Huawei Mate 8 User manual

User Guide

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Contents
Exciting new features
Pro camera mode 1
Smart fingerprint 2
Knuckle screenshots 3
Screen recorder 6
Opening two apps on one screen 8
Unboxing your phone
Getting to know your phone 11
Inserting a SIM card and microSD card 12
Charging your phone 13
Turning your phone on and off 14
Transferring data
Using the Backup app to transfer data 15
Transferring data between your phone and a
computer 17
Copying contacts from an old phone to a new
phone 17
First use and initial setup
First use 19
Dual SIM settings 22
Connecting to the Internet 23
Themes and wallpaper 25
Notification and permission settings 27
Configuring the fingerprint sensor 28
Gestures and navigation settings 30
Installing apps
Installing an app from a microSD card 33
Installing an app shared by another phone 34
Uninstalling an app 36

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Getting to know your phone
Locking and unlocking the screen 37
Touchscreen gestures 39
Status and notification icons 40
Home screen 42
Notification 48
Using fingerprint recognition 51
Accessing applications 54
Personalizing your phone 57
Entering text 59
Tips and tricks
Adding contact details quickly 62
Taking snapshots when the screen is off 62
Perfect Selfie 63
Using time-lapse mode to fast forward the action 63
Taking photos while recording a video 64
Calling contacts when the screen is off 64
Using voice wakeup 65
Answering or rejecting a call using voice commands 65
Finding applications quickly 66
Using Wi-Fi+ to connect to the Wi-Fi network with the
strongest signal 67
Easy one-handed operation on large phones 67
Sharing your QR card 68
Using your phone while wearing gloves 68
Pocket mode 69
Rapidly adjusting the system volume 69
Using the floating dock instead of phone keys 70
Aligning home screen apps automatically 70
Touch-disable mode 71
Call and Contacts
Opening the dialer 72
Answering or rejecting a call 75
Functions available during a call 76
Answering a third-party call 76
Making a conference call 77

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Viewing the call log 78
Turning on pocket mode 78
Call settings 79
Creating a contact 80
Adding contact details quickly 81
Importing or exporting contacts 82
Managing contacts 84
Finding a contact 85
Viewing contacts from different accounts 85
Adding a contact to your favorites 85
Contact groups 86
Messaging and Email
Viewing a text message 88
Sending a text message 88
Replying to a message 89
Deleting a thread 89
Managing messages 90
Managing common phrases 90
Adding an email account 91
Sending an email 92
Checking your emails 93
Managing VIP contacts 94
Configuring account settings 94
Camera and Gallery
Accessing the viewfinder 96
Taking a photo 96
Capture modes 97
Time-lapse mode 104
Slow motion recording 105
Pro camera mode 105
Light Painting mode 107
Panoramic shots 111
Launching the camera from Gallery 113
Shooting a video 113
Video settings 114
Camera settings 115

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Viewing photos and videos 116
Adding notes to an image 118
Organizing photos and videos 119
Sharing images or videos 120
Editing an image 121
Using Camera or Gallery to scan a QR code 122
Music and Video
Adding songs to your phone 123
Searching for local music 123
Listening to music 124
Creating a playlist 125
Playing a playlist 126
Setting a song as the ringtone 126
Playing a video 126
Accessing the Internet
Using mobile data to access the Internet 128
Using Wi-Fi to access the Internet 128
Sharing your mobile Internet with other devices 130
Transferring data using Bluetooth 133
Transferring data using Wi-Fi Direct 134
Transferring data between your phone and a
computer 135
Transferring data between your phone and a USB
storage device 136
Multi-screen 138
Using NFC to transfer data between phones 138
Backup and restore
Using the Backup app to back up and restore data 140
Restoring factory settings 141
Updating your phone 141
File management
Viewing files 143
Sharing files 144
Creating folders 145

