ZTE N861 User Manual
ZTE N861
User Manual
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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 © 2013 ZTE CORPORATION
All rights reserved.
No part of this publication may be quoted, reproduced,
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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
chapter 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.
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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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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.
The microSD logo is a trademark of the SD Card
Association.
Other trademarks and trade names are the property of their
respective owners.
Version No.: R1.0
Edition Time : 2013.7.18
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Contents
Getting Started .......................................................12
Getting to Know Your Phone ............................................. 12
Knowing the Keys..............................................................14
Installing a microSD Card..................................................14
Installing the Battery.......................................................... 16
Charging the Battery..........................................................17
Extending the Battery Life ................................................. 18
Powering On/Off................................................................ 19
Locking/Unlocking the Screen and Keys ........................... 19
Using the Touch Screen .................................................... 20
Getting to Know the Home Screen.................................... 21
Personalizing..........................................................23
Changing the System Language....................................... 23
Setting the Date and Time Format..................................... 23
Changing Ringtone and Notification Sound....................... 23
Turning On/Off Touch Sounds ........................................... 24
Adjusting Volumes............................................................. 24
Switching to Silent Mode................................................... 24
Applying New Wallpapers.................................................. 25
Changing Screen Brightness.............................................25
Protecting Your Phone With Screen Locks........................ 26
Protecting Your Phone With Encryption.............................27
Knowing the Basics...............................................29
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Monitoring the Phone Status..............................................29
Managing Notifications ......................................................30
Managing Shortcuts and Widgets......................................32
Organizing With Folders ....................................................33
Rearranging the Favorites Tray .........................................34
Entering Text......................................................................34
Editing Text........................................................................41
Opening and Switching Apps.............................................42
Connecting to Networks and Devices..................44
Connecting to Mobile Networks.........................................44
Connecting to Wi-Fi ...........................................................45
Connecting to Bluetooth Devices.......................................48
Connecting to Your Computer via USB..............................51
Connecting to Virtual Private Networks..............................54
Phone Calls ............................................................ 56
Placing and Ending Calls...................................................56
Answering or Rejecting Calls.............................................57
Working With the Call Log .................................................57
Calling Your Contacts.........................................................59
Checking Voicemail ...........................................................60
Using Options During a Call...............................................60
Managing Multi-party Calls ................................................61
Adjusting Your Call Settings...............................................62
People.....................................................................66
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Checking Contact Details .................................................. 66
Adding a New Contact....................................................... 66
Setting Up Your Own Profile.............................................. 67
Importing, Exporting, and Sharing Contacts...................... 67
Working With Favorite Contacts ........................................69
Working With Groups ........................................................69
Searching for a Contact.....................................................71
Editing Contacts ................................................................71
Accounts.................................................................75
Adding or Removing Accounts...........................................75
Configuring Account Sync ................................................. 76
Email .......................................................................78
Setting Up the First Email Account.................................... 78
Checking Your Emails........................................................78
Responding to an Email ....................................................79
Writing and Sending an Email ...........................................80
Adding Signature to Your Emails ....................................... 81
Adding and Editing Email Accounts................................... 81
Changing General Email Settings .....................................82
GmailTM...................................................................84
Opening Your Gmail Inbox.................................................84
Switching Accounts............................................................84
Writing and Sending a Message........................................ 85
Adding Signature to Your Gmail Messages ....................... 85
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Replying to or Forwarding a Message ...............................86
Working With Received Attachments.................................86
Searching for Messages....................................................87
Working With Labels..........................................................87
Changing Gmail Settings...................................................89
Messaging .............................................................. 90
Opening the Messaging Screen.........................................90
Sending a Text Message....................................................90
Sending a Multimedia Message.........................................91
Replying to a Message ......................................................92
Forwarding a Message ......................................................92
Viewing Details About a Message......................................92
Deleting Messages or Threads..........................................93
Changing Message Settings..............................................93
Calendar ................................................................. 94
Viewing Your Calendars and Events..................................94
Creating an Event..............................................................96
Editing or Deleting an Event ..............................................96
Changing Calendar Settings..............................................97
Google Talk ............................................................98
Signing In to See Your Friends ..........................................98
Adding a Friend .................................................................98
Changing Your Online Status.............................................99
Chatting With Friends ........................................................99
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Changing Google Talk Settings .......................................101
Google+ ................................................................102
Organizing Your Contacts................................................ 102
Getting Updates ..............................................................102
Chatting With Contacts.................................................... 103
Checking Photos ............................................................. 103
Checking and Managing Your Profile ..............................104
Browser ................................................................105
Opening the Browser.......................................................105
Working With an Opened Page....................................... 106
Using Multiple Browser Tabs ...........................................108
Downloading Files........................................................... 109
Using Bookmarks ............................................................109
Viewing Your Browsing History........................................ 110
Changing Browser Settings............................................. 111
Maps, Navigation, Local, and Latitude............... 112
