Lenovo YOGA Tab 3 8 User manual

Lenovo TAB3 8
User Guide
Lenovo TB3–850F
Lenovo TB3–850M
• All information labeled with * in this guide refers only to the WLAN +
LTE model (Lenovo TB3-850M).

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 TB3–850F Lenovo TB3–850M

CPU MTK MT8161P MTK MT8735P
Battery 4290 mAh 4290 mAh
Wireless
communication Bluetooth 4.0; WLAN; GPS; Bluetooth 4.0; WLAN; GPS; *LTE/WCDMA/GSM
Note: Lenovo TB3–850M supports LTE Band 1, 3, 7, 8, 20 and 41. 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 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 and a Digital

clock widget.
Preview screen
Tap and hold anywhere on the home screen except the icons.
At the bottom of the screen are WALLPAPERS, LOCK SCREEN
WALLPAPER and WIDGETS.
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.
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.
Change the home screen mode button:
Tap change to Media mode.
Tap change to Standard mode.
Tap change to Reading mode.
Tap change to Child mode.
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 an app window icon to lock or to unlock it.
Swipe left or right across the icon to stop the running app.

Tap to stop running all the 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 a switch, you can quickly turn a number of
frequently used functions on or off.
Force shutdown
Press and hold the On/Off button for more than 8 seconds 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.
By swiping on the right side of the screen you can switch between camera,
video, strobo, panorama and memocamera.
Tap to take a photo.
Tap to record a video.
Tap to switch between the front and the back camera.
Tap to turn on the HDR mode.

Tap to turn on the Smile mode.
Tap to turn on the Gestures mode.
Tap to use the Normal mode.
Tap to use the Face beauty mode.
Tap to use the Panorama mode.
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 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 using the following methods:
Go to 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, you can select SIM1 or SIM2, and then 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:
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 and hold the VPN server name 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 mobile 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 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 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" and "to" addresses or just keep it as "Your
location".
Choose the travel mode, by car, by bus, or on foot.

Communication
You can use your device to *send a message and manage contacts.
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.
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, then tap to write a new message.

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 computer
connection" 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.
Charge only: Select this mode if you want to stop all USB fuction. Let
you speed up USB charging and decrease power consumption.
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 risk
of explosion if the battery is replaced with an incorrect type. Contact Lenovo Support
for factory replacement.
Plastic bag notice