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Cellulari e Smartphone For more information on how to use the phone, please go to tcl.com and download the complete user manual. The website will also provide you with answers to frequently asked questions.
> Status > Serial number or IMEI on the phone itself. Apps and features ..................27 Obtaining warranty service Phone ....................27 First follow the advice in this guide or go to www.tcl.com/global/en/service- support-mobile.html. Then check hotlines and repair centre information through Contacts ....................32 www.tcl.com/global/en/service-support-mobile/hotline&service-center.html Messages .....................
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Fingerprint sensor Power key (right of the device) Camera Back flash • 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.
Getting started You must insert your SIM card to make phone calls. You do not need to power off your phone before inserting or removing the SIM card as this phone supports hot swap. Setting up Your phone only supports nano-SIM cards. Do not attempt to insert other SIM types;...
Home screen Slide/Swipe You can bring all the items (applications, shortcuts, folders and widgets) you love Slide the screen to scroll up and down the applications, images, and web pages. or use most frequently to your Home screen for quick access. Touch the Home You can slide the screen horizontally too.
Lock/Unlock your screen Touch to access Settings, where you can set more items. To protect your phone and privacy, you can lock the screen with a pattern, PIN, password, fingerprint or face. To create a screen unlock pattern, touch Settings > Security & biometrics > Screen lock.
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Widgets and recently used applications Use Face unlock • From the app list, touch Settings > Security & biometrics > Face unlock. Consult widgets Before using the face unlock, you need to set a pattern/PIN/password. Touch and hold the empty area in the Home screen, then touch Widgets to display • Hold your phone 20-50 cm from your face.
Text input Volume adjustment Using the Onscreen Keyboard Onscreen Keyboard settings Touch Settings > System > Language & input, touch the Virtual keyboard you want to set up and a series of settings will become available. Adjust the Onscreen Keyboard orientation Turn the phone sideways or upright to adjust the onscreen keyboard orientation.
Text editing Multimedia applications You can edit text which you have entered. • Touch and hold or double touch within the text you want to edit. Camera ............• Drag the tabs to change the amount of text to edit. • The following options will appear: Cut, Copy, and Share.
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To take a photo Select filter Flash mode The screen acts as the viewfinder. First, position the object or landscape in the viewfinder, touch the screen to focus if necessary. Touch to capture. The Touch to turn on/off the camera flash photo will be automatically saved.
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• PRO: Pro camera mode lets you fine-tune parameters and gives you full control • Save location information: Turn on to tag photos and videos with your over ISO, WB exposure time, aperture, shutter speed and so on. location. This option is available when the GPS location service is enabled. STOP MOTION: Capture a number of photos of a certain scene, then convert • Shutter sound: Touch to turn on/off shutter sound when capturing.
Working with pictures Gallery ............You can work with pictures by rotating or cropping them, sharing them with friends, setting them as a contact photo or wallpaper, etc. Gallery acts as a media player for you to view photos and play videos. In addition, a set of further operations to pictures and videos are available for selection.
Album management Music ............. When there are many pictures and videos, you can manage your albums for convenient viewing. You can play music files stored on your phone or microSD card. • Create an album To play a music file, swipe up on the Home screen, then touch Music to create and name a new album.
Apps and features Phone ............Making a call Touch and hold to access voicemail To make a call, touch in the Favourites tray. View contact's detailed information Enter the desired number from the dial pad and touch to place the call or select a contact from Contacts or Call logs by sliding or touching tabs, then make the call.
Answering or rejecting a call During a call To adjust the volume during a call, press the Volume up/down key. When you receive a call: • Press ANSWER, or swipe up the icon to answer; End the current call. • Press DECLINE, or swipe down the icon to reject;...
To avoid accidental operation of the touchscreen during a call, the screen Contacts ............will be locked automatically when you put the cellphone close to your ear; and it will be unlocked when the cellphone is taken away from your ear. Contacts enables quick and easy access to the contact you want to reach.
Adding a contact Using the Quick contact panel Touch a contact to open the Quick contact panel. 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.
Accounts Contacts, data or other information can be synchronised from multiple accounts, depending on the applications installed on your phone. To add an account, touch from the contacts list and touch Settings > Accounts > Add account, or from the home screen, touch Settings > Accounts > Add account.
