Huawei XT H1611 User Manual

Huawei Ascend® XT

User Guide

Contents

Unboxing your Phone

Transferring Data

First Use and Initial Setup

Installing Applications

Getting to know your phone 1

Inserting a SIM card and microSD card 1

Charging your phone 2

Turning your phone on and off 3

Using the Backup application to transfer data 4

Transferring data between your phone and a

computer 5

Copying contacts from an old phone to a new phone 6

Initial setup 7

Connecting to the Internet 7

Sharing applications using a microSD card 8

Uninstalling an application 8

Getting Started

Locking and unlocking the screen 9

Touchscreen gestures 10

Status and notification icons 12

Home screen 14

Taking a screenshot 18

Notifications 18

Personalizing your phone 20

Entering text 22

Calls and Contacts

Making calls 24

Answering or rejecting a call 26

Functions available during a call 28

Answering a third-party call 29

Making a conference call 30

Viewing the call log 30

Turning on pocket mode 31

Call settings 31

Creating a contact 33

Adding contact details quickly 34

Importing or exporting contacts 34

Managing contacts 37

Finding a contact 38

Viewing contacts from different accounts 39

Adding a contact to your favorites 39

Contact groups 39

Messaging and Email

Sending a message 41

Replying to a message 42

Searching for messages 43

Deleting threads 43

Managing messages 43

Blocking spam messages 44

Managing common phrases 44

Adding a message signature 45

Adding an email account 45

Sending an email 47

Checking your emails 48

Managing VIP contacts 48

Account settings 49

Contents

Camera and gallery

Accessing the viewfinder 50

Taking a photo 50

Launching the camera from the gallery 51

Capture modes 51

Shooting a video 54

Camera settings 55

Gallery 56

Scanning a QR code 59

Accessing the Internet

Connecting to the Internet using mobile data 60

Connecting to the Internet using Wi-Fi 60

Sharing your mobile Internet with other devices 62

Transferring data using Bluetooth 65

Transferring data using Wi-Fi Direct 66

Backup and Restore

Using the Backup application to back up and restore

data 68

Restoring factory settings 69

File Management

Viewing files 70

Sharing files 71

Creating folders 71

Renaming files 71

Copying, moving, or deleting files 72

Creating or extracting archives 72

Excluding small images 73

Storing private files in a safe 73

Contents

Phone Manager

Optimizing your system 74

Managing data usage 74

Harassment filter 75

Battery management 75

Tools

Calendar 76

Clock 78

Weather 81

Notepad 83

Calculator 85

Sound recorder 85

Mirror 87

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Settings

Enabling location access 88

Increasing indoor positioning accuracy 89

Configuring the display settings 90

Sound settings 91

Changing the screen unlock method 91

Navigation bar 92

Airplane mode 92

Using the floating dock 93

Setting your SIM card PIN 94

Setting up an account 95

Setting the date and time 96

Changing the system language 96

Viewing your phone's specifications 96

Viewing the available storage space 96

Encrypting a microSD card 97

Formatting the microSD card 97

Accessibility Features

About your phone's accessibility features 98

TalkBack 98

Magnification gestures 101

Using the power button to end a call 102

Adjusting the screen response time 103

Color correction 103

Contents

Appendix

About this guide 104

Personal Information and Data Security 104

List of safety features 105

Legal Notice 106

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Power button

Headset jack

Status indicator

Front camera

Volume button

USB port

Microphone

Speaker

Camera

Flash

Earpiece

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

Your phone's 2-in-1 card slot is located on the upper left side of the phone. You can

insert 1 nano-SIM card and 1 microSD card.

Tips:

•

Your phone only supports nano-SIM card. Contact your carrier for a new or

replacement nano-SIM card if needed.

•

Only use standard nano-SIM card to avoid damaging the SIM card tray.

•

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.

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•

Store the SIM eject pin out of the reach of children to prevent accidental swallowing or

injury.

Press and hold the power button, and then select to turn off your phone.

To remove the card tray, insert the SIM eject PIN included with your phone into the

small hole next to the card tray.

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Insert a SIM card or microSD card into the card tray.

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.

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

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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.

Battery status indicator

The battery status is indicated by your phone's indicator light and the battery icon in the

status bar.

•

If the status indicator blinks red and the battery icon changes to the battery level

is below 4%.

