ZTE Z777 User Manual
Z777
USER
MANUAL
www.zteusa.com
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manual and keep it for future reference.
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Version No.: R1.0
Edition Time: 2014.3
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Table of Contents
Getting Started ....................................................... 11
Starting Up .................................................................. 11
Installing the micro-SIM Card and Battery .............. 11
Installing the microSDHCTM Card (Not Included) .... 13
Charging the Battery .............................................. 14
Switching Your Phone On/Off ...................................... 15
Setting Up Your Phone for the First Time ............... 15
Switching to Sleep Mode ........................................ 16
Waking Up Your Phone .......................................... 17
Getting Around ............................................................ 17
Touch Control ........................................................ 17
Getting to Know Your Phone ....................................... 18
Knowing the Keys ........................................................ 21
Home Screen ......................................................... 21
Status and Notification Icons .................................. 23
Using the Notification Panel ................................... 25
Phone Calls ............................................................ 28
Making Calls ................................................................ 28
Calling From the Dialer ........................................... 28
Calling From Your Contacts ................................... 28
Calling From a Text Message ................................. 29
Using Speed Dial ................................................... 29
Receiving Calls ............................................................ 30
Answer a Call ......................................................... 30
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Reject a Call ........................................................... 30
Muting a Call........................................................... 30
Putting a Call on Hold ............................................. 30
Turning the Speakerphone On/Off .......................... 31
Ending a Call .......................................................... 31
Adjusting Your Call Settings ......................................... 31
People ..................................................................... 33
Importing and Exporting Contacts ................................ 33
Importing or Exporting Contacts (micro-SIM Card) .. 33
Importing or Exporting Contacts (microSDHC or
Phone Storage) ...................................................... 34
Sharing Contacts Information ....................................... 34
Creating a Contact ....................................................... 34
Adding a Contact to Favorites ...................................... 35
Searching for a Contact................................................ 35
Creating a New Group ................................................. 35
Entering Text .......................................................... 37
Change Input Methods ................................................. 37
Android Keyboard ........................................................ 37
TouchPal Keyboard...................................................... 39
Google Voice Typing .................................................... 43
Input Method Settings .................................................. 43
Messaging .............................................................. 45
Message Box ................................ ............................... 45
Sending a Message ..................................................... 45
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Changing Message Settings ........................................ 46
Email ....................................................................... 49
Creating an Email Account .......................................... 49
Receiving Emails ......................................................... 49
Composing and Sending an Email ............................... 49
Replying to or Forwarding an Email ............................. 50
Deleting an Email Account ........................................... 51
Email Settings ............................................................. 51
Getting Connected to the Internet ........................ 52
Adding a New Mobile Data Connection ........................ 52
Turning On Wi-Fi ......................................................... 53
Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network .................................... 53
Adding a Wi-Fi Network ............................................... 53
Checking the Wi-Fi Network Status ............................. 54
Adding WPS Network .................................................. 54
Browsing the Internet ............................................ 55
Opening a Web Page .................................................. 56
Browsing Options ........................................................ 56
Using Bookmarks ........................................................ 57
Editing a Bookmark ................................................ 57
Deleting a Bookmark .............................................. 57
Using Multiple Browser Tabs ....................................... 58
Changing Browser Settings ......................................... 59
Using Wi-Fi Direct .................................................. 60
Connecting to Another Device via Wi-Fi Direct ............ 60
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Sending Data via Wi-Fi Direct ...................................... 60
Receiving Data via Wi-Fi Direct .................................... 61
Bluetooth® .............................................................. 62
Using Bluetooth ............................................................ 62
Making the Most of Multimedia ............................. 64
Taking Pictures With Your Camera .............................. 64
Adjusting Camera Settings ........................................... 66
Shooting Video With Your Camcorder .......................... 67
Adjusting Your Video Settings ...................................... 68
Playing Your Music ...................................................... 68
Playing Your Videos ..................................................... 70
Opening Your Gallery ................................................... 71
Making Memorable Memos .......................................... 72
Recording a Voice Memo ........................................ 72
Playing a Voice Memo ............................................ 73
Using Your Google™ Applications ...................... 74
Gmail ........................................................................... 74
Google Calendar .......................................................... 75
Google+ ....................................................................... 75