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Renaming files 145
Copying, moving, or deleting files 145
Creating or extracting archives 146
Excluding small images 146
Storing private files in a Safe 146
Using your phone to view files shared by a
computer 148
Power management
Monitoring your power usage 150
Viewing power usage 150
Enabling the Ultra power plan 151
Closing background apps when the screen is
locked 152
Preventing background apps from accessing the
Internet 152
Configuring display and sound settings 153
Phone Manager – round-the-clock protection
for your phone
Optimizing your system 154
Managing data usage 155
Harassment filter 156
Battery management 157
App lock 157
Convenient features, making life easier for you
Calendar 158
Clock 160
Weather 162
Notepad 164
FM Radio 165
Calculator 166
Sound recorder 166
Mirror 168
Settings
Enabling location access 169

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Display settings 170
Sound settings 171
Changing the screen unlock method 171
Airplane mode 173
Using the floating dock 174
Setting your SIM card PIN 175
Setting up an account 175
Setting the date and time 176
Changing the system language 177
Accessibility features
About your phone's accessibility features 178
TalkBack 178
Captions 181
Using magnification gestures 181
Using the power button to end a call 183
Adjusting the screen response time 183
Color correction 183
Safety information
Safety information 184
Personal Information and Data Security 189
Legal Notice 190

Exciting new features
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Exciting new features
Pro camera mode
Photography is all about light and composition. When combined effectively, these two
elements can produce stunning, soul-stirring images. Pro camera mode lets you fine-tune
photos and gives you full control over composition, exposure, and shutter speed.
1 Open Camera and touch > Professional .
2 On the Pro camera settings screen, you can enable grid lines, or configure parameters
such as lighting, exposure, and shutter speed. For more information, refer to Pro
camera settings.
• Grid lines : Touch the icon at the top of the screen. You can choose from a 3 x
3 grid, phi grid, or a spiral-shaped overlay. These overlays have been designed by
professionals to help you compose interesting, professional-looking shots.
• Shutter speed and exposure control : Adjust the parameters at the bottom of the
screen to produce a perfectly-exposed shot. You can set the ISO, shutter speed,
white balance, exposure compensation, focus mode, and metering mode.

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For more information, refer to Pro camera mode.
Smart fingerprint
Smart fingerprint makes using your phone even easier. Fingerprints aren't just for
unlocking. Touch the sensor with any finger to activate commonly-used features. Say
goodbye to tedious screen tapping.
1 Open Settings and select Fingerprint ID .
2 In the Touch and hold gesture section, turn on switches for those features you want to
enable.
• Take photo/video : When using the camera viewfinder, touch and hold the
fingerprint sensor to take a picture.
• Answer call : When you have an incoming call, touch and hold the fingerprint sensor
to answer it.

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• Stop alarm : When your alarm goes off, touch and hold the fingerprint sensor to
disable it.
Knuckle screenshots
Want to show off your video game achievements to your friends? Now, you can use a
knuckle to take a screenshot of the whole screen, or part of it.
1 Open Settings and select Smart assistance .

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2 Touch Motion control > Smart screenshot and turn on the Smart screenshot switch.
• Full screenshot : Knock the screen firmly with your knuckle twice to capture the
current screen in full.
• Partial screenshot : Knock the screen firmly with your knuckle. Drag your knuckle
around the area you want to capture, and then return to the starting point. Your
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also select the screenshot box at the top of the screen for different screenshot shapes.
Touch to save a screenshot.
After creating a screenshot, touch Share to share it with friends. For more information
about sharing, refer to Sharing images or videos.

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By default, screenshots are stored in Gallery , within the Screenshots folder.
Screen recorder
Use the screen recorder feature to teach friends and family how to use phone features
or record video game footage.
Before making a screen recording, ensure your phone is unlocked.
Starting the recording
You can enable screen recorder using one of the following methods:
• Knock the screen twice with two knuckles, and then choose a video format.

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• Press the volume up and power buttons simultaneously, and then choose a video
format.
While making a screen recording, you can also record sound by talking into the
microphone.
Stopping the recording
You can stop a screen recording using one of the following methods:
• Knock the screen twice with two knuckles.
• Press the volume up and power buttons simultaneously.
By default, video recordings are stored in Gallery , within the Screen recordings folder.

