Huawei P9 LITE User manual

User Guide

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Contents
Exciting New Features
Pro camera mode 1
Screen recorder 1
Unboxing your Phone
Inserting a SIM card and microSD card 3
Charging your phone 3
Turning your phone on and off 4
Transferring Data
Using the Backup application to transfer data 5
Transferring data between your phone and a computer 7
Copying contacts from an old phone to a new phone 7
First Use and Initial Setup
Initial setup 8
Dual SIM settings 8
Connecting to the Internet 10
Configuring your fingerprint ID 11
Installing Applications
Sharing applications using a microSD card 12
Uninstalling an application 12
Getting Started
Locking and unlocking the screen 13
Touchscreen gestures 14
Status and notification icons 16
Home screen 17
Taking a screenshot 22
Notifications 23
Using fingerprint recognition 26
Accessing applications 28
Personalising your phone 31
Entering text 34
Tips and Tricks
High volume mode 35
Searching for settings 35
Quickly returning a call 35
Sharing your QR card 36
Calling contacts when the screen is off 36

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Pocket mode 36
Taking snapshots when the screen is off 37
Perfect selfie 37
Using time-lapse mode to fast forward the action 38
Taking photos while recording video 38
Finding applications quickly 39
Connecting to the Wi-Fi network with the strongest signal 40
Using your phone while wearing gloves 40
Adjusting the system volume rapidly 41
Using the floating dock 41
Aligning home screen applications automatically 42
Touch-disable mode 42
Calls and Contacts
Making calls 43
Answering or rejecting a call 45
Functions available during a call 46
Answering a third-party call 47
Making a conference call 47
Viewing the call log 48
Turning on pocket mode 48
Call settings 49
Creating a contact 50
Importing or exporting contacts 51
Managing contacts 53
Finding a contact 54
Viewing contacts from different accounts 54
Adding a contact to your favourites 54
Contact groups 55
Messaging and Email
Sending a message 57
Replying to a message 57
Searching for messages 58
Deleting threads 58
Managing messages 58
Blocking spam messages 59
Managing common phrases 59
Adding a message signature 59
Adding an email account 60
Sending an email 61
Checking your emails 62
Managing VIP contacts 62

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Account settings 62
Camera and Gallery
Accessing the viewfinder 64
Taking a photo 64
Shooting modes 65
Beauty mode 65
Perfect Selfie mode 66
Ultra Snapshot 67
Burst shooting 68
Voice activated shooting 68
Launching the camera from Gallery 69
Object tracking 69
Audio notes 70
HDR mode 70
Pro camera mode 71
Light Painting mode 73
Panoramic shots 76
Adding watermarks to photos 77
Shooting a video 78
Time-lapse mode 79
Slow motion recording 79
Document correction 80
Camera and video settings 80
Viewing photos and videos 82
Adding photos or videos to a new album 84
Moving photos or videos to other albums 84
Deleting images or videos 84
Sharing images or videos 84
Managing albums 84
Adding notes to an image 85
Editing an image 85
Using Camera or Gallery to scan a QR code 86
Music and Video
Adding songs to your phone 87
Searching for local music 87
Listening to music 87
Controlling playback using a smart headset 88
Creating a playlist 89
Playing a playlist 89
Setting a song as the ringtone 90
Playing a video 90

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Accessing the Internet
Connecting to the Internet using mobile data 91
Connecting to the Internet using Wi-Fi 91
Sharing your mobile Internet with other devices 92
Transferring data using Bluetooth 95
Transferring data using Wi-Fi Direct 96
Streaming multimedia content to your TV 97
NFC and payment 97
Backup and Restore
Using the Backup application to back up and restore data 99
Restoring factory settings 100
Updating your phone 100
OTA updates 101
File Management
Viewing files 102
Sharing files 102
Creating folders 103
Renaming files 103
Copying, moving or deleting files 103
Creating or extracting archives 103
Excluding small images 104
Storing private files in a safe 104
Power Management
Viewing battery usage statistics 105
Reducing power consumption 105
Enabling the Ultra power plan 105
Closing background applications when the screen is locked 106
Preventing background applications from accessing the Internet 106
Configuring display and sound settings 106
Phone Manager
Optimising your system 108
Managing data usage 108
Harassment filter 108
Battery management 109
Tools
Calendar 110
Clock 111
Weather 114
Notepad 115

