Huawei Sonic User Manual
Huawei Sonic User Manual

Huawei Sonic User Manual

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  • Page 1 Welcome to HUAWEI U8650-1 User Guide...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 Reading Before Proceeding...........1 1.1 Safety Precautions............... 1 1.2 Legal Notice................. 2 1.3 Personal Information and Data Security ........4 2 Getting to Know Your Mobile Phone........6 2.1 Mobile Phone View ..............6 2.2 Installing Your Mobile Phone ............7 2.3 Power On or Off Your Mobile Phone .........
  • Page 3 4.10 Joining and Separating Contacts..........25 5 Using the Onscreen Keyboard..........26 5.1 Displaying the Keyboard Panel..........26 5.2 Customizing Keyboard Settings..........27 6 Messaging ................28 6.1 SMS and MMS................28 6.2 Email..................30 7 Getting Connected...............32 7.1 Using the Smart Traffic Manager..........32 7.2 GPRS/3G...................
  • Page 4 10.2 Customizing Your Account Synchronization......53 11 Using Other Applications ...........54 11.1 Using the Calendar ..............54 11.2 Using the Clock................ 56 11.3 Using the Calculator ..............57 11.4 Using the Notepad ..............57 12 Managing Your Mobile Phone ...........57 12.1 Setting the Date and Time ............
  • Page 5: Reading Before Proceeding

    1 Reading Before Proceeding 1.1 Safety Precautions Please read the safety precautions carefully to ensure the correct use of your mobile phone. Do not crash, throw, or puncture your mobile phone. Avoid the falling, squeezing, and bending of your mobile phone. Do not use your mobile phone in a moist environment, such as the bathroom.
  • Page 6: Legal Notice

    No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior written consent of Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. The product described in this manual may include copyrighted software of Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. and possible licensors. Customers shall not in any manner...
  • Page 7 Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. shall not be responsible for the legality , quality, or any other aspects of any software installed on this product, or for any uploaded or downloaded third-party works, such as texts, images, videos, or software.
  • Page 8: Personal Information And Data Security

    Ltd. has made necessary changes to the platform. Therefore, this product may not support all the functions that are supported by the standard Android platform or may be incompatible with third-party software. Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. shall not be liable for any of such situation.
  • Page 9 • 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. • Some applications require and transmit location information. As a result, a third- party may be able to share your location information.
  • Page 10: Getting To Know Your Mobile Phone

    2 Getting to Know Your Mobile Phone 2.1 Mobile Phone View 2.1.1 Phone at a Glance All the pictures in this guide are for your reference only. The actual appearance and display features depend on the mobile phone you purchase. Earpiece Home key Menu key...
  • Page 11: Installing Your Mobile Phone

    The second microphone Headset jack Power key 2.1.2 Key Functions at Your Fingertips • Press and hold to power on your mobile phone. • Press and hold to open the Phone options menu. • Press to lock the screen when your mobile phone is active. •...
  • Page 12: Installing The Battery

    1. Remove the battery cover. 2. Insert the SIM card. 2.2.2 Installing the Battery 1. Press the center on the back of the phone and open the battery cover with another finger. 2. Angle the edge labeled 1 (with the contacts) into the bottom end of the battery slot. 3.
  • Page 13: Important Information About The Battery

    2.2.4 Important Information About the Battery • If the battery has not been used for a long period of time, you may not be able to power on your mobile phone immediately after you begin charging the battery. Allow the battery to charge for a few minutes with the phone powered off before attempting to power on the phone.
  • Page 14: Power On Or Off Your Mobile Phone

    2.3 Power On or Off Your Mobile Phone 2.3.1 Powering On Your Mobile Phone Press and hold . The first time you power on your phone, you will be asked to sign in to your account and set up your mobile phone. 2.3.2 Setting Up Your Mobile Phone The first time you power on your mobile phone, the phone displays a setup wizard to help you set up the phone.
  • Page 15: Using The Touchscreen

    2.3.6 Using Airplane Mode Some locations may require you to turn off your phone’s wireless connections. Rather than powering off your phone, you can place it in Airplane mode. 1. Press and hold 2. Touch Airplane mode in the options menu. 2.4 Using the Touchscreen 2.4.1 Touchscreen Actions •...
  • Page 16: Home Screen

