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ZTE Tempo User Guide

User Guide
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Getting Started
The following set of topics will introduce you to your phone, help you get set up with service, provide an overview of the phone screen, and get you started with basic phone operations.
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Introduction

The following topics describe the basics of using this guide and your new phone.

About the User Guide

Thank you for purchasing your new ZTE Tempo™. The following topics explain how best to use this guide to get the most out of your phone.
Before Using Your Phone
Read the Get Started guide and Important Information booklet that were packaged with your phone thoroughly for proper usage.
Accessible services may be limited by subscription contract conditions.
Descriptions in the User Guide
Note that most descriptions in this guide are based on your phone's setup at the time of purchase. Unless otherwise noted, instructions begin from the phone's home screen, which is displayed by tapping Home
. Some operation descriptions may be simplified.
Screenshots and Key Labels
Screenshots and other illustrations in this user guide may appear differently on your phone. Key labels in the user guide are simplified for description purposes and differ from your phone's display.
Other Notations
In the user guide, the phone may be referred to either as "phone," "device," or "handset." A microSD™ or microSDXC™ card is referred to as an "SD card" or a "memory card."
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Set Up Your Phone

Part
Description
Ambient light and proximity sensor
Detects how close an object is to the surface of the screen. This is typically used to detect when your face is pressed up against the screen, such as during a phone call.
Front camera lens
Takes pictures and records videos while facing the screen, and allows you to video conference.
Earpiece
Lets you hear the caller and automated prompts.
Touchscreen
Displays all the information needed to operate your phone, such as the call status, the Contacts list, and the date and time. Also provides one­tap access to all of your features and applications.
The following topics give you all the information you need to set up your phone and wireless service the first time.

Parts and Functions

These topics illustrate your phone’s primary parts and key functions.
Note: Your phone's screens and apps layouts are subject to change. This user guide uses sample images only.
Phone Layout
The following illustration outlines your phone’s primary external features and keys.
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Volume keys
Allow you to adjust the ringtone or media volume or adjust the voice volume during a call.
Power/Lock key
Lets you turn the phone on or off, turn airplane mode on or off, turn the screen on or off, or restart the phone.
Recent Apps key
Displays a list of recently used applications.
Home key
Returns you to the home screen.
Back key
Lets you return to the previous screen, or close a dialog box, options menu, the notification panel, or onscreen keyboard.
LED indicator
Displays a phone notification, charging status, or alert.
Speaker
Lets you hear the different ringtones and sounds. The speaker also lets you hear the caller’s voice in speakerphone mode.
USB charger/accessory port
Allows you to connect the phone charger or the USB cable (included).
Microphone
Transmits your voice for phone calls or records your voice or ambient sounds for voice recordings and videos. The microphone on back of the phone is useful for canceling ambient noise during a phone call.
Flash
Helps illuminate subjects in low-light environments when the camera is focusing and capturing a picture or video. You can also use it as a torch.
Back camera lens
Lets you take pictures and videos.
3.5 mm headset jack
Allows you to plug in either a stereo headset or an optional headset for convenient, hands-free conversations.
CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the phone.

Charge the Battery

Follow these instructions to charge your phone’s battery using either the included AC adapter or via a
USB connection on your computer.
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Charge Using the AC Adapter
1. Plug the USB connector into the charger/accessory jack on the left side of your phone.
2. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the AC adapter.
3. Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet. The indicator light illuminates when charging starts. Fully charging a battery may take up to
three hours.
4. After charging, disconnect the phone from the charger.
Unplug the AC adapter from the outlet, and remove the USB cable from the phone and the
AC adapter.
Charge Using a PC Connection
Before using a PC connection to charge your phone, ensure that the computer is turned on. Depending on the type of connection, your phone’s battery may not charge.
1. Insert the small end of the USB cord into the charger/accessory jack on the left side of your
phone.
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2. Insert the large end of the USB cord into an external USB port on your computer.
3. After charging, remove the USB cable from both the phone and the computer.

