Zte Z777 User manual

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Z777 USER
MANUAL
www.zteusa.com

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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 © 2014 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
chapter “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.ztedevice.com) for more
information on self-service and supported product models.
Information on the website takes precedence.

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Disclaimer
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damages caused by unauthorized modifications of the software.
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Version No.: R1.0
Edition Time: 2014.3

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Table of Contents
Getting Started.......................................................11
Starting Up.................................................................. 11
Installing the micro-SIM Card and Battery .............. 11
Installing the microSDHCTM Card (Not Included) .... 13
Charging the Battery.............................................. 14
Switching Your Phone On/Off...................................... 15
Setting Up Your Phone for the First Time............... 15
Switching to Sleep Mode........................................ 16
Waking Up Your Phone.......................................... 17
Getting Around............................................................ 17
Touch Control ........................................................ 17
Getting to Know Your Phone ....................................... 18
Knowing the Keys........................................................ 21
Home Screen......................................................... 21
Status and Notification Icons.................................. 23
Using the Notification Panel ................................... 25
Phone Calls ............................................................28
Making Calls................................................................ 28
Calling From the Dialer........................................... 28
Calling From Your Contacts ................................... 28
Calling From a Text Message................................. 29
Using Speed Dial ................................................... 29
Receiving Calls............................................................ 30
Answer a Call......................................................... 30

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Reject a Call...........................................................30
Muting a Call...........................................................30
Putting a Call on Hold.............................................30
Turning the Speakerphone On/Off..........................31
Ending a Call..........................................................31
Adjusting Your Call Settings.........................................31
People.....................................................................33
Importing and Exporting Contacts ................................33
Importing or Exporting Contacts (micro-SIM Card)..33
Importing or Exporting Contacts (microSDHC or
Phone Storage) ......................................................34
Sharing Contacts Information.......................................34
Creating a Contact.......................................................34
Adding a Contact to Favorites......................................35
Searching for a Contact................................................35
Creating a New Group .................................................35
Entering Text..........................................................37
Change Input Methods.................................................37
Android Keyboard ........................................................37
TouchPal Keyboard......................................................39
Google Voice Typing....................................................43
Input Method Settings..................................................43
Messaging..............................................................45
Message Box...............................................................45
Sending a Message .....................................................45

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Changing Message Settings........................................ 46
Email .......................................................................49
Creating an Email Account .......................................... 49
Receiving Emails......................................................... 49
Composing and Sending an Email............................... 49
Replying to or Forwarding an Email............................. 50
Deleting an Email Account........................................... 51
Email Settings ............................................................. 51
Getting Connected to the Internet........................52
Adding a New Mobile Data Connection........................ 52
Turning On Wi-Fi......................................................... 53
Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network .................................... 53
Adding a Wi-Fi Network............................................... 53
Checking the Wi-Fi Network Status ............................. 54
Adding WPS Network.................................................. 54
Browsing the Internet............................................55
Opening a Web Page .................................................. 56
Browsing Options ........................................................ 56
Using Bookmarks ........................................................ 57
Editing a Bookmark................................................ 57
Deleting a Bookmark.............................................. 57
Using Multiple Browser Tabs....................................... 58
Changing Browser Settings ......................................... 59
Using Wi-Fi Direct..................................................60
Connecting to Another Device via Wi-Fi Direct ............ 60

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Sending Data via Wi-Fi Direct ......................................60
Receiving Data via Wi-Fi Direct....................................61
Bluetooth®..............................................................62
Using Bluetooth............................................................62
Making the Most of Multimedia.............................64
Taking Pictures With Your Camera ..............................64
Adjusting Camera Settings...........................................66
Shooting Video With Your Camcorder..........................67
Adjusting Your Video Settings......................................68
Playing Your Music ......................................................68
Playing Your Videos.....................................................70
Opening Your Gallery...................................................71
Making Memorable Memos..........................................72
Recording a Voice Memo........................................72
Playing a Voice Memo............................................73
Using Your Google™ Applications......................74
Gmail...........................................................................74
Google Calendar..........................................................75
Google+.......................................................................75
Google Maps ...............................................................76
Getting Your Location.............................................76
Searching for a Location.........................................77
Getting Directions to Your Destination ....................77
Searching for Local Places .....................................78
Google MusicTM............................................................79

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Playing Your Music ................................................ 79
Sorting out Your Phone Settings..........................82
Setting Date and Time................................................. 82
Changing Display Settings........................................... 82
Sound Settings............................................................ 83
Language Settings....................................................... 83
Mobile Network Services............................................. 83
Security Settings.......................................................... 83
Protecting Your Phone With a Screen Unlock Pattern
.............................................................................. 84
Protecting Your Phone With Encryption.................. 85
Protecting Your micro-SIM Card With a PIN........... 86
Setting Up Credential Storage................................ 87
Managing Your Device Memory................................... 88
Privacy: Reset to Factory Settings............................... 88
Managing Applications................................................. 89
How to Install an Application .................................. 89
Managing Other Settings............................................. 90
Data Usage............................................................ 90
Connect to PC........................................................ 90
Accessibility ........................................................... 91
Developer Options ................................................. 91
About Phone.......................................................... 92
Other Applications.................................................93
Clock........................................................................... 93

