User Guide
Contents Foreword Unboxing your Phone Inserting a SIM card and microSD card Charging your device Viewing the battery status 2 2 4 Getting Started Setup Wizard Enabling or disabling a SIM card Naming a SIM card Selecting the default mobile data SIM Setting the default SIM card Connecting to the Internet 5 5 6 6 6 6 Screen and Display Home screen Locking and unlocking the screen Notification panel and status bar Navigation bar Themes Global search Screenshot Screen recording Split-screen mode Using motion
Contents Camera options Photos and video recordings Object recognition and Pro camera mode Wide aperture mode Taking a beautiful photo in Portrait mode Perfect Selfie mode Slow motion recording Time-lapse mode Adding watermarks to photos Audio notes Managing shooting modes Configuring the camera settings Viewing photos and videos Organising albums Editing a photo Editing Videos Configuring Gallery 48 48 52 53 54 54 55 55 55 56 56 57 58 59 60 62 63 Calls and Contacts Making calls Answering calls Making a
Contents Marking messages as read Blocking spam messages Adding a message signature Configuring the message ringtone Adding an email account Sending emails Replying to emails Managing emails Configuring Mail 80 80 80 80 81 81 82 82 83 Calendar and Notepad Changing the calendar view Viewing global holidays Birthday reminders Creating an event Sharing events Deleting an event Searching for events Creating a note Managing notes 84 84 84 85 85 85 86 86 86 Music and Video Listening to music Deleting songs C
Contents Restarting your device Changing the system language Changing the input method Input method settings Editing text Airplane mode Configuring the sound settings One-hand mode Do not disturb mode Viewing memory and storage information Setting the date and time Enabling location access Restoring factory settings OTA updates Viewing product information Accessibility features 98 98 98 99 99 100 100 101 102 103 103 103 104 104 105 106 Obtaining help Personal Information and Data Security List of safety
Foreword Read this guide carefully before using your device. All pictures and illustrations in this document are for your reference only and may differ from the final product. Some features in this guide may not be supported by certain devices or carriers. Symbols and definitions Description Reminder Warning Highlights important information and tips, and provides additional information.
Unboxing your Phone Inserting a SIM card and microSD card Your phone features a 2-in-1 SIM card slot. You can insert two nano-SIM cards, or one nano-SIM card and one microSD card. l The SIM card slot only supports nano-SIM cards. Contact your network provider for a new or replacement nano-SIM card. l Only use standard nano-SIM cards to avoid damaging the SIM card tray. l Ensure that the card is in the correct position and keep the card tray level when inserting it into your device.
Unboxing your Phone l If your device does not respond when you press the power button, the battery is probably empty. Charge your battery for at least 10 minutes (use the charger that came with your device), and then restart your device. l Your device automatically conducts a safety check when you connect it to a charger or other devices. If your device detects that the USB port is wet, it will automatically stop charging and display a safety message.
Unboxing your Phone Status indicator Battery icon Battery status Blinking or steady red Less than 4% remaining Red Charging, less than 10% remaining Orange Charging, 10–90% remaining Green Charging, at least 90% remaining. If 100% is displayed next to the battery icon in the status bar, or a charging complete message is displayed on the lock screen, this indicates that charging is complete.
Getting Started Setup Wizard l Read the Quick Start Guide carefully before using your device for the first time and ensure that the SIM card is installed correctly. l Press and hold the power button to power on your device. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the initial setup. 1 2 3 4 Select your language and region, and then touch NEXT. Read Terms and Conditions carefully and then touch AGREE > AGREE to accept. Read About service permissions.
Getting Started Naming a SIM card By default, each SIM card is named after the network provider. You can rename your SIM card to make it easier to identify. 1 2 3 l This feature is only available on dual SIM phones. l Features may vary depending on your network provider. Open Settings. Touch Dual SIM settings Select a SIM card. Enter a name and touch OK. Selecting the default mobile data SIM You can select a default SIM card for mobile data services.
Getting Started 4 Select the Wi-Fi network you want to connect to. If you select an encrypted network, you will also need to enter the Wi-Fi password. Connecting using mobile data Before using mobile data, ensure that you have a data plan with your network provider to avoid incurring excessive data charges. 1 Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel. 2 Touch to enable mobile data. Disable mobile data when not required so as to save battery power and reduce data usage.
Screen and Display Home screen About the home screen Use the home screen to access your apps and widgets. Status bar: Displays notifications and status icons Display area: Displays app icons, folders, and widgets Screen position indicator: Indicates which home screen is displayed Dock bar: Displays frequently used apps Basic screen gestures Use simple touchscreen gestures to perform a variety of tasks, such as launch apps, scroll through lists, and enlarge images. Touch: Touch an item once.
Screen and Display Touch and hold: Touch and hold the target area of the screen for at least 2 seconds. For example, touch and hold a blank area on the home screen to access the home screen editor. Swipe: Swipe your fingers on the screen. Swipe vertically or horizontally to browse other home screens, scroll through a document, and more. Drag: Touch and hold an item, and then move it to another position. For example, use this gesture to rearrange apps and widgets on the home screen.
