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  • Page 1 User Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Enter Text multi-window Smart Features AI Lens AI Touch Easy Projection Multi-screen Collaboration Huawei Print Multi-Device Collaboration Audio Control Panel Camera and Gallery Take Photos Shoot in Portrait, Night, and Wide Aperture Modes Master AI Take Photos with Various Zoom Settings...

  • Page 3: Basic Gestures

    Essentials Basic Gestures Basic Gestures and Shortcuts System Navigation Gestures Go to Settings > System & updates > System navigation and make sure that Gestures is selected. Return to the previous screen Swipe in from the left or right edges to return to the previous screen. Back to home screen Swipe up from the bottom to go to the home screen.
  • Page 4 Essentials Switch between apps Slide across the bottom edge of the screen to switch between apps. • Before using this gesture, touch Settings on the System navigation screen, and ensure that Slide across bottom to switch apps is enabled. Swipe across the bottom of the screen in an arc to switch between apps. •...
  • Page 5 Essentials Record screen Knock twice on the screen with two knuckles to start or end a screen recording. More Gestures Access Home screen editing mode Pinch two fingers together on the home screen. Display the shortcut panel on the lock screen Turn on the screen and swipe up from the bottom of the lock screen.

  • Page 6: Lock And Unlock Your Screen

    Essentials Button Shortcuts Power off and restart Press and hold the Power button until your phone displays the Power off and Restart menu. Turn up volume Press the Volume up button. Turn down volume Press the Volume down button. Take a screenshot Press the Volume down and Power buttons simultaneously.

  • Page 7: Get Familiar With The Home Screen

    Essentials Wake Screen You can turn on the screen in either of the following ways: Press the Power button. • Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Motion control > Raise and enable Wake • device. Unlock Your Screen Password unlock: Once the screen is turned on, swipe up from the middle of the screen to display a panel where you can enter your lock screen password.

  • Page 8: Notification And Status Icons

    Essentials Add or remove apps: Open a large folder, touch , and add or remove apps as required. • If you deselect all apps within the folder, the folder will be deleted. Switch between display modes: Touch and hold a folder to switch between a standard •...

  • Page 9: Control Panel

    Essentials Power Saving mode on Digital Balance enabled Bluetooth enabled Bluetooth device battery Bluetooth device connected VPN connected Driving mode Projection device connected Location service enabled Eye Comfort enabled Headset with a microphone Headset connected connected In call VoLTE enabled Missed call There are unread messages.
  • Page 10 (such as Visions and Bluetooth headsets). Shortcut controls: To enable, disable, or set frequently used features. • Device+: Automatically discovers nearby devices logged in to the same HUAWEI ID and • allows you to link them so they work together as one.
  • Page 11 Essentials Turn on a Shortcut Switch Swipe down from the upper right edge of the screen to display Control Panel and touch to expand the shortcut switches panel (depending on your device model). The figures are for reference only. Touch a shortcut switch to enable or disable the corresponding feature. •...
  • Page 12 Connect your phone to an audio device via Bluetooth or other methods. After a Vision product is connected to your phone via Bluetooth, you can also connect it to the same Wi-Fi network and log in to the same HUAWEI ID as your phone to perform more operations.
  • Page 13 Currently, Device+ supports linking phones with the following types of devices. To use this feature, make sure that devices to be connected support Device+. Before you get started, enable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi and log in to your HUAWEI ID on your phone. For other devices, perform the following settings: Tablet: Enable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, and ensure that it is logged in to the same HUAWEI ID •...

  • Page 14: Screenshots & Screen Recording

    Essentials The figures are for reference only. Use Multi-Screen Collaboration on a Computer or Tablet You can view or edit files on your phone using your computer or tablet, drag files across devices, and even use phone apps on your computer or tablet. Swipe down from the upper right edge of your phone to display Control Panel.
  • Page 15 Essentials Use Your Knuckle to Take a Screenshot Before using knuckle gestures, use either of the following methods to make sure that all necessary features are enabled (depending on your device model): Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Shortcuts & gestures > Take screenshot •...
  • Page 16 Essentials The figures are for reference only. Knock on the screen with a single knuckle and hold to draw an outline around the part of the screen that you wish to capture. Make sure that your knuckle does not leave the screen.

