User Guide

Contents
Essentials
Basic Gestures 1
Lock and Unlock Your Screen 3
Get Familiar with the Home Screen 4
Control Panel 12
Screenshots & Screen Recording 20
Enter Text 27
Multi-Window 29

Smart Features
Super Device 38
Multi-screen Collaboration 41
Huawei Share 48
Easy Print 48

Camera and Gallery

Take Photos 51
Record Videos 53
Time-Lapse Photography 54
Adjust Camera Settings 54
Manage Gallery 56
Edit Pictures and Videos 58

Apps
MeeTime 61
Notepad 64
HiNote 70

Settings
Display & Brightness 74
Notifications & status bar 74
Biometrics & Password 78
Security 79
Privacy 80
Accessibility Features 82
About Tablet 89

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Basic Gestures
Basic Gestures and Shortcuts

System Navigation Gestures

Go to Settings > System & updates > System navigation and make sure that Gestures is
selected.

Return to the previous screen

Swipe in from the left or right edges to return to the previous screen.

Back to home screen

Swipe up from the bottom to go to the home screen.

Recent tasks
Swipe up from the bottom of the screen and hold to view recent tasks.

Close an app
When viewing recent tasks, swipe up on an app preview to close the app.

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Switch between apps

• Slide across the bottom edge of the screen to switch between apps.
Before using this gesture, touch Settings on the System navigation
screen, and ensure that Slide across bottom to switch apps is enabled.
• Swipe across the bottom of the screen in an arc to switch between apps.

If your device does not have the Slide across bottom to switch apps switch, it indicates
that the corresponding feature is not supported.

Knuckle Gestures
Before using knuckle gestures, use either of the following methods to make sure that all
necessary features are enabled (depending on your device model):
• Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Shortcuts & gestures, and enable Take
screenshot and Record screen.
• Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Motion control > Take screenshot, and enable
Smart screenshot.

Take a screenshot
Knock twice on the screen with a knuckle to take a screenshot.

Take a scrollshot
Knock on the screen with a knuckle and draw an "S" to take a scrolling
screenshot.

Capture part of the screen

Knock and draw an enclosed area with a knuckle to capture part of the
screen.

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Record screen
Knock twice on the screen with two knuckles to start or end a screen
recording.

More Gestures

Access Home screen editing mode

Pinch two fingers together on the home screen.

Display the shortcut panel on the lock screen

Turn on the screen and swipe up from the bottom of the lock screen.

Display the search bar

Swipe down from the middle of the home screen.

Display the notification panel

Swipe down from the upper left edge of the screen.

Turn on a shortcut switch

Swipe down from the upper right edge of the screen to display Control

Panel and touch to expand the shortcut switches panel (depending on

your device model).

Lock and Unlock Your Screen

Lock and Unlock Your Screen

Lock the screen

Auto-lock:
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Your tablet screen will be automatically locked if you haven't performed any operations on it
for a period of time.
You can go to Settings > Display & brightness > Sleep, and set the screen timeout duration.
Manually lock the screen:
You can manually lock the screen using either of the following methods:
Press the Power button.

Turn On the Screen

You can turn on the screen in any of the following ways (depending on your device model):
• Press the Power button.
• Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Shortcuts & gestures > Wake screen, and
enable and use Raise to wake and Double-tap to wake.
If your tablet does not have this option, it indicates that this feature is not supported.

Unlock Your Screen

Password unlock: Once the screen is turned on, swipe up from the middle of the screen to
display a panel where you can enter your lock screen password. Then, enter your lock screen
password.
Face unlock: Once the screen is turned on, bring your face in front of the screen of your
tablet. Your tablet will unlock automatically after it recognizes your face.

Get Familiar with the Home Screen

Use Service Widgets
Service widgets allow you to:
• Preview or access apps, such as to view the weather forecast, or play music.
• Select from a range of service widget styles and layouts to customize your home screen.
• Stack and combine multiple service widgets to save home screen space, streamline your
home screen, and navigate with greater ease.

Apps with a widget bar at the bottom support service widgets.

To remove the widget bar, go to Settings > Home screen & wallpaper > Home screen
settings > Show widget bars.
This feature is not supported in certain scenarios. Actual usage shall prevail.

Add Service Widgets to Your Home Screen

You can add a service widget to the home screen in any of the following ways:

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• Swipe up on an app icon to expand its service widget, and touch to add the service
widget to the home screen.
• Swipe up on an app icon to expand its service widget, touch and hold down on the service
widget, touch More service widgets, select your desired style, and touch Add to home
screen.
• Touch and hold down on an app icon, touch Service widgets, select your desired style, and
touch Add to home screen.
• Pinch two fingers together on the home screen, touch Service widgets, select your desired
service widget, and touch Add to home screen. You can also touch and hold down on your
desired service widget, and drag it to any blank area on the home screen.
If there is no space available on the current screen, the widget will be pinned to the next
screen. If neither screen has any space, a new screen will be created for the service widget, to
the right of the current screen.
You can also touch and hold down on a service widget on the More service widgets screen,
and drag it to any blank area on the home screen. If you decide not to add the service widget
to the home screen while dragging it, drag it to the undo zone instead at the top of the
screen.
• Service widgets cannot be pinned to folders.

• Swiping up on the app icon will not expand the service widget in certain scenarios.
Actual usage shall prevail.

Stack Service Widgets

Stack same-sized service widgets/widget combos to save home screen space, and streamline
your home screen.

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The figures are for reference only.

Stacking service widgets:

Touch and hold down on a service widget/widget combo, drag it to another service widget/
widget combo of the same size, and release to stack the two items, once they have
completely overlapped.
Viewing widgets within a stack:
Swipe up or down on a stack to view all of its service widgets.
Managing service widgets:

1 Expand the stack in any of the following ways:

• Swipe down further to expand the stack.
• Touch and hold down on the stack, and touch Expand stack.

2 Then manage widgets in the stack as follows:

• Adjusting the position of a service widget: Touch and hold down on a service
widget, and drag it to change its position.
• Pinning a service widget to the top: Touch a service widget to pin it to the top of the
stack.

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• Removing a service widget from the stack: Touch and hold down on a service
widget, drag it to the edge of the screen and hold, wait for the service widget to be
moved out of the stack, and drag the widget to any blank area on the home screen.
• Deleting a service widget: Swipe left on a service widget to delete it.
• Deleting a widget stack: Once all of the service widgets in a stack are removed, the
stack will be automatically deleted.

Combine Service Widgets

Combine service widgets of all sizes, and add frequently-used shortcuts to widget combos, to
create shortcuts for common features.

The figures are for reference only.

Adding a widget combo:

• Hold and drag a service widget to another service widget of any size, until they partially
overlap, and release to complete the combination, once the back panel has been expanded.
• Pinch two fingers together on the home screen, go to Service widgets > Widget combos,
touch and hold down on the widget combo that you wish to add, and touch Add to home

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screen. You can also touch , select your favorite service widgets to customize your own

combo, and touch .

Editing a widget combo:
• Adding a service widget to the widget combo: Hold and drag a service widget on the
home screen to the widget combo.
• Removing a service widget from the widget combo: Touch and hold down on the widget
combo, and wait for the pop-up menu to display. Then hold and drag a service widget to
any blank area on the home screen.
• Deleting a service widget: Touch and hold down on the widget combo, and wait for the

pop-up menu to display. Then hold and drag a service widget to the icon at the top of
the screen.
After you're done with editing the widget combo, the system will automatically apply an
optimal template size based on the items in the combo. Touch any area outside the service
combo to exit the editing screen.
You can also touch and hold down on the service combo, and touch Edit combo to add or
remove service widgets or shortcuts.
Removing a widget combo:
Touch and hold down on the widget combo, and touch Remove combo to remove the
widget combo.
Renaming a widget combo:
Touch and hold down on the widget combo, and touch Rename to rename the widget
combo.
You can also touch and hold down on a service widget to edit or remove it.
Certain service widgets can't be edited.

Edit and Remove Service Widgets

Edit service widgets:
Touch and hold down on a service widget, and select Edit to set which information will
display for the widget.
For example, you can set the cover of the Gallery service widget to a specified picture. To do
this, you can touch and hold down on the Gallery service widget, go to Edit > Select a
photo, and follow the onscreen instructions to set it.
Remove service widgets:
Touch and hold down on a service widget, and select Remove to remove it from the home
screen.

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• If you uninstall certain apps, the corresponding service widgets will also be removed.

• Certain service widgets can't be edited.

Create and Use Large Folders

Large folders make it easy to categorize app icons on the home screen. Directly open an app
by touching the app icon, without expanding the folder, and adjust the folder size as needed,
to craft your ideal home screen layout.

The figures are for reference only.

Create a Large Folder

1 Touch and hold an app icon and drag it over another icon to create a new folder.
2 Touch and hold a folder to switch between display modes. For example, you can touch
and hold a new folder and select Enlarge from the displayed menu to create a large
folder.
3 You can touch the lower right corner of the large folder to open it and then touch the
folder name to rename it.
You can also rename the folder by touching and holding it and selecting Rename.

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Operations in a Large Folder

You can perform the following operations in large folders:
• Adjust the folder size: Touch and hold down on a large folder, and release your finger
when the pop-up menu displays. Drag the blue edges or corners around the folder to adjust
the folder size, and touch any blank area on the home screen to complete the operation.
• Enter or exit folders: Touch the lower right corner on a large folder to enter it. Touch a
blank area in the folder to exit it.
When there are too many app icons to display on one page within a large folder, a stacked
icon will appear in the folder's lower right corner. You can touch the stack icon to open the
folder.

• Add or remove apps: Open a large folder, and touch , and add or remove apps as
required. If you deselect all apps within the folder, the folder will be deleted.
• Switch between display modes: Touch and hold down on a folder to switch between a
standard and large display. For example, you can touch and hold down on a standard
folder, and select Enlarge from the displayed menu to create a large folder.

Notification and Status Icons

Network status icons may vary depending on your region or network service provider.
Supported features vary depending on the device model. Some of the following icons
may not be relevant to your tablet.

5G network connected 4G network connected

3G network connected 2G network connected

Full signal strength Roaming

Data saver enabled No SIM card inserted

Hotspot enabled Hotspot connected

Hotspot disconnected Switching networks via Wi-Fi+

Wi-Fi network is faulty, unable to

Wi-Fi connected
connect to the Internet

Wi-Fi 6 network is faulty, unable

Wi-Fi 6 connected
to connect to the Internet

Wi-Fi 6+ network is faulty, unable

Wi-Fi 6+ connected
to connect to the Internet

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Dual Wi-Fi connected, with the

Dual Wi-Fi connected
main Wi-Fi supporting Wi-Fi 6

Dual Wi-Fi connected, with the

Alarm set
main Wi-Fi supporting Wi-Fi 6+

Battery empty Low battery

Charging Fast charging

Super charging Wireless super charging

Wireless fast charging Regular wireless charging

Power Saving mode enabled Digital Balance enabled

Bluetooth enabled Bluetooth device battery

Bluetooth device connected VPN connected

Airplane mode enabled Do Not Disturb mode enabled

Location service enabled Eye Comfort enabled

Driving mode enabled Performance mode enabled

Headset connected Projection device connected

Calling VoLTE enabled

Missed call New message

Silent mode Vibration pattern

Syncing data Data syncing failed

New email Event reminder

Apps using the camera Apps using the microphone

NFC enabled More notifications

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Control Panel
Introduction to Control Panel
Manage and control audio playback, shortcuts, and Super Device, with greater ease, in
Control Panel.

Overview of Common Features in Control Panel

Swipe down from the upper right edge of the screen to display Control Panel to access the
following features:

The figures are for reference only.

• Audio control panel: Controls audio playback and allows you to switch between recently-
used media apps, listening devices (such as Visions and Bluetooth headsets), and calling
devices.
• Shortcuts: Enables, disables, or sets frequently-used features.
• Super Device: Collaborates with tablets, laptops, Visions, and other devices to facilitate
seamless Multi-screen Collaboration, wireless projection, video transfers, and other cross-
device features.

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• Smart devices: Allows you to manage and control devices have been added in AI Life.
If your tablet is not pre-installed with some relevant apps, download it from AppGallery.

Edit Control Panel

Control Panel allows you to edit features, such as relocate shortcut switches, hide Super
Device, and edit smart scenes and smart devices, so that you can manage your devices with
greater ease.
Swipe down from the upper right edge of the screen to display Control Panel, and touch

. From there, feel free to:

• Edit shortcut switches: Touch Edit switches, hold and drag a shortcut switch to relocate it.
You can also drag a frequently-used hidden shortcut switch up to the unhidden part of the
shortcut switch panel, or drag a less frequently-used shortcut switch down to the hidden
part.
• Hide Super Device: Touch Hide Super Device to hide Super Device. Touch Show Super
Device to show Super Device.

• Edit smart devices: Touch Edit devices, and touch at the top of an added smart device
to remove it from the Control Panel. Touch a smart device that you have linked to AI Life
below to add it to the Control Panel.
If your tablet is not pre-installed with some relevant apps, download it from AppGallery.

Use Shortcut Switches

Turn on a Shortcut Switch

Swipe down from the upper right edge of the screen to display Control Panel and touch
to expand the shortcut switches panel (depending on your device model).

