Lenovo Tab M8 4th Gen User manual

Lenovo
Tab M8 (4th Gen) 2024
User Guide
TB301FU
TB301XU

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Contents
Welcome............................................................................... 1
Basics..................................................................................... 2
Set up and get started....................................................................................2
Prepare for setup.........................................................................................2
Initial setup.....................................................................................................2
Learn about gestures ......................................................................................4
Basic gestures...............................................................................................4
More gestures................................................................................................5
Customize your home screen.......................................................................6
Home settings...............................................................................................6
Widgets ...........................................................................................................6
Wallpaper........................................................................................................ 7
Color palette.................................................................................................. 7
Use your apps.....................................................................................................7
Search for an app ........................................................................................7
Move an app to another screen .............................................................7
Manage the open apps..............................................................................8
Remove or uninstall an app.....................................................................8
Entertainment Space.......................................................................................8
Open the Entertainment Space .............................................................8
Disable the Entertainment Space..........................................................8
Notifications and Quick settings.................................................................9
Notifications panel ......................................................................................9
Quick settings panel...................................................................................9
Factory reset, update and force shutdown ...........................................10
Factory reset ................................................................................................ 10
System update.............................................................................................10

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Force shutdown...........................................................................................10
Settings ................................................................................. 11
WLAN ....................................................................................................................11
Mobile network ..................................................................................................11
VPN.........................................................................................................................11
Bluetooth............................................................................................................. 12
Display.................................................................................................................. 12
Brightness...................................................................................................... 12
Reading mode.............................................................................................. 12
Eye protection and safety information .............................................. 13
Screen lock ......................................................................................................... 13
Split Screen ........................................................................................................ 13
Enable split screen mode ........................................................................ 13
Adjust the split screen size..................................................................... 14
Exit split screen mode .............................................................................. 14
Digital Wellbeing & parental controls ...................................................... 14
Digital Wellbeing......................................................................................... 14
Parental controls......................................................................................... 15
Battery.................................................................................................................. 15
Permission management............................................................................... 16
Language ............................................................................................................ 16
Apps ...................................................................................... 17
Camera................................................................................................................. 17
Open Camera ............................................................................................... 17
Camera settings .......................................................................................... 17
Switch camera modes............................................................................... 18
View photos and videos........................................................................... 18
Files ....................................................................................................................... 18
Browse files................................................................................................... 18
Clean files ...................................................................................................... 19

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Share files ...................................................................................................... 19
Google apps....................................................................................................... 19
Advanced features............................................................ 20
Multiple users.....................................................................................................20
Multi-User Preferences .............................................................................20
Creating new user accounts...................................................................20
Switching between user accounts.......................................................20
Deleting a user account ........................................................................... 21
Appendix .............................................................................. 22
Important safety and handling information ..........................................22
Electronic emission notices .........................................................................26
Environmental, recycling, and disposal information ..........................28
ENERGY STAR model information............................................................30
Export classification notice.......................................................................... 31
HEVC Standard .................................................................................................32

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Welcome
Before using your device, be sure to read the following:
•Quick Start Guide, Safety & Warranty
•Regulatory Notice
To get more information and download the above documents, please go to
https://support.lenovo.com.
All pictures and illustrations in this guide are for your reference only. The
actual product may vary.
Icons
Instruction, reminder, or suggestion.
Attention or caution.
Danger or warning.

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Basics
Set up and get started
Prepare for setup
To make setup as smooth as possible, please prepare the following:
•An internet connection through a Wi-Fi network or a mobile network.
You may need the name and password of the Wi-Fi network.
•For devices with SIM card slots, install SIM card provided by your carrier.
•Your previous device or a backup of your device, if you’re transferring
your data to your new device.
Initial setup
This device has an easy setup process to help you get going when you
first turn on your device. You can follow the onscreen setup instructions
manually.
After the initial setup, additional changes can be made in Settings.
1. Press and hold the Power button until you see the Lenovo logo. You will
see Hi there on the screen.
– Select your language: Tap and select your language from the
language list.
– Vision settings: Tap to customize the size of the display and text,
and enable Magnification to improve screen visibility. Enable Select
to Speak or TalkBack to make your device easier to use without the
screen.
2. Tap Start.
3. Read and accept the service agreements, then tap Next.
4. Connect to Wi-Fi network or mobile network (if your device supports it).
– Tap a network, and enter a password if required.
– Tap Add new network, then type a Wi-Fi network name manually

