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 Initial setup 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 motio
Contents Camera options Photos and video recordings Wide aperture mode Taking a beautiful photo in Portrait mode Blurring the background of your photos Using Moving picture mode Slow motion recording Time-lapse mode Adding watermarks to photos Audio notes Managing shooting modes Configuring the camera settings Viewing photos and videos Organizing albums Editing a photo Editing Videos Configuring Gallery 55 55 59 59 60 60 60 61 61 61 62 62 64 65 66 68 69 Calls and Contacts Making calls Answering calls Mak
Contents Pinning messages to the top of the list 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 90 90 90 90 90 91 91 92 92 93 Calendar and Notepad Changing the calendar view Viewing global holidays Birthday reminders Creating an event Sharing events Deleting an event Searching for events Sending event invitations Creating a note Managing notes 94 94 94 9
Contents Sound recorder 106 System Features and Settings Power on and off timer 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 108 108 108 108 109 109 110 110 111 112 113 113 113 114
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 carrier 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 Initial setup l Ensure that the SIM card is inserted correctly before using your phone for the first time. Read the Quick Start Guide for more information on how to set up your phone. l Press and hold the power button to turn on your device. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the initial setup. 1 2 Select your language and region and touch NEXT. Read the content carefully, accept the user terms and conditions, and then touch AGREE > AGREE. 3 4 Read About service permissions.
Getting Started Naming a SIM card By default, each SIM card is named after the carrier. 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 carrier. Open Settings. Touch Dual SIM management. Select a SIM card name. 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 carrier 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 categorized 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 Locking and unlocking the screen Changing the lock screen style Set a screen lock password to prevent unauthorized 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. Setting the screen lock password 1 2 3 Open Settings.
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. Configuring Magazine Unlock images Configure Magazine Unlock to customize your lock screen wallpapers.
Screen and Display Recorder Calclator Scanner Flashlight Clock Swipe up on the camera icon on the lock screen to directly open the camera. Configuring your lock screen signature Configure a lock screen signature to personalize your lock screen. 1 2 3 Open Settings. Touch Screen lock & passwords > Lock screen signature. Enter your lock screen signature and touch Save. Your lock screen signature will be displayed on the lock screen.
Screen and Display About notification and status icons Status icons Status icons are displayed on the right-hand side of the notification bar and tell you about your device's status, including network connections, signal strength, battery, and time. Status icons may vary according to your region or carrier.
Screen and Display Login or synchronization issue More notifications Configuring notifications You can configure the notification settings for each app. 1 2 3 Open Settings. Touch Notifications & status bar > Notifications management. Select the app that you want to configure and enable or disable notifications as desired. Configuring the screen to turn on when you receive a notification Configure the screen to turn on when you receive a new notification to avoid missing important information.
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 personalize 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 Using your knuckle to take a screenshot To take a screenshot of the whole screen, knock the screen twice with your knuckle. Capturing part of the screen This feature allows you to capture part of the screen and save it as an image. Knock the screen with your knuckle. Keep your knuckle on the screen and draw the area you want to capture. The area inside the blue line will be captured.
Screen and Display By default, screenshots are stored in Gallery, within the Screenshots folder. Touch to share a screenshot. 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.
Screen and Display Ensure that you touch within 3 seconds of taking the screenshot. Using your knuckle Knock the screen with your knuckle and hold it down. Draw an "S" shape on the screen and lift your knuckle. The screen will scroll down automatically as your device captures a screenshot. Touch the screen to stop scrolling and capture the previous content.
Screen and Display 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 . Choose how you want to share the screenshot and follow the onscreen instructions.
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 Using knuckle gestures to record To start a screen recording, knock the screen twice with two knuckles. 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.
Screen and Display l Press the volume up and power buttons simultaneously. l Touch the screen recording icon in the upper left corner of the status bar. Viewing, sharing, and deleting screen recordings Viewing screen recordings Open Gallery and go to Screenshots or Screen recordings to view your screen recordings. Sharing screen recordings 1 2 3 4 Open Gallery. On the Albums tab, touch Screenshots or Screen recordings. Select the screen recording you want to share and touch .
