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

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Faulty and Damaged Products...............................117
Radio Frequency Interference .....................................117
General Statement on Interference........................117
Pacemakers ...........................................................117
Hearing Aids...........................................................118
Medical Equipment.................................................118
Aircraft ....................................................................118
Interference in Vehicles..........................................119
Explosive Environments ..............................................119
Petrol Stations and Explosive Atmospheres ..........119
Blasting Caps and Areas........................................119
Declaration of RoHS Compliance.......................120
Disposal of Your Old Appliance .........................121
EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY................122

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Getting Started
Overview
Earpiece
Touch Screen
Menu Key
Back Key
Home Key
Volume Up
Power Key
Headset Jack
Search Key
Volume Down

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Charger/
USB Jack
Camera
Battery
Cover
Speaker

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Keys Explained
Key Function
Power Key •Press and hold to turn on or off Silent or
Airplane mode, or to power off.
•Press to switch your phone to Sleep
mode.
•Press to wake up your phone.
Home Key •Touch to return to the Home Screen from
any application or screen.
•Touch and hold to see recently used
applications.
Menu Key Touch to get the options for the current
screen.
Back Key Touch to go to the previous screen.
Search Key Touch to search information on the current
screen or application.
Volume Keys Press or hold to turn the volume up or down.
Starting Up
Installing the SIM, microSD Card and Battery
Switch off your phone before installing or replacing the battery,
SIM, or microSD card.

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1. Remove the back cover.
2. Hold the SIM card with the cut corner oriented as shown
and slip it into the card holder.
3. Open the microSD card holder, hold your microSD card
with the metal contacts facing down and slide it in. Then
close the card holder.

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NOTE: microSD logo is a trademark of the SD
Card Association.
4. 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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5. Press the cover gently back into place until you hear a
click.
Removing the Battery, SIM and microSD Card
1. Make sure that your mobile phone is off.
2. Remove the back cover.
3. Lift the battery up and out.
4. Slide the SIM card out.
5. Open the microSD card holder and slide the microSD
card out.
Charging the Battery
When you first get your new phone you’ll need to charge the
battery.
1. Connect the adapter to the charger jack. Ensure that the
adapter is inserted with the correct orientation. Do not
force the connector into the charger jack.

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2. Connect the charger to a standard AC wall outlet.
3. Disconnect the charger when the battery is fully charged.
If the battery is low, there will be a pop-up message on the
screen. As you charge your phone, the screen will tell you the
exact battery level each time you wake up your phone.
If the phone is on, you’ll see this charging icon /appear
on the status bar. As soon as the charging is completed, this
icon appears on the status bar.

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Switching Your Phone On/Off
•Press and hold the Power Key to switch on your phone.
•To switch it off, press and hold the Power Key to get the
phone options. Touch Power off, and then touch OK.
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 Sorting out Your Phone
Settings – Privacy: Reset to Factory Settings), you need to
do some settings before using it.
1. Touch Change language to change the language you
want to use, if needed.
2. Touch the Android robot on the screen.
3. Create a Google Account or Sign in your account.
You can also touch Skip to set up an account later.
4. Configure the Google location options and touch Next.
5. Configure the date and time options, and touch Next.
Switching to Sleep Mode
To save battery power, Sleep Mode suspends your phone to
a low-power-consumption state while the display is off. Your
phone also goes into Sleep Mode by itself when the display
is automatically turned off after a certain period of time, which
you can set in Settings > Display > Screen timeout.

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Press the Power Key to switch to Sleep Mode.
Waking Up Your Phone
1. Press the Power Key to activate your screen display.
2. Touch and hold the icon to unlock the screen.
NOTE: If you have set an unlock pattern, PIN or password for
your phone (see chapter Sorting out Your Phone Settings –
Security Settings), you’ll need to draw the pattern or enter the
PIN/password to unlock your screen.
Getting Around Your Phone
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 onscreen keyboard,
select items onscreen such as application and settings
icons, or press onscreen buttons, simply touch them with
your finger.
•Touch and Hold
To open the available options for an item (for example, a
message or link in a Web page), touch and hold the item.