User Guide
Contents Exciting Features Tips Smart Life Camera Tips More Features 1 2 3 5 New Device New Device Configuration Smart Charging: Charge Your Device Faster and Safer Getting Help 9 9 10 Gestures and Operation Operate Your Phone with Your Knuckles Screenshots and Screen Recording 15 16 Home Screen Navigation Bar Quick Switch Notification and Status Bar Screen Lock and Unlock Go Back to Basics with Simple Mode Home Screen Management 22 23 24 28 30 30 Search Contacts Managing Contacts Merging Third-Part
Contents Beautification Monochrome Light Painting Mode Use Time-lapse to Condense Hours into Minutes Discover New Possibilities with Customized Shooting Modes 56 57 58 62 63 Highlights Photo Management 64 66 Gallery Phone Manager Use One-touch Optimization Manage Your Mobile Data Optimize Power Consumption Use Virus Scan to Keep Your Phone Safe 70 70 71 72 Add Email Accounts Manage Email Accounts Manage VIP Email Contacts Set Auto Response for Exchange Email 73 73 74 74 Calendar: Your Event Manage
Contents Transfer Files Using Huawei Share 98 Security and Privacy Fingerprint Location Information Protection PrivateSpace Use App Lock to Lock Important Apps More Security Settings 99 101 102 104 105 Backup and Restoration Data Backup: Prevent Data Loss Back Up Your Data to Internal Storage Back Up Your Data to a USB Storage Device Back Up Your Data to a Computer 107 107 107 108 Wi-Fi and Network Wi-Fi Mobile Network Share Your Mobile Network with Other Devices 109 111 112 Apps and Notifications
Exciting Features Tips Transfer Files Using Huawei Share You can use Huawei Share to quickly transfer photos, videos and other files between Huawei devices. Huawei Share uses Bluetooth to detect nearby Huawei devices and Wi-Fi to quickly transfer files without using mobile data. Huawei Share uses Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to transfer data. When Huawei Share is enabled, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are automatically enabled. Huawei Share Use Huawei Share to send files: Select the file you want to share and touch Share.
Exciting Features Smart Life Smart Remote: Control Your Home Electronics with Your Phone Smart Remote allows you to control your household appliances using your Phone. You only need one device to easily take control of a wide variety of electronics (such as TVs, air conditioners, set-top boxes, DVD players, cameras, projectors, and streaming boxes). l The Smart Remote can be used with home electronics that have accompanying infrared remotes.
Exciting Features l Use your Phone as a remote control for your camera: Take better group photos by using your Phone as a remote control for your camera. Smart Remote helps you to get the best shot and capture natural expressions when taking photos.
Exciting Features l Highlights automatically creates videos based on the geographical information in your photos. To use this feature, open Camera, go to Settings, and check that GPS tag is enabled. l Check that your Phone is connected to the Internet. l Highlights albums are created automatically when your Phone is charging, the screen is switched off, and the battery is at least 10% charged. It may take some time for your Phone to create the album.
Exciting Features 3D Panorama: Capture 3D Photos in Motion Do you ever feel let down by the feeling of flatness in your panoramas? 3D panorama gives you a great way to liven your panoramas up. You can tilt your Phone or drag your photos to create a 3D effect. 3D panorama is a pre-installed camera mode in your Phone. You can use 3D panorama to create moving panoramic shots of objects, people, and landscapes. Monochrome: Explore the Beauty of Light and Shadow The world is an amazingly colorful place.
Exciting Features independent space on your Phone to keep your private information. For example, you can install a separate WeChat in both your MainSpace and PrivateSpace, keeping the two apps completely independent of each other. Wi-Fi+: Your Smart Connectivity Assistant Wi-Fi+ intelligently connects to Wi-Fi networks to save mobile data consumption. When your device detects a known or free Wi-Fi network, it will automatically turn on Wi-Fi and connect to the network.
Exciting Features Once you have enabled Wi-Fi+, your device will: l Automatically select and connect to the optimal network: Automatically select and connect to Wi-Fi networks you've previously connected to, free networks, or your mobile data network, depending on the signal strength at your current location. l Automatically turn Wi-Fi on and off: Depending on the Wi-Fi networks you have connected to previously, Wi-Fi will be automatically enabled or disabled in specific locations.
Exciting Features and obtain cleaning suggestions based on the scan results. This helps you free up storage space without accidentally deleting important files.
New Device New Device Configuration Connecting to the Internet Connect to Wi-Fi networks effortlessly with your device. Connecting to a Wi-Fi network 1 Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel. 2 3 4 Touch and hold to open the Wi-Fi settings screen. Switch on Wi-Fi. Your device will list all available Wi-Fi networks at your location. 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.
New Device Getting Help Security Features List Huawei Phone offers a range of security measures that allow you to use your Phone with peace of mind. Screen lock mode and password Set a lock screen password, lock the screen, and protect your privacy. Your fingerprint replaces the password, making your Phone more secure, Fingerprint unlocking and also making a range of security operations more convenient, from unlocking the screen to accessing Safe and locked apps, to making secure payments.
New Device The SIM card lock function uses a PIN code to lock the SIM card. Every time SIM card lock your Phone is powered on or replaced, the system requires the correct PIN code to unlock. This prevents any lost Phone from being used to tamper with bank accounts or for identity theft purposes.
New Device l Avoid drying the device using external heat sources (such as, hairdryers and microwave ovens). Avoid placing objects such as cotton swabs and tissues into the charging port or speaker holes. l Thoroughly wipe the device dry, then place it in a dry and ventilated environment. Place the device in front of the fan. Let the fan blow cold air against the charging port and speaker holes. This may dry the device faster.
