Huawei MediaPad M6 User manual

User Guide
MediaPad
M6

Contents
Essentials
System Navigation 1
Phone Clone 2
Lock and Unlock Your Screen 3
Get Familiar with the Home Screen 4
Notication and Status Icons 4
Shortcut Switches 5
Home Screen Widgets 6
Set Your Wallpaper 6
Screenshots & Screen Recording 6
View and Clear Notications 8
Adjust Sound Settings 8
Enter Text 9
Split-screen Mode & Floating Window 9
Charging 10
Smart Features
AI Lens 12
HiTouch 12
Easy Projection 12
Huawei Share 14
Camera and Gallery
Launch Camera 17
Take Photos 17
Master AI 18
Take Panoramic Photos 19
Light Painting 19
Take HDR Photos 20
Moving Pictures 21
Add Stickers to Photos 21
Documents Mode 22
Pro Mode 22
Record Videos 24
4K HD Videos 24
Time-Lapse Photography 25
Filters 25
Edit Camera Modes 25
Adjust Camera Settings 26
Manage Gallery 27
Gallery Smart Categorization 31
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Huawei Vlog Editor 31
Huawei Vlogs 32
Highlights 33
Apps
Apps 35
Contacts 36
Phone 39
Messaging 43
Calendar 45
Clock 47
Notepad 48
Recorder 49
Email 50
Calculator 54
Flashlight 55
Compass 55
App Twin 56
Quickly Access Frequently Used App Features 56
Tablet Manager 56
Phone Clone 59
HiSuite 59
Tips 61
Settings
Search for Items in Settings 62
Wi-Fi 62
Bluetooth 63
Mobile Data 64
More Connections 65
Home Screen & Wallpaper 71
Display & Brightness 73
Sounds & Vibration 76
Notications 77
Biometrics & Password 79
Apps 80
Battery 81
Storage 82
Security 82
Privacy 85
Digital Balance 88
Accessibility Features 89
Users & Accounts 90
System & Updates 92
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About Tablet 96
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Essentials
System Navigation
Change the Navigation Mode
Go to Settings > System & updates > System navigation to select a navigation mode
according to your preferences.
Navigate with Gestures
Go to Settings > System & updates > System navigation, and enable or disable
Gestures.
With Gestures enabled, you can:
•Go back to the previous screen: Swipe inward from the left or right edge.
•Return to the home screen: Swipe up from the bottom of the screen.
•Access the recent tasks screen: Swipe up from the bottom of the screen and hold.
•Close an app from the recent tasks screen: Swipe up on an app preview.
•Access in-app menus: In applicable third-party apps, swipe inward from the left or right
edge near the top of the screen.
Three-Key Navigation
Go to Settings > System & updates > System navigation, and select Three-key
navigation.
Touch Settings to select the navigation key combination you prefer.
The icons on the navigation bar are as follows:
•: Back key to return to the previous screen, exit an app, or close the onscreen keyboard.
•: Home key to return to the home screen.
•: Recents key to display the recent tasks screen. Touch and hold it to access Split-screen
mode.
•: Notication key to open the notication panel.
Customize the Navigation Key Combination
Go to Three-key navigation > Settings. You can:
•Select a navigation key combination.
•Enable Hide navigation keys to allow you to hide the navigation bar when not in use.
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Navigation Dock
Go to Settings > System & updates > System navigation > Navigation dock, and
enable Navigation dock.
After the Navigation dock button appears, you can:
•Drag the button to your desired position.
•Touch the button to go back.
•Double-touch the button to go back two steps.
•Touch and hold the button, then release it to go back to the home screen.
•Touch and hold the button, then swipe left or right to view recent tasks.
Phone Clone
Phone Clone
Phone Clone lets you quickly and seamlessly move all the basic data (including contacts,
calendar, images, and videos) from your old tablet to your new tablet.
Clone Data from an Android Device
1On your new tablet, open Phone Clone (in the Tools folder by default). Alternatively,
go to Settings > System & updates > Phone Clone, touch This is the new phone,
then touch Huawei or Other Android.
