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  • Page 1 User Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Exciting New Features Pro camera mode Screen recorder Unboxing your Phone Inserting a SIM card and microSD card Charging your phone Turning your phone on and off Transferring Data Using the Backup application to transfer data Transferring data between your phone and a computer Copying contacts from an old phone to a new phone First Use and Initial Setup Initial setup...
  • Page 3 Contents Pocket mode Taking snapshots when the screen is off Perfect selfie Using time-lapse mode to fast forward the action Taking photos while recording video Finding applications quickly Connecting to the Wi-Fi network with the strongest signal Using your phone while wearing gloves Adjusting the system volume rapidly Using the floating dock Aligning home screen applications automatically...
  • Page 4 Contents Account settings Camera and Gallery Accessing the viewfinder Taking a photo Shooting modes Beauty mode Perfect Selfie mode Ultra Snapshot Burst shooting Voice activated shooting Launching the camera from Gallery Object tracking Audio notes HDR mode Pro camera mode Light Painting mode Panoramic shots Adding watermarks to photos...
  • Page 5 Contents Accessing the Internet Connecting to the Internet using mobile data Connecting to the Internet using Wi-Fi Sharing your mobile Internet with other devices Transferring data using Bluetooth Transferring data using Wi-Fi Direct Streaming multimedia content to your TV NFC and payment Backup and Restore Using the Backup application to back up and restore data Restoring factory settings...
  • Page 6 Contents Calculator Sound recorder Mirror Settings Enabling location access Increasing indoor positioning accuracy Configuring the display settings Sound settings Changing the screen unlock method Gestures and navigation settings Aeroplane mode Using the floating dock Setting your SIM card PIN Setting up an account Setting the date and time Changing the system language Viewing your phone's specifications...

  • Page 7: Exciting New Features

    Exciting New Features Exciting New Features Pro camera mode Pro camera mode lets you fine-tune photos and gives you full control over composition, exposure and shutter speed. Open Camera, Swipe right on the screen, then select PRO PHOTO CAMERA. Configure the camera settings, such as exposure and shutter speed. •...
  • Page 8 Exciting New Features Starting the recording Press the volume up and power buttons simultaneously and select the desired recording mode. You can choose from HD mode or Mini mode. Mini mode records in a lower resolution, resulting in smaller file sizes and faster upload speeds. •...

  • Page 9: Unboxing Your Phone

    You can recharge your battery many times, but all batteries have a limited lifespan. If you notice a significant deterioration in your phone's battery life, contact an authorised Huawei service centre for a replacement battery. The battery is built into the phone and is not removable.

  • Page 10: Turning Your Phone On And Off

    If your phone does not respond when you press the power button, this indicates that the battery is empty. Charge your battery for at least 10 minutes using a genuine Huawei charger and then turn on your phone.

  • Page 11: Transferring Data

    Transferring Data Transferring Data Using the Backup application to transfer data Use the Backup application to transfer data from your old phone to your new phone. Features may vary depending on your carrier. Back up new data Restore previously backed up data More settings Backing up data to a microSD card You can back up data on your old phone to a microSD card.
  • Page 12 Transferring Data By default, backup data is saved to the HuaweiBackup folder in Files. Restoring data from a microSD card Insert the microSD card containing the backup files into your new phone. For more information on inserting microSD cards, see Inserting a SIM card and microSD card.

  • Page 13: Transferring Data Between Your Phone And A Computer

    Transferring Data Transferring data between your phone and a computer Transfer the data on your old phone to your computer, then transfer it to your new phone. Connect your phone to a computer using a USB cable. Select Photos or Files. Your computer will automatically install any necessary drivers.

  • Page 14: First Use And Initial Setup

    Internet. Proceed to the Terms and Conditions screen. Read the content carefully, accept the user terms and Huawei Privacy Policy, then touch Next. Follow the onscreen instructions to enable Wi-Fi+. Your phone has a fingerprint sensor. Follow the onscreen instructions to add your fingerprint.
  • Page 15 First Use and Initial Setup Enable or disable a SIM card Select 4G/3G SIM Select default SIM for data services Configure SIM settings for phone calls • If you disable a SIM card, you will be unable to use it to make calls, send messages or access the Internet.

  • Page 16: Connecting To The Internet

    First Use and Initial Setup Connecting to the Internet Connect to the Internet using Wi-Fi or mobile data to surf the web, play games and use instant messaging applications. Connecting to a Wi-Fi network Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel. In the Shortcuts tab, touch and hold to open the Wi-Fi settings screen.

  • Page 17: Configuring Your Fingerprint Id

    First Use and Initial Setup Disable mobile data when not required in order to save battery power and reduce data usage. Configuring your fingerprint ID Use the fingerprint sensor to unlock the screen, access the Safe and App Lock and authorise payments in third-party applications.

  • Page 18: Installing Applications

    Installing Applications Installing Applications Sharing applications using a microSD card Save installation packages to a microSD card to share them with other phones. Installation packages from third-party sources may contain viruses or malicious software and should be installed with caution. Only install applications from trusted sources. Insert the microSD card containing the installation package into your phone.

