Welcome to the bright new world of HUAWEI MediaPad 7
Youth (HUAWEI MediaPad for short).
With HUAWEI MediaPad, you can:
> Surf the Internet at lightening-fast speeds.
> Take photos and record videos anytime anywhere.
> Enjoy the latest and hottest movies.
> Immerse yourself in an extraordinary audio experience.
> Lots more
HUAWEI MediaPad lets your imagination and creativity run
free. Start using it now to discover all the pleasant surprises
that await you.
All pictures and illustrations in this document are
for your reference only. The actual product may
vary.
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2 Getting Started
Front cameraRear camera
Speaker
Power key
Volume
key
Card slot
Micro-USB port
Microphone
Headset
jack
HUAWEI MediaPad at a Glance
> S7-701w does not have a rear camera.
> S7-701w a
slo
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nd S7-701wa do not have SIM card
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Installing the SIM and microSD Cards
S7-701w and S7-701wa do not have SIM card
slots.
1. Open the SIM and microSD card slot cover.
2. Insert the SIM card with its gold contacts facing up, as
indicated in the preceding figure. Push the card inward
until it clicks into place.
HUAWEI MediaPad is only compatible with
standard SIM cards, whose dimensions are 0.76
mm x 15 mm x 25 mm. Inserting a SIM card with
other dimensions will damage your HUAWEI
MediaPad.
3. Insert the microSD card with its gold contacts facing
up, as indicated in the preceding figure. Push the card
inward until it clicks into place.
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4. Replace the card slot cover.
Do not remove the card slot cover from the tablet.
To remove the microSD card when HUAWEI MediaPad is
powered on, access the Home screen, and touch >
Storage > Unmount SD card. Then open the microSD card
slot cover and gently push the microSD card. The microSD
card then pops out.
Charging the Battery
1. Connect your charger to the provided USB cable.
2. Connect the charger to a power outlet.
3. Connect your HUAWEI MediaPad to the USB cable to
start charging the battery.
With HUAWEI MediaPad powered on, the battery icon in the
status bar turns when the battery is fully charged.
Battery Usage Precautions
> If HUAWEI MediaPad has not been used for a long time
or the battery power is extremely low, you may not be
able to power it on immediately after you begin
charging the battery. This is normal. Allow the battery to
charge for a few minutes before attempting to power
your HUAWEI MediaPad on.
> The battery is rechargable. Rechargeable batteries
have a limited number of charge cycles. When your
HUAWEI MediaPad is used for a long time, its standby
time will decrease. To maximize its lifespan, do not
charge the battery too frequently.
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> The time required to fully charge the battery depends
on the ambient temperature and the age of the battery.
Powering On or Off
Powering On
Press and hold the power key until HUAWEI MediaPad
vibrates.
If HUAWEI MediaPad has not been used for a long
time or the battery level is low, you may not be able
to power it on immediately after you start charging
the battery. Allow the battery to charge for a few
minutes before attempting to use it.
Powering Off
Press and hold the power key until a dialog box is displayed.
Then follow the onscreen instructions to power off HUAWEI
MediaPad.
Gestures
The following simple finger gestures make it easy to use
your HUAWEI MediaPad.
Touch: Touch an item to select or open it.
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Double-click: Touch the screen twice
consecutively to zoom in.
Touch and hold: Touch and hold the
screen to display an options menu.
Flick: Flick up or down to scroll up or down.
Flick left or right to switch between screens.
Drag: Touch and hold an item to drag it to
another position.
Pinch: Pinch two fingers together or apart
to zoom in or out. You can use this gesture
when browsing photos and web pages.
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Unlocking the Screen
HUAWEI MediaPad supports multiple screen unlock
methods. The default unlock method is used here as an
example to illustrate how to unlock the screen.
1. Press the Power key to wake up the screen.
2. Drag to the right until it reaches .
You can drag to the shortcut icons on the top,
left, or right to quickly access the corresponding
applications.
Home Screen
HUAWEI MediaPad has an easy-to-use screen layout. This
section describes the screen elements and basic operations.
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1View recent applications.
2Return to the Home screen.
3Return to the previous screen.
Display the time, Wi-Fi connection status, signal
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strength, battery level, and more. Touch the
clock to open the notification panel.
5Display widgets and applications.
Notification and Status Icons
Airplane modeBluetooth on
GPS in useCharging
Battery fullBattery low
New emails
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SD
Preparing the
microSD card
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Upcoming eventAlarms enabled
UploadingDownloading
Sign-in or
Memory full
synchronization
problem
Synchronizing data
Connected to a
computer
Wi-Fi networks
available
Connected to the
Internet
> When is displayed, charge your HUAWEI
Synchronization
failed
USB tethering on
Connected to a WiFi network
———
MediaPad as soon as possible; otherwise it will
automatically power off soon.
> When your storage space is full, is displayed.
Delete some files or applications; otherwise you will
not be able to install or run applications on
HUAWEI MediaPad.
Notification Panel
HUAWEI MediaPad can execute multiple tasks
simultaneously. For example, you can browse the Internet
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while downloading applications. You can check the task
progress or results using the notification panel.
Touch the status bar in the lower right corner of the screen to
open the notification bar. You can then check task progress
and new notifications.
You can also perform the following operations:
> Touch or other icons to enable or disable the
corresponding functions, such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
> Touch to display the settings screen.
