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  • Page 1 User Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Notification panel and status bar Navigation bar Themes Global search Screenshot Screen recording Split-screen mode Using motion gestures Eye comfort mode Display settings Network and Sharing Mobile Internet Wi-Fi Bluetooth Multi-screen VPNs HiSuite Using Huawei Share to transfer files between two Huawei devices...
  • Page 3 Contents Using a USB port to transfer data Security and Backup Fingerprint recognition Multi-user accounts Security settings Backing up and restoring data File management Camera and Gallery Camera options Photos and video recordings Object recognition and Pro camera mode Wide aperture mode Monochrome mode Portrait mode Perfect Selfie mode...
  • Page 4 Contents Changing contact photos Viewing call records for individual contacts Assigning a ringtone to a contact Contact groups Messaging and Email Sending a message Replying to a message Using RCS instant messaging Searching for messages Deleting message threads Managing messages Returning to the top of the message list Pinning messages to the top of the list Marking messages as read...
  • Page 5 Contents Searching for music Deleting songs Creating a playlist Playing a playlist Playing a video Phone Manager Optimizing performance Enhancing speed Managing data usage Harassment filter Battery management Managing app permissions Virus scanner Encrypting apps Setting apps to close automatically when the screen is locked Configuring Phone Manager Tools Logging in to two social media accounts at the same time...
  • Page 6 Contents Personal Information and Data Security List of safety features Legal Notice...

  • Page 7: Foreword

    Foreword Read this guide carefully before using your device. All pictures and illustrations in this document are for your reference only and may differ from the final product. Some features in this guide may not be supported by certain devices or carriers. Symbols and definitions Highlights important information and tips, and provides Description...

  • Page 8: Unboxing Your Phone

    Unboxing your Phone Inserting a SIM card and microSD card Your phone features a 2-in-1 SIM card slot. You can insert two nano-SIM cards, or one nano-SIM card and one microSD card. The SIM card slot only supports nano-SIM cards. Contact your carrier for a new or replacement nano-SIM card.
  • Page 9 USB connection mode on the other device to Reverse charging. Safety information Only use genuine Huawei batteries, chargers, and USB cables to charge your device. Third- party accessories are a potential safety hazard and may impair your device's performance.

  • Page 10: Quick Charging

    Charging times may vary depending on the ambient temperature and the remaining battery level. Avoid using your device when it is charging. Do not cover your device or the charger. For more information on charging and battery care, visit http://consumer.huawei.com/ and search for your device's user guide. Battery status information The battery status is indicated by your device's indicator light and the battery icon in the status bar.

  • Page 11: Viewing The Battery Status

    Unboxing your Phone Viewing the battery status You can view the battery status and configure the status bar to display the remaining battery percentage. Viewing the battery status The battery status is indicated by the battery icon in the status bar. Open Phone Manager.Touch to view the remaining battery percentage and usage time.

  • Page 12: Getting Started

    Getting Started Initial setup Ensure that the SIM card is inserted correctly before using your phone for the first time. Read the Quick Start Guide for more information on how to set up your phone. Press and hold the power button to turn on your device. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the initial setup.

  • Page 13: Naming A Sim Card

    Getting Started Disabled SIM cards cannot be used to make calls, send messages, or access the Internet. Naming a SIM card By default, each SIM card is named after the carrier. You can rename your SIM card to make it easier to identify.

  • Page 14: Connecting To The Internet

    Getting Started This feature is only available on dual SIM phones. Open Settings. Touch Dual SIM management. Touch Default calling SIM and select your desired SIM card. After you have selected the default SIM card, SIM 1 and SIM 2 will no longer be displayed on the dialer.

  • Page 15: Transferring Data From Another Device

    Touch Advanced settings > Data transmission. Using Phone Clone to import data Phone Clone is an app developed by Huawei that allows you to transfer data between devices without a computer or Internet connection. On your old device, install Phone Clone.

  • Page 16: Viewing Recommended Settings

    Getting Started Connect your new device to your computer with a USB cable. Go to the data restore screen in HiSuite. Choose which backup you want to restore and follow the onscreen instructions to restore the data. Viewing recommended settings After you have completed the initial setup process, your device will display a list of recommended settings.

  • Page 17: Screen And Display

    Screen and Display Home screen About the home screen Use the home screen to access your apps and widgets. Status bar: Displays notifications and status icons Display area: Displays app icons, folders, and widgets Screen position indicator: Indicates which home screen is displayed Dock bar: Displays frequently used apps The navigation bar is disabled by default on devices with the front-facing fingerprint sensor navigation button.
  • Page 18 Screen and Display Double touch: Touch the target area of the screen twice in quick succession. For example, double touch an image in full screen mode to zoom in or out. Touch and hold: Touch and hold the target area of the screen for at least 2 seconds.
  • Page 19 Screen and Display Adding app shortcuts to the home screen Add frequently used apps to the home screen for quick access. On the home screen, touch to view the list of apps. Touch and hold an app icon until your device vibrates, and then drag the app icon to the desired location on the home screen.
  • Page 20 Screen and Display On the simple home screen, you can: Touch app icons or widgets to open them. Touch and hold an icon to enter the home screen editor mode. In this mode you can add or delete apps, or hold and drag an app icon to the desired place. Touch Others to open the app list and view or open more apps.
  • Page 21 Screen and Display Select the desired wallpaper and follow the onscreen instructions to set it as the home screen or lock screen wallpaper (or both). Changing the wallpaper automatically Open Settings. Touch Display > Wallpaper. Switch Randomly change home screen wallpaper on or off. When Randomly change of home screen wallpaper is enabled, you can configure the Interval and Album to display so that your wallpaper can change automatically at the specified interval.

