Lenovo TAB A7-30
User Guide V1.0
Please read the
safety precautions and important notes
in the supplied manual before use.
Chapter 01
Lenovo TAB A7-30 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 A7-30.
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 Key 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. 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 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 Add, Theme, Wallpaper, Preview, Preferences, and
Settings.
1 - Back 2 - Home
3 - Recent Apps 4 - Advanced Menu
1-7 Home Screen
This desktop 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 change your wallpaper, tap > Wallpaper to choose a wallpaper from Local wallpaper.
To delete something on the Home screen, tap and hold the selected item for about 2 seconds until
appears on the top of the screen, then drag the item to the area to remove it.
Switching Home Screens
Your tablet has multiple desktops.
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
switch, Auto-rotate screen switch, Brightness adjustment toolbar, Settings shortcut, etc.
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 and the applications list will appear.
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 numbers and letters.
Tap to enter a capital letter. Or double-tap 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 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.
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 Go 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
add the current web page to Bookmarks. To edit a bookmark, tap and hold the bookmark to open a popup 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.
to
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 all text or select text in the current page for copying, sharing, and web searching.
Add/Edit Bookmarks: Tap
More Options: Tap
to display an option list. These options include Refresh, Stop, Home, Close, Save for
to bookmark the current page. Tap to manage your bookmarks.
offline reading, Share page, Find on page, Request desktop site, New tab, Page info, Settings.
Chapter 01: Lenovo TAB A7-30 Overview Chapter 03: Applications
Chapter 03
Applications
3-1 Calendar
3-2 Camera
3-3 Clock
3-4 Email
3-5 Gallery
Slide your finger on the Home screen to open the applications list.
3-1 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 an event in Day view to view, edit or delete the event.
Week view: Tap 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.
3-2 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 to
switch to the desired camera mode: Normal (
angle view image (
).
), Face beauty ( ), Panorama ( ) or Multi
Photos
Taking Photos
In the photo interface, tap to take a picture.
Tap
Viewing Photos
Tap the photo preview in the photo interface to open the photo viewing interface. You can set and play
photo slideshows.
to set the camera properties.
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.
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 bottom right corner of the video
interface. Tap the image to open the video player.
Shooting Panoramas
Capturing Panorama Images
In the panorama interface, tap
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.
to start capturing. Move your tablet slowly. Tap to stop
3-3 Clock
Tap Clock in the applications list to open the Clock.
To add an alarm, tap > . After you have finished editing the alarm, tap Done to activate the
alarm.
To restart an already set alarm, drag the slide bar to the right.
When an alarm sounds, drag to to deactivate the alarm, or to to delay it for ten minutes.
3-4 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.
3-5 Gallery
Tap Gallery to open the Photo application and view photos stored on your Lenovo TAB A7-30. In the Photo
application homepage, photos are automatically displayed on the top left corner as Albums. You can select
how to display your photos: Locations , Times.
Chapter 02: Connecting to the Internet Chapter 04: Settings
Chapter 04
Settings
4-1 WIRELESS & NETWORKS
4-2 DEVICE
4-3 PERSONAL
4-4 ACCOUNTS
4-5 SYSTEM
Tap Settings in the applications list to open the Settings interface.
4-1 WIRELESS & NETWORKS
This setting module includes: SIM management, WLAN, Ethernet configuration, Bluetooth, Data
usage and More... (Airplane mode, Default SMS app, VPN, Mobile networks, USB Internet and
Tethering & Portable hotspot ).
SIM management
This setting allows you to enable/disable the SIM card function, data connction, and data roaming.
SIM INFORMATION: You can enable/disable the SIM card function, edit the SIM name, enter the phone
number, and select to display a part of the number.
DEFAULT SETTINGS: You can select to enable data connection.
GENERAL SETTINGS: You can select to allow data roaming and show the roaming reminder.
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,
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, tap Connect to connect
directly. Alternatively, select the check box in front of Show advanced options to adjust the proxy and IP
settings in the pop-up text box, and then tap Connect to connect to a network. You can also select
Add network to manually add a network.
Tap > WPS Pin Entry to use a PIN to add a WPS client.
Tap > WLAN Direct to allow applications to connect to nearby devices without needing to
connect to a network or hotspot.
