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  • Page 1 MatePad 12 X User Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Essentials Live View Get Familiar with the Home Screen Control Panel Screenshots & Screen Recording Multi-Window Stylus Smart Features Super Device Multi-screen Collaboration Camera and Gallery Take Photos Take Photos with Various Zoom Settings Record Videos Adjust Camera Settings Manage Gallery Highlights Apps...

  • Page 3: Live View

    Essentials Live View Display Real-Time Service Info Live view shows you the real-time status of ongoing services and tasks. For example, you can view real-time information about tasks such as a timer, during a call. The figures are for reference only. Live capsule: When you switch from an app to the home screen or another app, a Live capsule will display in the status bar, with a brief real-time summary of the current task, for example, call...

  • Page 4: Get Familiar With The Home Screen

    Essentials Touch any blank area or swipe up on the Live card to collapse it to the capsule. Swipe down from the upper left corner of the screen to display Notification Center, which shows all current tasks. Once a task has completed, it will be automatically deleted. If you do not wish to enable Live view for an app, go to Settings >...
  • Page 5 Essentials 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 •...
  • Page 6 Essentials 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: Expand the stack in any of the following ways: Swipe down further to expand the stack.
  • Page 7 Essentials 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 >...
  • Page 8 Essentials 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.
  • Page 9 Essentials The figures are for reference only. Create a Large Folder Touch and hold an app icon and drag it over another icon to create a new folder. 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.
  • Page 10 Essentials 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.

  • Page 11: Control Panel

    Essentials Airplane mode enabled Do Not Disturb mode enabled Location service enabled Eye Comfort mode enabled Driving mode enabled Performance mode enabled Headset connected Projection device connected Calling VoLTE enabled Calling service not available on Missed call the current network New message Alarm set Silent mode...
  • Page 12 Essentials The figures are for reference only. Media Controller: Controls audio playback and allows you to adjust the playback progress • and 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. •...
  • Page 13 Essentials 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 corner of the screen to display Control Panel, and touch .
  • Page 14 Essentials 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.
  • Page 15 Essentials The figures are for reference only. Manage and Switch Between Audio and Video Apps When multiple audio and video apps (such as Music) are opened, you can quickly manage and switch between these apps in Media Controller with ease. Media Controller is only supported for certain apps, and certain apps need to be updated to the latest version .
  • Page 16 Essentials 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.
  • Page 17 For example, when you come home, you can have an ongoing MeeTime call transferred to your HUAWEI Vision for a more immersive experience; when you return to the office, you can continue editing the same documents on your computer, by...
  • Page 18 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.
  • Page 19 Essentials 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...
  • Page 20 Open an app running a task you wish to transfer (such as HUAWEI Video or HUAWEI Music) on your tablet. In Super Device of Control Panel on your tablet, touch the icon of the device to which you wish to transfer the task to, and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the transfer.

  • Page 21: Screenshots & Screen Recording

    Essentials Screenshots & Screen Recording Take a Screenshot Take a Full Screenshot with a Knuckle Tap 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, •...
  • Page 22 Essentials Capture the Screen in Split-Screen or Floating Window Mode When your tablet is in split-screen mode or floating window mode, you can capture individual windows or the entire screen, depending on your need. Once a screenshot is taken, a thumbnail will display in the lower left corner of the screen. Touch the icon on the top of the thumbnail to select the capture area.
  • Page 23 Essentials 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 The figures are for reference only. 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.
  • Page 24 Essentials Use a Shortcut to Take a Partial Screenshot 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. Follow the onscreen instructions to draw an enclosed shape with your finger around the part of the screen that you wish to capture.
  • Page 25 Essentials The figures are for reference only. 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.
  • Page 26 Essentials Take a Scrolling Screenshot Once you take a screenshot, a thumbnail will appear in the lower left corner of the screen. You can continue to take a scrolling screenshot. Touch Scrollshot at the bottom of the thumbnail to automatically scroll down on the screen.
  • Page 27 Essentials The figures are for reference only. 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 •...

