D2
User Guide
Contents
Foreword.......................................................................................... 1
Safety precautions ............................................................................ 2
Preparations ..................................................................................... 3
Your phone at a glance 3
Inserting a Micro-SIM card 4
Charging the battery 6
Powering your phone on and off 7
Setting up your phone for the first time 7
Getting started ................................................................................. 8
Gestures 8
Locking and unlocking the screen 8
Getting to know your home screen 10
Hiding the navigation bar 13
Using the notification panel 13
Accessing applications 14
Texting 14
Personalizing your phone ................................................................ 18
Setting the theme 18
Changing the wallpaper 18
Setting the home screen transition effect 18
Organizing home screen widgets and application icons 19
Organizing home screen icons using folders 19
Customizing Me Widget 20
Customizing your home screens 21
Customizing switch shortcuts on the notification panel 22
Managing profiles 22
Setting tones 23
Changing the font size 23
Setting the screen unlock method 24
Adjusting the screen brightness 25
Calls ............................................................................................... 26
Smart dialing 26
Answering or rejecting a call 26
Viewing the call log 27
What you can do during a call 27
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Making a conference call 28
Answering a third-party call 28
Making emergency calls 28
Other call services 29
People
Creating a contact 31
Searching for a contact 31
Copying contacts 31
Importing or exporting contacts 32
Adding a contact to your favorites 33
Deleting a contact 33
Joining or splitting contacts 33
Sharing contacts 34
Contact groups 34
Messaging ...................................................................................... 36
Sending a text message 36
Sending a multimedia message 36
Replying to a message 36
Searching for a message 37
Managing messages 37
Modifying message settings 38
Browser.......................................................................................... 39
Browsing web pages 39
Managing bookmarks 39
Setting the home page 40
Clearing your browsing history 40
Modifying browser settings 40
Email .............................................................................................. 41
Adding a POP3 or IMAP email account 41
Adding an Exchange account 41
Switching between email accounts 42
Sending emails 42
Checking emails 42
Removing an email account 43
Modifying email account settings 43
Multimedia ..................................................................................... 44
Camera 44
Gallery 47
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Music 49
Internet connection ......................................................................... 53
Mobile data connection 53
Setting up a Wi-Fi connection 53
Wi-Fi Direct 54
Sharing your phone's mobile data connection 55
Controlling your data usage 57
Sharing data ................................................................................... 59
Bluetooth 59
DLNA 60
Connecting your phone to a computer 60
Connecting your phone to a USB storage device 62
File Manager................................................................................... 63
Creating a folder 63
Searching for a file 63
Copying or cutting a file 63
Compressing or decompressing files 64
Renaming a file 64
Deleting a file 64
Creating a shortcut for a file or folder 64
Checking the memory status 65
Managing applications .................................................................... 66
Downloading applications 66
Installing an application 66
Viewing applications 66
Uninstalling an application 66
Clearing the application cache 67
Backup ........................................................................................... 68
Backing up data to local storage 68
Restoring data from local storage 68
Backing up data to a USB storage device 68
Restoring data from a USB storage device 69
Google services ............................................................................... 70
Gmail
Talk
Maps
YouTube
Play Store
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Basic utilities .................................................................................. 74
Calendar 74
Clock 75
Calculator 76
Notes 76
Weather 76
Accounts and sync........................................................................... 79
Adding an account 79
Deleting an account 79
Turning on data synchronization 79
Modifying account synchronization settings 80
Settings .......................................................................................... 81
Turning on or off airplane mode 81
Tone settings 81
Display settings 82
Turning on the power manager 82
Setting the date and time 83
Changing the system language 83
Modifying location service settings 84
Setting the PIN of your SIM card 84
Restoring factory settings 85
Online update 85
Accessibility 85
FAQs .............................................................................................. 86
Legal Notice ................................................................................... 88
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Foreword
Foreword
Thank you for choosing the
This guide introduces you to the features and functions of your new phone. 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.
Caution
HUAWEI Ascend D2
Indicates potential problems that may arise without
the proper care and, if necessary, how to handle
these problems.
smartphone.
