Zte BLADE VANTAGE User manual

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User Guide
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About This Guide
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 © 2018 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
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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
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and recommendations contained therein do not constitute a
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ZTE official website (at www.zteusa.com) for more information on
self-service and supported product models. Information on the
website takes precedence.
Disclaimer
ZTE Corporation expressly disclaims any liability for faults and
damages caused by unauthorized modifications of the software.

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actual product. Content in this manual may differ from the actual
product or software.
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Corporation.
Android is a trademark of Google LLC; Oreo is a trademark of
Mondelez International, Inc. group.
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®
word mark and logos are registered trademarks
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®
Snapdragon™ processors are products of
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Version No.: R1.0
Edition Time: June 30, 2018

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Contents
Getting Started ....................................................... 10
Getting to Know Your Phone ............................................ 10
Key Functions .................................................................. 12
Installing the nano-SIM Card (Included) and a microSDXC
Card (Not Included) ......................................................... 13
Charging the Battery ........................................................ 15
Extending the Battery Life ................................................ 16
Powering Your Phone On/Off ........................................... 17
Setting Up Your Phone for the First Time ............................. 17
Locking/Unlocking the Screen and Keys .............................. 17
Using the Touch Screen ................................................... 18
Getting to Know the Home Screen ................................... 20
Personalizing.......................................................... 22
Changing the System Language ...................................... 22
Setting the Date and Time................................................ 22
Changing Ringtone, Notification, and Alarm Sounds ......... 23
Turning System Sounds On/Off ........................................ 23
Adjusting Volumes ........................................................... 24
Switching to Silent (Do Not Disturb) or Vibration Mode ..... 24
Setting Silent (Do Not Disturb) Mode Preferences ............ 25
Applying New Wallpapers ................................................ 26
Setting the Theme ........................................................... 26
Setting the Home Screen Transition Effect ....................... 27

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Changing the Screen Brightness ...................................... 27
Protecting Your Phone With Screen Locks ........................ 27
Using Your Fingerprint ...................................................... 29
Protecting Your Phone With Screen Pinning ..................... 31
Knowing the Basics ............................................... 33
Monitoring the Phone Status ............................................ 33
Managing Notifications ..................................................... 34
Managing Shortcuts and Widgets ..................................... 37
Organizing With Folders ................................................... 38
Rearranging the Primary Shortcuts ................................... 39
Entering Text .................................................................... 39
Editing Text ...................................................................... 44
Opening and Switching Apps ............................................ 44
Using Two Apps in Split-Screen Mode .............................. 45
Uninstalling or Disabling an App ....................................... 46
Connecting to Networks and Devices .................. 47
Connecting to Mobile Networks ........................................ 47
Connecting to Wi-Fi
®
........................................................ 48
Using Wi-Fi Direct
®
.......................................................... 52
Connecting to Bluetooth Devices ...................................... 53
Connecting to Your Computer via USB ............................. 55
Using the microSDXC Card as Portable or Phone Storage57
Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection .............................. 60
Connecting to Virtual Private Networks ............................. 64

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Phone Calls ............................................................ 66
Placing and Ending Calls ................................................. 66
Answering or Rejecting Calls ........................................... 67
Working With the Call History ........................................... 68
Calling Your Contacts ....................................................... 69
Checking Voicemail ......................................................... 70
Using Options During a Call ............................................. 70
Managing Multi-party Calls ............................................... 71
Adjusting Your Call Settings ............................................. 72
Contacts .................................................................. 78
Checking Contact Details ................................................. 78
Adding a New Contact ..................................................... 78
Setting Up Your Own Profile ............................................. 79
Importing, Exporting, and Sharing Contacts ..................... 79
Working With Favorite Contacts ....................................... 81
Managing Contacts With Labels ....................................... 81
Searching for a Contact ................................................... 83
Editing Contacts............................................................... 84
Web Accounts ........................................................ 86
Adding or Removing Accounts ......................................... 86
Configuring Account Sync ................................................ 87
Email ....................................................................... 89
Setting Up the First Email Account ................................... 89
Checking Your Emails ...................................................... 89

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Responding to an Email ................................................... 90
Writing and Sending an Email .......................................... 91
Adding a Signature to Your Emails ................................... 92
Adding and Editing Email Accounts .................................. 93
Changing General Email Settings ..................................... 94
Message+ ............................................................... 95
Opening the Conversations Screen .................................. 95
Sending a Message ......................................................... 95
Replying to a Message ..................................................... 96
Forwarding a Message ..................................................... 97
Deleting Messages or Dialogs .......................................... 97
Changing Message+ Settings ........................................... 98
Browser .................................................................. 99
Opening the Browser ....................................................... 99
Using Multiple Browser Tabs ............................................ 99
Downloading Files .......................................................... 100
Changing Browser Settings ............................................ 100
Camera ................................................................. 101
Capturing a Photo .......................................................... 101
Using Manual Camera Mode .......................................... 103
Using Other Camera Modes ........................................... 104
Recording a Video .......................................................... 104
Customizing Camera and Video Settings ........................ 105
Gallery .................................................................. 108

