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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Exciting Features Featured Usage Tips Camera Tips Manage Your Phone New Device New Device Configuration Gestures and Operations Smart Recognition Screenshots and Screen Recording Home Screen Navigation Bar Use Shortcut Switches to Quickly Enable Frequently Used Features Notification Panel and Status Bar Screen Lock and Unlock Home Screen Management Contacts...
  • Page 3 Check Your Screen Time Use Recorder to Make Audio Notes Device Connection Connect Your Phone to Bluetooth Devices Transfer Data between Your Phone and Computer Huawei Share Security and Privacy Fingerprint Enable or Disable Location Services Enable App Lock Backup and Restoration...
  • Page 4 Contents Enable Eye Comfort Mode to Prevent Eye Strain More Display Settings Storage Enable Memory Cleanup Smart Assistance Access Device Functions from Anywhere with Navigation Dock System Change the Input Method Accessibility General Settings System Update Performing an Online Update Legal Notice Legal Notice Personal Information and Data Security...

  • Page 5: Exciting Features

    Exciting Features Featured Usage Tips Access Device Functions from Anywhere with Navigation Dock In order to close an app or return to the home screen, you must use the navigation bar at the bottom of your device. You can enable the Navigation dock feature on your device to avoid using navigation buttons and to comfortably operate your device with one hand.
  • Page 6 Exciting Features Intelligently identifies photographing scenes and improves photo effects: AI camera disabled. supports multiple scenes, such as the stage, beach, blue sky, greenery, and text scenes. After smart identification, AI camera disabled. automatically adjusts the colour and brightness of the camera and recommends an optimal mode (such as the portrait, greenery, or text mode) to improve photo effects.
  • Page 7 Exciting Features Use Pro Mode to Take Scenic Photos Want to make your scenic photos more vibrant and interesting? Use Pro mode to take unique and personalised scenic photos. Go to Camera > More > Pro to enter Pro mode. Select a metering mode based on the shooting subject: Touch , and select a metering mode.

  • Page 8: Manage Your Phone

    Exciting Features When shooting under sunlight, you can select . In a weak light environment, you can select Touch to adjust the colour temperature. If you want to give your photo a cosy, nostalgic tone, increase the K value. For a cold, calm or futuristic tone, lower the K value. Adjust AF based on the shooting subject: Touch , and drag the AF slider to your desired value.
  • Page 9 Exciting Features Open Settings, and then go to Home screen & wallpaper > Wallpaper. You can: Set a picture as your home screen wallpaper: Touch Gallery or select a preset wallpaper in your device, and follow the onscreen instructions to select Lock screen, Home screen or Both. Set a photo as your wallpaper from Gallery: Have a great photo you want to set as your wallpaper? In Gallery, open the photo that you like, go to...
  • Page 10 Exciting Features Move widgets: Touch and hold a widget on the home screen until your device vibrates. Drag the widget to any position on the screen. Use App Drawer to Store Apps Want to store your apps in one location on your home screen to make your home screen look cleaner? You can enable app drawer on your home screen to store all your apps and free up space on your home screen.

  • Page 11: New Device

    New Device New Device Configuration Connecting to the Internet Connect to Wi-Fi networks effortlessly with your device. Connecting to a Wi-Fi network Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel. Touch and hold to open the Wi-Fi settings screen. Switch on Wi-Fi.
  • Page 12 New Device Connect to Wi-Fi By connecting your device to a Wi-Fi network, you can effectively save mobile data. To avoid potential security risks (such as unauthorised access to your personal data and financial information), please exercise caution when connecting to a public Wi-Fi network. Connect to a Wi-Fi Network: Open Settings, go to Wireless &...