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Safety precautions
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 while driving. Your safety should always be
your top priority.
Follow any rules or regulations in hospitals and health care facilities.
Power off your phone near any medical apparatus.
Power off your phone in an aircraft. The phone may interfere with
the aircraft's control equipment and navigation system.
Power 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 young children to use your phone without adult supervision.
Use only approved batteries and chargers to avoid the risk of
explosions.
Observe any laws or regulations on the use of wireless devices.
Respect the privacy and legal rights of others when using your
phone.
To prevent damage to your phone or your computer, follow all
instructions pertaining to the USB cable.
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Preparations
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Your phone at a glance
Preparations
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Micro USB port Status indicator
Earpiece Screen
Volume button
Front camera
Micro-SIM card slot Flashlight
Noise reduction
microphone
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Power button
Proximity sensor/RGB
light sensor
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Rear camera
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Microphone Speaker
Headset jack - -
Buttons
•When your phone is powered off, press and hold to power it
on.
•From any screens, press to turn on or off the screen. When
the screen is turned on, 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 a Micro-SIM card
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Your phone supports only micro-SIM cards. Other sizes may not work
properly. Contact your service provider to replace or purchase a new card.
Power off your phone before installing or removing the micro-SIM card.
The d imens ions ( L x W) o f a sta ndard micro -SI M card is 15 mm x 12 mm ( 0.59 i n. x 0. 47 i n.).
1.
Insert the end of a paper clip or SIM eject tool into the hole next to the micro-
SIM card tray to release it.
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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 replace the tray.
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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.
Your phone supports fast charging, which requires the provided power
adapter and USB cable. Using other power adapters or USB cables may
cause repeated restarts, extended charging time, excessive heat, device
damage, or in extreme cases, an explosion.
Use the provided USB cable and power adapter to connect your phone to a power outlet,
or use the USB cable 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): The battery level is lower than 10%.
• Steady yellow (when charging): The battery level is higher than 10%.
• Steady green (when charging): The battery is almost or already full.
Important information about the battery
• If the battery power is depleted, you may not be able to power on your phone
immediately after you begin charging the battery. This is normal. Allow the
battery to charge for a few minutes before attempting to power on your phone.
• Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge cycles and may
eventually need to be replaced. When the battery life becomes noticeably
shorter, replace the battery.
• The time required to fully charge the battery depends on the ambient
temperature and the age of the battery.
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Preparations
• If your phone is very low on power, it plays an alert tone and displays a
message. If the battery level is extremely low, your phone automatically powers
off.
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
.
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 first time, your phone
walks you through basic operations. To read these instructions again, touch
Management
> from the home screen.
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Getting started
Gestures
Touch
: Tap an item once. For example, touch to select
an item or open an application.
Getting started
Touch and hold
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 and hold an item and then move it to
another position. For example, you can re-arrange
applications and widgets on the home screen this way.
Pinch
: Pinch two fingers together to zoom out or
stretch them apart to zoom in. For example, pinch
together or apart to zoom in or out on a picture or web
page.
: Touch and leave your finger on the
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.
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Getting started
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
• Press to lock the screen.
• After being idle for a specified period of time, your phone automatically locks
its screen.
To set the screen lock method, touch on the home screen. On the
General
displayed
tab, touch
Screen lock
.
Unlocking the screen
1.
If the screen is off, press to wake it.
2. Drag down to unlock the screen.
Drag left or right towards an application to open it.
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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.
Status bar: displays notifications and icons. Flick down from the
status bar to open the notification panel.
Display area: displays application icons, folders, and widgets.
Screen position indicator: shows the current screen's position.
Dock: displays your most common applications.
Navigation bar: displays virtual keys.
