TCL TAB 10L Gen2 Tablet User Manual

TCL TAB 10L Gen2 Tablet

Product Information

The product being referred to is a tablet manufactured by TCL. It comes with various features and applications that enhance the user experience. The tablet has keys and connectors, a front and back camera, a speaker, a microphone, and an SD card tray for expandable storage. It also supports multimedia applications such as a camera and photo viewer, as well as Google applications like Chrome, Gmail, Maps, YouTube, and Play Store. The tablet has a built-in support center for assistance and troubleshooting, and it supports FOTA upgrade for software updates. The device has a rechargeable battery that can be charged using a charger.

Product Usage Instructions

1. Getting Started
   To set up the tablet, follow these steps:

2. Insert or remove your microSD card as needed.

3. Charge the battery by connecting the charger to the tablet. A percentage indicating the charging status will be displayed on the screen.

4. To conserve power when the battery is fully charged, disconnect the charger from the plug, switch off Wi-Fi and Bluetooth when not in use, and reduce the backlight time.

5. Text Input
   To use the onscreen keyboard and perform text editing:

6. Open the desired application or text field where you want toinput text.

7. Tap on the onscreen keyboard to enter text.

8. To edit text, use the available text editing options.

9. Contacts
   To manage your contacts:

10. Open the Contacts application.

11. Add, edit, or delete contacts as desired.

12. Calendar, Clock, and Calculator
    To use the calendar, clock, and calculator applications:

13. Open the respective application.

14. Use the features and functions provided by each application.

15. Multimedia Applications
    To use the camera and view photos:

16. Open the Camera application to take photos.

17. Open the Photos application to view and manage your photos.

18. Other Applications
    To access the support center and other applications:

19. Open the Support Centre application for assistance and troubleshooting.

20. Explore and use other applications available on the tablet as desired.

21. Google Applications
    To use Google applications such as Chrome, Gmail, Maps, YouTube, and Play Store:

22. Open the respective application.

23. Sign in with your Google account if required.

24. Utilize the features and functions offered by each Google application.

25. About Tablet
    To find information about the tablet:

26. Open the “About tablet” section.

27. Read the provided information about the tablet.

28. Making the Most of Your Tablet
    To maximize your tablet experience:

29. Utilize the FOTA Upgrade feature to keep your tablet’s software up to date.

30. Accessories
    To use compatible accessories:

31. Connect and use the compatible accessories with your tablet as desired.

32. Troubleshooting
    To troubleshoot issues with the tablet:

33. Refer to the Troubleshooting section for possible solutions to common problems.

34. Specifications
    To view the specifications of the tablet:

35. Refer to the Specifications section for detailed information about the tablet’s technical specifications.

For more information on how to use the tablet, please go to tcl.com and download the complete user manual. Moreover, on the website you can also find answers to frequently asked questions.

