ZTE Z717VL User Manual

Z717VL

User Manual

About This Manual

Thank you for choosing this mobile device. In order to keep your device in its best condition, please read this manual and keep it for future reference.

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 For Your Safety to be sure to use your phone properly and safely.

Disclaimer

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

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.

microSDHC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.

Other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners.

Version No.: R1.0

Edition Time: September 21st, 2015

Contents
Getting Started .......................................................	10
Getting to Know Your Phone ............................................	10
Knowing the Keys ............................................................	12
Installing the micro-SIM Card and the Battery ..................	12
Installing the microSDHC™ Card .....................................	14
Charging the Battery........................................................	15
Extending the Battery Life ................................................	17
Powering On/Off ..............................................................	17
Setting Up for the First Time ............................................	17
Locking/Unlocking the Screen and Keys ..........................	18
Using the Touch Screen ...................................................	18
Getting to Know the Home Screen ...................................	21
Personalizing..........................................................	24
Changing the System Language ......................................	24
Setting the Date and Time................................................	24
Changing Ringtone and Notification Sound ......................	25
Turning On/Off System Sounds........................................	25
Adjusting Volume.............................................................	25
Switching to Silent Mode..................................................	26
Applying New Wallpapers ................................................	27
Changing Screen Brightness ...........................................	27
Protecting Your Phone With Screen Locks .......................	28
Protecting Your Phone With Encryption............................	29

Knowing the Basics...............................................	31
Monitoring the Phone Status ............................................	31
Managing Notifications .....................................................	32
Managing Shortcuts and Widgets .....................................	34
Organizing With Folders...................................................	35
Rearranging the Primary Shortcuts...................................	36
Entering Text....................................................................	36
Editing Text ......................................................................	39
Opening and Switching Apps............................................	40
Connecting to Networks and Devices..................	41
Connecting to Mobile Networks ........................................	41
Connecting to Wi-Fi® ........................................................	42
Connecting to Bluetooth® Devices ....................................	45
Connecting to Your Computer via USB .............................	48
Connecting to Virtual Private Networks.............................	50
Phone Calls ............................................................	52
Placing and Ending Calls .................................................	52
Answering or Rejecting Calls............................................	53
Working With the Call Log ................................................	54
Calling Your Contacts.......................................................	55
Checking Voicemail..........................................................	55
Using Options During a Call .............................................	55
Managing Multi-party Calls ...............................................	56
Adjusting Your Call Settings .............................................	56

Contacts .................................................................	60
Checking Contact Details.................................................	60
Adding a New Contact .....................................................	60
Setting Up Your Own Profile.............................................	61
Importing, Exporting, and Sharing Contacts .....................	61
Working With Favorite Contacts .......................................	62
Working With Groups.......................................................	63
Searching for a Contact ...................................................	65
Editing Contacts ..............................................................	65
Accounts ................................................................	68
Adding or Removing Accounts .........................................	68
Configuring Account Sync ................................................	69
Email .......................................................................	71
Setting Up the First Email Account ...................................	71
Composing and Sending an Email ...................................	71
Checking Your Emails ......................................................	72
Replying to or Forwarding an Email .................................	73
Deleting an Email Account ...............................................	73
Changing General Email Settings ....................................	73
Messaging ..............................................................	74
Opening the Messaging Screen .......................................	74
Sending a Message .........................................................	74
Replying to a Message ....................................................	75
Forwarding a Message ....................................................	76

Changing Message Settings.............................................	76
Calendar .................................................................	79
Viewing Your Calendars and Events .................................	79
Creating an Event ............................................................	80
Editing or Deleting an Event .............................................	81
Changing Calendar Settings.............................................	81
Searching an Event..........................................................	82
Camera ...................................................................	83
Capturing a Photo or a Video ...........................................	83
Customizing Camera Settings ..........................................	84
Gallery ....................................................................	86
Opening Gallery ...............................................................	86
Working With Albums .......................................................	86
Working With Pictures ......................................................	87
Playing Videos .................................................................	89
Music ......................................................................	90
Copying Music Files to Your Phone ..................................	90
Viewing Your Music Library ..............................................	91
Setting a Song as the Default Ringtone ............................	92
Playing Music...................................................................	92
Managing Playlists ...........................................................	94
Sound Recorder.....................................................	95
Video Player ...........................................................	97

Opening the Video Library ...............................................	97
Playing and Controlling Videos ........................................	97
Managing Video Files ......................................................	98

More Apps ............................................................	100
Calculator ......................................................................	100
Clock .............................................................................	100
Downloads.....................................................................	101
File Manager .................................................................	101
Mi-Moment ....................................................................	102
Google Apps..................................................................	102

