User Guide
EMUI 3.1
1 About this document ...................................................... 1
2 Getting started ................................................................. 2
Enrolling a fingerprint ...................................................................... 2
Fingerprint recognition ..................................................................... 2
Fingerprint sensor touch gestures ................................................... 2
M-Pen features ................................................................................ 2
Locking and unlocking the screen ................................................... 3
Notification and status icons ............................................................ 3
Common keys ................................................................................. 4
Shortcut operations ......................................................................... 4
Multitask window gestures .............................................................. 6
3 Text input ......................................................................... 7
Editing Text ...................................................................................... 7
Selecting an input method ............................................................... 7
4 Network connection ........................................................ 8
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network ........................................................ 8
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network using WPS ...................................... 8
Turning on your mobile data connection (Certain models only) ....... 8
5 Network sharing .............................................................. 9
Sharing your network using a Wi-Fi hotspot (Certain models only) . 9
Sharing your data connection through USB tethering ..................... 9
Sharing your data connection through Bluetooth tethering (Certain
models only) .................................................................................. 10
6 Contacts ......................................................................... 11
Creating a contact ......................................................................... 11
Synchronising contacts ................................................................. 11
Importing contacts ......................................................................... 11
Backing up contacts ...................................................................... 12
Sharing contacts ............................................................................ 12
7 Calls (Certain models only) .......................................... 13
Making an emergency call ............................................................. 13
Making a conference call ............................................................... 13
Adding an unknown number to your contacts................................ 13
Clearing call logs ........................................................................... 14
8 Messaging (Certain models only) ................................ 15
Searching for a message .............................................................. 15
Customising message settings ...................................................... 15
9 Managing applications .................................................. 16
Installing an application ................................................................. 16
Uninstalling and sharing an application ......................................... 16
10 Multimedia ................................................................... 17
Perfect selfie ................................................................................. 17
Time-lapse mode ........................................................................... 17
Taking an all-focus photo ............................................................... 17
Tak i ng a panoramic photo (Certain models only) .......................... 18
Importing photos ........................................................................... 18
Viewing photos or videos .............................................................. 19
Sharing photos or videos ............................................................... 19
Scanning a QR code using the camera ......................................... 19
Scanning a QR code using Gallery ............................................... 19
11 Customised settings ................................................... 20
Changing the theme ...................................................................... 20
Adding widgets to the home screen .............................................. 20
Managing home screens ............................................................... 21
Setting the ringtone ....................................................................... 21
Setting the font size ....................................................................... 21
Adjusting the screen brightness .................................................... 21
Setting the file safe ........................................................................ 21
Setting privacy protection .............................................................. 22
12 File sharing .................................................................. 23
Sharing files using Wi-Fi Direct ..................................................... 23
Sharing files using Bluetooth ......................................................... 23
Multi-screen display ....................................................................... 23
Copying files from a computer ....................................................... 25
13 Settings ........................................................................ 26
Voice wakeup ................................................................................ 26
Setting the screen timeout period .................................................. 26
Setting a screen lock ..................................................................... 26
Adjusting the volume ..................................................................... 26
Enabling power saving mode ........................................................ 27
Checking the memory status ......................................................... 27
Setting the date and time .............................................................. 27
Formatting a microSD card ........................................................... 27
Restoring factory settings .............................................................. 27
Updating your M2 .......................................................................... 28
14 Personal Information and Data Security ................... 29
15 Safety information ....................................................... 30
16 Legal Notice ................................................................. 33
1 About this document
Thank you for choosing the M2.
This document is intended for the M2 that runs EMUI 3.1.
The images in this document are screenshots taken when using the Melody(magazine)
theme. Switch to the Melody(magazine) theme to get the most out of this guide. For
details, see Changing the theme.
Some models do not support calling, SMS and other mobile network functions.
Some features may not be available on certain models or in certain regions.
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2 Getting started
Enrolling a fingerprint
Enrol your fingerprint for convenient access to a whole range of features. For example, you
can use your fingerprint to unlock the screen, access encrypted files and open protected
apps.
To better protect your privacy, you can only use your fingerprint to unlock the screen when
the unlocking method is set to PIN or Password.
1. Go to
2. Select PIN or Password, then follow the onscreen instructions to set a password.
3. Touch Enrol and place your fingertip on the fingerprint sensor. The fingerprint enrol
progress is shown on the screen as a percentage. Repeat this step using different parts
of your fingertip until your phone has successfully enrolled your fingerprint.
4. Touch Rename to name the fingerprint or touch OK to save it directly.
On the Fingerprint management screen, you can rename or delete an enrolled fingerprint
or touch New fingerprint to enrol a new fingerprint.
Settings > Fingerprint ID > Fingerprint management.
Fingerprint recognition
You can use your fingerprint to unlock the screen, access encrypted files and open
protected apps.
1. Go to
2. Enable Access safe or Access app lock as required, then follow the onscreen
instructions.
To access encrypted files and protected apps, simply place your finger on the fingerprint
sensor.
Settings > Fingerprint ID > Fingerprint management.
Fingerprint sensor touch gestures
M2 supports multiple fingerprint sensor touch gestures. Place your finger on the fingerprint
sensor to go to the home screen, return to the upper-level menu and perform other shortcut
operations.