2Follow the onscreen instructions to download and install Phone Clone on your old device.
3On your old device, open Phone Clone and touch This is the old phone. Follow the
onscreen instructions to connect your old device with your new tablet by scanning a code
or connecting manually.
4On your old device, select the data you want to clone, then touch Transfer to start
cloning.
Phone Clone is only available on tablets running Android 4.4 or later.
Clone Data from an iPhone or iPad
1On your new tablet, open Phone Clone (in the Tools folder by default). Alternatively,
go to Settings > System & updates > Phone Clone, touch This is the new phone,
then touch iPhone/iPad.
2Follow the onscreen instructions to download and install Phone Clone on your old device.
3On your old device, open Phone Clone and touch This is the old phone. Follow the
onscreen instructions to connect your old device with your new tablet by scanning a code
or connecting manually.
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4On your old device, select the data you want to clone, then follow the onscreen
instructions to complete the data cloning.
Phone Clone is only available on tablets running iOS 8.0 or later.
Lock and Unlock Your Screen
Lock and Unlock Your Screen
Lock the Screen
If your tablet remains inactive for a period of time, it will automatically lock the screen and
enter sleep mode to save power.
Alternative, you can manually lock the screen in either of the following ways:
•Press the Power button.
•On the home screen, pinch together two ngers to enter screen editing mode. Touch
Widgets, then drag the Screen Lock icon to the home screen. You can now touch the
Screen Lock icon to lock the screen.
Set the Screen Timeout Period
Go to Settings > Display & brightness > Sleep and select a screen timeout period.
Enter the Password to Unlock the Screen
Once the screen is turned on, swipe from any position on the screen to display the password
input panel. Then enter your lock screen password.
Use Face Unlock
Lift your tablet and align it with your face. Your tablet will unlock once your face is
recognized.
Unlock Your Tablet with Your Fingerprint
Press an enrolled nger against the ngerprint sensor to unlock your tablet.
Change the Lock Screen Display
Display Your Signature on the Lock Screen
Go to Settings > Home screen & wallpaper, touch Lock screen signature, then type
text to display on the lock screen.
To remove the signature, touch Lock screen signature and delete the text.
Access Apps from the Lock Screen
You can access commonly used apps such as Camera, Recorder, and Calculator from the lock
screen.
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•On the lock screen, swipe up on the icon to open Camera.
•On the lock screen, swipe up from the bottom of the lock screen to open the shortcut
panel. Shortcuts for Recorder, Flashlight, Calculator, and Timer will be available for you
to choose from.
Get Familiar with the Home Screen
Get Familiar with the Home Screen
From the home screen, you can:
•Check the status of your tablet and notications from the status bar at the top of the
screen.
•Swipe left or right to view apps and widgets displayed on the home screen.
•Swipe right to reach the leftmost screen, and enable HUAWEI Assistant so your tablet can
provide you with smart notications on this screen.
Notication and Status Icons
Notication and Status Icons
Network status icons may vary according to your region or network service provider.
Supported functions vary according to the device model. Some of the following icons may
not be applicable to your tablet.
5G network connected 4G network connected
3G network connected 2G network connected
Full signal strength Roaming
Data saver enabled SIM card not found
Hotspot enabled Hotspot connected
Calling VoLTE enabled
Wi-Fi network connected SkyTone in use
Hotspot disconnected Network being switched by Wi-Fi
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Airplane mode enabled Alarms set
Battery empty Battery low
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Charging Quick charging
Super charging Power saving mode enabled
Bluetooth enabled Bluetooth device battery
Bluetooth device connected VPN connected
Driving mode Projection device connected
Location service enabled Eye comfort mode enabled
Headset connected Headset with a microphone
connected
Missed call Unread SMS
Microphone disabled Muted
More notications Vibrate only
NFC enabled Do Not Disturb mode enabled
Data syncing Data sync failed
Performance mode enabled New emails
Event reminders Digital balance enabled
Shortcut Switches
Shortcut Switches
Turn on a Shortcut Switch
Swipe down from the status bar to open the notication panel, then swipe down on it again
to show all shortcuts.
