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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Exciting Features Featured Usage Tips Camera Tips Working with Ease More Features New Device New Device Configuration Charging and Precautions Gestures and Operations HiVision Press Power Button to Wake Up Google Assistant HiSearch: Search for Matching Text and Images Use Your Phone with Your Knuckles Screenshots and Screen Recording Split-screen...
  • Page 3 Contents Use Portrait Mode to Take Stunning Portraits Use AR lens to Shoot Interesting Photos Use Wide Aperture Mode to Highlight Your Shooting Subjects Panorama Pro Mode Take Black and White Photos Light Painting Mode More Capture Modes Gallery Highlights Photo Management Phone Manager Use Optimize...
  • Page 4 Contents Multiple Users Set and Use Multiple Users Device Connection Bluetooth Desktop Mode Transfer Data between Your Phone and Computer Huawei Share Security and Privacy Face Unlock Fingerprint Enable or Disable Location Services PrivateSpace Enable App Lock More Security Settings...
  • Page 5 Contents System Update Update the Phone System Online Legal Notice Laser safety information Water and Dust Resistance Legal Notice Personal Information and Data Security Obtaining help...

  • Page 6: Exciting Features

    Exciting Features Featured Usage Tips HiVision: Start Scanning to Learn More Want to stick to a healthy diet and keep fit? Wish you could understand foreign logos, road signs, and restaurant menus while traveling abroad? Want to quickly get product information for comparisons and to make purchases faster? Use HiVision to get all these done fast and easily.
  • Page 7 Exciting Features Select an unlock method: On the Face recognition screen, touch Unlock device. If you select Direct unlock, your Phone identifies your facial features and unlocks your screen when the screen is on. If you select Slide to unlock, after your Phone identifies your facial features, you can slide the lock screen to unlock.

  • Page 8: Camera Tips

    Exciting Features View background apps: Touch and hold the Navigation dock and then swipe left or right to view any apps that are running in the background. 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.
  • Page 9 Exciting Features Master AI is only available when you take photos using the rear camera. Master AI is automatically disabled when you switch to Portrait mode, Wide aperture mode, or Moving picture mode. When you set the color mode to Vivid, the identification of the following photography scenes is not supported: blue sky, greenery, flowers, beach, snow, and autumn leaves.
  • Page 10 Exciting Features Beauty effect: Shoot using the rear camera: Touch in the viewfinder and drag the slider to adjust the – beautification settings. Shoot using the front camera: Touch in the viewfinder. Adjust settings as desired for – better selfies. To disable the beauty effect, touch the icon in the viewfinder and drag each setting to its minimum value.
  • Page 11 Exciting Features Download more shooting modes: Open Camera > More > Download. Select the shooting modes to download, and touch ADD. Update shooting modes: To update shooting modes, go to the More screen. The shooting modes with available updates will have red dots next to them. You can follow the onscreen prompts to update them.
  • Page 12 Exciting Features Adjust AWB: On the Pro mode screen, touch and adjust the slider. When shooting in bright sunlight, select . In low light environments, select Touch to adjust the color temperature. If you want to give your photo a warm, cozy, nostalgic tone, increase the K value.

  • Page 13: Working With Ease

    Exciting Features Adjust shutter speed: Reduce the shutter speed in low light conditions, and increase it in bright light conditions. The recommended shutter speed for static portraits is between 1/80 and 1/125 of a second. To shoot moving subjects, select a shutter speed at or above 1/125 of a second. Adjust EV compensation: Increase the EV compensation in low light conditions, and decrease it in bright light conditions.
  • Page 14 Exciting Features 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...
  • Page 15 Use Huawei Share to Quickly Share Files Between Huawei Devices You can use Huawei Share to quickly transfer photos, videos and other files between Huawei devices. Huawei Share uses Bluetooth to detect other nearby Huawei devices and then uses Wi-Fi Direct to quickly transfer files without using mobile data.
  • Page 16 Exciting Features Huawei Share Use Huawei Share to send files: Select the files you want to share and then touch Share. To send files, select a receiving device from the list of nearby devices and confirm. Use Huawei Share to receive files: Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, and then touch to enable Huawei Share.
  • Page 17 Huawei Share's one-touch printing feature is convenient and easy to use. To start using it, swipe down from the status bar to display all shortcuts, and enable Huawei Share, then follow the steps below to pair with different types of printers:...
  • Page 18 Quickly Share Files Between Your Phone and Computer with Huawei Share OneHop Huawei Share OneHop allows you to quickly transfer files between your Phone and computer without a cable or third-party app. This feature is supported by HUAWEI MateBooks and Honor MagicBooks running PC Manager 9.1 or later and with the Huawei Share label or Magic-link label.
  • Page 19 Huawei Share label on your computer. Share screen recordings Shake your Phone, then hold the NFC area of your Phone against the Huawei Share label Magic-link label ) on your computer until your Phone sounds or vibrates. When the computer screen is projected to your Phone, recording starts automatically (for up to 60 seconds).
  • Page 20 Exciting Features Share Your Mobile Network with Other Devices You can share your mobile data with your friends.
  • Page 21 Exciting Features Use personal hotspot to share mobile data: Open Settings and go to Wireless & networks > Personal hotspot. Set Device name and Password, then enable the hotspot to use it. Set data limit for shared mobile data: Go to Settings > Wireless & networks > Personal hotspot >...