  • Page 13: Gestures And Operations

    Gestures and Operations Smart Recognition Scan to Translate Effortlessly HiVision can help you quickly translate foreign text. This feature requires an Internet connection. Connect to a Wi-Fi network to avoid incurring unnecessary data charges. This translation feature currently supports Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean, French, Russian, Spanish, Italian, German, and Portuguese.
  • Page 14 Gestures and Operations After taking the screenshot, touch to edit or share the screenshot. The screenshot will be saved in Gallery by default. Record Exciting Moments on Your Screen The screen recording feature comes in handy when you are making tutorial videos or if you want to record your gaming exploits to share with your friends using your Phone.
  • Page 15 Gestures and Operations You can view your screen recordings in Gallery.

  • Page 16: Home Screen

    Home Screen Navigation Bar Configure Your Navigation Bar Layout Using the navigation bar, you can conveniently access the home screen, return to the previous page, exit an app, or view recent apps used. To configure your navigation bar layout, open Settings, then go to System >...

  • Page 17: Use Shortcut Switches To Quickly Enable Frequently Used Features

    Home Screen Switch to a recently used app: Swipe left or right on the screen to find the app you want to use, and touch the app tab. Close an app: Swipe up on an app tab to close the corresponding app. Close all apps: Touch to close all apps.
  • Page 18 Home Screen The network status icons may vary by regions and service providers. Signal strength No signal 4G+ network connected 3G network connected 4G network connected HSPA network connected 2G network connected LTE network connected LTE+ network connected NFC enabled HSPA+ network connected Airplane mode enabled VoLTE available...
  • Page 19 Home Screen Missed calls New emails Downloading data New voicemails Events reminder Uploading data Synchronising data Memory full Sign-in or synchronisation problem Synchronisation failed VPN connected More notifications Open the Notification Panel to Get Important Information Check the notifications and the operating status of your device on the status bar. When there is a notification reminder, you can turn on the screen and swipe down from the status bar to view the notification.

  • Page 20: Screen Lock And Unlock

    Home Screen Open Settings, and touch Notifications. From here you can: Block notifications from an app: Select the app, then disable Allow notifications. Block notifications from all apps: Select Batch management, then disable All. Customise Notification Settings Customise the notification settings to use your device the way you want. Open Settings, then go to Notifications >...

  • Page 21: Home Screen Management

    Home Screen Unlock your device using a fingerprint: If your device supports fingerprint unlock, this is the recommended unlock method. Using a fingerprint is a secure and quick way to unlock the device. After setting a lock screen password, touch Add in the dialog box that pops up and follow the onscreen prompts to enrol your fingerprints.
  • Page 22 Home Screen Delete a folder: Open a folder, touch , deselect all the apps, then touch OK. The folder will be deleted and all app icons in the folder will be moved to your home screen. Rename a folder: Open a folder and touch the folder name to enter a new name. Add or remove app icons from a folder: Open a folder and touch .
  • Page 23 Home Screen Set a default home screen page: Touch in the upper part of the home screen to set the selected screen page as your default home screen page. Set Your Home Screen Wallpaper Tired of default wallpapers? Set a photo you like as your home screen wallpaper to personalise your home screen.
  • Page 24 Home Screen Check that there are enough empty spaces on the home screen for the widget. If there is not enough space, add an empty screen page or free up some space on the current home screen page. Delete widgets: Touch and hold a widget on the home screen until your device vibrates, and then select Remove.

  • Page 25: Contacts

    Contacts Managing Contacts Manage Your Contacts The Contacts app gives you a variety of features for managing your contacts. You can simplify your contacts list, choose to view contacts only on your device or SIM card, and easily find your frequent contacts.
  • Page 26 Contacts Delete a group: From the groups list, touch and hold a group, and then touch Delete. Add Contacts to the Blocklist or Trustlist Add contacts to the blocklist to avoid receiving nuisance or spam calls. Add contacts to the trustlist to receive calls only from numbers on this list.

  • Page 27: Dialling

    Dialling Basic Calling Functions Make Calls On the dialler screen of your device, enter part of the phone number, the first letter of the contact's name, or the contact's initials to find a contact. Open Dialler. From the dialler screen, enter the phone number, the first letter of the contact's name, or the contact's initials (for example, enter "jl"...

