Huawei BAH-L09, BAH-W09 User Manual

MediaPad M3 Lite 10

User Guide

Contents

Foreword

Getting Started

Initial setup	2
Connecting to the Internet	2
Transferring data from another device	3
Charging your device	4

Screen and Display

Home screen	6
Locking and unlocking the screen	10
Notification panel and status bar	12
Global search	14
Screenshot	15
Screen recording	17
Split-screen mode	19
Eye comfort mode	21
Display settings	22

Network and Sharing

	Mobile Internet	24
	Wi-Fi	26
	Bluetooth	27
	Using Huawei Share to transfer files between two Huawei	29
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Security and Backup

Fingerprint recognition	30
Backing up and restoring data	31
File management	33

Camera and Gallery

Photos and video recordings	36
Time-lapse mode	37
Audio notes	37
Viewing photos and videos	37
Sharing photos and videos	38
Editing a photo	39
Editing a video	40

Contacts and Email

Creating a contact card	42
Creating a new contact	42

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Importing and exporting contacts	43
Managing contacts	44
Sharing contacts	45
Contact groups	45
Adding an email account	46
Sending emails	47
Replying to emails	47
Searching emails	47
Managing email accounts	48

Calls and Messaging(Applicable to selected models)

Making calls	49
Answering calls	50
Managing call logs	52
Sending a message	52
Replying to a message	53

Calendar and Notepad

Viewing global holidays	54
Birthday reminders	54
Creating an event	54
Sharing events	55
Searching for events	55
Creating a note	55
Managing notes	55

Music and Video

Listening to music	57
Searching for music	57
Deleting songs	57
Playing a video	58

Tablet Manager

Optimizing performance	59
Harassment filter	59
Battery management	59
Virus scanner	60

Tools

Clock	61
Sound recorder	63

System Features and Settings

Power on and off timer	64
Restarting your device	64

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Changing the system language	64
Changing the input method	64
Input method settings	65
Editing text	65
Airplane mode	66
Configuring the sound settings	66
Do not disturb mode	68
Setting up an account	68
Viewing memory and storage information	69
Setting the date and time	69
Enabling location access	70
Restoring factory settings	70
OTA updates	71
Viewing product information	71
Accessibility features	72

Obtaining help

Personal Information and Data Security

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

Highlights important information and tips, and provides additional information.

Reminder

Indicates potential problems that may arise if proper care or attention is not given, such as device damage or data loss.

Warning

Warns you about potential hazards that could cause serious injury.

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Getting Started

Initial setup

• 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.

•Press and hold the power button to turn on your device. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the initial setup.

1 Select your language and region and touch NEXT.

2Read the content carefully, accept the user terms and conditions, and then touch AGREE >

AGREE.

3 Read the service policy. Select AGREE and touch NEXT.

4Your device will automatically search for available Wi-Fi networks. Follow the onscreen instructions to connect to a network.

5 Read the Google terms and conditions and touch NEXT.

6You can configure your device in two ways:

• Follow the onscreen instructions to restore a backup.

• Follow the onscreen instructions to copy data from another device, or touch SET 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.

7 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

1	Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel.
2	Touch and hold	to open the Wi-Fi settings screen.
3	Switch on Wi-Fi. Your device will list all available Wi-Fi networks at your location.

4Select 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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Connecting using mobile data

Before using mobile data, ensure that you have a data plan with your carrier to avoid incurring excessive data charges. Mobile data is not supported on Wi-Fi only tablets.

1 Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel.

2 Touch to enable mobile data.

Disable mobile data when not required so as to save battery power and reduce data usage.

Transferring data from another device

Import data from another tablet in a few simple steps.

Copying data to your new device

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OpenSettings.

Touch Advanced settings > Data transmission.

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Using Phone Clone to import data

Phone Clone is an app developed by Huawei that allows you to transfer data between devices without a computer or Internet connection.

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On your old device, install Phone Clone.

On your new device, openSettings.

Touch Advanced settings > Data transmission > Phone Clone.

Select the device from which you want to import data and touch Continue.

5On your old device, open Phone Clone and touch send. Scan the QR code on the new device or manually connect to the new device's Wi-Fi hotspot.

To install Phone Clone on your old device, touch Touch here to generate a QR code on your new device and scan the QR code.

6 Once connected, select the data you want to send on your old device and touch send.

Using HiSuite to import data

Use HiSuite to back up data on your old device to a computer and import it to your new device.

1 Install HiSuite on your computer.

2 Use a USB cable to connect your device to your computer. HiSuite will launch automatically.

3Go 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.

4Connect your new device to your computer with a USB cable. Go to the data restore screen in HiSuite.

5Choose which backup you want to restore and follow the onscreen instructions to restore the data.

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.

• 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.

•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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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.

1When 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.

2 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

• 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.

