Read this guide carefully before using your device.
All information labeled with * in this guide only refers to the WLAN + LTE model.
Reading first - regulatory information
Device 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 device. To obtain a PDF version of the
Regulatory Notice, go to https://support.lenovo.com.
Getting support
To get support on network services and billing, contact your wireless network
operator. To learn how to use your device and view its technical specifications,
go to https://support.lenovo.com.
Accessing your User Guide
Your User Guide contains detailed information about your device. To download
the publications for your device, go to https://support.lenovo.com and follow the
instructions on the screen.
Legal notices
Lenovo and the Lenovo logo are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other
countries, or both.
Other company, product, or service names may be trademarks or service marks of
others.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby Atmos, and the
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If data or software is delivered
pursuant a General Services Administration “GSA” contract, use, reproduction,
or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in Contract No. GS-35F-05925.
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Device overview
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Lenovo TB-8505XSWLAN + LTE
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• The WLAN version does not have a Nano-SIM card tray.
• All pictures and illustrations in this document are for your reference only and
may differ from the final product.
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Micro USB connector6Touch screen
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Headset connector
Rear camera
Device overview
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Smart Charging StationLenovo CD-100
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Preparing your device
Charging your device
Connect your device to a power outlet using the USB cable and power
adapter provided.
Place your tablet in the dock. Connect your smart dock to a power outlet
using the USB cable and power adapter provided.
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Preparing your device
Installing cards
Install the cards as shown in the figure.
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• Power o the device before inserting or removing a card.
• Note that the WLAN version does not have a Nano-SIM card tray.
Turning on
Press and hold the Power button until the Lenovo logo appears.
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Google Assistant on Your Tablet
Lenovo Smart Tab M8 includes Google Assistant integration for supported
languages.
Setting up Google Assistant
To open the Google Assistant, touch and hold the Home button, tap “GET
STARTED, and follow the on-screen prompts to set up the Google Assistant.
Say “OK Google” and “Hey Google” when prompted to teach the Google
Assistant to recognize your voice and complete the setup process.
Using Google Assistant
Lenovo Smart Tab M8 supports Google Voice Assistant recognition when
the screen is on, allowing you access it from across the room.
You can touch and hold the Home button or say “OK Google” or “Hey
Google” to interact with the Google Assistant. Ask “What can you do?” to
see what the Google Assistant can help you with.
Google Assistant’s Ambient Mode
Google Assistant’s Ambient Mode will turn your tablet into a digital photo
frame. You can also easily control music and smart home devices by touch
and voice command, and quickly access your most important updates while
your tablet is charging via the charging cable or the smart charging station.
Google will release more features for Ambient Mode in the future.
How to use Google Assistant’s Ambient Mode
You can enable/turn o Google Assistant’s Ambient Mode by going
to Settings > Google > Search, Assistant & Voice > Google Assistant > Assistant > Assistant Devices (Tablet) > Personalization (Ambient Mode).
The Google Assistant requires an internet connection and may not be
available in all countries and languages.
• For more information about the Google Assistant including supported
languages and changing or adding languages, go to
http://support.google.com/assistant/answer/7394513
• You also can go to https://support.lenovo.com for the current list of
languages that Ambient Mode supports.