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• Light-emitting diode (LED) backlight technology

• Multi-touch technology

Integrated cameras

• Front-facing camera, two megapixels

• Rear-facing camera with a flash, eight megapixels

Connectors

• One micro USB 3.0 connector

• One micro HDMI connector

• One combo audio connector

Card slot or card reader

• Micro-SIM-card slot

• Micro SD card reader

Wireless features

• Bluetooth 4.0 (on some models)

• Wireless LAN (802.11a/g/n)

• Wireless WAN (on some models)

• Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite receiver (on models with wireless WAN)

Specifications

Size

• Width: 224.3 mm (8.83 inches)

• Depth: 132 mm (5.20 inches)

• Height: 8.8 mm (0.35 inch)

Battery

• 20.5 Wh Li-Polymer battery

Power source (ac power adapter)

• Sine-wave input at 50 to 60 Hz

• Input rating of the ac power adapter: 100 V ac to 240 V ac

Operating environment

• Maximum altitude without pressurization: 5000 m (16 404 ft)

• Temperature:

– At altitudes up to 2438 m (8000 ft)

Operating: 5.0°C to 35.0°C (41°F to 95°F)

Storage: 5.0°C to 43.0°C (41°F to 109°F)

– At altitudes above 2438 m (8000 ft)

Maximum temperature when operating under unpressurized conditions: 31.3°C (88°F)

User Guide

Summary of Contents for ThinkPad 8

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Page 2: ...ces on page 63 The latest Safety Warranty and Setup Guide and the Regulatory Notice are available on the Lenovo Support Web site at http www lenovo com UserManual Third Edition May 2014 Copyright Lenovo 2014 LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE If data or software is delivered pursuant a General Services Administration GSA contract use reproduction or disclosure is subject to restrictions set fort...

Page 3: ... Security 27 Using passwords 27 Passwords and sleep mode 27 Supervisor password 27 Setting the security chip 28 Using firewalls 29 Protecting data against viruses 29 Chapter 5 Recovery overview 31 Refreshing your tablet 31 Resetting your tablet to the factory default settings 31 Using the advanced startup options 32 Recovering your operating system if Windows 8 1 fails to start 32 Creating and usi...

Page 4: ... for Taiwan 55 Eurasian compliance mark 55 Brazil regulatory notice 55 Mexico regulatory notice 55 Appendix B Environmental recycling and disposal information 57 Lenovo recycling statement 57 Recycling information for Japan 57 Recycling information for Brazil 58 Important WEEE information 58 Battery recycling information for Taiwan 59 Battery recycling information for the United States and Canada ...

Page 5: ...f glass The glass might break if the tablet is dropped on a hard surface is the subject of a high 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 tablet Stop using the tablet immediately and contact Lenovo technical support for repair replacement or disposal information Do not disassemble or modify your tablet Your ...

Page 6: ...ION Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss Adjustment of the equalizer to maximum increases the earphone and headphone output voltage 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...

Page 7: ...ing network resources can leave your tablet vulnerable to viruses hackers spyware and other malicious activities that might damage your tablet software or data It is your responsibility to ensure that you have adequate protection in the form of firewalls antivirus software and anti spyware software and keep this software up to date Keep electrical appliances such as an electric fan radio high powe...

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Page 9: ...tablet hardware features to give you the basic information you will need to start using the tablet Front view and side view Figure 1 Front view and side view 1 Power button 8 Micro SIM card slot 2 Emergency reset hole 9 Ambient light sensor 3 Volume control buttons 10 Front facing camera 4 Micro USB 3 0 connector 11 Microphones 5 Combo audio connector 12 Windows button 6 Micro HDMITM connector 13 ...

Page 10: ...ust the tablet volume 4 Micro USB 3 0 connector You can use the supplied power cord and the ac power adapter to charge the tablet when the battery power is low See Charging the battery on page 18 Some models might be shipped with a ThinkPad Micro USB 3 0 to USB 3 0 cable You can connect the ThinkPad Micro USB 3 0 to USB 3 0 cable to the micro USB 3 0 connector Through the ThinkPad Micro USB 3 0 to...

Page 11: ...ts the brightness of the environment The screen brightness automatically adjusts depending on the ambient light conditions detected by the built in ambient light sensor 10 Front facing camera Your tablet has a 2 megapixel front facing camera You can use the camera to take pictures create videos or make video calls in collaboration with Web applications When the camera is started the green camera i...

