Zte V829, User Manual

Page 1: ...ZTE V829 Mobile Phone User Manual ...

Page 2: ...ated or used in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying and microfilm without the prior written permission of ZTE Corporation ZTE Corporation reserves the right to make modifications on print errors or update specifications in this guide without prior notice Version No R1 0 Edition Time 2014 06 04 ...

Page 3: ...dling and Use 10 Small Children 11 Demagnetization 12 Electrostatic Discharge ESD 12 Antenna 12 Normal Use Position 12 Air Bags 12 Seizures Blackouts 12 Repetitive Motion Injuries 12 Emergency Calls 13 Loud Noise 13 Phone Heating 13 Electrical Safety 14 Accessories 14 Connection to a Car 14 Faulty and Damaged Products 14 Interference 15 ...

Page 4: ...as 17 Getting Started 18 Overview 18 Keys Explained 19 Starting up 19 Installing the SIM SD Card and Battery 19 Removing the Battery and SIM SD Card 21 Charging the Battery 22 Switching Your Phone On Off 22 Setting Up Your Phone for the First Time 22 Switching to Sleep Mode 23 Waking Up Your Phone 23 Getting Around Your Phone 23 Touch Control 23 Home Screen 24 Status and Notification Icons 25 Usin...

Page 5: ...ting a Call 28 Muting a Call 28 Turning the Speakerphone On Off 28 Ending a Call 28 Contacts 28 Creating a Contact 29 Searching for a Contact 29 Messaging 29 The Message Box 29 Sending a Message 30 Message Settings 30 Touch Input Settings 31 Adding a New Network Connection 31 Turning On Wi Fi 31 Connecting to a Wi Fi Network 32 Checking the Wi Fi Network Status 32 USB tethering portable hotspot 32...

Page 6: ...eting a Bookmark 35 Changing Browser Settings 35 Bluetooth 36 Making the Most of Multimedia 36 Taking Pictures with Your Camera 36 Shooting Video with Your Camcorder 37 Listening to Your FM Radio 37 Opening Your Gallery 37 Making Voice Memos 38 Using Your Google Applications 38 Gmail 39 Sorting out Your Phone Settings 39 Setting Date and Time 39 Display Settings 39 Sound Settings 40 Language Setti...

Page 7: ...2 Disabling Screen Unlock Security 42 Protecting Your SIM Card with a PIN 43 Setting up Credential Storage 43 Managing Your Device Memory 44 Privacy Reset to Factory Settings 44 Applications 44 Installing an Application 44 Removing an Application 45 Moving an Application 45 Managing Other Settings 46 Accessibility 46 Text to speech Output 46 Other Applications 46 Alarms 46 Calculator 47 ...

Page 8: ...right or flashing light Small parts may cause a choking Don t dispose of your phone in fire Your phone can produce a loud sound Avoid contacting with anything magnetic Keep away from pacemakers and other electronic medical devices Avoid extreme temperatures Switch off when asked to in hospitals and medical facilities Avoid contacting with liquids Keep your phone dry Switch off when told to in airc...

Page 9: ...action Driving Full attention must be given to driving at all times in order to reduce 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 t...

Page 10: ...ean and dust free place 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 your phone or its accessories Do not use harsh chemicals cleaning solvents or aerosols to clean the device or its accessories Do not paint your phone or its accessories Do not atte...

Page 11: ... earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss The product shall only be connected to a USB interface of version USB2 0 CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS 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 o...

Page 12: ... unnecessarily Normal Use Position When placing or receiving a phone call hold your phone to your ear with the bottom towards your mouth Air Bags Do not place a phone in the area over an air bag or in the air bag deployment area Store the phone safely before driving your vehicle Seizures Blackouts The phone can produce a bright or flashing light Repetitive Motion Injuries To minimize the risk of R...

Page 13: ...phone like any 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 before using headphones Bluetooth stereo headsets or other audio devices Phone Heating Your ...

Page 14: ...nection to a Car 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 accessory Only qualified personnel can service or repair the phone or its accessory If your phone or its accessory has been submerged in water punctured or subjected to a severe fall do not use it until you have take...

Page 15: ...is 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 cochlear implants may experience interfering noises when using wireless devices or when one is nearby The level of interference will depend on the type of hearing device and the distance from the interference source increasing the separation between them may ...

Page 16: ...witch 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 on board the aircraft If your device offers a flight mode this must be enabled prior to boarding an aircraft Interference in Cars Please note that because of possible interference to electronic equipment some vehicle manufacturers forbid the us...

Page 17: ...ith potentially explosive atmospheres include fuelling areas below decks on boats fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities 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 posted power off two way radios or electronic devices to avoid interfering ...

Page 18: ...18 Getting Started Overview Volume Keys Headset Jack Power Key Touch screen Charger USB Jack Earpiece Menu Key Back Key Home Key ...

