Huawei Y300 Entertainment, Google Services, Synchronizing Information, Using Other Applications

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8.7 Deleting an Email Account

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8.8 Changing Email Account Settings

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9 Entertainment

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9.1 Taking Photos and Recording Videos

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9.2

Using the Gallery

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9.3

Listening to the FM Radio

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10 Google Services

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10.1

Creating a Google Account

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10.2

Gmail

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10.3

Talk

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10.4

Maps

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10.5

YouTube

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10.6

Play Store

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11 Synchronizing Information

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11.1

Managing Your Accounts

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11.2

Customizing Your Account Synchronization

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12 Using Other Applications

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12.1

All Backup

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12.2

Calendar

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12.3

File Manager

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12.4

Clock

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12.5

Calculator

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12.6

Notes

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13 Managing Your Mobile Phone

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13.1

Setting the Date and Time

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13.2

Setting the Display

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13.3

Setting Ringers

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13.4

Setting Phone Services

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13.5

Adjusting the Speech Rate

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Contents User Guide Read Before Proceeding Getting StartedCalling PeopleMessaging Text InputGetting Connected Google Services Using Other ApplicationsEntertainment Synchronizing InformationAppendix Safety Precautions Read Before ProceedingPersonal Information and Data Security Legal Notice Trademarks and Permissions Third-Party Software StatementImport and Export Regulations Privacy policyGetting Started Important Information About the BatteryKey Functions at Your Fingertips Power On or Off Your Mobile Phone Power Saving TipsPowering Your Mobile Phone On Setting Up Your Mobile Phone Powering Off Your Mobile PhoneTurning On Fast Boot Using Airplane ModeUsing the Touchscreen Locking and Unlocking the ScreenTouchscreen Actions Rotating Your Mobile Phone ScreenHome Screen Unlocking the ScreenNotification and Status Icons Opening the Notification Panel Notification PanelClosing the Notification Panel Viewing Other Parts of the Home Screen Customizing the Home ScreenAdding a New Home Screen Item Moving a Home Screen ItemService Shortcuts Applications and WidgetsChanging the Wallpaper Moving Icons on the Application ScreenUsing a microSD Card Using the microSD Card as a USB Mass StorageViewing Recently Used Applications Removing the microSD CardCalling Making a CallMaking a Call with the Phone Application Making a Call from PeopleUsing Voice Dialing Answering or Rejecting a CallAnswering an Incoming Call Ending a CallRejecting an Incoming Call Other Operations During a CallMaking a Conference Call Switching Between Calls PeopleOpening the People Application Adding a ContactUsing Quick Contact for Android Adding a Contact to Your FavoritesSearching for a Contact Editing a ContactUsing a microSD Card to Back Up Contacts Deleting a ContactBacking Up and Synchronizing Contacts Communicating with a ContactUsing a Google Account to Synchronize Contacts Managing GroupsCreating a Group Editing a GroupJoining and Separating Contacts Joining ContactsSeparating Contacts Touch Manage joined contacts, and then touch Add contactSending Contacts Text InputDisplaying the Keyboard Using the Landscape Keyboard Editing TextOpening Messaging MessagingCreating and Sending a Text Message Creating and Sending a Multimedia Message Adding a SlideshowGetting Connected Wi-Fi Turning On Wi-FiConnecting to a Wireless Network Sharing Your Phones Data ConnectionInstalling the USB tethering Driver Sharing Your Phones Data Connection via USBBrowser Controlling Data UsageBasic Operations Setting a Home Touch Settings General Set homepageOpening a Webpage Managing BookmarksBluetooth Customizing Browser SettingsTurning On Bluetooth Pairing with and Connecting to a Bluetooth DeviceSending Files via Bluetooth Touch Settings Under Wireless & NETWORKS, touch BluetoothAdding an Email Account Switching Between Email AccountsViewing an Email Message Saving an Email Attachment Creating and Sending an Email MessageReplying to an Email Message Deleting an Email AccountChanging Email Account Settings EntertainmentTaking a Photo Opening Your CameraViewing Your Photos Using the Gallery Recording a VideoViewing Your Videos Opening the GalleryTuning the FM Radio Listening to the FM RadioRotating a Picture Cropping a PictureGoogle Services Creating a Google AccountSwitching Between Accounts GmailOpening Gmail Creating and Sending an EmailTalk Setting Notifications for New Instant Messages MapsStarting a Chat Signing out of TalkEnabling the Location Service YouTubeOpening Maps Searching for Places of InterestPlay Store Synchronizing Information Uninstalling an ApplicationManaging Your Accounts Adding an Account Adding an Exchange AccountRemoving an Account Touch ADD AccountConfiguring General Synchronization Settings Changing an Accounts Synchronization SettingsCustomizing Your Account Synchronization Touch Remove accountUsing Other Applications All BackupBacking Up Data on Your Phone Restoring DataCalendar Backing up an ApplicationOpening Calendar Creating an EventSetting an Event Reminder Setting Synchronization and DisplayCustomizing Calendar Settings To syncFile Manager Opening File ManagerCreating a Folder Moving or Copying a FileCompressing or Extracting Files Viewing Your Memory StatusOpening the Alarms ClockCalculator Opening the ClockSetting the Date and Time Switching Between Basic and Advanced panelManaging Your Mobile Phone Opening CalculatorSetting the Display Setting RingersSetting Phone Services Customizing Call SettingsChanging the Phone Ringtone Changing the Message RingtoneAdjusting the Speech Rate Disabling the Data ServiceProtecting Your Mobile Phone Protecting Your Mobile Phone with a Screen LockManaging Applications Viewing an Installed ApplicationMoving an Application to the microSD Card Resetting Your Mobile Phone On the Settings screen, touch Backup & resetWays to Free Up Your Mobile Phone Memory Backing Up My DataFAQs Online UpdateAppendix 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? How Do I Hide the Keyboard?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.