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7 Getting Connected 7.1 Using GPRS/3G Connection Your phone can connect to the Internet via Wi-Fi or network data connection, such as GPRS or 3G connection. When both Wi-Fi and network data connection are available, the mobile phone prefers the Wi-Fi connection. The availability of the network data connection depends on your service provider. 7.1.1 Checking Data Network Connection 1. Touch > Settings. 2. Touch Wireless & networks > Mobile networks > Access Point Names. By default, your phone reads the access point of your SIM card. Do not change the preset parameters; otherwise, you may not be able to access the network. 7.1.2 Turning On the Data Network Connection 1. Touch > Settings. 2. Touch Wireless & networks > Mobile networks. 3. Select the Data enabled check box to turn on data connection. 7.1.3 Turning On the Data Network Connection While Roaming You can still use your phone to connect to the Internet while roaming outside the network coverage, such as when you travel to other countries. However, this service may incur extra charges. Contact your network service provider for details. 1. Touch > Settings. 2. Touch Wireless & networks > Mobile networks. 3. Select the Data roaming check box to turn on data connection while roaming. 7.2 Using Wi-Fi 7.2.1 Turning On Wi-Fi 1. Touch > Settings. 2. Touch Wireless & networks, and then select the Wi-Fi check box to turn on Wi-Fi. 7.2.2 Connecting to Wi-Fi Networks 1. Touch > Settings. 2. Touch Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi settings. 3. Touch Wi-Fi to turn on Wi-Fi. Your phone automatically scans for available networks. 4. Touch a Wi-Fi network. 27

Section	Page
1 Read Before Proceeding	2
1.1 Safety Precautions	2
1.2 Legal Notice	3
2 Getting to Know Your Phone	5
2.1 Phone View	5
2.1.1 Phone at a Glance	5
2.1.2 Key Functions	5
2.2 Installing Your Phone	6
2.2.1 Installing the SIM/USIM Card	6
2.2.2 Installing the microSD Card	6
2.2.3 Charging the Battery	7
2.2.4 Important Information About the Battery	7
2.2.5 Battery Saving Tips	7
2.3 Turning the Phone On or Off	8
2.3.1 Turning the Phone On	8
2.3.2 Setting Up Your Phone	8
2.3.3 Turning the Phone Off	8
2.4 Locking and Unlocking the Screen	8
2.4.1 Locking the Screen	8
2.4.2 Unlocking the Screen	8
2.5 Setting the Mode	9
2.5.1 Setting the Phone to Silent Mode	9
2.5.2 Setting the Phone to Airplane Mode	9
2.6 Home Screen	10
2.6.1 Setting the Default Home Screen	10
2.6.2 SPB Shell 3D Home Screen	10
2.6.3 Viewing Other Parts of the Home Screen	11
2.6.4 Notification and Status Icons	11
2.6.5 Notifications Panel	12
2.6.6 Customizing the Home Screen	12
2.6.7 Changing the Wallpaper	13
3 Contacts	14
3.1 Opening Contacts	14
3.2 Adding Contacts	14
3.2.1 Adding a Contact to Favorites	14
3.3 Importing and Exporting Contacts	14
3.3.1 Importing Contacts from the SIM Card	14
3.3.2 Importing Contacts from the Memory Card	14
3.3.3 Exporting Contacts to the Memory Card	14
3.4 Searching for Contacts	15
3.5 Editing Contacts	15
3.6 Deleting Contacts	15
3.6.1 Removing a Contact from Favorites	15
3.7 Communicating with Contacts	15
3.7.1 Connecting Through Quick Contact for Android	15
3.7.2 Communicating with a Contact	15
