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ZTE Z718TL User Manual

Z718TL
User Manual
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About This Manual
Copyright
Copyright © 2016 ZTE CORPORATION
All rights reserved.
No part of this publication may be quoted, reprod uced, translated or used in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and microfilm, without the prior written permission of ZTE Corporation.
Notice
ZTE Corporation reserves the right to make modifications on print errors or update specifications in this guide without prior 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.
We offer self-service for our smart terminal device users. Please visit the ZTE official website (at www.zteusa.com) for more information on self-service and supported product models. Information on the website takes precedence.
Disclaimer
ZTE Corporation expressly disclaims any liability for faults and
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damages caused by unauthorized modifications of the software.
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
ZTE and the ZTE logos are trademarks of ZTE Corporation.
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.
Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ processors are products of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
Qualcomm and Snapdragon are trademarks of Qualcomm Incorporated, registered in the United States and other countries. Used with permission. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby Audio, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. LTE is a trademark of ETSI.
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WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners.
Version No.: R1.0
Edition Time: September 20, 2016
Manual No.: 8090200100MT
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Contents
Z718TL ...................................................................... 1
User Manual ............................................................. 1
About This Manual ................................................... 2
Copyright .................................................................. 2
Copyright © 2016 ZTE CORPORATION .................. 2
All rights reserved. .................................................. 2
Notice ........................................................................ 2
Disclaimer ................................................................ 2
Trademarks .............................................................. 3
Version No.: R1.0 ..................................................... 4
Manual No.: 8090200100MT .................................... 4
Getting Started ....................................................... 13
Getting to Know Your Phone ............................................ 13
Knowing the Keys ............................................................ 15
Installing the micro-SIM Card ........................................... 15
Installing the microSDHC Card (Not Included) .................. 17
Installing the Battery (Included) ........................................ 19
Charging the Battery ........................................................ 21
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Extending the Battery Life ................................................ 23
Powering On/Off .............................................................. 23
Setting Up for the First Time ............................................ 23
Locking/Unlocking the Screen and Keys .......................... 24
To lock the screen and keys: ................................ 24
To unlock the screen and keys: ............................ 24
Using the Touch Screen ................................................... 25
Getting to Know the Home Screen ................................... 28
Extended Home Screen Panels ............................ 29
To add a new home screen panel: ........................ 29
To delete a home screen panel: ............................ 30
To adjust the order of a home screen panel: ....... 30
Personalizing.......................................................... 31
Changing the System Language ...................................... 31
Setting the Date and Time................................................ 31
Changing Ringtone and Notification Sound ...................... 32
Turning On/Off System Sounds ........................................ 32
Adjusting Volume ............................................................. 32
Switching to Silent or Vibration Mode ............................... 33
Using Do Not Disturb Mode ............................................. 33
To turn on Do not disturb mode: .......................... 34
Applying New Wallpapers ................................................ 34
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Setting the Theme ............................................................ 35
Setting the Home Screen Transition Effect ....................... 35
Changing Screen Brightness ............................................ 35
Protecting Your Phone With Screen Locks ........................ 36
Protecting Your Phone With Screen Pinning ..................... 37
Knowing the Basics ............................................... 39
Monitoring the Phone Status ............................................ 39
Managing Notifications ..................................................... 40
Managing Shortcuts and Widgets ..................................... 43
Organizing With Folders ................................................... 44
Rearranging the Primary Shortcuts ................................... 45
Entering Text .................................................................... 45
Gesture Typing ....................................................... 48
Editing Text ...................................................................... 50
Opening and Switching Apps ............................................ 51
Uninstalling or Disabling an App ....................................... 52
Connecting to Networks and Devices .................. 53
Connecting to Mobile Networks ........................................ 53
To enable or disable data access: ........................ 53
To get data services when roaming: .................... 53
Connecting to Wi-Fi .......................................................... 55
Method one: WPS button (Recommended) ......... 56
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Method two: PIN number ....................................... 57
Connecting to Bluetooth Devices ..................................... 58
Connecting to Your Computer via USB ............................. 61
Connecting to Virtual Private Networks ............................ 62
Phone Calls ............................................................ 64
Placing and Ending Calls ................................................. 64
Answering or Rejecting Calls ........................................... 65
Working With the Call History ........................................... 66
Calling Your Contacts ....................................................... 67
Checking Voicemail ......................................................... 68
Using Options During a Call ............................................. 68
Managing Multi-party Calls ............................................... 69
To respond to an incoming call while you’re on a
call: .......................................................................... 69
To switch between two calls: ................................ 70
Adjusting Your Call Settings ............................................. 71
To assign a speed dial key: ................................... 75
Contacts .................................................................. 77
