HONOR Magicbook Pro frequently asked questions answered

HONOR Magicbook Pro frequently asked questions answered

HONOR Magicbook pro is launched at the IFA on 4th September 2020. Frequently asked questions around a laptop is answered in this article.

Before the questions and answers, let’s introduce the HONOR Magicbook pro first. The HONOR Magicbook pro is a brand new laptop from HONOR Huawei after two former generations, HONOR Magicbook 14 and HONOR Magicbook 15.

In terms of hardware, the HONOR Magicbook Pro features an AMD Ryzen 4600H processor and Radeon graphic card. Two variants, 8GB+128GB and 16GB+512 GB (SSD) - are available for this model. The HONOR Magicbook Pro is one of the most lightweight laptops, with a 16.1-inch display and the display screen ratio as high as 90%. What's more, it weighs only 1.7KG. This laptop is designed mainly for working and study use. Transferring files from the phone to it is made easier than ever with Magic-link technology.

Now let's take a look at the frequently asked questions.

Question: What are the colors available for HONOR Magicbook pro?

Answer: This model of Honor laptop Product has two options of color, Silver & Gray.

An image of Honor Magicbook Pro in gray color

An image of Honor Magicbook Pro in silver color

Question: Could I charge my phone with the charger of HONOR Magicbook pro?

Answer: Yes, it is possible, if your mobile phone supports the type C adapter. So if you travel with this laptop, no need to bring an extra charger for your phone and tablet.

Question: What are the languages supported on HONOR Magicbook Pro?

Answer: The Honor Magicbook Pro’s system supports multi-language. So, you have a lot of options to choose your favorite language, like English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, etc.

Question: What's the dimension of HONOR Magcibook pro?

Answer: The dimension of Honor Magicbook Pro is 369mm X 234mm X16.9mm, and the package dimension is 475 mm × 72 mm × 283 mm.

Question: What's the CPU and GPU of HONOR Magicbook pro?

Answer: Honor Magicbook Pro is equipped with 4 Core AMD Ryzen 5 4600H CPU, and 1200MHz Radeon Vega 8 Graphics.

Question: What's in the box?

Answer: As for answering the question “what is inside the box”, it depends on the set that you bought. And basically, Honor Magicbook Pro x1 and Charger & Type C Cable x1 must be included. Some of the sets may include the laptop bag, wireless mouse, earphone, etc.

Question: What's the price of HONOR Magicbook pro and where could I buy it?

Answer: This new laptop product is predicted selling at €849.99 on the Honor official store.

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Question: Is the intel chipset variant available in the UK?

Answer: Only AMZ Ryzen 5 4600H chipset variant is available in the UK.

Question: Does HONOR Magicbook Pro have a headphone jack?

Answer: Yes, it has a 3.5mm headphone jack on the right side.

Question: Does HONOR Magicbook Pro come with HDMI?

Answer: Yes, of course, the Honor magic book comes with HDMI 2.0.

Question: How to take a screenshot of the HONOR Magicbook pro?

Answer: Honor Magcibook pro supports PC Manager. So you can take a screenshot via PC Manager like the following:

An image of  screenshot incon on PC manager

Question: How many hours does the HONOR Magicbook Pro battery last?

Answer: As for answering this question, let us take a look at its battery feature first. The Magic Book Pro is equipped with a lithium polymer battery, and its battery capacity is 56Wh. So, the standby time for the local video playing will be around 8.5h in conditions: 50% brightness, 50% maximum volume, and Local Video Player ** (The battery life is tested by Huawei Laboratory).

Question: How to stop HONOR Magicbook pro from overheating?

Answer: The overheating problem would be the greatest threat to every laptop. To solve this headache problem, the Honor Magicbook Pro is equipped with double cooling fans. Also, here are several ways to cool off an overheating laptop:

1. Shut Down the Computer. More often than not, overheating laptops are the result of running too many programs at the same time.

2. Clean Out the Vents.

3. Use a Laptop Cooling Pad.

4. Only Place it on a Hard, Flat Surface.

5. Add More RAM.

An image of dual fans

Question: Could I use PC Manager on HONOR Magicbook pro?

Answer: Yes, of course, the PC Manager is available on Honor Magicbook Pro.

