Lenovo A1000 User Manual

IdeaTab

Important Product Information Guide v1.0

A1000

Read first-Regulatory information

IdeaTab models equipped with wireless communications comply with the radio

frequency and safety standards of any country or region in which it has been

approved for wireless use. In addition, if your product contains a telecom

modem, it complies with the requirements for connection to the telephone

network in your country.

Be sure to read the Regulatory Notice for your country or region before using

the wireless devices contained in your IdeaTab. To obtain a PDF version of the

Regulatory Notice, refer to the “Downloading publications” section below.

 Downloading publicatio ns

Electronic versions of your publications are available from the

http://support.lenovo.com. To download the publications for your IdeaTab, go to:

http://support.lenovo.com/en_US/guides-and-manuals/default.page and follow

the instructions on the screen.

 Accessing your User Guide

Your User Guide contains detailed information about your IdeaTab. To access

your User Guide, use one of the following methods:

 Go to: http://support.lenovo.com/en_US/guides-and-manuals/default.page

and follow the instructions on the screen.

 Start your IdeaTab, access User Guide from the Browser favorites.

Service and Support information

The following information describes the technical support that is available for

your product, during the warranty period or throughout the life of your product.

Refer to the Lenovo Limited Warranty for a full explanation of Lenovo warranty

terms. See “Lenovo Limited Warranty notice” later in this document for details

on accessing the full warranty.

 Online technical support

Online technical support is available during the lifetime of a product at

http://www.lenovo.com/support.

 Telephone technical support

You can get help and information from the Customer Support Center by

telephone. Before contacting a Lenovo technical support representative, please

have the following information available: model and serial number, the exact

wording of any error message, and a description of the problem.

Your technical support representative might want to walk you through the

problem while you are at your IdeaTab during the call.

 Worldwide Lenovo Support telephone list

Important: Telephone numbers are subject to change without notice. The

most up-to-date telephone list for the Customer Support Center is always

available at http://www.lenovo.com/support/phone.

If the telephone number for your country or region is not listed, contact your

Lenovo reseller or Lenovo marketing representative.

Important safety and handling information

To avoid personal injury, property damage, or accidental damage to

your IdeaTab, read all of the information in this section before using it.

For additional tips to help you operate your IdeaTab safely, go to:

http://www.lenovo.com/safety.

 Handle your IdeaTab with care

Do not drop, bend, puncture, insert foreign objects, or place heavy objects on

your IdeaTab. Sensitive components inside might become damaged.

Your IdeaTab screen is made of glass. The glass might break if the IdeaTab 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 IdeaTab. Stop using the IdeaTab immediately and

contact Lenovo

information.

When using your IdeaTab, keep it away from hot or high-voltage environments,

such as electric appliances or electric heating cooking equipment. Only use your

IdeaTab in the temperature range of 0°C to 40°C to avoid damage.

 Do not disassemble or modify your IdeaTab

Your IdeaTab is a sealed unit. There are no end-user serviceable parts inside. All

internal repairs must be done by a Lenovo-authorized repair fac ility or a

Lenovo-authorized technician. Attempting to open or modify your IdeaTab will

void the warranty.

 Built-in rechargeable battery notice

DANGER:

Do not attempt to replace the internal rechargeable lithium ion battery.

Contact Lenovo Support for factory replacement.

 Lithium coin cell battery notic e

DANGER:

technical support for repair, replacement, or disposal

Important safety and handling information

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.

When replacing the lithium coin cell battery, use only the same or an equivalent

type that is recommended by the manufacturer. The battery contains lithium and

can explode if not properly used, handled, or disposed of.

Do not:

 Throw or immerse into water

 Heat to more than 100°C (212°F)

 Repair or disassemble

 Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations.

 Plastic bag notice

CAUTION:

Plastic bags can be dangerous. Keep plastic bags away from babies and

children to avoid danger of suffocation.

 Prevent your IdeaTab and adapter from getting wet

Do not immerse your IdeaTab in water or leave it 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 IdeaTab:

Charging method IdeaTab

on(Display is on)

AC adapter Approved, but

A USB connection between

the dc-in connector on the

IdeaTab and a USB

IdeaTab on

(Display is on)

the battery will

charge slowly.

This charging

method will

compensate the

IdeaTab off or in screen

lock mode(Display is off)

Approved

Approved, but the battery

will charge slowly.

