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ZTE V55 Users Manual

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Table of Contents
Your Device at a Glance ......................................................................................................... 2
Set Up Your Device ................................................................................................................ 2
Activate Your Device .............................................................................................................. 3
Complete the Setup Application.............................................................................................. 4
Sprint Account Information and Help ...................................................................................... 5
Your Device’s Layout .............................................................................................................. 9
Turn Your Device On and Off ................................................................................................10
Turn Your Screen On and Off ................................................................................................10
Touchscreen Navigation ........................................................................................................11
Your Home Screen ................................................................................................................13
Status Bar .............................................................................................................................16
Enter Text ..............................................................................................................................17
Wireless & Network Settings .................................................................................................20
Sound Settings ......................................................................................................................22
TOC i
Screen Settings .....................................................................................................................23
Location & Security Settings ..................................................................................................24
Applications Settings .............................................................................................................28
Accounts & Sync Settings......................................................................................................29
Privacy ..................................................................................................................................30
Storage Settings ....................................................................................................................31
Language & Input Settings ....................................................................................................32
Accessibility Settings .............................................................................................................32
Date & Time Settings .............................................................................................................33
About Tablet ..........................................................................................................................33
TOC ii
Gmail / Google ......................................................................................................................35
Email .....................................................................................................................................38
Android Market ......................................................................................................................53
Navigation ................................................................................................ .............................58
Music .....................................................................................................................................59
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Wi-Fi ......................................................................................................................................61
Data Services (Sprint 3G Network) ........................................................................................63
Virtual Private Networks (VPN) ..............................................................................................64
Browser .................................................................................................................................67
Sprint Hotspot ........................................................................................................................78
Take Pictures ........................................................................................................................80
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Record Videos .......................................................................................................................88
Camera Settings ....................................................................................................................91
View Pictures and Videos Using Gallery ................................................................................95
Working With Photos ........................................................................................................... 100
Share Photos and Videos .................................................................................................... 102
Calendar .............................................................................................................................. 109
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Alarm ................................................................................................................................... 125
Calculator ............................................................................................................................ 125
Filer ..................................................................................................................................... 125
Voice Search ....................................................................................................................... 125
Bluetooth ............................................................................................................................. 126
microSD Card ...................................................................................................................... 132
Update Your Device ............................................................................................................ 134
Activate Sprint Worldwide Service on Your Account ............................................................ 138
Enable Global Roaming Mode ............................................................................................. 138
International Data Roaming ................................................................................................. 138
Status Messages ................................................................ ................................................. 140
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Contact Sprint for Assistance .............................................................................................. 140
Radio Frequency (RF) Energy ............................................................................................. 142
FCC Declaration ................................................................................................ .................. 143
CITA Requirements ............................................................................................................. 144
Index ....................................................................................................................................... 145
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Get Started
This section gives you all the information you need to set up your device and Sprint service the first time.
Your Device at a Glance Set Up Your Device Activate Your Device Complete the Setup Application Sprint Account Information and Help
Get Started 1
Your Device at a Glance
Set Up Your Device
You must first charge the battery to begin setting up your device.
1. Charge your battery. Plug the small end of the power adapter into the charger jack at the bottom of your
devicet.
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Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet. Fully charging a battery may take up to
three hours.
Note: Your device’s battery should have enough charge for the device to turn on and find a
signal and run the setup application. You should fully charge the battery as soon as possible.
2. Press the Power key to turn the device on. If your device is activated, it will turn on, search for Sprint service, and begin the
setup application.
If your device is not yet activated, see Activate Your Device for more information.
Activate Your Device
Depending on your account or how and where you purchased your device, it may be ready to use or you may need to activate it on your Sprint account.
● If you purchased your device at a Sprint Store, it is probably activated and ready to use.
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● If you received your device in the mail and it is for a new Sprint account or a new line of service, it is designed to activate automatically.
When you turn the device on for the first time, you may see a Hands Free
Activation screen, which may be followed by a PRL Update screen and a Firmware Update screen. Follow the onscreen instructions to continue.
● If you received your device in the mail and you are activating a new device for an
existing number on your account (you’re swapping devices), you can activate on your
computer online or directly on your device. Activate on your computer:
• Go to sprint.com/activate and complete the online instructions to activate your device
Activate on your device:
• Turn on your new device. (Make sure the old one is turned off.) Your device will automatically attempt Hands-Free Activation.
• Touch Activate to override auto-activation and start the manual activation wizard.
• Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the activation process.
● To confirm activation, launch the browser to access an internet address. If your device is
still not activated or you do not have access to the Internet, contact Sprint Customer Service at 1-888-211-4727 for assistance.
