User Guide
Contents
Exciting new features
Unboxing your phone
Transferring data
Pro camera mode 1
Smart fingerprint 2
Knuckle screenshots 3
Screen recorder 6
Opening two apps on one screen 8
Getting to know your phone 11
Inserting a SIM card and microSD card 12
Charging your phone 13
Turning your phone on and off 14
Using the Backup app to transfer data 15
Transferring data between your phone and a
computer 17
Copying contacts from an old phone to a new
phone 17
First use and initial setup
First use 19
Dual SIM settings 22
Connecting to the Internet 23
Themes and wallpaper 25
Notification and permission settings 27
Configuring the fingerprint sensor 28
Gestures and navigation settings 30
Installing apps
Installing an app from a microSD card 33
Installing an app shared by another phone 34
Uninstalling an app 36
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Getting to know your phone
Locking and unlocking the screen 37
Touchscreen gestures 39
Status and notification icons 40
Home screen 42
Notification 48
Using fingerprint recognition 51
Accessing applications 54
Personalizing your phone 57
Entering text 59
Tips and tricks
Adding contact details quickly 62
Taking snapshots when the screen is off 62
Perfect Selfie 63
Using time-lapse mode to fast forward the action 63
Taking photos while recording a video 64
Calling contacts when the screen is off 64
Using voice wakeup 65
Answering or rejecting a call using voice commands 65
Finding applications quickly 66
Using Wi-Fi+ to connect to the Wi-Fi network with the
strongest signal 67
Easy one-handed operation on large phones 67
Sharing your QR card 68
Using your phone while wearing gloves 68
Pocket mode 69
Rapidly adjusting the system volume 69
Using the floating dock instead of phone keys 70
Aligning home screen apps automatically 70
Touch-disable mode 71
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Call and Contacts
Opening the dialer 72
Answering or rejecting a call 75
Functions available during a call 76
Answering a third-party call 76
Making a conference call 77
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Viewing the call log 78
Turning on pocket mode 78
Call settings 79
Creating a contact 80
Adding contact details quickly 81
Importing or exporting contacts 82
Managing contacts 84
Finding a contact 85
Viewing contacts from different accounts 85
Adding a contact to your favorites 85
Contact groups 86
Messaging and Email
Viewing a text message 88
Sending a text message 88
Replying to a message 89
Deleting a thread 89
Managing messages 90
Managing common phrases 90
Adding an email account 91
Sending an email 92
Checking your emails 93
Managing VIP contacts 94
Configuring account settings 94
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Camera and Gallery
Accessing the viewfinder 96
Taking a photo 96
Capture modes 97
Time-lapse mode 104
Slow motion recording 105
Pro camera mode 105
Light Painting mode 107
Panoramic shots 111
Launching the camera from Gallery 113
Shooting a video 113
Video settings 114
Camera settings 115
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Viewing photos and videos 116
Adding notes to an image 118
Organizing photos and videos 119
Sharing images or videos 120
Editing an image 121
Using Camera or Gallery to scan a QR code 122
Music and Video
Adding songs to your phone 123
Searching for local music 123
Listening to music 124
Creating a playlist 125
Playing a playlist 126
Setting a song as the ringtone 126
Playing a video 126
Accessing the Internet
Using mobile data to access the Internet 128
Using Wi-Fi to access the Internet 128
Sharing your mobile Internet with other devices 130
Transferring data using Bluetooth 133
Transferring data using Wi-Fi Direct 134
Transferring data between your phone and a
computer 135
Transferring data between your phone and a USB
storage device 136
Multi-screen 138
Using NFC to transfer data between phones 138
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Backup and restore
Using the Backup app to back up and restore data 140
Restoring factory settings 141
Updating your phone 141
File management
Viewing files 143
Sharing files 144
Creating folders 145
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Renaming files 145
Copying, moving, or deleting files 145
Creating or extracting archives 146
Excluding small images 146
Storing private files in a Safe 146
Using your phone to view files shared by a
computer 148
Power management
Monitoring your power usage 150
Viewing power usage 150
Enabling the Ultra power plan 151
Closing background apps when the screen is
locked 152
Preventing background apps from accessing the
Internet 152
Configuring display and sound settings 153
Phone Manager – round-the-clock protection
for your phone
Optimizing your system 154
Managing data usage 155
Harassment filter 156
Battery management 157
App lock 157
Convenient features, making life easier for you
Calendar 158
Clock 160
Weather 162
Notepad 164
FM Radio 165
Calculator 166
Sound recorder 166
Mirror 168
Settings
Enabling location access 169
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Display settings 170
Sound settings 171
Changing the screen unlock method 171
Airplane mode 173
Using the floating dock 174
Setting your SIM card PIN 175
Setting up an account 175
Setting the date and time 176
Changing the system language 177
Accessibility features
About your phone's accessibility features 178
TalkBack 178
Captions 181
Using magnification gestures 181
Using the power button to end a call 183
Adjusting the screen response time 183
Color correction 183
Safety information
Contents
Safety information 184
Personal Information and Data Security 189
Legal Notice 190
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Exciting new features
Exciting new features
Pro camera mode
Photography is all about light and composition. When combined effectively, these two
elements can produce stunning, soul-stirring images. Pro camera mode lets you fine-tune
photos and gives you full control over composition, exposure, and shutter speed.
1
Open
Camera
and touch >
Professional
.
2
On the Pro camera settings screen, you can enable grid lines, or configure parameters
such as lighting, exposure, and shutter speed. For more information, refer to
camera settings.
•
Grid lines
3 grid, phi grid, or a spiral-shaped overlay. These overlays have been designed by
professionals to help you compose interesting, professional-looking shots.
•
Shutter speed and exposure control
screen to produce a perfectly-exposed shot. You can set the ISO, shutter speed,
white balance, exposure compensation, focus mode, and metering mode.
: Touch the icon at the top of the screen. You can choose from a 3 x
: Adjust the parameters at the bottom of the
Pro
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For more information, refer to Pro camera mode.
Smart fingerprint
Smart fingerprint makes using your phone even easier. Fingerprints aren't just for
unlocking. Touch the sensor with any finger to activate commonly-used features. Say
goodbye to tedious screen tapping.
1
Open
2
In the
enable.
•
Take photo/video
fingerprint sensor to take a picture.
•
Answer call
to answer it.
Settings
Touch and hold gesture
and select
: When using the camera viewfinder, touch and hold the
: When you have an incoming call, touch and hold the fingerprint sensor
Fingerprint ID
section, turn on switches for those features you want to
.
2
•
Stop alarm
disable it.
: When your alarm goes off, touch and hold the fingerprint sensor to
Knuckle screenshots
Exciting new features
Want to show off your video game achievements to your friends? Now, you can use a
knuckle to take a screenshot of the whole screen, or part of it.
1
Open
Settings
and select
Smart assistance
.
3
2
Touch
Motion control
•
Full screenshot
current screen in full.
Exciting new features
>
Smart screenshot
: Knock the screen firmly with your knuckle twice to capture the
and turn on the
Smart screenshot
switch.
•
Partial screenshot
around the area you want to capture, and then return to the starting point. Your
selection is displayed on screen; the area inside the blue line will be captured. You can
: Knock the screen firmly with your knuckle. Drag your knuckle
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also select the screenshot box at the top of the screen for different screenshot shapes.
Touch
to save a screenshot.
After creating a screenshot, touch
about sharing, refer to
Sharing images or videos.
Share
to share it with friends. For more information
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By default, screenshots are stored in
Gallery
, within the
Screenshots
folder.
Screen recorder
Use the screen recorder feature to teach friends and family how to use phone features
or record video game footage.
Before making a screen recording, ensure your phone is unlocked.
Starting the recording
You can enable screen recorder using one of the following methods:
•
Knock the screen twice with two knuckles, and then choose a video format.
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•
Press the volume up and power buttons simultaneously, and then choose a video
format.
While making a screen recording, you can also record sound by talking into the
microphone.
Stopping the recording
You can stop a screen recording using one of the following methods:
•
Knock the screen twice with two knuckles.
•
Press the volume up and power buttons simultaneously.
By default, video recordings are stored in
Gallery
, within the
Screen recordings
folder.
