Zte Z983 User manual

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Z983
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 © 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 makemodifications 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
For Your Safety to be sure to use your phone properly andsafely.
We offer self-service for our smartphone 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
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SIG, Inc. and any use of such trademarks by ZTE Corporation is
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Version No.: R1.0
Edition Time: February 22, 2017

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Contents
About This Manual...................................................2
Getting Started.......................................................11
Getting to Know Your Phone............................................ 11
Knowing the Keys............................................................13
Installing the nano-SIM Card and microSDXC Card .........13
Charging the Battery........................................................15
Extending the Battery Life................................................17
Powering On/Off..............................................................17
Setting Up for the First Time ............................................17
Locking/Unlocking the Screen and Keys..........................18
Using the Touch Screen...................................................19
Getting to Know the Home Screen...................................22
Personalizing..........................................................25
Changing the System Language......................................25
Setting the Date and Time................................................25
Changing Ringtone and Notification Sound......................26
Turning On/Off System Sounds........................................26
Adjusting Volume.............................................................27
Switching to Silent or Vibration Mode...............................27
Using Do Not Disturb Mode .............................................28
Applying New Wallpapers ................................................29
Setting the Theme ...........................................................30
Changing Screen Brightness ...........................................30

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Setting the Home Screen Transition Effect .......................30
Protecting Your Phone With Screen Locks........................31
Protecting Your Phone With Screen Pinning.....................32
Using Your Fingerprint......................................................33
Knowing the Basics...............................................36
Monitoring the Phone Status ............................................36
Managing Notifications.....................................................37
Managing Shortcuts and Widgets.....................................41
Organizing With Folders...................................................42
Rearranging the Primary Shortcuts...................................42
Entering Text....................................................................43
Editing Text......................................................................52
Opening and SwitchingApps............................................53
Uninstalling or Disabling anApp.......................................53
Using Two Apps in Split-Screen Mode..............................54
Connecting to Networks and Devices..................56
Connecting to Mobile Networks........................................56
Connecting to Wi-Fi..........................................................58
Using Wi-Fi Direct®..........................................................61
Connecting to Bluetooth Devices......................................62
Connecting to Your Computer via USB.............................65
Using the microSDXC Card as Portable or Phone Storage66
Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection..............................70
Connecting to Virtual Private Networks.............................72

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Phone Calls ............................................................75
Placing and Ending Calls.................................................75
Answering or Rejecting Calls ...........................................76
Working With the Call History...........................................77
Calling Your Contacts.......................................................78
Checking Voicemail .........................................................79
Using Options During a Call.............................................79
Managing Multi-party Calls...............................................80
Adjusting Your Call Settings.............................................81
Contacts..................................................................88
Checking Contact Details.................................................88
Adding a New Contact.....................................................88
Setting Up Your Own Profile.............................................89
Importing, Exporting, and Sharing Contacts .....................89
Working With Favorite Contacts.......................................91
Working With Groups.......................................................91
Searching for a Contact...................................................93
Editing Contacts...............................................................94
Web Accounts........................................................96
Adding or Removing Accounts.........................................96
ConfiguringAccount Sync................................................97
Email .......................................................................99
Setting Up the First Email Account...................................99
Checking Your Emails......................................................99

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Writing and Sending an Email ........................................100
Responding to an Email.................................................101
Adding and Editing Email Accounts................................102
Changing General Email Settings...................................103
Messaging............................................................104
Opening the Messaging Screen .....................................104
Sending a Message .......................................................104
Replying to a Message...................................................105
Forwarding a Message...................................................106
Deleting Messages or Threads.......................................106
Changing Message Settings...........................................107
Calendar ...............................................................108
Viewing Your Calendars and Events...............................108
Creating an Event ..........................................................109
Editing, Deleting or Sharing an Event.............................110
Changing Calendar Settings...........................................110
Web Browser........................................................112
Opening the Browser .....................................................112
Using Multiple Browser Tabs ..........................................112
Downloading Files..........................................................113
Using Bookmarks...........................................................113
Clearing Browsing History..............................................114
Changing Browser Settings............................................115
Camera .................................................................116

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Capturing a Photo.......................................................... 116
Using Different Camera Modes...................................... 118
Recording a Video.........................................................120
Customizing Camera/Camcorder Settings......................121
Gallery...................................................................123
Opening Gallery.............................................................123
Working With Albums.....................................................123
Working With Pictures....................................................124
Retouching Your Pictures...............................................125
Making a GIF Picture or a Collage .................................126
Playing Videos...............................................................127
Music.....................................................................129
Copying Music Files to Your Phone................................129
Viewing Your Music Library............................................130
Setting a Song as the Default Ringtone..........................130
Playing Music................................................................131
Managing Playlists.........................................................132
Video Player .........................................................133
Opening the Video Library .............................................133
Playing and Controlling Videos ......................................133
Managing Video Files ....................................................134
FM Radio...............................................................136
Scanning and Saving Channels.....................................136
Listening to FM Radio....................................................136

