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  • Page 1 A1 Alpha 21...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Note: Table of Contents This is a user manual for A1 Alpha 216156D/6156H. There may be certain differences between the user manual description and the Basics ......................4 phone’s operation, depending on the software release of your phone or specific operator services.

  • Page 3: Basics

    Display ....................48 Basics Display Enhancement ................49 Sound & vibration ................. 49 Device overview Notifications ..................50 4.10 Button & gestures ................50 Headset connector Microphone 4.11 Advanced features ................51 4.12 Smart Manager ..................52 Receiver Front Camera 4.13 Security &...
  • Page 4 Camera Back flash Fingerprint sensor Home button • From any application or screen, touch to return to the Home screen. SIM card slot/ • Touch and hold to turn on Google Assistant. You can get help such as getting directions and restaurant information based on the content microSD Volume detected on the screen.

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Getting started You must insert your SIM card to make phone calls. You do not need to power off your phone before inserting or removing the SIM card as this phone supports hot swap. Setting up Your phone only supports nano-SIM cards. Do not attempt to insert other SIM types;...

  • Page 6: Home Screen

    Home screen Slide/Swipe You can bring all the items (applications, shortcuts, folders and widgets) you love Slide the screen to scroll up and down the applications, images, and web pages. or use most frequently to your Home screen for quick access. Touch the Home You can slide the screen horizontally too.
  • Page 7 Lock/Unlock your screen Touch to access Settings, where you can set more items. To protect your phone and privacy, you can lock the screen with a pattern, PIN, password, fingerprint or face. To create a screen unlock pattern, touch Settings > Security & biometrics > Screen lock.
  • Page 8 Widgets and recently used applications Use Face unlock • From the app list, touch Settings > Security & biometrics > Face unlock. Consult widgets Before using the face key, you need to set a pattern/PIN/password. Touch and hold the empty area in the Home screen, then touch Widgets to display • Hold your phone 20-50 cm from your face.

  • Page 9: Text Input

    Volume adjustment • Gboard Enter numbers or select from contacts. Touch to switch between "abc/ Abc" mode; Touch and hold to select Touch and hold symbols. to switch to "abc/ ABC" mode. Touch and hold to show more options. Press the Volume key to adjust the Media volume. Text editing Touch the icon to adjust Alarm, Ring and Notification volume.

  • Page 10: Multimedia Applications

    • If you have cut or copied any text, touch the tab to show the Paste and Select all option which allows you to complete pasting immediately. Multimedia applications Camera ............Select filter Before using the camera, make sure that you remove the protective lens cover to Flash mode avoid it affecting your picture quality.
  • Page 11 Google Lens Modes and settings Google Lens is a free tool that can help you to: Modes • Copy text Slide left or right to switch between modes. • Search for similar products • MORE: By selecting MORE, you can access more modes. These modes can be moved to the main screen by touching • Identity plants and animals PANO: Touch to turn on the panorama function.

  • Page 12: Gallery

    • Video stabilisation (EIS): Touch on to enable the Electronic Image Gallery ............Stabilization (EIS) feature. It helps reduce blurring associated with the motion of a camera during exposure. Gallery acts as a media player for you to view photos and play videos. In addition, • AI scene detection: Once turned on, the camera will automatically identify the a set of further operations to pictures and videos are available for selection.
  • Page 13 Working with pictures Album management You can work with pictures by rotating or cropping them, sharing them with friends, When there are many pictures and videos, you can manage your albums for setting them as a contact photo or wallpaper, etc. convenient viewing.

  • Page 14: Music

    • Hide album Apps and features Touch and hold the album you want to hide, touch > MOVE. The album contents will be hidden from Moments. Phone ............Music ............. Making a call You can play music files stored on your phone or microSD card. To make a call, touch in the Favourites tray.
  • Page 15 Answering or rejecting a call Touch and hold to access voicemail Enter the desired number from the dial pad and touch to place the call or select a contact from Contacts or Call logs by sliding or touching tabs, then make the When you receive a call: call.
  • Page 16 During a call To avoid accidental operation of the touchscreen during a call, the screen will be locked automatically when you put the cellphone close to your ear; To adjust the volume during a call, press the Volume up/down key. and it will be unlocked when the cellphone is taken away from your ear.

  • Page 17: Contacts

    Adding a contact Contacts ............Touch in the contact list to create a new contact. Contacts enables quick and easy access to the contact you want to reach. You are required to enter the contact's name and other contact information. By You can view and create contacts on your phone and synchronize these with your scrolling up and down the screen, you can move from one field to another.

