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N9518

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ZTE Corporation
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  • Page 1: User Guide

    N9518 User Guide ZTE Corporation [UG template version 15a] [boost_zte_N9518_ug_en_033115_d0]...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Contents Table of Contents ............................i Introduction ..............................1 About the User Guide ........................... 1 How to Use This Guide ......................... 1 Get Started ..............................2 Parts and Functions ..........................2 nano-SIM Card ............................3 Handling a SIM Card ........................3 SD Card ..............................
  • Page 3 Your Phone Interface ..........................15 Home Screen Basics........................... 15 Home Screen Layout ........................15 Extended Home Screens ......................16 Status Bar ............................16 Notifications Panel ..........................17 Customize the Home Screen ......................17 Change the Wallpaper ........................ 17 Change the Theme ........................18 Add Shortcuts to the Home Screen ....................
  • Page 4 Add an Exchange ActiveSync Account ..................33 Compose and Send Email ......................33 Open New Email Messages ......................34 Open Email Messages ........................ 34 Browser ............................... 35 Use the Browser ......................... 35 Camera and Video ............................37 Take Pictures and Record Videos ...................... 37 Take a Picture ..........................
  • Page 5 LinkedIn ............................... 50 Install the LinkedIn App on Your Phone ..................50 Sign In to Your LinkedIn Account ....................50 YouTube .............................. 51 View YouTube Videos ......................... 51 Post a Video to YouTube ......................51 Google Play Music App ........................51 Play Music with Google Play .......................
  • Page 6: Introduction

    The following topics describe the basics of using this guide and your new phone. About the User Guide Thank you for purchasing your new ZTE Warp Elite. The following topics explain how best to use this guide to get the most out of your phone.
  • Page 7: Get Started

    Get Started The following topics give you all the information you need to set up your phone and wireless service the first time. Parts and Functions These topics illustrate your phone’s primary parts and key functions. Phone Layout The following illustration outlines your phone’s primary external features and buttons. Part Description Detects how close an object is to the surface of the screen.
  • Page 8: Nano-Sim Card

    Part Description Returns you to the home screen. The light beneath the key illuminates Home Key when you charge the battery or you have a notification or alert. Lets you return to the previous screen, or close a dialog box, options Back Key menu, the Notifications panel, or onscreen keyboard.
  • Page 9: Sd Card

    ● nano-SIM card is replaceable (at cost) in case of loss/damage. ● Return nano-SIM card to the company when cancelling subscription. ● Returned nano-SIM cards are recycled for environmental purposes. ● Note that nano-SIM card specifications and performance may change without notice. ●...
  • Page 10: Turn Your Phone On And Off

    1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Storage. 2. Tap Erase external SD card > ERASE SD CARD > ERASE EVERYTHING.  If you have set up a screen lock, you will be prompted to draw the pattern or enter the password or PIN.
  • Page 11: Touch And Hold

    Touch and Hold To open the available options for an item (for example, a contact or link in a Web page), touch and hold the item. Swipe or Slide To swipe or slide means to quickly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen. Drag To drag, press and hold your finger with some pressure before you start to move your finger.
  • Page 12: Activation And Service

    Activation and Service Before using your phone, you must set up your service with Boost Mobile. You will need your phone’s serial number (MEID), printed on a sticker inside the battery compartment. For more information about your Boost Mobile account, see Boost Account Information and Help.
  • Page 13: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations The following topics outline basic features and operations of your phone. Basics The following topics offer an overview of your phone’s basic operations. Home Screen and Applications (Apps) List Most of your phone’s operations originate from the home screen or the apps list. For information about using the home screen, see Home Screen Basics.
  • Page 14: Google Keyboard

    ● Google keyboard lets you use a traditional QWERTY setup to enter text. Additional options expand your ability to enter text faster and more accurately. See Google Keyboard for details. ● Swype lets you enter letters and words in one continuous motion by swiping your finger across the letters.
  • Page 15: Google Account

    to access the voice typing feature when you are using the Google keyboard. 2. When you see the microphone image, speak what you want to type. The phone will work on your speech and display the transcription. 3. Continue entering text or touch DELETE to cancel the last dictated text. Tip: Say "comma,"...
  • Page 16: Sign In To Your Google Account

