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Security and Privacy, Enable or Disable Location Services, Use App Lock to Lock Important Apps

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Security and Privacy Enable or Disable Location Services After obtaining the location information permission, apps can obtain your location at any time. If your location information is obtained by a malicious app, you may be at risk of harm or fraud. You can enable or disable location services as needed and regularly monitor and manage the allowed permissions for your apps to protect your privacy and security. Enable or disable location services: Open Settings, go to Security & privacy > Location access, and enable or disable Access my location. When location services are enabled, you can also set the appropriate positioning mode. When location services are disabled, aside for pre-installed software, your Tablet will stop all apps and services from collecting and using your location information. The system will ask you to enable location services when you attempt to use these apps. l Use Wi-Fi and mobile networks: Calculates your Tablet's location using carrier base station location information or nearby Wi-Fi router location information. The accuracy of the location information depends largely upon location information gathered from the base station or Wi-Fi network. Accuracy normally ranges from 100 meters to several kilometers. Network positioning has low accuracy, but allows for positioning while indoors and uses less battery power. l Use GPS, Wi-Fi, and mobile networks: Combines the benefits of GPS positioning and networking positioning for accurate indoor and outdoor positioning. l Use GPS only: Only uses satellites found by your Tablet's GPS to determine your position. No network connection is needed. GPS satellite positioning is more accurate but also uses more battery. It is accurate within tens of meters. However, indoor positioning may be inaccurate. l Features may vary depending on your carrier. l Mobile data is not supported on Wi-Fi only tablets. l Huawei only uses location data to provide you with necessary functions and services, not for the purpose of identifying and collecting your private information. Set indoor positioning assistance: Open Settings, go to Security & privacy > Location access > > Scan settings, and enable or disable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth scanning. Scanning Wi-Fi networks and Bluetooth devices will improve the accuracy of indoor positioning. Use App Lock to Lock Important Apps App lock allows you to set a password for your WeChat, Alipay, and other important apps. Once you restart your Tablet or unlock the Tablet screen, you will be asked to enter your App lock password when initially opening the apps. App lock enhances the protection of your private information and prevents unauthorized access to important apps on your device. 55

Section	Page
Contents	2
Exciting Features	5
Tips	5
Use Shortcuts to Access Frequently Used Features	5
Transfer Files Using Huawei Share	5
Smart Life	6
App Twin: Log in to Two Social Media Accounts at Once	6
Kids Corner: Your Child's Exclusive Entertainment Platform	7
Enable Kids Corner	7
Enable Parental Control	8
More Features	9
Wi-Fi+: Your Smart Connectivity Assistant	9
Clean Up Memory for Faster Performance	10
New Device	11
Connecting to the Internet	11
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network	11
Connecting using mobile data	11
Getting Help	11
Legal Notice	11
Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. 2018. All rights reserved.	11
Trademarks and Permissions	11
Notice	12
Third-Party Software Statement	12
DISCLAIMER	12
Import and Export Regulations	13
Personal Information and Data Security	13
For More Information	14
ENERGY STAR® model information	14
Go to Settings > Display.Sleep: After 30 seconds of inactivity	14
Gestures and Operation	15
Screenshots and Screen Recording	15
Take Scrolling Screenshots to Capture Entire Pages	15
Record Exciting Moments on Your Screen	16
Take a Screenshot of Your Entire Screen	17
Home Screen	18
Quick Switch	18
Use Shortcut Switches to Quickly Enable Frequently Used Features	18
Adjust the Positions of the Shortcut Switches to Your Liking	18
Notification and Status Bar	19
Understanding Status Bar Icons	19
Open the Notification Panel to Get Important Information	20
Customize Notifications to Your Liking	21
Screen Lock and Unlock	21
Set a Lock Screen Password to Protect Your Privacy	21
Lock the Screen to Quickly Secure Your Tablet	22
Home Screen Management	23
Manage home screen icons	23
Manage Your Home Screen Widgets	24
Contacts	25
Managing Business Cards	25
Business Card Management: Add and Share Business Cards with Ease	25
Share Contacts Using Electronic Business Cards	25
Search Contacts	26
Managing Contacts	27
Import and Export Contacts	27
Manage Your Contacts	27
Manage Contact Groups	27
Add Contacts to the Blacklist	28
Erase Call and Message Records	28
Dialing	29
Basic Calling Functions	29
Make Calls	29
Make Emergency Calls	29
Enable Call Waiting to Never Miss Important Third-Party Calls	29
Enable Call Forwarding and Never Miss a Call	30
Delete Call Logs	31
Enable Voicemail	31
Block Nuisance Calls: Get the Peace and Quiet You Deserve	31
Message	32
Basic Messaging Functions	32
Send Messages	32
Manage Messages	32
Attach a Signature to a Text Message	33
Camera	34
Basic Camera Functions	34
Use Your Camera's Basic Functions	34
Use Camera to Record Videos	34
Adjust Camera Settings	35
Use an Assistive Grid to Help You Compose Your Photos	36
Beautification	37
Beauty Mode: Always Look Your Best	37
Use Beauty Mode to Always Look Your Best	37
Discover New Possibilities with Customized Shooting Modes	38
Gallery	39
Photo Management	39
Browse and Share Photos and Videos	39
Organize Photo Albums	40
Tablet Manager	41
Use One-touch Optimization	41
Manage Your Mobile Data	41
Optimize Power Consumption	42
Use Virus Scan to Keep Your Tablet Safe	43
Email	44
Add Email Accounts	44
Manage Email Accounts	44
Manage VIP Email Contacts	45
Calendar	46
Calendar: Your Event Management Center	46
Navigate the Calendar	46
Import To-Dos to Keep Your Work Organized	47
View Global Holidays	48
Clock	49
Use the Clock	49
Notepad	51
Manage Your Notes to Keep Your Records in Order	51
Utilities	52
Use Recorder to Make Audio Notes	52
Device Connection	53
Bluetooth	53
Connect Your Tablet to Bluetooth Devices	53
Use Bluetooth to Share Data	54
Multi-screen: Mirror Your Screen	55
Connecting USB Device	55
Transfer Data Between Your Tablet and Computer	55
Transfer Data Between Your Tablet and a USB Device	56
Transfer Files Using Huawei Share	57
Security and Privacy	59
Enable or Disable Location Services	59
Use App Lock to Lock Important Apps	59
More Security Settings	60
Enhanced Data Protection: Defend Your Privacy	60
Backup and Restoration	62
Data Backup: Prevent Data Loss	62
Back Up Your Data to a microSD Card	62
Back Up Your Data to a USB Storage Device	62
Back Up Your Data to a Computer	63
Wi-Fi and Network	64
Wi-Fi	64
Wi-Fi+: Your Smart Connectivity Assistant	64
Connect to Wi-Fi	65
Transfer Data Using Wi-Fi Direct	66
Enable Wi-Fi+ to Automatically Connect to the Best Network	66
Connecting to the Internet	67
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network	67
Connecting using mobile data	67
Share Your Mobile Network with Other Devices	67
Apps and Notifications	69
App Twin: Log in to Two Social Media Accounts at Once	69
Sound and Display	70
Configure Your Sound Settings	70
Enable Eye Comfort Mode to Prevent Eye Strain	70
More Display Settings	71
Use Shortcuts to Access Frequently Used Features	71
Change the Display Settings	72
Storage	74
Storage Cleaner	74
Clean Up Memory for Faster Performance	74
Enable Storage cleaner	74
Smart Assistance	75
Navigation Bar	75
Navigation Dock: Control Your Tablet at a Touch	75
Access Tablet Functions from Anywhere with Navigation Dock	75
System	76
Change the Input Method	76
Accessibility	76
Enable TalkBack to Have Onscreen Content Read Aloud	76
Learn TalkBack Gestures	76
Use Text-to-Speech Output with TalkBack	78
Enable Color Correction	78
General Settings	78
Change Your System Language	78
Set Your System Time and Date	78
Set Scheduled Power Offs	79
Enable Airplane Mode for Safer Flying and Longer Battery Life	79
Use Account Management to Manage and Update Your Accounts	80
System Update	81

