Huawei Y3 2018 User Manual

User Guide

Contents

Foreword

Unboxing your Phone

Getting Started

Inserting a SIM card and microSD card 2

Charging your device 2

Viewing the battery status 4

Naming a SIM card

Selecting the default mobile data SIM 5

Setting the default SIM card 5

Connecting to the Internet 5

Screen and Display

Home screen

Locking and unlocking the screen 15

Notication panel and status bar 16

Navigation bar 18

Themes 19

Global search 20

Screenshot 21

Eye comfort mode 22

Display settings 23

Network and Sharing

Mobile Internet

Wi-Fi 26

Bluetooth 27

VPNs 28

Using a USB port to transfer data 29

Security and Backup

Security settings

File management 31

Phone Manager 32

Camera and Gallery

Camera options

Photos and video recordings 33

Conguring the camera settings 35

Viewing photos and videos 35

Sharing photos and videos 36

Editing a photo 36

Editing Videos 36

Calls and Contacts

Making calls 38

Answering calls 39

Making a conference call 41

In-call options 41

Managing call logs 42

Call settings 43

Creating a contact card 44

Creating a new contact 45

Importing and exporting contacts 45

Managing contacts 46

Searching for contacts 46

Sharing contacts 47

Adding a contact to your favorites 47

Contents

Changing contact photos 47

Viewing call records for individual contacts 47

Assigning a ringtone to a contact 48

Messaging and Email

Sending a message

Replying to a message 49

Searching for messages 49

Deleting message threads 50

Managing messages 50

Conguring the message ringtone 50

Adding an email account 50

Sending emails 50

Replying to emails 51

Managing emails 51

Searching emails 52

Managing VIP contacts 52

Managing email accounts 52

Conguring Mail 53

Calendar and Notepad

Changing the calendar view

Creating an event 54

Sharing events 54

Deleting an event 55

Searching for events 55

Music and Video

Listening to music

Searching for music 56

Deleting songs 56

Creating a playlist 57

Playing a playlist 57

Phone Manager

Enhancing speed 58

Clock

Managing alarms 59

Conguring the world clock 59

Stopwatch 59

Timer 60

Sound recorder

Contents

Recording sound

Playing a recording 61

System Features and Settings

Restarting your device

Changing the input method 62

Input method settings 62

Editing text 62

Airplane mode 63

Conguring the sound settings 63

Setting up an account 64

Viewing memory and storage information 65

Setting the date and time 65

Enabling location access 65

Restoring factory settings 66

OTA updates 66

Viewing product information 67

Accessibility features 67

Obtaining help

Personal Information and Data Security

List of safety features

Legal Notice

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Foreword

Read this guide carefully before using your device.

All pictures and illustrations in this document are for your reference only and may differ from the nal

product.

Some features in this guide may not be supported by certain devices or carriers.

Symbols and denitions

Description

Reminder

Warning Warns you about potential hazards that could cause serious injury.

Highlights important information and tips, and provides additional

information.

Indicates potential problems that may arise if proper care or

attention is not given, such as device damage or data loss.

Unboxing your Phone

Micro

SIM

Micro

SIM

microSD

Inserting a SIM card and microSD card

Your phone features a 2-in-1 SIM card slot. You can insert two nano-SIM cards, or one nano-SIM card

and one microSD card.

l The SIM card slot only supports nano-SIM cards. Contact your carrier for a new or replacement

nano-SIM card.

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

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

device.

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

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

l The SIM eject pin should only be used to eject the SIM card tray. Inserting the SIM eject pin into

other holes may damage your device.

1 Touch and hold the power button and touch

to turn off your device.

2 To remove the card tray, insert the SIM eject pin included with your device into the small hole next

to the card tray.

3 Insert a SIM card or microSD card into the card tray. 4 Insert the card tray back into your phone in the correct orientation.

Charging your device

Your device displays a low battery warning when the battery is nearly empty. Charge your device

immediately to prevent it from switching off automatically.

Using a charger to charge your device

Connect your device to a socket using the factory-provided charger and USB cable.

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You must use the charger and USB cable that came with your device for quicker charging speeds.

Using other chargers or USB cables may cause your device to continuously restart or increase the

charging time. It may also cause the charger to overheat, or even damage your device.

l If your device does not respond when you press the power button, the battery is probably

empty. Charge your battery for at least 10 minutes (use the charger that came with your

device), and then restart your device.

l Your device automatically conducts a safety check when you connect it to a charger or other

devices. If your device detects that the USB port is wet, it will automatically stop charging and

display a safety message. If this message is displayed, unplug the USB cable from your device

and allow the USB port to dry out completely to avoid damaging your device or battery.

Using a USB port to charge your device

If you do not have access to a charger, you can charge your device by connecting it to a computer

with a USB cable.

