Zte OPTUS X MAX User manual

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OPTUS X MAX
ZTE Blade A72s
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 © 2023 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
https://www.ztemobiles.com.au) 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.
Android™is a trademark of Google LLC.
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.
microSDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective
owners.

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Instructional Icons
NOTE
Additional information, supplementary
instruction or tips for the operation of
the product.
CAUTION
Safety information that, if ignored,
may cause minor damage to the
equipment or service interruption.
WARNING
Safety information that, if ignored,
may cause serious damage to the
equipment or danger to personal
safety.
Version No.: AU_1.0
Edition Time: April 2023

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Contents
Exciting New Features ..........................................11
Face Recognition.............................................................11
Fingerprint Identification...................................................11
Camera Features.............................................................11
High Screen Refresh Rate................................................12
Phone Switch...................................................................12
Nearby Share...................................................................12
Extended RAM.................................................................13
Getting Started.......................................................14
Getting to Know Your Phone ............................................14
Knowing the Keys ............................................................16
Setting Up Your Phone.....................................................16
Charging the Phone.........................................................18
Powering On/Off ..............................................................20
Setting Up for the First Time.............................................20
Locking/Unlocking the Screen and Keys...........................21
Getting to Know the Home Screen ...................................22
Personalizing .........................................................23
Selecting the Home Screen Mode....................................23
Setting the Navigation Style .............................................24
Changing the System Language ......................................26
Switching to Vibration or Silent Mode ...............................26
Using Do Not Disturb Mode..............................................27

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Choosing Your Wallpaper.................................................29
Changing the Theme.......................................................29
Setting Screen Refresh Rate ...........................................29
Using Dark Mode.............................................................30
Using Read Mode............................................................30
Using Night Light .............................................................31
Enabling Full-Screen Display...........................................31
Using One-Handed Mode................................................32
Using the Phone Storage as the Extended RAM..............32
Knowing the Basics...............................................33
Phone Status Icons..........................................................33
Notification Icons.............................................................34
Using Quick Settings .......................................................34
UsingApp Shortcuts........................................................35
Notification Dots ..............................................................36
SwitchingApps................................................................37
Hiding Apps.....................................................................37
Organizing Apps ..............................................................38
Security...................................................................39
Protecting Your Phone with Screen Locks........................39
Using Your Fingerprint .....................................................40
Using Face Recognition...................................................41
Protecting Your Phone with App Pinning...........................44
Connecting to Networks........................................46

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Connecting to Mobile Networks........................................46
Connecting to Wi-Fi..........................................................46
Connecting to Devices..........................................48
Connecting to Bluetooth Devices......................................48
Connecting to Your Computer via USB.............................49
Sharing Files With Nearby Devices ..................................50
Using USB On-The-Go (OTG)..........................................52
Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection through
Tethering.................................................................54
Phone Calls............................................................55
Placing Calls....................................................................55
Answering or Rejecting Calls............................................57
Using Options During a Call.............................................57
Managing Multi-party Calls...............................................58
Contacts .................................................................61
Adding a New Contact......................................................61
Importing and Exporting Contacts.....................................61
Setting a Ringtone for a Contact.......................................62
Setting Call Blocking........................................................63
Messages ...............................................................64
Sending a Message .........................................................64
Message Options.............................................................65
Camera ...................................................................67

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Capturing a Photo............................................................67
Recording a Video...........................................................69
Using Macro Camera Mode.............................................70
UsingAI Scene Recognition.............................................70
Using Portrait Mode.........................................................71
Using Pro Mode...............................................................72
Using Other Camera Modes ............................................73
Photos.....................................................................74
Opening Photos...............................................................74
Sharing Your Photos or Videos ........................................74
Deleting Unwanted Photos or Videos...............................74
Restoring a Photo or Video..............................................75
FM Radio.................................................................76
Scanning for Channels.....................................................76
Listening to FM Radio......................................................76
Voice Recorder.......................................................77
Recording a Voice Memo.................................................77
Playing a Voice Memo .....................................................77
Trimming a Voice Memo ..................................................78
Phone Switch .........................................................79
Settings...................................................................81
Wi-Fi................................................................................81
Bluetooth.........................................................................81

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Mobile Network................................................................81
Connected Devices..........................................................82
Personalization Settings...................................................83
Home Screen Settings .....................................................83
Display.............................................................................84
Notification & Status Bar ..................................................84
Sound..............................................................................84
Features ..........................................................................84
Password and Security.....................................................86
Apps................................................................................88
Battery.............................................................................89
Storage............................................................................89
Location...........................................................................90
Privacy.............................................................................90
Safety & Emergency ........................................................91
Passwords & Accounts.....................................................92
Digital Wellbeing & Parental Controls...............................92
Google.............................................................................93
System and Update..........................................................94
About Phone....................................................................95
For Your Safety......................................................96
General Safety.................................................................96
RF Exposure Information (SAR).......................................98
Distractions....................................................................100
Product Handling ...........................................................100
Electrical Safety.............................................................105