Screen and Display You must have enough space on the home screen. If there is not enough space, add another home screen or free up some space. Reverting to the standard home screen 1 2 Open Settings. Touch Home screen style > Standard. Switching to simple home screen Simple home screen uses a simple layout and large icons for easier use. 1 Open 2 Touch Advanced settings > Simple mode, and touch Settings. .
Screen and Display 3 On the simple home screen, you can: l Touch app icons to open them. l Touch and hold an icon to enter the home screen editor mode. In this mode you can add or delete apps. l Touch Others to open the app list and view or open more apps. l Touch Standard mode to switch back to the standard home screen. Displaying or hiding notification badges Notification badges appear in the top-right corner of app icons. The badge number indicates the number of new notifications.
Screen and Display 3 Select the desired wallpaper and follow the onscreen instructions to set it as the home screen or lock screen wallpaper (or both). Changing the wallpaper automatically 1 2 3 Open Settings. Touch Display > Wallpaper. Switch Randomly change home screen wallpaper on or off. When Randomly change of home screen wallpaper is enabled, you can configure the Interval and Album to display so that your wallpaper can change automatically at the specified interval.
Screen and Display Some pre-installed apps cannot be uninstalled for the proper running of the system. Shaking your device to auto-align icons Gaps may appear on the home screen after you uninstall apps or move them into folders. You may use the following feature to arrange apps neatly on the home screen. 1 2 3 On the home screen, pinch two fingers together to open the home screen editor. Touch Settings and switch on Shake. Return to the home screen and open the home screen editor again.
Screen and Display Deleting home screens 1 On the home screen, pinch two fingers together to open the home screen editor. 2 Touch on a blank screen to delete it. You cannot delete a home screen if it contains apps or widgets. Moving home screens 1 2 On the home screen, pinch two fingers together to open the home screen editor. Touch and hold the home screen you want to move and drag it to the desired location.
Screen and Display Setting the default home screen 1 On the home screen, pinch two fingers together to open the home screen editor. 2 Touch at the top of a home screen to set the chosen home screen as default. Managing home screen widgets Add, move, or delete widgets from the home screen. Adding widgets 1 2 On the home screen, pinch two fingers together to open the home screen editor. Touch Widgets. Select a widget and drag it to a blank area on the home screen.
Screen and Display Creating a folder Group your apps into categorised folders to make them easier to find. For example, you could create a Social folder for your social media apps. On the home screen, drag an icon onto another icon to create a folder containing both apps. Renaming folders To rename a folder, open it and touch the folder name. Adding apps to a folder 1 Open the folder. 2 3 Touch . Select the apps you want to add and touch OK. Removing apps from a folder 1 Open the folder.
Screen and Display If there are more than two apps inside a folder, it cannot be deleted. Locking and unlocking the screen Changing the lock screen style Set a screen lock password to prevent unauthorised access to your device. Changing the screen lock method Magazine Unlock is set as the default lock screen style. To change the lock screen style, touch Settings > Screen lock & passwords > Screen lock style and select a style. For more information on Magazine Unlock, see Set and Manage Magazine Unlock.
Screen and Display l If you have set a screen unlock pattern, PIN, or password, you will need to draw the unlock pattern or enter your PIN/password to unlock the screen. l If your device has a fingerprint sensor, you can unlock the screen by placing your finger on the fingerprint sensor. Accessing tools from the lock screen Launch apps directly from the lock screen. 1 2 Swipe up from the bottom of the lock screen to display lock screen features and tools.
Screen and Display Opening the notification panel and status bar Opening the notification panel and status bar from the lock screen Turn on the screen and swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel. Then you can switch on or off shortcut switches, or view notification messages. Opening the notification panel and status par when the screen is unlocked Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel.
Screen and Display Connected to a VPN New voicemail Downloading data Uploading data Upcoming events Device memory full Synchronising data Synchronisation failed Login or synchronisation issue More notifications Configuring notifications You can configure the notification settings for each app. 1 2 3 Settings. Open Touch Notifications & status bar > Notifications management. Select the app that you want to configure and enable or disable notifications as desired.
Screen and Display 3 Touch a switch to enable the corresponding feature. If the switch supports touch and hold gestures, touch and hold the switch to access the settings for the corresponding feature. Some switches do not support touch and hold gestures. Navigation bar About the navigation bar The navigation bar contains three virtual keys: Back, Home, and Recent. l Back: Touch to return to the previous screen or close an app. When entering text, touch to close the onscreen keyboard.
Screen and Display If you select a navigation bar containing , you can touch to pull down the notification panel. Using the navigation bar Opening the notification panel If you select a navigation bar containing , you can touch to pull down the notification panel. Accessing Google Search and split screen mode l Touch and hold Home to access Google Search. l Touch and hold Recent to enable split screen mode. Managing recent tasks Viewing recent tasks Touch Recent to display recent tasks.
Screen and Display l Touch to end all tasks. l To prevent a task from ending, touch the that task. To unlock a task, touch the icon in the top-right corner. This will lock icon in the top-right corner. Themes About themes Themes help you to personalise your home screen by changing the wallpaper, app icons, and more. Changing the theme 1 2 Open Themes. You can: l Select a theme and follow the onscreen instructions to configure the settings.
Screen and Display Swipe down on the home screen to open the global search window, and then enter your search terms. Searching for content on your device Searching for contacts 1 2 Swipe down on the home screen to display the search bar. Touch the search bar and enter the contact name, initials, phone number, email address, or other information. Matching results will be displayed underneath. To improve the accuracy of search results, enter more than one keyword.
