Huawei MediaPad M1 8.0 User manual

User Guide

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Contents
1 Welcome
2 Getting started
2 HUAWEI MediaPad M1 8.0 at a Glance
2 Installing the SIM and microSD Cards
4 Charging the Battery
4 Important information about the battery
5 Your home screen at a glance
6 Notification and status icons
7 Common keys
7 Shortcut operations
3 Text input
10 Editing Text
10 Selecting an input method
4 Network connection
11 Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
11 Connecting to a Wi-Fi network using WPS
11 Turning on your mobile data connection
5 Network sharing
12 Sharing your network using a Wi-Fi hotspot
12 Sharing your data connection through USB tethering
13 Sharing your data connection using Bluetooth tethering
6 Managing applications
14 Installing an application
14 Clearing the application cache
15 Uninstalling an application
7 Email
16 Adding an email account
16 Configuring an email account
16 Deleting an email account

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8 Multimedia
18 Importing photos
18 Viewing photos or videos
19 Taking a panoramic photo
19 Sharing photos or videos
9 Customized settings
20 Changing the theme
20 Adding widgets to the home screen
21 Managing your home screen
23 Setting the ringtone
23 Setting the font size
24 Adjusting the screen brightness
24 Enabling pocket mode
10 File sharing
25 Sharing files using Wi-Fi Direct
25 Sharing files using Bluetooth
26 Multi-screen display
27 Copying files from a computer
11 Contacts
29 Creating a contact
29 Synchronizing contacts
29 Importing contacts
30 Backing up contacts
30 Sharing contacts
12 Calls
31 Making an emergency call
31 Making a conference call
31 Adding an unknown number to your contacts
32 Clearing call logs
13 Messaging
33 Searching for a message
33 Customizing message settings
14 Settings
34 Motion control

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34 Suspend button
34 Setting the screen timeout period
34 Setting a screen lock
35 Adjusting the volume
35 Enabling power saving mode
35 Checking the memory status
35 Setting the date and time
36 Locking a microSD card
36 Formatting a microSD card
36 Restoring factory settings
37 Updating your HUAWEI MediaPad
15 Personal Information and Data Security
16 Legal Notice

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1 Welcome
Welcome to the bright new world of the HUAWEI MediaPad M1 8.0 (HUAWEI MediaPad for short).
With your HUAWEI MediaPad, you can:
• Surf the Internet at lightning-fast speeds.
• Take photos and record videos anytime, anywhere.
• Enjoy the latest and hottest movies.
• Immerse yourself in an extraordinary audio experience.
• And much more
Your HUAWEI MediaPad sets your imagination and creativity free. Start using it now and discover all
the pleasant surprises that await you.
• The figures in this guide are from the Brightness theme. To better understand the content of this
guide, switch your HUAWEI MediaPad to the
Brightness theme. For details, see Changing the theme.
• All pictures and illustrations in this document are for your reference only. The actual product
may vary.
• The Wi-Fi only version of the HUAWEI MediaPad does not support SIM cards, so it does not
provide functions related to mobile networks, such as calls and messaging.

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2 Getting started
HUAWEI MediaPad M1 8.0 at a Glance
Congratulations on your purchase of the HUAWEI MediaPad M1 8.0.
Press and hold the power key to power on or off your device or restart it.
Press the power key once to turn on or off the screen.
Installing the SIM and microSD Cards
Caution
Your HUAWEI MediaPad supports only standard micro-SIM cards. Do not insert any other cards
as doing so may damage your device. Contact your carrier to replace or purchase a micro-SIM
card. Do not insert or remove the micro-SIM card when your device is powered on.
• The dimensions of a standard micro-SIM card are 15 mm x 12 mm x 0.76 mm (0.59 in. x 0.47 in.
x 0.03 in.).
• The Wi-Fi only version of the HUAWEI MedaiPad does not support micro-SIM cards.
Front camera
Headset jack
Rear camera
Speaker
Power key
Volume key
Light sensor
Microphone
Micro-USB port
Microphone
Earpiece
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1. Remove the back cover.
2. In the direction indicated in the figure, insert the SIM card into the card slot with the golden
contacts on the card facing downward.
3. In the direction indicated in the figure, insert the microSD card into the card slot with the golden
contacts on the card facing downward.
4. Install the back cover.
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To remove the microSD card when your HUAWEI MediaPad is powered on, on the home screen, touch
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Storage > Unmount SD card . When the microSD card is uninstalled, remove the back cover and
gently remove the card.
Charging the Battery
Caution
Your HUAWEI MediaPad uses a built-in battery that is not removable. To replace the battery,
contact an authorized service center. Do not attempt to remove it yourself.
When the battery level becomes low, charge your HUAWEI MediaPad in a timely manner; otherwise it
automatically powers off when the battery power is depleted.
If you are charging the battery for the first time, charge it for at least 12 hours to ensure that your
HUAWEI MediaPad can correctly display the battery level.
1. Use the USB cable that comes with your HUAWEI MediaPad to connect the charger to your device.
2. Connect the charger plug to a power outlet.
• If the device is powered on, the battery is charging when the battery icon in the status bar changes
to .
• If the device is powered off, the battery is charging when is displayed on the screen.
Important information about the battery
• If the battery has not been used for a long period of time or if the battery power is depleted, then
you may not be able to power on the HUAWEI MediaPad immediately after you begin charging the
battery. This is normal since the battery must be allowed to charge for a few minutes before
attempting to power on your device.

