Huawei Y6 Prime 2019 User Guide(MRD LX1F,EMUI9.0.1 02,EN)

2019-03-27

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User Guide
Contents
Exciting Features
Featured Usage Tips 1
Camera Tips 1
More Features 4
New Device
New Device Conguration 8
Gestures and Operations
Record Exciting Moments on Your Screen 10
Home Screen
Navigation Bar 12
Use Shortcut Switches to Quickly Enable Frequently Used Features 13
Notication Panel and Status Bar 13
Screen Lock and Unlock 15
Home Screen Management 16
Contacts
Search Contacts 20
Managing Contacts 20
Dialing
Basic Calling Functions 22
VoLTE: Make Calls and Use Data at the Same Time 23
Use VoWi-Fi for a New Calling Experience 24
Message
Basic Messaging Functions 25
Camera
Basic Camera Functions 26
Use Panorama Mode to Take Panoramic Photos 28
Pro Mode 29
Gallery
Photo Management 32
Phone Manager
Use Optimize 34
Manage Mobile Data Usage 34
Enable Smart Power-Saving Management to Optimize Power
Consumption 34
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Email
Add Email Accounts 36
Manage Email Accounts 36
Manage VIP Email Contacts 37
Import Important Events to Calendar 37
Set Auto Response for Exchange Email 37
Calendar
Navigate the Calendar 38
Clock
Use the Clock 39
Notepad
Manage Your Notes to Keep Your Records in Order 41
Device Connection
NFC 43
Bluetooth 45
Connecting USB Device 47
Security and Privacy
Fingerprint 50
Face Unlock 52
Enable or Disable Location Services 53
Enable App Lock 53
Backup and Restoration
Data Backup Using HiSuite 55
Reset Your Phone 55
Wi-Fi and Network
Wi-Fi 56
Connecting to the Internet 57
Share Your Mobile Network with Other Devices 58
Sound and Display
Congure Do Not Disturb Mode 60
Congure Your Sound Settings 60
More Display Settings 61
Storage
Enable Memory Cleanup 63
System
Change the Input Method 64
Contents
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Accessibility 64
General Settings 66
Legal Notice
Legal Notice 68
Personal Information and Data Security 69
Obtaining help 70
Contents
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Exciting Features
Featured Usage Tips
Pick Up to Unlock
Open Settings, and go to Security & privacy > Face recognition. When enrolling facial data,
select Enable Pick up to wake, and set the Face unlock method to Direct unlock. Once the setup is
complete, you can simply raise your Phone to unlock the screen, without a password or ngerprint.
If you haven't selected Enable Pick up to wake when enrolling facial data, you can open
Settings, go to Security & privacy > Face recognition, and set the Face unlock method to Direct
unlock. Then, open Settings, go to Smart assistance > Motion control > Pick up, and select
Wake device.
Use Shortcut Switches to Quickly Enable Frequently Used Features
Want to quickly enable or disable mobile data or hotspot? You can enable frequently used features by
using shortcut switches.
Touch to enable
this feature
Touch and hold to
enter Settings
Organize shortcuts
Camera Tips
Use Panorama Mode to Take Panoramic Photos
Panoramas provide a wider viewing angle than ordinary photos, letting you take sweeping landscape
shots.
To capture a panorama shot, the camera takes multiple photos of objects within our visual eld and
stitches them together into a single photo.
When taking a panorama, nd a wide, open space that is some distance away from the subject
and try to avoid backgrounds that are all in one color.
1Go to Camera > More > Panorama.
2Touch at the bottom of the screen to congure the shooting direction.
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3Hold your Phone steady, and then touch to start shooting. Slowly move the Phone in the
direction indicated, holding the device steady and ensuring that the arrow stays level with the
center line.
4Touch when you are nished. The camera will automatically stitch the photos together to
create a panorama.
Use Pro Mode to Take Scenic Photos
Want to make your scenic photos more vibrant and interesting? Use Pro mode to take unique and
personalized scenic photos.
Open Camera > More > Pro to enter Pro mode.
Select a metering mode based on the shooting subject: On the Pro mode screen, touch ,
and select a metering mode accordingly.
Metering mode Application scenario
Center The subject is in the center of the picture, and stands out from the
background.
Spot The subject to be highlighted in the picture is relatively small, such as a
ower or a tree.
Adjust brightness based on the shooting environment:
lAdjust ISO: On the Pro mode screen, touch , and swipe left or right on the ISO slider to adjust
its value.
To avoid excessive noises, the recommended ISO is below 400. The recommended ISO for the
daytime is between 100 and 200 and above 400 for night scenes.
lAdjust the shutter speed: On the Pro mode screen, touch (shutter speed), slide on the
shutter speed slider, and drag your desired speed to the center.
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The recommended shutter speed for static scenes (such as mountains) is between 1/80 and
1/125; and faster (less than 1 second) for moving subjects (such as waves). For the best result,
using a tripod when shooting a moving subject.
lAdjust EV compensation: On the Pro mode screen, touch
(9
, slide on the EV slider and drag the
selected value to the center.
Adjust AWB: On the Pro mode screen, touch
"8#
, slide on the AWB slider and drag the selected
value to the center.
lWhen shooting under sunlight, you can select . In a weak light environment, you can select
.
lTouch
to adjust the color temperature. If you want to give your photo a cozy, nostalgic
tone, increase the K value. For a cold, calm or futuristic tone, select a lower K value.
Adjust AF based on the shooting subject: On the Pro mode screen, touch
$)
, slide on the AF
slider and drag your desired mode to the center.
AF modes Application scenario
AF-S mode Static scenes (such as mountains).
AF-C mode Moving scenes (such as owing water and sea waves).
MF mode Protruding objects (such as a close-up of a ower).
Hold your device steady when shooting: In Pro mode, touch and enable Horizontal level.
After this feature is enabled, two horizontal guiding lines will appear in the viewnder. When the
dotted line overlaps with the solid line, it indicates that the camera is horizontally aligned.
lSome settings in Pro mode may change after you change a setting. You may adjust them based
on your actual needs.
lThe recommended settings above are for reference only. You may adjust them based on the
actual condition to achieve your desired effect.
Use Pro Mode to Take Portraits
Want to take more professional portraits? Pro mode allows you to adjust your camera settings to
shoot professional-level portraits.
Go to Camera > More > Pro to enable Pro mode.
Select a Metering mode: or is recommended for taking portraits. Line up your subjects
(their faces for example) so they are in the center of the viewnder. Then touch to select your
desired Metering mode.
Adjust brightness based on the ambient light
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lAdjust ISO: To avoid excessive noises, it is recommended that you use a lower ISO when taking
portraits. You should also adjust the ISO based on the actual lighting conditions. To do this, touch
, and slide it left or right to adjust the value.
Good for Recommended ISO
Outdoors Between 100 and 200
Indoors Around 400
Night scenes Between 400 and 800
lAdjust shutter speed: Choose a slower shutter speed if the ambient light is low and a faster one
when it's stronger. The recommended shutter speed for static portraits is between 1/80 and 1/125.
To shoot moving subjects, select a shutter speed of 1/125 or above. Touch (shutter speed),
slide until your desired speed is in the center.
lAdjust EV compensation: Increase the EV compensation if the subjects or background is in dim
light, and decrease the EV compensation if the light is strong. Touch
(9
, and slide until the desired
value is in the center.
Adjust AWB: Select AWB depending on the lighting conditions. When shooting in sunlight, you can
select , and for gloomy days, select . Touch
"8#
, and slide until the desired value is in the
center.
Adjust focus: To make your subject stand out, it is recommended that you use manual focus (MF)
when shooting portraits. When taking a close-up shot, touch the focus on the shot in the viewnder
to adjust the focus accordingly.
lSome parameters in Pro mode affect each other, so adjusting one may cause some unwanted
changes. Keep this in mind when setting up for your perfect shot.
lThe recommended settings above are for reference only. You should adjust them based on the
actual scene for best shot.
More Features
Enable App Lock
App lock allows you to set a password for your important apps. Once you restart your Phone or
unlock the screen, you will be asked to enter your App lock password when opening the apps for the
rst time. App lock enhances the protection of your private information and prevents unauthorized
access to important apps on your device.
Enable App lock: Open Settings. Go to Security & privacy > App lock. When you access the
app for the rst time, follow the onscreen instructions to set the password and enter the app lock. In
subsequent access, you can directly enter the app lock password. On the App lock screen, enable App
lock for the apps you want to protect. When accessing a locked app for the rst time, you need to
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enter the password in the password text box. If you forget the password, touch Forgot password,
enter the answer in the password protection question box, and reset the password. If you have not
set the password protection, the Forgot password option is not available.
Modify your App lock password and password protection: Touch on the App lock screen,
and then touch Change password or Change password protection to modify your App lock
password or password protection.
Set Your Home Screen Wallpaper
Tired of default wallpapers? Set a photo you like as your home screen wallpaper to personalize your
home screen.
Open Settings, and then go to Home screen & wallpaper > Wallpaper. You can:
Set a picture as your home screen wallpaper: Touch Gallery or select a preset wallpaper in your
device, and follow the onscreen instructions to select Lock screen, Home screen or Both.
Set a photo as your wallpaper from Gallery: Have a great photo you want to set as your
wallpaper? In Gallery, open the photo that you like, go to > Set as > Wallpaper, and
follow the onscreen instructions to set the photo as your home screen wallpaper.
Manage Your Home Screen Widgets
Want to quickly add widgets such as screen lock, weather, notepad, clock, contacts, or calendar to
your home screen? You can add, move or delete home screen widgets to tidy up your home screen
and ease your usage experience.
Add widgets: Touch and hold an empty area on the home screen to enter home screen editing
mode. Touch Widgets, touch and hold a widget and drag it to an empty area on the home screen, or
touch the widget you want.
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Check that there are enough empty spaces on the home screen for the widget. If there is not
enough space, add an empty screen page or free up some space on the current home screen
page.
Delete widgets: Touch and hold a widget on the home screen until your Phone vibrates, and then
select Remove.
Move widgets: Touch and hold a widget on the home screen until your Phone vibrates. Drag the
widget to any position on the screen.
