User Guide
Contents Exciting Features Featured Usage Tips Camera Tips Connect and Share Manage Your Phone 1 3 8 14 New Device Configuration Charging and Precautions 18 20 New Device Gestures and Operations Smart Recognition Smart Search Screenshots and Screen Recording 24 26 26 Home Screen Navigation Bar Use Shortcut Switches to Quickly Enable Frequently Used Features Notification Panel and Status Bar Screen Lock and Unlock Home Screen Management 30 31 31 33 35 Managing Business Cards Search Contacts Managing
Contents Take Black and White Photos Light Painting Mode More Capture Modes 54 55 60 Photo Management 62 Use Optimise Enable Smart Power-Saving Management to Optimise Power Consumption Enable Virus Scanner 64 Add Email Accounts Manage Email Accounts Manage VIP Email Contacts Create Smart Groups Import Important Events to Calendar Set Auto Response for Exchange Email 66 66 67 67 67 67 Navigate the Calendar Import To-Dos to Keep Your Work Organised View Global Holidays 68 68 68 Manage Your Notes to
Contents Backup and Restoration Data Backup: Prevent the Loss of Your Data Data Backup to a USB Storage Device Reset Your Phone Data Backup by Shared Folders to Your Computer or Home NAS Devices 96 96 96 97 Wi-Fi and Network Wi-Fi Connecting to the Internet Share Your Mobile Network with Other Devices 98 101 101 Apps and Notifications App Twin: Log in to Two Social Media Accounts at Once 103 Sound and Display Configure Your Sound Settings Enable Eye Comfort Mode to Prevent Eye Strain More Display Set
Exciting Features Featured Usage Tips HiVision: Start Scanning to Learn More Want to stick to a healthy diet and keep fit? Wish you could understand foreign logos, road signs, and restaurant menus while travelling abroad? Want to quickly get product information for comparisons and to make purchases faster? Use HiVision to get all these done fast and easily. HiVision can provide you with the following features: l Scan food: You can scan food to determine the weight, calories, and nutrition facts.
Exciting Features l Select an unlock method: On the Face recognition screen, touch Unlock device. If you select Direct unlock, your device identifies your facial features and unlocks your screen when the screen is on. If you select Slide to unlock, after your device identifies your facial features, you can slide the lock screen to unlock. Selecting Off will disable Face unlock. l Smart display of lock screen notifications: Enable Show notifications.
Exciting Features Organize shortcuts Touch and hold to enter Settings Touch to enable this feature View all shortcuts Camera Tips Take Black and White Photos The world is an amazingly colourful place. But sometimes too many colours can be distracting. Monochrome mode filters out colour, helping to bring out light and shadows, and give photos more mood and atmosphere. Open Camera > More > Monochrome, and then touch to take photos in black and white.
Exciting Features Camera > Portrait, select one of the effects, then touch Go to l Blurred effect: Touch the to take a portrait. icon in the viewfinder and select a blurred effect. A light source (such as neon light or street light) in a relatively well-lit background will contribute to a better blurred effect. Taking a photo from afar will reduce the stage lighting effect.
Exciting Features Custom 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. Camera > More > Download. Select the shooting Download more shooting modes: Open modes to download, and touch ADD. Update shooting modes: To update shooting modes, go to the More screen. The shooting modes with available updates will have red dots next to them. You can follow the onscreen prompts to update them.
Exciting Features Metering Mode Application Scenario Centre The subject is in the centre of the picture, and stands out from the background. Spot The subject to be highlighted in the picture is relatively small, such as a flower or a tree. Adjust brightness based on the shooting environment: l Adjust ISO: Touch , and drag the ISO slider to adjust its value. To avoid excessive noise, the recommended ISO is below 400.
Exciting Features l Some options in Pro mode may change after you modify settings. l The aforementioned recommended settings are for reference only. You may adjust them based on the actual usage conditions to achieve your desired effect. Use Pro Mode to Capture Portraits Want to take more professional portraits? The Pro mode allows you to adjust your camera settings to shoot professional portraits. Camera > Pro. Open Select a Metering mode: or mode is recommended for taking portraits.
Exciting Features Connect and Share Huawei Share: A Better Way to Share Files How do I quickly share apps, transfer pictures and files between my Phone and other mobile devices, or between my Phone and computers? Huawei Share allows you to quickly share apps and wirelessly transfer files between your phone, tablet, and computer.
Exciting Features Use NFC to Quickly Establish Connections between Devices Place the NFC detection areas of your two devices close together to quickly establish a Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connection between them. You can also use this method to establish a Wi-Fi Direct connection or to share a Wi-Fi hotspot without the trouble of searching for devices, pairing, and manually entering connection details. NFC For example, when pairing Bluetooth devices, enable NFC, Huawei Beam, and Bluetooth on both devices.