nano-SIM Card

The nano-SIM card is an IC card containing phone number and other customer information.
Handling a nano-SIM Card
Keep the following in mind when handling a nano-SIM card.
● You are responsible for any damage caused by inserting the nano-SIM card in another-brand IC
card reader, etc. Boost Mobile is not responsible in such a case.
● Always keep the IC chip clean.
● Wipe clean with a dry, soft cloth.
● Avoid applying labels. May damage nano-SIM card.
● See instructions included with nano-SIM card for handling.
● The nano-SIM card is the property of Boost Mobile.
● The nano-SIM card is replaceable (at cost) in case of loss/damage.
● Return the nano-SIM card to Boost Mobile when canceling subscription.
● Returned nano-SIM cards are recycled for environmental purposes.
● Note that nano-SIM card specifications and performance may change without notice.
● It is recommended that you keep a separate copy of information that is stored on nano-SIM card.
Boost Mobile is not responsible for damages from stored information that is lost.
● Always follow emergency procedures to suspend service if your nano-SIM card or phone (nano-
SIM card inserted) is lost or stolen. For details, contact Customer Service.
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● Always power off the phone before inserting/removing the nano-SIM card.
Insert nano-SIM Card
Follow these instructions to insert a nano-SIM card. Remember to power off your phone before inserting a nano-SIM card.
Note: Your phone’s nano-SIM card is preinstalled. These instructions are for reference only.
1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Insert the nano-SIM card.
Insert gently with gold IC chip facing downward.
3. Replace the battery cover.
Make sure all the tabs are secure and there are no gaps around the cover.

SD Card

Your phone supports the use of an optional SD card (not included) to expand its storage capacity. It supports cards up to 64 GB. Some cards may not operate properly with your phone.
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SD Card Cautions
Data: Information stored on an SD card can become lost or changed accidently or as a result of damage. It is recommended that you keep a separate copy of important data. Boost Mobile is not responsible for damages from data that is lost or changed.
Reading/Writing Data: Never power off or remove the battery while reading or writing data. Battery Level: A low battery charge may prevent reading/writing to an SD card. Handling SD Card: Use/store SD cards away from the reach of infants. May cause choking if
swallowed.

Insert an SD Card

Follow these steps to insert an optional SD card (not included). Make sure to power your phone off before inserting or removing an SD card.
1. Remove the battery cover and battery. (See "Insert nano-SIM Card" in nano-SIM Card.)
2. Insert SD card.
Insert SD card all the way gently without bending and with terminals facing down.  Insert only SD cards.
3. Insert the battery and replace the battery cover. (See "Insert nano-SIM Card" in nano-SIM Card.)
Make sure all the tabs are secure and there are no gaps around the cover.

Unmount an SD Card

Always unmount an SD card before removing it from your phone.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings .
2. Tap Storage.
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3. Tap Unmount next to the name of your SD Card.
The text below your SD card name changes from its space usage to Ejected. The card is now
unmounted.

Remove an SD Card

Follow these instructions to remove an SD card. Always unmount the SD card or power the phone off before removing an SD card.
1. Remove the battery cover.
Lift gently in the direction shown.
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2. Remove SD card.
Align the contacts of the battery with the contacts in the phone.
3. Attach the battery cover.
Make sure all the tabs are secure and there are no gaps around the cover.

Format an SD Card

When you insert an optional SD card for the first time, it is recommended that you format it on your phone.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings .
2. Tap Storage.
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3. Tap the SD card name below Portable storage.
4. Tap Format, and then tap Erase & format to confirm.
All data on the SD card is erased, and the card is formatted for use on your phone. Tap Done
to exit
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Use an SD Card as Internal Storage

