Huawei S7 721u (Youth 2) User Guide
2015-01-15
User Manual: Huawei
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Contents
1 Welcome
2 Getting started
2 HUAWEI MediaPad 7 Youth 2 at a Glance
3 Installing the SIM and microSD Cards
3 Charging the Battery
4 Important information about the battery
5 Your home screen at a glance
6 Notification and status icons
6 Common keys
7 Shortcut operations
3 Text input
9 Editing Text
9 Selecting an input method
4 Network connection
10 Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
10 Connecting to a Wi-Fi network using WPS
10 Turning on your mobile data connection
5 Network sharing
12 Sharing your network using a Wi-Fi hotspot
12 Sharing your data connection through USB tethering
6 Managing applications
13 Installing an application
13 Clearing the application cache
14 Uninstalling an application
7 Email
15 Adding an email account
15 Configuring an email account
15 Deleting an email account
8 Multimedia
17 Viewing photos or videos
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17 Taking a panoramic photo
18 Editing a photo
18 Sharing photos or videos
9 Customized settings
19 Changing the theme
19 Adding widgets to the home screen
20 Managing your home screen
21 Setting the ringtone
21 Setting the font size
22 Adjusting the screen brightness
10 File sharing
23 Sharing files using Wi-Fi Direct
23 Sharing files using Bluetooth
24 Copying files from a computer
11 Contacts
25 Creating a contact
25 Synchronizing contacts
25 Importing contacts
26 Backing up contacts
26 Sharing contacts
12 Calls
27 Making an emergency call
27 Making a conference call
27 Adding an unknown number to your contacts
28 Clearing call logs
13 Messaging
29 Searching for a message
29 Customizing message settings
14 Settings
30 Setting the screen timeout period
30 Setting a screen lock
30 Adjusting the volume
30 Checking the memory status
31 Setting the date and time
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Welcome
Welcome to the bright new world of the HUAWEI MediaPad 7 Youth 2 (HUAWEI MediaPad for short).
With your HUAWEI MediaPad, you can:
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Surf the Internet at lightning-fast speeds.
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Take photos and record videos anytime, anywhere.
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Enjoy the latest and hottest movies.
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Immerse yourself in an extraordinary audio experience.
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And much more
Your HUAWEI MediaPad sets your imagination and creativity free. Start using it now and discover all
the pleasant surprises that await you.
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All pictures and illustrations in this document are for your reference only. The actual product
may vary.
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The Wi-Fi only version of the HUAWEI MediaPad does not support SIM cards, so it does not
provide functions related to mobile networks, such as calls and messaging.
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Getting started
HUAWEI MediaPad 7 Youth 2 at a Glance
Congratulations on your purchase of the HUAWEI MediaPad 7 Youth 2.
Press and hold the power key to power on or off your device or restart it.
Press the power key once to turn on or off the screen.
Front camera Rear camera
Speaker
Power key
Volume
key
Card slot
Micro-USB port
Microphone
Headset
jack
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Installing the SIM and microSD Cards
1.
Open the SIM and microSD card slot cover.
2.
Insert the SIM card with its gold contacts facing up, as indicated in the preceding figure. Push the
card inward until it clicks into place.
HUAWEI MediaPad is only compatible with standard SIM cards, whose dimensions are 0.76 mm
x 15 mm x 25 mm. Inserting a SIM card with other dimensions will damage your HUAWEI
MediaPad.
3.
Insert the microSD card with its gold contacts facing up, as indicated in the preceding figure. Push
the card inward until it clicks into place.
4.
Replace the card slot cover.
Caution
Do not remove the card slot cover from the tablet.
To remove the microSD card when HUAWEI MediaPad is powered on, access the Home screen, and
touch
Settings
>
Storage
>
Unmount SD card
. Then open the microSD card slot cover and gently
push the microSD card. The microSD card then pops out.
Charging the Battery
Caution
Your HUAWEI MediaPad uses a built-in battery that is not removable. To replace the battery,
contact an authorized service center. Do not attempt to remove it yourself.
When the battery level becomes low, charge your HUAWEI MediaPad in a timely manner; otherwise it
automatically powers off when the battery power is depleted.
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If you are charging the battery for the first time, charge it for at least 12 hours to ensure that your
HUAWEI MediaPad can correctly display the battery level.
1.
Use the USB cable that comes with your HUAWEI MediaPad to connect the charger to your device.
2.
Connect the charger plug to a power outlet.
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If the device is powered on, the battery is charging when the battery icon in the status bar changes
to .
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If the device is powered off, the battery is charging when is displayed on the screen.
