TCL TAB 8v Tablet User Manual

TAB 8v Tablet

Table of Contents
1 Your device ………………………………………………………… 4 1.1 Keys and connectors…………………………………. 4 1.2 Getting started ………………………………………….. 7 1.3 Home screen……………………………………………… 9
2 Text input …………………………………………………………. 17 2.1 Using the onscreen keyboard ………………….17 2.2 Text editing……………………………………………….18
3 Message……………………………………………………………. 19 4 Contacts …………………………………………………………… 20
4.1 Consult your Contacts ……………………………..20 5 Calendar, Clock, and Calculator………………………. 26
5.1 Calendar……………………………………………………26 5.2 Clock …………………………………………………………28 5.3 Calculator………………………………………………….30 6 Multimedia applications ………………………………….. 31 6.1 Camera ……………………………………………………..31 6.2 Photos ……………………………………………………..32 7 Others ……………………………………………………………….35 7.1 Support Centre…………………………………………35 7.2 Other applications …………………………………..35 8 Google applications …………………………………………. 36 8.1 Chrome……………………………………………………..36
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8.2 Gmail…………………………………………………………36 8.3 Maps …………………………………………………………37 8.4 YouTube…………………………………………………….37 8.5 Play Store………………………………………………….37 8.6 Duo …………………………………………………………..38
9 Settings ……………………………………………………………..39 9.1 Wi-Fi …………………………………………………………39 9.2 Bluetooth ………………………………………………….40 9.3 Device network………………………………………..42 9.4 Connected devices …………………………………..43 9.5 Home screen & lock screen …………………….47 9.6 Display………………………………………………………48 9.7 Sound………………………………………………………..49 9.8 Notifications……………………………………………..49 9.9 Button & gestures ……………………………………50 9.10 Advanced features……………………………………52 9.11 Smart Manager…………………………………………53 9.12 Security & biometrics ………………………………54 9.13 Location ……………………………………………………56 9.14 Privacy………………………………………………………56 9.15 Apps ………………………………………………………….56 9.16 Storage ……………………………………………………..57 9.17 Users & Accounts …………………………………….57 9.18 Digital Wellbeing and parental controls ….57
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9.19 Google ………………………………………………………58 9.20 Accessibility………………………………………………58 9.21 System ………………………………………………………58 10 Making the most of your tablet ………………………. 60 10.1 FOTA Upgrade………………………………………….60 11 Accessories ……………………………………………………….61 12 Troubleshooting………………………………………………..62 13 Specifications ……………………………………………………68 14 Disclaimer…………………………………………………………. 70
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1 Your device…………………………

1.1 Keys and connectors

Headset connector

Type-C port
Microphone Front camera

Volume up/down
Power key

Back button

Speaker 4

Recent apps button
Home button

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.
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Recent Apps button · Touch to view applications you’ve recently
accessed.
Power key · Press: Lock the screen/Light up the screen. · Press and hold: Show the popped up menu to
select from Power off/Restart/Airplane 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 volume during a video call. · Adjust the media volume while listening to
music or watching a video, or streaming content. · 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 microSD card.
microSD
1.2.2 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, GPS, Bluetooth or background-running applications when not in use; reduce the backlight time, etc.
1.2.3 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. If you do not know your PIN code or forget it, contact your network operator. Be sure to keep your PIN code safe.
1.2.4 Powering off your tablet
Press and hold the Power key until options appear, then select Power off.
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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.
4 Google Search bar · Touch 2 to enter text search screen. · Touch 3 to enter voice search screen.
5 Favorite tray applications · Enter the application. · Long press to move or remove applications.
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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.
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.
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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 Camera and Gallery. Double touch the screen to zoom in/out.
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.
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Clear all notifications (ongoing notifications will remain)
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 touching the icons.
Open Settings, to view the full list of settings.
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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.
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.
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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.
Remove Long press an item and drag it up to the top of the Remove icon, then release.
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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 Wallpapers 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.
Consult recently used applications To consult recently used applications, touch the Recent Apps button . Touch a thumbnail in the window to open the application.
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Touch one thumbnail and slide it up to close an application. Touch Clear all at the bottom of the screen to close all the running applications.
1.3.6 Volume adjustment
Using the volume key Press the Volume key to adjust the volume. To activate the silent mode, press the Volume down key until the tablet is silent. From the Home screen, touch Settings > Sound to set the volume for media, ringtones, alarms, etc.
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2 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 be 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 > Autorotate screen).
2.1.1 Gboard
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1 Enter text or numbers. 2 Long press to select symbols. 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: Translate, Cut,
Copy and Share. · If you have previously cut or copied any text, touch
and hold the area next to the cursor then Paste will appear, which allows you to paste the text at the current location.
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3 Message………………………………
You also can send messages with this tablet when it is paired with your mobile phone. Touch on the screen, then as shown below, follow the instructions to pair your tablet and phone, then the messages on your mobile phone will be synchronized with the ones on tablet.
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4 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.

