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  • Page 1 User Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Charging Smart Features AI Voice AI Lens AI Touch Easy Projection Multi-screen Collaboration Multi-screen Collaboration Between Your Tablet and Phone Huawei Share Huawei Print Multi-Device Collaboration AR Measure Media Controller Camera and Gallery Launch Camera Take Photos Shoot in Portrait, Night, and Wide Aperture Modes...
  • Page 3 Take High-Resolution Photos Pro Mode Record Videos Slow-Mo Recording Time-Lapse Photography Dual-View Mode Leica Colors Filters Adjust Camera Settings Manage Gallery Golden Snap Smart Photo Categorisation Huawei Vlog Editor Huawei Vlogs Highlights Apps Contacts Phone Messaging MeeTime Calendar Clock Notepad Recorder...
  • Page 4 Contents Security Privacy Accessibility Features Users & Accounts System & Updates About Phone...

  • Page 5: Basic Gestures

    Essentials Basic Gestures Basic Gestures and Shortcuts Get Familiar with Air Gestures You can navigate on your device using air gestures and without having to touch the screen. For example, you can use air gestures to take a screenshot, scroll up or down, answer a call, or pause audio/video playback.
  • Page 6 Essentials To scroll up or down on the screen using air gestures: Air scroll up • Hold your palm 20–40 cm (8–16 in.) from the screen, with your fingers pointing upwards. When appears at the top of the screen, flick your wrist down.
  • Page 7 Essentials Back to home screen Swipe up from the bottom to go to the home screen. Recent tasks Swipe up from the bottom of the screen and hold to view recent tasks. Close an app When viewing recent tasks, swipe up on an app preview to close the app. Switch between apps Slide across the bottom edge of the screen to switch between apps.
  • Page 8 Essentials Take a scrollshot Knock on the screen with a knuckle and draw an "S" to take a scrolling screenshot. Capture part of the screen Knock and draw an enclosed area with a knuckle to capture part of the screen. Record screen Knock twice on the screen with two knuckles to start or end a screen recording.

  • Page 9: Phone Clone

    Migrate Data from a Huawei or Other Android Device On your new device, open the Phone Clone app, or go to Settings > System & updates > Phone Clone, touch This is the new device, and select Huawei or Other Android.

  • Page 10: Lock And Unlock Your Screen

    Essentials On your old device, follow the onscreen instructions to download and install Phone Clone. On the old device, open the Phone Clone app, touch This is the old device, and follow the onscreen instructions to connect the old device with your new device by scanning a code or connecting manually.

  • Page 11: Get Familiar With The Home Screen

    Essentials Turn On the Screen You can turn on the screen in any of the following ways: Press the Power button. • Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Shortcuts & gestures > Wake screen, and • enable Raise to wake, Double-tap to wake, and/or Show palm to wake. Then use the corresponding feature to turn on the screen.

  • Page 12: Notification And Status Icons

    Essentials When there are more than nine apps within a large folder, a stacked icon will appear in the lower right corner of the folder. You can touch the stacked icon to view more apps within the folder. Add or remove apps: Open a large folder, touch , and add or remove apps as required.

  • Page 13: Control Panel

    Essentials Wireless fast charging Regular wireless charging 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 Connected connected In call VoLTE enabled...
  • Page 14 (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 15 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 16 Connect your device to an audio device via Bluetooth or other methods. After a Vision product is connected to your device via Bluetooth, you can also connect it to the same Wi-Fi network and log in to the same HUAWEI ID as your device to perform more operations.
  • Page 17 Computer: Enable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, and ensure that it is logged in to the same • HUAWEI ID as your device and can access the Internet. Vision: Ensure that it is connected to the same LAN and logged in to the same HUAWEI ID • as your device.

  • Page 18: Screenshots & Screen Recording

    Essentials The figures are for reference only. Use Multi-Screen Collaboration on a Computer or Tablet You can view or edit files on your phone using your computer or tablet, drag files across devices, and even use phone apps on your computer or tablet. Swipe down from the upper right edge of your device to display Control Panel.
  • Page 19 Essentials Take a Grabshot Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Smart Sensing > Grabshot and make sure that Grabshot is enabled. Place your hand half an arm's length away from the screen with your palm facing the screen, and wait for to appear at the top of the screen.
  • Page 20 Essentials Use a Shortcut to Take a Screenshot Swipe down from the upper right edge of the screen to display Control Panel, touch expand the shortcut switches panel(depending on your device model), and touch Screenshot to take a screenshot. Share and Edit a Screenshot or Switch to Scrollshot The figures are for reference only.
  • Page 21 Essentials The figures are for reference only. Knock on the screen with a knuckle and hold to draw an outline around the part of the screen that you want to capture. Make sure that your knuckle does not leave the screen. The screen will display the movement trajectory of your knuckle and take a screenshot of the selected area.
  • Page 22 Essentials Take a Scrolling Screenshot You can use Scrollshot to capture a memorable chat, article, or essential work document that cannot be displayed in full on the screen. Use Your Knuckle to Take a Scrolling Screenshot The figures are for reference only. Tap a knuckle against the screen and hold to draw an "S".

