Zte V877P User Manual
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V877P
User Manual
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Contents
Getting Started ....................................................... 10
Your Phone at a Glance .................................................... 11
Knowing the Keys .............................................................. 13
Installing the microSD Card and Battery ............................ 13
Charging the Battery.......................................................... 16
Extending the Battery Life ................................................. 18
Powering On/Off ................................................................ 18
Locking/Unlocking the Screen and Keys ........................... 18
Using the Touch Screen .................................................... 19
Getting to Know the Home Screen .................................... 21
Personalizing .......................................................... 22
Changing the System Language ....................................... 22
Setting the Date and Time Format ..................................... 22
Changing Ringtone and Notification Sound ....................... 22
Adjusting Volumes ............................................................. 23
Applying New Wallpapers .................................................. 24
Changing Screen Brightness ............................................. 24
Protecting Your Phone With Screen Locks ........................ 24
Protecting Your Phone With Encryption ............................. 25
Knowing the Basics ............................................... 28
Monitoring the Phone Status ............................................. 28
Managing Notifications ...................................................... 29
Managing Shortcuts and Widgets ...................................... 31
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Organizing With Folders .................................................... 32
Rearranging the Favorites Tray ......................................... 33
Entering Text ...................................................................... 33
Editing Text ........................................................................ 35
Opening and Switching apps ............................................. 36
Connecting to Networks and Devices .................. 38
Connecting to Mobile Networks ......................................... 38
Connecting to Wi-Fi ........................................................... 38
Using Wi-Fi Direct .............................................................. 41
Connecting to Bluetooth Devices ....................................... 42
Connecting to Your Computer via USB .............................. 45
Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection ............................... 46
Connecting to Virtual Private Networks.............................. 49
Phone Calls ............................................................ 52
Placing and Ending Calls ................................................... 52
Answering or Rejecting Calls ............................................. 53
Working With the Call Log ................................................. 53
Calling Y ou r Cont act s ......................................................... 55
Using Options During a Call............................................... 56
Checking Voicemail ........................................................... 56
Adjusting Your Call Settings ............................................... 57
People ..................................................................... 63
Opening Your Contact List ................................................. 63
Adding a New Contact ....................................................... 63
Setting Up Your Own Profile .............................................. 64
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Importing, Exporting, and Sharing Contacts ...................... 64
Working With Favorite Contacts ........................................ 66
Working With Groups ........................................................ 67
Searching for a Contact ..................................................... 69
Editing Contacts ................................................................ 70
Accounts ................................................................. 73
Adding or Removing Accounts........................................... 73
Configuring Account Sync ................................................. 74
Email ....................................................................... 76
Set Up the First Email Account .......................................... 76
Checking Your Emails ........................................................ 77
Responding to an Email .................................................... 77
Writing and Sending an Email ........................................... 79
Adding Signature to Your Emails ....................................... 79
Adding and Editing Email Accounts ................................... 80
Changing General Email Settings ..................................... 81
GmailTM ................................................................... 82
Opening Your Gmail Inbox ................................................. 82
Switching Accounts ............................................................ 82
Writing and Sending a Message ........................................ 83
Adding Signature to Your Gmail Messages ....................... 83
Replying to or Forwarding a Message ............................... 84
Working With Received Att achme nt s ................................. 84
Searching for Messages .................................................... 85
Working With Labels .......................................................... 85
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Changing Gmail Settings ................................................... 87
Messaging .............................................................. 88
Opening the Messaging Screen ......................................... 88
Sending a Text Message.................................................... 88
Sending a Multimedia Message ......................................... 89
Replying to a Message ...................................................... 90
Forwarding a Message ...................................................... 90
Viewing Details About a Message ...................................... 91
Deleting Messages or Threads .......................................... 91
Changing Message Settings .............................................. 92
Calendar ................................................................. 93
Viewing Your Calendars and Events .................................. 93
Creating an Event .............................................................. 95
Editing or Deleting an Event .............................................. 95
Changing Calendar Settings .............................................. 96
Google Talk ............................................................ 97
Signing In to See Your Friends .......................................... 97
Adding a Friend ................................................................. 97
Changing Your Online Status ............................................. 98
Chatting With Friends ........................................................ 98
Changing Google Talk Settings ........................................ 100
Google+ ................................................................ 101
Organizing Your Contacts ................................................ 101
Getting Updates ............................................................... 101
Chatting With Contacts .................................................... 102
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Checking Photos ............................................................. 102
Checking and Managing Your Profile .............................. 103
Browser ................................................................ 104
Opening the Browser ....................................................... 104
Working With an Opened Page ....................................... 106
Using Multiple Browser Windows .................................... 107
