Lenovo A8-50 Tablet User Manual

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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.

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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 tablet's 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.

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