This is a user manual for TCL TAB Disney 2. In order to maintain your
device in optimal condition, please read this manual and keep it for future
reference.
Table of Contents
1 Your Tablet ................................................................... 6
1.1 Keys and connectors ........................................6
1.2 Getting started ..................................................9
1.3 Home screen ....................................................12
2 Text input ...................................................................21
2.1 Using the onscreen keyboard ......................21
2.2 Text editing .......................................................22
3 Contacts......................................................................23
4 Messaging ..................................................................29
4.1 Write a new message ....................................29
4.2 Manage messages...........................................30
4.3 Pairing with PC or Smartphone ...................31
5 Calendar and Clock .................................................. 33
5.1 Calendar ............................................................33
5.2 Clock ..................................................................35
6 Multimedia applications .........................................38
6.1 Camera ..............................................................38
6.2 Photos ..............................................................39
7 Other Applications and Games ............................. 41
7.1 Other applications .........................................41
8 Google applications .................................................42
8.1 Chrome ..............................................................42
8.2 Gmail ..................................................................42
8.3 Maps .................................................................43
8.4 YouTube ............................................................43
8.5 Play Store ..........................................................43
8.6 Files ....................................................................44
9 Settings ....................................................................... 45
9.1 Wi-Fi ..................................................................45
9.2 Bluetooth ..........................................................46
9.3 Mobile network ...............................................48
9.4 Connection .......................................................48
9.5 Home screen & lock screen .........................52
9.6 Display ...............................................................53
9.7 Sound.................................................................53
9.8 Notifications.....................................................54
9.9 Button & gestures ..........................................54
9.10 Advanced features ..........................................54
9.11 Smart Manager ................................................55
9.12 Security & biometrics ....................................55
9.13 Location ............................................................57
9.14 Privacy ...............................................................58
9.15 Safety & emergency .......................................58
9.16 Apps ...................................................................58
9.17 Storage ..............................................................59
9.18 Accounts ...........................................................59
9.19 Digital Wellbeing & parental controls ........59
9.20 Google ...............................................................59
9.21 Accessibility ......................................................60
9.22 System ...............................................................60
10 Making the most of your tablet ............................ 62
10.1 FOTA Upgrade .................................................62
11 Accessories ................................................................63
12 Troubleshooting ........................................................64
13 Specifications ............................................................71
14 Radio waves ...............................................................73
14.1 Licenses .............................................................79
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Your Tablet ...............................
1.1 Keys and connectors
SIM and
microSD
TM
tray
Volume
keys
Power/
Lock key
Front camera
USB Type-C Charger Port
Audio connector
Light sensor
Recent apps
Home
Back
Speaker
Microphone
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Speaker
Rear Camera
Back button
• Touch to go back to the previous screen,
or close a dialog box, options menu, the
Notification panel, etc.
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Home button
• From any application or screen, touch to
return to the Home screen.
• Long press to turn on Google Assistant. You
can get help such as getting directions and
restaurant information based on the content
detected on the screen.
Recent Apps button
• Touch to view applications you’ve recently
accessed.
Power/Lock key
• Press: Lock the screen/Light up the screen.
• Press and hold: Show the popup menu to select
from Restart/Power off
• Press and hold the Power/Lock key and Volume
down key to take a screenshot.
• Press and hold the Power/Lock key for at least
10 seconds to force reboot.
Volume keys
• Adjust the media volume while listening to
music or a video.
• Adjust volume of notification alerts.
• 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
Step 1.
If you need to replace the NANO SIM card
and/or insert an optional microSD card, use the SIM
tool provided in the box to open the SIM tray.
Step 2.
Remove the NANO SIM card/microSD card
tray.
Step 3.
Position the SIM card and/or microSD card in
the tray correctly, aligning the cutout tab and gently
snap into place. Be sure the edges are aligned.
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SIM
microSD
Step 4.
Slide the tray slowly into the SIM tray slot. It
only fits one direction. Do not force into place. Keep
the SIM tool in a safe place for future use.
NOTE:
The microSD card is sold separately.