Use App Drawer to Store Apps
Want to store your apps in one location on your home screen to make your home screen look
cleaner? You can enable app drawer on your home screen to store all your apps and free up space on
your home screen.
Open Settings, go to Home screen & wallpaper > Home screen style, and select Drawer. If
you want to switch back to a standard home screen, select Standard.
Add an app icon from app drawer to the home screen: After you enable app drawer, touch
on the home screen to enter the app list. From the app list, touch and hold the app icon that
you want to add until your Phone vibrates, and then drag it to the desired position on the home
screen.
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Enable TalkBack to Have Onscreen Content Read Aloud
TalkBack reads aloud content on the screen that you touch, select, or activate. It is a useful tool that
helps visually impaired users interact with their Phone.
1Open Settings and go to Smart assistance > Accessibility > TalkBack > to open the
TalkBack settings screen.
2Enable TalkBack and touch OK. Your device will launch a tutorial when you enable TalkBack for
the rst time. If you need to listen to the tutorial again, touch , open the TalkBack settings
screen, and then launch the tutorial.
3Touch and enable Explore by touch. When Explore by touch is enabled, your device will
read out content that you touch.
Why does my Phone suddenly start reading out content on the screen? How do I disable this
feature? You may have enabled TalkBack by accident. To disable TalkBack, press and hold the Power
button until your device vibrates, and then touch the screen with two ngers for at least three
seconds.
Enable Memory Cleanup
Your Phone may slow down over time as your storage space gets smaller. You can use memory
cleanup to free up storage space, improve system performance, and keep your Phone running
smoothly.
Open Phone Manager. Touch Cleanup to clear memory and cache and optimize performance. If
your storage space is still low, you can perform a deep clean to free up additional storage space.
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New Device
New Device Conguration
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.
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.
When you don't need to access the Internet, disable mobile data to save battery power and
reduce data usage.
Pick Up to Unlock
Open Settings, and go to Security & privacy > Face recognition. When enrolling facial data,
select Enable Pick up to wake, and set the Face unlock method to Direct unlock. Once the setup is
complete, you can simply raise your Phone to unlock the screen, without a password or ngerprint.
If you haven't selected Enable Pick up to wake when enrolling facial data, you can open
Settings, go to Security & privacy > Face recognition, and set the Face unlock method to Direct
unlock. Then, open Settings, go to Smart assistance > Motion control > Pick up, and select
Wake device.
Connect to Wi-Fi
By connecting your device to a Wi-Fi network, you can effectively save mobile data.
To avoid potential security risks (such as unauthorized access to your personal data and nancial
information), please exercise caution when connecting to a public Wi-Fi network.
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Connect to a Wi-Fi Network: Open Settings, go to Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi, and enable
Wi-Fi. Touch a Wi-Fi network to access it, and enter the network password or complete the
authentication if required. Alternatively, you can scroll to the bottom of the menu, touch Add
network, and follow the onscreen instructions to add a network hotspot by entering its name and
password.
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Gestures and Operations
Record Exciting Moments on Your Screen
The screen recording feature comes in handy when you are making tutorial videos or if you want to
record your gaming exploits to share with your friends using your Phone.
lScreen recording will end if you make or answer a call.
lIf you are using the sound recording function of your Phone before screen recording, Enable
microphone is disabled by default.
lIf you have enabled Enable microphone, your device will record all ambient sounds in the
recording. It is recommended that you record your screen in a quiet environment.
Use shortcut to start recording: Swipe down from the status bar to open the notication panel,
and then touch > to start recording the screen. You can enable or disable Enable
microphone based on your needs. To end the recording, touch in the upper left corner of the
screen.
Use key combination to start recording: Simultaneously press and hold the Power button and the
Volume up button to begin recording. You can enable or disable Enable microphone based on your
needs. To end the recording, simultaneously press and hold the Power button and the Volume up
button again.
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You can view your screen recordings in Gallery.
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Home Screen
Navigation Bar
Congure Your Navigation Bar Layout
Using the navigation bar, you can conveniently access the home screen, return to the previous page,
exit an app, or view recent apps used.
To congure your navigation bar layout, open Settings, then go to System > System
navigation > Three-key navigation > Settings, and select the navigation key combination and
enable or disable Hide navigation keys based on your usage habits.
lBack key: Touch to return to the previous page or exit an app. Touch to close the onscreen
keyboard when inputting text.
lHome key: Touch to return to the home screen. Touch and hold to display the Google Assistant
icon and swipe upwards on the icon to enable Google Assistant.
lRecent key: Touch to open a list of recently used apps. Touch and hold to enable split screen
mode.
lDownward swipe notication key: Touch to open the notication panel.
Use the Recent Key to Manage Background Apps
If you want to quickly switch to a recently used app, you might try using the Recent key. The Recent
key can help you quickly switch between several recently used apps. You can also use it to close your
background apps to increase your Phone's operating speed.
Touch . You can view, switch to, close, or lock recently used background apps:
lView recently used apps: Recently used apps will be displayed on the screen and you can check
them by swiping left or right.
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lSwitch to a recently used app: Swipe left or right on the screen to nd the app you want to use,
and touch the app tab.
lClose an app: Swipe up on an app tab to close the corresponding app.
lClose all apps: Touch to close all apps.
Use Shortcut Switches to Quickly Enable Frequently
Used Features
Want to quickly enable or disable mobile data or hotspot? You can enable frequently used features by
using shortcut switches.
Touch to enable
this feature
Touch and hold to
enter Settings
Organize shortcuts
Notication Panel and Status Bar
Notication and Status Icons and Descriptions
The icons in the status bar give you a quick view of the overall status of your Phone, including its
network connection, battery level, and any new messages received when your Phone is in Silent
mode.
Status icons: By checking the status icons, you can quickly learn the status of your device, such as
network connection, signal strength, battery level, time, and more.
The network status icons may vary by regions and service providers.
Signal strength No signal.
4G+ network connected 3G network connected
4G network connected HSPA network connected
2G network connected
LTE
LTE
Long Term Evolution (LTE) network
connected
LTE
LTE
LTE+ network connected Headset plugged in
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Evolved High-Speed Packet Access
(HSPA+) network connected Airplane mode enabled
VoLTE available Wi-Fi network connected
Roaming Receiving location data from GPS
Bluetooth enabled Silent mode enabled
Wi-Fi network detected Charging
Vibration mode enabled Battery level low
Alarm enabled No SIM card detected
Battery fully charged
Notication icons: When there is a new message, notication or reminder on your Phone, the
relevant icon will be displayed in your status bar.
Missed call New emails
Downloading data New voicemails
Event reminder Uploading data
Synchronizing data Phone memory full
Sign-in or synchronization problem Sync failed
VPN connected More notications
Open the Notication Panel to Get Important Information
Want to ensure that you do not miss out on any important notications? From your Phone's status
bar, you can view real time notication information and your device's operating status.
When there is a notication reminder, you can turn on the screen and swipe down from the status bar
to view the notication. You can access notication and status bar settings in the following ways:
Access notication panel when the screen is unlocked: Swipe down from the status bar to open
the notication panel. You can turn on or off shortcut switches, or touch notications to view the
details.
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Want the notication and status bar to display only the number of notications or to display no
notications? Touch Settings, and go to Notications > More notication settings >
Notication method. Then, select Numbers or None as required.
Disable Disruptive App Notications
Find it annoying to receive so many different types of app notications? You can set and disable app
notications to prevent this from happening.
Open Settings, and go to Notications. You can:
lDisable push notications from an app: On the Notications screen, nd and touch the desired
app, and then turn off .
lPrevent all apps from pushing notications: Touch Batch management, and then turn off All.
Screen Lock and Unlock
Set a Lock Screen Password to Protect Your Privacy
Your Phone stores a lot of sensitive information, such as personal photos, contact information,
banking apps (for example, Alipay). Set a lock screen password so that a password is required each
time you unlock your Phone. A lock screen password helps to protect your private information if your
Phone is lost or accessed by an unauthorized user.
Set a lock screen password: Open Settings, go to Security & privacy > Lock screen
password, and set the type of lock screen password you prefer.
lSet a PIN: A PIN number is a sequence of digits. Entering a PIN to unlock your Phone is quick and
simple. For better security, use a long sequence of random numbers as your PIN. Go to Set lock
screen password, follow the prompts to set up a PIN. Alternatively, touch Change unlock
method, and set 4-digit PIN or Custom PIN.
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lSet a pattern: Unlock your Phone by drawing a preset pattern on the screen. For better security,
use a pattern that includes overlapping line segments. Go to Set lock screen password > Change
unlock method > Pattern and draw the same pattern twice. The pattern must connect at least 4
dots.
lSet a password: A password made up of numbers, letters, and special characters is more secure
than a PIN or pattern. For better security, use a password with 8 or more characters that includes
numbers, letters, and special characters. Be sure to memorize the password so that you don't get
locked out of your Phone if you forget it. Go to Set lock screen password > Change unlock
method > Password, follow the prompts to set up a password.
Lock the Screen to Quickly Secure Your Phone
If you don't use your Phone for a set period of time, the screen will turn off and lock. As long as the
screen stays on, you can use your Phone without needing to unlock the screen. Lock your screen
when you are not using your Phone to protect your privacy and prevent mistaken inputs.
Set a lock screen password to help protect your privacy. You can lock your device in the following
ways:
Lock the screen instantly with the Power button: Press the Power button to lock the screen at
any time.
Lock the screen with one-touch screen lock: Pinch two ngers together on the home screen to
enter the editing screen. Touch Widgets > Screen Lock and add the Screen Lock widget to your
home screen. This helps reduce wear and tear on your power button. After leaving the home screen
editing mode, touch the Screen Lock widget to instantly lock your screen. To lock your screen this
way, rst switch to the home screen page where the Screen Lock widget is located.
You can swipe up from the bottom of the Magazine unlock screen to display the Magazine unlock
shortcut panel and use widgets such as recorder, calculator, and ashlight.
Home Screen Management
Manage Home Screen Icons
Is your home screen cluttered with app icons? You can move or delete icons from the home screen or
sort and move them to folders for more convenient use.
