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BAH-L09
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Huawei BAH-L09, BAH-W09 User Manual

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Contents

Foreword
Getting Started
Screen and Display
Connecting to the Internet 2
Locking and unlocking the screen 10
Notification panel and status bar 12
Global search 14
Screenshot 15
Screen recording 17
Split-screen mode 19
Eye comfort mode 21
Display settings 22
Network and Sharing
Using Huawei Share to transfer files between two Huawei
devices
Security and Backup
Fingerprint recognition 30
Backing up and restoring data 31
File management 33
Camera and Gallery
Photos and video recordings 36
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Time-lapse mode 37
Audio notes 37
Viewing photos and videos 37
Sharing photos and videos 38
Editing a video 40
Contacts and Email
Creating a contact card 42
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Importing and exporting contacts 43
Managing contacts 44
Sharing contacts 45
Contact groups 45
Adding an email account 46
Sending emails 47
Calls and Messaging(Applicable to selected models)
Managing call logs 52
Contents
Calendar and Notepad
Viewing global holidays 54
Birthday reminders 54
Sharing events 55
Searching for events 55
Managing notes 55
Music and Video
Listening to music 57
Deleting songs 57
Playing a video 58
Tablet Manager
Optimizing performance 59
Harassment filter 59
Battery management 59
Virus scanner 60
Tools
Sound recorder 63
System Features and Settings
Power on and off timer 64
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Contents
Changing the system language 64
Changing the input method 64
Input method settings 65
Editing text 65
Airplane mode 66
Configuring the sound settings 66
Do not disturb mode 68
Setting up an account 68
Viewing memory and storage information 69
Setting the date and time 69
Obtaining help
Personal Information and Data Security
Legal Notice
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Foreword

Read this guide carefully before using your device.
All pictures and illustrations in this document are for your reference only and may differ from the
final product.
Some features in this guide may not be supported by certain devices or carriers.
Symbols and definitions
Description
Reminder
Warning
Highlights important information and tips, and provides
additional information.
Indicates potential problems that may arise if proper care or
attention is not given, such as device damage or data loss.
Warns you about potential hazards that could cause serious
injury.
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Getting Started

Initial setup

l Ensure that the SIM card is inserted correctly before using your tablet for the first time.
Read the Quick Start Guide for more information on how to set up your tablet. SIM cards
are not supported on Wi-Fi only tablets.
l Press and hold the power button to turn on your device. Follow the onscreen instructions
to complete the initial setup.
1 Select your language and region and touch NEXT. 2 Read the content carefully, accept the user terms and conditions, and then touch AGREE >
AGREE.
3 Read the service policy. Select AGREE and touch NEXT. 4 Your device will automatically search for available Wi-Fi networks. Follow the onscreen
instructions to connect to a network.
5 Read the Google terms and conditions and touch NEXT. 6 You can configure your device in two ways:
l Follow the onscreen instructions to restore a backup.
l Follow the onscreen instructions to copy data from another device, or touch SET AS NEW
PHONE > OK to skip this step.
If you choose to skip this step, you can still import data from another device later by
touching Settings > Advanced settings > Data transmission.
7 Touch GET STARTED to complete the settings. Your device is now ready to use.

Connecting to the Internet

Connect to Wi-Fi networks effortlessly with your device.

Connecting to a Wi-Fi network

1 Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel.
2 Touch and hold
to open the Wi-Fi settings screen.
3 Switch on Wi-Fi. Your device will list all available Wi-Fi networks at your location. 4 Select the Wi-Fi network you want to connect to. If you select an encrypted network, you will
also need to enter the Wi-Fi password.
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Getting Started

Connecting using mobile data

Before using mobile data, ensure that you have a data plan with your carrier to avoid
incurring excessive data charges. Mobile data is not supported on Wi-Fi only tablets.
1 Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel.
2 Touch to enable mobile data.
Disable mobile data when not required so as to save battery power and reduce data
usage.

Transferring data from another device

Import data from another tablet in a few simple steps.

