Huawei Ascend G6 User manual

G6
User Guide

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Contents
Foreword
Safety precautions
Getting started
4 Your phone at a glance
5 Switching your phone on and off
6Gestures
6 Locking and unlocking the screen
8 Getting to know your home screen
11 Using the notification panel
12 Accessing applications
12 Texting
Personalising your phone
15 Setting the theme
15 Change the wallpaper
15 Setting the home screen transition effect
16 Organising home screen widgets and application icons
17 Organising home screen icons using folders
17 Customising Me Widget
19 Customising your home screens
19 Customising switch shortcuts on the notification panel
20 Managing profiles
21 Setting tones
21 Changing the font size
22 Setting the screen unlock method
23 Adjusting the screen brightness
Calls
24 Smart dialling
24 Answering or rejecting a call
25 Viewing the call log
25 What you can do during a call
26 Making a conference call
26 Answering a third-party call
27 Making emergency calls
27 Other call services

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People
29 Creating a contact
29 Searching for a contact
29 Importing or exporting contacts
30 Adding a contact to your favourites
31 Deleting contacts
31 Sharing contacts
31 Contact groups
Messaging
33 Sending a text message
33 Sending a multimedia message
34 Replying to a message
34 Searching for a message
34 Managing messages
35 Modifying message settings
Browser
36 Browsing web pages
36 Managing bookmarks
37 Setting the home page
37 Clearing your browsing history
38 Modifying browser settings
Email
39 Adding a POP3 or IMAP email account
39 Adding an Exchange account
40 Switching between email accounts
40 Sending emails
40 Removing an email account
40 Modifying email account settings
Multimedia
42 Camera
45 Gallery
46 Music
Internet connection
50 Mobile data connection
50 Setting up a Wi-Fi connection
52 Wi-Fi Direct
53 Sharing your phone's mobile data connection
Sharing data
55 Bluetooth

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56 Using DLNA
57 Huawei Beam
57 Connecting your phone to a computer
File Manager
59 Creating a folder
59 Searching for a file
59 Copying, cutting, and pasting a file
60 Compressing or decompressing files
60 Renaming a file
60 Deleting a file
61 Creating a shortcut for a file or folder
61 Checking the memory status
Managing applications
62 Downloading applications
62 Installing an application
62 Viewing applications
63 Uninstalling an application
63 Clearing the application cache
Basic utilities
64 Calendar
65 Clock
66 Weather
Accounts and sync
68 Adding an account
68 Deleting an account
68 Turning on data synchronisation
69 Modifying account synchronisation settings
Settings
70 Turning flight mode on or off
70 Tone settings
71 Display settings
71 Setting the date and time
72 Changing the system language
72 Modifying location service settings
73 Setting the PIN of your SIM card
73 Restoring factory settings
74 Online update
74 Accessibility

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Foreword
Foreword
Thank you for choosing the HUAWEI Ascend G6 smartphone.
This guide introduces you to the features and functions of your new phone. It
also contains safety precautions so, before you start using your new phone,
please read this guide first.
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 if
proper care and attention is not taken, and
describes how to handle any such problems.

Safety precautions
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Safety precautions
Please read these safety precautions carefully before using 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. 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 flammable materials, such as petrol stations.
Keep your phone and its accessories away from small children or
ensure adult supervision during use.

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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
instructions pertaining to the USB cable.

Getting started
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Getting started
Your phone at a glance
Proximity sensor/light
sensor Front camera
Headset connector Microphone
Power button Volume button
Status indicator Earpiece
Micro USB connector Rear camera
Camera flash Noise reduction
microphone
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Getting started
Buttons
Switching your phone on and off
• To switch your phone on, press and hold .
• To switch your phone off, press and hold to display the options menu,
then touch Power off > OK .
If an error occurs and you cannot switch your phone off, press and hold
for 10 seconds or more to restart your phone.
• When your phone is powered off, press and hold to switch it on.
• Press to turn the screen on or off. Press and hold to display
the options 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 to display the options menu.
• Touch and hold to display the list of recently used
applications.

Getting started
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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
unauthorised 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.
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.