Huawei HUAWEI nova User Manual

User Guide

l Press the volume up and power buttons simultaneously and select the desired recordingmode. You can choose from HD mode or Mini mode. Mini mode recor

3 Select the desired playlist, and then touch a song to start playback, or touch Shuffle all toshuffle all songs.Setting a song as the ringtoneSet you

Accessing the InternetConnecting to the Internet using mobile dataData charges may apply when using mobile data to access the Internet.Before using mo

l Touch WPS PIN connection to generate a PIN, and then enter this PIN on the Wi-Fi router.Once your phone is connected to a Wi-Fi network, it will dis

l Your device can't access the Internet using Wi-Fi when your Portable Wi-Fi hotspot isswitched on.l To enable mobile data, see Connecting to the

2 Open Settings.3 Touch More > Tethering & portable hotspot.4 Turn on the USB tethering switch to share your mobile Internet.You cannot use th

l Receive files: When another device tries to send you files using Bluetooth, select Accept fromthe dialog box that appears. Open the notification pan

If the receiving device is not detected, check that Wi-Fi is enabled.3 A prompt will be displayed on the receiving device. Touch Accept to accept the

1 In Settings, touch Advanced settings > MirrorShare to enable the MirrorSharefeature.2 Check that MirrorShare is enabled on the HDMI device.See t

NFC paymentsUse NFC-enabled SIM cards to make payments. Contact your carrier for details.Check that you are using an NFC-enabled SIM card and then ins

Backup and RestoreUsing the Backup application to back up and restoredataBackups help ensure that you never lose your data. You can use a local backup

Unboxing your PhoneGetting to know your phone EarpieceMicrophoneUSB-C portFingerprint scannerCameraLight sensorFront cameraSpeakerHeadset jackPower bu

3 Select the backup you want to restore.If the backup data is encrypted, enter the encryption password when prompted.4 Select the data you want to res

OTA updatesWhen a new system update is released, you will be prompted to download and install the latestversion. Select OTA update for quick and secur

File ManagementViewing filesViewing files by categoryOpen the Categories tab in Files. Your files are automatically sorted into different categories.F

Creating foldersCreate folders and place files inside them to keep your phone organized.1 Open Files.2 In the Local tab, touch Internal storage or SD

4 Choose the archive destination. The selected files will be compressed into a zip archive,which will be named automatically.To extract an archive, to

Power ManagementViewing battery usage statisticsUse Phone Manager to view detailed per-application battery usage statistics.Open Phone Manager and the

Touch Exit to disable the Ultra power plan and restore the original settings.Closing background applications when the screen islockedReduce power cons

Phone ManagerOptimizing your systemUse Phone Manager to make your phone run faster and optimize performance.Conducting a comprehensive scanOpen Phone

l Touch Notification center and select an application to configure its notification permissionsand settings.Battery managementPhone Manager comes with

ToolsCalendarCalendar helps you to plan your daily schedule. For example, it helps you to plan ahead anddisplays information about public holidays. If

CAN-L01CAN-L02CAN-L03CAN-L11CAN-L12CAN-L133 Insert a SIM card or microSD card into the card tray.4 Insert the card tray back into your phone in the co

l Switch to a different calendar: Make sure that you are connected to the Internet, and thentouch > Calendars to display. Touch Local calendar an

l Turn off an alarm: Touch Slide to turn off alarm at the bottom of the lock screen.l Mute an alarm: Press the volume down button.l Snooze for 10 minu

Current time zoneHome time zoneOnly one clock is displayed when the local time zone is the same as the home time zone.Stopwatch1 Open Clock.2 Under S

Viewing weather informationOpen Weather. You can:l View detailed weather information: Swipe up on the screen to view the weather forecast forthe next

1 Open Weather.2 Touch . You can then:l Add a city: Touch > . Select a city from the list or search for the desired city in thesearch bar.l Remo

Take a photoSave noteEdit noteClose noteInsert image from galleryAdd bulletOnce you have saved a note, follow the onscreen instructions to share or de

2 Touch to start recording.In order to ensure optimum recording quality, place your phone on a flat surface and donot cover the microphone.3 When you

SettingsEnabling location accessEnable location-based services to ensure that map, navigation, and weather applications canaccess your location inform

l Turn on the Wi‑Fi scanning switch. Location applications and services will continually scanfor Wi-Fi networks for more accurate positioning.l Turn o

l Silent mode: Once enabled, your phone will not ring when you receive an incoming call ormessage, but the screen will still turn on. If you have also

status indicator and a battery icon indicate that the battery level is between 10% and 90%.A green status indicator and a battery icon indicate th

2 Touch Screen lock & passwords > Password.3 Enter your screen lock password or unlock pattern, and then touch None.Gestures and navigation set

