Zte Imperial User manual

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ZTE Imperial™
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 © 2013 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 chapter 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.zte.com.cn) 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 the 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.
is a trademark of SRS Labs, Inc. SRS
TruMedia technology is incorporated under license
from SRS Labs, Inc.
SRS TruMediaTM, a feature-rich audio solution tuned
specifically for mobile devices, provides a cinema-like
surround headphone performance with deep, rich
bass.
Version No.: R1.0
Edition Time: 2013.4.20

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Contents
Getting Started....................................... 11
Your Phone at a Glance.................................12
Knowing the Keys..........................................13
Installing the SIM Card, microSD Card, and
Battery ..........................................................14
Charging the Battery......................................16
Extending the Battery Life..............................17
Powering On/Off............................................18
Locking/Unlocking the Screen and Keys........18
Using the Touch Screen.................................19
Getting to Know the Home Screen.................20
Personalizing .........................................22
Changing the System Language....................22
Setting the Date and Time Format .................22
Changing Ringtone and Notification Sound....22
Adjusting Volumes.........................................23
Applying New Wallpapers..............................24
Changing Screen Brightness.........................24
Protecting Your Phone With Screen Locks.....24
Protecting Your Phone With Encryption..........26
Knowing the Basics...............................28
Monitoring the Phone Status..........................28
Managing Notifications ..................................29
Managing Shortcuts and Widgets ..................31
Organizing With Folders................................32
Rearranging the Favorites Tray......................33
Entering Text.................................................33
Editing Text....................................................37

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Opening and Switching apps.........................38
Connecting to Networks and Devices39
Connecting to Mobile Networks .....................39
Connecting to Wi-Fi.......................................39
Using Wi-Fi Direct .........................................43
Connecting to Bluetooth Devices...................44
Connecting to Your Computer via USB ..........47
Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection............49
Connecting to Virtual Private Networks..........52
Phone Calls............................................54
Placing and Ending Calls...............................54
Answering or Rejecting Calls.........................54
Working With the Call Log .............................55
Calling Your Contacts ....................................57
Using Options During a Call...........................57
Checking Voicemail.......................................58
Adjusting Your Call Settings...........................59
People.....................................................64
Opening Your Contact List.............................64
Adding a New Contact...................................64
Setting Up Your Own Profile ..........................65
Importing/Exporting and Sharing Contacts.....65
Working With Favorite Contacts.....................66
Working With Groups.....................................67
Searching for a Contact.................................68
Editing Contacts............................................68
Accounts ................................................70
Adding or Removing Accounts.......................70
Configuring Account Sync..............................71

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Email.......................................................73
Setting Up the First EmailAccount.................73
Checking Your Emails....................................73
Responding to an Email.................................74
Writing and Sending an Email........................75
Adding a Signature to Your Emails.................76
Adding and Editing Email Accounts................76
Changing General Email Settings..................77
GmailTM ...................................................78
Opening Your Gmail Inbox.............................78
SwitchingAccounts........................................78
Writing and Sending a Message....................78
Adding Signature to Your Gmail Messages....79
Replying to or Forwarding a Message............79
Working With Received Attachments .............80
Searching for Messages................................80
Working With Labels......................................81
Changing Gmail Settings...............................82
Messaging..............................................83
Opening the Messaging Screen.....................83
Sending a Text Message ...............................83
Sending a Multimedia Message.....................84
Replying to a Message..................................85
Forwarding a Message..................................85
Viewing Details About a Message..................86
Deleting Messages or Threads......................86
Changing Message Settings..........................86
Calendar .................................................87
Viewing Your Calendars and Events ..............87
Creating an Event..........................................88

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Editing or Deleting an Event ..........................88
Changing Calendar Settings..........................89
Google Talk ............................................90
Signing In to See Your Friends.......................90
Adding a Friend.............................................90
Changing Your Online Status.........................91
Chatting With Friends....................................91
Changing Google Talk Settings......................92
Google+ ..................................................93
Organizing Your Contacts..............................93
Getting Updates ............................................93
Chatting With Contacts..................................94
Checking Photos...........................................94
Checking and Managing Your Profile.............95
Other Features..............................................95
Browser ..................................................96
Opening the Browser.....................................96
Working With an Opened Page......................97
Using Multiple Browser Tabs..........................98
Downloading Files.........................................99
Using Bookmarks..........................................99
Viewing Your Browsing History ....................101
Changing Browser Settings ......................... 101
Maps/Navigation/Latitude....................102
Activating Location Services........................ 102
Getting Your Location..................................102
Searching for a Location.............................. 102
Getting Directions to Your Destination..........103
Searching for Local Places.......................... 104
Sharing Location ......................................... 104

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Google Search/Voice Search and Voice
Actions..................................................106
Searching With Text.....................................106
Searching by Speaking................................ 106
Using Voice Dialer....................................... 106
Changing Search Settings........................... 107
Camera..................................................108
Capturing a Photo .......................................108
Customizing Camera Settings ..................... 109
Recording a Video....................................... 110
Customizing Camcorder Settings..................111
Gallery................................................... 113
Opening Gallery .......................................... 113
Working With Albums .................................. 113
Working With Pictures ................................. 113
Working With Videos ................................... 116
Music..................................................... 117
Copying Music Files to Your Phone.............. 117
Viewing Your Music Library.......................... 118
Playing Music.............................................. 119
Managing Playlists.......................................120
Play Music............................................122
Playing Your Music...................................... 122
Managing Playlists.......................................124
Sound Recorder...................................126
Recording a Voice Memo............................. 126
Playing a Voice Memo................................. 126
More Apps ............................................127
Alarm .......................................................... 127

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Backup and Restore.................................... 128
Calculator.................................................... 128
Chrome....................................................... 128
Downloads..................................................128
File Manager............................................... 129
News and Weather......................................129
NotePad...................................................... 129
Software Update.......................................... 130
Task Manager..............................................130
Timer........................................................... 130
World Time..................................................131
YouTube...................................................... 131
Settings.................................................132
General Settings..........................................132
Wireless and Networks................................ 135
Device......................................................... 136
Personal...................................................... 137
Accounts..................................................... 139
System........................................................ 139
For Your Safety ....................................141
General Safety............................................ 141
Radio Frequency (RF) Energy..................... 142
FCC Compliance.........................................144
Using Phone With a HearingAid Device ...... 146
Turning on the HAC Setting......................... 148
Distraction................................................... 148
Electrical Safety...........................................153
Battery Handling & Safety............................ 153
Interference................................................. 154
Explosive environments............................... 156

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Vehicles Equipped with anAirbag................156
Third Party Equipment................................. 157
Efficient Use................................................ 157