User Guide
Contents Exciting Features Featured Usage Tips Camera Tips Connect and Share Manage Your Phone 1 2 7 14 New Device Configuration Smart Charging: Charge Your Device Faster and Safer 18 20 New Device Gestures and Operations Screenshots and Screen Recording 22 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 26 27 27 29 30 Managing Business Cards Search Contacts Managing Contacts
Contents Gallery Customise Highlights Albums Photo Management 59 60 Phone Manager Use One-touch Optimisation Manage Mobile Data Usage Enable Smart Power-Saving Management to Optimize Power Consumption Enable Virus Scanner 64 64 64 65 Email Add Email Accounts Manage Email Accounts Manage VIP Email Contacts Import Important Events to Calendar Set Auto Response for Exchange Email 66 66 67 67 67 Use Calendar to Manage My Schedule Import To-Dos to Keep Your Work Organised View Global Holidays 68 69 70 U
Contents Enable or Disable Location Services PrivateSpace Enable App Lock Password Vault Enhanced Data Protection: Defend Your Privacy 96 96 100 100 101 Backup and Restoration Data Backup: Prevent the Loss of Your Data Data Backup Using HiSuite Data Backup to a USB Storage Device Reset Your Phone Restore Your Backup Data Data Backup by Shared Folders to Your Computer or Home NAS Devices 103 103 103 104 104 105 Wi-Fi and Network Wi-Fi Connecting to the Internet Share Your Mobile Network with Other Devic
Exciting Features Featured Usage Tips Enrol Your Facial Information to Enable Face Unlock Face unlock allows you to quickly unlock your Phone by holding it up to your face. l Only the owner can enable Face unlock. This feature is not available for users or guests, and not supported in PrivateSpace either. l Face unlock is not available if the screen unlock password has not been entered for three or more days in a row, or if your Phone has been remotely locked, or has been restarted.
Exciting Features unlock method to Direct unlock. Once the setup is complete, you can simply raise your Phone to unlock the screen, without a password or fingerprint. If you haven't selected Enable Pick up to wake device to enhance the Face unlock experience when enrolling facial data, you can open Settings, go to Security & privacy > Face recognition, and set the Face unlock method to Direct unlock. Then, open Settings, go to Smart assistance > Motion control > Pick up, and select Wake device.
Exciting Features l Shooting objects: Go to Camera > More > 3D panorama. Touch and hold , then follow the onscreen prompts to slowly move your Phone around your subject in one direction. Release to stop shooting. After shooting, touch the camera thumbnail, and then touch 3D above the photo to generate a 3D panoramic photo. l Shooting scenery: Go to Camera > More > 3D panorama. Touch and hold , then follow the onscreen prompts to slowly move your Phone around your subject in one direction.
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. 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.
Exciting Features Metering mode Good for Matrix Broad landscapes of mountains, seas, etc. Centre The subject is in the centre of the picture, and far away from the landscape in the background. Spot The subjects you shoot are relatively small, such as flowers or trees. Adjust brightness based on the shooting environment: l , and slide it left or right to make adjustments. Adjust ISO: On the Pro mode screen, touch To avoid excessive noises, it is recommended that you keep the ISO below 400.
Exciting Features Save pictures in RAW format: On the Pro mode screen, go to > Resolution, and enable RAW format. After this feature is enabled, pictures taken in Pro mode will be saved in both RAW and standard JPG formats. l Some parameters in Pro mode affect each other, so adjusting one may cause some unwanted changes. Keep this in mind when setting up for your perfect shot. l The recommended settings above are for reference only. You should adjust them based on the actual scene for best shot.
Exciting Features Adjust focus: To make your subject stand out, it is recommended that you use manual focus (MF) when shooting portraits. When taking a close-up shot, touch the focus on the shot in the viewfinder to adjust the focus accordingly. l Some parameters in Pro mode affect each other, so adjusting one may cause some unwanted changes. Keep this in mind when setting up for your perfect shot. l The recommended settings above are for reference only.
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.
Exciting Features 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.