Checking Contact Details ................................................. 77
Adding a New Contact ..................................................... 77
Setting Up Your Own Profile ............................................. 78
Importing, Exporting, and Sharing Contacts ..................... 79
Working With Favorite Contacts ....................................... 80
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Working With Groups ....................................................... 81
Searching for a Contact .................................................... 83
Editing Contacts ............................................................... 83
Web Accounts ........................................................ 87
Adding or Removing Accounts .......................................... 87
Configuring Account Sync ................................................ 88
Email ....................................................................... 90
Setting Up the First Email Account ................................... 90
Checking Your Emails ...................................................... 90
Responding to an Email ................................................... 91
Writing and Sending an Email .......................................... 92
Adding and Editing Email Accounts .................................. 93
Changing General Email Settings ..................................... 94
Messaging .............................................................. 95
Opening the Messaging Screen ....................................... 95
Sending a Message ......................................................... 95
Replying to a Message ..................................................... 96
Forwarding a Message ..................................................... 97
Copying a Message ......................................................... 97
Changing Message Settings ............................................. 97
Calendar ................................................................. 98
Viewing Your Calendars and Events ................................. 98
Creating an Event ............................................................ 99
Editing, Deleting, Sharing an Event ................................ 100
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Changing Calendar Settings .......................................... 100
Web Browser ........................................................ 101
Opening the Browser ..................................................... 101
Using Multiple Browser Windows ................................... 101
To open a new browser window: ........................ 101
To switch between browser windows: ............... 102
Downloading Files ......................................................... 102
Changing Browser Settings ............................................ 102
Camera .................................................................. 104
Capturing a Photo .......................................................... 104
Recording a Video ......................................................... 106
Using Manual Camera Mode ......................................... 106
Customizing Camera/Camcorder Settings ...................... 108
Gallery ................................................................... 110
Opening Gallery ............................................................. 110
Working With Albums ..................................................... 110
To view album contents: ..................................... 110
To share albums, pictures, or videos: ................ 110
To delete albums, pictures, or videos: ............... 111
To hide an album: ................................................ 111
Working With Pictures .................................................... 112
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Retouching Your Pictures ............................................... 113
Making a GIF Picture or a Collage .................................. 115
Playing Videos ............................................................... 116
Music .................................................................... 117
Viewing Your Music Library ............................................ 117
Playing Music ................................................................. 118
Managing Playlists ......................................................... 120
Video Player ......................................................... 121
Opening the Video Library .............................................. 121
Playing and Controlling Videos ....................................... 121
Managing Video Files ..................................................... 122
Sound Recorder ................................................... 124
Recording a Voice Memo ............................................... 124
Playing a Voice Memo .................................................... 124
To play a memo you just recorded: .................... 124
To play any saved memo: ................................... 124
More Apps ............................................................ 126
Calculator ...................................................................... 126
Clock ............................................................................. 126
Downloads ..................................................................... 127
File Manager .................................................................. 128
Wi-Fi Utility..................................................................... 128
Google Apps .................................................................. 129
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Settings ................................................................. 131
Wireless and Networks .................................................. 131
Personal ........................................................................ 133
Device ........................................................................... 138
Accounts ....................................................................... 142
System .......................................................................... 142
Troubleshooting ................................................... 144
For Your Safety .................................................... 149
General Safety............................................................... 149
Radio Frequency (RF) Energy ....................................... 150
FCC Regulations ........................................................... 152
Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Mobile
Phones .......................................................................... 153
CTIA Requirements ....................................................... 155
Distraction ..................................................................... 157
Product Handling ........................................................... 157
Electrical Safety ............................................................. 161
Radio Frequency Interference ........................................ 162
Explosive Environments ................................................. 164
Specifications ....................................................... 165
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Indicator light
Charging
/micro-USB jack
Power key
Earpiece
Proximity & light
sensor
Touch screen Front camera
Home key
Main microphone
Getting Started
Getting to Know Your Phone
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Headset jack
Back cover Flash
Back camera
Speaker
Auxiliary microphone
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Key
Function
Power key
Press and hold to turn on or off airplane
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
application or screen.