  • Page 22: More Features

    Exciting Features More Features Use Password Vault Password vault saves and fills in your passwords, allowing you to log in to apps on your Phone more conveniently and securely. Enable or disable Password vault: Password vault is enabled by default. After you update your Phone, enable Password vault by performing the following operations: Enter the lock screen password to access the Password vault settings.
  • Page 23 Exciting Features Enable PrivateSpace: If you are using PrivateSpace for the first time, open Settings, go to Security & privacy > PrivateSpace > Enable, and follow the onscreen instructions to create your PrivateSpace. You can only create one PrivateSpace. Quickly switch between MainSpace and PrivateSpace: From the lock screen, you can quickly switch between spaces using your fingerprint or password.
  • Page 24 Exciting Features 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. Check that there are enough empty spaces on the home screen for the widget.
  • Page 25 Exciting Features 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.

  • Page 26: New Device

    New Device New Device Configuration Connecting to the Internet Connect to Wi-Fi networks effortlessly with your device. Connecting to a Wi-Fi network Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel. Touch and hold to open the Wi-Fi settings screen. Switch on Wi-Fi.
  • Page 27 New Device Selecting Enable Pick up to wake device to enhance the Face unlock experience will allow the screen to turn on and unlock when you pick up your Phone and hold it to your face. If you do not need this feature, leave it deselected. Touch Enroll face, and enroll your face. Face unlock modes: Select an unlock method: On the Face recognition screen, touch Unlock device.

  • Page 28: Charging And Precautions

    New Device Connect to Wi-Fi By connecting your device to a Wi-Fi network, you can effectively save mobile data. To avoid potential security risks (such as unauthorized access to your personal data and financial information), please exercise caution when connecting to a public Wi-Fi network. Connect to a Wi-Fi Network: Open Settings, go to Wireless &...
  • Page 29 New Device Make sure you are using the original charger and USB cable when charging your Phone. Using a third-party charger or USB cable may cause repeated restarts, longer charges, overheating, and in extreme cases, Phone battery damage or even explosion. Wireless Charging, the New Choice for Easy Charging Wireless charging makes charging even simpler and easier than before.
  • Page 30 Your device will start charging a few seconds after being placed on the wireless charger, and you will hear a beep when charging begins. When charging starts, you will see either a icon displayed in the status bar Huawei wireless charging specifications: < 42 dBuA/m at 10m.

  • Page 31: Gestures And Operations

    Gestures and Operations HiVision HiVision: Start Scanning to Learn More Want to stick to a healthy diet and keep fit? Wish you could understand foreign logos, road signs, and restaurant menus while traveling abroad? Want to quickly get product information for comparisons and to make purchases faster? Use HiVision to get all these done fast and easily.
  • Page 32 Gestures and Operations Once your Phone is unlocked, swipe down from the center of the home screen and touch open HiVision. On the HiVision screen, touch , select the source and target languages, frame the text in the viewfinder, and wait for it to be translated. You can touch to copy the translation and paste it anywhere you like.

  • Page 33: Press Power Button To Wake Up Google Assistant

    Gestures and Operations On the HiVision screen, touch , and make sure the food is centered in the frame, and the weight, the calorie, and the nutrient information will be shown. Scan Food to Acquire Calorie Information Ever just start wondering about how to select healthy food and keep slim? Scan the food to get the weight, the calorie, and the nutrient information using HiVision.

  • Page 34: Screenshots And Screen Recording

    Gestures and Operations To enable knuckle gestures, open Settings, and go to Smart assistance > Shortcuts & gestures. Then touch Take screenshot, Record screen, Split screen, or Wake screen to enable the corresponding gesture. Take a full screenshot: Knock the screen twice with a knuckle to take a full screenshot. Take a partial screenshot: Knock the screen with a knuckle and hold it until a blue dot appears.
  • Page 35 Gestures and Operations Use key combination to start recording: Simultaneously press and hold the Power button and the Volume up button to begin recording. You can turn on or off Enable microphone based on your needs. To end the recording, simultaneously press and hold the Power button and the Volume up button again.
  • Page 36 Gestures and Operations Use knuckle to start recording: Knock the screen twice in quick succession with two knuckles to start recording. You can turn on or off based on your needs. To end the recording, gently and rapidly knock the screen twice with two knuckles again.
  • Page 37 Gestures and Operations You can view your screen recordings in Gallery. Take a Screenshot of Your Entire Screen Use combo key to take screenshot: Simultaneously press and hold the Power button and the Volume down button to take a screenshot of the full screen. Use shortcut switch to take screenshot: Swipe down from the status bar and open the shortcuts panel, then touch to take a screenshot of the full screen.

