Huawei P6 User Manual
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User Guide
Contents
Contents............................................................................................ i
Foreword.......................................................................................... 1
Safety precautions ............................................................................ 2
Preparations ..................................................................................... 3
Your phone at a glance 3
Inserting or removing a micro-SIM card 4
Inserting or removing a microSD card 5
Charging the battery 7
Powering your phone on and off 8
Setting up your phone for the first time 8
Getting started ................................................................................. 9
Gestures 9
Locking and unlocking the screen 10
Getting to know your home screen 11
Using the notification panel 14
Accessing applications 15
Texting 15
Turning on gloves mode 18
Personalizing your phone ................................................................ 19
Setting the theme 19
Changing the wallpaper 19
Setting the home screen transition effect 19
Organizing home screen widgets and application icons 20
Organizing home screen icons using folders 20
Customizing Me Widget 21
Customizing your home screens 22
Customizing switch shortcuts on the notification panel 23
Managing profiles 23
Setting tones 24
Changing the font size 24
Setting the screen unlock method 25
Adjusting the screen brightness 26
Calls ............................................................................................... 27
Smart dialing 27
Answering or rejecting a call 27
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Viewing the call log 28
What you can do during a call 28
Making a conference call 29
Answering a third-party call 29
Making emergency calls 29
Other call services 30
People ............................................................................................ 32
Creating a contact 32
Searching for a contact 32
Copying contacts 32
Importing or exporting contacts 33
Adding a contact to your favorites 34
Deleting contacts 34
Merging contacts 34
Sharing contacts 34
Contact groups 35
Messaging ...................................................................................... 37
Sending a text message 37
Sending a multimedia message 37
Replying to a message 37
Searching for a message 38
Managing messages 38
Modifying message settings 39
Browser.......................................................................................... 40
Browsing web pages 40
Managing bookmarks 40
Setting the home page 41
Clearing your browsing history 41
Modifying browser settings 41
Email .............................................................................................. 42
Adding a POP3 or IMAP email account 42
Adding an Exchange account 42
Switching between email accounts 43
Sending emails 43
Checking your emails 43
Removing an email account 44
Modifying email account settings 44
Multimedia ..................................................................................... 45
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Camera 45
Gallery 48
Music 50
Internet connection ......................................................................... 54
Mobile data connection 54
Setting up a Wi-Fi connection 54
Wi-Fi Direct 55
Sharing your phone's mobile data connection 56
Controlling your data usage 58
Sharing data ................................................................................... 60
Bluetooth 60
Using DLNA 61
Connecting your phone to a computer 61
Connecting your phone to a USB storage device 63
File Manager................................................................................... 65
Creating a folder 65
Searching for a file 65
Copying, cutting, and pasting a file 65
Compressing or decompressing files 66
Renaming a file 66
Deleting a file 66
Creating a shortcut for a file or folder 66
Checking the memory status 67
Managing applications .................................................................... 68
Downloading applications 68
Installing an application 68
Viewing applications 68
Uninstalling an application 69
Clearing the application cache 69
Huawei applications ........................................................................ 70
Backup 70
Cloud Sync 71
Phone Finder 71
Google services ............................................................................... 73
Gmail 73
Talk 74
Maps 74
YouTube 75
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Play Store 76
Basic utilities .................................................................................. 77
Calendar 77
Clock 78
Calculator 79
Notes 79
Weather 79
FM radio 81
Accounts and sync........................................................................... 83
Adding an account 83
Deleting an account 83
Turning on data synchronization 83
Modifying account synchronization settings 84
Settings .......................................................................................... 85
Turning on or off airplane mode 85
Tone settings 85
Display settings 86
Turning on the power manager 86
Setting the date and time 87
Changing the system language 87
Modifying location service settings 88
Setting the PIN of your SIM card 88
Restoring factory settings 89
Online update 89
Accessibility 89
FAQs .............................................................................................. 90
Legal Notice ................................................................................... 92
Index ................................................................................................. i
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Foreword
Thank you for choosing the
This guide introduces you to the features and functions of your new phone and safety
precautions. 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 P6
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
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. Radio waves
from the phone may erase the information stored on them.
