Huawei MediaPad M3 User manual

EMUI 5.0
User Guide

Contents
New features
Logging in to two social media accounts at the same time 1
Using Huawei Share to transfer files between two Huawei
devices 1
Eye comfort mode 2
Useful tips
Rejecting a call by closing the incoming call screen 3
Creating a contact card 3
Adjusting the system volume 4
Gloves mode 4
Getting Started
Setup wizard 6
Connecting to the Internet 6
Viewing recommended settings 7
Screen and Display
Basic screen gestures 8
Locking the screen 9
Using motion gestures 9
Changing the screen-off time 9
Configuring the screen rotation settings 10
Network and Sharing
Using mobile data 11
Sharing your mobile Internet with other devices 11
Connecting to the Internet using Wi-Fi 12
Using Bluetooth to connect your device to other devices 13
Security and Backup
Setting your SIM card PIN 14
Backing up data to your device's internal storage 14
Optimizing performance 15
Enhancing speed 15
Camera and Gallery
Camera options 16
Beauty mode 16
Shooting a video 16
Adding photos or videos to a new album 16
Contacts and Email
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Creating a contact 18
Assigning a ringtone to a contact 18
Adding an email account 18
Replying to emails 19
Communication and messaging (applicable to some
products)
Smart dialing 20
Calling contacts when the screen is off 20
Answering or rejecting a call 21
Sending a message 22
Adding a message signature 22
Managing messages 22
Calendar and notepad
Viewing global holidays 23
Creating an event 23
Sharing events 23
Managing notes 23
Music and Video
Creating a playlist 25
Playing a playlist 25
Tools
Updating weather information 26
Stopwatch 26
Calculator 26
Frequently asked questions
How do I retrieve my backup password? 28
I've configured a screen unlock pattern/PIN/password, but the
lock screen is not displayed when I turn on the screen 28
Why are there many duplicate entries in my contacts? 28
Contact profile pictures are not displayed for incoming calls 28
Other features
Changing the system language 29
Selecting the default input method 29
Setting the date and time 29
Airplane mode 29
Obtaining help 30
Legal Notice 30
Foreword 32
Contents
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New features
Logging in to two social media accounts at the same
time
Log in to two Whatsapp or Facebook accounts at the same time to keep your work and personal
life separate.
This feature only works with Facebook and WhatsApp.
1Open Settings.
2Touch App twin. Turn on the Facebook or WhatsApp switches as desired.
lWhen App twin is enabled for an app, two app icons will appear on the home screen,
allowing you log in to two accounts at the same time.
lPress and hold the App twin icon to disable the feature.
Using Huawei Share to transfer files between two
Huawei devices
Use Huawei Share to quickly transfer files between two Huawei devices. Huawei Share uses
Bluetooth to detect nearby Huawei devices and share files over Wi-Fi Direct.
Enabling Huawei Share
1Pull down the status bar to open the notification panel.
2Touch Huawei Share and select ALLOW to enable Huawei Share.
lSwitching on Huawei Share will automatically enable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
lIf you switch off Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, Huawei Share will be automatically disabled.
Using Huawei Share to transfer files
Ensure that Huawei Share is supported on both devices. Huawei Share must be enabled on
the receiving device and the screen must be switched on.
1Select the files you want to send and touch Share.
lIf Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are switched on, your device will automatically search for nearby
devices.
lIf Wi-Fi or Bluetooth are switched off, touch Huawei Share to search for nearby devices.
When you touch Huawei Share, your device will switch on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
automatically.
2Select the receiving device.
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3On the receiving device, select ACCEPT from the popup dialog to accept the file transfer
request. Open the notification panel to view file transfer progress.
lTo cancel sending, touch the name of the receiving device on your device.
lBy default, received files are saved to the Huawei Share folder in Files.
Eye comfort mode
Eye comfort mode decreases the amount of blue light emitted from the screen to reduce eye
strain.
Eye comfort mode
1Open Settings.
2Touch Display > Eye comfort and switch on Eye comfort.
will be displayed in the status bar when eye comfort mode is enabled.
