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TCL A1X A503DL Quick Start Guide Thank you for choosing TCL. This booklet helps you get started with your new TCL A1X. English - CJB2DB0ALAAA Made and Printed in China...
Your mobile ���������������������������������������� 1�1 Keys and connectors Headset connector LED indicator Touch screen Back key Recents key Home key Micro-USB Connector...
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Camera Volume key Power key Back key • Touch to go back to the previous screen, or to close a dialog box, options menu, the notification panel, etc. Home key • From any application or screen, touch to return to the Home screen. •...
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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. • Press the Power key and Volume down key to capture a screenshot. •...
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Charging the battery It is advised that you fully charge your battery ( ). Connect the battery charger to your phone and main socket respectively, charging status is indicated by the percentage 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;...
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1�3 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 key to switch to the Home screen. Status bar • Status/Notification indicators •...
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1�3�1 Using the touchscreen Touch To access an application, touch it with your finger. Touch and Hold To enter the available options for an item, touch and hold the item. 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, web pages…...
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1�3�2 Status bar From the status bar, you can view both phone status and notification information. Status icons GSM only Vibrate mode WCDMA only Alarm is set LTE only Connected to a Wi-Fi network Signal strength Speakerphone is on Roaming No SIM card inserted No signal Battery is charging...
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Notification icons New Gmail message Missed call New Email message An open Wi-Fi network is available New text or multimedia message Uploading data Upcoming event Downloading data Screenshot error System update available Screenshot captured Touch and drag down the Status bar to open the Quick settings panel or Notification panel. Touch and drag up to close the panels.
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Touch to switch to the Quick settings panel. Touch to clear all event–based notifications (other ongoing notifications will remain). Quick settings panel Touch and drag down the Notification panel to open the Quick settings panel, where you can enable or disable functions or change modes by touching the icons. Touch to access Settings, where you can set more items.
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1�3�3 Lock/Unlock your screen To protect your phone and privacy, you can lock the phone screen by creating a variety of patterns, PIN or password etc. 1�3�4 Personalize your Home screen 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 input ������������������������������������������� 2�1 Using Onscreen Keyboard Onscreen Keyboard settings Swipe up on Home screen > Settings > System > Language & input, touch the keyboard name to access a series of settings 2�1�1 Google Keyboard Touch to enter text or numbers.
Phone �������������������������������������������� 3�1 Placing a call You can easily launch a call using Phone. Touch the icon on the home screen to access Phone application Slide Left to access Favorites; slide right to access Contacts.
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Touch and hold to access voicemail. Touch to place a call Enter the desired number from the keyboard directly or select a contact from Contacts or Call log by sliding or touching tabs, then touch to place the call. The number you entered can be saved to Contacts by touching the Create new contact. If you make a mistake, you can delete the incorrect digits by touching To hang up a call, touch or the Power key (when the Settings\Accessibility\Power button...
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3�2 Answering or rejecting a call When you receive a call, you can touch DECLINE to reject the call or touch ANSWER to connect the call. For more, touch the incoming call then: • Slide the icon up to answer; •...
Contacts ���������������������������������������� From Contacts app, 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. 4�1 Adding a contact Swipe up on Home screen > Contacts, then, you can touch to create a new contact.
Messages �������������������������������������� You can create, edit and receive SMS and MMS with this phone. To access this feature, touch on the Home screen. 5�1 Write message On the message list screen, touch the new message icon to write text/multimedia messages. •...
Sending a multimedia message MMS enables you to send video clips, images, photos, animations and sounds to other compatible phones and e-mail addresses. An SMS will be converted to MMS automatically when media files (image, video, audio, etc.) are attached or Subject or email addresses are added. Email���������������������������������������������...
Getting connected������������������������������ To connect to the Internet with this phone, you can use 4G networks or Wi-Fi, whichever is most convenient. 7�1 Connecting to the Internet 7�1�1 The first time you turn on your phone, it will automatically configure your network service: 4G. To check the network connection you are using, Swipe up on Home screen >...
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7�2 Connecting to a computer With a USB cable, you can transfer media files and other files between your microSD card/internal storage and the computer. To connect/disconnect your phone to the computer: To connect: • Use a USB cable to connect the phone to a USB port on your computer. You will receive a notification USB for file transfers.
Find my location using GPS satellites �� To activate your phone’s global positioning system (GPS) satellite receiver: Swipe up on Home screen > Settings > Security & Location. • switch next to Location to turn on. • Touch the You can then open Maps to find your location: Use your phone’s GPS satellite receiver to pinpoint your location with an accuracy as close as several meters (“street level”).
Data backup ��������������������������������������� This phone enables you to back up your phone’s settings and other application data to the Google Servers, with your Google account. If you replace your phone, the settings and data you’ve backed up are restored onto the new phone the first time you sign in with your Google account.
Applications & Internal storage ����� 11�1 Applications With this phone, some built-in Google applications and other third party applications are available for your convenience. With the built-in applications, you can • Communicate with friends. • Exchange messages or emails with friends. •...
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 instructions on the product. To reduce the risk of bodily injury, electric shock, fire, and damage to the equipment, observe the following precautions.
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This symbol on your phone, the battery, and the accessories mean that these products must be taken to collection points at the end of their life: • Municipal waste disposal centers with specific bins for these types of equipment; • Collection bins at points of sale.
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Road safety Full attention must be given to driving at all times in order to reduce the risk of an accident. Using a phone while driving (even with a hands free kit) may cause distraction and can lead to an accident. You must comply with local laws and regulations restricting the use of wireless devices while driving.
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Electrical safety Accessories • Use only approved accessories. • Do not connect with incompatible products or accessories. • Take the necessary precautions not to touch or allow metal objects, such as coins or key rings, to contact or short circuit the battery terminals. Connection to a car ...
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• Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or aerosols to clean the device or its accessories. • Do not paint your phone or its accessories • Do not attempt to disassemble your phone or its accessories, only authorized personnel must do so.
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Mounting accessories Do not use the product on an unstable table, cart, stand, tripod, or bracket. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. Avoid unstable mounting ...
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Not all 911 emergency service providers are capable of receiving location information. Be prepared to report your precise location/address when calling 911. The device location cannot be identified in all circumstances. Regulatory agency identifications For regulatory identification purposes, your product is assigned a model number of A503DL. To ensure continued reliable and safe operation of your device, use only the accessories listed below with your A503DL device.
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Important Note Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, please follow operation instruction as documented in this manual.
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For body worn operation, this phone has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines 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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Normal condition only to ensure the radiative performance and safety of the interference. As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment, users are advised that for satisfactory operation of the equipment and for the safety of personnel, it is recommended that no part of the human body be allowed to come too close to the antenna during operation of the equipment.
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Hearing aids Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you may want to consult your service provider, or call the customer service line to discuss alternatives. RoHS compliance This product is in compliance with Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 January 2003, on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS) and its amendments.
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