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- Page 2 Note: Table of Contents This is a user manual for TCL 303 (5131E). There may be certain differences between the user manual description and the Basics ......................4 phone’s operation, depending on the software release of your phone or specific carrier services.
- Page 3 Home screen & lock screen ..............47 Basics Display....................48 Sound & vibration ................49 Device overview Notifications ..................50 Button & gestures ................50 Microphone 4.10 Smart Manager ...................50 Headset connector 4.11 Security & biometrics ................51 4.12 Location ....................51 Receiver 4.13 Privacy....................51 Front Camera 4.14 Apps ....................52 4.15 Storage ....................52 4.16 Accounts....................52...
- Page 4 Rear camera Power key • Press: Lock the screen/Light up the screen. Note: Additional shortcuts and customizable settings are available at Settings > Button & gestures > Power key. Flash • Press and hold: Show the popup menu to select from Power off/Restart/ Volume keys Airplane mode.
- Page 5 Getting started ③ Place the Nano SIM card into the slot labeled "SIM". ④ If applicable, insert the microSD card into the slot labeled "Micro SD". Setting up Note: microSD cards are sold separately. Only use Nano SIM cards with your phone.
- Page 6 Powering on your phone Using the touchscreen Hold down the Power key until the phone powers on, and unlock your phone (Swipe, PIN, Password, Pattern or Face recognition) if necessary and confirm. The Home screen is displayed. To access an application, tap it with your finger. If you do not know your PIN code or forget it, contact your network carrier.
- Page 7 Status bar Quick settings panel Tap and drag down from the top of the screen twice to open the Quick settings From the status bar, you can view both phone status (on the right side) and panel. notification information (on the left side). You can enable or disable functions or change modes by tapping the icons.
- Page 8 Personalizing your Home screen Swipe to unlock the screen Press the Power key once to light up the screen, then swipe up on the screen to unlock the screen. You can touch and hold a folder, an application or a widget and drag the item to your preferred Home screen.
- Page 9 Text input Using the Onscreen Keyboard Onscreen Keyboard settings Tap Settings > System > Language & input, then tap 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.
- Page 10 Tap to switch between "abc/Abc" mode Multimedia applications Touch and hold to switch to "ABC" mode Tap to access the symbols and numbers keyboards Tap to insert a comma Camera ............Touch and hold to access keyboard settings, insert an emoji, or view input options.
- Page 11 Modes and settings Select filter s Flash mode: Tap to turn on/off the camera flash Modes WARNING: Keep a safe distance when using the flash. Do not point the flash Slide left or right to switch between modes. toward people’s or animals’ eyes. • AUTO: Auto is the default mode for Camera.
- Page 12 Gallery ............Gallery acts as a media player for you to view photos and play videos. It also automatically analyses photos and organises them into groups, so that you can quickly locate the photos you need. To view, edit or share the photos/videos, tap Gallery from the Home screen.
- Page 13 • To edit a video • Move/copy pictures or videos Tap the video in the full-screen view and tap Touch and hold the picture(s) or Video(s) you want to move/copy, Tap > Move to folder/Copy to folder, then select the folder that you want to move to/copy to. • Delete pictures or videos Touch and hold the picture(s) or Video(s) you want to delete, tap Music ..............
- Page 14 Apps and features Phone ............. Touch and hold to Making a call access voicemail To make a call, tap in the Favourites tray. View the call's detailed information Enter the desired number from the dial pad and tap to place the call or select a contact from Contacts or Call logs by sliding or tapping tabs, then make the call.
- Page 15 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: • Swipe up to answer; End the current call. • Swipe down to reject; Tap to mute the current call. Tap this icon again to unmute the call. • Tap to reject the call by sending a preset message.
- Page 16 Managing multiple calls Contacts ............With this phone you can handle multiple calls at the same time. Contacts enables quick and easy access to the contact you want to reach. Swap calls You can view and create contacts on your phone and synchronize with your Gmail contacts or other applications on the web or on your phone.
- Page 17 Adding a contact Using the Quick contact panel Tap a contact to open the Quick contact panel. 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. Tap to save Select a picture or take a photo for the Phone contact Tap to open available labels...
- Page 18 Accounts Messages ............Contacts, data or other information can be synchronized from multiple accounts, depending on the applications installed on your phone. Writing a new message To add an account, tap from the contacts list and tap Settings > Accounts > Add account, or from the home screen, tap Settings >...
