Zte N9517 User manual

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N9517
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 © 2018 ZTE CORPORATION
All rights reserved.
No part of this publication may be quoted, reproduced, translated
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Notice
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errors or update specifications in this guide without prior notice.
This manual has been designed with the utmost care to ensure
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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.
ZTE Corporation reserves the right to make modifications on print
errors or update specifications in this guide without prior notice.

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Edition Time: September 2018

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Contents
About This Manual............................................................2
Getting Started.................................................................10
Installing the nano-SIM Card (Included) and the microSDXC
Card (Not Included).........................................................................10
Charging the Battery........................................................................12
Extending the Battery Life.............................................................. 13
Powering Your Phone On/Off.........................................................14
Setting Up Your Phone for the First Time..................................... 14
Locking/Unlocking the Screen and Keys.........................................14
Using the Touch Screen...................................................................16
Getting to Know Your Phone..........................................................18
Getting to Know the Home Screen.................................................21
Personalizing.................................................................... 23
Changing the System Language......................................................23
Setting the Date and Time...............................................................23
Changing the Ringtone and Notification Sound............................ 24
Turning System Sounds On/Off......................................................24
Adjusting Volumes.......................................................................... 25
Switching to Vibration or Silent Mode.......................................... 25
Using Do Not Disturb Mode........................................................... 26
Applying New Wallpapers.............................................................. 28
Changing Screen Brightness........................................................... 28
Protecting Your Phone With Screen Locks....................................29
Protecting Your Phone With Screen Pinning.................................30

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Knowing the Basics..........................................................32
Monitoring the Phone Status...........................................................32
Managing Notifications................................................................... 33
Managing Shortcut Icons.................................................................36
Organizing With Folders................................................................. 37
Rearranging the Favorites Tray.......................................................37
Entering Text....................................................................................38
Enabling or Disabling Input Methods............................................ 38
Changing Input Methods................................................................. 38
Opening and Switching Apps..........................................................43
Uninstalling an App.........................................................................43
Connecting to Networks and Devices.............................44
Connecting to Mobile Networks.....................................................44
Connecting to Wi-Fi........................................................................ 45
Using Wi-Fi Direct.......................................................................... 48
Connecting to Bluetooth Devices................................................... 50
Connecting to Your Phone via USB...............................................53
Using the microSDXC Card as Portable or Device Storage......... 54
Connecting to Virtual Private Networks........................................ 57
Phone Calls.......................................................................59
Placing and Ending Calls................................................................ 59
Answering or Rejecting Calls......................................................... 60
Working With the Call History.......................................................61
Calling Your Contacts..................................................................... 62
Using Voicemail.............................................................................. 62
Using Options During a Call...........................................................63
Adjusting Your Call Settings.......................................................... 64

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Contacts............................................................................ 71
Checking Contact Details................................................................71
Adding a New Contact.................................................................... 72
Setting Up Your Own Profile..........................................................72
Importing, Exporting, and Sharing Contacts..................................73
Working With Favorite Contacts....................................................74
Working With Groups..................................................................... 75
Searching for a Contact................................................................... 77
Editing Contacts...............................................................................77
Web Accounts...................................................................79
Adding or Removing Accounts.......................................................79
Configuring Account Sync..............................................................80
Email................................................................................. 82
Setting Up the First Email Account................................................82
Checking Your Emails.....................................................................83
Writing and Sending an Email........................................................ 83
Responding to an Email...................................................................84
Adding and Editing Email Accounts.............................................. 85
Changing General Email Settings...................................................86
Messages........................................................................... 87
Opening the Messages Screen.........................................................87
Sending a Message...........................................................................87
Replying to a Message.....................................................................89
Forwarding a Message.....................................................................89

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Web Browser....................................................................90
Opening the Browser....................................................................... 90
Using Multiple Browser Windows................................................. 90
Downloading Files...........................................................................91
Changing Browser Settings.............................................................91
Camera..............................................................................92
Capturing a Photo............................................................................ 92
Using Manual Camera Mode.......................................................... 94
Recording a Video........................................................................... 95
Using Other Camera Modes............................................................96
Customizing Camera/Camcorder Settings..................................... 96
Gallery.............................................................................. 99
Opening Gallery...............................................................................99
Working With Albums.................................................................... 99
Working With Pictures..................................................................101
Retouching Your Pictures............................................................. 103
Playing Videos............................................................................... 104
Music...............................................................................105
Viewing Your Music Library........................................................105
Playing Music................................................................................ 106
Managing Playlists.........................................................................108
Video Player................................................................... 109
Opening the Video Library........................................................... 109
Playing and Controlling Videos....................................................109
Managing Video Files................................................................... 110