  • Page 38: Split-Screen

    Gestures and Operations After taking the screenshot, touch to edit or share the screenshot. The screenshot will be saved in Gallery by default. Split-screen Enable Split-Screen Mode Split-screen mode can help you multitask by separating your screen into two panes, allowing you to display and operate two different apps simultaneously.
  • Page 39 Gestures and Operations Adjust the Screen Display While in Split-Screen Mode In split-screen mode, you can switch to full-screen mode, move screen positions, change screen orientation, and access the home screen. Switch to full screen-mode: In split-screen mode, touch and hold and swipe up or down to switch to full-screen mode.

  • Page 40: Home Screen

    Home Screen Navigation Bar Configure Your Navigation Bar Layout Using the navigation bar, you can conveniently access the home screen, return to the previous page, exit an app, or view recent apps used. To configure your navigation bar layout, open Settings, then go to System >...

  • Page 41: Use Shortcut Switches To Quickly Enable Frequently Used Features

    Home Screen Switch to a recently used app: Swipe left or right on the screen to find the app you want to use, and touch the app tab. Close an app: Swipe up on an app tab to close the corresponding app. Close all apps: Touch to close all apps.
  • Page 42 Home Screen 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 network connected LTE+ network connected NFC enabled HSPA+ network connected Airplane mode enabled VoLTE available...
  • Page 43 Home Screen Missed calls New emails Downloading data New voicemails Events reminder Uploading data Synchronizing data Memory full Sign-in or synchronization problem Synchronization failed VPN connected More notifications Open the Notification Panel to Get Important Information Check the notifications and the operating status of your Phone on the status bar. When there is a notification reminder, you can turn on the screen and swipe down from the status bar to view the notification.

  • Page 44: Screen Lock And Unlock

    Home Screen Block notifications from all apps: Select Batch management, then disable All. Customize Notification Settings Customize the notification settings to use your device the way you want. Open Settings, then go to Notifications > More notification settings. From here you can: Enable Notifications turn on screen: Enable Notifications turn on screen to set the screen to turn on when notifications are received.
  • Page 45 Home Screen Unlock your device using a fingerprint: If your device supports fingerprint unlock, this is the recommended unlock method. Using a fingerprint is a secure and quick way to unlock the device. After setting a lock screen password, touch Enroll in the dialog box that pops up and follow the onscreen prompts to enroll your fingerprints.

  • Page 46: Go Back To Basics With Simple Mode

    Home Screen Go Back to Basics with Simple Mode Does your home screen look cluttered with app icons and small text? Simple mode maximizes the system volume and displays larger icons and fonts on the home screen, adopting a more concise layout which is easy to navigate.
  • Page 47 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: Add a new screen page: Touch at the left or right side of the screen to add a new screen...
  • Page 48 Home Screen Check that there are enough empty spaces on the home screen for the widget. If there is not enough space, add an empty screen page or free up some space on the current home screen page. Delete widgets: Touch and hold a widget on the home screen until your Phone vibrates, and then select Remove.

  • Page 49: Contacts

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

  • Page 50: Search Contacts

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

  • Page 51: Managing Contacts

    Contacts Drag the index on the right to quickly scroll through the contacts list. In the search bar at the top of the contacts list, enter the contact's name, initials, phone number, or email address. The search results will be displayed below the search bar. Enter multiple keywords for your search, such as "John London", to quickly find matching contacts.
  • Page 52 Contacts Create a contact group: From the groups list, touch , enter the group name (such as Family or Friends), and then touch OK. Follow the onscreen instructions to add contacts, and then touch Send a message to smart group contacts: From the groups list, from the Smart groups section, open a group and touch to send a message or to send an email.

  • Page 53: Merging Third-Party App Contacts

    Contacts Merging Third-party App Contacts Link Contact Information with Social Media Accounts Use third-party social media apps (such as LinkedIn) to find out more information about your contacts. Link with LinkedIn accounts: Open Contacts, go to > Settings > Associate LinkedIn account and follow the onscreen instructions to log in to your LinkedIn account.