•Touch a shortcut switch to enable or disable the corresponding feature.
•Touch and hold a shortcut switch to enter the settings screen for that feature.
•Touch to open Settings.
Customize Shortcut Switches
Touch , touch and hold an icon, then drag it to the desired position.
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Home Screen Widgets
Home Screen Widgets
You can add, move, or delete home screen widgets, such as Screen lock, Weather, Notepad,
Clock, Contacts, and Calendar, according to your personal requirements.
Add a Widget to the Home Screen
1Pinch together two ngers on the home screen to access the Home screen editor.
2Touch Widgets, then swipe left to view all widgets.
3Some widgets, like Weather, come in various formats. Touch the widget to view all
formats, then swipe right to return.
4Touch a widget to add it to the home screen. If there is no room on the current screen
page, touch and hold it, then drag it to a dierent screen page.
Move or Delete a Widget
Touch and hold a widget on your home screen until your tablet vibrates, then drag it to the
desired position or touch Remove.
Set Your Wallpaper
Set Your Wallpaper
Use a Preset Wallpaper
1Go to Settings > Home screen & wallpaper > Wallpaper.
2Touch an image you want to set as the wallpaper.
3Set the following according to your preferences:
•Blur: applies a blur eect, which can be adjusted by dragging the slider.
•Scrollable: enables the wallpaper to be scrollable on the home screen.
4Touch , then determine whether you'd like to set it as the wallpaper for the Lock
screen, Home screen, or Both.
Set an Image from Gallery as Your Wallpaper
1Open Gallery, and open the image you want to set as your wallpaper.
2Go to > Set as > Wallpaper, then follow the onscreen instructions.
Screenshots & Screen Recording
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Take a Screenshot
Use a Key Combination to Take a Screenshot
Press and hold the Power and Volume down buttons simultaneously to take a screenshot.
Use a Shortcut to Take a Screenshot
Swipe down from the status bar to open the notication panel, then swipe down on it again
to show all shortcuts. Touch to take a screenshot.
Share and Edit a Screenshot, or Switch to Scrollshot
After you take a screenshot, a thumbnail will display in the lower left corner of the screen.
Then you can:
•Swipe down on the thumbnail to take a scrolling screenshot.
This function is not supported in landscape view.
•Swipe up on the thumbnail to select a sharing mode and share the screenshot with your
friends.
•Touch the thumbnail to edit or delete it.
Screenshots are saved to Gallery by default.
Record the Screen
Record your screen activities in sharable videos to compose a tutorial, show o your
awesome gaming skills, and a lot more.
Use a Key Combination to Start Screen Recording
Press and hold the Power and Volume up buttons simultaneously to start screen recording. To
stop recording, press and hold both buttons again.
Use a Shortcut to Start Screen Recording
1Swipe down from the status bar to open the notication panel, then swipe down on it
again to show all shortcuts.
2Touch Screen Recorder to start screen recording.
3To stop the recording, touch the timer at the top of the screen.
4The recording will be saved to Gallery.
Record Your Voice During Screen Recording
You can enable the microphone to record your voice while recording the screen.
Once you have started a screen recording, touch the microphone icon and ensure that it is
displayed as . Your voice can then also be recorded.
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If the microphone is disabled (i.e. if it is displayed as ), you will only be able to record
system sounds (such as gameplay sounds). If you want the screen to be recorded in
silence, mute your tablet and turn o the music and any other media sound before
starting the screen recording.
View and Clear Notications
View and Clear Notications
View Notications
When there is a notication reminder, you can turn on the screen and swipe down from the
status bar to open the notication panel and view the notication.
Clear Notications
•Swipe right on a notication reminder to clear the notication.
•Touch at the bottom of the notication panel to clear all notications.
Block, Silence, or Delay Notications
Swipe left on a notication, then touch to block, silence, or delay notications from that
source.
Some system notications can't be blocked, cleared, or delayed.
Adjust Sound Settings
Adjust Sound Settings
Press a Volume Button to Adjust the Volume
Press the Volume up or down button to adjust the volume.
