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  • Page 1 User Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Exciting Features Featured Usage Tips Camera Tips Working with Ease More Features New Device New Device Configuration Smart Charging: Charge Your Device Faster and Safer Gestures and Operations 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...
  • Page 3 Contents Gallery Customize Highlights Albums Photo Management Phone Manager Use Optimize Manage Mobile Data Usage Enable Smart Power-Saving Management to Optimize Power Consumption Enable Virus Scanner Email Add Email Accounts Manage Email Accounts Manage VIP Email Contacts Import Important Events to Calendar Set Auto Response for Exchange Email Calendar Use Calendar to Manage My Schedule...
  • Page 4 Contents Enable or Disable Location Services PrivateSpace Enable App Lock More Security Settings Introduction to User Data Protection Backup and Restoration Data Backup: Prevent the Loss of Your Data Data Backup Using HiSuite Data Backup to a USB Storage Device Reset Your Phone Restore Your Backup Data Data Backup by Shared Folders to Your Computer or Home NAS...

  • Page 5: Exciting Features

    Exciting Features Featured Usage Tips Enroll Your Facial Information to Enable Face Unlock Face unlock allows you to quickly unlock your Phone by holding it up to your face. Only the owner can enable Face unlock. This feature is not available for users or guests, and not supported in PrivateSpace either.

  • Page 6: Camera Tips

    Exciting Features recognition, and set the Face unlock method to Direct unlock. Then, open Settings, go to Smart assistance > Motion control > Pick up, and select Wake up device. Access Phone 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 Phone.
  • Page 7 Exciting Features to stop shooting. After shooting, touch the camera thumbnail, and then touch above the photo to generate a 3D panoramic photo. After a 3D panorama has been generated, you can tilt your Phone or drag the photo to view the 3D effect.
  • Page 8 Exciting Features Delete shooting modes: Go to More > , and touch to delete unneeded shooting modes. To ensure that Camera works normally, preset shooting modes cannot be deleted. Use AR lens to Take Fun Photos Want to up your selfie game? Try AR lens to add special stickers, change the background, and more. Go to Camera >...
  • Page 9 Exciting Features Adjust ISO: On the Pro mode screen, touch , and slide it left or right to make adjustments. To avoid excessive noises, it is recommended that you keep the ISO below 400. The recommended ISO for the daytime is between 100 and 200 and depending on the lighting over 400 for night scenes.
  • Page 10 Exciting Features Go to Camera > More > Pro to enable Pro mode. Select a Metering mode: is recommended for taking portraits. Line up your subjects (their faces for example) so they are in the center of the viewfinder. Then touch to select your desired Metering mode.

  • Page 11: Working With Ease

    Exciting Features Working with Ease Introduction to Huawei Share How do I quickly share apps, transfer pictures and files between my Phone and other mobile devices, or between my Phone and computers? Huawei Share allows you to quickly share apps and wirelessly transfer files between your phone, tablet, and computer.
  • Page 12 Exciting Features Use NFC to Quickly Establish Connections between Devices. Place the NFC detection areas of two devices close together to quickly establish a Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connection between them. You can also use this method to establish a Wi-Fi Direct connection or share a Wi-Fi hotspot without searching for devices, pairing and entering connection details manually.
  • Page 13 Exciting Features Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, then touch Settings > Touch for more options and select a method for connecting your device and your computer. Transfer photos: Transfer photos between your Phone and computer. Transfer files: Transfer files between your Phone and computer.
  • Page 14 Exciting Features Huawei Share Use Huawei Share to send files: Select the files you want to share and then touch Share. To send files, select a 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 15 Exciting Features Then enter the password. You can view the password under Device connectivity > Huawei Share > Verification on computers. View your albums or internal storage. Share files on your Phone with a Mac computer Open Settings, then touch Device connectivity > Huawei Share to enable Huawei Share. Record Name shown on computers.
  • Page 16 Exciting Features Share Your Mobile Network with Other Devices Have extra mobile data at the end of the month? You can share it with your friends.
  • Page 17 Exciting Features You can use Wi-Fi hotspot or Bluetooth to share your mobile data with other devices. Use Wi-Fi hotspot to share mobile data: Open Settings and go to Wireless & networks > Tethering & portable hotspot > Portable Wi-Fi hotspot > Configure hotspot. Set the hotspot name, encryption type, and password for the Wi-Fi hotspot, then touch Save and enable the hotspot to use it.

