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Note: This is a user manual for TCL 9469X. There may be certain differences between the user manual description and the Tablet’s operation, depending on the software release of your tablet or specific operator services. Help Refer to the following resources to get more FAQ,...
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Then check hotlines and repair centre information. For more information about limited warranty, please go to https:/ /www.tcl.com/global/en/warranty Viewing legal information On the tablet, go to Settings > My device > Legal information. Viewing information about energy labelling For detailed information about energy label, please go to www.xxx...
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Table of Contents Your device ..............4 Keys and connectors ........4 Accessibility ............. 7 Getting started ..........8 Home screen ............9 Text input ..............17 Using the onscreen keyboard ......17 Text editing ............18 Contacts..............19 Contacts ............19 Calendar, Clock, and Calculator ......24 Calendar ............24 Clock ..............25 Calculator ............27...
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Maps ..............36 YouTube .............36 Play Store ............36 Settings ............... 38 My device ............38 Wi-Fi ..............38 Bluetooth ............40 Connections .............41 Home screen & lock screen ......45 NXTPAPER zone ..........46 Display ...............48 Sound..............49 Notifications ............50 8.10 Smart Manager ..........51 8.11 Storage ..............51 8.12 Apps ..............51 8.13 Advanced features..........51 8.14 Security &...
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8.21 System ...............58 Making the most of your tablet ......60 FOTA Upgrade ..........60 10 Troubleshooting ............61 11 Specifications ............67 12 Battery ................69...
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Your device ......Keys and connectors Volume up/down Microphone Power key NXTPAPER Key Front camera Speaker Speaker USB-C port...
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Flash/Flashlight Rear camera Power/Lock key • Press: Lock the screen/Light up the screen. • Press and hold the Power key and Volume Up key to show the popup menu Power off/ Restart. • Press and hold the Power key and Volume down key to take a screenshot.
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NXTPAPER Key • The Key has an LED light effect when pressed. • Press once to choose and enable a NXTPAPER mode: Regular Mode, Color Paper Mode, or Ink Paper Mode. • Press and hold to switch between NXTPAPER modes. •...
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Accessibility Press Volume Up and Volume down keys simultaneously for 3s to activate the accessibility features. Turn on hearing assistance, go to Settings > Accessibility > Downloaded apps > TalkBack. Hearing assistance is based on TalkBack technology, a gesture-based screen reader that lets you use the device without looking at the screen.
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Getting started 1.3.1 Setting up Your new tablet is partially charged. Charge the battery with the included USB-C cable. 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.
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• Don’t use or place your device in extreme temperatures. Extreme temperatures, whether too high or too low, can accelerate battery degradation and reduce its overall lifespan. For optimal performance, the manufacturer’s recommended operating temperature range is 0°C (32°F) to 40°C (104°F). •...
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Battery capacity and usage hours may vary depending on device settings and usage patterns. Note: For environmental reasons this package may not include a charger, depending on the device you purchased. This device can be powered with most USB power adapters and a cable with USB Type-C plug. To correctly charge your device you can use any charger as long as it meets all applicable standards for safety of information technology equipment and office...
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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. Back • Swipe from the left or right edge of the screen and an arrow pops out, then release to return to the previous screen.
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• Status/Notification indicators • Swipe down to open the Notification panel. Favorite tray applications • Tap the icon to open the application. • Long press to move or remove applications. Auto-rotate screen From the app list, tap Settings > Display > Auto-rotate screen to enable the function.
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Slide/Swipe Slide the screen to scroll up and down the applications, images, and web pages. You can slide the screen horizontally too. Flick Similar to swiping, flicking is a lighter and quicker stroke. Pinch/Spread Place two fingers on the screen surface and draw them apart or together to scale an element on the screen.
