Zte Telecom R880H User manual

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TELECOM R880H
3G Smart Phone
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 © 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.

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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
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Google and Android are trademarks of Google, Inc.
The Bluetooth®trademark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth
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under license.
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Association. Other trademarks and trade names are the property
of their respective owners.
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the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Version No. : 1.4

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Contents
Getting Started.........................................................6
Personalizing..........................................................17
Knowing the Basics...............................................23
To switch the keyboard layout: ...........................30
Connecting to Networks and Devices..................36
Phone Calls ............................................................50
People.....................................................................62
Accounts ................................................................69
Email .......................................................................71
Gmail.......................................................................76
Messaging ..............................................................81
To delete message threads:..................................84
Calendar .................................................................86
Google Talk.............................................................89
Google+ ..................................................................92
Browser ..................................................................95
Maps, Navigation, and Local...............................101

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Camera .................................................................106
Gallery ..................................................................109
Music ....................................................................113
Video Player.........................................................119
FM Radio ..............................................................121
Sound Recorder...................................................123
More Apps............................................................124
Play Store.............................................................127
Settings ................................................................129
Upgrading the Phone Software ..........................139
Troubleshooting...................................................140
Technical Specifications.....................................146
For Your Safety....................................................148
Disposal of Your Old Device...............................160

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Getting Started

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Getting to Know Your Phone
Earpiece
Front Camera
Touch Screen
LED Indicator
Sensor
Options Key
Volume
Key
Back Key
Home Key

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Knowing the Keys
Key
Function
Power Key
Press and hold to turn on or off Flight mode,
reboot, enable silent mode, vibration mode
or sound, 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 open Google Search
Camera
Flash
Power Key
Back Cover
Headset
Charger/USB jack
Speaker

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Key
Function
Options Key
Touch to get the options for the current screen.
Back Key
Touch to go to the previous screen.
Volume Up/
Down
Press or hold to turn the volume up or down.
Installing the SIM Card and Battery
Switch off your phone before installing or replacing the battery or
the SIM card.
1. Remove the back cover using the thumb catch at the base.
2. Insert the SIM card as shown and slip it into the card holder.

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3. Inserting a microSD card is optional but will provide increased
memory capacity and enable certain extra features such as
data back ups. Insert the microSD card with the metal
contacts facing down and slide it in.The microSD card can be
installed and removed while the phone is turned on. Unmount
the microSD card before removing it.
4. Insert the battery by aligning the metal contacts on the

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battery with the metal contacts in the battery compartment.
Gently push down on the battery until it clicks into place.
5. Press the cover gently back into place until you hear a click.
Charging the Battery
When you get your new phone, you’ll need to charge the battery.
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.
WARNING! Only use ZTE approved chargers and cables. The
use of unapproved accessories could damage your phone or
cause the battery or handset damage.
1. Connect the adapter to the charging jack. Ensure that the
adapter is inserted with the correct orientation. Do not force
the connector into the charging jack.

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2. Connect the charger to a standard AC wall outlet. If the phone
is on, you’ll see a charging icon, such as or , appear
on the status bar.
3. Disconnect the charger when the battery is fully charged.
Powering 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 and then touch OK.
Setting Up for the First Time
When you first power on your phone or after you have reset to
factory settings (see Settings –Personal –Backup and reset),
you need to step through the Android wizard before use .
1. Touch the language field to select the language you want to
use and then touch Start.

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2. Select Wi-Fi, or touch Skip.
3. If you use Gmail, touch Yes.
4. Touch No to create a new Google account.
You can also touch Not now to set up an account later.
5. Configure the Google location options and touch the forward
arrow to continue.
6. Enter your name which the phone uses to personalize some
apps and touch the forward arrow to continue.
7. You will be prompted to accept the terms of Google service.
Touch the forward arrow to continue
8. Touch Finish to complete the setup.
NOTE: If the SIM is not installed, the phone would prompt you to
connect to a Wi-Fi network before asking you to sign in to a
Google account.
Locking/Unlocking the screen
Your phone allows you to quickly lock the screen and keys (put
the phone to sleep mode) when not in use and to turn the screen
back on and unlock it when you need it.
To lock 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 idle time. You can still receive

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messages and calls while the phone screen is off.
To unlock the screen and keys:
1. Press the Power Key to turn the screen on.
2. Touch and hold at the centre of the screen.
NOTE: If you have set an unlock pattern, PIN or password for
your phone (see chapter Personalizing –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 onscreen keyboard, select
onscreen items 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.
Swipe or Slide
To swipe or slide means to quickly drag your finger vertically
or horizontally across the screen.
Drag
To drag, press and hold your finger with some pressure

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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, 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.