  • Page 19: Getting Started

    Getting Started Getting Started Locking and unlocking the screen Locking the screen • Press the power button to manually lock the screen. • The screen will lock automatically and enter sleep mode after it has been idle for a certain period to reduce power consumption and prevent unintended operations.

  • Page 20: Touchscreen Gestures

    Getting Started Configure update method for Magazine Unlock covers and subscription type App shortcuts View, add or delete images from your Magazine Unlock covers Manage Magazine Unlock covers: Touch , then touch . Select the desired images to add them to the viewing list. To delete covers from the viewing list, touch , then touch and hold the desired image and select Remove.
  • Page 21 Getting Started Touch and hold: Touch and hold the target area of the screen for at least 2 seconds. For example, touch and hold a blank area on the home screen to access the home screen editor. Swipe: Swipe your fingers on the screen. For example, in the Notifications tab, swipe left or right on a notification to dismiss it.

  • Page 22: Status And Notification Icons

    Getting Started Status and notification icons Status icons Status icons are displayed on the right-hand side of the status bar. Status icons display information about your phone's status, such as network connection information, signal strength, battery level and time. Status icons may vary according to your region or carrier. Signal strength No signal Connected over GPRS...

  • Page 23: Home Screen

    Getting Started Home screen Getting to know your home screen Your home screens are where you can find your favourite widgets and all your applications. The application list has been removed to give you a more convenient and direct path to your applications.

  • Page 24: Automatic Screen Rotation

    Getting Started On the home screen, pinch two fingers together or touch and hold a blank area on the screen to access the home screen editor. You can: • Set the default home screen: Touch at the top of the home screen to set the chosen home screen as the default home screen.
  • Page 25 Getting Started Organising applications and widgets on the home screen Adding a widget to the home screen Add frequently used widgets to the home screen for quick access. On the home screen, pinch two fingers together to open the home screen editor. Touch Widgets and select a widget.
  • Page 26 Getting Started Deleting a widget or icon On the home screen, touch and hold the application icon or widget you want to delete until displayed at the top of the screen. Drag the unwanted application icon or widget to After you have moved/deleted an application icon, a blank space will appear on the home screen.
  • Page 27 Getting Started Creating a folder Create home screen folders to organise your applications by type. For example, you can create a Games folder that contains all of your game applications. On the home screen, drag an icon on top of another icon to create a folder containing both applications.

  • Page 28: Taking A Screenshot

    Getting Started Taking a screenshot Your phone comes with a range of screenshot options. Capture the entire screen or draw a shape on the screen to take a partial screenshot. Using the power and volume down buttons Press the power and volume down buttons at the same time to take a full screenshot. Using the screenshot shortcut switch Open the notification panel, then touch in the Shortcuts tab to take a full screenshot.

  • Page 29: Notifications

    Getting Started Using your knuckle Use your knuckle to take a screenshot of the whole screen, or draw a shape on the screen to capture a specific area. For more information, see Using your knuckle. By default, screenshots are saved to the Screenshots folder in Gallery. Notifications Status indicator The status indicator changes colour and flashes to indicate the following:...

  • Page 30: Notification Panel

    Getting Started To disable notification badges for an application, pinch two fingers together on the home screen to open the home screen editor, then touch More settings > Badge app icons and turn off the switch next to the corresponding application. Notification panel Swipe down from the status bar and open the notification panel to view notifications.
  • Page 31 Getting Started Viewing notifications on the lock screen New notifications (such as missed calls and messages) are displayed on the lock screen. Swipe right on a lock screen notification to view its details. By default, your phone will only display lock screen notifications for certain applications. If you want to enable lock screen notifications for more applications, see Managing notification permissions.

  • Page 32: Using Fingerprint Recognition

    Getting Started Configuring the drop-down settings for the notification bar • Touch Drag actions > Smart selection. When you open the notification panel, your phone will go to the notifications tab if you have new notifications, otherwise it will go to the shortcuts tab.
  • Page 33 Getting Started Accessing Safe with your fingerprint Use your fingerprint to access your Safe without entering the password. Open Settings. Touch Fingerprint ID > Fingerprint management. Enter the screen lock password, then touch Next. Touch Access safe, then follow the onscreen instructions to enter your Safe password and enable fingerprint recognition.

  • Page 34: Accessing Applications

    Getting Started • Show notification panel: Swipe down on the fingerprint sensor using any finger to open the notification panel. Tap the sensor twice to clear all notifications, and swipe up on the sensor to close the notification panel. • Browse photos: When viewing photos in full screen mode, swipe left or right on the sensor to switch between photos.

  • Page 35: Searching For Applications

    Getting Started Switching between applications To switch to another application, touch Home to return to the home screen, then touch the icon of the application you want to open. Searching for applications Finding applications Swipe down from the middle of the screen to access the search bar, then enter the name of an application.

  • Page 36: Viewing Recently Used Applications

    Getting Started Finding hidden applications On the home screen, spread two fingers apart to view your hidden applications. Viewing recently used applications Touch Recent to display the list of recently used applications. • View more applications: Swipe left or right on the screen to view more recently used applications.

