Zte X501 User manual

ZTE X501
User Guide

Contents
Using your phone....................1
Getting to know your phone...2
Onscreen icons........................3
Before getting started .............4
Inserting a memory card........4
Using the battery ...................5
Power on/off.............................7
Powering on ..........................7
Powering off ..........................7
Basic Operation.......................8
Screen control.......................8
Open and close the Launcher8
Switch to a recently used
application.............................9
Home screen.........................9
Display the dialing keypad...10
Switch to sleep mode .......... 11
Wake up your phone............ 11
Bluetooth®............................12
Text Input ...............................15
Android Keyboard................15
Swype..................................16
Appendix................................17
Care and maintenance ........17
Consumer limited warranty..18
Additional safety information21

1 Using your phone
Using your phone
Thanks for choosing the ZTE X501. It’s a CDMA2000 1X EVDO Digital Mobile
Phone, which is shortlyreferred to as ‘phone’ fromnow on. Under theAndroid
operating system, the phone supports 3G high-speed Internet access, which
brings you brand new experiences.
Don’t worry if the pictures we use to demonstrate your phone’s functions look
a little different from what you see on the screen. It’s the functions that matter.

Getting to know your phone 2
Search Key
Touch screen
Back key
Home key
Menu key
Earpiece
Speaker
Camera
Power key Headset jack
Volume keys
Memory card slot
Camera key
USB port
Getting to know your phone

3 Onscreen icons
Onscreen icons
Icons Descriptions Icons Descriptions
Signal strength No signal
Full battery Charging
Low battery In a call
Connected on 3G You have an unread message.
Speakerphone on You have an unheard
voicemail.
Call forwarding on You have an unread E-mail.
No memory card You have an unread G-mail.
Call held Connected to a PC
Vibration mode Music playing
Silence mode New calendar reminder
Flight mode Alarm clock on
Missed calls Wi-Fi function on
Bluetooth®function is on Receiving location data from
GPS
Roaming

Before getting started 4
Before getting started
Inserting a memory card
1. Open the memory card cover on the right side of the phone and insert a
memory card.
2. Push tightly until the card is installed in the right position and close the
cover.
3. Before you take out the card, please open the cover and press the card
inward to unlock.
Note:
This mobile phone supports memory cards. For details on compatibility
information of memory, please consult your manufacturer or supplier.

5 Before getting started
Using the battery
Inserting the battery
1. Open the battery cover on the back of your phone.
2. Align the battery's contact points with those of the phone and gently
press the battery down into place.
3. Replace the battery cover clicking it back into position.
Removing the battery
1. Switch off your phone.
2. Open the battery cover.
3. Lift the battery up and out of your phone.

Before getting started 6
Charging the battery
The rechargeable Li-ion battery that comes with your phone is ready to use
but is not charged. That’s easy to do. We’ll show you how below.
The first three times you use the battery, make sure it’s completely drained
before recharging and then recharge it fully. That will help to ensure its
optimum performance and a long life.
1. Connect the charger to your phone and plug it into an
110V/220V socket.
2. The battery indicator in the corner of the screen will
scroll up and down to show you it’s charging. Please
don’t worry if the phone and charger become warm
while charging. That’s completely normal.
3. When fully charged, the battery indicator will stop
scrolling.
4. Disconnect the charger from your mobile and unplug.
5. Or using USB cable which should be shielded cable.

7 Power on/off
Power on/off
Powering on
Long press the Power key until the power-on animation appears.
Powering off
Long press the Power key to display the menu Phone options and select
Power off.

Basic Operation 8
Basic Operation
Screen control
You can control your phone through a series of operations on the screen.
Press: you can press the items on the screen to select, open the
applications, or use the keyboard to input characters.
Slide: you can scroll up/down the page or scroll the page left/right by
sliding vertically or horizontally on the screen.
Long press: you can long press some items to get the item’s available
menu.
Drag: you can drag some items on the screen to realize some
operations.
Switch between landscape mode and portrait mode: you can switch
to the landscape mode by rotating your phone. The landscape mode is
only valid under some interfaces, such as text input interface, message
viewing interface, etc.
Open and close the Launcher
On the home screen, press the icon to open the Launcher. You can
slide the Launcher left or right to view more.
After opening the Launcher, press an icon to enter the corresponding

9 Basic Operation
application. Press the Back key to return to the previous screen. Press the
Home key to return to the home screen.
Switch to a recently used application
Press and hold the Home key. Awindow opens with icons of applications that
you’ve used recently.
Press an icon to open its application.
Home screen
Status bar
Screen Indicato
r
Notification ba
r
Display area
Icons
Tap the icon to open the
relevant application.
Messaging icon
Launcher icon
Tap the icon to view all installed
applications on the phone.
Tap and hold the icon to view the
home screen thumbnails.
Phone icon

Basic Operation 10
Add icons to the home screen
Long press the empty area on the home screen to pop up the Add to Home
screen menu. Select Shortcuts, Widgets, Folders, etc.
You can copy icons from the Launcher to the home screen by long pressing
an icon in the Launcher until the icon enlarges and the phone vibrates.
Move icons on the home screen
1. Long press an icon until the icon enlarges and the phone vibrates.
2. Drag the icon to your desired position and then release.
Delete icons on the home screen
1. Long press an icon until the icon enlarges and the phone vibrates.
2. Drag the icon into at the lower part of the screen to delete.
Change wallpaper
1. In idle mode, press the Menu key and select Wallpaper.
2. Press Gallery / Live wallpapers /Wallpapers to enter the image library.
3. Select one image and press Set wallpaper.
Display the dialing keypad
On the home screen, press the button to display the dialing

