HUAWEI Ascend W1 User Guide

HUAWEI W1

User Guide

Welcome to HUAWEI

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Safety Precautions ............................................................................	1
Foreword .........................................................................................	3
Getting started.................................................................................	4
Getting to know your phone..................................................................................	4
Installation .............................................................................................................	5
Charging the battery ..............................................................................................	6
Battery saving tips ..................................................................................................	6
Powering your phone on and off............................................................................	7
Setting up your phone for the first time..................................................................	8
Gestures.................................................................................................................	8
Getting to know your screen ................................................................................	10
Status icons..........................................................................................................	10
Opening an application ........................................................................................	11
Locking the screen ...............................................................................................	12
Unlocking the screen............................................................................................	12
Texting.................................................................................................................	12
Editing text...........................................................................................................	14
Personalizing your phone ...............................................................	15
Pinning tiles..........................................................................................................	15
Resizing tiles.........................................................................................................	15
Moving tiles .........................................................................................................	16
Unpinning tiles .....................................................................................................	17
Changing the theme ............................................................................................	18
Changing the lock screen background..................................................................	18
Setting a ringtone ................................................................................................	18
Adjusting the screen brightness............................................................................	18
Setting a screen timeout period............................................................................	19
Screen lock...........................................................................................................	19
Calls...............................................................................................	20
Making a call........................................................................................................	20
Making emergency calls .......................................................................................	20
Viewing missed calls and returning them..............................................................	20
Answering or rejecting a call ................................................................................	21
Making a conference call......................................................................................	21
Inviting more people to a conference call .............................................................	21
Having a private conservation...............................................................................	21
Call forwarding ....................................................................................................	21
Setting up your voicemail .....................................................................................	22
Using voice dialing to call a contact ......................................................................	22

People............................................................................................

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Adding an account...............................................................................................	23
Creating a contact................................................................................................	23
Importing contacts using Bluetooth ......................................................................	24
Importing contacts from a SIM card......................................................................	24
Editing a contact ..................................................................................................	24
Searching for a contact ........................................................................................	24
Deleting a contact ................................................................................................	25
Sharing a contact .................................................................................................	25
Linking contacts ...................................................................................................	25
Unlinking a contact ..............................................................................................	26
Filtering your contact list ......................................................................................	26
Creating a room...................................................................................................	26
Editing a room .....................................................................................................	27
Creating a contact group .....................................................................................	27
Editing a contact group ........................................................................................	28
Deleting a contact group......................................................................................	28
Internet connection ........................................................................	29
Turning on mobile data connection ......................................................................	29
Adding an APN ....................................................................................................	29
Turning on data roaming......................................................................................	29
Connecting to a WLAN ........................................................................................	30
Connecting to a hidden WLAN.............................................................................	30
Turning off mobile data connection......................................................................	30
Turning WLAN off ................................................................................................	31
Surfing the web .............................................................................	32
Browser................................................................................................................	32
Adding a website to your favorites .......................................................................	33
Accessing your favorites .......................................................................................	33
Deleting your favorites .........................................................................................	33
Editing your favorites............................................................................................	33
Clearing your browser history...............................................................................	33
Sharing ..........................................................................................	35
Turning on Bluetooth ...........................................................................................	35
Sharing files using Bluetooth ................................................................................	35
Copying files to and from your computer .............................................................	35
Messaging......................................................................................	37
Sending a text message........................................................................................	37
Sending a multimedia message ............................................................................	37
Chatting online ....................................................................................................	38
Viewing a thread..................................................................................................	38
Sending a text message to a contact group ..........................................................	38
Deleting a message ..............................................................................................	39
Email..............................................................................................	40

Adding an email account......................................................................................

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Checking emails ...................................................................................................	40
Sending an email..................................................................................................	40
Deleting an email .................................................................................................	41
Modifying email account settings .........................................................................	41
Linking mailboxes into one ...................................................................................	41
Unlinking mailboxes .............................................................................................	42
Camera ..........................................................................................	43
Taking a photo.....................................................................................................	44
Shooting a video ..................................................................................................	44
Photos hub.....................................................................................	45
Viewing photos ....................................................................................................	45
Marking a photo as your favorite..........................................................................	46
Sharing photos and videos ...................................................................................	46
Changing the Photos hub background .................................................................	46
Entertainment ................................................................................	47
Listening to music ................................................................................................	47
Watching videos...................................................................................................	48
Navigation......................................................................................	49
Turning on GPS ....................................................................................................	49
Browsing the map................................................................................................	49
Calendar ........................................................................................	50
Viewing the calendar............................................................................................	50
Viewing your agenda ...........................................................................................	50
Adding an appointment .......................................................................................	50
Adding a to-do task .............................................................................................	51
Alarms ...........................................................................................	52
Adding an alarm ..................................................................................................	52
Turning on and off an alarm.................................................................................	52
Deleting an alarm.................................................................................................	52
Office.............................................................................................	53
Creating and editing a Word document ...............................................................	53
Creating and editing an Excel workbook ..............................................................	53
Viewing and editing a PowerPoint presentation....................................................	54
Saving a file to Windows Live SkyDrive .................................................................	54
Applications ...................................................................................	55
Downloading applications ....................................................................................	55
Installing applications from the Store....................................................................	55
Uninstalling applications.......................................................................................	55
Phone settings................................................................................	56

Traffic manager....................................................................................................