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and enter a password if required.
– Tap Use mobile network for setup to activate mobile network service
on your device.
If you set up oine, you need to manually set the time and date in the
next step.
5. Transfer apps and data from your previous device to the new device.
You can transfer many of your apps, settings, and content from your
previous device directly to your new device.
Bring the two devices close together, then follow the onscreen
instructions.
6. Check privacy settings. Manage Google app permissions.
7. Select one of the following screen unlock methods to increase your
device security. Follow the onscreen instructions to set a screen unlock
method.
– Pattern
– PIN
– Password
You can also tap Not now to set up later in Settings > Unlock and
security > Screen lock.
8. Select your preferred navigation mode.
– Gesture Navigation
Operate your device by gestures. Refer to “Learn about gestures” for
details.
– 3-button Navigation
Three buttons will appear on the navigation bar at the bottom of the
screen.
Button Description
•Go back
Returning to the previous menu or exiting an app.
•Home
Returning to the home screen.
•Switch apps
Viewing the open apps.
9. Tap Finish device setup, you can get started on your device.

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Learn about gestures
Your device supports Gesture navigation and 3-button navigation.
Basic gestures
Tap
•Selecting or opening an item.
Press and hold
•Accessing frequently used functions of
the app.
•Customizing your home screen.
Swipe
•Swiping up to open the list of all apps.
•Swiping down to open the Notifications
panel.
•Swiping down from top right corner to
open the Quick settings panel.
Hold and drag
•Moving an app to where you want to
place it.
Spread and pinch
•Zooming in and out on websites,
photos, maps, or other items.

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More gestures
The following gestures are only available for the Gesture navigation style. To
change the navigation style, go to Settings > System > System navigation.
Swipe up from the bottom edge.
•Returning to the home screen.
Swipe from the left or right edge.
•Switching to the previous page.
Swipe up from the bottom edge and hold.
•Viewing the open apps.
Swipe left or right at the bottom edge.
•Switching between open apps.

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Customize your 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.
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No. Function Description
1Hotseat Add apps to the hotseat.
2All applications : Tap to view all apps.
You can customize your home screen in the following ways.
Home settings
Press and hold anywhere on the home screen except the icons, and tap
Home settings to customize your device.
•Notification dots
Show notification dots on app icons.
•Add app icons to Home screen
Add app icons for new apps to the home screen.
•Swipe to access the Entertainment Space
Swipe right to open Entertainment Space from the home screen.
Widgets
You can add a widget on your home screen. Widgets provide you with
quick-views of the calendar events information, mails, maps, and more.
1. Press and hold anywhere on the home screen except the icons, tap
Widgets, and select a widget you want to add.
2. Press and drag the widget to where you want to place it, then release it.

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Wallpaper
To set your wallpaper, do the following:
1. Press and hold anywhere on the home screen except the icons, tap
Wallpapers, and select a picture.
2. Select Lock Screen or Desktop.
3. Tap Set wallpaper.
You can also go to Settings > Wallpaper and home screen > Set
wallpaper to set your wallpaper.
Color palette
To set system theme color and desktop app icon color, do the following:
1. Press and hold anywhere on the home screen except the icons, tap Color
palette.
2. Enable the color options as needed.
You can also go to Settings > Wallpaper and home screen to set it.
Use your apps
Search for an app
1. Tap on the home screen or swipe up from the home screen to see a
list of all apps.
2. Find an app directly or enter keywords in the search bar to search for an
app.
Move an app to another screen
Press and hold the app that you want to move, drag it to where you want to
place it, and then release it.

