Huawei P20 lite User manual

User Guide

Contents
Exciting Features
Featured Usage Tips 1
Camera Tips 2
Manage Your Phone 3
New Device
New Device Conguration 7
Gestures and Operations
Smart Recognition 9
Home Screen
Navigation Bar 11
Notication Panel and Status Bar 12
Home Screen Management 14
Contacts
Managing Business Cards 17
Managing Contacts 18
Link Contact Information with Social Media Accounts 19
Dialling
Basic Calling Functions 20
Enable VoLTE to Enjoy HD Calls 21
Camera
Basic Camera Functions 22
Use Wide Aperture Mode to Highlight Your Shooting Subjects 23
Use Panorama Mode to Take Panoramic Photos 23
Light Painting Mode 24
More Capture Modes 29
Gallery
Customise Highlights Albums 31
Photo Management 31
Optimiser
Email
Manage Email Accounts 34
Create Smart Groups 34
Import Important Events to Calendar 35
Calendar
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Navigate the Calendar 36
Utilities
Use Recorder to Make Audio Notes 37
Device Connection
Connect Your Phone to Bluetooth Devices 38
NFC 39
Transfer Data between Your Phone and Computer 42
Huawei Share 43
Security and Privacy
Face Unlock 46
Fingerprint 46
Enable or Disable Location Services 47
PrivateSpace 47
Enable App Lock 51
Backup and Restoration
Data Backup: Prevent the Loss of Your Data 52
Reset Your Phone 52
Wi-Fi and Network
Wi-Fi 54
Apps and Notications
App Twin: Log in to Two Social Media Accounts at Once 56
Sound and Display
Congure Your Sound Settings 57
Use Shortcuts to Access Frequently Used Features 57
Storage
Enable Memory Cleanup 58
Smart Assistance
Access device Functions from Anywhere with Navigation Dock 59
System
Change the Input Method 60
Accessibility 60
General Settings 60
System Update
Update the Device System Online 63
Legal Notice
Legal Notice 64
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Personal Information and Data Security 66
Obtaining help 66
For more information 66
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Exciting Features
Featured Usage Tips
Enrol Your Facial Information and Enable Face Unlock
Face unlock allows you to unlock your device quickly and securely, without the need of a password.
lFace unlock can only be used when the owner account is logged in. It is not supported by
PrivateSpace.
lFace unlock is not available if the lock screen password has not been entered for three or more
days in a row, or if your device has been remotely locked or restarted.
lWhen using Face unlock, keep your eyes open, and face your device straight on from a
distance of 20–50 cm (about 8–20 in.). In order to scan your face accurately, avoid using this
feature when you are in a dark environment or facing direct light.
lCurrently, only one face can be enroled. Delete the current facial data to enrol again.
1Open Settings. Go to Security & privacy > Face recognition and enter your lock screen
password.
If you haven't set up a lock screen password, set one rst. Besides the 6-digit PIN, you can set
up other types of passwords: Pattern, 4-digit PIN, Custom PIN, or Password.
2Selecting Enable pick up to wake will allow the screen to turn on and unlock when you pick up
your device and hold it to your face. If you do not need this feature, leave it deselected. Touch Get
started, and enrol your face.
3Face unlock modes:
lSelect an unlock method: On the Face recognition screen, touch Unlock device. If you
select Direct unlock, your device identies your facial features and unlocks your screen when
the screen is on. If you select Slide to unlock, after your device identies your facial features,
you can slide the lock screen to unlock. Selecting Off will disable Face unlock.
lSmart display of lock screen notications: Enable Show notications. On the lock screen,
your device hides notication details and displays them only after recognizing the owner's face.
lAccess App lock: Enable Access App lock to access App lock and locked apps using Face
unlock.
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:
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lBack: Touch the Navigation dock once to go back one step, or touch it twice to go back two steps.
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.
Camera Tips
Use Panorama Mode to Take Panoramic Photos
Panoramas provide a wider viewing angle than ordinary photos, letting you take sweeping landscape
shots.
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.
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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.
Manage Your Phone
Use Password Vault
Password vault saves and lls in your passwords, allowing you to log in to apps on your device more
conveniently and securely.
