Zte Blade MAX 2s User manual

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ZTE BLADE
MAX 2s logo
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 © 2018 ZTE CORPORATION
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Notice
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errors or update specifications in this manual 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.
Disclaimer
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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
ZTE, BLADE, and the ZTE logos are trademarks of ZTE
Corporation.

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Mondelez International, Inc. group.
The Bluetooth
®
word mark and logos are registered trademarks
owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by
ZTE Corporation is under license.
The microSDXC™ logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby,
Dolby Audio, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories.
Qualcomm
®
and Snapdragon™ processors are products of
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Qualcomm and Snapdragon are
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States and other countries. Used with permission.
Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective
owners.
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Version No.: R1.0

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Edition Time: April 13, 2018

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Table of Contents
Getting Started ....................................................... 11
Installing the nano-SIM Card and the microSDXC™ Card. 11
Charging the Battery ........................................................ 13
Extending the Battery Life ................................................ 15
Powering Your Phone On/Off............................................ 15
Setting Up Your Phone for the First Time .......................... 16
Locking/Unlocking the Screen and Keys ........................... 16
Getting to Know Your Phone ............................................ 18
Getting to Know the Home Screen ................................... 20
Personalizing ......................................................... 23
Changing the System Language ...................................... 23
Changing the Ringtone, Notification and Alarm Sound ...... 23
Switching to Vibration or Silent (Do Not Disturb) Mode ..... 24
Setting Silent (Do Not Disturb) Mode Preferences ............ 25
Applying New Wallpapers ................................................. 25
Setting the Home Screen Options .................................... 26
Using Night Light .............................................................. 26
Showing or Hiding the Navigation Keys ............................ 27
Protecting Your Phone With Screen Locks ........................ 27
Using Your Fingerprint ...................................................... 28
Protecting Your Phone With Screen Pinning ..................... 30
Knowing the Basics ............................................... 32
Monitoring the Phone Status ............................................ 32

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Managing Notifications ..................................................... 35
Managing Shortcuts and Widgets ..................................... 39
Organizing With Folders .................................................. 40
Rearranging the Primary Shortcuts .................................. 40
Using App Shortcuts ........................................................ 41
Notification Dots .............................................................. 42
Entering Text ................................................................... 43
Opening and Switching Apps ........................................... 47
Using Two Apps in Split-Screen Mode .............................. 48
Connecting to Networks and Devices .................. 49
Connecting to Mobile Networks ........................................ 49
Connecting to Wi-Fi ......................................................... 50
Using Wi-Fi Direct ............................................................ 53
Connecting to Bluetooth Devices ..................................... 53
Connecting to Your Computer via USB ............................. 55
Using the microSDXC Card as Portable or Device Storage
........................................................................................ 56
Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection .............................. 60
Phone Calls ............................................................ 63
Placing and Ending Calls ................................................. 63
Answering or Rejecting Calls ........................................... 64
Working With the Call History ........................................... 65
Using Voicemail ............................................................... 67
Using Options During a Call ............................................. 69
Managing Multi-party Calls ............................................... 70

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Adjusting Your Call Settings ............................................. 71
Contacts ................................................................. 79
Checking Contact Details ................................................. 79
Adding a New Contact ...................................................... 79
Importing, Exporting, and Sharing Contacts ...................... 79
Working With Favorite Contacts ....................................... 81
Editing Contacts ............................................................... 82
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
Writing and Sending an Email .......................................... 88
Responding to an Email ................................................... 88
Adding and Editing Email Accounts .................................. 89
Changing General Email Settings ..................................... 90
Messages ............................................................... 91
Opening the Messages Screen ........................................ 91
Sending a Message ......................................................... 91
Replying to a Message ..................................................... 92
Forwarding a Message ..................................................... 93
More Message Options .................................................... 93

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Web Browser .......................................................... 95
Opening the Browser ....................................................... 95
Using Multiple Browser Tabs ............................................ 95
Downloading Files ........................................................... 96
Changing Chrome Settings .............................................. 96
Camera .................................................................... 97
Capturing a Photo ............................................................ 97
Using Manual Camera Mode ........................................... 99
Using Other Camera Modes ............................................ 99
Recording a Video ......................................................... 100
Customizing Camera Settings ........................................ 101
Gallery ................................................................... 104
Opening Gallery ............................................................. 104
Working With Albums ..................................................... 104
Working With Pictures .................................................... 105
Making a GIF or a Collage ............................................. 106
Music ..................................................................... 108
Viewing Your Music Library ............................................ 108
Playing Music ................................................................ 108
Managing Playlists ......................................................... 110
Video ..................................................................... 111
Opening the Video Library .............................................. 111
Playing and Controlling Videos ....................................... 111

