Honor 5C Operation Manual

User Guide

Contents

Exciting New Features

Unboxing your Phone

Transferring Data

First Use and Initial Setup

Pro camera mode 1

Screen recorder 2

Inserting a SIM card and microSD card 3

Charging your phone 3

Turning your phone on and off 4

Using the Backup application to transfer data 5

Transferring data between your phone and a computer 7

Copying contacts from an old phone to a new phone 7

Initial setup 8

Dual SIM settings 8

Connecting to the Internet 10

Installing Applications

Sharing applications using a microSD card 12

Uninstalling an application 12

Getting Started

Locking and unlocking the screen 13

Touchscreen gestures 14

Status and notification icons 15

Home screen 16

Taking a screenshot 22

Notifications 23

Accessing applications 26

Personalising your phone 29

Entering text 31

Tips and Tricks

High volume mode 33

Searching for settings 33

Quickly returning a call 33

Sharing your QR card 33

Calling contacts when the screen is off 34

Pocket mode 34

Taking snapshots when the screen is off 35

Perfect selfie 35

Using time-lapse mode to fast forward the action 36

Taking photos while recording video 36

Finding applications quickly 37

Connecting to the Wi-Fi network with the strongest signal 38

Using your phone while wearing gloves 38

Adjusting the system volume rapidly 39

Using the floating dock 39

Aligning home screen applications automatically 40

Touch-disable mode 40

Calls and Contacts

Making calls 41

Answering or rejecting a call 43

Functions available during a call 44

Answering a third-party call 45

Contents

Making a conference call 45

Viewing the call log 46

Turning on pocket mode 46

Call settings 47

Creating a contact 49

Importing or exporting contacts 49

Managing contacts 51

Finding a contact 52

Viewing contacts from different accounts 52

Adding a contact to your favourites 53

Contact groups 53

Messaging and Email

Sending a message 55

Replying to a message 55

Searching for messages 56

Deleting threads 56

Managing messages 56

Blocking spam messages 57

Managing common phrases 57

Adding a message signature 57

Adding an email account 58

Sending an email 59

Checking your emails 59

Managing VIP contacts 60

Account settings 60

Camera and Gallery

Accessing the viewfinder 62

Taking a photo 62

Shooting modes 63

Beauty mode 63

Perfect Selfie mode 64

Ultra Snapshot 65

Burst shooting 66

Voice activated shooting 66

Launching the camera from Gallery 67

Object tracking 67

Audio notes 68

HDR mode 68

Pro camera mode 69

Light Painting mode 71

Contents

Panoramic shots 74

Adding watermarks to photos 75

Shooting a video 76

Time-lapse mode 77

Slow motion recording 77

Document correction 78

Camera and video settings 78

Viewing photos and videos 80

Adding photos or videos to a new album 82

Moving photos or videos to other albums 82

Deleting images or videos 82

Sharing images or videos 82

Managing albums 82

Adding notes to an image 83

Editing an image 83

Using Camera or Gallery to scan a QR code 84

Music and Video

Adding songs to your phone 85

Searching for local music 85

Listening to music 85

Controlling playback using a smart headset 86

Creating a playlist 87

Playing a playlist 87

Setting a song as the ringtone 88

Playing a video 88

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Accessing the Internet

Connecting to the Internet using mobile data 89

Connecting to the Internet using Wi-Fi 89

Sharing your mobile Internet with other devices 90

Transferring data using Bluetooth 93

Transferring data using Wi-Fi Direct 94

Streaming multimedia content to your TV 95

NFC and payment 95

Backup and Restore

Using the Backup application to back up and restore data 97

Restoring factory settings 98

Updating your phone 98

OTA updates 99

File Management

Contents

Viewing files 100

Sharing files 100

Creating folders 101

Renaming files 101

Copying, moving or deleting files 101

Creating or extracting archives 101

Excluding small images 102

Storing private files in a safe 102

Power Management

Viewing battery usage statistics 103

Reducing power consumption 103

Enabling the Ultra power plan 103

Closing background applications when the screen is locked 104

Preventing background applications from accessing the Internet 104

Configuring display and sound settings 105

