User Guide
Contents About this guide Getting to Know Your HUAWEI MateBook Overview of your HUAWEI MateBook Accessories Charging your HUAWEI MateBook 2 3 3 Portfolio Keyboard Attaching the Portfolio Keyboard Function keys and touchpad Configuring the touchpad 5 5 8 Introduction to Windows 10 Using the Start menu Customizing the Start menu Searching for apps Action Center Enabling tablet mode Obtaining help 9 9 10 10 10 11 User Accounts Using a Microsoft account Using a local account Signing in to your HUAWEI Mate
Contents MateDock Docking Station Getting to know your MateDock Connecting your HUAWEI MateBook to the MateDock Connecting to a wired (Ethernet) network Connecting your HUAWEI MateBook to a TV, monitor, or projector Connecting a USB mouse, printer, or other peripheral device 20 20 20 21 21 Storage and File Management OneDrive Saving files to OneDrive Using Bluetooth to share files 23 23 23 Customizing your desktop Configuring the display settings Enabling Battery saver mode Configuring the screen lock
About this guide Thank you for choosing the HUAWEI MateBook. This guide provides an introduction to the HUAWEI MateBook and its operating system, Windows 10. For more information on Windows 10, visit http://www.microsoft.com. l The optional accessories and software described in this guide may not be included or available on your HUAWEI MateBook. l The system environment described in this guide may differ from your actual system environment.
Getting to Know Your HUAWEI MateBook Overview of your HUAWEI MateBook Front camera Ambient light sensor (hidden) Main microphone Speakers Camera indicator Speakers Power button Headset jack Secondary microphone Volume up button Fingerprint sensor Volume down button Charging indicator USB Type-C port Portfolio Keyboard socket Microphone Use the microphone to make video or voice calls, or record sound. Headset jack Supports headsets with a 3.5 mm connector.
Getting to Know Your HUAWEI MateBook USB Type-C port l Connect the power adapter to charge your HUAWEI MateBook. l Connect a docking station, mobile phone, or USB flash drive to transfer files. Portfolio Keyboard socket Connects the Portfolio Keyboard. Make sure that the keyboard is aligned properly with your HUAWEI MateBook to avoid damaging the socket. Accessories l Power adapter: Connects the USB-C cable to the charging cradle.
Getting to Know Your HUAWEI MateBook Battery information l A full charge takes approximately 2.5 hours. However, the charging time may increase if you perform power-intensive tasks (such as playing games or watching videos) on your HUAWEI MateBook during charging. l You can recharge your battery many times, but all batteries have a limited lifespan. If you notice a significant deterioration in battery life, contact an authorized Huawei service center for a replacement battery.
Portfolio Keyboard Attaching the Portfolio Keyboard The Portfolio Keyboard has a magnetic docking connector that attaches itself to the keyboard socket on your HUAWEI MateBook. To remove the Portfolio Keyboard, pull your HUAWEI MateBook off the docking connector. The screen turns off automatically when you close the cover and your HUAWEI MateBook will enter Sleep mode. Function keys and touchpad The Portfolio Keyboard features smooth ergonomic keys for a comfortable typing experience.
Portfolio Keyboard Increase keyboard backlight brightness Refresh screen Enable or disable mute Enable or disable touchpad Press a key to perform the corresponding task. To use the keys F1-F12, hold down the Fn key and press the corresponding key. Touchpad The touchpad functions like a computer mouse and enables you to use your HUAWEI MateBook with ease. It supports the following gestures: Swipe with one finger: Move the cursor across the screen.
Portfolio Keyboard Swipe up or down with two fingers: Scroll up or down. Spread or pinch two fingers: Zoom in or out. Touch with three fingers: Launch search screen. Swipe up with three fingers: Display virtual desktops. Swipe down with three fingers: Hide open apps. Swipe left or right with three fingers: Select an open app. Touch with four fingers: Open ACTION CENTER.
