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A509DL

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  • Page 1 User Manual A509DL...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Maps ........................45 YouTube ....................... 45 Drive ........................46 Your mobile ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 4 YT Music ......................46 Keys and connectors ....................4 Play Movies & TV ....................46 Getting started ....................... 6 Duo ........................46 Home screen ......................8 Photos .........................
  • Page 3: Your Mobile

    Your mobile ���������������������������������������� 1�1 Keys and connectors Headset connector Front camera Indicator light Touch screen Recent Apps Back This product meets applicable national SAR limits of 1.6 W/kg. The specific Home maximum SAR values can be found in the “SAR Information” section. When carrying the product or using it while worn on your body, either use an approved accessory such as a holster or otherwise maintain a distance of 15 mm from the body to ensure compliance with RF exposure...
  • Page 4: Getting Started

    Back camera Flash The Google Assistant Button (on the left side of the device) • Press to access the Google Assistant Power key Volume key • Press: Lock the screen or light up the screen. • Press and hold: Show the pop-up menu to select from Power off, Restart, Airplane The Google Assistant Power key mode.
  • Page 5: Home Screen

    Set up your phone for the first time The first time you power on the phone, you should set the following options: language, mobile data, Google service, and date & time, etc. 1�2�3 Power off your phone Hold down the Power key from any screen until the phone options appear, select Power off. 1�3 Home screen You can bring all of the items (applications, shortcuts, folders and widgets) you use most frequently to...
  • Page 6 1�3�1 Using the touchscreen 1�3�2 Status bar From the status bar, you can view both phone status and notification information. Status icons To open an application, tap it with your finger. GSM only Vibrate mode Touch and Hold Touch and hold the item to view options for the item, such as Move, Remove, and more. WCDMA only Alarm is set LTE only...
  • Page 7 1�3�3 Search bar Notification panel When there are notifications, drag down the Status bar to open the Notification panel to read the The phone provides a Search function which can be used to locate information within applications, detailed information. Tap on the notification directly to open the notification within the respective app. the phone or the web.
  • Page 8 1�3�4 Lock/Unlock your screen 1�3�5 Personalize your Home screen To protect your phone and privacy, you can lock the phone screen by creating a variety of patterns, PINs or passwords etc. You can touch and hold a folder, an application or a widget to activate the Move mode, and drag the To lock the phone screen item to any Home screen as you prefer.
  • Page 9: Text Input

    Text input ������������������������������������������� 2�1 Using the Onscreen Keyboard Onscreen keyboard settings Swipe up on the Home screen, select Settings > System > Languages & input > Virtual Keyboard and a series of settings will become available for your selection. 2�1�1 Gboard Slide horizontally to view all thumbnails of recently used applications.
  • Page 10: Text Editing

    2�2 Text editing You can edit the text you have entered� Phone call, Call log and Contacts ����� • Touch and hold or double tap the text you would like to edit. • Drag the tabs to change the highlighted selection. •...
  • Page 11 3�1�4 During a call International call To adjust the volume during a call, press the Volume up/down key. To dial an international call, touch and hold to enter “+”, then enter the international country prefix followed by the full phone number and finally touch Emergency call If your phone has network coverage, dial emergency number and touch to make an emergency...
  • Page 12 3�1�5 Managing multiple calls Calls Touch to forward your calls or access other voice call settings. With this phone you can handle multiple calls at the same time. Blocked numbers Swap calls Block the numbers you don’t want to receive calls or texts from them. When you accept two calls, touch the icon to switch between two lines.
  • Page 13: Contacts

    3�2 Contacts ���������������������������������������������������������������������� Touch to save Contacts enables quick and easy access to the people you want to reach. You can view and create contacts on your phone. Touch to select a picture for the contact. 3�2�1 Consult your Contacts To access this feature, swipe up on the Home screen, then select Contacts Touch to expand the label Touch to open menu options.
  • Page 14 3�2�5 Contacts importing, exporting, and sharing Set ringtone for a contact to open the options menu, touch Settings > Import/Export, From the Contacts screen, touch On the contact's detail screen, touch to set ringtone. then select to import/export contacts from/to your SIM card, phone, micro SD card, etc. Delete a contact Share a single contact or multiple contacts with others by sending the contact's vCard to them via Bluetooth, Gmail, etc.
  • Page 15: Messages

    Sending a multimedia message MMS enables you to send video clips, images, photos, animations, slides and sounds to other Messages �������������������������������������� compatible mobiles and e-mail addresses. An SMS will be converted to MMS automatically when media files (image, video, audio, slides, etc.) are attached or subject or email addresses are added.
  • Page 16: Adjust Message Settings