Important safety and handling information

Charging method IdeaTab

on(Display is on)

connector of a personal

computer or other device

that complies with the USB

2.0 standards 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.

Lenovo is not responsible for the performance or safety of products not

manufactured or approved by Lenovo.

 Prevent hearing damage

Your IdeaTab has a headphone connector. Always use the headphone

connector for headphones (also called a headset) or earphones.

CAUTION:

Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause

hearing loss. Adjustment of the eq ualizer to maximum increases the

earphone and headphone output voltage and the sound pressure level.

Therefore, to protect your hearing, adjust the equalizer to an appropriate

level.

Excessive use of headphones or earphones for a long period of time at high

volume can be dangerous if the output of the headphone or earphone

IdeaTab on

(Display is on)

power

consumption.

The battery will

discharge more

slowly than

usual.

IdeaTab off or in screen

lock mode(Display is off)

Important safety and handling information

connectors do not comply with specific ations of EN 50332-2.

The headphone output connector of your IdeaTab complies with EN 50332-2

Sub clause 7. This specification limits the IdeaTab's maximum wide band true

RMS output voltage to 150 mV. To help protect aga inst hearing loss, ensure that

the headphones or earphones you use also comply with EN 50332-2 (Clause 7

limits) for a wide band characteristic voltage of 75 mV. Using headphones that

do not comply with EN 50332-2 can be dangerous due to excessive sound

pressure levels.

If your IdeaTab came with headphones or earphones in the package, as a set,

the combination of the headphones or earphones and the IdeaTab already

complies with the specifications of EN 50332-1. If different headphones or

earphones are used, ensure that they comply with EN 50332-1 (Clause 6.5

Limitation Values). Using headphones that do not comply with EN 50332-1 can

be dangerous due to excessive sound pressure levels.

 Take care when using your IdeaTab 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 IdeaTab, while you drive a motor vehicle or ride a bicycle.

 Dispose according to local laws and regulations

When your IdeaTab reaches the end of its useful life, do not crush, incinerate,

immerse in water, or dispose of your IdeaTab in any manner contrary to local

laws and regulations. Some internal parts contain substances that can explode,

leak, or have an adverse environmental affect if disposed of incorrectly.

See “Recycling and environmental information” for additional information.

 Keep your IdeaTab and accessories away from small children

Your IdeaTab 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.

Important safety and handling information

 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 IdeaTab software might fail to work.

Be aware that accessing network resources can leave your IdeaTab vulnerable

to computer viruses, hackers, spyware, and other malicious activities that might

damage your IdeaTab, software, or data. It is yo ur responsibility to ensure that

you have adequate protection in the form of firewalls, antivirus software, and

anti-spyware software and keep this software up to date.

Keep electrical appliances such as an electric fan, radio, high-powered speakers,

air conditioner, and microwave oven away from your IdeaTab because the

strong magnetic fields generated by these appliances can damage the screen

and the data on the IdeaTab.

 Be aware of heat generated by your IdeaTab

When your IdeaTab 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 level of charge in the battery. 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 IdeaTab for any extended time.

 Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) cable and cord notice

WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or cords associated with

accessories sold with this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to

the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive

harm. Wash hands after handling.

Warranty information

 Lenovo Limited Warranty notice

This product is covered by the terms of the Lenovo Limited Warranty, version

L505-0010-02 08/2011. Read the Lenovo Limited Warranty (LLW) at

http://www.lenovo.com/warranty/llw_02. You can view the LLW in a number of

languages from this Web site. The LLW also is displayed on your IdeaTab during

the initial setup. If you cannot view the LLW either from the Web site or from

your IdeaTab, contact your local Lenovo office or reseller to obtain a printed

version of the LLW.

 IdeaTab A1000

Machine type

Version Machine Type

Wi-Fi 60027

Wi-Fi+2G 60028

Warranty period and type of Warranty service

Country or Region of

Purchase

Korea, Taiwan parts and

Singapore 1,3,4

China (Hong Kong S.A.R.),

China (Macau S.A.R.), India,

Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand,

Philippines, Vietnam, Bahrain,

Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Egypt,

South Africa, Saudi Arabia,

UAE, Algeria, Nigeria, Kenya,

Sri Lanka

Warranty

Period

labor - 1

year

battery pack

- 1 year

Type of Warranty Service

3,4

1,4

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