Activating Location Services............................................ 112
Getting Your Location ...................................................... 112
Searching for a Location.................................................. 113
Getting Directions to Your Destination............................. 113
Searching for Local Places.............................................. 114
Sharing Location ............................................................. 115
Google Search, Voice Search, and Voice Actions
...............................................................................116
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Searching With Text ......................................................... 116
Searching by Speaking.................................................... 116
Using Voice Actions .........................................................117
Changing Search and Voice Search Settings .................. 117
Camera ................................................................. 118
Capturing a Photo............................................................ 118
Customize Camera Settings............................................ 119
Taking a Panoramic Photo...............................................120
Recording a Video ...........................................................121
Customizing Camcorder Settings ....................................123
Gallery ..................................................................124
Opening Gallery...............................................................124
Working With Albums.......................................................124
Working With Pictures......................................................125
Working With Videos........................................................128
Music ....................................................................129
Copying Music Files to Your Phone .................................129
Viewing Your Music Library..............................................130
Playing Music...................................................................131
Managing Playlists...........................................................132
Play Music ............................................................ 134
Playing Your Music ..........................................................134
Managing Playlists...........................................................136
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Video Player .........................................................138
Opening the Video Library...............................................138
Playing and Controlling Videos........................................ 138
Managing Video Files...................................................... 139
Sound Recorder...................................................140
Recording a Voice Memo ................................................140
Playing a Voice Memo..................................................... 140
More Apps.............................................................141
Alarm............................................................................... 141
Backup and Restore........................................................ 142
Calculator ........................................................................ 142
Chrome............................................................................142
Downloads.......................................................................143
Easy WiFi ........................................................................143
File Manager ...................................................................143
News and Weather.......................................................... 144
Note pad.......................................................................... 144
Play Books ......................................................................144
Play Movies & TV............................................................ 145
Siren................................................................................145
Software Update..............................................................145
Task Manager .................................................................. 146
Timer ............................................................................... 146
World Time ...................................................................... 146
YouTube ..........................................................................147
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Play Store ............................................................. 148
Browsing and Searching for Apps....................................148
Downloading and Installing Apps .....................................148
Managing Your Downloads ..............................................149
Settings ................................................................150
Wireless and Networks....................................................150
Device..............................................................................151
Personal ..........................................................................153
System.............................................................................157
Troubleshooting...................................................158
For Your Safety ....................................................162
General Safety.................................................................162
Radio Frequency (RF) Energy.........................................163
FCC Compliance .............................................................165
IC Notice..........................................................................166
Distraction........................................................................167
Product Handling .............................................................168
Electrical Safety...............................................................173
Radio Frequency Interference .........................................174
Explosive Environments...................................................176
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Getting Started
Getting to Know Your Phone
Earpiece
LED Indicator
Back Key
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Power Key
Front Camera
Touchscreen
Menu Key
Home Key
Back Camera
Flash Lamp
Speaker
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Headset Jack
Volume Keys
Battery Cover
Charging/
USB Jack
Knowing the Keys
Key Function
Power Key
Home Key
Menu Key
Back Key
Volume Keys
• Press and hold to turn on or off Flight mode,
enable silent mode or silent mode with
vibration, disable silent mode, power off or
restart.
• Press to switch your phone to Sleep mode.
• Press to wake up your phone.
• Touch to return to the Home Screen from
any application or screen.
• Touch and hold to see recently used
applications.
Touch to get the options for the current screen.
Touch to go to the previous screen.
Press or hold to turn the volume up or down.
Installing a microSD Card
A microSD card can be installed and removed while the phone is
turned on. Unmount the microSD card before removing it.
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1. Remove the back cover.
2. Hold your microSD card with the metal contacts facing down
and slide it in.
NOTE: microSD logo is a trademark of the SD Card
Association.
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3. Press the cover gently back into place until you hear a click.
Installing the Battery
Switch off your phone before installing or replacing the battery.
1. Remove the back cover.
2. 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.
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3. Press the cover gently back into place until you hear a click.
Charging the Battery
Although the battery comes partially charged, it is recommended
you fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first
time.
If the battery is low, a pop-up message will display 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 jack. Ensure that the
adapter is inserted with the correct orientation. Do not force
the connector into the charging jack.
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2. Connect the charger to a standard AC wall 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.
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 and Bluetooth off when not in use.
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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.
• When taking pictures, do not use a flash unless necessary.
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.
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.
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To unlock the screen and keys:
1. Press the Power Key to turn the screen on.
2. Touch and hold at the center of the screen.
-or-
You can drag towards any direction to access the
application shortcuts. Touch an application or function icon to
unlock the screen and open the application or enable the
function quickly.
NOTE: If you have set an unlock pattern, PIN or password for
your phone (see chapter Personalizing – Protecting Your Phone
With Screen Locks), 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 lets you control actions through a
variety of touch gestures.
• Touch
When you want to type using the onscreen keyboard, select
items onscreen 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.
