G526 Quick Start Guide
Getting to know your phone Thank you for choosing the HUAWEI smartphone. First, let's take a look at a few basics: Press and hold the power button to power on your phone. After your phone is powered up, you can use the power button to turn the screen off and on.
Preparing your phone To insert a SIM card, the battery and a microSD card please perform the few steps shown in the following figures. Your phone is shipped with the battery partially charged. It is recommended that you fully charge the battery before using it for the first time.
Locking and unlocking the screen When you are not using your phone, press the power button to turn off the screen. After being idle for a specified period of time, your phone automatically locks its screen. Follow the onscreen instructions and drag the screen or open an application.
Personalizing your Home screen The unique Me Widget can group widgets that you often use. You can touch an icon to open a widget. Touch and hold Me Widget until your phone vibrates, and then touch to customize your Me Widget.
Managing contacts Touch to open People. From the contact list, touch > Manage contacts to import contacts from the SIM card, microSD card, or another Bluetooth device. Touch the Groups tab page to group your contacts for easier management.
Making a call Touch to open the dialer. You can dial a phone number directly or touch to choose a contact. You can also touch a phone number in places like messages, email and webpages to make a call. To answer an incoming call, drag ********** to .
Sending messages Touch to open Messaging. Adding a photo or audio clip to a text message turns it into a multimedia message. You can also save attachments from multimedia messages.
Taking a photo or video Touch to open Camera. In photo mode, let your camera focus automatically or touch the screen to focus the camera. Then touch to take a photo. In video mode, frame the scene and touch to record a video. In photo mode, open the settings menu and touch > Quick to turn on Quick mode. This lets you take several photos in rapid succession by touching quickly.
Listening to music Touch to open Play Music. You can copy songs to your phone and immerse yourself with extraordinary audio experience anytime. You can play songs by name, artist, album and more.
For more help Need more help? Touch ? to open Help Center. Want to obtain the user guide? Search for and download the User Guide from www.huaweidevice.com. Want to learn more about Huawei Emotion UI? Visit en.ui.vmall.com for the latest information.
Safety information This section contains important information about the operation of your device. It also contains information about how to use the device safely. Read this information carefully before using your device. Electronic device Do not use your device if using the device is prohibited. Do not use the device if doing so causes danger or interference with other electronic devices.
Protecting your hearing when using a headset • To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods. • Using a headset at high volumes may damage your hearing. To reduce this risk, lower the headset volume to a safe and comfortable level. • Exposure to high volumes while driving may cause distraction and increase your risk of an accident.
• RF signals may affect the electronic systems of motor vehicles. For more information, consult the vehicle manufacturer. • Do not place the device over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area in a motor vehicle. Doing so may hurt you because of the strong force when the air bag inflates. • Do not use your device while flying in an aircraft or immediately before boarding. Using wireless devices in an aircraft may disrupt wireless networks, present a hazard to aircraft operation, or be illegal.
• Stop using your device or applications for a while if the device is overheated. If skin is exposed to an overheated device for an extended period, low temperature burn symptoms, such as red spots and darker pigmentation, may occur. • Do not use your device's camera flash directly in the eyes of people or pets. Otherwise temporary loss of vision or damage to the eyes may occur. • Do not touch the device's antenna. Otherwise, communication quality may be reduced.
violate local regulations and laws, and may be dangerous. Please contact your retailer for information about the availability of approved accessories in your area. Charger safety • For pluggable devices, the socket-outlet shall be installed near the devices and shall be easily accessible. • Unplug the charger from electrical outlets and the device when not in use. • Do not drop or cause an impact to the charger.
Battery safety • Do not connect battery poles with conductors, such as keys, jewelry, or other metal materials. Doing so may short-circuit the battery and cause injuries or burns. • Keep the battery away from excessive heat and direct sunlight. Do not place it on or in heating devices, such as microwave ovens, stoves, or radiators. Batteries may explode if overheated. • Do not attempt to modify or remanufacture the battery, insert foreign objects into it, or immerse or expose it to water or other liquids.
• Do not drop the device or battery. If the device or battery is dropped, especially on a hard surface, and may be damaged. • If the device standby time shortens significantly, replace the battery. Cleaning and maintenance • Keep the device and accessories dry. Do not attempt to dry it with an external heat source, such as a microwave oven or hair dryer. • Do not expose your device or accessories to extreme heat or cold.
• If the device screen is broken in a collision, immediately stop using the device. Do not touch or attempt to remove the broken parts. Promptly contact an authorized service center. Emergency calls The availability of emergency calls is subject to your cellular network quality, service provider policy, and local laws and regulations. Never rely solely on your device for critical communications like medical emergencies.
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
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.
• 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. • Your device may provide detection and diagnostic information to third-party application providers.
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