Zte Z936L User manual
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Z936L
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 © 2015 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
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.
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Disclaimer
ZTE Corporation expressly disclaims any liability for faults and
damages caused by unauthorized modifications of the software.
Images and screenshots used in this manual may differ from the
actual product. Content in this manual may differ from the actual
product or software.
Trademarks
ZTE and the ZTE logos are trademarks of ZTE Corporation.
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.
microSDHC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
Qualcomm®Snapdragon™ processors are products of
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
Qualcomm and Snapdragon are trademarks of Qualcomm
Incorporated, registered in the United States and other countries.
Used with permission.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and
the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
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Other trademarks and trade names are the property of their
respective owners.
Version No.: R1.0
Edition Time: December 16, 2014
Manual No. : 079584506902
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Contents
Getting Started.......................................................13
Getting to Know Your Phone..............................................13
Knowing the Keys..............................................................15
Installing the micro-UIM Card and Battery.........................15
Installing the microSDHC™ Card (Not Included) ...............17
Charging the Battery..........................................................19
Extending the Battery Life..................................................21
Powering On/Off................................................................21
Restarting Your Phone.......................................................21
Setting Up for the First Time..............................................22
Locking/Unlocking the Screen and Keys ...........................22
Using the Touch Screen.....................................................23
Getting to Know the Home Screen ....................................26
Personalizing .........................................................28
Changing the System Language........................................28
Setting the Date and Time .................................................28
Changing Ringtone and Notification Sound.......................29
Turning On/Off System Sounds.........................................29
Adjusting Volume...............................................................29
Switching to Silent Mode ...................................................30
Applying New Wallpapers..................................................30
Changing Screen Brightness.............................................31
Protecting Your Phone With Screen Locks ........................32
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Protecting Your Phone With Encryption.............................33
Knowing the Basics...............................................35
Monitoring the Phone Status .............................................35
Managing Notifications......................................................36
Managing Shortcuts and Widgets......................................39
Organizing With Folders....................................................40
Setting the Home Screen Transition Effect........................40
Application List Screen......................................................41
Rearranging the Primary Shortcuts ...................................42
Entering Text......................................................................43
Editing Text........................................................................46
Opening and Switching Apps.............................................47
Connecting to Networks and Devices..................48
Connecting to Mobile Networks.........................................48
Connecting to Wi-Fi®.........................................................49
Connecting to Bluetooth®Devices.....................................53
Connecting to Your Computer via USB..............................56
Connecting to Virtual Private Networks.............................59
Phone Calls ............................................................61
Placing and Ending Calls...................................................61
Answering or Rejecting Calls.............................................62
Working With the Call History............................................63
Calling Your Contacts ........................................................64
Checking Voicemail...........................................................64
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Using Options During a Call...............................................65
Managing Multi-party Calls ................................................66
Adjusting Your Call Settings...............................................67
Contacts .................................................................74
Checking Contact Details...................................................74
Adding a New Contact.......................................................75
Setting Up Your Own Profile ..............................................75
Importing, Exporting, and Sharing Contacts ......................76
Working With Favorite Contacts.........................................78
Working With Groups.........................................................79
Searching for a Contact.....................................................81
Editing Contacts.................................................................81
Accounts ................................................................84
Adding or Removing Accounts...........................................84
Configuring Account Sync..................................................85
Email.......................................................................87
Setting Up the First EmailAccount ....................................87
Checking Your Emails........................................................87
Responding to an Email.....................................................88
Writing and Sending an Email............................................89
Adding and Editing Email Accounts...................................90
Changing General Email Settings......................................91
Gmail™....................................................................92
Opening Your Gmail Inbox.................................................92
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Switching Accounts............................................................92
Writing and Sending a Message........................................93
Replying to or Forwarding a Message...............................93
Working With Received Attachments.................................94
Working With Labels..........................................................94
Changing Gmail Settings...................................................95
Messaging ..............................................................96
Opening the Messaging Screen........................................96
Sending a Message...........................................................96
Replying to a Message......................................................97
Forwarding a Message......................................................98
Copying a Message...........................................................98
Changing Message Settings..............................................99
Calendar ...............................................................100
Viewing Your Calendars and Events................................100
Creating an Event............................................................101
Editing or Deleting an Event............................................102
Changing Calendar Settings............................................102
Google+™.............................................................103
Getting Started With Google+..........................................103
Signing out of Google+....................................................104
Browser ................................................................105
Opening the Browser.......................................................105
Using Multiple Browser Tabs ...........................................106
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Downloading Files ...........................................................107
