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Table of Contents

1 Getting to Know Your Phone ................................... 1

Your Phone ............................................................................ 1

Keys and Functions ............................................................... 2

Screen Icons .......................................................................... 4

Interfaces ............................................................................... 5

2 Getting Started .......................................................... 6

Installing the Battery ............................................................. 6

Installing the Micro SD Card................................................. 6

Charging the Battery.............................................................. 7

Powering On/Off the Phone................................................... 7

Using the Function Menu ...................................................... 7

3 Voice Services ............................................................ 9

Making a Call ........................................................................ 9

Answering a Call ................................................................... 9

Operations During a Call..................................................... 10

4 Text Entry ................................................................ 11

Text Input Modes..................................................................11

Entering English ...................................................................11

Entering Spanish.................................................................. 12

Entering Numbers................................................................ 12

Entering Symbols ................................................................ 13

5 SMS........................................................................... 14

Writing and Sending a Message .......................................... 14

Reading a Message.............................................................. 15

Summary of Contents for C5588

Page 1: ... holders The information in this manual is subject to change without notice Every effort has been made in the preparation of this manual to ensure accuracy of the contents but all statements information and recommendations in this manual do not constitute the warranty of any kind express or implied Huawei Technologies Co Ltd Address Huawei Industrial Base Bantian Longgang Shenzhen 518129 People s ...

Page 2: ...igh precision electronic devices The phone may affect the performance of these devices Do not attempt to disassemble your phone or its accessories Only qualified personnel are allowed to service or repair the phone Do not place your phone or its accessories in containers with strong electromagnetic field Do not place magnetic storage media near your phone Radiation from the phone may erase the inf...

Page 3: ...nds and then release it Press Press a key and release it quickly GUI Conventions Format Meaning Bold Any string displayed on the phone screen is in boldface such as Menu Multi level menus are spearated by For example Menu MESSAGES indicates MESSAGES is the submenu of Menu Symbols Symbol Description Meaning Caution Warnings and precautions for operations Note Complementary descriptions for operatio...

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Page 5: ...alling the Micro SD Card 6 Charging the Battery 7 Powering On Off the Phone 7 Using the Function Menu 7 3 Voice Services 9 Making a Call 9 Answering a Call 9 Operations During a Call 10 4 Text Entry 11 Text Input Modes 11 Entering English 11 Entering Spanish 12 Entering Numbers 12 Entering Symbols 13 5 SMS 14 Writing and Sending a Message 14 Reading a Message 15 ...

Page 6: ... 20 Enabling an Alarm Clock 20 Disabling an Alarm Clock 21 9 Security 22 Enabling Disabling the Phone Lock 22 Changing the Phone Lock Code 22 Locking the Keypad 22 10 Music 24 Adding the Playlist 24 Launching the Media Player 24 Selecting a Playlist 24 Playing Music 25 Setting the Equalizer 26 11 Video Player 27 Selecting a Video File 27 Playing a Video File 27 12 Recorder 29 Recording a Sound Cli...

Page 7: ...36 Setting the Self Timer 36 Setting the Effect 37 Selecting a Fun Frame 37 15 Video Camera 38 Recording a Video Clip 38 Playing a Video Clip 39 Setting the Effect 40 16 Bluetooth 41 Sending Data Through the Bluetooth Connection 41 Receiving Data Through the Bluetooth Connection 42 Other Bluetooth Operations 43 17 Menu Commands 44 18 Troubleshooting 55 19 Warnings and Precautions 57 Statement 65 ...

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Page 9: ... Right Soft Key Clear Key End Power Key Micro SD Card Slot Key Microphone Key Headset Jack Charger Interface Data Cable Connector Number Keys Talk Send Key Internet Key Left Soft Key Navigation Keys Volume Control Keys Earpiece Camera Shortcut Key OK Key Screen ...

Page 10: ...tters and symbols z Call the voice mail center in the standby mode by pressing and holding the 1 key z Speed dial a phone number in the standby mode by pressing and holding the 2 9 key z Select a submenu item labeled with the corresponding number z Enter the symbol symbol P character or T character by pressing it once twice three times or four times z Switch between the Meeting profile and the cur...

