User Guide
1 Welcome 1 2 Getting started 2 HUAWEI MediaPad T1 8.
Adding widgets to the home screen 16 Managing your home screen 17 Setting the ringtone 18 Setting the font size 18 Adjusting the screen brightness 19 10 File sharing 20 Sharing files using Wi-Fi Direct 20 Sharing files using Bluetooth 20 Copying files from a computer 21 11 Contacts 22 Creating a contact 22 Synchronizing contacts 22 Importing contacts 22 Backing up contacts 23 Sharing contacts 23 12 Calls 24 Making an emergency call 24 Adding an unknown number to your contacts 24 Clearing call logs 24
1 Welcome Welcome to the bright new world of the HUAWEI MediaPad T1 8.0 (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 HUAWEI MediaPad T1 8.0 at a Glance Congratulations on your purchase of the HUAWEI MediaPad T1 8.0. 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 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.
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. 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. To remove the microSD card when your HUAWEI MediaPad is powered on, on the home screen, touch Settings > Storage > Unmount SD card.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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. 2. 3. 4. On the home screen, touch Email. On the Add account screen, select the account type you want. In Account setup, enter the email address and password. Touch Next and follow the onscreen instructions to complete more settings. After you add an email account, touch accounts.
8 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.
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. > Edit. Crop the photo or adjust its luminance and color as required. 2. Touch 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. 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.
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 > Display.
Adjusting the screen brightness Your HUAWEI MediaPad incorporates a light sensor that can automatically adjust the screen brightness based on the ambient light. You can also manually adjust the display brightness. Lower the display brightness to to reduce your HUAWEI MediaPad's power consumption. Settings > Display > Brightness. 1. On the home screen, touch 2. Drag the slider left or right to adjust the screen brightness.
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. Connectio n Mode Function Operation Media device (MTP) On the computer, view and Click the newly displayed drive Camera (PTP) On the computer, view and manage the image files stored on your HUAWEI MediaPad.
11 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.
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 Contacts 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 2. In the contacts list, you can: Contacts.
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.
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 Messaging. 2. Touch > 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 2. Choose a timeout period. Settings > Display > Sleep. Setting a screen lock 1. On the home screen, touch Settings > Security > Screen lock. 2. Select a locking method and follow the onscreen instructions.
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.
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.
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. Huawei does not provide any warranty or representation in connect with any such compatibility and expressly excludes all liability in connection with such matters. DISCLAIMER ALL CONTENTS OF THIS MANUAL ARE PROVIDED "AS IS".
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