Huawei U9000-81 User manual

HUAWEI U9000-81
User Guide
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1 Read Before Proceeding
1.1 Safety Precautions
Please read the safety precautions carefully to ensure the correct use of your phone.
Do not crash, throw, or puncture your phone. Avoid falling, squeezing, and
bending of your phone.
Do not use your phone in a moist environment, such as the bathroom. Prevent
your phone from being soaked or washed in liquid.
Do not switch on your phone when it is prohibited to use phones 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 off
your phone near medical apparatus.
Switch off your phone in aircraft. The phone may cause interference to control
equipment of the aircraft.
Switch off your phone 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 are allowed to service or repair the phone.
Do not place your phone or its accessories in containers with a 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.
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1.2 Legal Notice
Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. 2011. All rights reserved.
No part of this document maybe reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without
prior written consent of Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
The product described in this manual may include copyrighted software of Huawei Technologies
Co., Ltd. andpossible licensors. Customers shall not in anymanner reproduce, distribute, modify,
decompile, disassemble, decrypt, extract, reverse engineer, lease, assign, or sublicense the said
software, unless such restrictions are prohibited by applicable laws or such actions are approved
by respective copyright holders under licenses.
Trademarks and Permissions
, , and are trademarks or registered trademarks of Huawei Technologies
Co., Ltd.
Other trademarks and product, service and company names mentioned are the property of their
respective owners.
WOW HD, SRS and the symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. WOW HD technology is
incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.
WOW HD™ significantly improves the playback quality of audio, delivering a dynamic 3D
entertainment experience with deep, rich bass and high frequency clarity for crisp detail.
Notice
Some features of the product and itsaccessories described herein rely on the software installed,
capacities and settings of local network, and may not be activated or may be limited by local
network operators or network service providers. Thus the descriptions herein may not exactly
match the product or its accessories you purchase.
Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. reserves the right to change or modify any information or
specifications contained in this manual without prior notice or obligation.
Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. is not responsible for the legitimacy and quality of any products
that you upload or download through this phone, including but not limited to the text, pictures,
Use only approved batteries and chargers to avoid the risk of explosions.
Observe any laws or regulations on the use of wireless devices. Respect other’s
privacy and legal rights when using your wireless device.
Strictly follow the relevant instructions of this manual while using the USB cable.
Otherwise, your phone or PC may be damaged.
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music, movies, and non-built-in software with copyright protection. Any consequences arising
from the installation or usage of the preceding products on this phone shall be borne by yourself.
NO WARRANTY
THE CONTENTS OF THIS MANUAL ARE PROVIDED “AS IS”. EXCEPT AS REQUIRED BY
APPLICABLE LAWS, NO WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE MADE IN RELATION TO THE
ACCURACY, RELIABILITY OR CONTENTS OF THIS MANUAL.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO CASE SHALL
HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL,
INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LOST PROFITS, BUSINESS, REVENUE,
DATA, GOODWILL OR ANTICIPATED SAVINGS.
Import and Export Regulations
Customers shall comply with all applicable export or import laws and regulations and will obtain
all necessary governmental permits and licenses in order to export, re-export or import the
product mentioned in this manual including the software and technical data therein.
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2 Getting to Know Your Phone
2.1 Phone View
2.1.1 Phone at a Glance
■Note:
All the pictures in this guide are provided only for your reference. The actual appearance and
display features depend on the phone you purchase.
■Note:
When applying protective film on the phone, use a protective film with good transmittance.
2.1.2 Key Functions
• Press and hold for approximately 5 seconds to power on your phone.
• Press and hold to open the Phone options menu.
• Press to lock the screen when your phone is active.
• Touch to return to the previous screen.
• Touch to exit any application you are running.
• Touch to hide the keyboard.
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Microphone
Speaker
Volume
Sensors
Touch screen
Flash LED
Microphone
Back cove
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Camera
Headset jack
Earpiece
Front camera
HDMI D-type
Micro USB
Power
Speaker
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2.2 Before Using Your Phone
2.2.1 Installing the SIM Card
Follow the steps below to install the SIM card.
1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Insert the SIM card.
2.2.2 Installing the microSD Card
You need a microSD card to use camera applications and store photos, music, videos and other
data.
1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Insert the microSD card.
Touch to open the menu for the active screen.
• Touch to return to the Home screen.
• Touch and hold to show the most recently used applications.
• Touch to open Google Search for searching your phone and the web.
• Touch and hold to open Google Search by voice.
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2.2.3 Installing the Battery
1. Align the battery contacts edge ( a ) with the connectors on the battery slot.
2. Push down the edge ( b ) until the battery clicks firmly into place.
2.2.4 Charging the Battery
If your phone is charged when it has been powered on, the battery icon on the notifications bar
shows the charging status. When the battery icon changes to , your phone is fully charged.
