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... Foreword Getting started 2 Your phone at a glance 3 Charging the battery 4 Powering on or off your phone 4 Locking and unlocking the screen 6 Getting to know your home screen 9 Status icons 10 Viewing recently used applications Texting 11 Selecting an input method 11 Huawei Swype input method 12 Android ...input method 13 Editing text Personalizing your phone 15 Changing the home screen style 15 Changing the theme 15 Changing the wallpaper 15 Setting ...
... Foreword Getting started 2 Your phone at a glance 3 Charging the battery 4 Powering on or off your phone 4 Locking and unlocking the screen 6 Getting to know your home screen 9 Status icons 10 Viewing recently used applications Texting 11 Selecting an input method 11 Huawei Swype input method 12 Android ...input method 13 Editing text Personalizing your phone 15 Changing the home screen style 15 Changing the theme 15 Changing the wallpaper 15 Setting ...
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... 40 Turning on your mobile network 40 Wi-Fi network 41 Wi-Fi hotspot Sharing data 42 Bluetooth 43 Wi-Fi Direct 44 Connecting your phone to a computer File Manager 45 Creating a folder 45 Searching for a file 45 Copying, cutting, and pasting a file 45 Compressing or decompressing a file 46 Renaming a file...
... 40 Turning on your mobile network 40 Wi-Fi network 41 Wi-Fi hotspot Sharing data 42 Bluetooth 43 Wi-Fi Direct 44 Connecting your phone to a computer File Manager 45 Creating a folder 45 Searching for a file 45 Copying, cutting, and pasting a file 45 Compressing or decompressing a file 46 Renaming a file...
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48 Installing an application 48 Sharing an application 49 Uninstalling an application 49 Clearing the application cache Phone Manager 50 Optimizing the system 51 Power manager 51 Harassment filter Backup, restoration, and update 53 Backing up data to the local storage 53 Restoring ...data from the local storage 54 Restoring factory settings 54 Online update Tools 55 55 57 Calendar Clock Weather Phone settings 59 Turning on or turning off airplane mode 59 Adjusting the screen brightness 59 Modifying tone settings 60 Modifying display settings 61 Turning on...
48 Installing an application 48 Sharing an application 49 Uninstalling an application 49 Clearing the application cache Phone Manager 50 Optimizing the system 51 Power manager 51 Harassment filter Backup, restoration, and update 53 Backing up data to the local storage 53 Restoring ...data from the local storage 54 Restoring factory settings 54 Online update Tools 55 55 57 Calendar Clock Weather Phone settings 59 Turning on or turning off airplane mode 59 Adjusting the screen brightness 59 Modifying tone settings 60 Modifying display settings 61 Turning on...
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... first before you to the features and functions of your new phone. Indicates potential problems that may arise, such as device damage or data loss, if the proper care or attention is not given. Foreword Foreword Thank you for choosing the HUAWEI Ascend Y550 smartphone! Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could...
... first before you to the features and functions of your new phone. Indicates potential problems that may arise, such as device damage or data loss, if the proper care or attention is not given. Foreword Foreword Thank you for choosing the HUAWEI Ascend Y550 smartphone! Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could...
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Getting started Your phone at a glance 32 1 4 10 9 8 Getting started 11 12 5 13 67 1 Headset jack 2 Earpiece Proximity sensor/Ambient 3 4 Front camera light sensor 5 Keys 6 Microphone 7 Micro USB port 8 Power button 9 Volume button 10 Status indicator 11 Flash 12 Rear camera 13 Speaker 2
Getting started Your phone at a glance 32 1 4 10 9 8 Getting started 11 12 5 13 67 1 Headset jack 2 Earpiece Proximity sensor/Ambient 3 4 Front camera light sensor 5 Keys 6 Microphone 7 Micro USB port 8 Power button 9 Volume button 10 Status indicator 11 Flash 12 Rear camera 13 Speaker 2
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... either of recently used applications. Battery indicator Your phone's battery level is almost or already full. 3 When you are entering text, touch to display the list of the following ways: • Use the provided USB cable and power adapter to connect your phone to a power socket. • Use a USB ...cable to connect your phone to the screen, make sure it does not block the sensor. Keys Return Home Menu •Touch to return...
... either of recently used applications. Battery indicator Your phone's battery level is almost or already full. 3 When you are entering text, touch to display the list of the following ways: • Use the provided USB cable and power adapter to connect your phone to a power socket. • Use a USB ...cable to connect your phone to the screen, make sure it does not block the sensor. Keys Return Home Menu •Touch to return...
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... the screen Locking the screen not only prevents mistaken operations from occurring without your knowledge, but also protects your phone. Using third-party accessories may reduce your phone or cover it with any power source to let it plays an alert tone and displays a message. Powering .... • The time required to fully charge the battery depends on the ambient temperature and age of the battery. • If your phone is normal. If you begin charging the battery. Getting started Important information about the battery • Rechargeable batteries have a limited lifecycle and...