Status icons
Signal strength No signal
GPRS network connected
Enhanced Data Rates for
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GSM Evolution (EDGE)
network connected
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High Speed Downlink
3G network connected
Roaming Airplane mode enabled
Packet Access (HSDPA)
network connected
Bluetooth on
Vibration mode enabled Silence mode enabled
Alarms enabled Charging
Battery full Battery low
Call in progress Missed calls
New messages New emails
New voicemail Select input method
Wi-Fi network available
Uploading data Downloading data
Phone memory full Upcoming events
No SIM card found
Receiving location data
from GPS
Connected to a Wi-Fi
network
Sign-in or
synchronization problem
Synchronizing data Synchronization failed
Portable Wi-Fi hotspot
on
Connected to a VPN Headset plugged in
Connected to a computer USB tethering on
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More notifications
Getting started
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 particular home screen.
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
.
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Auto-rotate screen
Your phone features a tilt sensor. If you rotate your phone when browsing a web page or
viewing a photo, the orientation of your screen will automatically change to landscape or
portrait view. You'll also be able to enjoy tilt sensor-based applications, such as some
downloaded racing games.
To quickly turn the auto-rotate screen function on or off, flick down from the status bar to
open the notification panel and touch .
If the auto-rotate screen function is turned on and your screen is in landscape view, you can
flick left from the right of the screen to display the navigation bar.
Hiding the navigation bar
1.
On the home screen, touch then the
All
tab.
2. Under
3. Touch
After the
DEVICE
, touch
Navigation bar
Hide navigation bar
Hide navigation bar
.
.
function is turned on, you can touch to hide the
navigation bar. To display it again, flick up from the bottom of the screen.
Using the notification panel
Flick down from the status bar to open the notification panel.
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Touch to display the settings screen.
Touch to delete all notifications.
Touch the switch shortcuts on the notification panel to turn
functions on or off.
Touch an application to start it and flick left or right across a
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 wish to open.
Viewing recently used applications
To display the list of recently used applications, touch . You can then:
• Touch an application to start it.
• Flick left or right across an application to dismiss it.
• Touch to clear the list.
Texting
Your phone comes with multiple text input methods. You can quickly enter text using the
onscreen keyboard.
• Touch a text box to bring up the onscreen keyboard.
• To hide the onscreen keyboard, touch .
Selecting an input method
1.
On the text input screen, flick down from the status bar to open the
notification panel.
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2. Touch to select an input method.
To change your phone's default input method, touch on the home
screen. Then touch the
Default
>
to select an input method.
tab. Under
PERSONAL
, touch
Language & input
All
Huawei input method
Slide your finger left or right across the onscreen keyboard to switch between the QWERTY
and 9-key keyboards.
Touch to switch between lowercase letters, uppercase letters,
A
and caps lock.
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Touch to enter numbers and symbols.
Touch to enter emoticons.
Touch to switch between QWERTY, 9-key, and other input
modes.
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•Touch to switch between lowercase and uppercase letters.
•Quickly touch twice to turn on caps lock.
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Touch to enter numbers and symbols.
•Touch to switch to voice input.
Getting started
•Touch and hold to open the
Input options
menu.
•Touch to enter a space.
•Touch and hold to choose another input method.
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•Touch to enter a period.
•Touch and hold to enter symbols.
•Touch to delete the character to the left of the cursor.
•Touch and hold to delete all characters to the left of the cursor.
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Editing text
Learn how to select, cut, copy, and paste text on your phone.
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Select text
: Touch and hold the text to bring up . Then drag and
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to select more or less text, or touch
box.
•
Cut text
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Copy text
•
Paste text
insertion point, and touch
: Select text and touch
: Select text and touch
: Touch where you want to insert the text, drag to move the
Cut
Copy
Paste
to paste the text you copied or cut.
Configuring an input method
1.
On the home screen, touch then the
2. Under
3. Under
PERSONAL
Keyboard & input methods
configure.
, touch
Language & input
, touch the input method you wish to
.
Select all
.
All
.
to select all text in a text
tab.
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Personalizing your phone
Personalizing your phone
Setting the theme
Your phone comes with a variety of themes.
Changing the theme
1.
On the home screen, touch .
2. Select a theme and touch
APPLY
to apply it.
Customizing a theme
1.
From the theme grid, touch
2. From the element list, choose the element you wish to modify.
3. When you are done, touch
The customized theme is then saved to the
CUSTOMIZE CURRENT THEME
SAVE AS MY THEME
Local
on the
tab.
