Zte Director User manual

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ZTE Director™
User Manual

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LEGAL INFORMATION
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users. Please visit ZTE official website (at
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Version No.: R1.0
Edition Time: 2013.03

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Contents
Getting Started.......................................10
Your Phone at a Glance................................. 11
Knowing the Keys..........................................13
Installing the microSD Card and Battery ........13
Charging the Battery......................................15
Extending the Battery Life..............................16
Powering On/Off............................................17
Locking/Unlocking the Screen and Keys........17
Using the Touch Screen.................................18
Getting to Know the Home Screen.................20
Personalizing .........................................21
Changing the System Language....................21
Setting the Date and Time Format .................21
Changing Ringtone and Notification Sound....21
Adjusting Volumes.........................................22
Applying New Wallpapers..............................23
Changing Screen Brightness.........................23
Protecting Your Phone With Screen Locks.....23
Protecting Your Phone With Encryption..........24
Knowing the Basics...............................27
Monitoring the Phone Status..........................27
Managing Notifications ..................................28
Managing Shortcuts and Widgets ..................30
Organizing With Folders................................30
Rearranging the Favorites Tray......................31
Entering Text.................................................32
Editing Text....................................................36
Opening and Switching Apps.........................37

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Connecting to Networks and Devices..38
Connecting to Mobile Networks .....................38
Connecting to Wi-Fi.......................................38
Using Wi-Fi Direct .........................................41
Connecting to Bluetooth Devices...................42
Connecting to Your Computer via USB ..........45
Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection............46
Connecting to Virtual Private Networks..........49
Phone Calls ............................................50
Placing and Ending Calls...............................51
Answering or Rejecting Calls.........................51
Working With the Call Log .............................52
Calling Your Contacts ....................................54
Using Options During a Call...........................54
Checking Voicemail.......................................55
Adjusting Your Call Settings...........................56
People.....................................................60
Opening Your Contact List.............................60
Adding a New Contact...................................60
Setting Up Your Own Profile ..........................61
Importing/Exporting and Sharing Contacts.....61
Working With Favorite Contacts.....................62
Working With Groups.....................................63
Searching for a Contact.................................64
Editing Contacts............................................65
Accounts ................................................66
Adding or Removing Accounts.......................66
ConfiguringAccount Sync..............................67
Email.......................................................68
Setting Up the First EmailAccount.................69

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Checking Your Emails....................................70
Responding to an Email.................................70
Writing and Sending an Email........................71
Adding Signature to Your Emails....................72
Adding and Editing Email Accounts................73
Changing General Email Settings..................74
GmailTM ...................................................75
Opening Your Gmail Inbox.............................75
Switching Accounts........................................75
Writing and Sending a Message....................75
Adding Signature to Your Gmail Messages....76
Replying to or Forwarding a Message............76
Working With Received Attachments .............77
Searching for Messages................................78
Working With Labels......................................78
Changing Gmail Settings...............................79
Messaging..............................................80
Opening the Messaging Screen.....................80
Sending a Text Message ...............................80
Sending a Multimedia Message.....................81
Replying to a Message..................................82
Forwarding a Message..................................82
Viewing Details About a Message..................82
Deleting Messages or Threads......................83
Changing Message Settings..........................83
Calendar .................................................84
Viewing Your Calendars and Events ..............84
Creating an Event..........................................85
Editing or Deleting an Event ..........................86
Changing Calendar Settings..........................87

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Google Talk ............................................88
Signing In to See Your Friends.......................88
Adding a Friend.............................................88
Changing Your Online Status.........................89
Chatting With Friends....................................89
Changing Google Talk Settings......................90
Google+ ..................................................91
Organizing Your Contacts..............................91
Getting Updates ............................................91
Chatting With Contacts..................................92
Checking Photos...........................................92
Checking and Managing Your Profile.............92
Browser ..................................................94
Opening the Browser.....................................94
Working With an Opened Page......................95
Using Multiple Browser Windows...................97
Downloading Files.........................................98
Using Bookmarks..........................................98
Changing Browser Settings ...........................99
Maps/Navigation/Latitude....................100
Activating Location Services........................ 100
Getting Your Location.................................. 100
Searching for a Location.............................. 100
Getting Directions to Your Destination.......... 101
Searching for Local Places.......................... 102
Sharing Location .........................................102
Google Search/Voice Search and Voice
Actions..................................................103
Searching With Text..................................... 103
Searching by Speaking................................ 104

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Using Voice Actions..................................... 104
Changing Search and Voice Search Settings105
Camera..................................................106
Capturing a Photo ....................................... 106
Customize Camera Settings........................ 107
Recording a Video....................................... 108
Customizing Camcorder Settings................. 109
Gallery................................................... 110
Opening Gallery .......................................... 110
Working With Albums .................................. 110
Working With Pictures ..................................111
Working With Videos ................................... 113
Music..................................................... 114
Copying Music Files to Your Phone.............. 114
Viewing Your Music Library.......................... 115
Playing Music.............................................. 116
Managing Playlists....................................... 118
Play Music............................................120
Playing Your Music...................................... 120
Managing Playlists....................................... 122
Video Player .........................................123
Opening the Video Library...........................123
Playing Videos.............................................123
Managing Video Files.................................. 123
Sound Recorder...................................125
Recording a Voice Memo............................. 125
Playing a Voice Memo................................. 125
More Apps ............................................126

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Alarm .......................................................... 126
Calculator.................................................... 127
File Manager...............................................127
News and Weather......................................127
Note pad .....................................................127
Task Manager..............................................128
Timer........................................................... 128
World Time.................................................. 128
YouTube...................................................... 129
Play Store .............................................129
Browsing and Searching for Apps................ 129
Downloading and Installing Apps .................129
Managing Your Downloads..........................130
Your Navigator Deluxe................................. 130
Settings.................................................132
Wireless and Networks................................ 132
Device.........................................................133
Personal...................................................... 135
System........................................................ 138
For Your Safety ....................................139
General Safety............................................ 139
Radio Frequency (RF) Energy..................... 140
FCC Compliance......................................... 142
Using Your Phone With a Hearing Aid Device
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Turning on the HAC Setting......................... 146
Distraction................................................... 147
Electrical Safety...........................................151
Battery Handling & Safety............................ 151
Interference................................................. 152

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Explosive Environments .............................. 154
Vehicles Equipped with an Airbag................ 154
Third Party Equipment................................. 155
Efficient Use................................................ 155

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Getting Started
Thanks for choosing ZTE Director™. Please read this
guide carefully and keep it for future reference.
The pictures and icons presented in this guide are
meant for illustrative purposes only and may not
accurately represent the actual pictures and icons
found on the phone. Your phone contains the most
up to date information.
WARNING! Please refer to the "For Your Safety"
section to learn about information that will help you
safely use your phone. Failure to read and follow the
important "For Your Safety" information in this phone
guide may result in serious bodily injury, death, or
property damage.