Huawei MediaPad 7 Youth 2 User manual

User Guide

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Contents
1 Welcome
2 Getting started
2 HUAWEI MediaPad 7 Youth 2 at a Glance
3 Installing the SIM and microSD Cards
3 Charging the Battery
4 Important information about the battery
5 Your home screen at a glance
6 Notification and status icons
6 Common keys
7 Shortcut operations
3 Text input
9 Editing Text
9 Selecting an input method
4 Network connection
10 Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
10 Connecting to a Wi-Fi network using WPS
10 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
6 Managing applications
13 Installing an application
13 Clearing the application cache
14 Uninstalling an application
7 Email
15 Adding an email account
15 Configuring an email account
15 Deleting an email account
8 Multimedia
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17 Taking a panoramic photo
18 Editing a photo
18 Sharing photos or videos
9 Customized settings
19 Changing the theme
19 Adding widgets to the home screen
20 Managing your home screen
21 Setting the ringtone
21 Setting the font size
22 Adjusting the screen brightness
10 File sharing
23 Sharing files using Wi-Fi Direct
23 Sharing files using Bluetooth
24 Copying files from a computer
11 Contacts
25 Creating a contact
25 Synchronizing contacts
25 Importing contacts
26 Backing up contacts
26 Sharing contacts
12 Calls
27 Making an emergency call
27 Making a conference call
27 Adding an unknown number to your contacts
28 Clearing call logs
13 Messaging
29 Searching for a message
29 Customizing message settings
14 Settings
30 Setting the screen timeout period
30 Setting a screen lock
30 Adjusting the volume
30 Checking the memory status
31 Setting the date and time

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31 Formatting a microSD card
31 Restoring factory settings
31 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 7 Youth 2 (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.
• 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 7 Youth 2 at a Glance
Congratulations on your purchase of the HUAWEI MediaPad 7 Youth 2.
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.
Front camera Rear camera
Speaker
Power key
Volume
key
Card slot
Micro-USB port
Microphone
Headset
jack

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Installing the SIM and microSD Cards
1. Open the SIM and microSD card slot cover.
2. Insert the SIM card with its gold contacts facing up, as indicated in the preceding figure. Push the
card inward until it clicks into place.
HUAWEI MediaPad is only compatible with standard SIM cards, whose dimensions are 0.76 mm
x 15 mm x 25 mm. Inserting a SIM card with other dimensions will damage your HUAWEI
MediaPad.
3. Insert the microSD card with its gold contacts facing up, as indicated in the preceding figure. Push
the card inward until it clicks into place.
4. Replace the card slot cover.
Caution
Do not remove the card slot cover from the tablet.
To remove the microSD card when HUAWEI MediaPad is powered on, access the Home screen, and
touch
Settings > Storage > Unmount SD card . Then open the microSD card slot cover and gently
push the microSD card. The microSD card then pops out.
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.
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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.
• 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.

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• 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
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.
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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.
Common keys
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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