  • Page 22: Managing Home Screens

    Screen and Display Some pre-installed apps cannot be uninstalled for the proper running of the system. Shaking your device to auto-align icons Gaps may appear on the home screen after you uninstall apps or move them into folders. You may use the following feature to arrange apps neatly on the home screen. On the home screen, pinch two fingers together to open the home screen editor.
  • Page 23 Screen and Display Deleting home screens On the home screen, pinch two fingers together to open the home screen editor. Touch on a blank screen to delete it. You cannot delete a home screen if it contains apps or widgets. Moving home screens On the home screen, pinch two fingers together to open the home screen editor.
  • Page 24 Screen and Display Setting the default home screen On the home screen, pinch two fingers together to open the home screen editor. Touch at the top of a home screen to set the chosen home screen as default. Managing home screen widgets Add, move, or delete widgets from the home screen.
  • Page 25 Screen and Display Creating a folder Group your apps into categorized folders to make them easier to find. For example, you could create a Social folder for your social media apps. On the home screen, drag an icon onto another icon to create a folder containing both apps. Renaming folders To rename a folder, open it and touch the folder name.

  • Page 26: Locking And Unlocking The Screen

    Screen and Display If there are more than two apps inside a folder, it cannot be deleted. Locking and unlocking the screen Changing the lock screen style Set a screen lock password to prevent unauthorized access to your device. Changing the screen lock method Magazine Unlock is set as the default lock screen style.
  • Page 27 Screen and Display If you have set a screen unlock pattern, PIN, or password, you will need to draw the unlock pattern or enter your PIN/password to unlock the screen. If your device has a fingerprint sensor, you can unlock the screen by placing your finger on the fingerprint sensor.

  • Page 28: Notification Panel And Status Bar

    Screen and Display Recorder Scanner Clock Calclator Flashlight Swipe up on the camera icon on the lock screen to directly open the camera. Configuring your lock screen signature Configure a lock screen signature to personalize your lock screen. Open Settings. Touch Screen lock &...
  • Page 29 Screen and Display About notification and status icons Status icons Status icons are displayed on the right-hand side of the notification bar and tell you about your device's status, including network connections, signal strength, battery, and time. Status icons may vary according to your region or carrier. Signal strength No signal Connected over 4G...
  • Page 30 Screen and Display Login or synchronization issue More notifications Configuring notifications You can configure the notification settings for each app. Open Settings. Touch Notification & status bar > Notifications management. Select the app that you want to configure and enable or disable notifications as desired. Configuring the screen to turn on when you receive a notification Configure the screen to turn on when you receive a new notification to avoid missing important information.

  • Page 31: Navigation Bar

    Screen and Display Touch a switch to enable the corresponding feature. If the switch supports touch and hold gestures, touch and hold the switch to access the settings for the corresponding feature. Some switches do not support touch and hold gestures. Navigation bar About the navigation bar The navigation bar contains three virtual keys: Back, Home, and Recent.

  • Page 32: Themes

    Screen and Display If you select a navigation bar containing , you can touch to pull down the notification panel. Themes About themes Themes help you to personalize your home screen by changing the wallpaper, app icons, and more. Changing the theme Open Themes.
  • Page 33 Screen and Display Searching for content on your device Searching for contacts Swipe down on the home screen to display the search bar. Touch the search bar and enter the contact name, initials, phone number, email address, or other information. Matching results will be displayed underneath. To improve the accuracy of search results, enter more than one keyword.

  • Page 34: Screenshot

    Screen and Display Enter one or more keywords. The results will be displayed underneath the search bar. When using the Drawer home screen layout, you can also search for apps by touching and entering the app name in the search bar. If your device is connected to the Internet, matching apps in the HiApp store will also be displayed.
  • Page 35 Screen and Display Using your knuckle to take a screenshot To take a screenshot of the whole screen, knock the screen twice with your knuckle. Capturing part of the screen This feature allows you to capture part of the screen and save it as an image. Knock the screen with your knuckle.
  • Page 36 Screen and Display By default, screenshots are stored in Gallery, within the Screenshots folder. Touch to share a screenshot. Taking scrolling screenshots Use knuckle gestures or scrolling screenshots to capture content that does not fit on the screen. This is useful for sharing chat conversations, web pages, or large images. Using the shortcuts tab Open the notification panel, and then touch to take a standard screenshot.
  • Page 37 Screen and Display Ensure that you touch within 3 seconds of taking the screenshot. Using your knuckle Knock the screen with your knuckle and hold it down. Draw an "S" shape on the screen and lift your knuckle. The screen will scroll down automatically as your device captures a screenshot. Touch the screen to stop scrolling and capture the previous content.
  • Page 38 Screen and Display Viewing screenshots Open Gallery. On the Albums tab, touch Screenshots to view your screenshots. Editing a screenshot After taking a screenshot, touch Choose the desired options to edit the image. Touch to save the changes. Sharing a screenshot Open Gallery.

  • Page 39: Screen Recording

    Screen and Display Screen recording About screen recordings Use the screen recording feature to record footage and share it with friends. Screen recorder Using the screen recorder shortcut switch To start a screen recording, open the notification panel and touch Pressing buttons to record Press the Volume up button and Power button simultaneously.
  • Page 40 Screen and Display Using knuckle gestures to record To start a screen recording, knock the screen twice with two knuckles. Audio will also be recorded, so make sure that you are in a quiet environment. Recording will stop automatically when you make or receive a call. When making a screen recording, you will not be able to use the recording feature in other applications.

