Huawei Mate Xs 2 User manual

User Guide

Contents
Essentials
Basic Gestures 1
Lock and Unlock Your Screen 4
Get Familiar with the Home Screen 5
Notication and Status Icons 6
Control Panel 7
Screenshots & Screen Recording 12
Enter Text 16
Multi-Window 18
Show Date and Time When the Screen Is O 22
Smart Features
AI Voice 24
AI Lens 26
AI Touch 27
Easy Projection 27
Multi-screen Collaboration 29
Multi-screen Collaboration Between Your Tablet and Phone 32
Tap to Project to a Smart Screen 33
Huawei Print 34
Multi-Device Collaboration 34
Audio Control Panel 36
Camera and Gallery
Take Photos 38
Shoot in Portrait, Night, and Wide Aperture Modes 40
Master AI 41
Take Photos with Various Zoom Settings 42
Monochrome Photography 44
Moving Pictures 44
Pro Mode 46
Record Videos 49
Tracking Shot 52
Slow-Mo Recording 52
Time-Lapse Photography 53
Dual-View Mode 54
Story Creator 55
Adjust Camera Settings 56
Manage Gallery 57
Golden Snap 61
Highlights 62
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Apps
MeeTime 64
Notepad 66
Settings
Biometrics & Password 71
Security 73
About Phone 74
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Basic Gestures
Basic Gestures and Shortcuts
System Navigation Gestures
Go to Settings > System & updates > System navigation and make sure that Gestures is
selected.
Return to the previous screen
Swipe in from the left or right edges to return to the previous screen.
Back to home screen
Swipe up from the bottom to go to the home screen.
Recent tasks
Swipe up from the bottom of the screen and hold to view recent tasks.
Close an app
When viewing recent tasks, swipe up on an app preview to close the app.
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Switch between apps
•Slide across the bottom edge of the screen to switch between apps.
Before using this gesture, touch Settings on the System navigation
screen, and ensure that Slide across bottom to switch apps is enabled.
•Swipe across the bottom of the screen in an arc to switch between apps.
If your device does not have the Slide across bottom to switch apps switch, it indicates
that the corresponding feature is not supported.
Knuckle Gestures
Before using knuckle gestures, use either of the following methods to make sure that all
necessary features are enabled (depending on your device model):
•Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Shortcuts & gestures, and enable Take
screenshot and Record screen.
•Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Motion control > Take screenshot, and enable
Smart screenshot.
Take a screenshot
Knock twice on the screen with a knuckle to take a screenshot.
Take a scrollshot
Knock on the screen with a knuckle and draw an "S" to take a scrolling
screenshot.
Capture part of the screen
Knock and draw an enclosed area with a knuckle to capture part of the
screen.
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Record screen
Knock twice on the screen with two knuckles to start or end a screen
recording.
More Gestures
Access Home screen editing mode
Pinch two ngers together on the home screen.
Display the shortcut panel on the lock screen
Turn on the screen and swipe up from the bottom of the lock screen.
Display the search bar
Swipe down from the middle of the home screen.
Display the notication panel
Swipe down from the upper left edge of the screen.
Turn on a shortcut switch
Swipe down from the upper right edge of the screen to display Control
Panel and touch to expand the shortcut switches panel (depending on
your device model).
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Button Shortcuts
Power o and restart
Press and hold the Power button until your phone displays the Power o
and Restart menu.
Turn up volume
Press the Volume up button.
Turn down volume
Press the Volume down button.
Take a screenshot
Press the Volume down and Power buttons simultaneously.
Some products do not have volume buttons.
Lock and Unlock Your Screen
Lock and Unlock Your Screen
Lock Your Screen
Auto-lock:
Your phone will automatically turn o when you haven't used it for a certain period of time.
You can go to Settings > Display & brightness > Sleep, and set the screen timeout duration.
Manually lock the screen:
To lock the screen, use either of the following methods:
•Press the Power button.
•On the home screen, pinch two ngers together to enter editing mode. Touch Widgets, and
drag the Screen Lock icon to the home screen. Then touch the Screen Lock icon to lock the
screen.
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Turn On the Screen
You can turn on the screen in any of the following ways (depending on your device model):
•Press the Power button.
•Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Shortcuts & gestures > Wake screen, and
enable and use Raise to wake, Double-tap to wake, or Show palm to wake.
•Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Motion control > Raise, and enable and use
Wake device.
If your phone does not have this option, it indicates that this feature is not supported.
Unlock Your Screen
Password unlock: Once the screen is turned on, swipe up from the middle of the screen to
display a panel where you can enter your lock screen password.
Face unlock: Once the screen is turned on, bring your face in front of the screen. Your phone
will unlock automatically after recognizing your face.
