Huawei P8 lite User manual

User Guide
P8 lite

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Contents
Foreword
Highlights
New camera modes 2
Thumb mode 2
Safe 4
Getting started
Locking and unlocking the screen 6
Dual SIM settings 6
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network 7
Turning on mobile data 8
Connecting your phone to a computer 8
Importing contacts from your old phone 8
Touchscreen gestures 9
Motion control 11
Status icons 12
Home screen 13
Notifications 16
Accessing applications 17
Personalizing your phone 18
Entering text 20
Calls and contacts
Making a call 24
Answering or rejecting a call 26
In-call menu 26
Answering a third-party call 27
Making a conference call 27
Using the call log 28
Turning on pocket mode 29
Call settings 29
Managing contacts 30
Importing or exporting contacts 30
Adding a contact to your favorites 33

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Contact groups 33
Messaging and email
Sending a text message 35
Replying to a message 35
Managing messages 35
Setting up an email account 37
Sending an email 38
Checking your email 38
Account settings 39
Camera and gallery
Capture screen 40
Taking a photo 41
Launching the camera from the gallery 41
Capture modes 41
Shooting a video 44
Video shooting modes 44
Camera settings 45
Gallery 45
Scanning a QR code 47
Music and videos
Adding songs 48
Listening to music 48
Creating a playlist 49
Playing a playlist 49
Deleting a playlist 49
Setting a song as the ringtone 50
Playing a video 50
Network and sharing
Enabling mobile data 51
Wi-Fi network 51
Sharing your phone's mobile data 52
Transferring data using Bluetooth 53
Transferring data using Wi-Fi Direct 54
Transferring data between your phone and computer 55

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Multi-screen display 56
Huawei Beam 56
Apps
Managing applications 58
Backup 59
Phone Manager 60
Calendar 61
Clock 62
Weather 64
Notes 65
FM Radio 65
Phone settings
Turning on location services 67
Modifying sound settings 67
Modifying display settings 68
Enabling one-hand UI 69
Touch-disable mode 69
Turning on gloves mode 69
Using the suspend button 70
Changing the lock screen style 70
Turning airplane mode on or off 71
Setting your SIM card PIN 72
Setting up an account 72
Restoring factory settings 73
Updating your phone 74
Setting the date and time 74
Changing the system language 75
Privacy protection 75
Accessibility 76
Legal Notice

Foreword
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Foreword
This guide is intended to be used with phones running EMUI 3.1.
All pictures and illustrations are for your reference only and may differ from the final
product.
The features described in this guide may not be available on all phones or carriers due to
local service supplier policy.
Symbols and definitions
For more information
You can refer to the Quick Start Guide packaged with your phone.
Open HiCare to read the user guide and service information or get help from the online
forum.
Go to http://consumer.huawei.com/en/ to download product manuals (including safety
information), read the FAQs, and view the Privacy Policy.
Go to
Settings > About phone > Legal information to view important legal information.
Please visit http://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/hotline/ for the most up-to-date
contact information for your country or region.
Note Highlights important information and tips, and provides
additional information.
Caution
Indicates potential problems that may arise, such as
device damage or data loss, if proper care or attention is
not given.

Highlights
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Highlights
New camera modes
These new modes may not be supported by all phones.
Perfect selfie
Set your own custom beauty settings for facial enhancement and beautifying effects
when you take photos in
Beauty mode.
1 On the home screen, touch Camera .
2 Touch > > Perfect selfie .
3 Enable Perfect selfie .
4 Touch Perfect selfie and take three self-portrait shots.
5 On the Set beauty effects screen, adjust your beauty settings, and then touch .
6 In Beauty mode, touch to take photos.
Time-lapse mode
Use this mode to create an accelerated video of a slow-changing scene, such as the
sunset or sunrise.
1 On the home screen, touch Camera .
2 Swipe left or right to select Time-lapse .
3 Touch to start recording.
4 Touch to stop recording. The captured video will be played back at an accelerated
pace.
Thumb mode
Thumb mode makes it easier to use phones with large screens and quickly share QR
contact cards with friends.

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One-hand layout
1 On the home screen, touch Settings .
2 Under All , touch One-hand UI > One-hand layout .
3 Enable One-hand layout . You can then swipe the virtual navigation bar to either side to
change the screen layout, bringing everything within reach.
This feature is available only on phones that support a virtual navigation bar. If the
virtual navigation bar is replaced by film navigation keys, this feature will not be
available.
Shifting keyboard
1 On the home screen, touch Settings .
2 Under All , touch One-hand UI > Shifting keyboard .
3 Enable Shifting keyboard . You can then touch the arrow on either side of the screen to
move the keyboard, dialer, or in-call menu to the side within reach.
This feature may not be available on all phones.