Copying data to your new device

1 Open Settings.
2 Touch Advanced settings > Data transmission.
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Getting Started

Using Phone Clone to import data

Phone Clone is an app developed by Huawei that allows you to transfer data between devices
without a computer or Internet connection.
1 On your old device, install Phone Clone.
2 On your new device, open Settings. 3 Touch Advanced settings > Data transmission > Phone Clone. 4 Select the device from which you want to import data and touch Continue. 5 On your old device, open Phone Clone and touch send. Scan the QR code on the new
device or manually connect to the new device's Wi-Fi hotspot.
To install Phone Clone on your old device, touch Touch here to generate a QR code on
your new device and scan the QR code.
6 Once connected, select the data you want to send on your old device and touch send.

Using HiSuite to import data

Use HiSuite to back up data on your old device to a computer and import it to your new device.
1 Install HiSuite on your computer. 2 Use a USB cable to connect your device to your computer. HiSuite will launch automatically. 3 Go to the backup screen in HiSuite. Select the data that you want to back up and follow the
onscreen instructions to back up the data.
4 Connect your new device to your computer with a USB cable. Go to the data restore screen
in HiSuite.
5 Choose which backup you want to restore and follow the onscreen instructions to restore the
data.

Charging your device

Your device displays a low battery warning when the battery is nearly empty. Charge your device
immediately to prevent it from switching off automatically.

Using a charger to charge your device

Connect your device to a socket using the factory-provided charger and USB cable.
l If your device does not respond when you press the power button, the battery is probably
empty. Charge your battery for at least 10 minutes (use the charger that came with your
device), and then restart your device.
l Your device automatically conducts a safety check when you connect it to a charger or
other devices. If your device detects that the USB port is wet, it will automatically stop
charging and display a safety message. If this message is displayed, unplug the USB
cable from your device and allow the USB port to dry out completely to avoid damaging
your device or battery.
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Getting Started

Using a USB port to charge your device

If you do not have access to a charger, you can charge your device by connecting it to a
computer with a USB cable.
1 When you use a USB cable to connect your device to a computer or another device, Allow
access to device data? will be displayed in a popup dialog.
2 Touch No, charge only.
If another USB connection mode has been selected, swipe down from the status bar to open the
notification panel. Touch File transfer via USB, and then select Charge only.

Safety information

l Only use genuine Huawei batteries, chargers, and USB cables to charge your device. Third-
party accessories are a potential safety hazard and may impair your device's performance.
l You can recharge your battery many times, but all batteries have a limited lifespan. If you
notice a significant deterioration in your device's battery life, purchase a genuine Huawei
replacement battery. Do not attempt to remove built-in batteries. If your device has a built-in
battery, contact an authorized Huawei service center for a replacement. If the battery is
removable, replace it with a genuine Huawei battery.
l Your device may become warm after prolonged use or when exposed to high ambient
temperatures. If your device becomes hot to the touch, stop charging it and disable
unnecessary features. Place your device in a cool location and allow it to cool down to room
temperature. Avoid touching the surface of your device for prolonged periods when it becomes
hot.
l Charging times may vary depending on the ambient temperature and the remaining battery
level.
l Avoid using your device when it is charging. Do not cover your device or the charger.
For more information on charging and battery care, visit http://consumer.huawei.com/ and
search for your device's user guide.

Battery status information

The battery status is indicated by your device's indicator light and the battery icon in the status
bar.
Status indicator Battery icon Battery status
Blinking or steady red Less than 4% remaining
Red Charging, less than 10% remaining
Orange Charging, 10–90% remaining
Green Charging, at least 90% remaining. If 100% is displayed
next to the battery icon in the status bar, or a charging
complete message is displayed on the lock screen, this
indicates that charging is complete.
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Screen and Display

Dock bar: Displays frequently used apps
Navigation bar: Displays virtual navigation keys
Status bar: Displays notications and status icons
Display area: Displays app icons, folders, and widgets
Screen position indicator: Indicates which home screen is displayed

Home screen

About the home screen

Use the home screen to access your apps and widgets.

