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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Your device ..............4 Keys and connectors ........4 Getting started ..........7 Home screen ............9 Text input ..............18 Using the onscreen keyboard ......18 Text editing ............19 Contacts ..............20 Consult your Contacts ........20 Calendar, Clock, and Calculator ......26 Calendar ............26 Clock ..............28 Calculator ............30...
  • Page 4 Gmail ..............36 Maps ..............37 YouTube .............37 Play Store ............37 Duo ..............38 Settings ...............39 Wi-Fi ..............39 Bluetooth ............40 Device network ..........42 Connected devices .........43 Home screen & lock screen ......46 Display ...............47 Sound..............48 Notifications.............49 Button & gestures ..........50 8.10 Advanced features ..........50 8.11 Smart Manager ..........51 8.12 Security &...
  • Page 5 8.19 Google ...............55 8.20 Accessibility ............55 8.21 System ...............55 Making the most of your tablet ......57 FOTA Upgrade ..........57 10 Accessories ..............58 11 Troubleshooting ............59 12 Specifications ............65...

  • Page 6: Your Device

    Your device ......1.1 Keys and connectors Type-C port Headset Microphone connector Front camera Volume up/down Power key Recent apps Back button button Home button Speaker...
  • Page 7 Back camera Back button • Touch to go back to the previous screen, or close a dialog box, options menu, the Notification panel, etc. Home button • From any application or screen, touch to return to the Home screen. • Long press to turn on Google Assistant. You can get help such as getting directions and restaurant information based on the content detected on the screen.
  • Page 8 Recent Apps button • Touch to view applications you’ve recently accessed. Power key • Press: Lock the screen/Light up the screen. • Press and hold: Show the popped up menu to select from Power off/Restart/Aeroplane mode/Cast • Press and hold the Power key and Volume down key to take a screenshot.

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    1.2 Getting started 1.2.1 Setting up Insert or remove your microSD card.
  • Page 10 Charging the battery You are advised to fully charge the battery ( Charging status is indicated by a percentage displayed on screen. The percentage increases as the tablet is charged. To reduce power consumption and energy waste when the battery is fully charged, disconnect your charger from the plug;...

  • Page 11: Home Screen

    If you do not know your PIN code or forget it, contact your network operator. Be sure to keep your PIN code safe. 1.2.3 Powering off your tablet Press and hold the Power key until options appear, then select Power off. 1.3 Home screen You can bring all the items (applications, shortcuts, folders and widgets) you love or use most frequently...
  • Page 12 Google Search bar • Touch to enter text search screen • Touch to enter voice search screen Favorite tray applications • Enter the application. • Long press to move or remove applications. Auto-rotate screen From the app list, touch Settings > Display > Auto- rotate screen to enable the function.
  • Page 13 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, flicking is a lighter and quicker stroke. Pinch/Spread Place two fingers on the screen surface and draw them apart or together to scale an element on the screen.
  • Page 14 Swipe down the status bar to view notifications and swipe down again to enter the Quick settings panel. Swipe up to close it. Notification panel Swipe down the Status bar to open the Notification panel to read detailed information. Clear all notifications (ongoing notifications will remain) Quick Settings panel...
  • Page 15 Open Settings, to view the full list of settings. 1.3.3 Locking and unlocking your screen To protect your tablet and privacy, you can lock the tablet with a pattern, PIN, or password, etc. To create a screen unlock pattern • From the Home screen, touch Settings > Security & Biometrics >...
  • Page 16 To unlock the tablet screen Press the Power key once to light up the screen, swipe up and unlock the screen with the method you have set. If you have chosen Swipe as the screen lock, you can press the Power key to light up the screen, then swipe up to unlock the screen.
  • Page 17 Reposition Long press an item and drag it to the desired position and then release. You can move items both on the Home screen and the Favourite tray. Hold the icon on the left or right edge of the screen to drag the item to another Home screen.
  • Page 18 Touch the selected widget and slide it to move to your preferred screen. Consult recently used applications To consult recently used applications, touch the Recent Apps button . Touch a thumbnail in the window to open the application. Touch one thumbnail and slide it up to close an application.
  • Page 19 1.3.6 Volume adjustment Using the volume key Press the Volume key to adjust the volume. To activate the silent mode, press the Volume down key until the tablet is silent. From the Home screen, touch Settings > Sound to set the volume for media, ringtones, alarms, etc.