Exciting Features Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, then touch Settings > Touch for more options and select a method for connecting your device and your computer. l Transfer photos: Transfer photos between your Phone and computer. l Transfer files: Transfer files between your Phone and computer. l Charge only: Charge your Phone with just a USB cable. l Input MIDI: Use your Phone as a MIDI input device and play music on your computer.
Exciting Features Huawei Share Use Huawei Share to send files: Select the files you want to share and then touch Share. To send files, select the receiving device from the list of nearby devices and confirm. Use Huawei Share to receive files: Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, and then touch to enable Huawei Share. Touch ACCEPT when the file transfer notification is displayed. Received files are saved by default to your Files's Huawei Share folder.
Exciting Features The content of these folders is not automatically saved to your Windows PC, but can be accessed, copied, and saved locally as needed on the computer. 5 You can also edit the files or photos in Internal storage or Albums on your Windows PC, and the changes will be synced to your device automatically. Similarly, if you edit any files or photos on your device, the changes will be synced to your computer as well.
Exciting Features - Use personal hotspot to share mobile data: Open Settings and go to Wireless & networks > Personal hotspot. Set Device name and Password, then enable the hotspot to use it. Set data limit for shared mobile data: Go to Settings > Wireless & networks > Personal hotspot > More, and touch Data limit to set the data limit for a single session. When this limit is reached, your device will automatically disable the hotspot.
Exciting Features Manage Your Phone Use Password Vault Password vault saves and fills in your passwords, allowing you to log in to apps on your device more conveniently and securely. Enable or disable Password vault: Password vault is enabled by default. After you update your device, enable Password vault by performing the following operations: 1 Enter the lock screen password to access the Password vault settings. Open to Security & privacy > Password vault.
Exciting Features private information in a hidden space within your device that can only be accessed with your fingerprint or password. You can add up to three users to Phone and PrivateSpace on your Users. If you have already added three users under Settings > Users & accounts > Users > Add user, you cannot add more users to PrivateSpace.
Exciting Features Manage Your Home Screen Widgets Want to quickly manage widgets on your home screen? You can add, move or delete home screen widgets to tidy up your home screen and make it easier to use. Add widgets: Touch and hold an empty area on the home screen to enter home screen editing mode. Touch Widgets, touch and hold a widget and drag it to an empty area on the home screen, or touch the widget you want. Check that there are enough empty spaces on the home screen for the widget.
Exciting Features Open Settings, go to Home screen & wallpaper > Home screen style, and select Drawer. If you want to switch back to a standard home screen, select Standard. Add an app icon from app drawer to the home screen: After you enable app drawer, touch on the home screen to enter the app list. From the app list, touch and hold the app icon that you want to add until your Phone vibrates, and then drag it to the desired position on the home screen.
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 2 Selecting Enable pick up to wake will allow the screen to turn on and unlock when you pick up your device and hold it to your face. If you do not need this feature, leave it deselected. Touch Get started, and enrol your face. 3 Face unlock modes: l Select an unlock method: On the Face recognition screen, touch Unlock device. If you select Direct unlock, your device identifies your facial features and unlocks your screen when the screen is on.
New Device To avoid potential security risks (such as unauthorised access to your personal data and financial information), please exercise caution when connecting to a public Wi-Fi network. Connect to a Wi-Fi Network: Open Settings, go to Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi, and enable Wi-Fi. Touch a Wi-Fi network to access it, and enter the network password or complete the authentication if required.
New Device Wireless Charging, the New Choice for Easy Charging Wireless charging makes charging even simpler and easier than before. A device which supports wireless charging can be used with a wireless charger. The charger may either be used as a separate accessory or placed in a car, hotel, or in a piece of furniture. Charging your device is much easier now, and it frees up outlets without the hassle of dealing with incompatible charging ports and searching for outlets.
New Device The process of using your wireless charger is as follows: 1 Connect the charging cradle to the power supply. Use the charging head and cable that come with your device, and the wireless charging cradle that you purchased. 2 Place the cradle on the horizontal surface or on the specific area recommended by the manufacturer. 3 Place the device on the cradle with the screen facing upwards.
New Device l Do not place metal objects between your device and the other device during wireless reverse charging. l If the device charging is not connected, place it at the back of your device for at least five seconds before removing it. l If your device's battery drops below 20% (and isn't connected to a charger), the wireless reverse charging function is automatically disabled to ensure normal use of your device.
Gestures and Operations Smart Recognition HiVision: Start Scanning to Learn More Want to stick to a healthy diet and keep fit? Wish you could understand foreign logos, road signs, and restaurant menus while travelling abroad? Want to quickly get product information for comparisons and to make purchases faster? Use HiVision to get all these done fast and easily. HiVision can provide you with the following features: l Scan food: You can scan food to determine the weight, calories, and nutrition facts.
