Huawei Y5 Lite User Guide (01,EN,Android Go)

2018-11-22

User Manual: Huawei

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User Guide
Contents
Foreword
Unboxing your Phone
Inserting a SIM card and microSD card 2
Viewing the battery status 2
Getting Started
Naming a SIM card 3
Selecting the default mobile data SIM 3
Setting the default SIM card 3
Connecting to the Internet 3
Screen and Display
Home screen 5
Locking and unlocking the screen 12
Notication panel and status bar 14
Navigation bar 16
Themes 17
Global search 18
Screenshot 19
Eye comfort mode 20
Display settings 21
Network and Sharing
Mobile Internet 23
Wi-Fi 25
Bluetooth 26
VPNs 27
Using a USB port to transfer data 27
Security and Backup
File management 29
Phone Manager 29
Camera and Gallery
Camera options 31
Photos and video recordings 31
Viewing photos and videos 33
Sharing photos and videos 34
Editing a photo 34
Editing Videos 35
Calls and Contacts
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Making calls 37
Answering calls 38
Making a conference call 40
In-call options 40
Managing call logs 42
Call settings 42
Creating a contact card 44
Creating a new contact 44
Importing and exporting contacts 44
Managing contacts 45
Searching for contacts 45
Adding a contact to your favorites 46
Changing contact photos 46
Viewing call records for individual contacts 47
Messaging and Email
Sending a message 48
Replying to a message 48
Searching for messages 48
Deleting message threads 48
Managing messages 49
Conguring the message ringtone 49
Adding an email account 49
Sending emails 50
Replying to emails 50
Managing emails 50
Searching emails 51
Managing email accounts 51
Conguring Mail 52
Calendar and Notepad
Changing the calendar view 53
Creating an event 53
Sharing events 53
Deleting an event 54
Searching for events 54
Music and Video
Listening to music 55
Searching for music 55
Deleting songs 55
Creating a playlist 56
Playing a playlist 56
Phone Manager
Contents
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Enhancing speed 57
Clock
Managing alarms 58
Conguring the world clock 58
Stopwatch 59
Timer 59
Sound recorder
Recording sound 60
System Features and Settings
Restarting your device 61
Input method settings 61
Editing text 61
Airplane mode 62
Conguring the sound settings 62
Setting up an account 63
Viewing memory and storage information 64
Setting the date and time 64
Enabling location access 64
Restoring factory settings 65
OTA updates 65
Viewing product information 66
Accessibility features 66
Obtaining help
Personal Information and Data Security
List of safety features
Legal Notice
Contents
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Foreword
Read this guide carefully before using your device.
All pictures and illustrations in this document are for your reference only and may differ from the nal
product.
Some features in this guide may not be supported by certain devices or carriers.
Symbols and denitions
Description Highlights important information and tips, and provides additional
information.
Reminder Indicates potential problems that may arise if proper care or
attention is not given, such as device damage or data loss.
Warning Warns you about potential hazards that could cause serious injury.
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Unboxing your Phone
Inserting a SIM card and microSD card
Your phone features a 3-in-1 SIM card slot. You can insert two nano-SIM cards and one microSD card.
lThe SIM card slot only supports nano-SIM cards. Contact your carrier for a new or replacement
nano-SIM card.
lOnly use standard nano-SIM cards to avoid damaging the SIM card tray.
lEnsure that the card is in the correct position and keep the card tray level when inserting it into your
device.
lBe careful not to hurt yourself or damage your device when using the SIM eject pin.
lStore the SIM eject pin out of the reach of children to prevent accidental swallowing or injury.
lThe SIM eject pin should only be used to eject the SIM card tray. Inserting the SIM eject pin into
other holes may damage your device.
1Touch and hold the power button and touch to turn off your device.
2To remove the card tray, insert the SIM eject pin included with your device into the small hole next
to the card tray.
3Insert a SIM card or microSD card into the card tray.
4Insert the card tray back into your phone in the correct orientation.
Viewing the battery status
You can view the battery status and congure the status bar to display the remaining battery
percentage.
Displaying the remaining battery percentage in the status bar
lOpen Settings. Touch Battery > Battery percentage.
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Getting Started
Naming a SIM card
By default, each SIM card is named after the carrier. You can rename your SIM card to make it easier
to identify.
lThis feature is only available on dual SIM phones.
lFeatures may vary depending on your carrier.
1Open Settings.
2Touch Network & Internet > SIM cards.
3Select a SIM card name. Enter a name and touch OK.
Selecting the default mobile data SIM
You can select a default SIM card for mobile data services.
lThis feature is only available on dual SIM phones.
lFeatures may vary depending on your carrier.
1Open Settings.
2Touch Network & Internet > SIM cards.
3Toggle the switch Mobile data next to the selected SIM card.
Setting the default SIM card
You can select a default SIM card for outgoing calls.
This feature is only available on dual SIM phones.
1Open Settings.
2Touch Network & Internet > SIM cards.
3Touch Calls and select your desired SIM card.
Connecting to the Internet
Connect to Wi-Fi networks effortlessly with your device.
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
1Swipe down from the status bar to open the notication panel.
2Touch and hold to open the Wi-Fi settings screen.
3Switch on Wi-Fi. Your device will list all available Wi-Fi networks at your location.
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4Select the Wi-Fi network you want to connect to. If you select an encrypted network, you will also
need to enter the Wi-Fi password.
Connecting using mobile data
Before using mobile data, ensure that you have a data plan with your carrier to avoid incurring
excessive data charges.
1Swipe down from the status bar to open the notication panel.
2Touch to enable mobile data.
Disable mobile data when not required so as to save battery power and reduce data usage.
Getting Started
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Screen and Display
Home screen
About the home screen
Use the home screen to access your apps and widgets.
Status bar:
Displays notications and status icons
Display area:
Displays app icons, folders, and widgets
Dock bar: Displays frequently used apps
Basic screen gestures
Use simple touchscreen gestures to perform a variety of tasks, such as launch apps, scroll through
lists, and enlarge images.
Touch: Touch an item once. For example, touch to select an
option or open an app.
Double touch: Touch the target area of the screen twice in
quick succession.
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Touch and hold: Touch and hold the target area of the
screen for at least 2 seconds. For example, touch and hold a
blank area on the home screen to access the home screen
editor.
Swipe: Swipe your ngers on the screen. Swipe vertically or
horizontally to browse other home screens, scroll through a
document, and more.
Drag: Touch and hold an item, and then move it to another
position. For example, use this gesture to rearrange apps
and widgets on the home screen.
Spread ngers apart: Spread two ngers apart on the
screen. For example, spread two ngers apart to zoom in on
a picture or web page.
Pinch ngers together: Pinch two ngers together on the
screen. For example, pinch two ngers together to zoom
out on an image.
Enabling the Drawer home screen
Use the Drawer home screen to store app icons in a separate app drawer.
Enabling the Drawer home screen
1Open Settings.
2Touch Home screen style > Drawer.
Adding app shortcuts to the home screen
Add frequently used apps to the home screen for quick access.
1On the home screen, touch to view the list of apps.
2Touch and hold an app icon until your device vibrates, and then drag the app icon to the desired
location on the home screen.
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You must have enough space on the home screen. If there is not enough space, add another
home screen or free up some space.
Reverting to the standard home screen
1Open Settings.
2Touch Home screen style > Standard.
Displaying or hiding notication badges
Notication badges appear in the top-right corner of app icons. The badge number indicates the
number of new notications. Open the corresponding app to view notication details.
1On the home screen, pinch two ngers together to open the home screen editor.
2Touch Settings > Badge app icons.
3Toggle the corresponding switch to enable or disable notication badges.
Setting the home screen wallpaper
Choose from a wide range of themes and wallpapers to personalize your device.
Changing the wallpaper
1Open Settings.
2Touch Display > Advanced > Wallpaper > Wallpapers > Set wallpaper.
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3Select the desired wallpaper and follow the onscreen instructions to set it as the home screen or
lock screen wallpaper (or both).
