Your mobile ���������������������������������������� 1�1 Keys and connectors Headset connector Front camera Touch screen This product meets applicable national SAR limits of 1.6 W/kg. The specific maximum SAR values can be found in the “SAR Information” 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 USB Type-C distance of 15 mm from the body to ensure compliance with RF exposure...
Back camera Flash Power key • Press: Lock the screen or light up the screen. • Press and hold: Access Google Assistant • Press and hold the Power key for more than 11 seconds to reboot. • Press and hold the Power key and Volume up key at the same time to show the pop- up menu to select from Power off, Restart and Airplane mode.
1�3 Home screen Charging the battery You can bring all of the items (applications, shortcuts, folders and widgets) you use most frequently to your Home screen for quick access. Tap the Home key to get instant access to the Home screen. Status bar •...
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1�3�2 Status bar From the status bar, you can view both phone status and notification information. Slide/Swipe Slide or swipe on the screen to scroll through the applications, images, web pages, and more. Status icons Vibrate mode Pinch/Spread Place two fingers on the screen surface and draw them apart or together to scale an element on WCDMA Alarm is set the screen.
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1�3�3 Search bar Notification panel When there are notifications, drag down the Status bar to open the Notification panel to read the The phone provides a Search function which can be used to locate information within applications, detailed information. Tap on the notification directly to open the notification within the respective app. the phone or the web.
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1�3�4 Lock/Unlock your screen 1�3�5 Personalize your Home screen To protect your phone and privacy, you can lock the phone screen by creating a variety of patterns, PINs or passwords etc. You can touch and hold a folder, an application or a widget to activate the Move mode and drag the To lock the phone screen item to any Home screen as you prefer.
Text input ������������������������������������������� 2�1 Using the Onscreen Keyboard Onscreen keyboard settings Swipe up on the Home screen, select Settings > System > Languages & input > Virtual Keyboard and a series of settings will become available for your selection. 2�1�1 Gboard Slide horizontally to view all thumbnails of recently used applications.
2�2 Text editing You can edit the text you have entered� Phone call, Call log and Contacts ����� • Touch and hold or double tap the text you would like to edit. • The following options will show: Cut, Copy, Share. 3�1 Phone ���������������������������������������������������������������������������...
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3�1�4 During a call International call To adjust the volume during a call, press the Volume up/down key. To dial an international call, touch and hold to enter “+”, then enter the international country prefix followed by the full phone number and finally touch Emergency call If your phone has network coverage, dial emergency number and touch to make an...
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3�1�5 Managing multiple calls Blocked numbers Block the numbers you don’t want to receive calls or texts from them. With this phone you can handle multiple calls at the same time. Calls Swap calls Touch to enable call forwarding, barring or access other voice call settings. When you accept two calls, touch the icon to switch between two lines.
3�2�2 Adding a contact Flip To Silence Allow your device to silence an incoming call when you place it face down on a flat surface. Touch to create a new contact. You are required to enter the contact's name and other contact information. By scrolling up and down 3�1�7 Call log on the screen, you can move from one field to another easily.
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3�2�5 Contacts importing, exporting, and sharing This choice is only available when the contact has more than one number. From the Contacts screen, touch Fix & manage, then select Import from file, Export to file or settings. Set ringtone for a contact Share a single contact or multiple contacts with others by sending the contact's vCard to them via On the contact's detail screen, touch to set ringtone.
An SMS will be converted to MMS automatically when media files (image, video, audio, slides, etc.) are attached or subject or email addresses are added. Messages �������������������������������������� • To send a multimedia message, enter the recipient's phone number in the To bar. •...
Further operations when viewing a picture/video you have taken • Slide left or right to view the photos or videos you have taken. Camera ������������������������������������������ • Touch , then select Gmail/Bluetooth/Messages/etc. to share the photo or video. • Touch Back button to return to Camera. Modes Your mobile phone is equipped with a camera and a camcorder for taking photos and shooting videos.