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• The HUAWEI MediaPad may generate excessive heat on its surface after continuously running for a long period
of time, especially in a high temperature environment. When the HUAWEI MediaPad becomes hot, stop
charging, close running applications, and move it to a cool place. Avoid holding on to the overheated HUAWEI
MediaPad for too long for risk of burn injuries.
• It is strongly recommended that you use the charger and USB cable provided with the HUAWEI
MediaPad to charge the device. Using other chargers or USB cables may cause the HUAWEI MediaPad
performance to decline or impose safety risks. When charging the HUAWEI MediaPad, do not operate or
cover it or the power adapter with any objects.
• The battery is rechargeable and has a limited number of charge cycles. When the HUAWEI MediaPad
is used for a long period of time, its standby time will be shortened. In order to maximize its life
span, do not charge the battery too frequently.
• The time required to fully charge the battery depends on the ambient temperature and the age of
the battery.
Your home screen at a glance
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Notification and status icons
The notification and status bars may display the following icons to inform you of your HUAWEI
MediaPad's status.
Display area: Display widgets and application icons.
Dock: displays your most common applications.
Back key: Touch to return to the previous screen.
Home key: Touch to go to the home screen.
Recent key: Touch to view recently used applications and running applications.
Status bar: Display information such as time, Wi-Fi connection status, signal strength,
and battery level.
Airplane mode Bluetooth on
GPS in use Charging
Battery full Battery extremely low
New email Wi-Fi hotspot on
SIM card not inserted Preparing the microSD card
Upcoming event Alarms enabled
Uploading or sending files Downloading or receiving files
Memory full System exception
Synchronizing data Synchronization failed
Connected to a VPN USB tethering on
Wi-Fi networks available Connected to a Wi-Fi network
USB debugging on Headset connected
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Common keys
Shortcut operations
• To open an application: On the home screen, touch the application.
• To switch between the home screen and its extensions: On the home screen, flick your finger left or
right.
More Share
Completed Edit
Attachment Add
Search Set
Refresh Delete data
Favorites Save
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• To customize the home screen: Touch and hold a blank area on the home screen. On the displayed
option menu, set the wallpaper, widgets, and more.

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• Flick down from the status bar to open the notification panel.
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Touch to display the settings screen.
Touch the switch shortcuts on the notification panel to turn on or off the
functions.
Touch to display the switch shortcut list and touch to edit it.
Touch
Clear to delete all notifications.
Touch an application to start it and flick left or right across a notification to
dismiss it.
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3 Text input
Your HUAWEI MediaPad comes with multiple input methods. You can quickly enter text using the
onscreen keyboard.
• Touch a text input field to bring up the onscreen keyboard.
• When you are done, touch to hide the onscreen keyboard.
Editing Text
You can copy, cut, and paste text.
• Select text : Touch and hold the text field until and appear. Drag and to select the text
you want to edit, or touch
Select all to select all text.
• Copy text : After selecting text, touch Copy .
• Cut text : After selecting text, touch Cut .
• Paste text : Touch where you want to insert the text (to move the insertion point, drag ) and touch Paste
to paste the text you copied or cut.
Selecting an input method
The HUAWEI MediaPad provides multiple ways to text input. You can select the input method you like.
1. On the text editing screen, touch a text field to bring up the onscreen keyboard.
2. Flick down from the notification bar to display the notification panel.
3. On the notification panel, touch Choose input method .
4. On the displayed option menu, select the desired input method.

