Zte Z718TL User manual

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Z718TL
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
Copyright © 2016 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
For Your Safety to be sure to use your phone properly and safely.
We offer self-service for our smart terminal device users. Please
visit the ZTE official website (at www.zteusa.com) for more
information on self-service and supported product models.
Information on the website takes precedence.
Disclaimer
ZTE Corporation expressly disclaims any liability for faults and

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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.
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SIG, Inc. and any use of such trademarks by ZTE Corporation is
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Laboratories.
LTE is a trademark of ETSI.

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Other trademarks and trade names are the property of their
respective owners.
Version No.: R1.0
Edition Time: September 20, 2016
Manual No.: 8090200100MT
WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the
State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm.

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Contents
Z718TL ......................................................................1
User Manual .............................................................1
About This Manual...................................................2
Copyright..................................................................2
Copyright © 2016 ZTE CORPORATION..................2
All rights reserved. ..................................................2
Notice........................................................................2
Disclaimer ................................................................2
Trademarks ..............................................................3
Version No.: R1.0 .....................................................4
Manual No.: 8090200100MT ....................................4
Getting Started.......................................................13
Getting to Know Your Phone ............................................13
Knowing the Keys ............................................................15
Installing the micro-SIM Card ...........................................15
Installing the microSDHC Card (Not Included) ..................17
Installing the Battery (Included) ........................................19
Charging the Battery ........................................................21

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Extending the Battery Life................................................ 23
Powering On/Off .............................................................. 23
Setting Up for the First Time ............................................ 23
Locking/Unlocking the Screen and Keys .......................... 24
To lock the screen and keys: ................................24
To unlock the screen and keys: ............................24
Using the Touch Screen................................................... 25
Getting to Know the Home Screen ................................... 28
Extended Home Screen Panels ............................29
To add a new home screen panel: ........................29
To delete a home screen panel:............................30
To adjust the order of a home screen panel:.......30
Personalizing..........................................................31
Changing the System Language ...................................... 31
Setting the Date and Time................................................ 31
Changing Ringtone and Notification Sound ...................... 32
Turning On/Off System Sounds........................................ 32
Adjusting Volume............................................................. 32
Switching to Silent or Vibration Mode ............................... 33
Using Do Not Disturb Mode ............................................. 33
To turn on Do not disturb mode: ..........................34
Applying New Wallpapers ................................................ 34

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Setting the Theme............................................................35
Setting the Home Screen Transition Effect .......................35
Changing Screen Brightness............................................35
Protecting Your Phone With Screen Locks........................36
Protecting Your Phone With Screen Pinning .....................37
Knowing the Basics...............................................39
Monitoring the Phone Status ............................................39
Managing Notifications .....................................................40
Managing Shortcuts and Widgets .....................................43
Organizing With Folders...................................................44
Rearranging the Primary Shortcuts...................................45
Entering Text....................................................................45
Gesture Typing.......................................................48
Editing Text ......................................................................50
Opening and Switching Apps............................................51
Uninstalling or Disabling an App .......................................52
Connecting to Networks and Devices..................53
Connecting to Mobile Networks ........................................53
To enable or disable data access:........................ 53
To get data services when roaming: ....................53
Connecting to Wi-Fi..........................................................55
Method one: WPS button (Recommended) .........56

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Method two: PIN number.......................................57
Connecting to Bluetooth Devices ..................................... 58
Connecting to Your Computer via USB............................. 61
Connecting to Virtual Private Networks ............................ 62
Phone Calls ............................................................64
Placing and Ending Calls ................................................. 64
Answering or Rejecting Calls ........................................... 65
Working With the Call History........................................... 66
Calling Your Contacts....................................................... 67
Checking Voicemail ......................................................... 68
Using Options During a Call............................................. 68
Managing Multi-party Calls............................................... 69
To respond to an incoming call while you’re on a
call:..........................................................................69
To switch between two calls: ................................70
Adjusting Your Call Settings ............................................. 71
To assign a speed dial key:...................................75
Contacts..................................................................77
Checking Contact Details................................................. 77
Adding a New Contact ..................................................... 77
Setting Up Your Own Profile............................................. 78
Importing, Exporting, and Sharing Contacts ..................... 79
Working With Favorite Contacts ....................................... 80