  • Page 28: Volte

    Dialling Open Dialler and touch to hide the dialpad. You can now perform one of the following: Delete a single record: Touch and hold an entry, then touch Delete entry. Delete multiple records: Go to > Delete multiple entries, select the entries you want to delete or Select all, then touch Activate International Roaming for Borderless Communication When you travel abroad for work or a holiday, you can make calls when your device is roaming...

  • Page 29: Message

    Message Basic Messaging Functions Send Messages Text messages give you a quick and easy way to communicate with friends, family and colleagues. In addition to text, you can also add emojis or insert pictures and audio files to enrich your messages. Send a message: Open Messages.
  • Page 30 Message Unblock messages: Touch and touch Blocked contacts. Touch at the end of the phone number to unblock the number. Set MMS Message Automatic Download Rules Set MMS message automatic download rules to prevent costly mobile data usage. Open Messages and touch .

  • Page 31: Camera

    Camera Basic Camera Functions Use Basic Camera Features Learn about the basic features of your camera to take better photos. Take a photo: Open Camera. In the viewfinder, touch or press the Volume down button to take a photo. Select a camera mode: Open Camera and choose a preinstalled camera mode in the lower part of the screen.
  • Page 32 Camera Automatically track moving objects: Touch on the video recording screen and enable AI zoom. Go back to the video recording screen and tap on the object you wish to track. Then touch the object again to confirm. AI zoom is only available in standard recording mode when you use the rear camera. AI zoom tracks moving objects only when the zoom level is between 0.6x and 5x (value displayed to the right of the viewfinder).

  • Page 33: Ai Camera Disabled., Intelligent Photo Scene Identification

    Camera AI camera disabled., Intelligent Photo Scene Identification AI camera disabled. can automatically identify your current photography scene and intelligently adjust the colour and brightness of the photo, so you don't need to repeatedly adjust your camera for the perfect shot. AI camera disabled.

  • Page 34: Use Portrait Mode To Take Stunning Portraits

    Camera AI camera disabled. is only available when you take photos using the rear camera. Master AI is automatically disabled when you switch to Portrait mode, Wide aperture mode, or Moving picture mode. Use Portrait Mode to Take Stunning Portraits Make your selfies and group shots even more beautiful.

  • Page 35: Use Pro Mode To Take Scenic Photos

    Camera Touch at the bottom of the screen to configure the shooting direction. Hold your Phone steady, and then touch to start shooting. Slowly move the Phone in the direction indicated, holding the device steady and ensuring that the arrow stays level with the centre line.

  • Page 36: Light Painting Mode

    Camera The recommended shutter speed for static scenes (such as mountains) is between 1/80 and 1/125, and faster for moving subjects (such as waves). For best results, use a tripod when shooting a moving subject. Adjust exposure compensation: Touch , and drag the EV slider to your desired value. Adjust AWB: Touch , and drag the AWB slider to your desired value.
  • Page 37 Camera Use Tail Light Trails to Capture the Lights of the City Tail light trails lets you create artistic photos of car tail lights at night. Shoot from a distance and slightly above your subject for best results. Ensure that car headlights do not point directly at the camera, as this can overexpose the image.
  • Page 38 Camera Use Light Graffiti to Create Light Patterns Light graffiti lets you create patterns or write words by moving a light source in front of the camera. Find a dark location away from other light sources and ensure that the subject's silhouette is not visible.
  • Page 39 Camera Capture Rivers and Waterfalls with Silky Water The Silky water feature lets you capture silky smooth photos of waterfalls and rivers. This feature works best with a stream or waterfall with lots of water. Place your device on a tripod or solid surface so that it does not move during the exposure. Go to Camera >...
  • Page 40 Camera Use Star Track to Capture the Beauty of Stars Star track allows you to capture the movement of stars in the night sky. For best results, choose a clear night in a location free of light pollution with an unobstructed view of the sky.

