Huawei Ascend G740 User manual

G740HUAWEI
User Guide

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Contents
• Contents
Foreword .................................................................................. 1
Safety precautions..................................................................... 2
Preparations.............................................................................. 4
Your phone at a glance .............................................................................. 4
Inserting a micro-SIM card ......................................................................... 5
Inserting a microSD card ............................................................................ 6
Charging the battery .................................................................................. 7
Powering your phone on and off................................................................ 8
Setting up your phone for the first time...................................................... 8
Getting started.......................................................................... 9
Gestures..................................................................................................... 9
Locking and unlocking the screen ............................................................ 10
Getting to know your home screen .......................................................... 11
Using the notification panel...................................................................... 15
Accessing applications.............................................................................. 15
Texting..................................................................................................... 16
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............................ 21
Organizing home screen icons using folders ............................................. 22
Customizing Me Widget........................................................................... 22
Customizing your home screens ............................................................... 24
Customizing switch shortcuts on the notification panel ............................ 24
Managing profiles .................................................................................... 25
Setting tones............................................................................................ 26
Changing the font size ............................................................................. 26
Setting the screen unlock method ............................................................ 27
Adjusting the screen brightness................................................................ 28
Calls ........................................................................................ 29
Smart dialing............................................................................................ 29
Answering or rejecting a call .................................................................... 29
Viewing the call log.................................................................................. 30
What you can do during a call.................................................................. 30

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Making a conference call.......................................................................... 31
Answering a third-party call...................................................................... 31
Making emergency calls ........................................................................... 32
Other call services .................................................................................... 32
People..................................................................................... 34
Creating a contact.................................................................................... 34
Searching for a contact ............................................................................ 34
Copying contacts ..................................................................................... 34
Importing or exporting contacts ............................................................... 35
Adding a contact to your favorites ........................................................... 36
Deleting a contact.................................................................................... 36
Joining or splitting contacts...................................................................... 36
Sharing contacts....................................................................................... 37
Contact groups ........................................................................................ 37
Messaging .............................................................................. 39
Sending a text message............................................................................ 39
Sending a multimedia message ................................................................ 39
Replying to a message.............................................................................. 39
Searching for a message........................................................................... 40
Managing messages................................................................................. 40
Modifying message settings ..................................................................... 41
Browser .................................................................................. 43
Browsing web pages ................................................................................ 43
Managing bookmarks .............................................................................. 43
Setting the home page............................................................................. 44
Clearing your browsing history ................................................................. 44
Modifying browser settings ...................................................................... 44
Email....................................................................................... 46
Adding a POP3 or IMAP email account..................................................... 46
Adding an Exchange account ................................................................... 46
Switching between email accounts........................................................... 47
Sending emails ......................................................................................... 47
Checking emails ....................................................................................... 47
Removing an email account ..................................................................... 48
Modifying email account settings ............................................................. 48
Multimedia.............................................................................. 49
Camera .................................................................................................... 49
Gallery...................................................................................................... 51

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Music ....................................................................................................... 54
Internet connection................................................................. 56
Mobile data connection ........................................................................... 56
Setting up a Wi-Fi connection .................................................................. 56
Wi-Fi Direct .............................................................................................. 58
Sharing your phone's mobile data connection.......................................... 59
Controlling your data usage ..................................................................... 60
Sharing data............................................................................ 63
Bluetooth ................................................................................................. 63
DLNA ....................................................................................................... 64
Connecting your phone to a computer..................................................... 65
File Manager ........................................................................... 67
Creating a folder ...................................................................................... 67
Searching for a file ................................................................................... 67
Copying or cutting a file ........................................................................... 67
Compressing or decompressing files......................................................... 68
Renaming a file ........................................................................................ 68
Deleting a file........................................................................................... 68
Creating a shortcut for a file or folder ...................................................... 69
Checking the memory status .................................................................... 69
Managing applications ............................................................ 70
Downloading applications ........................................................................ 70
Installing an application............................................................................ 70
Viewing applications ................................................................................ 70
Uninstalling an application ....................................................................... 71
Clearing the application cache.................................................................. 71
Backup.................................................................................... 72
Backing up data to local storage .............................................................. 72
Restoring data from local storage............................................................. 72
Backing up applications............................................................................ 72
Backing up data quickly............................................................................ 73
Google services ....................................................................... 74
Gmail ....................................................................................................... 74
Talk.......................................................................................................... 75
Maps........................................................................................................ 75
YouTube .................................................................................................. 76
Play Store................................................................................................. 77