  • Page 23: Adjust Sound Settings

    Essentials Use a Shortcut to Start Screen Recording Swipe down from the upper right edge of the screen to display Control Panel, touch to expand the shortcut switches panel(depending on your device model), and touch Screen Recorder to start screen recording. To stop the recording, touch the timer at the top of the screen.
  • Page 24 Essentials Change the Sounds and Vibration Settings You can set the messaging tone, notification tone, and call ringtone depending on your preferences, as well as set the vibration pattern. Go to Settings > Sounds & vibration and touch Phone ringtone, Messaging tone, or Notification tone.

  • Page 25: Enter Text

    Reduce the tone volume for timers and alarms are enabled. Enter Text Use Celia Keyboard Celia Keyboard is a secure and intuitive keyboard developed by Huawei. It supports efficient voice inputs, smooth handwriting, an emulated mechanical keyboard, as well as 170+ input languages.
  • Page 26 Essentials Touch and select a language. • Speak into the microphone. • Rich Media Input On the keyboard, go to > and select different emojis. • On the keyboard, go to > and select different emoticons. • Switch to Another Input Language Touch and hold the Chinese/English button in the lower left corner and select English(United States) or More languages…...

  • Page 27: Multi-Window

    Essentials Multi-Window Edit the Multi-Window Dock Swipe inward from the left or right edge of your device and hold to bring up the Multi- Window dock. Add apps: Go to > on the Multi-Window dock, select your desired apps in the •...
  • Page 28 Essentials Drag and drop text: When sending an SMS message, open Notepad, touch and hold the • text you want to send, and drag it into the message text input box. Drag and drop a document: When writing an email, open Files, select the document you •...

  • Page 29: Show Date And Time When The Screen Is Off

    Essentials Touch at the top of the floating window to minimise and shrink it into a floating bubble. Close the floating window: Touch at the top of the floating window to close it. Find and Switch Between Floating Windows for Apps You can quickly find and switch between floating windows for apps using the floating window management function.
  • Page 30 Essentials Set Display mode as prompted. Set the Style for Always On Display You can customise the display style for Always On Display (AOD) on your device according to your preferences. Select a GIF Image or Moving Picture You can select a local image (such as a GIF image or moving picture) for Always On Display to make your display stand out.

  • Page 31: Power On And Off Or Restart Your Device

    Essentials From under Analogue or Digital on the Always On Display screen, swipe left or right to browse the clock styles and select your preferred clock style. Set the related options for the selected clock style, such as Show date. Touch Apply.
  • Page 32 Disconnect the charger from this device and unplug the charger from the power socket • once this device is fully charged or is not charging. When the battery life becomes noticeably shorter, go to an authorised Huawei Customer • Service Centre to replace the battery.
  • Page 33 Essentials Battery Battery Level Icon Charging, less than 10% battery remaining. Charging, 10% to 90% battery remaining. Charging, at least 90% battery remaining. If 100% is displayed next to the battery icon, or a charging complete message is displayed on the lock screen, the battery is fully charged.

  • Page 34: Smart Features

    You can wake up AI Voice in multiple ways: Press and hold the Power button for 1 second to wake up AI Voice Go to Settings > HUAWEI Assistant > AI Voice > Wake with Power button, and enable Wake with Power button.
  • Page 35 Smart Features The settings items vary by device. If your device does not provide a specific item, it • indicates that the corresponding feature is not supported. You cannot wake up AI Voice with the wakeup phrase when your device is in a call. •...
  • Page 36 This feature is only available in some countries and regions. Play Videos with Voice Commands Wake up AI Voice and give voice commands such as "Play video", "Play Friends in HUAWEI Video", "Show me a funny video", or "Play a Coldplay video".
  • Page 37 Smart Features Open an App with Voice Commands Wake up AI Voice and give voice commands such as "Open the Camera", "Open YouTube", "Open PayPal", or "Open HUAWEI Music". This feature is only available in some countries and regions. •...
  • Page 38 Smart Features Set Calendar Events and Reminders with Voice Commands AI Voice allows you to create and check your Calendar events and add reminders for these events. Wake up AI Voice and give voice commands such as "Schedule a meeting for 9 tomorrow morning", "Set a meeting for 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon", "What's my schedule for tomorrow morning?", or "Do I have any appointments on Monday?".

  • Page 39: Ai Lens

    When you see content you are interested in on the screen, wake up AI Touch with AI Voice to identify onscreen objects and obtain more relevant information. Go to Settings > HUAWEI Assistant > AI Touch and enable AI Touch. This feature is only available in some countries and regions.
  • Page 40 Smart Features Scan to Shop When you see an item you wish to buy in a magazine or when you are strolling on the street, you can use AI Lens to quickly search for the item and compare prices across multiple shopping platforms before making a purchase.

