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Camera Use Pro Mode to Take Portraits Want to take more professional portraits? Pro mode allows you to adjust your camera settings to shoot professional-level portraits. Go to Camera > More > Pro to enable Pro mode. Select a Metering mode: or is recommended for taking portraits. Line up your subjects (their faces for example) so they are in the centre of the viewfinder. Then touch desired Metering mode. to select your Adjust brightness based on the ambient light l Adjust ISO: To avoid excessive noises, it is recommended that you use a lower ISO when taking portraits. You should also adjust the ISO based on the actual lighting conditions. To do this, touch , and slide it left or right to adjust the value. Good for Recommended ISO Outdoors Between 100 and 200 Indoors Around 400 Night scenes Between 400 and 800 l Adjust shutter speed: Choose a slower shutter speed if the ambient light is low and a faster one when it's stronger. The recommended shutter speed for static portraits is between 1/80 and 1/125. To shoot moving subjects, select a shutter speed of 1/125 or above. Touch (shutter speed), slide until your desired speed is in the centre. l Adjust EV compensation: Increase the EV compensation if the subjects or background is in dim light, and decrease the EV compensation if the light is strong. Touch (9 , and slide until the desired value is in the centre. Adjust AWB: Select AWB depending on the lighting conditions. When shooting in sunlight, you can select , and for gloomy days, select centre. . Touch "8#, and slide until the desired value is in the Adjust focus: To make your subject stand out, it is recommended that you use manual focus (MF) when shooting portraits. When taking a close-up shot, touch the focus on the shot in the viewfinder to adjust the focus accordingly. l Some parameters in Pro mode affect each other, so adjusting one may cause some unwanted changes. Keep this in mind when setting up for your perfect shot. l The recommended settings above are for reference only. You should adjust them based on the actual scene for best shot. 46