    2.5.2 Unlocking the Screen 1. Press to wake up the screen. 2. Drag the lock icon from left to right to unlock the screen. If you have set up a screen unlock pattern, you will be prompted to draw the pattern on the screen to unlock it.
  • Page 17: Notification And Status Icons

    Touch and hold one of the shortcuts until the mobile phone vibrates, you can drag it to your desired location or move it to the trash. You can also drag a screen item to the shortcut position. 2.6.1 Notification and Status Icons Call in progress Bluetooth is on Missed call...
  • Page 18: Notifications Panel

    Synchronizing data Synchronization failed GPRS in use EDGE in use Mobile network signal 3G in use strength Application update Application install complete available 2.6.2 Notifications Panel Your mobile phone will notify you when you receive a new message or there is an upcoming event.
  • Page 19: Viewing Other Parts Of The Home Screen

    2.6.3 Viewing Other Parts of the Home Screen 10:23 10:23 Flick your finger left or Press to view thumbnails right across the Home of the Home screen and its screen. extensions. Touch a thumbnail to open the screen. Touch > Home settings > Advanced settings > Screen number to set the screen number.
  • Page 20: Changing The Wallpaper

    Removing a Screen Item 1. Touch and hold an item on the Home screen until the item expands and the mobile phone vibrates. 2. Without lifting your finger, drag the item to the trash can. When the item and the trash can turn red, the item is ready to be removed.
  • Page 21: Application List

    • Select a new icon for the screen item. 3. Touch Save. 2.7 Application List Application list holds icons for all of the applications on your phone. You can touch on the Home screen to open the application list. 2.7.1 Moving Icons in the Application List 1.
  • Page 22: Calling

    1. Connect your mobile phone to your PC with the USB cable. Your PC will detect the microSD card as a removable disk. 2. Open the notification bar, and then touch USB connected. 3. Touch Turn on USB storage in the dialog box that opens to confirm that you want to transfer files.
  • Page 23: Answering Or Rejecting A Call

    3.1.1 Making a Call with the Dialer Application 1. Touch > Dialer to display the dialer. If you are already working with Contacts or Call log, touch the Dialer tab. 2. Touch the appropriate numeric keys to enter the phone number. Your mobile phone supports the SmartDial function, that is, when you touch numbers on the dialer, the phone automatically searches among your contacts and lists the matching results based on the accuracy.
  • Page 24: Ending A Call

    3.2.2 Ending a Call During a call, touch End to hang up. 3.2.3 Rejecting an Incoming Call Drag the to the left to reject the call. You can touch the bar at the bottom of the screen to reject a call and send the caller a message.
  • Page 25: Other Operations During A Call

    3.3 Other Operations During a Call 3.3.1 Making a Conference Call If you receive a new call while you are already on a call, you can connect the second call to the call you are on. This feature is known as conference calling. You can also set up a conference call with multiple callers.
  • Page 26: Using Call Log

    record folder in the root directory. If the call is ended while being recorded, the recording stops. 3.4 Using Call log The Call log contains a list of calls that you have dialed, received, or missed. You can use the call log to reference a recently called number quickly or add an incoming number to your contact list.
  • Page 27: Adding A Contact

    3. Wait for the SIM card contents to be loaded. Select the contacts you want to import or touch Select all to select all contacts. 4. Touch Copy. 5. If you have more than one account on your phone, touch the account into which you want to import the contacts.
  • Page 28: Editing A Contact

    4.6 Editing a Contact You can make changes to the information you have stored for a contact at any time. 1. In the contacts list, touch and hold the contact whose details you want to edit, and then touch Edit contact in the options menu. 2.
  • Page 29: Managing Groups

    2. Touch OK to confirm that you want to delete the contact. 4.9 Managing Groups 4.9.1 Creating a Group 1. Press > Contacts, and then touch the Groups tab. 2. In the groups list, touch , and then touch Create group. 3.
  • Page 30: Using The Onscreen Keyboard

    4.10.1 Joining Contacts Make sure you have added an account and have duplicate contacts in Contacts, and they are saved in your phone. 1. Touch > Contacts. 2. Touch a duplicated contact. 3. Touch Joined Contacts > Add contact. 4. Select the contact to be joined to combine two duplicate contacts. Two contacts will be joined together and displayed as one contact.
  • Page 31: Customizing Keyboard Settings