Phone Manager

Tools

Optimising your system 106

Managing data usage 106

Harassment filter 106

Battery management 107

Calendar 108

Clock 109

Weather 112

Notepad 113

Settings

Contents

Calculator 114

Sound recorder 114

Mirror 115

Enabling location access 117

Increasing indoor positioning accuracy 117

Configuring the display settings 118

Sound settings 119

Changing the screen unlock method 119

Gestures and navigation settings 120

Aeroplane mode 120

Using the floating dock 121

Setting your SIM card PIN 122

Setting up an account 123

Setting the date and time 124

Changing the system language 124

Viewing your phone's specifications 124

Viewing the available storage space 124

Formatting the microSD card 124

Accessibility Features

About your phone's accessibility features 125

TalkBack 125

Magnification gestures 127

Using the power button to end a call 128

Adjusting the screen response time 129

Colour correction 129

Appendix

Obtaining help 130

Personal Information and Data Security 130

List of safety features 131

Legal Notice 132

Exciting New Features

Pro camera mode

Pro camera mode lets you fine-tune photos and gives you full control over composition, exposure

and shutter speed.

Open

photo.

Configure the camera settings, such as exposure and shutter speed.

•

Add an overlay

3 x 3 grid or spiral overlay to help you compose your image. For more information, see Adding

an overlay.

Camera

Swipe right on the screen, then select

: Swipe left on the screen and touch

Pro photo

Camera grid

. Touch to take a

. You can choose from a

•

Shutter speed and exposure control

to produce a perfectly-exposed shot. You can set the ISO, shutter speed, white balance,

exposure compensation, focus mode and metering mode.

: Adjust the parameters at the bottom of the screen

For more information, see Pro camera mode.

Exciting New Features

Screen recorder

Use the screen recorder feature to record video game footage or teach friends and family how to

use phone features.

To protect your privacy, unlock your phone before recording your screen.

Starting the recording

Press the volume up and power buttons simultaneously and select the desired recording mode.

You can choose from HD mode or Mini mode. Mini mode records in a lower resolution, resulting

in smaller file sizes and faster upload speeds.

•

Audio will also be recorded, therefore make sure that you are in a quiet environment.

•

Recording will stop automatically when you make or receive a call.

•

When making a screen recording, you will not be able to use the recording feature in other

applications.

•

Longer recordings will take up more space on your phone's internal storage, so ensure there

is enough space before recording.

Stopping the recording

Stop recording the screen using one of the following methods:

•

Press the volume up and power buttons simultaneously.

•

Touch the screen recording icon in the upper left corner of the status bar.

Open the notification panel and touch to share your screen recording.

By default, screen recordings are stored in

Gallery

, within the

Screen recordings

folder.

Unboxing your Phone

Inserting a SIM card and microSD card

Your phone's 2-in-1 card slot is located on the upper-left side of the phone. You can insert 2

nano-SIM cards, or 1 nano-SIM card and 1 microSD card.

Tips:

•

Your phone only supports nano-SIM cards. Contact your carrier for a new or replacement nano-

SIM card.

•

Only use standard nano-SIM cards to avoid damaging the SIM card tray.

•

Ensure that the card is in the correct position and keep the card tray level when inserting it into

your phone.

•

Be careful not to hurt yourself or damage your phone when using the SIM eject pin.

•

Store the SIM eject pin out of the reach of children to prevent accidental swallowing or injury.

Press and hold the power button and then select to turn off your phone.

To remove the card tray, insert the SIM eject PIN included with your phone into the small hole

next to the card tray.

Insert a SIM card or microSD card into the card tray.

Insert the card tray back into your phone in the correct orientation.

Charging your phone

Your phone comes with a long-lasting battery and efficient power-saving technology. This section

outlines how to care for your battery in order to maximise its lifespan.