Enable or disable Password vault: Password vault is enabled by default. After you update your
device, enable Password vault by performing the following operations:
1Enter the lock screen password to access the Password vault settings. Open Settings, and go
to Security & privacy > Password vault.
2Enter your lock screen password to access the Password vault screen.
3Enable Password vault. When you log in to an app for the rst time or after logging out, select
SAVE, and your username and password will be saved. Next time you log in, use the method you
picked, for example Face unlock, to automatically ll in your username and password to log in to
the app.
4Enable or disable Autoll settings for individual apps. If the autoll feature is enabled for an app,
you can use your face, ngerprint, or lock screen password to ll in the password when you log in.
If this feature is disabled, your username and password must be entered manually.
Enable App Lock
App lock allows you to set a password for your important apps. Once you restart your device or
unlock the screen, you will be asked to enter your App lock password when opening these apps. App
lock adds an extra layer of protection for your private information and prevents unauthorised access
to important apps on your device.
Enable App lock: Open Settings. Go to Security & privacy > App lock. When you rst access
App lock, select Lock screen password or Custom PIN as your App lock verication password.
Enter your password as prompted and on the App lock screen, toggle on the switch for the apps you
want to lock.
If you have set up a ngerprint and facial recognition to unlock your device and are opening App
lock for the rst time, follow the onscreen instructions to link your ngerprint and face with App
lock for easier app unlocking.
Set your App lock password: Touch on the App lock screen, then touch Password type.
Select Lock screen password or Custom PIN.
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If you enter the wrong password ve times in a row while logging in to App lock, your device will
remain locked for one minute. Try again after one minute. If you enter the wrong password
another three times in a row, you will need to wait 10 minutes to try unlocking again.
Enable PrivateSpace
Do you worry that potentially embarrassing information might be seen by your friends and co-workers
when you are showing them photos and other things on your Phone? PrivateSpace lets you store
private information in a hidden space within your device that can only be accessed with your
ngerprint or password.
You can add up to three users to Phone and PrivateSpace on your Users. If you have already
added three users under Settings > Users & accounts > Users > Add user, you cannot add
more users to PrivateSpace.
Enable PrivateSpace: If you are using PrivateSpace for the rst time, open Settings, go to
Security & privacy > PrivateSpace > Enable, and follow the onscreen instructions to create your
PrivateSpace.
You can only create one PrivateSpace.
Quickly switch between MainSpace and PrivateSpace: From the lock screen, you can quickly
switch between spaces using your ngerprint or password. After you restart your Phone, you are
required to rst enter the MainSpace using your password. You can then switch between spaces from
your lock screen.
Enter PrivateSpace: You can enter your PrivateSpace directly from the lock screen using your
ngerprint or password. Alternatively, open Settings in MainSpace, and go to Security &
privacy > PrivateSpace > Log in to enter your PrivateSpace.
Exit PrivateSpace: When you exit your PrivateSpace, all system memory used by the PrivateSpace
will be freed. You can still switch back to your PrivateSpace whenever you need it. To exit
PrivateSpace, open Settings, and go to Security & privacy > PrivateSpace > Exit.
Delete PrivateSpace: Deleting your PrivateSpace will permanently delete all apps and data stored
within your PrivateSpace and this data will be unable to be restored. You can delete your PrivateSpace
in the following ways:
lFrom the MainSpace, open Settings, then go to Security & privacy > PrivateSpace and
touch > Delete PrivateSpace.
lFrom the PrivateSpace, open Settings, then go to Security & privacy > PrivateSpace >
Delete.
Set Your Home Screen Wallpaper
Tired of default wallpapers? Set a photo you like as your home screen wallpaper to personalise your
home screen.
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Open Settings, and then go to Home screen & wallpaper > Wallpaper. You can:
Set a picture as your home screen wallpaper: Touch Gallery or select a preset wallpaper in your
device, and follow the onscreen instructions to select Lock screen, Home screen or Both.
Set a photo as your wallpaper from Gallery: Have a great photo you want to set as your
wallpaper? In Gallery, open the photo that you like, go to > Set as > Wallpaper, and
follow the onscreen instructions to set the photo as your home screen wallpaper.
