Huawei Ascend Y manual Opening the Contacts Application, Adding a Contact, Indexing Contacts

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4.1 Opening the Contacts Application

If you have not yet added any contacts to your mobile phone, Contacts displays a messagewith hintson howto startadding contactsinformation.Onthe Homescreen, touch Contacts to open the Contacts application.

On the Home screen, touch > Contacts to open the Contacts application. All of your contacts are displayed alphabetically in a list that you can scroll through.

4.2 Adding a Contact

1.In the contact list, touch > Createcontact.

2.If you have more than one account with contacts, touch the account to which you want to add the contact.

3.Enter the contact's name, and then add detailed information such as phone number and address.

4.When you are finished, touch Save to save the contact information.

4.3 Adding a Contact to Your Favorites

•Touch and hold the contact you want to add to Favorites. Then touch Add to Favorites.

•Touch a contact, and then touch the star to the right of the contact’s name. The star turns gold.

4.4 Indexing Contacts

You can index your Contacts to quickly find your desired contact.

1.On the Home screen, touch > Contacts.

2.Touch or move any letter in the alphabet to list all contacts starting with the letter.

4.5 Searching for a Contact

1. In the contact list, touch > Search.

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Contents User Guide Contents WPS Iii Read Before Proceeding Safety PrecautionsPersonal Information and Data Security Legal Notice Third-Party Software Statement Trademarks and PermissionsImport and Export Regulations Disclaimer of WarrantiesAppearance Getting StartedKey Functions at Your Fingertips Installing the Battery Setting Up Your Mobile PhoneCharging the Battery Status Indicator Important Information About the BatteryPower Saving Tips Power On or Off Your Mobile PhonePowering On Your Mobile Phone Setting Up Your Mobile PhoneLocking and Unlocking the Screen Using the TouchscreenUnlocking the Screen Home ScreenNotification and Status Icons Opening the Notification Panel Notification PanelClosing the Notification Panel Customizing the Home Screen Viewing Other Parts of the Home ScreenAdding a New Home Screen Item Moving a Home Screen ItemSetting a Home Screen Animation Service ShortcutsApplication Screen Changing the WallpaperOptional Installing the microSD Card Using a microSD CardUsing the microSD Card as a USB Mass Storage Moving Icons on the Application ScreenMaking a Call CallingRemoving the microSD Card Making a Call with the Dialer ApplicationMaking a Call from Contacts Answering or Rejecting a CallMaking a Call from Call log Answering an Incoming CallEnding a Call Other Operations During a CallRejecting an Incoming Call Making a Conference CallUsing Airplane Mode Using the Call logSwitching Between Calls ContactsAdding a Contact Opening the Contacts ApplicationAdding a Contact to Your Favorites Indexing ContactsEditing a Contact Using Quick Contact for AndroidCommunicating with Your Contacts Communicating with a ContactManaging Groups Deleting a ContactCreating a Group Editing a GroupSending Contacts Joining and Separating ContactsJoining Contacts Separating ContactsUsing the Android Keyboard Using the Onscreen KeyboardDisplaying the Keyboard Choosing an Input MethodMessaging Customizing Keyboard SettingsSMS and MMS Creating and Sending a Multimedia Message Opening and Viewing a Multimedia Message Customizing Message SettingsReplying to a Message Copying a Text Message to Notepad or CalendarViewing an Email Message Adding an Email AccountAdding Other Email Accounts Creating and Sending an Email Message Saving an Email AttachmentReplying to an Email Message Deleting an Email AccountGetting Connected Changing Email Account SettingsMobile Networks Checking the Network ConnectionTurning on the Data Service Wi-FiTurning On Wi-Fi Connecting to a Wireless NetworkWPS Connecting to a Wireless Network via the WPS PINBrowser Opening the BrowserTouch More Settings Set home Setting a HomeOpening a Webpage Managing BookmarksCustomizing Browser Settings BluetoothTurning On Bluetooth Pairing with and Connecting to a Bluetooth DeviceTouch Settings Wireless & networks Bluetooth settings Sending Files via BluetoothEntertainment Taking a Photo Opening Your CameraCapture Screen Viewing Your Photos Using the GalleryRecording a Video Viewing Your VideosViewing a Picture Opening the GalleryRotating a Picture Cropping a PictureEnjoying Music DTS EnveloOpening the Music Library Playing MusicCreating a Google Account Google ServicesAdding Music to a Playlist Playing Music in a PlaylistGmail Switching Between AccountsOpening Gmail Creating and Sending an EmailTalk Accepting an Invitation Setting Notifications for New Instant MessagesStarting a Chat Signing out of TalkMaps Enabling the Location ServiceOpening Maps Searching for Places of InterestYouTube Synchronizing InformationOpening YouTube Searching for a VideoAdding an Account Managing Your AccountsAdding an Exchange Account Touch Add accountRemoving an Account Customizing Your Account SynchronizationTouch Sign Out All Backup Using Other ApplicationsConfiguring General Synchronization Settings Changing an Account’s Synchronization SettingsTouch Backup to SD Backing Up data by using Backup to SDCalendar Opening CalendarSetting Synchronization and Display Setting an Event ReminderCustomizing Calendar Settings Opening File Manager File ManagerCreating a Folder Moving or Copying a FileCompressing or Extracting Files Searching for a FileCompressing Files Touch CompressClock Opening the AlarmsViewing Your Memory Status Opening the ClockCustomizing Alarm Settings Switching Between Basic and Advanced panelManaging Your Mobile Phone CalculatorSetting the Display Setting the Date and TimeAdjusting the Screen Brightness Adjusting the Time Before the Screen Turns OffTurning On Silent Mode Setting RingersAdjusting the Volume Changing the Phone RingtoneConfiguring Text-to-Speech Setting Phone ServicesProtecting Your Mobile Phone with a Screen Lock Protecting Your Mobile PhoneProtecting Your Mobile Phone with a Numeric PIN Touch ContinueUninstalling an Application Viewing an Installed ApplicationManaging Applications Moving an Application to the microSD CardSetting Power saving mode Resetting Your Mobile PhoneWays to Free Up Your Mobile Phone Memory Backing Up My Data13.1 FAQ Online UpdateAppendix How can I change the input method? How do I set the unlock pattern?How do I stop the song playing in the background? How do I return to the calling screen?Huawei M866P