.
Customize
Changing the wallpaper
1.
On the home screen, touch and hold a blank area to display the
dialog box.
screen
2. Touch
3. From the
Wallpapers
•
Lock screen wallpaper
screen.
•
Home screen wallpaper
•
Shake to change
•
Random change
.
Wallpapers
: Change the home screen wallpaper by shaking your phone.
: The home screen wallpaper changes randomly.
screen, you can set the following items:
: Set the wallpaper displayed on the phone lock
: Set the home screen wallpaper.
screen.
Set home
Setting the home screen transition effect
1.
On the home screen, touch and hold a blank area to display the
dialog box.
screen
2. Touch
Transitions
.
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3. Select a home screen transition effect.
Organizing home screen widgets and application icons
Adding a widget to the home screen
1.
On the home screen, touch and hold a blank area to display the
dialog box.
screen
Set home
2. Touch
3. Drag a widget from the screen's lower section to a screen thumbnail.
4. Touch to return to the home screen.
Widgets
.
If the home screen doesn't have enough space, your phone will
automatically create a new home screen to the original's right and place the
widget on the new home screen.
Deleting an application icon or widget
On the home screen, touch and hold the application icon or widget you wish to delete until
is displayed. Drag the unwanted application icon or widget to to delete it.
Deleting an application icon uninstalls the application. When you delete an
application icon, your phone prompts you to confirm the action. Touch
to uninstall the application.
OK
Moving an application icon or widget
You can re-arrange application icons and widgets to any fitting empty space on the home
screen.
Organizing home screen icons using folders
Creating a folder on the home screen
1.
On the home screen, drag an item onto another one to create a folder
containing both of them.
2. You can then:
• Touch the folder name to rename it.
• Touch and add more items to the folder.
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Removing an item from a folder
1.
On the home screen, touch a folder.
2. Drag an item out from the folder to remove the item.
A folder must contain at least two items; otherwise, the folder will automatically disappear.
Customizing Me Widget
Me Widget
your added convenience. They include contacts, music, clock, and weather.
is a collage of popular widget uni ts that is displayed on your home screen for
Removing a widget unit
1.
Touch and hold Me Widget until your phone vibrates. Release your finger. The
icon is displayed in the upper right corner.
2. Touch to enter editing mode.
3. Touch for the widget unit you wish to remove.
4. When you are done, touch .
Adding a widget unit
1.
Touch and hold Me Widget until your phone vibrates. Release your finger. The
icon is displayed in the upper right corner.
2. Touch to enter editing mode.
3. Flick left or right across the widget unit list, select a widget unit and drag it to
a blank area on Me Widget.
Me Widget's size cannot be adjusted, so space is limited. If there is not
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enough space for a new widget unit, delete some existing ones first.
4. When you are done, touch .
Moving a widget unit
Before you move a widget unit, make sure there is enough space to hold it in the new
position.
1.
Touch and hold Me Widget until your phone vibrates. Release your finger. The
icon is displayed in the upper right corner.
2. Touch to enter editing mode.
3. Touch and hold a widget unit until your phone vibrates, and drag it to the new
position.
4. When you are done, touch .
Customizing your home screens
Re-arranging home screens
1.
On a home screen, touch and hold a blank area to display the
dialog box.
Set home screen
2. Touch
3. Touch and hold a home screen thumbnail until your phone vibrates, and drag
Thumbnails
it to the new location.
.
Adding a home screen
1.
On a home screen, touch and hold a blank area to display the
dialog box.
2. Touch
3. Touch to add a home screen.
Thumbnails
.
Set home screen
Deleting a home screen
Only blank home screens can be deleted.
1.
On a home screen, touch and hold a blank area to display the
dialog box.
2. Touch
Thumbnails
.
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3. Touch to delete a home screen.
Customizing switch shortcuts on the notification panel
You can rearrange your switch shortcuts and move those you use most to top the list.
Shortcuts on the top will be fully displayed on the notification panel.
1.
Flick down from the status bar to open the notification panel.