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Sharing screen recordings
Exciting new features
Open
Gallery
. Touch and hold the recording you want to share, and then touch
to share it with friends.
Opening two apps on one screen
Want to watch a film while you create this week's shopping list? This is now possible with
dual windows, a feature that lets you view two apps on screen at once.
You can enable dual windows using one of the following methods:
•
Swipe upwards with two fingers from the bottom of the virtual navigation bar.
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•
Touch and hold
•
If the screen is in portrait view, slide a knuckle across it horizontally. If the screen is in
landscape view, slide a knuckle across it vertically.
Recent
.
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Exciting new features
In dual windows view, the screen is divided into two windows. One app can be opened
in each window (for example, open
in one window and
Notepad
in the other).
Skiing with children this weekend
-Dinner with Amy on Sunday
Video
Drag the edge of a window to resize, or touch to open the dual windows menu:
•
Touch to swap the two windows.
•
Touch to switch to the app selection screen.
•
Touch to exit dual windows.
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Microphone
Front
camera
Headset
jack
Flash
Volume button
Fingerprint
scanner
Speaker
Power
button
Status
indicator Earpiece
Front camera
Proximity sensor
Noise reduction
microphone
Microphone
Card
slot
Micro USB port
Unboxing your phone
Getting to know your phone
The HUAWEI MATE 8 sports a Kirin 950 processor, a 6-inch full HD screen with 368 ppi,
a 4000 mAh battery, a full metal body, and a 16 MP rear camera. It comes with the all-
new EMUI 4.0 user interface, which offers a whole new range of smart, secure, and easy-
to-use features.
Do not cover the proximity sensor, as this will affect some of the phone's functions.
If you use a screen protector, do not cover the sensor. Use a screen protector that is
designed for your phone with a purpose-built hole for the sensor.
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Inserting a SIM card and microSD card
The HUAWEI MATE 8 features a 2-in-1 card slot, which is located on the upper left side
of the phone. You can insert two nano-SIM cards, or one nano-SIM card and one microSD
card.
Tips:
•
Ensure that the card is correctly oriented and keep the card tray level when inserting it
into your phone.
•
Only use standard nano-SIM cards. Inserting non-standard cards may damage the SIM
card tray.
•
Be careful not to hurt yourself or damage your phone when using the SIM eject tool.
•
Store the SIM eject tool out of the reach of children to prevent them from swallowing
it or hurting themselves.
1
Press and hold the power button, and then select to turn off your phone.
2
To remove the card tray, insert the SIM eject tool included with your phone into the
small hole next to the card tray.
3
Insert a SIM card or microSD card into the card tray.
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Unboxing your phone
4
Insert the card tray back into your phone in the correct orientation.
Charging your phone
The HUAWEI MATE 8 comes with optimized power management software and a 4000
mAh battery to deliver impressive battery life.
Using your battery
•
Your battery can be recharged hundreds of times, but all batteries have a limited
lifespan. If you notice a significant deterioration in your phone's battery life, contact
an authorized Huawei service center 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 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.
•
When charging your phone, only use genuine Huawei batteries, chargers, and USB
cables. Using third-party accessories may impair your phone's performance and
constitutes a safety hazard. 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.
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. If
the status indicator is red and the battery icon is
, the battery level is below 10%.
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Unboxing your phone
If the status indicator is yellow and the battery icon is , the battery level is
between 10% and 80%. If the status indicator is green and the battery icon is , the
battery level is between 80% and 100%. If the status indicator is green and the battery
icon is
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.
, the battery is fully charged and you can unplug the charging cable from
Turning your phone on and off
Before you can get started with your phone, you need to know how to turn it 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.
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Transferring data
Transferring data
Using the Backup app to transfer data
Easy backups help ensure you never lose your data. You can initiate a local backup to
copy data to your phone's internal storage or a microSD card.
Features may vary depending on your network operator.
Create new backup
Backup history
More settings
Backing up data to local storage
1
Open
2
Touch
3
Select the data you want to back up, and then follow the onscreen instructions to
perform the backup.
If data encryption is selected, enter a password when prompted and ensure you
remember it.
Backup
.
Encrypt your backup data
.
Password protection
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Transferring data
By default, backup data is saved to the
HuaweiBackup
folder in
Files
Restoring data from local storage
1
Open
2
Select the backup you want to restore.
Backup
.
If the backup data is encrypted, enter the encryption password when prompted.
.
3
Select the data you want to restore, and then touch
Restore
.
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Transferring data
Transferring data between your phone and a
computer
Use a computer to view photos stored on your phone, or transfer files between your
phone and a computer.
Connect your phone to a computer using a USB cable. Select
computer will automatically install any necessary drivers. Once installed, double-click the
new disk drive that appears to manage files. The drive name should be your phone model.
•
Photos
: View photos that are stored on your phone.
•
Files
: Transfer files between your phone and a computer.
Photos
or
Files
. Your
Touch for more
information
Touch to change the
USB connection
method
•
If no connection type is specified, your phone will remain in charging mode.
Copying contacts from an old phone to a new
phone
When you upgrade your phone, one of the first things you need to do is copy contacts
from your old device. Below are a number of easy methods you can use to copy contacts
from your old phone to your new phone.
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SIM card
Storage device
Bluetooth
Backup
Transferring data
Use the SIM import feature to copy SIM card contacts to your new
phone. For more information, refer to
SIM card.
If both phones support a microSD slot, export your contacts to a
microSD card in vCard format on the old phone, and then copy the
contacts to the new phone. For more information, refer to
Importing contacts from a storage device.
Enable Bluetooth on both your old and new phones, and transfer
contacts wirelessly. For more information, refer to
contacts using Bluetooth.
Use the Huawei Backup app on your old phone to export contacts
(if supported) and then use the same app on your new phone to
restore them. For details, see
restore data.
Using the Backup app to back up and
Importing contacts from a
Importing
Computer
Other methods
Sync contacts on your old phone to a computer, and then sync
these to a new phone using a phone manager.
•
Install social media apps and synchronize your contacts.
•
Log in to your Exchange account and synchronize your contacts.
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First use and initial setup
First use and initial setup
First use
Before using your phone, read the quick start guide that came with the phone and check
that the SIM card is inserted correctly. After you turn on your phone, the system will
guide you through the initial setup. Follow the onscreen setup instructions to start using
your new phone.
1
Select your language and region, and then touch
Next
.
2
Proceed to the
hotspots if there are any nearby. Select the network you want to connect to and then
enter the password to access the Internet.
Wi-Fi settings
screen. Your phone will automatically detect free Wi-Fi
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3
On the
Terms and Conditions
4
Follow the onscreen instructions to enable Wi-Fi+.
screen, accept the default settings and touch
First use and initial setup
Next page
.
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First use and initial setup
5
If your phone has a fingerprint sensor, follow the onscreen instructions to add a
fingerprint. After adding a fingerprint, you will also need to create a PIN or password
that you can use in combination with your fingerprint to unlock your phone.
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On the
Configuration successful
Wait for a moment and the EMUI interface should launch. You can now start using
your phone.
screen, touch
Begin
to complete the configuration.
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First use and initial setup
Enable or disable a SIM card
Select 3G/4G SIM
Select default SIM for data services
Select SIM card display mode
for phone calls
Dual SIM settings
Switch freely between two SIM cards. Manage your work and private life on one device.
This feature is only available on dual SIM phones.
Open
Settings
and touch
Dual card management
. You can configure both SIM cards
as desired.
•
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.
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First use and initial setup
Connecting to the Internet
Stay connected round the clock with your phone's Wi-Fi or mobile data connection.
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
1
Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel.
2
In the
Shortcuts
tab, touch and hold to open the Wi-Fi settings screen.
3
Turn on the Wi-Fi switch. Your phone will list available Wi-Fi networks.
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First use and initial setup
4
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 network operator.
1
Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel.
2
In the
Shortcuts
When you don't need to access the Internet, disable mobile data to save battery
power and reduce data usage.
tab, touch to enable mobile data.
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First use and initial setup
Themes and wallpaper
When you log in with your Huawei ID, you can download a range of different themes and
wallpapers to personalize your phone.
Changing the theme
Spice up your phone and configure a unique theme that reflects your personality.
Open
lock screen methods, wallpapers, app icons, fonts, and more.
