Huawei P9 Lite User Guide

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2 Configure the camera settings, such as exposure and shutter speed.
• Adjust the shutter speed, white balance, and other camera settings: You can 
adjust the ISO, exposure compensation, white balance, focus mode, shutter speed 
and more on the Pro camera settings screen. For more information, see 
Pro camera 
settings.
• Turn on the auxiliary focus light: Swipe left on the screen and turn on the AF 
auxiliary light
 switch. Use the focus light to make it easier to focus on your subject 
in dark surroundings.
• Add an overlay: Swipe left on the screen and touch Assistive grid. Select an overlay 
to help you compose your image. For more information, see 
Adding an overlay.
3 After you have finished adjusting the camera settings, touch to take a photo.
 The low exposure icon will appear when the exposure is too low. Touch the icon to 
restore the default exposure settings. 
						

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Pro camera settings
When you switch to Pro camera mode, you can adjust a whole range of camera settings 
in the viewfinder to produce professional-looking shots. For example, you can adjust the 
ISO, exposure compensation, white balance, focus mode, shutter speed, and more.
Low 
exposure 
iconTouch this icon to restore the default exposure settings. This icon will only 
appear when the exposure is too low.
Manual settings 
						

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Light Painting mode
Light Painting mode enables you to take stunning shots of light trails without the need 
to manually adjust the aperture or shutter speed. Four different settings are available for 
different shooting scenarios.
• Tail light trails: Capture trails of light m a d e  b y  c a r s  a t  n i g h t .
• Light graffiti: Capture trails of light in a dark environment.
• Silky water: Capture silkly smooth images of flowing water.
• Star track: Capture stunning images of star trails in the night sky.
Manual 
settings
•: Touch to set the metering mode (the way in which your camera 
determines the exposure). You can select matrix metering, center-weighted 
metering, or spot metering. Matrix metering is set by default.
•ISO: Touch to adjust the cameras sensitivity to light. Increasing the ISO will 
create a brighter picture, but there will be a noticeable increase in noise. 
You can configure the camera to adjust the ISO automatically, or you can 
adjust it manually.
•S: Touch to set the shutter speed. You can configure the camera to adjust 
the shutter speed automatically, or you can adjust it manually.
•EV: Touch to set the exposure compensation. Select an exposure setting to 
increase/decrease the brightness. Touch and hold the icon to lock the 
current exposure setting.
•AF: Touch to set the focus mode. You can select touch to focus, continuous 
autofocus, or manual focus. Continuous autofocus is set by default. When 
continuous autofocus is selected, touch and hold the icon to enable the 
focus lock.
•: Touch to select a white balance according to the ambient light 
conditions. You can choose from daylight, tungsten bulb, fluorescent lamp, 
and more. You can also adjust the color temperature. Touch and hold the 
icon to lock the white balance.
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Tail light trails
In Light Painting mode, select Tail light trails to capture the trails of light made by cars 
at night.
1 Select a suitable location and hold your phone steady. Use a tripod for long exposures.
 Shoot from a distance for the best results. Avoid pointing the camera at car 
headlights to prevent parts of the image from becoming overexposed.
2 Open Camera, swipe right on the screen, and then touch Light painting > Tail 
light trails.
3 Touch to start the exposure. The exposure time is displayed at the bottom of the 
screen.
4 A preview of the image is displayed in the viewfinder. When the desired exposure time 
has elapsed, touch 
to end the exposure. 
						

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Light graffiti
In Light Painting mode, select Light graffiti to create patterns or text by moving a light 
source in front of the camera.
 Use a small torch or a glow stick to create a pattern.
1 Select a suitable location and hold your phone steady. Use a tripod for long exposures.
 Choose a location away from other sources of light to ensure that the pattern stands 
out.
2 Open Camera, swipe right on the screen, and then touch Light painting > Light 
graffiti.
3 Touch when the subject starts to draw a pattern using the source of light. The 
exposure time is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
 Turn on the flash if you wish to capture the person creating the pattern.
4 A preview of the image is displayed in the viewfinder. Touch to end the exposure. 
						

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Silky water
In Light Painting mode, select Silky water to capture silky smooth images of waterfalls 
and rivers.
1 Select a suitable location and hold your phone steady. Use a tripod for long exposures.
2 Open Camera, swipe right on the screen, and then touch Light painting > Silky 
water.
3 Touch to start the exposure. The exposure time is displayed at the bottom of the 
screen.
4 A preview of the image is displayed in the viewfinder. When the desired exposure time 
has elapsed, touch 
to end the exposure. 
						

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Star track
You can use your camera to capture the movement of stars in the night sky.
 Use a tripod to minimize camera shake and hold your phone in place.
1 Select a suitable location away from obstructions. Clear skies will produce the best 
results.
 When shooting the image, stay away from sources of light and avoid excessive 
exposure times to prevent parts of the image from becoming overexposed.
2 Open Camera, swipe right on the screen, and then touch Light painting > Star 
track.
3 Touch to start the exposure. The exposure time is displayed at the bottom of the 
screen.
4 A preview of the image is displayed in the viewfinder. When the desired exposure time 
has elapsed, touch 
to end the exposure. 
						

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Panoramic shots
Taking a panoramic photo
Select Panorama mode to take wide-angle shots.
1 Select a suitable location and hold your phone steady. Shoot the image in a wide, open 
space and avoid monochromatic backgrounds.
2 Open Camera, swipe right on the screen, and then touch Panorama.
3 Touch to start shooting.
4 Follow the onscreen instructions to take the photo. Slowly move your camera from left 
to right, ensuring that the arrow stays level with the center line. To take a panoramic 
shot in portrait mode, select 
and then slowly move your camera upwards. 
						

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5 Touch to stop shooting. The camera automatically stitches the photos together 
to create one panoramic photograph. 
						

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Taking a panoramic self-portrait
You can also take wide-angle shots in self-portrait mode to capture the beautiful 
surroundings.
 You cannot take panoramic self-portraits in landscape mode.
1 Open Camera.
2 Touch to select the front-facing camera.
3 Swipe right on the screen, and then touch Panorama.
4 Hold your phone steady, point the camera at the subject, and then touch to take 
the first photo.
 Make sure that subjects dont move between each photo.
5 Follow the onscreen instructions and slowly turn your camera to the left. Your camera 
will take the second photo automatically when the blue box lines up with box on the 
left-hand side.
6 Follow the onscreen instructions and slowly turn your camera to the right. Your 
camera will take the final photo when the blue box lines up with the box on the right-
hand side. The camera automatically stitches the photos together to create a 
panorama.
 Hold your phone steady and move slowly while you turn.