New Device 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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Gestures and Operation Operate Your Phone with Your Knuckles Knuckle gestures give you a quick way to take screenshots, open apps, and enter split-screen mode. Capture a standard screenshot: Knock twice on your screen with a knuckle to capture a standard screenshot. Capture a partial screenshot: Knock and hold your screen with a knuckle, wait for a blue dot to appear on your screen, and then drag your knuckle to draw the outline of your screenshot.
Gestures and Operation Enter split-screen mode: Knock on the screen with a knuckle then slide it horizontally across the center of the screen to enable split-screen mode.
Gestures and Operation After taking the screenshot, touch or to edit or share the screenshot. The screenshot will be saved in Gallery by default. Record Exciting Moments on Your Screen The screen recording feature comes in handy when you are making tutorial videos or want to record exciting gaming moments on your Phone. Screen recording will end if you make or answer a call.
Gestures and Operation Use combo key to start recording: Simultaneously press the Power button and the Volume up button to begin recording. To end the recording, simultaneously press the Power button and the Volume up button again.
Gestures and Operation Use knuckle to start recording: Use two of your knuckles to gently double-tap the screen in quick succession to start recording. To end the recording, double-tap the screen in quick succession with two of your knuckles again. You can view screen recordings in Gallery. Take a Screenshot of Your Entire Screen Use combo key to take screenshot: Simultaneously press and hold the Power button and the Volume down button to take a screenshot of the full screen.
Gestures and Operation After taking the screenshot, touch or to edit or share the screenshot. The screenshot will be saved in Gallery by default. Take a Partial Screenshot Knock the screen with a knuckle and draw an outline around the part of the screen that you want to capture, making sure that your knuckle does not leave the screen. The screen will display the movement trajectory of your knuckle and take a screenshot of the selected area.
Gestures and Operation After taking the screenshot, touch or to edit or share the screenshot. The screenshot will be saved in Gallery by default.
Home Screen Navigation Bar Configure Your Navigation Bar Layout Using the navigation bar, you can conveniently access the home screen, return to the previous page, exit an app, or view recent apps used. To configure your navigation bar layout, touch Settings, then go to System > System navigation > Navigation bar. Then, select the navigation key combination as required. Hide or show navigation bar: On the Navigation bar screen, turn on the Navigation bar switch.
Home Screen For Phone devices that feature a front navigation button, the virtual navigation bar is disabled by default. If you want to enable the navigation bar, go to Settings > Smart assistance > System navigation > Virtual navigation bar. After enabling the virtual navigation bar, the front navigation button will be disabled. There will be no response from your Phone if you press and hold, or swipe the front navigation button. Touch l .
Home Screen Rearrange shortcut switches: Touch and hold a shortcut switch and then drag the icon to a position of your choice. Add a shortcut switch: Drag a shortcut switch from the hidden area of the panel to the displayed area, then touch BACK. Remove shortcut switch: Drag a shortcut switch from the displayed area of the panel to the hidden area, then touch BACK.
Home Screen Status icons may vary according to your region or carrier.
Home Screen When there is a notification reminder, you can turn on the screen and swipe down from the status bar to view the notification.
Home Screen l Prevent all apps from pushing notifications: Touch Batch management, and then turn off All. Customize Notifications to Your Liking Not a fan of the default notification reminders? You can customize notification reminders so that you get notifications the way you want them. Go to l Settings, then go to Apps & notifications > Notifications & status bar. You can: Enable Notifications turn on screen: Turn on Notifications turn on screen.
Home Screen Screen Lock and Unlock Set up Magazine Unlock Magazine unlock displays a fresh image on your lock screen each time you unlock your device, so that you never get bored of the same old background. To display the Magazine Unlock shortcut panel, swipe up from the bottom of the lock screen. Subscribe to covers: Touch and add the magazine types you like to the subscription list. Add your own images as covers: Touch the images you want to add, and then touch and then touch Added by me.
Home Screen l Unlock your device using a fingerprint: If your device supports fingerprint unlock, this is the recommended unlock method. Using a fingerprint is a secure and quick way to unlock the device. After setting a lock screen password, touch Enroll in the dialog box that pops up and follow the onscreen prompts to enroll your fingerprints. l For security reasons, please do not disable the lock screen password: A lock screen password prevents unauthorized access to your device.
Home Screen Go Back to Basics with Simple Mode Does your home screen look cluttered with app icons and small text? Simple mode displays larger icons and fonts on the home screen, adopting a more concise layout that allows you to navigate more easily. Open Settings, go to System > Simple mode, and touch . In Simple mode, you can: l Edit home screen icons: Touch and hold any of the icons to enter home screen editing mode, then you can add or remove app icons accordingly.
Home Screen Delete an app: From the home screen, touch and hold the icon of the app you want to uninstall until your Phone vibrates, then drag it to . Follow the onscreen prompts to delete the app. To ensure that the system runs normally, some preinstalled system apps cannot be uninstalled. Create a folder to store app icons: From the home screen, touch and hold an app icon until your Phone vibrates, then drag it on top of another icon. The two icons will now be placed in a new folder.
Home Screen Touch and hold an empty area on the home screen to enter home screen editing mode. Do the following: l Add a new home screen page: Touch at the left or right side of the screen to add a new home screen page. l Delete an empty home screen page: Touch at the top of a home screen page to delete the page. Home screen pages with app icons or widgets on them cannot be deleted.
