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- Page 1 Wonderful Communication, Mobile Life Welcome to HUAWEI C506 CDMA 1X digital mobile phone from Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. HUAWEI C506 CDMA 1X Digital Mobile Phone User Manual...
- Page 2 Copyright © 2006 Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd All Rights Reserved No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior written consent of Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. Trademarks and HUAWEI are trademarks of Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
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Page 3: Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions Before using the phone, please read the safety precautions carefully and let your children know these, so that you can use your phone correctly and safely. For details, see “Warnings and Precautions”. Do not switch your phone on when the use of mobile phones is prohibited or when the phone may cause interference or danger. -
Page 4: Quick Guide
Quick Guide Display the menu: Write a message ● Press to select Display inbox ● ● items from the menu. Activate alarm ● Press to go back ● Display calendar to upper-level menu. ● Press to return ● to the standby mode. Display phonebook Visit Menu Power on/Power off... -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents 1 Getting to Know Your Phone.................. 1 Phone and Accessories ................1 Your Phone ....................2 2 Getting Started....................6 Installing UIM Card and Battery ..............6 Charging the Battery ................... 9 Installing Hand Strap................. 10 Power On/Off the Phone ................11 3 Text Entry ...................... - Page 6 Making a Call from Dialed Calls List............16 Making a Call from Phone Book .............. 16 Making a Call Using Speed Dial Function ..........16 Answering or Rejecting a Call ..............16 Options during a Call ................17 Call Forwarding..................18 Setting Minute Alert Function..............
- Page 7 Clearing Voice Mail Notification .............. 25 6 Data Services ....................26 Data Modem ....................27 Sending a Fax .................... 27 Receiving a Fax ..................28 Sending Asynchronous Data ..............28 Receiving Asynchronous Data ..............29 7 Phone Book ..................... 30 Adding a New Record ................
- Page 8 Setting PIN Lock..................37 Setting PIN Code..................38 Restoring Factory Settings ................ 39 9 Features and Settings..................40 Setting Key Guard ..................40 Answering a Call with Headset..............41 Alarm Clock ....................41 Calendar..................... 42 Currency Converter ................... 43 10 Menu Commands ..................44 11 Care and Maintenance ..................
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Page 9: Getting To Know Your Phone
If you discover that any accessory is missing or any information provided in this user manual is incorrect, contact your local dealer. Your phone package contains the following items: C506 CDMA 1X digital mobile phone 550mAh Li-ion battery Travel charger... -
Page 10: Your Phone
1 Getting to Know Your Phone Your Phone Antenna 7-color LED Speaker Hand strap hole Headset jack Catch Battery Charger interface... -
Page 11: Keys And Functions
1 Getting to Know Your Phone Earpiece Screen OK key Navigation keys Left soft key Right soft key Talk/Send key End/Power key Number keys Silence mode key Key guard key Microphone Keys and Functions The following table lists the keys and their functions: Press to end the call or to cancel the dialing. - Page 12 1 Getting to Know Your Phone Makes or receives a call. Views in standby mode the ten most recently dialed numbers. Selects the option or function displayed on the left corner of the screen. Selects the option or function displayed on the right corner of the screen.
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Page 13: Screen Icons
1 Getting to Know Your Phone Screen Icons The following table lists the screen icons and their meanings: Indicates the signal strength. The more the number of bars, the stronger the signal. Indicates that the network is connecting the call or you are answering or receiving a call. -
Page 14: Getting Started
Getting Started Installing UIM Card and Battery Caution: Consult your service provider to decide whether to use UIM card or not. If UIM card is used, read the following safety precautions carefully to ensure correct and safe use of the UIM card: Keep your UIM card away from children. -
Page 15: Remove The Battery
2 Getting Started Press the battery down into the holder. Remove the Battery If the phone is powered on, please press and hold for two seconds to power off the phone. Get your phone back to face up. Slide the battery release latch towards the top end of the phone. -
Page 16: Install The Uim Card
2 Getting Started Install the UIM card Slide the cardholding catch upwards. Let the chamfer of the UIM card face the right upper part of the handset and ensure that the metal contact point of the UIM card faces downward. Place the bottom edge of the card behind the two protusions of the cardholding socket. -
Page 17: Charging The Battery
2 Getting Started Charging the Battery Battery Type Capacity Talk time Stand-by Charge for time first time Li-ion 550 mAh 120h Standby time refers to the duration during which your phone remains idle, though powered on, without processing calls, messages or any other applications. -
Page 18: Installing Hand Strap
2 Getting Started When the battery icon indicates that the battery energy level is low, charge the battery as follows: Connect the travel charger to the charger interface of your phone. Connect the charger to the AC power socket. The red indicator is active during the charge. -