You can use an optional SD card as an extension of the internal storage and save data and media files on it. This requires formatting that erases all data on the card and after that the card will only work in this phone. If you move the SD card to another device, it needs to be formatted before it can be used.
CAUTION! As part of the internal storage, the SD card may have data on it that is necessary for some apps to function normally. Therefore, do not remove or replace the card randomly.
Set Up the SD Card as Internal Storage
Before using the SD card as internal storage, you need to set the card up.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings .
2. Tap Storage.
3. Tap the SD card name below Portable storage.
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4. Tap Format as internal, and then tap Erase & format to confirm.
5. The phone will prompt you to move your photos, files and other data from the phone storage to
the SD card. Tap Move now or Move later and tap Next. Follow the onscreen instructions to continue.
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Note: If you move files and data to the SD card, it will be used to save new apps data and personal data (such as photos and videos) and only the SD card is accessible from a computer. If you choose not to move, new apps data and personal data is saved to the phone storage and the SD card is not accessible from a computer.
Move Data Between Internal Storage and the SD Card
While you can choose the save location for data and files when setting up the SD card as internal storage, you can also move the files and data between the SD card and the phone any time afterwards.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings .
2. Tap Storage.
3. Below Device storage, tap Phone or the SD card name.
If you want to move data and files from the phone to the SD card, tap the SD card name.  If you want to move data and files from the SD card to the phone, tap Phone.
4. Tap Migrate data > Move.
Existing app data and personal files are moved to the destination storage. The destination is
used to save new apps data and personal data (such as photos and videos) and only the destination is accessible from a computer.
Remove the SD Card as Internal Storage
While the SD card is used as internal storage, you can still unmount and remove the card while the phone is on.
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1. From home, tap Apps > Settings .
2. Tap Storage.
3. Tap the SD card name below Device storage.
4. Tap Eject > Eject.
Note: Moved data and personal files to the phone storage as instructed above before ejecting the card. Otherwise some apps and files may not be accessible or usable until you install the card back.
5. When the screen prompts the card is safely ejected, you can now remove it from the phone.
Reformat SD Card as Portable Storage
If you no longer want to use your SD card as internal storage, you can reformat the card as portable storage.
Note: Moved data and apps to the phone storage as instructed above before formatting the card. Otherwise some apps and files may not be permanently lost.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings .
2. Tap Storage.
3. Tap the SD card name below Device storage.
4. Tap Format as portable.
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5. Tap Format.
The SD card is formatted and mounted to the phone as portable storage. Tap Done to finish.

Turn Your Phone On and Off

The instructions below explain how to turn your phone on and off.
Turn Your Phone On
■ Press and hold the Power/Lock key.
Your phone will power on. Depending on the settings, you may see the lock screen.
See Lock and Unlock Your Screen and Screen Lock for information about using the screen
lock.
The first time you turn the phone on, you will see the startup screens. See Complete the
Setup Screens for details.
If your phone is not yet activated, see Activation and Service for more information.
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Turn Your Phone Off
1. Press and hold the Power/Lock key to display the device options menu.
2. Tap Power off to turn the phone off. Your phone will power off.
Your screen remains blank while your phone is off (unless the battery is charging).

Use the Touchscreen

Your phone’s touchscreen lets you control actions through a variety of touch gestures.
Tap
When you want to type using the onscreen keyboard, select items onscreen such as application and settings icons, or press onscreen buttons, simply tap or touch them with your finger.
Touch and Hold
To open the available options for an item (for example, a contact 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.
Flick
Flicking the screen is similar to swiping, except that you need to swipe your finger in light, quick strokes. This finger gesture is always in a vertical direction, such as when flicking the contacts or message list.
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Rotate
For most screens, you can automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to landscape by turning the phone sideways. When entering text, you can turn the phone sideways to bring up a bigger keyboard. See Touchscreen Keyboards for more details.
Note: The Auto-rotate feature needs to be enabled for the screen orientation to automatically change. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Display and tap Auto-rotate screen.
Tip: You can also access the screen rotation setting from the notification panel. Pull down the status bar and tap Portrait or Auto-rotate to select or deselect the option.
Pinch and Spread
―Pinch‖ the screen using your thumb and forefinger to zoom out or ―spread‖ the screen to zoom in when
viewing a picture or a Web page. (Move fingers inward to zoom out and outward to zoom in.)
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Activation and Service

Before using your phone, you must set up your service with Boost Mobile. You will need your phone’s serial number (MEID), printed on a sticker inside the battery compartment.
For more information about your Boost Mobile account, see Boost Account Information and Help.
Create Your Account and Pick Your Plan
Set up your Boost Mobile account.
1. From your computer, visit boostmobile.com and click Activate your phone.
2. Choose an activation option and click Next.
3. When prompted, enter the serial number (MEID) printed on the sticker located on the back of
your phone in the battery compartment. This number can also be found on the bottom panel of the phone’s package.
4. Follow the remaining instructions to choose your plan and select a payment method.
5. Follow the activation instructions below and you’ll be able to start using your phone.
Note: You can also activate by phone by calling 1-888-BOOST-4U (1-888-266-7848) from any other phone.
Activate Your Phone
After setting up your account on boostmobile.com, simply turn your device on. Your device is designed to activate automatically. If you are swapping from another Boost Mobile device to a new one, be sure to turn off the old device before swapping the serial number (MEID). Once the MEID swap is complete, turn on the new device and the programming information will be pushed to your device automatically.
You can also start the activation process manually.
■ From home, tap Apps > Settings > Activate this device.