Page 12: ...can use the camera to take pictures and create videos For more information see Using the cameras on page 15 2 System status indicator The illuminated dot in the ThinkPad logo on the backside of the tablet works as a system status indicator Blinks three times The tablet is connected to an ac power source On The tablet is on and in use Off The tablet is off in sleep mode or in hibernation mode 3 Spe...

Page 13: ... conveniently to launch the camera and to serve as a stand for the tablet For more information see Using the ThinkPad 8 Quickshot Cover on page 13 ThinkPad Micro USB 3 0 to USB 3 0 cable for some models Use the ThinkPad Micro USB 3 0 to USB 3 0 cable to connect your tablet to devices compatible with a USB interface such as a USB mouse USB keyboard or USB memory key Features Microprocessor To view ...

Page 14: ...tioning System GPS satellite receiver on models with wireless WAN Specifications Size Width 224 3 mm 8 83 inches Depth 132 mm 5 20 inches Height 8 8 mm 0 35 inch Battery 20 5 Wh Li Polymer battery Power source ac power adapter Sine wave input at 50 to 60 Hz Input rating of the ac power adapter 100 V ac to 240 V ac Operating environment Maximum altitude without pressurization 5000 m 16 404 ft Tempe...

Page 15: ... uniform resource locators URLs between two devices Lenovo QuickControl Enable you to control your tablet remotely through your smartphone such as controlling the pointer changing projection settings and managing foreground applications and windows Lenovo Settings Enhance your computing experience by configuring camera and microphone settings optimizing your power settings and creating and managin...

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Page 17: ...ss the power button to turn on the tablet 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the initial setup Using the multi touch screen This topic provides instructions on how to use the multi touch screen Note Your tablet screen might look different from the following illustrations Tasks Touch gestures To open an application or perform an action on an open application such as Copy Save and D...

Page 18: ...ingers on an item and then rotate your fingers supported only on some models To open a menu with multiple options Tap and hold To display the charms that contain system commands such as Start Settings Search Share and Devices Swipe in from the right edge To cycle through and switch to open applications Swipe in from the left edge 10 User Guide ...

Page 19: ... corner of the Start screen To customize tiles on the Start screen or uninstall an application Swipe in from the top or bottom edge tap Customize and then tap the desired icon Press and hold the desired icon To view the application commands on an open application such as Copy Save and Delete depending on the application Swipe in from the top or bottom edge To close the current application Swipe in...

Page 20: ...g panel automatically rotates to the corresponding portrait or landscape view To open the On Screen Keyboard do the following 1 Swipe in from the right edge of the screen to display the charms 2 Tap the Search charm to search for On Screen Keyboard 3 Tap On Screen Keyboard To open the touch keyboard and handwriting panel do one of the following On the desktop tap the keyboard icon in the Windows n...

Page 21: ...ndows Store and Lenovo App Store provide an easy and quick way for you to shop for games and mobile applications To download or buy an application or a game from Windows Store tap Store from the Start screen and then follow the instructions on the screen To download or buy an application or a game from Lenovo App Store do the following 1 From the Start screen tap Lenovo App Store 2 Scroll and brow...

Page 22: ... change the settings so that by closing the cover you can shut down the tablet put the tablet into hibernation mode or do nothing To achieve this you must change your lid settings by doing the following 1 From the desktop swipe in from the right edge of the screen to display the charms 2 Tap Settings Control Panel Hardware and Sound Power Options 3 In the navigation panel tap Choose what closing t...

Page 23: ...n this way you can use the tablet to watch movies view photos or make a presentation conveniently Using the cameras Your tablet has two cameras a front facing camera and a rear facing camera The rear facing camera has a flash and an auto focus feature that enables you to capture high quality pictures and videos To launch a camera and configure the camera settings do the following 1 From the Start ...

Page 24: ...instructions on the screen Using the micro SD card reader Your tablet has a micro SD card reader To locate the micro SD card reader see Tablet layout on page 1 Installing a micro SD card Attention Before handling a micro SD card touch a metal table or a grounded metal object This action reduces any static electricity from your body Static electricity can damage the card To install a micro SD card ...

