Huawei MediaPad M1 8.0 User's Guide

User Guide

5• The HUAWEI MediaPad may generate excessive heat on its surface after continuously running for a long period of time, especially in a high temperatu

6Notification and status iconsThe notification and status bars may display the following icons to inform you of your HUAWEI MediaPad's status.Dis

7Common keysShortcut operations• To open an application: On the home screen, touch the application.• To switch between the home screen and its extensi

8• 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.

9• Flick down from the status bar to open the notification panel.• Touch to display the settings screen. Touch the switch shortcuts on the notificati

103 Text inputYour HUAWEI MediaPad comes with multiple input methods. You can quickly enter text using the onscreen keyboard. • Touch a text input fie

114 Network connectionConnecting to a Wi-Fi network When both a Wi-Fi network and a mobile network are available simultaneously, the HUAWEI MediaPad c

125 Network sharingYou can use various methods to share your HUAWEI MediaPad's data connection with other wireless devices.Sharing your network u

13Sharing your data connection using Bluetooth tetheringWith Bluetooth tethering, you can share your HUAWEI MediaPad's data connection with other

146 Managing applicationsInstalling an application When you install an application, the "Install blocked" message may be displayed. Read the

iContents1 Welcome2 Getting started2 HUAWEI MediaPad M1 8.0 at a Glance2 Installing the SIM and microSD Cards4 Charging the Battery4 Important

15Uninstalling an applicationOn the home screen, touch and hold the application you want to uninstall, and drag it to .

167 EmailAdding an email accountEmail parameters must be set when you add an email account. For details, contact your email service provider. 1. On th

172. 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

188 MultimediaImporting photosYou can import photos from a camera or other storage device (such as a USB flash drive or phone) to your HUAWEI MediaPad

192. 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 c

209 Customized settingsThe HUAWEI MediaPad allows you to set a desired photo as the wallpaper, design home screen widgets, and set desired ringtones.

21Managing your home screen1. On the home screen, touch and hold a blank area.2. In the displayed dialog box, touch Thumbnails.3. On the thumbnail scr

22•Touch to add a home screen.

23•Touch to delete a blank home screen.Setting the ringtone1. On the home screen, touch Settings > Sound. 2. Select the desired ringtone type.3. F

24Adjusting the screen brightnessYour HUAWEI MediaPad incorporates a light sensor that can automatically adjust the screen brightness based on the amb

ii8 Multimedia18 Importing photos18 Viewing photos or videos19 Taking a panoramic photo19 Sharing photos or videos9 Customized settings20 Ch

2510 File sharingSharing files using Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi Direct is a function to connect wireless devices using a Wi-Fi network. After wireless devices

26Multi-screen displayYou can push photos, videos, or games on your HUAWEI MediaPad to a large screen, such as a TV, to view them more conveniently. I

274. On the home screen of your HUAWEI MediaPad, flick down from the status bar to open the notification panel.5. Touch > and touch your TV&apos

28Connection Mode Function OperationMedia device (MTP)•On the computer, view and manage the files stored on your HUAWEI MediaPad and the microSD card.

2911 ContactsCreating a contact1. On the home screen, touch Contacts to display your contacts list.2. Touch . If you are creating contacts for the f

303. In the displayed dialog box, select an import method and follow the onscreen instructions to import contacts. If you choose to import contacts fr

3112 Calls The Wi-Fi only version of the HUAWEI MediaPad does not support this function.Making an emergency callIn the event of an emergency, you can

323. Touch Create a new contact or Save to existing contact to add the number to your contacts list.Clearing call logsTo delete a single call log: On

3313 Messaging The Wi-Fi only version of the HUAWEI MediaPad does not support this function.Searching for a messageIf you are having trouble finding a

3414 SettingsMotion controlMotion control lets you control your HUAWEI MediaPad using simple motions. For example, mute the phone or answer and make c

iii34 Suspend button34 Setting the screen timeout period34 Setting a screen lock35 Adjusting the volume35 Enabling power saving mode35 Che

35With a screen lock set, if your HUAWEI MediaPad is idle for a specified period of time, it automatically locks its screen. You can also touch the po

36Locking a microSD cardTo prevent the information in a microSD card from being leaked, you can lock the microSD card using your HUAWEI MediaPad. When

372. Touch Factory data reset and follow the onscreen instructions to back up data or directly restore factory settings.Updating your HUAWEI MediaPadC

3815 Personal Information and Data SecurityThe use of some functions or third-party applications on your device could result in your personal informat

3916 Legal NoticeCopyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. 2014. All rights reserved.No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any fo

40Third-party software and applications services may be interrupted or terminated at any time, and Huawei does not guarantee the availability of any c

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11 WelcomeWelcome to the bright new world of the HUAWEI MediaPad M1 8.0 (HUAWEI MediaPad for short).With your HUAWEI MediaPad, you can:• Surf the Inte

22 Getting startedHUAWEI MediaPad M1 8.0 at a GlanceCongratulations on your purchase of the HUAWEI MediaPad M1 8.0. Press and hold the power key to po

31. Remove the back cover. 2. In the direction indicated in the figure, insert the SIM card into the card slot with the golden contacts on the card fa

4To remove the microSD card when your HUAWEI MediaPad is powered on, on the home screen, touch > Storage > Unmount SD card. When the microSD ca