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  • Page 1 User Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Essentials Basic Gestures Lock and Unlock Your Screen Get Familiar with the Home Screen Notification and Status Icons Control Panel Screenshots & Screen Recording Enter Text Multi-Window 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...
  • Page 3 Contents Settings 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 device will unlock once your face is recognised. Use Fingerprint Unlock Once the screen is turned on, the fingerprint icon will display on the screen. Touch the icon with an enroled 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 device. 5G network connected 4G network connected 3G network connected 2G network connected...

  • Page 10: Control Panel

    Essentials Headset with a microphone 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 Panel.
  • Page 11 Essentials The figures are for reference only. Media controls: To control media playback and switch between recently used media apps • and media devices (such as Visions and Bluetooth headsets). Shortcut controls: To enable, disable, or set frequently used features. •...
  • 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 Essentials Customise Shortcuts Swipe down from the upper right edge of the screen to display Control Panel, go to > Edit switches, then touch and hold a shotcut switch to drag it to your preferred position, and touch Done. Audio Control Panel Manage Audio Playback in Audio Control Panel When multiple audio apps (such as Music) are opened, you can manage music playback and switch between these apps in Audio Control Panel with ease.
  • Page 14 Essentials Please make sure your device has been updated to the latest system version. Set Device+ Currently, Device+ supports linking phones with the following types of devices. To use this feature, make sure that devices to be connected support Device+. Before you get started, enable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi and log in to your HUAWEI ID on 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 device 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

    Essentials Touch to save the screenshot. 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. Go to Settings >...

  • 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 colour scheme for the artistic image, by taking a photo or choosing from your favourite 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 Smart Features Drag and drop files After Multi-Screen Collaboration is established between your device and PC, you can drag and drop files such as pictures and videos between them to make your work easier. Transfer files from your device to the PC. In the device window on the PC, open Gallery or Files, click and hold a picture or video, •...
  • Page 26 Smart Features Shake your device and place it against your PC to project and record the PC screen on your device. Shake your device and immediately place the NFC area (near the rear camera) on the back of the device against the label on your PC until your device vibrates or plays a tone.

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

    Smart Features Send messages quickly: Press Ctrl+Enter on the keyboard to send a message in the device • window. Exit an app: Press the ESC key on the keyboard to exit an app in the device window. • Always display the device window on the top In the device window on your PC, click >...
  • Page 28 Smart Features 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, touch to expand the shortcut switches panel (depending on your device model), and enable Multi-Screen Collaboration.

  • Page 29: Huawei Print

    Smart Features On the phone window displayed on the tablet, touch to disconnect. • Swipe down from the upper left edge of your phone or tablet screen to display the • notification panel and touch DISCONNECT. Huawei Print Print Files Using Huawei Print Your device can easily detect nearby printers that support Huawei Print and allows you to print photos and documents stored on your device with just a touch.
  • Page 30 Smart Features enable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi and log in to your HUAWEI ID on your phone. For other devices, perform the following settings: Tablet: Enable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, and ensure that it is logged in to the same HUAWEI ID •...

  • Page 31: Media Controller

    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 device to display Control Panel.
  • Page 32 Smart Features Manage Audio Playback in Audio Control Panel When multiple audio apps (such as Music) are opened, you can manage music playback and switch between these apps in Audio Control Panel with ease. After opening multiple audio apps, swipe down from the upper right edge of the device to display Control Panel, then touch the audio playback card at the top of Control Panel.

  • 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. If your device allows, you can also drag the zoom slider in the viewfinder to take a macro photo with a focal length below 1x.

  • Page 38: Moving Pictures

    Camera and Gallery Touch to finish recording. Enable or Disable Background When in 3D CuteMoji mode, touch before you take a photo or video to turn the background on or off. Moving Pictures Take Moving Pictures to Bring Photos to Life When you want to capture a photo-worthy moment, but do not feel sure about when to touch the shutter button, you can use the Moving picture feature.