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• 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.
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 icons, shortcuts, folders,
widgets, and more.
Your home screen extends beyond the initial screen. Swipe the
screen left or right to display additional screens.
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Stat us &
Notifications
Shortcut
Phone
Google
Search
Widget
All apps
Browser
People
Messaging
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Personalizing
Changing the System Language
1. Touch the Home Key > Menu Key > System settings >
Language & input > Language.
2. Select the language you need.
Setting the Date and Time Format
1. Touch the Home Key > Menu Key > System settings >
Date & time.
2. Set the date/time format.
Changing Ringtone and Notification
Sound
You can customize the ringtone for incoming calls and default
notification sound.
1. Touch the Home Key > Menu Key > System settings >
Sound.
2. Touch Phone ringtone or Default notification.
3. Scroll through the ringtone list and select the ringtone you
want to use.
4. Touch OK.
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NOTE: See chapter People – Editing Contacts – Set a Ringtone
for a Contact for how to assign a special ringtone to an individual
contact.
Turning On/Off Touch Sounds
1. Touch the Home Key > Menu Key > System settings >
Sound.
2. Check or uncheck Touch sounds.
Adjusting Volumes
1. Touch the Home Key > Menu Key > System settings >
Sound > Volumes.
2. Drag the sliders to adjust the volume for each type of audio.
3. Touch OK to save.
TIP: You can adjust the media volume when a media application
is in use by pressing the Volume Keys. If no media application is
active, press the Volume Keys 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.
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• 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 Keys down 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 > Menu Key > System settings >
Sound > Silent mode, and touch Vibrate or Mute.
Applying New Wallpapers
You can set the wallpaper for the Home Screen.
1. Touch the Home Key > Menu Key > Wallpaper.
2. Select a wallpaper source and choose the image or
animation you want to use as the wallpaper. Some
cropping may be needed for Gallery images.
3. Touch DONE at the top of the screen (for Gallery images) or
Set wallpaper.
Changing Screen Brightness
1. Touch the Home Key > Menu Key > System settings >
Display > Brightness.
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2. Check Automatic brightness to make the phone adjust the
screen brightness automatically, or clear the check box to
adjust the brightness manually.
3. Touch OK.
Protecting Your Phone With Screen
Locks
You can protect your phone by creating a screen lock. When
enabled, you need to draw a pattern or enter a numeric PIN or
password to unlock the phone’s screen and keys.
1. Touch the Home Key > Menu Key > System settings >
Security.
2. Touch Screen lock.
3. Touch Pattern, PIN or Password.
X If you touch Pattern, you’re guided to create a pattern you
must draw to unlock the screen. The first time you do this,
a short tutorial about creating an unlock pattern appears.
Then you’re prompted to draw and redraw your own
pattern.
X If you touch PIN or Password, you’re prompted to set a
numeric PIN or a password you must enter to unlock your
screen.
The next time you turn on your phone or wake up the screen, you
must draw your unlock pattern or enter your PIN or password to
unlock it.
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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.
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 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:
1. Set a lock screen PIN or password.
2. Charge the battery.
3. Keep the phone connected to the charger.
4. Schedule an hour or more for the encryption process: you
must not interrupt it or you will lose some or all of your data.
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When you're ready to turn on encryption:
1. Touch the Home Key > Menu Key > System settings >
Security > Encrypt phone.
2. Read the information about encryption carefully.
The Encrypt phone button is dimmed if your battery's not
charged or your phone's not plugged in.
If you change your mind about encrypting your phone, touch
the Back Key.
WARNING ! If you interrupt the encryption process, you will
lose data.
3. Touch Encrypt phone.
4. Enter your lock screen PIN or password and touch Next.
5. Touch Encrypt phone again.
The encryption process starts. Encryption can take an hour or
more, during which time your phone may restart several times.
When encryption is completed, you're prompted to enter your
PIN or password.
Subsequently, you must enter your PIN or password each time
you power on your phone, to decrypt it.
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Knowing the Basics
Monitoring the Phone Status
The status bar at the top of the home screen provides phone and
service status icons on the right side. Below are some of the
icons you may see.
1x Data connected No signal
3G connected Signal strength
Flight mode Mobile data in use
Battery dead Roaming
Battery low Ringer off
Battery partially drained Vibrate mode
Battery full Speaker on
Battery charging Phone microphone off
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Wired headset
connected
Alarm set
TTY mode on Wi-Fi in use
Bluetooth on
Connected to a Wi-Fi
network
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Managing Notifications
Notification Icons
The status bar at the top of the home screen provides notification
icons on the left. Below are some of the icons you may see.
New SMS
New MMS
New Email
New Gmail
message
New Google Talk
instant message
Problem with
SMS/MMS delivery
Missed call
Call in progress Updates available
USB connected
microSD card unmounted
microSD card removed
Upcoming event
New Wi-Fi network detected
Downloading data
Sending data
GPS on
Song is playing
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