Huawei MediaPad User manual

User Guide

1 About this document ...................................................... 1
2 Getting started................................................................. 2
Locking and unlocking the screen ...................................................2
Notification and status icons............................................................2
Common keys .................................................................................3
Home screen 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..........................................7
5 Network sharing .............................................................. 8
Sharing your data connection using a Wi-Fi hotspot .......................8
Sharing your data connection through USB tethering .....................8
6 Contacts ........................................................................... 9
Creating a contact ...........................................................................9
Synchronizing contacts ...................................................................9
Importing contacts ...........................................................................9
Backing up contacts ......................................................................10
Sharing contacts............................................................................10
7 Messaging...................................................................... 11
Searching for a message .............................................................. 11
Customizing message settings...................................................... 11
8 Managing applications.................................................. 12
Installing an application .................................................................12
Uninstalling an application.............................................................12
9 Multimedia ..................................................................... 13
Taking a panoramic photo .............................................................13
Importing photos ...........................................................................13
Viewing photos or videos ..............................................................14
Sharing photos or videos...............................................................14
Scanning a QR code using the camera.........................................14

Scanning a QR code using Gallery ...............................................14
10 Customized settings ................................................... 15
Changing the theme ......................................................................15
Adding a widget to the home screen .............................................15
Managing home screens ...............................................................16
Setting the ringtone .......................................................................16
Setting the font size.......................................................................16
Adjusting the screen brightness ....................................................16
Setting the file safe........................................................................16
Setting privacy protection ..............................................................17
11 File sharing .................................................................. 18
Sharing files using Wi-Fi Direct .....................................................18
Sharing files using Bluetooth.........................................................18
Copying files from a computer.......................................................19
12 Settings ........................................................................ 20
Setting the screen timeout period..................................................20
Setting a screen lock .....................................................................20
Adjusting the volume .....................................................................20
Enabling power saving mode ........................................................20
Checking the memory status .........................................................20
Setting the date and time ..............................................................21
Formatting a microSD card ...........................................................21
Restoring factory settings..............................................................21
Updating your HUAWEI MediaPad................................................21
13 Personal Information and Data Security ................... 22
14 Legal Notice................................................................. 23

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1 About this document
Thank you for choosing the HUAWEI MediaPad.
This document is intended for HUAWEI MediaPad that runs EMUI 3.0.
Figures in this document are screenshots taken under the Bloom theme. Switch to the
Bloom theme to better understand this guide. For details, see Changing the theme.

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2 Getting started
Locking and unlocking the screen
Locking the screen: If your HUAWEI MediaPad has been idle for a specified period of
time, the screen locks itself automatically. 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
toward 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.
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
On the home screen, touch Setting > Display > Sleep and choose a time.

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Common keys
More Share
Completed Add
Search Delete data
Refresh Save
Favorites
Home screen 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.
Personalizing 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.

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On the home screen, pinch your thumb, pointer and middle 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. Flick left or right to switch between the notifications and
shortcuts tabs.
Touch a notification to view its details and flick left or right across a notification
to dismiss it.
Touch to delete all notifications.
Touch to display all of the shortcut icons. You can then touch to
customize the list.
Drag the slider to adjust the screen brightness.
You can also enable or disable automatic brightness.
Touch the shortcut icons on the notification panel to turn on or off the
functions. Touch and hold an icon to enter the settings screen of the
corresponding function.

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3 Text input
Your HUAWEI MediaPad comes with multiple input methods. You can quickly enter text
using the on-screen keyboard.
Touch a text input field to bring up the on-screen keyboard.
When you are done, touch to hide the on-screen 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 input text. You can select the input
method you like.
1. On the text editing screen, touch a text field to bring up the on-screen 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. Toggle the switch of Wi-Fi to to turn on Wi-Fi. Your HUAWEI MediaPad then
searches for available Wi-Fi networks.
3. Select the desired Wi-Fi network and follow the on-screen instructions.
Your HUAWEI MediaPad consumes more power when Wi-Fi is turned on.
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. Toggle the switch of Wi-Fi to to turn on Wi-Fi.
3. Touch Advanced settings > WPS connection or WPS PIN connection, and follow the
on-screen instructions for operations to perform 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 Setting.
2. Touch More > Mobile network under Wireless & networks.
3. Touch the key next to Data enabled or drag the key to 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.
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 on-screen instructions to enter the required information
and connect to that 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 data connection 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, turn on mobile data on your HUAWEI MediaPad. For
details, see Turning on your mobile data connection.
When other devices access the Internet using your HUAWEI MediaPad's data connection,
the data from your HUAWEI MediaPad's data plan will be consumed.
1. On the home screen, touch Setting.
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 on-screen 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.
In order to use the tethering function, please call Consumer Cellular's customer service at
[phone] and they can walk you through the process and turn this function on.
1. Connect your HUAWEI MediaPad to a computer using the USB cable provided with the
HUAWEI MediaPad.
2. On the home screen, touch Setting.
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 simultaneously 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 the related information, such as the contact's name, phone number, and email
address.
4. Touch Add another field to add more information.
5. Touch .
Synchronizing contacts
You can synchronize the contacts stored in your Gmail and Exchange accounts to your
HUAWEI MediaPad and vice versa.
1. On the home screen, touch Settings.
2. Under Accounts, touch the type of account you want to synchronize.
3. Touch the account you want to synchronize.
4. Select the Sync contacts check box.
If the account you want to synchronize has not been added to your HUAWEI MediaPad,
touch Add account and follow the on-screen instructions to add the account. When it is
added, your HUAWEI MediaPad automatically synchronizes 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 on-screen instructions.
If you are creating contacts for the first time, your HUAWEI MediaPad prompts you to
select a storage location. When you create a contact next time, the new contacts are
stored in the same storage location by default. In addition, the storage location is
displayed on the new contacts screen, and you can touch the storage location to select a
new one.

