Table of contents Thank you for choosing TCL. This booklet helps you get started with your new TCL LX. Important: Restart your phone by pressing and holding the power key for more than 8 seconds until the Your mobile ......................... 4 startup screen appears.
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Camera ..........................49 Google applications ......................52 Play Store ......................52 Chrome ........................ 52 Gmail ........................53 Maps ........................54 YouTube ....................... 55 Drive ........................55 Play Music ......................55 Play Movies & TV ....................55 Duo ........................55 9.10 Photos .........................
Camera Your mobile ........Volume key Keys and connectors Power key Headset connector LED indicator Touch screen Back key • Touch to go back to the previous screen, or to close a dialog box, options menu, the notification panel, etc. Home key •...
Charging the battery Power key • Press: Lock the screen/Light up the screen. • Press and hold: Show the pop-up menu to select from Power off/Restart/Airplane mode. • Press and hold the Power key for more than 8 seconds to reboot. •...
Home screen 1.3.1 Using the touchscreen You can bring all the items (applications, shortcuts, folders and widgets) you love or use most Touch frequently to your Home screen for quick access. Touch the Home key to switch to the Home screen. To access an application, touch it with your finger.
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1.3.2 Status bar Notification icons From the status bar, you can view both phone status and notification information. New Gmail message Screenshot captured Status icons New Email message Missed call GSM only Vibrate mode New text or multimedia message An open Wi-Fi network is available WCDMA only Alarm is set Problem with SMS or MMS delivery...
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1.3.3 Search bar Notification panel When there are notifications, touch and drag down the Status bar to open the Notification panel to The phone provides a Search function which can be used to locate information within applications, read the detailed information. the phone or the web.
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To create a screen unlock pattern Reposition • Touch the Menu key from the Home screen, then touch SettingsSettings\Security & location\ Touch and hold the item to be repositioned to activate the Move mode, drag the item to the desired Screen lock\Pattern.
Text input ........... Using Onscreen Keyboard Onscreen keyboard settings Touch the Menu key from the Home screen, select Settings/System/Language & input/Virtual Keyboard and a series of settings will become available for your selection. 2.1.1 Android keyboard Slide Vertically to view all thumbnails of recently-used applications. Touch one thumbnail and slide it left or right to delete it.
Text editing You can edit the text you have entered. Phone call, Call log and Contacts ..• Touch and hold or double tap the text you would like to edit. • Drag the tabs to change the highlighted selection. •...
International call To access your voicemail, touch and hold on the dial pad. To dial an international call, touch and hold to enter “+”, then enter the international country To set your voicemail number, touch the Menu key from the Phone screen, then touch Settings\Call prefix followed by the full phone number and finally touch settings\Voicemail\Setup\Voicemail number.
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To avoid accidentally pressing the touchscreen during a call, the screen will Call waiting: Mark the checkbox to notify you of new incoming calls during a call. automatically lock and unlock once the cellphone is placed and removed from your ear. Other settings 3.3.3 Call settings...
Manage Accounts Touch to open Touch to enter manage accounts, you can add, remove, and setup your Google and other supported menu options. Touch to view your accounts. favorite contacts. Touch to search in Contacts Display options Touch the image to open •...
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Set ringtone for a contact Touch to save On the contact's detail screen, touch Edit contact to display options menu, touch More to set Ringtones. Touch to select a picture for the contact. Delete a contact To delete a contact, touch and hold the contacts and then touch to delete select contacts.
The icons available on Quick Contact panel depend on the information you have for the contact and the applications and accounts on your phone. Messages ........Contacts importing, exporting and sharing This phone enables you to import or export contacts between microSD card and phone storage. You can create, edit and receive SMS and MMS with this phone.
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Sending a text message This option displays when the message is an SMS. Copy the current message content. You can paste it to the enter bar of the new message you are going to compose. Enter the mobile phone number of the recipient in the To bar or touch to add recipients;...
To receive and read your emails When a new email arrives, you will be notified by a ringtone or vibration, and an icon will Gmail/Email ........appear on Status bar. Touch and drag down the Status bar to display the Notification panel, touch the new email to view it. Or you can also access the Gmail Inbox label and touch the new mail to read it.
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• Auto-fit messages Touch to mark an email message as read or unread. Touch to mark the checkbox to shrink messages to fit the screen and allow zooming. Touch to show the additional options: • Auto-advance • Move to Touch to select which screen to show after you delete or archive a conversation. Touch to move the mail to other labels.
