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Huawei U526 User Guide

Wonderful Communication, Mobile Life.
Welcome to U526 Handset from Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
HUAWEI U526 Handset
User Manual
Copyright © 2006 Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
All Rights Reserved
Trademarks
and HUAWEI are trademarks of Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. All other
trademarks mentioned in this manual are the property of their respective holders.
Notice
The information in this manual is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made in the preparation of this manual to ensure accuracy of the contents, but all statements, information, and recommendations in this manual do not constitute the warranty of any kind, expressed or implied. The handset, accessories and battery are authorized to be used in France.
Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
Address: Administration Building, Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., Bantian, Longgang District, Shenzhen, P. R. China Postal Code: 518129 Website:
0Hhttp://www.huawei.com
Safety Precautions
Please read the safety precautions carefully to ensure the correct and safe use of your wireless device. For detailed information, see the section of “
1HWarnings and Precautions”.
Do not switch on your phone when it is prohibited to use mobile phones or when the phone may cause interference or danger.
Do not use your phone while driving.
Follow any rules or regulations in hospitals and health care facilities. Switch off your phone near medical apparatus.
Switch off your phone in aircraft. The phone may cause interference to control signals of the aircraft.
Switch 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 is allowed to service or repair the phone.
Do not place your phone and its accessories in containers with strong electromagnetic field.
Do not place magnetic storage media near your phone. Radiation from the phone may erase the information stored on them.
Do not put your phone in a high-temperature place or use it in a place with flammable gas such as a gas station.
Keep your phone and its accessories away from children. Do not allow children to use your phone without guidance.
Use approved batteries and chargers only to avoid explosions.
Observe any laws or regulations on the use of wireless device. Respect others’ privacy and legal rights when using your wireless device.
Strictly follow the relevant instructions on page while using the USB cable. Otherwise, your phone or PC may be
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damaged.
Table of Contents
1 Getting to Know Your Phone................................................................................................ 3H1
Packing List.................................................................................................................... 4H1
Your Phone..................................................................................................................... 5H2
2 Getting Started.................................................................................................................... 6H11
Loading the Battery...................................................................................................... 7H11
Unload the Battery ....................................................................................................... 8H11
Charging the Battery .................................................................................................... 9H12
Loading the USIM Card............................................................................................... 10H14
Loading and Removing a Memory Card...................................................................... 11H16
Switching On/Off......................................................................................................... 12H17
3 Call Services....................................................................................................................... 13H19
Making and Answering Calls ....................................................................................... 14H19
Operations during a Call .............................................................................................. 15H23
4 Text Input ........................................................................................................................... 16H27
“Pinyin” Text Input ...................................................................................................... 17H27
Stroke Simplified Chinese............................................................................................ 18H29
Stroke Traditional Chinese ........................................................................................... 19H31
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Bopomofo Chinese.......................................................................................................
20H31
“Abc” Text Input .......................................................................................................... 21H33
T9 English Text Input................................................................................................... 22H34
“123” Numeric Input.................................................................................................... 23H35
Symbol Input................................................................................................................ 24H36
5 Using the Functions Menu.................................................................................................. 25H37
6 Contacts.............................................................................................................................. 26H39
Viewing Details............................................................................................................ 27H39
Searching for a Contact Entry ...................................................................................... 28H40
Adding a New Contact Entry ....................................................................................... 29H41
Deleting a Contact Entry.............................................................................................. 30H42
Copying a Contact Entry.............................................................................................. 31H42
Mark All....................................................................................................................... 32H43
Unmark All................................................................................................................... 33H44
Sending a Contact Entry............................................................................................... 34H44
Viewing the Memory Status......................................................................................... 35H45
My Business Card ........................................................................................................ 36H45
Backup Contacts .......................................................................................................... 37H46
Restore Contacts .......................................................................................................... 38H46
Speed Dialing Numbers ............................................................................................... 39H46
Groups.......................................................................................................................... 40H47
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7 Calls ................................................................................................................................... 41H51
Missed Calls................................................................................................................. 42H51
Received Calls.............................................................................................................. 43H53
Dialed Calls.................................................................................................................. 44H54
8 Messages ............................................................................................................................ 45H57
Creating Text Messages................................................................................................ 46H57
Creating Multimedia Messages.................................................................................... 47H58
Text Message (SMS).................................................................................................... 48H61
Multimedia Message (MMS) ....................................................................................... 49H67
New Postcard ............................................................................................................... 50H73
Push Inbox ................................................................................................................... 51H74
Settings......................................................................................................................... 52H75
9 Multimedia ......................................................................................................................... 53H79
Camera ......................................................................................................................... 54H79
Video Camera............................................................................................................... 55H82
Voice Recorder............................................................................................................. 56H84
Viewing Images............................................................................................................ 57H85
Playing Video............................................................................................................... 58H87
Playing Music .............................................................................................................. 59H88
Streaming ..................................................................................................................... 60H89
10 Tools................................................................................................................................. 61H91
