Huawei H1621 User Manual
User Guide
H1621
Model: H1621
Contents
Unboxing your Phone........................................... 1
Getting to know your phone ....................................... 1
Inserting a SIM card and microSD card ........................1
Charging your phone................................................... 2
Turning your phone on and off.................................... 4
First Use and Initial Setup..................................... 5
Initial setup.................................................................. 5
Connecting to the Internet .......................................... 6
Configuring your fingerprint ID.................................... 7
Getting Started..................................................... 8
Locking and unlocking the screen................................ 8
Touchscreen gestures ..................................................8
Status and notification icons...................................... 10
Home screen ............................................................. 12
Taking a screenshot................................................... 16
Notifications .............................................................. 16
Using fingerprint recognition..................................... 18
Personalizing your phone........................................... 21
Entering text.............................................................. 23
Calls and Contacts.............................................. 25
Making calls .............................................................. 25
Answering or rejecting a call...................................... 28
Functions available during a call................................. 29
Answering a third-party call....................................... 30
Making a conference call........................................... 30
Viewing the call log ................................................... 31
Call settings............................................................... 31
Creating a contact ..................................................... 33
Adding contact details quickly ................................... 33
Importing or exporting contacts ................................ 34
Managing contacts.................................................... 36
Finding a contact....................................................... 38
Viewing contacts from different accounts.................. 39
Adding a contact to your favorites............................. 39
Contact groups..........................................................40
Messaging and Email.......................................... 42
Sending a message.................................................... 42
Replying to a message............................................... 43
Searching for messages .............................................43
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Deleting threads.........................................................44
Managing messages...................................................44
Adding an email account ...........................................45
Sending an email .......................................................46
Checking your emails .................................................47
Account settings ........................................................48
Camera and gallery ............................................ 49
Accessing the viewfinder............................................49
Taking a photo...........................................................49
Launching the camera from the gallery...................... 50
Capture modes ..........................................................50
Shooting a video........................................................54
Camera settings .........................................................54
Gallery .......................................................................56
Scanning a QR code...................................................58
Music and Video................................................. 60
Adding songs to your phone......................................60
Searching for local music............................................60
Listening to music ......................................................60
Setting a song as the ringtone ...................................62
Playing a video...........................................................62
Accessing the Internet........................................ 63
Connecting to the Internet using mobile data ............63
Connecting to the Internet using Wi-Fi.......................63
Transferring data using Bluetooth ..............................66
Settings.............................................................. 68
Enabling location access.............................................68
Configuring the display settings .................................68
Sound settings ...........................................................70
Changing the screen unlock method..........................71
Airplane mode ...........................................................72
Setting your SIM card PIN ..........................................73
Setting up an account................................................74
Setting the date and time...........................................75
Changing the system language ..................................75
Accessibility Features ......................................... 76
About your phone's accessibility features...................76
TalkBack ....................................................................76
Magnification gestures...............................................79
Using the power button to end a call.........................80
Adjusting the screen response time............................80
Color correction.........................................................80
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Appendix............................................................81
About this guide........................................................ 81
Personal Information and Data Security..................... 81
Legal Notice .............................................................. 83
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Unboxing your Phone
Micro USB
port
Front camera
Headset jack
Power
button
Volume
button
SIM/
microSD
card tray
Status
indicator
Earpiece
Light sensor
Getting to know your phone
Do not cover the light sensor, as this will affect
some of the phone's functions. Ensure that you
use a screen protector that has a purpose-built
hole for the light sensor.
Inserting a SIM card and
microSD card
Tips:
•
Your phone only supports nano-SIM cards. Contact
your carrier for a new or replacement nano-SIM card.
•
Only use standard nano-SIM cards to avoid
damaging the SIM card tray.
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Ensure that the card is in the correct position and
keep the card tray level when inserting it into your
phone.
•
Be careful not to hurt yourself or damage your phone
when using the SIM eject pin.
•
Store the SIM eject pin out of the reach of children to
prevent accidental swallowing or injury.
1
Press and hold the power button, and then select
to turn off your phone.
2
To remove the card tray, insert the SIM eject pin
included with your phone into the small hole next to
the card tray.
3
Insert a SIM card or microSD card into the card tray.
4
Insert the card tray back into your phone in the
correct orientation.