Do not expose your phone to extreme temperatures or use it at a
location with flammable materials, 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
Noise reduction
microphone
Status indicator Screen
Headset jack Micro-SIM card slot
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microSD card slot Volume button
Power button
Earpiece Micro USB port
Rear camera Flashlight
Speaker Microphone
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Proximity sensor
Front camera
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Preparations
Buttons
•When your phone is powered off, press and hold to power it
on.
•Press to turn on or off the screen. 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 or removing a micro-SIM card
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 dimensions of a standard micro-SIM card are 15 mm x 12 mm x 0.76 mm (0.59 in. x
0.47 in. x 0.03 in.).
Be careful when using the eject tool to avoid hurting yourself or damaging
the phone. Keep the eject tool away from children.
Don't insert or remove the micro-SIM card when your phone is powered on.
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Preparations
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b
1.
Insert the end of an eject tool or paper clip into the hole next to the micro-SIM
card tray to release it.
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 push the tray back into place.
a Apply pressure to the front end of the SIM card to make sure it's not
portruding out as you insert the tray into the card slot.
b Once the front end of the card has been inserted, apply pressure to the
rear end of the card and fully insert the tray into the slot.
Inserting or removing a microSD card
You can expand your phone's storage capacity with a microSD card. See the following
figures for reference.
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1.
Insert the end of an eject tool or paper clip into the hole next to the microSD
card tray to release it.
2. Gently pull out the microSD card tray.
3. Follow the directions on the microSD card tray to place the microSD card in the
tray, and then push the tray back into place.
To remove a microSD card:
1.
On the home screen, touch then the
2.
Under
DEVICE
, touch
Storage
.
3.
Touch
Unmount SD card
4.
Insert the end of an eject tool or paper clip into the hole next to the microSD card tray to
release it.
5.
Carefully take out the microSD card.
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All
tab.
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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.
Use the provided USB cable and power adapter to connect your phone to a power outlet,
or use the USB cable itself 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 age of the battery.
• 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.
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Preparations
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
> OK.
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 on 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.
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
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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.
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
• Method 1: Press to lock the screen.
• Method 2: 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
Unlocking the screen
1.
If the screen is off, press to turn it on.
2. Drag right toward to unlock the screen.
Screen lock
.
From the lock screen, you can also drag left toward a preconfigured
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.
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Status icons
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Getting started
Signal strength No signal
Enhanced Data Rates for
GPRS network connected
3G network connected
Roaming Airplane mode enabled
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GSM Evolution (EDGE)
network connected
High Speed Downlink
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 voicemails 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
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Getting started
Portable Wi-Fi hotspot
on
Connected to a VPN Headset plugged in
Connected to a computer USB tethering on
More notifications
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.
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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
.
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 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 .
Using the notification panel
Flick down from the status bar to open the notification panel.
Touch to delete all notifications.
Touch to display the settings screen.
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Touch the switch shortcuts on the notification panel to turn on or
off the functions.
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 want 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.
2. Touch to select an input method.
To change your phone's default input method, touch on the home
All
screen. Then touch the
Default
>
to select an input method.
tab. Under
PERSONAL
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, touch
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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,
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Touch to enter numbers and symbols.
Touch to enter emoticons.
Touch to switch the input language.
When you are typing in English, touch to switch between
QWERTY and 9-key keyboards.
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•Touch to switch between lowercase and uppercase letters.
•Touch and hold or quickly touch twice to turn on caps lock.
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Touch to enter numbers.
•Touch to activate voice input.
•Touch and hold to open the
Input options
•Touch to enter a space.
•Touch and hold to switch to another input method.
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•Touch to enter a period.
•Touch 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.
Editing text
Learn how to select, cut, copy, and paste text on your phone.
menu.
•
Select text
: Touch and hold the text to bring up . Then drag and
to select more or less text, or touch
Select all
to select all text in a text
box.
•
Cut text
•
Copy text
: Select text and touch
: Select text and touch
Cut
.
Copy
.
