Zte N9136 User manual

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N9136
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 © 2018 ZTE CORPORATION
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No part of this publication may be quoted, reproduced, translated
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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
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.
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.

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The Bluetooth®word mark and logos are registered trademarks
owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by
ZTE Corporation is under license.
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Incorporated, registered in the United States and other countries.
Used with permission.
Other trademarks and trade names are the property of their
respective owners.
Version No.: R1.0
Edition Time: August 11, 2018

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Table of Contents
Getting Started.......................................................10
Installing the nano-SIM Card (Included) ...........................10
Installing a microSDHC Card (Not Included)..................... 11
Installing the Battery (Included)........................................12
Charging the Battery........................................................13
Extending the Battery Life................................................15
Powering Your Phone On/Off...........................................15
Setting Up Your Phone for the First Time..........................16
Locking/Unlocking the Screen and Keys ..........................16
Using the Touch Screen...................................................17
Getting to Know Your Phone............................................19
Getting to Know the Home Screen...................................22
Personalizing..........................................................24
Changing the System Language......................................24
Setting the Date and Time................................................24
Changing the Ringtone and Notification Sound................25
Turning System Sounds On/Off........................................25
Adjusting Volumes...........................................................25
Switching to Silent or Vibration Mode...............................26
Using Do Not Disturb Mode .............................................27
Applying New Wallpapers ................................................28
Setting the Theme ...........................................................29
Setting the Home Screen Transition Effect.......................29

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Changing Screen Brightness............................................30
Protecting Your PhoneWith Screen Locks........................30
Protecting Your PhoneWith 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......................................................................43
Uninstalling or Disabling anApp.......................................44
Connecting to Networks and Devices..................45
Connecting to Mobile Networks........................................45
Connecting to Wi-Fi..........................................................46
Using Wi-Fi Direct............................................................50
Connecting to Bluetooth Devices......................................50
Connecting to Your Computer via USB.............................53
Using the microSDHC Card as Portable or Device Storage
........................................................................................54
Connecting to Virtual Private Networks.............................58
Phone Calls............................................................60
Placing and Ending Calls .................................................60
Answering or Rejecting Calls............................................61

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Working With the Call History...........................................62
Calling Your Contacts.......................................................63
Using Voicemail...............................................................64
Using Options During a Call.............................................65
Managing Multi-party Calls...............................................66
Adjusting Your Call Settings.............................................67
Contacts..................................................................73
Checking Contact Details.................................................73
Adding a New Contact.....................................................73
Setting Up Your Own Profile.............................................74
Importing, Exporting, and Sharing Contacts .....................74
Working With Favorite Contacts.......................................76
Working With Groups.......................................................76
Searching for a Contact...................................................78
Editing Contacts...............................................................79
Web Accounts ........................................................81
Adding or Removing Accounts.........................................81
ConfiguringAccount Sync................................................82
Email .......................................................................84
Setting Up the First Email Account...................................84
Checking Your Emails......................................................84
Writing and Sending an Email..........................................85
Responding to an Email...................................................85
Adding and Editing Email Accounts..................................87

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Changing General Email Settings.....................................88
Messenger..............................................................89
Opening the Messenger Screen.......................................89
Sending a Message .........................................................89
Replying to a Message.....................................................90
Forwarding a Message.....................................................91
Web Browser..........................................................92
Opening the Browser .......................................................92
Setting the Home Page....................................................92
Using Multiple Browser Windows......................................93
Downloading Files............................................................93
Changing Browser Settings..............................................94
Camera ...................................................................95
Capturing a Photo............................................................95
Using Manual Camera Mode............................................97
Recording a Video............................................................97
Customizing Camera and Video Settings..........................98
Gallery ..................................................................100
Opening Gallery.............................................................100
Working With Albums.....................................................100
Working With Pictures....................................................101
Retouching Your Pictures...............................................103
Making a GIF or a Collage..............................................104
Playing Videos...............................................................105