4.1 Consult your Contacts
To see your contacts, touch 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
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4 Add new contact Deleted contacts will also be removed from other applications on the tablet or web the next time you synchronize your tablet.
4.1.1 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.

4.1.2 Editing your contacts
To edit contact information, touch contact details screen.
When finished, touch Save to save.

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4.1.3 Use Quick contact for Android
Touch a contact to open Quick contact panel for Android. You can then touch to send a message.

(1) Only tablet contacts and account contacts can be added to Favourites.
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The icons available on the Quick contact panel depend on the information you have for the contact and the applications and accounts on your tablet.
4.1.4 Exporting and sharing contacts
This tablet enables you to export your tablet contacts via a .vcf file for sharing with others. From the Contacts screen, touch to open the options menu, then touch Contacts App > Settings > export > SAVE, contacts will export to a .vcf file. You can change the .vcf file name before SAVE. You can share a single contact or contacts with others by sending the contact’s vCard to them via Bluetooth, Gmail.
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Touch a contact you want to share, touch then touch Share on contact details screen, and then select the application to perform this action.
4.1.5 Displaying contacts
Touch to open the options menu, then touch Contacts App 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.
4.1.6 Synchronizing contacts in multiple
accounts
Contacts, data or other information can be synchronized from multiple accounts, depending on the applications installed on your tablet.
To add an account,touch to open the options menu and touch Contacts App Settings > Accounts, or from the app list, then Settings > Users & Accounts > Add account.
You are required to select the kind of account you are adding, like DUO, Exchange, and Google.
As with other account setups, you need to enter detailed information, like user name, password, etc.
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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 Users & Accounts screen, touch Automatically sync data, when activated, all changes to information on the tablet or online will be automatically synchronized with each other.
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5 Calendar, Clock, and Calculator……………………………
5.1 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.
5.1.1 Multimode view
You can display the Calendar by Schedule: Day, Week, or Month, touch to select.
5.1.2 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 pop-up dialogue box to edit the event.
5.1.3 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.
5.1.4 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. Touch the Back button to keep the reminders pending in the Status bar and the Notification panel.
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5.2 Clock

Your tablet has a built-in clock. swipe up the Home screen, then touch .

5.2.1 Alarm

To set an alarm, touch Alarm on the screen.

Turn on to enable the alarm.

Touch

to add a new alarm:

Touch a currently existing alarm to enter the alarm editing screen.

To delete an alarm, touch the currently existing alarm and hold on for seconds, then touch the to delete.

5.2.2 Clock

To view the world clock, touch Clock on the screen.

Touch

to add a city.

5.2.3 Timer

Touch Timer on the screen.

· Enter the time. The time should be typed in hour, minute and second number sequence.

· Touch

to start the countdown.

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Pause/play

5.2.4 Stopwatch

Touch Stopwatch on the screen.

