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  • Page 1 User Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Show Date and Time When the Screen Is Off Smart Features AI Lens AI Touch Multi-screen Collaboration Multi-screen Collaboration Between Your Tablet and Phone Huawei Print Multi-Device Collaboration Audio Control Panel Camera and Gallery Take Photos Shoot in Portrait, Night, and Wide Aperture Modes...
  • Page 3 Contents Biometrics & Password Security About Phone...

  • Page 4: Basic Gestures

    Essentials Basic Gestures Basic Gestures and Shortcuts System Navigation Gestures Go to Settings > System & updates > System navigation and make sure that Gestures is selected. Return to the previous screen Swipe in from the left or right edges to return to the previous screen. Back to home screen Swipe up from the bottom to go to the home screen.
  • Page 5 Essentials Switch between apps Slide across the bottom edge of the screen to switch between apps. • Before using this gesture, touch Settings on the System navigation screen, and ensure that Slide across bottom to switch apps is enabled. Swipe across the bottom of the screen in an arc to switch between apps. •...
  • Page 6 Essentials More Gestures Access Home screen editing mode Pinch two fingers together on the home screen. Display the shortcut panel on the lock screen Turn on the screen and swipe up from the bottom of the lock screen. Display the search bar Swipe down from the middle of the home screen.

  • Page 7: Lock And Unlock Your Screen

    Essentials Turn down volume Press the Volume down button. Take a screenshot Press the Volume down and Power buttons simultaneously. Some products do not have volume buttons. Lock and Unlock Your Screen Lock and Unlock Your Screen Lock the Screen If your phone remains inactive for a period of time, it will automatically lock the screen and enter sleep mode to save power.

  • Page 8: Get Familiar With The Home Screen

    Essentials Use Face Unlock Turn on the screen and align it with your face. Your phone will unlock once your face is recognized. Use Fingerprint Unlock Once the screen is turned on, the fingerprint icon will display on the screen. Touch the icon with an enrolled finger to unlock the screen.
  • Page 9 Essentials Notification and Status Icons Network status icons may vary depending on your region or network service provider. Supported functions vary depending on the device model. Some of the following icons may not be applicable to your phone. 5G network connected 4G network connected 3G network connected 2G network connected...

  • Page 10: Control Panel

    Essentials Headset with a microphone Headset connected connected In call VoLTE enabled Missed call There are unread messages. Silent mode Vibration NFC enabled Do Not Disturb mode enabled Syncing… Syncing failed Performance mode enabled New email Event reminder More notifications Control Panel Introduction to Control Panel You can easily manage and control media playback, shortcuts, and Device+ in the Control...
  • Page 11 (such as Visions and Bluetooth headsets). Shortcut controls: To enable, disable, or set frequently used features. • Device+: Automatically discovers nearby devices logged in to the same HUAWEI ID and • allows you to link them so they work together as one.
  • Page 12 Essentials Turn on a Shortcut Switch Swipe down from the upper right edge of the screen to display Control Panel and touch to expand the shortcut switches panel (depending on your device model). The figures are for reference only. Touch a shortcut switch to enable or disable the corresponding feature. •...
  • Page 13 Connect your phone to an audio device via Bluetooth or other methods. After a Vision product is connected to your phone via Bluetooth, you can also connect it to the same Wi-Fi network and log in to the same HUAWEI ID as your phone to perform more operations.
  • Page 14 Computer: Enable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, and ensure that it is logged in to the same • HUAWEI ID as your phone and can access the Internet. Vision: Ensure that it is connected to the same LAN and logged in to the same HUAWEI ID • as your phone.

  • Page 15: Screenshots & Screen Recording

    Essentials The figures are for reference only. Use Multi-Screen Collaboration on a Computer or Tablet You can view or edit files on your phone using your computer or tablet, drag files across devices, and even use phone apps on your computer or tablet. Swipe down from the upper right edge of your phone to display Control Panel.
  • Page 16 Essentials Use Knuckle Gestures to Take a Partial Screenshot The figures are for reference only. Knock on the screen with a knuckle and hold to draw an outline around the part of the screen that you want to capture. Make sure that your knuckle does not leave the screen. The screen will display the movement trajectory of your knuckle and take a screenshot of the selected area.

  • Page 17: Enter Text

    Enter Text Use Celia Keyboard Celia Keyboard is a secure and intuitive keyboard developed by Huawei. It supports efficient voice inputs, smooth handwriting, an emulated mechanical keyboard, as well as 170+ input languages. If Celia Keyboard is not yet installed on your device, search for and install it in AppGallery.