Using your battery

•

You can recharge your battery many times, but all batteries have a limited lifespan. If you

notice a significant deterioration in your phone's battery life, contact an authorised Huawei

service centre for a replacement battery. The battery is built into the phone and is not

removable. Do not attempt to remove the battery yourself.

•

Your phone may become warm after prolonged use or when exposed to high ambient

temperatures. This is entirely normal. If your phone becomes hot to the touch, stop charging it

and disable unnecessary features. Place your phone in a cool location and allow it to cool down

to room temperature. Avoid prolonged contact with the surface of your phone if it becomes

hot.

Unboxing your Phone

•

When charging your phone, only use genuine Huawei batteries, chargers and USB cables. Third-

party accessories are a potential safety hazard and may impair your phone's performance.

Avoid using your phone when it is charging. Do not cover your phone or the power adapter.

•

Charging times may vary depending on the ambient temperature and the remaining battery

level.

•

A low battery warning will be displayed when the battery level is low.

•

Your phone will switch off automatically when the battery is nearly empty.

Visit the official Huawei website and download the user guide for your device for information on

how to care for your battery.

Battery status indicator

The battery status is indicated by your phone's indicator light and the battery icon in the status

bar.

•

If the status indicator blinks red and the battery icon changes to , the battery level is below

10%.

•

The status indicator and the battery icon indicate the battery status during charging. A red

status indicator and a battery icon indicate that the battery level is below 10%. A yellow

status indicator and a battery icon indicate that the battery level is between 10% and 80%.

A green status indicator and a battery icon indicate that the battery level is between 80%

and 100%. A green status indicator and a battery icon indicate that the battery is fully

charged and you can unplug the charging cable from your phone.

If your phone does not respond when you press the power button, this indicates that the battery

is empty. Charge your battery for at least 10 minutes using a genuine Huawei charger and then

turn on your phone.

Turning your phone on and off

•

To turn on your phone, press and hold the power button until your phone vibrates and the

screen turns on.

•

To turn off your phone, press and hold the power button and then touch .

If your phone does not respond after holding down the power button for 20 seconds, the

battery may be empty. If so, connect your phone to a charger to charge the battery.

Transferring Data

Using the Backup application to transfer data

Use the Backup application to transfer data from your old phone to your new phone.

Features may vary depending on your carrier.

Back up new data

Restore previously backed up data

More settings

Backing up data to a microSD card

You can back up data on your old phone to a microSD card. For more information on inserting or

removing a microSD card, see Inserting a SIM card and microSD card.

Data that can be backed up: contacts, messages, call log, photos, audio, videos, files and

applications.

Open

Touch

Select the data you want to back up. No backup password is required if you back up photos,

audio, videos and documents. To back up other types of data, follow the onscreen instructions

Backup

SD card

to set a backup password.

Touch

Backup

By default, backup data is saved to the

HuaweiBackup

folder in

Files

Transferring Data

Restoring data from a microSD card

Insert the microSD card containing the backup files into your new phone. For more information

on inserting microSD cards, see Inserting a SIM card and microSD card.

Open

Touch

Select the backup you want to restore.

Backup

Restore

Restore from SD card

If the backup data is encrypted, enter the encryption password when prompted.

Select the data you want to restore, then touch

Start restoration

Transferring Data

Transferring data between your phone and a

computer

Transfer the data on your old phone to your computer, then transfer it to your new phone.

Connect your phone to a computer using a USB cable. Select

automatically install any necessary drivers. Once installed, double-click on the new disk drive to

manage files. The drive name should be your phone's model number.

•

Photos

•

Files

•

If no connection type is specified, your phone will remain in charging mode.

: View photos that are stored on your phone.

: Transfer files between your phone and a computer.

Photos

Files

. Your computer will

Copying contacts from an old phone to a new phone

Use any of the following methods to copy contacts from your old phone to your new phone.

SIM card

Storage device

Use the SIM import feature to copy SIM card contacts to your new phone. For

more information, see Importing contacts from a SIM card.