  • Page 17: Enter Text

    Essentials Take a Scrolling Screenshot Use Scrollshot to capture a memorable chat, article, or essential work document that can't display in full on the screen, and share with others. Use a Knuckle to Take a Scrolling Screenshot The figures are for reference only. Tap a single knuckle against the screen and hold to draw an "S".
  • Page 18 Essentials Use Celia Keyboard Celia Keyboard is a secure and intuitive keyboard developed by Huawei. It supports efficient voice inputs, smooth handwriting, an emulated mechanical keyboard, as well as 170+ input languages. If Celia Keyboard is not yet installed on your device, search for and install it in AppGallery.

  • Page 19: Multi-Window

    Essentials On the input keyboard, go to > Sound & vibration and adjust the Keypress volume and Vibration intensity. You can also touch Sound on keypress and select your desired audio effects. Set the mechanical keyboard On the input keyboard, go to >...
  • Page 20 Essentials Splitting the screen: After opening an app, swipe inward from the left or right edge of your phone screen and hold, to bring up the Multi-Window dock. Hold down on an app in the dock, drag it to the screen, and then release. If an app does not support Multi-Window, a prompt will appear onscreen.
  • Page 21 Essentials Drag a document: Select a document from one split-screen window and drag it to the • other window. Use the Floating Window Open a floating window while gaming, and you can chat with a friend without missing a second of the action. Display the floating window: Swipe inward from the left or right edge and hold to bring up the Multi-Window dock.
  • Page 22 Essentials This feature is unavailable in some apps. Open the Email app. Touch a link or attachment in the Email app to open it in the floating window. Open a link: Touch a link in the Email app to display it in a floating window. •...

  • Page 23: Smart Features

    Smart Features AI Lens Scan to Translate AI Lens allows you to scan and translate text in a foreign language, so you can easily read road signs, menus, or descriptions on cosmetics bottles when you are traveling or shopping abroad. Scan to Translate Using Camera Go to Camera >...
  • Page 24 Smart Features Use Desktop Mode After your phone screen is projected, go to > Desktop. In Desktop, your phone and the large display work independently and can show different content. The content projected on the large display is in a layout similar to that on a computer desktop.

  • Page 25: Multi-Screen Collaboration

    Open Files in the device window, and drag a document from your PC to the device window. • The file will be saved in the folder that is open in Files, or in the Huawei Share folder by default. Open a file in the device window on the PC, then drag a picture or text from Notepad to •...
  • Page 26 Smart Features Use Huawei Share OneHop to Transfer Files After Multi-Screen Collaboration is enabled between your device and PC, you can transfer files between them using Huawei Share OneHop, without needing a data cable or any software. Share pictures and videos Transfer pictures and videos from your device to your PC: •...
  • Page 27 Ensure that PC Manager is running version 9.1 or later. Access Phone Apps and Files on Your Computer After Multi-screen Collaboration is enabled between your phone and Huawei or Honor laptops, you can use a mouse and keyboard on your laptop to access your phone apps and files.

  • Page 28: Huawei Print

    Your phone makes it easy to print images and documents on it, by detecting nearby printers that support Huawei Print. Then just touch to print! Power on the target printer and make sure that it is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your phone, or that Wi-Fi Direct is enabled.
  • Page 29 Currently, Device+ supports linking phones with the following types of devices. To use this feature, make sure that devices to be connected support Device+. Before you get started, enable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi and log in to your HUAWEI ID on your phone. For other devices, perform the following settings: Tablet: Enable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, and ensure that it is logged in to the same HUAWEI ID •...

  • Page 30: Audio Control Panel

    Smart Features The figures are for reference only. Use Multi-Screen Collaboration on a Computer or Tablet You can view or edit files on your phone using your computer or tablet, drag files across devices, and even use phone apps on your computer or tablet. Swipe down from the upper right edge of your phone to display Control Panel.
  • Page 31 Connect your phone to an audio device via Bluetooth or other methods. After a Vision product is connected to your phone via Bluetooth, you can also connect it to the same Wi-Fi network and log in to the same HUAWEI ID as your phone to perform more operations.

  • Page 32: Camera And Gallery

    Camera and Gallery Take Photos Take Photos Open Camera. You can then: Focus: Touch the location you want to focus on. • To adjust focus and metering separately, touch and hold the viewfinder and drag the respective frame or ring to the desired location. Adjust brightness: Touch the viewfinder.

