Lenovo TAB3 10 Plus User manual

Lenovo TAB3 10 Plus
User Guide
Lenovo TB3-X70F
Lenovo TB3-X70L
All information labeled with * in this guide only refers to the WLAN +
LTE model (Lenovo TB3-X70L).

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.
Lenovo Companion
Looking for help? The Lenovo Companion 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 all 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 TB3-X70F Lenovo TB3-X70L
CPU MTK MT8161 MTK MT8735

Battery 7000 mAh 7000 mAh
Wireless
communication Bluetooth 4.0; GPS+GLONASS; WLAN 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac;
Bluetooth 4.0; GPS+GLONASS;
WLAN 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac;
*LTE/TD-
SCDMA/WCDMA/CDMA2000/GSM
Note: Lenovo TB3-X70L supports LTE Band 1, 3, 7, 8, 20, 38, 39, 40 and 41. But in
some countries, LTE is not supported. To know whether your Lenovo TB3-X70L 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 features and the home screen may be different, depending
on your location, language, carrier, and device model.
You can customize your own home screen at any time.
Home screen
On the first home screen, there is a Google Search bar.
Preview screen
Tap and hold anywhere on the home screen except the icons.
At the bottom of the screen appear Wallpapers, Lockscreen Wallpaper
and Widgets.
Add a widget to home screen
Tap at the bottom of the preview screen, tap and hold the widget you
want to add, then drag to where you want to place it and release.
Change the wallpaper
Go to Settings > Display > Wallpaper and choose the wallpaper that you

like.
Tap 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.
Move an app to another screen
Tap and hold an app that you want to move, drag it to the left or right side
of the screen, then release it where you want to place it.
Uninstall an app
1. Tap , and then tap and hold an app that you want to uninstall.
2. Drag to at the top of the screen until the app turns red, and then
release and tap OK.
Note: Some of the system apps cannot be uninstalled.
Screen buttons
There are four buttons at the bottom of the home screen.
Multi-window button: Tap to open the multiple apps.
Back button: Tap to return to the previous page.
Home button: Tap to return to the default home screen.
Recent button: Tap to see the recent apps. Then you can do the
following:
Tap an app to open it.
Tap to lock the app or tap to unlock it.
Tap to stop running the app.
Tap to stop all the running apps except the locked ones.
Notifications and Quick Settings
Swipe down from the top of the screen to view system notification messages and
quick settings. By tapping on switch, you can quickly turn a number of frequently
used functions on or off.

Press and hold the On/Off button for more than 8 seconds until the screen goes
dark.
Force shutdown

Camera
To open the Camera app, go to Camera.
Taking photos and record videos
You can take photos and record videos with your device's built-in camera.
Tap to turn on/turn off the Smile mode.
Tap to turn on/turn off the HDR mode.
Tap to switch between the front and the back camera.
Tap to take a photo.
Tap to record a video.
Tap to configure other camera settings.
Tap to use the Normal mode.
Tap to use the Panorama mode.
Tap to set the shooting effect.
Taking screenshots

Press and hold the On/Off button and the Volume down button at the same time.
Viewing pictures and videos
Photos and videos are stored in your device's internal storage. You can view your
photos and videos by using the following methods:
Tap the photo review icon when using the Camera app.
Go to Gallery.
Screenshots are stored in your device's internal storage. You can view your
screenshots by Gallery.

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 set up a hotspot to share your mobile network with others.
Setting up a WLAN network
Go to Settings > WLAN.
Turn on the WLAN and tap a WLAN hotspot in the list to connect to the Internet.
When you access a secure link, you need to enter your login name and password to
connect.
*Setting up a mobile network
Go to Settings > Data usage, tap CELLULAR and turn on Cellular data.
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 used within organizations 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. When one or more VPN settings are defined
you can:
Note: You need to set a lock screen PIN or password before using VPN. Go to
Settings > Security > Screen lock to select a screen lock option and set up the
screen lock.
Go to Settings > More > VPN.

Tap to edit the VPN profile, including the server name, the type and the
server address, and then tap SAVE.
Tap the VPN server name, input the username and password, and then tap
CONNECT to connect to the VPN network.
Tap to edit or delete the VPN.
*Setting up a hotspot
You can use personal hotspot to share an Internet connection with a computer or
other device.
Go to Settings > More > Tethering & portable hotspot and do the following:
Turn on WLAN hotspot.
Tap Set up WLAN hotspot to configure the hotspot.
You can also use Bluetooth tethering and USB tethering.
Note: Tell your friends the Network SSID and password, and then they can share
your cellular network.

Internet
You can browse the web if your device is connected to a wireless network.
To open the browser app, go to Chrome.
Visiting websites
You can use the Chrome app to visit websites.
Type web address
You don't need to type the full web address of the "http://" website to access
it.
To visit "http://www.lenovo.com", simply type "www.lenovo.com" into the
address bar and tap .
Search 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 the blank tab on the top, or tap > New tab to add a new webpage
tab.
Tap > New incognito tab to visit a website without leaving a trace.

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
Tap and hold the image, then tap Save image.
Bookmark webpages
Tap , then tap Save to add a webpage to Bookmarks.
Tap > Bookmarks, to view Mobile bookmarks.
Setting accessibility preferences
Tap > Settings > Accessibility to set the text scaling and the webpage zoom.

Email
You can receive and send emails if your device is connected to a wireless network.
To access the Google Email app, go to Gmail.
Setting up an Email account
You can sign into Email if you have an email account. If not, you will need to create
an email account.
You need to set up an email account the first time you use the Gmail app.
Tap Add an email address, select the type of email you want to add, and tap
NEXT. Set up according to the page prompts.
Using Email
After setting up an email account you can use the Gmail app to send and receive
emails.

