Huawei C2823 User manual

CDMA 1X Mobile Phone
USER GUIDE
C2823

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Table of Contents
1Your Phone.....................................................................................1
2Keys and Functions........................................................................2
3Screen Icons....................................................................................4
4Menu Tree ......................................................................................5
5Installing the UIM Card and Battery ..........................................6
6Charging the Battery.....................................................................6
7Using the Function Menu..............................................................7
8Making a Call.................................................................................7
9Answering a Call............................................................................8
10 Phone Lock...................................................................................8
11 PIN and PUK ...............................................................................9
12 Locking the Keypad.....................................................................9
13 Changing the Text Input Modes ..............................................10
14 Entering English (eZiEn)..........................................................10
15 Entering English (ABC and abc)..............................................11
16 Entering Numbers .....................................................................11
17 Entering Symbols.......................................................................11
18 Warnings and Precautions........................................................12

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1 Your Phone
Strap hole
Earpiece
OK Key
Right Soft Key
End/Power Key
Number Key
Charger Interface
#Key
Navigation Keys
Left Soft Key
Dial/Send Key
*Key
Microphone
Screen

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2 Keys and Functions
Press… To…
zView the dialled calls in the standby mode.
zMake or answer a call.
zPower on or off the phone (by pressing and holding
it).
zEnd a call or reject an incoming call.
zReturn to the standby mode.
Select the option displayed on the lower left corner of
the screen.
Select the option displayed on the lower right corner
of the screen.
zDisplay the Menu interface.
zConfirm a selection.
zDisplay the Profiles main menu ( ), the
Messages main menu ( ), the Schedule
interface ( ), and the Alarm main menu ( )
in the standby mode.
zIncrease the volume ( or ) or decrease
the volume ( or ) during a call.

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Press… To…
–
zEnter numbers and characters.
zSpeed-dial phone numbers in the standby mode (by
pressing and holding the 2-9 keys).
zSelect a submenu item labeled the corresponding
number.
zEnter the * symbol.
zEnable or disable the Meeting profile in the standby
mode (by pressing and holding it).
zProvide different functions according to the phone
features being used.
zEnter the # symbol.
zLock the keypad in the standby mode (by pressing
and holding it).
zProvide different functions according to the phone
features being used.

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3 Screen Icons
Icon Description Icon Description
Network signal strength Battery power level
No network signal Calling
CDMA 1X network Alarm clock on
Domestic roaming General profile
Overseas roaming Silence profile
Memory for messages full Meeting profile
Call privacy enabled Outdoor profile
Message received My Profile
Voice mail received Keypad locked
Urgent message received - -

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4 Menu Tree
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Create Message
Messages
Inbox
Outbox
Drafts
Voice Mail
Templates
Settings
Delete All
Call Log
All Calls
Missed Calls
Received Calls
Dialled Calls
Call Memo
Call Duration
Profiles
General
Silence
Meeting
Outdoor
My Profile 1
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My Profile 2
Tools
Recorder
Alarms
Scheduler
Calculator
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Stopwatch
World Clock
Gallery
Settings
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Display Settings
Date & Time
Call Settings
Phone Settings
Security Settings
Resture Factory
Settings
Contacts
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Search
Search By Location
Add New
Groups
Speed Dial
My Number
Management

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5 Installing the UIM Card and
Battery
Contact the network operator whether a UIM card is needed.
Make sure that the golden area on the UIM card is facing downwards
and the cut-off edge is correctly aligned with the card holder.
6 Charging the Battery
1. Connect the charger to the charger interface at the bottom of your
phone.
2. Connect the charger to an AC power socket.
3. During the charging, the charging icon is displaying in animation.
4. When the charging icon becomes static, the battery is fully
charged. Disconnect the charger from the AC power socket.
5. Disconnect the charger from the phone.

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7 Using the Function Menu
1. In the standby mode, press (Menu) to display the Menu
interface.
2. Press to scroll to a menu item.
3. Press (Select) or to display the menu.
4. Display the submenu in either of the ways:
zPress to scroll to a submenu item and press (Select)
or to display the submenu.
zPress the number key corresponding to the number of a submenu
to display it.
5. Press (Back) to return to the previous menu or quit the
function menu.
Press to return to the standby mode.
8 Making a Call
1. In the standby mode, enter a phone number.
Press twice to enter "P"; press three times to
enter "T"; press four times to enter "+".
2. Press to dial the number.
3. Press to end the call.

