Lenovo IdeaTab A2107A User manual

IdeaTab A2107A
User Guide V1.0
Please read the
safety precautions and important notes
in the supplied manual before use.

Chapter 01
IdeaTab A2107A Overview *Specific models only
1-1 IdeaTab Appearance
1-2 Buttons and SIM Card Slot
1-3 Turning On/Off Your IdeaTab
1-4 Activating/Deactivating the Display
1-5 Screen Lock/Unlock
1-6 Navigation Tips
1-7 Home Screen
1-8 Switching Home Screens
1-9 Status Bar
1-10 Recent Apps
1-11 Applications Management
1-12 Entering Text
1-1 IdeaTab Appearance
Images are for reference purposes only, and may differ from your IdeaTab
A2107A.
NOTE: You are advised to use the earphone/headset (not supplied) conforming
to OMPT (Open Mobile Terminal Platform).
1-2 Buttons and SIM Card Slot
Power Button
To turn on your IdeaTab, press and hold this button for about 4 seconds,
then release it.
If your IdeaTab is turned on, press this button to deactivate the display.
If the display is deactivated, press this button to activate the display.

To turn off your IdeaTab, press and hold this button for about 1 second,
then select OK in the Power off pop-up window to shut down your
IdeaTab.
Should it be necessary, press and hold this button for about 6 seconds to
force shutdown.
Volume Controls
Press the Volume Up or Down button to adjust the volume.
SIM Card Slot
Two SIM card slots are located on the top of the IdeaTab. Turn off the
IdeaTab, insert the SIM card. To remove the SIM card while turned off, pull
the card out of the SIM card slot gently.
The following table describes the service your IdeaTab provides after
inserting the SIM card(s).
SIM1 slot SIM2 slot Service
-2G SIM card 2G in SIM2 slot
2G SIM card -2G in SIM1 slot
-3G SIM card 3G in SIM2 slot
2G SIM card 2G SIM card 2G in SIM1 slot and 2G in SIM2 slot
2G SIM card 3G SIM card 2G in SIM1 slot and 3G in SIM2 slot
3G SIM card 2G SIM card 3G in SIM1 slot and 2G in SIM2 slot
3G SIM card 3G SIM card
If the SIM card last used for 3G service before
shutting down is still in the product
The SIM card last used for 3G continues to
provide 3G service. The other SIM card
provides 2G service.
3G SIM card 3G SIM card If the SIM card last used for 3G service before shutting down is not in the product
3G in SIM1 slot and 2G in SIM2 slot.
NOTE: There is no 2G network service provider in Japan. In Japan (or other
regions with no 2G network service), results for 2G in the above table should
be read as ‘no service’.
1-3 Turning On/Off Your IdeaTab
Turning On Your IdeaTab
Press and hold the Power button on your IdeaTab for about 4 seconds, then
release it. The Lenovo logo and the startup screen will appear in sequence,
indicating your IdeaTab has been turned on.

Turning Off Your IdeaTab
Press and hold the Power button on your IdeaTab for about 1 second. The
Power off pop-up window will appear. Tap OK to turn off your IdeaTab.
NOTE: When connecting to a computer with a USB cable, make sure that the
battery power is sufficient for normal operation; otherwise, charge with the AC
power adapter before USB connection.
1-4 Activating/Deactivating the Display
Activating the Display
With the display deactivated, press the Power button on the IdeaTab to
activate the display. The IdeaTab's display will then illuminate, indicating that
it has been activated.
Deactivating the Display
If you do not need to use your IdeaTab temporarily, you can press the Power
button to deactivate the display. Your IdeaTab will then enter standby mode to
save power.
1-5 Screen Lock/Unlock
Screen Lock
Auto-Lock
You can set screen timeout by tapping Screen timeout in Display under
Settings. If there is no operation within the preset standby time, the
display will automatically deactivate, and your IdeaTab will be locked
automatically.

Manual Lock
If you do not need to use your IdeaTab temporarily, you can press the Power
button for about 1 second to deactivate the display. Your IdeaTab will then be
locked, and will enter standby mode.
Screen Unlock
When in standby mode, press the Power button on your IdeaTab to activate
the display. Then, tap and hold the lock icon, and drag the slider over the
unlock icon, as shown in the illustration below.

Screen Lock Pattern Setting
You can set the screen lock pattern by tapping Pattern in Screen lock in
Security under Settings. After this function has been enabled, you will
be required to trace a personalized unlock pattern to unlock the screen before
you can use your IdeaTab.
1-6 Navigation Tips
Back : Return to the previous screen.
Home : Return to the Home screen.
Recent Apps : Display recently used apps.
Advanced Menu : Display shortcuts such as Preferences, Manage
apps, System settings, Add more capacity and One touch clear.
App Menu : Display all available apps.

1 - Back 2 - Home
3 - Recent Apps 4 - Advanced Menu
5 - App Menu
1-7 Home Screen
This desktop enables you to quickly view and open your most frequently used
applications.
In the Home screen, you can add shortcuts and change your wallpaper.
To add a shortcut to the Home screen, tap and hold the icon of the app
in the applications list until it is added to the Home screen.
To change your wallpaper, tap and press any blank area on the Home
screen for about 2 seconds. You can choose a wallpaper in the pop-up
window.

To delete something on the Home screen, tap and hold the selected item
for about 2 seconds until appears on the top right corner of the
icons, then tap to remove it.

1-8 Switching Home Screens
Your IdeaTab has multiple desktops.
Move through screens by sliding your finger across the display. Icons can be
moved from one desktop to another.
1-9 Status Bar
System messages, if any, will be displayed on the bottom right corner of the
display.
Information about WLAN connections and reception, power levels, charging
status, and other notifications are displayed in the status bar.
Tap the status bar to display the notification panel. Tap to open the
setting details window which contains the Airplane mode switch, WLAN setting
shortcut, Auto-rotate screen switch, Brightness adjustment toolbar,
Notifications switch and Settings shortcut.

1-10 Recent Apps
Your IdeaTab remembers apps you have used recently.
Tap to display a list of your recently used apps. Tap an app to open it.