Huawei Ascend 2 User Manual

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2.1.2  Key Functions at Your Fingertips
7 Camera 8 Volume keys
9 The second microphone 10 Headset jack
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Power 
• Press and hold to power on your mobile phone. 
• Press and hold to open the 
Phone options menu.
• Press to lock the screen when your mobile phone is active.
• Touch to return to the previous screen.
• Touch to exit any application you are running.
• Touch to hide the keyboard.
Touch to open the menu on an active screen.
• Touch to return to the Home screen.
• Touch and hold to show the...

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2.2  Installing Your Mobile Phone
2.2.1  Installing the Battery and the microSD Card  
2.2.2  Charging the Battery
Before charging the battery, ensure that it has been properly inserted into your phone.
1.  Connect the USB cable that came with your mobile phone to the charger.
2.  Connect the USB cable to your mobile phone. Then, plug in the connector of the 
charger to an electrical outlet. The phone begins charging.
1Remove the battery cover2
3Insert the microSD card4
Install the battery
Install the...

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If your mobile phone is charged when it is powered on, the battery icon on the 
Notification bar shows the charging status. When the battery icon changes to  , it 
indicates that your mobile phone is fully charged.
2.2.3  Important Information About the Battery
•  If the battery has not been used for a long period of time, you may not be able to 
power on your mobile phone immediately after you begin charging the battery. 
Allow the battery to charge for a few minutes with the phone powered off before...

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• Lower the volume.
•  Close power-draining programs, when you do not need them.
•  Turn off the data service.
2.3  Power On or Off Your Mobile Phone
2.3.1  Powering On Your Mobile Phone
Press and hold  . The first time you power on your phone, you will be asked to 
sign in to your account and set up your mobile phone.
2.3.2  Setting Up Your Mobile Phone
The first time you power on your mobile phone, the phone displays a setup wizard to 
help you set up the phone.
The setup wizard helps you:
•   Learn...

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•  Drag: Touch and hold the desired item with your finger. To move an item, drag the 
item to any part of the screen. You can drag an icon to move or delete it.
2.4.2  Rotating Your Mobile Phone Screen
The orientation of most screens will rotate with the phone as you turn it from upright to 
sideways and back again.
 Touch  > Settings > Display > Auto-rotate screen to disable the function.
2.5  Locking and Unlocking the Screen
2.5.1  Locking the Screen
•  When your phone is on, press   to lock the...

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2.6  Home Screen
 Touch and hold one of the shortcuts until the mobile phone vibrates, you can 
drag it to your desired location or move it to the trash. You can also drag a screen 
item to the shortcut position.
2.6.1  Notification and Status Icons
Call in progress Bluetooth is on
Missed call Connected to a PC
GPS connected New chat message
New voicemail New email
Roaming Battery is charging
Battery is full Battery is very low
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Touch to view all your applications. Shortcuts Notifications bar:...

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2.6.2  Notifications Panel
Your mobile phone will notify you when you receive a new message or there is an 
upcoming event. The notifications panel also informs you of alarms and settings. 
Open the notifications panel to see your network operator or to view a message, 
reminder, or event notification.
Opening the Notifications Panel
1.  When a new notification icon appears on the notification bar, flick down to open the 
notifications panel.
 Touch  > Notifications to open the panel.
2.  On the...

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2.6.3  Viewing Other Parts of the Home Screen
 Touch  > Home settings > Advanced settings > Screen number to set 
the screen number.
2.6.4  Customizing the Home Screen
Adding a New Screen Item
1.  Touch and hold a blank area on the Home screen until the Select action menu is 
displayed.
 You can also touch  > Add to display the Select action menu.
2.  Select an item to add it to the Home screen.
Moving a Screen Item
1.  Touch and hold an item on the Home screen until the item expands in size and the...

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Removing a Screen Item
1.  Touch and hold an item on the Home screen until the item expands and the mobile 
phone vibrates.
2.  Without lifting your finger, drag the item to the trash can. When the item and the 
trash can turn red, the item is ready to be removed.
3.  Release the item to remove it from the Home screen.
2.6.5  Service Shortcuts
1.  Open the notification bar.
2.  Touch   at the top of the screen to switch on or off data services.
 You can also touch   ,  ,   or   to switch on or off...

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2.6.9  Editing a Screen Item
1.  Touch and hold an item on the Home screen until the Select action menu is 
displayed.
2. Touch 
Edit icon, and then do any of the following:
•  Customize the title of the screen item.
•  Select a new icon for the screen item.
3. Touch 
Save. 
2.7  Application List
Application list holds icons for all of the applications on your phone. You can touch 
 on the Home screen to open the application list.
2.7.1  Moving Icons in the Application List
1.  In the application...