Page 19: ... Press to return to the Home Screen from any application or screen Menu Key Press to get the options for the current screen Back Key Press to go to the previous screen Volume Keys Press or hold to turn the volume up or down Starting up Installing the SIM SD Card and Battery Switch off your phone before installing or replacing the battery SIM or memory card 1 Remove the back cover ...

Page 20: ...Hold the SIM card with the cut corner oriented as shown and slip it into the card holder 3 Insert the memory card into the metal slot with the metal contacts facing down until it clicks to the right position ...

Page 21: ...tacts in the battery compartment Gently push down on the battery until it clicks into place 5 Press the cover gently back into place until you hear a click Removing the Battery and SIM SD Card 1 Make sure that your mobile phone is off 2 Remove the back cover 3 Lift the battery up and out ...

Page 22: ...arger when the battery is fully charged Switching Your Phone On Off Make sure the SIM card is in your device and the battery is charged Hold Power Key to switch on your phone To switch it off hold Power Key to get the phone options Select Power off and then tap OK 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 see c...

Page 23: ... Key to switch to Sleep Mode Waking Up Your Phone 1 Press Power Key to activate your screen display 2 Long press the unlock icon to unlock the screen NOTE If you have set an unlock pattern PIN or password for your phone see chapter Sorting out Your Phone Settings Security Settings you ll need to draw the pattern or enter the PIN password to unlock your screen Getting Around Your Phone Touch Contro...

Page 24: ...s you need or remove them as you like Extended Home Screen The Home Screen extends beyond the screen width giving you loads more space to add more stuff Simply slide your finger to the left or right Choosing Your Wallpaper 1 Press Home Key to return to the Home Screen 2 Tap Menu Key and select Wallpaper 3 Tap Gallery Live Wallpapers Video Wallpaper or Wallpapers and choose the image or animation y...

Page 25: ...een 2 Tap and hold the item you want to delete until the Remove appears on the screen 3 Drag the item to the remove icon and release your finger when the item turns red Status and Notification Icons Your phone will tell you exactly what s going on by showing you simple icons Here s what they mean New message Missed call Airplane mode Signal strength Battery charge Wi Fi network Alarm set Earphone ...

Page 26: ...s From here you can also open new Messaging reminders etc Open Recently Used Applications 1 Hold Menu Key from any screen The phone will display icons of applications you used recently 2 Tap the application you want to open Phone Calls Making Calls There are many ways to make a call with your phone And they re all easy to do Calling from the Phone 1 Press Home key tap Phone or tap on the Home Scre...

Page 27: ... in the bottom of the screen 3 Tap the number Calling from Your Call History 1 Press Home key tap Phone 2 Tap the call log to dial the number Calling from a Text Message If a text message contains a phone number that you want to call you can make the call while viewing the text message 1 Press Home key tap Messaging 2 Tap the conversation and then find the message that contains the phone number yo...

Page 28: ...rophone so that the person you are speaking to cannot hear you but you can still hear them Tap to turn your microphone off To turn your microphone back on tap again Turning the Speakerphone On Off Tap during a call to turn the speakerphone on Tap again to turn off the speakerphone Ending a Call Tap to finish a call Contacts You can add contacts on your phone and synchronize them with ...

Page 29: ...her information and then save it Searching for a Contact 1 Tap in the bottom of the Contacts Screen 2 Input the contact name you want to search for The contacts matched will be listed Messaging Your SMS text message and MMS multimedia messaging service are combined into one menu in Home Key tap Messaging The Message Box Instead of an inbox and outbox your phone organizes all Messaging you sent and...

Page 30: ...ap to select recipients from the contacts 4 Tap Type text message and type your message Tap Menu Key to insert quick text or contact If you are sending an MMS tap Menu Key to add a subject or tap to attach pictures videos audio or slideshow 5 Tap to send your message NOTE Add an attachment to text message and it will be converted into an MMS automatically Likewise if you remove all attachments and...

Page 31: ...RD INPUT METHODS section you can choose the settings that you need Adding a New Network Connection To get connected via your mobile network you need a data plan with your service provider Also if the networks settings are not pre configured on your phone please contact your provider to get the necessary information You can view settings by pressing Home key tap Settings More Mobile networks Access...

Page 32: ... an access point to connect to it NOTE If security features are implemented you ll need to enter a password Checking the Wi Fi Network Status You can check the Wi Fi network by looking at the icon in the status bar USB tethering portable hotspot Share your phone s data connection via USB or as a portable Wi Fi hotspot Enabling USB tethering TIPS The PC accesses the Internet via the phone s mobile ...

Page 33: ...re your phone s internet connection with one or more PC or other devices NOTE When the portable Wi Fi hotspot function is enabled you can t use your phone s applications to access the internet via its Wi Fi connection You can configure the Wi Fi hotspot as follows 1 Press Home Key tap Settings More Tethering portable hotspot and Click next to the Wi Fi hotspot menu to turn it on 2 Tap Wi Fi hotspo...