  • Page 37: Personalising Your Phone

    Getting Started • Lock or unlock an application: Swipe down on a thumbnail to lock an application. will appear above an application once it has been locked. Locked applications cannot be closed by touching . Swipe down again on the thumbnail to unlock the application. Personalising your phone Simple home screen The simple home screen mode uses large icons and fonts to display content in a more easy-to-read...

  • Page 38: Changing The Theme

    Getting Started Changing the theme Personalise your phone's home screen using a wide range of themes and wallpapers. Open Themes and select a theme, then touch . Touch to mix and match lock screen methods, wallpapers, application icons and more. Changing the wallpaper Set your favourite images or photos as your phone's wallpaper.

  • Page 39: Changing The Font Size

    Getting Started You can also open Gallery, touch and hold an image, then touch > Set as > Wallpaper. Follow the onscreen instructions to set the image as the wallpaper. Assigning a ringtone to a contact Assign a unique ringtone to each contact so that you can easily tell who is contacting you. Open Contacts.

  • Page 40: Entering Text

    Getting Started Entering text Switching text input methods Switch between text input methods as desired. On the text input screen, swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel. Touch Select input method in the Notifications tab, then select the desired input method. If there are no input methods to choose from, go to Settings.

  • Page 41: Tips And Tricks

    Tips and Tricks Tips and Tricks High volume mode Press the volume up button repeatedly during a call to increase the call volume above the usual maximum. Searching for settings Use the search feature in Settings to search for menu options. Open Settings.

  • Page 42: Sharing Your Qr Card

    Tips and Tricks Sharing your QR card Share your QR card with your friends so that they can add you to their contacts quickly. On the contact details screen, touch the QR code at the top of the screen to display your personal QR code.

  • Page 43: Taking Snapshots When The Screen Is Off

    Tips and Tricks Taking snapshots when the screen is off You can take rapid snapshots with your phone, even when the screen is off. When the screen is off, point your phone at a subject and press the volume down button twice. Your phone will take a photo and display how fast it was captured.

  • Page 44: Using Time-Lapse Mode To Fast Forward The Action

    Tips and Tricks Using time-lapse mode to fast forward the action Time-lapse mode lets you capture and accelerate subtle changes in scenery, such as a sunrise, sunset or the movement of clouds. On the camera screen, swipe right to switch to Time-lapse. Hold your phone steady and touch to start capturing video.

  • Page 45: Finding Applications Quickly

    Tips and Tricks Finding applications quickly Use the search feature to quickly find an application. Swipe down from the middle of the screen to access the search bar and then enter the name of the application that you are looking for. The search results will be displayed underneath the search bar.

  • Page 46: Connecting To The Wi-Fi Network With The Strongest Signal

    Tips and Tricks Connecting to the Wi-Fi network with the strongest signal After enabling Wi-Fi+, your phone will monitor Wi-Fi networks and mobile data and select the connection with the best signal and fastest data transfer speeds. Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel. In the Shortcuts tab, touch and hold and select Wi-Fi+.

  • Page 47: Adjusting The System Volume Rapidly

    Tips and Tricks Adjusting the system volume rapidly Press the volume button on the side of the phone and then touch to adjust the ringtone, multimedia, alarm and call volume. Using the floating dock The floating dock gives you access to a number of frequently-used options and features, such as the back key, home key and one-touch optimisation.

  • Page 48: Aligning Home Screen Applications Automatically

    Tips and Tricks Aligning home screen applications automatically Gaps may appear on the home screen after you uninstall applications or move them into folders. Use the automatic align feature to arrange applications neatly on the home screen. Pinch two fingers together to open the home screen editor. Touch More settings and then turn on the Shake switch.

  • Page 49: Calls And Contacts

    Calls and Contacts Calls and Contacts Making calls Smart dialling Enter the name, initials or number of a contact in the dialler. Your phone will display matching contacts. Open Dialler. Enter the name or initials of a contact in the dialler (for example, Howard Smith or HS). Your phone will search your contacts and call log and list the results above the dialler.

  • Page 50: Making A Call From The Call Log

    Calls and Contacts Touch the contact number. If your phone has dual SIM support, touch the contact's phone number, then touch to initiate the call. Making a call from the call log View incoming and outgoing calls in the call log and dial the corresponding numbers. Open Dialler.

  • Page 51: Answering Or Rejecting A Call

    Calls and Contacts Making an international call Before making a long-distance call, contact your carrier to activate an international calling or roaming service. Open Dialler. On the dialler screen, touch and hold the 0 key to enter a + symbol, then enter the country code, area code and phone number.

  • Page 52: Functions Available During A Call

    Calls and Contacts Functions available during a call During a call, your phone will display an in-call menu. Place the current Open Calendar call on hold View your notes Mute the call Display your Start a three-way call contacts Enable hands-free mode Open the dialler End call •...