  • Page 41: Split-Screen Mode

    Screen and Display Press the volume up and power buttons simultaneously. Touch the screen recording icon in the upper left corner of the status bar. Viewing, sharing, and deleting screen recordings Viewing screen recordings Open Gallery and go to Screenshots or Screen recordings to view your screen recordings.
  • Page 42 Screen and Display Using your knuckle to enable split screen mode Open an app that supports split-screen mode and knock the screen with one knuckle. Hold down your knuckle and draw a line across the screen. If the screen is in portrait view, draw a horizontal line; if the screen is in landscape view, draw a vertical line.
  • Page 43 Screen and Display Using split screen mode Switching to full screen mode In split screen mode, touch and hold and swipe up or down to switch to full screen mode. Moving screens In split screen mode, touch , and then touch to switch the position of the screens.
  • Page 44 Screen and Display Changing the screen orientation Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel. Touch the switch to enable automatic screen rotation. Accessing the home screen In split screen mode, touch to access the home screen. The navigation bar is disabled by default on devices with the front-facing fingerprint sensor navigation button.

  • Page 45: Using Motion Gestures

    Screen and Display Exiting split-screen mode To exit split-screen mode, touch and select Using motion gestures Motion gestures make it easier to control your device. Open Settings. Touch Smart assistance > Motion control and select the motions you want to enable. Flip: Mute sounds and disable vibrations for incoming calls, alarms, and timers.

  • Page 46: Eye Comfort Mode

    Screen and Display Raise to ear: Hold the phone to your ear to answer an incoming call. When viewing call log details or contact details, hold the phone to your ear to call that contact. When calling in hands- free mode or with a Bluetooth headset, raise the phone to your ear to switch to earpiece mode. Eye comfort mode Eye comfort mode decreases the amount of blue light emitted from the screen to reduce eye strain.

  • Page 47: Display Settings

    Screen and Display Configuring the timer Configure the timer to enable eye comfort mode automatically at a preset time, such as when you finish work or before you go to bed. Open Settings. Touch Display > Eye comfort. Switch on Schedule and configure the Start time and End time. Display settings Changing the font size Open...

  • Page 48: Adjusting The Screen Brightness

    Screen and Display Adjusting the screen brightness Adjust the screen brightness to suit your needs. Open Settings. Touch Display > Brightness and switch on Automatic brightness. When automatic screen brightness is enabled, the brightness of the screen will automatically adjust based on the light conditions. Adjust the screen brightness quickly: Swipe down from the status bar.

  • Page 49: Network And Sharing

    Network and Sharing Mobile Internet Using mobile data Enabling mobile data Before enabling mobile data, ensure that you have activated mobile data services with your carrier. Open Settings. Touch More > Mobile network. Switch onMobile data to enable mobile data. Disable mobile data when not required so as to save battery power and reduce data usage.
  • Page 50 Network and Sharing Sharing your mobile Internet with other devices Setting up a portable Wi-Fi hotspot Open Settings. Touch More > Tethering & portable hotspot. Touch Portable Wi-Fi hotspot and switch on the hotspot. Touch Configure Wi-Fi hotspot. Set the Wi-Fi hotspot name, encryption mode, and password, and then touch Save.

  • Page 51: Wi-Fi

    Network and Sharing Using Bluetooth tethering Before using Bluetooth tethering, pair your device with those that want to use your mobile Internet. For more information, refer to Connecting to other devices using Bluetooth. Open Settings. Touch More > Tethering & portable hotspot. Switch on Bluetooth tethering to share your mobile Internet.
  • Page 52 QR code, and then follow the onscreen instructions to connect to the Wi-Fi hotspot. Transferring data using Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct lets you transfer data directly between two Huawei devices without connecting to a Wi-Fi network. Wi-Fi Direct is similar to Bluetooth, but offers faster transfer speeds, making it...

  • Page 53: Bluetooth

    Network and Sharing Enabling or disabling Wi-Fi Direct Go to Settings. Touch Wi-Fi. Turn on the Wi-Fi switch and then touch Your device will list available Wi-Fi Direct devices. Select the device you want to share files with and then follow the onscreen instructions to connect. To disconnect from the receiving device, touch and go to the Wi-Fi Direct screen.

  • Page 54: Bluetooth Settings

    Network and Sharing Select the file(s) you want to share and touch Share > Bluetooth. Your device will search for available Bluetooth devices. Select the receiving device. On the receiving device, select Accept from the popup dialog to accept the file transfer request.

  • Page 55: Nfc

    Network and Sharing About NFC NFC (Near Field Communication) lets you make fast, secure payments with your device and also allows convenient file sharing with other devices. NFC-enabled devices support the following three modes: Card emulation: Emulate contactless smart cards (such as bank, transport, and access cards).

  • Page 56: Multi-Screen

    Using NFC to transfer files Place two NFC-enabled devices back-to-back for rapid file sharing. Check that the screen is unlocked on both devices and ensure that NFC and Huawei Beam are both enabled. On the sending device, select the content that you want to beam (such as web pages, contacts, images, or videos).

  • Page 57: Vpns

    Network and Sharing To use multi-screen, your display device must support Miracast. If your display device does not support the above, you can buy an Android set-top box and connect it to your display device. Mirroring your screen to a display device Mirror your screen to a larger display device when playing games or sharing content with others.

  • Page 58: Hisuite

    Screen mirroring: Use HiSuite to display your phone screen on your computer and take screenshots. Installing HiSuite Visit http://consumer.huawei.com/minisite/HiSuite_en/index.html on your computer to download and install HiSuite. Check that your system meets the minimum requirements. Use a USB cable to connect your device to the computer. HiSuite will launch automatically.