Changing the wallpaper
Set your favorite photo or image as your phone's wallpaper.
1
Open
Themes
Settings
, select a theme, and then touch . Touch to mix and match
and select
Display
.
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2
Touch
Wallpaper
•
Set the wallpaper
, and then touch
: In the
Wallpapers
Lock screen wallpaper
or
Live wallpaper
tabs, select an image, and
then follow the onscreen instructions to set it as the wallpaper.
First use and initial setup
or
Home screen wallpaper
.
You can also open
>
Wallpaper
as
Gallery
, touch and hold an image, and then touch >
Set
. Follow the onscreen instructions to set the image as the wallpaper.
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First use and initial setup
•
Shake your phone to change the wallpaper
The wallpaper will change every time you shake your phone. Turn on the
switch, and then set
change
automatically change the wallpaper at the specified time interval.
Interval
and
: Turn on the
Album to display
Shake to change
. Your phone will
Notification and permission settings
switch.
Random
Manage app and notification permissions to improve your phone's privacy and security.
Configuring notification permissions
1
Open
Settings
and touch
Notification panel & status bar
>
Notification center
.
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First use and initial setup
2
Select an app to configure its notification permissions. For example, select
turn on the
you will receive status bar, home screen, and lock screen notifications.
Status bar, Banners
, and
Lock screen
switches. When you receive an email,
Configuring the fingerprint sensor
Email
and
If you don't trust ordinary unlock passwords, try fingerprint unlock. Use your fingerprint
to unlock the screen, access encrypted files and protected apps, and complete payments
in third-party payment apps.
1
Open
Settings
and select
Fingerprint ID
>
Fingerprint management
.
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First use and initial setup
2
Select
PIN
or
Password
password.
3
Once you have set a password, touch
4
Place your fingertip on the fingerprint sensor. Press down lightly on the sensor until
your phone vibrates. Repeat this step using different parts of your fingertip until your
phone has successfully added your fingerprint.
, and then follow the onscreen instructions to set a screen lock
Enroll
to add your fingerprint.
5
Once you have added your fingerprint, touch OK. You can now use your fingerprint to
unlock your phone.
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Gestures and navigation settings
You can control your phone easily using simple gestures. For example, flip your phone to
mute ringtones or hold it to your ear to answer calls or dial a number.
Gestures
Open
you want to enable.
•
Flip
•
Pick up
and timers.
•
Raise to ear
can also hold the phone to your ear when viewing call log details or contact details to
call someone. When calling in handsfree mode or with a Bluetooth headset, you can
raise the phone to your ear to switch to earpiece mode.
Settings
: Mute sounds and disable vibrations for incoming calls, alarms, and timers.
: Pick up the phone to reduce the ringtone volume for incoming calls, alarms,
. Touch
: When there is an incoming call, hold the phone to your ear to answer. You
Smart assistance
>
Motion control
and then select the motions
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•
Tilt
: In home screen editing mode, touch and hold an icon or widget and tilt your
phone to the left or right to move the icon to the next screen.
•
Smart screenshot
in full, or capture part of the screen by using your knuckle to draw a closed shape on
the screen. Knock twice on the screen using two knuckles to start or stop screen
recording.
: Knock twice on the screen using your knuckle to capture the screen
•
Draw
: Use your knuckle to draw a letter on the screen and launch a predefined app.
•
Dual windows gesture
enable dual windows.
: Use your knuckle to draw a straight line across the screen and
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Navigation bar
First use and initial setup
Open
Settings
, and then touch
Smart assistance
>
Navigation bar
to configure the
navigation bar.
Toggle the hide navigation bar function
Choose a custom navigation bar layout
Choose a custom navigation bar layout. If you select a navigation bar containing ,
you can touch for fast access to the notification panel.
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Installing apps
Installing apps
Installing an app from a microSD card
You can save installation packages to a microSD card and share them with other phones.
•
Installation packages from third-party sources may contain viruses or malicious
software and should be installed with caution. It is preferable to only install apps
that were downloaded from trusted sources.
•
Before installing an app from a microSD card, touch
Security
permission to install third-party apps. After installing an app, make sure that you
return to
switch.
and turn on the
Settings
>
Advanced settings
Unknown sources
>
Security
switch. This grants your phone
Settings
and turn off the
>
Advanced settings
Unknown sources
>
1
Copy the installation package to the microSD card.
2
Insert the microSD card into your phone.
3
Locate the installation package on the microSD card and touch to install.
After installation, the app will be visible on your home screen.
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Installing apps
Installing an app shared by another phone
If your friends have an app you would like on their phone, they can send it to your phone
using Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct.
•
Before using Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct to receive apps, touch
settings
phone permission to install third-party apps. After installing an app, make sure
that you return to
Unknown sources
•
App sharing using Wi-Fi Direct is only supported when both the sender and
recipient use Huawei phones.
>
Security
and turn on the
Settings
switch.
>
Advanced settings
Unknown sources
>
Security
switch. This grants your
Settings
and turn off the
>
Advanced
1
Enable Bluetooth on both phones and pair them. Alternatively, enable Wi-Fi on both
phones and establish a Wi-Fi Direct connection. For more information, refer to
Enabling Bluetooth and pairing your phone with another device and Transferring data
using Wi-Fi Direct.
2
On the other phone, go to the home screen and touch and hold the app you want to
share. Drag it to the
to share the app.
icon at the top of the screen. Select
Bluetooth
or
Wi-Fi Direct
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Installing apps
3
A
File transfer
To view transfer progress, swipe down from the status bar and open the notification
panel.
dialog box will appear on your phone. Touch
Accept
to accept the file.
4
Once the transfer is complete, touch the message in the notification panel to open the
folder where the file is stored. Touch the installation package to install the app.
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Installing apps
5
After installing the app, touch
DONE
. The app will then be visible on your home screen.
Uninstalling an app
You can free up space on your phone by removing unused apps. This will boost your
phone's performance.
•
Some pre-installed system apps cannot be removed.
•
HiApp
features may vary depending on your network operator.
•
On the home screen, touch and hold the app you want to uninstall and drag it to the
icon.
•
Touch
Settings
>
Apps
, select the app you want to uninstall, and then touch
Uninstall
.
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Getting to know your phone
Getting to know your phone
Locking and unlocking the screen
Locking the screen
•
Method 1: Press the power button to manually lock the screen.
•
Method 2: After being idle for a specified period of time, the screen will lock
automatically.
To change the screen-off time, touch
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.
Settings
, and then touch
Display
>
Sleep
.
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Getting to know your phone
Magazine Unlock
Magazine Unlock brings your lock screen to life. Each magazine contains a selection of
images that are displayed in turn when your screen is locked.
Swipe up from the bottom of the lock screen to display the Magazine Unlock options.
Add image to favorites
Configure lock screen type, image
update method, and magazine type
App shortcuts
View, add, or delete images from your magazine
Swipe up to open the camera
Add magazines to the viewing list
: Touch >
Subscriptions
to add your favorite
magazines to the viewing list.
Updating your Magazine Unlock images requires an Internet connection. Set your
phone to update images over Wi-Fi to avoid excessive data usage. Touch , and
then turn on the
Manage your Magazine Unlock images
Add images to your favorites
Auto-update over Wi-Fi
: Touch to add or delete images.
: Touch to add an image to your favorites and prevent
switch.
your phone from automatically replacing it with a new image when a magazine is
updated.
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Touchscreen gestures
You can use simple touchscreen gestures to perform a variety of tasks, such as open apps,
scroll through lists, and zoom images.
Touch
: Touch an item once. For example, touch to
select an option or open an app.
Double touch
twice in quick succession. For example, double touch
an image to zoom in or out.
Touch and hold
the screen for at least 2 seconds. For example, touch
and hold a blank area on the home screen to enter
the home screen editing mode.
Swipe
: Swipe your finger on the screen. For
example, in the
panel, 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.
: Touch the target area of the screen
: Touch and hold the target area of
Notifications
tab in the notification
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Drag
: Touch and hold an item and then move it to
another position. For example, you can use this
gesture to rearrange apps and widgets on the home
screen.
Spread fingers apart
the screen. For example, spread two fingers apart to
zoom in on a picture or web page.
Pinch fingers together
on the screen. For example, pinch two fingers
together to zoom out on a picture or web page.
