User Guide

ThinkPad Tablet with Android 4.0

Notes: Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the following:• Safety and Warranty Guide• Regulatory Notice•“Important safety and handling information” on page iii• Appendix C “Notices” on page 89
The Safety and Warranty Guide and the Regulatory Notice have been uploaded to the Web site. To refer tothem, go to http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkPadUserGuides.

Second Edition (May 2012)© Copyright Lenovo 2011, 2012.
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 forth in Contract No. GS-35F-05925.

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Accessories . . . . . .
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Initial setup instructions . . . . . . . . . .
Your Google Account . . . . . . . . . . .
Home screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using Lenovo Launch Zone . . . . . . .
Customizing your Home screens . . . . .
Using the multitouch screen . . . . . . . .
Using the onscreen keyboard . . . . . . . .
Using the ThinkPad Tablet Pen . . . . . . .
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Checking for installed widgets and applications
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Determining which mobile network you are using
Disabling data roaming on mobile networks . .
Limiting mobile data connection to 2G networks
Editing or creating a GSM access point name .
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Viewing pictures and watching videos. . . .
Listening to music . . . . . . . . . . .
Reading books . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Working with Email . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Managing your contacts . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the screen capture function . . . . . . .
Working with USB devices . . . . . . . . . .
Using the micro USB connector . . . . . .
Using the full-size USB connector . . . . .
Using the 3-in-1 media card reader . . . . . .
Using HDMI devices . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using synchronization solutions . . . . . . . .
Sharing your Internet connection . . . . . . .
Importing Wi-Fi profiles from a ThinkPad notebook
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Configuring the wireless network disconnect
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ThinkPad Tablet Keyboard Folio Case . . . .
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Using the ThinkPad Tablet Keyboard Folio Case
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Setting up Microsoft Exchange accounts . . . .
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Locking the tablet screen . . . . .
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Using your tablet more comfortably
Accessibility information . . . . .
Getting updates . . . . . . . . . .
Traveling with your tablet. . . . . . .
Travel tips . . . . . . . . . . .
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Lenovo technical support . . . . . . . . . .
Lenovo user forums. . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Appendix A. Regulatory
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Wireless related information . . . . . . . . .
Location of the UltraConnect wirelessantennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Export classification notice . . . . . . . . . .
Electronic emission notices. . . . . . . . . .
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . .
Industry Canada Class B emission compliancestatement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
European Union - Compliance to theElectromagnetic Compatibility Directive . . .
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Japanese VCCI Class B statement . . . . .
Japan compliance statement for products
which connect to the power mains with rated
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Additional regulatory information . . . . . . .

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Lenovo recycling statement . . . . . . . . .
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Recycling information for Brazil . . . . . . . .
EU WEEE statements . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery recycling information for Taiwan . . . . .
Battery recycling information for the United States
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Battery recycling information for the European
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China recycling information for Waste Electricaland Electronic Equipment (WEEE) . . . . . . .
China substance disclosure table . . . . . . .
Turkish RoHS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ukraine RoHS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Read this first
Be sure to follow the important tips given here to get the most use and enjoyment out of your tablet. Failure
to do so might lead to discomfort or injury, or cause your tablet to fail.

Important safety and handling information
To avoid personal injury, property damage, or accidental damage to your ThinkPad® Tablet (hereafterreferred to as the tablet), read all of the information in this section before using it.
For detailed operating instructions, refer to the ThinkPad Tablet User Guide (this publication). You canaccess the ThinkPad Tablet User Guide by using one of the following methods:• Go to http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkPadUserGuides and follow the instructions on the screen.
• Start your tablet. Touch the applications icon
page. Then, touch the User Guide icon.

on the Home screen to go to the applications

For additional tips to help you operate your tablet safely, go to:
http://www.lenovo.com/safety

Handle your tablet with care:
Do not drop, bend, puncture, insert foreign objects, or place heavy objects on your tablet. Sensitive
components inside might become damaged.
Your tablet screen is made of glass. The glass might break if the tablet is dropped on a hard surface, isthe subject of a high impact, or is crushed by a heavy object. If the glass chips or cracks, do not touchthe 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 tablet 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 yourtablet will void the warranty.
Do not attempt to replace the internal battery:
Replacement of the internal rechargeable battery must be done by a Lenovo-authorized repair facility or a
Lenovo-authorized technician. Lenovo-authorized repair facilities or technicians recycle Lenovo batteries
according to local laws and regulations.
Prevent your tablet and charger from getting wet:
• Do not immerse your tablet in water or leave it in a location where it can get saturated with wateror other liquids.
• Do not use the ThinkPad Tablet AC Charger outdoors.
Use approved charging methods only:
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Tablet on(Display is on)

Tablet off or in screen lock mode
(Display is off)

ThinkPad Tablet Dock (fastest
charging method)

Approved

Approved

ThinkPad Tablet AC Charger

Approved, but the battery will charge
slowlyApproved

ThinkPad Tablet DC Charger

Approved, but the battery will charge
slowlyApproved

A USB connection between the
micro USB connector on the tablet
and a USB connector of a personal
computer or other device thatcomplies with the USB 2.0 standards(slowest charging method)

Might not charge due to USB 2.0
power limits.

Approved

If the power consumption of the tablet
exceeds USB 2.0 power limits, thebattery will discharge to compensate
for the additional power required by
the tablet.

Charging devices might become warm during normal use. Ensure that you have adequate ventilation aroundthe 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.
Lenovo is not responsible for the performance or safety of products not manufactured or approved by
Lenovo.
Prevent hearing damage:Your tablet has a headphone connector. Always use the headphone connector for headphones (also called aheadset) or earphones.
CAUTION:
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 soundpressure 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 tablet complies with EN 50332-2 Sub clause 7. This specification
limits the tablet's maximum wide band true RMS output voltage to 150 mV. To help protect against hearing
loss, ensure that the headphones or earphones you use also comply with EN 50332-2 (Clause 7 limits) for awide band characteristic voltage of 75 mV. Using headphones that do not comply with EN 50332-2 can be
dangerous due to excessive sound pressure levels.
If your tablet came with headphones or earphones in the package, as a set, the combination of theheadphones or earphones and the tablet already complies with the specifications of EN 50332-1. If different
headphones or earphones are used, ensure that they comply with EN 50332-1 (Clause 6.5 Limitation
Values). Using headphones that do not comply with EN 50332-1 can be dangerous due to excessive
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Take care when using your tablet 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 tablet, while you drive a motor vehicle
or ride a bicycle.
Dispose according to local laws and regulations:
When your tablet reaches the end of its useful life, do not crush, incinerate, immerse in water, or dispose ofyour tablet in any manner contrary to local laws and regulations. Some internal parts contain substancesthat can explode, leak, or have an adverse environmental affect if disposed of incorrectly.
See Appendix B “Environmental, recycling, and disposal information” on page 83 for additional information.
Keep your tablet and accessories away from small children:Your tablet contains small parts that can be a choking hazard to small children. Additionally, the glass screen
can break or crack if dropped on or thrown against a hard surface.
Protect your data and software:
Do not delete unknown files or change the name of files or directories that were not created by you;otherwise, your tablet software might fail to work.
Be aware that accessing network resources can leave your tablet vulnerable to computer viruses, hackers,
spyware, and other malicious activities that might damage your tablet, software, or data. It is yourresponsibility to ensure that you have adequate protection in the form of firewalls, antivirus software, andanti-spyware software and keep this software up to date.
Keep electrical appliances such as an electric fan, radio, high-powered speakers, air conditioner, andmicrowave oven away from your tablet because the strong magnetic fields generated by these appliances
can damage the screen and the data on the tablet.
Take precautions with plastic bags:
DANGER
Plastic bags can be dangerous. Keep plastic bags away from babies and children to avoid dangerof suffocation.
Be aware of heat generated by your tablet:
When your tablet is turned on or the battery is charging, some parts might become hot. The temperaturethat they reach depends on the amount of system activity and the level of charge in the battery. 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 tablet for any
extended time.
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) cable and cord notice
WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or cords associated with accessories sold with this productwill expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects orother reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

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Chapter 1. Product overview
This chapter provides an overview of the tablet, including the locations of the connectors and controls, tablet
features, accessories, specifications, and operating environment.

Tablet layout
This topic introduces the tablet hardware features to give you the basic information you will need to start
using the tablet.

Front and side view

Figure 1. ThinkPad Tablet front and side view
1 Power button

12 ThinkPad Tablet Pen storage

2 Headphone or microphone connector

13 ThinkPad Tablet Pen string holes

3 Mini HDMI connector

14 Volume control button

4 Micro USB connector

15 Ambient light sensor

5 ThinkPad Tablet Dock connector

16 Front-facing camera

6 SIM card slot

17 Multitouch screen

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19 Back button

9 Machine type and model label

20 Browser button

10 USB connector

21 Screen rotation lock button

11 Speaker
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Power button

Press and hold the power button for four or five seconds to turn on the tablet. To turn off the tablet, press
and hold the power button for two or three seconds, and then touch OK from the Power off menu.
When the tablet is on, a quick press of the power button locks the tablet. The tablet enters into sleep modein a few seconds. To unlock the tablet, press the power button again to bring up the locked screen, and thenperform the required action or input the correct information.
2 Headphone or microphone connector

Connect headphones to the connector to listen to stereo sound from the tablet or connect a microphone
to record audio or make calls. You also can connect a headset with an integrated microphone that uses a
combined audio/microphone connector.
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Mini HDMI connector

Your tablet has a mini high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) connector, a digital audio and videointerface that can connect a compatible digital audio device or video display such as a high definition
television (HDTV). For more information, see “Using HDMI devices” on page 41.
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Micro USB connector

Use the supplied USB cable to connect your tablet to a personal computer for data transfer. See “Using
the micro USB connector” on page 37.
You also can use the supplied USB cable and the ac charger to charge the tablet when the battery power islow. See “Charging the battery” on page 29.
5 ThinkPad Tablet Dock connector

Use this connector to connect a ThinkPad Tablet Dock. The ThinkPad Tablet Dock is available as an option
from Lenovo at http://www.lenovo.com/accessories/services/index.html. For more information, see “Using
the ThinkPad Tablet Dock” on page 49.
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SIM card slot

Open the cover to access the Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) card slot. Insert a SIM card to establish
a wireless Wide Area Network (WAN) connection. For instructions on how to install the SIM card, see“Installing the SIM card” on page 23.
Note: The SIM card slot is not functional on Wi-Fi-only models.
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Emergency reset hole

If your tablet stops responding and you cannot turn it off or turn it on by pressing and holding the power
button, reset the tablet by inserting a straightened paper clip into the emergency reset hole.
83-in-1 media card reader

Open the cover to access the 3-in-1 media card reader. Install a secure digital (SD) card, a secure digitalhigh capacity (SDHC) card, or a MultiMediaCard (MMC) into the 3-in-1 media card reader for data storage.
See “Using the 3-in-1 media card reader” on page 39 for more information.

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Machine type and model label

The machine type and model label identifies your computer. When you contact Lenovo for help, the machinetype and model number and the system-unit serial number on the label are required to help support
technicians identify your computer.
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USB connector

Open the USB connector cover to access the full-size USB connector. Use the full-size USB connector
to connect a compatible USB device, such as a USB mouse, USB keyboard, or USB memory key. See“Using the full-size USB connector” on page 38.
If your tablet comes with a ThinkPad Tablet Keyboard Folio Case or you have purchased one, use thisconnector to connect the folio case. See “Using the ThinkPad Tablet Keyboard Folio Case” on page 46.
11Speaker

The integrated speaker provides audio output for video and music playback.
12

ThinkPad Tablet Pen storage

If your tablet is shipped with a ThinkPad Tablet Pen or you have purchased one, use the storage slot to store it.
13 ThinkPad Tablet Pen string holes

Use the holes to tether the ThinkPad Tablet Pen to your tablet to avoid losing it.
14

Volume control buttons

Press the volume up or down button to adjust the tablet volume.
15

Ambient light sensor

The ambient light sensor detects the brightness of the environment. The screen brightness automaticallyadjusts depending on the ambient light conditions detected by the built-in ambient light sensor.
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Front-facing camera

Your tablet has a 2-megapixel front-facing camera, which you can use to take pictures, create videos, ormake video calls in collaboration with Web applications. For more information, see “Using the cameras”
on page 34.
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Multitouch screen

Touch the screen to use the controls on the screen including icons, menu items, and the onscreen keyboard.
For more information, see “Using the multitouch screen” on page 13.
18

Home button

Press the Home button to go to the main Home screen at any time.
19

Back button

Press the Back button to return to the previous screen, or to close a dialog box.
20

Browser button

Press the button to open the default browser.
21

Screen rotation lock button

Press the button to disable the screen auto-rotation function. Press again to enable it.

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3Note: You can disable all of the four physical buttons ( 18 Home button, 19 Back button, 20 Browser
button, and 21 Screen rotation lock button) by going to the Android Settings screen and touching Display➙ Disable Physical Buttons.

Back-side view

Figure 2. ThinkPad Tablet back-side view
1 Microphone

3 Rear-facing camera

2 System-status indicator
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Microphone

The built-in microphone captures sound and voice when it is used with an application capable of handlingaudio.
2

System-status indicator

The illuminated dot in the ThinkPad logo on the backside of the tablet works as a system-status indicator.
The system-status indicator is on when the tablet is on and in use. When the tablet is in sleep mode or isturned off, the indicator is off.
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Rear-facing camera

Your tablet has a 5-megapixel rear-facing camera, which you can use to take pictures and create videos. For
more information, see “Using the cameras” on page 34.

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Figure 3. Accessories• ThinkPad Tablet AC Charger: The ac charger consists of two parts, snap-in prongs and a charger head.
Insert the prongs into the charger head to set up the ac charger. Use the ac charger together with the
supplied USB cable to provide ac power to your tablet and charge the battery.
• USB cable: Use the USB cable to connect your tablet to a personal computer for data transfer, or use it
together with the ac charger to charge your tablet.
• ThinkPad Tablet Pen (for some models): If your tablet is equipped with a ThinkPad Tablet Pen, use it
to input text or draw graphics in a natural manner and perform other operations without touching thescreen with your finger. If your tablet is sold without the pen, it is available as an option from Lenovo at
http://www.lenovo.com/accessories/services/index.html. For more information, see “Using the ThinkPad
Tablet Pen” on page 16.

Features
Processor• NVIDIA Tegra 2 dual-core ARM processor
Operating system• Android 4.0
Memory• 1 GB
Internal storage• 16 GB, 32 GB, or 64 GB (depending on the model)
Display• Damage-resistant Corning Gorilla glass• Size: 257 mm (10.1 inches)• Screen resolution: 1280 x 800 pixels• Automatic brightness control• Multitouch technology• Thin Film Transistor Liquid Crystal Display (TFT LCD) technology• Support for battery-powered ThinkPad Tablet Pen input

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5Integrated cameras• Front-facing camera, 2 megapixel• Rear-facing camera, 5 megapixel
Connectors• One mini HDMI connector• One USB 2.0 connector• One micro USB connector• One ThinkPad Tablet Dock connector
Card slot or card reader• SIM card slot
• 3-in-1 media card reader
GPS and wireless features• Wireless LAN• Bluetooth 2.1• Wireless WAN (on some models)• Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite receiverSpecifications
Size• Width: 260.4 mm (10.3 inches)• Depth: 181.7 mm (7.2 inches)• Height: 14 mm (0.55 inches)
Battery• 24.1 Wh 3250 mAh Li-Polymer battery
Power source (ac charger)• Sine-wave input at 50 to 60 Hz• Input rating of the ac charger: 100 V ac to 240 V ac

Operating environment• Maximum altitude without pressurization: 3048 m (10 000 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)• Relative humidity:

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– Operating: 8% to 80%– Storage: 5% to 95%
If possible, place your tablet in a dry, well-ventilated area without direct exposure to sunshine. Do not use orstore your tablet in dusty, dirty areas, or extreme hot or cold areas.