Page 11: ...ng a call z Decrease the volume when playing sound files playing video files and FM radio Launch the camera in the standby mode by pressing and holding it z In the standby mode access BREW CAMERA WAP MESSAGES or access Create Message by pressing and holding it z During a call increase the volume or decrease the volume or z In the focus mode of the camera zoom in zoom out switch to the video camera...

Page 12: ...ta service is activated A new message is received The inbox is full A new voice mail is received A new emergent message is received A new MMS is received The Bluetooth is activated The micro SD card is activated An alarm clock is enabled The General profile is activated The Meeting profile is activated The Silence profile is activated The Outdoor profile is activated The My Profile 1 is activated ...

Page 13: ...er level is extremely low The keypad is locked Interfaces Interface Description Charger interface Data cable connector Headset jack Located at the bottom of the phone You can connect the charger or the data cable or the headset to it Micro SD card slot Located on the bottom right side of the phone You can insert a micro SD micro secure data card into it ...

Page 14: ... install the micro SD card do as follows 1 Open the rubber cap of the micro SD card slot 2 Insert the micro SD card into the slot 3 Close the rubber cap after inserting the micro SD card completely 2 3 1 Install the micro SD card correctly to avoid damaging your phone or the micro SD card ...

Page 15: ...s fully charged If becomes static the battery is fully charged 4 Disconnect the charger from the AC power socket 5 Disconnect the charger from the phone z Do not use a damaged battery or charger z Before using the travel charger ensure that the battery is installed in your phone Powering On Off the Phone z When the phone is powered off press and hold to power it on z When the phone is powered on p...

Page 16: ...menu 3 Display the submenu in either of the ways z Press or to select a submenu Then press Select or to display it z Press the corresponding number key to display the submenu 4 Press Back to return to the previous menu or exit the function menu 5 Press to return to the standby mode ...

Page 17: ...r and the extension number 2 Press to dial a phone number 3 Press or End to end a call or cancel a dialing z When the phone is locked enter the lock code to unlock the phone first otherwise you can make emergency calls or answer calls only z In the standby mode press to view the CALL LOG Select a record and press to dial z Select a contact from the contacts and press to dial z Select a message in ...

Page 18: ...Mute or unmute your voice during a call At first the option is Mute If you select it the other party during the call cannot hear you any more If you access the Options menu again the option is Unmute If you select it the other party can hear you again This function is available only after the call is set up You cannot mute unmute the ringtone z Start Record Allow you to record the call you can sel...

Page 19: ...the letter on the left of the cursor Alternatively press and hold to clear all letters at one time If there is no letter to delete you can press Back to return to the previous menu Entering English Smart English Input You can enter English letters as follows 1 Corresponding to the sequence of the word press the key labeled with the desired letter once Then the phone displays the commonly used word...

Page 20: ... you can enter the latter only after the cursor appears again or press to move the cursor to the next space z Press repeatedly to enter a commonly used punctuation z Press once to enter a space twice to enter 0 Entering Spanish You can enter Spanish words in the Spanish text input mode Traditional Spanish text input and smart Spanish text input are similar to traditional English text input and sma...

Page 21: ...13 Entering Symbols In any input mode you can enter a symbol as follows 1 Press to display a symbol list 2 Press or to select a symbol 3 Press or press the corresponding number key to enter the symbol ...

Page 22: ...ontact from the phonebook and insert the phone number into the message z Priority Allows you to set the priority of messages sent to the recipients The priorities are Normal and Urgent The message priority function is network dependent z Callback Number Allows you to set the callback number The callback number is sent to the message recipient by default You can set it to either your phone number o...

Page 23: ... 1 Select Menu MESSAGES SMS Inbox 2 Press to choose a message 3 Press to read the message or press Options to select the following options z View Allows you to read the message z Reply Allows you to edit a message to reply the message sender z Delete Allows you to delete the message z Delete Multiple Allows you to delete multiple messages at a time z Forward Allows you to forward the message z Ext...

