Huawei Mediapad T1 8 User Guide

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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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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. 
  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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4 Network connection 
Connecting to a Wi-Fi 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.  
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 
 
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 . 
3 .  Select the  Data enabled  check box to enable the data service.  
 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.   
 If the Wi-Fi network you selected has a hidden SSID, then touch  >  Add network  
and follow the onscreen i nstructions to enter the required network information (including 
the SSID) to connect to the Wi -Fi network.  
 The Wi-Fi only version of the HUAWEI MediaPad does not support this function.   
						

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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 . 
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 ch eck 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 wit h 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 
accordi ng to the onscreen instructions.  
You can then surf the Internet from the computer using your HUAWEI MediaPad's data 
connection.  
 The Wi-Fi only version of the HUAWEI MediaPad does not support this function.  
 
 When using the USB tethering function, you cannot simultaneously use your HUAWEI 
MediaPad as a USB storage device.   
						

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6 Managing applications 
Installing an application  
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.  
 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 transmiss ion is complete, click the 
application to install it.  
 Download the application from a computer. Then copy the application to your HUAWEI 
MediaPad. Once copied, touch Tools  > 
Downloads  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 .  
Uninstall ing an application 
On the home screen, touch and hold the application you want to uninstall, and drag it to .  Some pre -installed applications cannot be uninstalled.
 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.   
 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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7 Email 
Adding an email account 
Email parameters must be set when you add an email accoun t. 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 t o 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:  
 Touch  General  to change the email font size or set the picture that will be displayed after 
an email is deleted.  
 Select an email account to change the email signature, se t the inbox refresh frequency, 
or change the email notification tone.  
Deleting an email account 
Deleting an email account will not delete an y 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, touc h 
Email.  
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. 
 Do not arbitrarily change the default value of Server settings ; otherwise, sending and 
receiving emails may fail.   
						

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8 Multimedia 
Viewing photos or videos  
Gallery enables you to conveniently view photos and v ideos. 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.  
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. 
 
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 .  Tou ch 
 >  >  Panorama  to enter panoramic shooting mode.   
3 .  Touch 
  to start shooting. Pan your HUAWEI MediaPad slowly to capture the view.  
4 .  Touch 
  to stop shooting. Your HUAWEI MediaPad then automatically generates a 
panoramic photo.   
 You can pinch two fingers apart or toget her to zoom in or out.  
 
 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 panoramic view. Try panning your HUAWEI MediaPad slowly.   
						

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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 you want to share.   
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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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 .  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 scree n, 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.