8Securing your tablet

To prevent others from accessing the data on your tablet, select a screen lock method.

Set a screen lock

1.Touch .

2.Under PRIVACY & SECURITY, touch Security, and then under SCREEN SECURITY, touch Screen lock.

3.Under Choose screen lock, select one of the following types of screen locks, and then follow the on-screen instructions.

NOTE: If you have previously set a screen lock, you must unlock the screen before changing the lock settings.

●Not locked—Unlock the screen by swiping in any direction.

●HP unlock—Select the standard HP unlock screen.

●Face Unlock (select models only)—Unlock the screen by looking at the screen.

●Pattern—Draw a simple pattern to unlock the screen.

●Pin—Enter four or more numbers to unlock the screen.

●Password—Enter four or more letters or numbers. This option provides the most protection, if a strong password is selected.

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