  • Page 54: Dialing

    Dialing Basic Calling Functions Make Calls On the dialer screen of your Phone, enter part of the phone number, the first letter of the contact's name, or the contact's initials to find a contact. Open Dialer. From the dialer screen, enter the phone number, the first letter of the contact's name, or the contact's initials (for example, enter "jl"...

  • Page 55: Volte

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

  • Page 56: Use Vowi-Fi For A New Calling Experience

    Dialing Dual 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. Enable VoLTE to Enjoy HD Calls Some carriers may not support this feature.

  • Page 57: Message

    Message Basic Messaging Functions Send Messages Text messages give you a quick and easy way to communicate with friends, family and colleagues. In addition to text, you can also add emojis or insert pictures and audio files to enrich your messages. Send a message: Open Messages.
  • Page 58 Message Unblock messages: Touch and touch Blocked contacts. Touch at the end of the phone number to unblock the number. Set MMS Message Automatic Download Rules Set MMS message automatic download rules to prevent costly mobile data usage. Open Messages and touch .

  • Page 59: Camera

    Camera Basic Camera Functions Use Basic Camera Features Learn about the basic features of your camera to take better photos. Open Camera. In the viewfinder, touch or press the Volume down button to take a photo. Select a camera mode: Open Camera and choose a preinstalled camera mode in the lower part of the screen.
  • Page 60 Camera Zoom in or out: Touch and hold the viewfinder screen with two fingers, then spread your fingers to zoom in or pinch them to zoom out. When zooming, a zoom bar will appear. You can slide it to zoom your camera in or out.
  • Page 61 Experience Underwater Photography Use Underwater photography mode to capture the stunning submarine vistas. Grab your official Huawei waterproof snorkeling case to protect your Phone before diving or snorkeling. Avoid using your Phone underwater for a long time to minimize any potential risks involved.

  • Page 62: Master Ai, Intelligent Photo Scene Identification

    Camera For your camera to automatically trigger Super macro mode, touch to enable Master AI. Keep a distance of 2.5–8.0 cm (about 1.0–3.15 in.) from the subject. You can also manually enable Super macro by adjusting the camera zoom to a level below 1x or by going to Camera >...

  • Page 63: Use Portrait Mode To Take Stunning Portraits

    Camera Enable Master AI to automatically configure and adjust camera settings: When you open the camera and enter Standard camera mode, touch to enable Master AI as required. Once enabled, this feature will intelligently identify the photography scene, which saves you the trouble of repeated manual adjustments.

  • Page 64: Use Wide Aperture Mode To Highlight Your Shooting Subjects

    Camera Use Wide Aperture Mode to Highlight Your Shooting Subjects Wide aperture mode produces photographs with a shallow depth of field. This creates a blurred background that lends greater emphasis to the photo's subject. Take a wide aperture photo: Go to Camera >...

  • Page 65: Pro Mode

    Camera Hold 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. Touch when you are finished. The camera will automatically stitch the photos together to create a panorama.
  • Page 66 Camera Adjust EV compensation: On the Pro mode screen, touch and adjust the slider. Adjust AWB: On the Pro mode screen, touch and adjust the slider. When shooting in bright sunlight, select . In low light environments, select Touch to adjust the color temperature. If you want to give your photo a warm, cozy, nostalgic tone, increase the K value.

  • Page 67: Take Black And White Photos

    Camera Shooting Environment Recommended ISO Night scenes Between 400 and 800 Adjust shutter speed: Reduce the shutter speed in low light conditions, and increase it in bright light conditions. The recommended shutter speed for static portraits is between 1/80 and 1/125 of a second.

  • Page 68: Light Painting Mode

    Camera Light Painting Mode Light Painting: Shoot Light Trails Light painting mode automatically sets a slow shutter speed to take long-exposure shots of light trails. This mode produces stunning photos that have an ethereal quality. Light painting mode offers four creative shooting modes for different subjects and light conditions: Traffic trails: Captures light trails created by cars at night.
  • Page 69 Camera Use Tail Light Trails to Capture the Lights of the City Tail light trails lets you create artistic photos of car tail lights at night. Shoot from a distance and slightly above your subject for best results. Ensure that car headlights do not point directly at the camera, as this can overexpose the image.
  • Page 70 Camera Use Light Graffiti to Create Light Patterns Light graffiti lets you create patterns or write words by moving a light source in front of the camera. Find a dark location away from other light sources and ensure that the subject's silhouette is not visible.
  • Page 71 Camera Capture Rivers and Waterfalls with Silky Water The Silky water feature lets you capture silky smooth photos of waterfalls and rivers. This feature works best with a stream or waterfall with lots of water. Place your device on a tripod or solid surface so that it does not move during the exposure. Go to Camera >...
  • Page 72 Camera Use Star Track to Capture the Beauty of Stars Star track allows you to capture the movement of stars in the night sky. For best results, choose a clear night in a location free of light pollution with an unobstructed view of the sky.