Page 34: ... tap Browser There are different ways to open web pages Tap the address bar to enter the website you want to browse Then tap on the touch keyboard Tap Menu Key Bookmarks History and select a bookmark or history to open Browsing Options When you browse the Web you can also do the following Press Menu Key Close and select Quit to exit Press Menu Key Bookmarks History and select a bookmark or history...

Page 35: ...Select an item you want to edit and hold on it until the shortcut menu pops up 4 Select Edit bookmark 5 Edit the name or location and then tap OK to save it Deleting a Bookmark 1 Open a Browser window 2 Tap Menu Key Bookmarks History 3 Select an item you want to delete and hold on it until the shortcut menu pops up 4 Select Delete bookmark and tap OK to confirm Changing Browser Settings Tap Menu K...

Page 36: ...t on When Bluetooth is on the icon will appear in the status bar 3 Tap Bluetooth Your phone will show all visible Bluetooth devices in range 4 Tap the device you want to pair with and operate according to the message prompt When the owner of the device to be paired accept the connection the pairing is completed TIPS Tap your device name to make your phone discoverable if other devices try to pair ...

Page 37: ... corner of the screen to view the video you ve just shot Listening to Your FM Radio With the FM Radio you can search for radio channels listen to them and collect them to your phone Note that the quality of the radio broadcast depends on the coverage of the radio station in your area The wired headset works as an antenna so always connect the headset when using the radio To tune in plug your heads...

Page 38: ...rding 5 Save the voice recording after stop or tap Discard to delete the recording Using Your Google Applications Signing in to your Google Account lets you synchronize Gmail Calendar and Contacts between your phone and the web And if you don t have an account you can easily create one 1 Tap a Google application that needs a Google account such as Play Store 2 If you ve got a Google account tap Ex...

Page 39: ...ur Phone Settings Setting Date and Time 1 Press Home key tap Settings Date time 2 Tap the Automatic date time and select Off if you want to set the time and date by yourself 3 Set date time and change the other options Display Settings Press Home key tap Settings Display you can adjust the display settings as you like Brightness Adjust brightness of the screen Auto rotate screen Rotate the screen ...

Page 40: ... key tap Settings Language input Language 2 Select a language from the list given Switching Network Modes 1 Press Home key tap Settings More Mobile networks Network Mode 2 Select one of the following GSM WCDMA auto mode WCDMA only or GSM only Switching Networks 1 Press Home key tap Settings More Mobile networks Network operators Tap Select manually the phone automatically searches for all availabl...

Page 41: ... Names Security Settings Here s how to protect your phone and SIM card from unauthorized use Protecting Your Phone with a Pattern Creating Your Screen Unlock Pattern 1 Press Home key tap Settings Security Screen lock Pattern 2 Drag your finger to connect at least four dots draw the pattern 3 Touch Continue 4 Redraw your pattern to confirm Unlocking the Screen with Your Pattern 1 Press Power Key to...

Page 42: ...ccording to this instruction to complete your PIN or password settings Unlocking the Screen with Your PIN or Password 1 Press Power Key to wake up the phone 2 Enter the PIN or password you set Disabling Screen Unlock Security If you have created an unlock pattern PIN or password you can disable it 1 Press Home key tap Settings Security Screen lock 2 Draw the screen unlock pattern or enter your PIN...

Page 43: ...N more times than allowed your 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 SIM card Changing Your SIM PIN You can change the PIN you ve been given to one easier for you to remember and harder for others to guess 1 Press Home key tap Settings Security Set up SIM card lock 2 Make sure you already tick the Lock S...

Page 44: ...You can unmount the SD card to safely remove it Erase SD card Erase all data on the SD card Privacy Reset to Factory Settings Press Home key tap Settings Backup reset Factory data reset Reset phone Erase everything WARNING All your personal information and downloaded applications on your phone will be erased after the resetting Applications Press Home Key tap Settings Apps Installing an Applicatio...

Page 45: ...t installation 4 Read the installation instructions that come with the application and follow it to complete the setup NOTE please take your handset as the standard Removing an Application 1 Press Home key tap Settings Apps 2 Select the application you want to delete 3 Tap Uninstall and OK to confirm Moving an Application You can move the applications downloaded or installed on your phone to the m...

Page 46: ...ssing Home Key tap Settings Accessibility Text to speech Output You can set the text to speech and voice recognition options by pressing Home Key tap Settings Language input Text to speech output NOTE You need to download voice data in order to use the text to speech function Other Applications Alarms 1 Press Home key tap Clock 2 Tap the default alarm to configure it Or to create a new alarm tap 3...

Page 47: ...one directly perform simple mathematical calculations 1 Press Home Key Tap Calculator 2 Click the button corresponding with the calculator display perform basic arithmetic TIPS Tap Menu Key Advanced panel to use scientific calculation ...