AT&T Axon M User manual

User Guide

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Version No. : V1.0
Edition Time: October 2017

1
CONTENTS
Contents
Getting Started ..................................................7
Installing the Nano-SIM Card and Memory Card ..............7
Charging the Battery ..........................................7
Extending the Battery Life ................................... 9
Powering Your Phone On/O ................................ 9
Setting Up Your Phone for the First Time .................... 9
Locking/Unlocking the Screen and Keys .................... 10
Using the Touch Screen ..................................... 10
Getting to Know Your Phone.................................12
Key Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Getting to Know the Multi-screen........................... 14
Personalizing....................................................17
Changing the System Language .............................17
Setting the Date and Time ...................................17
Changing the Ringtone and Notication Sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Turning System Sounds On/O............................. 18
Adjusting Volumes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Switching to Silent or Vibration Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Using Do Not Disturb Mode .................................20
Applying New Wallpapers.....................................21
Changing the Screen Brightness ............................ 22
Protecting Your Phone With Screen Locks.................. 22
Protecting Your Phone With Screen Pinning ................ 23
Using Your Fingerprint ......................................24

2CONTENTS
Knowing the Basics ............................................26
Monitoring the Phone Status................................26
Managing Notications...................................... 27
Managing Shortcuts and Widgets ............................31
Organizing With Folders ..................................... 32
Rearranging the Primary Shortcuts ......................... 32
Entering Text ................................................ 33
Google Keyboard ............................................34
TouchPal Keyboard ..........................................36
Google Voice Typing.........................................39
Editing Text..................................................40
Opening and Switching Apps.................................41
Connecting to Networks and Devices.........................42
Connecting to Mobile Networks.............................42
Connecting to Wi-Fi®.........................................43
Connecting to Bluetooth®Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Using NFC....................................................50
Connecting to Your Computer via USB ..................... 52
Using the Memory Card as Portable or
Internal Storage ............................................. 53
Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection ......................56
Connecting to Virtual Private Networks ....................59
Phone Calls......................................................61
Placing and Ending Calls ......................................61
Video Calling.................................................62
Answering or Rejecting Calls ................................63

3
CONTENTS
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Checking Contact Details ................................... 73
Adding a New Contact....................................... 73
Setting Up Your Own Prole ................................ 74
Importing, Exporting, and Sharing Contacts ................ 74
Working With Favorite Contacts ............................ 75
Working With Groups........................................ 76
Searching for a Contact ..................................... 77
Editing Contacts.............................................78
Accounts .......................................................80
Adding or Removing Accounts ..............................80
Conguring Account Sync....................................81
Email............................................................83
Setting Up the First Email Account..........................83
Writing and Sending an Email ...............................83
Checking Your Email.........................................84
Responding to an Email .....................................84
Adding a Signature to Your Emails ..........................85
Adding and Editing Email Accounts .........................86
Changing General Email Settings............................86

4CONTENTS
Messaging......................................................87
Setting Message Backup ....................................87
Using Messaging............................................. 87
Sending a Message .......................................... 87
Adding an Attachment ......................................89
Replying to a Message.......................................90
Deleting Messages or Threads ...............................91
Forwarding a Message. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Changing Message Settings..................................91
Calendar........................................................92
Viewing Your Calendars and Events.........................92
Creating an Event ...........................................93
Editing, Deleting, or Sharing an Event .......................93
Changing Calendar Settings.................................94
Searching for an Event ......................................94
Browser ........................................................95
Opening the Browser........................................95
Using Multiple Browser Tabs ................................95
Downloading Files ...........................................96
Changing Browser Settings .................................96
Camera ......................................................... 97
Capturing a Photo ........................................... 97
Using Manual Camera Mode.................................99
Using Other Camera Modes ................................100
Recording a Video .......................................... 101
Customizing Camera and Video Settings .................. 101

5
CONTENTS
Music ..........................................................104
Copying Music Files to Your Phone.........................104
Viewing Your Music Library.................................105
Playing Music ...............................................106
Managing Playlists..........................................107
TV Mode.......................................................108
Setting Up TV Mode ........................................108
Turning TV Mode On/O ...................................108
Launching TV Mode ........................................109
Switching Between Dierent Apps.........................109
Google Play Store............................................. 110
Browsing and Searching for Apps .......................... 110
Downloading and Installing Apps........................... 110
Managing Your Downloads ..................................111
More Apps......................................................112
Clock.........................................................112
File Manager .................................................113
Sound Recorder .............................................113
Google Apps ................................................ 114
Settings ........................................................116
Wireless & Networks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Device ...................................................... 118
Personal .................................................... 123
System ..................................................... 127
Troubleshooting ..............................................129

6CONTENTS
For Your Safety ............................................... 132
General Safety.............................................. 132
FCC RF Exposure Information (SAR)........................ 133
FCC Regulations ............................................134
Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations
for Mobile Phones .......................................... 135
Distraction.................................................. 137
Product Handling ........................................... 137
Electrical Safety .............................................141
CTIA Requirements ..........................................141
Radio Frequency Interference..............................143
Explosive Environments ....................................144
Warranty ......................................................145
Limited Warranty ...........................................147
How to Get Warranty Service ..............................148
Other Warranty Programs..................................148
Specications .................................................149

7GETTING STARTED
Getting Started
Installing the Nano-SIM Card
and Memory Card
You do not need to power o your phone
before installing or replacing the nano-SIM
card or before installing or removing the
memory card (not included). You need to
unmount the memory card before removing
it (see Connecting to Networks and Devices
– Using the Memory Card as Portable or
Internal Storage).
Warning! To avoid damage to the phone,
do not use any other kind of SIM card or
any nonstandard nano-SIM card cut from a
SIM card. You can get a standard nano-SIM
card from your service provider.
1. Insert the tip of the tray eject tool into
the hole on the card tray. Pull the tray out.
2. Place the nano-SIM card and the memory card
on the tray with the gold-colored contacts
facing down.
3. Carefully slide the tray back into place.
Charging the Battery
Your phone’s battery should have enough power for the phone
to turn on, nd 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 attempt to change the built-in rechargeable
battery yourself. The battery can only be changed by ZTE or a
ZTE-authorized service provider.
Note: Use the USB Type-C™ charger that comes
in-box with your phone to charge the battery.
It’s specially built to support Qualcomm®
Quick Charge™ 3.0.
1. Connect the adapter to the charging port.
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 in 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 aer charging the phone for at least 20 minutes. Contact
customer service if you still cannot power on the phone aer
prolonged charging.
8GETTING STARTED
This device contains a nonremovable battery. Attempting
to remove will void your warranty and could cause serious
injury. Do not damage, alter, or try to remove 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 show you the
exact battery level on the Status Bar.