Page 24: ... Timing Allows you to set the duration of switching the slides The capacity of a MMS can be up to 300 KB including slide 3 After you write the multimedia message select Options Send and press to send it Receiving a Multimedia Message If MMS Settings Receive options Download timing setting is Manual a notification will be received in Inbox and you can press to view the notification then select Menu...

Page 25: ...nder z Reply all Allows you to reply all the messages to the message senders z Forward Allows you to forward the message z Move Allows you to move the message s to My folders z Delete Allows you to delete the message z Delete all Delete all the messages in the inbox z Sort Allows you to sort the messages in the inbox according to date or address z Filter view Allows you to view the specified messa...

Page 26: ...mage for the contact 4 Press Save to save the contact to the phonebook Searching a Contact To search a contact do as follows 1 Select Menu CONTACTS Search 2 Enter the name of the contact Then press Search or 3 After searching the contact press Options for the following options z View Allows you to view the details z Edit Allows you to edit the contact z Add New Allows you to add a new contact z Se...

Page 27: ...lists English contacts that start with the letter Searching a Contact by Location You can find a contact according to the sequence number Each contact in the phonebook has an independent sequence number which is from 1 to 1000 You can quickly search a contact by the sequence number To search a contact do as follows 1 Select Menu CONTACTS Search By Location 2 Input the sequence number of the contac...

Page 28: ...e time z Cycle Allows you to set the alerting cycle mode z Ring Allows you to set the alerting ringtone 4 Press Save to save the alarm clock z When the alarm clock alerts press Stop to stop it or press Snooze to snooze it for five minutes z If nothing is done to the alarm clock when it alerts it stops temporarily after 45 seconds and alerts again five minutes later It alerts five times before it s...

Page 29: ...21 Disabling an Alarm Clock 1 Select Menu TOOLS Alarms 2 Press to select an alarm clock 3 Press Off to disable the alarm clock Select Menu TOOLS Alarms Cancel All to disable all alarm clocks ...

Page 30: ...r On Enable the phone lock when the phone is powered on next time z Off Disable your phone lock Changing the Phone Lock Code Do remember your phone lock code If you forget it contact your local dealer 1 Select Menu SETTING Security Settings Change Phone Code 2 Enter the correct phone lock code and press OK 3 Enter the new phone lock code and press OK 4 Enter the new phone lock code again and press...

Page 31: ...ect Menu SETTING Phone Settings Auto Keyguard 2 Press for the following options z Off Disable the auto keyguard function z 15 Seconds 30 Seconds or 1 Minute When the phone has been idle for the selected time in the standby mode the keypad is locked automatically 3 Press Select to save the settings Unlocking the Keypad In the standby mode press Unlock and then press to unlock the keypad ...

Page 32: ...nter the name of the playlist and then press OK 3 Press Add to add the songs 4 Press to select phone or micro SD card for the memory in use 5 Press to select or deselect the songs in the play list 6 Press Options select Add to save the settings Launching the Media Player In the standby mode you can launch the music player by the following options z Press and hold z Select Menu MULTIMEDIA Media Pla...

Page 33: ...ows 1 Press to play a song z Press to play the next song z Press and hold to play the song by fast forward z Press to play the previous song z Press and hold to play the song by fast backward z Press to pause playing press again to continue playing z Press to load the current playlist z Press to stop playing 2 Press Minimize to return to the Multimedia screen You can use other functions while the ...

Page 34: ...aunch the music player 2 Press Options and select Settings for the following options z Shuffle Allows you to set the shuffle mode z Loop Allows you to set the loop mode z Equalizer Allows you to set the Equalizer When the phone is playing songs press the button on the headset to play the next song ...

Page 35: ... must be inserted in your phone beforehand Playing a Video File In the Videos interface after you select a video file you can do as follows 1 Press to play a video file z Press to play the next video file z Press and hold to play the video file by fast forward z Press to play the previous video file z Press and hold to play the video file by fast backward z Press to pause playing press again to co...

Page 36: ...28 z Press to increase the volume z Press to decrease the volume 2 Press Back to switch off the video player and return to the previous menu ...

