Huawei Ascend G620 S Owner's manual

Category
Smartphones
Type
Owner's manual

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User Guide
Contents
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Contents
Foreword
Safety precautions
Preparations
4 Your phone at a glance
5 Inserting a micro-SIM card
6 Removing a micro-SIM card
7 Inserting a microSD card
7 Removing a microSD card
8 Charging the battery
9 Powering your phone on and off
Getting started
10 Motion control
11 Gestures
12 Locking and unlocking the screen
13 Getting to know your home screen
17 Using the notification panel
17 Accessing applications
18 Texting
Personalizing your phone
22 Turning on glove mode
22 Setting the theme
22 Change the wallpaper
23 Setting the home screen transition effect
23 Organizing home screen widgets and application icons
24 Organizing home screen icons using folders
25 Customizing Me Widget
26 Customizing your home screens
27 Customizing switch shortcuts on the notification panel
27 Managing profiles
28 Setting tones
29 Changing the font size
29 Setting the screen unlock method
30 Adjusting the screen brightness
Calls
32 Smart dialing
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32 Answering or rejecting a call
33 Viewing the call log
33 What you can do during a call
34 Making a conference call
34 Answering a third-party call
35 Making emergency calls
35 Other call services
People
37 Creating a contact
37 Searching for a contact
37 Copying contacts
38 Importing or exporting contacts
39 Adding a contact to your favorites
39 Deleting contacts
39 Sharing contacts
40 Contact groups
Messaging
42 Sending a text message
42 Sending a multimedia message
42 Replying to a message
43 Searching for a message
43 Managing messages
44 Modifying message settings
Browser
45 Browsing web pages
45 Managing bookmarks
46 Setting the home page
46 Clearing your browsing history
47 Modifying browser settings
Email
48 Adding a POP3 or IMAP email account
48 Adding an Exchange account
49 Switching between email accounts
49 Sending emails
49 Checking your emails
50 Removing an email account
50 Modifying email account settings
Multimedia
51 Camera
53 Gallery
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56 Music
Internet connection
60 Mobile data connection
60 Setting up a Wi-Fi connection
62 Wi-Fi Direct
63 Sharing your phone's mobile data connection
64 Controlling your data usage
Sharing data
67 Bluetooth
68 Using DLNA
69 Connecting your phone to a computer
File Manager
71 Creating a folder
71 Searching for a file
71 Copying, cutting, and pasting a file
72 Compressing or decompressing files
72 Renaming a file
72 Deleting a file
73 Creating a shortcut for a file or folder
73 Checking the memory status
Managing applications
74 Downloading applications
74 Installing an application
74 Viewing applications
75 Uninstalling an application
75 Clearing the application cache
Huawei applications
76 Backup
Google services
77 Gmail
78 Hangouts
78 Maps
79 YouTube
80 Play Store
Basic utilities
81 Calendar
82 Clock
83 Calculator
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83 Notes
84 Weather
85 FM radio
Accounts and sync
87 Adding an account
87 Deleting an account
87 Turning on data synchronization
88 Modifying account synchronization settings
Settings
89 Turning on or off airplane mode
89 Tone settings
90 Display settings
90 Setting the date and time
91 Changing the system language
91 Modifying location service settings
92 Setting the PIN of your SIM card
92 Restoring factory settings
93 Online update
93 Accessibility
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Foreword
Foreword
Thank you for choosing the
HUAWEI Ascend G620
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 docume
nt 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 th
e 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 yo
ur 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
i
nterference or present a hazard. Follow local laws and
regulations.
Avoid using your phone while driving. Your safety should always
be you
r 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-precisio
n 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 flam
mable 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.
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Safety precautions
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
in
structions pertaining to the USB cable.
Preparations
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Preparations
Your phone at a glance
Headset jack Proximity sensor
Earpiece Front camera
Menu Home
Back Microphone
Micro USB port Speaker
Power button
Volume button
Flashlight Rear camera
Status indicator
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Preparations
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 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.).
1.
Open the battery cover.
•
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.
•
When you are entering text, touch to hide the onscreen
keyboard.
Touch to return to the home screen.
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Touch to display the option menu.
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Touch and hold to display the list of recently used
applications.
Preparations
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2.
Insert the micro-SIM card. Make sure the gold contact area and beveled
edge of the card are facing the right directions.
3.
Close the battery cover.
Removing a micro-SIM card
Don't remove the micro-SIM card when your phone is powered on.
1.
Open the battery cover.
2.
Take out the micro-SIM card.
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Preparations
Inserting a microSD card
You can expand your phone's storage capacity with a microSD card.
1.
Open the battery cover.
2.
Install the microSD card.
Removing a microSD card
Uninstall the microSD card before you remove it; otherwise, the microSD
card may be damaged.
1.
On the home screen, touch >
All
.
2.
Under
DEVICE
, touch
More...
>
Storage
.
3.
Touch
Unmount SD card
.
4.
Carefully take out the microSD card.
Preparations
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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 original 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 itself 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.
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Preparations
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.
•
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 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
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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
>
OK
.
If errors occur and you cannot power off your phone, press and hold
for 10 or more seconds to restart your phone.
Getting started
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Getting started
Motion control
Motion control lets you control your phone using simple motions. For
example, mute the phone by turning over your phone or answer and make
calls quickly.
1.
On the home screen, touch
Settings
.
2.
Under
All
, touch
Motions and gestures
.
3.
On the
Motions and gestures
screen, select an option, and select a motion
to enable it.
•
Flip
: Mute sounds and stop vibration from incoming calls, alarms, and
timers.
•
Cover screen
: Cover and slightly press your phone's screen with your palm
to turn off your screen.
•
Double touch
: Double-touch the screen to turn it on.
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Getting started
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Flick
: When your phone's screen is turned off, flick up or down, left or
right from your screen to open the corresponding applications.
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Draw
: When your phone's screen is turned off, draw a letter to open the
corresponding application.
Gestures
Touch
: Tap an item once. For example, touch to
select an item or open an application.
Getting started
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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. 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
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Method 1: Press to lock the screen.
•
Method 2: 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
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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Getting started
displayed
General
tab, touch
Screen lock
.
Unlocking the screen
1.
If the screen is off, press to turn it on.
2.
Drag right toward to unlock the screen.
From the lock screen, you can also drag left toward a preconfigured
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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Getting started
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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 com
mon applications.
Signal strength No signal
GPRS network connected
Enhanced Data Rates for
GSM Evolution (EDGE)
network connected
3G network connected
High Speed Packet Access
(H
SPA) network
connected
Roaming
USB debugging mode
enabled
USB tethering on Airplane mode enabled
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Getting started
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.
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Flick left and right across the screen to switch between the home screens.
Bluetooth on
Receiving location data
from G
PS
Vibration mode enabled Silence mode enabled
Alarms enabled Charging
Battery full Battery low
Call in progress Missed calls
New messages New emails
New voicemails 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
pro
blem
Synchronizing data Synchronization failed
Portable Wi-Fi hotspot on More notifications
Connected to a VPN Headset plugged in
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