Zte Z995 User manual

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ZTE USER
MANUAL
Z995
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 © 2013 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.zte.com.cn) 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.
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Edition Time: Feb 2013
Manual No.:

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Table of Contents
Getting Started.......................................................11
Starting up................................................................... 11
Installing the micro-SIM Card and Battery .............. 11
Installing the microSDTM Card................................. 13
Removing the Battery and SIM/microSD Card........ 13
Charging the Battery.............................................. 14
Switching Your Phone On/Off...................................... 14
Setting Up Your Phone for the First Time............... 15
Switching to Sleep Mode........................................ 16
Waking Up Your Phone.......................................... 16
Getting Around............................................................ 16
Touch Control ........................................................ 16
Getting to Know Your Phone ....................................... 18
Key Functions.............................................................. 19
Home Screen......................................................... 20
Status and Notification Icons.................................. 22
Using the Notification Panel ................................... 25
Phone Calls ............................................................26
Making Calls................................................................ 26
Calling From the Dialer........................................... 26
Calling From Your Contacts ................................... 26
Calling From Your Call History ............................... 27
Calling From a Text Message................................. 27
Using Speed Dial ................................................... 27

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How to Receive Calls...................................................28
Answering a Call.....................................................28
Rejecting a Call ......................................................28
Muting a Call...........................................................29
Putting a Call on Hold.............................................29
Turning the Speakerphone On/Off..........................29
Ending a Call..........................................................29
Adjusting Your Call Settings.........................................29
People.....................................................................32
Importing and Exporting Contacts ................................32
Importing or Exporting Contacts (SIM Card)............32
Importing or Exporting Contacts (microSD or Phone
Storage)..................................................................33
Sharing Contacts Information.......................................33
Creating a Contact.......................................................33
Adding a Contact to Favorites......................................34
Searching for a Contact................................................34
Creating a New Group .................................................34
Entering Text..........................................................36
Android Keyboard ........................................................36
TouchPal Keyboard......................................................37
Choosing Touch Input Settings ....................................42
Messaging..............................................................43
Message Box...............................................................43
Sending a Message .....................................................43

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Changing Message Settings........................................ 44
Email .......................................................................46
Creating an Email Account .......................................... 46
Receiving Emails......................................................... 46
Composing and Sending an Email............................... 46
Replying to or Forwarding an Email............................. 47
Deleting an Email Account........................................... 48
Email Settings ............................................................. 48
Getting Connected to the Internet........................49
Adding a New Mobile Data Connection........................ 49
Turning On Wi-Fi......................................................... 50
Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network .................................... 50
Checking the Wi-Fi Network Status ............................. 50
Browsing the Internet............................................51
Opening a Web Page .................................................. 51
Browsing Options ........................................................ 51
Using Bookmarks ........................................................ 52
Editing a Bookmark................................................ 52
Deleting a Bookmark.............................................. 53
Changing Browser Settings ......................................... 53
Bluetooth®..............................................................54
Using Bluetooth........................................................... 54
Making the Most of Multimedia.............................55
Taking Pictures With Your Camera.............................. 55

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Adjusting Camera Settings...........................................55
Shooting Video With Your Camcorder..........................56
Adjusting Your Video Settings......................................56
Playing Your Music ......................................................57
Creating Playlists....................................................59
Managing Playlists..................................................59
Adding a Song to a Playlist.....................................59
Setting a Song as Ringtone....................................59
Playing Your Videos.....................................................60
Opening Your Gallery...................................................60
Making Memorable Memos..........................................61
Using Your Google™ Applications......................62
Gmail...........................................................................62
Using Google Calendar................................................63
Using Google TalkTM ....................................................63
Opening Google Talk..............................................63
Adding a New Friend..............................................63
Changing Your Online Status..................................64
Starting a Chat........................................................64
Google LocalTM.............................................................65
Google LatitudeTM ........................................................65
Google MusicTM............................................................66
Sorting out Your Phone Settings .........................68
Setting Date and Time .................................................68
Changing Display Settings...........................................68