Choose a custom navigation bar layout. If you select a navigation bar containing , you cantouch for fast access to the notification panel.Airplane

Open Settings. Touch Smart assistance > Floating dock and then turn on the Floatingdock switch.Once enabled, the floating dock button () will be s

4 Enter your PIN, and then touch OK. To change your PIN, touch Change SIM PIN.l You will need to enter the PUK code if you exceed the maximum number o

4 Touch to sync your emails.Setting the date and timeFeatures may vary depending on your carrier.Open Settings. Touch Advanced settings > Date &a

1 Open Settings.2 Touch Advanced settings > Security.3 Touch Set SD card password and follow the onscreen instructions.Touch Change SD card passwo

Accessibility FeaturesAbout your phone's accessibility featuresAccessibility features make it easier for users with impaired vision or hearing to

Open an item: Double touch any part of the screen using one finger to confirm your selectionfrom the previous step. For example, if you want to open S

3 Select the desired speech synthesis engine and voice speed.CaptionsIn addition to providing audible prompts, TalkBack also displays captions for hea

l Adjust the zoom: Pinch two or more fingers together or spread them apart. To zoom in,spread your fingers apart. Pinch your fingers together to zoom

Transferring DataUsing the Backup application to transfer dataUse the Backup application to transfer data from your old phone to your new phone.Featur

Color correctionColor correction mode adjusts colors to make it easier for color vision impaired users todistinguish between different parts of the sc

AppendixObtaining helpRead the Quick Start Guide included with your phone.Touch Settings > About phone > Legal information to read the legal inf

l Your device may provide detection and diagnostic information to third-party applicationproviders. Third party vendors use this information to improv

Legal NoticeCopyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. 2016. All rights reserved.No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or

Huawei shall not compensate or be liable for services provided by third-party service providers,or the interruption or termination of third-party cont

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

By default, backup data is saved to the HuaweiBackup folder in Files.Restoring data from a microSD card1 Insert the microSD card containing the backup

Transferring data between your phone and acomputerTransfer the data on your old phone to your computer, and then transfer it to your new phone.Connect

First Use and Initial SetupInitial setupEnsure that the SIM card is inserted correctly before using your phone for the first time. Readthe Quick Start

Enable or disable a SIM cardSelect 4G/3G SIMConfigure SIM settings for phone callsl If you disable a SIM card, you will be unable to use it to make cal

Connecting to a Wi-Fi network1 Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel.2 In the Shortcuts tab, touch and hold to open the Wi-F

ContentsExciting New FeaturesScrolling screenshots 1Pro camera mode 2Screen recorder 3Unboxing your PhoneGetting to know your phone 5Inserting a SIM c

Disable mobile data when not required in order to save battery power and reduce datausage.Configuring your fingerprint IDUse the fingerprint sensor to

Installing ApplicationsSharing applications using a microSD cardSave installation packages to a microSD card to share them with other phones.Installat

Getting StartedLocking and unlocking the screenLocking the screenl Press the power button to manually lock the screen.l The screen will lock automatic

View, add, or delete images from your Magazine Unlock coversApp shortcutsManage Magazine Unlock covers: Touch , and then touch . Select the desired i

Touch and hold: Touch and hold the target area of thescreen for at least 2 seconds. For example, touch andhold a blank area on the home screen to acce

Connected over EDGE Connected over HSPAConnected over HSPA+ Headset insertedConnected over LTE No SIM card foundNFC enabled RoamingAirplane mode enabl

Home screenGetting to know your home screenYour home screens are where you can find your favorite widgets and all your applications. Theapplication li

On the home screen, pinch two fingers together or touch and hold a blank area on the screen toaccess the home screen editor. You can:l Set the default

Organizing applications and widgets on the home screenAdding a widget to the home screenAdd frequently used widgets to the home screen for quick acces

Deleting a widget or iconOn the home screen, touch and hold the application icon or widget you want to delete until is displayed at the top of the scr

Sharing your QR card 41Calling contacts when the screen is off 41Pocket mode 42Taking snapshots when the screen is off 42Perfect selfie 43Using time-l

Creating a folderCreate home screen folders to organize your applications by type. For example, you can createa Games folder that contains all of your

To restore a hidden application to the home screen, touch Add on the hiddenapplications screen, deselect the desired application, and then touch OK.