Charging the battery
You might need to charge the battery before using your
tablet by inserting the small end of the charging cable
into the charger port as shown.
Charge your tablet fully before turning it on and
starting the set up process. Insert the other end of the
USB cable into your wall charger and plug it into a wall
outlet.
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WARNING: Only use the charger and cable supplied
with the tablet. Using incompatible chargers or
tampering with the charging port could damage your
tablet and void the warranty.
1.2.2 Powering on your tablet
NOTE: The first time you turn on your tablet, you may
need to activate it. Follow the on screen instructions to
set up your device.
To turn on your tablet, press and hold the Power/Lock
key.
To turn on your screen, press the Power/Lock key. Then
enter PIN, password or draw your unlock pattern, if
necessary.
If you do not know or forget your unlock setting,
contact your network operator.
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1.2.3 Powering off your tablet
To turn off your tablet, press and hold the Power/Lock
key, and tap Power Off on the screen when it appears..
1.3 Home screen
The Home screen provides quick access to all the items
(applications, shortcuts, folders and widgets) you like to
use most frequently.
Touch the Home symbol to get instant access to the
Home screen.
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4
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Status bar
• Status/Notification indicators
• Touch and drag down to open the notifications
panel.
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4
Google Search bar
• Touch
2
to enter text search screen
• Touch
3
to speak to Google Assistant.
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Favorite applications tray
• Touch to enter the applications.
• Touch and hold to move or change applications..
Auto-rotate screen
The auto-rotate function allows the screen to be
displayed horizontally or vertically, depending on how
you hold the tablet. Change the screen orientation
by rotating the tablet to have a portrait or landscape
screen view.
From the home screen, Swipe up to open the App
drawer, then tap Settings > Display > Auto-rotate
screen to enable the function.
1.3.1 Using the touchscreen
Tap
Tap the screen with your finger to select items or press
buttons on the screen..
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Touch and hold
Touch and hold an item on the screen (such as a link in
a web page) to open available options.
Drag
To drag, touch and hold an item and move it to a new
position.
Swipe
Swipe by quickly sliding your finger in any direction.
Multi-touch
Pinch or spread your thumb and index finger to zoom
in or out.
The tablet also supports one finger zooming in Camera
and Photos. Double tap the screen to zoom in/out.
1.3.2 Status bar
From the Status bar, you can view both tablet status
and notification information.
Slide down the status bar to view notifications and slide
down again to enter the Quick Settings Panel.
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Swipe up to close it the Quick Settings Panel.
Notification panel
When there are notifications, slide down the Status
bar to open the Notification panel to read detailed
information.
Clear all notifications (ongoing
notifications will remain)
Quick Settings panel
Slide down the notification panel to open the Quick
Settings Panel. you can enable or disable functions or
change modes by tapping the icons
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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.
Creating a screen lock/unlock setting
• From the Home screen, Swipe up to open the App
drawer, then touch Settings > Security & biometrics
> Screen lock.
• Choose your lock preference and follow the prompts.
To lock tablet screen
• Press the Power/Lock key once to lock the screen.
To unlock the tablet screen
Press the Power/Lock key once to light up the screen,
If applicable, draw the unlock pattern you have created,
or enter your PIN or password.
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If you have chosen Swipe as the screen lock, you can
press the Power/Lock key to light up the screen, then
swipe up to unlock the screen.
Swipe up to
unlock the screen
1.3.4 Personalizing 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 Favorite 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 organization of shortcuts or applications
on the Home screen and the Favorite 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 customization
Touch and hold an empty area on the Home screen,
then tap Wallpapers & style ->Change wallpaper to
customize wallpaper.
1.3.5 Widgets and recently used applications
Consult widgets
Touch and hold the empty area on the Home screen,
then tap Widgets to display all widgets.
Move the selected widget by dragging it 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.
Tap one thumbnail and slide it up to close an application.
Slide the screen left or right to view all the running
applications. Tap Clear all to close all of them.
1.3.6 Volume adjustment
Using the volume key
Press the Volume up/down key to adjust the volume.