Swipe up with two fingers
using two fingers. For example, swipe up on the
virtual navigation bar with two fingers to enable dual
windows mode.
: Spread two fingers apart on
: Pinch two fingers together
: Swipe up on the screen
Status and notification icons
Status and notification icons may vary according to your region or network operator.
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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 information.
Signal strength No signal
Connected over GPRS Connected over 3G
Connected over EDGE Connected over HSPA
Connected over HSPA+
Connected over CDMA2000
1X
Connected over LTE Roaming
Airplane mode enabled Bluetooth on
Receiving location data from
GPS
Vibration mode enabled
Silent mode enabled Alarms enabled
Charging Battery full
Battery low No SIM card found
Headset plugged in
Notification icons
Notification icons are displayed on the left-hand side of the status bar when you receive
a new message or notification.
Missed calls Call in progress
New emails New messages
Select an input method New voicemail
Connected to Wi-Fi Wi-Fi network available
Downloading data Uploading data
Upcoming events Phone memory full
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Synchronizing data Synchronization failed
Login or synchronization
problem
Portable Wi-Fi hotspot on Connected to a VPN
USB tethering on USB debugging mode enabled
More notifications
Home screen
Getting to know your home screen
Your home screens are where you can find your favorite widgets and all your apps. We
removed the application list to give you a more convenient and direct path to your apps.
Status bar: Displays notifications and status icons
Display area: Displays app icons, folders, and widgets
Virtual navigation bar keys
•
Back
: Touch to return to the previous screen or close a n app. When e nterin g text ,
touch to close the onscreen keyboard.
•
Home
: Touch to return to the home screen.
•
Recent
: Touch to access the list of recently used apps, or touch and hold to enable
dual windows mode.
:
Screen position indicator: Indicates which home screen is displayed
Dock: Displays frequently used applications
Navigation bar: Displays virtual navigation keys
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Switching between home screens
Getting to know your phone
Swipe left or right to view the extended home screens. Touch
default home screen.
On the home screen, pinch two fingers together or touch and hold a blank area on the
screen to enter the home screen editing mode. You can:
•
Set the default home screen
chosen home screen as the default home screen.
: Touch at the top of the home screen to set the
Home
to return to the
•
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 bottom of a blank screen.
Automatic screen rotation
When you rotate your phone, some apps will automatically adjust the screen orientation
to make them easier to use. This feature also lets you use tilt-controlled applications,
such as racing games.
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Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, and then touch
rotate
in the
Shortcuts
tab to enable or disable automatic screen rotation.
Auto-
Organizing applications and widgets on the home screen
Adding a widget to the home screen
Add frequently used widgets to the home screen for quick access.
On the home screen, pinch two fingers together to enter home screen editing mode.
Widgets
Touch
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.
and select a widget. The widget will be added to a blank area on the home
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Moving a widget or icon
On the home screen, touch and hold a widget or app icon until your phone vibrates. You
can then drag the app icon or widget to the desired location.
Deleting a widget or icon
On the home screen, touch and hold the app icon or widget you want to delete until
is displayed at the top of the screen. Drag the unwanted app icon or widget to .
After you have moved/deleted an app icon, a blank space will appear on the home
screen. You can sort app icons automatically; for more information, refer to Aligning
home screen apps automatically.
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Creating a folder
You can create home screen folders to organize your apps by type. For example, you can
Games
create a
folder that contains all of your game apps.
On the home screen, drag an icon on top of another icon to create a folder containing
both apps. To rename the folder, open the folder and then touch the folder name.
Hiding applications
On the home screen, spread two fingers apart. Touch , select the apps you want to
hide, and then touch OK. Apps will not appear on the home screen after they have been
hidden.
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Taking a screenshot
Your phone offers a quick and convenient way to take screenshots and share them with
your friends.
By default, screenshots are saved to the
Using the power and volume down buttons to take a screenshot
Press the power and volume down buttons at the same time to take a screenshot.
Using the screenshot shortcut switch
Open the notification panel, and then touch in the
screenshot.
Screenshots
folder in
Shortcuts
Gallery
.
tab to take a
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Using your knuckle to take a screenshot
You can use your knuckle to take a screenshot of the whole screen, or part of it. For more
information, refer to
Touch
Share
when viewing a screenshot to share it with your friends.
Smart fingerprint.
Notification
Status indicator
The status indicator on your phone indicates the following status information:
•
Blinking red: The battery level is extremely low.
•
Steady red (when charging): The battery level is low.
•
Steady yellow (when charging): The battery level is medium.
•
Steady green (when charging): The battery is almost full or already full.
•
Blinking green: There are unread messages or notifications.
Reminders
Reminders let you know if you have notifications. For example, the number on the phone
icon indicates the number of missed calls.
Open apps with reminders to view more details about the notifications.
If you want to disable reminders for an app, pinch two fingers together on the home
screen to enter home screen editing mode, and then touch
app icons
and turn off the switch next to the corresponding app.
More settings
>
Badge
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Notification panel
Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel and view notifications.
Touch to view notification details
Swipe left or right to dismiss
notifications
Clear all notifications
Swipe left on the notification panel to go to the shortcuts tab.
Shortcut switches
Adjust screen brightness
You can edit the shortcuts tab. Swipe up on the shortcuts tab, and then touch
to display all the shortcuts. Drag the shortcut icons to the desired location to
rearrange their layout.
Edit
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Viewing notifications on the lock screen
You can view new notifications (such as missed calls and messages) on the lock screen.
1
Open
2
Touch
switch to enable lock screen notifications.
By default, your phone will only display lock screen notifications for certain apps. If
you want to enable lock screen notifications for more apps, refer to Notification and
permission settings.
Once you have enabled lock screen notifications, new notifications will be displayed on
the lock screen. Swipe right on a notification to view more detailed information.
Settings
Screen lock & passwords
.
, and then turn on the
Show detailed notification info
Notification panel and status bar settings
Open
down and display settings for the notification panel and status bars.
Configuring the drop-down settings
•
Touch
phone will go to the notifications tab if you have new notifications; otherwise it will
go to the shortcuts tab.
Settings
Drag actions
, and then touch
>
Smart selection
Notification panel & status bar
. When you open the notification panel, your
to configure the drop-
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•
Touch
Drag actions
status bar to open the notifications tab, or swipe down from the right of the status bar
to open the shortcuts tab.
•
Turn on the
is locked.
You cannot access the notification panel from the lock screen if you have set a screen
lock password.
Configuring the display settings
>
Notifications left, shortcuts right
Notification panel
. Swipe down from the left of the
switch to access the notification panel when the screen
Turn the
switches on or off to configure the content that is displayed in the status bar.
Display carrier name, Display network speed
, or
Remaining battery percentage
Using fingerprint recognition
In addition to waking and unlocking the screen, the fingerprint sensor can also be used
to take a photo, answer an incoming call, and disable an alarm.
Adding a fingerprint for the first time
To better protect your privacy, you can only use the fingerprint screen unlock feature
PIN
or
when the unlock method is set to
1
Open
2
Touch
3
Select
PIN or password.
4
Once you have set a PIN or password, touch
5
Place your fingertip on the fingerprint sensor. Press down lightly on the sensor until
your phone vibrates. Repeat this step using different parts of your fingertip until your
phone has successfully added your fingerprint.
Settings
Fingerprint ID
PIN
or
Password
.
>
Fingerprint management
, and then follow the onscreen instructions to set a screen lock
Password
.
.
Enroll
to add your fingerprint.
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6
Once you have added your fingerprint, touch OK. You can now use your fingerprint to
unlock your phone.
You will be asked to enter your backup PIN or password when you restart your phone
or if fingerprint recognition fails.
Adding, deleting, or editing fingerprints
1
Open
2
Touch
3
Enter the screen lock password, and then touch
4
In the
•
Touch
•
Touch a previously added fingerprint to rename or delete it.
Settings
Fingerprint ID
Fingerprint list
New fingerprint
.
>
Fingerprint management
Next
.
section, you can:
to add other fingerprints. You can add up to five fingerprints.
Accessing Safe with your fingerprint
Before you can access Safe with your fingerprint, you need to enable
you have enabled Safe, you will be prompted to associate a fingerprint with your
account. Touch
can also enable this feature as follows:
1
Open
Associate
Settings
to access Safe using your fingerprint. If you skip this step, you
.
