Lenovo Tab V7 Series User manual

Lenovo Tab V7
User Guide
Lenovo PB-6505M
Lenovo PB-6505MC
All information labeled with * in this guide refers only to the IRIS model
(Lenovo PB-6505MC).

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 https://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 Help app can offer you support for getting 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 Play Store.
Scan the following QR code with a Lenovo Android device.
Technical specifications
Model Lenovo PB-6505M Lenovo PB-6505MC
CPU Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 450 Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 450
Battery 5180mAh 5180mAh
Wireless
communication
Bluetooth 4.2;
WLAN 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac,
simultaneous dual band (2.4GHz and
5GHz);
GPS/A-GPS/GLONASS;
FDD-LTE/TDD-LTE/UMTS/GSM
Bluetooth 4.2;
WLAN 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac,
simultaneous dual band (2.4GHz and
5GHz);
GPS/A-GPS/GLONASS;
FDD-LTE/TDD-LTE/UMTS/GSM
Note: Lenovo PB-6505M/PB-6505MC supports LTE Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 38, 40, but LTE
is not supported in some countries. To know if your device works with LTE networks in your
country, contact your carrier.

Home screen
Note: You can select the navigation method (Gesture/Classic mode) when starting to use the
device. The pictures below are all in Gesture mode.
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 first 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.
On the screen are Home settings, Widgets, and Wallpapers.
Add a widget to a home screen
Tap Widgets , press and hold the widget you want to add, then drag it to where you want to
place it, and release.
Change the wallpapers
Press and hold anywhere on the home screen except the icons, select Wallpapers, and then
choose your preferred wallpaper.
Go to > Display > Wallpaper and choose your preferred wallpaper.
Move an app to another screen
Press and hold an app that you want to move, drag it to where you want to place it, then
release.
Uninstall an app
1. Press and hold the app that you want to uninstall.
2. Drag to , and then release and tap OK.
Note: Some of the system apps cannot be uninstalled.
View recent apps
Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to view recent apps. Then you can do the following:
Tap an app to open it.
Swipe up an app window to close it.
Tap CLEAR ALL to stop running all the apps.
Screen buttons
There are two buttons at the bottom of the screen.
Back button: Tap to return to the previous page.
Home button: Tap to return to the default home screen.
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 twice.
To close the Quick Settings panel, swipe up from the bottom of the screen.
Force shutdown/reboot
Press and hold the Power button for about 6 seconds until the device turns off, or press and hold
the Power button for about 10 seconds to reboot.

Split screen mode
Using split screen mode
1. Open an app then swipe up from the bottom of the screen.
2. Tap the application icon at the top of the window, then tap . This app will be locked into
position.
3. Choose the second app. The two apps will then be displayed in split screen mode:
Choose the second app you want to open from the recent apps view.
Tap , and choose the second app you want to open.
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.
Adjust the split screen size
Slide the in the middle of the two screens to adjust the split sreen size.
Exiting split screen mode
You can exit split screen mode by:
Choosing an app that doesn't support split screen mode.
Sliding the in the middle of the two screens to the top/bottom of the screen to enter full
screen mode.

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.
You can also share your mobile network with others.
Set up a hotspot.
Setting up a WLAN network
Go to >Network & internet > WLAN.
Turn on the WLAN switch and tap a WLAN 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
Go to >Network & internet > Mobile network.
Turn on the Mobile data switch to connect to the Internet.
Note: You need a valid SIM card with a 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's administrator for the settings necessary to configure a VPN for your network.
Go to > Network & internet > VPN.
Tap to edit the VPN profile, including the server name, type, and the server address, and
then tap SAVE.
Tap the VPN server name, enter the username and password, and then tap CONNECT to
connect to the VPN network.
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 personal hotspot to share an Internet connection with a computer or other device.
Go to > Network & internet > Hotspot & tethering > WLAN hotspot and do the following:
Turn on WLAN hotspot.
Tap 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.

Internet
You can browse the web if your device is connected to a wireless network or a cellular network.
To open the browser app, go to Chrome.
Visiting websites
You can use the Chrome app to visit websites.
Type a web address
You don't need to type the full web address of an "http://" website to access it.
To visit "http://www.lenovo.com", simply type "www.lenovo.com" into the address bar and Tap .
Search for keywords
You can also type keywords into the address bar to search for webpages.
You can set a search engine in > Settings > Search engine.
Add a new webpage
Tap > New tab to add a new webpage tab.
Tap > New incognito tab to visit a website without leaving any traces of your visit.
Close a webpage
Tap > to close a webpage tab.
Refresh a webpage
Tap > to refresh a webpage.

Tap to return to the previous webpage.
Tap > to go forward to a recent webpage.
Saving webpages
You can save images and webpages in your device's internal storage.
Save images
Press and hold the image, then tap Download image.
Bookmark webpages
Tap > to add a webpage to Bookmarks.
Tap > Bookmarks to view bookmarks.
Setting accessibility preferences
Tap > Settings > Accessibility to set the text scaling and the webpage zoom.