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Moving the screen down
On the contacts, dialer, messaging, or email screen, if you can't reach items near the top
of the screen, touch the upper half of the screen and drag down and release (after 1
second) to shift the entire interface down closer to your thumb.
From the dialer, contacts or messaging screen, drag down and then release to display
your personal QR contact card. Your friends can scan this to obtain your phone number
instantly.
Safe
The safe is a secure storage location where you can store your important and private
data.
Enabling the safe
1 On the home screen, touch Files .
2 Under Categories or Local , touch Safe .
3 Touch Enable .
4 Follow the onscreen instructions to enter your password and set up the security
question, and then touch
Done .

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Adding files to the safe
1 On the home screen, touch Files .
2 Under Categories or Local , touch Safe .
3 Enter the password, and then touch Done .
4 Touch Add .
5 Follow the onscreen instructions and select which files you want to add to the safe.
6 Touch Add to add the selected files to the safe.

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Getting started
Locking and unlocking the screen
Locking the screen
• Method 1: Press the power button to manually lock the screen.
• Method 2: After being idle for a specified period of time, the screen will lock itself
automatically.
Unlocking the screen
When the screen is off, press the power button to turn it on. Slide your finger in any
direction to unlock the screen.
Dual SIM settings
This feature only applies to dual SIM phones.
Enabling or disabling a SIM card
You can enable one or both SIM cards. When you disable a SIM card, you will not be able
to use it to make or receive calls, send text messages, or access the Internet.

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1 On the home screen, touch Settings .
2 Under All , touch International roaming or Dual card management .
3 Touch the switch next to Card 1 or Card 2 to enable or disable a SIM card.
The settings displayed may vary according to your carrier and phone model.
Setting the default SIM card for data services
You can set the default SIM card for data services.
1 On the home screen, touch Settings .
2 Under All , touch International roaming or Dual card management .
3 Touch Card 1 or Card 2 next to Default mobile data .
This feature may not be supported by some carriers.
Setting the default SIM card for calling and messaging
You can set the default SIM card for calling or messaging.
1 On the home screen, touch Settings .
2 Under All , touch International roaming or Dual card management .
3 Touch Card 1 or Card 2 next to Default calls/messages .
This feature may not be supported by some carriers.
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
1 Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel.
2 Under Shortcuts , touch and hold to enter the Wi-Fi settings.
3 Turn on Wi-Fi. Your phone then scans for available Wi-Fi networks and lists them on
the screen.
4 Select the Wi-Fi network you want to connect to. If the Wi-Fi network is encrypted,
enter the password when prompted.

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Turning on mobile data
1 Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel.
2 Under Shortcuts , touch to enable mobile data.
When you don't need to access the Internet, disable mobile data to save battery
power and reduce data usage.
Connecting your phone to a computer
Use a USB cable to connect your phone to a computer. Follow the onscreen instructions
and select a connection mode to transfer photos, videos, songs, and other files between
your phone and computer.
Importing contacts from your old phone
You can import contacts from your old phone in any of the following ways:
Photos
Read, manage, and transfer multimedia files in your phone
storage. For details, see Connecting in picture transfer mode.
Files
Read, manage, and transfer files in your phone storage. For
details, see Connecting in media transfer mode.
USB drive
If you have a microSD card installed, you can use your phone as
a USB storage device, read data on the microSD card, and
transfer data to and from a computer. For details, see
Connecting in USB flash drive mode.
SIM card Copy your contacts on your SIM card to your new phone. For
details, see Importing contacts from a SIM card.
Storage device
If your old phone has a microSD card slot, export the contacts in
your old phone to a microSD card as a vCard file, and then
import the contacts to your new phone. For details, see
Importing contacts from a storage device.

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Touchscreen gestures
Bluetooth
Enable Bluetooth on both your old and new phones, and import
your contacts using Bluetooth. For details, see Importing
contacts from a Bluetooth device.
Backup If your old phone supports Backup, back up your contacts, and
restore them to your new phone. For details, see Backup.
Computer
Synchronize your contacts from your old phone to a computer,
and use phone management software on the computer, such as
HiSuite, to synchronize them to your new phone.
Other accounts
• Install social network applications and synchronize contacts
from your social network accounts.
• Log in to your Exchange account and synchronize your contacts.
Touch : Tap an item once. For example, touch to
confirm an action or open an application.
Touch and hold : Touch and leave your finger on the
screen for 2 seconds or more. For example, touch
and hold a blank area on the home screen to enter
editing mode.

