Huawei P9 Lite User Guide

First Use and Initial Setup    
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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...

First Use and Initial Setup    
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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.
 Disable mobile data when not required in order to save battery power and reduce 
data usage. 

First Use and Initial Setup    
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Configuring your fingerprint ID
Use the fingerprint sensor to unlock the screen, access the Safe and App Lock, and 
authorize payments in third-party applications.
 
•fingerprint ID may not be available on all phones.
•For added security and to ensure that you can still access your data if your phone 
fails to recognize your fingerprint, you will need to set a backup password when 
configuring fingerprint unlock.
1 Open Settings and touch Fingerprint ID > Fingerprint...

Installing Applications 
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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, and then...

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 then 
select a time.
Your phone will continue to receive messages, notifications, and incoming calls when the 
screen is...

Getting Started 
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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. 

Getting Started 
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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.
Manage Magazine Unlock covers: Touch , and then touch . Select the 
desired images to add them to the viewing list. To delete covers from the viewing list, 
touch 
, and then touch and hold the desired image and select Remove.
Add covers to favorites: Touch to add the current...

Getting Started 
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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.
Touch and hold: Touch and hold the target area of 
the screen for at least 2 seconds. For...

Getting Started 
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Drag: Touch and hold an item, and then move it to 
another position. For example, use this gesture to 
rearrange applications and widgets on the home 
screen.
Spread fingers apart: Spread two fingers apart on 
the screen. For example, spread two fingers apart to 
zoom in on a picture or web page.
Pinch fingers together: Pinch two fingers together 
on the screen. For example, pinch two fingers 
together to zoom out on an image. 

Getting Started 
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Status and notification icons
Status icons
Status icons are displayed on the right-hand side of the status bar. Status icons display 
information about your phones status, such as network connection information, signal 
strength, battery level, and time.
 Status icons may vary according to your region or carrier.
Signal strengthNo signal
Connected over GPRSConnected over 3G
Connected over EDGEConnected over HSPA+
Connected over LTEVoLTE enabled
Airplane mode enabledRoaming
Receiving...