Issue 01
Date 2016-08-11
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Contents
4 Application management...........................................................................................................40
4.1 How do I view and delete browser history in Microsoft Edge?...................................................................................40
4.2 Can Windows Media Center be used in Windows 10?.................................................................................................40
4.3 How do I find all my apps and programs.....................................................................................................................40
4.4 How do I install a program on Windows 10?...............................................................................................................40
4.5 How do I recover or delete a program?........................................................................................................................41
4.6 How do I add WordPad to the home screen?................................................................................................................41
4.7 Why has my Skype credit been frozen? How do I reactivate it?..................................................................................41
4.8 What is the Xbox app?..................................................................................................................................................41
4.9 What is a player code?..................................................................................................................................................41
4.10 What do I do if I can't log in to the Xbox app?..........................................................................................................41
4.11 How do I add websites to Favorites?..........................................................................................................................42
4.12 How do I activate the Task Manager?........................................................................................................................42
4.13 How do I force quit a running app?............................................................................................................................42
4.14 How do I delete apps in the Most used list on the Start menu?..................................................................................42
4.15 How do I display recently added apps on the Start menu?.........................................................................................43
4.16 How do I update apps in the Windows Store?............................................................................................................43
4.17 How do I download the offline map pack?.................................................................................................................43
4.18 Why do I get an error alert/unreadable code when downloading apps from the Windows Store?............................43
4.19 Why can't I install/use my third-party app?................................................................................................................43
4.20 Why do the startup animations of some games display wrongly?.............................................................................44
4.21 Why do some apps appear very small?......................................................................................................................44
4.22 Why don't apps display correctly?..............................................................................................................................44
4.23 Can I play games on the MateBook?..........................................................................................................................44
4.24 Which applications can I use on the MateBook?.......................................................................................................44
4.25 Can I project videos and audio using the MateBook OTT projection function?........................................................44
6 Security..........................................................................................................................................56
6.1 How do I restore Windows Firewall to the default settings?........................................................................................56
11 Accessories..................................................................................................................................70
11.1 Does the MateBook come with a MatePen?...............................................................................................................70
11.2 What standard and optional accessories does the MateBook have?...........................................................................70
11.3 How do I charge the MatePen?...................................................................................................................................70
11.4 Does the MatePen have a laser light?.........................................................................................................................71
11.5 How many versions of the MatePen are there?..........................................................................................................71
11.6 Can the MateDock be charged?..................................................................................................................................72
11.7 What port is used to connect the MateDock to the MateBook?.................................................................................72
11.8 How do I change the double-click speed of the mouse?............................................................................................72
11.9 Is the MatePen tip wear-proof?...................................................................................................................................72
11.10 Why can't I use the new MatePen I purchased?.......................................................................................................72
11.11 What distance can the MatePen be from the screen?................................................................................................72
11.12 What material is the MatePen tip made of?..............................................................................................................73
11.13 A left click of the mouse can be achieved by touching the screen with the MatePen. Is there a button for right
click?...................................................................................................................................................................................73
11.14 Does the MatePen support voice recording?............................................................................................................73
11.15 Does the MatePen tip use magnetic sensing or another type of sensing?................................................................73
11.16 In addition to the regular screen-touching function, does the MatePen have other functions?................................73
11.17 How do I install and replace the MatePen tip?.........................................................................................................73
11.18 Is the MatePen's laser harmful to the human eyes?..................................................................................................74
11.19 How do I pair the MatePen with the MateBook using Bluetooth?...........................................................................74
11.20 If my current MatePen is damaged, can I pair a new one with my MateBook?.......................................................74
11.21 Once the MatePen and MateBook are paired, do I need to pair them again next time?..........................................75
11.22 Can I delete a pairing on the MatePen?....................................................................................................................75
11.23 How many MateBooks can be paired with one MatePen?.......................................................................................75
11.24 Why does pressing and holding the two buttons near the pen tip does not trigger the green light on the MatePen
and I am unable to enter pairing mode?.............................................................................................................................75
11.25 One MatePen has been paired with MateBook A, but how do I switch the pairing to MateBook B?.....................75
11.26 Why does the screen not respond to MatePen touches in some apps or games?......................................................76
11.27 Why does the MatePen show the traces of my hand (palm control) when I use it to write or draw?......................76
11.28 Why does the MatePen not work after it has been removed from the screen for a while, or why is there no
projection when it is placed next to the screen?.................................................................................................................76
11.29 Why do the effects of pens from different brands vary when using certain painting apps?.....................................76
11.30 Why is the keyboard support not steady enough? Why can't the angle be freely adjusted?....................................77
11.31 Why are the spaces between the keys on the keyboard so small, making it easy to press the wrong key?.............77
11.32 Why does the keyboard not attach to the MateBook very tightly?...........................................................................77