Important information about the battery
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If the battery has not been used for a long period of time or if the battery power is depleted, then
you may not be able to power on the HUAWEI MediaPad immediately after you begin charging the
battery. This is normal since the battery must be allowed to charge for a few minutes before
attempting to power on your device.
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The HUAWEI MediaPad may generate excessive heat on its surface after continuously running for a long period
of time, especially in a high temperature environment. When the HUAWEI MediaPad becomes hot, stop
charging, close running applications, and move it to a cool place. Avoid holding on to the overheated HUAWEI
MediaPad for too long for risk of burn injuries.
•
It is strongly recommended that you use the charger and USB cable provided with the HUAWEI
MediaPad to charge the device. Using other chargers or USB cables may cause the HUAWEI MediaPad
performance to decline or impose safety risks. When charging the HUAWEI MediaPad, do not operate or
cover it or the power adapter with any objects.
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The battery is rechargeable and has a limited number of charge cycles. When the HUAWEI MediaPad
is used for a long period of time, its standby time will be shortened. In order to maximize its life
span, do not charge the battery too frequently.
•
The time required to fully charge the battery depends on the ambient temperature and the age of
the battery.
Your home screen at a glance
Display area: Display widgets and application icons.
Dock: displays your most common applications.
Back key: Touch to return to the previous screen.
Home key: Touch to go to the home screen.
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Notification and status icons
The notification and status bars may display the following icons to inform you of your HUAWEI
MediaPad's status.
Common keys
Recent key: Touch to view recently used applications and running
applications.
Status bar: Display information such as time, Wi-Fi connection status, signal
strength, and battery level.
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
More Share
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Shortcut operations
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To open an application: On the home screen, touch the application.
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To switch between the home screen and its extensions: On the home screen, flick your finger left or
right.
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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.
Completed Edit
Attachment Add
Search Set
Refresh Delete data
Favorites Save
Clean the system environment Call
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Flick down from the status bar to open the notification panel.
Touch to display the settings screen.
Touch the switch shortcuts on the notification panel to turn on or off the
functions.
Touch to display the switch shortcut list and touch to edit it.
Touch
Clear
to delete all notifications.
Touch an application to start it and flick left or right across a notification to
dismiss it.
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Text input
Your HUAWEI MediaPad comes with multiple input methods. You can quickly enter text using the
onscreen keyboard.
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Touch a text input field to bring up the onscreen keyboard.
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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 ways to text input. You can select the input method you like.
1.
On the text editing screen, touch a text field to bring up the onscreen 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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Network connection
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
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.
1.
On the home screen, touch
Settings
>
Wi-Fi
.
2.
Touch the key next to
Wi-Fi
or drag the key to . Your HUAWEI MediaPad then automatically
scans for available Wi-Fi networks.
3.
Select the desired Wi-Fi network and follow the onscreen instructions.
If the Wi-Fi network you selected has a hidden SSID, then touch >
Add network
and follow
the onscreen instructions to enter the required network information (including the SSID) to
connect to the Wi-Fi network.
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 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.
Touch >
WPS Push Button
or
Input WPS PIN
. Then, follow the onscreen instructions to
perform operations on the wireless router.
Turning on your mobile data connection
The Wi-Fi only version of the HUAWEI MediaPad does not support this function.
Using mobile data services may incur data usage charges. For details, contact your service provider.
1.
On the home screen, touch
Settings
.
2.
Touch
More…
>
Mobile networks
under
WIRELESS & NETWORKS
.
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3.
Select the
Data enabled
check box to enable the data service.
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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
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, enable the data service on your HUAWEI MediaPad. For details,
see Turning on your mobile data connection.
The Wi-Fi only version of the HUAWEI MediaPad does not support this function.
When other devices surf the Internet using your HUAWEI MediaPad's data connection, the data usage
of your HUAWEI MediaPad will be consumed.
1.
On the home screen, touch
Settings
.
2.
Touch
More…
>
Tethering & portable hotspot
under
WIRELESS & NETWORKS
.
3.
Select the
Portable Wi-Fi hotspot
check box to turn on your Wi-Fi hotspot.
4.
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 with a computer using a single USB cable.
1.
Use the USB cable that comes with your HUAWEI MediaPad to connect a computer to your device.
2.
On the home screen, touch
Settings
.
3.
Touch
More…
>
Tethering & portable hotspot
under
WIRELESS & NETWORKS
.
4.
Select the
USB tethering
check box. Observe whether USB tethering is successful according to the
onscreen instructions.
You can then surf the Internet from the computer using your HUAWEI MediaPad's data connection.