  • Page 20: Text Input

    Text input ......... 2.1 Using the onscreen keyboard Onscreen keyboard settings Go to Settings > System > Languages & input > Virtual keyboard, touch the keyboard you want to set up and a series of settings will become available. Adjust the onscreen keyboard orientation Turn the tablet sideways or upright to adjust the onscreen keyboard orientation.

  • Page 21: Text Editing

    Enter text or numbers. Long press to select symbols. Switch between "abc/Abc" mode; Press twice quickly to switch to “ABC” mode always. Switch between symbol and numeric keyboard. 2.2 Text editing You can edit the texts which you have entered. • Long press or double tap within the texts you want to edit.

  • Page 22: Contacts

    Contacts ........Contacts enables quick and easy access to the contact you want to reach. You can view and create contacts on your tablet and synchronise them with your Gmail contacts or other applications. 3.1 Consult your Contacts To see your contacts, touch from the App drawer.
  • Page 23 Add new contact Deleted contacts will also be removed from other applications on the tablet or web the next time you synchronize your tablet. 3.1.1 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.
  • Page 24 Add to/Remove from Favourites To add a contact to favourites, you can touch a contact to view details then touch to add the contact to favourites. To remove a contact from favourites, touch on the contact details screen. 3.1.2 Editing your contacts To edit contact information, touch in the contact details screen.
  • Page 25 The icons available on the Quick contact panel depend on the information you have for the contact and the applications and accounts on your tablet. 3.1.4 Exporting and sharing contacts This tablet enables you to export your tablet contacts via a .vcf file for sharing with others. From the Contacts screen, touch to open the options menu, then touch Contacts App Settings >...
  • Page 26 Touch a contact you want to share, touch then touch Share on contact details screen, and then select the application to perform this action. 3.1.5 Displaying contacts Touch to open the options menu, then touch Contacts App Settings, select Sort by > First name or Surname to sort the contacts list, as well as viewing contact names by First name first or Surname first through the Name format menu.
  • Page 27 You can remove an account and all associated information from the tablet. Touch the account you want to delete > Select REMOVE ACCOUNT. Auto-sync On the Users & Accounts screen, touch Automatically sync data, when activated, all changes to information on the tablet or online will be automatically synchronized with each other.

  • Page 28: Calendar, Clock, And Calculator

    Calendar, Clock, and Calculator ......... 4.1 Calendar You can use Calendar to keep track of important meetings, appointments, etc. To view the calendar and create events, open Google apps folder from Home screen, then touch Calendar. 4.1.1 Multimode view You can display the Calendar by Schedule: Day, Week, or Month, touch to select.
  • Page 29 • When finished, touch Save from the top of the screen. To quickly create an event from the Week view screens, touch an empty spot to select a target area which will then turn ,then touch the pop-up dialogue box to edit the event.

  • Page 30: Clock

    4.2 Clock Your tablet has a built-in clock. swipe up the Home screen, then touch 4.2.1 Clock To view the world clock, touch Clock on the screen. Touch to add a city. 4.2.2 Alarm To set an alarm, touch Alarm on the screen. Turn on to enable the alarm.
  • Page 31 4.2.3 Timer Touch Timer on the screen. • Enter the time. The time should be typed in hour, minute and second number sequence. • Touch to start the countdown. Pause/play 4.2.4 Stopwatch Touch Stopwatch on the screen. • Touch to start the Stopwatch. • Touch Lap to show a list of records according to the updated time.

  • Page 32: Calculator

    4.2.5 Adjust Clock settings and then Settings to access Clock and Alarms Touch settings. 4.3 Calculator To solve mathematical problems with Calculator, swipe up from the home screen, then touch Calculator. There are two panels available: Basic panel and Advanced panel. Touch to switch between panels, select one of the following two ways: Touch...

  • Page 33: Multimedia Applications

    Multimedia applications ..5.1 Camera Before using the camera, make sure that you remove the protective lens cover to avoid it affecting your picture quality. To take a photo or video, touch from the Home screen. Switch between front and rear camera Pinch fingers together to zoom out, or spread fingers apart to zoom in View the photos or videos you have taken...

  • Page 34: Photos

    To take a photo Touch to capture. The photo will be automatically saved. You can also long press to take burst shots. To take a video Touch VIDEO to change the camera mode to video, then touch to start video recording. You can also touch the left icon to take a picture during video recording.
  • Page 35 Select photos for further operation. Working with photos Find the photo you want to work on, and touch the photo to enter the full-screen photo view. Touch to share the photo. Touch to edit the photo or video. Touch to scans and analyzes the photo and delivers its search results.
  • Page 36 Batch operation The Photos provide a multi-select function, so that you can work with photos/videos in batches. On Photos screen, long press a picture or video to activate batch operation mode, then touch videos/ photos you want to work with. Touch to delete selected files.

