Huawei MediaPad T2 8 Pro User manual
User Guide
EMUI 4.0
Contents
About this document
Getting Started
Locking and unlocking the screen 2
Opening two apps on one screen 3
Touchscreen gestures 3
Status and notification icons 4
Home screen 6
Taking a screenshot 11
Notifications 12
Accessing applications 14
Personalizing your tablet 17
Entering text 19
Calls and Messaging(Applicable to selected models)
Making calls 20
Answering or rejecting a call 20
Functions available during a call 21
Viewing the call log 22
Sending a message 23
Replying to a message 23
Searching for messages 24
Deleting threads 24
Managing messages 24
Contacts and Email
Creating a contact 26
Adding contact details quickly 26
Importing or exporting contacts 27
Managing contacts 28
Finding a contact 29
Viewing contacts from different accounts 29
Adding a contact to your favorites 29
Adding an email account 30
Sending an email 31
Checking your emails 31
Camera and Gallery
Taking a photo 33
Taking an all-focus photo 33
Taking a panoramic photo 33
Deleting images or videos 34
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Sharing images or videos 34
Editing an image 34
Using Camera or Gallery to scan a QR code 35
Accessing the Internet
Connecting to the Internet using Wi-Fi 36
Connecting to the Internet using mobile data 36
Sharing your mobile Internet with other devices 37
Transferring data using Bluetooth 40
Transferring data using Wi-Fi Direct 41
Streaming multimedia content to your TV 42
File Management
Viewing files 43
Sharing files 43
Creating folders 44
Renaming files 44
Copying, moving, or deleting files 44
Creating or extracting archives 44
Excluding small images 45
Storing private files in a safe 45
Backup and Restore
Using the Backup application to back up and restore data 46
Restoring factory settings 47
Updating your tablet 47
OTA updates 47
Settings
Airplane mode 49
Configuring the display settings 49
Sound settings 50
Navigation settings 51
Changing the screen unlock method 51
Using the floating dock 52
Setting the date and time 52
Changing the system language 53
Viewing the available storage space 53
Enabling location access 53
Appendix
Personal Information and Data Security 55
Legal Notice 55
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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.
lNot all models support calling, SMS, and other mobile network related functions.
lCertain functions may vary with models and regions.
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Getting Started
Locking and unlocking the screen
Locking the screen
lPress the power button to manually lock the screen.
lThe 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 > Sleep, and then
select a time.
Unlocking the screen
When the screen is off, press the power button to wake the screen. Slide your finger in any
direction to unlock the screen.
Magazine Unlock
Use Magazine Unlock to create your own selection of lock screen images and bring your lock
screen to life.
Swipe up from the bottom of the lock screen to display the Magazine Unlock options.
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View, add, or delete images from your Magazine
Unlock covers
App shortcuts
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:
lTouch and hold Recent.
lSwipe upwards with two fingers from the bottom of the virtual navigation bar.
In dual windows mode, the screen is divided into two windows. One app can be opened in each
window (for example, open Videos in one window and Notepad in the other).
Drag the edge of a window to resize, or touch to access the dual windows menu:
lTouch to swap the two windows.
lTouch to access the dual windows options.
lTouch to exit the dual windows options.
Touchscreen gestures
Use simple touchscreen gestures to perform a variety of tasks, such as open applications, scroll
through lists, and zoom images.
Touch: Touch an item once. For example, touch to select
an option or open an application.
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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. 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. For example,
in the Notifications tab, swipe left or right on a
notification to dismiss it. Swipe vertically or horizontally
to go to 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 applications 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.
Status and notification icons
Status icons
Status icons are displayed on the right-hand side of the status bar. Status icons display
information about your tablet's status, such as network connection information, signal strength,
battery level, and time.
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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+ Headset inserted
Connected over LTE No SIM card found
Airplane mode enabled Bluetooth enabled
Receiving location data from GPS Vibration mode enabled
Silent mode enabled Alarm enabled
Charging Battery full
Battery low Roaming
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 Call in progress
New emails New messages
Select an input method New voicemail
Connected over Wi-Fi Wi-Fi network available
Downloading data Uploading data
Synchronizing data Synchronization failed
Login or synchronization problem More notifications
Portable Wi-Fi hotspot enabled Connected to a VPN
USB tethering enabled USB debugging enabled
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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.
Status bar: Displays notifications and status
icons
Main screen: Displays application icons,
desktop folders, and widgets
Screen position indicator: Indicates
which home screen is displayed
Dock: Displays frequently used applications
Navigation bar: Displays virtual navigation
keys
Virtual navigation bar keys:
lBack: Touch to return to the previous screen or close an application. When entering text,
touch to close the onscreen keyboard.
lHome: Touch to return to the home screen.
lRecent: Touch to access the list of recently used applications, or touch and hold to enable
dual windows mode.
Switching between home screens
Swipe left or right to view the extended home screens. Touch Home to return to the default
home screen.
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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:
lSet the default home screen: Touch at the top of the home screen to set the chosen
home screen as the default home screen.
lMove a home screen: Drag the home screen to the desired location.
lAdd a home screen: Touch on the home screen furthest to the left or right.
lDelete a blank home screen: Touch at the bottom of a blank screen.
Automatic screen rotation
When you rotate your tablet, some applications will automatically adjust the screen orientation to
make them easier to use. This feature also lets you use tilt-controlled applications.
Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, and then touch Auto-rotate in the
Shortcuts tab to enable or disable automatic screen rotation.
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