1. Go to
2. Enable the desired fingerprint sensor touch gestures.
Settings > Fingerprint ID.
M-Pen features
The M-Pen is a substitute for your fingers and enhances the handwriting and drawing
experience when working with feature applications.
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Press and hold the M-Pen function button and touch the screen to display the dropzone.
Touch an application icon in the dropzone to open the corresponding application.
M-Pen feature applications:
Bamboo Paper: supports handwriting and drawing with various pen settings, and allows
you to import pictures.
Email: supports handwriting and doodling. Your handwritten emails and doodles will be
sent in their original format.
Calculator: supports handwriting.
To learn more about the calculator, go to > Tutorial.
Locking and unlocking the screen
Locking the screen: The screen will lock automatically if your M2 has been idle for a
specified period of time. You can also press the power button to lock the screen.
On the home screen, touch Settings > Display > Sleep and choose a time.
Unlocking the screen: Press the power button to turn on the screen. Slide your finger in
any direction to unlock the screen.
Notification and status icons
The notification and status bars may display the following icons to inform you of your M2's
status.
Flight mode
GPS in use
Battery full
New email
SIM card not inserted
Upcoming event
Uploading or sending files
Memory full
Synchronising data
Connected to a VPN
Wi-Fi networks available
USB debugging on
Bluetooth on
Charging
Battery extremely low
Wi-Fi hotspot on
Preparing the microSD card
Alarms enabled
Downloading or receiving files
System exception
Synchronisation failed
USB tethering on
Connected to a Wi-Fi network
Headset connected
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Common keys
More
Completed
Search
Refresh
Favourites
Share
Add
Delete data
Save
Call
Shortcut operations
To open an application: On the home screen, touch the application.
To s witch between the home screen and its extensions: On the home screen, flick your
finger left or right.
Personalising the home screen: Touch and hold a blank area on the home screen or
pinch two fingers together to set the wallpaper, widgets and more.
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On the home screen, pinch three fingers together to display the home screen thumbnails,
where you will be able to manage your home screens. For details, see Managing home
screens.
Opening the notification and shortcut panels: Slide down from the status bar to open the
notification panel. Swipe left or right to switch between the notifications and shortcuts
tabs.
Touch a notification to view its details and swipe left or right across a
notification to dismiss it.
Touch
Drag the slider to adjust the screen brightness.
You can also enable or disable automatic brightness. (Certain models only)
to delete all notifications.
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Touch the shortcut switches on the notification panel to turn the functions on or
off. Touch and hold a switch to enter the settings screen of the corresponding
function.
Slide down the shortcut switches; you can then touch Edit to customise the
list.
Multitask window gestures
You can split the screen into two parts and view different content simultaneously.
To enable multitask window mode, touch and hold the Recent key
to slide up from the bottom of the screen.
or use two fingers
On the screen, touch
to access the option menu or drag to adjust the screen ratio.
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3 Text input
Your M2 comes with multiple input methods. It's easy to enter text using the onscreen
keyboard.
Touch a text input field to bring up the onscreen keyboard.
When you are done, touch to hide the onscreen keyboard.
Editing Text
You can copy, cut and paste text.
Select text: Touch and hold the text field until and appear. Drag and
to select the text you want to edit, or touch Select all to select all text.
Copy text: After selecting text, touch Copy.
Cut text: After selecting text, touch Cut.
Paste text: Touch where you want to insert the text (to move the insertion point, drag
) and touch Paste to paste the text you copied or cut.
Selecting an input method
The M2 provides multiple methods to input text. You can select your desired input method.
1. On the text editing screen, touch a text field to bring up the onscreen keyboard.
2. Swipe down from the notification bar to display the notification panel.
3. On the notification panel, touch Select input method.
4. On the displayed option menu, select the desired input method.
When you use the M-Pen, the M2 will automatically enable the handwriting input method.
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4 Network connection
Fi network becomes unavailable, the
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
If a Wi-Fi network and a mobile data network are available at the same time, the M2
preferentially connects to the Wi-Fi network. If the WiM2 then automatically connects to the mobile data network.
1. On the home screen, touch Settings > Wi-Fi.
2. Toggle the Wi-Fi switch to
Fi networks.
3. Select the desired Wi-Fi network and follow the onscreen instructions.
To connect to a Wi-Fi network that has a hidden SSID, touch Add network under the WiFi network list and then follow the onscreen instructions to enter the required information
and connect to the network.
Your M2 consumes more power when Wi-Fi is turned on. To save battery power, turn off
Wi-Fi when it is not in use.
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network using WPS
If the wireless router being used supports Wi-Fi protected setup (WPS), it is easy to
connect to a Wi-Fi network using WPS.
to turn on Wi-Fi. Your M2 then scans for available Wi-
1. On the home screen, touch
2. Toggle the Wi-Fi switch to
3. Touch
follow the onscreen instructions to connect to the wireless router.
> Advanced settings > WPS connection or WPS PIN connection and
Settings > Wi-Fi.
to turn on Wi-Fi.
Turning on your mobile data connection (Certain models only)
Using a mobile data connection may incur data usage charges. For details, contact your
service provider.
1. On the home screen, touch
2. Touch More > Mobile network under Wireless & networks.
3. Touch the key next to Mobile data or drag the key to
Settings.
to enable mobile data.
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