Lenovo TAB S8-50 User Guide Please read the safety precautions and important notes in the supplied manual before use. V1.
Chapter 01 Lenovo TAB S8-50 Overview 1-1 Appearance 1-2 Buttons 1-3 Activating/Deactivating the display 1-4 Screen lock/unlock 1-5 Navigation tips 1-6 Home screen 1-7 Status bar 1-8 Recent apps 1-9 Application management 1-10 Entering text Tips • Model & Version
Model Version Lenovo TAB S8-50F WLAN Lenovo TAB S8-50L WLAN+LTE (Data only) Lenovo TAB S8-50LC WLAN+LTE (Voice) • All information labelled with * in this guide refers only to the WLAN + LTE model (Lenovo TAB S8-50L(C) ). • Your Lenovo TAB S8-50 supports LTE Band 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8 and 20. But in some countries, LTE is not supported. To know if your Lenovo TAB S8-50 works with LTE networks in your country, contact your carrier.
1-2 Buttons On/Off button • To turn on your tablet, press and hold this button for about 3 seconds, then release it. • If your tablet is turned on, press this button to deactivate the display. If the display is deactivated, press this button to activate the display. • To turn off your tablet, press and hold this button for about 1 second, then select OK in the Power off pop-up window to shut down your tablet.
Volume controls • Press the Volume up or Volume down button to adjust the volume. 1-3 Activating/Deactivating the display Activating the display With the display deactivated, press the On/Off button on the tablet to activate the display. The tablet's display will then illuminate, indicating that it has been activated. Deactivating the display If you do not need to use your tablet temporarily, you can press the On/Off button to deactivate the display. Your tablet will then enter standby mode to save power.
If you do not need to use your tablet temporarily, you can press the On/Off button for about 1 second to deactivate the display. Your tablet will then be locked, and will enter standby mode. Screen unlock When in standby mode, press the On/Off button on your tablet to activate the display. Then, tap and hold the lock icon and drag the slider over the unlock icon, as shown in the illustration below.
Screen lock pattern setting You can set the screen lock pattern by tapping Settings > Security > Screen lock > Pattern. After this function has been enabled, you will be required to trace a personalised unlock pattern to unlock the screen before you can use your tablet. 1-5 Navigation tips • Back : Return to the previous screen. : Return to the Home screen. • Home : Display recently used apps. • Recent apps • Advanced menu and Settings.
1 - Back 2 - Home 3 - Recent apps 4 - Advanced menu 1-6 Home screen This desktop enables you to quickly view and open all your applications. In the Home screen, you can add widgets and change your wallpaper.
• To add a shortcut to the Home screen, tap and hold the icon of the other screen until it is added to the Home screen. • To change your wallpaper, tap > Wallpaper to choose a wallpaper from Local wallpaper. • To delete something from the Home screen, tap and hold the selected item for about 2 seconds until appears beside the item, then tap area to remove it.
Switching Home screens Your tablet has multiple desktops. Move through screens by sliding your finger across the display. Icons can be moved from one panel to another. 1-7 Status bar System messages, if any, will be displayed in the status bar. Information about WLAN connections and reception, power levels, charging status and other notifications are displayed in the status bar.
1-8 Recent apps Your tablet remembers apps you have used recently. Tap end it. to display a list of your recently used apps. Tap an app from the list to open it.
1-9 Application management Slide your finger on the Home screen to open the applications list. Tap Settings > Apps to manage all your apps.
1. Tap the app you want to uninstall under the DOWNLOADED tab. 2. Tap Uninstall at the top. 3. Tap OK. Stop a running app 1. Tap RUNNING tab. 2. Tap the running app you want to stop. 3. Tap Stop. 4. Tap OK. 1-10 Entering text You can easily enter text from the virtual keyboard directly on the touch screen, such as when adding contact information in the Contacts application, or typing and editing SMS messages. You can input English letters and numeric symbols directly on the touch screen.
• Tap to enter a capital letter. Or tap and hold Tap it again to unlock. • In number input mode, tap number input mode. until it changes into to input symbols and special characters. Tap to turn caps lock on. to go back to Input options • Tap Settings > Language & input to open the KEYBOARD & INPUT METHODS menu. You can select Google Keyboard or Google voice typing in this menu.
Chapter 02 Connecting to the Internet 2-1 Browser 2-1 Browser Network support is required to access the Internet with the web browser. If you have problems accessing your network, please consult your network operator or service provider directly. The web browser in your tablet can access the Internet via a WLAN or LTE network (LTE network does not apply to WLAN version) for business and/or personal use. Tap Browser in the home screen to open the browser.
