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Exciting new features  
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After creating a screenshot, touch Share to share it with friends. For more information 
about sharing, refer to Sharing images or videos.
By default, screenshots are stored in Gallery, within the Screenshots folder. 

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Exciting new features  
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Screen recorder
Use the screen recorder feature to teach friends and family how to use phone features 
or record video game footage.
 Before making a screen recording, ensure your phone is unlocked.
Starting the recording
You can enable screen recorder using one of the following methods:
• Knock the screen twice with two knuckles, and then choose a video format.
• Press the volume up and power buttons simultaneously, and then choose a video 
format.
 While making a screen...

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Exciting new features  
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Stopping the recording
You can stop a screen recording using one of the following methods:
• Knock the screen twice with two knuckles.
• Press the volume up and power buttons simultaneously.
By default, video recordings are stored in Gallery, within the Screen recordings folder.
Sharing screen recordings
Open Gallery. Touch and hold the recording you want to share, and then touch 
to share it with friends.
Opening two apps on one screen
Want to watch a film while you create this...

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Exciting new features  
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• Touch and hold Recent.
• Slide a knuckle across the screen horizontally. 

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Exciting new features  
8 In dual windows view, the screen is divided into two windows. You can open one app in 
each window (for example, open 
Videos in one window and Notepad in the other).
Drag the edge of a window to resize or touch  to open the dual windows menu:
• Touch to swap the two windows.
• Touch to switch to the app selection screen.
• Touch to exit dual windows. 

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Unboxing your phone  
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Unboxing your phone
Getting to know your phone
The HUAWEI Mate 8 sports a Kirin 950 processor, a 6-inch full HD screen with 368 ppi, 
a 4000 mAh battery, a full metal body and a 16 MP rear camera. It comes with the 
 
all-new EMUI 4.0 user interface, which offers a whole new range of smart, secure and 
easy-to-use features.
 Do not cover the proximity sensor, as this will affect some of the phones functions. 
If you use a screen protector, do not cover the sensor. Use a screen...

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Unboxing your phone  
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Inserting a SIM card and microSD card
The Mate 8 features a 2-in-1 card slot, which is located on the upper left side of the 
phone. You can insert two nano-SIM cards, or one nano-SIM card and one microSD card.
Tips:
• Ensure that the card is correctly oriented and keep the card tray level when inserting it 
into your phone.
• Only use standard nano-SIM cards. Inserting non-standard cards may damage the SIM 
card tray.
• Be careful not to hurt yourself or damage your phone when...

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Unboxing your phone  
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Charging your phone
The Mate 8 comes with optimised power management software and a 4000 mAh battery 
to deliver impressive battery life.
Using your battery
• Your battery can be recharged hundreds of times, but all batteries have a limited 
lifespan. If you notice a significant deterioration in your phones battery life, contact 
an authorised Huawei service centre for a replacement battery. The battery is built into 
the phone and is not removable. Do not attempt to remove the...

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Unboxing your phone  
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battery level is between 80% and 100%. If the status indicator is green and the battery 
icon is 
, the battery is fully charged and you can unplug the charging cable from 
your phone.
If your phone does not respond when you press the power button, this indicates that the 
battery is empty. Charge your battery for at least 10 minutes using a genuine Huawei 
charger and then turn on your phone.
Turning your phone on and off
Before you can get started with you r ph on e, you  need...

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Transferring data 
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Transferring data
Using the Backup app to transfer data
Easy backups help ensure you never lose your data. You can initiate a local backup to 
copy data to your phones internal storage or a microSD card.
 Features may vary depending on your network operator.
Backing up data to local storage
1 Open Backup.
2 Touch Encrypt your backup data.
3 Select the data you want to back up, and then follow the onscreen instructions to 
perform the backup.
 If data encryption is selected, enter a...
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