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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update specification in this guide without prior notice.
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use of such trademarks by ZTE Corporation is under license.
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.