Huawei MediaPad T3 User guide

MediaPad T3
User Guide
Contents
Foreword
Getting Started
Initial setup
Connecting to the Internet
Charging your device
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Screen and Display
Home screen
Notification panel and status bar
Split-screen mode
Using motion gestures
Eye comfort mode
Display settings
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Network and Sharing
Using mobile data
Sharing your mobile Internet with other devices
Connecting to the Internet using Wi-Fi
Connecting to other devices using Bluetooth
Using Huawei Share to transfer files between two Huawei
devices
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Security and Backup
Backing up and restoring data
File management
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Contacts and Email
Creating a contact card
Creating a new contact
Importing and exporting contacts
Managing contacts
Sharing contacts
Contact groups
Adding an email account
Sending emails
Replying to emails
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Calls and Messaging(Applicable to selected models)
Making calls
Answering or rejecting a call
Sending a message
Replying to a message
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Calendar and Notepad
Viewing global holidays
Birthday reminders
Creating an event
Creating a note
Managing notes
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Music and Video
Listening to music
Searching for music
Deleting songs
Playing a video
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Camera and Gallery
Photos and video recordings
Audio notes
Sharing photos and videos
Editing a photo
Editing Videos
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Tablet Manager
Optimising performance
Harassment filter
Battery management
Virus scanner
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Clock
Sound recorder
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Tools
System Features and Settings
Changing the system language
Changing the input method
Editing text
Airplane mode
Viewing memory and storage information
Setting the date and time
Enabling location access
Restoring factory settings
OTA updates
Viewing product information
Accessibility features
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Personal Information and Data Security
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Legal Notice
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Foreword
Read this guide carefully before using your device.
All pictures and illustrations in this document are for your reference only and may differ from the
final product.
Some features in this guide may not be supported by certain devices or carriers.
Symbols and definitions
Description
Reminder
Warning
Highlights important information and tips, and provides
additional information.
Indicates potential problems that may arise if proper care or
attention is not given, such as device damage or data loss.
Warns you about potential hazards that could cause serious
injury.
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Getting Started
Initial setup
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Ensure that the SIM card is inserted correctly before using your tablet for the first time.
Read the Quick Start Guide for more information on how to set up your tablet. SIM cards
are not supported on Wi-Fi only tablets.
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Press and hold the power button to turn on your device. Follow the onscreen instructions
to complete the initial setup.
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Select your language and region and touch NEXT.
Read the content carefully, accept the user terms and conditions, and then touch AGREE >
AGREE.
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Read the service policy. Select AGREE and touch NEXT.
Your device will automatically search for available Wi-Fi networks. Follow the onscreen
instructions to connect to a network.
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Read the Google terms and conditions and touch NEXT.
You can configure your device in two ways:
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Follow the onscreen instructions to restore a backup.
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Follow the onscreen instructions to copy data from another device, or touch SET UP AS
NEW PHONE > OK to skip this step.
If you choose to skip this step, you can still import data from another device later by
touching Settings > Advanced settings > Data transmission.
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Touch GET STARTED to complete the settings. Your device is now ready to use.
Connecting to the Internet
Connect to Wi-Fi networks effortlessly with your device.
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
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Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel.
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Touch and hold
to open the Wi-Fi settings screen.
Switch on Wi-Fi. Your device will list all available Wi-Fi networks at your location.
Select the Wi-Fi network you want to connect to. If you select an encrypted network, you will
also need to enter the Wi-Fi password.
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Getting Started
Connecting using mobile data
Before using mobile data, ensure that you have a data plan with your network provider to
avoid incurring excessive data charges. Mobile data is not supported on Wi-Fi only tablets.
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Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel.
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Touch
to enable mobile data.
Disable mobile data when not required so as to save battery power and reduce data
usage.
Charging your device
Your device displays a low battery warning when the battery is nearly empty. Charge your device
immediately to prevent it from switching off automatically.
Using a charger to charge your device
Connect your device to a socket using the factory-provided charger and USB cable.
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If your device does not respond when you press the power button, the battery is probably
empty. Charge your battery for at least 10 minutes (use the charger that came with your
device), and then restart your device.
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Your device automatically conducts a safety check when you connect it to a charger or
other devices. If your device detects that the USB port is wet, it will automatically stop
charging and display a safety message. If this message is displayed, unplug the USB
cable from your device and allow the USB port to dry out completely to avoid damaging
your device or battery.
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Getting Started
Using a USB port to charge your device
If you do not have access to a charger, you can charge your device by connecting it to a
computer with a USB cable.
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When you use a USB cable to connect your device to a computer or another device, Allow
access to device data? will be displayed in a popup dialog.
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Touch No, charge only.
If another USB connection mode has been selected, swipe down from the status bar to open the
notification panel. Touch File transfer via USB, and then select Charge only.
Safety information
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Only use genuine Huawei batteries, chargers, and USB cables to charge your device. Thirdparty accessories are a potential safety hazard and may impair your device's performance.
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You can recharge your battery many times, but all batteries have a limited lifespan. If you
notice a significant deterioration in your device's battery life, purchase a genuine Huawei
replacement battery. Do not attempt to remove built-in batteries. If your device has a built-in
battery, contact an authorised Huawei service centre for a replacement. If the battery is
removable, replace it with a genuine Huawei battery.
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Your device may become warm after prolonged use or when exposed to high ambient
temperatures. If your device becomes hot to the touch, stop charging it and disable
unnecessary features. Place your device in a cool location and allow it to cool down to room
temperature. Avoid touching the surface of your device for prolonged periods when it becomes
hot.
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Charging times may vary depending on the ambient temperature and the remaining battery
level.
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Avoid using your device when it is charging. Do not cover your device or the charger.
For more information on charging and battery care, visit http://consumer.huawei.com/ and
search for your device's user guide.
Battery status information
The battery status is indicated by your device's indicator light and the battery icon in the status
bar.
Status indicator
Battery icon
Battery status
Blinking or steady red
Less than 4% remaining
Red
Charging, less than 10% remaining
Orange
Charging, 10–90% remaining
Green
Charging, at least 90% remaining. If 100% is displayed
next to the battery icon in the status bar, or a charging
complete message is displayed on the lock screen, this
indicates that charging is complete.
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Screen and Display
Home screen
About the home screen
Use the home screen to access your apps and widgets.
Status bar: Displays notifications
and status icons
Display area: Displays app icons,
folders, and widgets
Screen position indicator: Indicates
which home screen is displayed
Dock bar: Displays frequently used apps
Navigation bar: Displays virtual
navigation keys
Basic screen gestures
Use simple touchscreen gestures to perform a variety of tasks, such as launch apps, scroll
through lists, and enlarge images.
Touch: Touch an item once. For example, touch to select
an option or open an app.