Managing home screen icons
You can easily move or uninstall apps on the home screen.
Moving home screen icons
On the home screen, touch and hold an app icon or widget until your device vibrates. You can then
drag the app icon or widget to the desired location.
Uninstalling apps from the home screen
If your phone home screen style is standard, on the home screen, touch and hold the app or widget
you want to uninstall until is displayed at the top of the screen. Drag the unwanted app or widget
to , and follow the onscreen instructions.
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Some pre-installed apps cannot be uninstalled for the proper running of the system.
Managing home screens
You can customize home screens to your liking.
Adding home screens
1On the home screen, pinch two ngers together to open the home screen editor.
2Touch on the home screen furthest to the left or right to add a new screen.
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Deleting home screens
1On the home screen, pinch two ngers together to open the home screen editor.
2Touch on a blank screen to delete it.
You cannot delete a home screen if it contains apps or widgets.
Moving home screens
1On the home screen, pinch two ngers together to open the home screen editor.
2Touch and hold the home screen you want to move and drag it to the desired location.
Setting the default home screen
1On the home screen, pinch two ngers together to open the home screen editor.
2Touch at the top of a home screen to set the chosen home screen as default.
Managing home screen widgets
Add, move, or delete widgets from the home screen.
Adding widgets
1On the home screen, pinch two ngers together to open the home screen editor.
2Touch Widgets. Select a widget and drag it to a blank area on the home screen.
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Moving widgets
On the home screen, touch and hold a widget until your device vibrates, and then drag the widget to
the desired location.
Deleting widgets
On the home screen, touch and hold a widget until your device vibrates, and then drag the widget to
Remove at the top of the screen.
Managing home screen folders
Organize your apps into folders so that you can nd them more easily.
Creating a folder
Group your apps into categorized folders to make them easier to nd. For example, you could create
a Social folder for your social media apps.
On the home screen, drag an icon onto another icon to create a folder containing both apps.
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Renaming folders
To rename a folder, open it and touch the folder name.
Adding apps to a folder
1Open the folder.
2Touch .
3Select the apps you want to add and touch OK.
Removing apps from a folder
1Open the folder.
2Touch .
3Deselect the apps you want to remove and touch OK.
You can also touch and hold an icon and drag it outside a folder to remove it.
Deleting folders
1Open the folder.
2Touch .
3Deselect all of the apps and touch OK. The folder will be deleted automatically.
Locking and unlocking the screen
Changing the lock screen style
Set a screen lock password to prevent unauthorized access to your device.
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Setting the screen lock password
1Open Settings.
2Touch Security & location > Screen lock > Password
3You can choose to unlock the screen with an unlock pattern, PIN, or password:
lTouch Pattern and connect at least four dots twice to create a screen unlock pattern.
lTouch PIN. Follow the onscreen instructions to create a PIN containing at least four digits, and
then touch OK.
lTouch Password. Follow the onscreen instructions to create a password containing at least four
characters, and then touch OK.
Locking the screen
Lock the screen to reduce power consumption and prevent unintended presses or unauthorized
access to your data.
lManual lock: Press the Power button to manually lock the screen.
lAutomatic lock: The screen will lock automatically and enter sleep mode after the preset sleep
time to reduce power consumption and prevent unintended operations.
To change the screen sleep time, touch Settings > Display > Advanced > Sleep and select
a time.
Unlocking the screen
1Press the Power button to turn on the screen.
2Swipe on the screen in any direction.
lIf you have set a screen unlock pattern, PIN, or password, you will need to draw the unlock
pattern or enter your PIN/password to unlock the screen.
Accessing tools from the lock screen
Launch apps directly from the lock screen.
1Swipe up from the bottom of the lock screen to display lock screen features and tools.
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Swipe up on the camera icon on the lock screen to directly open the camera.
Conguring your lock screen signature
Congure a lock screen signature to personalize your lock screen.
1Open Settings.
2Touch Security & location > > Lock screen message.
3Enter your lock screen signature and touch SAVE.
Your lock screen signature will be displayed on the lock screen.
Notication panel and status bar
About the status bar
Use the status bar to access the notication panel and check your device's status.
Opening the notication panel and status bar
Opening the notication panel and status bar from the lock screen
Turn on the screen and swipe down from the status bar to open the notication panel. Then you can
switch on or off shortcut switches, or view notication messages.
Opening the notication panel and status bar when the screen is unlocked
Swipe down from the status bar to open the notication panel. Then you can switch on or off
shortcut switches, or view notication messages.
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About notication and status icons
Status icons
Status icons are displayed on the right-hand side of the notication bar and tell you about your
device's status, including network connections, signal strength, battery, and time.
Status icons may vary according to your region or carrier.
Signal strength No signal
Connected over 4G Connected over 3G
Connected over 2G Connected over HSPA
Connected over HSPA+ Connected over LTE
VoLTE enabled Airplane mode enabled
Roaming Connected over Wi-Fi
Bluetooth enabled Receiving location data from GPS
Wi-Fi network available Silent mode enabled
Vibration mode enabled Charging
Alarm enabled Battery low
Battery full No SIM card found
Headset inserted
Notication icons
Notication icons are displayed on the left-hand side of the status bar when you receive a new
message, notication, or reminder.
Missed calls New emails
Connected to a VPN New voicemail
Downloading data Uploading data
Upcoming events Device memory full
Synchronizing data Synchronization failed
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Login or synchronization issue More notications
Using shortcut switches to access settings
Use shortcut switches to quickly enable or disable frequently-used features.
Accessing shortcut switches
Swipe down from the status bar to open the notication panel.
Touch to display all of the shortcut switches.
Conguring shortcut switches
1Swipe down from the status bar to open the notication panel.
2Touch . Touch and hold a switch and drag it to the desired position.
3Touch a switch to enable the corresponding feature. If the switch supports touch and hold
gestures, touch and hold the switch to access the settings for the corresponding feature.
Some switches do not support touch and hold gestures.
Navigation bar
About the navigation bar
The navigation bar contains three virtual keys: Back, Home, and Recent.
lBack: Touch to return to the previous screen or close an app. When entering text, touch to
close the onscreen keyboard.
lHome: Touch to return to the home screen.
lRecent: Touch to display recently used apps.
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Managing recent tasks
Viewing recent tasks
Touch Recent to display recent tasks. Swipe up and down to browse them.
Switching between recent tasks
1Touch Recent.
2Swipe up or down to nd the task you want to switch to and select it.
Ending recent tasks
1Touch Recent.
2To end a task, swipe it to the left or right or touch the icon in the top-right corner.
lTouch CLEAR ALL to end all tasks.
Themes
About themes
Themes help you to personalize your home screen by changing the wallpaper, app icons, and more.
Changing the theme
1Open Themes.
2You can:
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lSelect a theme and follow the onscreen instructions to congure the settings.
lTouch Customize to mix and match lock screen methods, wallpapers, app icons, and more.
Global search
About global search
Use global search to nd apps, contacts and messages on your device.
Swipe down on the home screen to open the global search window, and then enter your search
terms.
Searching for content on your device
Searching for contacts
1Swipe down on the home screen to display the search bar.
2Touch the search bar and enter the contact name, initials, phone number, email address, or other
information. Matching results will be displayed underneath.
To improve the accuracy of search results, enter more than one keyword. Each keyword should
be separated by a space (for example "John Smith New York").
Searching for emails
1Swipe down on the home screen to display the search bar.
2Enter one or more keywords (such as the email subject). The results will be displayed underneath
the search bar.
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Searching for apps
1Swipe down on the home screen to display the search bar.
2Enter one or more keywords. The results will be displayed underneath the search bar.
When using the Drawer home screen layout, you can also search for apps by touching and
entering the app name in the search bar.
Screenshot
Capturing the entire screen
Taking a screenshot with the power and volume down buttons
Press the Power button and Volume down button to take a full screenshot.
Viewing, editing, deleting, and sharing screenshots
Viewing screenshots
1Open Gallery.