Question: How to factory reset HONOR Magicbook pro?

Answer: As for factory resetting, you can follow the schedules below:

Click “Window”→“Set-Up”→ “Update & Safe”→ “Reset”

Question: How to update HONOR Magicbook pro?

Answer: The Windows system will push Update news, and you also could update by yourself in “Update & Safe”.

Question: How to download an app on HONOR Magicbook Pro?

Answer: You can search on the internet for the app that you want to download.

Question: How to uninstall/delete apps on HONOR Magicbook pro?

Answer: The way to uninstall or delete apps on the Honor Magicbook Pro is the same as what we operate on over the device. Firstly, we should turn off the app that we want to uninstall and then choose the uninstall icon to uninstall it. (You can find it at the “Start Menu”)

Question: How to transfer photos from the phone to HONOR Magicbook Pro?

Answer: Normally, The steps of photo transferring are just two steps as follows:

1. Connect Your Phone and Laptop with a Tap.

2. Share Pictures and Videos with One Tap.

Using Honor Magic Link 2.0 to transfer the Files with the high-speed (30MB/S)

Question: How to connect Bluetooth wireless mouse to HONOR Magicbook pro?

Answer: Open the Bluetooth & Wireless Mouse → Select the name of wireless mouse → connecting.

Question: How to connect the HONOR Magicbook Pro to TV?

Answer: Honor Magicbook Pro is equipped with a windows 10 operating system which supports wireless multiple displays connecting. And the schedules are very simple as the following:

Start → System → Display → Multiple Displays → Connect to Wireless Display → Select the Displays Around you → Connect

A video of connecting to TV for Windows 10

Question: How to connect to wifi on HONOR Magicbook pro?

Answer: Speaking of Wifi connecting ways, it is the same as other Laptops’ Wifi connecting.

Click “wifi icon” (at the lower right corner).

Question: How to connect the laptop to my smartphone via a cable and how to get internet on my laptop?

Answer: Connect the laptop to your smartphone with the default charging cable (Type C). If your smart phone does not support Type C cable, you need an andjuster to connect.

The scheduals to get internet:

Open Setting On Smart phone → Mobile net work → Choose Personal Hotspot → Set a Passwords and Device name → Open Your Laptop →  Connect your Smart phone Hotspot Via Wifi.  

Question: How to connect a phone to HONOR Magicbook Pro?

Answer: You can connect your phone to Magicbook Pro easily via type C Cable. If your phone does not support type C, you need to find an adjuster.

Question: How to adjust screen brightness on Honor magicbook pro?

Answer: Firstly, you need to press "Fn" button. And then, you can press the buttons (F1 &F2) in the upper left corner to adjust the screen brightness brighter by pressing "F2" button  or darker by pressing "F1" button.

An image of "Fn", "F1", and "F2" buttons on Honor Magicbook Pro Fullsize keyboard

Question: How to clean the HONOR Magicbook screen and keyboard?

Answer: Actually, there are no specific methods to clean a laptop screen or keyboard. So, I only share my suggestions as to the following:

1. Screen Cleaning: Gently wipe the moistened cloth across your laptop’s lid, base, keyboard, and screen. We recommend gently wiping the display in one direction while cleaning from the top of the bezel to the bottom.

Once your laptop is fully air-dried, you can buff out any remaining streaks using a dry microfiber cloth.

2. Keyboard Cleaning: Gently wipe the laptop's keyboard, touchpad, and keys using a damp cleaning cloth.

When you're done, use a compressed air can or rubber dust blower to remove crumbs, dust, and debris from the crevices around each key. While you're at it, consider cleaning dust from the laptop's vents.

Before powering on your laptop for use, make sure it’s fully air-dried. Once everything is dry and sparkling clean, feel free to use your bacteria-free notebook.

Question: How to activate the webcam of HONOR Magicbook Pro?

Answer: One of the features that Honor Magic Book Pro equipped with, is the webcam hidden inside the keyboard to save your privacy. If you want to take it out, just press the button in the middle of the Keyboard first row, like the image below.

An image of Honor Magicbook Pro webcam

Question: Could I charge an HONOR Magicbook pro with a power bank?

Answer: Yes, you can charge your Honor Magicbook Pro with a power bank on your trip.

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