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Swipe down the status bar to view notifications and swipe down again to enter the Quick settings panel. Swipe up to close it. Notification panel Swipe down the Status bar to open the Notification panel and Quick Settings panel as well. Clear all notifications (ongoing notifications will remain)
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1.4.3 Locking and unlocking your screen To protect your tablet and privacy, you can lock the tablet with a pattern, PIN, password, or registered face key. To create a screen unlock pattern • From the Home screen, tap Settings > Security & privacy >...
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Swipe up to unlock the screen 1.4.4 Personalizing 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.
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Create folders To improve the organization of shortcuts or applications on the Home screen and the Favorite tray, you can add them to a folder by stacking one item on top of another. To rename a folder, open it and tap the folder’s title bar to input the new name.
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Tap one thumbnail and slide it up to close an application. Tap Clear all at the bottom of screen to close all the running applications. 1.4.6 Volume adjustment Using the volume key Press the Volume key to adjust the volume. To activate the silent mode, press the Volume down key until the tablet is silent.
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Text input ......... Using the onscreen keyboard Onscreen keyboard settings Go to Settings > System > Keyboard, tap the keyboard you want to set up 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.
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Press to switch between "abc/ABC" mode; Switch between symbol and numeric keyboard. Text editing You can edit the texts which you have entered. • Long press or double tap within the texts you want to edit. • Drag the tabs to change the selected texts. •...
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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 synchronize them with your Gmail contacts or other applications. 3.1.1 Consult your Contacts To see your contacts, tap from the App drawer.
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Deleted contacts will also be removed from other applications on the tablet or web the next time you synchronize your tablet. 3.1.2 Adding a contact in the contact list to create a new contact. You are required to enter the contact's name and other contact information.
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To remove a contact from favorites, tap on the contact details screen. 3.1.3 Editing your contacts To edit contact information, tap in the contact details screen. When finished, tap Save to save. 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.
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Tap and hold a contact you want to share, Tap Share on contact details screen, and then select the application to perform this action. 3.1.5 Displaying contacts Go to Organize > Settings > Sort By > First name or Last name to sort the contacts list. Within the Name format menu, select to view contact names by First name first or Last name first.
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You can remove an account and all associated information from the tablet. From the list of accounts, tap the account to delete and select Remove Account on the next screen. Auto-sync When activated, changes to information on the tablet or online will be automatically synchronized with each other.
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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 tap Calendar. 4.1.1 Multimode view You can display the Calendar by Schedule, Day, Week, or Month.
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To quickly create an event from the Week view screens, tap an empty spot to select a target area which will then turn , then tap the icon to create the new event. 4.1.3 To delete or edit an event To delete or edit an event, tap the event to enter its details screen.
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to add a time zone. 4.2.2 Alarm From the Clock screen, tap Alarm to enter the Alarm screen. to enable the alarm. to add a new alarm. Tap a currently existing alarm to enter the alarm editing screen. to delete the selected alarm. 4.2.3 Timer From the Clock screen, tap Timer to enter the Timer...
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4.2.4 Stopwatch From the Clock screen, tap Stopwatch to enter the Stopwatch screen. • Tap to start the Stopwatch. • Tap to show a list of records according to the updated time. • Tap to pause the total and lap times. Tap to restart.
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Multimedia applications ..Camera To take a photo or video, tap from the Home screen. Time-lapse: Set a time-lapse time and take photos only after the time-lapse ends. Select filter Flash mode Touch to turn on/off the camera flash WARNING: Keep a safe distance when using the flash. Do not point the flash toward people’s or animals’...
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AI scene detection Picture size Touch to access settings Spread fingers apart to zoom in, or pinch fingers together to zoom out View the photos or videos you have taken Switch between front and rear camera Take a photo VIDEO Change to video mode To take a photo to capture.
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To take a video Tap VIDEO to change the camera mode to video, then to start video recording. You can also tap the left icon to take a picture during video recording. to pause video recording and tap continue. Tap to stop recording.
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Working with pictures Find the picture you want to work on and tap the picture to enter the full-screen picture view. to share the picture. to delete this picture. to use Google lens to analyze the photo and deliver search results. select Use as to set the picture as Contact photo or Wallpaper.
