Huawei C5300 User manual

Wonderful Communication, Mobile Life
Welcome to use HUAWEI C5300 CDMA Mobile phones from Huawei
Technologies Co., Ltd.
HUAWEI C5300 CDMA Mobile Phone
User Manual

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The information in this manual is subject to change without notice. Every effort
has been made in the preparation of this manual to ensure accuracy of the
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do not constitute the warranty of any kind, expressed or implied.
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Safety Precautions
Before using the phone, please read the safety precautions carefully and let your
children know these, so that you can use your phone correctly and safely. For
details, see “Warnings and Precautions”.
Do not switch your phone on when the use of mobile phones is
prohibited or when the phone may cause interference or danger.
Do not use your phone while driving.
Follow any rules or regulations in hospitals and health care
facilities. Switch your phone off near medical devices.
Switch your phone off in aircraft. The phone may cause interference
to control signals of the aircraft.
Switch your phone off 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 may service or repair the phone.
Do not place your phone and its accessories in containers with
strong electromagnetic field.
Do not place magnetic storage media near your phone. Radiation
from the phone may erase the information stored on them.
Do not put your phone in a high-temperature place or use it in a
place with flammable gas such as a gas station.
Keep your phone and its accessories away from children. Do not
allow children to use your phone without guidance.
Use approved batteries and chargers only.
Observe any laws or regulations on the use of mobile phones.
Respect others’privacy and legal rights when using your phone.

Content
1 Getting to Know Your Phone .................................................................................... 1
Phone and Accessories ................................................................................ 1
Your Phone .................................................................................................. 2
2 Getting Started................................................................................................... 4
Installing the Battery and the UIM Card..................................................... 4
Charging the Battery ................................................................................... 7
Powering Your Phone On or Off .................................................................9
Using the Function Menu.......................................................................... 10
3 Voice Services.................................................................................................. 11
Making an Emergency Call....................................................................... 11
Making a Voice Call .................................................................................. 12
Answering a Call ....................................................................................... 12
Rejecting a Call ......................................................................................... 13
Voice Privacy............................................................................................. 13
Call Forwarding......................................................................................... 14
Auto Redial................................................................................................ 14
Options During a Call ............................................................................... 15
4 Text Entry ........................................................................................................ 17
Introduction to the Text Input Mode ......................................................... 17
Entering English........................................................................................ 18
Entering Number ....................................................................................... 19
Entering Symbols ...................................................................................... 19
5 Messages.......................................................................................................... 20
Common Phrase ........................................................................................ 20
Setting a Message Group .......................................................................... 20
Writing and Sending a Message................................................................ 21
Viewing the Inbox ..................................................................................... 22
Viewing the Inbox and the Outbox ...........................................................22