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The figures are for reference only.

• Touch a shortcut switch to enable or disable the corresponding feature.

• Touch and hold a shortcut switch to access the settings screen of the corresponding feature
(supported by some features).

• Touch to access the system settings screen.

Customize Shortcuts

Swipe down from the upper right edge of the screen to display Control Panel, go to >
Edit switches, then touch and hold a shortcut switch to drag it to your preferred position,
and touch Done.

Audio Control Panel

Manage playback and switch listening apps at any time, or even transfer streaming audio
from your tablet to other devices, like a headset or speaker.

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• The figures are for reference only.

• If your tablet is not pre-installed with some relevant apps, download it from
AppGallery.

Manage Playback and Switch Seamlessly Between Audio Apps

When multiple audio apps (such as Music) are open, use the audio control panel to manage
playback and switch audio apps at any time.

1 Swipe down from the upper right edge of the tablet to display Control Panel, and touch
the playback control card at the top.
2 Current and recently-used audio apps will display in the playback control card, where you
can manage playback (such as playing, pausing, and switching tracks) in the app in use,
or switch to another audio app.

• The audio control panel is only supported for certain apps .

• Some apps need to be updated to the latest version.

Sharing Audio with Friends via Bluetooth Earphones

Sharing audio allows you to connect multiple pairs of Bluetooth earphones to the same
tablet, so that you can listen to music or watch videos along with a friend.

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• The figures are for reference only.

• This feature is only supported on certain Bluetooth earphones.

• If your Bluetooth earphones support this feature, update them to their latest available
version.

1 Pair your device with a pair of Bluetooth earphones, and touch in the upper right
corner of the playback control card for Control Panel.
2 Set a sharing mode based on the pairing status of the other pair of earphones:
Self sharing (the other pair of earphones has been paired with your device): The
paired earphones will display in the device list. Select the two pairs of earphones that you
wish to share audio with.
You can also go to Control Panel > Super Device, and drag the icons for the two pairs of
earphones to the icon for this device, to initiate a connection.
Temporary sharing (the other pair of earphones has not been paired with this
device): Select the paired earphones from the device list on this device, touch Share
audio under the name of the earphones, and initiate sharing as follows:
• The other pair of earphones has not been paired with any device: Place the
earphones that you wish to share in the charging case, open the case, place it close to
this device, and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the connection. If your
tablet does not detect any earphones, touch and hold down on the button on the
charging case, and place the earphones close to this device to initiate paring.
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• The other pair of earphones has been paired with another tablet/phone: Turn on
the screen of the tablet that is paired with that earphones, and place that tablet close
to this device, and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the connection.

3 Once the pairing is complete, you'll be able to share the audio on this device with the two
pairs of earphones.

To stop audio sharing, touch on the playback control card, touch the shared earphones,
and deselect it.

Transfer Tablet Audio to Another Device

When your tablet is connected to a listening device (such as a headset, speaker, or Vision
product), you can send the audio playing on your tablet to the listening device, and continue
to manage playback in the audio control panel.

1 Connect your tablet to a listening device via Bluetooth, AI Life, or another method.

2 Touch in the upper right corner of the playback control card in Control Panel, and
select the listening device from the list to transfer the audio playing on your tablet to the
listening device.

If there is no audio cast device list in the playback control card, touch to display the list.

Transfer Tablet Calls to Another Device

When your tablet is connected to a listening device (like a headset or speaker), you can
transfer an ongoing call on your tablet to the listening device.

1 Connect your tablet to a wired headset, or connect your tablet to a wireless headset or
speaker via Bluetooth.
2 During a call, swipe down from the upper right corner of your tablet to display Control

Panel, touch in the upper right corner of Audio Control Panel, and select the wired or
Bluetooth listening device from the list to transfer the call there.

If there is no device list in Audio Control Panel, touch to display the list.
• Calling services are not supported on Wi-Fi only tablets.

• This feature will be supported by more apps in the near future.

Switch Seamlessly Between Screens, with Super Device

Use Super Device for multi-device collaboration with just a tap, to turn all of your smart
devices into one cohesive unit. For example, when you go home, you can continue watching
a movie on your HUAWEI Vision, by picking up right from where you had left off on your
tablet; when you return to the office, you can continue to edit the same documents on your
computer, by picking up right from where you had left off on your tablet.

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Set Super Device Before Getting Started

Before using Super Device, enable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi on your tablet, and log in to your
HUAWEI ID.
Make sure that the screens of your other devices remain on, and apply the following settings
on these devices:
Device types supported by Super Device may vary by product.

• Phone: Enable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.

• Computer: Enable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, and make sure that it is logged in to the same
HUAWEI ID as your tablet.
• Vision or Monitor: Enable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.
• Smart speaker or printer: Make sure that it is connected to the same LAN as your tablet,
paired in AI Life with your tablet, and logged in to the same HUAWEI ID.

Enter the AI Life home screen, go to , and follow the onscreen instructions to
complete the connection.
• Earphones or glasses: Make sure that they are paired and connected to your tablet via
Bluetooth.

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• Watch or band: Make sure that it is paired with your tablet via Huawei Health, and logged
in to the same HUAWEI ID.
If your tablet is not pre-installed with some relevant apps, download it from AppGallery.

Create Your Super Device, by Connecting to Nearby Devices

If you can't find Super Device in Control Panel, touch in the upper right corner, and
touch Show Super Device.

1 Log in to the same HUAWEI ID on the device to be collaborated and your tablet.
2 Swipe down from the upper right edge of your tablet to display Control Panel, and touch

or in Super Device to search for nearby devices to connect with.

3 Touch the device to be connected, or drag the device to be connected to this device, and
follow the onscreen instructions to complete the connection.

Transfer MeeTime Calls and Streaming Audio to Connected Devices

Use Super Device to transfer a streaming song, or MeeTime call from your tablet to another
device, and pick up from exactly where you had left off, without missing a beat.
MeeTime: This feature is only available in some countries and regions.

For instance, you can:

• Transfer MeeTime calls to Visions.
• Transfer music to Bluetooth earphones, speakers, glasses, and Visions.
Device types and transfers supported by Super Device may vary by product.

1 Swipe down from the upper right edge of the tablet to display Control Panel, and touch

in Super Device to search for nearby available devices, or go to > to bind a

new device.
2 Open an app running a task you wish to transfer (such as HUAWEI Video or HUAWEI
Music) on your tablet.
3 In Super Device of Control Panel on your tablet, touch the target device to which you
wish to transfer the task, or drag the target device to this device, and follow the onscreen
instructions to complete the transfer.

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Multi-Screen Collaboration on a Computer

Connect your tablet to a computer via Super Device to make office work more efficient and
collaborative. You can view and edit files, drag and drop files, copy and paste text, navigate
on your tablet with a mouse and keyboard, or navigate on your computer via a stylus, from
the Multi-screen Collaboration window on your computer or tablet.

1 Swipe down from the upper right edge of your phone to display Control Panel, and touch

or in Super Device to search for nearby devices to connect with.

2 Touch the name of the computer that you wish to connect to, or drag the icon for the
computer to the icon for your device, and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the
connection.
Once the connection is established, your tablet screen will display on the computer.
To end Multi-Screen Collaboration, touch the connected device on the Super Device screen
on your tablet.

Screenshots & Screen Recording

Take a Screenshot
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Take a Full Screenshot with a Knuckle Tap

1 Before using knuckle gestures, use either of the following methods to enable this feature
(depending on your device model):
• Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Shortcuts & gestures > Take screenshot,
and enable Knuckle screenshots.
• Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Motion control > Take screenshot, and
enable Smart screenshot.

2 Tap twice in quick succession with one knuckle to take a screenshot of the entire screen.

The figures are for reference only.

Take a Screenshot with a Key Shortcut

Press and hold down on the Power and Volume down buttons at the same time to take a
screenshot.

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Take a Screenshot with a Shortcut Switch

Swipe down from the upper right edge of the screen to display Control Panel, touch to
expand the shortcut switches panel (depending on your device model), and touch
Screenshot to take a screenshot.

Share or Edit a Screenshot

After you take a screenshot, a thumbnail will appear in the lower left corner of the screen.
Feel free to:
• Swipe up on the thumbnail to select a method for sharing the screenshot with others.
• Tap on the thumbnail to edit, delete, or do more with the screenshot.

Screenshots are saved to Gallery by default.

Swipe Down with Three Fingers to Take a Screenshot

1 Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Shortcuts & gestures > Take screenshot or
Settings > Accessibility features > Motion control > Three-finger screenshot
(depending on your device model) and make sure that Three-finger screenshot is
enabled.
2 Swipe down from the middle of the screen with three fingers to take the screenshot.

Take a Partial Screenshot

Use Partial screenshot to take a screenshot of a part of the screen. You can choose your
preferred screenshot shape (such as a rectangle, oval, or heart).

Take a Partial Screenshot with Knuckle Gestures

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The figures are for reference only.

1 Knock on the screen with a single knuckle and hold to draw an enclosed shape around the
part of the screen that you wish to capture. Make sure that your knuckle does not leave
the screen.
2 The screen will display the motion of your knuckle. From there, feel free to:
• Drag the frame to the desired position, or resize it.
• Touch any of the shape options on the toolbar to change the shape of the captured
area.

3 Touch to save the screenshot.

Use a Shortcut to Take a Partial Screenshot

1 Swipe down from the upper right edge of the screen to display Control Panel, touch
to expand the shortcut switch panel (depending on your device model), touch the triangle
icon next to Screenshot, and then touch Partial screenshot in the pop-up.
2 Follow the onscreen instructions to draw an enclosed shape with your finger around the
part of the screen that you wish to capture.
3 The screen will display the motion of your finger. From there, feel free to:
• Drag the frame to the desired position, or resize it.

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• Touch any of the shape options on the toolbar to change the shape of the captured
area.

4 Touch to save the screenshot.

Take a Scrolling Screenshot

Use Scrollshot to capture a memorable chat, article, or essential work document that can't
display in full on the screen, and share with others.

Use a Knuckle to Take a Scrolling Screenshot

The figures are for reference only.

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1 Tap a single knuckle against the screen and hold to draw an "S". Your device will
automatically scroll to the bottom of the page to capture all of the content in a single
screenshot.
2 You can touch the screen at any time to stop the scrolling.

Use a Shortcut to Take a Scrolling Screenshot

1 Swipe down from the upper right edge of the screen to display Control Panel, touch
to expand the shortcut switch panel (depending on your device model), touch the triangle
icon next to Screenshot, and then touch Scrollshot in the pop-up. Your device will
automatically scroll to the bottom of the screen to capture all of the content within a
single screenshot.
2 You can touch the screen at any time to stop the scrolling.

Swipe down on the Thumbnail to Take a Scrolling Screenshot

The figures are for reference only.

Once you take a screenshot, a thumbnail will appear in the lower left corner. You can
continue to take a scrolling screenshot.

1 Swipe down on the thumbnail. Your device will automatically scroll to the bottom of the
screen to capture all of the content within a single screenshot.
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2 You can touch the screen at any time to stop the scrolling.

Record the Screen

Capture action onscreen to create sharable videos, to show off your gaming skills, compose
tutorials, and do so much more.

Use a Key Combination to Start Screen Recording

Press and hold the Power and Volume up buttons simultaneously to start screen recording. To
stop recording, press and hold both buttons again.

Use a Shortcut to Start Screen Recording

1 Swipe down from the upper right edge of the screen to display Control Panel, touch
to expand the shortcut switches panel (depending on your device model), and touch
Screen Recorder to start screen recording.
2 To stop the recording, touch the timer at the top of the screen.
3 The recording will be saved in Gallery.

Use Two Knuckles to Start Screen Recording

1 Before using knuckle gestures, use either of the following methods to enable this feature
(depending on your device model):
• Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Shortcuts & gestures > Record screen, and
enable Record screen.
• Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Motion control > Take screenshot, and
enable Smart screenshot.

2 Knock the screen twice in quick succession with two knuckles to start a screen recording.
To stop recording, knock twice as before.

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Record Your Voice During Screen Recording

Touch the microphone icon to enable or disable the microphone while recording the screen.

• When the microphone is enabled (i.e. it is displayed as ), you can record your voice
while recording the screen.

• When the microphone is disabled (i.e. it is displayed as ) you'll only be able to record
system sounds, such as audio and video playback.

Show or Hide Touches During Screen Recordings

While recording your screen, you can choose whether or not you would like to show touches.

Touch next to the red timer at the top of the screen, and enable or disable Show
touches, during the recording.

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Use Celia Keyboard

Celia Keyboard is a secure and intuitive keyboard developed by Huawei. It supports efficient
voice inputs, smooth handwriting, as well as 170+ input languages.
If Celia Keyboard is not yet installed on your device, search for and install it in AppGallery.
Go to Settings > System & updates > Language & input and set Celia Keyboard as the
default keyboard.

The figures are for reference only.

Text Input
Keyboard input
As you begin typing with Celia Keyboard, a text box will display, where you can select
predicted words.
Voice input
Turn your speech into instant text.

• Touch and hold down on to go to the voice input screen.

• On the voice input screen, touch to select your preferred language.

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This feature is only available in some countries and regions.