Home Screen Check that there is enough empty space on the home screen to put the widget. If there is not enough space, add an empty home screen page or free up some space on the current home screen page. Delete widgets: Touch and hold a widget on the home screen until your Phone vibrates. Drag the widget to Remove at the top of the screen. Move widgets: Touch and hold a widget on the home screen until your Phone vibrates. Drag the widget to any position of the screen.
Contacts Search Contacts Open Contacts, in the contacts list, you can use the following search methods: For most accurate search results, ensure your device is displaying all contacts. On the contacts list screen, go to > Display preferences, and touch All contacts. l Drag the index on the side to quickly scroll through the list.
Contacts Display contacts for different accounts: Want to only view contacts on your Phone or SIM card? Go to l > Display preferences, and select the accounts that you want to display. You can also: Enable Simple layout: Want to hide the profile pictures, companies, and titles in the contacts list? From the contacts list screen, go to l > Display preferences, and enable Simple layout.
Contacts Merging Third-Party App Contacts Integrated Social Networks: Bring People Together Want to expand your social network? Want to sync information from a social media account to your contacts? You can log in to a social media account (such as LinkedIn) and sync your contacts' information (including company, title, and email) to your local contacts and enrich your social network.
Dialing Basic Calling Functions Make Calls On the dialer screen, enter part of the telephone number or the first letter or pinyin initials of the contact's name. Your Phone will automatically search for the relevant contacts. Open Dialer. From the dialer screen, enter the telephone number or the first letter of the contact's name. Your device will automatically search Contacts and call logs. Touch the contact you want to call in the list. Touch to hang up.
Dialing Enable Call Forwarding and Never Miss a Call If you are unavailable to answer calls, you can set your device to forward calls to another number. Some carriers may not support this feature. Open Dialer, and go to > Settings > Call forwarding. Enter the number you want to forward your calls to, then confirm. When call forwarding is enabled, your device will automatically forward eligible calls to the preset number. Delete Call Logs You can delete call logs that you no longer need.
Dialing Enable voicemail: Open Dialer, go to > Settings touch Additional settings, then go to Voicemail > Voicemail number and enter the voicemail number provided by your carrier. Check voicemail messages: On the dialer, touch and hold 1 to call the voicemail and listen to messages. Activate International Roaming for Borderless Communication When you travel abroad for work or a holiday, you can make calls when your Phone is roaming without having to dial the country code.
Dialing Open Dialer, go to > Settings > Wi-Fi calling, enable Wi-Fi calling. Touch Mode and follow the onscreen instructions to set the preferred network.
Message Basic Messaging Functions Send Messages Text messages give you a quick and easy way to communicate with friends, family and colleagues. In addition to text, you can also add emojis or insert pictures and audio files to enrich your messages. Open Messaging. From the list of messages, go to Enter your message content, touch > and select contacts or groups. to add other types of content, and touch to send the message. Save a draft message: Touch to save a message as a draft.
Message notification messages. To pin unread messages to the top, go to > Settings > Pin unread messages. Block Spam Messages Tired of receiving spam messages? Enable message blocking to say goodbye to spam messages! Open Messaging. On the list of messages, go to > Blocked, touch and configure the interception rules, whitelist, and blacklist. Attach a Signature to a Text Message You can create a signature to add to the end of every text message to give your messages a more formal touch.
Camera Basic Camera Functions Use Your Camera's Basic Functions Understand your camera's basic functions to help you take better pictures. 5VSO GMBTI PO PGG &OBCMF 8JEF BQFSUVSF NPEF 4XJUDI CFUXFFO GSPOU SFBS DBNFSB $IBOHF DPMPS NPEF &OBCMF .PWJOH QJDUVSF NPEF &OBCMF 1PSUSBJU NPEF 7JFX SFDPSEFE QIPUPT BOE WJEFPT 4XJQF VQ UP FOBCMF 1SP NPEF 4XJUDI UP WJEFP NPEF 5BLF B QIPUP Basic photo mode: Open Camera and in the viewfinder, touch to take a picture.
Camera the exposure will make pictures appear darker. You can adjust the exposure manually from the viewfinder by touching the screen and dragging the icon up or down. Enable or disable flash: Flash is used to provide extra lighting for taking photos in low light conditions. From the viewfinder, touch to select one of the following flash modes: l Auto: The camera automatically enables or disables flash depending on the ambient light level. l Off: Disable flash. l On: Enable flash.
Camera Take a picture while recording a video: You can touch when recording a video to take a picture. Turn on flash: When recording a video in low light conditions, you can touch and select to turn on the flash. Adjust Camera Settings In the settings page of Camera you can adjust a variety of camera settings, modes, and specifications to suit your usage needs. Touch viewfinder to shoot: Open Camera, swipe left to open Settings and enable Touch to capture.
Camera The golden spiral: Select the Fibonacci spiral (left) or Fibonacci spiral (right) grid. The center of the spiral is the focal point of the photo. Position the subject here to lead the viewer around the image in a natural flow.
Camera Wide Aperture Wide Aperture Mode: Emphasize Your Subject Want to showcase a peony in a sea of flowers, highlight your subject in a crowd, or increase the brightness in a low light environment? Enable Wide aperture mode to blur the background and highlight your subject to take crisp photos even in low light.
Camera Wide Aperture Mode: Make Your Subject Stand Out Wide aperture mode produces photographs with a shallow depth of field. This creates a blurred background that lends greater emphasis to the photo's subject. Take a wide aperture photo: Open enable Wide aperture mode. Touch the Camera. Touch the icon at the top of the screen to icon again to exit Wide aperture mode. If the icon isn't visible, swipe right on the screen and select Photo.