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Security and Privacy

Enable or Disable Location Services

After obtaining the location information permission, apps can obtain your location at any time. If your

location information is obtained by a malicious app, you may be at risk of harm or fraud. You can

enable or disable location services as needed and regularly monitor and manage the allowed

permissions for your apps to protect your privacy and security.

Enable or disable location services

: Open

Settings

, go to

Security & privacy

Location

access

, and enable or disable

Access my location

. When location services are enabled, you can also

set the appropriate positioning mode. When location services are disabled, aside for pre-installed

software, your Tablet will stop all apps and services from collecting and using your location

information. The system will ask you to enable location services when you attempt to use these apps.

Use Wi-Fi and mobile networks

: Calculates your Tablet's location using carrier base station

location information or nearby Wi-Fi router location information. The accuracy of the location

information depends largely upon location information gathered from the base station or Wi-Fi

network. Accuracy normally ranges from 100 meters to several kilometers. Network positioning has

low accuracy, but allows for positioning while indoors and uses less battery power.

Use GPS, Wi-Fi, and mobile networks

: Combines the beneﬁts of GPS positioning and networking

positioning for accurate indoor and outdoor positioning.

Use GPS only

: Only uses satellites found by your Tablet's GPS to determine your position. No

network connection is needed. GPS satellite positioning is more accurate but also uses more battery.

It is accurate within tens of meters. However, indoor positioning may be inaccurate.

Features may vary depending on your carrier.

Mobile data is not supported on Wi-Fi only tablets.

Huawei only uses location data to provide you with necessary functions and services, not for

the purpose of identifying and collecting your private information.

Set indoor positioning assistance

: Open

Settings

, go to

Security & privacy

Location

access

Scan settings

, and enable or disable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth scanning. Scanning Wi-Fi

networks and Bluetooth devices will improve the accuracy of indoor positioning.

Use App Lock to Lock Important Apps

App lock allows you to set a password for your WeChat, Alipay, and other important apps. Once you

restart your Tablet or unlock the Tablet screen, you will be asked to enter your App lock password

when initially opening the apps. App lock enhances the protection of your private information and

prevents unauthorized access to important apps on your device.