Lenovo A7000-a User Guide V1.
Basics Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the following: Quick Start Guide Regulatory Notice Appendix The Quick Start Guide and the Regulatory Notice have been uploaded to the website at http://support.lenovo.com. 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.
In the edit mode, you can add and move a widget or an app, create app folders, and uninstall an app. 1. Press the Menu button, and then tap Edit . Or press and hold anywhere on the home screen to quickly enter the edit mode. 2. Do any of the following: To add a widget to the home screen, slide the widgets left or right, press and hold a widget until it pops out, drag it to where you want to place it, and then release it.
You can do any of the following: To open the Notifications panel, slide down slightly from the top of the screen. To open the Quick Settings panel, slide down slightly again from the top of the screen based on the previous step. To close the Notifications panel or Quick Settings panel, slide up from the bottom of the screen or press the Back button. To turn on a function such as WLAN connection, tap the shortcut switch. Tap it again to turn off the function. To view the details of a notification, tap it.
Calls Making a call Dialing a number manually 1. Open the Dialer app. 2. In the Dialer panel, tap Dialer to display the keypad if necessary. 3. Enter the phone number that you want to dial, and then tap . Calling from the call log 1. Open the Dialer app. 2. Tap the Call Log tab. 3. View the missed, outgoing, and received calls, and then tap the entry that you want to call. Calling a contact 1. Open the Dialer app. 2. Tap the Contacts tab. 3.
contacts option to add the entry to the Contacts list.
Contacts Creating a contact 1. Open the Contacts app. 2. Tap . 3. Enter the contact information. 4. Tap Save. 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. Tap a letter to jump to a section. Tap the search box, and then enter the first few letters of the contact name. Deleting a contact 1. Open the Contacts app. 2.
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. Select a contact. Or tap to add more recipients. 4. Tap the message text box, and then enter a message.
Camera Camera basics You can use the Camera app to take photos and record videos. Tap to choose a camera mode. Tap to take a photo. Tap to record a video. Tap the photo or video thumbnail to view the photo or video in the Gallery app. For more information, see Gallery . Tap to choose a shot mode. Tap to choose a flash mode. Tap to use HDR (High Dynamic Range). Tap to switch between the front -facing camera and the rear-facing camera. Tap to configure the other camera settings.
Gallery Viewing photos and videos 1. Open the Gallery app. 2. Tap an album. By default, photos and videos are grouped together by album. If you want to view photos or videos in a timeline view, tap , and then select Time. 3. Tap a photo or video to view it in full screen mode. 4. 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. When you zoom in, you can drag to see other parts of the photo.
Network Wi-Fi connection 1. Go to Settings > WLAN. 2. Tap the WLAN switch to turn it on. 3. If necessary, press the Menu button, and then tap Refresh to scan for available WLAN hotspots. Note: You need to have some valid WLAN hotspots to connect to. 4. Tap a WLAN hotspot in the list to connect to the Internet. Note: When you access a secure link, you need to enter your login name and password. Data roaming 1. Go to Settings > Mobile networks . 2. Tap the Data roaming switch to turn it on.
Chrome If your phone has been connected to a WLAN or a mobile network, you can use the Chrome app to surf the Internet. For more information about connecting to a WLAN or a mobile network, see Network . Visiting websites 1. Open the Chrome app. 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.
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, select the Automatic date & time check box. To set the date and time manually, clear the Automatic date & time check box, and then tap Set date and Set time respectively. To use the network time zone, select the Automatic time zone check box. To set the time zone manually, clear the Automatic time zone check box, tap Select time zone, and then choose a time zone.
Appendix To avoid personal injury, property damage, or accidental damage to the product, read all of the information in this section before using the product. Important safety info Handling Handle Lenovo Phone with care Do not drop, bend, or puncture Lenovo Phone; do not insert foreign objects into or place heavy objects on Lenovo Phone. Sensitive components inside might become damaged.
Distraction Take care when using 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 Lenovo Phone, while you drive a motor vehicle or ride a bicycle. Choking hazard Keep Lenovo Phone and accessories away from small children. Lenovo Phone contains small parts that can be a choking hazard to small children.
Extended contact with your body, even through clothing, could cause discomfort or even a skin burn. Avoid keeping your hands, your lap, or any other part of your body in contact with a hot section of Lenovo Phone for any extended time. Protecting your data and software Do not delete unknown files or change the name of files or directories that were not created by you; otherwise, Lenovo Phone software might fail to work.
