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  • Page 1 User Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Exciting Features Custom Shooting Modes Manage Your Phone Gestures and Operations Smart Recognition Home Screen Notification Panel and Status Bar Set a Lock Screen Password to Protect Your Privacy Home Screen Management Contacts Managing Contacts Link Contact Information with Social Media Accounts Dialling Basic Calling Functions Enable VoLTE to Enjoy HD Calls...
  • Page 3 Contents Fingerprint Recognition: Enjoy Faster Navigation and Enhanced Security Enable or Disable Location Services PrivateSpace Enable App Lock Use Password Vault Wi-Fi and Network Turn Wi-Fi+ On or Off Apps and Notifications App Twin: Log in to Two Social Media Accounts at Once Storage Enable Memory Cleanup System...

  • Page 4: Custom Shooting Modes

    Exciting Features Custom Shooting Modes Want to discover new ways of using your camera besides the preset functions? You can download or delete shooting modes based on your needs. Download more shooting modes: Open Camera > More > Download. Select the shooting modes to download, and touch ADD.
  • Page 5 Exciting Features Enable App lock: Open Settings. Go to Security & privacy > App lock. When you first access App lock, select Lock screen password or Custom PIN as your App lock verification password. Enter your password as prompted and on the App lock screen, toggle on the switch for the apps you want to lock.
  • Page 6 Exciting Features Set Your Home Screen Wallpaper Tired of default wallpapers? Set a photo you like as your home screen wallpaper to personalise your home screen. Open Settings, and then go to Home screen & wallpaper > Wallpaper. 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.
  • Page 7 Exciting Features 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 8: Smart Recognition

    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 9: Notification Panel And Status Bar

    Home Screen Notification Panel and Status Bar Notification and Status Icons and Descriptions The icons on the status bar give you a quick overview of the general status of your device, including its network connection, battery level, and any new messages received when your device is in Silent mode.

  • Page 10: Set A Lock Screen Password To Protect Your Privacy

    Home Screen Do not disturb mode enabled USB cable connected Data saving mode enabled Bluetooth power Hotspot enabled Optimiser reminder Can't connect a call on current Unstable signal network Select-to-speak enabled Screen time management enabled Notification icons: When there is a new message, notification or reminder on your device, the relevant icon will be displayed in the status bar.

  • Page 11: Home Screen Management

    Home Screen screen password, follow the prompts to set up a PIN. Alternatively, touch Change unlock method, and set 4-digit PIN or Custom PIN. Set a pattern: Unlock your Phone by drawing a preset pattern on the screen. For better security, use a pattern that includes overlapping line segments.

  • Page 12: Contacts

    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 13 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 14: Managing Contacts

    Contacts Managing Contacts Import and Export Contacts When you switch to a new device, you'll need to transfer your existing contacts. Open Contacts, go to > Settings > Import/Export, and then select one of the following: Import contacts: Select Import from storage, Import via Bluetooth, or Import from SIM and follow the onscreen instructions.
  • Page 15 Contacts View contact information provided by LinkedIn: Open a LinkedIn contact and touch View LinkedIn profile online. Unlink a LinkedIn contact: Open Contacts, go to > Settings > LinkedIn, and select Disassociate.

  • Page 16: Basic Calling Functions

    Dialling Basic Calling Functions Enable Call Waiting to Never Miss Important Third-Party Calls Receiving an incoming call while you're already on a call? Call waiting allows you to answer the new call and then switch between the two calls. Some network providers may not support this feature. Open Phone, go to >...

  • Page 17: Use Vowi-Fi For A New Calling Experience

    Dialling After the setting is complete, select the contact you want to call and touch to make a video call. You can also touch on the screen during a voice call to switch to a video call. Use VoWi-Fi for a New Calling Experience You can use VoWi-Fi to make voice and video calls in any location that has a Wi-Fi network, even when there is no mobile Phone network reception.

  • Page 18: Adjust Camera Settings

    Camera Adjust Camera Settings Open Camera and touch to access the Settings screen. From here you can: Adjust the camera resolution: Touch Resolution and select the desired resolution. This feature is not available in some modes. Enable Location tag: Enable Location tag to tag your location in photos. Add watermarks: Enable Add watermark to allow your device to automatically add a watermark to photos and videos.

  • Page 19: Gallery

    Moving pictures can be shared directly through Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Huawei Share, and more. The receiving device must be a HONOR 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 20: Photo Management

    Gallery Photo Management Photo Recognition Helps You Sort Photos Intelligently Is sorting your photos taking too long? Are you having a hard time finding the photo you're looking for? Photo recognition can automatically sort your photos into categories such as portraits, locations, scenery, and food in Gallery, so you can quickly find what you're looking for.
  • Page 21 Gallery Recover deleted photos and videos: In the Recently deleted album, touch and hold a photo or video until the icon appears. Select the items you want to recover and touch to restore them to their original albums. If the original album has been deleted, a new one will be created.

  • Page 22: Use Auto-Launch To Prevent Unwanted App Activities

    Optimiser Use Auto-launch to Prevent Unwanted App Activities Worried about third-party apps secretly running, occupying system resources, and consuming power in the background? Use Auto-launch to help you identify and prohibit unwanted app activities. Open Optimiser, touch > App launch, and you can: Automatically manage apps: Enable Manage all automatically or toggle on the switches for individual apps.

