ZTE Grand X Plus User Manual

ZTE GRAND X Plus

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 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 SD-3C, LLC.

technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.

SRS TruMedia™, a feature-rich audio solution tuned specifically for mobile devices, provides a cinema-like surround headphone performance with deep, rich bass.

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

Version No.: R1.0

Edition Time: October 20, 2014

is a trademark of SRS Labs, Inc. TruMedia

Contents

Getting Started .......................................................12

Getting to Know Your Phone ............................................. 12

Knowing the Keys.............................................................. 14

Installing the micro-SIM Card and Battery ......................... 14

Installing the microSDHC™ Card (Not Included)...............17

Charging the Battery..........................................................18

Extending the Battery Life ................................................. 20

Powering On/Off................................................................ 20

Setting Up for the First Time.............................................. 21

Locking/Unlocking the Screen and Keys ........................... 21

Using the Touch Screen .................................................... 22

Getting to Know the Home Screen.................................... 25

Personalizing..........................................................27

Changing the System Language ....................................... 27

Setting the Date and Time ................................................. 27

Changing Ringtone and Notification Sound....................... 28

Turning On/Off System Sounds......................................... 28

Adjusting Volume...............................................................28

Switching to Silent Mode ................................................... 29

Applying New Wallpapers.................................................. 30

Changing Screen Brightness............................................. 30

Protecting Your Phone With Screen Locks........................ 31

Protecting Your Phone With Encryption............................. 32

Knowing the Basics...............................................34

Monitoring the Phone Status..............................................34

Managing Notifications ......................................................35

Managing Shortcuts and Widgets ......................................38

Organizing With Folders ....................................................39

Setting the Home Screen Transition Effect........................40

Application List Screen ......................................................40

Rearranging the Primary Shortcuts....................................41

Entering Text......................................................................42

Editing Text ........................................................................46

Opening and Switching Apps.............................................47

Connecting to Networks and Devices..................49

Connecting to Mobile Networks.........................................49

Connecting to Wi-Fi®.........................................................51

Using Wi-Fi Direct®............................................................55

Connecting to Bluetooth® Devices.....................................56

Connecting to Your Computer via USB..............................60

Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection ...............................62

Connecting to Virtual Private Networks..............................65

Phone Calls ............................................................ 67

Placing and Ending Calls...................................................67

Answering or Rejecting Calls.............................................68

Working With the Call History ............................................69

Calling Your Contacts.........................................................70

Checking Voicemail ...........................................................70

Using Options During a Call .............................................. 71

Managing Multi-party Calls................................................ 72

Adjusting Your Call Settings .............................................. 73

Contacts..................................................................80

Checking Contact Details .................................................. 80

Adding a New Contact....................................................... 81

Setting Up Your Own Profile.............................................. 81

Importing, Exporting, and Sharing Contacts...................... 82

Working With Favorite Contacts ........................................ 84

Working With Groups ........................................................85

Searching for a Contact..................................................... 87

Editing Contacts ................................................................ 87

Accounts.................................................................90

Adding or Removing Accounts...........................................90

Configuring Account Sync ................................................. 91

Email .......................................................................93

Setting Up the First Email Account .................................... 93

Checking Your Emails........................................................93

Responding to an Email ....................................................94

Writing and Sending an Email ...........................................95

Adding and Editing Email Accounts................................... 96

Changing General Email Settings .....................................97

Gmail™....................................................................98

Opening Your Gmail Inbox.................................................98

Switching Accounts............................................................98

Writing and Sending a Message ........................................99

Replying to or Forwarding a Message...............................99

Working With Received Attachments............................... 100

Working With Labels........................................................100

Changing Gmail Settings.................................................101

Messaging ............................................................ 102

Opening the Messaging Screen.......................................102

Sending a Message......................................................... 102

Replying to a Message ....................................................103

Forwarding a Message .................................................... 104

Copying a Message.........................................................104

Changing Message Settings............................................105

Calendar ............................................................... 106

Viewing Your Calendars and Events................................106

Creating an Event............................................................ 107