Page 19: Power On/Off The Phone
2 Getting Started Power On/Off the Phone Press and hold for two seconds to power on or power off your phone. Note: If your phone displays the message Input phone code: when powered on, enter the correct phone lock code and then press Ok. For details, see "Setting Phone Lock"... -
Page 20: Text Entry
Text Entry Changing Text Input Mode Your phone allows you to input English, and numbers. While entering text, you can change the input mode by pressing . The following table lists the types of input mode and their indicators. Indicator Text input mode Indicator Text input mode... -
Page 21: Entering English
3 Text Entry Entering English Alphabetical Text Input Alphabetical Text input allows you to enter upper case or lower case English characters by selecting "ABC" or "abc" mode. You can press a numeric key labeled with required letters once to enter the first letter on the key, twice to enter the second letter on the key, and so on. -
Page 22: Entering Digits
3 Text Entry Entering Digits You can use either of the following methods to enter numbers: In the "123" input mode, you can directly press the numeric key labeled with the desired digits. In the "ABC" or "abc" input mode, you can press the numeric key repeatedly until the desired digit appears on the screen. -
Page 23: Voice Services
Voice Services Making an Emergency Call If you need to make an emergency call, make sure: Your phone is powered on and your phone is in the service area. The signal received is strong enough. You can make an emergency call even when: The UIM card is not inserted. -
Page 24: Making A Call From Dialed Calls List
4 Voice Services Making a Call from Dialed Calls List Press Menu and select Call History/Dialed calls. Press to select the desired number. Press to dial this number. You can also use the following method to dial a recently dialed number: In the standby mode, press Press and select the desired number. -
Page 25: Options During A Call
4 Voice Services Activating Flip Answer Function Press Menu to select Settings/Call settings/Answer option/Flip answer. To receive a call, you may flip open your phone. Activating Any Key Answer Function Press Menu to select Settings/Call settings/Answer option/Any-key answer. To receive a call, you may answer the call by pressing any key except Options during a Call Adjusting Earpiece Volume During a call, you can press... -
Page 26: Call Forwarding
4 Voice Services Swapping between Two Calls If you activate the Call waiting function and your operator’s network supports this function, you can handle two calls at the same time. During a call, press Answer or to answer the second incoming call. The first call is automatically put on hold. -
Page 27: Setting Minute Alert Function
4 Voice Services please consult your service provider. Setting Minute Alert Function Press Menu to select Settings/Call settings/Minute alert. Select one of the following options: On: Activate the Minute Alert function. With Minute Alert activated, your mobile notifies you of the call duration by giving an alert 10 seconds earlier to the end of each minute. -
Page 28: Message
Message Setting Frequently Used Phrases Press Menu to select Messages/Message settings/Phrases. Press to select the phrase to be edited. Enter the new content. Press Ok to save the new content. Setting Message Group Information While setting the message group, you must select the records in your phone memory instead of those in the UIM card. -
Page 29: Writing And Sending A Message To One Or More Mumbers
5 Message Writing and Sending a Message to One or More Mumbers Press Menu to select Messages/Write message. Write the message. For details, see "Text Entry" on page 12. Note: While writing the message, you can press Options to select Insert phrase to insert frequently used phrases. -
Page 30: Reading A Message
5 Message book. Press Menu to select Messages/Write message. Enter your message. Press Options to select Insert phrase, press select the desired phrase. For details, see "Setting Frequently Used Phrases" on page 20. Press Options to select Send. Press Search, select Search groups to select a group. Press Ok to send the message. -
Page 31: Viewing A Message In The Outbox
5 Message Select Call to call the message sender. Select Save number to save the sender’s phone number into phone book after entering the sender’s name. After reading the message, press Back to return to the Inbox menu. Viewing a Message in the Outbox If you select Send&Save when sending a message, the message is saved to the outbox. -
Page 32: Setting Messages Memory
5 Message Press Yes to confirm the deletion. Alternatively, press No to cancel the operation. Setting Messages Memory Press Menu to select Messages/Message settings/Memory in use. Press for one of the following: Select Phone to save the message to the phone. Select UIM card to save the message to the UIM card. -
Page 33: Calling Voice Mail Center
5 Message Off: Not to get a delivery report. Calling Voice Mail Center Voice mail is a network-dependent feature. It is available only after you subscribe to this service. For details, please consult your service provider. Voice call number should have been set. Press Menu to select Messages/Voice mail/Voice mail number. -
Page 34: Data Services
Data Services Your phone can serve as a high-speed modem if connected to a desktop PC or a laptop PC, allowing you to enjoy wireless services anytime anywhere. Data services are network dependent. If the network prefers voice services and your phone allows call waiting, you can still answer a call when you are using data services. -
Page 35: Data Modem
6 Data Services Data Modem While using data services, you can set the data transmission rate. Check the network supported by your carrier. It is recommended to select On to get a higher data transmission rate because up to now the CDMA2000 1X network is the mainstream application. -
