Zte Blade Force User manual

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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
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No part of this publication may be quoted, reproduced,
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Notice
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information and recommendations contained therein do not
constitute a warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied.
Please refer to For Your Safety to be sure to use your phone
properly and safely. We offer self-service for our smartphone
users.
Disclaimer
ZTE Corporation expressly disclaims any liability for faults

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and damages caused by unauthorized modications of the
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actual product or software.
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respective owners.
Edition Time: September 2017

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Contents
Getting Started.......................................................... 10
Getting to Know Your Phone............................................. 10
Knowing the Keys ............................................................. 12
Installing the microSDXC Card(Optional) ......................... 13
Charging the Battery ......................................................... 14
Extending the Battery Life................................................. 16
Powering On/Off................................................................ 17
Setting Up for the First Time ............................................. 17
Locking/Unlocking the Screen and Keys .......................... 18
Using the Touch Screen.................................................... 19
Getting to Know the Home Screen ................................... 21
Personalizing ............................................................ 23
Changing the System Language....................................... 23
Setting the Date and Time ................................................ 23
Changing Ringtone and Notication Sound ...................... 24
Turning On/Off System Sounds ........................................ 24
Adjusting Volume .............................................................. 25
Switching to Silent or Vibration Mode ............................... 25
Using Do Not Disturb Mode .............................................. 26
Setting Notication Mode .................................................. 27
Applying New Wallpapers ................................................. 28

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Setting the Theme............................................................. 29
Changing Screen Brightness ............................................ 29
Setting the Home Screen Transition Effect ....................... 29
Protecting Your Phone With Screen Locks ....................... 30
Protecting Your Phone With Screen Pinning..................... 30
Knowing the Basics ................................................. 32
Monitoring the Phone Status............................................. 32
Managing Notications...................................................... 33
Managing Shortcuts and Widgets ..................................... 36
Organizing With Folders.................................................... 37
Rearranging the Primary Shortcuts................................... 38
Entering Text ..................................................................... 39
Editing Text........................................................................ 42
Opening and Switching Apps ............................................ 43
Uninstalling or Disabling an App ....................................... 44
Connecting to Networks and Devices .................... 45
Connecting to Mobile Networks ........................................ 45
Connecting to Wi-Fi........................................................... 47
Using Wi-Fi Direct®........................................................... 51
Connecting to Bluetooth Devices...................................... 52
Connecting to Your Computer via USB............................. 55
Using the microSDXC Card as Portable or Internal
Storage.............................................................................. 57

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Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection .............................. 60
Connecting to Virtual Private Networks............................. 64
Phone Calls............................................................... 66
Placing and Ending Calls .................................................. 66
Answering or Rejecting Calls ............................................ 67
Working With the Call History ........................................... 68
Calling Your Contacts........................................................ 70
Checking Voicemail........................................................... 70
Using Options During a Call.............................................. 71
Managing Multi-party Calls ............................................... 72
Adjusting Your Call Settings.............................................. 73
Contacts .................................................................... 80
Checking Contact Details.................................................. 80
Adding a New Contact ...................................................... 80
Setting Up Your Own Prole ............................................. 81
Importing, Exporting, and Sharing Contacts ..................... 81
Working With Favorite Contacts........................................ 83
Working With Groups........................................................ 83
Searching for a Contact .................................................... 85
Editing Contacts................................................................ 86
Web Accounts........................................................... 88
Adding or Removing Accounts.......................................... 88
Conguring Account Sync................................................. 89

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Email.......................................................................... 91
Setting Up the First Email Account ................................... 91
Checking Your Emails ....................................................... 92
Responding to an Email.................................................... 92
Writing and Sending an Email........................................... 93
Adding and Editing Email Accounts .................................. 94
Changing General Email Settings..................................... 95
Messages .................................................................. 96
Opening the Messages Screen......................................... 96
Sending a Message .......................................................... 96
Replying to a Message ..................................................... 98
Forwarding a Message ..................................................... 99
Changing Message Settings ............................................. 99
Calendar .................................................................. 100
Changing Calendar Settings ........................................... 103
Chrome.................................................................... 104
Opening the Browser ...................................................... 104
Using Multiple Browser Tabs........................................... 104
Downloading Files........................................................... 105
Changing Browser Settings ............................................ 105

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Camera .................................................................... 106
Capturing a Photo ........................................................... 106
Recording a Video........................................................... 108
Using Other Camera Modes ........................................... 109
Using Manual Camera Mode .......................................... 110
Customizing Camera/Camcorder Settings.......................111
Gallery ......................................................................113
Opening Gallery .............................................................. 113
Working With Albums...................................................... 113
Working With Pictures..................................................... 114
Retouching Your Pictures................................................ 116
Playing Videos ................................................................ 117
Music ........................................................................118
Copying Music Files to Your Phone ................................ 118
Viewing Your Music Library............................................. 119
Setting a Song as the Default Ringtone.......................... 119
Playing Music.................................................................. 120
Managing Playlists .......................................................... 122
Video Player ............................................................ 123
Opening the Video Library .............................................. 123
Playing and Controlling Videos ....................................... 123
Managing Video Files...................................................... 124

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More Apps and Features........................................ 126
Clock ............................................................................... 126
Downloads ...................................................................... 127
File Manager ................................................................... 128
Calculator........................................................................ 128
Sound Recorder.............................................................. 129
Google Apps ................................................................... 131
Google Play™ Store............................................... 133
Browsing and Searching for Apps................................... 133
Downloading and Installing Apps .................................... 133
Creating a Google Wallet™ Account............................... 134
Managing Your Downloads ............................................. 135
Settings ................................................................... 136
Wireless and Networks ................................................... 136
Device ............................................................................. 139
Personal.......................................................................... 144
System ............................................................................ 150
Troubleshooting ..................................................... 151

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Getting Started
Getting to Know Your Phone