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Highlights5Thumb modeThumb mode makes it easier to use phones with large screens and quickly share QR contact cards with friends.One-hand layout1 On t
Highlights6Moving the screen downOn the contacts, dialer, messaging, or email screen, if you can't reach items near the top of the screen, touch
Highlights7 You can also set up Touchplus by opening Settings and touching Touchplus under Smart assistance.Upper left corner: double-tap this zone to
Highlights8SafeThe safe helps you secure important files and protects your privacy.Enabling the safe1 On the home screen, touch Files.2 Under Categori
9Getting startedLocking and unlocking the screenLocking the screen• Method 1: Press the power button to manually lock the screen.• Method 2: After bei
Getting started 10Connecting to a Wi-Fi network1 Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel.2 Under Shortcuts, touch and hold to e
Getting started 11Importing contacts from your old phoneYou can import contacts from your old phone in any of the following ways:SIM cardCopy your con
Getting started 12Touchscreen gesturesTouch: Tap an item once. For example, touch to confirm an option or open an application.Touch and hold: Touch an
Getting started 13Pinch two fingers out: Spread two fingers apart on the screen. For example, pinch two fingers out to zoom in on a picture or web pag
Getting started 14Motion controlMotion control lets you control your phone using simple motions and gestures. For example, mute the phone by turning i
iContentsForewordHighlightsVoice wakeup 2New camera modes 3Director mode 4Wi-Fi+ 4Thumb mode 5Touchplus 6Safe 8Getting startedLocking and unlocking th
Getting started 15• Shake: Touch and hold a blank area on the home screen to enter editing mode. Shake your phone to organize your icons.• Tilt: In ho
Getting started 16Navigation bar settings1 On the home screen, touch Settings.2 Under All, touch Navigation bar.3 Select one of the virtual navigation
Getting started 17Home screenYour home screens are where you can find your favorite widgets and all your applications. We did away with the applicatio
Getting started 18Switching between home screensSwipe left or right to view the extended home screen. Touch Home to return to the default home screen.
Getting started 19• Deleting an application or widget: On the home screen, touch and hold the application icon or widget you want to delete until is
Getting started 20NotificationsStatus indicatorThe status indicator on your phone indicates the following status information:• Blinking red: The batte
Getting started 21Lock screen notificationsUse the lock screen notifications feature to place new messages, missed calls, and other notifications on t
Getting started 22Viewing recently used applicationsTouch Recent to display the list of recently used applications. Then you can:• Touch a thumbnail t
Getting started 23Changing the theme1 On the home screen, touch Themes.2 Swipe left or right to browse themes. You can:• Select a theme.• Touch and c
Getting started 24Changing the font size1 On the home screen, touch Settings.2 Under General, touch Font.3 Touch Font size.4 Follow the onscreen instr
iiCall settings 33Managing contacts 34Searching for a contact 35Importing or exporting contacts 35Adding a contact to your favorites 37Contact groups
Getting started 25Huawei Swype input methodSlide across letters to enter a word.Switch between lowercase and uppercase letters.Touch and hold to acces
Getting started 26Android input method The Android input method may not be available on all phones.•Touch to switch between lowercase and uppercase le
Getting started 27Editing textYou can select, cut, copy, and paste text on your phone.• Select text: Touch and hold the text to bring up . Then drag
28Calls and contactsMaking a callSmart dialingSmart dialing lets you quickly find contacts by entering parts of their names or numbers.1 On the home s
Calls and contacts 29Speed-dialing1 On the home screen, touch Dialer.2 Under Dialer, touch > Speed dial settings.3 Touch . Choose a contact fro
Calls and contacts 30Answering or rejecting a call When a call comes in, you can press the volume button to mute the ringtone.• Drag right to answer
Calls and contacts 31In-call menu During a call, touch the Home or Return to hide the in-call menu. To return to the menu, swipe down from the status
Calls and contacts 32Answering a third-party call Before you answer a third-party call, make sure that you have enabled call waiting. For details, co
Calls and contacts 33Deleting call records1 On the home screen, touch Dialer.2 Under Dialer, you can:• Touch and hold a contact name or phone number,
Calls and contacts 34Enabling call waitingThe call waiting function allows you to answer an incoming call during an active call, and freely switch be
iiiWi-Fi network 58Sharing your phone's mobile data 59Transferring data using Bluetooth 60Transferring data using Wi-Fi Direct 61Transferring dat