11.33 The leather keyboard case is dirty. How can I clean it?...........................................................................................77
11.34 Why is compatibility with third-party docking station connected to the MateBook poor?......................................77
11.35 Why doesn't my external mouse work with the MateBook?....................................................................................78
11.36 Why can't I use the MateBook portfolio keyboard?.................................................................................................78
11.37 What will be displayed if I try to use both the HDMI and VGA ports at the same time?........................................78
11.38 Can I connect the MateBook to a mouse and keyboard?.........................................................................................78
11.39 Can I connect the MateBook to a USB flash drive or projector without the MateDock?........................................79
11.40 Does the portfolio keyboard have backlight?...........................................................................................................79
11.41 Can I use other capacitance pens with the MateBook?............................................................................................79
11.42 What is the maximum capacity of external hard disks connected to the MateBook?..............................................79
11.43 Why is the tip of the MatePen loose?.......................................................................................................................79
11.44 When the MateBook is connected to the portfolio keyboard, why does the keyboard support fall so easily when I
continuously touch the screen?...........................................................................................................................................80
11.45 Why does the touchpad of the portfolio keyboard sometimes fail to respond?........................................................80
11.46 What can I do if the metal pins on the portfolio keyboard are deformed or broken?...............................................80
11.47 Why do some keys or key caps on the portfolio keyboard fall off?.........................................................................80
11.48 Why does the battery life decrease when the MateBook is connected to the MateDock?.......................................80
11.49 When the MateBook is in standby, why does the keyboard backlight flash once and then turn off?......................81
11.50 Which drawing applications does the MatePen support?.........................................................................................81
11.51 Can I use the MatePen to add comments to a PowerPoint document?.....................................................................81
11.52 Can I connect the MateDock to an external USB audio adaptor?............................................................................81
11.53 Why are the bottom edges of the touchpad on the portfolio keyboard blank?.........................................................81
11.54 How do I keep the MatePen on the portfolio keyboard?..........................................................................................81
11.55 What are the materials and working principle (membrane or mechanical switch) of the portfolio keyboard?.......82
11.56 How many backup pen tips does the MatePen come with?.....................................................................................82
11.57 What are the functions of the MateBook charging cable, converting cable, and converter?...................................82
11.58 What can I do if there is a long delay when I am turning PowerPoint slides using the MatePen?..........................83
11.59 Why are the caps lock light and backlight white?....................................................................................................84
11.60 Is closing the keyboard leather case on my MateBook the same as closing a traditional laptop computer? How do
I set my MateBook to enter sleep mode after closing the leather case?.............................................................................84
11.61 Why does the MatePen's charging port become loose?............................................................................................84
11.62 Why can't I write on the screen using the MatePen while there is a projected dot on the screen?...........................84
11.63 How are the Fn and F series buttons on the keyboard designed? What can they do?..............................................84
11.64 Why is the USB port of the MateDock not recognized or recognized to be USB 2.0?............................................85
11.65 Can I check the battery level of the MatePen?.........................................................................................................85
11.66 Can I use my MateBook's charger to charge the MatePen?.....................................................................................85
12 Other............................................................................................................................................90
12.1 What do I do if water gets into my MateBook?.........................................................................................................90
12.2 Is the portfolio keyboard waterproof? What can I do if water enters the keyboard?.................................................90
12.3 What do I do if my MateBook heats up?....................................................................................................................91
12.4 How do I empty the Recycle Bin?..............................................................................................................................91
12.5 How do I confirm what version of Windows my MateBook is running?..................................................................91
12.6 What do I need to do before giving my MateBook to somebody else to use?...........................................................92
12.7 Is the MateBook a laptop computer?..........................................................................................................................92
12.8 Why does the MateBook heat up?..............................................................................................................................92
12.9 What are the differences among the m3, m5, and m7?..............................................................................................95
12.10 Can I install another operating system on the MateBook?.......................................................................................95
12.11 Does the MateBook support dual-system mode for both Windows and Android?..................................................95
12.12 Can I replace or increase the amount of RAM in the MateBook?...........................................................................95
12.13 Why does the speed become slow when I have opened multiple web pages and applications at the same time?...95
12.14 What are the manufacturers of the SSD, LCD, and other key components?...........................................................96
12.15 What are the differences between the m series and i series of Intel Core processors?............................................96
12.16 What labels are attached to the MateBook and where are these labels attached?....................................................96
12.17 What are the differences between the 4 GB and 8 GB editions of the MateBook?.................................................97
12.18 Can I make calls on the MateBook?.........................................................................................................................97
12.19 Can I install Windows 10 Pro on the MateBook?....................................................................................................97
12.20 What are the specifications of the MateBook, MatePen, MateDock, portfolio keyboard, and their gift boxes?.....98
12.21 Does the MateBook come with a protective film?...................................................................................................98
12.22 Does the MateBook support GPS positioning?........................................................................................................98
12.23 Does the MateBook have a discrete graphics card or an integrated graphics card?.................................................98
12.24 Does the MateBook have any protection mechanisms for voltage overloading?....................................................99
12.25 Can I download the BIOS from the official website?..............................................................................................99
12.26 Why is the claimed CPU dominant frequency different from the result tested by a third-party application?.........99
12.27 Can I merge the two default partitions of the hard disk into one?............................................................................99
12.28 Can I partition the hard disk of the MateBook?.....................................................................................................100
12.29 What are the differences between an SSD and an ordinary hard disk?..................................................................100
Please do not use your MateBook for games, video, Internet browsing, or other power-
intensive operations when it is being charged. In some power-intensive scenarios, it will
take longer to charge or even lower the power level.