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Voice Recorder ..................................................... 113
Recording a Voice Memo ............................................... 113
Playing a Voice Memo .................................................... 113
Editing a Voice Memo .................................................... 114
More Apps ............................................................ 115
Calculator ...................................................................... 115
Clock ............................................................................. 115
Dolby Audio.................................................................... 116
Downloads ..................................................................... 116
File Manager .................................................................. 117
Google Apps .................................................................. 118
Settings ................................................................ 120
Network & Internet ......................................................... 120
Connected Devices ........................................................ 122
Apps & Notifications ....................................................... 123
Features ........................................................................ 126
Battery ........................................................................... 127
Display ........................................................................... 127
Sound ............................................................................ 128
Storage .......................................................................... 129
Security & Location ........................................................ 129
Accounts ........................................................................ 132
Accessibility ................................................................... 133
Google ........................................................................... 133
System........................................................................... 133

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Troubleshooting ................................................... 136
Specifications ....................................................... 139

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Getting Started
Installing the nano-SIM Card and the
microSDXC™ Card
There is no need to power off the phone before installing or
removing the nano-SIM card.
The microSDXC card (optional, not included) can be installed
and removed while the phone is turned on. When the phone is on,
unmount the microSDXC card before removing it (see Using the
microSDXC Card as Portable or Device Storage).
NOTE: Your phone will come with the nano-SIM card already
installed.
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 on the card
tray.

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Pull out the card tray
2. Pull out the card tray. You can place a nano-SIM card on the
right card slot, and place a microSDXC card on the left card
slot, as shown. Carefully slide the tray back into place.
install nano-SIM card
and microSDXC card

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Charging the Battery
Your phone’s battery should have enough power for the phone to
turn on, find a network signal, and make a few calls. You should
fully charge the battery as soon as possible.
If the battery is low, a pop-up message will appear on the screen.
WARNINGS!

Use only ZTE-approved chargers and USB Type-C cables.
The use of unapproved accessories could damage your
phone or, in the worst case, cause the battery to explode.

Do not remove the back cover. The battery is not removable.
Removal may cause fire or explosion.
NOTE: Use the USB Type-C™ charger that comes in-box with
your phone to charge the battery. It’s specially built to support
Qualcomm
®
Quick Charge™ 2.0.
1. Connect the charger adapter to the charging jack. Do not use
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Connect the cable to the charging jack at the bottom of the phone
2. Connect the charger to a standard AC power outlet. If the
phone is on, you’ll see a Charging icon, such as battery
charging status icon when battery is low or battery
charging status icon when battery is almost full, 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.

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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:
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Reduce the screen backlight time.
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Lower the screen brightness.
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Turn auto-sync, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth off when not in use.
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Disable the GPS function when not in use. Most applications
using this function will periodically query the GPS satellites
for your current location; each query drains your battery.
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Use the Power-saver feature in Settings. See Battery.
Powering Your Phone On/Off
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Press and hold the Power/Lock key to turn on your phone.

To turn it off, press and hold the Power/Lock key to open the
options menu. Tap Power off.
NOTE: If the phone freezes or takes too long to respond, press
and hold the Power/Lock key for about 10 seconds to restart the
phone.

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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 use.
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Configure the Talkback or other accessibility features and tap
NEXT.
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Select the language field and follow the on-screen 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 into Sleep mode) when not in use and also to turn the
screen back on and unlock it when you need it.
Locking the Screen and Keys
To quickly turn the screen off and lock the keys, press the
Power/Lock 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.
Unlocking the Screen and Keys

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1. Press the Power/Lock key to turn the screen on.
2. Swipe up on the screen, swipe from Camera icon on the
lock screen at the bottom right to open the Camera app, or
swipe from microphone icon on the lock screen at the
bottom left to use the Google Assistant. You can also tap a
notification twice consecutively to open the related app.
NOTE: If you have set a fingerprint, an unlock pattern, a PIN, or a
password for your phone (see Protecting Your Phone With
Screen Locks and Using Your Fingerprint), you’ll need to press
your finger against the fingerprint sensor, draw the pattern or
enter the PIN/password to unlock your screen.

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Getting to Know Your Phone
Front view of the phone
Auxiliary
microphone
Indicator light
Proximity &
light sensor
nano-
SIM/
microSDXC
card tray
Front camera
Earpiece
Touch screen
Charging/USB
Type-C™ jack

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3.5mm
headset jack
Back camera
Flash
Volume key
Power/Lock
key
Speaker
Fingerprint
sensor
Main
microphone

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* Supports CTIA headsets only.
Back view of the phone
Key Functions
Key Description
Power/Lock
key
Press and hold to power off, restart, or turn on
or off Airplane mode.
Press to change your phone to Sleep mode.
Press to wake up your phone.
(
Home key)
Tap to return to the home screen from any
application or screen.
Press and hold to access the Google Assistant.
(
Recent apps
key)
Tap to see recently used applications.
Double-tap to switch between two most recent
applications.
Press and hold to use the Split-screen feature.
(
Back key) Tap to go to the previous screen.
Volume key Press or hold to turn the volume up or down.
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