2.2.5 Status Indicator
When your phone is connected to the charger, the following LED lights up:
• Green: Battery is fully charged.
• Red: Battery is charging.
a
b
Status Indicator
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2.2.6 Important Information About the Battery
• If the battery has not been used fora long period of time, you may not be able to power on
your phone immediately afteryou connect the charger to your phone. Allow the batteryto
charge for a few minutes before attempting to poweron the phone.
• Whenbattery life becomesnoticeablyshorter thanusualafter beingcharged properly, replace
the battery with a new one of the same type.
• Using data services increases demand for battery power.
• The time required to charge the battery depends on the ambient temperature and the age of
the battery.
• When the battery is low on power, the phone plays an alert and displays a prompt. When
battery power is almost exhausted, your phone will shut down automatically.
2.2.7 Battery Saving Tips
Battery life depends on network features and how you use your phone.
Try the following to conserve battery power:
• When you do not need3G services, set your phone to connect to a 2G network.
• Set the screen timeout to automaticallyswitch the screen off when the phone is not in use.
• Lower the screen brightness.
• Turn off Bluetooth when not in use.
• Disable GPS satellites when not in use.
• Lower the volume.
• Disable data services when not in use.
2.3 Turning On or Off the Phone
2.3.1 Turning On the Phone
Press and hold until the phone vibrates.
2.3.2 Setting Up Your Phone
The first time you turn on your phone, a setup wizard appears. Follow the on-screen instructions
to set up your phone.
2.3.3 Turning Off the Phone
1. Press and hold to display the Phone options menu.
2. Touch Power off .
3. Touch OK .
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2.4 Locking and Unlocking the Screen
2.4.1 Locking the Screen
• When your phone is on, press to lock the screen. When the screen is locked, you can still
receive messages and calls.
• If your mobile is idle for a while, the screen will lock automatically.
2.4.2 Unlocking the Screen
1. Press to activate the screen.
2. Drag the lock icon from left to rightto unlock the screen.
2.5 Setting the Mode
2.5.1 Setting the Phone to Silent Mode
1. Press and hold to display the Phone options menu.
2. Touch Silent mode .
Or, on a locked screen, drag the speaker icon from right to left.
To undo silent mode, repeat the steps above. Or, on a locked screen, drag the vibrate icon from
right to left.
2.5.2 Setting the Phone to Airplane Mode
1. Press and hold to display the Phone options menu.
2. Touch Airplane mode .
To undo airplane mode, repeat the steps above.
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2.6 Home Screen
From Home screen, you can quickly access common features,view notifications of missed calls
and received messages, and check battery and connection status.
2.6.1 Notification and Status Icons
Call in progress EDGE connected
Call forwarding on EDGE in use
Call in progress using a Bluetooth
device GPRS connected
Call on hold GPRS in use
Missed call GPS connected
New message Music playing
New voicemail Connected to PC
Battery is fully charged Connected to HDMI
Battery level Battery temperature is too high,
cannot charge battery
Charging error Battery temperature is too low,
cannot charge battery
New battery replacement needed
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Touch to open the Phone application.
Touch to view all your applications.
Touch to open the Browser.
Notications bar:
Displays the reminders and status icons of
your phone. Flick down to open the
notications panel.
Display area:
Shows the operation and display areas of
your phone.
Screen switching dots:
Indicate the number of the screens on the
left or right. Touch the left or right dots to
switch between the screen.
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2.6.2 Notifications Panel
Open the notifications panel to view ongoing phone activities or more notifications.
Opening the Notifications Panel
1. Touch and hold the notifications bar, and then flick down to open the notifications panel.
2. Do any of the following:
• Touch a notification to open the related application.
• Touch Clear to clear all notifications.
Closing the Notifications Panel
Touch and hold the bottom of the panel, and then flick up to close it.
2.6.3 Viewing Other Parts of the Home Screen
2.6.4 Customizing the Home Screen
Adding a New Screen Item
1. Touch and hold a blank area on the Home screen until the Add to Home screen menu is
displayed.
2. Select an item to add to the Home screen.
Removing a Screen Item
1. Touch and hold the item on the Home screen until the item enlarges and becomes moveable.
2. Without lifting your finger, drag the item to the trash can.
3. When the item turns red, release your finger to remove it from the Home screen.
Moving a Screen Item
1. Touch and hold the item on the Home screen until the item enlarges and becomes moveable.
2. Without lifting your finger, drag the item to the desired position on the Home screen.
3. Release your finger to complete the move.
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Touch and hold the small dots to view thumbnails
of the Home screen and its extensions.
Touch a thumbnail to
open the Home screen
or its extensions.
Flick your nger left or
right across the Home
screen.