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Paste text
insertion point, and touch
: Touch where you want to insert the text, drag to move the
Paste
to paste the text you copied or cut.
Configuring an input method
1.
On the home screen, touch then the
All
Getting started
tab.
2. Under
3. Under
PERSONAL
Keyboard & input methods
configure.
, touch
Language & input
.
, touch the input method you want to
Turning on gloves mode
Gloves mode lets you perform touchscreen operations even while wearing
gloves.
1.
On the home screen, touch then the
2. Touch the
Gloves mode
swi tch to enable gl oves mode.
All
tab.
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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 want to modify.
CUSTOMIZE CURRENT THEME
.
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.
Setting the home screen transition effect
Set home
1.
On the home screen, touch and hold a blank area to display the
dialog box.
screen
2. Touch
3. Select a home screen transition effect.
Transitions
.
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Set home
Personalizing your phone
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 want 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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Personalizing your phone
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 units that is displayed on your home screen for
Removing a widget unit
1.
Touch and hold Me Widget until your phone vibrates, and then release your
finger.
2. Touch
3. Touch for the widget unit you want to remove.
4. Touch
Touch to customize
Done
.
to enter editing mode.
Adding a widget unit
1.
Touch and hold Me Widget until your phone vibrates, and then release your
finger.
2. Touch
3. Flick left or right across the widget unit list, select a widget unit and drag it to
Touch to customize
a blank area on Me Widget.
Me Widget's size cannot be adjusted, so space is limited. If there is not
enough space for a new widget unit, you have to delete some of the existing
to enter editing mode.
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ones first to make space.
Personalizing your phone
4. Touch
Done
.
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, and then release your
finger.
2. Touch
3. Touch and hold a widget unit until your phone vibrates, and drag it to the new
4. Touch
Touch to customize
position.
Done
to enter editing mode.
.
Customizing your home screens
Re-arranging home screens
1.
On a home screen, touch and hold a blank area to display the
dialog box.
2. Touch
3. Touch and hold a home screen thumbnail until your phone vibrates, and drag
Thumbnails
it to the new location.
.
Set home screen
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
.
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
3. Touch to delete a home screen.
Thumbnails
.
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Set home screen
Set home screen
Personalizing your phone
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
Preset profiles cannot be deleted.
1.
On the home screen, touch .
2. Touch >
3. Select the profile you want to delete.
4. Touch
DELETE
Delete
.
.
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5. Touch OK.
Setting tones
Setting the ringtone
1.
On the home screen, touch then the
All
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tab.
2. Under
3. Touch
4. Touch
DEVICE
, touch
Sound
.
Phone ringtone
displayed dialog box:
•
Ringtone
•
Music
: choose from the default selection.
: choose from the audio files you have saved to your phone.
APPLY
.
and select either of the following options from the
Setting notification tones
1.
On the home screen, touch then the
2. Under
3. Touch
4. Select a tone type.
5. Select a tone.
6. Touch
DEVICE
, touch
Sound
.
Notification tone
You can configure the email notification tone only after you have set up an
email account.
APPLY
.
.
All
tab.
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.
Setting the screen unlock method
Face unlock
1.
On the home screen, touch then the
All
tab.
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2. Under
3. Touch
PERSONAL
Screen lock
, touch
Security
>
Face Unlock
.
.
4. Follow the onscreen instructions to take a photo of your face.
Your phone will use face unlock as the primary unlock method.
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
Screen lock
and select another unlock method.
Unlocking the screen with a pattern
1.
On the home screen, touch then the
2. Under
3. Touch
PERSONAL
Screen lock
, touch
>
Pattern
Security
.
All
tab.
.
4. Follow the onscreen instructions to set a screen unlock pattern.
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.
Unlocking the screen with a PIN
screen,
1.
On the home screen, touch then the
2. Under
3. Touch
PERSONAL
Screen lock
, touch
>
PIN
Security
.
All
tab.
.
4. Follow the onscreen instructions to set a screen unlock PIN.
After a PIN is set, you will have to enter it every time you want to unlock the phone screen.
If you enter incorrect PINs 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.
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