  • Page 41: Ai Touch

    When you see any content that you are interested in on your device, touch and hold the screen with two fingers spread slightly apart to bring up AI Touch to learn more. Go to Settings > HUAWEI Assistant > AI Touch and enable AI Touch. Shop with AI Touch...
  • Page 42 Smart Features Use Desktop Mode After your device screen is projected, go to > Projection mode on your device, and touch Desktop mode. In Desktop mode, your device 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 43: Multi-Screen Collaboration

    NFC, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth. Place the NFC area (near the rear camera) on the back of your device against the Huawei Share sensor or the area with a icon until your device vibrates or plays a tone.
  • Page 44 Smart Features Open PC Manager (version 10.0 or later) on the laptop and go to My devices > My Phone > Connect. Place your device above the keyboard and your laptop will start searching for your device. To check the version of PC Manager, go to >...
  • Page 45 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 46 Smart Features On your device, exit Gallery or go to the home screen, and place your device against your PC (in the same way as above) to transfer the picture from your PC to your device. Ensure that PC Manager is running version 9.0 or later. Record the PC screen: Shake your device and place it against your PC to project and record the PC screen on your device.
  • Page 47 Smart Features Copy and paste text: Press Ctrl+C on the PC keyboard to copy text and press Ctrl+V to • paste it in the device window. To view information about the text you have copied recently, click the Notification Centre icon on the PC, then select the Clipboard tab. Send messages quickly: Press Ctrl+Enter on the keyboard to send a message in the device •...

  • Page 48: Multi-Screen Collaboration Between Your Tablet And Phone

    Connect Your Tablet and Phone Only certain Huawei and Honor tablets support this feature. Connect your phone and tablet and enable Multi-screen Collaboration using one of the...

  • Page 49: Huawei Share

    After you have finished using your phone and tablet, you can disconnect them using the following methods: On the phone window displayed on the tablet, touch to disconnect. • Swipe down from the upper left edge of your phone or tablet screen to display the • notification panel and touch DISCONNECT. Huawei Share...
  • Page 50 (Windows or macOS). Share Files from Your Device to Your Computer Share files from your device to your computer using Huawei Share. You can then easily access the shared folders on your device from your computer. The figures are for reference only.

  • Page 51: Huawei Print

    In the displayed dialog box on your device, touch Accept. Transfer by dragging • Select the file to be transferred and drag it to the corresponding device on the Huawei Share screen. In the displayed dialog box on your device, touch Accept.

  • Page 52: Multi-Device Collaboration

    Computer: Enable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, and ensure that it is logged in to the same • HUAWEI ID as your device and can access the Internet. Vision: Ensure that it is connected to the same LAN and logged in to the same HUAWEI ID • as your device.
  • Page 53 Transfer MeeTime Calls and Audio or Video Being Streamed to Other Devices When you are making MeeTime calls on your device, watching videos (such as in HUAWEI Video, Youku, or other video streaming apps), or listening to music, you can transfer any of these ongoing tasks to another device via Device+ and pick up from where you left off on the new device.

  • Page 54: Ar Measure

    Smart Features The figures are for reference only. Use Multi-Screen Collaboration on a Computer or Tablet You can view or edit files on your phone using your computer or tablet, drag files across devices, and even use phone apps on your computer or tablet. Swipe down from the upper right edge of your device to display Control Panel.
  • Page 55 Smart Features Before taking measurements, ensure that your surroundings are well lit and clear of obstacles and reflective objects. Measure Height In the Tools folder on your home screen, touch AR Measure and select Height or go to People > (depending on your device model) to measure height automatically or manually.
  • Page 56 Smart Features Move your device to point at one end of the object and touch to add a starting point. Move your device slowly so that travels along the edge of the object until it reaches the end. Touch to complete the measurement. Your device will automatically display the result.

  • Page 57: Media Controller

    Smart Features Move your device slowly so that travels along the long edge of the object until it reaches the end. Then touch Move your device to create a frame for the bottom of the object. When the frame matches the bottom length and width of the object, touch Move your device to create a frame for the whole object.
  • Page 58 Connect your device to an audio device via Bluetooth or other methods. After a Vision product is connected to your device via Bluetooth, you can also connect it to the same Wi-Fi network and log in to the same HUAWEI ID as your device to perform more operations.

  • Page 59: Camera And Gallery

    Camera and Gallery Launch Camera Launch Camera There are multiple ways to open the Camera app. From the Home Screen From the home screen, open Camera. From the Lock Screen When the screen is locked, turn on the screen, then swipe up on the camera icon in the lower right corner to open the camera.
  • Page 60 Camera and Gallery The figures are for reference only. 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 61 Camera and Gallery Turn the flash on or off: Touch and select (Auto), (On), (Off), or • (Always on). If you select (Auto) and the camera detects that you are in a dimly lit environment, a flash icon will appear in the viewfinder and the flash will be automatically turned on when you take a photo.

