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Huawei MediaPad User Manual

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  • Page 1 HUAWEI MediaPad User Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    1.1 Welcome ......................1 1.2 HUAWEI MediaPad at a Glance ................ 1 1.3 Installing microSD Card ..................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 .....................
  • Page 3 1.14 Connecting Your Tablet to a TV ..............17 2 Text Input ....................19 2.1 Selecting a Text Input Method ................. 19 2.2 Android Keyboard .................... 19 2.3 Huawei Input Method ..................20 2.4 Editing Text ...................... 22 3 Wireless Networks .................. 23 3.1 Wi-Fi ........................ 23 3.1.1 Turning the WLAN On or Off ..............
  • Page 4 3.2.4 Disconnecting from or Unpairing with Another Bluetooth Device ..26 4 Browser ....................27 4.1 Browsing a Webpage ..................27 4.2 Bookmarks ...................... 28 4.3 Downloading Files ................... 29 5 Email ....................... 30 5.1 Opening an Email .................... 30 5.2 Adding and Deleting Email Accounts ...............
  • Page 5 6.5 Combining Contacts ..................33 7 Multimedia ....................34 7.1 Sound Recorder ....................34 7.2 Camera and Camcorder .................. 34 7.2.1 View Finder Screen for Photo Capture ..........35 7.2.2 View Finder Screen for Video Capture ..........37 7.3 Gallery ......................38 7.3.1 Opening Gallery ..................

  • Page 6: 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.

  • Page 7: Installing Microsd Card

    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 microSD Card Do not remove the cover for the main camera. Remove the back cover.

  • Page 8: Switching Your Huawei Mediapad On Or Off

    Replace the back cover. 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.

  • Page 9: Important Information About The Battery

    When charging the battery for the first time, charge it for at least 6 hours to ensure that your HUAWEI MediaPad displays the battery information correctly. If the battery has not been used for a long time or the battery power is exhausted, you may not be able to power on your tablet immediately after you begin charging the battery.

  • Page 10: Power-Saving Tips

    When the battery power is low, your HUAWEI MediaPad will alert you and display a message. When the battery power is almost exhausted, your HUAWEI MediaPad will power off automatically. 1.7 Power-Saving Tips When your HUAWEI MediaPad is not in use, turn off the screen backlight.
  • Page 11 Action Description Touch and Touch an item with your finger and do not release it until the tablet hold responds. For example, touch and hold an item to open its shortcut menu. Drag Touch and hold an item and move it to a desired position. For example, drag a shortcut icon to the trash can to delete the icon.

  • Page 12: Home Screen

    1.9 Home Screen 1.9.1 Home Screen at a Glance Description Touch to open the voice search box. Speak to search as prompted. Touch to see recently used applications. Touch to return to the Home screen. Touch to return to the previous screen. Displays the time, Wi-Fi status and signals, battery power, and more.

  • Page 13: Home Screen Extensions

    Description Touch to access the Apps screen. Depending on the presets of the product you have purchased, your Home screen might look a little different. The preceding figure is provided for your reference only. 1.9.2 Home Screen Extensions Flick left or right across the Home screen to switch between Home screen extensions. 1.9.3 Customizing the Home Screen If there is enough room, you can add items such as shortcuts and widgets to the Home screen.
  • Page 14 Touch an item type option from those displayed, for example App shortcuts or Widgets. Touch and hold the item to be added to the Home screen. The icon for the selected item will be automatically added to the Home screen. Moving an Item Touch and hold an icon on the Home screen, drag the icon to the desired position, and then release it.
  • Page 15 Removing an Item Touch and hold the item you want to remove until the icon appears. Drag the item's icon to When the icon turns red, release the icon.
  • Page 16 Changing the Wallpaper Touch and hold a blank area on the Home screen until an options menu appears. Touch Wallpapers, and select a picture to set as the wallpaper.

