Zte avid plus Original instructions

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User Manual and
Safety Information

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About This Manual
Copyright
Copyright © 2015 ZTE CORPORATION
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Other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners.
We offer self-service for our smart terminal device users. Please visit the ZTE
official website (at www.ztedevice.com) for more information on self-service and
supported product models. Information on the website takes precedence.
Version No.: R1.0
Edition Time: November 19, 2015
Manual No.: 081704100476

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Contents
Getting Started.............................................................................8
Getting to Know Your Phone ......................................................................... 8
Knowing the Keys......................................................................................... 9
Installing the Nano-SIM Card and the Battery.............................................. 10
Installing the microSDHC™ Card ................................................................ 13
Charging the Battery................................................................................... 14
Extending the Battery Life ........................................................................... 15
Powering On/Off ......................................................................................... 15
Setting Up for the First Time........................................................................ 16
Locking/Unlocking the Screen and Keys...................................................... 16
Using theTouch Screen.............................................................................. 17
Getting to Know the Home Screen .............................................................. 18
Personalizing.............................................................................19
Changing the System Language ................................................................. 19
Setting the Date and Time........................................................................... 19
Changing Ringtone and Notification Sound ................................................. 19
Turning On/Off Touch Sound....................................................................... 20
Adjusting Volume........................................................................................ 20
Applying New Wallpapers ........................................................................... 20
Changing Screen Brightness....................................................................... 20
Protecting Your Phone With Screen Locks .................................................. 21
Protecting Your PhoneWith Encryption....................................................... 21

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Knowing the Basics...................................................................23
Monitoring the Phone Status....................................................................... 23
Managing Notifications................................................................................ 24
Managing Shortcuts and Widgets................................................................ 26
Organizing With Folders.............................................................................. 27
Rearranging the Primary Icons.................................................................... 28
Entering Text............................................................................................... 28
Editing Text................................................................................................. 30
Opening and Switching Apps ...................................................................... 31
Connecting to Networks and Devices .......................................32
Connecting to Mobile Networks................................................................... 32
Connecting to Wi-Fi®................................................................................... 33
Using Wi-Fi Direct®..................................................................................... 37
Connecting to Bluetooth®Devices............................................................... 37
Connecting to Your Computer via USB........................................................ 39
Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection......................................................... 41
Connecting to Virtual Private Networks........................................................ 43
Phone Calls................................................................................45
Placing and Ending Calls ............................................................................ 45
Answering or Rejecting Calls....................................................................... 46
Working With the Call Log........................................................................... 47
Calling Your Contacts.................................................................................. 48
Checking Voicemail..................................................................................... 48
Using Options During a Call........................................................................ 48
Managing Multi-party Calls.......................................................................... 49
Adjusting Your Call Settings........................................................................ 50

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Contacts.....................................................................................56
Checking Contact Details............................................................................ 57
Adding a New Contact ................................................................................ 57
Setting Up Your Own Profile........................................................................ 57
Importing, Exporting, and Sharing Contacts................................................. 58
Working With Favorite Contacts.................................................................. 59
Searching for a Contact .............................................................................. 60
Editing Contacts.......................................................................................... 60
Accounts....................................................................................62
Adding or RemovingAccounts .................................................................... 62
Configuring Account Sync ........................................................................... 63
Email ..........................................................................................64
Setting Up the First Email Account .............................................................. 64
Checking Your Emails................................................................................. 64
Responding to an Email.............................................................................. 65
Writing and Sending an Email ..................................................................... 66
Adding and Editing Email Accounts............................................................. 67
Changing General Email Settings................................................................ 67
Messaging..................................................................................68
Opening the Messaging Screen .................................................................. 68
Sending a Message .................................................................................... 68
Replying to a Message................................................................................ 69
Forwarding a Message................................................................................ 69
Changing Messaging Settings..................................................................... 70

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Calendar.....................................................................................70
Viewing Your Calendars and Events............................................................ 70
Creating an Event....................................................................................... 71
Editing, Deleting or Sharing an Event.......................................................... 71
Changing Calendar Settings ....................................................................... 72
Capturing a Photo....................................................................................... 73
Recording a Video ...................................................................................... 74
Opening Gallery.........................................................................75
Working WithAlbums.................................................................................. 75
Working With Pictures................................................................................. 76
Retouching Your Pictures............................................................................ 77
Playing Videos............................................................................................ 77
More Apps..................................................................................78
Clock.......................................................................................................... 78
Calculator................................................................................................... 79
Downloads.................................................................................................. 79
File Manager............................................................................................... 79
Sound Recorder.......................................................................................... 79
Google Apps............................................................................................... 80
Settings......................................................................................81
General Settings......................................................................................... 81
Wireless and Network................................................................................. 83
Device........................................................................................................ 85
Personal ..................................................................................................... 86
System ....................................................................................................... 89
Upgrading the Phone Software..................................................90

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Troubleshooting.........................................................................91
For Your Safety ..........................................................................94
General Safety............................................................................................ 94
FCC RF Exposure Information (SAR).......................................................... 95
FCC Regulations ........................................................................................ 96
Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) regulations for Mobile Phones................... 97
CTIA Requirements..................................................................................... 99
Radio Frequency Interference....................................................................100
Explosive Environments.............................................................................101

