Zte ZMAX 2, User Manual

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Page 2: ... services from AT T or elsewhere from third parties AT T provides tools for you to control access to the Internet and certain Internet content These controls may not be available for certain devices which bypass AT T controls AT T may collect certain types of information from your device when you use AT T services to provide customer support and to improve its services For more information on AT T...

Page 3: ...one Calls 13 How to Make Calls 13 How to Receive Calls 14 Adjusting Your Call Settings 16 Contacts 19 Importing and Exporting Contacts 19 Creating a Contact 20 Adding a Contact to Favorites 20 Searching for a Contact 21 Creating a New Group 21 Entering Text 22 Google Keyboard 22 Google Voice Typing 23 Choosing Touch Input Settings 23 Contents Contents i ...

Page 4: ...topwatch and Countdown 47 World Time 47 Contents Messaging 24 Message Box 24 Sending a Message 24 Changing Message Settings 25 Email 27 Creating an Email Account 27 Receiving Email 27 Composing and Sending an Email 28 Replying to or Forwarding an Email 28 Deleting an Email Account 29 Email Settings 29 Connecting to the Internet 30 Adding a New GMS UMTS LTE Connection 30 Turning on Wi Fi 31 Connect...

Page 5: ...4 Date Time 54 Language Input 55 Data Usage 55 Mobile Hotspot 55 VPN 56 Default SMS App 56 USB Tethering 56 Bluetooth Tethering 56 Storage 56 Power Manager 57 Managing Applications 57 Connect to PC 58 Call Settings 58 Location 58 Security 59 Backup Reset 62 Accounts 62 Managing Other Settings 63 For Your Safety 65 General Safety 65 FCC Regulations 66 RF Exposure Information SAR 67 Hearing Aid Comp...

Page 6: ...he phone Your new GoPhone SIM card is pre installed If you are an existing AT T customer replace it with your current SIM see instruction 3 below If your SIM does not fit use the new SIM that is already inserted and call Customer Care at 800 331 0500 to update your account To insert a SIM card push the SIM into the card slot with the gold color contacts facing down You will need to restart your ph...

Page 7: ...y scrolling up or down the language options and then tap Select a Wi Fi network or tap SKIP SKIP ANYWAY If you have a Google account or Gmail enter it to sign into your account or tap Or create a new account follow the prompts You can also tap SKIP SKIP enter your name and tap NEXT if you would like to set up an account later Follow the prompts to personalize your device with setup options for bac...

Page 8: ...ons Swipe the screen to scroll up down left or right Drag and drop to move particular items across the screen Pinch with two fingers or double tap the screen to zoom in out on a web page or an image Note You can view the phone screen in portrait or landscape orientation simply by holding it upright or turning it on its side Get to Know Your Phone Headset jack Earpiece Back key Micro USB charging p...

Page 9: ...ious screen Volume Key Adjust the volume of the phone Home Screens You can customize your home screens Set your own wallpaper add the widgets or application shortcuts you need or remove them as you like Navigating Your Home Screens Your phone comes with three home screens giving you more space to add more items Simply swipe your finger to the left or right to see each home screen Choosing Your Wal...

Page 10: ...nd drag it to You can add more apps to the folder by dragging icons to the folder Tap the folder to open it and access items in the folder To name the folder open it and tap folder Enter a name and tap Deleting Items from a Folder Tap a folder to open it Press and hold an icon and drag it to Status and Notification Icons Your phone will tell you exactly what s going on by showing you simple icons ...

Page 11: ...ble Song is playing USB connected GPS on Indicators and Icons Using the Notifications Panel The Notifications panel provides quick access to alerts including new messages emails and software updates To open the Notifications panel tap the top of the home screen and swipe down with your finger Swipe left or right to clear individual notifications or tap to clear all Tap to access the Quick Settings...

Page 12: ...o place the call Tip To make international calls press and hold the 0 Key to enter the Calling from Your Contacts From the home screen tap Contacts Swipe your finger to scroll the contacts list and tap next to the contact you want to call Tips You can search for a contact by tapping the search box at the top of the screen and entering the contact name You can also access your contacts by tapping C...

Page 13: ... them Phone Calls 15 14 Tap Mute to turn your microphone off To turn your microphone back on tap Mute again Putting a Call on Hold During a call you can put it on hold by tapping More Hold Tip If you accept an incoming call while you re on another call the first call automatically goes on hold if you have enabled Call waiting see Phone Calls Adjusting Your Call Settings Tap More Swap to switch bet...

Page 14: ...calls Vibrate when call is answered Check this option to enable vibration when the call is answered Phone Calls 17 16 Call settings cont d Voicemail Select a voicemail service provider your carrier is the default edit the voicemail number if necessary set an alert sound or set to vibrate Fixed Dialing Numbers Restrict outgoing calls to a fixed set of numbers To do this you must know your micro SIM...