  • Page 18: More Features

    Exciting Features More Features Enable Password Vault Forget your password when logging in to an app? Password vault saves and automatically fills in your passwords, allowing you to log in to apps on your Phone more conveniently and securely. Enable or disable Password vault: Password vault is enabled by default. After you update your Phone, you can enable Password vault by performing the following operations: You need to enter the lock screen password to log in to Password vault.
  • Page 19 Exciting Features If you enter a wrong password five times in a row while logging in to App lock, your Phone will be locked for one minute. You can try again in one minute. If you enter a wrong password another three times in a row, you will need to wait 10 minutes.
  • Page 20 Exciting Features 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 21 Exciting Features Move widgets: Touch and hold a widget on the home screen until your Phone 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 22: 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 23 New Device Methods to set Face unlock: Direct unlock: Turn on the screen. Your Phone identifies your facial features and unlocks the screen. Swipe to unlock: Turn on the screen. After your Phone identifies your facial features, swipe the lock screen to unlock your device. Smart display of lock screen notifications: Enable Slide to unlock and Smart lock screen notifications.

  • Page 24: Smart Charging: Charge Your Device Faster And Safer

    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 unauthorized 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 25 New Device...

  • Page 26: Gestures And Operations

    Gestures and Operations Screenshots and Screen Recording 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. Screen recording will end if you make or answer a call.
  • Page 27 Gestures and Operations Use knuckle to start recording: Knock the screen twice in quick succession with two knuckles to start recording. You can enable or disable Enable microphone based on your needs. To end the recording, gently and rapidly knock the screen twice with two knuckles again.
  • Page 28 Gestures and Operations You can view your screen recordings in Gallery. Take a Screenshot of Your Entire Screen Use combo key to take screenshot: Simultaneously press and hold the Power button and the Volume down button to take a screenshot of the full screen. Use shortcut switch to take screenshot: Swipe down from the status bar and open the shortcuts panel, then touch to take a screenshot of the full screen.
  • Page 29 Gestures and Operations...

  • Page 30: 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, touch Settings, then go to System >...

  • Page 31: 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 32 Home Screen Want the notification and status bar to display only the number of notifications or to display no notifications? Touch Settings, and go to Notifications > More notification settings > Notification method. Then, select Numbers or None as required. Disable Disruptive App Notifications Find it annoying to receive so many different types of app notifications? You can set and disable app notifications to prevent this from happening.

  • Page 33: Screen Lock And Unlock

    Home Screen Screen Lock and Unlock Set a Lock Screen Password to Protect Your Privacy Your Phone stores a lot of sensitive information, such as personal photos, contact information, banking apps (for example, Alipay). Set a lock screen password so that a password is required each time you unlock your Phone.

  • Page 34: Home Screen Management

    Home Screen Lock the Screen to Quickly Secure Your Phone If you don't use your Phone for a set period of time, the screen will turn off and lock. As long as the screen stays on, you can use your Phone without needing to unlock the screen. Lock your screen when you are not using your Phone to protect your privacy and prevent mistaken inputs.
  • Page 35 Home Screen Delete a folder: Open the folder, touch , deselect all the apps, then touch OK. The folder will be deleted automatically and all the app icons in the folder will be moved to your home screen. Rename a folder: Open the folder, touch the folder name and enter a new name. Add or remove app icons from a folder: Open the folder, touch , select or deselect apps and then touch OK.
  • Page 36 Home Screen Modify screen page order: Touch and hold the screen page you want to move, then drag it to the desired position. 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.
  • Page 37 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 Phone vibrates, and then select Remove.