Editing or Deleting an Event ............................................108

Changing Calendar Settings............................................108

Google+™.............................................................109

Getting Started With Google+..........................................109

Signing out of Google+.................................................... 110

Browser ................................................................ 111

Opening the Browser....................................................... 111

Using Multiple Browser Tabs............................................ 112

Downloading Files ........................................................... 113

Changing Browser Settings............................................. 113

Maps......................................................................114

Activating Location Services............................................ 114

Getting Your Location ...................................................... 114

Searching for a Location.................................................. 115

Getting Directions to Your Destination............................. 115

Searching for Local Places.............................................. 116

Google Search......................................................118

Searching With Text......................................................... 118

Searching by Speaking.................................................... 118

Changing Search Settings............................................... 119

Camera..................................................................120

Capturing a Photo ...........................................................120

Recording a Video........................................................... 123

Customizing Camera and Camcorder Settings ...............124

Gallery...................................................................126

Opening Gallery ..............................................................126

Working With Albums ...................................................... 126

Working With Pictures ..................................................... 127

Retouching Your Pictures ................................................128

Playing Videos................................................................. 130

Music.....................................................................131

Copying Music Files to Your Phone .................................131

Viewing Your Music Library..............................................132

Setting a Song as the Default Ringtone...........................133

Playing Music...................................................................133

Managing Playlists...........................................................135

Play Music ............................................................ 136

Playing Your Music ..........................................................136

Managing Playlists...........................................................138

Video Player ......................................................... 140

Playing and Controlling Videos........................................140

Managing Video Files ......................................................140

Sound Recorder................................................... 142

Recording a Voice Memo.................................................142

Playing a Voice Memo .....................................................142

More Apps ............................................................ 144

Backup and Restore ........................................................144

Calculator ........................................................................144

Chrome™ ........................................................................144

Clock................................................................................145

Downloads....................................................................... 146

Drive ................................................................................147

File Manager....................................................................147

Note .................................................................................148

System Updates ..............................................................148

Task Manager .................................................................. 148

Unlock Shortcuts ............................................................. 149

Voice Dialer..................................................................... 149

Google Play™ Store ............................................150

Browsing and Searching for Apps.................................... 150

Downloading and Installing Apps..................................... 150

Creating a Google Wallet™ Account ...............................151

Managing Your Downloads .............................................. 152

Settings.................................................................153

General Settings.............................................................. 153

Wireless and Networks.................................................... 157

Device .............................................................................158

Personal .......................................................................... 160

Accounts..........................................................................163

System ............................................................................163

Upgrading the Phone Software...........................165

Troubleshooting...................................................166

For Your Safety.....................................................171

General Safety ................................................................171

Radio Frequency (RF) Energy.........................................172

FCC Regulations ............................................................. 174

IC Notice.......................................................................... 176

Distraction .......................................................................177

Product Handling .............................................................177

Electrical Safety............................................................... 181

Radio Frequency Interference .........................................182

Explosive Environments...................................................184

Getting Started

Getting to Know Your Phone

Indicator Light

Volume Key

Back Key

Front Camera

Proximity & Light Sensor

Earpiece

Touch Screen

Recent Apps Key

Home Key

Headset Jack

Back Camera

Flash

Power Key

Back Cover

Speaker

Charging/ micro-USB Jack

Knowing the Keys

Key Function

Power Key

Home Key

Back Key Touch to go to the previous screen.

• Press and hold to turn on or off the airplane

mode, enable or disable sound or vibration, restart, or power off.

• Press to turn off or on the screen display.

• Touch to return to the home screen from any

application or screen.

• Touch and hold to open Google Search.

Recent Apps Key

Volum e K ey Press or hold either end of the key to turn the

Touch to see recently used applications.

volume up or down.

Installing the micro-SIM Card and Battery

Power off your phone and remove the battery before installing or removing the micro-SIM card. And power off your phone before removing or replacing the battery.

WARNING!

To avoid damage to the phone, do not use any other kind of SIM cards, or any non-standard micro-SIM card cut from a SIM card. You can get a standard micro-SIM card from your service provider.

1. Insert your fingernail into the slot at the bottom right of the back cover and lift it up gently.

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

3. Insert the battery by aligning the metal contacts on the battery with the metal contacts in the battery compartment. Gently push down on the battery until it clicks into place.

