Frequently Asked Questions

HUAWEI Ascend P7 Smartphone FAQs
Contents
Issue 01 (2014-4-1)
Huawei Proprietary and Confidential
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2.1.3 How do I synchronize contacts and calendar events? .............................................................................................. 55
2.2 Wi-Fi settings .............................................................................................................................................................. 55
2.2.1 How do I connect my phone to a Wi-Fi network? ................................................................................................... 55
2.2.2 What Wi-Fi protocols does my phone support? ....................................................................................................... 57
2.2.3 Why can't I open web pages when my phone has a Wi-Fi connection? ................................................................... 57
2.2.4 Why can't my phone detect signals from Wi-Fi hotspots? ....................................................................................... 57
2.2.5 How do I know whether my phone is using its mobile data connection or a Wi-Fi connection to access the Internet?
.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 57
2.2.6 Why can't I connect to a Wi-Fi hotspot? .................................................................................................................. 57
2.2.7 What can I do if my phone's Wi-Fi connection automatically terminates after the screen turns off? ...................... 57
2.3 Can I use my phone as a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot and access the Internet from another device using my phone's data
connection? ....................................................................................................................................................................... 59
2.4 How do I connect my phone to a Wi-Fi hotspot with a static IP address to access the Internet? ................................ 62
2.5 How do I set my phone to work as a modem and provide Internet access for computers?......................................... 63
2.6 Tone settings ............................................................................................................................................................... 64
2.6.1 How do I set the phone ringtone? ............................................................................................................................ 64
2.6.2 How do I enable or disable vibration for incoming calls and messages? ................................................................. 65
2.6.3 How do I set a custom audio file as the ringtone or message tone? ......................................................................... 66
2.6.4 Can I set the ringtone for a contact group? .............................................................................................................. 69
2.6.5 How do I disable touch sounds? .............................................................................................................................. 69
2.7 Languages and keyboards ........................................................................................................................................... 70
2.7.1 How do I change the system language? ................................................................................................................... 70
2.7.2 What can I do if I can't use a newly installed text input method? ............................................................................ 71
2.7.3 How do I change the system font size? .................................................................................................................... 72
2.7.4 What text input methods does my phone support? .................................................................................................. 74
2.7.5 How do I disable key press vibration? ..................................................................................................................... 74
2.8 Internet access ............................................................................................................................................................. 75
2.8.1 How do I clear my browser cache and browsing history? ....................................................................................... 75
2.8.2 How do I view a web page in full screen or save a web page to bookmarks? ......................................................... 75
2.8.3 Can I log in to my email account using the browser on my phone? ........................................................................ 75
2.8.4 Can I log in to my online bank account from my phone? ........................................................................................ 76
2.8.5 How do I save an image from a web page? ............................................................................................................. 76
2.8.6 How do I set the home page? ................................................................................................................................... 77
2.8.7 How do I save a web page for offline reading? ....................................................................................................... 77
2.8.8 What can I do if my phone fails to access the Internet? ........................................................................................... 78
2.8.9 How do I turn on or turn off the mobile network? ................................................................................................... 78
2.8.10 How do I view my phone's data service status or turn off the data service? .......................................................... 78
2.8.11 Can I use my phone to access the Internet during a call? ....................................................................................... 79
2.8.12 What is a VPN? How do I set VPN parameters? ................................................................................................... 79
2.9 Screen lock ................................................................................................................................................................. 80
2.9.1 How do I set a screen unlock PIN? .......................................................................................................................... 80
2.9.2 Does my phone support the Face Unlock function? ................................................................................................ 81