Huawei Y5 2017 User manual

Y5 2017
User Guide

Contents
Exciting New Features
Screen recorder 1
Installing Applications
Sharing applications using a microSD card 3
Uninstalling an application 3
Getting Started
Locking and unlocking the screen 4
Touchscreen gestures 5
Status and notification icons 6
Home screen 8
Notifications 13
Accessing applications 16
Personalizing your phone 19
Entering text 22
Calls and Contacts
Making calls 23
Answering or rejecting a call 25
Functions available during a call 26
Answering a third-party call 27
Making a conference call 28
Viewing the call log 28
Call settings 29
Creating a contact 30
Importing or exporting contacts 31
Managing contacts 32
Finding a contact 33
Viewing contacts from different accounts 34
Adding a contact to your favorites 34
Contact groups 34
Messaging and Email
Sending a message 37
Replying to a message 37
Searching for messages 38
Deleting threads 38
Managing messages 38
Blocking spam messages 39
Managing common phrases 39
Adding a message signature 39
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Adding an email account 39
Sending an email 40
Checking your emails 41
Managing VIP contacts 41
Account settings 42
Camera and Gallery
Accessing the viewfinder 43
Taking a photo 43
Capture modes 43
Time-lapse mode 48
Panoramic shots 48
Launching the camera from Gallery 50
Shooting a video 50
Video settings 51
Camera settings 51
Viewing photos and videos 52
Adding notes to an image 54
Organizing photos and videos 54
Sharing images or videos 56
Editing an image 56
Using Camera or Gallery to scan a QR code 57
Music and Video
Adding songs to your phone 58
Searching for local music 58
Listening to music 58
Controlling playback using a smart headset 59
Creating a playlist 60
Playing a playlist 60
Setting a song as the ringtone 61
Playing a video 61
Accessing the Internet
Connecting to the Internet using mobile data 62
Connecting to the Internet using Wi-Fi 62
Sharing your mobile Internet with other devices 63
Transferring data using Bluetooth 66
Transferring data using Wi-Fi Direct 67
Backup and Restore
Using the Backup application to back up and restore data 69
Restoring factory settings 70
Updating your phone 70
OTA updates 70
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File Management
Viewing files 72
Creating folders 72
Renaming files 72
Copying, moving, or deleting files 73
Creating or extracting archives 73
Excluding small images 73
Storing private files in a safe 74
Power Management
Viewing battery usage statistics 75
Reducing power consumption 75
Enabling the Ultra power plan 75
Closing background applications when the screen is locked 76
Preventing background applications from accessing the Internet 76
Configuring display and sound settings 76
Phone Manager
Optimizing your system 77
Managing data usage 77
Harassment filter 77
Battery management 78
Tools
Calendar 79
Clock 80
Weather 82
Notepad 83
Calculator 84
Sound recorder 84
Mirror 85
Settings
Enabling location access 87
Increasing indoor positioning accuracy 87
Configuring the display settings 88
Sound settings 88
Changing the screen unlock method 89
Gestures and navigation settings 90
Airplane mode 90
Using the floating dock 91
Setting your SIM card PIN 92
Setting up an account 93
Setting the date and time 93
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Changing the system language 94
Viewing your phone's specifications 94
Viewing the available storage space 94
Encrypting a microSD card 94
Formatting the microSD card 95
Accessibility Features
About your phone's accessibility features 96
TalkBack 96
Magnification gestures 98
Using the power button to end a call 99
Adjusting the screen response time 99
Color correction 99
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Exciting New Features
Screen recorder
Use the screen recorder feature to record video game footage or teach friends and family how to
use phone features.
To protect your privacy, unlock your phone before recording your screen.
Starting the recording
Start recording the screen using one of the following methods:
lPress the volume up and power buttons simultaneously and select the desired recording
mode.
You can choose from HD mode or Mini mode. Mini mode records in a lower resolution, resulting
in smaller file sizes and faster upload speeds.
lAudio will also be recorded, therefore make sure that you are in a quiet environment.
lRecording will stop automatically when you make or receive a call.
lWhen making a screen recording, you will not be able to use the recording feature in other
applications.
lLonger recordings will take up more space on your phone's internal storage, so ensure
there is enough space before recording.
Stopping the recording
Stop recording the screen using one of the following methods:
lPress the volume up and power buttons simultaneously.
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lTouch the screen recording icon in the upper left corner of the status bar.
Open the notification panel and touch to share your screen recording.
By default, screen recordings are stored in Gallery, within the Screen recordings folder.
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Installing Applications
Sharing applications using a microSD card
Save installation packages to a microSD card to share them with other phones.
Installation packages from third-party sources may contain viruses or malicious software and
should be installed with caution. Only install applications from trusted sources.
1Insert the microSD card containing the installation package into your phone.
2Open Files, locate the installation package on the microSD card, and then touch to
install.
A warning message may be displayed during the installation process. Always read these
messages carefully. If you wish to proceed with the installation, touch Settings and then turn
on the Unknown sources switch to allow your phone to install third-party applications. After
you have finished installing the application, touch Settings > Advanced settings > Security
and turn off the Unknown sources switch to prevent your phone from installing applications
downloaded from unofficial sources.
After installation, the application will be visible on your home screen.
Uninstalling an application
Free up space on your phone and boost performance by removing unused applications.
Some pre-installed system applications cannot be removed.
lOn the home screen, touch and hold the application you want to uninstall and drag it to the
icon.
lTouch Settings > Apps, select the application you want to uninstall, and then touch Uninstall.
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Getting Started
Locking and unlocking the screen
Locking the screen
lPress the power button to manually lock the screen.
lThe screen will lock automatically and enter sleep mode after it has been idle for a certain
period to reduce power consumption and prevent unintended operations.
To change the screen sleep time, open Settings, touch Display > Sleep, and then
select a time.
Your phone will continue to receive messages, notifications, and incoming calls when the screen
is locked. The status indicator will flash green when you receive new notifications. When you
receive an incoming call, the screen will turn on and display the caller information.
Unlocking the screen
When the screen is off, press the power button to wake the screen. Slide your finger in any
direction to unlock the screen.
Magazine Unlock
Use Magazine Unlock to create your own selection of lock screen images and bring your lock
screen to life.
Swipe up from the bottom of the lock screen to display the Magazine Unlock options.
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View, add, or delete images from your Magazine
Unlock covers
App shortcuts
Configure update
method for Magazine
Unlock covers and
subscription type
Add magazines to the viewing list: Touch > Subscriptions to add your favorite
magazines to the viewing list.
Updating your Magazine Unlock covers requires an Internet connection. Set your phone to
update over Wi-Fi to avoid excessive data usage. Touch , and then turn on the Auto-
update over Wi-Fi switch.
Manage Magazine Unlock covers: Touch , and then touch . Select the desired images
to add them to the viewing list. To delete covers from the viewing list, touch , and then touch
and hold the desired image and select Remove.
Add covers to favorites: Touch to add the current cover to your favorites. Images that
have been added to your favorites will not be deleted from the viewing list after an online update.
Delete old covers: Touch , and then turn on the Auto-delete covers older than 3 months
switch. Covers older than 3 months will be automatically deleted from the viewing list. Covers in
your favorites will not be deleted.
Touchscreen gestures
Use simple touchscreen gestures to perform a variety of tasks, such as open applications, scroll
through lists, and zoom images.
Touch: Touch an item once. For example, touch to select
an option or open an application.
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