• 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 authorized Huawei service center for a replacement. If the battery is removable, replace it with a genuine Huawei battery.

• 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.

• Charging times may vary depending on the ambient temperature and the remaining battery level.

• 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.

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.

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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.

Displaying or hiding notification badges

Notification badges appear in the top-right corner of app icons. The badge number indicates the number of new notifications. Open the corresponding app to view notification details.

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On the home screen, pinch two fingers together to open the home screen editor.

Touch Settings > Badge app icons.

Toggle the corresponding switch to enable or disable notification badges.

Setting the home screen wallpaper

Choose from a wide range of themes and wallpapers to personalize your device.

Changing the wallpaper

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Open Settings.

Touch Display > Wallpaper > Set wallpaper.

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3Select the desired wallpaper and follow the onscreen instructions to set it as the home screen or lock screen wallpaper (or both).

Changing the wallpaper automatically

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Open Settings.

Touch Display > Wallpaper.

Switch Randomly change home screen wallpaper on or off.

When Randomly change of home screen wallpaper is enabled, you can configure the Interval and Album to display so that your wallpaper can change automatically at the specified interval.

Managing home screens

You can customize 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.

Touch on the home screen furthest to the left or right to add a new screen.

Deleting home screens

1 On the home screen, pinch two fingers together to open the home screen editor.

2 Touch on a blank screen to delete it.

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You cannot delete a home screen if it contains apps or widgets.

Moving home screens

1 On the home screen, pinch two fingers together to open the home screen editor.

2 Touch and hold the home screen you want to move and drag it to the desired location.

Setting the default home screen

1 On the home screen, pinch two fingers together to open the home screen editor.

2 Touch at the top of a home screen to set the chosen home screen as default.

Managing home screen widgets

Add, move, or delete widgets from the home screen.

Adding widgets

1 On the home screen, pinch two fingers together to open the home screen editor.

2 Touch Widgets. Select a widget and drag it to a blank area on the home screen.

You must have enough space on the home screen. If there is not enough space, add another home screen or free up some space.

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Moving widgets

On the home screen, touch and hold a widget until your device vibrates, and then drag the widget to the desired location.

Deleting widgets

On the home screen, touch and hold a widget until your device vibrates, and then drag the widget to Remove at the top of the screen.

Locking and unlocking the screen

Changing the lock screen style

Set a screen lock password to prevent unauthorized access to your device.

Changing the screen lock method

Magazine Unlock is set as the default lock screen style. To change the lock screen style, touch

Settings > Screen lock & passwords > Screen lock style and select a style.

Setting the screen lock password

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Open Settings.

Touch Screen lock & passwords > Password

3You can choose to unlock the screen with an unlock pattern, PIN, or password:

• Touch Pattern and connect at least four dots twice to create a screen unlock pattern.

• Touch PIN. Follow the onscreen instructions to create a PIN containing at least four digits, and then touch OK.

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Screen and Display • Touch Password. Follow the onscreen instructions to create a password containing at least

four characters, and then touch OK.

To remove the screen lock password, touch None and follow the onscreen instructions.

Locking the screen

Lock the screen to reduce power consumption and prevent unintended presses or unauthorized access to your data.

• Manual lock: Press the Power button to manually lock the screen.

• Automatic lock: The screen will lock automatically and enter sleep mode after the preset sleep time to reduce power consumption and prevent unintended operations.

To change the screen sleep time, touch Settings > Display > Sleep and select a time.

Unlocking the screen

1 Press the Power button to turn on the screen.

2 Swipe on the screen in any direction.

If you have set a screen unlock pattern, PIN, or password, you will need to draw the unlock pattern or enter your PIN/password to unlock the screen.

Accessing tools from the lock screen

Launch apps directly from the lock screen.

1 Swipe up from the bottom of the lock screen to display lock screen features and tools.

2 Touch the shortcut icon on the bottom of the screen to launch the app you want to access.

Scanner

Recorder	Calclator Clock

Swipe up on the camera icon on the lock screen to directly open the camera.

Configuring your lock screen signature

Configure a lock screen signature to personalize your lock screen.

1 Open Settings.

2 Touch Screen lock & passwords > Lock screen signature.

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3 Enter your lock screen signature and touch Save.

Your lock screen signature will be displayed on the lock screen.

Notification panel and status bar

About the status bar

Use the status bar to access the notification panel and check your device's status.

Opening the notification panel and status bar

Opening the notification panel and status bar from the lock screen

Turn on the screen and swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel. Then you can switch on or off shortcut switches, or view notification messages.

Opening the notification panel and status par when the screen is unlocked

Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel. Then you can switch on or off shortcut switches, or view notification messages.

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

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			Downloading data				Uploading data
			Upcoming events				Device memory full
			Synchronizing data				Synchronization failed

Configuring notifications

You can configure the notification settings for each app.