  • Page 59: Using Huawei Share To Transfer Files Between Two Huawei Devices

    Using Huawei Share to transfer files between two Huawei devices Huawei Share provides a quick and easy method to share files between two Huawei devices. It combines the convenience of Bluetooth sharing with the speed of Wi-Fi transfers. Enabling Huawei Share Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel.
  • Page 60 Network and Sharing Transferring data between your phone and a computer Use a USB cable to connect your phone to a computer and transfer data between the two devices. Transfer files MTP (media transfer protocol) is a protocol for transferring media files. You can use MTP to transfer files between your phone and a computer.
  • Page 61 Network and Sharing USB cable USB On-The-Go cable On the other device, set the USB connection mode to USB flash drive or Device file manager (MTP). Touch Files > Local > SD card to browse data on the microSD card. You can select and copy data to a destination folder.
  • Page 62 Network and Sharing Touch Files > Local > USB drive to browse data on the flash drive. You can select and copy data to a destination folder. When you have finished browsing, touch Settings > Memory & storage > USB drive > Eject.

  • Page 63: Security And Backup

    Security and Backup Fingerprint recognition Adding a fingerprint for the first time You can use a fingerprint to unlock your screen, access locked apps and the safe, and make secure payments. To better protect your privacy, you can only use the fingerprint screen unlock feature when the unlock method is set to PIN or Password.
  • Page 64 Security and Backup Touch Access safe, and then follow the onscreen instructions to enter your Safe password and enable fingerprint recognition. Once you have completed the settings, touch Files > Safe. You can now use your fingerprint to access your Safe. Accessing App Lock with your fingerprint Use your fingerprint for quick access to apps in your App Lock.

  • Page 65: Multi-User Accounts

    Security and Backup Multi-user accounts About multi-user accounts Create multiple user accounts to prevent others from viewing your confidential information, or to keep your work and personal life separate. There are four different user types: Owner: Only the owner can log in to this account. As the owner, you can control all user permissions.
  • Page 66 Security and Backup Open Settings > Advanced settings > Users. Select the user that you want to delete and touch Delete user > Delete. Switching between user accounts Quickly switch between user accounts. To switch to another user account, swipe down from the status bar, touch , and then select a profile picture or username.

  • Page 67: Security Settings

    Security and Backup Log in as the owner. You can authorize a user or guest to make calls and access your contacts in two ways: Swipe down from the status bar and touch > More settings. Select a user, and then touch Allow calls, messages, and sharing of communication history.
  • Page 68 Security and Backup You will need to enter the PUK code if you exceed the maximum number of incorrect PIN attempts. The SIM card will be permanently locked if your enter the PUK code incorrectly too many times. For details about these limits, contact your carrier. Encrypting files stored on the microSD card Encrypt files on your microSD card to make them inaccessible on other devices.

  • Page 69: Backing Up And Restoring Data

    Security and Backup Backing up and restoring data Backing up data to a microSD card Not all devices support microSD cards. The feature may vary depending on the carrier you use. Back up data on your old device to a microSD to avoid losing your files. Open Backup on your old phone.

  • Page 70: File Management

    Connect your device to a computer using a USB cable. HiSuite will launch automatically. If your old device is not a Huawei device, use manufacturer-provided software to back up data to your computer, and then proceed directly to step 4.
  • Page 71 Security and Backup Finding files quickly Locate files quickly using the file search feature. Open Files. On the Local tab, touch Internal storage. Touch and enter the file name or keywords. Search results will be displayed beneath the search bar. Sorting files Use the sort feature to arrange your files by type, name, size, or date.

  • Page 72: Sharing Files

    Security and Backup Creating file shortcuts on the home screen Create a shortcut to frequently-used files on the home screen for easy access. Open Files. On the Local tab, touch Internal storage. Touch and hold the file or folder you want to add and touch >...
  • Page 73 Security and Backup To extract an archive, touch and hold the archive file. Touch > Extract to and select where the contents of the archive should be extracted to. Hiding small image files When you browse your images in Files, you might also see some cached images from websites. You can prevent these images from being displayed as follows: Open Files.
  • Page 74 Security and Backup Don't change the storage location folder, otherwise you may not be able to access your files.

  • Page 75: Camera And Gallery

    Camera and Gallery Camera options Open Camera to display the viewfinder. Swipe right on the viewfinder to display the list of shooting modes. Swipe left on the viewfinder to access the camera settings. Photos and video recordings Taking a photo Geotagging photos Enable geotagging to record the location of photos and video recordings.
  • Page 76 Camera and Gallery Zooming in and out Spread two fingers apart to zoom in, or pinch them together to zoom out. The image quality may be affected if you continue to zoom in after the maximum optical zoom has been reached. You can also zoom in or out by adjusting the slider that appears in the viewfinder after you perform the zoom in or zoom out functions with your two fingers.
  • Page 77 Camera and Gallery This feature is not available during music playback. Open Camera. Swipe left and touch Ultra snapshot > Open camera and take quick snapshot. When the screen is off, point the camera at the desired object and press the volume down button twice in quick succession to take a photo.

  • Page 78: Self Timer

    Camera and Gallery Self timer Use a self timer to include yourself in shots. Open Camera. Swipe left on the screen to access the camera settings. Touch Timer to set the countdown time. Return to the viewfinder. Rest your device on a stable surface and frame the scene you want to capture.

