Lenovo Companion Looking for help ? The Lenovo Companion app can offer you support for getting direct access to Lenovo's web assistance and forums*, frequent Q&A*, system upgrades*, hardware function tests, warranty status checks*, service requests**, and repair status**.
to stop running all the apps except the locked ones. Home button : Tap to return to the default home screen. Back button : Tap to return to the previous page or exit the current app. Home screen The home screen is the starting point for using your phone. For your convenience, the home screen is already set up with some useful apps and widgets.
To move a home screen, press and hold a screen thumbnail until it enlarges slightly, drag it to the new location, and then release it. To delete an empty home screen, tap on the screen. To set a home screen as the default, tap in the screen thumbnail.
Figure 1: Notification 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 Notification 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 at the bottom of the Notification panel.
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displays a notification such as "Connected as a media device". You can tap the notification, and then select one of the following options: Media device (MTP): Select this mode if you want to transfer any files between your phone and the computer. Camera (PTP) : Select this mode if you want to transfer only photos and videos between your phone and the computer.
Calls Making a call Dialing a number manually 1. Open the Phone app. 2. In the Phone tab, tap to display the dialpad if necessary. 3. Enter the phone number that you want to dial, and then tap Calling from the call log 1.
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The call log contains missed, outgoing, and received call entries. You can press and hold a call log entry until the options menu appears, and then tap an option. For example, you can tap the Add to contacts option to add the entry to the Contacts list.
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Contacts Creating a contact 1. Open the Contacts app. 2. Tap 3. Enter the contact information. 4. Tap 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. Tip: The Contacts list has an index along the side to help you navigate quickly.
Messaging Sending a message You can use the Messaging app to send text messages and multimedia messages. 1. Open the Messaging app. 2. Tap 3. Tap the recipient text box, and then enter a contact name or phone number. Matching contacts are displayed as you type.
Camera Camera basics You can use the Camera app to take photos and record videos. to choose a camera mode. to take a photo. to record a video. Tap the photo or video thumbnail to view the photo or video in the Photos app. For more information, see Photos to select On/Off Smart mode.
Photos Viewing photos and videos 1. Open the Photos app. 2. Tap a photo or video to view it in full screen mode. 3. Do any of the following: To see the next or previous photo or video, swipe left or right. To zoom in or out of a photo, stretch or pinch the photo.
Network WLAN connection Turning the WLAN connection on or off Do one of the following: Go to the Quick Settings panel, and then tap the WLAN switch to turn the WLAN connection on or off. Tip: When you turn on the WLAN connection, a list of detected WLAN hotspots appears.
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1. Go to Settings > More > Personal hotspot . 2. Tap the Portable WLAN hotspot switch to turn it on. Note: You can also share a network via Bluetooth or USB . 3. If this is your first time to turn on the WLAN hotspot, tap Set up WLAN hotspot to view or change the configuration information.
2. Tap the address box , enter a website address or your search keywords, and then tap Tip: You do not need to enter a full website 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 3.
New features Fingerprint You can put your finger on the fingerprint sensor to unlock your phone quickly. Adding a fingerprint You can add more than one fingerprint. 1. Go to Settings > Security > Fingerprint > Add fingerprint. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen. Note: A lock screen pattern, PIN, or password is required to use fingerprint-related functions.
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Getting your phone to charge faster If you want to charge your phone faster,you need to use the charger that comes with your phone. 1. Enable Rocket Charge mode by doing one of the following: Turning off the phone. Turning off the screen. Sliding the side button to enter power saving mode.
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Rapid OTG (On -The -Go) Rocket Charge supports Rapid OTG. Using an OTG adapter and a USB cable, you can do any of the following Connect your phone to another digital device to charge it. Connect your phone to a storage device to transfer data.
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Settings Setting the date and time 1. Go to Settings > Date & time. 2. Do any of the following: To use the network date and time, turn the Automatic date & time switch on. To set the date and time manually, turn the Automatic date & time switch off, and then tap Set date and Set time respectively.
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Lenovo Phone. Sensitive components inside 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.
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Users have to use the connection to USB interfaces with USB 2.0 version or higher. Distraction Take care when using the Lenovo Phone in a motor vehicle or on a bicycle. Always prioritize 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.
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-10°C (14 °F)—35°C (95 °F) to avoid damage. 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.