Safe
in
Files
. Once
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2
Touch
Fingerprint ID
3
Enter the screen lock password, and then touch
4
Touch
Access safe
password and enable fingerprint recognition.
>
Fingerprint management
, and then follow the onscreen instructions to enter your Safe
.
Next
.
Accessing App Lock with your fingerprint
Getting to know your phone
Before you can access App Lock with your fingerprint, you need to enable
Phone Manager
fingerprint with your account. Touch
using your fingerprint. If you skip this step, you can also enable this feature as follows:
1
Open
2
Touch
3
Enter the screen lock password, and then touch
4
Touch
Lock password and enable fingerprint recognition.
. Once you have enabled App Lock, you will be prompted to associate a
Settings
Fingerprint ID
Access app lock
.
Phone Manager
>
Fingerprint management
, and then follow the onscreen instructions to enter your App
to access App Lock and locked apps
.
Next
.
App lock
in
Fingerprint sensor touch gestures
Touch the sensor with any finger to perform common tasks. Say goodbye to tedious
screen tapping.
1
2
3
Open
Touch
In the
enable.
Settings
Fingerprint ID
Touch and hold gesture
.
.
section, turn on switches for features you want to
•
Take photo/video
fingerprint sensor to take a picture.
•
Answer call
to answer it.
•
Stop alarm
disable it.
: When using the camera viewfinder, touch and hold the
: When you have an incoming call, touch and hold the fingerprint sensor
: When your alarm goes off, touch and hold the fingerprint sensor to
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Accessing applications
Opening and switching between applications
Opening applications from the lock screen
Press the power button to wake the screen, and then swipe up on the icon to open
the camera app. You can also swipe up from the bottom of the screen and touch a
shortcut icon to quickly launch the corresponding app.
Opening an application from the home screen
On the home screen, touch an icon to open the corresponding app.
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Switching between applications
Getting to know your phone
To switch to another app, touch
the icon of the app you want to open.
Home
to return to the home screen, and then touch
Searching for applications
Finding an application
•
Swipe left or right to search for the desired app.
•
Swipe down from the middle of the screen to access the search bar, and then enter the
name of the app that you are looking for. The search results will be displayed
underneath the search bar. For more information, refer to
Viewing recently used applications
Touch
Viewing recently used applications.
Recent
to display the list of recently used apps. For more information, refer to
Finding applications quickly.
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Searching for hidden applications
On the home screen, spread two fingers apart to view your hidden apps.
Viewing recently used applications
Touch
•
Touch a thumbnail to open the corresponding app.
•
Swipe left or right to display recently used apps.
•
Swipe up on a thumbnail to close the corresponding app.
Recent
to display the list of recently used apps.
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•
Swipe down on a thumbnail to lock the corresponding app. will appear next to the
application. Swipe down again on the thumbnail to unlock the app.
•
Touch to close all unlocked apps.
Personalizing your phone
Simple home screen
The simple home screen uses larger icons and fonts and was designed with older users in
mind.
1
Open
2
Touch
screen.
3
On the simple home screen, you can:
•
Touch app icons or widgets to open them.
•
Touch and hold an icon to enter home screen editing mode and add or delete app
icons.
Settings
Home screen style
.
>
Simple
, and then touch to enable the simple home
•
Touch
Others
to open the app list and view or open apps.
•
Touch to add contacts or apps to the home screen.
•
Touch
Standard home
to exit the simple home screen.
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Changing the theme
You can change the home screen wallpaper, icon style, font, and more. For more
information, refer to
Themes and wallpaper.
Changing the wallpaper
You can set your favorite images or photos as your phone's wallpaper. For more
information, refer to
Themes and wallpaper.
Assigning ringtones to contacts
You can assign a unique ringtone to each contact so that you can easily tell who is
contacting you.
1
Open
2
Select the desired contact, and then touch
3
Select the desired ringtone or music file, and then touch .
Contacts
.
Phone ringtone
.
Set a ringtone for this contact
For more information on how to configure call and message ringtones and vibration
settings, refer to
Sound settings.
Changing the font size
The phone's font size can be increased to make it easier for older users to use their
phone.
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Open
•
View mode
Select
•
Font size
The
app.
Settings
, and then touch
Display
. You can configure the following settings:
: Change the size of the font, images, and other user interface elements.
Large
to increase the font size or
The selected display mode
Small
to fit more content on one screen.
Switch display mode and view
a preview
: Set the system font size.
Extra large
font size will only be displayed in messages, contacts, and the dialer
Entering text
Switching text input methods
You can switch between text input methods as desired.
1
On the text input screen, swipe down from the status bar to open the notification
panel.
2
Touch
Select input method
method.
If there are no input methods to choose from, go to
>
settings
Language & input
in the
Notifications
>
Default keyboard
tab, and then select the desired input
Settings
>
Configure input methods
, touch
Advanced
, and then
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turn on the switch next to the corresponding input method.
Toggle between upper and lower case
Enter numbers and symbols
Enter a space
Touch and hold to choose another input method
Enter a period
Touch and hold to enter symbols
Backspace
Switch to voice input
Enter a comma
Touch and hold to open the input
options menu
U
Huawei Swype input method
You can quickly enter words by swiping on the keyboard.
Getting to know your phone
Swipe letters to input words
Toggle between upper and lower case
Input method settings
Enter a space
Toggle Chinese and English input
Enter numbers and symbols
Android input method
Editing text
You can select, cut, copy, and paste text on your phone.
Backspace
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•
Select text
or less text, or touch
•
Copy text
•
Cut text
•
Paste text
: Touch and hold the text to bring up . Drag or to select more
: Select text and touch
: Select text and touch
: Touch and hold where you want to insert the text, and then touch
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Copy
.
Cut
.
Getting to know your phone
Paste
.
•
Share text
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Share
to select a sharing method.
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Tips and tricks
Adding contact details quickly
Use the camera to take a photo of a contact card. Your phone will recognize the contact
details and add them automatically. In
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Taking snapshots when the screen is off
Ever missed a great photo opportunity because you couldn't turn on the camera in time?
Now you can take rapid snapshots with your phone, even when the screen is off.
, touch
Business cards
>
Scan
.
On the camera settings screen, touch
snapshot
down button twice. The phone will take a photo and display how fast it was captured.
For more information, refer Ultra Snapshot.
Ultra snapshot
>
Open camera and take quick
. When the screen is off, point your phone at a subject and press the volume
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Perfect Selfie
Enable perfect selfie mode and configure your custom beauty settings to make sure you
shine in group photos.
On the camera settings screen, touch
then configure your custom beauty settings.
Next, switch to
face and apply your custom beauty settings to make sure you stand out in a group shot.
For more information, refer to Perfect Selfie mode.
Beauty
mode and touch to take a photo. Your phone will detect your
Perfect selfie
. Turn on the
Perfect selfie
switch and
Using time-lapse mode to fast forward the action
Time-lapse mode lets you capture and accelerate subtle changes in scenery, such as a
sunrise, sunset, or the movement of clouds.
On the camera screen, swipe left or right to switch to
and then touch
to start capturing video.
Time-lapse
. Hold the phone steady,
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For more information, refer to Time-lapse mode.
Taking photos while recording a video
Ever wanted to take a photo while capturing a video?
On the camera screen, swipe left or right to switch to
touch
to take photos.
Video
. While recording a video,
Calling contacts when the screen is off
Enable quick calling to ring people even when the screen is switched off. To enable quick
calling, refer to Enabling quick calling.
When the screen is off, press and hold the volume down button. When you hear the alert
sound, say the name of the contact you want to call. Your phone will automatically call
the contact.
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Using voice wakeup
Tips and tricks
Open
the
wakeup commands. You can:
•
•
Settings
Voice wakeup
Find your phone
location.
Make a call
Voice wakeup only recognizes English voice commands.
. Touch
switch and follow the onscreen instructions to enter your voice
: Say "OK phone, call Jane". Your phone will make a call to Jane.
Smart assistance
: Say "OK phone, where are you?". Your phone will ring to reveal its
>
Voice control
>
Voice wakeup
, then touch
Answering or rejecting a call using voice
commands
Go to
with voice control
Settings
, touch
switch.