Try charging the battery when the MateBook is powered off.
Try charging the battery after restarting the MateBook.
Please press and hold the power button for 20 seconds to force the MateBook to power
off and then charge.
1.6 Why does the battery power reduce when I charge the
MateBook with the MateDock connected?
When the system is consuming a lot of power, as the MateDock itself has a high power
consumption, and the input power is less than the power consumed, the battery power will
drop when both the MateDock and the charger are connected. This will not happen if only the
adaptor but not the MateDock is connected.
1.10 Can I use the power bank for my phone to charge the
MateBook?
No, because the MateBook uses the PD quick charging protocol, which is currently not
supported by any power banks on the market.
On the taskbar, touch the speaker icon to turn the volume up or down.
Please restart the MateBook and try again.
of the screen to see if it is . The volume can be turned up or down with the
volume buttons on the right side of the MateBook.
2. Go to the search box in the taskbar and type in Device Manager, then select Device
Manager in the search results to check if there is an exclamation mark in front of the
Sound, video and game controllers icon. If yes, please take the following steps:
Please try to update the audio driver.
Under Sound, video and game controllers, right-click (or touch and hold) Realtek
High Definition Audio, choose Update Driver Software.. > Search automatically for
updated driver software. If Windows cannot find a new driver, please look for one on
the manufacturer's website and operate according to the instructions.
2.5 Why does the screen feel hot to the touch when the
MateBook has been on for a long time?
It is normal for the screen to feel slightly hot when the MateBook has been in use for a long
time. If the temperature is high, you can turn off or dim the screen temporarily. If a charger is
connected, please unplug the charger.
2.14 Why do I get slight electric shocks from the rear cover
when I charge the MateBook?
The MateBook has been subject to Huawei's rigorous testing and the figure monitored during
testing was far lower than the industry standard, therefore the current will not cause bodily
harm. Users with sensitive skin might feel a certain sensation. This is common for products
with metal casing.
2.32 Why is the area between the screen edges and metal
frame not flush?
Your MateBook has been strictly tested using professional instruments to ensure that the
metal frame gives you a good user experience. However, the metal frame cannot be
guaranteed to be absolutely flat.
2.35 Why doesn't the Type-C cable fit tightly into the
Type-C port of my MateBook?
A gap is reserved between the Type-C port and the Type-C cable when the cable is inserted
into the port to make sure that the cable is easy to plug in and unplug. It is normal that the
cable may seem to move when connected to the port.
This does not affect normal charging or the lifespan of the cable.
Touch the Windows icon on the home screen, and touch Power > shut down to power
off the MateBook.
Alternatively, press and hold the power button (for approximately 4 seconds), and then swipe
the screen to power off the MateBook.
Select the Windows icon on the home screen, touch Settings > Accounts > Sign-in
options >Password, click “Add”to set your log-in password.
3.1.5 Why does the screen automatically turn off after there are no
operations for some time?
If you do not use your MateBook for longer than a few minutes, the screen will turn off and
the MateBook will enter sleep mode. When you want to start using your MateBook again, the
MateBook will quickly resume from sleep mode. If you do not use your MateBook for longer
than a few hours, it will save all of your work, before entering hibernation mode. When you
start the MateBook again, you will go back to where you were before the device powered off.
If you wish to change the time your MateBook enters sleep mode, please take the following
steps:
1. Touch . Select Settings > Time & language, then check whether auto-time/time zone
settings are activated under Date & time.
You can turn off the automatic settings and change the date and time.
2. Touch and hold or right-click , choose Control Panel > Clock, Language, and
Region > Date and Time, then touch Set the time and date to change the date, time, and
time zone manually.
Touch and hold , and touch Control Panel or type in Control Panel in the taskbar
search box.
Try to install Windows updates. Touch , select Settings > Update & security >
Windows Update.
Check whether the disk space is low and try to release some space.
Try to move the MateBook to a cooler place and wait for 5 minutes for it to cool down,
and then check whether it starts running quicker.
Check whether the MateBook has a virus or malware.
Restore the factory settings on the MateBook.
Touch and hold the Windows icon , and touch Control Panel > Change input
methods.
Select Options behind the language. Under Input method, touch Add an input method,
select the input method to be added, then touch Add. To delete an input method, touch
Remove behind the input method.
2. Select the Windows icon on the home screen, touch Settings > Time &
language > Speech, under Microphone, touch Get started, and then reset the
microphone for voice recognition.
3. Activate Cortana and Windows voice recognition in the taskbar.
If you forget your Microsoft account password, you can reset it online.
If you do not have a Microsoft account, the settings program can create one for you using your current
email address. You may also create a new Outlook.com email address.
If you want to create a Microsoft account using your current email address, please follow
the steps below:
1. Type in your usual account email address, and select Next.
2. Type in your new Microsoft account password, select Next, then add or alter the security
details, following the instructions on the screen.
If you want to create a Microsoft account using a new Outlook.com email address, please
follow the steps below:
1. Select Get a new mail account at the bottom of the Sign in screen.
2. Type in an email address, type in the details required to create a Microsoft account, then
select Next.
