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Home Screen Add or remove app icons from a folder: Open the folder and touch . Select the apps you wish to add to the folder, deselect those you wish to remove, and then touch OK. Another way to remove an app icon from a folder is to touch and hold the icon in the folder until your device vibrates, then drag it to an empty space on the home screen. Manage Your Home Screen Too many icons on your home screen? You can add a new page to your home screen and customise it to your liking. Touch and hold an empty area on the home screen to enter home screen editing mode. You can do the following: l Add a new screen page: Touch page. at the left or right side of the screen to add a new screen l Delete an empty screen page: Touch to delete the page. Screen pages with app icons or widgets on them cannot be deleted. l Modify screen page order: Touch and hold the screen page you want to move, then drag it to the desired position. l Set a default home screen page: Touch in the upper part of the home screen to set the selected screen page as your default home screen page. Set Your Home Screen Wallpaper Tired of default wallpapers? Set a photo you like as your home screen wallpaper to personalise your home screen. Open Settings, and then go to Home screen & wallpaper > Wallpaper. You can: Set a picture as your home screen wallpaper: Touch Gallery or select a preset wallpaper in your device, and follow the onscreen instructions to select Lock screen, Home screen or Both. Set a photo as your wallpaper from Gallery: Have a great photo you want to set as your wallpaper? In Gallery, open the photo that you like, go to > Set as > Wallpaper, and follow the onscreen instructions to set the photo as your home screen wallpaper. Manage Your Home Screen Widgets Want to quickly manage widgets on your home screen? You can add, move or delete home screen widgets to tidy up your home screen and make it easier to use. Add widgets: Touch and hold an empty area on the home screen to enter home screen editing mode. Touch Widgets, touch and hold a widget and drag it to an empty area on the home screen, or touch the widget you want. 36