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STK..............................................................................................................................
62H91
Calendar ....................................................................................................................... 63H91
To Do ........................................................................................................................... 64H95
Memo Pad .................................................................................................................... 65H97
Alarm Clock................................................................................................................. 66H97
Calculator..................................................................................................................... 67H99
World Time .................................................................................................................. 68H99
Stopwatch................................................................................................................... 69H100
Timer.......................................................................................................................... 70H100
Unit Converter............................................................................................................ 71H100
Currency Converter.................................................................................................... 72H101
Service Dial Number.................................................................................................. 73H102
11 Gallery............................................................................................................................ 74H103
Images........................................................................................................................ 75H103
Music ......................................................................................................................... 76H104
Videos ........................................................................................................................ 77H105
eBooks........................................................................................................................ 78H106
Java ............................................................................................................................ 79H106
Personal...................................................................................................................... 80H106
Memory Card ............................................................................................................. 81H106
12 Browser .......................................................................................................................... 82H107
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Homepage ..................................................................................................................
83H107
Bookmarks ................................................................................................................. 84H109
Go to URL.................................................................................................................. 85H110
Saved pages................................................................................................................ 86H110
Push Inbox ..................................................................................................................87H111
Select Profile...............................................................................................................88H111
13 Streaming ....................................................................................................................... 89H113
Playing Stream Media Files ....................................................................................... 90H113
Operations during Playing Stream Media Files.......................................................... 91H114
Operations on URL Files............................................................................................ 92H114
14 V-Call ............................................................................................................................. 93H117
Introduction to the Screen Functions.......................................................................... 94H117
Function Options........................................................................................................ 95H118
15 Connections.................................................................................................................... 96H121
USB............................................................................................................................ 97H121
Notes to the Functions of the Connections................................................................. 98H126
Data Account.............................................................................................................. 99H127
SYNCML................................................................................................................... 100H127
16 APPS .............................................................................................................................. 101H131
Applications & Games ............................................................................................... 102H131
Download More ......................................................................................................... 103H133
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Memory Status ...........................................................................................................
104H134
17 DRM............................................................................................................................... 105H135
18 Settings........................................................................................................................... 106H137
Call Forwarding ......................................................................................................... 107H137
Phone Setup................................................................................................................ 108H139
Profiles ....................................................................................................................... 109H142
Wallpaper ................................................................................................................... 110H144
Colour Themes........................................................................................................... 111H144
Connect ...................................................................................................................... 112H144
Video Call Setup ........................................................................................................ 113H145
Call Setup................................................................................................................... 114H146
Network Setup............................................................................................................ 115H152
Security Setup ............................................................................................................ 116H153
19 Warnings and Precautions............................................................................................... 117H157
Electronic Device....................................................................................................... 118H157
Hospital...................................................................................................................... 119H157
Area with Inflammables and Explosives.................................................................... 120H157
Traffic Safety.............................................................................................................. 121H158
Storage Environment.................................................................................................. 122H159
Children Safety .......................................................................................................... 123H159
Operating Environment.............................................................................................. 124H159
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Cleaning and Maintenance.........................................................................................
125H160
Environmental Protection........................................................................................... 126H161
Emergency Call.......................................................................................................... 127H161
Battery........................................................................................................................ 128H161
Charger....................................................................................................................... 129H162
Using the USB Cable ................................................................................................. 130H163
Rules for Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy ........................................................ 131H163
20 Acronyms and Abbreviations.......................................................................................... 132H165
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1 Getting to Know Your Phone
Your U526 can operate in WCDMA 2100 and GSM/GPRS 900/1800/1900. It can switch from one network to another automatically. So you can enjoy the mobile telecommunication services at any time.
Note:
The services supported by your phone must be supported by the network where your phone locates. For details, please consult your local network operator.
Packing List
Your phone package box contains the following articles:
z One U526 mobile phone z One cable charger z One Li-polymer battery z One USB data cable z One stereo headset z One hand strap z One user manual z One CD-ROM disk which contains HUAWEI U526 MOBILE PHONE PC Assistant
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Your Phone