Page 36: Receiving A Fax
6 Data Services Receiving a Fax Set the Fax Rx mode at the phone side as follows: 1) Press Menu to select Settings/Data modem/Fax/Data Rx mode. 2) Press for any of the following: Select Off (default), and you cannot receive fax or data. The phone regards the next call as a voice one. -
Page 37: Receiving Asynchronous Data
6 Data Services Receiving Asynchronous Data Set the Data Rx mode at the phone side as follows: 1) Press Menu to select Settings/Data modem/Fax/Data Rx mode. 2) Press for any of the following: Select Off (default), and you cannot receive the fax. The phone regards the next call as a voice one. -
Page 38: Phone Book
Phone Book Adding a New Record The new record will be saved to the current memory. For details, see "Setting Current Memory" on page 35. Press Menu to select Phone Book/Add new. Enter the name, press If the phone is being used for storage, you can enter the General number, Mobile number, Home number, Office number, E-mail, Notes, Group and Default Ring, and then press . -
Page 39: Editing A Record
7 Phone Book After the matched record is displayed, press Options for one of the following operations: Select Edit to modify or view the entry. If the entry is saved in UIM card, then select Copy to phone to copy this record to the phone memory. -
Page 40: Copying Record(S)
7 Phone Book Press Menu to select Phone Book/Delete all. If UIM card is not used, select Delete All to delete all the records in the phone memory. If UIM card is available, select Phone to delete all the records in the phone memory;... -
Page 41: Grouping Numbers
7 Phone Book Copy all the records as follows: Press Menu to select Phone Book/Copy all. Select UIM card to Phone or Phone to UIM card. Select UIM card to phone, all the records are copied to the phone memory. Select Phone to UIM card, all the records are copied to the UIM card. -
Page 42: Setting Speed Dial Function
7 Phone Book Press to select a group. Press Options to select View. To view a specific record in a group, you can press Options for one of the following operations: Select Contact Details to view the details. Select Delete to delete this record from the selected group. Select Write message to write a message. -
Page 43: Saving My Phone Number
7 Phone Book phone numbers. For details, see "Making a Call Using Speed Dial Function" on page 16. Press Menu to select Phone Book/Speed dials. Press to select a numeric key. If the Speed Dial function is not set for this numeric key, press Assign to select one record from the phone book. -
Page 44: Checking Remaining Space
7 Phone Book Checking Remaining Space You can save the phone book in your phone memory or UIM card. Your phone memory can save up to 500 records, while the capacity of the UIM card varies. Press Menu to select Phone Book/Memory Info/Memory status. Check the remaining space in your phone memory or in your UIM card. -
Page 45: Security Settings
Security Settings Setting Phone Lock This function prevents unauthorized use of the phone after the phone is stolen or the UIM card is changed. This function is not activated upon purchase. You can change the default phone lock code "000000" into any code of four to eight digits. -
Page 46: Setting Pin Code
8 Security Settings work with the new UIM card. The personal identification number (PIN) comes with your UIM card. If you do not have the PIN or you lose or forget it, please contact your service provider. If the PIN Lock function is activated, your phone displays the message Input PIN: when powered on. -
Page 47: Restoring Factory Settings
8 Security Settings destroyed. In this case, you need to contact with your service provider to replace the UIM card. Enter the correct PUK code and press Ok. Enter a new PIN and press Ok. Re-enter the PIN and press Ok. Restoring Factory Settings This function allows you to restore your phone to the factory settings. -
Page 48: Features And Settings
Features and Settings Setting Key Guard When the keypad is locked, you can still press to receive incoming calls or dial the emergency number. Locking Keypad Manually Press and hold for about two seconds. Locking Keypad Automatically After the Auto key guard function is activated, your phone automatically locks the keypad after a specified time. -
Page 49: Answering A Call With Headset
9 Features and Settings Unlocking Keypad Press and then Answering a Call with Headset If your phone is equipped with a headset, you can use the headset to answer a call. Notification of a new message can also be obtained through the headset Setting Headset Ringing Press Menu to select Settings/Phone settings/Headset ring. -
Page 50: Calendar
9 Features and Settings Select Alarm off to deactivate the alarm, or select Alarm on to activate the alarm. If you activated the alarm, then input the time, and press Ok. Set the alarm period. If you select Once, the alarm rings only once. If you select Everyday, the alarm rings once every day. -
Page 51: Currency Converter
9 Features and Settings Currency Converter You can use the function to view the Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and the current time of other 31 major time zones around the world. Modify Exchange Rate Press Menu and select Applications/Currency converter. Press Select and then select Settings. -
Page 52: Menu Commands
Menu Commands Phone Book See "Phone Book" on page 30 Message See "Message" on page 20. Call History Missed calls Press to view up to 20 records. Received calls Press to dial, save, or delete the number, or send a short message to the Dialed calls number. - Page 53 10 Menu Command Alarm See "Alarm Clock" on page 41. Calendar See "Calendar" on page 42. Calculator The calculator supports fractional arithmetic. You can press to enter the decimal point. You can also press to select operators such as add, subtract, multiply and divide. Currency converter See "Currency Converter"...
