Lenovo TAB M8 User Guide

Lenovo TAB M8
User Guide
Lenovo TB-8505F
Lenovo TB-8505X

All information labeled with * in this guide refers only to the WLAN+LTE model (Lenovo TB-8505X).

  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 some 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.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lenovo.serviceit

Technical specifications

Note: Lenovo TB-8505X supports LTE Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 19, 38, 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 default home screen, there is a Google Search bar and some useful apps.
• Add a widget to a home screen
  Press and hold anywhere on the home screen except the icons. Tap, press, and hold it to enter Home settings; Tap, press, and hold the widget you want to add, then drag it to where you want to place it, and release.
  Tap, press, and hold it to enter Wallpapers, and then choose your preferred wallpaper.
• Change the wallpaper 
  Go to Settings > Display > Wallpaper and choose your preferred wallpaper.
  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 release.
• Uninstall an app 
  1. Press and hold the app that you want to uninstall.
  2. Drag to, and then release.
  Note: Some of the system apps cannot be uninstalled.
• Find apps
  Swipe up from the bottom of your screen to the top.
• View recent apps
  Swipe up from 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 an app window up to close it.
• Swipe left to right, below tap “Clear all” to stop running all the apps.

Notifications and Quick Settings

The Notifications panel informs you of new messages, USB connections, 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.

Multi-User

Multi-User Preferences
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.
• New User: There can be multiple user accounts, including accounts for standard users and child users. A standard user can manage child user accounts. In child user accounts,  there are many child-friendly apps available including videos, games, music, and more.

Creating new user accounts
Tap Settings > Users & accounts > Multiple users > ADD USER to create user accounts.

• Tap ADD USER > > CONTINUE to create a standard user account.
• Tap ADD USER > > CONTINUE create a child user. Or click on the home screen to create a child user.

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, swipe down from the top of the screen, and then tap the user’s icon to switch between different user accounts.

• On the lock screen interface, select the user icon you want to switch to, then click the account icon and click yes to switch to another account.

Deleting a user account
Tap Settings > Users & accounts > Multiple users, and tap the icon located beside the account you would like to delete, then tap DELETE USER > DELETE.

Face-recognition

Different users can set face recognition to unlock the tablet or switch to their own user interface quickly.
Adding a face-recognition
You can add one face recognition.
Go to Settings > Security & location > Face-recognition, follow the instructions on the screen.

Note: A lock screen pattern, PIN, or password is required to use face-recognition-related functions.or password. Other users can also set up their own face data based on the above actions. To set screen lock, go to Settings > Security & location > Screen lock.
Delete facial data 

• Go to Settings > Security & location > Face-recognition > Delete facial data.
• Confirm your screen lock pattern or enter your PIN or password and then tap OK.
• Note: other users can delete face data according to the above operation.

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 switch between the front and the rear camera.

Taking screenshots
Press and hold the Power and the Volume down 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 by using the following methods:

• Tap the thumbnail when using the Camera app.
• Go to Photos.
• Go to Files.

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 Files.

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 (WLAN version does not support SIM card insertion and hotspot creation.)
Setting up a WLAN network
Go to Settings > Network & Internet > 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 > Network & Internet > 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.

1. Go to Settings > Network & Internet > VPN.
2. Tap to edit the VPN profile, including the server name, type, and server address, and then tap SAVE.
3. Tap the VPN server name, enter the username and password, and then tap CONNECT to the VPN network.
4. Tap to edit or FORGET VPN.

Note: You need to set a lock screen pattern, PIN or password before using a VPN. Go to
Settings > Security & location > Screen lock to select a screen lock option and set up the screen lock.
*Setting up a hotspot
You can use a personal hotspot to share an Internet connection with a computer or other device.
Go to Settings > Network & Internet > Hotspot & Tethering and do the following:
Tap the WLAN hotspot to configure the hotspot.
You can also use Bluetooth tethering.
Note: Tell your friends the Network name and password, and then they can connect to 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 “https://” 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 web pages.
  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
  chrome Tap X to close a webpage tab.
• Refresh a webpage
  Tap to refresh a webpage.

