Zte Telstra Pulse User manual

TELSTRA PULSE™
3G MOBILE SMART PHONE
USER MANUAL
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latest version.
Version 1.5 Prepaid November 2013

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LET’S GET THIS SHOW ON THE ROAD
You must be excited about your brand new Telstra Pulse™.
You’ll soon be chatting, texting and sharing photos on the go.
This guide will help you get to know your mobile phone and all
the fancy things it can do. So you get the most out of your new
Telstra Pulse™, set aside some time to explore and play
around with all its features.
By the way, your brand new phone is Blue Tick approved which
means it’s recommended for rural and regional handheld
coverage.
Before you get started ensure you have an active Telstra
Next G® SIM card.

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WHAT’S INSIDE
04 A quick look around your device
05 Getting Started
24 Phone Calls
31 Contacts
35 Messages and Emails
43 Getting Connected
46 Using the Browser
52 Using multimedia functions
61 Google Applications
66 Security
69 Troubleshooting
73 Warranty & Safety information

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GETTING STARTED
INSERT YOUR SIM CARD
1. Remove the battery cover by opening from the thumb notch:
Thumb notch

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2. Insert your SIM card carefully into the SIM slot as shown:

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3. The handset supports microSD memory cards up to 32GB. If
you wish to expand the device memory then slide the bar as
shown to open the card holder.

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4. Insert the battery with the gold contacts located against the
gold springs.
5. Replace the battery cover and press to click into place.
6. Insert the charger lead carefully, damage to the USB port is
not covered under warranty.

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CHARGE THE BATTERY
•Only use the AC charger and USB lead supplied.
•Insert the charger lead carefully.
•Check the plug and socket are aligned correctly.
•Do NOT use excessive force which may damage the USB port.
•Be careful to avoid tripping or pulling on the lead whilst it is
plugged in.
•Physical damage to the USB port is NOT covered by warranty.
•The phone can also be charged by connecting it to a computer
using the USB lead supplied.
•The phone can be charged in the ON or OFF state. When
switched OFF “Charging” is displayed. When switched ON the
battery icon animates until fully charged.
•If the phone is off after charging press the power key to switch it
on.
•Avoid high temperatures and direct sunlight. The battery will not
charge when over 45°C

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TIPS TO MAXIMISE BATTERY LIFE
•Do not leave the battery in a discharged state. Charge the
battery promptly when flat.
•If the battery is in a deep discharge state it can take 30 minutes
to start charging. Leave it on charge to recover the battery.
•Keep your handset and battery cool. High temperatures degrade
the battery more quickly.
•Normal charge time is 2-3 hours. Do not charge more than
24hrs.
•After 2-3 charge / discharge cycles the battery life will improve.
From then on use top up charging to recharge frequently and
always charge promptly when flat.
•When not using the phone for long periods charge to approx
40% and remove the battery.
•With low network signal conditions battery life is reduced.
•Turn off Bluetooth and Wi-Fi when not in use, and set the screen
brightness to automatic to maximise battery life.

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POWER ON & OFF
•Make sure that your SIM card and battery are inserted.
•Press and hold the Power Key to power on your handset.
•To power off your handset, press and hold the Power Key
•Select Power off > OK.
GOOGLE ACTIVATION WIZARD: CREATE OR LOG IN TO A GOOGLE ACCOUNT
We recommend you log in or create a Google account to enable
on line services such as Email, Play Store and to protect your
handset and data in case of loss or theft.
Follow the on screen wizard to create or log in to an existing
Google account.
Handy Hint
If you set a lock code on your device and then forget the pattern
or PIN or password it can be reset using your Google Account.

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WAKE UP FROM SLEEP MODE
•Press the Power Key to wake up.
•Long press the unlock button to unlock
(default setting).
SWITCH YOUR HANDSET TO SLEEP MODE
Press the Power Key to enable sleep
mode. The handset is put into to a
low-power state with the display off.
Sleep Mode activates automatically and
the timeout can be adjusted from Menu >
Settings > Display > Sleep
Handy Hint
If you have forgotten your unlock pattern, PIN or password use
your Google Account password to reset the phone. Or from the
locked screen press the Emergency Call button and enter
*983*987# then follow the prompts to reset your device.

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MAIN KEY FUNCTIONS
Keys
Function
Power Key
Hold down to power on your phone.
Press to switch to sleep mode. Press to wake up.
Hold down
for Silent mode, Flight mode or Power off.
Options Press to get the options on the current screen
Home
Press to return to the Home Screen from any screen.
Hold down to see the recently used applications.
Back Press to go to the previous screen.
Search Press to search in the Browser, Contacts, or Messages
Volume Keys Use to control the volume Up and Down
Calls – Open the dialler application
Apps – Open the Applications menu
Browser – go to the browser homepage

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CUSTOMISE THE HOME SCREEN
Slide the Home Screen left or right to view additional pages.
Long press on the screen to access the customisation settings
HOME SCREEN - LONG PRESS ON BACKGROUND – CUSTOMISATION SETTINGS

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ADD OR REMOVE ICONS
•Go to Apps then long press on any icon to add it to the
desktop.
•Move the icon to the desired position or page on your home
screen then release to drop it into place.
•To delete the icon long press it then drag and drop it on the
Remove tab at the top.
OPEN APPS HOLD & DROP TO COPY DRAG TO REMOVE TO DELETE

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PHONE STATUS AND NOTIFICATION ICONS
Data connected
Signal strength
in use Flight mode
Battery is very low
No signal
Battery is low
Speaker is muted
Battery is full Microphone is muted
Battery is charging Vibrate mode enabled
Speaker mode is on No SIM card installed
Bluetooth is on USB connected
GPS is on Connected to a Wi-Fi network
Alarm is set
Headset connected

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NOTIFICATION ICONS
New Email New instant message
New SMS/MMS Upcoming event
New voicemail Song is playing
Missed call Downloading data
Call in progress
Content downloaded
Call on hold Uploading data
Call forwarding on
More notifications
Problem with SMS/MMS delivery (check the number, check
you have service, check you have data enabled for MMS)

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THE NOTIFICATIONS PANEL
The Notifications Panel at the top of the Home Screen shows
useful device status information, and quick settings controls.
Pull down the bar at the top of the display to view the
Notifications panel:

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APPLICATIONS MENU
Tap to access Applications. Swipe to see more...
You can install additional applications from Play Store

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INSTALL APPLICATIONS
A Google account is required to access Play Store. Tap the Play
Store icon on the Home Screen to download and install
applications from Google Play Store.
ALLOW NON-MARKET APPLICATIONS
Go to Settings > Security > Unknown sources.
UNINSTALL APPLICATIONS
•Tap to access Applications.
•Press and hold the application to remove
•Drag the icon to Uninstall, tap OK to confirm
•Most pre installed system apps cannot be uninstalled.
MULTI-TASKING
Run multiple applications simultaneously. Press the Home key
from any application to launch, open or view something else.
The original application will be suspended until you return to it.