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Getting to Know the Home Screen
The home screen is the starting point for your phone’s
applications, functions, and menus. You can customize your
home screen by adding application icons, shortcuts, folders,
widgets, and more. Your home screen extends beyond the initial
screen. Swipe the screen left or right to display additional
screens.
Extended Home Screens
Your home screen extends beyond the initial screen. Swipe left
or right on the screen to see the extended Home Screens.
Status &
Notifications
Google Search
Wallpaper
Chrome
Messages
Shortcuts
People
Widget
Phone
All apps

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Personalizing
Changing the System Language
1. Touch the Home Key > Options > System settings >
Language & input > Language.
2. Select the language you need.
Setting the Date and Time
1. Touch the Home Key > Options > System settings > Date
& time.
2. Uncheck Automatic date & time and Automatic time zone
if you want to set the date, time and time zone by yourself.
3. Set the date, time, time zone, and date/time format.
Changing Ringtone and Notification
Sound
Customize the default ringtone for incoming calls and default
notification sounds:
1. Touch the Home Key > Options > System settings > Audio
profiles > General > Touch the Settings icon .
2. Touch Voice call ringtone, Video call ringtone or Default
notification.

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3. Select the ringtone you want to use.
4. Touch OK.
TIP: See chapter People –Editing Contacts –Set a Ringtone for
a Contact for how to assign a special ringtone to an individual
contact.
Turning On/Off Touch Sounds
1. Touch the Home Key > Options > System settings > Audio
profiles > General > Settings
2. Check or uncheck Touch sounds.
Adjusting Volumes
1. Touch the Home Key > Options > System settings > Audio
profiles > General > Settings > Volumes.
2. Drag the sliders to adjust the volume for each type of audio.
3. Touch OK to save.
TIP: You can adjust the media volume when a media application
is in use by pressing the Volume Up/Down Key. If no media
application is active, press the Volume Up/Down Key to adjust
ringtone volume (or the earpiece volume during a call).
Switching to Silent Mode
You can set the phone to silent mode by using one of the
following methods.

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Press and hold the Power Key and then touch to
enable silent mode, touch to enable silent mode with
vibration, or touch to disable silent mode.
Keep pressing the Volume Down Key when no media
application is active. When the icon appears in the status
bar, the phone is set to silent mode with vibration. When the
icon appears in the status bar, the phone is in silent
mode.
Touch the Home Key > Options > System settings > Audio
profiles > Silent.
Applying New Wallpapers
You can set the wallpaper for the Home Screen or Lock Screen.
1. Touch the Home Key > Options > Wallpaper.
2. Select a wallpaper source from Gallery, Live Wallpapers,
Video Wallpaper, or Wallpapers and choose the image or
animation you want to use as the wallpaper. Some cropping
may be needed for Gallery images.
3. Touch Set wallpaper.
NOTE: Live Wallpapers are not available for the Lock Screen.
Changing Screen Brightness
1. Touch the Home Key > Options > System settings >
Display > Brightness.

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2. Tick the Automatic brightness box to make the phone
adjust the screen brightness automatically, or clear the tick
box to adjust the brightness manually.
3. Touch OK.
Protecting Your Phone With Screen
Locks
You can protect your phone by creating a screen lock. When
enabled, you need to touch and hold certain icon, draw a pattern
or enter a numeric PIN or password to unlock the phone’s screen
and keys.
1. Touch the Home Key > Options > System settings >
Security.
2. Touch Screen lock.
3. Touch None, Press, Pattern, PIN or Password.
Touch Press to enable screen lock and allow unlock with
a ‘touch and hold’ gesture. You can unlock the screen by
touching and holding on the display.
If you touch Pattern, you’re guided to create a pattern you
must draw to unlock the screen. The first time you do this,
a short tutorial about creating an unlock pattern appears.
Then you’re prompted to draw and redraw your own
pattern.
If you touch PIN or Password, you’re prompted to set a
numeric PIN or a password you must enter to unlock your