Charging your phone
Your phone comes with a long-lasting battery and
efficient power-saving technology. This section
outlines how to care for your battery in order to
maximize its lifespan.
2
Using your battery
•
You can recharge your battery many times, but all
batteries have a limited lifespan. If you notice a
significant deterioration in your phone's battery life,
contact an authorized Huawei service center for a
replacement battery. The battery is built into the
phone and is not removable. Do not attempt to
remove the battery yourself.
•
Your phone may become warm after prolonged use
or when exposed to high ambient temperatures. This
is entirely normal. If your phone becomes hot to the
touch, stop charging it and disable unnecessary
features. Place your phone in a cool location and
allow it to cool down to room temperature. Avoid
prolonged contact with the surface of your phone if
it becomes hot.
•
When charging your phone, only use genuine
Huawei batteries, chargers, and USB cables. Third-
party accessories are a potential safety hazard and
may impair your phone's performance. Avoid using
your phone when it is charging. Do not cover your
phone or the power adapter.
•
Charging times may vary depending on the ambient
temperature and the remaining battery level.
•
A low battery warning will be displayed when the
battery level is low.
•
Your phone will switch off automatically when the
battery is nearly empty.
3
Turning your phone on and off
•
To turn on your phone, press and hold the power
button until your phone vibrates and the screen
turns on.
•
To turn off your phone, press and hold the power
button, and then touch
If your phone does not respond after holding
down the power button for 20 seconds, the
battery may be empty. If so, connect your phone
to a charger to charge the battery.
2 times.
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First Use and Initial Setup
Initial setup
Ensure that the SIM card is inserted correctly before
using your phone for the first time. Read the Quick
Start Guide for more information on how to set up
your phone.
Press and hold the power button to turn on your
phone, and then follow the onscreen instructions to
complete the initial setup.
1
Select your language and region, and then touch
Next
.
2
Proceed to the
will automatically list available Wi-Fi networks.
Select the network you want to connect to, and then
enter the password to access the Internet.
3
Proceed to the
the content carefully, accept the user terms and
Huawei Privacy Policy, and then touch
4
Follow the onscreen instructions to enable Wi-Fi+.
5
Your phone has a fingerprint sensor. Follow the
onscreen instructions to add your fingerprint. You
also need to set a PIN or password in order to unlock
the screen when your phone fails to recognize your
fingerprint.
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On the
Begin
and the EMUI interface should launch. You can now
start using your phone.
Wi-Fi settings
Terms and Conditions
Configuration successful
to complete the settings. Wait for a moment
screen. Your phone
screen. Read
Agree
.
screen, touch
5
Connecting to the Internet
Connect to the Internet using Wi-Fi or mobile data to
surf the web, play games, and use instant messaging
applications.
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
1
Swipe down from the status bar to open the
notification panel.
2
In the
Shortcuts
Wi-Fi settings screen.
3
Turn on the Wi-Fi switch. Your phone will list
available Wi-Fi networks.
4
Select the Wi-Fi network you want to connect to. If
the Wi-Fi network is encrypted, enter the password
when prompted.
Using mobile data
Before using mobile data, ensure that you have
a data plan with your carrier.
1
Swipe down from the status bar to open the
notification panel.
2
In the
data.
Disable mobile data when not required in order
to save battery power and reduce data usage.
tab, touch and hold to open the
Shortcuts
tab, touch to enable mobile
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Configuring your fingerprint ID
Use the fingerprint sensor to unlock the screen, access
the Safe and App Lock, and authorize payments in
third-party applications.
For added security and to ensure that you can still
access your data if your phone fails to recognize your
fingerprint, you will need to set a backup password
when configuring fingerprint unlock.
1
Open
Settings
Fingerprint management
and touch
2
Select
PIN
or
Password
onscreen instructions to set a screen lock password.
3
Once you have configured the password, touch
fingerprint
4
Place your fingertip on the fingerprint sensor. Press
to add your fingerprint.
down lightly on the sensor until your phone vibrates.
Repeat this step using different parts of your
fingertip until your phone has successfully added
your fingerprint.
5
Once you have added your fingerprint, touch OK.
On the
Fingerprint management
Unlock screen
switch to disable fingerprint unlock.
To delete a fingerprint, select the desired
fingerprint on the
screen, touch
Delete
onscreen instructions.
Fingerprint ID
>
.
