Huawei Mate 20X 5G User manual

User Guide
20 X
Mate 5G

Contents
Exciting Features
Featured Usage Tips 1
Camera Tips 3
Connect and Share 8
Manage Your Phone 10
New Device
New Device Conguration 15
Introduction to SuperCharge 17
Gestures and Operations
Smart Recognition 19
HiSearch: Search for Matching Text and Images 21
Home Screen
Navigation Bar 22
Use Shortcut Switches to Quickly Enable Frequently Used Features 22
Notication Panel and Status Bar 22
Screen Lock and Unlock 25
Go Back to Basics with Simple Mode 26
Home Screen Management 27
Contacts
Managing Business Cards 30
Search Contacts 31
Managing Contacts 32
Dialling
Basic Calling Functions 34
Make Calls While Using the Internet with VoLTE 35
Use VoWi-Fi for a New Calling Experience 36
Camera
Basic Camera Functions 37
Use Portrait Mode to Shoot Like a Pro 39
Use AR lens to Shoot Interesting Photos 39
Use Wide Aperture Mode to Highlight Your Shooting Subjects 40
Panorama 40
Pro Mode 41
Take Black and White Photos 43
Light Painting Mode 44
More Capture Modes 49
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Gallery
Highlights 51
Photo Management 52
Phone Manager
Use Optimise 56
Manage Mobile Data Usage 56
Enable Smart Power Saving 56
Use Auto-launch to Prevent Unwanted App Activities 57
Enable Virus Scanner 57
Email
Add Email Accounts 59
Manage Email Accounts 59
Manage VIP Email Contacts 60
Create Smart Groups 60
Import Important Events to Calendar 60
Set Auto Response for Exchange Email 60
Calendar
Navigate the Calendar 61
Import To-Dos to Keep Your Work Organised 61
View Global Holidays 61
Clock
Use the Clock 63
Notepad
Manage Your Notes to Keep Your Records in Order 64
Utilities
Check Your Screen Time 65
Use Recorder to Make Audio Notes 65
Phone Clone 65
HUAWEI ID and Multiple Users
Set and Use Multiple Users 69
Device Connection
Bluetooth 71
NFC 73
Huawei Share 77
Security and Privacy
Face Unlock 79
Fingerprint 80
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Enable or Disable Location Services 80
PrivateSpace 81
Enable App Lock 83
Use Password Vault 83
Enhanced Data Protection: Defend Your Privacy 84
Wi-Fi and Network
Wi-Fi 86
Enable 5G 89
Connecting to the Internet 89
Share Your Mobile Network with Other Devices 89
Apps and Notications
App Twin: Log in to Two Social Media Accounts at Once 91
Customise App Permissions to Use Your Device Your Way 91
Sound and Display
Set Up Do Not Disturb Mode 92
Congure the Sound Settings 92
Enable Eye Comfort Mode to Prevent Eye Strain 93
More Display Settings 93
Storage
Enable Memory Cleanup 95
Smart Assistance
Access Device Functions from Anywhere with Navigation Dock 96
Use a Flip Cover to Protect Your Device 96
Enable or Disable Mistouch Prevention 97
System
Change the Input Method 98
General Settings 98
Legal Notice
Legal Notice 101
Personal Information and Data Security 103
Obtaining help 103
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Exciting Features
Featured Usage Tips
HiVision: Start Scanning to Learn More
Want to stick to a healthy diet and keep t? Wish you could understand foreign logos, road signs, and
restaurant menus while travelling abroad? Want to quickly get product information for comparisons
and to make purchases faster? Use HiVision to get all these done fast and easily.
HiVision can provide you with the following features:
lScan food: You can scan food to determine the weight, calories, and nutrition facts.
lIdentify objects: Scan to identify road signs or famous paintings. A card with relevant information
about the geographical locations or the painting will be generated for you.
lShop: Scan the objects you like to get purchase recommendations.
lTranslate: Scan words or phrases in a foreign language for a quick online translation, making your
trip abroad a breeze.
lScan codes: Scan QR codes or barcodes to add contacts or acquire product information.
lThis feature requires access to the Internet to identify objects, scan codes, determine calories in
food, shop, and translate.
lThis feature is only supported in some countries and regions.
Enrol Your Facial Information and Enable Face Unlock
lFace unlock can only be used when the owner account is logged in. It is not supported by user
and guest accounts, or by PrivateSpace.
lFace unlock is not available if the lock screen password has not been entered for at least three
consecutive days, or if your device has been remotely locked or restarted.
lWhen using Face unlock, keep your eyes open, and look straight at your device from a distance
of 20–50 cm (about 8–20 inches). Your device may be unable to scan your face accurately if
you are in an extremely dark environment or under direct lighting.
lCurrently, only one face can be enroled. You can delete the current facial data and re-enrol
your face.
1Open Settings. Go to Security & privacy > Face recognition, then enter your lock screen
password.
If you haven't set a lock screen password, follow the onscreen instructions to do so.
2If you select Enable pick up to wake, the screen will turn on and unlock when you pick up your
device and hold it in front of your face. If you do not need this feature, do not select the option.
Touch Get started and enrol your face.
3Face unlock modes:
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lDirect unlock: On the Face recognition screen, touch Unlock device and select Direct
unlock. When you turn the screen on, your device will automatically recognise your face and
directly unlock the screen.
lSlide to unlock: On the Face recognition screen, touch Unlock device and select Slide to
unlock. Once your device has recognised your face, slide on the lock screen to unlock it.
lIf you have enabled Show notications, your device will hide notication details on the lock
screen and display them only when the owner's face has been recognised.
lIf you have also enabled Access App lock, you can access locked apps when your device
recognises your face.
Pick Up to Unlock
Open Settings, and go to Security & privacy > Face recognition. When enroling 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 device to unlock the screen, without a password or ngerprint.
If you haven't selected Enable pick up to wake when enroling 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 > Motion control > Pick up, and select