Gestures and Operations 1 Once your device is unlocked, swipe down from the centre of the home screen and touch open HiVision. 2 On the HiVision screen, touch , select the source and target languages, frame the text in the viewfinder, and wait for it to be translated. 3 You can touch to to copy the translation and paste it anywhere you like. Scan Products When you encounter an unknown item, you want to buy but can't find it.
Gestures and Operations 2 On the HiVision screen, touch , and make sure the food is centreed in the frame, and the weight, the calorie, and the nutrient information will be shown. HiTouch: Find Out More HiTouch offers you more information about the products that you read about on your device. 1 To enable HiTouch, go to Settings > Smart assistance > HiTouch, and enable HiTouch. 2 Spread two fingers over a picture or a QR code to enable HiTouch. Products will be recommended based on the images.
Gestures and Operations l Screen recording will end if you make or answer a call. l If you are making audio recordings on your Phone before screen recording, is disabled by default. l Touching l during recording will enable or disable the microphone. Enable microphone: You can record the ambient sounds and the system sounds (system sounds can be played via the speaker). l Enable microphone: You can record the ambient sounds and the system sounds (system sounds can be played via the speaker).
Gestures and Operations Use knuckle to start recording: Knock the screen twice in quick succession with two knuckles to start recording. You can turn on or off based on your needs. To end the recording, gently and rapidly knock the screen twice with two knuckles again.
Gestures and Operations You can view your 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. Use shortcut switch to take screenshot: Swipe down from the status bar and open the shortcuts panel, then touch to take a screenshot of the full screen.
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, open Settings, then go to System > System navigation > Three-key navigation > Settings, and select the navigation key combination and enable or disable Hide navigation keys based on your usage habits. Back key: Touch to return to the previous page or exit an app.
Home Screen l Switch to a recently used app: Swipe left or right on the screen to find the app you want to use, and touch the app tab. l Close an app: Swipe up on an app tab to close the corresponding app. l Close all apps: Touch to close all apps. Use Shortcut Switches to Quickly Enable Frequently Used Features Want to quickly enable or disable mobile data or hotspot? You can enable frequently used features by using shortcut switches.
Home Screen VoLTE available Wi-Fi network connected Roaming Receiving location data from GPS Bluetooth enabled Silent mode enabled Wi-Fi network available Charging Vibration mode enabled Battery level low Alarms enabled No SIM card detected Battery fully charged Headset plugged in Power saving mode enabled Performance mode enabled Wired or wireless projection in use Super charging Quick charging Eye comfort mode enabled Do not disturb mode enabled USB cable connected Data saving mode
Home Screen Open the Notification Panel to Get Important Information Check the notifications and the operating status of your device on the status bar. When there is a notification reminder, you can turn on the screen and swipe down from the status bar to view the notification. Access notification panel when the screen is unlocked: Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel. You can turn on or off shortcut switches, or touch notifications to view the details.
Home Screen unlock method > Pattern and draw the same pattern twice. The pattern must connect at least 4 dots. l Set a password: A password made up of numbers, letters, and special characters is more secure than a PIN or pattern. For better security, use a password with 8 or more characters that includes numbers, letters, and special characters. Be sure to memorize the password so that you don't get locked out of your Phone if you forget it.
Home Screen Home Screen Management Manage Home Screen Icons Move and delete app icons from the home screen, or rearrange them in folders so that your home screen is organised the way you like it. Move an app icon or folder: On the home screen, touch and hold an app or folder icon until your device vibrates, then drag it to any position on the home screen.
Home Screen Add or remove app icons from a folder: Open the folder and touch . Select the apps you wish to add to the folder, deselect those you wish to remove, and then touch OK. Another way to remove an app icon from a folder is to touch and hold the icon in the folder until your device vibrates, then drag it to an empty space on the home screen. Manage Your Home Screen Too many icons on your home screen? You can add a new page to your home screen and customise it to your liking.
Home Screen Check that there are enough empty spaces on the home screen for the widget. If there is not enough space, add an empty 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, and then select Remove. Move widgets: Touch and hold a widget on the home screen until your Phone vibrates. Drag the widget to any position on the screen.
Contacts Managing Business Cards Scan Business Cards to Add Them to Contacts Open l Contacts, go to Business cards > Scan, and you can: Scan a single business card: Place the business card on a flat surface and adjust the camera's focus frame so that the contents on the business card are clearly displayed in the viewfinder, then touch l . Scan multiple business cards: Switch to Multiple mode and follow the onscreen instructions to capture multiple business cards.
