Huawei Ascend P2 User manual
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User Guide
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Contents
Foreword.......................................................................................... 1
Safety precautions ............................................................................ 2
Preparations ..................................................................................... 3
Your phone at a glance 3
Inserting a micro-SIM card 4
Charging the battery 5
Powering your phone on and off 6
Setting up your phone for the first time 6
Getting started ................................................................................. 7
Gestures 7
Locking and unlocking the screen 7
Getting to know your home screen 8
Using the notification panel 12
Turning on gloves mode 12
Accessing applications 13
Texting 13
Personalizing your phone ................................................................ 17
Setting the theme 17
Changing the wallpaper 17
Setting the home screen transition effect 17
Organizing home screen widgets and application icons 18
Organizing home screen icons using folders 18
Customizing Me Widget 19
Customizing your home screens 20
Customizing switch shortcuts on the notification panel 21
Managing profiles 21
Setting tones 22
Changing the font size 22
Setting the screen unlock method 23
Adjusting the screen brightness 24
Calls ............................................................................................... 25
Smart dialing 25
Answering or rejecting a call 25
Viewing the call log 26
What you can do during a call 26
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Making a conference call 27
Answering a third-party call 27
Making emergency calls 27
Other call services 28
People ............................................................................................ 30
Creating a contact 30
Searching for a contact 30
Copying contacts 30
Importing or exporting contacts 31
Adding a contact to your favorites 32
Deleting a contact 32
Joining or splitting contacts 32
Sharing contacts 33
Contact groups 33
Messaging ...................................................................................... 35
Sending a text message 35
Sending a multimedia message 35
Replying to a message 35
Searching for a message 36
Managing messages 36
Modifying message settings 37
Browser .......................................................................................... 38
Browsing web pages 38
Managing bookmarks 38
Setting the home page 39
Clearing your browsing history 39
Modifying browser settings 39
Email .............................................................................................. 40
Adding a POP3 or IMAP email account 40
Adding an Exchange account 40
Switching between email accounts 41
Sending emails 41
Checking emails 41
Removing an email account 42
Modifying email account settings 42
Multimedia ..................................................................................... 43
Camera 43
Gallery 46
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Music 48
Internet connection ......................................................................... 52
Mobile data connection 52
Setting up a Wi-Fi connection 52
Wi-Fi Direct 53
Sharing your phone's mobile data connection 54
Controlling your data usage 56
Sharing data ................................................................................... 58
Bluetooth 58
DLNA 59
Android Beam 59
Connecting your phone to a computer 60
Connecting your phone to a USB storage device 61
File Manager................................................................................... 63
Creating a folder 63
Searching for a file 63
Copying or cutting a file 63
Compressing or decompressing files 64
Renaming a file 64
Deleting a file 64
Creating a shortcut for a file or folder 64
Checking the memory status 65
Managing applications .................................................................... 66
Downloading applications 66
Installing an application 66
Viewing applications 66
Uninstalling an application 66
Clearing the application cache 67
Backup ........................................................................................... 68
Backing up data to local storage 68
Restoring data from local storage 68
Backing up data to a USB storage device 68
Restoring data from a USB storage device 69
Google services ............................................................................... 70
Gmail 70
Talk 71
Maps 71
YouTube 72
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Play Store 73
Basic utilities .................................................................................. 74
Calendar 74
Clock 75
Calculator 76
Notes 76
Weather 76
FM radio 78
Accounts and sync........................................................................... 80
Adding an account 80
Deleting an account 80
Turning on data synchronization 80
Modifying account synchronization settings 81
Settings .......................................................................................... 82
Turning on or off airplane mode 82
Tone settings 82
Display settings 83
Turning on the power manager 83
Setting the date and time 84
Changing the system language 84
Modifying location service settings 84
Setting the PIN of your SIM card 85
Restoring factory settings 85
Online update 86
Accessibility 86
FAQs .............................................................................................. 87
Legal Notice ................................................................................... 89
Index ................................................................................................. i
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Foreword
Thank you for choosing the
HUAWEI Ascend P2
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.
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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
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Your phone at a glance
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Headset jack Status indicator
Front camera Volume button
Screen Buttons
Camera button Micro-SIM card slot
Power button Proximity sensor
Earpiece Noise reduction
microphone
Micro USB port Rear camera
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Preparations
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Buttons
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Inserting a micro-SIM card
Your phone supports only micro-SIM cards. Other sizes may not work
properly. Contact your service provider to replace your current card or
purchase a new one. Power off your phone before installing or removing the
micro-SIM card.
Flashlight Speaker
Microphone - -
•When your phone is powered off, press and hold to power it
on.
•From any screens, press to turn on or off the screen. When
the screen is turned on, 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.
•Touch and hold to display the list of recently used
applications.
Touch to display an option menu where available.
•Press to launch the camera.
•If your screen is locked, quickly press twice to launch the
camera and take a photo.
•In the viewfinder, frame the scene you want to capture, and press
to take the photo.
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Preparations
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The dimensions of a standard micro-SIM card are 15 mm x 12 mm (0.59 in. x 0.47 in.).
Refer to the following figure to install a micro-SIM card.
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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.
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%.
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