If both phones have a microSD slot, export your contacts to a microSD card in

vCard format on the old phone, then copy the contacts to the new phone. For

Bluetooth

Backup

Computer

Other methods

more information, see Importing contacts from a storage device.

Enable Bluetooth on both your old and new phones, then import your contacts

using Bluetooth. For more information, see Importing contacts using Bluetooth.

If your old phone supports Backup, you can back up your contacts and then

restore them to your new phone. For more information, see

application to back up and restore data.

Sync contacts on your old phone to a computer, then sync these to a new phone

using a phone management application (such as HiSuite).

•

Install social networking applications and synchronise your contacts.

•

Using the Backup

First Use and Initial Setup

Initial setup

Ensure that the SIM card is inserted correctly before using your phone for the first time. Read the

Quick Start Guide for more information on how to set up your phone.

Press and hold the power button to turn on your phone, then follow the onscreen instructions to

complete the initial setup.

Select your language and region, then touch

Proceed to the

networks. Select the network you want to connect to, then enter the password to access the

Internet.

Proceed to the

Wi-Fi settings

Terms and Conditions

screen. Your phone will automatically list available Wi-Fi

screen. Read the content carefully, accept the user

terms and Huawei Privacy Policy, then touch

Follow the onscreen instructions to enable Wi-Fi+.

On the

moment and the EMUI interface should launch. You can now start using your phone.

Configuration successful

screen, touch

Begin

to complete the settings. Wait for a

Dual SIM settings

When two SIM cards are inserted, only one SIM card can be set as the 4G/3G/2G SIM. The other

SIM card slot only supports 2G networks. You can also configure the default card for mobile data

and phone calls according to your monthly plan.

This feature is only available on dual SIM phones.

Open

desired.

Settings

and touch

Dual card management

. You can configure both SIM cards as

First Use and Initial Setup

Enable or disable a SIM card

Select 4G/3G SIM

Select default SIM for data services

Conﬁgure SIM settings for phone calls

•

If you disable a SIM card, you will be unable to use it to make calls, send messages or access

the Internet.

•

Select

Dual SIM calling

. You can configure whether you want to select a SIM card manually

or use the default SIM card each time you make a call. If you choose to use the default SIM

card, your phone will use that SIM card for all outgoing calls.

Select SIM display mode for phone calls

First Use and Initial Setup

Connecting to the Internet

Connect to the Internet using Wi-Fi or mobile data to surf the web, play games and use instant

messaging applications.

Connecting to a Wi-Fi network

Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel.

In the

Shortcuts

tab, touch and hold to open the Wi-Fi settings screen.

Turn on the Wi-Fi switch. Your phone will list available Wi-Fi networks.

Select the Wi-Fi network you want to connect to. If the Wi-Fi network is encrypted, enter the

password when prompted.

Using mobile data

Before using mobile data, ensure that you have a data plan with your carrier.

Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel.

In the

Shortcuts

tab, touch to enable mobile data.

First Use and Initial Setup

Disable mobile data when not required in order to save battery power and reduce data usage.

Installing Applications

Sharing applications using a microSD card

Save installation packages to a microSD card to share them with other phones.

Installation packages from third-party sources may contain viruses or malicious software and

should be installed with caution. Only install applications from trusted sources.

Insert the microSD card containing the installation package into your phone.

Open

A warning message may be displayed during the installation process. Always read these messages

Files

, locate the installation package on the microSD card, then touch to install.

carefully. If you wish to proceed with the installation, touch

Unknown sources

finished installing the application, touch

the

Unknown sources

from unofficial sources.

After installation, the application will be visible on your home screen.

switch to allow your phone to install third-party applications. After you have

Settings

switch to prevent your phone from installing applications downloaded

Advanced settings

Settings

and then turn on the

Security

and turn off

Uninstalling an application

Free up space on your phone and boost performance by removing unused applications.

Some pre-installed system applications cannot be removed.

•

On the home screen, touch and hold the application you want to uninstall and drag it to the

icon.

