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Accessing the Internet l Your device can't access the Internet using Wi-Fi when your Portable Wi-Fi hotspot is switched on. l To enable mobile data, see Connecting to the Internet using mobile data. 1 Open Settings. 2 Touch More > Tethering & portable hotspot. 3 Touch Portable Wi-Fi hotspot and then turn on the Wi-Fi hotspot switch. After enabling your personal Wi-Fi hotspot, your phone will display the icon in the status bar. 4 Touch Configure Wi-Fi hotspot to view or modify the hotspot name, security settings, and password, and then touch Save. l Change the hotspot name: The Network SSID is the hotspot's name. By default, this is the name of your phone model. You can manually change the name to something that is easier to remember. l Change the hotspot security settings: Touch Encryption type to configure the hotspot security settings. Your phone uses WPA2 PSK encryption by default. Other devices will require a password to connect to the hotspot. If you choose None, devices will not require a password to connect to the hotspot. l Configure a password that is easy to remember: The hotspot password is generated randomly by your phone. For security reasons, choose a password that is not easy to guess and change it regularly. l Configure the maximum number of connections: Touch Maximum connections allowed and change the maximum number of connections. By default, your phone will allow eight devices to connect to the hotspot concurrently. You will need to remember the hotspot name and password to connect to it using other devices. Limit the amount of data that other devices can use: Touch Data limit on the Portable Wi-Fi hotspot screen, and then follow the onscreen instructions to set the data limit. When connected devices exceed this limit, your phone will automatically disable the Wi-Fi hotspot. Using USB tethering to share mobile Internet with a computer Use a USB cable to share your phone's mobile Internet with a computer. This is useful if your computer's Internet connection stops working. l USB tethering can be used to share your Wi-Fi and mobile Internet connection. To enable mobile data, see Connecting to the Internet using mobile data. l Depending on your computer's operating system, you may need to install phone drivers on the computer or establish a network connection in order to use USB tethering. Please read the instructions for your operating system. 1 Use a USB cable to connect your phone to the computer. 97

