F617 User Guide
1 Getting to know your F617 Front view 1 2 3 4 5 8 7 6 The figures in this guide are provided for your reference only. 1 Left function key Access the main menu in standby mode. Select the option displayed in the lower left corner of the screen. 2 Navigation keys Access the main menu by pressing the OK key in standby mode. Access a shortcut menu by pressing the corresponding navigation key in standby mode. Adjust the volume by pressing the navigation keys during a call.
Right function key Select the option displayed in the lower right corner of the screen. 4 Mute key Press this key to mute or unmute an ongoing call. 5 End key End or reject a call. Press and hold this key to power the phone on or off. Return to the standby mode. 6 Hands-free key Make or answer a call without lifting the handset in standby mode. In the hands-free mode, cancel the dialing when dialing a number or end the current call.
Back and side view 7 1 2 345 6 1 Battery cover 2 SIM card slot 3 Battery container 4 Battery cord jack 5 Coiled cord jack on main unit 6 Power jack 7 USB port (only for maintenance purposes) 2 Screen icons Full reception Calling No service Alarm clock Hands-free mode Unread message Unopened voicemail message Powered by the power adapter Full battery Update available 2G network 3G network In silent profile 3
3 Installation Ensure that F617 is powered off and disconnected from the power adapter. Installing the SIM card Ensure that the golden contacts of the SIM card are facing downward and that the beveled edge of the SIM card is properly aligned with that of the SIM card slot. Then check that the SIM card is fully inserted. Do not frequently remove the SIM card when using F617. Installing the battery Ensure that the battery is correctly installed. When new phones are delivered, the battery power is low.
Connecting the power adapter When you use F617, it is recommended that you connect the power adapter to F617. If the battery has not been used for a long time or the battery is exhausted, the screen of F617 may not function when you charge the battery again. This is normal. After the battery is being charged for a while, you can power on the phone for use. The battery supplies power for only a limited period. Ensure that the battery has been fully charged before putting it in use.
Answering or rejecting a call When there is an incoming call, press the call. to answer the call; press to reject 6 Messages Sending a message 1. Select Messages > Write message. 2. Write the message. 3. Press and then add a recipient using the following methods: – Enter the recipient's phone number. – Add the recipient from the contacts. 4. Press to send the message. Reading a message 1. Select Messages > Inbox. 2. Press 3. Press Press / to scroll to a message in the list.
Traditional input In traditional input mode, press the number keys to enter letters. Press a number key repeatedly until the desired character appears. If the next letter you want to enter is on the same key as the current one, wait until the current letter is entered, and then enter the next one. Predictive input 1. Press the keys labeled with the letters required to spell the desired word once according to the spelling sequence of the word.
Installing the management program If you are using the data service for the first time, you need to install the management program. The operating system configuration requirement of a computer: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 10. 1. Connect F617 to a computer with a compatible USB cable, the installation program automatically starts. 2. Follow the instructions of the installation program. 3.
9 Security Setting the phone lock The phone lock protects your phone from unauthorized use. If you enable phone lock, you will be prompted to enter a phone lock code before you use the phone. Select Settings > Security settings > Power-on password to set the phone lock. You can change the default phone lock code (000000) to a personal password. It is recommended that you periodically change this phone lock code for enhanced security.
update. 11 FAQs If problems occur during the use of the phone, refer to the following sections for a proper solution. If a problem persists, contact your phone vendor. What can I do if F617 cannot be powered on? 1. Remove the battery cover and check whether the battery is installed properly. 2. If the battery is properly installed, a possible cause for the problem is that the battery power is low. Charge the battery, and then try to power on the phone.
13 Safety information This section contains important information about the operation of your device. It also contains information about how to use the device safely. Read this information carefully before using your device. Electronic device Do not use your device if using the device is prohibited. Do not use the device if doing so causes danger or interference with other electronic devices.
When you must make or answer a call, pull off the road safely and park the vehicle first. RF signals may affect the electronic systems of motor vehicles. For more information, consult the vehicle manufacturer. Do not place the device over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area in a motor vehicle. Doing so may hurt you because of the strong force when the air bag inflates. Do not use your device while flying in an aircraft or immediately before boarding.
dissipate heat. Do not place sharp metal objects, such as pins, near the earpiece or speaker. The earpiece may attract these objects and result in injury. Stop using your device or applications for a while if the device is overheated. If skin is exposed to an overheated device for an extended period, low temperature burn symptoms, such as red spots and darker pigmentation, may occur. Do not touch the device's antenna. Otherwise, communication quality may be reduced.
Do not touch the power cord with wet hands or pull the power cord to disconnect the charger. Do not touch the device or the charger with wet hands. Doing so may lead to short circuits, malfunctions, or electric shocks. If your charger has been exposed to water, other liquids, or excessive moisture, take it to an authorized service center for inspection. Ensure that the charger meets the requirements of Clause 2.
Cleaning and maintenance During storage, transportation, and operation of the device, keep it dry and protect it from collision. Keep the device and accessories dry. Do not attempt to dry it with an external heat source, such as a microwave oven or hair dryer. Do not expose your device or accessories to extreme heat or cold. These environments may interfere with proper function and may lead to fire or explosion.
Disposal of the device and its accessories is subject to local regulations. Support proper collection and recycling. FCC Regulatory Compliance RF exposure requirements The device complies with RF specifications when used at a distance of 2.5 cm from your body. Ensure that the device accessories, such as a device case and device holster, are not composed of metal components. Keep the device away from your body to meet the distance requirement.
This device is intended to be attached to a receiver that is not used to receive over-theair broadcast signals. Connection of this device in any other fashion may cause harmful interference to radio communications and is in violation of the FCC Rules, part 15. 14 Legal Notice Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. 2015. All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior written consent of Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
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