Move a home screen icon: From the home screen, touch and hold an app icon until your Phone
vibrates, then drag it to any position on the home screen.
Delete an app: From the home screen, touch and hold the icon of the app you want to uninstall until
your Phone vibrates, and then touch Uninstall. Follow the onscreen prompts to delete the app.
To ensure that the system runs normally, some preinstalled system apps cannot be uninstalled.
Create a folder: From the home screen, touch and hold an app icon until your Phone vibrates, then
drag it on top of another icon. The two icons will now be placed in a new folder.
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Delete a folder: Open the folder, touch , deselect all the apps, then touch OK. The folder will be
deleted automatically and all the app icons in the folder will be moved to your home screen.
Rename a folder: Open the folder, touch the folder name and enter a new name.
Add or remove app icons from a folder: Open the folder, touch , select or deselect apps and
then touch OK. The selected app icons will be automatically added to the folder while the deselected
apps will be removed from the folder.
Another way to remove an app icon from a folder is to touch and hold the icon in the folder until
your Phone vibrates, and then drag it to the home screen.
Manage Your Home Screen
Too many icons on your home screen? You can add a new page to your home screen and customize it
to your liking.
Touch and hold an empty area on the home screen to enter home screen editing mode. You can do
the following:
lAdd a new screen page: Touch at the left or right side of the screen to add a new screen
page.
lDelete an empty screen page: Touch to delete the page.
Screen pages with app icons or widgets on them cannot be deleted.
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lModify screen page order: Touch and hold the screen page you want to move, then drag it to the
desired position.
lSet a default home screen page: Touch in the upper part of the home screen to set the
selected screen page as your default home screen page.
Set Your Home Screen Wallpaper
Tired of default wallpapers? Set a photo you like as your home screen wallpaper to personalize your
home screen.
Open Settings, and then go to Home screen & wallpaper > Wallpaper. You can:
Set a picture as your home screen wallpaper: Touch Gallery or select a preset wallpaper in your
device, and follow the onscreen instructions to select Lock screen, Home screen or Both.
Set a photo as your wallpaper from Gallery: Have a great photo you want to set as your
wallpaper? In Gallery, open the photo that you like, go to > Set as > Wallpaper, and
follow the onscreen instructions to set the photo as your home screen wallpaper.
Manage Your Home Screen Widgets
Want to quickly add widgets such as screen lock, weather, notepad, clock, contacts, or calendar to
your home screen? You can add, move or delete home screen widgets to tidy up your home screen
and ease your usage experience.
Add widgets: Touch and hold an empty area on the home screen to enter home screen editing
mode. Touch Widgets, touch and hold a widget and drag it to an empty area on the home screen, or
touch the widget you want.
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Check that there are enough empty spaces on the home screen for the widget. If there is not
enough space, add an empty screen page or free up some space on the current home screen
page.
Delete widgets: Touch and hold a widget on the home screen until your Phone vibrates, and then
select Remove.
Move widgets: Touch and hold a widget on the home screen until your Phone vibrates. Drag the
widget to any position on the screen.
Use App Drawer to Store Apps
Want to store your apps in one location on your home screen to make your home screen look
cleaner? You can enable app drawer on your home screen to store all your apps and free up space on
your home screen.
Open Settings, go to Home screen & wallpaper > Home screen style, and select Drawer. If
you want to switch back to a standard home screen, select Standard.
Add an app icon from app drawer to the home screen: After you enable app drawer, touch
on the home screen to enter the app list. From the app list, touch and hold the app icon that
you want to add until your Phone vibrates, and then drag it to the desired position on the home
screen.
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Contacts
Search Contacts
Open Contacts, in the contacts list, you can use the following search methods:
For most accurate search results, ensure your device is displaying all contacts. On the contacts list
screen, go to > Settings > Display preferences, and touch All contacts.
lDrag the index on the side to quickly scroll through the list.
lIn the search bar at the top of the contacts list, enter the contact name, initials, telephone number,
or email address, and the search results will be displayed below the search bar. You can also enter
multiple keywords for your search, such as "John London", and the system will quickly nd all
matching contacts.
If an error occurs while you're searching for a contact, on the contacts list screen, go to >
Settings > Organize contacts, and then touch Rebuild index data > OK.
Managing Contacts
Import and Export Contacts
When you switch to a new Phone, you'll need to transfer your existing contacts.
Open Contacts, go to > Settings > Import/Export, and then select one of the following:
lImport contacts: Select Import from storage, Import via Bluetooth, or Import from SIM and
follow the onscreen instructions.
lExport contacts: Select Export to storage, Export to SIM, or Share contacts and follow the
onscreen instructions. By default, .vcf les exported through Export to storage are saved in the
root directory of your device's internal storage. Open Files to view exported les.
Manage Your Contacts
The Contacts app gives you a host of features for managing your contacts. You can simplify your
contacts list, choose to only view contacts on your Phone or SIM card, and easily nd your frequent
contacts.
Merge duplicate contacts: If there are duplicate contacts in your contacts list, you can use the
Merge duplicate contacts function to merge them. From the contacts list, go to > Settings >
Organize contacts > Merge duplicate contacts, select the contacts you want to merge, and then
touch Merge.
Display contacts for different accounts: Want to only view contacts on your Phone or SIM card?
Go to > Settings > Display preferences, and select the accounts that you want to display. You
can also:
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lEnable Simple layout: Want to hide the prole pictures, companies, and titles in the contacts list?
From the contacts list screen, go to > Settings > Display preferences, and enable Simple
view.
lView contact storage space: Want to check your contact storage space? From the contacts list,
go to > Settings > Display preferences. In the Accounts eld, you can see the available and
total storage space of your SIM card.
Add contacts to Favorites: Tired of constantly searching through your contacts for a particular
entry? You can Favorite your frequent contacts for quick and easy access. From your Contacts list,
touch the entry you want to Favorite, then touch Favorite to add it to the Favorites screen.
Erase Call and Message Records
Use Erase traces to erase call and message records for a contact to protect your privacy.
Open Contacts, select a contact with a call record, and go to > Erase traces > Erase. After
that, all of your call and message records for that contact will be erased.
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Dialing
Basic Calling Functions
Make Calls
On the dialer screen, enter part of the telephone number or the rst letter or pinyin initials of the
contact's name. Your Phone will automatically search for the relevant contacts.
Open Dialer. From the keypad screen, enter the phone number, rst letter, or pinyin initials of the
contact's name (for example, enter jl for John Lennon). Your device will automatically search Contacts
and call logs. Touch the contact you want to call from the list. If it is a dual SIM device, touch
1
or
2
to make the call. You can check your contact's status (such as ringing) on your screen. Touch
to hang up.
After you copy a phone number that you want to dial, the system prompts you to paste the
number when you enter the dialer screen.
Press the power button to hang up: Accidentally dialed the wrong number and hid the calling
screen, and want to hang up quickly? You can set Power button ends call. On the Dialer screen, go
to > Settings > More, and enable Power button ends call to quickly hang up calls.
Make Emergency Calls
In an emergency situation, if your Phone is powered on and within the service area, you can make
emergency calls even if the screen is locked or there is no mobile reception.
The emergency call feature is subject to your local regulations and Internet service provider.
Network issues or environmental interference may lead to failed emergency calls. In emergency
situations, do not rely on your Phone as your only method of communication.
Open Dialer, or touch Emergency on the lock screen, enter the local emergency number on the
dialer, and then touch . If your location has strong mobile reception and your Phone is connected
to the Internet with enabled location services, your location will be obtained and displayed on your
screen for reference.
Enable Call Waiting to Never Miss Important Third-Party Calls
Receiving an incoming call while you're already on a call? Call waiting allows you to answer the new
call and then switch between the two calls.
Some carriers may not support this feature.
Open Dialer, go to > Settings > More, and enable Call waiting. When receiving another
call, touch to answer the call and place your rst call on hold. Touch or the call on hold in
the call list to switch between calls.
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Enable Call Forwarding and Never Miss a Call
If you are unavailable to answer calls, you can set your device to forward calls to another number.
Some carriers may not support this feature.
Open Dialer, and go to > Settings > Call forwarding. If you have a dual-SIM device, in the
SIM 1 or SIM 2 section, touch Call forwarding and select a forwarding method. Enter the number
you want to forward your calls to, then conrm. When call forwarding is enabled, your device will
automatically forward eligible calls to the preset number.
Delete Call Logs
You can delete call logs that you no longer need.
Open Dialer and touch to hide the dialpad. You can now perform one of the following:
lDelete a single record: Touch and hold an entry, then touch Delete entry.
lDelete multiple records: Go to > Delete multiple entries, select the entries you want to
delete or Select all, then touch .
Activate International Roaming for Borderless Communication
When you travel abroad for work or a holiday, you can make calls when your Phone is roaming
without having to dial the country code.
1Contact your carrier to activate the international call or roaming service.
2Open Dialer or Contacts, and make a call.
VoLTE: Make Calls and Use Data at the Same Time
VoLTE (Voice over LTE) allows both call and data services to be carried on the same 4G network, which
means you can use the Internet even while making calls. VoLTE also provides you with shorter call
connection times and higher quality voice and video calls.
Both of your Phone's SIM card slots support 4G, VoLTE, and VoWiFi, so there is no need to switch
SIMs back and forth.
lDual 4G: Both of your Phone's SIM card slots support 4G.
lDual VoLTE: Both of your Phone's SIM card slots support VoLTE, allowing you to use the Internet
while making HD calls.
lDual VoWiFi: Both of your Phone's SIM card slots support VoWiFi, which allows calls to be made
using Wi-Fi. You can use VoWiFi to make calls even in Airplane mode.
Some carriers may not support this feature.
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Use VoWi-Fi for a New Calling Experience
You can use VoWi-Fi to make voice and video calls in any location that has a Wi-Fi network, even
when there is no mobile network reception.
This feature must be supported by your carrier. Contact your carrier for more information,
including fees and charges.
Open Dialer, go to > Settings > Wi-Fi calling, enable Wi-Fi calling. Touch Mode and
follow the onscreen instructions to set the preferred network.