  • Page 17: Locking And Unlocking The Screen

    1.10.1 Locking the Screen When your HUAWEI MediaPad is turned on, press the Power button to lock the screen. If your HUAWEI MediaPad is idle for a preset period of time, the screen will lock automatically. 1.10.2 Setting the Screen Timeout Period...

  • Page 18: Setting The Screen Unlock Pattern

    Drag the lock icon to the icon on the right. If you have set up a screen unlock pattern, draw the pattern to unlock the screen. 1.10.4 Setting the Screen Unlock Pattern > Settings. Touch Touch Security > Screen lock > Pattern. Set the screen unlock pattern as prompted.

  • Page 19: Opening The Settings List

    1.12 Opening the Settings List In the settings list, you can view and change the settings for the HUAWEI MediaPad's Wi-Fi, sounds, date and time, and more. On the Home screen, touch the digital clock in the lower right corner. In the displayed menu, touch , then Settings.
  • Page 20 On the Home screen, touch , then Settings to directly go to the settings screen.

  • Page 21: Connecting Your Tablet To A Pc

    > Settings > Language & input > Language. 1.13 Connecting Your Tablet to a PC You can connect your HUAWEI MediaPad to a PC to share resources between the devices. To set up a USB connection between your HUAWEI MediaPad and PC: Connect your HUAWEI MediaPad to a PC using the USB cable that comes with the HUAWEI MediaPad.

  • Page 22: Connecting Your Tablet To A Tv

    PC and HUAWEI MediaPad. 1.14 Connecting Your Tablet to a TV You can connect your HUAWEI MediaPad to a TV to output audio and video from the tablet to the TV. Playing pictures, videos, and music on your HUAWEI MediaPad via a TV delivers a better experience.
  • Page 23 > Settings > Display, and select HDMI. Connect the HDMI cable to the HDMI ports of your HUAWEI MediaPad and Select the program source of the TV, and then use the TV to play the signals received through the HDMI port.

  • Page 24: Text Input

    Text Input Touch a text field to open the keyboard. Then touch letters and symbols on the keyboard to enter text. To close the keyboard, touch in the lower left corner of the screen. 2.1 Selecting a Text Input Method Touch >...

  • Page 25: Huawei Input Method

    Touch and hold to delete all characters to the left of the cursor. 2.3 Huawei Input Method The Huawei input method is an optional application that may not be pre-installed on your HUAWEI MediaPad. To use the Huawei input method, you can download and install it.
  • Page 26 Description Switch between upper and lower cases. Switch to the symbol keyboard. Select an input language. Enter a space. Switch to the numeric keyboard. Start a new line. Delete the character to the immediate left of the cursor. Touch and hold to delete all characters to the left of the cursor.

  • Page 27: Editing Text

    2.4 Editing Text Touch a text box to display beside the cursor. Move to the position where you want to edit the text. Touch and hold the text, then will be displayed at the two ends of the text. Drag to select the text you want to edit.

  • Page 28: Wireless Networks

    Wireless Networks Your HUAWEI MediaPad allows you to connect to various wireless networks and devices via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. Using a wireless device or accessory while driving may cause distraction and may be illegal. Always obey local laws and drive safely.

  • Page 29: Connecting To A Wlan

    3.1.3 Connecting to a WLAN Turn on Wi-Fi. Your HUAWEI MediaPad will automatically search for available wireless local area networks (WLANs). Choose a WLAN by touching it. If an open WLAN is selected, you can connect to the WLAN directly.

  • Page 30: Bluetooth

    3.2 Bluetooth Your HUAWEI MediaPad supports wireless connections between devices using Bluetooth. When using Bluetooth, keep the HUAWEI MediaPad within 10 meters of the other Bluetooth devices to which you want to connect. Bluetooth connectivity is affected by the surroundings. Obstacles like walls or other electronic equipment may interfere with your Bluetooth connection.

