Huawei AGS2-W09, AGS2-L09 User Manual

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User Guide

Contents

Exciting Features
New Device
Tips 1
Smart Life 2
More Features 3
Getting Help 5
Gestures and Operation
Screenshots and Screen Recording
Home Screen
Quick Switch
Notication and Status Bar 13
Screen Lock and Unlock 15
Home Screen Management 17
Contacts
Managing Business Cards
Search Contacts 20
Managing Contacts 21
Dialling
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Basic Calling Functions
Block Nuisance Calls: Get the Peace and Quiet You Deserve 25
Message
Basic Messaging Functions
Camera
Basic Camera Functions
Beautication 31
Discover New Possibilities with Customised Shooting Modes 32
Gallery
Photo Management
Tablet Manager
Use One-touch Optimisation
Manage Your Mobile Data 35
Optimise Power Consumption 36
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Use Virus Scan to Keep Your Tablet Safe 37
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Email
Calendar
Clock
Contents
Add Email Accounts 38
Manage Email Accounts 38
Manage VIP Email Contacts 39
Calendar: Your Event Management Centre 40
Navigate the Calendar 40
Import To-Dos to Keep Your Work Organised 41
View Global Holidays 42
Use the Clock
Notepad
Manage Your Notes to Keep Your Records in Order
Utilities
Use Recorder to Make Audio Notes
Device Connection
Bluetooth
Multi-screen: Mirror Your Screen 49
Connecting USB Device 49
Transfer Files Using Huawei Share 51
Security and Privacy
Enable or Disable Location Services
Use App Lock to Lock Important Apps 52
More Security Settings 53
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Backup and Restoration
Data Backup: Prevent Data Loss
Back Up Your Data to a microSD Card 55
Back Up Your Data to a USB Storage Device 55
Back Up Your Data to a Computer 56
Wi-Fi and Network
Wi-Fi
Connecting to the Internet 60
Share Your Mobile Network with Other Devices 60
Apps and Notications
App Twin: Log in to Two Social Media Accounts at Once
Sound and Display
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Congure Your Sound Settings 63
Enable Eye Comfort Mode to Prevent Eye Strain 63
More Display Settings 64
Storage
Storage Cleaner 67
Smart Assistance
Navigation Bar and Navigation Dock 68
System
Contents
Change the Input Method
Accessibility 69
General Settings 71
System Update
Performing an Online Update
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Exciting Features

Tips

Use Shortcuts to Access Frequently Used Features

Touch and hold an app icon to display a menu of frequently used features for quick access. You can
also touch and hold a feature and drag it to your home screen to create a shortcut.
If you touch and hold an app icon and a shortcut is not created, the app does not support home
screen shortcuts.
Quickly access frequently used app features: Touch and hold an app icon on your home screen,
and then touch a frequently used feature to access it. Each app supports up to four frequently used
features. These are preset by the app and cannot be changed. For example, to take a sele, touch and
hold the camera icon, and then touch Sele in the pop-up menu.
Add shortcuts to your home screen: Touch and hold an app icon on your home screen to bring up
the menu. Touch and hold the desired feature, and then drag it to your home screen to create a
shortcut. For example, you can add a shortcut for the camera's sele feature for quick access to the
sele camera.

Transfer Files Using Huawei Share

You can use Huawei Share to quickly transfer photos, videos and other les between Huawei devices.
Huawei Share uses Bluetooth to detect nearby Huawei devices and Wi-Fi to quickly transfer les
without using mobile data.
Huawei Share uses Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to transfer data. When Huawei Share is enabled, Wi-Fi
and Bluetooth are automatically enabled.
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Use Huawei Share to send les: Select the le you want to share and touch Share. Select the
receiving device from the list of nearby devices to send the le.
Use Huawei Share to receive les: Swipe down from the status bar, open the shortcuts panel, and
then touch to enable Huawei Share. Touch Accept when a le transfer notication is displayed.
Received les are saved to the Huawei Share folder in Files by default.