Rich Media Input

• On the keyboard, touch and hold , then touch and select different emojis.

• On the keyboard, touch and hold , then touch and select different emoticons.

Switch to Another Input Language

Touch and hold in the lower left corner and select English(United States) or More

languages… in the pop-up menu. Alternatively, touch to quickly switch input language.

Celia Keyboard Settings

Set the skin

On the input keyboard, go to > Theme and select a skin.

Set the font

On the input keyboard, go to > Settings > Fonts and select a font.

Set the Mechanical Keyboard

On the input keyboard, go to > Mechanical keyboard and toggle on the Mechanical
keyboard switch.
To switch back to the normal keyboard, toggle off the Mechanical keyboard switch.
Some devices do not support the mechanical keyboard.

Multi-Window
Edit the Multi-Window Dock
Edit apps in the Multi-Window dock, by adding or removing them, or rearranging their order,
to customize the dock to your heart's content!

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The figures are for reference only.

Swipe inward from the left or right edge of your tablet and hold to bring up the Multi-
Window dock. From there, feel free to:

• View apps that support Multi-Window: Touch to find apps that support Multi-
Window in the More apps section.

• Add apps: Go to > to enter the editing screen. Then touch the apps you wish to

add to the Multi-Window dock, and touch .

• Move apps: Go to > to enter the editing screen, touch and hold down on an app

icon in the Multi-Window dock, drag it to your desired position in the dock, and touch .

• Remove apps: Go to > to enter the editing screen, touch in the upper right

corner of an app icon in the Multi-Window dock, and touch .

The Multi-Window dock is enabled by default. To disable it, go to Settings > Accessibility
features > Multi-Window, and turn off the Multi-Window dock switch.

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Use the Floating Window

Open a floating window while gaming, and you can chat with a friend without missing a
second of the action.

The figures are for reference only.

To open a floating window:

• Swipe inward from the left or right edge of your tablet and hold to bring up the Multi-
Window dock. Then touch any app in the dock to open it as a floating window.
• Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to enter the Recent tasks screen, and touch the

icon in the top right corner of an app preview to open the app as a floating window.
To relocate the floating window:
Drag the bar at the top of the floating window to move the window to the desired location.
To resize the floating window:
Drag the bottom edge, two sides, or bottom corners of the floating window to resize it.
If you reduce the floating window to the smallest possible size, and then release the
window, it will automatically shrink into a small floating window that remains fixed to
the upper right corner of the screen.

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To minimize a floating window, perform any of the following:

• Touch at the top of the floating window.

• Touch and hold down on the bar at the top of the floating window, and quickly drag it to
the left or right.
• Touch and hold down on the bar at the top of the floating window, and drag it to the left
or right screen edge.
To return to full-screen mode, perform any of the following:

• Touch at the top of the floating window.

• Touch and hold down on the bar at the top of the floating window, and quickly drag it
upwards.
• Touch and hold down on the bar at the top of the floating window, and drag it up to the
status bar.
To close a floating window, perform any of the following:

• Touch at the top of the floating window.

• Touch and hold down on the bar at the top of the floating window, and quickly drag it
downwards.
• Touch and hold down on the bar at the top of the floating window, and drag it down to

at the bottom of the screen.

To switch to Split-screen mode: If you are not on the home screen, touch and hold down

on at the top of the floating window, and drag it to the left or right edge (in
landscape mode) or the top or bottom edge (in portrait mode) of the screen.

Find and Switch Between Floating Windows for Apps

You can quickly find and switch between floating windows for apps using the floating
window management function.

1 Make sure that you have opened floating windows for multiple apps and minimized them
into the floating ball.
2 Touch the floating ball to display all floating window previews:
• Browse through the floating window previews: Swipe up or down to find the
floating window preview of the app you are looking for.
• Display the floating window for an app: Touch the floating window preview of the
app to display it in a floating window.

• Close the floating window for an app: Touch on the floating window preview to
close it.

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Open an Attachment in a Floating Window

You can open a link or attachment within specific apps (such as Email and Notepad) in a
floating window.
This feature is unavailable in some apps.

1 Open the Email app.

2 Touch a link or attachment in the Email app to open it in the floating window.
• Open a link: Touch a link in the Email app to display it in a floating window.
• Open an attachment: Touch an attachment (such as a document, image, or video) in
the Email app to display it in a floating window.

Split the Screen, to Multi-Task Away

Open apps in split-screen mode, for seamless multi-tasking at all times.

• The figures are for reference only.

• Split-screen mode is only supported in certain apps.

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Split the Screen

1 After opening an app from the home screen, swipe inward from the left or right edge of
your tablet and hold, to bring up the Multi-Window dock.
2 Hold down on an app in the dock, drag it on to the screen, and release.

Common Operations in Split-Screen Mode

When in split-screen mode, feel free to:

• Switch split screens: Touch and hold down on at the top of a split screen until this
split screen shrinks, then drag this split screen to the other split screen and release, to
switch split screens.

• Adjust the split screen ratio: Drag or between the two split screens to adjust the
relative size of each split screen.
• Save split-screen combinations: Save common split-screen combinations to the home

screen, and tap to apply them. Touch or between the two split screens, and touch
Save combo to save the split-screen combination to your home screen. Touch the split-
screen combination icon on the home screen to apply it right away.

• Switch a split screen to a floating window: Touch and hold down on near the top of
a split screen, and drag it to the left or right (in portrait mode) or downwards (in landscape
mode).

• Exit split-screen mode: Drag or between the two split screens, until the other
split screen disappears.

Drag and Drop Between Apps with Multi-Window

Use the Multi-Window feature to easily drag and drop images, text, and documents between
apps.
• Drag and drop an image: When taking notes with Notepad, open Files, select the photo
you want to add, and drag it into the Notepad editor.
• Drag and drop text: When sending an SMS message, open Notepad, touch and hold the
text you want to send, and drag it into the message text input box.
• Drag and drop a document: When writing an email, open Files, select the document you
want to attach, and drag it into the email editor.
Not all apps fully support drag-and-drop with Multi-Window.

Shrink an App Window or Split the Screen

In full-screen mode, you can shrink the app screen to turn it into a floating window, or create
a split screen with another app as well, at any time.
This feature is unavailable in some apps.
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Before using this feature, go to Settings > System & updates > System navigation, and
select Gestures.
Shrink the app window

When an app is displayed in full-screen mode, swipe up from the bottom to in the top
right corner of the screen, to display the app as a small floating window. The small floating
window will automatically display in Landscape mode, when you shrink a video or game app
in landscape mode.
Small floating windows in Landscape mode are only supported in certain apps.

The figures are for reference only.

You can try the following:

• To minimize a floating window, hold down on the window, and drag it to the left or right
edge of the screen, or quickly drag it to the left or right.

• To close a floating window, hold down on the window, drag it to at the bottom of
the screen, or quickly drag it downwards.
• To open in full-screen mode, hold down on the window, drag it to the top of the screen,
or quickly drag it upwards.

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• To enlarge the small floating window, tap on it.
If you drag the bottom edge, two sides, or bottom corners of the standard-sized floating
window to reduce the window to the smallest possible size, and then release the window,
it will automatically shrink into a small floating window that remains fixed to the upper
right corner of the screen.
Split the screen

1 When an app is displayed in full-screen mode, swipe up from the bottom to or in

the top left corner of the screen.
2 Then open another split-screen-capable app to display both apps in split-screen mode.

Enable App Multiplier

App Multiplier displays two windows (home screen and content screen) within an app, for
easier multi-tasking when your tablet is in landscape orientation.
Certain apps do not support App Multiplier.

1 Go to Settings > Display & brightness > App Multiplier, or Settings > Apps & services >
App Multiplier (depending on your device model). Then turn on the switch next to the
app you wish to enable App Multiplier for.
2 Open the app that has App Multiplier enabled. The app home screen will then display in
the center of the screen.
3 Touch any content on the app home screen. The home screen will be relocated to the left
side of the screen, and the content screen within the app will display in a new window to
the right.
If the home screen entry does not display any additional content, the app will continue to
display as a single window. You can navigate by swiping up and down or left and right in
any blank area on the screen.

Floating Window Display

Floating window display makes certain apps that do not support Landscape mode easier to
use. To enable this feature:

1 Go to Settings > Display & brightness > App Multiplier, follow the onscreen
instructions, and touch Floating window display.
2 Enable Floating window display.
Please make sure your device has been updated to the latest system version.

Adjust App Multiplier Windows

When using App Multiplier, feel free to adjust the windows to suit your needs, such as
switching the left and right panes, or turning a window into a floating window.
Switching the left and right panes: When App Multiplier mode is enabled with a dual-

pane display, a slider will appear above both the left and right windows. Holding and
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dragging the slider to the left or right will switch the left and right panes. Any switching
operation will only apply to the current task, and will not affect how other tasks are
displayed.
Creating a floating window: When an app with App Multiplier enabled is displaying in

dual-window mode, you can touch the slider above a window, hold and drag it to move
the window to the center of the screen, and release once the floating window appears.
Touching the slider above the floating window, and holding and dragging it back returns it to
the parallel view.

Adjusting the window sizes: Touch and hold between the windows, and slide left or
right.

Unlinking the two windows: Touch at the top of the screen.

Some products do not support adjusting the window sizes or unlinking the windows.

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Super Device
Switch Seamlessly Between Screens, with Super Device
Use Super Device for multi-device collaboration with just a tap, to turn all of your smart
devices into one cohesive unit. For example, when you go home, you can continue watching
a movie on your HUAWEI Vision, by picking up right from where you had left off on your
tablet; when you return to the office, you can continue to edit the same documents on your
computer, by picking up right from where you had left off on your tablet.

The figures are for reference only.

Set Super Device Before Getting Started

Before using Super Device, enable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi on your tablet, and log in to your
HUAWEI ID.
Make sure that the screens of your other devices remain on, and apply the following settings
on these devices:

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Device types supported by Super Device may vary by product.

• Phone: Enable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.

• Computer: Enable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, and make sure that it is logged in to the same
HUAWEI ID as your tablet.
• Vision or Monitor: Enable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.
• Smart speaker or printer: Make sure that it is connected to the same LAN as your tablet,
paired in AI Life with your tablet, and logged in to the same HUAWEI ID.

Enter the AI Life home screen, go to , and follow the onscreen instructions to
complete the connection.
• Earphones or glasses: Make sure that they are paired and connected to your tablet via
Bluetooth.
• Watch or band: Make sure that it is paired with your tablet via Huawei Health, and logged
in to the same HUAWEI ID.
If your tablet is not pre-installed with some relevant apps, download it from AppGallery.

Create Your Super Device, by Connecting to Nearby Devices

If you can't find Super Device in Control Panel, touch in the upper right corner, and
touch Show Super Device.

1 Log in to the same HUAWEI ID on the device to be collaborated and your tablet.
2 Swipe down from the upper right edge of your tablet to display Control Panel, and touch

or in Super Device to search for nearby devices to connect with.

3 Touch the device to be connected, or drag the device to be connected to this device, and
follow the onscreen instructions to complete the connection.

Transfer MeeTime Calls and Streaming Audio to Connected Devices

Use Super Device to transfer a streaming song, or MeeTime call from your tablet to another
device, and pick up from exactly where you had left off, without missing a beat.
MeeTime: This feature is only available in some countries and regions.

For instance, you can:

• Transfer MeeTime calls to Visions.
• Transfer music to Bluetooth earphones, speakers, glasses, and Visions.
Device types and transfers supported by Super Device may vary by product.

1 Swipe down from the upper right edge of the tablet to display Control Panel, and touch

in Super Device to search for nearby available devices, or go to > to bind a

new device.
2 Open an app running a task you wish to transfer (such as HUAWEI Video or HUAWEI
Music) on your tablet.
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3 In Super Device of Control Panel on your tablet, touch the target device to which you
wish to transfer the task, or drag the target device to this device, and follow the onscreen
instructions to complete the transfer.

The figures are for reference only.

Multi-Screen Collaboration on a Computer

Connect your tablet to a computer via Super Device to make office work more efficient and
collaborative. You can view and edit files, drag and drop files, copy and paste text, navigate
on your tablet with a mouse and keyboard, or navigate on your computer via a stylus, from
the Multi-screen Collaboration window on your computer or tablet.

1 Swipe down from the upper right edge of your phone to display Control Panel, and touch

or in Super Device to search for nearby devices to connect with.

2 Touch the name of the computer that you wish to connect to, or drag the icon for the
computer to the icon for your device, and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the
connection.
Once the connection is established, your tablet screen will display on the computer.
To end Multi-Screen Collaboration, touch the connected device on the Super Device screen
on your tablet.

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Copy and Paste Text or Pictures Across Devices

Copy and paste text or pictures between your phone and tablet using the shared clipboard to
make writing and creating posters even easier.

Enable Cross-Device Clipboard

1 Log in to the same HUAWEI ID on your phone and tablet.

2 Enable Bluetooth and connect to the same Wi-Fi network on both devices.
3 Go to Settings > Super Device > Cross-Device Clipboard and make sure that Cross-
Device Clipboard is enabled.
4 Copy text or a picture from one device to another.
This feature is supported by HUAWEI Notepad, Email, Gallery, Browser, and certain
third-party apps.

