Zte Blade A3 Prime User manual

User Guide

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About This Guide
Thank you for choosing this ZTE mobile device. In order to keep your
device in its best condition, please read this manual and keep it for
future reference.
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damages caused by unauthorized modifications of the software.

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Version No.: R1.0
Edition Time: May 11, 2020

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Contents
Getting Started ............................................................10
Getting to Know Your Phone .................................................................10
Key Functions .............................................................................................. 12
Installing a nano-SIM Card and an Optional microSDXC Card... 13
Installing the Battery................................................................................. 15
Charging the Battery.................................................................................16
Powering Your Phone On/Off................................................................. 17
Setting Up Your Phone for the First Time........................................... 17
Locking/Unlocking the Screen and Keys ............................................. 17
Getting to Know the Home Screen...................................................... 19
Personalizing................................................................21
Changing the System Language ..........................................................21
Setting the Date and Time ...................................................................... 21
Changing the Ringtone, Notification Sound, or Alarm Sound ... 22
Turning System Sounds On/Off ............................................................ 23
Adjusting Volumes..................................................................................... 23
Switching to Silent or Vibration Mode................................................23
Using Do Not Disturb Mode................................................................... 24
Applying New Wallpapers....................................................................... 25
Setting the Home Screen Options ....................................................... 26
Changing the Screen Brightness.......................................................... 26
Using Night Light ....................................................................................... 27
Protecting Your Phone With Screen Locks ........................................27

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Protecting Your Phone With Screen Pinning.......................................28
Using Your Fingerprint ............................................................................. 29
Using Face Recognition ........................................................................... 31
Knowing the Basics ......................................................33
Monitoring the Phone Status.................................................................33
Managing Notifications ........................................................................... 34
Managing Shortcuts and Widgets........................................................ 37
Organizing With Folders .......................................................................... 38
Rearranging the Primary Shortcuts ..................................................... 38
Using App Shortcuts ................................................................................. 39
Notification Dots (App Badges)............................................................. 40
Editing Text................................................................................................... 41
Opening and Switching Apps ................................................................ 41
Using Two Apps in Split-Screen Mode................................................ 42
Uninstalling or Disabling an Application ........................................... 43
Connecting to Networks and Devices ........................44
Connecting to Mobile Networks ..........................................................44
Connecting to Wi-Fi................................................................................... 44
Connecting to Bluetooth Devices ......................................................... 47
Connecting to Your Computer via USB ..............................................49
Using the microSDXC Card as Portable or Device Storage..........50
Sharing Mobile Data Through Tethering ........................................... 54
Phone Calls ...................................................................55
Placing and Ending Voice Calls.............................................................. 55

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Answering or Rejecting Voice Calls...................................................... 56
Using Real-Time Text (RTT) ..................................................................... 57
Working With the Call History................................................................ 59
Calling Your Contacts................................................................................ 61
Checking Voicemail ................................................................................... 61
Using Options During a Call................................................................... 62
Managing Multi-party Calls .................................................................... 63
Adjusting Your Call Settings ................................................................... 65
Contacts ........................................................................70
Checking Contact Details........................................................................ 70
Adding a New Contact ............................................................................. 70
Importing, Exporting, and Sharing Contacts ...................................71
Working With Favorite Contacts ........................................................... 72
Managing Contacts With Labels ........................................................... 73
Managing Emergency Contacts and Information.......................... 74
Searching for a Contact............................................................................ 75
Editing Contacts ......................................................................................... 76
Web Accounts ...............................................................78
Adding or Removing Accounts .............................................................78
Configuring Account Sync ...................................................................... 79
Email..............................................................................81
Setting Up the First Email Account ...................................................... 81
Checking Your Emails................................................................................ 81
Responding to an Email........................................................................... 82

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Writing and Sending an Email ............................................................... 83
Adding and Editing Email Accounts.................................................... 84
Changing General Email Settings.........................................................85
Messages ......................................................................86
Opening the Messages Screen.............................................................. 86
Sending a Message.................................................................................... 86
Replying to a Message ............................................................................. 88
Forwarding a Message ............................................................................. 88
Deleting Messages or Conversations.................................................. 89
Web Browser.................................................................90
Opening the Browser................................................................................ 90
Using Multiple Browser Tabs .................................................................. 91
Downloading Files..................................................................................... 91
Camera ..........................................................................92
Capturing a Photo...................................................................................... 92
Using Manual Camera Mode.................................................................. 95
Recording a Video...................................................................................... 95
Customizing Camera and Video Settings .......................................... 96
YT Music........................................................................99
Viewing Your Music Library .................................................................... 99
Playing Music............................................................................................... 99
Managing Playlists...................................................................................101

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Video Player............................................................... 102
Opening the Video Library....................................................................102
Playing and Controlling Videos...........................................................102
Managing Video Files..............................................................................103
Voice Recorder........................................................... 105
Recording a Voice Memo.......................................................................105
Playing a Voice Memo.............................................................................106
Trimming a Voice Memo........................................................................106
More Apps.................................................................. 107
Calculator....................................................................................................107
Clock .............................................................................................................107
File Manager ..............................................................................................108
Google Apps ..............................................................................................109
Settings.......................................................................111
Network & Internet.................................................................................. 111
Connected Devices..................................................................................114
Apps & Notifications ...............................................................................114
Battery..........................................................................................................116
Features .......................................................................................................116
Display..........................................................................................................117
Sound ........................................................................................................... 117
Storage.........................................................................................................117
Privacy.......................................................................................................... 118
Location.......................................................................................................118

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Security........................................................................................................118
Accounts......................................................................................................121
Accessibility................................................................................................121
System Updates........................................................................................121
Digital Wellbeing & Parental Controls...............................................121
Google..........................................................................................................122
System..........................................................................................................122
About Phone..............................................................................................124
Upgrading the Phone Software ............................... 125
Troubleshooting ....................................................... 126
For Your Safety .......................................................... 131
General Safety ...........................................................................................131
Radio Frequency (RF) Energy...............................................................132
FCC Regulations........................................................................................134
Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Mobile Phones
........................................................................................................................135
CTIA Requirements..................................................................................137
Distractions ................................................................................................138
Product Handling.....................................................................................139
Electrical Safety.........................................................................................144
Radio Frequency Interference .............................................................144
Explosive Environments.........................................................................146

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Getting Started
Getting to Know Your Phone