Zte Z998 User manual

Z998
User Manual

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
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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
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Version No.: R1.0
Edition Time : 2013.3.20

Contents
Getting Started .......................................................12
Overview ..................................................................... 12
Keys Explained............................................................ 13
Starting up................................................................... 14
Installing the SIM/microSD Card and Battery.......... 14
Removing the Battery and SIM/microSD Card........ 16
Charging the Battery .............................................. 16
Switching Your Phone On/Off ...................................... 17
Setting Up Your Phone for the First Time ............... 17
Switching to Sleep Mode........................................ 18
Waking up Your Phone .......................................... 19
Getting Around ............................................................ 19
Touch Control ........................................................ 19
Home Screen ......................................................... 20
Status and Notification Icons .................................. 24
Phone Calls ............................................................28
How to Make Calls....................................................... 28
Calling From the Dialer........................................... 28
Calling From Your Contacts ................................... 28
Calling from Your Call History ................................ 29
Calling from a Text Message.................................. 29
Using Speed Dial ................................................... 29
How to Receive Calls .................................................. 30
Answering a Call .................................................... 30

Rejecting a Call ......................................................30
Muting a Call...........................................................30
Putting a Call on Hold .............................................31
Turning the Speakerphone On/Off ..........................31
Ending a Call ..........................................................31
Adjusting Your Call Settings.........................................31
People.....................................................................33
Importing and Exporting Contacts ................................33
Import Contacts from the SIM Card or Export to the
Card .......................................................................33
Import Contacts from the microSD Card or Export to
the Card..................................................................34
Import Contacts from the Phone Storage or Export to
the Storage.............................................................34
Sharing Contacts Information.......................................35
Creating a Contact .......................................................35
Adding a Contact to Favorites ......................................35
Searching for a Contact................................................36
Creating a New Group .................................................36
Entering Text..........................................................37
Android Keyboard ........................................................37
TouchPal Keyboard......................................................38
Choosing Touch Input Settings ....................................42
Messaging ..............................................................44
The Message Box ........................................................44

Sending an Message................................................... 44
Changing Message Settings........................................ 45
Email .......................................................................47
Creating an Email Account .......................................... 47
Receiving Emails ......................................................... 47
Composing and Sending an Email............................... 48
Replying to or Forwarding an Email ............................. 48
Deleting an Account .................................................... 49
Email Settings ............................................................. 49
Getting Connected to the Internet ........................50
Adding a New Mobile Data Connection........................ 50
Turning on Wi-Fi.......................................................... 51
Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network .................................... 51
Checking the Wi-Fi Network Status ............................. 51
Using the Phone as a Wi-Fi Hotspot ............................ 52
Enabling the Wi-Fi Hotspot..................................... 52
Disabling the Wi-Fi Hotspot.................................... 53
Browsing the Internet ............................................54
Browsing Options ........................................................ 54
Using Bookmarks ........................................................ 55
Bookmarking a Web Page...................................... 55
Editing a Bookmark ................................................ 56
Deleting a Bookmark.............................................. 56
Changing Browser Settings ......................................... 56
Bluetooth® .............................................................57

Making the Most of Multimedia.............................58
Taking Pictures with Your Camera ...............................58
Adjusting Camera Settings .....................................58
Shooting Video with Your Camcorder...........................59
Adjusting Your Video Settings.................................59
Playing Your Music ......................................................60
Creating Playlists....................................................61
Managing Playlists..................................................62
Setting a Song as Ringtone ....................................62
Playing Your Videos.....................................................63
Opening Your Gallery...................................................63
Making Memorable Memos ..........................................65
Using Your Google™ Applications ......................66
Gmail ...........................................................................66
Using Google Calendar................................................67
Using Google Talk........................................................67
Opening Google Talk..............................................67
Adding a New Friend ..............................................68
Changing Your Online Status..................................68
Starting a Chat........................................................68
Local ............................................................................69
Latitude........................................................................69
Google+ .......................................................................70
Organizing Your Contacts.......................................71
Getting Updates......................................................71
Chatting With Contacts ...........................................72

Checking Photos .................................................... 72
Checking and Managing Your Profile ..................... 72
Other Features....................................................... 73
Sorting out Your Phone Settings..........................74
Setting Time and Date................................................. 74
Changing Display Settings........................................... 74
Sound Settings ............................................................ 75
Language Settings....................................................... 75
Mobile Network Services ............................................. 75
Security Settings.......................................................... 76
Protecting Your Phone With a Screen Lock............ 76
Protecting Your Phone with Encryption .................. 77
Protecting Your SIM with a PIN .............................. 79
Managing Your Device Memory................................... 80
Privacy: Reset to Factory Settings ............................... 80
Managing Applications................................................. 80
How to Install an Application .................................. 81
Managing Other Settings ............................................. 82
Search Settings...................................................... 82
Data Usage............................................................ 83
Connect to PC........................................................ 83
Accessibility ........................................................... 84
Developer Options ................................................. 84
About Phone .......................................................... 84
Other Applications.................................................85

Alarms .........................................................................85
Setting a New Alarm ...............................................85
Using Bed Clock .....................................................85
Calculator.....................................................................86
Chrome........................................................................86
Downloads ...................................................................86
File Manager................................................................ 87
Full Share ....................................................................87
Sharing Media Files on Your Phone........................87
Accessing Shared Files on Other Devices ..............88
News and Weather.......................................................89
NotePad.......................................................................89
Play Music ...................................................................89
Task Manager ..............................................................90
Timer ...........................................................................90
YouTube ......................................................................90
Upgrading the Phone Software ............................91
Troubleshooting ....................................................92
For Your Safety......................................................98
General Safety .............................................................98
Radio Frequency (RF) Energy......................................99
FCC Compliance...........................
Distraction..................................................................105
Driving ..................................................................105
Operating Machinery ............................................106

Product Handling....................................................... 106
General Statement on Handling and Use ............. 106
Small Children...................................................... 107
Demagnetization .................................................. 108
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) .............................. 108 󱷏󱶡฀
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Normal Use Position ............................................ 109
Air Bags ............................................................... 109
Seizures/Blackouts............................................... 110
Repetitive Strain Injuries ...................................... 110
Emergency Calls.................................................. 110
Loud Noise........................................................... 111
Phone Heating ..................................................... 111
Electrical Safety......................................................... 111
Accessories.......................................................... 111
Connection to a Car ............................................. 111
Faulty and Damaged Products ............................. 111
Radio Frequency Interference ................................... 112
General Statement on Interference ...................... 112
Pacemakers ......................................................... 112
Hearing Aids ........................................................ 112
Medical Devices ................................................... 113
Hospitals .............................................................. 113
Aircraft ................................................................. 113
Interference in Cars.............................................. 113
Explosive Environments ............................................ 114