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Sharing screen recordings
Open Gallery . Touch and hold the recording you want to share, and then touch
to share it with friends.
Opening two apps on one screen
Want to watch a film while you create this week's shopping list? This is now possible with
dual windows, a feature that lets you view two apps on screen at once.
You can enable dual windows using one of the following methods:
• Swipe upwards with two fingers from the bottom of the virtual navigation bar.

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• Touch and hold Recent .
• If the screen is in portrait view, slide a knuckle across it horizontally. If the screen is in
landscape view, slide a knuckle across it vertically.

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In dual windows view, the screen is divided into two windows. One app can be opened
in each window (for example, open
Video in one window and Notepad in the other).
Drag the edge of a window to resize, or touch to open the dual windows menu:
• Touch to swap the two windows.
• Touch to switch to the app selection screen.
• Touch to exit dual windows.
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Unboxing your phone
Getting to know your phone
The HUAWEI MATE 8 sports a Kirin 950 processor, a 6-inch full HD screen with 368 ppi,
a 4000 mAh battery, a full metal body, and a 16 MP rear camera. It comes with the all-
new EMUI 4.0 user interface, which offers a whole new range of smart, secure, and easy-
to-use features.
Do not cover the proximity sensor, as this will affect some of the phone's functions.
If you use a screen protector, do not cover the sensor. Use a screen protector that is
designed for your phone with a purpose-built hole for the sensor.
Microphone
Front
camera Headset jack
Flash
Volume button
Fingerprint
scanner
Speaker
Power
button
Status
indicator Earpiece Front camera
Proximity sensor
Noise reduction
microphone Microphone
Card
slot
Micro USB port

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Inserting a SIM card and microSD card
The HUAWEI MATE 8 features a 2-in-1 card slot, which is located on the upper left side
of the phone. You can insert two nano-SIM cards, or one nano-SIM card and one microSD
card.
Tips:
• Ensure that the card is correctly oriented and keep the card tray level when inserting it
into your phone.
• Only use standard nano-SIM cards. Inserting non-standard cards may damage the SIM
card tray.
• Be careful not to hurt yourself or damage your phone when using the SIM eject tool.
• Store the SIM eject tool out of the reach of children to prevent them from swallowing
it or hurting themselves.
1 Press and hold the power button, and then select to turn off your phone.
2 To remove the card tray, insert the SIM eject tool included with your phone into the
small hole next to the card tray.
3 Insert a SIM card or microSD card into the card tray.
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4 Insert the card tray back into your phone in the correct orientation.
Charging your phone
The HUAWEI MATE 8 comes with optimized power management software and a 4000
mAh battery to deliver impressive battery life.
Using your battery
• Your battery can be recharged hundreds of times, but all batteries have a limited
lifespan. If you notice a significant deterioration in your phone's battery life, contact
an authorized Huawei service center for a replacement battery. The battery is built into
the phone and is not removable. Do not attempt to remove the battery yourself.
• Your phone may become warm after prolonged use or when exposed to high ambient
temperatures. This is entirely normal. If your phone becomes hot to touch, stop
charging it, and disable unnecessary features. Place your phone in a cool location and
allow it to cool down to room temperature. Avoid prolonged contact with the surface
of your phone if it becomes hot.
• When charging your phone, only use genuine Huawei batteries, chargers, and USB
cables. Using third-party accessories may impair your phone's performance and
constitutes a safety hazard. Avoid using your phone when it is charging. Do not cover
your phone or the power adapter.
• Charging times may vary depending on the ambient temperature and the remaining
battery level.
• A low battery warning will be displayed when the battery level is low.
• Your phone will switch off automatically when the battery is nearly empty.
Battery status indicator
The battery status is indicated by your phone's indicator light and the battery icon in the
status bar.
• If the status indicator blinks red and the battery icon changes to , the battery level
is below 10%.
• The status indicator and the battery icon indicate the battery status during charging. If
the status indicator is red and the battery icon is , the battery level is below 10%.