Press the Power Button to Mute Your Device When It Rings
When your tablet rings for an incoming call or alarm, you can press the Power button to
mute it.
Use a Shortcut to Switch Between Ring, Vibrating, or Mute Mode
1Swipe down from the status bar to open the notication panel, then swipe down on it
again to show all shortcuts.
2Touch the Sound, Silent, or Vibration icon to switch between dierent
modes.
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Enter Text
Edit Text
You can select text displayed on your screen, copy or cut it to the clipboard, then paste it
somewhere else. You can also share it in multiple ways.
1Touch and hold the text until appears.
2Drag and to select the text you need, or touch Select all to select all the text.
3Touch Copy or Cut according to your requirement.
4Touch the point where you want to paste the text, then touch Paste.
Split-screen Mode & Floating Window
Split-screen Mode
You can split the screen of your tablet to use two apps simultaneously.
Enable Split-screen Mode
1Open an app.
2Enable split-screen mode using any of the following methods:
•Swipe up from the middle of the screen with three ngers.
•When using gesture navigation, swipe up from the bottom of the screen and hold to
enter the Recent tasks screen. Then touch .
•When using three-key navigation, touch and hold the key.
3Open the other app to start multitasking.
Adjust the Size of the Split-screen Panes
Drag in the middle of the split screen line to the desired position on the screen.
This feature can only be used when your tablet is in the portrait orientation.
Switch the Split-screen Panes
If the home screen is displayed in either of the split-screen panes, you won't be able to
switch the panes.
Touch in the middle of the split screen line, then touch .
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Disable Split-screen Mode
Touch in the middle of the split screen line, then touch .
Charging
Charge Your Tablet
Your tablet will alert you when it is running out of power. Please make sure to charge your
tablet in time to prevent it from turning o automatically when the power runs out.
Precautions for Charging
•Charge your tablet using the standard adapter and USB cable that came with your device.
Using other chargers or USB cables may cause repeated restarts, slow charging,
overheating, or other undesirable eects.
•Your tablet will automatically run a safety check when a charger or other device is
connected to the USB port. If moisture is detected in the USB port, your tablet will
automatically activate safety measures and stop charging. Disconnect your tablet from the
USB port and wait until the USB port is dry.
•The time required to fully charge the battery depends on the ambient temperature and age
of the battery.
•Batteries have a limited number of charge cycles. When the battery life becomes noticeably
shorter, go to an authorized Huawei Customer Service Center to replace the battery.
•Do not cover your tablet or charger during charging.
•Your tablet may heat up when you have been using it for an extended period of time,
especially in high temperatures. In this case, stop charging, disable some features, and
move your tablet to a cool place.
•Please do not use your tablet while it is charging.
•If your tablet does not respond after you press and hold the Power button, the battery may
have run out. Charge for 10 minutes and then power it on.
Using the Charger that Came with Your Device
1Use the USB cable that came with your tablet to connect your tablet and the adapter.
2Plug the adapter into a power socket.
Charging Your Tablet with a PC
1Connect your tablet to a PC or other device using a USB cable.
2When the Use USB to dialog box is displayed on your tablet, touch Charge only.
If another option has been set previously, the dialog box will not pop up. Swipe down
from the status bar to open the notication panel, touch Settings, then select Charge
only.
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Overview of Battery Icons
You can check the battery level from the battery icon on the tablet screen.
Battery Icon Battery Level
Less than 4% battery remaining.
Charging, less than 10% battery remaining.
Charging, 10% to 90% battery remaining.
Charging, at least 90% battery remaining.
If 100% is displayed next to the battery icon, or a charging complete
message is displayed on the lock screen, the battery is fully charged.
Reverse Charging with an OTG Cable
On-The-Go (OTG) is a USB transmitting technology that allows a tablet to directly access les
on a USB ash drive or digital camera, or connect to an external device such as a keyboard or
mouse, with the help of an OTG cable.
You can use your tablet to charge other devices using an OTG cable.
1Connect your tablet with the device to be charged using an OTG cable.