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Music.....................................................................106
Viewing Your Music Library............................................106
Playing Music................................................................107
Managing Playlists.........................................................108
Video Player .........................................................109
Opening the Video Library .............................................109
Playing and Controlling Videos ......................................109
Managing Video Files .....................................................111
Sound Recorder...................................................112
Recording a Voice Memo............................................... 112
Playing a Voice Memo ................................................... 112
More Apps.............................................................113
Calculator...................................................................... 113
Clock............................................................................. 113
Downloads..................................................................... 114
File Manager ................................................................. 115
GoogleApps.................................................................. 115
Settings.................................................................118
Wireless & Networks...................................................... 118
Personal........................................................................120
Device...........................................................................124
Accounts .......................................................................129
System..........................................................................129

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Troubleshooting...................................................131
Specifications ......................................................133
For Your Safety....................................................134
General Safety...............................................................134
FCC RF Exposure Information (SAR).............................135
FCC Regulations............................................................137
HearingAid Compatibility (HAC) regulations for Mobile
Phones ..........................................................................138
Distraction......................................................................140
Product Handling ...........................................................141
Electrical Safety.............................................................145
CTIA Requirements........................................................145
Radio Frequency Interference........................................147
Explosive Environments.................................................148
LCAAssessment............................................................149

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Getting Started
Installing the nano-SIM Card (Included)
Power off the phone before installing or removing the nano-SIM
card.
NOTE:
Your phone will come 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 your fingernail into the bottom right corner of the back
cover and lift it up gently. If the battery is inside, remove it as
well.

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2. Hold the nano-SIM card with the cutcorner oriented as shown
and slide it into the card slot.
3. Replace the battery and the back cover.
Installing a microSDHC Card (Not
Included)
The microSDHC card can be installed and removed while the
phone is turned on. When the phone is on, unmount the
microSDHC card before removing it (see Using the microSDHC
Card as Portable or Device Storage).
1. Insert your fingernail into the bottom right corner of the back
cover and lift it up gently.
2. Hold the microSDHC card with the metal contacts facing
down and the cut corner oriented a shown, and slide it into
the card slot.

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3. Replace the back cover.
NOTE:
Some applications may require a microSDHC card to work
normally and/or may store data on the card. Therefore, it is
recommended that you keep a microSDHC card installed and not
remove or replace it randomly.
Installing the Battery (Included)
1. Insert your fingernail into the bottom right corner of the back
cover and lift it up gently.
2. 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.

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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, a pop-up message will appear on the screen.
As you charge your phone, the screen will show the exact battery
level.
WARNINGS!
Use only ZTE-approved chargers and USB cables. The use of
unapproved accessories could damage your phone or cause the
battery to explode.
1. Connect the adapter to the charging jack. Ensure that the
adapter is oriented correctly. Do not use force.

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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.

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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 auto-sync, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 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 Battery saver feature.
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. Touch Power off.
NOTE:
If the phone freezes or takes too long to respond, press and hold
the Power key for about 10 seconds to restart the phone.

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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 Backup & Reset), you will need to
set it up before using it. First configure Talkback or other
accessibility features and touch Next, then follow the prompts to
set up your language, Wi-Fi, name, protection, Google services,
and other options.
Locking/Unlocking the Screen and
Keys
Your phone allows you to quickly lock the screen and keys (put
the phone into sleep mode) when not in use and also to turn the
screen back on and unlock it when you need it.
Locking 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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Unlocking the Screen and Keys
1. Press the Power key to turn the screen on.
2. Touch and hold a blank area of the screen to unlock the
phone, touch and hold at the bottom right to open the
Camera app, or touch and hold at the bottom left to use
Google voice commands. You can also double-tap a
notification to open the related app.
NOTE:
If you have set an unlock pattern, a PIN, or a password for your
phone (see Protecting Your Phone With Screen Locks), 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 on-screen
keyboard, select on-screen items (such as application and
settings icons), or press on-screen buttons, simply touch
them with your finger.
Touch and Hold –To open the available options for an item
(for example, an app icon or a 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.

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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, web 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 enabled for the screen
orientation to automatically change. From the home screen,
touch >Settings > Display > Auto-rotate screen.
You can also access the screen rotation control by sliding
down the status bar twice and touching Auto-rotate or
Portrait.

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Getting to Know Your Phone

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* You can switch the positions of the Back key and Recent apps
key. From the home screen, touch > Settings >Navigation
key and select one option.
** Supports CTIA headsets only.