Lenovo K9 User Manual

Lenovo K9

User Guide V1.0

Lenovo L38043

Basics

Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the following:

Quick Start Guide
Regulatory Notice

Appendix

The Quick Start Guide and the Regulatory Notice have been uploaded to 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.

Home screen

The home screen is the starting point for using your phone. Fo r your convenience, the home
screen is already set up with some useful apps and widgets.

Note: Your phone's features and the home screen may be diffe rent depending on your
location, language, carrier, and model.

Customizing home screens in edit mode

Press and hold anywhere on the home screen except the icons to enter edit mode.

In edit mode, you can do any of the following:

To change the wallpaper, tap WALLPAPERS, swipe left or right to locate the wallpaper

that you want, and then tap it.

To add a widget to the home screen, tap WIDGETS, swipe down to locate the widget that

you want, press and hold the widget until it pops out, drag it to where you want to place it,

and then release it.

Managing widgets and apps

Whether your home screen is in edit mode or not, you can do any of the following:

To move a widget or an app, press and hold the widget or app until its icon enlarges

slightly, drag it to where you wan t to place it, and then release it.

To create an app folder, press and hold an app until its icon enlarges slightly, and then

drag it onto another app.

To remove a widget from the home screen, press and hold the widget until its icon

enlarges slightly, slide your finger toward the top of the screen, and then drop the widget

over

To uninstall an app, press and hold the app, slide your finger toward the top of the

screen, and then drop the app over

Note: System apps cannot be uninstalled. When you are trying to uninstall a system

app,

.

.

does not appear at the top of the screen.

Screen buttons

There are three buttons on your phone.

Back button: Tap to return to the previous page or exit the current app.

Home button : Tap to return to the default home screen.

Recent button: Tab to see recent apps. Then you can do the following:

Tap an app to open it.
Tap to stop running the app.

Tap CLEAR ALL to stop running all the a pp

In app interface, press and hold

Note: Some apps do not support split screen.

to enter split screen mode.

Screen lock

When your phone is on, press the Po wer button to lock the screen manually. Press the Power
button again to display the lock screen, and then swipe up from the bottom of the screen to
unlock.

Note: Swipe is the default screen unlocking method. To change your screen lock, see

Settings.

Notifications and Quick Settings

The Notifications panel (see Figure 1: Notifications) informs you of missed calls, new
messages, and activities in progress such as file downloading. The Quick Settings panel (see
Figure 2: Quick Settings) allows you to access frequently-used settings such as the Wi- Fi
switch.

Figure 1: Notifications

Figure 2: Quick Settings

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 twice.

USB connection

When you connect your phone to a computer using a USB cable, the Notification panel
displays a notification such as "USB for file transfer". You can tap the notification, and
then select one of the following options:

Charge this device : Select this mode if you want to charge your phone only.

Transfer files: Select this mode if you want to transfer any files between your phone

and the computer.

Transfer photos(PTP) : Select this mode if you want to transfer only photos and videos

between your phone and the computer.

Use device as MIDI: Select this mode if you want MIDI-enabled applications on your

phone to work with MIDI software on the computer.

Calls

Making a call

Dialing a number manually

1. Open the Phone app.

2. In the

3. Enter the phone number that you want to dial, and then tap

Calling from the call log

1. Open the Phone app.

2. Tap the

3. Tap

Calling a contact

1. Open the Phone app.

2. Tap the

3. Locate the contact that you want to call, and tap the contact name to display the contact

details.

4. Tap

tab, tap to display the dialpad if necessary.

.

tab.

from a call log entry to make a call.

tab.

to make a call.

Receiving calls

Answering or rejecting a call

When you receive a phone call, the incoming call screen appears. You can do one of the
following:

Swipe up from to answer the call.

Swipe down from to reject the call.

Silencing a call

You have the following ways to silence a call:

Press the volume up button or the volume down button.

Press the Power button.

Options during a call

When you are on a call, the follow ing options are available on the screen:

Add call: displays the dialpad so you can call another person.

Hold/Unhold: puts the current call on hold or resumes the call.

Mute: turns the microphone on or off.

Record: starts or stops recording the call.

Dialpad/Hide: displays or hides the keypad.

Speaker: turns the speaker on or off.

: ends the call.

You can also press the volume button to turn the volume up or down.

Using the call log

The call log contains missed, outgoing, and received call entries. Yo u can press a call log

entry until the options menu appears, and then tap an option. For example, you can tap the
Create new contact option to add the entry to the Contacts list.

Contacts

Creating a contact

1. Open the Contacts app.

2. Tap

3. Enter the contact information.

4. Tap SAVE.

.

