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Contents
Exciting Features
- Featured Usage Tips
- Camera Tips
  - Use Portrait Mode to Take Stunning Portraits
  - Use Wide Aperture Mode to Highlight Your Shooting Subjects
New Device
- New Device Configuration
Gestures and Operations
- Screenshots and Screen Recording
Home Screen
- Navigation Bar
  - Configure Your Navigation Bar Layout
  - Use the Recent Key to Manage Background Apps
- Quick Switch
  - Use Shortcut Switches to Quickly Enable Frequently Used Features
  - Adjust the Position of Shortcut Switches to Your Liking
- Notification Panel and Status Bar
- Screen Lock and Unlock
  - Set a Lock Screen Password to Protect Your Privacy
  - Lock the Screen to Quickly Secure Your Phone
- Go Back to Basics with Simple Mode
- Home Screen Management
Contacts
- Search Contacts
- Managing Contacts
- Merging Third-party App Contacts
Dialling
- Basic Calling Functions
- Block Nuisance Calls: Get the Peace and Quiet You Deserve
- VoLTE
  - VoLTE: Make Calls and Use Data at the Same Time
  - Enable VoLTE to Enjoy HD Calls
- Use VoWi-Fi for a New Calling Experience
Message
- Basic Messaging Functions
Camera
- Basic Camera Functions
- Use Portrait Mode to Take Stunning Portraits
- Wide Aperture
  - Wide Aperture Mode: Emphasise Your Subject
  - Use Wide Aperture Mode to Highlight Your Shooting Subjects
- Panorama
  - Use Panorama Mode to Take Panoramic Selfies
  - Use Panorama Mode to Take Panoramic Photos
- Pro Mode
- Light Painting Mode
- More Capture Modes
Gallery
- Photo Management
Phone Manager
- Use One-touch Optimisation
- Manage Your Mobile Data
- Enable Smart Power-Saving Management to Optimise Power Consumption
- Enable Virus Scanner
Email
- Add Email Accounts
- Manage Email Accounts
- Manage VIP Email Contacts
- Set Auto Response for Exchange Email
Calendar
- Calendar: Your Event Management Centre
- Navigate the Calendar
- Import To-Dos to Keep Your Work Organised
Clock
- Use the Clock
Notepad
- Manage Your Notes to Keep Your Records in Order
Utilities
- Check Additional Weather Forecasts
- Use Recorder to Make Audio Notes
Device Connection
- Bluetooth
  - Connect Your Phone to Bluetooth Devices
  - Use Bluetooth to Share Data
- NFC
  - Use NFC to Share Data Quickly
  - Use NFC to Quickly Establish Connections between Devices
- Multi-screen Display
  - Multi-screen: Share Your Device's Content on a Larger Screen
  - Multi-screen: Mirror Your Screen
- Connecting USB Device
  - Transfer Data between Your Phone and Computer
  - Transfer Data Between Your Phone and a USB Device
- Huawei Share
Security and Privacy
- Face Unlock
- Fingerprint
- Location Information Protection
  - Location Services: Determine the Location of Your Phone
  - Enable or Disable Location Services
- Enable App Lock
Backup and Restoration
- Data Backup: Prevent the Loss of Your Data
- Data Backup Using HiSuite
- Data Backup to a USB Storage Device
- Reset Your Phone
- Restore Your Backup Data
- Search for Backup Data on Your Phone
Wi-Fi and Network
- Wi-Fi
- Connecting to the Internet
  - Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
  - Connecting using mobile data
- Share Your Mobile Network with Other Devices
Apps and Notifications
- App Twin: Log in to Two Social Media Accounts at Once
Sound and Display
- Configure Do Not Disturb Mode
- Configure Your Sound Settings
- Enable Eye Comfort Mode to Prevent Eye Strain
- More Display Settings
  - Use Shortcuts to Access Frequently Used Features
  - Change the Display Settings
Storage
- Enable Storage cleaner
Smart Assistance
- Navigation Bar and Navigation Dock
  - Navigation Dock: Control Your Phone at a Touch
  - Access Phone Functions from Anywhere with Navigation Dock
System
- Change the Input Method
- Accessibility
- General Settings
System Update
- Performing an Online Update
Legal Notice
- Legal Notice
- Obtaining help
- For more information

l Adjust the shutter speed: On the Pro mode screen, touch (shutter speed), slide on the

shutter speed slider, and drag your desired speed to the centre.

The recommended shutter speed for static scenes (such as mountains) is between 1/80 and

1/125; and faster (less than 1 second) for moving subjects (such as waves). For the best result,

using a tripod when shooting a moving subject.

l Adjust EV compensation: On the Pro mode screen, touch

, slide on the EV slider and drag the

selected value to the centre.

Adjust AWB: On the Pro mode screen, touch

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, slide on the AWB slider and drag the selected

value to the centre.

l When shooting under sunlight, you can select . In a weak light environment, you can select

l Touch to adjust the colour temperature. If you want to give your photo a cosy, nostalgic

tone, increase the K value. For a cold, calm or futuristic tone, select a lower K value.

Adjust AF based on the shooting subject: On the Pro mode screen, touch

, slide on the AF

slider and drag your desired mode to the centre.

AF modes

Application scenario

AF-S mode Static scenes (such as mountains).

AF-C mode Moving scenes (such as owing water and sea waves).

MF mode Protruding objects (such as a close-up of a ower).

Hold your device steady when shooting: On the Pro mode screen, touch and enable

Horizontal level. After this feature is enabled, two assistive lines will appear in the viewnder. When

the dotted line overlaps with the solid line, it indicates that the camera is parallel to the horizontal

level.

Some settings in Pro mode may change after you change a setting. You may adjust them based

on your actual needs.

l The recommended settings above are for reference only. You may adjust them based on the

actual condition to achieve your desired effect.

Use Pro Mode to Capture Portraits

Want to take more professional portraits? The Pro mode allows you to adjust your camera settings to

shoot professional portraits.

Open Camera > More > Pro.

Select a Metering mode:

or mode is recommended for taking portraits. Place your

shooting subjects (their faces for example) in the centre of the viewnder.

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