Zte TELSTRA T809 User manual

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Telstra
T809
Mobile Phone
User Manual

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LEGAL INFORMATION
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.
ZTE Corporation reserves the right to make modifications on print
errors or update specifications in this guide without prior notice.
The Bluetooth®trademark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth
SIG, Inc. and any use of such trademarks by ZTE Corporation is
under license. Other trademarks and trade names are the
property of their respective owners.
This product supports expandable memory up to 32GB
microSD(HC) card as an optional accessory. External memory
card is not included in the box.
The microSD logo is a trademark of the SD Card
Association.
Ver. 1.4 August 2014
This product is user-upgradeable. Please check for updates at
zte.com.au or call the service hotline on 1300 789 475 for
technical support during office hours, 9am to 5pm AEST.
The worst case SAR value for this device is 0.807 W/Kg

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Contents
Device Overview ......................................................5
Making Calls using the Phone app.......................25
Connect to Networks and Devices.......................36
Contacts .................................................................48
Messaging..............................................................55
Accounts ................................................................59
Email.......................................................................60
GmailTM ...................................................................64
Calendar .................................................................67
Hangouts................................................................69
Google+ ..................................................................71
Google Location access........................................71
Camera....................................................................74
Gallery.....................................................................77
Music.......................................................................80
Google ‘Play Music’...............................................83
Video Player ...........................................................85
FM Radio.................................................................86

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Sound Recorder.....................................................87
More Apps ........................................................88
Play Store ...............................................................89
Settings...................................................................90
Troubleshooting and Support...............................98
For Your Safety - General Safety........................102
Technical Specifications.....................................113
Declaration of RoHS Compliance.......................114
Disposal of Your Old Device...............................115

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Device Overview

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Key Functions
Key
Function
Power Key •
Press to wake up your phone.
•Press and hold to select Silent, Vibrate or
Flight mode, or to power on and off.
•Press to switch your phone to Sleep mode.
Back
Touch to go to the previous screen.
Home
Touch to return to the Home Screen from any
application or screen.
Options
Press for Options.
Press and hold to view recent apps.
Volume Keys
Press or hold to turn the volume up or down.
Apps
Access the device Applications menu.
Status LED indicator
Red Less than 10% charge
Orange
Between 10 – 70%
Green
More than 70% charge
LED Flashing
Message or Missed Call Notification

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Installing the SIM Card, microSD Card*,
and Battery
Switch off your phone before installing or replacing the battery, SIM
card or microSD card* (optional accessory)
1. Remove the back cover by opening from the thumb catch:
2. Hold the SIM card with the cut corner as shown and slide it
into the card holder. This device uses the standard mini SIM
type, also known as 2FF. Do not insert a micro SIM (3FF)

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3. If you wish to increase the memory capacity insert a microSD
card (optional) with the metal contacts facing down as shown
4. Insert the battery by aligning the gold tabs on the battery with
the gold springs 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.
* The microSD card is not included in the box The SD Card is not
hot swappable, so you need to power cycle the device to read a
new SD card, and choose Unmount before removing the SD

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card.
Charging the Battery
When you first get your new phone you’ll need to charge the
battery.
1. Insert the charger lead carefully. Ensure that the plug is
inserted with the correct orientation. Do not force the
connector into the charger jack.
2. Connect the charger to a standardAC wall outlet.
3. Disconnect the charger when the battery is fully charged.
How much charge have you got?
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
battery level each time you wake up your phone.
If the phone is on, you’ll see the charging icon / on the
status bar.
View battery information and show charge level
From the Home screen press Options >System settings >
Battery to see what has been consuming battery power. Also
you can select the Battery Percentage check box to display the
exact charge level on the Status Bar.
System Reset
You can press the Emergency Call button from any lock screen,

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enter the code *983*987# into the dialler to reset your phone.
Battery and Charging Tips
•Only use the AC charger and USB lead supplied. Insert the
charger lead carefully.
•Be careful to avoid tripping over or pulling on the lead whilst it
is plugged in.
•Physical damage to the charging port is NOT covered by
warranty.
•The phone can also be charged by connecting it to a
computer using the USB lead supplied.
•Avoid high temperatures and direct sunlight. The battery will
not charge above 45°C
•Do not leave the battery in a discharged state. Charge the
battery promptly when flat.
•Keep your handset cool. High temperatures degrade the
battery more quickly.
•Normal charge time is 3-4 hours. Do not leave on charge for
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 poor network conditions (less than 2 bars) battery life is
reduced, turn off Bluetooth and Wi-Fi when not in use to
extend battery life.

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Powering On/Off
Make sure the SIM card is inserted and the battery is charged.
•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.
•If your device will not power on, remove and replace the
battery, leave on charge for 20 minutes and try again.
Setting Up for the First Time
When you first power on your phone or after a factory reset (see
Settings – Backup and Reset), you need to enter some settings
before use.
1. The default language is English (Australia) touch to change if
required or touch Start.
2. Select a Wi-Fi network if available or press Skip
3. Select Yes if you have a Google account or No to skip.
4. Configure the Google location options and touch Next.
5. Enter your name which the phone uses to personalise some
apps and touch Next.
6. You will be prompted to accept the terms of Google service.
Touch the arrow to continue.
7. Touch Finish to complete the setup.
8. Further assistance is given in the form of pop ups describing
how to use various features. Press OK to clear these notices.

