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In the notification bar quickly set up to open 

Data connection

.

NOTE: You need a valid SIM card with a data service. If you don't have a SIM card, contact your carrier.

Setting up a  

VPN

 network

VPNs used within organizations allow you to communicate private information securely over a non-private network. You
may need to configure a VPN, for example, to access your work email. Ask the network’s administrator for the settings
necessary to configure a VPN for your network. When one or more VPN settings are defined you can:

Go to 

Settings > Wireless & networks > More > VPN

.

Tap 

 to edit the VPN profile, including the server name, the type and the server address, and then tap 

SAVE

.

Tap the VPN server name, input the username and password, and then tap 

CONNECT 

to connect to the VPN

network.
Tap and hold the VPN server name to edit or delete the VPN.

*Setting  up a  hotspot

You can use 

Personal hotspot

 to share an Internet connection with a computer or other device.

Go to 

Settings

 >

 Wireless & networks 

More

 > 

Tethering & portable hotspot

 and do the following:

Turn on the 

WLAN hotspot

.

Tap 

WLAN hotspot 

to configure the hotspot.

You can also use 

Bluetooth tethering

 and 

USB tethering type

.

NOTE: Tell your friends the Network SSID and password, and then they can share your mobile network.

Summary of Contents for TAB 2 A8-50

Page 1: ...Lenovo TAB 2 A8 50 User Guide Lenovo TAB 2 A8 50F Lenovo TAB 2 A8 50L Lenovo TAB 2 A8 50LC ...

Page 2: ... All information labeled with in this guide refers only to the LTE model Lenovo TAB 2 A8 50L Lenovo TAB 2 A8 50LC ...

Page 3: ... Notice Important safety and handling information in Appendix The Safety Warranty Quick Start Guide and the Regulatory Notice have been uploaded to the website at http support lenovo com Home screen The home screen is the starting point for using your device For your convenience the home screen is already set up with some useful apps and widgets ...

Page 4: ...e screen there is a Google Search bar and a Digital clock widget The other home screens contain some apps Preview screen Tap and hold anywhere on the home screen except the icons At the bottom of the screen are WALLPAPERS and WIDGETS Add a home screen On the Home screen tap and hold a app to the new home screen Then you have a new home screen Delete a home screen On the home screen delete all the ...

Page 5: ...hen release it where you want to place it Remove an app 1 Tap and hold the app you want to remove 2 Drag the app to the Remove at the top of the screen until the icon turn red Screen buttons There are three buttons at the bottom of the home screen Back button Tap to return to the previous page Home button Tap to return to the default home screen Recent button Tap to see recent apps Then you can do...

Page 6: ...Force restart Please long press the power key for over 10 seconds to restart ...

Page 7: ...Camera To open the Camera go to Camera Taking photos and videos ...

Page 8: ...Live Photo mode Tap to use the Motion Track mode Tap to use the Face beauty mode Tap to use the Panorama mode Tap to use the Multi angle view mode Tap to configure the other camera settings Taking screenshots Press and hold the On Off button and the Volume down button at the same time Viewing pictures and videos Photos and videos are stored in your device s internal storage You can view your photo...

Page 9: ...The screenshots are stored in your device s internal storage You can view the screenshots by using the following methods Go to Gallery ...

Page 10: ...WLAN network Go to Settings Wireless networks WLAN Turn on the WLAN block and tap a WLAN hotspot in the list to connect to the Internet When you access a secure link you need to enter your login name and password to connect NOTE You need to have some valid WLAN hotspots to connect to Setting up a mobile network Go to Settings Wireless networks SIM cards Turn on your carrier s service and then sele...

Page 11: ...tings Wireless networks More VPN Tap to edit the VPN profile including the server name the type and the server address and then tap SAVE Tap the VPN server name input the username and password and then tap CONNECT to connect to the VPN network Tap and hold the VPN server name to edit or delete the VPN Setting up a hotspot You can use Personal hotspot to share an Internet connection with a computer...

Page 12: ...Internet You can surf the Internet if your device has been connected to a wireless network To open the browser app go to Chrome ...

Page 13: ...t a search engine in Settings Search engine Add a new webpage Tap New tab to add a new webpage tab Tap Request desktop site to visit a webpages Close a webpage Tap to close a webpage tab Refresh a webpage Tap to refresh a webpage Tap to return to the previous webpage Tap to go forward to a recent webpage Saving webpages You can save images and webpages in your device s internal storage Save images...

Page 14: ...Set accessibility Tap Settings Accessibility to set the text scaling and the webpage zoom ...