Smart Life

App Twin: Log in to Two Social Media Accounts at Once

Have you ever wished you could log in to two WeChat and Facebook accounts on your Tablet without
the hassle of constantly switching between them? App twin lets you log in to two WeChat and
Facebook accounts at the same time, allowing you to keep your work and private life separate.
The App twin feature only works with WeChat, QQ, LINE, Facebook, Snapchat, WhatsApp, and
Messenger. Download the latest versions of these apps before using this feature.
Open Settings. Go to Apps & notications > App twin and enable App twin for WeChat, QQ,
LINE, Facebook, Snapchat, WhatsApp, or Messenger as required.
When App twin is enabled, two WeChat, QQ, LINE, Facebook, Snapchat, WhatsApp, or Messenger
app icons are displayed on the home screen. This means that you can log in to two accounts at the
same time. Touch and hold the twinned app icon on the home screen to quickly disable App twin.
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More Features

Wi-Fi+: Your Smart Connectivity Assistant

Wi-Fi+ intelligently connects to Wi-Fi networks to save mobile data consumption. When your device
detects a known or free Wi-Fi network, it will automatically turn on Wi-Fi and connect to the network.
Your device will also automatically select the optimal network in the area for the best Internet
connection.
Once you have enabled Wi-Fi+, your device will:
l Automatically select and connect to the optimal network: Automatically select and connect to
Wi-Fi networks you've previously connected to, free networks, or your mobile data network,
depending on the signal strength at your current location.
l Automatically turn Wi-Fi on and off: Depending on the Wi-Fi networks you have connected to
previously, Wi-Fi will be automatically enabled or disabled in specic locations. This will prevent your
device from constantly searching for new networks.
This feature is not supported on Wi-Fi only tablets.
l Assess the quality of available networks: Evaluate currently available network hotspots and
prevent your device from automatically connecting to networks with no Internet connection.
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Clean Up Memory for Faster Performance

Does your Tablet slow down over time? Do you want to clean up your system storage but are unsure
which les to delete? Memory cleanup helps you quickly clear your cache, large and residual les, and
unused app les to speed up system performance and keep your Tablet in top shape.
When your system performance slows down or remaining storage space is low, Phone Manager will
remind you to clean up. You can follow the onscreen prompts to clean up your Tablet's memory and
free up storage space.
Clean: Scan for and clean up trash les and system cache to quickly free up memory and internal
storage space without affecting your Tablet usage.
Deep clean: Scan for redundant les including WeChat les, large les, videos, images, app residual
les, music les, unnecessary installation packages, unused les, and les that take up a lot of space,
and obtain cleaning suggestions based on the scan results. This helps you free up storage space
without accidentally deleting important les.
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Connecting to the Internet

Connect to Wi-Fi networks effortlessly with your device.

Connecting to a Wi-Fi network

1 Swipe down from the status bar to open the notication panel.
2 Touch and hold to open the Wi-Fi settings screen. 3 Switch on Wi-Fi. Your device will list all available Wi-Fi networks at your location. 4 Select the Wi-Fi network you want to connect to. If you select an encrypted network, you will also
need to enter the Wi-Fi password.

Connecting using mobile data

Before using mobile data, ensure that you have a data plan with your network provider to avoid
incurring excessive data charges. Mobile data is not supported on Wi-Fi only tablets.
1 Swipe down from the status bar to open the notication panel.
2 Touch to enable mobile data.
When you don't need to access the Internet, disable mobile data to save battery power and
reduce data usage.

Getting Help

Legal Notice

Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. 2018. All rights reserved.
This document, whether in part or whole, shall not be reproduced or transmitted in any way, shape,
or form without the prior written consent of Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. and its
("Huawei").
The product described in this document may include software that is the copyright of Huawei or its
licensors. Such software shall not be reproduced, distributed, modied, decompiled, disassembled,
afliates
decrypted, extracted, reverse engineered, leased, assigned, or sublicensed unless such restrictions are
prohibited by law or such actions are approved by the copyright holder.
Trademarks and Permissions
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Android™ is a trademark of Google Inc.
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any
use of such marks by Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. is under license.
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ENERGY STAR® MARK
For information related to ENERGY STAR®, please visit the website www.energystar.gov.
Other trademarks, products, services and company names mentioned herein may be the property of
their respective owners.
Notice
Some features of the product and its accessories described herein rely on the software installed or the
capacities and settings of the local network, and therefore may not be activated or may be limited by
local network operators or network service providers.
Therefore, the descriptions herein may not exactly match the purchased product or its accessories.
Huawei reserves the right to change or modify any information or specications contained in this
document at any time without prior notice and without any liability.
Third-Party Software Statement
Huawei does not own the intellectual property of the third-party software and applications that are
delivered with this product. Therefore, Huawei will not provide any warranty of any kind for third-
party software and applications. Neither will Huawei provide support to customers who use third-
party software and applications, nor be responsible or liable for the functions or performance of third-
party software and applications.
Third-party software and applications services may be interrupted or terminated at any time, and
Huawei does not guarantee the availability of any content or service. Third-party service providers
provide content and services through network or transmission tools outside of the control of Huawei.
To the greatest extent permitted by applicable law, it is explicitly stated that Huawei shall not
compensate or be liable for services provided by third-party service providers, or the interruption or
termination of third-party contents or services.
Huawei shall not be responsible for the legality, quality, or any other aspects of any third-party
software installed on this product, or for any uploaded or downloaded third-party works in any form,
including but not limited to texts, images, videos, or software etc. Customers shall bear the risk for
any and all effects, including incompatibility between the software and this product, which result from
installing software or uploading or downloading the third-party works.
This product is based on the open-source Android™ platform. Huawei has made necessary changes to
the platform. Therefore, this product may not support all the functions that are supported by the
standard Android platform or may be incompatible with third-party software. Huawei does not
provide any warranty or representation in connect with any such compatibility and expressly excludes
all liability in connection with such matters.
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All applicable export or import laws and regulations must be complied with and all necessary
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including the software and technical data, described in this document.