Exciting Features l Input MIDI: Use your Phone as a MIDI input device and play music on your computer. Transfer data over a USB port Connect your Phone to your Computer using a USB cable to transfer data and perform other tasks. l Transfer files: Media Transfer Protocol (MTP) is a type of transmission protocol for media files. You can transfer files between your Phone and computer using this connection method. First, install Windows Media Player 11 or later 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 3 Then enter the password. You can view the password under Device connectivity > Huawei Share > Verification on computers. 4 View your albums or internal storage. Share files on your Phone with a Mac computer 1 Open Settings, then touch Device connectivity > Huawei Share to enable Huawei Share. Record Name shown on computers. 2 From your Mac, open Finder and double-click the recorded Name shown on computers. 3 Choose to register a new user, then enter the username and password.
Exciting Features - You can use Wi-Fi hotspot or Bluetooth to share your mobile data with other devices. Use Wi-Fi hotspot to share mobile data: Open Settings and go to Wireless & networks > Tethering & portable hotspot > Portable Wi-Fi hotspot > Configure hotspot. Set the hotspot name, encryption type, and password for the Wi-Fi hotspot, then touch Save and enable the hotspot to use it.
Exciting Features Manage Your Phone Enable Password Vault Forget your password when logging in to an app? Password vault saves and automatically fills in your passwords, allowing you to log in to apps on your Phone more conveniently and securely. Enable or disable Password vault: Password vault is enabled by default. After you update your Phone, you can enable Password vault by performing the following operations: 1 You need to enter the lock screen password to log in to Password vault.
Exciting Features Enable PrivateSpace Do you worry that potentially embarrassing information might be seen by your friends and co-workers when you are showing them photos and other things on your Phone? PrivateSpace lets you store private information in a hidden space within your device that can only be accessed with your fingerprint or password. You can add up to three users to Phone and PrivateSpace on your Users.
Exciting Features Set a photo as your wallpaper from Gallery: Have a great photo you want to set as your wallpaper? In Gallery, open the photo that you like, go to > Set as > Wallpaper, and follow the onscreen instructions to set the photo as your home screen wallpaper. 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.
Exciting Features Use App Drawer to Store Apps Want to store your apps in one location on your home screen to make your home screen look cleaner? You can enable app drawer on your home screen to store all your apps and free up space on your home screen. 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.
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 If you have selected Enable Pick up to wake device to enhance the Face unlock experience, your Phone will turn the screen on and recognise your face to unlock the screen automatically after you pick up your Phone and hold it to your face. If you do not wish to use this feature, deselect this option. Touch Enrol face and follow the onscreen instructions to enrol your facial information. 3 Methods to set Face unlock: l Direct unlock: Turn on the screen.
New Device 4 Place your fingertip on the fingerprint sensor. Press down lightly on the sensor until your device vibrates. Repeat this step using different parts of your fingertip. 5 After enrolment is complete, touch OK. To unlock the screen, simply place your fingertip on the fingerprint sensor. Connect to Wi-Fi By connecting your device to a Wi-Fi network, you can effectively save mobile data.
New Device and the charger and intelligently co-ordinates the charging voltage and current based on the battery power of the Phone to provide a smarter, faster, and safer charge. Make sure you are using the original charger and USB cable when charging your Phone. Using a third-party charger or USB cable may cause repeated restarts, longer charges, overheating, or other unexpected accidents.
Gestures and Operations Screenshots and Screen Recording Record Exciting Moments on Your Screen The screen recording feature comes in handy when you are making tutorial videos or if you want to record your gaming exploits to share with your friends using your Phone. l Screen recording will end if you make or answer a call. l If you are using the sound recording function of your Phone before screen recording, Enable microphone is disabled by default.
Gestures and Operations Use knuckle to start recording: Knock the screen twice in quick succession with two knuckles to start recording. You can enable or disable Enable microphone 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.
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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, go to 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.
Home Screen Want the notification and status bar to display only the number of notifications or to display no notifications? Touch Settings, and go to Notifications > More notification settings > Notification method. Then, select Numbers or None as required. Disable Disruptive App Notifications Find it annoying to receive so many different types of app notifications? You can set and disable app notifications to prevent this from happening. Open l Settings, and go to Notifications.
