Lenovo TB-7504F User manual

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User Guide
Lenovo TB-7504F
Lenovo TB-7504X
All information labeled with * in this guide refers only to the WLAN+LTE model
(Lenovo TB-7504X).

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 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 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 TB-7504F Lenovo TB-7504X
CPU MediaTek® MT8161 MediaTek® MT8735B
Battery 3500mAh 3500mAh
Wireless
communication Bluetooth 4.0; WLAN 802.11 b/g/n; GPS; A-GPS
Bluetooth 4.0; WLAN 802.11 b/g/n;
GPS; A-GPS; GSM/UMTS/FDD-
LTE/TDD-LTE
Note: Lenovo TB-7504X supports LTE Band 1,2,3,5,7,8,20,38 and 40, but in some countries
LTE is not 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 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.
At the bottom of the screen are WALLPAPERS and WIDGETS.
Add a widget to a home screen
Tap at the bottom of the preview screen, press and hold the widget you want to add, then
drag it to where you want to place it and release.
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 > Wallpaper and choose the wallpaper that you like.
Move an app to another screen
Press 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 , press and hold an app that you want to uninstall.
2. Drag to , and then release and tap OK.

Note: Some of the system apps cannot be uninstalled.
Screen 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. Then you can do the following:
Tap an app to open it.
Swipe an app window right or left to close it.
Tap to lock app or tap to unlock app.
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 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 8 seconds until the device turns off; press and hold
the power button for about 10 seconds to reboot.

Split screen mode
Using split screen mode
Method 1
1. Open an app then tap .
2. Press and hold the first app, drag it to "Drag here to use split screen" then release. The
app will be locked into position.
3. Tap , 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 then press and hold . This app will be locked into on the screen.
2. Tap , 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 , choose another app.
Adjust the split screen size
Slide the " " in the middle of the two apps, to adjust the split screen size.
Exiting split screen mode

You can exit split screen mode by:
Choosing an app that doesn't support split screen mode.
Pressing and holding to exit the split mode.
Slide the " " to the edge to exit the split 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. For
instance, a Guest can't open Unknown sources.
New User: There can be multiple user accounts, including standard user and child user. A
standard user can manage child user accounts.
Creating new user accounts
On the home screen, tap > ADD USER to create user accounts.
On the home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, and tap > Add user to create
user accounts.
Tap > Settings > Users > ADD USER to create user accounts.
Tap to create a standard user account.
Tap 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, tap , select the user account you want to switch.
On the home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, tap and then tap user photos
to switch between different user accounts.
On the lock screen interface, select the user photos you want to switch, then tap and swipe
up to switch to the user account.

Tap > Settings > Users, select the user account you want to switch.
Deleting a user account
On the home screen, tap , and tap the icon located beside the account you would like
to delete, then tap DELETE USER > DELETE.
On the home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, tap , tap MORE SETTINGS
and tap the icon located beside the account you would like to delete, then tap DELETE
USER > DELETE.
Tap > Settings > Users, and tap the icon located beside the account you would like to
delete, then tap DELETE USER > DELETE.

Camera
To open the Camera app, go to Camera.
Taking photos and videos
You can take photos and record videos with your device's built-in camera.
Tap to take a photo.
Tap to record a video.
Tap to convert to panorama mode.
Tap to switch between the front and the rear camera.
Tap /to enable or disable HDR.
Tap to configure other camera settings.
Taking screenshots

Press and hold the Power 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 thumbnail when using the Camera app.
Go to Photos.
Go to File Manager.
The screenshots are stored in your device's internal storage. You can view your screenshots by
using the following methods:
Go to Photos.
Go to File Manager.

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
Go to > Settings > 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 > Settings > Data usage.
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 > 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.
Note: You need to set a lock screen pattern, PIN or password before using a VPN. Go to
Settings > Security > 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 > Settings > More > Tethering & portable hotspot and do the following:
Tap WLAN hotspot and switch it on.
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.

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 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.

Gmail
You can send and receive emails if your device is connected to a wireless network.
To access the Gmail app, go to Gmail.
Setting up a Gmail account
You can sign into Gmail if you have a Gmail account. If not, you will need to create a Gmail
account, and you can also sign in email accounts provided by other company.
Using Gmail
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 can 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 say the address you want.
Current location
Tap to see your current location.
Then tap Explore around you to check what is nearby.
Planning a route
Tap and type in "Your location" and "Choose destination", or just choose the starting point
as "Your location".
Choose the travel mode: by car, by bus, on foot, or by bicycle.

Sync
You can transfer data between your device and computer such as music, pictures, videos,
documents, Android application package (APK) files, and so on.
Connecting your device to your computer
Connect your device and computer using a USB cable.
Slide down from the topofthescreen, youwill see"USB for file transfer"inthe
notifications bar.
Tap USB for file transfer forother options.
Selecting the 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 only want to transfer only photos and videos between
your tablet and the computer.
MIDI: Select this mode if you want MIDI-enabled apps on your device to work with MIDI
software on the computer.
Charging: Select this mode if you want to charge your tablet only.

Installing APKs
Follow these steps:
You need to setthedevice to allow theinstallation ofapps obtained from unknown sources.
Go to Settings > Security,switch onUnknown sources.
Copy theAPK filefrom the computer to thedevice in"Media device (MTP)"mode.
Open theapps category intheFile manager.