Exiting the browser Tap on the bottom bar to exit the browser and return to the Home screen. BOOKMARKS: Displays a list of all the web pages that you have added to BOOKMARKS. To add a bookmark, tap to add the current web page to BOOKMARKS. To edit a bookmark, tap and hold the bookmark to open a pop-up window. From the window, you can open, edit, copy, share or delete the selected website, create a shortcut for it, set it as your homepage or perform other operations.
Edit bookmarks: Tap to manage your bookmarks. More options: Tap to display an option list. These options include Refresh, Forward, Homepage, New tab, Save for offline reading, Share page, Find on page, Request desktop site, Page info, Settings and Downloads.
Chapter 03 Applications 3-1 Calendar 3-2 Camera 3-3 Clock 3-4 Email Slide your finger to the left on the Home screen to open the applications list. 3-1 Calendar Tap Calendar in the applications list to open the calendar. New Calendar event Tap in the Calendar view to create a new event. You can also create a new event by tapping and holding a time in the Week or Day view.
page. Day view: Tap an event in Day view to view, edit, delete or share the event. Week view: Tap an event in Week view to view, edit, delete or share the event. Month view: Manage events in the last view from Month view by tapping any date in the Month view. Year view: Tap to view events across a range of years. in the Calendar view to access the calendar for the current day. Tap 3-2 Camera Tap Camera in the applications list to open the camera interface.
Tap to set the camera properties. Exposure Flash HDR Viewing Photos A thumbnail image of the latest taken photo will be displayed on the upper-right corner of the photo interface for about 3 seconds. Tap the image to open the photo-viewing interface. You can set and play photo slideshows. Or tap left on the photo interface to open the photo viewing interface. Photo saving location Gallery in the home screen Any photos you have taken will be saved in the Gallery application.
Or slide left on the video interface, and tap the image to open the video player. Shooting Panoramas Capturing Panorama images to start capturing. Move your tablet slowly. Tap In the panorama interface, tap capturing. The entire panned scene will be captured in one photo. to stop Viewing Photos A thumbnail image of the last photo taken will be displayed on the upper-right corner of the panorama interface for about 3 seconds. Tap the image to open the photo-viewing interface.
To restart an already set alarm, tap When an alarm sounds, drag to to status. to deactivate the alarm, or to to delay it for 5 minutes. 3-4 Email Network support is required to use your tablet's mailbox. If you have problems accessing your network, please consult your network operator or service provider directly. Tap Email in the home screen.
Chapter 04 Settings 4-1 WIRELESS & NETWORKS 4-2 DEVICE 4-3 PERSONAL 4-4 SYSTEM Tap Settings in the applications list to open the Settings interface. 4-1 WIRELESS & NETWORKS This setting module includes: WLAN, Bluetooth, Data usage, *Call settings, and More... (Airplane mode, *Default SMS app, *Tethering & portable hotspot, VPN, *Cellular networks, *Cellular plan, and *Cell broadcasts). WLAN This setting allows you to enable/disable WLAN connections.
The network status icon, indicates that the network requires no password, and can be connected to directly. However, indicates that the network has been encrypted, and can be connected to only after the required password is entered. You can select any network you want from the list. After selecting the network, enter the password and tap Connect to connect directly.
with the manufacturer of the other device to determine whether the device is compatible with your tablet. In some cases, the use of Bluetooth may be restricted. Please consult with local authorities or your service provider. Using applications that require Bluetooth technology or running such applications in the background will consume the battery power of your tablet at a faster rate, and reduce the service life of your battery.
*Cellular networks: This setting module includes Data connection, Data roaming, Preferred networks, Preferred networks type, Access Point Names and Network operators. *How to enable the LTE function: This section explains how to view or edit the Access Point Names (APN) for cellular data services on your tablet. The APN defines the network path for all cellular data connectivity. Incorrect entries in these fields may disable cellular data connectivity.
Settings. Step 2: Tap Step 3: Select WIRELESS & NETWORKS > More... > Cellular networks > Access Point Names. Step 4: Tap .
Step 5: Contact your LTE carrier for your APN settings, access the web linkage, tap the Add button and type them in the text boxes under Edit access point. Step 6: Return to the home screen, and launch the Browser to check if network function is available. 4-2 DEVICE Audio profile Tap Settings > DEVICE > Audio profiles to enter the profile settings interface. The Profile setting include Standard, Silent, Vibrate and Outdoor.
Daydream: This option allows you to set the interactive screen savers. Font size: This option allows you to set the font size from Small, Normal, Large or Huge. Cast screen: You can cast the screen to a TV. Storage Tap Settings > Storage to view internal storage.