  • Page 37: Others

    Others ........6.1 Support Centre Support Centre helps you to learn more about Hot FAQs, operation instructions, troubleshooting, etc. You can also feedback your comments to us through it. 6.2 Other applications The previous applications in this section are preinstalled on your tablet.

  • Page 38: Google Applications

    Google applications ... Google apps are preinstalled on your tablet 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 full functionality.

  • Page 39: Maps

    7.3 Maps Google Maps offers satellite imagery, street maps, 360° panoramic views of streets, real-time traffic conditions, and route planning for traveling by foot, car, or public transportation. By using this application, you can get your own location, search for a place, and get suggested route planning for your trips.

  • Page 40: Duo

    7.6 Duo A video chat mobile app. With phone numbers verified, users can easily video call people from their contact list.

  • Page 41: Settings

    Settings ......... To go to Settings, swipe up from the Home screen and touch Settings. You can also swipe down from the notification panel and touch Wi-Fi You can connect to the internet when your tablet is within range of a wireless network. To turn Wi-Fi on and connect to a wireless network • Touch Settings >...

  • Page 42: Bluetooth

    • Touch Settings > Wi-Fi. • Touch Add network. • Enter the name of the network and any required network information. • Touch SAVE. To forget a Wi-Fi network The following steps prevent automatic connections to networks which you no longer wish to use. • Turn on Wi-Fi, if it’s not already on.
  • Page 43 • Touch Settings > Bluetooth. • Turn on Bluetooth. • Touch Device name. • Enter a name, and touch RENAME to confirm. To pair/connect your tablet with a Bluetooth device To exchange data with another device, you need to turn Bluetooth on and pair your tablet with the Bluetooth device with which you want to exchange data.

  • Page 44: Device Network

    8.3 Device network 8.3.1 Data usage Touch Settings > Device network > Data usage, you can check the total Wi-Fi data usage every day, and the data usage of every App. You also can set the Network restrictions, touch the Wi-Fi name, you can set the Wi-Fi data to Automatic, Metered and Not metered.

  • Page 45: Connected Devices

    8.4 Connected devices 8.4.1 Virtual private networks (VPNs) allow you to connect to the resources inside a secured local network from outside that network. VPNs are commonly deployed by corporations, schools, and other institutions so that their users can access local network resources when not inside that network, or when connected to a wireless network.
  • Page 46 • The VPNs you have added are listed. Touch the VPN you want to connect with. • In the dialog that opens, enter any requested credentials and touch CONNECT. To disconnect from a VPN: • Touch the VPN you want to disconnect from. In the dialog that opens, touch DISCONNECT.
  • Page 47 Note: your device need to connet Wi-Fi network first before using this function. 8.4.3 USB Connection With the USB cable, you can transfer media files and other files between your internal storage and a computer. Touch Settings > Connected devices > USB connection, select Charge this device, Transfer files or Transfer photos (PTP).

  • Page 48: Home Screen & Lock Screen

    8.4.6 Nearby Share Nearby Share is a service to send and receive files between Android devices located at proximity. A list of devices will appear in your proximity when using the Nearby Share feature, which you can share content with. When you tap on the receiver, they will be notified with the option to accept or decline the file you are sharing.

  • Page 49: Display

    Default home app: you can customize your home app. Home settings: you can set Home screen style, Home screen grid. Enable or disable the fill empty cells, that is, when apps are removed the empty cells will be filled automatically. Enable Google feed, you will enjoy the news feed service when swiping right from Home screen.

  • Page 50: Sound

    To rotate screen contents when device is rotated, touch Auto-rotate screen. Status bar, touch Display > Status bar, then turn on and you can see the network speed. Touch Battery percentage, you can select how to display the battery percentage. Touch Notification icon folder, then all notification icons will be hidden in a separate icon.

  • Page 51: Notifications

    • Headset mode: ringtone will only be heard from headset if it is plugged in. • More sound settings: you can set tones for Screen lock and Touch. In Emergency alert, enable Allow alerts, and you can enable the different alerts. You also can set the alert preferences and the alert interval.

