Table of Contents Your Device .....................3 Overview ....................3 Setting up your phone ................6 Power on your phone................8 Power off your phone ................9 Home Screen ..................9 Phone call ....................10 Making a Call ..................10 Answering or rejecting a call ...............12 Hang up a call ..................12 Contacts ....................13 Add a Contact ..................13 View a Contact ..................13...
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Tools ......................20 Recorder ....................20 Calendar ....................20 Clock ....................22 Note ....................24 Calculator ....................24 File manager ..................25 Wireless & networks ................26 Airplane mode ..................26 Mobile network ...................26 Wi-Fi ....................27 Bluetooth ...................28 Personalize Your Phone .................29 Language ....................29 Change font size .................29 Date & Time ..................29 Sounds ....................30 Wallpaper, Brightness and Screen Timeout ........30 Security ....................32...
Your Device Overview Headset Connector Camera Volume Key External display Charging Port Microphone...
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① Left Soft Key • Press: to access Notifications ② Call Key • Make a call • Press: Enter call log (from Idle screen) ③ Favorite Contacts • Press: Access Favorite Contacts...
Setting up your phone Your phone already has a NANO SIM card installed. MicroSD cards (up to 128GB) may be purchased separately. NOTE: Power off the device before opening the back cover to install a microSD or replace the NANO SIM card. Step 1.
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To remove the SIM card or microSD card, press down on the small plastic tab ( ① ), then slide out the card ( ② ). Do not use force or any sharp objects. Step 4. Re-install the battery by aligning the gold contact points of the battery with the gold contact points of the device.
Step 6. Charge your phone fully before turning it on and starting the set up process. Insert the small end of the charging cable into the charger port on the phone. Insert the other end of the cable into your wall charger and plug it into a wall outlet.
• Select and set Accessibility options, then press the Right Soft Key to done. Press the Left Soft Key to skip. • Turn on/off Location, press the Right Soft Key to the next step. • Press the Center Soft Key to the next step.
Phone call Making a Call Dial the desired number then press the Call Key or the Center Soft Key to make the call. If you make a mistake, you can delete the incorrect digits by pressing the Back/ Delete Key Press the Left Soft Press the Right Soft to show...
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Make a call from Contacts From the Home screen, press the Center Soft Key > Contacts, or press the to enter Favorites contacts. Choose the contact you want to dial, press the Call Key to call. Making an emergency call If your phone has network coverage, dial emergency number and press the Call to make an emergency call.
Answering or rejecting a call During an incoming call: • Open the flip to answer. Settings > Call settings > Answer options > Flip open is default select. Otherwise, • Press the Center Soft Key or Call Key to answer. •...
Contacts ........Contacts enables quick and easy access to the contact you want to reach. From the Home screen, press the Center Soft Key and select Contacts enter Contact list, or press the Favorites key to enter Favorites contacts list. Add a Contact On the contacts list screen, press the Right Soft Key to access Options >...
Press the Right Soft Key to access Options: • Call: Call the contact number. • Set as favorite : Add the contact as a Favorite number. You can view it in Contacts > Favorites. After added, the menu shows Remove from favorite. •...
Delete Contacts On the contacts list screen, press the Right Soft Key to access Options > Delete, and then press the Right Soft Key to delete. Available Options From the contacts list, press the Right Soft Key to show more options. Select contacts Use the Navigation Key to select multi contacts, then press the Right Soft Key to Delete or Share the contacts.
Messages ........Use the messaging feature to send and receive text (SMS) and multimedia (MMS) messages. Sending a Text Message From the Home screen, press the Message Key or press the Center Soft and select Messages • Press the Left Soft Key to write a new message.
Inputting Text There are different ways to enter text to create contacts, write emails or send messages. You may choose from the different methods by pressing the key and alternate between: • Abc (sentence case), abc (lower case), or ABC (caps lock case): with this mode you must press each key multiple times to create each letter.
E-Mail .......... Setup Email Access E-Mail by pressing the Center Soft Key from the Home screen and select Tools > Email Select one of the Email providers and press Center Soft Key to continue. • Enter your email address of the account you want to setup. •...
Camera ........Your mobile phone features a Camera and a Video app to take photos and shoot videos. Access the Camera To access the Camera app, press the Center Soft Key from the Home screen, select Camera and press the Center Soft Key Take a picture Position the object or landscape in the screen, and press the Center Soft Key to take the photo.
Tools ..........Recorder To access the Recorder app, press the Center Soft Key from the Home screen, select Tools > Recorder and press the Center Soft Key • Press the Center Soft Key to start recording. • Press the Center Soft Key to Stop, or press the Left Soft Key to Pause/ Resume.
Day view Weekly view Monthly view Creating new events Press the Left Soft Key to add new events from any Calendar view. • Fill in new event information. • If it is a whole-day event, you can select All-day event. •...
Clock Your mobile phone features a Clock app with an Alarm, Timer, Stopwatch and World clock function. To access the Clock app, press the Center Soft Key from the Home screen, select Tools > Clock and press the Center Soft Key Alarm From the Tools screen, press the left or right of the Navigation key to switch to Alarm screen.
Timer From the Alarm screen, press the right of the Navigation key to enter the Timer screen. Press the Left Soft Key and the Navigation key to edit hour, minute and second. press the Center Soft Key to confirm. When finished, press the Center Soft Key to start the Timer.
Note To access the Note app, press the Center Soft Key from the Home screen, select Tools > Note and press the Center Soft Key • Press the Left Soft Key to add note, enter contents then press the Center Soft Key to Save.