Copy and Paste Text or Pictures Across Devices

Copy and paste text

1 Touch and hold the text to be selected within an app (such as Notepad, Email, or

Browser) on a device until is displayed.

What happens after you touch and hold the text may vary between apps. Perform
operations as prompted.

2 Drag and to select just the words you want, or touch Select all.
3 Touch Copy or Cut as required.
4 On another device, touch and hold where you want to insert the text within an app (such
as Notepad or Email) and touch Paste.
Copy and paste pictures

1 Touch and hold the picture you want to copy within an app (such as Notepad or Email)
on a device and touch Copy.

You can also select a picture in your Gallery and go to > Copy to clipboard to copy it.
2 On another device, touch and hold where you want to insert the picture within an app
(such as Notepad or Email) and touch Paste.

Multi-screen Collaboration
Multi-Screen Collaboration Between Your Tablet and Computer
Connect your tablet to a HUAWEI computer, drag and drop content between them, and use
your keyboard and mouse to control both devices, to enjoy seamless efficiency at all times.

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• Features and operations may vary depending on the PC Manager version.

• It is recommended that you update PC Manager to the latest version by going to >
Check for updates.

Connect Your Tablet and Computer

Connect your tablet and computer, and enable Multi-Screen Collaboration using one of the
following methods:
Connect via PC Manager:

1 Swipe down from the upper right corner of the tablet to display Control Panel, enable
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and make sure that the tablet screen remains on.
2 Open PC Manager on the computer, and go to My devices > My tablet > Connect.
3 Place the tablet close to the computer, and select the tablet from the list of available
devices.
4 Follow the onscreen instructions on the tablet and computer to complete the connection.
Connect via Super Device:

1 Enable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on the computer, and log in to the same HUAWEI ID as that
logged in to on your tablet.
2 Swipe down from the upper right corner of the tablet to display Control Panel, and

enable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Touch or in Super Device to search for nearby
devices.
3 Touch the target device you wish to connect to, or drag the target device to the local
device, and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the connection.
Connect via a USB cable:

1 Swipe down from the upper right corner of the tablet to display Control Panel, enable
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and make sure that the tablet screen remains on.
2 Use a USB cable to connect the tablet to the computer.
3 Follow the onscreen instructions on the tablet and computer to complete the connection.
On the collaboration settings screen of PC Manager, click on Mirror, Extend, or Collaborate
to switch to the corresponding collaboration mode. Mirror is the default collaboration mode
when the devices are connected for the first time.

Turn Your Tablet into a Second Computer Screen

Once your tablet is connected to your computer, the tablet will serve as a secondary display
for your computer, giving you boundless room to work and browse. You can use the
computer's keyboard and mouse to navigate on the tablet, or even control the computer by
touch or stylus from the convenience of the tablet screen.

1 Open PC Manager on the computer, and go to My devices > My tablet to visit the
collaboration screen.
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2 Select Mirror or Extend to switch to the corresponding collaboration mode.

Mirror: Under this mode, the tablet will synchronously display the computer screen. You'll
be able to access computer apps and files from the tablet screen.
• Opening an app: Open File Explorer to view files and images.
• Browsing web pages: Open the browser on the computer to begin web browsing.
• If your tablet is connected to an external keyboard or stylus, you can use either to add
handwritten notes/sketches, or leave comments in files.
Extend: Under this mode, the tablet will serve as a secondary display for the computer,
with the two screens displaying different content. Feel free to drag an app window to the
tablet (by clicking and holding down on the app title bar), for example, to view a
reference document while composing a presentation.

Drag to Transfer Files Between Your Tablet and Computer

Once your tablet is connected to your computer, you'll be able to write and navigate on the
tablet using the computer's keyboard and mouse, as well as drag and drop text, images, and
files between the two devices.

1 Open PC Manager on the computer, and go to My devices > My tablet to visit the
collaboration screen.
2 Select Collaborate to switch to the corresponding collaboration mode.
3 The computer's keyboard and mouse can then be used to perform the following
operations on the tablet:
Accessing tablet apps and files
• Opening an app: Click on an app in the tablet window to open it.
• Web browsing: Use the mouse scroll wheel to browse web pages in the tablet
window.
• Inputting text: Use the input method on your computer to enter text on the tablet.
Dragging and dropping files between your tablet and computer
• From the computer to the tablet: Use the mouse or touchpad to select the desired
text, images, or files, and hold and drag them to the tablet.
For example: Drag and drop an image on your computer to an open note in the tablet
window, and continue editing on your tablet.
• From the tablet to the computer: Use the mouse or touchpad to select the desired
text, images, or files, hold down on the selected items until thumbnails float, and drag
the items to the computer.
For example, drag an image or text from Notepad in the tablet window, drop it into an
open document on your computer, and continue editing on your computer.
When the target window supports dragged files, the icon in the upper left corner of
the floating window will change to a plus sign (+). If filing dragging is not supported,
the icon will change accordingly.

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Modify Your Collaboration Settings

Once your tablet is connected to your computer, you'll be able to modify the settings to suit
your needs:
Screen position: Open the PC Manager collaboration screen, and go to Settings > Screen
position to change the settings for Screen position.
For example, if Right is selected, you'll need to drag from the right edge of the computer
screen to the tablet, or drag from the left edge of the tablet screen to the computer, when
you attempt to drag an app window, drag files, or use the mouse to navigate on both the
computer and tablet.
Display settings: Open the PC Manager collaboration screen, go to Settings > Display, to
change the settings for Tablet sidebar and Resolution. When you touch and hold down on
sidebar buttons on the tablet, pop-ups will display.
Audio output: You can select an audio output device in any of the following ways:
On your computer:
• Open the PC Manager collaboration screen, go to Settings > Audio output, and select the
audio output device name.

• Click on in the lower right corner of the taskbar to enter Control Panel, click on the
triangle icon next to Multi-Screen Collaboration, and select the audio output device name.
On your tablet:
• Swipe down from the upper left corner of the tablet to display Notification Panel, and
touch Play audio on tablet or Play audio on computer in the Multi-Screen
Collaboration section in Notification Panel.
• Swipe down from the upper edge of the tablet to display the status bar, touch the

collaboration capsule , and select the audio output device name in Audio output.
The above settings may vary by collaboration mode. If some options are grayed out, it
means that the settings cannot be modified under the current collaboration mode.

Disconnect Your Tablet from Your Computer

Once you've finished using Multi-Screen Collaboration, you can end the connection between
your devices in any of the following ways:
On your computer:
• Open PC Manager on the computer, and go to My devices > My tablet > Disconnect, or
My devices > My tablet > End collaboration.

• Click on in the lower right corner of the taskbar to enter Control Panel, and click on
the Multi-Screen Collaboration icon to end the connection.
On your tablet:

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• Swipe down from the upper edge of the tablet to display the status bar, touch >
Disconnect.
• Swipe down from the upper left corner of the tablet to display Notification Panel, and
touch Disconnect in the Multi-Screen Collaboration section in Notification Panel.
• Swipe down from the upper right corner of your tablet to display Control Panel, and touch
the device name in the Super Device panel.

• Touch in the tablet sidebar.

If your tablet and computer are connected via a USB cable, simply remove the cable to end
the connection.

Multi-screen Collaboration Between Your Phone and Tablet

Connect your phone and tablet to use Multi-screen Collaboration for cross-device operations,
such as to display your phone screen on the tablet, use your phone apps on the tablet, drag
files across the two devices, copy and paste text, and edit a file from your phone on the
tablet.

The figures are for reference only.

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Connect Your Tablet and Phone

Only certain phones support this feature.

Connect your phone and tablet and enable Multi-Screen Collaboration using one of the
following methods (depending on your device model):
Connect over Bluetooth:

1 Swipe down from the upper right edge of your tablet to display Control Panel, touch
to expand the shortcut switch panel (depending on your device model), and enable Multi-
Screen Collaboration.
2 Swipe down from the upper right edge of the phone to display Control Panel, and enable
Bluetooth.
3 Hold your phone close to your tablet and follow the onscreen instructions to establish a
connection.
Scan a QR code to connect:

1 Open Multi-Screen Collaboration on your tablet, and touch Scan to connect on the
Multi-Screen Collaboration screen.
2 Ensure that your phone is connected to the Internet and connect your phone and tablet as
prompted.
Connect by tapping against an NFC-capable keyboard:
You can tap your phone against the standard NFC-capable keyboard that comes with your
tablet to enable Multi-screen Collaboration.

1 Make sure that your tablet has been paired with the keyboard.

2 Swipe down from the upper right edge of your phone to display Control Panel, touch
to expand the shortcut switch panel (depending on your device model), and enable NFC.
3 Tap the NFC area at the back of your phone (near the rear cameras) against the NFC area
of the keyboard until your phone vibrates or plays a tone.
4 Follow the onscreen instructions on your phone and tablet to complete the connection.
Connect via Super Device:

1 Enable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi and log in to the HUAWEI ID on your phone.
2 Swipe down from the upper right edge of the tablet to display Control Panel, and enable
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
If you have not logged in to your HUAWEI ID on your tablet or you are not using the
same HUAWEI ID, go to Settings > Super Device > This device > Visible to, and
selectAll nearby devices.

3 Swipe down from the upper right edge of the phone to display Control Panel, and touch

in Super Device to search for nearby available devices or touch > to bind a
new device.

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4 Touch the name of the tablet or drag the tablet to the local device, and follow the
onscreen instructions to complete the connection.

Access Phone Apps and Files from Your Tablet

After connecting your phone with your tablet, navigate on your phone from the convenience
of the tablet screen, such as browsing phone apps and files, viewing phone notifications
(such as SMS messages), and making or answering phone calls.
When your phone screen is unlocked, you can perform the following operations in the phone
window on your tablet:
• Open Phone to make a call by dialing a number.
• Open Messaging to view and reply to SMS messages.
• Open Gallery or Files to view photos, videos, and files, as well as to play video or audio
files from your phone.
• Swipe down from the upper left edge of your phone or tablet to display the notification
panel or touch to switch between playback devices.
• If your tablet is connected to an external keyboard or a stylus, you can use it to input text
and control the phone window on your tablet.

Drag to Transfer Files Between Your Phone and Tablet

1 Open Gallery or Files, and touch and hold a picture, video, or document.
2 Select more files if needed, touch and hold any of the selected files, then drag them when
an icon for dragging files appears.
For example, you can:
• Drag to transfer files in Gallery or Files between your phone and tablet.
• Drag to transfer files in Files between your phone and tablet.
• Drag a picture, text, or file from your phone to an open document on your tablet, such as a
Microsoft Office document, memo, or email.

Disconnect Your Phone from Your Tablet

After you have finished using Multi-Screen Collaboration, you can disconnect your devices
using the following methods:

• In the Multi-screen Collaboration window on your tablet, touch .

• Touch , and touchDisconnect.
• Swipe down from the upper left edge of your tablet to display the notification panel, and
touch Disconnect.
• Swipe down from the upper right edge of your phone to display Control Panel, and touch
the name of your tablet in Super Device.

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Huawei Share
Pin Frequently-Used Sharing Methods to the Top
Pin your frequently-used sharing methods (such as Bluetooth or email) to the top of the
system sharing box, to share files and content with friends, colleagues, and loved ones with
greater ease.

1 Touch and hold down on the file to be shared, and touch .

2 In the app sharing area, swipe left to the last screen, and touch or go to All >
(depending on your device model).
3 Touch the sharing method to be pinned to the top. Some apps include multiple sharing
methods. You can also add a sharing method as needed.

4 In the top area, drag to sort the sharing methods, and touch or Done (depending on
your device model).
You can also touch a sharing method pinned to the top to unpin it.

Easy Print
Print Files with Huawei Print
Your tablet comes with Huawei Print, which detects nearby printers, allowing you to touch to
print images and documents from it!

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The figures are for reference only.

Effortless File Printing, with Huawei Print

1 Enable Wi-Fi on your tablet and make sure that the printer is connected to the same Wi-
Fi network as your tablet or that Wi-Fi Direct is enabled.
2 To print files stored in different locations on your tablet:

• Gallery: Open an image or select multiple images in Gallery, and go to Share >
or More > Print or export as PDF.
• Notepad: Open a note in Notepad, and go to More > Print.
• Files: Select one or more files in Files, and go to Share > Print.

3 Touch Select, and select your desired printer from the printer list. Then set the number of
copies, color, paper size, and other options on the preview screen, and touch PRINT.
If you've used Huawei Print, the printer that has been used last time will automatically
connect during printing.

Once printing starts, a print floating ball will display on your tablet screen . To continue
printing, open the images and documents to be printed, and touch the print floating ball to
add printing tasks to the queue.

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Remotely Print Files with Huawei Print

If you own a Huawei printer, you can remotely print files from your tablet, via Huawei Print.

1 Add a printer to the AI Life app on your tablet.

2 When you are away from your printer, you can remotely print files by referring to
Effortless File Printing, with Huawei Print.
If your tablet is not pre-installed with some relevant apps, download it from AppGallery.

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Camera and Gallery
Take Photos
Take Photos

The figures are for reference only.

1 Open Camera.
2 You can then:
• Focus: Touch the location you want to focus on.

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To adjust focus and metering separately, touch and hold the viewfinder and drag the
respective frame or ring to the desired location.

