Huawei C2901 User manual

C2901
CDMA 1X Mobile Phone
Copyright © 2008 Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
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Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
Address: Huawei Industrial Base, Bantian, Longgang, Shenzhen 518129, People's Republic of China
Tel: [phone] Global Hotline: [phone]
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Table of Contents
Your Phone ............................................................................... 1
Installing the UIM Card and Battery ........................................1
Removing the Battery and UIM Card ......................................2
Charging the Battery................................................................. 2
Keys and Functions .................................................................. 3
Screen Icons.............................................................................. 5
Menu Tree................................................................................. 7
Using the Function Menu .........................................................8
Making a Call ...........................................................................8
Answering a Call ......................................................................9
Recording a Voice Clip.............................................................9
Switching On the Radio.......................................................... 10
Phone Lock ............................................................................. 10
PIN and PUK .......................................................................... 10
Locking the Keypad................................................................ 11
Changing the Text Input Modes ............................................. 11
Entering English (En) ............................................................. 12
Entering English (Abc)........................................................... 12
Entering Numbers................................................................... 12
Entering Symbols ................................................................... 13
Warnings and Precautions ......................................................13

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Your Phone
Navigation Keys
Left Soft Key
Talk/Send Key
Number Keys
Headset Jack
* Key
Speaker
# Key
Charger Interface
End/Power Key
OK Key
Right Soft Key
Earpiece
Screen
Installing the UIM Card and Battery
The User Identity Module (UIM) card and the T-SIM card are the
same, that is, Subscriber Identity Module.

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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.
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Removing the Battery and UIM Card
Make sure that your phone is powered off.
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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Keys and Functions
Press… To…
zView the call log 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.
zDisplay the Menu interface in the standby mode.
zConfirm a selection.
Select the option displayed on the lower left corner of
the screen.
Select the option displayed on the lower right corner of
the screen.

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Press… To…
zDisplay the Alarm interface ( ), the Messages
main menu ( ), the Create Message interface
(by pressing and holding ), the Scheduler
interface ( ), and the Profiles main menu
() in the standby mode.
zIncrease the volume ( or ) or decrease
the volume ( or ) during a call.
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zEnter numbers, letters, and symbols.
zAccess Voice Mail in the standby mode (by pressing
and holding the 1key).
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, + symbol, P character, or T
character by pressing it once, twice, three times or
four times.
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.

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Press… To…
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.
Screen Icons
Icon Description
Indicates the signal strength. The more the bars are, the
stronger the signal is.
There is no network signal.
There is an incoming call, a call is being set up, or your
phone is in conversation.
The keypad is locked.
An alarm clock is set.
The Voice Privacy function is activated during a call.
A new message is received.
The memory for saving messages is full.
An urgent message is received.
A new voice mail is received.
General profile is activated.
Silence profile is activated.
Meeting profile is activated.
Outdoor profile is activated.

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Icon Description
My profile 1 or My profile 2 is activated.
The hands free function is activated.
The current network type of the phone is CDMA 1X.
The phone is in the domestic roaming status.
The phone is in the overseas roaming status.
Indicates the battery power level. The more the bars are,
the more power of the battery is left.

