TCL K11 Smart Phone Installation Guide

TCL K11 Smart Phone

Product Information

• Specifications:
  • Headset connector
  • Microphone
  • Front Camera
  • Volume keys
  • Power key/Google Assistant
  • USB Type-C

Product Usage Instructions

• Set up your SIM card:
  • The SIM card is essential for network identification. Follow these steps to set it up:
  • Remove the back cover of the phone.
  • Insert the Nano SIM card with gold contacts facing down.
  • Do not attempt to use any other SIM types.
• Battery:
  • Proper battery insertion and charging are crucial for device functionality:
  • Insert the battery with gold contacts aligned properly.
  • Charge the device fully before first use using the provided charger and USB Type-C cable.
• Optimizing battery life:
  • Maximize battery performance with these tips:
  • Adjust screen brightness and display timeout settings.
  • Enable power saving mode through Settings to conserve battery.
• Security & convenience:
  • Protect your phone and privacy with security settings:
  • Set up a screen lock for added security.
  • Configure the face unlock feature for convenient access.
• Useful apps:
  • Explore these essential apps on your device:
  • Access all apps by swiping up from the Home screen.
  • Utilize the camera and camcorder for capturing photos and videos.
  • Browse the web using the Chrome browser.

FAQs

• Q: Can I use a different type of SIM card?
  • A: No, the device only supports Nano SIM cards. Attempting to use other SIM types may cause damage.
• Q: How do I activate power saving mode?
  • A: Swipe up from the Home screen, go to Settings > Smart Manager > Battery > Super saving mode, and enable it to activate power saving mode.
• Q: How do I set up face unlock?
  • A: Swipe up from the Home screen, navigate to Settings > Security & biometrics > Face unlock, and follow the on-screen instructions to set it up.

At a glance

• Let’s get started.
• We’ll guide you through startup and tell you where to find more information about your phone and its great features.

Set up your SIM card

• The SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card identifies your device to the wireless network. You can’t make or receive phone calls without a properly installed SIM card unless it’s an emergency call (911).
• You don’t need to power off your device before inserting or removing the SIM card.
• Note: Your device only supports Nano SIM cards. To avoid damage to your device, do not attempt to insert any other SIM types.
• With the phone face down, remove the back cover by gently pulling up on the indentation on the bottom left of the cover.
• Place or remove the Nano SIM card and the microSDTM card in the correct slot as shown. Please note that gold contacts must be facing down.
• Note: MicroSDTM cards are sold separately.

Battery

• Insert the battery by connecting the gold contacts in the device battery cavity.
• The battery will only fit one way.
• To optimize battery performance, be sure to fully charge your device before using it for the first time.

Charging the device

1. Insert the USB Type-C cable into the charge port as shown.
2. Connect the charger to a power outlet.
   • Note: Please use the charger and USB Type-C cable that’s included with your device. Using the wrong cable and charger may damage the charging port or reduce battery performance.

Optimize battery life

To optimize battery life, adjust your screen brightness and display timeout.

1. Adjusting brightness level: Lowering your screen brightness level can optimize your battery level. To adjust the brightness level, swipe up from the Home screen, and touch Settings > Display > Brightness level. To lower the brightness level, move the wheel to the left.
2. Power saving mode: Power saving mode minimizes battery usage to extend battery life. To explore power management options, swipe up from the Home screen, and touch Settings > Smart Manager > Battery > Super saving mode. Then touch ENABLE to activate power saving mode.
3. Adjust screen timeout: Sleep mode is a low-power mode function and it significantly saves your battery power. Lower the amount of time your device stays on after you stop using it to optimize your battery level. To do so, swipe up from the Home screen, touch Settings > Display > Sleep and select screen timeout duration.

Security & convenience

To protect your phone and privacy, you can activate the following security options:

• Screen lock: Swipe up from the Home screen, touch Settings > Security & biometrics > Screen lock
• Face unlock: Swipe up from the Home screen, touch Settings > Security & biometrics > Face unlock, and follow the instructions to set up the face unlock feature.

Useful apps

When you’re up and running, try these apps to see what you can do with your new phone.
Find it: Swipe up from the Home screen to see all your apps.

• Camera
  • Your mobile phone is equipped with a camera and a camcorder for taking photos and shooting videos.
• Chrome
  • Using the Chrome browser, you can enjoy surfing the Web.
• Gmail
  • With Gmail, you can send and receive emails, manage emails by labels, archive them, etc.
• Messaging
  • You can create, edit, and receive SMS and MMS with this phone.
• Play Store
  • In Play Store, search for the app you need, download it, and then follow the installation guide to install the app.
• Settings
  • To access this function, swipe up from the Home screen and then touch Settings.

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

Approved firmware versions

• This device will only operate with firmware versions that have been approved for use by your wireless carrier and the device manufacturer.
• If unauthorized firmware is placed on the device it will not function.

Information about safeguarding handsets

• We encourage customers to take appropriate measures to secure their devices and invite them to take advantage of the features available on these devices to help secure them from theft and/or other unauthorized access and use.
• This device has a locking function (e.g., Security PINs) that can serve as a first line of defense against unauthorized use or access to stored information.
• Preloaded security applications that allow customers to track or locate misplaced devices can be found on several devices.
• Lost or stolen devices should be immediately reported to your wireless carrier so that proper measures can be taken to protect accounts.
• For additional information, visit your wireless carrier’s Privacy Policy.

Emergency call

• If your phone has network coverage, dial the emergency number and touch it to make an emergency call. This works even without a SIM card and without typing the PIN code.
• Although all phones are equipped with 9-1-1 emergency calls, this phone may or may not permit its location to be approximated during a 9-1-1 call. Be prepared to report your location when dialing 911*.
• Availability of this feature depends on upgrades to the (a) wireless network and (b) 9-1-1 calling system that is required to be installed by the local 9-1-1 response agency or public safety answering point (PSAP); these upgrades may not be available everywhere within your wireless service provider’s coverage area or roaming area.
• This approximation of the phone’s location and the transmittal of location information are subject to emergencies, transmission limits, network problems/limitations, interconnecting carrier problems, your phone, buildings/tunnels, signal strength, and atmospheric/topographical conditions, and may be curtailed, interrupted, dropped, or refused.
• The phone’s approximate location may be transmitted to the local 9-1-1 response agency or PSAP while the call is in progress; this approximation is intended solely to aid the PSAP in dispatching emergency assistance or to limit the search area for emergency services personnel.
• You should not rely solely on a mobile phone for essential communications (such as a medical or other emergency).
• Please see your wireless carrier’s Terms and Conditions, and Privacy Policy for additional service restrictions and details.

Additional information

• Use of some content or features may require qualifying service or access to a Wi-Fi connection.
• TCL Communication Technology Holdings Limited reserves the right to alter material or technical specifications without prior notice.
• TCL is a registered trademark of TCL Technology Group Corporation ©2023 TCL Technology Group Corporation.
• CJB2LK001AAB Printed in China

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