ZTE Z750C User Manual

Z750C

User Manual

About This Manual

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

No part of this publication may be quoted, reproduced, 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 chapter 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.zte.com.cn) 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 damages caused by unauthorized modifications of the software.

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

Version No.: R1.0 Edition Time : 2013.04.07

Contents

Getting Started ....................................................... 18

Getting to Know Your Phone ............................................ 18

Knowing the Keys ............................................................ 19

Installing the microSD Card and Battery ........................... 20

Charging the Battery ........................................................ 22

Powering On/Off .............................................................. 23

Setting Up for the First Time ............................................ 23

Locking/Unlocking the Screen and Keys .......................... 24

Using the Touch Screen ................................ ................... 25

Getting to Know the Home Screen ................................... 26

Personalizing.......................................................... 29

Changing the System Language ...................................... 29

Changing Ringtone .......................................................... 29

Changing Notification Sound ............................................ 29

Turning On/Off Touch Sounds .......................................... 30

Adjusting Volumes ........................................................... 30

Switching to Silent Mode .................................................. 30

Applying New Wallpapers ................................................ 31

Changing Screen Brightness ........................................... 31

Protecting Your Phone With Screen Locks ....................... 32

Protecting Your Phone With Encryption ............................ 33

Knowing the Basics ............................................... 35

Monitoring the Phone Status ............................................ 35

Managing Notifications ..................................................... 36

Notification Icons ....................................................... 36

Open/Close the Notification Panel ............................. 36

Respond to or Remove a Notification ........................ 37

Use Quick Settings .................................................... 37

Managing Shortcuts and Widgets ..................................... 38

Add Shortcuts and Widgets ....................................... 38

Move Shortcuts or Widgets........................................ 38

Remove Shortcuts or Widgets ................................... 39

Adjust Widget Size .................................................... 39

Organizing With Folders ................................................... 39

Create a Folder ......................................................... 39

Rename a Folder ...................................................... 39

Add Shortcuts to a Folder .......................................... 40

Remove Shortcuts From a Folder .............................. 40

Rearranging the Favorites Tray ........................................ 40

Entering Text .................................................................... 41

Change Input Methods .............................................. 41

Android Keyboard ..................................................... 41

Google Voice Typing ................................................. 43

Swype ................................................................ ....... 43

Touch Input Settings .................................................. 46

Editing Text ...................................................................... 46