Page 25: ...icro SD card inward a little until you hear a click 1 Then release it The micro SD card pops out 3 Gently slide the card out of the card reader 2 Using HDMI devices Your tablet has a micro HDMI connector that you can use to connect an external display for video output To locate the micro HDMI connector see Tablet layout on page 1 To configure screen settings for the external display do the followi...

Page 26: ...stem GPS satellite receiver that enables you to pinpoint your location down to the street level Use location based applications to find your current location get directions to your destination and find other location based information Notes The GPS satellite receiver is only available for wireless WAN models By default the GPS satellite receiver is enabled For a longer battery life disable the GPS...

Page 27: ...et and a USB connector on a personal computer or other devices that comply with the USB 2 0 3 0 standards Supported but will compensate for power consumption slowest charging method Supported but the battery will be charged slowly Attention Use only Lenovo approved ac power adapters Unauthorized ac power adapters could cause severe damage to the tablet Extending the battery life between charges Wh...

Page 28: ... the screen to display the charms 2 Tap Settings Power Sleep Turn off your tablet if you are not going to use it for a while To turn off your tablet do the following 1 Swipe in from the right edge of the screen to display the charms 2 Tap Settings Power Shut down Checking the battery status Get the approximate status of your battery at any time by checking the desktop battery status icon in the Wi...

Page 29: ...the tablet supports mobile network connection it might require a micro SIM card to connect to a mobile network Depending on the country or region of delivery the micro SIM card might be shipped with the tablet or you need to purchase one from the service carrier Attention When installing or removing the micro SIM card do not touch the micro SIM card metal connectors Always hold the tablet in your ...

Page 30: ...d then insert it firmly into the micro SIM card slot as shown until you hear a click 4 Close the micro SIM card slot cover and turn on your tablet To remove the micro SIM card do the following 1 Turn off the tablet 2 Open the micro SIM card slot cover 22 User Guide ...

Page 31: ...twork Wi Fi is a wireless networking technology that provides network access at distances of up to 100 meters 328 feet depending on the Wi Fi router and your surroundings A Wi Fi connection requires access to a functioning Wireless Access Point WAP also called a hotspot Some hotspots are open to the public but some others implement security features to limit access to specific groups or individual...

Page 32: ...onnect to it To add a Wi Fi network do the following 1 Swipe in from the right edge of the screen to display the charms 2 Tap the Settings charm 3 Tap the network icon A list of available Wi Fi networks is displayed 4 Tap Hidden network 5 Follow the instructions on the screen to add a Wi Fi network Adding a network profile Each location profile stores all the network and Internet configuration set...

Page 33: ...llowing 1 Swipe in from the right edge of the screen to display the charms 2 Tap Settings Change PC settings 3 In the navigation panel tap PC and devices Devices 4 In the Download over metered connections section slide the control to the left to turn it off Sharing your Internet connection You can share your mobile broadband Internet connection with multiple devices To share your Internet connecti...

Page 34: ...the ID of the Bluetooth device 6 Tap Pair Unpairing a Bluetooth device To unpair a Bluetooth device do the following 1 Swipe in from the right edge of the screen to display the charms 2 Tap Settings Change PC settings 3 In the navigation panel tap PC and devices Bluetooth 4 Tap the ID of the Bluetooth device you want to unpair 5 Tap Remove device A notification prompt is displayed 6 Tap Yes 26 Use...

Page 35: ...the system information stored in ThinkPad Tablet Setup Without it no one can change the configuration of the tablet Note The system administrator can set the same supervisor password on many tablets to make administration easier Setting changing or removing a supervisor password Only a system administrator can set change or remove a supervisor password To set change or remove a supervisor password...

Page 36: ... you ordered your tablet might have an embedded security chip a cryptographic microprocessor Setting the security chip The choices offered on the Security Chip submenu under the Security menu of the ThinkPad Tablet Setup program are the following Security Chip Selection select the security chip you want to use Security Chip activate inactivate or disable the security chip Clear Security Chip clear...

Page 37: ...help that comes with the program Protecting data against viruses Your tablet is preinstalled with an antivirus program so you can detect and eliminate viruses The antivirus program is designed to help you detect and eliminate viruses Lenovo provides a full version of antivirus software on your tablet with a free 30 day subscription After 30 days you must renew the license to continue receiving the...