Your device

1.1 Keys and connectors

Volume up/down

Power key Front camera
Microphone

SD card tray
Back button Home button
Speaker

Recent apps button
Speaker

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Back camera
Back button · Touch to go back to the previous screen,
or close a dialog box, options menu, the Notification panel, etc. Home button · From any application or screen, touch to return to the Home screen. · Long press to turn on Google Assistant. You can get help such as getting directions and restaurant information based on the content detected on the screen. Recent Apps button · Touch to view applications you’ve recently accessed.
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Power key · Press: Lock the screen/Light up the screen. · Press and hold: Show the popup menu to select
from Power off/Restart · Press and hold the Power key and Volume
down key to take a screenshot. · Press and hold the Power key for at least 10
seconds to force reboot. Volume keys · Adjust the media volume while listening to
music or a video, or streaming content. · While using the Camera app, press Volume up
or down key to take a photo.
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1.2 Getting started 1.2.1 Setting up
Insert or remove your microSD card.
Charging the battery
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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.
To reduce power consumption and energy waste when the battery is fully charged, disconnect your charger from the plug; switch off Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or background-running applications when not in use; reduce the backlight time, etc.
1.2.2 Powering on your tablet
Hold down the Power key until the tablet powers on, unlock your tablet (Swipe, PIN, Password or Pattern) if necessary and confirm. The Home screen is displayed.
1.2.3 Powering off your tablet
Press and hold the Power key until options appear, then select Power off.
1.3 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. Touch the Home button to switch to the Home screen.
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1 Status bar · Status/Notification indicators · Swipe down to open the Notification panel.
2 Favorite tray applications · Enter the application. · Long press to move or remove applications.
Auto-rotate screen From the app list, touch Settings > Display > Autorotate screen to enable the function.
1.3.1 Using the touchscreen
Touch To access an application, touch it with your finger.
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Long press To enter the available options for an item, long press the item. For example, select a contact in Contacts, long press this contact, an option list will appear.
Drag Long press an item and drag it to another location.
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. The tablet also supports one finger zooming in Photos. Double touch the screen to zoom in/out.
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Rotate Automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to landscape by turning the tablet sideways to have a better screen view.
1.3.2 Status bar
From the Status bar, you can view both tablet status (on the right side) and notification information (on the left side). 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 to read detailed information. Hold the notification panel and swipe it up to find Clear all button.
Clear all notifications (ongoing notifications will remain)
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Quick Settings panel Swipe down the Status bar twice to access the Quick Settings panel where you can enable or disable functions or change modes by tapping the icons
Touch to open Settings, to view the full list of settings.
1.3.3 Locking and unlocking your screen
To protect your tablet and privacy, you can lock the tablet with a pattern, PIN, or password, etc. To create a screen unlock pattern · From the Home screen, touch Settings > Security >
Screen lock. · Set your own pattern.
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To lock tablet screen If your tablet remains inactive for a period of time, it will automatically lock the screen and enter sleep mode to save power. Go to Settings > Display > Screen timeout and select a screen timeout period. You can also manually lock the screen by pressing the Power key once. To unlock the tablet screen Press the Power key once to light up the screen, swipe up and unlock the screen with the method you have set. If you have chosen Swipe as the screen lock, you can press the Power key to light up the screen, then swipe up to unlock the screen.
Swipe up to unlock the screen
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1.3.4 Personalising your Home screen
Add
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. You can move items both on the Home screen and the Favourite tray. Hold the icon on the left or right edge of the screen to drag the item to another Home screen.
Remove
Long press an item and drag it up to the top of the Remove icon, then release.
Create folders
To improve the organisation of shortcuts or applications on the Home screen and the Favourite tray, you can add them to a folder by stacking one item on top of another. To rename a folder, open it and touch the folder’s title bar to input the new name.
Wallpaper customisation
Long press an empty area on the Home screen, then touch Wallpaper & style to customise wallpaper.
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1.3.5 Widgets and recently used applications
Consult widgets Long press the empty area on the Home screen, then touch Widgets to display all widgets. Touch the selected widget and slide it to move to your preferred screen. Consult recently used applications To consult recently used applications, touch the Recent Apps button . Touch a thumbnail in the window to open the application.
Touch one thumbnail and slide it up to close an application. Touch Clear all at the bottom of screen to close all the running applications.
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1.3.6 Volume adjustment
Using the volume key By default, press the Volume key to adjust the Media volume. To mute the sound, press Volume Down key until the icon appears. Using the settings menu From the Home screen, touch Settings > Sound to set the volume for media, notification, alarm, etc.
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Text input

Using the onscreen keyboard
Onscreen keyboard settings Go to Settings > System > Languages and input > On- screen keyboard, touch 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. You can adjust it by changing the settings (Touch Settings > Display > Auto-rotate screen).
2.1.1 Gboard
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1 Enter text or numbers. 2 Long press to select symbols.

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3 Switch between “abc/Abc” mode; Press twice quickly to switch to “ABC” mode always.
4 Switch between symbol and numeric keyboard.
2.2 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. · The following options will appear: Cut, Copy and
Share . · If you have previously cut or copied any text, touch
the tab to show Paste which allows you then paste the text at the current location.
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3 Contacts …………………………….

