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

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Key Functions
Key Function
Power key
Press and hold to power on, restart, or power
off.
Press to switch your phone to sleep mode or
wake up your phone.
Volume key Press or hold either end of the key to turn the
volume up or down.
(Home key)
Touch to return to the home screen from any
application or screen.
Touch and hold to use the Google Assistant.
(Recent apps
key)
Touch to see recently used applications.
Touch twice to switch between the two most
recent applications.
(Back key) Touch to go to the previous screen.
NOTE:
You can replace the Home key, the Recent apps key, and the Back
key with the gesture navigation style. Swipe up on the home screen
and touch Settings > Features > System navigation to change the
navigation bar styles, see tutorials, and personalize settings.

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Installing a nano-SIM Card and an
Optional microSDXC Card
The nano-SIM card can be installed or removed while the phone is
turned on.
WARNING!
To avoid damage to the phone, do not use any other kind of SIM cards,
or any non-standard nano-SIM card cut from a SIM card. You can get a
standard nano-SIM card from your service provider.
1. Place your finger in the cut-out at the bottom right of the battery
cover to lift and remove it.

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2. Hold the nano-SIM card with the cut corner oriented as shown
and the microSDXC card with the metal contacts facing down
and slide them into the card slots.
NOTE:
Some applications may require a microSDXC card to work
normally and/or may store data on the card. Therefore, it is
recommended that you keep a microSDXC card installed and not
remove or replace it randomly.
3. Replace the cover over the back of the phone, and then press
down along the edges to secure. Make sure there is no gaps
around.

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Installing the Battery
1. Place your finger in the cut-out at the bottom right of the battery
cover to lift and remove it.
2. 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.
3. Replace the cover over the back of the phone, and then press
down along the edges to secure. Make sure there is no gaps
around.

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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.
WARNING!
Use only ZTE-approved chargers and USB Type-C cables. The use of
unapproved accessories could damage your phone or cause the
battery to explode.
1. Connect the adapter to 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 in 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.
Powering Your Phone On/Off
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 and touch >.
Setting Up Your Phone for the First Time
When you first power on your phone after you purchase it or reset it
to factory settings (see Reset Options)), you will need to set it up
before using it. Select the language and then follow the prompts to
set up your phone.
Locking/Unlocking the Screen and Keys
Your phone allows you to quickly lock the screen and keys (put the
phone to Sleep mode) when not in use and also to turn the screen
back on and unlock it when you need it.

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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 a certain period of time when you leave it idle. You will still be
able to receive messages and calls while the phone screen is off.
Unlock the Screen and Keys
1. Press the Power key to turn the screen on.
2. Swipe up on the screen.
- or -
Swipe away from at the bottom right of the screen to open
the Camera app.
- or -
Double-tap a notification to open the related app.
NOTE:
If you have set a fingerprint, a face verification, an unlock pattern, a
PIN, or a password for your phone (see Using Your Fingerprint, Use
Face Recognition to Unlock the Phone, and Protecting Your Phone With
Screen Locks), you can unlock the screen by:
•Touch the fingerprint sensor
•Swipe up on the screen and look at the front camera
•Swipe up on the screen and draw the pattern or enter the
PIN/password

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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.

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Extended Home Screen Panels
Your home screen is extendable, providing more space for shortcuts,
widgets, and more. Add a few extended home screen panels and you
can swipe left or right to switch between panels. You can also
remove some panels or adjust their order.
NOTE:
Swipe right on the left-most panel to use the Google app.
To add a new home screen panel:
1. Touch and hold an empty area of the home screen.
2. Swipe left on the home screen thumbnails and touch .
To delete a home screen panel:
1. Touch and hold an empty area of the home screen.
2. Touch on the top right corner of a home screen thumbnail.
3. If prompted, touch OK. The items on the panel will also be
removed.
To adjust the order of a home screen panel:
1. Touch and hold an empty area of the home screen.
2. Touch and hold a home screen thumbnail and drag it left or right
to the place you need.
NOTE:
Touch at the top of a home screen thumbnail to set it as the
main home screen.