    5.1.1 Choosing an Input Method 1. Touch and hold the space where you enter your text until the Edit text menu is displayed. 2. Touch Input method. 3. Select the input method. The keyboard panel will be displayed automatically. 5.1.2 Using the Android Keyboard q w e r t y u i o p a s d f g h j k Touch to delete a character...
  • Page 32: Messaging

    2. Select an input method to customize the keyboard settings. 6 Messaging The Messaging application allows you to exchange text messages (SMS) and multimedia messages (MMS) with anyone using an SMS-or-MMS-capable phone. With the Email application you can read and send emails. 6.1 SMS and MMS 6.1.1 Opening Messaging Touch...
  • Page 33: Opening And Viewing A Multimedia Message

    2. Enter a phone number in the To field, or touch to select a contact from Contacts. 3. Touch the composition text box to start entering your message. If you want to enter a smiley face, touch , and then touch Insert smiley. 4.
  • Page 34: Email

    one or more message thread, and then touch Reply. 6.1.6 Copying a Text Message to Notepad or Calendar 1. In the message list, touch a text message thread to open it. 2. Touch and hold one of the messages, and then touch Copy message to. 3.
  • Page 35: Viewing An Email Message

    After the initial setup, your Email opens to the screen you were viewing the last time the application was opened. If, however, the Email application has not been used for a period of time, it displays the contents of your Inbox or the accounts screen (if you have more than one account).
  • Page 36: Getting Connected

    6.2.5 Deleting an Email Account 1. On the accounts screen, touch and hold the email account you want to delete. 2. Touch Remove account. 3. Touch OK. 6.2.6 Changing Email Account Settings You can change a number of settings for an account, including how often you check for emails, how you are notified of a new mail, and details about the servers the account uses to send and receive mails.
  • Page 37: Gprs/3G

    3. Touch Next. 4. Enter the notification thresholds in the Set daily traffic reminder and Set monthly traffic reminder fields. 5. Touch Finish. 6. You can now view the data traffic in Traffic statistics. You can modify the monthly traffic limit and notification thresholds in Settings. 7.2 GPRS/3G Your mobile phone will be automatically configured to use your wireless service provider’s GPRS/3G/EDGE service (if available) when you turn on the phone for the...
  • Page 38: Sharing Your Phone's Data Connection

    7.3.1 Turning On Wi-Fi 1. Touch > Settings. 2. Touch Wireless & networks, and then select the Wi-Fi check box to turn on Wi-Fi. 7.3.2 Connecting to a Wireless Network 1. After turning on Wi-Fi, touch > Settings. 2. Touch Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi settings. You will see a list of detected Wi-Fi networks in the Wi-Fi networks section.
  • Page 39: Browser

    1. Connect a USB cable to a computer. The computer will automatically recognize the phone. 2. Download and install ActiveSync 4.5 or a later version. 3. After the installation, you are able to use USB tethering. 7.4.2 Sharing Your Phone’s Data Connection via USB To use USB tethering in different operating systems, you may need to prepare your computer to establish a network connection via USB.
  • Page 40: Setting A Home Page

    Open the browser options menu and perform one of the following operations, touch • New window: Touch to open a new window. • Bookmarks: Touch to display bookmarks. • Windows: Touch to go to the web preview screen. You can switch to another web page or open a new web page on this screen.
  • Page 41: Bluetooth

    Opening a Bookmark 1. In a browser window, touch , and then touch Bookmarks. On the Bookmarks screen, touch the History tab to view the pages you have visited. Or touch the Most visited tab to view the pages you have visited most frequently.
  • Page 42: Entertainment

    • Object Push Profile (OPP): allows you to transfer files through Bluetooth. • Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP): allows you to use a stereo Bluetooth headset. • A/V Remote Control Profile (AVRCP): allows you to control what plays through the Bluetooth headset remotely.
  • Page 43: Taking Photos And Recording Videos

    8.1 Taking Photos and Recording Videos The camera is a combination of camera and camcorder that you can use to shoot and share pictures and videos. 8.1.1 Opening Your Camera • Touch > Camera to open the camera. The camera opens in landscape mode, ready to take a picture or record a video.
  • Page 44: Using The Gallery

    8.1.3 Viewing Your Photos 1. After taking a photo, a thumbnail of the photo you have just taken is shown in the upper right corner of the capture screen. Touch the thumbnail to view it. 2. Touch the onscreen button to do any of the following: •...
  • Page 45: Viewing A Picture