Contacts Share your business card: Open Contacts and touch to set your profile picture and enter your name, work address, telephone number, and other information. Then touch and your device will automatically generate your QR code business card. You can share your business card directly using the QR code. Alternatively, touch , select a sharing method, and follow the onscreen instructions to share.
Contacts l In the search bar at the top of the contacts list, enter the contact's name, initials, phone number, or email address. The search results will be displayed below the search bar. Enter multiple keywords for your search, such as "John London", to quickly find matching contacts. Managing Contacts Import and Export Contacts When you switch to a new device, you'll need to transfer your existing contacts.
Contacts Send a message to smart group contacts: From the groups list, from the Smart groups section, open a group and touch to send a message or to send an email. Edit a group: From the groups list, select the group you want to edit and touch contact, or touch to add a to Remove members, Group ringtone, Delete group or Rename. Delete a group: From the groups list, touch and hold a group, and then touch Delete.
Contacts Merging Third-party App Contacts Link Contact Information with Social Media Accounts Use third-party social media apps (such as LinkedIn) to find out more information about your contacts. Link with LinkedIn accounts: Open Contacts, go to > Settings > Link LinkedIn account and follow the onscreen instructions to log in to your LinkedIn account. Once logged in, the contact information in your device will be updated.
Dialling Basic Calling Functions Make Calls On the dialler screen of your device, enter part of the phone number, the first letter of the contact's name, or the contact's initials to find a contact. Open Phone. From the dialler screen, enter the phone number, the first letter of the contact's name, or the contact's initials (for example, enter "jl" for John Lucas) to find a contact. Touch the contact you want to call from the list. If you are using a dual-SIM device, touch the call.
Dialling 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 network providers may not support this feature. Open Phone, and go to > Settings > Call forwarding. If you have a dual-SIM device, in the SIM 1 or SIM 2 section, touch Call forwarding and select a forwarding method. Enter the number you want to forward your calls to, then confirm.
Dialling Enable VoLTE to Enjoy HD Calls l Some network providers may not support this feature. l Only dual-SIM phones support both SIM card slots enabling 4G, VoLTE, and VoWiFi. Open Settings, and go to Wireless & networks > Mobile network. In the settings section for SIM 1 or 2 (if supported by your network provider), you can: l Enable 4G: Turn on 4G. The 4G switch may be unavailable for your device due to your network provider's settings. This indicates that the 4G network is enabled by default.
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. Messages. From the Messaging list screen, touch Send a message: Open contacts or groups. Enter your message content, touch and select to add other types of content, and touch to send the message.
Message Unblock messages: Touch and touch Blocked contacts. Touch at the end of the phone number to unblock the number. Set MMS Message Automatic Download Rules Set MMS message automatic download rules to prevent costly mobile data usage. Open Messages and touch . Go to Settings > Advanced. From here you can configure the following: Whether to retrieve MMS messages automatically: Disable Auto-download MMS to prevent your device from automatically downloading MMS messages.
Camera Basic Camera Functions Use Basic Camera Features Learn about the basic features of your camera to take better photos. Take a photo: Open Camera. In the viewfinder, touch or press the Volume down button to take a photo. Select a camera mode: Open Camera and choose a preinstalled camera mode in the lower part of the screen. Adjust the focal length: In the viewfinder, spread two fingers to zoom in or pinch two fingers to zoom out.
Camera Zoom in or out: Touch and hold the viewfinder screen with two fingers, then spread your fingers to zoom in or pinch them to zoom out. When zooming, a zoom bar will appear. You can slide it to zoom your camera in or out. Keep the flash on while filming: When recording a video in dim light, touch , and select to keep the flash on. Shoot an AI video: Touch , and select effects such as AI colour or Background blur to film an AI video.
Camera Use Portrait Mode to Take Stunning Portraits Make your selfies and group shots even more beautiful. Portrait mode provides you with options to make every photo beautiful and memorable. Go to l Camera > Portrait, select one of the effects, then touch Blurred effect: Touch the to take a portrait. icon in the viewfinder and select a blurred effect. A light source (such as neon light or street light) in a relatively well-lit background will contribute to a better blurred effect.
Camera Use AR lens to Shoot Interesting Photos Use AR lens to make your photos fun and stand out. Camera > More > AR lens. Go to There are several effects to choose from to make your photos stand out: l 3D Qmoji: Touch 3D Qmoji, and select an animated Qmoji. The Qmoji will then mimic and act out your facial expressions and actions accordingly. Touch hold to record, or touch GIF , then touch and to create your own personalised Qmoji.
