Huawei P9 Lite User Guide

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Taking a screenshot
Your phone comes with a range of screenshot options. Capture the entire screen or draw 
a shape on the screen to take a partial screenshot.
Using the power and volume down buttons
Press the power and volume down buttons at the same time to take a full screenshot.
Using the screenshot shortcut switch
Open the notification panel, and then touch in the Shortcuts tab to take a full 
screenshot. 
						

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By default, screenshots are saved to the Screenshots folder in Gallery.
Notifications
Status indicator
The status indicator changes color and flashes to indicate the following:
• Steady red (not charging): The battery level is critically low and the phone will turn off 
automatically.
• Steady red (when charging): The battery level is critically low.
• Steady yellow (when charging): The battery level is medium.
• Steady green (when charging): The battery is almost full or already full. Unplug the 
charger when the battery level reaches 100%.
• Flashing green (not charging): You have unread messages, notifications, or missed 
calls. 
						

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Notification badges
Notification badges appear in the top right corner of application icons.
The badge number indicates the number of new notifications. Open the corresponding 
application to view more details about the notifications.
 To disable notification badges for an application, pinch two fingers together on the 
home screen to open the home screen editor, and then touch 
More settings > Badge 
app icons
 and turn off the switch next to the corresponding application.
Notification panel
Swipe down from the status bar and open the notification panel to view notifications.
Swipe left on the notification panel to go to the shortcuts tab.
Swipe up on the screen, or touch Back or Home to close the notification 
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Customize shortcut switches: Swipe up on the shortcuts tab, and then touch Edit. 
Drag the shortcut switch to the desired location for easier access. 
						

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Viewing notifications on the lock screen
New notifications (such as missed calls and messages) are displayed on the lock screen.
Swipe right on a lock screen notification to view its details.
 Be default, your phone will only display lock screen notifications for certain 
applications. If you want to enable lock screen notifications for more applications, 
see Managing notification permissions.
Managing notification permissions
Disable notifications for an application to prevent unnecessary disturbances.
1 Open Settings.
2 Touch Notification panel & status bar > Notification center, and then select the desired 
application.
3 Enable or disable notification settings as desired. 
						

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Display notifications in do not disturb mode: Select the desired application in 
Notification center, and then turn on the Priority display switch. Notifications will still be 
displayed when 
Allow only priority interruptions is enabled in do not disturb mode.
Notification and status bar settings
Change the notification and status bar settings to customize how notifications and status 
reminders are displayed.
Open Settings, and then touch Notification panel & status bar to configure the drop-
down and display settings for the notification and status bar.
Configuring the drop-down settings for the notification bar
• Touch Drag actions > Smart selection. When you open the notification panel, your 
phone will go to the notifications tab if you have new notifications, otherwise it will 
go to the shortcuts tab.
• Touch Drag actions > Determine from drag position. Swipe down from the left of the 
status bar to open to the notifications tab, or swipe down from the right of the status 
bar to open the shortcuts tab.
• Turn on the Notification panel switch to access the notification panel when the screen 
is locked.
 You cannot access the notification panel from the lock screen if you have set a screen 
lock password.
Configuring the display content for the notification and status bar
Turn the Display carrier name, Display network speed, and Remaining battery percentage 
switches on or off to configure the content that is displayed in the status bar.
Turn off the Show notification icons switch to hide notification icons in the status bar. 
						

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Using fingerprint recognition
In addition to waking and unlocking the screen, the fingerprint sensor can also be used 
to take a photo, answer an incoming call, and disable an alarm.
 The fingerprint may not be available on all phones.
Adding a fingerprint for the first time
See Configuring your fingerprint ID for more information on configuring fingerprint 
unlock.
Adding, deleting, or renaming a fingerprint
Add multiple fingerprints to make it easier to unlock your phone. You can also delete or 
rename fingerprints.
1 Open Settings.
2 Touch Fingerprint ID > Fingerprint management.
3 Enter the screen lock password, and then touch Done.
4 In the Fingerprint list section, you can:
• Touch New fingerprint to add a fingerprint. You can add up to five in total.
• Touch a previously added fingerprint to rename or delete it.
Accessing Safe with your fingerprint
Use your fingerprint to access your Safe without entering the password.
1 Open Settings.
2 Touch Fingerprint ID > Fingerprint management.
3 Enter the screen lock password, and then touch Next.
4 Touch Access safe, and then follow the onscreen instructions to enter your Safe 
password and enable fingerprint recognition.
Once you have completed the settings, touch Files > Safe. You can now use your 
fingerprint to access your Safe. 
						

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Accessing App Lock with your fingerprint
Use your fingerprint to access locked applications.
1 Open Settings.
2 Touch Fingerprint ID > Fingerprint management.
3 Enter the screen lock password, and then touch Next.
4 Touch Access app lock, and then follow the onscreen instructions to enter your App 
Lock password and enable fingerprint recognition.
Touch Phone Manager > App lock once you have completed the settings, and then use 
your fingerprint to view the App Lock status. You can also use your fingerprint to access 
locked applications on the home screen.
Fingerprint sensor touch gestures
Touch or swipe the sensor with any finger to perform common tasks.
1 Open Settings.
2 Touch Fingerprint ID.
3 In the Touch and hold gesture section, turn on switches for features you want to 
enable.
• Take photo/video: When using the camera viewfinder, touch and hold the 
fingerprint sensor to take a picture.
• Answer call: When you have an incoming call, touch and hold the fingerprint sensor 
to answer it.
• Stop alarm: When your alarm goes off, touch and hold the fingerprint sensor to 
disable it.
4 In the Slide gesture section, turn on switches for features you want to enable.
• Show notification panel: Swipe down on the fingerprint sensor using any finger to 
open the notification panel. Tap the sensor twice to clear all notifications, and swipe 
up on the sensor to close the notification panel.
• Browse photos: When viewing photos in full screen mode, swipe left or right on the 
sensor to switch between photos. 
						

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Accessing applications
Opening and switching between applications
Opening applications from the lock screen
Swipe up on the lock screen and touch to launch the camera application. You can 
also swipe up from the bottom of the screen and touch a shortcut icon to quickly launch 
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Opening an application from the home screen
On the home screen, touch an icon to open the corresponding application.