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Editing a Saved Channel................................................137
Other Options and Settings............................................137
More Apps and Features.....................................139
Backup & Restore..........................................................139
Calculator ......................................................................139
Clock .............................................................................139
Dolby Audio....................................................................141
Downloads.....................................................................141
File Manager..................................................................142
Sound Recorder.............................................................143
GoogleApps..................................................................144
Settings ................................................................146
Wireless and Networks...................................................146
Device ...........................................................................149
Personal ........................................................................154
System...........................................................................159
Upgrading the Phone Software ..........................161
Troubleshooting...................................................162
For Your Safety ....................................................166
General safety................................................................166
Radio Frequency (RF) Energy........................................167
FCC Compliance............................................................169
HearingAid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Mobile

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Phones..........................................................................170
CTIA Requirements .......................................................172
Distraction.....................................................................173
Product Handling...........................................................174
Electrical Safety.............................................................178
Radio Frequency Interference........................................178
Explosive Environments.................................................180

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Getting Started
Getting to Know Your Phone
Proximity &
light sensor
Power key
Volume up key
Auxiliary
microphone
Front camera
Touch screen
Back key
Earpiece
Volume down key
Home key (with
indicator light)
Recent apps key

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Headset jack
nano-SIM/
microSDXC
card tray
Back camera
Fingerprint
sensor
Flash
Speaker
Main microphone
Charging/ USB
Type-C jack

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Knowing the Keys
Key
Function
Power key
Press and hold to turn on or off airplane
mode, restart, or power off.
Press to turn off or on the screen display.
Volume keys (Volume
up / down key)
Press or hold to turn the volume up or down.
Home key
Touch to return to the home screen from any
application or screen.
Touch and hold to use Google Search or Now
on Tap.
Back key
Touch to go to the previous screen.
Recent apps key
Touch to see recently used apps.
Double-tap or touch twice to switch to the
most recent application.
NOTE:
The positions of the Back key and the Recent apps key are
interchangeable through Settings > Navigation key.
Installing the nano-SIM Card and
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. See Using the microSDXC

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Card as Portable or Phone Storage.
WARNING!
To avoid damage to the phone, do not use any non-standard
nano-SIM card cut from a SIM card. You can 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
on the left side of the phone.
2. Pull out the card tray and place the nano-SIM card (right)
/microSDXC card (left) on the tray with the gold-colored
contacts facing down. Then carefully slide the tray back into
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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.
If the battery is low, there will be a pop-up message on the
screen. As you charge your phone, the screen can show you the
exact battery level on the status bar.
WARNING!
Use only ZTE-approved chargers and USB Type-C cables. The
use of unapproved accessories could damage your phone or
cause the battery to explode.
CAUTION:
Do not change the built-in rechargeable battery in your phone by
yourself. The battery can only be changed by ZTE or ZTE
authorized service provider.

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1. Connect the adapter to the charging/USB Type-C jack.
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 on the status bar.
3. Disconnect the charger when the battery is fully charged.
NOTE:
If the battery is extremely low, the phone may not power on even
while charging. In this case, charge the phone at least for 20
minutes before trying to power on again. 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 and Wi-Fi
usage and GPS functionality can drain your battery. You can
follow the helpful tips below to conserve your battery power:
Use the Battery saver feature in Settings.
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 power off, press and hold the Power key and touch Power
off.
NOTE:
If the phone freezes or takes too long to respond, you can press
and hold the Power key for about 10 seconds to restart the
phone.
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
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Touch the language field to select a language. Then touch LET'S
GO and follow the prompts to set up Wi-Fi, name, device
protection, Google services and other options.
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 some time of inactivity. 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.
2. Touch and hold a blank area of the screen.
- or -
Touch and hold to make a call.
- or -
Touch and hold to take a selfie photo or video with the
front camera.

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- or -
Double-tap a notification to open the related app.
NOTE:
If you have set a fingerprint, a pattern, a PIN or a password for
your phone (see Protecting Your Phone With Screen Locks and
Using Your Fingerprint), you’ll need to press your finger against
the fingerprint sensor, drawthe pattern or enter the PIN/password
to unlock your screen.
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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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