    2. Tap OR CREATE A NEW ACCOUNT. 3. Enter your First name and Last name, and then tap NEXT >. 4. Enter a desired Username, and then tap NEXT >. Your phone then connects to Google and checks username availability. Change the username and try again if it is already in use. 5.
  • Page 17: Google Play Store

    2. Enter your existing Google Account username or email, and then tap NEXT >. 3. Enter your password, and then tap NEXT >. 4. After your phone connects with the Google servers, tap ACCEPT >.to agree to Google privacy policy and terms of service. 5.
  • Page 18: Find And Install An App

    Find and Install an App When you install apps from Google Play app and use them on your phone, they may require access to your personal information (such as your location, contact data, and more) or access to certain functions or settings of your phone.
  • Page 19 Turn the Screen Off When Not in Use ■ To quickly turn the screen off, press the Power Button. Pressing the Power Button again or receiving an incoming call will turn on your phone screen and show the lock screen. To save battery power, the phone automatically turns off the screen after a certain period of time when you leave it idle.
  • Page 20: Your Phone Interface

    Your Phone Interface The following topics describe how to use and customize your phone’s home screen, understand the status bar, and use the notifications panel. Home Screen Basics The home screen is the starting point for your phone’s applications, functions, and menus. You can customize your home screen by adding application icons, shortcuts, folders, widgets, and more.
  • Page 21: Extended Home Screens

    Item Description Tap to return to the previous screen. Back Key Note: Your phone’s home screens cycle through so that you can keep swiping in one direction and make it back to the main home screen. The small circles above the primary shortcuts let you know your current screen position.
  • Page 22: Notifications Panel

    Notifications Panel Drag the status bar down to open the notifications panel. From there, you can check notifications, download updates, open messaging apps, use the quick settings menu, and more. Open the Notifications Panel ■ Drag the status bar down. (Slide your finger down from the top of the screen.) ...
  • Page 23: Change The Theme

     You can also access the wallpaper menu through settings. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Display > Wallpaper. 2. Tap an option to select the wallpaper. 3. If necessary, tap Set wallpaper.  The wallpaper is set. Note: If you select Gallery, you will need to select an album and a picture. Once selected, use the crop tool to resize and position the image and then tap Change the Theme Each theme contains a unique set of icons.
  • Page 24: Add Folders To The Home Screen

    widgets, including links to a specific contact, Internet bookmarks, Gmail and email accounts, and many others. 1. From home, touch and hold an empty space, and then tap Widgets. 2. Touch and hold a widget icon.  The icon will disengage and float with your finger. 3.
  • Page 25: Phone App

    Phone App The following topics outline the use of your device’s phone app to place and receive calls, use voicemail, set up and manage contacts, and more. Place and Answer Calls The following topics describe how to directly dial calls, how to answer incoming calls, and how to use the in-call screen options.
  • Page 26: Answer Phone Calls

    3. Tap to call the number.  The phone dials the number. The call begins when the other party answers. 4. To end the call, tap The call ends. Troubleshooting Question: Call does not connect. Answer 1: Was the number dialed using the area code? If not, try dialing using the full 10-digit number including the area code.
  • Page 27: Optional Services

    Reject a Call and Send a Text Message You can reject an incoming call and automatically send a text message to the caller. 1. When a call arrives, drag up from the bottom of the screen.  You will see a list of preset text messages. Tap one of the messages to send it to the caller.
  • Page 28: Contacts

    Contacts The Contacts application lets you store and manage contacts from a variety of sources, including contacts you enter and save directly in your phone as well as contacts synchronized with your Google Account, your PC, compatible email programs (including Exchange Server), and your Facebook friends. Contacts Cautions Information saved in Contacts may be lost or changed if the battery is removed for a long period or left uncharged.
  • Page 29: Search For A Contact

     Address  Ringtone  Notification ringtone  Special dates  Groups  Add another field: Tap ADD ANOTHER FIELD to include additional information such as IM address, Notes, Nickname, Website, etc. Note: To select a type (label) for a phone number, email address, or postal address (such as Mobile, Home, Work, etc.), tap the type to the right of the field and select the appropriate type.
  • Page 30 2. Tap at the top right to open the Find contacts field. 3. Input the contact name, phone number, or any other contact information. The contacts matched will be listed.
  • Page 31: Messaging And Internet

