Zte GRAND X Plus User manual

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ZTE GRAND X Plus
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 © 2014 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 www.ztedevice.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.
Google and Android are trademarks of Google, Inc.
The Bluetooth®trademark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth
SIG, Inc. and any use of such trademarks by ZTE Corporation is
under license.
microSDHC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
is a trademark of SRS Labs, Inc. TruMedia
technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.
SRS TruMedia™, a feature-rich audio solution tuned specifically
for mobile devices, provides a cinema-like surround headphone
performance with deep, rich bass.
Other trademarks and trade names are the property of their
respective owners.
Version No.: R1.0
Edition Time: October 20, 2014

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Contents
Getting Started .......................................................12
Getting to Know Your Phone ............................................. 12
Knowing the Keys.............................................................. 14
Installing the micro-SIM Card and Battery ......................... 14
Installing the microSDHC™ Card (Not Included)............... 17
Charging the Battery.......................................................... 18
Extending the Battery Life ................................................. 20
Powering On/Off ................................................................ 20
Setting Up for the First Time.............................................. 21
Locking/Unlocking the Screen and Keys ...........................21
Using the Touch Screen .................................................... 22
Getting to Know the Home Screen .................................... 25
Personalizing..........................................................27
Changing the System Language ....................................... 27
Setting the Date and Time ................................................. 27
Changing Ringtone and Notification Sound....................... 28
Turning On/Off System Sounds......................................... 28
Adjusting Volume............................................................... 28
Switching to Silent Mode ................................................... 29
Applying New Wallpapers.................................................. 30
Changing Screen Brightness............................................. 30
Protecting Your Phone With Screen Locks ........................ 31
Protecting Your Phone With Encryption............................. 32

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Knowing the Basics...............................................34
Monitoring the Phone Status..............................................34
Managing Notifications ......................................................35
Managing Shortcuts and Widgets ......................................38
Organizing With Folders ....................................................39
Setting the Home Screen Transition Effect ........................40
Application List Screen ......................................................40
Rearranging the Primary Shortcuts....................................41
Entering Text......................................................................42
Editing Text ........................................................................46
Opening and Switching Apps.............................................47
Connecting to Networks and Devices..................49
Connecting to Mobile Networks .........................................49
Connecting to Wi-Fi®.........................................................51
Using Wi-Fi Direct®............................................................55
Connecting to Bluetooth®Devices .....................................56
Connecting to Your Computer via USB..............................60
Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection ...............................62
Connecting to Virtual Private Networks..............................65
Phone Calls ............................................................67
Placing and Ending Calls...................................................67
Answering or Rejecting Calls.............................................68
Working With the Call History ............................................69
Calling Your Contacts.........................................................70
Checking Voicemail ...........................................................70

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Using Options During a Call ..............................................71
Managing Multi-party Calls ................................................ 72
Adjusting Your Call Settings .............................................. 73
Contacts..................................................................80
Checking Contact Details .................................................. 80
Adding a New Contact....................................................... 81
Setting Up Your Own Profile .............................................. 81
Importing, Exporting, and Sharing Contacts ...................... 82
Working With Favorite Contacts ........................................ 84
Working With Groups ........................................................ 85
Searching for a Contact..................................................... 87
Editing Contacts ................................................................ 87
Accounts.................................................................90
Adding or Removing Accounts........................................... 90
Configuring Account Sync ................................................. 91
Email .......................................................................93
Setting Up the First Email Account .................................... 93
Checking Your Emails........................................................ 93
Responding to an Email .................................................... 94
Writing and Sending an Email ...........................................95
Adding and Editing Email Accounts ................................... 96
Changing General Email Settings ..................................... 97
Gmail™....................................................................98
Opening Your Gmail Inbox................................................. 98

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Switching Accounts............................................................98
Writing and Sending a Message ........................................99
Replying to or Forwarding a Message ...............................99
Working With Received Attachments ...............................100
Working With Labels........................................................100
Changing Gmail Settings .................................................101
Messaging ............................................................102
Opening the Messaging Screen.......................................102
Sending a Message .........................................................102
Replying to a Message ....................................................103
Forwarding a Message ....................................................104
Copying a Message .........................................................104
Changing Message Settings............................................105
Calendar ...............................................................106
Viewing Your Calendars and Events ................................106
Creating an Event ............................................................107
Editing or Deleting an Event ............................................108
Changing Calendar Settings............................................108
Google+™.............................................................109
Getting Started With Google+ ..........................................109
Signing out of Google+ .................................................... 110
Browser ................................................................ 111
Opening the Browser ....................................................... 111
Using Multiple Browser Tabs............................................ 112

