Huawei Mediapad 7 User Manual

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12 Calls
 The Wi-Fi only version of the HUAWEI MediaPad does not support this function.
Making an emergency call
In the event of an emergency, you can make emergency calls without a SIM card. However, you must 
still be within the coverage area.
1. On the home screen, touch Phone. 
2. Enter a local emergency number and touch . Emergency calls are subject to the quality of the cellular network, use environment, service 
provider policies, and local laws and regulations. Never rely solely on your HUAWEI MediaPad 
for critical communications when emergencies occur. 
Making a conference call
Making conference calls with your friends, family, and co-workers is easy with your HUAWEI 
MediaPad. 
 Before you make a conference call, be sure you have subscribed to the conference call service. 
For details, contact your service provider. 
1. Call the first participant. 
2. When the call is connected, touch  > and call the second participant. The call with the 
first participant is put on hold.
3. When the second call is connected, touch to start a conference call.
4. To add more participants, repeat steps 2 and 3.
When the call is complete, touch to end it.
Adding an unknown number to your contacts
1. On the home screen, touch Phone. 
2. From the call log, touch next to an unknown number.  
						

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3. Touch Create new contact or Save to existing contact to add the number to your contacts list.
Clearing call logs
To delete a single call log: On the Phone screen, touch and hold the call log. On the displayed option 
menu, touch 
Remove from call log.
To clear all call logs: On the Phone screen, touch  > Clear call log > OK. 
						

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13 Messaging
 The Wi-Fi only version of the HUAWEI MediaPad does not support this function.
Searching for a message
If you are having trouble finding a specific message in a pile of messages, this function can come to 
your rescue. 
1. On the home screen, touch Messaging. 
2. Touch  > Search. 
3. Enter a keyword in the search box.
4. In the results list, select the desired message to open it. 
Customizing message settings
To customize text and multimedia message settings, message notification tones, and more, from the 
message list, touch 
 > Settings.  
						

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14 Settings
Setting the screen timeout period
You can set a screen timeout period so your HUAWEI MediaPad automatically turn offs the screen to 
save power.
1. On the home screen, touch Settings > Display > Sleep. 
2. Choose a timeout period.
Setting a screen lock
1. On the home screen, touch Settings > Security > Screen lock. 
2. Select a locking method and follow the onscreen instructions.
W i t h  a  s c r e e n  l o c k  s e t ,  i f  y o u r  H U A W E I  M e d i a P a d  i s  idle for a specified period of time, it automatically 
locks its screen. You can also touch the power key to lock the screen. 
Adjusting the volume
You can set the volume for the ringtone, media, alarms, and notifications. 
1. On the home screen, touch Settings > Sound > Volume. 
2. Drag the sliders left or right to adjust the volume.
You can also use the volume keys to adjust the volume of running applications. 
Checking the memory status
Before moving a large file to your HUAWEI MediaPads internal storage or the microSD card, check 
the available storage space that has left on it. 
1. On the home screen, touch Settings. 
2. Touch Storage to view memory information. 
						

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Setting the date and time
1. On the home screen, touch Settings > Date & time. 
2. Deselect the Automatic date & time check box.
3. Follow the onscreen instructions to set the date and time. If your HUAWEI MediaPad is set to automatically update the date and time, it obtains the date 
and time information from the network and updates them according to your time zone. In this 
case, you cannot manually change the time zone, date, or time displayed on your HUAWEI 
MediaPad.
Formatting a microSD card
 Back up important data before you format a microSD card. 
1. On the home screen, touch Settings. 
2. Touch Storage > Erase SD card. 
Restoring factory settings
Caution Restoring your HUAWEI MediaPad to its factory settings erases all your personal data, including 
information about your accounts, your system and application settings, and your installed 
applications. Before restoring factory settings, back up the important data on your HUAWEI 
MediaPad.
1. On the home screen, touch Settings > Backup & reset. 
2. Touch Factory data reset and follow the onscreen instructions to back up data or directly restore 
factory settings.
Updating your HUAWEI MediaPad
Caution 
•Up d a t i ng  y ou r  HUAWEI MediaPad may clear all the data in it. Back up important data before updating 
your HUAWEI MediaPad.  
•If you use unauthorized software to update the system, a update failure may occur or your 
personal information may be leaked. Update your HUAWEI MediaPad online or by using 
authorized software. 
						

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1. On the home screen, touch System Update to view system information. 
2. Touch Online update to download and install updates from a Huawei server, or touch Local update 
to update your HUAWEI MediaPad locally.
 If you choose to update your HUAWEI MediaPad locally, carefully read the update guide 
accompanying the update package. 
						

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15 Personal Information and Data Security
The use of some functions or third-party applications on your device could result in your personal 
information and data being lost or becoming accessible to others. Several measures are recommended 
to help you protect personal and confidential information.
• Place your device in a safe area to prevent it from unauthorized use.
• Set your device screen to lock and create a password or unlock pattern to open it.
• Periodically back up personal information kept on your memory card, or stored in your device 
memory. If you change to a different device, be sure to move or delete any personal information on 
your old device.
• If you are worried about viruses when you receive messages or emails from a stranger, you can 
delete them without opening them.
• If you use your device to browse the Internet, avoid websites that might pose a security risk to avoid 
theft of your personal information.
• If you use services such as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, set passwords for these services to prevent 
unauthorized access. When these services are not in use, turn them off.
• Install or upgrade device security software and regularly scan for viruses.
• Be sure to obtain third-party applications from a legitimate source. Downloaded third-party 
applications should be scanned for viruses.
• Install security software or patches released by Huawei or third-party application providers.
• Some applications require and transmit location information. As a result, a third-party may be able 
to share your location information.
• Your device may provide detection and diagnostic information to third-party application providers. 
Third party vendors use this information to improve their products and services.
• If you have concerns about the security of your personal information and data, please contact 
[email protected]. 
						

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16 Legal Notice
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Some features of the product and its accessories described herein rely on the software installed, 
capacities and settings of local network, and therefore may not be activated or may be limited by local 
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Thus, the descriptions herein may not exactly match the product or its accessories which you 
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Huawei reserves the right to change or modify any information or specifications contained in this 
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