Deleting a Message ................................................................................... 22
Setting Voice Mail ..................................................................................... 23
Setting Auto Save ...................................................................................... 24
Setting Auto Delete ................................................................................... 24
Setting Priority .......................................................................................... 24
Setting Delivery Ack ................................................................................. 24
Setting the Memory In Use ....................................................................... 25
Setting Deferred Delivery ......................................................................... 25
Setting Validity Period .............................................................................. 25
Viewing Memory Status............................................................................ 25
6 Phonebook ....................................................................................................... 26
Adding a New Contact .............................................................................. 26
Searching for a Contact ............................................................................. 27
Editing a Contact ....................................................................................... 27
Deleting Contact(s) ................................................................................... 28
Copying Contact(s) ................................................................................... 28
Grouping Numbers .................................................................................... 29
Setting the Speed Dial Function................................................................ 30
Saving My Phone Number ........................................................................ 31
Memory Status .......................................................................................... 31
7 Profiles............................................................................................................. 32
Selecting a Profile ..................................................................................... 32
Editing a Profile ........................................................................................ 32
Headset Mode............................................................................................ 33
8 Camera............................................................................................................. 35
Setting the Camera .................................................................................... 35
Taking a Picture......................................................................................... 36
Taking Photos In a Rapid Succession .......................................................36
Taking a Photo by Yourself ....................................................................... 37
Viewing a Photo ........................................................................................ 37
Setting the Effect ....................................................................................... 38
Selecting a Frame ...................................................................................... 38
Setting Self Timer...................................................................................... 38
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9 Security............................................................................................................ 39
Setting Phone Lock ................................................................................... 39
Changing Phone Lock Code...................................................................... 39
Setting PIN Lock ....................................................................................... 39
Changing PIN Code .................................................................................. 40
Restoring Factory Settings ........................................................................ 41
10 FM Radio....................................................................................................... 42
Switching On/Off the Radio...................................................................... 42
Selecting a Channel ................................................................................... 43
Setting a Frequency................................................................................... 44
Adding a Channel to the List .................................................................... 45
Deleting a Channel from the List .............................................................. 45
Searching for a Channel ............................................................................45
11 Data Services ................................................................................................. 47
Sending a Fax ............................................................................................ 47
Receiving a Fax ......................................................................................... 48
Sending Asynchronous Data ..................................................................... 48
Receiving Asynchronous Data .................................................................. 48
12 Other Settings ................................................................................................ 50
Locking the Keypad .................................................................................. 50
Alarm Clock .............................................................................................. 50
Calendar..................................................................................................... 51
Gallery ....................................................................................................... 52
13 Menu.............................................................................................................. 54
14 Troubleshooting............................................................................................. 57
15 Warnings and Precautions ........................................................................................ 59

1 Your PhoneGetting to Know
Phone and Accessories
Before using your ph ackage for the followingone, check the p items:
Basic Parts Quantity
C5300 mobile phone 1
850 mAh Li-ion battery 1
Travel charger 1
C5300 Mobile Phone User Manual 1
Quick Guide 1
Certificate of Quality 1
Optional Parts Quantity
Headset 1
If any of the items or any page of C5300 Mobile Phone Use
contact the local dealer.
r Manual is missing,
You can buy the optional part based on your requirements.
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1 Getting to Know Your Phone
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Your Phone
Screeen
Earpiece
Loudspeaker
Camera
lens
Antenna
Camera
key Strap eyelet
Charger connector/Data cable connector
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Headset
jack

Key Description
The following table describes key functions.
Key Description
During an ongoing call, press it to end the call.
Press and hold it to power your phone on or off.
In any menu, press it to return to the home screen.
Press it to make or answer a call.
In the standby mode, press it to view details of a phone
number.
Press it to select the corresponding option.
Press it to select the corresponding option.
: In the standby mode, press it to set the ring tone. During
a call, press it to increase the volume.
: In the standby mode, press it to access the Messages
menu. During a call, press it to decrease the volume.
: In the standby mode, press it to view the calendar.
During a call, press it to decrease volume.
: In the standby mode, press it to adjust the volume of ring
tone. During a call, press it to increase volume.
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Press it to enter numbers or characters.
Press it to select the corresponding option.
Press it to select the corresponding option.
OK
In the standby mode, press in to access the U-MAX menu.
In a menu, press it to confirm the selection.
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Key Description
In the standby mode, press it to activate the camera.
Icon Description
The following table describes screen icons.
Icon Description
Indicates the signal strength. The more the bars are, the
stronger the signal is.
Indicates that there is an ongoing call.
Indicates that the keypad is locked.
Indicates that there is a new message.
Indicates that the Inbox is full.
Indicates the battery power level.
Indicates that the battery power level is extremely low.
Indicates that the general mode is enabled.
Indicates that the meeting mode is enabled.
Indicates that the silence mode is enabled.
Indicates that the headset mode is enabled.
Indicates that the outdoor mode is enabled.
Indicates that the carkit mode is enabled.

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Connector Description
Your phone provides two connectors.
Connector Description
Charger
connector/Data
cable connector
At the bottom of your phone. You can connect the
travel charger or data cable to it.
Headset jack At the upper left of your phone. You can connect the
headset to it.

