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- Page 1 For more information on how to use the tablet, please go to tcl.com and download the complete user manual. Moreover, on the website you can also find answers to frequently asked questions.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Your device ..............4 Keys and connectors ........4 Getting started ..........7 Home screen ............8 Text input ..............16 Using the onscreen keyboard ......16 Text editing ............17 Contacts ..............18 Consult your Contacts ........18 Calendar, Clock, and Calculator ......23 Calendar ............23 Clock ..............25 Calculator............27... - Page 4 Gmail ..............33 Maps ..............34 YouTube .............34 Play Store ............34 Settings ...............35 Wi-Fi ..............35 Bluetooth ............36 Connection ............37 Home screen & lock screen ......41 NXTPAPER zone ..........42 Display ...............42 Sound..............42 Notifications ............43 Button & gestures ..........44 8.10 Advanced features..........44 8.11 Smart Manager ..........44 8.12 Security &...
- Page 5 8.20 Accessibility ............48 8.21 System ...............48 Making the most of your tablet ......50 FOTA Upgrade ..........50 10 Accessories ..............51 11 Troubleshooting ............52 12 Specifications ............58...
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Page 6: Your Device
Your device ......Keys and connectors Volume up/down NXTPAPER KEYS Front camera Power key Microphone Microphone Recent apps Back button button Home button Speaker 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 Power key • Press: Lock the screen/Light up the screen. • Press and hold: Show the popup menu to select from Power off/Restart/Aeroplane mode/Cast • Press and hold the Power key and Volume down key to take a screenshot. • Press and hold the Power key for at least 10 seconds to force reboot.
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Page 9: Getting Started
Getting started 1.2.1 Setting up 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 10: Home Screen
1.2.3 Powering off your tablet Press and hold the Power key until options appear, then select Power off. 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 button to switch to the Home screen. - Page 11 Auto-rotate screen From the app list, touch Settings > Display > Auto- rotate screen to enable the function. 1.3.1 Using the touchscreen Touch To access an application, touch it with your finger. Long press To enter the available options for an item, long press the item.
- Page 12 Pinch/Spread Place two fingers on the screen surface and draw them apart or together to scale an element on the screen in Photos. The tablet also supports one finger zooming in Photos. Double touch the screen to zoom in/out. Rotate Automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to landscape by turning the tablet sideways to have a better screen view.
- Page 13 Clear all notifications (ongoing notifications will remain) Quick Settings panel From the Quick Settings panel you can enable or disable functions or change modes by tapping the icons Touch to 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.
- Page 14 To lock tablet screen If your tablet remains inactive for a period of time, it will automatically lock the screen and enter sleep mode to save power. Go to Settings > Display > Sleep and select a screen timeout period. You can also manually lock the screen by pressing the Power key once.
- Page 15 1.3.4 Personalising your Home screen You can long press a folder, an application or a widget and drag the item to your preferred Home screen. 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.
- Page 16 1.3.5 Widgets and recently used applications Consult widgets Long press the empty area on the Home screen, then touch Widgets to display all widgets. 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 .
- Page 17 1.3.6 Volume adjustment Using the volume key By default, press the Volume key to adjust the Media volume. To mute the sound, press Volume Down key until the icon appears. Using the settings menu From the Home screen, touch Settings > Sound to set the volume for media, notification, alarm, etc.
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Page 18: Text Input
Text input ......... Using the onscreen keyboard Onscreen keyboard settings Go to Settings > System > keyboard, 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. You can adjust it by changing the settings (Touch Settings >... -
Page 19: Text Editing
Switch between symbol and numeric keyboard. Touch to switch between uppercase and lowercase letters. Touch to to open keyboard settings. Text editing You can edit the texts which you have entered. • Long press or double tap within the texts you want to edit. -
Page 20: 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. Consult your Contacts To see your contacts, touch from the App drawer. - Page 21 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. By scrolling up and down the screen, you can move from one field to another. When finished, touch this icon to save Touch to open available labels Select a picture or take a photo for the contact...