Screen and Display When using the Drawer home screen layout, you can also search for apps by touching and entering the app name in the search bar. Searching for settings 1 2 Swipe down on the home screen to display the search bar. Enter one or more keywords. Matching menu options from Settings will be displayed under the search bar. Screenshot Capturing the entire screen Taking a screenshot with the power and volume down buttons Press the Power button and Volume down button to take a full screenshot.
Screen and Display Taking scrolling screenshots Use knuckle gestures or scrolling screenshots to capture content that does not fit on the screen. This is useful for sharing chat conversations, web pages, or large images. Using the shortcuts tab 1 Open the notification panel, and then touch 2 3 After taking the screenshot, touch to take a standard screenshot. to take a scrolling screenshot. The screen will scroll down automatically as your device captures a screenshot.
Screen and Display Viewing, editing, deleting, and sharing screenshots Viewing screenshots 1 2 Open Gallery. On the Albums tab, touch Screenshots to view your screenshots. Editing a screenshot 1 2 Choose the desired options to edit the image. 3 Touch After taking a screenshot, touch . to save the changes. Sharing a screenshot 1 2 3 4 Open Gallery. On the Albums tab, touch Screenshots. Select the screenshot you want to share and touch .
Screen and Display Screen recording About screen recordings Use the screen recording feature to record footage and share it with friends. Screen recorder Using the screen recorder shortcut switch To start a screen recording, open the notification panel and touch > . Pressing buttons to record Press the Volume up button and Power button simultaneously.
Screen and Display l Audio will also be recorded, so make sure that you are in a quiet environment. l Recording will stop automatically when you make or receive a call. l When making a screen recording, you will not be able to use the recording feature in other applications. l Longer recordings will take up more space on your device's internal storage, so ensure there is enough space before recording.
Screen and Display Configuring the default storage location for screen recordings Not all devices support microSD cards. 1 Insert a microSD card into your device. 2 3 Open Settings. Touch Memory & storage > Default location to set the default storage location to Internal storage or SD Card. Split-screen mode About split-screen mode Use split-screen mode to use two apps at once. Enabling split screen mode Split screen mode is not available for all apps.
Screen and Display Using split screen mode Switching to full screen mode In split screen mode, touch and hold and swipe up or down to switch to full screen mode. Moving screens In split screen mode, touch , and then touch to switch the position of the screens.
Screen and Display Changing the screen orientation Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel. Touch the switch to enable automatic screen rotation. Accessing the home screen In split screen mode, touch to access the home screen. Exiting split-screen mode To exit split-screen mode, touch and select .
Screen and Display Using motion gestures Motion gestures make it easier to control your device. Open Settings. Touch Smart assistance > Motion control and select the motions you want to enable. Flip: Mute sounds and disable vibrations for incoming calls, alarms, and timers. Eye comfort mode Eye comfort mode decreases the amount of blue light emitted from the screen to reduce eye strain. Eye comfort mode 1 2 Open Settings. Touch Display > Eye comfort and switch on Eye comfort.
Screen and Display Configuring the timer Configure the timer to enable eye comfort mode automatically at a preset time, such as when you finish work or before you go to bed. 1 2 3 Open Settings. Touch Display > Eye comfort. Switch on Schedule and configure the Start time and End time. Display settings Changing the font size 1 2 Open Settings. Touch Display > Text size and choose a font size.
Screen and Display Adjusting the screen brightness Adjust the screen brightness to suit your needs. 1 2 Open Settings. Touch Display > Brightness and switch on Auto-brightness. When automatic screen brightness is enabled, the brightness of the screen will automatically adjust based on the light conditions. Adjust the screen brightness quickly: Swipe down from the status bar. Touch Auto. Enable or disable automatic screen brightness.
Network and Sharing Mobile Internet Using mobile data Enabling mobile data Before enabling mobile data, ensure that you have activated mobile data services with your network provider. 1 2 3 Open Settings. Touch More > Mobile network. Switch on Mobile data to enable mobile data. Disable mobile data when not required so as to save battery power and reduce data usage. Enabling data roaming Enable data roaming to access the Internet when you travel abroad.
Network and Sharing 4 Touch Configure Wi-Fi hotspot. Set the Wi-Fi hotspot name, encryption mode, and password, and then touch Save. Limit the amount of data that other devices can use: Touch Data limit on the Settings screen, and then follow the onscreen instructions to set the data limit. Your device will automatically disable the Wi-Fi hotspot when connected devices exceed this limit.
Network and Sharing 3 Switch on Bluetooth tethering to share your mobile data connection. 4 On the Bluetooth screen, touch next to the paired device,and then switch on Internet access to share your mobile Internet. Wi-Fi About Wi-Fi Connect to a Wi-Fi network to access the Internet on your device. To prevent unauthorized access to your personal data and financial information, always exercise caution when connecting to public Wi-Fi networks.
Network and Sharing 1 2 Open Settings. Touch Wi-Fi > Wi-Fi+ and turn on the Wi-Fi+ switch. When Wi-Fi+ is enabled, your device will record your Wi-Fi connection history and monitor your signal strength and location. This information is then used to enable or disable Wi-Fi and connect to the Wi-Fi network with the strongest signal. Using a QR code to share your Wi-Fi hotspot Create a QR code to share your device's Wi-Fi hotspot with friends.