> Slide your finger left or right across a notification to
delete it.
> Touch to clear the notification panel.
To close the notification panel, touch the Home screen.
Operations on the Home Screen
> To open an application, from the Home screen, touch
the application icon.
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> To switch between screens, from the Home screen,
flick left or right.
> To customize the Home screen, touch and hold a blank
area on the Home screen to display an options menu,
from which you can choose to customize the wallpaper,
widgets, and more.
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3 Text Input
Bringing Up and Hiding the Onscreen Keyboard
HUAWEI MediaPadis pre-installed with multiple text input
methods. You can conveniently enter text using the
onscreen keyboard.
> To bring up the onscreen keyboard, touch a text input
field.
> To hide the onscreen keyboard, touch .
If the onscreen keyboard blocks some of the
operation buttons, hide the onscreen keyboard to
facilitate your operations.
Selecting an Input Method
To switch between input methods:
1. Touch a text field to bring up the onscreen keyboard.
2. Touch in the notification bar.
3. From the displayed options menu, select the desired
input method.
From the Home screen, touch > Language & input to set the default input method.
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Editing Text
1. Touch a text field to display beside the cursor.
2. Drag to move the cursor.
3. Touch and hold the the text until and are
displayed.
4. Drag and to select more or less text.
5. Touch Select all, Copy, or Cut. You can also touch
the delete button to delete the selected text.
6. Touch where you want to insert the text, and touch
Paste to paste the last text you copied or cut.
Android Input Method
The following figure is for your reference only. The
actual keys may look slightly different.
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> When you type in lower case, touch to
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2Enter numbers and symbols.
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4Start a new line.
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capitalize the next letter to be entered.
> When you type in lower case, touch and hold
or double-tap to turn on caps lock.
> Enter a space.
> Touch and hold to choose another input
method.
> Touch to delete the character to the left of the
cursor.
> Touch and hold to delete all the characters to
the left of the cursor.
Huawei Input Method
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Switch between the QWERTY and 9–key
1
keyboards.
2Select an input language.
3Switch between upper and lower cases.
4Enter numbers and symbols.
5Enter a space.
6Enter emoticons.
> Touch to delete the character to the left of the
7
cursor.
> Touch and hold to delete all the characters to
the left of the cursor.
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4 Customizing HUAWEI MediaPad
Want to set your own photo as the wallpaper? Want to move
your music player to the Home screen so it is easier to find?
Want to use the latest hit as your ringtone? Well then go
ahead!
Moving a Home Screen Item
You can organize Home screen items as you see fit.
1. Touch and hold the item you want to move until
HUAWEI MediaPad vibrates.
2. Drag the item to a desired position, and then release it.
To move an item to another Home screen, drag the
item to the left or right edge of the screen and hold.
The previous or next Home screen is then
displayed.
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Adding Widgets to the Home Screen
You can add widgets, such as the calendar, music player,
and weather clock to the Home screen.
1. Touch and hold a blank area on the Home screen.
2. From the displayed options menu, choose Widgets.
3. Touch and hold a widget and drag it to the desired
position, and then release it.
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Removing a Home Screen Item
You can remove Home screen items you no longer want.
Removing an application icon uninstalls the
corresponding application.
1. Touch and hold the item you want to delete until
HUAWEI MediaPad vibrates.
2. Drag the item to the trash icon, and then release it.
Adding a Home Screen
Adding Home screens enables you to put more applications
and widgets on the Home screen, helping you better
organize your applications.
1. Touch and hold a blank area on the Home screen.
2. From the displayed options menu, choose
Thumbnails.
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3. Touch .
You can have up to six Home screens.
Deleting a Home Screen
You can delete a Home screen you no longer want.
Note that only blank Home screens can be deleted.
1. Touch and hold a blank area on the blank Home
screen.
2. From the displayed options menu, choose
Thumbnails.
3. Touch in the upper left corner.
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Customizing the Wallpaper
You can set any desired photo as the wallpaper.
1. Touch and hold a blank area on the Home screen.
2. From the displayed options menu, choose
Wallpapers.
3. Follow the onscreen instructions to choose a
wallpaper.
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Adjusting the Volume
You can set the volume of the tones, multimedia, alarms,
and notifications.
1. From the Home screen, touch > Sound >
Volume.
2. Drag the sliders to adjust the volumes.
You can also use the volume keys to adjust the volume of
running applications.
Setting the Ringtone
You can set any audio file, such as a song or recording, as
the ringtone.
1. From the Home screen, touch > Sound > Tablet
ringtone.
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2. From the displayed options menu, choose Local
music.
3. Touch the audio file you want, then OK.
Adjusting the Screen Brightness
HUAWEI MediaPad incorporates a light sensor that can
automatically adjust the screen brightness based on the
ambient light. You can also manually adjust the screen
brightness.
Decreasing the screen brightness reduces
HUAWEI MediaPad's power consumption.
1. From the Home screen, touch > Display >
Brightness.
2. Drag the slider to adjust the screen brightness.
Setting the Screen Timeout Period
To reduce power consumption, HUAWEI MediaPad
automatically locks its screen if it is idle for a specified
period. You can set the timeout period as you wish.
