Huawei U81801 Owners Manual

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2.2  Setting Up Your Mobile Phone
2.2.1  Before getting started
1Removing battery cover2Installing SIM card
3Installing *micro SD card
4Installing battery5Installing battery cover *micro SD card is optional 

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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.
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...

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•  When the battery is low on power, the phone plays an alert and displays a prompt. 
When battery power is almost exhausted, your phone will power off automatically.
2.2.4  Battery Saving Tips 
The longevity of battery power depends on the network that you connect to, and how 
you use your mobile phone.
Try the following to conserve battery power:
•  When you do not need 3G services, set your phone to connect to a 2G network.
•  When your mobile phone is not in use, switch off the screen.
•  Reset...

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2.3.2  Set Up Wizard
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 about your mobile phone
•   Create or sign into your account
•   Make some initial decisions about how you want to use your mobile phone
2.3.3  Powering Off Your Mobile Phone
1.  Press and hold   to open the Phone options menu.
2. Touch Power off.
3. Touch OK.
2.4  Using the Touchscreen
2.4.1  Touchscreen Actions
•  Touch: Use the...

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2.5  Locking and Unlocking the Screen
2.5.1  Locking the Screen
•  When your phone is on, press   to lock the screen. When the screen is locked, 
you can still receive messages and calls.
•  If your phone is idle for a while, the screen will lock automatically.
2.5.2  Unlocking the Screen
1.  Press   or   to wake up the screen.
2.  Drag the lock icon from left to right to unlock the screen.
 If you have set up a screen unlock pattern, you will be prompted to draw the 
pattern on the screen to unlock it. 

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2.6  Home Screen
2.6.1  Notification and Status Icons
Call in progressCall in progress using a 
Bluetooth device
Call forwarding on Call on hold
Missed call Connected to a PC
GPS connected Music playing
New voicemail New message
GPRS connected GPRS in use
EDGE connected EDGE in use
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Touch to view all your applications. Shortcuts Notifications bar:
Displays the reminders and status icons of 
your phone. Flick down to open the 
notifications panel. 
Display area: 
Shows the operation and display...

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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, for 
example, you will be notified when 
Call forwarding is activated. 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...

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2.6.3  Viewing Other Parts of the Home Screen
2.6.4  Customising 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.
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 
mobile phone vibrates.
2.  Without lifting your finger, drag the item to the desired position on the screen, and 
then release it.
Removing a Screen...

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2.6.5  Changing the Wallpaper
1.  On the Home screen, touch  > Wallpaper.
2.  Touch the following menu items to select a picture and set it as the wallpaper:
• 
Live wallpapers• Pictures• Wallpapers
2.7  Using a microSD Card
2.7.1  Using the microSD Card as USB Mass Storage
To transfer all your favorite music and pictures from your PC to your mobile phone’s 
microSD card, set the microSD card as USB mass storage.
1.  Connect your mobile phone to your PC with the USB cable. Your PC will detect the...

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incoming calls or send them to your voicemail box. You can also set up conference 
calls with several participants.
3.1  Making a Call
To make a call, you can use the Dialer application, or select a number from  Contacts 
or Call log.
When you are on a call, you can press   to return to the Home screen and use 
other functions. To return to the calling screen, flick the notification bar down and touch 
Current call. Do not block the microphone at the bottom of your phone if you want your voice...