Lenovo TAB A10-70
User Guide V1.0

Please read the

safety precautions and important notes
in the supplied manual before use.
  

  Chapter 01
  Lenovo TAB A10-70 Overview
 

1-1 Appearance

1-2 Buttons

1-3 Turning On/Off Your Tablet

1-4 Activating/Deactivating the Display

1-5 Screen Lock/Unlock

1-6 Navigation Tips

1-7 Home Screen

1-8 Status Bar

1-9 Recent Apps

1-10 Applications Management

1-11 Entering Text

1-1 Appearance
 

Images are for reference purposes only, and may differ from your Lenovo TAB
A10-70.
 

1-2 Buttons
 

On/Off Button
You can use this button to turn on/off your tablet and activate/deactivate the
display.
 

Volume Controls
Press the Volume Up or Volume Down button to adjust the volume.
 

1-3 Turning On/Off Your Tablet

 

Turning On Your Tablet

Press and hold the On/Off button on your tablet for about 3 seconds, then
release it. The Lenovo logo and the startup screen will appear in sequence,
indicating your tablet has been turned on.

Turning Off Your Tablet

Press and hold the On/Off button on your tablet for about 1 second. Select
Power off from the pop-up window and then tap OK to turn off your tablet.

NOTE: When connecting to a computer with a USB cable, make sure that the
battery power is sufficient for normal operation; otherwise, charge with the AC
power adapter before USB connection.

 
 1-4 Activating/Deactivating the Display
 

Activating the Display

With the display deactivated, press the On/Off button on the tablet to
activate the display. The tablet's display will then illuminate, indicating that it
has been activated.

Deactivating the Display

If you do not need to use your tablet temporarily, you can press the On/Off
button to deactivate the display. Your tablet will then enter standby mode to
save power.

 
1-5 Screen Lock/Unlock
 

Screen Lock
Auto-Lock

You can set screen timeout by tapping Settings > DEVICE > Display
> Sleep. If there is no operation within the preset standby time, the display
will automatically deactivate, and your tablet will be locked automatically.

 
Manual Lock

If you do not need to use your tablet temporarily, you can press the On/Off
button for about 1 second to deactivate the display. Your tablet will then be
locked, and will enter standby mode.

Screen Unlock

When in standby mode, press the On/Off button on your tablet to activate
the display. Then, tap and hold the lock icon, and drag the slider over the
unlock icon, as shown in the illustration below.
 Screen Lock Pattern Setting

You can set the screen lock pattern by tapping Settings > PERSONAL
> Security > Screen lock > Pattern. After this function has been enabled,
you will be required to trace a personalized unlock pattern to unlock the
screen before you can use your tablet.

 
1-6 Navigation Tips
 

Back : Return to the previous screen.

Home : Return to the Home screen.
Recent Apps : Display recently used apps.
Advanced Menu : Display shortcuts such as System Settings,
Preferences, Preview, Wallpaper, Theme, and Add Widget.
 1 - Back 2 - Home

3 - Recent Apps 4 - Advanced Menu

1-7 Home Screen

 
This screen enables you to quickly view and open your most frequently used
applications.
In the Home screen, you can add shortcuts and change your wallpaper.

To add a shortcut to the Home screen, tap and hold the icon of the app
in the applications list until it is added to the Home screen.
To change your wallpaper, tap > Wallpaper to choose a wallpaper
from Local Wallpaper.
 

Switching Home Screens

Your tablet has multiple screens.

Move through screens by sliding your finger across the display. Icons can be
moved from one panel to another.

 
1-8 Status Bar
 

System messages, if any, will be displayed in the status bar.

Information about WLAN connections and reception, power levels, charging

status, and other notifications are displayed in the status bar.

Drop down the status bar to display the notification panel, which contains the
Airplane mode switch, WLAN setting shortcut, GPS shortcut, Auto-rotate
screen switch, Brightness adjustment toolbar, and Settings shortcut.

1-9 Recent Apps

 
Your tablet remembers apps you have used recently.

Tap to display a list of your recently used apps. Tap an app from the
list to open it.

1-10 Applications Management

 
Slide your finger on the Home screen to open the applications list.

Tap Settings > DEVICE > Apps to manage all your apps.

Uninstall

1. Tap the app you want to uninstall under the Downloaded tab.

2. Tap Uninstall at the top.

3. Tap OK.

Stop a running app

1. Tap Running tab.

2. Tap the running app you want to stop.

3. Tap Stop.

 
1-11 Entering Text
 

You can easily enter text from the virtual keyboard directly on the touch
screen, such as when adding contact information in the Contacts application,
or typing and editing SMS messages. You can input English letters and numeric
symbols directly on the touch screen.