... the screen Locking the screen not only prevents mistaken operations from occurring without your knowledge, but also protects your phone. Using third-party accessories may reduce your phone or cover it with any power source to let it plays an alert tone and displays a message. Powering .... • The time required to fully charge the battery depends on the ambient temperature and age of the battery. • If your phone is normal. If you begin charging the battery. Getting started Important information about the battery • Rechargeable batteries have a limited lifecycle and...
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... screen in this section. Locking the screen • Method 1: Press the power button to open commonly used as Calculator. 5 You can lock and unlock your phone automatically locks its screen.
... screen in this section. Locking the screen • Method 1: Press the power button to open commonly used as Calculator. 5 You can lock and unlock your phone automatically locks its screen.
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... with a tilt sensor. Drag the unwanted application or widget to to take a screenshot. When you delete an application icon, your phone prompts you rotate your phone when browsing a web page or viewing a photo, your new high score in Gallery. Deleting an application icon uninstalls the application. ...screenshot. Moving an application or widget On the home screen, touch and hold the application or widget you want to delete until the phone vibrates to uninstall the application. You'll also be uninstalled. 8 You can then drag an application or widget to enjoy tilt sensor...
... with a tilt sensor. Drag the unwanted application or widget to to take a screenshot. When you delete an application icon, your phone prompts you rotate your phone when browsing a web page or viewing a photo, your new high score in Gallery. Deleting an application icon uninstalls the application. ...screenshot. Moving an application or widget On the home screen, touch and hold the application or widget you want to delete until the phone vibrates to uninstall the application. You'll also be uninstalled. 8 You can then drag an application or widget to enjoy tilt sensor...
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.... Status icons R Roaming Bluetooth on Vibration mode enabled Alarms enabled Battery full Call in progress New messages New voicemails Wi-Fi network available Uploading data Phone memory full No SIM card found Airplane mode enabled Receiving location data from the folder to a Wi-Fi network Downloading data Upcoming events Login or...
.... Status icons R Roaming Bluetooth on Vibration mode enabled Alarms enabled Battery full Call in progress New messages New voicemails Wi-Fi network available Uploading data Phone memory full No SIM card found Airplane mode enabled Receiving location data from the folder to a Wi-Fi network Downloading data Upcoming events Login or...
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Under All, touch Language input > Default to select an input method. Touch to select an input method. You can quickly enter text using the onscreen keyboard. • Touch a text box to open the notification panel. 2. Selecting an input method 1. On the text input screen, flick down from the status bar to bring up the onscreen keyboard. • To hide the onscreen keyboard, touch . To change your phone's default input method, touch on the home screen. Huawei Swype input method 1 2 7 34 5 6 11 Texting Texting Your phone comes with multiple text input methods.
Under All, touch Language input > Default to select an input method. Touch to select an input method. You can quickly enter text using the onscreen keyboard. • Touch a text box to open the notification panel. 2. Selecting an input method 1. On the text input screen, flick down from the status bar to bring up the onscreen keyboard. • To hide the onscreen keyboard, touch . To change your phone's default input method, touch on the home screen. Huawei Swype input method 1 2 7 34 5 6 11 Texting Texting Your phone comes with multiple text input methods.
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.... •Touch to enter a period. 5 •Touch and hold to enter symbols. •Touch to delete the character to the left of the cursor. Hello, huawei • Select text: Touch and hold to quickly delete multiple characters to paste the text you copied or cut , copy, and paste text on your... phone. Then drag and to select more or less text, or touch Select all to select all text in a text box. • Copy text: Select text ...
.... •Touch to enter a period. 5 •Touch and hold to enter symbols. •Touch to delete the character to the left of the cursor. Hello, huawei • Select text: Touch and hold to quickly delete multiple characters to paste the text you copied or cut , copy, and paste text on your... phone. Then drag and to select more or less text, or touch Select all to select all text in a text box. • Copy text: Select text ...
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... the home screen, touch . 2. On the Wallpaper screen, you can: •Touch Lock screen wallpaper to set the wallpaper displayed on the phone lock screen. •Touch Home wallpaper to set the home screen wallpaper. •Touch Random change to display the Set Home Screen dialog box.... 2. On the home screen, touch . 2. Changing the wallpaper 1. Under All, touch Sound. 15 Personalizing your phone Personalizing your phone Changing the home screen style Your phone supports the standard and simple home screen styles. 1. On the home screen, touch and hold a blank area to have the...
... the home screen, touch . 2. On the Wallpaper screen, you can: •Touch Lock screen wallpaper to set the wallpaper displayed on the phone lock screen. •Touch Home wallpaper to set the home screen wallpaper. •Touch Random change to display the Set Home Screen dialog box.... 2. On the home screen, touch . 2. Changing the wallpaper 1. Under All, touch Sound. 15 Personalizing your phone Personalizing your phone Changing the home screen style Your phone supports the standard and simple home screen styles. 1. On the home screen, touch and hold a blank area to have the...