Page 15: ...our phone and synchronize them with the contacts in your Google account or other accounts that support contact syncing To see your contacts tap Contacts on the home screen From there you can tap the tabs on the top to quickly switch to FAVORITES or GROUPS Importing and Exporting Contacts You can import or export contacts from to your micro SIM card or microSDHC card This is especially useful when ...

Page 16: ...d other information Tap to save the contact Adding a Contact to Favorites From the Contacts screen tap the contact you want to add to FAVORITES Tap at the top of the screen Contacts 20 Searching for a Contact Tap at the top of the Contacts screen Enter the contact name you want to search for Matching contacts will be listed Creating a New Group From the Contacts screen tap GROUPS Tap If you have a...

Page 17: ...and hold to lock the keyboard in uppercase Entering Text 23 Tap to delete any text you have entered Tap to select numbers and symbols You can then tap to access more Tap to enter miniature icons such as expressions astrological signs animals and more Tap to use Google s networked voice input Press and hold and then release it to change the input language or the Google keyboard settings Google Voic...

Page 18: ...file to the message Tap to send your message Note Add an attachment to a text message and it will be converted into an MMS automatically Likewise if you remove all 25 attachments from an MMS it will automatically become a text message Changing Message Settings The phone s message settings are pre configured for you to use immediately To change them tap Settings from the Messaging screen SMS Enable...

Page 19: ... Alerts notification preview Preview settings for the alert tone and vibration cadence Email With the Email application you can access your email from various providers including Yahoo and Gmail Creating an Email Account From the home screen tap Email Tap to choose an email server Enter your email address and password Tap Next to let the phone retrieve the network parameters automatically Note You...

Page 20: ...files to the email Tap Send to send the message Replying to or Forwarding an Email From your inbox open the email you want to reply to or forward Tap or to reply to or forward the email You can also tap to reply to all recipients of the email Enter the contents recipients of your email Tap Send 29 Deleting an Email Account From your inbox tap Settings Tap the account you want to delete and then ta...

Page 21: ...er the information you receive from your service provider Tap Save to complete Tip To set the APN to default settings tap Reset to default CONTINUE Connecting to the Internet 31 Turning on Wi Fi Wi Fi provides wireless Internet access over distances of up to 300 feet 90 meters Open the Notifications panel and tap Wi Fi Connecting to a Wi Fi Network From the home screen tap Settings Wi Fi The Wi Fi...

Page 22: ...end the page URL to friends Tap and select how you want to send the URL Follow a link Tap a link on the web page to open it Browsing the Internet 33 Opening Another Browser Window You can have multiple windows open in the browser While in the browser tap to open a new window To view your open windows tap the tab at the top of the page Tap on a window to close it Using Bookmarks To bookmark a web p...

Page 23: ...r other devices with Bluetooth capabilities can exchange information wirelessly within a distance of about 32 feet 10 meters The Bluetooth devices must be paired before the communication is performed Using Bluetooth Before you begin place the Bluetooth device in pairing mode From the home screen tap Settings and slide next to Bluetooth to turn on Bluetooth When Bluetooth is on the icon will appear...

Page 24: ...n in captured pictures Review Set the lapse time for viewing a photo after you take it Storage location Change the storage location for captured photos Restore defaults Restore the default camera settings Entertainment 37 Sharing a Picture After taking a picture tap the thumbnail in the corner of the screen tap the picture you want to share and then tap If the icon is not visible tap the screen fi...

Page 25: ...1280 720 720 480 640 480 or MMS video Time lapse Set the lapse time for recording video Focus lock when recording Lock the focus when recording video Geo tagging Choose to store GPS location information with each video you take Storage location Change the storage location for captured videos Restore defaults Restore default camcorder settings Number Function 1 Tap to return to the album or thumbna...

Page 26: ... can add music to your phone s internal storage or to a removable microSDHC card see Getting Started Phone Setup Note Steps may vary depending on your operating system Connect your phone to your computer with a USB cable Tap Media device MTP Note If you have a microSDHC card in your phone you may be presented with additional options Open the Notifications panel and tap Connected as a media device ...

Page 27: ...ider to jump to any part of the song 6 Toggle repeat mode 7 Playback control Skip songs or pause and resume playback Entertainment 43 Entertainment 42 8 Toggle shuffle mode 9 Tap to share the song 10 Add the song to your favorites 11 Get more options Creating Playlists Playlists help you organize your music files Tap next to the song in the music library Tap Add to Tap New playlist Type the playli...

Page 28: ...ne Applications 45 Entertainment 44 Applications Clock From the home screen tap Clock Tap a default alarm to configure it or tap to create a new alarm Set up the alarm options such as time repeat snooze duration alarm sound and label Tap SAVE to save and exit Tap next to an alarm to turn on the alarm Note By default an alarm will play when the phone is in silent mode To change this setting tap in ...

Page 29: ... in the TASKS tab to force stop or disable the app uninstall the app clear data and cache or move the app between the internal storage and the memory card or tap next to a task to close it Tap the APPS tab to manage all the apps on your phone Tap the RESOURCES tab to view the real time system resources information Applications 46 Tip If your phone is running slow close applications you are not usi...