Opening and Switching apps ............................................ 47

Open an App ............................................................. 47

Switch Between Recently Opened Apps .................... 47

Connecting to Networks and Devices .................. 49

Connecting to Mobile Networks ........................................ 49

Control Mobile Data Use ........................................... 49

Change Roaming Mode ............................................ 50

Connecting to Wi-Fi ......................................................... 50

Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wi-Fi Network ......... 50

Get Notified of Open Networks .................................. 50

Add a Wi-Fi Network ................................................. 51

Forget a Wi-Fi Network ............................................. 51

Adjusting Advanced Wi-Fi Settings ............................ 52

Connecting to Bluetooth Devices ..................................... 52

Turn Bluetooth On/Off ............................................... 53

Change the Device Name ......................................... 53

Pair With Another Bluetooth Device........................... 53

Send Data via Bluetooth ........................................... 54

Receive Data via Bluetooth ....................................... 54

Connecting to Your Computer via USB ............................. 55

Connect Your Phone to a Computer via USB ............ 55

Connect With Windows Media Player ........................ 55

Disconnect Your Phone From the Computer.............. 56

Remove the microSD Card From Your Phone ........... 56

Erase microSD Card ................................................. 56

Connecting to Virtual Private Networks ............................ 56

Add a VPN ................................................................ 57

Connect to a VPN ..................................................... 57

Modify a VPN ............................................................ 58

Delete a VPN ............................................................ 58

Phone Calls ............................................................ 59

Placing and Ending Calls ................................................. 59

Place a Call by Dialing .............................................. 59

End a Call ................................................................. 59

Answering or Rejecting Calls ............................................ 60

Answer a Call ............................................................ 60

Reject a Call ............................................................. 60

Working With the Call Log ................................................ 60

Place a Call From the Call Log .................................. 61

Add a Call Log Number as a Contact ......................... 61

Take Other Actions on a Call Log Entry ..................... 61

Delete the Call Log .................................................... 62

Calling Your Contacts ....................................................... 62

Call a Contact ........................................................... 62

Call a Favorite Contact .............................................. 62

Checking Voicemail .......................................................... 63

Using Options During a Call ............................................. 63

Managing Multi-party Calls ............................................... 64

Switch Between Current Calls ................................... 64

Set Up a Conference Call .......................................... 65

Adjusting Your Call Settings ............................................. 65

Edit Quick Response to Rejected Callers .................. 65

Set Voicemail ............................................................ 65

Set TTY Mode ........................................................... 66

Set DTMF Tones ....................................................... 66

Set Speed Dials ........................................................ 66

Forward Incoming Calls ............................................ 67

Internet Call Settings................................................. 67

People ..................................................................... 69

Checking Contact Details ................................................. 69

Adding a New Contact ..................................................... 69

Setting Up Your Own Profile ............................................. 70

Importing, Exporting, and Sharing Contacts ..................... 70

Import Contacts From the Phone Storage.................. 70

Import Contacts From the microSD Card ................... 71

Export Contacts to the Phone Storage....................... 71

Export Contacts to the microSD Card ........................ 71

Share Contacts ......................................................... 71

Working With Favorite Contacts ....................................... 72

Add a Contact to Favorites ........................................ 72

Remove a Contact From Favorites ............................ 72

Working With Groups ....................................................... 72

View Your Contact Groups ........................................ 72

Set Up a New Group ................................................. 73

Delete a Group ......................................................... 73

Edit a Group ............................................................. 74

Searching for a Contact ................................................... 74

Editing Contacts............................................................... 74

Edit Contact Details .................................................. 74

Set a Ringtone for a Contact ..................................... 75

Delete a Contact ....................................................... 75

Join Contacts ............................................................ 75

Separate Contact Information .................................... 76

Accounts ................................................................ 78

Adding or Removing Accounts .......................................... 78

Add an Account ......................................................... 78

Remove an Account .................................................. 78

Configuring Account Sync ................................................ 79

Configure Auto Sync Setting ...................................... 79

Sync Manually ........................................................... 79

Change an Account’s Sync Settings .......................... 80

Email ....................................................................... 81

Set Up the First Email Account ......................................... 81

Checking Your Emails ...................................................... 81

Responding to an Email ................................................... 82

Reply to or Forward an Email .................................... 82

Mark an Email as Unread .......................................... 82

Delete an Email ......................................................... 83

Writing and Sending an Email .......................................... 83

Adding Signature to Your Emails ...................................... 84

Adding and Editing Email Accounts .................................. 84

Add an Email Account ............................................... 84

Edit an Email Account ............................................... 84

Remove an Email Account ........................................ 85

Changing General Email Settings ..................................... 85

GmailTM ................................................................... 86

Opening Your Gmail Inbox ................................ ............... 86

Switching Accounts .......................................................... 86

Writing and Sending a Message....................................... 87

Adding Signature to Your Gmail Messages ...................... 87

Replying to or Forwarding a Message .............................. 88

Working With Received Attachments ................................ 88

Searching for Messages .................................................. 89

Working With Labels ........................................................ 89

Changing Gmail Settings ................................................. 90

Messaging .............................................................. 92

Opening the Messaging Screen ....................................... 92

Sending a Text Message .................................................. 92

Sending a Multimedia Message ....................................... 93

Replying to a Message .................................................... 93

Forwarding a Message .................................................... 94

Viewing Details About a Message .................................... 94

Deleting Messages or Threads ........................................ 94

Changing Message Settings ............................................ 95

Calendar ................................................................. 96

Viewing Your Calendars and Events ................................. 96

Select Visible Calendars ........................................... 96

Change Calendar Views ........................................... 96

View Event Details .................................................... 98

Creating an Event ............................................................ 98

Editing or Deleting an Event ............................................. 98

Changing Calendar Settings ............................................. 99

Google+ ................................................................ 100

Organizing Your Contacts ............................................... 100

Getting Updates ............................................................. 100

Chatting With Contacts ................................................... 101

Checking Photos ............................................................ 101

Checking and Managing Your Profile .............................. 102

Browser ................................................................ 103

Opening the Browser ..................................................... 103

Open a Web Page or Search the Web ..................... 103

Set the Homepage .................................................. 103

Get Information About the Current Page .................. 104

Working With an Opened Page ...................................... 104

Using Multiple Browser Tabs .......................................... 106

Downloading Files .......................................................... 106

Using Bookmarks ........................................................... 106

Bookmark a Web Page ........................................... 107

Edit a Bookmark ...................................................... 107

Delete a Bookmark .................................................. 107

Viewing Your Browsing History ....................................... 108

Changing Browser Settings ............................................ 108

Maps, Navigation, Local, and Latitude ............... 109

Activating Location Services ........................................... 109

Getting Your Location ..................................................... 109

Searching for a Location ................................................ 110

Getting Directions to Your Destination ............................ 110

Searching for Local Places ............................................. 111

Sharing Location ............................................................ 112