•

The status indicator and the battery icon indicate the battery status during charging. A

red status indicator and a

10%. A yellow status indicator and a battery icon indicate that the battery level

is between 10% and 90%. A green status indicator and a battery icon indicate

that the battery level is between 90% and 100%. A green status indicator and a

battery icon indicate that the battery is fully charged and you can unplug the

charging cable from your phone.

If your phone does not respond when you press the power button, this indicates that the

battery is empty. Charge your battery for at least 10 minutes using a genuine Huawei

charger, and then turn on your phone.

battery icon indicate that the battery level is below

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.

Transferring Data

Using the Backup application to transfer

data

Use the Backup application to transfer data from your old phone to your new phone.

Features may vary depending on your carrier.

Back up new data

Restore previously backed up data

More settings

Backing up data to a microSD card

You can back up data on your old phone to a microSD card. For more information on

inserting or removing a microSD card, see Inserting a SIM card and microSD card.

Data that can be backed up: contacts, messages, call log, photos, audio, videos, files, and

applications.

Open

Backup

Touch

Backup

SD card

Select the data you want to back up. No backup password is required if you back up

photos, audio, videos, and documents. To back up other types of data, follow the

onscreen instructions to set a backup password.

Touch

Back up

By default, backup data is saved to the

Restoring data from a microSD card

Insert the microSD card containing the backup files into your new phone. For more

information on inserting microSD cards, see

Open

Touch

Restore

Select the backup you want to restore.

If the backup data is encrypted, enter the encryption password when prompted.

Select the data you want to restore, and then touch

Backup

Restore from SD card

HuaweiBackup

Inserting a SIM card and microSD card.

folder in

Start restoration

Files

Transferring data between your phone and a

computer

Transfer the data on your old phone to your computer, and then transfer it to your new

phone.

Connect your phone to a computer using a USB cable. Swipe down from the status bar

Photos

Files

and touch

Once installed, double-click on the new disk drive to manage files. The drive name should

be your phone's model number.

•

Photos

: View photos that are stored on your phone.

•

Files

: Transfer files between your phone and a computer.

•

If no connection type is specified, your phone will remain in charging mode.

. Your computer will automatically install any necessary drivers.

Transferring Data

Copying contacts from an old phone to a new

phone

Use any of the following methods to copy contacts from your old phone to your new

phone.

SIM card

Storage

device

Bluetooth

Backup

Computer

Other

methods

Use the SIM import feature to copy SIM card contacts to your new phone.

For more information, see

If both phones have a microSD slot, export your contacts to a microSD

card in vCard format on the old phone, and then copy the contacts to the

new phone. For more information, see

device.

Enable Bluetooth on both your old and new phones, and import your

contacts using Bluetooth. For more information, see

using Bluetooth.

If your old phone supports Backup, back up your contacts, and restore

them to your new phone. For more information, see

application to back up and restore data.

Sync contacts on your old phone to a computer, and then sync these to a

new phone using a phone management application (such as HiSuite).

•

Install social networking applications and synchronize your contacts.

•

Importing contacts from a SIM card.

Importing contacts from a storage

Importing contacts

Using the Backup

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 Phone and Feature 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.

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

Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel.

In the

Shortcuts

tab, touch and hold to open the Wi-Fi settings screen.

Turn on the Wi-Fi switch. Your phone will list available Wi-Fi networks.

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.

Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel.

In the

Shortcuts

Disable mobile data when not required in order to save battery power and reduce data usage.

tab, touch to enable mobile data.

Installing Applications

Sharing applications using a microSD card

Save installation packages to a microSD card to share them with other phones.

Installation packages from third-party sources may contain viruses or malicious software and

should be installed with caution. Only install applications from trusted sources.

Insert the microSD card containing the installation package into your phone.

Open

to install.

A warning message may be displayed during the installation process. Always read these messages carefully. If you wish to proceed with the installation, touch turn on the applications. After you have finished installing the application, touch

settings

installing applications downloaded from unofficial sources.

After installation, the application will be visible on your home screen.

Files

, locate the installation package on the microSD card, and then touch

Unknown sources

Security

and turn off the

Settings

switch to allow your phone to install third-party

Unknown sources

Settings

switch to prevent your phone from

and then

Advanced

Uninstalling an application

Free up space on your phone and boost performance by removing unused applications.

Some pre-installed system applications cannot be removed.

Settings

Touch

Uninstall

Apps

, select the application you want to uninstall, and then touch

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

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.

Settings

, touch

Display

Sleep

, and then select

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.

