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User Guide
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Contents
Contents............................................................................................ i
Foreword.......................................................................................... 1
Safety precautions ............................................................................ 2
Preparations ..................................................................................... 3
Your phone at a glance 3
Inserting or removing a micro-SIM card 4
Inserting or removing a microSD card 5
Charging the battery 7
Powering your phone on and off 8
Setting up your phone for the first time 8
Getting started ................................................................................. 9
Gestures 9
Locking and unlocking the screen 10
Getting to know your home screen 11
Using the notification panel 14
Accessing applications 15
Texting 15
Turning on gloves mode 18
Personalizing your phone ................................................................ 19
Setting the theme 19
Changing the wallpaper 19
Setting the home screen transition effect 19
Organizing home screen widgets and application icons 20
Organizing home screen icons using folders 20
Customizing Me Widget 21
Customizing your home screens 22
Customizing switch shortcuts on the notification panel 23
Managing profiles 23
Setting tones 24
Changing the font size 24
Setting the screen unlock method 25
Adjusting the screen brightness 26
Calls ............................................................................................... 27
Smart dialing 27
Answering or rejecting a call 27
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Viewing the call log 28
What you can do during a call 28
Making a conference call 29
Answering a third-party call 29
Making emergency calls 29
Other call services 30
People ............................................................................................ 32
Creating a contact 32
Searching for a contact 32
Copying contacts 32
Importing or exporting contacts 33
Adding a contact to your favorites 34
Deleting contacts 34
Merging contacts 34
Sharing contacts 34
Contact groups 35
Messaging ...................................................................................... 37
Sending a text message 37
Sending a multimedia message 37
Replying to a message 37
Searching for a message 38
Managing messages 38
Modifying message settings 39
Browser.......................................................................................... 40
Browsing web pages 40
Managing bookmarks 40
Setting the home page 41
Clearing your browsing history 41
Modifying browser settings 41
Email .............................................................................................. 42
Adding a POP3 or IMAP email account 42
Adding an Exchange account 42
Switching between email accounts 43
Sending emails 43
Checking your emails 43
Removing an email account 44
Modifying email account settings 44
Multimedia ..................................................................................... 45
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Camera 45
Gallery 48
Music 50
Internet connection ......................................................................... 54
Mobile data connection 54
Setting up a Wi-Fi connection 54
Wi-Fi Direct 55
Sharing your phone's mobile data connection 56
Controlling your data usage 58
Sharing data ................................................................................... 60
Bluetooth 60
Using DLNA 61
Connecting your phone to a computer 61
Connecting your phone to a USB storage device 63
File Manager................................................................................... 65
Creating a folder 65
Searching for a file 65
Copying, cutting, and pasting a file 65
Compressing or decompressing files 66
Renaming a file 66
Deleting a file 66
Creating a shortcut for a file or folder 66
Checking the memory status 67
Managing applications .................................................................... 68
Downloading applications 68
Installing an application 68
Viewing applications 68
Uninstalling an application 69
Clearing the application cache 69
Huawei applications ........................................................................ 70
Backup 70
Cloud Sync 71
Phone Finder 71
Google services ............................................................................... 73
Gmail 73
Talk 74
Maps 74
YouTube 75
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Play Store 76
Basic utilities .................................................................................. 77
Calendar 77
Clock 78
Calculator 79
Notes 79
Weather 79
FM radio 81
Accounts and sync........................................................................... 83
Adding an account 83
Deleting an account 83
Turning on data synchronization 83
Modifying account synchronization settings 84
Settings .......................................................................................... 85
Turning on or off airplane mode 85
Tone settings 85
Display settings 86
Turning on the power manager 86
Setting the date and time 87
Changing the system language 87
Modifying location service settings 88
Setting the PIN of your SIM card 88
Restoring factory settings 89
Online update 89
Accessibility 89
FAQs .............................................................................................. 90
Legal Notice ................................................................................... 92
Index ................................................................................................. i
1
Foreword
Thank you for choosing the
HUAWEI Ascend P6
smartphone.
This guide introduces you to the features and functions of your new phone and safety
precautions. Please read it carefully before you start using the phone.
All pictures and illustrations in this document are for your reference only. The actual
product may vary.
Symbols and definitions
The following symbols are used in this document.
Note Provides additional information.