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.
indicates that the network requires no password, and can be connected to
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 Bluetoothenabled 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.
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).
By tapping
Rename tablet: Change the name of your tablet.
Visibility timeout: Select how long you want to make your device visible.
Show received files : Select to show the files you have received.
Advanced settings : You can select to turn on remote SIM mode. You can also select to turn on
proximity reporter.
, You can perform the following Bluetooth settings:
Data usage
You can check your data usage status for a specified period.
By tapping , You can perform the following settings:
Auto-sync data : Select to sync data automatically.
Mobile hotspots : Select the WLAN networks which are mobile hotspots.
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).
Mobile networks: These settings allow you to enable/disable data connection and data roaming, set the
Access Point Names, and select the network operators.
Setting the Access Point Names
Follow the instructions below to complete your 2G settings. Then, your 2G will function normally.
1. Slide your finger on the Home screen to open the applications list.
2. Tap Settings.
3. Select WIRELESS & NETWORKS > More... > Mobile networks > Access Point Names .
4. Tap
5. Contact your 2G carrier for your APN settings, and type them in the text boxes under Edit access
point.
6. Tap
, and select New APN.
> Save, and launch Browser to check if the network function is available.
4-2 DEVICE
Audio profiles
Tap Settings > DEVICE > Audio profiles to enter the profile settings interface. Profile settings include
PREDEFINED PROFILES (General, Silent, Vibration, Outdoor).Tap Settings include
GENERAL(Vibrate, Lenovo Tone, Volumes), INCOMING CALLS(Voice call ringtone),
NOTIFICATIONS (Default notification sound) and SYSTEM (Dial pad touch tones, Touch sounds,
Screen lock sound, Vibrate on touch).
Display
Tap Settings > DEVICE > Display to enter the display settings interface. Display settings include
PERSONALIZE(Lock screen notifications and Wallpaper) and DISPLAY (Brightness, Font size,
Sleep and Cast screen) .
Wallpaper: You can select any pictures from Gallery, Live Wallpapers , Photos and Video Wallpaper
as your wallpaper.
Brightness: You can manually adjust the brightness.
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.
Smart side Bar
Smart Side Bar: Side Bar allows you to slide from the outer edge of the screen to the center to bring up
smart side bar, from which you can select the mode (Standard Mode, Multimedia Mode, and Reading
Mode) you want to use your tablet and get the shortcuts of some apps(Gallery, Clock, Camera, etc.).
You can select Auto, Manual to turn on Side Bar automatically or manually. You can also select Off to
turn off Side Bar.
Storage
Tap Settings > DEVICE > Storage to view internal storage, total space, and external USB device
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.
Tap
connect mode to charge only. You can also select to connect your tablet to your PC as a virtual CD-ROM.
> USB computer connection to turn on USB storage, enable USB MTP/PTP, or change USB
Battery
Tap Settings > DEVICE > Battery to check battery usage data, remaining power status, and battery
usage history details.
Apps
Tap Settings > DEVICE > Apps , you can easily 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, Security, Language & input and Backup & restore.
Location
Tap Settings > PERSONAL > Location, you can enable apps to use your location information and select
how your tablet determines its location.
Security
Tap Settings > PERSONAL > Security to access security settings, which include: SCREEN SECURITY ,
ENCRYPTION, 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 four ways: Slide, Voice Unlock, Pattern, PIN
and Password. You can deactivate the screen lock as well by selecting None as well.
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 locked. 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 Voice Unlock to use your voice to unlock the display.
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.
Owner info : Input the text you want to display on the lock screen.
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 input 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.
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 usb storage : Install certificates from usb 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, Google Keyboard and Google voice typing).
Backup & restore
This option allows you to backup your data, clear all DRM licenses, and reset your tablet to the factory
default settings.
4-4 ACCOUNTS
Add account
You can add some accounts, such corporate accounts, Email accounts, etc.
4-5 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 set a Magnification gestures, touch & hold delay time, Auto-rotate
screen ON/OFF.
About tablet
Under this option, you can view System update, Status, Legal information, Model number , Android
version, Baseband version, Kernel version, Build number, Hardware version.
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.
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 WLAN.
Cannot wakeup the tablet from sleep mode
Please long-press the power key to restart.
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