Virtual keyboard
 

Tap on the bottom bar to hide the virtual keyboard. Tap the text input
box to display the virtual keyboard.

Switch Input Method

Tap / to toggle letters and numbers.

Tap to enter a capital letter. Or tap and hold until it

changes into to turn caps lock on. Tap it again to unlock.

To input a symbol, tap and hold the key until a blue pop-up box appears,
then drag your finger to the symbol you want.
In number input mode, tap to input symbols and special

characters. Tap to go back to number input mode.

Input Options

Tap Settings > PERSONAL > Language & input to open the
KEYBOARD & INPUT METHODS menu. You can select Android
keyboard (AOSP) or Google voice typing in this menu.

  Chapter 02: Connecting to the Internet

  

  Chapter 02
  Connecting to the Internet
 

2-1 Browser

2-1 Browser
 

Network support is required to access the Internet with the web browser. If
you have problems accessing your network, please consult your network
operator or service provider directly.

The web browser in your tablet can access the Internet via a WLAN or 3G
network, for business and/or personal use.

Tap Browser in the home screen to open the browser.

 
The browser supports the following functions:
 

Entering Web Addresses

Tap the address bar, and input a web address using the pop-up virtual
keyboard.

Tap on the virtual keyboard to open the web page.

Exiting the Browser

Tap on the bottom bar to exit the browser and return to the Home
screen.

Managing Browser Web Pages

Tap to open the Browser management interface, where you can manage
Bookmarks, Internet visiting history and saved pages read offline under their
corresponding tabs.
 
Bookmarks:

Displays a list of all the web pages that you have added to Bookmarks. To

add a bookmark, tap to add the current web page to Bookmarks. To

edit a bookmark, tap and hold the bookmark to open a pop-up window. From
the window, you can open, edit, copy, share or delete the selected website,
create a shortcut for it, set it as your homepage, or perform other operations.

History:

Displays a list of all the web pages you have visited recently.

Saved pages:

Displays a list of all the web pages you have saved for offline reading.

Tabbed Browsing

You can open several web pages in the same window to multiply your web

surfing fun. Tap to open a new tab. To switch to another web page, just

tap its tab. Tap on the tab to close it.

Additional Functions

Refresh: Tap to manually refresh a web page.

Backward/Forward: Tap or to return to the previous page or to

go to the next page.

Select Text: Select text in the current page for copying, sharing, finding, and
web searching.

Add/Edit Bookmarks: Tap to bookmark the current page. Tap to

manage your bookmarks.

More Options: Tap to display an option list. These options include Refresh,
Stop, Home, Close, New incognito tab, Save for offline reading, Share page,
Find on page, Request desktop site, New tab, Page info, and Settings.

Zoom Pages In/Out: You can manually fit the page to the screen size, and
zoom the page in/out by sliding your finger and thumb apart, or bring them
together.
  

Chapter 01: Lenovo TAB A10-70 Overview Chapter 03: Applications

  

  Chapter 03
  Applications
 

3-1 Calculator

3-2 Calendar

3-3 Camera

3-4 Clock

3-5 Email

3-6 Gallery

 
Slide your finger on the Home screen to open the applications list.
 

3-1 Calculator
 

Tap Calculator in the applications list to open the calculator.

 
3-2 Calendar
 

Tap Calendar in the applications list to open the calendar.

New Calendar Event

Tap in the Calendar view to create a new event. You can also create a
new event by tapping and holding a time in the Week or Day view.

Manage Calendar Events

You can switch between Day, Week, Month, and Agenda by tapping the
appropriate tab at the top of the page.
Day view: Tap and hold an event in Day view to view, edit or delete the
event.
Week view: Tap and hold an event in Week view to view, edit or delete the
event.
Month view: Manage events in Week view from Month view by tapping any
date in the Month view.
Agenda view: Tap to view events across a range of dates.

NOTE: Within any Calendar view, you can easily return to the current
day/week/month by tapping TODAY at the top of the page.

 
3-3 Camera
 

Tap Camera in the applications list to open the camera interface.

In this interface, you can perform the following operations:

Switch Cameras

Your tablet provides you with front/back camera. In the photo/video interface,

tap to switch between the front and back cameras.

Switch Camera Modes

Your tablet provides you with several camera modes. In the camera interface,
tap the respective icon on the left side of the screen to switch to the desired

camera mode: Photo/Video( ), HDR ( ), Face beauty ( ),

Panorama ( ) or Multi angle view image ( ).

Photos
Taking Photos

In the photo interface, tap to take a picture.

Tap to set the camera properties.

