Instruction Manual

20 PERSONALIZATION 21PERSONALIZATION
Recalling your PIN or password
You have up to ve attempts to unlock your tablet. If you still cannot recall the
PIN or password, you will need to either contact your carrier for the PUK code
for the device or return it for service.
Protecting your tablet with encryption
You can encrypt all the data on your tablet: Google accounts, application
data, music and other media, downloaded information, and more. If you do,
you must enter a numeric PIN or password each time you power on your tablet.
WARNING! Encryption is irreversible. The only way to revert to an unencrypted
tablet is to perform a factory data reset, which erases all your data.
Encryption provides additional protection in case your tablet is stolen, and
may be required or recommended in some organizations. Consult your
system administrator before turning it on. In many cases the PIN or password
you set for encryption is controlled by the system administrator.
Before turning on encryption, prepare as follows:
1. Set a lock screen PIN or password.
2. Charge the battery.
3. Keep the tablet connected to the charger.
4. Schedule an hour or more for the encryption process. You must not
interrupt it or you will lose some or all of your data.
When you’re ready to turn on encryption:
1. From the home screen, tap
> Settings > Security > Encrypt tablet.
2. Read the information about encryption carefully. The Encrypt tablet
button is dimmed if your battery is not charged or your tablet is not
plugged in. If you change your mind about encrypting your tablet,
tap .
WARNING! If you interrupt the encryption process, you will lose data.
3. Tap Encrypt tablet.
4. Enter your lock screen PIN or password and tap Continue.
5. Tap Encrypt tablet again.
The encryption process will start and display its progress. Encryption can take
an hour or more, during which time your tablet may restart several times.
When encryption is completed, you will be prompted to enter your PIN or
password.
Subsequently, you must enter your PIN or password each time you power on
your tablet to decrypt it.