Lenovo Tab M9 User manual

Lenovo Tab M9
User Guide
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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 .......................................................................................................... 7
Wallpaper....................................................................................................... 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
Force shutdown.......................................................................................... 10

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Settings .................................................................................11
WLAN ................................................................................................................... 11
Mobile network ................................................................................................. 11
VPN........................................................................................................................ 11
Bluetooth.............................................................................................................12
Screen lock .........................................................................................................12
Face-recognition ..............................................................................................12
Display..................................................................................................................13
Brightness......................................................................................................13
Reading mode..............................................................................................13
Eye protection and safety information...............................................13
Battery..................................................................................................................14
Permission management...............................................................................14
Split screen .........................................................................................................15
Enable split screen mode ........................................................................15
Manage the split screen ...........................................................................15
Exit split screen mode ..............................................................................15
Language.............................................................................................................15
Apps ......................................................................................17
Camera .................................................................................................................17
Open Camera ...............................................................................................17
Camera settings...........................................................................................17
Switch camera modes...............................................................................18
View photos and videos...........................................................................18
Files .......................................................................................................................18
Browse files ...................................................................................................19
Clean files.......................................................................................................19
Share files.......................................................................................................19
Google apps.......................................................................................................19
Appendix ..............................................................................20

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Important safety and handling information..........................................20
Electronic emission notices......................................................................... 24
Environmental, recycling, and disposal information.......................... 26
ENERGY STAR model information ........................................................... 28
Export classification notice......................................................................... 29
Dolby certification .......................................................................................... 29

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Welcome
Before using your device, be sure to read the following:
•Quick Start Guide
•Safety and Warranty Guide
•Regulatory Notice
To get more information and download the above documents, please go to
https://www.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 Font size, Display size, 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.
– Face-recognition
– Pattern
– PIN
– Password
Before enabling face-recognition, you need to create a pattern, PIN, or
password. You can also tap Skip to set up later in Settings > Security >
Screen lock.
8. Select your preferred navigation mode.
– 3-button navigation
3-button navigation is enabled by default. Three buttons will appear
on the navigation bar at the bottom of the screen.

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Button Description
•Go back
Returning to the previous menu or exiting an app.
•Home
Returning to the home screen.
•Switch apps
Viewing a list of open apps and switching between open
apps.
– Gesture navigation
Tap System navigation, change to Gesture navigation and adjust the
Back Sensitivity under Gesture navigation.
Refer to “Learn about gestures”for details.
9. Tap Register or log in to activate your Lenovo ID. You can enjoy all
Lenovo services with a single account.
Lenovo ID settings is only available when the network is connected.
10. Tap Finish device setup.
Learn about gestures
Your device supports Gesture navigation and 3-button navigation.
Basic gestures
Tap
•Selecting or opening an item.

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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 twice to open the Quick
settings panel.
Hold and drag
•Moving an app to where you want to
place it.
•Removing or uninstalling an app.
Spread and pinch
•Zooming in and out on websites,
photos, maps, or other items.
More gestures
The following gestures are only available for the Gesture navigation style. To
change the navigation style, go to Settings > System > Gestures > System
navigation.
Swipe up from the bottom edge.
•Returning to the home screen.

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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.
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.
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.
•Use wallpaper to generate a theme
Adjust the theme color based on the wallpaper automatically.
•Add app icons to Home screen
Add icons for new apps to the home screen.

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•Swipe to access the Entertainment Space
Swipe right to open the Entertainment Space from the home screen.
Widgets
You can put widgets, which are small dynamic apps, on your home screen.
Widgets provide you with quick-views of the calendar events information,
mails, maps, and more.
To add a widget to your home screen, do the following:
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.
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 > Display > Wallpaper to set your wallpaper.
Use your apps
Search for an app
1. 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 active apps.
Remove or uninstall an app
1. Press and drag an app to or at the top of the screen, and release it.
2. Tap OK.
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.
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 of the
screen twice.
•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 edit the Quick settings panel.
•Tap to switch accounts.
•Tap to power o or restart your device.
•Tap to open Settings.

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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
Swipe up from the home screen to open the list of all apps. Tap to open
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 > SIMs.
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

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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. Go to Settings > Network & internet > VPN.
2. Tap to edit the VPN profile, including the server name, type, server
address, and IPSec identifier.
3. Tap SAVE.
4. Tap to edit or delete the VPN.
Bluetooth
You can pair your device to other Bluetooth-enabled devices, like Bluetooth
headphones.
1. Go to Settings > Connected devices > Connection preferences >
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.
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 > Security > Screen lock.
2. Select a screen unlock method and follow the onscreen instructions to
set it.
Face-recognition
Face-recognition is set in combination with the pattern, PIN, or password as
an alternate screen unlock method. Do the following to set face-recognition.
1. Go to Settings > Security > Face-recognition.

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2. Follow the onscreen instructions to set up your device.
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.
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.

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Battery
Go to Settings > Battery to check battery usage and configure battery
settings.
•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
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,

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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.
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
1. Open the list of open apps.
2. Press and hold an app above the screen, and then tap Split screen.
Not all applications support split screen mode.
Manage the split screen
In split screen mode, you can do the following:
•Adjust the split screen size
Slide the or in the middle of the two screens to adjust the split
screen size.
•Replace the second app
Return to the home screen, and open another app that supports the split
screen mode.
Exit split screen mode
Slide the or to the edge of the screen.
Language
You can add frequently-used languages to your list and set your system
language.

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1. Go to Settings > System > Languages & input > Languages > Add a
language.
2. Select the language that you want to add.
3. Press and hold to drag the added language to the first line.