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Chapter 2. Getting started
This chapter helps you quickly start using your tablet.

Initial setup instructions
To use the tablet the first time after you take it out of the box, ensure that you follow the instructions below:
1. Use the supplied USB cable and ThinkPad Tablet AC Charger to connect the tablet to an electrical outlet.
2. Press and hold the power button for four or five seconds to turn on the tablet.
3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the initial setup.
4. Before you use the tablet, fully charge the battery first. It might take three to seven hours to fully
charge the battery. The actual charging time is affected by the initial battery power level. For detailed
information about battery charging, see “Charging the battery” on page 29.

Your Google AccountTo optimize your tablet capabilities, register and sign in to a Google Account to use Google applications,
download applications from Google Play, back up your settings and other data to Google servers, and takeadvantage of other Google services on your tablet.
Note: An Internet connection is required to create or sign in to a Google Account. Ensure that your tablet
has an active Wi-Fi or mobile data connection (2G or 3G) before you register or sign in.
Creating a Google AccountTo create a Google Account, do the following:
1. Open Android Settings and touch Accounts & sync ➙ ADD ACCOUNT.
2. Touch Google Accounts from the account type list.
3. Touch Create account, and then follow the instructions on the screen to create your account.
Adding and removing a Google AccountTo add a Google Account, do the following:
1. Open Android Settings and touch Accounts & sync ➙ ADD ACCOUNT
2. Touch the account type that you want to add.
3. Type your account information and touch Sign in.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen to finish adding the account. All the added accounts are listed on
the Accounts & sync screen.
To remove a Google Account, touch the account from the accounts list on the Accounts & sync screen.
Touch the menu icon

. Then touch Remove account.

Synchronizing your Google Account with your tablet
The changes you make to any added account on the tablet or on the Web can be automatically synchronizedwith each other. By default, the auto-sync function is enabled.
If you want to synchronize your accounts with your tablet manually, do the following:
1. Go to the Accounts & sync settings screen.

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2. Touch the account that you want to synchronize with your tablet.
3. Configure the items that you want to synchronize.
4. Touch the menu icon

. Then touch Sync Now.

Home screens
As the starting points to use your tablet, Home screens display the status of your tablet and provide youwith access to applications.
There are five Home screens. By default, the main Home screen is displayed whenever you turn on yourtablet or press the Home button. Touch a blank area on the screen and slide your finger left or righthorizontally to view the other Home screens.
Note: The available widgets and application shortcuts on Home screens might vary by geographic location.
You can customize the five Home screens to meet your personal preferences. For example, you can change
the main Home screen, add or remove widgets or applications, change the wallpaper, and so on. For more
information, see “Customizing your Home screens” on page 12.

Figure 4. Home screen
1 Google Search

4 Desktop

2 Google Voice Search

5 System bar

3 Applications
1

Google Search: Search for information on the Internet. See “Searching the Internet” on page 33 for more information.

2

Google Voice Search: Search for information on the Internet by speaking. See “Searching the Internet” on page 33 for more
information.

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Applications: Open the application library to view all installed applications and widgets, add applications and widgets
to Home screens, and change the default main Home screen.
4

Desktop

The desktop is the area where you place widgets, application shortcuts, and application folders for yourpersonal convenience.
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System bar

The system bar at the bottom of a Home screen displays status icons, notification icons, the current time,and several device controls:• Back: Go back to the previous screen.

• Home: Return to the main Home screen at any time in any application.

• Recent Apps
: Open a list of thumbnail images of applications you have launched recently. To switch
to an application, touch the thumbnail. To close an application, touch and hold the thumbnail to bring up
the pop-up menu, and then touch Remove from list.
: Display thumbnail images of your favorite applications. Touch a thumbnail to launch• Favorite Apps
the application. To add an application to or remove an application from the Favorite Apps utility, open
the edit view by touching and holding the Favorite Apps icon. Then, follow the onscreen instructions
to perform further operation.
• Time, status, and notification area:
The right side of the system bar displays time, system-status icons, and notification icons.
When you touch the time area, the Status Details panel opens displaying the current time, date, wirelessconnection status, and battery status.
When any notifications are present, the summary is listed below the status details. Touch a notification toview the detailed information.
When you touch anywhere in the Status Details panel, the Quick Settings panel is displayed below thestatus details. Through Quick Settings, you can adjust the display brightness level, enable or disable afeature, such as mobile network connection, Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, Airplane mode, Email sync, screen
orientation, and so on.
To close the Quick Settings panel, touch anywhere else on the screen.

Using Lenovo Launch Zone
By default, a Lenovo-unique widget named Lenovo Launch Zone is displayed at the center of the main Home
screen. Lenovo Launch Zone provides you with easy access to Android settings, notifications for the latest
updates from Lenovo, and customizable launch points to your favorite applications.

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Figure 5. Lenovo Launch Zone

Note: Default applications in Lenovo Launch Zone vary by geographic locations.
1 WatchLaunch the default video player to watch movies or videos.

2 Email

Launch the default e-mail application to read and send e-mails.

3 Android settings

Open the Android Settings screen to configure your tablet settings.

4 ReadLaunch the default e-book reader to read books, magazines, or other written contents.

5 Listen

Launch the default music player, radio player, or music download site to listen to music,
radio broadcasts, or audio books.

6 Lenovo Launch Zone
settings

Open the Lenovo Launch Zone settings screen to change the color of Lenovo Launch
Zone or change the configuration of each launch point.

7 Browser

Open the default browser.

8 Features andmessages

Receive information and tips about your tablet, as well as special offers in configured
categories.
This icon is displayed only when there are unread system notifications from Lenovo.
Touch this icon to view details of the notifications.

Lenovo Launch Zone is fully customizable through the Lenovo Launch Zone settings icon 6 . The five
predefined zones, 1 2 4 5 and 7 , can be changed to launch points for other installed applications. To doso, touch the Lenovo Launch Zone settings icon 6 and change the settings of each zone as you wish.

Customizing your Home screens
Because the Home screens are the starting points for you to use your tablet, you might want to customize
the Home screens to meet your personal preferences. Read this topic to learn how to customize yourHome screens by adding an item to a Home screen, rearranging the Home screens, resetting the main
Home screen, and changing the wallpaper.
Adding an item to a Home screen
To add an application, widget, or other item to a Home screen, do the following:
1. Go to the application library and touch the APPS tab or the WIDGETS tab to select the item thatyou want to add.

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2. Touch and hold the item and drag it to the desired Home screen.
Creating an application folder on a Home screen
If you wish to manage applications on a Home screen by function or by whatever category, create
application folders on the Home screen to group such applications. To create an application folder, simply
drag an application onto another. Then touch the grouped icon and touch and hold Unnamed Folder toname the folder.
Moving a Home screen item
To move an item on a Home screen, do the following:
1. Touch and hold the item you want to reposition until it magnifies and becomes movable. Do not lift
your finger.
2. Drag the item to a new location on the same Home screen and release your finger. If you want to movethe item to another Home screen, hold and drag the item to the left or right outline of another Home
screen until the desired Home screen opens, and then release your finger.
Removing an item from a Home screen
To remove an item from a Home screen, do the following:
1. Touch and hold the item you want to remove until it becomes movable.
2. Drag the item to the Remove icon displayed on the top of the screen.
3. Release your finger when the Remove icon glows red.
Changing the Home screen wallpaper
To change the Home screen wallpaper, do the following:
1. Touch and hold a blank area of a Home screen. A pop-up menu is displayed
2. Touch a source (Gallery, Live Wallpapers, or Wallpapers) to view available wallpapers.
3. Touch the wallpaper you want to use. Then touch Set wallpaper.
Changing the main Home screen
1. Go to the application library and touch the OPTIONS tab.
2. Touch and hold the home icon
, and then drag it to another location above the Home screen that you
want to set as the main Home screen. The selected Home screen is highlighted in green.
3. Release your finger. The selected Home screen becomes the main Home screen.
Reordering the Home screens
If you want to reorder the Home screens, do the following:
1. Go to the application library and touch the OPTIONS tab.
2. Touch and hold a Home screen and drag it to a new location. The target location is highlighted with agreen line.
3. Release your finger. The Home screen is moved to the new location.

Using the multitouch screen
This topic provides instructions on how to use the multitouch screen.

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TouchTap gently on the screen with your fingertip to launch an application, select an item, open a menu, ortype text using the onscreen keyboard.
Touch and holdTouch and hold an object or a blank area on the screen until an action occurs.
Drag
To move an item such as an image and an icon on the screen, touch and hold your finger on the item, moveyour finger to the desired location, and then take your finger off the screen.
Swipe or slideMove your finger in a vertical or horizontal direction on the screen to scroll through Home screens, Web
pages, lists, picture thumbnails, and so on.
Zoom• Zoom out: Move two fingers close together on the screen as if you are picking something up to reducethe view of an image or a Web page.
• Zoom in: Move two fingers apart on the screen to enlarge the view of an image or a Web page.
Double-tap
For some applications, quickly tap twice on the screen to zoom in. Double-tap again to zoom out.
Edit
• To cut or copy text, do the following:
1. Touch and hold the word you want to use until the edit menu is displayed at the top of the screen.
The selected word is highlighted and two selection tabs are displayed under the word.
2. Drag either selection tab to expand or reduce the range of the selected text. If you want to select all
text, touch SELECT ALL from the edit menu.
3. Touch CUT or COPY from the edit menu. The text is saved to the clipboard.
• To paste text, do the following:
1. Touch and hold the area where you want to paste the text that you cut or copied. A pop-up option isdisplayed.
2. Touch PASTE to paste the text.
Rotate the screenYour tablet has a built-in motion sensor that supports the screen auto-rotation feature. By default, thisfeature is enabled. When you rotate the tablet, the screen automatically rotates to landscape or portrait view.
To disable the screen auto-rotation feature, do one of the following:• Press the screen rotation lock button from the right side of your tablet.
• Open the Quick Settings panel and switch off Auto-rotate screen.
• Open Android Settings and touch Display. Then clear the Auto-rotate screen check box.
Note: Some applications do not support the screen auto-rotation feature.

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Using the onscreen keyboard
The onscreen keyboard is displayed automatically anytime you need to type. It automatically rotates to either
the portrait or landscape view based on the tablet orientation. Use the onscreen keyboard to type text,
numbers, symbols, and other characters.
Your tablet is preinstalled with the Android keyboard and the FlexT9 keyboard. You can download more
input methods from Google Play.
Typing text, numbers, symbols, and other characters
When you need to type text, touch the text field to bring up the onscreen keyboard, then touch keys on the
keyboard to type. To close the onscreen keyboard, touch the down arrow iconfrom the system bar.

• For the Android keyboard:
Touch the shift key
to capitalize the character. Double-tap the shift key to make all characters
capitalized. By default, the auto-capitalization function is enabled when you are typing English.
To type numbers and symbols, touch the 123 key

to switch to the numbers and symbols keyboard.

To input text by speaking, touch the microphone key

to start speaking.

• For the FlexT9 keyboard:
Touch the shift key
to capitalize the character. Double-tap the shift key to make all characters
capitalized. By default, the auto-capitalization function is enabled when you are typing English.
To type numbers and symbols, touch the 123 key

to switch to the numbers and symbols keyboard.

If you prefer to input text by writing, touch the pen key

to enable the handwriting mode.

Changing the input method when typing
To change the input method when typing, do the following:• For the Android keyboard:
1. Touch and hold the settings key

to bring up the input method selection dialog box.

2. Touch the desired input method from the list.
• For the FlexT9 keyboard:
1. Touch and hold the 123 key

to bring up the FlexT9 input method selection dialog box.

2. Touch Select Input Method.
3. Touch the desired input method from the list.
Using the onscreen keyboard in other languages
To configure the input language, do the following:
1. Open Android Settings and touch Language & input. All the input methods are listed.
2. Locate the input method you are using and touch the settings icon.

3. Configure the language settings.
4. Touch the back icon

when you are done.

If you have configured multiple languages for the Android keyboard input method, and want to switch toanother language when you are typing text, do the following:
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1. Touch and hold the settings key
on the keyboard or touch the keyboard settings icon
the system bar to bring up the input method selection dialog box.

from

2. Touch the desired language from the list. The selected language is displayed on the space key.
Dictionary
Your tablet has dictionaries in many languages that can be helpful when composing messages anddocuments. The appropriate dictionary is activated automatically when you touch a supported keyboard.
The active dictionary suggests corrections or completes the word while you type. You do not need tointerrupt your typing to accept the suggested word.
• Accepting or rejecting dictionary suggestions
To accept a dictionary suggestion, touch the correct word when the dictionary suggestion is displayed. To
reject a dictionary suggestion, finish typing the word that you want, and then touch the space key.
• Correcting a word using the dictionary suggested corrections
If you misspell a word, the word is underlined with a red line. Touch the misspelled word and a list ofsuggested corrections is displayed. Touch the one that best matches your word. The misspelled word
is replaced.
You also can create your own dictionary by using the Personal dictionary function.
To add a word to your dictionary, Open Android Settings and touch Language & input ➙ Personal
dictionary ➙ Add.
Disabling the onscreen keyboard
If you prefer to use a physical keyboard, just connect an external USB keyboard or a wireless Bluetoothkeyboard to your tablet. The onscreen keyboard is disabled automatically.

Using the ThinkPad Tablet Pen
The battery-powered ThinkPad Tablet Pen enables you to input text in a natural manner, as well as taking
notes, annotating PDF files, and drawing graphics together with applications capable of editing andsketching, such as ezPDF and Notes Mobile.
Some tablets are equipped with a ThinkPad Tablet Pen as a standard feature. For tabletsthat are shipped without the ThinkPad Tablet Pen, you can order a pen from Lenovo at
http://www.lenovo.com/accessories/services/index.html.

Figure 6. ThinkPad Tablet Pen overview

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actions such as touch, touch and hold, drag, and slide. You also can touch an item or a blank area withthe pen tip and then press the active button 1 to imitate a touch-and-hold operation. To drag and drop an
object with the pen, press and hold the action button 1 , touch the object with the pen tip, and thendrag the object to the desired location.
If the battery power runs out, the active button 1 stops functioning. Unscrew the battery cap 2 and remove
it to replace the battery.
When drawing or writing with the pen, hold the pen vertically to achieve the best line quality.
Note: The ThinkPad Tablet Pen uses one AAAA alkaline battery.
Use the pen instead of your finger in the following conditions:• When you need precise and detailed input, such as drawing a picture or using handwriting mode
• When too many elements are crowded on the screen, for example, when you are playing games• If you want to keep your screen free from smudges• If you have long fingernails and it is difficult for you to type
When you are using the ThinkPad Tablet Pen, you can disable the finger interaction with the screen to
avoid accidental input by finger or hand touch. To disable the finger interaction with the screen, do eitherof the following:• Open the Quick Settings panel and switch on Pen only.
• Go to the Android Settings screen and touch Display ➙ Use Pen Only for Touch Events.
Your tablet provides a storage slot and string holes for the ThinkPad Tablet Pen. When you are not using theThinkPad Tablet Pen, store it in the tablet. If you need to use the pen frequently, string the pen to the string
holes to avoid losing it. To locate the storage slot and string holes, see “Tablet layout” on page 1.

