Huawei ES8100 Users Manual
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Personal Information and Data Security
The use of some functions or third-party applications on your
device could result in your personal information and data being
lost or
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becoming accessible to others. Several measures are
recommended to help you protect personal and confidential
information.
Place your device in a safe area to prevent it from
unauthorized use.
Set your device screen to lock and create a password or
unlock pattern to open it.
Periodically back up personal information kept on your
SIM/USIM card, memory card, or stored in your device
memory. If you change to a different device, be sure to move
or delete any personal information on your old device.
If you are worried about viruses when you receive messages
or emails from a stranger, you can delete them without
opening them.
If you use your device to browse the Internet, avoid websites
that might pose a security risk to avoid theft of your
personal information.
If you use services such as Wi-Fi tether or Bluetooth, set
passwords for these services to prevent unauthorized access.
When these services are not in use, turn them off.
Install or upgrade device security software and regularly
scan for viruses.
Be sure to obtain third-party applications from a legitimate
source. Downloaded third-party applications should be
scanned for viruses.
Install security software or patches released by Huawei or
third-party application providers.
Some applications require and transmit location information.
As a result, a third-party may be able to share your location
information.
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Your device may provide detection and diagnostic
information to third-party application providers. Third party
vendors use this information to improve their products and
services.
If you have concerns about the security of your personal
information and data, please contact mobile@huawei.com.
Contents
1 Getting Started......................................................................... 1
Appearance .......................................................................................1
Setting Up Your Phone..................................................................3
Powering Your Phone On or Off ................................................5
Using the Touchscreen ..................................................................5
Locking and Unlocking the Screen ...........................................6
Home screen.....................................................................................7
Using a microSD Card................................................................. 12
2 Calling ......................................................................................13
Making a Call................................................................................. 13
Answering and Rejecting a Call............................................... 15
Other Operations During a Call .............................................. 16
Using Call Log ...............................................................................17
Using Airplane Mode.................................................................. 17
3 Contacts ...................................................................................18
Opening the Contacts Application......................................... 18
Importing Contacts from a SIM Card.................................... 18
Adding a Contact ......................................................................... 19
Searching for a Contact ............................................................. 19
Editing a Contact..........................................................................20
Communicating with Your Contacts......................................20
Deleting a Contact.......................................................................21
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4 Using the Onscreen Keyboard .............................................21
Displaying the Keyboard Panel................................................ 22
Choosing an Input Method ...................................................... 22
Customizing Keyboard Settings.............................................. 23
5 Message ...................................................................................24
SMS and MMS............................................................................... 24
Email ................................................................................................. 27
6 Getting Connected................................................................. 30
Mobile Networks.......................................................................... 30
Wi-Fi ................................................................................................. 31
Browser............................................................................................32
Bluetooth ........................................................................................ 33
7 Entertainment.........................................................................36
Taking Photos and Recording Videos ................................... 36
Using the Gallery .......................................................................... 38
Enjoying Music.............................................................................. 40
Listening to the FM Radio......................................................... 42
8 Google Services......................................................................43
Creating a Google Account ...................................................... 43
Using Gmail.................................................................................... 44
Using Talk........................................................................................ 47
Using Maps .................................................................................... 48
Using Market ................................................................................. 49
9 Synchronizing Information ..................................................51
Managing Your Accounts ..........................................................52
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Customizing Your Account Synchronization....................... 53
10 Using Other Applications ................................................... 55
Using the Google Calendar ...................................................... 55
Using the Alarm............................................................................ 57
Using Audio Recorder................................................................. 59
Using the File Manager.............................................................. 60
Using Calculator ........................................................................... 61
Using RichPad................................................................................ 61
11 Managing Your Phone ........................................................61
Setting the Date and Time........................................................ 62
Setting the Display ...................................................................... 62
Setting Ringers.............................................................................. 63
Setting Phone Services............................................................... 64
Protecting Your Phone ............................................................... 65
Managing Applications.............................................................. 66
Resetting Your Phone ................................................................. 67
12 Warnings and Precautions .................................................67
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Some features are optional and are marked accordingly.
Features that are optional may vary depending on the
service provider. For details, contact your service
provider.
1 Getting Started
Appearance
Phone at a Glance
1 Earpiece 7 Search key
2 Volume keys 8 Camera
3 Screen 9 Power key
4 Menu key 10 Headset jack
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5 Back key 11
Charging/Data
interface
6 Home key 12 Speaker
All the figures in this guide are for your reference only.