Tip: Do not press the Power key while the device is being activated. Pressing the Power key
cancels the activation process.
Note: If you are having any difficulty with activation, contact Sprint Customer Service by calling
1-888-211-4727 from any other phone.
Complete the Setup Application
Once your device has been turned on and activated, you will see a Welcome message. You can then complete the Setup application.
1. Touch the android icon to get started if necessary. To skip any section, touch Next or Skip.
2. Set up your Google options. Follow the instructions to complete each step.
View a tutorial: Touch Begin to see a brief tutorial on getting started.  Set up your Google Account: Complete the steps to create or sign in to your
Google account.
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Use Google Location: Touch the check marks to select your Google location
options.
Back up data: Choose whether or not to back up data with your Google account.
3. Touch Finish setup to complete the Google setup process. You will see a Setup accounts page.
4. Touch any of the services listed and follow the prompts to set up additional accounts. These may include: Corporate Sync (Exchange), Email, Facebook, Flickr, LinkedIn, MySpace, Picasa, Twitter, and YouTube.
For each account you set up, you will need your account sign-in information and
passwords.
When you’re finished adding accounts, touch Done adding accounts.
5. Touch OK to view a video tutorial, or touch Skip to finish setup and go to the home screen.
Note: You do not need to sign up for a Google account to use your device. However, to
download applications from the Android Market, you must link your device to a Google account.
Sprint Account Information and Help
Find out about account passwords and information about managing your account and finding help.
Sprint Account Passwords Manage Your Account
Sprint Account Passwords
As a Sprint customer, you enjoy unlimited access to your personal account information, your voicemail account, and your data services account. To ensure that no one else has access to your information, you will need to create passwords to protect your privacy.
Account User Name and Password
If you are the account owner, you will create an account user name and password when you sign on to sprint.com. (Click Sign in/Sign up and then click Sign up now! to get started.) If you are not the account owner (if someone else receives the bill for your Sprint service), you can get a sub-account password at sprint.com.
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Data Services Password
With your Sprint mobile device, you may elect to set up an data services password to control access and authorize Premium Service purchases.
For more information, or to change your passwords, sign on to sprint.com or call Sprint Customer Service at 1-888-211-4727.
Manage Your Account
Manage your Sprint account from your computer, your Sprint device, or any other devices.
Online: sprint.com
● Access your account information.
● Check your minutes used (depending on your Sprint service plan).
● View and pay your bill.
● Enroll in Sprint online billing and automatic payment.
● Purchase accessories.
● Shop for the latest Sprint devices.
● View available Sprint service plans and options.
● Learn more about data services and other products like games, ring tones, screen
savers, and more.
From Any Phone
● Sprint Customer Service: 1-888-211-4727.
● Business Customer Service: 1-888-788-4727.
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Device Basics
Your device is packed with features that simplify your life and expand your ability to stay connected to the people and information that are important to you. The topics in this section will introduce the basic functions and features of your device.
Your Device’s Layout
Turn Your Device On and Off Turn Your Screen On and Off Touchscreen Navigation Your Home Screen Status Bar Enter Text
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Your Tablet’s Layout
The illustrations below outline your Tablet’s basic layout.
Main Key Functions
● Power Key lets you turn on/off your device, or wake it up from the sleep mode.
● Touchscreen lets you view and control all the features of your device.
● Camera lets you take pictures and videos.
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● 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 device.
● Speaker lets you hear the different sounds.
● Volume Key allows you to adjust the media volume.
● Charger Jack allows you to connect the USB charger or power adapter.
CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the device.
Turn Your Device On and Off
Turn Your Device On
► Press and hold the Power key.
Turn Your Device Off
► Press and hold the Power key to open the power off dialogue box. Touch OK to turn the
device off.
Your screen remains blank while your device is off (unless the battery is charging).
Turn Your Screen On and Off
Turn the Screen Off When Not in Use
► To quickly turn the screen off, press the Power key. Pressing the Power key again or
receiving an incoming call will turn on your device screen and show the lock screen.
To save battery power, the device 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 device’s screen is off.
Note: For information on how to adjust the time before the screen turns off, see Screen
Timeout.
Turn the Screen On and Unlock It
1. To turn the screen on, press the Power key.
2. Drag to the position to unlock the screen. If you have set up a screen lock, you will be prompted to draw the pattern or enter
the password or PIN. See Set Up Screen Lock.
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Touchscreen Navigation
Your device’s touchscreen 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 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.
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 message list.