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Manage the open apps
1. View a list of open apps using either of the following ways:
– Gesture navigation: Swipe up from the bottom of the screen and
hold.
– 3-button navigation: Tap at the bottom of the screen.
2. On the open app list screen, you can do the following:
– Tap an app window to access the app.
– Swipe an app window up to close the app.
– Swipe an app window down to lock or unlock the app.
– Press and hold an app window to view more actions.
– Tap Clear all to stop all the apps.
Remove or uninstall an app
Press and hold an app icon, then you can do the following:
•Tap to uninstall the app from the device.
•Tap to remove the app from the home screen.
•The removed apps can be found in the app list.
•Some system apps are required by the device and cannot be
uninstalled.
Entertainment Space
Entertainment Space is a one-stop, personalized screen for all your favorite
movies, shows, videos, games, and books.
Open the Entertainment Space
Swipe right from the home screen or tap on the left side of the home
screen.
Internet connection and Google account sign-in are necessary for using
the Entertainment Space.
Disable the Entertainment Space
Entertainment Space is enabled by default. Go to Home settings and disable
Swipe to access the Entertainment Space.

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Notifications and Quick settings
Notifications panel
The Notifications panel informs you of new messages, USB connections,
activities in progress such as file downloading, and more.
•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 manage notifications, tap Manage at the bottom of the Notifications
panel, or go to Settings > Notifications.
Quick settings panel
The Quick settings panel provides quick access to device functions. Icons
change colors when corresponding functions are enabled and disabled.
•To open the Quick settings panel, swipe down from the top right corner
of the screen.
•To close the Quick settings panel, swipe up from the bottom of the
screen.
•To enable or disable a function, tap the function icon.
•Press and hold a function icon to open the function’s setting screen (if
provided).
•Tap to switch accounts
•Tap to edit the Quick settings panel.
•Tap to open Settings.
•Tap to power o or restart your device.

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Factory reset, update and force shutdown
Factory reset
Factory reset will erase all data from your device’s internal storage. Please
back up important data on the device before resetting your device.
1. Go to Settings > System > Reset options > Erase all data (factory reset).
2. Tap Erase all data to reset the manufacturer’s default settings.
System update
Your device will prompt you to download and install updates when a new
system version is available. You can also manually check for updates and set
update methods.
1. Go to Settings > System > System Update, and tap Check for updates.
2. Tap at the top right of the System Update screen to enable or disable
the automatic download and overnight upgrade features as needed.
Download and install system updates from ocial sources only.
Force shutdown
Press and hold the Power and Volume down buttons for about 8 seconds
until the device turns o.

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Settings
WLAN
Connecting to the internet over a WLAN network is an eective method to
save your mobile data.
1. Go to Settings > Network & internet >Internet, and turn on Wi-Fi to
display a list of available networks.
2. Tap a network, and enter a password if required.
3. Tap CONNECT.
After the device is connected to a WLAN network, will be displayed at
the top of the screen.
Mobile network
For devices, with SIM card slots, you can insert a SIM card and enable mobile
network data access.
To set up Internet access through a mobile network, do the following:
1. Go to Settings > Network & internet > Mobile network.
2. Open your mobile operator service and enable the mobile network.
You need a valid SIM card with a data service. If you don't have a SIM
card, contact your carrier.
VPN
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.

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1. Go to Settings > Network & internet >More network settings >VPN.
2. Tap to edit the VPN profile.
3. Tap SAVE.
4. Tap to edit or forget the VPN.
Bluetooth
You can pair your device to other Bluetooth-enabled devices, like Bluetooth
headphones.
1. Go to Settings > Bluetooth, and enable Use Bluetooth.
2. Tap Pair new device, and select a device name to match and connect.
After the device is connected to a Bluetooth device, will be displayed at
the top of the screen.
Display
Brightness
•Manual adjustment
Go to Settings > Display, and move the Brightness slider to adjust the
screen brightness manually.
•Automatic adjustment
Go to Settings > Display, and enable Adaptive brightness to allow the
screen to change brightness as lighting changes automatically.
Reading mode
1. Go to Settings > Display > Reading mode, and turn on Enable Reading
Mode.
2. Select a reading mode display eect.

