Zte Blade A7S 2020-T, User Manual

Page 1: ...1 Blade A7S 2020 T User Manual ...

Page 2: ...orporation 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 sur...

Page 3: ... this manual may differ from the actual product or software Trademarks ZTE and the ZTE logos are trademarks of ZTE Corporation Android is a trademark of Google LLC The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by ZTE Corporation is under license microSDXC Logo is a trademark of SD 3C LLC Other trademarks and trade names are tho...

Page 4: ... the operation of the product CAUTION Safety information that if ignored may cause minor damage to the equipment or service interruption WARNING Safety information that if ignored may cause serious damage to the equipment or danger to personal safety Version No R1 0 Edition Time July 2020 ...

Page 5: ...Panel 14 Quick Settings Panel 15 Personalizing 15 Choosing Your Wallpaper 15 Removing Items from Your Home Screen 16 Using Do Not Disturb Mode 16 Knowing the Basics 18 Monitoring the Phone Status 18 Managing Notifications 19 Opening and Switching Apps 20 Settings Security 21 Protect Your Phone with a Screen Lock 21 Use the Fingerprint sensor 21 Face Verify 22 Smart Lock 22 Device admin apps 22 ...

Page 6: ...g Your Mobile Data Connection 29 Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection through Tethering 29 Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection as a Wi Fi Hotspot 30 Phone Calls 31 Placing Calls 31 Answering or Rejecting Calls 33 Contacts 36 Creating a Contact 36 Searching for a Contact 36 Importing and Exporting Contacts 37 Setting a Ringtone for a Contact 38 Setting Call Message Blocking 39 Gmail 40 Setting up th...

Page 7: ...ions 43 Message Settings 44 Camera 45 Recording Videos 46 Photos 47 Viewing your Photos 47 Sharing Pictures and Videos 47 Retouching Your Pictures 47 YT Music 48 Settings 49 Network Internet 49 Connected Devices 51 Notifications status bar 51 Battery 52 Sound 53 Features 53 Storage 53 Security 54 Digital Wellbeing Parental Controls 56 ...

Page 8: ...Section 59 For Your Safety 63 General Safety 63 Radio Frequency RF Energy 65 Distractions 67 Product Handling 67 Electrical Safety 73 Radio Frequency Interference 74 Explosive Environments 76 Technical Specifications 77 Battery Caution 78 Proper Use 78 Disposal of Your Old Appliance 79 ...

Page 9: ...9 Getting Started ...

Page 10: ...me key Touch to return to the home screen from any application or screen Touch and hold to use the Google Assistant Back key Touch to go to the previous screen Recent apps key Touch to see recently used apps Double tap to switch to the most recent application Screen Capture Press and hold the Volume Down and Power key at the same time Power Restart Hold the power key for 10 seconds to restart the ...

Page 11: ...11 Setting Up Your Phone The nano SIM card can be installed or removed while the phone is turned on ...

Page 12: ...alls You should fully charge the battery as soon as possible WARNING Use only ZTE approved chargers and USB cables The use of unapproved accessories could damage your phone or cause the battery to explode The battery is NOT user replaceable Do not attempt to open the case or remove the battery as this will damage your device NOTE If the battery is extremely low you may be unable to power on the ph...

Page 13: ... to do some settings before using it Touch the language to select the language you want to use and then touch START Then follow the prompts to set up Wi Fi name screen lock Google services and other options Knowing the Home Screen Your home screen is extendable providing more space for shortcuts and folders Touch and hold a shortcut or folder and drag it to the right edge of the screen to create a...

Page 14: ...14 The Quick Settings Panel Pull down from the top of the screen to view the quick settings panel Settings Pull down from the top of the screen Adjust the screen Brightness ...

Page 15: ...he layout of your quick settings tiles Tiles can be moved around to your personal preference Press the Settings icon as a shortcut to the Settings menu Use the slider at the bottom to adjust the screen brightness Personalizing Choosing Your Wallpaper You can set the wallpaper for the home screen and the lock screen 1 Touch and hold on a blank area of the home screen and touch Wallpaper 2 Touch Gal...