  • Page 53: Answering A Third-Party Call

    Calls and Contacts on the Power button ends call switch. Answering a third-party call Before using this feature, check that you have subscribed to a call hold service and enabled call waiting on your phone. For more information on enabling call waiting, see Enabling call waiting or contact your carrier.

  • Page 54: Viewing The Call Log

    Calls and Contacts Touch to end the call. Viewing the call log The call log is displayed above the dialler. Missed calls are displayed in red. Adding a number from the call log Select a number from the call log and save it to your contacts. Open Dialler.

  • Page 55: Call Settings

    Calls and Contacts Your phone will vibrate for incoming calls when it is facing downwards or in your pocket, even if incoming call vibrations are disabled. Call settings Enabling call forwarding If you are unavailable to take a call, you can configure your phone to forward calls to another number.

  • Page 56: Creating A Contact

    Calls and Contacts Touch Define priority interruptions > Whitelist for calls and messages > to add contacts to the whitelist. When do not disturb mode is enabled, your phone will only ring or vibrate when chosen contacts call or message you. Your phone will mute ringtones or vibrations for any other calls or messages. Notifications for these can be viewed in the notification panel.

  • Page 57: Importing Or Exporting Contacts

    Calls and Contacts Enter the contact's name, phone number and other information, then touch If you want to save a number from your call log, touch the icon next to the number you want to save, then select . You can also save phone numbers or email addresses in Messaging or Email to your contacts.

  • Page 58: Exporting Contacts To A Sim Card

    Calls and Contacts Importing contacts using Wi-Fi Direct Open Contacts. Touch > Import/Export > Import from another phone. Select Import via Wi-Fi Direct and then touch Next. Your phone then prompts you to enable Wi-Fi and scans for Wi-Fi Direct devices. Select the Wi-Fi Direct device you want to connect to.

  • Page 59: Managing Contacts

    Calls and Contacts Managing contacts Editing a contact After creating a contact, you can edit their contact information at any time. This includes adding or deleting default information such as phone numbers or email addresses. You can also choose a custom ringtone and add a birthday, nickname or photo. Open Contacts.

  • Page 60: Finding A Contact

    Calls and Contacts Finding a contact Search contacts stored on the phone, SIM card or linked to an online account. Open Contacts. For more complete search results, ensure that Contacts is configured to display all of your contacts. On the contacts screen, touch >...

  • Page 61: Contact Groups

    Calls and Contacts Remove contacts from your favourites: Touch on the contacts screen. Select the contacts that you wish to remove from your favourites, then touch Contact groups Organise friends and family into different groups. You can send text messages or emails to everyone in a group.

  • Page 62: Deleting A Group

    Calls and Contacts Touch . You can then: • Touch Remove members to remove members from the group. • Touch Delete group to delete the group. • Touch Rename to edit the group name. Sending messages or emails to a group Open Contacts.

  • Page 63: Messaging And Email

    Messaging and Email Messaging and Email Sending a message Spice up your messages by adding emoticons, images, videos, music, recordings and more. Open Messaging. In the list of message threads, touch Select the recipient box and enter the contact name or phone number. You can also touch to open your contact list and choose a contact or contact group.

  • Page 64: Searching For Messages

    Messaging and Email In the list of message threads, touch a contact name or phone number to view your conversations. Select the text field and enter your message, then touch Reply to a message from the notification bar: New messages will be displayed in the notification bar.

  • Page 65: Blocking Spam Messages

    Messaging and Email • Copy the message: Touch to copy the message to the clipboard and paste it elsewhere. When viewing a message, touch the message twice to enter full screen text selection view. • Add the message to your favourites: Touch >...

  • Page 66: Adding An Email Account

    Follow the onscreen instructions to configure your account. The system will automatically connect to the server and check the server settings. Once the account has been set up, your Inbox will be displayed. Change account Amy@huawei.com or folder Search Compose email...

  • Page 67: Sending An Email

    Touch Your email service provider may place a limit on the size of email attachments. If your attachments exceed the limit, send the attachments in separate emails. Send Amy@huawei.com Select recipient Recipient from contact list Subject...

  • Page 68: Checking Your Emails

    Messaging and Email Checking your emails Open Email and then swipe down in your Inbox to refresh the list of emails. Open Email. In your Inbox, touch in the upper left corner to select an account. Touch the email you want to read. You can: •...
  • Page 69 Messaging and Email Select the account you want to remove. Touch Remove account > After you remove an email account, you will no longer be able to send or receive emails using that account. Personalising your email account Display contact pictures, choose what to display after deleting an email, change your signature, set inbox update frequency and change email notification tones.

  • Page 70: Camera And Gallery

    Camera and Gallery Camera and Gallery Accessing the viewfinder Open Camera to access the viewfinder. Switch flash modes Switch between rear and front cameras Apply filter effects Swipe left on the screen to configure the camera settings Swipe right on the screen to change camera modes Shoot a video...

  • Page 71: Shooting Modes

    Camera and Gallery Shooting modes Your phone features a variety of different camera modes for different shooting scenarios. Availability of different shooting modes varies by model. Swipe right on the viewfinder to change the capture mode. • Beauty: Drag the slider to adjust the beauty level and apply facial enhancement effects. For more information, see Beauty mode.