Double touch: Touch the target area of the screen twice
in quick succession. For example, double touch an
image in full screen mode to zoom in or out.
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Touch and hold: Touch and hold the target area of the
screen for at least 2 seconds. For example, touch and
hold a blank area on the home screen to access the
home screen editor.
Swipe: Swipe your fingers on the screen. Swipe
vertically or horizontally to browse other home screens,
scroll through a document, and more.
Drag: Touch and hold an item, and then move it to
another position. For example, use this gesture to
rearrange apps and widgets on the home screen.
Spread fingers apart: Spread two fingers apart on the
screen. For example, spread two fingers apart to zoom in
on a picture or web page.
Pinch fingers together: Pinch two fingers together on
the screen. For example, pinch two fingers together to
zoom out on an image.
Managing home screens
You can customise home screens to your liking.
Adding home screens
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On the home screen, pinch two fingers together to open the home screen editor.
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Touch
on the home screen furthest to the left or right to add a new screen.
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Deleting home screens
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On the home screen, pinch two fingers together to open the home screen editor.
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Touch
on a blank screen to delete it.
You cannot delete a home screen if it contains apps or widgets.
Moving home screens
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On the home screen, pinch two fingers together to open the home screen editor.
Touch and hold the home screen you want to move and drag it to the desired location.
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Setting the default home screen
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On the home screen, pinch two fingers together to open the home screen editor.
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Touch
at the top of a home screen to set the chosen home screen as default.
Notification panel and status bar
About the status bar
Use the status bar to access the notification panel and check your device's status.
About notification and status icons
Status icons
Status icons are displayed on the right-hand side of the notification bar and tell you about your
device's status, including network connections, signal strength, battery, and time.
Status icons may vary according to your region or carrier.
Roaming
Airplane mode enabled
Bluetooth enabled
Connected over Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi network available
Receiving location data from GPS
Vibration mode enabled
Silent mode enabled
Alarm enabled
Charging
Battery full
Battery low
Headset inserted
No SIM card found
Notification icons
Notification icons are displayed on the left-hand side of the status bar when you receive a new
message, notification, or reminder.
Missed calls
New emails
Downloading data
Uploading data
Upcoming events
Device memory full
Synchronising data
Synchronisation failed
Using shortcut switches to access settings
Use shortcut switches to quickly enable or disable frequently-used features.
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Accessing shortcut switches
Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel.
Touch
to display all of the shortcut switches.
Configuring shortcut switches
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Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel.
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Touch
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Touch a switch to enable the corresponding feature. If the switch supports touch and hold
. Touch and hold a switch and drag it to the desired position.
gestures, touch and hold the switch to access the settings for the corresponding feature.
Some switches do not support touch and hold gestures.
Split-screen mode
About split-screen mode
Use split-screen mode to use two apps at once.
Enabling split screen mode
Split screen mode is not available for all apps. Some apps may not function properly in split
screen mode.
Using the Recent key to enable split screen mode
Open an app that supports split-screen mode, and then touch and hold
.
Using swipe gestures to enable split screen mode
Open an app that supports split screen mode, and then swipe up from the bottom of the screen
with two fingers.
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Exiting split-screen mode
To exit split-screen mode, touch
and select
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Using motion gestures
Motion gestures make it easier to control your device.
Voice calls are not supported on Wi-Fi only tablets.
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Screen and Display
Open
Settings. Touch Smart assistance > Motion control and select the motions you
want to enable.
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Flip: Mute sounds and disable vibrations for incoming calls, alarms, and timers.
Eye comfort mode
Eye comfort mode decreases the amount of blue light emitted from the screen to reduce eye
strain.
Eye comfort mode
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Open
Settings.
Touch Display > Eye comfort and switch on Eye comfort.
When eye comfort mode is enabled,
will be displayed in the status bar.
Adjusting the colour temperature
Eye comfort mode reduces the amount of blue light emitted from the screen, which may give the
screen a slightly yellow hue. You can adjust the colour temperature to control the amount of blue
light.
When Eye comfort is enabled, swipe left or right on the colour temperature slider to make the
screen hue cooler or warmer.
Enabling and disabling eye comfort mode
You can use the shortcut switch in the notification panel to enable to disable eye comfort mode.
Swipe down from the status bar. Touch
to display all shortcut switches, and then toggle the
switch.
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Configuring the timer
Configure the timer to enable eye comfort mode automatically at a preset time, such as when
you finish work or before you go to bed.
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Open
Settings.
Touch Display > Eye comfort.
Switch on Schedule and configure the Start time and End time.
Display settings
Changing the font size
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Open
Settings.
Touch Display > Font size and choose a font size.
Drag slider to
adjust font size
Touch to decrease
font size
Touch to increase
font size
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Configuring the screen rotation settings
When you rotate your device, some apps will automatically adjust the screen orientation to make
them easier to use.
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Open
Settings.
Touch Display and switch on Auto-rotate screen.
Quickly enable auto-rotation: Swipe down from the status bar and open the shortcut
switches tab, and then touch
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Network and Sharing
Using mobile data
Mobile data is not supported on Wi-Fi only tablets.
Enabling mobile data
Before enabling mobile data, ensure that you have activated mobile data services with your
network provider.
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Open
Settings.
Touch More > Mobile network.
Switch on Mobile data to enable mobile data.
Disable mobile data when not required so as to save battery power and reduce data
usage.
Enabling data roaming
Enable data roaming to access the Internet when you travel abroad.
You may incur roaming charges when data roaming is enabled. Contact your network
provider for details.
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Open
Settings.
Touch More > Mobile network.
Switch on Data roaming.
Sharing your mobile Internet with other devices
Mobile data is not supported on Wi-Fi only tablets.
Setting up a portable Wi-Fi hotspot
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Open
Settings.
Touch More > Tethering & portable hotspot.
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Touch Portable Wi-Fi hotspot and switch on the hotspot.
Touch Configure Wi-Fi hotspot. Set the Wi-Fi hotspot name, encryption mode, and
password, and then touch Save.
Limit the amount of data that other devices can use: Touch Data limit on the
Settings screen, and then follow the onscreen instructions to set the data limit. Your
device will automatically disable the Wi-Fi hotspot when connected devices exceed this
limit.
Using USB tethering
Depending on your computer's operating system, you may need to install drivers on the
computer or establish a network connection in order to use USB tethering. Refer to your
operating system instructions.
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Use a USB cable to connect your device to the computer.
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Open
Settings.
Touch More > Tethering & portable hotspot.
Switch on USB tethering to share your mobile Internet.
Using Bluetooth tethering
Before using Bluetooth tethering, pair your device with those that want to use your mobile data
connection. For more information, refer to Connecting to other devices using Bluetooth.
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Open
Settings.
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Network and Sharing
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Switch on Bluetooth tethering to share your mobile data connection.
