ThinkPad Tablet 2, User Manual

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Page 2: ...The Safety Warranty and Setup Guide and the Regulatory Notice have been uploaded to the Web site To refer to them go to http www lenovo com ThinkPadUserGuides Third Edition November 2012 Copyright Lenovo 2012 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 for...

Page 3: ...with Email 22 Using the screen capture function 22 Working with USB devices 23 Using the dc in connector 23 Using the USB connector 23 Using the micro SD card reader 23 Using HDMI devices 24 Using synchronization solutions 25 Sharing your Internet connection 25 Using the GPS satellite receiver 26 Chapter 6 ThinkPad Tablet 2 options 27 ThinkPad Tablet 2 Bluetooth Keyboard with Stand 27 ThinkPad Tab...

Page 4: ...atement 57 Korea Class B compliance statement 58 Japanese VCCI Class B statement 58 Japan compliance statement for products which connect to the power mains with rated current less than or equal to 20 A per phase 58 Lenovo product service information for Taiwan 59 Additional regulatory information 59 Appendix B Environmental recycling and disposal information 61 Lenovo recycling statement 61 Japan...

Page 5: ... screen is made of glass The glass might break if the tablet 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 tablet Stop using the tablet immediately and contact Lenovo technical support for repair replacement or disposal information Do not disassemble or modify ...

Page 6: ...alizer 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 connectors do not comply with specifications of EN 50332 2 The headphone output ...

Page 7: ...et 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 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 tablet because the strong magnetic fields generated by these appliances can d...

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Page 9: ...atures to give you the basic information you will need to start using the tablet Front and side view Figure 1 ThinkPad Tablet 2 front and side view 1 Tablet Digitizer Pen storage 9 ThinkPad Tablet 2 Dock connector 2 SIM card slot 10 Emergency reset hole 3 Micro SD card reader 11 dc in connector 4 Power button 12 USB connector 5 Headphone or microphone connector 13 Front facing camera 6 Volume cont...

Page 10: ...nector to listen to stereo sound from the tablet or connect a microphone to record audio or make calls You also can connect a headset with an integrated microphone that uses a combined audio microphone connector 6 Volume control buttons Press the volume up or down button to adjust the tablet volume 7 Screen rotation lock button Press the button to disable the screen auto rotation function Press ag...

Page 11: ...or detects the brightness of the environment The screen brightness automatically adjusts depending on the ambient light conditions detected by the built in ambient light sensor 15 Windows button Press the Windows button to go to the Start screen at any time 16 Multitouch screen Tap the screen to use the controls on the screen including icons menu items and the onscreen keyboard For more informatio...

Page 12: ...her with the supplied USB cable to provide ac power to your tablet and charge the battery Tablet Digitizer Pen for some models If your tablet is equipped with a Tablet Digitizer Pen use it to input text or draw graphics in a natural manner and perform other operations without tapping the screen with your finger For more information see Using the Tablet Digitizer Pen on page 8 Features Processor In...

Page 13: ...c in connector One ThinkPad Tablet 2 Dock connector One headphone or microphone connector Card slot or card reader SIM card slot Micro SD card reader GPS and wireless features Global Positioning System GPS satellite receiver Bluetooth 4 0 NFC on some models Wireless LAN 802 11a g n Wireless WAN on some models Specifications Size Width 262 6 mm 10 3 inches Depth 164 6 mm 6 48 inches Height 9 8 mm 0...

Page 14: ... to 43 0 C 41 F to 109 F At altitudes above 2438 m 8000 ft Maximum temperature when operating under unpressurized conditions 31 3 C 88 F Relative humidity Operating 8 to 80 Storage 5 to 95 If possible place your tablet in a dry well ventilated area without direct exposure to sunshine Do not use or store your tablet in dusty dirty areas or extreme hot or cold areas 6 User Guide ...

Page 15: ...reen tap and hold your finger on the item move your finger to the desired location and then take your finger off the screen Swipe or slide Move your finger in a vertical or horizontal direction on the screen to scroll through the Start screen Web pages lists picture thumbnails and so on Zoom Zoom out Move two fingers close together on the screen as if you are picking something up to reduce the vie...

