TCL 8196G TAB10 LTE Gen 2 User Guide

TCL 8196G TAB10 LTE Gen 2

Specifications

• Front Camera: Yes
• Back Camera: Yes
• Operating System: Android
• Display: Touchscreen
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
• Storage: Expandable via microSD card
• Battery: Rechargeable

Product Usage Instructions

1. Getting Started

1.1 Setting Up:

1. Insert or remove your SIM card or microSD card as needed.
2. Make sure to fully charge the battery before first use.

1.2 Powering On/Off:

• To power on the tablet, hold down the Power key until it starts up. Unlock using your chosen method.
• To power off, press and hold the Power key, then select Power off.

2. Home Screen

To access the Home screen, press the Home button. Customize it with your favorite apps and widgets for quick access.

3. Text Input

3.1 Using the Onscreen Keyboard:

When typing, utilize the onscreen keyboard for text input. Edit text easily using the editing functions available.

4. Contacts

4.1 Managing Contacts:

You can access and manage your contacts through the Contacts application on the tablet.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: Where can I find the complete user manual for the tablet?
  • A: You can download the complete user manual from tcl.com for detailed information on using the tablet.
• Q: How do I conserve battery life on the tablet?
  • A: To save battery, fully charge it initially, disconnect charger when full, turn off Wi-Fi/Bluetooth when not in use, and reduce backlight brightness.

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

SIM and SD cards tray

Front camera

Power key Microphone

Back button Home button Recent apps button

Speaker

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 Assitant. 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/Aeroplane mode/Cast · 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. · Quickly double-press the power key to open
the camera and take a photo. Volume keys · Adjust the call volume during a phone call. · Adjust the media volume while listening to
music or a video, or streaming content. · Adjusts the ringtone volume. · Mutes the ringtone of an incoming call. · While using the Camera app, press Volume up
or down key to take a photo or touch and hold to take several photos.
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1.2 Getting started 1.2.1 Setting up
Insert or remove your SIM card or microSD card.
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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 and Quick Settings panel as well.
Clear all notifications (ongoing notifications will remain)
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Quick Settings panel From the Quick Settings panel 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 &
biometrics > Screen lock. · Set your own pattern.
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 > Sleep and select a screen timeout period. You can also manually lock the screen by pressing the Power key once.
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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
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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

2.1 Using the onscreen keyboard
Onscreen keyboard settings
Go to Settings > System > Languages & input > Virtual 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, Share
and Select all. · 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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Phone, Call logs and Contacts

3.1 Phone 3.1.1 Making a call
To make a call, touch in the Favourites tray.

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1 Call log
2 Contacts
3 View the contact’s detailed information. You can also edit, delete, copy the number, or Block/report spam.
4 Show the dial pad 5 Favourites

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Display the suggested numbers.
Long press to access voicemail.
Enter the desired number from the dial pad and touch to place the call, or select a contact from Contacts
or Call logs by sliding or touching tabs and then touch to make the call.
The number you entered can be saved to Contacts by touching the Create new contact icon or the Add to a contact icon . If you make a mistake, you can delete the incorrect digits by touching . To hang up a call, touch . International call To dial an international call, long press to enter “+”, then enter the international country prefix followed by the full phone number and touch .
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Emergency call

If your tablet has network coverage, dial the emergency

number and touch

to make an emergency call.

This works even without a SIM card and without typing

the PIN code.

3.1.2 Answering or rejecting a call

When you receive a call, a call window will be presented on top of the screen. Touch DECLINE to dismiss a call or ANSWER to answer a call. Touch the call window to open the phone call screen.

On the phone call screen:

· Swipe up to answer the call;

· Swipe down to reject the call;

· Touch

to reject the call by sending a preset

message.

