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
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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
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Information on the website takes precedence.

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Edition Time: Feb 2013
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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