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Under All, touch Display. 3. Changing the font size 1. Touch APPLY. Personalizing your phone. 4. On the home screen, touch . 2. Touch Phone ringtone or Default notification tone, and choose either of the following tabs: •Ringtone: Choose from the default selection. •Music: Choose from the audio files you have saved to your phone 3. Touch Font size and select a font size. 16
Under All, touch Display. 3. Changing the font size 1. Touch APPLY. Personalizing your phone. 4. On the home screen, touch . 2. Touch Phone ringtone or Default notification tone, and choose either of the following tabs: •Ringtone: Choose from the default selection. •Music: Choose from the audio files you have saved to your phone 3. Touch Font size and select a font size. 16
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To end the call log are then displayed in a list. 3. Matching contacts in your phone and phone numbers in , you want to call. 4. Answering or rejecting a call When a call comes in your... screen, touch . 2. From the list, select the contact you can make a call by entering the phone number on the dialer or use smart dialing that lets you quickly find contacts by entering parts of the contact...'s phone number. Enter the initials or first few letters of a contact's name, or part of their ...
To end the call log are then displayed in a list. 3. Matching contacts in your phone and phone numbers in , you want to call. 4. Answering or rejecting a call When a call comes in your... screen, touch . 2. From the list, select the contact you can make a call by entering the phone number on the dialer or use smart dialing that lets you quickly find contacts by entering parts of the contact...'s phone number. Enter the initials or first few letters of a contact's name, or part of their ...
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.... 1. Using the call log The call comes in another call, drag answer the new call and place the first call . If a call log records your phone for critical communications when emergencies occur. Enter your local emergency number and touch . Adding a contact from the status bar to open the notification panel, and...
.... 1. Using the call log The call comes in another call, drag answer the new call and place the first call . If a call log records your phone for critical communications when emergencies occur. Enter your local emergency number and touch . Adding a contact from the status bar to open the notification panel, and...
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Deleting call log to delete the call record. •Touch > Delete call records 1. You can : •Touch and hold the number you want to add, and touch Create new contact or Save to existing contact. Touch Create new contact or Save to existing contact. Under Dialer, you can also touch and hold a contact name or phone number, and touch Delete entry to delete multiple records simultaneously. 20 Calls 3. On the home screen, touch . 2.
Deleting call log to delete the call record. •Touch > Delete call records 1. You can : •Touch and hold the number you want to add, and touch Create new contact or Save to existing contact. Touch Create new contact or Save to existing contact. Under Dialer, you can also touch and hold a contact name or phone number, and touch Delete entry to delete multiple records simultaneously. 20 Calls 3. On the home screen, touch . 2.
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...the home screen, touch . 2. Contacts Contacts Creating a contact 1. Choose the save location for files storing contacts. Importing or exporting contacts Your phone supports contact files in .vcf files. On the home screen, touch . 21 Touch the contacts you want to import or touch All to select... all contacts, and then touch IMPORT. Enter the contact name, phone number, and other information can be saved in .vcf format only. Contact names, addresses, phone numbers, and other details. 5. On the home screen, touch . 2. On the home screen, touch...
...the home screen, touch . 2. Contacts Contacts Creating a contact 1. Choose the save location for files storing contacts. Importing or exporting contacts Your phone supports contact files in .vcf files. On the home screen, touch . 21 Touch the contacts you want to import or touch All to select... all contacts, and then touch IMPORT. Enter the contact name, phone number, and other information can be saved in .vcf format only. Contact names, addresses, phone numbers, and other details. 5. On the home screen, touch . 2. On the home screen, touch...
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... you just exported, open File Manager. Touch > Import/Export > Export to a SIM card 1. On the home screen, touch . 2. Contacts 2. The phone then turns on Bluetooth and scans for other device. Exporting contacts to SIM card. 3. On the home screen, touch . 2. When the two devices are ...paired, your phone and vice versa. 1. Touch the contacts you want to select all contacts. 22 On the home screen, touch . 2. Touch > Import/Export > Export...
... you just exported, open File Manager. Touch > Import/Export > Export to a SIM card 1. On the home screen, touch . 2. Contacts 2. The phone then turns on Bluetooth and scans for other device. Exporting contacts to SIM card. 3. On the home screen, touch . 2. When the two devices are ...paired, your phone and vice versa. 1. Touch the contacts you want to select all contacts. 22 On the home screen, touch . 2. Touch > Import/Export > Export...
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... you want to add to the group or touch All to paste the contacts. On the home screen, touch . 2. Only duplicate contacts saved in your phone storage can be merged. Touch SAVE. Sending messages or emails to select all contacts, and then touch ADD. 6. 4. Touch the contacts you type. Name the...
... you want to add to the group or touch All to paste the contacts. On the home screen, touch . 2. Only duplicate contacts saved in your phone storage can be merged. Touch SAVE. Sending messages or emails to select all contacts, and then touch ADD. 6. 4. Touch the contacts you type. Name the...