Portfolio Keyboard Configuring the touchpad Customize the cursor speed, gestures, and other touchpad settings to suit your personal preferences. 1 2 3 Swipe left from the right edge of the screen to open ACTION CENTER. Touch All settings. Touch Devices > Mouse & touchpad. Under Touchpad, you can: l Enable or disable the touchpad. l Disable the touchpad when a mouse is connected. l Change the touchpad scroll direction. l Configure the cursor speed. l Enable or disable touchpad gestures.
Introduction to Windows 10 Using the Start menu Use the Start menu to open apps, view your calendar, emails, and live tiles, and access your favorite websites. To open the Start menu, touch in the bottom-left corner of the screen. Power options, app Start menu tiles list, file manager, and frequently used folders The left of the menu provides shortcuts to your frequently-used folders and apps. l Select File Explorer to view all your files and folders. l Select Settings to access the system settings.
Introduction to Windows 10 l Pin apps: Swipe up on the Start menu to find the desired app. Touch and hold the app and select Pin to Start. Resizing, moving, and grouping tiles You can resize, move, and group tiles to customize the Start menu. l Move a tile: Touch and hold a tile, and then drag it to the desired location. l Group tiles: Move a tile until a group divider appears, and then release the tile. To give the group a name, select the open space above the new group and type a name.
Introduction to Windows 10 l Touch to access the search screen. Enter a keyword to search for help, apps, files, settings, and more. l Touch to return to the previous screen. l Touch to display a list of open apps. Open the Start menu View open apps Access search screen Return to the desktop Go to previous screen Obtaining help Use the search feature in the taskbar to obtain help. Touch the search icon in the taskbar or touch . Enter a few keywords to search for help.
User Accounts Using a Microsoft account If you have ever used Outlook.com, Hotmail, OneDrive, Skype, Xbox, and Office 365, the email address and password that you use for any of those services is your Microsoft account. l When you sign in to your HUAWEI MateBook using a Microsoft account, your HUAWEI MateBook will automatically sync your data from Microsoft services (such as OneDrive, Skype, and Outlook.com).
User Accounts 4 Enter the user's Microsoft account details, or touch The person I want to add doesn't have an email address to create a new Microsoft account. 5 Once you have added the account details, the family member will appear in the Your family list. They will now be able to sign in to your HUAWEI MateBook using their account. To configure your family settings, touch Manage family settings online.
User Accounts 3 Select your account name and enter your login password. To select another sign-in method, touch Sign-in options. Using Windows Hello Windows Hello allows you to sign in to your HUAWEI MateBook using your fingerprint. To configure Windows Hello, swipe left from the right edge of the screen to open ACTION CENTER, and then select All settings > Accounts > Sign-in options. Under Windows Hello, add your fingerprint.
Connecting to the Internet Connecting to a wireless network 1 Swipe left from the right edge of the screen to open ACTION CENTER, and then go to All settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi. 2 3 4 Under Wi-Fi, touch to enable Wi-Fi. Select a wireless network and touch Connect. Enter the password and touch Next. Connecting to a wired (Ethernet) network The MateDock features an Ethernet port to connect your HUAWEI MateBook to a wired network.
Managing Apps Installing apps Use the Windows app store to install a wide variety of apps and games. Before installing apps, you will need to connect to the Internet and sign in with your Microsoft account. 1 In the Start menu, touch the Windows Store tile. Alternatively, touch the Windows Store icon in the taskbar. 2 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to sign in with your Microsoft account. Search for the app that you want to install. If the app is free, touch Install to download and install the app.
MatePen Stylus Getting to know your MatePen The MatePen allows you to write or draw on the screen with pen-and-paper precision. It also doubles up as a laser pointer and wireless presenter. The MatePen is an optional accessory and is sold separately.
MatePen Stylus 1 Swipe left from the right edge of the screen to open ACTION CENTER, and then go to All settings. 2 3 4 Go to Devices > Bluetooth and touch to enable Bluetooth. Hold down the right-click and erase buttons on the MatePen until the LED indicator flashes. On your HUAWEI MateBook, select MatePen and touch Pair. Buttons Erase button Right-click button Laser button Laser button Hold down the laser button to turn on the laser pointer. Release the button to turn off the laser beam.