Downloading Files ........................................................... 108
Using Bookmarks ............................................................ 108
Changing Browser Settings ............................................. 110
Maps, Navigation, Places, and Latitude ............. 111
Activating Location Services .............................................111
Getting Your Location .......................................................111
Searching for a Location .................................................. 112
Getting Directions to Your Destination ............................. 112
Searching for Local Places .............................................. 113
Sharing Location ............................................................. 114
Google Search, Voice Search, and Voice Actions
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Searching With Text ......................................................... 11 6
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
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Recording a Video ........................................................... 120
Customizing Camcorder Settings .................................... 122
Gallery .................................................................. 123
Opening Gallery ............................................................... 123
Working With Albums ....................................................... 123
Working With Pictures...................................................... 124
Working With Videos ........................................................ 126
Music .................................................................... 128
Copying Music Files to Your Phone ................................. 128
Viewing Your Music Library .............................................. 128
Playing Music ................................................................... 130
Managing Playlists ........................................................... 131
Play Music ............................................................ 133
Playing Your Music .......................................................... 133
Managing Playlists ........................................................... 135
Video Player ......................................................... 137
Opening the Video Library ............................................... 137
Playing Videos ................................................................. 137
Managing Video Files ...................................................... 138
FM Radio .............................................................. 139
Scanning and Saving Channels ....................................... 139
Listening to FM Radio ...................................................... 139
Adding a Radio Station to Favorites ................................. 140
Other Options and Settings.............................................. 141
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Sound Recorder ................................................... 141
Recording a Voice Memo ................................................ 142
Playing a Voice Memo ..................................................... 142
More Apps ............................................................. 144
Alarm ............................................................................... 144
Calculator ........................................................................ 145
File Manager ................................................................... 145
News and Weather .......................................................... 145
Note pad .......................................................................... 146
Task Manager .................................................................. 146
Timer ............................................................................... 146
World Time ...................................................................... 147
Y ouTube .......................................................................... 147
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 ............................................................................. 152
Personal .......................................................................... 153
System ............................................................................ 157
For Your Safety..................................................... 158
General Safety ................................................................ 158
Radio Frequency (RF) Energy ......................................... 159
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FCC Compliance ............................................................. 160
Distraction ........................................................................ 162
Product Handling ............................................................. 162
Electrical Safety ............................................................... 166
Radio Frequency Interference ......................................... 167
Explosive Environments................................................... 168
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Getting Started
Thanks for choosing V877P. Please read this guide carefully and
keep it for future reference.
The pictures and icons presented in this guide are meant for
illustrative purposes only and may not accurately represent the
actual pictures and icons found on the phone. Your phone
contains the most up to date information.
WARNING! Please refer to the "For Your Safety" sect ion on pa ge
xxx to learn about information that will help you safely use your
phone. Failure to read and follow the important "For Your Safety"
information in this phone guide may res ult i n ser io us bodily injury,
death, or property damage.
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Your Phone at a Glance
Volume Keys
Charger/USB Jack
Home Key
Earpiece
Touchscreen
Back Key
Menu Key
Search Key
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Headset Jack
Power Key
Battery Cover
Camera
Speaker
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Knowing the Keys
Key Function
Power Key
• Press and hold to turn on or off Silent,
Vibration or Flight mode, or to power off.
• Press to switch your phone to Sleep mode.
• Press to wake up your phone.
Home Key
• Touch to return to the Home Screen from
any application or screen.
• Touch and hold to see recently used
applications.
Menu Key
Touch to get the options for the current screen.
Back Key
Touch to go to the previous screen.
Search Key
• Touch to search information on the current
screen or application.
• Touch and hold to use Google voice search.
Volume Keys
Press or hold to turn the volume up or down.
Installing the microSD Card and Battery
Switch off your phone before installing or replacing the battery. The
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 the SIM card with the cut corner oriented as shown and
slip it into the card holder.
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3. 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.
4. Insert the battery by aligning the gold contacts on the
battery with the gold contacts in the battery compartment.
Gently push down on the battery until it clicks into place.
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WARNING! Do not handle a damaged or leaking Li-Ion battery
as you can be burned.
5. Press the cover gently back into place until you hear a click.
Charging the Battery
When you first get your new phone you’ll need to charge the
battery.
NOTE: Although the battery comes partially charged, it is
recommended you fully charge the battery before using your
device for the first time.
1. Connect the adapter to the charger jack. Ensure that the
adapter is inserted with the correct orientation. Do not force
the connector into the charger jack.
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2. Connect the charger to a standard AC wall outlet.
3. Disconnect the charger when the battery is fully charged.
How much charge have you got?
If the battery is low, there will be a pop-up message on the
screen and the LED indicator will be red. As you charge your
phone, the screen will tell you the exact battery level each time
you wake up your phone.
If the phone is on, you’ll see this charging icon
/ appears on
the status bar.
