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Camera and Gallery • Adjust the shutter speed, white balance, and other camera settings: You can adjust the ISO, exposure compensation, white balance, focus mode, shutter speed and more on the Pro camera settings screen. For more information, see Pro camera settings. • Turn on the auxiliary focus light: Swipe left on the screen and turn on the AF auxiliary light switch. Use the focus light to make it easier to focus on your subject in dark surroundings. • Add an overlay: Swipe left on the screen and touch Assistive grid. Select an overlay to help you compose your image. For more information, see Adding an overlay. 3 After you have finished adjusting the camera settings, touch to take a photo. The low exposure icon will appear when the exposure is too low. Touch the icon to restore the default exposure settings. Pro camera settings When you switch to Pro camera mode, you can adjust a whole range of camera settings in the viewfinder to produce professional-looking shots. For example, you can adjust the ISO, exposure compensation, white balance, focus mode, shutter speed, and more. Underexposure warning Manual settings Low exposure icon Touch this icon to restore the default exposure settings. This icon will only appear when the exposure is too low. 83

Section	Page
Exciting New Features	8
2-in-1 fingerprint sensor	8
Wide aperture photos	8
Pro camera mode	9
Scrolling screenshots	10
Screen recorder	11
Starting the recording	11
Stopping the recording	12
Unboxing your Phone	13
Getting to know your phone	13
Inserting a SIM card and microSD card	13
Charging your phone	14
Using your battery	14
Battery status indicator	15
Turning your phone on and off	15
Transferring Data	16
Using the Backup application to transfer data	16
Backing up data to a microSD card	16
Restoring data from a microSD card	17
Transferring data between your phone and a computer	18
Copying contacts from an old phone to a new phone	18
First Use and Initial Setup	19
Initial setup	19
Dual SIM settings	19
Connecting to the Internet	21
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network	21
Using mobile data	21
Configuring your fingerprint ID	22
Installing Applications	23
Sharing applications using a microSD card	23
Uninstalling an application	23
Getting Started	24
Locking and unlocking the screen	24
Locking the screen	24
Unlocking the screen	24
Magazine Unlock	24
Touchscreen gestures	25
Status and notification icons	26
Home screen	27
Getting to know your home screen	27
Switching between home screens	28
Automatic screen rotation	29
Organizing applications and widgets on the home screen	29
Adding a widget to the home screen	29
Moving a widget or icon	30
Deleting a widget or icon	30
Creating a folder	31
Hiding applications	31
Taking a screenshot	32
Using the power and volume down buttons	32
Using the screenshot shortcut switch	33
Using your knuckle	33
Notifications	34
Status indicator	34
Notification badges	34
Notification panel	34
Viewing notifications on the lock screen	35
Managing notification permissions	36
Notification and status bar settings	36
Configuring the drop-down settings for the notification bar	37
Configuring the display content for the notification and status bar	37
Using fingerprint recognition	37
Adding a fingerprint for the first time	37
Adding, deleting, or renaming a fingerprint	37
Accessing Safe with your fingerprint	37
Accessing App Lock with your fingerprint	38
Fingerprint sensor touch gestures	38
Accessing applications	39
Opening and switching between applications	39
Opening applications from the lock screen	39
Opening an application from the home screen	39
Switching between applications	40
Searching for applications	40
Finding applications	40
Finding hidden applications	41
Viewing recently used applications	41
Personalizing your phone	42
Simple home screen	42
Changing the theme	43
Changing the wallpaper	43
Assigning a ringtone to a contact	44
Changing the font size	44
Entering text	45
Switching text input methods	45
Huawei Swype input method	45
Android input method	46
Editing text	46
Tips and Tricks	47
High volume mode	47
Searching for settings	47
Quickly returning a call	47
Using your knuckle	47
Taking a full screenshot	48
Taking a partial screenshot	48