Home Screen Screen Lock and Unlock Set a Lock Screen Password to Protect Your Privacy Your Phone stores a lot of sensitive information, such as personal photos, contact information, banking apps (for example, Alipay). Set a lock screen password so that a password is required each time you unlock your Phone. A lock screen password helps to protect your private information if your Phone is lost or accessed by an unauthorised user.
Home Screen Lock the Screen to Quickly Secure Your Phone If you don't use your Phone for a set period of time, the screen will turn off and lock. As long as the screen stays on, you can use your Phone without needing to unlock the screen. Lock your screen when you are not using your Phone to protect your privacy and prevent mistaken inputs. Set a lock screen password to help protect your privacy.
Home Screen Delete a folder: Open the folder, touch , deselect all the apps, then touch OK. The folder will be deleted automatically and all the app icons in the folder will be moved to your home screen. Rename a folder: Open the folder, touch the folder name and enter a new name. Add or remove app icons from a folder: Open the folder, touch , select or deselect apps and then touch OK.
Home Screen l Modify screen page order: Touch and hold the screen page you want to move, then drag it to the desired position. l Set a default home screen page: Touch in the upper part of the home screen to set the selected screen page as your default home screen page. Set Your Home Screen Wallpaper Tired of default wallpapers? Set a photo you like as your home screen wallpaper to personalise your home screen. Open Settings, and then go to Home screen & wallpaper > Wallpaper.
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 My card 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 name, initials, phone number, or email address. The results will be displayed below. You can also enter multiple keywords for your search, such as "John London", and the system will quickly find all matching contacts. If an error occurs while you're searching for a contact, on the contacts list screen, go to > Settings > Organise contacts > Rebuild index data, and then touch OK.
Contacts Manage Contact Groups Want to send a message to a group of colleagues or host a get-together? Smart groups automatically groups your contacts by company, city, and most recent contact time, so you can quickly send a group email or message. Create a contact group: From the groups list, touch , enter the group name (such as Family or Friends), and then touch OK. Follow the onscreen instructions to add contacts, and then touch .
Contacts contacts information, from Contacts in LinkedIn settings screen, go to Sync LinkedIn contacts > All LinkedIn contacts, and select Sync or Auto-update LinkedIn. View contacts information provided by LinkedIn: Open a LinkedIn contact and touch View LinkedIn profile online. Disassociate LinkedIn contacts: Go to Contacts > > Settings > LinkedIn, and select Disassociate.
Dialling Basic Calling Functions Make Calls On the dialler screen, enter part of the telephone number or the first letter or pinyin initials of the contact's name. Your Phone will automatically search for the relevant contacts. Open Dialler. From the dialler screen, enter the phone number or the first letter or pinyin initials of the contact's name (for example, enter hwkf for Huawei customer service). Your device will automatically search for the corresponding number in your Contacts and call history.
Dialling Open Dialler, go to call, touch > Settings > More, and enable Call waiting. When receiving another to answer the call and place your first call on hold. Touch or the call on hold in the call list to switch between calls. Enable Call Forwarding and Never Miss a Call If you are unavailable to answer calls, you can set your device to forward calls to another number. Some carriers may not support this feature. Open Dialler, and go to > Settings > Call forwarding.
Dialling l Dual VoWiFi: Both of your Phone's SIM card slots support VoWiFi, which allows calls to be made using Wi-Fi. You can use VoWiFi to make calls even in Airplane mode. Some carriers may not support this feature. Use VoWi-Fi for a New Calling Experience You can use VoWi-Fi to make voice and video calls in any location that has a Wi-Fi network, even when there is no mobile Phone network reception. This feature must be supported by your carrier.
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 Using Basic Camera Functions Learn about the basic camera functions to help you take better photos. Enable AI photography Open Camera settings Enable Moving picture Set flash mode Enable HiVision View photos or videos you've taken Switch between the front and rear cameras Take a photo Take a photo: Open Camera. Touch Select a camera mode: Open or press the Volume down button. Camera, choose a shooting mode located just above the shutter button on the viewfinder.
Camera Turn flash on or off: Turn on the flash to make your shot brighter in dim light. On the preview screen, touch to switch between the following modes: Auto: The camera automatically determines whether to turn on the flash based on the ambient l lighting. l Off: Flash is disabled. l On: Flash is enabled. l Always on: Flash is always on. Capture smiles: On the viewfinder screen, touch and enable Capture smiles. The camera automatically detects and captures a smiling face.
