Huawei nova Y70 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 10
multi-window 13
Smart Features
AI Voice 17
AI Lens 20
AI Touch 20
Huawei Print 21
Multi-Device Collaboration 21
Audio Control Panel 22
Camera and Gallery
Take Photos 24
Shoot in Portrait, Night, and Wide Aperture Modes 25
AI Photography 26
Pro Mode 27
Record Videos 29
Time-Lapse Photography 30
Adjust Camera Settings 30
Manage Gallery 32
Apps
Notepad 37
Settings
Display & Brightness 40
Biometrics & Password 40
About Phone 42
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Essentials
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:
•Press the Power button.
•Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Shortcuts & gestures > Wake screen, and
enable Raise to wake, Double-tap to wake, and/or Show palm to wake. Then use the
corresponding feature to turn on the screen.
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 functions vary depending on the device model. Some of the following icons
may not be applicable 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 network 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 is ON Alarm set
Battery empty Low battery power
Charging Quick charging
Super charging Wireless super charging
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Wireless fast charging Regular wireless charging
Power Saving mode on Digital Balance enabled
Bluetooth enabled Bluetooth device battery
Bluetooth device connected VPN connected
Driving mode Projection device connected
Location service enabled Eye Comfort enabled
Headset connected Headset with a microphone
connected
In call VoLTE enabled
Missed call There are unread messages.
Silent mode Vibration
NFC enabled Do Not Disturb mode enabled
Syncing… Syncing failed
Performance mode enabled New email
Event reminder More notications
Control Panel
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
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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.
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+ allows for collaboration between dierent devices, making your phone the hub of
your nearby Vision and other supported devices for them to be controlled conveniently. You
can also seamlessly transfer ongoing tasks on your phone, from MeeTime calls to audio and
video content being streamed, to your Vision with just a tap.
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:
•Vision: Ensure that it is connected to the same LAN and 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.
•Device+ does not support collaboration between phones.
•If Device+ is hidden, access Control Panel and go 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.
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 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.
Screenshots & Screen Recording
Take a Screenshot
Use Your Knuckle to Take a Screenshot
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 > Take screenshot
and enable Knuckle screenshots.
•Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Motion control > Take screenshot and
enable Smart screenshot.
2Knock twice in quick succession with one knuckle to take a screenshot.
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.
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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.
•Swipe down on the thumbnail to take a scrolling screenshot.
•Tap on the thumbnail to edit, delete, or do more with the screenshot.
Screenshots are saved to Gallery by default.
Swipe Down with Three Fingers to Take a Screenshot
1Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Shortcuts & gestures > Take screenshot or
Settings > Accessibility features > Motion control > Three-nger screenshot
(depending on your device model) and make sure that Three-nger screenshot is
enabled.
2Swipe down from the middle of the screen with three ngers to take the screenshot.
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 Partial Screenshots 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 outline 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 your knuckle movements. You can then:
•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. You can also keep the original shape that you drew.
3Touch to save the screenshot.
Use a Shortcut to Take a Partial 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 next
to Screenshot, and touch Partial screenshot in the displayed dialog box.
2Follow the onscreen instructions to draw an outline with your nger around the part of
the screen that you want to capture.
3The screen will display the movement trajectory of your nger and take a screenshot of
the selected area. You can then:
•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. You can also keep the shape that you drew.
4Touch to save the screenshot.
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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
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 next
to Screenshot, and touch Scrollshot in the displayed dialog box.
2You can touch the screen at any time to stop the scrolling.
multi-window
Split the Screen, to Multi-Task Away
Multi-Window allows you to open apps in split screen mode, for seamless multi-tasking at all
times.
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Split-screen mode is only supported in certain apps.
To check whether an app supports Multi-Window:
1Swipe inward from the left or right edge of your phone screen and hold, to bring up the
Multi-Window dock.
2Touch to nd the list of apps that support Multi-Window in the More apps section.
Splitting the screen:
1After opening an app, swipe inward from the left or right edge of your phone screen and
hold, to bring up the Multi-Window dock.
2Hold down on an app in the dock, drag it to the screen, and then release.
If an app does not support Multi-Window, a prompt will appear onscreen.
Switching split-screen panes:
Touch and hold down on at the top of a split-screen pane until you see the pane shrink,
then drag it to the other side of the screen to switch panes.
Exiting split-screen mode:
Touch and hold down on or in the middle of the split screen line, and drag it until
you see either pane disappear.
Drag and Drop Between Apps with Multi-Window
Use the Multi-Window feature to easily drag and drop images, text, and documents between
apps.
•Drag and drop an image: When taking notes with Notepad, open Files, select the photo
you want to add, and drag it into the Notepad editor.
•Drag and drop text: When sending an SMS message, open Notepad, touch and hold the
text you want to send, and drag it into the message text input box.
•Drag and drop a document: When writing an email, open Files, select the document you
want to attach, and drag it into the email editor.
Not all apps fully support drag-and-drop with Multi-Window.
Multi-Window View for a Single App
You can create two task windows for the same app (such as Email and Notepad), and drag
images, text, or documents between them.
This feature is unavailable in some apps.