Calls and contacts 35Deleting contacts1 On the home screen, touch Contacts.2 Touch > Delete contact. 3 Select the contacts you want to delete or
Calls and contacts 36Importing contacts from a Bluetooth device1 On the home screen, touch Contacts.2 Touch > Import/Export > Import from ano
Calls and contacts 37Exporting contacts to a SIM card1 On the home screen, touch Contacts.2 Touch > Import/Export > Export to SIM card. If yo
Calls and contacts 38Contact groupsYou can add contacts on your phone to a contact group. This makes it easier to send messages or emails to all grou
39Messaging and emailSending a text message1 On the home screen, touch Messaging.2 In the list of message threads, touch .3 Select the recipient box
Messaging and email 40Managing messagesForwarding a message1 On the home screen, touch Messaging.2 In the list of message threads, touch a contact na
Messaging and email 41Deleting a thread1 On the home screen, touch Messaging.2 From the message list, touch > Delete.3 Select the thread you wan
Messaging and email 42Adding an Exchange accountExchange is an email system developed by Microsoft for enterprises. Some email service providers also
Messaging and email 43Checking your email1 On the home screen, touch Email.2 In Inbox, touch in the upper left corner to select an email account.3 T
Messaging and email 44Personalizing your email accountPersonalize your inbox: display contact pictures, choose what to display after deleting an emai
ivSafety informationLegal Notice 91
45Camera and galleryCapture screenSwitch between flash modes.Swipe left or right to switch between common capture modes.View captured photos or videos
Camera and gallery 46Taking a photo1 On the home screen, touch Camera.2 Frame the scene you want to capture. Let your camera focus automatically or t
Camera and gallery 47• Best photo: Your phone takes several photos in rapid succession and automatically picks the best one for you.• Watermark: Add
Camera and gallery 48Using best photo mode1 On the home screen, touch Camera.2 Touch > Best photo to switch to best photo mode.3 Touch to shoot
Camera and gallery 491 On the home screen, touch Camera.2 Touch > .3 Touch Object tracking to enable object tracking mode.4 Touch an object on
Camera and gallery 50Video shooting modes Your phone may not feature all of these shooting modes.On the video recording screen, touch > to sele
Camera and gallery 51GalleryViewing photos1 On the home screen, touch Gallery.2 You can then:• Select the Photos tab and view photos in a timeline.•
Camera and gallery 52Hiding photos1 On the home screen, touch Gallery.2 Under Albums, touch > Hide albums.3 Touch the switch next to the album t
Camera and gallery 53Scanning a QR codeScanning a QR code using gallery1 On the home screen, touch Gallery.2 Choose a QR code photo.3 Touch the photo
54Music and videosAdding songsBefore you can listen to your music, you need to copy your songs onto your phone. Add songs to your phone by:• Copying s
1ForewordThis guide is intended to be used with phones running EMUI 3.1.All pictures and illustrations are for your reference only and may differ from
Music and videos 55 When a song is playing, touch Home to exit the playback screen without stopping the song. To return to the music playback screen,
Music and videos 56Creating a playlist1 On the home screen, touch Music.2 Touch Playlists > Create new playlist.3 Name the playlist and touch Save
Music and videos 57Playing a video1 On the home screen, touch Videos.2 Touch the video you want to play.3 To stop the video playback, touch .Lock th
58Network and sharingEnabling mobile data1 On the home screen, touch Settings and then go to the All tab.2 Under Wireless & networks, touch More.3
Network and sharing 59Connecting to a Wi-Fi network using WPSWi-Fi protected setup (WPS) helps make it easier to connect your phone to a Wi-Fi networ
Network and sharing 60USB tetheringYou can share your phone's data connection with a computer using a USB cable.Depending on your computer'
Network and sharing 61Renaming your phoneBy default, your phone model is used as your phone name when Bluetooth is turned on. You can change the name
Network and sharing 62Sending a file using Wi-Fi DirectTouch and hold the file you want to send, and then touch Share > Wi-Fi Direct. Your phone w
Network and sharing 63Connecting in USB flash drive modeIf you have a microSD card in your phone, you can use your phone as a USB flash drive and tra
641 Connect the two phones using a USB OTG cable and USB cable.2 Set the USB connection method on the other phone to USB drive.3 On your phone, touch
2HighlightsVoice wakeupIf you can't find your phone when you know it's somewhere nearby, or your hands are tied when you need to call somebo
65AppsManaging applicationsDownloading applicationsApplications can be downloaded through a variety of channels, including:• App market on your phone.