1. From the Home screen, touch > Display > Sleep.
2. Choose a timeout period.
Screen Lock
Locking the screen prevents your device from carrying out
undesirable operations when you are not using it. HUAWEI
MediaPad lets you lock the screen in a number of ways.
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1. From the Home screen, touch > Security >
Screen lock.
2. Select a locking method and follow the onscreen
instructions.
With a screen lock set, if HUAWEI MediaPad is idle for a
specified period of time, it automatically locks its screen. You
can also press the Power key to lock the screen.
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5 Internet Connection
HUAWEI MediaPad brings you into a new age of wireless
Internet surfing. Let's take a look at how this works.
Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network
You can connect HUAWEI MediaPad to a Wi-Fi network and
access the Internet through the Wi-Fi network.
HUAWEI MediaPad's power consumption increases after
you turn on the Wi-Fi function. To save battery, disable the
Wi-Fi function when you do not need to use it.
1. From the Home screen, touch > Wi-Fi.
2. Turn on Wi-Fi. Your device then scans for available
Wi-Fi networks in range.
3. Select the desired Wi-Fi network.
> You can connect to open Wi-Fi networks directly.
> For an encrypted Wi-Fi network, enter the password
when prompted.
When HUAWEI MediaPad is connected to a Wi-Fi network,
you can touch its name to view connection details, such as
the network speed, encryption mode, and IP address.
With Wi-Fi turned on, after HUAWEI MediaPad returns to the
coverage of a previously connected Wi-Fi network, it
automatically reconnects to the Wi-Fi network.
Turning On Data Services
You can turn on HUAWEI MediaPad's data services to
access the Internet using your service provider's network.
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S7-701w and S7-701wa do not support data
services.
Using data services may incur charges. For details, contact
your service provider.
1. From the Home screen, touch .
2. Under WIRELESS & NETWORKS, touch More… >
Mobile networks.
3. Select the Data enabled check box.
Turning Off Data Services
To save your data usage, turn off HUAWEI MediaPad's data
services when Wi-Fi networks are available.
1. From the Home screen, touch .
2. Under WIRELESS & NETWORKS, touch More… >
Mobile networks.
3. Clear the Data enabled check box.
Sharing Data Using Wi-Fi Hotspot
S7-701w and S7-701wa do not support this
function.
Wi-Fi hotspot. Then follow the onscreen instructions
to configure the SSID, password, and other settings.
You can then search for HUAWEI MediaPad's SSID from
Wi-Fi enabled devices to access the Wi-Fi network set up by
HUAWEI MediaPad.
Sharing HUAWEI MediaPad's Data Connection
Connect HUAWEI MediaPad to a computer using a USB
cable. You can then access the Internet from the computer
using HUAWEI MediaPad's data connection.
S7-701w and S7-701wa do not support this
function.
To use USB tethering, ensure that your HUAWEI
MediaPad has Internet access.
1. Connect HUAWEI MediaPad's multifunctional port to
the computer's USB port using the provided USB
cable.
2. From the Home screen, touch .
3. Under WIRELESS & NETWORKS, touch More… >
Tethering & portable hotspot.
4. Select the USB tethering check box. After a USB
tethering connection is set up, you can access the
Internet using the computer.
You cannot use your HUAWEI MediaPad's USB
tethering function and access its microSD card as
a mass storage device at the same time.
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6 Browser
The browser lets you surf the web and browse web pages.
Stay on the ball with real-time news and information using
your browser. Staying connected and browsing the Internet
has never been easier.
Browsing Web Pages
From the Home screen, touch to launch the browser.
1Open a new tab.
2Close the current tab.
3Refresh the current page.
4Enter a web address.
5Add the current page to bookmarks.
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6Open the search box.
7View the bookmarks.
8Display more options.
Downloading a File
You can download files, images, and even applications from
web pages. The downloaded files will be saved in your
HUAWEI MediaPad's internal memory or the microSD card.
For example, to download an image from a web page, touch
and hold the image, and choose Save image from the
displayed options menu. To download a file from a web
page, touch and hold the link to the file, and choose Save link from the displayed options menu.
To protect HUAWEI MediaPad and your personal
data, download from trusted sources only. To do
so, touch > Security, and clear the Unknown sources check box.
Managing Bookmarks
You can set websites as bookmarks to access them quickly.
1. From the Home screen, touch to launch the
browser.
2. Touch to display the bookmark management
screen.
3. Touch and hold a bookmark to share, open, or delete
it.
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Setting Your Home Page
You can set any web page as the home page.
1. From the Home screen, touch to launch the
browser.
2. Select > Settings > General.
3. Touch Set homepage and follow the onscreen
instructions.
Clearing the Browsing History
To better protect your privacy, it is recommended that you
clear the browsing history from time to time.
1. From the Home screen, touch to launch the
browser.
2. Touch > Settings > Privacy & security.
3. Scroll down and touch Clear history.
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7 Sharing Data
HUAWEI MediaPad allows you to share files in a number of
ways. Sharing data anytime anywhere means family and
friends can share your experiences and are always by your
side.
Setting Up a Wi-Fi Direct Connection
To share files with a device using Wi-Fi Direct, set up a WiFi Direct connection between HUAWEI MediaPad and the
device.
1. From the HUAWEI MediaPad's Home screen, touch
> Wi-Fi.