Personal Information and Data Security

The use of some functions or third-party applications on your device could result in your personal
information and data being lost or becoming accessible to others. Use the following measures to help
you protect your personal information:
l Put your device in a safe place to prevent unauthorised use.
l Set your device screen to lock and set a password or unlock pattern.
l Periodically back up personal information stored on your memory card or your device memory. If
you change to a different device, be sure to move or delete any personal information on your old
device.
l Do not open messages or emails from strangers to prevent your device from becoming infected
with a virus.
l When using your device to browse the Internet, do not visit websites that might pose a security risk
to avoid your personal information from being stolen.
l If you use services such as the portable Wi-Fi hotspot or Bluetooth, set passwords for these services
to prevent unauthorised access. Turn these services off when they are not in use.
l Install device security software and regularly scan for viruses.
l Be sure to obtain third-party applications from a legitimate source. Downloaded third-party
applications should be scanned for viruses.
l Install security software or patches released by Huawei or authorised third-party application
providers.
l Using unauthorised third-party software to update your device may damage your device or put your
personal information at risk. It is recommended that you update through your device's online
update feature or download
ofcial update packages for your device model from Huawei.
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l Some applications require and transmit location information. As a result, a third-party may be able
to share your location information.
l Some third-party application providers may collect detection and diagnostic information on your
device to improve their products and services.

For More Information

You can use the following methods to obtain more information about Huawei tablets:
l For product information and other details, please visit http://consumer.huawei.com/en.
l You can nd a list of local service hotlines, store addresses, service information (such as Warranty
policy), and more in HiCare.
To download product manuals, check FAQs, and view the Privacy Policy, please visit http://
consumer.huawei.com/en/.
To view important legal information on products, go to Settings > System > About tablet > Legal.
For more information, please visit http://consumer.huawei.com/en/.
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Gestures and Operation

Screenshots and Screen Recording

Take Scrolling Screenshots to Capture Entire Pages

Tired of having to take several screenshots to capture long articles or chat records? You can use your
Tablet's scrolling screenshot feature to take a screenshot that scrolls down to the bottom of the page,
capturing all the information on the page in a single screenshot.
Use shortcuts to take scrolling screenshot: Swipe down from the status bar, open the shortcuts
panel, then touch to take a scrolling screenshot. Touch within three seconds of taking the
screenshot and the screen will automatically scroll down and keep taking the screenshot. During the
scrolling process, touch the scrolling area to end the screenshot.
After taking the screenshot, touch or to edit or share the screenshot. The screenshot will be
saved in Gallery by default.
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Record Exciting Moments on Your Screen

The screen recording feature comes in handy when you are making tutorial videos or want to record
exciting gaming moments on your Tablet.
Screen recording will end if you make or answer a call.
Use shortcut to start recording: Swipe down from the status bar and open the shortcuts panel,
then touch to start recording the screen. To end the recording, touch in the upper left
corner of the screen.
Use combo key to start recording: Simultaneously press the Power button and the Volume up
button to begin recording. To end the recording, simultaneously press the Power button and the
Volume up button again.
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You can view screen recordings in Gallery.

Take a Screenshot of Your Entire Screen

Use combo key to take screenshot: Simultaneously press and hold the Power button and the
Volume down button to take a screenshot of the full screen.
Use shortcut switch to take screenshot: Swipe down from the status bar and open the shortcuts
panel, then touch to take a screenshot of the full screen.
After taking the screenshot, touch or to edit or share the screenshot. The screenshot will be
saved in Gallery by default.
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Home Screen

Display all shortcut switches Touch the shortcut switch to enable the corresponding feature
Touch and hold to
enter settings
Rearrange shortcut switches

Quick Switch

Use Shortcut Switches to Quickly Enable Frequently Used Features

Want to quickly enable or disable mobile data or Wi-Fi? Swipe down from the status bar and open the
shortcuts panel, then touch the corresponding shortcut switch to enable or disable a feature. Touch
and hold a shortcut switch icon to enter the feature's settings page.