  • Page 79: Object Recognition And Pro Camera Mode

    Camera and Gallery Touch to stop recording. Touch to continue recording. Touch to save the current scene as a photo. Touch to complete recording. Zooming in and out Spread two fingers apart to zoom in, or pinch them together to zoom out. The image quality may be affected if you continue to zoom in after the maximum optical zoom has been reached.
  • Page 80 Camera and Gallery Adjusting the ISO In the viewfinder, swipe up on to access Pro camera mode. Touch ISO and select the desired setting. The ISO determines the camera's sensitivity to light. Increasing the ISO will create a brighter image, but there will be a noticeable increase in noise. Adjusting the shutter speed In the viewfinder, swipe up on to access Pro camera mode.

  • Page 81: Wide Aperture Mode

    Camera and Gallery Wide aperture mode Use wide aperture mode for close-up shots of objects and people. You can adjust the focal point after taking a photo to blur the background and make the subject stand out. For optimal results, ensure that the subject is no more than 2 meters (6 ft) from the camera. Open Camera.

  • Page 82: Perfect Selfie Mode

    Camera and Gallery Perfect Selfie mode Use Perfect Selfie mode to automatically apply customized beauty settings to your face. Open Camera. Touch on the top of the screen. Swipe left and touch Perfect selfie. Switch on Perfect selfie and follow the onscreen instructions to take three photos of your face from the front, side, and with your head lowered.

  • Page 83: Adding Watermarks To Photos

    Camera and Gallery When you play the video in Gallery, it will be played back at a higher frame rate. The frame rate is determined automatically by the camera and cannot be adjusted. Adding watermarks to photos Add watermarks to personalize your photos and help you remember where they were taken. Open Camera.

  • Page 84: Configuring The Camera Settings

    Camera and Gallery Drag mode icons to the desired position. Touch to save the settings. Updating shooting modes Update your camera's shooting modes to the latest version for enhanced features and better image quality. Open Camera and go to the list of shooting modes. A red dot will be displayed on the icon when an update is available.

  • Page 85: Viewing Photos And Videos

    Camera and Gallery Open Camera. Swipe left on the screen, touch Assistive grid, and then select an overlay. To disable the overlay, touch Off. Configuring the volume button function By default, the volume button functions as the shutter button. You can change the function of the volume button to adjust the zoom or focus.

  • Page 86: Organizing Albums

    Camera and Gallery Set photo as the home screen wallpaper, or assign the photo to a contact: Touch > Set as > Wallpaper or Contact photo. Enable auto-rotation: In Gallery, touch > Settings > Photo orientation > Always rotate to rotate photos when you change the screen orientation. Viewing photos and videos in chronological order Go to the Photos tab.
  • Page 87 Camera and Gallery On the Photos or Albums tab, touch and hold the photo or video that you want to move until appears, and then select the files that you want to move. Touch Select the destination album. Files are deleted from their original album after they have been moved. Highlights Gallery automatically turns your photos and videos into slideshows that tell a story.

  • Page 88: Sharing Photos And Videos

    Camera and Gallery Go to the Albums tab, and then touch and hold an album until appears on the left of all your albums. Touch and hold next to the album that you want to move, and drag it to the desired position.
  • Page 89 Camera and Gallery Portion of image to preserve after rotation Swipe screen to rotate image Undo changes Rotate vertically Mirror image Crop an image : Touch to select the crop ratio . Drag the dotted edges to crop the image to the desired size. Crop selection Crop grid corner Crop proportions...

  • Page 90: Editing Videos

    Camera and Gallery Blur an image: Touch . Drag the slider to adjust the amount of blur. Drag the circle to the part of the image that you do not want to blur. Adjust image parameters: Touch . You can adjust the brightness, contrast, saturation, and more to make your image look more vivid.

  • Page 91: Configuring Gallery

    Camera and Gallery Play/pause key Resolution settings Trimmed video Length of trimmed video Video trim slider Save changes Abandon changes Open Gallery. Select the video that you want to edit and touch On the video editing screen, drag the sliders to select the portion of the video that you want to keep.
  • Page 92 Camera and Gallery Open Gallery. Touch > Settings. You can configure the following two settings: Switch on Show location. When viewing a geotagged photo, the photo's location will be displayed. Switch on Show time. When viewing a photo, the date and time at which the photo was taken will be displayed.

  • Page 93: Calls And Contacts

    Calls and Contacts Making calls Smart dialing Enter the name, initials, or number of a contact in the dialer. Your device will display matching contacts. Open Dialer. Enter the name, initials, or number of a contact in the dialer (for example, John Smith or JS). Your device will search your contacts and call log and list the results above the dialer.

  • Page 94: Making A Call From The Call Log

    Calls and Contacts Touch the contact number. If your device has dual SIM support, touch to make a call. Making a call from the call log Open Dialer. Slide the list up and down to view all calls. Touch the name or number of the person that you want to call.

  • Page 95: Making An Emergency Call

    Calls and Contacts Configure the call priority settings and enter the call details, and then touch to initiate the call. If the call fails to connect, follow the onscreen instructions to send a voice or text message. During calls you can send and receive messages and share your location and drawings. Text, files, and other content that you send during calls will be saved to the call log.

  • Page 96: Answering Calls

    Calls and Contacts Answering calls Answering or rejecting a call When a call comes in, press the volume button to mute the ringtone. If the screen is locked: Drag right to answer the call. Drag left to reject the call. Touch to reject the call and send an SMS.

  • Page 97: Making A Conference Call

    Calls and Contacts Switching between calls Ensure that you have turned on call waiting before using this feature. For details, contact your carrier. If you receive an incoming call when in another call, touch . You can then answer the incoming call and hold the other line.

