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  • Page 2 Alternatively, choose Settings > System > About phone > Status > IMEI information on the phone itself. Obtaining warranty service First follow the advice in this guide or go to www.tcl.com/global/en/service-support- mobile.html. Then check hotlines and repair center information through www.tcl. com/global/en/service-support-mobile/hotline&service-center.html Viewing legal information On the phone, go to Settings >...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Apps and features ..................26 Phone ....................26 Contacts ....................31 Messages ....................34 Calendar ....................37 Clock ....................38 Calculator ....................41 TCL apps .....................42 Other applications ................42 Google applications ................42 Settings ......................45 Wi-Fi ....................45 Bluetooth .....................46 SIM card & cellular network ..............47 Connected devices ................48...
  • Page 4 4.11 Smart Manager ...................55 4.12 Security & biometrics ................55 4.13 Location ....................56 4.14 Privacy....................56 4.15 Apps ....................57 4.16 Storage ....................57 4.17 TCL Account ..................57 4.18 Accounts....................57 4.19 Digital Wellbeing & parental controls ..........57 4.20 Google ....................57 4.21 Accessibility ..................58 4.22 System ....................58 FOTA upgrade .....................60...

  • Page 5: Basics

    Basics Device overview Headset connector Microphone Receiver + speaker Front Camera Touch screen Back button Recent apps Home button Speaker Microphone USB Type-C...
  • Page 6 Multiple rear cameras LED flash NFC sensor area SIM card slot/microSD Volume keys card slot The Google Assistant Botton Power key Fingerprint sensor The Google Assistant Button (left of the device) • Press to access the Google Assistant Back button •...
  • Page 7 Recent apps • Touch to view applications you’ve recently accessed. Power key/Fingerprint sensor (right of the device) • Press: Lock the screen/Light up the screen. In call mode, end a call when Settings > Button & gestures > Power key > Power button ends call is On. Default is Off. •...

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Getting started Setting up Inserting or removing the SIM/microSD card Insert the provided SIM pin into the hole. Pull out the SIM tray. Place the SIM card or microSD card into the tray slot and carefully close the SIM tray. Micro ...
  • Page 9 You are advised to fully charge the battery ( ). Charging status is indicated by a percentage displayed on screen while the phone is powered off. The percentage increases as the phone is charged. To reduce power consumption and energy waste when the battery is fully charged, disconnect your charger from the plug;...

  • Page 10: Home Screen

    Home screen You can bring all the items (applications, shortcuts, folders and widgets) you love or use most frequently to your Home screen for quick access. Touch the Home button to switch to the Home screen. Status bar • Status/Notification indicators ...
  • Page 11 Drag Place your finger on the screen to drag an object to another location. Slide/Swipe Slide the screen to scroll up and down the applications, images, and web pages. You can slide the screen horizontally too. Flick Similar to swiping, but flicking makes it move quicker. Pinch/Spread Place two fingers on the screen surface and draw them apart or together to scale an element on the screen.
  • Page 12 Touch to access Settings, where you can set more items. Touch to clear all event–based notifications (other ongoing notifications will remain). Quick settings panel Touch and drag down from the top of the screen twice to open the Quick settings panel.
  • Page 13 Lock/Unlock your screen To protect your phone and privacy, you can lock the screen with a pattern, PIN, password, fingerprint or face. To create a screen unlock, touch Settings > Security & biometrisc > Screen lock. To lock the phone screen •...
  • Page 14 Use pattern unlock Draw the same pattern you have set to unlock the screen. Use Face unlock • From the app list, touch Settings > Security & biometrics > Face unlock. Before using the face unlock, you need to set a pattern/PIN/password. •...
  • Page 15 Wallpaper customization Touch and hold an empty area on the Home screen, then touch Wallpapers to customize wallpaper. Widgets and recently used applications Consult widgets Touch and hold the empty area in the Home screen, then touch Widgets to display all widgets.

  • Page 16: Text Input

    Volume adjustment Press the Volume key to adjust the Media volume. Touch the icon to adjust Ring, Alarm and Notification volume. Text input Using the Onscreen Keyboard Onscreen Keyboard settings Touch Settings > System > Language & input, touch the Virtual keyboard you want to set up and a series of settings will become available.
  • Page 17 Android keyboard Enter recipient numbers or select from contacts Touch to send the SMS or MMS message Touch and hold to switch language Touch to input a full stop Touch and hold to select symbols Touch to switch between "abc/Abc" mode Touch and hold to switch to "abc/ABC"...
  • Page 18 Text editing You can edit text which you have entered. • Touch and hold or double touch within the text you want to edit. • Drag the tabs to change the amount of text to edit. • The following options will appear: Cut, Copy, and Share. You can also insert new texts if preferred •...

