ZTE Score (Model # X500)
User Manual
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Version 1.0 in July 2011
Contents
Safety ............................................................ 1
About your device ......................................2
Let’s get started ......................................... 3
Inserting a memory card ........................... 4
Using the battery.........................................5
Power on/off ................................................. 7
Getting to know your phone ................... 8
Key Definitions .............................................9
Onscreen icons ......................................... 10
Screen control..............................................11
Open and switch applications.................11
Home Screen ..............................................12
Switch to sleep mode ...............................14
Wake up your phone.................................15
Make and answer calls............................16
Make a call ...................................................16
Answer a call ...............................................17
Reject a call..................................................17
End a call ......................................................17
Adjust the volume ..................................... 18
Turn the speaker on or off ...................... 18
Add one call................................................ 18
Open the dialing keypad ........................ 18
Contacts..................................................... 19
Add new contact ....................................... 19
Delete a contact .......................................20
Delete contacts.........................................20
Edit contact details...................................20
Search contacts ........................................20
Add to favorites.......................................... 21
Accounts ...................................................... 21
Import/Export contacts............................. 21
Share a contact......................................... 22
Messaging.................................................23
Send messages.........................................23
Receive messages....................................23
Message thread.........................................24
Settings ........................................................24
Email...........................................................25
Set up Email account .............................. 25
Send Emails ............................................... 26
Check Emails..............................................27
Network Applications .............................28
Network connection................................ 28
Browser....................................................... 29
Bluetooth®....................................................31
Settings...................................................... 33
Airplane mode ...........................................33
Call settings ................................................33
Sound ...........................................................34
Display..........................................................34
Storage........................................................ 35
Language.................................................... 36
Voice input & output settings................ 36
Date & time ................................................ 36
About phone.............................................. 36
Experiencing Multimedia........................37
Camera.........................................................37
Camcorder.................................................. 38
Music............................................................ 39
Videos............................................................41
Gallery............................................................41
Sound Recorder..........................................41
More Applications....................................43
File manager.............................................. 43
Clock ............................................................ 43
Calculator.....................................................44
Calendar.......................................................44
Documents To Go .................................... 46
Manage applications...............................47
Install new applications ...........................47
Uninstall applications ...............................47
Input Method ............................................49
Android Keyboard.....................................49
XT9 text input............................................ 50
Appendix ....................................................51
Battery saving tips......................................51
Care and maintenance.............................51
Consumer limited warranty ....................53
Additional safety information................ 56
Problems and their solutions.................64
Safety
Read these simple guidelines. Not following them may be dangerous or illegal. Read the
complete user guide for further information.
Power on safely
Do not power on the device when and where prohibited or when it may cause interference
or danger.
Road safety comes first
Obey all local laws. Always keep your hands free to operate the vehicle while driving. Your
first consideration while driving should be road safety.
Interference
All wireless devices may be susceptible to interference, which could affect performance.
Turn device off in restricted areas
Follow all warnings. Turn device off in aircraft, near medical equipment, fuel, chemicals or
blasting areas.
Qualified service
Only qualified personnel may install or repair this product.
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Accessories and batteries
Use only approved accessories. Do not connect incompatible products.
Water-resistance
Your device is not water-resistant. Keep it dry.
About your device
The wireless device described in this guide is approved for use on the CDMA 800, 1700,
1900 and 2100 MHz networks. Contact your service provider for more information about
networks.
When using the features of this device, obey all laws and respect local customs, privacy and
legitimate rights of others, including copyrights.
Copyright protection may prevent some images, music and other content from being copied,
modified or transferred.
Warning: To use any features of this device, you must turn on the device. Do not turn on the
device when using the wireless device may cause interference or danger.
Remember to make backup copies or keep a written record of all important information
stored in your device.
When connecting to any other device, read its user guide for detailed safety instructions. Do
not connect incompatible products.
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Let’s get started
Thanks for choosing the ZTE Score (Model # X500). It’s a CDMA2000 1X EVDO Digital
Mobile Phone, which we’ll simply call ‘phone’ from now on. Under the Android operating
system, the phone supports 3G high-speed internet access, which brings you brand new
experiences.
To ensure proper phone operation and longevity, please read this guide carefully.
And don’t worry if the pictures we use to demonstrate your phone’s functions look a little
different from what you see on its screen. It’s the functions it shows that matter.
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