Camera Panorama Use Panorama to Take Panoramic Selfies Want to fit more friends or scenery in a selfie? Use Panorama to take selfies with a wider field of view. 1 To take a panoramic selfie, open 2 Swipe right on the screen and touch Panorama. 3 Hold your Phone steady and touch 4 Follow the onscreen instructions and turn your Phone in one direction until the blue frame overlaps with the square screen frame. The camera will automatically take another picture.
Camera 3D Panorama 3D Panorama: Capture 3D Photos in Motion Do you ever feel let down by the feeling of flatness in your panoramas? 3D panorama gives you a great way to liven your panoramas up. You can tilt your Phone or drag your photos to create a 3D effect. 3D panorama is a pre-installed camera mode in your Phone. You can use 3D panorama to create moving panoramic shots of objects, people, and landscapes.
Camera Use 3D Panorama to Take 360-degree Photos Tired of looking at the single perspective offered by a standard photo? Try the 3D panorama function to capture a 360-degree view of a scene or person. There are three shooting modes for the 3D panorama function: l Shooting objects: Open Camera, swipe right and touch 3D panorama. Touch and hold , then follow the onscreen prompts to slowly move your Phone around your subject in one direction. Release to stop shooting.
Camera l Taking seflies: Open Camera, touch touch 3D panorama. Touch and hold to switch to the front camera, then swipe right and , then follow the onscreen prompts to move the Phone slowly around you in one direction. Release to stop shooting. After shooting, touch the camera thumbnail, and then touch 3D above the photo you took to generate a 3D panoramic photo.
Camera 1SP NPEF JOGP 4FMFDU NFUFSJOH NPEF "EKVTU *40 "EKVTU TIVUUFS TQFFE 4MJEF EPXO UP EJTBCMF 1SP NPEF "EKVTU FYQPTVSF WBMVF 4FMFDU XIJUF CBMBODF NPEF 4FMFDU GPDVT NPEF Use Pro Camera Mode to Take Landscape Shots Use Pro camera mode to customize camera settings and capture landscape shots that stand out. Open Camera and swipe up on in the viewfinder to enable Pro camera mode. Metering mode: In Pro camera mode, touch . Select the appropriate metering mode for the scene.
Camera For static scenes (such as mountains), a shutter speed between 1/80 and 1/125 is recommended; for moving scenes (such as waves), it is recommended that you mount your phone on a tripod and set a slower shutter speed (less than one second). l Exposure compensation: In Pro camera mode, touch &7 and drag the EV slider until your preferred value is highlighted. White balance: In Pro camera mode, touch "8# and drag the AWB slider until your preferred value is highlighted.
Camera Use Pro Camera Mode to Take Portrait Shots Use Pro camera mode to customize camera settings and create your own unique portrait style. Open Camera and swipe up on in the viewfinder to enable Pro camera mode. Metering mode: For portrait shots, select or and position the subject in the center of the photo. Brightness settings l ISO: For portrait shots, a low ISO setting is recommended to prevent excessive noise.
Camera White balance: Choose a white balance mode that suits your scene. If shooting in direct sunlight, select ; if conditions are dark or overcast, select . Focus: For portrait shots, it is recommended that you select Manual Focus (MF) mode. Touch the part of the photo that you want to isolate with the focus (such as a face) and then capture your shot. l In Pro camera mode, when one setting is changed, other settings may also change automatically. l The above settings are guidelines only.
Camera l Re-entering personal information: In Camera settings screen, go to Perfect selfie > Edit personal info, then follow the onscreen prompts to re-take photos of yourself looking to the front, sides, and downwards. This will reset the beauty parameters. l Adjusting beauty parameters: In Camera settings screen, go to Perfect selfie > Set beauty effects to adjust parameters such as skin smoothness and tone.
Camera Monochrome: Explore the Beauty of Light and Shadow The world is an amazingly colorful place. But sometimes too much color can be distracting. Monochrome mode filters out color, helping to bring out light and shadows and give photos more mood and atmosphere. Open Camera and swipe right on the screen. Touch Monochrome, and then touch to take photos in black and white.
Camera Tail Light Trails: Capture the Lights of the City Tail light trails lets you create artistic photos of car tail lights at night. l Shoot from a distance and slightly above your subject for best results. Ensure that car headlights do not point directly at the camera, as this can overexpose the image. l Open Position your device on a tripod so that it does not move during the exposure. Camera. Swipe right on the screen and then go to Light painting > Tail light trails.
Camera Open Camera. Swipe right on the screen and then go to Light painting > Light graffiti. Hold your Phone steady, and then touch viewfinder. Touch to start shooting. A preview of the image is displayed in the when you are finished. Silky Water: Capture Silky-smooth Streams and Waterfalls Silky water lets you capture silky smooth photographs of waterfalls and rivers. l For better results, find a stream or waterfall with lots of water.
Camera Star Track: Capture the Beauty of the Stars Star track lets you use your camera to capture the movement of stars in the night sky. l For best results, choose a location free of light pollution with an unobstructed view of the sky, and on a clear night. l Open Position your device on a tripod so that it does not move during the exposure. Camera. Swipe right on the screen and then go to Light painting > Star trails. Hold your Phone steady, and then touch viewfinder. Touch to start shooting.
Camera Use Time-lapse to Condense Hours into Minutes You can use time-lapse to capture images over a long period of time and condense them into a short video, allowing you to view flowers blooming, the ebb and flow of city traffic, and the formation of clouds during the day and the movement of stars in the night sky. l Avoid recording time-lapse for too long as it will use up your battery power and storage space. l Use a sturdy tripod to reduce device movement during time-lapse recording.