- Page 22 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. 3.1.3 Editing your contacts To edit contact information, touch in the contact details screen.
- Page 23 3.1.4 Importing, exporting and sharing contacts This tablet enables you to import contacts from your internal storage to your tablet, and export your tablet contacts via a .vcf file for sharing with others. To import contacts: From the Contacts screen, tap Fix & manage > Import from file, then select contacts file to import.
- Page 24 3.1.6 Synchronising contacts in multiple accounts Contacts, data or other information can be synchronised from multiple accounts, depending on the applications installed on your tablet. To add an account, touch Fix & manage from the contacts list and touch Settings > Accounts, or from the app list, then Settings >...
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Page 25: Calendar, Clock, And Calculator
Calendar, Clock, and Calculator ........ 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 corresponding icon to change the calendar view. - Page 26 • 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 icon to create the new event.
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Page 27: Clock
Clock Your tablet has a built-in clock. swipe up the Home screen, then touch Clock. 4.2.1 Clock To view the world clock, touch Clock on the Time screen. Touch to add a time zone. 4.2.2 Alarm From the Clock screen, touch Alarm to enter the Alarm screen. - Page 28 4.2.3 Timer From the Clock screen, touch Timer to enter the Timer screen. • Select the time. • Touch to start the countdown. Pause/play 4.2.4 Stopwatch From the Clock screen, touch Stopwatch to enter the Stopwatch screen. • Touch to start the Stopwatch. •...
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Page 29: Calculator
• Touch to delete the record. 4.2.5 Adjust Clock settings and then Settings to access Clock, Alarms, Touch Timer and Screensaver settings. Calculator To solve mathematical problems with Calculator, swipe up from the home screen, then touch Calculator. Touch to delete all at once. -
Page 30: Multimedia Applications
Multimedia applications ..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. View the photos or videos you have taken Switch between front and rear camera Take a photo Change to video mode... -
Page 31: 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 32 Select photos for further operation. Working with pictures Find the picture you want to work on, and touch the picture to enter the full-screen picture view. Touch to share the picture. Touch to delete this picture. to use Google lens to analyze the photo and deliver search results.
- Page 33 On Photos screen, long press a picture or video to activate batch operation mode, then touch videos/ pictures you want to work with. Touch to delete selected files. Touch to share selected files.
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Page 34: Others
Others ........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. Other applications The previous applications in this section are preinstalled on your tablet. To read a brief introduction of the preinstalled 3rd party applications, refer to the leaflet provided with the tablet. -
Page 35: 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 36: Maps
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 37: 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 •... -
Page 38: Bluetooth
• Touch Settings > Wi-Fi. • Touch Add network. • Enter the name of the network and any required network information. • Touch CONNECT. To forget a Wi-Fi network The following steps prevent automatic connections to networks which you no longer wish to use. •... -
Page 39: Connection
• Touch Settings > 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 40 8.3.2 Tethering To share your tablet's data connection via USB and Bluetooth, go to Settings > Connection > Tethering to activate these functions. 8.3.3 Data usage Touch Settings > Connection > Data usage, you can check the total data usage every day, and the data usage of every App.
- Page 41 The VPN is added to the list on the VPN settings screen. Before adding a VPN, you should set a screen lock for your tablet. To edit/delete a VPN To edit a VPN: • Touch Settings > Connection > VPN. •...
- Page 42 8.3.7 With the USB cable, you can transfer media files and other files between your internal storage and a computer. Touch Settings > Connection > USB connection, select Transfer files or Transfer photos (PTP). 8.3.8 Printing Touch Printing to activate Print services. You can select your Default print service or choose Add service.
