Huawei MediaPad T1 8.0 User manual

User Guide

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1 Welcome 1
2 Getting started 2
HUAWEI MediaPad T1 8.0 at a Glance 2
Installing the SIM and microSD Cards 2
Charging the Battery 3
Important information about the battery 4
Your home screen at a glance 5
Notification and status icons 6
Common keys 6
Shortcut operations 7
3 Text input 9
Editing Text 9
Selecting an input method 9
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 10
5 Network sharing 11
Sharing your network using a Wi-Fi hotspot 11
Sharing your data connection through USB tethering 11
6 Managing applications 12
Installing an application 12
Clearing the application cache 12
Uninstalling an application 12
7 Email 13
Adding an email account 13
Configuring an email account 13
Deleting an email account 13
8 Multimedia 14
Viewing photos or videos 14
Taking a panoramic photo 14
Editing a photo 15
Sharing photos or videos 15
9 Customized settings 16
Changing the theme 16

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Adding widgets to the home screen 16
Managing your home screen 17
Setting the ringtone 18
Setting the font size 18
Adjusting the screen brightness 19
10 File sharing 20
Sharing files using Wi-Fi Direct 20
Sharing files using Bluetooth 20
Copying files from a computer 21
11 Contacts 22
Creating a contact 22
Synchronizing contacts 22
Importing contacts 22
Backing up contacts 23
Sharing contacts 23
12 Calls 24
Making an emergency call 24
Adding an unknown number to your contacts 24
Clearing call logs 24
13 Messaging 25
Searching for a message 25
Customizing message settings 25
14 Settings 26
Setting the screen timeout period 26
Setting a screen lock 26
Adjusting the volume 26
Checking the memory status 26
Setting the date and time 26
Formatting a microSD card 27
Restoring factory settings 27
Updating your HUAWEI MediaPad 27
15 Personal Information and Data Security 28
16 Legal Notice 29

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1 Welcome
Welcome to the bright new world of the HUAWEI MediaPad T1 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 Green
theme. To better understand the content of
this guide, switch your HUAWEI MediaPad to the Green 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 T1 8.0 at a Glance
Congratulations on your purchase of the HUAWEI MediaPad T1 8.0.
Installing the SIM and microSD Cards
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.
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.

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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.
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.
To remove the microSD card when your HUAWEI MediaPad is powered on, on the home
screen, touch Settings > Storage > Unmount SD card. When the microSD card is
uninstalled, remove the back cover and gently remove the card.
Charging the Battery
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.
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.

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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.
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.

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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.
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.

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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.
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
Common keys
More Share
Completed
Edit
Attachment Add
Search Set
Refresh Delete data
Favorites
Save
Clean the system
environment Call

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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.
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.
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
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.
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
Using mobile data services may incur data usage charges. For details, contact your
service provider.
1. On the home screen, touch Settings.
2. Touch More…> Mobile networks under WIRELESS & NETWORKS.
3. Select the Data enabled check box to enable the data service.
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.
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.
The Wi-Fi only version of the HUAWEI MediaPad does not support this function.

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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.
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.
The Wi-Fi only version of the HUAWEI MediaPad does not support this function.
When using the USB tethering function, you cannot simultaneously use your HUAWEI
MediaPad as a USB storage device.

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6 Managing applications
Installing an application
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.
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 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.
Uninstalling an application
On the home screen, touch and hold the application you want to uninstall, and drag it to
.
Some pre-installed applications cannot be uninstalled.
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.
Some third-party applications may not be compatible with your HUAWEI MediaPad. They
may not run properly and your HUAWEI MediaP
ad may shut down. It is recommended that
you download applications from trusted sources only.

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7 Email
Adding an email account
Email parameters must be set when you add an email account. For details, contact your
email service provider.
1. On the home screen, touch Email.
2. On the Add account screen, select the account type you want.
3. In Account setup, enter the email address and password.
4. Touch Next and follow the onscreen instructions to complete more settings.
After you add an email account, touch > Settings > Add account to add more
accounts.
Configuring an email account
You can configure an email account, such as the email signature, font size, inbox refresh
frequency, and email notification tone.
1. On the home screen, touch Email.
2. Touch > Settings. Then you can:
Touch General to change the email font size or set the picture that will be displayed after
an email is deleted.
Select an email account to change the email signature, set the inbox refresh frequency,
or change the email notification tone.
Deleting an email account
Deleting an email account will not delete any emails stored on the server, and you can use
a browser or another device to log in the mailbox to check the emails. After an email
account is deleted, the HUAWEI MediaPad will stop sending and receiving emails using the
account.
1. On the home screen, touch Email.
2. Touch > Settings.
3. In the email account list, select the email account you want to delete.
4. On the screen, flick your finger up and touch Remove account.
Do not arbitrarily change the default value of Server settings; otherwise, sending and
receiving emails may fail.

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8 Multimedia
Viewing photos or videos
Gallery enables you to conveniently view photos and videos. It automatically searches and
organizes photos and videos stored on your HUAWEI MediaPad's internal storage and the
microSD card for your easy reference.
1. On the home screen, touch Gallery to open Gallery.
2. Touch a photo or video to view it in full screen mode. Flick your finger left or right across
the screen to view the previous or next file.
When viewing a photo or video, you can:
Filter fragmented images.
Open the camera.
Share photos or videos.
Play the photo or video in a small window.
View more menu options.
Taking a panoramic photo
Your HUAWEI MediaPad enables you to easily take panoramic photos without a wide-angle
lens.
1. On the home screen, touch Camera.
2. Touch > > Panorama to enter panoramic shooting mode.
3. Touch to start shooting. Pan your HUAWEI MediaPad slowly to capture the view.
4. Touch to stop shooting. Your HUAWEI MediaPad then automatically generates a
panoramic photo.
You can pinch two fingers apart or together to zoom in or out.
If the viewfinder turns red, the view will not be captured. This may happen because you
have moved your HUAWEI MediaPad too fast or the viewfinder scope exceeds the limit of
the panoramic view. Try panning your HUAWEI MediaPad slowly.

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Editing a photo
Your HUAWEI MediaPad provides powerful photo editing functions making your photos
even more stunning. You can apply diversified effects, such as removing red eyes, filling
light, or cropping a photo.
1. Touch Gallery and locate the photo you want to edit.
2. Touch > Edit. Crop the photo or adjust its luminance and color as required.
3. Touch Save. The edited photo is saved to the same folder as the original photo.
Sharing photos or videos
You can share photos and videos via Bluetooth or email. Take your HUAWEI MediaPad and
start sharing!
1. On the home screen, touch Gallery to open Gallery.
2. Touch and hold the photo, video you want to share.
3. Touch and choose how you want to share the selected file, for example, using
Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct. Then follow the onscreen instructions. For details, see File
sharing.

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9 Customized settings
The HUAWEI MediaPad allows you to set a desired photo as the wallpaper, design home
screen widgets, and set desired ringtones.
Changing the theme
Your HUAWEI MediaPad comes with multiple themes, easily allowing your device to have a
new look as often as you want.
1. On the home screen, touch Themes.
2. Select the desired theme. Then, touch APPLY.
Adding widgets to the home screen
You can add widgets, such as the calendar and bookmarks, to the home screen.
1. On the home screen, touch and hold a blank area.
2. In the displayed dialog box, touch Widgets.
3. Touch and hold a widget, drag it to the desired position, and release it.

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Managing your home screen
1. On the home screen, touch and hold a blank area.
2. In the displayed dialog box, touch Thumbnails.
3. On the thumbnail screen, you can:
Touch and hold a home screen thumbnail to move its position.
Touch to add a home screen.