Touch

: Touch an item once. For example, touch to

select an option or open an application.

Getting Started

Double touch

: Touch the 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

: Touch and 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

: Swipe your fingers on the screen. For

example, in the

Notifications

tab, swipe 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.

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.

Getting Started

Spread fingers apart

the screen. For example, spread two fingers apart to

zoom in on a picture or web page.

Pinch fingers together

on the screen. For example, pinch two fingers

together to zoom out on an image.

: Spread two fingers apart on

: Pinch two fingers together

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.

Signal strength No signal

Connected over GPRS Connected over EDGE

Connected over HSPA/HSPA+/

WCDMA

Vibration mode enabled Headset inserted

Airplane mode enabled No SIM card found

Silent mode enabled Bluetooth enabled

Connected over Long Term

Evolution (LTE)

Getting Started

Charging Alarm enabled

Battery low Battery full

Notification icons

Notification icons are displayed on the left-hand side of the status bar when you receive

a new message, notification, or reminder.

Missed calls Call in progress

New emails New messages

Select an input method New voicemail

Connected over Wi-Fi Wi-Fi network available

Downloading data Uploading data

Upcoming events Phone memory full

Synchronizing data Synchronization failed

problem

Portable Wi-Fi hotspot

enabled

USB tethering enabled

More notifications

Connected to a VPN

Receiving location data from

GPS

Getting Started

Home screen

Getting to know your home screen

Your home screens are where you can find your favorite widgets and all your

applications.

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

Virtual navigation bar keys

•

Back

: Touch to return to the previous screen or close an application. When

entering text, touch to close the onscreen keyboard.

Home

: Touch to return to the home screen.

Recent

: Touch to access the list of recently used applications.

Switching between home screens

Getting Started

Swipe left or right to view the extended home screens. Touch

the default home screen.

Home

to return to

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

in the

rotate

Shortcuts

tab to enable or disable automatic screen rotation.

Auto-

Getting Started

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, touch and hold a blank area to open the home screen editor. Touch

WIDGETS

the home screen.

and select a widget. Touch and hold the widget and drag it to a blank area on

You must have enough space on the home screen to add widgets. If there is not enough space,

add another home screen or free up some space.

Getting Started

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 remove

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.

Getting Started

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

screenshot.

By default, screenshots are saved to the

Screenshots

Shortcuts

folder in

tab to take a full

Gallery

Notifications

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.

Swipe up on the screen, or touch

panel.

Customize shortcut switches

shortcut switch to the desired location for easier access.

Viewing notifications on the lock screen

New notifications (such as missed calls and messages) are displayed on the lock screen.

Swipe right on a lock screen notification to view its details.

By default, your phone will only display lock screen notifications for certain applications. If you

want to enable lock screen notifications for more applications, see Managing notification

permissions.

Back

: Swipe up on the shortcuts tab, and then touch

Home

to close the notification

Edit

. Drag the

Getting Started

Managing notification permissions

Disable notifications for an application to prevent unnecessary disturbances.

Open

Touch

application.

Enable or disable notification settings as desired.

Settings

Notification panel & status bar

Notification center

, and then select the desired

Display notifications in do not disturb mode

Notification center

displayed when

, and then turn on the

Define priority interruptions

: Select the desired application in

Priority display

is enabled in do not disturb mode.

switch. Notifications will still be

Notification and status bar settings

Change the notification and status bar settings to customize how notifications and status

reminders are displayed.

Open

down and display settings for the notification and status bar.

Configuring the drop-down settings for the notification bar

•

Touch

phone will go to the notifications tab if you have new notifications, otherwise it will

go to the shortcuts tab.

•

Touch

status bar to open to the notifications tab, or swipe down from the right of the status

bar to open the shortcuts tab.

•

Turn on the

is locked.

Settings

Drag actions

You cannot access the notification panel from the lock screen if you have set a screen lock

password.

, and then touch

Smart selection

Determine from drag position

Notification panel

Notification panel & status bar

. When you open the notification panel, your

. Swipe down from the left of the

switch to access the notification panel when the screen

to configure the drop-

Configuring the display content for the notification and status bar

Turn the

switches on or off to configure the content that is displayed in the status bar.

Turn off the

Display carrier name, Display network speed

Show notification icons

switch to hide notification icons in the status bar.

, and

Remaining battery percentage

Getting Started

Personalizing your phone

Simple home screen

The simple home screen mode uses large icons and fonts to display content in a more

easy-to-read layout.