3. Add security validation information, then select Next.
Your MateBook will take some time to set up. Once it is set up, Windows will redirect to the
Start menu.
1. Touch and hold or directly right-click , and select to enter Disk Management.
2. After you enter Disk Management, you will see the disk partitions. Select the disk you
want to partition, right-click, then select Shrink Volume. The system will automatically
check for compression space.
3. Type in the amount of space you want to shrink in Enter the amount of space to shrink
in MB. For example, 10 GB equals 10 x 1024, i.e. 10240 MB. Touch Shrink.
4. Select the blank partition, right-click, then select New Simple Volume.
5. Enter the New Simple Volume wizard, directly touch Next. Set the size of the volume
by inputting any size you want. Touch Next.
6. Select a drive for the new simple volume you just created.
7. Select a file system for the new simple volume. NTFS will normally be chosen. Touch
Finish to complete the task.
a. Right-click the disk you want to delete, then touch Delete Volume.
8. Once the volume is deleted, you will see the unallocated space. Right-click on the disk
before the unallocated space, then touch Extend Volume.
9. In the Extend Volume wizard, touch Next > Next > Finish.
1. Touch and hold , then touch Control Panel > Clock, Language and Region >
Region.
2. Select your current location, then touch Apply.
3. Switch to the Administrative window, touch Change system local, select the current
system region setting, touch OK, then restart your MateBook to finalize the change.
Press and hold , touch Power Options > Change plan Settings > Change
advanced power settings, then in the pop-up window touch Sleep > Hibernate after to
open the settings. Touch On battery or Plugged in, then set the hibernation time,
following the instructions on the screen.
It is possible that after being on standby for a long time, the system has detected the
increased power consumption and automatically entered hibernation mode to reduce
power consumption and extend the usage time.
3.1.23 Why does the MateBook get stuck on the login screen?
This is a known issue with Microsoft Windows 10. Microsoft is currently working on it.
Future updates should resolve this issue.
If you encounter this issue, press and hold the power button for 20s to force the MateBook to
power off. Then, power on and try again. If the problem persists, repeat the process and try
again until it works.
3.1.25 The MateBook was powered off before the factory reset was
complete. Why can't I power it on again?
If the MateBook powers off while the factory settings are being restored, system files may be
lost or damaged, causing the MateBook to fail to power on. It is recommended that you plug
in the MateBook charger and wait patiently for the factory reset to complete. If you can't
power on the MateBook, you need to send it to an authorized Huawei service center to have
the system reinstalled.
3.1.26 Why does the MateBook freeze and why can't I use the
keyboard, screen, or mouse?
This may be caused by compatibility issues between third-party applications and Windows 10.
Press and hold the power button for 20s to force the MateBook to power off. Then, power on
and try again.
3.1.31 When I remove the USB flash drive after the Safe To
Remove Hardware message has appeared, why does the
MateBook suddenly power off and fails to restart?
This may be caused by a Windows 10 system failure. Press and hold the power button for 20s
to force the MateBook to power off. Then, power on and try again.
3.1.33 What are the differences between the powered off, sleep,
and hibernation modes? How do I set my MateBook to sleep and
hibernation modes?
Sleep
Sleep mode is a power saving mode provided by the Windows system. When you are not
using your MateBook, set it to sleep mode from the Power menu. In sleep mode, the system
will save the data that is being processed to the internal storage and stop supplying power to
all other devices.
When you use your MateBook again, move the mouse or press any button on the keyboard to
wake it up and enable the system to supply power to other devices again. Your MateBook will
return to where it was before entering sleep mode in a few seconds. The main characteristic of
sleep mode is the fast wakeup speed (usually a few seconds). Make sure power is supplied to
the internal storage, or the data will be lost.
Touch > Settings > System > Power & sleep and follow the onscreen instructions to
set the period of inactivity after which your MateBook enters sleep mode.
Hibernation
Hibernation mode is a power saving mode that Microsoft designs for mobile computers. In
this mode, all the data in the internal storage is stored to a special space in the hardware and
all power supplies are stopped. To exit this mode, press the power button to recover the data
from that special space back into the internal storage. The main characteristic of hibernation
mode is that power supplies are completely disabled, but it requires a large hardware space, as
well as a long time for your MateBook to return to where it was before entering hibernation
mode.
Touch and hold and touch Power options > Change when the computer sleeps >
Change advanced power settings. In the displayed dialog box, touch Sleep > Hibernate
after to expand the settings menu, or touch On battery or Plugged in, and then follow the
onscreen instructions to set the period of inactivity after which your MateBook enters
hibernation mode.
Powered off
Powered off mode is similar to hibernation mode in that power supplies are completely
disabled and that it requires a long time for your MateBook to recover. However, the
difference between these two modes lies in the fact that your MateBook will not return to
where it was after exiting powered off mode. You will need to restart any programs in use
before.
3. Touch Advanced display settings at the bottom of the screen, then select the resolution
you want by scrolling down the settings column, and touch Apply. Note: The
recommended resolution is 2160 x 1440 pixels.
Alternatively, right-click on a blank space on the home screen, touch Graphics Options >
Resolution, and select the desired resolution. The recommended resolution is 2160 x 1440
pixels.
