Huawei Ascend Mate2 User manual

Mate2
User Guide

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Contents
Foreword
Safety precautions
Preparations
4 Your phone at a glance
5 Inserting or removing a micro-SIM card
6 Inserting or removing a microSD card
6 Charging the battery
7 Powering your phone on and off
8 Setting up your phone for the first time
Basic operations
9Gestures
10 Turning on one-hand UI
10 Suspend button
11 Turning on glove mode
11 Locking and unlocking the screen
12 Getting to know your home screen
15 Using the notification panel
16 Accessing applications
16 Texting
Personalizing your phone
20 Setting the theme
20 Change 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 your home screens
23 Customizing switch shortcuts on the notification panel
23 Managing profiles
24 Setting tones
25 Changing the font size
25 Setting the screen unlock method
26 Adjusting the screen brightness
Calls
28 Smart dialing
28 Answering or rejecting a call

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29 Viewing the call log
29 What you can do during a call
30 Making a conference call
30 Answering a third-party call
31 Making emergency calls
31 Other call services
People
33 Creating a contact
33 Searching for a contact
33 Importing or exporting contacts
35 Adding a contact to your favorites
35 Deleting contacts
35 Merging contacts
35 Sharing contacts
36 Contact groups
Messaging
38 Sending a text message
38 Sending a multimedia message
39 Replying to a message
39 Searching for a message
39 Managing messages
40 Modifying message settings
Browser
41 Browsing web pages
41 Managing bookmarks
42 Setting the home page
42 Clearing your browsing history
43 Modifying browser settings
Email
44 Adding a POP3 or IMAP email account
44 Adding an Exchange account
45 Switching between email accounts
45 Sending emails
45 Checking your emails
46 Removing an email account
46 Modifying email account settings
Multimedia
47 Camera
51 Gallery
53 Music

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Internet connection
57 Mobile data connection
57 Setting up a Wi-Fi connection
59 Wi-Fi Direct
60 Sharing your phone's mobile data connection
61 Controlling your data usage
Sharing data
64 Bluetooth
65 Using DLNA
66 Connecting your phone to a computer
File Manager
68 Creating a folder
68 Searching for a file
68 Copying, cutting, and pasting a file
69 Compressing or decompressing files
69 Renaming a file
69 Deleting a file
70 Creating a shortcut for a file or folder
70 Checking the memory status
Phone Manager
71 About Phone Manager
71 Phone accelerator
71 Storage cleaner
71 Harassment filter
72 Power saving
72 Notification manager
73 Startup manager
Managing applications
74 Viewing applications
74 Uninstalling an application
74 Clearing the application cache
Google services
75 Gmail
76 Hangouts
76 Maps
77 YouTube
78 Play Store
Basic utilities
79 Calendar

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80 Clock
81 Calculator
81 Notes
82 Weather
83 FM radio
84 Backup
Accounts and sync
86 Adding an account
86 Deleting an account
86 Turning on data synchronization
87 Modifying account synchronization settings
Settings
88 Turning on or off airplane mode
88 Tone settings
89 Display settings
89 Setting the date and time
90 Changing the system language
90 Modifying location service settings
91 Setting the PIN of your SIM card
91 Restoring factory settings
92 Updating your phone
93 Accessibility
FAQs
Legal Notice

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Foreword
Foreword
Thank you for choosing the HUAWEI Ascend Mate2 smartphone.
This guide introduces you to the features and functions of your new phone
and safety precautions. 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. 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 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
Noise reduction
microphone Earpiece
Status indicator Navigation bar
Micro USB port Microphone
Power button Volume button
Front camera Light sensor
Headset jack Rear camera
Flashlight Speaker
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Buttons
Inserting or removing a micro-SIM card
Your phone supports only micro-SIM cards. Other sizes may not work
properly. Contact your service provider to replace or purchase a new
card. Power off your phone before installing or removing the micro-SIM
card.
To install a micro-SIM card, perform the operations shown in the following
figures.
1. Open the battery cover.
2. Insert the micro-SIM card.
• When your phone is powered off, press and hold to power it on.
• Press to turn on or off the screen. Press and hold to display
an option menu.
Touch to return to the previous screen or exit the current
application.
Touch to display the list of recently used applications.
Touch to return to the home screen.

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Inserting or removing a microSD card
You can expand your phone's storage capacity with a microSD card. See the
following figure for reference.
To remove a microSD card:
1. On the home screen, touch then the All tab.
2. Under DEVICE , touch Storage .
3. Touch Unmount SD card .
4. Carefully take out the microSD card.
Charging the battery
Your phone's built-in battery is not user-removable. Do not attempt to
remove it yourself.
Use the provided USB cable and power adapter to connect your phone to a
power outlet, or use the USB cable itself 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 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 > OK .
If errors occur and you cannot power off your phone, press and hold
for 15 or more seconds to restart your phone.

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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 on the home screen.

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Basic operations
Basic operations
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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Turning on one-hand UI
In one-hand UI mode, routine activities are easy to accomplish with one hand.
1. On the home screen, touch .
2. Under All , touch One-hand UI .
After one-hand UI is turned on, touch the arrow on either side of the screen
to move the dialer or other operation area to the side of your choice.
Suspend button
The suspend button contains a palette of useful functions and shortcuts,
which lets you quickly launch tools, such as Calendar, Messaging, and Notes,
and quickly perform common functions like return to the home screen and
memory cleanup.
1. On the home screen, touch .
2. Under All , touch W.O.W. Button to turn on suspend button. will then
appear on all screens except the lock screen and notification panel.
3. Touch to expand the suspend button.

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4. From the expanded menu, you can:
• Touch to return to the previous screen or exit the current application.
• Touch to return to the home screen.
• Touch to expand the multi-window menu. You will then be able to
quickly open Calendar, Messaging, Notes, and Calculator and switch
between these applications without closing your current application.
• Touch to lock the screen.
• Touch to clean up the phone memory and close the applications
running in the background.
• Touch to collapse the menu.
Turning on glove mode
Glove mode lets you perform touchscreen operations even when you wear
gloves.
1. On the home screen, touch .
2. Under All , touch Gloves mode to turn on or off glove mode.
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. On the
displayed
General tab, touch Screen lock .

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Unlocking the screen
1. If the screen is off, press to turn it on.
2. Drag down toward to unlock the screen.
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
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.
Navigation bar: displays virtual keys.
Signal strength No signal
GPRS network connected
Enhanced Data Rates for
GSM Evolution (EDGE)
network connected
Long Term Evolution (LTE)
network connected USB tethering on
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 voicemails Select input method
Wi-Fi network available Connected to a Wi-Fi
network
Uploading data Downloading 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.
Phone memory full 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
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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.
To quickly turn the auto-rotate screen function on or off, flick down from the
status bar to open the notification panel and touch .
Using the notification panel
Flick down from the status bar to open the notification panel.
Touch to delete all notifications.
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