Lenovo Smart Tab M10 User manual

Lenovo Tab M10
User Guide
Lenovo TB-X605F
Lenovo TB-X605L
All information labeled with * in this guide refers only to the WLAN+LTE model
(Lenovo TB-X605L).

Basics
Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the following:
Safety, Warranty & Quick Start Guide
Regulatory Notice
“Important safety and handling information” in "Appendix".
The Safety, Warranty & Quick Start Guide and the Regulatory Notice are available on the
website at http://support.lenovo.com.
Note：All pictures and illustrations in this document are for your reference only and may
differ from the final product.
Lenovo Help
Looking for help? The Lenovo Companion app can offer you support to obtain direct access to
Lenovo's web assistance and forums*, frequent Q&A*, system upgrades*, hardware function
tests, warranty status checks*, service requests**, and repair status**.
Note:
* requires data network access.
** is not available in some countries.
You have two ways to get this app:
Search for and download the app from Google Play.
Scan the following QR code with a Lenovo Android device.
Technical specifications
Model Lenovo TB-X605F Lenovo TB-X605L
CPU Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 450 Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 450
Battery 4850mAh 4850mAh
Wireless
communication
Bluetooth 4.2;
WLAN 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac,2.4GHz &
5GHz;
GPS/GLONASS;
Bluetooth 4.2;
WLAN 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac,2.4GHz &
5GHz;
GPS/A-GPS/GLONASS;
FDD-LTE,TDD-LTE, WCDMA;
Note: Lenovo TB-X605L supports LTE Band 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 19, 20, 38, and 40,but in some
countries, LTE band is not all supported. To know if your device works with LTE networks
in your country, contact your carrier.
Home screen
The home screen is the starting point for using your device. For your convenience, the home
screen is already set up with some useful apps and widgets.

Note: Your device's features and the home screen may be different depending on
your location, language, carrier, and device model.
You can customize your home screen at any time.
Home screen
On the Home screen, there is a Google search bar and some useful apps.
Preview screen
Press and hold anywhere on the home screen except the icons.
There are WALLPAPERS, WIDGETS, and HOME SETTINGS at the bottom of the screen.
Add a widget to the home screen
Tap at the bottom of the preview screen, press and hold the widget you want to add,
drag it to where you want to place it, and then release it.
Change the wallpaper
Press and hold anywhere on the home screen except the icons, select WALLPAPERS at
the bottom of the screen, and then choose the wallpaper that you like.
Go to Settings > Display > Advanced > Wallpaper and choose the wallpaper that you
like.
Move an app to another screen
Press and hold the app that you want to move, drag it to the left or right side of the
screen, and then release it.
Uninstall an app
1. Press and hold an app that you want to uninstall.
2. Drag the app to , release it, and tap OK.
Note: Some of the system apps cannot be uninstalled.
Buttons
There are three buttons in the taskbar.
Back button: Tap to return to the previous page.
Home button: Tap to return to the default home screen.
Recent button: Tap to see recent apps. You can then perform the following:
Tap an app to open it.
Slide the application to the left or right to close it.
Tap to lock the app or tap to unlock it.
Tap to stop running the app.
Tap to stop running all the apps.

Notifications and Quick Settings
The Notifications panel informs you of new messages, USB connection, and activities in
progress, such as file downloading. The Quick Settings panel allows you to access frequently-
used settings such as the WLAN switch.
You can do any of the following:
To see notifications, swipe down from the top of the screen.
To close the Notifications panel, swipe up from the bottom of the screen.
To dismiss a notification, swipe left or right across the notification.
To dismiss all notifications, tap CLEAR ALL at the bottom of the Notifications panel.
To open the Quick Settings panel, swipe down from the top of the screen.You can view all
Settings in the Quick Settings panel by swiping down twice.
To close the Quick Settings panel, swipe up from the bottom of the screen.
Shortcut
You can quickly start commonly used functions of applications with shortcuts.
Note: only some applications support this function.
Quickly start commonly used functions of applications
Press and hold the icon of an application and then tap the function you want to start in the
Commonly Used Application Functions list.

Add shortcuts to the home screen
1. Press and hold the icon of an application.
Note: press and hold the icon of an application and tap to view more commonly used
functions.
2. To create a shortcut, press and hold the commonly used function in the Commonly Used
Application Functions list, and then drag it to the home screen.
Remove shortcuts
Press and hold the shortcut that you want to delete, and then drag it to X.
Force shutdown/restart
Press and hold the power button for about 10 seconds until the device turns off and turn it on
again in the normal way.

