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BLADE L7A
User Manual
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About This Manual
Thank you for choosing this ZTE mobile device. In order to keep
your device in its best condition, please read this manual and
keep it for future reference.
Copyright
Copyright © 2018 ZTE CORPORATION
All rights reserved.
No part of this publication may be quoted, reproduced, translated
or used in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical,
including photocopying and microfilm, without the prior written
permission of ZTE Corporation.
Notice
ZTE Corporation 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 sure to use your phone properly and safely.
We offer self-service for our smart terminal device users. Please
visit the ZTE official website (at http://www.ztedevice.com) for
more information on self-service and supported product models.
Information on the website takes precedence.
Disclaimer
ZTE Corporation expressly disclaims any liability for faults and
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damages caused by unauthorized modifications of the software.
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
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 those of their respective
owners.
Version No.: R1.0
Edition Time: March 5, 2018
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Contents
Getting Started ......................................................... 8
Getting to Know Your Phone .............................................. 8
Knowing the Keys .............................................................. 9
Installing the micro-SIM Card and the microSDXC™ Card 10
Charging the Battery ........................................................ 14
Powering On/Off .............................................................. 16
Setting Up for the First Time ............................................ 16
Locking/Unlocking the Screen and Keys .......................... 16
Getting to Know the Home Screen ................................... 18
Personalizing.......................................................... 20
Applying New Wallpapers ................................................ 20
Using Do Not Disturb Mode ............................................. 20
Protecting Your Phone With Screen Locks ....................... 23
Knowing the Basics ............................................... 24
Status and Notification Icons ............................................ 24
Managing Icons and Widgets ........................................... 24
Opening and Switching Apps ........................................... 25
Using Two Apps in Split-Screen Mode .............................. 25
Connecting to Networks and Devices .................. 27
Connecting to Mobile Networks ........................................ 27
Connecting to Wi-Fi ......................................................... 28
Connecting to Bluetooth Devices ..................................... 28
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Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection .............................. 29
Phone Calls ............................................................ 32
Placing Calls .................................................................... 32
Answering or Rejecting Calls ............................................ 33
Using Options During a Call ............................................. 34
Contacts ................................................................. 35
Adding a New Contact ...................................................... 35
Searching for a Contact .................................................... 35
Messages ............................................................... 36
Sending a Message ......................................................... 36
Changing Message Settings ............................................. 37
Web Browser .......................................................... 38
Opening the Browser ....................................................... 38
Using Multiple Browser Windows...................................... 38
Changing Browser Settings .............................................. 39
Camera ................................................................... 40
Capturing a Photo ............................................................ 40
Recording a Video ............................................................ 40
Gallery .................................................................... 42
Opening Gallery ............................................................... 42
Working With Albums ....................................................... 42
Music ...................................................................... 44
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Viewing Your Music Library .............................................. 44
Playing Music .................................................................. 44
FM Radio ................................................................. 45
Scanning and Saving Channels ....................................... 45
Listening to FM Radio ...................................................... 45
Recorder ................................................................. 46
Recording a Voice Memo ................................................. 46
Playing a Voice Memo ..................................................... 46
Settings ................................................................... 47
Wi-Fi ................................................................................ 47
Bluetooth ......................................................................... 47
Wi-Fi Hotspot ................................................................... 47
Airplane Mode ................................................................. 47
Data Usage ..................................................................... 48
VPN................................................................................. 48
USB Tethering ................................................................. 48
Bluetooth Tethering .......................................................... 48
Display ............................................................................ 49
Hard key .......................................................................... 49
Prompt & notification ........................................................ 49
Audio Profiles .................................................................. 49
Schedule Power On/off .................................................... 49
Startup Manager .............................................................. 50
Apps ................................................................................ 50
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Storage ............................................................................ 50
Power Manager ................................................................ 50
Memory............................................................................ 51
Location ........................................................................... 51
Security............................................................................ 51
Accounts .......................................................................... 51
Google ............................................................................. 52
Languages & Input ........................................................... 52
Backup & Reset ............................................................... 52
Date & Time ..................................................................... 52
Accessibility ..................................................................... 52
Printing ............................................................................ 53
About Phone .................................................................... 53
For Your Safety ...................................................... 54
General Safety ................................................................. 54
Radio Frequency (RF) Energy .......................................... 55
FCC Regulations .............................................................. 57
Distraction ........................................................................ 59
Product Handling ............................................................. 59
Electrical Safety ............................................................... 63
Radio Frequency Interference .......................................... 64
Explosive Environments ................................................... 66
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Getting Started
Getting to Know Your Phone
Indicator light
Front camera
Earpiece
Proximity &
light sensor
Touch screen
Volume key
Power key
M
icrophone
Charging/
micro-USB jack
Home key
Recent apps key
Back key
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Knowing the Keys
Key
Function
Power key
Press and hold to turn on or off airplane
mode, restart, or power off.