- Page 54 10 Menu Command Display You can set backlight, LCD contrast, wallpaper, and LED settings. If the 7-color LED is activated, the LED glows with a specified color when you receive a call or a message, when the alarm clock rings, when the phone is charging or when the calendar alerts.
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Page 55: Care And Maintenance
Care and Maintenance Basic Maintenance Keep your phone and its accessories out of the reach of children. Keep your phone dry. Do not use your phone in dusty or dirty areas. Its parts or components may get damaged. Do not drop, knock, or shake your phone. Rough handling may break internal circuit boards. -
Page 56: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If you come across any problem in using your phone, check it against the following error messages and follow the troubleshooting procedures before consulting your service provider. Check UIM card Your UIM card is not inserted to the phone or is not inserted properly. Please insert the UIM card by referring to "Installing UIM Card and Battery"... -
Page 57: Warnings And Precautions
Warnings and Precautions Electronic Device Switch off your phone near high-precision electronic devices. The phone may affect the performance of these devices. Such devices include hearing aids, pacemakers, fire alarm systems, automatic gates, and other automatic-control devices. If you are using an electronic medical device, consult the device manufacturer and confirm whether the radio wave affects the operation of this electronic device. -
Page 58: Traffic Safety
13 Warnings and Precautions inflammables and explosives include: Gas station Area for storing fuels (such as the bunk under the deck of a ship) Device/Vehicle for transporting and storing fuels or chemical products Area with chemical substances and particles (such as: granule, dust, metal powder) in the air Area with the sign of Explosives Area with the sign of Turn off bi-direction wireless equipment... -
Page 59: Storage Environment
13 Warnings and Precautions Storage Environment Do not place magnetic storage media such as magnetic cards and floppy disks near the phone. Radiation from the phone may erase the information stored on them. Do not put your phone, battery, or other accessories in containers with strong magnetic field, such as the induction cooker and microwave oven. -
Page 60: Cleaning And Maintenance
The phone may interfere nearby TV sets, radios and PCs. In accordance with the international standards for radio frequency and radiation, use phone accessories approved by Huawei only. Cleaning and Maintenance Before you clean or maintain the phone, turn off the phone and disconnect it from the charger. -
Page 61: Environmental Care
13 Warnings and Precautions Do not scratch the shell of the phone. Otherwise, the shed coating may cause skin allergy. Once it happens, stop using the phone at once and go to see a doctor. Keep the plug dry when you clean it, to prevent fire. If the phone or any of its fittings does not work, turn to the local authorize service center for help. - Page 62 13 Warnings and Precautions If there is battery leakage, smoke, or strange smell, stop using the battery and keep it away from open flame to avoid fire or explosion. Then turn to an authorized maintainer for help. If the battery fluid contacts skin or cloth, wash with clean water immediately to avoid irritation to the skin.
- Page 63 13 Warnings and Precautions explosion. To unplug the charger, pull the plug off rather than tear the power cord. Use the AC power supply defined in the specifications of the charger. An improper power voltage can cause fire or malfunction of the charger. Do not place any heavy object on the power cord of the charger.
- Page 64 This is because the mobile phone is designed to use the minimum power required to reach the network. All models of Huawei’s mobile phone are designed to meet radio frequency exposure guidelines. Before a phone model is available for sale to the public, it must be tested and certified to the FCC that it does not exceed the limit established by the government-adopted requirement for safe exposure.