Screen lock modeUse the screen lock mode to prevent unauthorized access to your data when the tablet is not in use.
To lock the screen, press the power button once. The screen goes blank and the tablet enters into sleep
mode in seconds.
To unlock the screen, press the power button again to bring up the locked screen. Then touch and drag thelock icon

to the right until it circles the unlock icon.

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If you have an unlock mode set, input the correct information (password, PIN, or pattern) to unlock thescreen. For more information, see “Locking the tablet screen” on page 53.
You cannot perform any work on the tablet while it is in sleep mode. However, if the tablet was playing
music when it was put in sleep mode, the tablet continues playing music while it is in sleep mode and thevolume buttons still function.
From a locked screen, you can perform the following operations without unlocking the screen:• Use the camera to take pictures or videos.
• Check for notification messages.
• While listening to music, manage music tracks and check for music albums.
For the security and power-saving purposes, by default, the tablet is configured to lock the screen
automatically after several minutes of inactivity. If you want to change the duration of inactivity that elapses
before the tablet enters the lock mode automatically, do the following:
1. Open Android Settings and touch Display ➙ Sleep.
2. Select the duration you prefer.
For the longest battery life between charges, select the shortest convenient duration.

Checking for installed widgets and applications
A widget is a small application that you can place on a Home screen to provide quick and easy accessto information, an application, or a function. An application is a software program that enables you to
perform a specific task.
To check for all of your applications and widgets, including those you downloaded from Google Play andLenovo App Shop, touch the applications iconfrom a Home screen to open the application library. Then
touch the APPS tab or the WIDGETS tab to view all items. From the application library, touch an item tolaunch it, or hold and drag an item to add it to the desired Home screen.
The following tables provide brief introduction to some widgets and applications that might be preinstalled
on your tablet.
Note: Some of the listed applications and widgets might not be available on your tablet. Preinstalled
applications and widgets vary by geographic locations and are subject to change.
Table 1. Preinstalled widgets
WidgetDescription

AccuWeather

View the weather information for your location from the Web.

Amazon MP3

Listen to music from the Amazon music library.

Analog clock

View the current time.

App Shop

Access Lenovo App Shop to download applications and games.

Bookmarks

View URLs you have bookmarked as favorites. Touch a bookmark to go to the desired Web site.

Books

Read ebooks from the web-based Google Books service.

CalendarCheck for the date and scheduled events for that date. Touch to open the Calendar application.

Contact

View selected contacts. Touch to easily get in touch with the contact.

EmailView a list of recently received e-mails. Touch to launch the Email application.

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WidgetDescription

Gmail

Check for recently received e-mails from your Gmail account.

Google Search

Search for information on the Internet.

Home screen tips

Read tips on how to perform basic operations with your tablet.

Lock Control

Lock the screen.

Mic Mute Control

Enable or disable the microphone.

Music

Play music or other audio files.

Picture frame

View pictures in the picture gallery.

Slacker Radio

Listen to free radio stations.

Social Touch

View events conducted through various widgets and applications on your tablet, such as
Email, Facebook, and Twitter.

Speaker Mute
Control

Enable or disable the audio output.

Table 2. Preinstalled applications
Application

Description

Absolute

Activate to use the Absolute Computrace persistence technology, which enables a constantconnection to all of the tablets in an IT administrator’s deployment.

AccuWeather

Get the weather information for different locations from the Web.

Amazon Kindle

Find, shop for, download, and read Kindle eBooks from the massive selection.

Amazon MP3

Download or purchase music from the Amazon MP3 store.

App Shop

Browse, download, and install games and applications from Lenovo App Shop.

Arcsync

Back up your documents, photos, music files, and videos to the Arcsync server.

BBC news

View international news and listen to the latest news headlines and BBC World Service radio.

Books

Read books that you have downloaded or copied to your tablet.

Browser

Access the Internet.

Calculator

Perform basic arithmetic operations.

CalendarArrange scheduled events and set reminder.

CameraTake pictures and record videos.

CitrixConnect to your company applications and virtual desktops to check your e-mails, review
documents, and view working resources.

Clock

Set up alarms and display the current time.

Docs To Go

View, edit, and create Microsoft® Word, Excel®, and PowerPoint® files, or view PDF files.

Downloads

Manage downloaded files.

eBuddyChat online with friends through Web-based instant messaging services such as MSN, Yahoo,
Google Talk, and so on.

EmailManage all your e-mail accounts in this single application.

Flash Player Settings
ManagerManage global privacy settings, storage settings, security settings, and automatic notification
settings of the content and applications that run in Adobe Flash Player.

Gallery

View all pictures or videos that you have taken with the cameras.

Gmail

Send or receive e-mails using your Gmail e-mail box.

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Table 2. Preinstalled applications (continued)
Application

Description

Google+Share your thoughts and photos with different groups of people.

Google Search

Search for information on the Internet.

LatitudeView the locations of your friends on Google Map and share or hide your location.

Lenovo Mobility
Manager

Configure IT policies and apply the policies to individual tablets in a working environment.

Maps

Find locations and get directions with Google Maps.

Play StoreBrowse, download, and install applications from Google Play.

McAfee Security

Protect your personal data against viruses and spyware, as well as in the event of loss or theft.

Messaging

Send text messages to your friends, colleagues, and family.

mSpot Movies

Rent your favorite movie to watch it.

mSpot Music

Listen to on-line music or buy music album.

Music

Play music stored on your tablet or music stored on an optionally installed flash media card.

Navigation

Get directions to your destination.

Netflix

Rent movies to watch.

Notes Mobile

Take notes or draw sketches.

ooVoo

Make video calls with your friends, colleagues, and family.

PeopleSave and manage the information of your contacts.

PokeTALK

Make international calls to landline or cellular phone numbers.

PrinterShare for
LenovoPrint pictures and documents to Wi-Fi printers shared on your Local Area Network (LAN) or
remote printers over the Internet.

Settings

Configure your tablet settings.

Slacker

Listen to over 100 free expert-programmed radio stations from every genre or create yourown custom stations.

Social Touch

View events conducted through various widgets and applications on your tablet, such as
Email, Facebook, and Twitter.

Talk

Chat with other Google Talk users.

USB File Copy Utility

Manage and transfer data between a USB storage device and your tablet.

User Guide

View the User Guide in your system default language.

Voice Search

Perform a search by speaking your search terms.

YouTubeView and upload YouTube videos from your tablet.

Zinio

Purchase and view digital magazines from Zinio.

Downloading games and applications
To extend the functionality of your tablet, download and install additional applications from Google Playand Lenovo App Shop. Both Google Play and Lenovo App Shop provide an easy and quick way for you toshop for games and mobile applications.
Downloading games and applications from Google PlayTo download or buy an application or a game from Google Play, do the following:
1. Open the application library and touch the Play Store icon.

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2. Sign in to Google Play with your Google Account. If you do not have a Google Account, follow the
instructions on the screen to create an account.
3. If you are launching this application for the first time, read the terms and conditions and touch Accept.
The Google Play screen is displayed.
4. Scroll and browse listed applications or games to locate the desired application or game. Touch theapplication or game to view detailed information.
5. On the application details screen, touch Download or Buy and follow the instructions on the screen to
start the download and installation. The downloading icon is displayed on the system bar.
6. When the download finishes, touch the time area from the system bar to bring up the notification
messages.
7. Touch the installed application on the list and follow the instructions on the screen to use it.
Downloading games and applications from Lenovo App Shop
To download or buy an application or a game from Lenovo App Shop, do the following:
1. Open the application library and touch the Lenovo App Shop icon.
2. Scroll and browse listed applications or games to locate the desired application or game.
3. Touch the application or game, and then follow the instructions on the screen to download and install it.

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Chapter 3. Wireless networks and devices
Your tablet can connect to a variety of networks and devices, including mobile networks (2G or 3G), Wi-Fi
data networks, and Bluetooth devices.
Note: Some tablet models can connect to both mobile networks (2G or 3G) and Wi-Fi networks, while others
can connect to Wi-Fi networks only. If your tablet supports Wi-Fi connection only, the information related
to mobile networks does not apply to your tablet.

Installing the SIM card
If your tablet supports mobile network connection, it might require a SIM card to connect to a mobile
network. Depending on the country of delivery, the SIM card might be shipped with your tablet or you needto purchase one from the service carrier.
Attention: When installing or removing the SIM card, do not touch the SIM card metal connectors. As
a precaution, always hold your tablet in your hand before you install or remove the SIM card to avoid
electrostatic discharges.
To install a SIM card, do the following:
1. Turn off the tablet by pressing the power button for a few seconds, and then touch OK from the Poweroff menu.
2. Open the SIM card slot cover and locate the SIM card slot. To locate the SIM card slot, see “Tablet
layout” on page 1.
3. Hold the SIM card with the metal contacts facing down, and then insert it firmly into the SIM card slot
until you hear a click.

4. Close the SIM card slot cover and restart your tablet.
To remove the SIM card, after you turn off the tablet, push the SIM card inward until you hear a click. The
SIM card ejects. Gently slide the SIM card out of the slot.

Determining which mobile network you are using
For some networks, you can check the network name to see which mobile network you are using.

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To check the network name, Open Android Settings and touch Mobile networks.

Disabling data roaming on mobile networks
Disable the data roaming function to avoid unwanted charges when you are traveling with your tablet toareas covered by other carriers’ mobile networks.
To disable the data roaming function, Open Android Settings and touch Data usage. Then switch off
Mobile data.

Limiting mobile data connection to 2G networks
If your battery power is low and you are unable to charge the battery, limit the mobile data connection to a
2G network to extend your battery life. A slower network connection consumes less power.
Note: When you are connected to a 2G network, you might want to postpone activities that transmit a lot of
data, such as sending, uploading, or downloading pictures or videos, until you can charge your battery andconnect your tablet to a faster mobile network or other wireless network.
To limit data connection to a 2G network, open Android Settings and touch Mobile networks ➙ Use
only 2G networks

Editing or creating a GSM access point name
If your tablet connects to a Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) mobile network (2G or 3G),and you need to edit the settings for an existing access point name (APN) or create a new APN, you mustobtain the APN and detailed settings from your service carrier.
To edit or create a new APN, do the following:
1. Open Android Settings and touch Mobile networks ➙ Access Point Names.
2. Touch an existing APN to edit it or touch New APN to create a new one. Enter the APN settings that you
obtained from your carrier by touching each setting that you need to edit.
3. When you are finished, touch Save.

Connecting to a mobile data network
A SIM card is required to connect to a mobile network. Refer to “Installing the SIM card” on page 23 for
instructions on how to install a SIM card.
Note: Some tablets support access to Wi-Fi networks only. See “Connecting to a Wi-Fi network” on page
25 for instructions on connecting to a Wi-Fi network.
Depending on your tablet model and place of purchase, you might be guided to connect to your mobile
network as soon as you turn on the tablet for the first time and configure the initial setup. During the initial
setup, if a SIM card is detected, you are given the option to activate your mobile network account.
If you chose not to activate your account at that time, you can activate your mobile network account after
you install a SIM card by doing the following:
1. Open Android Settings. Touch Data usage and switch on Mobile data.
2. Touch Mobile networks ➙ Activate device and follow the instructions on the screen to activate yourmobile network account and connect to the mobile network..
To manually select a network, do the following:
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1. Open Android Settings and touch Mobile networks ➙ Network operators ➙ Search networks. The
list of mobile data networks currently available is displayed.
2. Touch a network from the network list, and then follow the instructions on the screen to establish
the connection.
Note: If you use a mobile data network, you might have to sign up for a data plan with your service carrier inyour area. With some carriers, you can choose a data plan, track your data usage, and change or cancel
your plan. With some plans you pay based on the amount of data used, while with other plans you pay a
fixed fee for unlimited data use.

Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
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. You can connect any ThinkPad Tablet toa Wi-Fi network.
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 individuals.
Note: The range and quality of the Wi-Fi signal is affected by the number of connected devices, theinfrastructure, and the objects through which the signal is transmitted.
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
To establish a Wi-Fi network connection, do the following:
1. Open Android Settings and switch on Wi-Fi. A list of available networks is displayed.
2. Touch a Wi-Fi network to connect to it. If the network is secured, type the required password or othercredentials.
Your tablet supports the proxy feature for Wi-Fi connection. The proxy feature enables you to access more
Web-based source and browse Internet more securely. If you want to configure the proxy settings when you
are connecting to a Wi-Fi network, select the Show advanced options check box. For more information
about proxy settings, consult your IT administrators.
When you are connected to a Wi-Fi network, touch its name on the Wi-Fi settings screen for details about
the speed, security, address, and related information.
Adding a Wi-Fi network
If you want to access a Wi-Fi network that does not broadcast its network name (also called a service set
identifier or SSID), you must add that Wi-Fi network before you can connect to it.
To add a Wi-Fi network, do the following:
1. Turn on Wi-Fi first.
2. Open Android Settings and touch Wi-Fi ➙ ADD NETWORK.
3. Type the required information for the network.
4. Touch Save. The information about the network is saved. The Wi-Fi connection will be establishedautomatically the next time you come within the range of this network.
Disabling an automatic Wi-Fi connection
If you do not want the tablet to automatically connect to a specific Wi-Fi network that you had previously
configured, do the following:
1. Open Android Settings. Switch on Wi-Fi if it is disabled.
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2. Touch the name of the Wi-Fi network.
3. Touch Forget. The details of the Wi-Fi network are erased.

Using Bluetooth devices
Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology. Use Bluetooth to establish a wirelessconnection with another Bluetooth-enabled device over a distance of about 10 m (32.8 ft), such as aBluetooth keyboard or headset.
Enabling and disabling the Bluetooth function
To enable or disable the Bluetooth function, do either of the following:• Open the Quick Settings panel and switch Bluetooth to ON.
• Open Android Settings and switch Bluetooth to ON.
When enabled, the Bluetooth icon is displayed on the system bar. When you are not using Bluetooth, turn it
off to extend the battery life.
Changing the Bluetooth name of your tablet
Your tablet has a generic Bluetooth name by default, which is visible to other devices when you are trying toconnect to them. You can change this name to your preference to make it more recognizable to you.
To change the name, do the following:
1. Open Android Settings and turn on Bluetooth if it is disabled.
2. Touch Bluetooth.
3. Touch the menu icon

and touch Rename tablet.

4. Type a new name, and then touch Rename.
Pairing with a Bluetooth device
To exchange data with another Bluetooth device, pair your tablet with the Bluetooth device by doing thefollowing:
1. Open Android Settings and turn on Bluetooth if it is disabled.
2. Touch SEARCH FOR DEVICES. A list of device IDs is displayed.
3. Touch the ID of the Bluetooth device you want to pair with and follow the instructions on both devices topair them.
4. When the pairing is successful, the device is listed under PAIRED DEVICES.
Transferring data between your tablet and a Bluetooth device
After you pair your tablet to a Bluetooth device, you can transfer data between your tablet and the device.
To send a file to the paired Bluetooth device, do the following:
1. Touch and hold the desired item to bring up the options menu.
2. Touch the share icon

or Send, then touch Bluetooth.

