G5500 GSM Mobile Phone User Guide Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
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Table of Contents 1 Getting to Know Your Phone................................................1 Your Phone ........................................................................................... 1 Keys and Functions ........................................................................... 2 Screen Icons......................................................................................... 5 2 Getting Started .......................................................................
Entering Symbols .............................................................................12 5 Messaging ............................................................................ 13 Editing and Sending a Text Message ......................................13 Editing and Sending a Multimedia Message.......................13 6 Contacts ................................................................................ 15 Creating a Contact ...................................................................
1 Getting to Know Your Phone Your Phone The following figure shows the appearance of your phone and it is for your reference only.
# key 14 Charger/Headset jack Keys and Functions Press … To … z Make a call. z Answer an incoming call. z View call logs in standby mode. z Power on or power off the phone (by pressing and holding it for about 3s). z End a call, or reject an incoming call. z Return to the standby mode. z Display Menu in standby mode. z Select the highlighted item. z Display Contacts in standby mode. z Return to the previous menu. z Confirm a selection. z Access Audio player in standby mode.
Press … To … z Access: Profiles ( menu leftwards ( ),Scroll a ) in standby mode. z Scroll a menu rightwards ( z Enter numbers, letters and characters. z - ), Inbox ( z z z z ) in standby mode. Call the voice mail center in standby mode (by pressing and holding the 1 key for about 3s). If the 2-9 keys has been set as speed-dial keys, press and hold the keys for about 3s to speed-dial phone numbers in standby mode. Select a submenu item labeled with the corresponding number.
In this manual, the navigation keys of your phone are indicated by the follow icons: and .
Screen Icons Icon Indicates Signal strength. A new text message is received. A new multimedia message is received. The phone is roaming. The call forwarding function is enabled. The stopwatch function is enabled. The headset is being used. Missed call(s). An alarm is activated. The keypad is locked. Battery power level. The General profile is activated. The Meeting profile is activated. The Outdoor profile is activated. The Silence profile is activated. Music is played in the background.
2 Getting Started Installing the SIM Card and Battery Ensure that the golden contact area on the SIM card is facing downward, and the beveled corner is properly aligned with the SIM card slot. Removing the Battery and SIM Card Before removing the battery and the SIM card, ensure that your phone is powered off. Installing the microSD Card You can insert a microSD card to expand the memory capacity of your phone.
edge of the microSD card is properly aligned with that of the card slot. If no microSD card is included in the packing box, a microSD card might be provided as a giveaway or you need to purchase a microSD card separately. Removing the microSD Card Charging the Battery 1. Connect the charger to an AC power socket. 2. Connect the charger to the charger jack on the phone. 3. Wait until the battery is completely charged.
animation. When the charging icon becomes static, the battery is fully charged. 4. Disconnect the charger from the phone. 5. Disconnect the charger from the AC power socket. Using the Function Menu 1. In standby mode, press (Menu). 2. Press to select the desired function menu. 3. Press (OK) or 4. Press 5. Press to display the selected menu. to select a submenu. (OK) or to display the menu. 6. Press (Back) to return to the previous menu or exit the function menu.
PIN and PUK The personal identification number (PIN) protects your SIM card from unauthorized use. The PIN unblocking key (PUK) can unlock the blocked PIN. Both PIN and PUK are delivered with the SIM card. For details, consult your service provider. If you enter wrong PINs for a specified number of times consecutively, the phone asks you to enter the PUK. If you enter wrong PUKs for a specified number of times consecutively, the SIM card is invalidated permanently.
z z To make an international call, press twice consecutively to enter the plus sign (+). Then enter the international long distance code, country code or region code, area code, and phone number in sequence. To call an extension, enter the phone number, press three times consecutively to insert P, and then enter the extension number. 2. Press to dial the number. 3. Press to end the call. z You can also make a call through call logs and contacts. z During a call, press to adjust the volume.
Changing the Text Input Modes The indicator of the current text input mode is displayed on the upper left corner of the screen. You can press change the text input mode. Indicator ABC and abc Text Input Mode Multi-tap input mode eZi ABC and eZi abc Predictive input mode 123 Number input mode to Press ( ) once to delete the letter on the left of the cursor. Press and hold ( ) for about 3s to clear all the letters.
Predictive Input Mode In predictive input mode, do as follows to enter a word: 1. Press each key only once according to the spelling sequence of the desired word. The phone displays the commonly used word according to the numeric sequence of key presses. 2. Press to scroll to the desired word. 3. Press or to enter the word. z Press to display commonly used punctuations. z Press once to enter a space.
3. Press or to enter the symbol. 5 Messaging Editing and Sending a Text Message 1. Select Menu > Messages > SMS > Write message. 2. Edit the text message. 3. Press (Options) and select Send to. 4. Enter the phone number or select the recipient from the contact list. 5. Press (Options) and select Send to send the message. Editing and Sending a Multimedia Message 1. Select Menu > Messages > MMS > Write message. 2. Select To, Cc or Bcc.
attachments, slides, bookmarks, and audio to multimedia messages. 5. Press 6. Press z z (Options) and select Done. (Done) and select Send only. Contact your service provider for the availability of the Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) and how to subscribe this service. Open multimedia messages with caution. Objects in multimedia messages may contain hazards that can damage your phone, such as malicious software.