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Opening Gallery ............................................................. 108
Managing Pictures and Videos ....................................... 108
Working With Pictures .................................................... 109
Retouching Your Pictures ................................................ 111
Making a GIF or a Collage ............................................. 112
Playing Videos ............................................................... 113
Music ..................................................................... 114
Viewing Your Music Library ............................................ 114
Setting a Song as the Default Ringtone .......................... 114
Playing Music ................................................................ 115
Managing Playlists ......................................................... 117
Video ..................................................................... 118
Opening the Video Library ............................................. 118
Playing and Controlling Videos ...................................... 118
Managing Video Files .................................................... 120
Voice Recorder ..................................................... 122
Recording a Voice Memo ............................................... 122
Playing a Voice Memo ................................................... 122
Editing a Voice Memo .................................................... 122
More Apps............................................................. 124
Calculator ...................................................................... 124
Clock ............................................................................. 124
Dolby Audio ................................................................... 125
Downloads..................................................................... 125

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File Manager .................................................................. 126
Google Apps .................................................................. 126
Settings ................................................................ 129
Airplane Mode ................................................................ 129
Network & Internet ......................................................... 129
Connected Devices ........................................................ 132
Apps & Notifications ....................................................... 133
Features ........................................................................ 135
Battery ........................................................................... 136
Display ........................................................................... 136
AppFlash ....................................................................... 137
Sound ............................................................................ 138
Storage .......................................................................... 138
Security & Location ........................................................ 139
Accounts ........................................................................ 142
Accessibility ................................................................... 142
Google ........................................................................... 143
System........................................................................... 143
Upgrading the Phone Software .......................... 146
Troubleshooting ................................................... 152
Specifications ...................................................... 157

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Getting Started
Getting to Know Your Phone
Earpiece
Touch
screen Power key
Proximity &
light sensor
Volume key
Front
camera

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* Supports CTIA headsets only.
Auxiliary
microphone
Charging/
USB Type-C
jack
Speaker
Back camera
Flash
3.5 mm
headset jack*
nano-SIM/
microSDXC
card tray
Fingerprint
sensor
Main
microphone

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Key Functions
Key
Function
Power key

Press and hold to turn on or off airplane
mode, restart, or power off.

Press to
switch your phone to sleep mode or
wake up your phone.
Volume key Press or hold either end of the key 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 Google Assistant.
Recent apps
key

Touch to see recently used applications.

Double-tap to switch between the two most
recent applications.

Touch and hold while using an app to enable
the split-screen feature.
Back key Touch to go to the previous screen.

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Installing the nano-SIM Card (Included)
and a microSDXC Card (Not Included)
NOTE: Your phone comes 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 next to the card
tray.

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2. Pull out the card tray and place the nano-SIM
card/microSDXC card facing down on the tray. Gently slide
the card tray in until it clicks into place.
NOTE:
Some applications may require a microSDXC card to work
normally and/or may store data on the card. Therefore, it is
recommended that you keep a microSDXC card installed and
not remove or replace it randomly.

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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 ja
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2. Connect the charger to a standard AC power outlet. If the
phone is on, you’ll see a charging icon, such as or ,
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.
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:

Reduce the screen backlight time.

Lower the screen brightness.

Turn Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and auto-sync 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.

Use the Power-saver features. See Battery.

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Powering Your Phone 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 and touch Power off.
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 using it. Select the language and then follow the
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 to Sleep mode) when not in use and also to turn the
screen back on and unlock it when you need it.
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
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.

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Unlock the Screen and Keys
1. Press the Power key to turn the screen on.
2. Swipe up on the screen.
- or -
Swipe away from at the bottom right of the screen to
open the Camera app.
- or -
Swipe away from at the bottom left to use Google
Assistant.
- or -
Double-tap a notification to open the related app.
NOTE:
If you have set a fingerprint lock, an unlock pattern, a PIN, or a
password for your phone (see Protecting Your Phone With
Screen Locks), you’ll need to press your finger against the
fingerprint sensor, or swipe up on the screen and then draw the
pattern or enter the PIN/password, to unlock the 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 on-screen
keyboard, select on-screen items (such as application and
settings icons), or press on-screen buttons, simply touch
them with your finger.

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
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 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, browser, and Gallery),
you can zoom in and out by placing two fingers on the screen
at once and pinching them together (to zoom out) or
spreading them apart (to zoom in).

Rotate the Screen – For most screens, you can automatically
change the screen orientation from portrait to landscape by
turning the phone sideways.
NOTES:

The auto-rotate feature needs to be turned on for the screen
orientation to automatically change. Swipe up on the home
screen and touch Settings > Display > Advanced, and then
switch on Auto-rotate screen if it is turned off.

You can also access the screen rotation control by sliding
down the status bar twice and touch Auto-rotate or Portrait.

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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
home screen by adding shortcuts, folders, widgets, and more.
Primary
shortcuts
Status &
notifications
Folder
Shortcut
Widgets