Zte Avid 916 User manual

ZTE Avid 916
USER GUIDE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Getting Started.............................................. 9
Installing a microSDXC™ Card .................................. 9
Charging the Battery .......................................... 9
Extending the Battery Life .....................................10
Powering Your Phone On/O .................................. 11
Setting Up Your Phone for the First Time ........................ 11
Locking/Unlocking the Screen and Keys ........................ 11
Using the Touch Screen .......................................12
Getting to Know Your Phone ...................................14
Key Functions ............................................... 16
Getting to Know the Home Screen .............................17
Personalizing .............................................. 20
Changing the System Language............................... 20
Setting the Date and Time .................................... 20
Changing the Ringtone and Notification Sound ................. 20
Turning System Sounds On/O................................ 21
Adjusting Volumes ........................................... 21
Switching to Silent or Vibration Mode .......................... 22
Applying New Wallpapers .................................... 22
Setting the Theme ........................................... 23
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Setting the Home Screen Transition Eect ..................... 23
Changing the Screen Brightness .............................. 23
Protecting Your Phone With Screen Locks ...................... 24
Protecting Your Phone With Encryption......................... 25
Protecting Your Phone With Screen Pinning .................... 27
Knowing the Basics ........................................ 28
Monitoring the Phone Status .................................. 28
Managing Notifications ....................................... 29
Managing Shortcuts and Widgets.............................. 32
Organizing With Folders ...................................... 33
Rearranging the Primary Shortcuts............................. 34
Opening and Switching Apps ................................. 35
Entering Text ................................................ 35
Google Keyboard............................................ 36
Gesture Typing .............................................. 37
Google Voice Typing......................................... 38
Editing Text ................................................. 39
Connecting to Networks and Devices .........................40
Connecting to Mobile Networks ............................... 40
Connecting to Wi-Fi®.........................................40
Connecting to
Bluetooth ® Devices ............................ 44
Connecting to Your Computer via USB ......................... 46
Connecting to Virtual Private Networks......................... 49
Phone Calls ................................................ 51
Placing and Ending Calls ..................................... 51
Answering or Rejecting Calls.................................. 52
Working With the Call History ................................. 52
Calling Your Contacts ........................................ 54
Checking Voicemail .......................................... 54
Using Options During a Call................................... 55
Managing Multi-party Calls .................................... 56
Setting Up a Conference Call ................................. 57
Adjusting Your Call Settings ................................... 57
Contacts ....................................................63
Checking Contact Details..................................... 63
Adding a New Contact ....................................... 63
Setting Up Your Own Profile .................................. 64
Importing, Exporting, and Sharing Contacts ..................... 64
Working With Favorite Contacts ............................... 66
Working With Groups......................................... 66

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Searching for a Contact ...................................... 68
Editing Contacts ............................................. 68
Accounts .................................................. 71
Adding or Removing Accounts ................................ 71
Configuring Account Sync .................................... 72
Email ...................................................... 73
Setting Up the First Email Account ............................. 73
Checking Your Emails ........................................ 73
Responding to an Email ...................................... 74
Writing and Sending an Email ................................. 75
Adding a Signature to Your Emails ............................. 75
Adding and Editing Email Accounts ............................ 76
Changing General Email Settings .............................. 77
Messaging ................................................. 78
Opening the Messaging Screen............................... 78
Sending a Text Message ..................................... 78
Replying to a Message ....................................... 79
Forwarding a Message ....................................... 79
Deleting Messages or Threads................................ 80
Changing Message Settings .................................. 80
Calendar................................................... 83
Viewing Your Calendars and Events ........................... 83
Creating an Event............................................ 84
Editing, Deleting, or Sharing an Event .......................... 84
Changing Calendar Settings .................................. 85
Searching an Event .......................................... 85
Browser ................................................... 86
Opening the Browser ...................................... 86
Using Multiple Browser Windows............................ 86
Downloading Files......................................... 87
Changing Browser Settings................................. 87
Camera .................................................... 88
Capturing a Photo ......................................... 88
Using Manual Camera Mode................................ 90
Using Other Camera Modes ................................ 90
Recording a Video. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Customizing Camera and Video Settings ..................... 92
Gallery..................................................... 94
Opening the Gallery ....................................... 94
Working With Albums ...................................... 94
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Working With Pictures...................................... 95
Retouching Your Pictures ................................... 96
Making a GIF or a Collage .................................. 97
Playing Videos ............................................ 98
Music...................................................... 99
Copying Music Files to Your Phone .......................... 99
Viewing Your Music Library ................................ 100
Playing Music .............................................101
Managing Playlists........................................ 103
Video Player .............................................. 104
Opening the Video Library ................................ 104
Playing and Controlling Videos............................. 104
Managing Video Files..................................... 106
Sound Recorder ........................................... 108
Recording a Voice Memo.................................. 108
Playing a Voice Memo .................................... 108
More Apps ................................................ 109
Calculator ............................................... 109
Clock ................................................... 109
Downloads ...............................................110
File Manager..............................................110
Task Manager............................................. 111
Voice Dialer .............................................. 111
Google™ Apps ..............................................112
Google Play™ Store .........................................113
Browsing and Searching for Apps ...........................113
Downloading and Installing Apps............................113
Creating a Payment Method ................................114
Managing Your Downloaded Apps ..........................114
Viewing Your Downloaded Apps ............................114
Uninstalling an App ........................................115
Settings ...................................................116
General Settings ..........................................116
Wireless and Networks.....................................119
Device ...................................................120
Personal .................................................122
System...................................................126
Upgrading the Phone Software..............................127
Troubleshooting............................................128