Zte Avid 916 User manual
ZTE Avid 916
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Setting Up Your Phone .............................................3
Installing a microSDXC™ Card ....................................3
Charging the Battery ............................................3
Getting to Know Your Phone........................................4
Notifications.......................................................6
Phone and Service Status Icons..................................6
Notification Icons ...............................................7
Touch Screen and Navigation Keys .................................8
Opening Applications ...........................................8
Personalize ....................................................8
Internet ...........................................................9
Connecting via Wi-Fi® ...........................................9
Connecting via Mobile Network ..................................9
Calling and Voicemail .............................................10
Making a Call .................................................10
Checking Voicemail............................................10
Address Book .....................................................11
Creating a New Contact .........................................11
Importing Contacts in Batches ...................................11
Text Messaging................................................... 12
Email ............................................................ 13
Setting up Gmail™.............................................. 13
Setting up Email ............................................... 13
Welcome!
This guide will help you get the most out of your new ZTE Avid 916.
You’ll find instructions to help you begin using your device.
If you need more assistance, feel free to contact us by using the contact
information listed below. We’re always happy to help you!
Need More Information?
Visit our website at ConsumerCellular.com/Support
Call us at (800) 686-4460
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TABLE OF CONTENTS continued
Customizing Home Screens ....................................... 14
Adding Widgets ............................................... 14
Removing Widgets or Shortcuts ................................. 14
Organizing Shortcuts with Folders ............................... 14
Applying New Wallpapers ...................................... 15
Camera and Video................................................ 16
Taking a Photo ................................................ 16
Recording a Video............................................. 16
Playing Music .....................................................17
Connectivity...................................................... 18
Connecting with a
Bluetooth
® Headset .......................... 18
Google Play™ ..................................................... 19
For Your Safety ...................................................20
FCC RF Exposure Information (SAR) .............................20
FCC Regulations ..............................................21
Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Mobile Phones ....22
Distraction ....................................................24
Product Handling ..............................................25
Electrical Safety ...............................................29
CTIA Requirements ............................................29
Radio Frequency Interference ..................................31
Explosive Environments ........................................32
Support ..........................................................34
Warranty .........................................................35
SETTING UP YOUR PHONE
INSTALLING A microSDXC™ CARD
The microSDXC card can be installed and removed while
the phone is turned on. Unmount the microSDXC card
before removing it.
1. Place your finger in the slot at the bottom of the back
cover to lift and remove the cover.
2. Hold your microSDXC card with the metal contacts
facing down and slide it into the microSDXC card slot.
3. Press the cover gently back into place until you hear
a click.
CHARGING THE BATTERY
You should fully charge the battery as soon as possible. If the battery is
low, there will be a pop-up message on the screen. As you charge your
phone, the screen will tell you the exact battery level each time you wake
up your phone.
WARNING! Use only ZTE-approved chargers and cables.
The use of unapproved accessories could damage your
phone or cause the battery to explode.
1. Connect the adapter to the charging port.
2. Connect the charger to a standard AC wall 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.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR PHONE
Front Camera
3.5mm
Headset Jack
Touch Screen
Back Key*
Earpiece
Proximity &
Light Sensor
Power/Lock Key
Volume Up/
Down Keys
Recent Apps Key*
Microphone
Home Key/
Indicator Light
*Customizable. See Touch Screen and Navigation Keys.
Back Camera
Speaker
Flash
Charging/USB
Type-C™ Port
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR PHONE
Microphone
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NOTIFICATIONS
The status bar at the top of the home screen provides phone and service
status icons, and notification icons.
PHONE AND SERVICE STATUS ICONS
NOTIFICATION ICONS
NOTIFICATIONS
3G connected
4G LTE connected
Ringer o
Vibration mode
Priority mode
Battery low
Battery partially
drained
Battery full
/Battery charging
Alarm set
New SMS
New MMS
New email
/New Gmail message(s)
Missed call
Call in progress
/Song playing
No signal
Signal strength
No nano-SIM card
installed
Airplane mode
Bluetooth
on
Connected to a Wi-Fi
network
Wi-Fi in use
Speaker on
Phone microphone o
GPS on
Upcoming event
New Wi-Fi network
detected
Downloading data
Sending data
USB connected
Updates available
Wired headset
connected
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TOUCH SCREEN AND NAVIGATION KEYS
• Power/Lock Key: Press and hold to power on, restart
the phone, turn on/o airplane mode, or power o.
Press to turn on/o the screen display.
• Home Key: Press to return to the home screen
from any application or screen. Press and hold to
access Google Now™.
• Recent Apps Key: Press to view recently used apps.
• Back Key: Press to go to the previous screen.
• Volume Keys: Press to turn the volume up or down
or to enable silent mode/vibration mode.
