Zte Grand X User manual

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ZTE Grand X
WCDMA/GSM Mobile Phone
User Manual

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LEGAL INFORMATION
Copyright © 2012 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.
ZTE Corporation reserves the right to make modifications on print
errors or update specifications in this guide without prior notice.
The Bluetooth®trademark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth
SIG, Inc. and any use of such trademarks by ZTE Corporation is
under license. Other trademarks and trade names are the
property of their respective owners.
The phone is manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories.
We offer self-service for our smart terminal device users. Please
visit ZTE official website (at www.zte.com.cn) for more
information on self-service and supported product models.
Information subject to the website.
Version No.: R1.0
Edition Time : 2012.7.05

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Contents
Getting Started......................................................................10
Your Phone at a Glance ...................................................10
Knowing the Keys ............................................................11
Installing the SIM Card, microSD Card, and Battery..........12
Charging the Battery........................................................14
Powering On/Off ..............................................................15
Setting Up for the First Time.............................................16
Locking/Unlocking the Screen and Keys...........................16
Using the Touch Screen ...................................................17
Getting to Know the Home Screen ...................................18
Personalizing ........................................................................20
Changing the System Language ......................................20
Setting the Date and Time................................................20
Changing Ringtone and Notification Sound ......................20
Adjusting Volumes............................................................21
Applying New Wallpapers.................................................22
Changing Screen Brightness............................................22
Protecting Your Phone With Screen Locks........................23
Protecting Your Phone with Encryption.............................24
Knowing the Basics..............................................................26
Monitoring the Phone Status ............................................26
Managing Notifications.....................................................27
Managing Shortcuts and Widgets.....................................29
Rearranging the Favorites Tray........................................30

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Entering Text ...................................................................30
Editing Text......................................................................36
Opening and Switching apps............................................37
Connecting to Networks and Devices .................................38
Connecting to Mobile Networks........................................38
Connecting to Wi-Fi.........................................................40
Connecting to Bluetooth Devices .....................................42
Connecting to Your Computer via USB.............................44
Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection..............................46
Connecting to Virtual Private Networks ............................49
Phone Calls...........................................................................51
Placing and Ending Calls.................................................51
Answering or Rejecting Calls ...........................................52
Working With the Call Log................................................52
Calling Your Contacts.......................................................54
Checking Voicemail .........................................................55
Using Options During a Call.............................................55
Managing Multi-party Calls...............................................56
Adjusting Your Call Settings.............................................57
People ...................................................................................62
Opening Your Contact List ...............................................62
Adding a New Contact.....................................................62
Setting Up Your Own Profile.............................................63
Importing, Exporting, and Sharing Contacts .....................63
Working With Favorite Contacts.......................................65

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Working With Groups.......................................................66
Searching for a Contact....................................................68
Editing Contacts...............................................................68
Accounts ...............................................................................70
Adding or Removing Accounts..........................................70
ConfiguringAccount Sync ................................................71
Email......................................................................................73
Set Up the First Email Account.........................................73
Checking Your Emails ......................................................73
Responding to an Email...................................................74
Writing and Sending an Email ..........................................75
Adding Signature to Your Emails ......................................76
Adding and Editing Email Accounts ..................................76
Changing General Email Settings.....................................77
GmailTM..................................................................................78
Opening Your Gmail Inbox................................................78
Switching Accounts..........................................................78
Writing and Sending a Message.......................................79
Adding Signature to Your Gmail Messages.......................79
Replying to or Forwarding a Message ..............................80
Working With Received Attachments................................81
Searching for Messages...................................................81
Working With Labels ........................................................82
Changing Gmail Settings..................................................83
Messages ..............................................................................84

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Opening the Messages Screen........................................84
Sending a Text Message..................................................84
Sending a Multimedia Message .......................................85
Replying to a Message ....................................................85
Forwarding a Message ....................................................86
Viewing Details About a Message....................................86
Deleting Messages or Threads ........................................87
Changing Message Settings ............................................87
Calendar................................................................................88
Viewing Your Calendars and Events.................................88
Creating an Event............................................................90
Editing or Deleting an Event.............................................90
Changing Calendar Settings............................................91
Google Talk...........................................................................92
Signing into See Your Friends..........................................92
Adding a Friend...............................................................92
Changing Your Online Status...........................................93
Chatting With Friends ......................................................93
Changing Google Talk Settings........................................94
Google+.................................................................................95
Organizing Your Contacts ................................................95
Getting Updates...............................................................95
Chatting With Contacts ....................................................96
Checking Photos .............................................................96
Checking and Managing Your Profile................................97

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Browser.................................................................................98
Opening the Browser .......................................................98
Working With an Opened Page......................................100
Using Multiple Browser Windows....................................101
Downloading Files..........................................................102
Using Bookmarks...........................................................102
Changing Browser Settings............................................103
Maps, Navigation, Places, and Latitude.............................104
Activating Location Services...........................................104
Getting Your Location.....................................................104
Searching for a Location ................................................105
Getting Directions to Your Destination ............................105
Searching for Local Places.............................................106
Sharing Location............................................................107
Google Search, Voice Search, and Voice Actions .............108
Searching With Text.......................................................108
Searching by Speaking...................................................108
Using Voice Actions........................................................109
Changing Search and Voice Search Settings..................109
Camera ................................................................................110
Capturing a Photo..........................................................110
Customize Camera Settings...........................................112
Recording a Video..........................................................113
Customizing Camcorder Settings ...................................114
Gallery.................................................................................115