3.1 Contacts…………………………………………….
Contacts enables quick and easy access to the contact you want to reach.
You can view and create contacts on your tablet and synchronise them with your Gmail contacts or other applications.

3.1.1 Consult your Contacts

To see your contacts, touch
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from the App drawer.
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1 Display the contacts list option menu 2 Touch to search contacts 3 Long press to select contact(s) to delete 4 Add new contact
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Deleted contacts will also be removed from other applications on the tablet or web the next time you synchronise your tablet.
3.1.2 Adding a contact
Touch 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.
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1 When finished, touch this icon to save 2 Select a picture or take a photo for the contact 3 Touch to open available labels
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Add to/Remove from Favourites (1)
To add a contact to favourites, you can touch a contact to view details then touch to add the contact to favourites.
To remove a contact from favourites, touch on the contact details screen.

3.1.3 Editing your contacts

To edit contact information, touch details screen.
When finished, touch Save to save.

in the contact

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.
To import contacts:
From the Contacts screen, tap Fix & manage > Import
from file, then select contacts file to import.

(1) Only tablet contacts and account contacts can be added to Favourites.
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To export and share contacts:
From the Contacts screen, tap Fix & manage > Export to file, and enter a name for vcf file for future use, then tap Save, the contacts will be automatically exported.
You can share a single contact or contacts with others by sending the contact’s vCard to them via Bluetooth, Gmail.
Touch and hold a contact you want to share, touch Share on contact details screen, and then select the application to perform this action.
3.1.5 Displaying contacts
Touch Fix & manage and then Settings, select Sort by > First name or Surname to sort the contacts list. as well as viewing contact names by First name first or Surname first through the Name format menu.
3.1.6 Synchronising contacts in multiple
accounts
Contacts, data or other information can be synchronised from multiple accounts, depending on the applications installed on your tablet.
To add an account, touch Fix & manage from the contacts list and touch Settings > Accounts, or from the app list, then Settings > Accounts > Add account.
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You are required to select the kind of account you are adding, like Exchange and Google. As with other account setups, you need to enter detailed information, like username, password, etc. You can remove an account and all associated information from the tablet. Touch the account you want to delete > Select REMOVE ACCOUNT. Auto-sync On the Accounts screen, touch Automatically sync app data, when activated, all changes to information on the tablet or online will be automatically synchronised with each other.
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4 Calendar, Clock, and Calculator …………………………..
4.1 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 touch Calendar.
4.1.1 Multimode view
You can display the Calendar by Schedule, Day, 3 Days ,Week, or Month, touch to select.
4.1.2 To create new events
You can add new events from any Calendar view. · Touch . · Fill in all required information for this new event. If it
is a whole-day event, you can select All-day. · Invite guests to the event. Enter the email addresses
of the guests you want to invite with commas to separate. The guests will receive an invitation from Calendar and Email.
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· When finished, touch Save from the top of the screen.

To quickly create an event from the Week view screens,

touch an empty spot to select a target area which will

then turn

, then touch the icon to create the

new event.

4.1.3 To delete or edit an event
To delete or edit an event, touch the event to enter its details screen. Touch to edit the event, or touch and then Delete to delete.

4.1.4 Event reminder
If a reminder is set for an event, the upcoming event icon will appear on the Status bar as a notification when the reminder time arrives.
Swipe down the Status bar to open the Notification panel and touch an event name to view the Calendar notification list.

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4.2 Clock
Your tablet has a built-in clock. swipe up the Home screen, then touch Clock.
4.2.1 Clock
To view the world clock, touch Clock on the Time screen. Touch to add a time zone.
4.2.2 Alarm
From the Clock screen, touch Alarm to enter the Alarm screen. Turn on to enable the alarm. Touch to add a new alarm: Touch a currently existing alarm to enter the alarm editing screen. Touch to delete the selected alarm.
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4.2.3 Timer
From the Clock screen, touch Timer to enter the Timer screen. · Select the time.
· Touch to start the countdown.