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Swipe : Move your finger vertically or horizontally
across the screen. For example, you can swipe left or
right under
Notifications in the notification panel to
dismiss a notification. Swipe horizontally or vertically
to transition through home screens, scroll through a
document, and more.
Drag : Touch and hold an item and then move it to
another position. For example, you can rearrange
applications and widgets on the home screen this
way.
Pinch two fingers out : Spread two fingers apart on
the screen. For example, pinch two fingers out to
zoom in on a picture or web page.
Pinch two fingers together : Pinch two fingers
together on the screen. For example, pinch two
fingers together to zoom out on a picture or web
page.

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Motion control
Motion control lets you control your phone using simple motions and gestures. For
example, mute the phone by turning it over or raise the phone to your ear to answer and
make calls quickly.
1 On the home screen, touch Settings .
2 Under All , touch Motion control .
3 On the Motion control screen, select an option, and select a motion to enable it.
• Flip : Mute sounds and stop vibration from incoming calls, alarms, and timers.
• Shake : Touch and hold a blank area on the home screen to enter editing mode.
Shake your phone to organize your icons.
• Double touch : Touch the screen twice to turn it on.
Pinch three fingers together : On the home screen,
pinch three fingers together to display screen
thumbnails.

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• Draw : When your phone's screen is turned off, draw a letter to open the
corresponding application.
Your phone may not feature all of these gestures.
Status icons
Status icons may vary according to your region or carrier.
Signal strength No signal
Airplane mode enabled Bluetooth on
Receiving location data from
GPS Vibration mode enabled
Silent mode enabled Alarms enabled
Charging Battery full
Battery low Call in progress
Missed calls New messages
New emails New voicemail
Selecting an input method Wi-Fi network available

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Home screen
Your home screens are where you can find your favorite widgets and all your
applications. We did away with the application list to give you a more convenient and
direct path to your applications.
Connected to a Wi-Fi network Uploading data
Downloading data Phone memory full
Upcoming events No SIM card found
Sign-in or synchronization
problem Synchronizing data
Synchronization failed Portable Wi-Fi hotspot on
More notifications Connected to a VPN
Headset plugged in USB debugging mode enabled
USB tethering on
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Switching between home screens
Swipe left or right to view the extended home screen. Touch Home to return to the
default home screen.
Swipe left or right to view all home screens.
Automatic screen rotation
If you rotate your phone when browsing a web page or viewing a photo, the screen
orientation changes automatically between landscape and portrait mode. This feature
allows you to enjoy tilt-controlled applications, such as racing games.
1 Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel.
2 Under Shortcuts , touch Auto-rotate to enable or disable screen rotation.
Organizing applications and widgets on the home screen
The following operations allow you to organize your applications, widgets, or folders:
Status bar: displays notifications and icons. Swipe down from the status
bar to open the notification panel.
Display area: displays application icons, folders, and widgets.
Screen position indicator: indicates which home screen is displayed.
Dock: displays frequently used applications.
Navigation bar: displays virtual keys (only applicable to phones with
virtual navigation keys).
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• Adding a widget : On the home screen, pinch two fingers together to enter home
screen editing mode. Touch
Widgets and select a widget. The widget will be added to
a blank area on the home screen.
You must have enough space on the home screen to add the widget. If there is not
enough space, add another home screen or free up some space on the current
screen.
• Moving an application or widget : On the home screen, touch and hold an
application icon or widget until your phone vibrates. You can then drag the
application icon or widget to the desired location.
• Deleting an application or widget : On the home screen, touch and hold the
application icon or widget you want to delete until is displayed. Drag the
unwanted application icon or widget to .
• Creating a folder : On the home screen, drag an icon on top of another icon to create
a folder containing both applications. To rename the folder, open the folder and then
touch and hold the folder name.
• Hiding application icons : Place two fingers on the home screen and pinch out. Touch
, select the application icons you want to hide, and then touch OK . Applications
will not appear on the home screen after they have been hidden.
Managing home screens
On the home screen, pinch three fingers together to display the home screen thumbnails.

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• Setting the default home screen : Touch at the bottom of the screen to set the
current home screen as the default home screen.
• Moving a home screen : Touch and hold the home screen until your phone vibrates.
Drag the home screens to adjust their positions.
• Adding a home screen : Touch to add a home screen.
• Deleting a home screen : Touch to delete a blank home screen.
Notifications
Status indicator
The status indicator on your phone indicates the following status information:
• Blinking red: The battery level is low.
• Steady red (when charging): The battery level is low.
• Steady yellow (when charging): The battery level is medium.
• Steady green (when charging): The battery is almost full or already full.
• Blinking green: There are unread messages or notifications.
Notification panel
Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel. Swipe left or right to
switch between the notification and shortcut tabs.
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