Network and Sharing 3 On the receiving device, select Accept from the popup dialog to accept the file transfer request. Open the notification panel to view file transfer progress. By default, received files are saved to the Wi-Fi Direct folder in Files. Bluetooth Connecting to other devices using Bluetooth Enabling Bluetooth and pairing with other devices 1 2 Go to Settings. Touch Bluetooth and switch on Turn on. Ensure that the device you want to pair with is visible.
Network and Sharing 3 4 Select the receiving device. On the receiving device, select Accept from the popup dialog to accept the file transfer request. Open the notification panel to view file transfer progress. By default, received files are saved to the Bluetooth folder in Files. Bluetooth settings Renaming your device When you enable Bluetooth, your device model is used as the default device name. To make your device easier to identify, you can change the device name. 1 2 3 Go to Settings.
Network and Sharing Contact your VPN administrator to obtain your username and password. Using Huawei Share to transfer files between two Huawei devices Huawei Share provides a quick and easy method to share files between two Huawei devices. It combines the convenience of Bluetooth sharing with the speed of Wi-Fi transfers. Enabling Huawei Share 1 2 Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel. Touch Huawei Share. l Touch the Huawei Share switch.
Network and Sharing Transferring data between your phone and a computer Use a USB cable to connect your phone to a computer and transfer data between the two devices. Transfer files MTP (media transfer protocol) is a protocol for transferring media files. You can use MTP to transfer files between your phone and a computer. Before using MTP, ensure that you have Windows Media Player 11 or later installed on your computer.
Network and Sharing USB On-The-Go cable 2 Touch Files > Local > USB drive to browse data on the flash drive. You can select and copy data to a destination folder. 3 When you have finished browsing, touch Settings > Memory & storage > USB drive > Eject. 4 Disconnect the USB OTG cable from your phone and the USB flash drive.
Security and Backup Fingerprint recognition Adding a fingerprint for the first time You can use a fingerprint to unlock your screen, access locked apps and the safe, and make secure payments. To better protect your privacy, you can only use the fingerprint screen unlock feature when the unlock method is set to PIN or Password. 1 2 Touch Settings. Touch Fingerprint ID > Fingerprint management > PIN or Password, and set an unlock password by following the on-screen instructions.
Security and Backup 4 Touch Access safe, and then follow the onscreen instructions to enter your Safe password and enable fingerprint recognition. Once you have completed the settings, touch Files > Safe. You can now use your fingerprint to access your Safe. Accessing App Lock with your fingerprint Use your fingerprint for quick access to apps in your App Lock. You do not need to enter the App Lock password. 1 2 3 4 Open Settings. Touch Fingerprint ID > Fingerprint management.
Security and Backup l Not all microSD cards can be encrypted. An error message may be displayed when you attempt to encrypt or unlock unsupported cards. Remember to back up important data before encrypting your microSD card. l Encrypted microSD cards will not be recognised by devices that do not support microSD card encryption. 1 2 l If you forget the microSD card password, you will have to clear all the data on the card. l Not all devices support microSD cards. Open Settings.
Camera and Gallery Camera options Open Camera to display the viewfinder. Switch Flash mode Toggle Wide-aperture mode Toggle rear and front camera Toggle Moving picture mode Toggle Beauty mode View photos and videos Switch to video mode Take a photo Swipe right on the viewfinder to display the list of shooting modes. Swipe left on the viewfinder to access the camera settings.
Camera and Gallery Zooming in and out Spread two fingers apart to zoom in, or pinch them together to zoom out. The image quality may be affected if you continue to zoom in after the maximum optical zoom has been reached. You can also zoom in or out by adjusting the slider that appears in the viewfinder after you perform the zoom in or zoom out functions with your two fingers. Adjusting the exposure The camera automatically adjusts the exposure according to the ambient brightness.
Camera and Gallery This feature is not available during music playback. 1 2 3 Open Camera. Swipe left and touch Ultra snapshot > Open camera and take quick snapshot. When the screen is off, point the camera at the desired object and press the volume down button twice in quick succession to take a photo. The camera will automatically take a photo and display the capture time. Disable Ultra Snapshot: Touch Ultra snapshot > Off in the camera settings.
Camera and Gallery Self timer Use a self timer to include yourself in shots. 1 2 3 Open Camera. Swipe left on the screen to access the camera settings. Touch Timer to set the countdown time. Return to the viewfinder. Rest your device on a stable surface and frame the scene you want to capture. 4 Touch to start the countdown timer. Your phone will automatically take a photo when the countdown time has elapsed.
Camera and Gallery Zooming in and out Spread two fingers apart to zoom in, or pinch them together to zoom out. The image quality may be affected if you continue to zoom in after the maximum optical zoom has been reached. Turning on the flash Touch the flash icon in the top-left corner of the viewfinder. There are two options: l : Keep the flash on when you are recording. l : Disable the flash.
