Zte Blade G User manual

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ZTE Blade G
WCDMA/GSM Mobile Phone
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 © 2013 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. Please refer to
chapter For Your Safety to be sure to use your phone properly
and safely.
We offer self-service for our smart terminal device users. Please
visit the ZTE official website (at www.zte.com.cn) 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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Google and Android are trademarks of Google, Inc.
The Bluetooth®trademark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth
SIG, Inc. and any use of such trademarks by ZTE Corporation is
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Association. Other trademarks and trade names are the property
of their respective owners.
Version No.: R1.0
Edition Time : 2013.6.20

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Contents
Getting Started.......................................................12
Getting to Know Your Phone............................................12
Knowing the Keys............................................................13
Installing the SIM Card and microSD Card.......................14
Charging the Battery........................................................16
Powering On/Off..............................................................17
Restarting the Phone.......................................................17
Locking/Unlocking the Screen and Keys ..........................17
Using the Touch Screen...................................................18
Getting to Know the Home Screen...................................19
Personalizing..........................................................22
Changing the System Language......................................22
Setting the Date and Time................................................22
Changing Ringtone and Notification Sound......................22
Turning On/Off Touch Sounds..........................................23
Adjusting Volumes...........................................................23
Switching to Silent Mode..................................................23
Applying New Wallpapers ................................................24
Changing Screen Brightness ...........................................24
Protecting Your Phone With Screen Locks.......................25
Protecting Your Phone With Encryption............................26
Knowing the Basics...............................................28
Monitoring the Phone Status............................................28

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Managing Notifications.....................................................29
Managing Shortcuts and Widgets.....................................32
Organizing With Folders...................................................33
Rearranging the Favorites Tray........................................34
Entering Text....................................................................34
Editing Text......................................................................40
Opening and Switching apps............................................42
Connecting to Networks and Devices..................43
Connecting to Mobile Networks........................................43
Connecting to Wi-Fi..........................................................45
Using Wi-Fi Direct............................................................47
Connecting to Bluetooth Devices......................................48
Connecting to Your Computer via USB.............................51
Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection..............................53
Connecting to Virtual Private Networks.............................55
Phone Calls............................................................58
Placing and Ending Calls .................................................58
Answering or Rejecting Calls............................................59
Working With the Call Log................................................59
Calling Your Contacts.......................................................61
Checking Voicemail..........................................................62
Using Options During a Call.............................................62
Managing Multi-party Calls...............................................63
Adjusting Your Call Settings .............................................64
People.....................................................................68

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Checking Contact Details.................................................68
Adding a New Contact.....................................................68
Setting Up Your Own Profile.............................................69
Importing, Exporting, and Sharing Contacts .....................69
Working With Favorite Contacts.......................................71
Working With Groups.......................................................72
Searching for a Contact...................................................73
Editing Contacts...............................................................74
Accounts.................................................................77
Adding or Removing Accounts.........................................77
Configuring Account Sync................................................78
Email .......................................................................79
Set Up the First EmailAccount.........................................79
Checking Your Emails......................................................79
Responding to an Email...................................................80
Writing and Sending an Email..........................................81
Adding Signature to Your Emails......................................81
Adding and Editing Email Accounts..................................82
Changing General Email Settings ....................................83
GmailTM ...................................................................84
Opening Your Gmail Inbox...............................................84
Switching Accounts..........................................................84
Writing and Sending a Message.......................................85
Adding Signature to Your Gmail Messages ......................85
Replying to or Forwarding a Message..............................86

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Working With Received Attachments................................86
Searching for Messages...................................................87
Working With Labels ........................................................87
Changing Gmail Settings..................................................88
Messaging..............................................................89
Opening the Messaging Screen .......................................89
Sending a Text Message..................................................89
Sending a Multimedia Message........................................90
Replying to a Message.....................................................90
Forwarding a Message.....................................................91
Copying a Message .........................................................91
Viewing Details About a Message.....................................92
Deleting Messages or Threads.........................................92
Changing Messaging Settings..........................................93
Calendar.................................................................94
Viewing Your Calendars and Events.................................94
Creating an Event............................................................96
Editing or Deleting an Event.............................................96
Changing Calendar Settings.............................................97
Google Talk ............................................................98
Signing into See Your Friends ..........................................98
Adding a Friend................................................................98
Changing Your Online Status............................................99
Chatting With Friends.......................................................99
Changing Google Talk Settings ......................................100

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Google+ ................................................................101
Organizing Your Contacts ..............................................101
Getting Updates.............................................................101
Chatting With Contacts ..................................................102
Checking Photos ...........................................................103
Checking and Managing Your Profile..............................103
Browser ................................................................104
Opening the Browser.....................................................104
Working With an Opened Page......................................106
Using Multiple Browser Tabs..........................................107
Downloading Files .........................................................107
Using Bookmarks ..........................................................107
Viewing Your Browsing History.......................................109
Changing Browser Settings............................................109
Maps, Navigation, Local, and Latitude...............110
Activating Location Services.......................................... 110
Getting Your Location .....................................................111
Searching for a Location.................................................111
Getting Directions to Your Destination............................ 112
Searching for Local Places ............................................ 112
Sharing Location............................................................ 113
Google Now, Voice Search, and Voice Actions .115
Using Google Now......................................................... 115
Searching With Text....................................................... 115
Searching by Speaking.................................................. 116

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Using Voice Actions........................................................116
Changing Search Settings..............................................116
Camera .................................................................117
Capturing a Photo..........................................................117
Customize Camera Settings...........................................118
Recording a Video..........................................................119
Customizing Camcorder Settings ...................................120
Gallery ..................................................................122
Opening Gallery.............................................................122
Working With Albums.....................................................122
Working With Pictures....................................................123
Working With Videos......................................................125
Music ....................................................................126
Copying Music Files to Your Phone................................126
Viewing Your Music Library ............................................127
Playing Music.................................................................128
Managing Playlists.........................................................130
Video Player.........................................................132
Opening the Video Library..............................................132
Playing and Controlling Videos.......................................132
Managing Video Files.....................................................133
FM Radio ..............................................................134
Scanning and Saving Channels......................................134
Listening to FM Radio....................................................134

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Saving additional Radio Stations....................................135
Recording Radio Programs............................................135
Other Options and Settings............................................135
Sound Recorder...................................................137
Recording a Voice Memo...............................................137
Playing a Voice Memo ...................................................137
More Apps.............................................................138
Alarm.............................................................................138
Backup and Restore......................................................139
Calculator......................................................................139
Chrome .........................................................................139
Downloads.....................................................................140
File Manager .................................................................140
FlashLight......................................................................140
Full Share......................................................................141
Kingsoft Office...............................................................142
News and Weather........................................................142
Note Pad.......................................................................143
Play Music.....................................................................143
System Updates............................................................144
Task Manager................................................................144
Timer.............................................................................144
YouTube........................................................................144
Play Store .............................................................145
Browsing and Searching for Apps ..................................145