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zWhen the phone is locked, enter the lock code to unlock
the phone first; otherwise, you can make emergency calls
or answer calls only.
zIn the standby mode, press to view the dialed
calls. Select a record and press to dial.
zSelect a contact from the phonebook and press to
dial.
zSelect a message in the inbox and press to dial.
9 Answering a Call
When there is an incoming call, you can press ,
(Answer) to answer it or press to reject it.
zWhen there is an incoming call, you can press (Silence)
to mute the speaker and then press (End Call) again to
reject it. If the phone is in the Silent mode, you can just press
(End Call) to reject it.
zIf the any-key answer function is enabled, you can press any key
except and to answer an incoming call.
10 Phone Lock
The phone lock function protects your phone from unauthorized use.
The default phone lock code is 000000. You can change it into any
numeric string of 4 to 8 digits.
If the phone lock function is enabled, you need to enter the correct
phone lock code when the phone is powered on or in the standby
mode.

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11 PIN and PUK
Contact the network operator whether a UIM card is needed.
The personal identity number (PIN) protects your UIM card from
unauthorized use. The PIN unlocking key (PUK) can unblock the
blocked PIN. Both PIN and PUK are delivered with the UIM card.
For details, consult your service provider.
If you enter wrong PINs for a specified number of times
consecutively, the phone asks you to enter the PUK code.
If you enter wrong PUKs for a specified number of times
consecutively, the UIM card is invalidated permanently. Contact your
service provider for a new card.
12 Locking the Keypad
In the standby mode, press and hold to lock the keypad.
When the keypad is locked, you can still answer an incoming call or
make emergency calls by pressing .
You can press and to unlock the keypad.
When the Keyguard function is enabled, if there is no operation on
the phone for a preset period in the standby mode, the keypad is
locked automatically.

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13 Changing the Text Input Modes
The indicator of the current text input mode is displayed on the
screen. In the editing mode, press to change the input mode.
zIn the editing mode, press (Clear) once to delete
the letter on the left of the cursor. Press and hold
(Clear) to delete all the letters at a time.
zIn the "eZiEn" input mode, press to enter a
space. In the "ABC" or "abc" input mode, press
once to enter a space, twice to enter "0", and three times
to move the cursor to the next line.
zIn the "ABC" or "abc" input mode, press
repeatedly to enter the commonly used punctuations. In
the "eZiEn" input mode, press to enter a full
stop.
14 Entering English (eZiEn)
In the "eZiEn" input mode, do the following to enter English letters:
1. Press each key only once according to the spelling sequence of
the desired word. Then the phone displays the commonly used
words according to the numeric sequence of key presses.
2. Press or to scroll to the desired word.
3. Press to switch the selected characters between upper
case and lower case.
4. Press to enter the word.
Press to enter the word and a space.

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15 Entering English (ABC and abc)
In the "ABC" or "abc" input mode, you can press a key labeled the
desired letters once to enter the first letter on the key, twice to enter
the second letter on the key, and so on.
If the letter you want to enter is on the same key as the previous one,
you can enter the latter only after the cursor appears again or after
you press to move the cursor to the next space.
16 Entering Numbers
zIn the "123" input mode, press a key labeled the desired number.
zIn the "ABC" or "abc" input mode, press a numeric key
repeatedly or press and hold it until the desired number appears
on the screen.
zIn the "eZiEn" input mode, press a numeric key and then press
until the desired number appears on the screen.
17 Entering Symbols
1. In any input mode, press to display a symbol list.
2. Press to scroll to the desired symbol.
3. Press the number key to enter the symbol.