  • Page 41: More Capture Modes

    Camera More Capture Modes Use Time-Lapse to Create a Short Video Use Time-lapse mode to capture images over a long period of time and condense them into a short video. Capture and watch nature in its entirety: blooming flowers, drifting clouds, or even star trails against the night sky.
  • Page 42 Moving pictures can be shared directly through Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Huawei Share, and more. The receiving device must be a Huawei device that supports the capture of moving pictures in order to play the moving picture effect. When you share moving pictures to third-party apps or...

  • Page 43: Gallery

    Gallery Photo Management Edit Photos Crop, rotate, and apply a variety of effects (such as graffiti, custom watermarks, and filters) to your photos in Gallery. Open Gallery, select the photo you want to edit, then touch . Edit the photo in the following ways: Rotate: Touch and drag the angle wheel to the desired orientation.
  • Page 44 Gallery View shooting settings: Touch and scroll down to view details about the photo in the pop- up box, including ISO (sensitivity), EV (exposure compensation), and resolution. Rename the photo: Touch > Rename to enter a new name. Set the photo as a home screen wallpaper or contact picture: Go to >...
  • Page 45 Gallery Hide albums: Hide albums that you don't want others to see to ensure personal privacy. On the Albums tab, go to > Hide albums and toggle the switches on for albums that you want to hide. Camera, Videos, My favourites and Screenshots albums cannot be hidden. Delete photos and videos: Touch and hold a photo or album until the icon appears.

  • Page 46: Phone Manager

    Phone Manager Use Optimise Have you noticed that your device has slowed down recently? Do you worry that it might be vulnerable to malware and other security threats? Use Optimise to make your device run smoother and protect it from security threats. Open Phone Manager, and touch OPTIMISE.
  • Page 47 Phone Manager device was charging. Gaps between the bars mean it was not charging. This feature does not consume power. Touch Battery usage to view power-intensive apps and hardware. Enable Smart resolution to save power: Smart resolution automatically decreases the resolution of your device to save power.

  • Page 48: Add Email Accounts

    After configuration, the system will open the Inbox screen by default. Manage Email Accounts You can manage multiple email accounts concurrently on your Huawei Phone. Open Email. You can: Check emails: On the Inbox screen, touch , and then select an email account to view the list of your emails.

  • Page 49: Calendar

    Calendar Navigate the Calendar Want to bring order to your busy life? Try using the app Calendar on your Huawei Phone to manage your daily schedule. Create an event: Open Calendar, touch , and enter your event information including title, location, and start and end times.

  • Page 50: Clock

    Clock Use the Clock You can find various functions, including alarm, world clock, stopwatch, or timer in Clock. View the time all over the world: Open Clock, touch on the World clock tab, and enter the name of a city or select one from the list of cities. Touch to set the date and time.
  • Page 51 Clock Two times will only be displayed if you are in a different region than the one you selected as your home city; otherwise you will only see one.

  • Page 52: Notepad

    Notepad Manage Your Notes to Keep Your Records in Order Want to share important notes or add something to favourites? Manage your notes to keep your records in order. Share a note: Want to send your meeting notes to your colleague? On the list page of All notes or All to-dos, open the note you want to share, then touch to select a sharing method and follow the onscreen prompts.

  • Page 53: Utilities

    Utilities Check Your Screen Time Digital balance allows you to check the app usage, helps you manage your screen time and guides you towards healthier device usage habits. To check your device usage, open Settings, and go to Digital balance > More. Check today's screen time: Touch Today, and you can check your Screen time, App usage, Unlocks, and EXTENSIONS.

  • Page 54: Device Connection

    You can also connect your Phone to Bluetooth wearables to record and manage fitness data. Connecting Bluetooth devices to your Phone does not increase power consumption significantly. Bluetooth protocols used by Huawei devices and their functions: HFP, HSP Make calls...