Touch and hold to use Google Search.
Back key
Touch to go to the previous screen.
Recent apps key
Touch to see recently used apps.
Volume key
Press or hold either end of the key to turn the volume up or down.
Knowing the Keys
NOTE:
The positions of the Back key and the Recent apps key are interchangeable through Settings > Navigation key.
Installing the micro-SIM Card
Power off your phone before installing or removing the micro-SIM card.
WARNING!
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To avoid damage to the phone, do not use any other kind of SIM cards, or any non-standard micro-SIM card cut from a SIM card. You can get a standard micro-SIM card from your service provider.
1. Insert your fingernail into the bottom left corner of the back cover and lift it up gently.
2. Hold the microSDHC card with the cut corner oriented as shown and slip it into the card slot.
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Installing the microSDHC Card (Not Included)
The microSDHC card can be installed or removed while the phone is turned on. You need to unmount the microSDHC card before removing it. See
or Phone Storage.
1. Insert your fingernail into the bottom left corner of the back cover and lift it up gently.
Using the microSDHC Card as Portable
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2. Hold the microSDHC card with the cut corner oriented as shown and slip it into the card slot.
NOTE:
Your phone supports a microSDHC card up to 32 GB.
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3. Replace the back cover.
Installing the Battery (Included)
1. Insert your fingernail into the bottom left corner of the back cover and lift it up gently.
2. Hold the battery as shown and put it into the slot.
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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.
WARNING!
Use only ZTE-approved chargers and cables. The use of unapproved accessories could damage your phone or cause the battery to explode.
CAUTION:
Do not change the built-in rechargeable battery in your phone by yourself. The battery can only be changed by ZTE or ZTE authorized service provider.
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1. Connect the adapter to the charging jack.
2. Connect the charger to a standard AC power outlet.
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 the customer service if you still cannot power on the phone after prolonged charging.
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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 power off, press and hold the Power key to open the
options menu and touch Power off > OK.
NOTE:
If the phone freezes or takes too long to respond, you can press and hold the Power key for about 10 seconds to restart the phone.
Setting Up for the First Time
When you first power on your phone after you purchase it or
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reset it to factory settings (see Backup and Reset), you need to do some settings before using it.
Select the language and then follow the prompts to set up your phone.
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 some time of inactivity. 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 blank area on the screen.
- or -
Touch a notification twice consecutively to open the related app.
NOTE:
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If you have set an unlock pattern, a PIN or a password for your phone (see need to draw the pattern or enter the PIN/password to unlock your screen.
Protecting Your Phone With Screen Locks), you’ll
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.
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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.
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Pinch
In some apps (such as Maps, web 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 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.
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NOTE:
The auto-rotate feature needs to be enabled for the screen orientation to automatically change. Touch the Home k ey >
> Settings > Display and switch on Auto-rotate screen.
You can also access the screen rotation control by sliding down the status bar twice and touch Auto-rotate/Portrait.
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.
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Status bar
Google Search Shortcut
Folder
Primary shortcuts
Widgets
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 their order.
To add a new home screen panel:
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1. Touch the Home key > , or touch and hold an empty area of the home screen and 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.
To delete 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
3. Touch OK. The items on the panel will also be removed.
NOTES:
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.
When there are only three home screen panels, you cannot
delete any of them.
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.
on the top right corner of a thumbnail.
NOTE:
Touch at the bottom of a home screen thumbnail to set it as the main home screen.
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