Huawei C506 Users Manual

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HUAWEI C506 CDMA 1X Digital Mobile Phone

User Manual

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Trademarks

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All other trademarks mentioned in this manual are the property of their respective holders.

Notice

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 contents, but all statements, information, and recommendations in this manual do not constitute the warranty of any kind, expressed or implied.

Symbols

Eye-catching symbols are also used in this manual to highlight the points worthy of special attention during the operation. They are defined as follows:

Symbol Definition

Means reader be extremely careful during the operation.



Means a complementary description.

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.

Quick Guide

Display the menu:

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Press to select items from the menu.

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Press to go back to upper-level menu.

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Press to return

to the standby mode.

Visit

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Make a call

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View dialed calls

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Answer a call

nmute

Mute/U

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Write a message

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Display inbox

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Activate alarm

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Display calendar

Display phonebook

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Power on/Power off

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Reject a call

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End a call

Lock keypad

(Unlock keypad:

Press and then )

Table of Contents

1 Getting to Know Your Phone ..................................................................................1

Phone and Accessories ................................................................................ 1

Your Phone ..................................................................................................2

2 Getting Started................................................................................................... 6

Installing UIM Card and Battery ................................................................ 6

Charging the Battery ................................................................................... 9

Installing Hand Strap................................................................................. 10

Power On/Off the Phone ...........................................................................11

3 Text Entry ........................................................................................................ 12

Changing Text Input Mode .......................................................................12

Entering English ........................................................................................ 13

Entering Digits ..........................................................................................14

Entering Symbols ......................................................................................14

4 Voice Services.................................................................................................. 15

Making an Emergency Call....................................................................... 15

Making a Call Using Keypad .................................................................... 15

Making a Call from Dialed Calls List ....................................................... 16

Making a Call from Phone Book .............................................................. 16

Making a Call Using Speed Dial Function ............................................... 16

Answering or Rejecting a Call ..................................................................16

Options during a Call ................................................................................17

Call Forwarding......................................................................................... 18

Setting Minute Alert Function...................................................................19

5 Message ...........................................................................................................20

Setting Frequently Used Phrases............................................................... 20

Setting Message Group Information......................................................... 20

Writing and Sending a Message to One or More Mumbers ..................... 21

Writing and Sending a Message to a Predifined Group............................ 21

Reading a Message.................................................................................... 22

Viewing a Message in the Outbox ............................................................23

Deleting All Messages............................................................................... 23

Setting Messages Memory ........................................................................ 24

Querying Messages Memory Status.......................................................... 24

Setting the Message Priority .....................................................................24

Setting the Delivery Report....................................................................... 24

Calling Voice Mail Center ......................................................................... 25

Clearing Voice Mail Notification ..............................................................25

6 Data Services ................................................................................................... 26

Data Modem .............................................................................................. 27

Sending a Fax ............................................................................................27

Receiving a Fax ......................................................................................... 28

Sending Asynchronous Data..................................................................... 28

Receiving Asynchronous Data.................................................................. 29

7 Phone Book ..................................................................................................... 30

Adding a New Record ............................................................................... 30

Searching a Record.................................................................................... 30

Editing a Record........................................................................................ 31

Deleting Record(s) ....................................................................................31

Copying Record(s) ....................................................................................32

Grouping Numbers .................................................................................... 33

Setting Speed Dial Function...................................................................... 34

Saving My Phone Number ........................................................................35

Setting Current Memory ........................................................................... 35

Checking Remaining Space ...................................................................... 36

8 Security Settings.............................................................................................. 37

Setting Phone Lock ...................................................................................37

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Setting PIN Lock....................................................................................... 37

Setting PIN Code....................................................................................... 38

Restoring Factory Settings ........................................................................ 39

9 Features and Settings....................................................................................... 40

Setting Key Guard..................................................................................... 40

Answering a Call with Headset................................................................. 41

Alarm Clock ..............................................................................................41

Calendar..................................................................................................... 42

Currency Converter ................................................................................... 43

10 Menu Commands .......................................................................................... 44

11 Care and Maintenance ....................................................................................... 47

Basic Maintenance ....................................................................................47

Antenna Maintenance................................................................................ 47

12 Troubleshooting............................................................................................. 48

13 Warnings and Precautions.......................................................................................49

1 Getting to Know Your Phone

Phone and Accessories

Open your phone package and check whether you have got all the necessary accessories. If you discover that any accessory is missing or any information provided in this user manual is incorrect, contact your local dealer.

Your phone package contains the following items:

z C506 CDMA 1X digital mobile phone

z 550mAh Li-ion battery

z Travel charger

z User manual

z Certificate of quality

z 820mAh Li-ion battery(optional)

z headset(optional)

z data cable(optional)

1 Getting to Know Your Phone

Your Phone

Antenna

7-color LED

Speaker

Hand strap hole

Headset jack

Battery

Catch

Charger interface

Screen

1 Getting to Know Your Phone

Earpiece

Navigation keys

Left soft key

Talk/Send key

Number keys

Silence mode key

OK key

Right soft key

End/Power key

Key guard key

Microphone

Keys and Functions

The following table lists the keys and their functions:

Press to end the call or to cancel the dialing.

Press and hold for two seconds to power on or power off the phone.

Press to return to the home screen when the current screen is not the home screen.

1 Getting to Know Your Phone

Makes or receives a call.

Views in standby mode the ten most recently dialed numbers.

