Huawei Ascend W1 User manual

Welcome to HUAWEI
Model: H883G
TracFone part number: H02230TTV
HUAWEI W1
Quick Start
COA label

Earpiece
Volume
button
Start button
Back button
Microphone Micro USB port
Search button
Camera button
Proximity sensor
Status indicator
Front camera
Power buttonHeadset jack
1Getting to know your phone
From any screen, you can:
> To return to the previous screen or exit the current application, tap
.
> To view running applications, tap and hold .
> To return to the Start screen, tap .
> To open the voice controller, tap and hold .
> To open Bing search, tap .
> To take a screenshot, press the power button and tap
simultaneously.

1Installation
1Open the battery cover.
2Insert the SIM card and microSD card into their slots with the
metal contacts facing down.
3Install the battery.
4Close the battery cover.
1 2
3 4
a
b

a Powering on
Press and hold the power button until your phone vibrates.
a Powering off
Press and hold the power button until the
slide down to power off message is displayed
on the screen. Slide down to power off your
phone.
a Locking the screen
When not using your phone, press the power button to lock its screen.
If idle for a specied period, your phone will automatically lock its
screen.
a Unlocking the screen
Press the power button to wake the screen.
Then slide your nger up the screen to
unlock it.
1Get started

1Sign in to your phone
You need to sign in with a Microsoft account to do all kinds of things on
your phone. Use it to:
> Download apps, music, and games from the Windows Phone
Store.
> Create backups of your phone settings
to guard against mishaps.
> Play Xbox games.
> Use nd my phone to ring, lock, or erase
your phone, or nd it on a map.
> Get your Facebook, Twitter, and
LinkedIn feeds on your People Hub.
> Automatically upload your photos and
videos to SkyDrive.
> Listen to music using an Xbox Music
Pass*.
A Microsoft account is the email address and password you use to sign in
to Hotmail, Xbox, Windows, Messenger, SkyDrive, and more.
If you're not sure whether you already have one, or if you have more than
one and need to choose between them, go to windowsphone.com to learn
more.
*Xbox Music Pass is a monthly music subscription service. Some Windows
Phone Store content may not be available via Xbox Music Pass and may
vary over time.

1Make it yours
Pin just about anything you want to your Start screen: apps, songs, map
locations, favorite websites, OneNote notes, photo albums, and a lot more.
When you pin a contact to Start, you'll get their Facebook, Twitter, and
LinkedIn updates right from that Tile, plus see
when they've called or sent you any messages.
And it's like speed dial: calling them—or texting
them or emailing them—is just a tap away.
> To pin most things to Start, tap and
hold the item until the menu appears,
or tap > pin to start. For others, you
can just tap pin .
> To move, remove, or resize a Tile, just
tap and hold it, then arrange it however
you'd like.
a Choose your color
Choose a theme color and it'll show up all
around your phone: on Start, in your App list, in
Messaging, and more. You can also make your
background either white or black.
1. On Start, ick left to the App list, then
tap Settings .
2. Tap theme, then tap Accent color or
Background to choose your look.

a Pick ringtones and sounds
You can assign ringtones to people and choose sounds for alerts. Pick just
the right chirps, jingles, rings, or songs to suit
your tastes.
To change a ringtone for a contact:
1. On Start, tap People, then ick to all.
2. Tap the contact you want to change,
then tap .
3. Tap ringtone, then tap the ringtone
you want to assign.
To change any other ringtone or alert:
1. On Start, ick left to the App list, then
tap Settings > ringtones + sounds.
2. Tap the type of ringtone or alert you
want to change, then choose the sound you want to use.
You can also create your own ringtones. For more information, go to
windowsphone.com.

1See what's new, at a glance
You don't even have to unlock your phone to get a picture of what's
happening in your day. And you get to choose what you want to see,
including:
> Phone calls and voicemails.
> Text messages.
> Email messages.
> Upcoming calendar appointments.
> Game notications.
> Notications from some of the apps you
get in the Store.
You can also pick the image that greets you
when you turn on your phone. Pick one you
like best, or show an image from Bing. If you're
playing music, we can also show you a picture
of the artist.
To choose what you'd like to see on your lock screen:
1. On Start, ick to the App list, then tap Settings .
2. Tap lock screen.