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Message
Basic Messaging Functions
Manage Messages
The Messaging app makes it easy to stay on top of your messages.
Open Messages. In the list of message threads, touch a contact name or phone number to view
the conversation thread.
Reply to messages: Enter the message content in the text box and touch .
Archive a message: Worried about accidentally deleting an important message? Touch and hold a
message and then touch to archive the message.
Delete a message: Tired of the clutter created by too many messages? Delete unneeded
conversations or messages to clean up your Messaging list. To delete conversations or messages,
touch and hold the conversations or messages to enter the editing screen, select the conversation or
message, and touch . Deleted messages cannot be recovered.
Search messages: Want to nd a message quickly? From the Messaging list screen, enter the
keywords in the search bar and the relevant results will be displayed beneath the search bar.
Block a contact: Want to stop someone from sending you spam messages? Touch and hold a
message and then touch to block the contact.
Block Spam Messages
Tired of receiving spam messages? Enable message blocking and say goodbye to spam messages!
Open Messages.
Use the harassment lter to perform the following:
Block messages: Touch and hold a message and touch to block messages and calls from that
number.
Unblock messages: Touch and touch Blocked contacts. Touch at the end of the phone
number to unblock the number.
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Camera
Basic Camera Functions
Use Basic Camera Features
Understand your camera's basic features to help you take better pictures.
Select a camera mode: Open Camera. In the viewnder, choose a camera mode from the
preinstalled ones.
Zoom your camera in or out: From the viewnder, touch the screen with two ngers and pinch
them together to zoom out or move them apart to zoom in. If you zoom in beyond your camera's
optical zoom limit, the image quality will decrease. After you touch the screen with two ngers and
zoom in or out, a zoom bar will appear on the side of the screen, with which you can also zoom your
camera in or out.
Adjust your camera's exposure: Your camera will adjust its exposure automatically depending on
the ambient light level. Increasing the exposure will make pictures appear brighter whereas decreasing
the exposure will make pictures appear darker. You can adjust the exposure manually from the
viewnder by touching the screen and dragging the icon up or down.
Enable or disable ash: Flash is used to provide extra lighting for taking photos in low light
conditions. From the viewnder, touch to select one of the following ash modes:
lAuto: The camera automatically enables or disables ash depending on the ambient light level.
lOff: Disable ash.
lOn: Enable ash.
lAlways on: Flash is always on while you are in the viewnder.
Mute shooting: From the viewnder, touch , and enable Mute.
Enable geolocation: Your geographic location will be recorded when you take a photo, and this
allows you to search through your pictures by location. From the viewnder, touch , and enable
GPS tag.
Use Camera to Record Videos
Besides taking pictures, you can also use the camera to capture high resolution videos with sound.
Record a video: Open Camera > Video, touch to start recording a video.
Take a picture while recording a video: You can touch to take a picture when recording a
video.
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Turn on ashlight: When recording a video in low light conditions, you can touch and select
to turn on the ashlight.
Use Assistive Grid to Compose Your Photos
Ever get annoyed that your photos turn out looking skewed or the subject always seems to be off-
center? You can use your camera's assistive grid feature to help you line up the perfect shot.
To select an assistive grid, open Camera and touch to enter Settings. Then touch Assistive
grid and select the type of grid or lines you want to use.
Rule of thirds composition method: Use either Grid or Phi grid. The four intersection points in the
grid are the focus areas of the picture. Place the subject of your photo on one of the intersection
points to achieve a good composition.
Spiral composition method: Use either Fibonacci spiral (left) or Fibonacci spiral (right). Place
the subject of your photo within the center of the spiral.
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Use Panorama Mode to Take Panoramic Photos
Panoramas provide a wider viewing angle than ordinary photos, letting you take sweeping landscape
shots.
To capture a panorama shot, the camera takes multiple photos of objects within our visual eld and
stitches them together into a single photo.
When taking a panorama, nd a wide, open space that is some distance away from the subject
and try to avoid backgrounds that are all in one color.
1Go to Camera > More > Panorama.
2Touch at the bottom of the screen to congure the shooting direction.
3Hold your Phone steady, and then touch to start shooting. Slowly move the Phone in the
direction indicated, holding the device steady and ensuring that the arrow stays level with the
center line.
4Touch when you are nished. The camera will automatically stitch the photos together to
create a panorama.
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Pro Mode
Use Pro Mode to Take Scenic Photos
Want to make your scenic photos more vibrant and interesting? Use Pro mode to take unique and
personalized scenic photos.
Open Camera > More > Pro to enter Pro mode.
Select a metering mode based on the shooting subject: On the Pro mode screen, touch ,
and select a metering mode accordingly.
Metering mode Application scenario
Center The subject is in the center of the picture, and stands out from the
background.
Spot The subject to be highlighted in the picture is relatively small, such as a
ower or a tree.
Adjust brightness based on the shooting environment:
lAdjust ISO: On the Pro mode screen, touch , and swipe left or right on the ISO slider to adjust
its value.
To avoid excessive noises, the recommended ISO is below 400. The recommended ISO for the
daytime is between 100 and 200 and above 400 for night scenes.
lAdjust the shutter speed: On the Pro mode screen, touch (shutter speed), slide on the
shutter speed slider, and drag your desired speed to the center.
The recommended shutter speed for static scenes (such as mountains) is between 1/80 and
1/125; and faster (less than 1 second) for moving subjects (such as waves). For the best result,
using a tripod when shooting a moving subject.
lAdjust EV compensation: On the Pro mode screen, touch
(9
, slide on the EV slider and drag the
selected value to the center.
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Adjust AWB: On the Pro mode screen, touch
"8#
, slide on the AWB slider and drag the selected
value to the center.
lWhen shooting under sunlight, you can select . In a weak light environment, you can select
.
lTouch
to adjust the color temperature. If you want to give your photo a cozy, nostalgic
tone, increase the K value. For a cold, calm or futuristic tone, select a lower K value.
Adjust AF based on the shooting subject: On the Pro mode screen, touch
$)
, slide on the AF
slider and drag your desired mode to the center.
AF modes Application scenario
AF-S mode Static scenes (such as mountains).
AF-C mode Moving scenes (such as owing water and sea waves).
MF mode Protruding objects (such as a close-up of a ower).
Hold your device steady when shooting: In Pro mode, touch and enable Horizontal level.
After this feature is enabled, two horizontal guiding lines will appear in the viewnder. When the
dotted line overlaps with the solid line, it indicates that the camera is horizontally aligned.
lSome settings in Pro mode may change after you change a setting. You may adjust them based
on your actual needs.
lThe recommended settings above are for reference only. You may adjust them based on the
actual condition to achieve your desired effect.
Use Pro Mode to Take Portraits
Want to take more professional portraits? Pro mode allows you to adjust your camera settings to
shoot professional-level portraits.
Go to Camera > More > Pro to enable Pro mode.
Select a Metering mode: or is recommended for taking portraits. Line up your subjects
(their faces for example) so they are in the center of the viewnder. Then touch to select your
desired Metering mode.
Adjust brightness based on the ambient light
lAdjust ISO: To avoid excessive noises, it is recommended that you use a lower ISO when taking
portraits. You should also adjust the ISO based on the actual lighting conditions. To do this, touch
, and slide it left or right to adjust the value.
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Good for Recommended ISO
Outdoors Between 100 and 200
Indoors Around 400
Night scenes Between 400 and 800
lAdjust shutter speed: Choose a slower shutter speed if the ambient light is low and a faster one
when it's stronger. The recommended shutter speed for static portraits is between 1/80 and 1/125.
To shoot moving subjects, select a shutter speed of 1/125 or above. Touch (shutter speed),
slide until your desired speed is in the center.
lAdjust EV compensation: Increase the EV compensation if the subjects or background is in dim
light, and decrease the EV compensation if the light is strong. Touch
(9
, and slide until the desired
value is in the center.
Adjust AWB: Select AWB depending on the lighting conditions. When shooting in sunlight, you can
select , and for gloomy days, select . Touch
"8#
, and slide until the desired value is in the
center.
Adjust focus: To make your subject stand out, it is recommended that you use manual focus (MF)
when shooting portraits. When taking a close-up shot, touch the focus on the shot in the viewnder
to adjust the focus accordingly.
lSome parameters in Pro mode affect each other, so adjusting one may cause some unwanted
changes. Keep this in mind when setting up for your perfect shot.
lThe recommended settings above are for reference only. You should adjust them based on the
actual scene for best shot.
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Gallery
Photo Management
Edit Photos
Want to edit a picture you just took to make it even better? You can use the Gallery's editing features
to crop, rotate, and apply a variety of effects (such as grafti, personalized watermarks, and lters) to
your photos to make them more striking.
Go to Gallery, select the photo you want to edit, and touch to enter the photo editing
screen. You can use the following features to edit your photos:
lRotate a photo: Touch , and slide the angle dial to customize the rotation angle of the photo.
You can also touch Rotate or Mirror to rotate your photo 90 degrees or ip it.
lCrop a photo: Touch , and drag the grid tool box or its corners to make your selection. You
can also select a xed crop ratio and drag the corners of the grid tool to crop the photo.
lAdd lter effects: Touch , and select a lter effect.
lColor retention: Touch , and follow the onscreen instructions to select the colors you want to
keep. The areas selected to retain colors will be highlighted.
lAdjust photo effects: Touch to adjust the photo's brightness, contrast, saturation, and other
parameters.
lBeautify a portrait photo: When the system detects a portrait photo, it will automatically provide
you with the Beauty feature. You can touch in the photo editing screen to apply features such
as Smooth, Blemishes, Thin face, and Enhance eyes to make your portrait shot more attractive.
lCreate photo mosaics: Touch , and select a mosaic style and size to create a photo mosaic.
lGrafti on photos: Touch , and select a brush and color to add grafti to photos.
lAdd watermarks: Touch , and select a watermark (such as Time, Location, Weather, or
Mood) to personalize your photos.
lAdd a tag: Touch , and select an annotation style and font format to enrich your photos.
Organize Photo Albums
Add photos or videos to a new album: From the Albums tab, touch Add album, enter an album
name, and then touch OK. Select a photo or video and add the selected item to a new album.
