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
Speaker

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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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