Page 16: ...duled periods or simply switched on or off to limit interruptions Incoming calls SMS and Alarms can be configured to be allowed or denied to disturb you and you can schedule specific times where the phone will not disturb you Turn on Do Not Disturb Mode 1 Swipe down from the top of the screen to open the Quick Settings panel 2 Long press the Do not disturb icon to customize the settings for this f...

Page 17: ...he schedule Use Calls to allow any special callers starred Contacts to still disturb you SMS MMS and messaging apps are muted by default but can be further configured to allow from certain Contacts See all exceptions shows a simple menu to allow or deny various notifications and sounds Restrict notifications can block all sound and light up activity using Custom settings ...

Page 18: ...f the icons you may see 3G connected No signal 4G connected Signal strength Mobile data in use Flight mode Vibrate on Bluetooth on Do not disturb on Connected to a Wi Fi network Near field communication NFC is on Speaker on Battery low Phone microphone off Battery full Location service active Battery charging Portable Wi Fi hotspot on Alarm set Wired headset connected ...

Page 19: ...Open Close the Notification Panel Notifications report the arrival of new messages calendar events and alarms as well as ongoing events such as when you are playing music You can open the notification panel to view the details of notifications To open the notification panel swipe your finger down from the top of the screen To close the notification panel swipe your finger up on the screen or touch...

Page 20: ... Switch between Recently Opened Apps 1 Touch the Recent apps key The apps you ve used recently are displayed as a series of cards Slide left and right to see all the cards 2 Touch a card to open that app NOTES You can swipe a card up to remove it from the screen which will free up running memory on the phone Double tap the Recent apps key to switch to the most recent app Touch to close all Recent ...

Page 21: ... you must draw to unlock the screen Touch PIN or Complex password to set a numeric PIN or a password that you must enter to unlock the screen Use the Fingerprint sensor Unlock the screen answer calls or read notifications using the Fingerprint sensor Open Settings Security Fingerprint Touch Fingerprint management to set up the sensor to read your fingerprints Additional settings are available Tap ...

Page 22: ... in your possession in a trusted location or when in the vicinity of a trusted device Setting a home location or car kit device will always keep the phone open when you are in those areas Open Settings Security Smart lock Select On body detection Trusted places or Trusted devices to configure those settings and switch the features on or off Device admin apps Open this to enable Google s Find My De...

Page 23: ...g 1 Swipe up from the home screen and touch Settings Security Screen pinning 2 Touch the Off switch 3 To add security for unpinning switch on Lock device when unpinning and set up a screen lock as prompted or switch on Ask for unlock pattern PIN password before unpinning if you ve set a screen lock already Pin a Screen 1 Ensure that screen pinning is turned on 2 Open the app you want to keep in vi...

Page 24: ...provider to get the necessary information 1 Swipe up from the home screen and touch Settings Network Internet Access point names 2 Telstra APN s are set by default and there is no need to change these settings Press to create a new APN if required when switching operators 3 Touch each item to enter the information you get from your service provider 4 Touch Save to complete NOTE To set the APN to d...

Page 25: ...n Roaming on or off Connecting to a Wi Fi Network 1 Swipe up from the home screen and touch Settings Network Internet Wi Fi 2 Slide the Wi Fi switch to the On position to turn it on 3 Touch a network name to connect to it 4 If the network is secured enter the password and touch CONNECT NOTE Your phone automatically connects to previously used Wi Fi networks when they are in range ...

Page 26: ...es Pair new device 2 Touch Pair new device Your phone automatically scans for and displays the IDs of all available Bluetooth devices in range 3 Touch the device you want to pair with 4 If necessary confirm that the Bluetooth passkeys are the same between the two devices and touch PAIR Alternatively enter a Bluetooth passkey and touch PAIR Pairing is successfully completed when the other device ac...

Page 27: ...a Wi Fi Direct 1 Swipe up from the home screen and touch Settings Network Internet Wi Fi 2 Slide up on the screen and touch Wi Fi preferences Advanced Wi Fi Direct Your phone will search for other devices enabled with Wi Fi Direct connections 3 Touch a device with which to connect below Peer devices NOTES The other device will receive a connection prompt and need to accept the request for connecti...