Saving webpages
You can save images and web pages 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. You can also sign in with email accounts provided by other companies.

Using Gmail
After setting up your Gmail 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 > Security & location > Location and enable location access for Google apps.
Finding a location
Type the address that you want to find, then press Search here.

You can also tap to speak the address you want to search for.
Current location
Tap to see your current location.
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 or on foot.

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 top of the screen. You will see “Charging this device via USB” in the notifications bar.
Tap Charging this device via USB to view other options.

Selecting the computer connection mode
You can select one of the following options:

• File Transfer: Select this mode if you want to transfer media files such as photos, videos, and ringtones between your tablet and computer.
• Camera (PTP): Select this mode if you only want to transfer only photos and videos between your tablet and computer.
• No data transfer: Select this mode if you only want to charge the machine.
• MIDI: Select this mode if you want MIDI-enabled apps on your device to work with MIDI software on the computer.
• USB tethering: Choose this mode if you want to provide the network to other devices via a data cable

Settings

Setting the language

1. Go to Settings > System > Languages & input > Languages > Add a language.
2. Select the language that you want to add.
3. Press and hold to drag the added language to the first line.

Setting screen lock
Go to Settings > Security & location > Screen lock, and select screen lock mode.
Setting sound
Go to Settings > Sound. Here you can set the ringtone, default notification sound, default alarm sound, and so on. You can also set the ringing volume.
Setting face recognition
Go to Settings > Security & location > Face-recognition, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your device.
Battery protection mode
Battery protection mode protects the battery from being overly charged. Being overly charged exposes the battery to high temperatures and high voltage that may cause it to age faster. When the tablets are plugged, the battery protection will keep the power level of the tablets between 40% and 60%.
Go to Settings > Battery > Battery Protection mode to turn on the battery protection mode.
Factory reset
Factory reset will erase all data from your tablet’s internal storage. Please back up important data on the device before resetting your tablet. Go to Settings > System > Reset options > Erase all data (factory reset), then tap RESET TABLET to reset to the manufacturer’s default settings.

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 replacement. Plastic bag notice
DANGER:
Plastic bags can be dangerous. Keep plastic bags away from babies and children to avoid the 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.
  Note: Please only use standard Lenovo power adapters. The use of third-party power adapters will affect the charging speed, resulting in abnormal charging and potential damage to the equipment.
• Connect a standard power adapter to a suitable power outlet.
• Use a standard data cable to connect the device to a PC or a device that complies with USB 2.0 or higher.

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.
EU ErP (EcoDesign) Directive (2009/125/EC) – external power adapters (Regulation (EU) 2019/1782)
Lenovo products are designed to work with a range of compatible power adapters. Access https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/compliance/eu-doc to view the compatible power adapters. For the detailed power adapter specifications for your device, go to https://support.lenovo.com.
Caution about high volume usage 
Warning: exposure to loud noise from any source for extended periods of time may affect your hearing. The louder the sound, the less time is required before your hearing could be affected. To protect your hearing:

• Limit the amount of time you use headsets or headphones at a high volume.
• Avoid turning up the volume to block out noisy surroundings.
• Turn the volume down if you can’t hear people speaking near you.

If you experience hearing discomfort, including the sensation of pressure or fullness in your ears, ringing in your ears or muffled speech, you should stop listening to the device through your headset or headphones and have your hearing checked.