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Getting Started
Getting to Know Your Phone
Indicator light
Volume key
Touch screen
Back key
Earpiece
Front camera
Power key
Recent apps key
Home key

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Knowing the Keys
Key
Function
Power key
xPress and hold to turn on or off airplane mode, restart, or to power
off.
xPress to turn off or on the screen display.
Home key
xTouch to return to the home screen from any application or screen.
xTouch and hold to use Google search.
Back camera
Flash
Charging/
micro-USB jack
Speaker
Headset jack

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Key
Function
Recent apps key
Touch to see recently used apps.
Back key
Touch to go to the previous screen.
Volume key
Press or hold either end to turn the volume up or down.
Installing the Nano-SIM Card and the Battery
Switch off your phone before installing or replacing the battery or the Nano-SIM
card.
1. Place your finger in the slot at the bottom of the back cover to
lift and remove the cover.

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2. Hold the Nano-SIM card with the cut corner oriented as shown and slip them
into the card holder.
WARNING!
To avoid damage to the phone, do not use any other kind of SIM card, or any
non-standard Nano-SIM card cut from a SIM card. You can get a standard
Nano-SIM card from your service provider.

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3. Insert the battery by aligning the metal contacts on the battery with the metal
contacts in the battery compartment. Gently push down on the battery until it
clicks into place.
4. Align the back cover with the back of the phone and press the cover back into
place. Ensure that all the tabs are secure and there are no gaps around the
cover.

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Installing the microSDHC™ Card
The microSDHC card can be installed and removed while the phone is turned on.
Unmount the microSDHC card before removing it.
1. Remove the back cover.
2. Hold your microSDHC card with the metal contacts facing down and slide it in.
NOTE: Some applications may require a microSDHC card to store certain
data on it and to work properly. Therefore, it is recommended that you keep a
microSDHC card installed and not remove or replace it unnecessarily.
3. Replace the back cover.

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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 on the
lock screen. See Locking/Unlocking the Screen and Keys.
WARNING!
Use only ZTE-approved chargers and cables. The use of unapproved accessories
could damage your phone or cause the battery to explode.
1. Connect the adapter to the charging jack. Ensure that the adapter is inserted
with the correct orientation. Do not force the connector into the charging jack.

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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 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:
xReduce the screen backlight time.
xLower the screen brightness.
xTurn auto-sync, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth off when not in use.
xDisable the GPS function when not in use. Most applications using this function
will periodically query the GPS satellites for your current location; each query
drains your battery.
Powering On/Off
xPress and hold the Power key to turn on your phone.
xTo power off, press and hold the Power key to open the options menu. Touch
Power off.
NOTE: If the phone freezes or takes too long to respond, you can press and
hold the Power key for about 10 seconds to power the phone off, and then turn it
on again.

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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.
Touch the language field to select the language you want to use and then touch
Start. Then follow the prompts to set up Wi-Fi, owner name, Google services and
other options.
Locking/Unlocking the Screen and Keys
Your phone allows you to quickly lock the screen and keys (put the phone into
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 some time of inactivity. 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 the screen.
- or -
Press and hold the Camera icon at the bottom right to open the Camera app.
NOTE: If you have set an unlock pattern, PIN or password for your phone (see
Protecting Your Phone With Screen Locks), you’ll need to draw the pattern or enter
the PIN/password to unlock your screen.

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Using the Touch Screen
Your phone’s touch screen lets you control actions through a variety of touch
gestures.
xTouch
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.
xTouch 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.
xSwipe or Slide
To swipe or slide means to quickly drag your finger vertically or horizontally
across the screen.
xDrag
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.
xPinch
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).
xRotatethescreen
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 shortcuts, folders, widgets,
and more.
Extended Home Screens
Your home screen is extendable, providing more space for shortcuts, folders,
widgets, and more. Simply swipe left or right on the screen to see the extended
panels.
See Managing Home Screen Icons and Widgets for more information on how to
add or remove additional home screen panels
Status bar
Wallpaper
Shortcuts
Messaging
Chrome
Widget
Folder
People
Phone
All apps

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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. 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 and Notification Sound
You can customize the default incoming call ringtone and the default notification
sound for the micro-SIM card.
1. Touch the Home key > > Settings > Sound & notifications.
2. Touch Default notification ringtone or Phone ringtone.
3. Scroll through the ringtone list and select the ringtone you want to use.
4. Touch OK.
NOTE: See Set a Ringtone for a Contact for how to assign a special ringtone
to an individual contact.

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Turning On/Off Touch Sound
1. Touch the Home key > > Settings > Sound & notifications > Other
sounds.
2. Touch Touch sounds.
Adjusting Volume
1. Touch the Home key > > Settings > Sound & notifications.
2. Drag the sliders below Media volume, Alarm volume, Ring volume and
Notification volume to adjust the volume for each type of audio.
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).
Applying New Wallpapers
You can set the wallpaper for the home screen.
1. Touch the Home key.
2. Touch and hold an empty area of the home screen.
3. Touch WALLPAPERS to pick an image as the wallpaper.
Changing Screen Brightness
1. Touch the Home key > > Settings > Display > Brightness level.
2. Drag the slider to manually adjust the screen brightness.