Huawei Ascend P7 User manual

P7
User Guide

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Contents
Foreword
Getting started
2 Your phone at a glance
3 Inserting the micro-SIM card
5 Removing the micro-SIM card
5 Inserting a microSD card
6 Removing the microSD card
7 Charging the battery
8 Powering on or off your phone
9 Locking and unlocking the screen
10 Touchscreen gestures
12 Getting to know your home screen
15 Importing contacts from your previous phone
16 Connecting your phone to a computer
17 Turning on your mobile network
17 Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
Basic features
18 Motion control
20 Suspend button
20 Turning on gloves mode
21 Status icons
22 Organizing applications and widgets on the home screen
23 Managing home screens
24 Accessing applications
26 Texting
Personalizing your phone
30 Changing the home screen style
30 Changing the theme
30 Changing the wallpaper
31 Setting the home screen transition effect
31 Setting tones
31 Turning on pocket mode
32 Changing the lock screen style
33 Shortcut switches on the notification panel
33 Changing the font size
Calls
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35 Answering or rejecting a call
36 What you can do during a call
37 Answering a third-party call
37 Making a conference call
38 Using the call log
38 Call settings
Contacts
40 Creating a contact
40 Importing or exporting contacts
42 Copying contacts
42 Searching for a contact
42 Editing a contact
42 Adding a contact to your favorites
43 Deleting a contact
43 Merging contacts
43 Sharing a contact
44 Contact groups
Messaging
46 Sending a text message
46 Sending a multimedia message
47 Replying to a message
47 Searching for a message
47 Managing messages
49 Modifying message settings
Browser
50 Browsing web pages
50 Managing bookmarks
51 Setting the home page
51 Clearing your browsing history
51 Modifying browser settings
Email
52 Adding a POP3 or IMAP email account
52 Adding an Exchange account
53 Sending an email
53 Checking your emails
54 Switching between email accounts
54 Removing an email account
54 Modifying email account settings
Multimedia
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60 Gallery
62 Music
Internet connection
66 Mobile data connection
66 Wi-Fi network
68 Sharing your phone's mobile data connection
69 Controlling your data usage
Sharing data
72 Bluetooth
73 Wi-Fi Direct
74 Multi-screen display
76 DLNA
76 Huawei Beam
77 Connecting your phone to a computer
78 Connecting your phone to a USB storage device
File Manager
80 Creating a folder
80 Searching for a file
80 Copying, cutting, and pasting a file
80 Compressing or decompressing a file
81 Renaming a file
81 Deleting a file
81 Creating a shortcut for a file or folder
82 Checking the storage status
Managing applications
83 Downloading applications
83 Installing an application
83 Viewing applications
84 Sharing an application
84 Uninstalling an application
84 Clearing the application cache
Phone Manager
85 About Phone Manager
85 Optimizing the system
86 Power manager
87 Harassment filter
Backup, restoration, and update
88 Backing up data to the local storage
88 Backing up data to a USB storage device

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89 Restoring data from the local storage
89 Restoring data from a USB storage device
90 Restoring factory settings
90 Updating your phone
Google services
92 About Google services
92 Gmail
93 Hangouts
93 Maps
94 YouTube
95 Play Store
Tools
96 Calendar
97 Clock
99 Weather
100 Calculator
100 Notes
101 FM radio
Phone settings
103 Setting up an account
104 Turning on or turning off airplane mode
104 Adjusting the screen brightness
104 Modifying tone settings
105 Modifying display settings
106 Turning on or turning off do not disturb mode
107 Setting the date and time
107 Changing the system language
107 Setting the PIN of your SIM card
108 Accessibility
Legal Notice

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Foreword
Thank you for choosing the HUAWEI Ascend P7 smartphone!
This guide introduces you to the features and functions of your new phone.
Also included are safety precautions you should be aware of, so please read
this guide first before you begin using your new phone.
Symbols and definitions
Note Highlights important information and tips, and
provides additional information.
Caution
Indicates potential problems that may arise, such
as device damage or data loss, if the proper care
or attention is not given.
Warning Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, could result in serious injury.

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Getting started
Your phone at a glance
Headset jack Status indicator
Earpiece Navigation bar
Microphone Micro-USB port
Micro-SIM card slot microSD card slot
Power button Volume button
Front camera Proximity sensor/Ambient
light sensor
Noise reduction
microphone Rear camera
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Getting started
Do not block the area around the ambient light and proximity sensor.
When you attach a protective film to the screen, make sure it does not
block the sensor.
Navigation bar
Inserting the micro-SIM card
• Your phone supports only standard micro-SIM cards. Do not use any
other sizes as they may damage your phone. To replace or purchase a
micro-SIM card, contact your service provider.
• The dimensions of a standard micro-SIM card are 15 mm x 12 mm x
0.76 mm (0.59 in. x 0.47 in. x 0.03 in.).
Make sure your phone is turned off before you insert the micro-SIM card.
Flash Speaker
Return Touch to return to the previous screen or exit the
current application.
Home Touch to return to the home screen.
Recent Touch to display the list of recently used
applications.
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1. Insert an eject tool or paper clip into the hole on the micro-SIM card tray to
eject it.
Exercise caution when using the SIM eject tool to avoid injury or
damaging your phone. Keep it away from children.
2. Gently take out the micro-SIM card tray.
3. Place the micro-SIM card into the card tray. Make sure the gold contact
area and beveled edge of the micro-SIM card are facing the right directions
(a). Then push the card tray back into place (b).
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Getting started
Removing the micro-SIM card
Make sure your phone is turned off before you remove the micro-SIM card.
1. Insert an eject tool or paper clip into the hole on the micro-SIM card tray to
eject it (a).
2. Take out the micro-SIM card, and push the SIM card tray back into place
(b).
Inserting a microSD card
You can expand your phone's storage capacity with a microSD card.
1. Insert an eject tool or paper clip into the hole on the microSD card tray to
eject it.
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b