To activate the silent mode, press the Volume down key
until the tablet is silent.
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Using the settings menu
From the Home screen, touch Settings > Sound to set
the volume for media, alarms, Notification etc.
Or press the Volume key, and then touch
to view
media, notification or alarm volume setting.
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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 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. Go to Settings > Display > Auto-
rotate screen).
2.1.1 Gboard
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1
Enter text or numbers.
2
Tap to insert a period. Touch and hold to select
different punctuation symbols.
3
Tap to capitalize a letter. Touch and hold to CAPS
Lock (to type in all capital letters) and tap again to
turn off CAPS Lock.
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Tap to switch to symbol and numeric keyboard.
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Tap to insert a comma. Touch and hold to open
keyboard settings.
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Tap to open an emoji list or attach media.
2.2 Text editing
You can edit the text which you have entered.
• Touch and hold the text you want to edit.
• Drag the tabs to change the selected text.
• The following options will appear: Cut, Copy, Share
and Select all.
• If you have previously cut or copied any text, tap the
tab to show Paste which allows you to paste any text
in a new text box or other location.
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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
synchronize them with your Gmail contacts or other
applications.
3.2.1 Consult your Contacts
To see your contacts, touch from the App drawer.
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2
3
4
1
Display the contacts list option menu
2
Touch to search contacts
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Tap a contact to open the Quick Contact Panel.
Touch and hold to select multiple contacts.
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Add new contact
Deleted contacts will also be removed from other
applications on the tablet or web the next time
you synchronize your tablet.
3.2.2 Adding a contact
Tap in the contact list to create a new contact.
Enter the contact's name and other contact information.
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1
3
1
Enter the contact information. Scroll down to enter
details for additional fields.
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Select a picture or take a photo for the contact
3
When finished, tap Save to save the contact
information.
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Add to/Remove from Favorites
(1)
To add a contact to favorites, you can tap a contact to
view details then tap to add the contact to favorites.
The contact will now appear in your favorites list within
the application.
To remove a contact from favorites, touch
on the
contact details screen.
3.2.3 Editing your contacts
To edit contact information, tap in the contact
details screen.
When finished, touch Save to save.
3.2.4 Use Quick contact for Android
Tap a contact in your contacts list to open Quick
Contact Information. To send a message, tap .
(1)
Only tablet contacts and account contacts can be added
to Favorites.
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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.
3.2.5 Importing, exporting and sharing
contacts
To import contacts:
From the Contacts screen, tap Fix & manage > Import
from file, then select contacts file to import.
To export 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.
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3.2.6 Displaying contacts
You can choose your display preference. Tap Fix &
manage and then Settings > Sort by to sort the list by
First name or Last name. as well as viewing contact
names by First name first or Last name first through the
Name format menu.
3.2.7 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, tap Fix & manage from the Contacts
screen and tap Settings > Accounts, or from the app
list, then Settings > Accounts > Add account.
You are required to select the kind of account you are
adding, like Google, Exchange, etc.
As with other account setups, you need to enter
detailed information, such as username and password.
You can remove an account and all associated
information from the tablet. Touch the account you
want to delete > REMOVE ACCOUNT and select
REMOVE ACCOUNT to confirm.
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Auto-sync
On the Accounts screen, tap Automatically sync data,
when activated, all changes to information on the tablet
or online will be automatically synchronized.
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Messaging ................................
4.1 Write a new message
You can create, edit and receive SMS and MMS with
this tablet.
To access Messaging, tap
.
On the message list screen, touch
to write text/
multimedia messages.
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2
3
1
Enter contacts or choose from contacts list
2
Send the text message
3
Insert emojis
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Sending a text message
To add recipients, enter the name or number of the
recipient in the To bar. Tap the Text message bar to
enter the text of the message. When finished, touch
to send the text message.
Sending a multimedia message
MMS enables you to send video clips, images, photos,
animations, slides and sounds to other compatible
mobiles and email addresses.
An SMS will be converted to MMS automatically when
media files (image, video, audio, etc.) are attached or
subject or email addresses are added.