Pause/play

4.2.4 Stopwatch
From the Clock screen, touch Stopwatch to enter the Stopwatch screen.

· Touch to start the Stopwatch.

· Touch to show a list of records according to the updated time.

· Touch

to halt the total and lap times. These

will only restart after is touched.

· Touch

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4.2.5 Adjust Clock settings
Touch and then Settings to access Clock, Alarms, Timer and Screensaver settings.
4.3 Calculator
To solve mathematical problems with Calculator, swipe up from the home screen, then touch Calculator.

Touch

to delete all at once.

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5 Multimedia applications…….

5.1 Camera
Before using the camera, make sure that you remove the protective lens cover to avoid it affecting your picture quality. To take a photo or video, touch from the Home screen.
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1 Switch between front and rear camera 2 Spread fingers apart to zoom in, or pinch fingers
together to zoom out 3 View the photos or videos you have taken 4 Take a photo 5 Change to video mode
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To take a photo Touch Picture to capture. The photo will be automatically saved. You can also long press to take burst shots.

To take a video

Touch Video to change the camera mode to video, then touch to start video recording. You can also touch the left icon to take a picture during video recording.

Touch

to pause video recording and touch to

continue. Touch to stop recording. The video will

be automatically saved.

5.2 Photos
Photos act as a media player for you to view photos and play videos. In addition, a set of further operations to pictures and videos are available for your choice.
To view the photos you have taken, slide up from the Home screen, then touch Photos. Pictures and videos are displayed by albums.