Page 28: ... your phone and computer Connect Your Phone to the Computer 1 Connect your phone to a PC with a USB cable 2 Open the notification panel and touch USB to open the connection options menu 3 Choose one of the following options Charge only Charge your phone via USB Install driver Open a virtual CDROM to run driver installation Note this is only required for USB tethering options so normally not requir...

Page 29: ...nection through Tethering You can use tethering to share your phone s Internet connection with a computer or other device that connects to your phone via USB cable or by Bluetooth 1 Swipe up from the home screen and touch Settings Network Internet Hotspot tethering 2 Switch on USB tethering or Bluetooth tethering For USB tethering connect your phone to the computer with the supplied USB cable befo...

Page 30: ...rk and may result in data charges NOTE When the portable Wi Fi hotspot feature is enabled you cannot use your phone s Wi Fi capability to access the Internet You still remain connected to the Internet via your mobile data network 1 Swipe up from the home screen and touch Settings Network Internet Hotspot tethering Wi Fi hotspot 2 Touch the switch to turn On or Off After a moment the phone starts b...

Page 31: ... 1 From the home screen touch 2 Touch to open the dialer and enter the phone number or the contact name with the dialpad Touch to delete incorrect digits NOTE As you enter the phone number or the contact name your phone searches for matching information in your contacts If you see the number and contact you want to call touch it to place the call immediately 3 Touch below the keypad to dial NOTE T...

Page 32: ...age While viewing a text message you can call the sender or phone numbers contained in the message 1 From the home screen touch 2 Touch the conversation 3 To call the message sender touch at the top to call a number in the message text touch the number and touch Call Call Your Contacts 1 From the home screen touch or swipe up on the home screen and open the Contacts app 2 Touch the contact you wan...

Page 33: ...keys Reject a Call When you receive a phone call swipe down on the screen to reject the call If the screen is unlocked touch DECLINE to reject the call Call Options During a call you will see a number of on screen options Touch an option to select it Touch to turn on or off the speaker Touch to mute or unmute your microphone Touch to switch to the keypad when you need to enter a code for example t...

Page 34: ...party or dial another number you can view your Contacts to select the new number or dial directly using the dial pad Touch to end the current call WARNING Because of higher volume levels do not place the phone near your ear during speakerphone use Call Settings Call settings let you set fast dial voicemail call forwarding and other settings 1 From the home screen touch 2 Touch in the top Search ba...

Page 35: ...numbers review and add numbers to the Block list Voicemail check your service provider voicemail setting Accessibility enable TTY mode Assisted dialling automatically add the international prefix for your location Caller ID spam identify and block scam calls Nearby places Personalised search results for nearby places ...

Page 36: ...acts 2 Touch to add a contact 3 The first time you create a contact choose the default account for new contacts 4 Touch Save to to choose where to save the contact You can save the contact on the phone SIM card or a linked account such as Google 5 Enter the contact name phone numbers email addresses and other information 6 Touch Save Searching for a Contact 1 Swipe up from the home screen and touc...

Page 37: ...card 1 Swipe up from the home screen and touch 2 Touch Settings Import SIM card OK 3 Select the required Contacts touch the tick mark to confirm Copying contacts from other accounts to the SIM card may lose some information Import Contacts from the Phone Storage or the microSDXC Card 1 Swipe up from the home screen and touch 2 Touch Settings Import vcf file OK 3 Touch and find the vCard file s on ...

Page 38: ...loads 4 Touch Show internal storage if needed 5 Edit the file name if needed and touch SAVE to create the file Setting a Ringtone for a Contact Assign a special ringtone to a contact so you know who is calling when you hear the ringtone 1 Swipe up from the home screen and touch 2 Touch a contact you want to set a ringtone for NOTE The contact must be saved on the phone or a web account not the SIM...

Page 39: ... Message Blocking The call blocking feature allows you to block calls and messages from certain numbers 1 Swipe up from the home screen and touch 2 Touch Settings Blocked numbers 3 Touch ADD A NUMBER to add any number for call message blocking 4 Touch X to remove a number from the Block list ...

