Huawei P9 Plus User manual

User Guide

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Contents
Exciting New Features
Wide aperture photo 1
Black and white photos 2
Scrolling screenshots 2
Pro camera mode 4
Screen recorder 5
Pressure sensing 6
Unboxing your Phone
Getting to know your phone 9
Inserting a SIM card and microSD card 9
Charging your phone 10
Turning your phone on and off 11
Transferring Data
Using the Backup application to transfer data 12
Transferring data between your phone and a computer 14
Copying contacts from an old phone to a new phone 14
First Use and Initial Setup
Initial setup 15
Dual SIM settings 15
Connecting to the Internet 16
Configuring your fingerprint ID 18
Installing Applications
Sharing applications using a microSD card 19
Uninstalling an application 19
Getting Started
Locking and unlocking the screen 20
Touchscreen gestures 22
Status and notification icons 23
Home screen 24
Taking a screenshot 28
Notifications 30
Using fingerprint recognition 33
Accessing applications 35
Personalizing your phone 38
Entering text 40

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Tips and Tricks
High volume mode 43
Searching for settings 43
Quickly returning a call 43
Using your knuckle 43
Adding contact details quickly 45
Sharing your QR card 45
Calling contacts when the screen is off 46
Pocket mode 46
Taking snapshots when the screen is off 47
Perfect selfie 47
Using time-lapse mode to fast forward the action 48
Taking photos while recording video 48
Answering or rejecting a call using voice commands 49
Using voice wakeup 49
Finding applications quickly 49
Connecting to the Wi-Fi network with the strongest signal 50
Using your phone while wearing gloves 51
Adjusting the system volume rapidly 51
Using the floating dock 51
Aligning home screen applications automatically 52
Touch-disable mode 52
Calls and Contacts
Making calls 54
Answering or rejecting a call 57
Functions available during a call 58
Answering a third-party call 59
Making a conference call 59
Viewing the call log 60
Turning on pocket mode 60
Call settings 61
Creating a contact 62
Adding contact details quickly 63
Importing or exporting contacts 63
Managing contacts 65
Finding a contact 66
Viewing contacts from different accounts 67
Adding a contact to your favorites 67
Contact groups 67

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Messaging and Email
Sending a message 70
Replying to a message 71
Searching for messages 71
Deleting threads 71
Managing messages 71
Blocking spam messages 72
Managing common phrases 72
Adding a message signature 72
Adding an email account 73
Sending an email 74
Checking your emails 75
Managing VIP contacts 75
Account settings 75
Camera and Gallery
Accessing the viewfinder 77
Taking a photo 77
Shooting modes 78
Beauty mode 79
Perfect Selfie mode 79
Ultra Snapshot 81
Burst shooting 82
Voice activated shooting 82
Launching the camera from Gallery 83
Object tracking 83
Audio notes 84
HDR mode 84
Super Night mode 85
Pro camera mode 85
Light Painting mode 88
Panoramic shots 91
Adding watermarks to photos 93
Shooting a video 93
Time-lapse mode 94
Slow motion recording 95
Document correction 95
Camera and video settings 96
Viewing photos and videos 98
Adding photos or videos to a new album 99
Moving photos or videos to other albums 100
Deleting images or videos 100

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Sharing images or videos 100
Managing albums 100
Adding notes to an image 100
Editing an image 101
Using Camera or Gallery to scan a QR code 102
Music and Video
Adding songs to your phone 103
Searching for local music 103
Listening to music 103
Controlling playback using a smart headset 104
Creating a playlist 105
Playing a playlist 106
Setting a song as the ringtone 106
Playing a video 106
Accessing the Internet
Connecting to the Internet using mobile data 107
Connecting to the Internet using Wi-Fi 107
Sharing your mobile Internet with other devices 109
Transferring data using Bluetooth 111
Transferring data using Wi-Fi Direct 112
Transferring data between your phone and a USB storage device 113
Streaming multimedia content to your TV 115
NFC and payment 115
Backup and Restore
Using the Backup application to back up and restore data 117
Restoring factory settings 118
Updating your phone 118
OTA updates 119
File Management
Viewing files 120
Sharing files 120
Creating folders 121
Renaming files 121
Copying, moving, or deleting files 121
Creating or extracting archives 121
Excluding small images 122
Storing private files in a safe 122
Using your phone to view files shared by a computer 123

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Power Management
Viewing battery usage statistics 124
Reducing power consumption 124
Enabling the Ultra power plan 125
Closing background applications when the screen is locked 125
Preventing background applications from accessing the Internet 125
Configuring display and sound settings 126
Phone Manager
Optimizing your system 127
Managing data usage 127
Harassment filter 127
Battery management 128
Tools
Calendar 129
Clock 130
Weather 133
Notepad 134
Calculator 135
Sound recorder 135
Mirror 136
Opening two apps on one screen 137
Smart remote control 138
Settings
Enabling location access 140
Increasing indoor positioning accuracy 141
Configuring the display settings 141
Sound settings 142
Changing the screen unlock method 142
Gestures and navigation settings 143
Airplane mode 145
Using the floating dock 146
Setting your SIM card PIN 146
Setting up an account 147
Setting the date and time 148
Changing the system language 148
Viewing your phone's specifications 148
Viewing the available storage space 148
Encrypting a microSD card 149
Formatting the microSD card 149