  • Page 98: In-Call Options

    Calls and Contacts Touch next to a contact to remove the contact from the conference call and keep them in a separate call. Touch to return to the main call screen. Touch to end the conference call. In-call options Do not cover the microphone during a call. During a call, your device will display an in-call menu.
  • Page 99 Calls and Contacts View your Place the current call on hold calendar Start a three-way call Mute the call View your notes Display your contacts Enable hands-free Show/hide dialer mode End call Hide the in-call menu: Touch Home or Back. If the front-facing fingerprint sensor is available on your device, where the navigation bar is hidden by default, you can also touch .

  • Page 100: Managing Call Logs

    Calls and Contacts Managing call logs Viewing missed calls Open Dialer. To display all missed calls, touch the Missed tab and swipe down in the call log. You can also view missed calls in the All tab. Missed calls are marked in red. Touch next to a call log to return the call, send a message, and more.

  • Page 101: Call Settings

    Calls and Contacts Select Call log and touch Back up. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure a password. Call settings Enabling call forwarding If you are unavailable to take a call, you can configure your device to forward calls to another number.
  • Page 102 Calls and Contacts Enabling pocket mode Enable pocket mode to make sure you don't miss calls when your device is in your pocket. The ringtone volume will gradually increase when you receive a call. Open Dialer. Touch > Settings. Switch on Pocket mode. When pocket mode is enabled, the ringtone volume will gradually increase when you receive a call and your device is in your pocket or bag.

  • Page 103: Creating A Contact Card

    Calls and Contacts You can also configure the harassment filter settings and the blacklist in Phone Manager > Blocklist > Configuring the call ringtone Choose from a selection of system ringtones or pick a song from your music library. Features may vary depending on your carrier. Open Dialer.

  • Page 104: Creating A New Contact

    Calls and Contacts Share your contact card: Touch . Select the card format and sharing method, and then follow the onscreen instructions. Creating a new contact Creating a contact Open Contacts. Touch . If you are creating a contact for the first time, touch Create a new contact. In the options menu, select a location to save the contact.
  • Page 105 Calls and Contacts Quickly adding contact details Enter contact information on your device more rapidly. Simply scan or take pictures of business cards to automatically add names, phone numbers, and other information to your contacts. Open Contacts. Touch Business cards > Scan. You can: Take a photo of one card: Place the business card on a flat surface.

  • Page 106: Importing And Exporting Contacts

    Calls and Contacts Importing and exporting contacts Importing contacts from a storage device Open Contacts. Touch > Import/Export > Import from storage. Select one or more .vcf files, and then touch OK. Exporting contacts to a storage device Open Contacts. Touch >...

  • Page 107: Managing Contacts

    Select the backup you want to restore. If the backup data is encrypted, enter the encryption password when prompted. Select Contacts and touch Restore. Using the Huawei Backup app to back up your contacts Open Backup. Go to Backup > Internal storage, and then touch Next.

  • Page 108: Deleting Contacts

    Calls and Contacts Merging duplicate contacts When you add contacts to your device from different sources, you may end up with duplicate entries. These duplicate entries can be merged into one to help keep your contacts organized. Open Contacts. Touch >...

  • Page 109: Searching For Contacts

    Calls and Contacts Your device will display a list of contacts with incomplete information. You can then choose to add missing information or delete unwanted contacts. Viewing contacts from different accounts Open Contacts. Touch > Display preferences. Select the account you want to display, or customize the display options. Hide contact photos, company information, and job title: Touch >...

  • Page 110: Sharing Contacts

    Calls and Contacts You can enter multiple keywords, such as "Tom New York". The system will find contacts that meet the search criteria. Select a contact. You can then choose to call them, send them a text message, or edit their contact information.

  • Page 111: Changing Contact Photos

    Calls and Contacts Changing contact photos Contact photos cannot be added for contacts stored on your SIM card. Open Contacts. Touch and hold the contact you want to edit, and then touch Edit. Touch the contact's photo. You can choose to select a photo from Gallery or take a photo with the camera.

  • Page 112: Editing A Group

    Calls and Contacts Using smart groups Use smart groups to automatically group contacts by company, location, or contact frequency. Open Contacts. Touch Groups. Under Smart groups, open a group, and then touch to send a group message or send a group email. Editing a group Add or remove people from a group, or change the group name.

  • Page 113: Messaging And Email

    Messaging and Email Sending a message You can add a range of different content to messages, such as emoticons, images, and recordings. 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 114: Using Rcs Instant Messaging

    Messaging and Email Quickly reply to message: New messages will be displayed in the notification bar. Touch the button to compose a reply. Using RCS instant messaging Before using RCS instant messaging, check that you and the recipient have enabled RCS and have logged in to your RCS accounts.

  • Page 115: Managing Messages

    Messaging and Email Managing messages Delete unwanted messages, forward messages to other contacts, copy and paste message content, and lock messages or add them to your favorites to prevent them from being deleted by accident. Open Messaging. In the list of message threads, touch a contact name or phone number to view your conversations.

  • Page 116: Blocking Spam Messages

    Messaging and Email Blocking spam messages Open Messaging. In the list of message threads, touch > Harassment filter. Touch to configure the harassment filter settings and the blacklist. Alternatively, open Phone Manager and touch Blocklist > to configure the harassment filter settings and the blacklist.

  • Page 117: Adding An Email Account

    Messaging and Email Adding an email account If you don't know your account settings, please consult your email service provider. Adding a personal email account Open Email. Choose an email service provider or touch Others. Enter you email address and password, and then touch Sign in. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure your account.

