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For more information on how to use the phone, please go to tcl.com and download the complete user manual. Moreover, on the website, you can also find answers to frequently asked questions.
Table of contents Connecting to virtual private networks ..........48 Google applications �������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 50 Your mobile ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 4 Play Store..................... 50 Keys and connectors ................4 Chrome ....................50 Getting started..................6 Maps ....................50 Home screen ..................9 YouTube ....................51 Text input ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������...
Rear Camera Power key • Press: Lock the screen or light up the screen. Flash • 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 11 seconds to reboot. • Press and hold the Power key and Volume down key to capture a Volume key screenshot.
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2 Insert the battery by connecting the gold contacts in the device battery cavity. 5 Your new phone is partially charged. Charge the battery by using the Micro- The battery will only fit one way. USB cable and charger provided. 3 Place the Nano SIM card into the slot labeled "SIM".
Power off your phone Using the touchscreen Hold down the Power key from any screen until the phone options appear, and then select Power off. To open an application, tap it with your finger. 1�3 Home screen Touch and Hold You can bring all of the items (applications, shortcuts, folders and widgets) you Touch and hold the item to view options for the item, such as Move, Remove, and use most frequently to your Home screen for quick access.
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Status bar Notification panel When there are notifications, drag down the Status bar to open the Notification From the status bar, you can view both phone status and notification information. panel to read the detailed information. Tap on the notification directly to open the notification within the respective app.
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Search bar Lock/Unlock your screen The phone provides a search function which can be used to locate information To protect your phone and privacy, you can lock the phone screen by creating a within applications, the phone or the web. variety of patterns, PINs or passwords etc.
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Personalize your Home screen Consult recently used applications To consult recently used applications, tap Recent APPs from the Home screen. Tap a thumbnail in the window to open the related application. You can touch and hold a folder, an application or a widget to activate the Move mode, and drag the item to any Home screen as you prefer.
Text editing Text input ������������������������������������������������ You can edit the text you have entered� • Touch and hold or double tap the text you would like to edit. 2�1 Using the Onscreen Keyboard • The following options will show: Cut, Copy, Share, Select all� Onscreen keyboard settings Swipe up on the Home screen, and select Settings >...
Emergency call Phone call, Call log and Contacts ������� If your phone has network coverage, dial emergency number and tap make an emergency call. This works even without a SIM card and without typing the PIN code. 3�1 Phone �������������������������������������������������������������� Answering or rejecting a call Placing a call When you receive a call:...
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During a call Managing multiple calls To adjust the volume during a call, press the Volume up/down key. With this phone you can handle multiple calls at the same time. Swap calls When you accept two calls, tap the icon to switch between two lines. The current call will be put on hold and you are able to join the other call.
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Quick responses Caller ID & spam Tap to edit quick responses which will be used when you reject a call with • See caller and spam ID messages. Identify business and spam numbers Calls • Verified Calls Tap to forward your calls or access other voice call settings. See the caller ID and reason for incoming calls from business Blocked numbers Nearby places...
Adding a contact 3�2 Contacts ��������������������������������������������������������� to create a new contact. Contacts enables quick and easy access to the people you want to reach. You You are required to enter the contact's name and other contact information. By can view and create contacts on your phone and synchronise these with your Gmail scrolling up and down on the screen, you can move from one field to another contacts or other applications on the web or on your phone.
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Contacts importing, exporting, and sharing Set ringtone for a contact On the contact's detail screen, tap to set ringtone. to open the options menu. Tap Settings > From the Contacts screen, tap Import or Export , then select to import/export contacts from/to your SIM card, Delete a contact phone, micro SD card, etc.
Sending a multimedia message Messages ����������������������������������������� MMS enables you to send video clips, images, photos, animations, slides and sounds to other compatible mobiles and e-mail addresses. You can create, edit, and receive SMS and MMS with this phone. An SMS will be converted to MMS automatically when media files (image, video, To access this feature, tap Messages from the Home screen.
4�3 Adjust message settings Camera ��������������������������������������������� You can adjust a set of message settings. From the Messaging application screen, Your mobile phone is equipped with a camera and a camcorder for taking photos tap and then Settings. and shooting videos. • Notifications Before using the camera or camcorder, please be sure to remove the protective Mark the checkbox to display message notifications in the status bar.
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Further operations when viewing a picture/video you have taken • Storage • Slide left or right to view the photos or videos you have taken. Show the storage location for the photo. • Save location information • Tap , then select Gmail/Bluetooth/MMS/etc to share the photo or video. Tap to turn on/off save location information when taking a picture.
You can search for an email by sender, subject, label, etc. Gmail ������������������������������������������������� • Tap the Search mail bar from the Inbox screen. • Tap to say something or enter the keyword you want to search for in the As Google's web-based email service, Gmail is configured when you first set up searching box and tap your phone.