Page 16: ...oard automatically rotates to the corresponding portrait or landscape view To open the touch keyboard and handwriting panel do one of the following On the Start screen the touch keyboard and handwriting panel is displayed automatically anytime you need to type On the Desktop tap the keyboard icon to open it To configure the input language do the following 1 Swipe in from the right edge of the scre...

Page 17: ...scription Lenovo Cloud solution Access view upload or download massive resources software and information on a remote cloud server in a secured environment Lenovo Companion Get the information about the accessories for your tablet view blogs and articles about your tablet and check for recommended programs Lenovo Settings Enhance your experience by turning your tablet into a portable hotspot shari...

Page 18: ...soft Store and Lenovo App Store provide an easy and quick way for you to shop for games and mobile applications Downloading games and applications from the Windows Store To download buy an application or a game from the Windows Store do the following 1 From the Start screen tap Store 2 Follow the onscreen instructions Downloading games and applications from Lenovo App Store To download or buy an a...

Page 19: ...to purchase one from the service carrier Attention When installing or removing the SIM card do not touch the SIM card metal connectors As a precaution always hold your tablet in your hand before you install or remove the SIM card to avoid electrostatic discharges To install a SIM card do the following 1 Turn off the tablet 2 Open the SIM card slot cover and locate the SIM card slot To locate the S...

Page 20: ... Fi networks only See Connecting to a Wi Fi network on page 13 for instructions on connecting to a Wi Fi network If you use a mobile data network you might have to sign up for a data plan with your service carrier in your area The Lenovo Mobile Access program enables you to sign in with your Microsoft account to register for service purchase data plans make payments online and manage your mobile a...

Page 21: ...viduals Note The range and quality of the Wi Fi signal is affected by the number of connected devices the infrastructure and the objects through which the signal is transmitted Connecting to a Wi Fi network To establish a Wi Fi network connection do the following 1 Swipe in from the right edge of the screen to display the charms 2 Tap the Settings charm 3 Tap the network icon A list of available W...

Page 22: ...s 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to add a network profile Using Bluetooth devices Bluetooth is a short range wireless communications technology Use Bluetooth to establish a wireless connection with another Bluetooth enabled device over a distance of about 10 m 32 8 ft such as a ThinkPad Tablet 2 Bluetooth Keyboard with Stand or headset Pairing with a Bluetooth device To connect and exchange da...

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Page 25: ...wer is full or leave the ac adapter connected to operate from ac power Alternatively you can use any of the following charging methods to safely recharge the internal battery of your tablet Charging method Tablet on Display is on Tablet off or in screen lock mode Display is off ThinkPad Tablet 2 Dock fastest charging method Approved Approved ThinkPad Tablet AC Adapter Approved but the battery will...

Page 26: ...twork icon 4 Slide to the right to turn on Airplane mode to disable all wireless devices Turn off automatic synchronization for applications if you do not need them To turn off the automatic synchronization function do the following 1 Swipe in from the right edge of the screen to display the charms 2 Tap the Settings charm 3 Tap Change PC settings 4 In the navigation panel tap Sync your settings 5...

Page 27: ...nd adjust your tablet power settings to achieve the best balance between performance and power saving do the following 1 From the Start screen tap Lenovo Settings Power 2 Check your battery status and configure settings To check the battery status in Lenovo Support do the following 1 From the Start screen tap Lenovo Support Battery Health 2 Check your battery status and configure settings Chapter ...

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Page 29: ...eadphone connector that you can use for a variety of listening devices such as headphones earphones and ear buds Listening with the volume turned up too high for too long can lead to hearing loss The symptoms of hearing damage might be progressive and not noticed at first Take the following precautions 1 Limit the amount of time you use headphones earphones ear buds or other devices that provide s...

Page 30: ...ks To read online books and magazines tap the application tile to open either the preinstalled e book reader or other e book readers that you have downloaded from the Windows store If you want to read documents that are stored on your tablet use the preinstalled Microsoft Office 2010 or Adobe Reader Working with Email Use the Email application to read and send e mails and manage all your e mail ac...

Page 31: ... ThinkPad Tablet 2 Dock s USB connector and Lenovo offers both a ThinkPad USB Keyboard with TrackPoint and a ThinkPad Edge wireless keyboard and mouse combo that can connect through this port To purchase these options go to http www lenovo com accessories services index html For information about using a ThinkPad Tablet 2 Bluetooth Keyboard with Stand see Using the Bluetooth keyboard on page 29 Yo...

