Lenovo TB-8506XS User manual

Lenovo Tab M8 (3rd Gen)
Lenovo Tab M8 (3rd Gen)
with the Smart Charging Station
with the Smart Charging Station
User Guide
User Guide
Lenovo TB-8506FS
Lenovo TB-8506FS
Lenovo TB-8506XS
Lenovo TB-8506XS
All information labeled with * in this guide refers only to the WLAN+LTE model (Lenovo TB-8506XS).
All information labeled with * in this guide refers only to the WLAN+LTE model (Lenovo TB-8506XS).
With easy access to the Google apps you use most.
With easy access to the Google apps you use most.

Basics
Basics
Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the following:
Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the following:
Safety, Warranty & Quick Start Guide
Safety, Warranty & Quick Start Guide
Regulatory Notice
Regulatory Notice
"Important safety and handling information" in "Appendix".
"Important safety and handling information" in "Appendix".
The
The
Safety, Warranty & Quick Start Guide
Safety, Warranty & Quick Start Guide
and the
and the
Regulatory Notice
Regulatory Notice
are available on the
are available on the
website at http://support.lenovo.com.
website at http://support.lenovo.com.
Note: All pictures and illustrations in this document are for your reference only and
Note: All pictures and illustrations in this document are for your reference only and
may differ from the final product.
may differ from the final product.
Technical specifications
Model
Model
Lenovo TB-8506FS
Lenovo TB-8506FS
Lenovo TB-8506XS
Lenovo TB-8506XS
CPU
CPU
MediaTek Helio P22T Tab
MediaTek Helio P22T Tab
MediaTek Helio P22T Tab
MediaTek Helio P22T Tab
Battery
Battery
5000mAh/5100mAh
5000mAh/5100mAh
5000mAh/5100mAh
5000mAh/5100mAh
Wireless
Wireless
communication
communication
Bluetooth 5.0;
Bluetooth 5.0;
WLAN 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac;
WLAN 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac;
GPS/GLONASS/Beidou
GPS/GLONASS/Beidou
A-GPS
A-GPS
Bluetooth 5.0;
Bluetooth 5.0;
WLAN 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac;
WLAN 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac;
GPS/GLONASS/Beidou
GPS/GLONASS/Beidou
A-GPS
A-GPS
Note:
Note:
Lenovo TB-8506XS supports LTE Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,20,26,28,38,40,41, but in
Lenovo TB-8506XS supports LTE Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,20,26,28,38,40,41, but in
some countries LTE is not supported. To know if your device works with LTE networks
some countries LTE is not supported. To know if your device works with LTE networks
in your country, contact your carrier.
in your country, contact your carrier.
Home screen
The home screen is the starting point for using your device. For your convenience, the home
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.
screen is already set up with some useful apps and widgets.

Note: Your device's features and the home screen may be different depending
Note: Your device's features and the home screen may be different depending
on your location, language, carrier, and device model.
on your location, language, carrier, and device model.
The default navigation mode is gesture navigation, you can switch to
The default navigation mode is gesture navigation, you can switch to
3-button navigation in Settings > Display
3-button navigation in Settings > Display
You can customize your home screen at any time.
You can customize your home screen at any time.
Home screen
Home screen
On the default home screen, there is a
On the default home screen, there is a
Google
Google
Search bar and some useful apps.
Search bar and some useful apps.
Add a widget to a home screen
Add a widget to a home screen
Press and hold anywhere on the home screen except the icons. Tap
Press and hold anywhere on the home screen except the icons. Tap
, press and hold
, press and hold
the widget you want to add, then drag it to where you want to place it, and release.
the widget you want to add, then drag it to where you want to place it, and release.
Change the wallpaper
Change the wallpaper
Press and hold anywhere on the home screen except the icons, tap
Press and hold anywhere on the home screen except the icons, tap
Wallpapers
Wallpapers
, and then
, and then
choose your preferred wallpaper.
choose your preferred wallpaper.
Go to
Go to
Settings
Settings
>
>
Display
Display
>
>
Wallpaper
Wallpaper
and choose your preferred wallpaper.
and choose your preferred wallpaper.
Move an app to another screen
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
Press and hold an app that you want to move, drag it to where you want to place it, then
release.
release.
Uninstall an app
Uninstall an app
1. Press and hold the app that you want to uninstall.
1. Press and hold the app that you want to uninstall.
2. Drag to
2. Drag to
, and then release and tap
, and then release and tap
OK
OK
.
.
Note:
Note:
Some of the system apps cannot be uninstalled.
Some of the system apps cannot be uninstalled.
Find apps
Find apps
Swipe up from the bottom of your screen to the top.
Swipe up from the bottom of your screen to the top.
View recent apps
View recent apps
Press
Press
in the bottom of your screen. Then you can do the following:
in the bottom of your screen. Then you can do the following:
Swipe left or right to switch to the app you want to open.
Swipe left or right to switch to the app you want to open.
Swipe an app window up to close it.
Swipe an app window up to close it.
Swipe left to right, to stop an app, or tap "Clear all" to stop running all the apps.
Swipe left to right, to stop an app, or tap "Clear all" to stop running all the apps.
Entertainment space

