Zte RACER III mini User manual

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RACER III mini
WCDMA/GSM Mobile Phone
User Manual

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About This Manual
Thank you for choose 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 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.
The microSD logo is a trademark of the SD Card
Association.
Other trademarks and trade names are the property of their
respective owners.
Version No.: R1.0
Edition Time : 2013.6.3

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Contents
Getting Started .......................................................12
Overview .......................................................................12
Keys Explained..............................................................14
Starting Up ....................................................................14
Installing the SIM, microSD Card and Battery .........14
Removing the Battery, SIM and microSD Card .......17
Charging the Battery................................................17
Switching Your Phone On/Off .......................................19
Setting Up Your Phone for the First Time................19
Switching to Sleep Mode .........................................19
Waking Up Your Phone ...........................................20
Getting Around Your Phone ..........................................20
Using the Touch Screen .......................................... 20
Home Screen...........................................................21
Status and Notification Icons ...................................26
Using the Notification Panel.....................................28
Applications and Settings Preview...........................28
Phone Calls ............................................................36
Making Calls..................................................................36
Calling From the Dialer ............................................36
Calling From Your Contacts.....................................36
Calling From Your Call History.................................37
Calling From a Text Message..................................37
Using Speed Dial .....................................................37

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Receiving Calls ..............................................................38
Answering a Call ......................................................38
Rejecting a Call ........................................................38
Muting a Call ............................................................38
Putting a Call on Hold...............................................38
Turning the Speakerphone On/Off ...........................39
Ending a Call............................................................39
Call Settings...................................................................39
Contacts .................................................................41
Importing and Exporting Contacts .................................41
Importing/Exporting Contacts (SIM Card) ................41
Importing/Exporting Contacts (microSD Card).........42
Sharing Contacts Information ........................................42
Creating a Contact.........................................................43
Adding a Contact to Favourites .....................................43
Searching for a Contact .................................................43
Creating a New Group ...................................................43
Entering Text..........................................................45
Android Keyboard ..........................................................45
TouchPal Keyboard .......................................................46
Touch Input Settings......................................................51
Messaging ..............................................................52
The Message Box..........................................................52
Sending a Message .......................................................52
Message Settings ..........................................................53

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Email .......................................................................56
Creating an Email Account............................................56
Receiving Emails...........................................................56
Composing and Sending an Email ................................57
Replying to or Forwarding an Email ..............................57
Deleting an Email Account ............................................58
Email Settings ............................................................... 58
Getting Connected to the Internet ........................59
Adding a New GPRS/EDGE/3G Connection.................59
Turning On Wi-Fi ...........................................................60
Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network......................................60
Checking the Wi-Fi Network Status...............................60
Using the Phone as a Modem .......................................61
Enabling the Phone as a Modem.............................61
Disabling the Modem Function ................................62
Using the Phone as a Wi-Fi Hotspot .............................62
Enabling the Wi-Fi Hotspot ...................................... 63
Disabling the Wi-Fi Hotspot .....................................63
Browsing the Internet ............................................64
Browsing Options ..........................................................64
Using Bookmarks ..........................................................65
Editing a Bookmark..................................................65
Deleting a Bookmark................................................66
Browser Settings ...........................................................66
Bluetooth®..............................................................67

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Turning Bluetooth On/Off...............................................67
Making Your Phone Visible............................................67
Changing the Device Name...........................................68
Pairing With Another Bluetooth Device..........................68
Making the Most of Multimedia.............................70
Taking Pictures With Your Camera ...............................70
Adjusting Camera Settings ............................................70
Shooting Video With Your Camcorder...........................71
Adjusting Camcorder Settings .......................................71
Listening to Your FM Radio ...........................................71
Music Player ..................................................................73
Creating Playlists......................................................74
Managing Playlists ...................................................74
Adding a Song to a Playlist ......................................74
Setting a Song as Ringtone......................................74
Playing Your Videos ......................................................75
Opening Your Gallery ....................................................75
Making Voice Memos ....................................................76
Turning On/Off USB Mass Storage ......................78
Using Your Google™ Applications ......................79
Gmail..............................................................................79
Google Calendar............................................................80
Google Talk....................................................................80
Opening Google Talk ...............................................80
Adding a New Friend................................................81

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Changing Your Online Status .................................. 81
Starting a Chat.........................................................81
Maps..............................................................................81
Local..............................................................................82
Navigation .....................................................................83
Latitude..........................................................................84
Play Store......................................................................84
Browsing and Searching for Apps............................85
Downloading and Installing Apps.............................85
Sorting out Your Phone Settings..........................86
Setting Date and Time...................................................86
Display Settings.............................................................86
Sound Settings ..............................................................86
Language Settings ........................................................87
Mobile Network Services...............................................88
Getting Data Services When Roaming ....................88
Disabling Data Services...........................................88
Enabling Always-On Data Services .........................88
Switching Network Modes........................................ 89
Switching Networks.................................................. 89
Setting Access Point Names....................................89
Security Settings ...........................................................90
Protecting Your Phone With a Screen Unlock Pattern
.................................................................................90
Protecting Your Phone With a PIN or Password......91
Disabling Screen Lock Settings ...............................92

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Protecting Your SIM Card With a PIN ......................92
Setting Up Credential Storage..................................93
Managing Your Device Memory ....................................94
Privacy: Reset to Factory Settings.................................94
Managing Applications...................................................95
Installing an Application............................................95
Removing an Application..........................................96
Moving an Application ..............................................96
Managing Other Settings ...............................................97
Search Settings ........................................................97
Voice Input and Output.............................................97
Accessibility..............................................................97
About Phone.............................................................97
Other Applications.................................................98
Alarms............................................................................98
Backup and Restore ......................................................98
Calculator.......................................................................98
Note Pad........................................................................98
SIM Toolkit.....................................................................99
Stopwatch ......................................................................99
Task Manager................................................................99
World Time...................................................................100
YouTube ......................................................................100
Troubleshooting ..................................................101
For Your Safety....................................................107

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General Safety ............................................................107
Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure.................................108
General Statement on RF Energy..........................108
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR).............................108
Body Worn Operation ............................................ 109
Limiting Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Fields110
Regulatory Information...........................................110
Distraction ...................................................................111
Driving.................................................................... 111
Operating Machinery..............................................111
Product Handling.........................................................111
General Statement on Handling and Use ..............111
Small Children........................................................113
Demagnetization.................................................... 113
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) ...............................113
Antenna..................................................................113
Normal Use Position .............................................. 114
Air Bags .................................................................114
Seizures/Blackouts ................................................115
Repetitive Strain Injuries........................................115
Emergency Calls....................................................115
Loud Noise............................................................. 116
Phone Heating .......................................................116
Electrical Safety...........................................................116
Accessories............................................................116
Connection to a Car...............................................116