Page 32: ...SD card inward a little until you hear a click then release it The micro SD card pops out 3 Gently slide the card out of the card reader Using HDMI devices Your tablet has a mini HDMI connector that you can use to connect an external display for video output To locate the mini HDMI connector see Tablet layout on page 1 To configure screen settings for the external display do the following 1 Swipe ...

Page 33: ...ith multiple devices at the same time by setting your tablet as a mobile hotspot Sharing your Internet connection by turning your tablet into a mobile hotspot To share your Internet connection by turning your tablet into a mobile hotspot do the following 1 From the Start screen tap Lenovo Settings Mobile Hotspot 2 In the Set up hotspot section choose the network to share create a name and a passwo...

Page 34: ...ed to your hotspot 6 In the Tap to Share section tap the invitation message to send an invitation notification to the user you want to invite Note The invited user must tap the invitation notification prompt within one minute to connect to your hotspot Otherwise you have to tap the invitation message to send the invitation notification again Using the GPS satellite receiver Your tablet has a globa...

Page 35: ...oard with Stand This topic gives an introduction to the ThinkPad Tablet 2 Bluetooth Keyboard with Stand hereafter called Bluetooth keyboard Figure 5 Bluetooth keyboard overview 1 Bluetooth keyboard Works as a Bluetooth keyboard with optical TrackPoint and hot keys 2 3 Optical TrackPoint The optical TrackPoint is a cursor positioning device that enables to you to point select drag and scroll withou...

Page 36: ...n the dock and tablet when your tablet is seated in the dock 2 USB connector Connect USB devices such as a USB keyboard or a USB storage device Note This connector is compatible with the USB 2 0 standard Figure 7 Dock rear view 1 dc in connector Note The dc in connector does not work for the ThinkPad Tablet 2 2 HDMI connector Connect a compatible digital audio device or video display 3 Headphone c...

Page 37: ...ooth keyboard with your tablet See Using Bluetooth devices on page 14 Note To save battery power turn off the Bluetooth keyboard when it is not in use For information about how to turn off the Bluetooth feature see Extending the battery life between charges on page 18 Using the hot keys The Bluetooth keyboard has several hot keys Press a hot key to quickly control the associated function To locate...

Page 38: ...he optical TrackPoint consists of a pointing sensor 1 two click buttons 2 4 and a center button 3 To move the pointer 5 on the screen slide your finger tip across the top of the pointing sensor 1 in the direction in which you want the pointer to move To select an item or open an application put the pointer 5 on the desired item and press the left button 4 To open the menu for the current applicati...

Page 39: ...s connected to the dock you can Use your tablet in an upright position without having to hold the tablet Use the dock to hold your tablet upright when using an external USB keyboard Connect the dock to your personal computer with the supplied USB cable to transfer files Connect the dock to a stereo system or speakers using a stereo audio cable to play music Connect the dock to an electrical outlet...

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Page 41: ...ad Setup program Without it no one can change the configuration of the tablet Note The system administrator can set the same supervisor password on many ThinkPad notebook tablets to make administration easier Setting changing or removing a supervisor password Only a system administrator can set change or remove a supervisor password To set change or remove a supervisor password do the following 1 ...

Page 42: ...rity menu of the ThinkPad Setup program are the following Security Chip Selection select he security chip you want to use Security Chip activate inactivate or disable the security chip Security Reporting Options enable or disable each security reporting option Clear Security Chip clear the encryption key Physical Presence for Provisioning enables or disables the confirmation message when you chang...

Page 43: ...formation about how to use the firewall program refer to the online help that comes with the program Protecting data against viruses Your tablet is preinstalled with an antivirus program so you can detect and eliminate viruses The antivirus program is designed to help you detect and eliminate viruses Lenovo provides a full version of antivirus software on your tablet with a free 30 day subscriptio...

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Page 45: ...et all your personal files and settings are deleted To avoid data loss make a backup copy of all the data that you want to keep before you restore your tablet To reset your tablet do one the following Using a USB recovery key provided by Lenovo 32 GB models only 1 When you turn on the tablet press the power button together with the volume up button at the same time to enter the ThinkPad Setup prog...