Searching for a contact

1. Open the Contacts app.

2. Do one of the following:
Scroll the Contacts list up or down to locate the desired contact.

Tap , and then enter the conta ct name or initials. Matching contacts are displayed as
you type.

Editing a contact

1. Open the Contacts app.

2. Find and tap the contact that you want to edit.

3. Tap

4. Tap SAVE.

, and then edit the contact information.

Deleting a contact

1. Open the Contacts app.

2. Tap and hold the contact that you want to delete, and then tap

.

Importing contacts

1. Open the Contacts app.

2. Tap

3. Select where you want to copy contacts from, such as Phone contact, USIM or

Internal shared storage. Then tap NEXT

4. Select where you want to copy contacts to, such as USIM. Then tap NEXT.

5. Select the contacts you want to import.

6. Tap OK.

> Settings > Import.

Exporting contacts

1. Open the Contacts app.

2. Tap

3. Select where you want to copy contacts from, such as Phone contact . Then tap NEXT.

4. Select where you want to copy contacts to, such as Internal shared storage. Then tap

NEXT.

5. Select the contacts you want to export.

6. Tap OK.

> Settings > Export.

Messages

Sending a message

You can use the Messages app to send text messages and multimedia messages.

1. Open the Messages app.

2. Tap

3. Enter a contact name or phone number. Matching contacts are displayed as you type.

Select a contact.
Or tap

4. Tap the Type text message , and then enter a message.

Tip: If you want to send a multimedia message, tap
object type such as pictures or videos, and then attach a desired media object to the
message.

5. Tap

.

to add more recipients.

> Attach to select a media

.

Searching for a message

1. Open the Messages app.

2. Tap

into the search text box.

, and then enter all or part of the contact name, the phone number, or the message

Deleting messages

1. Open the Messages app.

2. Press and hold a message until it is selected, and then tap

.

Camera

Camera basics

You can use the Camera app to take photos and record videos.

Tap to take a photo in Pho to mode.
Tap to record a video in Video mode.

Tap the photo or video thumbnail to view the photo or video in the Gallery app. For more
information, see Gallery.

Tap to configure the other camera settings.
Tap to use Make -up mode.
Tap to switch between flash modes.
Tap to use HDR (High Dynamic Range).
Tap to switch between the front- facing camera and the rear-facing camera.
Tap to use magic filter.

Taking a screenshot

Press and hold the Power button and the volume down button a t the same time to take a
screenshot.
By default, the screenshots are stored in your phone's internal storage. To view the
screenshots, do one of the following:

Open the Gallery app and find the Screenshot album.
Open the File Manager app and go to the Internal shared storage > Pictures >
Screenshots folder.

Gallery

Viewing photos and videos

1. Open the Gallery app.

2. Tap an album.

By default, photos and videos are grouped together by album. If you want to group photos
or videos by location, tap
videos by time, tap

3. Tap a photo or video to view it in full screen mode.

4. Do any of the following:
To see the next or previous photo or video, swipe left or ri ght.
To zoom in or out of a photo, stretch or pinch the photo. When you zoom in, you can
drag to see other parts of the photo.

To view a video, tap .

, and then select Times.

, and then select Locations. If you want to group photos or

Sharing photos and videos

When you are viewing a photo or video, tap anywhere on the screen, tap , and then select
a sharing channel such as Bluetooth or Messages to share the photo or video with
others.
If you want to share multiple photos and videos at the same time, do all of the following:

1. Open the Gallery app.

2. When viewing a group of photos or videos, press and hold the photo or video that you

want to share until it is selected.

3. Tap more items.

4. Tap

, and then select a sharing channel.

Deleting photos and videos

When you are viewing a photo or video, tap anywhere on the screen, and then tap to
delete the photo or video.
If you want to delete multiple photos and videos at the same time, do all of the following:

1. Open the Gallery app.

2. When viewing a group of photos or videos, press and hold the photo or video that you

want to delete until it is selected.

3. Tap more items.

4. Tap

.

Network

Wi-Fi connection

Turning the Wi- Fi connection on or off

Do one of the following:

Go to the Quick Settings panel, and then tap the Wi-Fi switch to turn the Wi -Fi
connection on or off.

Tip: When you turn on the Wi - Fi connection, a list of detected Wi- Fi hotspots
appears. If the list does not appear, press and hold the Wi -Fi switch in the Quick
Settings panel.

Go to Settings > Network & Internet , and then tap the Wi-Fi switch to turn the Wi ­Fi connection on or off.