2When the Use USB to dialog box is displayed on your tablet, touch Reverse charge.
If another option has been set previously, the dialog box will not pop up. Swipe down
from the status bar to open the notication panel, touch Settings, and then select
Reverse charge.
3Follow the onscreen instructions on the device to be charged to start charging.
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Smart Features
AI Lens
Scan Codes
HiVision can read various QR codes and instantly direct you to the corresponding app screen.
1Open the camera, touch , then touch .
2Place the QR code within the scan frame and wait for it to be recognized.
Scan to Shop
The Shopping feature of HiVision lets you scan goods to get purchase recommendations for
similar items online.
1Open the camera, touch , then touch .
2Frame the target object in the viewnder. You will be given purchase recommendations
once the object has been recognized. You can also touch to take a photo, which will
be recognized automatically.
HiTouch
Use HiTouch for Convenient Shopping
When you see an item you wish to buy on your tablet screen, touch and hold it with two
ngers to search for it online, and touch the displayed links to view more details.
1Go to Settings > Accessibility features > HiTouch, then enable HiTouch.
2Touch and hold the item you wish to purchase with two ngers spread slightly apart.
3After the subject is identied, links to the item on dierent shopping platforms will then
display.
4You can also adjust the position and size of the identication box to select other items
you're interested in.
5Touch the links to view product details and make a purchase.
Easy Projection
Wireless Projection
You can connect your tablet to an external display (for example, a TV) wirelessly.
1Based on the model and functions of your external display, do the following:
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•If the external display supports Miracast, enable wireless projection on it.
•If not, use a wireless HDMI adapter to connect your tablet and external display. Ensure
that the wireless HDMI adapter is connected to a power supply.
To check whether your external display supports Miracast and how to enable wireless
projection on it, consult the user guide or customer service of the external display
manufacturer.
2Swipe down from the status bar to open the notication panel, then touch to turn on
Wi-Fi.
3Swipe down further on the notication panel to enable Wireless Projection. Your tablet
will now search for the external display or the wireless HDMI adapter.
Alternatively, go to Settings > More connections and enable Wireless projection.
4Touch the name of the external display or the wireless HDMI adapter on the search result
list to start projecting.
Wired Projection
You can connect your tablet to an external display (for example, a TV) using a wired
connection.
It is recommended that you purchase the accessories recommended or specied by Huawei
from authorized sources.
Projection Using a Type-C Cable
1Prepare a Type-C cable.
Use a Type-C to HDMI, Type-C to DP, or Type-C to MiniDP cable depending on your
external display.
2Connect the Type-C end to your tablet and the other end to the external display.
3On the external display, set the corresponding HDMI, DP, or MiniDP input as the signal
source.
Projection Using a Docking Station
If you need to connect your tablet to an external display and use a wired mouse and
keyboard, use a docking station with a USB port.
1Prepare a docking station.
Multiple types of ports are available on a docking station. If your external display supports
HDMI and you need to use a wired mouse and keyboard, use a docking station with at
least one HDMI port and two USB ports.
2Connect your tablet and the external display through the docking station, then connect
the wired mouse and keyboard to the docking station.
3On the external display, set the corresponding HDMI, DP, or MiniDP input as the signal
source.
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Desktop Mode
For enhanced work eciency, project the content of your tablet onto an external display,
swipe down from the status bar to open the notication panel, then enable DESKTOP
MODE.
In DESKTOP MODE, the display of your tablet will be arranged in a desktop layout, and
operations on your tablet won't aect what's on the external display. For example, you can
edit a document on the external display while chatting on your tablet. You don't need to
worry about missing notications, calls, or messages, as a red dot will appear on the
notication panel on the external display to keep you informed.
After an external keyboard is connected, your tablet will prompt you to enable DESKTOP
MODE.
Project Your Tablet to an External Display to Facilitate Your Work
In DESKTOP MODE, you can use the following features:
•Multiple windows: Open more than one window at a time to multitask.
•File management: Save les to the desktop, create les or folders, and rename or delete
les.