Page 37: ...vious menu z When recording a sound clip you can press Stop to save the sound clip to Menu MULTIMEDIA My Files Musics recorder automatically z When recording a sound clip make the microphone of your phone near the sound source for a better recording effect Playing a Sound Clip 1 In the standby mode select Menu MULTIMEDIA Recorder 2 Press Voice Folder 3 Press to select phone or micro SD card 4 Pres...

Page 38: ... clip to the micro SD card Phone z Copy to Memory Card Copy to Phone Allows you to copy the sound clip to the micro SD card Phone z Delete Allows you to delete the sound clip z Mange Multiple Allows you to Play Move to Memory Card Phone Copy to Memory Card Phone or Delete multiple sound clips at a time z Rename Allows you to rename the sound clip z Sort Allows you to sort the sound clips according...

Page 39: ...the headset to the headset jack properly 2 In the standby mode select Menu MULTIMEDIA Radio After loading the phone plays a program 3 Press Options select Speaker On Speaker Off to enable disable the speaker 4 In the Radio screen z Press or to increase the volume z Press or to decrease the volume z Press to change the channel z Press to load the channel list Switching Off the FM Radio 1 In the sta...

Page 40: ...dio 1 Press Options to select Start Record 2 Press Stop to stop recording The program clip is saved to Musics of My Files automatically The program clips recorded from the FM Radio are saved into qcp files Searching for a Channel Automatic Tuning 1 In the Radio screen press Options to select Tuning 2 Press to select Automatic Tuning 3 The phone automatically searches for channels and saves them to...

Page 41: ...rsor moves to the decimal part automatically If you enter only two digits for the integer part press to move the cursor to the decimal part 4 Press Listen to preview the channel Press Back to the Radio screen again 5 Press Save and return to the Save Channel screen Press to select a channel to be saved and press Save to save the settings Deleting a Channel 1 In the Radio screen press Options to se...

Page 42: ...of the video camera on your phone For details see Video Camera on page 38 You can also switch to Video Camera by pressing in the preview mode z Shot Mode Allows you to take photos in rapid succession if activated You can select Normal 4 Shots or 9 Shots to set the photo number z Resolution Allows you to select the resolution z Frame Allows you to select a fun frame for photos z Self Timer Allows y...

Page 43: ... by Bluetooth z Set Allows you to set the photo as the wallpaper or contact image z When focusing the lens press to zoom in press to zoom out press to decrease the luminance and press to increase the luminance z Fun frames can be used only when the resolution is 320 240 Taking Multiple Photos by One Press 1 Select Menu CAMERA Options Shot Mode The function allows the phone to take photos in rapid ...

Page 44: ...o set the photo into the full screen z Rotate Allows you to rotate the photo z Set Allows you to set the photo as the wallpaper or contact image z Send Allows you to send the photo as MMS send the photo to album and send the photo by Bluetooth z Delete Allows you to delete the current photo z File Info Allows you to view the name size resolution DRM information and create time of the photo Setting...

Page 45: ...oll to Color Monochrome Negative or Sepia 4 Press to select an effect Selecting a Fun Frame 1 In the standby mode select Menu CAMERA 2 Press Options to select Frame 3 Press to scroll the fun frames 4 Press Select or to select a fun frame and the selected fun frame is displayed Press Back to cancel the operation ...

Page 46: ... displayed 2 Press Options for the following options z Switch To Camera Allows you to use the functions of the camera on your phone For details see Camera on page 34 You can also switch to Camera by pressing in the preview mode z Video Size Allows you to set the video size You can select MMS Limite 3 Minutes and 5 Minutes z Night Mode Allows you to enable or disable the night mode z Effect Allows ...

Page 47: ...elete Allows you to delete the current video clip z Go To My Files Allows you to access the My Files Videos directory to view videos Your phone supports video recording for up to five minutes When five minutes is up video recording is stopped and the video is saved automatically Then the phone returns to the video preview screen Playing a Video Clip 1 In the standby mode select Menu CAMERA to acce...

