Huawei MediaPad User manual

User Guide
EMUI 3.0

1 About this document ...................................................... 1
2 Getting started................................................................. 2
Locking and unlocking the screen ...................................................2
Notification and status icons............................................................2
Common keys .................................................................................3
Shortcut operations .........................................................................3
3 Text input ......................................................................... 6
Editing Text......................................................................................6
Selecting an input method...............................................................6
4 Network connection ........................................................ 7
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network ........................................................7
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network using WPS......................................7
Turning on your mobile data connection (Certain models only).......7
5 Network sharing .............................................................. 8
Sharing your network using a Wi-Fi hotspot (Certain models only) .8
Sharing your data connection through USB tethering .....................8
6 Contacts ........................................................................... 9
Creating a contact ...........................................................................9
Synchronising contacts ...................................................................9
Importing contacts ...........................................................................9
Backing up contacts ......................................................................10
Sharing contacts............................................................................10
7 Calls (Certain models only) .......................................... 11
Making an emergency call............................................................. 11
Making a conference call............................................................... 11
Adding an unknown number to your contacts................................ 11
Clearing call logs...........................................................................12
8 Messaging (Certain models only) ................................ 13
Searching for a message ..............................................................13
Customising message settings......................................................13
9 Managing applications.................................................. 14
Installing an application .................................................................14
Uninstalling an application.............................................................14
10 Multimedia ................................................................... 15

Taking a panoramic photo (Certain models only)..........................15
Importing photos (Certain models only).........................................15
Viewing photos or videos ..............................................................16
Sharing photos or videos...............................................................16
Scanning a QR code using the camera (Certain models only) .....16
Scanning a QR code using Gallery (Certain models only)............16
11 Customised settings ................................................... 17
Changing the theme ......................................................................17
Adding widgets to the home screen ..............................................17
Managing home screens ...............................................................18
Setting the ringtone .......................................................................18
Setting the font size.......................................................................18
Adjusting the screen brightness ....................................................18
Setting the file safe........................................................................18
Setting privacy protection (Certain models only) ..........................19
12 File sharing .................................................................. 20
Sharing files using Wi-Fi Direct .....................................................20
Sharing files using Bluetooth.........................................................20
Multi-screen display (Certain models only)...................................20
Copying files from a computer.......................................................22
13 Settings ........................................................................ 23
Setting the screen timeout period..................................................23
Setting a screen lock .....................................................................23
Adjusting the volume .....................................................................23
Enabling power saving mode ........................................................23
Checking the memory status.........................................................23
Setting the date and time ..............................................................24
Formatting a microSD card ...........................................................24
Restoring factory settings..............................................................24
Updating your HUAWEI MediaPad................................................24
14 Personal Information and Data Security ................... 25
15 Legal Notice................................................................. 26

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1 About this document
Thank you for choosing the HUAWEI MediaPad.
This document is intended for the HUAWEI MediaPad that runs EMUI 3.0.
The images in this document are screenshots taken when using the Bloom theme. Switch
to the Bloom theme to get the most out of this guide. For details, see Changing the theme.
Some models do not support calling, SMS and other mobile network functions.
Some features may not be available on certain models or in certain regions.

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2 Getting started
Locking and unlocking the screen
Locking the screen: The screen will lock automatically if your HUAWEI MediaPad has
been idle for a specified period of time. You can also press the power button to lock the
screen.
Unlocking the screen: Press the power button to turn on the screen. Slide your finger in
any direction to unlock the screen.
Notification and status icons
The notification and status bars may display the following icons to inform you of your
HUAWEI MediaPad's status.
Flight 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
Synchronising data Synchronisation failed
Connected to a VPN USB tethering on
Wi-Fi networks available
Connected to a Wi-Fi network
USB debugging on Headset connected
On the home screen, touch Settings > Display > Sleep and choose a time.

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Common keys
More Share
Completed Add
Search Delete data
Refresh Save
Favourites
Call
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.
Personalising the home screen: Touch and hold a blank area on the home screen or
pinch two fingers together to set the wallpaper, widgets and more.
On the home screen, pinch three fingers together to display the home screen thumbnails,
where you will be able to manage your home screens. For details, see Managing home
screens.

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Opening the notification and shortcut panels: Slide down from the status bar to open the
notification panel. Swipe left or right to switch between the notifications and shortcuts
tabs.

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Touch a notification to view its details and swipe left or right across a
notification to dismiss it.
Touch to delete all notifications.
Touch to display all of the shortcut switches. You can then touch
to customise the list.
Drag the slider to adjust the screen brightness.
You can also enable or disable automatic brightness (Certain models
only).
Touch the icons on the shortcuts tab to turn the functions on or off.
Touch and hold a shortcut icon to enter the settings screen for the
corresponding function.