    Messaging and Internet With wireless service and your phone’s messaging and data capabilities, you have the opportunity to share information through many different channels and accounts, including Gmail (Google), personal and corporate email, text and multimedia messaging, social networking accounts, and Hangouts. Text and Multimedia Messaging With Text Messaging (SMS), you can send and receive instant text messages between your wireless phone and another messaging-ready phone.
  • Page 32: Send A Multimedia Message (Mms)

    Send a Multimedia Message (MMS) When you need to add a little more to a text message, you can send a multimedia message (MMS) with pictures, voice recordings, audio or video files, contact cards (vCard), or appointments (vCalendar). 1. From home, tap Messaging 2.
  • Page 33: Save And Resume A Draft Message

    Create a Slideshow In a multimedia message, you can add slides, each containing a picture, video, or audio. 1. In the multimedia message you’re composing, tap > Slideshow. 2. On the Edit slideshow screen, tap Slide 1. Note: You can tap Add slide to add more slides. 3.
  • Page 34: New Messages Notification

    To resume composing the message: 1. From home, tap Messaging 2. On the Messaging screen, the draft messages are marked with a red word "Draft" next to them. You can also tap Menu > Drafts to view them. 3. Tap the message to resume editing it. 4.
  • Page 35: Create And Send Gmail

    View a Multimedia Message (MMS) 1. From home, tap Messaging 2. On the Messaging screen, tap a multimedia message or conversation to open it. 3. Tap the attachment to open it. If the attachment is a vCard contact, touch View or Import to view the contact or import it to your contacts.
  • Page 36: Check Received Gmail Messages

    ● Save as a Draft (Send Later): While composing your message, tap Menu > Save draft. The message is saved as a draft for later. ● Delete Mail Being Composed: In the mail composition window, tap Menu > Discard > DISCARD.
  • Page 37: Add An Email Account

    1. From home, tap Apps > Email  The Account setup screen for adding an account appears if no email account has been previously set up. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to set up your email account.  The email account is set up and you will begin receiving email. Add an Email Account You can add several types of personal email accounts, such as POP3 and IMAP accounts, on your phone.
  • Page 38: Add An Exchange Activesync Account

     If you have custom settings you need to configure, tap Manual setup and enter your settings. These may include mail type, user name, password, server, security type, etc. 4. Select your sync settings and then tap Next. 5. Enter an account name and a display name and tap Next to complete setup. ...
  • Page 39: Open New Email Messages

    1. From home, tap Apps > Email  The email inbox opens.  If you want to switch to a different email account, tap the account name at the top left of the screen and select another account. 2. Tap Compose ...
  • Page 40: Browser

    3. Tap Reply or Reply all to reply to the message. Options when Reviewing Email Messages ● Resetting Mail as Unread: Tap the check box on the left side of a read message and then tap Mark as unread ● Deleting Email: Tap the check box on the left side of a message or messages and then tap Delete ●...
  • Page 41  You can also launch the browser by tapping a URL in a text message, email message, or Gmail message. 2. Tap the address bar at the top and enter search words (for a Google search) or a Web address (URL).
  • Page 42: Camera And Video

    Camera and Video You can use the camera or video camera to take and share pictures and videos. Your phone comes with a 13 megapixel back camera with an autofocus feature a front-facing camera that let you capture sharp pictures and videos. Take Pictures and Record Videos The following topics teach you how to take pictures and record videos with your phone’s cameras.
  • Page 43: Record Videos

     To zoom out, "pinch" the screen or press the lower end of the Volume Button. 3. Frame your subject on the screen and configure other necessary settings. See Viewfinder Screen for details. Tip: Hold the phone vertically when taking portrait shots or hold the phone horizontally when taking landscape shots.
  • Page 44 For pictures that are on your storage card or phone memory, you can do basic editing such as rotating and cropping. You can also easily assign a picture as your contact picture or wallpaper and share pictures with your friends. View Pictures and Videos You can access and view all your stored pictures and videos from your phone’s Gallery.
  • Page 45: Share Pictures And Videos

