Huawei Ascend Mate 2 Owners Manual

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User Guide 
						

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Contents
Foreword
Safety precautions
Preparations
4 Your phone at a glance
5 Inserting or removing a micro-SIM card
6 Inserting or removing a microSD card
6 Charging the battery
7 Powering your phone on and off
8 Setting up your phone for the first time
Basic operations
9Gestures
10 Turning on one-hand UI
10 Suspend button
11 Turning on glove mode
11 Locking and unlocking the screen
12 Getting to know your home screen
15 Using the notification panel
16 Accessing applications
16 Texting
Personalizing your phone
20 Setting the theme
20 Change the wallpaper
20 Setting the home screen transition effect
21 Organizing home screen widgets and application icons
22 Organizing home screen icons using folders
22 Customizing your home screens
23 Customizing switch shortcuts on the notification panel
23 Managing profiles
24 Setting tones
25 Changing the font size
25 Setting the screen unlock method
26 Adjusting the screen brightness
Calls
28 Smart dialing
28 Answering or rejecting a call 
						

							ii 29 Viewing the call log
29 What you can do during a call
30 Making a conference call
30 Answering a third-party call
31 Making emergency calls
31 Other call services
People
33 Creating a contact
33 Searching for a contact
33 Importing or exporting contacts
35 Adding a contact to your favorites
35 Deleting contacts
35 Merging contacts
35 Sharing contacts
36 Contact groups
Messaging
38 Sending a text message
38 Sending a multimedia message
39 Replying to a message
39 Searching for a message
39 Managing messages
40 Modifying message settings
Browser
41 Browsing web pages
41 Managing bookmarks
42 Setting the home page
42 Clearing your browsing history
43 Modifying browser settings
Email
44 Adding a POP3 or IMAP email account
44 Adding an Exchange account
45 Switching between email accounts
45 Sending emails
45 Checking your emails
46 Removing an email account
46 Modifying email account settings
Multimedia
47 Camera
51 Gallery
53 Music 
						

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Internet connection
57 Mobile data connection
57 Setting up a Wi-Fi connection
59 Wi-Fi Direct
60 Sharing your phone's mobile data connection
61 Controlling your data usage
Sharing data
64 Bluetooth
65 Using DLNA
66 Connecting your phone to a computer
File Manager
68 Creating a folder
68 Searching for a file
68 Copying, cutting, and pasting a file
69 Compressing or decompressing files
69 Renaming a file
69 Deleting a file
70 Creating a shortcut for a file or folder
70 Checking the memory status
Phone Manager
71 About Phone Manager
71 Phone accelerator
71 Storage cleaner
71 Harassment filter
72 Power saving
72 Notification manager
73 Startup manager
Managing applications
74 Viewing applications
74 Uninstalling an application
74 Clearing the application cache
Google services
75 Gmail
76 Hangouts
76 Maps
77 YouTube
78 Play Store
Basic utilities
79 Calendar 
						

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81 Calculator
81 Notes
82 Weather
83 FM radio
84 Backup
Accounts and sync
86 Adding an account
86 Deleting an account
86 Turning on data synchronization
87 Modifying account synchronization settings
Settings
88 Turning on or off airplane mode
88 Tone settings
89 Display settings
89 Setting the date and time
90 Changing the system language
90 Modifying location service settings
91 Setting the PIN of your SIM card
91 Restoring factory settings
92 Updating your phone
93 Accessibility
FAQs
Legal Notice 
						

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Foreword
Foreword
Thank you for choosing the HUAWEI Ascend Mate2 smartphone.
This guide introduces you to the features and functions of your new phone 
and safety precautions. Please read it carefully before you start using the 
phone. 
All pictures and illustrations in this document are for your reference only. The 
actual product may vary.
Symbols and definitions
The following symbols are used in this document.
Note Provides additional information.
CautionIndicates potential problems that may arise 
without the proper care and, if necessary, how to 
handle these problems.  
						

							Safety precautions 
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Safety precautions
Please read these safety precautions carefully before operating your phone.
Do not crush, throw, or puncture your phone. Avoid dropping, 
squeezing, or bending it also.
Your phone is not meant for use in a damp environment, such as 
the bathroom. Do not submerge your phone in liquid of any sort 
and avoid getting your phone wet.
Avoid using your mobile phone in areas where it may cause 
interference or present a hazard. Follow local laws and 
regulations.
Avoid using your phone while driving. Your safety should always 
be your top priority.
Follow any rules or regulations in hospitals and health care 
facilities. Power off your phone near any medical apparatus.
Power off your phone in an aircraft. The phone may interfere with 
the aircraft's control equipment and navigation system.
Power 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 are allowed to service or repair the phone.
Do not place your phone or its accessories in containers with a 
strong electromagnetic field.
Do not place magnetic storage media near your phone. Radio 
waves from the phone may erase the information stored on them.
Do not expose your phone to extreme temperatures or use it at a 
location with flammable materials, such as a gas station.
Keep your phone and its accessories away from children. Do not 
allow young children to use your phone without adult supervision. 
						

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Safety precautions 
Use only approved batteries and chargers to avoid the risk of 
explosions.
Observe any laws or regulations on the use of wireless devices. 
Respect the privacy and legal rights of others when using your 
phone.
To prevent damage to your phone or your computer, follow all 
instructions pertaining to the USB cable. 
						

							Preparations
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Preparations
Your phone at a glance
Noise reduction 
microphoneEarpiece
Status indicator Navigation bar
Micro USB port Microphone
Power button Volume button
Front camera Light sensor
Headset jack Rear camera
Flashlight Speaker
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Preparations
Buttons
Inserting or removing a micro-SIM card
 
Your phone supports only micro-SIM cards. Other sizes may not work 
properly. Contact your service provider to replace or purchase a new 
card. Power off your phone before installing or removing the micro-SIM 
card.
To install a micro-SIM card, perform the operations shown in the following 
figures.
1. Open the battery cover.
2. Insert the micro-SIM card.
•When your phone is powered off, press and hold to power it on.
•Press to turn on or off the screen. Press and hold to display 
an option menu.
Touch  to return to the previous screen or exit the current 
application.
Touch  to display the list of recently used applications.
Touch  to return to the home screen.