Google Search and Voice Search ....................... 113

Searching With Text ....................................................... 113

Searching by Speaking .................................................. 113

Changing Search and Voice Search Settings ................. 114

Camera .................................................................. 115

Capturing a Photo .......................................................... 115

Customize Camera Settings .......................................... 116

Recording a Video ......................................................... 117

Customizing Camcorder Settings ................................... 119

Gallery ................................................................... 120

Opening Gallery ............................................................. 120

Working With Albums ..................................................... 120

Working With Pictures .................................................... 121

Retouch Your Pictures ............................................ 122

Share Your Pictures ................................................ 123

Working With Videos ...................................................... 123

Play Videos ............................................................ 123

Share Videos .......................................................... 124

Music ..................................................................... 125

Copying Music Files to Your Phone ................................ 125

Copy From a Computer .......................................... 125

Download From the Internet .................................... 125

Receive via Bluetooth.............................................. 125

Viewing Your Music Library ............................................ 126

Set a Song as the Default Ringtone ......................... 126

Delete a Song ......................................................... 127

Playing Music ................................................................. 127

Managing Playlists ......................................................... 129

Create a Playlist ...................................................... 129

Add a Song to a Playlist .......................................... 129

Remove a Song From a Playlist .............................. 129

Delete or Rename a Playlist .................................... 130

Play Music ............................................................ 131

Playing Your Music ......................................................... 131

Managing Playlists ......................................................... 133

Video Player ......................................................... 135

Opening the Video Library .............................................. 135

Playing and Controlling Videos ....................................... 135

Managing Video Files ..................................................... 136

Sound Recorder ................................................... 137

Recording a Voice Memo ............................................... 137

Playing a Voice Memo .................................................... 137

More Apps ............................................................ 139

Alarm ............................................................................. 139

Setting a New Alarm ................................................ 139

Using Bed Clock ..................................................... 139

Backup and Restore ...................................................... 140

Calculator ...................................................................... 140

Downloads..................................................................... 140

File Manager ................................................................. 141

Full Share ...................................................................... 141

Sharing Media Files on Your Phone ........................ 141

Accessing Shared Files on Other Devices ............... 142

Note Pad ....................................................................... 142

Play Books .................................................................... 143

Play Movies & TV .......................................................... 143

Task Manager ................................................................ 144

Timer ............................................................................. 144

World Time .................................................................... 144

YouTube ........................................................................ 144

Play Store ............................................................. 146

Browsing and Searching for Apps .................................. 146

Downloading and Installing Apps .................................... 146

Managing Your Downloads ............................................ 147

View Your Downloaded Apps .................................. 147

Uninstall an App ...................................................... 147

Settings ................................................................. 148

General Settings ............................................................ 148

Airplane Mode ........................................................ 148

Wi-Fi ................................................................ ....... 148

Bluetooth ................................ ................................ 148

Mobile Networks ..................................................... 148

Sound ..................................................................... 149

Display ................................ ................................ .... 149

Date and Time ......................................................... 149

Language and Input ................................................ 149

Wireless and Networks ................................................... 151

Data Usage ................................ ............................. 151

VPN ........................................................................ 151

Device ........................................................................... 152

Storage ................................................................... 152

Battery .................................................................... 152

Apps ....................................................................... 152

Connect to PC ......................................................... 153

Personal ........................................................................ 153

Location Services .................................................... 153

Security ................................................................... 153

Backup and Reset ................................................... 154

Accounts ........................................................................ 155

System........................................................................... 155

Accessibility ............................................................ 155

Developer Options .................................................. 155

About Phone ........................................................... 155

Troubleshooting ................................................... 158

For Your Safety .................................................... 163

General Safety ............................................................... 163

Radio Frequency (RF) Energy ....................................... 164

FCC Compliance ........................................................... 166

Using Your Phone With a Hearing Aid Device ................. 167

Turning on the HAC Setting ........................................... 169

Distraction ..................................................................... 170

Driving .................................................................... 170

Operating Machinery............................................... 170

Product Handling ........................................................... 170

General Statement on Handling and Use ................ 170

Small Children ........................................................ 172

Demagnetization ..................................................... 172

Antenna .................................................................. 172

Normal Use Position ............................................... 172

Air Bags .................................................................. 172

Seizures/Blackouts ................................................. 173

Repetitive Strain Injuries ......................................... 173

Emergency Calls..................................................... 173

Loud Noise ............................................................. 174

Phone Heating ........................................................ 174

Electrical Safety ............................................................. 174