The actual appearance and display features depend on
the mobile phone you purchase.
Key Functions at Your Fingertips
Press… To…
Power key
Back key
Menu key
Press to power your phone on.
Press and hold to open the Phone
options menu.
Press to lock the screen when your phone
is powered on.
Touch to return to the previous screen.
Touch to exit any application you are
running.
Touch to open the menu on an active screen.
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Setting Up Your Phone
Installing the SIM Cards
1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Insert the subscriber identity module (SIM) cards as shown in
the figure.
When inserting a SIM card, ensure that the gold contact
area faces down.
Installing the Battery
1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Insert the battery at a downward angle (a) and move it
slightly forward until it snaps into place at (b).
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3. Replace the battery cover.
Charging the Battery
Ensure that the battery is inserted into the phone correctly
before charging.
1. Connect the USB cable that came with your mobile phone to
the charger.
2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to your phone. Then,
to start charging, plug the charger into an electrical outlet.
Important Information About the Battery
If the battery has not been used for a long time, you may not
be able to power on your mobile phone immediately after
you begin charging the battery. Allow the battery to charge
for a few minutes with the phone powered off before
attempting to power the phone on.
Over time, the battery will not hold a charge for as long as it
did when it was new. When the battery life becomes
noticeably shorter than usual after being charged properly,
replace the battery with a new one of the same type.
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Using data services increases demand on the battery and
will reduce the length of time it can hold a charge.
The time required to charge the battery depends on the
environmental temperature and the age of the battery.
When the battery power level is low, the phone plays an
alert and displays a prompt. When battery power is almost
exhausted, your phone will power off automatically.
Powering Your Phone On or Off
Powering Your Phone On
Press the Power key to power your phone on.
If personal identification number (PIN) protection is
enabled on your phone, you must enter your PIN before
using the phone.
Powering Your Phone Off
1. Press and hold the Power key to open the Phone options
menu.
2. Touch Power off > OK.
Using the Touchscreen
Touchscreen Actions
Touch: Tap the screen with your finger to select an item,
confirm a selection, or start an application.
Touch and hold: Touch an item with your fingertip and
continue to press down until your phone responds. For
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example, to open the options menu for the active screen,
touch the screen and hold down until the menu appears.
Flick: Move your finger across the screen either vertically or
horizontally. For example, flick left or right to switch between
pictures.
Drag: Touch and hold the desired item with your finger.
Drag the item to any part of the screen. You can drag an icon
to move or delete it.
Rotating Your Phone Screen
The orientation of most screens will rotate with the phone as
you turn it from upright to sideways and back again.
Locking and Unlocking the Screen
Locking the Screen
When your phone is on, press the Power key to lock the
screen. When the screen is locked, you can still receive
messages and calls.
If you leave your mobile phone undisturbed for a while, the
screen will lock automatically.
Unlocking the Screen
Press the Power key to wake up the screen. Then drag the lock
icon right to unlock the screen.
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If you have set up a screen unlock pattern, you will be
prompted to draw the pattern on the screen to unlock it.
Home screen
1. Notification bar: Displays notif ications and status icons for
your mobile phone. Flick down to open the notification
panel.
2. Display area: Shows the menu icon.
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3. Home screen and extension indicator: Indicates the
number of home screen extensions.
Notifications and Status Information
Notification and Status Icons
Icon Indicates…
Call in progress
Call in progress using a Bluetooth device
Missed call
New calendar reminder
Preparing the mircoSD card
Roaming
/
Signal strength
/
Airplane mode
/
Bluetooth on
Connected to a Wi-Fi network
Speaker on
Sound off
Vibration mode
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Icon Indicates…
Microphone off
Battery full
Extremely low battery
Charging battery
Music playing
Alarm enabled
New email
New message
Notification Panel
Your mobile phone will notify you when you receive a new
message or there is an incoming event. The notification panel
also informs you of alarms and settings. For example, you will
be notified when Call forwarding is activated. Open the
notification panel to see your network operator or to view a
message, reminder, or event notif ication.
Opening the Notification Panel
1. When a new notification icon appears on the notification bar,
touch and hold the notification bar, and flick down to open
the notification panel.
2. On the notification panel, you can:
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Touch a notification to open the relevant application.
Touch Clear to clear all notifications.
Closing the Notification Panel
Touch and hold the bottom of the panel. Then flick up or touch
to close.