Camera Use Panorama Mode to Take Panoramic Photos Panoramas provide a wider viewing angle than ordinary photos, letting you take sweeping landscape shots. To capture a panorama shot, the camera takes multiple photos of objects within our visual field and stitches them together into a single photo. When taking a panorama, find a wide, open space that is some distance away from the subject and try to avoid backgrounds that are all in one colour.
Camera Metering Mode Application Scenario Centre The subject is in the centre of the picture, and stands out from the background. Spot The subject to be highlighted in the picture is relatively small, such as a flower or a tree. Adjust brightness based on the shooting environment: l Adjust ISO: Touch , and drag the ISO slider to adjust its value. To avoid excessive noise, the recommended ISO is below 400. The recommended ISO for the daytime is between 100 and 200 and around 400 for night scenes.
Camera l Some options in Pro mode may change after you modify settings. l The aforementioned recommended settings are for reference only. You may adjust them based on the actual usage conditions to achieve your desired effect. Use Pro Mode to Capture Portraits Want to take more professional portraits? The Pro mode allows you to adjust your camera settings to shoot professional portraits. Camera > Pro. Open Select a Metering mode: or mode is recommended for taking portraits.
Camera Open Camera > More > Monochrome, and then touch to take photos in black and white. Light Painting Mode Light Painting: Shoot Light Trails Light painting mode automatically sets a slow shutter speed to take long-exposure shots of light trails. This mode produces stunning photos that have an ethereal quality. Light painting mode offers four creative shooting modes for different subjects and light conditions: l Traffic trails: Captures light trails created by cars at night.
Camera Use Tail Light Trails to 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 touch Place your device on a tripod or solid surface so that it does not move during the exposure. Camera > More > Light painting > Traffic trails.
Camera Use Light Graffiti to Create Light Patterns Light graffiti lets you create patterns or write words by moving a light source in front of the camera. l Find a dark location away from other light sources and ensure that the subject's silhouette is not visible. Choose a suitably bright light source of an appropriate colour, such as a small torch or glow stick. l Open touch Place your device on a tripod or solid surface so that it does not move during the exposure.
Camera Capture Rivers and Waterfalls with Silky Water The Silky water feature lets you capture silky smooth photos of waterfalls and rivers. l This feature works best with a stream or waterfall with lots of water. l Place your device on a tripod or solid surface so that it does not move during the exposure. Go to Camera > More > Light painting > Silky water. Hold your device steady, then touch to start shooting. A preview of the image will be displayed in the viewfinder.
Camera Use Star Track to Capture the Beauty of Stars Star track allows you to capture the movement of stars in the night sky. l For best results, choose a clear night in a location free of light pollution with an unobstructed view of the sky. l Go to Place your device on a tripod or solid surface so that it does not move during the exposure. Camera > More > Light painting > Star trails. Hold your device steady, then touch to start shooting. A preview of the image will be displayed in the viewfinder.
Camera More Capture Modes Use Time-Lapse to Create a Short Video Use Time-lapse mode to capture images over a long period of time and condense them into a short video. Capture and watch nature in its entirety: blooming flowers, drifting clouds, or even star trails against the night sky. l Recording a time-lapse video continuously for long period of time may consume battery power and use up storage space. l Place your device on a tripod or flat surface to keep it steady while recording.
Camera Custom 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. Download more shooting modes: Open Camera > More > Download. Select the shooting modes to download, and touch ADD. Update shooting modes: To update shooting modes, go to the More screen. The shooting modes with available updates will have red dots next to them. You can follow the onscreen prompts to update them.
Gallery Photo Management Photo Recognition Helps You Sort Photos Intelligently Is sorting your photos taking too long? Are you having a hard time finding the photo you're looking for? Photo recognition can automatically sort your photos into categories such as portraits, locations, scenery, and food in Gallery, so you can quickly find what you're looking for.
Gallery Open Gallery, select the photo you want to edit, then touch . Edit the photo in the following ways: l Rotate: Touch and drag the angle wheel to the desired orientation. You can also touch Rotate to rotate your photo 90 degrees or touch Mirror to flip it. l Crop: Touch and drag the grid or its corners to make your selection. You can also select a fixed ratio and drag the corners of the grid to crop the photo. l Add filter effects: Touch l Colour splash: Touch to select a filter.
Optimiser Use Optimise Have you noticed that your device has slowed down recently? Do you worry that it might be vulnerable to malware and other security threats? Use Optimise to make your device run smoother and protect it from security threats. Open Optimiser, and touch OPTIMISE. Your device will automatically optimise its overall performance, security, battery performance, and device management. You can also customise the optimisation options. The system will recommend that you use Optimise.
Optimiser l Display remaining battery percentage in the status bar: Enable Battery percentage to display the remaining battery percentage of your device in the status bar. l Darken interface colours to save power: Enable Darken interface colours to darken the colours of interfaces, including apps, to reduce power consumption. To learn more about power saving settings, open Optimiser and touch > More battery settings.
