Lenovo IdeaTab S2109A User Manual

Lenovo IdeaTab S2109A User Manual

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  • Page 1 IdeaTab S2109A-F User Guide...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1: Getting Started... 1 1.1 Your Device... 1 Front ... 1 Back ... 1 Top... 2 Side ... 2 1.2 Installing Memory Card... 2 1.3 Charging the Battery... 3 1.4 Turning the Device On or Off ... 3 1.5 Unlocking the Screen...
  • Page 3 6.2 Viewing Photos & Videos ... 27 Viewing photos... 27 Playing videos ... 28 6.3 Using Music Player ... 29 Music screen ... 29 Chapter 7: Applications ... 30 7.1 Books ... 30 7.2 Browser ... 31 7.3 Calculator... 31 7.4 Calendar ...
  • Page 4: Chapter 1: Getting Started

    Chapter 1: Getting Started Chapter 1: Getting Started 1.1 Your Device Front Power button Touch screen Camera Light sensor Back Speakers Speakers...
  • Page 5: Top

    Volume +/- button Side Headset jack 1.2 Installing Memory Card ® You need a microSD card to store photos, music, videos, and other data. To install the memory card 1. Open the card cover. 2. Insert the microSD card as shown. Make sure the gold contacts are facing down.
  • Page 6: Charging The Battery

    Chapter 1: Getting Started 1.3 Charging the Battery The battery is only partially charged. To fully charge the battery, charge it for 5 hours. Charge the battery 1. Connect one end of the AC adapter to the DC jack of the device.
  • Page 7: Unlocking The Screen

    Chapter 1: Getting Started 2. A pop-up window will then appear, tap OK to confirm. To put your device in Sleep mode To put your device in Sleep mode, press the Power button. This will turn the display off. To turn the display on, press the Power button again. 1.5 Unlocking the Screen By default, the screen automatically locks after a period of inactivity.
  • Page 8: Chapter 2: The Basics

    Chapter 2: The Basics Chapter 2: The Basics 2.1 Home Screen From the Home screen, you can quickly access common features and view notifications of received messages, battery and connection status. Home Tap to return to Home. Return Tap to return to the previous screen.
  • Page 9: Status Bar Icons

    Status Bar Icons Status bar icons indicate different types of information. The icons on the status bar indicate the following information: Operation icons (Return/Home/History) See “Home Screen” on page 5. Icon Description Battery full Battery low Battery charging New Email notification Device is connected to PC via USB connection Tap the status bar and scroll up to view notifications or view system information easily.
  • Page 10: Shortcut Menu

    Chapter 2: The Basics Shortcut menu The shortcut menu allows you to easily access an application from the Home screen. To open an application, tap an icon. Customizing shortcut menu To add a shortcut: 1. Tap 2. Tap APPS to display the applications. 3.
  • Page 11: Using Widgets

    Chapter 2: The Basics Using widgets Save time with live updates right on the Home screen and get all your personalized updates in one place. You may add and customize the Widgets on the Home screen as you like. 1. From the Home screen, tap 2.
  • Page 12: Applications

    Chapter 2: The Basics Applications to view applications and device settings. Tap an icon to access the application. Setting wallpaper You can customize the wallpaper of your Home screen with a default wallpaper or with pictures taken with your device. Set wallpaper from My Gallery 1.
  • Page 13 Chapter 2: The Basics 4. Drag your finger to select the crop area. 5. Tap CROP to set the cropped photo as wallpaper. Set wallpaper from Live Wallpaper gallery 1. From the Home screen, tap and hold the screen. 2. Tap Live Wallpapers. 3.
  • Page 14: Adjusting Volume

    Chapter 2: The Basics 4. Tap Set wallpaper to set the desired wallpaper as the Home screen wallpaper. 2.2 Adjusting Volume This device features three types of volume which can be adjusted separately: • Media volume: Set the volume for music, videos, games and other media. •...
  • Page 15: Setting Up Wi-Fi

    Chapter 2: The Basics 2.3 Setting up Wi-Fi This device only supports Wi-Fi connections to access the Internet. You need to connect to a wireless network before surfing the Internet or using the related applications that require Internet connection. To turn Wi-Fi on 1.
  • Page 16 Chapter 2: The Basics 4. When connecting to a secured network, you will be prompted for the password. Enter the password, then tap Connect. When Wi-Fi is connected, the To add a Wi-Fi network 1. From the Home screen, tap 2.
  • Page 17 Chapter 2: The Basics To view Wi-Fi settings 1. From the Home screen, tap > Settings. 2. In Wi-Fi networks, tap > Advanced. Network information appears on the screen.
  • Page 18: People

    Chapter 2: The Basics 2.4 People People lets you store names, phone numbers, email addresses, and other information. You can also add frequently used contacts to the Favorites list. See “Favorite contacts” on page 17. Adding contacts 1. From the Home screen, tap 2.
  • Page 19: Importing Contacts