    Share Pictures and Videos The Gallery application lets you send pictures and videos using email or multimedia messages. You can share pictures on your social networks (such as Facebook, Google+, and Twitter) and share videos on YouTube. You can also send them to another phone, your computer, or your Google Account using Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Direct, or Drive.
  • Page 46: Send Pictures Or Videos Using Bluetooth

     To select multiple items, touch and hold a thumbnail to turn on multiple select. Tap all the items you want to include. 4. Tap Share and then on the Share menu, tap Messaging.  Follow the onscreen prompts to complete and send the message. For more information about sending multimedia messages, see Send a Multimedia Message (MMS).
  • Page 47: Share Pictures Or Videos On Google

     To select multiple items, touch and hold a thumbnail to turn on multiple select. Tap all the items you want to include. 4. Tap Share and then on the Share menu, tap Drive. 5. Select the account that you want to sign in with and choose a folder for the uploaded files. 6.
  • Page 48: Send Pictures Or Videos To Photos

    4. Tap Share and then on the Share menu, tap Hangouts. 5. Select the account that you want to sign in with if prompted. 6. Tap a contact you want to send the picture to, or tap New message at the bottom to select other contacts.
  • Page 49: Share Pictures And Videos On Facebook

    Share Pictures and Videos on Facebook You can share pictures and videos from your phone directly to your Facebook account. You need to be logged in to your Facebook account to upload pictures and videos. 1. From home, tap Apps >...
  • Page 50: Useful Apps And Features

    Useful Apps and Features The following topics detail many of your phone’s tools and features such as news services, maps and navigation, calendar, clock, social networking apps, music, memos, and more. Navigation Your phone offers a number of location-based navigation programs to help you figure out where you are and get you where you’re going.
  • Page 51: Hangouts

    Google Maps Operations ● Viewing Current Location: From the Maps app, tap ● Obtain Useful Area Information for Current Location: From the Maps app, pan to your area. Then tap the top search box, enter the information you’re looking for, and then tap a result to view ●...
  • Page 52: Google Search

    ● Ending a Video Chat: In the video chat window, tap ● Disabling Chat History: If you don’t want to keep chat history, in the chat window, tap Menu > Turn history off. ● Delete Chat History: To delete all your chat history, in the chat window, tap Menu >...
  • Page 53: Use Google Voice Search

     To use all of Google Now’s functions, ensure that Google Location Reporting and Location History are turned on in your location settings. From home, tap Apps > Google Settings > Location > Google Location Reporting and select your options. Use Google Voice Search Use your voice to search instead of typing, with Google Voice Search.
  • Page 54: Facebook

     If this is the first time you’ve used Twitter on your phone, tap Log in to sign in to an existing account, or tap Sign up to set up a new Twitter account. 2. Tap the “What’s happening?” text box, type a tweet, and tap TWEET. ...
  • Page 55: Use Facebook

    Use Facebook Once you’ve downloaded the app and signed in, you can post and read updates, upload pictures, tag locations, and more, all from your phone. 1. From home, tap Apps > Facebook  The Facebook app launches. If this is the first time you’ve used Facebook on your phone, enter your Facebook ID and ...
  • Page 56: Youtube

    YouTube View videos uploaded to YouTube and upload your own videos to your YouTube account. View YouTube Videos You can use the YouTube app to view videos on YouTube even if you aren’t signed in to a YouTube account. 1. From home, tap Apps >...
  • Page 57: Play Music With Google Play

    Note: For information about loading music onto your phone, see Transfer Files Between Your Phone and Computer. Play Music with Google Play Use the Google Play Music app to listen to all your music on your phone. 1. From home, tap Apps >...
  • Page 58 Feature Description Tap to display the current music list (queue). Current playlist Tap to access more player options. Options...
  • Page 59: Connectivity

