Huawei Ascend Mate User guide

Category
Smartphones
Type
User guide
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Contents
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Contents
Contents............................................................................................ i
Foreword.......................................................................................... 1
Safety precautions ............................................................................ 2
Preparations ..................................................................................... 3
Your phone at a glance 3
Inserting a Micro-SIM card 4
Inserting a microSD card 5
Charging the battery 6
Powering your phone on and off 7
Setting up your phone for the first time 7
Getting started ................................................................................. 8
Gestures 8
Locking and unlocking the screen 8
Getting to know your home screen 9
Hiding the navigation bar 13
Using the notification panel 13
Using one-hand operations 14
Displaying suspend windows 14
Turning on gloves mode 14
Accessing applications 15
Texting 15
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
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Calls ............................................................................................... 27
Smart dialing 27
Answering or rejecting a call 27
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 a contact 34
Joining or splitting contacts 34
Sharing contacts 35
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 emails 43
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Removing an email account 44
Modifying email account settings 44
Multimedia ..................................................................................... 45
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
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 or cutting 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 68
Clearing the application cache 69
Backup ........................................................................................... 70
Backing up data to local storage 70
Restoring data from local storage 70
Google services ............................................................................... 71
Gmail 71
Talk 72
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Maps 72
YouTube 73
Play Store 74
Basic utilities .................................................................................. 75
Calendar 75
Clock 76
Calculator 77
Notes 77
Weather 77
FM radio 79
Accounts and sync........................................................................... 81
Adding an account 81
Deleting an account 81
Turning on data synchronization 81
Modifying account synchronization settings 82
Settings .......................................................................................... 83
Turning on or off airplane mode 83
Tone settings 83
Display settings 84
Turning on the power manager 84
Setting the date and time 85
Changing the system language 85
Modifying location service settings 85
Setting the PIN of your SIM card 86
Restoring factory settings 86
Online update 87
Accessibility 87
FAQs .............................................................................................. 88
Legal Notice ................................................................................... 90
Index ................................................................................................. i
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Foreword
Thank you for choosing the
HUAWEI Ascend Mate
smartphone.
This guide introduces you to the features and functions of your new phone. 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.
Safety precautions
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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. Radiation
from the phone may erase the information stored on them.
Do not put your phone in a high-temperature place or use it in a
place with flammable gas, 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
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Noise reduction
microphone
Micro-SIM card slot
Earpiece Status indicator
microSD card slot Screen
Volume button
Power button
Front camera
Proximity sensor/RGB
light sensor
Headset jack Rear camera
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Buttons
Inserting 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 (L x W) of a standard micro-SIM card is 15 mm x 12 mm (0.59 in. x 0.47 in.).
Insert the micro-SIM card as shown in the following figure.
Flashlight Speaker
Micro USB port Microphone
•When your phone is powered off, press and hold to power it
on.
•When the screen is off, press to turn it on. When the screen
is on, press to turn it off, 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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Inserting a microSD card
Your Mate supports Class 10 microSD cards. You can expand your phone's storage
capacity with a microSD card. Follow the operations in the figure below to install a microSD
card.
When installing a microSD card, insert the card fully into the slot until it clicks into place.
To remove a microSD card:
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1.
On the home screen, touch then the
All
tab.
2. Under
DEVICE
, touch
Storage
.
3. Touch
Unmount SD card
.
4. Push the microSD card against the slot to make it pop out, and then remove it.
Charging the battery
Your phone's built-in battery is not user-removable. To replace the battery,
contact an authorized service center. Do not attempt to remove it yourself.
Your phone supports fast charging, which requires the provided power
adapter and USB cable. Using other power adapters or USB cables may
cause repeated restarts, extended charging time, excessive heat, device
damage, or in extreme cases, an explosion.
Use the provided USB cable and power adapter to connect your phone to a power outlet,
or use the USB cable to connect your phone to a computer.
Battery indicator
The battery indicator shows your phone's battery level.
• Blinking red: The battery level is lower than 10%.
• Steady red (when charging): The battery level is lower than 10%.
• Steady yellow (when charging): The battery level is higher than 10%.
• Steady green (when charging): The battery is almost or already full.
Important information about the battery
• If the battery power is depleted, you may not be able to power on your phone
immediately after you begin charging the battery. This is normal. Allow the
battery to charge for a few minutes before attempting to power on your phone.
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• Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge cycles and may
eventually need to be replaced. When the battery life becomes noticeably
shorter, replace the battery.
• The time required to fully charge the battery depends on the ambient
temperature and the age of the battery.
• If your phone is very low on power, it plays an alert tone and displays a
message. If the battery level is extremely low, your phone automatically powers
off.
Powering your phone on and off
• To power on your phone, press and hold .
• To power off your phone, press and hold to display an option menu, and
then touch
Power off
.
If errors occur and you cannot power off your phone, press and hold for
10 or more seconds to restart your phone.
Setting up your phone for the first time
When you use your phone for the first time, follow the onscreen instructions to set it up.
When you power on your phone or open some applications for the first time, your phone
walks you through basic operations. To read these instructions again, touch
Management
> from the home screen.
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Getting started
Gestures
Locking and unlocking the screen
Locking the screen not only prevents your phone from carrying out undesirable
operations when you are not using it, but also protects it from unauthorized use.
Touch
: Tap an item once. For example, touch to select
an item or open an application.