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Working With Groups .......................................................81
Searching for a Contact....................................................83
Editing Contacts...............................................................83
Web Accounts ........................................................87
Adding or Removing Accounts..........................................87
Configuring Account Sync ................................................88
Email .......................................................................90
Setting Up the First Email Account ...................................90
Checking Your Emails ......................................................90
Responding to an Email ...................................................91
Writing and Sending an Email ..........................................92
Adding and Editing Email Accounts ..................................93
Changing General Email Settings.....................................94
Messaging ..............................................................95
Opening the Messaging Screen .......................................95
Sending a Message .........................................................95
Replying to a Message.....................................................96
Forwarding a Message.....................................................97
Copying a Message .........................................................97
Changing Message Settings.............................................97
Calendar .................................................................98
Viewing Your Calendars and Events .................................98
Creating an Event ............................................................99
Editing, Deleting, Sharing an Event ................................100

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Changing Calendar Settings .......................................... 100
Web Browser........................................................101
Opening the Browser ..................................................... 101
Using Multiple Browser Windows ................................... 101
To open a new browser window: ........................101
To switch between browser windows: ...............102
Downloading Files ......................................................... 102
Changing Browser Settings............................................ 102
Camera..................................................................104
Capturing a Photo.......................................................... 104
Recording a Video ......................................................... 106
Using Manual Camera Mode ......................................... 106
Customizing Camera/Camcorder Settings...................... 108
Gallery...................................................................110
Opening Gallery............................................................. 110
Working With Albums..................................................... 110
To view album contents: .....................................110
To share albums, pictures, or videos:................110
To delete albums, pictures, or videos: ............... 111
To hide an album: ................................................ 111
Working With Pictures.................................................... 112

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Retouching Your Pictures ............................................... 113
Making a GIF Picture or a Collage.................................. 115
Playing Videos ............................................................... 116
Music .................................................................... 117
Viewing Your Music Library ............................................ 117
Playing Music................................................................. 118
Managing Playlists .........................................................120
Video Player .........................................................121
Opening the Video Library..............................................121
Playing and Controlling Videos.......................................121
Managing Video Files.....................................................122
Sound Recorder...................................................124
Recording a Voice Memo ...............................................124
Playing a Voice Memo....................................................124
To play a memo you just recorded:....................124
To play any saved memo: ...................................124
More Apps ............................................................126
Calculator ......................................................................126
Clock .............................................................................126
Downloads.....................................................................127
File Manager..................................................................128
Wi-Fi Utility.....................................................................128
Google Apps ..................................................................129

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Settings.................................................................131
Wireless and Networks .................................................. 131
Personal........................................................................ 133
Device ........................................................................... 138
Accounts ....................................................................... 142
System .......................................................................... 142
Troubleshooting...................................................144
For Your Safety ....................................................149
General Safety............................................................... 149
Radio Frequency (RF) Energy ....................................... 150
FCC Regulations ........................................................... 152
Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Mobile
Phones.......................................................................... 153
CTIA Requirements ....................................................... 155
Distraction ..................................................................... 157
Product Handling ........................................................... 157
Electrical Safety............................................................. 161
Radio Frequency Interference........................................ 162
Explosive Environments................................................. 164
Specifications.......................................................165

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Getting Started
Getting to Know Your Phone
Indicator light
Charging
/micro-USB jack
Power key
Earpiece
Proximity & light
sensor
Touch screen
Front camera
Home key
Main microphone

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Headset jack
Back cover
Flash
Back camera
Speaker
Auxiliary
microphone

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Knowing the Keys
Key
Function
Power key
Press and hold to turn on or off airplane
mode, power off or restart the phone.
Press to turn off or on the screen display.
Home key
Touch to return to the home screen from any
application or screen.
Touch and hold to use Google Search.
Back key
Touch to go to the previous screen.
Recent apps
key
Touch to see recently used apps.
Volume key
Press or hold either end of the key to turn the
volume up or down.
NOTE:
The positions of the Back key and the Recent apps key are
interchangeable through Settings > Navigation key.
Installing the micro-SIM Card
Power off your phone before installing or removing the micro-SIM
card.
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To avoid damage to the phone, do not use any other kind of SIM
cards, or any non-standard micro-SIM card cut from a SIM card.
You can get a standard micro-SIM card from your service
provider.
1. Insert your fingernail into the bottom left corner of the back
cover and lift it up gently.
2. Hold the microSDHC card with the cut corner oriented as
shown and slip it into the card slot.

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Installing the microSDHC Card (Not
Included)
The microSDHC card can be installed or removed while the
phone is turned on. You need to unmount the microSDHC card
before removing it. See Using the microSDHC Card as Portable
or Phone Storage.
1. Insert your fingernail into the bottom left corner of the back
cover and lift it up gently.

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2. Hold the microSDHC card with the cut corner oriented as
shown and slip it into the card slot.
NOTE:
Your phone supports a microSDHC card up to 32 GB.

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3. Replace the back cover.
Installing the Battery (Included)
1. Insert your fingernail into the bottom left corner of the back
cover and lift it up gently.
2. Hold the battery as shown and put it into the slot.

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