  • Page 31: Connecting To A Bluetooth Device

    3.2.3 Connecting to a Bluetooth Device To pair your HUAWEI MediaPad with another Bluetooth device, ensure that the other Bluetooth device is set to discoverable under its Bluetooth settings. On the HUAWEI MediaPad, turn on the Bluetooth function. The HUAWEI MediaPad will start scanning for Bluetooth devices that are in range.

  • Page 32: Browser

    Browser Touch > Browser. To access more Browser settings, touch in the upper right corner of the Browser screen. Your Browser also supports multi-webpage browsing. To open more webpages, touch on the Browser screen. 4.1 Browsing a Webpage Open Browser. Enter a web address or touch and speak a web address.

  • Page 33: Bookmarks

    Touch... To... Open a new webpage. Go back. Go forward. Stop loading a webpage. Bookmark the current webpage. Display the search box. Access the bookmark screen. View more menu options. 4.2 Bookmarks When browsing a webpage, touch to add the web address as a bookmark.

  • Page 34: Downloading Files

    Save image in the displayed menu; to download a file, touch and hold the link to a file on a webpage, and then touch Save link in the displayed menu. To protect your HUAWEI MediaPad and personal data, set your tablet to > Settings >...

  • Page 35: Email

    Email 5.1 Opening an Email > Email. To open an email, touch 5.2 Adding and Deleting Email Accounts 5.2.1 Setting Up an Email Account Touch > Email. Enter account information, and touch Next. You can also touch Manual setup to manually configure server settings. If you touch Manual setup to manually set up your email account, contact your email service provider for specific settings.

  • Page 36: Reading An Email

    Touch in the upper right corner of the screen. Enter the recipient's email address, the email subject, and the email content. Touch Send in the upper right corner of the screen. 5.3.2 Reading an Email Touch Email, and select the email account you want to use. Touch in the upper right corner of the screen to refresh the inbox, and then select the email you want to read.

  • Page 37: People

    People People enables you to save and manage contact information such as the phone numbers and email addresses of your contacts. After you save contact information on your tablet, you have easy access to the people with whom you want to communicate. 6.1 Accessing Contacts Touch >...

  • Page 38: Combining Contacts

    Touch Delete，then OK. 6.5 Combining Contacts Select a contact, and touch > Join. Touch Touch the contact to be combined.

  • Page 39: Multimedia

    Multimedia 7.1 Sound Recorder On the Apps screen, touch Sound Recorder to open the Sound Recorder screen. To use the recorder: Touch to start to record. Touch to play the recording. Touch to stop recording. 7.2 Camera and Camcorder On the Apps screen, touch Camera or Camcorder to launch the camera or the camcorder, and take pictures or record videos.

  • Page 40: View Finder Screen For Photo Capture

    7.2.1 View Finder Screen for Photo Capture Description View pictures or videos you have taken. Switch between the front and rear cameras. Take a photo. Zoom in or zoom out. Configure camera settings. Enable photo capture mode. Enable video capture mode. Take a panoramic photo.
  • Page 41 Description Return to the previous screen. Set the white balance mode. Configure additional camera settings.

  • Page 42: View Finder Screen For Video Capture

    7.2.2 View Finder Screen for Video Capture Description View pictures or videos you have taken. Switch between the front and rear cameras. Start video recording. Zoom in or zoom out. Configure video camera settings. On the video camera settings screen, more options are available.

  • Page 43: Gallery

    Set the interval for delayed video recording. Configure additional video camera settings. Set the video quality. 7.3 Gallery Gallery displays pictures and videos stored on your HUAWEI MediaPad and microSD card, and sorts them into folders. Use Gallery to manage your pictures and videos.

  • Page 44: Opening Gallery

    On the Gallery screen, touch Albums in the upper left corner of the screen for more sorting modes. If a large number of pictures are stored on your HUAWEI MediaPad or microSD card, the HUAWEI MediaPad may take several minutes to detect and organize the pictures the first time you open Gallery.
  • Page 45 You can pinch your fingers together or apart on the screen to zoom in or out on a picture, or rotate your HUAWEI MediaPad to change a picture's orientation using the tilt sensor.