    4�3 Adjust message settings You can adjust a set of message settings. From the Messaging application screen, touch Camera ������������������������������������������ then Settings. • Notifications Mark the checkbox to display message notifications in the status bar. Your mobile phone is equipped with a camera and a camcorder for taking photos and shooting videos. •...
  • Page 17 • Save location information Touch to pause video recording and touch to continue. Touch to stop recording. The video will be automatically saved. Touch to turn on/off save location information when taking a picture. • Shutter sound Further operations when viewing a picture/video you have taken Switch the toggle to enable/disable shutter sound when taking a photo.
  • Page 18: Gmail

    • Touch to say something or enter the keyword you want to search for in the searching box and touch Gmail �������������������������������������������� To reply or forward emails • Reply As Google's web-based email service, Gmail is configured when you first set up your phone. Gmail When viewing an email, touch to reply to the sender of this mail.
  • Page 19 • Mute • Confirm before sending Touch to mute the email. Mark the checkbox and you will need to confirm before sending emails. • Snooze Touch an account and the following settings will display: Touch to set the notification of the email. •...
  • Page 20: Calendar & Alarm Clock

    7�2 Clock ���������������������������������������������������������������������������� Calendar & Alarm clock �������������������� Your mobile phone has a built-in clock. To access this function, swipe up on the Home screen, then touch Clock 7�1 Calendar ����������������������������������������������������������������������� 7�2�1 Alarm Use Calendar to keep track of important meetings, appointments, etc. From the Clock screen, touch Alarm to enter.
  • Page 21: Getting Connected

    > Bluetooth� • 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 about TCL Wi-Fi is turned on by default when you power on the phone for the first time.
  • Page 22: Connecting To A Computer

    8�3 Connecting to a computer • Touch to activate/deactivate this function. To make your phone more recognizable, you can change your phone name which is visible to others. With the USB cable, you can transfer media files and other files between your microSD card/internal storage and the computer.
  • Page 23: Connecting To Virtual Private Networks

    To rename or secure your portable hotspot To edit/delete a VPN When a Portable Wi-Fi hotspot is activated, you can change the name of your phone's Wi-Fi network To edit a VPN: (SSID) and secure its Wi-Fi network. • Swipe up on the Home screen. •...
  • Page 24: Google Applications

    9�5 Drive Google Drive is a file storage and synchronization service created by Google, which allows users to Google applications ����������������������� store files in cloud, share and edit files. Files in Drive are well kept and you can reach your files from any device by logging in to your Google Account.
  • Page 25: Settings

    Data usage is measured by your phone, and your provider may count differently. Please consider using a conservative limit. Settings �������������������������������������� 10�3�3 Airplane mode Use Airplane mode to simultaneously disable all wireless connections including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and more. To access this function, swipe up on the Home screen and then touch Settings You can also open Airplane mode by touching Airplane mode on the Quick setting bar or in phone You can also swipe down from the notification panel and touch options when long pressing Power key.
  • Page 26: Notifications

    10�8 Notifications • Others You can also set Device admin apps, Encryption & credentials, Screen pinning, etc. under Touch to manage apps notification. You can set permission of apps notification, the authority to show this menu. the notifications on the lock screen, etc. 10�13 Location 10�9...
  • Page 27: Accessibility

    10�19 Accessibility Use the Accessibility settings to configure any accessibility plug-ins you have installed on your phone. Making the most of your phone ����� 10�20 System • About phone 11�1 FOTA Upgrade View basic information for your phone such as model name, CPU, camera, resolution, etc. Using the FOTA Upgrade tool you can update your phone's software.
  • Page 28: Safety And Use

    If you are not sure of the type of power source required, consult your authorized understood that TCL Mobile and its Affiliates are not responsible for any use of the Accessed service provider or local power company. For a product that operates from battery power or Information or the results arising from such use, and that you use such information at your own risk.
  • Page 29 Road safety • Municipal waste disposal centers with specific bins for these types of equipment; Full attention must be given to driving at all times in order to reduce the risk of an accident. Using a • Collection bins at points of sale. phone while driving (even with a hands-free kit) may cause distraction and can lead to an accident.
  • Page 30 Electrical safety • Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or aerosols to clean the device or its accessories. • Do not paint your phone or its accessories Accessories  • Do not attempt to disassemble your phone or its accessories, only authorized personnel must •...
  • Page 31 Not all 911 emergency service providers can receive location information. Be prepared to  Mounting accessories report your precise location/address when calling 911. The device location cannot be Do not use the product on an unstable table, cart, stand, tripod, or bracket. Any mounting of the identified in all circumstances.
  • Page 32 For body worn operation, this phone has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines they generate. when used with the TCL Mobile Limited. Accessories supplied or designated for this product. Use of The wireless telephone industry has developed ratings to assist hearing device users in finding other accessories may not ensure compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines.
  • Page 33 Electronic Recycling (Within USA Only): requirements may not comply with RF exposure requirements and should be avoided. For more information on Electronic Recycling, please visit the TCL Electronic Recycling Program at Use only the supplied or an approved antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments https://www.tclusa.com/mobile/accessibility-compliance/electronic-recycling-program/.

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