Zte Blade V10 User manual

ZTE Blade V10
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 © 2019 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 and safely.
We offer self-service for our smart terminal device users. Please
visit the ZTE official website (at http://www.ztedevices.com) 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
ZTE and the ZTE logos are trademarks of ZTE Corporation.
Android is a trademark of Google LLC.
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.
microSDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under
license from DTS Licensing Limited. DTS, the Symbol, & DTS
and the Symbol together are registered trademarks or
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countries. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective
owners.

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Instructional Icons
NOTE
Additional information, supplementary
instruction or tips for the operation of the
product.
CAUTION
Safety information that, if ignored, may
cause minor damage to the equipment or
service interruption.
WARNING
Safety information that, if ignored, may
cause serious damage to the equipment
or danger to personal safety.
Version No.: R1.1
Edition Time: January 3, 2019

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Contents
Getting Started.........................................................8 
Getting to Know Your Phone ...............................................8 
Key Functions....................................................................10 
Installing the nano-SIM Card and microSDXC™ Card
(Optional)...........................................................................10 
Charging the Battery..........................................................13 
Powering You Phone On/Off..............................................15 
Setting Up for the First Time..............................................15 
Knowing the Home Screen................................................16 
Locking/Unlocking the Screen and Keys.............................16 
Using the Touch Screen ....................................................17 
Extending Home Screen Panels........................................18 
Choosing Your Wallpaper..................................................18 
Removing Items from Your Home Screen .........................19 
Personalizing..........................................................20 
Changing the System Language.......................................20 
Setting the Date and Time.................................................20 
Turning System Sounds On/Off.........................................21 
Using Do not Disturb Mode ...............................................21 
Protecting Your Phone With Screen Locks........................23 
Protecting Your Phone With Screen Pinning .....................24 
Using Your Fingerprint.......................................................25 
Using Facial Recognition...................................................27 

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Knowing the Basics...............................................30
Status and Notification Icons.............................................30
Entering Text......................................................................34
Connecting to Networks and Devices..................35
Connecting to Mobile Networks.........................................35
Connecting to Wi-Fi...........................................................36
Connecting to Bluetooth Devices.......................................37
Wi-Fi Direct®......................................................................38
USB On-The-Go (OTG).....................................................39
Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection...............................39
Connecting to Virtual Private Networks..............................42
Phone Calls............................................................43
Placing Calls......................................................................43
Answering or Rejecting Calls.............................................44
Checking Voicemail ...........................................................45
Using Options During a Call...............................................45
Managing Multi-party Calls................................................46
Adjusting Your Call Settings...............................................47
Contacts .................................................................49
Adding a New Contact.......................................................49
Searching for a Contact....................................................49
Editing Contacts.................................................................50
Messages ...............................................................51
Opening the Messages Screen..........................................51

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Sending a Message...........................................................51
Changing Message Settings..............................................52
Browser ..................................................................53
Opening the Browser.........................................................53
Using Multiple Browser Tabs .............................................53
Downloading Files.............................................................54
Changing Browser Settings...............................................54
Camera....................................................................55
Capturing a Photo .............................................................55
Recording Videos..............................................................57
Using Other Camera Modes..............................................58
More Apps and Features .......................................60
Music.................................................................................60
Clock .................................................................................60
File Manager .....................................................................61
Voice Recorder..................................................................62
Google Apps......................................................................62
Settings...................................................................64
Mobile Networks................................................................64
Sound................................................................................65
Location.............................................................................66
Accounts............................................................................66
Languages & Input ............................................................66
Reset.................................................................................67

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System Update..................................................................67
For Your Safety ......................................................68
General Safety...................................................................68
FCC RF Exposure Information (SAR)................................71
FCC Regulations ...............................................................73
Distractions........................................................................74
Product Handling...............................................................74
Electrical Safety.................................................................79
Radio Frequency Interference ...........................................80
Explosive Environments ....................................................81

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Getting Started
Getting to Know Your Phone
Charging/USB
T
yp
e-C
j
ack
Main
microphone
Front camera
Touch screen
Earpiece
Indicator light
Speaker
Volume key
Power key
Proximity &
light sensor
Auxiliar
y
microphone

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Headset jac
k
Flash
Dual-lens
Back camera Fingerprint
sensor
nano-SIM/
microSDXC
card tray

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Key Functions
Key Function
Power key

Press and hold to restart or power off.