, and then follow the
screen, turn off the
Fingerprint management
, and then follow the
New
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Getting Started
Locking and unlocking the
screen
Locking the screen
•
Press the power button to manually lock the screen.
•
The screen will lock automatically and enter sleep
mode after it has been idle for a certain period to
reduce power consumption and prevent unintended
operations.
To change the screen sleep time, open
Settings
, touch
Display
>
Sleep
select a time.
Your phone will continue to receive messages,
notifications, and incoming calls when the screen is
locked. The status indicator will flash green when you
receive new notifications. When you receive an
incoming call, the screen will turn on and display the
caller information.
Unlocking the screen
When the screen is off, press the power button to
wake the screen. Slide your finger in any direction to
unlock the screen.
Touchscreen gestures
Use simple touchscreen gestures to perform a variety
of tasks, such as open applications, scroll through lists,
and zoom images.
, and then
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Touch
: Touch an item once.
For example, touch to select
an option or open an
application.
Double touch
target area of the screen
twice in quick succession. For
example, double touch an
image in full screen mode to
zoom in or out.
Touch and hold
hold the target area of the
screen for at least 2 seconds.
For example, touch and hold a
blank area on the home
screen to access the home
screen editor.
Swipe
the screen. For example, in
Notifications
the
left or right on a notification
to dismiss it. Swipe vertically
or horizontally to go to other
home screens, scroll through a
document, and more.
: Touch the
: Touch and
: Swipe your fingers on
tab, swipe
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Drag
: Touch and hold an
item, and then move it to
another position. For example,
use this gesture to rearrange
applications and widgets on
the home screen.
Spread fingers apart
: Spread
two fingers apart on the
screen. For example, spread
two fingers apart to zoom in
on a picture or web page.
Pinch fingers together
:
Pinch two fingers together on
the screen. For example, pinch
two fingers together to zoom
out on an image.
Status and notification icons
Status icons
Status icons are displayed on the right-hand side of the
status bar. Status icons display information about your
phone's status, such as network connection
information, signal strength, battery level, and time.
Status icons may vary according to your region
or carrier.
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Signal strength No service
-5&-5&
Connected over
3G network
Connected over
4G/LTE
No SIM card
found
Airplane mode
enabled
Headset inserted
Roaming
Bluetooth
enabled
Vibration mode
enabled
Receiving
location data
Alarm enabled
from GPS
Silent mode
enabled
Battery full
Charging Battery low
Notification icons
Notification icons are displayed on the left-hand side
of the status bar when you receive a new message,
notification, or reminder.
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Missed calls Call in progress
New emails New messages
Connected over
Wi-Fi
Downloading
data
Upcoming events Uploading data
Synchronizing
data
Login or
synchronization
problem
Connected to a
VPN
USB tethering on
New voicemail
Wi-Fi network
available
Phone memory
full
Synchronization
failed
More
notifications
Home screen
Getting to know your home screen
Your home screens are where you can find your
favorite widgets and all your applications. The
application list has been removed to give you a more
convenient and direct path to your applications.
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Virtual navigation bar keys
Status bar: Displays notifications and status
icons
Main screen: Displays application icons,
desktop folders, and widgets
Screen position indicator: Indicates
which home screen is displayed
Dock: Displays frequently used applications
Navigation bar: Displays virtual navigation
keys
• Back
: Touch to return to the previous screen or
:
close an application. When entering text, touch to
close the onscreen keyboard.
• Home
• Recent
: Touch to return to the home screen.
: Touch to access the list of recently used
applications, or touch and hold to enable dual
windows mode.
Switching between home screens
Swipe left or right to view the extended home screens.
Touch
Home
to return to the default home screen.
On the home screen, pinch two fingers together or
touch and hold a blank area on the screen to access
the home screen editor. You can:
• Set the default home screen
: Touch at the top
of the home screen to set the chosen home screen as
the default home screen.
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• Move a home screen
desired location.
• Add a home screen
furthest to the left or right.
• Delete a blank home screen
bottom of a blank screen.
: Drag the home screen to the
: Touch on the home screen
: Touch at the
Automatic screen rotation
When you rotate your phone, some applications will
automatically adjust the screen orientation to make
them easier to use. This feature also lets you use tilt-
controlled applications.