  • Page 118: Managing Emails

    Messaging and Email Open the email you want to reply to and touch To reply to all recipients of the original email, touch After drafting your message, touch to send the email. Configuring fast responses: Touch > Settings. Select an account and touch Quick responses to create or edit a fast response.

  • Page 119: Managing Vip Contacts

    Messaging and Email On the inbox screen, enter one or more keywords in the search bar, such as the email title, content, or the attachment filename. On the home screen, swipe down to open the search bar. Enter search keywords, such as the email title, content, or the attachment filename.

  • Page 120: Configuring Mail

    Messaging and Email Delete the account: Touch Remove account to delete the account. Configuring Mail Configuring automatic replies Configure automatic replies when you are out of office. You must log in to your Exchange account to use this feature. Open Email.

  • Page 121: Calendar And Notepad

    Calendar and Notepad Changing the calendar view Search calendar Go to today Current day Today Event Week number Show events for current day Toggle between month, week, and day view Add event To view your schedule for a specific day, touch >...

  • Page 122: Syncing Events

    Calendar and Notepad Before using this feature, ensure that you have added birthday information to your contacts. For more information, see Creating a contact. Open Calendar. Touch and select Contacts' birthdays. Once you have enabled this feature, Calendar will automatically import birthday information from your contacts and send you birthday reminders.

  • Page 123: Deleting An Event

    Calendar and Notepad Deleting an event Open Calendar. You can delete an event in two ways: Delete a single event: Open the event that you want to delete and touch Delete multiple events: Touch , and then touch and hold an event to activate the event management interface.

  • Page 124: Managing Notes

    Calendar and Notepad Close note Save note Add tag Edit note Add task Editing text Insert image Take a photo Touch to save the note. Managing notes Adding a note to favorites Open Notepad. You can add a note to your favorites in two ways: In the list of notes, swipe left on a note and touch Touch the note that you want to add to your favorites and touch Sharing a note...

  • Page 125: Backing Up Notes

    Calendar and Notepad Backing up notes Backing up notes Open Backup. Touch Backup > Internal storage > Next > More. Select Notes and touch Touch Back up and follow the onscreen instructions to configure a password. Importing notes Open Backup. Touch Restore >...

  • Page 126: Music And Video

    Music and Video Listening to music You can choose to listen to your favorite local songs . Open Music. You can then play music stored on your device, add a song to the personal song book, play a song in the personal playlist, or listen to recently played songs. You can play, pause, or change songs during the process.

  • Page 127: Deleting Songs

    Music and Video Deleting songs Delete unwanted songs to free up storage space. Open Music. Touch All songs. Go to the Songs tab. Touch and hold the list of songs and select the songs that you want to delete. Touch >...
  • Page 128 Music and Video Adjust the screen brightness: Swipe up or down on the left-hand side of the screen. Swipe up to increase the brightness, or swipe down to decrease the brightness. Adjust the volume: Swipe up or down on the right-hand side of the screen. Swipe up to increase the volume, or swipe down to decrease the volume.

  • Page 129: Phone Manager

    Phone Manager Optimizing performance Use Phone Manager to make your phone run faster and optimize performance. Open Phone Manager and touch OPTIMIZE. Your phone will automatically optimize performance, enhance security, and reduce power consumption. Enhancing speed Clear the app cache and delete residual files and system trash to optimize performance. Open Phone Manager.

  • Page 130: Harassment Filter

    Phone Manager Data usage ranking: View data usage for each app. Networked apps: Manage Internet access permissions for each app. Total monthly data available: Touch > Total monthly data available to configure your data plan settings and data usage reminders. Your phone will calculate your mobile data usage and remaining data allowance for the billing period you specify.

  • Page 131: Battery Management

    Phone Manager Configure filter rules Calls and messages from blacklisted numbers will be blocked Messages from strangers that contain blacklisted keywords will be blocked Calls and messages from whitelisted numbers will not be blocked Configure filter notifications Battery management Viewing battery usage statistics Use Phone Manager to view detailed battery usage statistics for each app.

  • Page 132: Managing App Permissions

    Phone Manager A message will appear in the notification panel if battery-draining apps are running in the background. If you don't want to receive these notifications, touch and switch off Power-intensive prompt. Reduce the screen resolution: Switch on Low resolution power saving to reduce the screen resolution and lower power consumption.

  • Page 133: Setting Apps To Close Automatically When The Screen Is Locked

    Phone Manager Turn on the switch next to the apps that you want to encrypt. You will need to enter the PIN each time you open an encrypted app. On the App Lock screen, touch to change password or disable App Lock. Setting apps to close automatically when the screen is locked Choose which apps you want to close when the screen is locked to reduce power consumption...

  • Page 134: Tools

    Tools Logging in to two social media accounts at the same time Log in to two Whatsapp or Facebook accounts at the same time to keep your work and personal life separate. This feature only works with Facebook and WhatsApp. Open Settings.
  • Page 135 Tools Configuring the world clock Add multiple clocks to view the time in various cities around the world. Open Clock. From the World clock tab, you can: Add a city: Touch . Enter a city name or select a city from the list. Set the system date and time: Touch >...
  • Page 136 Tools Current network Home time zone time zone Only one clock is displayed when the local time zone is the same as the home time zone. Stopwatch Open Clock. Go to the Stopwatch tab and touch to start the stopwatch. While the stopwatch is running, touch to count laps.