To send a multimedia message, enter the recipient's
number in the To bar. Tap the Text message bar to enter
the text of the message.
Tap
to attach stickers, location, contacts, etc.
When finished, tap
to send the multimedia message.
4.2 Manage messages
When receiving a message, will appear on the
Status bar as a notification. Swipe down the Status bar
to open the Notification panel. Tap the new message
to open and read it. You can also access the Messaging
application and tap the message to open it.
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Messages are displayed as a conversation.
Tap a message to enter the message composing screen:
To adjust message settings, tap
and select Message
settings on the message list screen.
Open Messages. Tap your profile photo or icon in upper
right corner of screen > Messages settings > Advanced
> Group messaging. > Select Group MMS for messages
sent and received from all recipients or Mass text to
send and receive to individuals. (default)
4.3 Pairing with PC or Smartphone
• Open the Messaging App by tapping on the
Home screen or within the App Drawer.
• If you choose to pair your tablet with other devices
(Smartphone or PC), tap menu
and select Device
pairing. On the device to be paired with tablet, search
https://messages.google.com/web to generate a QR
code. Tap QR code scanner bar on the tablet and
position the camera over the bar code on PC or
Smartphone. The tablet will automatically pair with
the new device. Sample QR code shown here:
SAMPLE
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If you choose to not pair with another device, skip to
this step.
• Tap
to start a new text message.
• Enter the name or number of the recipient, or tap
to select a contact from your contacts list.
• Compose the text message in the text box, and tap
to send.
NOTE: Data charges will apply when sending and
receiving picture or video messages. International or
roaming text charges may apply to those messages
outside of the United States of America. See your
carrier agreement for more details about messaging and
related charges.
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Calendar and Clock ...............
5.1 Calendar
You can use Calendar to keep track of important
meetings, appointments, etc.
To view the calendar and create events, Swipe up from
the Home screen, then tap Calendar.
5.1.1 Multimode view
You can display the Calendar by Schedule, Day, 3 Day,
Week, or Month, tap
to change your view.
5.1.2 To create new events
You can add new events from any Calendar view.
• Tap
.
• Fill in all required information for this new event. If it
is a whole-day event, you can select All-day.
• To add invitees to an event, enter email addresses
separated by commas. Invitees will receive a calendar
invitation by email.
• When finished, tap Save from the top of the screen.
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To quickly create an event from the Week view screens,
tap an empty spot to select a target area which will then
turn
, then touch the icon to create the new event.
5.1.3 To delete or edit an event
To delete or edit an event, tap the event to enter its
details screen. Tap to edit the event, or tap 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.
Tap 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.
To view the current time, world clock, alarm, countdown
and stopwatch, swipe up from the Home screen, then
open the Clock app by tapping the icon.
5.2.1 Clock
To view the world clock, tap within the Clock app.
Tap
to add a time zone.
5.2.2 Alarm
From the Clock screen, tap to enter the Alarm
screen.
Turn on
to enable the alarm.
Tap
to add a new alarm:
Tap a currently existing alarm to enter the alarm editing
screen.
Tap
to delete the selected alarm.
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5.2.3 Timer
From the Clock screen, tap to enter the Timer
screen.
• Enter the time. The time should be typed in hour,
minute and second number sequence.
• Tap
to start the countdown.
Pause/play
5.2.4 Stopwatch
From the Clock screen, tap to enter the Stopwatch
screen.
• Tap
to start the Stopwatch.
• Tap
to show a list of records according to the
updated time.
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• Tap
to halt the total and lap times. These will only
restart after
is tapped.
• Tap
to delete the record.
5.2.5 Adjust Clock settings
Tap and then Settings to access Clock and Alarms
settings.
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Multimedia applications .......
6.1 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, tap
from the Home screen.
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2
3
4
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Pinch fingers together to zoom out, or spread
fingers apart to zoom in
2
View the photos or videos you have taken
3
Press here to take a photo
4
Switch between front and rear camera
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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
Tap Video to change the camera mode to video, then
tap
to start video recording. You can also tap the
right icon to take a picture during video recording.