11 Basic Operation
keypad.
Switch to sleep mode
Sleep mode is a kind of power-saving mode, which prevents against
inadvertent operations.
If your phone has been in the idle mode for a while, it will automatically switch
to sleep mode. You can also press the Power key to turn off the screen and
enable sleep mode.
Note:
Within 15 minutes after the screen is switched to the Sleep mode, the
network will automatically disconnect; as the screen is awakened from the
Sleep mode, the network will connect again.
Wake up your phone
After the phone switches to the sleep mode, the screen will be turned off and
locked. In this case please awake your phone and unlock the screen if you
want to use your phone.
1. Press the Power key to turn on the screen.
2. Drag the icon to the right to unlock the screen.
If you've set unlock pattern or password, you need to draw the unlock pattern
or input the password to enter the main interface. (For details, please see

Basic Operation 12
Settings > Location & security > Set up screen lock >
Pattern/Password).
Bluetooth®
Via the Bluetooth®function, you can exchange data with other Bluetooth®
devices that are within a short distance. Because Bluetooth®devices
communicate through radio waves, interference might exist due to obstacles
or other electronic devices.
Turn on/off Bluetooth®
1. On the home screen, press the Menu key, then press Settings > Wireless
& networks.
2. Check or uncheck Bluetooth®to turn it on or off.
Pairing
1. In the Bluetooth®settings menu, press Scan for devices. Your phone
will scan and display all Bluetooth®devices found.
2. Press the ID of the desired device.
3. Press Pair.
4. If you are prompted to enter a passcode, try entering 0000 or 1234 (the
most common passcodes), or consult the documentation that came with
the device to learn its passcode.
5. When the owner of the other device enters the same passcode or accepts

13 Basic Operation
the connection, pairing is complete.
Send files via Bluetooth®
To send files via Bluetooth®, do as follows:
1. Select a file or item, such as a contact or a media file from an appropriate
application or File manager.
2. Press the Menu key then select Share > Bluetooth®.
3. Search for and pair with a Bluetooth®-enabled device.

Basic Operation 14
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.

15 Text Input
Text Input
Your phone supports theAndroid keyboard input method and the Swype
input method. TheAndroid keyboard supports multiple language inputs.
On the text screen, touch and hold the space where you usually write your
text until the Edit text menu is displayed. Touch Input method and select the
input options.
Android Keyboard
Delete a character before
the cursor.
Insert a smiley.
Change to symbol/number
mode. Tap again to change
back. Insert space
Touch once to capitalize the
next letter you type. Touch
and hold for all caps.
Select input method or
keyboard settings

Text Input 16
Swype
Swype is a text input method that allows you to enter a word by sliding your
finger or from letter to letter, lifting your finger between words.
Insert space
A
llows you to view Swype
Ti
p
s and Hel
p
.
Toggles from 123/ABC
mode to SYM mode.
Delete a character before
the cursor.
Touch once to capitalize the
next letter you type. Touch
and hold for all caps.

17 Appendix
Appendix
Care and
maintenance
Your device is a product of superior
design and craftsmanship and
should be treated with care. The
following suggestions will help you
protect your warranty coverage.
• Keep the device dry. Precipitation,
humidity, and all types of liquids
or moisture can contain minerals
that will corrode electronic
circuits. If your device does get
wet, remove the battery, and
allow the device to dry
completely before replacing it.
• Do not use or store the device in
dusty, dirty areas. Its electronic
components can be damaged.
• Do not store the device in hot
areas. High temperatures can
shorten the life of electronic
devices, damage batteries, and
warp or melt certain plastics.
• Do not store the device in cold
areas. When the device returns
to its normal temperature,
moisture can form inside the
device and damage electronic
circuit boards.
• Do not attempt to open the device
other than as instructed in this
guide.
• Do not drop, knock, or shake the
device. Rough handling can
break internal circuit boards and
fine mechanics.
• Do not use harsh chemicals,
cleaning solvents, or strong
detergents to clean the device.
• Do not paint the device.
• Unauthorized antennas,
modifications, or attachments
could damage the device and
may violate regulations
governing radio devices.
• Use chargers indoors.
• Always create a backup of data
you want to keep, such as

Appendix 18
contacts and calendar notes.
• To reset the device from time to
time for optimum performance,
power off the device and remove
the battery.
These suggestions apply equally
to your device, battery, charger, or
any accessory. If the device is not
working properly, take it to the
nearest authorized service facility
for service.
Consumer limited
warranty
ZTE®(‘Seller’) offers you a limited
warranty that the enclosed product
or products (the ‘Product’) will be
free from defects in material and
workmanship for a period that
expires one year from the date of
sale of the Product to you, provided
that you are the original end-user
purchaser of the Product and
provided that your purchase was
made from a supplier authorized by
the Seller. Transfer or resale of a
Product will automatically terminate
warranty coverage with respect to
that Product. This limited warranty is
not transferable to any third party,
including but not limited to any
subsequent purchaser or owner of
the Product. This limited warranty is
applicable only to end users in the
United States.
Seller will, at its sole and absolute
discretion, either repair or replace a
Product (which unit may use
refurbished parts of similar quality
and functionality) if found by Seller
to be defective in material or
workmanship, or if Seller
determines that it is unable to repair
or replace such Product, Seller will
refund the purchase price for such
Product, provided that the subject
Product (i) is returned to a Seller
authorized service center within the
one year warranty period, and (ii) is
accompanied by a proof of
purchase in the form of a bill of sale
or receipted invoice which
evidences that the subject Product