honor MagicBox 16 User manual

User Guide

Contents
Get to know your computer
Appearance 1
Powering on and o 3
Keyboard 3
Touchpad 4
Charging the computer 7
Getting started
Step 1: Connecting to a network 8
Step 2: Activating Windows 8
Step 3: enroling a ngerprint 8
Step 4: Updating the drivers 9
Highlighted features
HONOR Magic-link 10
Performance mode 10
Eye Comfort mode 11
F10 factory reset (not available in some regions) 11
PC Manager
Download PC Manager 12
Update PC Manager 12
Using PC Manager to take screenshots 12
Backing up phone pictures and videos 12
Learn about Windows 11
Using the Start menu 13
Action centre 13
Accessories and extensions
Bluetooth mouse (optional) 15
About this user guide
Safety information
Personal Information and Data Security
Legal Notice
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Get to know your computer
Appearance
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1 Display Displays the computer desktop.
2 Camera
indicator
Indicates the camera's status. Lights up steady white when the
camera is active.
3 Front camera Can be used to take photos or make video chats.
4 Fingerprint
power button
After enrolling a ngerprint, simply press the power button with the
enrolled nger to power on and unlock the computer without
having to enter a password.
5 Speaker The speakers output sound.
6 Touchpad •Provides similar functionality to a mouse. A convenient way to
control the computer.
•Tap the NFC detection area on some Honor phones against the
HONOR Magic-link sensor on the computer to use the HONOR
Magic-link feature.
HONOR Magic-link sensor is located approximately in the center
of the touchpad. It is not externally visible.
7 USB-C port •Connects the power adapter to charge the computer.
•Connects to mobile phones, USB drives, and other external
devices to transfer les.
8 Charging
indicator
Indicates the battery's charge status when charging:
•Blinks white when charging.
•Steady white when the computer is fully charged and stops
charging.
9 HDMI port A high-denition multimedia port. Connects to external displays.
10 Headset jack Connects to a headset.
11 USB-A (USB
3.2 Gen 1)
port
Connects to mobile phones, USB drives, and other external devices
to transfer data.
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12 Microphone Use the microphone to conduct video meetings, voice calls, or
make audio recordings.
Powering on and o
When powering on the computer for the rst time, connect the power adapter, and the
computer will power on automatically. The computer will enter the startup screen shortly after
the screen lights up.
When the computer is powered o, press the Power button until the screen or keyboard lights
up to power on or wake the computer.
When using the computer, click > to sleep, shut down, or restart the computer.
Press and hold the power button for approximately 10 seconds to force shutdown the computer.
Force shutdowns may cause unsaved data to be lost. Use with caution.
Keyboard
Keyboard keys may vary depending on your device model.
Shortcut keys
Press the Fn key, the indicator lights up, which means the F keys, such as F1 and F2, are now in
shortcut (hotkey) mode to perform common actions.
Decrease screen brightness.
Increase screen brightness.
Enable or disable the touchpad.
Mute or unmute.
Decrease the volume.
Increase the volume.
Enable or disable the microphone.
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Turn o the camera.
Switch the projection mode.
Open PC Manager.
Open the sidebar.
Open the screenshot tool
Switching between shortcut and function key modes
In function key mode, the F keys have dierent functions depending on the software that is
running.
To use the F keys as function keys, you can:
•Press the Fn key and the indicator will light up. The F keys, such as F1 and F2, will then work
as shortcuts (hotkeys). To return to function key mode, press the Fn key then the indicator
will turn o.
•Press Fn+r at the same time to change the screen refresh rate.
•Press Fn+Del/Ins together to insert and overwrite content; press Del/Ins alone to delete
content from front to back.
•To make the F keys work as function keys by default, go to Setting > System in PC Manager
and enable "Prioritize functions". To switch back to the shortcut key mode, enable "Prioritize
hotkeys".
Windows 11 new keyboard shortcuts
Key Combination Function
Win+a Open action centre.
Win+n Open notication centre.
Win+w Open widgets panel.
Win+z Quick access to snap layout.
This function is only enabled when there is a
window in the foreground.
Touchpad
The touchpad provides similar functionality to a mouse and is a convenient way to control the
computer.
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Not all gestures are available in all apps.
Common touchpad gestures
Tap with one nger: Left-click.
Tap twice with one nger: Double-click.
Slide with one nger: Move the cursor.
Press the left touchpad button: Left-click.
Press the right touchpad button: Right-click.
Tap with two ngers: Right-click.
Slide up or down with two ngers: Scroll up or down.
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Pinch in or stretch out with two ngers: Zoom in or out.
Tap with three ngers: Open search.
Slide up with three ngers: See all open windows.
Slide down with three ngers: Show the desktop.
Slide left or right with three ngers: Switch between open windows.
Tap with four ngers: Open notication centre.
Modify touchpad settings
You can modify touchpad settings to suit your own preferences.
1Click > to open Settings.
2On the Settings screen, click Bluetooth & devices > Touchpad to:
•Enable or disable the touchpad.
•Automatically enable or disable the touchpad when a mouse is connected.
•Change the touchpad scroll direction.
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•Congure touchpad gestures.
Charging the computer
The computer will display a prompt when the battery is running low. If you see this prompt,
charge your computer as soon as possible or it will aect your normal use.
Charging the computer with a power adapter
The computer features a non-removable rechargeable battery. Connect the power adapter
and charging cable to charge the computer. The battery charges more quickly when the
computer is powered o or in Sleep mode.
Safety information
•Charge the computer at room temperature in a well-ventilated, shaded area. Charging the
computer in hot environments may damage the internal components.
•Charging duration may vary based on the ambient temperature and battery use.
•It is normal for the computer to become warm after prolonged use or charging. If it
becomes hot to the touch, disable non-essential features and disconnect the charger.
•The battery is subject to wear over time. If the computer's standby time appears to have
fallen, do not attempt to replace the battery by yourself. Instead, take the computer and
proof of purchase to an authorised Honor Customer Service Centre for assistance.
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Getting started
Step 1: Connecting to a network
Click in the lower right corner of the desktop. Select a Wi-Fi network and follow the
instructions to establish a connection.
Step 2: Activating Windows
Windows will activate automatically when you connect to the Internet for the rst time. Click
> Settings > System > Activation to check if Windows has been activated.
If Windows cannot be activated, restart the computer, connect to the network, and try again. If
the issue persists, connect to a dierent network or wait a while before trying again.
If Windows is not activated, some features on your computer may be restricted.
Step 3: enroling a ngerprint
If you skipped the ngerprint enrolment process during the initial setup, click > Settings
> Accounts > Sign-in options > Fingerprint recognition (Windows Hello). Select Windows
Hello Fingerprint, then follow the instructions to enrol your ngerprint.
•Ensure that your ngertips are clean and dry, or your ngerprint may not be enroled correctly.
•Each user can enrol up to 10 ngerprints.
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