Adding contact details quickly	49
Sharing your QR card	49
Calling contacts when the screen is off	50
Pocket mode	50
Taking snapshots when the screen is off	50
Perfect selfie	51
Using time-lapse mode to fast forward the action	51
Taking photos while recording video	52
Answering or rejecting a call using voice commands	52
Using voice wakeup	53
Finding applications quickly	53
Connecting to the Wi-Fi network with the strongest signal	54
Using your phone while wearing gloves	55
Adjusting the system volume rapidly	55
Using the floating dock	56
Aligning home screen applications automatically	56
Touch-disable mode	57
Calls and Contacts	58
Making calls	58
Smart dialing	58
Enabling quick calling	58
Making a call from Contacts	58
Making a call from the call log	59
Making an emergency call	59
Speed dialing	59
Making an international call	59
Auto redial	60
Answering or rejecting a call	60
Functions available during a call	61
Answering a third-party call	62
Making a conference call	63
TTY Operation	63
Using the TTY Device	63
Setting the TTY Mode	64
Viewing the call log	64
Adding a number from the call log	64
Clearing the call log	64
Turning on pocket mode	64
Call settings	65
Enabling call forwarding	65
Enabling call waiting	65
Enabling do not disturb mode	66
Configuring the harassment filter	66
Configuring voicemail	66
Creating a contact	67
Adding contact details quickly	67
Importing or exporting contacts	68
Importing contacts from a storage device	68
Importing contacts from a SIM card	68
Importing contacts using Bluetooth	68
Importing contacts using Wi-Fi Direct	68
Exporting contacts to a storage device	69
Exporting contacts to a SIM card	69
Sharing contacts	69
Managing contacts	69
Editing a contact	69
Merging duplicate contacts	70
Deleting contacts	70
Finding a contact	70
Viewing contacts from different accounts	71
Adding a contact to your favorites	71
Contact groups	72
Creating a group	72
Editing a group	72
Sending messages or emails to a group	73
Deleting a group	73
Messaging and Email	74
Sending a message	74
Replying to a message	75
Searching for messages	75
Deleting threads	75
Managing messages	75
Blocking spam messages	76
Managing common phrases	76
Adding a message signature	76
Adding an email account	77
Adding a personal email account	77
Adding an Exchange account	77
Sending an email	78
Checking your emails	79
Managing VIP contacts	79
Account settings	79
Changing email accounts	79
Removing an email account	79
Personalizing your email account	80
Camera and Gallery	81
Accessing the viewfinder	81
Taking a photo	81
Shooting modes	82
Beauty mode	83
Perfect Selfie mode	83
Using Perfect Selfie mode	83
Configuring Perfect Selfie	83
Ultra Snapshot	85
Burst shooting	86
Voice activated shooting	86
Launching the camera from Gallery	87
Object tracking	87
Audio notes	88
HDR mode	88
Super Night mode	89
Pro camera mode	89
Using Pro camera mode	89
Pro camera settings	90
Light Painting mode	91
Tail lights	91
Light graffiti	92
Silky water	93
Star track	93
Panoramic shots	94
Taking a panoramic photo	94
Taking a panoramic self-portrait	95
Adding watermarks to photos	96
Shooting a video	96
Time-lapse mode	97
Slow motion recording	98
Document correction	98
Camera and video settings	99
Setting the photo and video resolutions	99
Configuring the default storage location for photos and videos	99
Adding an overlay	99
Video settings	100
Camera settings	100
Viewing photos and videos	101
Viewing photos in chronological order	101
Viewing photos by location	101
Viewing photos by album	101
Viewing photos as a slideshow	101
Viewing photos in full-screen mode	102
Playing a video	102
Adding photos or videos to a new album	102
Moving photos or videos to other albums	103
Deleting images or videos	103
Sharing images or videos	103
Managing albums	103
Editing an image	103
Using Camera or Gallery to scan a QR code	105
Scanning a QR code using Gallery	105
Scanning a QR code using Camera	105
Music and Video	106
Adding songs to your phone	106
Searching for local music	106
Listening to music	106
Controlling playback using a smart headset	107
Creating a playlist	108
Playing a playlist	109
Setting a song as the ringtone	109
Playing a video	109
Accessing the Internet	110
Connecting to the Internet using mobile data	110
Connecting to the Internet using Wi-Fi	110
