Zte Optus P500 User manual

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Optus P500
User Guide
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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 © 2019 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.
Disclaimer
ZTE Corporation expressly disclaims any liability for faults
and damages caused by unauthorised modifications of the
software.

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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
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such marks by ZTE Corporation is under license.
microSDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
Other trademarks and trade names are those of their
respective owners.
IMPORTANT NOTE
This phone is designed for exclusive use on the Optus network.
If you unlock and use this phone on alternate networks it might
not have network coverage.

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Contents
Getting Started ....................................................... 8
Getting to Know Your Phone................................. 8
Installing the SIM Card and the microSDXC™
Card (Optional) ..................................................... 10
Charging the Phone ............................................. 12
Waking Up Your Phone ........................................ 13
Powering On/Off............................................................. 15
Setting Up for the First Time........................................... 15
Locking/Unlocking the Screen and Keys......................... 16
Getting to Know the Home Screen.................................. 17
Personalising........................................................ 18
Applying New Wallpapers............................................... 18
Using Do Not Disturb Mode............................................ 18
Protecting Your Phone With Screen Locks...................... 20
Knowing the Basics ............................................. 21
Status and Notification Icons .......................................... 21
Opening and SwitchingApps.......................................... 22
Connecting to Mobile Networks ...................................... 22
Connecting to Wi-Fi........................................................ 23
Connecting to Bluetooth Devices.................................... 24
Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection............................. 25

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Phone Calls........................................................... 28
Answering or Rejecting Calls.......................................... 30
Options During a Call ..................................................... 31
Adding a New Contact.................................................... 32
Searching for a Contact.................................................. 33
Messaging............................................................. 34
Sending a Message........................................................ 34
Changing Message Settings........................................... 35
Web Browser......................................................... 36
Opening the Browser...................................................... 36
Using Multiple Browser Windows.................................... 36
Changing Browser Settings ............................................ 37
Camera.................................................................. 38
Capturing a Photo .......................................................... 38
Recording a Video.......................................................... 38
Camera Mode ................................................................ 39
Camera Settings............................................................. 39
Gallery ........................................................................... 40
Music..................................................................... 41
FM Radio............................................................... 41
Scanning and Saving Channels...................................... 41
Listening to FM Radio..................................................... 41
Recorder................................................................ 42
Recording a Voice Memo................................................ 42

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Playing a Voice Memo.................................................... 42
Settings................................................................. 43
Settings > Network & Internet......................................... 43
Settings > Connected devices ........................................ 45
Bluetooth........................................................................ 45
Settings >Apps & notifications........................................ 45
Apps............................................................................... 45
Default Apps................................................................... 45
Settings > Battery........................................................... 46
Settings > Display........................................................... 46
Settings > Scheduled Power On/Off................................ 46
Settings >Audio Profiles................................................. 46
Settings > Storage.......................................................... 47
Settings > Security & location......................................... 47
Settings >Accounts........................................................ 47
Settings >Accessibility................................................... 48
Settings > System .......................................................... 48
Date and Time................................................................ 48
Backup and Reset.......................................................... 48
For Your Safety..................................................... 49
General Safety............................................................... 49
Radio Frequency (RF) Energy........................................ 50
Distraction...................................................................... 53
Product Handling............................................................ 53
Electrical Safety.............................................................. 57
Radio Frequency Interference......................................... 58

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Explosive Environments ................................................. 60
Technical Specifications...................................... 62
Disposal of your old phone - Australia............... 67

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Getting Started
Getting to Know Your Phone
Front
camera
Touch screen
Earpiece/
Speaker
Power key
Indicator
light
Volume key
Microphone

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Flash
Headset jack
Back camera
Charging/
micro-USB jack

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Installing the SIM Card and the microSDXC™Card
(Optional)
The SIM card can be installed or removed while the phone is turned on.
Power off your phone before removing or replacing the battery.
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. Place your finger into the slot at the bottom of the back cover, and gently lift
and remove the cover.