  • Page 18: Messages

    Using the Quick contact panel from the contacts list and touch Settings > To add an account, touch Accounts > Add account, or from the home screen, touch Settings > Accounts > Touch a contact to open the Quick contact panel. Add account.

  • Page 19: Calendar

    Sending a text message • To add recipients, enter a mobile phone number or select a contact in the To bar. • Touch the Text message bar to enter the text of the message. • When finished, touch to send the text message. Specific letters (accented) will also increase the size of the SMS.

  • Page 20: Clock

    Alarm • Touch From the Clock screen, touch Alarm to enter. • Fill in all required information for this new event. If it is a whole-day event, you can turn on All-day • Turn on to enable the alarm. • Invite guests to the event. Enter the email addresses of the guests you want • Touch to add a new alarm, touch to save.

  • Page 21: Calculator

    Stopwatch From the Clock screen, touch Stopwatch to enter. Calculation history Touch to switch between Basic calculation and Scientific calculation For more options about Currency and Unit conversion • Touch to start the Stopwatch. Touch to delete digits one by one • Touch to show a list of records according to the updated time.

  • Page 22: Settings

    This manual briefly introduces the apps. For detailed features and user guides, refer to the related websites or the introduction provided in the apps. A video chat mobile app. You are recommended to register with a Google account to enjoy all the functions. With phone numbers verified, users can easily video call people from their contact Chrome list.

  • Page 23: Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi Your device name will appear on screen. To rename your device You can connect to the internet when your phone is within range of a wireless • Touch Settings > Bluetooth. network. Wi-Fi can be used on your phone even without a SIM card inserted. • Touch Device name.

  • Page 24: Connected Devices

    Connected devices Data saver By enabling Data saver, you can reduce data usage by preventing some apps from sending or receiving data in the background. Mobile data Virtual private networks (VPNs) allow you to connect to the resources inside a secured local network from outside that network.

  • Page 25: Home Screen & Lock Screen

    Home screen & lock screen • After editing, touch SAVE. To delete a VPN: With this menu, set your home apps, choose your favourite wallpapers and theme • Touch the icon next to the selected VPN, then touch FORGET to delete it. styles, etc.

  • Page 26: Display Enhancement

    Status bar & notch Notification ringtone Set the style of the status bar, select whether notification icons are folded and how Set the default sound for notifications. the battery percentage is displayed. Alarm ringtone Turn on the notch for full screen apps to get the best experience on the phone. Set your alarm ringtone.

  • Page 27: Advanced Features

    Screen Recorder Power button ends call Touch to enable/disable it. Set the video resolution, sound, etc. To use Screen Recorder, Swipe down the Power key menu Status bar twice to access the Quick Settings panel and tap Show device controls. App Cloner 4.11 Advanced features App Cloner will duplicate one app on your Home screen and you can enjoy both...

  • Page 28: Location

    Face unlock Others Face unlock allows you to unlock your device with your facial data. Set it according You can also set Emergency service, SIM card lock, Screen pinning, etc. in to the on-screen steps. Settings > Security & biometrics. Ensure that you are facing the phone screen when using face recognition.

  • Page 29: Digital Wellbeing & Parental Controls

    4.19 Digital Wellbeing & parental controls Date & time Use Date & time settings to customize your preferences for how date and time are In this menu you can find how much time you have spent on the phone and even displayed.

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    My phone has not responded for several minutes If Settings > System > System Update > > Settings > Automatically download is turned off, a pop up dialog will ask if you want to download a new • If your phone doesn’t respond, turn off your phone by pressing and holding the firmware version which the phone has discovered, or if you want to ignore it.
  • Page 31 Invalid SIM card • Check the network strength. Move to a location with stronger signal strength. • Make sure that the SIM card has been correctly inserted. • Make sure that the receiver, connector and speaker on your phone are clean. •...

  • Page 32: Specifications

    I can't connect my phone to my computer After a factory data reset is performed, I can't use my phone without entering Google account credentials • Check to make sure the USB port is not broken. If it’s not working, try another USB port on your computer.

  • Page 33: Accessories

    6156D • microSD™ memory card • GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (Availability of microSD card up to 512GB) • UMTS B1/2/5/8 Sensors: • 4G-FDD LTE: B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20/B28A/B28B • G-sensor • 4G-TD LTE: B38/B40/B41 • Light Sensor 6156H • Proximity Sensor • GSM 850/900/1800/1900 • E-Compass •...

  • Page 34: Licences

    SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by TCL Communication Ltd. and its affiliates is under licence. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. A1 Alpha 21 6156D/6156H Bluetooth Declaration ID D048576 The Wi-Fi Logo is a certification mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

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