Zte Z955A User manual

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Z955A
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 © 2015 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.

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Disclaimer
ZTE Corporation expressly disclaims any liability for faults and
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.
Trademarks
ZTE and the ZTE logos are trademarks of ZTE Corporation.
Google and Android are trademarks of Google, Inc.
The Bluetooth®trademark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth
SIG, Inc. and any use of such trademarks by ZTE Corporation is
under license.
microSDHC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
Qualcomm®Snapdragon™ processors are products of
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
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Incorporated, registered in the United States and other countries.
Used with permission.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby,
Dolby Audio, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.

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Other trademarks and trade names are the property of their
respective owners.
Version No.: R1.0
Edition Time: October 10, 2015

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Contents
Getting Started.......................................................11
Getting to Know Your Phone ............................................11
Knowing the Keys ............................................................12
Installing the micro-SIM Cards and the Battery.................12
Installing the microSDHC™ Card .....................................15
Charging the Battery........................................................16
Extending the Battery Life ................................................18
Powering On/Off ..............................................................19
Restarting Your Phone .....................................................19
Setting Up for the First Time.............................................19
Locking/Unlocking the Screen and Keys...........................20
Using the Touch Screen ...................................................21
Getting to Know the Home Screen ...................................25
Personalizing .........................................................26
Changing the System Language ......................................26
Setting the Date and Time................................................26
Changing Ringtone and Notification Sound ......................27
Turning On/Off System Sounds........................................27
Adjusting Volume.............................................................28
Switching to Silent Mode..................................................28
Applying New Wallpapers.................................................29
Changing Screen Brightness............................................29
Setting the Home Screen Effect........................................30

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Protecting Your Phone With Screen Locks.......................31
Protecting Your Phone With Encryption............................32
Knowing the Basics...............................................35
Monitoring the Phone Status............................................35
Managing Notifications.....................................................36
Managing Shortcuts and Widgets.....................................39
Organizing With Folders ..................................................40
Rearranging the Primary Shortcuts ..................................41
Entering Text ...................................................................42
Editing Text......................................................................45
Opening and Switching Apps ...........................................46
Connecting to Networks and Devices..................47
Connecting to Mobile Networks........................................47
Connecting to Wi-Fi®.......................................................48
Connecting to Bluetooth®Devices....................................53
Connecting to Your Computer via USB.............................56
Connecting to Virtual Private Networks ............................59
Phone Calls ............................................................61
Placing and Ending Calls.................................................61
Answering or Rejecting Calls ...........................................62
Working With the Call Log................................................63
Calling Your Contacts.......................................................65
Checking Voicemail .........................................................66
Using Options During a Call.............................................66

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Managing Multi-party Calls...............................................67
Adjusting Your Call Settings .............................................69
Contacts .................................................................76
Checking Contact Details.................................................76
Adding a New Contact......................................................77
Setting Up Your Own Profile.............................................77
Importing, Exporting, and Sharing Contacts......................78
Working With Favorite Contacts .......................................80
Working With Groups.......................................................80
Searching for a Contact....................................................82
Editing Contacts...............................................................83
Accounts ................................................................86
Adding or Removing Accounts..........................................86
Configuring Account Sync ................................................87
Email.......................................................................89
Setting Up the First EmailAccount ...................................89
Checking Your Emails ......................................................90
Responding to an Email...................................................90
Writing and Sending an Email ..........................................91
Adding and Editing Email Accounts..................................92
Changing General Email Settings.....................................93
Messaging..............................................................94
Opening the Messaging Screen .......................................94
Sending a Message .........................................................94

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Replying to a Message ....................................................95
Forwarding a Message ....................................................96
Copying a Message.........................................................96
Changing Message Settings............................................97
Calendar .................................................................98
Viewing Your Calendars and Events.................................98
Creating an Event..........................................................100
Editing or Deleting an Event...........................................100
Changing Calendar Settings ..........................................101
Camera..................................................................102
Capturing a Photo..........................................................102
Recording a Video.........................................................105
Customizing Camera and Video Settings.......................106
Gallery...................................................................108
Opening Gallery.............................................................108
Working With Albums.....................................................108
Working With Pictures....................................................109
Retouching Your Pictures............................................... 110
Playing Videos............................................................... 112
Music.....................................................................113
Copying Music Files to Your Phone................................ 113
Viewing Your Music Library............................................ 114
Setting a Song as the Default Ringtone.......................... 115
Playing Music................................................................ 116

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Managing Playlists.........................................................117
Play Music............................................................119
Playing Your Music.........................................................119
Managing Playlists.........................................................122
Video Player .........................................................123
Opening the Video Library..............................................123
Playing and Controlling Videos.......................................123
Managing Video Files.....................................................124
Sound Recorder...................................................126
Recording a Voice Memo ...............................................126
Playing a Voice Memo....................................................126
More Apps ............................................................128
Calculator ......................................................................128
Chrome™ ......................................................................128
Clock .............................................................................128
Dolby Audio....................................................................130
Downloads.....................................................................130
Drive..............................................................................130
File Manager..................................................................131
Task Manager................................................................131
Voice Dialer....................................................................132
GoogleApps..................................................................132
Settings ................................................................135

