Huawei honor 8X MAX User manual

User Guide

Contents
Exciting Features
Use Huawei Share to Quickly Share Files Between Huawei Devices 1
New Device
Connect to Wi-Fi 2
Gestures and Operations
Screenshots and Screen Recording 3
Home Screen
Navigation Bar 6
Use Shortcut Switches to Quickly Enable Frequently Used Features 7
Notication Panel and Status Bar 8
Screen Lock and Unlock 10
Go Back to Basics with Simple Mode 11
Home Screen Management 12
Contacts
Managing Business Cards 16
Search Contacts 17
Managing Contacts 18
Merging Third-party App Contacts 19
Dialing
Basic Calling Functions 20
VoLTE 21
Message
Basic Messaging Functions 22
Camera
Basic Camera Functions 24
Use AR lens to Add Effects to Your Photos 27
Panorama 28
Pro Mode 29
More Capture Modes 31
Gallery
Photo Management 34
Phone Manager
Use One-touch Optimization 37
Enable Smart Power-Saving Management to Optimize Power
Consumption 37
i

Enable Virus Scanner 38
Email
Add Email Accounts 39
Manage Email Accounts 39
Manage VIP Email Contacts 40
Set Auto Response for Exchange Email 40
Calendar
Navigate the Calendar 41
Import To-Dos to Keep Your Work Organized 41
View Global Holidays 42
Clock
Use the Clock 43
Utilities
Use Recorder to Make Audio Notes 45
Device Connection
Bluetooth 46
Multi-screen: Mirror Your Screen 48
Connecting USB Device 48
Huawei Share 50
Security and Privacy
Face Unlock 54
Fingerprint 55
Enable or Disable Location Services 58
Enable App Lock 59
Enhanced Data Protection: Defend Your Privacy 59
Backup and Restoration
Data Backup: Prevent the Loss of Your Data 61
Data Backup Using HiSuite 61
Data Backup to a USB Storage Device 61
Reset Your Phone 62
Restore Your Backup Data 62
Search for Backup Data on Your Phone 63
Wi-Fi and Network
Wi-Fi 65
Share Your Mobile Network with Other Devices 68
Apps and Notications
App Twin: Log in to Two Social Media Accounts at Once 70
Contents
ii

Sound and Display
Congure Do Not Disturb Mode 71
Enable Eye Comfort Mode to Prevent Eye Strain 71
More Display Settings 72
Storage
Enable Memory Cleanup 74
Smart Assistance
Access Phone Functions from Anywhere with Navigation Dock 75
System
Change the Input Method 76
Accessibility 76
General Settings 78
System Update
Performing an Online Update 81
Legal Notice
Legal Notice 82
Personal Information and Data Security 83
Obtaining help 84
Contents
iii

Exciting Features
Use Huawei Share to Quickly Share Files Between
Huawei Devices
You can use Huawei Share to quickly transfer photos, videos and other les between Huawei devices.
Huawei Share uses Bluetooth to detect other nearby Huawei devices and then uses Wi-Fi Direct to
quickly transfer les without using mobile data.
Huawei Share uses Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to transfer data. When Huawei Share is enabled, both Wi-
Fi and Bluetooth are automatically enabled.
Huawei Share
Use Huawei Share to send les: Select the les you want to share and then touch Share. To send
les, select a receiving device from the list of nearby devices and conrm.
Use Huawei Share to receive les: Swipe down from the status bar to open the notication panel,
and then touch to enable Huawei Share. Touch Accept when the le transfer notication is
displayed. Received les are saved by default to your Huawei Share folder in Files.
No conrmation is required if the two Huawei devices have been logged in using the same
HUAWEI ID.
1

New Device
Connect to Wi-Fi
By connecting your device to a Wi-Fi network, you can effectively save mobile data.
To avoid potential security risks (such as unauthorized access to your personal data and nancial
information), please exercise caution when connecting to a public Wi-Fi network.
Connect to Wi-Fi: Open Settings, go to Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi, and enable Wi-Fi.
Select the network you want to connect to. Depending on the network settings, you may need to
enter a password or follow the onscreen instructions to complete the authentication if required. You
can add Wi-Fi hotspots using the automatic Scan or manual Add network… method.
lRefresh a Wi-Fi hotspot: Touch Scan to search again for available Wi-Fi networks.
lManually add a Wi-Fi hotspot: Scroll to the bottom of the menu, touch Add network…, and
follow the onscreen instructions to enter the Wi-Fi hotspot name and password.
Connect to a Wi-Fi network through WPS: From the Wi-Fi screen, go to > Advanced Wi-Fi
settings > WPS connection. Press the WPS button on your router to establish a connection.
Connecting to a WPS-enabled router over WPS enables you to quickly connect to Wi-Fi networks
without re-entering their passwords.
2

Gestures and Operations
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
notication 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.
3

Record Exciting Moments on Your Screen
The screen recording feature comes in handy when you are making tutorial videos or if you want to
record your gaming exploits to share with your friends using your Phone.
Screen recording will end if you make or answer a call.
Use shortcut to start recording: Swipe down from the status bar to open the notication panel,
then touch to start recording the screen. To end the recording, touch in the upper left
corner of the screen.
Use key combination to start recording: Simultaneously press and hold the Power button and
the Volume up button to begin recording. To end the recording, simultaneously press and hold the
Power button and the Volume up button again.
Gestures and Operations
4

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.
After taking the screenshot, touch or to edit or share the screenshot. The screenshot will be
saved in Gallery by default.
Gestures and Operations
5

Home Screen
Navigation Bar
Congure Your Navigation Bar Layout
Using the navigation bar, you can conveniently access the home screen, return to the previous page,
exit an app, or view recent apps used.
To congure your navigation bar layout, touch Settings, then go to System > System
navigation > Three-key navigation > Settings, and select the navigation key combination and
enable or disable Hide navigation keys based on your usage habits.
l Back key: Touch to return to the previous page or exit an app. Touch to close the onscreen
keyboard when inputting text.
l Home key: Touch to return to the home screen.
l Recent key: Touch to open a list of recently used apps. Touch and hold to enable split screen
mode.
l Downward swipe notication key: Touch to open the notication panel.
Use the Recent Key to Manage Background Apps
If you want to quickly switch to a recently used app, you might try using the Recent key. The Recent
key can help you quickly switch between several recently used apps. You can also use it to close your
background apps to increase your Phone's operating speed.
6