  • Page 55: Transfer Data Between Your Phone And Computer

    Device Connection Tethering Connect to Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) devices Enable or disable Bluetooth: From the home screen, swipe down from the status bar, open the shortcuts panel, and then touch to enable or disable Bluetooth. Touch and hold to open the Bluetooth settings screen.

  • Page 56: Huawei Share

    Huawei Share supports data transfers between the following devices: Between mobile phones and tablets: You can use Huawei Share to share photos, and files on your Phone with other phones or tablets. Touch and hold the photos, and files you want to share, then select Huawei Share from the sharing option to enjoy a simple and easy sharing process that doesn't consume your mobile data.
  • Page 57 Huawei Share uses Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to transfer data. When Huawei Share is enabled, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are both automatically enabled. Use Huawei Share to send files: Select the files you want to share and then touch Share. To send files, select the receiving device from the list of nearby devices and confirm.
  • Page 58 Huawei Share's one-touch printing feature is convenient and easy to use. To start using it, swipe down from the status bar to display all shortcuts, and enable Huawei Share. Select the file you want to print, and then touch Share. If a supported printer is nearby, your device can easily detect it. Just touch the printer's name, adjust any specifications on the preview screen, and then touch PRINT.

  • Page 59: Security And Privacy

    Security and Privacy Fingerprint Fingerprint Recognition: Enjoy Faster Navigation and Enhanced Security Fingerprint recognition not only allows you to unlock your device faster, it also provides added security to your personal information. You can use your fingerprint to: Unlock your screen with a single touch: Want to avoid the hassle of using PIN codes and patterns to unlock your screen? Use your fingerprint to quickly and securely unlock your screen with a single touch.
  • Page 60 Security and Privacy Fingerprint unlocking is only available when your unlock method is set to Pattern, PIN or Password. You will be required to unlock your Phone using the screen unlock password after the device is restarted or if your fingerprint is not recognised. Before enrolling a fingerprint, make sure your finger is clean and dry.

  • Page 61: Enable Or Disable Location Services

    Features may vary depending on your network provider. Huawei only uses location data to provide you with necessary functions and services, not for the purpose of identifying and collecting your private information. Set indoor positioning assistance: Open Settings, go to Security &...

  • Page 62: Backup And Restoration

    Restore all settings: This will restore your device's initial network settings, fingerprint data, face data, and lock screen passwords. It won't reset settings for Find my Phone or HUAWEI ID, nor will it delete any data or files.

  • Page 63: Wi-Fi And Network

    Wi-Fi and Network Wi-Fi Introduction to Wi-Fi+ Wi-Fi+ intelligently connects to Wi-Fi networks to save mobile data consumption. When your device detects a known or free Wi-Fi network, it will automatically turn on Wi-Fi and connect to the network. Your device will also automatically select the optimal network in the area for the best Internet connection.
  • Page 64 Transfer Data Using Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct allows you to rapidly transfer data between Huawei devices. Wi-Fi Direct is faster than Bluetooth and does not require devices to be paired. It is better suited to transferring large files over...

  • Page 65: Connecting To The Internet

    Wi-Fi and Network Send files with Wi-Fi Direct: Open Files, touch and hold a file you want to send, and go to More > Share > Wi-Fi Direct. When another device is detected, touch its name to establish the connection and begin file transfer. Receive files with Wi-Fi Direct: Enable Wi-Fi.

  • Page 66: Share Your Mobile Network With Other Devices

    Wi-Fi and Network Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel. Touch to enable mobile data. To save battery power and reduce data usage, disable your mobile data connection when you don't need it. Share Your Mobile Network with Other Devices You can share your mobile data with your friends.

  • Page 67: Apps And Notifications

    Apps and Notifications App Twin: Log in to Two Social Media Accounts at Once Have you ever wished you could log in to two WeChat and Facebook accounts on your Phone without the hassle of constantly switching between them? App twin lets you log in to two WeChat and Facebook accounts at the same time, allowing you to keep your work and private life separate.