•

Touch

Settings

Apps

, select the application you want to uninstall and then touch

Uninstall

Getting Started

Locking and unlocking the screen

Locking the screen

•

Press the power button to manually lock the screen.

•

The screen will lock automatically and enter sleep mode after it has been idle for a certain

period to reduce power consumption and prevent unintended operations.

To change the screen sleep time, open

time.

Your phone will continue to receive messages, notifications and incoming calls when the screen

is locked. The status indicator will flash green when you receive new notifications. When you

Settings

. Touch

Display

Sleep

and select a

receive an incoming call, the screen will turn on and display the caller information.

Unlocking the screen

When the screen is off, press the power button to wake the screen. Slide your finger in any

direction to unlock the screen.

Magazine Unlock

Use Magazine Unlock to create your own selection of lock screen images and bring your lock

screen to life.

Swipe up from the bottom of the lock screen to display the Magazine Unlock options.

App shortcuts

View, add or delete images from your Magazine Unlock covers

Getting Started

Manage Magazine Unlock covers

add them to the viewing list. To delete covers from the viewing list, touch , then touch and

hold the desired image and select

Add covers to favourites

have been added to your favourites will not be deleted from the viewing list after an online

update.

: Touch to add the current cover to your favourites. Images that

: Touch , then touch . Select the desired images to

Remove

Touchscreen gestures

Use simple touchscreen gestures to perform a variety of tasks, such as open applications, scroll

through lists and zoom images.

Touch

an option or open an application.

: Touch an item once. For example, touch to select

Double touch

in quick succession. For example, double touch an image

in full screen mode to zoom in or out.

: Touch the target area of the screen twice

Getting Started

Touch and hold

: Touch and hold the target area of the

screen for at least 2 seconds. For example, touch and hold

a blank area on the home screen to access the home

screen editor.

Swipe

the

: Swipe your fingers on the screen. For example, in

Notifications

tab, swipe left or right on a notification

to dismiss it. Swipe vertically or horizontally to go to

other home screens, scroll through a document and more.

Drag

: Touch and hold an item, then move it to another

position. For example, use this gesture to rearrange

applications and widgets on the home screen.

Spread fingers apart

: Spread two fingers apart on the

screen. For example, spread two fingers apart to zoom in

on a picture or web page.

Pinch fingers together

: Pinch two fingers together on

the screen. For example, pinch two fingers together to

zoom out on an image.

Status and notification icons

Status icons

Status icons are displayed on the right-hand side of the status bar. Status icons display

information about your phone's status, such as network connection information, signal strength,

battery level and time.

Status icons may vary according to your region or carrier.

Signal strength No signal

Getting Started

Connected over GPRS Connected over 3G

Connected over EDGE Battery low

Connected over HSPA+ Roaming

Connected over LTE Bluetooth enabled

Headset inserted Vibration mode enabled

Aeroplane mode enabled Alarm enabled

Receiving location data from GPS Battery full

Silent mode enabled No SIM card found

Charging

Notification icons

Notification icons are displayed on the left-hand side of the status bar when you receive a new

message, notification or reminder.

Missed calls Call in progress

New emails New messages

Select an input method New voicemail

Connected over Wi-Fi Wi-Fi network available

Downloading data Uploading data

Upcoming events Phone memory full

Synchronising data Synchronisation failed

Portable Wi-Fi hotspot enabled Connected to a VPN

USB tethering enabled USB debugging enabled

Home screen

Getting to know your home screen

Your home screens are where you can find your favourite widgets and all your applications. The

application list has been removed to give you a more convenient and direct path to your

applications.

Status bar: Displays notiﬁcations and status icons

Screen position indicator: Indicates which home screen is displayed

Dock: Displays frequently-used applications

Navigation bar: Displays virtual navigation keys

Getting Started

Virtual navigation bar keys

•

Back

: Touch to return to the previous screen or close an application. When entering text,

touch to close the onscreen keyboard.

•

Home

Recent

: Touch to return to the home screen.