  • Page 73: More Capture Modes

    Camera More Capture Modes Use Time-Lapse to Create a Short Video Use Time-lapse mode to capture images over a long period of time and condense them into a short video. Capture and watch nature in its entirety: blooming flowers, drifting clouds, or even star trails against the night sky.
  • Page 74 Moving pictures can be shared directly through Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Huawei Share, and more. The receiving device must be a Huawei device that supports the capture of moving pictures in order to play the moving picture effect. When you share moving pictures to third-party apps or...

  • Page 75: Gallery

    Gallery Highlights Highlights: Bring Your Memories to Life Highlights creates albums of your best photos and videos based on time and location information and generates a short video clip so you can instantly relive the good times. You can edit Highlights albums and share the video clips with your friends.

  • Page 76: Photo Management

    Gallery music or filters, touch at the top of the screen. Touch to save and to export. Share what you've created with your friends. Exported Highlights clips are saved under Gallery > Albums > Videos. Add or delete photos and videos from Highlights: To add a photo or video, touch , select a photo or video, then touch .
  • Page 77 Gallery The higher the resolution, the clearer the video, but also the greater the storage space required. Choose according to your needs. Adjust Slow Motion Video Playback Open Gallery, select the recorded slow motion video, and touch to play. Touch the screen and drag the slider in the edit area to select the segment you want to play in slow motion.
  • Page 78 Gallery View photos in full screen: Open Gallery and touch a photo to view it in full screen mode. Touch the screen again to hide the menu. In full screen mode, you can: View basic information about a photo or video: Swipe up on a photo or video to view basic information.
  • Page 79 Gallery Add photos and videos to favorites: Add photos and videos to favorites for easier viewing. Open the photo or video that you want to add to the My favourites album, then touch . Favorited photos and videos will remain in their original albums and have a icon on their thumbnails.

  • Page 80: Phone Manager

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

  • Page 81: Use Auto-Launch To Prevent Unwanted App Activities

    Phone Manager was charging. Gaps between the bars mean it was not charging. This feature does not consume power. Touch Battery usage to view power-intensive apps and hardware. Enable smart resolution to save power: Smart resolution is a function that automatically decreases the resolution of your device to save power.
  • Page 82 Phone Manager Virus scan is enabled by default. To view it, open Phone Manager and touch Virus scan. The Secure icon indicates that your device is safe. You can also return to the Phone Manager home screen and go to to configure the following settings: Smart tune-up: If this option is selected, the system will obtain the latest app configuration data from the cloud to ensure better app performance.

  • Page 83: Email

    After configuration, 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: Check emails: On the Inbox screen, touch , and then select an email account to view the list of your emails.

  • Page 84: Manage Vip Email Contacts

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

  • Page 85: Calendar

    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. Create an event: Open Calendar, touch , and enter your event information including title, location, and start and end times.
  • Page 86 Calendar Open Calendar, go to > Settings > National/Regional festivals, and enable the corresponding switch for your destination country. Your device will automatically download the holiday information.

  • Page 87: Clock

    Clock Use the Clock You can find various functions, including alarm, world clock, stopwatch, or timer in Clock. View the time all over the world: Open Clock, touch on the World clock tab, and enter the name of a city or select one from the list of cities. Display the time in two different regions: Open Settings, and then go to System >...

  • Page 88: Notepad

    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 All notes or All to-dos, open the note you want to share, then touch to select a sharing method and follow the onscreen prompts.

  • Page 89: Utilities

    Utilities Use Smart Remote to Control Your Home Electronics Use Smart Remote to add, customize, and set up remote controls, allowing effortless control of your electronic appliances through your phone. For aesthetic reasons, your Phone's infrared sensor is embedded within the device. This means that the angle of effectiveness is smaller compared to most remote controls at around 0–45°.

  • Page 90: Phone Clone

    You can view your backup files in the Huawei\Backup folder by going to Files > Categories > Memory card. Data Backup to a USB Storage Device...
  • Page 91 SETTINGS, and follow the onscreen instructions to reset the settings. Restore all settings: This will restore your device's initial network settings, fingerprint 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 files.
  • Page 92 Insert the NM card (nano memory card) into card slot 2. You can buy an NM card (nano memory card) in Huawei stores. If you are using a USB storage device for backup, ensure that your Phone has been connected to a USB storage device.

  • Page 93: Multiple Users

    Multiple Users Set and Use Multiple Users Want to have more than one user account on your Phone to keep your work and personal life separate? You can add multiple users to your Phone and switch between them with a single touch. Add Users or Guests A maximum of three users and one guest can be added.
  • Page 94 Multiple Users Touch Settings, and go to Users & accounts > Users. Then, touch the user name or profile picture of the desired user. You will be prompted to enter the password to unlock the screen when switching back to the owner from another user.

