Summary of the content on the page No. 1
HUAWEI P6
User Guide
Summary of the content on the page No. 2
Contents Contents ............................................................................................ i Foreword .......................................................................................... 1 Safety precautions ............................................................................ 2 Preparations ..................................................................................... 3 Your phone at a glance 3 Inserting or removing a micro-SIM card 4 Inserting or removin
Summary of the content on the page No. 3
Contents Viewing the call log 28 What you can do during a call 28 Making a conference call 29 Answering a third-party call 29 Making emergency calls 29 Other call services 30 People ............................................................................................ 32 Creating a contact 32 Searching for a contact 32 Copying contacts 32 Importing or exporting contacts 33 Adding a contact to your favorites 34 Deleting contacts 34 Merging contacts 34 Sharing contacts 34 Contact groups 35 M
Summary of the content on the page No. 4
Contents Camera 45 Gallery 48 Music 50 Internet connection ......................................................................... 54 Mobile data connection 54 Setting up a Wi-Fi connection 54 Wi-Fi Direct 55 Sharing your phone's mobile data connection 56 Controlling your data usage 58 Sharing data ................................................................................... 60 Bluetooth 60 Using DLNA 61 Connecting your phone to a computer 61 Connecting your phone to a USB storage device
Summary of the content on the page No. 5
Contents Play Store 76 Basic utilities .................................................................................. 77 Calendar 77 Clock 78 Calculator 79 Notes 79 Weather 79 FM radio 81 Accounts and sync........................................................................... 83 Adding an account 83 Deleting an account 83 Turning on data synchronization 83 Modifying account synchronization settings 84 Settings ..............................................................................
Summary of the content on the page No. 6
Foreword Thank you for choosing the HUAWEI Ascend P6 smartphone. This guide introduces you to the features and functions of your new phone and safety precautions. Please read it carefully before you start using the phone. All pictures and illustrations in this document are for your reference only. The actual product may vary. Symbols and definitions The following symbols are used in this document. Note Provides additional information. Indicates potential problems that may arise Caution witho
Summary of the content on the page No. 7
Safety precautions Please read these safety precautions carefully before operating your phone. Do not crush, throw, or puncture your phone. Avoid dropping, squeezing, or bending it also. Your phone is not meant for use in a damp environment, such as the bathroom. Do not submerge your phone in liquid of any sort and avoid getting your phone wet. Avoid using your mobile phone in areas where it may cause interference or present a hazard. Follow local laws and regulations. Avoid using your phone
Summary of the content on the page No. 8
Preparations Your phone at a glance 1 12 13 14 2 11 3 10 9 4 8 7 15 6 5 16 Noise reduction Proximity sensor 1 2 microphone Status indicator Screen 3 4 Headset jack Micro-SIM card slot 5 6 microSD card slot Volume button 7 8 Front camera 9 Power button 10 Earpiece Micro USB port 11 12 Rear camera Flashlight 13 14 Speaker Microphone 15 16 3
Summary of the content on the page No. 9
Preparations Buttons •When your phone is powered off, press and hold to power it on. •Press to turn on or off the screen. Press and hold to display an option menu. Touch to return to the previous screen or exit the current application. Touch to display the list of recently used applications. Touch to return to the home screen. Inserting or removing a micro-SIM card Your phone supports only micro-SIM cards. Other sizes may not work properly. Contact your service provider to replace or purch
Summary of the content on the page No. 10
Preparations 1. Insert the end of an eject tool or paper clip into the hole next to the micro-SIM card tray to release it. 2. Gently pull out the micro-SIM card tray. 3. Follow the directions on the micro-SIM card tray to place the micro-SIM card in the tray, and then push the tray back into place. a b a Apply pressure to the front end of the SIM card to make sure it's not portruding out as you insert the tray into the card slot. b Once the front end of the card has been inserted, apply press
Summary of the content on the page No. 11
Preparations 1. Insert the end of an eject tool or paper clip into the hole next to the microSD card tray to release it. 2. Gently pull out the microSD card tray. 3. Follow the directions on the microSD card tray to place the microSD card in the tray, and then push the tray back into place. a b To remove a microSD card: 1. On the home screen, touch then the All tab. 2. Under DEVICE, touch Storage. 3. Touch Unmount SD card. 4. Insert the end of an eject tool or paper clip into the hole next