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On the Bluetooth screen, touch
Touch More > Tethering & portable hotspot.
next to the paired device,and then switch on Internet
access to share your mobile Internet.
Connecting to the Internet using Wi-Fi
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
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Go to
Settings.
Touch Wi-Fi and turn on the Wi-Fi switch. Your device will display a list of available Wi-Fi
networks.
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Refresh the list: Touch Scan to refresh the list of available Wi-Fi networks.
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Manually add a network: Swipe down to the bottom of the menu and touch Add
network…. Follow the onscreen instructions to enter the network name and password
manually.
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Select the Wi-Fi network you want to connect to:
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If the Wi-Fi network does not require a password, your device will connect automatically.
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If the network is protected, enter the password when prompted and touch Connect.
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
WPS allows your device to connect to a WPS-enabled router without entering a password.
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Go to
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Touch
Settings.
Touch Wi-Fi and switch on Wi-Fi.
> Advanced Wi-Fi settings. There are two options:
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Touch WPS connection and press the router's WPS button.
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Touch WPS PIN connection to generate a PIN, and then enter the PIN on the router.
Connecting to other devices using Bluetooth
Enabling Bluetooth and pairing with other devices
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Go to
Settings.
Touch Bluetooth and switch on Turn on.
Ensure that the device you want to pair with is visible.
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Select the device you want to pair with and follow the onscreen instructions.
Unpairing Bluetooth devices
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Go to
Settings.
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Touch Bluetooth and switch on Turn on.
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Touch the
icon next to the device name and select Unpair.
Using Huawei Share to transfer files between two
Huawei devices
Huawei Share provides a quick and easy method to share files between two Huawei devices. It
combines the convenience of Bluetooth sharing with the speed of Wi-Fi transfers.
Enabling Huawei Share
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Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel.
Touch Huawei Share.
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Touch the Huawei Share switch. This enables Wi-Fi and Bluetooth automatically.
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If you disable Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, the Huawei Share switch will turn off automatically.
Using Huawei Share to transfer files
Ensure that Huawei Share is supported on both devices. Huawei Share must be enabled on
the receiving device and the screen must be switched on.
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On your device, select the file(s) you want to share. Touch Share.
Select the receiving device from those listed.
On the receiving device, select ACCEPT from the popup dialog to accept the file transfer
request. Open the notification panel to view file transfer progress.
To cancel sending, touch the name of the receiving device on your device.
By default, received files are saved to the Huawei Share folder in Files.
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Security and Backup
Backing up and restoring data
Backing up data to a microSD card
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Not all devices support microSD cards.
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The feature may vary depending on the carrier you use.
Back up data on your old device to a microSD to avoid losing your files.
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Open
Backup on your old phone.
Select Back up > SD card > Next.
Select the data you want to back up and touch Back up. When prompted, enter a backup
password. No backup password is required for photos, audio files, videos, or documents.
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Set a password reminder to help you remember your password and prevent you from
losing access to your files.
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By default, backup files are saved to the HuaweiBackup folder in Files.
Backing up data to your phone's internal storage
Back up data to your phone's internal storage to avoid losing your files. Only back up smaller
files.
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Open
Backup.
Touch Back up > Internal storage > Next.
Select the data you want to back up and touch Back up. When prompted, enter a backup
password. No backup password is required for photos, audio files, videos, or documents.
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Set a password reminder to ensure you don't lose access to your files.
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By default, backup files are saved to the HuaweiBackup folder in Files.
Backing up data to a USB storage device
Use a USB On-The-Go (OTG) cable to connect your device to a USB storage device and back
up your files. Compatible USB storage devices include USB flash drives, card readers, and
device with a microSD card.
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Open
Backup.
Touch Back up > USB storage > Next.
Select the data you want to back up and touch Back up. When prompted, enter a backup
password. No backup password is required for photos, audio files, videos, or documents.
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Set a password reminder to help you remember your password and prevent you from
losing access to your files.
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By default, backup data is saved to the HuaweiBackup folder on the USB storage
device.
Transferring data using a computer
Back up data on your device to a computer to avoid losing your files.
Install HiSuite before using your computer to back up and restore data.
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Connect your device to a computer using a USB cable. HiSuite will launch automatically.
If your old device is not a Huawei device, use manufacturer-provided software to back up
data to your computer, and then proceed directly to step 4.
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Go to the backup screen in HiSuite. Select the data that you want to back up and follow the
onscreen instructions to back up the data.
Follow the onscreen instructions to set a password reminder to help you remember your
password and prevent you from losing access to your files.
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Use a USB cable to connect your new device to the computer.
Go to the data restore screen in HiSuite. Choose which backup you want to restore and
follow the onscreen instructions to restore the data. If the backup files are encrypted, you will
need to enter the encryption password when you are prompted to recover data.
File management
Creating folders
Keep your device organised by creating folders for your files.
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Open
Files.
In the Local tab, touch Internal storage.
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Touch
. Enter the name of the new folder and touch Save.
Sharing files
Use the file sharing feature to share files, photos, and videos.
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Open
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Select the files you want to share and touch
Files.
On the Local tab, touch Internal storage.
> Share.
Choose a sharing method and follow the onscreen instructions to share your files.
Copying, moving, or deleting files
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Open
Files.
On the Local tab, touch Internal storage.
Touch and hold the files and folders you want to copy, move, or delete. You can:
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Copy files to a destination folder: Touch
. Select a destination folder and touch
.
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Move files to a destination folder: Touch
. Select a destination folder and touch
.
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Delete files or folders: Touch
> Delete.
Creating or extracting archives
Compress files in a zip archive to free up space and share files more easily.
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Open
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Touch and hold the file or folder you want to compress, and then touch
Files.
On the Local tab, touch Internal storage.
> Compress.
Choose the archive destination. The selected files will be compressed into a zip file, which
will be named automatically.
To extract an archive, touch and hold the archive file. Touch
> Extract to and select
where the contents of the archive should be extracted to.
Hiding small image files
When you browse your images in Files, you might also see some cached images from websites.
You can prevent these images from being displayed as follows:
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Open
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Touch
Files.
> Settings and switch on Filter small pictures to hide files that are smaller than
30 KB. This should hide most cached images.
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Storing files securely
Enable Safe, set a password, and move files into a safe to encrypt them. You can remove files
from a safe at any time.
You can add images, audio files, videos, and documents to a safe.
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Open
Files.
In the Local or Categories tab, touch Safe.
Touch Enable.
Set the safe storage location.
Follow the onscreen instructions to set a password and security question, and then touch
Done to open Safe.
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Touch
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Follow the onscreen instructions to select files, and then touch
.
to add your files to the
safe.
In Safe, you can also:
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Remove files from a safe: In Safe, open a folder and touch and hold the files you want to
remove, and then touch
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Destroy a safe: In Safe, touch Settings > Destroy Safe. Follow the onscreen instructions to
remove files from the safe and destroy it.