  • Page 52: Button & Gestures

    8.9 Button & gestures In this menu, you can set gestures for quick and convenient operations. 8.10 Advanced features • Privacy protection gives you a reminder when a sensitive behavior is detected, protecting your personal information, and generating security log. • Enabling the game mode gives you a better game experience.

  • Page 53: Smart Manager

    8.11 Smart Manager Smart Manager ensures your tablet is operating in top form by automatically scanning and optimizing data usage to preserve battery levels, manage storage and protect against security threats. You can also do some manual settings for further optimization. 8.12 Security &...
  • Page 54 • 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. Privacy Security • Privacy protection gives you a reminder when a sensitive behavior is detected, protecting your personal information, and generating security log.

  • Page 55: Location

    • Trust agents is a service that tells the system whether your tablet environment is trusted. When a trust agent thinks it can trust the current environment, it will notify the system through a callback, and the system will decide how to bypass your tablet's security configuration.

  • Page 56: Privacy

    8.14 Privacy To protect your privacy, you can set an app to be allowed or forbidden to access your location, call logs, contacts, etc. Also whether or not to show passwords or choose the activities and info that you want to Google to save.

  • Page 57: Digital Wellbeing & Parental Controls

    Emergency information, you can add medical information and emergency contacts as in such a way to get you rescued quickly when you are in danger. 8.18 Digital Wellbeing & parental controls In this menu you can find how much time you have spent on the tablet and even on each app.
  • Page 58 8.21.2 System update Tap Settings > System > System Update. If you want to update the system, touch CHECK FOR UPDATES and when that’s finished, your tablet will have the latest version of the software. 8.21.3 Update apps Touch to check apps new version and update. 8.21.4 Languages &...
  • Page 59 8.21.8 Regulatory & safety Touch to view product information such as tablet model, manufacturer, certifications related to the tablet.

  • Page 60: Making The Most Of Your Tablet

    Making the most of your tablet ........FOTA Upgrade Use the FOTA (Firmware Over The Air) Upgrade tool to update your tablet's software. To access Updates, from the app list, touch Settings > System > System updates. If you want to update the system, touch CHECK FOR UPDATES and when that’s finished, your tablet will have the latest version of the software.

  • Page 61: Accessories

    Accessories ......Standard accessories 1. Charger 2. USB Cable 3.Quick Start Guide 3. Product safety information leaflet • A ccessories depend on countries. • O nly use the TCL batteries, chargers, and accessories included along with your device.

  • 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 tablet’s performance, remove unnecessary files or apps on your tablet. • Update your tablet's software, go to Settings > System >...
  • Page 63 • When the tablet falls into a loop during power on animation and the user interface can't be accessed, press and hold the Power key to reset. This eliminates any abnormal OS booting issues caused by third party applications. • If neither method is effective, reset the tablet by pressing the Power key and the Volume up key at the same time, selecting a language, and then selecting Wipe data/Factory reset.
  • Page 64 My tablet can't be charged properly • Make sure that you are using the TCL charger that comes with the tablet. • 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 65 • If you are using a Windows computer, make sure it supports MTP mode. If you are using a Mac, make sure to install Android File Transfer from www. android.com/filetransfer/. I can't download new files • Make sure that there is sufficient tablet storage space for your download.
  • 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 tablet becomes warm following prolonged calls, game playing, Internet surfing or running other complex applications...
  • Page 67 • If you still cannot access your tablet, apply to the authorised repair center, but remember that it will not be regarded as a warranty case.

  • Page 68: Specifications

    Specifications ...... Processor : MT8766 Platform : Android R Memory : 32GB ROM + 2GB RAM / 32GB ROM + 3GB RAM Dimensions (LxWxT) : 197*124.8*8.85 mm Weight : 295g Display : 800 X 1280 IPS Network : • Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac GPS : Connectivity : • Bluetooth BT5.0...
  • Page 69 • USB Type C Camera : • 2 megapixel front camera/5 megapixel front camera • 5 megapixel rear camera Audio supported formats : AAC LC, HE-AACv1 (AAC+), HE-AACv2 (enhanced AAC+), AAC ELD (enhanced low delay AAC), AMR-NB, AMR-WB, FLAC, MP3, MIDI, Vorbis, PCM/WAVE Battery Capacity: 4080mAh Expansion Slot :...
  • Page 70 TCL Communication Ltd. shall not be held legally responsible for such differences, if any, nor for their potential consequences, which responsibility shall be...

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