    Importing contacts You can import contacts from the memory card to your device. 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap > Import/export. 3. Select Import from storage. 4. Select the vCard files to import and tap OK. Backing up contacts You can copy contacts to the memory card to back up your contacts information.
  • Page 20: Favorite Contacts

    Chapter 2: The Basics Favorite contacts Add the most frequently called contacts to the FAVORITES list to help you access contacts quickly and easily. Add to Favorites List 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap ALL tab and select a contact. 3.
  • Page 21: Chapter 3: Email

    Chapter 3: Email Use Email to send and receive email messages via your internet email accounts. 3.1 Email Accounts Your device can send and receive emails just as you do with a computer. Your device supports email accounts provided by an Internet Service Provider (ISP) or web-based email, such as Hotmail, Yahoo! Mail, etc.
  • Page 22: Viewing Email Accounts

    Chapter 3: Email Viewing email accounts 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap the account selection box at the top left of the screen. 3. Tap the account you want to access from the available email accounts. Customizing email settings Configure message settings using the Account settings menu.
  • Page 23: Chapter 4: Using Internet

    Chapter 4: Using Internet 4.1 Browsing Web Pages 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap the address bar. 3. Type the URL. As you type, a list of URL suggestions will appear on the screen. 4. Tap an item in the list. Address bar To navigate a page To scroll up or down, swipe your finger down or up.
  • Page 24: Managing Web Pages

    Chapter 4: Using Internet Managing web pages While viewing a web page, tap • General: Select to set home page, and configure sync data and autofill settings. • Privacy & security: Select to configure privacy and security settings including cache, history, cookies, form data, location, and password. •...
  • Page 25: Chapter 5: Using Bluetooth

    Chapter 5: Using Bluetooth To turn Bluetooth on 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. In WIRELESS & NETWORKS, tap Bluetooth and set it to ON. NOTE: When the Bluetooth is turned on, your device detects other Bluetooth devices, but your device is not visible to others. 3.
  • Page 26: Chapter 6: Multimedia Applications

    Chapter 6: Multimedia Applications Chapter 6: Multimedia Applications 6.1 Photos and Videos This device is equipped with a front camera to take photos and videos. Taking a photo 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Aim the device at the subject. Slide to zoom in/out on the subject.
  • Page 27: Recording A Video

    Recording a video 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap to switch to Camcorder mode. 3. Aim the device at the subject. 4. To start recording, tap To stop recording, tap Reviewing a photo After taking a photo, tap the window located at top right corner to preview the latest captured photo on the screen.
  • Page 28: Reviewing A Video

    Chapter 6: Multimedia Applications Reviewing a video After recording a video, tap the window located at top right corner to preview the latest recorded video on the screen. • to play the video. • To share the video, tap an application for sharing. •...
  • Page 29 Tap to view and adjust the general settings of your camera: Mode Setting White balance) Exposure) Camera mode Camera settings) White balance) Effect) Camcorder Time lapse interval) mode Video quality) Camera settings) NOTE: To exit the menu mode, tap Chapter 6: Multimedia Applications Available options Auto, Incandescent, Daylight, Fluorescent, Cloudy...
  • Page 30: Viewing Photos & Videos

    Chapter 6: Multimedia Applications 6.2 Viewing Photos & Videos Viewing photos 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap the desired folder to view the images in thumbnails. 3. Tap an image to view. 4. Swipe your finger to the left/right to view the previous/next image. •...
  • Page 31: Playing Videos

    Chapter 6: Multimedia Applications Playing videos 1. From the Home screen, tap > Gallery. 2. Tap the desired folder to view the videos in thumbnails. 3. Tap the video to playback.
  • Page 32: Using Music Player

    Chapter 6: Multimedia Applications 6.3 Using Music Player You can transfer music to the device from the computer. From the Home screen, > Music. Music screen • Playback screen: Displays the playback area with the playback controls. Album art picture or animation.
  • Page 33: Chapter 7: Applications

    Chapter 7: Applications Your device comes with the following pre-installed applications. 7.1 Books With Books, you can download or purchase ebooks from an online store, and view them on your device. Browsing an EBook 1. From the Home screen, tap 2.
  • Page 34: Browser

    Chapter 7: Applications 7.2 Browser Open Browser to view web pages. See “Browsing Web Pages” on page 20. 7.3 Calculator With Calculator, you can perform basic arithmetic functions on your device. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Calculator. 2. Use the on-screen calculator keypad to perform arithmetic calculation.
  • Page 35: Calendar

    7.4 Calendar The Calendar lets you schedule and sound alarms for appointments, meetings and other events. Scheduled appointments for the day can be displayed on the Home screen. To schedule an event 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap 3.
  • Page 36: Downloads

    Chapter 7: Applications 7.6 Downloads Use Downloads to view or delete what you have downloaded in Browser. NOTE: The downloaded files are stored in the “Download” folder in your memory card. 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap an item to view. Managing files •...
  • Page 37: File Browser