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Extending the Battery Life
Active applications, screen brightness lev els, Blueto oth 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 Bluetooth off when not in use.
• Turn Wi-Fi 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
Make sure the battery is charged.
• Press and hold the Power Key to turn on your phone.
• T o 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 when
not in use and to turn the screen back on and unlock it when you
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need it.
To lock the screen and keys:
To quickly turn the screen off and l oc k th e k eys, 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:
4. Press the Power Key to turn the screen on.
5. Touch and hold at the center of the screen.
-orYou 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.
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• 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.
• 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 spreadi ng 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.
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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.
Extended Home Screens
Your home screen extends beyond the initial screen, providing
more space to add icons, widgets, and more. Simply swipe left or
right on the screen to see the extended Home Screens.
Status &
Notifications
Google Search
Wallpaper
Browser
Messaging
Shortcut
People
Phone
All apps
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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. Clear the Automatic date & time and A utomatic tim e zone
check boxes if you want to set the date, time and time zone
by yourself.
3. Set the date, time, time zone, and 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.
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3. Scroll through the ringtone list and select the ringtone you
want to use.
4. Touch OK.
NOTE: To adjust the ringtone for an individual caller, go to that
person's contact card in the People app, tou ch th e Menu Key >
Set ringtone for that card.
Adjusting Volumes
1. Touch the Home Key > Menu Key > System settings >
Sound > Volumes.
2. Adjust the volume for music, video, games, and other media,
the ringtone and notification volume, and the alarm volume.
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).
To enable the silent or vibration mode:
You can set the phone to the silent or vibration mode by using
one of the following methods.
• Press and hold the Power Key and then touch to enable
the silent mode, touch to enable the vibration mode, or
touch to disable the silent mode.
• Press the Volume Keys down when no media application is
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active. When the icon appears in the status bar, the
phone is set to the vibration mode. When the icon
appears in the status bar, the phon e is in the silent mode.
• Touch the Home Key > Menu Key > System settings >
Sound > Silent mode, and touch Off, 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.
Changing Screen Brightness
1. Touch the Home Key > Menu Key > System settings >
Display > Brightness.
2. Tick the Automatic brightness check box to make the
phone adjust the screen brightness automat ically , or c lea r 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
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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.
• 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.
• If you touch PIN or Password, you’re prompted to set a
numeric PIN or a password you m ust enter to unlock your
screen.
The next time you turn on your phone or w ak e up th e scre en, y ou
must draw your unlock pattern or enter your PIN or password to
unlock it.
IMPORTANT: Screen lock options are listed in the approximate
order of the strength of their security, starting w ith None and
Long press, which provide no security. Pattern provides minimal
security, although it can be more convenient than the stronger
options.
Protecting Your Phone With Encryption
You can encrypt all the data on your phone: Google Accounts,
application data, music and other media, downlo aded info rmation,
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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 ca se y our phone is
stolen, and may be required or recommended in some
organizations. Consult your sy stem admi nistra tor b efo re tur ni ng 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.
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.
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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 complete, 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 information on the right side. You can monit or th e
phone status by checking the following status icons.
3G connected No signal
Flight mode Signal strength
Battery flat Mobile data in use
Battery low Ringer off
Battery partially drained Vibrate mode
Battery full Speaker on
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Battery charging Phone microphone off
Wired headset
connected
Bluetooth on
Alarm set
Connected to a Wi-Fi
network
Wi-Fi in use
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Managing Notifications
Notification Icons
The status bar at the top of the home screen provides notificati on
alerts on the left. You can view the following notification icons.
New SMS microSD card unmounted
New MMS microSD card removed
New Email Upcoming event
New Gmail
message
New Wi-Fi network detected
New Google Talk
instant message
Downloading data
Problem with
SMS/MMS delivery
Sending data
Missed call USB tethering is on
Call in progress
Portable Wi-Fi hotspot or
Wi-Fi direct is on
USB connected GPS on
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Song is playing
Updates available
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Open/Close the Notification Panel
Notifications report the arrival of new messages , ca lend ar
events, and alarms, as well as ongoing e vents, such as when
you are playing music. You can open the no tif ication pa nel to
view the details of notifications.
• To open the notification panel, swipe your finger down from
the top of the screen.
• To close the notification panel, swipe your finger up from the
bottom of the screen or touch the Back Key.
Respond to or Remove a Notification
In the notification panel, you can respond to a notification or
remove the notifications.
• To respond to a notification, just touch it.
• To remove a notification, swipe it left or righ t.
• To remove all notifications, touch in the top right corner.
• Most apps that send notifications, such as Gmail and Google
Talk, have notification settings that you can adjust.
TIP: In the notification panel, touch at the top of notifications
list to get to the Settings menu quickly.
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