• Shutter sound: Tap the switch to enable/disable shutter sound when taking a photo or video. • Watermark: Tap to turn on/off Watermark Gmail �������������������������������������������� • Reset settings: Touch to reset the camera to its factory default settings. More options are available when you switch to using the front camera: •...
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• Add star • Touch to say something or enter the keyword you want to search for in the searching box and touch Touch to add star. • Mark important To reply or forward emails To Mark the email as important or not important. •...
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• Default reply action • Notification sounds Touch to choose the default reply action. Set notification sounds • Auto-fit messages • Manage notifications Touch to mark the checkbox to shrink messages to fit the screen and allow zooming. Touch to manage email notifications. •...
• Limited data usage Mark the checkbox to adjust call quality for saving data. Calendar & Alarm clock �������������������� • Leave empty calls (for Meet) This function will remove you from a call that no one else joins in within a few minutes. 7�1 Calendar �����������������������������������������������������������������������...
• Set the time. Touch to start the countdown. 7�2 Clock ��������������������������������������������������������������������������� • Touch to pause. Your mobile phone has a built-in clock. • Touch to reset. To view the current time, swipe up the Home screen, then touch Clock. 7�2�4 Stopwatch 7�2�1...
Swipe up on the Home screen, then touch Settings > Bluetooth� finished, touch CONNECT. You are recommended to use TCL Bluetooth headsets, which have been tested and proved Depending on your network operator. compatible with this phone. You can go to tcl.com/us for more information about TCL Wi-Fi is turned on by default when you power on the phone for the first time.
• Use the USB cable to connect the phone to a USB port on your computer. You will receive a • Touch to activate/deactivate this function. notification that the USB is connected. To make your phone more recognizable, you can change your phone name which is visible to others. •...
8�5 Connecting to virtual private networks Virtual private networks (VPNs) allow you to connect to the resources inside a secured local network Google applications ����������������������� 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.
YouTube Settings �������������������������������������� YouTube is an online video-sharing application where users can upload, view, and share videos. Available content includes video clips, TV clips, music videos, and other content such as video blogging, short original videos, and educational videos. It supports a streaming function that allows you to start watching videos almost as soon as they begin downloading from the Internet.
10�4�2 Hotspot & tethering 10�4�9 Nearby Share This function allows you to share your phone's cellular data connection via USB or as a portable Wi-Fi Turn on Bluetooth or Wi-Fi to detect nearby devices. access point (refer to "8�4 Sharing your phone's mobile data connection"). 10�4�10 Android Auto 10�4�3...
Restricting auto-start apps can make the system run faster and extend battery life. Anyone can read this information from your lock screen and dial your contacts by touching their names, without unlocking your phone. You can also update some options manually for further optimization. You can also set Emergency SOS, Emergency Location Service or Emergency alerts in this interface.
10�22 System • About phone FOTA Upgrade ���������������������������������� View basic information for your phone such as model name, CPU, camera, Storage, etc. You can also check legal information, build number, status and other specs. Using the FOTA Upgrade tool you can update your phone's software. •...
This product understood that TCL Mobile and its Affiliates are not responsible for any use of the Accessed should be operated only with the following designated power supply unit(s).
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Safety precautions for RF exposure • Collection bins at points of sale. They will then be recycled, preventing substances from being disposed of in the environment, so that Avoid using your phone near metal structures (for example, the steel frame of a building). their components can be reused.
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• Take the necessary precautions not to touch or allow metal objects, such as coins or key rings, to • Do not expose your phone or its accessories to extreme temperatures, maximum 140°F (60°C). contact or short circuit the battery terminals. •...
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Operating temperature range: 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) Use product with approved equipment NOTE: This product is intended for use with a certified Class Limited Power Source, rated 4.35 Volts This product should be used only with personal computers and options identified as suitable for DC, maximum 1 Amp power supply unit.
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FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement For body worn operation, this phone has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with the TCL Mobile Limited. Accessories supplied or designated for this product. Use of This transmitter has been demonstrated co-location compliance requirements with Bluetooth®...
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