Camera Spiral composition method: Use either Fibonacci spiral (left) or Fibonacci spiral (right). Place the subject of your photo within the centre of the spiral.
Camera Use AR lens to Take Fun Photos Want to up your selfie game? Try AR lens to add special stickers, change the background, and more. Go to Camera > AR lens. 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 and hold l to record, or touch GIF and then touch to create your own personalised Qmoji.
Camera Beautification is supported in several special effects mentioned above, and can be adjusted by touching . 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.
Camera l Shooting scenery: Go to Camera > More > 3D panorama. Touch and hold , then follow the onscreen prompts to slowly move your Phone around your subject in one direction. Release to stop shooting. After shooting, touch the camera thumbnail, and then touch 3D above the photo to generate a 3D panoramic photo. After a 3D panorama has been generated, you can tilt your Phone or drag the photo to view the 3D effect.
Camera l When shooting in sunlight, you can select l Touch , and for gloomy days, select . to adjust the colour temperature. If you want to give your photo a cosy, nostalgic tone, increase the K value. For a cold, calm or futuristic tone, select a lower K value. Adjust AF based on your subject: On the Pro mode screen, touch "' , and slide until your desired mode is in the centre.
Camera Good for l Recommended ISO Indoors Around 400 Night scenes Between 400 and 800 Adjust shutter speed: Choose a slower shutter speed if the ambient light is low and a faster one when it's stronger. The recommended shutter speed for static portraits is between 1/80 and 1/125. To shoot moving subjects, select a shutter speed of 1/125 or above. Touch (shutter speed), slide until your desired speed is in the centre.
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 Use Silky Water to Capture Rivers and Waterfalls Silky water lets you capture silky smooth photographs of waterfalls and rivers. l For better results, find a stream or waterfall with lots of water. l Place your device on a tripod or solid surface so that it does not move during the exposure. 1 Open 2 Hold your Phone steady, and then touch 3 A preview of the image is displayed in the viewfinder. Touch Camera > More > Light painting > Silky water. to start shooting. when you are finished.
Camera Use Star Track to Capture the Beauty of Stars Star track lets you use your camera to capture the movement of stars in the night sky. l For best results, choose a location free of light pollution with an unobstructed view of the sky, and on a clear night. l Place your device on a tripod or solid surface so that it does not move during the exposure. 1 Open 2 Hold your Phone steady, and then touch 3 A preview of the image is displayed in the viewfinder.
Camera More Capture Modes Use Time-lapse to Create a Short Video You can use Time-lapse mode to capture images over a long period of time and condense them into a short video, allowing you to view flowers blooming, cloud movement, city traffic, and the movement of stars in the night sky. l Avoid recording time-lapse for too long as it will use up your battery power and storage space. l Use a sturdy tripod to keep your device steady during time-lapse 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.
Camera View moving pictures: The captured moving picture will be saved to Gallery in JPG format. Go to Gallery > Albums > Camera. Touch pictures with icon, and touch on the top of the picture to view the dynamic effect. The moving picture automatically stops after a complete playback. You can also touch the screen to stop the playback.
Gallery Customise Highlights Albums Want to change the content, such as photos and videos, background music, or video template for your Highlights? You can edit a Highlights album picking out the content, background music, and video template, so you get an album you'll want to show off to friends. l Your Phone will generate Highlights albums based on the time and location of photos and videos. Before taking a photo, open Camera, touch , and enable GPS tag.
Gallery l Add or delete photos and videos in an album: To add a photo or video to the album, touch and select the item you want to add, then touch album, touch and hold it, then touch . To delete a photo or video from the and Move. Highlights only supports videos in MP4 format. l Share photos and videos in the album: Touch and hold any photo or video in the album, then touch to select the method for sharing, and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the process.
Gallery AI leading role stories: When a long video contains multiple characters, you need to watch the entire video repeatedly just to find the video segments with the particular character that you are looking for. With the AI leading role stories, it can save you the hassle of sorting through and editing all the clips to create an edited video focusing on the character you select.