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Sound Recorder............................................................. 112
Recording a Voice Memo............................................................. 112
Playing a Voice Memo.................................................................. 112
More Apps...................................................................... 113
Calculator....................................................................................... 113
Clock...............................................................................................113
Google Apps...................................................................................115
Settings............................................................................117
Wireless and Networks..................................................................117
Device.............................................................................................119
Personal.......................................................................................... 125
System............................................................................................ 132
Troubleshooting............................................................. 133
For Your Safety..............................................................138
General Safety................................................................................138
FCC RF Exposure Information (SAR).........................................140
FCC Regulations............................................................................142
Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) regulations for Mobile Phones144
Distraction...................................................................................... 146
Product Handling........................................................................... 147
Electrical Safety.............................................................................152
CTIA Requirements.......................................................................153
Radio Frequency Interference.......................................................155
Explosive Environments................................................................157

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Getting Started
Installing the nano-SIM Card (Included)
and the microSDXC Card (Not
Included)
There is no need to power off the phone before installing or
removing the nano-SIM card.
WARNING!
To avoid damage to the phone, do not use any other kind of SIM
cards, or any non-standard nano-SIM card cut from a SIM card.
You can get a standard nano-SIM card from your service
provider.
NOTES:
Your phone will come with the nano-SIM card already
installed.
A microSDXC card can be installed or removed while the
phone is turned on. You need to unmount the microSDXC
card before removing it.
Some applications may require a microSDXC card to work
normally and/or may store data on the card. Therefore, it is
recommended that you keep a microSDXC card installed and
not remove or replace it randomly

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1. Insert the tip of the tray eject tool into the hole next to the
nano-SIM card tray on the left side of the phone.
2. Place the nano-SIM card / microSDXC card on the tray with
the gold-colored contacts facing down. Then carefully slide
the tray back into place.

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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, a pop-up message will appear on the screen.
As you charge your phone, the screen will show the exact battery
level.
WARNING!
Use only ZTE-approved chargers and USB cables. The use of
unapproved accessories could damage your phone or cause the
battery to explode.
1. Connect the adapter to the charging jack. Ensure that the
adapter is oriented correctly. Do not use force.

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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 in 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
customer service if you still cannot power on the phone after
prolonged charging.
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:
Reduce the screen backlight time.
Lower the screen brightness.
Turn auto-sync, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 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; each query drains your battery.
Use the Battery saver feature.

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Powering Your Phone On/Off
Press and hold the Power key to turn on your phone.
To turn it off, press and hold the Power key to open the
options menu. Tap Power off.
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, you will need to set it up before using it.
First configure the Talkback or other accessibility features and tap
Next, then follow the prompts to set up your language, Wi-Fi, name,
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 into Sleep mode) when not in use and also to turn the
screen back on and unlock it when you need it.
Locking the Screen and Keys
To quickly turn the screen off and lock the keys, press the Power
key.

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NOTE:
To save battery power, the phone automatically turns off the
screen after a certain period of time when you leave it idle. You
will still be able to receive messages and calls while the phone
screen is off.
Unlocking the Screen and Keys
1. Press the Power key to turn the screen on.
2. Press and hold an empty area of the screen.
- or -
Swipe right to use Voice Search app.
- or -
Swipe left to open the Camera app.
- or -
Double-tap a notification to open the related app.
NOTE:
If you have set a pattern, a PIN or a password for your phone
(see Protecting Your Phone With Screen Locks), you’ll need to
draw the pattern or enter the PIN/password to unlock your screen.

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Using the Touch Screen
Your phone’s touch screen lets you control actions through a
variety of touch gestures.
Tap – When you want to type using the on-screen keyboard,
select on-screen items (such as application and settings
icons), or press on-screen buttons, simply tap them with your
finger.
Press and Hold – To open the available options for an item
(for example, an app icon or a link in a web page), press 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, Chrome, 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).

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Rotate the Screen – For most screens, you can
automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to
landscape by turning the phone sideways.
NOTES:
The auto-rotate feature needs to be enabled for the screen
orientation to automatically change. Tap the Home key >
> Settings > Accessibility and switch on Auto-rotate
screen.
You can also access the screen rotation control by sliding
down the Status Bar twice and tapping Auto-rotate.

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Getting to Know Your Phone
Earpiece
Proximity & light
sensor
Touch screen
Front camera
Main microphone
Indicator light
Recent apps key
Home key
Back key
Power key
Volume keys

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nano-SIM/
microSDXC
card tray
Charging/
micro-USB jack
Headset jack
Auxiliary
microphone
Flash
Back camera
Speaker

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Key Functions
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
Press or hold to turn the volume up or down.
Home key
Tap to return to the home screen from any
application or screen.
Press and hold to use Google Search.
Back key
Tap to go to the previous screen.
Recent apps key
Tap to see recently used apps.
NOTE:
The positions of the Back key and the Recent apps key are
interchangeable through Settings > Navigation key.