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 Other, 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 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 > Settings > VIP contacts. From the VIP list screen, go to Add > Email, and go to Create or Add from contacts. Add or remove VIP contacts: On the VIP list screen, touch or to manage VIP contacts.
Calendar Navigate the Calendar Want to bring order to your busy life? Try using the app Calendar on your Huawei Phone to manage your daily schedule. Create an event: Open Calendar, touch , and enter your event information including title, location, and start and end times. Go to Add reminder 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 Open Calendar, go to > Settings > National/Regional festivals, and enable the corresponding switch for your destination country. Your device will automatically download the holiday information.
Notepad Manage Your Notes to Keep Your Records in Order Want to share important notes or add something to favourites? 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 All notes or All to-dos, open the note you want to share, then touch to select a sharing method and follow the onscreen prompts.
HUAWEI ID and Multiple Users Set and Use Multiple Users Want to have more than one user account on your Phone to keep your work and personal life separate? You can add multiple users to your Phone and switch between them with a single touch. Add Users or Guests A maximum of three users and one guest can be added. Add a user: Touch Settings, and go to Users & accounts > Users. Touch Add user, enter a name for the user and touch ADD.
HUAWEI ID and Multiple Users l Touch Settings, and go to Users & accounts > Users. Then, touch the username or profile picture of the desired user. You will be prompted to enter the password to unlock the screen when switching back to the owner from another user.
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 l Export contacts: Touch Share contacts, select the contacts that you want to share, touch and select Bluetooth. Follow the onscreen instructions to establish a Bluetooth connection with the other device. Those contacts selected will be exported from your Phone to the other device automatically. NFC Introduction to NFC Near Field Communication (NFC) is a technology that enables short-distance wireless communication.
Device Connection Scenarios l Transfer files (such as images, apps, and contacts). l Quickly establish a connection between devices (like Bluetooth pairing or hotspot sharing). Read/Write mode: Supports reading and writing NFC tags. l Cards and products must support reading and writing NFC tags l Read and write/P2P must be enabled on the NFC settings screen if available. This feature may vary depending on your network provider.
Device Connection NFC Use NFC to send data: Open Settings, then touch Device connectivity and enable NFC and Huawei Beam. Select the files to be sent and touch Share > Huawei Beam. Keep your Phone unlocked and the screen on. Place the NFC detection areas of both devices close together. Once a connection is established, the transmitting device will play an audio prompt and the sharing screen will minimise. Touch the transmitting device's screen to begin sending files.
Device Connection NFC For example, when pairing Bluetooth devices, 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 transmitting device plays an audio prompt and the transmitting screen shrinks, follow the onscreen instructions and touch the screen on the transmitting device to establish a Bluetooth connection.
Device Connection l Dual displays: Display work-related content on the external display while you chat with friends on your Phone. l Desktop experience: Enjoy a desktop experience with Android apps. Open multiple windows, manage files, search your device, or change the desktop wallpaper. You can also connect a mouse, keyboard, and other peripherals. l Wireless projection: Connect your Phone to an external display without the fuss of using a short connection cable.
Device Connection Alternately, use a USB Type-C to DisplayPort/HDMI cable to directly connect your device to the external display. 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.
Device Connection Use Your Phone as a Touchpad Now that you've connected your Phone to an external display, what happens if you don't have a keyboard or mouse with you? You can turn your Phone into a touchpad in a few simple steps. Swipe down from the status bar of your Phone and touch Touchpad in the notification panel. Use touch gestures to simulate mouse commands. l l Use touch gestures to simulate mouse commands.
Device Connection Large-screen conference: You can project a PPT on a large screen. With the touchpad, laser pointer, and fluorescent pen supported simultaneously, you can write directly on the PPT when it is projected on the large screen to make your presentation more vivid. Quick app projection: On your Phone,touch and hold an app icon. After the projection menu is displayed, you can project the app to the large screen and open the app.
Device Connection l Transfer MIDI data to your Phone: MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is an industry standard audio format for composing music established by electronic instrument manufacturers. Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, and then set your USB connection method to Input MIDI. You can then use Phone to receive and process MIDI messages transmitted by other devices.
Device Connection Use Huawei Share to Quickly Share Files between Huawei Devices You can use Huawei Share to quickly transfer photos, videos and other files between Huawei devices. Huawei Share uses Bluetooth to detect other nearby Huawei devices and then uses Wi-Fi Direct 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 both automatically enabled.
Device Connection Huawei Share Use Huawei Share to send files: Select the files you want to share and then touch Share. To send files, select the receiving device from the list of nearby devices and confirm. Use Huawei Share to receive files: Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, and then touch to enable Huawei Share. Touch ACCEPT when the file transfer notification is displayed. Received files are saved by default to your Files's Huawei Share folder.