  • Page 62: Shoot In Portrait, Night, And Wide Aperture Modes

    Camera and Gallery Return to the viewfinder and touch the shutter button. Your device will take a photo when the countdown ends. Use Audio Control to Take Photos You can use your voice to take photos without having to touch the shutter button. Go to Camera >...
  • Page 63 Camera and Gallery Your device will adjust the exposure time based on the ambient brightness. Keep your device steady until the countdown finishes. You can also touch the shutter button to take a photo before the countdown finishes. Some devices do not support ending a countdown before it is due to finish. Use the Front Camera to Take Night Portraits To take a selfie at night or when there is not sufficient light around you, you can use the front camera in Night mode.

  • Page 64: Master Ai

    Camera and Gallery Touch the photo to adjust the focus. Drag the slider at the bottom to adjust the aperture. Touch to save the settings. Touch to save the edited photo as a new photo. The new photo does not allow background blur editing.

  • Page 65: Zoom To Take Photos

    Camera and Gallery Touch to take a photo. Moon mode can only identify the moon if it is at least half full. The mode may not launch if the moon is shrouded by clouds. Zoom to Take Photos Take Wide-Angle or Long-Focus Photos The zoom capabilities of your device's camera allow you to capture more of a scene, or distant vistas.

  • Page 66: Take Panoramic Photos

    Camera and Gallery Align the white frame in the Picture-in-Picture preview frame with the subject. When this frame turns yellow, it indicates that the camera has identified the subject. Then touch the yellow frame. When the frame turns green, it indicates that the camera has successfully locked onto your target.

  • Page 67: Monochrome Photography

    Camera and Gallery Turn the camera to the left and right slowly as instructed. When the two frames on the viewfinder overlap, the camera will automatically take the second and last photos. After the three photos are taken, the camera will automatically combine them into a panoramic photo.

  • Page 68: Take Hdr Photos

    Camera and Gallery Use 3D CuteMoji to Record Videos Open Camera or go to Camera > More(depending on your device model), select AR lens mode, and touch 3D CuteMoji. Select your preferred CuteMoji for it to track and imitate your facial expressions and movements.
  • Page 69 Camera and Gallery Play Moving Pictures Moving pictures are saved in JPG format in Gallery. Go to Gallery > Albums > Camera, touch a moving picture, then touch at the top of the picture to view it. The moving picture will automatically stop after a complete playback. You can also touch the screen to stop the playback.

  • Page 70: Add Stickers To Photos

    Camera and Gallery 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 71: Underwater Mode

    Camera and Gallery Some devices do not support the removal of document shadows. Adjust the Text Area If you are not satisfied with the skew correction of a photo, you can also manually adjust the text area. Go to Gallery > Albums > Camera. Touch a document photo marked with and then touch at the top of the photo.

  • Page 72: 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. Use Pro Mode to Shoot Like a Pro The figures are for reference only.
  • Page 73 Camera and Gallery Adjust the metring mode: Touch M and select a metring mode. • Metring mode Application Scenarios Measures the light in the whole frame. Applicable when shooting Matrix natural landscapes. Concentrates on the light at the centre of the screen. Applicable Centre when shooting portraits.
  • Page 74 Camera and Gallery If you select RAW format, photos that you take will be saved in DNG and standard formats. The DNG format photos will be saved to the RAW photo album in Gallery. Enable AF assist light: For better focus in low-light environments, touch to enable •...

  • Page 75: Record Videos

    Camera and Gallery Focus Mode Description MF (manual) Touch the subject on which you want to focus, such as the subject's face. Adjust the colour cast: Touch WB· and select a mode. • When shooting in bright sunlight, select . In dimly-lit environments, select Touch to adjust the colour temperature.
  • Page 76 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. Touch to shoot. When recording videos with the rear camera, you can touch and hold to zoom in or out.

  • Page 77: Slow-Mo Recording

    Camera and Gallery Slow-Mo Recording Shoot Slow-Mo Videos Use Slow-mo mode to capture fleeting moments in detail. Adjust the slow motion speed based on how slow you want your footage to appear. With a higher speed you'll get slower playback. The available slow motion speeds vary by device.

  • Page 78: Time-Lapse Photography

    Camera and Gallery Adjust the Slow-Mo Part in Slow-Mo Videos For a slow-mo video, you can change which part of it you want to play in slow motion. This feature is only available for slow-mo videos recorded at 4x or 8x. The 8x option is not available on certain devices.

  • Page 79: Dual-View Mode

    Camera and Gallery Touch to start recording. If you haven't set the recording duration, touch to stop • recording. Dual-View Mode Record Dual-View Videos The Dual-view feature splits the recording screen into two views, allowing you to watch the regular view side by side with a zoomed-in view. Go to Camera >...
  • Page 80 Camera and Gallery Adjust Camera Settings You can adjust the camera settings to take photos and videos more quickly. The following features may not be available in some camera modes. Adjust the Aspect Ratio Go to Camera > > Aspect ratio and select an aspect ratio. This feature is not available in some modes.