Section	Page
Contents	2
Exciting New Features	7
Wide aperture photos	7
Pro camera mode	8
Screen recorder	8
Starting the recording	8
Stopping the recording	9
Eye comfort mode	9
Wi-Fi signal bridge	10
Unboxing your Phone	11
Getting to know your phone	11
Inserting a SIM card and microSD card	11
Charging your phone	12
Using your battery	12
Battery status indicator	12
Turning your phone on and off	13
Transferring Data	14
Using the Backup application to transfer data	14
Backing up data to a microSD card	14
Restoring data from a microSD card	15
Transferring data between your phone and a computer	16
Copying contacts from an old phone to a new phone	16
First Use and Initial Setup	17
Initial setup	17
Dual SIM settings	17
Connecting to the Internet	18
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network	19
Using mobile data	19
Configuring your fingerprint ID	20
Installing Applications	21
Sharing applications using a microSD card	21
Uninstalling an application	21
Getting Started	22
Locking and unlocking the screen	22
Locking the screen	22
Unlocking the screen	22
Magazine Unlock	22
Touchscreen gestures	23
Status and notification icons	24
Home screen	25
Getting to know your home screen	25
Switching between home screens	26
Automatic screen rotation	27
Organizing applications and widgets on the home screen	28
Adding a widget to the home screen	28
Moving a widget or icon	28
Deleting a widget or icon	29
Creating a folder	30
Hiding applications	30
Taking a screenshot	31
Using the power and volume down buttons	31
Using the screenshot shortcut switch	32
Notifications	32
Status indicator	32
Notification badges	33
Notification panel	33
Viewing notifications on the lock screen	34
Managing notification permissions	35
Notification and status bar settings	35
Configuring the drop-down settings for the notification bar	35
Configuring the display content for the notification and status bar	35
Using fingerprint recognition	35
Adding a fingerprint for the first time	35
Adding, deleting, or renaming a fingerprint	36
Accessing Safe with your fingerprint	36
Accessing App Lock with your fingerprint	36
Fingerprint sensor touch gestures	36
Accessing applications	37
Opening and switching between applications	37
Opening applications from the lock screen	37
Opening an application from the home screen	37
Switching between applications	38
Searching for applications	38
Finding applications	38
Finding hidden applications	39
Viewing recently used applications	39
Personalizing your phone	40
Simple home screen	40
Changing the theme	40
Changing the wallpaper	41
Assigning a ringtone to a contact	42
Changing the font size	42
Entering text	42
Switching text input methods	42
Huawei Swype input method	43
Android input method	43
Editing text	43
Tips and Tricks	45
Searching for settings	45
Quickly returning a call	45
Adding contact details quickly	45
Sharing your QR card	46
Calling contacts when the screen is off	46
Pocket mode	47
Taking snapshots when the screen is off	47
Perfect selfie	48
Using time-lapse mode to fast forward the action	48
Taking photos while recording video	49
Finding applications quickly	49
Connecting to the Wi-Fi network with the strongest signal	50
Adjusting the system volume rapidly	51
Using the floating dock	51
Aligning home screen applications automatically	52
Touch-disable mode	52
Calls and Contacts	53
Making calls	53
Smart dialing	53
Enabling quick calling	53
Making a call from Contacts	53
Making a call from the call log	54
Making an emergency call	54
Speed dialing	54
Making an international call	54
Auto redial	55
Answering or rejecting a call	55
Functions available during a call	56
Answering a third-party call	57
Making a conference call	58
Viewing the call log	58
Adding a number from the call log	58
Clearing the call log	59
Turning on pocket mode	59
Call settings	59
Enabling call forwarding	59
Enabling call waiting	60
Enabling do not disturb mode	60
Configuring the harassment filter	60
Configuring voicemail	60
Creating a contact	61
Adding contact details quickly	61
Importing or exporting contacts	62
Importing contacts from a storage device	62
Importing contacts from a SIM card	62
Importing contacts using Bluetooth	62
Importing contacts using Wi-Fi Direct	63
Exporting contacts to a storage device	63
Exporting contacts to a SIM card	63
Sharing contacts	63
Managing contacts	63
Editing a contact	63
Merging duplicate contacts	64
Deleting contacts	64
Finding a contact	64
Viewing contacts from different accounts	65
Adding a contact to your favorites	65
Contact groups	65
Creating a group	65
Editing a group	66
Sending messages or emails to a group	66
Deleting a group	66
Messaging and Email	67
Sending a message	67
Replying to a message	67
Searching for messages	68
Deleting threads	68
Managing messages	68
Blocking spam messages	69
Managing common phrases	69
Adding a message signature	69
Adding an email account	69
Adding a personal email account	69
Adding an Exchange account	70
Sending an email	70
Checking your emails	71
Managing VIP contacts	72
Account settings	72
Changing email accounts	72
Removing an email account	72
Personalizing your email account	72
Camera and Gallery	73
Accessing the viewfinder	73
Taking a photo	73
Shooting modes	73
Beauty mode	74
Perfect Selfie mode	74
Using Perfect Selfie mode	75
Configuring Perfect Selfie	75
Ultra Snapshot	76
Burst shooting	77
Voice activated shooting	77
Launching the camera from Gallery	78
Object tracking	78
Audio notes	79
HDR mode	79
Super Night mode	80
Pro camera mode	80
Using Pro camera mode	80
Pro camera settings	81
Light Painting mode	83
Tail lights	83
Light graffiti	83
Silky water	84
Star track	85
Panoramic shots	85
Taking a panoramic photo	85
Taking a panoramic self-portrait	86
Adding watermarks to photos	87
Shooting a video	87
Time-lapse mode	88
Slow motion recording	89
Document correction	89
Camera and video settings	90
Setting the photo and video resolutions	90
Configuring the default storage location for photos and videos	90
Adding an overlay	90
Video settings	91
Camera settings	91
Viewing photos and videos	92
Viewing photos in chronological order	92
Viewing photos by location	92
Viewing photos by album	92
Viewing photos as a slideshow	92
Viewing photos in full-screen mode	92
Playing a video	93
Adding photos or videos to a new album	93
Moving photos or videos to other albums	93
Deleting images or videos	94
Sharing images or videos	94
Managing albums	94
Adding notes to an image	94
Editing an image	95
Using Camera or Gallery to scan a QR code	96
Scanning a QR code using Gallery	96
Scanning a QR code using Camera	96
Music and Video	97
Adding songs to your phone	97
Searching for local music	97
Listening to music	97
Controlling playback using a smart headset	98
Creating a playlist	99
Playing a playlist	99
Setting a song as the ringtone	100
Playing a video	100
Accessing the Internet	101
Connecting to the Internet using mobile data	101
Connecting to the Internet using Wi-Fi	101
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network	101
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network using WPS	101
Connecting to the Wi-Fi network with the strongest signal	102
Sharing your mobile Internet with other devices	102
Using a portable Wi-Fi hotspot to share your mobile Internet	102
Using USB tethering to share mobile Internet with a computer	103
Using Bluetooth tethering to share your mobile Internet	104
Transferring data using Bluetooth	104
Enabling Bluetooth and pairing your phone with another device	104
Sending and receiving files using Bluetooth	104
Unpairing Bluetooth devices	105
Renaming your phone	105
Transferring data using Wi-Fi Direct	105
Connecting two devices using Wi-Fi Direct	105
Using Wi-Fi Direct to send and receive files	105
Transferring data between your phone and a USB storage device	106
Streaming multimedia content to your TV	106
Backup and Restore	108
Using the Backup application to back up and restore data	108
Backing up data to local storage	108
Restoring data from local storage	108
Restoring factory settings	109
Updating your phone	109
OTA updates	110
File Management	111
Viewing files	111
Viewing files by category	111
Finding files quickly	111
Sorting your files	111
Creating file shortcuts on the home screen	111
Sharing files	111
Creating folders	112
Renaming files	112
Copying, moving, or deleting files	112
Creating or extracting archives	112
Excluding small images	113
Storing private files in a safe	113
Power Management	114
Viewing battery usage statistics	114
Reducing power consumption	114
Enabling the Ultra power plan	114
Closing background applications when the screen is locked	115
Preventing background applications from accessing the Internet	115
Configuring display and sound settings	115
Phone Manager	116
Optimizing your system	116
Conducting a comprehensive scan	116
Cleaning up your phone	116
Managing data usage	116
Harassment filter	116
Battery management	117
Tools	118
Calendar	118
Adding and deleting events	118
Viewing the calendar	118
Viewing global holidays	119
Synchronizing a calendar	119
Clock	119
Managing alarms	119
World clock	120
Dual clock display	120
Stopwatch	121
Timer	121
Weather	121
Viewing weather information	122
Updating the weather	122
Adding and deleting cities	122
Notepad	123
Creating a note	123
Deleting a note	124
Calculator	124
Sound recorder	124
Recording sound	124
Playing a recording	125
Mirror	125
Settings	127
Enabling location access	127
Increasing indoor positioning accuracy	127
Configuring the display settings	128
Sound settings	128
Changing the screen unlock method	129
Setting a screen unlock pattern	129
Unlocking the screen with a password	129
Enabling fingerprint unlock	129
Removing the screen lock password	130
Gestures and navigation settings	130
Motion control	130
Navigation bar	130
Airplane mode	130
Using the floating dock	131
Setting your SIM card PIN	132
Setting up an account	132
Adding an account	132
Deleting an account	133
Syncing data with your phone	133
Setting the date and time	133
Changing the system language	133
Viewing your phone's specifications	134
Viewing the available storage space	134
Encrypting a microSD card	134
Formatting the microSD card	134
Accessibility Features	136
About your phone's accessibility features	136
TalkBack	136
Enabling or disabling TalkBack	136
Using TalkBack to control your phone	136
Configuring the TalkBack settings	137
Audible password prompts	137
Text To Speech (TTS) output	137
Captions	138
Magnification gestures	138
Using the power button to end a call	139
Adjusting the screen response time	139
Color correction	140
Appendix	141
Obtaining help	141
About this guide	141
Personal Information and Data Security	141
List of safety features	142
Legal Notice	143
Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. 2016. All rights reserved.	143
Trademarks and Permissions	143
Notice	143
Third-Party Software Statement	143
DISCLAIMER	144
Import and Export Regulations	144