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Setting the time zone and language .....................................................................	56
Checking your phone storage...............................................................................	56
Backup.................................................................................................................	56
Phone finder ........................................................................................................	57
FAQs ..............................................................................................	58
For more help.................................................................................	60
Personal information and data security ...........................................	61
Legal Notice ...................................................................................	62

Safety Precautions

• Safety Precautions

Please read the safety precautions carefully to ensure the correct use of your mobile phone.

Do not crash, throw, or puncture your mobile phone. Avoid the falling, squeezing, and bending of your mobile phone.

Do not use your mobile phone in a moist environment, such as the bathroom. Prevent your mobile phone from being soaked or washed in liquid.

Do not switch on your mobile phone when it is prohibited to use phones or when the phone may cause interference or danger.

Do not use your mobile phone while driving.

Follow any rules or regulations in hospitals and health care facilities. Switch off your mobile phone near medical apparatus.

Switch off your mobile phone in aircraft. The phone may cause interference to control equipment of the aircraft. Switch off your mobile phone near high-precision electronic devices. The phone may affect the performance of these devices.

Do not attempt to disassemble your mobile phone or its accessories. Only qualified personnel are allowed to service or repair the phone.

Do not place your mobile phone or its accessories in containers with a strong electromagnetic field.

Do not place magnetic storage media near your mobile phone. Radiation from the phone may erase the information stored on them.

Do not put your mobile phone in a high-temperature place or use it in a place with flammable gas such as a gas station. Keep your mobile phone and its accessories away from children. Do not allow children to use your mobile phone without guidance.

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Use only approved batteries and chargers to avoid the risk of explosions.

Observe any laws or regulations on the use of wireless devices. Respect others' privacy and legal rights when using your wireless device.

Strictly follow the relevant instructions of this manual while using the USB cable. Otherwise your mobile phone or PC may be damaged.

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Foreword

• Foreword

Thank you for choosing the HUAWEI W1 smartphone.

With HUAWEI W1, you can:

•Enjoy new Windows features right in the palm of your hand.

•Surf the Internet at lightening-fast speeds.

•Immerse yourself in an extraordinary audio experience.

•Take photos and record videos anytime, anywhere.

•A lot more

Now start exploring the amazing new world of HUAWEI W1!

All pictures and illustrations in this document are for your reference only. The actual product may vary.

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Getting started

• Getting started

- Getting to know your phone

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1	Earpiece		2	Power button
3	Front camera		4	Status indicator
5	Proximity sensor		6	Camera button
7	Search button		8	Micro USB port
9	Start screen button		10	Microphone
11	Back button		12	Flashlight
13	Rear camera		14	Headset jack
15	Volume button		16	Speaker
Button functions
		• Tap to return to the previous screen.
Back button		• Tap and hold to display recently used
		applications.

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	• Tap	to display the Start screen.
Start screen button	• Tap and hold to open the voice controller. You
	can then give voice commands to your phone. For
	example, to call a number, simply tell the phone
	which digits to dial.
Search button	Tap	to open Bing search.
- Installation
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1.Open the battery cover.

2.Install the SIM card.

Insert the SIM card into the SIM card slot with its metal contacts facing down.

3.Install the microSD card.

Insert the microSD card into the microSD card slot with its metal contacts facing down.

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4.Install the battery.

Align the battery's metal contacts with those at the top of the battery compartment (refer to position a in the preceding figure). Then press the other end of the battery (position b in the preceding figure) to fix it to the battery compartment.

5.Close the battery cover.

- Charging the battery

Before you charge the battery, ensure that it is correctly installed in your phone.

1.Connect your charger to the provided USB cable.

2.Connect the charger to a power outlet.

3.Connect your phone to the USB cable to start charging the battery. The status indicator shows your phone's battery level:

•Blinking red: The battery level is low, and the phone needs to be charged immediately.

•Steady red: Your phone is charging.

•Steady green: Your phone is charging, and the battery level is high or full.

- Battery saving tips

• Enable power saver.

Tap	> battery saver. Switch Battery Saver to on		.
• Set the screen timeout period to a small value.
Tap	> lock screen. Set the screen timeout period to a small value.

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• Set the screen brightness to a low value.

Tap > brightness. Switch automatic adjustment to off .

• Set the phone volume to a low value.

Press the volume button to lower the volume.

Tap > ringtones + sounds. Follow the onscreen instructions to disable unwanted sounds, such as keytones and touch sounds.