2. Touch > Wi-Fi Direct to display the Wi-Fi direct
screen.
3. From the Peer devices list, touch the desired device to
connect to it.
To rename your HUAWEI MediaPad, from the Wi-Fi
connection screen, touch RENAME.
Sharing Files Using Wi-Fi Direct
You can share photos, videos, songs, and other files with
your friends using Wi-Fi Direct.
1. From the Home screen, touch .
2. Touch and hold the file you want to share.
3. From the displayed options menu, touch Share > Wi-
Fi.
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4. Choose the device with which you want to share the
file.
> If the desired device is not displayed, touch Other
devices to enter the Wi-Fi Direct settings screen.
Touch the desired device to connect to it.
> If no Wi-Fi Direct connection has been set up,
HUAWEI MediaPad displays the Wi-Fi Direct
settings screen. Touch the desired device to
connect to it.
Sharing Files Using Bluetooth
Bluetooth enables you to conveniently send and receive
photos, videos, and other files to your families and friends.
You can share files with Bluetooth-enabled devices directly
without an Internet connection.
1. From the Home screen, touch .
2. Touch and hold the desired file.
3. From the displayed options menu, touch Share >
Bluetooth, and follow the onscreen instructions.
Receiving Files Using Bluetooth
1. From the Home screen, touch > Bluetooth, and
turn on Bluetooth.
2. After the connected Bluetooth device sends a file, a
message is displayed on HUAWEI MediaPad's
notification bar.
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3. Open the notification, and touch Accept from the
displayed dialog box to receive the file.
Respond to Bluetooth pairing or data transmission
requests promptly to avoid connection failure.
Copying Files from a Computer
Connect your HUAWEI MediaPad to a computer. On the
displayed dialog box on your HUAWEI MediaPad, choose a
transmission mode.
> Media device (MTP): In this mode, you can access files
on the internal storage and microSD card of HUAWEI
MediaPad by opening the new disk drive. To view
media files on HUAWEI MediaPad, you can also run
Windows Media Player.。
If the PC runs Windows XP or earlier, you must first
install Windows Media Player 11 to use Media
device (MTP) mode.
> Camera (PTP): In this mode, you can access pictures
on the internal storage and microSD card of HUAWEI
MediaPad by opening the new disk drive.
> HiSuite: In this mode, the PC starts HiSuite, with which
you can transfer files and applications between
HUAWEI MediaPad and the PC.
> USB storage: In this mode, you can access files on the
microSD card of HUAWEI MediaPad by opening the
new disk drive.
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The preceding descriptions apply to computers
running Windows operating systems only.
Operations in other operating systems may vary.
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8 Call
S7–701w and S7–701wa don't support this
function.
Making a Call Using the Dialer
1. From the Home screen, touch .
2. Enter a phone number.
3. Touch .
During a call, touch to display the dialer.
Making a Call from People
1. From the Home screen, touch , or choose >
to display the contact list.
2. Touch a contact to display the contact details.
3. Touch the contact's phone number to make a call.
Making a Call from the Call Log
1. From the Home screen, touch .
2. From the call log, touch a number to call it.
Answering or Rejecting a Call
Answering a Call
To answer an incoming call, drag to .
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Ending a Call
To end a call, touch .
Rejecting a Call
To reject an incoming call, drag to .
You can also drag to to reject the call and
send a message to the caller.
Adding an Unknown Number to People
1. From the Home screen, touch .
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2. From the call log, touch next to the unknown
number.
3. Touch Add to contacts.
4. Touch CREATE NEW CONTACT or an existing
contact to save the number.
Clearing the Call Log
To delete an entry from the call log, touch and hold the entry
on the Phone screen, and choose Remove from call log
from the displayed options menu.
To delete all entries, go to the Phone screen, and choose
> Clear call log > OK.
Turning On Call Waiting
1. From the Home screen, touch .
2. In the Apps area, touch Call.
3. From the displayed options menu, choose Additional
settings.
4. Select the Call waiting check box.
Answering a Third-Party Call
Before you answer a third-party call, make sure
you have subscribed to this service and turned on
call waiting. For details, contact your service
provider.
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If a call comes in when you are already in another call, drag
to to answer the new call and place the first call on
hold.
To switch between the two calls, touch > .
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9 Contacts
Forget about lugging around business card holders. With
HUAWEI MediaPad, you can store your family and friends'
contact details easily. In addition, its improved import and
export functions let you conveniently recover contacts on
different devices.
Creating a Contact
1. From the Home screen, touch to display the
contact list.
2. Touch .
3. Enter the contact information, such as the name,
phone number, and email address.
You can touch Add another field to enter more
information about the contact, for example, Notes,
Nickname, and Website.
4. Touch to save the contact.
Synchronizing Contacts
You can synchronize contacts between your HUAWEI
MediaPad and Microsoft Exchange or Google accounts.
1. From the Home screen, touch .
2. Under ACCOUNTS, select an account type.
3. Touch the account you want to synchronize with.
4. Select the Sync contacts check box.
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If you have not set up the account you want to synchronize
with on HUAWEI MediaPad, touch Add account from the
Accounts & sync screen, and follow the onscreen
instructions to set up the account. After the account is set up,
HUAWEI MediaPad automatically synchronizes with it.
