Huawei MateStation X User manual

User Guide

Contents
Get to know your computer
Appearance 1
Powering On and O the Computer 2
Keyboard 3
Pairing the computer with a wireless keyboard or mouse 4
Getting started
Step 1: Connecting to a network 6
Step 2: Activating Windows 6
Step 3: Enrolling ngerprints (only supported with some
keyboards) 6
Step 4: Updating the drivers 7
Highlighted features
Huawei Share 8
Using the computer as a monitor 9
Eye Comfort mode 10
F10 factory reset (not available in some regions) 10
Safety information
Personal Information and Data Security
Legal Notice
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Get to know your computer
Appearance
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1 Camera
Can be used to take photos or make video chats.
2 Camera indicator
Indicates the camera's status. Lights up steady white when the camera is active.
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3 USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1) port x 2
•With Computer enabled, you can use a USB-C to USB-C cable (which supports
USB 3.2 Gen1, DP1.2, and later protocols) to connect the computer to a monitor.
•With Use as monitor enabled, you can use a USB-C to USB-C cable (which
supports USB 3.2 Gen1, DP1.2, and later protocols) to connect the computer to a
device such as a phone or laptop.
•You can charge connected devices such as phones when the computer is powered
on.
4 Headset port
Connects to a headset.
5 Speaker
The speakers output sound.
6 Microphone x 4
The computer is equipped with four microphones which can better capture sound
or voices when used with audio processing apps.
7 Power button
•When the computer is powered o, press the Power button to power on the
computer.
•When the computer is powered on, press and hold the power button for
approximately 10 seconds to force shutdown the computer.
8 USB-A (USB 3.2 Gen 1) port x 2
•Connects to mobile phones, USB drives, and other external devices to transfer
data.
•You can charge connected devices such as phones when the computer is powered
on.
9 Charging port
Connects the power cable.
Powering On and O the Computer
After the computer is set up, press the Power button until the screen lights up, which
indicates that the computer is powered on.
When using the computer, click > to switch the computer between Sleep mode,
powering o, or restarting.
Force shutdown: Press and hold the Power button for more than 10 seconds. Note that
this will result in the loss of any unsaved data.
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Keyboard
•The actual functions may vary depending on the keyboard used.
•When inserting the battery, you can press and hold the Bluetooth pairing button for
three seconds to restore the keyboard to its factory settings.
Functions of Shortcut Keys
By default, the F1 and F2 keys of some versions of keyboards are in shortcut key (hot key)
mode, which can be used to perform common tasks easily.
Reduces screen brightness
Increases screen brightness
Mutes or unmutes
Reduces volume
Increases volume
Switches screen projection mode
After enrolling a ngerprint, simply press the power button with the
enrolled nger to power on and unlock the computer without having
to enter a password.
Switching Between Shortcut Keys and Function Keys
Once this feature is enabled, keys such as F1 and F2 have dierent functions when used with
dierent software.
You can use the F keys as function keys by performing the following method:
Press the Fn key and the indicator will light up. The F keys will then work as function keys. To
return to shortcut key (hotkey) mode, press the Fn key then the indicator will turn o.
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Pairing the computer with a wireless keyboard or
mouse
1Open the magnetic battery cover on the top of the keyboard, insert three AAA batteries,
and close the battery cover. The keyboard will then automatically connect to the computer
via Bluetooth to nish pairing.
2Open the upper case as instructed on the mark at the tail of the mouse, insert an AA
battery, close the upper case, and turn on the Power/Bluetooth pairing switch at the
bottom of the mouse. The mouse will then automatically connect to the computer via
Bluetooth to nish pairing.
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•If the keyboard does not automatically connect to the computer when you use it again
or you want to use another keyboard of the same model as the standard keyboard,
press and hold the Bluetooth pairing button on the top of the keyboard for three
seconds until the indicator blinks white and then follow the computer's onscreen
instructions to nish pairing.
•If the mouse does not automatically connect to the computer when you use it again or
you want to use another mouse of the same model as the standard mouse, turn on the
Power/Bluetooth pairing switch at the bottom of the mouse for three seconds until
the indicator blinks blue and then follow the computer's onscreen instructions to nish
pairing.
•If the indicators on the keyboard and mouse blink red, it indicates that the battery level
is low. In this case, replace batteries in a timely manner.
•You are advised to use batteries of the same brand for the keyboard and not to use old
and new batteries together.
•Remove batteries if you are not going to use the keyboard and mouse for a long time.
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Getting started
Step 1: Connecting to a network
With Computer Feature enabled, this device supports touch control operations.
Click in the lower right corner of the desktop. Select a Wi-Fi network and follow the
instructions to establish a connection.
Step 2: Activating Windows
Windows will activate automatically when you connect to the Internet for the rst time. Click
> > > to check if Windows has been activated.
If Windows cannot be activated, restart the computer, connect to the network, and try again.
If the issue persists, connect to a dierent network or wait a while before trying again.
If Windows is not activated, some features on your computer may be restricted.
Step 3: Enrolling ngerprints (only supported with
some keyboards)
You can press the Power button to power on and unlock your computer quickly and securely
after your ngerprint has been enrolled using the keyboard that comes with the computer.
Enrolling a ngerprint
On the computer, go to > > > , set the login password and PIN, and follow
the onscreen instructions to enroll your ngerprints.
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•Keep your nger clean. If there is water or dirt on your nger, it will aect the
ngerprint enrollment process.
•You can add a maximum of 10 sets of ngerprints.
Step 4: Updating the drivers
Open HUAWEI PC Manager to manage drivers on your computer. If you are prompted
with available updates for drivers on your computer, follow the onscreen instructions to nish
the update.
•To optimize your experience, check the version of your driver and update it in a timely
manner to improve the performance and stability of your computer.
•Drivers cannot be updated if HUAWEI PC Manager is closed or uninstalled.
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Highlighted features
Huawei Share
The keyboard that comes with the computer has a Huawei Share sensor area. When you tap
your phone's NFC sensor area against the computer's Huawei Share sensor area, your
phone's screen will be automatically displayed on the computer. You can use your computer
to control the apps and les on your phone, drag and drop les between the two devices,
and even share clipboard content and documents.
If there is no Huawei Share sensor on your tower or keyboard, open HUAWEI PC Manager
select other connection methods to connect both devices, and experience the Huawei Share
function.
NFC will be unavailable if HUAWEI PC Manager is closed or uninstalled.
Multi-Screen Collaboration
You can use phone apps or open phone les on your computer and drag and drop les
between the phone and the computer for greater eciency.
File sharing
Tap your phone against the Huawei Share sensor to share les. Shake your phone to start
recording your computer's screen.
Data syncing
You can share the clipboard content between your phone and computer, as well as sync
recent documents from your phone to the computer.
For detailed instructions, visit our ocial website:
https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/huaweisharewelcome/
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