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Select photos for further operation.
Working with pictures Find the picture you want to work on, and touch the picture to enter the full-screen picture view. Touch to share the picture. Touch to delete this picture. Tap to use Google lens to analyze the photo and deliver search results. Touch select Use as to set the picture as Contact photo or Wallpaper. Tap to edit the picture or video. Batch operation The Photos provide a multi-select function, so that you can work with pictures/videos in batches.
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On Photos screen, long press a picture or video to activate batch operation mode, then touch videos/ pictures you want to work with. Touch to delete selected files. Touch to share selected files.
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6 Others ……………………………..
6.1 Support Centre
Support Centre helps you to learn more about Hot FAQs, operation instructions, troubleshooting, etc. You can also feedback your comments to us through it.
6.2 Other applications (1)
The previous applications in this section are preinstalled on your tablet. To read a brief introduction of the preinstalled 3rd party applications, refer to the leaflet provided with the tablet. To download and install more 3rd party applications, use the Google Play Store application.
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7 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.
7.1 Chrome
A web browser with which you can surf the internet. Your bookmarks, browsing history, and settings across all devices on which the browser is installed can be synchronised with your Google account.
7.2 Gmail
As Google’s web-based email service, Gmail is configured when you first set up your tablet. With this application, you can send and receive emails, manage emails by labels, archive emails, etc. Emails can be automatically synchronised with your Gmail account.
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7.3 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.
7.4 YouTube
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.
7.5 Play Store
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 charge or at a cost.
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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8 Settings……………………………
To go to Settings, swipe up from the Home screen and touch Settings. You can also swipe down from the notification panel and touch .
8.1 Network and Internet
8.1.1 Wi-Fi
You can connect to the internet when your tablet is within range of a wireless network.
To turn Wi-Fi on and connect to a wireless network · Touch Settings > Network and Internet > Internet. · Turn on Wi-Fi . · Once Wi-Fi is turned on, detected Wi-Fi networks
are listed. · Touch 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, touch CONNECT.
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To add a Wi-Fi network When Wi-Fi is on, you can add new Wi-Fi networks according to your preference. · Touch Settings > Network and Internet > Internet. · Touch Add network. · Enter the name of the network and any required
network information. · Touch CONNECT.
To forget a Wi-Fi network The following steps prevent automatic connections to networks which you no longer wish to use. · Turn on Wi-Fi, if it’s not already on. · On the Wi-Fi screen, touch the name of the saved
network. · Touch FORGET in the dialog that opens.
8.1.2 Aeroplane mode
Turn on Aeroplane mode to simultaneously disable all wireless connections including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and more.
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8.1.3 Tethering
To share your tablet’s data connection via USB and Bluetooth, go to Settings > Network and Internet > Tethering to activate these functions.
8.1.4 Data Saver
Touch Settings > Network and Internet > Data Saver and select Use Data Saver to help reduce data usage, some apps will not send and receive data when Data Saver is turned on. You can set unlimited apps through the menu Unrestricted data.
8.1.5 VPN
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.
To add a VPN · Touch Settings > Network and Internet > VPN and
then touch . · On the screen that opens, follow your network
administrator’s instructions to configure each component of the VPN settings.
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· Touch SAVE. The VPN is added to the list on the VPN settings screen.
Before adding a VPN, you should set a screen lock for your tablet.
To edit/delete a VPN To edit a VPN: · Touch Settings > Network and Internet > VPN. · The VPNs you have added are listed. Touch the
icon next to the VPN you want to edit. · After editing, touch SAVE. To delete a VPN: · Touch the icon next to the selected VPN, then
touch FORGET to delete it.
8.1.6 Private DNS
Touch to select private DNS mode.
8.2 Connected devices
Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communication technology that you can use to exchange data, or connect to other Bluetooth devices for various uses.
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To turn on Bluetooth · Touch Settings > Connected devices > Pair new
device.
Your device name and other available devices will appear on screen.
To rename your device · Touch Settings > Connected devices > Pair new
device. · Touch Device name. · Enter a name, and touch RENAME to confirm.
To pair/connect your tablet with a Bluetooth device
To exchange data with another device, you need to turn Bluetooth on and pair your tablet with the Bluetooth device with which you want to exchange data. · Touch Settings > Connected devices. · Touch + Pair new device. · Touch a Bluetooth device you want to pair your
tablet with in the list. · In the dialog that pops up, touch PAIR to confirm. · If the pairing is successful, your tablet will be
connected to the device.
To unpair from a Bluetooth device · Touch beside the device you want to unpair from. · Touch FORGET to confirm.
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8.2.1 Connection preferences
Cast
This function can transmit your tablet content to TV or other device capable of supporting video over Wi-Fi connection.
· Touch Settings > Connected devices > Connection preferences > Cast .
· Touch the device name you want to connect.
Note: your device need to connet Wi-Fi network first before using this function.
Printing
Touch Printing to activate Print services. You can select your Default Print Service or Touch to choose Add printer.
Nearby Share
Nearby Share is a service to send and receive files between Android devices located at proximity, A list of devices will appear in your proximity when using the Nearby Share feature, which you can share content with. When you tap on the reciever, they will be notified with the option to accept or decline the file you are sharing. Google’s Nearby Share will then automatically choose the best protocol for fast and easy sharing using Bluetooth, Bluetooth Low Energy, WebRTC or peer-topeer WiFi. This means you can use Nearby Share even when you are completely offline.
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8.3 Apps
Touch to view details about the applications installed on your tablet, to manage their data usage or force them to stop.

8.4 Notifications
In the Notifications menu, you can configure whether to block the notifications from this app, hide sensitive content, etc.

8.5 Battery

Touch to view remaining battery percentage, you can

turn on Battery percentage

to show battery

percentage in status bar.

8.6 Storage
Use these settings to monitor the total and available space on your tablet and microSD card.

8.7 Sound
· Adjust the volume for Media, Alarm and Notification, or you can enable the silent mode.
· Set tones for notification and alarm
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· Do not disturb: you can turn this mode on as scheduled, then notifications will be silenced (except for alarms), and the tablet will not wake up when the screen is off.
8.8 Display
In this menu, you can adjust your screen brightness, select screen display mode such as dark theme, eye comfort mode, set screen timeout, font size, etc.
To rotate screen contents when device is rotated, touch Auto-rotate screen.
8.9 Wallpaper
You can choose the default pictures or use photos as wallpaper.
8.10 Accessibility
Use the Accessibility settings to configure any accessibility plug-ins you have installed on your tablet.
8.11 Security
Security status
· Google play protect: Play Protect regularly checks your apps and devices for harmful behaviour. You will be notified of any security risks found.
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· Security update: You can check is there system update?