1People
a Get your contacts on your phone
Adding your email accounts and social networks—Facebook, Twitter, and
LinkedIn—is the easiest way to get your contacts set up on your phone.
You'll see your friends' updates in the People
Hub, you can browse their albums in the Photos
Hub, and your friends' Tiles will show what
they're up to. Plus, you'll see when anyone
replies to something you've posted on your Me
Tile.
To set up an account:
1. On Start, ick left to the App list, then
tap Settings .
2. Tap email + accounts.
Getting your contacts from your old phone is
also easy. With your old SIM card in your new
phone, go to Settings , ick left to applications, tap people, then tap
import SIM contacts.
If you need help getting other sorts of contacts on your phone, go to
windowsphone.com.
a Create new contacts
It's easy to quickly create a contact from a phone number. Just tap the
number in your call history, then tap
save . Or, to start from scratch, tap new in the People Hub
contact list.
If you save a contact to your Microsoft account, it'll be synced to the cloud
automatically. That way, your contacts are backed up if you lose your
phone, and you can see them from anywhere you sign in to Hotmail or
Outlook.com.

a Rooms and Groups
Rooms and Groups are a great way to stay in touch with the people who
matter most to you. With Rooms, you send a text message inviting family
and friends to join, and when they accept, you'll be able to chat with the
whole room and privately share a calendar,
photos, and notes with them.
With Groups, you just add some contacts, and
then you can see updates from Facebook and
Twitter, new messages, and missed calls, just
from those folks, all in one place. Plus, you can
send them group texts and emails. No need to
invite them—a Group is just for you!
Your phone comes with a "Best friends group"
and a "Family Room" to get you started—you'll
see their Tiles when you go to People and ick
to together. Tap one to set it up.
To create a new Room or Group:
1. Tap People, ick to together, then tap new .
2. Tap either Room or Group and follow the instructions.

1Camera + photos
There are piles of apps to make the photos you take on your phone look
vintage, fancy, panoramic, silly, or just black and white. With Lenses, you
don't have to dig to nd your camera apps—you can get to them right from
the Camera by tapping lenses .
Here are a few more tips for your inner shutterbug. Did you know you can:
> Press the Camera button to bring up the Camera from anywhere?
> Add pictures to your favorites album to create a slideshow in your
photos tile?
> Press the Camera button halfway to focus the Camera?
> Tag faces in the photos you share? Look for Who's this? and then
type the person's name.

1Move things between your phone and
your computer
It's easy to get your photos, videos, music, documents, and more from
your computer to your phone (and vice versa).
If you have a Windows 8 PC:
> Plug your phone into your computer with the cable, and the
Windows Phone app will install automatically.
If you have a Windows 7 PC:
> Plug your phone into your computer with the cable. A link will
appear to install the Windows Phone app.
If you have a Mac:
> Get the Windows Phone app from the Mac App Store.
To learn more about nding the right app, go to windowsphone.com.

1Back up your stuff
When you sign in with your Microsoft account on your Windows Phone,
you can turn on the service that lets you automatically save things to an
online service known as the cloud. When you set up backups on your
phone, you can:
> Automatically upload your photos and videos to SkyDrive so you
can see them from anywhere you can access the web.
> Sync your SMS and MMS messages to Hotmail so you have a
backup, just in case.
> Create backups of your phone's settings, including the list of apps
you've installed, your theme color, Internet Explorer favorites,
accounts, and more.
You can ne-tune your backup options in Settings > backup. For
example, you can automatically upload your photos and videos at a high
resolution, or manually back up your settings any time you choose.

1Kid's Corner
Kid's Corner gives you a way to share apps, videos, games, and music
with your child without worrying that they might accidentally buy something,
delete something important, or send email to your boss.
To set it up, tap Kid's Corner and follow the instructions. Once it's set
up, your child gets to Kid's Corner by swiping left from your lock screen.
There's a whole separate Start screen, where kids can choose the theme,
arrange their own Tiles, and play anything you've shared with them. To
leave Kid's Corner, press the phone's Power button.

1Search and do with Bing
No matter where you are on the phone, you can always search with Bing
by pressing the Search button .
Just type whatever you're looking for in the search box, then tap . Bing
will show you not only the web results, but also local results (including
maps, ratings, and directions) and images.
Plus, there are even more ways to search than with words.
> Tap scout to see places to eat, drink, shop, and visit nearby.
> Tap music to identify songs and get them at the Windows
Phone Store.
> Tap vision to scan barcodes, QR Codes, Microsoft Tags, books,
magazines, and more to get more information or translations.
And you can always tap to say what you're looking for and spare your
ngers the typing.

1Common questions
a I can't log in to my Microsoft account. What can I do?
> Make sure the time zone or time and date are correctly set. Tap
Settings > date + time, switch Set automatically off, and tap the
corresponding boxes to adjust the time zone, date, or time.
> If the problem persists, restart your phone and try again.
> If the problem persists, tap Settings > about > reset your phone
to restore your phone to its factory settings.
> If the problem persists, the network or Microsoft server may not be
functioning properly. Wait a while and try again.
If the problem persists, please contact Huawei technical support.
If the age associated with the Microsoft account is under 18,
certain applications with age restrictions may be unavailable.
a After I connect my phone to a computer, I can't copy
les to and from the computer. What can I do?
Check whether your computer OS supports MTP. (By default, Windows
Vista, Windows 7, and Window 8 support MTP.) If your computer runs
Windows XP, download Windows Media Player 11 from Microsoft's ofcial
website and install it on your computer.
The problem may persist in some simplied Windows OSs that do
not have certain components or provide certain services. If this is
the case, install a full version of the Windows OS.
a My phone is not working properly. What can I do?
For example:
> My phone fails to power on correctly.
> My phone does not respond to screen touches.
> Some applications are not running as expected.

