Zte V983 User manual

ZTE V983
User Manual

2
LEGAL INFORMATION
Copyright © 2012ZTE 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.
Version No.: R1.0
Edition Time: 2013.02.18

3
Contents
For Your Safety........................................................8
General Safety...............................................................8
Distraction......................................................................9
Driving......................................................................9
Operating Machinery ................................................9
Product Handling .........................................................10
General Statement on Handling and Use................10
Small Children........................................................11
Demagnetization.....................................................11
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD).................................12
Antenna..................................................................12
Normal Use Position...............................................12
Air Bags..................................................................12
Seizures/ Blackouts................................................12
Repetitive Motion Injuries........................................12
Emergency Calls ....................................................13
Loud Noise.............................................................13
Phone Heating........................................................13
Electrical Safety...........................................................13
Accessories............................................................13
Connection to a Car................................................14
Faulty and Damaged Products................................14
Interference..................................................................14
General Statement on Interface..............................14

4
Pacemakers........................................................... 14
Hearing Aids .......................................................... 15
Medical Devices..................................................... 15
Hospitals................................................................ 15
Aircraft ................................................................... 15
Interference in Cars................................................ 16
Explosive Environments .............................................. 16
Petrol Stations and Explosive Atmospheres ........... 16
Blasting Caps and Areas........................................ 16
FCC Compliance......................................................... 17
Health and safety information...................................... 18
Radio Frequency (RF) Energy................................ 18
Getting Started.......................................................21
Overview..................................................................... 21
Keys Explained............................................................ 22
Starting up................................................................... 22
Installing the SIM/SD Card..................................... 22
Removing SIM/SD Card......................................... 24
Charging the Battery.............................................. 24
Switching Your Phone On/Off...................................... 24
Restarting the Phone................................................... 25
Setting Up Your Phone for the First Time............... 25
Switching to Sleep Mode........................................ 25
Waking Up Your Phone.......................................... 25
Getting Around Your Phone......................................... 26
Touch Control ........................................................ 26

5
Home Screen..........................................................26
Status and Notification Icons...................................27
Using the Notification Panel....................................28
Phone Calls............................................................29
Making Calls................................................................29
Calling from the Phone...........................................29
Calling from Your Contacts.....................................29
Calling from Your Call History.................................29
Calling from a Text Message ..................................30
Receiving Calls............................................................30
Answering a Call.....................................................30
Rejecting a Call ......................................................30
Muting a Call...........................................................30
Turning the Speakerphone On/Off..........................31
Ending a Call..........................................................31
Contacts .................................................................31
Creating a Contact.......................................................31
Searching for a Contact................................................31
Messaging..............................................................32
The Message Box........................................................32
Sending a Message .....................................................32
Message Settings ........................................................33
Touch Input Settings....................................................33
Adding a New Network Connection.....................33
Turning On Wi-Fi..........................................................34

6
Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network .................................... 34
Checking the Wi-Fi Network Status ............................. 34
USB tethering & portable hotspot................................. 35
Enabling USB tethering.......................................... 35
Disabling USB tethering......................................... 35
Enabling the Wi-Fi Hotspot..................................... 35
Disabling the Wi-Fi Hotspot.................................... 36
Browsing the Internet............................................36
Browsing Options ........................................................ 37
Using Bookmarks ........................................................ 37
Editing a Bookmark................................................ 37
Deleting a Bookmark.............................................. 37
Changing Browser Settings ......................................... 38
Bluetooth................................................................38
Making the Most of Multimedia.............................39
Taking Pictures with Your Camera............................... 39
Shooting Video with Your Camcorder.......................... 39
Listening to Your FM Radio ......................................... 39
Playing Your Music...................................................... 40
Opening Your Gallery.................................................. 40
Making Voice Memos .................................................. 40
Using Your Google Applications..........................41
Gmail........................................................................... 41
Using Google Talk....................................................... 42
Latitude ....................................................................... 42

7
Sorting out Your Phone Settings .........................42
Setting Date and Time .................................................42
Display Settings...........................................................42
Sound Settings.............................................................43
Language Settings.......................................................43
Switching Network Modes.......................................43
Switching Networks ................................................44
Setting Access Point Names...................................44
Security Settings..........................................................44
Protecting Your Phone with a Pattern.....................44
Protecting Your Phone with a PIN or Password ......45
Disabling Screen Unlock Security...........................45
Protecting Your SIM Card with a PIN......................46
Setting up Credential Storage.................................47
Managing Your Device Memory...................................47
Privacy: Reset to Factory Settings................................47
Applications .................................................................48
Installing an Application..........................................48
Removing an Application........................................48
Moving an Application.............................................49
Managing Other Settings..............................................49
Accessibility............................................................49
Text-to-speech Output............................................49
Other Applications.................................................50
Alarms .........................................................................50
Calculator.....................................................................50

8
For Your Safety
General Safety
Don’t make or receive
handheld calls while
driving. And never text
while driving.
Don’t use at petrol
stations.
Keep your phone at
least 15 mm away from
your ear or body while
making calls.
Your phone may produce
a bright or flashing light.
Small parts may cause
a choking.
Don’t dispose of your
phone in fire.
Your phone can
produce a loud sound.
Avoid contacting with
anything magnetic.
Keep away from
pacemakers and other
electronic medical
devices.
Avoid extreme
temperatures.
Switch off when asked
to in hospitals and
medical facilities.
Avoid contacting with
liquids. Keep your phone
dry.
Switch off when told to
in aircrafts and airports.
Don’t take your phone
apart.

9
Switch off when near
explosive materials or
liquids.
Only use approved
accessories.
Don’t rely on your
phone for emergency
communications.
To prevent possible
hearing damage, do not
listen at high volume
levels for long periods.
Distraction
Driving
Full attention must be given to driving at all times in order to
reduce the risk of an accident. Using a phone while driving
(even with a hands free kit) can cause distraction and lead to
an accident. You must comply with local laws and
regulations restricting the use of wireless devices while
driving.
Operating Machinery
Full attention must be given to operating the machinery in
order to reduce the risk of an accident.

10
Product Handling
General Statement on Handling and Use
You alone are responsible for how you use your phone and
any consequences of its use.
You must always switch off your phone wherever the use of a
phone is prohibited. Use of your phone is subject to safety
measures designed to protect users and their environment.
Always treat your phone and its accessories with care
and keep it in a clean and dust-free place.
Do not expose your phone or its accessories to open
flames or lit tobacco products.
Do not expose your phone or its accessories to liquid,
moisture or high humidity.
Do not drop, throw or try to bend your phone or its
accessories.
Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or
aerosols to clean the device or its accessories.
Do not paint your phone or its accessories.
Do not attempt to disassemble your phone or its
accessories, only authorized personnel can do so.
Do not expose your phone or its accessories to extreme
temperatures, minimum - [20] and maximum + [50]
degrees Celsius.