Zte Z963VL User manual
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Z963VL
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,
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Notice
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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
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damages caused by unauthorized modifications of the software.
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Used with permission.
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Version No.: R1.0
Edition Time: December 7, 2015
Manual No. :
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Contents
Getting Started.......................................................12
Knowing the Keys ............................................................14
Installing the nano-SIM Card/microSD Card .....................15
Charging the Battery........................................................16
Extending the Battery Life ................................................18
Powering On/Off ..............................................................18
Setting Up for the First Time.............................................18
Locking/Unlocking the Screen and Keys...........................19
Using the Touch Screen ...................................................20
Getting to Know the Home Screen ...................................24
Personalizing .........................................................27
Changing the System Language ......................................27
Setting the Date and Time................................................27
Changing Ringtone and Notification Sound ......................28
Turning On/Off System Sounds........................................28
Adjusting Volume.............................................................28
Switching to Silent Mode..................................................29
Applying New Wallpapers.................................................30
Changing Screen Brightness............................................30
Setting the Theme............................................................31
Setting the Home Screen Transition Effect .......................31
Protecting Your Phone With Screen Locks........................31
Protecting Your Phone With Encryption............................32
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Protecting Your Phone With Screen Pinning.....................34
Knowing the Basics...............................................36
Monitoring the Phone Status............................................36
Managing Notifications.....................................................36
Managing Shortcuts and Widgets.....................................40
Organizing With Folders ..................................................41
Rearranging the Primary Shortcuts ..................................42
Entering Text ...................................................................42
Editing Text......................................................................47
Opening and Switching Apps ...........................................48
Uninstalling or Disabling anApp.......................................48
Connecting to Networks and Devices..................50
Connecting to Mobile Networks........................................50
Connecting to Wi-Fi®.......................................................51
Connecting to Bluetooth®Devices....................................55
Connecting to Your Computer via USB.............................57
Connecting to Virtual Private Networks ............................60
Phone Calls ............................................................62
Placing and Ending Calls.................................................62
Answering or Rejecting Calls ...........................................63
Working With the Call History...........................................64
Calling Your Contacts.......................................................66
Checking Voicemail .........................................................66
Using Options During a Call.............................................67
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Managing Multi-party Calls...............................................68
Adjusting Your Call Settings .............................................70
Contacts .................................................................77
Checking Contact Details.................................................77
Adding a New Contact......................................................77
Setting Up Your Own Profile.............................................78
Importing, Exporting, and Sharing Contacts......................78
Working With Favorite Contacts .......................................81
Working With Groups.......................................................81
Searching for a Contact....................................................83
Editing Contacts...............................................................83
Web Accounts........................................................86
Adding or Removing Accounts..........................................86
ConfiguringAccount Sync ................................................87
Email.......................................................................89
Setting Up the First EmailAccount ...................................89
Checking Your Emails ......................................................89
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............................................96
Calendar .................................................................97
Viewing Your Calendars and Events.................................97
Creating an Event............................................................98
Editing or Deleting an Event.............................................99
Changing Calendar Settings ............................................99
Browser ................................................................100
Opening the Browser.....................................................100
Using Multiple Browser Tabs..........................................101
Downloading Files .........................................................101
Using Bookmarks ..........................................................102
Changing Browser Settings............................................103
Camera..................................................................104
Capturing a Photo..........................................................104
Recording a Video.........................................................107
Using Other Camera Modes ..........................................108
Using Manual Camera Mode .........................................108
Customizing Camera/Camcorder Settings...................... 110
Gallery...................................................................112
Opening Gallery............................................................. 112
Working With Albums..................................................... 112
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Working With Pictures....................................................113