Adding a Home Screen Item
1. Touch and hold the blank area on the Home screen until the
Select action menu is displayed.
2. Select an item to add it to the Home screen.
Moving a Home Screen Item
1. Touch and hold an item on the Home screen until the item
enlarges and the phone vibrates.
2. Without lifting your finger, drag the item to the desired
position on the Home screen, and then release your finger.
Removing a Home Screen Item
1. Touch and hold an item on the Home screen until the item
enlarges and the phone vibrates.
2. Without lifting your finger, drag the item to the trash can.
3. When the item turn red, release your finger to remove it
from the Home screen.
Widgets
A widget works as a shortcut to let you preview or use an
application. Several widgets have been installed on your phone
by default. You can download more widgets from Android
Market.
To add a widget to the Home screen:
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1. Touch and hold the blank area on the Home screen to open
the Select action menu.
2. Touch Add widgets to open the Choose widget menu.
3. Touch the widget you want to add to the Home screen.
Folders
Adding a Folder to the Home screen
1. Touch and hold the blank area on the Home screen to open
the Select action menu. Touch Add folder to open the
Select folder menu.
2. Select the folder you want to add to the Home screen.
Renaming a Folder on the Home screen
1. On the Home screen, touch the folder you want to rename
to open it. Touch and hold the title bar of the folder to open
the Rename folder dialog box.
2. In Folder name, enter the new folder name, and touch OK.
Changing the Wallpaper
1. On the Home screen, touch , and touch Wallpaper to
open the Select wallpaper from menu.
2. Do any of the following:
Touch Gallery to select a picture and set it as the wallpaper.
Touch Live Wallpapers to select a picture and set it as the
wallpaper.
Touch Wallpapers to select a picture and set it as the
wallpaper.
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Using a microSD Card
Installing the microSD Card
1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Insert the microSD card into the card slot as shown in the
figure.
When inserting the microSD card, ensure that the gold
contact area faces down.
Using the microSD Card as USB Mass Storage
To transfer all your favorite music and pictures from your PC to
your phone’s microSD card, set the microSD card as USB mass
storage.
1. Connect your phone to your PC with the USB cable provided.
Your PC will detect the microSD card as a removable storage
device.
2. Touch Turn on USB storage in the dialog box that opens to
confirm that you want to transfer files. You can now transfer
files from your PC to your phone’s microSD card.
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When your microSD card functions as USB mass storage,
your phone will not use this memory space.
Removing the microSD Card
1. Touch > Settings.
2. Scroll down the screen, and touch SD card & phone storage
> Unmount SD card.
3. Touch OK to remove the microSD card.
2 Calling
To make a phone call, you can dial a number using the dialer or
touch a number saved in your contact list, on a web page, or in
a document. When you are in a call, you can answer other
incoming calls or redirect them to your voicemail. You can also
set up conference calls with several participants.
Your phone is Dual-SIM, Dual-Standby. When you are in a
call using one SIM card, the other SIM card is out of
service and you cannot use it to receive other calls.
Making a Call
To make a call, you can use the Phone application, or select a
number from Contacts or Call log.
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When you are in a call, you can touch to return to the
Home screen and use other functions. To return to the calling
screen, flick the notification bar down and touch Current call.
Do not block the microphone at the bottom of your
phone if you want your voice heard by the other parties
in a call.
Making a Call with the Dialer
1. Touch > Phone to display the dialer. If you are already
working with Contacts or Call log, touch the Phone tab.
2. Touch the appropriate number keys to enter the phone
number.
3. Touch or to initiate the call.
Making a Call from Contacts
1. Touch > Contacts to display the contact list. If you are
already working with Phone or Call log, touch the Contacts
tab.
2. In the list, touch the contact you want to call.
3. Touch and then select SIM1 or SIM2 to dial the phone
number.
Making a Call from Call Log
1. Touch > Phone > Call log to display the call log. If you
are already working with Contacts or Phone, touch the Call
log tab.
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2. Touch the log entry you want to call.
If you touch and hold the log entry, a menu containing
multiple options will open.
Answering and Rejecting a Call
Answering a Call
When you receive a phone call, the incoming call screen opens.
If you have previously saved the caller's number in Contacts,
the caller's name and number are displayed. If the caller's
number is not saved in Contacts, the caller's number is
displayed.
Drag to to answer the call.
Ending a Call
During a call, touch to hang up.
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