2On the Albums tab, touch Screenshot to view your screenshots.
Editing a screenshot
1After taking a screenshot, touch .
2Choose the desired options to edit the image.
3Touch SAVE to save the changes.
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Sharing a screenshot
1Open Gallery.
2On the Albums tab, touch Screenshot.
3Select the screenshot you want to share and touch .
4Choose how you want to share the screenshot and follow the onscreen instructions.
Deleting a screenshot
1Open Gallery.
2On the Albums tab, touch Screenshot.
3Select the screenshot you want to delete and touch > Delete.
Eye comfort mode
Eye comfort mode decreases the amount of blue light emitted from the screen to reduce eye strain.
Eye comfort mode
1Open Settings.
2Touch Display > Eye comfort and switch on Eye comfort.
Adjusting the color temperature
Eye comfort mode reduces the amount of blue light emitted from the screen, which may give the
screen a slightly yellow hue. You can adjust the color temperature to control the amount of blue light.
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When Eye comfort is enabled, swipe left or right on the color temperature slider to make the screen
hue cooler or warmer.
Display settings
Changing the font size
1Open Settings.
2Touch Display > Advanced > Font size and choose a font size.
Touch to decrease
font size
Touch to increase
font size
Drag slider to
adjust font size
Adjusting the screen brightness
Adjust the screen brightness to suit your needs.
1Open Settings.
2Touch Display > Brightness level and switch on AUTO.
When automatic screen brightness is enabled, the brightness of the screen will automatically adjust
based on the light conditions.
Adjust the screen brightness quickly: Swipe down from the status bar. Touch . Enable or
disable automatic screen brightness. You can also manually adjust the screen brightness by
dragging the slider. The screen brightness will not change in different lighting conditions if
automatic mode is not enabled.
Conguring the screen rotation settings
When you rotate your device, some apps will automatically adjust the screen orientation to make
them easier to use.
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1Open Settings.
2Touch Display > Advanced and switch on Auto-rotate screen.
Quickly enable auto-rotation: Swipe down from the status bar and open the shortcut
switches tab, and then touch .
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Network and Sharing
Mobile Internet
Using mobile data
Enabling mobile data
Before enabling mobile data, ensure that you have activated mobile data services with your
carrier.
1Open Settings.
2Touch Network & Internet > Data usage.
3Switch on Mobile data to enable mobile data.
Disable mobile data when not required so as to save battery power and reduce data usage.
Enabling VoLTE
lSwitch on 4G before enabling VoLTE.
lMake sure your device supports VoLTE and you have activated this feature from your carrier.
1Open Settings.
2Touch Network & Internet > Mobile network.
3Switch on VoLTE calls.
Enabling data roaming
Enable data roaming to access the Internet when you travel abroad.
You may incur roaming charges when data roaming is enabled. Contact your carrier for details.
1Open Settings.
2Touch Network & Internet > Mobile network.
3Switch on Data roaming.
Sharing your mobile Internet with other devices
Setting up a portable Wi-Fi hotspot
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1Open Settings.
2Touch Network & Internet > Hotspot & tethering.
3Touch Wi-Fi hotspot and switch on the hotspot.
4Touch Set up Wi-Fi hotspot. Set the Wi-Fi hotspot name, encryption mode, and password, and
then touch SAVE.
Using USB tethering
Depending on your computer's operating system, you may need to install drivers on the computer
or establish a network connection in order to use USB tethering. Refer to your operating system
instructions.
1Use a USB cable to connect your device to the computer.
2Open Settings.
3Touch Network & Internet > Hotspot & tethering.
4Switch on USB tethering to share your mobile Internet.
Using Bluetooth tethering
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Before using Bluetooth tethering, pair your device with those that want to use your mobile Internet.
For more information, refer to Connecting to other devices using Bluetooth.
1Open Settings.
2Touch Network & Internet > Hotspot & tethering.
3Switch on Bluetooth tethering to share your mobile Internet.
4On the Bluetooth screen, touch next to the paired device,and then switch on Internet
access to share your mobile Internet.
Wi-Fi
About Wi-Fi
Connect to a Wi-Fi network to access the Internet on your device.
To prevent unauthorized access to your personal data and nancial information, always exercise
caution when connecting to public Wi-Fi networks.
Connecting to the Internet using Wi-Fi
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
1Go to Settings.
2Touch Network & Internet > Wi-Fi and turn on the Wi-Fi switch. Your device will display a list of
available Wi-Fi networks.
lManually add a network: Swipe down to the bottom of the menu and touch Add
network…. Follow the onscreen instructions to enter the network name and password
manually.
3Select the Wi-Fi network you want to connect to:
lIf the Wi-Fi network does not require a password, your device will connect automatically.
lIf the network is protected, enter the password when prompted and touch CONNECT.
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
WPS allows your device to connect to a WPS-enabled router without entering a password.
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1Go to Settings.
2Touch Network & Internet > Wi-Fi and switch on Wi-Fi.
3Touch Wi-Fi preferences > Advanced. There are two options:
lTouch WPS push button and press the router's WPS button.
lTouch WPS PIN entry to generate a PIN, and then enter the PIN on the router.
Bluetooth
Connecting to other devices using Bluetooth
Enabling Bluetooth and pairing with other devices
1Go to Settings.
2Touch Connected devices and switch on Bluetooth.
Ensure that the device you want to pair with is visible.
3Select the device you want to pair with and follow the onscreen instructions.
Unpairing Bluetooth devices
1Go to Settings.
2Touch Connected devices and switch on Bluetooth.
3Touch the icon next to the device name and select Forget.
Transferring data using Bluetooth
Using Bluetooth to share les
Ensure that Bluetooth is enabled on both devices and that both devices are visible.
1Select the le(s) you want to share and touch > Bluetooth. Your device will search for
available Bluetooth devices.
2Select the receiving device.
3On the receiving device, select Accept from the popup dialog to accept the le transfer request.
Open the notication panel to view the le transfer progress.
By default, received les are saved to the Bluetooth folder in File Manager.
Sharing photos and videos with Bluetooth
When viewing photos or videos in full screen, you can share content rapidly using Bluetooth.
Ensure that Bluetooth is enabled on both devices and that both devices are visible.
1Go to Gallery.
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2Select the photo or video you want to share and open it in full screen view. Touch > Bluetooth
to share the le. Your device will search for nearby available Bluetooth devices.
3Select the receiving device.
4On the receiving device, select Accept from the popup dialog to accept the le transfer request.
Open the notication panel to view le transfer progress.
By default, received les are saved to the Bluetooth folder in File Manager.
Bluetooth settings
Renaming your device
When you enable Bluetooth, your device model is used as the default device name. To make your
device easier to identify, you can change the device name.
1Go to Settings.
2Touch Connected devices > Bluetooth > Device name.
3Enter a new name, and then touch Rename.
VPNs
About VPNs
A VPN (virtual private network) is a secure connection that allows you to send and receive data across
shared or public networks. You can use a VPN to connect to your company network and email server.
Connecting to a VPN
Use a virtual private network (VPN) for secure, remote access to company data and other network
resources.
Contact your VPN administrator to obtain the server information.
1Open Settings.
2Touch Network & Internet > VPN.
3Touch . When prompted, enter the server name, select the server type, and then enter the
server address. Touch SAVE to save the server settings.
4To connect to the VPN, touch the VPN name, enter your username and password, and then touch
CONNECT.
Contact your VPN administrator to obtain your username and password.
Using a USB port to transfer data
Selecting the USB connection mode
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1Swipe down from the status bar to open the notication panel, and then touch Charging this
device via USB. You can choose from the following USB connection modes:
lCharge this device: Charge your phone only.
lTransfer les: Transfer les between your phone and a computer.
lTransfer photos（PTP）: Transfer images between your phone and a computer. If your phone
does not support MTP, the PTP protocol will be used to transfer les and images between your
phone and computer.
lUse device as MIDI: Use your phone as a MIDI input device and play MIDI les on your
computer.