• Adjust brightness: Touch the viewfinder. When the symbol appears next to the
focus frame, drag it up or down.
• Zoom in or out: On the viewfinder, pinch in or out, or drag the zoom slider.
• Select a camera mode: Swipe up, down, left, or right across the camera mode options.

• Turn the flash on or off: Touch and select (Auto), (On), (Off), or

(Always on).

If you select (Auto) and the camera detects that you are in a dimly lit
environment, a flash icon will appear in the viewfinder and the flash will be
automatically turned on when you take a photo.
These features may not be available in some camera modes.

3 Touch the shutter button to take a photo.

Use the Floating Shutter to Take Photos

You can enable the floating shutter to display it in the camera viewfinder, and drag it
anywhere you like to take photos quickly.

1 Go to Camera > and enable Floating shutter.

2 The floating shutter will then be displayed in the viewfinder. You can drag it anywhere you
like.
3 Touch the floating shutter to take a photo.

Take Timed Photos

The camera timer allows you to set a countdown so you can get into position after you have
touched the shutter button.

1 Go to Camera > > Timer and select a countdown.

2 Return to the viewfinder and touch the shutter button. Your tablet will take a photo when
the countdown ends.

Use Audio Control to Take Photos

You can use your voice to take photos without having to touch the shutter button.

1 Go to Camera > > Audio control, and select an option.

2 Go back to the viewfinder, then say your command to take a photo.

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Record Videos
Record Videos
1 Open Camera, and select Video mode.
2 Adjust the following settings:
• Zoom in or out: Pinch in or out on the viewfinder, or drag the zoom slider.
• Focus: Touch the location that you wish to focus on. Touch and hold down on the
viewfinder to lock the exposure and focus.

• Turn the flash on or off: Touch , and select (steady on) or (off).
When using the front camera to record a video in low-light conditions, you can set the

flash to (steady on). The camera will help compensate for the lack of light in your
environment.

• Adjust the beauty effects: Touch and drag the slider to adjust the beauty settings.

• Adjust the video resolution and frame rate: Go to > Video resolution, and select
your desired resolution. A higher resolution will result in a higher quality video with a
larger file size.

You can go to > Frame rate to select your desired frame rate.

• Enhance video colors and contrasts: Touch , and enable HDR Vivid.
Once this feature is enabled, the colors and contrasts in the video will be improved.
However, playing the video on an incompatible device or using incompatible software
may result in sub-optimal effects. Please exercise caution when enabling this feature.

• Select a space-saving video format: Touch , and enable High efficiency format.
Once this feature is enabled, your tablet will use a video format that takes up less
storage space. However, this may result in other devices being unable to play the video.
Please exercise caution when enabling this feature.
Some of these features may not be supported on your device. Changing a specific
setting will sometimes cause other settings to change as well.

3 Touch to begin recording.

If you are using the rear camera to record a video, touch and hold down on or to
gradually zoom in or out.

Touch to take a shot of the current frame.

4 Touch to pause, and touch to stop recording.

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Shoot 4K UHD Videos

Your tablet supports 4K Ultra HD (UHD) video recording, allowing you to record in even
greater clarity.

1 Open Camera and select Video mode.

2 Go to > Video resolution and select the 4K resolution.

Beauty mode, filters, and special effects are not supported at 4K, and will be
automatically disabled when you select the 4K resolution.

3 Return to the Video screen and touch to start recording.

A higher resolution will result in a higher quality video, but will also take up more
storage space.

Time-Lapse Photography
Use Time-Lapse to Create a Short Video
You can use Time-lapse to capture images slowly over several minutes or even hours, then
condense them into a short video. This allows you to capture the beauty of change –
blooming flowers, drifting clouds, and more.

1 Go to Camera > More and select Time-lapse mode.

2 Place your tablet in position. To reduce camera shake, use a tripod to steady your tablet.

3 Touch to start recording, then touch to end the recording.

The recorded video is automatically saved to Gallery.

Adjust Camera Settings

Adjust Camera Settings
You can adjust the camera settings to take photos and videos more quickly.
The following features may not be available in some camera modes.

Adjust the Aspect Ratio

Go to Camera > > Aspect ratio and select an aspect ratio.

This feature is not available in some modes.

Enable Location Tags

To enable Location tag, enable Location Services for your tablet first, then go to Camera >

. Your photos and videos will then be tagged with location information.
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You can touch and swipe up on a photo or video in Gallery to view its shooting location.
To enable Location Services on your tablet:

• Swipe down from the upper right edge of the tablet to display Control Panel, touch to
expand the shortcut switches panel (depending on your device model), and enable
Location.
• Go to Settings > Location and enable Access my location.

Use the Assistive Grid to Compose Your Photos

Use the assistive grid to help you line up the perfect shot.

1 Enable Assistive grid. Grid lines will then appear in the viewfinder.
2 Place the subject of your photo at one of the intersecting points, then touch the shutter
button.

Use Mirror Reflection

When using the front camera, touch , then enable or disable Mirror reflection.
When Mirror reflection is enabled, the image will appear as you see yourself in the
viewfinder, instead of flipped.
When Mirror reflection is disabled, the image will be flipped, so it's the opposite of what
you see in the viewfinder.

Mute the Shutter Sound

Enable Mute to mute the camera shutter sound.
This feature is only available in some countries and regions.

Use the Horizontal Level for Better Compositions

Enable Horizontal level to display a horizontal guiding line on the viewfinder.
When the dotted line overlaps with the solid line, it indicates that the camera is parallel with
the horizontal level.

Custom Camera Mode

You can customize the layout of the Camera mode screen as you prefer, by moving the
frequently used modes to the camera home screen, or adjust the mode sequence.
Photo, Video, or Portrait (or Beauty) cannot be moved to More. Actual usage shall
prevail.

1 Go to Camera > More, touch to enter the mode editing screen.

2 Touch and hold a mode, and drag it to the desired position. You can move a mode on the
More screen to the camera home screen, or move a mode on the home screen to More,
or adjust the layout of the mode screen based on the use frequency of the modes.

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Mode with a icon can be deleted simply by touching this icon.

3 Touch to save the layout.

To restore a deleted mode, go to Camera > More, touch , and touch ADD.

Manage Gallery
Make Quick Searches in Gallery

Quickly Search for Images in Gallery

Quickly locate an image by searching with keywords, such as a date, food, or category, in
Gallery.

1 Go to Gallery, touch the search bar at the top of the screen, then type in a keyword (such
as "food" or "scenery") or touch a suggested word to start searching.
2 Thumbnails of images related to that keyword will be displayed, and more keywords will
be suggested. Touch a suggested keyword or enter more keywords for more precise
results.

Quickly Search for Videos in Gallery

Your tablet automatically analyzes and categorizes videos in Gallery when charging and with
the screen off. Suggested keywords will be displayed in the search bar for quick results on
related topics.

1 Go to Gallery, touch the search bar at the top of the screen, then type in a keyword (such
as "food" or "scenery") or touch a suggested word to start searching.
2 Thumbnails of videos related to that keyword will be displayed, and more keywords will
be suggested. Touch a suggested keyword or enter more keywords for more precise
results.
Key moments of videos in the search results will automatically be played in sequence for
you to see a preview.
Screenshots will not be analyzed.

Organize Albums
Organize images and videos into albums to easily sift through them.

Add Albums

1 Go to Gallery > Albums.

2 Touch , name the album, then touch OK.

3 Select the images or videos you want to add, and then move or copy them to the album.

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Sort Albums

1 Go to Gallery > Albums > and touch Sort albums.

2 Hold and drag next to the albums to adjust the order.

Touch Reset or go to > Reset to restore the default order.

Adjust the Album Display Style

Go to Gallery > Albums, touch or at the top, and select an album display style.

Change Album Covers

1 Go to Gallery > Albums and touch the album you want to set.

2 Go to > Change album cover and select the image you want to set as the album
cover.

Move Images and Videos

1 Open an album, then touch and hold to select the images and videos you want to move.

2 Touch > Move to album to select the desired album.

3 Once the items are moved, they will no longer be in their original album.
The All photos and Videos albums show all images and videos stored on your device.
Moving items across albums will not remove them from these albums.

Delete Photos and Videos

Touch and hold to select the desired photos, videos, or albums and go to Delete > Delete.
Some preset albums cannot be deleted, including All photos, My favorites, Videos, and
Camera.
Deleted photos and videos will be temporarily moved to the Recently deleted album for a
period of time, after which they will be permanently deleted.
To permanently delete photos and videos before the retention period expires, touch and hold
to select the desired photos or videos in the Recently deleted album and follow the onscreen
instructions.

Recover Deleted Images and Videos

In the Recently deleted album, touch and hold to select the items you want to recover, then

touch to restore them to their original albums.

If the original album has been deleted, a new one will be created.

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Add Images and Videos to Favorites

Open an image or video, then touch .

The item will appear in both its original album and the My favorites album.

Block Albums
Block third-party app albums to prevent them from being displayed in Gallery.

1 In the Others list, touch the album you want to block.

2 Go to > Block this album?.

Blocked albums can only be viewed in Files.
3 To unblock an album, open the Others list, touch View blocked albums, then touch
Unblock next to the album.
Only some albums in Others can be blocked.

Keep Gallery Images, Videos, and Albums Safe from Prying Eyes
Hide private images, videos, or albums in Gallery, for additional peace of mind.
First go to Gallery > Albums. From there, you can:
• Hide images or videos: Tap to open an album, touch and hold down to select images or

videos you wish to hide, and go to > Hide > OK.

• Hide a single album: Tap to open an album you wish to hide, and go to > Hide this
album > OK.

• View hidden images, videos, or albums: On the Albums tab, go to > Hidden items.

You can switch the view as needed, to find your desired items. In Hidden items, touch ,
and select Photo view or Album view.

• Unhide a single album: Touch the album that you wish to unhide, and go to >
Unhide.

• Unhide images or videos: In Hidden items, go to > Photo view, touch and hold down
to select the images or videos that you wish to unhide, and touch Unhide. These images
and videos will then be restored to their original albums.

Edit Pictures and Videos

Edit Images
Gallery offers a wide range of editing features for images.

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Basic Editing

1 Open Gallery, touch the image you want to edit, and then touch . You can then:
• Crop and rotate: Touch Crop, select a frame, then drag the grid or its corners to select
which part you want to keep. You can drag the image in the frame, or use two fingers
to zoom in or out to adjust the displayed part of the image.
To rotate the image, touch Crop and drag the angle wheel to the desired orientation.

To rotate the image by a certain degree or mirror flip the image, touch or .
• Add a filter effect: Touch Filter to select a filter.
• Adjust image effects: Touch Adjust to adjust the brightness, contrast, saturation, and
other aspects of the image.
• Other: Touch More to edit the image in other ways, such as by adding a color splash,
blur, doodle, or text element.
When using the Adjust or Filter feature, you can touch Compare to compare the image
before and after editing. Comparison is not supported in some editing modes.

2 Touch or to save the edits.

Add Stickers to Images

1 In Gallery, touch an image, then go to > More > Stickers.

2 Select a sticker and drag it anywhere you like. Touch and hold the dot on the corner of the

sticker and drag it to resize the sticker. Touch to delete the sticker.
You can also edit the text in some types of stickers. Touch the editable area which is
typically encircled with dash lines to enter the new text.

3 Touch to save your edits and touch to save the image.

Pixelate Images

1 In Gallery, touch an image, then go to > More > Mosaic.

2 Select a mosaic style and size to cover parts of the image.
3 To remove the mosaic, touch Eraser and wipe it off the image.

4 Touch to save your edits and touch to save the image.

Rename Images

1 In Gallery, touch the image thumbnail you want to rename.

2 Go to > Rename and enter a new name.

3 Touch OK.

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Collage
You can use the collage feature in Gallery to quickly combine multiple images into one for
easier sharing.

1 You can access the collage feature in the following ways (depending on your device
model):
• On the Discover tab, touch Create collage, select some images, then touch Create.

• On the Photos or Albums tab, touch and hold to select some images, then go to
> Collage.

2 Select a template. You can then:

• Relocate an image: Touch and hold the image and drag it to a different position.
• Adjust the displayed portion of an image: Slide on the image, or pinch in or out on it
so that only the part you want to see is displayed in the grid.

• Rotate an image: Touch the image, then touch to rotate it or to flip it.
• Add or remove borders: By default, borders are displayed between images and along
the grid edges. To remove them, touch Frame.

3 Touch to save the collage.

To view the saved collage, go to Albums > Collages.

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MeeTime
Use MeeTime to Make Calls
Use MeeTime to make high-quality video or voice calls with contacts who have Huawei
devices (such as phones and tablets), and share your screen during calls.
Thanks to the GPU Turbo technology, the video call resolution will be optimized
automatically when the network signal is weak. With intelligent algorithms, the other party
can see your face clearly even when making a video call at night or in dark environments.
• Please make sure your device has been updated to the latest system version.

• This feature is only available in some countries and regions.

• If your tablet is not pre-installed with the MeeTime app, download it from
AppGallery.