To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods.
Take care when using your device in a motor vehicle or on a bicycle
Always prioritize your safety and the safety of others. Follow the law. Local laws and regulations might govern how you can use mobile electronic devices, such as your device,  while you drive a motor vehicle or ride a bicycle.
Dispose of according to local laws and regulations
When your device reaches the end of its useful life, do not crush, incinerate, immerse in water, or dispose of your device in any manner contrary to local laws and regulations.  Some internal parts contain substances that can explode, leak, or have adverse environmental effects if disposed of incorrectly.
See “Recycling and environmental information” for additional information.
Keep your device and accessories away from small children 
Your device contains small parts that can be a choking hazard to small children. Additionally, the glass screen can break or crack if dropped on or thrown against a hard surface.
Protect your data and software
Do not delete unknown files or change the name of files or directories that were not created by you; otherwise, your device software might fail to work.
Be aware that accessing network resources can leave your device vulnerable to computer viruses, hackers, spyware, and other malicious activities that might damage your device, software, or data.
It is your responsibility to ensure that you have adequate protection in the form of firewalls, antivirus software, and anti-spyware software and keep such software up to date.
Keep electrical appliances away from your device. These include electric fans, radios, high-powered speakers, air-conditioners, and microwave ovens. The strong magnetic fields generated by electrical appliances can damage the screen and the data on the device.
Be aware of heat generated by your device
When your device is turned on or the battery is charging, some parts might become hot. The temperature that they reach depends on the amount of system activity and the battery charge level. Extended contact with your body, even through clothing, could cause discomfort or even a skin burn. Avoid keeping your hands, your lap, or any other part of your body in contact with a hot section of the device for an extended time.

Electronic emission notices
FCC Compliance Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the  user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult an authorized dealer or service representative for help.

Lenovo is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment. Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Responsible Party:
Lenovo (United States) Incorporated
1009 Think Place – Building One
Morrisville, NC 27560
Telephone: 1-919-294-5900

ISED Caution
This device complies with Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada license-exempt
RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Environmental, recycling, and disposal information

General recycling statement
Lenovo encourages owners of information technology (IT) equipment to responsibly recycle their equipment when it is no longer needed. Lenovo offers a variety of programs and services to assist equipment owners in recycling their IT products. For information on recycling Lenovo products, go to http://www.lenovo.com/recycling.
Important battery and WEEE information

Batteries and electrical and electronic equipment marked with the symbol of a crossed-out wheeled bin may not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste. Batteries and waste of electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) shall be treated separately using the collection framework available to customers for the return, recycling, and treatment of batteries and WEEE. When possible, remove and isolate batteries from WEEE prior to placing WEEE in the waste collection stream. Batteries are to be collected separately using the framework available for the return, recycling, and treatment of batteries and accumulators.
Country-specific information is available at http://www.lenovo.com/recycling.

Battery recycling information for Brazil

Recycling information for Japan
Recycling and disposal information for Japan is available at http://www.lenovo.com/recycling/japan.
Recycling information for India
Recycling and disposal information for India is available at http://www.lenovo.com/social_responsibility/us/en/sustainability/ptb_india.html.

Battery recycling marks

• The battery recycling information of Taiwan
• Battery recycling information for the United States and Canada
• Battery recycling information for the European Union

ENERGY STAR model information

ENERGY STAR® is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S.
Department of Energy aimed at saving money and protecting the environment through energy-efficient products and practices.
Lenovo is proud to offer our customers products with the ENERGY STAR qualified designation. You might find an ENERGY STAR mark affixed on the computer or displayed on the power settings interface. Lenovo tablets of the following model name, if carry an ENERGY STAR mark, have been designed and tested to conform to the  ENERGY STAR program requirements for tablets.
Lenovo TB-8505F
Lenovo TB-8505X
By using ENERGY STAR-qualified products and taking advantage of the power-management features of the tablet, you can help reduce the consumption of electricity. Reduced electrical consumption can contribute to potential financial savings, a cleaner environment, and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
For more information about ENERGY STAR, go to http://www.energystar.gov.
Export classification notice
This product is subject to the United States Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and has an Export Classification Control Number (ECCN) of 5A992.c. It can be re-exported except to any of the embargoed countries in the EAR E1 country list.
Troubleshooting
Insufficient memory prompt appears during app installation
Please free up some memory and try to install again.
The touch screen does not work or is not sensitive
Please press and hold the On/Off button for more than 10 seconds until the device turns off. Then switch it on again in the normal way.
The device does not power on or the system crashes
Please charge the battery for half an hour and then press and hold the On/Off button for more than 10 seconds until the device turns off. Then switch it on again in the normal way.
The device cannot access the internet via a wireless network
Restart the wireless router or go to Settings and restart WLAN.
The device cannot wake up from sleep mode
Please press and hold the On/Off button for more than 10 seconds until the device turns off. Then switch it on again in the normal way.