Camera and Gallery the ISO settings. You can configure the camera to adjust the ISO automatically, or you can adjust it manually. Adjusting the shutter speed Touch S and drag the slider to set the shutter speed. By default, the shutter speed is set to Auto. Adjusting the exposure compensation Touch EV to set the exposure compensation. Select an exposure setting to increase or decrease the brightness. Touch and hold the icon to lock the current exposure setting.
Camera and Gallery Adjust the background blur: Open Gallery, and touch a photo with tagged with touch to adjust the focal point and aperture. Touch and then to save the photo. Taking a beautiful photo in Portrait mode Using Portrait mode, you can beautify your subjects so that everyone in the shot looks stunning. Enabling Portrait mode on the front camera 1 Open 2 Touch at the top of the screen to switch to the front-facing camera. 3 Touch at the top of the screen.
Camera and Gallery l Modify your personal information: In the camera settings, touch Perfect selfie > Edit personal info to update photos of your face from the front, side, and with your head lowered. l Adjust your beauty settings: In the camera settings, touch Perfect selfie > Set beauty effects to adjust the beauty settings, such as skin tone and face shape. Slow motion recording Record videos in slow motion to watch fast-moving scenes in detail. 1 2 Open 3 Touch Camera.
Camera and Gallery You can add text to some watermarks. Touch the flashing text box, enter the desired text, and then touch 4 Drag the watermark to adjust its position. Touch 5 . or Touch to preview other watermarks. to take a photo. Audio notes Add audio notes to bring your photos to life. 1 2 Open 3 4 Frame the scene you want to capture. Touch Camera. Swipe right and touch Audio note. to take a photo with an audio note.
Camera and Gallery Pre-installed shooting modes cannot be deleted. 1 Open 2 Swipe right to display the list of shooting modes and touch 3 Shooting modes that can be deleted are indicated by the 4 Touch Camera. . icon. Just touch . to delete the selected modes. Configuring the camera settings Configure the camera settings to suit your needs. Setting the photo and video resolutions Increase the resolution for higher quality images and videos.
Camera and Gallery Open Camera. Swipe left on the screen. Touch Touch & hold shutter button and select Burst shoot or Focus as desired. Other camera settings Your camera also comes with a number of other settings to help you shoot high-quality images in a variety of different shooting scenarios. Some settings may not be available in certain shooting modes. Swipe left on the viewfinder to configure the following settings: l Touch to capture: Touch the viewfinder to take a photo.
Camera and Gallery Go to the Photos tab and touch to view your geotagged photos on a map. Viewing photos and videos by album Go to the Albums tab. Photos and videos are automatically sorted into default folders. For example, videos that you take with the camera are automatically added to the Camera videos folder, and screenshots are added to the Screenshots folder. Touch > Hide albums and turn on the switch next to albums that you want to hide. These albums will not appear in the album list.
Camera and Gallery 1 2 Open Gallery. On the Albums tab, touch and hold the target album, and then select the albums to be moved in. 3 Touch to move the selected album or albums to Others. In Others, touch and hold an album, and then touch to restore the album to its original location. Rearranging albums Change the order in which albums are displayed so you can always find your favourite photos. You cannot rearrange Camera or Screenshots.
Camera and Gallery Portion of image to preserve after rotation Swipe screen to rotate image Undo changes Rotate vertically Mirror image l Crop an image : Touch to select the crop ratio . Drag the dotted edges to crop the image to the desired size. Crop selection Crop grid corner Crop proportions l Add a filter: Touch and select the desired filter. l Accentuate colours: Touch . Select an area of the image to accentuate the color. All other areas will be displayed as black and white. .
Camera and Gallery l Blur an image: Touch . Drag the slider to adjust the amount of blur. Drag the circle to the part of the image that you do not want to blur. l Adjust image parameters: Touch . You can adjust the brightness, contrast, saturation, and more to make your image look more vivid. l Apply facial enhancement effects: Touch to apply facial enhancement effects to people in an image. You can choose from various skin and eye enhancement effects.
Camera and Gallery Play/pause key Resolution settings Trimmed video Length of trimmed video Video trim slider Save changes Abandon changes 1 Open 2 3 Select the video that you want to edit and touch Gallery. . On the video editing screen, drag the sliders to select the portion of the video that you want to keep. You can touch 4 Touch to preview the video. to crop and save the video. To change the resolution, select a resolution on the video editing screen.
Camera and Gallery 1 Open 2 3 Touch Gallery. > Settings. You can configure the following two settings: l Switch on Show location. When viewing a geotagged photo, the photo's location will be displayed. l Switch on Show time. When viewing a photo, the date and time at which the photo was taken will be displayed.
Calls and Contacts Making calls Smart dialling Enter the name, initials, or number of a contact in the dialler. Your device will display matching contacts. 1 2 Open Dialler. Enter the name, initials, or number of a contact in the dialler (for example, John Smith or JS). Your device will search your contacts and call log and list the results above the dialler. Hide dialer 3 Backspace Select the contact you want to call from the list.
Calls and Contacts 3 Touch the contact number. If your device has dual SIM support, touch 1 or 2 to make a call. Making a call from the call log 1 2 Open Dialler. Slide the list up and down to view all calls. Touch the name or number of the person that you want to call. If your device has dual SIM support, touch 1 or 2 to make a call. Calling contacts when the screen is off Call people when the screen is switched off. 1 Open 2 Touch Dialler.
