Huawei Y511 U251 User Guide
Y511
Quick Start Guide
Personal Information and Data
Security
The use of some functions or third-party applications on your
device could result in your personal information and data being
lost or becoming accessible to others. Several measures are
recommended to help you protect personal and confidential
information.
Place your device in a safe area to prevent it from
unauthorized use.
Set your device screen to lock and create a password or
unlock pattern to open it.
Periodically back up personal information kept on your
SIM/UIM card, memory card, or stored in your device memory.
If you change to a differe nt device, be sure to move or delete
any personal information on your old device.
If you are worried about virus es when you receive messages
or emails from a stranger, you can delete them without
opening them.
If you use your device to browse the Internet, avoid websites
that might pose a security risk to avoid theft of your personal
information.
If you use services such as Wi-Fi tether or Bluetooth, set
passwords for these services to prevent unauthorized access.
When these services are not i n use, turn them off.
Install or upgrade device security software and regularly scan
for viruses.
Be sure to obtain third-party applications from a legitimate
source. Downloaded third-party applications should be
scanned for viruses.
Install security software or patches released by Huawei or
third-party application providers.
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Some applications require and transmit location information.
As a result, a third-party may be able to share your location
information.
Your device may provide detection and diagnostic
information to third-party application providers. Third party
vendors use this information to improve their products and
services.
If you have concerns about the security of your pers onal
information and data, please contact mobile@huawei.com.
Phone at a Glance
Installing the SIM Card
There are two steps to install the SIM card:
1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Insert the SIM card.
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(Optional) Installing the microSD
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Card
If you want to expand your phone memory, you can also insert a
microSD card.
1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Insert the microSD card into the card slot as shown in the
diagram.
Do not insert or remove the SIM/USIM or microSD card
when the phone is powered on as it may damage your
phone. Removing the microSD card when the phone is
running will also cause the phone to automatically shut
Installing the Battery
1. Angle the edge l abeled a (with the contacts) into the top
end of the battery com partment.
2. Push the edge labeled b into the compartment un til the
battery clicks firmly into place.
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Charging the Battery
Before charging the battery, ensure that it has been properly
installed on your phone.
1. Connect the charger to USB cable.
2. Connect the charger to a power outlet.
3. Connect the USB cable to the phone to start charging.
If your phone is powered on, the battery icon on the notification
bar displays the charging status. The icon indicates the battery
is fully charged.
Touchscreen Actions
Using your finger on the touchscreen, you can operate your
phone conveni ently.
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Powering On Your Mobile Phone
If personal identification number (PIN) protection is enabled
using the mobile phone.
Press and hold
The first time you power on your phon e, you will be asked to
sign in to your account and set up your mobile phone.
(Power key)
located on the right side of the device.
on your mobile phone, you must enter your PIN be fore
Power-On Setup
When you turn on your phone for the first time, you can follow
the onscreen instructions to complete the setup, or skip the
setup and do it at another time.
Powering Off Your Mobile
Phone
1. Press and hold (Power key) to open the options menu.
2. To uc h Power off.
3. Tou ch OK.
Locking the Screen
When your phone is on, press
If your phone is idle for a while, the screen will lock
automatically.
(Power key)
to lock the screen.
Unlocking the Screen
1. Press (Powe r key) to wake up the screen.
2. Drag the lock icon from left to right to unlock the screen.
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area of the screen to the shortcut position.
Home Screen
Touch and hold a shortcut, you can then drag it to your
desired location. You can also drag an icon from another
Adding a New Home Screen Item
1. On the home screen, touch .
2. Touch and hold an item to add it to the home screen.
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Moving a Home Screen Item
1. Touch and hold an item on the home screen until the item
expands in size.
2. Without lifting your finger, drag the item to the desired
position on the screen, and then rele ase it.
Removing a Home Screen Item
1. Touch and hold an item on the home screen until the item
expands.
2. Without lifting your finger, drag the item to Remove.
When the item and the remove icon turn red, the item is
ready to be removed.
3. Release the item to remove it from the home screen.
Importing Contacts from a SIM
Card
1. In the contact list, touch > Import/export.
2. Select the SIM card to copy contacts from and touch Next.
3. Select copy contacts to Phone contact and touch Next.
4. Select the contacts yo u want to import and then to uch
OK to import.
Adding a Contact
1. In the contact list, touch .
2. If you have more than one account with contacts, touch
the account to which you want to add the contact.
3. Enter the contact’s n ame, and then add detailed
information su ch as phone n umber and add ress.
4. When you are finished, touch DONE to save the contact
information.
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Making a Call with the Dialer
Application
1. On the home screen, touch or > Phone to
display the dialer.
2. Touch the appropriate number keys to enter the phone
nu mbe r.
3. Tou ch at the bottom to initiate the call.
Your mobile phone supports the smart dial function, that is,
when you touch numb ers on the dialer, the phone automat ically
searches among your contacts and lists the matching results
ordered according to the accuracy of the match. If no contacts
match the information entered, the phone will not display any
result.
Creating and Sending a
Multimedia Message
You can use multimedia messages to make everyday
communications very special. You can record a mes sage and
send it as an audio file, sing 'Happy Birthday' and send it to
friend, or send a slideshow of photographs of a special event.
The possibilities are endless.
1. On the home screen, touch > Messaging > .
2. Enter a phone number or a contact's name in the Type
name or number field, or touch to select one or
more contacts.
3. Tou ch Ty p e text message to start entering your messa ge.
4. Tou ch > Add subject to add the message subject.
5. Tou ch to add a picture, audio, video file, etc.
6. When the message is ready to be sent, touch .
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