Press to turn off or on the screen display.
Headset jack
Back camera
Flash
Speaker
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Key
Function
Home key
Touch to return to the home screen from
any application or screen.
Touch and hold to use Google Search.
Back key Touch to go to the previous screen.
Recent apps
key Touch to see recently used apps.
Volume key Press or hold either end of the key to turn the
volume up or down.
NOTE:
The positions of the Back key and the Recent apps key are
interchangeable through > Settings > Hard key.
Installing the micro-SIM Card and the
microSDXC™ Card
A microSDXC card (optional, not included) can be installed or
removed while the phone is turned on. You need to unmount the
microSDXC card before removing it.
WARNING!
To avoid damage to the phone, do not use any other kind of SIM
cards, or any non-standard micro-SIM card cut from a SIM card.
You can get a standard micro-SIM card from your service
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provider.
1. Place your finger in the slot at the bottom of the back cover to
lift and remove the cover.
2. Hold the micro-SIM card with its cut corner oriented as shown
and slip it into the card holder.
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3. Hold your microSDXC card with the metal contacts facing
down and slide it into the microSDXC card slot.
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4. Insert the battery by aligning the metal contacts on the battery
with the metal contacts in the battery compartment. Gently
push down on the battery until it locks into place.
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5. Replace the back cover.
Charging the Battery
Your phone’s battery should have enough power for the phone to
turn on, find a signal, and make a few calls. 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, open the notification panel
and drag the panel downwards, the screen will show you the
exact battery level on the status bar.
WARNING!
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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 jack. Ensure that the
adapter is inserted with the correct orientation. Do not force
the connector into the charging jack.
2. Connect the charger to a standard AC power outlet. If the
phone is on, you’ll see a charging icon, such as or ,
appear on the status bar.
3. Disconnect the charger when the battery is fully charged.
NOTE:
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If the battery is extremely low, you may be unable to power on
the phone even when it is being charged. In this case, try again
after charging the phone for at least 20 minutes. Contact the
customer service if you still cannot power on the phone after
prolonged charging.
Powering On/Off
Press and hold the Power key to turn on your phone.
To power off, press and hold the Power key to open the
options menu and touch Power off.
Setting Up for the First Time
When you first power on your phone after you purchase it or
reset it to factory settings, you need to do some settings before
using it.
Touch the language field to select the language. Then follow the
prompts to set up Wi-Fi, Google account, Google location and
other options.
Locking/Unlocking the Screen and
Keys
Your phone allows you to quickly lock the screen and keys (put
the phone to sleep mode) when not in use and to turn the screen
back on and unlock it when you need it.
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To lock the screen and keys:
To quickly turn the screen off and lock the keys, press the Power
key.
NOTE:
To save battery power, the phone automatically turns off the
screen after some time of inactivity. You will still be able to
receive messages and calls while the phone screen is off.
To unlock the screen and keys:
1. Press the Power key to turn the screen on.
2. Swipe up on the screen.
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Swipe right to open the Voice Search app.
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Swipe left to open the Camera app.
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Touch a notification twice consecutively to open the related
app.
NOTE:
If you have set an unlock pattern, a PIN or a password for your
phone (see Protecting Your Phone With Screen Locks), you’ll
need to draw the pattern or enter the PIN/password to unlock your
screen.
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Getting to Know the Home Screen
The home screen is the starting point for your phone’s
applications, functions, and menus. You can customize your
home screen by adding folders, widgets, and more.
Extended Home Screen Panels
Status bar
Primary app icons
App icon
Folder
Widgets
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Your home screen is extendable, providing more space for app
icons, widgets, and more. Simply swipe left or right on the home
screen to see the extended panels. You can add or remove home
screen panels, or adjust their order.
To add a new home screen panel:
1. Touch the Home key to access the home screen.
2. Touch and hold an item such as an app icon, a folder or a
widget on the screen and drag it to the right edge of the
screen to create a new home screen panel and put the item
on it.
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Personalizing
Applying New Wallpapers
You can set the wallpaper for the home screen and lock screen.
1. Touch and hold an empty area on the home screen and then
touch the WALLPAPERS tab.
2. Slide left or right to select an image as the wallpaper. You can
also touch My photos to choose a picture as the wallpaper.
3. Touch and select Home screen, Lock screen or Home
screen and lock screen.
NOTE:
In addition, you can touch the Home key > > Settings >
Display > Wallpaper to pick an image from Gallery, Photos or
Wallpapers.
Using Do Not Disturb Mode
You can limit interruptions with Do not disturb mode. This mode
silences your phone so that it doesn’t make sounds or vibrate
when you don’t want it to.
To turn on Do not disturb mode:
1. Open the notification panel and drag the panel downwards
2. Touch Do not disturb and select Total silence, Alarms only,
or Priority only depending on whether you want to allow
exceptions. You can customize the exceptions when Priority
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