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Page 43: Home Screen & Lock Screen
Home screen & lock screen Wallpapers & style: you can choose the default pictures or use photos as wallpaper. Home settings: you can set Home screen style, Home screen grid. Enable or disable Fill empty cells, that is, when apps are removed the empty cells will be filled automatically. -
Page 44: Nxtpaper Zone
After unlocking, go directly to last used screen. Note, this need you to add a face unlock. NXTPAPER zone Touch to change the NXTPAPER mode. Display In this menu, you can adjust your screen brightness, select screen display mode such as dark mode, eye comfort mode, set sleep time, font size, etc. -
Page 45: Notifications
• Do not disturb: you can turn this mode on as scheduled, then notifications will be silenced (except for alarms), and the tablet will not wake up when the screen is off. • Headset mode: ringtone will only be heard from headset if it is plugged in. -
Page 46: Button & Gestures
Button & gestures In this menu, you can set gestures for quick and convenient operations. 8.10 Advanced features • Health care: when you are using device with unhealthy habits. a reminder will be sent to you. • Portrait centred: during a video call, the front camera will automatically adjust to keep the portrait in the centre of the picture. -
Page 47: Security & Privacy
8.12 Security & privacy App security • Google Play Protect: Play Protect regularly checks your apps and tablets for harmful behavior. You will be notified of any security risks found. Device unlock • Screen lock: Choose screen lock such as None, Swipe, Pattern (draw an unlock pattern), Pin (set a PIN), Password (set a password). -
Page 48: Location
• 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. Others You can also set Health Connect, Device admin apps, Encryption &... -
Page 49: Safety & Emergency
8.14 Safety & emergency Emergency Location Service: Turn this feature on, your device can automatically send its location to emergency and response partners when you call or text an emergency number. Earthquake alerts: Turn this feature on. When an earthquake is detected nearby, you will get an alert with the initial estimated magnitude and distance from your location. -
Page 50: Digital Wellbeing And Parental Controls
8.18 Digital Wellbeing and parental controls In this menu you can find how much time you have spent on the tablet and even on each app. You can customise the time limit for using the tablet so that have a healthy and balanced life. In addition, parents are able to restrict their children's usage time to manage their browsing habits. - Page 51 8.21.3 Languages Touch to configure language settings. 8.21.4 keyboard Touch to the Spell checker, pointer speed, etc.. 8.21.5 Date & time Use Date & time settings to customise your preferences for how date and time are displayed. 8.21.6 Backup Turn on to back up your tablet’s settings and other application data to Google servers.
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Page 52: 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 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. -
Page 53: Accessories
Accessories ......Standard accessories 1. Charger 2. USB Cable 3.Quick Start Guide • Accessories depend on countries. -
Page 54: 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 55 • 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 56 My tablet can't charge properly • Make sure that you are using the TCL charger that comes with the tablet. • If your tablet has a removable battery, make sure that your battery is inserted properly and clean the battery contact if it’s dirty. It must be inserted before plugging in the charger.
- Page 57 I can't use the features described in the manual • Check with your operator to make sure that your subscription includes this service. • Make sure that this feature doesn't require an TCL accessory. I can't connect my tablet to my computer •...
- Page 58 • Make sure that the two tablets are within Bluetooth’s detection range. The battery drains too fast • Make sure that you follow the complete charge time (minimum 120 minutes). • After a partial charge, the battery level indicator may not be exact. Wait for at least 20 minutes after removing the charger to obtain an exact indication.
- Page 59 After a factory data reset is performed, I can't use my tablet without entering Google account credentials • After a reset is performed, you must enter the original Google account credentials that were used on this tablet. • If you don’t remember your Google account credentials, complete Google account recovery procedures.
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Page 60: Specifications
Specifications ...... Processor : MTK Helio G99 Platform : Android 14 Memory : 256GB ROM + 8GB RAM Dimensions (LxWxT) : 322.41*222.02*6.95 mm Weight : 750g Display : 2400*1600 Connectivity : • Bluetooth BT5.0 • Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac • USB Type C Camera : •... - Page 61 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 the carrier exclusively.
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Can I use traditional keyboard and mouse with TCL Nxtpaper 14?
Yes, you can use a traditional keyboard and mouse with the TCL NXTPAPER 14 by using a USB Type-C to USB Type-A adapter, such as the BoxWave PortChanger, which enables compatibility with standard USB devices.
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