Manage Your Home Screen Widgets
Want to quickly manage widgets on your home screen? You can add, move or delete home screen
widgets to tidy up your home screen and make it easier to use.
Add widgets: Touch and hold an empty area on the home screen to enter home screen editing
mode. Touch Widgets, touch and hold a widget and drag it to an empty area on the home screen, or
touch the widget you want.
Check that there are enough empty spaces on the home screen for the widget. If there is not
enough space, add an empty screen page or free up some space on the current home screen
page.
Delete widgets: Touch and hold a widget on the home screen until your Phone vibrates, and then
select Remove.
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Move widgets: Touch and hold a widget on the home screen until your Phone vibrates. Drag the
widget to any position on the screen.
Use App Drawer to Store Apps
Want to store your apps in one location on your home screen to make your home screen look
cleaner? You can enable app drawer on your home screen to store all your apps and free up space on
your home screen.
Open Settings, go to Home screen & wallpaper > Home screen style, and select Drawer. If
you want to switch back to a standard home screen, select Standard.
Add an app icon from app drawer to the home screen: After you enable app drawer, touch
on the home screen to enter the app list. From the app list, touch and hold the app icon that
you want to add until your Phone vibrates, and then drag it to the desired position on the home
screen.
Enable Memory Cleanup
Your device may slow down over time as your storage space gets smaller. Use Memory cleanup to free
up storage space, improve system performance, and keep your device running smoothly.
Open Optimiser, then touch Cleanup to clean up memory and clear the cache to optimise
performance. If your storage space is still low, perform a deep clean to free up additional storage
space.
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New Device
New Device Conguration
Enrol Your Facial Information and Enable Face Unlock
Face unlock allows you to unlock your device quickly and securely, without the need of a password.
lFace unlock can only be used when the owner account is logged in. It is not supported by
PrivateSpace.
lFace unlock is not available if the lock screen password has not been entered for three or more
days in a row, or if your device has been remotely locked or restarted.
lWhen using Face unlock, keep your eyes open, and face your device straight on from a
distance of 20–50 cm (about 8–20 in.). In order to scan your face accurately, avoid using this
feature when you are in a dark environment or facing direct light.
lCurrently, only one face can be enroled. Delete the current facial data to enrol again.
1Open Settings. Go to Security & privacy > Face recognition and enter your lock screen
password.
If you haven't set up a lock screen password, set one rst. Besides the 6-digit PIN, you can set
up other types of passwords: Pattern, 4-digit PIN, Custom PIN, or Password.
2Selecting Enable pick up to wake will allow the screen to turn on and unlock when you pick up
your device and hold it to your face. If you do not need this feature, leave it deselected. Touch Get
started, and enrol your face.
3Face unlock modes:
lSelect an unlock method: On the Face recognition screen, touch Unlock device. If you
select Direct unlock, your device identies your facial features and unlocks your screen when
the screen is on. If you select Slide to unlock, after your device identies your facial features,
you can slide the lock screen to unlock. Selecting Off will disable Face unlock.
lSmart display of lock screen notications: Enable Show notications. On the lock screen,
your device hides notication details and displays them only after recognizing the owner's face.
lAccess App lock: Enable Access App lock to access App lock and locked apps using Face
unlock.
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 unauthorised access to your personal data and nancial
information), please exercise caution when connecting to a public Wi-Fi network.
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Connect to a Wi-Fi Network: Open Settings, go to Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi, and enable
Wi-Fi. Touch a Wi-Fi network to access it, and enter the network password or complete the
authentication if required. Alternatively, you can scroll to the bottom of the menu, touch Add
network, and follow the onscreen instructions to add a network hotspot by entering its name and
password.
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Gestures and Operations
Smart Recognition
Scan Food to Acquire Calorie Information
Ever just start wondering about how to select healthy food and keep slim? Scan the food to get the
weight, the calorie, and the nutrient information using HiVision.
This feature requires an Internet connection. Connect to a Wi-Fi network to avoid unnecessary
data charges.
Perform the following to try it out:
1Once your device is unlocked, swipe down from the middle part of the home screen, and touch
to open HiVision.