Page 40: ... and select an email server 3 Follow the on screen instructions to set up the account Writing and Sending an Email 1 Open your email Inbox and touch to start a new email 2 Touch the To field and enter a contact name or email address Enter a comma a semi colon or a space to separate each recipient You can also touch Add from Contacts to select recipients from your contacts 3 Enter the email subject...

Page 41: ...r forward from the Inbox 2 Do the following as you need To reply to the sender touch Reply To reply to the sender and all recipients of the original email touch or or touch next to the sender and select Reply all To forward the email to someone else touch next to the sender and select Forward 3 Edit your message and touch ...

Page 42: ...ext or multimedia message Touch an existing message thread to open the conversation you ve had with a certain number Sending a Message 1 From the home screen touch 2 On the Messages screen touch Start chat 3 Add recipients by one of the following ways Manually enter the recipient s number or the contact name If the phone presents a few suggestions touch the one you want to add Touch a contact list...

Page 43: ... recipients for a multimedia message Do not add any attachment if you want to send a text message Otherwise you may be charged for a multimedia message Message Options On the Messages screen touch and hold a thread and the following options are available Touch to archive the thread You can touch Archived from the Messages screen to find all archived messages Touch DELETE to delete the thread Touch...

Page 44: ...e archived You can touch Blocked contacts from the Messages screen to find all blocked numbers NOTE You can touch and hold a thread and touch more to select them and then choose to archive or delete them Message Settings On the Messages screen touch Settings to change the message settings ...

Page 45: ...45 Camera 1 From the home screen touch 2 Aim the camera at the subject touch the screen to focus ...

Page 46: ...ople or animals Recording Videos 1 From the home screen touch then select Video 2 Aim the camera at the subject 3 Touch the shutter button to start and stop recording NOTES You can spread or pinch on the screen to zoom in or out before and during recording While the recording is in progress touch to pause the recording or touch to save the frame as a photo ...

Page 47: ...how you want to share Retouching Your Pictures Use built in editors to improve your shots The changed picture is saved in the same album as the original one while the original is never affected 1 View the image in Photos then touch 2 Touch the icons along the bottom of the screen to edit the picture 3 Touch Save copy when done or press three dots undo edits to revert to the original ...

Page 48: ...48 YT Music Touch the YT Music icon to start the music player Press Library to see your local music files YT Music is provided by You Tube so please check their instructions for usage ...

Page 49: ...ns and Wi Fi Direct feature See Connecting to a Wi Fi Network and Wi Fi Direct Mobile Network Open Settings and touch Network Internet Mobile network to control mobile data set access point names and other network options See Connecting to Mobile Network Data Usage Open Settings and touch Network Internet Data usage to check and manage mobile data use You can view and restrict Wi Fi data usage as ...

Page 50: ...counting may differ Hotspot Tethering Open Settings and touch Network Internet Hotspot tethering to share your phone s mobile data connection with PCs or other devices via USB Bluetooth or Wi Fi VPN Open Settings and touch Network Internet VPN to set up and connect to virtual private networks Flight Mode Open Settings and touch Network Internet Flight mode to turn Flight mode on or off All the pho...

Page 51: ... Play Store or your printer manufacturer Notifications status bar Configure your Notifications and status bar settings Apps Open Settings and touch Apps to see recently opened apps or all apps installed on your phone and manage them Touch an app to see its information and configure the available options Touch SEE ALL APPS to view all your installed apps Check Permission manager to review which app...

Page 52: ...ouch Battery to view the battery level check what has been using the battery enable battery saver or optimize apps to improve battery life Battery percentage can be displayed on the battery or notification area Home screen lock screen Configure Themes and Wallpapers change the home screen icon layout show the pedometer on the lock screen Display Open Settings and touch Display to configure the dis...

Page 53: ...s to enable Swipe gestures one handed mode and to set scheduled power On and Off Storage Open Settings and touch Storage to view the memory information of the internal phone storage and the microSDXC card if one is installed Set the default Saving location setting Phone or SD card Device storage Touch Internal shared storage to get a detailed breakdown of space usage by type Touch a data type to s...