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Page 39: ...tap Update and recovery Recovery 4 In the Refresh your PC without affecting your files section tap Get started 5 Follow the instructions on the screen to refresh your tablet Resetting your tablet to the factory default settings If you want to recycle your tablet or just start over you can reset your tablet to the factory default settings Resetting the tablet will reinstall the operating system rei...

Page 40: ... essentials 3 Press and hold the power button together with the volume up button at the same time to enter the ThinkPad Setup program 4 Tap Startup On the Boot submenu drag USB CD DVD upward until USB CD DVD is shown as the first startup device 5 Tap Save and then tap Yes to save your configuration 6 Tap Restart and follow the on screen instructions to restart the tablet After the tablet restarts ...

Page 41: ...of the screen to display the charms 2 Tap the Search charm 3 Type recovery in the Search field Then tap Create a recovery drive 4 Tap Yes in the User Account Control window to allow the Recovery Media Creator program to start 5 Ensure that you select the Copy the recovery partition from the PC to the recovery drive option Then tap Next Important If you clear the Copy the recovery partition from th...

Page 42: ...rn on the tablet The ThinkPad Tablet Setup program menu opens 2 Tap Startup 3 In the Boot submenu drag the recovery drive to the first place to select it as the boot device 4 Save configuration changes and restart the tablet 5 Follow the instructions on the screen to recover the tablet For more information about the recovery solutions provided by the Windows 8 1 operating system go to http go micr...

Page 43: ...et The ThinkPad Tablet Setup program main menu opens To start the ThinkPad Tablet Setup program from the operating system do the following 1 Swipe in from the right edge of the screen to display the charms 2 Tap Settings Change PC settings 3 In the navigation panel tap Update and recovery Recovery 4 In the Advanced startup section tap Restart now 5 The tablet restarts and a menu is displayed Tap T...

Page 44: ...s section is intended primarily for network administrators Your tablet is designed for manageability so that you can redirect more of your resources to better meet your business objectives This manageability or Total Cost of Ownership TCO enables you to remotely operate client tablets in the same way as you operate your own tablet such as turning on a client tablet formatting hard disk drive and i...

Page 45: ...u can record information about the end users in your network Setting management feature Your network administrator can remotely update the system programs on your tablet from a management console The following requirements must be met Your tablet must be started over the LAN Your tablet must be engaged in a Preboot eXecution Environment Network management software must be installed on the remote a...

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Page 47: ... tools to accommodate your preferences for comfort If your work area is not in an office setting be sure to take special note of employing active sitting and utilizing work breaks Note that there are many ThinkPad product solutions available to help you modify and expand your tablet to best suit your needs Access the Web site http www lenovo com essentials to view some of these options Explore you...

Page 48: ...heft 2 Put your tablet in a protective case when not in use to prevent damage or scratching Travel tips on airplanes If you carry your tablet into an airplane check the following travel tips 1 If you are going to use the wireless service check with the airline for any restrictions before boarding the airplane 2 If there are restrictions on the use of tablets with the wireless feature on an airplan...

Page 49: ...ower button for a few seconds Then wipe the tablet screen with a soft lint free dry cloth to clear stains and smudges Note Do not use screen cleaners household cleaners aerosol sprays solvents alcohol ammonia or abrasives to clean your tablet Protecting the screen with a replaceable film You can purchase a replaceable film to protect the screen from scratching and extend the life of your tablet To...

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Page 51: ...log files when you speak to a Lenovo technical support representative Troubleshooting The problems and solutions described in this section are meant only as a guide They are not definitive problem solving techniques For some problems you might need help from Lenovo your reseller or your service provider When you observe a problem stop operation immediately because taking further action might resul...

Page 52: ... or other media file cannot be played Suggested solution Check and ensure that the media file is not corrupted External device connection problems Problem A connection is not established when you connect the tablet to a computer Suggested solution Ensure that the tablet USB cable you are using is the one that is shipped with your tablet Problem Bluetooth devices cannot be located Suggested solutio...

Page 53: ...on The tablet turned off because the battery is low Connect the ac power adapter to the tablet and charge the battery Message 0199 System Security Security password retry count exceeded Solution This message is displayed if you enter a wrong supervisor password more than three times Confirm the supervisor password and try again To clear the error enter the ThinkPad Tablet Setup Message 2200 Machin...