Gallery l Draw graffiti: Touch , and select a brush and colour to draw graffiti on photos. l Add watermarks: Touch , and select a watermark (such as Time, Location, Weather, and Mood) to personalise your photos. l Add a tag: Touch , and select the style of the tag and font format to add a special touch to your photos. Browse and Share Photos or Videos Browsing through old photos or videos can bring back some of your most precious memories.
Gallery view details of the shooting location. Touch the photo thumbnail to view all the photos and videos taken at that location. View by album: From the Albums tab, you can view photos and videos by album. Some photos and videos are stored in default albums specified by the system. For example, videos recorded with the camera are saved in the Videos album. Screenshots and screen recordings are saved in the Screenshots album.
Phone Manager Use One-touch Optimisation Have you noticed that your Phone has slowed down recently? Do you worry that it might be vulnerable to malware and other security threats? Use one-touch optimisation to make your Phone run smoother and protect it from security threats. Open Phone Manager, and touch OPTIMISE. Your Phone will automatically perform overall performance optimisation, security optimisation, battery performance optimisation, and device management optimisation.
Phone Manager background app control, allowing you to disable all features except Wi-Fi, mobile data, and any other specified ones. l View power consumption details: Touch Power consumption details. In the Power consumption details section, colored bars beneath the Charging graph indicate that your device was charging. Gaps between the bars mean it was not charging. This feature does not consume power. Touch Battery usage to view power-intensive apps and hardware.
Email Add Email Accounts Add your email account to your Phone for convenient email access at any time. If you have questions about specific settings while configuring your email, please consult your email account provider. Add a personal email account: Open , select an email service provider or touch Others, enter your email address and password, then touch Sign in and follow the onscreen instructions to configure your account. The system will automatically connect to the server and check server settings.
Email Manage VIP Email Contacts Worried about missing an important contact's email among a sea of emails? You can add important contacts to the VIP list. Your device will automatically move emails from VIP contacts to the VIP mailbox. Open Email, and go to > Settings > VIP contacts. From the VIP list screen, go to Add > Create or Add from contacts. Add or remove VIP contacts: On the VIP list screen, touch or to manage VIP contacts.
Calendar Use Calendar to Manage My Schedule Want to bring order to your busy life? Try using the app Calendar on your Huawei device to manage your daily life. Search event View today Switch view Event available View event(s) on the day selected Today Week no. Event(s) on the day selected Add event 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 .
Calendar Query weather: Open Calendar, and touch the event from the image or calendar to view the weather on that day. Check conference participants: Open Calendar, and touch the conference reminder to view the participants. Change calendar: Open Calendar and go to > Settings > Alternate calendars to switch to the calendar of another country. The calendar of the country will then be displayed on the lock screen and the window of the smart cover.
Calendar View Global Holidays Travelling overseas for work or holiday? Download your destination country's holiday information ahead of time to better plan your work and schedule. Open Calendar, go to > Settings > National (Regional) holidays, and enable the corresponding switch for your destination country. Your device will automatically download the holiday information.
Clock Use the Clock With many powerful features and lots of information, the humble Clock has a lot to offer. The Clock can be used as an alarm, a world clock, stopwatch, or a timer. View the time all over the world: Go to Clock, touch the name of a city or select a city from the list of cities. Touch Display the time in two different regions: Go to on the World clock tab and enter to set the date and time. Clock, then go to > Date & time in the World clock tab.
Clock Time and date in your selected city Network-provided date and time If the time in your current region is the same as that of your home city, the lock screen will only display one time.
Notepad Manage Your Notes 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? From the list 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.
Notepad Add a handwritten note: Find it easier to draw or write it yourself? Go to Notes > write your notes, and touch , touch , to save it. Notepad supports writing and drawing. Add tags to notes: Want to categorise your notes to make it easier later? On the editing screen of All notes, touch , and use different colour tags to categorise different content for a clearer view of all your notes.
Utilities Check Your Screen Time Digital balance allows you to check the app usage, and helps you manage your screen time and guides you towards healthier Phone usage habits. To check your Phone usage, open Settings, and go to Digital balance > More. Check today's screen time: Touch Today, and you can check your Screen time, App usage, Unlocks, and EXTENSIONS. Check last seven days' screen time: Touch Last seven days, and then check your Screen time, App usage, Unlocks, and EXTENSIONS.