File manager To access this app, press the Center Soft Key from the Home screen, select Tools > File manager and press the Center Soft Key File manager displays all data stored on the phone and the microSD card, including applications, media files downloaded from Browser or other locations; videos, pictures or audios you have captured;...
Wireless & networks ......From the Home screen, press the Center Soft Key and select Settings > Wireless & networks. Airplane mode When Airplane mode is on, all wireless connections are disabled simultaneously, including Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. • Press the Center Soft Key to enter Airplane mode.
Data roaming access If you don’t need to transmit data on other operators’ mobile networks, disable Data roaming to avoid incurring significant roaming charges. Network operators The first time you turn on your phone with your SIM card inserted, it will automatically configure your network service: 2G, 3G, or 4G.
Bluetooth Bluetooth allows your phone to exchange data (videos, images, music, etc.) with other Bluetooth devices within a close range such as another phone, computer, printer, headset, car kit, etc. Press the Center Soft Key to enter Bluetooth. • Press the Left Soft Key to turn on Bluetooth.
Personalize Your Phone ....Language Your device can be operated using English or Spanish. To change the language: • From the Home screen, press the Center Soft Key , select Settings > Phone settings > Languages. • Press the Navigation Key to select the desired languages preference. •...
Sounds To adjust Volume: • Press the Volume Up/Down button that is located on the right side of the device to adjust the Alerts sounds volume. • From the Home screen, press the Center Soft Key , select Settings > Sound &...
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To adjust Screen timeout • From the Home screen, press the Center Soft Key , select Settings > Display > Display backlight. • Select when you would like your screen to turn off, then press the Center Soft to confirm.
Security 10.1 Lock/Unlock your screen To protect your phone and privacy, you can lock the phone screen by creating a password. • From the Home screen, press the Center Soft Key , select Settings > Phone settings > Security > Screen lock. •...
Software Update To access Software updates, follow the steps below: • Connect your device to a Wi-Fi network and make sure it has a strong data connection. • Ensure your battery is fully charged before starting the software update. Your device’s current battery level can be found on your device under Settings >...
Safety and Precautions This product meets applicable national SAR limits of 1.6 W/kg. The specific maximum SAR values can be found in the “Radio Waves” 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 requirements.
12.1 Safety and use We recommend that you read this chapter carefully before using your mobile phone. The manufacturer disclaims any liability for damage, which may result as a consequence of improper use or use contrary to the instructions contained herein. TRAFFIC SAFETY: Given that studies show that using a mobile phone while driving a vehicle constitutes a real risk, even when the hands-free kit is used (car kit, headset...),...
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• Do not paint it. • Use only batteries, battery chargers, and accessories which are recommended by TCL Communication Ltd. and its affiliates and are compatible with your phone model. TCL Communication Ltd. and its affiliates disclaim any liability for damage caused by the use of other chargers or batteries.
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Batteries must be disposed of in accordance with locally applicable environmental regulations. Only use the battery for the purpose for which it was designed. Never use damaged batteries or those not recommended by TCL Communication Ltd. and/or its affiliates. This symbol on your phone, the battery, and the accessories means that these products must be taken to collection points at the end of their life: •...
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Battery Recycling TCL partners with Call2Recycle® to offer a safe and convenient battery recycling program. For more information on our Battery Recycling Program, please visit the USA and Canada at https://www.tcl.com/us/en/mobile/accessibility-compliance/tcl-mobile-...
12.2 Radio Waves THIS MOBILE PHONE MEETS THE GOVERNMENT’S REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES. Your mobile phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radiofrequency (RF) energy. These limits are part of comprehensive guidelines and establish permitted levels of RF energy for the general population.
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SAR compliance for body-worn operation is based on a separation distance of 15 mm between the unit and the human body. Carry this device at least 15 mm away from your body to ensure RF exposure level compliant or lower to the reported level.
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Note that any data shared with TCL Communication Technology Holdings Limited. is stored in accordance with applicable data protection legislation. For these purposes TCL Communication Technology Holdings Limited.
Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by TCL Communication Technology Holdings Limited. and its affiliates is under licence. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
TCL Communication Technology Holding Limited. 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.
For information on warranty of your device, visit the USA and Canada websites at https://support.tcl.com/us-mobile-product-downloads/614427 WARNING: Cancer and Reproduction Harm - www.P65Warmings.ca.gov. Electronic Information For more information on Electronic Recycling: 1) Visit TCL Electronic Recycling Program website at https://www.tcl.com/us/en/ mobile/accessibility-compliance/tcl-mobile-electronic-recycling-program.html/ 2) Call TCL US Customer Support at 1-855-224-4228.
Troubleshooting ........ Before contacting the service center, follow the instructions below: • You are advised to fully charge ( ) the battery for optimal operation. • Avoid storing large amounts of data in your phone as this may affect its performance.
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My phone cannot connect to the Internet • Check that the IMEI number (press *#06#) is the same as the one printed on your warranty card or box. • Make sure that the internet access service of your SIM card is available. •...
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I cannot find my contacts • Make sure your SIM card is not broken. • Make sure your SIM card is inserted properly. • Import all contacts stored in SIM card to phone. The sound quality of the calls is poor •...
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SIM card PIN locked • Contact your service provider to obtain the PUK code (Personal Unblocking Key). I am unable to download new files • Make sure there is sufficient phone memory for your download. • Check your subscription status with your service provider. The phone cannot be detected by others via Bluetooth •...
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