AT&T Z831 User manual

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AT&T Z831
User Guide

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Devices purchased for use on AT&Ts system are designed for use exclusively on
AT&Ts system. You agree that you wont make any modifications to the Equipment or
programming to enable the Equipment to operate on any other system. A voice plan is
required on all voice-capable devices, unless specifically noted otherwise in the terms
governing your agreement. Some devices or plans may require you to subscribe to a
data plan.
Your phone is designed to make it easy for you to access a wide variety of content. For
your protection, we want you to be aware that some applications that you enable may
involve the location of your phone being shared. For applications available through AT&T,
we offer privacy controls that let you decide how an application may use the location of
your phone and other phones on your account. However, the AT&T privacy tools do not
apply to applications available outside of AT&T. Please review the terms and conditions
and the associated privacy policy for each location-based service to learn how location
information will be used and protected. In addition, your AT&T phone may be used to
access the Internet and to down-load, and/or purchase goods, applications, and
services from AT&T or elsewhere from third parties. AT&T provides tools for you to
control access to the Internet and certain Internet content. These controls may not be
available for certain devices which bypass AT&T controls.
AT&T may collect certain types of information from your device when you use AT&T
services to provide customer support and to improve its services. For more information
on AT&Ts Privacy Policy, visit att.com/privacy.

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microSDHC™ is a trademark of SanDisk. The Bluetooth
①word mark and
logos are registered trademarks owned by
Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby Audio, and the
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Copyright © 2016 ZTE
CORPORATION. All rights reserved.
No part of this publication may be excerpted, reproduced, translated or utilized in any
form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and microfilm,
without the prior written permission of ZTE Corporation.
The manual is published by ZTE Corporation. We reserve the right to make
modifications on print errors or update specifications without prior notice.
Version No. : V1.0
Edition Time: February 5, 2016
Manual No. : 07958450****

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Contents
Contents .......................................................................................................................... 4
Phone Setup .................................................................................................................. 10
Switching Your Phone On/Off............................................................................... 12
Getting Around ..................................................................................................... 14
Get to Know Your Phone...................................................................................... 15
Key Functions ...................................................................................................... 17
Status and Notification icons ................................................................................ 21
Phone Calls ................................................................................................................... 25
How to Make Calls ............................................................................................... 25
How to Receive Calls ........................................................................................... 27
Adjusting Your Call Settings ................................................................................. 29
Contacts ........................................................................................................................ 33
Importing and Exporting Contacts......................................................................... 33
Creating a Contact ............................................................................................... 34
Adding a Contact to Favorites .............................................................................. 35
Searching for a Contact........................................................................................ 35
Creating a New Group.......................................................................................... 35
Entering Text ................................................................................................................. 37

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Google Keyboard ................................................................................................. 37
Google Voice Typing ............................................................................................ 39
Choosing Touch Input Settings............................................................................. 39
Messaging ..................................................................................................................... 41
Message Box ....................................................................................................... 41
Sending a Message.............................................................................................. 41
Changing Message Settings................................................................................. 42
Email ............................................................................................................................. 45
Creating an Email Account ................................................................................... 45
Receiving Email ................................................................................................... 46
Composing and Sending an Email........................................................................ 46
Replying to or Forwarding an Email...................................................................... 47
Deleting an Email Account ................................................................................... 47
Email Settings ...................................................................................................... 47
Connecting to the Internet.............................................................................................. 48
Adding a New GSM/UMTS/LTE Connection......................................................... 48
Turning on Wi-Fi................................................................................................... 49
Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network ............................................................................. 49
Checking the Wi-Fi Network Status ...................................................................... 50
Browsing the Internet ..................................................................................................... 51
Opening a Web Page ........................................................................................... 51