  • Page 137: Sound Recorder

    Tools Sound recorder Recording sound Touch Recorder. Touch Start to start recording. Touch Pause or Resume to pause or resume the recording. Add a tag: Add a Quick tag or Photo tag for easy reference. Touch Stop, and enter the name. Then touch Save. Your phone will not ring if you receive a call during a recording.
  • Page 138 Tools Swipe down to open search box Touch and hold to Touch to play manage recordings recording Touch to create new recording Sort audio recordings Touch to toggle speaker and earpiece playback...

  • Page 139: System Features And Settings

    System Features and Settings Power on and off timer Use the power on and off timer to reduce power consumption and prevent disturbances when you're asleep. Open Settings, touchSmart assistance > Scheduled power on/off. Switch on Scheduled power off and Scheduled power on, and then configure the power on and off time and repeat settings.

  • Page 140: Input Method Settings

    System Features and Settings Input method settings Adding a keyboard Open Settings. Touch Advanced settings > Language & input and select Virtual keyboard under Keyboard & input methods. Touch Add virtual keyboard and switch on the keyboard that you want to add. After adding a keyboard, you can configure the keyboard settings to suit your needs.

  • Page 141: Airplane Mode

    System Features and Settings The pasted text will remain available in the clipboard until you cut or copy other content. Sharing text: Select the text you want to share and touch Share. Choose how you want to share the text and follow the onscreen instructions. Airplane mode To avoid interference, please enable airplane mode when you are on board a plane.
  • Page 142 System Features and Settings Enabling silent mode Enable silent mode to avoid disturbing others in quiet surroundings, such as when you are in a meeting. Open Settings. Touch Sound and switch on Silent mode. Vibrate in silent mode: When Silent mode is enabled and Vibrate in silent mode is switched on, your device will vibrate when you receive an incoming call or message.

  • Page 143: One-Hand Mode

    System Features and Settings One-hand mode Enable mini screen view or the shifting keyboard to make it easier to use your device with one hand. Open Settings. Touch Smart assistance > One-handed UI. You can: Shrink the screen: Switch on Mini screen view. The mini screen view will display texts and images in smaller sizes for easier operation.

  • Page 144: Gloves Mode

    System Features and Settings Enable the shifting keyboard: Switch on Shifting keyboard. The dialer, in-call menu, and lock screen dialpad will shrink to the corner of the screen for easier one-handed typing. Touch the arrow next to the keyboard to move the keyboard to the other side of the screen. Gloves mode Enable gloves mode so that you can continue to use your device when wearing gloves.

  • Page 145: Setting Up An Account

    System Features and Settings Open Settings. Touch Do not disturb and switch on Do not disturb. Touch Do not disturb mode. You can: Configure the incoming call and message settings: Select Allow only priority interruptions. Touch Define priority interruptions, and then touch Calls and Messages to set the contact range from whom you want to receive calls or messages.

  • Page 146: Viewing Memory And Storage Information

    System Features and Settings Touch in the top-right corner of the screen. Select Auto-sync data and follow the onscreen instructions. If the data sync switch is turned off, you can sync data manually by selecting an account and touching Viewing memory and storage information View storage and memory information, change the default storage location, and format the microSD card.

  • Page 147: Restoring Factory Settings

    System Features and Settings Configuring the location settings Features may vary depending on your carrier. Open Settings. Touch Security & privacy > Location access. Switch on Access my location, you can Use GPS, Wi-Fi, and mobile networks: Uses GPS and your phone's Internet connection. Enable this option for highly accurate positioning.

  • Page 148: Viewing Product Information

    For optimum results, use the OTA update feature or take your device to your nearest Huawei service center. Your personal data may be erased during a system update. Always back up important data before updating your device.

  • Page 149: Accessibility Features

    System Features and Settings Touch About phone to view the IMEI. Dual-SIM devices have two IMEIs. Viewing your device's specifications View your device's specifications using a few simple steps. You can view information about your processor, memory, screen resolution, and more. Open Settings.
  • Page 150 System Features and Settings Select an item: Touch an item with one finger to select it (it will not open). Your 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 151 System Features and Settings Text To Speech (TTS) output This feature converts text into speech for visually impaired users. Text To Speech (TTS) output requires TalkBack to be enabled. Open Settings. Touch Advanced settings > Accessibility. Switch on Text-to-speech output, and then select the desired speech synthesis engine and voice speed.

  • Page 152: Obtaining Help

    Obtaining help Read the Quick Start Guide included with your phone. Touch Settings > About phone > Legal information to read the legal information. Visit http://consumer.huawei.com/en/ for more information.

  • Page 153: Personal Information And Data Security

    Be sure to obtain third-party applications from a legitimate source. Downloaded third-party applications should be scanned for viruses. Install security software or patches released by Huawei or authorized third-party application providers. Using unauthorized third-party software to update your device may damage your device or put your personal information at risk.
  • Page 154 List of safety features Huawei phones come with a number of security features to keep your data secure. Lock screen style and Set a screen lock password to prevent unauthorized access to your password phone. For more information, see Changing the lock screen style.
  • Page 155 List of safety features User accounts: Create separate user accounts, each with their own Multi-user mode user profile and data. For more information, see Multi-user accounts. Create a secure storage space in which you can install private apps Adding a secure that other users cannot see or access.

  • Page 156: Legal Notice

    Huawei does not own the intellectual property of the third-party software and applications that are delivered with this product. Therefore, Huawei will not provide any warranty of any kind for third party software and applications. Neither will Huawei provide support to customers who use third-party software and applications, nor be responsible or liable for the functions or performance of third-party software and applications.
  • Page 157 Huawei shall not be responsible for the legality, quality, or any other aspects of any 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 158 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: VKY-L09...

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