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Calculator 116
Sound recorder 116
Mirror 117
Settings
Enabling location access 119
Increasing indoor positioning accuracy 119
Configuring the display settings 120
Sound settings 121
Changing the screen unlock method 121
Gestures and navigation settings 122
Aeroplane mode 122
Using the floating dock 123
Setting your SIM card PIN 124
Setting up an account 125
Setting the date and time 125
Changing the system language 126
Viewing your phone's specifications 126
Viewing the available storage space 126
Formatting the microSD card 126
Accessibility Features
About your phone's accessibility features 127
TalkBack 127
Magnification gestures 129
Using the power button to end a call 130
Adjusting the screen response time 131
Colour correction 131
Appendix
Obtaining help 132
Personal Information and Data Security 132
List of safety features 133
Legal Notice 134

Exciting New Features
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Exciting New Features
Pro camera mode
Pro camera mode lets you fine-tune photos and gives you full control over composition, exposure
and shutter speed.
1 Open Camera , Swipe right on the screen, then select PRO PHOTO CAMERA .
2 Configure the camera settings, such as exposure and shutter speed.
• Add an overlay : Swipe left on the screen and touch Camera grid . You can choose from a
3 x 3 grid or spiral overlay to help you compose your image. For more information, see Adding
an overlay.
• Shutter speed and exposure control : Adjust the parameters at the bottom of the screen
to produce a perfectly-exposed shot. You can set the ISO, shutter speed, white balance,
exposure compensation, focus mode and metering mode.
For more information, see Pro camera mode.
Screen recorder
Use the screen recorder feature to record video game footage or teach friends and family how to
use phone features.
To protect your privacy, unlock your phone before recording your screen.

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Starting the recording
Press the volume up and power buttons simultaneously and select the desired recording mode.
You can choose from HD mode or Mini mode. Mini mode records in a lower resolution, resulting
in smaller file sizes and faster upload speeds.
• Audio will also be recorded, therefore make sure that you are in a quiet environment.
• Recording will stop automatically when you make or receive a call.
• When making a screen recording, you will not be able to use the recording feature in other
applications.
• Longer recordings will take up more space on your phone's internal storage, so ensure there
is enough space before recording.
Stopping the recording
• Knock the screen twice using two knuckles.
• Press the volume up and power buttons simultaneously.
• Touch the screen recording icon in the upper left corner of the status bar.
Open the notification panel and touch to share your screen recording.
By default, screen recordings are stored in Gallery , within the Screen recordings folder.

Unboxing your Phone
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Unboxing your Phone
Inserting a SIM card and microSD card
Your phone's 2-in-1 card slot is located on the upper-left side of the phone. You can insert 2
nano-SIM cards, or 1 nano-SIM card and 1 microSD card.
Tips:
• Your phone only supports nano-SIM cards. Contact your carrier for a new or replacement nano-
SIM card.
• Only use standard nano-SIM cards to avoid damaging the SIM card tray.
• Ensure that the card is in the correct position and keep the card tray level when inserting it into
your phone.
• Be careful not to hurt yourself or damage your phone when using the SIM eject pin.
• Store the SIM eject pin out of the reach of children to prevent accidental swallowing or injury.
1 Press and hold the power button and then select to turn off your phone.
2 To remove the card tray, insert the SIM eject PIN included with your phone into the small hole
next to the card tray.
3 Insert a SIM card or microSD card into the card tray.
4 Insert the card tray back into your phone in the correct orientation.
Charging your phone
Your phone comes with a long-lasting battery and efficient power-saving technology. This section
outlines how to care for your battery in order to maximise its lifespan.
Using your battery
• You can recharge your battery many times, but all batteries have a limited lifespan. If you
notice a significant deterioration in your phone's battery life, contact an authorised Huawei
service centre for a replacement battery. The battery is built into the phone and is not
removable. Do not attempt to remove the battery yourself.
• Your phone may become warm after prolonged use or when exposed to high ambient
temperatures. This is entirely normal. If your phone becomes hot to the touch, stop charging it
and disable unnecessary features. Place your phone in a cool location and allow it to cool down
to room temperature. Avoid prolonged contact with the surface of your phone if it becomes
hot.

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• When charging your phone, only use genuine Huawei batteries, chargers and USB cables. Third-
party accessories are a potential safety hazard and may impair your phone's performance.
Avoid using your phone when it is charging. Do not cover your phone or the power adapter.
• Charging times may vary depending on the ambient temperature and the remaining battery
level.
• A low battery warning will be displayed when the battery level is low.
• Your phone will switch off automatically when the battery is nearly empty.
Visit the official Huawei website and download the user guide for your device for information on
how to care for your battery.
Battery status indicator
The battery status is indicated by your phone's indicator light and the battery icon in the status
bar.
• If the status indicator blinks red and the battery icon changes to , the battery level is below
10%.
• The status indicator and the battery icon indicate the battery status during charging. A red
status indicator and a battery icon indicate that the battery level is below 10%. A yellow
status indicator and a battery icon indicate that the battery level is between 10% and 80%.
A green status indicator and a battery icon indicate that the battery level is between 80%
and 100%. A green status indicator and a battery icon indicate that the battery is fully
charged and you can unplug the charging cable from your phone.
If your phone does not respond when you press the power button, this indicates that the battery
is empty. Charge your battery for at least 10 minutes using a genuine Huawei charger and then
turn on your phone.
Turning your phone on and off
• To turn on your phone, press and hold the power button until your phone vibrates and the
screen turns on.
• To turn off your phone, press and hold the power button and then touch .
If your phone does not respond after holding down the power button for 20 seconds, the
battery may be empty. If so, connect your phone to a charger to charge the battery.