Entertainment Space is a content-forward tablet launcher experience that showcases games,
Entertainment Space is a content-forward tablet launcher experience that showcases games,
books, movies, TV, podcasts, audiobooks, music, and news.
books, movies, TV, podcasts, audiobooks, music, and news.
You can enter and exit the entertainment space:
You can enter and exit the entertainment space:
Enter: On the left of the default home screen, tap
Enter: On the left of the default home screen, tap
or swipe right to open the
or swipe right to open the
entertainment space.
entertainment space.
Exit: Swipe left from the right edge in the entertainment space screen.
Exit: Swipe left from the right edge in the entertainment space screen.
Notifications and Quick Settings
The Notifications panel informs you of new messages, USB connection, and activities in
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
progress such as file downloading. The Quick Settings panel allows you to access
frequently-used settings such as the WLAN switch.
frequently-used settings such as the WLAN switch.
You can do any of the following:
You can do any of the following:
To see notifications, swipe down from the top of the screen.
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 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 a notification, swipe left or right across the notification.
To dismiss all notifications, tap
To dismiss all notifications, tap
Clear all
Clear all
at the bottom of the Notifications panel.
at the bottom of the Notifications panel.
To open the Quick Settings panel, swipe down from the top of the screen twice.
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 close the Quick Settings panel, swipe up from the bottom of the screen.
Force shutdown/reboot
Press and hold the Power button for about 10 seconds until the device turns off, press and
Press and hold the Power button for about 10 seconds until the device turns off, press and
hold the Power button for about 20 seconds to reboot.
hold the Power button for about 20 seconds to reboot.

Split screen mode
Split screen mode
Using split screen mode
Open the list of recently used applications, press the application icon above the screen, and then tap
Open the list of recently used applications, press the application icon above the screen, and then tap
Split screen
Split screen. .
Note: Not all applications support split screen mode.
Note: Not all applications support split screen mode.
Split screen settings
In split screen mode you can do the following:
In split screen mode you can do the following:
•
•Adjust the split screen size Adjust the split screen size
Slide the " " in the middle of the two screens to adjust the split sreen size.
Slide the " " in the middle of the two screens to adjust the split sreen size.
•
•Replace the second app Replace the second app
Back to homepage and choose another app.
Back to homepage and choose another app.
Exiting split screen mode
You can exit split screen mode by:
You can exit split screen mode by:
•
•Choosing an app that doesn't support split screen mode. Choosing an app that doesn't support split screen mode.
•
•Or sliding the " " to the edge of the screen. Or sliding the " " to the edge of the screen.

Multi-User
Multi-User
Multi-User Preferences
There are three user types:
There are three user types:
•
•Owner: Owner: An owner has full control over all user permissions and manages all user accounts. An owner has full control over all user permissions and manages all user accounts.
•
•Guest: Guest: There is only one Guest account. A Guest has restricted access to the device. There is only one Guest account. A Guest has restricted access to the device.
•
•New User: New User: There can be multiple standard user accounts. There can be multiple standard user accounts.
Creating new user accounts
Swipe down from the top of the screen.
Swipe down from the top of the screen.
•
•Tap > > Tap > > ADD USER ADD USER to create a standard user account. to create a standard user account.
•
•Tap > > Tap > > ADD GUEST ADD GUEST to create a guest account. to create a guest account.
Or create new user in settings.
Or create new user in settings.
•
•Tap > Settings > System > Multiple users> Tap > Settings > System > Multiple users> Add guest Add guest to create a guest account. to create a guest account.
•
•Tap > Settings > System > Multiple users> Tap > Settings > System > Multiple users> Add user or profile Add user or profile > > User User to create a standard user to create a standard user
account.
account.
Switching between user accounts
•
•On the home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, and then tap the users icon to switch On the home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, and then tap the users icon to switch
between different user accounts.
between different user accounts.
•
•On the home screen, Tap > Settings > System > Multiple users, tap Guest / or a standard user On the home screen, Tap > Settings > System > Multiple users, tap Guest / or a standard user
account ,then tap
account ,then tap Switch to Switch to. .
Deleting a user account
•
•Swipe down from the top of the screen. Tap > > Swipe down from the top of the screen. Tap > > More settings More settings > Select the account you would > Select the account you would
like to delete , then tap
like to delete , then tap Delete user / Remove guest Delete user / Remove guest to delete accounts. to delete accounts.
•
•On the home screen, Tap > Settings > System > Multiple users > Select the account you would On the home screen, Tap > Settings > System > Multiple users > Select the account you would
like to delete , then tap
like to delete , then tap Delete user / Remove guest Delete user / Remove guest to delete accounts. to delete accounts.