Exposure

Color effect

Scene mode
 White balance

 
Viewing Photos
Tap the photo preview in the photo interface to open the photo viewing
interface. You can set and play photo slideshows.
 

Photo Saving Location

Any photos you have taken will be saved in the Gallery application. Tap
Gallery in the home screen to open a list of all the photos you have taken.
You can view photos by Albums, Locations, or Times.

Videos
Recording Videos

Tap in the video interface to start recording, or tap to stop

recording.
 

Viewing Videos
A thumbnail image of the latest recorded video will be displayed on the upper
right corner of the video interface. Tap the image to open the video player.

Shooting Panoramas
Capturing Panorama Images

In the panorama interface, tap to start capturing. Move your tablet

slowly. Tap to stop capturing. The entire panned scene will be captured in
one photo.

 
Viewing Photos
Tap the photo preview in the panorama interface to open the photo viewing
interface. You can set and play photo slideshows.
 

Photo Saving Location

Any panoramas you have taken will be saved in the Gallery application. Tap

Gallery in the home screen to open a list of all the photos you have
taken.

 
 3-4 Clock
 

Tap Clock in the applications list to open the Clock.

To add an alarm, tap , and then > Add alarm. After you have
finished editing the alarm, tap OK and select the check box in front of the
alarm time to activate the alarm.

To restart an already set alarm, tap to status.

When an alarm sounds, drag to to deactivate the alarm, or to to

delay it for ten minutes.

 
3-5 Email
 

Network support is required to use your tablet's mailbox. If you have problems
accessing your network, please consult your network operator or service
provider directly.

Tap Email in the home screen.

 
3-6 Gallery
 

Tap Gallery to open the Photo application and view photos stored on
your tablet. In the Photo application homepage, photos are automatically
displayed on the top left corner as Albums. You can select how to display
your photos: Albums, Locations, Times.

Chapter 02: Connecting to the Internet Chapter 04: Settings

  

  Chapter 04
  Settings
*Specific models only

4-1 WIRELESS & NETWORKS

4-2 DEVICE

4-3 PERSONAL

4-4 SYSTEM

Tap Settings in the applications list to open the Settings interface.

 
4-1 WIRELESS & NETWORKS
 

This setting module includes: *SIM management, Ethernet, WLAN,

Bluetooth, Data usage and More... (Airplane mode, VPN, *Tethering &
portable hotspot, *Mobile networks, and USB internet).

SIM management

This setting allows you to view the SIM information and configure data
connection and data roaming settings.

WLAN

This setting allows you to enable/disable WLAN connections.

When WLAN is enabled, your tablet will automatically scan for available
wireless networks, displaying them in the WLAN network list.

The network status icon, indicates that the network requires no

password, and can be connected to directly. However, indicates that

the network has been encrypted, and can be connected to only after the
required password is entered.
You can select any network you want from the list. After selecting the
network, enter the password and tap Connect to connect directly.
Alternatively, select the check box in front of Show advanced options to
configure the proxy and IP settings, and then tap Connect to connect to a
network. You can also select to manually add a network. Tap >
Advanced for advanced WLAN settings.

Network notification: When activated, the system will notify you if

there are any open net works available.
Keep WLAN on during sleep: You can set WLAN connection policy
during sleep mode to Always, Only when plugged in, or Never
(increases data usage).
WLAN optimization: When activated, the system will minimize battery
usage when WLAN is on.
MAC address: View the device MAC address.
IPv4 address: View the device IPv4 address.

Bluetooth

You can establish a wireless connection with any other Bluetooth compatible
device using Bluetooth technology. Examples of Bluetooth compatible devices
can include stereo earphones, keyboard, etc.

Since a Bluetooth-enabled device communicates with other devices by radio

waves, you do not have to position your tablet directly towards the other
device. However, please note that the Bluetooth connection can sometimes be
interrupted by obstacles, such as walls, or other electronic devices.

Your tablet supports V4.0 Bluetooth. To ensure effective operation of your

tablet and another Bluetooth-enabled device, please use only Lenovo-
approved accessories compatible with your tablet. Also, check with the
manufacturer of the other device to determine whether the device is
compatible with your tablet.

In some cases, the use of Bluetooth may be restricted. Please consult with
local authorities or your service provider.

Using applications that require Bluetooth technology or running such

applications in the background will consume the battery power of your tablet
at a faster rate, and reduce the service life of your battery. You can perform
the following in Bluetooth settings:

SEARCH FOR DEVICES: After Bluetooth has been activated, your tablet will
automatically display a list of any Bluetooth-enabled devices it can find within
the effective range (i.e. scan for devices).
 