Using the screenshot shortcut switchOpen the notification panel, and then touch in the Shortcuts tab to take a full screenshot. Using your knuckleUs

NotificationsStatus indicatorThe status indicator changes color and flashes to indicate the following:l Steady red (not charging): The battery level i

Swipe up on the screen, or touch Back or Home to close the notification panel.Customize shortcut switches: Swipe up on the shortcuts tab, and then t

Swipe right on a lock screen notification to view its details.By default, your phone will only display lock screen notifications for certain applicati

l Touch Drag actions > Determine from drag position. Swipe down from the left of the statusbar to open to the notifications tab, or swipe down from

Accessing App Lock with your fingerprintUse your fingerprint to access locked applications.1 Open Settings.2 Touch Fingerprint ID > Fingerprint ma

Opening an application from the home screenOn the home screen, touch an icon to open the corresponding application. Switching between applicationsTo s

Searching for applicationsFinding applicationsSwipe down from the middle of the screen to access the search bar, and then enter the name ofan applicat

Checking your emails 67Managing VIP contacts 68Account settings 68Camera and GalleryAccessing the viewfinder 69Taking a photo 69Capture modes 69Beauty

Viewing recently used applicationsTouch Recent to display the list of recently used applications. l View more applications: Swipe left or right on th

l Touch Others to open the application list and view or open applications.l Touch to add contacts or applications to the home screen.l Touch Standard

Changing the wallpaperSet your favorite images or photos as your phone's wallpaper.1 Open Settings and select Display.2 Touch Wallpaper, and then

The Extra huge font size will only be displayed in messages, contacts, and the dialerapplication.Entering textSwitching text input methodsSwitch betwe

Enter numbers and symbolsEnter a commaTouch and hold to open the input options menuEnter a spaceTouch and hold to choose another input methodBackspace

Tips and TricksSearching for settingsUse the search feature in Settings to search for menu options.Open Settings, and then touch the search box at the

Taking a partial screenshotKnock the screen with your knuckle. Keep your knuckle on the screen, drag it around the areayou want to capture, and then r

Adding contact details quicklyUse the camera to take a photo of a business card. Your phone will recognize the contact detailsand add them automatical

Pocket modeEnable Pocket mode to prevent you from missing important calls when your phone is in yourpocket. The call ringtone and vibration intensit

Press the volume down buttontwice in quick successionPerfect selfieEnable perfect selfie mode and customize the beauty settings to make sure you shine

Playing a playlist 93Setting a song as the ringtone 94Playing a video 94Accessing the InternetConnecting to the Internet using mobile data 95Connectin

For more information, refer to Time-lapse mode.Taking photos while recording a videoEver wanted to take a photo while capturing a video?On the camera

Connecting to the Wi-Fi network with the strongestsignalAfter enabling Wi-Fi+, your phone will monitor Wi-Fi networks and mobile data and select theco

Using your phone while wearing glovesEnable gloves mode so that you can continue to use your phone when wearing gloves.Open Settings, and then touch S

Using the floating dockThe floating dock gives you access to a number of frequently-used options and features, such asthe back key, home key, and one-

Open Settings, touch Smart assistance, and then turn on the Touch-disable mode switch.Screen gestures will not work in touch-disable mode, even when

Calls and ContactsMaking callsSmart dialingEnter the name, initials, or number of a contact in the dialer. Your phone will display matchingcontacts.1

Making a call from the call logView incoming and outgoing calls in the call log and dial the corresponding numbers.1 Open Dialer.2 Slide the list up a

3 Touch . If your phone has dual SIM support, touch 1 or 2.Auto redialUse auto redial to keep redialing a contact's number until your call is con

l Touch to configure a callback reminder.While the screen is unlocked: l Touch to answer the call.l Touch to reject the call.l Touch to reject the

l Start a three-way call: Please contact your carrier to find out how to use this feature. Formore information, see Making a conference call.l Adjust

ToolsCalendar 113Clock 114Weather 116Notepad 118Calculator 119Sound recorder 119SettingsEnabling location access 121Increasing indoor positioning accu

Making a conference callYou can set up a conference call using the multi-party call feature on your phone. Call onenumber (or receive a call), and the

l Touch to add the number to an existing contact.Clearing the call logOpen Dialer. You can:l Delete one entry: Touch and hold a log entry, and then t

When call forwarding is enabled, your phone will forward certain calls (such as unansweredcalls) to the number you specified.Enabling call waitingCall

1 Open Dialer.2 Touch > Settings3 Touch Additional settings. If your phone has dual SIM support, touch Additional settingsunder Card 1 or Card 2.

l Take photos of multiple cards: Switch to Burst mode and follow the onscreeninstructions to photograph multiple cards.After you have finished scannin

6 Touch the Bluetooth device from which you want to import contacts. Once connected, yourphone will automatically import contacts from the other Bluet

Managing contactsMerging duplicate contactsWhen you add contacts to your phone from different sources, you may end up with duplicateentries. These dup