OPENING APPLICATIONS
1. Press if the current screen is not the home screen.
2. Tap .
3. Swipe left or right on the screen and tap an app to
open it.
PERSONALIZING
You can exchange the positions of the Back Key and
Recent Apps Key.
Press > > > Navigation key and select
an option.
INTERNET
CONNECTING VIA WIFI®
1. From the home screen, tap > > Wi-Fi.
2. Slide the on/o switch if Wi-Fi is o. Your phone
automatically searches for Wi-Fi networks in range
and displays their names and security settings.
Your phone also connects to previously linked
networks when they are in range.
3. Tap a network name to connect to it.
4. If the network is secured, enter a password or
other credentials (ask your network administrator
for details) and tap CONNECT.
CONNECTING VIA MOBILE NETWORK
1. From the home screen, tap > > Mobile
networks > Mobile Data.
2. Slide next to Standard Data to enable
mobile data.
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CALLING AND VOICEMAIL
MAKING A CALL
1. From the home screen, tap > .
2. Enter the phone number with the on-screen keypad.
Tap to delete incorrect digits.
3. Tap to place the call.
NOTE: To call a contact, press > > CONTACTS
and tap .
CHECKING VOICEMAIL
1. From the home screen, tap > .
2. Press and hold the 1 Key. If prompted, enter your
voicemail password.
3. Follow the voice prompts to listen to and manage
your voicemail messages.
NOTE: For detailed information, please contact the
service provider.
ADDRESS BOOK
CREATING A NEW CONTACT
1. From the home screen, tap .
2. Tap .
3. Enter the contact name, phone numbers, email
addresses, and other information, as shown.
4. Tap to save the contact.
IMPORTING CONTACTS IN BATCHES
1. From the home screen, tap .
2. Tap > Import/Export > Import from storage.
3. Select an account in which to save the contacts.
4. If prompted, choose to import one, multiple, or
all vCard files.
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TEXT MESSAGING
1. From the home screen, tap > .
2. Enter the recipient(s) and message text. If you
want to send an MMS, tap to add attachments.
3. Tap to send the message.
Please don’t text and drive.
EMAIL
SETTING UP GMAIL™
1. From the home screen, tap > .
NOTE: If another Gmail account is already
set up, press > > > Accounts >
Add account > Google.
2. Enter your existing Google™ email or tap
Add an email address.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen to
set up the account.
SETTING UP EMAIL
1. From the home screen, tap > and select
an email server.
NOTE: If another email account is already
set up, press > > > Accounts >
Add account > Email.
2. Enter the email address and password.
3. Tap Next and follow the on-screen instructions.
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CUSTOMIZING HOME SCREENS
You can customize your home screen by adding
shortcuts, folders, widgets, and more.
ADDING WIDGETS
1. Press and hold an empty spot on a home screen.
2. Tap Widgets.
3. Press and hold a widget and drag it to the desired
home screen.
NOTE: To add a shortcut to a home screen, press
and hold the app from the App Tray and drag it to a
home screen.
REMOVING WIDGETS OR SHORTCUTS
1. Press and hold a widget or shortcut on the
home screen.
2. Drag it to to remove it.
ORGANIZING SHORTCUTS WITH FOLDERS
1. Press and hold a shortcut.
2. Drag it to at the top of the screen. A new folder
is created.
3. If needed, drag more shortcuts and drop them into
the folder.
CUSTOMIZING HOME SCREENS
APPLYING NEW WALLPAPERS
1. Press and hold an empty spot on a home screen.
2. Tap Wallpapers.
3. Select a wallpaper source (GALLERY or LIVE
WALLPAPER) and choose an image or tap a
wallpaper thumbnail image.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen.
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CAMERA AND VIDEO
TAKING A PHOTO
1. From the home screen, tap .
2. Aim the camera at the subject and make any necessary adjustments.
3. Tap .
RECORDING A VIDEO
1. From the home screen, tap .
2. Aim the camera at the subject and make any necessary adjustments.
3. Tap to start and to stop recording.
TIP: While the recording is in progress, you can tap to save the frame as
a photo.
PLAYING MUSIC
1. From the home screen, tap > .
2. Tap All Songs.
3. Tap a song to play it.
Select a scene mode
or special eect
Turn flash
on/o
Switch to Manual
camera mode
Change the
camera settings
Record a video
View your photos
and videos
Set a time delay before the
camera takes a picture
Switch to Auto
camera mode
Switch between the front
and back cameras
Capture a photo
Add the song to your favorites
Song and artist
information
Drag the slider to jump
to any part of the song
Enable Dolby Audio™
View track details
Album artwork and lyrics
(if available)
Toggle shue mode
Toggle repeat mode
Tap to share the song
Access additional options
Playback control:
Skip songs or pause
and resume playback
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