ZTE Z936L User Manual

Z936L

User Manual

About This Manual

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

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Notice

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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 damages caused by unauthorized modifications of the software.

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Version No.: R1.0 Edition Time: December 16, 2014 Manual No. : 079584506902

Contents

Getting Started ....................................................... 13

Getting to Know Your Phone .............................................. 13

Knowing the Keys .............................................................. 15

Installing the micro-UIM Card and Battery ......................... 15

Installing the microSDHC™ Card (Not Included) ............... 17

Charging the Battery .......................................................... 19

Extending the Battery Life .................................................. 21

Powering On/Off ................................................................ 21

Restarting Your Phone ....................................................... 21

Setting Up for the First Time .............................................. 22

Locking/Unlocking the Screen and Keys ........................... 22

Using the Touch Screen ..................................................... 23

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

Personalizing ......................................................... 28

Changing the System Language ........................................ 28

Setting the Date and Time ................................................. 28

Changing Ringtone and Notification Sound ....................... 29

Turning On/Off System Sounds ......................................... 29

Adjusting Volume ............................................................... 29

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

Applying New Wallpapers .................................................. 30

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

Managing Shortcuts and Widgets ...................................... 39

Organizing With Folders .................................................... 40

Setting the Home Screen Transition Effect ........................ 40

Application List Screen ...................................................... 41

Rearranging the Primary Shortcuts ................................... 42

Entering Text...................................................................... 43

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

Opening and Switching Apps ............................................. 47

Connecting to Networks and Devices .................. 48

Connecting to Mobile Networks ......................................... 48

Connecting to Wi-Fi® ......................................................... 49

Connecting to Bluetooth® Devices ..................................... 53

Connecting to Your Computer via USB.............................. 56

Connecting to Virtual Private Networks ............................. 59

Phone Calls ............................................................ 61

Placing and Ending Calls ................................................... 61

Answering or Rejecting Calls ............................................. 62

Working With the Call History ............................................ 63

Calling Your Contacts ........................................................ 64

Checking Voicemail ........................................................... 64

Using Options During a Call............................................... 65

Managing Multi-party Calls ................................................ 66

Adjusting Your Call Settings ............................................... 67

Contacts ................................................................. 74

Checking Contact Details ................................................... 74

Adding a New Contact ....................................................... 75

Setting Up Your Own Profile .............................................. 75

Importing, Exporting, and Sharing Contacts ...................... 76

Working With Favorite Contacts......................................... 78

Working With Groups ......................................................... 79

Searching for a Contact ..................................................... 81

Editing Contacts ................................................................. 81

Accounts ................................................................ 84

Adding or Removing Accounts ........................................... 84

Configuring Account Sync ................................ .................. 85

Email ....................................................................... 87

Setting Up the First Email Account .................................... 87

Checking Your Emails ........................................................ 87

Responding to an Email ..................................................... 88

Writing and Sending an Email ............................................ 89

Adding and Editing Email Accounts ................................... 90

Changing General Email Settings ...................................... 91

Gmail™ .................................................................... 92

Opening Your Gmail Inbox ................................................. 92

Switching Accounts ............................................................ 92

Writing and Sending a Message ........................................ 93

Replying to or Forwarding a Message ............................... 93

Working With Received Attachments ................................. 94

Working With Labels .......................................................... 94

Changing Gmail Settings ................................................... 95

Messaging .............................................................. 96

Opening the Messaging Screen ........................................ 96

Sending a Message ........................................................... 96

Replying to a Message ...................................................... 97

Forwarding a Message ...................................................... 98

Copying a Message ........................................................... 98

Changing Message Settings .............................................. 99

Calendar ............................................................... 100

Viewing Your Calendars and Events ................................ 100

Creating an Event ............................................................ 101

Editing or Deleting an Event ............................................ 102

Changing Calendar Settings ............................................ 102

Google+™ ............................................................. 103

Getting Started With Google+ .......................................... 103

Signing out of Google+ .................................................... 104

Browser ................................................................ 105

Opening the Browser ....................................................... 105

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

Downloading Files ........................................................... 107

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

Maps ..................................................................... 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

Google Search ..................................................... 113

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

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

Changing Search Settings ............................................... 114

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

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

Recording a Video ........................................................... 118

Customizing Camera and Video Settings ........................ 118

Gallery .................................................................. 121

Opening Gallery ............................................................... 121

Working With Albums ....................................................... 121

Working With Pictures...................................................... 122

Retouching Your Pictures ................................................ 123

Playing Videos ................................................................. 125

Music .................................................................... 126

Copying Music Files to Your Phone ................................. 126

Viewing Your Music Library ............................................. 127

Setting a Song as the Default Ringtone........................... 128

Playing Music .................................................................. 128

Managing Playlists ........................................................... 130

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

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

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

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

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

Managing Video Files ...................................................... 135

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

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

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

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

Calculator ........................................................................ 139

