Zte BLADE A512 User manual

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ZTE BLADE A512
User Manual

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About This Manual
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
Copyright © 2017 ZTE CORPORATION
All rights reserved.
No part of this publication may be quoted, reproduced, translated
or used in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical,
including photocopying and microfilm, without the prior written
permission of ZTE Corporation.
Notice
ZTE Corporation reserves the right to make modifications on print
errors or update specifications in this guide without prior notice.
This manual has been designed with the utmost care to ensure
the accuracy of its content. However, all statements, information
and recommendations contained therein do not constitute a
warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied. We offer
self-service for our smart terminal device users. Please visit the
ZTE official website (at http://www.ztedevice.com) for more
information on self-service and supported product models.
Information on the website takes precedence.

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Disclaimer
ZTE Corporation expressly disclaims any liability for faults and
damages caused by unauthorized modifications of the software.
Images and screenshots used in this manual may differ from the
actual product. Content in this manual may differ from the actual
product or software.
Trademarks
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The Bluetooth®trademark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth
SIG, Inc. and any use of such trademarks by ZTE Corporation is
under license.
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Qualcomm®Snapdragon™ processors are products of
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Used with permission.
Other trademarks and trade names are the property of their
respective owners.
Version No.: R1.0
Edition Time: December 22, 2016

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Contents
Getting Started .......................................................10
Getting to Know Your Phone ............................................. 10
Knowing the Keys.............................................................. 12
Installing the nano-SIM Card and the microSDXC™ Card 12
Charging the Battery.......................................................... 14
Extending the Battery Life ................................................. 16
Powering On/Off ................................................................ 16
Setting Up for the First Time.............................................. 17
Locking/Unlocking the Screen and Keys ........................... 17
Using the Touch Screen .................................................... 18
Getting to Know the Home Screen .................................... 21
Personalizing..........................................................23
Changing the System Language ....................................... 23
Setting the Date and Time ................................................. 23
Changing Ringtone and Notification Sound....................... 24
Turning On/Off System Sounds......................................... 24
Adjusting Volume............................................................... 25
Using Do Not Disturb Mode............................................... 25
Applying New Wallpapers.................................................. 27
Changing Screen Brightness............................................. 28
Protecting Your Phone With Screen Locks........................ 28
Protecting Your Phone With Screen Pinning .....................30
Knowing the Basics...............................................32

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Monitoring the Phone Status..............................................32
Managing Notifications ......................................................33
Managing Shortcuts and Widgets ......................................37
Organizing With Folders ....................................................38
Rearranging the Primary Shortcuts....................................39
Entering Text......................................................................39
Editing Text ........................................................................43
Opening and Switching Apps.............................................44
Uninstalling an App ............................................................45
Connecting to Networks and Devices..................46
Connecting to Mobile Networks .........................................46
Connecting to Wi-Fi ...........................................................47
Using Wi-Fi Direct®............................................................51
Connecting to Bluetooth Devices.......................................52
Connecting to Your Computer via USB..............................55
Using USB On-The-Go (OTG) ...........................................56
Using the microSDXC Card as Portable or Phone Storage56
Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection ...............................60
Connecting to Virtual Private Networks..............................63
Phone Calls ............................................................65
Placing and Ending Calls...................................................65
Answering or Rejecting Calls.............................................66
Working With the Call History ............................................67
Calling Your Contacts.........................................................69
Checking Voicemail ...........................................................69

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Using Options During a Call .............................................. 69
Managing Multi-party Calls ................................................ 70
Adjusting Your Call Settings .............................................. 72
Contacts..................................................................76
Checking Contact Details .................................................. 76
Adding a New Contact....................................................... 76
Setting Up Your Own Profile .............................................. 77
Importing, Exporting, and Sharing Contacts ...................... 78
Working With Favourite Contacts ...................................... 80
Searching for a Contact..................................................... 80
Editing Contacts ................................................................ 81
Web Accounts ........................................................84
Adding or Removing Accounts........................................... 84
Configuring Account Sync ................................................. 85
Email .......................................................................87
Setting Up the First Email Account .................................... 87
Checking Your Emails........................................................ 87
Responding to an Email .................................................... 88
Writing and Sending an Email ........................................... 89
Adding and Editing Email Accounts................................... 90
Changing General Email Settings ..................................... 91
Messaging ..............................................................92
Opening the Messaging Screen ........................................ 92
Sending a Message........................................................... 92