Rotate
For most screens, you can automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to landscape by turning the device sideways. When entering text, you can turn the device sideways to bring up a bigger keyboard. See “Using the Onscreen Keyboard” for more details.
Note: The Auto-rotate check box in >
the screen orientation to automatically change.
> Settings > Display needs to be selected for
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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Your Home Screen
The home screen is the starting point for your device’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.
Customize the Home Screen
Add Items to the Home Screen
1. Touch and hold an empty area on a home screen or touch the icon at upper right corner of the screen. (If the current home screen doesn’t have room, swipe the screen left or right to display an extended screen.)
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2. On the above opened screen, touch the type of item you want to add and then drag a certain item into the designated screen.
Widgets: Add widgets to a screen such as a clock, calendar, mail, people, Wi-Fi and
Bluetooth toggles, social networking apps, and more.
App shortcuts: Add shortcuts to applications, bookmarks, contacts, settings, and
more. Touch a category and then drag the item you want to add.
Wallpapers: Select a wallpaper source from your picture gallery, live wallpapers,
preloaded wallpapers, or other options.
More: Add other available items to the home screen.
Move or Remove Items on the Home Screen
► Touch and hold the item you want to move or remove from the home screen.
To move the item, drag it to a new area and release it.
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To remove the item, drag it to the Trash icon at the upper right corner of the screen
and release it.
Extended Home Screens
In addition to the main home screen, your tablet has four extended home screens to provide more space for adding icons, widgets, and more. Touch and hold the item and then drag across the screen to move from the main screen to an extended screen.
There are four extended screens in addition to the main Home screen.
● You cannot add more screens.
● While on an extended screen, touch
To go directly to a particular screen:
1. From any screen, touch the icon at upper right corner of the screen to display thumbnail images of all screens on the above part.
2. Touch the screen you want to open.
Note: On the main home screen, you can also swipe left or right to view the extended screens.
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to return to the main home screen.
Status Bar
Icon
Description
Bluetooth® active
GPS active
Wi-Fi® active
downloading
Vibrate
silent
speakerphone active
network (full signal)
network (roaming)
3G (data service)
airplane mode
The status bar at the lower right corner of the home screen provides device and service status information on the right side and notification alerts on the left. To view notification alerts, touch the status bar.
Status Icons
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sync active
alarm set
battery (charging)
battery (full charge)
Icon
Description
New email
New Gmail
[icon]
Event
Music playing
USB connection
[icon]
Alarm
[icon]
Alert
Notification Icons
Enter Text
You can type on your device using the virtual Android keyboard.
Touchscreen Keyboards Tips for Editing Text Input Options Touch Input Settings
Touchscreen Keyboards
Touch any text field to open the touchscreen keyboard. To close the keyboard, please touch the
icon at the lower left corner of the screen.
Android Keyboard is a keyboard layout similar to a desktop computer keyboard. You can choose to use the landscape or portrait orientation of the on-screen keyboard, by turning the Tablet sideways.
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Tips for Editing Text
● If you want to use the landscape keyboard, you need to select the Auto-rotate screen check box in Settings > Screen.
● Hold and select the text, tap Cut or Copy.
● Tap location to paste, then touch Paste. You can paste the cut or copied text.
Input Options
To change input options, tap and you can select Input languages or Android keyboard settings.
Input languages
Under Android keyboard, select Use system language. Or deselect Use system language and select an active input method.
Android keyboard settings General setting: Auto-capitalization, vibrate on keypress or sound on keypress. Text correction settings: Auto correction or show correction suggestions.
Touch Input Settings
You can configure the touch input settings by tapping the > > Settings > Language & input.
Language settings
● Select language
● User dictionary
Voice input
● Voice recognizer settings
Voice output
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● Text-to speech settings
Keyboard settings
● Current input method: Enables vibration feedback as you touch on the keyboard.
● Input method selector: Enables the sound feedback as you touch on the keyboard.
● Configure input methods: Select the check box to capitalize the fist letter of each
sentence automatically.
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Device Settings
This section provides an overview of items you can change using your device’s Settings menus.
Wireless & Network Settings Sound Settings Screen Settings Location & Security Settings Applications Settings Accounts & Sync Settings Privacy Settings Storage Settings Language & Input Settings Accessibility Settings Date & Time Settings About Tablet
Wireless & Network Settings
This group of settings lets you control your device’s wireless network settings 3G, Wi-Fi settings, Bluetooth, roaming, and more.
Airplane Mode Wi-Fi Settings Bluetooth Settings Tethering & Wi-Fi Hotspot Settings VPN Settings Mobile Networks
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