Data usage
You can check your data usage status for a specified period.

More...

Airplane mode: When the Airplane mode is enabled, all wireless connections
on your tablet will be disabled.

VPN: These settings allow you to add and set up various types of VPN (Virtual
Private Network).

 
*Tethering & portable hotspot: You can share your tablet's mobile data
connection through USB, Bluetooth, or act as a Portable Wi-Fi hotspot.
 

*Mobile networks: This setting module includes Data connection , Data

roaming, Preferred networks, Network Mode, Access Point Names and
Network operators.

*How to enable the 3G function: This section explains how to view or

edit the Access Point Names (APN) for cellular data services on your
tablet.
The APN defines the network path for all cellular data connectivity.
Incorrect entries in the fields may disable cellular data connectivity. To
verify correct APN information, contact the cellular carrier of the Micro
SIM card you are using.

You can view the APN settings on your tablet at the following location:
Settings > WIRELESS & NETWORKS > More... under WIRELESS &
NETWORKS > Mobile networks > Access Point Names.

*Setting the Access Point Names

Follow the instructions below to complete your 3G settings. Then, your 3G will
function normally.

Step 1: Slide your finger on the Home screen to open the applications
list.
 Step 2: Tap Settings.

Step 3: Select WIRELESS & NETWORKS > More... > Mobile

networks > Access Point Names.

Step 4: Tap and select New APN.

Step 5: Contact your 3G carrier for your APN settings, and type them in
the text boxes under Edit access point.

Step 6: Return to the applications list, and launch Browser to

check if the network function is available.

USB internet: This setting allows you to share Windows PC internet via USB
connection.

 
4-2 DEVICE
 

Sound
Tap Settings > DEVICE > Sound to enter the Sound settings
interface. On Audio profiles, select one of the available options (General,
Silent, Meeting, Outdoor).

To customize the sound settings, set the Audio profiles setting to General

and then tap . The sound settings include GENERAL (Vibrate,

Volumes), MESSAGE ( Messages ringtone), NOTIFICATIONS (Default
notification sound), and SYSTEM (Touch sounds, Screen lock sound,
and Vibrate on touch).

Display

Tap Settings > DEVICE > Display to enter the display settings
interface. The display settings include PERSONALIZE (Lock screen
notifications, Theme, and Wallpaper) and DISPLAY (Brightness,
Daydream, Font size, Sleep, and Wireless display).

Theme: You can specify the Highlight Color setting. The available options:
Default (Blue), Mocha, or Raspberry.

Wallpaper: You can select any pictures from Gallery, Live Wallpapers,
Static Wallpapers, and Video Wallpaper as your wallpaper.

Brightness: You can manually adjust the brightness or select Economical

backlight, which allows your tablet to adjust screen brightness automatically
according to ambient light.

Daydream: You can set the screensaver settings to let the screen display the
chosen Daydream application when the device is charging or docked.

Font size: This option allows you to select the font size for text displayed on
the screen. You can set the font size to Small, Normal, Large, or Extra
large.

Sleep: This option allows you to select how long your tablet's screen will
remain activated without any operation before it is automatically locked to
save power. You can set the time to 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 1 minute, 2
minutes, 5 minutes, 10 minutes, or 30 minutes.

Wireless display: You can set the setting to ON to enable the device
automatically searches for nearby wireless displays.

Storage

Tap Settings > DEVICE > Storage to view the internal storage, total
space, and memory card storage.
Nominal capacity calculation
method：1GB=1,000MB=1,000,000KB=1,000,000,000 bytes
Operating system calculation
method：1GB=1,024MB=1,048,576KB=1,073,741,824 bytes
The system itself occupies some space; therefore, available space will be less
than that calculated.

Battery

Tap Settings > DEVICE > Battery to check battery usage data,
remaining power status, and battery usage history details.

Apps

Tap Settings > DEVICE > Apps to manage and delete selected
applications.

You can also filter any running applications or applications provided by third-
party software developers in the applications list.

After selecting an application, you will then be able to see its details and
related information. You will also be able to perform functions such as Force
stop, Uninstall, Clear cache and Clear data, etc.

 
4-3 PERSONAL
 

This setting includes: Location access, Security, Language & input, and
Backup & reset.

 
 Location access

Tap Settings > PERSONAL > Location access to enable apps to

use your location information and select how your tablet determines its
location.

GPS satellites: Pinpoint your location using GPS.

WLAN & mobile network location: Let apps use Google's location service
to estimate your location faster.

Security

Tap Settings > PERSONAL > Security to access security settings,

which include: SCREEN SECURITY, ENCRYPTION, *SIM CARD LOCK (3G
version only), PASSWORDS, DEVICE ADMINISTRATION, and
CREDENTIAL STORAGE.

SCREEN SECURITY: You can set the screen lock method, and owner
information to be displayed on the lock screen.

Screen lock: You can unlock the display in one of the following ways:
Slide, Face Unlock, Voice Unlock, Pattern, PIN, and Password. To
deactivate the screen lock, set the setting to None.

Tap Pattern, use your finger on the screen (as illustrated) to draw
an unlock pattern. Once you have set the unlock pattern, you will
then be able to toggle Make pattern visible on/off.
 After you have set and activated the pattern unlock function, the
unlock keypad will be displayed whenever the display is to be
unlocked. Use your finger to trace your preset pattern on the
keypad. After the preset pattern has been correctly entered, the
screen will be unlocked.

Tap PIN to input the PIN code (minimum 4 digits) you will use to
unlock the display.

Tap Password to input the password (minimum 4 characters) you

will use to unlock the display.

*SIM CARD LOCK: Set SIM card lock-related settings.

PASSWORDS: Under this option, you can decide whether or not your chosen
password will be visible when you input it. If the check box is selected, then
the password will be visible. If it is not selected, then your password will only
be displayed as **** when you enter it, thereby keeping your password more
secure.

DEVICE ADMINISTRATION: Set to administrate your tablet and allow

installation of non-market apps.

Device administrators: These functions are not available to ordinary

users. Only TsingMail users who have previously set up the appropriate
security settings within their organizations can use these functions.
 These features work in conjunction with the Enterprise Policy
Center (Lenovo Enterprise Policy Manager). The Enterprise Policy
Center is the executor of the security policies of the Lenovo
enterprise platform. Whenever the user enables the Lenovo
enterprise mail and service function, the Enterprise Policy Center
will then be enabled automatically. This will allow your tablet to
accept security policies as set forth by the IT department of your
organization, for example, mandatory screensavers with increased
password protection. Enabling these functions also allows your
tablet to accept management instructions from your company’s IT
department, for example, allowing them to erase data remotely
and reset your device.

Unknown sources: Select this option to allow installation of non-Market

apps.
Verify apps: Select this option to disallow or warn before installation of
apps that may cause harm.

CREDENTIAL STORAGE: This function allows your tablet to access web pages
and LANs for which a specific security certificate or another certificate is
required.

Trusted credentials: Select this option to display all the trusted CA

certificates.
Install from SD card: Install certificates from storage.
Clear credentials: Select this option to delete all your currently saved
certificates.

Language & input

Language: Select the language you wish to use to operate your tablet.

Spell checker:Toggle spelling correction on/off.

Personal dictionary: You can add new words or terms here to your tablet's
dictionary.

KEYBOARD & INPUT METHODS: This option allows you to select and set the
input method (including Default, Android keyboard (AOSP), and Google
voice typing).

 
SPEECH: This option allows you to set the Voice speech and general settings
for text-to-speech output.

MOUSE/TRACKPAD: Under this option you can adjust pointer speed.

Backup & reset

This option allows you to to backup your data, set the backup account, enable
automatic restore when reinstalling an app, clear all DRM licenses, and reset
your tablet to the factory default settings.
 
4-4 SYSTEM
 

Date & time

These settings allow you to set a number of time-related options, such as

system time.

You can enable automatic time and time zone updates via a network (which
requires network support), select a time zone, set a specific date and time,
and display format for date and time.

Scheduled power on & off

This setting allows you to set the automatic power on & off time and repetitive
mode.
 

Accessibility
SERVICES: This option allows you to turn on Talkback.
 

SYSTEM: This option allows you to enable the magnification gesture function,
use a large text as the system font, let the screen orientation change
automatically when you rotate the device, say the passwords out loud instead
of typing them, enable quick access for activating the accessibility features,
configure the text-to-speech output settings, or set touch & hold delay time,
and enable apps to install scripts from Google that make their web content
more accessible.

About tablet
Under this option, you can view System upgrade, Status, Legal
information, Model number, Android version, Baseband version,
Kernel version, and Build number.
 
  *Specific models only

Chapter 03: Applications Chapter 05: Troubleshooting

 Chapter 05
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 long-press the power key for over 10 seconds to restart.
 

Cannot start or system crashed

 
Please charge the battery for half an hour and then long-press the power key for over 10 seconds to
restart.
 

Makes no sound when called or is not audible

 
Please adjust the volume using the volume keys.
 

Cannot access the internet via wireless network

 
Restart the wireless router or go to Settings and restart WiFi.
 

Cannot wakeup the tablet from sleep mode

 
Please long-press the power key to restart.
 

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