Device Connection The content of these folders is not automatically saved to your Windows PC, but can be accessed, copied, and saved locally as needed on the computer. 5 You can also edit the files or photos in Internal storage or Albums on your Windows PC, and the changes will be synced to your device automatically. Similarly, if you edit any files or photos on your device, the changes will be synced to your computer as well.
Security and Privacy Face Unlock Enrol Your Facial Information and Enable Face Unlock Face unlock allows you to unlock your device quickly and securely, without the need of a password. l Face unlock can only be used when the owner account is logged in. It is not supported by PrivateSpace. l Face unlock is not available if the lock screen password has not been entered for three or more days in a row, or if your device has been remotely locked or restarted.
Security and Privacy l Facial data will be erased if you reset all settings, restore your device to its factory settings, or set your password to none. l Facial data will not be erased after a HOTA update. Pick Up to Unlock Open Settings, and go to Security & privacy > Face recognition. When enrolling facial data, select Enable pick up to wake, and set the Face unlock method to Direct unlock.
Security and Privacy Enrol a Fingerprint You can enrol a fingerprint on your device and then use your fingerprint to unlock your screen and access your Safe or App lock without a password. l When your device restarts or your fingerprint is not recognised, you will need to use your lock screen password to unlock. l Before enrolling a fingerprint, make sure your finger is clean and dry.
Security and Privacy 2 Go to Security & privacy > Fingerprint ID. 3 Enter the screen unlock password and then follow the onscreen instructions to enter the fingerprint configuration screen. 4 In the Fingerprint list section, you can: l Enrol a new fingerprint: Touch New in-screen fingerprint > ADD FINGERPRINT to enrol a new fingerprint. l Rename or delete a fingerprint: Touch a previously enrolled fingerprint to rename or delete it.
Security and Privacy l Features may vary depending on your network provider. l Huawei only uses location data to provide you with necessary functions and services, not for the purpose of identifying and collecting your private information. Set indoor positioning assistance: Open Settings, go to Security & privacy > Location access > Advanced settings, and enable or disable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth scanning. Scanning Wi-Fi networks and Bluetooth devices will improve the accuracy of indoor positioning.
Security and Privacy l Send files between the MainSpace and PrivateSpace: You can conveniently send files such as photos and videos between the MainSpace and PrivateSpace. l Reset your PrivateSpace password: If you forget your PrivateSpace password, you can reset it by entering your MainSpace password and answering your security question. l PrivateSpace data backup: Use the space clone function in the PrivateSpace to copy your PrivateSpace to another device.
Security and Privacy l From the PrivateSpace, open Settings, then go to Security & privacy > PrivateSpace > Delete. Hide the Entrance to Your PrivateSpace Want to keep all traces of your PrivateSpace hidden from other people? You can hide the entrance to your PrivateSpace in the MainSpace, keeping your PrivateSpace hidden and secret. After entering your PrivateSpace, open Settings, go to Security & privacy > PrivateSpace, and enable Hide PrivateSpace.
Security and Privacy Reset Your PrivateSpace Password Too many passwords to remember? Can't enter my PrivateSpace without a password? Set a security question so that when you forget your PrivateSpace password, you can answer the security question to quickly reset your PrivateSpace password. Enable the security question feature: After entering your PrivateSpace, open Settings, and go to Security & privacy > PrivateSpace.
Security and Privacy Set your App lock password: Touch on the App lock screen, then touch Password type. Select Lock screen password or Custom PIN. If you enter the wrong password five times in a row while logging in to App lock, your device will remain locked for one minute. Try again after one minute. If you enter the wrong password another three times in a row, you will need to wait 10 minutes to try unlocking again.
Backup and Restoration Data Backup: Prevent the Loss of Your Data Worried about losing important data on your Phone? Protect yourself against data loss with regular data backups. You can back up the data on your Phone in the following ways: l To a Memory card: If your Phone supports an NM card (nano memory card), you can back up your data to the NM card (nano memory card) at any time to prevent data loss. l Not all devices support nano memory (NM) cards.
Backup and Restoration Reset network settings: This will restore your Wi-Fi, mobile data network, and Bluetooth settings, including hotspot tethering and Bluetooth pairing information. It won't change other settings on your Phone, or delete any data or files. Open Settings, go to System > Reset > Reset network settings, touch Reset network settings, and follow the onscreen instructions to reset the settings.