Transferring data between your phone and a computer
Use a USB cable to connect your phone to a computer and transfer data between the two devices.
Transfer les
MTP (media transfer protocol) is a protocol for transferring media les. You can use MTP to transfer
les between your phone and a computer. Before using MTP, ensure that you have Windows Media
Player 11 or later installed on your computer.
Swipe down from the status bar to open the notication panel, and then set the USB connection
mode to Transfer les. Your computer will automatically install the necessary drivers. To view les
stored on your phone, wait until the drivers have been installed, and then click the new drive icon that
appears on your computer (the drive is named after your phone model). If you are using a Windows
computer, use Windows Media Player to browse multimedia content on your phone.
Transferring images
PTP (picture transfer protocol) is an image transfer protocol. Use PTP to transfer images between your
phone and a computer.
Swipe down from the status bar to open the notication panel, and then set the USB connection
mode to Transfer photos（PTP）. Your computer will automatically install the necessary drivers. To
view images stored on your phone, wait until the drivers have been installed, and then click the new
drive icon that appears on your computer (the drive is named after your phone model).
Transferring MIDI data to your phone
MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a music technology protocol that allows digital music
instruments to communicate with each other.
Swipe down from the status bar to open the notication panel, and then set the USB connection
mode to Use device as MIDI. You can use your phone to receive or process MIDI data from other
devices.
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Security and Backup
File management
Creating folders
Keep your device organized by creating folders for your les.
1Open File Manager.
2In the Local tab, touch Shared internal storage.
3Touch . Enter the name of the new folder and touch OK.
Sharing les
Use the le sharing feature to share les, photos, and videos.
1Open File Manager.
2On the Local tab, touch Shared internal storage.
3Touch and hold the les you want to share and touch .
4Choose a sharing method and follow the onscreen instructions to share your les.
Renaming les
Give your les memorable names so that you can nd them quickly.
1Open File Manager.
2On the Local tab, touch Shared internal storage.
3Touch and hold the le or folder you want to rename and then touch > Rename.
4Enter a new name and touch Done.
Copying, moving, or deleting les
1Open File Manager.
2On the Local tab, touch Shared internal storage.
3Touch and hold the les and folders you want to copy, move, or delete. You can:
lCopy les to a destination folder: Touch . Select a destination folder and touch .
lMove les to a destination folder: Touch . Select a destination folder and touch .
lDelete les or folders: Touch > OK.
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Clear the app cache and delete residual les and system trash to optimize performance.
Enhancing speed
Clear the app cache and delete residual les and system trash to optimize performance.
1Open Phone Manager.
2Touch CLEAN to clear the app cache and system trash.
3Touch FINISH to exit.
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Camera and Gallery
Camera options
Open Camera to display the viewnder.
Switch flash modes
Take a photo
Toggle rear and front camera
Toggle settings
Photos and video recordings
Taking a photo
Geotagging photos
Enable geotagging to record the location of photos and video recordings. In Gallery you can view the
shooting location of photos and videos. In Gallery, you can display all photos and videos on a map.
1Open Camera.
2Touch and switch on GPS location info.
Zooming in and out
Spread two ngers apart to zoom in, or pinch them together to zoom out. The image quality may be
affected if you continue to zoom in after the maximum optical zoom has been reached. You can also
zoom in or out by adjusting the slider that appears in the viewnder after you perform the zoom in or
zoom out functions with your two ngers.
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Adjusting the exposure
The camera automatically adjusts the exposure according to the ambient brightness. A higher
exposure produces brighter images.
Turning on the ash
Touch the ash icon in the bottom right corner of the viewnder to turn on the ash. Touch to
display the three options:
l: Automatically enables or disables the ash based on the ambient brightness.
l: Disables the ash.
l: Enables the ash.
Burst shooting
Use burst shooting when you want to take a photo of a moving subject, such as during a football
match. The camera will capture several images in quick succession and automatically select the best
photo.
This feature is not available in HDR mode, Panorama mode.
1Open Camera.
2Touch and hold to start the burst sequence. The number of captured photos will be displayed
above .
3Release to stop the burst shooting.
You can take up to 10 photos in one burst sequence, provided that there is enough storage space
on your phone.
Self timer
Use a self timer to include yourself in shots.
1Open Camera. Touch > to access the camera settings.
2Touch Sele timer to set the countdown time.
3Return to the viewnder. Rest your device on a stable surface and frame the scene you want to
capture.
4Touch to start the countdown timer. Your device will automatically take a photo when the
countdown time has elapsed.
Shooting a video
Shooting a video
1Open Camera.
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2Touch to start recording.
3In the process, you can perform the following:
lTouch to pause recording. Touch to continue recording.
lTouch to save the current scene as a photo.
4Touch to complete recording.
Zooming in and out
Spread two ngers apart to zoom in, or pinch them together to zoom out. The image quality may be
affected if you continue to zoom in after the maximum optical zoom has been reached.
Viewing photos and videos
Viewing photos in full screen mode
Open Gallery and touch a photo to view it in full screen. Touch the screen to show or hide the
menu.
When viewing photos in full-screen mode, you can:
lZoom in or out: Spread two ngers apart to zoom in, or pinch two ngers together to zoom out.
lView image details: Touch to > Details view the image details, such as the ISO, exposure
compensation, and resolution.
lSet photo as the home screen wallpaper, or assign the photo to a contact: Touch > Set
picture as > Wallpaper or Contact photo.
Viewing photos and videos in chronological order
Go to the Photos tab. Photos and videos are automatically displayed in chronological order. Touch
> Times to display the date when the photo was taken.
In the Photos tab, zoom in or out to switch between month and day view.
Viewing photos and videos by location
If GPS location info is switched on in Camera, you can view photos and videos by location in
Gallery.
Go to the Photos tab and touch > Locations to view your geotagged photos or videos on a
map.
Viewing photos and videos by album
Go to the Albums tab. Photos and videos are automatically sorted into default folders. For example,
videos that you take with the camera are automatically added to the Camera folder, and screenshots
are added to the Screenshot folder.
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Sharing photos and videos
Use the sharing feature in Gallery to share photos and videos.
Sharing photos and videos stored on your device's internal storage or microSD card
1Open Gallery.
2Touch and hold le to open the le selection interface, and then select the les you want to share.
3Touch . Select a sharing method and follow the onscreen instructions to share the selected
le(s).
Editing a photo
The Gallery app features powerful image editing tools that you can use to draw grafti, add
watermarks, or apply lters.
1Open Gallery.
2Touch an image to view it in full-screen mode. In full-screen view, touch to open the photo
editor and edit your photo using the available tools.
lRotate an image: Touch and swipe the screen to adjust the angle of rotation.
Portion of image to preserve after rotation
lCrop an image : Touch to select the crop ratio . Drag the dotted edges to crop the image
to the desired size.
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Crop selection
Crop grid corner
lAdd a lter: Touch and select the desired lter.
lDraw grafti: Touch to select the brush and color.
Editing Videos
Editing a video
Select highlights from videos and save them as separate les.
Length of trimmed video
Save changes
Play/pause key
Trimmed video
Video trim slider
1Open Gallery.
2Select the video that you want to edit and touch > Trim.
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3On the video editing screen, drag the sliders to select the portion of the video that you want to
keep.
You can touch to preview the video.
4Touch SAVE to crop and save the video.
To change the resolution, select a resolution on the video editing screen. Videos with higher
resolution occupy more space of your device.
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Calls and Contacts
Making calls
Smart dialing
Enter the name, initials, or number of a contact in the dialer. Your device will display matching
contacts.
1Open Phone.
2Enter the name, initials, or number of a contact in the dialer (for example, John Smith or JS). Your
device will search your contacts and call log and list the results above the dialer.
Backspace
3Select the contact you want to call from the list. If your device has dual SIM support, touch or
to make a call.
The call status will be displayed on the screen (for example, ringing or call forwarding).
4Touch to end the call.
Making a call from Contacts
1Open Contacts.
2Touch the search bar and enter the name or initials of the person you want to call.