  • Page 19: Multimedia Applications

    Multimedia applications Camera ............Before using the camera, make sure that you remove the protective lens cover to avoid it affecting your picture quality. Launch Camera There are multiple ways to open the Camera app. From the Home Screen From the home screen, touch Camera From the Lock Screen When the screen is locked, press the Power key once to light up the screen, then swipe left on the camera icon in the lower right corner to open the camera.
  • Page 20 Select filter s Flash mode: Touch to turn on/off the camera flash WARNING: Keep a safe distance when using the flash. Do not point the flash toward people’s or animals’ eyes. Take a timed photo Take HDR photos Zoom in/out Switch between front/back camera Take a photo Touch to access settings...
  • Page 21 Modes and settings Modes Slide left or right to switch between modes. • MORE: By selecting MORE, you can access more modes. These modes can be moved to the main screen by touching PANO: Touch to turn on the panorama function. Touch the shutter button to start taking a panoramic photo and move the phone steadily along in the direction indicated by the onscreen line.
  • Page 22 • Video stabilisation (EIS): Touch on to enable the Electronic Image Stabilisation (EIS) feature. It helps reduce blurring associated with the motion of a camera during exposure. • AI scene detection: Once turned on, the camera will automatically identify the image content of a scene and categorize it accordingly.

  • Page 23: Gallery

    Gallery ............Gallery acts as a media player for you to view photos and play videos. In addition, a set of further operations to pictures and videos are available for selection. To view the photos you have taken, touch from the Home screen. Tap to access more options Explore Explore collects photos into groups making them more easy to find...
  • Page 24 Working with pictures You can work with pictures by rotating or cropping them, sharing them with friends, setting them as a contact photo or wallpaper, etc. Find the picture you want to work on, and touch the picture in the full-screen picture view.
  • Page 25 Album management When there are many pictures and videos, you can manage your albums for convenient viewing. Create an album to create and name a new album. Select the pictures or videos you want to include in it by tapping to copy or move them.

  • Page 26: Music

    Hide album Touch and hold the album you want to hide, touch > MOVE. The album contents will be hidden from Moments. Music .............. You can play music files stored on your phone or microSD card. To play a music file, swipe up on the Home screen, then touch Music More options Search for a song Play or pause...

  • Page 27: Apps And Features

    Apps and features Phone ............. Making a call To make a call, touch in the Favorites tray. View the call's detailed information Call logs Show the dial pad Favorite numbers Contacts...
  • Page 28 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 call. The number you entered can be saved to Contacts by touching Create new contact or Add to a contact.
  • Page 29 Answering or rejecting a call When you receive a call: • Press ANSWER, or swipe up the icon to answer; • Press DECLINE, or swipe down the icon to reject; • Touch to reject the call by sending a preset message. Calling your voicemail Your voicemail is provided by your network to avoid missing calls.
  • Page 30 During a call To adjust the volume during a call, press the Volume up/down key. End the current call. Touch to mute the current call. Touch this icon again to unmute the call. Display the dial pad. Touch to activate the speaker during the current call. Touch this icon again to deactivate the speaker.
  • Page 31 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; and it will be unlocked when the cellphone is taken away from your ear. Managing multiple calls With this phone you can handle multiple calls at the same time.

  • Page 32: Contacts

    Contacts ............Contacts enables quick and easy access to the contact you want to reach. You can view and create contacts on your phone and synchronize these with your Gmail contacts or other applications on the web or on your phone. Consult your Contacts To see your contacts, touch from the App drawer.
  • Page 33 Adding a contact Touch in the contact list to create a new contact. You are required to enter the contact's name and other contact information. By scrolling up and down the screen, you can move from one field to another. Touch to save Select a picture or take a photo for the Phone contact Touch to open available labels...
  • Page 34 Using the Quick contact panel Touch a contact to open the Quick contact panel. • Touch or the number to make a call. • Touch to send a message. • Touch to make a video call. The icons available on the Quick contact panel depend on the information you have for the contact and the applications and accounts on your phone.

  • Page 35: Messages

    Accounts Contacts, data or other information can be synchronized from multiple accounts, depending on the applications installed on your phone. from the contacts list and touch Settings > To add an account, touch Accounts > Add account, or from the home screen, touch Settings > Accounts > Add account.
  • Page 36 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 37 Manage messages When receiving a message, will appear on the Status bar as a notification. Drag down the Status bar to open the Notification panel. Touch the new message to open and read it. You can also access the Messages application and touch the message to open it.