Tap
to pause video recording and tap to
continue. Tap 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.
To view the photos you have taken, slide up from the
Home screen, then tap Photos.
Pictures and videos are displayed by moments and
albums in Photos.
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Album view in
Google Photos
Full-screen
picture view
Working with pictures
Find the picture you want to work on, and tap the
picture to enter the full-screen picture view.
Tap
to share the picture.
Tap
to Edit the picture. You can add a filter, adjust
the picture color, and crop, straighten or rotate the
picture.
Tap
to use Google Lens to analyze the photo and
deliver search results.
Tap
to delete this picture.
Tap
to Print or select Use as to set the picture as
Contact photo or Wallpaper.
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Other Applications and
Games .......................................
7.1 Other applications
(1)
The previous applications in this section are preinstalled
on your 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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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 guide to install the app. You
can also uninstall, update an app, and manage your
downloads.
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8.6 Files
A file storage and synchronization service created by
Google, which allows users to store, share and edit
files. Files are kept secure and can be accessed from
any device by logging in to your Google Account. Files
or folders can be shared privately with other Google
Account users.
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Settings .................................
Open Settings from the App Drawer by swiping up from
the Home Screen and tapping the Settings Icon , or
swipe down from the Notification Bar and tapping the
Settings Icon
9.1 Wi-Fi
You can connect to the internet when your tablet is
within range of a wireless network. Wi-Fi can be used
on your tablet even without a SIM card inserted.
To turn Wi-Fi on and connect to a wireless network
• Tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
• Turn on
.
• Once Wi-Fi is turned on, detected Wi-Fi networks
are listed.
• Tap 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, tap
CONNECT.
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To add a Wi-Fi network
When Wi-Fi is on, you can add new Wi-Fi networks
according to your preference.
• Tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
• Tap Add network.
• Enter the name of the network and any required
network information.
• Tap 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.
• Tap FORGET in the dialog that opens.
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
• Tap Settings > Bluetooth.
• Turn on Bluetooth
.
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Your device name and other available devices will
appear on screen.
To rename your device
• Tap Settings > Bluetooth.
• Tap Device name.
• Enter a name, and tap 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.
• Tap Settings > Bluetooth.
• Tap + Pair new device.
• Tap a Bluetooth device you want to pair your tablet
with in the list.
• In the dialog that pops up, tap PAIR to confirm.
• If the pairing is successful, your tablet will be
connected to the device.
To unpair from a Bluetooth device
• Tap
beside the device you want to unpair from.
• Tap FORGET to confirm.
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9.3 Mobile network
Go to To Settings > Mobile network to enable data
roaming, set your preferred network type, check the
network connection you are using or create a new
access point, etc.
9.4 Connections
9.4.1
Airplane mode
Turn on Airplane mode to simultaneously disable
all wireless connections including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and
more.
9.4.2 Tethering & Mobile Hotspot
To share your tablet's data connection via USB and
Bluetooth, or as a mobile hotspot, go to Settings >
Connections > Tethering & Mobile Hotspot > Mobile
Hotspot > Set up Mobile Hotspot to change password
and configure your mobile hotspot.
9.4.3 Data usage
Touch Settings > Connections > Data usage, you can
turn on or off mobile data, check the total data usage
every day, and the data usage of every App. Enabling
the data saver, you can prevents some apps from
sending or receiving data in the background to reduce
data usage.
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You also can set the Network restrictions, touch the
Wi-Fi name, you can set the Wi-Fi data to Automatic,
Metered or Not metered.
9.4.4 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
• Tap Settings > Connections > VPN and then touch
.
• On the screen that opens, follow your network
administrator's instructions to configure each
component of the VPN settings.
• Tap 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:
• Tap Settings > Connections > VPN.
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• The VPNs you have added are listed. Tap the VPN
you want to connect with.
• In the dialog that opens, enter any requested
credentials and touch CONNECT.
To disconnect from a VPN:
• Tap the VPN you want to disconnect from. In the
dialog that opens, touch DISCONNECT.
To edit/delete a VPN
To edit a VPN:
• Tap Settings >Connections > VPN.