To conserve battery power, use a headset to make calls or listen to music.

• Turn off Bluetooth.

Tap > Bluetooth. Switch Bluetooth to off .

• Turn off WLAN.

Tap > WLAN. Switch WLAN to off .

• Turn off GPS.

Tap > location. Switch GPS to off .

- Powering your phone on and off

Powering on

Press and hold the power button until your phone vibrates.

When you use your phone for the first time or you have not used it in a long time, it may not power on because the battery level is too low. Charge your phone for a while before you attempt to power it on.

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Powering off

Press and hold the power button until the slide down to power off message is displayed on the screen. Slide your finger down the screen to power off 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 its language, time, and more.

You will be prompted to register or sign in to your Microsoft account. After you sign in, you can access Microsoft services, such as contact management and application store. You can also skip this step now and sign in later.

- Gestures

The following simple gestures make it easy to use your phone.

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Tap: Tap to select an item or open an application.

Double-tap: Quickly tap the screen twice to zoom in.

Tap and hold: Tap and leave your finger on the screen for a moment until an option menu is displayed.

Flick: Where applicable, swipe your finger in the direction you want the screen to move to scroll rapidly through menus or pages.

Drag: Touch and hold an item and then drag it to another position.

Pinch and stretch: Pinch two fingers together to zoom out or stretch them apart to zoom in on a map, web page, or picture.

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- Getting to know your screen

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Status bar: displays information such as the time, network

1connection status, signal strength, and battery level.

•Flick down to view more status icons.

Main display area: displays application icons and their updates.

2• Tap a tile to open the application.

•Tap and hold a tile to resize or delete it.

-Status icons

The following status icons may appear on your phone's status bar.

				Airplane mode enabled				Charging
				Battery low				Battery full

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		Battery saver mode			Bluetooth on
		enabled
		No signal			Signal strength
					extremely low
		Signal strength high			Charging completed
		Silence mode enabled			SIM card locked
		No SIM card found			Vibration mode
					enabled
		WLAN enabled but not			Connected to a WLAN
		connected to a WLAN

- Opening an application

On the Start screen, flick left to display the application list. Tap the desired application to open it.

All of your applications are listed in an alphabetical order. If you have lots of applications and want to find one quickly, tap and enter the application name.

For applications pinned to the Start screen, tap an icon to open the application.

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- Locking the screen

When you are not using your phone, press the power button to lock the screen.

You can also set a screen timeout period and have your phone automatically lock its screen after being idle for the set period.

In the application list, tap > lock screen > Screen times out after. Set the desired screen timeout period.

- Unlocking the screen

Press the power button to wake the screen. Then flick up to unlock it.

- Texting

Your phone features the Microsoft QWERTY keyboard, which lets you enter text quickly.

The keyboard layout varies depending on the scenario. The following figure is provided for your reference only.

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1	Switch between uppercase and lowercase.
2	Switch to the number and symbol keyboard.
3	Tap and hold to select an input language.
4	Enter a space.
5	Start a new line.
6	Delete the character to the left of the cursor.

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	1	• Enter a character.
		• Tap and hold to display more characters like this.
	2	Switch to the next number and symbol screen.
	3	Switch to letter input mode.
	4	Enter an emoticon.

If the onscreen keyboard blocks any operation buttons, tap to hide

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the onscreen keyboard.

- Editing text

Your onscreen keyboard makes it easy to copy and paste text.

1.Tap the text you wish to copy.

2.Drag the grab points to select more or less text.

3.Tap to copy the selected text.

4.Tap the location where you wish to paste the text.

5.Tap to paste the copied text.

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Personalizing your phone

• Personalizing your phone

Want to see your favorite photo on the lock screen? Want to pin your favorite applications to the Start screen? You'll enjoy how much you can personalize your phone.

- Pinning tiles

Pin your frequent contacts, commonly used applications, songs, and emails to the Start screen. You are what you pin after all.

Pinning an application

In the application list, tap and hold the application you wish to pin. From the displayed option menu, tap pin to start.

Pinning a contact

In the contact list, tap the contact you wish to pin and tap .

- Resizing tiles

You can resize the tiles pinned to the Start screen.

1.Tap and hold the tile you wish to resize until it enlargers.

2.Tap the arrow icon in the lower right corner of the tile.

The tiles on the Start screen come in three sizes: small, medium, and large. The arrow icon that appears on a tile depends on the tile size.

•If a tile is small, appears in the lower right corner of the tile. You can tap to enlarge the tile.

•If a tile is medium in size, appears in the lower right corner of the tile. You can tap to shrink the tile.

•If a tile is large, appears in the lower right corner of the tile. You can tap to shrink the tile.

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- Moving tiles

You can move tiles to customize the Start screen.

1.Tap and hold the tile you wish to move until it enlargers.

2.Drag the tile to the desired position and tap .

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