3. Receive the file at the connected Bluetooth device. Consult the documentation that came with theconnected Bluetooth device for information on how to receive a file.
To receive a file from a connected Bluetooth device, do the following:

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1. Send the file to your tablet through Bluetooth from the connected Bluetooth device. For detailed
instructions on how to send a file, consult the documentation that came with the connected Bluetooth
device.
2. A message is displayed to inform you that there is an incoming file through Bluetooth, and the icon
is displayed on the system bar of your tablet.
3. Touch the icon from the system bar to bring up the notification message.
4. Touch the notification message. A File transfer dialog box is displayed.
5. Touch Accept to receive the file.
6. When the file is completely received, the icon
is displayed on the system bar and a notification isdisplayed, informing you that the file has been received.
7. Touch the icon
Bluetooth.

and then touch the notification message to open a list of files received through8. Touch the desired file and follow the instructions on the screen to open it.
To check all the files that you received through Bluetooth, do the following:
1. Open Android Settings and turn on Bluetooth if it is disabled.
2. Touch Bluetooth.
3. Touch the menu icon

and touch Show received files. A list of received files is displayed.

Unpairing a Bluetooth device
To unpair a Bluetooth device, do the following:
1. Open Android Settings and touch Bluetooth.
2. Locate the paired Bluetooth device and touch the settings icon.

3. Touch Unpair to erase all pairing information for that device.

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Chapter 4. Battery and ac power
This chapter provides instructions on how to charge the battery, how to extend the battery life between
charges, and how to view the battery status.

Charging the battery
Your tablet is shipped with a ThinkPad Tablet AC Charger to charge your tablet from any standard ac
power outlet.
Note: The battery is not fully charged when shipped.
To charge the battery, do the following:
1. Insert the snap-in prongs into the charger head. Make sure that the connection is secure.

Figure 7. Installing the ac charger

2. Connect one end of the USB cable to the ac charger and the other end to the micro USB connector on
the tablet.

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Figure 8. Connecting the ac charger with the tablet

3. Plug the ac charger into a standard ac power outlet.
4. Disconnect the ac charger from your tablet when the battery power is full, or leave the ac charger
connected to operate from ac power.
Alternatively, you can use any of the following charging methods to safely recharge the internal battery of
your tablet:
Charging method

Tablet on(Display is on)

Tablet off or in screen lock mode
(Display is off)

ThinkPad Tablet Dock (fastest
charging method)

Approved

Approved

ThinkPad Tablet AC Charger

Approved, but the battery will charge
slowlyApproved

ThinkPad Tablet DC Charger

Approved, but the battery will charge
slowlyApproved

A USB connection between the
micro USB connector on the tablet
and a USB connector of a personal
computer or other device thatcomplies with the USB 2.0 standards(slowest charging method)

Might not charge due to USB 2.0
power limits.

Approved

If the power consumption of the tablet
exceeds USB 2.0 power limits, thebattery will discharge to compensate
for the additional power required by
the tablet.

Attention: Use only Lenovo approved chargers. Unauthorized chargers could cause severe damage toyour tablet.

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Extending the battery life between charges
When you are traveling outdoors with your tablet and the ac power is not available, you can extend thebattery life by doing the following:• Turn off Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and GPS when not in use.
To turn off Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and GPS, do the following:
1. Touch the time area from the system bar to open the Status Details panel.
2. Touch anywhere in the panel. The Quick Settings panel is displayed.
3. Either switch on Airplane mode to disable all wireless connections, or switch off Bluetooth, Wi-Fi,
and GPS to disable the features.
• Turn off automatic synchronization for Gmail, Calendar, Contacts, and other applications if you do
not need them.
To turn off the automatic synchronization function, Open Android Settings and touch Accounts & sync.
Then switch off the auto-sync function from the top-right corner.
• Lower the brightness of your screen.
Follow either of the following procedures to lower the brightness level of your screen:– Open the Quick Settings panel. Locate the screen brightness icon and then drag the slider to the left tolower the screen brightness.
– Open Android Settings and touch Display ➙ Brightess. Drag the slider to the left to lower the screen
brightness.
• Turn off the screen when the tablet is temporarily not in use.
Press the power button to turn off the screen.
• Power off your tablet if the tablet will not be used for a while.
To turn off your tablet, do the following:
1. Press and hold the power button until the Power off menu is displayed.
2. Touch OK.

Checking the battery status
Get the approximate status of your battery at any time by checking the battery status icon on the system bar.
To check for the accurate status, touch the battery status icon from the system bar to open the Status Details
panel. The remaining battery power percentage is displayed in the panel.
You also can get much more detailed battery status by doing the following:
1. Open Android Settings and touch About tablet.
2. Touch Battery to check which applications are consuming battery power.
If you have used your tablet for a long time, check the battery condition and determine if the battery should
be replaced with a new one by doing the following:
1. Open Android Settings and touch About tablet ➙ Status.
2. If Battery condition shows Poor, contact Lenovo for further instructions. The battery might need tobe replaced with a new one.

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Chapter 5. Using your tablet
This chapter provides instructions on how to use some basic applications and many of your tablet’s features.

Browsing the Internet
Use the browser to surf the Internet and search for information on the Web.
Note: If you choose to use a mobile data network, you might have to sign up for a data plan with yourservice carrier in your area. With some carriers, you can choose a data plan, track your data usage, andchange or cancel your plan. With some plans you pay based on the amount of data used, while with otherplans you pay a fixed fee for unlimited data use.

Using the browser
To open the browser, do one of the following:• Touch the Browser icon from the predefined Lenovo Launch Zone.
• Press the Browser button on the right side of your tablet.
• Open the application library and then touch Browser.
When the browser opens, use the following controls to navigate the Web, manage bookmarks, configure thebrowser’s settings, and so on:•

Back: Go back to the previous Web page.

•

Forward: Go forward to a recently visited Web page.

•

Refresh: Refresh the current Web page.

•

Bookmark: Bookmark the current Web page.

•

Search: Use Google Search to search for information.

•

Bookmarks: View all bookmarks and the browsing history.

For more options, touch the menu icon.

Searching the Internet
By typing or speaking, you can use Google Search or Google Voice Search to search for information on theWeb.
Google Search
To search by typing, do the following:
1. From a Home screen, touch the Google Search icon.
2. Type a keyword or other text using the onscreen keyboard. As you type, the search results that fully or
partially match the text being typed are displayed on a menu below the search box.
3. Do one of the following:• Touch one of the search results displayed on the menu.

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• Finish typing and then touch the enter key on the Android keyboard (or touch Go if you are using
the FlexT9 keyboard).
Google Voice Search
You also can search for information on the Web with Google Voice Search.
To search by speaking, do the following:
1. From a Home screen, touch the Google Voice Search icon.
2. Touch Speak now and speak the name or keyword of the item you want to search.
3. When you finish speaking, Google Voice Search analyzes your speech and the browser opens,displaying the search results.
Note: If Google Voice Search cannot understand what you say, it presents a list of similar-sounding
search terms, which you can touch to continue to search.

Using your tablet for entertainment
Use your tablet to take pictures and videos, listen to music, watch movies, and read books.

Using headphones or earphones
Your tablet has a headphone connector that you can use for a variety of listening devices such as
headphones, earphones, and ear buds. Listening with the volume turned up too high for too long can lead tohearing loss. The symptoms of hearing damage might be progressive and not noticed at first.
Take the following precautions:
1. Limit the amount of time you use headphones, earphones, ear buds, or other devices that provide
sound directly into your ears.
2. Avoid using high volume to block surrounding noise.
3. Decrease the volume if you are unable to hear people speaking around you.
4. To ensure that sound pressure levels do not exceed a safe level, use headphones, earphones, or ear
buds that comply with EN 50332-2 (Clause 7 Limits).

Using the camerasYour tablet has two cameras, a front-facing camera and a rear-facing camera. Each camera has anauto-focus feature that enables you to capture high-quality pictures and videos. The rear-facing camera also
includes a panorama mode that enables you to take a single image encompassing a wide range scene.
To use a camera, open the application library and touch Camera. When the Camera application opens, takepictures or videos by using the following controls:•

Shutter or record icon: Touch to take a picture or start recording a video. A thumbnail of the last taken
picture or video is displayed on the top-right corner.

•

Camera mode: Use the camera to take pictures.

•Video mode: Use the camera to record videos.

•Panorama mode: Take pictures encompassing a wide range scene in this mode.

•

Camera switch: Switch between the front-facing camera and the rear-facing camera.

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Zoom: Touch and hold this icon, then slide to zoom in and out.
Camera settings: Access additional icons to set exposure, flash, focus, scene mode, white balance,and other settings.

Viewing pictures and watching videos
Gallery stores all your pictures and videos that you have taken with your camera, as well as the ones you
downloaded or copied from other source.
To view your pictures and videos, go to the application library and touch Gallery. All your picture and video
albums are listed on the screen. Use the following onscreen controls to manage or view your picturesand videos:•: View pictures in a slide-show mode.

•: Share the picture or video through e-mail, Bluetooth, or an application.

•: Delete the picture or video.

• For more options, touch the menu icon.

In addition to playing videos that are stored on your tablet, you also can watch movies online directly using
one of the preinstalled video applications, such as mSpot Movies and YouTube.
Note: The Android video player supports limited video formats. If your video files cannot be read by theAndroid video player, try the preinstalled Lenovo video player or other video applications you downloaded.

Listening to musicYour tablet is preinstalled with the several on-line music applications, such as Amazon MP3 and mSpot
Music. These applications enable you to listen to, download, or purchase music from the Web.
To listen to music stored on your tablet, launch the preferred music application from the application library.
Note: Music applications can find your music files anywhere you put them on your tablet.
You can return to the playback screen from any other application by opening the notifications panel andtouching the ongoing music notification. To open the notification panel, touch any notification icon from thenotification area.

Reading books
To read on-line books and magazines, touch Read from the predefined Lenovo Launch Zone to launch thedefault e-book reader application, or go to the application library to open other e-book readers that you havedownloaded from Google Play or Lenovo App Shop.
If you want to read documents that are stored on your tablet, use the Docs To Go application. It enables you
to read PDF files, Microsoft Word documents, Excel worksheets, and PowerPoint files.

Working with EmailUse the Email application to read and send e-mails and manage all your e-mail accounts.
You also can set up a Microsoft Exchange account to read and write your work e-mails as you do on acomputer. For more information, see Chapter 7 “Using your tablet within an enterprise” on page 51.

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Setting up your Email accountTo set up an Email account, do the following
1. Touch Email from the application library.
2. Type the e-mail address and password of the e-mail account you want to add and then touch Next orManual setup.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen to set up your Email account.
Note: If you do not have any e-mail account, register one using Gmail or other applications.
Reading an e-mail1. Launch the Email application.
2. If you have multiple e-mail accounts, touch the e-mail address from the top-left corner to bring up a listof accounts you have added. Then, touch an e-mail box.
3. Touch an e-mail to read it.
Sending an e-mailIf you want to reply to a received e-mail, touchorfrom the top of the received e-mail.

If you want to compose a new e-mail, do the following:
1. Touch the new e-mail icon.

2. Type the recipient’s e-mail address and the subject, then compose your message. If you want to
add CC or BCC addresses, touch +CC/BCC.
3. Touch Send to send the e-mail.
Managing accounts
To manage your accounts, do the following:
1. Touch the menu iconfrom any e-mail account view.

2. Touch Settings. The Settings screen is displayed.
3. Perform the following actions base on your demand:• Touch Add account to add more accounts to the Email application.
• Select an account form the account list and touch Remove account to delete the account.
• Touch an account form the account list and configure the account settings.

Managing your contacts
The People application links and integrates all the contacts of your Google Accounts and corporate accountin one application and enables you to reach everyone in a quick and easy way. When you first sign into
your Google Account or the corporate account, the existing contacts are synchronized with the People
application, and they will auto-sync whenever you make changes. All the contacts information in yourPeople application is available for Gmail, Google Talk, Google+, Messaging, and other applications thatneed contacts information.
To view your contacts, go to the application library and touch People. All the contacts are listed on thescreen. Contacts who are currently online and accessible from Google Talk or other networks are marked
with a green dot.
To manage or use your contacts, do the following:

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.

• To edit a contact, touch the contact from the contact list, and then touch.

• To delete a contact, touch the contact from the contact list, touch the menu icon
Delete.

, and then touch• To import contacts from or export contacts to a flash media card or a USB key, touch the menu icon
and touch Import/export. Then follow the onscreen instructions to finish the operation.
• To send an e-mail to a contact, touch the contact from the contacts list and touch the e-mail address.
• To share a contact, touch the contact from the contacts list, touch the menu icon
, and then touch
Share to share the contact information with your friends through e-mail or Bluetooth.

Using the clock
Use the Clock application to display the date and time in large characters on your screen and to set alarms
to sound once or on a repeating schedule.
Setting date and time
By default, your tablet automatically synchronizes the date and time with the Internet. If you want to set thedate and time manually, do the following:
1. Open Android Settings and touch Date & time ➙ Automatic date & time to disable theauto-synchronization function.
2. Touch Set date, Set time, Select time zone, and other items to set up date and time.
Setting an alarm
To set an alarm, do the following:
1. Launch the Clock application.
2. Touch Set alarm and touch Add alarm to set the alarm time.
3. Configure the alarm settings and touch OK.

Using the screen capture function
The Android 4.0 operating system makes it easy for you to save useful onscreen information and shareimages of what you see on the screen by taking screen captures.
To take a screen capture, press the power button and the volume down button simultaneously and holdfor two seconds. This action automatically saves the screen capture to the image gallery. You can thenopen the image gallery to edit or share the image.

Working with USB devices
You tablet has a micro USB connector and a full-size USB connector to connect USB compatible devices.
Read this topic to learn how to use each connector to connect different devices.

Using the micro USB connector
Use the micro USB connector together with the supplied USB cable to connect your tablet to your personal
computer to charge the tablet battery, transfer files, or share your mobile data connection.

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When the tablet is connected to your computer through the micro USB connector, a menu is displayed onyour tablet with the following options:• Low-power charge only. Please turn off your tablet's screen.
If you choose this option, turn off the tablet screen by briefly pressing and releasing the power button.
• Transfer files (MTP) or Transfer files (PTP) (depending on your configuration of the micro USB
connection settings)
Touch this option if you want to copy or move pictures, documents, and other data files from or to yourcomputer. See “Using synchronization solutions” on page 41.
Note: The picture transfer protocol (PTP) supports only the transfer of pictures.
Note: If you ever set up a screen unlock password, PIN, or a pattern, after you touch any of the options, youare prompted to type the password or PIN, or draw the pattern to continue with the operation.
If you do not want this pop-up menu to be displayed each time you connect the tablet to a computer,disable it by doing the following:
1. Open Android Settings and touch Storage.
2. Touch the menu icon

. Then touch USB computer connection.