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Open Settings.

Touch Notification & status bar > Notifications management.

Select the app that you want to configure and enable or disable notifications as desired.

Configuring the screen to turn on when you receive a notification

Configure the screen to turn on when you receive a new notification to avoid missing important information.

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Open Settings.

Touch Notification & status bar.

Toggle the Notifications turn on screen switch.

Configuring the status bar

Open Settings, touch Notification & status bar. Toggle the Display carrier name, Display network speed, or Battery percentage switches to configure which information is displayed in the status bar.

Using shortcut switches to access settings

Use shortcut switches to quickly enable or disable frequently-used features.

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

1 Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel.

2 Touch . Touch and hold a switch and drag it to the desired position.

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3Touch a switch to enable the corresponding feature. If the switch supports touch and hold gestures, touch and hold the switch to access the settings for the corresponding feature.

Some switches do not support touch and hold gestures.

Global search

About global search

Use global search to find apps, contacts and messages on your device.

Swipe down on the home screen to open the global search window, and then enter your search terms.

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Searching for content on your device

Searching for contacts

1 Swipe down on the home screen to display the search bar.

2Touch the search bar and enter the contact name, initials, phone number, email address, or other information. Matching results will be displayed underneath.

To improve the accuracy of search results, enter more than one keyword. Each keyword should be separated by a space (for example "John Smith New York").

Searching for SMS messages

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Swipe down on the home screen to display the search bar.

Enter one or more keywords. The results will be displayed underneath the search bar.

Alternatively, open Messaging and enter one or more keywords in the search bar.

Searching for emails

1 Swipe down on the home screen to display the search bar.

2Enter one or more keywords (such as the email subject). The results will be displayed underneath the search bar.

Searching for apps

1 Swipe down on the home screen to display the search bar.

2 Enter one or more keywords. The results will be displayed underneath the search bar.

When using the Drawer home screen layout, you can also search for apps by touching and entering the app name in the search bar.

Searching for settings

1 Swipe down on the home screen to display the search bar.

2Enter one or more keywords. Matching menu options from Settings will be displayed under the search bar.

Screenshot

Capturing the entire screen

Taking a screenshot with the power and volume down buttons

Press the Power button and Volume down button to take a full screenshot.

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Screenshot shortcut

Open the notification panel, and then touch in the Shortcuts tab to take a full screenshot.

Taking scrolling screenshots

Using the shortcuts tab

1	Open the notification panel, and then touch		to take a standard screenshot.
2	After taking the screenshot, touch	to take a scrolling screenshot.
3	The screen will scroll down automatically as your device captures a screenshot.

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Ensure that you touch

within 3 seconds of taking the screenshot.

Screen recording

About screen recordings

Use the screen recording feature to record footage and share it with friends.

Screen recorder

Using the screen recorder shortcut switch

To start a screen recording, open the notification panel and touch .

Pressing buttons to record

Press the Volume up button and Power button simultaneously.

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• Audio will also be recorded, so make sure that you are in a quiet environment.

•Recording will stop automatically when you make or receive a call.

•When making a screen recording, you will not be able to use the recording feature in other applications.

•Longer recordings will take up more space on your device's internal storage, so ensure there is enough space before recording.

You can stop a screen recording in two ways:

• Press the volume up and power buttons simultaneously.

• Touch the screen recording icon in the upper left corner of the status bar.

Viewing, sharing, and deleting screen recordings

Viewing screen recordings

Open Gallery and go to Screenshots or Screen recordings to view your screen recordings.

Sharing screen recordings

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Open Gallery.

On the Albums tab, touch Screenshots or Screen recordings.

Select the screen recording you want to share and touch .

Choose how you want to share the recording and follow the onscreen instructions.

Deleting screen recordings

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Open Gallery.

On the Albums tab, touch Screenshots or Screen recordings.

Touch and hold the screen recording that you want to delete and select . Touch Delete.

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Configuring the default storage location for screen recordings

Not all devices support microSD cards.

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Insert a microSD card into your device.

Open Settings.

3Touch Memory & storage > Default location to set the default storage location to Internal storage or SD card.

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.

Using split screen mode

Switching to full screen mode

In split screen mode, touch and hold and swipe left or right to switch to full screen mode.

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Moving screens

In split screen mode, touch , and then touch to switch the position of the screens.

Changing the screen orientation

Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel. Touch the switch to enable automatic screen rotation.

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Accessing the home screen

In split screen mode, touch to access the home screen.

Exiting split-screen mode

To exit split-screen mode, touch and select .

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.

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When eye comfort mode is enabled, will be displayed in the status bar.

Adjusting the color 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 color temperature to control the amount of blue light.

When Eye comfort is enabled, swipe left or right on the color 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.

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.

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