Viewing contacts from different accountsYou can select which contacts to display on your phone.1 Open Contacts.2 Touch > Display preferences.3 Sel

3 Touch and add new members to the group.4 Touch . You can then:l Touch Remove members to remove members from the group.l Touch Delete group to delet

Messaging and EmailSending a messageSpice up your messages by adding emoticons, images, videos, music, recordings, and more.1 Open Messaging.2 In the

Exciting New FeaturesScrolling screenshotsScrolling screenshots enables you to take screenshots longer than one screen. For example,you can capture lo

Reply to a message from the notification bar: New messages will be displayed in thenotification bar. Touch the button to compose a reply.Searching for

l Lock the message: Touch > Lock to lock the message. When you delete messages,locked messages will not be affected.Blocking spam messages1 Open M

3 Enter your email address and password, and then touch Next. Touch Manual setup toconfigure an email account manually.4 Follow the onscreen instructi

3 Touch From: and then select the email account you want to use.4 Enter one or more recipients.To Cc or Bcc the email to multiple recipients, touch Cc

Managing VIP contactsAdd important contacts to your VIP list. Emails from your VIP contacts will appear in a separateinbox.1 Open Email.2 In your Inbo

Camera and GalleryAccessing the viewfinderOpen Camera to access the viewfinder. Switch flash modesView images or videosSwipe left or right to change c

Your phone may not support all of these capture modes.To change the capture mode, swipe left or right on the viewfinder, or touch .l Beauty: Drag the

a) Take three photos of your face from the front, side, and with your head lowered.b) Adjust the settings for your eyes, pupils, skin tone, and face s

Due to the rapid capture time, image quality may decrease for nighttime or close-up shots.Choose a location with ample light and shoot from a suitable

If you cannot access Burst shooting mode, touch Touch & hold shutter button on thecamera settings screen and check that Burst shoot is selected.Vo

Touch the screen with your finger at any time to stop scrolling and take a screenshot of theprevious content.Pro camera modePhotography is all about l

3 Select the desired shooting mode. For more information, see Capture modes.4 Touch to take a photo.5 Touch Return to return to Gallery.Object track

Audio notesAdd audio notes to bring your photos to life.1 Open Camera.2 Touch > Audio note.3 Frame the scene you want to capture.4 Touch to take

1 Open Camera.2 Touch > Super night.Touch Auto and follow the onscreen instructions to manually adjust the ISO and otherexposure settings.3 Hold

Pro camera settingsWhen you switch to Pro camera mode, you can adjust a whole range of camera settings in theviewfinder to produce professional-lookin

Manualsettingsl : Touch to configure the metering mode (the method used to determine theexposure). You can select matrix metering, center-weighted met

3 Touch Light painting > Tail light trails.4 Touch to start the exposure. The exposure time is displayed at the bottom of the screen.5 A preview o

Silky waterIn Light Painting mode, select Silky water to capture silkily smooth images of waterfalls andrivers.Use a tripod to minimize camera shake.1

Star trackYou can use your camera to capture the movement of stars in the night sky.l Use a tripod to minimize camera shake.l Choose a location away f

5 Follow the onscreen instructions to take the photo. Slowly move your camera from left toright, ensuring that the arrow stays level with the center l

Shooting a video1 Open Camera.2 Swipe left or right and select Video.3 Touch to start a video recording.4 Touch the screen to focus on an object or a

For more information, refer to Pro camera mode.Screen recorderUse the screen recorder feature to record video game footage or teach friends and family

Slow motion recordingYou can record videos in slow motion to enjoy fast moving scenes in detail, such as falling waterdroplets or dance moves.1 Open

Touch the thumbnail to read the text in the image, and then touch to edit the image.Video settingsBeauty mode and Stabilizer cannot be enabled at

l Perfect selfie: Enable or disable this function in Beauty mode for automatic facial recognitionand customized portrait enhancement. For more informa

Viewing photos by albumGo to the Albums tab. Photos and videos are automatically added to the default folders. Forexample, videos that you shot using

Playing a videoTouch to play a video. Touch the screen when the video is playing to display or hide thecontrol bar. For more information, see Playing

l Rename an album: Touch > Rename, enter the new album name, and then selectOK.l Delete an album: Select the album you want to delete, and then to

l Rotate an image: Touch and swipe the screen to adjust the angle of rotation. TouchMirror to create a mirror image of the photo.l Crop an image: Tou

Music and VideoAdding songs to your phoneBefore you can listen to your music, you need to copy your songs onto your phone.To add songs to your phone:l

l When a song is playing, touch Home to exit the music playback screen without stoppingthe song. To return to the music playback screen, open the no

l Volume up button: Press once to increase the volume, or twice to add the current song toyour favorites. l Pause button: Press once to pause or resum