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Learn to enable, disable, and customize shortcut switches for quick access to features and settings.
Instructions on capturing screenshots via key combinations or gestures, and recording screen activity.
Step-by-step guide to setting an image from the gallery as your phone's wallpaper.
Details on the various methods to open the Camera application on your device.
Guidance on modifying camera settings to improve photo and video capture quality.
Information on viewing, editing, and sharing photos and videos within the Gallery app.
Covers fundamental app operations like uninstalling apps and managing background processes.
Instructions for making calls, including international calls and managing contacts.
Details on answering, rejecting, and managing calls, including call waiting features.
How to make emergency calls from the lock screen and perform in-call operations.
Guide to adding personal and Exchange email accounts in the Gmail application.
Instructions for connecting to Wi-Fi networks and understanding Wi-Fi status indicators.
Covers basic Bluetooth functions, turning it on/off, and changing device names.
Guide to connecting to mobile data, managing SIM cards, and dual-SIM settings.
Instructions on using the app drawer and creating shortcuts on the home screen.
Details on setting up Face Recognition for unlocking the phone and accessing apps.
Guidance on checking and optimizing device storage usage.
Instructions on managing location services and app permissions.
Provides legal notice and copyright information about the device.
The HONOR X5 is a smartphone designed to provide a comprehensive user experience, encompassing essential functions, camera and gallery management, application usage, and system settings. This guide serves as a reference for navigating its features and optimizing its performance.
The HONOR X5 operates as a versatile mobile device, enabling communication, multimedia consumption, and various productivity tasks. Its core functions include making and receiving calls, managing contacts, sending emails, capturing photos and videos, and running a wide array of applications. The device supports internet connectivity via Wi-Fi and mobile data, allowing for web browsing, streaming, and online communication. It also incorporates security features such as face recognition for unlocking the device and protecting applications.
The device offers convenient shortcut switches accessible from the notification panel, allowing users to quickly enable or disable features like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and screen recording. These shortcuts can be customized by dragging them to desired positions. Screenshots can be taken using a key combination (Power and Volume down buttons) or a three-finger swipe gesture, which needs to be enabled in the system settings. Screen recording is also available through a shortcut switch, capturing on-screen operations as videos that are saved to the Gallery. Users can personalize their device by setting images from the Gallery as wallpapers.
The HONOR X5 provides multiple ways to launch the Camera app: from the home screen or by swiping up on the camera icon from the lock screen. Camera settings can be adjusted to optimize photo and video capture, though some features may be mode-specific. The Gallery app allows users to view, edit, and share their photos and videos, serving as a central hub for multimedia management.
The device supports a variety of applications. Users can uninstall apps by touching and holding the app icon on the home screen or by navigating through the Settings menu. However, some pre-installed system apps cannot be uninstalled to prevent system errors. Background apps can be managed from the recent tasks screen, which is accessed by swiping up from the bottom of the screen (gesture navigation) or by touching a dedicated button (3-button navigation). From this screen, users can view app previews, access apps, or close them.
Making calls is straightforward, either by dialing a number directly from the Phone app or by selecting a contact from the Contacts tab. International calls require activating the service with a mobile carrier and entering the country code. The device supports managing incoming calls, including answering, rejecting, or rejecting with a message. During an ongoing call, users can answer a new incoming call or switch between calls. Emergency SOS and Calls features allow users to make emergency calls directly from the lock screen, even without a signal, by entering the local emergency number or selecting an emergency contact. In-call operations are displayed via an in-call menu, offering options such as switching audio channels to the speaker, starting another call (carrier-dependent), or using the dialer. Users can also hide the call screen to access other apps and return to the call via a green icon in the status bar.
The HONOR X5 integrates Gmail for email management. Users can add personal email accounts by selecting a mailbox provider, entering their email address and password, and following the on-screen instructions. For corporate users, an Exchange account can be added by obtaining server details from the administrator, entering the email address, username, and password, and then manually configuring the email domain name, server address, port number, and security type.
The device's settings allow for extensive customization and management.
While the manual does not explicitly detail maintenance features, the following can be inferred from the usage features:
The HONOR X5 is designed to be user-friendly, with intuitive navigation and clear instructions for managing its various functions and settings. The guide emphasizes the importance of understanding these features to maximize the device's utility and ensure a secure and efficient user experience.
General| Processor cores | 8 |
|---|---|
| Processor family | MediaTek |
| Processor frequency | 2 GHz |
| Panel type | TFT-LCD |
| Screen shape | Flat |
| Second display | No |
| Display diagonal | 6.5 \ |
| Touch technology | Multi-touch |
| Touchscreen type | Capacitive |
| Display resolution | 1600 x 720 pixels |
| Native aspect ratio | 20:9 |
| Display number of colors | 16.7 million colors |
| USB port | Yes |
| USB version | 2.0 |
| USB connector type | Micro-USB |
| HDMI ports quantity | 0 |
| Headphone connectivity | 3.5 mm |
| 4G standard | LTE-TDD & LTE-FDD |
| 2G standards | GSM |
| 3G standards | WCDMA |
| SIM card type | - |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Bluetooth version | 5.1 |
| Mobile network generation | 4G |
| RAM capacity | 2 GB |
| Compatible memory cards | MicroSD (TransFlash) |
| Maximum memory card size | 32 GB |
| Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) | Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) is a standard way to send messages that include multimedia content to and from a mobile phone over a cellular network |
| Platform | Android |
| Google applications | Google Maps, Google Play, YouTube |
| App distribution platform | Google Play |
| Flash type | LED |
| Front camera type | Single camera |
| Video recording modes | 1080p |
| Rear camera aperture number | 2 |
| Front camera aperture number | 2.2 |
| Rear camera resolution (numeric) | 8 MP |
| Front camera resolution (numeric) | 5 MP |
| Cables included | USB |
| Talk time (3G) | - h |
| Battery capacity | 5000 mAh |
| Form factor | Bar |
| Product color | Black |
| Themes | Wallpapers |
| Personalization | Icons, Menu, Shortcuts |
| Personal info management (PIM) | Alarm clock, Calculator, Calendar, Notes |
| Audio formats supported | 3GP, AAC, AMR, AWB, FLAC, M4A, MID, MP3, MP4, OGG, WAV |
| Video formats supported | 3GP, MKV, MP4, WEBM |
| Subscription type | No subscription |
Weight and Dimensions| Depth | 8.92 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 75.57 mm |
| Height | 164.4 mm |
| Weight | 193 g |
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