2. Flick left on the upper area. Touch to display the switch shortcut list.
3. Drag a switch shortcut to a new position in the list.
Managing profiles
Changing the profile
1.
On the home screen, touch .
2. From the profile list, select a profile and touch the button to its right to
activate the profile.
You can also flick down from the status bar to open the notification panel
and change the profile using the switch shortcuts.
Adding a profile
1.
On the home screen, touch .
2. Touch .
3. Touch the text box and name the profile.
4. Touch
5. Select actions for the profile and touch an action to configure its settings.
6. When you are done, touch
Next
.
Done
.
Deleting a profile
To delete a custom profile, perform the following operations:
1.
On the home screen, touch .
2. Touch >
Delete
.
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3. Select the profiles you wish to delete.
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4. Touch
DELETE
.
5. Touch OK.
Preset profiles cannot be deleted.
Setting tones
Setting the ringtone
1.
On the home screen, touch then the
2. Under
3. Touch
DEVICE
, touch
Phone ringtone
Sound
.
and select either of the following options from the
displayed dialog box:
•
Ringtone
•
Local music
: choose from the default selection.
: choose from the audio files you have saved to your phone.
4. Touch OK.
Changing message tone and other tones
1.
On the home screen, touch then the
2. Under
DEVICE
, touch
Sound
.
All
All
tab.
tab.
3. Touch
Notification tone
.
4. Select a tone type.
You can configure the email notification tone only after you have set up an
email account.
5. Select a tone.
6. Touch OK.
Changing the font size
1.
On the home screen, touch then the
2. Under
3. Touch
DEVICE
Font size
, touch
Display
.
and select a font size.
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All
tab.
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Setting the screen unlock method
Face unlock
Enable your data service before using face unlock for the first time.
1.
On the home screen, touch then the
All
tab.
2. Under
3. Touch
4. Follow the onscreen instructions to take a photo of your face.
5. Set a secondary unlock method.
If face unlock cannot recognize you (dim light, for example), follow the onscreen
instructions to unlock your phone using the secondary unlock method.
To turn off face unlock, use the secondary unlock method to enter the
and select another unlock method.
PERSONAL
Screen lock
Your phone will use face unlock as the primary unlock method.
, touch
Security
>
Face Unlock
.
.
Screen lock
Unlocking the screen with a pattern
1.
On the home screen, touch then the
2. Under
3. Touch
4. Follow the onscreen instructions to set a screen unlock pattern.
PERSONAL
Screen lock
If you draw incorrect patterns five consecutive times, the screen stops
responding to further unlock attempts for 30 seconds. You will still be able
to make emergency calls during this time.
, touch
>
Pattern
Security
.
All
tab.
.
Unlocking the screen with a PIN
screen,
1.
On the home screen, touch then the
2. Under
3. Touch
4. Follow the onscreen instructions to set a screen unlock PIN.
After a screen unlock PIN is set, you will have to enter it every time you want to unlock the
phone screen.
PERSONAL
Screen lock
, touch
>
PIN
Security
.
All
tab.
.
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Unlocking the screen with a password
1.
On the home screen, touch then the
All
tab.
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2. Under
3. Touch
4. Follow the onscreen instructions to set a screen unlock password.
5. Repeat the password and touch OK.
After a password is set, you will have to enter it every time you want to unlock the phone
screen.
PERSONAL
Screen lock
If you enter incorrect passwords five consecutive times, the screen stops
responding to further unlock attempts for 30 seconds. You will still be able
to make emergency calls during this time.
, touch
>
Password
Security
.
.
Adjusting the screen brightness
1.
On the home screen, touch then the
2. Under
3. Touch
4. In the displayed dialog box, perform either of the following operations:
You can also flick down from the status bar to open the notification panel and adjust the
screen brightness using the switch shortcuts.
DEVICE
, touch
Display
.
Brightness
• Select the
adjust its screen brightness based on the ambient light.
• Drag the slider left to reduce the screen brightness or drag it right to
increase the screen brightness.
.
Automatic brightness
All
tab.
check box to have your phone automatically
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