Quick Start Guide
For more information Read the Quick Start Guide included with your device. Go to http://consumer.huawei.com/en/ to download the user guide for your device and read the FAQ, privacy policy, and other information. Go to Settings > About phone > Legal information to read the legal information. Please visit http://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/hotline/ for the most up-to-date contact information for your country or region.
Your phone at a glance Before you start, let's take a look at your new phone. Press and hold the power button to turn your phone on or off. To forcibly restart your phone, press and hold the power button until your phone vibrates. Headset jack NFC Flash Camera Fingerprint scanner Light sensor Status indicator Front camera Earpiece Volume button Power button Microphone Micro USB port Speaker Only BLN-L21 supports NFC.
Getting started Follow the instructions in the following figures to set up your phone. Do not insert or remove a SIM card while your phone is on. Please exercise caution when using the SIM ejector pin to avoid hurting your fingers or damaging your phone. Store your pin in a safe place out of the reach of children to prevent them from swallowing it or injuring themselves by accident. Insert the SIM card into the correct card slot to Caution ensure that it can be recognized by the phone.
Dual card dual standby single pass Your phone supports only dual card dual standby single pass, which means you cannot use both SIM cards for calls or data services simultaneously. • When you are on a call using SIM card 1, SIM card 2 cannot be used to make or answer calls. If someone calls SIM card 2, the caller will hear a voice message similar to "The subscriber you dialed is out of the service area" or "The subscriber you dialed cannot be connected for the moment, please try again later.
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.
Protecting your hearing when using a headset • To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods. • Using a headset at high volumes may damage your hearing. To reduce this risk, lower the headset volume to a safe and comfortable level. • Exposure to high volumes while driving may cause distraction and increase your risk of an accident.
• 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. • Wireless devices may interfere with the airplane's flight system.
• Keep the device away from sources of heat and fire, such as a heater, microwave oven, stove, water heater, radiator, or candle. • 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.
• The device and its accessories are not intended for use by children. Children should only use the device with adult supervision. Accessories • Using an unapproved or incompatible power adapter, charger or battery may cause fire, explosion or other hazards. • Choose only accessories approved for use with this model by the device manufacturer. The use of any other types of accessories may void the warranty, may violate local regulations and laws, and may be dangerous.
• 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 2.5 in IEC60950-1/EN60950-1/UL60950-1 and has been tested and approved according to national or local standards.
your eyes, immediately flush with clean water and consult a doctor. • In case of battery deformation, color change, or overheating while charging or storing, immediately stop using the device and remove the battery. Continued use may lead to battery leakage, fire, or explosion. • Do not put batteries in fire as they may explode. Damaged batteries may also explode. • Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations. Improper battery use may lead to fire, explosion, or other hazards.
Cleaning and maintenance • 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. • Avoid collision, which may lead to device malfunctions, overheating, fire, or explosion.
attempt to remove the broken parts. Promptly contact an authorized service center. Emergency calls The availability of emergency calls is subject to your cellular network quality, service provider policy, and local laws and regulations. Never rely solely on your device for critical communications like medical emergencies.
Reduction of hazardous substances This device is compliant with the REACH Regulation [Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006] and RoHS Directive Recast (Directive 2011/65/EU). Batteries (if included) are compliant with the Battery Directive (Directive 2006/66/ EC). For up-to-date information about REACH and RoHS compliance, please visit the web site http://consumer.huawei.com/certification.
value is determined at the highest certified power level in laboratory conditions, but the actual SAR level during operation can be well below the value. This is because the device is designed to use the minimum power required to reach the network. The SAR limit adopted by Europe is 2.0 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue, and the highest SAR value for this device complies with this limit. BLN-L21: The highest SAR value reported for this device type when tested at the ear is 1.
Personal Information and Data Security The use of some functions or third-party applications on your device could result in your personal information and data being lost or becoming accessible to others. Several measures are recommended to help you protect personal and confidential information. • Place your device in a safe area to prevent it from unauthorized use. • Set your device screen to lock and create a password or unlock pattern to open it.
• Install or upgrade device security software and regularly scan for viruses. • Be sure to obtain third-party applications from a legitimate source. Downloaded third-party applications should be scanned for viruses. • Install security software or patches released by Huawei or third-party application providers. • Some applications require and transmit location information. As a result, a third-party may be able to share your location information.
Legal Notice Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. 2016. 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. and its affiliates ("Huawei"). The product described in this manual may include copyrighted software of Huawei and possible licensors.
Other trademarks, product, service and company names mentioned may be the property of their respective owners. Notice Some features of the product and its accessories described herein rely on the software installed, capacities and settings of local network, and therefore may not be activated or may be limited by local network operators or network service providers. Thus, the descriptions herein may not exactly match the product or its accessories which you purchase.
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BLN-L21 The N-Mark is a trademark or registered trademark of NFC Forum, Inc. in the United States and in other countries. Note: Remember the Google account your phone last logged in to. During an untrusted factory settings restoration or microSD card–based update, Google's anti-theft mechanism requires you to enter the Google account your phone last logged in to on the startup navigation screen for identity authentication. Your phone can properly power on only after the identity authentication passes.