Open

Touch

screen.

On the simple home screen, you can:

•

Touch application icons or widgets to open them.

•

Touch and hold an icon to open the home screen editor and add or delete

application icons.

•

Touch

•

Touch to add contacts or applications to the home screen.

Settings

Home screen style > Simple

Others

to open the application list and view or open applications.

, and then touch to enable the simple home

•

Touch

Standard home

to exit the simple home screen.

Changing the theme

Personalize your phone's home screen using a wide range of themes and wallpapers.

Open

lock screen methods, wallpapers, application icons, and more.

Themes

, select a theme, and then touch . Touch to mix and match

Getting Started

Changing the wallpaper

Set your favorite images or photos as your phone's wallpaper.

Open

Touch

Select an image, and then follow the onscreen instructions to set it as the wallpaper.

Settings

Wallpaper

and select

, and then touch

Display

Gallery, Live Wallpapers, Photos

, or

Wallpapers

Assigning a ringtone to a contact

Assign a unique ringtone to each contact so that you can easily tell who is contacting

you.

Open

Select the desired contact, and then touch

Select the desired ringtone or music file, and then touch .

Contacts

Phone ringtone

Getting Started

For more information on how to configure call and message ringtones and vibration

settings, see Sound settings.

Changing the font size

The phone's font size can be increased to make words easier to read.

Open

Settings

The

Extra huge

application.

, and then touch

font size will only be displayed in messages, contacts, and the dialer

Display

Font size

to set the system font size.

Entering text

Switching text input methods

Switch between text input methods as desired.

On the text input screen, swipe down from the status bar to open the notification

panel.

Touch

Select input method

method.

If there are no input methods to choose from, go to

Language & input

switch next to the corresponding input method.

in the

Notifications

Default keyboard

tab, and then select the desired input

Settings

Configure input methods

, touch

Advanced settings

, and then turn on the

Android input method

Enter a space Touch and hold to choose another input method

Enter a comma Touch and hold to open the input options menu

Enter numbers and symbols

Getting Started

Switch to voice input

Backspace

Enter a period Touch and hold to enter symbols

Toggle between upper and lower case

The Android input method supports a wide range of languages.

Editing text

You can select, cut, copy, and paste text on your phone.

•

Select text

more or less text, or touch >

•

Copy text

•

Cut text

•

Paste text

•

Share text

: Touch and hold the text to bring up . Drag or to select

Select all

: Select text and touch

: Touch and hold where you want to insert the text, and then touch

: Select text, and then touch

Cut

Copy

to select all text.

to select a sharing method.

Paste

Calls and Contacts

Making calls

Smart dialing

Enter the name, initials, or number of a contact in the dialer. Your phone will display

matching contacts.

Open

Enter the name or initials of a contact in the dialer (for example, Howard Smith or HS).

Your phone will search your contacts and call log and list the results above the dialer.

Dialer

From the list, select the contact you want to call.

Touch to end the call.

Enabling quick calling

Call people quickly even when the screen is switched off.

Open

Touch >

Press and hold the volume down button for one second when the screen is off. When you

hear the alert sound, release the volume down button and say the name of the contact

you want to call. The phone will dial their number.

When using a Bluetooth headset, press and hold the headset dialing key to enable quick calling.

Dialer

Settings

Quick calling

and then turn on the

Quick calling

switch.

Calls and Contacts

Making a call from Contacts

Open

Touch the search bar and enter the name or initials of the person you want to call. For

more information on searching for contacts, see

Touch the contact number.

Contacts

Finding a contact.

Making a call from the call log

View incoming and outgoing calls in the call log and dial the corresponding numbers.

Open

Slide the list up and down to view all calls. Touch the name or number of the person

that you want to call.

Dialer

Making an emergency call

In the event of an emergency, you can make emergency calls from your phone, even

without a SIM card. However, you must be in an area with cellular coverage.

Open

Enter the emergency number for your location in the dialer, and then touch .

The ability to make emergency calls can depend on local regulations and carriers in your area.

Poor network reception or environmental interference may prevent your call from being

connected. Never rely solely on your phone for essential communication during emergencies.

Dialer

Speed dialing

Configure speed dialing for people you call frequently. Simply touch and hold a number

key to dial their number.

is the default key for voicemail. It cannot be used as a speed-dial number.

Open

Touch and hold a number key to associate it with a contact.

Return to the dialer and touch and hold a number key to call the associated contact.

Dialer

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