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Change the safe password: In Safe, touch Settings > Change password. Follow the
onscreen instructions to change the password.
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Change the security question: In Safe, touch Settings > Change security question. Follow
the onscreen instructions to change the security question.
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Switch to another safe: In Safe, touch Settings > Switch Safe. Follow the onscreen
instructions to select another safe.
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View the storage location: In Safe, touch Settings > Safe location to view the safe's storage
location.
Don't change the storage location folder, otherwise you may not be able to access your
files.
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Contacts and Email
Creating a contact card
Create a contact card to quickly share your contact information. You can share your contact
information by scanning the QR code or by sending the contact card using an instant messaging
service such as WhatsApp.
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Open
Contacts.
Touch Me.
Set your profile picture. Enter your name, company, telephone number and other contact
information, and then touch
. Your device will automatically create a contact card with a
QR code.
Share your contact card: Touch
. Select the card format and sharing method, and then
follow the onscreen instructions.
Creating a new contact
Creating a contact
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Open
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Touch
Contacts.
. If you are creating a contact for the first time, touch Create a new contact.
In the options menu, select a location to save the contact.
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The number of contacts you can store on your device depends on the size of your
device's internal storage. The number of SIM card contacts you can store depends on
your SIM card's storage capacity.
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Touch the contact's profile picture to choose a photo. Enter the contact's name, company,
phone number and other contact information, and then touch
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If you add the contact's birthday, your device will automatically create a birthday
reminder in Calendar.
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The contact's photo will be displayed when the contact calls you. Other contact
information such as company name and job title will also be displayed.
You can also add phone numbers, email addresses, and other contact information in to your
contacts in Call log, Messaging, or Email.
Sharing your QR code
Share your QR code with your friends so that they can add you to their contacts quickly. On the
contact details screen, touch the QR code at the top of the screen to display your personal QR
code.
Importing and exporting contacts
Importing contacts from a storage device
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Open
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Touch
Contacts.
> Import/Export > Import from storage.
Select one or more .vcf files, and then touch OK.
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Exporting contacts to a storage device
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Open
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Touch
Contacts.
> Import/Export > Export to storage > Export.
Choose where you want to export the contacts from and touch OK.
By default, the exported .vcf file is saved to the root directory of your device's internal storage.
Open Files to view the exported file.
Using the Huawei Backup app to import contacts
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2
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Open
Backup.
Touch Restore > Restore from internal storage and select Next.
Select the backup you want to restore.
If the backup data is encrypted, enter the encryption password when prompted.
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Select Contacts and touch Restore.
Using the Huawei Backup app to back up your contacts
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2
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Open
Backup.
Go to Backup > Internal storage, and then touch Next.
Select Contacts. Touch Back up and follow the onscreen instructions to set a password.
By default, backup data is saved to the HuaweiBackup folder in Files.
Managing contacts
Deleting contacts
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Open
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Touch
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Select the contacts you want to delete, and then touch
Contacts.
> Organise contacts > Delete contacts by batch.
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Touch Delete.
Alternatively, touch and hold a contact until a popup menu appears. From here, select
Delete to delete the contact.
Deleting contact history
Delete call records and text messages by contact to protect your privacy.
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Open
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Select a contact and touch
Contacts.
> Erase trace > Erase.
Your device will delete all call records and text messages for the selected contact.
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Sharing contacts
Share a contact's vCard
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Open
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Touch
Contacts.
> Import/Export > Share contact.
Select the contacts you want to share, or touch Select all to select all contacts, and then
touch Share contact.
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Choose your sharing method and follow the onscreen instructions.
Share a contact's QR code
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2
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Open
Contacts
Select the contact you want to share. Touch the QR code and select Share.
Choose your sharing method and follow the onscreen instructions.
If the other device has a camera that can scan QR codes, you can also share a contact
by scanning the contact's QR code.
Contact groups
Creating a group
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Open
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3
Touch Groups and select
Enter the group name (for example, Family or Friends) and touch OK.
4
Touch
Contacts.
.
. Select the contacts you want to add to the group and touch
.
Using smart groups
Use smart groups to automatically group contacts by company, location, or contact frequency.
1
2
Open
3
Under Smart groups, open a group, and then touch
Contacts.
Touch Groups.
to send a group message or
to
send a group email.
Editing a group
Add or remove people from a group, or change the group name.
1
2
Open
Contacts.
Touch Groups and select the group you want to edit.
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3
Touch
and add new members to the group.
4
Touch
. There are three options:
l
Touch Remove members to remove members from the group.
l
Touch Delete group to delete the group.
l
Touch Rename to edit the group name.
Sending a group text message or email
1
2
Touch Groups and select which group you want to send a message or email to.
3
Touch
Open
Contacts.
to send a message or
to send an email.
Deleting a group
1
2
3
4
Open
Contacts.
Touch Groups.
Touch and hold the group you want to delete, and then touch Delete.
Touch Delete.
Deleting a group will not remove the contacts in the group from your device.
Adding an email account
If you don't know your account settings, please consult your email service provider.
Adding a personal email account
1
2
3
4
Open
Email.
Choose an email service provider or touch Others.
Enter you email address and password, and then touch Sign in.
Follow the onscreen instructions to configure your account. The system will automatically
connect to the server and check your settings.
Your Inbox will be displayed once the account has been set up.
Adding an Exchange account
Microsoft Exchange is a corporate email management solution. Some email service providers
also provide individual and family Exchange accounts.
1
2
3
Open
Email.
Touch Exchange.
Enter your email address, user name, and password. Touch Sign in.
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Contacts and Email
4
Follow the onscreen instructions to configure your account. The system will automatically
connect to the server and verify your settings.
Your Inbox will be displayed once the account has been set up.
Sending emails
1
Open
Email.
2
3
4
Touch
.
Touch Cc/Bcc, From: to add Cc and Bcc recipients, and select the email account to use.
5
Enter the email subject and body. Touch
6
Touch
In To:, enter one or more recipients.
to add an attachment.
to send the email.
Your email service provider may have an attachment size limit. If attachments exceed the
limit, you can send them in separate emails.
To save your email as a draft and send it later, touch
, and then touch Save.
Replying to emails
1
Open
2
Open the email you want to reply to and touch
Email.
.
To reply to all recipients of the original email, touch
3
After drafting your message, touch
Configuring fast responses: Touch
.
to send the email.
> Settings. Select an account and touch Quick
responses to create or edit a fast response.
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Calls and Messaging(Applicable to
selected models)
Making calls
Smart dialing
Enter the name, initials, or number of a contact in the dialer. Your device will display matching
contacts.
1
2
Open
Dialler.
Enter the name, initials, or number of a contact in the dialer (for example, John Smith or JS).