Relocate photos and videos: You can move photos and videos from various locations to the same
album for unied management and browsing. After entering the corresponding album, press and hold
a photo or video until the icon appears, then select the photos and videos you want to move.
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Touch , and select the album to move the items into. Once the items are moved, they will no
longer be retained in their original locations.
Favorite photos and videos: Want to store your favorite photos and videos separately? You can
Favorite your special photos and videos for easy viewing. Open the photo or video you want to
Favorite, then touch to store it in the My favorites album. The items you Favorite will remain in
their original locations. However, a icon will appear on their thumbnails.
Hide albums: Have important personal albums you don't want others to see? You can hide them to
ensure personal privacy. From the Albums tab, go to > Hide albums and turn on the switches
for albums that you want to hide.
Albums such as Camera, Videos, My favorites, and Screenshots cannot be hidden.
Delete photos and videos: Press and hold a photo or album until the icon appears, select the
items you want to delete, and then go to > Delete. Deleted photos and videos will remain in the
Recently deleted album, along with a tag indicating the number of days until the item is
permanently removed from the system. To permanently delete a photo or video before it expires, from
Recently deleted, select the photo or video you want to permanently delete and go to >
Delete.
Recover deleted photos and videos: Go to the Recently deleted album, press and hold a photo or
video until the icon appears, then select the items you want to recover, and touch to
recover them to their original albums. If the original album is deleted, the system will re-create a new
album for you.
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Phone Manager
Use Optimize
Have you noticed that your Phone has slowed down recently? Do you worry that it might be
vulnerable to malware and other security threats? Use Optimize to make your Phone run smoother
and protect it from security threats.
Open Phone Manager, and touch OPTIMIZE. Your Phone will automatically optimize its overall
performance, security, battery performance, and device management. You can also customize the
optimization options. The system will recommend that you use Optimize. This will help you increase
running speed, check for security risks, optimize power consumption, and monitor and block
unknown phone numbers and harassment calls.
Manage Mobile Data Usage
Manage mobile data usage to avoid incurring extra charges.
Open Phone Manager, and touch Data usage to view data usage statistics or enable Smart
data saver.
lData usage this month: Check the data usage of individual apps.
lNetwork access: Manage Internet access permissions for each app.
lSmart data saver: Enable data saving mode (prevents background apps from using mobile data)
and select the apps that have unrestricted data access.
Enable Smart Power-Saving Management to Optimize
Power Consumption
Running out of battery at an inopportune time can cause many inconveniences. Smart power-saving
management helps you to effectively extend the battery life of your Phone so that you can better
enjoy your favorite games and other interests.
Open Phone Manager and touch to perform the following:
lComprehensive power consumption analysis and optimization: Touch Optimize battery
usage to check for power consumption problems and automatically optimize performance.
lEnable Power-saving mode or Ultra power-saving mode: Enable Power saving mode or Ultra
power saving mode. Choose the appropriate power saving mode based on your Phone's battery
level to extend battery life.
lView power consumption details: Touch Power consumption details to view power
consumption details. In the Battery usage details section, the colored bars beneath Charging
indicate the various points when you charge your device. Gaps between the colored bars indicate
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the various points when you were not charging your device. This feature does not consume power.
Touch Battery usage to view power-intensive apps and hardware.
lDisplay remaining battery percentage on the status bar: Enable Battery percentage to
display the remaining battery percentage of your device on the status bar.
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Email
Add Email Accounts
Add your email account to your Phone for convenient email access at any time. If you have questions
about specic settings while conguring your email, please consult your email account provider.
Add a personal email account: Open , select an email service provider or touch Others, enter
your email address and password, then touch Sign in and follow the onscreen instructions to
congure your account. The system will automatically connect to the server and check server settings.
Add an Exchange account: Exchange is developed by Microsoft and used by companies as their
internal email system. If your company email uses Exchange servers, you can log in to your work email
on your Phone. Go to > Exchange, enter your email address, username, and password, then
touch Sign in and follow the onscreen instructions to congure your account. The system will
automatically connect to the server and check server settings.
After conguration, the system will open the Inbox screen by default.
Manage Email Accounts
You can manage multiple email accounts concurrently on your Huawei Phone.
Open Email. You can:
lCheck emails: On the Inbox screen, touch , and then select an email account to view the list
of your emails. Swipe down to refresh the list of emails. Open an email to read, reply, forward, or
delete it. Swipe left or right on the screen to view the previous or next email. To delete multiple
emails, touch and hold an email to go to the email management screen, select the emails, and
touch .
lSync emails: Swipe down on the Inbox screen to refresh the emails list. Go to > Settings,
touch an account, and then enable Sync email. To sync automatically, touch Sync frequency and
select the syncing time to complete conguration.
lSearch emails: On the emails list screen, touch the search bar, and enter a keyword, such as email
subject and content.
lAdd multiple email accounts: Go to > Settings > Add account, select your email service
provider, and enter your information.
lSwitch between email accounts: On the emails list screen, touch , and then touch an
account name to switch to.
lCongure email accounts: On the emails list screen, go to > Settings, select an account to
set Account name, Default account, and Remove account.
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Manage VIP Email Contacts
Worried about missing an important contact's email among a sea of emails? You can add important
contacts to the VIP list. Your device will automatically move emails from VIP contacts to the VIP
mailbox.
Open Email, and go to > Settings > VIP contacts. From the VIP list screen, go to Add >
Create or Add from contacts.
Add or remove VIP contacts: On the VIP list screen, touch or to manage VIP contacts.
Import Important Events to Calendar
Worried about missing an important event among a sea of emails? You can import important events
to Calendar and view them at anytime and anyplace.
Open Email, select the event from the email, and select > Add to calendar.
Set Auto Response for Exchange Email
Unable to reply to emails on vacation? Enable auto responses to automatically reply to emails.
Open Email, go to > Settings, and select your Exchange account. Touch Automatic
replies, enable Automatic replies, set the content and time of your auto reply, and then touch
Done.
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Calendar
Navigate the Calendar
Want to bring order to your busy life? Try using the app Calendar on your Huawei Phone to manage
your daily schedule.
Go to today
Search events
Today
Events for the day
Events for the currently
displayed day
Add new event
Create an event: Open Calendar, touch , and enter your event information including title,
location, and start and end times. Go to Add reminder to add a reminder for your event, then touch
.
Search events: On the Calendar page, touch and enter the event keywords, such as title or
location.
Congure Calendar: On the Calendar page, go to > Settings to customize calendar display
and reminders.
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Clock
Use the Clock
The seemingly simple clock has a lot of useful functions. Clock can be used as an alarm, world clock,
stopwatch, or timer.
View the time all over the world: Go to Clock, touch on the World clock tab, and enter
the name of a city or select one from the list of cities. Touch to set the date and time.
Display the time in two different regions: Open Clock, and then go to > Date & time
on the World clock tab. Enable Dual clocks, touch Home city, and select your city of residence
from the list.
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Network-provided
date and time
Time and datein
your selected city
Two times will only be displayed if you are in a different region than the one you selected as your
home city, otherwise you will only see one.
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Notepad
Manage Your Notes to Keep Your Records in Order
Want to share important notes or add something to favorites? Manage your notes to keep your
records in order.
Share a note: Want to send your meeting notes to your colleague? On the list page of Notes or All
to-dos, open the note you want to share, then touch to select a sharing method and follow the
onscreen prompts.
Add a note to favorites: Want to add a note to favorites so you can refer to it later? On the list
page of Notes, swipe left on a note and touch . Alternatively, open the note you want to add to
favorites and touch .
Generate a to-do list: Want to create a shopping list? On the page of Notepad, touch > ,
enter an item, and then touch Save. Add multiple items to generate a to-do list.
After completing an item, go to the editing page of All to-dos, and select on the left of the
completed item.
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Add a handwritten note: Want to quickly record your drawing or handwriting? Go to Notes > ,
touch , write your notes, and touch to save it. You can write and draw in Notepad.
Add tags to notes: Want to easily view the categories of your notes? On the editing page of Edit
note, touch , and use different colored tags to categorize different content for a clearer view of
your notes.
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Device Connection
NFC
Introduction to NFC
NFC (Near Field Communication) is a technology that enables short-distance wireless communication.
Through NFC's point-to-point mode, two devices can transfer data in real time when they are within
10 cm (4 inches) of each other. Photos, networks, and apps can all be quickly shared using this
method. NFC read/write mode lets you check product information contained in NFC tags. NFC card
emulation mode allows your device to act as a bank card for quick and easy payments.
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Only MRD-LX1N supports NFC. Please keep the NFC area close to other devices or objects while
using the NFC function.
Use NFC to Share Data Quickly
NFC lets you share data across two devices quickly without the hassle of pairing. Simply place the NFC
detection areas of both your devices in close proximity to each other, and then you can transfer les
and other data quickly between the two NFC-enabled devices.
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NFC
Use NFC to send data: Open Settings, touch Device connectivity and enable NFC and
Huawei Beam. Select the les you want to send and touch Share > Huawei Beam. Keep your
Phone unlocked and the screen on. Place the NFC detection areas of both devices close together.
Once a connection is established, the transmitting device will play an audio alert and minimize the
sharing screen. Touch the transmitting device's screen to send les.
Receive les over NFC: Open Settings, then touch Device connectivity and enable NFC and
Huawei Beam. Keep your Phone unlocked and the screen on. Place the NFC detection areas of both
devices close together. Once a connection is established, the transmitting device will play an audio
prompt. After the prompt, please wait for the le transfer to complete. Received les are saved by
default to the Beam folder of your Files.
If there is an option to enable Read and write/P2P on the NFC screen, ensure that it is enabled.
Features may vary depending on your carrier.
Only MRD-LX1N supports NFC. Please keep the NFC area close to other devices or objects while
using the NFC function.
Use NFC to Quickly Establish Connections between Devices.
Place the NFC detection areas of two devices close together to quickly establish a Bluetooth or Wi-Fi
connection between them. You can also use this method to establish a Wi-Fi Direct connection or
share a Wi-Fi hotspot without searching for devices, pairing and entering connection details manually.