3. Touch any option except Ask on connection.

Using the full-size USB connector
Use the full-size USB connector to connect a compatible USB device, such as a USB mouse, USB keyboard,or USB memory key. To locate the full-size USB connector on your tablet, see “Tablet layout” on page 1.
Note: The full-size USB connector is compatible with the USB 2.0 standard.
Working with USB storage devices
If you connect a USB storage device to your tablet, use the USB File Copy Utility application to copy files
from one device to another, delete files, view file details, and view available space on the storage device.
When a USB storage device is connected to your tablet, a pop-up message is displayed asking you if
you want to start the USB File Copy Utility application. Touch Start Utility to launch the USB File Copy
Utility application. Otherwise, touch Don’t start.
After you touch Start Utility from the pop-up menu, the USB File Copy Utility screen opens, displaying thecontents stored on both the tablet internal storage and the connected USB storage device.
To copy an item between your tablet and the USB device, do the following:
1. Touch the name of the desired storage device from the location bar to open the file list for that device.
2. Touch the names of the desired files. When selected, a green check is displayed in the bottom-leftcorner of the file.
3. Touch Copy. A message box opens, displaying a list of available storage locations.
4. Touch a location. The files are copied to the desired location.
Note: Even if you do not connect a USB storage device to your tablet, you can use the USB File Copy Utility
application to manage files on your tablet and on an installed flash media card.
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1. Open Android Settings and touch Storage ➙ Unmount USB storage.
2. Unplug the USB device safely.
Working with a USB keyboard or USB mouse
If you are accustomed to using a traditional physical keyboard, you can connect a USB keyboard to yourtablet. When connected, the onscreen keyboard is disabled automatically and you can start using theUSB keyboard immediately.
Keyboards can also be set up through the ThinkPad Tablet Dock’s USB connector and Lenovo
offers both a ThinkPad USB Keyboard with Trackpoint® and a ThinkPad Edge wireless keyboard
and mouse combo that can connect through this port. To purchase these options, go to
http://www.lenovo.com/accessories/services/index.html.
For information about using a ThinkPad Tablet Keyboard Folio Case option, see “Using the ThinkPad Tablet
Keyboard Folio Case” on page 46.
You also can connect a USB mouse to the tablet. As soon as you connect a USB mouse to the tablet, apointer is displayed on the tablet screen indicating that the mouse is activated and ready for use.

Using the 3-in-1 media card readerYour tablet has a 3-in-1 media card reader that supports the following cards:• MultiMediaCard (MMC)• Secure Digital (SD) card
• Secure Digital High-Capacity (SDHC) card, FAT32 format, up to 32 GB
Use any one of these cards to extend the storage capability of your tablet. You also can use these cards toshare data with a computer or other devices that support these card formats.
To locate the 3-in-1 media card reader, see “Tablet layout” on page 1.
Inserting a flash media card
Attention: Before handling a flash media 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 insert a flash media card into the 3-in-1 media card reader, do the following:
1. Open the card reader cover and locate the 3-in-1 media card reader.
2. Make sure that the metal contacts of the card are facing down and pointing toward the tablet.
3. Insert the card firmly into the 3-in-1 media card reader until you hear a click. The card might stop
before it is completely installed into the card reader.

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Accessing data on your flash media card
When a flash media card is inserted into the 3-in-1 media card reader, a pop-up message is displayed
asking if you want to display the contents on the card. To display the contents, touch Start Utility. The
USB File Copy Utility application launches and you can move files between the tablet and the media card.
Otherwise, touch Don’t start.
Removing a flash media card
To remove a flash media card, do the following:
1. Open the slot cover.
2. Push the flash media card inward a little until you hear a click; then, release it. The flash media card
pops out.
3. Gently slide the card out of the card reader.

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Securing your flash media card
To protect the information from unauthorized access, you can encrypt your flash media card. Refer to“Encrypting the flash media card” on page 54 for more information.

Using HDMI devices
Your tablet has a mini HDMI connector that you can use to connect an external display for video output. To
locate the mini HDMI connector, see “Tablet layout” on page 1.
To use an external display for video output, you have to enable the Attached display function first from the
Quick Settings panel.
When you connect an external display to your tablet through the HDMI connector, your tablet screen image
is automatically mirrored on the external display at the highest resolution that the device supports.
If you attach an external display while you are playing a video, the video output is displayed on the external
display in a full-screen landscape mode, but the video playback controls are displayed on your tablet.
To disable the image output on the attached display, disconnect the external display from your tablet.

Using synchronization solutions
By using synchronization solutions, you can easily transfer files between your tablet and your computer,and back up your personal information, working documents, media files, and other information with acloud-based application.
Synchronizing files between your tablet and computer
Your tablet supports the Windows® Device Stage feature, which enables you to synchronize media files
and documents between a mobile device and a personal computer. Connect your tablet to your computer
through the supplied USB cable to use this synchronization solution.
By default, the micro USB connection setting of your tablet is set as Media device (MTP). When the tablet isconnected to your computer for the first time, as soon as the necessary drivers are installed, the Device
Stage window is displayed on the computer for you to perform the following tasks:• Synchronize pictures, videos, and music stored on your computer with your tablet.
• Manage the media files stored on your tablet.
• Use your computer to view files and folders on your tablet.
• Copy pictures and videos from your tablet to your computer.
• Download and install the Docs To Go program on your computer to synchronize Microsoft office
documents between your computer and your tablet.
• Name your tablet and set up how you want your tablet to work with the Windows operating system.
Notes:• Some of the task options might not be available on your computer. Available options vary by the Windows
operating system and the Windows operating system version.
• If you change the micro USB connection setting to Camera (PTP), then only pictures and videos canbe synchronized.
• On subsequent USB connections, a minimized task icon
the icon to bring up the Device Stage window.

is displayed on the Windows task bar. Click

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Using cloud-based synchronization application
Your computer also might be preinstalled with a could-based synchronization application, Arcsync. The
cloud technology enables the application to store massive resources, software, and information on aremote cloud server. Those stored resources, software, and information are the so-called cloud. Througha cloud-based application or a Web browser, users can access the cloud and view or download needed
information, as well as uploading files and information to the cloud server.
If your tablet is preinstalled with Arcsync, touch Arcsync from the application library to launch it. When the
Arcsync application opens, you can upload files to the cloud server by doing the following:
1. Touch ArcDisc. The uploaded files are displayed.
2. Touch the menu icon

to access additional menus.

3. Touch Upload.
Download a could-based synchronization application from Google Play or Lenovo App Shop if the Arcsync
application is not available on your tablet.

Sharing your Internet connection
You can share your tablet’s mobile data connection with a single computer through USB tethering orBluetooth tethering. You also can share your Internet connection with multiple devices at the same timeby setting your tablet as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot.
Note: The tethering and hotspot functions might not be supported by all carriers.
To share your tablet’s mobile data connection through USB:
1. Use the supplied USB cable to connect your tablet to your computer.
2. Open Android Settings and touch More... ➙ Tethering & portable hotspot ➙ USB tethering.
3. The tablet starts sharing its mobile network data connection with your computer.
4. To stop sharing your data connection, clear the USB tethering check box. Or just disconnect theUSB cable.
To share your tablet’s mobile data connection through Bluetooth:
1. Pair your tablet with your computer. See “Using Bluetooth devices” on page 26.
2. Open Android Settings and touch More... ➙ Tethering & portable hotspot ➙ Bluetooth tethering.
3. The tablet starts sharing its mobile network data connection with your computer.
4. To stop sharing your data connection, clear the Bluetooth tethering check box.
To share your Internet connection by turning your tablet into a portable Wi-Fi hotspot:
1. Open Android Settings and touch More... ➙ Tethering & portable hotspot ➙ Portable Wi-Fi hotspot.
2. After a moment, the tablet starts broadcasting its Wi-Fi network name (SSID). Now other computers ordevices can share the tablet’s mobile data connection.
Note: When your tablet is serving as a Wi-Fi hotspot, you cannot use your tablet to access the Internet
through the Wi-Fi connection. However, you can access the Internet through your mobile data network.
3. To stop sharing your data connection through Wi- Fi, clear the Portable Wi-Fi hotspot check box.
To secure your portable Wi-Fi hotspot:
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2. Touch the Security menu to configure the network with Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 security with apreshared key (WPA2 PSK).
If you touch WPA2 PSK, a password field is displayed in the Configure Wi-Fi hotspot dialog box. Afteryou type a password, you need to type that password the next time you connect to the tablet’s hotspot
with a computer or other device. To remove the password, touch Open on the Security menu.
3. Touch Save.

Importing Wi-Fi profiles from a ThinkPad notebook computer to yourtabletIf you have several Wi-Fi settings profiles that have been configured and saved on a ThinkPad computer, you
can capture and import those profiles to your tablet. By capturing and importing existing profiles, you can
avoid having to manually configure wireless settings on your tablet. After the process is complete, the tablet
automatically connects to the same Wi-Fi networks as the ThinkPad host computer does.
To import Wi-Fi profiles from a ThinkPad computer to your tablet, you can either capture the Wi-Fi profiles
from your computer by yourself, or ask your IT administrator to manually generate deployable Wi-Fi profiles
and import them into your tablet. For the latter method, consult your IT administrator for further help.
Capturing Wi-Fi profiles from your ThinkPad computer
Notes: To capture Wi-Fi profiles, the host ThinkPad computer must have the following installed:• Windows 7 operating system• Latest Access Connections™ program
If the host ThinkPad computer does not have the latest Access Connections program installed, go to
http://www.lenovo.com/support to download it.
To capture the Wi-Fi profiles from your ThinkPad notebook computer, do the following:
1. Install a flash media card into your tablet. The flash media card is used to store the captured Wi-Fi
profiles. See “Using the 3-in-1 media card reader” on page 39 for instructions on how to install aflash media card.
2. Connect the tablet to your computer with the supplied USB cable and select Transfer files (MTP).
3. Launch Access Connections from your computer and switch to the Advanced view.
4. Click the Tools tab and click Export to Android. A list of Wi-Fi profiles is displayed.
5. Select the Wi-Fi profiles from the list and click OK.
6. Select the Capture WiFi connection profile radio button.
7. Browse the installed flash media card in your tablet as the target location to save the Wi-Fi profiles.
8. Click OK. The Wi-Fi profiles are saved and stored on the flash media card that is installed in your tablet.
9. Click OK again when prompted for confirmation.
Importing Wi-Fi profiles to your tablet
To import the Wi-Fi profiles to your tablet, do the following:
1. Open Android Settings and touch Wi-Fi.
2. Touch the menu icon

and touch Advanced.

3. Touch Import.
4. Touch the Wi-Fi profiles you want to import, and then touch OK.

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on the Wi-Fi settings screen. When you are within range of this Wi-Fi network, your tablet will connect toit automatically.

Configuring the wireless network disconnect policy
To get longer battery life, manage your wireless connections more reasonably by configuring the wirelessnetwork disconnect policy.
To configure the wireless network disconnect policy, do the following:
1. Open Android Settings and touch Wi-Fi
2. Touch the menu icon

, and then touch Advanced.

3. Touch Wireless Enhanced Settings. The following options are displayed. Touch to enable the function
or to further configure the setting.
• Turn off Wi-Fi when display is off
When enabled, the Wi-Fi connection will be disabled after the screen is locked. You can set when
Wi-Fi will be turned off after the screen is locked by touching Set minutes.
• Never turn off Wi-Fi when connect to the specified [SSID]
When enabled, even if the first option Turn off Wi-Fi when display is off is enabled, the connection
to the specified SSID will not be turned off after the screen is locked.
• Turn off Wi-Fi on schedule
Choose this option to set up a schedule to turn off the wireless connection. For example, you can set
the schedule to turn off Wi-Fi from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm every workday.
Notes:– When using this option, do not configure the schedule from the current day. Otherwise, the tablet
will turn off immediately disregarding the time schedule.
– You cannot turn on Wi-Fi during the scheduled Wi-Fi off time.

Using the GPS satellite receiverYour tablet has a global positioning system (GPS) satellite receiver that enables you to pinpoint your location
down to the street level. Use location-based applications such as Google Maps to find your current location,
get directions to your destination, and find other location-based information.
To enable the GPS satellite receiver, do the following:
1. Open Android Settings and touch Location services.
2. Touch GPS satellites to enable it.
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Chapter 6. ThinkPad Tablet options
Your tablet might come with a ThinkPad Tablet Keyboard Folio Case or a ThinkPad Tablet
Dock. If your tablet does not come with one, you can purchase one from Lenovo at
http://www.lenovo.com/accessories/services/index.html.
The ThinkPad Tablet Keyboard Folio Case and the ThinkPad Tablet Dock are option devices that Lenovo
designed specifically for the ThinkPad Tablet. These options provide convenience and make your tablet
easier to use for work, study, and entertainment.

ThinkPad Tablet Keyboard Folio Case
The keyboard folio case is not only a book-like cover with a ThinkPad keyboard. It also is a foldable standthat holds your tablet in an upright position and provides a typing experience similar to a notebook computer.

Figure 9. ThinkPad Tablet Keyboard Folio Case overview
1

Keyboard

Works as a USB keyboard with Optical TrackPoint and hot keys.
2

4

Optical TrackPoint

The Optical TrackPoint is a cursor-positioning device that enables to you to point, select, and drag without
moving your fingers from a typing position.
For more information, see “Using the ThinkPad Tablet Keyboard Folio Case” on page 46.
3

Hot keys

The hot keys on the keyboard folio case enable you to control many features of your tablet by pressing asingle key. Refer to “Using the ThinkPad Tablet Keyboard Folio Case” on page 46 for more information.

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ThinkPad Tablet Dock
The ThinkPad Tablet Dock holds your tablet in an upright position and frees your hands to do other tasks. It
also provides you easy access to connectors for USB devices, file transfers, charging, audio input, audio
output, and video output.

Figure 10. ThinkPad Tablet Dock front view and right side view1

Dock connector

This connector establishes the connection between the dock and tablet when your tablet is seated in thedock.
2

USB connector

Use to connect USB devices, such as a USB keyboard or USB storage device.
Note: This connector is compatible with the USB 2.0 standard.

Figure 11. ThinkPad Tablet Dock rear view1

Micro USB connector

Connect a personal computer with the supplied USB cable for data transfer.
2

Headphone connector

Connect a headphone or powered speakers to listen to the audio output.
3

Microphone connector

Connect a microphone to capture sound.
4Power connector

Use the 65 W ac power adapter shipped with the dock to provide power to the tablet and charge the battery.

Using the ThinkPad Tablet Keyboard Folio CaseTo connect the keyboard folio case to your tablet, do the following:
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1. Open the USB cover on the tablet by sliding it to the left.

Figure 12. Opening the USB cover

2. Align the USB connector on the tablet with the USB connector on the keyboard folio case and slide
the tablet downward until the two USB connectors are connected.

Figure 13. Installing the tablet into the keyboard folio case

3. When the connection is established, the onscreen keyboard is automatically disabled and the keyboard
folio case is activated.
Notice for Using the ThinkPad Tablet Keyboard Folio Case
• To ensure optimum keyboard functionality, use the FlexT9 text input method. To select this method, go to
Android Settings and touch Language & input ➙ Default.
Note: For Japanese models, use the iWnn IME input method instead of FlexT9.
• To save battery power and prevent accidental data entry, perform one of the following operations before
you close the lid of the ThinkPad Tablet Keyboard Folio Case:– Turn off the ThinkPad Tablet.
– Turn off the screen and wait five to ten seconds.
Using the hot keys
The keyboard folio case has several hot keys. Press a hot key to quickly control the corresponding function.
To locate the hot keys, refer to “ThinkPad Tablet Keyboard Folio Case” on page 45.
Volume and mute control

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Speaker mute•Speaker volume down•

Speaker volume up•

Microphone mute

Application control•

Open the main Home screen•

View notifications from Lenovo•

Open the Android Settings screen•

Open the menu for the current application•

Launch Google Search

Screen control•

Go back to the previous screen•

Lock the screen•

Zoom in•

Zoom out

Audio and video control•

Go to the previous track or scene•

Play or pause•

Go to the next track or scene

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Using the Optical TrackPoint

Figure 14. Using the Optical TrackPoint

The Optical TrackPoint consists of a pointing sensor 1 on the keyboard and two click buttons 2 3 at
the bottom of the keyboard. To move the pointer 4 on the screen, slide your finger tip across the top of
the point sensor 1 in the direction in which you want the pointer to move. To select an item or open an
application, put the pointer 4 on the desired item and press the left button 3 . Press the right button 2 toopen the menu for the current application
For more information about the keyboard folio case, refer to the documentation shipped with the keyboard.