Importing Contacts from a microSD Card
Your HUAWEI MediaPad supports contact files in .vcf format
only. This is a standard format for files storing contacts.
Contact names, addresses, phone numbers, and other
information can be saved in .vcf files.
S7-701w and S7-701wa do not support this
function.
1. Save the contacts you want to import as a .vcf file and
save the file to a microSD card.
2. Insert the microSD card into HUAWEI MediaPad.
From the Home screen, touch > > Manage
contacts.
3. From the displayed options menu, choose Import
from storage. Then follow the onscreen instructions
to select the .vcf file you want to import, and touch OK.
The .vcf file you import may not be compatible with
your HUAWEI MediaPad. In this case, some
contacts may be lost after you import the files.
Importing Contacts from a SIM Card
You can insert a SIM card into your HUAWEI MediaPadand
then import contacts from the SIM card.
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S7-701w and S7-701wa do not support this
function.
1. From the Home screen, touch to display the
contact list.
2. Touch > Manage contacts > Copy from SIM
card.
3. Touch one contact to import that contact individually or
Select all to import all contacts to your phone.
4. Touch Copy > Tablet.
> You can also import contacts to an account.
> Different devices display characters in different
ways. After you import contacts from a SIM card,
some contact information may be garbled or only
partially displayed.
Editing a Contact
1. From the Home screen, touch to display the
contact list.
2. Touch the contact you want to edit.
3. Touch to edit the contact.
> Touch to delete unwanted entries.
> Touch Add another field to add contact
information.
4. Touch to save the changes.
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Joining Contacts
To avoid duplicate contacts, join two or more contacts
together to form a single contact.
You can join contacts stored in the internal memory only,
and not those stored in the SIM card.
1. From the Home screen, touch to display the
contact list.
2. Select the contact you want to merge.
3. From the contact details, touch Manage joined
contacts.
4. Touch Add contact, and select the contact you want
to merge with the first contact.
You can touch next to a joint contact to delete it.
Searching For a Contact
HUAWEI MediaPad enables you to find a contact by
entering any contact information, such as the phone number
or name.
1. From the Home screen, touch to display the
contact list.
2. Enter any contact information in the displayed search
box.
3. From the search results, find the contact you want.
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Deleting a Contact
1. From the Home screen, touch to display the
contact list.
2. Select the contact you want to delete.
3. Touch > Delete > OK.
To delete multiple contacts at a time, from the contact list,
touch > Delete contacts, and select the contacts you
want to delete.
Creating a Contact Group
You can assign contacts to a contact group, and send
messages and emails to them. For example, you can save
your frequent contacts to a group.
1. From the Home screen, touch to display the
contact list.
2. Touch .
3. Touch in the upper right corner of the screen.
4. Enter a group name.
5. Touch Add members.
6. Select contacts you want to add to the group, and
touch ADD MEMBERS.
7. When you are done, touch to save the group.
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Backing Up Contacts to a microSD Card
You can back up your contacts to a microSD card in case
your contacts are accidentally deleted or lost because of
system upgrade.
Before you back up your contacts to a microSD card, touch
> Storage > Default storage location > SD card to
make sure thatHUAWEI MediaPad's default storage location
is microSD card.
1. From the Home screen, touch to display the
contact list.
2. Touch > Manage contacts.
3. From the displayed options menu, choose Export to
storage > OK.
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10 Messaging
S7-701w and S7-701wa do not support this
function.
Sending a Text Message
1. From the Home screen, touch .
2. Touch NEW MESSAGE.
3. Enter the recipients, compose a message, and touch
to send the message.
Sending a Multimedia Message
HUAWEI MediaPad lets you send multimedia messages
containing images, videos, slideshows, and more. You can
record a video, sing a song, or make a slideshow out of
multiple photos, and send them to your friends.
1. From the Home screen, touch .
2. Touch New message.
3. Enter the recipients.
4. Touch to attach a photo, video, slideshow, or other
files.
5. Touch > Add subject to enter a message subject.
6. Touch to send the message.
To send a multimedia file, such as an audio clip,
image, or video, as an attachment, open Gallery,
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select the file you want to send, and touch >
Messaging.
Reading a Message
1. From the Home screen, touch .
2. Touch the message you want to read.
> While reading a message, you can enter your reply in
the text field below that message.
> To forward or delete a message, touch and hold it.
From the displayed options menu, choose Forward or
Delete.
Searching For a Message
If you are having trouble finding the desired message from a
pile of messages, this function can come to your rescue.
1. From the message list, touch .
2. Enter the keywords in the search box.
3. From the search results, touch the desired message to
read it.
Deleting a Message
1. From the message list, find the thread or message you
want to delete.
2. Touch and hold the thread or message. From the
displayed options menu, choose Delete.
To delete all messages, from the message list,
touch > Delete all threads.
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11 Email
Communication is crucial, which is why HUAWEI MediaPad
makes staying in touch with family and friends as simple as
possible.
Setting Up an Email Account
HUAWEI MediaPad provides email functions. You can add
email accounts to HUAWEI MediaPad and conveniently
send and receive emails.
You must set the required parameters correctly when adding
an email account. For details, contact your email service
provider.
1. From the Home screen, touch .
2. From the Add account screen, select the desired
account type.
3. From the Account setup screen, enter your email
address and password, and touch Next.
4. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the other
settings.