Section	Page
Contents	2
Exciting Features	5
Featured Usage Tips	5
HiVision: Start Scanning to Learn More	5
Enrol Your Facial Information and Enable Face Unlock	5
Pick Up to Unlock	6
Access Device Functions from Anywhere with Navigation Dock	6
Use Shortcut Switches to Quickly Enable Frequently Used Features	6
Camera Tips	7
Take Black and White Photos	7
Use Portrait Mode to Take Stunning Portraits	7
Use Panorama Mode to Take Panoramic Photos	8
Custom Shooting Modes	9
Use AR lens to Shoot Interesting Photos	9
Use Pro Mode to Take Scenic Photos	9
Use Pro Mode to Capture Portraits	11
Connect and Share	12
Huawei Share: A Better Way to Share Files	12
Use NFC to Quickly Establish Connections between Devices	13
Transfer Data between Your Phone and Computer	13
Use Huawei Share to Quickly Share Files between Huawei Devices	14
Transfer Files Between Your Device and Computer with Huawei Share	15
Share Your Mobile Network with Other Devices	16
Manage Your Phone	18
Use Password Vault	18
Enable App Lock	18
Enable PrivateSpace	18
Set Your Home Screen Wallpaper	19
Manage Your Home Screen Widgets	20
Use App Drawer to Store Apps	20
Enable Memory Cleanup	21
New Device	22
New Device Configuration	22
Connecting to the Internet	22
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network	22
Connecting using mobile data	22
Enrol Your Facial Information and Enable Face Unlock	22
Pick Up to Unlock	23
Enrol a Fingerprint	23
Connect to Wi-Fi	23
Charging and Precautions	24
Smart Charging: Charge Your Device Faster and Safer	24
Wireless Charging, the New Choice for Easy Charging	25
Enable Wireless Reverse Charging	26
Gestures and Operations	28
Smart Recognition	28
HiVision: Start Scanning to Learn More	28
Read QR Codes and Barcodes	28
Scan to Translate Effortlessly	28
Scan Products	29
Scan to Instantly Recognise Objects	29
Scan Food to Acquire Calorie Information	29
HiTouch: Find Out More	30
Smart Search	30
HiSearch: Search for Matching Text and Images	30
Screenshots and Screen Recording	30
Record Exciting Moments on Your Screen	30
Take a Screenshot of Your Entire Screen	33
Home Screen	34
Navigation Bar	34
Configure Your Navigation Bar Layout	34
Use the Recent Key to Manage Background Apps	34
Use Shortcut Switches to Quickly Enable Frequently Used Features	35
Notification Panel and Status Bar	35
Notification and Status Icons and Descriptions	35
Open the Notification Panel to Get Important Information	37
Screen Lock and Unlock	37
Set a Lock Screen Password to Protect Your Privacy	37
Lock the Screen to Quickly Secure Your Phone	38
Home Screen Management	39
Manage Home Screen Icons	39
Manage Your Home Screen	40
Set Your Home Screen Wallpaper	40
Manage Your Home Screen Widgets	40
Use App Drawer to Store Apps	41
Contacts	42
Managing Business Cards	42
Scan Business Cards to Add Them to Contacts	42
Share Contacts Using Electronic Business Cards	42
Search Contacts	43
Managing Contacts	44
Import and Export Contacts	44
Manage Your Contacts	44
Manage Contact Groups	44
Add Contacts to the Blocklist or Trustlist	45
Erase Call and Message Records	45
Merging Third-party App Contacts	46
Link Contact Information with Social Media Accounts	46
View an Sender's Job Description	46
Dialling	47
Basic Calling Functions	47
Make Calls	47
Make Emergency Calls	47
Enable Call Waiting to Never Miss Important Third-Party Calls	47
Enable Call Forwarding and Never Miss a Call	48
Delete Call Logs	48
Activate International Roaming for Borderless Communication	48
VoLTE	48
VoLTE: Make Calls and Use Data at the Same Time	48
Enable VoLTE to Enjoy HD Calls	49
Use VoWi-Fi for a New Calling Experience	49
Message	50
Basic Messaging Functions	50
Send Messages	50
Manage Messages	50
Block Spam Messages	50
Set MMS Message Automatic Download Rules	51
Camera	52
Basic Camera Functions	52
Use Basic Camera Features	52
Use Camera to Record Videos	52
Use an Assistive Grid to Compose Your Photos	53
Use Portrait Mode to Take Stunning Portraits	54
Use AR lens to Shoot Interesting Photos	55
Use Wide Aperture Mode to Highlight Your Shooting Subjects	55
Panorama	55
Use Panorama Mode to Take Panoramic Selfies	55
Use Panorama Mode to Take Panoramic Photos	56
Pro Mode	56
Use Pro Mode to Take Scenic Photos	56
Use Pro Mode to Capture Portraits	58
Take Black and White Photos	58
Light Painting Mode	59
Light Painting: Shoot Light Trails	59
Use Tail Light Trails to Capture the Lights of the City	60
Use Light Graffiti to Create Light Patterns	61
Capture Rivers and Waterfalls with Silky Water	62
Use Star Track to Capture the Beauty of Stars	63
More Capture Modes	64
Use Time-Lapse to Create a Short Video	64
Custom Shooting Modes	65
Take Moving Pictures	65
Gallery	66
Photo Management	66
Photo Recognition Helps You Sort Photos Intelligently	66
Edit Videos	66
Adjust Slow Motion Video Playback	66
Edit Photos	66
Optimiser	68
Use Optimise	68
Enable Smart Power-Saving Management to Optimise Power Consumption	68
Enable Virus Scanner	69
Email	70
Add Email Accounts	70
Manage Email Accounts	70
Manage VIP Email Contacts	71
Create Smart Groups	71
Import Important Events to Calendar	71
Set Auto Response for Exchange Email	71
Calendar	72
Navigate the Calendar	72
Import To-Dos to Keep Your Work Organised	72
View Global Holidays	72
Notepad	74
Manage Your Notes to Keep Your Records in Order	74
HUAWEI ID and Multiple Users	75
Set and Use Multiple Users	75
Add Users or Guests	75
Delete Users or Guests	75
Switch Between the Owner Account, User, and Guest Modes	75
Device Connection	77
Bluetooth	77
Connect Your Phone to Bluetooth Devices	77
Use Bluetooth to Share Data	78
NFC	79
Introduction to NFC	79
Use NFC to Share Data Quickly	80
Use NFC to Quickly Establish Connections between Devices	81
Desktop Mode	82
Connect Your Phone to an External Display for PC-Like Functionality	82
Connect Your Phone to an External Display	83
Use Your Phone as a Touchpad	85
Project Your Phone Screen onto an External Display	85
Connecting USB Device	86
Transfer Data between Your Phone and Computer	86
Huawei Share	87
Huawei Share: A Better Way to Share Files	87
Use Huawei Share to Quickly Share Files between Huawei Devices	88
Transfer Files Between Your Device and Computer with Huawei Share	89
Security and Privacy	91
Face Unlock	91
Enrol Your Facial Information and Enable Face Unlock	91
Delete Face Data	91
Pick Up to Unlock	92
Fingerprint	92
Fingerprint Recognition: Enjoy Faster Navigation and Enhanced Security	92
Enrol a Fingerprint	93
Add or Modify a Fingerprint	93
Use a Fingerprint to Quickly Access Private Information	94
Enable or Disable Location Services	94
PrivateSpace	95
PrivateSpace: Keep Your Private Information Hidden	95
Enable PrivateSpace	96
Hide the Entrance to Your PrivateSpace	97
Transfer Files Between PrivateSpace and MainSpace	97
Transfer Your PrivateSpace Data to Your New Device	97
Reset Your PrivateSpace Password	98
Enable App Lock	98
Enhanced Data Protection: Defend Your Privacy	99
Backup and Restoration	100
Data Backup: Prevent the Loss of Your Data	100
Data Backup to a USB Storage Device	100
Reset Your Phone	100
Data Backup by Shared Folders to Your Computer or Home NAS Devices	101
Wi-Fi and Network	102
Wi-Fi	102
Introduction to Wi-Fi+	102
Connect to Wi-Fi	103
Transfer Data Using Wi-Fi Direct	103
Turn Wi-Fi+ On or Off	104
Connecting to the Internet	105
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network	105
Connecting using mobile data	105
Share Your Mobile Network with Other Devices	105
Apps and Notifications	107
App Twin: Log in to Two Social Media Accounts at Once	107
Sound and Display	108
Configure Your Sound Settings	108
Enable Eye Comfort Mode to Prevent Eye Strain	108
More Display Settings	109
Use Shortcuts to Access Frequently Used Features	109
Storage	110
Enable Memory Cleanup	110
Smart Assistance	111
Access Device Functions from Anywhere with Navigation Dock	111
System	112
Change the Input Method	112
Accessibility	112
Enable Colour Correction	112
General Settings	112
Set the System Date and Time	112
Print Documents and Photos from Your Phone	112
Enable Gloves Mode	113
View Memory and Storage Status	114
Legal Notice	115
Laser Safety Information	115
Water and Dust Resistance	115
Legal Notice	116
Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. 2019. All rights reserved.	116
Trademarks and Permissions	116
Notice	117
Third-Party Software Statement	117
DISCLAIMER	117
Import and Export Regulations	118
Personal Information and Data Security	118

