Huawei G2101 User manual

G2101
User Guide

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Table of Contents
SIM Card .................................................................. 1
Charging the Battery.................................................. 2
Your Phone ............................................................... 3
Keys and Functions.................................................... 4
Screen Icons............................................................. 6
Using the torch.......................................................... 6
Using the Function Menu............................................ 7
Phone Code .............................................................. 7
PIN and PUK ............................................................. 8
Automatically Switching Between Profiles .................... 8
Locking the Keypad.................................................... 8
Making a Call ............................................................ 9
Answering a Call........................................................ 9
Options During the Call............................................ 10
Text Input Modes..................................................... 10
Writing and Sending a Message................................ 12
Creating a Contact................................................... 12
FM Radio ................................................................ 13
Warnings and Precautions........................................ 14

SIM Card
To use the phone, you need to install a SIM card on the phone.
The SIM card contains personal information such as your phone
number, contacts, messages, and secret codes.
Install the SIM card before using the phone. Remove the SIM
card and the battery only after powering off the phone.
The following figures show the installation of the SIM card.
1. Remove the battery cover. 2. Install the SIM card.
3. Install the battery.
zHandle and store the SIM card with care.
zDo not bend or scratch the SIM card.
zKeep the SIM card away from static electricity, water, and
dirt.
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Charging the Battery
The lithium battery of the mobile phone can be immediately
used after unpacking. A new battery performs best after
performing a full charge and discharge 3 times.
zDuring the charging process, the charging icon is in an
animated state. When all bars of the charging icon are
displayed and the icon becomes static, the battery is fully
charged.
zWhen you charge a completely exhausted battery, the
charging icon may appear several minutes later.
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Your Phone
The following figure shows the appearance of your phone and it
is for your reference only.
1 Earpiece 2 Screen
3 Left soft key 4 Call/Answer key
5 Number keys 6 * key
7 # key 8 End/Power key
9 Right soft key 10 Confirm key
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11 Navigation keys 12 Charger jack
13 Headset jack 14 Torch
Keys and Functions
In this guide, the navigation keys of your phone are
indicated by the following icons: , , and
.
Press… To…
zMake a call, or answer an incoming call.
zView dialed calls in standby mode.
zSwitch on or off the phone (by pressing and
holding the key for about 5s).
zEnd a call, or reject an incoming call.
zReturn to the standby mode.
Select the option displayed in the lower left corner
of the screen.
Select the option displayed in the lower right
corner of the screen.
zDisplay the main menu in standby mode.
zConfirm a selection.
Access the functions assigned to the navigation
keys in standby mode.
To customize navigation keys as the shortcuts to
different functions, select Menu > Settings >
Phone Settings > Shortcut Settings.
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Press… To…
–
zEnter numbers, letters, and characters.
zCall the voicemail in standby mode (by pressing
and holding the 1key for about 3s).
zSpeed-dial phone numbers in standby mode (by
pressing and holding the 2–9keys for about 3s).
zEnter *, +, or Pwhen entering phone numbers.
zEnable or disable the Meeting profile in standby
mode (by pressing and holding the key for about
3s).
zEnter #.
zLock the keypad in standby mode (by pressing
and holding it for about 3s).
zMark or unmark one or more items when viewing
contacts, messages, or call logs.
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Screen Icons
Icon Indicates
Signal strength.
SMS (when the icon is in gray).
The SMS memory is full when the icon is in red.
Voicemail message
The earphone is plugged.
The phone is roaming.
The call forwarding function is enabled.
An alarm is enabled, or a profiles switch is turned
on.
The keypad is locked.
Battery power level
General profile
Silent profile
Meeting profile
Outdoor profile
My Profile
Using the torch
To turn on the torch, select Menu > Tools > Torch on.
To turn off the torch, select Menu > Tools > Torch off.
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You can also press to turn on or off the torch in standby
mode by default.
Using the Function Menu
1. In standby mode, press (Menu) or .
2. Press to select the desired function menu.
3. Press (Select) or to display the selected menu.
4. Press or to select the desired submenu.
5. Press (Select) or to display the submenu.
6. Press (Back) to return to the previous menu or exit
the function menu.
To return to the standby mode, press .
Phone Code
The phone code is used to restore factory settings.
The phone code is set to 0000 by default. You can select Menu
> Settings > Security Settings > Change Security Code
> Change Phone Code to change the phone code into any
numeric string of four to eight digits.
Do remember your phone code. If you forget the phone code,
contact the service center.
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PIN and PUK
The personal identification number (PIN) protects your SIM
card from unauthorized use. The PIN unblocking key (PUK) can
unlock the blocked PIN. Both PIN and PUK are delivered with
the SIM 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.
If you enter wrong PUKs for a specified number of times
consecutively, the SIM card is invalidated permanently. Contact
your service provider for a new one.
Automatically Switching Between
Profiles