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 device to the other device automatically. NFC NFC: Transfer Data Over Short Distances NFC (Near Field Communication) is a technology that enables short-distance wireless communication.
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 the installation is complete, click the new drive icon named Phone on the computer to view the images on your Phone. 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.
Device Connection 2 Go to Files > Categories > USB drive, navigate to the USB drive, select the data that you want to copy, and then copy it to the target folder. 3 Once the transfer is complete, go to Settings > Storage > USB drive > Eject. 4 Disconnect the USB OTG cable and USB cable from the two 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 3 Then enter the password. You can view the password under Device connectivity > Huawei Share > Verification on computers. 4 View your albums or internal storage. Share files on your Phone with a Mac computer 1 Open Settings, then touch Device connectivity > Huawei Share to enable Huawei Share. Record Name shown on computers. 2 From your Mac, open Finder and double-click the recorded Name shown on computers. 3 Choose to register a new user, then enter the username and password.
Security and Privacy Face Unlock Enrol Your Facial Information to Enable Face Unlock Face unlock allows you to quickly unlock your Phone by holding it up to your face. l Only the owner can enable Face unlock. This feature is not available for users or guests, and not supported in PrivateSpace either. l Face unlock is not available if the screen unlock password has not been entered for three or more days in a row, or if your Phone has been remotely locked, or has been restarted.
Security and Privacy Open Settings, go to Security & privacy > Face recognition, follow the onscreen instructions and enter the lock screen password, then touch Delete facial data and follow the onscreen instructions to delete your current face data. Pick Up to Unlock Open Settings, and go to Security & privacy > Face recognition. When enrolling facial data, select Enable Pick up to wake device to enhance the Face unlock experience, and set the Face unlock method to Direct unlock.
Security and Privacy Use Fingerprint Shortcuts for Faster Device Operation Can't reach the shutter button to take a photo, or want a faster way to answer a call or turn off an alarm? You can use any of your fingertips to quickly take photos and answer calls with the fingerprint sensor. No fingerprint verification is required. Open Settings, and go to Security & privacy > Fingerprint ID.
Security and Privacy l Fingerprint unlocking is only available when your unlock method is set to Pattern, PIN or Password. You will be required to unlock your Phone using the screen unlock password after the device is restarted or if your fingerprint is not recognised. l Before enrolling a fingerprint, make sure your finger is clean and dry.
Security and Privacy l Use a fingerprint to access the Safe: Open Files and touch Safe, you can then access the Safe using your fingerprint. l Use a fingerprint to access apps locked by App lock: You can now open locked apps on your home screen using your fingerprint. Enable or Disable Location Services After obtaining the location information permission, apps can obtain your location at any time. If your location information is obtained by a malicious app, you may be at risk of harm or fraud.
Security and Privacy PrivateSpace provides you with the following features: l 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 secret. l Quickly switch between MainSpace and PrivateSpace: From the lock screen, you can quickly switch between spaces using different fingerprints or passwords.
Security and Privacy 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.
Security and Privacy 1 After entering your PrivateSpace, open PrivateSpace. 2 Touch MainSpace to PrivateSpace or PrivateSpace to MainSpace. 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to select the files and transfer them to the target location. Files stored on your device or memory card can be transferred from your MainSpace to your Settings, and go to Security & privacy > PrivateSpace, but only files stored locally on your device can be transferred from your PrivateSpace to your MainSpace.
Security and Privacy After you enable the security question feature, you can also modify the security question and its answer. Modify your PrivateSpace password: Enter the MainSpace, open & privacy > PrivateSpace. Touch Settings, and go to Security > Reset password. Follow the onscreen instructions to enter your MainSpace password and the answer to the security question, and then set your PrivateSpace password.
Security and Privacy saving your usernames and passwords, and associating them with your 3D facial image, fingerprint, and lock screen password, helping you to log in to apps securely and conveniently. The Password vault provides the following functions: l Daily login to device apps: When you download an app for the first time or log in to an app after logging out, Password vault saves your username and password and associates the password with the facial image, fingerprint, or screen lock password.