  • Page 18: Multi-Window

    Essentials On the input keyboard, go to > Theme and select a skin. • Set the font Go to Celia Keyboard > Font and select a font. Set the keyboard sound and vibration effects You can set the keyboard sound and vibration effects using one of the following methods: Go to Celia Keyboard >...
  • Page 19 Essentials Enable split-screen mode: Open an app and swipe inward from the left or right edge and hold to bring up the Multi- Window dock. Drag an app icon out of the Multi-Window dock. Switch the split-screen panes: Touch and hold at the top of a split-screen pane until the pane shrinks, then drag it to the other side of the screen to switch panes.
  • Page 20 Essentials Drag a document: Select a document from one split-screen window and drag it to the • other window. Use the Floating Window Open a floating window while gaming, and you can chat with a friend without missing a second of the action. Display the floating window: Swipe inward from the left or right edge and hold to bring up the Multi-Window dock.

  • Page 21: Show Date And Time When The Screen Is Off

    Essentials This feature is unavailable in some apps. Open the Email app. Touch a link or attachment in the Email app to open it in the floating window. Open a link: Touch a link in the Email app to display it in a floating window. •...
  • Page 22 Essentials Touch Apply. Create an Artistic Image for Always On Display You can choose from multiple modern art styles (such as the Mondrian style). You can also specify the color scheme for the artistic image, by taking a photo or choosing from your favorite photos.

  • Page 23: Smart Features

    Smart Features AI Lens Enable AI Lens There are several methods for you to access AI Lens. From Camera Open Camera, select Photo mode, and touch to access AI Lens. From the Lock Screen When the screen is locked, turn it on, swipe up from the bottom to open the shortcuts panel, and touch to unlock the screen and access AI Lens.

  • Page 24: Ai Touch

    Smart Features Scan to Learn More AI Lens allows you to learn more about artworks or landmarks you see by scanning the objects with your camera. Scan to Learn More Using Camera Go to Camera > Photo, touch , and then touch (depending on your device model).
  • Page 25 Open Files in the device window, and drag a document from your PC to the device window. • The file will be saved in the folder that is open in Files, or in the Huawei Share folder by default. Open a file in the device window on the PC, then drag a picture or text from Notepad to •...
  • Page 26 Ensure that PC Manager is running version 9.1 or later. Access Phone Apps and Files on Your Computer After Multi-screen Collaboration is enabled between your phone and Huawei or Honor laptops, you can use a mouse and keyboard on your laptop to access your phone apps and files.

  • Page 27: Multi-Screen Collaboration Between Your Tablet And Phone

    Smart Features To view information about the text you have copied recently, click the Notification Center icon on the PC, then select the Clipboard tab. Send messages quickly: Press Ctrl+Enter on the keyboard to send a message in the phone •...
  • Page 28 Smart Features Connect Your Phone and Tablet Only certain Huawei and Honor tablets support this feature. Connect your phone and tablet and enable Multi-Screen Collaboration using one of the following methods (depending on your device model): Connect over Bluetooth: Swipe down from the upper right edge of the tablet screen to display Control Panel,...

  • Page 29: Huawei Print

    Huawei Print Print Files Using Huawei Print Your phone can easily detect nearby printers that support Huawei Print and allows you to print photos and documents stored on your phone with just a touch. Power on the target printer and ensure that it is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your phone or that Wi-Fi Direct is enabled.
  • Page 30 Computer: Enable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, and ensure that it is logged in to the same • HUAWEI ID as your phone and can access the Internet. Vision: Ensure that it is connected to the same LAN and logged in to the same HUAWEI ID • as your phone.

  • Page 31: Audio Control Panel

    Smart Features The figures are for reference only. Use Multi-Screen Collaboration on a Computer or Tablet You can view or edit files on your phone using your computer or tablet, drag files across devices, and even use phone apps on your computer or tablet. Swipe down from the upper right edge of your phone to display Control Panel.
  • Page 32 Connect your phone to an audio device via Bluetooth or other methods. After a Vision product is connected to your phone via Bluetooth, you can also connect it to the same Wi-Fi network and log in to the same HUAWEI ID as your phone to perform more operations.

  • Page 33: Camera And Gallery

    Camera and Gallery Take Photos Take Photos The figures are for reference only. Open Camera. You can then: Focus: Touch the location you want to focus on. •...
  • Page 34 Camera and Gallery To adjust focus and metering separately, touch and hold the viewfinder and drag the respective frame or ring to the desired location. Adjust brightness: Touch the viewfinder. When the symbol appears next to the • focus frame, drag it up or down. Zoom in or out: On the viewfinder, pinch in or out, or drag the zoom slider.