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3 Text input
Your HUAWEI MediaPad comes with multiple input methods. It's easy to 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 methods to input text. You can select your
desired input method.
1. On the text editing screen, touch a text field to bring up the onscreen keyboard.
2. Swipe 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. Toggle the Wi-Fi switch to to turn on Wi-Fi. Your HUAWEI MediaPad then 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 Wi-Fi protected setup (WPS), it is easy to
connect to a Wi-Fi network using WPS.
1. On the home screen, touch Settings > Wi-Fi.
2. Toggle the Wi-Fi switch to to turn on Wi-Fi.
3. Touch Advanced settings > WPS connection or WPS PIN connection and follow the
onscreen instructions to connect to the wireless router.
Turning on your mobile data connection (Certain
models only)
Using a mobile data connection may incur data usage charges. For details, contact your
service provider.
1. On the home screen, touch Settings.
2. Touch More > Mobile network under Wireless & networks.
3. Touch the key next to Data enabled or drag the key to to enable mobile data.
If a Wi-Fi network and a mobile data network are available at the same time, the HUAWEI
MediaPad preferentially connects to the Wi-Fi network. If the Wi-Fi network becomes
unavailable, the HUAWEI MediaPad then automatically connects to the mobile data
network.
To connect to a Wi-Fi network that has a hidden SSID, touch Add network under the Wi-
Fi network list and then follow the onscreen instructions to enter the required information
and connect to the network.

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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
(Certain models only)
By setting up your HUAWEI MediaPad as a Wi-Fi hotspot, you can share your mobile data
network with other devices.
Before sharing your data connection, turn on mobile data on your HUAWEI MediaPad. For
details, see Turning on your mobile data connection (Certain models only).
Allowing other devices to access the Internet using your HUAWEI MediaPad's data
connection may consume a significant amount of data.
1. On the home screen, touch Settings.
2. Under Wireless & networks, touch More > Tethering & portable hotspot.
3. Touch Portable Wi-Fi hotspot.
4. Toggle the switch to to turn on your Wi-Fi hotspot.
5. 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 connection with a computer using a
single USB cable.
1. Connect your HUAWEI MediaPad to a computer using the USB cable provided with the
HUAWEI MediaPad.
2. On the home screen, touch Settings.
3. Under Wireless & networks, touch More > Tethering & portable hotspot.
4. Touch USB tethering to share your mobile data connection.
After the connection is set up, you can access the Internet from the computer.
When using the USB tethering function, you cannot use your HUAWEI MediaPad as a
USB storage device.

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6 Contacts
Creating a contact
1. On the home screen, touch Contacts to display your contacts list.
2. Touch .
3. Enter your contact's information, such as name, phone number and email address.
4. Touch Add another field to add more information.
5. Touch .
Synchronising contacts
You can synchronise the contacts stored in your Gmail and Exchange accounts and your
HUAWEI MediaPad.
1. On the home screen, touch Settings.
2. Under ACCOUNTS, touch the type of account you want to synchronise.
3. Touch the account you want to synchronise.
4. Select the Sync contacts check box.
If the account you want to synchronise has not been added to your HUAWEI MediaPad,
touch Add account and follow the onscreen instructions to add the account. When it is
added, your HUAWEI MediaPad automatically synchronises with it.
Importing contacts
You can import contacts from a micro-SIM or microSD card to your HUAWEI MediaPad, or
use Wi-Fi Direct to import the contacts from other devices to your HUAWEI MediaPad.
1. On the home screen, touch Contacts to display your contacts list.
2. Touch > Import/Export.
3. Select an import method and follow the onscreen instructions.
If you are creating a contact for the first time, your HUAWEI MediaPad prompts you to
select a storage location. After you create your first contact, new contacts are stored in the
same location. You can touch the storage location, which is displayed on the new contacts
screen, to select a different location.

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Backing up contacts
You can back up your contacts to a microSD card in case your contacts are accidentally
deleted or lost.
1. On the home screen, touch Contacts to display your contacts list.
2. Touch > Import/Export.
3. Touch Export to storage.
Sharing contacts
You can share contacts in your HUAWEI MediaPad with your friends using email, Bluetooth
and more.
1. On the home screen, touch Contacts.
2. From the contacts list, you can:
Touch the contact you want to share and then touch .
Touch > Import/Export > Share contacts, select the contacts you want to share
and then touch .
3. In the popup dialogue box, choose a sharing mode and follow the onscreen instructions
to share the contacts.