3Touch the contact number. If your device has dual SIM support, touch or to make a call.
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Making a call from the call log
1Open Phone.
2Slide the list up and down to view all calls. Touch the name or number of the person that you
want to call. If your device has dual SIM support, touch or to make a call.
Making an emergency call
In the event of an emergency, you can make emergency calls from your device, even without a SIM
card. However, you must be in an area with cellular coverage.
1Open Phone.
You can also touch Emergency from the lock screen.
2Enter the emergency number for your location in the dialer, and then touch .
If you are in an area with good cellular reception, your device will automatically obtain your
location and display it on the screen.
The ability to make emergency calls depend on local regulations and carriers in your area. Poor
network coverage or environmental interference may prevent your call from being connected.
Never rely solely on your device for essential communication during emergencies.
Making international calls
Before making a long-distance call, contact your carrier to activate international calling or
roaming services.
1Open Phone.
2On the dialer screen, touch and hold the 0 key to enter a + symbol, and then enter the country
code, area code, and phone number.
3Touch to make a call. If your device has dual SIM support, touch or to make a call.
Making a call while roaming
Use Contacts to call a contact when you're roaming.
Before using this feature, make sure you have activated international call or roaming service. For
more details, contact your carrier.
Open Contacts. To initiate a call, select the contact you want to call, and then touch the
contact's number.
Answering calls
Answering or rejecting a call
When a call comes in, press the volume button to mute the ringtone.
If the screen is unlocked:
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lTouch to answer the call.
lTouch to reject the call.
lTouch to reject the call and send an SMS.
If you receive a call when you are entering text or using full-screen mode (for example, when you
are viewing an image or playing a game), the incoming call will be displayed at the top of the
screen in a oating window. Touch ANSWER to answer the call or DECLINE to decline the call.
Switching between calls
Ensure that you have turned on call waiting before using this feature. For details, contact your
carrier.
1If you receive an incoming call when in another call, touch . You can then answer the incoming
call and hold the other line.
2To switch between the two calls, touch or select the call that is on hold.
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Making a conference call
Set up a conference call using the multi-party call feature. Call one contact's number (or receive a
call), and then call another number to add it to the conference call.
Conference calling must be supported by your carrier. Please ensure you have activated this
service. For details, contact your carrier.
1Call the rst participant.
2Once the call is connected, touch , and then dial the second participant's number. The rst
participant will be placed on hold.
3When the second call is connected, touch to start a conference call.
4Repeat steps 2 and 3 to add more people to the conference.
5During a call, touch to view the list of participants. You can:
lTouch next to a contact to remove the contact from the call.
lTouch next to a contact to remove the contact from the conference call and keep them in a
separate call.
lTouch to return to the main call screen.
6Touch to end the conference call.
In-call options
Do not cover the microphone during a call.
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During a call, your device will display an in-call menu.
Mute the call
Start a three-way call
Show/hide dialer
End call
Place the current
call on hold
Enable hands-free
mode
lHide the in-call menu: Touch Home or Back.
lStart a three-way call: Contact your carrier to nd out how to use this feature.
lAdjust the volume: Press the volume up button to increase the volume, or the volume down
button to decrease the volume.
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Managing call logs
Managing unknown numbers in the call log
1Open Phone.
2Select a number . You can:
lAdd the number to your contacts: Touch the number, then touch Create new contact to
create a new contact, or touch Add to existing contact to add the number to an existing
contact.
lAdd the number to the blacklist: Touch the number, then touch Block number.
Clearing the call log
Open Phone. You can clear the call log in two ways:
lDelete one entry: Touch > Call history > > Delete.Then select the call history you want
to delete,touch > OK.
lDelete multiple entries: Touch > Call history > > Delete,then touch Select all > >
OK.
Call settings
Enabling call forwarding
If you are unavailable to take a call, you can congure your device to forward calls to another number.
1Open Phone.
2Touch > Settings.
3Touch Calling accounts. If your device has dual SIM support, touch or , and then touch Call
forwarding.
4Select a method of forwarding the call. Enter the destination number and touch TURN ON.
When call forwarding is enabled, your device will forward certain calls (such as unanswered calls) to
the number you specied.
Enabling call waiting
Call waiting allows you to take an incoming call when you are already in a call and switch between
the two conversations.
You may need to contact your carrier to enable this feature.
1Open Phone.
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2Touch > Settings.
3Touch Calling accounts and switch on Call waiting. If your device has dual SIM support, touch
or , then Additional settings, and switch on Call waiting.
When you receive an incoming call while already in a call, touch to answer the new call, and
to switch between the two calls.
Rejecting calls with a text message
Send a predened text message when you're not available to take a call.
1Open Phone.
2Touch > Settings > Quick responses.
3Touch a predened text message to edit the message content. Once you have nished, touch OK
to save the message.
When you are unavailable to take an incoming call, touch and select a predened message to
send to the caller.
Conguring the harassment lter
The harassment lter automatically blocks calls and messages from unknown or blacklisted numbers.
1Open Phone.
2Touch > Settings > Call blocking > ADD A NUMBER.
3Touch BLOCK to congure the harassment lter settings and the blacklist.
Conguring the call ringtone
Choose from a selection of system ringtones or pick a song from your music library.
Features may vary depending on your carrier.
1Open Phone.
2Go to > Settings > Sounds and vibration > SIM 1 ringtone/SIM 2 ringtone. Choose a
system ringtone or select a song from your music library.
Conguring voicemail
Divert calls to your voicemail when your device is switched off or when there is no cellular coverage.
Callers can leave a voice message that you can listen to later.
Voicemail must be supported by your carrier. Please ensure that you have subscribed to this
service. Contact your carrier for information about their voicemail service.
1Open Phone.
2Touch > Settings.
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3Touch Voicemail > Select card 1 or card 2 > Advanced settings > Setup > Voicemail number
and enter your voicemail number.
Creating a contact card
Create a contact card to quickly share your contact information.
1Open Contacts.
2Touch > Settings > My info.
3Set your prole picture. Enter your name, company, telephone number and other contact
information, and then touch SAVE.
Share your contact card: Touch > Share. Select the card format and sharing method, and then
follow the onscreen instructions.
Creating a new contact
Creating a contact
1Open Contacts.
2Touch .
3In the options menu, select a location to save the contact.
The number of contacts you can store on your device depends on the size of your device's
internal storage. The number of SIM card contacts you can store depends on your SIM card's
storage capacity.
4Touch the contact's prole picture to choose a photo. Enter the contact's name, company, phone
number and other contact information, and then touch SAVE.
lThe contact's photo will be displayed when the contact calls you. Other contact information
such as company name and job title will also be displayed.
Importing and exporting contacts
Importing contacts from a storage device
1Open Contacts.
2Touch > Settings > Import > Shared internal storage > Next.
3Select one or more .vcf les, and then touch OK.
Exporting contacts to a storage device
1Open Contacts.
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2Touch > Settings > Export > Phone contacts > Next.
3Choose where you want to export the contacts from and touch OK.
By default, the exported .vcf le is saved to the root directory of your device's internal storage. Open
Files to view the exported le.
Importing contacts from a SIM card
1Open Contacts.
2Touch > Settings > Import. Choose the SIM card you want to import your contacts from.
3Select the contacts you want to import and touch OK.
4Choose the location. The device will automatically import the contacts.
Managing contacts
Editing a contact
After creating a contact, you can edit their contact information at any time. This includes adding or
deleting default information such as phone numbers or email addresses. You can also choose a
custom ringtone and add a birthday, nickname, or photo.
Contact photos cannot be added for contacts stored on your SIM card.
1Open Contacts.
2Touch and hold the contact you want to edit, and then touch .
3Touch the contact's portrait to choose another image. Update the contact's information, and then
touch SAVE.
Add multiple numbers for one contact: Select a contact from the contact list and touch >
Add phone number.
Viewing contacts from different accounts
1Open Contacts.
2Touch .
3Select the account you want to display, or customize the display options.
Searching for contacts
Search contacts stored on the device, SIM card, or linked to an online account.