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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 touch .
3. In the displayed dialog box, choose a sharing mode and follow the on-screen
instructions to share the contacts.

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7 Messaging
Searching for a message
This function can quickly and conveniently find a specific message on your Huawei
MediaPad.
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.
Customizing message settings
To customize text and multimedia message settings, message notification tones, and more,
from the message list, touch > Settings.

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8 Managing applications
Installing an application
You can obtain and install an application using any of the following methods:
Download it from Google Play Store or by using a browser. After the application is
downloaded, follow the on-screen 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
on-screen 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, touch
the application to install it.
Download the application from a computer. Then copy the application to your HUAWEI
MediaPad. Once copied, touch Files on your HUAWEI MediaPad's home screen.
Touch Applications > Apps under Categories, select the application and then follow
the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
Uninstalling an application
On the home screen, touch and hold the application you want to uninstall, and 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 on-screen
instructions.
Some third-party applications may not be compatible with your HUAWEI MediaPad. They
may not run properly and your HUAW
EI MediaPad may shut down. It is recommended that
you download applications from trusted sources only.
Some pre-installed applications cannot be uninstalled.

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9 Multimedia
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 switch to panorama mode.
3. Touch to start shooting.
4. Follow the on-screen 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
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(On–The-Go) 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 Consumer Cellular at [phone] to
purchase.

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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.
Sharing photos or videos
You can share photos and videos via Bluetooth or email.
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 on-screen instructions. For details, see File
sharing.
Scanning a QR code using the camera
1. On the home screen, touch Camera.
2. Frame the QR code with the camera.
3. After the QR code is successfully scanned, touch View details.
Scanning a QR code using Gallery
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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10 Customized settings
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 .
Adding a widget 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.

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Managing home screens
On the home screen, pinch three fingers together to display the home screen thumbnails.
Setting the default home screen: Touch at the bottom of the screen to select
the current home screen as the default home screen.
Moving a home screen: Touch and hold the home screen until your device vibrates,
and then drag the home screens to adjust their positions.
Adding a home screen: Touch to add a home screen.
Deleting a home screen: Touch to delete a blank home screen.
Setting the ringtone
1. On the home screen, touch Settings > Sound.
2. Select the desired ringtone type.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to select your favorite music as the ringtone.
Setting the font size
1. On the home screen, touch Settings > Display.
2. Touch Font size.
3. Select the desired font size.
Adjusting the screen brightness
1. On the home screen, touch Setting > Display > Brightness.
2. In the displayed dialog box, perform either of the following operations:
Select the Automatic brightness check box to let your device automatically adjust the
screen brightness based on the ambient light.
Drag the slider left or right to manually adjust the screen brightness.
Setting the file safe
The file safe helps you keep your important files private and protected.
1. On the home screen, touch Files.
2. Under Categories or Local, touch Safe.
3. Touch Enable.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your safe’s password and security question,
and then touch Done.
You can also
open the notification panel and quickly adjust the screen brightness using the
shortcut switch.

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5. Touch Add.
6. Follow the on-screen instructions and select the files you want to add to the safe.
7. Touch ADD to add the files to the safe.
Setting privacy protection
If you have private data in your device that you wish to keep hidden from others, you can
enable privacy protection and set two different passwords, one for yourself and one for
guests. Content that you set as private will be hidden from people logged in with the guest
password.
1. On the home screen, touch Setting > Security.
2. Touch Privacy protection > Let's start.
3. Select a password format.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions and enter your owner password and guest password.
5. Under Set private data, set your private contacts, albums, and applications.
Enter the file safe, touch Settings > Destroy safe, and follow the on-screen
instructions to
destroy the safe. To remove any files before destroying the safe, select Remove files.
To disable privacy protection, unlock your HUAWEI MediaPad using the owner password.
Enter the Privacy protection screen, enter the owner password, and then disable
Privacy
protection. After privacy protection is disabled, your owner password will function as the
screen unlock password and the guest password will become invalid.