Huawei Ascend G700 User manual

G700
User Guide

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Contents
Foreword
Safety precautions
Preparations
4 Your phone at a glance
5 Inserting a SIM/USIM card
6 Inserting a microSD card
6 Installing the battery
7 Charging the battery
8 Powering your phone on and off
Getting started
10 Gestures
11 Locking and unlocking the screen
12 Getting to know your home screen
14 Using the notification panel
15 Accessing applications
16 Texting
Personalizing your phone
20 Setting the theme
20 Changing the wallpaper
20 Setting the home screen transition effect
21 Organizing home screen widgets and application icons
22 Organizing home screen icons using folders
22 Customizing Me Widget
23 Customizing your home screens
24 Managing profiles
25 Setting tones
26 Changing the font size
26 Setting the screen unlock method
27 Adjusting the screen brightness
Calls
29 Smart dialing
29 Answering or rejecting a call
30 Viewing the call log
30 What you can do during a call
31 Making a conference call
31 Answering a third-party call

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32 Making emergency calls
32 Using dual-microphone noise reduction
32 Other call services
People
35 Creating a contact
35 Searching for a contact
35 Importing or exporting contacts
36 Adding a contact to your favorites
37 Deleting a contact
37 Sharing contacts
37 Contact groups
Messaging
39 Sending a text message
39 Sending a multimedia message
40 Replying to a message
40 Searching for a message
40 Managing messages
42 Modifying message settings
Browser
43 Browsing web pages
43 Managing bookmarks
44 Setting the home page
44 Clearing your browsing history
44 Modifying browser settings
Email
46 Adding a POP3 or IMAP email account
46 Adding an Exchange account
47 Switching between email accounts
47 Sending emails
47 Checking emails
48 Removing an email account
48 Modifying email account settings
Multimedia
49 Camera
51 Gallery
54 Music
57 FM radio
Internet connection
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59 Setting up a Wi-Fi connection
60 Wi-Fi Direct
61 Sharing your phone's mobile data connection
63 Controlling your data usage
Sharing data
66 Bluetooth
67 DLNA
68 Connecting your phone to a computer
File Manager
70 Creating a folder
70 Searching for a file
70 Copying or cutting a file
71 Compressing or decompressing files
71 Renaming a file
71 Deleting a file
72 Creating a shortcut for a file or folder
72 Checking the memory status
Managing applications
73 Viewing applications
73 Uninstalling an application
73 Clearing the application cache
Basic utilities
74 Calendar
75 Clock
76 Calculator
76 Notes
77 Weather
Accounts and sync
79 Adding an account
79 Deleting an account
79 Turning on data synchronization
Settings
81 Turning on or off airplane mode
81 Display settings
82 Setting the date and time
82 Changing the system language
83 Modifying location service settings
83 Setting the PIN of your SIM card
84 Restoring factory settings

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84 Online update
85 Accessibility
FAQs
Legal Notice

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Foreword
Foreword
Thank you for choosing the HUAWEI Ascend G700 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.

Safety precautions
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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.

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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.

Preparations
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Preparations
Your phone at a glance
Earpiece Front camera
Volume button Back
Home Menu
Speaker Power button
Status indicator Proximity sensor/light
sensor
Headset jack Noise reduction
microphone
Rear camera Flashlight
Micro USB port Microphone
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Preparations
Buttons
Inserting a SIM/USIM card
Your phone supports only SIM/USIM 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 SIM/USIM card.
The dimensions of a standard SIM/USIM card are 25 mm x 15 mm (0.98 in. x
0.59 in.).
• 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 open search screen.
• Touch to display an option menu where available.
• Touch and hold to display the list of recently used
applications.