Lenovo A5500f Owners Manual

							 
 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:  Tapto  manually  refresh a web page.
Backward/Forward:  Tap
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.  Tapto
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.
 
Chapter 01:  Lenovo  A5500  Overview Chapter 03:  Applications 
						

							 
 Chapter 03
 
Applications
 
 
3-1 Calendar
3-2 Camera
3-3 Clock
3-4 Email
 
Slide your finger on the Home screen  to  the left 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, delete  or share the event.
Week  view:  Tap an  event in Week view to  view,  edit, delete  or share the
event.
Month   view:  Manage events in the last  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(except Agenda 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 nine camera  modes. In the camera  interface, tap
 to  switch  to  Normal mode.  You can also  tap other  modes to  take
pictures.
 
Photos
Taking Photos
In the photo  interface, tap 
 to  take a picture.
Tap 
 to  set  the camera  properties.
 
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 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
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.
 
3-3 Clock
 
Tap  Clock  in the applications  list to  open the Clock.
To  add an  alarm, tap 
,  and thento  add alarm. After you have
finished editing the alarm, tap  Done 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.
 
3-4 Email
 
Network support is  required to  use your tablets mailbox. If you have problems
accessing your network,  please consult  your network operator or service
provider directly.
Tap 
Email  in the home screen.
 
 
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,  WLAN, Bluetooth , Data
usage  and More...  ( Ethernet, Airplane mode , Default SMS  app , VPN ,
Tethering &  portable hotspot,  *Mobile networks ,  and USB Internet ).
 
SIM management
This setting  allows you to  enable/disable  the SIM  card function, data
connection, and data  roaming.
SIM INFORMATION : You can enable/disable  the SIM  card function, edit the
SIM  name, enter  the phone  number, set  background color  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,
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
adjust  the EAP method and Phase 2 authentication 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
> 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.
 
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 tablets mobile data
connection through USB, Bluetooth, or act  as a Portable WLAN 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 APN
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  the left. 
						

							 
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 .