When using the USB tethering function, you cannot simultaneously use your HUAWEI MediaPad
as a USB storage device.
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Managing applications
Installing an application
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.
You can obtain and install an application using any of the following methods:
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Download it from an online app store or by using a browser. After the application is downloaded,
follow the onscreen instructions to install it.
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 that you
download applications from trusted sources only.
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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 onscreen 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, click the application to install it.
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Download the application from a computer. Then copy the application to your HUAWEI MediaPad.
Once copied, touch
App Installer
on your HUAWEI MediaPad's home screen. Select the application and
touch >
Install
.
Clearing the application cache
Clearing the application cache from time to time helps the HUAWEI MediaPad run more smoothly.
1.
On the home screen, touch
Settings
>
Manage apps
.
2.
Touch
All
to view all applications.
3.
Touch
Clear cache
.
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Uninstalling an application
On the home screen, touch and hold the application you want to uninstall, and drag it to .
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Email
Adding an email account
Email parameters must be set when you add an email account. For details, contact your email service
provider.
1.
On the home screen, touch
Email
.
2.
On the
Add account
screen, select the account type you want.
3.
In
Account setup
, enter the email address and password.
4.
Touch
Next
and follow the onscreen instructions to complete more settings.
After you add an email account, touch >
Settings
>
Add account
to add more accounts.
Configuring an email account
You can configure an email account, such as the email signature, font size, inbox refresh frequency,
and email notification tone.
1.
On the home screen, touch
Email
.
2.
Touch >
Settings
. Then you can:
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Touch
General
to change the email font size or set the picture that will be displayed after an email
is deleted.
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Select an email account to change the email signature, set the inbox refresh frequency, or change
the email notification tone.
Do not arbitrarily change the default value of
Server settings
; otherwise, sending and receiving
emails may fail.
Deleting an email account
Deleting an email account will not delete any emails stored on the server, and you can use a browser
or another device to log in the mailbox to check the emails. After an email account is deleted, the
HUAWEI MediaPad will stop sending and receiving emails using the account.
1.
On the home screen, touch
Email
.
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2.
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
Remove account
.
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Multimedia
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.
You can pinch two fingers apart or together to zoom in or out.
When viewing a photo or video, you can:
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 enter panoramic shooting mode.
3.
Touch to start shooting. Pan your HUAWEI MediaPad slowly to capture the view.
If the viewfinder turns red, the view will not be captured. This may happen because you have
moved your HUAWEI MediaPad too fast or the viewfinder scope exceeds the limit of the
Filter fragmented images.
Play the photos in the current album.
Open the camera.
Share photos or videos.
Play the photo or video in a small window.
View more menu options.
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panoramic view. Try panning your HUAWEI MediaPad slowly.
4.
Touch to stop shooting. Your HUAWEI MediaPad then automatically generates a panoramic
photo.
Editing a photo
Your HUAWEI MediaPad provides powerful photo editing functions making your photos even more
stunning. You can apply diversified effects, such as removing red eyes, filling light, or cropping a
photo.
1.
Touch
Gallery
and locate the photo you want to edit.
2.
Touch >
Edit
. Crop the photo or adjust its luminance and color as required.
3.
Touch
Save
. The edited photo is saved to the same folder as the original photo.
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, video, or folder you want to share until appears at the top of the
screen.
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.
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Customized settings
The HUAWEI MediaPad allows you to set a desired photo as the wallpaper, design home screen
widgets, and set desired ringtones.
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
APPLY
.
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.
In the displayed dialog box, touch
Widgets
.
3.
Touch and hold a widget, drag it to the desired position, and release it.
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Managing your home screen
1.
On the home screen, touch and hold a blank area.
2.
In the displayed dialog box, touch
Thumbnails
.
3.
On the thumbnail screen, you can:
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Touch and hold a home screen thumbnail to move its position.
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Touch to add a home screen.
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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 onscreen instructions to select your favorite music or recording 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.
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Adjusting the screen brightness
1.
On the home screen, touch
Settings
>
Display
>
Brightness
.
2.
Drag the slider left or right to adjust the screen brightness.
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File sharing
Sharing files using Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Direct is a function to connect wireless devices using a Wi-Fi network. After wireless devices are
connected, they can quickly share files among them.
1.
On the home screen, touch
Settings
>
Wi-Fi
.
2.
Touch the key next to
Wi-Fi
or drag the key to to turn on Wi-Fi.
3.
Touch
Wi-Fi Direct
. On the receiving device, turn on Wi-Fi Direct. Your HUAWEI MediaPad then
automatically searches for available devices.
4.