  • Page 38: Contacts

    Contacts Managing Business Cards Scan Business Cards to Add Them to Contacts Open Contacts, go to Business cards > Scan, and you can: Scan a single business card: Place the business card on a flat surface and adjust the camera's focus frame so that the contents on the business card are clearly displayed in the viewfinder, then touch Scan multiple business cards: Switch to Multiple mode and follow the onscreen instructions to...

  • Page 39: Search Contacts

    Contacts Share your business card: Open Contacts and touch My card to set your profile picture and enter your name, work address, telephone number, and other information. Then touch and your device will automatically generate your QR code business card. You can share your business card directly using the QR code.

  • Page 40: Managing Contacts

    Contacts In the search bar at the top of the contacts list, enter the contact name, initials, phone number, or email address. The results will be displayed below. You can also enter multiple keywords for your search, such as "John London", and the system will quickly find all matching contacts. If an error occurs while you're searching for a contact, on the contacts list screen, go to >...

  • Page 41: Merging Third-Party App Contacts

    Contacts Manage Contact Groups Want to send a message to a group of colleagues or host a get-together? Smart groups automatically groups your contacts by company, city, and most recent contact time, so you can quickly send a group email or message. Create a contact group: From the groups list, touch , enter the group name (such as Family or Friends), and then touch OK.
  • Page 42 Contacts contacts information, from Contacts in LinkedIn settings screen, go to Sync LinkedIn contacts > All LinkedIn contacts, and select Sync or Auto-update LinkedIn. View contacts information provided by LinkedIn: Open a LinkedIn contact and touch View LinkedIn profile online. Disassociate LinkedIn contacts: Go to Contacts >...

  • Page 43: Dialing

    Dialing Basic Calling Functions Make Calls On the dialer screen, enter part of the telephone number or the first letter or pinyin initials of the contact's name. Your Phone will automatically search for the relevant contacts. Open Dialer. From the keypad screen, enter the phone number, first letter, or pinyin initials of the contact's name (for example, enter jl for John Lennon).

  • Page 44: Volte

    Dialing Enable Call Forwarding and Never Miss a Call If you are unavailable to answer calls, you can set your device to forward calls to another number. Some carriers may not support this feature. Open Dialer, and go to > Settings > Call forwarding. If you have a dual-SIM device, in the SIM 1 or SIM 2 section, touch Call forwarding and select a forwarding method.

  • Page 45: Use Vowi-Fi For A New Calling Experience

    Dialing 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 network reception. This feature must be supported by your carrier. Contact your carrier for more information, including fees and charges.

  • Page 46: 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 47 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 48: Camera

    Camera Basic Camera Functions Using Basic Camera Functions Learn about the basic camera functions to help you take better photos. Take a photo: Open Camera. Touch or press the Volume down button. Select a camera mode: Open Camera, choose a shooting mode located just above the shutter button on the viewfinder.
  • Page 49 Camera Turn flash on or off: Turn on the flash to make your shot brighter in dim light. On the preview screen, touch to switch between the following modes: Auto: The camera automatically determines whether to turn on the flash based on the ambient lighting.
  • Page 50 Camera Spiral composition method: Use either Fibonacci spiral (left) or Fibonacci spiral (right). Place the subject of your photo within the center of the spiral.

  • Page 51: Use Ar Lens To Take Fun Photos

    Camera Use AR lens to Take Fun Photos Want to up your selfie game? Try AR lens to add special stickers, change the background, and more. Go to Camera > AR lens. There are several effects to choose from to make your photos stand out: 3D Qmoji: Touch 3D Qmoji, and select an animated Qmoji.