Using the ThinkPad Tablet Dock
To connect your tablet to the dock, do the following:
1. Position your tablet with the dock connector side downward.
2. Align the dock connector on the tablet with the connector on the dock.
3. Gently slide your tablet into the dock until it is fully seated as shown in the following illustration.

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Figure 15. Sitting your tablet on the dockAfter the tablet is in the dock, you can:
• Use your tablet in an upright position without having to hold the tablet.
• Use the dock to hold your tablet upright when using an external Bluetooth keyboard or USB keyboard.
• Connect the dock to your personal computer with the supplied USB cable to transfer files.
• Connect the dock to a stereo system or speakers using a stereo audio cable to play music.
• Connect the dock to an electrical outlet using the 65 W ac power adapter shipped with the dock tocharge the tablet battery.

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Chapter 7. Using your tablet within an enterpriseYour tablet provides support for secure access to corporate networks and Microsoft Exchange. Additionally,
a number of business-related applications are preinstalled to help you work with and manage yourwork-related documents.
Note: Using your tablet in your company might require additional settings or configurations from your IT
administrator. Contact your IT administrator for more information.

Setting up Microsoft Exchange accounts
Microsoft Exchange is an e-mail-based collaborative communication service provided by Microsoft. Set
up a Microsoft Exchange account to connect with your company’s e-mail account so you can use yourtablet for work.
To set up a Microsoft Exchange account, do the following:
1. Open Android Settings and touch Accounts & sync ➙ Add account ➙ Corporate.
2. Enter the required information and follow the instructions on the screen to set up your account.
Note: To use the Microsoft Exchange account, your company’s IT administrator might need to set additional
security policies for the account. Contact your IT administrator for more information.

Accessing your company’s VPN
A virtual private network (VPN) provides access to the resources inside a secured local network, such as
the network of your company.
To access your company’s VPN, do the following:
1. Obtain the detailed VPN settings from your company’s network administrator.
2. Open Android Settings and touch More... ➙ VPN ➙ Add VPN network.
3. On the screen that opens, follow the instructions from your network administrator to configure the
VPN settings.
4. Touch Save. The VPN is added to the VPN list.
5. Touch your company’s VPN from the VPN list.
6. In the dialog box that opens, type the requested user name and password and touch Connect.
When you are connected to a VPN, a notification icon is displayed on the system bar, to the left of the time.
To disconnect the VPN, touch the notification icon from the system bar.
Editing or deleting a VPN
To edit or delete a VPN, do the following:
1. From the VPN screen, touch and hold the VPN to bring up a submenu.
2. Touch Edit network or Delete network.
When connected to your company’s network, you can use some of the applications preinstalled on yourtablet, such as Documents To Go and Citrix Receiver, to use your tablet as a productivity tool.

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Documents To Go enables you to view, edit, and create Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files, and toview PDF files. Citrix Receiver enables you to access virtual desktops and applications from your tablet. It
also allows you to access secure, centralized services provided by your IT department.
Consult your company’s IT administrator for more information about using these applications in your work
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Chapter 8. Security
This chapter provides information about how to protect the information stored on your tablet.

Protecting data against viruses
Your tablet is preinstalled with McAfee antivirus programs to help you to detect and eliminate viruses.
McAfee Secure is a mobile security service that enables you to protect data, safely connect to the Internet,
and securely browse and shop the Web. It also ensures privacy in the event of theft and enhances thepossibility of recovering your tablet.
To use McAfee Secure, you have to register with McAfee first by doing the following:
1. Open the application library and touch the McAfee Secure icon.
2. Follow the instructions on the screen to register with McAfee.
If you are using your tablet in an enterprise environment, McAfee Enterprise Mobility Management enables
your company’s IT personnel to control and configure your tablet to provide secure and easy access tocorporate mobile applications.
To download McAfee Enterprise Mobility Management, touch the applications iconfrom a Home
screen to open the application library. Touch the McAfee Business icon. Then touch Download here. For
instructions on how to use it, consult your IT administrator.

Locking the tablet screen
To protect your tablet data against unauthorized access, lock the screen and set an unlock mode forunlocking the screen. The screen unlock mode can be a personal or corporate password, a PIN, or a pattern.
After a screen unlock mode is set and the screen is locked, the next time you turn on your tablet or wake up
the screen, you must type the password or the PIN, or draw the unlock pattern to unlock it.
To enable the screen unlock function and set up a password, PIN, or a pattern to unlock the screen, do
the following:
1. Open Android Settings and touch Security ➙ Screen lock to open a list of options.
2. Touch one of the following options to set up the screen unlock mode:• None: No password, PIN, or pattern is required to unlock the screen. Select this option to disable
the screen unlock function.
• Slide: This is the default unlock mode. For more information, see “Screen lock mode” on page 17.
• Pattern: A pattern is a unique way you set to unlock the screen by using your finger to draw apattern. The first time you try to set a pattern, a short tutorial about creating an unlock pattern isdisplayed to guide you through the process of setting one.
• PIN: Type a series of numbers.
• Password: Type a series of characters, numbers, or a combination of both.
• Corporate logon: Touch this option to use the same user ID and password you use to log on to yourcompany’s Active Directory domain to unlock your tablet screen.
Note: Make a note of your password, PIN, or pattern in case you forget it.
3. Touch OK to save your setting.
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Attention:• For the Corporate Logon mode, after 10 incorrect attempts to unlock your tablet, your tablet will reset
itself to the factory default state. This process erases all user-created data from the tablet, including
Google or other e-mail account settings, system and application data and settings, and downloaded
applications.
• For other unlock modes, if you forget the password, PIN, or pattern, contact Lenovo support for system
reset.

Encrypting the tablet internal storage
To protect the data that is stored on your tablet internal storage from unauthorized access, you can encrypt
the internal storage by doing the following:
Important: Before you start the encryption process, connect your tablet to a standard ac power outlet toensure a steady and sustained supply of electrical power.
1. Open Android Settings and touch Security ➙ Encrypt tablet.
2. Follow the instructions on the screen to encrypt your accounts, settings, downloaded applications,and so on.

Encrypting the flash media card
If you use a flash media card to store confidential data or personal information on your tablet, encrypt thecard to prevent the data from being accessed if the card is ever lost or stolen.
Encrypting a flash media card
To encrypt a flash media card, do the following:
Important: Before you start the encryption process, connect your tablet to a standard ac power outlet toensure a steady and sustained supply of electrical power.
1. Set up a screen unlock password or PIN if you did not set one before. See “Locking the tablet screen”
on page 53.
2. Open Android Settings and touch Security ➙ Encrypt data on removable SD Card. A message isdisplayed to inform you that all data on the flash media card will be encrypted.
3. Type the password or PIN that is set for unlocking the screen.
4. Touch OK to confirm the encryption. A status box is displayed showing the progress of the encryption.
5. When the encryption process finishes, the status box closes. You can resume normal operation ofyour tablet.
Notes:• While encrypting, you can do nothing with your tablet until the process finishes. The time it takes toencrypt depends on the flash media card space volume, file size, file type, number of files, and so on.
• The encryption process copies the data on the flash media card to the tablet internal storage first.
Therefore, if the amount of space on the tablet internal storage is less than the amount of data on the
installed card, you will be prompted to move some data from the card to another storage medium.
Reading data from an encrypted flash media card
If you try to read the data on the encrypted card on your tablet, the operation is the same as usual. For
example, if you want to view the audio files or pictures stored on the encrypted card, just insert the card anduse the Android music player to play audio files or go to the gallery to view pictures, or use another program
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After you input a correct password or PIN, you will be able to access data on the encrypted card.
Note: If you attempt to read an encrypted flash media card on a computer, you will not be able to accessthe contents of the card under any circumstances.

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Chapter 9. You and your tablet
This chapter provides the accessibility information about your tablet, and instructions on traveling withthe tablet and maintaining the tablet.

Comfort and accessibility
Read this topic to learn how to use your tablet more comfortably and how to use the accessibility features.

Using your tablet more comfortably
With the help of all the conveniences and powerful features of your tablet, you can carry your tablet all day
long for work or entertainment at many places. Therefore it is important that you remain attentive to good
posture, good lighting, and proper seating to achieve greater comfort with your tablet.
Active sitting and rest breaks: The longer you sit and work with your tablet the more important it is toobserve your working posture. Make minor voluntary postural changes and take frequent, short breaks when
you use the tablet for a long time. Your tablet is a light and mobile system; remember that it can easily berepositioned to accommodate many posture modifications you might wish to make.
Work area setup options: Familiarize yourself with all of your office furniture so that you know how to adjust
your work surface, seat, and other work 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 yourtablet to best suit your needs. Access the Web site http://www.lenovo.com/accessories/services/index.html
to view some of these options. Explore your options for docking solutions and external products that can
provide the adjustability and features that you want.

Accessibility information
Accessibility technologies enable users that have hearing, vision, and mobility limitations to accessinformation in the most appropriate way and get the most out of their tablet experience.
Zoom
Zoom in to enlarge the text size. To zoom in, touch the screen with two fingers and then slide them apart.
To reduce the text size, zoom out by dragging your fingers together.
Screen brightness
To set a screen brightness level that works for you, open the Quick Settings panel and drag the screen
brightness slider to the left or right to adjust the screen brightness.
Voice Actions
The Voice Actions application enables you to control your tablet using your voice, such as sending
messages, browsing the Web, listening to music, and activating an application.
Note: The Voice Actions feature is only supported in a limited set of languages.
To use Voice Actions, do the following:
1. Touch the Google Voice Search icon from a Home screen, or touch Voice Search from the application
library.

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2. Say what you want your tablet to do. The following are examples:• “Map of Golden Gate Park, San Francisco”• “Directions to 1299 Colusa Avenue, Berkeley, California”• “Go to Google.com”• “Send e-mail to Hugh Briss, subject, new shoes, message, I can’t wait to show you my new shoes,
period”• “Note to self: remember to get the milk”• “Set alarm for 7:45 pm, label, switch the laundry”• “Listen to Forever”
TalkBack
The TalkBack function enables the tablet to provide spoken feedback when you touch the screen. To
use this feature, go to Android Settings and touch Accessibility ➙ TalkBack. Then use the witch on the
top-right corner to turn on this feature.
Screen reader applications
Screen reader applications can read out software application interfaces, help systems, and a variety of
online documents. If you need this feature, go to Google Play or Lenovo App Shop to download a screen
reader application.

Getting updatesYour tablet provides automatic notification for updates available for the Android operating system andupdates available from Lenovo.
Getting updates from LenovoYour tablet is preinstalled with a notification application that informs you about the latest software updates
from Lenovo.
The application icon is displayed in Lenovo Launch Zone only when there are unread system notifications
from Lenovo. See “Using Lenovo Launch Zone” on page 11. Touch the icon to open a message box to checkfor detailed information about the updates, and then follow the instructions to update your tablet if you want.
Getting updates from Android
Your tablet receives automatic notifications when updates are available for the Android operating system.
When you receive an Android update notification, touch Install now, Install later, or More info from the
pop-up options menu when the auto-notification is displayed.
You also can check for updates manually. To check for the latest updates, do the following:
1. Open Android Settings and touch About tablet ➙ System updates ➙ Check for updates.
2. A screen opens and displays all the available updates from Android.
Note: If there is no update available, you will see a message stating that your system is up to date.
3. If you want to apply the update, touch Restart & install, and then follow the instructions to finish the
installation. Otherwise, touch the back icon.

Traveling with your tablet
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Travel tips
Use the following travel tips to travel more confidently and efficiently with your tablet:
1. While it is safe to allow your tablet to go through the x ray machines at airport security stations, it isimportant to keep your eyes on the tablet at all times to prevent theft.
2. Put your tablet in a protective case when not in use to prevent damage or scratching.
3. If you are traveling abroad, disable the data roaming function to prevent unwanted charges. See“Disabling data roaming on mobile networks” on page 24.
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 airplane, enable the Airplanemode. To enable it, do the following:a. Touch the time area from the system bar to open the Status Details panel.
b. Touch anywhere in the Status Details panel. The Quick Settings panel is displayed.
c. Switch on Airplane mode.
3. Be careful about the seat in front of you on the airplane. Place your tablet in a safe position so that it
does not get caught when the person in front of you leans back.

Travel accessories
The following is a checklist of things to consider packing when you are going to be away from your office or
home:
Travel essentials:• The ThinkPad Tablet AC Charger that comes with your tablet• The supplied USB cable• A quality carrying case that provides adequate cushion and protection
If you are traveling to another country or region, you might want to consider these items:• A ThinkPad Tablet AC Charger for the country to which you are traveling• A SIM card for the local mobile services in that country or region
Other items you might want to consider:• ThinkPad headphones• Additional storage devices or flash media cards• A ThinkPad Tablet DC Charger if you are traveling by automobile• ThinkPad Tablet Keyboard Folio Case

Care and maintenanceHandle your tablet with care so that you can enjoy this product for a long time.
Cleaning your tablet
To clean your tablet, unplug all cables and turn off the tablet by pressing and holding the power button for a
few seconds. Then wipe the tablet screen with a soft, lint-free, dry cloth to clear stains and smudges.
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Note: Do not use screen cleaners, household cleaners, aerosol sprays, solvents, alcohol, ammonia, orabrasives 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 use a replaceable film, clean the screen first and then apply the replaceable film on the screen.
Storing the tablet for extended periods
If you are not going to use your tablet for an extended period of time, remove the SIM card and the flash
media card from your tablet, and then pack your tablet with a protective case and store it in a well-ventilated
and dry area without direct exposure to sunshine.

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Chapter 10. Settings
Read this chapter to familiarize yourself with the various settings available to help you personalize andoptimize your tablet.
on Lenovo Launch Zone, or touch
To open Android Settings, either touch the Android Settings icon
Settings from the application library. There are four categories of Android settings and more introduction is
given in each of the following four topics:•“WIRELESS & NETWORKS” on page 62•“DEVICE” on page 63•“PERSONAL” on page 65•“SYSTEM” on page 67

The following table provides a brief introduction to the main menu items on the Android Settings screen. For
detailed introduction, see the topics that follow.
Table 3. Main menu items on the Android Settings screen
Category

Main menu

Description

WIRELESS &NETWORKS

Wi-Fi

Configure and manage Wi-Fi connections.

BluetoothConfigure and manage Bluetooth connections and devices.

Data usage

Measure and record the mobile data usage in the past month.

Mobile networks

Connect to a mobile network, and configure the settings of yourmobile network connection.

More...

Configure and manage mobile network connections and otherwireless connection related functions.

Sound

Configure the volume level and type; configure ringtones and alarms.

Display

Configure brightness and other screen settings.

Storage

Monitor the used and available space on your tablet internal storage;
configure the USB mode when a USB storage device connects tothe tablet.

Apps

View details about the applications installed on your tablet, manage
application data, close applications, and set whether you want topermit the installation of applications that you obtain from Web sites
and e-mail.

Accounts & sync

Add, remove, and manage your Google Accounts and otheraccounts.

Location services

Configure how you want the tablet to determine your location andhow you want to share your location with Google and others.

Security

Configure the security policies and settings.

Language & input

Select the language that you want to work with on your tablet andconfigure the input method.

Backup & reset

Back up data or reset your tablet.

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Category

Main menu

Description

SYSTEM

Date & time

Set the date and time.

Accessibility

Enable or disable accessibility technologies.

Developer options

Configure other features related to user interfaces and applications.

About tablet

View information about your tablet.