  • Page 72: Perfect Selfie Mode

    Camera and Gallery Perfect Selfie mode Use Perfect Selfie mode to automatically apply custom beauty settings to your face when you are in a group photo. Adjust the settings for your eyes, pupils, skin tone and face shape to make you stand out from the crowd.

  • Page 73: Ultra Snapshot

    Camera and Gallery Ultra Snapshot Press the volume down button twice to take a photo, even when the screen is off. This feature is not available during music playback. Not all camera modes support this feature. Open Camera and then swipe left on the screen to access the camera settings. Touch Camera >...

  • Page 74: Burst Shooting

    Camera and Gallery Burst shooting Use burst shooting when you want to take a photo of a moving subject, such as during a football match. The camera will capture several images in quick succession so that you don't miss out on the action.

  • Page 75: Launching The Camera From Gallery

    Camera and Gallery • Say "cheese" to take a photo. • Set the camera to take a photo when the ambient noise reaches a certain decibel level. Frame the scene you want to capture. The camera will take a photo automatically when you issue a voice command or the camera detects a loud sound.

  • Page 76: Audio Notes

    Camera and Gallery Turn on the Object tracking switch. Touch the subject on the screen. Your camera will remain focused on the subject. Touch Audio notes Add audio notes to bring your photos to life. Open Camera and swipe right on the screen. Touch Audio note. Frame the scene you want to capture.

  • Page 77: Pro Camera Mode

    Camera and Gallery Pro camera mode Pro camera mode gives you full control over the camera settings so that you can take professional-looking shots in challenging shooting scenarios. Using Pro camera mode Your phone comes with Pro camera mode, which gives you manual control over the camera settings (such as overlays, exposure and shutter speed) for professional quality shots.
  • Page 78 Camera and Gallery Underexposure warning Manual settings Touch this icon to restore the default exposure settings. This icon will only appear exposure when the exposure is too low. icon • : Touch to set the metering mode (the way in which your camera determines the exposure).

  • Page 79: Light Painting Mode

    Camera and Gallery Light Painting mode Light Painting mode enables you to take stunning shots of light trails without the need to manually adjust the aperture or shutter speed. Four different settings are available for different shooting scenarios. • Tail lights: Capture trails of light made by cars at night. •...
  • Page 80 Camera and Gallery Use a small torch or a glow stick to create a pattern. Select a suitable location and hold your phone steady. Use a tripod for long exposures. Choose a location away from other sources of light to ensure that the pattern stands out. Open Camera and swipe right on the screen.
  • Page 81 Camera and Gallery Select a suitable location and hold your phone steady. Use a tripod for long exposures. Open Camera and swipe right on the screen. Touch Light painting > Silky water. Touch to start the exposure. The exposure time is displayed at the bottom of the screen. A preview of the image is displayed in the viewfinder.

  • Page 82: Panoramic Shots

    Camera and Gallery Panoramic shots Taking a panoramic photo Select Panorama mode to take wide-angle shots. Select a suitable location and hold your phone steady. Shoot the image in a wide, open space and avoid monochromatic backgrounds. Open Camera and swipe right on the screen. Touch Panorama. Touch to start shooting.

  • Page 83: Adding Watermarks To Photos

    Camera and Gallery Taking a panoramic self-portrait You can also take wide-angle shots in self-portrait mode to capture the beautiful surroundings. You cannot take panoramic self-portraits in landscape mode. Open Camera. Touch to select the front-facing camera. Swipe right on the screen and touch Panorama. Hold your phone steady, point the camera at the subject and then touch to take the first photo.

  • Page 84: Shooting A Video

    Camera and Gallery Shooting a video Open Camera and swipe right on the screen. Touch Video. Touch to start a video recording. Touch the screen to focus on an object or area during recording. Touch to pause recording, then touch to resume.

  • Page 85: Time-Lapse Mode

    Camera and Gallery Automatic facial enhancement: Swipe right on the screen and touch Beauty video. Stabilisation cannot be enabled in this mode. Time-lapse mode Time-lapse mode allows you to capture and speed up subtle changes in the natural world. For example, you can record the opening of a flower or the movement of clouds.

  • Page 86: Document Correction

    Camera and Gallery Document correction Use document correction mode to automatically adjust the orientation of a document in a photo. For example, if you're sitting at the edge of a meeting room, you can take a photo of a PPT and then use document readjustment to crop and straighten the image so that it fits perfectly on your screen.

  • Page 87: Video Settings

    Camera and Gallery Configuring the default storage location for photos and videos Photos and videos are saved to your phone's internal storage by default. Set the default storage location to the microSD card to free up storage space on your phone. Open Camera and swipe left on the screen.

  • Page 88: Viewing Photos And Videos

    Camera and Gallery • Touch & hold shutter button: Configure the shutter's touch and hold settings. You can select Burst shoot or Focus. • Audio control: Take a photo using voice commands. • Volume button function: Configure the volume button settings. You can select Shutter, Zoom or Focus.
  • Page 89 Camera and Gallery Viewing photos by album Go to the Albums tab. Photos and videos are automatically added to the default folders. For example, videos that you shot using the camera are automatically added to the Camera videos folder, and screenshots are added to the Screenshots folder. Touch >...

