Y6 Quick Start Guide
For more information Read the Quick Start Guide included with your device. Go to http://consumer.huawei.com/en/ to download the user guide for your device and read the FAQ, privacy policy, and other information. Go to Settings > About phone > Legal information to read the legal information. All pictures and illustrations in this guide, including but not limited to the phone color, size, and display content, are for your reference only. The actual product may vary.
Your phone at a glance Before you start, let's take a look at your new phone. Press and hold the power button to turn your phone on or off. To forcibly restart your phone, press and hold the power button until your phone vibrates.
Getting started Follow the instructions in the following figures to set up your phone. Do not insert or remove a SIM card while your phone is on. Insert the SIM card into the correct card slot to ensure Caution that it can be recognized by the phone. 1 Open the battery cover. 2 Insert the SIM card. SCL-L03 SCL-U03 Micro SIM 2 Insert the SIM card. 3 Insert the microSD card (optional). SCL-U23 Micro SIM microSD Micro SIM 4 Install the battery. b a 5 Install the battery cover.
Locking and unlocking the screen Press the power button to lock the screen. If your phone is idle for a specified period of time, the screen will automatically lock itself. If the screen is off, press the power button to turn it on. Slide your finger in any direction to unlock the screen. You can also quickly launch commonly used applications without unlocking the screen.
Calling and messaging Touch to make a call using the dialer. You can also touch a phone number in your contacts, or a number in a message, email, web page, or other source to place a call. Touch to send a text or multimedia message. You can save photos, audio clips, videos, and other attachments from received multimedia messages.
Camera Touch . Frame the scene you want to capture. Let your camera focus automatically or touch the screen to focus on a specific object. Then touch to take a photo. Swipe left or right to switch between different capture modes. Time-lapse mode lets you record the slow transformation of objects or scenes, such as a blooming flower or the setting sun.
Internet connection You can access the Internet over Wi-Fi or a mobile data network. Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel. Touch data. to turn on mobile Touch and hold to go to the Wi-Fi settings screen. Turn on Wi-Fi and connect to a WiFi network.
Backing up data Touch . Touch to open the settings menu. You can set how often you want to back up your data by following the onscreen instructions. Touch and select the data that you want to back up, such as your contacts, messages, and photos. Then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the backup.
Phone manager Touch . You can quickly scan your phone for potential risks with one touch. Follow the onscreen instructions to use one-touch optimization, or manually clean the system storage and manage your applications. Touch the options on the screen to clean your system trash, set the harassment filter, activate power saving mode, manage your applications' notification permissions, and more.
Screen off gestures Touch and then . Turn on screen off gestures. When the screen is off, you can turn it on or open an app using a predefined gesture.
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.
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. Interference with medical equipment • Follow rules and regulations set forth by hospitals and health care facilities.
• Exposure to high volumes while driving may cause distraction and increase your risk of an accident. Areas with flammables and explosives • Do not use the device where flammables or explosives are stored (in a gas station, oil depot, or chemical plant, for example). Using your device in these environments increases the risk of explosion or fire. In addition, follow the instructions indicated in text or symbols.
• Wireless devices may interfere with the airplane's flight system. Do not use your device where wireless devices are not allowed according to the airplane company's regulations. Operating environment • Avoid dusty, damp, or dirty environments. Avoid magnetic fields. Using the device in these environments may result in circuit malfunctions. • Do not use your device during thunderstorms to protect your device against any danger caused by lightning. • Ideal operating temperatures are 0 °C to 35 °C.
• 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. • Do not allow children or pets to bite or suck the device or accessories. Doing so may result in damage or explosion. • Observe local laws and regulations, and respect the privacy and legal rights of others.
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. • If the power cable is damaged (for example, the cord is exposed or broken), or the plug loosens, stop using it at once. Continued use may lead to electric shocks, short circuits, or fire.
• 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. Doing so may lead to fire, explosion, or other hazards. • If the battery leaks, ensure that the electrolyte does not make direct contact with your skin or eyes.
• 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. These environments may interfere with proper function and may lead to fire or explosion. • Avoid collision, which may lead to device malfunctions, overheating, fire, or explosion.
• 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.
FCC statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 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.
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effects, including incompatibility between the software and this product, which result from installing software or uploading or downloading the third-party works. This product is based on the open-source Android™ platform. Huawei has made necessary changes to the platform. Therefore, this product may not support all the functions that are supported by the standard Android platform or may be incompatible with third-party software.
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