  • Page 46: Applications

    Applications 8.1 Calendar On the Calendar screen, you can create and manage your events such as meetings and appointments. To access the calendar, touch Calendar on the Apps screen. Description Change the display mode. Display today's information. Create an event. Display more calendar settings.

  • Page 47: Alarms

    8.2 Alarms Touch > Clock to display the Clock screen. Touch to display the Alarm screen. Select an alarm to enable it. touch Done. Touch an alarm to set it. To add more alarms, touch Add alarm.

  • Page 48: Faq

    Touch > Settings > Security > Screen lock, and touch Pattern, PIN, or Password as your HUAWEI MediaPad's method of screen unlock. How Can I Stop the Song Currently Playing in the Background? When music is playing in the background, an icon is displayed on the notification bar.
  • Page 49 > Settings > Apps > Running. Select the application you want to exit by touching it, and then exit the application. What Can I Do if My HUAWEI MediaPad Runs Slowly? Open the browser, display the options menu, and clear the cache. Touch >...

  • Page 50: Warnings And Precautions

    Warnings and Precautions To use the device properly and safely, read these warnings and precautions carefully and strictly observe them during operation. Unless otherwise specified, the term "device" refers to the device and its accessories. Basic Requirements During storage, transportation, and operation of the device, keep it dry and prevent it from colliding with other objects.
  • Page 51 Place the device in a cool and well-ventilated indoor area. Do not expose the device to direct sunlight. Keep the ambient temperature between 0°C and 35°C while the device is being charged. Keep the ambient temperature between 0°C to 35°C for using the device powered by a battery.
  • Page 52 Precautions for Using Wireless Devices The device complies with the RF specifications when the device is used in portable exposure conditions or at a distance of 1.5 cm from your body. Do not use the device where using wireless devices is prohibited or may cause interference or danger.
  • Page 53 Ensure that the power adapter meets the requirements of Clause 2.5 in IEC60950-1/EN60950-1 and it is tested and approved according to national or local standards. For pluggable device, the socket-outlet shall be installed near the device and shall be easily accessible. Battery and Charger Unplug the charger from the electrical plug and the device when not in use.
  • Page 54 Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Recycle or dispose of used batteries according to the local regulations or reference instruction supplied with your device. Prevention of Hearing Damage Using a headset at high volume can damage your hearing. To reduce the risk of damage to hearing, lower the headset volume to a safe and comfortable level.

  • Page 55: Personal Information And Data Security

    Be sure to obtain third-party applications from a legitimate source. Downloaded third-party applications should be scanned for viruses. Install security software or patches released by Huawei or third-party application providers. Some applications require and transmit location information. As a result, a...
  • Page 56 Your device may provide detection and diagnostic information to third-party application providers. Third party vendors use this information to improve their products and services. If you have concerns about the security of your personal information and data, please contact mobile@huawei.com.

  • Page 57: Legal Notice

    No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior written consent of Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. The product described in this manual may include copyrighted software of Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. and possible licensors. Customers shall not in any manner...
  • Page 58 Thus the descriptions herein may not match exactly the product or its accessories you purchase. Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. reserves the right to change or modify any information or specifications contained in this manual without prior notice and without any liability.
  • Page 59 Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. shall not be responsible for the legality, quality, or any other aspects of any software installed on this product, or for any uploaded or downloaded third-party works, such as texts, images, videos, or software. Customers shall bear the risk for any and all effects, including incompatibility between the software and this product, which result from installing software or uploading or downloading the third-party works.
  • Page 60 Import and Export Regulations Customers shall comply with all applicable export or import laws and regulations and be responsible to obtain all necessary governmental permits and licenses in order to export, re-export or import the product mentioned in this manual including the software and technical data therein.
  • Page 61 Please visit www.huaweidevice.com/worldwide/support/hotline for recently updated hotline and email address in your country or region. for Android™ Android is a trademark of Google Inc. Use of this trademark is subject to Google Permissions.

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