Basic screen gestures

Use simple touchscreen gestures to perform a variety of tasks, such as launch apps, scroll
through lists, and enlarge images.
Touch: Touch an item once. For example, touch to select
an option or open an app.
Double touch: Touch the target area of the screen twice
in quick succession. For example, double touch an
image in full screen mode to zoom in or out.
Touch and hold: Touch and hold the target area of the
screen for at least 2 seconds. For example, touch and
hold a blank area on the home screen to access the
home screen editor.
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Swipe: Swipe your fingers on the screen. Swipe
vertically or horizontally to browse other home screens,
scroll through a document, and more.
Drag: Touch and hold an item, and then move it to
another position. For example, use this gesture to
rearrange apps and widgets on the home screen.
Spread fingers apart: Spread two fingers apart on the
screen. For example, spread two fingers apart to zoom in
on a picture or web page.
Pinch fingers together: Pinch two fingers together on
the screen. For example, pinch two fingers together to
zoom out on an image.

Displaying or hiding notification badges

Notification badges appear in the top-right corner of app icons. The badge number indicates the
number of new notifications. Open the corresponding app to view notification details.
1 On the home screen, pinch two fingers together to open the home screen editor. 2 Touch Settings > Badge app icons. 3 Toggle the corresponding switch to enable or disable notification badges.

Setting the home screen wallpaper

Choose from a wide range of themes and wallpapers to personalize your device.
Changing the wallpaper
1 Open Settings. 2 Touch Display > Wallpaper > Set wallpaper.
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3 Select the desired wallpaper and follow the onscreen instructions to set it as the home screen
or lock screen wallpaper (or both).
Changing the wallpaper automatically
1 Open Settings. 2 Touch Display > Wallpaper. 3 Switch Randomly change home screen wallpaper on or off.
When Randomly change of home screen wallpaper is enabled, you can configure the
Interval and Album to display so that your wallpaper can change automatically at the
specified interval.

Managing home screens

You can customize home screens to your liking.
Adding home screens
1 On the home screen, pinch two fingers together to open the home screen editor.
2 Touch
Deleting home screens
on the home screen furthest to the left or right to add a new screen.
1 On the home screen, pinch two fingers together to open the home screen editor.
2 Touch on a blank screen to delete it.
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You cannot delete a home screen if it contains apps or widgets.
Moving home screens
1 On the home screen, pinch two fingers together to open the home screen editor. 2 Touch and hold the home screen you want to move and drag it to the desired location.
Setting the default home screen
1 On the home screen, pinch two fingers together to open the home screen editor.
2 Touch

Managing home screen widgets

Add, move, or delete widgets from the home screen.
Adding widgets
at the top of a home screen to set the chosen home screen as default.
1 On the home screen, pinch two fingers together to open the home screen editor. 2 Touch Widgets. Select a widget and drag it to a blank area on the home screen.
You must have enough space on the home screen. If there is not enough space, add
another home screen or free up some space.
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Moving widgets
On the home screen, touch and hold a widget until your device vibrates, and then drag the
widget to the desired location.
Deleting widgets
On the home screen, touch and hold a widget until your device vibrates, and then drag the
widget to Remove at the top of the screen.

Locking and unlocking the screen

Changing the lock screen style

Set a screen lock password to prevent unauthorized access to your device.
Changing the screen lock method
Magazine Unlock is set as the default lock screen style. To change the lock screen style, touch
Settings > Screen lock & passwords > Screen lock style and select a style.
Setting the screen lock password
1 Open Settings. 2 Touch Screen lock & passwords > Password 3 You can choose to unlock the screen with an unlock pattern, PIN, or password:
l Touch Pattern and connect at least four dots twice to create a screen unlock pattern.
l Touch PIN. Follow the onscreen instructions to create a PIN containing at least four digits,
and then touch OK.
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Recorder
Calclator
Clock
Scanner
Screen and Display
l Touch Password. Follow the onscreen instructions to create a password containing at least
four characters, and then touch OK.
To remove the screen lock password, touch None and follow the onscreen instructions.

Locking the screen

Lock the screen to reduce power consumption and prevent unintended presses or unauthorized
access to your data.
l Manual lock: Press the Power button to manually lock the screen.
l Automatic lock: The screen will lock automatically and enter sleep mode after the preset
sleep time to reduce power consumption and prevent unintended operations.
To change the screen sleep time, touch Settings > Display > Sleep and select a time.