You can set your phone to activate different profiles at different
times. The phone can automatically switch between profiles
according to your settings.
1. Select Menu > Profiles > Profiles Switch Timing.
2. Select a profiles switch.
3. Set the time and repetition days, and then assign a profile.
4. Press (Save) to save the settings.
Locking the Keypad
In standby mode, press and hold for about 3s to lock the
keypad. When the keypad is locked, you can press to
answer an incoming call or make emergency calls.
To unlock the keypad, press and then in succession.
If the Auto Keypad Lock function is enabled and the phone is
idle for a preset period in standby mode, the keypad is locked
automatically.
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Making a Call
1. In standby mode, enter the phone number.
zTo make an international call, press twice consecutively
to enter the international long distance code (+). Then enter
the country code or region code, area code, and phone
number in sequence.
zTo call an extension, enter the phone number, press
twice consecutively to insert P, and then enter the extension
number.
2. Press to dial the number.
3. Press to end the call.
zIf you enter Pbetween the phone number and the
extension number, after the phone number is connected,
the phone automatically dials the extension number.
zYou can also make a call through call logs, contacts and
messages.
Answering a Call
When there is an incoming call, you can do as follows:
zPress , or (Answer) to answer the call.
zPress or (Reject) to reject the call.
zPress (Mute) to mute the speaker, and then press
(Reject) again to reject the call.
zIf Any-key Answer function is enabled, you can press any
key except and to answer the call.
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zIf Auto Answer function is enabled and if the headset is
connected to the phone properly, the phone automatically
answers the call.
Options During the Call
During the call, you can do as follows.
zPress to enable or disable the loudspeaker.
zPress to mute or unmute the microphone.
If the microphone is muted, the other party cannot hear your
voice.
zPress or to access the volume adjustment screen,
and then press and to adjust the volume.
Text Input Modes
The indicator of the current text input mode is displayed in the
upper left corner of the screen. You can press to change the
text input mode.
Indicator Text Input Mode
ABC, Abc and abc Multi-tap
En Predictive
123 Number
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zPress (Clear) once to delete the character on
the left of the cursor. Press and hold (Clear) for
about 3s to clear all characters on the left of the cursor.
zIn any input mode except "123", press to enter a
space, and press consecutively to select and enter
commonly used punctuations.
Multi-tap Input Mode
In multi-tap input mode, you can press a key labeled with the
desired letter once to enter the first letter on the key, twice to
enter the second letter on the key, and so on.
Press once to enter a space, twice to enter 0, and
three times to enter a newline character.
Predictive Input Mode
In predictive input mode, do as follows to enter a word:
1. Press each key only once according to the spelling sequence
of the desired word.
The phone displays the commonly used word according to
the numeric sequence of key presses.
2. Press or to scroll to the desired word.
3. Press to enter the word.
Press to switch the selected characters to upper case,
lower case, or to capitalize the first letter.
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Entering Digits
zIn "123" input mode, you can directly press number keys
labeled with desired digits.
zIn the other input modes, press and hold the number key for
about 3s to enter the desired digit.
Entering Symbols
To enter symbols, you can do as follows:
1. Press to display the symbol list.
2. Press to scroll to the desired symbol.
3. Press to enter the symbol.
Writing and Sending a Message
1. Select Menu > Messages > Create Message.
2. Edit the message.
3. Press and then select Send.
4. Add recipient(s).
You can enter the phone number, or select the recipient from
the Contacts.
5. Press to send the message.
Creating a Contact
1. Select Menu > Contacts > Create.
2. Select Save on Phone or Save on SIM Card for saving the
contact.
3. Edit the contact.
4. Press (Save) to save the contact.
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FM Radio
The phone can play radio programs through the loudspeaker or
the headset.
The headset cable also functions as an antenna. To ensure
better reception of radio programs, connect the headset to the
headset jack properly, and do not bend the headset cable with
excessive force.
Listening to the FM Radio
Select Menu > FM Radio to activate the FM radio.
After loading, the phone plays a program. If there is no channel
in the channel list, press (Tuning) to search for
available frequencies or configure channels.
On the FM Radio screen, you can do as follows:
zPress to record the program, and then press it again to
stop recording the program and save the audio clips.
zPress , , or the control key on the headset cable to
change channels.
zPress or to adjust the volume.
zPress (Options) to switch off the FM radio, enable
or disable the loudspeaker, manage channels, tune, or
perform other settings.
Tuning
The phone can save up to 20 channels. You can select one of
the following ways to search for available frequencies or
configure channels.
zAutomatic Tuning: to search for channels automatically
and save them to the channel list.
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zManual Tuning: to search for an available frequency
manually.
zExact Tuning: to select a channel in the channel list.
zSet Frequency: to enter a frequency and play the programs
on it.
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.
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
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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 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.

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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.
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 –10°C to 55°C for using the device powered by a
battery.