WIRELESS & NETWORKSIn this category, you can configure and manage connections to networks and devices through Wi-Fi,
Bluetooth, a mobile network, or a USB connector.
Note: To enable or disable a setting, touch the setting item to select or clear the check box. When a setting
is enabled, a check is displayed in the check box. If other actions are required, follow the instructions on
the screen.
Table 4. WIRELESS & NETWORKS menu
Main menu
Wi-Fi

Submenu

Description
Use the switch to turn on or turn off Wi-Fi.
When Wi-Fi is on, a list of available Wi-Fi networks is displayed. Touch a
network and input the required information to connect to it. To refresh the list,
touch SCAN from the top-right corner.
If you touch the menu icon
and touch Advanced, the Advanced Wi-Fi
menu is displayed. Through the Advanced Wi-Fi menu, you can configure
the following functions:• Receive a notification when an open network is available.
• Configure whether to keep Wi-Fi on when the tablet is in sleep mode.
• Import or export your Wi-Fi setting profiles.
• Configure the wireless network disconnect policy.
• Check for the MAC address and IP address.

BluetoothUse the switch to turn on or turn off Bluetooth.
When Bluetooth is on, a list of available Bluetooth devices is displayed under
your tablet name. Touch a device to pair with it. To refresh the list, touch
SEARCH FOR DEVICES. After a device is paired with your tablet, the settings
icon
is displayed right after the device name. Touch the icon to configure
Bluetooth profiles, rename the paired device, or unpair with the device.
To configure the settings for your tablet Bluetooth, touch the menu icon
and you can configure the following:• Rename your tablet.
• Set how long you want to keep your device discoverable for unpaired
devices after you turn on Bluetooth.
• Check for files received through Bluetooth.

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Main menu

Submenu

Description

Data usage

Mobile data

Use the switch to enable or disable the mobile data connection. Disable thissetting to prevent your tablet from transmitting data on any mobile network.
This is useful if you are traveling in an area where you do not have a mobile dataplan and want to avoid charges for data use on local carriers’ mobile networks.
Note: Disabling this setting does not prevent your tablet from transmitting
data on other wireless networks, such as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.
When enabled, the volume of the data usage of the current month is displayed.
You can control your data usage according to the tracking chart.

Mobilenetworks

More...

Data enabled

Disable this setting to prevent your tablet from transmitting data on any mobile
network. This is useful if you are traveling in an area where you do not havea mobile data plan and want to avoid charges for data use on local carriers’
mobile networks.

Data roaming

Disable this setting to prevent your tablet from transmitting data on othercarriers’ mobile networks when you cannot access your own carrier’s mobile
networks.

Activate device

Activate your WAN adapter and your mobile network account for mobile
network connection.

Access Point Names

Open the APNs screen to select mobile access point configurations and set
up access point names (APNs). Consult your carrier about how to use thetools on this screen.

Use only 2G
networks

When the battery power is low, enable this selection to extend the battery life
by preventing your tablet from connecting to higher-speed networks.

Network operators

Search for available networks and select a network for roaming.

Airplane mode

When the airplane mode is enabled, all wireless connections are disabled,
and you cannot connect to networks. If allowed by the aircraft operator andapplicable laws and regulations, you can continue to use other features,such as playing music, watching videos, checking your calendar, viewing
pictures, and so on.

VPN

Add and edit VPN network manually.

Tethering & portablehotspot

Share your tablet’s mobile network data connection with your computer
through a USB connection or a Bluetooth connection, or share your Wi-Fi
connection with multiple devices at the same time by setting your tablet as aportable Wi-Fi hotspot.
Note: The Tethering & portable hotspot function might not be supported bysome carriers.

DEVICEThe DEVICE category is used to configure settings of sound, display, and your storage device, checkfor battery status, and manage your applications.
Note: To enable or disable a setting, touch the setting item to select or clear the check box. When a setting
is enabled, a check is displayed in the check box. If other actions are required, follow the instructions on
the screen.

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Table 5. DEVICE menu
Main menu

Submenu

Description

Sound

Volumes

Adjust the volume of music and audio from other media, notification
ringtones, and alarms.

Microphones

Select the check box to enable the use of the microphone.

Default notification

Select the ringtone to sound when you receive a notification, such as a
notification of incoming e-mails.

Vibrate and ring

When enabled, the tablet vibrates and plays a ringtone to alert you to new
notifications.

Touch sounds

When enabled, sounds play when you touch icons and other items on thescreen.

Screen lock sound

When enabled, tones play when you unlock and lock the screen.

Vibrate on touch

When enabled, the tablet vibrates to respond to screen touches and otherinteractions.

Brightness

Adjust the brightness of the screen. Drag the brightness slider horizontallyor touch the desired portion on the slider. The length of the highlighted baron the slider indicates the brightness of the screen.

Display

By default, Automatic brightness is enabled and the tablet adjusts thescreen brightness automatically using the ambient light sensor.

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Wallpaper

Change your wallpaper.

Auto-rotate screen

Enable or disable the screen auto-rotatation function. When enabled, thescreen switches the orientation to landscape or portrait view as you rotate
the tablet.

Use Pen Only for
Touch Events

Select this check box to disable the finger interaction with the screen.

Sleep

Select a timeout value for how long the screen remains on after the lastoperation. For the longest battery life between charges, use the shortest
convenient timeout value.

Font size

Change the system font size.

Disable Physical
Buttons

Select this option to disable the Home, Back, Browser, and Screen rotation
lock buttons on the tablet.

Attached display

Enable or disable the use of HDMI devices.

INTERNAL STORAGE

View the total space of your internal storage device, the space used byapplications and media files, and the free space.

Mount SD card

Mount the flash media card.

Allow SD cards

Allow or prohibit the use of flash media cards.

Mount USB storage

Mount the USB storage device.

USB storage devices

Enable to allow the use of USB storage devices.

USB computerconnection
Note: To enter thismenu, touch theConfigure how you want to use your tablet when attached to a computer
through the micro USB connector.

menu icon
and then touch• Media device (MTP): The media transfer protocol (MTP) enables you totransfer media files without additional device drivers.

If you select Transfer files, the following two protocols are available:

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Main menu

Submenu

Description

USB computerconnection.

• Camera (PTP): The picture transfer protocol (PTP) enables you to transfer
pictures without additional device drivers.

Apps

View details of the applications installed on your tablet, check for the
storage space used by these applications, or force an application to stop if
they do not function correctly.

PERSONAL
Use this category to manage the settings related to your personal information, such as your accounts,
location, data security, and so on.
Note: To enable or disable a setting, touch the setting item to select or clear the check box. When a setting
is enabled, a check is displayed in the check box. If other actions are required, follow the instructions on
the screen.
Table 6. PERSONAL menu
Main menu

Submenu

Accounts & sync

Location
services

Security

Description
Add your Google Accounts or other accounts from here by touching
ADD ACCOUNT from the top-right corner. All the added accounts are
displayed on this view. Use the switch beside ADD ACCOUNT to turnon or turn off the auto-sycn function. For each account, touch it toconfigure the synchronization settings or to remove the account.

Google’s location
service

When enabled, location point applications, such as Google Map,
can use data from your Wi-Fi or mobile networks to determine yourapproximate location.

GPS satellites

Enable to use your tablet’s GPS satellite receiver to pinpoint yourlocation to within an accuracy as close as several meters (“street
level”). GPS accuracy can be impacted by atmospheric conditions,obstructions, and other factors.

Location & Google
searchAllow Google to use your location to improve search results and other
Google services.

Screen lockConfigure the screen unlock mode. See “Locking the tablet screen”
on page 53.

Owner info

Set whether you want to display information about yourself (such as
your contact information) on the locked screen and type the text you
want to display.

Encrypt tablet

Encrypt your accounts, settings, downloaded applications, and so on.

Encrypt data on
removable SD card

Encrypt the data on your flash media card. Once encrypted, it requires
a password or PIN to decrypt your flash media card if the card is usedon other tablets.

Set up SIM card lockConfigure the tablet to require entering the SIM PIN to use the tablet.
Note: This option is available only for the WAN-supported models.

Make passwords
visibleEnable to show the password as you type.

Device administrators

Activate or deactivate applications through which your IT personnel areable to perform some administrative tasks on your tablet.

Unknown sources

Enable to allow installation of applications from other resources in
addition to Google Play and Lenovo App Shop.

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Main menu

Language &input

Submenu

Description

Configuration profiles

Manage your configuration profiles if your IT personnel have everconfigured any.

Trusted credentials

View the trusted credentials or certificates installed.

Install from SD card

Install a secure certificate from the flash media card installed on thetablet.

Clear credentials

Delete all secure certificates and related credentials and erase thecredential storage password.

Set state

Enable or disable the Absolute Computrace persistence technology.
This technology enables a constant connection to all of the tablets inan IT administrator’s deployment.

Language

Select the language to use for the text on your tablet.

Spelling correction

Enable or disable the spelling correction function when you are typing.

Personal dictionary

Create your own dictionary.

Default

Configure the default input methods.

KEYBOARD & INPUTMETHODS

The installed input methods are listed under Default and each method
has a settings icon. Touch the settings icon to configure the input
method.

Voice Search

Configure the voice search settings, such as selecting the language
used and blocking offensive words.
If you have more than one text-to-speech engine installed, set which one
you want to use. Also configure how quickly you want the synthesizer tospeak.

Text-to-speech output

Backup & reset

Pointer speed

Change the pointer speed if you are using a mouse or the trackpoint
pointing stick on a ThinkPad Tablet Keyboard Folio Case.

Back up my data

Enable to back up some of your personal data to Google servers using
your Google Account. If you replace your tablet, you can restore thedata you have backed up the first time you sign in to your new tablet
with your Google Account.
The information that can be backed up includes your Wi-Fi passwords,
Browser bookmarks, a list of the applications you have installed from
Google Play, the words you have added to the user dictionary usedby the onscreen keyboard, and most of the settings that you haveconfigured with the Settings application.
Some third-party applications also might take advantage of this feature,so you can restore your data if you reinstall an application.
Attention: If you clear this option, you stop backing up your data to youraccount, and any existing backups are deleted from Google servers.

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Back up accountView the Google Account that your settings and other data are backed
up with. This is the account you need to sign into on a new Android
tablet or other device, if you want to restore the settings from this tablet
to the new one.

Automatic restore

Select this option to restore settings and other data when you reinstall
an application. To use this feature, you must have been backing up
your data with your Google Account and the application has been using
the backup service.

Factory data reset

Reset your settings to the factory default values. This setting erases alldata from the tablet, including Google or other e-mail account settings,

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Main menu

Submenu

Description
system and application data and settings, and downloaded applications.
It will not erase current system software and bundled applications, orfiles stored on your flash media card, such as music or pictures.

CamerasEnable the use of the cameras.

SYSTEM
From this category, you can set the date and time, download screen reader programs, check for system
information, and configure additional system settings in addition to those introduced in previous topics.
Note: To enable or disable a setting, touch the setting item to select or clear the check box. When a setting
is enabled, a check is displayed in the check box. If other actions are required, follow the instructions on
the screen.
Table 7. SYSTEM menu
Main menu

Submenu

Description

Date & time

Automatic date &time

Disable to manually set the date and time. Enable to obtain the current
time from the wireless network.

Set date

If Automatic date & time is not selected, touch Set date to manually
set the date.

Set time

If Automatic date & time is not selected, touch Set time to manually
set the time.

Select time zone

If Automatic date & time is not selected, touch Select time zone tomanually set the time zone.

Use 24-hour format

Enable to display the time using the 24-hour time format.

Select date format

Set the format for displaying dates.

TalkBack

When this feature is switched on, the tablet provides spoken feedbacks onyour touch and other interactions. Touch SETTINGS to further configure
this feature.

Large text

Check to enlarge the system font size.

Auto-rotate screen

Enable or disable the screen auto-rotatation function. When enabled,
the screen switches the orientation to landscape or portrait view as you
rotate the tablet.

Speak passwords

When enabled, the tablet text-to-speech engine reads out your password
as you type.

Touch & hold delay

Configure how long you must keep your finger on an object before it isrecognized as a touch and hold operation.

Install web scripts

Configure whether to allow applications to download accessibility scripts
from Google.

Accessibility

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Main menu

Submenu

Description

Developer
options

USB debugging

Enable to allow debugging when your tablet is attached to a computer
through a USB cable.

Stay awake

When enabled, the tablet will never enter into sleep mode while the battery
is charging, or while the tablet is connected to a computer through the
supplied USB cable.

Allow mock
locationsThis setting is used by developers when developing location-based
applications. Enable this function to allow mock locations and service
information to be sent to a location manager service for testing.

Desktop backup
password

Set, change, or remove the backup password if you are using a third-party
backup application.

Strict mode enabled

When enabled, the screen flashes when applications take long time torespond.

Pointer location

When enabled, a visible line is displayed tracing your touch on the screen.

Show touches

When enabled, a visible dot is displayed at the place where you touch
the screen.

Show screen
updates

When enabled, the screen flashes if a setting is updated.

Show CPU usage

When enabled, the CPU usage information is displayed on the top-rightcorner of the screen.

Show GPUrendering

Enable to use the 2D hardware acceleration in applications.

Window animation
scale

Set the tablet to play or not to play an animation when you open or close ascreen, or switch between screens.

Transition animation
scale

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Don’t keep
activities

When enabled, the system does not “memory” activities you madeon an application as soon as you close the application. You are notrecommended to select this option because enabling it will affectapplication performance.

Backgroundprocess limit

Set how many backgroud processes you allow to run at the same time.

Show all ANRs

ANRs stand for Application Not Responding.
If you enable this option, a message is displayed whenever a backgroundprocess is not responding.
Check for the following system information:• The latest available Android software updates• Battery status, mobile network connection status, IP address, Wi-Fi
MAC address, and other information• A list of the applications and operating system components you haveused since you last charged the tablet• Legal information• Model number• Android version• Baseband version• Kernel version• Build number• Machine type and model• System-unit serial number• Universally Unique Identifier (UUID)• Asset tag

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Main menu

Submenu

Description• EC version
Note: If you see Poor under Battery condition, contact Lenovo for further
instructions. The battery might need to be replaced with a new one.

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Chapter 11. Troubleshooting problems
This chapter describes some common problems and suggested solutions, and how to recover your tablet
from a crash.
Be aware that the problems and solutions described in this chapter are meant only as a guide. They are
not definitive problem solving techniques. For some problems, you might need help from Lenovo, yourreseller, or your service provider.
When you observe a problem, stop operation immediately, because taking further action might result in data
loss or damage. Take a note of what the system is doing and what actions you performed before the problem
occurred. Provide detailed information to Lenovo or your service provider for quicker problem resolution.
Internet problem
Problem: Unable to connect to the wireless network.
Suggested solution: Ensure that:• The SIM card is valid and workable if you are using a mobile data network (2G or 3G).
• You are within the network’s service range and the signal strength is good.
• Your tablet is not in Airplane mode.
If the problem persists, contact Lenovo for technical support.
Application problem
Problem: Applications are not working normally.
Suggested solution: Open Android Settings and touch Developer options. Ensure that the Don’t keep
activities check box is unchecked.
Multitouch screen problems• Problem: The multitouch screen responds slowly or improperly.
Suggested solution: Do the following:
1. Ensure that your hands are clean and dry when touching the screen.
2. Restart your tablet to try again.
If the problem persists, contact Lenovo for technical support.
• Problem: The multitouch screen does not respond to your finger touch.
Suggested solution: Open the Quick Settings panel and ensure that the Pen only feature is switched off.
Battery problem
Problem: The battery does not charge correctly.
Suggested solution: Check if the ac charger is connected correctly. If the connection is good but thebattery still does not charge, contact Lenovo to replace with a new battery.
System problems• Problem: Unable to turn the tablet on.