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Browsing Options ................................................................................................. 51
Opening Another Browser Window....................................................................... 52
Using Bookmarks ................................................................................................. 52
Changing Browser Settings .................................................................................. 53
Using Google Chrome.......................................................................................... 53
Bluetooth ....................................................................................................................... 55
Using Bluetooth.................................................................................................... 55
Entertainment ................................................................................................................ 56
Taking Pictures with Your Camera ....................................................................... 56
Adjusting Camera Settings ................................................................................... 57
Sharing a Picture.................................................................................................. 57
Shooting Video with Your Camcorder................................................................... 59
Adjusting Your Video Settings .............................................................................. 60
Sharing a Video.................................................................................................... 60
Playing Your Videos ............................................................................................. 61
Adding Music to Your Phone ................................................................................ 63
Playing Your Music............................................................................................... 64
Making Memorable Memos .................................................................................. 68
Applications ................................................................................................................... 69
Clock.................................................................................................................... 69
Calculator............................................................................................................. 69

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Downloads ........................................................................................................... 69
File Manager ........................................................................................................ 70
Task Manager ...................................................................................................... 70
Stopwatch and Countdown................................................................................... 71
World Time........................................................................................................... 71
Google Applications ....................................................................................................... 72
Google Search and Google Now .......................................................................... 72
Gmail ................................................................................................................... 73
Google Play.......................................................................................................... 75
Using Google Calendar ........................................................................................ 76
Google Music ....................................................................................................... 76
Google+ ............................................................................................................... 77
Maps .................................................................................................................... 77
Hangouts.............................................................................................................. 77
Voice Search........................................................................................................ 77
YouTube .............................................................................................................. 78
Phone Settings .............................................................................................................. 79
Airplane Mode ...................................................................................................... 79
Wi-Fi .................................................................................................................... 79
Bluetooth.............................................................................................................. 79
Mobile Networks Settings ..................................................................................... 79

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Sound and Notification Settings............................................................................ 80
Display Settings ................................................................................................... 80
Setting Date and Time.......................................................................................... 81
Language Settings ............................................................................................... 81
Data Usage .......................................................................................................... 82
Mobile Hotspot Settings........................................................................................ 82
VPN ..................................................................................................................... 83
Default SMS App.................................................................................................. 83
USB Tethering...................................................................................................... 83
Bluetooth Tethering .............................................................................................. 83
Managing Your Device Memory ........................................................................... 84
Power Manager.................................................................................................... 84
Managing Applications ......................................................................................... 84
Connect to PC...................................................................................................... 85
Call settings.......................................................................................................... 86
Location ............................................................................................................... 86
Security Settings .................................................................................................. 87
Backup and Reset................................................................................................ 89
Accounts .............................................................................................................. 91
Managing Other Settings...................................................................................... 91
For Your Safety.............................................................................................................. 94

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General Safety ..................................................................................................... 94
FCC Regulations.................................................................................................. 96
RF Exposure Information (SAR) ........................................................................... 97
Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Mobile Phones.......................... 99
CTIA................................................................................................................... 102
Distraction .......................................................................................................... 103
Product Handling................................................................................................ 104
Electrical Safety ................................................................................................. 108
Interference........................................................................................................ 109
Explosive Environments ..................................................................................... 111
Specifications............................................................................................................... 112
Warranty ...................................................................................................................... 113
LIMITED WARRANTY........................................................................................ 114
How to Get Warranty Service ............................................................................. 116
Other Warranty Programs .................................................................................. 116
Note............................................................................................................................. 117

10 Phone Setup
Phone Setup
Power off your phone before installing or replacing the micro-SIM card or
battery.
Remove the back cover as shown.
Insert the nano-SIM card into the card slot
with the cut corner oriented as shown.
Insert the microSDHC™(sold separately)
with the gold-colored contacts facing down.

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Insert the battery, making sure the
connectors align. Gently push down on the
battery until it clicks into place.
Replace the back cover.
Charging the Battery
Note: For best performance, charge the battery fully prior to using the phone
for the first time.
Insert the chargers connector into the charging port. Be sure to insert the
connector in the correct orientation.
Do not force the connector into the port.
Plug the charger into a standard AC wall outlet.
When the battery is fully charged, unplug the charger and disconnect it
from the phone.