  • Page 52: Use Panorama Mode To Take Panoramic Photos

    Camera Beautification is supported in several special effects mentioned above, and can be adjusted by touching Use Panorama Mode to Take Panoramic Photos Panoramas provide a wider viewing angle than ordinary photos, letting you take sweeping landscape shots. To capture a panorama shot, the camera takes multiple photos of objects within our visual field and stitches them together into a single photo.

  • Page 53: Pro Mode

    Camera Shooting scenery: Go to Camera > More > 3D panorama. Touch and hold , then follow the onscreen prompts to slowly move your Phone around your subject in one direction. Release to stop shooting. After shooting, touch the camera thumbnail, and then touch above the photo to generate a 3D panoramic photo.
  • Page 54 Camera When shooting in sunlight, you can select , and for gloomy days, select Touch to adjust the color temperature. If you want to give your photo a cozy, nostalgic tone, increase the K value. For a cold, calm or futuristic tone, select a lower K value. Adjust AF based on your subject: On the Pro mode screen, touch , and slide until your desired mode is in the center.

  • Page 55: Light Painting Mode

    Camera Good for Recommended ISO Indoors Around 400 Night scenes Between 400 and 800 Adjust shutter speed: Choose a slower shutter speed if the ambient light is low and a faster one when it's stronger. The recommended shutter speed for static portraits is between 1/80 and 1/125. To shoot moving subjects, select a shutter speed of 1/125 or above.
  • Page 56 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 57 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 58 Camera Use Silky Water to Capture Rivers and Waterfalls Silky water lets you capture silky smooth photographs of waterfalls and rivers. For better results, find 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. Open Camera >...
  • Page 59 Camera Use Star Track to Capture the Beauty of Stars Star track lets you use your camera to capture the movement of stars in the night sky. For best results, choose a location free of light pollution with an unobstructed view of the sky, and on a clear night.

  • Page 60: More Capture Modes

    Camera More Capture Modes Use Time-lapse to Create a Short Video You can use Time-lapse mode to capture images over a long period of time and condense them into a short video, allowing you to view flowers blooming, cloud movement, city traffic, and the movement of stars in the night sky.
  • Page 61 Camera 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 62 Camera View moving pictures: The captured moving picture will be saved to Gallery in JPG format. Go to Gallery > Albums > Camera. Touch pictures with icon, and touch on the top of the picture to view the dynamic effect. The moving picture automatically stops after a complete playback. You can also touch the screen to stop the playback.

  • Page 63: Customize Highlights Albums

    Gallery Customize Highlights Albums Want to change the content, such as photos and videos, background music, or video template for your Highlights? You can edit a Highlights album picking out the content, background music, and video template, so you get an album you'll want to show off to friends. Your Phone will generate Highlights albums based on the time and location of photos and videos.

  • Page 64: Photo Management

    Gallery Add or delete photos and videos in an album: To add a photo or video to the album, touch and select the item you want to add, then touch . To delete a photo or video from the album, touch and hold it, then touch and Move.
  • Page 65 Gallery AI leading role stories: When a long video contains multiple characters, you need to watch the entire video repeatedly just to find the video segments with the particular character that you are looking for. With the AI leading role stories, it can save you the hassle of sorting through and editing all the clips to create an edited video focusing on the character you select.
  • Page 66 Gallery Draw graffiti: Touch , and select a brush and color to draw graffiti on photos. Add watermarks: Touch , and select a watermark (such as Time, Location, Weather, and Mood) to personalize your photos. Add a tag: Touch , and select the style of the tag and font format to add a special touch to your photos.
  • Page 67 Gallery view details of the shooting location. Touch the photo thumbnail to view all the photos and videos taken at that location. View by album: From the Albums tab, you can view photos and videos by album. Some photos and videos are stored in default albums specified by the system.