    7.7 File Browser File Browser lets you browse the contents of your device and the memory card. 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap the folder list and tap the folder you want to explore. Managing files and folders •...
  • Page 38: Fm Radio

    Chapter 7: Applications 7.8 FM Radio FM Radio lets you listen to the FM radio. NOTE: You must connect a headset or earphones to use this function. 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Do any of the following: • To manually tune to a frequency, tap on a desired frequency. •...
  • Page 39: Gallery

    Chapter 7: Applications 7.9 Gallery You can view your captured images, recorded video clips, and downloaded images in Gallery. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Gallery. 2. Tap the desired folder to view the camera pictures or camera videos. 3.
  • Page 40: Search

    Chapter 7: Applications 7.11 Search From the Home Screen, you can search information on your device and on the web with Search right away. Searching information by entering text 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Enter the text you are searching in the search box. 3.
  • Page 41: Voice Note

    Chapter 7: Applications 7.13 Voice Note Use Voice Note to record a voice memo. To record a voice note 1. From the Home screen, tap > Voice Note. 2. The recording screen is displayed. 3. Tap to record your voice. 4.
  • Page 42: Chapter 8: Managing Your Device

    Chapter 8: Managing Your Device Chapter 8: Managing Your Device 8.1 Device Settings From the Home screen, tap device. Settings menu is categorized into: WIRELESS & NETWORKS, DEVICE, PERSONAL, and SYSTEM. WIRELESS & NETWORKS Application Description Manage Wi-Fi connections, scan and connect to available Wi-Fi Wi-Fi networks.
  • Page 43: Personal

    Item Description Brightness Wallpaper Auto-rotate screen Display Sleep Font size INTERNAL STORAGE Storage SD CARD USB STORAGE View the battery usage on currently running applications and battery Battery charging status. View and control downloaded and currently running services. Apps PERSONAL Application Description Location service...
  • Page 44: System

    Chapter 8: Managing Your Device Application Description Language Spelling correction Personal dictionary Default Voice typing Language & input TouchPal Keyboard(Pad) Voice Search Text-to-speech output Pointer speed Back up my data Backup account Backup & reset Automatic restore Factory data reset SYSTEM Application Description...
  • Page 45 Application Description TalkBack Large text Auto-rotate screen Accessibility Speak passwords Touch & hold delay Install web scripts USB debugging Development device ID Stay awake Allow mock locations Desktop backup password Strict mode enabled Pointer location Show touches Developer options Show screen updates Show CPU usage Force GPU...
  • Page 46 Chapter 8: Managing Your Device Application Description Show all ANRs Developer options System update Status User Guide About tablet Legal information Model number Android version Kernel number Build number Show all applications which are not responding to background applications. Configure the system update settings and view the last check status.
  • Page 47: Changing Basic Settings

    8.2 Changing Basic Settings Date and time settings To automatically set the date and time 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. In SYSTEM, tap Date & time. 3. Tap Automatic date & time to automatically set the date and time according to the network.
  • Page 48: Alarms Settings

    Chapter 8: Managing Your Device Alarms settings You can set up alarms on this device. To set the alarm 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap 3. To add an alarm, tap Add alarm. 4. Tap the to set the alarm time, and tap Set. 5.
  • Page 49: Ringtone Settings

    To adjust brightness 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. In DEVICE, tap Display. 3. Tap Brightness. 4. Drag the Brightness slider to adjust brightness settings. 5. Tap OK when finished. To change the screen orientation 1. From the Home screen, tap 2.
  • Page 50: Using Wireless & Networks

    Chapter 8: Managing Your Device 8.3 Using Wireless & networks Wireless & networks allows you to manage Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Tethering, and Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. In WIRELESS & NETWORKS, do any of the following (if necessary): •...
  • Page 51: Safety Information

    Safety Information Please read before proceeding • Following all precautions and instructions will increase the life of device. • Use only the battery and the power adapter provided by the manufacturer. Use of unauthorized accessories may void your warranty. • Avoid using the device near electromagnetic sources such as TVs, radios, and microwave ovens.
  • Page 52 Safety Information SAFETY IN AIRCRAFT Do not use the device on board an aircraft. The device’s network signals may cause interference to the navigation system. As a safety measurement, it is against the law in most countries to use the device on board an aircraft. ©...
  • Page 53 Safety Information FCC Regulations 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.
  • Page 54 Safety Information IC Regulations This device complies with Industry 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.
  • Page 55 Safety Information WEEE Notice The WEEE logo on the product or on its box indicates that this product must not be disposed of or dumped with your other household waste. You are liable to dispose of all your electronic or electrical waste equipment by relocating over to the specified collection point for recycling of such hazardous waste.
  • Page 56 Safety Information We, hereby, declare that this cellular, Wi-Fi, & Bluetooth radio is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Intellectual Property Right Information Right to all technologies and products that comprise this device are the property of their respective owners: This product has an Android platform based on Linux, which can be expanded by a variety of Java-Script-based application SW.

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