Finding contacts
1Open Contacts.
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For more complete search results, ensure that Contacts is congured to display all of your
contacts. On the contacts screen, touch > Contacts .
2On the contact list, you can:
lSwipe the contact list up or down.
lSlide your nger up or down the index on the right-hand side of the screen to scroll through
your contacts.
lEnter the contact name, initials, phone number, email address, or other information in the search
bar at the top of the contact list. Search results will be displayed underneath.
You can enter multiple keywords, such as "Tom New York". The system will nd the contacts
that meet the search criteria.
3Select a contact. You can call them, send a text message, or edit their contact information.
Searching for a contact from the home screen
1Swipe down on the home screen to display the search bar.
2Enter one or more keywords (such as the contact's name or email address). The search results will
be displayed beneath the search bar.
You can enter multiple keywords, such as "Tom New York". The system will nd contacts that
meet the search criteria.
3Select a contact. You can then choose to call them, send them a text message, or edit their
contact information.
Adding a contact to your favorites
Add frequently contacted people to your favorites to make them easier to nd.
1Open Contacts.
2Touch the contact you want to add to your favorites, and then touch > Add to favorites.
Changing contact photos
Contact photos cannot be added for contacts stored on your SIM card.
1Open Contacts.
2Touch the contact you want to edit, and then touch .
3Touch the contact's photo. You can choose to select a photo from Gallery or take a photo with the
camera.
4Touch SAVE.
The contact's photo will be displayed when you receive a call from them.
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Viewing call records for individual contacts
1Open Contacts.
2Select the desired contact and touch Call log.
3Swipe up on the list to view all entries. You can:
lTouch an entry to call the contact.
lTouch and hold an entry to delete it or edit it before calling.
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Messaging and Email
Sending a message
You can add a range of different content to messages, such as emoticons, images, and recordings.
1Open Messages.
2In the list of message threads, touch .
3Touch . If your device has dual SIM support, touch or .
Replying to a message
1Open Messages.
2Touch a message to view the message content. Your device will automatically highlight phone
numbers, web addresses, email addresses, times, and other information. Touch highlighted
information to access a range of shortcuts. You can also:
lCall the sender: Touch at the top of the message.
lAdd the caller's number to your contacts: Touch > Add contact at the top of the
message.
3To send a reply, select the text eld and enter your message, and then touch .
Quickly reply to message: New messages will be displayed in the notication bar. Touch the
button to compose a reply.
Searching for messages
There are two ways to search for messages:
lIn the list of message threads, touch the search bar at the top of the screen and enter one or more
keywords. The results will be displayed beneath the search bar.
lSwipe down on the home screen to display the search bar. Touch the search bar and enter one or
more keywords. The results will be displayed beneath the search bar.
Deleting message threads
Delete unwanted or old threads to tidy up your message list.
Deleted threads cannot be retrieved, so please proceed with caution.
You can delete a message thread in two ways:
lTo delete a single thread, swipe left on the thread that you want to delete .
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lTo delete multiple threads, touch and hold one of the threads that you want to delete. Select the
other threads and touch > DELETE.
Managing messages
Delete unwanted messages, forward messages to other contacts, copy and paste message content,
and lock messages or add them to your favorites to prevent them from being deleted by accident.
1Open Messages.
2In the list of message threads, touch a contact name or phone number to view your conversations.
3Touch and hold a message, and then follow the onscreen instructions to Share, forward, copy,
detail, delete the message.
Conguring the message ringtone
1Open Messages.
2In the list of message threads, touch > Settings > General > Notications > Sound.
Adding an email account
If you don't know your account settings, please consult your email service provider.
Adding a personal email account
1Open Email.
2Enter you email address and password, and then touch Next.
3Follow the onscreen instructions to congure your account. The system will automatically connect
to the server and check your settings.
Your Inbox will be displayed once the account has been set up.
Adding an Exchange account
Microsoft Exchange is a corporate email management solution. Some email service providers also
provide individual and family Exchange accounts.
1Open Email.
2Touch Manual setup > Exchange.
3Enter your email address, user name, and password. Touch Next.
4Follow the onscreen instructions to congure your account. The system will automatically connect
to the server and verify your settings.
Your Inbox will be displayed once the account has been set up.
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Sending emails
1Open Email.
2Touch .
3In To:, enter one or more recipients.
4Touch Cc/Bcc, From: to add Cc and Bcc recipients, and select the email account to use.
5Enter the email subject and body. Touch to add an attachment.
6Touch to send the email.
Your email service provider may have an attachment size limit. If attachments exceed the limit,
you can send them in separate emails.
To save your email as a draft and send it later, touch > Save draft.
Replying to emails
1Open Email.
2Open the email you want to reply to and touch .
To reply to all recipients of the original email, touch .
3After drafting your message, touch to send the email.
Conguring fast responses: Touch > Settings. Select an account and touch Quick responses
to create or edit a fast response.
Managing emails
Viewing emails
You can check, reply, forward or delete your emails after you create a personal email account.
1Open Email.
2On the Inbox screen, touch and select the account you want to use. Swipe down to refresh
your inbox and download new emails.
On the inbox, touch to star the email.
3You can check, reply, forward or delete your emails. Open an email and swipe left or right on the
screen to view the previous or next email.
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To delete multiple emails, go to the Inbox screen. Select a contact picture or touch and hold
an email to activate the email management interface. Select the emails you want to delete and
touch .
Saving email attachments
Open an email and touch to preview the attachment. Touch > Save to save the attachment to
your device.
For large attachments, open the link provided in the email to download.
Syncing emails
On the Inbox screen, swipe down to refresh your inbox.
1Open Email.
2Touch > Settings.
3Select the account you want to congure.
To sync your emails automatically, touch Sync frequency and select a sync interval.
Searching emails
You can search for emails in two ways:
lOn the inbox screen, enter one or more keywords in the search bar, such as the email title, content,
or the attachment lename.
lOn the home screen, swipe down to open the search bar. Enter search keywords, such as the email
title, content, or the attachment lename.
Managing email accounts
Adding an email account
1Open Email.
2Touch > Settings > Add account.
3Select a service provider and enter your details to add an account.
Switching between email accounts
On the inbox screen, touch . Touch the account image to switch to that account.
Conguring an email account
On the inbox screen, touch > Settings and select an account. You can perform the following
operations:
lRename the account: Touch Account name and enter an account name in the popup dialog box.
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Conguring Mail
Conguring an email signature
1On the inbox screen, touch > Settings.
2Select the account you want to congure and touch Signature.
3Enter a signature and touch OK.
Conguring email notications
1On the inbox screen, touch > Settings.
2Select the account you want to congure and switch Email notications on.
3Select a notication sound or enable vibration alerts.
Conguring the email view
On the inbox screen, touch > Settings > General settings. You can congure the following:
lDisplay contact images: Switch Sender image on to display contact images next to emails.
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Calendar and Notepad
Changing the calendar view
Go to today
Settings
Event
Add event
To view your schedule for a specic day, touch > Go to, select a date, and then touch Done.
Open Calendar and touch > Settings. You can:
lCongure the rst day of the week: Touch General settings > Week starts on and congure
the settings.
Creating an event
Add events and set reminders to help you plan ahead.
1Open Calendar.
2Touch > New event.
3Enter the event name, location, and start and end time.
4Touch to save the event.
lYou can add up to 5 reminders for an event. To add a reminder, touch Add reminder.
lIn week or daily view, touch and hold an area on the screen to create an event for the
corresponding date and time.
Sharing events
You can share events with your contacts.
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1Open Calendar.
2Open the event that you want to share and touch .
3Choose how you want to share the event and follow the onscreen instructions.
You cannot share birthday reminders that are created automatically. To share birthday
information, manually create an event, and then share the event with your friends.
Deleting an event
Open Calendar. You can delete an event in two ways:
lDelete a single event: Open the event that you want to delete and touch .
lDelete multiple events: Touch > Clear events, and then touch and hold an event to activate
the event management interface. Select the events that you want to delete and touch OK.