Camera Discover New Possibilities with Customized Shooting Modes Want to discover new ways of using your camera besides the preset functions? You can download or delete shooting modes based on your needs. Downloading more shooting modes: Open then touch Camera, swipe right to go to the Modes page, to view downloads. Select the shooting modes you want, and touch ADD. After downloading, you can see the downloaded shooting modes under Modes.
Gallery Highlights Highlights: Turn Your Photos into a Personalized Video Having to sort through a sea of photos to relive and share past moments can be a pain. Highlights intelligently selects photos and videos by location to generate short video clips, so you can easily look back on your wonderful memories. You can choose different animation effects and background music for the videos and share them with friends and family.
Gallery Edit the Highlights Album Want to change the background music or video template for Highlights? You can edit a Highlights video and personalize it with the background music and template you like. l Highlights automatically creates videos based on the geographical information in your photos. To use this feature, open Camera, go to Settings, and check that GPS tag is enabled. l Check that your Phone is connected to the Internet.
Gallery l Sharing or removing photos: Touch and hold any photo in the Highlights album, then touch and select a sharing method. Touch , and then touch Move to remove photos from the Highlights album. Photo Management Edit Videos Crop a video: Open Gallery, select the video you want to edit, and touch to enter the video editing screen. You can drag the slider in the crop area to select the segment you want to keep, and touch to finish cropping the video.
Gallery l Blur a photo: Touch , select the blur mode you desire, and drag the slider to adjust the degree of the blur. l Adjust photo effects: Touch to adjust the photo's brightness, contrast, saturation, and other parameters according to your preferences. l Beautify a portrait photo: When the system detects a portrait photo, it will automatically provide you with the Beauty feature.
Gallery View by shooting time: You can view the shooting time of your photos and videos in the Photos tab. Go to > Settings, and enable Show time to display the shooting date when viewing photos in full screen mode. From the Photos tab, you can separate or close two fingers to zoom out or in on the screen, and switch between day and month display for photos and videos.
Gallery You cannot hide the Camera, or Screenshots albums. Delete photos or videos: Touch and hold a photo or video until videos to be deleted, and then touch appears, select the photos or > Delete. Deleted photos and videos are kept in the Recently deleted album and are marked with an icon that indicates the number of days before they will be permanently deleted. To permanently delete photos or videos, go to Recently deleted, select the photos or videos to be deleted, and then touch > Delete.
Phone Manager Use One-touch Optimization Have you noticed that your Phone has slowed down recently? Do you worry that it might be vulnerable to malware and other security threats? Use one-touch optimization to make your Phone run smoother and protect it from security threats. Go to Phone Manager and touch OPTIMIZE. Your Phone will increase its running speed, check for security risks, optimize power consumption, and monitor and intercept unknown phone numbers and harassing calls.
Phone Manager Optimize Power Consumption Running out of battery at an inopportune time can cause many inconveniences. Power saving features can help to prolong the battery life of your Phone, allowing you to play games or enjoy other features for longer. Open l Phone Manager and touch remaining to perform the following: View power consumption details: Touch Battery usage to view power consumption details.
Phone Manager l Enable Power saving mode or Ultra power saving mode: Enable Power saving mode or Ultra power saving mode. Choose the appropriate power saving mode based on your Phone's battery level to extend battery life. l Adjust screen resolution to save power: Enable Screen resolution and select Smart resolution. Your device will automatically lower the screen resolution to save power. You can also manually set the screen resolution to save power when high resolution is unnecessary.
Email Add Email Accounts Add your email account to your Phone for convenient email access at any time. If you have questions about specific settings while configuring your email, please consult your email account provider. Add a personal email account: Open , select an email service provider or touch Others, enter your email address and password, then touch Sign in and follow the onscreen instructions to configure your account. The system will automatically connect to the server and check server settings.
Email Configure email accounts: On the account screen, go to > Settings, select an account to set the Account name, Default account, or Remove account. Manage VIP Email Contacts Worried about missing an important contact's email among a sea of emails? You can add important contacts to the VIP list. Your device will automatically move emails from VIP contacts to the VIP mailbox. Open Email and go to > Settings > VIP contacts. From the VIP list screen, go to Add > Create or Add from contacts.
Calendar Calendar: Your Event Management Center Too many events to keep track of? Calendar provides you with comprehensive event management, making your professional and personal lives easier. Calendar provides the following functions: l Meeting reminders: Worried about missing an important work meeting? Add your work email (Exchange account) in Calendar to check meeting reminders and receive a reminder from your Phone before the meeting begins.
Calendar Search events Go to today Events for the day Today Currently displayed day Week number Events for the currently displayed day Switch between month, week, day and schedule view Add new event Create an event: Open Calendar, touch , enter your event information including title, location, and start and end times. Go to More > Remind to add a reminder for your event, then touch . Search events: On the Calendar page, touch and enter the event keywords, such as title or location.
Calendar View Global Holidays Traveling overseas for work or holiday? Download your destination country's holiday information ahead of time to better plan your work and schedule. Open Calendar, go to > Settings > Global holidays, and enable the corresponding switch for your destination country. Your device will automatically download the holiday information.
Clock Use the Clock With many powerful features and lots of information, the humble Clock has a lot to offer. The Clock can be used as an alarm, a world clock, stopwatch, or a timer. View the time all over the world: Go to Clock, touch the name of a city or select a city from the list of cities. Touch Display the time in two different regions: Go to on the World clock tab and enter to set the date and time. Clock, then go to > Date & time in the World clock tab.