Fingerprint unlock: Touch the ngerprint sensor zone with a nger that you have enrolled.
Be sure to rst wake the screen, if your device has an in-screen ngerprint sensor.
Get Familiar with the Home Screen
Create and Use Large Folders
You can group similar apps in a large folder and name the folder for better management.
You can also turn a standard folder into a large one (both the folder and the app icons in it
will be enlarged) to access apps more easily.
Create a Large Folder
1Touch and hold an app icon and drag it over another icon to create a new folder.
2Touch and hold a folder to switch between display modes. For example, you can touch
and hold a new folder and select Enlarge from the displayed menu to create a large
folder.
3You can touch the lower right corner of the large folder to open it and then touch the
folder name to rename it.
You can also rename the folder by touching and holding it and selecting Rename.
Operations in a Large Folder
You can perform the following operations in large folders:
•Open apps: In a large folder, touch an icon to access the app directly.
•Enter and exit folders: Touch the lower right corner of a large folder to enter it. Touch a
blank area in the folder to exit it.
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When there are more than nine apps within a large folder, a stacked icon will appear in the
lower right corner of the folder. You can touch the stacked icon to view more apps within
the folder.
•Add or remove apps: Open a large folder, touch , and add or remove apps as required.
If you deselect all apps within the folder, the folder will be deleted.
•Switch between display modes: Touch and hold a folder to switch between a standard
and large display. For example, you can touch and hold a standard folder and select
Enlarge from the displayed menu to create a large folder.
Notication and Status Icons
Notication and Status Icons
Network status icons may vary depending on your region or network service provider.
Supported features vary depending on the device model. Some of the following icons
may not be relevant to your phone.
5G network connected 4G network connected
3G network connected 2G network connected
Full signal strength Roaming
Data saver enabled No SIM card inserted
Hotspot enabled Hotspot connected
Hotspot disconnected Switching networks via Wi-Fi+
Wi-Fi connected Wi-Fi network is faulty, unable to
connect to the Internet
Wi-Fi 6 connected Wi-Fi 6 network is faulty, unable
to connect to the Internet
Wi-Fi 6+ connected Wi-Fi 6+ network is faulty, unable
to connect to the Internet
Airplane mode enabled Alarm set
Battery empty Low battery
Charging Fast charging
Super charging Wireless super charging
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Wireless fast charging Regular wireless charging
Power Saving mode enabled Digital Balance enabled
Bluetooth enabled Bluetooth device battery
Bluetooth device connected VPN connected
Driving mode enabled Projection device connected
Location service enabled Eye Comfort enabled
Headset connected Performance mode enabled
Calling VoLTE enabled
Missed call New message
Silent mode Vibration pattern
NFC enabled Do Not Disturb mode enabled
Syncing data Data syncing failed
New email Event reminder
More notications
Control Panel
Introduction to Control Panel
You can easily manage and control media playback, shortcuts, and Device+ in the Control
Panel.
Swipe down from the upper right edge of the screen to display Control Panel where you can
access the following features with ease:
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The gures are for reference only.
•Media controls: To control media playback and switch between recently used media apps
and media devices (such as Visions and Bluetooth headsets).
•Shortcut controls: To enable, disable, or set frequently used features.
•Device+: Automatically discovers nearby devices logged in to the same HUAWEI ID and
allows you to link them so they work together as one.
•Device controls: To manage and control devices and scenes that have been added in AI
Life.This feature is only available in some countries and regions.
Use Shortcut Switches
Turn on a Shortcut Switch
Swipe down from the upper right edge of the screen to display Control Panel and touch
to expand the shortcut switches panel (depending on your device model).
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The gures are for reference only.
•Touch a shortcut switch to enable or disable the corresponding feature.
•Touch and hold a shortcut switch to access the settings screen of the corresponding feature
(supported by some features).
•Touch to access the system settings screen.
Customize Shortcuts
Swipe down from the upper right edge of the screen to display Control Panel, go to >
Edit switches, then touch and hold a shortcut switch to drag it to your preferred position,
and touch Done.
Audio Control Panel
Manage Audio Playback in Audio Control Panel
When multiple audio apps (such as Music) are opened, you can manage music playback and
switch between these apps in Audio Control Panel with ease.
1After opening multiple audio apps, swipe down from the upper right edge of the phone to
display Control Panel, then touch the audio playback card at the top of Control Panel.
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2The currently and recently used audio apps will be displayed in Audio Control Panel where
you can manage playback (such as playing, pausing, and switching to the previous or next
song) in the app in use, or touch another audio app to quickly switch playback.
•Some apps need to be updated to the latest version before using this feature.
•Not all apps support Audio Control Panel.