•Quick search: Search for documents, multimedia les, and apps using the start menu search
box.
•Create app shortcuts: From the start menu, touch and hold an app and then drag it to the
desktop to create a shortcut. You can also right-click an app icon and select the option to
create an app shortcut on the desktop.
•Audio output: Touch the audio output icon in the status bar, then select the external display
or your Tablet as the audio output device.
•App projection: Touch and hold an app icon on your tablet to view the projection options.
You can now project and open the app on the external display.
•Highlighter: Use the highlighter feature to mark projected content using the touchpad.
Exit Desktop Mode
Touch the network signal icons area in the status bar to open Notication center, then
touch Exit Desktop mode.
Huawei Share
Huawei Share
Huawei Share is a wireless sharing technology that allows you to quickly transfer images,
videos, documents, and other types of les between devices. This technology relies on
Bluetooth to discover nearby devices, and uses Wi-Fi Direct to transfer les without using
mobile data.
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Enable or Disable Huawei Share
You can enable or disable Huawei Share in either of the following ways:
•Swipe down from the status bar to open the notication panel, then touch to enable
or disable Huawei Share. Touch and hold the switch to enter the Huawei Share settings
screen.
•Go to Settings > More connections > Huawei Share, enable or disable Huawei Share.
Enabling Huawei Share automatically turns on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
Quickly Share Files Between Your Tablets Using Huawei Share
You can use Huawei Share to quickly share les between Huawei tablets. The recipient can
preview the les before they are sent, then view the full content of the les once they have
been received. For example, the recipient can view received pictures or videos in Gallery.
1On the recipient device, enable Huawei Share.
2On the sending device, touch and hold a le, select the les you want to share, then touch
. Touch Huawei Share, then touch the icon of the recipient device to send the le.
Operations may vary if you are sharing les from apps directly.
3On the recipient device, touch Accept to accept the transfer.
To view the les received, go to Files, then go to Internal storage > Huawei Share on the
Categories tab.
Received pictures or videos can also be found in Gallery > Albums > Huawei Share.
Share Files Between Your Tablet and Computer
You can use Huawei Share to quickly and easily share les wirelessly between your tablet and
a computer.
1Make sure your tablet and computer are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
If the computer is a MateBook (PC Manager earlier than version 9.1), this is not
necessary. All you need to do is make sure its Wi-Fi and Bluetooth switches are
enabled.
2On your tablet, enter the Huawei Share settings screen, and enable Huawei Share and
Computer share.
3Record the Name shown on computers and the username and password under
Verication on computers.
4On your computer, go to:
•Windows: Computer > Network
•mac OS (mac OS 10.8 or later): Finder > Go to > Network
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5On your computer, double-click the name of your tablet, and enter the username and
password recorded earlier.
6Open a folder of your tablet such as the Internal storage folder, then view, edit, or copy
les from the folder to the computer, or copy les from the computer to this folder to
store them in your tablet.
You can also edit the les in this folder on your computer, and the changes will be synced
to your tablet automatically. Similarly, if you edit any les on your tablet, the changes will
be synced to your computer as well.
One-Touch Printing with Huawei Share
When a printer that supports Huawei Share is nearby, you can use Huawei Share to nd the
printer and print out pictures or PDF les from your tablet.
1Depending on the type of printer, ensure the following:
•Wi-Fi capable printers: The printer must be powered on and connected to the same
network as your tablet.
•Wi-Fi Direct capable printers: The printer must be powered on and have Wi-Fi Direct
enabled.
•Bluetooth capable printers: The printer must be powered on and discoverable.
2On your tablet, preview the le to be printed, then go to Share > Huawei Share.
3Once the printer has been discovered, touch its name on your tablet, and adjust settings
on the preview screen. Then touch PRINT to print.
If you are connecting a Bluetooth printer to your tablet for the rst time, nd the printer
on your tablet, touch the printer name, then press and hold the Power button on the
printer for about 1 second to conrm the connection.
For a list of supported printers, touch Learn more on the Huawei Share sharing screen,
swipe left on the screen, then touch What printers are supported? to see the list.
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