Touch the Windows icon , and touch Settings > System > Notifications & actions. In
Select which icons appear on the taskbar and Turn system icons on or off, set the icons to
be displayed on the taskbar. In the taskbar, touch ^ to reveal hidden icons. You can manually
drag an icon into the hidden icons area to hide it, or you can drag an icon from the hidden
icons area to display it.
1. Touch and hold or right-click the Windows icon to open the Device Manager.
2. Touch Human Interface Devices and locate HID-compliance touch screen, double
touch to open, select Driver > Disable, then select Yes. Or, directly touch and hold or
right-click HID-compliance touch screen, select Disable, then select Yes.
Touch > All apps > Windows Accessories > Snipping Tool. Open the
screenshot tool to take a screenshot.
Press the power button and volume up button to take a screenshot
If you have a MatePen, you can double-press the button near the tip.
If you have a keyboard, press the shortcut combination Windows key+Prtscn to take a
screenshot.
Touch the Windows icon in the lower left corner of the screen, touch Settings > System
> Tablet mode, and turn on tablet mode.
Under tablet mode, you can:
Select the Windows icon on the home screen, touch Settings > Accounts > Sign-in
options > Windows Hello, then add fingerprints, following the instructions on the screen.
Touch and hold or right-click in the lower left corner, touch Device Manager or
directly type Device Manager in the taskbar search box.
Select the Windows icon on the home screen, select Settings > Personalize > Lock
screen > Screensaver setting, to check the screensaver activation time.
1. Touch and hold , Select Run, type in msconfig, then touch OK.
2. In the System Configuration window, select the Boot tag, and in Boot options, tick
Safe boot, then touch OK.
3. Next, a restart warning window will pop up, directly touch Restart to enter safe mode. If
you have files to save, you can touch Exit without restart and finish your task at hand,
before manually restarting to enter safe mode.
To exit safe mode:
1. Touch and hold , Select Run, type in msconfig, then touch OK.
2. In the System Configuration window, select the General tag, and under Startup, select
Normal startup, then touch OK.
3. Touch the Windows icon on the home screen, then select Power > Restart to
exit safe mode.
1. Touch and hold , touch Run, type in services.msc, then touch OK to open
Services.
2. On the Services interface, locate and double-touch Themes, change Startup type to
Automatic, then touch OK.
3. Try to change the Windows theme again.
the initialization and configuration of system components, looking for the devices that can be
launched and completing the launch.
3.2.35 The desktop icons are missing. How can I restore them?
Touch and hold or right-click the mouse on a blank spot on the desktop, then touch View >
Show desktop icons to reveal the hidden desktop icons.
Installing the latest MateBook update (including Windows update) may help to resolve
touchscreen problems. Touch the Windows icon , then select Settings > Update &
security > Windows Update.
4. Check for electromagnetic interference.
Sometimes other electronic close to the MateBook nearby may interfere with the touchscreen.
For instance, it might cause the cursor to jump. The cause of the interference might just be a
socket or table lamp nearby, or larger devices or computers in rows.
To find out if this is the cause of the problem, move your MateBook to another room,
building, or outdoors. If the touchscreen problems only occur in a specific location, it
might be electronic interference.
If you believe your touchscreen is subject to interference, please power off any devices
in the area where the MateBook is being used, until you locate the cause. Once you do,
remove the device from the area or power it off while you are using your MateBook.
If you fail to locate any devices causing interference in the room where you are using
your MateBook, please check for more powerful devices in the next room.
3.2.38 How do I set the file explorer in the taskbar to open This
PC by default?
Touch and hold , select Run, type and open cmd, touch OK, then type in systeminfo to
check the system installation time.
Select the Windows icon , touch Settings > System > Default apps, then select
Microsoft Edge under Web browser to set it as your default browser.
Select the Windows icon , enter Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options > Password >
PIN > Windows Hello (password and PIN are required before setting up Windows Hello).
Windows Hello needs to scan the fingerprint multiple times to input a fingerprint; the progress
can be observed from the input progress bar.
3.2.48 Why is the system time inaccurate and not in sync with the
time online?
1. Please check if your device is connected to the Internet. Time synchronization cannot be
carried out without an Internet connection.
2. Even if the Internet connection is enabled, the Windows system is developed to
automatically synchronize anywhere between every ten minutes or so and up to one week.
The specific synchronization cycle depends on the time deviation.
3.2.49 Why are texts displayed with a sawtooth profile? How can I
solve this problem?
Please check if the ClearType option is enabled. Select the Windows icon , touch
Settings > Display > Advanced display settings > ClearType text.
are memorized separately, as required by Windows system. For instance, the brightness when
the adaptor is not plugged in may be set to 100%, which may change to 25% once the adaptor
is plugged in. Afterwards, if the brightness of the backlight is not changed, the default
brightness without adaptor plugged in will be 100%, or 25% with adaptor plugged in.
3.2.51 Why does the soft keyboard not pop up when I touch the
search box in laptop mode, when the MateBook is not connected
to the keyboard?
It is possible that you have not activated the feature for soft keyboard to pop up
automatically. Select the Windows icon , enter Settings > Devices > Typing,
then activate Show the touch keyboard or handwriting panel when not in tablet
mode and there's no keyboard attached.