  • Page 28: Multi-Window

    Essentials indicates that the feature is disabled. • Multi-Window Multi-Window Dock Multi-Window dock makes it quick and easy to open other apps when an app is running, add or remove apps, rearrange the order of apps, or create a custom dock that meets your every need.
  • Page 29 Essentials 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 recommended apps in the Multi-Window dock can't be removed. Use the Floating Window Open a floating window while gaming, and you can chat with a friend without missing a second of the action.
  • Page 30 Essentials Drag the bar at the top of the floating window to move the window to a different location. 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.
  • Page 31 Essentials Make sure that you have opened floating windows for multiple apps and minimized them into the floating ball. Touch the floating ball to display all floating window previews: Browse through the floating window previews: Swipe up or down to find the •...
  • Page 32 Essentials When an app is open and displayed in full-screen mode, swipe up from the bottom to • in the top left corner of the screen. Then open another app that supports split- screen mode. When an app is opened and displayed in full-screen mode, swipe inward from the left or •...
  • Page 33 Essentials 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. Multi-Window View for a Single App Create multiple task windows for the same app, such as Notes, and drag text between the windows.
  • Page 34 Essentials 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 •...
  • Page 35 Essentials 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. Go to Settings > Display & brightness > App Multiplier, or Settings > Apps & services > App Multiplier (depending on your device model).

  • Page 36: Stylus

    Essentials 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. Stylus Write with a Stylus A stylus can perfectly capture the unique character of your writing style and make you feel as...
  • Page 37 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.
  • Page 38 Essentials Make annotations: Use the stylus to make annotations on the screen. Your annotations • will display above content in the app. 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.
  • Page 39 Essentials brushes, set colors, and use the eraser from the toolbar at the bottom of the screen. Touch to cancel the previous operation. Save screenshot: Touch to take a screenshot of the current screen with comments and • have it saved to Gallery. Clear screen comments: Touch to clear all comments from the current screen.
  • Page 40 Essentials 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.

  • Page 41: Smart Features

    For example, when you come home, you can have an ongoing MeeTime call transferred to your HUAWEI Vision for a more immersive experience; when you return to the office, you can continue editing the same documents on your computer, by picking up right from where you had left off on your tablet.
  • Page 42 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.
  • Page 43 Open an app running a task you wish to transfer (such as HUAWEI Video or HUAWEI Music) on your tablet. In Super Device of Control Panel on your tablet, touch the icon of the device to which you wish to transfer the task to, and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the transfer.

  • Page 44: Multi-Screen Collaboration

    Follow the onscreen instructions on the tablet and computer to complete the connection. Connect via Super Device: Enable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on the computer, and log in to the same HUAWEI ID as that logged in to on your tablet.
  • Page 45 Smart Features 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. Use a USB cable to connect the tablet to the computer. Follow the onscreen instructions on the tablet and computer to complete the connection.
  • Page 46 Smart Features 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 •...
  • Page 47 Smart Features 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 >...

  • Page 48: Camera And Gallery

    Camera and Gallery Take Photos Take Photos The figures are for reference only. Open Camera. You can then: Focus: Touch the location you want to focus on. •...
  • Page 49 Camera and Gallery 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.
  • Page 50 Camera and Gallery The figures are for reference only. • Zoom level adjustment is only supported in certain shooting modes. Available zoom • levels may vary depending on the product model. 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.

  • Page 51: Take Photos With Various Zoom Settings

    Camera and Gallery Select the Burst Photos You Want to Keep Open Gallery. Touch a burst photo (which is tagged with ), then touch Swipe through the burst photos, select the ones you want to keep, then touch follow the onscreen instructions. To delete the whole burst photo, touch and hold to select the photo, then touch Take Timed Photos The camera timer allows you to set a countdown so you can get into position after you have...

  • Page 52: Record Videos

    Camera and Gallery Some products do not support the picture-in-picture preview frame. In the viewfinder, touch where you want to focus, and touch to shoot when the subject is in focus. Record Videos Record Videos Open Camera, and select Video mode. Adjust the following settings: Zoom in or out: Pinch in or out on the viewfinder, or drag the zoom slider.

  • Page 53: Adjust Camera Settings

    Camera and Gallery Shoot 4K UHD Videos Your tablet supports 4K Ultra HD (UHD) video recording, allowing you to record in even greater clarity. Open Camera and select Video mode. 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.

  • Page 54: Highlights

    Camera and Gallery On the comparison screen, feel free to: Change the display range of an image: Hold down on the image with one finger to • adjust the display range. Spread or pinch your fingers on an image to zoom in or out. By default, the syncing feature is enabled on your tablet.
  • Page 55 Camera and Gallery On the playback screen, touch , select your favorite theme template, check the preview, and touch Touch to export the video. Change the Highlights Album Cover On the Highlights tab, touch an album. Go to > Change cover, select a photo, then touch Add or Remove Images or Videos from a Highlights Album In the Highlights tab, select a Highlights album.
  • Page 56 Camera and Gallery Go to > Rename and enter a new name. Delete Highlights Albums On the Highlights tab, select a Highlights album. Go to > Delete and then touch Delete. After you delete a Highlights album, it cannot be restored, and the photos and videos in the Highlights album will remain in Gallery.