Selects the option or function displayed on the left corner of the screen.

Selects the option or function displayed on the right corner of the screen.

Press this key for confirmation.

: In the standby mode, press to write a new message.

During a call, press to increase volume.

: In the standby mode, press to display the received

messages. During a call, press to decrease volume.

: In the standby mode, press to display the alarm clock setting interface. During a call, press to decrease volume.

: In the standby mode, press to display the calendar. During a call, press to increase volume.

Enter the numbers, letters, or symbols indicated.

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Provides different functions depending on the phone feature being used.

1 Getting to Know Your Phone

Screen Icons

The following table lists the screen icons and their meanings:

Indicates the signal strength. The more the number of bars, the stronger the signal.

Indicates that the network is connecting the call or you are answering or receiving a call.

Indicates a new message is received.

Indicates the Inbox is full.

Silence mode is activated.

Indicates that you have set the alarm clock.

Indicates that the Alert type is set to Vibration.

Indicates the battery energy level. More bars mean more energy left.

Interface

Your phone provides two interfaces:

Charger interface/ Data cable interface

Headset jack

It is located at the bottom of your phone and is used

to connect your travel charger or USB data cable.

It is located on the upper right side of the phone and

used to connect the headset.

2 Getting Started

Installing UIM Card and Battery

Caution:

Consult your service provider to decide whether to use UIM card or not. If UIM card is used, read the following safety precautions carefully to ensure correct and safe use of the UIM card:

z Keep your UIM card away from children. z Insert and remove the UIM card with care. Scratching or bending

can easily damage the UIM card or its contact electrode.

z Before inserting or removing your UIM card, power off your phone,

remove the battery, and disconnect your phone from the travel charger.

Install the Battery

Follow the procedure below for installing the UIM card and the battery. Note that the battery should be installed before using the phone, even if UIM card is not being used.

1. Let the back of the phone face towards you. Insert the battery into the

bottom of the battery holder at a proper angle.

2 Getting Started

2. Press the battery down into the holder.

Remove the Battery

If the phone is powered on, please press and hold for two seconds to power off the phone.

1. Get your phone back to face up. Slide the battery release latch towards the

top end of the phone.

2. Lift the battery up and away from the phone, top end first.

2 Getting Started

Install the UIM card

1. Slide the cardholding catch upwards. Let the chamfer of the UIM card face

the right upper part of the handset and ensure that the metal contact point

of the UIM card faces downward.

2. Place the bottom edge of the card behind the two protusions of the

cardholding socket. Then the rest of the card fits into the cardholding

socket.

3. Secure the UIM card into the cardholding socket by sliding the cardholding

catch downwards.

Charging the Battery

Battery

2 Getting Started

Type Capacity Talk time Stand-by

time

Charge for

first time

Li-ion 550 mAh 2h 120h 2h

Standby time refers to the duration during which your phone remains idle, though powered on, without processing calls, messages or any other applications.

Talk time and standby time may vary with your UIM card, network, phone settings, or environment.

Precautions

z Do not use a damaged battery.

z Charge the battery before you use the battery for the first time.

z The battery discharges automatically if it is not used for a long time. In this

case, recharge the battery before using it again.

z The charging time varies with temperature and aging condition of the battery.

z Before using the travel charger, make sure your phone is installed with the

battery.

z When the battery is left unused for a long time, it is possible that you cannot

turn on your phone with the charger connected. In this case, disconnect the

charger and then connect it to your phone again.

Charging Battery Using the Travel Charger

Your phone uses a Li-lon battery. You can charge the battery before the power is fully consumed.

2 Getting Started

When the battery icon indicates that the battery energy level is low, charge the battery as follows:

1. Connect the travel charger to the charger interface of your phone.

2. Connect the charger to the AC power socket. The red indicator is active

during the charge.

3. The 7-color LED in the front-face of the phone glows with a specified

colour during the charging. Disconnect the charger from the AC power

socket, and then disconnect the charger from your phone.

During charging, static, the battery is fully charged. If your phone is powered on while being charged, you can still use the phone for desired operations. But it takes longer to fully charge the battery.

will be in animated charging status. If becomes

Installing Hand Strap

The hand-strap hole is located at the top of the handset. Lead the hand strap through the hand-strap hole and tighten the strap.

2 Getting Started

Power On/Off the Phone

Press and hold for two seconds to power on or power off your phone.

 Note:

z If your phone displays the message Input phone code: when

powered on, enter the correct phone lock code and then press Ok. For details, see "Setting Phone Lock" on page 37.

If UIM card is available, then pay attention to the following aspects.

z If you do not insert the UIM card to your phone, your phone

displays Check UIM card after powered on. In this case, power off your phone, insert the UIM card, and then power on your phone again.

z If you have inserted the UIM card properly but the phone still

displays the message Check UIM card, consult your network operator or service provider.

z If your phone displays the message Input PIN: when powered on,

enter the correct PIN and then press Ok. For details, see "Setting PIN Lock"on page 37.

3 Text Entry

Changing Text Input Mode

Your phone allows you to input English, and numbers.

While entering text, you can change the input mode by pressing . The following table lists the types of input mode and their indicators.

Indicator Text input mode Indicator Text input mode

ABC English uppercase 123 Number

abc English lowercase eZiEn Smart English

 Note:

Press Clear once to delete the first letter to the left of the cursor. By pressing and holding Clear for more than two seconds, you can delete all letters.

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