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3.1.3 Calling your voicemail
Your voicemail is provided by your network to avoid missing calls. It works like an answering machine that you can consult at any time. To access your voicemail, long press . If you receive a voicemail, appears on the Status bar. Open the Notification panel and touch New voicemail.
3.1.4 During a call
To adjust the volume during a call, press the Volume key.
End the current call. Touch to add another call. Display the dial pad.
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Touch to hold the current call.
Touch to open the speaker.
Touch once to mute the current call. Touch this icon again to unmute the call.
3.1.5 Managing multiple calls
With this tablet you can handle multiple calls at the same time.

Swap calls

When you accept two calls, touch

to switch

between two lines. The current call will be put on hold.

Conference calls (1)
You can set up a conference call as follows.
· Place a call to the first participant of the conference call.
· Touch to add another call. · Enter the phone number of the person you want to
add to conference and touch . You can also add participants from Call log or Contacts.
· Touch to start the conference. · Touch to end the conference call and disconnect
all callers.

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3.1.6 Phone settings
Touch from the Call screen, then touch Settings to set phone and contacts.

3.2 Call logs
You can access your call log by touching from the Phone screen to view missed calls, outgoing calls and incoming calls.

3.3 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.
3.3.1 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
Deleted contacts will also be removed from other applications on the tablet or web the next time you synchronise your tablet.
3.3.2 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.

3.3.3 Editing your contacts

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

in the contact

3.3.4 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.
3.3.5 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.
3.3.6 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 data, when activated, all changes to information on the tablet or online will be automatically synchronised with each other.
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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, 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.

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· Touch to delete the record.
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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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 screen.

from the Home

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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 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 recording.