2On the HiVision screen, touch , and make sure the food is centreed in the frame, and the
weight, the calorie, and the nutrient information will be shown.
Scan Products
When you encounter an unknown item, you want to buy but can't nd it. After scanning goods, you
can get the purchase recommendations of similar items, which is convenient for you to buy favourite
things.
This feature requires an Internet connection. Connect to a Wi-Fi network to avoid unnecessary
data charges.
1Once your device is unlocked, swipe down from the centre of the home screen, and touch to
open HiVision.
2On the HiVision screen, touch , then you can shop by scanning a product or by taking a
screenshoot.
lTake a screenshoot to purchase: Frame the item in the viewnder, then touch to take a
screenshoot. The system will automatically recognise and recommend similar items.
lScan the product to purchase: Frame the item in the viewnder, the system will automatically
scan and recommend similar items.
Scan to Instantly Recognise Objects
Find more information about key landmarks during a journey or favourite paintings in an exhibition.
Scan any picture using HiVision to nd out more.
HiVision provides you with relevant information to enhance your experiences. Instructions:
1Once your device is unlocked, swipe down from the middle part of the home screen to display the
global search box, then touch to enable HiVision.
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2On the HiVision screen, touch , and frame the arts in the viewnder. HiVision will automatically
identify the arts and display detailed information cards for that arts.
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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, open 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.
lBack key: Touch to return to the previous page or exit an app. Touch to close the onscreen
keyboard when inputting text.
lHome key: Touch to return to the home screen. Touch and hold to display the Google Assistant
icon and swipe upwards on the icon to enable Google Assistant.
lRecent key: Touch to open a list of recently used apps. Touch and hold to enable split screen
mode.
lDownward 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.
Touch . You can view, switch to, close, or lock recently used background apps:
lView recently used apps: Recently used apps will be displayed on the screen and you can check
them by swiping left or right.
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lSwitch to a recently used app: Swipe left or right on the screen to nd the app you want to use,
and touch the app tab.
lClose an app: Swipe up on an app tab to close the corresponding app.
lClose all apps: Touch to close all apps.
Navigate with Gestures
Avoid navigation keys from blocking your screen content. Navigate easily with gestures. Gesture
navigation allows you to quickly go back to the previous screen, return to the home screen, and view
recent tasks.
Open Settings, go to System > System navigation, and select Gestures. You can then:
lGo back to the previous screen: Swipe inward from the left or right edge of the screen.
lReturn to the home screen: Swipe upwards from the bottom of the screen.
lView recent tasks: Swipe upwards from the bottom of the screen and hold.
lEnable Google Assistant: Touch Settings to enable Google Assistant. Swipe upwards from the
bottom left or right corner of the screen to enable Google Assistant.
Notication Panel and Status Bar
Notication and Status Icons and Descriptions
The icons on the status bar give you a quick overview of the general status of your device, including
its network connection, battery level, and any new messages received when your device is in Silent
mode.
Status icons: By glancing at the status icons, you can quickly learn the status of your device, such as
its network connection, signal strength, battery level, time, and more.
The network status icons may vary by regions and service providers.
Signal strength No signal
4G+ network connected 3G network connected
4G network connected HSPA network connected
2G network connected
LTE
LTE
LTE network connected
LTE
LTE
LTE+ network connected NFC enabled
HSPA+ network connected Airplane mode enabled
VoLTE available Wi-Fi network connected
Roaming Receiving location data from GPS
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Bluetooth enabled Silent mode enabled
Wi-Fi network available Charging
Vibration mode enabled Battery level low
Alarms enabled No SIM card detected
Battery fully charged Headset plugged in
Power saving mode enabled Performance mode enabled
Wired or wireless projection in use Super charging
Quick charging Eye comfort mode enabled
Do not disturb mode enabled USB cable connected
Data saving mode enabled Bluetooth power
Hotspot enabled Optimiser reminder
Unstable signal Can't connect a call on current
network
Select-to-speak enabled Screen time management enabled
Notication icons: When there is a new message, notication or reminder on your device, the
relevant icon will be displayed in the status bar.
