Zte BLADE A3 User manual

ZTE BLADE A3
User Manual

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LEGAL INFORMATION
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.
Copyright © 2018 ZTE CORPORATION
All rights reserved.
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Notice
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notice. This manual has been designed with the utmost care
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expressed or implied. We offer self-service for our smart
phone users. Please visit the ZTE official website (at
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and supported product models. Information on the website
takes precedence.

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Disclaimer
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and damages caused by unauthorized modifications of the
software.
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The Bluetooth®word mark and logos are registered
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Incorporated, registered in the United States and other
countries. Used with permission.

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NOTE
It means that the content is
additional information, and the
supplementary instruction or tips
for the operation of the mobile
phone.
CAUTION
It means that if you ignore this
safety information, it may cause
slight damage to the equipment or
make the part of the business
interrupt.
WARNING
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safety information, it may cause
serious damage to the equipment
or cause danger to personal safety.
Version No.: R1.0
Edition Time: March 27, 2018

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Contents
Getting Started.........................................................8
Overview ..........................................................................8
Installing the nano-SIM Card(s) and the microSDXC™
Card ...............................................................................10
Charging Your Phone ....................................................14
Powering On/Off ............................................................16
Setting Up for the First Time ..........................................16
Knowing Keys ................................................................17
Getting to Know the Home Screen.......................18
Knowing the Basics...............................................24
Monitoring the Phone Status .........................................24
Managing Notifications ..................................................25
Security ..................................................................27
Protecting Your Phone With Screen Locks....................27
Protecting Your Phone With Screen Pinning .................27
Connecting to Networks .......................................29
Connecting to Mobile Data Network ..............................29
Connecting to Wi-Fi Network .........................................30
Connecting to Virtual Private Networks .........................31
Connecting to Devices ..........................................32
Bluetooth........................................................................32
Wi-Fi Direct®..................................................................32

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Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection.................33
Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection via USB ............ 33
Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection via Bluetooth .... 34
Sharing Mobile Data Through a Wi-Fi Hotspot.............. 35
Phone Calls ............................................................36
Making Calls.................................................................. 36
Receiving Calls.............................................................. 37
Contacts .................................................................39
Creating a Contact ........................................................ 39
Searching for a Contact................................................. 39
Messages................................................................40
Opening the Messages Screen ..................................... 40
Sending a Message....................................................... 40
Changing Message Settings ......................................... 42
Camera....................................................................42
Taking Pictures with Your Camera................................ 42
Recording Videos with Your Camcorder ....................... 42
Opening Your Gallery.................................................... 43
Music.......................................................................43
Playing Your Music........................................................ 43
Making Voice Memos .................................................... 44
Using Your Google Applications ..........................44
Settings...................................................................46
Languages & Input ........................................................ 46

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Sound.............................................................................46
Navigation Keys.............................................................47
Scheduled Power On/Off ...............................................47
Gestures & Motion .........................................................47
Mobile Networks ............................................................48
Location .........................................................................48
Accounts ........................................................................49
Accessibility ...................................................................49
Reset..............................................................................49
System Update ..............................................................50
Setting the Date and Time .............................................50
For Your Safety ......................................................51
General Safety...............................................................51
Distraction......................................................................52
Product Handling ...........................................................53
Electrical Safety .............................................................57
Interference....................................................................58
Explosive Environments ................................................60
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) ...........................61
CE Caution .............................................................62
Declaration of RoHS Compliance.........................63
Disposal of Your Old Appliance ...........................64
EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY..................65

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Getting Started
Overview
Front camera
Volume ke
y
Proximity & light
sensor
Indicator light
Power key
Touch screen
Earpiece

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Flash
Headset
j
ac
k
Main microphone
Charging/
micro-USB jack
Dual-lens
camera
Back camera
A
uxiliary
microphone
Speake
r

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Installing the nano-SIM Card(s) and the
microSDXC™ Card
The nano-SIM card can be installed or removed while the
phone is turned on.
The microSDXC card (optional, not included) can be installed
or removed while the phone is turned on. You need to
unmount the microSDXC card before removing it.
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 slot at the bottom of the back
cover to lift and remove the cover.

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2. Hold your nano-SIM card and the microSDXC card with
the metal contacts facing down and slide it into the card
slot.

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nano-SIM
card slot 1
nano-SIM
card slot 2
microSDXC
card slot

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3. Insert the battery by aligning the golden contacts on the
battery and those in the battery compartment. Gently
push down on the battery until it clicks into place.

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4. Replace the back cover.
Charging Your Phone
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 lock screen will show
you the exact battery level on the status bar.

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WARNING!
Use only ZTE-approved chargers and USB 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.
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.

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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 the customer service if you still cannot power on the
phone after prolonged charging.
Powering On/Off
Press and hold the Power key to turn on your phone.
To switch it off, hold Power key to open the options menu
and touch Power off.
Setting Up for the First Time
When you first power on your phone after you purchase it or
reset it to factory settings, 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, Google services, set Date & time, enter Name,
activate protection features and set other options.

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Knowing Keys
Key Function
Power key Press and hold to turn on or off flight
mode, restart or power off.
Press to turn off or on the screen
display.
Home key Touch to return to the home screen
from any application or screen.
Touch and hold to use Google
Assistant.
Back key Touch to go to the previous screen.
Recent
apps key Touch to see recently used apps.
Volume key Press or hold either end of the key to turn
the volume up or down.
NOTE:
The positions of the Recent apps key and the Back key are
interchangeable through > Settings > Features>
Navigation keys.

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Getting to Know the Home Screen
Touch Control
You can use finger gestures to control your phone. The
controls on your touch-screen change dynamically
depending on the tasks you’re performing.
Touch the buttons, icons, or applications to select items or
to open applications.
Flick the screen to scroll up, down, left or right.
Hold and drag to move particular items across the screen.
Double-touch the screen to zoom in/out an image.
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 folders, shortcuts, and more.
Extended Home Screen
Your home screen is extendable, providing more space for
shortcuts, folders, and more. Simply swipe left or right on the
screen to see the extended panels.
Choosing Your Wallpaper
You can set the wallpaper for the home screen and lock
screen.

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1. From the home screen, touch > Settings > Display >
Wallpaper.
2. Select a built-in static wallpaper for lock screen or home
screen, or touch My photos to select a picture, and then
use it as the wallpaper.
NOTE:
Other way to set the home screen wallpaper and the lock
screen wallpaper:
Touch and hold an empty area of the home screen and touch
WALLPAPERS. Then select a built-in image or an image
from your gallery.
Removing Items from Your Home Screen
1. Touch and hold the item you want to delete.
2. Drag it to Remove to delete it.
3. If the item is an application, drag it to Uninstall and
then touch OK to uninstall it.
NOTE:
Some preinstalled apps cannot be uninstalled.

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Using the Touch Screen
Your phone’s touch screen enables you to control actions
through a variety of touch gestures.
Touch
When you want to type using the onscreen keyboard,
select items on the screen such as the application and
settings icons, or press the onscreen buttons, simply
touch them with your finger.
Touch 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.