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Transferring Data
Using the Backup application to transfer data
Use the Backup application to transfer data from your old phone to your new phone.
Features may vary depending on your carrier.
Backing up data to a microSD card
You can back up data on your old phone to a microSD card. For more information on inserting or
removing a microSD card, see Inserting a SIM card and microSD card.
Data that can be backed up: contacts, messages, call log, photos, audio, videos, files and
applications.
1 Open Backup .
2 Touch Backup > SD card > Next .
3 Select the data you want to back up. No backup password is required if you back up photos,
audio, videos and documents. To back up other types of data, follow the onscreen instructions
to set a backup password.
4 Touch Back up .
More settings
Restore previously backed up data
Back up new data

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By default, backup data is saved to the HuaweiBackup folder in Files .
Restoring data from a microSD card
1 Insert the microSD card containing the backup files into your new phone. For more information
on inserting microSD cards, see Inserting a SIM card and microSD card.
2 Open Backup .
3 Touch Restore > Restore from SD card > Next .
4 Select the backup you want to restore.
If the backup data is encrypted, enter the encryption password when prompted.
5 Select the data you want to restore, then touch Start restoration .

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Transferring data between your phone and a
computer
Transfer the data on your old phone to your computer, then transfer it to your new phone.
Connect your phone to a computer using a USB cable. Select Photos or Files . Your computer will
automatically install any necessary drivers. Once installed, double-click on the new disk drive to
manage files. The drive name should be your phone's model number.
• Photos : View photos that are stored on your phone.
• Files : Transfer files between your phone and a computer.
• If no connection type is specified, your phone will remain in charging mode.
Copying contacts from an old phone to a new phone
Use any of the following methods to copy contacts from your old phone to your new phone.
SIM card Use the SIM import feature to copy SIM card contacts to your new phone. For
more information, see Importing contacts from a SIM card.
Storage device
If both phones have a microSD slot, export your contacts to a microSD card in
vCard format on the old phone, then copy the contacts to the new phone. For
more information, see Importing contacts from a storage device.
Bluetooth Enable Bluetooth on both your old and new phones, then import your contacts
using Bluetooth. For more information, see Importing contacts using Bluetooth.
Backup
If your old phone supports Backup, you can back up your contacts and then
restore them to your new phone. For more information, see Using the Backup
application to back up and restore data.
Computer Sync contacts on your old phone to a computer, then sync these to a new phone
using a phone management application (such as HiSuite).
Other methods
• Install social networking applications and synchronise your contacts.
• Log in to your Exchange account and synchronise your contacts.

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First Use and Initial Setup
Initial setup
Ensure that the SIM card is inserted correctly before using your phone for the first time. Read the
Quick Start Guide for more information on how to set up your phone.
Press and hold the power button to turn on your phone, then follow the onscreen instructions to
complete the initial setup.
1 Select your language and region, then touch Next .
2 Proceed to the Wi-Fi settings screen. Your phone will automatically list available Wi-Fi
networks. Select the network you want to connect to, then enter the password to access the
Internet.
3 Proceed to the Terms and Conditions screen. Read the content carefully, accept the user
terms and Huawei Privacy Policy, then touch Next .
4 Follow the onscreen instructions to enable Wi-Fi+.
5 Your phone has a fingerprint sensor. Follow the onscreen instructions to add your fingerprint.
You also need to set a PIN or password in order to unlock the screen when your phone fails to
recognise your fingerprint.
6 On the Configuration successful screen, touch Begin to complete the settings. Wait for a
moment and the EMUI interface should launch. You can now start using your phone.
Dual SIM settings
When two SIM cards are inserted, only one SIM card can be set as the 4G/3G/2G SIM. The other
SIM card slot only supports 2G networks. You can also configure the default card for mobile data
and phone calls according to your monthly plan.
This feature is only available on dual SIM phones.
Open Settings and touch Dual card management . You can configure both SIM cards as
desired.