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Radio Frequency Interference........................................106
Explosive Environments.................................................108
Disposal of Your Old Appliance..........................109

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Exciting New Features
Face Recognition
Your phone can automatically turn on the screen and recognize
your face to unlock the screen each time you raise your phone.
Fingerprint Identification
With the fingerprint sensor on the Power key of your phone, you
can register up to 5 fingerprints and use them to unlock the
phone, or open a bound app when the screen is off or locked.
Camera Features
Macro camera: Shoot close-ups of the subjects, such as
flowers, insects, and small items.
AI scene recognition: AI scene recognition can
automatically adjust the color and lighting settings to match
the scene or subject. For example, if you are taking a picture
of flowers, it will choose the best color for flowers and the
picture will be more vivid.
Refocus mode: Take a photo with the subject in focus and
the background blurred. After the picture is taken, you can
touch anywhere on the picture to refocus or adjust the
blurriness with the Photos app.

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Portrait mode: Add a portrait effect or focus on the face in
the viewfinder screen with a depth effect and blur
backgrounds.
Pro mode: Adjust more camera options for your photo such
as ISO, white balance, exposure, etc.
QR code: Read the QR code in the viewfinder screen or
open a picture and scan the QR code in it.
High Screen Refresh Rate
You can set the screen refresh rate to 90 Hz or 60 Hz. Ahigher
screen refresh rate will help deliver a smoother visual
experience, which may consume more battery power.
Phone Switch
You can use Phone Switch to easily transfer data such as
contacts, messages, pictures, audio, videos, etc. from your old
Android phone to the new one. You need to install Phone Switch
on both phones first.
Nearby Share
You can use Bluetooth or Wi-Fi to share files with other devices
near your phone. You can share things like photos, videos,
documents, and links.

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Extended RAM
The phone’s Random Access Memory (RAM) is used to handle
all active tasks and apps. You can set part of the phone storage
as the extended RAM when your phone storage is sufficient, and
the phone will run more smoothly. See Settings >About Phone >
RAM capacity.

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Getting Started
Getting to Know Your Phone
Speaker
Front camera
Touch screen
Earpiece
Volume key
Power key/
Fingerprint
sensor
Proximity &
light sensor
Indicator light
Headset jack

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Back cameras
and flash
Charging/USB
Type-C jack
nano-SIM/
microSDXC
card tray

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Knowing the Keys
Key
Function
Power key/
Fingerprint
sensor
Press and hold to power off or restart.
Press to turn off or on the screen display.
Touch to unlock the phone if a fingerprint
is registered. See Using Your Fingerprint.
Volume key
Press or hold either end of the key to turn the
volume up or down.
NOTES:
You can also press and hold the Power key to wake up the
Google Assistant. See “Wake up Google assistant” in
Features.
You can use virtual keys or gestures to navigate your phone.
See Setting the Navigation Style.
Setting Up Your Phone
The nano-SIM card can be installed or removed while the phone
is turned on.
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.

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1. Insert the tip of the tray eject tool into the hole on the card
tray.
NOTE:
Please use the tray eject tool included in the box. Otherwise the
card tray may not be ejected.
CAUTION:
Never replace the included tray eject tool with sharp objects.
Ensure that the tray eject tool is perpendicular to the hole.
Otherwise, the phone may be damaged.

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2. Pull out the card tray and place the nano-SIM card and the
microSDXC card (optional) on the tray, as shown. Carefully
slide the tray back into place.
Charging the Phone
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.
WARNING!
Use only ZTE-approved chargers and USB Type-C cables. The
use of unapproved accessories could damage your phone or
cause the battery to explode.
microSDXC
card
nano-SIM
card

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WARNING!
Do not remove the back cover. The battery is not removable.
Removal may cause fire or explosion.
1. Connect the adapter to the charging jack. Do not force the
connector into the jack.
2. Connect the charger to a standard AC power outlet. If the
phone is on, you’ll see a charging icon such as
appear on the status bar.

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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 the
customer service if you still cannot power on the phone after
prolonged charging.
Powering On/Off
Press and hold the Power key to turn on your phone.
To power off, press and hold the Power key until the options
menu appears and then touch >.
NOTE:
If the screen freezes or takes too long to respond, try pressing
and holding the Power key for over 10 seconds to restart the
phone.
Setting Up for the First Time
When you first power on your phone after you purchase it or
reset it to factory settings, you need to do some settings before
using it.
Select the language and follow the on-screen prompts to set up
your phone.