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Sound Settings............................................................ 69
Language Settings....................................................... 69
Mobile Network Services............................................. 69
Security Settings.......................................................... 69
Protecting Your Phone With a Screen Unlock Pattern
.............................................................................. 70
Protecting Your Phone With Encryption.................. 71
Protecting Your SIM Card With a PIN..................... 73
Setting Up Credential Storage................................ 74
Managing Your Device Memory................................... 74
Privacy: Reset to Factory Settings............................... 75
Managing Applications................................................. 75
How to Install an Application .................................. 75
Managing Other Settings............................................. 76
Search Settings...................................................... 76
Data Usage............................................................ 77
Connect to PC........................................................ 78
Accessibility ........................................................... 78
Developer Options ................................................. 78
About Phone.......................................................... 78
Other Applications.................................................79
Alarms......................................................................... 79
Setting a New Alarm .............................................. 79
Using Bed Clock..................................................... 79
Calculator.................................................................... 80
Chrome ....................................................................... 80

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Downloads...................................................................80
File Manager................................................................81
Google+.......................................................................81
News and Weather.......................................................81
NotePad.......................................................................82
Task Manager..............................................................82
Timer ...........................................................................82
YouTube......................................................................83
Upgrading the Phone Software ............................84
Troubleshooting ....................................................85
For Your Safety......................................................91
General Safety.............................................................91
Radio Frequency (RF) Energy......................................92
FCC Compliance..........................................................94
Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Mobile
Phones ........................................................................95
CTIA Requirements......................................................97
Distraction....................................................................98
Driving....................................................................98
Operating Machinery ..............................................99
Product Handling .........................................................99
General Statement on Handling and Use................99
Small Children......................................................101
Demagnetization...................................................102
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)...............................102

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Antenna ............................................................... 102
Normal Use Position ............................................ 102
Air Bags............................................................... 103
Seizures/Blackouts............................................... 104
Repetitive Strain Injuries ...................................... 104
Emergency Calls.................................................. 104
Loud Noise........................................................... 105
Phone Heating..................................................... 105
Electrical Safety......................................................... 105
Accessories.......................................................... 105
Connection to a Car ............................................. 105
Faulty and Damaged Products............................. 105
Interference............................................................... 106
General Statement on Interference ...................... 106
Pacemakers......................................................... 106
Hearing Aids ........................................................ 106
Medical Devices................................................... 107
Hospitals.............................................................. 107
Aircraft ................................................................. 107
Interference in Cars.............................................. 107
Explosive Environments ............................................ 108
Gas Stations and Explosive Atmospheres............ 108
Blasting Caps and Areas...................................... 108

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

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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.
4. Press the cover gently back into place until you hear a
click.

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Installing the microSDTM Card
1. Hold your microSD card with the metal contacts facing
down and slide it into the microSD card slot until you hear
a click.
2. Press the cover gently back into place until you hear a
click.
Removing the Battery and SIM/microSD Card
1. Make sure that your mobile phone is off.
2. Remove the back cover.
3. Lift the battery up and out.
4. Slide the SIM card out.
5. Push the microSD card and, after you hear a click, slide
the card out.

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Charging the Battery
When you first get your new phone you’ll need to charge the
battery.
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 charger jack. Ensure that the
adapter is inserted with the correct orientation. Do not
force the connector into the charger 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 SIM card is in your phone and the battery is

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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
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 SIM 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.

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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.
Waking Up Your Phone
1. Press the Power Key to activate your screen display.
2. Touch and hold to unlock the screen.
NOTE: If you have set a face lock, 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 look at the front camera,
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,

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select items onscreen such as application and settings
icons, or press onscreen buttons, simply touch them with
your finger.
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.

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Getting to Know Your Phone

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Key Functions
Key
Function
Power Key
Press and hold to turn on or off flight
mode, enable silent mode, vibration mode
or sound, or to power off.
Press to switch your phone to Sleep
mode.
Press to wake up your phone.

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Home Key
Touch to return to the home screen from
any application or screen.
Touch and hold to see recently used
applications.
Menu Key
Touch to get the options for the current
screen.
Back Key
Touch to go to the previous screen.
Volume Key
Press or hold either end to adjust volumes.
Home Screen
You can customize your home screen. Set your own
wallpaper, add widgets or application shortcuts you need,
organize icons with folders, or remove them as you like.
Status & Notifications
Widget
Favorite shortcuts
Wallpaper
Shortcuts