    8.2.1 Opening the Gallery Touch > Gallery to open the viewer. The Gallery application categorizes your pictures and videos by storage location and stores these files in folders. Touch a folder to view the pictures or videos inside. 8.2.2 Viewing a Picture 1.
  • Page 46: Enjoying The Music

    6. Disconnect the mobile phone from the PC. 8.3.2 Opening the Music Library Touch > Huawei Music to open the music library. Music Library automatically scans for music stored on your SD card and displays them in Albums,Songs,Playlists,Folders. Touch More to view music of other types.
  • Page 47: Playing Music

    8.3.3 Playing Music 1. Touch a type in music library. 2. Touch the music file you want to play. By default, the album cover is displayed in music playing screen. You can flip left or right to switch to visualization effects or lyrics screen. During the music playing, press .
  • Page 48: Listening To Fm Radio

    8.3.6 Playing Music in Playlists 1. In music library, touch the type of Playlists. 2. Press and hold the playlist you want to play. 3. Touch Play to play the playlist. 8.4 Listening to FM Radio FM Radio lets you listen to FM radio stations on your mobile phone. Since FM Radio uses the provided wired stereo headset as the antenna, connect the headset first to the audio jack of your phone before you open the application.
  • Page 49: Creating A Google Account

    sign in to your Google account. If you already have a Google account, touch Sign in and enter your username and password. 9.1 Creating a Google Account If you do not have a Google account, you can create one: 1. After reading the setup information, touch Next. 2.
  • Page 50: Creating And Sending An Email

    9.2.2 Switching Between Accounts 1. In the mail list, touch , and then touch Accounts. 2. Touch the account that contains the email you want to read. 9.2.3 Creating and Sending an Email 1. In the mail list, touch , and then touch Compose. 2.
  • Page 51: Using Talk

    9.2.6 Customizing Your Gmail Settings In the mail list, touch , and then touch More > Settings to customizing your Gmail. 9.3 Using Talk Talk is Google’s instant messaging service. You can use it to communicate in real time with other people using Talk on a phone or on the web. 9.3.1 Opening Talk Touch >...
  • Page 52: Using Maps

    9.3.5 Setting Notifications for New Instant Messages Whenever you receive an instant message, your mobile phone can play a sound, vibrate, or display an icon. To set up one of these handy notifications, start in the friends list, and then touch .
  • Page 53: Using Youtube

    9.4.2 Opening Maps Touch > Maps to open the application. 9.4.3 Searching for Places of Interest 1. On the map, touch , and then touch Search. 2. Enter the place you want to search for in the search box, and then touch the Search icon.
  • Page 54: Using Market

    3. You will see a number of search results displayed below the notification bar. Scroll through the results and touch a video to watch it. 9.5.3 Sharing a Video 1. While watching a video, touch More, and then touch Share. 2.
  • Page 55: Synchronizing Information

    section, you can see other applications from the same developer, link to the developer's website, or send the developer an email. 4. To install the item, touch FREE > OK (if the item is free) or Buy, whichever is displayed. 5.
  • Page 56: Adding An Account

    10.1.1 Adding an Account When you add an account, Contacts compares contacts from the newly synchronized account with contacts from your existing mobile phone accounts and attempts to merge duplicates into a single entry in Contacts. While it is presented as a single contact entry, the contact data itself is not merged.
  • Page 57: Customizing Your Account Synchronization

    10.2 Customizing Your Account Synchronization You can configure background data use and synchronization options for all the applications on your phone. You can also configure what kind of data you synchronize for each account. For some accounts, synchronizing is two-directional; changes that you make to the information on your mobile phone are made to the copy of that information on the web.
  • Page 58: Using Other Applications

    11 Using Other Applications 11.1 Using the Calendar Use Calendar to create and manage events, meetings, and appointments. Depending on your synchronization settings, the calendar on your phone can be synchronized with the internet-based calendar you use. 11.1.1 Opening the Calendar Touch >...
  • Page 59: Setting An Event Reminder

    11.1.3 Setting an Event Reminder 1. On any calendar view, touch an event to view its details or an event summary. 2. Touch the Add reminder button to add a reminder. Or touch the reminder’s “-” button to delete an existing reminder. 3.
  • Page 60: Using The Clock

    11.2 Using the Clock In addition to displaying the date and time, the Clock application displays information about the weather and your phone. You can also use Clock to turn your mobile phone into an alarm clock. 11.2.1 Opening the Clock Touch >...
  • Page 61: Using The Calculator

