Zte Skinny V812 User Manual

Skinny V812 User Guide

Search ‘ZTE Australia’ on Facebook , Google+ and Twitter to keep in touch.

Key Functions

Keys

Function

Power Key

Hold down to power on your phone.

Press to switch to sleep mode.
Press to wake up.
Hold down for Silent mode, Airplane mode or
Power off.

Back

Press to go to the previous screen.
Press to exit applications.

Home

Press to return to Home Screen from any screen.

Hold down to access Google Search

Options

Get options on the current screen.

Hold down to see the recently used applications.

Volume Keys

Control Ringing volume, Vibrate and Silent

modes.
Control media and games volume.

Control in call volume whilst on a call.

Contacts – View and manage all your Contacts

Phone icon – Open the dialler for Calls and Call

logs

Messages – Use for SMS and MMS messages

Apps – Open the Applications menu

Insert standard sized SIM Card

Insert SIM Insert microSD

IMPORTANT

This device supports the standard sized (2FF) SIM card only. Do
not use a micro SIM (3FF) or a SIM card adaptor which can
damage your device.

INSERT THE SIM

1. Open the back cover using the thumb catch at the base of

the device.

2. Hold the SIM card with the gold contacts facing down and

the cut corner facing left as shown and slide it into the card
holder. Push it fully home.

3. If you wish to increase the memory capacity (optional)

insert a microSD(HC) card* up to 32GB.

INSERT THE BATTERY

1. Insert the battery taking care to line up the gold contacts.

2. Replace the cover and snap down to shut securely.

*The microSD card is an optional extra and is not included in the box.

SWITCH YOUR DEVICE ON OR OFF

• Press and hold the Power Key to turn on your phone.

• If your screen is locked, long press on the screen to unlock

your phone.

• To turn it off, press and hold the Power Key to open Options

menu.

• Touch Power off and then touch OK.

Setting Up for the First Time

When you first power on your phone or after a factory reset
you need to enter some settings before use.
Touch the Android logo to begin. The default language is English
(New Zealand) touch Change language if required
Select Create, Sign in to enter a Google account or Skip to set
up later.

1. Configure the Google location options and touch Next.

2. You will be prompted to accept the terms of Google service.

Touch Next to continue.

3. Set your Location preferences

4. Touch Finish to complete the setup.

5. Further assistance is given in the form of pop ups describing

how to use various features. Press OK to clear these notices.

VOLUME SETTINGS

From Home screen, the volume keys control the Ring volume.
From within a game or media app the volume keys control the
media volume. If you are on a Call the volume keys control the
in call volume.

CHARGE YOUR BATTERY

• Insert the charger lead carefully.

• Ensure the plug is inserted with the correct orientation.

• Do not force the connector into the charger jack.

• Connect the charger to a standard AC wall outlet.

• Disconnect the charger when the battery is fully charged.

If the phone is on, you’ll see the charging icon / on the
status bar.

How much charge have you got?

If the battery is low, there will be a pop-up message on the
screen. As you charge your phone, the lock screen will tell you
the battery level each time you wake up your phone.

Tips to maximise battery life

• After 2-3 charge / discharge cycles the battery life will improve.

From then on use top up charging to recharge frequently and
always charge promptly when flat.

• To avoid the battery entering a deep discharged state charge

the battery promptly when flat.

• If the battery is deeply discharged it can take 30 minutes to

start charging. Leave it on charge to recover the battery.

• Keep your handset and battery cool. High temperatures

degrade the battery more quickly.

• Normal charge time is 3-4 hours. Do not charge more than

24hrs.

• When not using the phone for long periods charge to approx

40% and remove the battery.

• With low network signal conditions battery life is reduced.

• Turn off Bluetooth and Wi-Fi when not in use, and set the

screen brightness to automatic to maximise battery life.

Connect to a Wi-Fi Network

Use a local Wi-Fi network to download data instead of using
your network data.
Go to Settings > Wi-Fi, switch On and then touch a network to
join.
If the network is secured you need to know the password.
Wi-Fi passwords are case sensitive so enter exactly as it is
written.

Important Notes:

Only use the AC charger and USB lead supplied.
Insert the charger lead carefully.
Check the plug and socket are aligned correctly.
Do NOT use excessive force which may damage the USB port.
Be careful to avoid tripping on the lead whilst it is plugged in.
Physical damage to the USB port is NOT covered by warranty.
Normal charge time is 3-4 hours.
Do not leave on charge for more than 24hrs.
To maximise battery life limit multimedia functions.
Charge the battery between 0°C~45°C. Charge the battery
promptly when flat.
With poor network conditions (less than 2 bars) battery life is
reduced.
When not using the phone for long periods remove the
battery.

Home Screen

Customise the Homescreen

Touch the right Options key to Customise your desktop,
add widgets and edit the home screen to add or remove pages.

TIP: Use the right Options key as a shortcut to Settings

Drag the
notifications bar
down to review

Phone Contacts Messages Apps

Screen Locks

Secure your handset with a variety of different screen locks. Go
to Settings > Personal > Security > Screen Lock to set a Pattern,
PIN or Password to lock your front screen.

Notification Icons

USB connected

Missed call

Airplane mode

Signal strength

Battery charge

New message

Meeting mode

Wi-Fi network

Alarm set

Earphone insert

Silent mode

Signal searching

Bluetooth icon

USB debugging connected

Data Conn off

New Wi-Fi network detected

Access the Quick Settings Panel

Swipe down from the top of the screen and touch the Quick
Setting icon. Tap to enable or disable the features. Some icons
can be configured with a long press (press and hold).

Customise your phone with Settings

There are three ways to get to the Settings menu:

1. Go to Apps > Settings or

2. Press Options > Settings on Home Screen or

3. Pull down the Notifications panel and press >

From Settings you can customise all your phone settings to suit
your needs.

Switching to Sleep Mode

To save battery power, Sleep Mode suspends your device to
allow-power-consumption state while the display is off. Your
device also goes into Sleep Mode by itself when the display is
automatically turned off after a certain period of time.
You can start sleep mode by the following method.
Press Power Key to switch to Sleep Mode.

Waking Up Your Phone

Press Power Key to activate your screen display.

Long press icon unlock.
NOTE: If you have set an unlock pattern, PIN or password for

your phone you’ll need to draw the pattern or enter the
PIN/password to unlock your screen.

Extended Home Screen

Home Screen extends beyond the screen, giving you loads more
space to add more stuff. Simply slide your finger to the left or
right.

Choosing Your Wallpaper

1. Press Home to return to Home Screen.

2. Tap Options and select Settings > My Device > Display >
Wallpaper.

3. Choose the image or animation you want to use as the
wallpaper. Some cropping may be needed for Gallery images.

4. Tap Set wallpaper.

Adding Items to Your Home Screen

1. Press Home > for the main Apps menu

2. In the list of applications, touch and hold the icon until the
main screen appears, move the application icon to the desired
position then release your finger to drop the item.

Removing Items from Your Home
Screen

1. Press Home to return to Home Screen.

2. Tap and hold the item you want to delete until the remove
icon appears on the top of the screen.

3. Drag the item to the remove icon and release your finger
when the item turns red.