Page 30: ...ay OK Google to begin a voice search You will see results for your search To search images places and more scroll left or right on the bar at the bottom of the screen and tap an option For additional web results simply scroll down the screen Google Applications 49 Gmail Gmail is a web based email service that s configured when you sign in to your Google account Depending on your synchronization se...

Page 31: ...or purchases Tap the option you want to use then enter the Google password and tap OK Google Applications 50 Using Google Calendar From the home screen tap Calendar to use Google Calendar Google s time management application You can use the calendar to schedule appointments including meetings and other events Your appointments will be displayed on the screen as they are scheduled You can also sync...

Page 32: ...hone YouTube View videos and share your own with your friends family and the world Phone Settings 53 Google Applications 52 Phone Settings Airplane Mode From the home screen tap Settings Slide next to Airplane mode to turn it on All voice and data radio transmissions will be turned off Wi Fi From the home screen tap Settings Slide next to Wi Fi to turn it on Tap Wi Fi to configure your Wi Fi conne...

Page 33: ...ime and Automatic time zone if you want to set the time date and time zone by yourself Set date time time zone and date time format Phone Settings 54 Language Input You can change the language of your phone system in two simple steps From the home screen tap Settings Language input Language Tap a language to select it Data Usage From the home screen tap Settings Data usage Slide next to Mobile dat...

Page 34: ...r remains view battery usage information and select a power saving mode Managing Applications From the home screen tap Settings Apps to see apps installed on your phone and manage them Tap an app in the DOWNLOADED RUNNING or ALL tabs to see its information You can stop the app uninstall the app clear data and cache or move the app between the internal storage and the memory card The user data asso...

Page 35: ...rate location using both GPS and Wi Fi as well as mobile networks Battery saving Use only Wi Fi and mobile networks to get your approximate location This will drain less power from your battery than using GPS Device only Use GPS to pinpoint your location Accelerated location Slide the switch to use Qualcomm lZat hardware accelerated location Security Protect your phone and micro SIM card from unau...

Page 36: ...IN or for Password Disabling Screen Lock Settings If you have created an unlock pattern PIN or password you can disable it From the home screen tap Settings Security Screen lock Draw the screen unlock pattern or enter the PIN password you have created For a pattern tap None OK For a PIN password tap NEXT None OK Setting Up Credential Storage This lets you select applications to access secure certi...

Page 37: ... and adjust the rate at which your phone speaks to help blind and low vision users Backup Reset Reset your phone to factory default settings All your personal data from the phone s internal storage will be erased including your Google account system and app data and settings and downloaded apps You can also erase the data on the memory card during the process From the home screen tap Settings Back...

Page 38: ...l Safety Don t make or receive handheld calls while driving And never text while driving Don t use at gas stations Keep your phone at least half an inch 15 mm away from your ear or body while making calls Your phone may produce a bright or flashing light Small parts may cause choking Don t dispose of your phone in a fire Your phone can produce a loud sound Avoid contact with anything magnetic Keep...

Page 39: ... into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment The antenna s used for the transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with an...

Page 40: ...g Aid Compatibility HAC Regulations for Mobile Phones In 2003 the FCC adopted rules to make digital wireless telephones compatible with hearing aids and cochlear implants Although analog wireless phones do not usually cause interference with hearing aids or cochlear implants digital wireless phones sometimes do because of electromagnetic energy emitted by the phone s antenna backlight or other com...

Page 41: ...semble or open crush bend or deform puncture or shred b Do not modify or remanufacture attempt to insert foreign objects into the battery immerse or expose to water or other liquids expose to fire explosion or other hazard c Only use the battery for the system for which it is specified d Only use the battery with a charging system that has been qualified with the system per CTIA Certification Requ...

Page 42: ...ust 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 attempt to di...

Page 43: ...lashing lights or light patterns such as when playing games or watching video If you have experienced seizures or blackouts or have a family history of such occurrences please consult a physician Repetitive Strain Injuries To minimize the risk of Repetitive Strain Injury RSI when texting or playing games with your phone Do not grip the phone too tightly Press the keys lightly Use the special featu...

Page 44: ... and hearing aids Pacemakers Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum separation of 6 inches 15 cm 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 cochlear implants may experience in...

Page 45: ... include fueling 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 posted with power off two way radios or electronic devices notices to avoid interfering with blasting operati...

Page 46: ...le care 4 What this warranty does not cover a Defects or damages resulting from the misuse of this product b Defects or damages from abnormal use abnormal conditions improper storage exposure to moisture dampness or corrosive environments unauthorized modifications unauthorized repair neglect rough handling abuse accident alteration improper installation incorrect voltage application food or liqui...

Page 47: ...o Get Warranty Service To obtain warranty service please call 877 817 1759 Please have the following information available when you send the phone in for repair A valid Proof of Purchase Return address Daytime phone number or fax number Model IMEI Look for the 15 digit IMEI behind the battery of the device Complete description of the problem Transportation prepaid Other Warranty Programs You may h...

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