Clock Time and date in your selected city Network-provided date and time If the time in your current region is the same as that of your home city, the lock screen will only display one time.
Notepad Manage Your Notes to Keep Your Records in Order Want to share important notes or add something to favorites? Manage your notes to keep your records in order. Share a note: Want to send your meeting notes to your colleague? On the list page of Notepad, open the note you want to share, then touch to select a sharing method and follow the onscreen prompts.
Utilities Smart Remote Smart Remote: Control Your Home Electronics with Your Phone Smart Remote allows you to control your household appliances using your Phone. You only need one device to easily take control of a wide variety of electronics (such as TVs, air conditioners, set-top boxes, DVD players, cameras, projectors, and streaming boxes). l The Smart Remote can be used with home electronics that have accompanying infrared remotes.
Utilities l Turn your Phone into a universal remote control: Add your home electronics to the Smart Remote and you won't have to worry about misplacing remotes any more. The remote control buttons can be customized to fit your own preferences so the remote is easier to use. l Use your Phone as a remote control for your camera: Take better group photos by using your Phone as a remote control for your camera. Smart Remote helps you to get the best shot and capture natural expressions when taking photos.
Utilities l Manage recordings: Touch Recordings to access options such as sorting and sharing recordings.
Huawei ID and Multiple Users Multiple Users Multiple Users: Create Separate User Accounts on Your Phone Want to lend your Phone to someone else but don't want them accessing your private files and information? Add multiple users and user types to protect your information privacy when lending your Phone to others. Your settings and files will not be affected.
Huawei ID and Multiple Users and then go to Users & accounts > Users. Select the desired user, and touch Allow calls, messages, and sharing of communication history. Delete Users or Guests To delete a user, select one of the following methods: l Log in with the owner account, and touch Settings, and then go to Users & accounts > Users. Select the desired user, and touch Delete user > DELETE. l Log in with the owner account, and swipe down from the status bar, and then go to > More settings.
Device Connection Bluetooth Connect Your Phone to Bluetooth Devices Use Bluetooth to connect your Phone to Bluetooth headsets and in-car Bluetooth to navigate or listen to music while you drive. You can also connect your Phone to Bluetooth wearables to record and manage fitness data. Connecting Bluetooth devices to your Phone does not increase power consumption significantly.
Device Connection HID Operate Bluetooth keyboards and mouses PAN Tethering BLE Connect to Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) devices Enable or disable Bluetooth: From the home screen, swipe down from the status bar, open the shortcuts panel, and then touch to enable or disable Bluetooth. Touch and hold to open the Bluetooth settings screen. Pair a Bluetooth device: Enable Bluetooth from the Bluetooth device's settings screen. Check that the Bluetooth device is set to visible.
Device Connection other device. Those contacts selected will be exported from your Phone to the other device automatically. Near Field Communication (NFC) NFC: Transfer Data Over Short Distances NFC (Near Field Communication) is a technology that enables short-distance wireless communication. Through NFC's point-to-point mode, two devices can transfer data in real time when they are within 10 cm (4 inches) of each other. Photos, networks, and apps can all be quickly shared using this method.
Device Connection NFC Use NFC to send data: Open Settings, touch Device connection and enable NFC and Huawei Beam. Select the files you want to send and touch Share > Huawei Beam to enable NFC. Keep your Phone unlock and light on. Place the NFC detection areas of both devices close together. Once a connection is established, the sending device will play an audio prompt and the sharing screen will minimize. Touch the sending device's screen to begin sending files.
Device Connection NFC Using Bluetooth pairing as an example, enable NFC, Huawei Beam, and Bluetooth on both devices. Open the Bluetooth pairing screen on both devices and place the NFC detection areas of devices close together. When the sending device plays an audio prompt and content on the screen shrinks, follow the onscreen instructions and touch the screen on the sending device to establish a Bluetooth connection. If there is a Read and write/P2P switch on the NFC screen, ensure it is also enabled.
Device Connection l Desktop experience: Enjoy a desktop experience with Android apps. Open multiple windows, manage files, search your Phone, or change the desktop wallpaper. You can also connect a mouse, keyboard, and other peripherals. Connecting your Phone to an External Display Use a dongle-type adapter to connect your Phone to an external display, or a dock-type adapter to connect your Phone to a display, keyboard, and mouse simultaneously.
Device Connection Type-C DP MiniDP HDMI If you connect the adapter to too many devices, it may not function properly. l To ensure full compatibility, visit Vmall and buy an adapter that is designed to work with your device. l When your Phone is connected to an external display via an adapter, you can plug the adapter into a charger to charge your Phone. The charger must meet Huawei's charging specification. Devices with a power output of less than 5 V/2 A should not be used.
Device Connection l One finger touch - left-click Double touch - select text Two finger touch - right-click Two finger swipe browse page Enter text using a virtual keyboard when an external keyboard is not connected. The virtual keyboard is unavailable when an external keyboard is connected. Project Your Phone Screen onto an External Display Desktop layout: View content on your Phone in a desktop layout.
Device Connection File management: Manage your files conveniently. You can save files to the desktop, create new files or folders, and rename or delete files. Quick search: Locate files in a flash. Search for documents, multimedia files, and start menu apps from the start menu search bar. Change your desktop wallpaper: An inspiring desktop can brighten your mood and boost your productivity. Right-click the mouse on the desktop to change the desktop wallpaper.