Calls and Contacts Answering calls Answering or rejecting a call When a call comes in, press the volume button to mute the ringtone. If the screen is locked: l Drag right to answer the call. l Drag left to reject the call. l Touch to reject the call and send an SMS. l Touch to configure a callback reminder. If the screen is unlocked: l Touch to answer the call. l Touch to reject the call. l Touch to reject the call and send an SMS. l Touch to configure a callback reminder.
Calls and Contacts 1 If you receive an incoming call when in another call, touch . You can then answer the incoming call and hold the other line. 2 To switch between the two calls, touch or select the call that is on hold. Making a conference call Set up a conference call using the multi-party call feature. Call one contact's number (or receive a call), and then call another number to add it to the conference call. Conference calling must be supported by your carrier.
Calls and Contacts 6 Touch to end the conference call. In-call options Do not cover the microphone during a call. During a call, your device will display an in-call menu. View your calendar Place the current call on hold Start a three-way call Mute the call View your notes Show/hide dialler Display your contacts Enable hands-free mode End call l Start a three-way call: Contact your network provider to find out how to use this feature.
Calls and Contacts Managing call logs Viewing missed calls 1 2 Open Dialler. To display all missed calls, touch the Missed tab and swipe down in the call log. You can also view missed calls in the All tab. Missed calls are marked in red. 3 Touch next to a call log to return the call, send a message, and more. Managing unknown numbers in the call log 1 2 Open 3 Select a number and touch Dialler. Touch Unknown. l .
Calls and Contacts 3 4 Select Call log and touch Back up. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure a password. Creating a contact card Create a contact card to quickly share your contact information. You can share your contact information by scanning the QR code or by sending the contact card using an instant messaging service such as WhatsApp. 1 2 3 Open Contacts. Touch Me. Set your profile picture. Enter your name, company, telephone number and other contact information, and then touch .
Calls and Contacts The number of contacts you can store on your device depends on the size of your device's internal storage. The number of SIM card contacts you can store depends on your SIM card's storage capacity. 4 Touch the contact's profile picture to choose a photo. Enter the contact's name, company, phone number and other contact information, and then touch l . If you add the contact's birthday, your device will automatically create a birthday reminder in Calendar.
Calls and Contacts 2 Touch > Import/Export > Export to SIM. If your device has dual SIM support, touch > Import/Export, and choose the SIM card you want to export your contacts to. 3 4 Select the contacts you want to export and touch . Touch Continue. Managing contacts Editing a contact After creating a contact, you can edit their contact information at any time. This includes adding or deleting default information such as phone numbers or email addresses.
Calls and Contacts 1 Open 2 Select a contact and touch Contacts. > Erase trace > Erase. Your device will delete all call records and text messages for the selected contact. Adding contacts to the blacklist 1 2 Open Contacts. Touch and hold the contact that you want to add to the blacklist, and then touch Add to blacklist. Your device will automatically block incoming calls and messages from blacklisted contacts. l View blacklisted contacts: Open Phone Manager and touch Blocked > .
Calls and Contacts 3 Select a contact. You can call them, send a text message, or edit their contact information. If an error message is displayed or you are unable to search for a contact, touch > Organise contacts and select Rebuild index data. Searching for a contact from the home screen 1 2 Swipe down on the home screen to display the search bar. Enter one or more keywords (such as the contact's name or email address). The search results will be displayed beneath the search bar.
Calls and Contacts l Add contacts to your favourites in batch : Touch Add, and choose the contact you want to add, and then touch . If the contact has already been added, touch to add the contact to your favourites. l Edit your favourites: Touch Edit on the favourites screen. Drag next to a contact to adjust the position of the contact in your favourites list. l Remove contacts from your favourites: Touch Edit on the favourites screen.
Calls and Contacts Contact groups Creating a group 1 Open 2 3 Touch Groups and select Enter the group name (for example, Family or Friends) and touch OK. 4 Touch Contacts. . . Select the contacts you want to add to the group and touch . Editing a group Add or remove people from a group, or change the group name. 1 2 Open 3 Touch and add new members to the group. 4 Touch . There are three options: Contacts. Touch Groups and select the group you want to edit.
Messaging and Email Sending a message You can add a range of different content to messages, such as emoticons, images, and recordings. 1 Open 2 3 In the list of message threads, touch Messaging. . Select the recipient box and enter the contact name or phone number. You can also touch to open your contact list and choose a contact or contact group. 4 Select the text field to begin composing your message. If you enter more than two lines of to switch to full screen mode.
Messaging and Email Searching for messages There are two ways to search for messages: l In the list of message threads, touch the search bar at the top of the screen and enter one or more keywords. The results will be displayed beneath the search bar. l Swipe down on the home screen to display the search bar. Touch the search bar and enter one or more keywords. The results will be displayed beneath the search bar. Deleting message threads Delete unwanted or old threads to tidy up your message list.
Messaging and Email Pinning messages to the top of the list Pin important messages to the top of your message list so that you can access them quickly. 1 2 Open 3 Select the desired message and touch Messaging. In the list of message threads, touch and hold the message that you want to pin to the top. . Pinned messages will be displayed below text message alerts. Marking messages as read Mark unwanted messages as read to keep your inbox organized. Open Messaging.