: Touch to access the list of recently used applications, or touch and hold to enable

dual windows mode.

Switching between home screens

Swipe left or right to view the extended home screens. Touch

home screen.

Home

to return to the default

Getting Started

On the home screen, pinch two fingers together or touch and hold a blank area on the screen to

access the home screen editor. You can:

•

Set the default home screen

home screen as the default home screen.

•

Move a home screen

•

Add a home screen

•

Delete a blank home screen

: Drag the home screen to the desired location.

: Touch on the home screen furthest to the left or right.

: Touch at the top of the home screen to set the chosen

: Touch at the bottom of a blank screen.

Automatic screen rotation

When you rotate your phone, some applications will automatically adjust the screen orientation

to make them easier to use. This feature also lets you use tilt-controlled applications.

Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, then touch

Shortcuts

tab to enable or disable automatic screen rotation.

Organising applications and widgets on the home screen

Adding a widget to the home screen

Auto Rotate

in the

Add frequently used widgets to the home screen for quick access.

On the home screen, pinch two fingers together to open the home screen editor. Touch

and select a widget. Touch and hold the widget and drag it to a blank area on the home screen.

You must have enough space on the home screen to add widgets. If there is not enough

space, add another home screen or free up some space.

Wid gets

Getting Started

Moving a widget or icon

On the home screen, touch and hold an application icon or widget until your phone vibrates. You

can then drag the application icon or widget to the desired location.

Deleting a widget or icon

On the home screen, touch and hold the application icon or widget you want to delete until is

displayed at the top of the screen. Drag the unwanted application icon or widget to .

Getting Started

After you have moved/deleted an application icon, a blank space will appear on the home

screen. You can sort application icons automatically; for more information, see Aligning home

screen applications automatically.

Creating a folder

Create home screen folders to organise your applications by type. For example, you can create a

Games folder that contains all of your game applications.

On the home screen, drag an icon on top of another icon to create a folder containing both

applications. To rename the folder, open the folder, then touch the folder name.

Hiding applications

Getting Started

On the home screen, spread two fingers apart. Touch

Add

. Select the applications you want

to hide and touch OK. Applications will not appear on the home screen after they have been

hidden.

To restore a hidden application to the home screen, touch

screen, deselect the desired application, then touch OK.

Add

on the hidden applications

Getting Started

Taking a screenshot

Your phone comes with a range of screenshot options. Capture the entire screen or draw a shape

on the screen to take a partial screenshot.

Using the power and volume down buttons

Press the power and volume down buttons at the same time to take a full screenshot.

Using the screenshot shortcut switch

Open the notification panel, then touch in the

Shortcuts

tab to take a full screenshot.

By default, screenshots are saved to the

Screenshots

folder in

Gallery

Getting Started

Notifications

Status indicator

The status indicator changes colour and flashes to indicate the following:

•

Steady red (not charging): The battery level is critically low and the phone will turn off

automatically.

•

Steady red (when charging): The battery level is critically low.

•

Steady yellow (when charging): The battery level is medium.

•

Steady green (when charging): The battery is almost full or already full. Unplug the charger

when the battery level reaches 100%.

•

Flashing green (not charging): You have unread messages, notifications or missed calls.

Notification badges

Notification badges appear in the top right corner of application icons.

The badge number indicates the number of new notifications. Open the corresponding

application to view more details about the notifications.

To disable notification badges for an application, pinch two fingers together on the home

screen to open the home screen editor, then touch

turn off the switch next to the corresponding application.

More settings

Badge app icons

and

Notification panel

Swipe down from the status bar and open the notification panel to view notifications.

Swipe left on the notification panel to go to the shortcuts tab.

Getting Started

Swipe up on the screen, or touch

Customise shortcut switches

Back

Home

: Swipe up on the shortcuts tab, then touch

shortcut switch to the desired location for easier access.

to close the notification panel.

Edit

. Drag the

Viewing notifications on the lock screen

New notifications (such as missed calls and messages) are displayed on the lock screen.

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