Select the device to pair it with your HUAWEI MediaPad.
5.
On your HUAWEI MediaPad, touch and hold the file you want to share. On the displayed option
menu, touch
Share
>
Wi-Fi Direct
.
6.
On the displayed option menu, select the desired device, and lastly, touch the key on the device to
receive the file.
If the desired device is not displayed on the option menu, touch
Search for devices
to enter the Wi-Fi
Direct settings screen. Select the desired device to connect to it.
If your HUAWEI MediaPad and the device have connected to the same Wi-Fi network and both
have Wi-Fi Direct turned on, you can directly share files between them without pairing them.
Sharing files using Bluetooth
1.
On the home screen, touch
Settings
>
Bluetooth
.
2.
Touch the key next to
Bluetooth
or drag the key to to turn on Bluetooth.
3.
Touch the name of your HUAWEI MediaPad to make it visible to other Bluetooth devices. Turn on
Bluetooth on the device that is to receive the file. Your HUAWEI MediaPad then automatically
searches for available devices.
4.
Select the device to pair your HUAWEI MediaPad and the device.
5.
On your HUAWEI MediaPad, touch and hold the file you want to share. On the displayed option
menu, touch
Share
>
Bluetooth
.
6.
On the displayed option menu, select the desired device. On the device, touch the related key to
receive the file.
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Copying files from a computer
Use a USB cable to connect your HUAWEI MediaPad to a computer. Follow your HUAWEI MediaPad's
onscreen instructions to select a connection method. You can then transfer files between your
HUAWEI MediaPad and the computer.
Connection
Mode Function Operation
Media device
(MTP)
•
On the computer, view and manage the
files stored on your HUAWEI MediaPad
and the microSD card.
•
Using Windows Media Player 11 or a
later version in the computer, view and
manage the multimedia files stored on
your HUAWEI MediaPad and the microSD
card.
•
Click the newly displayed drive letter on
the computer. Then transfer files
between your HUAWEI MediaPad and the
computer.
•
Start Windows Media Player on the
computer. Follow the onscreen
instructions to transfer multimedia files
between your HUAWEI MediaPad and the
computer.
Camera (PTP)
On the computer, view and manage the
image files stored on your HUAWEI
MediaPad.
Click the newly displayed drive letter on
the computer. Then transfer image files
between your HUAWEI MediaPad and
the computer.
HiSuite
•
Manage the files (such as contacts and
images) on your HUAWEI MediaPad using
the HiSuite software.
•
On the computer, view and manage the
files stored on your HUAWEI MediaPad
and the microSD card.
•
Follow the HiSuite onscreen
instructions to perform operations.
•
Click the newly displayed drive letter on
the computer. Then transfer files
between your HUAWEI MediaPad and the
computer.
USB storage
device
On the computer, view and manage the
files stored on the microSD card.
This method is available only when
your HUAWEI MediaPad has a
microSD card inserted.
Click the newly displayed drive letter on
the computer. Then transfer files
between the microSD card and the
computer.
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Contacts
Creating a contact
1.
On the home screen, touch
People
to display your contacts list.
2.
Touch .
If you are creating contacts for the first time, your HUAWEI MediaPad prompts you to select a
storage location. When you create contacts 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.
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
Done
.
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 onscreen instructions to add the account. When it is added, your HUAWEI
MediaPad automatically synchronizes with it.
Importing contacts
You can import contacts from the SIM or microSD card to your HUAWEI MediaPad. You can also use
Bluetooth to import contacts from other Bluetooth devices.
1.
On the home screen, touch
People
to display your contacts list.
2.
Touch >
More
>
Manage contacts
.
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3.
In the displayed dialog box, select an import method and follow the onscreen instructions to import
contacts.
If you choose to import contacts from another device using Bluetooth, turn on Bluetooth on the
device and follow the onscreen instructions to pair with your HUAWEI MediaPad.
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
People
to display your contacts list.
2.
Touch >
More
>
Manage contacts
.
3.
In the displayed dialog box, touch
Export to storage
.
Sharing contacts
You can share the contacts on your HUAWEI MediaPad with friends using multiple methods, such as
email and Bluetooth.
1.
On the home screen, touch
People
.
2.
In the contacts list, you can:
•
Select the contact you want to share and touch >
Share
.
•
Touch >
More
>
Share contacts
and select more contacts to share.
3.
In the displayed dialog box, select a sharing method and follow the onscreen instructions. For
details, see File sharing.
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Calls
The Wi-Fi only version of the HUAWEI MediaPad does not support this function.
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 the coverage area.
1.
On the home screen, touch
Phone
.
