgets

1. Touch and hold a widget or shortcut on the home screen.

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2. Drag it to to remove it.

Organizing Shortcuts With Folders

1. Touch and hold the shortcut on the Home Screen you want to
add into a folder until appears.

2. Drag the shortcut to and release it. A new folder
will be created and the shortcut is added into the folder.

Applying New Wallpapers

You can set the wallpaper for the home screen or lock
screen.

1. Touch the Home Key > Menu Key > Customization
settings.

2. Touch Wallpaper for home screen or Wallpaper for lock
screen.

3. Select a wallpaper source from Gallery, Live
Wallpapers, or Wallpapers and touch the image or
animation you want to use as the wallpaper.