After you add an email account, you can touch >
Settings > Add account to add more accounts.
Sending an Email
1. From the Home screen, touch to open your
mailbox. If you have added multiple email accounts,
select the desired one.
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2. Touch in the upper right corner of the screen. Then
follow the onscreen instructions to enter the recipient,
subject, and email content.
3. When the email is ready to be sent, touch .
Checking Email
If a new email arrives, a notification icon will be displayed in
the notification bar.
1. From the Home screen, touch to open your
mailbox. If you have added multiple email accounts,
select the desired one.
2. From the email list, select the email you want to read.
> Touch to reply to the sender.
> Touch to reply to all.
> Touch to forward the email.
Mail retrieval may be slightly delayed, depending
on the network condition. Touch in the upper
right corner to refresh the email list.
Deleting an Email
1. From the Home screen, touch to open your
mailbox. If you have added multiple email accounts,
select the desired one.
2. From the email list, select the email you want to delete.
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3. Touch to delete it.
To delete multiple emails together, select the
emails you want to delete, and touch .
Configuring an Email Account
After you add an email account, you can change its settings.
1. From the Home screen, touch .
2. Touch > Settings.
3. From the email account list, select the account you
want to edit.
4. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the
general and notification settings.
Do not change SERVER SETTINGS; otherwise
you may not be able to send or receive emails.
Deleting an Email Account
After you delete an email account, emails stored on the
server are not deleted, but HUAWEI MediaPad will stop
sending and receiving emails with the account.
1. From the Home screen, touch .
2. Touch > Settings.
3. From the email account list, select the account you
want to delete.
4. Touch Remove account to delete it.
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12 Camera
As time flies by, there must be some memories you want to
keep forever. Camera is a great tool for this.
Taking Photos
Camera lets you capture and preserve every precious
moment.
From the Home screen, touch to open the camera.
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1 Switch between camera and video capture modes.
2 Touch to take a photo or start recording.
Thumbnail of the previous shot. Touch to view the
3
photos or videos you took.
4 Drag the slider to set zoom.
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Touch to display the options menu as follows:
640
480
> : Select a picture mode.
> : Select a filtering mode.
5
> : Select a white balance.
> : More settings.
> : Set the video quality.
6 Switch between the rear and front cameras.
Taking a Panoramic Photo
You can take several photos and stitch them into a single
photo.
1. From the camera screen, open the settings menu.
2. Touch > Panorama to enter panoramic shooting
mode.
3. Touch to start shooting. Move HUAWEI MediaPad
slowly to capture the view.
When the viewfinder screen turns red, the view is
not captured. This may happen because you move
HUAWEI MediaPad too fast, or the viewfinder
scope exceeds the limit of the panoramic view.
4. Touch to stop shooting. HUAWEI MediaPad then
automatically generates a panoramic photo.
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13 Multimedia
HUAWEI MediaPad enables you to listen to music, view
photos, and watch videos on an HD display. You can also
catch up on the most popular videos, listen to the latest hits,
and experience HUAWEI MediaPad's stunning top quality
audio.
Viewing Photos and Videos
Gallery enables you to conveniently view photos and videos.
It automatically searches for and organizes photos and
videos stored in HUAWEI MediaPad's internal memory and
the microSD card for your easy reference.
1. From the Home screen, touch to open the gallery.
2. Touch a photo or video to view it in full-screen mode.
Flick left or right to view the previous or next file.
Pinch two fingers together or apart to zoom in or
out. When the auto-rotate function is enabled, the
screen orientation automatically changes if you
rotate HUAWEI MediaPad.
While viewing a photo or playing a video, you can:
Filter fragmented images.
Play photos in the folder as a slideshow.
Open the camera.
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Share photos or videos.
FX
Display more options.
Sharing Photos and Videos
You can share photos and videos via Bluetooth, email, and
more.
1. From the Home screen, touch to open the gallery.
2. Touch and hold the photo, video, or folder until is
displayed at the top of the screen.
3. Touch , and choose how you want to share the
selected file or folder, for example, using Bluetooth or
DLNA. Then follow the onscreen instructions to
complete your operation.
Editing a Photo
HUAWEI MediaPad provides powerful photo editing
functions. You can remove red-eye, and rotate or crop a
photo.
1. Open , then the desired photo.
2. Touch > Edit. You can then:
> Touch to adjust the brightness.
> Touch to cross-process or posterize the photo,
and more.
> Touch to tint the photo, make it negative, and
more.
> Touch to rotate or crop the photo, and more.
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3. Touch SAVE. The edited photo is then saved to the
same folder as the original photo.
Playing Music
Are you in the mood for music? HUAWEI MediaPad makes
listening to music a walk in the park.
From the Home screen, touch to open the music player.
Songs are categorized by album, artist, folder, and playlist,
which enables you to find the desired song conveniently.
1Switch play mode.
2Add the song to favorites.
Show current playback position. Drag left and
3
right to change playback position.
4Play or pause.
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5Drag the sliders to adjust the volumes.
6Open the now playing list.
7Display more options.
Playing Videos
HUAWEI MediaPad can work as a portable video player so
that you can watch downloaded or streaming videos
wherever you want.
1. From the Home screen, touch to open the gallery.
2. Touch the video you want to watch, and touch to
play it.
