Zte Blade S6 User manual

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ZTE Blade S6
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 © 2015 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
For Your Safety to be sure to use your phone properly andsafely.
We offer self-service for our smart terminal device users. Please
visit the ZTE official website (at www.ztedevice.com) for more
information on self-service and supported product models.
Information on the website takes precedence.

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Disclaimer
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damages caused by unauthorized modifications of the software.
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Used with permission.
Other trademarks and trade names are the property of their
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Version No.: R1.0
Edition Time: May 4, 2015
Manual No.:

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Contents
Getting Started.......................................................11
Getting to Know Your Phone ............................................11
Knowing the Keys ............................................................13
Installing the nano-SIM Card............................................13
Installing the microSDHC™ Card .....................................15
Charging the Battery........................................................16
Extending the Battery Life ................................................18
Powering On/Off ..............................................................18
Setting Up for the First Time.............................................18
Locking/Unlocking the Screen and Keys...........................19
Using the Touch Screen ...................................................20
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 ......................23
Turning On/Off Touch Sound............................................24
Adjusting Volume.............................................................24
Switching to Silent Mode..................................................25
Applying New Wallpapers.................................................25
Changing Screen Brightness............................................26
Protecting Your Phone With Screen Locks........................26
Protecting Your Phone With Encryption............................27
Knowing the Basics...............................................29

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Monitoring the Phone Status............................................29
Managing Notifications.....................................................30
Organizing With Folders ..................................................33
Rearranging the Favorites Tray........................................34
Entering Text ...................................................................35
Editing Text......................................................................42
Opening and Switching Apps ...........................................43
Connecting to Networks and Devices..................44
Connecting to Mobile Networks........................................44
Connecting to Wi-Fi®.......................................................46
Using Wi-Fi Direct®..........................................................50
Connecting to Bluetooth®Devices....................................51
Connecting to Your Computer via USB.............................53
Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection..............................55
Connecting to Virtual Private Networks ............................58
Phone Calls ............................................................61
Placing and Ending Calls.................................................61
Answering or Rejecting Calls ...........................................61
Working With the Call Log................................................62
Calling Your Contacts ......................................................64
Checking Voicemail .........................................................64
Using Options During a Call.............................................64
Managing Multi-party Calls...............................................65
Adjusting Your Call Settings.............................................67
People.....................................................................71

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Checking Contact Details.................................................71
Adding a New Contact......................................................71
Setting Up Your Own Profile.............................................72
Importing, Exporting, and Sharing Contacts......................72
Working With Favorite Contacts .......................................74
Searching for a Contact....................................................74
Editing Contacts...............................................................75
Accounts ................................................................78
Adding or Removing Accounts..........................................78
ConfiguringAccount Sync ................................................79
Email.......................................................................79
Setting Up the First EmailAccount ...................................80
Checking Your Emails ......................................................80
Responding to an Email...................................................81
Writing and Sending an Email..........................................82
Adding and Editing Email Accounts ..................................83
Changing General Email Settings.....................................83
Messaging..............................................................84
Opening the Messaging Screen .......................................84
Sending a Message .........................................................84
Replying to a Message.....................................................85
Forwarding a Message.....................................................86
Changing Message Settings.............................................86
Calendar .................................................................86
Viewing Your Calendars and Events.................................87

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Creating an Event............................................................88
Editing or Deleting an Event.............................................88
Changing Calendar Settings ............................................89
Browser ..................................................................89
Opening the Browser.......................................................89
Downloading Files ...........................................................90
Changing Browser Settings..............................................91
Camera....................................................................92
Capturing a Photo............................................................92
Recording a Video...........................................................93
Customizing Camera Settings..........................................94
Gallery.....................................................................96
Opening Gallery...............................................................96
Working With Albums.......................................................96
Working With Pictures......................................................97
Retouching Your Pictures.................................................98
Playing Videos.................................................................99
Music.....................................................................100
Copying Music Files to Your Phone................................100
Viewing Your Music Library............................................101
Set a Song as the Default Ringtone...............................101
Playing Music................................................................102
Managing Playlists.........................................................103
Play Music ............................................................104

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Playing Your Music.........................................................104
Managing Playlists.........................................................106
Video Player .........................................................108
Opening the Video Library..............................................108
Playing and Controlling Videos.......................................108
Managing Video Files.....................................................109
FM Radio ..............................................................110
Scanning and Saving Channels......................................110
Listening to FM Radio ....................................................110
Adding a Radio Station to Favorites ............................... 111
Recording Radio Programs............................................ 111
Other Options and Settings............................................111
Sound Recorder...................................................113
Recording a Voice Memo ...............................................113
Playing a Voice Memo....................................................113
More Apps............................................................114
Clock .............................................................................114
Backup...........................................................................115
Calculator ......................................................................115
Downloads.....................................................................116
File Manager..................................................................116
Flashlight.......................................................................116
NotePad.........................................................................117
System Updates.............................................................117
Task Manager................................................................117