Tip: When you turn on the Wi - Fi connection, a list of detected Wi- Fi hotspots
appears. If the Wi- Fi hotspot that you want to connect to is not listed, tap

network to manually add the Wi -Fi hotspot.

Connecting to a Wi -Fi network

1. Turn on the Wi- Fi connection and check the list of available Wi- Fi hotspots.

Note: You need to have some valid Wi-Fi hotspots to connect to.

2. Tap the Wi -Fi hotspot that you want to connect to.

3. If you selected a secured network, enter your login name and passwo rd, and then tap

CONNECT.

Add

Data connection

Turning the data connecti on on or off

Do one of the following:

Go to the Quick Settings panel, and then tap the Mobile data switch to turn the data
connection on or off.
Go to Settings > Network & Internet > Data usage, and then tap the Mobile
data switch to turn the data connection on or off.

Note: You need a valid SIM card with a data service. If you do not have a SIM card,
contact your carrier.

Selecting a SIM card for data connectio n

Your phone comes with dual SIM slots. Both slots support 4G/3G/2G data services, but you
can enable only one SIM card for data connection at a time. To decide which SIM card to use
for data connection, go to:

Settings > Network & Internet > SIM cards > Mobile data and select a SIM
card.

Setting up a hotspot

You can use a Wi- Fi hotspot to share an Internet connection with another phone or other
devices.

1. Go to Settings > Network & Internet > Hotspot & tethering .

2. Tap the Wi- Fi hotspot, then tap the switch on.

Note: You can also share a network via Bluetooth or USB.

3. If this is your first time to turn on the Wi- Fi hotspot, tap Set up Wi -Fi hotspot to view

or change the configuration information.

Note: Tell your friends the Network name and password, and they can connect to
your network.

Chrome

If your phone has been connected to a Wi -Fi or a cellular network, you can use the Chrome
app to surf the Internet. For more in formation about connecting to a Wi -Fi or a cellular
network, see Network.

Visiting websites

1. Open the Chrome app.

2. Tap the address box , enter a website address or your search keywords, and then tap Go.

Tip: You do not need to enter a full we bsite address with "http://" to access the
website. For example, to visit http://www.lenovo.com, enter "www.lenovo.com" in the
address box and tap Go.

3. When viewing a web page, do any of the following:
Tap > to refresh the current page.

Press the Back button to return to the previous web page.
Tap > to go forward to a recent web page.

Press and hold an image on the web pa ge, and then tap Download image to
download the image into your phone's internal storage.

Adding a bookmark

When viewing a web page that you want to bookmark, tap > . The next time you open
the Chrome app, tap

web page.

> Bookmarks , and then tap the bookmark to quickly access the

Clearing browser history

1. Open the Chrome app.

2. Tap

3. Tap CLEAR BROWSING DATA.

> History.

Settings

Setting the date and time

1. Go to Settings > System > Date & time.

2. Do any of the following:
To use the network date and time, tap Automatic date & time and select Use
network-provided time.
To use the GPS date and time, tap Automatic date & time and select Use GPS-
provided time .
To set the date and time manually, tap Automatic date & time and select Off, and
then select Set date and Set time respectively.
To use the network time zone, turn the Automatic time zone switch on.
To set the time zone manually, turn the Automatic time zone switch off, tap Select
time zone , and then choose a time zone.
To switch between the 24- hour and 12 -hour formats, turn the Use 24- hour format
switch on or off.

Setting the language

1. Go to Settings > System > Language & input > Languages . Then tap Add a

language.

2. Select the display language that you want to use.

3. Tap and hold

on the right of the language you added, then move to the top.

Setting the input method

1. Go to Settings > System > Language & input > Virtual keyboard.

2. Select the input method that you want to use. The default input method is Android

Keyboard(AOSP).

Setting a screen lock

Go to Settings > Security & location > Screen lock to select a screen lock option
and set up the screen lock.

Setting the ringtone

You can define the default ring tone for incoming calls, messages, and notifications. You can
also adjust the volume for each sound type.
Go to Settings > Sound .

Performing a factory reset

1. Go to Settings > System > Reset options > Erase all data(factory reset) .

2. Tap RESET PHONE.

Appendix

To avoid personal injury, property damage, or acciden tal damage to the product, read all of
the information in this section before using the product.

Important safety info

Handling

Handle the Lenovo Phone with care

Do not drop, bend , or puncture the Lenovo Phone; do not insert foreign o bjects into or place
heavy objects on the Lenovo Phone. Sensitive components i nside might become damaged.

Prevent the Lenovo Phone and the adapter from getting wet

Do not immerse the Lenovo Phone in water or leave the Lenovo Phone in a location where it
can get saturated with water or other liquids.

