Setting Up Your Mobile Phone | Huawei Ascend Y instruction

2.2 Setting Up Your Mobile Phone

2.2.1 Installing the Battery

1.Angle the edge labeled 1 (with the contacts) into the bottom end of the battery compartment.

2.Push the edge labeled 2 into the compartment until the battery clicks firmly into place.

2.2.2 Charging the Battery

Before charging the battery, ensure that it has been properly installed on your phone.

1.Connect the USB cable that came with your mobile phone to the charger.

2.Connect the other end of the USB cable to your mobile phone. Then, to start charging, plug the charger into an electrical outlet.

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.

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Huawei Ascend Y manual Setting Up Your Mobile Phone, Installing the Battery, Charging the Battery

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.

Contents

User Guide Contents WPS Iii Read Before Proceeding Safety Precautions Personal Information and Data Security Legal Notice Third-Party Software Statement Trademarks and Permissions Import and Export Regulations Disclaimer of Warranties Key Functions at Your Fingertips Getting StartedAppearance Charging the Battery Setting Up Your Mobile PhoneInstalling the Battery Status Indicator Important Information About the Battery Setting Up Your Mobile Phone Power On or Off Your Mobile PhonePower Saving Tips Powering On Your Mobile Phone Locking and Unlocking the Screen Using the Touchscreen Unlocking the Screen Home Screen Notification 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 Item Changing the Wallpaper Service ShortcutsSetting a Home Screen Animation Application Screen Moving Icons on the Application Screen Using a microSD CardOptional Installing the microSD Card Using the microSD Card as a USB Mass Storage Making a Call with the Dialer Application CallingMaking a Call Removing the microSD Card Answering an Incoming Call Answering or Rejecting a CallMaking a Call from Contacts Making a Call from Call log Making a Conference Call Other Operations During a CallEnding a Call Rejecting an Incoming Call Contacts Using the Call logUsing Airplane Mode Switching Between Calls Indexing Contacts Opening the Contacts ApplicationAdding a Contact Adding a Contact to Your Favorites Communicating with a Contact Using Quick Contact for AndroidEditing a Contact Communicating with Your Contacts Editing a Group Deleting a ContactManaging Groups Creating a Group Separating Contacts Joining and Separating ContactsSending Contacts Joining Contacts Choosing an Input Method Using the Onscreen KeyboardUsing the Android Keyboard Displaying the Keyboard SMS and MMS Customizing Keyboard SettingsMessaging Creating and Sending a Multimedia Message Copying a Text Message to Notepad or Calendar Customizing Message SettingsOpening and Viewing a Multimedia Message Replying to a Message Adding Other Email Accounts Adding an Email AccountViewing an Email Message Deleting an Email Account Saving an Email AttachmentCreating and Sending an Email Message Replying to an Email Message Checking the Network Connection Changing Email Account SettingsGetting Connected Mobile Networks Connecting to a Wireless Network Wi-FiTurning on the Data Service Turning On Wi-Fi Opening the Browser Connecting to a Wireless Network via the WPS PINWPS Browser Managing Bookmarks Setting a HomeTouch More Settings Set home Opening a Webpage Pairing with and Connecting to a Bluetooth Device BluetoothCustomizing Browser Settings Turning On Bluetooth Entertainment Sending Files via BluetoothTouch Settings Wireless & networks Bluetooth settings Capture Screen Opening Your CameraTaking a Photo Viewing Your Videos Using the GalleryViewing Your Photos Recording a Video Cropping a Picture Opening the GalleryViewing a Picture Rotating a Picture Playing Music DTS EnveloEnjoying Music Opening the Music Library Playing Music in a Playlist Google ServicesCreating a Google Account Adding Music to a Playlist Creating and Sending an Email Switching Between AccountsGmail Opening Gmail Talk Signing out of Talk Setting Notifications for New Instant MessagesAccepting an Invitation Starting a Chat Searching for Places of Interest Enabling the Location ServiceMaps Opening Maps Searching for a Video Synchronizing InformationYouTube Opening YouTube Touch Add account Managing Your AccountsAdding an Account Adding an Exchange Account Touch Sign Out Customizing Your Account SynchronizationRemoving an Account Changing an Account’s Synchronization Settings Using Other ApplicationsAll Backup Configuring General Synchronization Settings Opening Calendar Backing Up data by using Backup to SDTouch Backup to SD Calendar Customizing Calendar Settings Setting an Event ReminderSetting Synchronization and Display Moving or Copying a File File ManagerOpening File Manager Creating a Folder Touch Compress Searching for a FileCompressing or Extracting Files Compressing Files Opening the Clock Opening the AlarmsClock Viewing Your Memory Status Calculator Switching Between Basic and Advanced panelCustomizing Alarm Settings Managing Your Mobile Phone Adjusting the Time Before the Screen Turns Off Setting the Date and TimeSetting the Display Adjusting the Screen Brightness Changing the Phone Ringtone Setting RingersTurning On Silent Mode Adjusting the Volume Configuring Text-to-Speech Setting Phone Services Touch Continue Protecting Your Mobile PhoneProtecting Your Mobile Phone with a Screen Lock Protecting Your Mobile Phone with a Numeric PIN Moving an Application to the microSD Card Viewing an Installed ApplicationUninstalling an Application Managing Applications Backing Up My Data Resetting Your Mobile PhoneSetting Power saving mode Ways to Free Up Your Mobile Phone Memory Appendix Online Update13.1 FAQ How do I return to the calling screen? 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