Google Maps ............................................................... 76
Getting Your Location ............................................. 76
Searching for a Location ......................................... 77
Getting Directions to Your Destination .................... 77
Searching for Local Places ..................................... 78
Google MusicTM ............................................................ 79
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Playing Your Music ................................................ 79
Sorting out Your Phone Settings .......................... 82
Setting Date and Time ................................................. 82
Changing Display Settings ........................................... 82
Sound Settings ............................................................ 83
Language Settings ................................ ....................... 83
Mobile Network Services ............................................. 83
Security Settings.......................................................... 83
Protecting Your Phone With a Screen Unlock Pattern
.............................................................................. 84
Protecting Your Phone With Encryption .................. 85
Protecting Your micro-SIM Card With a PIN ........... 86
Setting Up Credential Storage ................................ 87
Managing Your Device Memory ................................... 88
Privacy: Reset to Factory Settings ............................... 88
Managing Applications................................................. 89
How to Install an Application .................................. 89
Managing Other Settings ............................................. 90
Data Usage ............................................................ 90
Connect to PC ........................................................ 90
Accessibility ........................................................... 91
Developer Options ................................................. 91
About Phone .......................................................... 92
Other Applications ................................................. 93
Clock ........................................................................... 93
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Set a New Alarm ................................ ..................... 93
Use Bed Clock ........................................................ 93
Check World Time ................................ .................. 94
Use the Stopwatch and Countdown ........................ 94
Calculator ..................................................................... 94
Chrome ........................................................................ 94
Downloads ................................................................... 95
File Manager ................................................................ 95
News and Weather....................................................... 95
Task Manager .............................................................. 96
YouTube ...................................................................... 96
Upgrading the Phone Software ............................ 97
Troubleshooting .................................................... 98
For Your Safety .................................................... 104
General Safety ........................................................... 104
Radio Frequency (RF) Energy .................................... 105
FCC Compliance ........................................................ 107
Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) regulations for Mobile
phones ....................................................................... 108
Distraction .................................................................. 110
Driving .................................................................. 110
Operating Machinery ............................................ 110
Product Handling ....................................................... 111
General Statement on Handling and Use .............. 111
Battery .................................................................. 112
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Small Children ................................ ...................... 113
Demagnetization .................................................. 114
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) .............................. 114
Antenna ............................................................... 114
Normal Use Position ............................................ 114
Air Bags ............................................................... 114
Seizures/Blackouts ............................................... 115
Repetitive Strain Injuries ...................................... 115
Emergency Calls .................................................. 115
Loud Noise ........................................................... 116
Phone Heating ..................................................... 116
Electrical Safety ......................................................... 116
Accessories .......................................................... 116
Connection to a Car ............................................. 116
Faulty and Damaged Products ............................. 117
Radio Frequency Interference ................................... 117
General Statement on Interference ...................... 117
Pacemakers ......................................................... 117
Hearing Aids ........................................................ 118
Medical Equipment ............................................... 118
Aircraft ................................................................. 118
Interference in Vehicles ........................................ 118
Explosive Environments ............................................ 119
Gas Stations and Explosive Atmospheres ............ 119
Blasting Caps and Areas ...................................... 119
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Getting Started
Starting Up
Installing the micro-SIM Card and Battery
Turn off your phone before installing or replacing the battery or
micro-SIM card.
1. Remove the back cover.
2. Hold the micro-SIM card with the cut corner oriented as
shown and slip it into the card holder.
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IMPORTANT: Your phone only supports micro-SIM card.
Please do not insert other kinds of SIM card.
3. Insert the battery by aligning the golden contacts on the
battery and those in the battery compartment. Gently
push down on the battery until it clicks into place.
4. Press the back cover gently back into place until you hear
a click.
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Installing the microSDHCTM Card (Not
Included)
The microSDHC card can be installed and removed while the
phone is turned on. Unmount the microSDHC card before
removing or replacing it.
1. Remove the back cover.
2. Insert the microSDHC card into the slot with the golden
contacts on the card facing down.