Smart assistance
>
Voice control
, then turn on the
Answer calls
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If your hands are occupied when a call comes in, simply say "Answer" or "Decline" to
answer or decline the call.
Touch
Voice command language
to change the voice command language.
Finding applications quickly
When you have lots of apps installed on your phone, you can use the search feature to
save yourself looking for an app screen by screen.
Swipe down from the middle of the screen to access the search bar, and then enter the
name of the app that you are looking for. The search results will be displayed underneath
the search bar.
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Using Wi-Fi+ to connect to the Wi-Fi network with the strongest signal
After enabling Wi-Fi+, your phone will monitor Wi-Fi networks and mobile data and
select the connection with the best signal and fastest data transfer speeds.
Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel. In the
touch and hold
For more information, refer to Connecting to the Wi-Fi network with the strongest signal.
and select
Wi-Fi+
. Turn on the
Wi-Fi+
switch to enable this feature.
Shortcuts
tab,
Easy one-handed operation on large phones
Open
turn on the one-handed mode switch.
Settings
. Select
Smart assistance
>
One-hand UI
>
Mini screen view
and then
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Sharing your QR card
Share your contact details with new friends using a QR code and wave goodbye to the
hassle of manually entering phone numbers. On the contact details screen, touch the QR
code at the top of the screen to display your personal QR code.
Using your phone while wearing gloves
With gloves mode enabled, you can continue to use your phone easily even in the coldest
of weather.
Open
Settings
, and then touch
Smart assistance
>
Gloves mode
.
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Pocket mode
If you often miss calls when your phone is in your pocket, try enabling pocket mode. Your
phone gradually increase the ringtone volume and vibration intensity when you receive
an incoming call.
To enable pocket mode, open
on the
Pocket mode
switch.
Dialer
. Touch >
Settings
in the
Dialer
tab and turn
Rapidly adjusting the system volume
When playing games or listening to music in public places, you may want to reduce the
volume to avoid disturbing others. Likewise, in noisy places, you may need to increase
your ringtone volume to avoid missing important calls. Adjusting the volume on your
phone is quick and easy.
On any screen, press the volume buttons on the side of the phone to adjust the volume.
Touch
phone calls.
to adjust individual volume levels for ringtones, multimedia, alarms, and
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Using the floating dock instead of phone
keys
The floating dock gives you rapid access to frequently-used phone functions, making it
easier to use your phone with one hand. Once enabled, the floating dock is displayed on
most screens. You can use the floating dock to quickly perform common tasks, such as
returning to the home screen or cleaning up phone memory.
Open
Settings
switch.
, touch
Smart assistance
>
Floating dock
, and then turn on the
Floating dock
Aligning home screen apps automatically
Gaps may appear on the home screen after you uninstall apps or move them into folders.
You can arrange apps neatly on the home screen by using the automatic align feature.
Pinch two fingers together to enter home screen editing mode. Touch
Shake
then turn on the
editing mode. Shake your phone to realign app icons and fill any gaps.
switch. Touch and hold the home screen to enter home screen
More settings
and
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Touch-disable mode
When your phone is in a pocket or a bag, accidental presses might cause it to dial a
number or waste your mobile data. To prevent accidental presses, switch on touch-
disable mode.
Open
switch. If you switch on your phone while the top of the screen is covered, you will be
unable to swipe the screen. The touchscreen will function properly once you uncover the
top of the screen.
Settings
, touch
Smart assistance
, and then turn on the
Touch-disable mode
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Call and Contacts
1
2
Call and Contacts
Opening the dialer
Smart dialing
Enter the name or initials of a contact in the dialer. Your phone will show contacts that
match.
1
Open
2
Enter the name or initials of a contact in the dialer (for example, John Smith or JS).
Your phone will search your contacts and call log and list the results above the dialer.
Dialer
.
3
From the list, select the contact you want to call. If your phone has dual SIM support,
touch or to make a call.
4
Touch to end the call.
Enabling quick calling
Call people quickly even when the screen is switched off.
1
Open
2
Touch >
Once quick calling is enabled, press and hold the volume down button when the screen
is off. When you hear the alert sound, say the name of the contact you want to call. The
phone will dial their number.
Dialer
on the home screen.
Settings
>
Quick calling
and then turn on the
Quick calling
switch.
Making a call from Contacts
1
Open
Contacts
.
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1
2
1
2
1
Open
2
Touch the search bar and enter the name or initials of the person you want to call. For
more information on searching for contacts, refer to
3
Touch the contact's number. If your phone has dual SIM support, touch or to
Contacts
.
Finding a contact.
initiate the call.
Making a call from the call log
View incoming and outgoing calls in the call log and dial the corresponding numbers.
1
Open
2
Slide the list up and down to view all calls. Touch the name or number of the person
Dialer
.
that you want to call. If your phone has dual SIM support, touch
or to initiate
the call.
Making an emergency call
In the event of an emergency, you can make emergency calls from your phone, even
without a SIM card. However, you must be in an area with network coverage.
1
Open
2
Enter the emergency number for your location in the dialer, and then touch .
Dialer
.
You can dial an emergency number even when the screen is locked. On the lock
screen, touch
Emergency call
, enter your local emergency number, and then touch
.
The ability to make emergency calls can depend on local regulations and network
operators in your region. Poor network usability or environmental interference may
prevent your call from being connected. Never rely solely on your phone for essential
communication during emergencies.
Speed-dialing
Configure speed-dialing for people you call frequently. Simply touch and hold a number
key to dial their number.
1
is the default key for voicemail. It cannot be used as a speed-dial number.
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1
2
1
2
1
Open
2
Touch and hold a number key to associate it with a contact.
3
Return to the dialer and touch and hold a number key to call the associated contact. If
Dialer
.
you are using a dual SIM phone, touch and hold a number key, and then select
or
to call the associated contact.
To delete a key association, open the dialer and touch >
Select the contact association you want to remove and then touch
number
.
Settings
Clear assigned
>
Speed dial
Making an international call
Before making a long-distance call, contact your network operator to activate an
international calling or roaming service.
1
Open
2
On the dialer screen, touch and hold the 0 key to enter a + symbol, and then enter the
Dialer
.
international code, area code, and phone number.
3
Touch . If your phone has dual SIM support, touch or .
Auto redial
Do you find it frustrating when a call fails to connect? Auto redial can keep redialing a
contact's number until your call is connected.
.
•
Single redial
: The first time a call does not connect or is interrupted, your phone will
display the single redial screen. Touch to redial the number once.
•
Infinite redial
: If the single redial fails, your phone will display the infinite redial
screen. Touch to redial the number until the call connects.
•
Ensure you touch promptly. The redial screen will close if you don't redial
within 10 seconds.
•
To cancel a redial attempt, touch .
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Answering or rejecting a call
When a call comes in, you can press the volume button to mute the ringtone.
While the screen is locked:
•
Drag right to answer the call.
•
Drag left to reject the call.
•
Touch to reject the call and send the caller a custom or predefined text message.
•
Touch to configure a callback reminder.
While the screen is unlocked:
•
Touch to answer the call.
•
Touch to reject the call.
•
Touch to reject the call and send the caller a custom or predefined text message.
•
Touch to configure a callback reminder.
On the dialer screen, touch >
predefined text messages.
Settings
>
Reject calls with SMS
to edit the
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Functions available during a call
During a call, your phone will display an in-call menu.
Call and Contacts
Open Calendar
Mute the call
Start a three-way call
Enable hands-free mode
•
Hide the in-call menu
: Touch
Home
or
Return
Place the current call on hold
View your notes
Display your contacts
Open the dialer
End the call
. To return to the in-call menu,
touch the green status bar at the top of the screen.
•
Start a three-way call
: Please contact your network operator to find out how to use
this feature. For more information, refer to Making a conference call.
•
Adjust the volume
: Press the volume up button to increase the volume, or the volume
down button to decrease the volume.
Answering a third-party call
Before enabling this feature, check that you have subscribed to a call holding service
and enabled call waiting on your phone. For more information on enabling call
waiting, refer to Enabling call waiting. For details, contact your network operator.
1
When in a call, if you receive another incoming call, touch . You can then answer
the incoming call, while holding the other line.