  • Page 38: Calendar

    Calendar ............Use Calendar to keep track of important meetings, appointments, etc. To view the calendar and create events, open the Google apps folder from the Home screen, then touch Calendar. Multimode view You can display the Calendar by Schedule, Day, 3 days, Week, or Month, touch to select.

  • Page 39: Clock

    Event reminder If a reminder is set for an event, the upcoming event icon will appear on the Status bar as a notification when the reminder time arrives. Touch and drag down the Status bar to open the notification panel, touch an event name to view the Calendar notification list.
  • Page 40 Timer From the Clock screen, touch Timer to enter. • Touch the provided time to start the countdown directly. Or • Set the time. Touch to start the countdown. • Touch to pause. • Touch to reset.
  • Page 41 Stopwatch From the Clock screen, touch Stopwatch to enter. • Touch to start the Stopwatch. • Touch to pause. • Touch to reset. • Touch to share. Adjust Clock settings Touch to access Clock and Alarm settings.

  • Page 42: Calculator

    Calculator ............To solve mathematical problems with Calculator, swipe up from the home screen, then tap Calculation history Touch to switch between Basic calculation and Scientific calculation For more options about Currency and Unit conversion Touch to delete digits one by one...

  • Page 43: Tcl Apps

    TCL+ ....................TCL+ helps you to learn more about news and trends within TCL, improve your smartphone experience, find our latest social media posts, etc. Support center ................
  • Page 44 Chrome A web browser with which you can surf the internet. Your bookmarks, browsing history, and settings across all devices with the browser installed can be synchronized with your Google account. Gmail As Google's web-based email service, Gmail is configured when you first set up your phone.
  • Page 45 A video chat mobile app. With phone numbers verified, users can easily video call people from their contact list. Photos Google Photos stores and backs up your photos and videos. It also automatically analyzes photos and organizes them into groups, so that you can quickly find the photos you need.

  • Page 46: Settings

    Settings.......... To go to Settings, swipe up from the Home screen or swipe left and then tap Settings You can also swipe down from the notification panel and touch Wi-Fi You can connect to the internet when your phone is within range of a wireless network.

  • Page 47: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communication technology that you can use to exchange data, or connect to other Bluetooth devices for various uses. To turn on Bluetooth • Touch Settings > Bluetooth. • Turn on Your device name will appear on screen. To rename your device •...

  • Page 48: Sim Card & Cellular Network

    Super Bluetooth Once two or more BT devices are connected, Super Bluetooth will be enabling you to adjust the volume and audio balance of each BT device, and calibrate a connected speaker to better synchronize sound with the video on your smartphone. To get a better listening experience, we suggest that your device connects with up to four audio devices simultaneously.

  • Page 49: Connected Devices

    Airplane mode Airplane mode to simultaneously disable all wireless connections Turn on including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and more. Hotspot & tethering To share your phone's data connection via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB and Ethernet tethering, or as a mobile hotspot, go to Settings > SIM card & cellular network > Hotspot &...
  • Page 50 To add a VPN • Touch Settings > Connected devices > VPN and then touch • On the screen that opens, follow your network administrator's instructions to configure each component of the VPN settings. • Touch SAVE. The VPN is added to the list on the VPN settings screen. Before adding a VPN, you should set a screen lock for your phone.
  • Page 51 Cast You can use Cast to display your device's screen on your TV, and display content like TV shows, movies, photos, games, and websites from supported apps. With a USB cable, you can charge your device, transfer files or photos (MTP/PTP) between your phone and a computer.

  • Page 52: Home Screen & Lock Screen

    • Bluetooth and Location settings to be switched on. • A temporary Wi-Fi hotspot to be switched on in order to share files. Android Auto After having created and logged in to your account, phone apps can then be used on your car screen.
  • Page 53 Eye comfort mode Eye comfort mode can effectively reduce blue light radiation and adjust the color temperature to relieve eye fatigue. You can also create a custom schedule to turn it on. Sleep Set screen timeout. Font size Slide to make the text on screen smaller or larger. Auto-rotate screen Select whether the screen rotates automatically or not.

  • Page 54: Sound & Vibration

    Sound & vibration Use the Sound & vibration settings to configure many aspects of call ringtones, music, and other audio settings. Phone ringtone & vibrate Set your incoming call ringtone, turn on/off also vibrate for calls, or opt for the phone to vibrate only.

  • Page 55: Advanced Features

    Power key To turn on/off the quick short functions about the Power key, as well as the Power key menu. 4.10 Advanced features Privacy protection To protect your privacy, you can activate/deactivate the type of notifications and reminders your phone will display, and also whether or not personal information is visible on your phone.