  • Page 68: Sound And Display

    Sound and Display Set Up Do Not Disturb Mode Do not disturb mode blocks calls from strangers and only notifies you when you receive calls and messages from chosen contacts. Open Settings, go to Sounds > Do not disturb, enable Do not disturb, then touch Do not disturb mode to select one of the following options: Allow calls and messages from important contacts: Select Allow priority interruptions only, then touch Define priority interruptions to configure which contacts can call or message you.

  • Page 69: Enable Eye Comfort Mode To Prevent Eye Strain

    Sound and Display Set your device to Silent mode: From the Sounds screen, enable Silent mode, then enable Vibrate in silent mode. Now when you receive an incoming call, your screen will light up and your device will vibrate. Customise your ringtone and notification sound: From the Sounds screen, choose a ringtone or notification sound according to your personal preference.
  • Page 70 Sound and Display Quickly access frequently used app features: Touch and hold an app icon, and then touch a frequently used feature to access it. For example, to take a selfie, touch and hold the Camera icon, and then touch Selfie in the pop-up menu to create a selfie shortcut. Add shortcuts to your home screen: Touch and hold an app icon on your home screen to bring up the menu.

  • Page 71: Enable Memory Cleanup

    Storage Enable Memory Cleanup Your device may slow down over time as your storage space gets smaller. Use Memory cleanup to free up storage space, improve system performance, and keep your device running smoothly. Open Phone Manager, then touch Cleanup to clean up memory and clear the cache to optimise performance with one touch.

  • Page 72: Smart Assistance

    Smart Assistance Access Device Functions from Anywhere with Navigation Dock In order to close an app or return to the home screen, you must use the navigation bar at the bottom of your device. You can enable the Navigation dock feature on your device to avoid using navigation buttons and to comfortably operate your device with one hand.

  • Page 73: System

    System Change the Input Method You can change the input method on your device as desired. Switch the input method: Open Settings, go to System > Language & input > Default keyboard, and select an input method. Accessibility Enable TalkBack to Have Onscreen Content Read Aloud Your device reads aloud content on the screen that you touch, select, or activate, helping you interact with your device when you can't read content on your screen clearly.
  • Page 74 System Select an item: Touch an item with one finger to select it (not open it). Your device will read out the content of the selected item. Open an item: Double-tap any part of the screen using one finger to confirm your selection from the previous step.

  • Page 75: General Settings

    System Use Text-to-Speech Output with TalkBack The text-to-speech feature can read aloud texts on the screen of your device. It can also be used with TalkBack to help you interact with your device when you can't read content on your screen clearly. Open Settings, go to Smart assistance >...
  • Page 76 System Set dual clocks on your lock screen: When you are roaming outside of your home country, your device will automatically display the local date and time provided by the local mobile network. Enable Dual clocks and set Home city to display dual clocks on your lock screen. One clock will display the local time and the other clock will display the time in your home country.
  • Page 77 System & networks > Wi-Fi. Enable Wi-Fi, touch > Wi-Fi Direct, and then select your printer from the list of detected devices. Connect to your router: On your printer, enable Wi-Fi and connect to your home router. On your Phone, open Settings and go to Wireless &...

  • Page 78: System Update

    Phone to cease functioning or disclose your personal information. For best results, update your system using the online update feature, or take your Phone to your nearest Huawei service center. Always back up your data before updating your Phone to avoid potential data loss.

  • Page 79: 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 80 Huawei. To the greatest extent permitted by applicable law, it is explicitly stated that Huawei shall not compensate or be liable for services provided by third-party service providers, or the interruption or termination of third-party contents or services.

  • Page 81: Personal Information And Data Security

    It is recommended that you update through your device's online update feature or download official update packages for your device model from Huawei. Some applications require and transmit location information. As a result, a third-party may be able to share your location information.
  • Page 82 Your phone can properly power on only after the identity authentication passes. Please visit http://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/hotline for recent updated hotline and email address in your country or region. Model: STK-LX1...

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