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Menu Tree
1AllCalls
2 Missed Calls
3 Received Calls
4 Dialled Calls
5CallMemo
6 Call Duration
1 Create Message
2Inbox
3 Outbox
4Drafts
5VoiceMail
6 Templates
7Recipient List
8My Folder
9 Settings
0Delete All
Too ls
1 Automatic Tuning
2 Manual Tuning
1General
2 Silence
3Meeting
4Outdoor
5MyProfile1
6MyProfile2
1 Display Settings
2 Date & Time
3 Call Settings
4 Phone Settings
5 Security Settings
6 Restore Factory
Settings
1 Search
2Search By
Location
3 Add New
4 Groups
5 Speed Dial
6 My Number
7 Management
1 Recorder
2Alarms
3 Scheduler
4Calculator
5 Stopwatch
6WorldClock
7Gallery
Gulper
Profiles
Contacts
Sett ing s
Call History
Brew
M ess ages Tools
ProfilesContacts
Settings
Call Log
Radio
Messages
3 Fine Tuning
4 Set Frequency
8
9
(Options when no
channel saved)
(Options when some
channels saved)
1SwitchOff
2 Speaker On/Off
3 Start Record
4Tuning
5 Delete Channel
6 Rename Channel
Minicricket
1AllCalls
2 Missed Calls
3 Received Calls
4 Dialled Calls
5CallMemo
6 Call Duration
1 Create Message
2Inbox
3 Outbox
4Drafts
5VoiceMail
6 Templates
7Recipient List
8My Folder
9 Settings
0Delete All
Too ls
1 Automatic Tuning
2 Manual Tuning
1General
2 Silence
3Meeting
4Outdoor
5MyProfile1
6MyProfile2
1 Display Settings
2 Date & Time
3 Call Settings
4 Phone Settings
5 Security Settings
6 Restore Factory
Settings
1 Search
2Search By
Location
3 Add New
4 Groups
5 Speed Dial
6 My Number
7 Management
1 Recorder
2Alarms
3 Scheduler
4Calculator
5 Stopwatch
6WorldClock
7Gallery
Gulper
Profiles
Contacts
Sett ing s
Call History
Brew
M ess ages Tools
ProfilesContacts
Settings
Call Log
Radio
Messages
3 Fine Tuning
4 Set Frequency
8
9
(Options when no
channel saved)
(Options when some
channels saved)
1SwitchOff
2 Speaker On/Off
3 Start Record
4Tuning
5 Delete Channel
6 Rename Channel
Minicricket

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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.
Making a Call
1. In the standby mode, enter a phone number.
zTo make an international call, press twice to enter the
international long distance code of "+". Then enter the number to
be dialled, in the format of "country code + region code + phone
number".
zTo call a number with an extension, press three times to
insert "P", or press four times to insert "T" between the
phone number and the extension.
2. Press to dial the number.

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3. Press to end the call.
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 all calls.
Select a record and press to dial.
zSelect a contact from the contacts and press to dial.
zSelect a message in the inbox and press to dial.
Answering a Call
When there is an incoming call, you can press ,
(Answer) or to answer it, press (Silence) once to mute
the tone and twice to reject the call, or press to reject the
call.
zIf the Any Key Answer function is enabled, press any key
(except or ) to answer an incoming call.
zIf the Headset Auto Answer function is enabled, and the headset
is connected to the phone, the incoming call is answered
automatically.
zIf the headset is connected to the phone, you can press the button
on the headset cable to answer or end a call.
Recording a Voice Clip
1. In the standby mode, select Menu > Tools > Recorder.
2. Press to start recording.

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3. Press (Stop) or to stop recoding.
4. Press to play the voice clip.
All the voice clips are saved in the Menu > Tools > Gallery > Voice
Folder.
Switching On the Radio
1. In the standby mode, select Menu > Radio.
2. Press (Options) to select Automatic Tuning.
3. Press to tune the channel.
4. Press to adjust the volume.
Phone Lock
The phone lock function protects your phone from unauthorized use.
The default phone lock code is "0000". You can change it into any
numeric string of 4 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 standby mode.
PIN and PUK
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.

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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.
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 Auto 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.
Changing the Text Input Modes
The indicator of the current text input mode is displayed on the
screen. When no letters are selected in the input field, press
to change the input mode. When letters are selected, press to
change the letters between lowercase and uppercase.
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 "En" input mode, press to enter a space. In
the "Abc" input mode, press once to enter a space,
twice to enter "0".
zIn the "Abc" input mode, press repeatedly to enter
the commonly used punctuations. In the "En" input mode,
press repeatedly to enter a full stop or smiley.