  • Page 90: Adding Photos Or Videos To A New Album

    Camera and Gallery Playing a video Touch to play a video. Touch the screen when the video is playing to display or hide the control bar. For more information, see Playing a video. Adding photos or videos to a new album Open Gallery.

  • Page 91: Adding Notes To An Image

    Camera and Gallery Go to the Albums tab, then touch and hold an album to access the menu. You can: • Delete an album: Select the album you want to delete, then touch > Delete. • Share an album: Select the album you want to share, then touch .

  • Page 92: Using Camera Or Gallery To Scan A Qr Code

    Camera and Gallery • Rotate an image: Touch and swipe the screen to adjust the angle of rotation. Touch Mirror to create a mirror image of the photo. • Crop an image: Touch to select the crop ratio (for example, 16:9). Drag the dotted edges to crop the image to the desired size.

  • Page 93: Music And Video

    Music and Video Music and Video Adding songs to your phone Before you can listen to your music, you need to copy your songs onto your phone. To add songs to your phone: • Copy songs from your computer using the USB cable. •...

  • Page 94: Controlling Playback Using A Smart Headset

    • Not all headsets are compatible with your phone. You are advised to purchase an official Huawei headset. • You can also use a headset to control video playback (this feature is not supported by all video players).

  • Page 95: Creating A Playlist

    Music and Video Turn on the Smart headset control switch. Use the following buttons to control playback: • Volume up button: Press once to increase the volume, or twice to add the current song to your favourites. • Pause button: Press once to pause or resume playback, twice to skip to the next song, or three times to go to the previous song.

  • Page 96: Setting A Song As The Ringtone

    Music and Video Touch Playlists . Select the desired playlist, then touch a song to start playback, or touch Shuffle all to shuffle all songs. Setting a song as the ringtone Set your favourite song as the call, notification or alarm ringtone. Open Music.

  • Page 97: Accessing The Internet

    Accessing the Internet Accessing the Internet Connecting to the Internet using mobile data Data charges may apply when using mobile data to access the Internet. Before using mobile data, ensure that you have a data plan with your carrier. Open Settings.

  • Page 98: Sharing Your Mobile Internet With Other Devices

    Accessing the Internet Touch Wi-Fi and then turn on the Wi-Fi switch. Touch > Advanced settings, then choose one of the following methods: • Touch WPS connection and then press the Wi-Fi router's WPS button. • Touch WPS PIN connection to generate a PIN, then enter this PIN on the Wi-Fi router. Once your phone is connected to a Wi-Fi network, it will display the icon in the status bar.
  • Page 99 Accessing the Internet • Bluetooth tethering: Share your mobile Internet with other devices using Bluetooth. • USB tethering: Use a USB cable to share your mobile Internet with a computer. Using a portable Wi-Fi hotspot to share your mobile Internet Set up a portable Wi-Fi hotspot to share your phone's mobile Internet with other devices.
  • Page 100 Accessing the Internet • Configure the maximum number of connections: Touch Max. allowed connections and change the maximum number of connections. By default, your phone will allow eight devices to connect to the hotspot concurrently. You will need to remember the hotspot name and password to connect to it using other devices. Limit the amount of data that other devices can use: Touch Data limit on the Portable Wi-Fi hotspot screen and follow the onscreen instructions to set the data limit.

  • Page 101: Transferring Data Using Bluetooth

    Accessing the Internet Bluetooth tethering can be used to share your Wi-Fi and mobile Internet connection. To enable mobile data, see Connecting to the Internet using mobile data. Establish a Bluetooth connection between two devices and check that they are paired. For more information, see Enabling Bluetooth and pairing your phone with another device.

  • Page 102: Transferring Data Using Wi-Fi Direct

    Wi-Fi Direct is similar to Bluetooth but is faster, making it suitable for the transfer of larger files such as videos. Wi-Fi Direct can only be used to transfer data between two Huawei devices. Check that both devices support Wi-Fi Direct.

  • Page 103: Streaming Multimedia Content To Your Tv

    Accessing the Internet When your phone detects the other device, select it. Follow the onscreen instructions to establish a Wi-Fi Direct connection between the two devices. To terminate the Wi-Fi Direct connection, select to open the Wi-Fi Direct screen. Select the device you want to disconnect from and touch OK to disconnect.
  • Page 104 Accessing the Internet Turn on the NFC switch to enable NFC. Turn on the Huawei Beam switch to enable Huawei Beam. Using NFC to share web pages or contacts You can use NFC to share data rapidly between two phones. To share photos, videos and web pages, simply place the two phones back to back.

  • Page 105: Backup And Restore

    Backup and Restore Backup and Restore Using the Backup application to back up and restore data Backups help ensure that you never lose your data. You can use a local backup to copy data to your phone's internal storage or a microSD card. Features may vary depending on your carrier.