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7 Calls (Certain models only)
Making an emergency call
In the event of an emergency, you can make emergency calls without a SIM card. However,
you must still be within mobile coverage.
1. On the home screen, touch Dialler.
2. Enter a local emergency number and touch .
Making a conference call
Making conference calls with your friends, family and colleagues is easy with your HUAWEI
MediaPad.
1. Call the first participant.
2. When the call is connected, touch > and call the second participant. The call
with the first participant is put on hold.
3. When the second call is connected, touch to start a conference call.
4. To add more participants, repeat steps 2 and 3.
When the call is complete, touch to end it.
Adding an unknown number to your contacts
1. On the home screen, touch Dialler.
2. From the call log, touch next to the unknown number.
3. Touch or .
Emergency calls are subject to the quality of the mobile network, usage environment,
service provider policies and local laws and regulations. Never rely solely on your
HUAWEI MediaPad for critical communications if emergencies occur.
Before you make a conference call, make sure you have subscribed to the conference call
service. For details, contact your service provider.
You can also touch and hold the number you want to add and then touch Create new
contact or Save to existing contact.

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Clearing call logs
To delete a single call log entry: On the Dialler screen, touch and hold the call log entry. On
the displayed option menu, touch Delete entry.
To delete all or multiple call log entries: On the Dialler screen, touch > Delete call
log.
Select the check box and touch to delete all call log entries.
Select one or more call logs and touch to delete them.

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8 Messaging (Certain models only)
Searching for a message
Lots of messages and looking for one in particular? This handy function makes it easy to
find that elusive message.
1. On the home screen, touch Messaging.
2. Touch > Search.
3. Enter a keyword in the search box.
4. In the results list, select the desired message to open it.
Customising message settings
To customise text and multimedia message settings, message notification tones, and other
settings, touch > Settings in the message list.

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9 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 you have downloaded
the application, follow the onscreen instructions to install it.
Connect your HUAWEI MediaPad to a computer. Use HiSuite or third-party software to
download the application. After you have downloaded the application, follow the
onscreen instructions to install it.
Use Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct to send an application on another device, such as a phone
or tablet, to your HUAWEI MediaPad. After you have finished sending the application,
select the application to install it.
Download the application from a computer. Then copy the application to your HUAWEI
MediaPad. Once you have copied the application, touch Files on your HUAWEI
MediaPad's home screen. Touch Apps> Apps under Categories, select the application
and then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.
Uninstalling an application
On the home screen, touch and hold the application you want to uninstall, then drag it to
.
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 MediaPad may shut down. It is recommended t
hat
you only download applications from trusted sources.
Some pre-installed applications cannot be uninstalled.

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10 Multimedia
Taking a panoramic photo (Certain models only)
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 switch to panorama mode.
3. Touch to start shooting.
4. Follow the onscreen instructions and move your device slowly in one direction.
5. Touch to stop shooting. The camera automatically merges all the photos captured
to create one panoramic photo.
Importing photos (Certain models only)
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.
Use a USB OTG cable to connect a camera and your HUAWEI MediaPad.
1. On your HUAWEI MediaPad's home screen, touch Files > Local > USB.
2. Touch or , select the photos or folders you want to import into your
HUAWEI MediaPad.
3. Touch Copy or Cut.
4. Choose where you want to save the files and touch Paste.
To purchase a USB OTG cable, please contact an authorised Huawei supplier or your
device retailer.

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Viewing photos or videos
Gallery lets you conveniently view photos and videos. It automatically searches for and
organises the photos and videos stored on your HUAWEI MediaPad's internal storage and
the microSD card.
1. On the home screen, touch Gallery to open Gallery.
2. Touch a photo or video to view it in full screen mode. Swipe your finger left or right
across the screen to view the previous or next file.
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 or 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.
Scanning a QR code using the camera (Certain
models only)
1. On the home screen, touch Camera.
2. Frame the QR code with the camera.
3. After the QR code has been scanned successfully, touch View details.
Scanning a QR code using Gallery (Certain
models only)
1. On the home screen, touch Gallery.
2. Choose a QR code photo.
3. Touch the photo.
4. Touch View details.
You can pinch two fingers apart or together to zoom in or out.

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11 Customised settings
Changing the theme
Your HUAWEI MediaPad comes with multiple themes, allowing you to change the look of
your device as often as you want.
1. On the home screen, touch Themes.
2. Select the desired theme. Then, touch .
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. Touch Widgets.
3. Drag a widget to the home screen and release your finger.