TCL H181 Temp Confidential User Guide
- September 5, 2024
- TCL
Table of Contents
H181 Temp Confidential
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Specifications:
- Microphone
- Front camera
- Volume keys Power key/ Google Assistant
- Headset connector
- USB Type-C
Product Usage Instructions:
1. Installing the SIM/MicroSD Card
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Locate the SIM tray located on the side of your device.
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Insert the provided SIM pin into the hole and pull out the SIM
tray. -
Place the SIM card or MicroSD card with the gold contacts
facing down into the tray slot and carefully close the SIM
tray.
Note: MicroSDTM cards are sold separately. SIM pin is
included in the box.
2. Set up your SIM card
The SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card identifies your device
to the wireless network. Follow these steps:
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You can’t make or receive phone calls without a properly
installed Nano 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. Do not
attempt to insert any other SIM types to avoid damage to your
device.
3. Charging the Device
- Insert the USB Type-C cable into the charge port.
- Connect charger to power outlet.
Note: Use the charger and USB Type-C cable included with
your device to prevent damage to the charging port or reduce
battery performance.
4. Optimizing Battery Life
To optimize battery life, follow these steps:
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Adjust screen brightness and display timeout settings.
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Lower screen brightness: Swipe up from the Home screen, touch
Settings > Display > Brightness level, and move the wheel to
the left. -
Enable power saving mode: Swipe up from the Home screen, touch
Settings > Smart Manager > Battery > Super saving mode,
then touch ENABLE. -
Adjust screen timeout: Swipe up from the Home screen, touch
Settings > Display > Screen timeout and select screen timeout
duration.
5. Security & Convenience
To protect your phone and privacy, activate security
options:
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Set screen lock: Swipe up from the Home screen, touch Settings
Security & privacy > Set screen lock.
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Set up Face unlock: Swipe up from the Home screen, touch
Settings > Security & privacy > Device unlock > Face
& fingerprint unlock > Face unlock, and follow the
instructions.
6. Useful Apps
Explore useful apps on your device:
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Find apps: Swipe up from the Home screen to see all your
apps. -
Camera: Capture photos and videos using the camera and
camcorder. -
Chrome: Surf the Web using the Chrome browser.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Q: Can I use a different charger and cable to charge my
device?
A: It is recommended to use the charger and USB Type-C cable
provided with your device to prevent damage to the charging port or
reduce battery performance.
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Quick Start Guide
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.
Microphone
Front camera
Volume keys Power key/ Google Assistant
Headset connector
Microphone USB Type-C
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Installing the SIM/MicroSD Card
Locate the SIM tray located on the side of your device.
Insert the provided SIM pin into the hole and pull out the SIM tray.
Place the SIM card or MicroSD card with the gold contacts facing down into the
tray slot and carefully close the SIM tray.
Note: MicroSDTM cards are sold separately. SIM pin is included in the box.
2
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.
Battery
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 charger to 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.
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Optimize battery life
To optimize battery life, adjust your screen brightness and display timeout.
- Adjusting brightness level: Lowering your
screen brightness level can optimize your battery level. To adjust the brightness level, swipe up from the Home screen, 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, 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 > Screen timeout and select screen timeout duration.
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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 &
privacy > Set screen lock.
Face unlock: Swipe up from the Home screen,
touch Settings
Security & privacy >
Device unlock > Face & fingerprint unlock >
Face unlock and follow the instructions to set
up the face unlock feature.
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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.
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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 this device to
help secure it 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.
5G: Not all devices, signals, or uses are compatible; check device specs. See
T-Mobile.com, MetrobyT-Mobile.com, or AssuranceWireless.com for 5G coverage,
access and network management details.
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Emergency call
If your phone 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.
Although all phones are equipped with 9-1-1 emergency calling, 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 are 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 emergency situations, 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.
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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 specification without prior notice.
TCL is a registered trademark of TCL Technology Group Corporation ©2024 TCL
Technology Group Corporation.
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Safety and Regulatory Information
Safety and Use
We recommend that you read this chapter carefully before using your mobile
device. The manufacturer disclaims any liability for damage, which may result
as a consequence of improper use or use contrary to the instructions contained
herein. Use of connected devices subject to your wireless carrier’s Terms and
Conditions.
Traffic Safety
Always obey the local laws and regulations addressing the use of wireless
mobile devices and their accessories in the areas where you drive. The use of
mobile devices while driving may be prohibited or restricted in certain areas.
Conditions of Use
You are advised to switch off your mobile device from time to time to optimize
its performance.
Operational Warnings: Only use your mobile device in accordance with local
laws and regulations and obey all posted notices in public areas.
Do not attempt to disassemble your mobile device. If you disassemble your
mobile device, the warranty will not apply.
Always handle your mobile device with care and keep it in a clean and dust-
free place.
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Do not allow your mobile device to be exposed to adverse weather or
environmental conditions (moisture, humidity, rain, infiltration of liquids,
dust, sea air, etc.). The manufacturer’s recommended operating temperature
range is 0°C (32°F) to +50°C (122°F) Use only batteries, battery chargers, and
accessories which are recommended by device manufacturer and its affiliates
and are compatible with your mobile device model. Device manufacturer and its
affiliates disclaim any liability for damage caused by the use of other
chargers or batteries. Please check local laws and regulations in your
jurisdiction to learn how to best dispose of your mobile device.
PROTECT YOUR HEARING To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high
volume levels for long periods. Exercise caution when holding your device near
your ear while the loudspeaker is in use.