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On Photos screen, long press a picture or video to activate batch operation mode, then tap videos/ pictures you want to work with. Tap to delete selected files. Tap to share selected files.
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Support Center Support Center helps you to learn more about Hot FAQs, operation instructions, troubleshooting, etc. You can also feedback your comments to us through it.
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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.
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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.
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In Play Store, search for the app you need, download it and then follow the installation guide to install the app. You can also uninstall, update an app, and manage your downloads.
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Settings ......... To go to Settings, swipe up from the Home screen and tap Settings. You can also swipe down from the notification panel and tap My device View specifications for your tablet, including the device software version, Android OS version, CPU type, camera, and storage.
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4. Tap a Wi-Fi network to connect to it. If the network you selected is secured, you are required to enter a password or other credentials (you should contact the network operator for details). When finished, tap CONNECT. To add a Wi-Fi network When Wi-Fi is on, you can add new Wi-Fi networks according to your preference.
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Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communication technology that you can use to exchange data, or connect to other Bluetooth devices for various uses. To turn on Bluetooth 1. Tap Settings > Bluetooth. 2. Turn on Bluetooth Your device name and other available devices will appear on screen.
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5. If the pairing is successful, your tablet will be connected to the device. To unpair from a Bluetooth device 1. Tap beside the device you want to unpair. 2. Tap FORGET to confirm. Connections 8.4.1 Airplane mode Turn on Airplane mode to simultaneously disable all wireless connections including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and more.
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8.4.4 Virtual private networks (VPNs) allow you to connect to the resources inside a secured local network from outside that network. VPNs are commonly deployed by corporations, schools, and other institutions so that their users can access local network resources when not inside that network, or when connected to a wireless network.
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• In the dialog that opens, enter any requested credentials and tap CONNECT. To disconnect from a VPN: • Tap the VPN you want to disconnect from. In the dialog that opens, tap DISCONNECT. To edit/delete a VPN To edit a VPN: •...
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Note: Connect your device to a Wi-Fi network before using Cast. 8.4.7 With the USB cable, you can transfer media files and other files between your internal storage and a computer. Go to Settings > Connection > USB, select Transfer files or Transfer photos (PTP). 8.4.8 Printing Tap Printing to activate Print services.
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Home screen & lock screen Access wallpaper, style options, and shortcuts for your Home and Lock screens. Home settings: Set your preferred Home screen style and grid size. Customize how App icon badges display notifications associated with the app. Enable or disable Fill empty cells, that is, when apps are removed the empty cells will be filled automatically.
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NXTPAPER zone NXTPAPER offers superior image quality with reduced glare and reflections. Tap NXTPAPER zone to change NXTPAPER mode, you can select your preferred mode. To quickly access the NXTPAPER Zone outside of Settings, press and hold the NXTPAPER Key on the side of the tablet.
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Eye Care allows for alerts to appear if the device detects unhealthy use habits. Enable an alert to "Rest your eyes" during continuous screen time and specific the rest period, and if the tablet detects when your eyes are too close to the screen. You can receive this alert as a notification in the status bar (Alert Mode: Weak), or as a full-screen alert that interrupts app use (Alert Mode: Strong).
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Display Adjust screen brightness level and enable or disable adaptive brightness, which optimizes brightness for the light available in your environment. Enable Light or Dark mode to be on always, or set an automated schedule. Enhanced eye comfort mode: Choose from Smart, Personalized, or Classic, which adjusts the display according to your preference.
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"Windows" key + "K" key on the keyboard. This action will launch “connection” list displayed on right bottom corner of PC screen. 4. Select tablet name TCL NXTPAPER 11 Plus. 5. On the PC keyboard, press "Windows" key + "P” key to activate Extended Display Mode.