    Connectivity The following topics address your phone’s connectivity options, including USB file transfer and tethering, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, IR connectivity, and more. Connections Optimizer The Connections Optimizer is a tool that automatically selects the best mobile network for your phone, including "remembered" Wi-Fi networks. About Connections Optimizer The Connections Optimizer helps you manage and enhance your data experience by finding and connecting to "remembered"...
  • Page 60: Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi Wi-Fi provides wireless Internet access over distances of up to 300 feet. To use your phone’s Wi-Fi, you need access to a wireless access point or “hotspot.” The availability and range of the Wi-Fi signal depends on a number of factors, including infrastructure and other objects through which the signal passes.
  • Page 61: Bluetooth Information

    computers, printers, and wireless phones. The Bluetooth communication range is usually approximately 30 feet. Bluetooth Hints Question: Can’t use Bluetooth? Answer: Is your phone in airplane mode? Bluetooth is unavailable in airplane mode. Bluetooth Function Cautions Information may not appear correctly on connected devices depending on the transferred data. Bluetooth Information Bluetooth is a technology that enables wireless connection with PCs, Bluetooth devices with hands-free features, etc.
  • Page 62: Pair Bluetooth Devices

     To disable Bluetooth, tap the slider again. Tip: You can also turn Bluetooth on or off with the toggle menu in the notifications panel. Drag the status bar down to display the notifications panel and then tap Bluetooth to turn Bluetooth on or off. Note: Turn off Bluetooth when not in use to conserve battery power, or in places where using a wireless phone is prohibited, such as aboard an aircraft and in hospitals.
  • Page 63: Connect To A Paired Bluetooth Device

    Connect to a Paired Bluetooth Device You can listen to music over a Bluetooth stereo headset, or have hands-free conversations using a compatible Bluetooth headset or car kit. It’s the same procedure to set up stereo audio and hands-free devices. 1.
  • Page 64  You will see the Contacts list. 2. Tap a contact to send. 3. Tap Menu > Share > Bluetooth. 4. If you are prompted to turn on Bluetooth, tap Turn on. 5. Tap the name of the receiving device. 6.
  • Page 65: Settings

    Settings The following topics provide an overview of items you can change using your phone’s Settings menus. The settings menu is grouped into the following categories, all of which are available through the main settings screen. ● WIRELESS & NETWORKS menu options include Airplane mode, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Mobile networks, Data usage, Mobile hotspot and More.
  • Page 66: For Assistance

    For Assistance The following topics address areas of support for your phone, including troubleshooting, specifications, account information, warranty information, and customer service contact information. Boost Account Information and Help Find out about managing your account online and on your phone, buying additional minutes for your plan, and getting help.
  • Page 67: Re-Boost

    Re-Boost Boost Mobile makes it easy to add money to your account. You decide exactly how and where you want to pay. Keep your account active by using your phone and adding money to your account. Pay with Cash Find an Authorized Re-Boost Retailer near you. Pick up a Re-Boost Card or recharge for as low as $10 at the register, where available.
  • Page 68 RF Exposure Information (SAR) This phone is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the United States. During SAR testing, this device was set to transmit at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands, and placed in positions that simulate RF exposure in usage against the head with no separation, and near the body with the separation of 10 mm.
  • Page 69 (hearing aids and cochlear implants), users may detect a buzzing, humming, or whining noise. Some hearing devices are more immune than others to this interference noise and phones also vary in the amount of interference they generate. The wireless telephone industry has developed a rating system for wireless phones to assist hearing device users in finding phones that may be compatible with their hearing devices.
  • Page 70: Index

    Index Activation, 12 Setup, 57 Answer a Call, 43 Share pictures, 72 Apps View and reply, 64 Find and install, 27 Enter Text, 15 Back Key, 3 Exchange ActiveSync Bluetooth Add account, 62 Connect, 105 Extended Home Screen, 31 Send information, 106 Facebook, 94 Share pictures and videos, 76 Share pictures and videos, 85...
  • Page 71 Find and install apps, 27 Multimedia Messaging Store, 27 Share pictures and videos, 74 Google Play Music, 97 Music Google Search, 92 Google Play Music, 97 Google Voice Typing, 16 Navigation, 87 Google+ Google Maps, 87 Share pictures and videos, 80 Phone Hangouts, 90 Dialer, 40...
  • Page 72 Find and install apps, 27 Turn Device On, 8 Power Button, 3 Twitter, 93 Power Off, 9 Typing, 15 Power On, 8 Video Camera Reject Incoming Call, 43 Record video, 70 Rotate, 11 Videos Save a Phone Number, 48 Record, 70 Search Send to Drive, 78 Google, 92...
  • Page 73 Share videos, 85 Zoom, 11 Index...

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