Page 46: ...ing 1 Swipe in from the right edge of the screen to display the charms 2 Tap the Settings charm 3 Tap Change PC settings 4 Tap General 5 In the Advanced startup section tap Restart now Troubleshoot Advanced options 6 Restart your tablet following the instructions on the screen For more details about the recovery solutions provided on tablets preinstalled with the Windows 8 operating system refer t...

Page 47: ...sor password the ThinkPad Setup program main menu will be displayed after you enter the password You can start the ThinkPad Setup program by tapping Enter instead of entering the supervisor password on the onscreen keyboard However you cannot change the parameters that are protected by the supervisor password 2 Tap the item you want to change When the item is highlighted tap the item A submenu is ...

Page 48: ...tap the default value to show selectable options and tap a desired option Some items are displayed on the menu only if the tablet supports the corresponding features Table 1 Security menu items Menu item Submenu item Value Comments Password Supervisor Password Disabled Enabled See Supervisor password on page 33 Security Chip Selection TPM2 0 Discrete TPM Disable Select TPM2 0 to use the TPM 2 0 se...

Page 49: ...an update the UEFI BIOS UEFI BIOS Update Option Secure RollBack Prevention Disabled Enabled If you select Disabled you can flash to the previous version of UEFI BIOS If you select Enabled you can not flash to the previous version of UEFI BIOS Wireless LAN Disabled Enabled If you select Enabled you can use the Wireless LAN device Wireless WAN Disabled Enabled If you select Enabled you can use the W...

Page 50: ...nge the tablet startup settings To do so tap Startup from the ThinkPad Setup menu Attention After you change your startup sequence you must be extremely careful not to specify a wrong device during a copy a save or a format operation If you specify a wrong device your data and programs might be erased or overwritten If you are using the BitLocker drive encryption you should not change the startup ...

Page 51: ... part of the system programs that make up the basic layer of software built into your tablet The UEFI BIOS translates the instructions from other software layers Your tablet system board has a module called EEPROM also referred to as flash memory You can update the UEFI BIOS and the ThinkPad Setup program by starting your tablet with a flash update optical disc or flash update application running ...

Page 52: ...blet more manageable it is PXE 2 1 compliant by enabling it to boot load an operating system or another executable image from a server Your tablet supports the personal tablet functions that PXE requires For example with the appropriate LAN card your tablet can be booted from the PXE server Note Remote Program Load RPL cannot be used with your tablet Asset ID EEPROM The Asset ID EEPROM contains in...

Page 53: ...accommodate your preferences for comfort If your work area is not in an office setting be sure to take special note of employing active sitting and utilizing work breaks Note that there are many ThinkPad product solutions available to help you modify and expand your tablet to best suit your needs Access the Web site http www lenovo com accessories services index html to view some of these options ...

Page 54: ...let at all times to prevent theft 2 Put your tablet in a protective case when not in use to prevent damage or scratching Travel tips on airplanes If you carry your tablet into an airplane check the following travel tips 1 If you are going to use the wireless service check with the airline for any restrictions before boarding the airplane 2 If there are restrictions on the use of tablets with the w...

Page 55: ... holding the power button for a few seconds Then wipe the tablet screen with a soft lint free dry cloth to clear stains and smudges Note Do not use screen cleaners household cleaners aerosol sprays solvents alcohol ammonia or abrasives to clean your tablet Protecting the screen with a replaceable film You can purchase a replaceable film to protect the screen from scratching and extend the life of ...

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Page 57: ...roblem persists contact Lenovo for technical support Multitouch screen problems Problem The multitouch screen responds slowly or improperly Suggested solution Do the following 1 Ensure that your hands are clean and dry when touching the screen 2 Restart your tablet to try again If the problem persists contact Lenovo for technical support Battery problem Problem The battery does not charge correctl...

Page 58: ...ps responding and you cannot turn off the tablet by pressing and holding the power button insert a straightened paper clip into the emergency reset hole to reset the tablet Then restart your tablet To locate the emergency reset hole see Tablet layout on page 1 If you still encounter the same problem after you restart your tablet reset your tablet and restart it again you can perform a factory data...

Page 59: ... and Serial Number are invalid Solution Machine Type and Serial Number are invalid Have the tablet serviced Message 2201 Machine UUID is invalid Solution Machine UUID is invalid Have the tablet serviced Errors without messages Problem My screen keeps blanking when I do not want it to Solution You can disable any system timers such as the LCD turn off timer or the blank timer by doing the following...