Swipe down from the status bar to open the
notification panel, and then touch
Shortcuts
rotation.
tab to enable or disable automatic screen
Auto-rotate
in the
Organizing applications and widgets on the home screen
Adding a widget to the home screen
Add frequently used widgets to the home screen for
quick access.
On the home screen, pinch two fingers together to
open the home screen editor. Touch
select a widget. Touch and hold the widget and drag it
to a blank area on the home screen.
You must have enough space on the home
screen to add widgets. If there is not enough
sp ace , ad d an oth er h ome scr een or fre e up som e
space.
Widgets
and
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Moving a widget or icon
On the home screen, touch and hold an application
icon or widget until your phone vibrates. You can then
drag the application icon or widget to the desired
location.
Deleting a widget or icon
On the home screen, touch and hold the application
icon or widget you want to delete until is displayed
at the top of the screen. Drag the unwanted
application icon or widget to .
Creating a folder
Create home screen folders to organize your
applications by type. For example, you can create a
Games folder that contains all of your game
applications.
On the home screen, drag an icon on top of another
icon to create a folder containing both applications. To
rename the folder, open the folder, and then touch the
folder name.
Hiding applications
On the home screen, spread two fingers apart. Touch
Add
, select the applications you want to hide, and
OK
then touch
home screen after they have been hidden.
. Applications will not appear on the
To restore a hidden application to the home
screen, touch
Add
on the hidden
applications screen, deselect the desired
OK
application, and then touch
.
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Taking a screenshot
Your phone comes with a range of screenshot options.
Capture the entire screen or draw a shape on the
screen to take a partial screenshot.
Using the power and volume down buttons
Press the power and volume down buttons at the same
time to take a full screenshot.
Using the screenshot shortcut switch
Open the notification panel, and then touch in the
Shortcuts
tab to take a full screenshot.
By default, screenshots are saved to the
folder in
Gallery
.
Screenshots
Notifications
Status indicator
The status indicator changes color and flashes to
indicate the following:
•
Steady red (not charging): The battery level is
critically low and the phone will turn off
automatically.
•
Steady red (when charging): The battery level is
critically low.
•
Steady yellow (when charging): The battery level is
medium.
•
Steady green (when charging): The battery is almost
full or already full. Unplug the charger when the
battery level reaches 100%.
•
Flashing green (not charging): You have unread
messages, notifications, or missed calls.
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Notification panel
Swipe down from the status bar and open the
notification panel to view notifications.
Swipe left on the notification panel to go to the
shortcuts tab.
Back
Swipe up on the screen, or touch
Home
to close the notification panel.
Customize shortcut switches
shortcuts tab, and then touch
shortcut switch to the desired location for easier
access.
or
: Swipe up on the
Edit
. Drag the
Managing notification permissions
Disable notifications for an application to prevent
unnecessary disturbances.
1
Open
Settings
.
2
Touch
Notification panel & status bar
Notification Manager
application.
3
Enable or disable notification settings as desired.
Display notifications in do not disturb mode
Select the desired application in
and then turn on the
Notifications will still be displayed when
priority interruptions
mode.
, and then select the desired
Priority display
is enabled in do not disturb
>
:
Notification center
switch.
Allow only
Notification and status bar settings
Change the notification and status bar settings to
customize how notifications and status reminders are
displayed.
,
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Settings
Open
panel & status bar
display settings for the notification and status bar.
, and then touch
to configure the drop-down and
Notification
Configuring the drop-down settings for the
notification bar
•
Touch
Drag actions
open the notification panel, your phone will go to
the notifications tab if you have new notifications,
otherwise it will go to the shortcuts tab.
•
Touch
Drag actions
. Swipe down from the left of the status bar
position
to open to the notifications tab, or swipe down from
the right of the status bar to open the shortcuts tab.
•
Turn on the
notification panel when the screen is locked.
You cannot access the notification panel from
the lock screen if you have set a screen lock
password.
>
Smart selection
>
Determine from drag
Notification panel
. When you
switch to access the
Configuring the display content for the
notification and status bar
Turn the
Display network speed
battery percentage
the content that is displayed in the status bar.
Turn off the
notification icons in the status bar.
switches on or off to configure
Show notification icons
, and
Remaining
switch to hide
Using fingerprint recognition
In addition to waking and unlocking the screen, the
fingerprint sensor can also be used to take a photo,
answer an incoming call, and disable an alarm.