Searching for events
You can search for events in two ways:
lIn Calendar, touch > Search. Enter one or more keywords in the search bar, such as the event
name or location.
lSwipe down on the home screen to display the search bar. Enter one or more keywords, such as the
event name or location.
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Music and Video
Listening to music
You can choose to listen to your favorite local songs .
1Open Music.
2You can then play music stored on your device, add a song to the personal song book, play a song
in the personal playlist, or listen to recently played songs.
3You can play, pause, or change songs during the process.
Toggle between play
and pause
Next song
Previous song
Searching for music
Searching for music on your internal storage or microSD card
Sort your music by category or search with a keyword to nd your music les quickly.
1Open Music.
2Touch Songs.
3You can choose to organize your music by song name, artist, album name, or folder. To search for
a specic song, touch and enter the song name, artist, or album in the search bar.
Deleting songs
Delete unwanted songs to free up storage space.
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1Open Music.
2Go to the Songs tab. Touch and hold the list of songs and select the songs that you want to
delete.
3Touch and hold the song,then touchDelete.
4Touch OK.
Creating a playlist
Organize your music by creating customized playlists that contain your favorite songs.
1Open Music
2Touch and hold one songAdd to playlist > New.
3Name the playlist and touch SAVE.
Playing a playlist
My playlists
1Open Music.
2Touch Playlists .
3Select the desired playlist. Touch a song to start playback, or touch > Shufe all to shufe all
songs.
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Phone Manager
Enhancing speed
Clear the app cache and delete residual les and system trash to optimize performance.
1Open Phone Manager.
2Touch CLEAN to clear the app cache and system trash.
3Touch FINISH to exit.
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Clock
Managing alarms
Set an alarm to wake you up or remind you about important events.
Open Clock. From the ALARM tab, you can:
lAdd an alarm: Touch and set the alarm time, ringtone, repeat settings, and more. Touch OK to
apply the settings.
lEnable or disable an alarm: Touch the switch next to an alarm.
lCongure the alarm settings: Touch > Settings and go to Alarms to congure the snooze
duration, silent mode settings, and volume button behavior.
lDelete an alarm: Touch and hold the alarm you want to delete. Touch next to the clock, and
then touch Delete.
lTurn off an alarm: Touch Slide to turn off alarm at the bottom of the lock screen.
lMute an alarm: Press the volume down button.
lSnooze for 10 minutes: Press the power button. The alarm will go off again after 10 minutes. To
turn off the alarm, swipe down from the top of the screen to open the notication panel, and then
touch the alarm notication.
Conguring the world clock
Add multiple clocks to view the time in various cities around the world.
1Open Clock.
2From the CLOCK tab, you can:
lAdd a city: Touch . Enter a city name or select a city from the list.
lSet the system date and time: Touch > Settings > Change date & time and congure
the settings.
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Home time
Stopwatch
1Open Clock.
2Go to the STOPWATCH tab and touch to start the stopwatch.
While the stopwatch is running, touch LAP to count laps. Swipe up on the timer in the middle
of the screen to view your lap data.
3Touch to pause the stopwatch.
4Touch RESET to reset the stopwatch, or to resume the stopwatch.
The screen will stay on when the stopwatch is running.
Timer
1Open Clock.
2Go to the TIMER tab and swipe up or down to set the countdown time.
3Touch to start the timer.
4When the timer goes off, swipe the screen to silence the ringtone.
When the timer is counting down, touch to pause the countdown, or DELETE to reset the
timer.
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Sound recorder
Recording sound
1Open Recorder.
2Touch to start recording.
3Touch or to pause or resume the recording.
4Touch . Then touch SAVE.
When the Recorder app is recording sound in the background, use the controller in the
notication panel to , or the recording.
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System Features and Settings
Restarting your device
You may notice a drop in performance when your device has been powered on for a long time.
Restart your device regularly to clear cached les and ensure optimal performance.
To restart your device, press and hold the power button for 3 seconds, and then touch Restart.
To force your device to restart, press and hold the power button until your device vibrates.
Input method settings
Adding a keyboard
1Open Settings.
2Touch System > Languages & input > Virtual keyboard .
3Touch Manage keyboards and switch on the keyboard that you want to add.
After adding a keyboard, you can congure the keyboard settings to suit your needs.
Editing text
Select, cut, copy, paste, and share text.
lSelecting text: Touch and hold the text until appears. Drag and to select a section
of text, or touch Select all to select all text.
lCopying text: Select the text you want to copy and touch COPY to copy it to the clipboard.
lCutting text: Select the text you want to cut and touch CUT to move it to the clipboard.
lPasting text: Touch and hold where you want to insert the text, and then touch PASTE.
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The pasted text will remain available in the clipboard until you cut or copy other content.
lSharing text: Select the text you want to share and touch SHARE. Choose how you want to share
the text and follow the onscreen instructions.
Airplane mode
To avoid interference, please enable airplane mode when you are on board a plane. When enabled,
call, mobile data, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi will be disabled. You can enable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi manually.
Use any of the following methods to enable or disable airplane mode:
lUse the shortcut switch: Swipe down from the status bar to open the notication panel. Touch
to display all shortcut switches, and then switch on .
lGo to Settings: Open Settings and toggle the Airplane mode switch.
When airplane mode is enabled, the airplane mode icon will display in the status bar .
Conguring the sound settings
Adjusting the system volume
Adjust the ringtone, media, alarm, and call volume to suit your needs.
1Open Settings.
2Touch Sound > Volume to adjust the ringtone, media, alarm, and call volume.
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Setting the default notication tone
Choose a preset ringtone or a music le as the notication tone for messages, emails, and other
notications.
1Open Settings.
2Touch Sound > Advanced > Default notication sound and choose a new notication
Ringtone or a Music le.
Enabling or disabling system alert sounds and haptic feedback
1Open Settings.
2Touch Sound > Advanced. You can enable or disable Dial pad tones,Screen locking sounds,
Charging sounds,Touch sounds, and Vibrate on touch.
When Vibrate on touch is enabled, your device will vibrate when you touch a key on the
navigation bar or unlock the screen.
Setting up an account
Adding an account
Add an email or social media account to sync your emails and messages to your device.
1Open Settings.
2Touch Users & accounts > Add account. Select an account type and follow the onscreen
instructions to enter the account information.
lYou must install the corresponding app before you can add a third-party account.
lFor more information on adding email and company accounts, see Adding an email account.
Deleting an account
1Open Settings.
2Touch Users & accounts and select an account type.
3Select the account that you want to delete and follow the onscreen instructions.
Syncing data with your device
Enable the sync feature to keep all of your device's data up-to-date and prevent data loss. You can
sync emails, and other data from your old device.
The type of data that can be synced depends on the account type.
1Open Settings.
2Select Users & accounts.
3Touch Automatically sync data and follow the onscreen instructions.
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If the data sync switch is turned off, you can sync data manually by selecting an account and
touching .
Viewing memory and storage information
View storage and memory information, change the default storage location, and format the microSD
card.
Not all devices support microSD cards.
1Open Settings.
2Touch Storage to view storage information for your internal storage and microSD card.
Setting the date and time
Your device automatically sets the date and time using network-provided values. You can also set the
time manually and display it in 12–hour or 24-hour formats.
1Open Settings.
2Touch System > Date & time. You can:
lSet the time and date automatically using network-provided values: Switch on
Automatic date & time.
lSet the time zone automatically using network-provided values: Switch on Automatic
time zone.
lSet time format: Switch on the 24–hour format to display the time in 24–hour format. By
default, the time is displayed in 12–hour format.
Enabling location access
Enable location-based services to ensure that map, navigation, and weather apps can access your
location information.
Conguring the location settings
Features may vary depending on your carrier.
1Open Settings.
2Touch Security & location > Location.
3Switch on Off ,Touch Mode,you can
lHigh accuracy: Uses GPS and your device's Internet connection. Enable this option for highly
accurate positioning.
lBattery saving: Only uses your device's Internet connection. Enable this option for reduced
power consumption and longer standby times.