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4 Network connection
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
When both a Wi-Fi network and a mobile network are available simultaneously, the HUAWEI
MediaPad connects to the Wi-Fi network by default. If the Wi-Fi network disconnects, the
HUAWEI MediaPad then automatically connects to the mobile network.
1. On the home screen, touch Settings > Wi-Fi .
2. Touch the key next to Wi-Fi or drag the key to . Your HUAWEI MediaPad then automatically
scans for available Wi-Fi networks.
3. Select the desired Wi-Fi network and follow the onscreen instructions.
If the Wi-Fi network you selected has a hidden SSID, then touch > Add network and follow
the onscreen instructions to enter the required network information (including the SSID) to
connect to the Wi-Fi network.
Your HUAWEI MediaPad consumes more power when Wi-Fi is turned on. To save battery power, turn
off Wi-Fi when it is not in use.
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network using WPS
If the wireless router being used supports the Wi-Fi protected setup (WPS) function, you can quickly
connect to a Wi-Fi network using WPS.
1. On the home screen, touch Settings > Wi-Fi .
2. Touch > WPS Push Button or Input WPS PIN . Then, follow the onscreen instructions to
perform operations on the wireless router.
Turning on your mobile data connection
The Wi-Fi only version of the HUAWEI MediaPad does not support this function.
Using mobile data services may incur data usage charges. For details, contact your service provider.
1. On the home screen, touch Settings > Mobile networks .
2. Select the Data service check box to enable the data service.

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5 Network sharing
You can use various methods to share your HUAWEI MediaPad's data connection with other wireless
devices.
Sharing your network using a Wi-Fi hotspot
By setting up your HUAWEI MediaPad as a Wi-Fi hotspot, you can share your mobile network with
other devices.
Before sharing your data connection, enable the data service on your HUAWEI MediaPad. For details,
see Turning on your mobile data connection.
The Wi-Fi only version of the HUAWEI MediaPad does not support this function.
When other devices surf the Internet using your HUAWEI MediaPad's data connection, the data usage
of your HUAWEI MediaPad will be consumed.
1. On the home screen, touch Settings .
2. Touch More… > Tethering & portable hotspot under WIRELESS & NETWORKS .
3. Select the Portable Wi-Fi hotspot check box to turn on your Wi-Fi hotspot.
4. Touch Configure Wi-Fi hotspot and follow the onscreen instructions to set the required
information, such as your Wi-Fi network name and password.
Once the Wi-Fi hotspot settings are complete, other Wi-Fi enabled devices can search for and connect
to the Wi-Fi hotspot provided by your HUAWEI MediaPad.
Sharing your data connection through USB tethering
You can share your HUAWEI MediaPad's network with a computer using a single USB cable.
1. Use the USB cable that comes with your HUAWEI MediaPad to connect a computer to your device.
2. On the home screen, touch Settings .
3. Touch More… > Tethering & portable hotspot under WIRELESS & NETWORKS .
4. Select the USB tethering check box. Observe whether USB tethering is successful according to the
onscreen instructions.
You can then surf the Internet from the computer using your HUAWEI MediaPad's data connection.
When using the USB tethering function, you cannot simultaneously use your HUAWEI MediaPad
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Sharing your data connection using Bluetooth tethering
With Bluetooth tethering, you can share your HUAWEI MediaPad's data connection with other
Bluetooth devices.
1. On the home screen, touch Settings .
2. Touch More… > Tethering & portable hotspot under WIRELESS & NETWORKS .
3. Select the Bluetooth tethering check box to turn on your Wi-Fi hotspot.
4. On the device that wants to share your data connection, turn on Bluetooth and pair the device and
your HUAWEI MediaPad using Bluetooth.
When the connection is established, the device can surf the Internet using your HUAWEI MediaPad's
data connection.
When the connection is established, some Android devices may require the following operations
before surfing the Internet: On the device's Bluetooth list screen, touch next to HUAWEI
MediaPad and select the
Internet access check box.

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6 Managing applications
Installing an application
When you install an application, the " Install blocked " message may be displayed. Read the
message carefully. If you want to continue with the installation, follow the onscreen
instructions.
You can obtain and install an application using any of the following methods:
• Download it from an online app store or by using a browser. After the application is downloaded,
follow the onscreen instructions to install it.
Some third-party applications may not be compatible with your HUAWEI MediaPad. They may
not run properly and your HUAWEI MediaPad may shut down. It is recommended that you
download applications from trusted sources only.
• Connect your HUAWEI MediaPad to a computer. Then use the HiSuite or third-party software to
download the application. After the application is downloaded, follow the onscreen instructions to
install it.
• Use Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct to send the application on another device, such as a phone or tablet,
to your HUAWEI MediaPad. After the transmission is complete, click the application to install it.
• Download the application from a computer. Then copy the application to your HUAWEI MediaPad.
Once copied, touch
Tools App Installer on your HUAWEI MediaPad's home screen. Select the
application and touch >
Install .
Clearing the application cache
Clearing the application cache from time to time helps the HUAWEI MediaPad run more smoothly.
1. On the home screen, touch Settings > Manage apps .
2. Touch All to view all applications.
3. Touch Clear cache .

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Uninstalling an application
On the home screen, touch and hold the application you want to uninstall, and drag it to .