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General Settings............................................................135
Wireless and Networks ..................................................139
Device...........................................................................140
Personal........................................................................141
Accounts .......................................................................145
System..........................................................................145
Upgrading the Phone Software...........................146
Troubleshooting...................................................147
For Your Safety ....................................................152
General Safety...............................................................152
Radio Frequency (RF) Energy .......................................153
FCC Regulations...........................................................155
HearingAid Compatibility (HAC) regulations for Mobile
phones ..........................................................................157
Turning on the HAC Setting...........................................160
Distraction.....................................................................161
Product Handling...........................................................161
Electrical Safety.............................................................166
Radio Frequency Interference........................................167
Explosive Environments.................................................169
Specifications.......................................................171

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Getting Started
Getting to Know Your Phone
Charging/
micro-USB Jack
Headset Jack
Earpiece
Home Key
Back Key
Recent Apps Key
Power Key
Front Camera
Volume Key

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Knowing the Keys
Key
Function
Power Key
Press and hold to turn on or off airplane
mode, restart, or power off.
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 open Google Search.
Back Key
Touch to go to the previous screen.
Recent Apps
Key
Touch to see recently used applications.
Volume Key
Press or hold either end of the key to turn the
volume up or down.
Installing the micro-SIM Cards and the
Battery
Switch off your phone before installing or replacing the battery or
the micro-SIM cards. You can install the micro-SIM cards into the
slots.
1. Insert your fingernail into the slot at the bottom right of the

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back cover and lift it up gently.
2. Hold the micro-SIM cards with the cut corner oriented as
shown and slip them into the card holders.
NOTE:
The micro-SIM card tray supports GSM/WCDMA/LTE
micro-SIM cards.

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WARNING!
To avoid damage to the phone, do not use any other kind of
USIM card, or any non-standard micro-SIM card cut from a
USIM card. You can get a standard micro-SIM card from your
service provider.
3. Insert the battery by aligning the metal contacts on the battery
with the metal contacts in the battery compartment. Gently
push down on the battery until it clicks into place.

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4. Align the back cover with the back of the phone and press the
cover back into place. Ensure that all the tabs are secure and
there are no gaps around the cover.
Installing the microSDHC™ Card
The microSDHC card can be installed and removed while the
phone is turned on. Unmount the microSDHC card before
removing it.
1. Remove the back cover.
2. Hold your microSDHC card with the metal contacts facing
down and slide it in.

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NOTE:
Some applications may require a microSDHC card to store
certain data on it and to work properly. Therefore, it is
recommended that you keep a microSDHC card installed and
not remove or replace it unnecessarily.
3. Replace the back cover.
Charging the Battery
Your phone‟s battery should have enough power for the phone to
turn on, find a signal, and make a few calls. You should fully
charge the battery as soon as possible.
If the battery is low, there will be a pop-up message on the

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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/micro-USB jack. Ensure
that the adapter is inserted in the correct direction. Do not
force the connector into the charging jack.
2. Connect the charger to a standard AC power outlet. If the

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phone is on, you‟ll see a charging icon, such as or ,
appear on the status bar.
3. Disconnect the charger when the battery is fully charged.
NOTE:
If the battery is extremely low, you may be unable to power on
the phone even when it is being charged. In this case, try again
after charging the phone for at least 20 minutes. Contact the
customer service if you still cannot power on the phone after
prolonged charging.
Extending the Battery Life
Active applications, screen brightness levels, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi
usage and GPS functionality can drain your battery. You can
follow the helpful tips below to conserve your battery power:
Reduce the screen backlight time.
Lower the screen brightness.
Turn Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and auto-sync off when not in use.
Disable the GPS function when not in use. Most applications
using this function will periodically query the GPS satellites
for your current location, and each query drains your battery.

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Powering On/Off
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.
Restarting Your Phone
If the screen freezes or takes too long to respond, try pressing
and holding the Power Key for about 10 seconds to restart the
phone.
Setting Up for the First Time
When you first power on your phone after you purchase it or
reset it to factory settings (see Backup and Reset), you need to
do some settings before using it.
Flick the language field to select the language and touch .
Then follow the prompts to set up Wi-Fi, Date & time, Google
services, and other options.

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Locking/Unlocking the Screen and
Keys
Your phone allows you to quickly lock the screen and keys (put
the phone to sleep mode) when not in use and to turn the screen
back on and unlock it when you need it.
To lock the screen and keys:
To quickly turn the screen off and lock the keys, press the Power
Key.
NOTE:
To save battery power, the phone automatically turns off the
screen after a certain period of time when you leave it idle. You
will still be able to receive messages and calls while the phone
screen is off.
To unlock the screen and keys:
1. Press the Power Key to turn the screen on.
2. Touch and hold any blank area of the screen.
- or -
Touch the Camera icon at the bottom right and swipe left to
open the Camera app.