Repairing

Do not disassemble or modify the Lenovo Phone. The Lenovo Phone is a sealed unit. There
are no end- user serviceabl e parts inside. All inte rnal repairs must be done by a Lenovo­authorized repair facility or a Lenovo -authorized techn ician. Attempting to open or modify the
Lenovo Phone will void the warranty.
The Lenovo Phone screen is made of glass. The glass might break if the Lenovo Phone is
dropped on a hard surface, is the subject of a high impact, or is crushed by a heavy obj ect. If
the glass chips or cracks, do not touch the broken glass or attempt to remove it from the
Lenovo Phone. Stop using the Lenovo Phone immediately and contact Lenovo authorized
service centers for repair, replacement, o r disposal information.

Charging

You can use any of the following charging methods to safely recharge th e internal battery of
the Lenovo Phone.

Charging method Display on Display off

ac adapter Supported, but the battery will

charge slowly.
USB connection between the dc-in connector
on the Lenovo Phone and a USB connector on
a personal computer or other d evices that
comply with the USB-C standards.

Notes:

Display on: Device on
Display off: Device off or in screen lock mode

Charging devices mig ht 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.

Supported, but will compensate

power consumption and the

battery will charge more slowly

than usual.

Supported

Supported,
but the
battery will
charge
slowly.

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.

NOTE: Adapter shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
Users have to use the connection to U SB interfaces with USB- C version or higher.

Distraction

Take care when using the Lenovo Phone in a motor vehicle or on a bi cycle. Always priori tize
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 the Lenovo Phone, while you drive a
motor vehicle or ride a bicycle.

Choking hazard

Keep the Lenovo Phone and accessories away from small children. The Lenovo Phone
contains small parts that can be a choking hazard to small children. Additionally, the glass
screen can break or crack if dropped on or thro wn against a hard surface.

Explosive atmospheres

Do not charge or use the Lenovo Phone in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere,
such as at a fueling area, or in areas where the air contains chemicals or particles (such as
grain, dust, or metal p owders). Obey all sign s and instructions.

Radio frequency interference

Observe signs and notices that prohibit or restrict the use of mobile phones (for example, in
healthcare facilities or blasting areas). Although the L enovo Phone is designed, tested, and
manufactured to comply with regulations governing radio frequency emissions, such
emissions from the Lenovo Phone can negatively affect the operation of other electronic
equipment, causing them to malfunction. Turn off the Lenovo Phone or use Airplane Mode to
turn o ff the Lenovo Phone wireless tran smitters when use is prohibited, such as while
traveling in aircraft, or when asked to do so by authorities.

Medical devices

The Lenovo Phone contains radios that emit electromagnetic fields. These electromagnetic
fields may interfere with pacemakers or other medical devices. If you wear a pace maker,
maintain at least 15 cm (6 inches) of separation between your pacemaker and the Lenovo
Phone. If you suspect the Lenovo Phone is interfering with your pacemaker or any other
medical device, stop using the Lenovo Phone and consult your physician for information
specific to your medical device.

Important handling info

Cleaning

Clean the Lenovo Phone immediately if it comes in co ntact with anything that may cause
stains, such as dirt, ink, makeup, or l otions. To clean:

Disconnect all cables and turn off the Lenovo Phone (press and hold the Power button for
a few seconds, then tap Power off ).
Use a soft, lint-free cloth.
Avoid getting moisture in openings.
Do not use cleaning products or compressed air.

Operating temperature

Be a ware of heat generated by the Lenovo Phone. When using the Lenovo Phone, keep it

away from hot or high -voltage environments, such as electri c appliances, electric heating
equipment, or electric cooking equipment.

Don’t charge your phone in temperatures below 0°C (32°F) or above 45°C (1 13°F).

Don’t store or use your pho ne in temperatures below -20°C (-4°F) or above 60°C (140°F).
When the Lenovo Phone 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. Exten ded 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 yo ur
body in contact with a hot section of the Lenovo Phone for any extended time.

Protecting your data and software

Do not delete unknown files or change the name of files or directories that were not created
by you; otherwise, the Lenovo Phone software might fail to work.
Be a ware that accessing network resources can leave the Lenovo Phone vulnerable to
computer viruses, hackers, spyware, and other malicious activities that migh t damage the
Lenovo Phone, 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 the Lenovo Phone, such as an ele ctric fan, a radio,
high- powered speakers, an air conditioner, and a microwave oven. The strong magnetic fiel ds
generated by electrical appliances can damage the screen and the data on the Lenovo
Phone.