Fro nt View and Back View

Earpiece
Camera
Screen
Scroll key
Left function key
Quick menu/Option key
Send key
Clear/Return key
Charger connector/Cable c onnector
Right function key OK key
Browser shortcut key
Power/End key
Character/Number keys
Microphone
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Strap ho le
Battery latch
Camera

Side View

Headset jack
Volume keys
External screen
Loudspeaker
Battery
Record key
Memory card slot
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Key-board View

Scroll key
Left function key
Quick menu/Option key
Send key
Clear/Return key
OK key
Right function key
Browser shortcut key
Power/End key
Character/Number keys
Microphone
Charger connector/Cable connecto

Keys

Key Description
z Make or answer a call. z In standby mode, press this key to access the Calls screen. z Press this key to end an ongoing call or reject an incoming call. z When it is not on the Home screen, press this key to return to the
Home screen.
z Press and hold this key to power on; or press and hold it to power off
in standby mode.
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Key Description
z It is a clear key when in editing mode. Press it to delete a character
before the cursor. However, when you press and hold it for a moment, you will clear all the characters you have entered.
z Go back to the previous menu. z Press it to activate the function indicated at the left of the prompt bar
on the screen.
z In standby mode, press it to access the Gallery screen. z Press it to activate the function indicated on the right of the prompt
bar on the Home screen.
z In standby mode, press it to access the AAPS screen. z In standby mode, press it to access the Quick Menu screen. z On an option list screen, press it to check the checkboxes to the right
of the options.
In standby mode, press it to access the Bookmarks screen.
z Press it to start the prompt functions on the prompt bar. z In standby mode, press it to access the main menu.
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Key Description
Up:
z On a menu or on a mode selection screen, press it to scroll upward. z In standby mode, press it to access the Tools screen.
Down:
z On a menu or on a mode selection screen, press it to scroll
downward.
z In standby mode, press it to access the Profiles screen.
Left:
z On a menu or on a mode selection screen, press it to scroll leftward. z In standby mode, press it to access the Contacts screen.
Right:
z On a menu or on a mode selection screen, press it to scroll rightward. z In standby mode, press it to access the Messages menu.
Character/ Number keys
z Used to enter numbers or characters. z When menu items are numbered, press one of them to access a
corresponding menu item.
z On the main menu screen, press a Character/Number key to access a
menu whose location on the screen corresponding to that of the key.
For instance, you can press
to access the APPS screen, or
to access the Browser screen.
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Key Description
Record key/Camera shortcut key
z In standby mode with the flip opened, press and hold it for a moment
to activate the camera.
z During a call, press it to activate the voice recorder. z In standby mode with the phone folded, press and hold it to start
recording, and press it again to end the recording.
z In standby mode with the phone folded, press it to activate the
external screen and display relevant information.
z During charging with power off and the flip closed, press it to
display a blinking cylinder on the external screen. When the charging completed, the cylinder stops blinking.
Volume keys
z In standby mode or during a call, press it to adjust the volume of the
earpiece.
z In standby mode with the phone folded, press it to activate the
external screen and display relevant information.
z During charging with power off and the flip closed, press it to
display a blinking cylinder on the external screen. When the charging completed, the cylinder stops blinking.
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Home Screen

Icon bar
Desktop
Prompt bar
Icon bar
This area displays the phone status. The following table illustrates all the icons that may appear on this bar.
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Icon Description
Indicating signal strength. The more the horizontal bars appear, the stronger the signal is.
The phone is in GSM network currently.
The phone is in WCDMA network currently.
You are using the roaming service.
Network connection state.
Security connection state of the network.
The phone is in a call.
Alarm clock is enabled.
You have new text messages.
You have new PUSH messages.
You have new multimedia messages.
You have new voice mail.
The vibration mode is enabled.
In mute mode.
The normal profile is activated.
Call line 1 is enabled currently.
Forwarding all incoming voice calls to line 1.
Call line 2 is enabled currently.
Forwarding all incoming voice calls to line 2.
The headset is plugged in.
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Icon Description
Your PC connects to the Internet through your phone.
Indicating battery power level.
Desktop
This area displays the operations and the function options.
Prompt Bar
This area displays the available operations at present. The content displayed here varies with different screens.
z Press to execute the operation indicated on the left of the prompt bar.
z Press to execute the operation indicated on the right of the prompt bar.
z Press to start the selected function in the menu or the function option interface.
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2 Getting Started