It is also possible that some apps do not support this function. Some older apps do not
support touchscreen functions. If you have changed the settings but the soft keyboard
does not pop up, the only way is to touch the soft keyboard icon in the lower right corner.
Touch the Windows icon and select File Explorer. Right-click This PC and select
Properties > Remote settings to enter the System Properties dialog box. You will see two
options: Remote Assistance and Remote Desktop. Choose one of them based on your
requirements.
Remote Assistance allows you to assist others. Open a window on the MateBook, and
then control the other device remotely. The other device is operated by another user.
Remote Desktop allows you to connect the MateBook to a remote server or another
computer, so that you can perform operations on the other computer by controlling the
MateBook. The other computer is not operated by any other user.
Touch and hold , touch Control Panel > Uninstall a program > View installed
updates, find the update that you want to delete, and double-touch OK to uninstall it.
Touch and hold , touch Control Panel > Uninstall a program > View installed
updates, find the update that you want to delete, and double-touch OK to uninstall it.
3.2.64 How do I hide or display the task bar search box (Cortana)?
Touch and hold or right-click a blank area on the task bar, and touch Cortana > Hidden to
hide the search box. Touch Cortana > Show search box to display the search box.
3.2.65 How can I set the priority of startup items in the BIOS
when installing a system?
When your MateBook is powered off, press and hold the power and volume up buttons
simultaneously to enter the BIOS menu.
Touch Boot Order to enter the settings for startup items, and then select the desired startup
items.
Once you have successfully switched to your Microsoft account, you need to use your
Microsoft account name and password to log in to your MateBook, but the apps and files will
not be affected.
2. Select the Windows icon on the home screen, and touch Settings > Accounts >
Family & other users. To add a child or another family member, under Your family,
select Add a family member.
3. Set up the account by following the instructions on screen.
Note: you must first register a Microsoft account to use to log in.
Touch > Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options > I forgot my PIN and set a new
PIN as prompted.
If you have forgotten the other passwords, you cannot access the system.
In this case, take the MateBook with your receipt and warranty card to an authorized
Huawei service center for assistance (the system may need to be reinstalled).
4 Application management
Touch > Settings > Time & language, select Date & Time, then turn on the
switch below Set time automatically.
Touch > Settings > Accounts, delete the Microsoft account for logging in to
the Xbox app, then log in again using the Microsoft account you just deleted from the
Xbox app.
Open the Edge browser, touch the icon in the upper right corner of the home
screen, then touch Add to add the website to Favorites.
IE browser:
Open the IE browser, touch the icon in the upper right corner of the home screen,
then touch Add to add the website to Favorites.
1. Select the Windows icon on the home screen, and touch Settings > system >
Offline maps.
2. On the offline map, touch + to download the maps.
3. Select the map you want to download following the instructions on the screen.
2. You may also check compatibility information on the Windows 10 compatibility website
or find a version compatible with Windows 10 on the website of the third-party
software/hardware developer.
Touch and hold , touch Control Panel > Uninstall a Program, and select the
application or driver that you want to uninstall. Right-click Uninstall to uninstall the
application or driver.
2. In the search box, type in the IP address of the wireless router (for example,
192.168.1.1). You may look for the default IP address of the router in the router file or
online.
3. Type in the user name and password, then open the router configuration page.
4. On the configuration page, look for the wireless or wireless settings option.
5. Look for security or wireless encryption settings. A security key should be listed on
the side (or network key, pass phrase, or password).
Router configuration pages vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. If you cannot locate the wireless
security key, please contact the router manufacturer.
− You may also purchase a MateBook MateDock from Vmall. MateDock offers USB
cable sockets (see illustration below). Insert the USB cable of the device into the
socket.
Touch and hold , then select Device Manager to check device connections.
− If not, there is a problem with the network you are connected to. Please contact your
Internet service provider.
− If an IP address is available, select Run, type in cmd, then try to ping the intranet
gateway and internet address. If an intranet Ping is not accessible, it is a problem
with the MateBook. Please contact Huawei customer service. If the internet Ping is
not accessible, then there is a problem with the current Internet connection. Please
contact your Internet service provider.
Touch Send files, and select the recipient device and the files to be sent, following the
instructions on the screen. Confirm receipt on the recipient device to send files.
Touch Receive files, and select the files to be sent on the sending device and send the
files to the MateBook. The MateBook will receive files automatically.
Go to Settings > Devices > Bluetooth and check whether the mouse is paired with the
MateBook (refer to the mouse user guide for the pairing method).
If the mouse is paired with the MateBook but still fails to be connected to the MateBook,
perform the following steps:
1. Restart the mouse.
2. Re-enable Bluetooth.
3. Remove the charger and restart the MateBook, or power off the MateBook and power it
on again.
4. Delete the paired mouse and pair again.
You hear no sound from the Bluetooth headset or speaker.
Go to Settings > Devices > Bluetooth and check whether the headset or speaker is
paired with the MateBook (refer to the headset or speaker user guide for the pairing
method).