  • Page 95: Device Connection

    You can also connect your Phone to Bluetooth wearables to record and manage fitness data. Connecting Bluetooth devices to your Phone does not increase power consumption significantly. Bluetooth protocols used by Huawei devices and their functions: HFP, HSP Make calls...
  • Page 96 Device Connection Operate Bluetooth keyboards and mouses Tethering Connect to Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) devices Enable or disable Bluetooth: From the home screen, swipe down from the status bar, open the shortcuts panel, and then touch to enable or disable Bluetooth. Touch and hold to open the Bluetooth settings screen.

  • Page 97: Nfc

    Device Connection Export contacts: Touch Share contacts, select the contacts that you want to share, touch and select Bluetooth. Follow the onscreen instructions to establish a Bluetooth connection with the other device. Those contacts selected will be exported from your Phone to the other device automatically.
  • Page 98 Device Connection Both devices need to support NFC. During data transmission, devices must be within 10 cm (4 inches) of each other. Screen must be on and unlocked when using NFC. Read/Write mode: Supports reading and writing NFC tags. Scenarios：Check product information with NFC tags. Limitations Cards and products must support reading and writing NFC tags Read and write/P2P must be enabled on the NFC settings screen if available.
  • Page 99 Device Connection Compatible car models: Currently, only the Audi A8/A7/A6/A5/A4/A3/Q8/Q7/Q5 and e-tron are compatible with this feature. More models will be supported in the future. You can share multiple secondary keys to others and revoke them at any time from your automobile manufacturer's app.
  • Page 100 Settings, touch Device connectivity and enable NFC and Huawei Beam. Select the files you want to send and touch Share > Huawei Beam. Keep your Phone unlocked and the screen on. Place the NFC detection areas of both devices close together.

  • Page 101: Desktop Mode

    Device Connection Using Bluetooth pairing as an example, enable NFC, Huawei Beam, and Bluetooth on both devices. Open the Bluetooth pairing screen on both devices and place the NFC detection areas of devices close together. When the sending device plays an audio prompt and content on the screen shrinks, follow...
  • Page 102 Device Connection Privacy protection: Notifications, incoming calls, and chat messages will only be displayed as red dots on the notification panel of the device and not on the external display, preventing potential embarrassment. Dual displays: Display work-related content on the external display while you chat with friends on your Phone.
  • Page 103 When your Phone is connected to an external display via an adapter, you can plug the adapter into a charger to charge your Phone. The charger must meet Huawei's charging specification. Devices with a power output of less than 5 V/2 A should not be used.
  • Page 104 Device Connection Drag down from the status bar on your Phone, or open the notification center on the external display to switch between PHONE MODE and DESKTOP MODE. Use Your Phone as a Touchpad Now that you've connected your Phone to an external display, what happens if you don't have a keyboard or mouse with you? You can turn your Phone into a touchpad in a few simple steps.

  • Page 105: Transfer Data Between Your Phone And Computer

    Device Connection Large-screen conference: You can project a PPT on a large screen. With the touchpad, laser pointer, and fluorescent pen supported simultaneously, you can write directly on the PPT when it is projected on the large screen to make your presentation more vivid. Quick app projection: On your Phone,touch and hold an app icon.

  • Page 106: Huawei Share

    Fi and Bluetooth are automatically enabled. Huawei Share Use Huawei Share to send files: Select the files you want to share and then touch Share. To send files, select a receiving device from the list of nearby devices and confirm.
  • Page 107 Device Connection No confirmation is required if the two Huawei devices have been logged in using the same HUAWEI ID. Transfer Files Between Your Phone and Computer with Huawei Share Want to quickly transfer pictures and videos from your Phone to computer (Windows PC or Mac)? Huawei Share makes it simpler than before, without even needing a USB cable.
  • Page 108 Huawei Share's one-touch printing feature is convenient and easy to use. To start using it, swipe down from the status bar to display all shortcuts, and enable Huawei Share, then follow the steps below to pair with different types of printers:...
  • Page 109 Huawei Share label on your computer. Share screen recordings Shake your Phone, then hold the NFC area of your Phone against the Huawei Share label Magic-link label ) on your computer until your Phone sounds or vibrates. When the computer screen is projected to your Phone, recording starts automatically (for up to 60 seconds).
  • Page 110 Office tool on your computer will be transferred to your Phone when you tap the NFC area of your Phone against the Huawei Share label on your computer. Share clipboard content: If your Phone is paired with your computer, when browsing a web page or reading an article on your Phone or computer, copy the content you need to the clipboard.