Quickly Switch Audio Playback Device
When your phone is connected to an audio device (such as a headset, Bluetooth speaker, or
Vision product), you can quickly switch the playback device in the audio control section in
Control Panel (such as for transferring the current music playback from your phone to a
Bluetooth speaker).
1Connect your phone to an audio device via Bluetooth or other methods.
After a Vision product is connected to your phone via Bluetooth, you can also connect it to
the same Wi-Fi network and log in to the same HUAWEI ID as your phone to perform
more operations.
2Swipe down from the upper right edge of your phone to display Control Panel, touch
or the device icon (such as ) in the top right corner of the audio control section at the
top, then select the audio device from the connected device list to transfer the current
audio playback on your phone to the device.
Work Seamlessly Across Devices, with Device+
Device+ facilitates seamless collaboration between your devices, including tablets, laptops,
and Visions, making your phone a virtual hub with eortless controls. Seamlessly transfer
ongoing tasks from your phone to the boundless Vision display, with just a tap, including
streaming audio and video content, or even view and edit phone les from the convenience
of your laptop.
Please make sure your device has been updated to the latest system version.
Set Device+
Currently, Device+ supports linking phones with the following types of devices. To use this
feature, make sure that devices to be connected support Device+. Before you get started,
enable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi and log in to your HUAWEI ID on your phone. For other devices,
perform the following settings:
•Tablet: Enable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, and ensure that it is logged in to the same HUAWEI ID
as your phone.
•Computer: Enable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, and ensure that it is logged in to the same
HUAWEI ID as your phone.
•Vision: Enable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, and ensure that it is logged in to the same HUAWEI ID
as your phone.
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•Bluetooth device: Some Bluetooth devices (such as Bluetooth headsets) can be linked with
your phone via Device+ after establishing a Bluetooth connection.
Show Device+: If Device+ is hidden or cannot be found, go to Control Panel and then to
> Show Device+.
Transfer MeeTime Calls and Audio or Video Being Streamed to Other Devices
When you are making MeeTime calls on your phone, watching videos (such as in HUAWEI
Video, Youku, or other video streaming apps), or listening to music, you can transfer any of
these ongoing tasks to another device via Device+ and pick up from where you left o on
the new device. For instance, you can transfer a MeeTime call to your Vision and a video
being streamed to your tablet.
MeeTime: This feature is only available in some countries and regions.
You can select dierent devices to transfer the following tasks:
•Videos: Can be transferred to tablets and Visions.
•MeeTime calls: Can be transferred to Visions.
•Music: Can be transferred to Bluetooth earphones and Visions (either when the screen is on
or o).
1Swipe down from the upper right edge of your phone to display Control Panel. Available
devices will be displayed in the Device+ section. You can also touch to search for
nearby devices manually.
2Touch a device that you want to transfer the ongoing tasks to.
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The gures are for reference only.
Use Multi-Screen Collaboration on a Computer or Tablet
You can view or edit les on your phone using your computer or tablet, drag les across
devices, and even use phone apps on your computer or tablet.
1Swipe down from the upper right edge of your phone to display Control Panel. Available
devices will be displayed in the Device+ section. You can also touch to search for
nearby devices manually.
2Select a device that you want to connect to, and your phone screen will then be displayed
on that device.
To stop Multi-Screen Collaboration, touch the corresponding device again in the Device+
section.
Screenshots & Screen Recording
Take a Screenshot
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Take a Full Screenshot with a Knuckle Tap
1Before using knuckle gestures, use either of the following methods to enable this feature
(depending on your device model):
•Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Shortcuts & gestures > Take screenshot
and enable Knuckle screenshots.
•Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Motion control > Take screenshot and
enable Smart screenshot.
2Tap twice in quick succession with one knuckle to take a screenshot of the entire screen.
Take a Screenshot with a Key Shortcut
Press and hold down on the Power and Volume down buttons at the same time to take a
screenshot.
Take a Screenshot with a Shortcut Switch
Swipe down from the upper right edge of the screen to display Control Panel, touch to
expand the shortcut switches panel (depending on your device model), and touch
Screenshot to take a screenshot.
Share or Edit a Screenshot
After you take a screenshot, a thumbnail will appear in the lower left corner of the screen.
Feel free to:
•Swipe up on the thumbnail to select a method for sharing the screenshot with others.
•Tap on the thumbnail to edit, delete, or do more with the screenshot.
Screenshots are saved to Gallery by default.
Take a Partial Screenshot
Use Partial screenshot to take a screenshot of a part of the screen. You can choose your
preferred screenshot shape (such as a rectangle, oval, or heart).
Take a Partial Screenshot with Knuckle Gestures
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The gures are for reference only.
1Knock on the screen with a single knuckle and hold to draw an enclosed shape around the
part of the screen that you wish to capture. Make sure that your knuckle does not leave
the screen.
