TCL TAB 8LE 4G LTE Tablet User Guide
- June 10, 2024
- TCL
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TAB 8LE 4G LTE Tablet
Product Information
The product is a tablet that comes with a headset connector, USB Type-C port, front camera, light sensor, SIM and microSDTM tray, volume keys, power key, microphone, and speaker. The SIM card is required to identify the device to the wireless network and only Nano SIM cards are supported. The device can be powered off by pressing and holding the Power and Volume + buttons simultaneously and tapping Power off when it appears on the screen. The battery should be fully charged before using the device for the first time. The device comes with a charger and USB Type-C cable. To optimize battery life, adjust the screen brightness and display timeout. The tablet has a camera and camcorder for taking photos and videos, Chrome browser for web surfing, Gmail for sending and receiving emails, Play Store for downloading apps, and Settings for accessing various functions.
Product Usage Instructions
- Set up your SIM card: Insert the SIM pin that’s provided to eject the SIM tray and then slide it out gently. Place or remove the Nano SIM card and the microSDTM card in the correct slot as shown. Note: MicroSDTM cards are sold separately.
- Power off your device: To power off your device, press and hold Power and Volume + buttons simultaneously, then tap Power off on the screen when it appears.
- Battery: To optimize battery performance, fully charge your device before using it for the first time.
- Charging the device: Insert the USB Type-C cable into the charge port as shown. Connect charger to power outlet. Note: Please use the charger and USB Type-C cable that came with your device. Using the wrong cable and charger may damage the charging port or reduce battery performance.
- Optimize battery life: Adjust your screen brightness and display timeout by swiping up from the Home screen, touching Settings, and selecting Display. Lowering your screen brightness level can optimize your battery level.
- Security: To secure your tablet from being used by others without your permission, activate the screen lock by swiping up from the Home screen, touching Settings, selecting Security & biometrics, and selecting Screen lock.
- Useful apps: Try these apps to see what you can do with your new tablet. Find it by swiping up from the Home screen to see all your apps. Use the Camera app to take photos and videos, Chrome browser for web surfing, Gmail for sending/receiving emails, Play Store for downloading apps, and Settings for accessing various functions.
At a glance
Let’s get started. We’ll guide you through startup and tell you where to find
more information about your tablet and its great features.
Set up your SIM card
The SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card identifies your device to the
wireless network. You don’t need to power off your device before inserting or
removing the SIM card.
Note: Your device only supports Nano SIM cards. To avoid damage to your
device, do not attempt to insert any other SIM types.
Insert the SIM pin that’s provided to eject the SIM tray and then slide it out
gently.
Place or remove the Nano SIM card and the microSDTM card in the correct slot
as shown. Note: MicroSDTM cards are sold separately. SIM pin is included
in the box. MicroSDTM cards are sold separately. SIM pin is included in the
box.
Power off your device
To power off your device, please press and hold “Power” and “Volume +” buttons simultaneously, then tap “Power off” on the screen when it appears.
Battery
To optimize battery performance, be sure to fully charge your device before using it for the first time.
Charging the device
- Insert the USB Type-C cable into the charge port as shown.
- Connect charger to power outlet.
Note:
Please use the charger and USB Type-C cable that came with your device.
Using the wrong cable and charger may damage the charging port or reduce
battery performance.
Optimize battery life
To optimize battery life, adjust your screen brightness and display timeout.
- Adjusting brightness level: Lowering your screen brightness level can optimize your battery level. To adjust the brightness level, swipe up from the Home screen, touch Settings >Display >Brightness level. To lower the brightness level, move the wheel to the left.
- Power saving mode: Power saving mode minimizes battery usage to extend battery life. To explore power management options, swipe up from the Home screen touch Settings > Smart Manager > Battery to enable the Normal saving mode or Super saving mode.
- Adjust screen timeout: Sleep mode is low power mode function and it significantly saves your battery power. Lower the amount of time your device stays on after you stop using it to optimize your battery level. To do so, swipe up from the Home screen, touch Settings > Display > Sleep and select screen timeout duration.
Security & convenience
To secure your tablet from being used by others without your permission, activate the following security options:
Screen lock: Swipe up from the Home screen and touch Settings >Security &
biometrics >Screen lock.
Useful apps
When you’re up and running, try these apps to see what you can do with your
new tablet.
Find it: Swipe up from the home screen to see all your apps.
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** Camera
** Your tablet is equipped with a camera and a camcorder for taking photos and shooting videos. -
Chrome
Using the Chrome browser, you can enjoy surfing the Web. -
Gmail
With Gmail, you can send and receive emails, manage emails by labels, archive them, etc. -
Play Store
In Play Store, search for the app you need, download it and then follow the installation guide to install the app. -
Settings
To access this function, swipe up from the Home screen and then touch Settings.
Note:
Software updates happen frequently, so your tablet may not have all the listed
apps or features.
Approved firmware versions
This device will only operate with firmware versions that have been approved
for use by your wireless carrier and the device manufacturer. If unauthorized
firmware is placed on the device it will not function.
Information about safeguarding handsets
We encourage customers to take appropriate measures to secure their devices and invite them to take advantage of the features available on this device to help secure it from theft and/or other unauthorized access and use. This device has a locking function(e.g., Security PINs) that can serve as a first line of defense against unauthorized use or access to stored information. Preloaded security applications that allow customers to track or locate misplaced devices can be found on several devices. Lost or stolen devices should be immediately reported to your wireless carrier so that proper measures can be taken to protect accounts. For additional information, visit your wireless carrier’s Privacy Policy.
Additional information
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Wi-Fi connection. TCL Communication Technology Holdings Limited reserves
the right to alter material or technical specifications without prior notice.
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