> When the video is playing, you can flick up or down
to adjust the volume or screen brightness.
> To avoid accidentally touching the screen, touch
to lock the screen.
> To control playback, touch to unlock the screen.
The playback controller is then displayed. Drag the
slider to control the playback.
When playing a video, you can touch in the upper right
corner of the screen to display more options, such as setting
the video screen size and control gestures, and subtitle
preferences.
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14 Alarms
Adding an Alarm
1. From the Home screen, touch .
2. Touch to display the Alarm screen..
3. Select an alarm to enable it.
4. Touch Done.
Deleting an Alarm
1. From the alarm list, touch and hold the alarm you want
to delete.
2. Touch Delete alarm > OK.
Turning an Alarm On and Off
From the alarm list, select an alarm to enable it, or clear the
check box to disable it.
Editing an Alarm
1. From the alarm list, touch the alarm you want to edit.
2. Configure the settings.
3. Touch OK to save the alarm.
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15 Calendar
Always forgetting birthdays and other important events?
Problem solved! Calendar on HUAWEI MediaPad is a
personal assistant that helps you keep things in track. You
will never miss another anniversary, meeting, or
appointment.
Viewing the Calendar
With the calendar, you can create and manage your events,
such as meetings and appointments.
From the Home screen, touch 。
Touch to switch Day/Week/Month/Agenda list
1
view.
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Calendar.
> In Day/Week view mode, days which passed
2
3Saved events appears.
4
5
6Create an event.
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current date are shown on gray background.
> In Month view mode, present month is shown
on gray background and current day is shown
on white background.
For events registered in a given account or item,
you can switch between displaying them on the
calendar or hiding them.
Set a date you want to display on a calendar and
move to it.
Touch to switch to the schedule list including the
current day.
Touch to enter a keyword and search registered
events.
Agenda
Agenda automatically searches for your calendar events and
lets you know your daily schedule at a glance. You can also
set alarms for important events.
To view your agenda, touch AGENDA from the calendar
screen.
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16 Managing Applications
Your HUAWEI MediaPad provides a rich collection of
applications designed to make your life easier and more
enjoyable. This chapter describes the basic operations you
will need to know in order to manage your applications.
Downloading an Application
You can install applications on HUAWEI MediaPad to
expand its functionality and enrich your life.
To obtain applications, you can:
> Download applications from online application stores,
such as Google Play Store.
> Connect HUAWEI MediaPad to a computer and copy
downloaded applications from the computer.
Installing an Application
After you download an application, install it as follows:
Some third-party applications may not be
compatible with your HUAWEI MediaPad. They
may not run properly and the system may break
down. It is recommended that you download
applications from trusted sources only.
1. From the Home screen, touch .
2. Select the application you want to install.
3. Touch > Install.
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4. Touch Done.
During the installation, an Install blocked
message may be displayed. Read the message
carefully. If you want to continue with the
installation, follow the onscreen instructions to
proceed.
Viewing Applications
1. From the Home screen, touch > Manage apps.
2. Flick left or right to All to view all applications installed
on your device.
3. Touch the application that you want to view details
about.
Uninstalling an Application
You can uninstall applications to free up the internal memory
or the microSD card memory.
1. From the Home screen, touch > Manage apps.
2. Flick left or right to All to view all applications installed
on your device.
3. Touch the application you want to uninstall.
4. Touch Uninstall > OK to start uninstalling the
application.
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17 File Manager
File Manager enables you to conveniently manage files and
applications stored in HUAWEI MediaPad's internal memory
and the microSD card. You can perform basic operations,
such as creating, viewing, editing, moving, deleting,
archiving, compressing, and extracting files.
Creating a Folder
You can create folders to manage files stored in HUAWEI
MediaPad's internal memory and the microSD card.
1. From the Home screen, touch .
2. Touch Internal or SD card.
3. Touch then New folder.
4. Name the folder. The folder name cannot be the same
as that of existing folders in the same directory.
5. Touch Save.
Searching For a File
HUAWEI MediaPad enables you to quickly find a file in the
internal memory or microSD card.
1. From the Home screen, touch .
2. Select the search location, Internal or SD card.
3. Touch in the upper right corner of the screen.
4. Enter part or all of the file name.
5. Touch Go or the enter button to start searching.
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Search results are then displayed in a list, and the number of
found items is also displayed in the notification bar.
Copying or Moving a File
1. From the Home screen, touch .
2. Touch and hold the file you want to copy or cut, and
choose Copy or Cut from the displayed options menu.
3. Open the target folder, and touch Paste.
Deleting a Folder
After you delete a folder, all contents in the folder are
deleted. Check whether there are important files in a folder
before you delete it.
1. From the Home screen, touch .
2. Touch and hold the folder you want to delete, and
choose Delete from the displayed options menu.
3. In the displayed dialog box, select OK.
Renaming a Folder
The new name of the folder cannot be the same as that of
existing folders in the same directory.
Do not rename system folders or applications' installation
folders; otherwise the system or application may not run
properly.
1. From the Home screen, touch .
2. Touch and hold the folder you want to rename, and
choose Rename from the displayed options menu.
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3. Enter the new name in the displayed field, and touch
OK to save the changes.
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18 Settings
Adding an Account
HUAWEI MediaPad enables to you add multiple accounts,
such as email accounts. After adding an account, you can
synchronize data between the account and the server.