Page 48: ...ting the Effect 1 In the standby mode select Menu CAMERA to access the camera preview screen and then press to switch to the video camera 2 Press Options to select Effect 3 Press to scroll to Color Monochrome Sepia or Negative 4 Press to select an effect ...

Page 49: ... an unknown device Thus you can prevent your mobile phone from the intrusion of destructive contents The Bluetooth function supported by your phone meets the requirements of Bluetooth Specification 2 0 It can work normally only if you use it with compatible Bluetooth devices For more information refer to the user manuals of related devices or consult the manufacturers of related devices Sending Da...

Page 50: ...r other Bluetooth activated devices in the effective range The names of the found devices will be displayed on the screen of your phone Press to stop searching 5 If the device to be connected with requests identity authentication before connection it displays Enter PIN code on the screen of your phone Create a shared password After both ends enter the same password the Bluetooth connection is set ...

Page 51: ...eceived data in the micro SD card by default If your phone is not installed with a micro SD card the phone saves the received data in the phone memory Other Bluetooth Operations You can perform the basic settings for the Bluetooth functions Select SETTING Phone Settings Bluetooth for the following operations z Switch On Off To set the Bluetooth device to On or Off z Search To search for new Blueto...

Page 52: ... view edit save and delete call records send messages make calls to the corresponding numbers Received Calls Allows you to view the received calls Allows you to view edit save and delete call records send messages make calls to the corresponding numbers Dialled Calls Allows you to view the dialled calls Allows you to view edit save and delete call records send messages make calls to the correspond...

Page 53: ...by pressing and holding only one number key except the 0 and 1 key in the standby mode My Number Allows you to view your own phone number Contacts Management Delete Multiple Allows you to delete multiple contacts at a time Send Via Bluetooth Allows you to send a contact by Bluetooth Memory Status Allows you to check all space and the remaining space for contacts in the phone MULTIMEDIA Media Playe...

Page 54: ...e all the audio files and view the information of the audio files Others Allows your phone to store other kinds of files Memory Card Allows you to view and sort the files stored or format the files in the memory card Memory Status Allows you to view total memory the used memory and free memory of your phone and the micro SD card Recorder For details see Recorder on page 29 Radio Switch Off Allows ...

Page 55: ...ully sent if the auto save function is activated Allows you to delete re send and forward the messages in the outbox Drafts Allows the phone to store draft messages and the messages failed to be sent Allows you to edit send and delete the messages in the draft Voice Mail Allows you to set the voice mail number and call voice mail center Templates Allows you to insert or edit the phrases Settings S...

Page 56: ...sed and the total memory The phone can save up to 1000 messages Delete All Allows you to delete all the messages stored in the inbox outbox draft templates UIM card phone or delete all the messages MMS New Message Allows you to create and send a multimedia message Sent To Album Your phone starts WAP function and logs on the specified websites provided by your network service provider For details c...

Page 57: ...ovider s server Allows you to choose your favorite services such as rings pictures and games by downloading For more information about this function consult your service provider This function may involve extra charges WAP Allows your phone to access the specified services provided by network service providers Allows you to enjoy the mobile life easily For example you can surf on the websites and ...

Page 58: ... 1 Minute Recorder Location Allows you to select phone or micro SD card as the location to save the recorded files Auto Power On Off Allows you to set a time for powering on off the phone Then the phone powers on off at the preset time automatically Bluetooth For details see Bluetooth on page 4141 Phone Mode Allows you to set the phone mode Set NAM Allows you to select the NAM parameters including...

Page 59: ...ble the function If you enable the function incoming calls are forwarded to a specific phone number or a voice mailbox Any key Answer Allows you to enable or disable the function If you enable the function you can press any key except and to answer an incoming call Minute Alert If you enable the function the phone notifies you of the call duration by giving an alert 10 seconds before the end of ea...

Page 60: ...g Calls Allows the phone restrict the outgoing calls except the emergency calls if enabled Restore Factory Settings Allows you to restore the phone to the factory settings after you enter the correct phone code CAMERA Switch to Video Camera Allows you to use the functions of the video camera on your phone Shot Mode Allows you to take photos in rapid succession or select a fun frame if activated Yo...