If the headset or speaker is paired with the MateBook but still fails to be connected to the
MateBook, perform the following steps:
1. Restart the headset or speaker.
2. Re-enable Bluetooth.
3. Remove the charger and restart the MateBook, or power off the MateBook and power it
on again.
4. Delete the paired headset or speaker and pair again.
The MateBook cannot find any Bluetooth devices.
Remove the charger or turn off Wi-Fi, restart the MateBook or power off the MateBook
and power it on again.
6 Security
1. Touch and hold , and select Control Panel > System and Security.
2. In Windows Firewall options, touch Check Firewall statues.
3. Touch Restore defaults on the left. Follow the instructions on the screen.
protection, please touch > Settings > Update & security > Windows Defender, then
turn off the switch below Real-time protection.
Windows Firewall filters information entering the computer from the Internet to prevent
potentially hazardous programs from attacking the computer. To turn it off, please type
Windows firewall into the taskbar search box. Select Windows firewall > Turn Windows
Firewall on or off, then turn off Windows Firewall.
Internet using a mobile phone hotspot, system updates may cause extensive data usage and
generate higher costs, which will be charged by your network provider.
It is recommended that you turn off automatic system updates when using phone hotspots.
Alternatively, you may complete the updates using a Wi-Fi connection before browsing the
Internet using a phone hotspot.
7.12 Why does music playback stop after the screen turns
off?
After the screen turns off, the MateBook enters Modern Standby mode. In this mode, to
reduce power consumption and extend battery life, Windows 10 only supports music playback
from music player UWP apps downloaded from the Windows Store. Music playback from
other music players, as well as other applications, will be stopped.
1. Touch in the lower left corner of the screen, then select All apps > Mail.
2. On the email screen, touch > Manager Accounts > Add account. Complete
the settings following the instructions on the screen.
2. Touch and hold , touch Run, type in %localappdata%, then touch OK. In the
folder that opens, locate and delete Iconcache.db, restart your MateBook, and try again.
3. Please restore the factory settings if all the above fail.
9.6 Why has the color of the system hard disk turned to
red?
If the hard disk turns red, this indicates that the storage space is full is or nearly full and some
data needs to be deleted.
1. Touch and hold or right-click , and then select Control Panel > System and
Security.
2. In the Backup and Restore options, touch Restore files from backup.
Note: This function only available after you create a restore drive.
screen. It takes quite a long time to reset your MateBook. Please connect it to a power source
to guarantee the power supply.
5. Now Protection for the C drive is activated. Touch Create… to instantly create a restore
point for the C drive under system protection.
6. Type in the name of restore point created in the System Protection window, then touch
Create.
7. After touching Create, the system will start to create the restore point.
8. Once the restore point is created, the system will alert you that The restore point was
created successfully, then touch Close to exit.
You can also use Disk cleanup to free up some disk space. It is recommended that you
delete the temporary update files, temporary Internet files, and other unnecessary files to
save disk storage space.
11 Accessories
3. Once fully charged, align the laser button with the other two buttons on the MatePen, and
install the upper half of the MatePen vertically.
11.24 Why does pressing and holding the two buttons near
the pen tip does not trigger the green light on the MatePen
and I am unable to enter pairing mode?
It is possible that your MatePen has been paired with other devices within the Bluetooth
range. One MatePen can only be paired with one MateBook. To pair it with other devices,
please delete the MatePen Bluetooth information from the original device.
11.28 Why does the MatePen not work after it has been
removed from the screen for a while, or why is there no
projection when it is placed next to the screen?
The MatePen has a built-in power management strategy and will automatically enter power-
saving mode if it is not used for about 5 minutes. This is to guarantee the battery service time
of the MatePen. To re-activate the MatePen, simply press the button or touch the screen with
the pen.
adaptor and converting cable if you want to connect to a 2.4 GHz wireless mouse and
keyboard.
11.56 How many backup pen tips does the MatePen come
with?
The MatePen comes with one backup pen tip and you can find it in the gift box.
USB-C to micro-USB cable: This cable can be used to connect the MateBook to a phone with
a micro-USB port or to charge the MatePen.
Micro-USB to USB-A converter: This converter is used with the USB-C to micro-USB cable
to connect the MateBook to a USB flash drive or other USB device.
11.59 Why are the caps lock light and backlight white?
Users prefer white lights according to our market research. White lights are used by most
manufacturers on the market.
The figure is for your reference only and the actual label may vary.
The figure is for your reference only and the actual label may vary.
The figure is for your reference only and the actual label may vary.
You can find the label of production batch number on the accessory.
The following figure shows the production batch number of the portfolio keyboard.
The figure is for your reference only and the actual label may vary.
The following figure shows the production batch number of the MatePen.
The figure is for your reference only and the actual label may vary.
The following figure shows the production batch number of the MateDock.
The figure is for your reference only and the actual label may vary.
12 Other
If your MateBook has been exposed to liquid such as coffee, cola, milk, or sea water that is
corrosive to metal, please have it repaired at an authorized Huawei service center as soon as
possible.
worst case scenario where the keyboard is still connected to the MateBook for a long time
after liquid is spilled on it, the internal circuits of the keyboard may be damaged. However,
thanks to the overcurrent protection technology, the MateBook will not be damaged.
