Zte BLADE MAX 3 User manual

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Version No. : R1.0
Edition Time : January 21, 2017
Manual No. : 079584508905

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Contents
Getting to Know Your Phone........................................... 5
Installing the nano-UIM Card and the microSDXC Card
(Optional) ........................................................................ 7
Charging the Battery....................................................... 9
Powering On/Off Your Phone........................................ 11
Setting Up for the First Time......................................... 11
Running Applications .................................................... 12
Getting to Know the Home Screen ............................... 13
Adding Shortcuts or Widgets ........................................................14
Moving Shortcuts or Widgetsww ..................................................15
Removing Shortcuts or Widgets...................................................15
Applying New Wallpapers.............................................................15
Checking the Phone Status .......................................... 16
Managing Notifications ................................................. 17
Adjusting Volumes ........................................................ 18
Setting a Screen Lock................................................... 18
Making a Call ................................................................ 19
Adding Contacts............................................................ 19
Creating a New Contact ...............................................................19
Importing Contacts in Batches......................................................20
Sending a Message ...................................................... 20
Setting Up Email Accounts ........................................... 21
Setting Up Gmail™........................................................................21
Setting Up Email ...........................................................................23
Connecting to a Wi-Fi®Network ................................... 23
Connecting With a Bluetooth Headset.......................... 24
Installing Apps From the Google Play Store ................. 25
Capturing a Photo......................................................... 26

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Recording a Video ........................................................ 28
Playing Music................................................................ 29
Connecting to PC.......................................................... 30
Browsing the Internet .................................................... 31
Opening a Web Page .................................................................. 31
Customizing the Browser............................................................. 32
Extending Battery Life................................................... 32

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Getting to Know Your Phone
Earpiece Proximity & light
sensor
Back key
Home key
Touch screen
Front camera
Recent apps key
nano-UIM
/
microSDXC
card tra
y
Auxiliar
y
microphone
Main
microphone

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WARNING!
This device comes with integrated battery. Do not
open the back cover. It may cause unexpected
damage to your phone.
Volume ke
y
Speaker
Charging/USB
Type-C jack
Headset jack
Dual-lens camera
Dual-flash
Power key
Fingerprint
sensor

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Power key
•Press and hold to turn on or off airplane mode,
power off or restart the phone.
•Press to turn off or on the screen display.
Home key
•Touch to return to the home screen.
•Touch and hold to open Google Search.
Back key
Touch to go to the previous screen.
Recent apps key
Touch to see recently used applications.
Volume key
Press or hold either end of the key to turn the
volume up or down.
NOTES:
•The positions of the Recent apps key and the
Back key are interchangeable through
Settings > Navigation key.
•Press and hold the Power key and the
bottom end of the Volume key to take a
screenshot.
Installing the nano-UIM Card
and the microSDXC Card
(Optional)
The nano-UIM card and the microSDXC card can
be installed or removed while the phone is turned
on. You need to unmount the microSDXC card

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before removing it.
WARNING!
To avoid damage to the phone, do not use any
non-standard nano-UIM card cut from a UIM card.
You can get a standard nano-UIM 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-UIM/microSDXC card (not included) on
the tray with the gold-colored contacts facing
down. 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.
WARNING!
Use only ZTE-approved chargers and USB
Type-C 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.
1. Connect the adapter to the charging/USB
Type-C jack.
microSDXC card
nano-UIM card