Press to turn on/off the screen display.
Volume keys Press or hold to turn the volume up or down.
(Home key)

Touch to return to the home screen from any
application or screen.
Touch and hold to use the Google Assistant.
Swipe up the home screen from the Home
key to view the recently used apps. Swipe up
the screen from the Home key again to view
all the apps.
(Back key) Touch to go to the previous screen.
Installing the nano-SIM Card and
microSDXC™ Card (Optional)
The nano-SIM card can be installed or removed while the phone
is turned on.
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 or
micro-SIM card. You can get a standard nano-SIM card from
your service provider.

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1. Insert the tip of the tray eject tool into the hole on the card
tray.
2. Pull out the card tray and place the nano-SIM card and the
microSDXC card on the tray, as shown. 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 cables. The use
of unapproved accessories could damage your phone or
cause the battery to explode.
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.
NOTE:
Use the charger that comes in-box with your phone to charge
the battery.
WARNING!
Do not remove the back cover. The battery is not
removable. Removal may cause fire or explosion.

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1. Connect the charger to a standard AC power outlet. If the
phone is on, you’ll see a charging icon, such as or ,
appear on the Status Bar.
2. Disconnect the charger when the battery is fully charged.

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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 5 minutes. Contact the
customer service if you still cannot power on the phone after
prolonged charging.
NOTE:
If the screen freezes or takes too long to respond, try
pressing and holding the Power key for about 10 seconds to
restart the phone.
Powering You Phone On/Off
Press and hold the Power key to power on your phone.
To power off, press and hold the Power key and touch Power
off.
Setting Up for the First Time
When you first power on your phone after you purchase it or
reset it to factory settings, you need to do some settings before
using it.
Touch the language field to select a language. Then touch
START and follow the prompts to set up your Wi-Fi connection,
date & time, Google services, device protection and other
options.

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Knowing the Home Screen
The home screen is the starting point for your phone’s
applications, functions, and menus. You can customize your
home screen by adding folders, widgets, and more.
Your home screen is extendable, providing more space for
shortcuts, folders, widgets, and more. Simply swipe left or right
on the screen to see the extended panels.
Locking/Unlocking the Screen and Keys
Your phone allows you to quickly lock the screen and keys (put
the phone to sleep mode) when not in use and 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
key.
NOTE:
To save battery power, the phone automatically turns off the
screen after a period of time of inactivity. You will still be able to
receive messages and calls while the phone screen is off.
Unlocking the Screen and Keys
1. Press the Power key to turn the screen on.
2. Swipe up the screen to unlock the phone, or double-tap a
notification to open the related app.

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NOTE:
If you have set a pattern, PIN or password for your phone, 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 enables you to control actions
through a variety of touch gestures.
Touch
When you want to type using the onscreen keyboard, select
items on the screen such as the application and settings
icons, or press the onscreen buttons, simply touch them with
your finger.
Touch and Hold
To view the available options for an item (for example, a
message or a link in a web page), touch and hold the item.
Swipe or Slide
To swipe or slide means to quickly drag your finger vertically
or horizontally across the screen.
Drag
To drag, press and hold your finger with some pressure
before you start to move your finger. While dragging, do not
release your finger until you have reached the target position.
Pinch
In some apps (such as Maps or a web browser), you can
zoom in and out by placing two fingers on the screen at once

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and pinching them together (to zoom out) or spreading them
apart (to zoom in).
Rotate the screen
1. Swipe down the screen from the status bar to open the
notification panel, and drag the panel downwards to find the
view the Quick Settings switches.
2. Find and turn on Auto-rotate.
3. For most screens, you can change the screen orientation
from portrait to landscape by turning the phone sideways.
Extending Home Screen Panels
Your home screen is extendable, providing more space for
shortcuts, widgets, and more. Simply swipe left or right on the
home screen to see the extended panels. You can add or remove
home screen panels, or adjust their order. To add a new home
screen panel:
1. Touch and hold an empty area of the home screen.
2. Slide the home screen thumbnails left and touch .
Choosing Your Wallpaper
You can set the wallpaper for the home screen and lock screen.
1. Swipe up the home screen twice from the Home key to view
all the apps, and touch Settings > Display > Advanced >
Wallpaper.
2. Touch My photos or select a built-in wallpaper and use it as
the wallpaper.

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NOTE:
Another way to set the wallpapers:
Touch and hold an empty area of the home screen and select the
WALLPAPERS tab. Then select a built-in image, or an image
from your gallery.
Removing Items from Your Home
Screen
1. Touch and hold the item you want to delete.
2. Drag it to Remove to delete it.
3. If the item is an application, touch OK to uninstall it.
NOTE:
Some preinstalled apps cannot be uninstalled.