to take a picture during video

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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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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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 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 > Wi-Fi. · Turn on . · 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.
To add a Wi-Fi network
When Wi-Fi is on, you can add new Wi-Fi networks according to your preference.
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· Touch Settings > Wi-Fi. · 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.
8.2 Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communication technology that you can use to exchange data, or connect to other Bluetooth devices for various uses.
To turn on Bluetooth · Touch Settings > Bluetooth . · Turn on Bluetooth . Your device name and other available devices will appear on screen.
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To rename your device · Touch Settings > Bluetooth. · 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 > Bluetooth. · 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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8.3 Mobile network
You can enable the roaming mode, select your preferred network type or enable the Automatically select nework. Enabling VoLTE makes your tablet on the 2G/3G/4G network as you are making a call. Touch Access Point Names, you can choose which access method your tablet uses to access the network.
8.4 Connections
8.4.1 Aeroplane mode
Turn on Aeroplane mode to simultaneously disable all wireless connections including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and more.
8.4.2 Tethering
To share your tablet’s data connection via USB and Bluetooth, go to Settings > Connection > Tethering to activate these functions.
8.4.3 Data usage
Touch Settings > Connection > Data usage, you can check the total data usage every day, and the data usage of every App.
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8.4.4 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 > Connection > VPN and then touch
. · On the screen that opens, follow your network
administrator’s instructions to configure each component of the VPN settings. · 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 > Connection > VPN. · The VPNs you have added are listed. Touch the
icon next to the VPN you want to edit.
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· After editing, touch SAVE. To delete a VPN: · Touch the icon next to the selected VPN, then
touch FORGET to delete it.
8.4.5 Private DNS
Touch to select private DNS mode.
8.4.6 Cast
This function can transmit your tablet content to TV or other device capable of supporting video over Wi-Fi connection. · Touch Settings > Connection > Cast . · Touch the device name you want to connect. Note: your device need to connet Wi-Fi network first before using this function.
8.4.7 USB connection
With the USB cable, you can transfer media files and other files between your internal storage and a computer. Touch Settings > Connection > USB connection, select Transfer files or Transfer photos (PTP).
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8.4.8 Printing
Touch Printing to activate Print services. You can select your Default print service or choose Add service.
8.4.9 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.
8.5 Home screen & lock screen
Wallpapers & style: you can choose the default pictures or use photos as wallpaper.
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Home settings: you can set Home screen style, Home screen grid. Enable or disable Fill empty cells, that is, when apps are removed the empty cells will be filled automatically. Enable Google feed, you will enjoy the news feed service when swiping right from Home screen. Enable Recent app, and the recently used applications will be displayed in drawer. Enable App icon badge, you can choose shown with number or show without number when there are notifications.
Lock screen style: default or classical style.
Default home app: you can customize your home app.
Lock screen quick settings: turn on , and the quick settings panel can be dragged down even in the lock screen.
Notifications on lock screen: you can set to show all notifications or don’t shown any notification.
Lock screen shortcut: you enable or disable to show the shortcut when the screen is locked.
Lock screen message: you can set the message displayed as the screen is locked.
Wake screen for notifications: enable it , when screen is dark, it turns on for new notifications.
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8.6 Display
In this menu, you can adjust your screen brightness, select screen display mode such as dark mode, eye comfort mode, set sleep time, font size, etc.
To rotate screen contents when device is rotated, touch Auto-rotate screen.
Status bar, touch Display > Status bar > Battery percentage, and you can set how to display the battery percentage on the upper right corner of the screen, or not to show at all.
Touch Notifications icons folder, then all notifications you received will be hidden in a separate icon.
8.7 Sound
· Volume: adjust the volume, or you can enable the silent mode.
· Ringtone: set ringtones for tablet, notification and alarm.
· 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.
· Headset mode: ringtone will only be heard from headset if it is plugged in.
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· More sound settings: you can set tones for Screen lock and Touch.
8.8 Notifications
· App icon badges: you can choose how to show the icon badges (with number or with a red spot)when apps receive new notifications.
· On the lock screen: you can choose to shown all notifications or don’t show any notifications.
· Notification icons folder: turn on , and all notification icons will be hidden in a separate icon.
· Manage app notifications: you can configure whether to block the notifications from this app.
8.9 Button & gestures
In this menu, you can set gestures for quick and convenient operations.
8.10 Advanced features
· Smart landscape, turn on , then when your tablet is in landscape orientation, third-party app can be displayed and operated on the landscape.
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· App cloner helps you use many accounts for one application, it will duplicate one app on your home sereen, and you can enjoy both of them respectively at the same time.
· Screen Recorder, enable the screen recorder in the quick setting panel, and you can set the video resolution, with or without sound, whether to record touch interactions in Advanced features.
· Stylus, touch to turn on/off the display floating button and set the shortcut panel pisition. you can customise the function of the stylus button here.
8.11 Smart Manager
Smart Manager ensures your tablet is operating in top form by automatically scanning and optimising data usage to preserve battery levels, manage storage and protect against security threats. You can also do some manual settings for further optimisation.
8.12 Security & biometrics
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).

· Face unlock: This is a backup screen lock method, you can choose Face unlock+Pattern, Face unlock +PIN and Face unlock+Password.

· 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.

Others

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

· 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.
· Screen Pinning is an option used to pin single screen or an app on tablet. As if you want that present screen opened on your tablet is only shown on screen and pressing any button or switching app does not happen, then you can pin screen using Screen Pinning.
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.
8.14 Privacy
To protect your privacy, you can set an app to be allowed or forbidden to access your location, call logs, contacts, etc. Also whether or not to show passwords or choose the activities and info that you want to Google to save.
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8.15 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.
8.16 Apps
Touch to view details about the applications installed on your tablet, to manage their data usage or force them to stop.
8.17 Storage
Use these settings to monitor the total and available space on your tablet and microSD card.
8.18 Accounts
Touch Add account to add an account for owner.
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8.19 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.
8.20 Google
Touch to configure your Google account and services settings.
8.21 Accessibility
Use the Accessibility settings to configure any accessibility plug-ins you have installed on your tablet.
8.22 System
8.22.1 About tablet
This contains information such as device specification, Legal information, Model type, Build number, etc.
8.22.2 Languages & input
Touch to configure language settings, the Virtual keyboard, Spell checker, pointer speed, etc.
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8.22.3 Date & time
Use Date & time settings to customise your preferences for how date and time are displayed.
8.22.4 Back up
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.
8.22.5 Reset
Touch to reset Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Reset app preferences, or Erase all data.
8.22.6 Regulatory & safety
Touch to view product information.
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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 UPDATES 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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Accessories