Screen and Display Using your knuckle to enable split screen mode Open an app that supports split-screen mode and knock the screen with one knuckle. Hold down your knuckle and draw a line across the screen. If the screen is in portrait view, draw a horizontal line; if the screen is in landscape view, draw a vertical line. Using the Recent key to enable split screen mode Open an app that supports split-screen mode, and then touch and hold .
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. Settings. Touch Smart assistance > Motion control and select the motions you Open 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 Adjusting the color temperature Eye comfort mode reduces the amount of blue light emitted from the screen, which may give the screen a slightly yellow hue. You can adjust the color temperature to control the amount of blue light. When Eye comfort is enabled, swipe left or right on the color temperature slider to make the screen hue cooler or warmer. Enabling and disabling eye comfort mode You can use the shortcut switch in the notification panel to enable or disable eye comfort mode.
Screen and Display Drag slider to adjust font size Touch to decrease font size Touch to increase font size 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 .
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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 carrier. 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 VoLTE Enable VoLTE (Voice over LTE) to make high-quality audio and video calls over 4G networks. l Switch on 4G before enabling VoLTE.
Network and Sharing 1 2 3 4 Open Settings. Touch More > Tethering & portable hotspot. Touch Portable Wi-Fi hotspot and switch on the hotspot. 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.
Network and Sharing Before using Bluetooth tethering, pair your device with those that want to use your mobile Internet. For more information, refer to Connecting to other devices using Bluetooth. 1 2 3 Open 4 On the Bluetooth screen, touch Settings. Touch More > Tethering & portable hotspot. Switch on Bluetooth tethering to share your mobile Internet. next to the paired device,and then switch on Internet access to share your mobile Internet.
Network and Sharing 1 2 Touch Wi-Fi and switch on Wi-Fi. 3 Touch Go to Settings. > Advanced Wi-Fi settings. There are two options: l Touch WPS connection and press the router's WPS button. l Touch WPS PIN connection to generate a PIN, and then enter the PIN on the router. Using Wi-Fi+ When Wi-Fi+ is enabled, your device will automatically enable or disable Wi-Fi and connect to the Wi-Fi network with the best signal.
Network and Sharing 2 3 Touch Wi-Fi. Turn on the Wi-Fi switch and then touch . Your device will list available Wi-Fi Direct devices. Select the device you want to share files with and then follow the onscreen instructions to connect. To disconnect from the receiving device, touch and go to the Wi-Fi Direct screen. Select the receiving device and touch OK. Using Wi-Fi Direct to send and receive files First ensure that Wi-Fi Direct is enabled on both devices.
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 the file transfer progress. By default, received files are saved to the Bluetooth folder in Files. Sharing photos and videos with Bluetooth When viewing photos or videos in full screen, you can share content rapidly using Bluetooth. Ensure that Bluetooth is enabled on both devices and that both devices are visible. 1 2 Go to Gallery.
Network and Sharing 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. This enables Wi-Fi and Bluetooth automatically. l If you disable Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, the Huawei Share switch will turn off automatically. Using Huawei Share to transfer files Ensure that Huawei Share is supported on both devices. Huawei Share must be enabled on the receiving device and the screen must be switched on.
Network and Sharing 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. Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, and then set the USB connection mode to Device file manager (MTP). Your computer will automatically install the necessary drivers.
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 3 4 Touch Add user. Enter a nickname, and then touch ADD. Once you have added a user, switch to the new user account and follow the onscreen instructions to customize the user settings. l You can also create a new user account from the lock screen. Under Lock screen settings, switch on Add users when device is locked, and then swipe down from the status bar on the lock screen. l You can add up to three user accounts.
Security and Backup 1 2 3 Open Settings. Touch Advanced settings > Users. Touch Add guest > ADD. You can also create a guest account from the lock screen. Under Lock screen settings, switch on Add users when device is locked, and then swipe down from the status bar on the lock screen. Deleting the guest account Log in as the owner. You can delete the guest account in two ways: l Swipe down from the status bar, touch > More settings, and then touch Guest > Delete guest > Delete.