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• If you disable a SIM card, you will be unable to use it to make calls, send messages or access
the Internet.
• Select Dual SIM calling . You can configure whether you want to select a SIM card manually
or use the default SIM card each time you make a call. If you choose to use the default SIM
card, your phone will use that SIM card for all outgoing calls.
Enable or disable a SIM card
Select 4G/3G SIM
Select default SIM for data services
Configure SIM settings for phone calls
Select SIM display mode for phone calls

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Connecting to the Internet
Connect to the Internet using Wi-Fi or mobile data to surf the web, play games and use instant
messaging applications.
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
1 Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel.
2 In the Shortcuts tab, touch and hold to open the Wi-Fi settings screen.
3 Turn on the Wi-Fi switch. Your phone will list available Wi-Fi networks.
4 Select the Wi-Fi network you want to connect to. If the Wi-Fi network is encrypted, enter the
password when prompted.
Using mobile data
Before using mobile data, ensure that you have a data plan with your carrier.
1 Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel.
2 In the Shortcuts tab, touch to enable mobile data.

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Disable mobile data when not required in order to save battery power and reduce data usage.
Configuring your fingerprint ID
Use the fingerprint sensor to unlock the screen, access the Safe and App Lock and authorise
payments in third-party applications.
For added security and to ensure that you can still access your data if your phone fails to
recognise your fingerprint, you will need to set a backup password when configuring fingerprint
unlock.
1 Open Settings and touch Fingerprint ID > Fingerprint management .
2 Select PIN or Password , then follow the onscreen instructions to set a screen lock password.
3 Once you have configured the password, touch New fingerprint to add your fingerprint.
4 Place your fingertip on the fingerprint sensor. Press down lightly on the sensor until your phone
vibrates. Repeat this step using different parts of your fingertip until your phone has
successfully added your fingerprint.
5 Once you have added your fingerprint, touch OK .
On the Fingerprint management screen, turn off the Unlock screen switch to disable
fingerprint unlock.
To delete a fingerprint, select the desired fingerprint on the Fingerprint management
screen, touch
Delete , then follow the onscreen instructions.

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Installing Applications
Sharing applications using a microSD card
Save installation packages to a microSD card to share them with other phones.
Installation packages from third-party sources may contain viruses or malicious software and
should be installed with caution. Only install applications from trusted sources.
1 Insert the microSD card containing the installation package into your phone.
2 Open Files , locate the installation package on the microSD card, then touch to install.
A warning message may be displayed during the installation process. Always read these messages
carefully. If you wish to proceed with the installation, touch Settings and then turn on the
Unknown sources switch to allow your phone to install third-party applications. After you have
finished installing the application, touch Settings > Advanced settings > Security and turn off
the Unknown sources switch to prevent your phone from installing applications downloaded
from unofficial sources.
After installation, the application will be visible on your home screen.
Uninstalling an application
Free up space on your phone and boost performance by removing unused applications.
Some pre-installed system applications cannot be removed.
• On the home screen, touch and hold the application you want to uninstall and drag it to the
icon.
• Touch Settings > Apps , select the application you want to uninstall and then touch Uninstall .

Getting Started
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Getting Started
Locking and unlocking the screen
Locking the screen
• Press the power button to manually lock the screen.
• The screen will lock automatically and enter sleep mode after it has been idle for a certain
period to reduce power consumption and prevent unintended operations.
To change the screen sleep time, open Settings . Touch Display > Sleep and select a
time.
Your phone will continue to receive messages, notifications and incoming calls when the screen
is locked. The status indicator will flash green when you receive new notifications. When you
receive an incoming call, the screen will turn on and display the caller information.
Unlocking the screen
When the screen is off, press the power button to wake the screen. Slide your finger in any
direction to unlock the screen.
Magazine Unlock
Use Magazine Unlock to create your own selection of lock screen images and bring your lock
screen to life.
Swipe up from the bottom of the lock screen to display the Magazine Unlock options.

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Manage Magazine Unlock covers : Touch , then touch . Select the desired images to
add them to the viewing list. To delete covers from the viewing list, touch , then touch and
hold the desired image and select Remove .
Add covers to favourites : Touch to add the current cover to your favourites. Images that
have been added to your favourites will not be deleted from the viewing list after an online
update.
Touchscreen gestures
Use simple touchscreen gestures to perform a variety of tasks, such as open applications, scroll
through lists and zoom images.
Touch : Touch an item once. For example, touch to select
an option or open an application.
Double touch : Touch the target area of the screen twice
in quick succession. For example, double touch an image
in full screen mode to zoom in or out.
View, add or delete images from
your Magazine Unlock covers
App shortcuts
Configure update
method for Magazine
Unlock covers
and subscription type