Caution
Indicates potential problems that may arise
without the proper care and, if necessary, how to
handle these problems.
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Safety precautions
Please read these safety precautions carefully before operating your phone.
Do not crush, throw, or puncture your phone. Avoid dropping,
squeezing, or bending it also.
Your phone is not meant for use in a damp environment, such as the
bathroom. Do not submerge your phone in liquid of any sort and
avoid getting your phone wet.
Avoid using your mobile phone in areas where it may cause
interference or present a hazard. Follow local laws and regulations.
Avoid using your phone while driving. Your safety should always be
your top priority.
Follow any rules or regulations in hospitals and health care facilities.
Power off your phone near any medical apparatus.
Power off your phone in an aircraft. The phone may interfere with
the aircraft's control equipment and navigation system.
Power off your phone near high-precision electronic devices. The
phone may affect the performance of these devices.
Do not attempt to disassemble your phone or its accessories. Only
qualified personnel are allowed to service or repair the phone.
Do not place your phone or its accessories in containers with a
strong electromagnetic field.
Do not place magnetic storage media near your phone. Radio waves
from the phone may erase the information stored on them.
Do not expose your phone to extreme temperatures or use it at a
location with flammable materials, such as a gas station.
Keep your phone and its accessories away from children. Do not
allow young children to use your phone without adult supervision.
Use only approved batteries and chargers to avoid the risk of
explosions.
Observe any laws or regulations on the use of wireless devices.
Respect the privacy and legal rights of others when using your
phone.
To prevent damage to your phone or your computer, follow all
instructions pertaining to the USB cable.
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Preparations
Your phone at a glance
Noise reduction
microphone
Proximity sensor
Status indicator Screen
Headset jack Micro-SIM card slot
microSD card slot Volume button
Power button
Front camera
Earpiece Micro USB port
Rear camera Flashlight
Speaker Microphone
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Preparations
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Buttons
Inserting or removing a micro-SIM card
Your phone supports only micro-SIM cards. Other sizes may not work
properly. Contact your service provider to replace or purchase a new card.
Power off your phone before installing or removing the micro-SIM card.
The dimensions of a standard micro-SIM card are 15 mm x 12 mm x 0.76 mm (0.59 in. x
0.47 in. x 0.03 in.).
Be careful when using the eject tool to avoid hurting yourself or damaging
the phone. Keep the eject tool away from children.
Don't insert or remove the micro-SIM card when your phone is powered on.
•When your phone is powered off, press and hold to power it
on.
•Press to turn on or off the screen. Press and hold to
display an option menu.
Touch to return to the previous screen or exit the current
application.
Touch to display the list of recently used applications.
Touch to return to the home screen.
Preparations
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1.
Insert the end of an eject tool or paper clip into the hole next to the micro-SIM
card tray to release it.
2. Gently pull out the micro-SIM card tray.
3. Follow the directions on the micro-SIM card tray to place the micro-SIM card
in the tray, and then push the tray back into place.
a Apply pressure to the front end of the SIM card to make sure it's not
portruding out as you insert the tray into the card slot.
b Once the front end of the card has been inserted, apply pressure to the
rear end of the card and fully insert the tray into the slot.
Inserting or removing a microSD card
You can expand your phone's storage capacity with a microSD card. See the following
figures for reference.
a
b
Preparations
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1.
Insert the end of an eject tool or paper clip into the hole next to the microSD
card tray to release it.
2. Gently pull out the microSD card tray.
3. Follow the directions on the microSD card tray to place the microSD card in the
tray, and then push the tray back into place.
To remove a microSD card:
1.
On the home screen, touch then the
All
tab.
2.
Under
DEVICE
, touch
Storage
.
3.
Touch
Unmount SD card
.
4.
Insert the end of an eject tool or paper clip into the hole next to the microSD card tray to
release it.
5.
Carefully take out the microSD card.
a
b
Getting started
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Taking a screenshot
Want to share an interesting scene in a movie or show off your new high score
in a game? Take a screenshot and share away.
Press and the volume down button simultaneously to take a screenshot. Then, open
the notification panel and touch to share the screenshot. Screenshots are saved to the
Screenshots
album in
Gallery
.