  • Page 68: Phone Manager

    Phone Manager Use Optimize Have you noticed that your Phone has slowed down recently? Do you worry that it might be vulnerable to malware and other security threats? Use Optimize to make your Phone run smoother and protect it from security threats. Open Phone Manager, and touch OPTIMIZE.

  • Page 69: Enable Virus Scanner

    Phone Manager View power consumption details: Touch Power consumption details. In the Power consumption details section, colored bars beneath the Charging graph indicate that your device was charging. Gaps between the bars mean it was not charging. This feature does not consume power.

  • Page 70: Email

    Email Add Email Accounts Add your email account to your Phone for convenient email access at any time. If you have questions about specific settings while configuring your email, please consult your email account provider. Add a personal email account: Open , select an email service provider or touch Other, enter your email address and password, then touch Sign in and follow the onscreen instructions to configure your account.

  • Page 71: Manage Vip Email Contacts

    Email Manage VIP Email Contacts Worried about missing an important contact's email among a sea of emails? You can add important contacts to the VIP list. Your device will automatically move emails from VIP contacts to the VIP mailbox. Open Email, and go to >...

  • Page 72: Calendar

    Calendar Use Calendar to Manage My Schedule Want to bring order to your busy life? Try using the app Calendar on your Huawei Phone to manage your daily life. Search event View today Switch view Event available View event(s) on the day selected Today Week no.

  • Page 73: Import To-Dos To Keep Your Work Organized

    Calendar Query weather: Open Calendar, and touch the event from the image or calendar to view the weather on that day. Check conference participants: Open Calendar, and touch the conference reminder to view the participants. Change calendar: Open Calendar and go to >...

  • Page 74: View Global Holidays

    Calendar View Global Holidays Traveling overseas for work or holiday? Download your destination country's holiday information ahead of time to better plan your work and schedule. Open Calendar, go to > Settings > National (Regional) holidays, and enable the corresponding switch for your destination country. Your device will automatically download the holiday information.

  • Page 75: Clock

    Clock Use the Clock The seemingly simple clock has a lot of useful functions. Clock can be used as an alarm, world clock, stopwatch, or timer. View the time all over the world: Go to Clock, touch on the World clock tab, and enter the name of a city or select one from the list of cities.
  • Page 76 Clock Time and date Network-provided in your selected city date and time 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 77: Notepad

    Notepad Manage Your Notes Want to share important notes or add something to Favorites? Manage your notes to keep your records in order. Share a note: Want to send your meeting notes to your colleague? From the list 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 78 Notepad Add a handwritten note: Find it easier to draw or write it yourself? Go to Notes > , touch write your notes, and touch to save it. Notepad supports writing and drawing. Add tags to notes: Want to categorize your notes to make it easier later? On the editing screen of All notes, touch , and use different color tags to categorize different content for a clearer view of all your notes.

  • Page 79: 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 Phone usage habits. To check your Phone 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 80: Multiple Users

    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 81 Multiple Users Touch Settings, and go to Users & accounts > Users. Then, touch the user name 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 82: Device Connection

    Device Connection Bluetooth Connect Your Phone to Bluetooth Devices Use Bluetooth to connect your Phone to Bluetooth headsets and in-car Bluetooth to navigate or listen to music while you drive. You can also connect your Phone to Bluetooth wearables to record and manage fitness data.
  • Page 83 Device Connection Operate Bluetooth keyboards and mouses 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 84: Nfc

    Device Connection Export contacts: Touch Share contacts, select the contacts that you want to share, touch and select Bluetooth. Follow the onscreen instructions to establish a Bluetooth connection with the other device. Those contacts selected will be exported from your Phone to the other device automatically.
  • Page 85 Device Connection Use NFC to send data: Open Settings, touch Device connectivity and enable NFC and Huawei Beam. Select the files you want to send 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 alert and minimize the sharing screen.

