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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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.

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Inserting a microSD card
You can expand your phone's storage capacity with a microSD card. Follow
the operations in the figure below to install a microSD card.
To remove a microSD card:
1. On the home screen, touch .
2. Under DEVICE , touch Storage .
3. Touch Unmount SD card .
4. Carefully take out the microSD card.
Installing the battery
1. Open the battery cover.

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Preparations
2. Align the battery's metal contacts with those of the battery compartment,
and press the other end of the battery to clip it into the battery
compartment.
3. Close the battery cover.
Charging the battery
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.
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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%.
• Steady yellow (when charging): The battery level is higher than 10%.
• Steady green (when charging): The battery is almost or already full.
Important information about the battery
• If the battery power is depleted, you may not be able to power on your
phone immediately after you begin charging the battery. This is normal.
Allow the battery to charge for a few minutes before attempting to power
on your phone.
• Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge cycles and may
eventually need to be replaced. When the battery life becomes noticeably
shorter, replace the battery.
• The time required to fully charge the battery depends on the ambient
temperature and the age of the battery.
• If your phone is very low on power, it plays an alert tone and displays a
message. If the battery level is extremely low, your phone automatically
powers off.
Powering your phone on and off
• To power on your phone, press and hold .

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• To power off your phone, press and hold to display an option menu,
and then touch Power off .

Getting started
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Getting started
Gestures
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.

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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
unauthorized 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.
Locking the screen
• Method 1: Press to lock the screen.
• Method 2: After being idle for a specified period of time, your phone
automatically locks its screen.
To set the screen lock method, touch on the home screen. Then
Security > Screen lock .
Unlocking the screen
1. If the screen is off, press to wake it.
2. Drag down to unlock the screen.
Drag left, right or up towards an application to open it.

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Getting to know your home screen
Your home screens are where you'll find your favorite widgets and all your
applications. We did away with the application list to give you a more
convenient and direct path to your applications. The default home screen is
shown below.
Status icons
Status bar: displays notifications and icons. Flick down from the
status bar to open the notification panel.
Display area: displays application icons, folders, and widgets.
Screen position indicator: shows the current screen's position.
Dock: displays your most common applications.
Signal strength No signal
GPRS network connected 3G network connected
Roaming Airplane mode enabled
Bluetooth on Receiving location data
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Switching between home screens
Running out of space on the home screen? Not to worry. Your phone lets you
create more home screens for various application icons and widgets.
• Flick left and right across the screen to switch between the home screens.
• Pinch two fingers together to display the home screen thumbnails. Touch
a thumbnail to enter that particular home screen.
Silence mode enabled Vibration mode enabled
Alarms enabled Headset plugged in
Charging Battery low
Battery full Missed calls
Call in progress New emails
New messages New voicemail
Uploading data Downloading data
Synchronizing data Synchronization failed
Phone memory full Connected to a VPN
Wi-Fi network available Connected to a Wi-Fi
network
Portable Wi-Fi hotspot on USB tethering on

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Taking a screenshot
Want to share an interesting scene in a movie or show off your new high score
in a game? Take a screenshot and share away.
Press and the volume down button simultaneously to take a screenshot.
Then, open the notification panel and touch to share the screenshot.
Screenshots are saved to the Screenshots album in Gallery .
Auto-rotate screen
Your phone features a tilt sensor. If you rotate your phone when browsing a
web page or viewing a photo, the orientation of your screen will
automatically change to landscape or portrait view. You'll also be able to
enjoy tilt sensor-based applications, such as racing games.
On the home screen, use two fingers to flick down from the status bar to open
the notification panel shortcuts. Then, touch to enable or disable the
auto-rotate screen function.
Using the notification panel
On the home screen, use one finger to flick down from the status bar to open
the notification panel. Use two fingers to flick down from the status bar to
open the notification panel shortcuts.

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Accessing applications
Starting applications and switching between them
On the home screen, touch an application icon to open it.
To switch to another application, touch to return to the home screen, and
touch the icon of the application you wish to open.
Viewing recently used applications
To display the list of recently used applications, touch and hold . You can
then:
• Touch an application to start it.
Touch to delete all notifications.
Touch to open the notification panel shortcuts. Then, touch a
shortcut to access its settings or enable or disable the
corresponding function.
Touch an application to open it and flick left or right across a
notification to dismiss it.
Touch to display the settings screen.
Touch to return to the notification panel.
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