TCL 40 XE 5G Smartphone User Guide

: June 11, 2024
: TCL

Table of Contents

Getting started
Home screen
Calls
Contacts
Messages
Gmail
General Information
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

TCL 40 XE 5G Smartphone User Guide

Keys and connectors

INSTRUCTION

Getting started

Your new phone is partially charged. Charge the battery by using the USB-C cable and charger provided.
Use the provided SIM pin to open the SIM tray.
Place the Nano SIM card and/or microSDTM card into the tray, then slide the SIM tray into the slot.

Note: microSDTM cards are sold separately. Only use Nano SIM cards with your phone.

INSTRUCTION

Caution: Do not insert the SIM pin into the small hole on top or bottom of the phone.

Home screen

You can bring all of the items that you use most frequently (applications, shortcuts, folders) to your Home screen for quick access. Tapping Home always takes you back to the main Home screen.

Home screen

Swipe down from the Status bar to view the Notification panel and access all pending notifications. Swipe down again to view Quick Access settings options.
Tap to access the complete Settings menu.

Note: Software updates happen frequently, so your phone may not have all listed apps or features.

Calls

Making a call
From the Phone app, use the keypad to enter the phone number, or keyboard to enter the contact name. Then tap to place the call.

Answering a call
When you receive a call:

Tap ANSWER, or swipe up the icon to answer;
Tap DECLINE, or swipe down the icon to reject;
Tap to reject the call by sending a preset message.

Contacts

Use Contacts to view your saved contacts or create a new contact. Synchronize your contacts from your email account(s) and other applications to your phone.

Tap to search for a contact.
Tap to select multiple contacts for bulk editing, such as adding a label to the contact.
Tap to view and add contacts from other accounts on your device.
Tap on the contact name or icon to open the contact card, where you can edit their information, call them, and more. Touch and hold to share or delete the selected contact(s).
Tap to create a new contact.

Messages

You can create, edit, send, and receive SMS and MMS. A SMS will be converted to MMS automatically when media files (image, video, audio, slides, etc.) are attached, when a subject is added to the message, or an email address is used for a recipient.

Messages

Touch and hold to record audio.
Touch and hold to switch language.
Insert a picture from the gallery or shoot one directly.
Insert a GIF, sticker, location, contact, or other media file.
Tap to input a comma. Touch and hold to access keyboard settings or enter left or right hand input mode.
Tap to access the symbols and numbers keyboards.

Gmail

Use Gmail to create, send, and receive emails directly on your phone. The Gmail app will allow you to add several email accounts.
Gmail

Tap to view the email accounts on your device.
Tap to access email folders, settings, and more.
Tap to create an email.

General Information

Visit the TCL website at www.tcl.com/ca/en/ for tutorials and answers to frequently asked questions, and to download the User Manual.
To get support for your phone, visit the TCL website (www.tcl.com/ca/en/), or dial the number listed below: Canada- 1-855-224-4228 United States- 1-855-224-4228
Update your phone’s software Go to Settings > System > System Update to check software updates.
Back up your personal data Go to Settings > System > Backup > Back up to Google Drive and turn it on.
Reset your phone Go to Settings > System > Reset > Erase all data (factory reset) > Erase all data.
Removing your Google Account Go to Settings > Accounts > tap on the account > REMOVE ACCOUNT.