  • Page 106: Restoring Factory Settings

    Using unauthorised third-party software to update your phone may render your phone unusable or put your personal information at risk. Always update through your phone's online update feature or download official update packages from Huawei's official website. • Your personal data may be erased during a system update. Ensure that you back up important data before updating your phone.

  • Page 107: Ota Updates

    Backup and Restore OTA updates When a new system update is released, you will be prompted to download and install the latest version. Select OTA update for quick and secure updates. Ensure that your phone is connected to the Internet before updating. Connect to a Wi-Fi network before updating to avoid incurring data charges.

  • Page 108: File Management

    File Management File Management Viewing files Viewing files by category Open the Categories tab in Files. Your files are automatically sorted into different categories. Finding files quickly Use the search feature to quickly find what you are looking for. Open Files.

  • Page 109: Creating Folders

    File Management Choose a sharing method and follow the onscreen instructions to share your files. Creating folders Create folders and place files inside them to keep your phone organised. Open Files. In the Local tab, touch Internal storage or SD card. Touch .

  • Page 110: Excluding Small Images

    File Management Choose the archive destination. The selected files will be compressed into a zip archive, which will be named automatically. To extract an archive, touch and hold the archive file, then touch Extract to. Select where the archive should be extracted to. Excluding small images When viewing images, you may find that Files also displays cached images and thumbnails from web pages you have visited.

  • Page 111: Power Management

    Power Management Power Management Viewing battery usage statistics Use Phone Manager to view detailed per-application battery usage statistics. Open Phone Manager and then touch remaining. You can: • Touch Optimise. Your phone will check for power consumption problems and automatically optimise performance.

  • Page 112: Closing Background Applications When The Screen Is Locked

    Power Management Open Phone Manager. Touch remaining > Power plan > Ultra power saving and then select > Enable. Touch Exit to disable the Ultra power plan and restore the original settings. Closing background applications when the screen is locked Reduce power consumption by closing background applications when the screen is locked.
  • Page 113 Power Management Configuring the display settings to learn how to save power by disabling Daydream, turning off the indicator light and reducing the screen brightness and screen-off time. Sound settings to learn how to save power by disabling unnecessary sound or vibration alerts.

  • Page 114: Phone Manager

    Phone Manager Phone Manager Optimising your system Use Phone Manager to make your phone run faster and optimise performance. Conducting a comprehensive scan Open Phone Manager. Your phone will automatically conduct a comprehensive scan and optimise your system. Cleaning up your phone Open Phone Manager.

  • Page 115: Battery Management

    Phone Manager • Touch Harassment filter > and follow the onscreen instructions to configure a call blacklist or whitelist, keywords and spam settings. • Touch Notification centre and select an application to configure its notification permissions and settings. Battery management Phone Manager comes with a battery management feature to help you save power and prevent you from missing important calls and messages.

  • Page 116: Tools

    Tools Tools Calendar Calendar helps you to plan your daily schedule. For example, it helps you to plan ahead and displays information about bank holidays. If you have saved your contacts' birthdays, Calendar will automatically create birthday reminders. Go to today Event Selected day Today...

  • Page 117: Clock

    Tools • Switch to a different calendar: Make sure that you are connected to the Internet and then touch > Calendars to be displayed. Touch Local calendar and select the desired calendar. For more information on connecting to the Internet, see Accessing the Internet.

  • Page 118: World Clock

    Tools • Configure the alarm settings: Touch to configure the snooze duration, silent mode settings and volume button behaviour. • Delete an alarm: Touch and hold the alarm you want to delete and then touch • Turn off an alarm: Touch Slide to turn off alarm at the bottom of the lock screen. •...
  • Page 119 Tools Touch > Date & time > Dual clocks and then turn on the Dual clocks switch. Touch Set home city and then select your home time zone from the list of cities. Home time zone Current time zone Only one clock is displayed when the local time zone is the same as the home time zone. Stopwatch Open Clock.

  • Page 120: Weather

    Tools Weather Weather allows you to check the current weather and multi-day forecast for your location and many other destinations around the world. Viewing weather information Open Weather. You can: • View detailed weather information: Swipe up on the screen to view the weather forecast for the next 24 hours, chance of rainfall, air quality, comfort index, wind speed and direction and sunrise/sunset times.

  • Page 121: Notepad

    Tools Adding and deleting cities Add multiple cities to the weather application so that you can keep track of the weather in cities of interest to you. Open Weather. Touch . You can then: • Add a city: Touch > .

  • Page 122: Calculator

    Tools Save note Close note Edit note Add bullet Insert image from gallery Take a photo Once you have saved a note, follow the onscreen instructions to share or delete it or add it to your favourites. Deleting a note Open Notepad.

  • Page 123: Mirror

    Tools Touch to start recording. In order to ensure optimum recording quality, place your phone on a flat surface and do not cover the microphone. When you are recording, touch to pause or to add a tag. To end a recording, touch .
  • Page 124 Tools Change mirror frame Adjust brightness Zoom in or out Open Mirror. • Save an image: Touch the screen and select to save the image to Gallery. Your phone will return to the mirror once the image has been saved. •...