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
Access Device Functions from Anywhere with Navigation Dock	6
Use Shortcut Switches to Quickly Enable Frequently Used Features	6
Camera Tips	6
AI camera disabled., Intelligent Photo Scene Identification	6
Use Portrait Mode to Take Stunning Portraits	7
Use 3D Panorama to Take 360-degree Photos	7
Use Panorama Mode to Take Panoramic Photos	8
Custom Shooting Modes	8
Use AR lens to Shoot Interesting Photos	9
Use Pro Mode to Take Scenic Photos	9
Use Pro Mode to Take Portraits	10
Manage Your Phone	11
Use Password Vault	11
Enable App Lock	12
Enable PrivateSpace	12
Set Your Home Screen Wallpaper	13
Manage Your Home Screen Widgets	13
Use App Drawer to Store Apps	14
Enable TalkBack to Have Onscreen Content Read Aloud	15
New Device	16
New Device Configuration	16
Connecting to the Internet	16
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network	16
Connecting using mobile data	16
Enrol Your Facial Information and Enable Face Unlock	16
Enrol a Fingerprint	17
Connect to Wi-Fi	17
Gestures and Operations	19
Smart Recognition	19
HiVision: Start Scanning to Learn More	19
Scan QR Codes and Barcodes	19
Scan to Translate Effortlessly	19
Scan Products	20
Scan to Instantly Recognise Objects	20
Record Exciting Moments on Your Screen	20
Home Screen	23
Navigation Bar	23
Configure Your Navigation Bar Layout	23
Use the Recent Key to Manage Background Apps	23
Navigate with Gestures	24
Use Shortcut Switches to Quickly Enable Frequently Used Features	24
Notification Panel and Status Bar	24
Notification and Status Icons and Descriptions	24
Open the Notification Panel to Get Important Information	26
Disable App Notifications	26
Customise Notification Settings	27
Screen Lock and Unlock	27
Set a Lock Screen Password to Protect Your Privacy	27
Lock the Screen to Quickly Secure Your Phone	28
Home Screen Management	28
Manage Home Screen Icons	28
Manage Your Home Screen	29
Set Your Home Screen Wallpaper	30
Manage Your Home Screen Widgets	30
Use App Drawer to Store Apps	31
Contacts	32
Managing Business Cards	32
Scan Business Cards to Add Them to Contacts	32
Share Contacts Using Electronic Business Cards	32
Managing Contacts	33
Manage Your Contacts	33
Manage Contact Groups	34
Add Contacts to the Blocklist or Trustlist	34
Erase Call and Message Records	35
Merging Third-party App Contacts	35
Link Contact Information with Social Media Accounts	35
View an Sender's Job Description	36
Dialling	37
Basic Calling Functions	37
Make Calls	37
Make Emergency Calls	37
Enable Call Waiting to Never Miss Important Third-Party Calls	37
Enable Call Forwarding and Never Miss a Call	38
Delete Call Logs	38
Activate International Roaming for Borderless Communication	38
VoLTE	38
VoLTE: Make Calls and Use Data at the Same Time	38
Enable VoLTE to Enjoy HD Calls	39
Use VoWi-Fi for a New Calling Experience	39
Message	40
Basic Messaging Functions	40
Send Messages	40
Manage Messages	40
Block Spam Messages	40
Set MMS Message Automatic Download Rules	41
Camera	42
Basic Camera Functions	42
Use Basic Camera Features	42
Use Camera to Record Videos	42
Adjust Camera Settings	43
Use an Assistive Grid to Compose Your Photos	43
AI camera disabled., Intelligent Photo Scene Identification	45
Use Portrait Mode to Take Stunning Portraits	46
Use AR lens to Shoot Interesting Photos	46
Use Wide Aperture Mode to Highlight Your Shooting Subjects	46
Panorama	47
Use Panorama Mode to Take Panoramic Selfies	47
Use Panorama Mode to Take Panoramic Photos	47
Use 3D Panorama to Take 360-degree Photos	48
Pro Mode	48
Use Pro Mode to Take Scenic Photos	48
Use Pro Mode to Take Portraits	50
Light Painting Mode	51
Light Painting: Shoot Light Trails	51
Use Tail Light Trails to Capture the Lights of the City	51
Use Light Graffiti to Create Light Patterns	52
Capture Rivers and Waterfalls with Silky Water	53
Use Star Track to Capture the Beauty of Stars	54
More Capture Modes	55
Use Time-Lapse to Create a Short Video	55
Custom Shooting Modes	56
Take Moving Pictures	56
Gallery	57
Customise Highlights Albums	57
Photo Management	57
Photo Recognition Helps You Sort Photos Intelligently	57
Edit Videos	58
Adjust Slow Motion Video Playback	58
Edit Photos	58
Browse and Share Photos or Videos	59
Organise Albums	60
Optimiser	61
Use Optimise	61
Manage Mobile Data Usage	61
Enable Smart Power-Saving Management to Optimise Power Consumption	61
Email	63
Add Email Accounts	63
Manage Email Accounts	63
Manage VIP Email Contacts	64
Create Smart Groups	64
Import Important Events to Calendar	64
Set Auto Response for Exchange Email	64
Calendar	65
Navigate the Calendar	65
Import To-Dos to Keep Your Work Organised	65
View Global Holidays	65
Clock	67
Use the Clock	67
Notepad	69
Manage Your Notes to Keep Your Records in Order	69
Utilities	70
Use Recorder to Make Audio Notes	70
HUAWEI ID and Multiple Users	71
Set and Use Multiple Users	71
Add Users or Guests	71
Delete Users or Guests	71
Switch Between the Owner Account, User, and Guest Modes	71
Device Connection	73
Connect Your Phone to Bluetooth Devices	73
NFC	74
Introduction to NFC	74
Use NFC to Share Data Quickly	76
Use NFC to Quickly Establish Connections between Devices	77
Connecting USB Device	78
Transfer Data between Your Phone and Computer	78
Huawei Share	79
Huawei Share: A Better Way to Share Files	79
Use Huawei Share to Quickly Share Files between Huawei Devices	80
Transfer Files Between Your Device and Computer with Huawei Share	81
One-Touch Printing with Huawei Share	82
Security and Privacy	84
Enrol Your Facial Information and Enable Face Unlock	84
Fingerprint	84
Fingerprint Recognition: Enjoy Faster Navigation and Enhanced Security	84
Use Fingerprint Shortcuts for Faster Device Operation	85
Enrol a Fingerprint	86
Add or Modify a Fingerprint	86
Use a Fingerprint to Quickly Access Private Information	86
Enable or Disable Location Services	87
PrivateSpace	87
PrivateSpace: Keep Your Private Information Hidden	87
Enable PrivateSpace	88
Hide the Entrance to Your PrivateSpace	89
Transfer Files Between PrivateSpace and MainSpace	89
Transfer Your PrivateSpace Data to Your New Device	90
Reset Your PrivateSpace Password	90
Enable App Lock	91
Backup and Restoration	92
Data Backup: Prevent the Loss of Your Data	92
Reset Your Phone	92
Data Backup by Shared Folders to Your Computer or Home NAS Devices	93
Wi-Fi and Network	94
Wi-Fi	94
Introduction to Wi-Fi+	94
Connect to Wi-Fi	95
Transfer Data Using Wi-Fi Direct	95
Connecting to the Internet	96
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network	96
Connecting using mobile data	97
Share Your Mobile Network with Other Devices	97
Apps and Notifications	99
App Twin: Log in to Two Social Media Accounts at Once	99
Sound and Display	100
Set Up Do Not Disturb Mode	100
Configure Your Sound Settings	100
Enable Eye Comfort Mode to Prevent Eye Strain	101
More Display Settings	101
Use Shortcuts to Access Frequently Used Features	101
Change the Display Settings	102
Smart Assistance	103
Access Device Functions from Anywhere with Navigation Dock	103
System	104
Change the Input Method	104
Accessibility	104
Enable TalkBack to Have Onscreen Content Read Aloud	104
Learn TalkBack Gestures	104
Use Text-to-Speech Output with TalkBack	106
Enable Colour Correction	106
General Settings	106
Change Your System Language	106
Set the System Date and Time	106
Print Documents and Photos from Your Phone	107
View Memory and Storage Status	108
System Update	109
Performing an Online Update	109
Legal Notice	110
Legal Notice	110
Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. 2019. All rights reserved.	110
Trademarks and Permissions	110
Notice	110
Third-Party Software Statement	110
DISCLAIMER	111
Import and Export Regulations	111
Personal Information and Data Security	112