  • Page 86: Desktop Mode

    Device Connection Using Bluetooth pairing as an example, enable NFC, Huawei Beam, and Bluetooth on both devices. Open the Bluetooth pairing screen on both devices and place the NFC detection areas of devices close together. When the sending device plays an audio prompt and content on the screen shrinks, follow the onscreen instructions and touch the screen on the sending device to establish a Bluetooth connection If there is a Read and write/P2P switch on the NFC screen, ensure it is also enabled.
  • Page 87 Device Connection Dual displays: Display work-related content on the external display while you chat with friends on your Phone. Desktop experience: Enjoy a desktop experience with Android apps. Open multiple windows, manage files, search your device, or change the desktop wallpaper. You can also connect a mouse, keyboard, and other peripherals.
  • Page 88 Device Connection Docking station with USB ports: supports the conversion of USB Type-C to multiple interfaces, such as USB Type-C to HDMI/USB/USB. If your external display has an HDMI port, but you also want to connect a mouse and keyboard to your device, use a USB Type-C to HDMI/USB/USB adapter. Alternatively, use a USB Type-C to DisplayPort/HDMI cable to directly connect your device to the external display.
  • Page 89 Device Connection Drag down from the status bar on your Phone, or open the notification center on the external display to switch between PHONE MODE and DESKTOP MODE. Use Your Phone as a Touchpad Now that you've connected your Phone to an external display, what happens if you don't have a keyboard or mouse with you? You can turn your Phone into a touchpad in a few simple steps.

  • Page 90: Connecting Usb Device

    Device Connection Large-screen conference: You can project a PPT on a large screen. With the touchpad, laser pointer, and fluorescent pen supported simultaneously, you can write directly on the PPT when it is projected on the large screen to make your presentation more vivid. Quick app projection: On your Phone,touch and hold an app icon.
  • Page 91 Device Connection the installation is complete, click the new drive icon named Phone on the computer to view the images on your Phone. Transfer MIDI data to your Phone: MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is an industry standard audio format for composing music established by electronic instrument manufacturers. Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, and then set your USB connection method to Input MIDI.

  • Page 92: Huawei Share

    Device Connection Go to Files > Categories > USB drive, navigate to the USB drive, select the data that you want to copy, and then copy it to the target folder. Once the transfer is complete, go to Settings > Storage > USB drive > EJECT. Disconnect the USB OTG cable and USB cable from the two devices.
  • Page 93 Device Connection Use Huawei Share to Quickly Share Files Between Huawei Devices You can use Huawei Share to quickly transfer photos, videos and other files between Huawei devices. Huawei Share uses Bluetooth to detect other nearby Huawei devices and then uses Wi-Fi Direct to quickly transfer files without using mobile data.
  • Page 94 Device Connection Huawei Share Use Huawei Share to send files: Select the files you want to share and then touch Share. To send files, select a 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 95 Device Connection Then enter the password. You can view the password under Device connectivity > Huawei Share > Verification on computers. View your albums or internal storage. Share files on your Phone with a Mac computer Open Settings, then touch Device connectivity > Huawei Share to enable Huawei Share. Record Name shown on computers.
  • Page 96 Device Connection...

  • Page 97: Security And Privacy

    Security and Privacy Face Unlock Enroll Your Facial Information to Enable Face Unlock Face unlock allows you to quickly unlock your Phone by holding it up to your face. Only the owner can enable Face unlock. This feature is not available for users or guests, and not supported in PrivateSpace either.

  • Page 98: Fingerprint

    Security and Privacy Pick Up to Unlock Open Settings, and go to Security & privacy > Face recognition. When enrolling facial data, select Enable Pick up to wake device to enhance the Face unlock experience, and set the Face unlock method to Direct unlock. Once the setup is complete, you can simply raise your Phone to unlock the screen, without a password or fingerprint.
  • Page 99 Security and Privacy Use Fingerprint Shortcuts for Faster Device Operation Can't reach the shutter button to take a photo, or want a faster way to answer a call or turn off an alarm? You can use any of your fingertips to quickly take photos and answer calls with the fingerprint sensor.
  • Page 100 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 recognized. Before enrolling a fingerprint, make sure your finger is clean and dry.