Wake device.
HiSearch: Search for Matching Text and Images
HiSearch can be a handy search tool to locate the apps and les you want.
HiSearch allows you to search through settings, les, contacts and notes while keeping a record of
your search history.
1Once your device is unlocked, swipe down from the middle part of the home screen to open
HiSearch.
2Enter an app or le name to run a search, then touch in the search results to easily nd the
location of the app on the home screen.
3Touch the icon on the HiSearch interface to review Search scope or Check for updates
here.
Access Device 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 device. You can enable the Navigation dock feature on your device 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:
lBack: Touch the Navigation dock once to go back one step, or touch it twice to go back two steps.
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lHome: Touch and hold the Navigation dock and then release it to go to the home screen.
lView 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.
View all shortcuts
Touch to enable
this feature
Touch and hold to
enter Settings
Organize shortcuts
Camera Tips
Take Black and White Photos
The world is an amazingly colourful place. But sometimes too many colours can be distracting.
Monochrome mode lters out colour, helping to bring out light and shadows, and give photos more
mood and atmosphere.
Open Camera > More > Monochrome, and then touch to take photos in black and white.
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Use Portrait Mode to Shoot Like a Pro
Go to Camera > Portrait, adjust the following settings, then touch to take a portrait.
Blur and lighting effects: Touch the icon in the viewnder and select a blur or lighting effect.
A light source (such as a neon or street light) in a relatively well-lit background will contribute to
better results. Taking photos at long distance will reduce the effect.
Beauty effect:
lShoot using the rear camera: Touch in the viewnder and drag the slider to adjust beauty
settings. A larger value will produce a more distinct beauty effect.
lShoot using the front camera: Touch in the viewnder and drag the slider to adjust beauty
settings. A larger value will produce a more distinct beauty effect. You can also touch HDR at the
top of the screen to enable AI HDR to rene details in both the well-lit and poorly-lit areas of the
photo.
To disable the beauty effect, touch in the viewnder and drag the slider to the lowest level.
Use Panorama Mode to Take Panoramic Photos
Panoramas provide a wider viewing angle than ordinary photos, letting you take sweeping landscape
shots.
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To capture a panorama shot, the camera takes multiple photos of objects within our visual eld and
stitches them together into a single photo.
When taking a panorama, nd a wide, open space that is some distance away from the subject
and try to avoid backgrounds that are all in one colour.
1Go to Camera > More > Panorama.
2Touch at the bottom of the screen to congure the shooting direction.
3Hold your Phone steady, and then touch to start shooting. Slowly move the Phone in the
direction indicated, holding the device steady and ensuring that the arrow stays level with the
centre line.
4Touch when you are nished. The camera will automatically stitch the photos together to
create a panorama.
Custom Shooting Modes
Want to discover new ways of using your camera besides the preset functions? You can download or
delete shooting modes based on your needs.
Download more shooting modes: Open Camera > More > Download. Select the shooting
modes to download, and touch ADD.
Update shooting modes: To update shooting modes, go to the More screen. The shooting modes
with available updates will have red dots next to them. You can follow the onscreen prompts to
update them.
Delete shooting modes: Go to More > , and touch to delete unneeded shooting modes.
To ensure that Camera works normally, preset shooting modes cannot be deleted.
Use AR lens to Shoot Interesting Photos
Use AR lens to make your photos fun and stand out.
Go to Camera > More > AR lens.
There are several effects to choose from to make your photos stand out:
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l3D Qmoji: Touch 3D Qmoji, and select an animated Qmoji. The Qmoji will then mimic and act out
your facial expressions and actions accordingly. Touch to record, or touch
GIF
, then touch and
hold to create your own personalised Qmoji.
Use Pro Mode to Take Scenic Photos
Want to make your scenic photos more vibrant and interesting? Use Pro mode to take unique and
personalised scenic photos.
Go to Camera > Pro to enter Pro mode.
Select a metering mode based on the shooting subject: Touch , and select a metering mode.
Metering Mode Application Scenario
Matrix Broad landscapes and seas
Centre The subject is in the centre of the picture, and
stands out from the background.
Spot The subject to be highlighted in the picture is
relatively small, such as a ower or a tree.
Adjust brightness based on the shooting environment:
lAdjust ISO: Touch , and drag the ISO slider to adjust its value.
To avoid excessive noise, the recommended ISO is below 400. The recommended ISO for the
daytime is between 100 and 200 and around 400 for night scenes.
lAdjust the shutter speed: Touch (shutter speed), and drag the shutter speed slider to your
desired speed.
The recommended shutter speed for static scenes (such as mountains) is between 1/80 and
1/125, and faster for moving subjects (such as waves). For best results, use a tripod when
shooting a moving subject.
lAdjust exposure compensation: Touch
&7
, and drag the EV slider to your desired value.
Adjust AWB: Touch
"8#
, and drag the AWB slider to your desired value.
lWhen shooting under sunlight, you can select . In a weak light environment, you can select
.
lTouch

to adjust the colour temperature. If you want to give your photo a cosy, nostalgic
tone, increase the K value. For a cold, calm or futuristic tone, lower the K value.
Adjust AF based on the shooting subject: Touch
"'
, and drag the AF slider to your desired
value.
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