Z981 User Manual and Safety Information 1 About This Manual Thank you for choosing this mobile device. In order to keep your device in its best condition, please read this manual and keep it for future reference. 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. Disclaimer 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 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. microSDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. 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Version No.: R1.0 Edition Time: June 20, 2016 1 Contents Getting Started ............................................................................................. 7 Getting to Know Your Phone .............................................................................................. 7 Knowing the Keys .............................................................................................................. 9 Installing the nano-SIM Card and microSDXC card ............................................................ 9 Charging the Battery ........................................................................................................ 12 Powering On/Off Your Phone ........................................................................................... 13 Extending the Battery Life ................................................................................................ 13 Setting Up for the First Time ............................................................................................ 13 Locking/Unlocking the Screen and Keys .......................................................................... 14 Using the Touch Screen ................................................................................................... 14 Getting to Know the Home Screen ................................................................................... 17 Personalizing .............................................................................................. 20 Changing the System Language ...................................................................................... 20 Setting the Date and Time ............................................................................................... 20 Changing Ringtone and Notification Sound ...................................................................... 20 Turning On/Off System Sounds........................................................................................ 21 Adjusting Volume ............................................................................................................. 21 Switching to Silent Mode.................................................................................................. 21 Applying New Wallpapers ................................................................................................ 22 Changing Screen Brightness ........................................................................................... 22 Protecting Your Phone With Screen Locks ....................................................................... 22 Protecting Your Phone With Screen Pinning..................................................................... 23 Fingerprints ..................................................................................................................... 24 Knowing the Basics .................................................................................... 27 Monitoring the Phone Status ............................................................................................ 27 Managing Notifications .................................................................................................... 28 Managing Shortcuts and Widgets .................................................................................... 30 2 Organizing With Folders ................................................................................................... 31 Rearranging the Primary Shortcuts .................................................................................. 31 Entering Text .................................................................................................................... 31 Editing Text ...................................................................................................................... 34 Opening and Switching Apps ........................................................................................... 35 Connecting to Networks and Devices ........................................................ 36 Connecting to Mobile Networks ........................................................................................ 36 Connecting to Wi-Fi® ........................................................................................................ 37 Using Wi-Fi Direct® .......................................................................................................... 40 Connecting to Bluetooth® Devices .................................................................................... 41 Using the microSD card as portable or internal storage .................................................... 43 Connecting to Your Computer via USB ............................................................................. 46 Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection .............................................................................. 47 Connecting to Virtual Private Networks............................................................................. 49 Phone Calls ................................................................................................ 50 Placing and Ending Calls ................................................................................................. 50 Answering or Rejecting Calls............................................................................................ 51 Making a VoWi-Fi Call ...................................................................................................... 51 Working With the Call History ........................................................................................... 52 Calling Your Contacts ....................................................................................................... 53 Checking Voicemail.......................................................................................................... 54 Using Options During a Call ............................................................................................. 54 Managing Multi-party Calls ............................................................................................... 55 Adjusting Your Call Settings ............................................................................................. 56 Checking Contact Details ................................................................................................. 59 Adding a New Contact ..................................................................................................... 59 Setting Up Your Own Profile ............................................................................................. 59 Importing, Exporting, and Sharing Contacts...................................................................... 60 Working With Favorite Contacts ....................................................................................... 60 Searching for a Contact ................................................................................................... 61 3 Editing Contacts .............................................................................................................. 61 Displaying Contacts ......................................................................................................... 62 Accounts .................................................................................................... 63 Adding or Removing Accounts ......................................................................................... 63 Configuring Account Sync ................................................................................................ 63 Email ........................................................................................................... 65 Setting Up the First Email Account ................................................................................... 65 Checking Your Emails ...................................................................................................... 65 Responding to an Email ................................................................................................... 65 Writing and Sending an Email .......................................................................................... 66 Adding and Editing Email Accounts .................................................................................. 67 Changing General Email Settings ...................................................................................