Messaging and Email 2 3 In the list of message threads, touch > Settings > Ringtones and vibration. Touch Notification tone. If your device has dual SIM support, select SIM 1 notification tone or SIM 2 notification tone. You can then choose a system ringtone or music file. Adding an email account If you don't know your account settings, please consult your email service provider. Adding a personal email account 1 2 3 4 Open Email. Choose an email service provider or touch Others.
Messaging and Email Replying to emails 1 Open 2 Open the email you want to reply to and touch Email. . To reply to all recipients of the original email, touch 3 After drafting your message, touch Configuring fast responses: Touch . to send the email. > Settings. Select an account and touch Quick responses to create or edit a fast response. Managing emails Viewing emails You can check, reply, forward or delete your emails after you create a personal email account.
Messaging and Email Configuring Mail Configuring automatic replies Configure automatic replies when you are out of office. You must log in to your Exchange account to use this feature. 1 Open 2 3 4 5 Touch Email. > Settings. Choose the Exchange account you want to configure and switch Automatic replies on. Switch on Automatic replies to configure a message and set the start and end time. Touch Done. Configuring an email signature 1 2 3 > Settings.
Calendar and Notepad Changing the calendar view Search calendar Go to today Current day Today Event Week number Show events for current day Toggle between month, week, and day view Add event To view your schedule for a specific day, touch > Go to, select a date, and then touch OK. Open Calendar and touch > Settings. You can: l Configure the weekend settings: Touch Customise weekend and configure the settings. l Configure the first day of the week: Touch Week starts on and configure the settings.
Calendar and Notepad Before using this feature, ensure that you have added birthday information to your contacts. For more information, see Creating a contact. 1 Open 2 Touch Calendar. and select Contacts' birthdays. Once you have enabled this feature, Calendar will automatically import birthday information from your contacts and send you birthday reminders. Creating an event Add events and set reminders to help you plan ahead. 1 Open Calendar. 2 3 Touch .
Calendar and Notepad Searching for events You can search for events in two ways: l In Calendar, touch . Enter one or more keywords in the search bar, such as the event name or location. l Swipe down on the home screen to display the search bar. Enter one or more keywords, such as the event name or location. Creating a note 1 Open 2 Touch Notepad. and enter your note. Save note Close note Add tag Edit note Edit text Add task Insert image 3 Touch Take a photo to save the note.
Calendar and Notepad l In the list of notes, swipe left on the note that you want to delete and touch l Touch and hold a note to activate the note management interface. Select the notes that you want to delete and touch l . . Touch the note that you want to delete and touch > Delete. Searching your notes You can search your notes in two ways: l In the list of notes, touch the search bar and enter one or more keywords.
Music and Video Listening to music You can choose to listen to your favourite local songs . 1 2 Open Music. You can then play music stored on your device, add a song to the personal song book, play a song in the personal playlist, or listen to recently played songs. 3 You can play, pause, or change songs during the process.
Music and Video 1 Open 2 3 4 Touch Playlists > 5 Select the songs you want to add and touch Music . Name the playlist and touch Save. Touch Add in the dialog box. Touch . next to the playlist to Rename or Delete the playlist. Playing a video Playing a video 1 2 Open Videos. Touch the thumbnail to start the video. During playback, you can: l Adjust the playback speed: Touch 1.0X and drag the speed slider. l Adjust the screen brightness: Swipe up or down on the left-hand side of the screen.
Phone Manager Optimising performance Use Phone Manager to make your phone run faster and optimise performance. Open Phone Manager and touch OPTIMISE. Your phone will automatically optimise performance, enhance security, and reduce power consumption. Managing data usage Phone Manager comes with a data management feature that you can use to monitor data usage and avoid exceeding your monthly allowance. Open Phone Manager and touch Mobile data.
Phone Manager Harassment filter Phone Manager comes with a harassment filter feature, which can help you block unwanted calls and messages. Open Phone Manager. Touch Blocked > and follow the onscreen instructions to configure the blacklist and the whitelist, blacklisted keywords, and spam settings.
Phone Manager Reducing power consumption How can I effectively reduce my device's power consumption? Use Phone Manager to optimise performance and reduce power consumption. Open l Phone Manager and touch remaining to: Optimise performance: Touch Optimise. Your device will check for power consumption problems and optimise performance. To further reduce power consumption, refer to items need to be optimised manually, touch View or Optimise to adjust power settings manually.
Phone Manager Touch l . You can: Enable Cloud scan to scan your device using the latest antivirus database. An Internet connection is required to access the online database. l Enable Scan reminder to receive a notification when you have not conducted a virus scan for 30 days. l Select a scan mode. The Quick scan only scans important files and installed apps. The Full scan takes longer and scans for malicious files.
Phone Manager 2 Touch > Shortcuts and switch on the feature that you want to add to the home screen.
Tools Logging in to two social media accounts at the same time Log in to two , Whatsapp or Facebook accounts at the same time to keep your work and personal life separate. This feature only works with Facebook and WhatsApp. 1 2 Open Settings. Touch App twin. Turn on the Facebook or WhatsApp switches as desired. l When App twin is enabled for an app, two app icons will appear on the home screen, allowing you log in to two accounts at the same time.