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NOTE: Some applications may require a microSDHC card to
work normally or may store data on it. Therefore, it is
recommended that you not install, remove or replace the
microSDHC card randomly.
Charging the Battery
Although the battery comes partially charged, it is
recommended you fully charge the battery before using your
phone for the first time.
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
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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.
3. Disconnect the charger when the battery is fully charged.
Switching Your Phone On/Off
Make sure the micro-SIM card is in your phone and the
battery is charged.
Press and hold the Power Key to switch on your phone.
To switch it off, press and hold the Power Key to get the
phone options. Touch Power off, and then touch OK
Setting Up Your Phone for the First Time
When you first power on your phone after you purchase it or
reset it to factory settings (see Sorting out Your Phone
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Settings - Privacy: Reset to Factory Settings), you need to
set up your phone settings before using it.
1. Flick the language field to select the language you want to
use and then touch Start.
2. If you’ve got a Google Account or Gmail, touch Yes to
sign in to your account. Or touch No to get an account.
You can also touch Not now to set up an account later.
3. Configure the Google location options and touch .
4. Enter your name which the phone uses to personalize
some apps and touch .
5. You will be prompted to accept the terms of Google
service. Touch to continue.
6. Touch Finish.
NOTE: If the micro-SIM card is not installed, the phone would
prompt you to connect to a Wi-Fi network before asking you
to sign in to a Google Account.
Switching to Sleep Mode
To save battery power, Sleep Mode suspends your phone to
a power-saving state while the display is off. Your phone also
goes into Sleep Mode by itself when the display is
automatically turned off after a certain period of time, which
you can set in Settings > Display > Sleep.
Press the Power Key to switch to Sleep Mode.
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Waking Up Your Phone
1. Press the Power Key to activate your screen display.
2. Touch and hold to unlock 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, a PIN or password
for your phone (see chapter Sorting out Your Phone Settings
– Security Settings – Protecting Your Phone With a Screen
Lock) you’ll need to draw the pattern, or enter the
PIN/password to unlock your screen.
Getting Around
Touch Control
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.
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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 Your Phone
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Knowing the Keys
Key
Function
Power Key
Press and hold to turn on or off Airplane
mode, enable silent mode or silent mode
with vibration, disable silent mode, power
off or restart the phone.
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.
Volume Keys
Press or hold to turn the volume up or down.
Home Screen
You can customize your home screen. Set your own
wallpaper, add widgets or application shortcuts you need,
organize icons with folders, or remove them as you like.
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Extended Home Screen
The home screen extends beyond the screen width, giving
you lot more space to add more stuff. Simply swipe your
finger to the left or right to see the extended home screen
panels.
Choosing Your Wallpaper
1. Touch the Home Key to return to the home screen.
2. Touch and hold a blank area of the home screen.
3. Touch Home or Lock screen.
4. Select a wallpaper source from Gallery, Live Wallpapers,
or Wallpapers and choose the image or animation you
want to use as the wallpaper. Some cropping may be
needed for Gallery images.
5. For Gallery images, adjust the area you want to use and
touch Done; for Live Wallpapers and Wallpapers, touch
Set wallpaper.
NOTE: Live Wallpapers are not available for the Lock
Screen.
Adding Items to Your Home Screen
1. Touch the Home Key > .
2. Touch Apps, Widgets or Shortcuts, depending on what
you want to add.
3. Touch and hold a widget, application icon or shortcut and
drag it to the home screen.
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Adjusting Widget Size
1. Touch and hold a widget on the home screen and then
release it.
2. An outline appears around the widget. Drag the outline to
resize the widget.
NOTE: Not all widgets can be resized.
Organizing Icons With a Folder
1. Touch and hold the shortcut on the home screen you
want to add into a folder until
2. Drag the shortcut to and release it. A new
folder will be created and the shortcut is added into the
folder.
3. To add more shortcuts into the folder, touch and hold
each shortcut and drag it over the folder before releasing
it.
TIP: Touch the folder and then touch the name field to
rename the folder.
appears.
Removing Items From Your Home Screen
1. Touch and hold a folder, a widget or a shortcut on the
home screen.
