Huawei DRC-W38 User manual

User Guide

Contents

Get to know your computer

Appearance 1

Charging the computer 2

Start the computer

Powering on and o the computer 4

Protecting the screen 4

Highlighted features 4

2-in-1 Keyboard

Installing and using the keyboard 5

Keyboard 5

Touchpad 6

HUAWEI M-Pencil (2nd generation)

Information about the stylus 9

Pairing and charging 9

Changing the stylus tip 10

Accessories and extensions

MateDock (optional) 11

Connect to a TV, monitor, or projector 12

Connect to a USB mouse, printer, or other devices 14

Bluetooth mouse (optional) 14

Safety information

Personal Information and Data Security

Legal Notice

Get to know your computer

Appearance

Keyboard layout varies by country or region. Actual product may dier.

1 Volume button

Adjusts the volume.

2 Microphone x 4 *

Better at picking up sound and voices when used in conjunction with audio

processing apps.

Two microphones are located in the air outlet.

3 Front camera

Can be used to take photos or make video chats.

4 Fingerprint power button

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.

5 Headset jack

Connects to a headset.

6 2-in-1 keyboard port

Connects to a keyboard cover.

7ThunderboltTM 4 port

•Connects to Thunderbolt external storage devices for faster data transfers.

•Connects the power adapter to charge the computer.

•Connects external displays such as monitors and projectors via a docking station.

8 Rear camera

Can be used to take photos or make video chats.

9 Flashlight

Supplements light for the camera when the ambient light is insucient.

Charging the computer

The computer will display a prompt when the battery is running low. If you see this prompt,

charge your computer as soon as possible or it will aect your normal use.

Charging the computer with a power adapter

The computer features a non-removable rechargeable battery. Connect the standard power

adapter and charging cable to charge the computer. The battery charges more quickly when

the computer is powered o or in Sleep mode.

Safety information

•Charge the computer at room temperature in a well-ventilated, shaded area. Charging the

computer in hot environments may damage the internal components.

•Charging duration may vary based on the ambient temperature and battery use.

•It is normal for the computer to become warm after prolonged use or charging. If it

becomes hot to the touch, disable non-essential features and disconnect the charger.

•The battery is subject to wear over time. If the computer's standby time appears to have

fallen, do not attempt to replace the battery by yourself. Instead, take the computer and

proof of purchase to an authorized Huawei Customer Service Center for assistance.

Battery status

Get to know your computer

The battery status is indicated by the battery icon in the taskbar.

: Indicates that the charger is connected. Click to view the estimated charging time.

: Indicates that the charger is not connected. Click to view the battery percentage

and battery time.

The charging time and remaining battery life displayed are estimated by the operating

system. The actual time may vary.

Only some models come with the HUAWEI Glide Keyboard (compatible with HUAWEI

MateBook E). This keyboard has a USB-C port, which can be used to charge the

computer. The actual keyboard shall prevail.

Get to know your computer

Start the computer

Powering on and o the computer

When you are powering on the computer for the rst time, you must connect the computer

to a power adapter. The computer will then automatically power on.

When you power on the computer again, press and hold the Power button until the backlight

of the connected keyboard turns on.

If a keyboard isn't connected to the computer, press the Power button to power on the

computer.

When the computer is being used normally, go to > to enable sleep mode, power

the computer o, or restart it.

To forcibly power o the computer, press and hold the Power button for more than 10

seconds. Note that this will result in the loss of any unsaved data. Exercise caution when

performing this operation.

Protecting the screen

The HUAWEI MateBook E comes with an AMOLED screen. To protect the screen and

maintain the battery life, it is recommended that you do not set the screen to never turn o.

Highlighted features

Click at the bottom of the desktop to open HUAWEI PC Manager and click Tips to get

more features such as Huawei Share.

2-in-1 Keyboard

Installing and using the keyboard

Before installation, place the keyboard on a stable surface, as shown in the following gure.

Hold both sides of the computer with your hands and align the 2-in-1 keyboard port on the

computer with the port on the keyboard's notch. The computer and keyboard will then

automatically connect magnetically.

•Only some product models come with the keyboard.

•The hinge on the keyboard can only be turned outwards. Forcibly turning the hinge

inwards may damage the keyboard.

•The following gures use the HUAWEI Smart Magnetic Keyboard (compatible with

HUAWEI MateBook E) as an example. The support angle of the keyboard is dierent

from that of the HUAWEI Glide Keyboard (compatible with HUAWEI MateBook E). The

actual support angle shall prevail.

Keyboard

Keyboard layout varies by country or region. Actual product may dier.

Functions of shortcut keys

You can use F1, F2, and the other function keys (used as hotkeys by default) to perform

multiple functions.

Reduce the screen brightness.

Increase the screen brightness.

Enable or disable the keyboard backlight, and adjust the keyboard

backlight brightness.

If there is no on the key, it indicates that the backlight is

not supported.

Mute or unmute.

Reduce the volume.

Increase the volume.

Lock the screen (equivalent to pressing Ctrl + Alt + Del).

Switch the screen projection mode.

Enable or disable the wireless network.

Enable HUAWEI PC Manager.

Launch the dictation feature provided by the system, which is the

same as by pressing the Windows key and H.

Switch between shortcut keys and function keys

Once function keys are 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 in the following ways:

•Press the Fn key until its indicator turns on. Keys such as F1 and F2 will then work as

function keys. To use the keys as shortcut keys (hotkeys), press the Fn key again to turn o

its indicator. The keys will then work as shortcut keys (hotkeys).

•Open HUAWEI PC Manager, go to Settings > System settings, and select Function key

priority. Keys such as F1 and F2 will then work as function keys by default. To give priority

to shortcut keys on the keyboard, select Hotkey priority instead.

Touchpad

The touchpad provides similar functionality to a mouse and is a convenient way to control

the computer.

Not all gestures are available in all apps.

Common touchpad gestures

2-in-1 Keyboard

Tap with one nger: Left-click.

Tap twice with one nger: Double-click.

Slide with one nger: Move the cursor.

Press the left touchpad button: Left-click.

Press the right touchpad button: Right-click.

Tap with two ngers: Right-click.

Slide up or down with two ngers: Scroll up or down.

Pinch in or stretch out with two ngers: Zoom in or out.

2-in-1 Keyboard

Tap with three ngers: Open search.

Slide up with three ngers: See all open windows.

Slide down with three ngers: Show the desktop.

Slide left or right with three ngers: Switch between open

windows.

Tap with four ngers: Open notication center and calendar.

Modify touchpad settings

You can modify touchpad settings to suit your own preferences.

1Click > to open Settings.

2On the Settings screen, click , then click to:

•Enable or disable the touchpad.

•Automatically enable or disable the touchpad when a mouse is connected.

•Change the touchpad scroll direction.

•Congure touchpad gestures.

2-in-1 Keyboard

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