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• Ringtone: Set ringtone for Notifications and Alarm. • 3D Boom sound: When enabled, creates an immersive sound experience. • Live Caption: Live Caption detects speech on your device and automatically generate captions.• Do not disturb: when enabled, incoming notifications will be silenced (except for alarms), and the tablet will not wake up when the screen is off.
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• Manage app notifications: Configure whether to block the notifications from this app. • Notification history: When enabled, view recent notifications and snoozed notifications. 8.10 Smart Manager Smart Manager ensures your tablet is operating in top form by automatically scanning and optimizing data usage to preserve battery levels, manage storage and protect against security threats.
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NXTPAPER key. • TCL AI: After creating a login, enable AI assistance. - Text assist: In compatible apps, ask AI to summarize, rewrite, or translate text. - Writing assist: Gesture to quickly let AI help you write. - Smart voice memo: Record meetings to transcribe into text.
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• T-Pen: Enable compatible stylus, like TCL T-PEN. Access different features, such as key functions. 8.14 Security & privacy If your device has any security and privacy measures to update, it will appear as an alert in this menu. Settings •...
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• Device finders: When enabled, this feature will help you locate your device remotely, if you lose your device, it also can help you keep your data safe. • System & updates: Check for security updates that may be pending for your tablet. Privacy •...
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• Allow camera software extensions: Enable or disable advanced camera features. • App content: When enabled, apps will send content to the Android system. • Autofill service from Google: When enabled, allows autofill of saved passwords, credit cards, and addresses that are stored with Google. •...
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• App pinning: When enabled, keep the current app in view until you unpin it. 8.15 Location Enabled Location use and view apps that have been allowed location permission. 8.16 Safety & emergency Emergency Location Service: When enabled, your device can automatically send its location to emergency response partner when you call or text an emergency number.
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8.18 Digital Wellbeing and parental controls Review the amount of time you have spent on the tablet each day and by app. • App limits: Enable time limits for apps. • Bedtime mode: When enabled, the tablet will be silenced, screen dimmed, and display changed to black and white during bedtime.
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8.20 Accessibility Configure downloaded accessibility apps as well as accessibility settings for display, interaction, captions, and audio. 8.21 System System update: Check for system updates. Update apps: Check for app updates. Navigation mode: Change the navigation mode to Button navigation or Gesture navigation. Languages: Configure language settings.
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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, tap Settings > System > System Update. If you want to update the system, tap CHECK FOR UPDATES and when that’s finished, your tablet will have the latest version of the software.
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• not known Ingress protection rating: • IP54 Minimum battery endurance in cycles in number of cycles: • 1000Cycle Licenses Bluetooth SIG, Inc. licensed and certificated TCL 9469X Bluetooth Declaration ID D067687 Wi-Fi Alliance certified...
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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 >...
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• 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.
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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.
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I can't connect my tablet to my computer • Check to make sure the USB port is not broken. If it’s not working, try another USB port on your computer. • Make sure USB drivers are properly installed. • If you are using a Windows computer, make sure it supports MTP mode.
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• Adjust the brightness of screen as appropriate. • Extend the email auto-check interval for as long as possible. • Update news and weather information on manual demand, or increase their auto-check interval. • Exit background-running applications if they are not being used for extended periods of time.
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I forget some passwords/codes/keys on tablet • Perform a factory data reset. • If you still cannot access your tablet, apply to the authorized repair center, but remember that it will not be regarded as a warranty case.
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Specifications ...... Processor: Media Tek Helio P60T Platform: Android 13 Memory: 256GB ROM + 6GB RAM Dimensions (LxWxT): 257.04*161.64*6.95 mm Weight: 462g Display: 2000 *1200 pixels GPS: Connectivity: • Bluetooth BT5.0 • Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac • USB Type-C Camera:...
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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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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. Observe the following precautions: • Do not attempt to open the back cover;...
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• Only use the battery with a charging system that has been qualified with the system per CTIA Certification Requirements for Battery System Compliance to IEEE 1725. Use of an unqualified battery or charger may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage, or other hazard.
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