Page 60: ...the solid state drive by using the software and recover the partition if required Use either the Rescue and Recovery workspace or the recovery discs to restore the system to the factory state If the problem persists have the tablet serviced Problem My screen goes blank while the tablet is on Solution Your screen saver or power management might have been enabled Do either of the following Touch the...

Page 61: ... Support Center go to http www lenovo com support phone for the latest telephone numbers and hours of operation During the warranty period you can get the following services from the Customer Support Center Problem determination Trained personnel are available to assist you with determining if you have a hardware problem and deciding what action is necessary to fix the problem Lenovo hardware repa...

Page 62: ...he onscreen instructions to create an account 2 From the Start screen tap Lenovo Support Lenovo Forums Procedure 2 1 Go to http www lenovo com register and follow the onscreen instructions to create an account 2 Go to http www lenovo com support 3 Tap Lenovo Community Finding ThinkPad options If you want to expand the capabilities of your tablet Lenovo has a number of hardware accessories and upgr...

Page 63: ... devices However the level of energy emitted is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices such as mobile phones Due to the fact that integrated wireless cards operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations Lenovo believes they are safe for use by consumers These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the s...

Page 64: ...ept to any of the embargoed countries in the EAR E1 country list Electronic emission notices The following information refers to the ThinkPad Tablet 2 machine types 3679 and 3682 Federal Communications Commission FCC Declaration of Conformity This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designe...

Page 65: ...9 Think Place Building One Morrisville NC 27560 Phone Number 919 294 5900 Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB 003 du Canada European Union Compliance to the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive This product is in conformity with the protection requir...

Page 66: ... über die elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit von Betriebsmitteln EMVG früher Gesetz über die elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit von Geräten Dies ist die Umsetzung der EU Richtlinie 2004 108 EG früher 89 336 EWG in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland Zulassungsbescheinigung laut dem Deutschen Gesetz über die elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit von Betriebsmitteln EMVG vom 20 Juli 2007 früher Gesetz über ...

Page 67: ...ormation about the wireless regulatory notices refer to the Regulatory Notice that came with your tablet If your tablet is shipped without the Regulatory Notice you can obtain a PDF version from the Lenovo Web site at http www lenovo com ThinkPadUserGuides Appendix A Regulatory information 59 ...

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Page 69: ...ective Utilization of Resources Computers and monitors are categorized as industrial waste and should be properly disposed of by an industrial waste disposal contractor certified by a local government In accordance with the Law for Promotion of Effective Utilization of Resources Lenovo Japan provides through its PC Collecting and Recycling Services for the collecting reuse and recycling of disused...

Page 70: ...al hydride battery pack If you are a company employee who uses a Lenovo notebook computer and need to dispose of a battery pack contact the proper person in Lenovo sales service or marketing and follow that person s instructions You also can refer to the instructions at http www lenovo com jp ja environment recycle battery If you use a Lenovo notebook computer at home and need to dispose of a batt...

Page 71: ...ent and human health due to the presence of hazardous substances For additional WEEE information go to http www lenovo com recycling Battery recycling information for Taiwan Battery recycling information for the United States and Canada Battery recycling information for the European Union Notice This mark applies only to countries within the European Union EU Batteries or packaging for batteries a...

Page 72: ...work available to customers for the return recycling and treatment of batteries and accumulators Customer participation is important to minimize any potential effects of batteries and accumulators on the environment and human health due to the potential presence of hazardous substances For proper collection and treatment go to http www lenovo com recycling China recycling information for Waste Ele...

Page 73: ...ublication Lenovo might make improvements and or changes in the product s and or the program s described in this publication at any time without notice The products described in this document are not intended for use in implantation or other life support applications where malfunction might result in injury or death to persons The information contained in this document does not affect or change Le...

Page 74: ...both Lenovo ThinkPad TrackPoint UltraConnect Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies Intel Atom is a trademark of Intel Corporation in the U S and or other countries Other company product and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others 66 User Guide ...

Page 75: ...tive RoHS China RoHS Turkish RoHS The Lenovo product meets the requirements of the Republic of Turkey Directive on the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment EEE Ukraine RoHS Copyright Lenovo 2012 67 ...

Page 76: ...India RoHS RoHS compliant as per E Waste Management Handling Rules 2011 68 User Guide ...

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