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GoogleApps.................................................................. 118
Settings.................................................................120
Wireless and Networks ..................................................120
Device...........................................................................122
Personal........................................................................124
System..........................................................................128
Upgrading the Phone Software...........................129
Troubleshooting...................................................130
For Your Safety ....................................................136
General Safety...............................................................136
Distraction.....................................................................141
Product Handling...........................................................141
Electrical Safety.............................................................145
Radio Frequency Interference........................................146
Explosive Environments.................................................148

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Getting Started
Getting to Know Your Phone
Volume Key
Power Key
Front Camera
Touch Screen
Earpiece
Proximity &
Light Sensor
Home Key
Back Key
nano-SIM
Card Tray
microSDHC
Card Tray
Menu Key

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Headset Jack
Main Microphone
Auxiliary
Microphone
Flash
Back Camera
Speaker
Charging/
micro-USB Jack

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Knowing the Keys
Key
Function
Power Key
Press and hold to turn on or off airplane
mode, enable no interruptions mode, priority
interruptions only mode, silent mode with
vibration, disable silent mode, power off or
reboot the phone.
Press to switch your phone to Sleep mode or
wake it up.
Home Key
Touch to return to the Home Screen from
any application or screen.
Touch and hold to use Google voice search.
Menu Key
Touch to get the options for the current
screen.
Touch and hold to see recently used
applications.
Back Key
Touch to go to the previous screen.
Volume Key
Press or hold to turn the volume up or down.
Installing the nano-SIM Card
Switch off your phone before installing the nano-SIM card.
1. Insert the tip of the tray eject tool into the hole on the nano-SIM
card tray.

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2. Pull out the nano-SIM card tray and place the nano-SIM card
on the tray, as shown. Then carefully install the tray back.
WARNING!
To avoid damage to the phone, do not use any other kind of
SIM card, or any non-standard nano-SIM card cut from a SIM
card. You can get a standard nano-SIM card from your
service provider.

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Installing the microSDHC™ Card
The microSDHC card can be installed and removed while the
phone is turned on. Unmount themicroSDHC card before
removing it.
1. Insert the tip of the tray eject tool into the hole on the
microSDHC card tray.
2. Pull out the tray and place the card on the tray, as shown.
Then carefully install the tray back.

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NOTE:
Some applications may require a microSDHC card to work
normally or may store certain data on it. Therefore, it is
recommended that you keep a microSDHC card installed and
not remove or replace it randomly.
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 screen will tell you the
exact battery level each time you wake up your phone.
WARNING!
Use only ZTE-approved chargers and cables. The use of
unapproved accessories could damage your phone or cause the
battery to explode.

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CAUTION:
Do not change the built-in rechargeable battery in your phone by
yourself. The battery can only be changed by ZTE or ZTE
authorised service provider.
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 wall 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 10 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 andWi-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 auto-sync, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 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; each query drains your battery.
Powering On/Off
Press and hold the Power Key to turn on your phone.
To turn it off, press and hold the Power Key to open the
options menu. Touch Power off and then touch OK.
You can also press and hold the Power Key for about 10
seconds to turn the phone off.
Setting Up for the First Time
When you first power on your phone after you purchase it or
reset it to factory settings (see Settings –Personal –Backup and
Reset), you need to do some settings before using it.
1. Touch the language field to select the language you want to

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use and then touch .
2. Set the date, time, and time zone, or use date and time data
provided by the network. Then touch NEXT.
3. Enter your name, which the phone uses to personalize some
apps, and touch NEXT.
4. You will be prompted to accept the terms of Google service.
Touch NEXT to continue.
5. Touch FINISH to complete the setup.
NOTE:
If the nano-SIM card is not installed, the phone would prompt you
to connect to a Wi-Fi network before asking you to set the date,
time and time zone.
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 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

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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.
To unlock the screen and keys:
1. Press the Power Key to turn the screen on.
2. Swipe up to unlock the screen.
NOTE:
If you have set an unlock pattern, PIN or password for your
phone (see the chapter Personalizing –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 lets you control actions through a
variety of touch gestures.
Touch
When you want to type using the onscreen keyboard, select
onscreen items such as application and settings icons, or
press onscreen buttons, simply touch them with your finger.
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