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Downloading Files ........................................................... 113
Changing Browser Settings ............................................. 113
Maps......................................................................114
Activating Location Services............................................ 114
Getting Your Location ...................................................... 114
Searching for a Location.................................................. 115
Getting Directions to Your Destination............................. 115
Searching for Local Places.............................................. 116
Google Search......................................................118
Searching With Text......................................................... 118
Searching by Speaking.................................................... 118
Changing Search Settings............................................... 119
Camera..................................................................120
Capturing a Photo ........................................................... 120
Recording a Video ........................................................... 123
Customizing Camera and Camcorder Settings ...............124
Gallery...................................................................126
Opening Gallery .............................................................. 126
Working With Albums ...................................................... 126
Working With Pictures ..................................................... 127
Retouching Your Pictures ................................................ 128
Playing Videos................................................................. 130
Music.....................................................................131

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Copying Music Files to Your Phone .................................131
Viewing Your Music Library..............................................132
Setting a Song as the Default Ringtone...........................133
Playing Music...................................................................133
Managing Playlists...........................................................135
Play Music ............................................................136
Playing Your Music ..........................................................136
Managing Playlists...........................................................138
Video Player .........................................................140
Playing and Controlling Videos ........................................140
Managing Video Files ......................................................140
Sound Recorder...................................................142
Recording a Voice Memo.................................................142
Playing a Voice Memo .....................................................142
More Apps ............................................................144
Backup and Restore ........................................................144
Calculator ........................................................................144
Chrome™ ........................................................................144
Clock................................................................................145
Downloads.......................................................................146
Drive ................................................................................147
File Manager....................................................................147
Note .................................................................................148
System Updates ..............................................................148

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Task Manager.................................................................. 148
Unlock Shortcuts ............................................................. 149
Voice Dialer ..................................................................... 149
Google Play™ Store ............................................150
Browsing and Searching for Apps.................................... 150
Downloading and Installing Apps..................................... 150
Creating a Google Wallet™ Account ............................... 151
Managing Your Downloads.............................................. 152
Settings.................................................................153
General Settings.............................................................. 153
Wireless and Networks.................................................... 157
Device ............................................................................. 158
Personal .......................................................................... 160
Accounts.......................................................................... 163
System ............................................................................ 163
Upgrading the Phone Software...........................165
Troubleshooting...................................................166
For Your Safety.....................................................171
General Safety ................................................................ 171
Radio Frequency (RF) Energy......................................... 172
FCC Regulations ............................................................. 174
IC Notice.......................................................................... 176
Distraction ....................................................................... 177

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Product Handling .............................................................177
Electrical Safety...............................................................181
Radio Frequency Interference .........................................182
Explosive Environments...................................................184

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Getting Started
Getting to Know Your Phone
Earpiece
Proximity & Light
Sensor
Volume Key
Back Key
Home Key
Touch Screen
Front Camera
Indicator Light
Recent Apps Key

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Back Cover
Speaker
Charging/
micro-USB Jack
Headset Jack
Back Camera
Flash
Power Key

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Knowing the Keys
Key Function
Power Key •Press and hold to turn on or off the airplane
mode, enable or disable sound or vibration,
restart, or power off.
•Press to turn off or on the screen display.
Home Key •Touch to return to the home screen from any
application or 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.
Installing the micro-SIM Card and
Battery
Power off your phone and remove the battery before installing or
removing the micro-SIM card. And power off your phone before
removing or replacing the battery.

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WARNING!
To avoid damage to the phone, do not use any other kind of SIM
cards, or any non-standard micro-SIM card cut from a SIM card.
You can get a standard micro-SIM card from your service
provider.
1. Insert your fingernail into the slot at the bottom right of the
back cover and lift it up gently.
2. Hold the micro-SIM card with the cut corner oriented as
shown and slip it into the card holder.

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3. Insert the battery by aligning the metal contacts on the battery
with the metal contacts in the battery compartment. Gently
push down on the battery until it clicks into place.
4. Align the back cover with the back of the phone and press the
cover back into place. Ensure that all the tabs are secure and
there are no gaps around the cover.

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Installing the microSDHC™ Card (Not
Included)
A microSDHC card can be installed or removed while the phone
is turned on. You need to unmount the microSDHC card before
removing it.
1. Remove the back cover.
2. Hold your microSDHC card with the metal contacts facing
down and slide it in.

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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.
3. Replace the back cover.
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.

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WARNING!
Use only ZTE-approved chargers and cables. The use of
unapproved accessories could damage your phone or cause the
battery to explode.
1. Connect the adapter to the charging/micro-USB jack. Ensure
that the adapter is inserted in the correct direction. Do not
force the connector into the charging jack.
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 on the status bar.
3. 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 20 minutes. Contact the
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.
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.