  • Page 35: Shoot In Portrait, Night, And Wide Aperture Modes

    Camera and Gallery To delete the whole burst photo, touch and hold to select the photo, then touch Take Timed Photos The camera timer allows you to set a countdown so you can get into position after you have touched the shutter button. Go to Camera >...

  • Page 36: Master Ai

    Camera and Gallery Touch in the viewfinder and drag the slider to adjust aperture settings. A smaller aperture value will create a more blurred background. Touch the shutter button to shoot a photo. Edit Background Blur in Wide Aperture Photos You can adjust the focus and background blur after you've taken a wide aperture photo.

  • Page 37: Macro

    Camera and Gallery Macro Use Super Macro to Shoot Close-ups With Super macro mode, you can take photos of small objects such as dewdrops and leaves to explore and record the details of the world around you. Go to Camera > More and select Super macro mode. Touch to take a photo.

  • Page 38: Moving Pictures

    , then select Save as video or Save as GIF. Share Moving Pictures You can share moving pictures with Huawei or Honor devices using various methods, such as Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth, or Huawei Share. Go to Gallery > Albums > Camera, touch and hold to select the moving pictures you want to share, then touch to share them.
  • Page 39 Camera and Gallery Shoot to Stun, with Pro Mode The figures are for reference only. Open Camera or go to Camera > More (depending on your device model), and select Pro mode. From there, you can: Adjust the metering mode: Touch M and select a metering mode. •...
  • Page 40 Camera and Gallery Metering Overview mode Focuses on light near the center of the screen; ideal for shooting Center portraits. Focuses on light from a specific region, such as a subject's eyes. Spot Adjust the ISO sensitivity: Touch ISO and drag the slider. •...
  • Page 41 Camera and Gallery Use Pro Mode to Record Videos In Pro mode, touch to switch to Video mode. You can then: Adjust the metering mode: Touch M and select a metering mode. • Metering Description Mode Measures the light in the whole frame. Applicable when shooting Matrix natural landscapes.

  • Page 42: Record Videos

    Camera and Gallery Record Videos Capture Video Open Camera and select Video mode. Adjust the following settings: Zoom in or out: Pinch in or out on the viewfinder, or drag the zoom slider. • Focus: Touch the location you want to focus on. Touch and hold the viewfinder to lock •...

  • Page 43: Slow-Mo Recording

    Camera and Gallery Open Camera and select Video mode. Switch to the rear camera, touch , and follow the onscreen instructions to select AI color, Background blur, or other movie effects (depending on your device model). Go to > Video resolution and select the 21:9 aspect ratio (which most movies are shot in).

  • Page 44: Time-Lapse Photography

    Camera and Gallery 8x or 4x: suitable for recording breakdowns of fast movements, such as diving into water • and a football being kicked. You can customize the overall shooting length and the length of the slow-mo portion. For best results, shoot the slow-mo videos in bright and natural lighting. Shoot Slow-Mo Videos Go to Camera >...

  • Page 45: Dual-View Mode

    Camera and Gallery Dual-View Mode Record Dual-View Videos The Dual-view feature splits the recording screen into two views, allowing you to watch the regular view side by side with a zoomed-in view. Go to Camera > More and select Dual-view. Frame your subject in the viewfinder, then touch to start recording.
  • Page 46 Camera and Gallery Adding a device watermark to videos is not supported on certain phones. Use the Assistive Grid to Compose Your Photos Use the assistive grid to help you line up the perfect shot. Enable Assistive grid. Grid lines will then appear in the viewfinder. Place the subject of your photo at one of the intersecting points, then touch the shutter button.

  • Page 47: Manage Gallery

    Camera and Gallery Touch to save the layout. To restore a deleted mode, go to Camera > More, touch , and then touch ADD. Manage Gallery View Images and Videos In Gallery, you can view, edit, and share your images and videos, as well as browse the clips automatically generated from them.
  • Page 48 Camera and Gallery View by Shooting Time Open Gallery. On the Photos tab, pinch in on the screen to switch to the monthly view and pinch out to switch to the daily view. You can also drag the track ball on the edge to view the time. View by Album You can view images and videos by album on the Albums tab.
  • Page 49 Camera and Gallery Adjust image effects: Touch Adjust to adjust the brightness, contrast, saturation, and • other aspects of the image. Other: Touch More to edit the image in other ways, such as by adding a color splash, • blur, doodle, or text element. When using the Adjust or Filter feature, you can touch Compare to compare the image before and after editing.
  • Page 50 Camera and Gallery Select a template. You can then: Relocate an image: Touch and hold the image and drag it to a different position. • Adjust the displayed portion of an image: Slide on the image, or pinch in or out on it •...