4-3 PERSONAL This setting includes: Location, Security, Language & input and Backup & reset. Location access Tap Settings > PERSONAL > Location, you can enable apps to use your location information and select how your tablet determines its location. Security Tap Settings > Security to access security settings, which include: SCREEN SECURITY, ENCRYPTION, *SIM CARD LOCK, PASSWORDS, DEVICE ADMINISTRATION and CREDENTIAL STORAGE.
After you have set and activated the pattern unlock function, the unlock keypad will be displayed whenever the display is to be unlocked. Use your finger to trace your pre-set pattern on the keypad. After the pre-set pattern has been correctly entered, the screen will be unlocked. Tap PIN to input the PIN code (minimum 4 digits) you will use to unlock the display. Tap Password to input the password (minimum 4 characters) you will use to unlock the display.
*SIM CARD LOCK: The SIM card lock protects your SIM card from unauthorised use. The SIM lock programmatically locks the SIM card after more than three failed unlock attempts. PASSWORDS: Under this option, you can decide whether or not your chosen password will be visible when you input it. If the tick box is selected, then the password will be visible. If it is not selected, then your password will only be displayed as ···· when you input it, thereby keeping your password more secure.
Spell checker: Toggle spelling correction on/off. Personal dictionary: You can add new words or terms here to your tablet's dictionary. KEYBOARD & INPUT METHODS: This option allows you to select and set the input methods (including Google Keyboard and Google voice typing.） SPEECH: This option allows you to set the Voice control and search and general settings for text-to-speech output. MOUSE/TRACKPAD: Under this option you can adjust the pointer speed.
Accessibility SERVICES: This option allows you to turn on Talkback. SYSTEM: This option allows you to set a Magnification gestures and a large text, whether to allow the installation of web scripts and to toggle Auto-rotate screen ON/OFF. About tablet Under this option, you can view System Update, Status, Legal information, Model number, Android version, Baseband version, Kernel version, Build number, CPU, RAM, Internal storage etc.
Chapter 05 Appendix 5-1 Important safety and handling information 5-2 Electronic emission notices 5-3 Environmental, recycling, and disposal information 5-1 Important safety and handling information To avoid personal injury, property damage, or accidental damage to the product, read all of the information in this section before using the product. For additional tips to help you operate your device safely, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/safety.
Your device is a sealed unit. There are no end-user serviceable parts inside. All internal repairs must be done by a Lenovo-authorized repair facility or a Lenovo-authorized technician. Attempting to open or modify your device will void the warranty. Built-in rechargeable battery notice DANGER: Do not attempt to replace the internal rechargeable lithium ion battery. Contact Lenovo Support for factory replacement. Plastic bag notice DANGER: Plastic bags can be dangerous.
Display on: Device on Display off: Device off or in screen lock mode Charging devices might become warm during normal use. Ensure that you have adequate ventilation around the charging device. Unplug the charging device if any of the following occurs: The charging device has been exposed to rain, liquid, or excessive moisture. The charging device shows signs of physical damage. You want to clean the charging device.
Warning statement To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for a long period of time. Take care when using your device in a motor vehicle or on a bicycle Always prioritize your safety and the safety of others. Follow the law. Local laws and regulations might govern how you can use mobile electronic devices, such as your device, while you drive a motor vehicle or ride a bicycle.
they reach depends on the amount of system activity and the battery charge level. Extended contact with your body, even through clothing, could cause discomfort or even a skin burn. Avoid keeping your hands, your lap, or any other part of your body in contact with a hot section of the device for any extended time.
FCC Caution The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. IC Caution This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
German Class B compliance statement Deutschsprachiger EU Hinweis: Hinweis für Geräte der Klasse B EU-Richtlinie zur Elektromagnetischen Verträglichkeit Dieses Produkt entspricht den Schutzanforderungen der EU-Richtlinie 2004/108/EG (früher 89/336/EWG) zur Angleichung der Rechtsvorschriften über die elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit in den EU-Mitgliedsstaaten und hält die Grenzwerte der EN 55022 Klasse B ein.
5-3 Environmental, recycling, and disposal information General recycling statement Lenovo encourages owners of information technology (IT) equipment to responsibly recycle their equipment when it is no longer needed. Lenovo offers a variety of programs and services to assist equipment owners in recycling their IT products. For information on recycling Lenovo products, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/recycling. General recycling statement Country-specific information is available at http://www.lenovo.
http://www.lenovo.com/social_responsibility/us/en/sustainability/ptb_india.html.
Chapter 06 Troubleshooting Insufficient memory prompt appears during app installation Please free up some memory and try to install again The touch screen does not work or is not sensitive Please long-press the power key for over 10 seconds to restart Cannot start or system crashed Please charge the battery for half an hour and then long-press the power key for over 10 seconds to restart Press the Reset button behind the micro SD card slot cover, but please be noted that this method should be used caref
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