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2
Touch to switch between the two calls.
Making a conference call
It is easy to set up a conference call using the multi-party call feature on your phone. Call
one number (or receive a call), and then call another number to add it to the conference
call.
Conference calling requires network support. Please ensure you have activated this
service. For details, contact your network operator.
1
Call the first participant.
2
Once the call is connected, touch , and then dial the second participant's number.
The first participant will be placed on hold.
3
When the second call is connected, touch to start a conference call.
4
To add more people to the call, repeat steps 2 and 3.
5
Touch to end the call.
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Viewing the call log
Adding a number from the call log
Select a number from the call log and save it to your contacts.
1
Open
2
In the call log, touch the next to the number you want to add and do the
following:
•
Touch to create a new contact. For more information, refer to Creating a
contact.
•
Touch to add the number to an existing contact.
Clearing the call log
Dialer
.
Call and Contacts
Open
•
Delete one entry
•
Delete multiple entries
to delete. Touch >
Dialer
and do the following:
: Touch and hold a log entry, and then touch
: Touch >
Delete
.
Delete call log
Delete entry
and select the entries you want
.
Turning on pocket mode
Pocket mode makes sure you don't miss calls when your phone is in your pocket.
1
Open
2
Touch >
3
Turn on the
If your phone is in a pocket or handbag when someone calls you, the phone's ringtone
volume and vibration intensity will gradually increase until you answer.
Dialer
.
Settings
Pocket mode
.
switch.
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Call settings
Enabling call forwarding
If you are unavailable to take a call, you can configure your phone to forward calls to
another number.
1
Open
2
Touch >
3
Touch
then
4
Select a forwarding method, enter the destination number, and then touch
When call forwarding is enabled, your phone will forward calls that meet certain
conditions (such as forward when busy) to the number you specified.
Enabling call waiting
Call waiting allows you to take an incoming call when you are already in a call. You can
then switch between the two conversations.
Dialer
.
Settings
Call forwarding
Call forwarding
.
. If your phone has dual SIM support, touch
.
Card 1
or
Card 2
Enable
, and
.
1
Open
2
Touch >
3
Touch
SIM support, touch
the
After enabling call waiting, when you receive an incoming call while already in a call,
touch
Dialer
.
Settings
Additional settings
Call waiting
to answer the new call, or to switch between the two calls.
.
Card 1
switch.
and turn on the
or
Card 2
, and then select
Call waiting
switch. If your phone has dual
Additional settings
and turn on
Enabling do not disturb mode
Do not disturb mode allows you to work or relax in peace and quiet. Your phone will only
notify you about important calls or messages.
1
2
Open
Touch
Settings
Do not disturb
.
and turn on the
Do not disturb
switch.
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3
Touch
Define priority interruptions
contacts to the whitelist.
When do not disturb mode is enabled, your phone will only ring or vibrate when chosen
contacts call or message you. Your phone will mute ringtones or vibrations for any other
calls or messages. Notifications for these can be viewed in the notification panel.
>
Whitelist for calls and messages
> to add
Configuring the harassment filter
The harassment filter automatically blocks calls and messages from unknown or
blacklisted sources. The blacklist is constantly updated, ensuring that you are never
disturbed.
Open
blacklists or whitelists. For more information, refer to Harassment filter.
You can also open
harassment filter.
Phone Manager
, and then touch
Dialer
and then touch >
Harassment filter
Harassment filter
to configure filter rules and
to configure the
Configuring voicemail
Divert calls to your voicemail when your phone is switched off or unavailable. Callers can
leave a voice message which you can listen to later.
Voicemail must be supported by your network operator. Please ensure that you have
subscribed to this service. Contact your network operator for information about their
voicemail service.
1
Open
2
Touch >
3
Touch
settings
4
Touch
Dialer
.
Settings
Additional settings
or
Card 1
Voicemail
.
, and then
>
Voicemail number
. If your phone has dual SIM support, touch
Card 2
.
, and then enter your voicemail number.
Additional
When you receive a voicemail message, the icon is displayed in the status bar. Dial
the voicemail number to retrieve the message.
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Amy Yang
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3UHORK
2GTJROTK
+SGOR 'S_&N[G]KOIUS
9GRKYJOXKIZUX
Amy Yang
Amy Yang
'JJXKYY .
[G]KO.7
2UTMMGTM*
OYZXOIZ9
NKT`NKT6
8)
S
XKIZUX
Creating a contact
1
Open
2
Touch .
3
Select a location to save the contact from the options menu.
4
Enter the contact's name, phone number, and other information, and then touch .
Contacts
.
If you want to save a number from your call log, touch the next to the number you
want to save, and then select or . You can also save phone numbers or email
addresses in
Messaging
or
Email
to your contacts.
Adding contact details quickly
Enter contact information on your phone more rapidly. Simply scan or take pictures of
contact cards to automatically add names, phone numbers, and other information to your
contacts.
1
Open
2
Touch
3
You can then:
•
Contacts
Business cards
Take a photo of one card:
.
>
Scan
.
Place the contact card on a flat surface and hold the
phone in a landscape orientation. Adjust the viewfinder frame so that the card fits
the guidelines, and then touch .
9GRKYJO
3UHORK
2GTJROTK
+SGOR 'S_&N[G]KOIU
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•
Take photos of multiple cards:
instructions to photograph multiple cards.
After you have finished scanning or taking photos, contact information will automatically
be saved to
Business cards
.
Switch to
Burst
mode and follow the onscreen
Importing or exporting contacts
Your phone supports
information, including names, addresses, and phone numbers.
.vcf
contact files.
VCF
is a standard file format for storing contact
Importing contacts from a storage device
1
Open
2
Touch >
3
Select one or more
Contacts
.
Import/Export
.vcf
>
Import from storage
files, and then touch OK.
.
Importing contacts from a SIM card
1
Open
2
Touch >
can choose whether to import from SIM 1 or SIM 2.
3
Select the contacts you want to import, and then touch .
4
Choose the location to import contacts to. Your phone will automatically import the
contacts.
Contacts
.
Import/Export
>
Import from SIM
. If your phone has dual SIM support, you
Importing contacts using Bluetooth
1
Open
2
Touch >
3
Select
4
Enable Bluetooth on the device from which you want to import contacts and set the
device to be visible to other Bluetooth devices.
Contacts
Supports Bluetooth
.
Import/Export
>
Import from another phone
and then touch
Next
.
.
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5
Touch
Next
. Your phone will automatically turn on Bluetooth and search for nearby
devices.
6
Touch the Bluetooth device from which you want to import contacts. Once connected,
your phone will automatically import contacts from the other Bluetooth device.
Importing contacts using Wi-Fi Direct
1
Open
2
Touch >
3
Select
enable Wi-Fi and scans for Wi-Fi Direct devices.
4
Select the Wi-Fi Direct device you want to connect to. Once connected, your phone
will automatically import contacts from the other device.
Contacts
Import via Wi-Fi Direct
.
Import/Export
>
Import from another phone
and then touch
Next
. The phone then prompts you to
.
Exporting contacts to a storage device
1
Open
Contacts
.
2
Touch >
3
Touch
4
Choose where you want to export the contacts from and touch OK.
The exported
default. You can open
Export
.vcf
Import/Export
.
file is saved to the root directory of your phone's internal storage by
>
Export to storage
Files
to view the exported file.
.
Exporting contacts to a SIM card
1
Open
2
Touch >
can choose whether to import from SIM 1 or SIM 2.
3
Select the contacts you want to export, and then touch .
4
Touch OK.
Contacts
.
Import/Export
>
Export to SIM
. If your phone has dual SIM support, you
Sharing a contact
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1
Open
2
Touch >
3
Select the contacts you want to share, and then touch .
4
Choose your sharing method, and then follow the onscreen instructions.
Contacts
.
Import/Export
>
Share contact
.
Managing contacts
Editing a contact
After creating a contact, you can edit their contact information at any time. This includes
adding or deleting default information such as phone numbers or email addresses. You
can also add a birthday or nickname, or choose a custom ringtone.
1
Open
2
Touch and hold the contact you want to edit, and then touch
3
Enter new contact information, and then touch .
Contacts
.
Edit
.
Merging duplicate contacts
When you add contacts to your phone from different sources, you may end up with
duplicate entries. These duplicate entries can be merged into one to help keep your
contacts organized.