Page 54: ...ipe your lost device remotely The lost device must be signed in to a Google account Security update Check for security update of your system Screen lock Disable the screen lock or enable it with swipe pattern PIN or complex password See Protecting Your Phone With a Screen Lock Lock screen display Set notification display preference and message for the lock screen Fingerprint Face verify Smart Lock...

Page 55: ...M card NOTE Put all your confidential passwords in a safe place for future use If you enter the wrong SIM PIN more times than allowed your nano SIM card will be locked and you cannot access the mobile phone network Contact your operator for a PIN Unlock Key PUK to restore the nano SIM card Encryption credentials Encrypt the data on your phone and set the credential storage options Trust agents Vie...

Page 56: ...ind out how much time you spend on apps and set the total time per day that you can use an app When you reach your limit the app closes and its icon dims Wind Down Schedule changes to help you get ready for sleep like dimming your display and stopping notifications Reduce interruptions Change related options from your Digital Wellbeing settings such as app notifications and Do Not Disturb mode or ...

Page 57: ...e for users with sight problems Google Open Settings and touch Google to manage settings for Google apps and services System Languages Input Open Settings and touch System Languages input to configure options related to system language input methods and assistance speech input and output as well as mouse trackpad input Date Time Open Settings and touch System Date time to set date time time zone a...

Page 58: ...to sign in to your Google account to use this feature Reset Options Open Settings and touch System Advanced Reset options to reset network settings app preferences or the phone to factory default status About phone Open Settings About phone to view phone status legal information and other information System Update Open Settings System System Updates to check if there are any system updates availab...

Page 59: ...tings Apps Email or Menu Settings Accounts How do I copy Contacts to or from my SIM card Contacts Options three bars Settings Import or Export Follow the directions on screen How do I select Network mode Menu Settings Network Internet Mobile network Preferred network type How do I manually select a carrier Menu Settings Network Internet Mobile network Network operator Search networks How do I enab...

Page 60: ...ce updates Settings System System update How do I change the Ringtone Settings Sound Ringtones Phone ringtone The handset turns on by itself An alarm or calendar event switches the handset on automatically Check Scheduled power on or off settings The battery discharges quickly Possible network coverage issue Check the signal level With only 1 or 2 bars the battery has to work harder to maintain ne...

Page 61: ...t as a charger My data usage is excessive Check Settings Network internet Data usage App data usage to determine which apps are consuming your data Google can use large amounts of backup data Review under Google Options Settings I cannot connect to other Bluetooth devices Turn Bluetooth on Set visibility to Show Make sure the pass code is correct Possible compatibility issues Not all functionality...

Page 62: ...nserted See the Getting Started section Enter PIN code You have set a SIM PIN Please enter your SIM PIN code Enter PUK code Contact your Service Provider to get the PUK code for your SIM card Enter Unlock Code Contact your Service Provider to obtain the network unlocking code ...

Page 63: ... may cause choking Your phone can produce a loud sound To prevent possible hearing damage do not listen at high volume levels for long periods Exercise caution when holding your phone near your ear while the loudspeaker is in use Avoid contact with anything magnetic Keep away from pacemakers and other electronic medical devices Turn off when asked to in hospitals and medical facilities ...

Page 64: ...g light Don t dispose of your phone in fire Avoid extreme temperatures Avoid contact with liquids Keep your phone dry Do not attempt to disassemble your phone Only use approved accessories For pluggable equipment the socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible Don t rely on your phone as a primary device for emergency communications ...

Page 65: ...elines These guidelines were developed by the independent scientific organization ICNIRP and include safety margins designed to assure the protection of all persons regardless of age and health The guidelines use a unit of measurement known as Specific Absorption Rate or SAR The SAR limit for mobile devices is 2 W kg and the highest SAR value for this device is published on ztemobiles com au As SA...

Page 66: ... the body Failure to observe these instructions could result in your RF exposure exceeding the relevant guideline limits Limiting Exposure to Radio Frequency RF Fields For individuals concerned about limiting their exposure to RF fields the World Health Organization WHO provides the following advice Precautionary measures Present scientific information does not indicate the need for any special pr...