Tools Enabling dual clocks By default, your phone displays the network time. Enable dual clocks to display the time in your current time zone and your home time zone on the lock screen. 1 Open 2 3 Under World clock, touch Clock. > Date & time . Switch on Dual clocks. Touch Home city and select your home time zone from the list of cities. Home time zone Current network time zone Only one clock is displayed when the local time zone is the same as the home time zone.
Tools 2 3 Select Recordings. Select a recording. On the playback screen, you can: l Select a tag: Swipe left on the playback screen to view recording tags, and then select a tag to start playback from the corresponding location. l Change the playback mode: Switch between Earpiece and Speaker. When the Recorder app is playing a recording in the background, use the controller in the notification panel to pause or play the recording or cancel playback.
System Features and Settings Power on and off timer Use the power on and off timer to reduce power consumption and prevent disturbances when you're asleep. Open Settings, touch Smart assistance > Scheduled power on and off. Switch on Scheduled power off and Scheduled power on, and then configure the power on and off time and repeat settings. Your device will automatically turn on or off at the preset time. To disable the timer, switch off Scheduled power off and Scheduled power on.
System Features and Settings Input method settings Adding a keyboard 1 2 Open Settings. Touch Advanced settings > Language & input and select Virtual keyboard under Keyboard & input methods. 3 Touch Add a virtual keyboard and switch on the keyboard that you want to add. After adding a keyboard, you can configure the keyboard settings to suit your needs. Selecting the default input method 1 2 Open Settings. Touch Advanced settings > Language & input.
System Features and Settings The pasted text will remain available in the clipboard until you cut or copy other content. l Sharing text: Select the text you want to share and touch Share. Choose how you want to share the text and follow the onscreen instructions. Airplane mode To avoid interference, please enable airplane mode when you are on board a plane. When enabled, call, mobile data, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi will be disabled. You can enable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi manually.
System Features and Settings Enabling silent mode Enable silent mode to avoid disturbing others in quiet surroundings, such as when you are in a meeting. 1 2 Open Settings. Touch Sound and switch on Silent mode. Vibrate in silent mode: When Silent mode is enabled and Vibrate in silent mode is switched on, your device will vibrate when you receive an incoming call or message.
System Features and Settings l Enable the shifting keyboard: Switch on Shifting keyboard. The dialler, in-call menu, and lock screen dialpad will shrink to the corner of the screen for easier one-handed typing. Touch the arrow next to the keyboard to move the keyboard to the other side of the screen. Do not disturb mode Do not disturb mode allows you to work or relax in peace and quiet. Your device will only notify you about important calls or messages. 1 2 3 Open Settings.
System Features and Settings Viewing memory and storage information View storage and memory information, change the default storage location, and format the microSD card. Not all devices support microSD cards. 1 2 Open Settings. Touch Memory & storage to view storage information for your internal storage and microSD card. 3 From there, you can: l Format the microSD card: Touch SD Card > Format > Erase & format to clear all data from the microSD card.
System Features and Settings l Use GPS, Wi-Fi and mobile networks: Uses GPS and your phone's Internet connection. Enable this option for highly accurate positioning. l Use Wi-Fi and mobile networks: Only uses your phone's Internet connection. Enable this option for reduced power consumption and longer standby times. l Use GPS only: Does not require an Internet connection. Enable this option to reduce mobile data usage.
System Features and Settings l Using unauthorised third-party software to update your device may render your device unusable or put your personal information at risk. For optimum results, use the OTA update feature or take your device to your nearest Huawei service centre. l Your personal data may be erased during a system update. Always back up important data before updating your device. l When updating, ensure that your device has at least 20% battery power remaining.
System Features and Settings Viewing your device's specifications View your device's specifications using a few simple steps. You can view information about your processor, memory, screen resolution, and more. 1 2 Open Settings. Touch About phone. Swipe up or down on the screen to view information about the processor, RAM, internal storage, screen resolution, and more. Accessibility features Enabling TalkBack TalkBack provides audible prompts and captions to help visually impaired users.
System Features and Settings Select an item: Touch an item with one finger to select it (it will not open). Your phone will read out the content of the selected item. Open an item: Double touch any part of the screen using one finger to confirm your selection from the previous step. For example, if you want to open Settings, touch the Settings icon once using one finger, and then touch twice on any part of the screen.
System Features and Settings Colour correction Colour correction mode adjusts colours to make it easier for colour vision impaired users to distinguish between different parts of the screen. Enable this mode with caution, as it may affect your device's performance. 1 2 Open Settings. Touch Advanced settings > Accessibility > Colour correction, and switch on Colour correction. 3 Touch Correction mode, and select the desired colour correction mode.
Obtaining help Read the Quick Start Guide included with your phone. Touch Settings > About phone > Legal information to read the legal information. Visit http://consumer.huawei.com/en/ for more information.
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. Use the following measures to help you protect your personal information: l Put your device in a safe place to prevent unauthorised use. l Set your device screen to lock and set a password or unlock pattern.
List of safety features Huawei phones come with a number of security features to keep your data secure. Use a fingerprint to unlock your screen, open encrypted files, unlock Fingerprint recognition apps, and make secure payments. For more information, see Fingerprint recognition. Encrypt your microSD card to prevent unauthorised access to your Encrypting a microSD data. A password must be entered when the microSD card is inserted card into another phone.
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