Security and Backup How can I delete or exit a PrivateSpace? From the PrivateSpace, touch Settings > Advanced settings > Users, then touch or . Security settings Setting your SIM card PIN Enable the SIM lock to prevent others from using your SIM card. You will need to enter your SIM card PIN each time you turn on your device or insert your SIM card into another device. Make sure you have received a SIM card PIN from your carrier before enabling the SIM lock. 1 2 Open Settings.
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 recognized 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 modes Toggle wide aperture mode Toggle rear and front camera Switch moving picture modes Switch portrait modes View photos or videos Switch video modes 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 device 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. Wide aperture mode Use wide aperture mode for close-up shots of objects and people.
Camera and Gallery 2 Touch at the top of the screen to switch to the rear camera. 3 4 Touch at the top of the screen. 5 In the viewfinder, you can: l Touch to get the portrait effect. l Touch , then drag the slider left or right to select the beauty level. Touch to take the photo. Blurring the background of your photos You can blur the background of your photos with a bokeh effect, to make the subject stand out. 1 Open Camera. 2 Touch at the top of the screen.
Camera and Gallery Time-lapse mode Time-lapse mode allows you to capture and speed up subtle changes in the natural world. For example, you can record the opening of a flower or the movement of clouds. 1 Open 2 Place your device on a stable surface or use a tripod. Touch Camera. Swipe right and touch Time-lapse. to start a video recording. The camera will automatically select a suitable frame rate according to the length of the recording. The zoom cannot be adjusted during recording.
Camera and Gallery Photos with audio notes are indicated by the icon in Gallery. When viewing a photo with an audio note, touch to play the audio note. Managing shooting modes Rearranging the shooting mode list Move your favorite shooting modes to the top of the list to make them easier to find. 1 2 Open 3 Touch 4 Drag mode icons to the desired position. Touch Camera. Swipe right to display the list of shooting modes. . to save the settings.
Camera and Gallery Open Camera. Swipe left and touch Resolution to change the resolution. Configuring the default storage location for photos and videos Not all devices support microSD cards. Open Camera. Swipe left and switch on Priority save in SD cardto change the default storage location to the microSD card. This option is only available when the device supports microSD card and a microSD card is inserted. If the microSD card is full, photos will be saved to your device's internal storage.
Camera and Gallery Viewing photos and videos Viewing photos in full screen mode Open Gallery and touch a photo to view it in full screen. Touch the screen to show or hide the menu. When viewing photos in full-screen mode, you can: l Zoom in or out: Spread two fingers apart to zoom in, or pinch two fingers together to zoom out. l View image details: Touch to view the image details, such as the ISO, exposure compensation, and resolution.
Camera and Gallery Organizing albums Adding photos or videos to a new album 1 Open 2 On the Albums tab, touch 3 4 Select the images or videos that you want to add to the new album and touch Gallery. . Enter the album name and touch OK. . Touch Copy or Move to add selected files to the new album. If you copy the files to a new album, the original files will be saved. If you move the files to a new album, the original files will be deleted.
Camera and Gallery l To share or move an album, touch and hold any photo in the album and follow the onscreen instructions. Moving albums De-clutter your photo collection by moving and merging less important albums into one album. l The Camera, Camera videos, and Screenshots albums cannot be moved to Others. l Moving an album created by a third-party app to Others will not prevent the app from functioning. 1 2 Open Gallery.
Camera and Gallery 2 Touch an image to view it in full-screen mode. In full-screen view, touch to open the photo editor and edit your photo using the available tools. l Rotate an image: Touch and swipe the screen to adjust the angle of rotation. 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.
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 dialing Enter the name, initials, or number of a contact in the dialer. Your device will display matching contacts. 1 2 Open Dialer. Enter the name, initials, or number of a contact in the dialer (for example, John Smith or JS). Your device will search your contacts and call log and list the results above the dialer. Hide dialer 3 Backspace Select the contact you want to call from the list. If your device has dual SIM support, touch 1 or 2 to make a call.