  • Page 57: Apps

    Apps Notepad Create and Edit a Note in Notepad 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. The figures are for reference only. Create a Note Go to Notepad >...
  • Page 58 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.
  • Page 59 Apps 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. When editing a note, you can also select multiple types of items, and hold and drag these items to relocate them within the note.
  • Page 60 Apps Not all devices support all of these features. Once you're done editing, touch to save the note. 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.
  • Page 61 Apps Notes will display based on the keywords. You can continue to enter keywords for more accurate searches. 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.
  • Page 62 Apps 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 Notepad > > Settings > Note lock, and enable Unlock with Fingerprint ID and Unlock with Face Recognition.

  • Page 63: Hinote

    Only tablets are pre-installed with the Notes app. For other Huawei devices, please go to AppGallery to download the Notes app. If the Notes app cannot be found in AppGallery, it indicates that your device does not support the app.
  • Page 64 Apps Apply Custom Writing Styles Using the Notes App 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 and favorite brushes: Touch to use a brush, touch it again to enter the brush •...
  • Page 65 Apps the stylus to have the hand-drawn shape replaced with a standardized shape. Touch further adjust the shape. Secondary adjustments are not supported for certain shapes. Actual usage shall prevail. Magnify: Touch to zoom in on the editing screen. Drag the triangle icon in the lower •...
  • Page 66 Apps Set page turning: Go to > Page turning and set Scroll direction and Page turning. • Shortcut gestures: Touch to turn on the Quick gestures switch. During writing, tap • with two fingers to undo and tap with three fingers to redo. Add and Edit a Recording Open the Notes app, go to the note editing screen, and touch to start recording.
  • Page 67 Sync a Note Enable Cloud, and log in to any Huawei device that supports Notes to view and share notes at any time. Only tablets are pre-installed with the Notes app. For other Huawei devices, please go to AppGallery to download the Notes app.
  • Page 68 Apps Delete a Note Go to the All notes screen to: Delete a single note: Under the note to be deleted, touch > Delete > Delete. • Delete multiple notes: Touch > Select notes, select the notes to be deleted, and then •...
  • Page 69 Lock a single note: Open Notes, go to the note editing screen, touch > Add lock, • follow the onscreen instructions to set a screen lock password and link a HUAWEI ID, and touch To remove the note lock, unlock and open the Notes app, and go to >...

  • Page 70: Settings

    Settings Home screen & style Set a Stunning Theme Select your preferred theme and apply it to the Always On Display, lock screen wallpaper, home screen wallpaper, and icons in one go. You can also set a preferred image, display style, and personalized icon colors to create your own unique look.

  • Page 71: Ebook Mode

    Settings 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.
  • Page 72 Settings 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+ is faulty, unable to Wi-Fi 6+ connected connect to the Internet Dual Wi-Fi connected, with the...
  • Page 73 Settings New message Alarm set Silent mode Vibration mode Syncing data Data syncing failed New email Event reminder Apps using the camera Apps using the microphone 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...

  • Page 74: Biometrics & Password

    Settings The notification types may vary by app. You can also swipe down from the upper left corner of the screen to display Notification Panel, swipe left on a notification, and go to > More settings to manage the app's notifications.

  • Page 75: Face Recognition

    Settings Face Recognition Face Recognition allows you to unlock your tablet or access locked apps with your facial data. Set up Face Recognition 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 password type to set up another type of password.

  • Page 76: Security

    Settings 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.
  • Page 77 Your tablet will display its own security status, and the security status of other devices found in Super Device and logged in to the same HUAWEI ID. You can also view security tips and records for all of these devices.

  • Page 78: Privacy

    Settings 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.
  • Page 79 Settings The figures are for reference only. • 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 •...

  • Page 80: Accessibility Features

    Settings 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 for levelling up the protection. Go to Settings > Privacy, and follow the onscreen instructions to touch the button next to each suggestion.
  • Page 81 Settings 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. The figures are for reference only. For example, when editing a note in Notepad, feel free to:...
  • Page 82 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. On this device, touch the SuperHub floating window to expand SuperHub, touch and hold down on the content or go to >...

  • Page 83: About Tablet

    PC. 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. About Tablet Legal Notice...
  • Page 84 All statements, information, and recommendations in this guide do not constitute a warranty of any kind, express or implied. Please visit https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/hotline for recently updated hotline and email address in your country or region. Model: BKY-W09...

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