Standard accessories 1. Charger 2. USB Cable 3.Quick Start Guide 4. Product safety information leaflet
· Accessories depend on countries.
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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 updates. · Reset your tablet via Erase all data (factory reset).
Touch Settings > System > Reset > Factory data reset. Another method is to hold down the Power key and the Volume up key at the same time when your tablet is powered off. 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. · Check with your operator that your SIM card is valid. · Try connecting at a later time if the network is overloaded.
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My tablet can’t connect to the internet
· Make sure that the internet access service of your SIM card is available.
· Check your tablet’s internet connection settings. · Make sure that you are in a place with network
coverage.
· Try connecting at a later time or another location. Invalid SIM card
· Make sure that the SIM card has been correctly inserted.
· Make sure that the chip on your SIM card is not damaged.
· Make sure that the service of your SIM card is available.
My tablet can’t make outgoing calls
· Make sure that you have dialled a valid number and have touched Call.
· For international calls, check the country and area codes.
· Make sure that your tablet is connected to a network, and the network is not overloaded or unavailable.
· Check your subscription status with your operator (credit, SIM card valid, etc.).
· Make sure that you have not barred outgoing calls. · Make sure that your tablet is not in aeroplane mode.
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My tablet can’t receive incoming calls · Make sure that your tablet is switched on and
connected to a network (check for overloaded or unavailable network). · Check your subscription status with your operator (credit, SIM card valid, etc.). · Make sure that you have not forwarded incoming calls. · Make sure that you have not barred certain calls. · Make sure that your tablet is not in aeroplane mode. The caller’s name/number doesn’t appear when a call is received · Check that you have subscribed to this service with your operator. · Your caller may have concealed his name or number. I can’t find my contacts · Make sure that your SIM card is not broken. · Make sure that your SIM card is inserted properly. · Import all contacts stored in SIM card to tablet. The sound quality of the calls is poor · Adjust the volume during a call by pressing the Volume key. · Check the network strength. Move to a location with stronger signal strength.
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· Make sure that the receiver, connector and speaker on your tablet are clean.
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 a TCL accessory.
When I select a number from my contacts, the number can’t be dialled
· Make sure that you have correctly recorded the number in your file.
· Make sure that you have selected the country code when calling an international number.
I can’t add a contact
· Make sure that your SIM card contacts are not full; delete some files or save the files to the tablet.
My callers can’t leave messages on my voicemail
· Contact your network operator to check service availability.
I can’t access my voicemail
· Make sure that your operator’s voicemail number is correctly entered in “Voicemail number”.
· Try later if the network is busy. I can’t send and receive MMS
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· Contact your network operator to check service availability and MMS parameters.
· Verify the server centre number or your MMS profile with your operator.
· The server centre may be swamped. Try again later. SIM card PIN locked
· Contact your network operator to obtain the PUK (Personal Unblocking Key) code.
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, Wi-Fi, or GPS when not in use. The tablet becomes warm following prolonged calls, 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 : MT8768V/WE Platform : Android 13 Memory : 64GB ROM + 4GB RAM/ 128GB ROM + 4GB RAM Dimensions (LxWxT) : 244.94154.77.35mm Network : 2G Network: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 3G Network: WCDMA: B1/B2/B4/B5/B8 4G Network: B34/B38/B39/B40/B41/B1/B2/B3/B4/ B5/B7/B8/B12/B13/B17/B20/B28/B66 (Band frequency and data speed are operator dependent.) Weight : 425g Display : 1200*2000 FHD+
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Connectivity : · Bluetooth BT5.0 · Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac · USB Type C Camera : · 5 megapixel front camera · 8 megapixel rear camera 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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