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18 Warnings 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
zFollow rules and regulations set forth by hospitals and health care
facilities. Do not use your device when using the device is
prohibited.
zPacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum distance of
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.
zSome wireless devices may affect the performance of hearing aids.
For any such problems, consult your service provider.
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 depots, storage, and
distribution areas, and chemical plants. In addition, adhere to

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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 liquefied petroleum gas (such as
propane or butane) whether this device can be safely used in their
vicinity.
Traffic 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:
zConcentrate on driving. Your first responsibility is to drive safely.
zDo not talk on the device while driving. Use hands-free
accessories.
zWhen you have to make or answer a call, park the vehicle at the
road side before using your device.
zRF signals may affect electronic systems of motor vehicles. For
more information, consult the vehicle manufacturer.
zIn 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 inflates.
zDo not use your device while flying 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
zDo not use or charge the device in dusty, damp, and dirty places
or places with magnetic fields. Otherwise, it may result in a
malfunction of the circuit.

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zThe device complies with the RF specifications when the device
is used near your ear or at a distance of 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 1.5 cm away from your body to meet the requirement
earlier mentioned.
zOn a stormy day with thunder, do not use your device when it is
being charged, to prevent any danger caused by lightning.
zWhen 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.
zWhile using the device, observe the local laws and regulations,
and respect others' privacy and legal rights.
zKeep the ambient temperature between 0°C and 45°C while the
device is being charged. Keep the ambient temperature between
-20°C to 60°C for using the device powered by a battery.
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 and accessories.
Accessories
Use the accessories delivered only by the manufacturer. Using
accessories of other manufacturers or vendors with this device model

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may invalidate any approval or warranty applicable to the device,
result in the non-operation of the device, and cause danger.
Battery and Charger
zUnplug the charger from the electrical plug and the device when
not in use.
zThe battery can be charged and discharged hundreds of times
before it eventually wears out. When the standby time and the talk
time are shorter than the normal time, replace the battery.
zUse the AC power supply defined in the specifications of the
charger. An improper power voltage may cause a fire or a
malfunction of the charger.
zDo not connect two poles of the battery with conductors, such as
metal materials, keys, or jewelries. Otherwise, the battery may be
short-circuited and may cause injuries and burns on your body.
zDo not disassemble the battery or solder the battery poles.
Otherwise, it may lead to electrolyte leakage, overheating, fire, or
explosion.
zIf battery electrolyte leaks out, ensure that the electrolyte does not
touch your skin and eyes. When the electrolyte touches your skin
or splashes into your eyes, wash your eyes with clean water
immediately and consult a doctor.
zIf there is a case of battery deformation, color change, or
abnormal heating while you charge or store the battery, remove
the battery immediately and stop using it. Otherwise, it may lead
to battery leakage, overheating, explosion, or fire.
zIf the power cable is damaged (for example, the cord is exposed
or broken), or the plug loosens, stop using the cable at once.
Otherwise, it may lead to an electric shock, a short circuit of the
charger, or a fire.
zDo not dispose of batteries in fire as they may explode. Batteries
may also explode if damaged.

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Cleaning and Maintenance
zThe device, battery, and charger are not water-resistant. Keep
them dry. Protect the device, battery, and charger from water or
vapor. Do not touch the device or the charger with a wet hand.
Otherwise, it may lead to a short circuit, a malfunction of the
device, and an electric shock to the user.
zDo not place your device, battery, and charger in places where
they can get damaged because of collision. Otherwise, it may lead
to battery leakage, device malfunction, overheating, fire, or
explosion.
zDo not place magnetic storage media such as magnetic cards and
floppy disks near the device. Radiation from the device may erase
the information stored on them.
zDo not leave your device, battery, and charger in a place with an
extreme high or low temperature. Otherwise, they may not
function properly and may lead to a fire or an explosion. When
the temperature is lower than 0°C, performance of the battery is
affected.
zDo not place sharp metal objects such as pins near the earpiece.
The earpiece may attract these objects and hurt you when you are
using the device.
zBefore you clean or maintain the device, power off the device and
disconnect it from the charger.
zDo not use any chemical detergent, powder, or other chemical
agents (such as alcohol and benzene) to clean the device and the
charger. Otherwise, parts of the device may be damaged or a fire
can be caused. You can clean the device and the charger with a
piece of damp and soft antistatic cloth.
zDo not dismantle the device or accessories. Otherwise, the
warranty on the device and accessories is invalid and the
manufacturer is not liable to pay for the damage.