Try the following:
> Press and hold the power button for about 10 seconds to restart
your phone or reinstall the battery and power on your phone again.
> If the problem persists, your microSD card may be incompatible
with your phone. Remove the microSD card and try again.
> If the problem persists, perform the following procedure to forcibly
restore your phone to its factory settings:
1. When your phone is powered off, press and hold the power
button to power it on.
2. Press and hold the volume down button until an exclamation
mark appears on the screen, which indicates that the restoration
is about to begin.
3. Press the volume up, volume down, power, and volume down
buttons in sequence. Your phone then restarts and restores its
factory settings.
> If the problem persists, tap Settings > phone update > check
for updates and update your phone's software.
Before you update your phone, make sure your phone has
sufcient storage space available. You can free up some space by
deleting applications, songs, videos, and other media les.

1Warnings and precautions
This section contains important information pertaining to the operating
instructions of your device. It also contains information about how to use
the device safely. Read this information carefully before using your
device.
Electronic device
Power off your device if using the device is prohibited. Do not use the
device when using the device causes danger or interference with
electronic devices.
Medical Device
> Follow rules and regulations set forth by hospitals and health
care facilities. Do not use your device when using the device is
prohibited.
> Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum distance of
5.9 inch (15 cm) be maintained between a device and a pacemaker
to prevent potential interference with the pacemaker. If you are
using a pacemaker, use the device on the opposite side of the
pacemaker and do not carry the device in your front pocket.
> Some wireless devices may affect the performance of hearing aids.
For any such problems, consult your service provider.
> To ensure that the Hearing Aid Compatibility rating for your device
is maintained, secondary transmitters such as Bluetooth and Wi-Fi
components must be disabled during a call.
Potentially Explosive Atmosphere
Power off your device in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere,
and comply with all signs and instructions. Areas that may have potentially
explosive atmospheres include the areas where you would normally be
advised to turn off your vehicle engine. Triggering of sparks in such areas
could cause an explosion or a fire, resulting in bodily injuries or even
deaths. Do not power on your device at refueling points such as service
stations. Comply with restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel

1Warnings and precautions
depots, storage, and distribution areas, and chemical plants. In addition,
adhere to restrictions in areas where blasting operations are in progress.
Before using the device, watch out for areas that have potentially explosive
atmospheres that are often, but not always, clearly marked. Such locations
include areas below the deck on boats, chemical transfer or storage
facilities, and areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such as
grain, dust, or metal powders. Ask the manufacturers of vehicles using
liqueed petroleum gas (such as propane or butane) whether this device
can be safely used in their vicinity.
Trafc Security
Observe local laws and regulations while using the device. In addition,
if using the device while driving a vehicle, comply with the following
guidelines:
> Concentrate on driving. Your rst responsibility is to drive safely.
> Do not talk on the device while driving. Use hands-free accessories.
> When you have to make or answer a call, park the vehicle at the
road side before using your device.
> RF signals may affect electronic systems of motor vehicles. For
more information, consult the vehicle manufacturer.
> In a motor vehicle, do not place the device over the air bag or in
the air bag deployment area. Otherwise, the device may hurt you
owing to the strong force when the air bag inates.
> Do not use your device while ying in an aircraft. Power off your
device before boarding an aircraft. Using wireless devices in an
aircraft may cause danger to the operation of the aircraft and
disrupt the wireless telephone network. It may also be considered
illegal.

Operating Environment
> Do not use or charge the device in dusty, damp, and dirty places
or places with magnetic elds. Otherwise, it may result in a
malfunction of the circuit.
> The device complies with the RF specications when the device is
used near your ear or at a distance of 0.59 inch (1.5 cm) from your
body. Ensure that the device accessories such as a device case
and a device holster are not composed of metal components. Keep
your device 0.59 inch (1.5 cm) away from your body to meet the
requirement earlier mentioned.
> On a stormy day with thunder, do not use your device when it is
being charged, to prevent any danger caused by lightning.
> When you are on a call, do not touch the antenna. Touching the
antenna affects the call quality and results in increase in power
consumption. As a result, the talk time and the standby time are
reduced.
> While using the device, observe the local laws and regulations, and
respect others' privacy and legal rights.
> Ideal operating temperatures are 32 °F(0 °C) to 113 °F(45 °C).
Ideal storage temperatures are -4 °F(-20 °C) to 158 °F(70 °C).
Extreme heat or cold may damage your device or accessories.
Prevention of Hearing Damage
Using a headset at high volume can damage your hearing. To reduce
the risk of damage to hearing, lower the headset volume to a safe and
comfortable level.
Safety of Children
Comply with all precautions with regard to children's safety. Letting the
child play with your device or its accessories, which may include parts that
can be detached from the device, may be dangerous, as it may present a
choking hazard. Ensure that small children are kept away from the device