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Replying to a Message ......................................................93
Forwarding a Message ......................................................94
Copying a Message ...........................................................94
Changing Message Settings..............................................95
Web Browser..........................................................96
Opening the Browser .........................................................96
Using Multiple Browser Tabs..............................................97
Downloading Files .............................................................97
Changing Chrome Settings................................................98
Camera ...................................................................99
Capturing a Photo..............................................................99
Recording a Video ...........................................................101
Using Manual Camera Mode ...........................................101
Using Other Camera Modes ............................................103
Customizing Camera/Camcorder Settings.......................103
Gallery ..................................................................106
Opening Gallery...............................................................106
Working With Albums.......................................................106
Working With Pictures......................................................107
Retouching Your Pictures ................................................109
Playing Videos .................................................................109
Play Music ............................................................ 110
Playing Your Music .......................................................... 110
Managing Playlists........................................................... 113

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Video Player .........................................................114
Opening the Video Library............................................... 114
Playing and Controlling Videos........................................ 114
Managing Video Files...................................................... 115
FM Radio...............................................................117
Scanning and Saving Channels ...................................... 117
Listening to FM Radio...................................................... 117
Editing a Saved Channel................................................. 118
Other Options and Settings ............................................. 118
Sound Recorder ...................................................120
Recording a Voice Memo ................................................120
Playing a Voice Memo.....................................................121
More Apps.............................................................122
Calculator ........................................................................ 122
Clock ............................................................................... 122
Downloads....................................................................... 123
File Manager ................................................................... 124
Google Apps.................................................................... 124
Settings.................................................................126
Wireless and Networks.................................................... 126
Device ............................................................................. 128
Personal .......................................................................... 133
System ............................................................................ 138

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Upgrading the Phone Software ..........................140
Troubleshooting...................................................141

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Getting Started
Getting to Know Your Phone
Indicator light
Front camera
Earpiece
Proximity & light
senso
r
Touch screen
nano-SIM
/
microSDXC
card tra
y
Charging/
micro-USB jack

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Headset jack
Volume key
Power key
Back camera Flash
Speaker

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Knowing the Keys
Key Function
Power key Press and hold to turn on or off flight
mode, restart, turn on or off vibration or
sound, or power off.
Press to turn off or on the screen display.
Volume key Press or hold either end of the key to turn the
volume up or down.
(Home)
Touch to return to the home screen from
any application or screen.
Touch and hold to use Google Search or
Now on Tap.
(Back) Touch to go to the previous screen.
(Recent apps) Touch to see recently used apps.
Installing the nano-SIM Card and the
microSDXC™ Card
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. See Using the microSDXC
Card as Portable or Phone Storage.

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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. Insert the tip of the tray eject tool into the hole next to the card
tray.
2. Pull out the card tray and place the nano-SIM card and the
microSDXC card on the tray, as shown. Carefully slide the
tray back into place.

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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 lock screen will show you
the exact battery level on the status bar.
WARNING!
Use only ZTE-approved chargers and cables. The use of
unapproved accessories could damage your phone or cause the
battery to explode.
WARNING!
Do not remove the back cover. The battery is not removable.
Removal may cause fire or explosion.
microSDXC
card
nano-SIM
card

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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.
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

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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:
Reduce the screen backlight time.
Lower the screen brightness.
Turn Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and auto-sync off when not in use.
Disable the GPS function when not in use. Most applications
using this function will periodically query the GPS satellites
for your current location, and each query drains your battery.
Powering On/Off
Press and hold the Power key to turn on your phone.
To power off, press and hold the Power key to open the
options menu and touch Shut down > OK.
NOTE:
If the phone freezes or takes too long to respond, you can press
and hold the Power key for about 10 seconds to restart the
phone.

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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. Then follow the
prompts to set up Wi-Fi, Google account, Google location and
other options.
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 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. Swipe up on the screen.
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Swipe from to use voice assistant, or swipe from to
open the camera.
- or -
Touch a notification twice consecutively to open the related
app.
NOTE:
If you have set an unlock pattern, a PIN or a 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.
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.

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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.
Swipe or Slide
To swipe or slide means to quickly drag your finger vertically
or horizontally across the screen.
Drag
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.

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Pinch
In some apps (such as Maps, web 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).
Rotate the screen
For most screens, you can automatically change the screen
orientation from portrait to landscape by turning the phone
sideways.