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network	110
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network using WPS	110
Connecting to the Wi-Fi network with the strongest signal	111
Sharing your mobile Internet with other devices	111
Using a portable Wi-Fi hotspot to share your mobile Internet	112
Using USB tethering to share mobile Internet with a computer	113
Using Bluetooth tethering to share your mobile Internet	113
Transferring data using Bluetooth	114
Enabling Bluetooth and pairing your phone with another device	114
Sending and receiving files using Bluetooth	114
Unpairing Bluetooth devices	115
Renaming your phone	115
Transferring data using Wi-Fi Direct	115
Connecting two devices using Wi-Fi Direct	115
Using Wi-Fi Direct to send and receive files	116
Transferring data between your phone and a computer	116
Transferring data between your phone and a USB storage device	116
Transferring data between your phone and a microSD card	116
Transferring data between your phone and a USB storage device	117
Streaming multimedia content to your TV	118
NFC and payment	118
Enabling NFC	118
Using NFC to share web pages or contacts	118
NFC payments	119
Backup and Restore	120
Using the Backup application to back up and restore data	120
Backing up data to local storage	120
Restoring data from local storage	120
Restoring factory settings	121
Updating your phone	121
OTA updates	122
File Management	123
Viewing files	123
Viewing files by category	123
Finding files quickly	123
Sorting your files	123
Creating file shortcuts on the home screen	123
Sharing files	123
Creating folders	124
Renaming files	124
Copying, moving, or deleting files	124
Creating or extracting archives	124
Excluding small images	125
Storing private files in a safe	125
Power Management	126
Viewing battery usage statistics	126
Reducing power consumption	126
Enabling the Ultra power plan	127
Closing background applications when the screen is locked	127
Preventing background applications from accessing the Internet	127
Configuring display and sound settings	128
Phone Manager	129
Optimizing your system	129
Conducting a comprehensive scan	129
Cleaning up your phone	129
Managing data usage	129
Harassment filter	129
Battery management	130
Tools	131
Calendar	131
Adding and deleting events	131
Viewing the calendar	131
Viewing global holidays	132
Synchronizing a calendar	132
Clock	132
Managing alarms	132
World clock	133
Dual clock display	133
Stopwatch	134
Timer	134
Weather	135
Viewing weather information	135
Adding and deleting cities	135
Updating the weather	136
Notepad	136
Creating a note	136
Deleting a note	137
Calculator	137
Sound recorder	137
Recording sound	137
Playing a recording	138
Mirror	139
Settings	140
Enabling location access	140
Increasing indoor positioning accuracy	141
Configuring the display settings	141
Sound settings	142
Changing the screen unlock method	142
Setting a screen unlock pattern	142
Unlocking the screen with a password	142
Enabling fingerprint unlock	143
Removing the screen lock password	143
Gestures and navigation settings	143
Motion control	143
Navigation bar	144
Airplane mode	145
Using the floating dock	145
Setting your SIM card PIN	146
Setting up an account	147
Adding an account	147
Deleting an account	147
Syncing data with your phone	147
Setting the date and time	148
Changing the system language	148
Viewing your phone's specifications	148
Viewing the available storage space	148
Encrypting a microSD card	148
Formatting the microSD card	149
Accessibility Features	150
About your phone's accessibility features	150
TalkBack	150
Enabling or disabling TalkBack	150
Using TalkBack to control your phone	150
Configuring the TalkBack settings	151
Audible password prompts	151
Text To Speech (TTS) output	151
Captions	152
Magnification gestures	152
Using the power button to end a call	153
Adjusting the screen response time	154
Color correction	154
Appendix	155
Obtaining help	155
About this guide	155
Personal Information and Data Security	155
List of safety features	156
Legal Notice	157
Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. 2016. All rights reserved.	157
Trademarks and Permissions	157
Notice	157
Third-Party Software Statement	158
DISCLAIMER	158
Import and Export Regulations	159