Missed calls New emails
Downloading data New voicemails
Events reminder Uploading data
Synchronising data Memory full
Sign-in or synchronisation problem Synchronisation failed
VPN connected More notications
Disable Disruptive App Notications
Find it annoying to receive so many different types of app notications? You can set and disable app
notications to prevent this from happening.
Open Settings, and go to Notications. You can:
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lPrevent all apps from pushing notications: Touch Batch management, and then turn off All.
Home Screen Management
Manage Home Screen Icons
Move and delete app icons from the home screen, or rearrange them in folders so that your home
screen is organised the way you like it.
Move an app icon or folder: On the home screen, touch and hold an app or folder icon until your
device vibrates, then drag it to any position on the home screen.
Delete an app icon: On the home screen, touch and hold the icon of the app you want to uninstall
until your device vibrates, then touch Uninstall to delete the app.
To ensure that the system runs normally, some pre-installed system apps cannot be uninstalled.
Lock the home screen layout: Open Settings, go to Home screen & wallpaper > Home
screen settings, and enable Lock layout.
Create a folder: On the home screen, touch and hold an app icon until your device vibrates, then
drag it on top of another app icon. The two icons will be placed in a new folder.
Delete a folder: Open the folder, touch , deselect all the apps, then touch OK. The folder will be
deleted and all app icons in the folder will be moved to your home screen.
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Rename a folder: Open the folder and touch the folder name to enter a new name.
Add or remove app icons from a folder: Open the folder and touch . Select the apps you wish
to add to the folder, deselect those you wish to remove, and then touch OK.
Another way to remove an app icon from a folder is to touch and hold the icon in the folder until
your device vibrates, then drag it to an empty space on the home screen.
Manage Your Home Screen
Too many icons on your home screen? You can add a new page to your home screen and customise it
to your liking.
Touch and hold an empty area on the home screen to enter home screen editing mode. You can do
the following:
lAdd a new screen page: Touch at the left or right side of the screen to add a new screen
page.
lDelete an empty screen page: Touch to delete the page.
Screen pages with app icons or widgets on them cannot be deleted.
lModify screen page order: Touch and hold the screen page you want to move, then drag it to the
desired position.
lSet a default home screen page: Touch in the upper part of the home screen to set the
selected screen page as your default home screen page.
Set Your Home Screen Wallpaper
Tired of default wallpapers? Set a photo you like as your home screen wallpaper to personalise your
home screen.
Open Settings, and then go to Home screen & wallpaper > Wallpaper. You can:
Set a picture as your home screen wallpaper: Touch Gallery or select a preset wallpaper in your
device, and follow the onscreen instructions to select Lock screen, Home screen or Both.
Set a photo as your wallpaper from Gallery: Have a great photo you want to set as your
wallpaper? In Gallery, open the photo that you like, go to > Set as > Wallpaper, and
follow the onscreen instructions to set the photo as your home screen wallpaper.
Manage Your Home Screen Widgets
Want to quickly manage widgets on your home screen? You can add, move or delete home screen
widgets to tidy up your home screen and make it easier to use.
Add widgets: Touch and hold an empty area on the home screen to enter home screen editing
mode. Touch Widgets, touch and hold a widget and drag it to an empty area on the home screen, or
touch the widget you want.
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Check that there are enough empty spaces on the home screen for the widget. If there is not
enough space, add an empty screen page or free up some space on the current home screen
page.
Delete widgets: Touch and hold a widget on the home screen until your Phone vibrates, and then
select Remove.
Move widgets: Touch and hold a widget on the home screen until your Phone vibrates. Drag the
widget to any position on the screen.
Use App Drawer to Store Apps
Want to store your apps in one location on your home screen to make your home screen look
cleaner? You can enable app drawer on your home screen to store all your apps and free up space on
your home screen.
Open Settings, go to Home screen & wallpaper > Home screen style, and select Drawer. If
you want to switch back to a standard home screen, select Standard.
Add an app icon from app drawer to the home screen: After you enable app drawer, touch
on the home screen to enter the app list. From the app list, touch and hold the app icon that
you want to add until your Phone vibrates, and then drag it to the desired position on the home
screen.
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