4. Align the back cover with the back of the phone and press the cover back into place. Ensure that all the tabs are secure and there are no gaps around the cover.

Installing the microSDHC™ Card (Not Included)

A microSDHC card can be installed or removed while the phone is turned on. You need to unmount the microSDHC card before removing it.

1. Remove the back cover.

2. Hold your microSDHC card with the metal contacts facing down and slide it in.

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.

3. Replace the back cover.

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 each time you wake up your phone.

WARNING!

Use only ZTE-approved chargers and cables. The use of unapproved accessories could damage your phone or cause the battery to explode.

1. Connect the adapter to the charging/micro-USB jack. Ensure that the adapter is inserted in the correct direction. 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 20 minutes. Contact the 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 Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and auto-sync 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.

Setting Up for the First Time

When you first power on your phone after you purchase it or reset it to factory settings (see Settings – Personal – 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 (put the phone to sleep mode) 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 when you leave it idle. 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.

2. Touch and hold any blank area of the screen.

- or -

Touch and hold an application shortcut at the bottom of the screen to unlock the screen and open the application quickly.

NOTE:

If you have set face unlock, an unlock pattern, a PIN or a password for your phone (see Personalizing – Protecting Your

Phone With Screen Locks), you will be prompted to look at the

front camera, draw the pattern or enter the PIN or password to unlock your phone.

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 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 the

Home Key > > Settings > Display > Auto-rotate screen.

You can also access the screen rotation control by sliding

down the status bar and touch > ROTATION

LOCKED/AUTO ROTATE.

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.

Primary shortcuts

Folder

Status bar

Google Search

Shortcut

All apps

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.

To create, delete or set the home screens:

1. Pinch or spread two fingers on the home screen.

2. Touch + on the blank screen to create new home screens; touch x on the corner of a screen to delete it; touch on

the bottom of a screen to set it as the main home screen; touch and hold a screen and drag it to adjust its place.

Personalizing

Changing the System Language

1. Touch the Home Key > > Settings > Language & input > Language.

2. Select the language you need.

Setting the Date and Time

1. Touch the Home Key > > Settings > Date & time.

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

f To adjust the date and time automatically, check

Automatic date & time.

f To adjust the date and time manually, uncheck

Automatic date & time and touch Set date / Set time to change the date and time.

f To adjust the time zone automatically, check Autom atic

time zone.

f To adjust the time zone manually, uncheck Automatic

time zone and touch Select time zone to set the correct

time zone.

f To 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 the Home Key > > Settings > Sound.

2. Touch Phone ringtone or Default notification sound.

3. Select the ringtone you want to use and touch OK.

NOTE:

See Contacts – Editing Contacts – Set a Ringtone for a Contact for how to assign a special ringtone to an individual contact.

Turning On/Off System Sounds

1. Touch the Home Key > > Settings > Sound.

2. Check or uncheck Dial pad touch tones, Touch sounds,

Screen lock sound, or Vibrate on touch.

Adjusting Volume

1. Touch the Home Key > > Settings > Sound > 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 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 Mode

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

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

silent mode, touch to enable silent mode with vibration,

or touch to disable silent mode.

• Keep pressing the Volume Down Key when no media

application is active. When the icon appears in the status bar, the phone is set to silent mode with vibration. When the

icon appears in the status bar, the phone is in silent

mode.

• Touch the Home Key > > Settings > Sound > Silent

mode, and touch Vibrate or Mute.

Applying New Wallpapers

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

1. Touch and hold an empty place on the home screen and then

touch Wallpaper.

2. Touch Wallpaper for home screen or Wallpaper for lock

screen.

3. Select a wallpaper source from Gallery, Live, Photos, or

Wallpapers and choose the image or animation you want to use as the wallpaper. Some cropping may be needed for Gallery images.

4. Crop the Gallery or Photos images or touch Set wallpaper.

NOTE:

Live and Photos are not available for the lock screen.

NOTE:

To change the home screen wallpaper blur effect, swipe up on the home screen and drag the Wallpaper Blurriness bar to adjust it.

Changing Screen Brightness

1. Touch the Home Key > > 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.

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