- Page 19 Sending a multimedia message Calendar ............MMS enables you to send video clips, images, photos, animations, slides and sounds to other compatible mobiles and email addresses. Use Calendar to keep track of important meetings, appointments, etc. An SMS will be converted to MMS automatically when media files (image, video, To view the calendar and create events, open the Google apps folder from the audio, etc.) are attached or subject or email addresses are added.
- Page 20 • Set the time. Tap to start the countdown. Clock............... • Tap to pause. Your mobile phone has a built-in clock. • Tap to reset. To view the current time, swipe up on the Home screen, then tap Clock. Stopwatch Alarm From the Clock screen, tap Stopwatch to enter.
- Page 21 Gmail account. Tap to switch between Basic calculation and Scientific calculation Maps TCL apps 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 find your own location, search for Support Center ................
- Page 22 Play Store Settings.......... Serves as the official app store for the Android operating system, allowing users to browse and download applications and games. Applications are either free of To go to Settings, tap from the Home screen or swipe up from the Home charge or at a cost.
- Page 23 Bluetooth SIM card & cellular network Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communication technology that you can use to Cellular network exchange data, or connect to other Bluetooth devices for various uses. In this menu, you can enable data roaming, select your preferred network type, To turn on Bluetooth check the network connection you are using or create a new access point, etc.
- Page 24 Connected devices Network restrictions You can set metered Wi-Fi networks. Metered networks are treated like cellular networks when background data is restricted. Apps may warn before using these networks for large downloads. Virtual private networks (VPNs) allow you to connect to the resources inside a secured local network from outside that network.
- Page 25 Display USB connection With a USB cable, you can charge your device, transfer files or photos (MTP/PTP) between your phone and a computer. Brightness level To connect your phone to the computer Adjust screen brightness manually. • Use the USB cable that came with your phone to connect the phone to a USB port on your computer.
- Page 26 More display settings Swipe down the Status bar twice to access the Quick Settings panel and tap to turn on Do Not Disturb. Screen saver More sound settings Set current screen saver as Colors, as well as when to start the screen saver. Set dial pad tones, screen locking sounds, touch sounds, vibration on touch, Full screen apps emergency alerts.
- Page 27 4.11 Security & biometrics 4.14 Apps View details about the applications installed on your phone, to manage their data Screen lock usage or force them to stop. In the Permission manager menu of an application, you can grant permissions for Select one method such as Swipe, Pattern, PIN, or Password to unlock the the app, such as allowing the app to access your Camera, Contacts, Location, screen.
- Page 28 4.19 Accessibility Regulatory & safety View product information such as Product model, Manufacturer name, IMEI, CU Use the Accessibility settings to configure any accessibility plug-ins you have reference, Bluetooth Declaration ID, etc. installed on your phone. User Experience Improvement Programme 4.20 System Join the User Experience Improvement Programme so we can continue to improve our product design and overall user experience.
- Page 29 FOTA upgrade Troubleshooting Use the FOTA (Firmware Over The Air) upgrade to update your phone's software. Before contacting the service centre, here are some instructions to help you troubleshoot your device: To access updates, from the app list, tap Settings > System > System Update. Turn on data connection or Wi-Fi before searching for updates.
- Page 30 • Make sure that your phone is not in Airplane mode. • Make sure that you are using the TCL charger that comes with the phone. • Make sure that your battery is not completely discharged; if the battery power...
- Page 31 I can't add a contact The phone can't be detected by others via Bluetooth • Make sure that your SIM card contacts are not full; delete some contacts or save • Make sure that Bluetooth is turned on and your phone is visible to other users. the contacts to the phone.
- Page 32 How to back up my device data Specifications • Go to Settings > System > Backup (refer to “4.21 System > Backup”) • You can also back up your data to another phone via the Switch Phone app. Platform: Swipe up from the home screen to find the search bar and enter Switch Phone, • MTK6761V/WB transfer data by following the instructions.
- Page 33 (Availability of microSD card up to 128GB) • Accessories depend on countries. Sensors: • Only use the TCL batteries, chargers, and accessories included along with your device. • G-sensor Note: Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. The original battery has undergone rigorous safety inspections to meet qualification...
- Page 34 Bluetooth ® TCL Communication Ltd. shall not be held legally responsible for such differences, SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by TCL Communication Ltd. if any, nor for their potential consequences, which responsibility shall be borne by and its affiliates is under license.
- Page 35 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.
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