Huawei MateBook X Pro 2021 User manual

User Guide

Contents

Get to know your computer

Appearance 1

Powering on and o 3

Keyboard 3

Touchpad 4

Charging the computer 7

Getting started

Step 1: Connecting to a network 8

Step 2: Activating Windows 8

Step 3: Enrolling a ngerprint 8

Step 4: Updating the drivers 9

Highlighted features

Huawei Share 10

Finger Gesture Screenshot (supported by some touchscreen

models)

Eye Comfort mode 11

F10 factory reset (not available in some regions) 12

Learn about Windows 10

Using the Start menu 13

Action centre 13

Accessories and extensions

MateDock (optional) 15

Connecting a TV, monitor, or projector 16

Connecting a USB mouse, printer, or other device 17

Bluetooth mouse (optional) 17

FAQs

About this user guide

Safety information

Personal Information and Data Security

Legal Notice

Get to know your computer

Appearance

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1 Touchscreen display

Touch the screen to operate the computer.

2 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.

3 Recessed camera

Press the button to reveal the camera. You can then use it in Camera or other apps

to take photos or make video chats. Press the button again to hide the camera.

4 Camera indicator

Indicates the camera's status. Lights up steady white when the camera is active.

5 Speaker x 4

The speakers output sound.

6 Microphone

Use the microphone to conduct video meetings, voice calls, or make audio

recordings.

7 Touchpad

•Supports HUAWEI Free Touch which lets you control the computer more easily.

To learn more, read the Touchpad section.

•Tap the NFC detection area on some Huawei phones against the Huawei Share

sensor to use Huawei Share.

Huawei Share sensor is located approximately in the centre of the touchpad. It is

not externally visible.

To learn more, visit our ocial website:

https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/huaweisharewelcome/

8 Headset jack

Connects to a headset.

Get to know your computer

9 USB-C port

•Connects the power adapter to charge the computer.

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

•Connects to mobile phones, USB drives, and other external devices to transfer

les.

10 Charging indicator

Indicates the battery's charge status when charging:

•Blinks white when charging.

•Steady white when the computer is fully charged and stops charging.

11 USB-A (USB 3.2 Gen 1) port

Connects to mobile phones, USB drives, and other external devices to transfer data.

12 Camera drainage hole

The camera is connected to a water drainage hole below the computer. If you

accidentally spill a small amount of liquid on the camera, it will drain out from the

drainage hole. Note that spilling liquid on the keyboard may damage the computer.

Powering on and o

When powering on the computer for the rst time, connect the power adapter, and the

computer will power on automatically. The computer will enter the startup screen shortly

after the screen lights up.

When the computer is powered o, press the Power button until the screen or keyboard

lights up to power on or wake the computer.

When using the computer, click > to sleep, shut down, or restart the computer.

Press and hold the power button for approximately 10 seconds to force shutdown the

computer. Force shutdowns may cause unsaved data to be lost. Use with caution.

Keyboard

Keyboard keys may vary depending on your device model.

Shortcut keys

The F keys, such as F1 and F2, are used as shortcut keys (hotkeys) by default to allow you to

easily perform common actions.

Decrease screen brightness.

Increase screen brightness.

Get to know your computer

Enable, disable, or adjust the brightness of the keyboard backlight.

If there is no icon on the key, the keyboard does not have a

backlight.

Mute or unmute.

Decrease the volume.

Increase the volume.

Enable or disable the microphone.

Switch projection mode.

Enable or disable Wi-Fi.

Open PC Manager.

Switching between shortcut and function key modes

In function key mode, the F keys have dierent functions depending on the software that is

running.

To use the F keys as function keys, you can:

•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.

•To make the F keys work as function keys by default, open PC Manager and go to Settings

> System Settings to enable Function key priority. To switch back to hotkey mode, enable

Hotkey priority.

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

Get to know your computer

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.

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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 action centre.

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.

Set up HUAWEI Free Touch

The touchpads support HUAWEI Free Touch that is enabled by default. You can adjust the

touchpad sensitivity and vibration strength to suit your own preferences.

Click to open the Start menu, then open HUAWEI Free Touch to modify the touchpad

settings.

Get to know your computer

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 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 authorised Huawei Customer Service Centre for assistance.

Battery status

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.

Get to know your computer

Getting started

Step 1: Connecting to a network

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 a ngerprint

If you skipped the ngerprint enrolment process during the initial setup, click > >

> . Select Windows Hello Fingerprint, then follow the instructions to enrol your

ngerprint.

•Ensure that your ngertips are clean and dry, or your ngerprint may not be enrolled

correctly.

•Each user can enrol up to 10 ngerprints.

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