Adjusting the color temperature
Eye comfort mode reduces the amount of blue light emitted from the screen, which may give the
screen a slightly yellow hue. You can adjust the color temperature to control the amount of blue
light.
When Eye comfort is enabled, swipe left or right on the color temperature slider to adjust the
color temperature. Cooler color temperatures produce a white or blue hue, whereas warmer
color temperatures produce a red or yellow hue.
Enabling and disabling eye comfort mode
You can use the shortcut switch in the notification panel to enable or disable eye comfort mode.
Swipe down from the status bar. Touch to display all shortcut switches, and then toggle the
Eye comfort switch.
Configuring the timer
Configure the timer to enable eye comfort mode automatically at a preset time, such as when
you finish work or before you go to bed.
1Open Settings.
2Touch Display > Eye comfort.
3Switch on Schedule and configure the Start time and End time.
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Useful tips
Rejecting a call by closing the incoming call screen
Mobile data is not supported on Wi-Fi only tablets. Please check your tablet features.
If the screen is unlocked, you can reject a call by hiding the incoming call screen. Touch
Recent to display recently used apps, and then select an app to send the incoming call screen
to the background.
Creating a contact card
Create a contact card to share your contact information quickly. You can share your contact
information by scanning the QR code or by sending the contact card using an instant messaging
service such as WhatsApp.
Open Contacts > Me and set your profile picture. Enter your name, company, teledevice
number and other contact information, and then touch . Your device will automatically create
a contact card with a QR code.
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Adjusting the system volume
Press the volume up or volume down button on the side of the device, and then touch to
adjust the ringtone, multimedia, alarm, and call volume.
Gloves mode
Enable gloves mode to use your device when wearing gloves.
Open Settings > Smart assistance and switch on Gloves mode.
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Useful tips
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Getting Started
Setup wizard
Read the Quick Start Guide carefully before using your device for the first time and ensure that
the Nano SIM card is inserted correctly.
Press and hold the power button to turn on your device. Follow the onscreen instructions to
complete initial setup.
1Select your language and region, and then touch NEXT.
2Read the user terms and Huawei Privacy Policy carefully and then touch AGREE > AGREE
to accept.
3Follow the onscreen instructions to enable Wi-Fi+.
4Your device will automatically list nearby Wi-Fi networks. Select a network and enter the
password to connect.
5Touch From HiSuite or From old phone(with Phone Clone) to migrate data to your new
device, or touch SET AS NEW PHONE > OK to skip this step.
You can always migrate data later by going to Settings > Advanced Wi-Fi settings >
Data transmission.
6Follow the onscreen instructions to add your fingerprint. You must also set a PIN or password
to unlock the screen in case fingerprint recognition fails.
It is important to remember this password so that you are always able to unlock your
device.
7Touch GET STARTED to complete setup. Once EMUI launches, your device is ready for use.
Connecting to the Internet
Connect to the Internet over Wi-Fi or mobile data to browse websites, check your emails, and
chat to friends.
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
1Pull down the status bar to open the notification panel.
2Touch and hold to open the Wi-Fi settings screen.
3Switch on Wi-Fi. Your device will list available Wi-Fi networks.
4Select the Wi-Fi network you want to connect to: If the network is encrypted, enter the
password when prompted.
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Connecting to a mobile data network
Mobile data is not supported on Wi-Fi only tablets. Please check your tablet features.
Before using mobile data, ensure that you have a data plan with your carrier to avoid
incurring excessive data charges.
1Pull down the status bar to open the notification panel.
2Touch to enable mobile data.
To save battery and reduce data usage, disable mobile data when you are not using it.
Viewing recommended settings
After you have completed the initial setup process, your device will display a list of
recommended settings.
Open Settings. Touch a recommended setting to configure it.
lRecommended settings include Screen lock, and Change wallpaper.
lTouch next to a recommended setting to remove it from the list. Recommendations that
have been removed from the list will no longer be displayed.
Getting Started
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