  • Page 101: Enable Or Disable Location Services

    Security and Privacy Use a fingerprint to access the Safe: Open Files and touch Safe, you can then access the Safe using your fingerprint. Use a fingerprint to access apps locked by App lock: You can now open locked apps on your home screen using your fingerprint.
  • Page 102 Security and Privacy PrivateSpace provides you with the following features: Hide access to your PrivateSpace: Want to keep your PrivateSpace hidden from other people? You can hide access to your PrivateSpace in the MainSpace to keep your PrivateSpace out of sight. Quickly switch between MainSpace and PrivateSpace: From the lock screen, you can quickly switch between spaces using different fingerprints or passwords.
  • Page 103 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 Users and PrivateSpace on your Phone. If you have already added three users under Settings >...
  • Page 104 Security and Privacy After entering your PrivateSpace, open Settings, and go to Security & privacy > PrivateSpace. Touch MainSpace to PrivateSpace or PrivateSpace to MainSpace. Follow the onscreen instructions to select the files and transfer them to the target location. Files stored on your device or memory card can be transferred from your MainSpace to your PrivateSpace, but only files stored locally on your device can be transferred from your PrivateSpace to your MainSpace.

  • Page 105: Enable App Lock

    Security and Privacy After you enable the security question feature, you can also modify the security question and its answer. 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 106: More Security Settings

    Security and Privacy More Security Settings Introduction to the Password Vault As you install more and more apps on your device, you may start finding it difficult to remember all your login names and passwords. Password vault can help resolve this problem by automatically saving your usernames and passwords, and associating them with your 3D facial image, fingerprint, and lock screen password, helping you to log in to apps securely and conveniently.

  • Page 107: Introduction To User Data Protection

    Security and Privacy Introduction to User Data Protection Worried that your photos, bank account information, or other private data might get leaked if your Phone is lost or stolen? Huawei Phones now feature security chips in addition to the combined protection provided by the trusted root key and lock screen password.

  • Page 108: Backup And Restoration

    Backup and Restoration Data Backup: Prevent the Loss of Your Data Worried about losing important data on your Phone? Protect yourself against data loss with regular data backups. You can back up the data in your Phone in the following ways: To a USB storage device: Using a USB OTG cable, you can connect your Phone and back up your important data to a USB storage device.

  • Page 109: Reset Your Phone

    Backup and Restoration Reset Your Phone If the operating speed of your Phone starts to slow down due to long-term accumulation of caches and residual files, you can reset your Phone to erase these cached files completely and restore your device's factory settings.

  • Page 110: Data Backup By Shared Folders To Your Computer Or Home Nas Devices

    Backup and Restoration Data Backup by Shared Folders to Your Computer or Home NAS Devices Did you store important data, pictures, or large files on your Phone? You can back up your data to a computer or home NAS device by using a shared folder to prevent data loss and free up storage space on your Phone.

  • Page 111: 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 112 Wi-Fi and Network Automatically turn Wi-Fi on: Depending on the Wi-Fi networks you have connected to previously, Wi-Fi will be automatically enabled in specific locations. This will prevent your device from constantly searching for new networks. Assess the quality of available networks: Evaluate currently available network hotspots and prevent your device from automatically connecting to networks with no Internet connection.
  • Page 113 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 114: Connecting To The Internet

    Wi-Fi and Network 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 115 Wi-Fi and Network You can use Wi-Fi hotspot or Bluetooth to share your mobile data with other devices. Use Wi-Fi hotspot to share mobile data: Open Settings and go to Wireless & networks > Tethering & portable hotspot > Portable Wi-Fi hotspot > Configure hotspot. Set the hotspot name, encryption type, and password for the Wi-Fi hotspot, then touch Save and enable the hotspot to use it.