2.
Enter a local emergency number and touch .
Emergency calls are subject to the quality of the cellular network, use environment, service
provider policies, and local laws and regulations. Never rely solely on your HUAWEI MediaPad
for critical communications when emergencies occur.
Making a conference call
Making conference calls with your friends, family, and co-workers is easy with your HUAWEI
MediaPad.
Before you make a conference call, be sure you have subscribed to the conference call service.
For details, contact your service provider.
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
Phone
.
2.
From the call log, touch next to an unknown number.
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3.
Touch
Create new contact
or
Save to existing contact
to add the number to your contacts list.
Clearing call logs
To delete a single call log: On the
Phone
screen, touch and hold the call log. On the displayed option
menu, touch
Remove from call log
.
To clear all call logs: On the
Phone
screen, touch >
Clear call log
>
OK
.
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Messaging
The Wi-Fi only version of the HUAWEI MediaPad does not support this function.
Searching for a message
If you are having trouble finding a specific message in a pile of messages, this function can come to
your rescue.
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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Settings
Setting the screen timeout period
You can set a screen timeout period so your HUAWEI MediaPad automatically turn offs the screen to
save power.
1.
On the home screen, touch
Settings
>
Display
>
Sleep
.
2.
Choose a timeout period.
Setting a screen lock
1.
On the home screen, touch
Settings
>
Security
>
Screen lock
.
2.
Select a locking method and follow the onscreen instructions.
With 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 power key to lock the screen.
Adjusting the volume
You can set the volume for the ringtone, media, alarms, and notifications.
1.
On the home screen, touch
Settings
>
Sound
>
Volume
.
2.
Drag the sliders left or right to adjust the volume.
You can also use the volume keys to adjust the volume of running applications.
Checking the memory status
Before moving a large file to your HUAWEI MediaPad's internal storage or the microSD card, check
the available storage space that has left on it.
1.
On the home screen, touch
Settings
.
2.
Touch
Storage
to view memory information.
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Setting the date and time
1.
On the home screen, touch
Settings
>
Date & time
.
2.
Deselect the
Automatic date & time
check box.
3.
Follow the onscreen instructions to set the date and time.
If your HUAWEI MediaPad is set to automatically update the date and time, it obtains the date
and time information from the network and updates them according to your time zone. In this
case, you cannot manually change the time zone, date, or time displayed on your HUAWEI
MediaPad.
Formatting a microSD card
Back up important data before you format a microSD card.
1.
On the home screen, touch
Settings
.
2.
Touch
Storage
>
Erase SD card
.
Restoring factory settings
Caution
Restoring your HUAWEI MediaPad to its factory settings erases all your personal data, including
information about your accounts, your system and application settings, and your installed
applications. Before restoring factory settings, back up the important data on your HUAWEI
MediaPad.
1.
On the home screen, touch
Settings
>
Backup & reset
.
2.
Touch
Factory data reset
and follow the onscreen instructions to back up data or directly restore
factory settings.
Updating your HUAWEI MediaPad
Caution
•
Updating your HUAWEI MediaPad may clear all the data in it. Back up important data before updating
your HUAWEI MediaPad.
•
If you use unauthorized software to update the system, a update failure may occur or your
personal information may be leaked. Update your HUAWEI MediaPad online or by using
authorized software.
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1.
On the home screen, touch
System Update
to view system information.
2.
Touch
Online update
to download and install updates from a Huawei server, or touch
Local update
to update your HUAWEI MediaPad locally.
If you choose to update your HUAWEI MediaPad locally, carefully read the update guide
accompanying the update package.
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Personal Information and Data Security
The use of some functions or third-party applications on your device could result in your personal
information and data being lost or becoming accessible to others. Several measures are recommended
to help you protect personal and confidential information.
•
Place your device in a safe area to prevent it from unauthorized use.
•
Set your device screen to lock and create a password or unlock pattern to open it.
•
Periodically back up personal information kept on your memory card, or stored in your device
memory. If you change to a different device, be sure to move or delete any personal information on
your old device.
•
If you are worried about viruses when you receive messages or emails from a stranger, you can
delete them without opening them.
•
If you use your device to browse the Internet, avoid websites that might pose a security risk to avoid
theft of your personal information.
•
If you use services such as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, set passwords for these services to prevent
unauthorized access. When these services are not in use, turn them off.
•
Install or upgrade device security software and regularly scan for viruses.
•
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 third-party may be able
to share your location information.
•
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.
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Some features of the product and its accessories described herein rely on the software installed,
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Thus, the descriptions herein may not exactly match the product or its accessories which you
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