12 Phone Setup
Switching Your Phone On/Off
Make sure the nano-SIM card is in your phone and the battery is charged.
• 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.
Tap Power off.
•Press and hold the Power key for 10 seconds to restart your phone.
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
Phone Settings –Backup & reset - Factory data
reset
), you need to set up your phone settings before using it.
Flick the language field to select the language you want to use and then tap
.
Select a Wi-Fi network or tap SKIP.
Set the time zone, date, and time if needed. Then tap NEXT.
Enter your name which the phone uses to personalize some apps and tap
NEXT.
Tap SET SCREEN LOCK NOW to activate device protection features, or

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tap SKIP.
○
6You will be prompted to accept the terms of Google service and tap NEXT.
Switching to Sleep Mode
To save battery power, Sleep Mode suspends your phone in a low-power-
consumption 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 by tapping > Settings > Display >
Sleep from the home screen.
Press the Power key to switch to Sleep Mode.
Waking Up Your Phone
Press the Power key to activate your screen display.
Tap and hold a blank area to unlock the screen.
Note: If you have set an unlock pattern, PIN, or password for your phone
(see Settings –Security ) youll need to draw the pattern or enter the
PIN/password to unlock your screen.

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Getting Around
Touch Control
Use the touchscreen to control your phone. The controls on your
touchscreen change dynamically depending on the tasks youre
performing.
Tap the buttons, icons, or applications to select items or to open
applications.
Keep your finger on an item to see the available options.
Swipe the screen to scroll up, down, left, or right.
Drag and drop to move particular items across the screen.
Pinch with two fingers or double-tap the screen to zoom in/out on a web
page or an image.
Note: You can view the phone screen in portrait or landscape orientation
simply by holding it upright or turning it on its side.

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Get to Know Your Phone
Earpiece
Home key
Back key
Recent apps key
Touchscreen
Front camera

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Headset jack
Volume key
Power key
Flash
Micro USB
charging port
Speaker
Back camera

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Key Functions
Key
Function
Power key
Press and hold to turn phone on/off, set to airplane
mode, or restart the phone.
Press to switch your phone to Sleep Mode. Press to
wake up your phone.

Home key
Tap to return to the main home screen from any
application or screen.
Tap and hold to access Google Search.
Tap and hold to use Google search.
Recent apps key
Tap to see recently used applications.
Back key
Tap to go to the previous screen.
Volume up key
Press to turn the volume up.
Volume down key
Press to turn the volume down.

18 Phone Setup
Home Screens
You can customize your home screens. Set your own wallpaper, add the
widgets or application shortcuts you need, or remove them as you like.
Status and notification bar
Widget
Folder
Favorite shortcuts

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Navigating Your Home Screens
Your phone comes with three home screens, giving you more space to add
more items. Simply swipe your finger to the left or right to see each home
screen.
Choosing Your Wallpaper
Tap and hold a blank part of the home screen and tap Wallpapers.
Tap GALLERY or LIVE WALLPAPER to choose the image or animation you
want to use as the wallpaper.
You can also tap a default image as the wallpaper.
Adding Widgets to Your Home Screen
Tap and hold a blank part of the home screen and tap Widgets.
Tap and hold the icon of the item you wish to add and then drag it to a home
screen thumbnail above.
Adding Apps to Your Home Screen
From the home screen, tap .
Tap and hold an app icon you wish to add and then drag it to a home screen.

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Removing Items from Your Home Screen
Tap and hold the item you want to delete until Remove appears on the
screen.
Drag the item to Remove and release your finger.
Creating a Folder
On a home screen, tap and hold an app icon and drag it to .
You can add more apps to the folder by dragging icons to the folder.
Tap the folder to open it and access items in the folder.
To name the folder, open it and tap folder.
Enter a name and tap .
Deleting Items from a Folder
Tap a folder to open it.
Tap and hold an icon and drag it to a home screen.