Loading the Battery
To load the battery:
1. Fit the battery into the battery slot on back of the phone.
2. Press the battery down until it clicks into place.
Unload the Battery
Always unload the battery after your phone is switched off. Otherwise, your phone may be damaged.
To unload the battery:
1. Push the battery latch upward.
2. Take out the battery.
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Charging the Battery
Before charging the battery, please read carefully the following precautions.
Cautions:
z When you charge the battery for the first time, please charge it for at least 12
hours.
z The battery discharges if you do not use it for a long time, please charge it before
you use it again.
z The charging time depends on the environmental temperature and the age of the
battery.
z The battery can be recharged repeatedly, but it will eventually wear out. After
normal charging, if the time that the battery powers your phone becomes much shorter than usual, please replace the battery with one of the same type.
z Do not strike or shock violently the battery or toss it; otherwise, liquid leakage,
body damage, overheating, explosion or fire may occur to the battery.
z Charge the battery by using the charger supplied with your phone. z You can charge the battery at any time you want and use your phone during
charging.
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z When you charge the battery with your phone powering on, the battery level icon
will appear on the upper right corner of your phone screen. In battery charging, the horizontal bars of the icon will blink continuously. When the horizontal bars fill up the whole icon and the icon stops blinking, it indicates that the charging is completed.
z During charging with your phone powered off, a cylinder icon indicating the power
level of the battery will appear on the screen and will blink continuously. When the cylinder is filled and stops blinking, it indicates that the charging is completed.
Note:
When the battery power level is very low, the phone makes alert sounds and displays the corresponding prompt boxes. When the battery power level is too low to support normal operation of the phone, the phone will switch off automatically.

Charging with a Cable Charger

Before charging the battery with a cable charger, please make sure that the battery has been properly loaded into your phone.
To charge the battery:
1. Plug in the connector of the charger to an electrical outlet.
2. As shown in the following figure: Insert the plug of the charger into the connector of the
phone. Before the insertion, please make sure that the arrow on the charger output jack points to the front side of the phone.
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3. After charging, pull out the charger plug from the electrical outlet at first, and then press
and hold the gray buttons on both sides of the charger output jack and pull out the charger plug from the phone.
Loading the USIM Card
Your USIM card contains such information as phone numbers and contacts. Load your USIM card before using your phone. To use the USIM card properly, please read the following instructions carefully:
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Note:
z Keep the USIM card out of the reach of children. z The USIM card and the metal contactors are easily damaged by scratching or
bending. So be careful when you carry, load or remove it.
z Always disconnect the charger from the phone before loading or removing the
USIM card.

Loading the USIM Card

To load the USIM card:
1. Switch off the phone and remove the battery.
2. Put the card at the card slot entrance. Be aware of the direction of the card.
3. Slide the USIM card into the card slot as shown in the following figure.

Removing the USIM Card

To remove the USIM card, power off your phone and take out the battery. Then press the
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USIM card with one finger and slide it out of the slot.
Loading and Removing a Memory Card
The U526 phone supports a memory card (mini-SD) with a capacity up to 512MB.
1. Remove the rubber cap from the memory card slot; then insert the memory card into the
slot, as shown in the following figure.
2. After inserting the memory card completely, put on the rubber cap.
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3. To remove a memory card, open the rubber cap and press the memory card gently. Now
the memory card will pop up automatically. Then take it out as shown in the following figure.
Switching On/Off

Switching On

Ensure that the USIM card is in your phone and that the battery has been charged.
Press and hold

Switching Off

Press and hold

Access Codes

If you have set the phone password and the PIN is ON, you have to enter the corresponding
until power is on.
until power is off.
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access codes when you switch on your phone. For setting and changing the access codes, please refer to “Settings/Security Setup” on page 133H153.
Phone Password
The phone password is used to protect your phone from unauthorized use. The phone password is preset as 0000 for a U526 phone.
PIN
The PIN (Personal Identification Number) code is used to protect your USIM card from unauthorized use. Usually you are supposed to get the PIN code when you get the card from your USIM card provider. If you have not got or you have lost it, please consult your service provider.
PIN 2
Some USIM cards provide PIN 2 code. Some special functions such as the “Fixed Dialer Number” are not available until you enter the PIN 2 code and, at the same time, your USIM card must support these functions.
PUK
To unlock the locked USIM card, you have to enter the PUK (PIN Unblocking Key) code. Usually you are supposed to get the PUK code when you get the card from your USIM card provider. If you have not got or you have lost it, please consult your service provider.
PUK 2
Some USIM cards provide PUK 2 code which is used to unlock the locked PIN 2 code. Usually you are supposed to get the PUK 2 code when you get the card from your USIM card provider. If you have not got or you have lost it, please consult your service provider.
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