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Eye protection and safety information
When Eye protection mode is enabled, the screen will have an amber tint,
which reduces blue light. This allows you to read or view the screen more
comfortably in dimly lit environments.
1. Go to Settings > Display > Eye protection mode, and enable Eye
protection mode.
2. Tap Schedule to customize your eye protection mode time.
3. Slide the Intensity slider to adjust the light as needed.
Please use the device in a well-lit area, and when using the device, keep it
at a suitable distance from your eyes. To avoid eyestrain, take a break from
looking at the screen after a period of time.
While concentrating on the performance capabilities of its screens, Lenovo
also places importance on users’ eye health. This product has received TÜV
Rheinland’s “Low Blue Light” certification and can be used with confidence.
For further information, please visit https://support.lenovo.com.
Screen lock
Setting a screen lock is an eective way to increase device security. Do the
following to set screen lock.
1. Go to Settings > Unlock and security > Screen lock.
2. Select a screen unlock method and follow the onscreen instructions to
set it.
Split Screen
Split screen mode enables you to open two apps in a split screen and use
them at the same time.
Enable split screen mode
To open split screen, do one of the following:

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- Method one:
1. Press and hold the app icon, then tap .
2. Tap another app you want to split.
-Method two:
1. Open the list of the open apps.
2. Tap on the app you want to split and then tap another app.
Not all applications support split screen mode.
Adjust the split screen size
Slide the or in the middle of the two screens to adjust the split screen
size.
Exit split screen mode
Slide the or to the edge of the screen.
Digital Wellbeing & parental controls
With Digital Wellbeing & parental controls, you can access real-time reports
showing how much time you spend on your device. You can also set limits
for what you want to manage.
Go to Settings > Digital Wellbeing & parental controls, and then set the
related functions.
Digital Wellbeing
•Dashboard
– View your screen time, notifications received and times opened.
– Set daily timers for most apps.
•Bedtime mode
– Customize the start and end times of bedtime mode.
– Set the time period during which the device will automatically
activate Bedtime mode while charging.

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•Focus mode
Select distracting apps, then tap TURN ON NOW to pause distracting
apps and hide their notifications.
•Manage notifications
Disable or enable notifications for specific apps.
•Do Not Disturb
Block notifications and avoid interruption when you need to concentrate.
•Show icon in the app list
Display the digital wellbeing icon in the list of all apps.
Parental controls
•Tap Set up parental controls and follow the on screen instructions. You
can connect your parent’s device or your child’s device using Google
Family Link.
•After connecting the devices, a parent can manage mature content,
website access, location services, and other settings on a child’s device.
Battery
Go to Settings > Battery, and you can check the battery usage and manage
the battery.
•Battery usage
View usage from the last full charge.
•Battery Saver
Reduce power consumption by limiting background activity, visual
eects, certain features, and some network connections.
•Battery enhancement
Enable Battery protection mode and Battery maintenance mode to
extend battery life.
Battery protection mode prevents charging for extended periods, which
exposes the battery to high temperatures and high voltage that may
cause it to age faster. When Battery protection mode is enabled, power

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will eventually be maintained between 40%-60% to extend battery life.
•Battery Manager
Check which apps drain the battery and choose to restrict these apps.
•Battery percentage
Show or hide the battery percentage in the status bar.
Permission management
Some apps may require your permission for location or privacy data access
to provide corresponding services. To manage app permissions, do any of
the following methods:
•Manage an individual app’s permissions
Press and hold an app, go to App info > Permissions, check the
permissions granted or denied to the app, and tap to reset the permission.
•Manage permissions by category
– Location: Go to Settings > Location > App location permissions,
check the apps that access location, and tap an app to reset the
permission.
– Privacy: Go to Settings > Privacy > Permission manager, select a
capability, check the apps that access the capability, and tap an app
to reset the permission.
Language
You can add frequently-used languages to your list and set your system
language.
1. Go to Settings > System > Languages.
2. Tap Add a language and select the language that you want to add.
3. Tap SET AS DEFAULT.
Set the system language by dragging to the top of the list.