Page 61: ... Location and Reset All Go To My Files Photos that are not deleted are automatically saved to the folder Video Camera Switch To Camera Allows you to use the functions of the camera on your phone Video Size Allows you to set the video size Night Mode Allows you to enable or disable the night mode Effect Allows you to set the effect Shortcut Guide Allows you to view the shortcut keys Settings Allows...

Page 62: ...s in the phone The phone reminds you at the specified time Calculator Allows you to do some basic calculations Memo Allows you to use the phone to write notes Stopwatch Allows you to measure time World Clock Allows you to view the local time and the time of other major cities areas around the world Ducati For details see Help of the game TopGun For details see Help of the game ...

Page 63: ...is enough The battery is properly installed Press and hold You cannot make a call except an emergency call z The phone number is correct z You are in the network service area z You do not enable the call restriction function Bad call quality z The signal strength is strong enough z If you are staying indoors move near to a window During a call the other side cannot hear your voice The microphone i...

Page 64: ...s than ten meters z No obstacles exist between the two devices z The other device is not in the hidden state Your phone displays No service found Service unavailable or Network problem z You are not in an area with weak magnetic field in a tunnel or surrounded by buildings If so move to another area and try again z Do not visit the service option without authorization from your service provider ...

Page 65: ...maker To achieve this use the phone on the opposite ear to your pacemaker and do not carry it in a breast pocket Hospital Pay attention to the following points in hospitals or health care facilities z Do not take your phone into the operating room OR intensive care unit ICU or coronary care unit CCU z Do not use your phone at places for medical treatment where phone use is prohibited z When using ...

Page 66: ...phone on the seat or other places where it can get loose in a sudden stop or collision z Use the phone after the vehicle stops at a safe place z If your phone supports the hands free function or the phone can be used with earphones or there is any vehicle mounted equipment with hands free function use them in emergency z Do not place the phone over the air bag or in the air bag outspread area Othe...

Page 67: ...tween 20 to 60 for storing the battery If the ambient temperature is too low especially below 0 or too high the capacity and life of the battery will be reduced z Do not place sharp metal objects such as pins near the earpiece The earpiece may attract these objects and hurt you when you are using the phone z Do not subject your phone battery and charger to serious collision or shock Otherwise batt...

Page 68: ...one keep the antenna at least one inch 2 5 cm away from your body to avoid negative impact on your health caused by radio frequency leakage z If you feel uncomfortable such as falling sick or qualm after playing games on your phone for a long time please go to see a doctor immediately z On a thunder stormy day do not use your phone outdoors or when it is being charged z Do not touch the antenna wh...

Page 69: ...it to prevent fire z If the phone or any of its fittings does not work turn to the local authorize service center for help z Do not dismantle the mobile phone or accessories Only an authorized service center is allowed to maintain the mobile phone Environment Protection z Please observe the local regulations regarding the disposal of your packaging materials exhausted battery and old phone and ple...

Page 70: ...sion may occur z If there is battery leakage smoke or strange smell stop using the battery and keep it away from open flame to avoid fire or explosion Then turn to an authorized maintenance engineer for help z If the battery fluid contacts your skin or cloth wash with clean water immediately to avoid irritation to the skin z If the battery fluid gets into eyes do not rub your eyes Otherwise your e...

Page 71: ...onment Keep the power cord away from any heating appliance z Ensure the charger is properly plugged into the power socket properly when charging the battery Improper insertion may result in electric shock fire or explosion To unplug the charger pull the plug off rather than tear the power cord z Use the AC power supply defined in the specifications of the charger An improper power voltage can caus...

Page 72: ... health and to account for any variations in measurements Specific Absorption Rate SAR is the unit of measurement for the amount of radio frequency energy absorbed by the body when using a mobile phone The SAR value is determined at the highest certified power level in laboratory conditions but the actual SAR level of the mobile phone while operating can be well below the value This is because the...

Page 73: ...n tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interface This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not ins...

Page 74: ... the receiver is connected z Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Warning Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by HUAWEI may void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment Version V100R001C16_01 Part Number 3101XXXX ...

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