MeeTime Usage Tariff Instructions

• MeeTime only uses Wi-Fi or mobile data and will not be charged as calls by your carrier. It
is recommended that you use this feature over a Wi-Fi network.
• If you need to make a video call using mobile data, you can perform the following to save
on the amount of mobile data you use: On the MeeTime screen, touch your profile picture
in the upper right corner to access the Settings screen, then turn on the Data saver switch.
Data services are not supported on Wi-Fi only tablets.

Make a High-quality Video or Voice Call

Use MeeTime to make smooth and high-quality calls between Huawei devices such as
phones and tablets. You can enjoy clear video calls even in dark environments and adjust the
beauty level during video calls.

1 Open MeeTime and follow the onscreen instructions to activate and enable it.

2 In the MeeTime app, go to Contacts > MeeTime, and touch or next to a contact
who has enabled MeeTime on their devices to make a high-quality video or voice call.

3 During a video call, touch the screen and then touch > to access the Soften
function. Drag the slider left or right to adjust the beauty level.
• For better video calls, keep your tablet within 1 meter (3.3 feet) of you and ensure
that you are in a bright environment.
• The beauty mode is only supported by some products.

4 You can perform the following:

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• Touch to mute MeeTime.

• Touch to use the speaker.

• Touch to switch to a voice call.

• Touch to share the screen.

To view or manage your call logs, touch Calls.

Share Your Tablet Screen During a MeeTime Call

During a MeeTime video call, you can share your screen with the other party and doodle on
the screen. The other party will then be able to view your screen and your doodles on it.

1 During a video call, touch the screen, go to > , and follow the onscreen
instructions to share your screen.

While sharing your screen, touch to start doodling on your screen.

2 Touch to exit screen sharing.

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Initiate MeeTime Group Calls

With MeeTime group calls you can have a voice or video call with multiple users at the same
time.

The figures are for reference only.

Go to MeeTime and select one of the following methods to initiate a group call:

• Go to > Group call, select contacts that you want to invite, and touch Start call.

• During a one-on-one video call, tap the screen, go to > , add contacts, and then
touch Add members to call to initiate a group call.

• During a one-on-one voice call, touch > , add contacts, and then touch Add
members to call to initiate a group call.

During a group call, you can tap the screen and touch to display the shortcut panel.
From there, you can:

• Add call members: Go to > Add members, select contacts that you want to invite,
and touch Add members to call.

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• Beauty mode: Touch to adjust the beauty level during a video call.

• Share screen: Touch to share your screen with other members. When sharing your

screen, you can touch to write or doodle on the screen. To stop sharing your screen,

touch and then touch .

• Switch between voice and video calls: Touch to switch between voice and video calls.

• Some of these features are only supported in group video calls.

• Beauty mode is only supported on certain device models.

Set MeeTime Phone Numbers

You can use MeeTime with more than one of your phone numbers.

1 On the MeeTime screen, touch your profile picture icon in the upper right corner to
access the Settings screen.
2 Touch Number settings. You can then:

• Touch to add another phone number if only one phone number has been linked.

• Touch to delete any numbers or add new ones if multiple phone numbers have
been linked.
• In the list of Outgoing number (this device), select one of the added phone numbers
to set it as the default number.

Notepad
Create and Edit a Note
Capture an inspired idea before it's too late, with Notepad. You can also add checklists,
images, and web links to notes to make them more detailed and enriching.

Create a Note

1 Go to Notepad > Notes, touch , and enter the title and content.
2 If you need to change the text style or content typesetting, you can find the corresponding
feature in the editing toolbar at the bottom of the screen.

3 Once you're done editing, touch to save the note.

Add a Checklist
Add the work content and items you wish to purchase to the checklist. Once the checklist is
created, you can select annotations to organize your work and life with greater ease.
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When you create a note in Notepad, touch . From there, feel free to:
• Add an item to the list: Enter text after the hollow circle, and go to the next line to enter
another item.
• Mark an item as completed: Touch the hollow circle next to an item to mark the item as
completed.

Add Images to a Note

1 When creating a note in Notepad, touch , and select Take photo or Select from
Gallery to insert an image. Hold and drag to adjust the position of the added image
within the note.

2 Once you're done editing, touch to save the note.

Add Web Page Content to a Note

Add web page content or text to Notepad to quickly create a note. Touch the added web
page link in the note to open the web page and view the details.
Content sharing is not supported in all apps.

1 When browsing a web page, select the content you wish to share, such as a web page or
text on the web page.
2 Touch the share button, and select Notepad.
3 Add the shared content to an existing note, or create a new note, by following the
onscreen instructions.

Create Notes by Dragging Content from Other Apps

Drag text, images, and files to Notepad, from apps like HUAWEI Browser and Files, to create
informative notes in little time. You can also select and drag individual items (such as text,
images, audio and video files, and documents) all at a time within notes to create a new
note.
Drag-and-drop operations are only supported in certain apps.

1 Go to Notepad > Notes, and touch .

2 Select and drag the content that you wish to add (from the corresponding apps) to
Notepad.
• Drag from other apps: Open Files in either split-screen or floating window mode,
select the text, images, or files, and hold and drag them to the desired note.
• Drag between notes: Open another note in either split-screen or floating window
mode, select the desired items (including text, images, audio and video files, and
documents), and hold and drag them all at a time to the desired note.

3 When editing a note, you also select multiple types of items, and hold and drag these
items to relocate them within the note.
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4 Touch to save the note.

Create To-dos
You can create to-dos to keep a track of day-to-day essentials, such as daily shopping lists,
tasks at work, and household chores.

Add To-do Items and Set Reminders

Add to-do items and set time-based reminders for them.

1 Go to Notepad > To-dos, and touch .

2 Enter your to-do item, touch , specify a time for the to-do item, and touch OK.

3 Touch to mark the to-do item as important. If you have marked the to-do item as
important, you'll be prompted with a full-screen reminder when the screen is locked.
4 Touch Save.

Draw Graffiti and Handwrite Notes

Sketch and write to record sources of inspiration, and make your notes more vivid and
informative.

1 Go to Notepad > Notes, and touch .

2 Draw or write by following the instructions below:

• Touch to select a brush color.

• Touch to select the pen type (such as ballpoint pen or pen) and tip size.

• Touch to manually erase specific graffiti or handwriting. Touch again, and

select Clear to clear all graffiti or handwriting.

• Touch to select the note background.

• Touch to display horizontal lines.

• If your device is connected to a stylus, touch to block drawing graffiti or

handwriting by finger. After you do so, you'll only be able to edit the note with a
stylus.
Not all devices support all of these features.

3 Once you're done editing, touch to save the note.

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Scan a Document or Card

In Notepad, you can use your device's camera to scan an image or document, such as an ID
card, bank card, or other certificate, to save it as a note in Notepad, with an anti-theft
watermark.

Scan Documents to Create Notes

1 Go to Notepad > Notes, and go to > > Scan document.

2 Point the camera to the images or documents you wish to scan, and touch to scan
them one at a time, or consecutively.
3 Then go to Extract text > Save, select Save images and text or Save text only, and

touch
If your tablet does not have this option, it indicates that this feature is not supported.

Scan Cards and Certificates to Store Them Away

1 Go to Notepad > Notes, and go to > > Add card.

2 Point the camera to the certificates you wish to scan, and touch to scan them one at

a time, or consecutively. Touch to preview the scanned copies.

3 (Optional) If you wish to adjust the photo, touch in the upper left corner to return to

the scanning screen. Then touch the thumbnail, manually adjust the photo, and touch
to preview the scanned copy.
4 (Optional) To add a watermark to the scanned copy, touch Full-screen watermark or
Single watermark.

5 Touch to insert the modified scanned copy into the note.

6 Touch to save the note.

Search for and Sort Notes

Quickly Search for Notes

Use keywords, such as note titles, specific text content, or attachment names, to search for
notes within Notepad with newfound ease.

1 Open Notepad, touch the search bar at the top of the screen, and type in a keyword to
start searching.
2 Notes will display based on the keywords. You can continue to enter keywords for more
accurate searches.

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Add a Folder or Notebook

Create folders or notebooks to store different types of notes, and even add color-coded labels
to create digital notebooks in Notepad.
Go to Notepad, and touch All notes or All to-dos. From there, feel free to:
• Create a folder: Go to Manage > New folder, rename the folder, and touch Save.
• Create a notebook: Open any folder, touch New, select a color label, rename the
notebook, and touch Save.
To rename or delete a folder or notebook, go to Manage > Edit, and touch the folder or
notebook name to rename or delete it.
Folders and items in Exchange accounts cannot be edited.

Classify Notes and To-Dos by Category

Classify notes or to-dos into notebooks separated by folder and category, to reference
content with greater ease.

• Pin a note to the top: In the All notes list, swipe left on a note, and touch to pin it to
the top.

• Add a note to favorites: In the All notes list, swipe left on a note, and touch to add it
to favorites.
To view favorite items, touch All notes, and go to My favorites.
• Move a note or to-do to another notebook: In the All notes or All to-dos list, swipe left

on a note or to-do, touch , and select the target notebook.

Touch and hold down on a note or to-do item you wish to classify, select or swipe along

the check boxes of multiple items, and touch to move them by batch to the target
category.

Lock Notes
You can apply App Lock to Notepad or set a password for a note to protect your privacy.
• To lock the Notepad app, go to Settings > Security > App Lock, follow the onscreen
instructions to enter the screen lock password or custom app lock password, and enable the
switch next to Notepad.

• To lock a single note, go to Notepad > Notes, open the note you wish to lock, go to

> Add lock, follow the onscreen instructions to set a password, and touch .

To remove the note lock, open the note, and go to > Remove lock.
If your device supports fingerprint or face unlock, and you've enrolled your fingerprint or
facial data, you can use fast authentication by performing the following steps: Go to
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Notepad > > Settings > Note lock, and enable Unlock with Fingerprint ID and Unlock
with Face Recognition.

Share and Export Notepad Items

Share notes or to-dos in Notepad with others, and even export notes in image, TXT, and
other formats.

Share Notes or To-dos

• To share a single note or to-do: Open the note or to-do you wish to share in the All notes

or All to-dos list, and touch . Then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the
process.
You can share a note by touching Image, Text, or Send to another device.
• To share multiple notes: Touch and hold down on a note, select multiple notes you wish

to share in the All notes list, and touch . Then follow the onscreen instructions to
complete the process.

Export Notes

Go to Notepad > Notes, open the note you wish to export, and touch . From there, feel
free to:
• Export it as an image: Go to Image > Save image. You'll find the exported image in
Gallery.
• Export it as a document: Touch Export as document, and follow the instructions to select
the document format you need and complete the process.
To view notes that you have saved, open Files, search for and access Documents, and
touch NotePad.
The Export as document feature is not available for handwritten-only notes. Other types
of notes can be exported into TXT or HTML files when you select Export as document.

Delete Notes or To-dos

You can delete notes or to-dos in any of the following ways:

• In the All notes or All to-dos list, swipe left on a note or to-do, and touch to delete it.
• Touch and hold down on the note or to-do you wish to delete, select or swipe along the

check boxes of multiple notes or to-dos that you wish to delete, and touch .
Once deleted, you can touch All notes or All to-dos and go to Recently deleted to view the
deletion records. To restore a deleted item, touch and hold down on it, or go to its details

screen, and touch .

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HiNote
Take Notes the Easy Way
The Notes app provides a seamless digital handwriting experience, with intuitive note
management and personalized settings to help you organize your thoughts.

Create a Note
To create a note, open Notes and follow any of the methods below:

• Quickly creating a note: Touch in Quick note.

• Using a template: Touch in the upper right corner, touch New note, select Cover and
Paper, and touch Confirm.

• Importing to create a note: Touch in the upper right corner, select Import images or
Import PDF, and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the process.

Write Down a Note

The Notes app supports a range of brush styles and easy-to-use auxiliary tools, which allow
you to apply custom writing styles.
Open Notes to enter the note editing screen. From there, feel free to:

• Set brushes, and add brushes to favorites: Touch to directly use a brush, touch

again to enter the brush settings screen. Set the brush based on your needs, and touch .
To switch between brushes in favorites, open Show favorites bar.
• Pick colors from other apps: This feature allows you to pick up colors from other apps
when doodling on the screen or editing notes. In split-screen or floating window mode,

touch twice to enter the brush settings screen, and touch to pick the desired color
from the target app, for example, picking the color from an image in Gallery or Browser.

• Eraser: Touch to manually erase certain doodles or hand-written content. Touch

again to enter the eraser settings screen. Drag the slider below to adjust the eraser size,
and turn on the Erase strokes switch to erase all hand-written/hand-drawn content. Touch
Clear strokes to clear all hand-written/hand-drawn content. To restore this content, touch

the button at the top of the screen.

To adjust the size of the eraser by dragging the slider, please make sure that the Erase
strokes switch is turned off.

• Pressure-sensitive eraser: After connecting the stylus pen, touch twice to enter the
eraser settings screen, turn on the Pressure sensitive switch, and adjust the Sensitivity
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switch. While sketching or writing with the stylus pen, press the screen and pause for a
moment to trigger the eraser tool. After erasing the content, lift the stylus pen to resume
writing or sketching.
• Convert handwriting to graphics: This feature allows you to draw a perfect shape by

hand, using a single stroke, to mark key points. Touch , and draw a desired shape (such
as an arrow, circle, rectangle, or love), using a single stroke. When you finish the shape,
pause for 0.5s, and then the shape will be replaced with a perfect one.

