Quick Start Guide HUAWEI Ascend Y300 Welcome to HUAWEI
Phone at a Glance All the pictures in this guide are for your reference only. Your phone's actual display features may be different to those described here, depending on its software version. Earpiece Secondary camera Headset jack Power key Main camera Volume key Charger/ Data port Back Home Menu Key Functions at Your Fingertips • Press and hold to power on your mobile phone. • When your mobile phone is powered on, press and hold this button to display the options menu.
• Touch to return to the Home screen. • Touch and hold to display recently used applications. • Touch to return to the previous screen or exit the application you are running. • Touch to hide the keyboard. Installing the SIM Card There are two steps to install the SIM card: 1. Remove the battery cover. 2. Insert the SIM card. Installing the microSD Card If you want to expand your phone memory, you can also insert a microSD card. 1. Remove the battery cover. 2.
Removing the microSD Card 1. Remove the battery cover. 2. Pull the microSD card outward. 3. Rotate your phone until the microSD card falls out. Installing the Battery b a 1. Angle the edge labeled a (with the contacts) into the bottom end of the battery compartment. 2. Push the edge labeled b into the compartment until the battery clicks firmly into place. Charging the Battery Before charging the battery, ensure that it has been properly installed on your phone. 1.
If you charge your mobile phone while it is powered on, the battery icon on the notification bar indicates the charging status. When the battery icon changes to , your mobile phone is fully charged. Status Indicator The color of the status indicator tells you the status of your mobile phone's battery. Status Indicator Green: Fully charged (when connected to charger). Orange: Charging in progress (when connected to charger). Red: Battery low.
Home Screen You can set up the Home screen according to your own preferences, for example by adding a shortcut or a widget to your Home screen, changing the wallpaper, or setting the number of Home screen extensions. To return to the Home screen from any of its extensions, press 10:23 Flick your finger left or right across the Home screen. When a new notification icon appears on the notification bar, place your finger on the notification bar and flick down to open the notification panel.
Importing Contacts from a SIM Card 1. In the contacts list, touch 2. Touch Copy from SIM card. > Manage contacts. 3. Wait for the SIM card contents to be loaded. Touch one contact to import that contact individually to your mobile phone, or touch SELECT ALL to import all contacts to your mobile phone. 4. Touch COPY. 5. If you have more than one account on your phone, touch the account into which you want to import the contacts. Adding a Contact 1. In the contact list, touch 2.
Creating and Sending a Multimedia Message You can use multimedia messages to make everyday communications very special. You can record a message and send it as an audio file, for example, sing "Happy Birthday" and send it to a friend, or send a slideshow of photographs of a special event. The possibilities are enormous. 1. Enter a phone number in the To field, or touch contact from People. to select a 2. Touch the composition text box to start composing your message. 3.
Basic Operations Touch to open the home page. When known or open Wi-Fi networks and mobile data networks are available at the same time, your phone will preferably select a Wi-Fi network for Internet access. Touch on the upper section of the screen, and all web pages currently open are displayed. You can: • Touch one page to enlarge it. • Touch the cross sign (×) to close that page. • Touch (+) to open a new browser window. Opening a Webpage 1.
Play Store Android Play Store provides direct access to applications and games which you can download and install on your phone. Opening Play Store 1. On the Home screen, touch Play Store. 2. When you open Play Store for the first time, the Google Play Terms of Service window will appear. Touch Accept to continue. Installing an Application 1. In the Play Store, select a category, and then touch the application you want to download. 2.
Opening Your Camera You can take and share photos using the camera. Your camera supports multiple capture modes and photo effects. After taking a picture, access the Gallery to view it. For information on how to share photos and videos, see the User Guide. Capture Screen Drag up to take photos, drag down to record videos. Touch to take a photo. A Auto Thumbnail of last photo. Touch to preview the photos Touch to customize the camera settings. or videos. Using the microSD Card as a USB Mass Storage 1.
Playing Music You can listen to music that you have stored on your microSD card using the music player . The music player will automatically search for any music on the microSD card sort it into albums and playlists. Playlist screen Back Progress bar Music player controls Synchronizing Information Some applications on your mobile phone give you access to the same personal information that you can add, view, and edit on your computer.
2. Insert the microSD card into your mobile phone and find the .vcf file using File Manager. 3. Touch the .vcf file. The mobile phone displays a message asking whether you want to import the contacts. 4. Touch OK to import the contacts. Compatibility problems may occur with .vcf files created by different phones, and certain contact information may be lost when contacts are imported.
How Do I Hide the Keyboard? Touch to hide the keyboard. How Do I Forward a Message? On the message viewing screen, touch and hold a message, and then select Forward from the displayed menu. Why Am I Unable to Use Navigation? Navigation is unavailable in some countries or regions. Warnings and precautions 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.
Charger safety • Unplug the charger from electrical outlets and the device when not in use. • Do not drop or cause an impact to the charger. • Do not touch the power cord with wet hands or pull the power cord to disconnect 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.
your skins or splashes into your eyes, immediately flush with clean water and consult a doctor. • In case of battery deformation, color change, or overheating while charging or storing, immediately stop using the device and remove the battery. Continued use may lead to battery leakage, fire, or explosion. • Do not put batteries in fire as they may explode. Damaged batteries may also explode. • Do not drop the device or battery.
• Do not expose your device to direct sunlight (such as on a car dashboard) for prolonged periods. • Do not place your device or batteries on or in heating devices, such as microwave ovens, stoves, water heaters, or radiators. Batteries may explode if overheated. • 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.
dangerous. The device includes detachable parts that may present a choking hazard. Keep away from children. • The device and its accessories are not intended for use by children. Children should only use the device with adult supervision. Interference with medical equipment • Follow rules and regulations set forth by hospitals and health care facilities. Do not use your device where prohibited.
• When you must make or answer a call, pull of the road safely and park the vehicle first. • 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. Power off your device before boarding.
• Do not place sharp metal objects, such as pins, near the earpiece or speaker. The earpiece may attract these objects and result in injury. • Do not dismantle the device or accessories. This voids the warranty and releases the manufacturer from liability for damage. • 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.
batteries from other waste is to minimize the potential environmental impacts and human health risk of any hazardous substances that may be present. Reduction of hazardous substances This device is compliant with the REACH Regulation [Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006] and RoHS Directive Recast (Directive 2011/65/ EU). Batteries (if included) are compliant with the Battery Directive (Directive 2006/66/EC). For up-to-date information about REACH and RoHS compliance, please visit the web site www.huaweidevice.
The highest SAR value reported for this device type when tested at the ear is 0.752 W/kg, and when properly worn on the body is 0.770 W/kg. Statement 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.
The SAR limit adopted by the USA is 1.6 W/kg averaged over one gram of tissue. The highest SAR value reported to the FCC for this device type complies with this limit. The highest SAR value reported to the FCC for this device type when tested for use at the ear is 1.10 W/kg, when properly worn on the body is 1.49 W/kg, and when using the Wi-Fi hotspot function is 1.49 W/Kg.
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.
• 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. Third party vendors use this information to improve their products and services. • If you have concerns about the security of your personal information and data, please contact mobile@huawei.com. Legal notice Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. 2013.
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this product may not support all the functions that are supported by the standard Android platform or may be incompatible with thirdparty software. Huawei does not provide any warranty and representation in connect with any such compatability and expressly excludes all liability in connection with such matters. DISCLAIMER ALL CONTENTS OF THIS MANUAL ARE PROVIDED “AS IS”.
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