Zte Avid 4G CDMA User manual

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ZTE Avid™4G
CDMA/LTE Mobile Phone
User Manual

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LEGAL INFORMATION
Copyright © 2012 ZTE CORPORATION.
All rights reserved.
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.
ZTE Corporation reserves the right to make modifications on print
errors or update specifications in this guide without prior notice.
The Bluetooth®trademark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth
SIG, Inc. and any use of such trademarks by ZTE Corporation is
under license. Other trademarks and trade names are the
property of their respective owners.
is a trademark of
SRS Labs, Inc.SRS TruMedia technology is incorporated under
license from SRS Labs, Inc.
SRS TruMediaTM, a feature-rich audio solution tuned specifically
for mobile devices, provides a cinema-like surround headphone
performance with deep, rich bass.

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Version No.: R1.0
Edition Time : 2012.9.20
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 subject to the website.
Disclaimer
ZTE Corporation expressly disclaims any liability for faults and
damages caused by unauthorized modifications of the software.
Images and screenshots used in this guide may differ from the
actual product. Content in this guide may differ from the actual
product or software.

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Contents
Getting Started.......................................................11
Your Phone at a Glance................................................... 11
Knowing the Keys............................................................12
Installing the UICC Card, microSD Card, and Battery.......13
Charging the Battery........................................................15
Powering On/Off..............................................................16
Setting Up for the First Time ............................................16
Locking/Unlocking the Screen & Keys..............................17
Using the Touch Screen...................................................17
Getting to Know the Home Screen...................................19
Personalizing..........................................................20
Changing the System Language......................................20
Setting the Date and Time................................................20
Changing Ringtone & Notification Sounds........................20
Adjusting Volumes...........................................................21
Applying New Wallpapers ................................................22
Changing Screen Brightness ...........................................22
Protecting Your Phone With Screen Locks .......................22
Protecting Your Phone With Encryption............................24
Knowing the Basics...............................................26
Monitoring the Phone Status............................................26
Managing Notifications.....................................................27
Managing Shortcuts and Widgets.....................................28
Organizing With Folders ..................................................29

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Rearranging the Favorites Tray........................................30
Entering Text....................................................................30
Editing Text......................................................................35
Opening and Switching apps............................................36
Connecting to Networks and Devices..................37
Connecting to Mobile Networks........................................37
Connecting to Wi-Fi..........................................................37
Connecting to Bluetooth Devices......................................38
Connecting to Your Computer via USB.............................40
Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection..............................42
Connecting to Virtual Private Networks.............................43
Phone Calls............................................................45
Placing and Ending Calls .................................................45
Answering or Rejecting Calls............................................46
Working With the Call Log................................................46
Calling Your Contacts.......................................................48
Checking Voicemail..........................................................48
Using Options During a Call.............................................48
Managing Multi-party Calls...............................................49
Adjusting Your Call Settings .............................................50
People.....................................................................52
Adding a New Contact......................................................52
Transferring Contacts.......................................................53
Working With Favorite Contacts .......................................54
Working With Groups.......................................................55

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Searching for a Contact...................................................56
Editing Contacts...............................................................56
Accounts.................................................................58
Adding anAccount...........................................................58
Configuring Sync Settings................................................58
Syncing Manually ............................................................59
Email .......................................................................60
Setting Up the First EmailAccount...................................60
Checking Emails..............................................................60
Replying to or Forwarding an Email .................................61
Deleting an Email ............................................................61
Writing and Sending an Email..........................................62
Changing Email Settings..................................................62
GmailTM ...................................................................63
Opening Your Gmail Inbox...............................................63
Writing and Sending a Message.......................................63
Replying to or Forwarding a Message..............................64
Changing Gmail Settings .................................................64
Messaging ..............................................................65
Opening the Messaging Screen.......................................65
Sending a Message.........................................................65
Forwarding a Message ....................................................66
Deleting Messages or Threads ........................................67
Changing Message Settings............................................67

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Calendar.................................................................68
Viewing Your Calendars and Events.................................68
Creating an Event............................................................70
Changing Calendar Settings.............................................70
Google Talk ............................................................71
Signing into Google Talk...................................................71
Adding a Friend................................................................71
Changing Your Online Status............................................72
Chatting With Friends.......................................................72
Changing Google Talk Settings ........................................73
Google+..................................................................74
Organizing Your Contacts.................................................74
Getting Updates...............................................................74
Chatting With Contacts.....................................................75
Checking Photos..............................................................75
Checking and Managing Your Profile................................76
MetroWEB ..............................................................77
Open a Web Page or Search the Web..............................77
Working With an Opened Page........................................77
Using Multiple Browser Windows......................................79
Using Bookmarks.............................................................79
Changing Browser Settings..............................................80
Maps, Navigation, Local, and Latitude.................81
Activating Location Services.............................................81
Getting Your Location.......................................................81

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Searching for a Location..................................................82
Getting Directions to Your Destination..............................82
Searching for Local Places ..............................................83
Sharing Location..............................................................83
Google Search and Voice Search.........................85
Searching With Text.........................................................85
Searching by Speaking....................................................85
Changing Search and Voice Search Settings...................86
Camera....................................................................87
Capturing a Photo............................................................87
Customizing Camera Settings..........................................88
Capturing a Panoramic Photo..........................................89
Recording a Video...........................................................90
Customizing Camcorder Settings.....................................91
Gallery.....................................................................93
Working With Albums.......................................................93
Working With Pictures......................................................93
Working With Videos........................................................95
Music and Play Music............................................96
Copying Music Files to Your Phone..................................96
Playing Music..................................................................96
Managing Playlists.........................................................100
Videos...................................................................102
Playing and Controlling Videos ......................................102

