Contents About this document Getting Started Locking and unlocking the screen Opening two apps on one screen Touchscreen gestures Status and notification icons Home screen Taking a screenshot Notifications Accessing applications Personalizing your tablet Entering text Calls and Messaging(Applicable to selected models) Making calls Answering or rejecting a call Functions available during a call...
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Contents Sharing images or videos Editing an image Using Camera or Gallery to scan a QR code Accessing the Internet Connecting to the Internet using Wi-Fi Connecting to the Internet using mobile data Sharing your mobile Internet with other devices Transferring data using Bluetooth Transferring data using Wi-Fi Direct Streaming multimedia content to your TV...
About this document Thank you for choosing the HUAWEI MediaPad T2 8 Pro. This document is intended for HUAWEI MediaPad T2 8 Pro that runs splendor(magazine). Figures in this document are screenshots taken under the splendor(magazine) theme. Switch to the splendor(magazine) theme to better understand this guide. For details, see Changing the theme.
Getting Started Locking and unlocking the screen Locking the screen Press the power button to manually lock the screen. The screen will lock automatically and enter sleep mode after it has been idle for a certain period to reduce power consumption and prevent unintended operations. To change the screen sleep time, open Settings, touch Display >...
Getting Started App shortcuts View, add, or delete images from your Magazine Unlock covers Opening two apps on one screen Use dual windows mode to view two apps at the same time. Follow the steps below to enable dual windows mode: Touch and hold Recent.
Getting Started 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. Touch and hold: Touch and hold the target area of the screen for at least 2 seconds.
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Getting Started Status icons may vary according to your region or carrier.Tablets of the Wi-Fi only edition do not support some of the following services and are subject to the actual specifications. Signal strength No signal Connected over GPRS Connected over 3G Connected over EDGE Connected over HSPA Connected over HSPA+...
Getting Started Home screen Getting to know your home screen Your home screens are where you can find your favorite widgets and all your applications. The application list has been removed to give you a more convenient and direct path to your applications.
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Getting Started On the home screen, pinch two fingers together or touch and hold a blank area on the screen to access the home screen editor. You can: Set the default home screen: Touch at the top of the home screen to set the chosen home screen as the default home screen.
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Getting Started Organizing applications and widgets on the home screen Adding a widget to the home screen Add frequently used widgets to the home screen for quick access. On the home screen, pinch two fingers together to open the home screen editor. Touch Widgets and select a widget.
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Getting Started Deleting a widget or icon On the home screen, touch and hold the application icon or widget you want to delete until is displayed at the top of the screen. Drag the unwanted application icon or widget to Creating a folder Create home screen folders to organize your applications by type.
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Getting Started Hiding applications On the home screen, spread two fingers apart. Touch Add, select the applications you want to hide, and then touch OK. Applications will not appear on the home screen after they have been hidden.
Getting Started To restore a hidden application to the home screen, touch Add on the hidden applications screen, deselect the desired application, and then touch OK. Taking a screenshot Using the power and volume down buttons Press the power and volume down buttons at the same time to take a full screenshot. Using the screenshot shortcut switch Open the notification panel, and then touch in the Shortcuts tab to take a full screenshot.
Getting Started By default, screenshots are saved to the Screenshots folder in Gallery. Notifications Status indicator The status indicator changes color and flashes to indicate the following: Steady red (not charging): The battery level is critically low and the tablet will turn off automatically.
Getting Started Notification panel Swipe down from the status bar and open the notification panel to view notifications. Swipe left on the notification panel to go to the shortcuts tab. Swipe up on the screen, or touch Back or Home to close the notification panel. Customize shortcut switches: Swipe up on the shortcuts tab, and then touch Edit.
Getting Started Notification and status bar settings Change the notification and status bar settings to customize how notifications and status reminders are displayed. Open Settings, and then touch Notification panel & status bar to configure the drop-down and display settings for the notification and status bar. Configuring the drop-down settings for the notification bar Touch Drag actions >...
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Getting Started Opening an application from the home screen On the home screen, touch an icon to open the corresponding application. Switching between applications To switch to another application, touch Home to return to the home screen, and then touch the icon of the application you want to open.
Getting Started Searching for applications Finding applications Swipe down from the middle of the screen to access the search bar, and then enter the name of an application. The search results will be displayed underneath the search bar. . Hidden applications are not listed in the search results. Finding hidden applications On the home screen, spread two fingers apart to view your hidden applications.