Calls and Contacts 3 Touch the contact number. If your device has dual SIM support, touch 1 2 or to make a call. Making a call from the call log 1 2 Open Dialer. 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 Dialer.
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. Place the current call on hold Audio Recording Start a three-way call Mute the call View your notes Display your contacts Show/hide dialer Enable hands-free mode End call l Hide the in-call menu: Touch Home or Back.Touch the green status bar at the top of the screen to return to the in-call menu.
Calls and Contacts l Start a three-way call: Contact your carrier to find out how to use this feature. l Adjust the volume: Press the volume up button to increase the volume, or the volume down button to decrease the volume. Managing call logs Viewing missed calls 1 2 Open Dialer. 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.
Calls and Contacts Merging call logs Merge call logs belonging to the same contact or number to keep your call log organized. 1 Open 2 3 Touch Dialer. > Settings > Merge call log. Touch By contact. Your device will automatically merge call logs belonging to the same contact or number. Touch next to a call log to view detailed call log information. Clearing the call log Dialer. You can clear the call log in two ways: Open l Delete one entry: Touch and hold a log entry, and then touch Delete entry.
Calls and Contacts You may need to contact your carrier to enable this feature. 1 Open 2 3 Touch Dialer. > Settings. Touch Additional settings and switch on Call waiting. If your device has dual SIM support, touch SIM 1 or SIM 2, then Additional settings, and switch on Call waiting. When you receive an incoming call while already in a call, touch to answer the new call, and to switch between the two calls.
Calls and Contacts Configuring the harassment filter The harassment filter automatically blocks calls and messages from unknown or blacklisted numbers. 1 Open 2 Touch > Blocked. 3 Touch to configure the harassment filter settings and the blacklist. Dialer. You can also configure the harassment filter settings and the blacklist in Phone Manager > Blocked > . Configuring the call ringtone Choose from a selection of system ringtones or pick a song from your music library.
Calls and Contacts Share your contact card: Touch . Select the card format and sharing method, and then follow the onscreen instructions. Creating a new contact Creating a contact 1 Open 2 3 Touch Contacts. . If you are creating a contact for the first time, touch Create new contact. In the options menu, select a location to save the contact. The number of contacts you can store on your device depends on the size of your device's internal storage.
Calls and Contacts Quickly adding contact details Enter contact information on your device more rapidly. Simply scan or take pictures of business cards to automatically add names, phone numbers, and other information to your contacts. 1 2 3 Open Contacts. Touch Business cards > Scan. You can: l Take a photo of one card: Place the business card on a flat surface. Adjust the viewfinder frame so that the card fits the guidelines, and then touch l .
Calls and Contacts Importing and exporting contacts Importing contacts from a storage device 1 Open 2 3 Touch Contacts. > Import/Export > Import from storage. Select one or more .vcf files, and then touch OK. Exporting contacts to a storage device 1 Open 2 3 Touch Contacts. > Import/Export > Export to storage > Export. Choose where you want to export the contacts from and touch OK. By default, the exported .vcf file is saved to the root directory of your device's internal storage.
Calls and Contacts Exporting contacts to a SIM card 1 Open 2 Touch Contacts. > 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.
Calls and Contacts Deleting contact history Delete call records and text messages by contact to protect your privacy. 1 Open 2 Select a contact and touch Contacts. > Erase traces > 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.
Calls and Contacts l Enter the contact name, initials, phone number, email address, or other information in the search bar at the top of the contact list. Search results will be displayed underneath. You can enter multiple keywords, such as "Tom New York". The system will find the contacts that meet the search criteria. 3 Select a contact. You can call them, send a text message, or edit their contact information.
Calls and Contacts 2 Touch and hold the contact you want to add to your favorites, and then touch Add to favorites. When viewing contact details, touch l to add the contact to your favorites. Add contacts to your favorites in batch : Touch Add favorites on the favorites screen, and choose the contact you want to add, and then touch added, touch l . If the contact has already been to add the contact to your favorites. Edit your favorites: Touch Edit on the favorites screen.