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Opening Gallery............................................................. 115
Working With Albums..................................................... 115
Working With Pictures.................................................... 116
Working With Videos...................................................... 118
Playing Your Music ........................................................ 119
Video Player........................................................................122
Opening the Video Library .............................................122
Playing and Control Videos............................................122
Managing Video Files ....................................................123
FM Radio.............................................................................124
Scanning and Saving Channels.....................................124
Listening to FM Radio....................................................124
Other Options and Settings............................................124
Sound Recorder..................................................................126
More Apps...........................................................................127
Alarm.............................................................................127
Backup and Restore......................................................128
Calculator......................................................................128
File Manager .................................................................128
News and Weather........................................................129
Note pad........................................................................129
Software Update Service ...............................................129
Task Manager................................................................130
Stopwatch......................................................................130
YouTube........................................................................130

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Play Store............................................................................130
Browsing and Searching forApps...................................131
Downloading and Installing Apps....................................131
Managing Your Downloads.............................................132
Settings ...............................................................................132
Wireless and Networks...................................................133
Call Settings...................................................................134
Device ...........................................................................134
Personal ........................................................................136
System...........................................................................140
Troubleshooting..................................................................141
For Your Safety ...................................................................147
General Safety...............................................................147
Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure....................................148
Distraction......................................................................150
Product Handling ...........................................................151
Electrical Safety.............................................................154
Radio Frequency Interference........................................155
Explosive Environments.................................................157
Declaration of RoHS Compliance.......................................158
Disposal of Your Old Appliance..........................................159
EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ................................160

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Getting Started
Your Phone at a Glance
Headset Jack
Power Key
Touch Screen
Earpiece
Back Key
Menu Key
Search Key
Front Camera
Home Key
Volume Up
Volume Down
Charger/
USB Jack
Camera
Back Cover
Flash
Speaker

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Knowing the Keys
Key
Function
Power Key
Press and hold to turn on your phone.
Press and hold to reset the phone, turn on or
off Silent, Vibration or Flight mode, or to
power off your phone.
Press to switch your phone to Sleep mode.
Press to wake up your phone.
Volume Keys
Press or hold to turn the volume up or down.
Menu Key
Touch to get the options for the current screen.
Home Key
Touch to return to the Home Screen from
any application or screen.
Touch and hold to see recently used
applications.
Back Key
Touch to go to the previous screen.
Search Key
Touch to search information on the current
screen or application.
Touch and hold to use Google voice search.

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Installing the SIM Card, microSD Card,
and Battery
Switch off your phone before installing or replacingthe battery, SIM
card or microSD card.
1. Remove the back cover.
2. Hold the SIM card with the cut corner oriented as shown and
slip it into the card holder.

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3. Hold your microSD card with the metal contacts facing down
and slide it in.

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NOTE: microSD logo is a trademark of the SD Card
Association.
4. Insert the battery by aligning the gold contacts on the
battery with the gold contacts in the battery compartment.
Gently push down on the battery until it clicks into place.
5. Press the cover gently back into place until you hear a click.
Charging the Battery
When you first get your new phone you’ll need to charge the
battery.
1. Connect the adapter to the charger jack. Ensure that the
adapter is inserted with the correct orientation. Do not force
the connector into the charger jack.

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2. Connect the charger to a standard AC wall outlet.
3. Disconnect the charger when the battery is fully charged.
How much charge have you got?
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.
If the phone is on, you’ll see this charging icon / appears on
the status bar.
Powering On/Off
Make sure the SIM card is in your device and the battery is
charged.
Press and hold the Power Key to power on your phone.
To power off it, press and hold the Power Key to open the

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options menu. Touch Power off and then touch OK.
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
use and then touch Start.
2. Configure the date and time options, and touch Next.
3. Touch Get an account to create a Google Account or touch
Sign in to sign in your account.
You can also touch Not now to set up an account later.
4. Configure the Google location options and touch Next.
5. Enter your name which the phone uses to personalize some
apps and touch Next.
6. You will be prompted to accept the terms of Google service.
Touch Next to continue.
7. Touch Finish to complete the setup.
Locking/Unlocking the Screen and
Keys
Your phone allows you to quickly lock the screen and keys when
not in use and to turn the screen back on and unlock it when you
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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 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. Drag to to unlock the screen and keys. You can
also drag to to open the camera and start taking
photos immediately.
NOTE: If you have set an unlock pattern, PIN or password for
your phone (see chapter Settings –Personal –Security), 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
items onscreen such as application and settings icons, or
press onscreen 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.
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 application icons, shortcuts, folders,
widgets, and more. Your home screen extends beyond the initial

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screen. Swipe the screen left or right to display additional
screens.
Status &
Notifications
Google Search
Wallpaper
Facebook
Messaging
Phone
People
Touch to view
all apps.

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Personalizing
Changing the System Language
1. Touch the Home Key > Menu Key > System settings >
Language & input > Language.
2. Select the language you need.
Setting the Date and Time
1. Touch the Home Key > Menu Key > System settings >
Date & time.
2. Clear the Automatic date & time and Automatic time zone
check boxes if you want to set the date, time and time zone
by yourself.
3. Set the date, time, time zone, and date/time format.
Changing Ringtone and Notification
Sound
You can customize the ringtone for incoming calls and default
notification sound quickly.
1. Touch the Home Key > Menu Key > System settings >
Sound.
2. Touch Phone ringtone or Default notification.