Getting Started View more applications: Swipe left or right on the screen to view more recently used applications. Open an application: Touch a thumbnail to open the corresponding application. Close an application: Swipe up on a thumbnail to close the corresponding application. Close all unlocked applications: Touch to close all unlocked applications.
Getting Started Changing the theme Personalize your tablet's home screen using a wide range of themes and wallpapers. Open Themes, select a theme, and then touch . Touch to mix and match lock screen methods, wallpapers, application icons, and more. Changing the wallpaper Set your favorite images or photos as your tablet's wallpaper.
Getting Started In the Wallpapers or Live wallpaper tab, select an image, and then follow the onscreen instructions to set it as the wallpaper. You can also open Gallery, touch and hold an image, and then touch > Set as > Wallpaper.
Calls and Messaging(Applicable to selected models) Making calls Making an emergency call In the event of an emergency, you can make emergency calls from your tablet, even without a SIM card. However, you must be in an area with cellular coverage. Open Dialer.
Calls and Messaging(Applicable to selected models) Touch to reject the call and send an SMS. Touch to configure a callback reminder. While the screen is unlocked: Touch to answer the call. Touch to reject the call. Touch to reject the call and send an SMS. Touch to configure a callback reminder.
Calls and Messaging(Applicable to selected models) Start a three-way call: Please contact your carrier to find out how to use this feature. Adjust the volume: Press the volume up button to increase the volume, or the volume down button to decrease the volume. To end a call using the power button, go to Dialer, touch >...
Calls and Messaging(Applicable to selected models) Sending a message Spice up your messages by adding emoticons, images, videos, music, recordings, and more. Open Messaging. 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.
Calls and Messaging(Applicable to selected models) Reply to a message from the notification bar: New messages will be displayed in the notification bar. Touch the button to compose a reply. Searching for messages Use the message search feature to find messages quickly. Open Messaging.
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Calls and Messaging(Applicable to selected models) Lock the message: Touch > Lock to lock the message. When you delete messages, locked messages will not be affected.
Contacts and Email Creating a contact Open Contacts. Touch . Touch Create a new contact if you are creating a contact for the first time. Select a location to save the contact from the options menu. Enter the contact's name, phone number and other information, and then touch If you want to save a number from your call log, touch the icon next to the number you want to save, and then select...
Contacts and Email Importing or exporting contacts Your tablet supports .vcf contact files. VCF is a standard file format for storing contact information, including names, addresses, and phone numbers. Importing contacts from a storage device Open Contacts. Touch > Import/Export > Import from storage. Select one or more .vcf files, and then touch OK.
Contacts and Email Touch > Import/Export > Export to SIM card. Select the contacts you want to export, and then touch Touch OK. Sharing contacts Open Contacts. Touch > Import/Export > Share contact. Select the contacts you want to share, and then touch Choose your sharing method, and then follow the onscreen instructions.
Contacts and Email Select the contacts you want to delete, and then touch Touch Delete. You can also touch and hold a contact you want to delete. From the popup options menu, select Delete to delete that contact. Finding a contact Search contacts stored on the tablet, SIM card, or linked to an online account.
Follow the onscreen instructions to configure your account. The system will automatically connect to the server and check the server settings. Once the account has been set up, your Inbox will be displayed. Change account Amy@huawei.com or folder Search Compose email...
Touch Your email service provider may place a limit on the size of email attachments. If your attachments exceed the limit, send the attachments in separate emails. Send Amy@huawei.com Recipient Select recipient from contact list Subject...
Contacts and Email Open Email. In your Inbox, touch in the upper left corner to select an account. Touch the email you want to read. You can: Touch to star for future reference. Touch to reply, forward, or delete the email. Swipe left or right to read the next or previous email.
Camera and Gallery Taking a photo Your tablet comes with a feature-packed camera that you can use to capture life's unforgettable moments. Open Camera. Frame the scene you want to capture, the camera will focus automatically. Touch any part of the viewfinder to focus on the corresponding area.
Camera and Gallery Deleting images or videos If you're running out of storage space, delete unwanted photos and videos from Gallery. Open Gallery. Touch and hold an image or video thumbnail, and then select the files that you want to delete. Touch >...
Camera and Gallery Rotate an image: Touch and swipe the screen to adjust the angle of rotation. Touch Mirror to create a mirror image of the photo. Crop an image: Touch to select the crop ratio (for example, 16:9). Drag the dotted edges to crop the image to the desired size.