1 When you use a USB cable to connect your device to a computer or another device, Allow access

to device data? will be displayed in a popup dialog.

2 Touch No, charge only.

If another USB connection mode has been selected, swipe down from the status bar to open the

notication panel. Touch Charging via USB, and then select Charge only.

Safety information

l Only use genuine Huawei batteries, chargers, and USB cables to charge your device. Third-party

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

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

signicant deterioration in your device's battery life, purchase a genuine Huawei replacement

battery. Do not attempt to remove built-in batteries. If your device has a built-in battery, contact an

authorized Huawei service center for a replacement. If the battery is removable, replace it with a

genuine Huawei battery.

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

temperatures. If your device becomes hot to the touch, stop charging it and disable unnecessary

features. Place your device in a cool location and allow it to cool down to room temperature. Avoid

touching the surface of your device for prolonged periods when it becomes hot.

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

l Avoid using your device when it is charging. Do not cover your device or the charger.

For more information on charging and battery care, visit http://consumer.huawei.com/ and search

for your device's user guide.

Battery status information

The battery status is indicated by your device's indicator light and the battery icon in the status bar.

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Status indicator Battery icon Battery status

Blinking or steady red Less than 5% remaining

Red Charging, less than 10% remaining

Orange Charging, 10–90% remaining

Green Charging, at least 90% remaining. If 100% is displayed

next to the battery icon in the status bar, or a charging

complete message is displayed on the lock screen, this

indicates that charging is complete.

Viewing the battery status

You can view the battery status and

congure the status bar to display the remaining battery

percentage.

Viewing the battery status

The battery status is indicated by the battery icon in the status bar.

Open Phone Manager.Touch to view the remaining battery percentage and usage time.

Displaying the remaining battery percentage in the status bar

You can display the remaining battery percentage in the status bar in two ways:

l Open Phone Manager.Touch and switch on Remaining battery percentage.

l Open Settings. Touch Notication & status bar > Battery percentage. Select Next to icon

or In icon to display the remaining battery percentage in the chosen location. Select Do not show

if you do not want the remaining battery percentage to be displayed.

Getting Started

Naming a SIM card

By default, each SIM card is named after the carrier. You can rename your SIM card to make it easier

to identify.

l This feature is only available on dual SIM phones.

l Features may vary depending on your carrier.

Open Settings.

2 Touch Network & Internet > SIM cards. 3 Select a SIM card name. Enter a name and touch OK.

Selecting the default mobile data SIM

You can select a default SIM card for mobile data services.

l This feature is only available on dual SIM phones.

l Features may vary depending on your carrier.

1 Open Settings. 2 Touch Network & Internet > SIM cards. 3 Touch Mobile data and then select your desired SIM card.

Setting the default SIM card

You can select a default SIM card for outgoing calls.

This feature is only available on dual SIM phones.

1 Open Settings. 2 Touch Network & Internet > SIM cards. 3 Touch Calls and select your desired SIM card.

After you have selected the default SIM card, SIM 1 and SIM 2 will no longer be displayed on the

dialer.

Connecting to the Internet

Connect to Wi-Fi networks effortlessly with your device.

Connecting to a Wi-Fi network

1 Swipe down from the status bar to open the

notication panel.

Getting Started

2 Touch and hold to open the Wi-Fi settings screen. 3 Switch on Wi-Fi. Your device will list all available Wi-Fi networks at your location. 4 Select the Wi-Fi network you want to connect to. If you select an encrypted network, you will also

need to enter the Wi-Fi password.

Connecting using mobile data

Before using mobile data, ensure that you have a data plan with your carrier to avoid incurring

excessive data charges.

1 Swipe down from the status bar to open the notication panel.

2 Touch to enable mobile data.

Disable mobile data when not required so as to save battery power and reduce data usage.

Screen and Display

Status bar: Displays notifications and status icons

Display area: Displays app icons, folders, and widgets

Dock bar: Displays frequently used apps

Home screen

About the home screen

Use the home screen to access your apps and widgets.

Basic screen gestures

Use simple touchscreen gestures to perform a variety of tasks, such as launch apps, scroll through

lists, and enlarge images.

Touch

option or open an app.

Double touch: Touch the target area of the screen twice in

quick succession. For example, double touch an image in full

screen mode to zoom in or out.

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

Screen and Display

Touch and hold: Touch and hold the target area of the

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

blank area on the home screen to access the home screen

editor.

Swipe: Swipe your ngers on the screen. Swipe vertically or

horizontally to browse other home screens, scroll through a

document, and more.

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

position. For example, use this gesture to rearrange apps

and widgets on the home screen.

Spread ngers apart: Spread two ngers apart on the

screen. For example, spread two ngers apart to zoom in on

a picture or web page.

Pinch ngers together: Pinch two ngers together on the

screen. For example, pinch two ngers together to zoom

out on an image.

Enabling the Drawer home screen

Use the Drawer home screen to store app icons in a separate app drawer.

Enabling the Drawer home screen

1 Open Settings. 2 Touch Home screen style > Drawer.

Adding app shortcuts to the home screen

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

1 On the home screen, touch

to view the list of apps.

2 Touch and hold an app icon until your device vibrates, and then drag the app icon to the desired

location on the home screen.

Screen and Display

You must have enough space on the home screen. If there is not enough space, add another

home screen or free up some space.

Reverting to the standard home screen

1 Open Settings. 2 Touch Home screen style > Standard.

Switching to simple home screen

Simple home screen uses a simple layout and large icons for easier use.

1 Open

Settings.

2 Touch Advanced settings > Simple mode, and touch .

Screen and Display

3 On the simple home screen, you can:

l Touch app icons to open them.

l Touch and hold an icon to enter the home screen editor mode. In this mode you can add or

delete apps.

l Touch Others to open the app list and view or open more apps.

l Touch Standard mode to switch back to the standard home screen.

Displaying or hiding notication badges

Notication badges appear in the top-right corner of app icons. The badge number indicates the

number of new notications. Open the corresponding app to view notication details.

1 On the home screen, pinch two ngers together to open the home screen editor. 2 Touch Settings > Badge app icons. 3 Toggle the corresponding switch to enable or disable

Setting the home screen wallpaper

Choose from a wide range of themes and wallpapers to personalize your device.

Changing the wallpaper

1 Open

Settings.

notication badges.

2 Touch Display > Advanced > Wallpaper > Wallpapers.

Screen and Display

3 Select the desired wallpaper and follow the onscreen instructions to set it as the home screen or

lock screen wallpaper (or both).

Managing home screen icons

You can easily move or uninstall apps on the home screen.

Moving home screen icons

On the home screen, touch and hold an app icon or widget until your device vibrates. You can then

drag the app icon or widget to the desired location.

Managing home screens

You can customize home screens to your liking.

Adding home screens

1 On the home screen, pinch two

ngers together to open the home screen editor.

2 Touch on the home screen furthest to the left or right to add a new screen.

Screen and Display

Deleting home screens

1 On the home screen, pinch two ngers together to open the home screen editor.

2 Touch

on a blank screen to delete it.

You cannot delete a home screen if it contains apps or widgets.

Moving home screens

1 On the home screen, pinch two ngers together to open the home screen editor. 2 Touch and hold the home screen you want to move and drag it to the desired location.

Setting the default home screen

1 On the home screen, pinch two ngers together to open the home screen editor.

2 Touch at the top of a home screen to set the chosen home screen as default.

Managing home screen widgets

Add, move, or delete widgets from the home screen.

Adding widgets

Screen and Display

On the home screen, pinch two

Touch Widgets. Select a widget and drag it to a blank area on the home screen.

You must have enough space on the home screen. If there is not enough space, add another

home screen or free up some space.

ngers together to open the home screen editor.

Moving widgets

On the home screen, touch and hold a widget until your device vibrates, and then drag the widget to

the desired location.

Deleting widgets

On the home screen, touch and hold a widget until your device vibrates, and then drag the widget to

Remove at the top of the screen.

Managing home screen folders

Organize your apps into folders so that you can nd them more easily.

Screen and Display

Creating a folder

Group your apps into categorized folders to make them easier to nd. For example, you could create

a Social folder for your social media apps.

On the home screen, drag an icon onto another icon to create a folder containing both apps.

Renaming folders

To rename a folder, open it and touch the folder name.

Adding apps to a folder

1 Open the folder. 2 Touch

3 Select the apps you want to add and touch OK.

Removing apps from a folder

1 Open the folder. 2 Touch

3 Deselect the apps you want to remove and touch OK.

You can also touch and hold an icon and drag it outside a folder to remove it.

Deleting folders

1 Open the folder. 2 Touch

3 Deselect all of the apps and touch OK. The folder will be deleted automatically.

Screen and Display

Locking and unlocking the screen

Changing the lock screen style

Set a screen lock password to prevent unauthorized access to your device.

Changing the screen lock method

Magazine Unlock is set as the default lock screen style. To change the lock screen style, touch

Settings > Security & location > Screen lock and select a style.

Setting the screen lock password

1 Open Settings. 2 Touch Security & location > Screen lock > Password 3 You can choose to unlock the screen with an unlock pattern, PIN, or password:

l Touch Pattern and connect at least four dots twice to create a screen unlock pattern.

l Touch PIN. Follow the onscreen instructions to create a PIN containing at least four digits, and

then touch OK.

l Touch Password. Follow the onscreen instructions to create a password containing at least four

characters, and then touch OK.

l To remove the screen lock password, touch None and follow the onscreen instructions.

Locking the screen

Lock the screen to reduce power consumption and prevent unintended presses or unauthorized

access to your data.

l Manual lock: Press the Power button to manually lock the screen.

l Automatic lock: The screen will lock automatically and enter sleep mode after the preset sleep

time to reduce power consumption and prevent unintended operations.

To change the screen sleep time, touch Settings > Display > Advanced > Sleep and select

a time.

Unlocking the screen

1 Press the Power button to turn on the screen. 2 Swipe on the screen in any direction.

If you have set a screen unlock pattern, PIN, or password, you will need to draw the unlock

pattern or enter your PIN/password to unlock the screen.

Accessing tools from the lock screen

Launch apps directly from the lock screen.

1 Swipe up from the bottom of the lock screen to display lock screen features and tools.

Screen and Display

2 Touch the shortcut icon on the bottom of the screen to launch the app you want to access.

Swipe up on the camera icon on the lock screen to directly open the camera.

Conguring your lock screen signature

Congure a lock screen signature to personalize your lock screen.

1 Open Settings. 2 Touch Security & location > Lock screen preferences > Lock screen message. 3 Enter your lock screen signature and touch Save.

Your lock screen signature will be displayed on the lock screen.

Notication panel and status bar

About the status bar

Use the status bar to access the

Opening the

notication panel and status bar

notication panel and check your device's status.

Opening the

Turn on the screen and swipe down from the status bar to open the notication panel. Then you can

switch on or off shortcut switches, or view notication messages.

notication panel and status bar from the lock screen

Screen and Display

Opening the notication panel and status bar when the screen is unlocked

Swipe down from the status bar to open the notication panel. Then you can switch on or off

shortcut switches, or view notication messages.

About notication and status icons

Status icons

Status icons are displayed on the right-hand side of the notication bar and tell you about your

device's status, including network connections, signal strength, battery, and time.

Status icons may vary according to your region or carrier.

Signal strength No signal

Connected over 4G Connected over 3G

Connected over 2G Connected over HSPA

Connected over HSPA+ Connected over LTE

Roaming Airplane mode enabled

Bluetooth enabled Connected over Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi network available Receiving location data from GPS

Vibration mode enabled Charging

Alarm enabled Battery low

Battery full No SIM card found

Headset inserted

Notication icons

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

message, notication, or reminder.

Missed calls

Connected to a VPN New voicemail

Downloading data Uploading data

Upcoming events Device memory full

New emails

Synchronizing data Synchronization failed

Using shortcut switches to access settings

Use shortcut switches to quickly enable or disable frequently-used features.

Accessing shortcut switches

Screen and Display

Swipe down from the status bar to open the

Touch to display all of the shortcut switches.

Conguring shortcut switches

notication panel.

1 Swipe down from the status bar to open the notication panel.

2 Touch . Touch and hold a switch and drag it to the desired position.

3 Touch a switch to enable the corresponding feature. If the switch supports touch and hold

gestures, touch and hold the switch to access the settings for the corresponding feature.

Some switches do not support touch and hold gestures.

Navigation bar

About the navigation bar

The navigation bar contains three virtual keys: Back, Home, and Recent.

l Back: Touch to return to the previous screen or close an app. When entering text, touch to

close the onscreen keyboard.

Home: Touch to return to the home screen.

l Recent: Touch to display recently used apps.

Managing recent tasks

Viewing recent tasks

Touch Recent to display recent tasks. Swipe up and down to browse them.

Switching between recent tasks

1 Touch Recent.

Screen and Display

2 Swipe up or down to

Ending recent tasks

nd the task you want to switch to and select it.

1 Touch Recent.

2 To end a task, swipe it to the left or right or touch the icon in the top-right corner.

l Touch CLEAR ALL to end all tasks.

Themes

About themes

Themes help you to personalize your home screen by changing the wallpaper, app icons, and more.

Changing the theme

1 Open Themes.

Screen and Display

2 You can:

l Select a theme and follow the onscreen instructions to congure the settings.

l Touch Customize to mix and match lock screen methods, wallpapers, app icons, and more.

Global search

About global search

Use global search to nd apps, contacts and messages on your device.

Swipe down on the home screen to open the global search window, and then enter your search

terms.

Searching for content on your device

Searching for contacts

1 Swipe down on the home screen to display the search bar. 2 Touch the search bar and enter the contact name, initials, phone number, email address, or other

information. Matching results will be displayed underneath.

To improve the accuracy of search results, enter more than one keyword. Each keyword should

be separated by a space (for example "John Smith New York").

Searching for SMS messages

1 Swipe down on the home screen to display the search bar. 2 Enter one or more keywords. The results will be displayed underneath the search bar.

Alternatively, open Messaging and enter one or more keywords in the search bar.

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