Getting Started; Home Screen - TCL 40T User Manual

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Getting started

1�2�1 Set up
Installing or removing the SIM card and microSD
Your phone already has a SIM card installed. If you need to change or remove your SIM card, follow
the steps below.
 Use the provided SIM pin to open the SIM tray.
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 To install SIM/microSD card, place the SIM/microSD
SIM card tray and then slide it into its slot.
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 To remove SIM/microSD card, push up on the chip side of the cards inside the SIM tray.
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Charging the battery
It is advised that you fully charge your battery before first use (
phone and an outlet. 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 your phone; switch off Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth or background-
running applications when not in use; reduce the backlight time, etc.
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card with the chip facing down into the
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1�2�2 Power your phone on/off
To turn your phone on, press and hold the Power/Lock button until the screen turns on.
To turn your phone off, press both the Power/Lock button and Volume up button at the same time,
then tap Power off on the screen when it appears.
1�2�3 Set up your phone for the first time
The first time you power on the phone, you'll be prompted to choose your language, Vision settings,
select a network, Date and time zone, log in to your Google Account and setup Google services.
Finally, select a screen lock option such as fingerprint, face unlock, or Set a PIN, Pattern or Password.
You may also skip this step and complete the setup at a later time.
Do not leave your PIN/password or pattern, with your phone. Store this information in a safe place
when not in use.
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Home screen

You can bring all of the items (applications, shortcuts, folders and widgets) you use most frequently to
your Home screen for quick access. Tap the Home
Status bar
• Status/notification indicators
• Drag down to open the Notification panel.
Tap an icon to open an application, folder, etc.
Favorite Applications tray
• Tap to open the application.
• Touch and hold to move or change applications.
The Home screen is provided in an extended format to allow more space for adding applications,
shortcuts, etc. Slide the Home screen horizontally to get a complete view.
key to get instant access to the Home screen.
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