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Accessibility Features
About your phone's accessibility features 150
TalkBack 150
Magnification gestures 152
Using the power button to end a call 153
Adjusting the screen response time 154
Color correction 154
Appendix
Obtaining help 155
Personal Information and Data Security 155
List of safety features 156
Legal Notice 157

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Exciting New Features
Wide aperture photo
Use wide aperture mode for close-up shots of objects and people. You can adjust the focal point
after taking a photo to blur the background and make the subject stand out.
Ensure that the subject is no more than 2 meters from the camera for optimum results.
1 Open Camera . Touch at the top of the screen to enable wide aperture mode. Touch the
icon again to exit wide aperture mode. If the icon is not displayed, select Photo mode.
2 Touch the viewfinder to focus on a particular area. Swipe up or down on the slider next to the
icon to preview the blurred background. Touch to take a photo.
3 Touch the thumbnail and then touch to edit the photo.
indicates photos that were taken in wide aperture mode.
• Change the focal point : Touch the area of the photo that you want to be in focus to set it
as the focal point.
• Configure the background blur : Touch the screen and then swipe up or down on the slider
next to the aperture icon ( ).
• Add wide aperture : Touch , and then select a filter.
4 Touch to save the photo.

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Black and white photos
The camera comes with a separate lens designed specifically for black and white shots.
Open Camera . Swipe right on the screen, and then select Monochrome . Touch to take
a photo.
Scrolling screenshots
Scrolling screenshots enables you to take screenshots longer than one screen. For example, you
can capture long messaging threads in one screenshot.
• To take a scrolling screenshot, knock the screen twice using your knuckle, and then touch
Scrollshot in the bottom right of the screen. The screen will scroll down automatically.

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• Alternatively, draw an "S" on the screen using your knuckle.
Touch the screen with your finger at any time to stop scrolling and take a screenshot of the
previous content.

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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 and swipe up on the slider to enable Pro mode.
2 Configure the camera settings, such as exposure and shutter speed. You can also add grid or
spiral overlays and output images in raw format.
• Add overlay : Swipe left on the screen and touch Assistive 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.
• Output images in raw format : Swipe left on the screen and turn on the RAW format
switch to save images in DNG format for more convenient post-processing.
• 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.

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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.
Starting the recording
Start recording the screen using one of the following methods:
• Knock the screen twice using two knuckles and select the desired recording mode.

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• 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
Stop recording the screen using one of the following methods:
• 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.
Pressure sensing
The pressure sensing feature allows you to complete certain actions by applying different levels
of pressure to the screen.
Not all phones support the pressure sensing feature.

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Touching the edge of the screen to launch an application
Quickly launch frequently-used applications by touching the edge of the screen on any interface.
Open Settings and then touch Smart assistance > Pressure sensing > Screen edge
actions . You can:
• Hide the navigation bar : Turn on the Replace navigation bar switch for a more immersive
experience. Apply pressure to the corresponding area on the bottom of the screen to use the
navigation bar keys.
• Touch the top edges of the screen to launch an application : Turn on the Press left corner
edge or Press right corner edge switches and select a frequently-used application. Once you
have configured the settings, apply pressure to the top-right or top-left edge of the screen to
open the corresponding application.
Using pressure sensing to zoom in on images
Use pressure sensing to zoom in on full screen images and image thumbnails.
• Zoom in on full screen image : Apply pressure to the screen to zoom in and view the image in
more detail. The more pressure you apply to the screen, the greater the zoom. Apply pressure to
the screen and move your finger across the image to launch the magnifying glass and view
different areas of the image in more detail.
• Zoom in on image thumbnail : Open Gallery and go to the monthly view in the Photos tab.
Apply pressure to an image thumbnail to zoom in.

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• Switch between week and month views : Go to the Photos tab in Gallery . Spread two
fingers apart to switch from month view to week view. Pinch two fingers together to switch
back to month view.
Touching an application icon to launch frequently-used menus
Apply pressure to an application icon to go directly to the application's menu.
Not all application icons support the Shortcut actions feature,
On the home screen, apply pressure to the Messaging, Dialer, Camera, or Contacts icons to
display the shortcut menu list. Keep applying pressure to open the starred menu ( ).
Change the starred menu ( ) : On the home screen, apply pressure to an icon to display
the shortcut menu list. Touch next to the frequently-used menu. will be displayed next
to all menus; select to star a menu.
To disable this feature, open Settings , touch Smart assistance > Pressure sensing > Icon
shortcut actions , and then turn off the Home screen icons switch.
Adjusting the pressure sensitivity
Adjust the pressure sensitivity to suit your individual needs.
Open Settings and touch Smart assistance > Pressure sensing > Pressure sensitivity .
Select the desired pressure sensitivity under Pressure sensitivity .

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Unboxing your Phone
Getting to know your phone
Do not cover the light sensor, as this will affect some of the phone's functions. Ensure that
you use a screen protector that has a purpose-built hole for the light sensor.
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.
Power button
Volume button
Fingerprint
scanner
Earpiece
Front camera
Dual-tone flash
Dual-lens
camera
Laser sensor
Status indicator
Light sensor
Noise reduction
microphone
USB-C port
Microphone
Speaker
Headset jack
Infrared
sensor

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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 maximize 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 authorized Huawei
service center 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.
• 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.
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• 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.
Date 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, and then touch Start restoration .