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Adding a fingerprint for the first time
See Configuring your fingerprint ID on page 7 for more
information on configuring fingerprint unlock.
Adding, deleting, or renaming a fingerprint
Add multiple fingerprints to make it easier to unlock
your phone. You can also delete or rename
fingerprints.
1
Open
Settings
.
2
Touch
Fingerprint ID
3
Enter the screen lock password, and then touch
Done
.
4
In the
Fingerprint list
•
Touch
New fingerprint
can add up to five in total.
•
Touch a previously added fingerprint to rename
or delete it.
>
Fingerprint management
section, you can:
to add a fingerprint. You
Accessing Safe with your fingerprint
Use your fingerprint to access your Safe without
entering the password.
1
Open
Settings
.
2
Touch
Fingerprint ID
3
Enter the screen lock password, and then touch
Next
.
>
Fingerprint management
.
.
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4
Touch
Access safe
instructions to enter your Safe password and enable
fingerprint recognition.
Once you have completed the settings, touch
Safe
. You can now use your fingerprint to access your
Safe.
, and then follow the onscreen
Files
>
Accessing App Lock with your fingerprint
Use your fingerprint to access locked applications.
1
Open
Settings
.
2
Touch
Fingerprint ID
3
Enter the screen lock password, and then touch
Next
.
4
Touch
Access app lock
onscreen instructions to enter your App Lock
password and enable fingerprint recognition.
Touch
Phone Manager
completed the settings, and then use your fingerprint
to view the App Lock status. You can also use your
fingerprint to access locked applications on the home
screen.
>
Fingerprint management
, and then follow the
>
App lock
once you have
Fingerprint sensor touch gestures
Touch or swipe the sensor with any finger to perform
common tasks.
1
Open
Settings
.
2
Touch
Fingerprint ID
3
In the
Touch and hold gesture
switches for features you want to enable.
.
section, turn on
.
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• Take photo/video
viewfinder, touch and hold the fingerprint sensor
to take a picture.
• Answer call
touch and hold the fingerprint sensor to answer
it.
• Stop alarm
and hold the fingerprint sensor to disable it.
4
In the
Slide gesture
features you want to enable.
• Show notification panel
fingerprint sensor using any finger to open the
notification panel. Tap the sensor twice to clear
all notifications, and swipe up on the sensor to
close the notification panel.
: When using the camera
: When you have an incoming call,
: When your alarm goes off, touch
section, turn on switches for
: Swipe down on the
Personalizing your phone
Changing the theme
Personalize your phone's home screen using a wide
range of themes and wallpapers.
Open
Themes
, select a theme, and then touch
. Touch to mix and match lock screen methods,
wallpapers, application icons, and more.
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Changing the wallpaper
Set your favorite images or photos as your phone's
wallpaper.
1
Open
Settings
and select
2
Touch
Wallpaper
wallpaper
3
In the
Wallpapers
image, and then follow the onscreen instructions to
set it as the wallpaper.
Turn on the
will change every time you shake your phone. Turn on
Random change
the
Album to display
change the wallpaper at the specified time interval.
You can also open
an image, and then touch >
Wallpaper
set the image as the wallpaper.
, and then touch
or
Home screen wallpaper
or
Shake to change
switch. Configure
. Your phone will automatically
. Follow the onscreen instructions to
Display
Lock screen
Live wallpaper
switch. The wallpaper
Gallery
, touch and hold
.
.
tab, select an
Interval
or
Set as
>
Assigning a ringtone to a contact
Assign a unique ringtone to each contact so that you
can easily tell who is contacting you.
1
Open
Contacts
.
2
Select the desired contact, and then touch
.
ringtone
3
Select the desired ringtone or music file, and then
touch
For more information on how to configure call and
message ringtones and vibration settings, see Sound
settings on page 70.
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.
Phone
Changing the font size
Enter numbers and symbols
Enter a comma
Touch and hold to open the input options menu
Enter a space
Touch and hold to choose another input method
Backspace
Switch to voice input
Toggle between upper and lower case
Enter a period
Touch and hold to enter symbols
The phone's font size can be increased to make words
easier to read.
Open
Settings
to set the system font size.
, and then touch
size
The
Extra huge
font size will only be displayed
Display
>
Font
in messages, contacts, dialer application and
device setting.
Entering text
Android input method
The Android input method supports a wide range
of languages.
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