Lenovo TB2-X30L User manual

Lenovo TAB 2 A10-30
User Guide
Lenovo TB2-X30F
Lenovo TB2-X30L
All information labeled with * in this guide refers only to the WLAN+LTE
model (Lenovo TB2-X30L).

Basics
Notes: 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 have been
uploaded to the website at http://support.lenovo.com.
Technical specifications
CPU APQ 8009; *MSM 8909
Battery 7000 mAh
Wireless
communication Bluetooth 4.0; WLAN 802.11 b/g/n; GPS+GLONASS; *LTE/WCDMA/GSM
NOTE: Your Lenovo TB2-X30L supports LTE Band 1, 3, 7, 8, and 20. But in some
countries, LTE is not supported. To know if your Lenovo TB2-X30L works with LTE net
works 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 are WALLPAPERS, LOCK SCREEN
WALLPAPERS, WIDGETS, SETTINGS and APPS.
Add a widget to a 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.
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.
Screen buttons
There are three buttons at the bottom of the home screen.
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.
Tap to stop running the app.
Tap to stop running all the apps except the locked ones.
Notifications and Quick Settings
You can do any of the following:
To see notifications, swipe down from the top of the screen with one finger.
To close the Notification panel, swipe up from the bottom of the screen with
one finger.
To dismiss a notification, swipe left or right across the notification.
To open Quick Settings, swipe down from the top of the screen twice with one
finger or once with two fingers.
To close Quick Settings, swipe up from the bottom of the screen twice with one
finger or once with two fingers.

Force shutdown
Press and hold the On/Off button until the screen goes dark.

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 choose the shot mode.
Tap to take a photo.
Tap to set the scene mode.
Tap to switch between the front and the back camera.
Tap to configure the other camera settings.
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 review button when using the Camera app.
Go to Gallery.
The screenshots are stored in your device's internal storage. You can view the
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 share your mobile network with others.
*Set up a hotspot
Setting up a WLAN network
Go to Settings > WLAN.
Turn on the WLAN block 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.
NOTE: You need to have some valid WLAN hotspots to connect to.
*Setting up a mobile network
Go to Settings > Data usage, turn on the Mobile 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: 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, enter the username and password, and then tap
CONNECT to connect to the VPN network.
Tap and hold the VPN server name to edit or delete the VPN.
*Setting up a hotspot
You can use Tethering & portable 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 the Portable 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
mobile network.

Internet
You can surf the Internet if your device has been 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 an "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 the 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 Bookmark.
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 has been connected to a wireless
network.
To access the Email app, go to Email.
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 Email app.
On the Account setup page, type your email address and password and tap NEXT.
Using Email
After setting up an email account you can use the Email app to send and receive
emails.
Adding an Email account

You can add several email accounts.
Go to Settings > Accounts > Add account, then tap Email.

Maps
Before you use Maps, go to Settings > Personal > Location and enable location
access for Google apps.
Finding a location
Type the address that you want to find, then tap Google Search bar.
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 "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 manage contacts with the Contacts app. You can create a contact, and
import and export contacts.
Creating a contact
Go to Contacts.
Tap to create a contact.
Enter the contact information, such as "Name", "PHONE", "EMAIL" and so on.
When you're done, tap .
NOTE: You can add a device or an account contact.
Importing and exporting contacts
Go to Contacts.
Tap > Import/export.
Select Import from storage, and tap OK.
Or select Export to storage, and tap OK.

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 USB cable.
Swipe down from the top of the screen, you will see "Connected as a media device"
in the notification bar.
Tap Connected as a media device for other options.
Operating the computer
Follow these steps:
Find the new disk on the device.
Copy the files.
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 the subject of 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
electric appliances, electric heating equipment, or electric cooking equipment. Use
your device only in the temperature range of 0°C (32°F)—40°C (104°F)(storage -20°C
(-4°F)—60 °C (140°F)) to avoid damage.
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. 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
get saturated 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 comply
with the USB 2.0 standards.
Users have to use the
connection to USB
interfaces with USB 2.0
version 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.
Prevent hearing damage
Your device has a headphone connector. Always use the headphone connector for
headphones (also called a headset) or earphones.
CAUTION: