HUAWEI nova 5T Mobile Phone

USER MANUAL MOBILEPHONE

Exciting Features

Featured Usage Tips

Enroll Your Facial Information and Enable Face Unlock

Face unlock allows you to unlock your Phone quickly and securely, without the need of a password.

1. Open Settings. Go to Security & privacy > Face recognition and enter your lock screen password.

2. Selecting Enable pick up to wake will allow the screen to turn on and unlock when you pick up your Phone and hold it to your face. If you do not need this feature, leave it deselected. Touch Get started, and enroll your face.

3. If you are concerned that face unlock may fail due to a change in appearance after makeup or a haircut, or you want to enroll an entirely different face, go to the Face recognition screen, touch Set an alternate look and follow the onscreen instructions just like you did when registering your face initially.

4. Face unlock modes:

• Select an unlock method: On the Face recognition screen, touch Unlock device. If you select Direct unlock, your Phone identifies your facial features and unlocks your screen when the screen is on. If you select Slide to unlock, after your Phone identifies your facial features, you can slide the lock screen to unlock. Selecting Off will disable Face unlock.
• Smart display of lock screen notificCtions: Enable Show notificCtions. On the lock screen, your Phone hides notification details and displays them only after recognizing the owner's face.
• Access App lock: Enable Access app lock to access App lock and locked apps using Face unlock.

Pick Up to Unlock

Open Settings, and go to Security & privacy > Face recognition. When enrolling facial data, select Enable pick up to wake, and set the Face unlock method to Direct unlock. Once the setup is complete, you can simply raise your Phone to unlock the screen, without a password or fingerprint.

If you haven't selected Enable pick up to wake when enrolling facial data, you can open Settings, go to Security & privacy > Face recognition, and set the Face unlock method to Direct unlock. Then, open Settings, go to Smart assistance > Shortcuts & gestures > Wake screen, and select Pick up to wake.

Access Phone Functions from Anywhere with Navigation Dock

In order to close an app or return to the home screen, you must use the navigation bar at the bottom of your Phone. You can enable the Navigation dock feature on your Phone to avoid using navigation buttons and to comfortably operate your device with one hand.

Open Settings. Go to System > System navigation > Navigation dock and enable Navigation dock. The Navigation dock will appear on the screen. You can then drag it to your preferred location. The Navigation dock can perform the following actions:

• Back: Touch the Navigation dock once to go back one step, or touch it twice to go back two steps.
• Home: Touch and hold the Navigation dock and then release it to go to the home screen.
• View background apps: Touch and hold the Navigation dock and then swipe left or right to view any apps that are running in the background.

Use Shortcut Switches to Quickly Enable Frequently Used Features

Want to quickly enable or disable mobile data or hotspot? You can enable frequently used features by using shortcut switches.

More Features

Use Password Vault

Password vault saves and fills in your passwords, allowing you to log in to apps on your Phone more conveniently and securely.

Enable or disable Password vault: Password vault is enabled by default. After you update your Phone, enable Password vault by performing the following operations:

1. Enter the lock screen password to access the Password vault settings. Open Settings, and go to Security & privacy > Password vault.

2. Enter your lock screen password to access the Password vault screen.

3. Enable Password vault. When you log in to an app for the first time or after logging out, select SAVE, and your username and password will be saved. Next time you log in, use the method you picked, for example Face unlock, to automatically fill in your username and password to log in to the app.

4. Enable or disable #utofill settings for individual apps. If the autofill feature is enabled for an app, you can use your face, fingerprint, or lock screen password to fill in the password when you log in. If this feature is disabled, your username and password must be entered manually

Enable App Lock

App lock allows you to set a password for your important apps. Once you restart your Phone or unlock the screen, you will be asked to enter your App lock password when opening these apps. App lock adds an extra layer of protection for your private information and prevents unauthorized access to important apps on your Phone.

Enable App lock: Open Settings. Go to Security & privacy > App lock. When you first access App lock, select Lock screen password or Custom PIN as your App lock verification password. Enter your password as prompted and on the App lock screen, toggle on the switch for the apps you want to lock.

Set your App lock password: Touch on the App lock screen, then touch Password type. Select Lock screen password or Custom PIN.

Enable PrivateSpace

Do you worry that potentially embarrassing information might be seen by your friends and co-workers when you are showing them photos and other things on your Phone? PrivateSpace lets you store private information in a hidden space within your device that can only be accessed with your fingerprint or password

Enable PrivateSpace: If you are using PrivateSpace for the first time, open Settings, go to Security & privacy > PrivateSpace > Enable, and follow the onscreen instructions to create your PrivateSpace.

Quickly switch between MainSpace and PrivateSpace: From the lock screen, you can quickly switch between spaces using your fingerprint or password. After you restart your Phone, you are required to first enter the MainSpace using your password. You can then switch between spaces from your lock screen.

Enter PrivateSpace: You can enter your PrivateSpace directly from the lock screen using your fingerprint or password. Alternatively, open Settings in MainSpace, and go to Security & privacy > PrivateSpace > Log in to enter your PrivateSpace.

Exit PrivateSpace: After entering your PrivateSpace, open Settings, and go to Security & privacy > PrivateSpace > Exit. When you exit your PrivateSpace, all system memory used by the PrivateSpace will be freed. You can still switch back to your PrivateSpace when you need it. Delete PrivateSpace: Deleting your PrivateSpace will permanently delete all apps and data stored within your PrivateSpace and this data will be unable to be restored. You can delete your PrivateSpace in the following ways:

• From the MainSpace, open Settings, then go to Security & privacy > PrivateSpace and touch > Delete PrivateSpace.
• In PrivateSpace, open Settings, and go to Security & privacy > PrivateSpace > Delete.

Set Your Home Screen Wallpaper

Tired of default wallpapers? Set a photo you like as your home screen wallpaper to personalize your home screen.

Open Settings, and then go to Home screen & wallpaper > Wallpaper. You can: Set a picture as your home screen wallpaper: Touch Gallery or select a preset wallpaper in your device, and follow the onscreen instructions to select Lock screen, Home screen or Both. Set a photo as your wallpaper from Gallery: Have a great photo you want to set as your wallpaper? In Gallery, open the photo that you like, go to > Set as > Wallpaper, and follow the onscreen instructions to set the photo as your home screen wallpaper.

Manage Your Home Screen Widgets

Want to quickly add widgets such as screen lock, weather, notepad, clock, contacts, or calendar to your home screen? You can add, move or delete home screen widgets to tidy up your home screen and ease your usage experience.

Add widgets: Pinch in with your fingers on the home screen to enter home screen editing mode. Touch Widgets, touch and hold a widget and drag it to an empty area on the home screen, or touch the widget you want.

Delete widgets: Touch and hold a widget on the home screen until your Phone vibrates, and then select Remove.

Move widgets: Touch and hold a widget on the home screen until your Phone vibrates. Drag the widget to any position on the screen.

Use App Drawer to Store Apps

Want to store your apps in one location on your home screen to make your home screen look cleaner? You can enable app drawer on your home screen to store all your apps and free up space on your home screen.

Open Settings, go to Home screen & wallpaper > Home screen style, and select Drawer. If you want to switch back to a standard home screen, select Standard.

Enable Memory Cleanup

Your Phone may slow down over time as your storage space gets smaller. Use Memory cleanup to free up storage space, improve system performance, and keep your Phone running smoothly.

Open Optimizer, then touch Cleanup to clean up memory and clear the cache to optimize performance. If your storage space is still low, perform a deep clean to free up additional storage space.

Gestures and Operations

HiVision

Read QR Codes and Barcodes

1. Swipe down on the home screen, and touch to open HiVision.

2. Touch and place the QR code or barcode within the scan frame to acquire information.

3. From the results screen, you can:

• Touch to copy the information to the clipboard and paste anywhere you like.
• If the QR code contains contact information, touch to add the information to your Contacts.

Scan Products

When you encounter an unknown item, you want to buy but can't find it. After scanning goods, you can get the purchase recommendations of similar items, which is convenient for you to buy favorite things

1. Once your Phone is unlocked, swipe down from the center of the home screen, and touch to open HiVision.

2. On the HiVision screen, touch , then you can shop by scanning a product or by taking a screenshoot.

• Take a screenshoot to purchase: Frame the item in the viewfinder, then touch to take a screenshoot, The system will automatically recognize and recommend similar items.
• Scan the product to purchase: Frame the item in the viewfinder, the system will automatically scan and recommend similar items.

Screenshots and Screen Recording

Take Scrolling Screenshots to Capture Entire Pages

Tired of having to take several screenshots to capture long articles or chat records? You can use your Phone's scrolling screenshot feature to take a screenshot that scrolls all the way down to the bottom of the page, capturing all of the information on the page in a single screenshot.

Use shortcuts to take a scrolling screenshot: Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, then touch to take a scrolling screenshot. Touch within two seconds of taking the screenshot, and the screen will automatically scroll down and keep taking the screenshot. During the scrolling process, touch the scrolling area to end the screenshot.

After taking the screenshot, touch or to edit or share the screenshot. The screenshot will be saved in Gallery by default.

Record Exciting Moments on Your Screen

Use shortcut to start recording: Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, then touch to start a screen recording. You can turn on or off according to your requirements. To end the recording, touch the red timer in the upper left corner of the screen.

Use key combination to start recording: Simultaneously press and hold the Power button and Volume up button to start a screen recording. You can turn on or off according to your requirements. To end the recording, simultaneously press and hold the Power button and Volume up button again.

You can view your screen recordings in Gallery.

Take a Screenshot of Your Entire Screen

Use combo key to take screenshot: Simultaneously press and hold the Power button and the Volume down button to take a screenshot of the full screen.

Use shortcut switch to take screenshot: Swipe down from the status bar and open the shortcuts panel, then touch to take a screenshot of the full screen.

System

Change Input Method

Change the input method on your Phone according to your personal preference.

Switch input method: Open Settings, go to System > Language & input > Default keyboard, and select an input method.

Accessibility

Enable Color Correction

Color correction enables your device to compensate for color blindness.

Open Settings, go to Smart assistance > Accessibility > Color correction, then enable Color correction. Touch Correction mode to select the required color correction mode.

General Settings

Change Your System Language

You can change the system language on your Phone as needed.

Open Settings, go to System > Language & input > Language and region, then select the language you want to use. If the language you want to use is not listed, touch Add language to search for additional languages. You can also touch Region to select the country/region. The system interface is displayed according to the local habits of the selected region.

Set the System Date and Time

If you travel abroad or change your SIM card, your Phone will automatically display the date and time provided by the local mobile network. You can also adjust the date and time manually, change the time format, or set dual clocks on your lock screen.

Open Settings, and go to System > Date & time. From here you can:

• Change the date and time: Enable Set automatically to sync your device's date and time with that of your mobile network. Disable Set automatically to set your date and time manually.
• Change the time zone: Enable Set automatically to sync your device's time zone with that of your mobile network. Disable Set automatically to set your time zone manually.
• Change the time format: Enable 24-hour time to set your time format to 24 hours. Disable 24- hour time to set your time format to 12 hours.
• Set dual clocks on your lock screen: When you are roaming outside of your home country, your Phone will automatically display the local date and time provided by the local mobile network. Enable Dual clocks and set Home city to display dual clocks on your lock screen. One clock will display the local time and the other clock will display the time in your home country.

Print Documents and Photos from Your Phone

Connect your Phone to a printer over Wi-Fi to print out documents and photos with ease.

1. Connect your Phone and printer to the same Wi-Fi network.

• Connect to your printer's hotspot: If your printer has a wireless hotspot, follow the instructions in the printer manual to enable the hotspot and set a password. On your Phone, open Settings and go to Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi. Enable Wi-Fi, select the printer hotspot, and then follow the onscreen instructions to establish the connection.
• Connect with Wi-Fi Direct: If your printer supports Wi-Fi Direct, follow the instructions in the printer manual to enable this feature. On your Phone, open Settings, and go to Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi. Enable Wi-Fi, touch > Wi-Fi Direct, and then select your printer from the list of detected devices.
• Connect to your router: On your printer, enable Wi-Fi and connect to your home router. On your Phone, open Settings and go to Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi. Enable Wi-Fi, select your router, and then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the settings.

2. Open Settings, go to Device connectivity > Printing > Default Print Service, and check that Default Print Service is enabled. Select a printer from the search results and follow the onscreen instructions to manually add the printer.

3. You can now print directly from your Phone:

• Print an image: Go to Gallery. Open the image that you want to print, go to More > Print or export to PDF, and then follow the onscreen instructions to send the image to the printer.
• Print a webpage: In your browser, open the webpage that you want to print, and then select the print option from the menu.
• Print a document: Open the document that you want to print in a productivity app and select the print option from the menu.
• Print a note: Open Notepad. Open the note that you want to print, touch Print, and then follow the onscreen instructions to send the note to the printer.

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