Accessing the Internet Connecting to the Internet using Wi-Fi You can connect to the Internet using a Wi-Fi access point or hotspot. Your personal data and financial information may be at risk if you connect to insecure public Wi-Fi networks. Connecting to a Wi-Fi network Open Settings.
Accessing the Internet Open Settings. Touch More > Mobile network. Turn on the Mobile data switch to enable mobile data. Disable mobile data when not required in order to save battery power and reduce data usage. Sharing your mobile Internet with other devices You can share your tablet's mobile Internet with other devices (such as phones, tablets, or computers).
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Accessing the Internet After enabling your personal Wi-Fi hotspot, your tablet will display the icon in the status bar. Touch Configure Wi-Fi hotspot to view or modify the hotspot name, security settings, and password, and then touch Save. Change the hotspot name: The Network SSID is the hotspot's name. By default, this is the name of your tablet model.
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Accessing the Internet Use a USB cable to connect your tablet to the computer. Open Settings. Touch More > Tethering & portable hotspot. Turn on the USB tethering switch to share your mobile Internet. After enabling USB tethering, your tablet will display the icon in the status bar.
Accessing the Internet On the Bluetooth screen, touch next to the name of the paired device, and then turn on the Internet access switch to establish an Internet connection. Send an Internet access request to your tablet from the device that requires an Internet connection.
Wi-Fi Direct is similar to Bluetooth but is faster, making it suitable for the transfer of larger files such as videos. Wi-Fi Direct can only be used to transfer data between two Huawei devices. Check that both devices support Wi-Fi Direct.
Accessing the Internet Streaming multimedia content to your TV Use MirrorShare to share multimedia content with friends and family. MirrorShare lets you connect wirelessly to a TV or screen and display your photos, videos, or a game. If your TV doesn't support MirrorShare, you can stream your tablet's content using an Android TV box or other devices that support Miracast (your TV must have an HDMI port).
File Management Viewing files Viewing files by category Open the Categories tab in Files. Your files are automatically sorted into different categories. Finding files quickly Use the search feature to quickly find what you are looking for. Open Files. In the Local tab, touch Internal storage or SD card. Touch and then enter the file name or keywords.
File Management Creating folders Create folders and place files inside them to keep your tablet organized. Open Files. In the Local tab, touch Internal storage or SD card. Touch , enter the name of the new folder, and then touch Save. Renaming files Give your files distinctive names so that you can find them more quickly.
File Management To extract an archive, touch and hold the archive file, and then touch > Extract to. Select where the archive should be extracted to. Excluding small images When viewing images, you may find that Files also displays cached images and thumbnails from web pages you have visited.
Backup and Restore Using the Backup application to back up and restore data Backups help ensure that you never lose your data. You can use a local backup to copy data to your tablet's internal storage or a microSD card. Features may vary depending on your carrier.
Using unauthorized third-party software to update your tablet may render your phone unusable or put your personal information at risk. Always update through your tablet's online update feature or send your phone to a nearby authorized Huawei service center for assistance.
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Backup and Restore Ensure that your tablet is connected to the Internet before updating. Connect to a Wi-Fi network before updating to avoid incurring data charges. In addition, ensure that your tablet has sufficient battery power remaining. Open Settings. Touch Updater. Your tablet will automatically check for updates. Select the latest version to download the update package.
Settings Airplane mode Wireless devices may interfere with an airplane's flight system. Power off your tablet or switch to airplane mode when you are on a flight. After you enable airplane mode, all of your tablet's network features will be disabled. You will not be able to make or receive calls, or use mobile data, Bluetooth or Wi-Fi.
Settings Color temperature: Adjust the color temperature for images displayed on your tablet. Select a warmer color temperature for a softer look and a cooler color temperature for a sharper image. Clear the Default check box to manually adjust the color temperature. Wallpaper: Set the lock screen and home screen wallpapers.
Settings When using your tablet to listen to music or watch videos, insert a headset and enable SWS mode for a stunning SWS multichannel surround sound experience. The above options may not be available on all tablet models. Navigation settings Use simple gestures to control your tablet.
Settings Using the floating dock The floating dock gives you access to a number of frequently-used options and features, such as the back key, home key, and one-touch optimization. You can move the floating dock around the screen for easy one-hand use. Open Settings.
Settings Changing the system language Open Settings. Touch Advanced settings > Language & input. Touch Language & region, and then select the desired language. Viewing the available storage space Check that there is enough space on your tablet's internal storage or microSD card before downloading update packages or large files.
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Settings Enable location service Select positioning method...
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