• Magnify: Touch to zoom in on the editing screen. Drag the triangle icon in the lower
right corner of the text box to adjust the level of magnification, or move the text box to
select the magnification range.

• Enable mistouch prevention: Touch to avoid accidentally editing notes when you're
sketching, or drawing a shape with a single stroke.
The feature availability varies by device.

Typeset Notes
The Notes app supports mixed image and text content, making it remarkably easy to typeset
notes.
Open Notes to enter the note editing screen. From there, feel free to:

• Use the lasso tool: Touch , draw a circle to select the content to be edited, and drag it
freely to any location on the current page. You can also touch the content in the circle, to:
Select Convert to text, and select Copy text or Insert to relocate it to any location
onscreen.

Select Cut or Copy, and touch in the upper right corner to move the content to any
page in Pages.

• Edit an image: Touch to insert an image. Pinch two fingers together to rotate and
zoom in or out on the image. You can also touch the image to Custom crop it, Copy it, or
perform other operations. For example, you can select Custom crop to crop the image to
suit your needs.

• Manage pages: Swipe up with two fingers to add a page. You can also touch to

display a thumbnail, touch , and Copy then Paste, or Insert blank page to add a page.
You're also free to touch and hold down on a thumbnail to adjust the page sequence.

Manage Notes Using Folders

Use folders to classify notes by category, so that they be referenced with greater ease.
Enable Notes, and create a folder using either of the following methods:

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• Touch and hold down on a note, and drag it to another note. Doing so will create a new
folder.

• Touch , select New folder, enter a title, and touch OK.

The Notes home screen can display folders and individual notes by category. Touch >

to add notes or folders to your favorites. You can also touch to enter keywords
(such as titles or text) to find and reference notes with greater ease.

Sync Notes
Enable Cloud sync, and log in to any HUAWEI device to view and share notes at any time.

1 Open Settings, and log in to your HUAWEI ID on the device.

2 Open Cloud, enable Cloud sync for Notes, and upload data to the cloud.
All data in the Notes app will be automatically uploaded to the cloud. You can view and edit
notes on the cloud or on any device. Changes will be synced across all your devices.

Share and Export Notes

The Notes app makes it easy to share your notes with friends. It also allows you to export
notes as pictures, PDF files, and other file formats.
Open Notes. From there, feel free to share or export notes in any of the following ways:
• Sharing notes

Sharing an entire note: At the bottom of the note that you wish to share, go to > .

Alternatively, on the note editing screen, go to > . Then select Image or PDF.

Sharing a single page of a note: On the note editing screen, go to > Pages. In the

thumbnail of the page that you wish to share, go to > Share current page, and select
Image or PDF.
• Exporting notes

Exporting an entire note: At the bottom of the note that you wish to export, go to >

. Alternatively, on the note editing screen, go to > . Then select Image or PDF.

Exporting a single page of a note: On the note editing screen, go to > Pages. In the

thumbnail of the page that you wish to share, go to > Export current page, and select
Image or PDF.
You can view the exported images in Gallery. For exported PDF files, you can open Files,
and enter a file name keyword to search for and view exported notes.

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Print Notes

1 On the note list screen, open the note you wish to print.

2 Go to > , follow the onscreen instructions to set the printer and printing
parameters, and touch PRINT.

Lock Notes
Applying a lock to the Notes app gives an additional layer of protection, and unmatched
peace of mind.

1 Open Notes to enter the note editing screen.

2 Go to > Add lock, follow the onscreen instructions to add the lock, and touch .

To remove the note lock, open the Notes app, and go to > Remove lock.

Delete Notes

• Deleting a single note: Go to the All notes screen, and touch > Delete > Delete under
the note to be deleted.

• Deleting notes in batches: Go to the All notes screen, touch > Select notes, select the
notes to be deleted, and then touch Delete > Delete.
Deleted notes will be temporarily moved to Recently deleted for a period of time, after
which they will be permanently deleted.
To permanently delete a note during the retention period, go to the Recently deleted screen,

and touch > Permanently delete > Permanently delete under the note to be deleted.

Restore Notes

• Restoring a single note: Go to the Recently deleted screen, and touch > Restore under
the note to be restored.

• Restoring notes in batches: Go to the Recently deleted screen, touch > Select notes,
select the notes to be restored, and touch Restore.

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Display & Brightness
Use Eye Comfort Mode
Eye comfort mode can effectively reduce harmful blue light and adjust the screen to display
warmer colors, relieving eye fatigue and protecting your eyesight.

Enable or Disable Eye Comfort Mode

• Swipe down from the upper right edge of the screen to display Control Panel and touch

to expand the shortcut switches panel (depending on your device model). Enable or
disable Eye Comfort. Touch and hold Eye Comfort to access the settings screen.
• Go to Settings > Display & brightness > Eye Comfort and enable or disable Enable all
day.

Once Eye Comfort mode is enabled, will be displayed in the status bar, and the screen
will take on a yellow tint since less blue light is being emitted.

Set a Schedule for Eye Comfort Mode

Go to Settings > Display & brightness > Eye Comfort, enable Scheduled, then set Start and
End according to your preferences.

Adjust the Blue Light Filter in Eye Comfort Mode

Go to Settings > Display & brightness > Eye Comfort, enable Enable all day or set up
Scheduled, and adjust the slider under Filter level to customize how much blue light you
would like to be filtered.

Notifications & status bar

Notification and Status Icons
Network status icons may vary depending on your region or network service provider.
Supported features vary depending on the device model. Some of the following icons
may not be relevant to your tablet.

5G network connected 4G network connected

3G network connected 2G network connected

Full signal strength Roaming

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Data saver enabled No SIM card inserted

Hotspot enabled Hotspot connected

Hotspot disconnected Switching networks via Wi-Fi+

Wi-Fi network is faulty, unable to

Wi-Fi connected
connect to the Internet

Wi-Fi 6 network is faulty, unable

Wi-Fi 6 connected
to connect to the Internet

Wi-Fi 6+ network is faulty, unable

Wi-Fi 6+ connected
to connect to the Internet

Dual Wi-Fi connected, with the

Dual Wi-Fi connected
main Wi-Fi supporting Wi-Fi 6

Dual Wi-Fi connected, with the

Alarm set
main Wi-Fi supporting Wi-Fi 6+

Battery empty Low battery

Charging Fast charging

Super charging Wireless super charging

Wireless fast charging Regular wireless charging

Power Saving mode enabled Digital Balance enabled

Bluetooth enabled Bluetooth device battery

Bluetooth device connected VPN connected

Airplane mode enabled Do Not Disturb mode enabled

Location service enabled Eye Comfort enabled

Driving mode enabled Performance mode enabled

Headset connected Projection device connected

Calling VoLTE enabled

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Missed call New message

Silent mode Vibration pattern

Syncing data Data syncing failed

New email Event reminder

Apps using the camera Apps using the microphone

NFC enabled More notifications

Manage the Notifications and Status Bar

Pin App Notifications to the Top

You can pin app notifications to the top of the notification panel in either of the following
ways:
• Swipe down from the upper left edge of the screen to display the notification panel, swipe

left on a notification, and touch > Pin to top.

• Go to Settings > Notifications & status bar, locate and touch the app for which you wish
to pin notifications, and enable Pin to top.

Manage Notifications for Specific Apps

You can adjust the notification mode and ringtone of an app, or set the notification effect for
a specific type of notification.
Go to Settings > Notifications & status bar, touch an app to go to the notification
management details screen, and enable or disable notifications for the app. You can also set
the notification mode within the app as follows:
• Gentle notifications: When this switch is turned on, notifications will only display in
Notification Panel, and will not appear as banners, lock screen notifications, or status bar
icons, nor will your device ring or vibrate.
• Lock screen and Banners: Allows you to select the notification display method.
• Notification tone: Change the ringtone and vibration mode, such as Ring only and
Vibrate only.
• Allow interruptions: Once enabled for an app, your tablet will still be able to receive
notifications from this app in Do Not Disturb mode.
• Applying specific modes for different types of notifications: In the NOTIFICATION TYPE
section, touch an option (such as Service notifications) to enable or disable this type of
notification for the app. You can also set specific notification tones and notification display
methods for each type of notification.
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The notification types may vary by app.

You can also swipe down from the upper left edge of the screen to display Notification Panel,

swipe left on a notification, and go to > More settings to manage the app's
notifications.
Certain products do not support for the setting of vibration effects.

Hide Content of Notifications on the Lock Screen

After this feature is enabled, notifications will be displayed on the screen when the screen is
locked, but specific content will not be displayed. To protect your privacy, you can view the
content only after the screen is unlocked.
Use either of the following methods to enable this feature (depending on your device
model):
• Go to Settings > Notifications & status bar, and enable Hide notification content.
• Go to Settings > Notifications & status bar > Lock screen notifications, and select Hide
notification content.

Notifications Turn on Screen

Go to Settings > Notifications & status bar, and enable Wake screen. Your tablet will then
automatically turn on the lock screen when it receives a notification.

Disable App Notifications

If you do not want to be disturbed by notifications from an app, perform either of the
following:
• After you receive a notification from the app, swipe left on it in the notification panel, and

go to > Disable notifications.

• Go to Settings > Notifications & status bar, locate and touch the app for which you want
to disable notifications, then disable Allow notifications.
• Go to Settings > Notifications & status bar > Manage all, and turn off the switch next to
the app.

Set the Status Bar to Simple Display

Go to Settings > Notifications & status bar > Status bar, and enable Simple display. After
doing so, only the following frequently-used icons will display on the tablet status bar by
default: time, Wi-Fi network, mobile signal, and battery level.

Show the Carrier Name and Network Speed

Go to Settings > Notifications & status bar > Status bar, and enable Show carrier name
and Show network speed as needed, to reveal the network carrier information and Internet
access speed.

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This feature is not supported on Wi-Fi only tablets.

Biometrics & Password

Face Recognition
Face Recognition allows you to unlock your tablet or access locked apps with your facial
data.

Set up Face Recognition

1 Go to Settings > Biometrics & password > Face Recognition and enter your lock screen
password.
If you have not set a lock screen password, set a 6-digit PIN or touch Change unlock
method to set up another type of password.
2 Touch Add facial profile.
3 Select Enable raise to wake.
The settings items vary by device. If your tablet does not provide a specific item, it
indicates that the corresponding feature is not supported.

4 Touch Get started and follow the onscreen instructions to enroll your facial data.

Add More Facial Profiles

You can add a maximum of five facial profiles on your tablet so that it's easy to share with
loved ones.
On the Face Recognition screen, touch Add facial profile, and follow the onscreen
instructions to add facial data.

Set Face Unlock

On the Face Recognition screen, touch Unlock device and select an unlock method.
• Direct unlock: The screen will unlock once facial recognition is successful.
• Swipe to unlock: Swipe on the screen to unlock the screen after facial recognition is
successful.
Certain tablets also support the Require eye contact feature, which can be enabled on the
Face Recognition screen. Once enabled, you'll need to keep your eyes open while unlocking
the device with your face.
• If you wish to disable face unlock, touch Unlock device > Off.

• If you have enabled PrivateSpace, you'll only be able to use face unlock in MainSpace.
If you have added multiple users, you'll only be able to use face unlock with the Owner
account.

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Access App Lock with Face Recognition

On the Face Recognition screen, enable Access App Lock, and follow the onscreen
instructions to add your facial data to App Lock.
You can then touch a locked app on your home screen and use face recognition to access the
app.

Link Your Face with Password Vault

Access the Face Recognition screen and enable Autofill usernames and passwords.
When logging in to an app, you can use Face Recognition to automatically fill in the account
name and password saved in Password Vault.

Bolster Your Device Security, with Face Recognition

Enable Require trusted device when using Face unlock to ensure that your tablet will only
unlock when it detects your face and is connected to a trusted device.
This feature is disabled by default. To enable it, go to the Face Recognition settings screen,
touch Require trusted device, turn on the Require trusted device switch, and follow the
onscreen instructions to complete the settings.
A trusted device can be any Bluetooth device that can be used for unlocking purposes,
such as earphones, a watch, or a band.

Disable or Delete Facial Data

Go to the Face Recognition screen to:
• Prevent certain features from accessing your facial data: Disable Unlock device, Access
App Lock, or other features, to prevent them from using your facial data. Doing so won't
delete your facial data.
• Delete facial data: Touch the name of the facial data to be deleted in Facial profiles, and
then touch Delete > Delete to delete the data.

Security
Keep Your Tablet Under Lock-and-Key with Security Center
Security Center provides you with your tablet's real time security status, and handy tips,
making it easy to set a wide range of high-level security safeguards.

