Huawei P9 Lite User Guide

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Camera and Gallery
Accessing the viewfinder
Open Camera to access the viewfinder.
 For more information on the camera settings, see Camera settings.
Switch flash modes
View images or videosSwipe right on the
screen to change
camera modes
Shoot a video
Take a photoSwitch between
rear and front
cameras
 Swipe left on the
 screen to configure
 the camera settings 

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Taking a photo
Your phone comes with a feature-packed camera that you can use to capture lifes 
unforgettable moments.
1 Open Camera.
2 Frame the scene you want to capture, the camera will focus automatically. Touch any 
part of the viewfinder to focus on the corresponding area. To adjust the focal length, 
pinch two fingers together or spread them apart on the viewfinder.
3 Touch .
Touch the thumbnail to view a photo and share it with friends. For more 
information, see Sharing...

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• Light painting: Capture trails of light by using slow shutter speeds. For more 
information, see 
Light Painting mode.
• Watermark: Add a selection of watermarks to your photos. For more information, see 
Adding watermarks to photos.
• Audio note: Record a few seconds of audio when taking a photo. For more 
information, see 
Audio notes.
• Time-lapse: Make an accelerated video of a slow-changing scene. For more 
information, see 
Time-lapse mode.
• Slow-mo: Record a slow motion...

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Perfect Selfie mode
Use Perfect Selfie mode to automatically apply custom beauty settings to your face when 
you are in a group photo. Adjust the settings for your eyes, pupils, skin tone, and face 
shape to make you stand out from the crowd.
Using Perfect Selfie mode
Perfect Selfie mode automatically detects your face in a group shot and applies custom 
beauty settings to your skin.
1 Open Camera. Swipe right on the screen, and then touch Beauty.
2 (Optional) Swipe left on the...

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Ultra Snapshot
Press the volume down button twice to take a photo, even when the screen is off.
 This feature is not available during music playback. Not all camera modes support 
this feature.
1 Open Camera and then swipe left on the screen to access the camera settings. 
Touch Ultra snapshot > Open camera and take quick snapshot.
2 When the screen is off, point the camera at the desired object, and then press the 
volume down button twice in quick succession to take a photo. The...

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 Due to the rapid capture time, image quality may decrease for night-time or close-
up shots. Choose a location with ample light and shoot from a suitable distance.
Burst shooting
Use burst shooting when you want to take a photo of a moving subject, such as during 
a football match. The camera will capture several images in quick succession so that you 
dont miss out on the action.
 Not all camera modes support this feature.
1 Open Camera.
2 Focus on the subject, and then press...

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 If you cannot access Burst shooting mode, touch Touch & hold shutter button on the 
camera settings screen and check that 
Burst shoot is selected.
Voice activated shooting
Use voice activated shooting to control the shutter when taking a group shot.
1 Open Camera. Swipe left on the screen to access the camera settings.
2 Touch Audio control and turn on the Audio control switch. You can then:
• Say cheese to take a photo.
• Set the camera to take a photo when the ambient noise...

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Launching the camera from Gallery
1 Open Gallery.
2 Go to the Photos tab and swipe down to display the viewfinder in half screen mode. 
Swipe down again to launch the camera.
 Not all camera features are available in half screen mode.
3 Select the desired shooting mode. For more information, see Shooting modes.
4 Touch to take a photo.
5 Touch Return to return to Gallery. 

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Object tracking
Use object tracking when taking photos of moving subjects, such as people or animals. 
The camera will automatically focus on the moving subject to ensure that your image 
stays in focus.
 Object tracking mode and smile capture cannot be used at the same time.
1 Open Camera. Swipe left on the screen to access the camera settings.
2 Turn on the Object tracking switch.
3 Touch the subject on the screen. Your camera will remain focused on the subject.
4 Touch . 

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Audio notes
Add audio notes to bring your photos to life.
1 Open Camera, swipe right on the screen, and then touch Audio note.
2 Frame the scene you want to capture.
3 Touch to take a photo with an audio note. The camera will record a short audio 
clip to add to your photo.
HDR mode
Use HDR mode for scenes with a large contrast to prevent under- or overexposure and 
ensure clarity in every shot.
 HDR mode is not available for the front camera.
1 Open Camera, swipe right on the...