Page 67: ...e the risk of an accident Using a phone while driving even with a hands free kit can cause distraction and lead to an accident You must comply with local laws and regulations restricting the use of wireless devices while driving Operating Machinery Full attention must be given to operating the machinery in order to reduce the risk of an accident Product Handling General Statement on Handling and U...

Page 68: ...age quality Clean your phone and its accessories with a soft material such as cleaning cloth for eyeglass lenses Do not use alcohol or other corrosive substances for cleaning or allow them to get inside Do not expose your phone or its accessories to open flames or lit tobacco products Do not expose your phone or its accessories to liquid moisture or high humidity Do not drop throw or try to bend y...

Page 69: ...mpatible battery or charger may damage your device shorten its lifespan or cause a fire explosion or other hazards The recommended operating temperatures are 0 C to 35 C and the storage temperatures are 20 C to 45 C Extreme temperatures can damage the device and reduce the charging capacity and lifespan of your device and battery Do not place the device in or near heating equipment such as microwa...

Page 70: ...nt There is a risk of explosion if the wrong battery model is replaced Small Children Do not leave your phone and its accessories within the reach of small children or allow them to play with it They could hurt themselves or others or could accidentally damage the phone Your phone contains small parts with sharp edges that may cause an injury or may become detached and create a choking hazard Dema...

Page 71: ...s with great force and serious injury could result Store the phone in a safe and secure area before driving your vehicle Seizures Blackouts The phone can produce a bright or flashing light A small percentage of people may be susceptible to blackouts or seizures even if they have never had one before when exposed to flashing lights or light patterns such as when playing games or watching videos If ...

Page 72: ...nd Predictive Text Take frequent breaks to stretch and relax Emergency Calls This phone like any other wireless phone operates using radio signals which cannot guarantee connection in all conditions Therefore you must never rely solely on any wireless phone for emergency communications Loud Noise This phone is capable of producing loud noises which may damage your hearing Turn down the volume befo...

Page 73: ...hone with sharp objects Connection to Vehicles Seek professional advice when connecting a phone interface to the vehicle electrical system Faulty and Damaged Products Do not attempt to disassemble the phone or its accessories Only qualified personnel can service or repair the phone or its accessories If your phone or its accessories has been submerged in water punctured or subjected to a severe fa...

Page 74: ...t for this device is published on ztemobiles com au Pacemakers Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum separation of 15 cm 6 inches be maintained between a mobile phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker To achieve this use the phone on the opposite ear to your pacemaker and do not carry it in a breast pocket Hearing Aids People with hearing aids or other c...

Page 75: ...t possible interference with sensitive medical equipment Aircraft Switch off your wireless device whenever you are instructed to do so by airport or airline staff Consult the airline staff about the use of wireless devices onboard the aircraft and enable Flight mode of your phone when boarding an aircraft Interference in Vehicles Please note that because of possible interference to electronic equi...

Page 76: ...ly explosive atmospheres include fuelling areas below decks on boats fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities and areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such as grain dust or metal powders Blasting Caps and Areas Power off your mobile phone or wireless device when in a blasting area or in areas where signs are posted to power off two way radios or electronic devices to avoid in...

Page 77: ...ay 6 5 HD 1560 x 720 Capacitive touch Camera 16 8 2MP triple camera rear with flash 8MP front camera CPU Memory SC9863A Octa Core CPU with 3GB RAM 64GB ROM with approx 54GB user space Expandable storage microSD HC up to 256GB Operating system Android Version 10 Q Battery Capacity 4000mAh Li ion not user replaceable Charge Time 3 4 hrs with AC Charger Standby Up to 500 hours subject to network ...

Page 78: ...al Features Face recognition unlock Fingerprint reader NFC for Google Pay Triple camera system Battery Caution Do not attempt to open the case or remove the battery The battery is not end user replaceable Perform a reset by holding the power key for 10 seconds Proper Use Do not expose your device to extreme temperatures lower than 10 C and higher than 45 C ...

Page 79: ...a designated collection facilities appointed by the government or the local authorities 3 The correct disposal of your old appliance will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health For this product s recycling information based on WEEE directive please send an e mail to weee zte com cn For Australia please dispose of your old phone in any Mobile Muster collec...