Zte Z955L User manual

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Z955L
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
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The Bluetooth®trademark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth
SIG, Inc. and any use of such trademarks by ZTE Corporation is
under license.
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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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LTE is a trademark of ETSI.
Other trademarks and trade names are the property of their
respective owners.
Version No.: R1.0
Edition Time: April 20, 2015
Manual No. : 079584507147

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Contents
Getting Started.......................................................12
Getting to Know Your Phone..............................................12
Knowing the Keys..............................................................14
Installing the micro-USIM Cards and the Battery...............14
Installing the microSDHC™ Card ......................................17
Charging the Battery..........................................................18
Extending the Battery Life..................................................20
Powering On/Off................................................................21
Restarting Your Phone.......................................................21
Setting Up for the First Time..............................................21
Locking/Unlocking the Screen and Keys ...........................22
Using the Touch Screen.....................................................23
Getting to Know the Home Screen ....................................27
Personalizing .........................................................28
Changing the System Language........................................28
Setting the Date and Time .................................................28
Changing Ringtone and Notification Sound.......................29
Turning On/Off System Sounds.........................................29
Adjusting Volume...............................................................30
Switching to Silent Mode ...................................................30
Applying New Wallpapers..................................................31
Changing Screen Brightness.............................................31
Setting the Home Screen Effect.........................................32

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Protecting Your Phone With Screen Locks........................33
Protecting Your Phone With Encryption.............................34
Knowing the Basics...............................................37
Monitoring the Phone Status .............................................37
Managing Notifications......................................................38
Managing Shortcuts and Widgets......................................41
Organizing With Folders....................................................42
Rearranging the Primary Shortcuts ...................................44
Entering Text......................................................................44
Editing Text........................................................................47
Opening and Switching Apps.............................................48
Connecting to Networks and Devices..................49
Connecting to Mobile Networks.........................................49
Connecting to Wi-Fi®.........................................................50
Connecting to Bluetooth®Devices.....................................55
Connecting to Your Computer via USB..............................58
Connecting to Virtual Private Networks.............................61
Phone Calls ............................................................63
Placing and Ending Calls...................................................63
Answering or Rejecting Calls.............................................64
Working With the Call Log.................................................65
Calling Your Contacts ........................................................67
Checking Voicemail...........................................................68
Using Options During a Call..............................................68

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Managing Multi-party Calls ................................................69
Adjusting Your Call Settings...............................................71
Contacts .................................................................78
Checking Contact Details...................................................78
Adding a New Contact.......................................................79
Setting Up Your Own Profile ..............................................79
Importing, Exporting, and Sharing Contacts ......................80
Working With Favorite Contacts.........................................82
Working With Groups.........................................................82
Searching for a Contact.....................................................84
Editing Contacts.................................................................85
Accounts ................................................................88
Adding or Removing Accounts...........................................88
Configuring Account Sync..................................................89
Email.......................................................................91
Setting Up the First EmailAccount ....................................91
Checking Your Emails........................................................92
Responding to an Email.....................................................92
Writing and Sending an Email............................................93
Adding and Editing Email Accounts...................................94
Changing General Email Settings......................................95
Messaging..............................................................96
Opening the Messaging Screen.........................................96
Sending a Message...........................................................96

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Replying to a Message......................................................97
Forwarding a Message......................................................98
Copying a Message...........................................................98
Changing Message Settings..............................................99
Calendar ...............................................................100
Viewing Your Calendars and Events................................100
Creating an Event............................................................102
Editing or Deleting an Event............................................102
Changing Calendar Settings............................................103
Browser ................................................................104
Opening the Browser.......................................................104
Downloading Files...........................................................105
Changing Browser Settings.............................................105
Camera..................................................................106
Capturing a Photo ...........................................................106
Recording a Video...........................................................109
Customizing Camera and Video Settings........................ 110
Gallery...................................................................112
Opening Gallery .............................................................. 112
Working With Albums ...................................................... 112
Working With Pictures..................................................... 113
Retouching Your Pictures................................................ 114
Playing Videos.................................................................116

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Music ....................................................................117
Copying Music Files to Your Phone .................................117
Viewing Your Music Library..............................................118
Setting a Song as the Default Ringtone...........................119
Playing Music...................................................................120
Managing Playlists...........................................................121
Play Music............................................................123
Playing Your Music ..........................................................123
Managing Playlists...........................................................126
Video Player.........................................................127
Opening the Video Library...............................................127
Playing and Controlling Videos........................................127
Managing Video Files......................................................128
Sound Recorder...................................................130
Recording a Voice Memo.................................................130
Playing a Voice Memo.....................................................130
More Apps ............................................................132
Calculator ........................................................................132
Chrome™ ........................................................................132
Clock................................................................................132
Dolby Audio......................................................................134
Downloads.......................................................................134
Drive ................................................................................134
File Manager....................................................................135

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Task Manager..................................................................135
Voice Dialer.....................................................................136
Google Apps....................................................................136
Settings.................................................................139
General Settings..............................................................139
Wireless and Networks....................................................143
Device .............................................................................144
Personal..........................................................................146
Accounts..........................................................................149
System ............................................................................150
Upgrading the Phone Software...........................151
Troubleshooting...................................................152
For Your Safety.....................................................157
General Safety ................................................................157
Radio Frequency (RF) Energy.........................................158
FCC Regulations.............................................................160
Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) regulations for Mobile
phones.............................................................................162
Turning on the HAC Setting.............................................165
Distraction .......................................................................166
Product Handling.............................................................166
Electrical Safety...............................................................171
Radio Frequency Interference.........................................172
Explosive Environments..................................................174

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Specifications ......................................................176

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Getting Started
Getting to Know Your Phone
Earpiece
Home Key
Back Key
Recent Apps Key
Touch Screen
Power Key
Front Camera
Volume Key
Proximity & Light
Sensor

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Charging/
micro-USB Jack
Headset Jack
Back Camera
Speaker
Flash

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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-USIM Cards and
the Battery
Switch off your phone before installing or replacing the battery or
the micro-USIM cards. You can install the micro-USIM cards into
the slots.
1. Insert your fingernail into the slot at the bottom left of the back

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cover and lift it up gently.
2. Hold the micro-USIM cards with the cut corner oriented as
shown and slip them into the card holders.
NOTE:
The micro-USIM card tray supports GSM/WCDMA/LTE
micro-USIM 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-USIM card cut from a
USIM card. You can get a standard micro-USIM 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.