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Entering English (En)
In the "En" 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 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.
Entering English (Abc)
In the "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.
Entering Numbers
zIn the "123" input mode, press a key labeled the desired number.
zIn the "Abc" input mode, press a numeric key repeatedly or press
and hold it until the desired number appears on the screen.
zIn the "En" input mode, press a numeric key and then press
until the desired number appears on the screen.

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Entering Symbols
1. In any input mode, press once or twice to display a
symbol list.
2. Press to scroll to the desired symbol.
3. Press the number key to enter the symbol.
Warnings and Precautions
Electronic Device
zPower off your phone near high-precision electronic devices. The
phone may affect the performance of these devices.
zSuch devices include hearing aids, pacemakers, fire alarm
systems, automatic gates, and other automatic control devices. If
you are using an electronic medical device, consult the device
manufacturer to confirm whether the radio wave affects the
operation of this device.
zPacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum distance of
15cm be maintained between a mobile phone and a pacemaker to
avoid potential interference with the pacemaker. To achieve this,
use the phone on the opposite ear to your pacemaker and do not
carry it in a breast pocket.
Hospital
Pay attention to the following points at hospitals or health care
facilities:
zDo not take your phone into the operating room (OR), intensive
care unit (ICU), or coronary care unit (CCU).
zDo not use your phone at places for medical treatment where
phone use is prohibited.

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zWhen using your phone near someone who is suffering from a
heart disease, turn down the ring tone volume or vibration
properly so that it does not affect the person.
Area with Inflammables and Explosives
In any area with inflammables and explosives, power off your phone
and do not take out, install or charge the battery, to avoid explosion
and fire. Areas with inflammables and explosives include, but are not
limited to the following:
zGas station
zArea for storing fuels (such as the bunk under the deck of a ship)
zDevice/vehicle for transporting and storing fuels or chemical
products
zArea with chemical substances and particles (such as granule,
dust and metal powder) in the air
zArea with the sign of "Explosives"
zArea with the sign of "Power off bi-directional wireless
equipment"
zArea where it is generally suggested to stop the engine of a
vehicle
Traffic Safety
zPlease observe local laws and regulations on phone use. Do not
use your phone while driving to avoid traffic accident.
zSecure the phone on its holder. Do not place the phone on the seat
or other places where it can get loose in a sudden stop or
collision.
zUse the phone after the vehicle stops at a safe place.
zIf your phone supports the hands-free function, or the phone can
be used with earphones, or there is any vehicle-mounted
equipment with hands-free function, use them in emergency.

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zDo not place the phone over the air bag or in the air bag outspread
area. Otherwise, the phone may hurt you owing to the strong force
when the air bag inflates.
zObserve the rules and regulations of airline companies. When
boarding or approaching a aircraft, power off the phone and take
out the battery. In areas where phone use is prohibited, power off
the phone. Otherwise, the radio signal of the phone may disturb
the aircraft control signals. Power off your phone before boarding
an aircraft.
Storage Environment
zDo not place magnetic storage media such as magnetic cards and
floppy disks near the phone. Radiation from the phone may erase
the information stored on them.
zDo not put your phone, battery, or other accessories in containers
with strong magnetic field, such as an induction cooker and a
microwave oven. Otherwise, circuit failure, fire, or explosion may
occur.
zDo not leave your phone, battery, or charger in a very hot or cold
place. Otherwise, malfunction of the products, fire, or explosion
may occur.
zKeep the ambient temperature between 0 and 45 while the℃℃
battery is being charged. Keep the ambient temperature between
–20 and℃60 for storing the battery. If the ambient temperature℃
is too low (especially below 0 ) or too high, the capacity and life℃
of the battery will be reduced.
zDo not place sharp metal objects such as pins near the earpiece.
The earpiece may attract these objects that can hurt you when you
are using the phone.
zDo not subject your phone, battery, and charger to serious
collision or shock. Otherwise, battery leakage, phone malfunction,
overheat, fire, or explosion may occur.