Auto-rotate screen
Your phone features a tilt sensor. If you rotate your phone when browsing a web page or
viewing a photo, the orientation of your screen will automatically change to landscape or
portrait view. You'll also be able to enjoy tilt sensor-based applications, such as racing
games.
To quickly turn the auto-rotate screen function on or off, flick down from the status bar to
open the notification panel and touch .
Using the notification panel
Flick down from the status bar to open the notification panel.
Touch to delete all notifications.
Touch to display the settings screen.
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Personalizing your phone
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Setting the screen unlock method
Face unlock
1.
On the home screen, touch then the
All
tab.
2. Under
PERSONAL
, touch
Security
.
3. Touch
Screen lock
>
Face Unlock
.
4. Follow the onscreen instructions to take a photo of your face.
Your phone will use face unlock as the primary unlock method.
5. Set a secondary unlock method.
If face unlock cannot recognize you (dim light, for example), follow the onscreen
instructions to unlock your phone using the secondary unlock method.
To turn off face unlock, use the secondary unlock method to enter the
Screen lock
screen,
and select another unlock method.
Unlocking the screen with a pattern
1.
On the home screen, touch then the
All
tab.
2. Under
PERSONAL
, touch
Security
.
3. Touch
Screen lock
>
Pattern
.
4. Follow the onscreen instructions to set a screen unlock pattern.
If you draw incorrect patterns five consecutive times, the screen stops
responding to further unlock attempts for 30 seconds. You will still be able
to make emergency calls during this time.
Unlocking the screen with a PIN
1.
On the home screen, touch then the
All
tab.
2. Under
PERSONAL
, touch
Security
.
3. Touch
Screen lock
>
PIN
.
4. Follow the onscreen instructions to set a screen unlock PIN.
After a PIN is set, you will have to enter it every time you want to unlock the phone screen.
If you enter incorrect PINs five consecutive times, the screen stops
responding to further unlock attempts for 30 seconds. You will still be able
to make emergency calls during this time.
People
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Importing or exporting contacts
Your phone supports contact files in .vcf format only. This is a standard format for files
storing contacts. Contact names, addresses, phone numbers, and other information can be
saved in .vcf files.
Importing contacts from a storage device
You can import contacts saved in a .vcf file from a storage device to your phone.
1.
On the home screen, touch then the
Contacts
tab.
2. Touch >
More
>
Manage contacts
>
Import from storage
.
3. Select one or more .vcf files.
4. Touch
OK
.
Importing contacts from a Bluetooth device
You can import contacts saved in a .vcf file from a Bluetooth device to your
phone.
1.
On the home screen, touch then the
Contacts
tab.
2. Touch >
More
>
Manage contacts
>
Import via Bluetooth
.
Your phone then enables Bluetooth and searches for available Bluetooth
devices.
3. Touch the Bluetooth device with which you want to pair your phone.
When the two devices are paired, your phone automatically imports contacts
from the other device.
Exporting contacts
Back up your contacts to an external storage device to avoid losing them during
a system upgrade or by mistake.
1.
On the home screen, touch then the
Contacts
tab.
2. Touch >
More
>
Manage contacts
>
Export to storage
.
A dialog box is then displayed, showing the exported .vcf file name and its
save location.
3. Touch
OK
.
To view the .vcf file you just exported, open
File Manager
. The file is displayed in the root
directory of your phone's internal storage.
People
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Adding a contact to your favorites
1.
On the home screen, touch then the
Favorites
tab.
2. Touch .
3. Touch the contact you want to add to favorites or touch
Select all
to select all
contacts.
4. Touch
Add
.
Deleting contacts
1.
On the home screen, touch then the
Contacts
tab.
2. Touch >
Delete contacts
.
3. Touch the contacts you want to delete or touch
All
to select all contacts.
4. Touch
Delete
.
5. Touch
OK
.
Merging contacts
1.
On the home screen, touch then the
Contacts
tab.
2. Touch >
More
>
Manage contacts
>
Merge duplicate contacts
.
3. Touch
Merge
next to the contacts you want to merge.
After the contacts are merged, they are all saved to a single contact.
Sharing contacts
You can share contacts in .vcf format in many ways.
1.
On the home screen, touch then the
Contacts
tab.
2. Touch >
Share contacts
.
3. Touch the contacts you want to share or touch
All
to select all contacts.
4. Touch
Share
and choose a sharing method from the displayed option menu.
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