  • Page 81: Manage Gallery

    Camera and Gallery Mute the Shutter Sound Enable Mute to mute the camera shutter sound. This feature is only available in some countries and regions. Capture Smiles Enable Capture smiles. The camera will take a photo automatically when it detects a smile in the viewfinder.
  • Page 82 Camera and Gallery The figures are for reference only. View by Shooting Time Open Gallery. On the Photos tab, pinch in on the screen to switch to the monthly view and pinch out to switch to the daily view. You can also drag the track ball on the edge to view the time. View by Album You can view photos and videos by album on the Albums tab.
  • Page 83 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 device and the device you want to connect to.
  • Page 84 Camera and Gallery The saved items will be displayed in Gallery > Albums > From other devices. To disable this feature, disable Multi-Device Gallery. Make Quick Searches in Gallery Quickly Search for Photos in Gallery Quickly locate a photo by searching with keywords, such as a date, food, or category, in Gallery.
  • Page 85 Camera and Gallery Other: Touch More to edit the photo in other ways, such as by adding a colour splash, • blur, doodle, or text element. When using the Adjust or Filter feature, you can touch Compare to compare the photo before and after editing.
  • Page 86 Camera and Gallery Adjust the displayed portion of a photo: Slide on the photo, or pinch in or out on it so • that only the part you want to see is displayed in the grid. Rotate a photo: Touch the photo, then touch to rotate it or to flip it.
  • Page 87 Camera and Gallery Touch Reset or go to > Reset to restore the default order. Adjust the Album Display Style Go to Gallery > Albums > , touch Switch view, and select an album display style. Move Photos and Videos Open an album, then touch and hold to select the photos and videos you want to move.

  • Page 88: Golden Snap

    Camera and Gallery To unblock an album, open the Others list, touch View blocked albums, then touch Unblock next to the album. Only some albums in Others can be blocked. Hide Albums System albums such as Camera, Videos, My favourites, and Screenshots cannot be hidden.

  • Page 89: Smart Photo Categorisation

    Camera and Gallery Set the cover: Your device recommends the best frames, which are indicated by crown • icons. Select your desired frame and touch Set as cover to set it as the cover, which is indicated by a dot over the frame. Remove passersby: After you set the cover, touch .

  • Page 90: Huawei Vlog Editor

    Group photo albums require a specific number of group photos with faces that have already been named in People albums. Huawei Vlog Editor View Spotlight Reels Spotlight Reel analyses your videos to create highlight clips of people and objects in them and presents them to you with background music.

  • Page 91: Highlights

    Camera and Gallery Touch on the album cover. Highlights 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.
  • Page 92 Camera and Gallery Add or Remove Images or Videos from a Highlights Album In the Highlights tab, select a Highlights album. You can then: 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 93: Apps

    Apps Contacts Create and Edit Contact Information You can create contacts in multiple ways, as well as view and manage your contacts list. Create Contacts Open Phone, touch the Contacts tab, and touch If you are creating a contact for the first time, touch Create new contact to start adding a contact.
  • Page 94 Apps Merge Duplicate Contacts On the Contacts screen, go to > Settings > Organise contacts > Merge duplicate contacts. Select duplicate contacts you want to merge and touch Merge. Search for Contacts Open Contacts, go to > Settings > Display preferences, and touch All contacts to display all your contacts.
  • Page 95 Apps Manage Contact Groups You can conveniently send emails or messages to multiple contacts by creating and managing contact groups. Your device automatically groups contacts by company, city, and last contact time, but you can also create new groups based on your preferences. New Group Open Phone, touch the Contacts tab, and touch Groups.

  • Page 96: Phone

    Apps Touch to automatically create a QR code business card. You can share your business card using the QR code. Add Emergency Information From the Contacts screen, go to My card > Emergency information. Touch ADD and set your personal, medical, and emergency contact information. To modify the information, touch on the Emergency screen.
  • Page 97 Apps Set a Call Background To set a wallpaper as the call background, do the following: Go to Settings > Home screen & wallpaper > Wallpaper. Select a picture and set it as the wallpaper. You can also set a profile picture for a contact to be shown on the call background. Open Phone, touch the Contacts tab, then select a contact.
  • Page 98 Apps On the Phone screen, swipe left on the entry you want to delete, then touch • Set a Ringtone You can set a personalised ringtone for incoming calls depending on your preferences. If you are carrying your device in your pocket, the ringtone volume will gradually increase to prevent you from missing important calls.
  • Page 99 Apps Answer or Reject an Incoming Call If you receive a call when the screen is locked: Drag right to answer the call. • Drag left to reject the call. • Touch to reject the call and reply with a message. •...
  • Page 100 Apps Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Smart Sensing > Air press and make sure that Air press is enabled. When there is an incoming call, hold your palm around 30–40 cm (around 12–16 in) away from the screen until is displayed at the top of the screen, then immediately move your palm a little closer towards the screen to answer the call.
  • Page 101 Apps If your phone has two SIM cards installed, configure the settings for SIM 1 and SIM 2 respectively. This feature may vary depending on your network provider. Answer a New Incoming Call During a Call When you receive an incoming call when you are already engaged in a previous call, touch to answer it.
  • Page 102 Apps Set Whether to Receive Notifications for Blocked Calls Go to Phone > > Blocked > > Receive notifications and set whether to receive notifications when calls are blocked. Manage Blocked Calls On the Blocked screen, you can manage blocked calls, such as by calling back numbers, deleting records, or submitting appeals if a number has been incorrectly marked.

