User Accounts
Using a Microsoft account
If you have ever used Outlook.com, Hotmail, OneDrive, Skype, Xbox, and Office 365, the email
address and password that you use for any of those services is your Microsoft account.
l When you sign in to your HUAWEI MateBook using a Microsoft account, your HUAWEI
MateBook will automatically sync your data from Microsoft services (such as OneDrive, Skype,
and Outlook.com).
l If you have used your Microsoft account to sign in to other Windows devices, your system
settings will also be synced.
l Documents, photos, and other files are saved to OneDrive by default. OneDrive is a file
hosting service that allows you to access your files from any device, wherever you are.
Using a local account
A local account can only be used on your HUAWEI MateBook. Your settings, apps, and services
will not be synced to other Windows devices.
Signing in to your HUAWEI MateBook with a
Microsoft account
You can sign in to your HUAWEI MateBook with a Microsoft account at any time.
1 Swipe left from the right edge of the screen to open ACTION CENTER, and then select All
settings > Accounts > Your email and accounts.
2 Touch Sign in with a Microsoft account instead.
3 Follow the onscreen instructions to sign in with your Microsoft account.
The next time you sign in to your HUAWEI MateBook, you will be prompted to enter your
Microsoft username and password.
Adding accounts for other users
If you want to share your HUAWEI MateBook with other people, you can create a separate
account for each user.
Adding an account for family members
1 Swipe left from the right edge of the screen to open ACTION CENTER, and then select All
settings > Accounts > Family & other users.
2 Touch Add a family member.
3 Select Add a child or Add an adult.
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