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lDevice only: Does not require an Internet connection. Enable this option to reduce mobile data
usage.
Increasing indoor positioning accuracy
Your device uses Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for more accurate positioning when you are indoors.
1Open Settings.
2Touch Security & location > Location > Scanning, you can:
lSwitch on Wi-Fi scanning. Location apps and services will continually scan for Wi-Fi networks
for more accurate positioning.
lSwitch on Bluetooth scanning. Location apps and services will search for Bluetooth devices for
more accurate positioning.
Restoring factory settings
Restore factory settings if your device crashes or is slow to respond.
Restoring factory settings will erase your personal data from your device, including account
information, downloaded apps, and system settings. Back up important data on your device
before restoring factory settings.
1Open Settings.
2Touch System > Reset options.
3Touch Erase all data (factory reset) > Reset phone and choose whether to format your internal
storage.
4Touch Erase everything to restore your device to its factory settings.
OTA updates
Update your device's system to the latest version to enhance performance.
This feature requires an Internet connection. Connect to a Wi-Fi network to avoid incurring
unnecessary data charges.
lUsing unauthorized third-party software to update your device may render your device
unusable or put your personal information at risk. For optimum results, use the OTA update
feature or take your device to your nearest Huawei service center.
lYour personal data may be erased during a system update. Always back up important data
before updating your device.
lWhen updating, ensure that your device has at least 20% battery power remaining.
lAfter updating, you may nd that some third-party apps are incompatible with your system,
such as Internet banking applications and games. This is because it takes a while for third-party
application developers to release updates for new Android releases. Please wait until a new
version of the application is released.
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Touch Settings > System > About phone > Build number to view your device's version
number.
1Open Settings.
2Touch System > System update. Your device will automatically check for updates.
3Select the latest version to download the update package.
4Once the download is complete, touch INSTALL NOW. The update process may take a while to
complete. Do not use your device before it has nished updating. Your device will restart
automatically when it has nished updating.
Viewing product information
Viewing your model number and version information
View your model number and system version information.
1Open Settings.
2Touch System > About phone to view your model number, Build number, EMUI version, and
Android version.
Viewing your IMEI
All devices have a unique 15-digit IMEI that you can use to verify if your device is genuine.
1Open Settings.
2Touch System > About phone to view the IMEI.
Dual-SIM devices have two IMEIs.
Accessibility features
Enabling TalkBack
TalkBack provides audible prompts and captions to help visually impaired users. When TalkBack is
enabled, your device will issue audible prompts for all content that you touch, select, or enable.
Audible prompts are not available for all languages. If your language is not available, you can
download a third-party speech synthesis engine. For more information, see Text To Speech (TTS)
output.
1Open Settings.
2Touch Accessibility > TalkBack.
3Switch on TalkBack and touch OK.
A tutorial will be played when you enable TalkBack for the rst time. To replay the tutorial,
touch Settings to access TalkBack Settings, and then select the tutorial.
4Touch Settings and switch on Explore by touch.
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When Explore by touch is enabled, your device will issue audible prompts for content that
you touch.
Disable TalkBack: Press the power button until your device vibrates, and then touch and hold the
screen with two ngers for more than 3 seconds.
Using TalkBack to control your device
After you have enabled TalkBack, use gestures to:
Browse the screen: Swipe up or down with two ngers to scroll through menu lists. Swipe left or
right to move between screens.
Select an item: Touch an item with one nger 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 nger to conrm your selection from
the previous step.
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For example, if you want to open Settings, touch the Settings icon once using one nger, and then
touch twice on any part of the screen.
Conguring the TalkBack settings
1Open Settings.
2Touch Accessibility > TalkBack > Settings.
3Follow the onscreen instructions to adjust the feedback volume, audible feedback settings, control
gestures, and more.
Text To Speech (TTS) output
This feature converts text into speech for visually impaired users. Text To Speech (TTS) output requires
TalkBack to be enabled.
1Open Settings.
2Touch Accessibility > Text-to-speech output, and then select the desired speech synthesis
engine and voice speed.
Color correction
Color correction mode adjusts colors to make it easier for color vision impaired users to distinguish
between different parts of the screen.
Enable this mode with caution, as it may affect your device's performance.
1Open Settings.
2Touch Accessibility > Color correction, and switch on Color correction.
3Touch Correction mode, and select the desired color correction mode.
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Obtaining help
Read the Quick Start Guide included with your phone.
Touch Settings > System > About phone > Legal information to read the legal information.
Visit http://consumer.huawei.com/en/ for more information.
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Personal Information and Data Security
The use of some functions or third-party applications on your device could result in your personal
information and data being lost or becoming accessible to others. Use the following measures to help
you protect your personal information:
lPut your device in a safe place to prevent unauthorized use.
lSet your device screen to lock and set a password or unlock pattern.
lPeriodically back up personal information stored on your SIM card, memory card, or your device
memory. If you change to a different device, be sure to move or delete any personal information on
your old device.
lPeriodically back up personal information stored on your memory card, or your device memory. If
you change to a different device, be sure to move or delete any personal information on your old
device.
lDo not open messages or emails from strangers to prevent your device from becoming infected
with a virus.
lWhen using your device to browse the Internet, do not visit websites that might pose a security risk
to avoid your personal information from being stolen.
lIf you use services such as the portable Wi-Fi hotspot or Bluetooth, set passwords for these services
to prevent unauthorized access. Turn these services off when they are not in use.
lInstall device security software and regularly scan for viruses.
lBe sure to obtain third-party applications from a legitimate source. Downloaded third-party
applications should be scanned for viruses.
lInstall security software or patches released by Huawei or authorized third-party application
providers.
lUsing unauthorized third-party software to update your device may damage your device or put your
personal information at risk. It is recommended that you update through your device's online
update feature or download ofcial update packages for your device model from Huawei.
lSome applications require and transmit location information. As a result, a third-party may be able
to share your location information.
lSome third-party application providers may collect detection and diagnostic information on your
device to improve their products and services.
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List of safety features
Huawei phones come with a number of security features to keep your data secure.
Lock screen style and
password
Set a screen lock password to prevent unauthorized access to your phone.
For more information, see Changing the lock screen style.
Encrypting a microSD
card
Encrypt your microSD card to prevent unauthorized access to your data. A
password must be entered when the microSD card is inserted into another
phone. For more information, see Setting microSD card password.
Setting your SIM card
PIN
Enable the SIM lock to prevent others from using your SIM card. You will
need to enter your SIM card PIN each time you turn on your phone or insert
your SIM card into another phone. For more information, see Setting your
SIM card PIN.
Blocking spam messages Use the harassment lter and blacklist in Phone Manager to block spam
calls and messages. For more information, see Blocking spam messages.
Identifying malicious
URLs in messages
Enable URL recognition to receive warnings about malicious URLs. For more
information, see Identifying malicious URLs in text messages.
VPNs You can use a VPN to connect to your company network and email server.
For more information, see VPNs.
Harassment lter Use the harassment lter and blacklist in Phone Manager to block spam
calls and messages. For more information, see Harassment lter.
Managing data usage
Use the data management feature in Phone Manager to keep track of your
mobile data usage. Mobile data will be automatically disabled when you
exceed the preset limit to prevent you from incurring excessive data
charges. For more information, see Managing data usage.
Virus scanner Use the virus scanner in Phone Manager to remove malware. For more
information, see Virus scanner.
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Some features of the product and its accessories described herein rely on the software installed,
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Thus, the descriptions herein may not exactly match the product or its accessories which you
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Huawei reserves the right to change or modify any information or specications contained in this
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hotline and email address in your country or region.
Model: DRA-LX5
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.
Note: Remember the Google account your phone last logged in to.
During an untrusted factory settings restoration or microSD card–based update,
Google's anti-theft mechanism requires you to enter the Google account your phone
last logged in to on the startup navigation screen for identity authentication. Your
phone can properly power on only after the identity authentication passes.

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