Chrome™ ........................................................................ 139

Clock ............................................................................... 139

Dolby ............................................................................... 141

Downloads ....................................................................... 141

Drive ................................................................................ 141

File Manager ................................................................... 142

Note ................................................................................. 142

Task Manager .................................................................. 143

Unlock Shortcuts .............................................................. 143

Voice Dialer...................................................................... 143

Google Play™ Store ............................................ 145

Browsing and Searching for Apps .................................... 145

Downloading and Installing Apps ..................................... 145

Creating a Google Wallet™ Account ................................ 146

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

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

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

Wireless and Networks .................................................... 152

Device .............................................................................. 153

Personal .......................................................................... 154

Accounts .......................................................................... 157

System ............................................................................. 157

Upgrading the Phone Software .......................... 159

Troubleshooting ................................................... 160

For Your Safety .................................................... 165

General Safety ................................................................. 165

Radio Frequency (RF) Energy ......................................... 166

FCC Regulations ............................................................. 168

Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) regulations for Mobile

phones ............................................................................. 169

Turning on the HAC Setting ............................................. 171

Distraction ....................................................................... 172

Product Handling ............................................................. 173

Electrical Safety ............................................................... 177

Radio Frequency Interference ......................................... 178

Explosive Environments .................................................. 179

Earpiece

Home Key

Back Key

Recent Apps Key

Touch Screen

Indicator Light

Front Camera

Volume Key

Proximity & Light Sensor

Getting Started

Getting to Know Your Phone

Charging/ micro-USB Jack

Headset Jack Power Key

Back Camera

Speaker

Flash

micro-UIM

Card Tray

microSDHC

Card Tray

Key

Function

Power Key

 Press and hold to turn on or off airplane

mode, enable or disable sound or vibration, restart, or power off.

 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 open Google Search.

Back Key

Touch to go to the previous screen.

Recent Apps Key

Touch to see recently used applications.

Volume Key

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

Knowing the Keys

Installing the micro-UIM Card and Battery

The micro-UIM card can be installed or removed while the phone is turned on.

WARNING!

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

1. Insert the tip of the tray eject tool into the hole on the micro-UIM card tray.

2. Pull out the micro-UIM card tray and place the micro-UIM card on the tray, as shown. Then carefully install the tray back.

Installing the microSDHC™ Card (Not Included)

A microSDHC card can be installed or removed while the phone is turned on. You need to unmount the microSDHC card before removing it.

1. Insert the tip of the tray eject tool into the hole on the microSDHC card tray.

2. Pull out the tray and place the card on the tray, as shown. Then carefully install the tray back.

NOTE:

Some applications may require a microSDHC card to work

normally or may store certain data on it. Therefore, it is recommended that you keep a microSDHC card installed and not remove or replace it randomly.

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 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.

CAUTION:

Do not remove or change the built-in rechargeable battery in your phone by yourself. The battery can only be changed by ZTE or ZTE authorised service provider.

1. Connect the adapter to the charging/micro-USB jack. Ensure that the adapter is inserted in the correct direction. 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 the 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. Touch Power off and then touch OK.

Restarting Your Phone

If the screen freezes or takes too long to respond, try pressing and holding 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 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 and touch . 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 any blank area of the screen.

- or Touch and hold an application shortcut at the bottom of the

screen to unlock the screen and open the application quickly.

NOTE:

If you have set face unlock, an unlock pattern, a PIN or a password for your phone (see Protecting Your Phone With

Screen Locks), you will be prompted to look at the front camera,

draw the pattern or enter the PIN or 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, 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.

Status bar

Primary shortcuts

Shortcut

Folder

Google Search

NOTE:

The Auto-rotate screen check box needs to be selected 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 > ROTATION

LOCKED/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.

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.

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, check

Automatic date & time.

 To adjust the date and time manually, uncheck

Automatic date & time and touch Set date / Set time to change the date and time.

 To adjust the time zone automatically, check Automatic

time zone.

 To adjust the time zone manually, uncheck Automatic

time zone and touch Select time zone to set the correct

time zone.

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

format or 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.

2. Touch Phone ringtone or Default notification.

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.

2. Check or uncheck Dial pad touch tones, Touch sounds, Screen lock sounds, or Vibrate on touch, or set the emergency tone.

Adjusting Volume

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

Volumes.

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

3. Touch OK to save.

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 and hold the Power Key and then touch to enable

silent mode, touch to enable silent mode with vibration, or touch to disable silent mode.

 Keep pressing the Volume Down Key when no media

application is active. When the icon appears in the status bar, the phone is set to silent mode with vibration. When the

icon appears in the status bar, the phone is in silent mode.

 Touch the Home Key > > Settings > Sound > Silent

mode, and touch Vibrate or Mute.

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 Wallpaper.

2. Select a wallpaper source from Gallery, Wallpapers, Live

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