  • Page 116: 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 117: Sound And Display

    Sound and Display Configure 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 and go to Sounds > Do not disturb. Toggle on the Do not disturb switch, then touch Do not disturb mode and select one of the following options: Allow calls and messages from important contacts: Select Allow priority interruptions only, and then touch Define priority interruptions to configure which contacts can call or message...

  • Page 118: More Display Settings

    Sound and Display Set your Phone to Silent mode: From the Sounds screen, enable Silent mode. After you enable Silent mode, enable Vibrate in silent mode. Now when you receive an incoming call, your screen will light up and your device will vibrate. Customize your ringtone and notification tone: From the Sounds screen, select a custom ringtone or use the Notification.
  • Page 119 Sound and Display Automatically adjust the screen resolution: Touch Screen resolution and enable Smart resolution. The Phone will automatically adjust the screen resolution to reduce power consumption. Play screen savers while charging in Sleep mode: Go to More display settings > Screen saver, and enable Screen saver.

  • Page 120: Storage

    Storage Enable Memory Cleanup Your Phone may slow down over time as your storage space gets smaller. You can use memory cleanup to free up storage space, improve system performance, and keep your Phone running smoothly. Open Phone Manager. Touch Cleanup to clear memory and cache and optimize performance. If your storage space is still low, you can perform a deep clean to free up additional storage space.

  • Page 121: Smart Assistance

    Smart Assistance Access Phone 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 Phone. You can enable the Navigation dock feature on your Phone to avoid using navigation buttons and to comfortably operate your device with one hand.

  • Page 122: System

    System Change the Input Method You can change the input method on your Phone 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 TalkBack reads aloud content on the screen that you touch, select, or activate.
  • Page 123 System Select an item: Touch an item with one finger to select it (it will not open). Your device 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 124: General Settings

    System Use Text-to-Speech Output with TalkBack The text-to-speech feature can read aloud texts on the screen of your Phone. It can also be used with the TalkBack service to help visually impaired users interact with their devices. Open Settings, go to Smart assistance > Accessibility, and enable Text-to-speech. Configure your preferred engine and speech rate to enable this feature.
  • Page 125 System Set dual clocks on your lock screen: If you are overseas, your Phone will automatically display the local time and date provided by the local mobile network. You can enable Dual clocks and set Home city to display dual clocks on your lock screen: one displaying the local time and the other the time in your home country.
  • Page 126 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 127: Legal Notice

    Legal Notice Laser safety information Laser class: CLASS 1. Compliance with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice. 50, dated June 24, 2007 Wavelength: 940 nm Laser standard (International): IEC/EN 60825-1:2014 Laser standard (US): FDA 21 CFR Part 1040.10 Legal Notice Copyright ©...
  • Page 128 Legal Notice Notice Some features of the product and its accessories described herein rely on the software installed, capacities and settings of local network, and therefore may not be activated or may be limited by local network operators or network service providers. Thus, the descriptions herein may not exactly match the product or its accessories which you purchase.

  • Page 129: Personal Information And Data Security

    Legal Notice PROFITS, BUSINESS, REVENUE, DATA, GOODWILL SAVINGS OR ANTICIPATED SAVINGS REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH LOSSES ARE FORSEEABLE OR NOT. THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY (THIS LIMITATION SHALL NOT APPLY TO LIABILITY FOR PERSONAL INJURY TO THE EXTENT APPLICABLE LAW PROHIBITS SUCH A LIMITATION) OF HUAWEI ARISING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT DESCRIBED IN THIS MANUAL SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT PAID BY CUSTOMERS FOR THE PURCHASE OF THIS PRODUCT.

  • Page 130: More Information

    Legal Notice More Information Read the Quick Start Guide included with your phone. Touch Settings > System > About phone > Legal to read the legal information. Visit http://consumer.huawei.com/en/ for more information.
  • Page 131 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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