User Guide
1 Welcome 1 2 Getting started 2 Your HUAWEI MediaPad at a glance 2 Installation 2 Charging the battery 3 Important information about the battery 4 Your home screen at a glance 5 Notification and status icons 6 Shortcut operations 7 3 Text input 9 Editing Text 9 Selecting an input method 9 4 Contacts 10 Creating a contact 10 Synchronizing contacts 10 Importing contacts 10 Backing up contacts 10 Sharing contacts 11 5 Calls 12 Making an emergency call 12 Making a conference call 12 Adding an unknown num
Installing an application 18 Clearing the application cache 18 Uninstalling an application 18 10 Multimedia 19 Importing photos 19 Viewing photos or videos 19 Taking a panoramic photo 20 11 Customized settings 21 Changing the theme 21 Adding widgets to the home screen 21 Managing your home screen 23 Setting the ringtone 24 Setting the font size 24 Adjusting the screen brightness 25 Enabling pocket mode 25 12 File sharing 26 Sharing files using Wi-Fi Direct 26 Sharing files using Bluetooth 26 Multi-scr
1 Welcome Welcome to the bright new world of the HUAWEI MediaPad X1 7.0 (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 Your HUAWEI MediaPad at a glance Installation Your HUAWEI MediaPad supports only standard micro-SIM cards. Do not insert any other cards as doing so may damage your device. Contact your carrier to replace or purchase a micro-SIM card. Do not insert or remove the micro-SIM card when your device is powered on. The dimensions of a standard micro-SIM card are 15 mm x 12 mm x 0.76 mm (0.59 in. x 0.47 in. x 0.03 in.).
1. Insert the end of the SIM eject tool provided with your HUAWEI MediaPad into the holes of the micro-SIM and microSD card trays to release them. 2. Gently remove the card trays. 3. Insert the micro-SIM and microSD cards in the direction indicated in the figure until they are properly installed in the card trays. Push the card trays until they click into their places. Charging the battery Your HUAWEI MediaPad uses a built-in battery that is not removable.
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 screen. is displayed on the 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 Display area: Display widgets and application icons. Dock: displays your most common applications. Back key: Touch Home key: Touch Recent key: Touch applications. to return to the previous screen. to go to the home screen. to view recently used applications and running Status bar: Display information such as time, Wi-Fi connection status, signal strength, and battery level.
Notification and status icons The notification and status bars may display the following icons to inform you of your HUAWEI MediaPad's status.
Shortcut 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. 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.
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 all to delete all notifications. Touch an application to start it and flick left or right across a notification to dismiss it.
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 Contacts Creating a contact 1. On the home screen, touch 2. Touch Contacts 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.
1. On the home screen, touch 2. Touch Contacts to display your contacts list. > Import/export > 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 2. In the contacts list, you can: Contacts. Select the contact you want to share and touch > Share. Touch > Import/export > Share contacts and select more contacts to share. 3.
5 Calls 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 Dialer. 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.
Select the All check box and touch Delete to delete all call log entries. Select one or more call logs and touch Delete to delete them.
6 Messaging 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.
7 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. . Your HUAWEI MediaPad then 2. Touch the key next to Wi-Fi or drag the key to automatically scans for available Wi-Fi networks. 3.
8 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.
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 > All. 2. Touch More… > Tethering & portable hotspot under WIRELESS & NETWORKS. 3. Select the Bluetooth tethering check box. 4. On the device that wants to share your data connection, turn on Bluetooth and pair the device and your HUAWEI MediaPad using Bluetooth.
9 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.
10 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. 2. On your HUAWEI MediaPad's home screen, touch Tools > Local > USB. File Manager > or ,select the photos or folders you want to import into your HUAWEI 3.
Gallery to open Gallery. 1. On the home screen, touch 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: Filter fragmented images. Open the camera. Share photos or videos. Play the photo or video in a small window. View more menu options.
11 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. Themes. 1. On the home screen, touch 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.
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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: 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 2. Touch Font size. 3. Select the desired font size. Settings > All > Display.
Adjusting the screen brightness 1. On the home screen, touch Settings > All > 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. You can also open the notification panel and quickly adjust the screen brightness using the shortcut switch.
12 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. to turn on Wi-Fi. 2. Touch the key next to Wi-Fi or drag the key to 3. Touch Wi-Fi Direct. On the receiving device, turn on Wi-Fi Direct. Your HUAWEI MediaPad then automatically searches for available devices. 4.
Multi-screen display You can push photos, videos, or games on your HUAWEI MediaPad to a large screen, such as a TV, to view them more conveniently. If your TV supports HDMI and a resolution of 720p or above, you can use it with a HUAWEI MediaQ for multi-screen display. 1. Use an HDMI cable to connect the HUAWEI MediaQ to the TV. 2. Power on the HUAWEI MediaQ and TV, and switch the TV to HDMI input. The main interface of the HUAWEI MediaQ is then displayed on the TV. 3.
4. 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's name. For more details, see the HUAWEI MediaQ User Guide.
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.
13 Settings Motion control Motion control lets you control your HUAWEI MediaPad using simple motions. For example, mute the phone or answer and make calls quickly. 1. On the home screen, touch Settings > All。 2. Touch Motion control。 3. On the Motion control screen, select an option, and select a motion to enable it.
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. Enabling power saving mode 1. On the home screen, touch Settings > All > Power saving. 2. Touch Smart, Endurance or Normal to let your HUAWEI MediaPad enter the power saving mode.
MicroSD cards of certain brands do not support the microSD lock function. Exceptions may occur when you attempt to lock or unlock these microSD cards. It is recommended that you back up the data in a microSD card before locking it. A device that does not support the microSD lock function cannot recognize a locked microSD card. Keep in mind the microSD card password.
14 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.
15 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.
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. This product is based on the open-source Android™ platform. Huawei has made necessary changes to the platform. Therefore, this product may not support all the functions that are supported by the standard Android platform or may be incompatible with third-party software.