Adjust the Position of Shortcut Switches to Your Liking

Adjust the positions of the shortcut switches to put the ones you use regularly at the top.
Swipe down from the status bar, open the shortcuts panel, and touch . From the shortcuts panel,
you can:
Rearrange shortcut switches: Touch and hold a shortcut switch and then drag the icon to a
position of your choice.
Add a shortcut switch: Drag a shortcut switch from the hidden area of the panel to the displayed
area, then touch BACK.
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Delete shortcut switches: Drag a shortcut switch from the displayed area of the panel to the hidden
area, then touch BACK.
Notication and Status Bar

Understanding Status Bar Icons

Use the status bar to view connection information, check the remaining battery level, and check for
new notications.
Status icons: Status icons tell you about your Tablet's status, including network connections, signal
strength, battery level, and time.
Status icons may vary according to your region or carrier.
Signal strength No signal
Connected over 4G+ Connected over 3G
Connected over 4G Connected over HSPA+
Connected over 2G Connected over LTE
Connected over HSPA Airplane mode enabled
VoLTE enabled Connected over Wi-Fi
Roaming Receiving location data from GPS
Bluetooth enabled Silent mode enabled
Wi-Fi network available Charging
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Vibration mode enabled Battery low
Alarms activated No SIM card found
Battery full
Notication icons: Notication icons are displayed on the left-hand side of the status bar when you
receive a new message,
notication, or reminder.
Missed calls New emails
Downloading data More notications
Upcoming events Uploading data
Synchronizing data Tablet memory full
Log in or synchronization error Synchronization failed
Connected to a VPN
Open the Notication Panel to Get Important Information
Want to ensure that you do not miss out on any important
bar, you can view real time notication information and your device's operating status.
notications? From your Tablet's status
When there is a notication reminder, you can turn on the screen and swipe down from the status bar
to view the notication. You can access notication and status bar settings in the following ways:
l Access notication and status bar settings when the screen is locked: Turn on the screen and
swipe down from the status bar, touch , enter your password, and then go to Apps &
notications > Notications & status bar.
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l Access notication and status bar settings when the screen is unlocked: Go to Settings
and then go to Apps & notications > Notications & status bar.
Customise Notications to Your Liking
Not a fan of the default notication reminders? You can customize notication reminders so that you
get notications the way you want them.
Go to
l Enable notications turn on screen: Enable Notications turn on screen. When your Tablet
screen is off, it will turn on when a notication is received.
l Set notication light to pulse: Enable Pulse notication light and the notication light will
icker when you receive new notications.
l Display more information in the status bar: Depending on your preferences, you can enable
Display carrier name and Display network speed. You can also set the
and choose how the Battery percentage is displayed.
Settings, then go to Apps & notications > Notications & status bar. You can:
Notication method

Screen Lock and Unlock

Set a Lock Screen Password to Protect Your Privacy

Personal photos, contact information, and banking apps, your Tablet stores a lot of sensitive
information. Set a lock screen password so that a password is required each time you unlock your
Tablet. A lock screen password helps to protect your private information if your Tablet is lost or
accessed by an unauthorised user.
Set a lock screen password: Open
passwords, and set the type of lock screen password you prefer.
Settings, go to Security & privacy > Screen lock &
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l Set a PIN: A PIN number is a sequence of digits. Entering a PIN to unlock your device is quick and
simple. For better security, use a long sequence of random numbers as your PIN. Go to Password >
PIN, follow the prompts to set up a PIN, then touch OK.
l Set a pattern: Unlock your device by drawing a preset pattern on the screen. For better security,
use a pattern that includes overlapping line segments. Go to Password > Pattern and draw the
same pattern twice. The pattern must connect at least 4 dots.
l Set a password: A password made up of numbers, letters, and special characters is more secure
than a PIN or pattern. For better security, use a password with 8 or more characters that includes
numbers, letters, and special characters. Please memorise the password so that you don't get locked
out of your device if you forget it. Go to Password > Password, follow the prompts to set up a
password, then touch OK.
l Unlock your device using a smart band: If your device supports unlocking with a smart band,
the screen will automatically light up when the band comes within 80 cm of your device. Swiping
on the screen will instantly unlock the device. Touch Smart unlock, and follow the onscreen
prompts to complete the setup.