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Your device can't access the Internet using Wi-Fi when your

Portable Wi-Fi hotspot

switched on.

To enable mobile data, see

Connecting to the Internet using mobile data

Open

Settings

Touch

Tethering & portable hotspot

Touch

Portable Wi-Fi hotspot

and then turn on the Wi-Fi hotspot switch.

After enabling your personal Wi-Fi hotspot, your phone will display the

icon in the status

bar.

Touch

Configure Wi-Fi hotspot

to view or modify the hotspot name, security settings, and

password, and then touch

Save

Change the hotspot name

: The

Network SSID

is the hotspot's name. By default, this is

the name of your phone model. You can manually change the name to something that is

easier to remember.

Change the hotspot security settings

: Touch

Encryption type

to configure the hotspot

security settings. Your phone uses

WPA2 PSK

encryption by default. Other devices will

require a password to connect to the hotspot. If you choose

None

, devices will not require a

password to connect to the hotspot.

Configure a password that is easy to remember

: The hotspot password is generated

randomly by your phone. For security reasons, choose a password that is not easy to

guess and change it regularly.

Configure the maximum number of connections

: Touch

Maximum connections

allowed

and change the maximum number of connections. By default, your phone will

allow eight devices to connect to the hotspot concurrently.

You will need to remember the hotspot name and password to connect to it using other

devices.

Limit the amount of data that other devices can use

: Touch

Data limit

on the

Portable

Wi-Fi hotspot

screen, and then follow the onscreen instructions to set the data limit. When

connected devices exceed this limit, your phone will automatically disable the Wi-Fi hotspot.

Using USB tethering to share mobile Internet with a computer

Use a USB cable to share your phone's mobile Internet with a computer. This is useful if your

computer's Internet connection stops working.

USB tethering

can be used to share your Wi-Fi and mobile Internet connection. To

enable mobile data, see

Connecting to the Internet using mobile data

Depending on your computer's operating system, you may need to install phone drivers

on the computer or establish a network connection in order to use USB tethering. Please

read the instructions for your operating system.

Use a USB cable to connect your phone to the computer.

Accessing the Internet