  • Page 103: Messaging

    Apps Enter your local emergency number and touch to call the number. Alternatively, touch Emergency information and select an emergency contact to call. Perform In-call Operations During a call, an in-call menu will be displayed. Touch to switch the audio channel to the speaker. •...
  • Page 104 Apps Cancel Sending a Message On the Messaging screen, go to > Settings > Advanced, and enable Recall messages. Within six seconds after a message is sent, you can double-tap the message to cancel sending it. View and Reply to Messages On the Messaging screen, select a contact to view your conversations.

  • Page 105: Meetime

    Apps Block Spam Messages Go to Messaging > > Blocked > Alternatively, go to Optimiser > Blocked > Touch Message block rules and enable Block unknown numbers. Your device will then block all messages from unknown numbers. Block Messages from Specific Numbers Go to Messaging >...
  • Page 106 Apps Use MeeTime to Make Calls Use MeeTime to make high-quality video or voice calls with contacts who have Huawei devices (such as phones and tablets), and share your screen during calls. Thanks to the GPU Turbo technology, the video call resolution will be optimised automatically when the network signal is weak.
  • Page 107 Apps Touch to share the screen. • To view or manage your call logs, touch Calls. Share Your Device Screen During a MeeTime Call During a MeeTime video call, you can share your screen with the other party and doodle on the screen.

  • Page 108: Calendar

    Apps In the list of Outgoing number (this device), select one of the added phone numbers • to set it as the default number. Calendar Use Events Events help you schedule activities in your daily and work life, such as attending company meetings, arranging social get-togethers, and making credit card repayments.

  • Page 109: Clock

    Apps Customise Calendar View Settings You can customise calendar view settings, such as by specifying the start day of the week, and whether to show week numbers. Go to Calendar > > Settings. Select the start day of the week, or enable the switch to show week numbers. Set Alternate Calendars You can switch to other calendars, such as the Chinese lunar calendar or the Islamic calendar.
  • Page 110 Apps Create a Note To help you quickly keep a track of your thoughts and inspirations, you can create notes using the Handwrite (to write or draw the content) and Scan document modes, or in conjunction with Multi-Screen Collaboration. Add Content to a Note Go to Notepad >...
  • Page 111 Apps Touch to save the note. Add a Handwritten Note You can add a handwritten note to write down thoughts and inspirations that would be difficult to convey through text. Go to Notepad > Notes and touch Touch to write or draw the content you want to note down in the selected colour. Touch to save the note.
  • Page 112 Apps Manage Your Notepad You can sort your Notepad items by category and put them into different folders, delete unwanted items, and share items with other people. When viewing a list of items or an individual item in Notepad, touch the status bar at the top of the screen to quickly return to the first item or the beginning of the item you are viewing.

  • Page 113: Recorder

    Apps A folder named after the Exchange account will also be automatically generated for easy management. Share Notepad Items You can share Notepad items in the following ways: To share a single note or to-do item, open the one you want to share from the All notes or •...

  • Page 114: Email

    Apps You can also swipe left on a recording to share, edit, or delete it. To view your recordings, open Files, then search for and access the Sounds folder. Play a Recording Recording files are listed on the Recorder home screen. Touch a recording to play it. On the recording playback screen, you can: Touch to skip the muted parts.
  • Page 115 Apps Edit and Send Emails Open Email and touch Enter the recipient's email address, or touch to select a contact or group, then touch Touch and add the addresses of any recipients to whom you wish to CC or BCC the email.
  • Page 116 Apps Set Email Notifications Set a notification mode for your emails as needed. Go to Email > > Settings > General > Notifications, and enable Allow notifications. Select the email account you want to set notifications for, turn on the Allow notifications switch, then select a notification mode.
  • Page 117 Apps Search for Emails On the Inbox screen, touch the search box, then enter keywords such as the subject or content of the email. Mark Important Emails Mark an email as important for further actions or future reference with a star. Open Email and touch the icon next to any email to mark it as important.

  • Page 118: Compass

    Apps Manage VIP Contacts Important email contacts can be added as VIP contacts. Emails from VIP contacts will be automatically stored in the VIP inbox. Add a VIP Contact You can add VIP contacts using either of the following methods: Go to Email >...

