Huawei Ascend P6 User Manual

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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 phones 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 
						

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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.
NoteProvides 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 aircrafts 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 
microphoneProximity sensor
Status indicatorScreen
Headset jackMicro-SIM card slot
microSD card slotVolume button
Power button Front camera
EarpieceMicro USB port
Rear cameraFlashlight
SpeakerMicrophone
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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.
 Dont 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. 
						

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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 its 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 phones storage capacity with a microSD card. See the following 
figures for reference.
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