Enter the split-screen view within an app.
1Open the Email app.
2Swipe inward from the left or right edge of your phone and hold to bring up the Multi-
Window dock.
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3Touch and hold the Email icon, and drag it to the screen to enter split-screen view.
Drag images, text, or documents between the split-screen windows.
•Drag an image: Select an image from one split-screen window and drag it to the other
window.
•Drag text: Touch and hold the text and select the desired part from one split-screen
window, then touch and hold the text again and drag it to the other window.
•Drag a document: Select a document from one split-screen window and drag it to the
other window.
Use the Floating Window
Open a oating window while gaming, and you can chat with a friend without missing a
second of the action.
Display the oating window:
1Swipe inward from the left or right edge and hold to bring up the Multi-Window dock.
2Touch an app icon in the Multi-Window dock to open the app in a oating window.
Relocate the oating window:
Drag the bar at the top of the oating window to move the window to the desired position.
Resize the oating window:
Drag the bottom edge, two sides, or bottom corners of the oating window to resize it.
Display in full screen:
Touch at the top of the oating window to display it in full screen.
Minimize the oating window:
Touch at the top of the oating window to minimize and shrink it into a oating bubble.
Close the oating window:
Touch at the top of the oating window to close it.
Find and Switch Between Floating Windows for Apps
You can quickly nd and switch between oating windows for apps using the oating
window management function.
1Make sure that you have opened oating windows for multiple apps and minimized them
into the oating ball.
2Touch the oating ball to display all oating window previews:
•Browse through the oating window previews: Swipe up or down to nd the
oating window preview of the app you are looking for.
•Display the oating window for an app: Touch the oating window preview of the
app to display it in a oating window.
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•Close the oating window for an app: Touch on the oating window preview to
close it.
Open an Attachment in a Floating Window
You can open a link or attachment within specic apps (such as Email and Notepad) in a
oating window.
This feature is unavailable in some apps.
1Open the Email app.
2Touch a link or attachment in the Email app to open it in the oating window.
•Open a link: Touch a link in the Email app to display it in a oating window.
•Open an attachment: Touch an attachment (such as a document, image, or video) in
the Email app to display it in a oating window.
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Smart Features
AI Voice
AI Voice
AI Voice allows you to communicate verbally with your phone.
To operate hands-free on your phone, wake up AI Voice and give a voice command.
•This feature is only available in some countries and regions.
•Please make sure your device has been updated to the latest system version.
Wake up AI Voice
You can wake up AI Voice in multiple ways:
Press and hold the Power button for 1 second to wake up AI Voice
1Go to Settings > HUAWEI Assistant > AI Voice > Wake with Power button, and enable
Wake with Power button.
2Press and hold the Power button for 1 second to wake up AI Voice.
Say the wakeup phrase to wake up AI Voice
1Go to Settings > HUAWEI Assistant > AI Voice > Voice wakeup, enable Voice wakeup,
and follow the onscreen instructions to record your wakeup phrase.
2When you need to wake up AI Voice, say the wakeup phrase.
•The settings items vary by device. If your phone does not provide a specic item, it
indicates that the corresponding feature is not supported.
•You cannot wake up AI Voice with the wakeup phrase when your phone is in a call.
•You cannot wake up AI Voice with the wakeup phrase either if you are making an
audio or screen recording (with microphone enabled). In this case, you can press and
hold the Power button to wake up AI Voice.
•This feature is only available in some countries and regions.
AI Voice Skills
AI Voice allows you to navigate on your phone with simple voice commands. You can use AI
Voice to:
•Make phone calls
•Send SMS messages
•Launch apps
•Add calendar events and reminders
•Check the weather and more
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•Enable AI Lens, and identify content onscreen
To use the voice assistant, wake up AI Voice and say your command, such as "Call Zichen",
"Set an alarm for 8 AM", and "Open Camera".
View AI Voice Skills
You can view the skills incorporated into the AI Voice feature in either of the following ways:
•Wake up AI Voice and ask: "What can you do?". AI Voice will display the Skill center, where
its skills are listed.
•This feature is only available in some countries and regions.
•Please make sure your device has been updated to the latest system version.
Play Music or Videos with Voice Commands
If you want to listen to music or watch videos, wake up AI Voice and give the voice
commands directly.
Play Music with Voice Commands
You can request your device to play a song for you with AI Voice.
Wake up AI Voice and give voice commands such as "Play music", "Play previous song", or
"Play next song".
This feature is only available in some countries and regions.
Play Videos with Voice Commands
Wake up AI Voice and give voice commands such as "Play video", "Play Friends in HUAWEI
Video", "Show me a funny video", or "Play a Coldplay video".
This feature is only available in some countries and regions.
Speech Translation
AI Voice allows you to translate your voice or text input so you can communicate with
foreign friends easily.
•This feature is only available in some countries and regions.
•Please make sure your device has been updated to the latest system version.
Speech Translation
You can use AI Voice to translate your voice or text input into the target language you have
set.
1Wake up AI Voice and give the voice command "Translate".
2Say or type in what you want to be translated.
3AI Voice will display the translated result and broadcast it for you.
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