    11.3 Using the Calculator Use the calculator to solve simple arithmetic problems or use its advanced operators to solve more complex equations. 11.3.1 Opening the Calculator Touch > Calculator to open the application. 11.3.2 Switching to the Advanced panel On the Calculator screen, flick the screen to the right or left to switch between Advanced panel and Basic panel.
  • Page 62: Setting The Display

    3. Touch Set date. On the set date screen, touch to adjust the date, month, and year, and then touch Set when the configuration is complete. 4. Touch Select time zone, and then select the desired time zone from the list. Scroll the list to view more time zones.
  • Page 63: Setting Phone Services

    12.3.2 Adjusting the Volume You can adjust the volume from the Home screen or any application screen (except during a call or when playing music or videos). Press the Volume keys to adjust volume to the level you desire. You can also adjust the volume from the settings screen. 1.
  • Page 64: Setting Text-To-Speech

    wireless service provider about data roaming fees. 12.4.3 Switching off the Data Service 1. On the Settings screen, touch Wireless & networks > Mobile networks. 2. Clear the Data enabled check box. 12.5 Setting Text-to-Speech Use the Text-to-Speech settings to configure the Android text-to-speech synthesizer, for applications that can take advantage of this feature.
  • Page 65: Protecting Your Mobile Phone With A Screen Lock

    You can dial emergency numbers any time from your mobile phone. 12.6.2 Protecting Your Mobile Phone with a Screen Lock Pattern You can set up a screen lock pattern to lock your phone. 1. On the Settings screen, touch Location & security > Set up screen lock > Pattern.
  • Page 66: Managing Applications

    • After you have entered the wrong pattern twenty times, you will be taken directly to the Google account interface. After you have entered your Google account password, you will be able to reset the unlock pattern. 12.7 Managing Applications 12.7.1 Viewing an Installed Application 1.
  • Page 67: Using All Backup

    2. Touch an application in the list. Then touch Move to SD card to move the bulk of the application from the phone’s internal storage. The Storage section of the application’s details screen shows details about the memory used by the application. If the application can be moved, the Move button is active.
  • Page 68: Resetting Your Mobile Phone

    12.9 Resetting Your Mobile Phone 12.9.1 Backing Up My Data You can use your Google account to back up your mobile phone’s settings to Google servers. If you replace your mobile phone, the settings you have backed up will be transferred to the new mobile phone the first time you sign in to your Google account.
  • Page 69 Medical Device • Follow rules and regulations set forth by hospitals and health care facilities. Do not use your device when using the device is prohibited. • Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum distance of 15 cm be maintained between a device and a pacemaker to prevent potential interference with the pacemaker.
  • Page 70: Operating Environment

    • In a motor vehicle, do not place the device over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area. Otherwise, the device may hurt you owing to the strong force when the air bag inflates. • Do not use your device while flying in an aircraft. Power off your device before boarding an aircraft.
  • Page 71 Accessories Choose only batteries, chargers, and accessories approved for use with this model by the device manufacturer. The use of any other type of battery, charger, or accessory may invalidate any warranty for the device, may be in violation of local rules or laws, and may be dangerous.
  • Page 72: Cleaning And Maintenance

    • Improper battery use may result in a fire, explosion or other hazard. • Promptly dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations. • The device should only be connected to products that bear the USB-IF logo or have completed the USB-IF compliance program. Cleaning and Maintenance •...
  • Page 73 Emergency Call You can use your device for emergency calls in the service area. The connection, however, cannot be guaranteed in all conditions. You should not rely solely on the device for essential communications. Certification Information (SAR) This device meets guidelines for exposure to radio waves. Your device is a low-power radio transmitter and receiver.
  • Page 74 Caution Changes or modifications made to this device not expressly approved by Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. may void the FCC authorization to operate this device. Disposal and Recycling Information This symbol on the device (and any included batteries) indicates that they should not be disposed of as normal household garbage.
  • Page 75: Faq

    Web site regularly for up-to-date information. EU Regulatory Conformance Hereby, Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. For the declaration of conformity, visit the Web site www.huaweidevice.com/ certification.
  • Page 76 How do I set the unlock pattern? Touch > Settings > Location & security > Set up screen lock > Pattern. How can I change the keyboard mode? Touch and hold the area where you write text and then select the input method you prefer.
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