Accessories ............................................................ 174

Connection to a Car ................................................ 174

Faulty and Damaged Products ................................ 174

Battery Handling & Safety .............................................. 175

Radio Frequency Interference ........................................ 176

General Statement on Interference ......................... 176

Pacemakers ............................................................ 176

Hearing Aids ........................................................... 177

Medical Equipment .................................................. 177

Aircraft .................................................................... 177

Interference in Vehicles ........................................... 177

Explosive Environments ................................................. 178

Gas Stations and Explosive Atmospheres ................ 178

Blasting Caps and Areas ......................................... 178

Consumer Limited Warranty ............................... 179

Home Key

Earpiece

Touch-screen

Back Key

Menu Key

Power Key

Indicator

Sensor

Getting Started

Getting to Know Your Phone

Key

Function

Power Key

 Press and hold to turn on or off Flight mode,

enable silent mode, vibration mode or sound, power off, or to restart the phone.

 Press to switch your phone to Sleep mode.  Press to wake up your phone.

Charger/ USB Jack

Battery Cover

Speaker

Volume

Flash Light

Knowing the Keys

Key

Function

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.

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.

1. Place your finger in the slot at the bottom of the back cover to lift and remove the cover.

2. Insert the battery by aligning the metal contacts on the battery with the gold contacts in the battery compartment. Gently push down on the battery until it clicks into place.

WARNING! Do not handle a damaged or leaking Li-Ion

battery as you can be burned.

3. Hold your microSD card with the metal contacts facing down and slide it into the microSD card slot.

NOTE: Your phone may come with a pre-installed microSD

card. Some applications may not function normally after you remove the card, pre-installed or otherwise.

4. 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. 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 each time you wake up your phone.

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 wall 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.

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. Touch Power off and then touch 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 Settings – Personal – Backup and

Reset), you may need to do some settings before using it.

1. Touch the language field to select the language you want to use and then touch Start.

2. Set the date, time, and time zone, or use date and time data provided by the network. Then touch Next.

3. Touch Get an account to create a Google account or touch Sign in to sign in to your account.

You can also touch Not now to set up an account later.

4. Configure the Google location options and touch Next.

5. Enter your name which the phone uses to personalize some apps and touch Next.

6. You will be prompted to accept the terms of Google service. Touch Next to continue.

7. Touch Finish to complete the setup.

NOTE: If the phone is not activated, it would prompt you to connect to a Wi-Fi network before asking you to sign in to a Google account.

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 at the center of the screen. 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.

 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 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.

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. Your home screen extends beyond the initial screen. Swipe the screen left or right to display additional screens.

Widget

Favorites Tray

Shortcut

Google Search

Status bar

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.

To add or remove an extended Home Screen:

1. Touch the Home Key to return to the Home Screen.

2. Touch the Menu Key > Customization > Screen edit.

3. Touch to add more extended Home Screens. Touch on a thumbnail to remove a screen.

To adjust the order of an extended Home Screen:

1. Touch the Home Key to return to the Home Screen.

2. Touch the Menu Key > Customization > Screen edit.

3. Touch and hold a thumbnail and drag it to the place you need.

Personalizing

Changing the System Language

1. Touch the Home Key > Menu Key > System settings > Language & input > Language.

2. Select the language you need.

Changing Ringtone

You can customize the default ringtone for incoming calls by taking the following steps.

1. Touch the Home Key > Menu Key > Customization.

2. Touch Phone ringtone.

3. Scroll through the ringtone list and select the ringtone you

want to use.

4. Touch OK.

TIP: See chapter People – Editing Contacts – Set a Ringtone for

a Contact for how to assign a special ringtone to an individual

contact.

Changing Notification Sound

You can customize the default notification sound by taking the following steps.

1. Touch the Home Key > Menu Key > Customization.

2. Touch Notification ringtone.

3. Scroll through the list and select the ringtone you want to use.

4. Touch OK.

Turning On/Off Touch Sounds

1. Touch the Home Key > Menu Key > System settings > Sound.

2. Check or uncheck Touch sounds.

Adjusting Volumes

1. Touch the Home Key > Menu Key > System settings > Sound > Volumes.

2. Drag the sliders to adjust the volume for each type of audio.

3. Touch OK to save.

TIP: You can adjust the media volume when a media application is in use by pressing the Volume Up/Down Key. If no media application is active, press the Volume Up/Down 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 and hold the Power Key and then touch to enable

silent mode, touch to enable silent mode with vibration,

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