  • Page 33: Shoot In Portrait, Night, And Wide Aperture Modes

    Camera and Gallery Take Burst Photos Use Burst mode to take a sequence of photos in quick succession so you can choose the best one. Open Camera, select Photo mode, and make sure the rear camera is in use. Press and hold the shutter button or one of the Volume buttons to take burst photos. When shooting, you'll see a number in the viewfinder, which indicates how many photos you've taken so far.
  • Page 34 Camera and Gallery From there, feel free to: Enable beauty effects: Touch to adjust the beauty effects. • To disable the beauty effects, drag the setting to its lowest value, or touch Set lighting effects: Touch , and select your desired effect. •...

  • Page 35: Master Ai

    Camera and Gallery Edit Background Blur in Wide Aperture Photos You can adjust the focus and background blur after you've taken a wide aperture photo. Go to Gallery > Albums > Camera. Touch a photo tagged with , then touch at the top of the photo.

  • Page 36: Take Photos With Various Zoom Settings

    Camera and Gallery Aim the camera at the moon and spread your fingers on the viewfinder to adjust the zoom to 10x or more. When the camera detects the moon, it will automatically enter Moon mode. Touch to take a photo. Moon mode can only identify the moon if it is at least half full.

  • Page 37: Moving Pictures

    , then select Save as video or Save as GIF. Share Moving Pictures You can share moving pictures with Huawei or Honor devices using various methods, such as Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth, or Huawei Share. Go to Gallery > Albums > Camera, touch and hold to select the moving pictures you want to share, then touch to share them.

  • Page 38: Pro Mode

    Camera and Gallery Pro Mode Use Pro Mode to Shoot Like a Pro Pro mode lets you fine-tune photos and videos and gives you full control over ISO sensitivity, focus mode, and more when taking photos or recording videos. Shoot to Stun, with Pro Mode The figures are for reference only.
  • Page 39 Camera and Gallery Adjust the metering mode: Touch M and select a metering mode. • Metering Overview mode Measures light across the entire frame; ideal for shooting natural Matrix landscapes. Focuses on light near the center of the screen; ideal for shooting Center portraits.
  • Page 40 Camera and Gallery These features are only supported on certain device models. • Changing a specific setting will sometimes cause other settings to change as well. • Adjust them according to your actual requirements. Use Pro Mode to Record Videos In Pro mode, touch to switch to Video mode.

  • Page 41: Record Videos

    Camera and Gallery Not all devices support these features. • Changing a specific setting will sometimes cause other settings to change as well. • Adjust them according to your actual requirements. Record Videos Capture Video Open Camera and select Video mode. Adjust the following settings: Zoom in or out: Pinch in or out on the viewfinder, or drag the zoom slider.

  • Page 42: Slow-Mo Recording

    Camera and Gallery Shoot 4K UHD Videos Your phone supports 4K Ultra HD (UHD) video recording, allowing you to record in even greater clarity. Open Camera and select Video mode. Go to > Video resolution and select the 4K resolution. Beauty mode, filters, and special effects are not supported at 4K, and will be automatically disabled when you select the 4K resolution.

  • Page 43: Time-Lapse Photography

    Camera and Gallery If the speed you select supports motion detection, will appear on the screen. Touch to ensure that motion detection is enabled. A detection frame will then be displayed in the viewfinder. Move the frame to the desired position.
  • Page 44 Camera and Gallery You can touch and swipe up on a photo or video in Gallery to view its shooting location. To enable Location Services on your phone: Swipe down from the upper right edge of the phone to display Control Panel, touch •...

  • Page 45: Manage Gallery

    Multi-Device Collaboration in Settings. If neither of the two switches can be found on your device, it indicates that this feature is not supported. Enable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth and log in to the same HUAWEI ID on your phone and the device you want to connect to.
  • Page 46 Camera and Gallery Browse images or videos: Touch a connected device to view the albums stored on that • device. Search for images: On the Albums tab, enter a keyword (such as "food" or • "landscapes") in the search bar. The search results will be displayed by device. Save items from other devices to your phone: Touch the target device, touch and hold •...
  • Page 47 Camera and Gallery Crop and rotate: Touch Crop, select a frame, then drag the grid or its corners to select • which part you want to keep. You can drag the image in the frame, or use two fingers to zoom in or out to adjust the displayed part of the image. To rotate the image, touch Crop and drag the angle wheel to the desired orientation.
  • Page 48 Camera and Gallery You can access the collage feature in the following ways (depending on your device model): On the Discover tab, touch Create collage, select some images, then touch Create. • On the Photos or Albums tab, touch and hold to select some images, then go to •...