Apps66Uninstalling an application1 On the home screen, touch and hold the icon of the application you want to uninstall until you see at the top of th
Apps67 This feature is available only on phones that support USB OTG cables. For detailed instructions about connecting your phone to a USB storage de
Apps68Phone ManagerPhone Manager is Huawei's unique system management application that lets you better protect and manage your phone. With Phone
Apps69Security and privacyOn the home screen, touch Phone Manager. Then you can:• Touch App lock to enable app lock and set the password for accessing
Apps70Viewing global holidays1 On the home screen, touch Calendar.2 Touch > Subscribe.3 Touch Add > Global holidays.4 Touch the switch next to
Apps71ClockAlarm1 On the home screen, touch Clock.2 Under Alarm, you can:• Add an alarm: Touch and set the alarm time, ringtone, repetitions, and mor
Apps72Timer1 On the home screen, touch Clock.2 Under Timer, drag the red dot clockwise along the wheel to set the countdown time. Touch to set a tone
Apps73Updating the weather1 On the home screen, touch Tools > Weather.2 Swipe left or right to find the city whose weather you want to update.3 Swi
Apps74Listening to FM radioOn the home screen, touch Tools > FM Radio.Turn the speaker on or off.Turn the FM radio on or off.Return to the previous
Highlights3New camera modes These new modes may not be supported by all phones.Perfect selfieSet your own custom beauty settings for facial enhancemen
75Phone settingsTurning on location servicesMake sure you have turned on location services before using a map or navigation application.1 On the home
Phone settings 76• Touch Vibrate when ringing to enable or disable vibration when your phone rings. If your phone has dual SIM support, you can apply
Phone settings 77Enabling one-hand UIOne-hand UI makes using a phone with a large screen much easier.1 On the home screen, touch Settings.2 Under All,
Phone settings 78Using the suspend buttonThe suspend button is a quick launch tool that gives you a direct path to common functions on your phone, suc
Phone settings 79Setting a screen unlock PIN1 On the home screen, touch Settings.2 Under All, touch Screen lock & passwords.3 Touch Password >
Phone settings 80Setting your SIM card PINA personal identification number (PIN) is delivered with your SIM card to protect your phone data. If you en
Phone settings 81Deleting an account1 On the home screen, touch Settings.2 Under All, touch Accounts.3 On the Accounts screen, select an account type.
Phone settings 82Updating your phone •Using unauthorized third-party software to update your phone may damage your phone or put your personal informat
Phone settings 83Updating your phone using a USB flash driveDownload the update package from http://consumer.huawei.com/en/ and save the dload folder
Phone settings 84Changing the system language1 On the home screen, touch Settings.2 Under All, touch Language & input.3 Touch Language & regio
Highlights4Director modeDirector mode lets you play the role of a movie director and partner with friends to create a professional film. You can conne
Phone settings 85Disabling privacy protection1 On the home screen, touch Settings.2 Under All, touch Security.3 Touch Privacy protection.4 Enter the o
86Safety informationThis section contains important information about the operation of your device. It also contains information about how to use the
Safety information 87Traffic security• Observe local laws and regulations while using the device. To reduce the risk of accidents, do not use your wir
Safety information 88• Do not use your device's camera flash directly in the eyes of people or pets. Otherwise temporary loss of vision or damage
Safety information 89• Do not touch the device or the charger with wet hands. Doing so may lead to short circuits, malfunctions, or electric shocks.•
Safety information 90• Do not drop the device or battery. If the device or battery is dropped, especially on a hard surface, it may be damaged. • If t
Safety information 91Legal NoticeCopyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. 2015. All rights reserved.No part of this manual may be reproduced or trans
Safety information 92warranty of any kind for third party software and applications. Neither will Huawei provide support to customers who use third-pa
Safety information 93THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY (THIS LIMITATION SHALL NOT APPLY TO LIABILITY FOR PERSONAL INJURY TO THE EXTENT APPLICABLE LAW PROHIBITS SU
This guide is for reference only. The actual product, including but not limited to the color, size, and screen layout, may vary. All statements, infor
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