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• Snooze • Swipe actions Tap to set the notification of the email. Tap to select the swipe actions to archive in conversation list. • Change labels • Default reply action Tap to change the label of the email message or conversation. Tap to choose the default reply action. • Mark important • Auto-fit messages To Mark the email as important or not important.
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• Manage labels • Inbox Tips settings Tap to open the Label screen, where you can manage synchronization and Tap to set inbox tips settings. notifications. • Sync Gmail • Manage notifications Mark the checkbox to turn on/off Gmail sync. Tap to manage email notifications. • Days of mail to sync • Chat Tap to set the duration of days for mail sync.
Calendar ,Clock & Calculator ��������������� 7�2 Clock�������������������������������������������������������������� Your mobile phone has a built-in clock. 7�1 Calendar ��������������������������������������������������������� To access this function, swipe up on the Home screen, then tap Clock Alarm Use Calendar to keep track of important meetings, appointments, etc. From the Clock screen, tap Alarm to enter.
Adjust Clock settings Getting connected ��������������������������������� to access Clock and Alarm settings. To connect to the internet with this phone, you can use 4G network or Wi-Fi, 7�3 Calculator ������������������������������������������������������� whichever is more convenient. To solve mathematical problems with Calculator, swipe up from the home screen, 8�1 Connecting to the Internet then tap...
Bluetooth > Pair new device, your device and other available ones will show on the screen. You are recommended to use TCL Bluetooth headsets, which have been tested and proved compatible with this phone. You can go to tcl.com/us for more information...
8�3 Connecting to a computer To share your phone's data connection as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot • Tap Settings > Connections > Hotspot & tethering� With the USB cable, you can transfer media files and other files between your • Tap Mobile hotspot to activate/deactivate this function. microSD card/internal storage and the computer.
To connect/disconnect to a VPN Google applications �������������������������� To connect to a VPN: • Swipe up on the Home screen, then tap Settings > Connections > VPN. Google apps are preinstalled on your phone to improve work efficiency and help you enjoy life.
9�4 YouTube 9�9 Photos YouTube is an online video-sharing application where users can upload, view, Google Photos stores and backs up your photos and videos. It also automatically and share videos. Available content includes video clips, TV clips, music videos, analyses photos and organizes them into groups, so that you can quickly locate and other content such as video blogging, short original videos, and educational the photo you need.
Hotspot & tethering Settings ����������������������������������������� This function allows you to share your phone's cellular data connection via USB or as a portable Wi-Fi access point (refer to "8�4 Sharing your phone's mobile To access this function, swipe up on the Home screen and then tap Settings data connection").
Printing • Game enhancement Tap to improve the shadow detail and enhance overall gaming graphics. Tap Printing to activate Print services� You can select your Default print service. • Reading mode Chromebook Tap to optimize the screen display to make the reading experience as comfortable as physical books.
10�12 Smart Manager 10�16 Safety & emergency Smart Manager ensures your phone is operating in top form by automatically Access Settings > Safety & emergency > OPEN EMERGENCY INFORMATION scanning and optimizing data usage to preserve battery levels, manage storage to set medical information and emergency contacts.
10�20 Digital Wellbeing & parental controls • Backup Turn on to back up your phone’s settings and other application data to Google In this menu you can find how much time you have spent on the phone and even servers. If you replace your phone, the settings and data you’ve backed up will on each app.
• Do not drop, throw, or bend your phone. • Use only batteries, battery chargers, and accessories which are recommended by TCL Communication Ltd. and its affiliates and which are compatible with your phone model. TCL Communication Ltd. and its affiliates disclaim any liability for damage caused by the use of other chargers or batteries.
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Batteries must be disposed of in accordance with locally applicable environmental Travel charger: Input: 100-240V, 50/60Hz, 0.2A regulations. Only use the battery for the purpose for which it was designed. Never use damaged batteries or those not recommended by TCL Communication Ltd. Output: 5.0V, 1.0A and/or its affiliates.
Radio waves ����������������������������������������������� For body-worn operation, the phone meets FCC RF exposure guidelines provided that it is used with a non-metallic accessory with the handset at least 15 mm from the body. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF THIS PHONE MEETS THE GOVERNMENT’S REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE exposure guidelines.
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TCL Communication Ltd. shall not be held legally responsible for such differences, if any, nor for their potential consequences, which responsibility shall be borne by FCC ID: 2ACCJH152.
2) Call TCL USA Customer Support at 1-855-224-4228. Battery Recycling (USA & Canada): TCL partners with Call2Recycle® to offer a safe and convenient battery recycling program. For more information on our Battery Recycling Program, please visit the USA and Canada website at https://www.tcl.com/us/en/mobile/accessibility- compliance/tcl-mobile-battery-recycling-program.html...
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