1. From the Home screen, touch > Add account.
2. Select an account type, enter your email address and
password, and touch Next.
3. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the
account. It is recommended that you keep the default
settings.
After an account is set up, it appears in the account
management list.
You can set the account name, email signature, and mailbox
refresh frequency, and synchronize your calendar and
contacts on HUAWEI MediaPad with the account server.
Removing an Account
You can remove accounts you no longer need.
This will not affect any data stored on the server.
1. From the Home screen, touch .
2. Under Accounts, select an account type.
3. Select the account you want to delete.
4. Touch > Remove account > Remove account.
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Synchronizing an Account with Its Server
You can synchronize data between accounts and their
servers.
The data you can synchronize varies with the account
service provider. Generally speaking, you can synchronize
emails, contacts, and events.
1. From the Home screen, touch .
2. Under Accounts, select an account type.
3. Select the account you want to synchronize.
4. Touch Sync now in the upper right corner of the
screen.
Setting the Date and Time
If HUAWEI MediaPad is set to automatically
update its 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 set the date and time.
1. From the Home screen, touch > Date & time.
2. Clear the Automatic date & time check box.
3. Follow the onscreen instructions to manually set the
date and time.
Clearing the Application Cache
The system may inform you of insufficient internal memory
when you are installing an application or running a large
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application. Clear the application cache to free up some
internal memory.
1. From the Home screen, touch > Manage apps.
2. Flick left or right to All to view the application list.
3. Touch Clear cache.
Checking the Memory Status
Before moving a large file to HUAWEI MediaPad's internal
memory or the microSD card, check how much space is
available.
To check the total and remaining memory of HUAWEI
MediaPad's internal memory and the microSD card:
1. From the Home screen, touch to enter the settings
screen.
2. Touch Storage to check HUAWEI MediaPad's
memory status.
Formatting a microSD Card
Formatting a microSD card erases all data on the card.
Back up important data before you format a
microSD card.
1. From the Home screen, touch .
2. Touch Storage > Erase SD card.
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Updating HUAWEI MediaPad
You can update HUAWEI MediaPad conveniently.
It is recommended that you only use updates officially
released by Huawei to update your system, in case the
update fails and HUAWEI MediaPad cannot power on.
1. From the Home screen, touch > About tablet to
view system information.
2. Touch System update, or System updates (SD
card).
> To download and install updates from a Huawei
server, touch System update.
> To install updates saved in the microSD card, touch
System updates (SD card).
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19 FAQs
How can I save battery power?
> When your HUAWEI MediaPad is not in use, press the
Power button to turn off the screen.
> Set the screen timeout period to a small value.
> Set the screen brightness to a small value.
> Use a headset when you are listening to music or
watching videos.
> Turn off Bluetooth when it is not in use.
> Turn off Wi-Fi when it is not in use.
> Turn off GPS when it is not in use.
How do I format the internal memory?
1. From the Home screen, touch .
2. Touch Storage > Erase internal storage.
All data saved in your internal memory will be
deleted. Some applications may experience
problems, which will be solved after you restart
HUAWEI MediaPad.
What can I do if I forget the screen unlock pattern or
password?
You can restore the tablet to its factory settings. For details,
contact your vendor.
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Restoring HUAWEI MediaPad to its factory
settings erases all user data and settings. Back up
important data before the restoration.
My HUAWEI MediaPad runs very slow. What can I
do?
You can try the following:
> Close any applications you are not using.
> Uninstall any applications you no longer use.
If the problem persists, restart HUAWEI MediaPad.
How do I share a slideshow with my friends?
You can send a slideshow using a multimedia message.
S7-701w and S7-701wa do not support this
function.
1. From a message editing screen, touch >
Slideshow.
2. Touch Add slide to add slides. Touch a slide to
edit it.
3. You can then perform the following operations:
> Touch Add picture to select desired photos.
> Touch > Add music to set the background
music.
> Touch > Layout (bottom) to set where the
text is displayed.
> Enter text in the text box.
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4. Touch to proceed with the next slide.
5. Touch Done to return to the message editing
screen, and touch to send the message.
Can HUAWEI MediaPad play video in RMVB
format?
Yes.
I cannot set the date and time on HUAWEI
MediaPad. Why?
It may because you chose to use the network date and time.
To set the date and time, touch > Date & time, and clear
Automatic date & time.
Can I change the save path for recordings?
No, but you can copy or cut the recordings to another
location.
My HUAWEI MediaPad cannot receive GPS
signals. Why? What can I do?
Factors that affect the GPS functions include:
> Sunspots.
> Electromagnetic interference.
> Obstacles that signals cannot pass through, such as
buildings or tunnels.
To solve this problem, adjust the HUAWEI MediaPad's
position, for example:
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> If you use HUAWEI MediaPad inside, take it to an open
area.
> If you use HUAWEI MediaPad in a car, keep it away
from the windshield.
What is the difference between the screen unlock
PIN and password?
> PIN: 4–16 digits.
> Password: 4–16 numbers, letters, and symbols.
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20 For More Help
Please visit www.huaweidevice.com/worldwide/support/
hotline for recently updated hotline and email address in
your country or region.
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21 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.
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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.
> 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
mobile@huawei.com.
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Huawei reserves the right to change or modify any
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