Unlocking the screen

1 Press the Power button to turn on the screen. 2 Swipe on the screen in any direction.
If you have set a screen unlock pattern, PIN, or password, you will need to draw the
unlock pattern or enter your PIN/password to unlock the screen.

Accessing tools from the lock screen

Launch apps directly from the lock screen.
1 Swipe up from the bottom of the lock screen to display lock screen features and tools. 2 Touch the shortcut icon on the bottom of the screen to launch the app you want to access.
Swipe up on the camera icon on the lock screen to directly open the camera.

Configuring your lock screen signature

Configure a lock screen signature to personalize your lock screen.
1 Open Settings. 2 Touch Screen lock & passwords > Lock screen signature.
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3 Enter your lock screen signature and touch Save.
Your lock screen signature will be displayed on the lock screen.

Notification panel and status bar

About the status bar

Use the status bar to access the notification panel and check your device's status.

Opening the notification panel and status bar

Opening the notification panel and status bar from the lock screen
Turn on the screen and swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel. Then you
can switch on or off shortcut switches, or view notification messages.
Opening the notification panel and status par when the screen is unlocked
Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel. Then you can switch on or off
shortcut switches, or view notification messages.

About notification and status icons

Status icons
Status icons are displayed on the right-hand side of the notification bar and tell you about your
device's status, including network connections, signal strength, battery, and time.
Status icons may vary according to your region or carrier.
Roaming Airplane mode enabled
Bluetooth enabled Connected over Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi network available Receiving location data from GPS
Vibration mode enabled Silent mode enabled
Alarm enabled Charging
Battery full Battery low
Headset inserted No SIM card found
Notification icons
Notification icons are displayed on the left-hand side of the status bar when you receive a new
message, notification, or reminder.
Missed calls New emails
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Downloading data Uploading data
Upcoming events Device memory full
Synchronizing data Synchronization failed

Configuring notifications

You can configure the notification settings for each app.
1 Open Settings. 2 Touch Notification & status bar > Notifications management. 3 Select the app that you want to configure and enable or disable notifications as desired.

Configuring the screen to turn on when you receive a notification

Configure the screen to turn on when you receive a new notification to avoid missing important
information.
1 Open
Settings.
2 Touch Notification & status bar. 3 Toggle the Notifications turn on screen switch.

Configuring the status bar

Open Settings, touch Notification & status bar. Toggle the Display carrier name, Display
network speed, or Battery percentage switches to configure which information is displayed in
the status bar.

Using shortcut switches to access settings

Use shortcut switches to quickly enable or disable frequently-used features.
Accessing shortcut switches
Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel.
Touch to display all of the shortcut switches.
Configuring shortcut switches
1 Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel.
2 Touch . Touch and hold a switch and drag it to the desired position.
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3 Touch a switch to enable the corresponding feature. If the switch supports touch and hold
gestures, touch and hold the switch to access the settings for the corresponding feature.
Some switches do not support touch and hold gestures.

Global search

About global search

Use global search to find apps, contacts and messages on your device.
Swipe down on the home screen to open the global search window, and then enter your search
terms.
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Searching for content on your device

Searching for contacts
1 Swipe down on the home screen to display the search bar. 2 Touch the search bar and enter the contact name, initials, phone number, email address, or
other information. Matching results will be displayed underneath.
To improve the accuracy of search results, enter more than one keyword. Each keyword
should be separated by a space (for example "John Smith New York").
Searching for SMS messages
1 Swipe down on the home screen to display the search bar. 2 Enter one or more keywords. The results will be displayed underneath the search bar.
Alternatively, open Messaging and enter one or more keywords in the search bar.
Searching for emails
1 Swipe down on the home screen to display the search bar. 2 Enter one or more keywords (such as the email subject). The results will be displayed
underneath the search bar.
Searching for apps
1 Swipe down on the home screen to display the search bar. 2 Enter one or more keywords. The results will be displayed underneath the search bar.
When using the Drawer home screen layout, you can also search for apps by touching
and entering the app name in the search bar.
Searching for settings
1 Swipe down on the home screen to display the search bar. 2 Enter one or more keywords. Matching menu options from Settings will be displayed under
the search bar.

