Huawei Y300 manual Getting Started, Key Functions at Your Fingertips

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2 Getting Started

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.

2.1Key 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. You can then choose to power off the phone or perform shortcut operations.

• Press to lock the screen when your mobile phone is active.

Touch to open the menu on an active screen.

• 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.

2.2Important Information About the Battery

•If the battery has not been used for a long time, you may not be able to power on your mobile phone immediately after you begin charging the battery. Allow the battery to charge for a few minutes with the phone powered off before attempting to power the phone on.

•As itages,the battery'sperformancewill degrade, in particular it will not hold charge as it did when it was new. When the battery life becomes noticeably shorter than

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Contents User Guide People Read Before ProceedingGetting Started CallingGetting Connected Text InputMessaging Synchronizing Information Google ServicesUsing Other Applications EntertainmentAppendix Read Before Proceeding Safety PrecautionsPersonal Information and Data Security Legal Notice Third-Party Software Statement Trademarks and PermissionsPrivacy policy Import and Export RegulationsKey Functions at Your Fingertips Important Information About the BatteryGetting Started Powering Your Mobile Phone On Power Saving TipsPower On or Off Your Mobile Phone Using Airplane Mode Setting Up Your Mobile PhonePowering Off Your Mobile Phone Turning On Fast BootRotating Your Mobile Phone Screen Using the TouchscreenLocking and Unlocking the Screen Touchscreen ActionsUnlocking the Screen Home ScreenNotification and Status Icons Closing the Notification Panel Notification PanelOpening the Notification Panel Moving a Home Screen Item Viewing Other Parts of the Home ScreenCustomizing the Home Screen Adding a New Home Screen ItemMoving Icons on the Application Screen Service ShortcutsApplications and Widgets Changing the WallpaperRemoving the microSD Card Using a microSD CardUsing the microSD Card as a USB Mass Storage Viewing Recently Used ApplicationsMaking a Call from People CallingMaking a Call Making a Call with the Phone ApplicationEnding a Call Using Voice DialingAnswering or Rejecting a Call Answering an Incoming CallMaking a Conference Call Other Operations During a CallRejecting an Incoming Call Adding a Contact Switching Between CallsPeople Opening the People ApplicationEditing a Contact Using Quick Contact for AndroidAdding a Contact to Your Favorites Searching for a ContactCommunicating with a Contact Using a microSD Card to Back Up ContactsDeleting a Contact Backing Up and Synchronizing ContactsEditing a Group Using a Google Account to Synchronize ContactsManaging Groups Creating a GroupTouch Manage joined contacts, and then touch Add contact Joining and Separating ContactsJoining Contacts Separating ContactsDisplaying the Keyboard Text InputSending Contacts Editing Text Using the Landscape KeyboardCreating and Sending a Text Message MessagingOpening Messaging Adding a Slideshow Creating and Sending a Multimedia MessageGetting Connected Sharing Your Phones Data Connection Wi-FiTurning On Wi-Fi Connecting to a Wireless NetworkSharing Your Phones Data Connection via USB Installing the USB tethering DriverBasic Operations Controlling Data UsageBrowser Managing Bookmarks Setting a HomeTouch Settings General Set homepage Opening a WebpagePairing with and Connecting to a Bluetooth Device BluetoothCustomizing Browser Settings Turning On BluetoothTouch Settings Under Wireless & NETWORKS, touch Bluetooth Sending Files via BluetoothViewing an Email Message Switching Between Email AccountsAdding an Email Account Deleting an Email Account Saving an Email AttachmentCreating and Sending an Email Message Replying to an Email MessageEntertainment Changing Email Account SettingsViewing Your Photos Opening Your CameraTaking a Photo Opening the Gallery Using the GalleryRecording a Video Viewing Your VideosCropping a Picture Tuning the FM RadioListening to the FM Radio Rotating a PictureCreating a Google Account Google ServicesCreating and Sending an Email Switching Between AccountsGmail Opening GmailTalk Signing out of Talk Setting Notifications for New Instant MessagesMaps Starting a ChatSearching for Places of Interest Enabling the Location ServiceYouTube Opening MapsPlay Store Managing Your Accounts Uninstalling an ApplicationSynchronizing Information Touch ADD Account Adding an AccountAdding an Exchange Account Removing an AccountTouch Remove account Configuring General Synchronization SettingsChanging an Accounts Synchronization Settings Customizing Your Account SynchronizationRestoring Data Using Other ApplicationsAll Backup Backing Up Data on Your PhoneCreating an Event CalendarBacking up an Application Opening CalendarTo sync Setting an Event ReminderSetting Synchronization and Display Customizing Calendar SettingsMoving or Copying a File File ManagerOpening File Manager Creating a FolderViewing Your Memory Status Compressing or Extracting FilesOpening the Clock Opening the AlarmsClock CalculatorOpening Calculator Setting the Date and TimeSwitching Between Basic and Advanced panel Managing Your Mobile PhoneSetting Ringers Setting the DisplayChanging the Message Ringtone Setting Phone ServicesCustomizing Call Settings Changing the Phone RingtoneProtecting Your Mobile Phone with a Screen Lock Adjusting the Speech RateDisabling the Data Service Protecting Your Mobile PhoneMoving an Application to the microSD Card Viewing an Installed ApplicationManaging Applications Backing Up My Data Resetting Your Mobile PhoneOn the Settings screen, touch Backup & reset Ways to Free Up Your Mobile Phone MemoryAppendix Online UpdateFAQs How Do I Hide the Keyboard? Why Am I Unable to Use Navigation?How Do I Return to the Call Screen? How Do I Create an Application Shortcut on the Home Screen?Huawei M881

Y300 specifications

The Huawei Y300, launched in 2013, is a budget-friendly smartphone that captivated users with its impressive features and solid performance for its price point. Despite being an entry-level device, the Y300 offers a blend of quality, design, and functionality that meets the needs of everyday users.

One of the standout features of the Huawei Y300 is its 4.0-inch IPS LCD display, which provides vibrant colors and good viewing angles. With a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, the screen size is just right for comfortable viewing, whether users are browsing the web, watching videos, or playing games. The device’s compact form factor makes it easy to handle and carry, appealing to users who prefer smaller smartphones.

Under the hood, the Huawei Y300 is powered by a dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor clocked at 1.0 GHz, coupled with 512 MB of RAM. While not the most powerful setup by contemporary standards, it adequately supports basic tasks and light multitasking. The device runs on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean with Huawei's Emotion UI on top, providing a user-friendly interface and several customization options.

The Huawei Y300 sports a 5-megapixel rear camera, which is capable of capturing decent photos in well-lit conditions. It also features a VGA front camera for video calls, expanding its functionality as a social networking device. The inclusion of a 4 GB internal storage, which is expandable via microSD card, means users can store their photos, music, and apps without running out of space.

Connectivity options on the Y300 include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS, while it supports 3G networks for fast data access. The 1730 mAh battery is another highlight, delivering a respectable battery life that allows users to enjoy extended usage without frequent recharging.

Overall, the Huawei Y300 manages to pack a punch in the budget smartphone category with its solid construction, reliable performance, and essential features. It appeals mainly to first-time smartphone users or those looking for an affordable, no-frills device. While it may lack the advanced features of more recent smartphones, its value for money and simplicity have cemented its place in the hearts of many users.
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