Page 54: ...utton on again for confirmation If these items are correctly set and the screen remains blank have the tablet serviced Problem When I turn on the tablet only a white pointer is displayed on a blank screen Solution Do the following 1 Turn off the tablet and then turn it on again 2 If you still see only the pointer on the screen use the recovery solutions to restore the system to the factory state I...

Page 55: ...ce warranty Product and parts details Guides and manuals Knowledge base and frequently asked questions If you need to call the Lenovo Customer Support Center go to http www lenovo com support phone for the latest telephone numbers and hours of operation During the warranty period you can get the following services from the Customer Support Center Problem determination Trained personnel are availab...

Page 56: ...n account 2 From the Start screen tap Lenovo Support Community Procedure 2 1 Go to http www lenovo com register and follow the instructions on the screen to create an account 2 Go to http www lenovo com support 3 Tap Community Forums Finding ThinkPad options If you want to expand the capabilities of your tablet Lenovo has a number of hardware accessories and upgrades to meet your needs You can sho...

Page 57: ...For more information about these services go to http www lenovo com essentials Chapter 9 Getting support 49 ...

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Page 59: ...ined by the Bluetooth SIG The following profiles are supported by your Bluetooth card Advanced Audio Distribution Profile A2DP A V Remote Control Profile AVRCP Dial Up Networking Profile DUN File Transfer Profile FTP Generic Access Profile GAP Generic A V Distribution Profile GAVDP Hardcopy Cable Replacement Profile HCRP Headset Profile HSP Hands Free Profile HFP Human Interface Device Profile HID...

Page 60: ...asting areas with electro explosive devices medical implants or body worn electronic medical devices In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organization you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use integrated wireless...

Page 61: ...e will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect th...

Page 62: ...Grenzwerte der EN 55022 Klasse B ein Um dieses sicherzustellen sind die Geräte wie in den Handbüchern beschrieben zu installieren und zu betreiben Des Weiteren dürfen auch nur von der Lenovo empfohlene Kabel angeschlossen werden Lenovo übernimmt keine Verantwortung für die Einhaltung der Schutzanforderungen wenn das Produkt ohne Zustimmung der Lenovo verändert bzw wenn Erweiterungskomponenten von ...

Page 63: ... соответствия ГОСТ Р Модели относящиеся к настоящей серии семейству продуктов и впервые выпущенные в обращение после 14 февраля 2013 года сертифицированы в единой системе сертификации Таможенного Союза на соответствие требованиям применимых Технических Регламентов и маркируются знаком EAC Brazil regulatory notice Ouvir sons com mais de 85 decibéis por longos períodos pode provocar danos ao sistema...

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Page 65: ...e is provided free of charge for home used computers sold after October 1 2003 For details go to http www lenovo com recycling japan Disposing of Lenovo computer components Some Lenovo computer products sold in Japan may have components that contain heavy metals or other environmental sensitive substances To properly dispose of disused components such as a printed circuit board or drive use the me...

Page 66: ...enviarmos as instruções para o correto descarte do seu produto Lenovo Important WEEE information The WEEE marking on Lenovo products applies to countries with WEEE and e waste regulations for example European Directive 2012 19 EU India E Waste Management Handling Rules 2011 Appliances are labeled in accordance with local regulations concerning waste electrical and electronic equipment WEEE These r...

Page 67: ...is Directive In accordance with the European Directive 2006 66 EC batteries and accumulators are labeled to indicate that they are to be collected separately and recycled at end of life The label on the battery may also include a chemical symbol for the metal concerned in the battery Pb for lead Hg for mercury and Cd for cadmium Users of batteries and accumulators must not dispose of batteries and...

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Page 69: ...hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment RoHS recast or RoHS 2 For more information about Lenovo progress on RoHS go to http www lenovo com social_responsibility us en RoHS_Communication pdf China RoHS Turkish RoHS The Lenovo product meets the requirements of the Republic of Turkey Directive on the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electron...

Page 70: ...Ukraine RoHS India RoHS RoHS compliant as per E Waste Management Handling Rules 2011 62 User Guide ...

Page 71: ...ublication Lenovo might make improvements and or changes in the product s and or the program s described in this publication at any time without notice The products described in this document are not intended for use in implantation or other life support applications where malfunction might result in injury or death to persons The information contained in this document does not affect or change Le...

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