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NFC
Using Bluetooth pairing as an example, enable NFC, Huawei Beam, and Bluetooth on both devices.
Open the Bluetooth pairing screen on both devices and place the NFC detection areas of devices close
together. When the sending device plays an audio prompt and content on the screen shrinks, follow
the onscreen instructions and touch the screen on the sending device to establish a Bluetooth
connection.
If there is a Read and write/P2P switch on the NFC screen, ensure it is also enabled. Features
may vary depending on your carrier.
Only MRD-LX1N supports NFC. Please keep the NFC area close to other devices or objects while
using the NFC function.
Bluetooth
Connect Your Phone to Bluetooth Devices
Use Bluetooth to connect your Phone to Bluetooth headsets and in-car Bluetooth to navigate or listen
to music while you drive. You can also connect your Phone to Bluetooth wearables to record and
manage tness data. Connecting Bluetooth devices to your Phone does not increase power
consumption signicantly.
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Bluetooth protocols used by Huawei devices and their functions:
HFP, HSP Make calls
A2DP Play music
AVRCP Control music playback
OPP Transfer les
PBAP Sync contacts
MAP Sync text messages
HID Operate Bluetooth keyboards and mouses
PAN Tethering
BLE Connect to Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) devices
Enable or disable Bluetooth: From the home screen, swipe down from the status bar, open the
shortcuts panel, and then touch to enable or disable Bluetooth. Touch and hold to open the
Bluetooth settings screen.
Pair a Bluetooth device: Enable Bluetooth from the Bluetooth device's settings screen. Check that
the Bluetooth device is set to visible. From Available devices, touch the device you want to pair and
then follow the onscreen instructions to complete pairing.
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Unpair a Bluetooth device: Enable Bluetooth from the Bluetooth device's settings screen. Touch
next to the name of the paired device and then touch Unpair.
Change Bluetooth device name: From the Bluetooth settings screen, enable Bluetooth. Touch
Device name, enter a new name for the device, and then touch Save.
View Bluetooth help: From the Bluetooth settings screen, touch to view information on how to
establish Bluetooth connections with in-car systems, headsets, speakers, wearables, Phone, tablets,
and computers.
Use Bluetooth to Share Data
Connect your Phone to another device over Bluetooth to share data, import and export contacts, and
set up Internet tethering.
Use Bluetooth to send les: Ensure that your Phone is within Bluetooth range of the other device
(10 m or 32 ft). You can then establish a Bluetooth connection and share multimedia les, web pages,
contacts, documents, between the two devices. Open Files, touch and hold the le that you want
to send, and then go to More > Share > Bluetooth. Follow the onscreen instructions to enable
Bluetooth. When the other device is detected (Bluetooth must be enabled and the device must be
visible), touch the name of the device to establish a connection and start sending les.
Receive les over Bluetooth: From the home screen, swipe down from the status bar, open the
shortcuts panel, and then touch to enable Bluetooth. Touch Accept on the le transfer
notication to begin receiving the les. Received les are saved to the bluetooth folder in Files by
default.
Import or export contacts over Bluetooth: Open Contacts and go to > Settings >
Import/Export to perform the following:
lImport contacts: Touch Import via Bluetooth and follow the onscreen instructions to establish a
Bluetooth connection with the other device. Contacts from the other device will then be imported
to your Phone automatically.
lExport contacts: Touch Share contacts, select the contacts that you want to share, touch
and select Bluetooth. Follow the onscreen instructions to establish a Bluetooth connection with the
other device. Those contacts selected will be exported from your Phone to the other device
automatically.
Connecting USB Device
Transfer Data between Your Phone and Computer
Use a USB cable to connect your Phone to your computer and transfer data.
Select USB connection mode
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Use a USB cable to connect your Phone to the computer, you can then select a default connection
method. You can transfer photos and les between your Phone and computer, or charge your Phone
through the USB connection to your computer.
Swipe down from the status bar to open the notication panel, then touch Settings > Touch for
more options and select a method for connecting your device and your computer.
lTransfer photos: Transfer photos between your Phone and computer.
lTransfer les: Transfer les between your Phone and computer.
lCharge only: Charge your Phone with just a USB cable.
lInput MIDI: Use your Phone as a MIDI input device and play music on your computer.
Transfer data over a USB port
Connect your Phone to your Computer using a USB cable to transfer data and perform other tasks.
lTransfer les: Media Transfer Protocol (MTP) is a type of transmission protocol for media les. You
can transfer les between your Phone and computer using this connection method. First, install
Windows Media Player 11 or later on your computer.
Swipe down from the status bar to open the notication panel, and then set your USB connection
method to Transfer les. Your computer will automatically install the necessary drivers. After the
installation is complete, click the new drive icon named Phone on the computer to view the les on
your Phone. You can use Windows Media Player to view the media les on your Phone.
lTransfer images: Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP) is a protocol that allows you to transfer images.
You can upload and share photos between your Phone and computer using this connection
method.
Swipe down from the status bar to open the notication panel, and then set your USB connection
method to Transfer photos. Your computer will automatically install the necessary drivers. After
the installation is complete, click the new drive icon named Phone on the computer to view the
images on your Phone.
lTransfer MIDI data to your Phone: MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is an industry
standard audio format for composing music established by electronic instrument manufacturers.
Swipe down from the status bar to open the notication panel, and then set your USB connection
method to Input MIDI. You can then use Phone to receive and process MIDI messages transmitted
by other devices.
Transfer Data Between Your Phone and a USB Device
USB OTG (USB On-The-Go) lets you transfer data directly between your Phone and other devices (such
as phones, tablets, cameras, and printers) without requiring a computer. You can also use a USB OTG
cable to connect your Phone directly to a USB storage device and transfer les.
Transfer data between your Phone and a USB storage device
You can use an OTG cable to access USB storage devices (including USB drives and card readers)
directly from your Phone.
This feature is only available on Phones with USB OTG support.
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1Connect the USB drive to your Phone using a USB OTG cable.
USB OTG cable
2Go to Files > USB drive, navigate to the USB drive, select the data that you want to copy, and
then copy it to the target folder.
3Once the transfer is complete, go to Settings > Storage > USB drive > Eject.
4Disconnect the USB OTG cable and USB cable from the two devices.
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Security and Privacy
Fingerprint
Introduction to Fingerprint Recognition
Fingerprint recognition not only allows you to unlock your Phone faster, it also provides added
security to your personal information.
You can use your ngerprint to:
lUnlock your screen with a single touch: Want to avoid the hassle of using PIN codes and
patterns to unlock your screen? Use your ngerprint to quickly and securely unlock your screen with
a single touch.
lAccess your private les: Afraid of forgetting your password for the Safe or app lock, or having it
fall into the hands of someone you don't trust? Set ngerprint access for the Safe and app lock to
keep your les and apps secure and accessible by only you.
lPerform ngerprint shortcuts: Can't reach the shutter button to take a photo? Want a faster way
to answer a call or turn off an alarm? Set ngerprint shortcuts to quickly take photos, answer calls,
and turn off alarms with any of your ngers.
Only MRD-LX3 and MRD-LX1F support ngerprint recognition.
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Use Fingerprint Shortcuts for Faster Device Operation
Can't reach the shutter button to take a photo, or want a faster way to answer a call or turn off an
alarm? You can use any of your ngertips to quickly take photos and answer calls with the ngerprint
sensor. No ngerprint verication is required.
Open Settings, and go to Security & privacy > Fingerprint ID. From here, you can enable
ngerprint shortcuts for the following features:
lTake a photo or video: From the viewnder screen of Camera, touch and hold the ngerprint
sensor to take a photo or video.
lAnswer a call: Touch and hold the ngerprint sensor to answer a call.
lTurn off an alarm: Touch and hold the ngerprint sensor to turn off an alarm.
lShow the notication panel: When your screen is in portrait mode, swipe down on the
ngerprint sensor to display the notication panel, touch twice to clear notications, and swipe up
to close the notication panel.
lBrowse pictures: When viewing pictures in full-screen mode, swipe left or right on the ngerprint
sensor to browse through your pictures.
Only MRD-LX3 and MRD-LX1F support ngerprint recognition.
Enroll a Fingerprint
You can enroll a ngerprint on your Phone and then use your ngerprint to unlock your screen or
access your Safe or App Lock without a password.
lFingerprint unlocking is only available when your unlock method is set to Pattern, PIN or
Password. You will be required to unlock your Phone using the screen unlock password after
the device is restarted or if your ngerprint is not recognized.
lBefore enrolling a ngerprint, make sure your nger is clean and dry.
1Open Settings.
2Go to Security & privacy > Fingerprint ID > Fingerprint management > Change unlock
method, select Pattern, 4-digit PIN, Custom PIN or Password, and then follow the onscreen
instructions to set an unlock password.
3Once you have set an unlock password, touch New ngerprint to enroll a ngerprint.
4Place your ngertip on the ngerprint sensor. Press down lightly on the sensor until your device
vibrates. Repeat this step using different parts of your ngertip.
5After enrollment is complete, touch OK.
To unlock the screen, simply place your ngertip on the ngerprint sensor.
Only MRD-LX3 and MRD-LX1F support ngerprint recognition.
Add or Modify a Fingerprint
You can enroll a maximum of ve ngerprints on your device. You can also delete or rename your
ngerprints.
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1Open Settings.
2Go to Security & privacy > Fingerprint ID > Fingerprint management.
3Enter the screen unlock password and then follow the onscreen instructions to enter the
ngerprint conguration screen.
4In the Fingerprint list section, you can:
lEnroll a new ngerprint: Touch New ngerprint to enroll a new ngerprint.
lRename or delete a ngerprint: Touch a previously enrolled ngerprint to rename or delete
it.
lIdentify a ngerprint: Touch Identify ngerprint to identify and highlight enrolled
ngerprints.
Only MRD-LX3 and MRD-LX1F support ngerprint recognition.
Use a Fingerprint to Quickly Access Private Information
Tired of having to enter a password each time you want to access private information in your Safe or
a locked app? You can use your ngerprint to quickly access your private information. This method is
convenient and safe.
1Open Settings.