1
Open
2
Touch >
3
Select the contacts you want to merge, and then touch .
Contacts
.
Organize contacts
>
Merge duplicate contacts
.
Deleting contacts
1
Open
2
Touch >
3
Select the contacts you want to delete, and then touch .
4
Touch
Contacts
Organize contacts
Delete
.
.
>
Delete contacts by batch
.
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You can also touch and hold a contact you want to delete. From the pop-up options
Delete
menu, select
to delete that contact.
Finding a contact
Search contacts stored on the phone, SIM card, or linked to an online account.
1
Open
For more complete search results, ensure that
Contacts
.
Contacts
is configured to display all of
your contacts. In
contacts
2
On the contact list, use one of the following methods to find a contact:
•
•
•
3
Select a contact. You can then choose to call them, send them a text message, or edit
their contact information.
.
Swipe the contact list up or down.
Slide your finger up or down the index on the right hand side of the screen to scroll
through your contacts.
Enter the contact's name, initials, phone number, email address, or other contact
information in the search bar at the top of the contact list. Search results will be
displayed underneath.
Contacts
, touch >
Display preferences
and then select
All
Viewing contacts from different accounts
If you have too many contacts, you can choose to display only phone contacts, SIM card
contacts, or contacts linked to a particular account.
1
Open
Contacts
.
2
Touch >
3
Select the accounts you want to display or customize display settings.
Display preferences
.
Adding a contact to your favorites
You can add frequently-contacted people to your favorites so that they are easier to find.
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1
Open
2
Touch and hold the contact you want to add to your favorites, and then touch
favorites
When viewing contact details, you can also touch to add the contact to your
favorites.
Contacts
to add them to
.
Add to favorites
Add to
.
Contact groups
Organize friends and family into different groups. You can send text messages or emails
to everyone in a group. Contacts now also features
automatically sort contacts according to their company, location, or the date you last
contacted them. This allows for smart management of contacts and groups.
Smart groups
. Your phone can
Creating a group
1
Open
2
Touch
3
Enter the group name (for example Family or Friends) and then touch OK.
4
Touch . Select the contacts you want to add to the group, and then touch .
Contacts
Groups
.
and then .
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Editing a group
Add or remove people from a group or change the group name.
1
Open
2
Touch
3
Touch and add new members to the group.
4
Touch . You can:
•
Touch
•
Touch
•
Touch
Contacts
Groups
Remove members
Delete group
Rename
.
and select the group you want to edit.
and remove members from the group.
and delete the group.
to edit the group name.
Sending messages or emails to a group
1
Open
2
Touch
3
Touch to send a message or touch to send an email.
Contacts
Groups
.
and select the group you want to send a message or email to.
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Deleting a group
1
Open
2
Touch
3
Touch and hold the group you want to delete, and then touch
4
Touch
Deleting a contact group will not remove the contacts in the group from your phone.
Contacts
Groups
Delete
.
.
Delete
.
.
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Messaging and Email
Viewing a text message
Messaging and Email
Open
search for a message, swipe down in the list of message threads and enter your search
term in the search bar.
Viewing spam messages
If your phone has incorrectly marked a message as spam, touch >
in the list of message threads. You can view spam messages and configure the spam
settings.
Messaging
, and then swipe up or down to scroll through your messages. To
Harassment filter
Sending a text message
You can spice up your text messages by adding emoticons, images, videos, music,
recordings, and more.
1
Open
2
In the list of message threads, touch .
3
Select the recipient box and enter the contact name or phone number. You can also
touch
Messaging
to open your contact list and choose a contact or contact group.
.
4
Select the text field and enter your message, and then touch .
If you enter more than three lines of text, touch to switch to full screen view.
Touch to add an attachment to your message.
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Swipe left or right to select
attachment type
Switch to full screen text entry
Send
Choose recipients
Add attachment
Niki, we had a great time last weekend! I'd
like to invite you to my place for dinner this
weekend. You must come!
How do I cancel a text message after it was sent?
Messaging and Email
You can cancel a text message
up to four seconds after it was sent. Touch >
Cancel send
switch. Touch the message twice to cancel sending.
Settings
, and then turn on the
Replying to a message
1
Open
2
In the list of message threads, touch a contact name or phone number to view the
Messaging
.
conversation thread.
3
Select the text field and enter your message, and then touch .
How do I reply to a message in the notification bar?
New messages will be
displayed in the notification bar. Touch the button to compose a reply.
Deleting a thread
You can delete unwanted or old threads to tidy up your inbox.
1
Open
2
In the list of message threads, touch and hold a thread.
Messaging
.
3
Select the threads you want to delete, and then touch >
Delete
.
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Managing messages
You can delete unwanted messages, forward messages to other contacts, copy and paste
message content, and lock messages or add them to your favorites to prevent them from
being deleted by accident.
1
Open
2
In the list of message threads, touch a contact name or phone number to view the
conversation thread.
3
Touch and hold a message. You can:
•
Forward the message:
•
Delete the message:
•
Copy the message:
elsewhere. When viewing a message, touch the message twice to enter full screen
text selection view.
•
Add the message to your favorites:
message to your favorites. When you delete messages, messages in your favorites
Messaging
.
Touch to forward the message to another contact.
Touch >
Touch to copy the message to the clipboard and paste it
Delete
to delete the message.
Touch >
Copy to Favorites
to add the
will not be affected. In the list of message threads, touch
to view your favorite messages.
•
Lock the message:
messages, locked messages will not be affected.
Touch >
Lock
to lock the message. When you delete
>
Copy to Favorites
Managing common phrases
You can create common phrases to save your time when you're composing a text
message.
1
Open
2
In the list of message threads, touch >
You can:
•
Touch a common phrase to edit it.
Messaging
.
Settings
>
Advanced
>
Common phrases
.
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Messaging and Email
Search
Change email settings
Change account or folder
Compose email
•
Touch to create a common phrase.
How do I add a common phrase to a text message?
Phrase
message, touch . Select
your message.
, and then select a common phrase to add it to
When composing a text
Adding an email account
Adding a POP3 or IMAP email account
When adding an account, consult your email service provider if you are unsure about the
account settings.
1
Open
2
Choose an email service provider or touch
3
Enter your email address and password, and then touch
add an account manually.
4
Follow the onscreen instructions to configure your account. The system will
automatically connect to the server and check the server settings.
Email
.
Others
.
Next
. Touch
Manual setup
to
Once the account has been set up, the
After adding an email account, touch >
continue adding other accounts.
Inbox
will be displayed.
Settings
>
Add account
in your
Inbox
to
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Adding an Exchange account
Exchange is an email system developed by Microsoft for businesses. Some email service
providers also provide Exchange accounts for individuals and families.
When adding an account, consult your email service provider if you are unsure about the
account settings.
1
Open
2
Touch
3
Enter your email address, user name, and password. Touch
4
Follow the onscreen instructions to configure your account. The system will
automatically connect to the server and check the server settings.
Email
Exchange
.
.
Next
.
Once the account has been set up, the
Inbox
will be displayed.
Sending an email
1
Open
2
Touch .
3
Touch
4
Enter one or more recipients.
To Cc or Bcc the email to multiple recipients, touch
5
Enter your email subject and main body. Touch to add an attachment.
6
Touch .
Email
.
From:
, and then select the email account you want to use.
"NZ!IVBXFJDPN
Recipient
Subject
Email body
Cc/Bcc:
.
Send
Choose recipient from contact list
Add attachment
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Weekend gathering
We had a great time last weekend! These are the
photos we took together. I'm sure you all enjoyed
yourselves! I'd like to invite you to my place this
weekend. You must come!
Touch >
Save
to save your email as a draft.
Checking your emails
When you open
new emails manually, swipe down in your
1
Open
2
In your
3
Touch the email you want to read. You can:
•
Touch to star for future reference.
•
Touch to delete.
•
Touch to reply.
•
Touch to reply to all.
•
Touch to forward.
•
Touch , and then select
Email
, your phone will automatically check for new emails. To check for
Email
.
Inbox
, touch in the upper left corner to select an account.
Mark unread
Inbox
.
to mark an email as unread.
•
Swipe left or right to read the next or previous email.
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