Your device will search your contacts and call log and list the results above the dialer.
Hide dialer
3
Select the contact you want to call from the list.
4
Touch
Backspace
to end the call.
To end a call using the power button, go to
Dialler, touch
> Settings, and then
switch on Power button ends call.
Making a call from Contacts
1
2
3
Open
Contacts.
Touch the search bar and enter the name or initials of the person you want to call.
Touch the contact number.
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Calls and Messaging(Applicable to selected models)
Making a call from the call log
1
2
Open
Dialler.
Slide the list up and down to view all calls. Touch the name or number of the person that you
want to call.
Calling contacts when the screen is off
Call people when the screen is switched off.
1
Open
2
Touch
Dialler.
> Settings > Quick calling and switch on Quick calling.
Press and hold the volume down button for one second when the screen is off. When you hear
the alert sound, release the volume down button and say the name of the contact you want to
call. The device will dial their number.
Making an emergency call
In the event of an emergency, you can make emergency calls from your device, even without a
SIM card. However, you must be in an area with network coverage.
1
Open
Dialler.
You can also touch Emergency call from the lock screen.
2
Enter the emergency number for your location in the dialler, and then touch
.
If you are in an area with good network reception, your device will automatically obtain your
location and display it on the screen.
The ability to make emergency calls depend on local regulations and network providers in
your area. Poor network coverage or environmental interference may prevent your call from
being connected. Never rely solely on your device for essential communication during
emergencies.
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Calls and Messaging(Applicable to selected models)
Answering or rejecting a call
When a call comes in, press the volume button to mute the ringtone.
If the screen is locked:
l
Drag
right to answer the call.
l
Drag
left to reject the call.
l
Touch
to reject the call and send an SMS.
l
Touch
to configure a callback reminder.
If the screen is unlocked:
l
Touch
to answer the call.
l
Touch
to reject the call.
l
Touch
to reject the call and send an SMS.
l
Touch
to configure a callback reminder.
If you receive a call when you are entering text or using full-screen mode (for example, when
you are viewing an image or playing a game), the incoming call will be displayed at the top
of the screen in a floating window. Touch
to answer the call or
to decline the call.
Sending a message
You can add a range of different content to messages, such as emoticons, images, and
recordings.
1
Open
Messaging.
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Calls and Messaging(Applicable to selected models)
2
3
In the list of message threads, touch
.
Select the recipient box and enter the contact name or phone number. You can also touch
to open your contact list and choose a contact or contact group.
4
Select the text field to begin composing your message. If you enter more than two lines of
to switch to full screen mode.
text, touch
5
l
Touch
to add an attachment to your message.
l
Touch
Back to save the message as a draft.
Touch
.
Cancel a message: Touch
> Settings in the message list, and then turn on Cancel send.
Your can cancel a message up to 6 seconds after it was sent.
Replying to a message
1
2
Open
Messaging.
Touch a message to view the message content. Your device will automatically highlight
phone numbers, web addresses, email addresses, times, and other information. Touch
highlighted information to access a range of shortcuts. You can also:
l
Save message attachments: Touch and hold the attachment that you want to save,
then touch Save.
l
Call the sender: Touch
at the top of the message.
l
Add the caller's number to your contacts: Touch
> Create a new contact or
Save to existing contact at the top of the message.
3
To send a reply, select the text field and enter your message, and then touch
.
Quickly reply to message: New messages will be displayed in the notification bar. Touch
the button to compose a reply.
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Calendar and Notepad
Viewing global holidays
Enable global holidays to view public holiday information for different countries.
This feature requires an Internet connection.
1
Open
2
3
Touch
Calendar.
> Settings > Global holidays.
Turn on the switch next to the country whose holidays you want to view. Your tablet will
automatically download the country's holiday information.
Birthday reminders
Configure Calendar to import birthday information from your contacts and automatically create
birthday reminders.
Before using this feature, ensure that you have added birthday information to your contacts.
For more information, see Creating a contact.
1
Open
2
Touch
Calendar.
and select Contacts' birthdays.
Once you have enabled this feature, Calendar will automatically import birthday information from
your contacts and send you birthday reminders.
Creating an event
Add events and set reminders to help you plan ahead.
1
Open
Calendar.
2
3
Touch
.
Enter the event name, location, and start and end time. Touch More > Remind to create a
reminder.
4
Touch
to save the event.
l
You can add up to 5 reminders for an event. To add a reminder, touch Add reminder.
l
In month or week view, touch and hold an area on the screen to create an event for the
corresponding date.
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Calendar and Notepad
Creating a note
1
Open
2
Touch
Notepad.
and enter your note.
Close note
Save note
Add tag
Edit note
Edit text
Add task
Insert image
3
Touch
Take a photo
to save the note.
Managing notes
Adding a note to favourites
Open
Notepad. You can add a note to your favourites in two ways:
l
In the list of notes, swipe left on a note and touch
l
Touch the note that you want to add to your favourites and touch
.
.
Sharing a note
In the list of notes, open the note that you want to share and touch
. Choose your sharing
method and follow the onscreen instructions.
Deleting a note
You can delete a note in three ways:
.
l
In the list of notes, swipe left on the note that you want to delete and touch
l
Touch and hold a note to activate the note management interface. Select the notes that you
want to delete and touch
l
.
Touch the note that you want to delete and touch
> Delete.
Searching your notes
You can search your notes in two ways:
l
In the list of notes, touch the search bar and enter one or more keywords.
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Calendar and Notepad
l
Swipe down on the home screen to display the search bar, and then enter one or more
keywords.
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Music and Video
Listening to music
You can choose to listen to your favourite local songs .
1
2
Open
Music.
You can then play music stored on your device, add a song to the personal song book, play a
song in the personal playlist, or listen to recently played songs.
3
You can play, pause, or change songs during the process.
Enable SWS
Drag left or right to
adjust playback
volume
Drag left or right to
switch between playlist
or lyrics screens
Add to playlist
Previous song
Change
playback order
Next song
Add to favourites
Toggle between
play and pause
Searching for music
Searching for music on your internal storage or microSD card
Sort your music by category or search with a keyword to find your music files quickly.
1
2
Open
3
4
Touch
Music.
Touch All songs.
to search for and view music stored on your phone.
You can choose to organise your music by song name, artist, album name, or folder. To
search for a specific song, touch
and enter the song name, artist, or album in the search
bar.
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Music and Video
Deleting songs
Delete unwanted songs to free up storage space.
1
2
3
Open
Music.
Touch All songs.
Go to the Songs tab. Touch and hold the list of songs and select the songs that you want to
delete.
4
5
Touch
> Delete.
Touch Delete.
Playing a video
Playing a video
1
2
Open
Videos.
Touch the thumbnail to start the video.