Check the Security Status of Your Device

Your tablet will display the security status of this device and devices connected via Super
Device, and logged in to the same HUAWEI ID as well. You can also view security tips and
records for all of these devices.
This feature is currently supported on phones and tablets running HarmonyOS 3 or later.
More devices will be supported in the future.
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Go to Settings > Security. Your tablet will display the security status of this device and
devices connected via Super Device, and logged in to the same HUAWEI ID as well.
A green sign indicates that your device is in good condition. A yellow sign indicates that your
device has security risks. A red sign indicates that your device is at high risk, and should be
optimized as soon as possible.
Touch this device, to do the following:
• View and set security features: This device will display its current security status. You can
touch specific features to set or apply them. For example, you can touch Lock screen
password, and follow the onscreen instructions to set it.
• View security suggestions: This device will provide you with security suggestions based on
the device settings. Feel free to touch the button next to each suggestion, and follow the
onscreen instructions to optimize your safeguards.
• View recent security records: You can find your recent security records in a list, for a
better sense of how to protect your device.
Touch a connected device to view its security status. If you would like to modify the settings,
follow the onscreen instructions on the corresponding device.

Set Security Features for Your Tablet

Go to Settings > Security, touch the features you wish to set, such as App Lock and
Password Vault, and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the process.

View Security Suggestions on Your Tablet

Feel free to view the recommended safeguards on your tablet, and apply them on a case-by-
case basis.
To do so, go to Settings > Security, and touch the switch next to the suggestion you wish to
optimize, or follow the onscreen instructions to go to the corresponding screen and optimize
the settings.

If you wish to ignore a suggestion, swipe left on the suggestion, and touch . The system
will not continue to remind you, if you ignore the same suggestion twice.

Privacy
View and Manage the Privacy Settings on Your Tablet
Find privacy tips, privacy permissions, and app privacy behavior logs on your tablet, by
visiting the privacy center. When an app uses a sensitive permission, your tablet will inform
you in real time, so that you can make timely adjustments, when necessary.

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• Privacy behavior logs are analyzed and displayed solely on your tablet, and will not be
uploaded to the cloud.
• Some system apps will not display permission reminders or privacy suggestions when
using permissions.

View Permission Access Notifications

Your tablet will inform you of any sensitive permissions that are being used on the status bar,
and display the app information on Control Panel in real time. From there, you can choose to
manage these permissions on a case-by-case basis.
For example, when an app uses the microphone permission, the microphone icon will display
on the status bar. You can swipe down from the upper right edge of your tablet to display
Control Panel, and check which app is using this permission at the top.
Touch the app name to view the recent sensitive permission logs for the app, or to disable
specific permissions for the app.
Real-time access notification is only supported for certain sensitive permissions.

View Sensitive Permission Records

You can find the records related to sensitive permission usage and recent app privacy
behavior in the privacy dashboard.

To do so, go to Settings > Privacy, and touch the permission icon, app icon, or next to
the permission icon on the privacy dashboard.
Touch View full history to view records of lock screen data access, frequent data access, and
app privacy behavior.

If you wish to disable the display of such records, go to > Disable privacy report in the
upper right corner of the Privacy screen.

Bolster Image Privacy Protections

Concerned that certain third-party apps might obtain sensitive information from images in
the background, or the image information may be leaked when you share images on social
media, just enable Image privacy for ultimate peace of mind.
Go to Settings > Privacy, touch Image privacy, and enable Remove location info and
Remove other info.
Once this feature has been enabled, third-party apps, rather than system apps, for example
Gallery, will not be able to obtain sensitive image information, such as the locations, device
models, and times when the images were taken.

Get Tips on How to Protect Your Privacy

When your tablet detects that your privacy settings are risky or can be optimized, it will
provide handy tips that are easy to apply.
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Go to Settings > Privacy, and follow the onscreen instructions to touch the button next to
each suggestion.

If you wish to ignore a suggestion, swipe left on the suggestion, and touch . The system
will not continue to remind you, if you ignore the same suggestion twice.

Accessibility Features
Pool Text and Images with SuperHub
Drag text, images, and files on different screens to SuperHub, where they are temporarily
stored, and then drag individual items, or multiple items, to other apps as needed.

Pool Content from Different Screens

Select text, images, or files within an app, touch and hold down on the content until it starts
floating, and drag the content to the SuperHub floating window.
If you select multiple images or files at the same time, the selected content will stack up in
SuperHub. You can touch the stacked content to view its details.
• If the SuperHub floating window does not pop up after you touch and hold down on
the content, go to Settings > Accessibility features > SuperHub, and enable Show on
drag.
• Drag-and-drop operations are only supported in certain apps.

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The figures are for reference only.

Drag Content to Other Apps

Drag content in SuperHub to apps like Notepad or Email for editing, or to apps like Files or
Gallery for storage.

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The figures are for reference only.

For example, when editing a note in Notepad, feel free to:

• Drag out all items: Touch and hold down on the SuperHub floating window, wait for the
content to start floating, and drag all items to the note at once.
• Drag out individual items: Touch the SuperHub floating window to expand SuperHub,
touch and hold down on the item that you wish to transfer, wait for the item to start
floating, and drag it to the note.
You can also touch the stacked content in SuperHub to view details, and drag individual
items out as needed.
• Drag out multiple items: Touch the SuperHub floating window to expand SuperHub,

touch and hold down on the content or go to > Select, select the items that you wish
to transfer, touch and hold down on these items, wait for them to start floating, and drag
them to the note.
Drag-and-drop operations are only supported in certain apps.

Manage SuperHub
Touch the SuperHub floating window to expand SuperHub. (If the floating window is hidden
at the edge of the screen, swipe inward on the screen to bring up the floating window.) Then
manage SuperHub as follows:
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• Deleting content from SuperHub: Touch and hold down on the content, or go to >
Select, select the items that you wish to delete, and touch Delete.

• Closing the SuperHub floating window: Go to > Close. Once closed, content in
SuperHub will be transferred to History, which will overwrite the previously used content.
• History: Swipe up from the bottom of SuperHub to view and use History.

• Clipboard: Go to > Clipboard, enable Clipboard as prompted. Once enabled, cut or

copied text will display in Clipboard.
You can also enable or disable Clipboard by going to Settings > Accessibility features >
SuperHub.

Drag Content to Other Devices

If you wish to complete an unfinished task on another device, you can transfer the content
from SuperHub to another device capable of SuperHub with just a touch.

1 Make sure that Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are enabled on both this device and the target
device, and that both devices are logged in to the same HUAWEI ID.
2 On this device, touch the SuperHub floating window to expand SuperHub, touch and

hold down on the content or go to > Select, select the items that you wish to
transfer, touch Hop, and touch the name of the target device to transfer the items to
SuperHub on the target device.

Requirements for File Hop Connections

To transfer content between devices, both of the following conditions must be met:

1 Make sure that both this device and the target device support SuperHub. (This feature
will be made available on more models.)
Transferring to a phone/tablet: Make sure that both this device and the target device
run HarmonyOS 3 or later.
If the SuperHub option is not available on the tablet/phone, it indicates that this
feature is not supported by the tablet/phone.
Transferring to a PC: Make sure that SuperHub on this device has been updated to
version 3.0.0.440 or later, and that PC Manager has been updated to the most recent

available version, by going to > Check for updates.

If the SuperHub icon is not available in the Control Panel on the PC, it indicates that
this feature is not supported on the PC.

2 Make sure that Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are enabled on both this device and the target
device, and that both devices are logged in to the same HUAWEI ID.

Write with a Stylus

A stylus can perfectly capture the unique character of your writing style and make you feel as
if you are writing or painting on paper.

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When using the stylus for the first time, connect the charger to the tablet, attach the stylus
notch area to the charger, and follow the onscreen instructions to pair the stylus with your
device via Bluetooth.
Once the pairing is complete, you'll be able to:
• Quickly access Notepad: When the screen is off, use the stylus to tap or write on the tablet
screen to quickly open Notepad.
For some tablets, you will need to go to Settings > Accessibility features > Stylus >
Quickly take notes and enable Quickly take notes.
• Switch functions: On the Double-tap screen, select one of the following options: Switch
between current tool and eraser, Switch between current and previous tool, Open
color palette, or Open shortcut menu. You can then enable specific features on the
editing screen by double-tapping the lower half of the stylus body.
• HUAWEI M-Pencil is only supported on certain tablets.

• The Double-tap feature only works when used with a HUAWEI M-Pencil (2nd
generation) stylus.

FreeScript
With FreeScript, you can handwrite content in text boxes and edit the text using your stylus.
FreeScript supports a mix of Chinese and English input.
Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Stylus > FreeScript and enable FreeScript.
• Select text: Draw a straight line on text to select it.
• Delete text: Draw a wavy line on text to delete it.
• Insert space: Draw a vertical line in the middle of text to insert a space.
• Merge paragraphs: Draw a vertical line between spaces to merge them.

Increasing the recognition success rate

• Avoid writing continuously without lifting the stylus.
• Maintain a tilt angle of less than 15 degrees, write neatly, and avoid skipping lines.
• Write horizontally instead of vertically and keep the same font size throughout the same
paragraph.
• Write in or near the text box. Writing too far away from the input box will be deemed as a
non-writing operation.
FreeScript is not supported in some text boxes such as security and password ones,
those in game apps, as well as some customized text boxes in apps such as Quark
Browser.

Draw Standard Lines and Shapes in One Stroke

Have the lines and shapes you draw get straight to the point.
• After drawing a figure, hold the stylus on the screen for 0.5–1 second for the figure to be
straightened.
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• More than 10 common shapes can be recognized, including straight lines, parabolas,
triangles, rectangles, parallelograms, circles, ellipses, diamonds, arrows, five-pointed stars,
pentagons, hearts, and clouds. However, not all shapes can be recognized.
• You need to draw a shape in one stroke. Do not use multiple strokes to form a shape. For
example, draw an enclosed rectangle in one continuous motion and hold the stylus on the
screen for a moment. The figure will automatically straighten out into a standard rectangle.
This feature is only supported in Huawei Notepad and certain apps that support the use
of the stylus.

Make Annotations
The Annotate feature allows you to make annotations anywhere on any screen and save the
annotations together with related content.
Use your stylus to swipe inward from the upper right corner on the screen and select
Annotate.
If you're using a HUAWEI M-Pencil (2nd generation), you can enable the Annotate
feature by double-tapping the body of the stylus.
Before using this feature, go to Settings > Accessibility features > Stylus > Double-tap,
enable Double-tap, and select Open shortcut menu.
You can perform the following using the Annotate feature:
• Make annotations: Use the stylus to make annotations on the screen. Your annotations
will be displayed above content in the app.
• Browse content: When you are making annotations, you can swipe up to continue
browsing content (requires support by the app) and use the stylus to make annotations
anywhere.
• Set the brush: When you use the Annotate feature for the first time, the ball-point pen will
be used by default. You can touch the stylus toolbar and switch between different types of
brushes and adjust the brush width and color.
• Write and edit: When you are making annotations, you can modify an annotation at any
time. Touch the stylus toolbar and select Eraser to erase your handwriting or use Lasso to
select part of the content to copy, paste, delete, resize, and rotate it. You can also cancel or
recover what you have edited.

• Save annotations: After making an annotation, you can touch to save it as an image
or a PDF file.

• Share annotations: After making an annotation, you can touch to share it as an

image or a PDF file.
In addition to the preceding basic functions, the Annotate feature also supports the smart
shape feature for you to draw standard lines and graphics more conveniently. After you draw
a graphic, you can hold down the stylus for between 0.5s and 1s for the graphic to become a
standard shape.
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Take Snippets
The Take snippet feature allows you to capture key information from any screen, by
extracting text or taking a screenshot. After taking a snippet, you can drag it to an app that
supports drag-and-drop.
• Before using the Take snippet feature, visit the Huawei official website to find the list
of all supported devices.
• When using the stylus for the first time, attach the notch on the stylus to the top right
area of your tablet, and follow the onscreen instructions to pair the stylus with your
tablet via Bluetooth.

Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Stylus > Double-tap, make sure that Double-tap
is enabled, and select Open shortcut menu. Swipe inward from the upper right corner of the
tablet or double-tap the stylus, and touch Take snippet to enter the extraction state.
Consecutive snippets

In the extraction state, touch on the toolbar, and enable Consecutive snippets, to take
consecutive snippets without exiting this state. After entering the extraction state, you can
use your finger to switch between screens.
Extracting text
In the extraction state, touch and hold down on any onscreen text to extract it. From there,
feel free to:
• Drag the start and end cursors to adjust the text to be extracted. Touch any blank area on
screen to cancel text extraction.
• Copy or drag the text to another app:

Copy text: Once the text is selected, touch .

Drag text: Open the target app, select the text, touch and hold down on it, and then drag it
to the target app.

• Share text: Once the text is selected, touch .

Taking a screenshot
Use the stylus to draw something on screen. A rectangular area will form around your
drawing. You can adjust the size of this area by dragging the edges of the rectangle. Touch
the screen to cancel the selected area.

• Touch to doodle on the screenshot. Feel free to switch brushes and colors as needed.
After drawing something on screen, press and hold the stylus against your drawing to form
a rectangular area around it.

• Touch to save the screenshot. When you drag the screenshot to another app, the
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• Touch to share the screenshot.

• Touch to pin the screenshot to the screen. Touch and hold down on the screenshot until
it shrinks, before dragging it to another app.

• Touch to exit the extraction state.

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to the color, size, and screen layout, may vary. All statements, information,
and recommendations in this guide do not constitute a warranty of any kind,
express or implied.

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Model: BTK-W09
BTK-AL09

HarmonyOS 3.1_01