Device Connection Protocol Connection Type Instructions Connection Methods Image Sharing Method Miracast Mirror what is shown Directly connect over Everything displayed on your device will be Protocol on your device's Wi-Fi and turn on the shared to the display on the external device. screen on a separate screen sharing When playing music and videos, only the device that supports function (like image will be shown on your device; no Miracast (like a TV, Miracast) on the audio will play.
Device Connection Connecting USB Device Transfer Data Between Your Phone and Computer Use a USB cable to connect your phone to your computer and transfer data. Select USB connection mode 1 Use a USB cable to connect your Phone to the computer or another device. An "Allow access to device data?" dialog box will appear on your Phone. 2 Touch No, charge only. 3 Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, and then touch Charging via USB to select a USB connection method.
Device Connection Transfer Data Between Your Phone and a USB Device USB OTG (USB On-The-Go) lets you transfer data directly between your Phone and other devices (such as phones, tablets, cameras, and printers) without requiring a computer. You can also use an USB OTG cable to connect your Phone directly to a USB storage device and transfer files.
Device Connection Transfer Files Using Huawei Share You can use Huawei Share to quickly transfer photos, videos and other files between Huawei devices. Huawei Share uses Bluetooth to detect nearby Huawei devices and Wi-Fi to quickly transfer files without using mobile data. Huawei Share uses Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to transfer data. When Huawei Share is enabled, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are automatically enabled. Huawei Share Use Huawei Share to send files: Select the file you want to share and touch Share.
Security and Privacy Fingerprint Fingerprint Recognition: Enjoy Faster Navigation and Enhanced Security Fingerprint recognition not only allows you to unlock your Phone faster, it also provides added security to your personal information. Your fingerprint can be used to: l Unlock your screen with a single touch: Want to avoid the hassle of using PIN codes and patterns to unlock your screen? Use your fingerprint to quickly and securely unlock your screen with a single touch.
Security and Privacy Use Fingerprint Shortcuts for Faster Phone Operation Can't reach the shutter button to take a photo, or want a faster way to answer a call or turn off an alarm? You can use any of your fingertips to quickly take photos and answer calls with the fingerprint sensor. No fingerprint verification is required. Open Settings and go to Security & privacy > Fingerprint ID.
Security and Privacy 3 Enter the lock screen password and touch Next. 4 In the Fingerprint list section, you can: l Enroll a fingerprint: Touch New fingerprint to enroll a new fingerprint. l Rename or delete a fingerprint: Touch a previously enrolled fingerprint to rename or delete it. l Identify fingerprints: Touch Fingerprint recognition to identify and highlight enrolled fingerprints.
Security and Privacy software, your Phone will stop all apps and services from collecting and using your location information. The system will ask you to enable location services when you attempt to use these apps. l Use Wi-Fi and mobile networks: Calculates your Phone's location using carrier base station location information or nearby Wi-Fi router location information. The accuracy of the location information depends largely upon location information gathered from the base station or Wi-Fi network.
Security and Privacy Protect Your Private Information with PrivateSpace Do you worry that your private information might be seen by your friends and coworkers when you're showing them photos and other things on your Phone? PrivateSpace lets you store private information in a hidden space within your device that can only be accessed with your fingerprint or password. PhoneA maximum of three account can be added through PrivateSpace and Users.
Security and Privacy Exit PrivateSpace: When you exit your PrivateSpace, all system memory used by the PrivateSpace will be freed. You can still switch back to your PrivateSpace when you want. To exit PrivateSpace, open Settings, and go to Security & privacy > PrivateSpace > Quit PrivateSpace. Delete PrivateSpace: Deleting your PrivateSpace will permanently delete all apps and data stored within the space.
Security and Privacy Enable App lock: Open Settings. Go to Security & privacy > App lock, and follow the onscreen instructions to set a password, then enable App lock for the apps you want to protect. When you initially open a locked app, follow the onscreen instructions to enter your password and the answer to your security question.
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Backup and Restoration Data Backup: Prevent Data Loss Ever worry that your Phone will stop working and cause you to lose important data? Back up your data regularly to prevent data loss and increase your peace of mind. There are three ways to back up your Phone's data: l Device internal storage: You can back up smaller files to your device's internal storage.
Backup and Restoration You can view your backup files from the Huawei\Backup folder in Files. Back Up Your Data to a Computer Do you have important data, pictures, or large files stored on your Phone? You can back up your important data to a computer to prevent data loss and free up storage space on your Phone. l Always remember your backup password or set security questions to help remember the password as you will not be able to retrieve your backup files without it.
Wi-Fi and Network Wi-Fi Wi-Fi+: Your Smart Connectivity Assistant Wi-Fi+ intelligently connects to Wi-Fi networks to save mobile data consumption. When your device detects a known or free Wi-Fi network, it will automatically turn on Wi-Fi and connect to the network. Your device will also automatically select the optimal network in the area for the best Internet connection.
Wi-Fi and Network Connect to Wi-Fi Connect to a Wi-Fi network to conserve your mobile data. To prevent unauthorized access to your personal data and financial information, always exercise caution when connecting to public Wi-Fi networks. Connect to Wi-Fi: Open Settings, go to Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi and enable Wi-Fi. Select the network you want to connect to. Depending on the network settings, you may have to enter a password. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete authentication if required.
Wi-Fi and Network Send files with Wi-Fi Direct: Open Files, touch and hold a file you want to send, and go to More > Share > Wi-Fi Direct. When another device is detected, touch its name to establish the connection and begin file transfer. Receive files with Wi-Fi direct: Enable Wi-Fi. In the Wi-Fi settings screen, touch to enable detection. When you receive an incoming file prompt, touch Accept to begin the transfer. The received file will be saved under Files in the Wi-Fi Direct folder by default.