2The screen will display the motion of your knuckle. From there, feel free to:
•Drag the frame to the desired position, or resize it.
•Touch any of the shape options at the bottom of the screen to change the shape of the
captured area.
3Touch to save the screenshot.
Partial Screenshot Shortcuts
1Swipe down from the upper right edge of the screen to display Control Panel and touch
to expand the shortcut switch panel (depending on your device model). Then touch
the triangle icon next to Screenshot, and select Partial screenshot.
2Follow the onscreen instructions to draw an enclosed shape with your nger around the
part of the screen that you wish to capture.
3The screen will display the motion of your nger. From there, feel free to:
•Drag the frame to the desired position, or resize it.
•Touch any of the shape options at the bottom of the screen to change the shape of the
captured area.
4Touch to save the screenshot.
Take a Scrolling Screenshot
Use Scrollshot to capture a memorable chat, article, or essential work document that can't
display in full on the screen, and share with others.
Use a Knuckle to Take a Scrolling Screenshot
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The gures are for reference only.
1Tap a single knuckle against the screen and hold to draw an "S". Your device will
automatically scroll to the bottom of the page to capture all of the content in a single
screenshot.
2You can touch the screen at any time to stop the scrolling.
Use a Shortcut to Take a Scrolling Screenshot
1Swipe down from the upper right edge of the screen to display Control Panel, touch
to expand the shortcut switches panel(depending on your device model), touch the
triangle icon next to Screenshot, and touch Scrollshot in the displayed dialog box.
2You can touch the screen at any time to stop the scrolling.
Swipe down on the Thumbnail to Take a Scrolling Screenshot
The gures are for reference only.
After you take a screenshot, a thumbnail will appear in the lower left corner. You can
continue to take a scrolling screenshot.
1Swipe down on the thumbnail to take a scrolling screenshot.
2You can touch the screen at any time to stop the scrolling.
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Record the Screen
Record your screen activities in sharable videos to compose a tutorial, show o your
awesome gaming skills, and a lot more.
Use a Key Combination to Start Screen Recording
Press and hold the Power and Volume up buttons simultaneously to start screen recording. To
stop recording, press and hold both buttons again.
Use a Shortcut to Start Screen Recording
1Swipe down from the upper right edge of the screen to display Control Panel, touch
to expand the shortcut switches panel (depending on your device model), and touch
Screen Recorder to start screen recording.
2To stop the recording, touch the timer at the top of the screen.
3The recording will be saved in Gallery.
Start a Screen Recording with just Two Knuckles
1Before using knuckle gestures, use either of the following methods to make sure that all
necessary features are enabled (depending on your device model):
•Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Shortcuts & gestures > Record screen and
enable Record screen.
•Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Motion control > Take screenshot and
enable Smart screenshot.
2Knock the screen twice in quick succession with two knuckles to start a screen recording.
To stop recording, knock twice as before.
Record Your Voice During Screen Recording
You can enable the microphone to record your voice while recording the screen.
After starting a screen recording, touch the microphone icon and ensure that it is displayed as
. You can now record your voice.
If the microphone is disabled (if it is displayed as ), you will only be able to record
system sounds, such as music.
Enter Text
Use Celia Keyboard
Celia Keyboard is a secure and intuitive keyboard developed by Huawei. It supports ecient
voice inputs, smooth handwriting, an emulated mechanical keyboard, as well as 170+ input
languages.
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If Celia Keyboard is not yet installed on your device, search for and install it in AppGallery.
Go to Settings > System & updates > Language & input and set Celia Keyboard as the
default keyboard.
Text Input
Keyboard input
Celia Keyboard comes with a 26-key layout by default. As you type on the keyboard, a box
will be displayed for you to select predicted words.
Press and hold a letter key and then swipe up to enter a number, or swipe left or right to
enter the letter.
Voice input
You can have your speech converted into text to improve your input eciency.
•Touch and hold to go to the voice input screen.
•On the voice input screen, touch to select your preferred language.
This feature is only available in some countries and regions.
Rich Media Input
•On the keyboard, touch and hold , then touch and select dierent emojis.
•On the keyboard, touch and hold , then touch and select dierent emoticons.
Switch to Another Input Language
Touch and hold in the lower left corner and select English(United States) or More
languages… in the pop-up menu. Alternatively, touch to quickly switch input language.
Celia Keyboard Settings
Set the skin
On the input keyboard, go to > Theme and select a skin.
Set the font
On the input keyboard, go to > Settings > Font and select a font.
Set the keyboard sound and vibration eects
On the input keyboard, go to > Sound & vibration and adjust the Keypress volume and
Vibration intensity. You can also touch Sound on keypress and select your desired audio
eects.
Set the mechanical keyboard
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