· Find My Device: turn on

to help you locate

your device remotely, if you lose your device, it also

can help you keep your data safe.

Device Security

· Screen lock: Choose screen lock such as None, Swipe, Pattern (draw an unlock pattern), Pin (set a PIN), Password (set a password).

More security settings

You can also set Device admin apps, Encryption & credentials, Screen pinning and Trust Agents in Settings > Security .

· Smart Lock: Smart Lock keeps your device unlocked when it’s safe with you and locked when it detects that it’s been put down.

· Enabling Device admin apps allows Find My Device to lock or erase a lost device.

· Encryption & credentials: you can see the encryption and credential information of your tablet.

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· Trust agents is a service that tells the system whether your tablet environment is trusted. When a trust agent thinks it can trust the current environment, it will notify the system through a callback, and the system will decide how to bypass your tablet’s security configuration. A typical example is: when in a trusted environment, the system grants the you the ability to bypass the lock screen.
· App Pinning allows you to keep the current app in view until you unpin it.
8.12 Privacy
To protect your privacy, you can set an app to be allowed or forbidden to access your location, contacts, etc. Also whether or not to show passwords or choose the activities and info that you want to Google to save.
8.13 Location
Touch to set whether to allow an app to access your device’s location. You can set allowing continual access, or only while the app is in use.
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8.14 Safety & emergency
Emergency Location Service: turn this feature on, your device can automatically send its location to emergency response partner when you call or text an emergency number. Earthquake alerts: turn it on, when an earthquake is detected nearby, you will get an alert with the initial estimated magnitude and distance from your location.
8.15 Password and accounts
In this menu you can choose password or auto-fill for google service. Or touch Add account to add an account for owner.
8.16 Digital Wellbeing and parental controls
In this menu you can find how much time you have spent on the tablet and even on each app. You can customise the time limit for using the tablet so that have a healthy and balanced life. In addition, parents are able to restrict their children’s usage time to manage their browsing habits.
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8.17 Google
Touch to configure your Google account and services settings.
8.18 DuraSpeed
DuraSpeed helps boost the foreground app by restricting background apps, you can turn on the switch of background apps in the list to make it unrestricted.
8.19 System 8.19.1 Languages and input
Touch to configure language settings, the Physical keyboard, Spell checker, pointer speed, etc.
8.19.2 Gestures
In this menu, you can set gestures for quick and convenient operations.
8.19.3 Date & time
Use Date & time settings to customise your preferences for how date and time are displayed.
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8.19.4 Backup
Turn on to back up your tablet’s settings and other application data to Google servers. If you replace your tablet, the settings and data you’ve backed up will be restored onto the new device when you sign in with your Google account.
8.19.5 Multiple users
You can share this device with other people by creating additonal users. each user has their own space, which they can customise with apps, wall paper and so on. Reset options Touch to reset Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Reset app preferences, or Erase all data.
8.19.6 Regulatory & safety
Touch to view product information.
8.20 About tablet
This contains information such as device specification, CPU, Legal information, Model type, Build number, etc.
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9 Making the most of your tablet ……………………………….
9.1 FOTA Upgrade
Use the FOTA (Firmware Over The Air) Upgrade tool to update your tablet’s software. To access Updates, from the app list, touch Settings > System > System Update. If you want to update the system, touch Check for update and when that’s finished, your tablet will have the latest version of the software. During FOTA downloading or updating, to avoid errors in locating the correct update packages, do not change your default storage location.
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10 Accessories ……………………..
Standard accessories 1. Charger 2. USB Cable 3.Quick Start Guide and safety information leaflet
· Accessories depend on countries.
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11 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 > System Update. · Reset your tablet via Erase all data (factory reset).
Touch Settings > System > Reset options. Another method is to hold down the Power key and the Volume up key at the same time when your tablet is powered off, and then select Wipe data/factory reset by pressing volume down key. All your tablet data will be lost permanently. It is strongly advised to fully back up your tablet data before resetting. and carry out the following checks: My tablet can’t be switched on or is frozen · When the tablet can’t be switched on, charge for at least 20 minutes to ensure the minimum battery power needed. Then switch it on again.