MatePen Stylus Double press *Open OneNote. Erase button Hold down In certain apps (such as OneNote), hold down the erase button and draw a circle on the screen to delete text or objects. Single press *Go to the previous slide in a Microsoft PowerPoint presentation or scroll up in a document or web page. Double press *Take a screenshot and open OneNote. You need to pair the MatePen with your HUAWEI MateBook to use the features marked with *.
MateDock Docking Station Getting to know your MateDock Use the MateDock docking station to connect your HUAWEI MateBook to a variety of devices and accessories, such as projectors, TVs, and USB flash drives. The MateDock is an optional accessory and is sold separately. VGA port HDMI port Charging port USB ports Ethernet port VGA port Connect a VGA display device (such as a monitor). HDMI port Connect an HDMI display device (such as a TV).
MateDock Docking Station 2 3 Insert the other end of the cable into your router or wall-mounted Ethernet port. Depending on your network setup, you may need to enter a username and password. To obtain your username and password, contact your network provider. Connecting your HUAWEI MateBook to a TV, monitor, or projector When watching movies or making video calls, connect your HUAWEI MateBook to a TV, monitor, or projector for a better viewing experience.
MateDock Docking Station Viewing connected devices on your HUAWEI MateBook 1 Swipe left from the right edge of the screen to open ACTION CENTER. Touch All settings > Devices. 2 Touch Connected devices to view connected devices. Touch Printers & scanners to view connected printers and scanners. 3 To configure the default device, select a device and touch Set as default. To remove a device, select a device and touch Remove device.
Storage and File Management OneDrive OneDrive is an online storage space that comes with your Microsoft account. Files that you save to OneDrive can be accessed from any PC, tablet, or phone. OneDrive comes with a free storage allowance, and additional storage is available for purchase. Files saved to OneDrive can be easily shared with your family members and colleagues. Saving files to OneDrive Set OneDrive as the default storage location for convenient on-the-go access to all of your files.
Settings Customizing your desktop Personalize the desktop to your liking. You can change the desktop wallpaper, taskbar color, lock screen, and more. Swipe left from the right edge of the screen to open ACTION CENTER, and then go to All settings > Personalization. From there, you can: l Select Background to configure the background display settings. l Select Colors to configure the color of the Start menu, taskbar, and Action Center. l Select Lock screen to configure the lock screen display settings.
Settings Configuring the screen lock and sleep time Change the screen lock and sleep settings to reduce power consumption and extend the battery life. To configure the settings, swipe left from the right edge of the screen to open ACTION CENTER, and then go to All settings > System > Power & sleep. Configuring the storage settings View detailed memory usage statistics and change the default storage location to keep your HUAWEI MateBook organized.
System Management Resetting your HUAWEI MateBook If you're having problems with your HUAWEI MateBook, try resetting your system. Resetting lets you choose whether to keep your files or remove them, and then reinstalls Windows. 1 Swipe left from the right edge of the screen to open ACTION CENTER, and then go to All settings > Update & security > Recovery. 2 3 Under Reset this PC, touch Get started.
Appendix Personal Information and Data Security The use of some functions or third-party applications on your device could result in your personal information and data being lost or becoming accessible to others. Several measures are recommended to help you protect personal and confidential information. l Place your device in a safe area to prevent it from unauthorized use. l Set your device screen to lock and create a password or unlock pattern to open it.
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Appendix DAMAGES, OR LOSS OF PROFITS, BUSINESS, REVENUE, DATA, GOODWILL SAVINGS OR ANTICIPATED SAVINGS REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH LOSSES ARE FORSEEABLE OR NOT. THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY (THIS LIMITATION SHALL NOT APPLY TO LIABILITY FOR PERSONAL INJURY TO THE EXTENT APPLICABLE LAW PROHIBITS SUCH A LIMITATION) OF HUAWEI ARISING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT DESCRIBED IN THIS MANUAL SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT PAID BY CUSTOMERS FOR THE PURCHASE OF THIS PRODUCT.
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.
