Huawei MediaPad User manual

User Guide
EMUI 2.3

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Contents
1 About this document
2 Getting started
2 Notification and status icons
2 Common keys
3 Shortcut operations
3 Text input
4 Editing Text
4 Selecting an input method
4 Network connection
5 Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
5 Connecting to a Wi-Fi network using WPS
6 Turning on your mobile data connection (Applicable to selected models)
5 Network sharing
7 Sharing your network using a Wi-Fi hotspot (Applicable to selected models)
7 Sharing your data connection through USB tethering
8 Sharing your data connection using Bluetooth tethering (Applicable to selected models)
6 Managing applications
9 Installing an application
9 Clearing the application cache
10 Uninstalling an application
7 Email
11 Adding an email account
11 Configuring an email account
12 Deleting an email account
8 Multimedia
13 Importing photos (Applicable to selected models)
13 Viewing photos or videos
14 Taking a panoramic photo
15 Sharing photos or videos

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9 Customized settings
16 Changing the theme
16 Adding widgets to the home screen
17 Managing your home screen
18 Setting the ringtone
19 Setting the font size
19 Adjusting the screen brightness
19 Enabling pocket mode (Applicable to selected models)
10 File sharing
20 Sharing files using Wi-Fi Direct
20 Sharing files using Bluetooth
21 Multi-screen display
23 Copying files from a computer
11 Contacts
24 Creating a contact
24 Synchronizing contacts
24 Importing contacts
25 Backing up contacts
25 Sharing contacts
12 Calls (Applicable to selected models)
26 Making an emergency call
26 Making a conference call
26 Adding an unknown number to your contacts
27 Clearing call logs
13 Messaging (Applicable to selected models)
28 Searching for a message
28 Customizing message settings
14 Settings
29 Motion control (Applicable to selected models)
29 Suspend button (Applicable to selected models)
29 Setting the screen timeout period
29 Setting a screen lock
30 Adjusting the volume
30 Checking the memory status
30 Setting the date and time

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30 Locking a microSD card (Applicable to selected models)
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 About this document
Thank you for choosing the HUAWEI MediaPad.
This document is intended for HUAWEI MediaPad that runs Emotion UI 2.3.
Figures in this document are screeshots taken under the
Brightness theme. Switch to the Brightness
theme to better understand this guide. For details, see Changing the theme.
• Not all models support calling, SMS, and other mobile network related functions.
• Certain functions may vary with models and regions.

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2 Getting started
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
Airplane mode Bluetooth on
Headset connected 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
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Attachment Add

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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.
• Flick from the top of the screen to display notifications and shortcut icons.
Search Set
Refresh Delete data
Favorites Save
Clean the system environment Call

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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
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.
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.
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.
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.

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Turning on your mobile data connection (Applicable to selected
models)
Using mobile data services may incur data usage charges. For details, contact your service provider.
1. On the home screen, touch Settings .
2. Touch Mobile networks under WIRELESS & NETWORKS .
3. Select the Data enabled check box to enable the data service.

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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 (Applicable to
selected models)
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 (Applicable to selected models).
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.
When using the USB tethering function, you cannot simultaneously use your HUAWEI MediaPad
as a USB storage device.

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Sharing your data connection using Bluetooth tethering
(Applicable to selected models)
With Bluetooth tethering, you can share your HUAWEI MediaPad's data connection with other
Bluetooth devices.
1. On the home screen, touch Settings .
2. Touch More… > Tethering & portable hotspot under WIRELESS & NETWORKS .
3. Select the Bluetooth tethering check box to turn on your Wi-Fi hotspot.
4. On the device that wants to share your data connection, turn on Bluetooth and pair the device and
your HUAWEI MediaPad using Bluetooth.
When the connection is established, the device can surf the Internet using your HUAWEI MediaPad's
data connection.
When the connection is established, some Android devices may require the following operations
before surfing the Internet: On the device's Bluetooth list screen, touch next to HUAWEI
MediaPad and select the
Internet access check box.

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6 Managing applications
Installing an application
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.
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.
Some third-party applications may not be compatible with your HUAWEI MediaPad. They may
not run properly and your HUAWEI MediaPad may shut down. It is recommended that you
download applications from trusted sources only.
• 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
Tools > 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. Flick left on the screen and touch All to display the application list.
3. Touch Clear cache .

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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.

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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 NEW 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 > NEW 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 screen 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.
Do not arbitrarily change the default value of Server settings ; otherwise, sending and receiving
emails may fail.

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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 .

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8 Multimedia
Importing photos (Applicable to selected models)
You can import photos from a camera or other storage device (such as a USB flash drive or phone) to
your HUAWEI MediaPad using only a USB OTG cable.
To purchase a USB OTG cable, please contact an Huawei authorized supplier or your device
vendor.
1. Use a USB OTG cable to connect a camera and your HUAWEI MediaPad.
2. On your HUAWEI MediaPad's home screen, touch Tools > File Manager > Local > USB .
3. Touch or ,select the photos or folders you want to import into your HUAWEI MediaPad.
4. Touch Copy or Cut .
5. Choose where you want to save the files and touch Paste .
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.
USB OTG cable
USB cable
Card reader

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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.
You can pinch two fingers apart or together to zoom in or out.
When viewing a photo or video, you can:
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.
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.
4. Touch to stop shooting. Your HUAWEI MediaPad then automatically generates a panoramic
photo.
Edit pictures.
Open the camera.
Share photos or videos.
Play the photo or video in a small window.
View more menu options.

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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.