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Add or remove app icons from a folder

: Open the folder and touch

. Select the apps you wish

to add to the folder, deselect those you wish to remove, and then touch

Another way to remove an app icon from a folder is to touch and hold the icon in the folder until

your device vibrates, then drag it to an empty space on the home screen.

Manage Your Home Screen

Too many icons on your home screen? You can add a new page to your home screen and customise it

to your liking.

Touch and hold an empty area on the home screen to enter home screen editing mode. You can do

the following:

Add a new screen page

: Touch

at the left or right side of the screen to add a new screen

page.

Delete an empty screen page

: Touch

to delete the page.

Screen pages with app icons or widgets on them cannot be deleted.

Modify screen page order

: Touch and hold the screen page you want to move, then drag it to the

desired position.

Set a default home screen page

: Touch

in the upper part of the home screen to set the

selected screen page as your default home screen page.

Set Your Home Screen Wallpaper

Tired of default wallpapers? Set a photo you like as your home screen wallpaper to personalise your

home screen.

Open

Settings

, and then go to

Home screen & wallpaper

Wallpaper

. You can:

Set a picture as your home screen wallpaper

: Touch

Gallery

or select a preset wallpaper in your

device, and follow the onscreen instructions to select

Lock screen

Home screen

Both

Set a photo as your wallpaper from Gallery

: Have a great photo you want to set as your

wallpaper? In

Gallery

, open the photo that you like, go to

Set as

Wallpaper

, and

follow the onscreen instructions to set the photo as your home screen wallpaper.

Manage Your Home Screen Widgets

Want to quickly manage widgets on your home screen? You can add, move or delete home screen

widgets to tidy up your home screen and make it easier to use.

Add widgets

: Touch and hold an empty area on the home screen to enter home screen editing

mode. Touch

Widgets

, touch and hold a widget and drag it to an empty area on the home screen, or

touch the widget you want.

Home Screen