Productivity Mode
Go to Settings > Productivity mode to turn it on.
Navigation bar
Recent app icons are displayed in the navigation bar. You can do any of the following:
To open an app, tap its icon.
To display all the recent apps,you can click on the left or right of the navigation bar.
To adjust the order of the icons in the navigation bar, press and hold an app icon until it
enlarges slightly, drag it to where you want to place it, and then release it.
To close an app, press and hold the app until its icon enlarges slightly, drag it upwards, and
then release it.
Split screen mode
Using split screen mode
Method 1：
1. Open an app and then tap .
2. Press and hold the first app, drag it to "Drag here to use split screen",and then release
it. The app will be locked into position.
3. Choose the second app you want to open. The two apps will then be displayed in split
screen mode.
Method 2：
1. Open an app,and then press and hold . This app will be locked into position in split

screen mode.
2. Choose the second app you want to open. The two apps will be displayed in split screen
mode.
Note: Not all applications support split screen mode.
Split screen settings
In split screen mode, you can do the following:
Replace the second app：
Tap to choose another app in the application list, or tap an app icon in the navigation
bar.
Close the first app：
Press and hold the app icon in the navigation bar until it enlarges slightly, drag it
upwards, and then release it.
Adjust the split screen size：
Slide the in the middle of the two screens to adjust the split screen size.
Exiting split screen mode
You can exit split screen mode by:
Pressing and holding to enter full screen mode.
Choosing an app that doesn't support split screen mode.

Multi-User
Multi-User
There are three user types:
Owner：An owner has full control over all user permissions and manages all user
accounts.
Guest：There is only one Guest account. A guest has restricted access to the device.
New User ：There can be multiple user accounts, including standard users and child
users. A standard user can manage child user accounts. In child user accounts, there are
many child-friendly apps available, including videos, games, music, and more. Content
can be managed in Parental Control.
Creating new user accounts
Tap Settings > Users & accounts > Users > ADD USER to create user accounts.
Tap to create a standard user account.
Tap , or tap on the first home screen to create a child user account.
Note: Before you add a child user account, you need to set up a screen lock to protect
your apps and personal data.
Switching between user accounts

On the home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen and tap , tap , and tap
user photos to switch between different user accounts.
On the lock screen interface, select the user photos of the accounts you want to switch,
and then tap and swipe up to switch the user accounts.
Note: If users have set fingerprints for lock screen security, the fingerprints of
these users can be used to switch between accounts.
Deleting a user account
Tap Settings > Users & accounts >Users，tap the icon located beside the account you
would like to delete, then tap DELETE USER > DELETE.

Network
You need to set up a wireless network before connecting to the Internet.
Set up a WLAN network.
*Set up a mobile network.
Set up a VPN network.
*Set up a hotspot.
Setting up a WLAN network
1. Tap Settings > Network & Internet >WLAN.
2. Turn on the WLAN switch and tap a hotspot in the list to connect to the Internet.
When you are connecting to a secure hotspot, you need to enter your login name and
password to connect.
*Setting up a mobile network
Tap Settings > Network & Internet >Data usage.
Note: You need a valid SIM card with data service. If you don't have a SIM card, contact
your carrier.
Setting up a VPN network
VPNs are used within organizations to allow you to communicate private information securely
over a non-private network. You may need to configure a VPN, for example, to access your
work email. Ask the network administrator for the settings necessary to configure a VPN for
your network.：
1. Tap Settings > Network & Internet >VPN.
2. Tap to edit the VPN profile, including the server name, type, and the server address,
and then tap SAVE.
3. Tap the VPN server name, enter the username and password, and then tap CONNECT to
connect to the VPN network.
4. Tap to edit or delete the VPN.
Note: You need to set a lock screen pattern, PIN or password before using a VPN. Go to
Settings > Security & Location > Screen lock to select a screen lock option and set up the
screen lock.
*Setting up a hotspot
You can use a personal hotspot to share an Internet connection with a computer or other
device.
Tap Settings > Network & Internet >Hotspot & tethering.
Turn on WLAN hotspot.
Tap Set up WLAN hotspot to configure the hotspot.
You can also use Bluetooth tethering or USB tethering.
Note: Tell your friends the Network name and password, and then they can share your
mobile network.