Zte Z965 User manual

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Z965
User Guide

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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 © 2017 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 manual 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.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
damages caused by unauthorized modifications of the software.

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actual product. Content in this manual may differ from the actual
product or software.
Trademarks
ZTE, Z965, and the ZTE logos are trademarks of ZTE
Corporation.
LTE is a trademark of ETSI.
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.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby,
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Laboratories.
The microSDXC™ logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
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Incorporated, registered in the United States and other countries.
Used with permission.
Other trademarks and trade names are the property of their
respective owners.
Edition Time: June 2017

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Table of Contents
Z965 ........................................................................... 1
User Guide ................................................................ 1
About This Manual ................................................... 2
Copyright © 2017 ZTE CORPORATION .................. 2
All rights reserved.................................................... 2
Notice ........................................................................ 2
Disclaimer ................................................................. 2
Trademarks ............................................................... 3
Edition Time: June 2017 .......................................... 3
Getting Started ....................................................... 12
Installing the nano-SIM Card (Included) and a microSDXC
Card (Not Included) ......................................................... 12
Charging the Battery ........................................................ 14
Extending the Battery Life ................................................ 16
Powering Your Phone On/Off ........................................... 16
Setting Up Your Phone for the First Time.......................... 17
Locking/Unlocking the Screen and Keys .......................... 17
Using the Touch Screen ................................................... 18
Getting to Know Your Phone ............................................ 20

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Getting to Know the Home Screen ................................... 23
Extended Home Screen ................................................... 24
Personalizing ......................................................... 26
Changing the System Language ...................................... 26
Setting the Date and Time ................................................ 26
Changing the Ringtone and Notification Sound ................. 27
Turning System Sounds On/Off ........................................ 27
Adjusting Volumes............................................................ 28
Switching to Silent or Vibration Mode ............................... 28
Using Do Not Disturb Mode .............................................. 29
Applying New Wallpapers ................................................. 30
Setting the Theme ............................................................ 31
Setting the Home Screen Transition Effect ....................... 31
Changing Screen Brightness ............................................ 31
Protecting Your Phone With Screen Locks ........................ 32
Using Your Fingerprint ...................................................... 33
Protecting Your Phone With Screen Pinning ..................... 35
Knowing the Basics ............................................... 37
Monitoring the Phone Status ............................................ 37
Managing Notifications ..................................................... 38
Managing Shortcuts and Widgets ..................................... 41
Organizing With Folders ................................................... 43
Rearranging the Primary Shortcuts ................................... 44
Entering Text .................................................................... 44
Google Keyboard ............................................................. 45

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TouchPal Keyboard .......................................................... 48
Editing Text ...................................................................... 55
Opening and Switching Apps ........................................... 56
Using Two Apps in Split-Screen Mode .............................. 57
Uninstalling or Disabling an App ....................................... 57
Connecting to Networks and Devices .................. 59
Connecting to Mobile Networks ........................................ 59
Connecting to Wi-Fi ......................................................... 61
Using Wi-Fi Direct
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Connecting to Bluetooth Devices ..................................... 66
Connecting to Your Computer via USB ............................. 68
Using the microSDXC Card as Portable or Phone Storage69
Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection .............................. 73
Connecting to Virtual Private Networks ............................ 75
Phone Calls ............................................................ 77
Placing and Ending Calls ................................................. 77
Answering or Rejecting Calls ........................................... 78
Working With the Call History ........................................... 79
Calling Your Contacts ....................................................... 81
Checking Voicemail ......................................................... 81
Using Options During a Call ............................................. 81
Managing Multi-party Calls ............................................... 82
Adjusting Your Call Settings ............................................. 84
Contacts .................................................................. 90

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Checking Contact Details ................................................. 90
Adding a New Contact ...................................................... 90
Setting Up Your Own Profile ............................................. 91
Importing, Exporting, and Sharing Contacts ...................... 91
Working With Favorite Contacts ....................................... 93
Working With Groups ....................................................... 94
Searching for a Contact .................................................... 96
Editing Contacts ............................................................... 96
Web Accounts ........................................................ 98
Adding or Removing Accounts .......................................... 98
Configuring Account Sync ................................................ 99
Email ..................................................................... 101
Setting Up the First Email Account ................................. 101
Checking Your Emails .................................................... 101
Writing and Sending an Email ........................................ 102
Responding to an Email ................................................. 102
Marking an Email as Unread .......................................... 103
Deleting an Email ........................................................... 103
Adding and Editing Email Accounts ................................ 104
Changing General Email Settings ................................... 105
Messaging ............................................................ 106
Opening the Messaging Screen ..................................... 106
Sending a Message ....................................................... 106
Replying to a Message ................................................... 107

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Forwarding a Message .................................................. 107
Deleting Messages or Threads ...................................... 108
Changing Message Settings .......................................... 108
Calendar ............................................................... 109
Viewing Your Calendars and Events ............................... 109
Creating an Event .......................................................... 110
Editing, Deleting or Sharing an Event .............................. 111
Changing Calendar Settings ........................................... 111
Searching an Event ....................................................... 112
Web Browser ........................................................ 113
Opening the Browser ..................................................... 113
Setting the Home Page .................................................. 113
Using Multiple Browser Windows ................................... 114
Downloading Files ......................................................... 114
Using Bookmarks .......................................................... 115
Clearing Browsing History .............................................. 116
Changing Browser Settings ............................................ 116
Camera .................................................................. 117
Capturing a Photo .......................................................... 117
Using Manual Camera Mode ......................................... 119
Using Other Camera Modes .......................................... 120
Recording a Video ......................................................... 120
Customizing Camera and Video Settings ....................... 122
Gallery ................................................................... 124

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Opening Gallery ............................................................. 124
Working With Albums ..................................................... 124
Working With Pictures .................................................... 125
Retouching Your Pictures ............................................... 127
Making a GIF or a Collage.............................................. 128
Playing Videos ............................................................... 129
Music .................................................................... 130
Copying Music Files to Your Phone ................................ 130
Viewing Your Music Library ............................................ 131
Setting a Song as the Default Ringtone .......................... 132
Playing Music ................................................................. 132
Managing Playlists ......................................................... 135
Video Player ......................................................... 136
Opening the Video Library .............................................. 136
Playing and Controlling Videos ....................................... 136
Managing Video Files ..................................................... 138
Sound Recorder ................................................... 140
Recording a Voice Memo ............................................... 140
Playing a Voice Memo .................................................... 140
More Apps ............................................................ 142
Backup & Restore .......................................................... 142
Calculator ...................................................................... 142
Clock ............................................................................. 142
Dolby Audio.................................................................... 144

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FM Radio ....................................................................... 144
Downloads..................................................................... 147
File Manager ................................................................. 148
Google Apps ......................................................... 149
Chrome ......................................................................... 149
Drive .............................................................................. 149
Duo ............................................................................... 149
Gmail ............................................................................. 149
Google .......................................................................... 150
Maps ............................................................................. 150
Photos ........................................................................... 150
Play Movies & TV .......................................................... 150
Play Music ..................................................................... 150
Play Store ...................................................................... 150
Voice Search ................................................................. 151
YouTube ........................................................................ 151
Settings ................................................................. 152
Wireless & Networks ...................................................... 152
Device ........................................................................... 155
Personal ........................................................................ 160
System .......................................................................... 165
Upgrading the Phone Software ........................... 166
Troubleshooting ................................................... 167