Wi-Fi and Network Connecting to a Wi-Fi network 1 Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel. 2 3 4 Touch and hold to open the Wi-Fi settings screen. Switch on Wi-Fi. Your device will list all available Wi-Fi networks at your location. 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.
Wi-Fi and Network Use Wi-Fi hotspot to share mobile data: Open Settings and go to Wireless & networks > Tethering & portable hotspot > Portable Wi-Fi hotspot > Configure Wi-Fi hotspot. Set the network name, encryption type, and password for the Wi-Fi hotspot, then touch Save and enable the hotspot to use it. Worried other devices will have unlimited access to your hotspot data? On the Settings screen, touch Data limit to set the data limit for a single session.
Apps and Notifications App Twin: Log in to Two Social Media Accounts at Once Have you ever wished you could log in to two WeChat and Facebook accounts on your Phone without the hassle of constantly switching between them? App twin lets you log in to two WeChat and Facebook accounts at the same time, allowing you to keep your work and private life separate. The App twin feature is currently limited to WeChat, QQ Messenger, LINE, Facebook, Snapchat, WhatsApp, and Messenger.
Sound and Display Configure Do Not Disturb Mode Do not disturb mode blocks calls from strangers and only notifies you when you receive calls and messages from chosen contacts. Open Settings and go to Sound > Do not disturb.
Sound and Display Switch between sound, vibration, and silent mode: Swipe down from the status bar and open the shortcuts panel. Touch to switch quickly between Sound, Silent and Vibration mode. Enable keypad and notification tones: Open Settings and go to Sound > More sound settings to enable or disable keypad and notification tones. Set your Phone to Silent mode: From the Sound screen, enable Silent mode. After you enable Silent mode, enable Vibrate in silent mode.
Sound and Display Change the Display Settings Change the font size and adjust the screen brightness to suit your needs. Open l Settings and touch Display. From here you can: Change the image and text size: Touch View mode and select a display mode to suit your needs. l Change the text size: Touch Text size and select the desired size. Drag to adjust text size Touch to enlarge text Touch to shrink text l Adjust the screen brightness: From Brightness, select the check box next to Automatic.
Sound and Display l Adjust the color temperature: Touch COLOR TEMPERATURE. Select a preset option (Default, Warm, or Cold), and then touch OK to apply the settings. Alternatively, touch or drag the slider to manually adjust the color temperature. The color temperature cannot be changed when Eye comfort is enabled. l Automatically adjust the screen resolution: Touch Screen resolution and enable Smart resolution. The system will automatically adjust the screen resolution to reduce power consumption.
Storage Storage Cleaner Clean Up Memory for Faster Performance Does your Phone slow down over time? Do you want to clean up your system storage but are unsure which files to delete? Memory cleanup helps you quickly clear your cache, large and residual files, and unused app files to speed up system performance and keep your Phone in top shape. When your system performance slows down or remaining storage space is low, Phone Manager will remind you to clean up.
Smart Assistance Navigation Bar Navigation Dock: Control Your Phone at a Touch Every time you want to close an app or return to the home screen, you must use the navigation bar at the bottom of your Phone. Now, you can also use Navigation dock to perform the same functions, making your Phone even more user-friendly. Use the preset gestures to go back, return to the home screen, or switch between apps.
Smart Assistance l Leather case without window: When the case cover opens, your Phone's screen will automatically light up and enter the Magazine unlock screen or lock screen. If you close the case cover when your device is on standby, your Phone will automatically lock the screen. l Leather case with window: After closing the case cover, you can still view the date, time, charging information, notifications, step count, music or alarm screen, and other information through the display window.
System Language and Input Method Change the Input Method You can change the input method on your Phoneas desired. Open Settings. Go to System > Language & input > Default keyboard > Configure input methods and enable the desired input method. Return to Language & input, touch Default keyboard, select the input method. Accessibility Enable Color Correction The color correction setting enables your device to compensate for the effects of color blindness.
System l Change the time format: Enable 24-hour time to set your time format to 24 hours. Disable 24hour time to set your time format to 12 hours. l Set dual clocks on your lock screen: If you are overseas, your Phone will automatically display the local time and date provided by the local mobile network. You can enable Dual clocks and set Home city to display dual clocks on your lock screen: one displaying the local time and the other the time in your home country.
System l Connect with Wi-Fi Direct: If your printer supports Wi-Fi Direct, follow the instructions in the printer manual to enable this feature. On your Phone, open & networks > Wi-Fi. Enable Wi-Fi, touch Settings and go to Wireless , and then select your printer from the list of detected devices. l Connect to your router: On your printer, enable Wi-Fi and connect to your home router. On your Phone, open Settings and go to Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi.
System Set Scheduled Power Offs Want to power off your Phone during certain hours of the day to save battery life and avoid being disturbed? Use the automatic power on/off feature to power your device on and off at set times during the day. Open Settings, go to Smart assistance > Scheduled power on/off, enable Scheduled power off and Scheduled power on, and set power on and power off times as well as repetition settings. Your device will power on and off automatically at the selected times.
System l Sync accounts: Touch in the upper right corner, and select Auto-sync data. Follow the onscreen instructions and then touch OK. If you do not select Auto-sync data, you can select an account that has been added and then touch to sync account data.
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This guide is for reference only. The actual product, including but not limited to the color, size, and screen layout, may vary. All statements, information, and recommendations in this guide do not constitute a warranty of any kind, express or implied. Note: Remember the Google account your phone last logged in to.