  • Page 56: Smart Manager

    One-handed mode Reduce the display area of the screen and operate your phone with one hand. This function can be accessed in the Quick Settings panel by touching the icon. Screen Recorder Set the video resolution and sound. To activate Screen Recorder, touch the icon in the Quick Settings panel.

  • Page 57: Location

    Face unlock Face unlock allows you to unlock your device with your facial data. Set it according to the on-screen steps. Ensure that you are facing the phone screen when using face recognition. NOTE: you need to set a pattern, PIN, or password before using Face key. Smart Lock Smart Lock keeps your device unlocked when it's safe with you and locked when it detects that it's been put down.

  • Page 58: Apps

    Enter Settings > Storage to check the usage of storage space and free up more when necessary. 4.17 TCL Account TCL Account provides users with a management service for TCL devices and apps. 4.18 Accounts Touch to add, remove, and manage your email and other supported accounts. You can also use these settings to control the options for how all applications send, receive and synchronize data;...

  • Page 59: Accessibility

    4.21 Accessibility Use the Accessibility settings to configure any accessibility plug-ins you have installed on your phone. 4.22 System About phone View basic information for your phone such as model name, CPU, camera, resolution, etc. You can also check legal information, build number, status and other specs. System Update If you want to update the system, touch CHECK FOR UPDATES (refer to “5 FOTA upgrade”).
  • Page 60 Developer options To enable this function, go to Settings > System > About phone, then touch Build number 7 times. Now Developer options is available. The developer options contain settings that are useful for developing Android applications. Reset Tap to reset all network settings and app preferences, you won't lose your data with these settings.

  • Page 61: Fota Upgrade

    FOTA upgrade Use the FOTA (Firmware Over The Air) upgrade to update your phone's software. To access updates, from the app list, touch Settings > System > System Update. Turn on data connection or Wi-Fi before searching for updates. With Wi-Fi turned on, the system is able to discover if a new firmware version is available and if so, begin to download it automatically.

  • Page 62: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Before contacting the service center, here are some instructions to help you troubleshoot your device: • For optimal operation, fully charge the battery. • To improve the phone’s performance, remove unnecessary files or apps on your phone. • Update your phone's software via Settings > System > System Update. •...
  • Page 63 My phone can't charge properly • Make sure that you are using the TCL charger that comes with the phone. • Make sure that your battery is not completely discharged; if the battery power has been empty for a long time, it may take around 20 minutes to display the battery charging indicator on the screen.
  • Page 64 I can't use the features described in the manual • Check with your carrier to make sure that your subscription includes this service. • Make sure that this feature doesn't require a TCL accessory. When I select a number from my contacts, the number can't be dialled •...
  • Page 65 I can't access my voicemail • Make sure that your carrier’s voicemail number is correctly entered in "Voicemail number". • Try later if the network is busy. I can't send and receive MMS • Check your phone storage as it might be full. •...
  • Page 66 • Update news and weather information on manual demand, or increase their auto-check interval. • Exit background-running applications if they are not being used for extended periods of time. • Turn off Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or GPS when not in use. The phone becomes warm following prolonged calls, game playing, internet surfing or running other complex applications •...

  • Page 67: Specifications

    Specifications Platform: • Qualcomm Snapdragon™ SM6115 ® • Android 11, TCL UI Memory: • 256GB ROM + 6GB RAM Dimensions (LxWxT): • 166.2 x 76.9 x 9.1 mm Weight: • 199g Display: • 6.67'' hole touch screen with 1080x2400 pixel screen resolution Network: •...
  • Page 68 Audio & Video supported formats: • Android default scope ( AAC LC, AAC+, enhanced AAC+, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, FLAC, MP3, MIDI, Vorbis, PCM/WAVE) • HEVC, H.264, MPEG-2, VP9, MPEG-4, H.263, Xvid Battery • Capacity: 5000 mAh Expansion Slot: • microSD™ memory card (Availability of microSD card up to 1TB) Sensors: •...

  • Page 69: Accessories

    • Charger • USB Cable • Translucent Shell • SIM Card Pin • Quick Start Guide • Product safety information leaflet • Accessories depend on countries. • Only use the TCL batteries, chargers, and accessories included along with your device.

  • Page 70: Licenses

    License. We will provide you with a complete copy of the corresponding source codes upon request within a period of three years from the distribution of the product by TCL Communication Ltd. You may download the source codes from https://sourceforge.net/projects/tcl- mobile/files/.
  • Page 71 For more information on how to use the phone, please go to tcl.com and download the complete user manual. The website will also provide you with answers to frequently asked questions.

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