During playback, you can:
l
Adjust the playback speed: Touch 1.0X and drag the speed slider.
l
Adjust the screen brightness: Swipe up or down on the left-hand side of the screen.
Swipe up to increase the brightness, or swipe down to decrease the brightness.
l
Adjust the volume: Swipe up or down on the right-hand side of the screen. Swipe up to
increase the volume, or swipe down to decrease the volume.
l
Rewind or fast-forward: Drag the progress bar left to rewind, or right to fast-forward.
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Camera and Gallery
Photos and video recordings
Self timer
Use a self timer to include yourself in shots.
1
2
3
Open
Camera. Swipe left on the screen to access the camera settings.
Touch Timer to set the countdown time.
Return to the viewfinder. Rest your device on a stable surface and frame the scene you want
to capture.
4
Touch
to start the countdown timer. Your phone will automatically take a photo when the
countdown time has elapsed.
Audio-controlled shooting
Use voice commands to control the camera remotely, or set the camera to take a photo when it
detects a loud sound.
1
2
3
4
Open
Camera.
Swipe left on the screen to access the camera settings.
Touch Audio control and switch on Audio control.
You can then:
l
Say Cheese to take photos: Set the camera, so that it will take a photo when you issue a
voice command.
The camera will only take photos when default voice command Cheese is detected.
You cannot configure custom voice commands.
l
Take photos when your voice reaches a certain decibel level: Set the camera to take a
photo when the surrounding noise reaches a certain decibel level.
5
Frame the scene you want to capture. Your device will take a photo automatically when you
issue a voice command or the device detects a loud sound.
Shooting a video
Shooting a video
1
Open
2
Touch
to switch to recording mode.
3
4
Touch
to start recording.
Camera.
In the process, you can perform the following:
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Camera and Gallery
5
l
Touch
to stop recording. Touch
l
Touch
to save the current scene as a photo.
Touch
to continue recording.
to complete recording.
Zooming in and out
Spread two fingers apart to zoom in, or pinch them together to zoom out. The image quality may
be affected if you continue to zoom in after the maximum optical zoom has been reached.
Audio notes
Add audio notes to bring your photos to life.
1
2
Open
3
4
Frame the scene you want to capture. Touch
Camera.
Swipe right and touch Audio note.
to take a photo with an audio note.
The camera will record a short audio clip of up to 10 seconds to add to your photo. Touch
to stop recording.
Photos with audio notes are indicated by the
When viewing a photo with an audio note, touch
icon in Gallery.
to play the audio note.
Sharing photos and videos
Use the sharing feature in Gallery to share photos and videos.
Sharing photos and videos stored on your phone's internal storage or microSD card
1
2
Open
Gallery.
Touch and hold file to open the file selection interface, and then select the files you want to
share.
3
Touch
. Select a sharing method and follow the onscreen instructions to share the
selected file(s).
Editing a photo
The Gallery app features powerful image editing tools that you can use to draw graffiti, add
watermarks, or apply filters.
1
Open
2
Touch an image to view it in full-screen mode. In full-screen view, touch
Gallery.
photo editor and edit your photo using the available tools.
to open the
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Camera and Gallery
l
Rotate an image: Touch
and swipe the screen to adjust the angle of rotation.
Portion of image to preserve after rotation
Swipe screen to rotate image
Undo changes
Rotate vertically
Mirror image
l
Crop an image : Touch
to select the crop ratio . Drag the dotted edges to crop the
image to the desired size.
Crop selection
Crop grid corner
Crop proportions
l
Add a filter: Touch
and select the desired filter.
l
Accentuate colours: Touch
. Select an area of the image to accentuate the color. All
other areas will be displayed as black and white. .
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Camera and Gallery
l
Blur an image: Touch
. Drag the slider to adjust the amount of blur. Drag the circle to
the part of the image that you do not want to blur.
l
Adjust image parameters: Touch
. You can adjust the brightness, contrast, saturation,
and more to make your image look more vivid.
l
Apply facial enhancement effects: Touch
to apply facial enhancement effects to
people in an image. You can choose from various skin and eye enhancement effects.
l
Apply mosaic effects: Touch
l
Draw graffiti: Touch
l
Add a watermark: Touch
and select the desired mosaic effect.
to select the brush and colour.
to add a watermark and personalise your photo. You can
choose from time, location, weather, activity, and other watermarks.
l
Add a label: Touch
, and then select the desired label type and font. You can use
labels to record your mood or thoughts.
Editing Videos
Editing a video
Select highlights from videos and save them as separate files.
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Camera and Gallery
Play/pause key
Resolution settings
Trimmed video
Length of trimmed video
Video trim slider
Save changes
Abandon changes
1
Open
2
3
Select the video that you want to edit and touch
Gallery.
.
On the video editing screen, drag the sliders to select the portion of the video that you want to
keep.
You can touch
4
Touch
to preview the video.
to crop and save the video.
To change the resolution, select a resolution on the video editing screen. Videos with higher
resolution occupy more space of your device.
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Tablet Manager
Optimising performance
Open
Tablet Manager and touch OPTIMISE. Your phone will automatically optimise
performance, enhance security, and reduce power consumption.
Harassment filter
Voice calls are not supported on Wi-Fi only tablets.
Tablet Manager comes with a harassment filter feature, which can help you block unwanted calls
and messages.
Open
Tablet Manager. Touch Blocklist >
and follow the onscreen instructions to
configure the blacklist and the whitelist, blacklisted keywords, and spam settings.
Configure filter rules
Calls and messages from blacklisted
numbers will be blocked
Messages from strangers that contain
blacklisted keywords will be blocked
Calls and messages from whitelisted
numbers will not be blocked
Configure filter notifications
Battery management
Viewing battery usage statistics
Use Tablet Manager to view detailed battery usage statistics for each app.
Open
Tablet Manager. Touch remaining and swipe up on the screen. You can:
l
Touch Battery usage details to view detailed battery usage statistics.
l
Touch Consumption level to see which phone hardware and software is using the most
power.
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Tablet Manager
l
Touch Optimise to check for power consumption problems and optimize performance.
l
Switch on Remaining battery percentage to display the remaining battery percentage in the
status bar.
Reducing power consumption
Use Tablet Manager to optimize performance and reduce power consumption.
Tablet Manager and touch remaining. You can:
Open
l
Optimize performance: Touch Optimise. Your phone will check for power consumption
problems and optimize performance. To further reduce power consumption, touch items need
to be optimised manually, and then select View or Optimise to adjust the power settings
manually.
l
Restrict background apps: Touch Lock screen cleanup and turn off the switches next to the
apps that you do not want to run in the background when the screen is locked.
l
Close battery-draining apps: Touch Power-intensive apps and select the apps that you
want to close.
