User Guide
Contents 1 Welcome 2 Getting started 2 HUAWEI MediaPad 10 Link+ at a Glance 2 Installing the SIM and microSD Cards 3 Charging the Battery 4 Important information about the battery 5 Your home screen at a glance 5 Notification and status icons 6 Common keys 6 Shortcut operations 3 Text input 8 Editing Text 8 Selecting an input method 4 Network connection 9 Connecting to a Wi-Fi network 9 Connecting to a Wi-Fi network using WPS 9 Turning on your mobile data connection 5 Network sharing 11 Sharing your netw
8 Multimedia 17 Importing photos 18 Viewing photos or videos 18 Taking a panoramic photo 19 Editing a photo 19 Sharing photos or videos 9 Customized settings 20 Changing the theme 20 Adding widgets to the home screen 21 Managing your home screen 22 Setting the ringtone 22 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 2
30 Adjusting the volume 30 Enabling power saving mode 30 Checking the memory status 31 Setting the date and time 31 Locking a microSD card 32 Formatting a microSD card 32 Restoring factory settings 32 Updating your HUAWEI MediaPad 15 Personal Information and Data Security 16 Legal Notice iii
1 Welcome Welcome to the bright new world of the HUAWEI MediaPad 10 Link+ (HUAWEI MediaPad for short). With your HUAWEI MediaPad, you can: • Surf the Internet at lightning-fast speeds. • Take photos and record videos anytime, anywhere. • Enjoy the latest and hottest movies. • Immerse yourself in an extraordinary audio experience. • 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.
2 Getting started HUAWEI MediaPad 10 Link+ at a Glance Congratulations on your purchase of the HUAWEI MediaPad. Light sensor Front camera Power key Volume key Rear camera Card slot Microphone Headset jack Micro-USB port Speaker 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. Installing the SIM and microSD Cards The Wi-Fi only version of the HUAWEI MediaPad does not support SIM cards.
1 2 3 + 1. Open the card slot cover. 2. Insert and push the SIM card into the card slot with the golden contacts on the card facing upward. Then check that the SIM card is completely inserted. Your HUAWEI MediaPad supports standard SIM cards whose dimensions are 25 mm x 15 mm x 0.76 mm (0.98 in. x 0.59 in. x 0.03 in.). Do not insert a SIM card in other dimensions as doing so may damage your HUAWEI MediaPad. 3.
2. Connect the charger plug to a power outlet. • If the device is powered on, the battery is charging when the battery icon in the status bar changes to . • If the device is powered off, the battery is charging when is displayed on the screen. Important information about the battery • 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.
Your home screen at a glance 1 Display area: Display widgets and application icons. 2 Back key: Touch 3 Home key: Touch 4 Recent key: Touch 5 to return to the previous screen. to go to the home screen. to view recently used applications and running applications. Status bar: Display information such as time, Wi-Fi connection status, signal strength, and battery level.
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 Common keys More Share Completed Edit Attachment Add Search Set Refresh Delete data Favorites Save Send Call Clean the
• 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. • To display new messages and the shortcut panel, flick your finger up on the status bar. To turn on or off a function, touch its shortcut icon. To view more shortcut icons, flick your finger left or right on the shortcut panel.
3 Text input Your HUAWEI MediaPad comes with multiple input methods. You can quickly enter text using the onscreen keyboard. • Touch a text input field to bring up the onscreen keyboard. • 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.
4 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.
3. Select the Data service check box to enable the data service.
5 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.
Sharing your data connection using Bluetooth tethering With Bluetooth tethering, you can share your HUAWEI MediaPad's data connection with other Bluetooth devices. 1. On the home screen, touch Settings. 2. Touch More… > Tethering & portable hotspot under WIRELESS & NETWORKS. 3. Select the Bluetooth tethering check box to turn on your Wi-Fi hotspot. 4. On the device that wants to share your data connection, turn on Bluetooth and pair the device and your HUAWEI MediaPad using Bluetooth.
6 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: • Download it from an online app store or by using a browser. After the application is downloaded, follow the onscreen instructions to install it.
Uninstalling an application On the home screen, touch and hold the application you want to uninstall, and drag it to 14 .
7 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.
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.
8 Multimedia 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 cable. To purchase a USB OTG cable, please contact an Huawei authorized supplier or your device vendor. 1. Use a USB OTG cable to connect a camera and your HUAWEI MediaPad. USB )GHRK USB OTG )GHRK 2. On your HUAWEI MediaPad's home screen, touch File Manager. 3. Touch USB. 4. Touch > Select item(s). 5.
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.
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.
9 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.
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: • Touch and hold a home screen thumbnail to move its position. • Touch to add 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 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. Adjusting the screen brightness Your HUAWEI MediaPad incorporates a light sensor that can automatically adjust the screen brightness based on the ambient light.
10 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.
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 • On the computer, view and manage the • Click the newly displayed drive letter on Media device (MTP) files stored on your HUAWEI MediaPad the computer. Then transfer files and the microSD card.
11 Contacts Creating a contact 1. On the home screen, touch 2. Touch People to display your contacts list. . 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.
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 2. Touch People to display your contacts list.
12 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.
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.
13 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 2. Touch Messaging. > Search. 3. Enter a keyword in the search box. 4. In the results list, select the desired message to open it.
14 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.
1. On the home screen, touch Settings. 2. Touch Storage to view memory information. 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.
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 Restoring your HUAWEI MediaPad to its factory settings erases all your personal data, including Caution 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.
15 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.
16 Legal Notice Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. 2014. All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior written consent of Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. and its affiliates ("Huawei"). The product described in this manual may include copyrighted software of Huawei and possible licensors.
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