  • Page 49: Highlights

    Camera and Gallery Move Images and Videos Open an album, then touch and hold to select the images and videos you want to move. Touch > Move to album to select the desired album. Once the items are moved, they will no longer be in their original album. The All photos and Videos albums show all images and videos stored on your device.
  • Page 50 Camera and Gallery Introduction to Highlights Gallery automatically creates Highlights albums from your best photos and videos based on time, location, and theme information, and even generates a short video clip so you can walk down memory lane and instantly relive the good times. To start using Highlights, go to Camera >...
  • Page 51 Camera and Gallery Add images or videos: Touch and follow the onscreen instructions to select images • or videos to be added to the album. Remove images or videos: Touch and hold to select the images or videos you want to •...

  • Page 52: Apps

    MeeTime Use MeeTime to Make Calls Use MeeTime to make high-quality video or voice calls with contacts who have Huawei devices (such as phones and tablets), and share your screen during calls. Thanks to the GPU Turbo technology, the video call resolution will be optimized automatically when the network signal is weak.
  • Page 53 Apps Touch to mute MeeTime. • Touch to use the speaker. • Touch to switch to a voice call. • Touch to share the screen. • To view or manage your call logs, touch Calls. Share Your Phone Screen During a MeeTime Call During a MeeTime video call, you can share your screen with the other party and doodle on the screen.

  • Page 54: Notepad

    Apps Touch to add another phone number if only one phone number has been linked. • Touch to delete any numbers or add new ones if multiple phone numbers have • been linked. In the list of Outgoing number (this device), select one of the added phone numbers •...
  • Page 55 Apps Open Notepad and go to Notes > > > Add card. Point the camera to the certificate or bank card you want to scan, and touch to scan it one by one or consecutively. Touch to preview the scanned copies. (Optional) If you manually unskew the scanned copies, touch to preview them again.
  • Page 56 Apps Enter your to-do item. Touch , set a reminder time, then touch OK. Touch to mark the to-do item as important. Then touch Save. Set Repeated Reminders for a To-do Item If you specify a time for a to-do item, you can select a repeat mode for it (for example, Never, Every day, Every week, Every month, or Every year), and your phone will repeatedly prompt you to complete the to-do item at the specified time.
  • Page 57 Apps Sort notes or to-dos: On the All notes screen, swipe left on an item, and touch to pin it to the top or • add it to favorites. To view favorited items, touch All notes and go to My favorites. On the All notes or All to-dos screen, swipe left on an item, and touch to sort it to •...
  • Page 58 Apps The Export as document feature is not applicable to handwritten-only notes. Other types of notes can be exported into TXT or HTML files. Print Notepad Items On the All notes screen, open the item you want to print. Go to >...

  • Page 59: Settings

    Settings Display & Brightness Use Eye Comfort Mode Eye comfort mode can effectively reduce harmful blue light and adjust the screen to display warmer colors, relieving eye fatigue and protecting your eyesight. Enable or Disable Eye Comfort Mode Swipe down from the upper right edge of the screen to display Control Panel and touch •...
  • Page 60 Settings Place your fingertip on the fingerprint sensor. When you feel a vibration, lift your finger and then press down again. Move your finger around until the entire fingerprint is captured. Once enrollment is complete, touch OK. You can now place your finger on the fingerprint sensor to unlock the screen. Rename or Delete a Fingerprint Go to Settings >...
  • Page 61 Settings Face Recognition Face Recognition allows you to unlock your phone or access locked apps with your facial data. Set up Face Recognition Go to Settings > Biometrics & password > Face Recognition, and enter your lock screen password. If you haven't set the lock screen password, follow the onscreen instructions to do so. Some phones support screen wakeup when you raise the device.

  • Page 62: Security

    Go to Settings > Security > More settings to enter the SIM lock settings screen. Enable Lock SIM card, enter the PIN, then touch OK. To change the PIN, touch Change SIM PIN, and follow the onscreen instructions. About Phone Legal Notice Copyright © Huawei 2022. All rights reserved.
  • Page 63 All statements, information, and recommendations in this guide do not constitute a warranty of any kind, express or implied. Please visit https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/hotline for recently updated hotline and email address in your country or region. Model: EML-L09 EML-L29 EMUI12.0_01...

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