Wi-Fi and Network Wi-Fi Introduction to Wi-Fi+ 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 l Automatically turn Wi-Fi on: Depending on the Wi-Fi networks you have connected to previously, Wi-Fi will be automatically enabled in specific locations. This will prevent your device from constantly searching for new networks. l Assess the quality of available networks: Evaluate currently available network hotspots and prevent your device from automatically connecting to networks with no Internet connection.
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 > Wi-Fi Direct to enable detection. When you receive an incoming file prompt, touch Accept to begin the transfer.
Wi-Fi and Network 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.
Wi-Fi and Network - Use personal hotspot to share mobile data: Open Settings and go to Wireless & networks > Personal hotspot. Set Device name and Password, then enable the hotspot to use it. Set data limit for shared mobile data: Go to Settings > Wireless & networks > Personal hotspot > More, and touch Data limit to set the data limit for a single session. When this limit is reached, your device will automatically disable the hotspot.
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 only works with WeChat, QQ, LINE, Facebook, Snapchat, WhatsApp, and Messenger.
Sound and Display Configure Your Sound Settings When you are watching movies or playing games, your device will automatically switch to stereo sound to enhance your audio experience. You can also set ringtones and audio reminders for a variety of different scenarios. Adjust system volume: Press a volume button or move the slider to quickly adjust the media volume. Touch to display the sound settings screen. You can then adjust the volume of the ringtone, media, and alarm.
Sound and Display Adjust Eye comfort mode colour temperature: Once Eye comfort mode is enabled, blue light will be filtered out and the screen will take on a mild yellow tint. You can adjust the colour temperature as needed. After you have enabled Eye comfort, you can adjust the colour temperature slider for a cooler or warmer screen colour. l After using your mobile phone for half an hour, rest your eyes for 10 minutes.
Storage Enable Memory Cleanup Your device may slow down over time as your storage space gets smaller. Use Memory cleanup to free up storage space, improve system performance, and keep your device running smoothly. Open Optimiser, then touch Cleanup to clean up memory and clear the cache to optimise performance. If your storage space is still low, perform a deep clean to free up additional storage space.
Smart Assistance Access Device Functions from Anywhere with Navigation Dock In order to close an app or return to the home screen, you must use the navigation bar at the bottom of your device. You can enable the Navigation dock feature on your device to avoid using navigation buttons and to comfortably operate your device with one hand. Open Settings. Go to System > System navigation > Navigation dock and enable Navigation dock. The Navigation dock will appear on the screen.
System Change the Input Method You can change the input method on your device as desired. Switch the input method: Open Settings, go to System > Language & input > Default keyboard, and select an input method. Accessibility Enable Colour Correction Colour correction enables your device to compensate for colour blindness. When colour correction is enabled, users with normal colour vision may have difficulty viewing some colours.
System l Mopria allows you to print directly from your Phone to a Mopria-certified printer. The printer connects to your Phone over Wi-Fi. l If your printer is not Mopria-certified, contact the printer manufacturer to obtain a plug-in for your model. 1 Connect your Phone and printer to the same Wi-Fi network. l Connect to your printer's hotspot: If your printer has a wireless hotspot, follow the instructions in the printer manual to enable the hotspot and set a password.
System View Memory and Storage Status Unsure of how much memory and storage you have left after using your Phone for a long time? You can view your Phone's memory and storage information to help you monitor your memory and storage use and decide whether to perform a cleanup. Not all devices support microSD cards. Open Settings, and touch Storage to view the memory usage, and free up more space in a timely manner based on the available storage space.
Legal Notice Laser Safety Information l Laser class: CLASS 1. Compliance with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice. 50, dated June 24, 2007 l Wavelength: 940 nm l Laser standard (International): IEC/EN 60825-1:2014 l Laser standard (US): FDA 21 CFR Part 1040.10 Water and Dust Resistance The device is splash, water, and dust resistant and was tested under controlled laboratory conditions with a rating of IP68 under IEC 60529.
Legal Notice l If your device comes into contact with any liquids, do not charge the device or connect it to any accessories. Use a piece of soft, lint-free cloth (such as microfiber cloth) to wipe your device dry before using it. If you have further questions, bring your device and the proof of purchase to a Huawei authorised service centre for assistance. l The device has an oil repelling coating that prevents fingerprint smudges but may wear out over time.
Legal Notice Notice Some features of the product and its accessories described herein rely on the software installed or the capacities and settings of the local network, and therefore may not be activated or may be limited by local network operators or network service providers. Therefore, the descriptions herein may not exactly match the purchased product or its accessories.
Legal Notice 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 DOCUMENT SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT PAID BY CUSTOMERS FOR THE PURCHASE OF THIS PRODUCT.
Legal Notice Obtaining help Read the Quick Start Guide included with your phone. Touch Settings > System > About phone > Legal to read the legal information. Visit http://consumer.huawei.com/en/ for more information.
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.