6 Contacts Creating a Contact 1. Select Menu > Contacts. 2. Select Add new contact. 3. Press (Options) > Select to select To SIM or To phone for saving the contact. 4. Edit the contact. 5. Press (OK) or to save the contact. Searching for a Contact 1. Select Menu > Contacts. 2. Enter the first letter of the contact name. 3. Press to scroll to the desired contact. 7 Audio Player 1. Select Menu > Audio player.
2. Press (Options) and select Play. During music playing, you can do as follows: z Press to adjust the volume. z Press to fast forward or rewind the audio. z Press to pause/continue. 3. Press (Stop) to stop playing music. Video Player 1. Select Menu > Next > Video player. 2. Select a video file. 3. Press (Options) and select Play. You can do as follows when the video is being played: z Press to adjust the volume. z Press to pause/continue. 4. Press (Stop) to stop playing the video.
3. Press to take a photo. 4. After taking the photo, you can do as follows: z Press (Options) to select send or delete the photo. z Press (back) to return to the camera mode. Video Recorder 1. Select Menu > Next > Video recorder. 2. Press (Options) to set relevant parameters. 3. Press to start/ pause recording a video. 4. Press to stop recording a video FM Radio The headset cable can be used as an antenna.
z If the channel list is empty, press to change the channel. or else press z z z to tune by 0.1 MHz, Press and hold for about 3s to make the phone automatically search for new channels. Press the number key corresponding to the serial number of a channel to play the channel. Press (Options) to set the speaker, background play, record the program or select other options. Audio Recorder 1. Select Menu > Next > Sound recorder. 2. Press (Options) and select New record.
3. Press (Options), and then select from the following options. z z Global settings: to set the font, scroll type, encoding, and alignment. Open ebook: to start reading the e-book. 4. Press (Back) to stop reading. y When reading an e-book, you can press to turn the pages. y Store e-books in the Ebook folder of the phone or the microSD card. If you open an e-book in another folder, the phone automatically moves the e-book to the Ebook folder so that you can find it easily in your next reading.
8 Connectivity You can access WAP sites and use WAP-based services on your phone. To access the WAP sites through your phone, you need to subscribe the corresponding service from the service provider and set the relevant parameters on your phone. For details about the service and the charges, contact your service provider. Setting the Connection Profile To access the WAP sites on your phone, you need to set your account information first. The account information is provided by your service provider. 1.
Connecting to the Network You can browse WAP pages on your phone after setting the connection profile. 1. Select Menu > Services > WAP > Input address. 2. Input a WAP site address. 3. Press (Options) and select Done. The browser will display the corresponding WAP page.
9 Warnings and Precautions This section contains important information pertaining to the operating instructions of your device. It also contains information about how to use the mobile safely. Read this information carefully before using your device. Electronic Device Power off your device if using the device is prohibited. Do not use the device when it causes danger or interference with electronic devices.
that may have potentially explosive atmospheres include the areas where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine. Triggering of sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire, resulting in bodily injuries or even deaths. Do not switch on the device at refueling points such as service stations. Comply with restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots, storage, and distribution areas, and chemical plants.
z z z RF signals may affect electronic systems of motor vehicles. For more information, consult the vehicle manufacturer. 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. Switch off your device before boarding an aircraft.
z z z While using the device, observe the local laws and regulations, and respect others' privacy and legal rights. Use accessories authorized by manufacturers. Using unauthorized accessories will render the warranty null and void. Keep the ambient temperature between 0℃ and 45℃ while the device is being charged. Keep the ambient temperature between -20℃ to 60℃ for using the device powered by battery.
which may include parts that can be detached from the device, may prove dangerous, as it may present a choking hazard. Make sure that small children are kept away from the device and accessories. Environment Protection Follow all the local regulations regarding the disposal of your devices or electrical accessories (such as chargers, headsets, or batteries). Recycle them. Do not dispose of an exhausted battery or a used device in a garbage can.
z z z z z Do not disassemble the battery or solder the battery poles. Otherwise, it may lead to electrolyte leakage, overheating, fire, or explosion. If battery electrolyte leaks out, make sure that the electrolyte does not touch your skin and eyes. When the electrolyte touches your skin or splashes into your eyes, wash your eyes with clean water immediately and consult a doctor.
z z z z z z z If the ambient temperature is considerably low or high, the capacity and life of the battery is reduced. When the temperature is lower than 0℃, performance of the battery is affected. Do not place magnetic storage media such as magnetic cards and floppy disks near the device. Radiation from the device may erase the information stored on them. Do not leave your device, battery, or charger in a very hot or cold place.
conditions. You should not rely solely on the device for essential communications. Certification Information (SAR) THIS DEVICE MEETS THE GOVERNMENT'S REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO FREQUENCY ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD. Your device is a low-power radio transmitter and receiver. When it is turned on, it emits low levels of radio frequency energy (also known as radio waves or radio frequency fields).
established by the government-adopted requirement for safe exposure. The tests are performed in positions and locations (that is, at the ear and worn on the body) as required by the FCC for each model. For body worn operation, this device has been tested and meets FCC RF exposure guidelines. The SAR limit adopted by USA and Canada is 1.6 watts/kilogram (W/kg) averaged over one gram of tissue. The highest SAR value reported to the FCC and IC for this device type when tested for use at the ear is 1.
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. There is no guarantee, however, that interference does not occur in a particular installation.
is designed not to exceed the limits for exposure to radio waves recommended by international guidelines. SAR Vaule: Head: 1.35 W/kg Body: 1.48 W/kg 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.