4 Calling	16
4.1 Making a Call	16
4.1.1 Making a Call with the Phone Application	16
4.1.2 Making a Call from Contacts	16
4.1.3 Making a Call from Call Log	16
4.2 Answering or Rejecting a Call	17
4.2.1 Answering an Incoming Call	17
4.2.2 Ending a Call	17
4.2.3 Rejecting an Incoming Call	17
4.3 Other Operations During a Call	18
4.3.1 Making a Conference Call	18
4.3.2 Switching Between Calls	18
4.3.3 Muting the Microphone	18
4.3.4 Turning the Speakerphone On or Off	18
4.3.5 Using Bluetooth Device	18
4.4 Using Call Log	19
4.4.1 Adding an Entry to Contacts	19
4.4.2 Removing an Entry from Call Log	19
5 Entering Text	20
5.1 Displaying the Keyboard Panel	20
5.1.1 Changing the Input Method	20
5.1.2 Using the Android Keyboard	20
5.1.3 Using the Huawei IME Keyboard	21
5.1.4 Using TouchPal Input	22
5.1.5 Using the Landscape Keyboard	23
5.2 Customizing Keyboard Settings	23
5.3 Editing Text	23
5.3.1 Selecting Text	23
5.3.2 Cut, Copy, and Paste Text	23
6 Email and Messaging	24
6.1 Text and Multimedia Messages	24
6.1.1 Creating and Sending Text Messages	24
6.1.2 Creating and Sending Multimedia Messages	24
6.1.3 Opening and Viewing Messages	25
6.1.4 Replying to Messages	25
6.1.5 Forwarding Messages	25
6.1.6 Deleting Messages	25
6.1.7 Customizing Message Settings	25
6.2 Email	26
6.2.1 Setting Up an Email Account	26
6.2.2 Adding Other Email Accounts	26
6.2.3 Creating and Sending Emails	26
6.2.4 Opening and Viewing Emails	26
6.2.5 Replying to Emails	26
6.2.6 Forwarding Emails	27
6.2.7 Deleting Emails	27
6.2.8 Customizing Email Account Settings	27
7 Getting Connected	28
7.1 Using GPRS/3G Connection	28
7.1.1 Checking Data Network Connection	28
7.1.2 Turning On the Data Network Connection	28
7.1.3 Turning On the Data Network Connection While Roaming	28
7.2 Using Wi-Fi	28
7.2.1 Turning On Wi-Fi	28
7.2.2 Connecting to Wi-Fi Networks	28
7.2.3 Adding Wi-Fi Networks	29
7.3 Sharing Your Phone’s Data Connection	29
7.3.1 Using USB Tethering	29
7.3.2 Using Your Phone as a Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot	29
7.4 Using Bluetooth	30
7.4.1 Turning On Bluetooth	30
7.4.2 Pairing and Connecting to Bluetooth Devices	30
7.4.3 Sending Files via Bluetooth	30
7.4.4 Disconnecting or Unpairing Bluetooth Devices	30
7.5 Using the microSD Card	30
7.5.1 Using the microSD Card as USB Mass Storage	30
7.5.2 Removing the microSD Card	31
8 Using the Internet	32
8.1 Browser	32
8.1.1 Opening Browser	32
8.1.2 Opening a Web Page	32
8.1.3 Setting a Home Page	32
8.1.4 Managing Bookmarks	32
8.1.5 Customizing the Browser Settings	33
8.2 Quick Search	33
8.2.1 Using Text Search	33
8.2.2 Using Voice Search	33
8.3 Google Account	34
8.3.1 Creating a Google Account	34
8.4 Gmail	34
8.4.1 Opening Gmail	34
8.4.2 Creating and Sending Emails	34
8.4.3 Replying to Emails	35
8.4.4 Forwarding Emails	35
8.4.5 Searching for Emails	35
8.4.6 Customizing Gmail Settings	35
8.5 Talk	35
8.5.1 Opening Talk	35
8.5.2 Adding a Friend	35
8.5.3 Starting a Chat	35
8.5.4 Accepting Friends’ Invitation	36
8.5.5 Viewing Friends	36
8.5.6 Setting Online Status	36
8.5.7 Customizing Talk Settings	36
8.5.8 Signing Out of Talk	36
8.6 Maps	36
8.6.1 Enabling Location Settings	36
8.6.2 Opening Maps	36
8.6.3 Finding Places	36
8.6.4 Getting Directions	37