Settings.................................................................	104
General Settings............................................................	104
Wireless and Networks ..................................................	107
Device ...........................................................................	108
Personal ........................................................................	110
System ..........................................................................	114
Troubleshooting...................................................	115
For Your Safety ....................................................	120
General Safety...............................................................	120
Radio Frequency (RF) Energy .......................................	121
FCC Regulations ...........................................................	123
Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Mobile
Phones ..........................................................................	124
CTIA..............................................................................	126
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Distraction......................................................................	128
Product Handling ...........................................................	128
Electrical Safety .............................................................	132
Radio Frequency Interference ........................................	133
Explosive Environments .................................................	135

Getting Started

Getting to Know Your Phone

Earpiece	Proximity & light sensor
	Indicator light
	Front camera
	Volume key

Home key
Back key	Recent apps key

Power key

Headset jack

Flash

Back camera

Charging/ micro-USB jack

Microphone

Knowing the Keys

	Key	Function

	Power key	Press and hold to turn on or off airplane
	Power key	mode, power off or restart the phone.
		mode, power off or restart the phone.
		Press to turn off or on the screen display.

	Home key	Touch to return to the home screen from any
	Home key	application or screen.
		application or screen.
		Touch and swipe up to open Google Search.

	Back key	Touch to go to the previous screen.

	Recent apps	Touch to see recently used applications.
	Recent apps	Touch and hold to view the options for the
	key	Touch and hold to view the options for the
	key	current screen.
		current screen.

	Volume key	Press or hold either end of the key to turn the
		volume up or down.

Installing the micro-SIM Card and the Battery

Switch off your phone before installing or replacing the battery or the micro-SIM card.

1.Insert your fingernail into the slot at the bottom left of the back cover and lift it up gently.

2.Hold the micro-SIM card with the cut corner oriented as shown and slip them into the card holders.

WARNING!

To avoid damage to the phone, do not use any other kind of SIM card, or any non-standard micro-SIM card cut from a SIM card. You can get a standard micro-SIM card from your service provider.

3.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.

4.Align the back cover with the back of the phone and press the cover back into place. Ensure that all the tabs are secure and there are no gaps around the cover.

Installing the microSDHC™ Card

The microSDHC card can be installed and removed while the phone is turned on. Unmount the microSDHC card before removing it.

1.Remove the back cover.

2.Hold your microSDHC card with the metal contacts facing down and slide it in.

NOTE:

Some applications may require a microSDHC card to store certain data on it and to work properly. Therefore, it is recommended that you keep a microSDHC card installed and not remove or replace it unnecessarily.

3. Replace the back cover.

Charging the Battery

Your phone’s battery should have enough power for the phone to turn on, find a signal, and make a few calls. You should fully charge the battery as soon as possible.

If the battery is low, there will be a pop-up message on the screen. As you charge your phone, the screen will tell you the exact battery level on the lock screen. See Locking/Unlocking the Screen and Keys.

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.

2.Connect the charger to a standard AC power 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.

NOTE:

If the battery is extremely low, you may be unable to power on the phone even when it is being charged. In this case, try again after charging the phone for at least 20 minutes. Contact customer service if you still cannot power on the phone after prolonged charging.

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, Bluetooth and auto-sync 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, and each query drains your battery.

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 and touch Power off > OK.

Setting Up for the First Time

When you first power on your phone after you purchase it or reset it to factory settings (see Backup and Reset), you need to do some settings before using it.

Flick the language field to select the language. Then follow the prompts to set up Wi-Fi, Google account, Google location and other options.

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.

To unlock the screen and keys:

1.Press the Power key to turn the screen on.

2.Touch and hold the screen to unlock.

NOTE:

If you have set an unlock pattern, a PIN or a password for your phone (see Protecting Your Phone With Screen Locks), draw the pattern, or enter the PIN/password to unlock your phone.

Using the Touch Screen

Your phone’s touch screen enables you to control actions through a variety of touch gestures.

Touch

When you want to type using the onscreen keyboard, select items on the screen such as the application and settings icons, or press the 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 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.

NOTE:

The auto-rotate feature needs to be enabled for the screen orientation to automatically change. Touch the Home key >

> Settings > Display > Auto-rotate screen.

You can also access the screen rotation control by sliding down the status bar and touch Auto Rotate.

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 shortcuts, folders, widgets, and more.

Status bar

Google search

Folder

Primary shortcut

Extended Home Screen Panels

Your home screen is extendable, providing more space for shortcuts, widgets, and more. Simply swipe left or right on the home screen to see the extended panels. You can add or remove home screen panels, or adjust the order of them.

To add a new home screen panel:

1.Touch the Home key > to select apps, or touch and hold an empty area of the home screen to select Widgets.

2.Touch and hold an application icon or a widget and drag it to the right edge of the screen to create a new home screen panel and put the icon or widget on it.