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Set a New Alarm.....................................................93
Use Bed Clock........................................................93
Check World Time..................................................94
Use the Stopwatch and Countdown........................94
Calculator.....................................................................94
Chrome........................................................................94
Downloads...................................................................95
File Manager................................................................95
News and Weather.......................................................95
Task Manager..............................................................96
YouTube......................................................................96
Upgrading the Phone Software ............................97
Troubleshooting ....................................................98
For Your Safety....................................................104
General Safety...........................................................104
Radio Frequency (RF) Energy....................................105
FCC Compliance........................................................107
Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) regulations for Mobile
phones.......................................................................108
Distraction..................................................................110
Driving..................................................................110
Operating Machinery ............................................110
Product Handling .......................................................111
General Statement on Handling and Use..............111
Battery..................................................................112

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Small Children...................................................... 113
Demagnetization.................................................. 114
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD).............................. 114
Antenna ............................................................... 114
Normal Use Position ............................................ 114
Air Bags............................................................... 114
Seizures/Blackouts............................................... 115
Repetitive Strain Injuries ...................................... 115
Emergency Calls.................................................. 115
Loud Noise........................................................... 116
Phone Heating..................................................... 116
Electrical Safety......................................................... 116
Accessories.......................................................... 116
Connection to a Car ............................................. 116
Faulty and Damaged Products............................. 117
Radio Frequency Interference ................................... 117
General Statement on Interference ...................... 117
Pacemakers......................................................... 117
Hearing Aids ........................................................ 118
Medical Equipment............................................... 118
Aircraft ................................................................. 118
Interference in Vehicles........................................ 118
Explosive Environments ............................................ 119
Gas Stations and Explosive Atmospheres............ 119
Blasting Caps and Areas...................................... 119

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Getting Started
Starting Up
Installing the micro-SIM Card and Battery
Turn off your phone before installing or replacing the battery or
micro-SIM card.
1. Remove the back cover.
2. Hold the micro-SIM card with the cut corner oriented as
shown and slip it into the card holder.

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IMPORTANT: Your phone only supports micro-SIM card.
Please do not insert other kinds of SIM card.
3. Insert the battery by aligning the golden contacts on the
battery and those in the battery compartment. Gently
push down on the battery until it clicks into place.
4. Press the back cover gently back into place until you hear
a click.

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Installing the microSDHCTM Card (Not
Included)
The microSDHC card can be installed and removed while the
phone is turned on. Unmount the microSDHC card before
removing or replacing it.
1. Remove the back cover.
2. Insert the microSDHC card into the slot with the golden
contacts on the card facing down.

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NOTE: Some applications may require a microSDHC card to
work normally or may store data on it. Therefore, it is
recommended that you not install, remove or replace the
microSDHC card randomly.
Charging the Battery
Although the battery comes partially charged, it is
recommended you fully charge the battery before using your
phone for the first time.
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
exact battery level each time you wake up your phone.
WARNING! Use only ZTE-approved chargers and cables.
The use of unapproved accessories could damage your
phone or cause the battery to explode.
1. Connect the adapter to the charging jack. Ensure that the

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adapter is inserted with the correct orientation. Do not
force the connector into the charging jack.
2. Connect the charger to a standard AC wall outlet.
3. Disconnect the charger when the battery is fully charged.
Switching Your Phone On/Off
Make sure the micro-SIM card is in your phone and the
battery is charged.
Press and hold the Power Key to switch on your phone.
To switch it off, press and hold the Power Key to get the
phone options. Touch Power off, and then touch OK
Setting Up Your Phone for the First Time
When you first power on your phone after you purchase it or
reset it to factory settings (see Sorting out Your Phone

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Settings - Privacy: Reset to Factory Settings), you need to
set up your phone settings before using it.
1. Flick the language field to select the language you want to
use and then touch Start.
2. If you’ve got a Google Account or Gmail, touch Yes to
sign in to your account. Or touch No to get an account.
You can also touch Not now to set up an account later.
3. Configure the Google location options and touch .
4. Enter your name which the phone uses to personalize
some apps and touch .
5. You will be prompted to accept the terms of Google
service. Touch to continue.
6. Touch Finish.
NOTE: If the micro-SIM card is not installed, the phone would
prompt you to connect to a Wi-Fi network before asking you
to sign in to a Google Account.
Switching to Sleep Mode
To save battery power, Sleep Mode suspends your phone to
a power-saving state while the display is off. Your phone also
goes into Sleep Mode by itself when the display is
automatically turned off after a certain period of time, which
you can set in Settings > Display > Sleep.
Press the Power Key to switch to Sleep Mode.

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Waking Up Your Phone
1. Press the Power Key to activate your screen display.
2. Touch and hold to unlock the screen.
-or-
You can drag towards any direction to access the
application shortcuts. Touch an application or function
icon to unlock the screen and open the application or
enable the function quickly.
NOTE: If you have set an unlock pattern, a PIN or password
for your phone (see chapter Sorting out Your Phone Settings
–Security Settings –Protecting Your Phone With a Screen
Lock) you’ll need to draw the pattern, or enter the
PIN/password to unlock your screen.
Getting Around
Touch Control
Your phone’s touch screen lets you control actions through a
variety of touch gestures.
Touch
When you want to type using the onscreen keyboard,
select items onscreen such as application and settings
icons, or press onscreen buttons, simply touch them with
your finger.

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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 some apps (such as 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 screen
For most screens, you can automatically change the
screen orientation from portrait to landscape by turning
the phone sideways.
Getting to Know Your Phone

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