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2.6.5 Changing the Wallpaper
1. On the Home screen, touch > Wallpaper .
2. Do any of the following:
• Touch Gallery to select a picture from your collection.
• Touch Live wallpapers to select a moving picture.
• Touch Wallpapers to select a preset wallpaper.
3. Touch Set wallpaper .
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3 Contacts
Contacts lets you save contact information such as names, phone numbers, email addresses,
pictures, etc.
3.1 Opening Contacts
Do any of the following to open Contacts :
• Touch > Contacts .
• Touch > Contacts .
3.2 Adding Contacts
1. In the contact list, touch > New contact .
2. Enter the contact’s name,phone number, and otherinformation.
3. When you are finished, touch Done to save the contact information.
3.2.1 Adding a Contact to Favorites
• Touch and hold the contact you want to add to Favorites , and then touch Add to favorites .
• Touch a contact, and then touch the star to the right of the contact’s name. The contact is
added to favorites.
3.3 Importing and Exporting Contacts
3.3.1 Importing Contacts from the SIM Card
1. In the contact list, touch > Import/Export .
2. Touch Import from SIM card .
3. Wait for the SIM card contents to be loaded. Select the contacts you want to import or touch
> Import all to import all contacts.
3.3.2 Importing Contacts from the Memory Card
1. In the contact list, touch > Import/Export .
2. Touch Import from SD card .
3. On the Select vCard file menu, select an import option.
4. Touch OK .
3.3.3 Exporting Contacts to the Memory Card
1. In the contact list, touch > Import/Export .
2. Touch Export to SD card .
3. Touch OK to confirm.
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3.4 Searching for Contacts
1. In the contact list, touch > Search .
2. Enter the name of the contact you want to search for. As you type, matching contacts appear
below the search box.
3.5 Editing Contacts
1. In the contact list, touch and hold the contact that you want to edit, and then touch Edit
contact
.
2. Touch the text field of the information that you want to edit and make necessary changes.
3. When you are finished, touch Done to save the contact information.
3.6 Deleting Contacts
1. In the contact list, touch and hold the contact that you want to delete, and then touch Delete
contact .
2. Touch OK to confirm.
3.6.1 Removing a Contact from Favorites
• Touch and hold the contact you want to remove from Favorites , and then touch Remove
from favorites .
• Touch a contact,and then touch the colored star to the right ofthe contact’s nameto disable it.
3.7 Communicating with Contacts
From the Contacts or Favorites tab, you can quickly call or send messages to your contacts.
3.7.1 Connecting Through Quick Contact for Android
1. In the contact list, touch a contact’s picture or picture frame to open Quick Contact for
Android.
2. Touch the icon of the application that you want to use to communicate with the contact.
■Note:
The available application icons vary depending on the information you have entered for the
contact, the applications on your phone, and the accounts that you have.
3.7.2 Communicating with a Contact
1. In the contact list, touch the contact that you want to communicate with.
2. On the contact’s details screen, touch the icon to the right ofthe number that youwant to call
or send messages.
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4 Calling
To make a phone call, you can dial a number or touch a number from your contact list, a web
page, or a document. During a call, you can answer other incoming calls,redirect them to your
voicemail box or set up conference calls with several participants.
4.1 Making a Call
Tomake a call,you canuse the Phone application, or select a number from Contacts or Call log .
During a call, touch to return to the Home screen and use other functions. 
To return to the calling screen, flick down the notifcations bar and touch Current call .
4.1.1 Making a Call with the Phone Application
1. Touch > Phone to display the dialer.
If you are on the Contacts or Call log screen, touch the Phone tab.
2. Touch the numeric keys to enter the phone number you want to call.
3. Touch to make the call.
During a call, touch Dialpad to enter other numbers on the dialer.
4.1.2 Making a Call from Contacts
1. Touch > Contacts to display the contact list.
If you are on the Phone or Call log screen, touch the Contacts tab.
2. From the list, touchthe contact that you want to call.
3. Touch to dial the phone number.
4.1.3 Making a Call from Call Log
1. Touch > Phone > Call log .
2. Touch to the right of the log entry you want to call.
★Tip: Touch and hold a log entry to display the options menu.
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4.2 Answering or Rejecting a Call
4.2.1 Answering an Incoming Call
When there is an incoming call, an incoming call message is displayed on the screen. If the caller
is listed in Contacts , the contact’s name and number appear on the screen.
To answer the call, drag to the right.
4.2.2 Ending a Call
Touch End to end a call.
4.2.3 Rejecting an Incoming Call
Drag to the left to reject the call.
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4.3 Other Operations During a Call
When a new call is received during a call, you can answer the new call to put the current one on
hold, switch between calls, or set up a conference call.
4.3.1 Making a Conference Call
Conference call allows you to set up a phone conversation with multiple participants at the same
time.