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Suggested solution: Connect your tablet to an ac power outlet using either a dock or the charger throughthe provided USB cable to see if the problem is caused by a drained battery. If the problem persists,
insert a straightened paper clip into the emergency reset hole. To locate the emergency reset hole, see“Tablet layout” on page 1. If the problem still persists, contact Lenovo for technical support.
• Problem: Unable to turn the tablet off.
Suggested solution: If you cannot turn off your tablet by pressing and holding the power button, insert
a straightened paper clip into the emergency reset hole to turn it off. To locate the emergency reset
hole, see “Tablet layout” on page 1.
Media problems• Problem: The audio quality is poor or there is no sound output.
Suggested solution: Check and ensure that:– The speaker is not covered.
– The speaker mute function is disabled.
– If you are using a headset, unplug it, then plug it in again.
– The volume is not turned to the lowest level.
If the problem persists, contact Lenovo for technical support.
• Problem: A song, video, 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 computer USB cable you are using is the one that is shipped withyour tablet. Also ensure that the USB cable is connected to the micro USB connector of your tablet.
• Problem: Bluetooth devices cannot be located.
Suggested solution: Ensure that:– Your tablet Bluetooth is switched.
– The Bluetooth feature is activated on the device to which you want to connect.
– Your tablet and the Bluetooth device are within the maximum Bluetooth range (10 m).
If the problem persists, contact Lenovo for technical support.
• Problem: The image cannot be mirrored on the external display.
Suggested solution: Ensure that:
1. Attached display is switched on from the Quick Settings panel.
2. The external display is powered on.
3. The external display is connected to your tablet through the mini HDMI connector.
If the problem persists, contact Lenovo for technical support.

Recovering from a severe software problem
If your tablet stops responding and you cannot turn off the tablet by pressing and holding the power button,
insert a straightened paper clip into the emergency reset hole to reset the tablet. Then restart your tablet.
To locate the emergency reset hole, see “Tablet layout” on page 1.
If you still encounter the same problem after you restart your tablet, reset your tablet and restart it again, andthen perform a factory data reset operation by doing the following:

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1. Open Android Settings and touch Backup & reset ➙ Factory data reset.
2. Touch Reset tablet.
3. Touch Erase everything. This action will erase all data from your tablet including your Google Accounts,
application and system settings, and downloaded applications.

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Chapter 12. Getting support
This chapter provides information about getting help and support from Lenovo.

Lenovo technical support
After you buy a ThinkPad Tablet, register your tablet with Lenovo. Using the registered information, Lenovo
can contact you in case of a recall or other severe problems. After you register your computer with Lenovo,
you will receive quicker service when you call Lenovo for help. In addition, some locations offer extended
privileges and services to registered users.
To register your computer with Lenovo, go to http://www.lenovo.com/register and follow the instructions on
the screen.
Technical support information is available on the Lenovo Support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support.
This Web site is updated with the latest support information such as the following:• Drivers and software• Diagnostic solutions• Product and service warranty• Product and parts details• User 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 forthe 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 available to assist you with determining if you have a
hardware problem and deciding what action is necessary to fix the problem.
• Lenovo hardware repair: If the problem is determined to be caused by Lenovo hardware under warranty,
trained service personnel are available to provide the applicable level of service.
• Engineering change management: Occasionally, there might be changes that are required after a
product has been sold. Lenovo or your reseller, if authorized by Lenovo, will make selected Engineering
Changes (ECs) that apply to your hardware available.
For the terms and conditions of the Lenovo Limited Warranty that applies to your tablet, refer to the Safety
and Warranty Guide that comes with your tablet.
Locating the machine type and model (MTM) number and the system serial number
When calling for technical assistance, you are requested to provide the MTM number and the system serial
number of your tablet. To get the MTM number and the serial number, do either of the following:• Open Android Settings and touch About tablet. Then you can see the required numbers under Machinetype and model and System-unit serial number.
• Open the SIM card slot cover. The MTM label is affixed on the inner side of the cover.

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Figure 16. Location of the MTM label

Lenovo user forums
Lenovo Forums on the Lenovo Web site provides you with a place to search the community knowledge basefor your tablet, share and discover information with other users, make suggestions to Lenovo, ask questions
on problems you encountered, and get technical support from Lenovo engineers.
To go to Lenovo Forums, do the following:
1. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/support.
2. Touch Lenovo Community to start with your first post.
Note: Posting on Lenovo Forums requires a user account. Touch Register to create your account if you
do not have one.

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Appendix A. Regulatory information
This appendix provides regulatory information.

Wireless related information
Wireless interoperability
Wireless LAN PCI Express Mini Card is designed to be interoperable with any wireless LAN product thatis based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS), Complementary Code Keying (CCK), and/or
Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) radio technology, and is compliant to:• The 802.11b/g Standard, 802.11a/b/g or 802.11n draft 2.0 on Wireless LANs, as defined and approved by
the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
• The Wireless Fidelity (WiFi) certification as defined by the Wi-Fi Alliance.
The Bluetooth card in your tablet is designed to be interoperable with any Bluetooth product that iscompliant to Bluetooth Specification 2.1+EDR as defined by the Bluetooth SIG. The following profiles
are supported by your Bluetooth card:• Audio Gateway• AV• Generic Object Exchange• Generic Object Push
• Human Interface Devices (Keyboard/Mouse)• Personal Area Network• Serial Port
• Service Discovery
Usage environment and your healthIntegrated wireless cards emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy like other radio devices. However,the level of energy emitted is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices
such as mobile phones.
Due to the fact that integrated wireless cards operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety
standards and recommendations, Lenovo believes they are safe for use by consumers. These standards andrecommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels
and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature.
In some situations or environments, the use of integrated wireless cards might be restricted by the proprietorof the building or responsible representatives of the organization. These situations and areas might for
example include:• Using the integrated wireless cards onboard of airplanes, in hospitals or near petrol stations, blastingareas (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, youare encouraged to ask for authorization to use integrated wireless cards prior to turning on the tablet.

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Location of the UltraConnect wireless antennas
The ThinkPad Tablet features an integrated diversity antenna system built into the display for optimal
reception, enabling wireless communication wherever you are.
The following illustration shows the location of each built-in wireless antenna.

Figure 17. Location of the UltraConnect wireless antennas
1

Wireless LAN antenna (Main)

2

Wireless WAN antenna (Main)

3

GPS antenna

4 Wireless LAN antenna (Auxiliary)
5 Wireless WAN antenna (Auxiliary)

Export classification noticeThis product is subject to the United States Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and has an Export
Classification Control Number (ECCN) of 5A992.c. It can be re-exported except to any of the embargoedcountries in the EAR E1 country list.

Electronic emission notices
The following information refers to the ThinkPad Tablet machine types 1838 and 1839.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity
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 harmfulinterference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, might cause harmful interference

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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 the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult an authorized dealer or service representative for help.
Lenovo is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than specified orrecommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment.
Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)this device might not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that might cause undesired operation.
Responsible Party:
Lenovo (United States) Incorporated
1009 Think Place - Building One
Morrisville, NC 27560
Phone Number: 919-294-5900

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.

European Union - Compliance to the Electromagnetic Compatibility
Directive
This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EU Council Directive 2004/108/EC on theapproximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility. Lenovo cannot
accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a nonrecommended
modification of the product, including the installation of option cards from other manufacturers.
This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B Information Technology
Equipment according to European Standard EN 55022. The limits for Class B equipment were derived
for typical residential environments to provide reasonable protection against interference with licensed
communication devices.

German Class B compliance statement
Deutschsprachiger EU Hinweis:

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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.
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 Fremdherstellern ohne
Empfehlung der Lenovo gesteckt/eingebaut werden.
Deutschland:
Einhaltung des Gesetzes 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 Gesetz über die elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit
von Betriebsmitteln, EMVG vom 20. Juli 2007 (früher Gesetz über die elektromagnetische
Verträglichkeit von Geräten), bzw. der EMV EG Richtlinie 2004/108/EC (früher 89/336/EWG), fürGeräte der Klasse B.
Dieses Gerät ist berechtigt, in Übereinstimmung mit dem Deutschen EMVG das EG-Konformitätszeichen- CE - zu führen. Verantwortlich für die Konformitätserklärung nach Paragraf 5 des EMVG ist die Lenovo(Deutschland) GmbH, Gropiusplatz 10, D-70563 Stuttgart.
Informationen in Hinsicht EMVG Paragraf 4 Abs. (1) 4:
Das Gerät erfüllt die Schutzanforderungen nach EN 55024 und EN 55022 Klasse B.

Korea Class B compliance statement

Japanese VCCI Class B statement

Japan compliance statement for products which connect to the power
mains with rated current less than or equal to 20 A per phase

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Lenovo product service information for Taiwan

Additional regulatory information
For more information about the wireless regulatory notices, refer to the Regulatory Notice that came withyour tablet.
If your tablet is shipped without the Regulatory Notice, you can obtain a PDF version from the Lenovo Web
site at: :http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkPadUserGuides

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Appendix B. Environmental, recycling, and disposal
information
Lenovo 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 inrecycling their IT products. For information on recycling Lenovo products, go to:
http://www.lenovo.com/recycling

Japan recycling statementsCollecting and recycling a disused Lenovo computer or monitor
If you are a company employee and need to dispose of a Lenovo computer or monitor that is the propertyof the company, you must do so in accordance with the Law for Promotion of Effective Utilization of
Resources. Computers and monitors are categorized as industrial waste and should be properly disposedof by an industrial waste disposal contractor certified by a local government. In accordance with the Law
for Promotion of Effective Utilization of Resources, Lenovo Japan provides, through its PC Collecting
and Recycling Services, for the collecting, reuse, and recycling of disused computers and monitors. For
details, visit the Lenovo Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/recycling/japan. Pursuant to the Law for
Promotion of Effective Utilization of Resources, the collecting and recycling of home-used computers
and monitors by the manufacturer was begun on October 1, 2003. This service is provided free ofcharge for home-used computers sold after October 1, 2003. For details, visit the Lenovo Web site at
http://www.lenovo.com/recycling/japan.

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Disposing of Lenovo computer components
Some Lenovo computer products sold in Japan might have components that contain heavy metals or otherenvironmental sensitive substances. To properly dispose of disused components, such as a printed circuitboard or drive, use the methods described above for collecting and recycling a disused computer or monitor.
Disposing of disused lithium batteries from Lenovo computers
A button-shaped lithium battery is installed on the system board of your Lenovo computer to provide power
to the computer clock while the computer is off or disconnected from the main power source. If you want toreplace it with a new one, contact your place of purchase or ask for a repair service provided by Lenovo. If
you have replaced it by yourself and want to dispose of the disused lithium battery, insulate it with vinyl tape,contact your place of purchase, and follow their instructions. If you use a Lenovo computer at home andneed to dispose of a lithium battery, you must comply with local ordinances and regulations.
Disposing of a disused battery pack from Lenovo notebook computersYour Lenovo notebook computer has a lithium ion battery pack or a nickel metal hydride battery pack. If you
are a company employee who uses a Lenovo notebook computer and need to dispose of a battery pack,contact the proper person in Lenovo sales, service, or marketing, and follow that person's instructions. You
also can refer to the instructions at http://www.lenovo.com/jp/ja/environment/recycle/battery/.
If you use a Lenovo notebook computer at home and need to dispose of a battery pack, youmust comply with local ordinances and regulations. You also can refer to the instructions at
http://www.lenovo.com/jp/ja/environment/recycle/battery/.

Recycling information for Brazil
Declarações de Reciclagem no Brasil
Descarte de um Produto Lenovo Fora de Uso
Equipamentos elétricos e eletrônicos não devem ser descartados em lixo comum, mas enviados à pontos decoleta, autorizados pelo fabricante do produto para que sejam encaminhados e processados por empresas
especializadas no manuseio de resíduos industriais, devidamente certificadas pelos orgãos ambientais, deacordo com a legislação local.
A Lenovo possui um canal específico para auxiliá-lo no descarte desses produtos. Caso você possua
um produto Lenovo em situação de descarte, ligue para o nosso SAC ou encaminhe um e-mail para:
reciclar@lenovo.com, informando o modelo, número de série e cidade, a fim de enviarmos as instruções
para o correto descarte do seu produto Lenovo.

EU WEEE statements

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The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) mark applies only to countries within the European
Union (EU) and Norway. Appliances are labeled in accordance with European Directive 2002/96/EC
concerning waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). The Directive determines the framework forthe return and recycling of used appliances as applicable throughout the European Union. This label isapplied to various products to indicate that the product is not to be thrown away, but rather reclaimed uponend of life per this Directive. Users of electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) with the WEEE marking per
Annex IV of the WEEE Directive must not dispose of end of life EEE as unsorted municipal waste, but use thecollection framework available to them for the return, recycle, recovery of WEEE and minimize any potential
effects of EEE on the environment and human health due to the presence of hazardous substances. For
additional WEEE information, go to http://www.lenovo.com/recycling.

Battery recycling information for Taiwan

Battery recycling information for the United States and Canada

Battery recycling information for the European Union

Notice: This mark applies only to countries within the European Union (EU).
Batteries or packaging for batteries are labeled in accordance with European Directive 2006/66/EC
concerning batteries and accumulators and waste batteries and accumulators. The Directive determines theframework for the return and recycling of used batteries and accumulators as applicable throughout theEuropean Union. This label is applied to various batteries to indicate that the battery is not to be thrown
away, but rather reclaimed upon end of life per this Directive.
In accordance with the European Directive 2006/66/EC, batteries and accumulators are labeled to indicatethat 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 accumulators as unsorted
municipal waste, but use the collection framework available to customers for the return, recycling, andtreatment of batteries and accumulators. Customer participation is important to minimize any potential

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effects of batteries and accumulators on the environment and human health due to the potential presence of
hazardous substances. For proper collection and treatment, go to:
http://www.lenovo.com/recycling

China recycling information for Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (WEEE)

China substance disclosure table

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 Electronic Equipment (EEE).

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Lenovo might not offer the products, services, or features discussed in this document in all countries.
Consult your local Lenovo representative for information on the products and services currently available inyour area. Any reference to a Lenovo product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that onlythat Lenovo product, program, or service might be used. Any functionally equivalent product, program, orservice that does not infringe any Lenovo intellectual property right might be used instead. However, it is theuser's responsibility to evaluate and verify the operation of any other product, program, or service.
Lenovo might have patents or pending patent applications covering subject matter described in thisdocument. The furnishing of this document does not give you any license to these patents. You can send
license inquiries, in writing, to:Lenovo (United States), Inc.
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Attention: Lenovo Director of Licensing
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apply to you.
This information could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Changes are periodicallymade to the information herein; these changes will be incorporated in new editions of the publication.
Lenovo might make improvements and/or changes in the product(s) and/or the program(s) described in thispublication 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 thisdocument does not affect or change Lenovo product specifications or warranties. Nothing in this document
shall operate as an express or implied license or indemnity under the intellectual property rights of Lenovo
or third parties. All information contained in this document was obtained in specific environments and ispresented as an illustration. The result obtained in other operating environments might vary.
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obtained in other operating environments might vary significantly. Some measurements might have been
made on development-level systems and there is no guarantee that these measurements will be the sameon generally available systems. Furthermore, some measurements might have been estimated throughextrapolation. Actual results might vary. Users of this document should verify the applicable data for their
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