  • Page 51: Highlights

    Camera and Gallery Some preset albums cannot be deleted, including All photos, My favorites, Videos, and Camera. Deleted images and videos will be temporarily moved to the Recently deleted album for a period of time, after which they will be permanently deleted. To permanently delete images and videos before the retention period expires, touch and hold to select images or videos in the Recently deleted album and go to Delete >...
  • Page 52 Camera and Gallery View Highlights Videos Go to Gallery > Highlights and touch an album. Touch to play the video. Change the Highlights Album Cover On the Highlights tab, touch an album. Go to > Change cover, select a photo, then touch Share Highlights You can share Highlights as videos or images with friends.
  • Page 53 Camera and Gallery Go to > Delete and then touch Delete. After you delete a Highlights album, it cannot be restored, and the photos and videos in the Highlights album will remain in Gallery.

  • Page 54: Apps

    MeeTime Use MeeTime to Make Calls Use MeeTime to make high-quality video or voice calls with contacts who have Huawei devices (such as phones and tablets), and share your screen during calls. Thanks to the GPU Turbo technology, the video call resolution will be optimized automatically when the network signal is weak.
  • Page 55 Apps Touch to mute MeeTime. • Touch to use the speaker. • Touch to switch to a voice call. • Touch to share the screen. • To view or manage your call logs, touch Calls. Share Your Phone Screen During a MeeTime Call During a MeeTime video call, you can share your screen with the other party and doodle on the screen.

  • Page 56: Notepad

    Apps Touch to add another phone number if only one phone number has been linked. • Touch to delete any numbers or add new ones if multiple phone numbers have • been linked. In the list of Outgoing number (this device), select one of the added phone numbers •...
  • Page 57 Apps Open Notepad and go to Notes > > > Add card. Point the camera to the certificate or bank card you want to scan, and touch to scan it one by one or consecutively. Touch to preview the scanned copies. (Optional) If you manually unskew the scanned copies, touch to preview them again.
  • Page 58 Apps Enter your to-do item. Touch , set a reminder time, then touch OK. Touch to mark the to-do item as important. Then touch Save. Set Repeated Reminders for a To-do Item If you specify a time for a to-do item, you can select a repeat mode for it (for example, Never, Every day, Every week, Every month, or Every year), and your phone will repeatedly prompt you to complete the to-do item at the specified time.
  • Page 59 Apps Touch and hold a note or to-do item, select the ones you want to classify under the same • category, then touch to move them to the target category. Items in an Exchange account cannot be moved. Sync Notepad Items Sync Exchange email data: You can sync the data in your Exchange account to Notepad to record important events anytime and anywhere.

  • Page 60: Compass

    Apps To restore a deleted Notepad item, touch All notes or All to-dos, select the item you want to restore in Recently deleted, then touch Compass Compass View Directions and Coordinates Using Compass Compass shows you the direction your phone is pointing, as well as your current longitude and latitude.
  • Page 61 Settings Biometrics & Password Set Fingerprints You can enroll a fingerprint and then use it to unlock the screen and access your Safe, App Lock, and more. Enroll an In-Screen Fingerprint Go to Settings > Biometrics & password > Fingerprint ID or Settings > Biometrics & password >...
  • Page 62 Settings Now you can go to Files > Me, touch Safe, then use your fingerprint to access it. Please make sure your device has been updated to the latest system version. Use Your Fingerprint to Access a Locked App Go to Settings > Biometrics & password > Fingerprint ID or Settings > Biometrics & password >...
  • Page 63 Settings If you have enabled PrivateSpace or added multiple users to your phone, you can use Face unlock only in MainSpace or with the Owner account. Access App Lock with Face Recognition On the Face Recognition screen, enable Access App Lock, and follow the onscreen instructions to add your facial data to App Lock.
  • Page 64 Go to Settings > Security > More settings to enter the SIM lock settings screen. Enable Lock SIM card, enter the PIN, then touch OK. To change the PIN, touch Change SIM PIN, and follow the onscreen instructions. About Phone Legal Notice Copyright © Huawei 2022. All rights reserved.
  • Page 65 All statements, information, and recommendations in this guide do not constitute a warranty of any kind, express or implied. Please visit https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/hotline for recently updated hotline and email address in your country or region. Model: VOG-L29...

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