Ascend Y specifications

The Huawei Ascend Y is a budget-friendly smartphone that was launched to cater to users seeking a reliable device without breaking the bank. As part of Huawei's Ascend series, the Y model comes with a range of features and technologies that make it an appealing choice for entry-level smartphone users.

One of the standout features of the Huawei Ascend Y is its design. The phone sports a sleek and minimalist aesthetic that feels modern in hand. It has a 4.0-inch display with a resolution of 800 x 480 pixels, providing decent clarity for everyday tasks such as browsing and social media. The screen is bright and vibrant, ensuring that multimedia content appears lively and engaging.

Powered by a dual-core processor, the Ascend Y delivers satisfactory performance for basic usage, including web browsing, messaging, and light gaming. With 512MB of RAM, the device can handle multitasking with a degree of efficiency, although heavy applications may cause some lag. Additionally, the phone comes with 4GB of internal storage, which can be expanded via microSD card, allowing users to store photos, music, and apps comfortably.

In terms of camera capabilities, the Ascend Y features a 5-megapixel rear camera equipped with autofocus and an LED flash, which aids in capturing quality images in various lighting conditions. The front-facing VGA camera is suitable for basic selfies and video calls but lacks the refinement found in higher-end models.

The smartphone runs on Huawei’s Emotion UI, which is based on Android, providing users with a familiar interface that is user-friendly and customizable. One notable aspect of the Ascend Y is its battery life, which is backed by a 1750mAh battery. This capacity is sufficient for a full day’s use under normal conditions, making it ideal for users who may not have access to charging points throughout the day.

Connectivity options include 3G support, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS, ensuring that users can stay connected and navigate without issues. The Huawei Ascend Y successfully combines essential smartphone features with an affordable price point, making it an excellent choice for first-time smartphone buyers or those looking for a secondary device. Overall, this smartphone offers a balanced package of performance, design, and usability, making it a commendable entry into the competitive budget smartphone market.
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