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Sharing Videos...............................................................102
Sound Recorder...................................................103
More Apps ............................................................104
Alarm.............................................................................104
AppStore........................................................................105
Calculator ......................................................................105
Chrome..........................................................................105
File Manager..................................................................105
Kingsoft Office................................................................106
M Studio.........................................................................106
MetroPCS Easy WiFi .....................................................106
News and Weather.........................................................106
Notepad.........................................................................107
Play Books.....................................................................107
Play Magazines..............................................................107
Play Movies and TV.......................................................108
Pocket Express..............................................................108
Task Manager................................................................108
Timer .............................................................................109
World Time.....................................................................109
YouTube ........................................................................109
Play Store.............................................................110
Browsing and Searching for Apps...................................110
Downloading and Installing Apps....................................110
Managing Your Downloads.............................................111

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Settings.................................................................112
Wireless and Networks.................................................. 112
Device........................................................................... 114
Personal........................................................................ 116
System.......................................................................... 119
Troubleshooting...................................................121
For Your Safety ....................................................125
General Safety...............................................................125
FCC Compliance...........................................................126
Radio Frequency (RF) Energy .......................................127
HAC ..............................................................................129
Distraction.....................................................................131
Product Handling...........................................................132
Electrical Safety.............................................................137
Radio Frequency Interference........................................137
Explosive Environments.................................................139

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Getting Started
Your Phone at a Glance

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Knowing the Keys
Key
Function
Power Key
Press and hold to power on, select phone
modes, turn on /off airplane mode, restart, or
power off.
Press to turn off or on the touch screen.
Home Key
Touch to return to the home screen from any
application or screen.
Touch and hold to see recently used
applications.

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Key
Function
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 UICC Card, microSD Card,
and Battery
Switch off your phone before installing or replacing the battery or
the UICC card. The microSD card can be installed and removed
while the phone is turned on. Unmount the microSD card before
removing it.
1. Remove the back cover.
2. To use the 4G LTE network, insert the UICC card with the
gold-colored contacts facing down.

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TIP: A soft block beside the UICC card bracket keeps the
card in place. You may need to gently press the block down
when removing the card from the phone.
3. Hold your microSD card with the metal contacts facing down
and slide it in.
NOTE: microSD logo is a trademark of the SD Card
Association.
4. Insert the battery by aligning the gold contacts on the battery
with the gold contacts in the battery compartment. Gently
push down the battery until it clicks into place.

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5. 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.
1. Connect the adapter to the charger jack. Ensure that the
adapter is inserted with the correct orientation. Do not force
the connector into the charger jack.
2. Connect the charger to a standard AC wall outlet.
3. Disconnect the charger when the battery is fully charged.
How much charge have you got?

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The phone will prompt you to charge the battery when it is low
with a message on the screen. As the phone is being charged,
you can see the exact battery level each time you turn on the
screen (by pressing the Power Key).
If the phone is on, you’ll see a charging icon, such as or ,
appear on the status bar.
Powering On/Off
Make sure the battery is charged before powering on.
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 > 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), follow the onscreen instructions to set it up.
1. Touch the language field to select the language you want to
use and then touch Start.
2. 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.
After signing in, configure the Google backup and restore
options and touch Next. If you are prompted and would like to
make any purchase from the Google Play Store, enter your
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3. Configure the Google location options and touch Next.
4. Enter your name which the phone uses to personalize some
apps and touch Next.
5. Touch Finish to complete the setup.
NOTE: If the phone cannot connect to a mobile network, it would
prompt you to connect to a Wi-Fi network.
Locking/Unlocking the Screen & Keys
You can quickly lock the screen and keys to prevent unwanted
operations and protect your privacy.
To lock the screen and keys:
Press the Power Key, or leave the phone idle for a while before it
automatically gets locked.
To unlock the screen and keys:
1. Press the Power Key to turn the screen on.
2. Drag over and release your finger.
NOTE: If you have set a long press lock, a face unlock, an unlock
pattern, a PIN or password for your phone (see chapter
Personalizing –Protecting Your Phone With Screen Locks), you’ll
need to touch and hold the lock icon, look at your phone, draw
the pattern or enter the PIN/password to unlock.
Using the Touch Screen
Your phone’s touch screen lets you control actions through a
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Touch
When you want to type using the onscreen keyboard, select
onscreen items 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. While dragging, do not release your
finger until you have reached the target position.
Pinch
In some apps (such as Maps and Gallery), you can place two
fingers on the screen at once and pinch them together (to
zoom out) or spread 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.

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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 shortcuts, folders, widgets,
and more.
Extended Home Screens
Your home screen extends beyond the initial screen, providing
more space for shortcuts, widgets, and folders. Simply swipe left
or right to see the extended home screens.
Status &
Notifications
Google Search
Wallpaper
MetroWEB
Messaging
All apps
People
Phone
Shortcuts
Widgets

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Personalizing
Changing the System Language
1. Touch the Home Key > Menu Key > System settings >
Language & input > Language.
2. Select the language you need.
Setting the Date and Time
1. Touch the Home Key > Menu Key > System settings >
Date & time.
2. Uncheck Automatic date & time and Automatic time zone
if you want to set the date, time and time zone by yourself.
3. Set the date, time, time zone, and date/time format.
Changing Ringtone & Notification
Sounds
You can customize the default ringtone for incoming calls and the
default notification sound.
1. Touch the Home Key > Menu Key > System settings >
Sound.
2. Touch Phone ringtone or Default notification.
3. Scroll through the ringtone list and select the ringtone you
want to use.