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Privacy
Please note that you must respect the laws and regulations of your
jurisdiction or other jurisdiction(s) where you will use your mobile device
regarding taking photographs and recording sounds with your mobile device.
Pursuant to such laws and regulations, it may be strictly forbidden to take
photographs and/ or to record the voices of other people or any of their
personal attributes, and reproduce or distribute them, as this may be
considered to be an invasion of privacy.
It is the user’s sole responsibility to ensure that prior authorization be
obtained, if necessary, in order to record private or confidential
conversations or take a photograph of another person; the manufacturer, the
seller or vendor of your mobile device (including the operator) disclaim any
liability which may result from the improper use of the mobile device.
Legal Information
In order to provide you with better access to this important information,
we’ve made the materials accessible from the phone’s Settings menu. Review
these materials prior to using your mobile device. To access the materials on
your mobile device, swipe up from the Home screen, and tap Settings > System>
About phone > Legal information, and select a topic.
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Regulatory Information (e-label)
Your mobile device uses an electronic label (e-label) that provides regulatory
information about your device. To view the regulatory information (such as FCC
ID) for this device, on the device, swipe up from the Home screen, then tap
Settings > System > Regulatory & safety.
FCC Compliance
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance of this device voids the user’s authority to operate this
device. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference. (2) This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures: · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ·
Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver. · Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. · Consult the
dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.
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Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) – U.S. Only
This device is hearing aid-compatible as determined by ANSI C63.19-2019 and
waiver DA-23-914. The lowest conversational gain is 16.15 dB with a hearing-
aid, and 20.57 dB without hearing-aid, using telecoil coupling capability.
A handset that demonstrates compliance to ANSI C63.19-2011 shall be rated in
accordance with section 20.19(b)(2)(i) M and T ratings. The 2019 ANSI C63.19
standard does not use this rating system nor do any test standards exist for
any wireless technologies that transmit above 6 GHz. Therefore, 5G NR mmWave
frequency bands cannot be tested. Instead, this standard uses the
conversational gains for the device’s hearing aid compatible capabilities.
This device has been tested and certified for use with hearing aids for some
of the wireless technologies that it uses. However, there may be some newer
wireless technologies used in this phone that have not been tested yet for use
with hearing aids. It is important to try the different features of this phone
thoroughly and in different locations, using your hearing aid or cochlear
implant, to determine if you hear any interfering noise. Consult your service
provider or the manufacturer of this phone for information on hearing aid
compatibility. If you have questions about return or exchange policies,
consult your service provider or retailer.
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SAR
Your device includes a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and
manufactured not to exceed the exposure limits for Radio Frequency (RF) set by
the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The RF exposure limits set by the
FCC for wireless mobile devices utilize a unit of measurement referred to as
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR), which is a measure of the amount of RF energy
absorbed by the body when using a mobile device. The FCC requires mobile
device manufacturers to ensure that their mobile devices comply with these
objective limits for safe exposure. The FCC SAR limit incorporates a
substantial margin of safety to give additional protection to the public and
to account for any variations in measurements. The FCC limit for public
exposure from cellular telephones is a SAR level of 1.6 Watts per kilogram
(1.6 W/kg).
This device complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. To ensure compliance with the RF exposure
guidelines, the device must be used at least 15mm from your body.
SAR information for this device can be found on the FCC website at
www.fcc.gov/oet/ea/. Follow the instructions on the website to use the FCC ID
for this device to find SAR values for the device.
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To view additional SAR information on your phone, swipe up from the Home
screen, then tap Settings > System > About phone > Legal information > RF
Exposure.
Battery and Accessories
Observe the following precautions for battery use:
· Do not attempt to open the battery (due to the risk of toxic fumes and
burns).
· Do not puncture, disassemble or cause a short-circuit in a battery.
· Do not burn or dispose of a used battery in household rubbish or store it at
temperatures above 60ºC.
· Do not disassemble or open crush, bend or deform, puncture or shred.
· Do not modify or remanufacture, attempt to insert foreign objects into the
battery, immerse or expose to water or other liquids, expose to fire,
explosion or other hazard.
Products that have the below symbol must be taken to collection points at the
end of their life:
· Municipal waste disposal centers with specific bins for these items of
equipment.
· Collection bins at points of sale.
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You can learn more about how to recycle your mobile device by visiting the
CTIA website at www.ctia.org/news/how-to-recycle-yourmobile-device CAUTION: IF
BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE, DEVICE MIGHT EXPLODE. DISPOSE OF
USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTION.
WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm – www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
Chargers
Home A.C./Travel chargers will operate within the temperature range of: 0°C
(32°F) to 45°C (113°F). The chargers designed for your mobile device meet with
the standard for safety of information technology equipment and office
equipment use. Due to different applicable electrical specifications, a
charger you purchased in one jurisdiction may not work in another
jurisdiction.
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Licenses
microSD logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos
are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Device
Manufacturer and its affiliates is under license. Other trademarks and trade
names are those of their respective owners. The Wi-Fi Logo is a certification
mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
Recycling Information
For more information on Electronic Recycling: 1) Visit TCL Electronic
Recycling Program
website at https://www.tcl.com/us/en/ mobile/accessibility-compliance/tcl-
mobileelectronic-recycling-program.html or 2) Call TCL US Customer Support at
1-855-224-4228.
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References
- Lifeline Phone Service | Assurance Wireless
- CTIA - Home
- P65Warnings.ca.gov
- TCL USA | TVs, Sound Bars, Phones, Appliances
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