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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. Press the Volume key to select, and press the Power key to confirm each selection.
My tablet has not responded for several minutes
· If your tablet doesn’t respond, turn off your tablet by pressing and holding the Power key until it turns off and then restart it again.
· If your tablet has a removable battery, remove the battery and reinsert it, then restart the tablet.
· If it still doesn’t work, reset the tablet.
My tablet turns off by itself
· Check that your screen is locked when you are not using your tablet, and make sure that the Power key is not accidentally pressed while the screen is unlocked.
· Check the battery charge level.
· If it still doesn’t work, reset the tablet or update software.
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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. · Make sure that your battery is not completely discharged; if the battery power has been empty for a long time, it may take around 20 minutes to display the battery charging indicator on the screen. · Make sure that charging is carried out under normal conditions (0°C (32°F) to 40°C (104°F )). · When abroad, check that the voltage input is compatible.
My tablet can’t connect to a network or “No service” is displayed · Try connecting to the network by moving to another
physical location. · Verify the network coverage with your operator. · Try connecting at a later time if the network is
overloaded.
My tablet can’t connect to the internet · Check your tablet’s internet connection settings.
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· Make sure that you are in a place with network coverage.
· Try connecting at a later time or another location. I can’t use the features described in the manual
· Check with your operator to make sure that your subscription includes this service.
· Make sure that this feature doesn’t require an TCL accessory.
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. If you are using a Mac, make sure to install Android File Transfer from www. android.com/filetransfer/.
I can’t download new files
· Make sure that there is sufficient tablet storage space for your download.
· Select the microSD card as the location to store downloaded files.
· Check your subscription status with your operator. The tablet can’t be detected by others via Bluetooth
· Make sure that Bluetooth is turned on and your tablet is visible to other users.
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· Make sure that the two tablets are within Bluetooth’s detection range.
The battery drains too fast · Make sure that you follow the complete charge time
(minimum 270 minutes). · After a partial charge, the battery level indicator
may not be exact. Wait for at least 20 minutes after removing the charger to obtain an exact indication. · 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. · Turn off Bluetooth or Wi-Fi when not in use. The tablet becomes warm following game playing, internet surfing or running other complex applications · This heating is a normal consequence of the CPU handling excessive data. Ending the above actions will make your tablet return to normal temperature.
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After a factory data reset is performed, I can’t use my tablet without entering Google account credentials · After a reset is performed, you must enter the
original Google account credentials that were used on this tablet. · If you don’t remember your Google account credentials, complete Google account recovery procedures. · If you still cannot access your tablet, apply to the authorised repair centre, but remember that it will not be regarded as warranty case. I forget some passwords/codes/keys on tablet · Perform a factory data reset. · If you still cannot access your tablet, apply to the authorised repair centre, but remember that it will not be regarded as a warranty case.
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12 Specifications ………………….
Processor : MT8766B Platform : Android 13 Memory : 32GB ROM + 3GB RAM Dimensions (LxWxT) : 241.2156.67.99mm Weight : 470g Display : 800*1280 Connectivity : · Bluetooth BT5.0 · Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac · USB Type C Camera : · 2M front camera · 2M rear camera
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Audio supported formats : AAC LC, HE-AACv1 (AAC+), HE-AACv2 (enhanced AAC+), AAC ELD (enhanced low delay AAC), AMR-NB, AMR-WB, FLAC, MP3, MIDI, Vorbis, PCM/WAVE Battery (1) : Capacity: 6000mAh Expansion Slot : microSDTM memory card (Availability of microSD card depends on market) Note: Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
(1) The original battery has undergone rigorous safety inspections to meet qualification standards, the use of non-original batteries may be dangerous.
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Disclaimer 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 carrier services. 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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References

• Android File Transfer
• TCL USA | TVs, Sound Bars, Phones, Appliances

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