A message will appear in the notification panel if battery-draining apps are running in the
background. If you don't want to receive these notifications, touch
and switch off
Power-intensive prompt.
l
Reduce the screen resolution: Switch on Low resolution power saving to reduce the
screen resolution and lower power consumption.
l
Automatically close power-intensive apps: Touch
and switch on Close excessively
power-intensive apps.
Virus scanner
Tablet Manager comes with a virus scanner feature that helps you remove malware.
1
2
Tablet Manager.
Open
Touch Virus scan. Your device will automatically identify and remove malware.
Touch
l
. You can:
Enable Cloud scan to scan your device using the latest antivirus database. An Internet
connection is required to access the online database.
l
Enable Scan reminder to receive a notification when you have not conducted a virus
scan for 30 days.
l
Select a scan mode. The Quick scan only scans important files and installed apps.
The Full scan takes longer and scans for malicious files.
l
Switch on Auto update and Update only via Wi-Fi to automatically update the
antivirus database when you have a Wi-Fi connection.
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Tools
Clock
Managing alarms
Set an alarm to wake you up or remind you about important events.
Open
l
Clock. From the Alarm tab, you can:
Add an alarm: Touch
and set the alarm time, ringtone, repeat settings, and more. Touch
to apply the settings.
l
Enable or disable an alarm: Touch the switch next to an alarm.
l
Configure the alarm settings: Touch
and go to ALARM to configure the snooze
duration, silent mode settings, and volume button behavior.
l
Delete an alarm: Touch and hold the alarm you want to delete. Touch
and then touch
next to the clock,
.
l
Turn off an alarm: Touch Slide to turn off alarm at the bottom of the lock screen.
l
Mute an alarm: Press the volume down button.
l
Snooze for 10 minutes: Press the power button. The alarm will go off again after 10 minutes.
To turn off the alarm, swipe down from the top of the screen to open the notification panel, and
then touch the alarm notification.
l
Enable alarms when your device is powered off: Select Keep alarm active, will ring in .
Alarms will still go off when your device is switched off.
Configuring the world clock
Add multiple clocks to view the time in various cities around the world.
1
2
Open
Clock.
From the World clock tab, you can:
. Enter a city name or select a city from the list.
l
Add a city: Touch
l
Set the system date and time: Touch
l
Delete a city: Touch and hold the city you want to delete. Touch
then touch
> Date & time and configure the settings.
next to the city, and
.
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Tools
Add city
Set date, time, and
home time zone
My cities
Home time
Enabling dual clocks
By default, your phone displays the network time. Enable dual clocks to display the time in your
current time zone and your home time zone on the lock screen.
1
Open
2
3
Under World clock, touch
Clock.
> Date & time .
Switch on Dual clocks. Touch Home city and select your home time zone from the list of
cities.
Home time zone
Current network
time zone
Only one clock is displayed when the local time zone is the same as the home time zone.
Stopwatch
1
Open
2
Go to the Stopwatch tab and touch
Clock.
to start the stopwatch.
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Tools
While the stopwatch is running, touch
to count laps. Swipe up on the timer in the
middle of the screen to view your lap data.
3
Touch
to pause the stopwatch.
4
Touch
to reset the stopwatch, or
to resume the stopwatch.
The screen will stay on when the stopwatch is running.
Timer
1
2
Open
3
4
Touch
Clock.
Go to the Timer tab and swipe up or down to set the countdown time.
to start the timer.
When the timer goes off, swipe the screen to silence the ringtone.
When the timer is counting down, touch
to pause the countdown, or
to reset the
timer.
Sound recorder
Recording sound
1
2
3
Touch
Sound Recorder.
Touch Start to start recording.
Touch Pause or Resume to pause or resume the recording.
Add a tag: Add a Quick tag or Photo tag for easy reference.
4
Touch Stop, and enter the name. Then touch Save.
l
Your phone will not ring if you receive a call during a recording.
l
When the Recorder app is recording sound in the background, use the controller in the
notification panel to Pause, Resume, or Stop the recording.
Playing a recording
Play sound from a particular direction, or start playback from a tagged location.
1
2
3
Touch
Sound Recorder.
Select Recordings.
Select a recording. On the playback screen, you can:
l
Select a tag: Swipe left on the playback screen to view recording tags, and then select a
tag to start playback from the corresponding location.
l
Change the playback mode: Switch between Earpiece and Speaker.
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Tools
When the Recorder app is recording sound in the background, use the controller in the
notification panel to play, pause, or cancel a recording.
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System Features and Settings
Changing the system language
1
2
3
Open
Settings.
Touch Advanced settings > Language & input.
Touch Language and select the desired language.
If the language you are looking for is not listed, touch Add language to search for a
language and add it to the list.
Changing the input method
Switch between text input methods as desired.
1
2
On the text input screen, touch
at the bottom of the screen.
Select the desired input method.
To add an input method, open
Settings. Touch Advanced settings > Language &
input > Default keyboard > Configure input methods and switch on the desired input
method.
Editing text
Select, cut, copy, paste, and share text.
l
Selecting text: Touch and hold the text until
appears. Drag
and
to select a
section of text, or touch Select all to select all text.
l
Copying text: Select the text you want to copy and touch Copy to copy it to the clipboard.
l
Cutting text: Select the text you want to cut and touch Cut to move it to the clipboard.
l
Pasting text: Touch and hold where you want to insert the text, and then touch Paste.
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System Features and Settings
The pasted text will remain available in the clipboard until you cut or copy other content.
l
Sharing text: Select the text you want to share and touch Share. Choose how you want to
share the text and follow the onscreen instructions.
Airplane mode
To avoid interference, please enable airplane mode when you are on board a plane. When
enabled, call, mobile data, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi will be disabled. You can enable Bluetooth and
Wi-Fi manually.
Use any of the following methods to enable or disable airplane mode:
l
Use the shortcut switch: Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel.
Touch
l
to display all shortcut switches, and then switch on
Go to Settings: Open
.
Settings and toggle the Airplane mode switch.
When airplane mode is enabled, the airplane mode icon will display in the status bar
.
Viewing memory and storage information
View storage and memory information, change the default storage location, and format the
microSD card.
Not all devices support microSD cards.
1
2
Open
Settings.
Touch Memory & storage to view storage information for your internal storage and microSD
card.
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System Features and Settings
3
From there, you can:
l
Format the microSD card: Touch SD Card > Format > Erase & format to clear all data
from the microSD card. Back up your files before formatting the card to avoid using your
data.
l
Set the default storage location: Touch Default location and set the default storage
location to the internal storage or microSD card.
Setting the date and time
Your device automatically sets the date and time using network-provided values. You can also
set the time manually and display it in 12–hour or 24-hour formats.
1
2
Open
Settings.