Screenshot

Capturing the entire screen

Taking a screenshot with the power and volume down buttons
Press the Power button and Volume down button to take a full screenshot.
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Screenshot shortcut
Open the notification panel, and then touch in the Shortcuts tab to take a full screenshot.

Taking scrolling screenshots

Using the shortcuts tab
1 Open the notification panel, and then touch
to take a standard screenshot.
2 After taking the screenshot, touch to take a scrolling screenshot. 3 The screen will scroll down automatically as your device captures a screenshot.
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Ensure that you touch within 3 seconds of taking the screenshot.

Screen recording

About screen recordings

Use the screen recording feature to record footage and share it with friends.

Screen recorder

Using the screen recorder shortcut switch
To start a screen recording, open the notification panel and touch .
Pressing buttons to record
Press the Volume up button and Power button simultaneously.
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l Audio will also be recorded, so make sure that you are in a quiet environment.
l Recording will stop automatically when you make or receive a call.
l When making a screen recording, you will not be able to use the recording feature in other
applications.
l Longer recordings will take up more space on your device's internal storage, so ensure
there is enough space before recording.
You can stop a screen recording in two ways:
l Press the volume up and power buttons simultaneously.
l Touch the screen recording icon in the upper left corner of the status bar.

Viewing, sharing, and deleting screen recordings

Viewing screen recordings
Open Gallery and go to Screenshots or Screen recordings to view your screen
recordings.
Sharing screen recordings
1 Open Gallery. 2 On the Albums tab, touch Screenshots or Screen recordings.
3 Select the screen recording you want to share and touch
.
4 Choose how you want to share the recording and follow the onscreen instructions.
Deleting screen recordings
1 Open Gallery. 2 On the Albums tab, touch Screenshots or Screen recordings.
3 Touch and hold the screen recording that you want to delete and select . 4 Touch Delete.
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Configuring the default storage location for screen recordings

Not all devices support microSD cards.
1 Insert a microSD card into your device.
2 Open Settings. 3 Touch Memory & storage > Default location to set the default storage location to Internal
storage or SD card.

Split-screen mode

About split-screen mode

Use split-screen mode to use two apps at once.

Enabling split screen mode

Split screen mode is not available for all apps. Some apps may not function properly in split
screen mode.
Using the Recent key to enable split screen mode
Open an app that supports split-screen mode, and then touch and hold
Using swipe gestures to enable split screen mode
Open an app that supports split screen mode, and then swipe up from the bottom of the screen
with two fingers.
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Using split screen mode

Switching to full screen mode
In split screen mode, touch and hold and swipe left or right to switch to full screen mode.
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Moving screens
Screen and Display
In split screen mode, touch
, and then touch to switch the position of the screens.
Changing the screen orientation
Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel. Touch the switch to enable
automatic screen rotation.
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Accessing the home screen
In split screen mode, touch to access the home screen.

Exiting split-screen mode

Screen and Display
To exit split-screen mode, touch
and select .

Eye comfort mode

Eye comfort mode decreases the amount of blue light emitted from the screen to reduce eye
strain.

Eye comfort mode

1 Open Settings. 2 Touch Display > Eye comfort and switch on Eye comfort.
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When eye comfort mode is enabled, will be displayed in the status bar.

Adjusting the color temperature

Eye comfort mode reduces the amount of blue light emitted from the screen, which may give the
screen a slightly yellow hue. You can adjust the color temperature to control the amount of blue
light.
When Eye comfort is enabled, swipe left or right on the color temperature slider to make the
screen hue cooler or warmer.

Enabling and disabling eye comfort mode

You can use the shortcut switch in the notification panel to enable to disable eye comfort mode.
Swipe down from the status bar. Touch to display all shortcut switches, and then toggle the
switch.

Configuring the timer

Configure the timer to enable eye comfort mode automatically at a preset time, such as when
you finish work or before you go to bed.
1 Open Settings. 2 Touch Display > Eye comfort. 3 Switch on Schedule and configure the Start time and End time.

Display settings

Changing the font size

1 Open 2 Touch Display > Font size and choose a font size.
Settings.
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