  • Page 111: Security And Privacy

    Security and Privacy Face Unlock Enroll Your Facial Information and Enable Face Unlock Face unlock allows you to unlock your Phone quickly and securely, without the need of a password. Face unlock can only be used when the owner account is logged in. It is not supported by PrivateSpace.

  • Page 112: Fingerprint

    Security and Privacy Facial data will be erased if you reset all settings, restore your device to its factory settings, or set your password to none. Facial data will not be erased after a HOTA update. Pick Up to Unlock Open Settings, and go to Security &...
  • Page 113 Security and Privacy Enroll a Fingerprint You can enroll a fingerprint on your Phone and then use your fingerprint to unlock your screen and access your Safe or App lock without a password. When your Phone restarts or your fingerprint is not recognized, you will need to use your lock screen password to unlock.

  • Page 114: Enable Or Disable Location Services

    Security and Privacy Go to Security & privacy > Fingerprint ID. Enter the screen unlock password and then follow the onscreen instructions to enter the fingerprint configuration screen. In the Fingerprint list section, you can: Enroll a new fingerprint: Touch New in-screen fingerprint > ENROLL FINGERPRINT to enroll a new fingerprint.

  • Page 115: Privatespace

    Security and Privacy Features may vary depending on your carrier. Huawei 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 >...
  • Page 116 Security and Privacy In PrivateSpace, open Settings, and go to Security & privacy > PrivateSpace > Delete. Hide the Entrance to Your PrivateSpace Want to keep all traces of your PrivateSpace hidden from other people? You can hide the entrance to your PrivateSpace in the MainSpace, keeping your PrivateSpace hidden and secret.

  • Page 117: Enable App Lock

    Security and Privacy Reset Your PrivateSpace Password Too many passwords to remember? Can't enter my PrivateSpace without a password? Set a security question so that when you forget your PrivateSpace password, you can answer the security question to quickly reset your PrivateSpace password. Enable the security question feature: After entering your PrivateSpace, open Settings, and go to Security &...

  • Page 118: More Security Settings

    Usernames and passwords are encrypted in the hardware of the device and stored locally. They cannot be read by any parties, including Huawei. Introduction to the Password Vault As you install more and more apps on your device, you may start finding it difficult to remember all your login names and passwords.

  • Page 119: Introduction To User Data Protection

    Worried that your photos, bank account information, or other private data might get leaked if your Phone is lost or stolen? Huawei Phones now feature security chips in addition to the combined protection provided by the trusted root key and lock screen password. Whether your data is stored in a memory card or internal storage, it will receive the highest level of protection.
  • Page 120 Security and Privacy of the hardware. This works together with your lock screen password to protect your private data. When you use PrivateSpace, Multi-user, encrypted memory card files, or other features to encrypt photos, personal information, or other personal data, others cannot gain access to your data unless the trusted root key, lock screen password, and security chip are simultaneously cracked.

  • Page 121: Wi-Fi And Network

    Wi-Fi and Network Wi-Fi Introduction to Wi-Fi+ Wi-Fi+ intelligently connects to Wi-Fi networks to save mobile data consumption. When your device detects a known or free Wi-Fi network, it will automatically turn on Wi-Fi and connect to the network. Your device will also automatically select the optimal network in the area for the best Internet connection.
  • Page 122 Wi-Fi and Network Automatically turn Wi-Fi on: Depending on the Wi-Fi networks you have connected to previously, Wi-Fi will be automatically enabled in specific locations. This will prevent your device from constantly searching for new networks. Assess the quality of available networks: Evaluate currently available network hotspots and prevent your device from automatically connecting to networks with no Internet connection.
  • Page 123 Up to 4 devices can be connected to your home Wi-Fi through Wi-Fi bridge at any given time. 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 files over...
  • Page 124 Wi-Fi and Network Send files with Wi-Fi Direct: Open Files, touch and hold a file you want to send, and go to More > Share > Wi-Fi Direct. When another device is detected, touch its name to establish the connection and begin file transfer. Receive files with Wi-Fi direct: Enable Wi-Fi.

  • Page 125: Connecting To The Internet

    Wi-Fi and Network Connecting to the Internet Connect to Wi-Fi networks effortlessly with your device. Connecting to a Wi-Fi network Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel. Touch and hold to open the Wi-Fi settings screen. Switch on Wi-Fi.
  • Page 126 Wi-Fi and Network Use personal hotspot to share mobile data: Open Settings and go to Wireless & networks > Personal hotspot. Set Device name and Password, then enable the hotspot to use it. Set data limit for shared mobile data: Go to Settings > Wireless & networks > Personal hotspot >...

  • Page 127: Apps And Notifications

    Apps and Notifications App Twin: Log In to Two Social Media Accounts at Once Have you ever wished you could log in to two WeChat and Facebook accounts on your Phone without the hassle of constantly switching between them? App twin lets you log in to two WeChat and Facebook accounts at the same time, allowing you to keep your work and private life separate.