Summary of the content on the page No. 12
Preparations Charging the battery Your phone's built-in battery is not user-removable. To replace the battery, contact an authorized service center. Do not attempt to remove it yourself. Use the provided USB cable and power adapter to connect your phone to a power outlet, or use the USB cable itself to connect your phone to a computer. Battery indicator The battery indicator shows your phone's battery level. • Blinking red: The battery level is lower than 10%. • Steady red (when charging):
Summary of the content on the page No. 13
Preparations Powering your phone on and off • To power on your phone, press and hold . • To power off your phone, press and hold to display an option menu, and then touch Power off > OK. If errors occur and you cannot power off your phone, press and hold for 10 or more seconds to restart your phone. Setting up your phone for the first time When you use your phone for the first time, follow the onscreen instructions to set it up. When you power on your phone or open some applications for the
Summary of the content on the page No. 14
Getting started Gestures Touch: Tap an item once. For example, touch to select an item or open an application. Touch and hold: Touch and leave your finger on the screen for 2 seconds or more. For example, touch and hold an application, widget, or blank area to display the related option menu. Flick: Where applicable, swipe your finger in the direction you want the screen to move. For example, you can flick left or right across the notification panel to dismiss a notification. Drag: Touch
Summary of the content on the page No. 15
Getting started Locking and unlocking the screen Locking the screen not only prevents your phone from carrying out undesirable operations when you are not using it, but also protects it from unauthorized use. You can lock and unlock your screen in a number of ways. The pre-installed screen unlock method is used as an example in this section. Locking the screen • Method 1: Press to lock the screen. • Method 2: After being idle for a specified period of time, your phone automatically locks i
Summary of the content on the page No. 16
Getting started Getting to know your home screen Your home screens are where you'll find your favorite widgets and all your applications. We did away with the application list to give you a more convenient and direct path to your applications. The default home screen is shown below. 1 2 3 4 5 Status bar: displays notifications and icons. Flick down from the 1 status bar to open the notification panel. Display area: displays application icons, folders, and widgets. 2 Screen position indicator
Summary of the content on the page No. 17
Getting started Status icons Signal strength No signal Enhanced Data Rates for GPRS network connected GSM Evolution (EDGE) G G EE network connected High Speed Downlink 3G network connected Packet Access (HSDPA) 3G 3G H H network connected Roaming Airplane mode enabled Receiving location data Bluetooth on from GPS Vibration mode enabled Silence mode enabled Alarms enabled Charging Battery full Battery low Call in progress Missed calls New messages New emails New voicemails Select input met
Summary of the content on the page No. 18
Getting started Portable Wi-Fi hotspot More notifications on Connected to a VPN Headset plugged in Connected to a computer USB tethering on Switching between home screens Running out of space on the home screen? Not to worry. Your phone lets you create more home screens for various application icons and widgets. • Flick left and right across the screen to switch between the home screens. • Pinch two fingers together to display the home screen thumbnails. Touch a thumbnail to enter that part
Summary of the content on the page No. 19
Getting started Taking a screenshot Want to share an interesting scene in a movie or show off your new high score in a game? Take a screenshot and share away. Press and the volume down button simultaneously to take a screenshot. Then, open the notification panel and touch to share the screenshot. Screenshots are saved to the Screenshots album in Gallery. Auto-rotate screen Your phone features a tilt sensor. If you rotate your phone when browsing a web page or viewing a photo, the orientatio
Summary of the content on the page No. 20
Getting started Touch the switch shortcuts on the notification panel to turn on or 3 off the functions. Touch an application to start it and flick left or right across a 4 notification to dismiss it. Accessing applications Starting applications and switching between them On the home screen, touch an application icon to open it. To switch to another application, touch to return to the home screen, and touch the icon of the application you want to open. Viewing recently used applications To