Touch and hold
: Touch and leave your finger on the
screen for 2 seconds or more. For example, touch and
hold an application, widget, or blank area to display the
related option menu.
Flick
: Where applicable, swipe your finger in the
direction you want the screen to move. For example,
you can flick left or right across the notification panel
to dismiss a notification.
Drag
: Touch and hold an item and then move it to
another position. For example, you can re-arrange
applications and widgets on the home screen this way.
Pinch
: Pinch two fingers together to zoom out or
stretch them apart to zoom in. For example, pinch
together or apart to zoom in or out on a picture or web
page.
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You can lock and unlock your screen in a number of ways. The pre-installed
screen unlock method is used as an example in this section.
Locking the screen
• Press to lock the screen.
• After being idle for a specified period of time, your phone automatically locks
its screen.
To set the screen lock method, touch on the home screen. On the
displayed
General
tab, touch
Screen lock
.
Unlocking the screen
1.
If the screen is off, press to wake it.
2. Drag down to unlock the screen.
Drag left or right towards an application to open it.
Getting to know your home screen
Your home screens are where you'll find your favorite widgets and all your applications.
We did away with the application list to give you a more convenient and direct path to your
applications. The default home screen is shown below.
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Status icons
Status bar: displays notifications and icons. Flick down from the
status bar to open the notification panel.
Display area: displays application icons, folders, and widgets.
Screen position indicator: shows the current screen's position.
Dock: displays your most common applications.
Navigation bar: displays virtual keys.
Signal strength No signal
GPRS network connected
Enhanced Data Rates for
GSM Evolution (EDGE)
network connected
3G network connected
High Speed Downlink
Packet Access (HSDPA)
network connected
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Switching between home screens
Running out of space on the home screen? Not to worry. Your phone lets you
create more home screens for various application icons and widgets.
Roaming Airplane mode enabled
Bluetooth on
Receiving location data
from GPS
Vibration mode enabled Silence mode enabled
Alarms enabled Charging
Battery full Battery low
Call in progress Missed calls
New messages New emails
New voicemail Select input method
Wi-Fi network available
Connected to a Wi-Fi
network
Uploading data Downloading data
Phone memory full Upcoming events
No SIM card found
Sign-in or
synchronization problem
Synchronizing data Synchronization failed
Portable Wi-Fi hotspot
on
More notifications
Connected to a VPN Headset plugged in
Connected to a computer USB tethering on
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• Flick left and right across the screen to switch between the home screens.
• Pinch two fingers together to display the home screen thumbnails. Touch a
thumbnail to enter that particular home screen.
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 some
downloaded racing games.
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To quickly turn the auto-rotate screen function on or off, flick down from the status bar to
open the notification panel and touch .
If the auto-rotate screen function is turned on and your screen is in landscape view, you can
flick left from the right of the screen to display the navigation bar.
Hiding the navigation bar
1.
On the home screen, touch then the
All
tab.
2. Under
DEVICE
, touch
Navigation bar
.
3. Touch
Hide navigation bar
.
After the function is turned on, you can touch to hide the navigation bar. To display
it again, flick up from the bottom of the screen.
Using the notification panel
Flick down from the status bar to open the notification panel.
Touch to display the settings screen.
Touch to delete all notifications.
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Using one-hand operations
Turn on one-hand operations to operate the large screen with ease using just one
hand.
1.
On the home screen, touch then the
All
tab.
2. Touch
One-hand operations
.
3. Select where you wish to apply one-hand operations.
With
One-hand operations
enabled, use the arrow on either side of the screen to move
the screen lock, dialer, or other object to the left or right.
Displaying suspend windows
Suspend windows let you operate multiple applications on the same screen.
1.
On the home screen, touch then the
All
tab.
2. Turn on
Suspend button
.
3. Touch to bring up the suspend windows screen. Here, you can open
preset applications on your phone or move some of them around.
With
Suspend button
enabled, the suspend button will be displayed in
most screens. To disable it, turn off
Suspend button
.
Turning on gloves mode
Gloves mode lets you perform touchscreen operations even while wearing
gloves.
1.
On the home screen, touch then the
All
tab.
2. Touch the
Gloves mode
switch to enable gloves mode.
Touch the switch shortcuts on the notification panel to turn
functions on or off.
Touch an application to start it and flick left or right across a
notification to dismiss it.
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Accessing applications
Starting applications and switching between them
On the home screen, touch an application icon to open it.
To switch to another application, touch to return to the home screen, and touch the
icon of the application you wish to open.
Viewing recently used applications
To display the list of recently used applications, touch . You can then:
• Touch an application to start it.
• Flick left or right across an application to dismiss it.
• Touch to clear the list.
Texting
Your phone comes with multiple text input methods. You can quickly enter text using the
onscreen keyboard.
• Touch a text box to bring up the onscreen keyboard.
• To hide the onscreen keyboard, touch .
Selecting an input method
1.
On the text input screen, flick down from the status bar to open the
notification panel.
2. Touch to select an input method.
To change your phone's default input method, touch on the home
screen. Then touch the
All
tab. Under
PERSONAL
, touch
Language
&
input
>
Default
to select an input method.
Huawei input method
Slide your finger left or right across the onscreen keyboard to switch between the QWERTY
and 9-key keyboards.
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Huawei Ascend Mate User guide

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