  • Page 128: Sound And Display

    Sound and Display Set Up Do Not Disturb Mode Do not disturb mode blocks calls from strangers and only notifies you when you receive calls and messages from chosen contacts. Open Settings, then go to Sounds > Do not disturb to do the following: Do not disturb: Touch Do not disturb to immediately enable or disable this function.

  • Page 129: Enable Eye Comfort Mode To Prevent Eye Strain

    Sound and Display Customize your ringtone and notification sound: From the Sounds screen, choose a ringtone or notification sound according to your personal preference. Disable startup sound: Go to Sounds > More sound settings, and disable Power on tone. 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.
  • Page 130 Sound and Display features. These are preset by the app and cannot be changed. For example, to take a selfie, touch and hold the camera icon, and then touch Selfie in the pop-up menu to create a selfie shortcut. Add shortcuts to your home screen: Touch and hold an app icon on your home screen to bring up the menu.

  • Page 131: Storage

    Storage Enable Memory Cleanup Your Phone may slow down over time as your storage space gets smaller. Use Memory cleanup to free up storage space, improve system performance, and keep your Phone running smoothly. Open Phone Manager, then touch Cleanup to clean up memory and clear the cache to optimize performance.

  • Page 132: Smart Assistance

    For best results, it is recommended that you purchase and use an official Huawei flip cover from Vmall. Different models of Phone support different types of protective cases. Please check the case types supported before making a purchase.

  • Page 133: Enable Or Disable Mistouch Prevention

    Smart Assistance Answer calls: If you are using a flip cover without a window, you can close the cover and continue with the current call. To hang up, open the cover to end the call. If your flip cover has a display window, from the incoming call screen, drag to answer the call.

  • Page 134: System

    System Change Input Method Change the input method on your Phone according to your personal preference. Switch 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 Your Phone reads aloud content on the screen that you touch, select, or activate, helping you interact with your Phone when you can't read content on your screen clearly.
  • Page 135 System Single-tap on focused item: Touch an item with one finger to select it (not open it). Your device will read out the content of the selected item. Double-tap to activate an item: Double-tap any part of the screen using one finger to confirm your selection from the previous step.
  • Page 136 System Swipe left with one finger on the screen to move to the previous item. Swipe down with one finger on the screen to move to the item downwards. Swipe up with one finger on the screen to move to the item upwards. Swipe down then right with one finger on the screen to open the global TalkBack menu.

  • Page 137: General Settings

    System General Settings Change Your System Language You can change the system language on your Phone as needed. Open Settings, go to System > Language & input > Language and region, then select the language you want to use. If the language you want to use is not listed, touch Add language to search for additional languages.
  • Page 138 System Connect with Wi-Fi Direct: If your printer supports Wi-Fi Direct, follow the instructions in the printer manual to enable this feature. On your Phone, open Settings, and go to Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi. Enable Wi-Fi, touch > Wi-Fi Direct, and then select your printer from the list of detected devices.
  • Page 139 System Set Scheduled Power On/Off Use the Schedule power on/off feature to power your Phone on and off at set times in order to save power and prevent interruptions while resting. Open Settings, go to Smart assistance > Scheduled power on/off, enable Scheduled power on/off, then set the power on and power off times as well as the repeat cycle.

  • Page 140: System Update

    You are advised to update your Phone online or bring your Phone and proof of purchase to an Authorized Huawei Customer Service Center for updates. Your data may be erased after a system update. Back up important data before updating your Phone.

  • Page 141: Laser Safety Information

    IP68 under IEC 60529. Splash, water, and dust resistance are not permanent conditions, and resistance might decrease as a result of normal wear. Do not charge your device in humid conditions. For details about this feature, please visit http://consumer.huawei.com/en/support. Conditions for IP68 resistance level: Static fresh water at a depth of 1.5 m...

  • Page 142: Legal Notice

    No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior written consent of Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. and its affiliates ("Huawei"). 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,...
  • Page 143 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.

  • Page 144: Personal Information And Data Security

    THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY (THIS LIMITATION SHALL NOT APPLY TO LIABILITY FOR PERSONAL INJURY TO THE EXTENT APPLICABLE LAW PROHIBITS SUCH A LIMITATION) OF HUAWEI ARISING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT DESCRIBED IN THIS MANUAL SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT PAID BY CUSTOMERS FOR THE PURCHASE OF THIS PRODUCT.

  • Page 145: Obtaining Help

    Legal Notice 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.
  • Page 146 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. Please visit http://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/hotline for recent updated hotline and email address in your country or region. Model: VOG-L09...

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