Huawei Honor 6 User Manual

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Contents
Foreword
Getting started
2 Your phone at a glance
3 Charging the battery
5 Powering on or off your phone
5 Locking and unlocking the screen
7 Getting to know your home screen
10 Status icons
11 Viewing recently used applications
Texting
12 Selecting an input method
12 Huawei Swype input method
13 Android input method
14 Editing text
Personalizing your phone
16 Changing the home screen style
16 Changing the theme
16 Changing the wallpaper
17 Setting tones
17 Changing the font size
Calls
18 Smart dialing
18 Answering or rejecting a call
19 What you can do during a call
20 Answering a third-party call
20 Making an emergency call
20 Using the call log
Contacts
22 Creating a contact
22 Importing or exporting contacts
24 Copying contacts
24 Searching for a contact
24 Merging contacts
24 Creating a contact group
25 Sending messages or emails to a contact group 
						

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Messaging
26 Sending a text message
26 Sending a multimedia message
27 Managing messages
Browser
29 Browsing web pages
29 Managing bookmarks
30 Setting the home page
30 Clearing your browsing history
Email
31 Adding a POP3 or IMAP email account
31 Adding an Exchange account
32 Sending an email
32 Checking your emails
Multimedia
34 Camera
38 Gallery
39 Music
Internet connection
42 Mobile data connection
42 Wi-Fi network
43 Wi-Fi hotspot
Sharing data
45 Bluetooth
46 Wi-Fi Direct
47 Connecting your phone to a computer
48 Connecting your phone to a USB storage device
File Manager
50 Creating a folder
50 Searching for a file
50 Copying, cutting, and pasting a file
50 Compressing or decompressing a file
51 Renaming a file
51 Deleting a file
51 Creating a shortcut for a file or folder
52 Checking the storage status 
						

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Managing applications
53 Downloading applications
53 Installing an application
53 Sharing an application
54 Uninstalling an application
54 Clearing the application cache
Phone Manager
55 Optimizing the system
56 Power manager
56 Harassment filter
Backup, restoration, and update
58 Backing up data to the local storage
58 Backing up data to a USB storage device
59 Restoring data from the local storage
59 Restoring data from a USB storage device
59 Restoring factory settings
60 Online update
Tools
61 Calendar
61 Clock
63 Weather
Phone settings
65 Turning on or turning off airplane mode
65 Adjusting the screen brightness
65 Modifying tone settings
66 Modifying display settings
67 Turning on or turning off do not disturb mode
68 Setting the date and time
68 Changing the system language
68 Setting the PIN of your SIM card
Legal Notice
Index 
						

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Foreword
Thank you for choosing the honor 6 smartphone! 
This guide introduces you to the features and functions of your new phone. 
Also included are safety precautions you should be aware of, so please read 
this guide first before you begin using your new phone.
Symbols and definitions
NoteHighlights important information and tips, and 
provides additional information. 
Caution
Indicates potential problems that may arise, such 
as device damage or data loss, if the proper care 
or attention is not given.
WarningIndicates a potentially hazardous situation which, 
if not avoided, could result in serious injury.  
						

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Your phone at a glance
Headset jackStatus indicator
Proximity sensor/Ambient 
light sensorNavigation bar
MicrophoneMicro-USB port
microSD card slotMicro-SIM card slot
Power buttonVolume button
EarpieceFront camera
Noise reduction 
microphoneFlash
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Do not block the area around the ambient light and proximity sensor. 
When you attach a protective film to the screen, make sure it does not 
block the sensor. 
Navigation bar
Charging the battery
 
Your phones built-in battery is not user-removable. To replace the 
battery, contact an authorized service center. Do not attempt to remove 
it yourself. 
 
Your phone supports fast charging, which requires the provided power 
adapter and USB cable. Using any other power adapters or USB cables 
may cause repeated restarts, extended charging time, excessive heat, 
device damage, or in extreme cases, an explosion. 
You can charge the phone in either of the following ways: 
• Use the provided USB cable and power adapter to connect your phone to a 
power socket. 
• Use a USB cable to connect your phone to a computer, and touch Charge 
only
 on the USB connection methods screen. 
Rear cameraSpeaker
ReturnTouch to return to the previous screen or exit the 
current application.
HomeTouch to return to the home screen.
RecentTouch to display the list of recently used 
applications.
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Battery indicator
Your phones battery level is shown on the status indicator. 
• Blinking red: The battery level is lower than 2%.
• Steady red (when charging): The battery level is lower than 10%.
• Steady yellow (when charging): The battery level is higher than 10%.
• Steady green (when charging): The battery is almost or already full.
Important information about the battery
• Rechargeable batteries have a limited lifecycle and may eventually need to 
be replaced. If you notice significantly reduced battery life, replace the 
battery. Your phones built-in battery is not user-removable. To replace the 
battery, contact an authorized service center. Do not attempt to remove it 
yourself.
• If your phone has been running for long periods of time, especially in hot 
environments, heat may be pushed to the surface of the phone. If your 
phone is overheating, cease using it immediately and unplug it from any 
power source to let it cool down. Do not hold on to the phone for too long 
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• Use the original battery, power adapter, and USB cable to charge your 
phone. Using third-party accessories may reduce your phones 
performance or pose security risks. Do not operate your phone or cover it 
with any object while it is charging. Do not cover the power adapter either.
• The time required to fully charge the battery depends on the ambient 
temperature and age of the battery.
• If your phone is low on power, it plays an alert tone and displays a 
message. If the battery level is extremely low, your phone automatically 
powers off. 
• If the battery power is depleted, you may not be able to power on your 
phone immediately after you begin charging the battery. This is normal. 
Allow the battery to charge for a few minutes before attempting to power 
on your phone.
Powering on or off your phone
• To power on your phone, press and hold the power button. 
• To power off your phone, press and hold the power button to display an 
option menu, and then touch 
Power off > OK.
 
If you are experiencing slowdown issues or the system isnt responding 
properly, press and hold the power button for 10 seconds or more to 
restart your phone. 
Locking and unlocking the screen
Locking the screen not only prevents mistaken operations from occurring 
without your knowledge, but also protects your phone from unauthorized 
use. You can lock and unlock your screen in different ways. The pre-installed 
screen unlock method is used as an example in this section. 
Locking the screen
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• Method 2: After being idle for a specified period of time, your phone 
automatically locks its screen.
 
To set the screen lock method, touch  on the home screen. On the 
displayed 
General tab, touch Screen lock > Screen lock. 
Unlocking the screen
If the screen is off, press the power button to turn it on. Slide your finger 
toward any direction to unlock the screen. 
Flick up from the bottom of the lock screen to access the quick operation 
panel for one-touch optimization or to open commonly used applications, 
such as Calculator.