Retouching Your Pictures...............................................115
Making a GIF Picture or a Collage..................................116
Playing Videos...............................................................117
Music ....................................................................118
Copying Music Files to Your Phone................................118
Viewing Your Music Library ............................................119
Setting a Song as the Default Ringtone..........................120
Playing Music.................................................................120
Managing Playlists.........................................................122
Video Player .........................................................123
Opening the Video Library..............................................123
Playing and Controlling Videos.......................................123
Managing Video Files.....................................................124
More Apps ............................................................126
Calculator ......................................................................126
Clock .............................................................................126
Downloads.....................................................................127
File Manager..................................................................128
Mi-Moment.....................................................................128
Sound Recorder.............................................................129
Task Manager................................................................130
Voice Dialer....................................................................130
GoogleApps..................................................................131
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Google Play™ Store ............................................133
Browsing and Searching forApps ..................................133
Downloading and Installing Apps....................................133
Creating a Google Wallet™ Account ..............................134
Managing Your Downloads ............................................135
Settings.................................................................136
General Settings............................................................136
Wireless and Networks ..................................................140
Device...........................................................................141
Personal........................................................................143
Accounts .......................................................................146
System..........................................................................147
Upgrading the Phone Software...........................149
Troubleshooting...................................................150
For Your Safety ....................................................155
General Safety...............................................................155
Radio Frequency (RF) Energy .......................................156
FCC Regulations...........................................................158
HearingAid Compatibility (HAC) regulations for Mobile
Phones..........................................................................159
Turning on the HAC Setting...........................................161
Distraction.....................................................................162
Product Handling...........................................................162
Electrical Safety.............................................................167
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Getting Started
Front camera
Proximity &
light sensor
Earpiece
camera
nano-SIM
/ microSDXC
card tray
Back key
Recent apps key
Home key
Home screen
camera
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Home Key
Dual-lens
camera
Power key
Speaker
Charging/USB Type-C
jack
Main microphone
Headset jack
Auxiliary microphone
Flash
Volume up key
Volume down
key
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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.
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 up key
Press or hold the key to turn up the volume for
media, alarm, ringtone, or notification.
Volume down
key
Press or hold the key to turn down the volume
for media, alarm, ringtone, or notification.
NOTE:
The positions of the Recent apps key and the Back key are
interchangeable through Settings > Navigation key.
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Installing the nano-SIM Card
/microSDXC Card
The nano-SIM card, and the microSDXC card can be installed or
removed while the phone is turned on. You need to unmount the
microSDXC card before removing it.
WARNING!
To avoid damage to the phone, do not use any non-standard
nano-SIM card cut from a card. Youcan get a standard nano-SIM
card from your service provider.
1. Insert the tip of the tray eject tool into the hole on the card
tray.
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2. Pull out the card tray and place the nano-SIM card (right)
/microSDXC card (left) facing down on the tray. Gently slide
the card tray in until it clicks into place.
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.
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/USB Type-C jack.
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2. Connect the charger to a standard AC power outlet. If the
phone is on, you’ll see a charging icon, such as or ,
appear in 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.
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Extending the Battery Life
Active applications, screen brightness levels, Bluetooth andWi-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.
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. Then touch Power off > OK.
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.
1. Touch the language field to select the language.
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2. Touch .
3. Follow the prompts to Select Wi-Fi, set Date & time, type
your Name, set screen lock to protect your phone, set
notification settings, and check Google services.
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.
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2. Touch and hold any blank area of the screen.
- or -
On the blank area of the screen, touch and hold at the
bottom right of the screen to open the Camera app.
- or -
Touch a notification twice consecutively to open the related
app.
NOTE:
If you have set an unlock pattern, a PIN or a password for your
phone (see Protecting Your Phone With Screen Locks), swipe up
on the screen and draw the pattern or enter the PIN or password
to unlock your phone.
Using the Touch Screen
Your phone’s touch screen enables you to control actions
through a variety of touch gestures.
Touch
When you want to type using the onscreen keyboard, select
items on the screen such as the application and settings
icons, or press the onscreen buttons, simply touch them with
your finger.
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