Calls and Contacts 3 Select the desired ringtone or music file, and then touch . 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 . Using smart groups Use smart groups to automatically group contacts by company, location, or contact frequency. 1 2 Open 3 Under Smart groups, open a group, and then touch Contacts.
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 Done. Open Calendar and touch > "Settings". You can: l Configure the weekend settings: Touch Customize weekend 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. Sending event invitations Send event invitations to your friends or colleagues to keep track of who is attending. Before using this feature, log in to your Exchange account. 1 Open Calendar.
Calendar and Notepad Managing notes Adding a note to favorites Open Notepad. You can add a note to your favorites in two ways: l In the list of notes, swipe left on a note and touch . l Touch the note that you want to add to your favorites and touch . Sharing a note In the list of notes, open the note that you want to share and touch . Choose your sharing method and follow the onscreen instructions.
Music and Video Listening to music You can choose to listen to your favorite 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 Deleting songs Delete unwanted songs to free up storage space. 1 2 3 Open Music. Touch All songs. Go to the Songs tab. Touch and hold the list of songs and select the songs that you want to delete. 4 5 Touch > Delete. Touch Delete. Creating a playlist Organize your music by creating customized playlists that contain your favorite songs. 1 2 3 4 5 Open Music Touch Playlists > Create new playlist. Name the playlist and touch Save. Touch Add in the dialog box.
Phone Manager Optimizing performance Use Phone Manager to make your phone run faster and optimize performance. Open Phone Manager and touch OPTIMIZE. Your phone will automatically optimize performance, enhance security, and reduce power consumption. Enhancing speed Clear the app cache and delete residual files and system trash to optimize performance. 1 2 Open Phone Manager. Touch Cleanup to clear the app cache and system trash.
Phone Manager l Data usage ranking: View data usage for each app. l Networked apps: Manage Internet access permissions for each app. l Monthly data limit: Touch > Monthly data limit to configure your data plan settings and data usage reminders. Your phone will calculate your mobile data usage and remaining data allowance for the billing period you specify. When you have used up your monthly allowance, you will receive a reminder, or your phone will disable mobile data.
Phone Manager Configure filter rules Calls and messages from blacklisted numbers will be blocked Messages from strangers that contain blacklisted keywords will be blocked Calls and messages from whitelisted numbers will not be blocked Configure filter notifications Battery Management Viewing battery usage statistics My device's battery is draining very fast, which apps are draining my battery? How can I reduce my power consumption? Use Phone Manager to view detailed battery usage statistics for each app.
Phone Manager l Close power-intensive apps: Touch Power-intensive apps and select the apps that you want to close. A message will appear in the notification panel if power-intensive apps are running in the background. If you don't want to receive these notifications, touch and switch off Power-intensive prompt. l Reduce the screen resolution: Switch on Low resolution power saving to reduce the screen resolution and lower power consumption.
Phone Manager 3 Turn on the switch next to the apps that you want to encrypt. You will need to enter the PIN each time you open an encrypted app. On the App Lock screen, touch to change password or disable App Lock. Setting apps to close automatically when the screen is locked Choose which apps you want to close when the screen is locked to reduce power consumption and mobile data usage. 1 2 3 Open Phone Manager. Touch Lock screen cleanup. Turn on the switch next to the apps that you want to close.
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 device 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 play, pause, or cancel the recording. Managing recordings Share, rename, and sort recordings.
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/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 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 dialer, 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 device's Internet connection. Enable this option for highly accurate positioning. l Use Wi-Fi and mobile networks: Only uses your device'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 unauthorized 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 center. 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 device 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 Text To Speech (TTS) output This feature converts text into speech for visually impaired users. Text To Speech (TTS) output requires TalkBack to be enabled. 1 2 Open Settings. Touch Advanced settings > Accessibility. Switch on Text-to-speech output, and then select the desired speech synthesis engine and voice speed. Color correction Color correction mode adjusts colors to make it easier for color vision impaired users to distinguish between different parts of the screen.
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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 unauthorized 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 unauthorized 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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