Touch Advanced settings > Date & time. You can:
l
Set the time and date automatically using network-provided values: Switch on
Automatic date & time.
l
Set the time zone automatically using network-provided values: Switch on Automatic
time zone.
l
Set time format: Switch on the 24–hour format to display the time in 24–hour format. By
default, the time is displayed in 12–hour format.
Enabling location access
Enable location-based services to ensure that map, navigation, and weather apps can access
your location information.
Configuring the location settings
Features may vary depending on your network provider.
1
2
3
Open
Settings.
Touch Security & privacy > Location services.
Switch on Access to my location, you can
l
Use GPS, Wi-Fi and mobile networks: Uses GPS and your phone's Internet connection.
Enable this option for highly accurate positioning.
l
Use Wi-Fi and mobile networks: Only uses your phone's Internet connection. Enable this
option for reduced power consumption and longer standby times.
l
Use GPS only: Does not require an Internet connection. Enable this option to reduce
mobile data usage.
Increasing indoor positioning accuracy
Your phone uses Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for more accurate positioning when you are indoors.
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System Features and Settings
1
2
Touch Security & privacy > Location services.
3
Touch
Open
l
Settings.
> Scan settings, you can:
Switch on Wi-Fi scanning. Location apps and services will continually scan for Wi-Fi
networks for more accurate positioning.
l
Switch on Bluetooth scanning. Location apps and services will search for Bluetooth
devices for more accurate positioning.
Restoring factory settings
Restore factory settings if your device crashes or is slow to respond.
Restoring factory settings will erase your personal data from your device, including account
information, downloaded apps, and system settings. Back up important data on your device
before restoring factory settings.
1
2
3
Open
Settings.
Touch Advanced settings > Backup & reset.
Touch Factory data reset and choose whether to format your internal storage.
Selecting Erase internal storage will delete all files on your internal storage, such as
music and images. Proceed with caution.
4
Touch Reset tablet to restore your device to its factory settings.
OTA updates
Update your device's system to the latest version to enhance performance.
This feature requires an Internet connection. Connect to a Wi-Fi network to avoid incurring
unnecessary data charges.
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Using unauthorised third-party software to update your device may render your device
unusable or put your personal information at risk. For optimum results, use the OTA
update feature or take your device to your nearest Huawei service centre.
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Your personal data may be erased during a system update. Always back up important
data before updating your device.
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When updating, ensure that your device has at least 20% battery power remaining.
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After updating, you may find that some third-party apps are incompatible with your
system, such as Internet banking applications and games. This is because it takes a while
for third-party application developers to release updates for new Android releases. Please
wait until a new version of the application is released.
Touch Settings > About tablet > Build number to view your device's version number.
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System Features and Settings
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2
3
4
Open
Settings.
Touch System update. Your device will automatically check for updates.
Select the latest version to download the update package.
Once the download is complete, touch Update. The update process may take a while to
complete. Do not use your device before it has finished updating. Your device will restart
automatically when it has finished updating.
Viewing product information
Renaming your device
Rename your device to make it easier to find when connecting other devices to your portable
Wi-Fi hotspot, or when pairing other devices over Bluetooth.
1
2
Open
Settings.
Touch About tablet > Device name and rename your device.
Viewing your model number and version information
View your model number and system version information.
1
2
Open
Settings.
Touch About tablet to view your model number, version number, EMUI version, and Android
version.
Accessibility features
Enabling TalkBack
TalkBack provides audible prompts and captions to help visually impaired users. When TalkBack
is enabled, your device will issue audible prompts for all content that you touch, select, or
enable.
Audible prompts are not available for all languages. If your language is not available, you
can download a third-party speech synthesis engine. For more information, see Text To
Speech (TTS) output.
1
2
3
Open
Settings.
Touch Advanced settings > Accessibility > Talkback.
Switch on Talkback and touch OK.
A tutorial will be played when you enable TalkBack for the first time. To replay the tutorial,
touch
4
Touch
to access TalkBack Settings, and then select the tutorial.
and switch on Explore by touch.
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System Features and Settings
When Explore by touch is enabled, your device will issue audible prompts for content
that you touch.
Disable TalkBack:Press the power button until your device vibrates, and then touch and hold
the screen for 3 seconds.
Using TalkBack to control your device
After you have enabled TalkBack, use gestures to:
Browse the screen: Swipe up or down with two fingers to scroll through menu lists. Swipe left
or right to move between screens.
Select an item: Touch an item with one finger to select it (it will not open). Your phone will read
out the content of the selected item.
Open an item: Double touch any part of the screen using one finger to confirm your selection
from the previous step.
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System Features and Settings
For example, if you want to open Settings, touch the Settings icon once using one finger, and
then touch twice on any part of the screen.
Configuring the TalkBack settings
1
Open
2
3
Touch Advanced settings > Accessibility > Talkback >
Settings.
.
Follow the onscreen instructions to adjust the feedback volume, audible feedback settings,
control gestures, and more.
Text To Speech (TTS) output
This feature converts text into speech for visually impaired users. Text To Speech (TTS) output
requires TalkBack to be enabled.
1
2
Open
Settings.
Touch Advanced settings > Accessibility. Switch on Text-to-speech output, and then
select the desired speech synthesis engine and voice speed.
Colour correction
Colour correction mode adjusts colours to make it easier for colour vision impaired users to
distinguish between different parts of the screen.
Enable this mode with caution, as it may affect your device's performance.
1
2
Open
Settings.
Touch Advanced settings > Accessibility > Colour correction, and switch on Colour
correction.
3
Touch Correction mode, and select the desired colour correction mode.
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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. Use the following
measures to help you protect your personal information:
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Put your device in a safe place to prevent unauthorised use.
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Set your device screen to lock and set a password or unlock pattern.
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Periodically back up personal information stored on your SIM card, memory card or your
device memory. If you change to a different device, be sure to move or delete any personal
information on your old device.
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Periodically back up personal information stored on your memory card or your device memory.
If you change to a different device, be sure to move or delete any personal information on your
old device.
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Do not open messages or emails from strangers to prevent your device from becoming
infected with a virus.
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When using your device to browse the Internet, do not visit websites that might pose a security
risk to avoid your personal information from being stolen.
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If you use services such as the portable Wi-Fi hotspot or Bluetooth, set passwords for these
services to prevent unauthorised access. Turn these services off when they are not in use.
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Install device security software and regularly scan for viruses.
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Be sure to obtain third-party applications from a legitimate source. Downloaded third-party
applications should be scanned for viruses.
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Install security software or patches released by Huawei or authorised third-party application
providers.
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Using unauthorised third-party software to update your device may damage your device or put
your personal information at risk. It is recommended that you update through your device's
online update feature or download official update packages for your device model from
Huawei.
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Some applications require and transmit location information. As a result, a third-party may be
able to share your location information.
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Some third-party application providers may collect detection and diagnostic information on
your device to improve their products and services.
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