· Touch

to start the Stopwatch.

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

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to halt the total and lap times. These

will only restart after

is touched.

· Touch to delete the record.

5.2.5 Adjust Clock settings

Touch and then Settings to access Clock and Alarms settings.

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5.3 Calculator
To solve mathematical problems with Calculator, swipe up from the home screen, then touch Calculator. There are two panels available: Basic panel and Advanced panel. Touch or to switch between panels, select one of the following two ways:
Touch to delete all at once.
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6 Multimedia applications…….
6.1 Camera
Before using the camera, make sure that you remove the protective lens cover to avoid it affecting your photo quality. To take a photo or video, touch from the Home screen.

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1 Switch between front and rear camera.
2 Pinch fingers together to zoom out, or spread fingers apart to zoom in.

3 View the photos or videos you have taken. 4 Take a photo.

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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 to take a photo during video recording. Touch to pause video recording and touch to continue. Touch to stop recording. The video will be automatically saved.
6.2 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. Photos and videos are displayed by albums.
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Select photos for further operation.
Working with photos Find the photo you want to work on, and touch the photo to enter the full-screen photo view. Touch to share the photo. Touch to edit the photo or video. Touch to scans and analyzes the photo and delivers its search results. Touch to delete this photo. Touch select Use as to set the photo as Contact photo or Wallpaper, and print the photo.
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Batch operation The Photos provide a multi-select function so that you can work with photos/videos in batches. On Photos screen, long press a photo or video to activate batch operation mode, then touch videos/ photos you want to work with. Touch to delete selected files. Touch to share selected files.
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7 Others ……………………………..
7.1 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.
7.2 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.
(1) Application availability depends on country and operator.
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8 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.
8.1 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 synchronized with your Google account.
8.2 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 synchronized with your Gmail account.
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8.3 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.
8.4 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.
8.5 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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8.6 Duo
A video chat mobile app. With phone numbers verified, users can easily video call people from their contact list.
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9 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 .
9.1 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 SAVE.
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 pops up.
9.2 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. · Turn on 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. In the dialog that pops up, touch FORGET DEVICE to confirm.
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9.3 Device network
9.3.1 Data usage
Touch Settings > Device network > Data usage, you can check the total Wi-Fi data usage every day, and the data usage of every App.
You also can set the Network restrictions, touch the Wi-Fi name, you can set the Wi-Fi data to Automatic, Metered and Not metered.
9.3.2 Aeroplane mode
Turn on Aeroplane mode to simultaneously disable all wireless connections including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and more.
9.3.3 Tethering
Touch Settings > Device network > Tethering, you can enable the Bluetooth tethering to share your tablet’s Internet connection via Bluetooth, and you also can share tablet’s Internet connection via USB as your tablet is connected to other device via USB.
9.3.4 Private DNS
Private DNS is a mechanism for network transmission security to ensure the security of network experience.
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9.4 Connected devices
9.4.1 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 > Connected devices > 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 connect/disconnect to/from VPN
To connect to a VPN: · Touch Settings > Connected devices > VPN.
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· The VPNs you have added are listed. Touch the VPN you want to connect with.
· In the dialog that opens, enter any requested credentials and touch CONNECT.
To disconnect from a VPN: · Touch the VPN you want to disconnect from. In the
dialog that opens, touch DISCONNECT.
To edit/delete a VPN
To edit a VPN: · Touch Settings > Connected devices > 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.
9.4.2 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 > Cast. · Turn on Cast. · Touch the device name you want to connect.
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Note: your device needs to be connected to a Wi-Fi network first before using this function.
9.4.3 USB Connection
With the USB cable, you can transfer media files and other files between your internal storage and a computer. Touch Settings > Connected devices > USB connection, select Charge this device, Transfer files or Transfer photos (PTP).
9.4.4 Printing
Touch Printing to activate Print services. You can select your Default print service or choose Add service.
9.4.5 Chromebook
Chromebook is a new kind of computer designed to help you get things done faster and easier. They run Chrome OS, an operating system that has cloud storage, the best of Google built in, and multiple layers of security. Touch Settings > Connected devices > Chromebook and follow the instructions to enable Chromebook.
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9.4.6 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 receiver, 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 Wi-Fi. This means you can use Nearby Share even when you are completely off-line.

