Huawei MediaPad User manual

User Guide
HUAWEI MediaPad

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1 Getting Started ..........................................................................................1
1.1 Welcome ...........................................................................................................1
1.2 HUAWEI MediaPad at a Glance........................................................................1
1.3 Installing the SIM and microSD Cards...............................................................2
1.4 Switching Your HUAWEI MediaPad On or Off ...................................................3
1.5 Charging the Battery .........................................................................................3
1.6 Important Information About the Battery ............................................................4
1.7 Power-Saving Tips.............................................................................................5
1.8 Touchscreen Actions..........................................................................................5
1.9 Home Screen ....................................................................................................7
1.9.1 Home Screen at a Glance.......................................................................7
1.9.2 Home Screen Extensions .......................................................................9
1.9.3 Customizing the Home Screen .............................................................10
1.10 Locking and Unlocking the Screen ................................................................13
1.10.1 Locking the Screen .............................................................................13
1.10.2 Setting the Screen Timeout Period .....................................................13
1.10.3 Unlocking the Screen..........................................................................14
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1.10.4 Setting the Screen Unlock Pattern......................................................14
1.11 Navigation Icons............................................................................................15
1.12 Opening the Settings List ..............................................................................16
1.13 Connecting Your Tablet to a PC.....................................................................17
1.14 Connecting Your Tablet to a TV .....................................................................18
2 Text Input.................................................................................................20
2.1 Selecting a Text Input Method .........................................................................20
2.2 Android Keyboard............................................................................................20
2.3 Huawei Input Method.......................................................................................21
2.4 Editing Text......................................................................................................22
3 Wireless Networks ..................................................................................23
3.1 Wi-Fi................................................................................................................23
3.1.1 Turning On or Off the WLAN.................................................................23
3.1.2 Configuring WLAN Settings ..................................................................23
3.1.3 Connecting to a WLAN .........................................................................24
3.2 Bluetooth .........................................................................................................25
3.2.1 Turning On or Off the Bluetooth ............................................................25
3.2.2 Configuring Bluetooth Settings .............................................................25
3.2.3 Connecting to a Bluetooth Device.........................................................26

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3.2.4 Disconnecting from or Unpairing with Another Bluetooth Device ..........26
3.3 Mobile Networks..............................................................................................27
3.3.1 Accessing Mobile Network Settings ......................................................27
3.3.2 Turning Data Roaming On or Off ..........................................................27
3.4 Sharing Your HUAWEI MediaPad's Data Connection......................................27
3.4.1 Sharing a Data Connection via USB.....................................................27
3.4.2 Sharing a Data Connection as a Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot ......................28
3.5 Turning Airplane Mode On or Off.....................................................................28
4 Browser ...................................................................................................29
4.1 Browsing a Webpage ......................................................................................29
4.2 Bookmarks ......................................................................................................30
4.3 Downloading Files ...........................................................................................32
5 Email .......................................................................................................33
5.1 Opening an Email............................................................................................33
5.2 Adding and Deleting Email Accounts ...............................................................33
5.2.1 Setting Up an Email Account ................................................................33
5.2.2 Deleting an Email Account ....................................................................33
5.3 Sending and Receiving Emails........................................................................33
5.3.1 Editing and Sending an Email...............................................................33

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5.3.2 Reading an Email .................................................................................34
5.3.3 Other Operations ..................................................................................34
6 Call ..........................................................................................................35
6.1 Making a Call Using the Dialer ........................................................................35
6.2 Answering, Rejecting, or Ending a Call............................................................35
6.3 Using the Call Log ...........................................................................................36
6.3.1 Opening the Call Log ............................................................................36
6.3.2 Making a Call from the Call Log............................................................37
6.3.3 Adding a Number to Contacts ...............................................................37
6.3.4 Clearing the Call Log ............................................................................37
6.4 Making a Call to a Contact ..............................................................................37
7 Messaging...............................................................................................38
7.1 Accessing the Messaging Screen....................................................................38
7.2 Sending a Message.........................................................................................38
7.2.1 Creating and Sending a Text Message .................................................38
7.2.2 Creating and Sending a Multimedia Message ......................................38
7.2.3 Viewing and Reply to a Message..........................................................39
7.2.4 Viewing Message Details......................................................................39
7.2.5 Forwarding or Deleting a Message .......................................................39

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8 People .....................................................................................................40
8.1 Accessing Contacts .........................................................................................40
8.2 Creating a Contact...........................................................................................40
8.3 Importing Contacts ..........................................................................................40
8.4 Editing Detailed Contact Information ...............................................................40
8.5 Deleting a Contact...........................................................................................41
8.6 Combining Contacts ........................................................................................41
9 Multimedia...............................................................................................42
9.1 Sound Recorder ..............................................................................................42
9.2 Camera and Camcorder..................................................................................42
9.2.1 View Finder Screen for Photo Capture .................................................43
9.2.2 View Finder Screen for Video Capture..................................................45
9.3 Videos .............................................................................................................47
9.4 Gallery .............................................................................................................47
9.4.1 Opening Gallery....................................................................................47
9.4.2 Viewing Pictures ...................................................................................48
10 Applications ...........................................................................................49
10.1 Calendar........................................................................................................49
10.2 Alarms ...........................................................................................................50

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11 Security Settings ...................................................................................51
11.1 Turning On the SIM Card PIN........................................................................51
11.2 Changing the SIM Card PIN..........................................................................51
12 FAQ .......................................................................................................52
13 Personal Information and Data Security ...............................................54
14 Legal Notice ..........................................................................................56

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1 Getting Started
1.1 Welcome
Thank you for choosing HUAWEI MediaPad as your daily life assistant and partner.
Your HUAWEI MediaPad is a smart tablet that delivers high quality images, audio and
video, and convenient network and information services.
The figures in this guide are provided for your reference only. The appearance
and display features may vary slightly depending on the actual product version.
1.2 HUAWEI MediaPad at a Glance
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Volume key
7
Speaker
2
Power button
8
Main camera
3
Light sensor
9
Microphone
4
Front camera
10
Micro-USB port
5
Headphone jack
11
HDMI port
6
Speaker
12
Charger port

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You can use the USB adapter provided with your HUAWEI MediaPad to connect
a keyboard, mouse or USB flash drive to your HUAWEI MediaPad.
1.3 Installing the SIM and microSD Cards
1. Remove the back cover.
2. Install the SIM card.
3. Install the microSD card.
4. Replace the back cover.

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Do not remove the cover for the main camera.
When installing the SIM card, insert the card gently until it clicks firmly into place.
When removing the SIM card, push the card further into its slot and then release it
to make it pop out. Then remove the SIM card from the slot.
To remove the microSD card, touch >
Settings > Storage > Unmount SD
card
. Push the card further into its slot and then release it to make it pop out.
Then the microSD card can be removed from the slot.
1.4 Switching Your HUAWEI MediaPad On or Off
Press and hold the Power button until your HUAWEI MediaPad vibrates to switch on your
HUAWEI MediaPad. The first time you switch on the tablet, complete the setup by following
the on-screen instructions.
To switch off your HUAWEI MediaPad, press and hold the Power button until the screen
displays a dialog box, and then touch
Power off in the dialog box.
When the HUAWEI MediaPad is switched on or malfunctions, press and hold the
Power button for 10 seconds. After release, press and hold the Power button
again until your HUAWEI MediaPad vibrates, indicating that it is restarting.
1.5 Charging the Battery
To charge the HUAWEI MediaPad's battery, connect the charger to the charger port and
plug the charger into a power outlet, as shown in the following figure.