NOTE:

No empty home screen panel is allowed to exist. If the icon, widget or folder is the only item on the current home screen panel, the panel will be deleted as you remove the item.

To adjust the order of a home screen panel:

1.Touch and hold an empty area of the home screen and slide left or right to view the home screen thumbnails.

2.Touch and hold a thumbnail and drag it left or right to the place you need.

Personalizing

Changing the System Language

1.Touch the Home key > > Settings > Language & input > Language.

2.Select the language you need.

Setting the Date and Time

1.Touch the Home key > > Settings > Date & time.

2.Set the date, time, time zone, and date/time format.

To adjust the date and time automatically, touch

Automatic date & time.

To adjust the date and time manually, touch Automatic date & time and select off, and then touch Set date / Set time to change the date and time.

To adjust the time zone automatically, enable Automatic time zone.

To adjust the time zone manually, disable Automatic time zone and touch Select time zone to set the correct time zone.

To adjust the format of time, touch Use 24-hour format.

To adjust the date format, touch Choose date format.

Changing Ringtone and Notification Sound

You can customize the default ringtone for incoming calls and the default notification sound.

1.Touch the Home Key > > Settings > Sound & notification.

2.Touch Phone ringtone or Default notification sound.

3.Select the ringtone you want to use and touch OK.

NOTE:

See Set a Ringtone for a Contact for how to assign a special ringtone to an individual contact.

Turning On/Off System Sounds

1.Touch the Home key > > Settings > Sound & notification > Other sounds.

2.Touch Dial pad tones, Screen lock sounds, Vibrate, Touch sounds, Vibrate on touch or Emergency tone.

Adjusting Volume

1.Touch the Home key > > Settings > Sound & notification.

2.Drag the sliders below Media volume, Alarm volume, Ring volume and Notification volume to adjust the

volume for each type of audio.

NOTE:

You can adjust the media volume when a media application is in use by pressing the Volume key. If no media application is active, press the Volume key 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.

Press the Volume key when no media application is active to show the ringtone sound management window. Drag the slider to the left to switch the phone to silent mode with vibration.

Touch the Home key > Settings > Sound & notification > Interruptions > When calls and notifications arrive, and touch Don’t interrupt to switch the phone to silent mode.

NOTE:

In addition to silent mode and vibration, you can also allow priority apps to send out notifications when you switch the phone to priority interruption mode.

Applying New Wallpapers

You can set the wallpaper for the home screen and lock screen.

1.Touch and hold an empty place on the home screen and then touch Wallpapers.

2.In the window that appears at the bottom, touch Wallpaper to pick an image as the wallpaper.

NOTE:

In addition, you can touch the Home key > > Settings > Display > Wallpaper to pick an image from Gallery, Photos or Wallpapers, an animation from Live Wallpapers.

Changing Screen Brightness

1.Touch the Home key > > Settings > Display > Brightness level.

2.Drag the slider to manually adjust the screen brightness.

NOTE:

With the proximity and light sensor, your phone can automatically adjust the screen brightness for available light. Touch Adaptive brightness in the Display settings screen to turn the feature on or off.

Protecting Your Phone With Screen Locks

You can protect your phone by creating a screen lock. When it is enabled, you need to swipe up on the screen, draw a pattern or enter a numeric PIN or password to unlock the phone’s screen and keys.

1.Touch the Home key > > Settings > Security > Screen lock.

2.Touch None, Long Press, Pattern, PIN or Password.

Touch None to disable screen lock.

Touch Long Press to enable screen lock. You can unlock the screen by touch and hold the home screen.

Touch Pattern to create a pattern you must draw to unlock the screen.

Touch PIN or Password to set a numeric PIN or a password that you must enter to unlock your screen.

NOTE:

You can also choose to protect your phone before it starts up by requiring your unlock pattern, PIN or password. This helps you to protect data in case your phone is lost or stolen.

For Pattern, PIN, or Password lock, select how you want notifications and their contents to show when the phone is locked. Then touch CONFIRM or OK.

NOTE:

If you forget the pattern you set, you need to upgrade the phone software.

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 have a screen lock on your phone, you must draw a unlock pattern, or enter a numeric PIN or a password each time you power on your phone to decrypt it.

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 pattern, PIN or password you set for encryption is controlled by the system administrator.

Before turning on encryption, prepare as follows:

●Set a lock screen pattern, PIN or password.

●Charge the battery.

●Keep the phone connected to the charger.

●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 > > Settings > Security > Encrypt phone.

2.Read the information about encryption carefully.

The ENCRYPT PHONE button is dimmed if your battery is 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.Draw your lock screen pattern or enter your 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 draw the unlock pattern, or enter the PIN or password.

Subsequently, you must draw the unlock pattern, enter the PIN or password each time you power on your phone in order to decrypt it.

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