  • Page 119: App Twin

    Apps App Twin Enable App Twin App Twin enables you to log in to two WhatsApp or Facebook accounts simultaneously, allowing you to keep your work and private life separate. App Twin is only supported by some apps. Go to Settings > Apps > App Twin and turn on or off the switch for the app you want to apply the feature.
  • Page 120 Apps View and Manage High Data Consumption Apps You can find out how much data your apps are using in comparison to each other by going to Data usage this month on the Data usage screen. Touch a high data consumption app to set mobile data, roaming data, or background data usage limits for it.
  • Page 121 Apps Manage Blocked Calls On the Blocked screen, you can manage blocked calls, such as by calling back numbers, deleting records, or submitting appeals if a number has been incorrectly marked. Go to Phone > > Blocked. You can then: Touch a record and select Call to call back numbers, select Add to trustlist or Add contact, •...

  • Page 122: Phone Clone

    On your new device, open the Phone Clone app, or go to Settings > System & updates > Phone Clone, touch This is the new device, and select Huawei or Other Android. On your old device, follow the onscreen instructions to download and install Phone Clone.

  • Page 123: Settings

    Wi-Fi. Transfer Data Using Wi-Fi Direct You can use Wi-Fi Direct to transfer data between Huawei devices. Wi-Fi Direct allows you to transfer large files to a nearby device more quickly than Bluetooth and without having to pair the devices.

  • Page 124: Mobile Data

    Settings These steps may be different if you are sharing files directly from an app. Touch the icon of the receiving device to establish a connection, then share the files. On the receiving device, accept the Wi-Fi Direct transfer request. Then search for and access the Wi-Fi Direct folder in Files to view the received files.
  • Page 125 Settings Enable 5G 5G refers to the fifth generation of mobile communications technology. Compared with a 4G network, a 5G network has a higher data transmission rate and a shorter delay. When two SIM cards are inserted, only the default mobile data SIM will support 5G, while the other will only support 4G/3G/2G.
  • Page 126 Settings Share Your Network Connection with Other Devices Once Personal hotspot has been enabled, you can share your mobile data or the Wi-Fi network your device is currently connected to with other devices. Share Your Network via Personal Hotspot The settings items vary by device. If your device does not provide a specific item, it •...

  • Page 127: More Connections

    You can use Huawei Share to easily share files wirelessly between your device and a computer (Windows or macOS). Share Files from Your Device to Your Computer Share files from your device to your computer using Huawei Share. You can then easily access the shared folders on your device from your computer.
  • Page 128 Changes made to files in the shared folders on your computer will be automatically synced to your device and vice versa. Share Files Between Your Device and Computer You can use Huawei Share to share files between your device and Huawei computer.
  • Page 129 In the displayed dialog box on your device, touch Accept. Transfer by dragging • Select the file to be transferred and drag it to the corresponding device on the Huawei Share screen. In the displayed dialog box on your device, touch Accept.

  • Page 130: Display & Brightness

    Settings If the VPN server does not have a DNS address, touch Show advanced options and enter the DNS domain, DNS server address, and forwarding route. Touch Save. Touch the VPN you have just set up, enter your VPN user name and password, then touch Connect.
  • Page 131 Settings Normal: natural colour tones • Vivid: vivid colour tones • Adjust Colour Temperature Go to Settings > Display & brightness > Colour mode & temperature or Settings > Display & brightness > Colour temperature (depending on your device model) and adjust the colour temperature as required.

  • Page 132: Sounds & Vibration

    Settings Set the Screen Resolution Go to Settings > Display & brightness > Screen resolution, and select a screen resolution according to your preferences. A higher screen resolution will result in a clearer display, but will consume more power. Display Carrier Name and Network Speed in the Status Bar You can check the carrier name and network speed with a single glance at the status bar.
  • Page 133 Settings Touch Add to add a new time period. Make Exceptions in Do Not Disturb Mode While in Do Not Disturb mode, you can enable your device to ring for calls and messages from certain sources so you don't miss anything important. Go to Settings >...

  • Page 134: Notifications

    Huawei Histen sound effects are only available when a headset is plugged in. Go to Settings > Sounds & vibration > Huawei Histen sound effects and select an option: Auto: Automatically identifies what you are playing and intelligently applies sound effects •...

  • Page 135: Biometrics & Password

    Settings Disable Notifications from a Specific App If you do not want to be disturbed by notifications from an app, perform either of the following: After you receive a notification from the app, swipe left on it in the notification panel, and •...
  • Page 136 Settings Enrol a Fingerprint Go to Settings > Biometrics & password > Fingerprint ID and follow the instructions to set or enter the lock screen password. Touch New fingerprint to begin enroling your fingerprint. Place your fingertip on the fingerprint sensor. When you feel a vibration, lift your finger then press again.
  • Page 137 Settings Go to the payment app and follow the onscreen instructions to enable this feature. Set a Fingerprint Animation If you have added your fingerprint, you can select an animation to be displayed whenever you unlock with your fingerprint. Go to Settings > Biometrics & password > Fingerprint ID > Fingerprint animation and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the settings.

  • Page 138: Apps

    Settings Face Recognition for Security Enhancement For greater security, enable Require trusted device when using Face unlock so your device will only be unlocked when it recognises your face and is connected to a trusted device. This feature is disabled by default. To enable it, go to the Face Recognition settings screen, touch Require trusted device, enable the Require trusted device switch, and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the settings.