  • Page 23: Check Your Screen Time

    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.

  • Page 24: Set And Use Multiple Users

    HUAWEI ID and Multiple Users Set and Use Multiple Users Want to have more than one user account on your Phone to keep your work and personal life separate? You can add multiple users to your Phone and switch between them with a single touch. Add Users or Guests A maximum of three users and one guest can be added.
  • Page 25 HUAWEI ID and Multiple Users Touch Settings, and go to Users & accounts > Users. Then, touch the username or profile picture of the desired user. You will be prompted to enter the password to unlock the screen when switching back to the owner from another user.
  • Page 26 Device Connection Introduction to NFC Near Field Communication (NFC) is a technology that enables short-distance wireless communication. Through NFC's contactless communication, two devices can transfer data in real time when they are within 10 cm (4 inches) of each other. In addition to data transfer, NFC also allows you to share apps, top up transport cards, check balances, and make payments.
  • Page 27 Device Connection Read/Write mode: Supports reading and writing NFC tags. Cards and products must support reading and writing NFC tags Read and write/P2P must be enabled on the NFC settings screen if available. This feature may vary depending on your network provider. Scenarios Use top-up apps to top up both physical and emulated transport cards, as well as to check balances.

  • Page 28: Transfer Data Between Your Phone And Computer

    Device Connection Use NFC to send data: Open Settings, then touch Device connectivity and enable NFC and Huawei Beam. Select the files to be sent and touch Share > Huawei Beam. Keep your Phone unlocked and the screen on. Place the NFC detection areas of both devices close together. Once a connection is established, the transmitting device will play an audio prompt and the sharing screen will minimise.

  • Page 29: Huawei Share

    Device Connection Use a USB cable to connect your Phone to the computer, you can then select a default connection method. You can transfer photos and files between your Phone and computer, or charge your Phone through the USB connection to your computer. Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, then touch Settings >...
  • Page 30 Device Connection Use Huawei Share to send files: Select the files you want to share and then touch Share. To send files, select the receiving device from the list of nearby devices and confirm. Use Huawei Share to receive files: Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, and then touch to enable Huawei Share.
  • Page 31 Device Connection This function is supported on Mac computers running iOS 10.8 or later.

  • Page 32: Fingerprint Recognition: Enjoy Faster Navigation And Enhanced Security

    Security and Privacy Fingerprint Recognition: Enjoy Faster Navigation and Enhanced Security Fingerprint recognition not only allows you to unlock your Phone 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 33 Security and Privacy private information in a hidden space within your device that can only be accessed with your fingerprint or password. You can add up to three users to Phone and PrivateSpace on your Users. If you have already added three users under Settings >...
  • Page 34 Security and Privacy In PrivateSpace, open Settings and go to Security & privacy > PrivateSpace. Touch MainSpace to PrivateSpace or PrivateSpace to MainSpace. Follow the onscreen instructions to select files and transfer them to the target location. Files stored on your device or NM card can be transferred from your MainSpace to your PrivateSpace.

  • Page 35: Enable App Lock

    Security and Privacy Modify your PrivateSpace password: Enter the MainSpace, open Settings, and go to Security & privacy > PrivateSpace. Touch > Reset password. Follow the onscreen instructions to enter your MainSpace password and the answer to the security question, and then set your PrivateSpace password.

  • Page 36: Wi-Fi And Network

    Wi-Fi and Network Turn Wi-Fi+ On or Off Open Settings, go to Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi > > Wi-Fi+, and choose to enable or disable Wi-Fi+. Your Phone will automatically connect to the optimal network available after Wi-Fi+ is enabled. Wi-Fi+ may automatically switch to your mobile data network, depending on strength of Wi-Fi+ signals in your area.

  • Page 37: 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 38: Storage

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

  • Page 39: 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. Enable Colour Correction Colour correction enables your device to compensate for colour blindness.

  • Page 40: System Update

    System Update Update the Device System Online Before installing the update, connect your device to the Internet. Online updates consume mobile data, so it is recommended that you use a Wi-Fi network. Make sure that the battery level remains above 30% during the update. Using unauthorised third-party software to update your device may damage your device or put your personal information at risk.

  • Page 41: Legal Notice

    Legal Notice Legal Notice Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. 2019. All rights reserved. This document, whether in part or whole, shall not be reproduced or transmitted in any way, shape, or form without the prior written consent of Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. and its affiliates ("Huawei").

  • Page 42: Personal Information And Data Security

    Legal Notice Third-party software and applications services may be interrupted or terminated at any time, and Huawei does not guarantee the availability of any content or service. Third-party service providers provide content and services through network or transmission tools outside of the control of 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 43: Obtaining Help

    Legal Notice Put your device in a safe place to prevent unauthorised use. Set your device screen to lock and set a password or unlock pattern. Periodically back up personal information stored on your SIM card, memory card or your device memory.
  • Page 44 This guide is for reference only. The actual product, including but not limited to the color, size, and screen layout, may vary. All statements, information, and recommendations in this guide do not constitute a warranty of any kind, express or implied.

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