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Use Pro Mode to Take Portraits

Want to take more professional portraits? Pro mode allows you to adjust your camera settings to

shoot professional-level portraits.

Go to

Camera

Pro

to enable Pro mode.

Select a Metering mode:

is recommended for taking portraits. Line up your subjects

(their faces for example) so they are in the centre of the viewﬁnder. Then touch

to select your

desired Metering mode.

Adjust brightness based on the ambient light

Adjust ISO:

To avoid excessive noises, it is recommended that you use a lower ISO when taking

portraits. You should also adjust the ISO based on the actual lighting conditions. To do this, touch

, and slide it left or right to adjust the value.

Good for

Recommended ISO

Outdoors

Between 100 and 200

Indoors

Around 400

Night scenes

Between 400 and 800

Adjust shutter speed:

Choose a slower shutter speed if the ambient light is low and a faster one

when it's stronger. The recommended shutter speed for static portraits is between 1/80 and 1/125.

To shoot moving subjects, select a shutter speed of 1/125 or above. Touch

(shutter speed),

slide until your desired speed is in the centre.

Adjust EV compensation:

Increase the EV compensation if the subjects or background is in dim

light, and decrease the EV compensation if the light is strong. Touch

, and slide until the desired

value is in the centre.

Adjust AWB:

Select AWB depending on the lighting conditions. When shooting in sunlight, you can

select

, and for gloomy days, select

. Touch

, and slide until the desired value is in the

centre.

Adjust focus:

To make your subject stand out, it is recommended that you use manual focus (MF)

when shooting portraits. When taking a close-up shot, touch the focus on the shot in the viewﬁnder

to adjust the focus accordingly.

Some parameters in Pro mode affect each other, so adjusting one may cause some unwanted

changes. Keep this in mind when setting up for your perfect shot.

The recommended settings above are for reference only. You should adjust them based on the

actual scene for best shot.

Camera