2 Getting Started
Installing the Battery and the UIM Card
A User Identity Module (UIM) card contains the mobile phone number and
service details. You can save phone numbers, text messages and personal
d. Use your UIM card with care.information to the UIM car
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z
r.
zIf the UIM card is missing or does not work, contact your service
e Battery
battery and
our
aution:
zKeep the UIM card out of the reach of children.
zInsert or remove the UIM card with care. Scratching or bending the
UIM card can damage it or its contact electrode.
Keep the UIM card away from static, dust, or inundating.
zBefore inserting or removing the UIM card, power off your phone
and remove the battery. If your phone is being charged, disconnect
the charge
provider.
Installing th
Your phone is powered by a Li-ion b . Use the approved
charger only.
attery
If y phone is on, press and hold to power off it.
1. Turn over your phone. Press the back cover release latch, push backwards
the back cover and then remove it.
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2. Place the bottom of the battery in the bottom battery compartment. Make
sure that the contact electrode of the battery and that of the battery
compartment are facing each other.
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3. Press the battery down into the compartment and then slide back the cover.
Removing the Battery
If your phone is on, press and hold to power off it.
1. Turn over your phone and remove the back cover.

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2. Press the battery release latch down and take out the battery.
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Installing the UIM Card
1. Power off your phone and remove the battery.
2. Make sure that the contact electrode faces down and the beveled corner is
pointing up.
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3. Slide the UIM card into the cardholder.
2
Removing the UIM Card
1. Power off your phone and remove the battery.
2. Slide UIM card out of the cardholder.
Charging the Battery
Use the approved battery and charger only. For details,concult the local dealer.
Precautions
zDo not use a damaged battery and charger.
zFully charge the battery before you use it for the first time.
zThe charge time may vary according to the temperature and the aging of the
battery.

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zBefore using the travel charger, make sure that the battery is installed.
zThe battery discharges automatically if it is not used for a long time. In this
case, recharge the battery before using it.
zIf you use a new battery or the battery is not used for a long time, you may
need to connect the charger and then disconnect and reconnect it to start the
charging.
zThe talk time of the phone varies with the UIM card, network condition, and
phone settings.
Charging
Your phone is powered by a Li-ion battery. You need to charge the battery
before the power runs out. When your phone plays the low power alert, it is
necessary to charge the battery.
1. Connect the travel charger to the charger connector.
2. Connect the charger to an AC power socket.
3. When the animation becomes static, the charging finishes.
4. Disconnect the charger from the AC power socket.
5. Press the gray buttons on both sides of the charger connector to disconnect
it from the phone.

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a
b
Caution:
To avoid damage to the phone or the charger connector, do not remove
the charger forcibly.
Powering Your Phone On or Off
Press and hold to power on or power off your phone.
If the phone lock or the Personal Identity Number (PIN) code function is
enabled, you need to enter the phone lock code or PIN code on power-on. Enter
the correct code and press (OK) or OK .
When using a UIM card, pay attention to the following items.
zIf the UIM card is not inserted, the phone prompts you to check the UIM
card on power-on. Power off the phone and insert the UIM card.
zIf the UIM card is inserted properly, but the phone prompts you to check the
UIM card on power-on, consult your service provider.
Note:
For details of the phone lock and PIN code, see "Security" on page 35.

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Using the Function Menu
1. In the standby mode, press (Menu).
2. Press the arrow keys to select the function menu.
3. Press (Select) to display the selected menu.
4. You can access a submenu in two ways:
zPress to scroll to a submenu. Then press (Select) to access it.
zPress the corresponding numeric key to enter a submenu.
5. Press (Back) to return to the previous menu or exit the function
menu.
6. Press to return to the standby mode.

3 Voice Services
Making an Emergency Call
ll, make sure that:
.
e keypad is locked.
ou can do the following make an emergency
B aefore making an emergency c
zYour phone is powered on.
zThe signal is strong enough.
ou can make an emergency callY when:
zThe UIM card is not inserted
zYour phone is locked or the UIM card is blocked.
zTh
If the UIM ot inserted, y
call:
card is n
1. Press (Emergency).
2. Enter the number of the emergency call.
3. Press to dial.
se, you c following make aIn other ca an do the n emergency call:
1. Enter the number of the emergency call.
2. Press to dial.
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