Maps
You need to select the following settings before you use Maps.
Go to Settings > Location and enable location access for Google apps.
Finding a location
Type the address that you want to find, then tap .
You can also tap , then speak.

Current location
Tap to see your current location.
Then tap Explore around you to check what's nearby.
Planning a route
Tap and type in the "from Your location" and "Choose destination" addresses or
just keep it as "Your location".
Choose the travel mode, by car, by bus, on foot, or by bicycle.

Communication
You can use your device to *send a message, manage contacts and exchange data.
Managing contacts
You can manage contacts with the Contacts app. You can create a contact, and
import and export contacts.
Creating a contact
Go to Contacts.
Tap to add a contact.
Enter the contact information, such as "Name", "Phone", "Email" and so on.
You can save it in the tablet or *SIM card. When you're done, tap .
Importing and exporting contacts
Go to Contacts.
Tap > Import/Export > Import/Export Contacts.
Select Import from Internal storage. Choose the vCard files to be imported,
then tap OK.
Or select Export to Internal storage, and tap OK.
*Sending a message
Go to Contacts, choose a name and then tap to write a new message.

NFC (Near Field Communications)
You can share content (like pictures, contacts, and webpages), information, and
more between two NFC-enabled tablets.
Go to Settings > More > NFC, then tap the NFC switch to turn it on.
Tap the Android Beam switch to turn it on.
Find the content that you want to share, then touch the back of your tablet
with the back of the other device.
When the devices connect, you’ll hear a voice prompt.
Tap your screen to share the content.

Sync
You can transfer data between your device and computer. Transfer music, pictures,
videos, documents, Android application package (APK) files, and so on.
Connecting your device and computer
Connect your device and computer with a data line.
Slide down from the top of the screen, you will see "USB for file transfer" in the
notification bar.
Tap USB computer connection for other options.
Selecting computer connection mode
You can select one of the following options
Media device (MTP): Select this mode if you want to transfer media files
such as photos, videos, and ringtones between your tablet and the computer.
Camera (PTP): Select this mode if you want to transfer only photos and
videos between your tablet and the computer.
USB debugging: Select this mode to enable debugging. You can then use
tools such as Idea Tool on the computer to manage your tablet's data.

Installing APK
Follow these steps:
You need to set the device to allow installation of apps obtained from
unknown sources.
Go to Settings > Security, select Unknown sources and tap OK.
Copy the APK file from the computer to the device in "Media device (MTP)"
mode.

Appendix
Important safety and handling information
To avoid personal injury, property damage, or accidental damage to the product, read
all of the information in this section before using the product. For additional tips to
help you operate your device safely, go to http://www.lenovo.com/safety.
Handle your device with care
Do not drop, bend, or puncture your device; do not insert foreign objects into or
place heavy objects on your device. Sensitive components inside might become
damaged.
Your device screen is made of glass. The glass might break if the device is dropped
on a hard surface, is subjected to a high impact, or is crushed by a heavy object. If
the glass chips or cracks, do not touch the broken glass or attempt to remove it from
the device. Stop using the device immediately and contact Lenovo technical support
for repair, replacement, or disposal information.
When using your device, keep it away from hot or high-voltage environments, such as
electrical appliances, electrical heating equipment, or electrical cooking equipment.
Use your device only in the temperature range of 0°C (32°F) to 40°C (104°F)
(storage -20°C (-4°F) to 60 °C (140°F)) to avoid damage.
Don't expose your device to water, rain, extreme humidity, sweat or other liquids.
Do not disassemble or modify your device
Your device is a sealed unit. There are no end-user serviceable parts inside. All
internal repairs must be done by a Lenovo-authorized repair facility or a Lenovo-
authorized technician. Attempting to open or modify your device will void the
warranty.
Built-in rechargeable battery notice
Do not attempt to replace the internal rechargeable lithium ion battery. There is a
risk of explosion if the battery is replaced with an incorrect type. Contact Lenovo
Support for factory replacement.

Plastic bag notice
DANGER:
Plastic bags can be dangerous. Keep plastic bags away from babies and
children to avoid danger of suffocation.
Adapter information
Prevent your device and AC adapter from getting wet.
Do not immerse your device in water or leave your device in a location where it can
come into contact with water or other liquids.
Use approved charging methods only.
You can use any of the following charging methods to safely recharge the internal
battery of your device:
Charging method Display on Display off
AC adapter Supported, but the battery
will charge slowly. Supported
USB connection between
the DC-in connector on the
device and a USB connector
on a personal computer or
other device that complies
with USB 2.0 standards.
The device must be
connected to a USB
interface of USB 2.0 or
higher.
Supported, but will
compensate power
consumption and the
battery will charge more
slowly than usual.
Supported, but the battery
will charge slowly.
Notes:
Display on: Device on
Display off: Device off or in screen lock mode
Charging devices might become warm during normal use. Ensure that you have
adequate ventilation around the charging device. Unplug the charging device if any of
the following occurs:
The charging device has been exposed to rain, liquid, or excessive moisture.
The charging device shows signs of physical damage.
You want to clean the charging device.
Warning:
Lenovo is not responsible for the performance or safety of products not
manufactured or approved by Lenovo. Use only approved Lenovo ac adapters
and batteries.
Please just use the exclusive accessories and peripherals provided by
Lenovo. Lenovo is not responsible for the performance or safety of products