■Note:
Conference calls are network dependent. Contact your service provider for the availability of this
feature and the maximum number of participants, if any.
1. Make the first call. Once connected, touch Add call to place the current call on hold.
2. Make the second call. Once connected, touch Merge calls to begin the conference call.
3. To add more calls, touch Add call , and repeat steps 1 and 2.
4. To end the conference call and disconnect all calls, touch End .
4.3.2 Switching Between Calls
1. While you are on the first call when the second call comes in, answer the incoming call. This
automatically places the first call on hold.
2. To switch back to the first call, touch Swap .
4.3.3 Muting the Microphone
During a call, touch Mute to mute the microphone.
To undo mute, touch Mute again.
4.3.4 Turning On or Off the Speakerphone
During a call, touch Speaker to turn on the speakerphone.
To turn off the speakerphone, touch Speaker again.
4.3.5 Using Bluetooth Devices
■Note:
Before using a Bluetooth device, you must enable Bluetooth on your phone and pair your phone
with the Bluetooth device to be used.
During a call, touch Bluetooth to use the Bluetooth device speaker.
To turn off the Bluetooth speaker, touch Bluetooth again.
4.4 Using Call Log
Call log contains the most recent calls you have dialed, received or missed.
In the call log list, touch an entry to view the call details and access other options.
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4.4.1 Adding an Entry to Contacts
1. Touch > Phone > Call log .
2. Touch and hold an entry.
3. Touch Add to contacts .
4. Touch Create new contact or touch an existing contact name to add the phone number to
that contact.
4.4.2 Removing an Entry from Call Log
1. Touch > Phone > Call log .
2. Touch and hold an entry.
3. Touch Remove from call log .
4.5 TTY Operation
4.5.1 Using the TTY Device
The Teletypewriter (TTY) is a typewriting device. By connecting thephone to the TTY device, you
can use the TTY functions to send/receive messages. When you use the TTY function, do as
follows:
1. Connect the TTY deviceto the headset jack of the phone and set the phone to the TTY mode.
2. Make or answer calls as normal.
3. When the call is put through, use the TTY device to send or receive the letters.
4. Touch End to end the call.
4.5.2 Setting the TTY Mode
1. Touch > Settings > Call settings > TTY mode .
2. Select one TTY mode.
• TTY Off : The standard voice speaking mode and the listening mode.
• TTY Full : Transmit and receive the TTY characters.
• TTY HCO : Transmit TTY characters but receive by listening to the earpiece.
• TTY VCO : Receive TTY characters but transmit by speaking into the microphone.
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5 Entering Text
5.1 Displaying the Keyboard Panel
Someapplications,suchasmessaging,automaticallydisplaythe keyboard.Inothers,touchatext
field to display the keyboard.
Touch to hide the keyboard.
1. Touch and hold the space where you enter your text until the Edit text menu is displayed.
2. Touch Input method .
3. Select the desired input method.
The keyboard panel will be displayed automatically.
5.1.1 Changing the Input Method
1. Touch and hold a text field.
2. Touch Input method .
3. Select the desired input method.
5.1.2 Using the Android Keyboard
■Note:
The Voice key may not appear on the keyboard if the voice input feature is disabled. Touch
> Settings > Language & keyboard > Android keyboard > Voice input to select a voice input
option.
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Touch to delete a character.
Touch and hold to delete
an entire word.
Touch to insert a space.
Touch to change from text mode to number/symbol mode.
Touch to enter text by voice.
Touch to toggle the keyboard to lower case, upper case, and all caps.
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5.1.3 Using the Swype Keyboard
5.1.4 Using the Landscape Keyboard
For a wider keyboard, turn the phone sideways to display the keyboard in landscape mode. Hold
your phone in both hands and use both thumbs to type.
5.2 Customizing Keyboard Settings
1. Touch > Settings > Language & keyboard .
2. Touch the input method of the keyboard you want to customize.
5.3 Editing Text
5.3.1 Cut, Copy, and Paste Text
1. Touch and hold the text field of the text you want to cut or copy.
2. Touch Cut all or Copy all .
3. Touch and hold the text field where you want to paste the text.
4. Touch Paste .
5.3.2 Selecting Text
1. Touch and hold the text field of the text youwant to select.
2. Touch Select text to select a portion of the text.
3. Swipe your finger across the text that you want to select.
4. Edit the text or touch and hold the text to open the options menu.
★Tip:
To select the entire text, touch and hold the text field, and then touch Select all .
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Touch once to capitalize the next letter you type.
Touch twice for all caps.
Touch and hold to get helpful tips.
Touch to get swype functions.
Touch to change from text mode to symbol/number mode.
Touch to insert a space.
Touch to delete a character
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Touch and hold to delete all
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