  • Page 125: Enabling Location Access

    Settings Settings Enabling location access Enable location-based services to ensure that map, navigation and weather applications can access your location information. Features may vary depending on your carrier. Open Settings. Touch Advanced settings > Location services and then turn on the Access to my location switch.

  • Page 126: Configuring The Display Settings

    Settings Touch Advanced settings > Location services > Menu > Scan settings. • Turn on the Wi-Fi scanning switch. Location applications and services will continually scan for Wi-Fi networks for more accurate positioning. • Turn on the Bluetooth scanning switch. Location applications and services will search for Bluetooth devices for more accurate positioning.

  • Page 127: Sound Settings

    Settings Sound settings Change the incoming call and message ringtones or set the system alert sound and vibration effects. Go to Settings and then touch Sound. You can configure the following settings: • Volumes: Adjust the ringtone, media, alarm and call volume. •...

  • Page 128: Gestures And Navigation Settings

    Settings Touch Screen lock & passwords > Password. You can choose to set a PIN or password: • Touch PIN, then enter a PIN containing at least four digits and select Done. • Touch Password, then enter a password containing at least four characters and select Done. Removing the screen lock password Open Settings.

  • Page 129: Using The Floating Dock

    Settings After you enable aeroplane mode, all of your phone's network features will be disabled. You will not be able to make or receive calls, or use mobile data, Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. However, you will still be able to play music, watch videos and use applications that do not require an Internet connection.

  • Page 130: Setting Your Sim Card Pin

    Settings Drag the floating dock to the desired location. From the expanded menu, you can: • Touch to return to the previous screen or exit the current application. • Touch to return to the home screen. • Touch to display the list of recently used applications. •...

  • Page 131: Setting Up An Account

    Settings Setting up an account Adding an account Many applications and online services require you to create an account in order to access the full range of features. Open Settings. Touch Accounts > Add account. Select an account type, then follow the onscreen instructions to enter your account information.

  • Page 132: Changing The System Language

    Settings Open Settings. Touch Advanced settings > Date & time to configure the settings. Changing the system language Open Settings. Touch Advanced settings > Language & input. Touch Language & region, then select the desired language. Viewing your phone's specifications View your phone's specifications in a few simple steps.

  • Page 133: Accessibility Features

    Accessibility Features Accessibility Features About your phone's accessibility features Accessibility features make it easier for users with impaired vision or hearing to use their phone. TalkBack Enabling or disabling TalkBack TalkBack is an accessibility feature designed for visually impaired users. It provides audible prompts to help you operate your phone.
  • Page 134 Accessibility Features Select an item: Touch an item with one finger to select it (it will not open). The phone 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.

  • Page 135: Magnification Gestures

    Accessibility Features Text To Speech (TTS) output This feature converts text into speech for visually impaired users. This feature requires TalkBack to be enabled. Open Settings. Touch Advanced settings > Accessibility > Text-to-speech output. Select the desired speech synthesis engine and voice speed. Captions In addition to providing audible prompts, TalkBack also displays captions for hearing-impaired users.

  • Page 136: Using The Power Button To End A Call

    Accessibility Features • Browse a magnified area: Swipe the screen using two or more fingers. • Adjust the zoom: Pinch two or more fingers together or spread them apart. To zoom in, spread your fingers apart. Pinch your fingers together to zoom back out. •...

  • Page 137: Adjusting The Screen Response Time

    Accessibility Features Adjusting the screen response time You can adjust the time that it takes for your phone to respond to gestures, such as touch and hold. Open Settings. Touch Advanced settings > Accessibility > Touch & hold delay. Select the desired delay time: Short, Medium or Long. Colour correction Colour correction mode adjusts colours to make it easier for colour vision impaired users to distinguish between different parts of the screen.

  • Page 138: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix Obtaining help Read the Quick Start Guide included with your phone. Go to HiCare to read the user guide, learn more about Huawei services or obtain online help. Touch Settings > About phone > Legal information to read the legal information.

  • Page 139: List Of Safety Features

    Third party vendors use this information to improve their products and services. List of safety features Huawei phones come with a series of built-in security measures to keep your data secure. All data on the memory chipset is automatically encrypted. Each phone...

  • Page 140: Legal Notice

    Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. and its affiliates ("Huawei"). The product described in this document may include software that is the copyright of Huawei or its licensors. Such software shall not be reproduced, distributed, modified, decompiled, disassembled, decrypted, extracted, reverse engineered, leased, assigned, or sublicensed unless such restrictions are prohibited by law or such actions are approved by the copyright holder.
  • Page 141 Huawei shall not be responsible for the legality, quality, or any other aspects of any third-party software installed on this product, or for any uploaded or downloaded third-party works in any form, including but not limited to texts, images, videos, or software etc.
  • Page 142 All statements, information, and recommendations in this guide do not constitute a warranty of any kind, express or implied. Please visit http://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/hotline for recent updated hotline and email address in your country or region. Model: HUAWEI VNS-L31...

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