Lock the Screen to Quickly Secure Your Tablet

If you don't use your Tablet for a set period of time, the screen will turn off and lock. As long as the
screen stays on, you can use your Tablet without needing to unlock the screen. Lock your screen
when you are not using your Tablet to protect your privacy and prevent mistaken inputs.
Set a lock screen password to help protect your privacy. You can lock your device in the following
ways:
Lock the screen instantly with the Power button: Press the Power button to lock the screen at
any time.
Lock the screen with one-touch screen lock: Pinch two ngers together on the home screen to
enter the editing screen. Touch Widgets > Screen Lock and add the Screen Lock widget to your
home screen. This helps reduce wear and tear on your power button. After leaving the home screen
editing mode, touch the Screen Lock widget to instantly lock your screen. To lock your screen this
way, rst switch to the home screen page where the Screen Lock widget is located.
You can also customise the lock screen style according to your preferences:
Change the lock screen style: Your device uses Magazine unlock by default. Open Settings. Go
to Security & privacy > Screen lock & passwords > Screen lock style and select the lock screen
style you that suits you.
Set a custom message as your lock screen signature:
Touch Lock screen signature to
display a custom message on the lock screen each time the screen lights up.
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Home Screen Management

Manage Home Screen Icons

Is your home screen cluttered with app icons? You can move or delete icons from the home screen or
sort and move them to folders for more convenient use.
Move a home screen icon: From the home screen, touch and hold an app until your Tablet vibrates,
then drag it to any position on the screen.
Delete an app: From the home screen, touch and hold the app you want to uninstall until your
Tablet vibrates, then drag it to . Follow the onscreen prompts to delete the app.
To ensure that the system runs normally, some preinstalled system apps cannot be uninstalled.
Create a folder to store app icons: From the home screen, touch and hold an app until your Tablet
vibrates, then drag it on top of another app. The two apps will now be placed in a new folder.
Delete a folder: Open the folder, touch , deselect all the apps, then touch OK. The folder will be
deleted automatically and all the apps in the folder will be moved to your home screen.
Rename a folder: Open the folder, touch the folder name and enter a new name.
Add or delete app icons from a folder: Open the folder, touch
required and then touch OK. The selected apps will be automatically added to the folder while the
deselected apps will be removed from the folder.
, select or deselect apps as
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Another way to remove an app from a folder is to touch and hold the app in the folder until your
Tablet vibrates, and then drag it to the home screen.

Manage Your Home Screen Widgets

Want to quickly add widgets such as one-touch lock screen, memo browser, or diary to 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, select a widget and drag it to an empty area on the home screen.
Check that there is enough empty space on the home screen to put the widget. If there is not
enough space, add another home screen page or free up some space on the current home screen
page.
Delete widgets: Touch and hold a widget on the home screen until your Tablet vibrates. Drag the
widget to Remove at the top of the screen.
Move widgets: Touch and hold a widget on the main screen until your Tablet vibrates, then drag the
widget to any position on the main screen.
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Contacts

Managing Business Cards

Business Card Management: Add and Share Business Cards with Ease

Find it laborious to enter the content of paper business cards into your Tablet contacts? Want an
easier way to share your Tablet contacts with friends? Business card management allows you to
conveniently add and share business cards.
Business card management supports the following features:
l Share your personal business card: Create your personal business card in your contacts and your
device will automatically generate a QR code. You can then quickly share your business card using
the QR code.
l Share contacts: Select the contact you want to share and touch the QR code at the top of the
contact details screen to quickly share the contact.

Share Contacts Using Electronic Business Cards

Share your business card: Open
your name, work address, telephone number, and other information. Then touch and your device
will automatically generate your QR code business card. You can share your business card directly
using the QR code. Alternatively, touch , select a sharing method, and follow the onscreen
instructions to share.
Contacts and touch Me to set your prole picture and enter
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Share contacts: Open Contacts, select the contact you want to share, and touch the QR code
icon in the upper right corner to share the contact using the QR code. You can also touch Share
contact, select a sharing method, and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the sharing
process.

Search Contacts

Open
For most accurate search results, ensure your device is displaying all contacts. On the contacts list
screen, go to > Display preferences, and touch All contacts.
l Drag the index on the side to quickly scroll through the list.
l In the search bar at the top of the contacts list, enter the contact name, initials, telephone number,
or email address, and the search results will be displayed below the search bar. You can also enter
multiple keywords for your search, such as "John London", and the system will quickly
matching contacts.
Contacts, in the contacts list, you can use the following search methods:
nd all
If an error occurs while you're searching for a contact, on the contacts list screen, go to >
Organise contacts, and then touch Rebuild index data.
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