Huawei Ascend G 301 User manual

Welcome to HUAWEI
Quick Start Guide
HUAWEI Ascend G 301

Personal Information and Data
Security
The use of some functions or third-party applications on your device
could result in your personal information and data being lost or
becoming accessible to others. Several measures are
recommended to help you protect personal and confidential
information.
• Place your device in a safe area to prevent it from unauthorized
use.
• Set your device screen to lock and create a password or unlock
pattern to open it.
• Periodically back up personal information kept on your SIM/UIM
card, memory card, or stored in your device memory. If you
change to a different device, be sure to move or delete any
personal information on your old device.
• If you are worried about viruses when you receive messages or
emails from a stranger, you can delete them without opening
them.
• If you use your device to browse the Internet, avoid websites that
might pose a security risk to avoid theft of your personal
information.
• If you use services such as Wi-Fi tether or Bluetooth, set
passwords for these services to prevent unauthorized access.
When these services are not in use, turn them off.
• Install or upgrade device security software and regularly scan for
viruses.
• Be sure to obtain third-party applications from a legitimate
source. Downloaded third-party applications should be scanned
for viruses.
• Install security software or patches released by Huawei or third-
party application providers.

• Some applications require and transmit location information. As
a result, a third-party may be able to share your location
information.
• Your device may provide detection and diagnostic information to
third-party application providers. Third party vendors use this
information to improve their products and services.
• If you have concerns about the security of your personal
information and data, please contact [e-mail].
What is in Your Box
Phone at a Glance
• Mobile phone
•Charger
•Battery
• Headset
• USB cable
• Quick Start Guide
Power key
Headset
jack
Camera
Volume
keys
Charger jack/
USB port
Speaker
Flashlight
Microphone
Microphone
Earpiece
Menu key
Home key
Back key

Installing the SIM Card
There are two steps to install the SIM card:
1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Insert the SIM card.
(Optional) Installing the microSD
Card
Your mobile phone is already equipped with a large-volume built-in
embedded MultiMediaCard (eMMC). If you want to expand your
phone memory, you can also insert a microSD card.
1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Insert the microSD card into the card slot as shown in the
diagram.
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Installing the Battery
1. Angle the edge labeled a (with the contacts) into the bottom end
of the battery compartment.
2. Push the edge labeled b into the compartment until the battery
clicks firmly into place.
Charging the Battery
Before charging the battery, ensure that it has been properly installed
on your phone.
1. Connect the USB cable that came with your mobile phone to
the charger.
2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to your mobile phone.
Then, to start charging, plug the charger into an electrical outlet.
You can also charge the battery by connecting the phone to a
computer using the USB 2.0 interface or a USB interface in a
higher version.
If you charge your mobile phone while it is powered on, the battery
icon on the notification bar indicates the charging status. When the
battery icon changes to , your mobile phone is fully charged.
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b
a

Status Indicator
The color of the status indicator tells you the status of your mobile
phone’s battery.
Touchscreen Actions
Using your finger on the touchscreen, you can operate your phone
conveniently.
Status Indicator
Green: Fully charged (when connected to charger).
Orange: Charging in progress (when connected to charger).
Red: Battery low.
Drag
TouchTouch & hold Double touch
Rotate Flick

Powering On Your Mobile Phone
Press . The first time you power on your phone, you will be
asked to sign in to your account and set up your mobile phone.
If personal identification number (PIN) protection is enabled on
your mobile phone, you must enter your PIN before using the
mobile phone.
Power-On Setup
When you turn on your phone for the first time, You can follow the
onscreen instructions to complete the setup, or skip the setup and do
it at another time.
Turning On Fast Boot
1. Touch > Settings > Applications .
2. Select the Fast boot check box.
Do not turn on Fast boot while on an airplane.
Powering Off Your Mobile Phone
1. Press and hold to open the Phone options menu.
2. Touch Power off .
If Fast boot is enabled, the phone will enter the deep sleep
mode. If Fast boot is disabled, touch OK to shut down the
phone.
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.

Unlocking the Screen
1. Press to wake up the screen.
2. Drag the lock icon from left to right to unlock the screen.
Home Screen
You can set up the Home screen according to your own
preferences, for example by adding a shortcut or a widget to your
Home screen, or changing the wallpaper.
To return to the Home screen from any of its extensions, press .
When a new notification icon appears on the notification bar, place
your finger on the notification bar and flick down to open the
notification panel.
Adding a New Home Screen Item
1. Touch and hold a blank area on the Home screen until the Add
to home screen
menu is displayed.
2. Select an item to add it to the Home screen.
Moving a Home 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 Home Screen Item
1. Touch and hold an item on the Home screen until the item
expands and the mobile phone vibrates.
2. Without lifting your finger, drag the item to the trash can. When
the item and the trash can turn red, the item is ready to be
removed.
3. Release the item to remove it from the Home screen.
Importing Contacts from a SIM
Card
1. In the contact list, touch > Manage contacts .
2. Touch Copy from SIM card .
3. Wait for the SIM card contents to be loaded. Select the contacts
you want to import or touch
Select All to select all contacts.
4. Touch Copy .
5. If you have more than one account on your phone, touch the
account into which you want to import the contacts.
Adding a Contact
1. In the contact list, touch > Create contact .
2. If you have more than one account with contacts, touch the
account to which you want to add the contact.
3. Enter the contact's name, and then add detailed information
such as phone number and address.
4. When you are finished, touch Save to save the contact
information.

Making a Call with the Dialer
Application
On the home screen, touch to open the Dialer .
Your mobile phone supports the SmartDial function, that is, when
you touch numbers on the dialer, the phone automatically searches
among your contacts and lists the matching results ordered
according to the accuracy of the match. If no contacts match the
information entered, the phone will not display any result.
Creating and Sending a
Multimedia Message
On the home screen, touch to open the Messaging .
You can use multimedia messages to make everyday
communications very special. You can record a message and send
it as an audio file, sing 'Happy Birthday' and send it to friend, or send
a slideshow of photographs of a special event. The possibilities are
endless.
1. Enter a phone number in the To field, or touch to select a
contact from Contacts or Groups .
2. Touch the composition text box to start entering your message.