Kids Space
Kids Space
Kids space is a special user identity that can be controlled by parents offering kids a safe
Kids space is a special user identity that can be controlled by parents offering kids a safe
Internet space with fun, thoughtful and age-appropriate contents.
Internet space with fun, thoughtful and age-appropriate contents.
Get Srarted
Tap 'Kids space' icon on the screen, choose who's going to use this device, and then
Tap 'Kids space' icon on the screen, choose who's going to use this device, and then
following the steps to sign in or create a new account.
following the steps to sign in or create a new account.
Manage the Device
Press and hold the icon
Press and hold the icon
to change the settings and getting help.
to change the settings and getting help.

Camera Go
Camera Go
To open the Camera Go app, go to
To open the Camera Go app, go to Camera Camera. .
Taking photos and videos
You can take photos and record videos with your device's built-in camera.
You can take photos and record videos with your device's built-in camera.
•
•Tap Tap Photo Photo to take a photo. to take a photo.
•
•Tap Tap Video Video to record a video. to record a video.
•
•Tap to switch between the front and the rear camera. Tap to switch between the front and the rear camera.
•
•Tap to turn Face enhance on and off. Tap to turn Face enhance on and off.
•
•Tap to configure the other camera settings. Tap to configure the other camera settings.
Taking screenshots
Press and hold the
Press and hold the Power Power and the and the Volume down Volume down buttons at the same time to take a screenshot. buttons at the same time to take a screenshot.
Viewing pictures and videos
Photos and videos are stored in your device's internal storage. You can view your photos 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:
by using the following methods:
•
•Tap the thumbnail when using the Camera app. Tap the thumbnail when using the Camera app.
•
•Go to Go to Photos Photos. .

Network
Network
You need to set up a wireless network before connecting to the Internet.
You need to set up a wireless network before connecting to the Internet.
•
•Set up a WLAN network. Set up a WLAN network.
•
•*Set up a mobile network. *Set up a mobile network.
•
•Set up a VPN network. Set up a VPN network.
You can also share your mobile network with others.
You can also share your mobile network with others.
•
•*Set up a hotspot. *Set up a hotspot.
Setting up a WLAN network
Go to
Go to Settings Settings > >Network & Internet Network & Internet > >WLAN WLAN. Turn on the WLAN switch and tap a WLAN hotspot in . 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
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.
your login name and password to connect.
*Setting up a mobile network
Go to
Go to Settings Settings > >Network & Internet Network & Internet > >Data Saver Data Saver. .
Note: You need a valid SIM card with a data service. If you don't have a SIM card, contact your
Note: You need a valid SIM card with a data service. If you don't have a SIM card, contact your
carrier.
carrier.
Setting up a VPN network
VPNs are used within organizations to allow you to communicate private information securely over a
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
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.
the network's administrator for the settings necessary to configure a VPN for your network.
1.
1. Go to Go to Settings Settings > >Network & Internet Network & Internet > >VPN VPN. .
2.
2. Tap to edit the VPN profile, including the server name, type, and server address, and then tap Tap to edit the VPN profile, including the server name, type, and server address, and then tap
SAVE
SAVE. .
3.
3. Tap the VPN server name, enter the username and password, and then tap Tap the VPN server name, enter the username and password, and then tap CONNECT CONNECT to connect to connect
to the VPN network.
to the VPN network.
4.
4. Tap to edit or delete the VPN. 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
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.
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.
You can use personal hotspot to share an Internet connection with a computer or other device.
Go to
Go to Settings Settings > >Network & Internet Network & Internet > >Hospot and tethering Hospot and tethering and do the following: and do the following:
Tap
Tap WLAN hotspot WLAN hotspot to configure the hotspot. to configure the hotspot.
You can also use
You can also use Bluetooth tethering Bluetooth tethering or or USB tethering USB tethering. .
Note: Tell your friends the Network name and password, and then they can connect to your
Note: Tell your friends the Network name and password, and then they can connect to your
mobile network.
mobile network.

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