Page 15: ... an email account If not you will need to create an email account You need to set up an email account the first time you use the Email app On the Account setup page type your email address and password and tap Using Email After setting up an email account you can use the Email app to send and receive emails Adding an Email account You can add several email accounts Go to Settings Personal Accounts...

Page 16: ... You need to select the following settings before you use Maps Go to Settings Personal Location and enable location access for Google apps Finding a location Type the address that you want to find then tap ...

Page 17: ...You can also tap then speak When you re done tap Current location ...

Page 18: ...ee your current location Tap My location to check what s nearby Planning a route Tap and type in the from and to addresses or just keep it as My location Choose the travel mode by car by bus or on foot then tap ...

Page 19: ... a contact Go to Contacts Tap to add a contact Enter the contact information such as Name Phone Address and so on When you re done tap NOTE You can add a device or an account contact Importing and exporting contacts Go to Contacts Tap Settings Import Export Select Import from USB storage SD card and tap NEXT Or select Export to USB storage SD card and tap NEXT Choose the contacts that you want to ...

Page 20: ... Making a call NOTE Only suitable for Lenovo TAB 2 A8 50LC Go to Contacts choose a name then tap the phone number to make the call Sending a message Tap Messaging then tap to write a new message ...

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Page 22: ...eos documents Android application package APK files and so on Connecting your device and computer Connect your device and computer with a data line If you slide the top of the screen you will see USB computer connection in the notification bar Tap USB computer connection for other options ...

Page 23: ...u need to set the device to allow installation of apps obtained from unknown sources Go to Settings Personal Security select Unknown sources to open Copy the APK file from the computer to the device in Media device MTP mode You can manually download a file management app open the app in the download file management directory ...

Page 24: ... impact or is crushed by a heavy object If the glass chips or cracks do not touch the broken glass or attempt to remove it from the device Stop using the device immediately and contact Lenovo technical support for repair replacement or disposal information When using your device keep it away from hot or high voltage environments such as electric appliances electric heating equipment or electric co...

Page 25: ...n get saturated with water or other liquids Use approved charging methods only You can use any of the following charging methods to safely recharge the internal battery of your device Charging method Display on Display off ac adapter Supported but the battery will charge slowly Supported USB connection between the dc in connector on the device and a USB connector on a personal computer or other de...

Page 26: ...and the sound pressure level Therefore to protect your hearing adjust the equalizer to an appropriate level Excessive use of headphones or earphones for a long period of time at high volume can be dangerous if the output of the headphone or earphone connectors do not comply with specifications of EN 50332 2 The headphone output connector of your device complies with EN 50332 2 Sub clause 7 This sp...

Page 27: ...ions When your device reaches the end of its useful life do not crush incinerate immerse in water or dispose of your device in any manner contrary to local laws and regulations Some internal parts contain substances that can explode leak or have an adverse environmental affect if disposed of incorrectly See Recycling and environmental information for additional information Keep your device and acc...

Page 28: ...ects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling Electronic emission notices FCC Compliance Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can ...

Page 29: ...il est conforme aux CNR d Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence L exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes 1 l appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage et 2 l utilisateur de l appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi même si le brouillage est susceptible d en European Union Compliance to the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive...

Page 30: ...esetzes über die elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit von Betriebsmitteln Dieses Produkt entspricht dem Gesetz über die elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit von Betriebsmitteln EMVG früher Gesetz über die elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit von Geräten Dies ist die Umsetzung der EU Richtlinie 2004 108 EG früher 89 336 EWG in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland Zulassungsbescheinigung laut dem Deutschen Gese...

Page 31: ...ecycling their IT products For information on recycling Lenovo products go to http www lenovo com recycling Important WEEE information Electrical and electronic equipment marked with the symbol of a crossed out wheeled bin may not be disposed as unsorted municipal waste Waste of electrical and electronic equipment WEEE shall be treated separately using the collection framework available to custome...

Page 32: ... número de série e cidade a fim de enviarmos as instruções para o correto descarte do seu produto Lenovo Recycling information for Japan Recycling and disposal information for Japan is available at http www lenovo com recycling japan Recycling information for India Recycling and disposal information for India is available at http www lenovo com social_responsibility us en sustainability ptb_india ...

Page 33: ...nagement features of your computer you can help reduce the consumption of electricity Reduced electrical consumption can contribute to potential financial savings a cleaner environment and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions For more information about ENERGY STAR go to http www energystar gov Export classification notice This tablet product is subject to the United States Export Administrati...

Page 34: ...y for half an hour and then long press the power key for over 10 seconds to restart Makes no sound when called or is not audible Please adjust the volume using the volume keys Cannot access the internet via wireless network Restart the wireless router or go to Settings and restart Wlan Cannot wakeup the tablet from sleep mode Please long press the power key to restart ...

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