  • Page 139: Battery

    Settings App Twin is only supported by some apps. Go to Settings > Apps > App Twin and turn on or off the switch for the app you want to apply the feature. The twin app will then be displayed on the home screen. View or Change App Settings Go to Settings >...

  • Page 140: Storage

    Settings reducing the time your device spends fully charged. It is advised that you keep this feature enabled. For example, if you are used to charging your device overnight or for an extended period of time, Smart Charge will pause the charging when the battery capacity reaches a certain level. Before you get up in the morning, Smart Charge will resume charging until your device is fully charged.

  • Page 141: Security

    Password Vault saves your usernames and passwords and autofills them for you each time you log in to an app. This data is hardware encrypted and stored only on your device. Huawei does not have access to it, and will not upload it to the network or server.
  • Page 142 Settings When you switch to a new Huawei device, you can use Phone Clone to transfer data in Password Vault to your new device. View or Delete Stored Usernames and Passwords You can view or delete the usernames and passwords stored in Password Vault at any time.

  • Page 143: Privacy

    Settings Encrypt Content on the Memory Card You can encrypt files stored on the memory card. Encrypted files can only be viewed and used on your device. Insert a memory card into your device and ensure that the memory card has sufficient storage space.
  • Page 144 Settings Manage the Location Permission After being granted the Location permission, an app can obtain your location information. For example, if a map app is granted the Location permission, it can provide you with location and navigation services. You can revoke the permission if you do not need these services.
  • Page 145 Settings Allow or Deny Access to Location Information You can grant or deny the Location permission to an app, as well as grant permanent access or access only while in use or deny access to the location information. Go to Settings > Privacy > Permission manager, touch Location, and check apps to be granted access to the location information.

  • Page 146: Accessibility Features

    Settings In the target space, go to Gallery > Albums > Others > SharedImages, or Gallery > Albums > Others > SharedVideos to view photos and videos. Reset Password for PrivateSpace You can set a security question when creating the password for PrivateSpace, which will help you to reset the password if you happen to forget it.
  • Page 147 Settings Enable Colour Correction to Customise the Screen Colour Colour correction helps people with poor eyesight see the screen content more easily. Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Accessibility > Colour correction and enable Colour correction. Touch Correction mode to select a colour correction mode. Use Magnification Gestures Use magnification gestures to zoom in on the screen.
  • Page 148 Settings Go to Settings > Accessibility features > One-Handed mode, and enable One-Handed mode. You can access One-Handed mode using any of the following methods: If you are using Gestures and Slide across bottom to switch apps is enabled, swipe •...
  • Page 149 Settings To scroll down, place the back of your hand in front of the screen with your fingers pointing • downwards until appears, then gently wave your hand upwards. To scroll up, place the palm of your hand in front of the screen with your fingers pointing •...
  • Page 150 Settings To scroll right, place the palm of your hand in front of the screen with your fingers pointing • to the right until appears, then gently wave your hand to the left. For the screen to scroll properly, make sure that you wave your hand slowly and do not •...
  • Page 151 Settings Make sure that your hand is right in front of the screen. You only need to clench your fist once when appears on the screen. If your device does not have the Grabshot option, it indicates that this feature is not supported.

  • Page 152: Users & Accounts

    Settings Make sure that your hand is right in front of the screen. • Make sure to hold your palm right in front of the screen until appears at the top of the • screen. Then move your palm closer until it is about 5 cm (2 in.) away from the screen. Make sure to move your hand towards the upper part of the screen.

  • Page 153: System & Updates

    Settings Add a User or Guest Account Go to Settings > Users & accounts > Signed in as, touch Add user or Add guest, then follow the onscreen instructions to add an account. Touch Switch to switch to the user or guest account. Configure the settings for the new account as prompted.
  • Page 154 On your new device, open the Phone Clone app, or go to Settings > System & updates > Phone Clone, touch This is the new device, and select Huawei or Other Android. On your old device, follow the onscreen instructions to download and install Phone Clone.
  • Page 155 The new password is only valid for future backups. After the backup is complete, you can find your data backup in the Huawei folder in Files > Browse > Memory card. Please make sure your device has been updated to the latest system version.
  • Page 156 Settings The new password is only valid for backups created thereafter. Restore Your Data from a USB Storage Device Connect your device to a USB storage device via a USB OTG cable. On the External storage screen of your device, touch USB storage. Select the backup you want to restore from the RESTORE FROM BACKUP list.
  • Page 157 HUAWEI IDs. Make sure to back up your data before restoring your device to its factory settings.

  • Page 158: About Phone

    Go to Settings > About phone > Parameter version, touch , and disable Auto- update parameters. When a new parameter version is detected, a message will be displayed. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update. About Phone Legal Notice Copyright © Huawei 2022. All rights reserved.
  • Page 159 All statements, information, and recommendations in this guide do not constitute a warranty of any kind, express or implied. Please visit https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/hotline for up to date support hotline and email address information for your country or region. Model: ELS-N39...

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