2Go to Security & privacy > Fingerprint ID > Fingerprint management.
3Enter the screen unlock password and then follow the onscreen instructions to enter the
ngerprint conguration screen. Enable Access safe and Access app lock, and then follow the
onscreen instructions to enter the passwords.
Now you can:
lUse a ngerprint to access the Safe: Open Files and touch Safe, you can then access the
Safe using your ngerprint.
lUse a ngerprint to access apps locked by App lock: You can now open locked apps on your
home screen using your ngerprint.
Only MRD-LX3 and MRD-LX1F support ngerprint recognition.
Face Unlock
Delete Face Data
If you no longer use Face unlock or want re-input your face data, you can delete the current face
data.
Open Settings, go to Security & privacy > Face recognition, follow the onscreen instructions
and enter the lock screen password, then touch Delete facial data and follow the onscreen
instructions to delete your current face data.
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lFacial data will be erased if you reset all settings, restore your device to its factory settings, or
set your password to none.
lFacial data will not be erased after a HOTA update.
Pick Up to Unlock
Open Settings, and go to Security & privacy > Face recognition. When enrolling facial data,
select Enable Pick up to wake, and set the Face unlock method to Direct unlock. Once the setup is
complete, you can simply raise your Phone to unlock the screen, without a password or ngerprint.
If you haven't selected Enable Pick up to wake when enrolling facial data, you can open
Settings, go to Security & privacy > Face recognition, and set the Face unlock method to Direct
unlock. Then, open Settings, go to Smart assistance > Motion control > Pick up, and select
Wake device.
Enable or Disable Location Services
After obtaining the location information permission, apps can obtain your location at any time. If your
location information is obtained by a malicious app, you may be at risk of harm or fraud. You can
enable or disable location services as needed and regularly monitor and manage the allowed
permissions for your apps to protect your privacy and security.
Enable or disable location services: Open Settings, go to Security & privacy > Location
access, and enable or disable Access my location. When location services are disabled, aside for
pre-installed software, your Phone will stop all apps and services from collecting and using your
location information. The system will ask you to enable location services when you attempt to use
these apps.
lFeatures may vary depending on your carrier.
lHuawei only uses location data to provide you with necessary functions and services, not for
the purpose of identifying and collecting your private information.
Set indoor positioning assistance: Open Settings, go to Security & privacy > Location
access > Advanced settings, and enable or disable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth scanning. Scanning Wi-Fi
networks and Bluetooth devices will improve the accuracy of indoor positioning.
Enable App Lock
App lock allows you to set a password for your important apps. Once you restart your Phone or
unlock the screen, you will be asked to enter your App lock password when opening the apps for the
rst time. App lock enhances the protection of your private information and prevents unauthorized
access to important apps on your device.
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Enable App lock: Open Settings. Go to Security & privacy > App lock. When you access the
app for the rst time, follow the onscreen instructions to set the password and enter the app lock. In
subsequent access, you can directly enter the app lock password. On the App lock screen, enable App
lock for the apps you want to protect. When accessing a locked app for the rst time, you need to
enter the password in the password text box. If you forget the password, touch Forgot password,
enter the answer in the password protection question box, and reset the password. If you have not
set the password protection, the Forgot password option is not available.
Modify your App lock password and password protection: Touch on the App lock screen,
and then touch Change password or Change password protection to modify your App lock
password or password protection.
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Backup and Restoration
Data Backup Using HiSuite
You can use the backup function of HiSuite to back up all your device's important information,
including your contacts, SMS messages, images, or other large les on your Phone and store them on
your computer. You can easily restore data from the computer back on your original device, or restore
it to other Huawei devices.
HiSuite can help you with the following:
lBack up all your data to your computer.
lThe storage space for your data depends on the computer's available space.
lProvide encrypted backups (unencrypted by default).
Reset Your Phone
If the operating speed of your Phone starts to slow down due to long-term accumulation of caches
and residual les, you can reset your Phone to erase these cached les completely and restore your
device's factory settings.
Reset network settings: This will restore your Wi-Fi, mobile data network, and Bluetooth settings,
including hotspot tethering and Bluetooth pairing information. It won't change other settings on your
Phone, or delete any data or les.
Open Settings, go to System > Reset > Reset network settings, touch Reset network
settings, and follow the onscreen instructions to reset the settings.
Restore all settings: This will restore your device's initial network settings, ngerprint data, face
data, and lock screen passwords. It won't reset settings for Find my Phone or HUAWEI ID, nor will it
delete any data or les.
Open Settings, go to System > Reset > Reset all settings, touch Reset all settings, and
follow the onscreen instructions to reset the settings.
Restore factory settings: This will delete all data in your device's memory and storage, including
your account settings, system settings, app data, installed apps, music, images, and documents, and
restore your Phone to its original factory settings. Back up your data before restoring your device to its
factory settings.
Open Settings, go to System > Reset > Reset Phone, touch Reset phone, enter the screen
unlock password (if any), and follow the onscreen instructions to reset the settings.
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Wi-Fi and Network
Wi-Fi
Connect to Wi-Fi
By connecting your device to a Wi-Fi network, you can effectively save mobile data.
To avoid potential security risks (such as unauthorized access to your personal data and nancial
information), please exercise caution when connecting to a public Wi-Fi network.
Connect to a Wi-Fi Network: Open Settings, go to Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi, and enable
Wi-Fi. Touch a Wi-Fi network to access it, and enter the network password or complete the
authentication if required. Alternatively, you can scroll to the bottom of the menu, touch Add
network, and follow the onscreen instructions to add a network hotspot by entering its name and
password.
Transfer Data Using Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Direct allows you to rapidly transfer data between Huawei devices. Wi-Fi Direct is faster than
Bluetooth and does not require devices to be paired. It is better suited to transferring large les over
short distances.
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Send les with Wi-Fi Direct: Open Files, touch and hold a le you want to send, and go to
More > Share > Wi-Fi Direct. When another device is detected, touch its name to establish the
connection and begin le transfer.
Receive les with Wi-Fi direct: Enable Wi-Fi. In the Wi-Fi settings screen, touch > Wi-Fi Direct
to enable detection. When you receive an incoming le prompt, touch Accept to begin the transfer.
The received le will be saved under Files in the Wi-Fi Direct folder by default.
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.
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.
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1Swipe down from the status bar to open the notication panel.
2Touch to enable mobile data.
When you don't need to access the Internet, disable mobile data to save battery power and
reduce data usage.
Share Your Mobile Network with Other Devices
Have extra mobile data at the end of the month? You can share it with your friends.
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You can use Wi-Fi hotspot or Bluetooth to share your mobile data with other devices.
Use Wi-Fi hotspot to share mobile data: Open Settings and go to Wireless & networks >
Tethering & portable hotspot > Portable Wi-Fi hotspot > Congure hotspot. Set the hotspot
name, encryption type, and password for the Wi-Fi hotspot, then touch Save and enable the hotspot
to use it.
Worried other devices will have unlimited access to your hotspot data? On the Portable
Wi-Fi hotspot screen, touch Data limit to set the data limit for a single session. When the data
sharing limit is reached, your device will automatically disable the hotspot.
Use Bluetooth to share mobile data: Establish a Bluetooth connection between devices before
using Bluetooth to share your mobile data. Open Settings, go to Wireless & networks >
Tethering & portable hotspot, and enable Bluetooth tethering. On the Bluetooth screen of the
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paired device, touch next to the paired device, and enable Internet access to establish an
Internet connection and share your mobile data.
Use USB to share mobile data: Use a USB cable to connect your device to a computer. Open
Settings, go to Wireless & networks > Tethering & portable hotspot, and enable USB tethering
to start sharing your mobile data.
Depending on the operating system, you may need to install drivers or establish the relevant
network connection on your computer before using this function. Refer to your computer's
operating system guide for more information.
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Sound and Display
Congure Do Not Disturb Mode
Do not disturb mode blocks calls from strangers and only noties you when you receive calls and
messages from chosen contacts.
Open Settings and go to Sounds > Do not disturb. Toggle on the Do not disturb switch, then
touch Do not disturb mode and select one of the following options:
lAllow calls and messages from important contacts: Select Allow priority interruptions only,
and then touch Dene priority interruptions to congure which contacts can call or message
you.
lAllow alarm ringtones: Select Alarms only to only allow alarm ringtones.
lDisable all interruptions: Select Don't interrupt to disable ringtones and vibrations and prevent
the screen from turning on for incoming calls, messages, and alarms.
Some third-party apps may continue to ring when Do not disturb mode is enabled. Congure the
in-app settings to mute notications from these apps.
Time rule: Prevent interruptions at set times, such as weekends or evenings. Touch Time to congure
the time period and repeat interval, then toggle on the Time switch.
Event rule: Prevent interruptions during meetings or events. Touch Event to enable Do not disturb
mode during calendar events.
Congure Your Sound Settings
When you are watching movies or playing games, your device will automatically switch to stereo
sound to enhance your audio experience. You can also set ringtones and audio reminders for a variety
of different scenarios.
Adjust system volume: Press a volume button or move the slider to quickly adjust the media
volume. Touch to display the sound settings screen. You can then adjust the volume of the
ringtone, media, and alarm.
You can also adjust volume in your system settings. Open Settings, touch Sounds and drag
the volume slider to adjust your volume.
Switch between sound, vibration, and silent mode: Swipe down from the status bar and open
the shortcuts panel. Touch to switch quickly between Sound, Silent and Vibration mode.
Enable keypad and notication tones: Open Settings, and go to Sounds > More sound
settings to enable or disable keypad and notication tones and vibration on touch.
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Set your Phone to Silent mode: From the Sounds screen, enable Silent mode. After you enable
Silent mode, enable Vibrate in silent mode. Now when you receive an incoming call, your screen
will light up and your device will vibrate.
Customize your ringtone and notication tone: From the Sounds screen, select a custom
ringtone or use the Notication.
More Display Settings
Use Shortcuts to Access Frequently Used Features
You can touch and hold an app icon to display a menu of frequently used features for quick access.
You can also touch and hold a feature and drag it to your home screen to create a shortcut.
If you touch and hold an app icon and no shortcut is created, the app does not support home
screen shortcuts.