Touch to turn on the nearby share. You also turn on the nearby share in the quick settings panel.

You can add an account and rename your Device name, choose the device visibility, to every one, to contact or hidden.

Touch and hold the file you want to share, and touch

, then touch the device which is visible to

your device and you want to share with.

Note: If you want to make your device visible to contacts, please sign in your Google account first.

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9.5 Home screen & lock screen

Daily Board: touch

to show the daily board

including clock, weather, news, calendar and Google

Assistant when charging and not using tablet.

Wallpapers: you can choose the default pictures or use photos as wallpaper.

Themes: you can choose the theme style (round style, square style or free style).

Default home app: you can customize your home app.

Home settings: you can set Home screen style, Home screen grid. Enable or disable the 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.

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.

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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.
9.6 Display
In this menu, you can adjust your screen brightness, select screen display mode such as dark mode, eye comfort mode, reading 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, then turn on and you can see the network speed. Touch Battery
percentage, you can select how to display the battery percentage. Touch Notification icon folder, then all notification icons will be hidden in a separate icon.
Touch Notifications icons folder, then all notifications you received will be hidden in a separate icon.
More display settings, touch Screen saver, the screen saver can extend the life of your monitor, when you don’t use your tablet for a certain period of time, the screen automatically keeps displaying one image all the time.
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9.7 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.
· More sound settings: you can set tones for Screen lock and Touch. In Emergency alert, enable Allow alerts, and you can enable the different alerts. You also can set the alert preferences and the alert interval.
9.8 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.
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· Lock screen quick settings: turn on , and the quick settings panel can be dragged down even in the lock screen.
· Notification icons folder: turn on , and all notification icons will be hidden in a separate icon.
· Mini notification: turn on , the notifications will be shown in the form of a small ball preview, and click it to open a floating window to reply to a message without interrupting your task.
· Manage app notifications: you can configure whether to block the notifications from this app.
9.9 Button & gestures
System navigation
Buttons navigation: choose your preferred iocn order.
Gesture navigation: to go back, swipe inward from left side or the right side of screen; to go Home screen, swipe up from buttom of the screen; to open recents, swipe up from buttom then hold on more than 0.3s; to switch between recent apps, swipe left or right in the bottom bar area.
More: to go back, choose “back from bottom”, or choose “back from bottom” and Turn on to hide gesture guide bar.
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Gesture
In this menu, you can set gestures for quick and convenient operations.
Touch Flip to mute, then turn on and you can flip the tablet to mute the sounds from snooze the alarm.
3-finger screenshot, turn on and a screenshot can be taken by swiping down with 3 fingers simultaneously.
3-finger regional screenshot, turn on and a regional screenshot can be taken by pinching with 3 fingers.
Split-screen gesture: turn on and the split mode will be activated by swiping up with 3 fingers on the screen.
Power key
Quick launch camera: turn on then you can quickly open the camera by pressing the power button twice.
Power key menu: press the power button and volune up button to shows the quick controls. In the smart home, it lets all Google account holders control all of their compatible connected devices through the Google Home app and Google Assistant. In the App shortcuts, you can add a maximum 4 apps for quick and convenient operations.
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9.10 Advanced features
· Privacy protection gives you a reminder when a sensitive behavior is detected, protecting your personal information, and generating security log.
· Enabling the game mode gives you a better game experience. In addition, you can make a screen recording.
· Smart App Recommend, after connecting headset or speakers, you will be recommend with suitable applications on the launcher according to your habits.
· 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 interaction in 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.
· App cloner helps you use many accounts for one application, it will duplicate one app on your home screen, and you can enjoy both of them respectively at the same time.
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9.11 Smart Manager
Smart Manager ensures your tablet is operating in top form by automatically scanning and optimizing data usage to preserve battery levels, manage storage and protect against security threats. You can also do some manual settings for further optimization.
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9.12 Security & biometrics

Security status

· Google play protect: Play Protect regularly checks your apps and devices for harmful behavior. You will be notified of any security risks found.