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Basic utilities ........................................................................... 78
Calendar .................................................................................................. 78
Clock........................................................................................................ 79
Calculator................................................................................................. 80
Notes ....................................................................................................... 80
Weather................................................................................................... 81
FM radio .................................................................................................. 82
Accounts and sync .................................................................. 84
Adding an account................................................................................... 84
Deleting an account ................................................................................. 84
Turning on data synchronization .............................................................. 84
Modifying account synchronization settings ............................................. 85
Settings................................................................................... 86
Turning on or off airplane mode............................................................... 86
Tone settings............................................................................................ 86
Display settings ........................................................................................ 87
Turning on the power manager................................................................ 87
Setting the date and time......................................................................... 88
Changing the system language................................................................. 88
Modifying location service settings........................................................... 88
Setting the PIN of your SIM card .............................................................. 89
Turning on or off fast boot....................................................................... 89
Restoring factory settings ......................................................................... 90
Online update .......................................................................................... 90
Accessibility.............................................................................................. 90
FAQs....................................................................................... 92

Note Provides additional information.
Caution
Indicates potential problems that may arise
without the proper care and, if necessary, how to
handle these problems.
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• Foreword
Thank you for choosing the HUAWEI Ascend G740 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.

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.
Use only approved batteries and chargers to avoid the risk of
explosions.

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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.

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Headset jack
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Earpiece
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Proximity sensor/light
sensor
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Micro USB port
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Microphone
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Power button
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Volume button
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Front camera
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Status indicator
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Flashlight
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Noise reduction
microphone
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Rear camera
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Speaker - -
Preparations
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• Preparations
Your phone at a glance

• 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 Google search.
• Touch to display an option menu where available.
• Touch and hold to display the list of recently used
applications.
Preparations
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Buttons
Inserting a micro-SIM card
Your phone supports only micro-SIM 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 micro-SIM card.

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The dimensions of a standard micro-SIM card are 15 mm x 12 mm (0.59 in.
x 0.47 in.).
1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Insert the SIM card into the SIM card slot with its metal contacts facing
down.
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.

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To remove a microSD card:
1. On the home screen, touch then the All tab.
2. Under DEVICE, touch Storage.
3. Touch Unmount shared storage.
4. Carefully take out the microSD card.
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.
Battery indicator
The battery indicator shows your phone's battery level.
• Blinking red: The battery level is lower than 10%.

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• 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 .
• To power off your phone, press and hold to display an option menu,
and then touch Power off.
Setting up your phone for the first time
When you use your phone for the first time, follow the onscreen instructions
to set it up.
When you power on your phone or open some applications for the first time,
your phone walks you through basic operations. To read these instructions
again, touch Mgmt. > from the home screen.

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.
Getting started
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• Getting started
Gestures

Getting started
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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
• Press to lock the screen.
• 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. On the
displayed General tab, touch Screen lock.
Unlocking the screen
1. If the screen is off, press to wake it.
2. Drag down to unlock the screen.

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Status bar: displays notifications and icons. Flick down from the
status bar to open the notification panel.
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Display area: displays application icons, folders, and widgets.
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Screen position indicator: shows the current screen's position.
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Dock: displays your most common applications.
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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.

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Status icons
Signal strength No signal
G
G
GPRS network
connected
E
E
Enhanced Data Rates
for GSM Evolution
(EDGE) network
connected
3G
3G
3G network connected
H
H
High Speed Downlink
Packet Access
(HSDPA) network
connected
4G
4G
LTE network connected
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Roaming
Airplane mode enabled Bluetooth on
Receiving location data
from GPS Vibration mode enabled
Silence mode enabled Alarms enabled
Charging Battery full
Battery low Call in progress
Missed calls New messages
New emails New voicemail
Select input method Wi-Fi network available
Connected to a Wi-Fi
network Uploading data
Downloading data Phone memory full

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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.
Upcoming events No SIM card found
Sign-in or
synchronization
problem
Synchronizing data
Synchronization failed Portable Wi-Fi hotspot
on
More notifications Connected to a VPN
Headset plugged in USB debugging mode
enabled.
USB tethering on

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• Pinch two fingers together to display the home screen thumbnails. Touch
a thumbnail to enter that particular home screen.
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 some downloaded racing games.
To quickly turn the auto-rotate screen function on or off, flick down from the
status bar to open the notification panel and touch .

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Touch to display the settings screen.
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Touch to delete all notifications.
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Touch the switch shortcuts on the notification panel to turn
functions on or off.
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Touch an application to start it and flick left or right across a
notification to dismiss it.
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Using the notification panel
Flick down from the status bar to open the notification panel.
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.