Security and Privacy components are incorporated into the memory control chip to enhance the data protection capability of the hardware. This works together with your lock screen password to protect your private data. When you use PrivateSpace, Multi-user, encrypted memory files, or other features to encrypt photos, personal information, or other personal data, the only way your data can possibly be decrypted is if the trusted root key, lock screen password, and security chip are simultaneously cracked.
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 in your Phone in the following ways: l To a USB storage device: Using a USB OTG cable, you can connect your Phone and back up your important data to a USB storage device.
Backup and Restoration Reset Your Phone If the operating speed of your Phone starts to slow down due to long-term accumulation of caches and residual files, you can reset your Phone to erase these cached files completely and restore your device's factory settings. 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.
Backup and Restoration Data Backup by Shared Folders to Your Computer or Home NAS Devices Did you store important data, pictures, or large files on your device? You can back up your data to a computer or home NAS device by using a shared folder to prevent data loss and free up storage space on your device. Open Settings, go to System > Back up & restore > Data backup > External storage > Shared folder, and touch Add a shared folder.
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 - You can use Wi-Fi hotspot or Bluetooth to share your mobile data with other devices. Use Wi-Fi hotspot to share mobile data: Open Settings and go to Wireless & networks > Tethering & portable hotspot > Portable Wi-Fi hotspot > Configure hotspot. Set the hotspot name, encryption type, and password for the Wi-Fi hotspot, then touch Save and enable the hotspot to use it.
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 Do Not Disturb Mode Do not disturb mode blocks calls from strangers and only notifies you when you receive calls and messages from chosen contacts. Open Settings and go to Sounds > Do not disturb.
Sound and Display Set your Phone to Silent mode: From the Sounds screen, enable Silent mode. After you enable Silent mode, enable Vibrate in silent mode. Now when you receive an incoming call, your screen will light up and your device will vibrate. Customise your ringtone and notification tone: From the Sounds screen, select a custom ringtone or use the Notification.
Sound and Display l Automatically adjust the screen resolution: Touch Screen resolution and enable Smart resolution. The Phone will automatically adjust the screen resolution to reduce power consumption. l Play screen savers while charging in Sleep mode: Go to More display settings > Screen saver, and enable Screen saver. You can set Picture source and Playback duration. After the setting is complete, your Phone will display a slideshow of your photos when it is being charged and enters Sleep mode.
Storage Enable Storage cleaner Your Phone may slow down over time as your storage space gets smaller. You can use memory cleanup to free up storage space, improve system performance, and keep your Phone running smoothly. Open Phone Manager, touch Cleanup, and clean up memory and cache based on the scan results to speed up your device's performance. If your storage space is still low, you can perform a deep clean to free up more storage space based on the scan results and cleanup recommendations.
Smart Assistance Access Phone 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 Phone. You can enable the Navigation dock feature on your Phone 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 Phone as desired. Switch the input method: Open Settings, go to System > Language & input > Default keyboard, and select an input method. Accessibility Enable TalkBack to Have Onscreen Content Read Aloud TalkBack reads aloud content on the screen that you touch, select, or activate. It is a useful tool that helps visually impaired users interact with their Phone.
System 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 anywhere on the screen.
System Open Settings, go to System > Language & input > Language and select your system language. If you cannot find your language from the language list, touch Add language to add your language. Set Your System Time and Date If you travel abroad or change your SIM card, your Phone will automatically display the time and date provided by the local mobile network. You can also adjust the time and date manually, modify the time format, or set dual clocks on your lock screen.
System Print Documents and Photos from Your Phone Connect your Phone to a printer over Wi-Fi to print out documents and photos with ease. 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.
System 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. Clean up space (recommended): If you select CLEAN UP, you can view the usage details of apps. Based on the scan result, you can also manually clean up the system as recommended or specify items to clean up.
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 Legal Notice Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. 2019. All rights reserved.
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This guide is for reference only. The actual product, including but not limited to the color, size, and screen layout, may vary. All statements, information, and recommendations in this guide do not constitute a warranty of any kind, express or implied. Note: Remember the Google account your phone last logged in to.