· 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.

· Google Play system update: touch to check for update and see the version of your Google Play system.

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

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Privacy Security · Privacy protection gives you a reminder when a
sensitive behavior is detected, protecting your personal information, and generating security log. Others You can also set Quick assistance, Device admin apps, Encryption & credentials, Trust Agents and Screen pinning 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. · 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 you the ability to bypass the lock screen.
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· 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.
9.13 Location
Touch to set whether to allow an app to access your device’s location. Touch App-level permission you can set the level such as ALLOWED ALL THE TIME or ALLOWED ONLY WHILE IN USE. Touch Wi-Fi and Bluetooth scanning, you can improve the location accuracy. Touch Advanced to enable the emergency location service.
9.14 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.
9.15 Apps
Touch to view details about the applications installed on your tablet, to manage their data usage or force them to stop.
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In the Permissions Manager menu of an application, you can grant permissions for the app, such as allowing the app to access your Camera, Contacts, Location, etc.
9.16 Storage
Use these settings to monitor the total and available space on your tablet and microSD card.
9.17 Users & Accounts
Touch users > , you can share your tablet by adding new users. Each user has a personal space on your tablet.
Touch Add account to add an account for owner.
Emergency information, you can add medical information and emergency contacts as in such a way to get you rescued quickly when you are in danger.
9.18 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 customize 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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9.19 Google
Touch to configure your Google account and services settings.
9.20 Accessibility
Use the Accessibility settings to configure any accessibility plug-ins you have installed on your tablet.
9.21 System 9.21.1 About tablet
This contains information such as device specification, Legal information, Model type, Build number, etc.
9.21.2 System update
Tap 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.
9.21.3 Update apps
Touch to check apps new version and update.
9.21.4 Languages & input
Touch to configure language settings, the Virtual keyboard, Spell checker, pointer speed, etc.
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9.21.5 Date & time
Use Date & time settings to customize your preferences for how date and time are displayed.
9.21.6 Backup
Touch 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.
9.21.7 Reset
Touch to reset Network settings, Reset app preferences, or Erase all data.
9.21.8 Regulatory & safety
Touch to view product information such as tablet model, manufacturer, certifications related to the tablet.
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10 Making the most of your tablet ……………………………….
10.1 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 updates. 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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11 Accessories ……………………..
Standard accessories 1. Charger 2. USB Cable 3.Quick Start Guide 3. Product safety information leaflet
· Accessories depend on countries. · Only use the TCL batteries, chargers, and
accessories included along with your device.
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12 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 be charged properly
· Make sure that you are using the TCL charger that comes with the tablet.
· 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 the Internet
· 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. 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.
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.
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· 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. · 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 330 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.
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· 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 video 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. 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 center, but remember that it will not be regarded as warranty case. I forget some passwords/codes/keys on tablet · Perform a factory data reset.
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· If you still cannot access your tablet, apply to the authorised repair center, but remember that it will not be regarded as a warranty case.
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13 Specifications ………………….
Processor : MT8766 Platform : Android R Memory : 64GB ROM + 4GB RAM(1) Dimensions (LxWxT) : 197124.88.85 mm Weight : 295g Display : 800 X 1280 IPS Network : · Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac GPS : GPS Connectivity : · Bluetooth BT5.0 · 3.5mm audio jack
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· USB Type-C Camera : · 5 megapixel front camera · 5 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: 5500mAh 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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14 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

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