Complete the Setup Screens

The setup screens help you set up certain features and preferences on your phone. Once your phone has been turned on, you will see a Welcome message. You can then complete the setup process.
Note: You may be able to complete the setup screens before your phone has been activated on your account.
1. On the Talkback screen, activate the Talkback feature by double-tapping the center of the screen
if you have sight problems, or tap Accessibility to explore other accessibility features.
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If you have no accessibility problem with the phone, tap Next.
2. On the Language screen, select a language and tap Next to get started.
3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete each section. For each topic, you will have the
option to skip it and continue to the next screen.
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Select Wi-Fi network – If prompted, follow the prompts to sign in to an available Wi-Fi
network. For secured Wi-Fi networks, you will need to enter a password. See Wi-Fi for more details.
Name – If applicable, enter your first and last name and tap Next. This information is used by
the phone to personalize certain apps.
Protect your phone – Check Protect this device and tap Next to set up a screen lock, or
uncheck this option and tap Skip to go to the next screen.
Note: You can always set up a screen lock in Settings. See Screen Lock.
Google services – Select your Google location and service options and then tap Next.
4. Tap Done. Your setup is now complete. Your phone is now set up for use. If you skipped any part of the setup, you can access
additional options through the Apps screen or through Settings.
Note: You do not need to sign up for a Google Account to use your phone. However, to download apps from Google Play, you must link your phone to a Google Account.
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Basic Operations

The following topics outline basic features and operations of your phone.

Basics

The following topics offer an overview of your phone’s basic operations.

Home Screen and Applications (Apps) List

Most of your phone’s operations originate from the home screen or the apps list.
1. From any screen press the Home key to display the home screen.
2. Tap Apps to display the apps list.
For information about using the home screen, see Home Screen Basics.
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Select Options and Navigate Screens
Tap icons, onscreen keys, and other items to open or activate the assigned function.
■ Tap Back to return to the previous screen.
Recent Applications
You can display a list of recently used applications using the Recent Apps key.
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■ Tap Recent Apps to view a list of recently used applications.

Phone Settings Menu

You can customize your phone’s settings and options through the Settings menu.
■ From home, tap Apps > Settings .
– or –
Pull down the status bar and tap Settings .
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For more information, see Basic Settings.

Portrait and Landscape Screen Orientation

The default orientation for your phone’s screen is portrait (vertical), but many apps will change to landscape orientation (widescreen) when you rotate the phone sideways.
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Note: Not all screens will adjust for landscape orientation.
Turn Screen Rotation On or Off
1. Pull down the status bar to display the quick settings menu.
2. Tap Portrait or Auto-rotate to turn the option on or off.
If the Screen rotation option is not available, tap to display the full options list.
Note: You can also set the rotation option from the main settings menu. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Display > Auto-rotate screen.

Capture Screenshots

You can use your phone’s power and home keys to capture screenshots.
■ Press and hold the Power/Lock key and the Volume Down key at the same time to capture a
screenshot of the current screen.
The current screenshot will be captured and stored in the Screenshots album in the phone’s
Gallery. From home, tap Apps > Gallery .

Applications

The following topics describe how to access the applications (apps) list and launch apps on your phone.

Launch Applications

All installed apps can be accessed and launched from the apps list.
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1. From home, tap Apps .
App
Function/Service
Browser
Browse the Internet.
Calculator
Perform basic and advanced mathematical equations.
Calendar
Organize your time and reminds you of important events.
Camera
Take and share pictures and videos.
Chrome
Browse the Internet and get your bookmarks, browsing history, and more synced with your Google Account.
The apps list opens.
2. Tap an app icon to launch the corresponding application. The application opens.

Apps List

The apps list expands to include any apps you download and install on your phone. The following table outlines the primary apps that have been preinstalled on your phone.
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