2. Drag it to to remove it.
Status and Notification Icons
Your phone will tell you exactly what’s going on by showing
you simple icons on the top status bar. Here’re some of the
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icons you may see.
Indicator
What it means
Indicator
What it means
EDGE data
connected
No signal
EDGE data in
use
Signal strength
WCDMA data
connected
Ringer off
WCDMA data in
use
Vibrate mode
airplane mode
Speaker on
Battery dead
Phone microphone off
Battery low
Bluetooth on
Battery partially
drained
Connected to a Wi-Fi
network
Battery full
Wi-Fi in use
/
Battery charging
Wired headset
connected
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New SMS
Alarm set
New MMS
microSDHC card
unmounted
New Email
Preparing microSDHC
card
New Gmail
message
Upcoming event
Missed call
Call on hold
Call in progress
New Wi-Fi network
detected
/
Song is playing
Downloading data
USB connected
Sending data
Updates
available
GPS on
Using the Notification Panel
Notifications report the arrival of new messages, calendar
events, and alarms, as well as ongoing events. You can open
the notification panel to view the details of notifications.
To open the notification panel, swipe your finger down
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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. The notification panel also supports
expandable notifications that let you perform additional
actions right from the notification itself.
To respond to a notification, just touch it.
Slide down with one finger to expand certain notifications.
You can also swipe two fingers vertically or pinch-zoom to
expand or collapse certain notifications.
To remove a notification, swipe it left or right.
To remove all notifications, touch in the top right
corner.
Touch and hold a notification and then touch App info to
identify the application that created it. To turn off
notifications from that application if needed, uncheck
Show notifications in the App info screen.
Most apps that send notifications, such as Gmail and
Google+, have notification settings that you can adjust.
NOTE: If you turn off notifications for an app, you may miss
its important alerts and updates. The notifications of some
apps cannot be turned off.
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TIP: In the notification panel, touch at the top of
notifications list to get to the Settings menu quickly.
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Phone Calls
Making Calls
There are many ways to make a call with your phone. And
they’re all easy to do.
Calling From the Dialer
1. Touch the Home Key > .
2. In the Phone tab, enter the phone number with the
on-screen keypad. Touch to delete incorrect digits.
3. Touch below the keypad to dial.
TIP: To make an international call, touch and hold the 0 key
to enter the plus (+) symbol. Next, enter the country code,
followed by the city/area code and then the phone number.
Calling From Your Contacts
1. Touch the Home Key > > People.
2. Flick the screen up or down and touch the contact you
want to call.
TIP: You can search for a contact by touching at the
bottom of the screen.
3. Touch below the number you want to call.
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Calling From a Text Message
If a text message contains a phone number that you want to
call, you can make the call while viewing the text message.
1. Touch the Home Key > > Messaging or touch
on the home screen.
2. Touch the conversation and find the message that
contains the phone number you need.
3. Touch the number in the message text. Options for that
number appear.
4. Touch Call.
Using Speed Dial
Touch and hold 1 ~ 9 key from the dialer to call the
corresponding speed dial number.
The number key 1 is reserved for your voicemail.
Assigning a speed dial key:
1. Touch the Home Key > > Phone.
2. In the Phone or Call log tab, touch the Menu Key >
Settings > Speed dial.
3. Touch a speed dial key.
4. Enter a phone number to select one from the contact list.
5. Touch OK.
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Receiving Calls
Answer a Call
When you receive a phone call, drag over to
answer the call.
NOTE: To silence the ringer before answering the call, press
the Volume Keys up or down.
Reject a Call
When you receive a phone call, drag over to reject
the call.
You can also drag over to reject the call and select
a preset text message or edit one to send to the caller.
TIP: To edit the preset text response from within the Phone
app, touch the Menu Key > Settings > Quick responses.
Muting a Call
During a call, you can mute your microphone so that the
person you are speaking to cannot hear you, but you can still
hear them:
Touch Mute to turn your microphone off. To turn your
microphone back on, touch Mute again.
Putting a Call on Hold
During a call, you can put it on hold by touching Hold.
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