Changing Browser Settings .............................................108
Maps .....................................................................109
Activating Location Services............................................109
Getting Your Location ......................................................109
Searching for a Location..................................................110
Getting Directions to Your Destination .............................110
Searching for Local Places.............................................. 111
Google Search .....................................................113
Searching With Text.........................................................113
Searching by Speaking....................................................113
Changing Search Settings...............................................114
Camera .................................................................115
Capturing a Photo............................................................115
Recording a Video...........................................................118
Customizing Camera and Video Settings ........................118
Gallery ..................................................................121
Opening Gallery...............................................................121
Working With Albums.......................................................121
Working With Pictures......................................................122
Retouching Your Pictures ................................................123
Playing Videos.................................................................125
Music ....................................................................126
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Copying Music Files to Your Phone.................................126
Viewing Your Music Library .............................................127
Setting a Song as the Default Ringtone...........................128
Playing Music..................................................................128
Managing Playlists...........................................................130
Play Music ............................................................131
Playing Your Music..........................................................131
Managing Playlists...........................................................133
Video Player .........................................................135
Playing and Controlling Videos........................................135
Managing Video Files......................................................135
Sound Recorder...................................................137
Recording a Voice Memo ................................................137
Playing a Voice Memo.....................................................137
More Apps.............................................................139
Calculator........................................................................139
Chrome™ ........................................................................139
Clock ...............................................................................139
Dolby...............................................................................141
Downloads.......................................................................141
Drive................................................................................141
File Manager ...................................................................142
Note.................................................................................142
Task Manager..................................................................143
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Unlock Shortcuts..............................................................143
Voice Dialer......................................................................143
Google Play™ Store ............................................145
Browsing and Searching forApps....................................145
Downloading and Installing Apps.....................................145
Creating a Google Wallet™ Account................................146
Managing Your Downloads..............................................147
Settings ................................................................148
General Settings..............................................................148
Wireless and Networks....................................................152
Device..............................................................................153
Personal ..........................................................................154
Accounts..........................................................................157
System.............................................................................157
Upgrading the Phone Software ..........................159
Troubleshooting...................................................160
For Your Safety ....................................................165
General Safety.................................................................165
Radio Frequency (RF) Energy.........................................166
FCC Regulations .............................................................168
Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) regulations for Mobile
phones.............................................................................169
Turning on the HAC Setting.............................................171
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Distraction .......................................................................172
Product Handling.............................................................173
Electrical Safety...............................................................177
Radio Frequency Interference.........................................178
Explosive Environments..................................................179
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Getting Started
Getting to Know Your Phone
Earpiece
Home Key
Back Key
Recent Apps Key
Touch Screen
Indicator Light
Front Camera
Volume Key
Proximity & Light
Sensor
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Charging/
micro-USB Jack
Headset Jack
Power Key
Back Camera
Speaker
Flash
micro-UIM
Card Tray
microSDHC
Card Tray
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Knowing the Keys
Key
Function
Power Key
Press and hold to turn on or off airplane
mode, enable or disable sound or vibration,
restart, or power off.
Press to turn off or on the screen display.
Home Key
Touch to return to the home screen from any
application or screen.
Touch and hold to open Google Search.
Back Key
Touch to go to the previous screen.
Recent Apps
Key
Touch to see recently used applications.
Volume Key
Press or hold either end of the key to turn the
volume up or down.
Installing the micro-UIM Card and
Battery
The micro-UIM card can be installed or removed while the phone
is turned on.
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WARNING!
To avoid damage to the phone, do not use any other kind of SIM
cards, or any non-standard micro-UIM card cut from a SIM card.
You can get a standard micro-UIM card from your service
provider.
1. Insert the tip of the tray eject tool into the hole on the
micro-UIM card tray.
2. Pull out the micro-UIM card tray and place the micro-UIM
card on the tray, as shown. Then carefully install the tray
back.
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2. Pull out the tray and place the card on the tray, as shown.
Then carefully install the tray back.
NOTE:
Some applications may require a microSDHC card to work
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normally or may store certain data on it. Therefore, it is
recommended that you keep a microSDHC card installed and
not remove or replace it randomly.
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 will tell you the
exact battery level each time you wake up your phone.
WARNING!
Use only ZTE-approved chargers and cables. The use of
unapproved accessories could damage your phone or cause the
battery to explode.
CAUTION:
Do not remove or change the built-inrechargeable battery in your
phone by yourself. The battery can only be changed by ZTE or
ZTE authorised service provider.
1. Connect the adapter to the charging/micro-USB jack. Ensure
that the adapter is inserted in the correct direction. Do not
force the connector into the charging jack.
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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, you may be unable to power on
the phone even when it is being charged. In this case, try again
after charging the phone for at least 20 minutes. Contact the
customer service if you still cannot power on the phone after
prolonged charging.
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