• Manage labels To create and send emails Touch to open the Label screen, where you can manage synchronization and notifications. • Touch the icon and then Compose from the Inbox screen. • Download attachments • Enter recipient(s) email address(es) in the To field. Mark the checkbox to auto download attachments to recent messages via Wi-Fi.
6.1.2 To create new events You can add new events from any Calendar view. Calendar & Alarm clock & Calculator • Touch and then Event to access new event edit screen. Fill in all required information for this new event. If it is a whole-day event, you can select All day. •...
• Home time zone Clock ................Touch to set Home time zone. Your mobile phone has a built-in clock. • Change date & time To access this function, touch from the Home screen, then touch Clock. Touch to set up date and time. 6.2.1 Alarm Alarms...
• Night mode Touch to select night mode. Getting connected......6.2.2 World clock To view the world clock, touch on the clock screen. To connect to the internet with this phone, you can use 4G network or Wi-Fi, whichever is more Touch to add a time zone from the list.
To activate notification when a new network is detected To turn on Bluetooth When Wi-Fi is on and the network notification is activated, the Wi-Fi icon will appear on the status bar • Touch the Menu key from the Home screen, then touch Settings. whenever the phone detects an available wireless network within range.
Connecting to a computer To rename or secure your portable hotspot When a Portable Wi-Fi hotspot is activated, you can change the name of your phone's Wi-Fi network With the USB cable, you can transfer media files and other files between your micro SD card/internal (SSID) and secure its Wi-Fi network.
To edit/delete a VPN To edit a VPN: Camera .......... • Touch the Menu key from the Home screen. • Touch Settings\Network & internet\VPN. • VPNs you have added are listed; touch & hold the VPN you want to edit. Your mobile phone is fitted with a Camera and a Camcorder for taking photos and shooting videos.
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Further operations when viewing a picture/video you have taken • One hand mode • Slide left or right to view the photos or videos you have taken. Touch to enable/disable one hand mode. • Reset settings • Touch , then Gmail/Bluetooth/MMS/etc. to share the photo or video. Touch to reset settings to default.
Delete all contents Google applications ....... Google apps are preinstalled on your phone to improve work efficiency and help you enjoy life. This manual briefly introduces the apps. For detailed features and user guides, refer to related websites or the introduction provided in the apps. You are recommended to register with a Google account to enjoy all the functions.
YouTube 6 Finally, touch the icon to send. 7 If you do not want to send the mail out right away, you can touch the icon and then Save draft YouTube is an online video-sharing application where users can upload, view, and share videos. or touch the Back key to save a copy.
10.1.4 Tethering & portable hotspot This function allows you to share your phone's mobile data connection via USB or as a portable Wi-Fi Settings ........access point (refer to "7.4 Sharing your phone's mobile data connection"). 10.1.5 To access this function, touch the Application tab and then Settings from the Home screen. A mobile virtual private network (mobile VPN or mVPN) provides mobile devices with access to network resources and software applications on their home network, when they connect via other wireless or wired networks.
10.4 Battery 10.11 Accessibility In the Battery screen you can select whether to display battery percentage in the status bar or to Use the Accessibility settings to configure any accessibility plug-ins you have installed on your phone. enable intelligent power saving. 10.12 Google 10.5...
Without limiting the foregoing, it is further understood that TCL Mobile and its Affiliates are not responsible for any use of the Accessed Information or the results arising from such use, and that you use such information at your own risk.
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Important health information and safety precautions When using this product, the safety precautions below must be taken to avoid possible legal liabilities and damages. Retain and follow all product safety and operating instructions. Observe all warnings in the operating NOTE: This product should be operated only with the following designated Battery Pack(s). instructions on the product.
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Prevention of hearing loss Interference with medical equipment functions CAUTION: Permanent hearing loss may occur if earphones or headphones are used at high volume This product may cause medical equipment to malfunction. The use of this device is forbidden in for prolonged periods of time.
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General precautions • The product has been dropped or damaged. You alone are responsible for how you use your phone and any consequences of its use. You • There are noticeable signs of overheating. must always switch off your phone wherever the use of a phone is prohibited. Use of your •...
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Small children Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement Do not leave your phone and its accessories within the reach This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, of small children or allow them to play with it. They could hurt pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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For body worn operation, this phone has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines they generate. when used with the TCL Mobile Limited. Accessories supplied or designated for this product. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines.
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Electronic Recycling (Within USA Only): Use only the supplied or an approved antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could impair call quality, damage the phone, or result in violation of regulations. Do not use the phone For more information on Electronic Recycling, please: with a damaged antenna.
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