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Locking/Unlocking your phone
Your phone allows you to quickly lock the screen and keys when
not in use and to turn the screen back on when you need it.
To lock the screen:
Press the Power Key to turn the screen off and lock the device,
NOTE: To save battery power, the phone automatically turns the
screen off after a period of time when you leave it idle. Review
this setting at Settings – Display – Sleep.
You can still receive messages and calls while the phone screen
is off. The device will wake up to alert you of incoming calls and
messages.
To unlock the phone:
Press the Power Key then press
and hold the Unlock button.
NOTE: If you have set an unlock
pattern, PIN, or password you’ll
need to enter the corresponding
pattern, PIN or password unlock
your screen.
TIP Press the Emergency Call
button at any locked screen to
open the dialler function for
Emergency Calls and system
reset (enter *983*987#)

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Using the Touch Screen
Your phone’s touch screen lets you control actions through a
variety of touch gestures.
•Touch or Tap
When you want to type using the onscreen keyboard, select
items, 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
before you start to move your finger. While dragging, do not
release your finger until you have reached the target position.
•Pinch in and out Zoom
In some apps (such as Camera, 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 phone to change from portrait to landscape.

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Getting to Know the Home Screen
The home screen is the starting point for applications, functions,
and menus. You can customize your home screen by adding
application icons, shortcuts, folders, widgets, and more. Swipe
the screen left or right to display additional screens.
Status &
Notifications
Drag the
notifications
bar down to
review
Back Home Options
Google Search
Wallpaper
Browser
Messaging
Apps
Contacts
Phone

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Access the Quick Settings Panel
Swipe down from the top of the screen and touch the
Quick Setting icon. Tap to enable or disable the features. Some
icons can be configured with a long press (press and hold):

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Changing the System Language
1. Touch Home > Apps > Settings > Language & input >
Language.
2. Select your chosen language.
Setting the Date and Time
1. Touch Home > Apps > Settings > Date & time.
2. Clear the Automatic date & time and Automatic time zone
check boxes if you want to set the date, time and time zone
yourself.
3. Set the date, time, time zone, and date/time format.
Changing Ringtone and Notification
Sounds
You can customise the ringtone for incoming calls and default
notification sound quickly.
1. Touch Home > Apps > Settings > Sound
2. Touch Phone ringtone or Default notification sound.
3. Touch the tone to hear, select the tone you want to use.
4. Touch OK.
NOTE: To adjust the ringtone for an individual caller, go to the
Contacts app, select the Contact > Options > Set ringtone for
that card. The Contact must be stored on the phone.

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Adjusting Volumes
The side volume keys work in three different ways:
1. When you are on a call use the volume keys to adjust the call
volume.
2. When you are listening to a media file, such as music, video or
games, the volume keys adjust the media volume.
3. At other times when you are not in either of the above states,
the volume keys set the ringtone volume or enable vibrate mode
at minimum volume.
1. Touch Home > Apps > Settings > Sound > Volumes.
2. Adjust the volume for music, video, games, and other media,
the ringtone and notification volume.
3. Touch OK to save.
Enable Silent or Vibrate mode in the following ways:
•Press and hold the Power Key and then touch to
enable silent mode, touch to enable vibrate mode, or
touch to disable silent mode.
•With no media application running pressing the volume keys
will control the Ring volume. When the icon appears in
the status bar, the phone is set to the vibrate mode. When the
icon appears in the status bar, the phone is in the silent
mode.
•Touch Home > Apps > Settings > Sound > Vibrate when
ringing

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Applying New Wallpapers
Set the home screen wallpaper:
1. Touch Home to return to your home screen
2. Press and hold on the home screen (long press) to bring up
the Choose wallpaper menu:
3. Select a wallpaper from Download Wallpapers, Gallery,
Live Wallpapers, Video Wallpaper or Wallpapers and
choose the image or animation you want to use. Some
cropping may be needed for Gallery images.
4. Touch OK at the top of the screen (for Gallery images) or
Set wallpaper for other images.
Changing Screen Brightness
1. Touch Home > Apps > Settings > Display > Brightness
2. Tick Automatic brightness to adjust brightness
automatically, or clear the box to set manually.
3. Touch OK.
Other Display Settings
Scenes – change wallpaper theme
Theme – change menu colours
Daydream – enable a screen saver when charging or docked
Font Size – change the font size for easier reading
Sleep – set the desired sleep time for your device.

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Protect Your Phone With Screen Locks
You can protect your phone by creating a screen lock with a
pattern, PIN or password to unlock the screen and keys.
1. Touch Home > Apps > Settings > Security.
2. Touch Screen lock.
3. Select from None, Long Press, Pattern, PIN or Password.
•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
screen.
The next time you turn on your phone or wake up the screen, you
must draw your unlock pattern or enter your PIN or password to
unlock it.
IMPORTANT: Screen lock options are listed in the approximate
order of the strength of their security, starting with None and
Long Press, which provide no security. Pattern provides minimal
security, although it can be more convenient than the stronger
options.
IMPORTANT TIP
If you forget your unlock pattern, PIN or password you have to
reset your device. From the locked screen, touch Emergency call,
enter the code *983*987# and follow the instructions. All data on
the handset (not the SD card) is erased.

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Monitoring the Phone Status
The status bar at the top of the home screen provides phone and
service status information on the right side. You can monitor the
phone status by checking the following status icons.
G GPRS network No Signal
E EDGE network
Signal strength (no data)
3G 3G network
Signal strength (data ready)
H HSDPA network
Mobile data in use
Flight mode
Ringer off
Emergency calls only
Microphone off (muted)
Battery flat
Vibrate on
Battery low
Speaker on
Battery partially drained Connected to a Wi-Fi
network
Battery full
Wi-Fi data in use
/ Battery charging
Headset connected
Bluetooth on