Once the backup is complete, please reset your MateBook. Touch in the lower left
corner of the screen. Touch Settings > Update & security > Recovery. Under Reset this PC,
touch Get started, and select Remove everything > All drives > Remove files and clean
the drive.
2. Avoid using the MateBook while it is charging. Using it while charging will result in
heat generated from both operating the device and charging. This amount of heat is
larger than that of the heat generated by only charging.
3. Close unnecessary applications or use a third-party application to close background
programs. Background programs, such as an online video application that takes up a lot
of CPU usage and network recourses, can result in extra power consumption, causing the
MateBook to heat up while charging. You can use a third-party tool to set such
applications to not automatically start when the MateBook starts up. When you are not
using the applications, right-click their icons on the task bar to exit them.
Reply to other overheating scenarios
The MateBook has passed strict tests to ensure that its temperature meets the relevant safety
standards, including the Chinese national standard (GB 4943.1) and the EU standard (EN
60950-1). There are multiple temperature sensors embedded in the MateBook to detect its
temperature and guarantee that its temperature is always within the safety range.
In summer, the MateBook may heat up more because the ambient temperature is already very
high. Therefore, it is recommended that you use it in a cool and well-ventilated place. The
amount of heat generated by the MateBook may vary by different scenarios. For details about
the scenarios and solutions, see the following description.
Overheating during standby
If the MateBook heats up during standby, this may be because some background applications
are consuming battery power. Close unnecessary applications, use a third-party application to
close background programs, or restart the MateBook.
Overheating while charging
The MateBook charging module can generate a large amount of heat, causing the MateBook
to heat up. This is normal. The MateBook has undergone stringent tests to guarantee that its
charging temperature meets the relevant safety standards, which is lower than that of its most
competitors.
It is recommended that you:
1. Place the MateBook in a well-ventilated place, such as on a desktop, while it is charging.
Avoid placing it in a couch or bed sheet. This can reduce the heat generated and improve
the charging speed.
2. Avoid using the MateBook while it is charging. Using it while charging will result in
heat generated from both operating the device and charging. This amount of heat is
larger than that of the heat generated by only charging.
3. Close unnecessary applications or use a third-party application to close background
programs. Background programs can result in extra power consumption, causing the
MateBook to heat up while charging.
Overheating when you are playing games
Playing games is a typical power-intensive scenario. The MateBook is a 2-in-1 product that
integrates a tablet and a laptop computer. Its Intel chipset has high performance with power
consumption greater than Android products, so it is normal that it heats up. The heat is even
more obvious on the metal rear cover.
It is recommended that you:
1. Do not play games when the MateBook is charging.
2. Close other applications if you are about to play a game for a long time.
3. Do not touch the upper part of the metal rear cover too often.
Overheating while updating
The power consumption is high when the MateBook is updating, and excess heat will happen
if the update lasts for a long time, which is normal. The MateBook has undergone stringent
tests to guarantee that its temperature during updates meets the relevant safety standards. The
MateBook will cool down once the update is complete, and it does not affect normal use.
Overheating when you are surfing the Internet
The MateBook does not heat up when you are browsing web pages. However, it will heat up
when you are listening to music while downloading files in the background, or when there is
abnormal power consumption in the background.
It is recommended that you:
1. Close unnecessary application and avoid using them while charging.
2. Do not touch the upper part of the metal rear cover too often.
Overheating when you are watching videos
The heat generated when you are watching videos is related to the video player you are using.
A software decoding player heats up more than a hardware decoding player. The MateBook
heats up more when you are watching a video while downloading it than when you are
watching a local video. These are all normal.
It is recommended that you:
1. Use the pre-installed Windows player or a third-party hardware decoding player to play
videos.
2. Avoid watching online videos while charging the MateBook.
3. Do not touch the upper part of the metal rear cover too often.
Overheating when you are in a video chat
Video chats are a combined scenario with high power consumption. It is normal for the
MateBook to heat up when you have been in a video chat for a long time. This does not
indicate any MateBook failures.
It is recommended that you:
1. Avoid video chats while charging the MateBook.
2. Do not touch the upper part of the metal rear cover too often.
Overheating of the charger
There is an energy loss while the charger is converting the voltage and current, and energy
dissipation causes the charger to heat up. Generally, the amount of heat increases with the
charging current, which is normal. The charger that comes with the MateBook has passed
strict tests and meets the relevant safety standards.
Overheating in other scenarios
If the MateBook heats up just occasionally, this may be because some background
applications are consuming battery power. It is recommended that you close unnecessary
applications, use a third-party application to close background programs, or restart the
MateBook.
If the MateBook heats up when you are using a certain application, this is because this
application is very power-intensive.
12.9 What are the differences among the m3, m5, and m7?
The highest dominant frequency of the m3 is 2.2 GHz, that of the m5 is 2.7 GHz, and that of
the m7 is 3.1 GHz.
Update Windows to the latest version. Enter Windows update settings in the search box
on the task bar, and select Windows update. On the Windows update screen, select
Check for updates.
Remove new hardware.
A blue screen may occur when new hardware is installed. If you have installed new
hardware to your MateBook, power off your MateBook, remove the new hardware, and
then restart your MateBook.