  • Page 39: Pro Mode

    Camera and Gallery Pro Mode Use Pro Mode to Shoot Like a Pro Pro mode lets you fine-tune photos and videos and gives you full control over ISO sensitivity, focus mode, and more when taking photos or recording videos. Shoot to Stun, with Pro Mode The figures are for reference only.
  • Page 40 Camera and Gallery Adjust the metring mode: Touch M and select a metring mode. • Metring mode Overview Measures light across the entire frame; ideal for shooting natural Matrix landscapes. Focuses on light near the centre of the screen; ideal for shooting Centre portraits.
  • Page 41 Camera and Gallery These features are only supported on certain device models. • Changing a specific setting will sometimes cause other settings to change as well. • Adjust them according to your actual requirements. Use Pro Mode to Record Videos In Pro mode, touch to switch to Video mode.

  • Page 42: Record Videos

    Camera and Gallery Not all devices support these features. • Changing a specific setting will sometimes cause other settings to change as well. • Adjust them according to your actual requirements. 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.

  • Page 43: Slow-Mo Recording

    Camera and Gallery Use AI Film Effects to Record Videos Use AI film effects to add an artistic element to your videos without the need for post- processing. Open Camera and select Video mode. Switch to the rear camera, touch , and follow the onscreen instructions to select AI colour, Background blur, or other film effects (depending on your device model).

  • Page 44: Time-Lapse Photography

    Camera and Gallery 128x or 64x: suitable for recording balls being hit and racing. • 32x or 16x: suitable for recording bubbles popping and water splashing. • 8x or 4x: suitable for recording breakdowns of fast movements, such as diving into water •...

  • Page 45: Dual-View Mode

    Camera and Gallery Touch to start recording, then touch to end the recording. The recorded video is automatically saved to 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.
  • Page 46 Camera and Gallery Add Device Watermarks Enable Add watermark. Photos and videos shot with the rear camera will have a device watermark added. Adding a device watermark to videos is not supported on certain devices. Use the Assistive Grid to Compose Your Photos Use the assistive grid to help you line up the perfect shot.

  • Page 47: Manage Gallery

    Camera and Gallery Touch and hold a mode and drag it to the desired position. You can move a mode on the More screen to the camera home screen, move the mode on the camera home screen to More, or adjust the layout of the mode screen based on how often you use certain modes. Modes with a icon can be deleted by simply touching this icon.
  • Page 48 Camera and Gallery The figures are for reference only. 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 photos and videos by album on the Albums tab.
  • Page 49 Camera and Gallery View by Category Gallery intelligently sorts photos into categories, allowing you to quickly sift through large albums by category. Touch a category album on the Discover tab (such as food, portrait, or scenery) to view photos in that album. Change the Sorting Mode of Albums Go to Gallery >...
  • Page 50 Camera and Gallery Select a sticker and drag it anywhere you like. Touch and hold the dot on the corner of the sticker and drag it to resize the sticker. Touch to delete the sticker. You can also edit the text in some types of stickers. Touch the editable area which is typically encircled with dash lines to enter the new text.
  • Page 51 Camera and Gallery Organise Albums Organise photos and videos into albums to easily sift through them. Add Albums Go to Gallery > Albums. Touch , name the album, then touch OK. Select the photos or videos you want to add, and then move or copy them to the album. Sort Albums Go to Gallery >...

  • Page 52: Highlights

    Camera and Gallery Add Photos and Videos to Favorites Open a photo or video, then touch The item will appear in both its original album and the My favourites album. Hide Albums System albums such as Camera, Videos, My favourites, and Screenshots cannot be hidden.
  • Page 53 Camera and Gallery If you have edited and exported a Highlights video, the exported video can be found in Gallery > Albums > Video Editor. You can touch and hold to select the video in Video Editor and touch to share it. Share Highlights videos as images Touch the Highlights video you want to share, then go to >...

  • Page 54: Apps

    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 optimised 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 Device 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. Touch Save to save your settings. 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 device 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 device is pointing, as well as your current longitude and latitude.
  • Page 61 Settings Biometrics & Password Set Fingerprints You can enrol a fingerprint and then use it to unlock the screen and access your Safe, App lock, and more. Enrol 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 device, 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 Settings The PIN and PUK of your SIM card are provided by your network provider. The number of digits and maximum number of attempts allowed to unlock your PIN and PUK are subject to your network provider. Go to Settings > Security > More settings to enter the SIM lock settings screen. Enable Lock SIM card, enter the PIN, then touch OK.
  • Page 65 This guide is for your reference only. The actual product, including but not limited to the colour, 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. Please visit https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/hotline for up to date support hotline and email address information for your country or region.

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