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zDo not put your phone in the back pocket of your trousers or skirt,
to avoid phone damage while seated.
Children Safety
zPut your phone, battery, and charger at places beyond the reach of
children. Do not allow children to use the phone, battery, or
charger without guidance.
zDo not allow children to put the battery in mouth, for electrolyte
in the battery is poisonous.
zDo not allow children to touch the small fittings. Otherwise,
suffocation or gullet jam can be caused if children swallow the
small fittings.
Operating Environment
zThe phone, battery, and charger are not water-resistant. Keep
them dry. Protect the phone, battery and charger from water or
vapor. Do not touch the phone with a wet hand. Otherwise,
short-circuit and malfunction of the product or electric shock may
occur.
zDo not use the phone in dusty, damp and dirty places or places
with magnetic field. Otherwise, malfunction of the circuit may
occur.
zDo not power on or off the phone when it is near your ears to
avoid negative impact on your health.
zWhen carrying or using the phone, keep the antenna at least one
inch (2.5 centimeters) away from your body, to avoid negative
impact on your health caused by radio frequency leakage.
zIf you feel uncomfortable (such as falling sick or qualm) after
playing games on your phone for a long time, please go to see a
doctor immediately.
zOn a thunder stormy day, do not use your phone outdoors or when
it is being charged.

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zDo not touch the antenna when a call is going on. Touching the
antenna may affect call quality and cause the phone to operate
with more power. As a result, the talk time and standby time are
shortened.
zThe phone may interfere with nearby TV sets, radios and PCs.
zIn accordance with international standards for radio frequency and
radiation, use phone accessories approved by the manufacturer
only.
zWhile using the mobile phone, observe the local laws and
regulations, and respect others' privacy and legal rights.
Clearing and Maintenance
zBefore you clean or maintain the phone, power off the phone and
disconnect it from the charger. Otherwise, electric shock or
short-circuit of the battery or charger may occur.
zDo not use any chemical detergent, powder, or other chemical
agent (such as alcohol and benzene) to clean the phone and the
charge. Otherwise, part damage or a fire can be caused. You can
clean the phone and the charger with a piece of soft antistatic
cloth that is a little wet.
zDo not scratch the shell of the phone. Otherwise, the shed coating
may cause skin allergy. Once it happens, stop using the phone at
once and go to see a doctor.
zKeep the plug dry when you clean it, to prevent fire.
zIf the phone or any of its fittings does not work, turn to the local
authorized service center for help.
zDo not dismantle the mobile phone or accessories. Only an
authorized service center is allowed to maintain the mobile phone.
Environment Protection
zPlease observe the local regulations regarding the disposal of your
packaging materials, exhausted battery and old phone, and please
promote their recycling. Do not dispose of exhausted battery or

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old phone in municipal waste or fire. Otherwise, explosion may
occur.
zThis HUAWEI device complies with Directive 2002/95/EC on the
restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical
and electronic equipment.
z: This symbol indicates that the equipment carrying this mark
must NOT be thrown into general waste but should be collected
separately and properly recycled under local regulations.
Emergency Call
You can use your phone for emergency calls. However, connections
in all conditions cannot be guaranteed. You should never rely solely
on the phone for essential communications.
Battery
zUse the battery approved by the manufacturer only. Otherwise,
explosion may occur.
zDo not dispose of the battery in fire. Otherwise, the battery may
ignite or explode.
zDo not connect two poles of the battery with conductors such as
cables, jewelries or any other metal material. Otherwise, the
battery is short-circuited and it may burn your body.
zDo not disassemble the battery or solder the battery poles.
Otherwise fluid leakage, overheat, fire, or explosion may occur.
zIf there is battery leakage, smoke, or strange smell, stop using the
battery and keep it away from open flame to avoid fire or
explosion. Then turn to an authorized maintenance engineer for
help.
zIf the battery fluid contacts your skin or cloth, wash with clean
water immediately to avoid irritation to the skin.