8.6.5 Setting Map Mode and Layers	37
8.7 Latitude	37
8.7.1 Opening Latitude	37
8.7.2 Adding Friends	37
8.7.3 Refreshing Friend List	37
8.7.4 Viewing Friends’ Location	38
8.7.5 Selecting Sharing Options	38
8.7.6 Removing Friends	38
8.7.7 Setting Privacy Options	38
8.8 Market	38
8.8.1 Opening Market	38
8.8.2 Searching For Applications	38
8.8.3 Downloading Applications	38
8.8.4 Removing Applications	39
8.9 Navigation	39
8.10 Places	39
8.10.1 Opening Places	39
8.11 YouTube	39
8.11.1 Opening YouTube	39
8.11.2 Browsing for Videos	39
8.11.3 Searching for Videos	39
8.11.4 Sharing Videos	40
8.11.5 Uploading Videos	40
8.11.6 Customizing YouTube Settings	40
8.12 News & Weather	40
8.12.1 Opening News & Weather	40
8.12.2 Customizing News & Weather Settings	41
9 Entertainment	42
9.1 Taking Photos and Recording Videos	42
9.1.1 Opening the Camera/Camcorder	42
9.1.2 Taking Photos	42
9.1.3 Viewing Your Photos	42
9.1.4 Recording Videos	43
9.1.5 Viewing Your Videos	43
9.2 Using My Gallery	43
9.2.1 Opening My Gallery	43
9.2.2 Viewing Pictures	43
9.2.3 Rotating Pictures	43
9.2.4 Cropping Pictures	44
9.2.5 Using Pictures	44
9.3 Enjoying Music	44
9.3.1 Opening the Media Library	44
9.3.2 Playing Music	44
9.3.3 Adding Music to Playlists	44
9.3.4 Playing Playlists	44
10 Synchronizing Information	45
10.1 Managing Your Accounts	45
10.1.1 Adding an Account	45
10.1.2 Removing an Account	45
10.2 Customizing Your Account Synchronization	46
10.2.1 Configuring General Sync Settings	46
10.2.2 Changing an Account’s Synchronization Settings	46
11 Using Other Applications	47
11.1 Using the Calculator	47
11.1.1 Opening the Calculator	47
11.1.2 Switching to the Advanced Panel	47
11.2 Using the Calendar	47
11.2.1 Opening the Calendar	47
11.2.2 Creating an Event	47
11.2.3 Setting an Event Reminder	48
11.2.4 Customizing the Calendar Settings	48
11.3 Using the Clock	48
11.3.1 Opening the Clock	48
11.3.2 Opening the Alarms	48
11.4 Using the FM Radio	49
12 Managing Your Mobile Phone	50
12.1 Setting the Date and Time	50
12.2 Setting the Display	50
12.2.1 Adjusting the Screen Brightness	50
12.2.2 Adjusting the Time Before the Screen Turns Off	50
12.3 Setting Ringers	50
12.3.1 Turning On Silent Mode	50
12.3.2 Adjusting the Volume	51
12.3.3 Changing the Phone Ringtone	51
12.3.4 Changing the Notification Ringtone	51
12.3.5 Changing the Message Ringtone	51
12.3.6 Enabling Other Sounds	51
12.4 Setting Phone Services	51
12.4.1 Customizing Call Settings	51
12.4.2 Turning On Data Roaming	52
12.4.3 Switching Off Data Service	52
12.4.4 Setting Up VPN	52
12.5 Setting Voice Input and Output	52
12.5.1 Selecting Voice Input Language	52
12.5.2 Filtering Voice Input	52
12.5.3 Installing Voice Data	52
12.5.4 Adjusting the Speech Rate	53
12.5.5 Selecting Speech Language	53
12.6 Protecting Your Mobile Phone	53
12.6.1 Turning on Your SIM Card PIN	53
12.6.2 Protecting Your Mobile Phone with a Screen Lock	53
12.6.3 Hiding Passwords	53
12.7 Managing Applications	54
12.7.1 Viewing an Installed Application	54
12.7.2 Removing an Installed Application	54
12.7.3 Ways to Free Up Your Mobile Phone Memory	54
12.8 Resetting Your Mobile Phone	54
12.8.1 Backing Up My Data	54
12.8.2 Restoring Factory Data	54
13 Appendix	55
13.1 Warnings and Precautions	55