Quickly access frequently used app features: Touch and hold an app icon on your home screen,
and then touch a frequently used feature to access it. Each app supports up to four frequently used
features. These are preset by the app and cannot be changed. For example, to take a sele, touch and
hold the camera icon, and then touch Sele in the pop-up menu to create a sele shortcut.
Add shortcuts to your home screen: Touch and hold an app icon on your home screen to bring up
the menu. Touch and hold the desired feature, and then drag it to your home screen to create a
shortcut. For example, you can add a shortcut for the camera's sele feature for quick access to the
sele feature.
Change the Display Settings
Change the font size and adjust the screen brightness to suit your needs.
Open Settings and touch Display. From here, you can:
lFull-screen display: Go to More display settings > Full screen display to display the app in full
screen mode as required.
lChange the image and text size: Touch Text and display size and select a display mode to suit
your needs.
lEnable automatic screen rotation: Go to More display settings > Auto-rotate screen to
enable automatic rotation. Alternatively, swipe down from the status bar to open the notication
panel, and then enable .
lAdjust the color temperature: Go to Color temperature. You can select the Default, Warm, or
Cool option recommended by the system. Alternatively, touch anywhere on the circle or drag the
spot to manually adjust the color temperature.
lPlay screen savers while charging in Sleep mode: Go to More display settings > Screen
saver, and enable Screen saver. You can set Picture source and Playback duration. After the
setting is complete, your Phone will display a slideshow of your photos when it is being charged and
enters Sleep mode.
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lDisplay more information in the status bar: Touch More display settings. Depending on your
preferences, you can enable Display carrier name or Display network speed.
Enable Eye Comfort Mode to Prevent Eye Strain
Do your eyes get tired and sore after looking at your Phone for a long time? Eye comfort mode can
effectively reduce blue-light and adjust the screen to warmer colors, relieving eye fatigue and
protecting your eyesight.
Enable Eye comfort mode: Open Settings, go to Display > Eye comfort, and enable Eye
comfort. The Eye comfort mode icon will be displayed in the status bar. Once Eye comfort mode
is enabled, blue light will be ltered out and the screen will take on a yellow tint.
Quickly enable or disable Eye comfort mode: Swipe down from the status bar to open the
notication panel. From the notication panel, expand the shortcuts panel, then enable or disable
.
Enable Eye comfort mode at set times: You can congure your Phone to enable Eye comfort mode
for a set period of time each day. When Eye comfort mode is disabled, open Settings, go to
Display > Eye comfort, and enable Scheduled, then set your desired Start time and End time.
Adjust the color temperature in Eye comfort mode: Once Eye comfort mode is enabled, blue
light will be ltered out and the screen will take on a mild yellow tint. This is normal and does not
indicate an issue of your device. You can adjust the color temperature as needed. After you have
enabled Eye comfort, you can adjust the color temperature slider for a cooler or warmer screen
color.
lAfter using your mobile phone for half an hour, rest your eyes for 10 minutes.
lWhile you are resting, look into the distance to adjust the focusing muscles of your eyes and
avoid eye fatigue.
lCultivating good eye care habits will protect your vision and prevent near-sightedness.
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Storage
Enable Memory Cleanup
Your Phone may slow down over time as your storage space gets smaller. You can use memory
cleanup to free up storage space, improve system performance, and keep your Phone running
smoothly.
Open Phone Manager. Touch Cleanup to clear memory and cache and optimize performance. If
your storage space is still low, you can perform a deep clean to free up additional storage space.
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System
Change the Input Method
You can change the input method on your Phone as desired.
Switch the input method: Open Settings, go to System > Language & input > Default
keyboard, and select an input method.
Accessibility
Enable TalkBack to Have Onscreen Content Read Aloud
TalkBack reads aloud content on the screen that you touch, select, or activate. It is a useful tool that
helps visually impaired users interact with their Phone.
1Open Settings and go to Smart assistance > Accessibility > TalkBack > to open the
TalkBack settings screen.
2Enable TalkBack and touch OK. Your device will launch a tutorial when you enable TalkBack for
the rst time. If you need to listen to the tutorial again, touch , open the TalkBack settings
screen, and then launch the tutorial.
3Touch and enable Explore by touch. When Explore by touch is enabled, your device will
read out content that you touch.
Why does my Phone suddenly start reading out content on the screen? How do I disable this
feature? You may have enabled TalkBack by accident. To disable TalkBack, press and hold the Power
button until your device vibrates, and then touch the screen with two ngers for at least three
seconds.
Learn TalkBack Gestures
TalkBack uses a special set of gestures for Phone operation. When TalkBack is enabled, these gestures
are required to interact with the device.
If you accidentally enable TalkBack, press and hold the Power button until your device vibrates,
and then touch the screen with two ngers for at least three seconds to disable it.
Navigate the screen: Swipe up or down with two ngers to scroll through menu lists. Swipe left or
right to move between screens.
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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.
For example, if you want to open Settings, touch the Settings icon once using one nger, and then
touch twice anywhere on the screen.
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Use Text-to-Speech Output with TalkBack
The text-to-speech feature can read aloud texts on the screen of your Phone. It can also be used with
the TalkBack service to help visually impaired users interact with their devices.
Open Settings, go to Smart assistance > Accessibility, and enable Text-to-speech. Congure
your preferred engine and speech rate to enable this feature.
Enable Color Correction
The color correction setting enables your device to compensate for the effects of color blindness.
When color correction is enabled, users with normal color vision may have difculty viewing some
colors.
Open Settings, go to Smart assistance > Accessibility > Color correction, and enable Color
correction. Touch Correction mode to select the required color correction mode.
General Settings
Change Your System Language
Want to change your Phone's system language? This can be done with ease.
Open Settings, go to System > Language & input > Language, and select the language you
want to use. If the language you want is not listed, touch Add language, search and add the
language, and then select it.
In Add language > Added, the displayed language (region) does not indicate an association
between the language and region or have any political implications. The system interface is displayed
according to the cultural habit of the selected region. For example, if you add English (Vietnam), the
calendar will take Monday as the rst day of each week according to Vietnamese habits rather than
Sunday as the rst day of each week according to British or American cultures.
Set Your System Time and Date
If you travel abroad or change your SIM card, your Phone will automatically display the time and date
provided by the local mobile network. You can also adjust the time and date manually, modify the
time format, or set dual clocks on your lock screen.
Open Settings and go to System > Date & time. From here you can:
lModify the time and date: Enable Set automatically to sync your Phone's time and date with
your mobile network. Disable Set automatically to set your time and date manually.
lModify your time zone: Enable Set automatically, to sync your Phone's time zone with your
mobile network. Disable Set automatically to set your time zone manually.
lChange the time format: Enable 24-hour time to set your time format to 24 hours. Disable 24-
hour time to set your time format to 12 hours.
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lSet dual clocks on your lock screen: If you are overseas, your Phone will automatically display
the local time and date provided by the local mobile network. You can enable Dual clocks and set
Home city to display dual clocks on your lock screen: one displaying the local time and the other
the time in your home country.
Network-provided
date and time
Time and datein
your selected city
View Memory and Storage Status
Unsure of how much memory and storage you have left after using your Phone for a long time? You
can view your Phone's memory and storage information to help you monitor your memory and
storage use and decide whether to perform a cleanup.
Not all devices support memory cards.
Open Settings, and touch Storage to view the memory usage, and free up more space in a
timely manner based on the available storage space.
Clean up space: Select CLEAN UP, you can view the usage details of apps. Based on the scan result,
you can also manually clean up the system as recommended or specify items to clean up.
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Legal Notice
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The product described in this manual may include copyrighted software of Huawei and possible
licensors. Customers shall not in any manner reproduce, distribute, modify, decompile, disassemble,
decrypt, extract, reverse engineer, lease, assign, or sublicense the said software, unless such
restrictions are prohibited by applicable laws or such actions are approved by respective copyright
holders.
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Other trademarks, product, service and company names mentioned may be the property of their
respective owners.
Notice
Some features of the product and its accessories described herein rely on the software installed,
capacities and settings of local network, and therefore may not be activated or may be limited by
local network operators or network service providers.
Thus, the descriptions herein may not exactly match the product or its accessories which you
purchase.
Huawei reserves the right to change or modify any information or specications contained in this
manual without prior notice and without any liability.
Third-Party Software Statement
Huawei does not own the intellectual property of the third-party software and applications that are
delivered with this product. Therefore, Huawei will not provide any warranty of any kind for third
party software and applications. Neither will Huawei provide support to customers who use third-
party software and applications, nor be responsible or liable for the functions or performance of third-
party software and applications.
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Third-party software and applications services may be interrupted or terminated at any time, and
Huawei does not guarantee the availability of any content or service. Third-party service providers
provide content and services through network or transmission tools outside of the control of Huawei.
To the greatest extent permitted by applicable law, it is explicitly stated that Huawei shall not
compensate or be liable for services provided by third-party service providers, or the interruption or
termination of third-party contents or services.
Huawei shall not be responsible for the legality, quality, or any other aspects of any software installed
on this product, or for any uploaded or downloaded third-party works in any form, including but not
limited to texts, images, videos, or software etc. Customers shall bear the risk for any and all effects,
including incompatibility between the software and this product, which result from installing software
or uploading or downloading the third-party works.
This product is based on the open-source Android™ platform. Huawei has made necessary changes to
the platform. Therefore, this product may not support all the functions that are supported by the
standard Android platform or may be incompatible with third-party software. Huawei does not
provide any warranty or representation in connect with any such compatibility and expressly excludes
all liability in connection with such matters.
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Customers shall comply with all applicable export or import laws and regulations and be responsible
to obtain all necessary governmental permits and licenses in order to export, re-export or import the
product mentioned in this manual including the software and technical data therein.
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:
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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.
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.
Obtaining help
Read the Quick Start Guide included with your phone.
Touch Settings > System > About phone > Legal to read the legal information.
Visit http://consumer.huawei.com/en/ for more information.
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Please visit http://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/hotline for recent updated
hotline and email address in your country or region.
Model:
MRD-LX1F
EMUI 9.0_02
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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