Manage messages Calendar ............When receiving a message, will appear on the Status bar as a notification. Drag down the Status bar to open the Notification panel. Touch the new message Use Calendar to keep track of important meetings, appointments, etc. to open and read it.
Timer Clock.............. From the Clock screen, touch Timer to enter. Your mobile phone has a built-in clock. To view the current time, swipe up the Home screen, then touch Clock, or tap time on the Home screen to access it. Alarm From the Clock screen, touch Alarm to enter.
For more options about Currency and Unit conversion • Touch to share. Touch to delete digits one by one Adjust Clock settings TCL apps Touch to access Clock and Alarm settings. NXTVISION ..................NXTVISION provides image enhancement, video & game enhancement and other screen functions, helping your screen to come alive with a wonderful visually enhanced experience.
Other applications YouTube YouTube is an online video-sharing application where users can upload, view, The previous applications in this section are preinstalled on your phone. To and share videos. Available content includes video clips, TV clips, music videos, download and install more 3rd party applications, use the Google Play Store and other content such as video blogging, short original videos, and educational application.
• On the Wi-Fi screen, touch the name of the saved network. • Touch FORGET in the dialog that opens. You are recommended to use TCL Bluetooth headsets, which have been tested and proved compatible with your phone. You can go to https://www.tcl.com for...
Super Bluetooth Data usage Once two or more BT devices are connected, Super Bluetooth will be enabling The first time you turn on your phone with your SIM card inserted, it will automatically you to adjust the volume and audio balance of each BT device, and calibrate a configure your network service: 2G, 3G, 4G or 5G.
To edit/delete a VPN The functions above may incur additional network charges from your network operator. Extra fees may also be charged in roaming areas. To edit a VPN: Private DNS • Touch Settings > Connected devices > VPN. • The VPNs you have added are listed. Touch the icon next to the VPN you Touch to select private DNS mode.
Printing Refresh rate Touch Printing to activate Print services. You can select your Default print Touch to select screen refresh rate mode, 60HZ Refresh rate, 90HZ Refresh rate service. or Smart refresh state. In Display, you can also set Font size, Auto-rotate screen, Status bar & notch, Home screen &...
Button & gestures Smart App Recommend After connecting headset or speakers, recommend suitable applications on the System navigation launcher according to your habits. Select your favourite navigation button layout. One-handed mode Gestures Reduce the display area of the screen and operate your phone with one hand. This function can be accessed in the Quick Settings panel by touching the To set some gestures for convenient use, such as flip to mute, 3 fingers screenshot, icon.
TCL Account Smart Lock Smart Lock keeps your device unlocked when it's safe with you and locked when TCL Account provides users with a management service for TCL devices and it detects that it's been put down. apps. App lock 4.17 Accounts...
4.20 Accessibility Regulatory & safety Touch to view product information such as Product model, Manufacturer name, Use the Accessibility settings to configure any accessibility plug-ins you have Manufacturer address, IMEI, CU reference, Bluetooth Declaration ID, etc. installed on your phone. User Experience Improvement Programme 4.21 System Touch to join the User Experience Improvement Programme so we can continue...
Making the most of your phone Troubleshooting Before contacting the service centre, here are some instructions to help you FOTA upgrade troubleshoot your device: Use the FOTA (Firmware Over The Air) upgrade to update your phone's software. • For optimal operation, fully charge the battery. To access updates, from the app list, touch Settings >...
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My phone can't charge properly • Check your subscription status with your operator (credit, SIM card valid, etc.). • Make sure that you are using the TCL charger that comes with the phone. • Make sure that you have not barred outgoing calls.
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My callers can't leave messages on my voicemail The battery drains too fast • Contact your network operator to check service availability. • Make sure that you follow the complete charge time (minimum 3.5 hours). • After a partial charge, the battery level indicator may not be exact. Wait for at I can't access my voicemail least 20 minutes after removing the charger to obtain an exact indication.
The 5150-5350 MHz band is restricted to indoor use only for the following • Quick Guide countries: • Product safety information leaflet • Accessories depend on countries. • Only use the TCL batteries, chargers, and accessories included along with your device. UK (NI) Third countries...
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