• The VPNs you have added are listed. Tap the
icon
next to the VPN you want to edit.
• After editing, tap SAVE.
To delete a VPN:
• Tap the
icon next to the selected VPN, then tap
FORGET to delete it.
9.4.5 Private DNS
Touch to select private DNS mode.
Tap Settings > Connections > Private DNS. Domain
Name Service makes searching the internet easier to
use. You may select Automatic (default), Off or Private
DNS.
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9.4.6 Cast
This function can transmit your tablet content to a
television or other device capable of supporting video
over Wi-Fi connection.
• Touch Settings > Connections> Cast.
• Turn on Cast.
• Touch the device name you want to connect.
Note: your device need to connect Wi-Fi network first
before using this function.
9.4.7 USB Connection
With the USB cable, you can transfer media files
and other files between your internal storage and
a computer. Touch Settings > Connections > USB
connection, select Charge this device, Transfer files or
Transfer photos (PTP).
9.4.8 Printing
Touch Printing to activate Print services. You can select
your Default print service or choose Add service.
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9.4.9 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 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-to-
peer Wi-Fi. This means you can use Nearby Share even
when you are completely off-line.
9.5 Home screen & lock screen
Wallpapers & style: you can choose the default pictures
or use photos as wallpaper.
Default home app: you can customize your home app.
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.
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Lock screen style: default or classical style.
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.
9.6 Display
In this menu, you can adjust your screen brightness,
screen timeout, font size, etc.
To rotate screen contents when device is rotated, tap
Auto-rotate screen.
9.7 Sound
Tap to adjust Media, Alarm, and Notification volume
Sound, an immersive audio intelligently optimized for
all content and connected devices.
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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.
• 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.
• Notification history: turn Use notificition history
on
, the recent and snoozed notification will
appear.
9.9 Button & gestures
In this menu, you can select 3-button navigation,
screenshots or configure the power key for convenient
operation. gestures for quick and convenient operations.
9.10 Advanced features
• Screen Recorder, enable in the quick setting panel,
and you can set the video resolution, with or without
sound, whether to record touch interaction.
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• Smart landscape, turn on
, then when your
tablet is in landscape orientation, third-party apps
can be displayed and operated on the landscape.
• App cloner mode allows you to duplicate an app for
use with different accounts. Use app cloner when
multiple people may be using the same device.
9.11 Smart Manager
Smart Manager ensures your tablet is operating in top
form by automatically scanning and optimizing data
usage to monitor battery levels, manage storage and
notifications. You can also do some manual settings for
further optimization.
9.12 Security & biometrics
Security status
• Google play protect: Play Protect regularly checks
your apps and tablets for harmful behavior. You will
be notified of any security risks found.
• Security update: You can check if there are updates.
• Find My Device: turn on
to help you locate
your tablet remotely, if you lose your tablet, it also
can help you keep your data safe.
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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+Pattern, Face+PIN and Face
+Password.
• Smart Lock: Smart Lock keeps your tablet unlocked
when it's safe with you and locked when it detects
that it's been put down.
Others
You can also set Quick assistance, Device admin apps,
SIM card lock, 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.
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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. If you want to keep a
favorite app on screen, and not allow any other
apps to be used, 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.
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9.14 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.
9.15 Safety & emergency
Emergency Location Service: Turn this feature on,
your device can automatically send its location to
emergency and response partners when you call or text
an emergency number.
Earthquake alerts: Turn this feature on. When an
earthquake is detected nearby, you will get an alert
with the initial estimated magnitude and distance from
your location.
9.16 Apps
Touch to view details about the applications installed
on your tablet, to manage 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, Microphone, Notifications,
etc.
9.17 Storage
Use these settings to monitor the total and available
space on your tablet and microSD card.
9.18 Accounts
Touch Add account to add an account for owner.
9.19 Digital Wellbeing & 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 for a
healthy and balanced life. In addition, parents are
able to restrict their children's usage time to manage
browsing habits through parental control.
9.20 Google
Touch to configure your Google account and services
settings.
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9.21 Accessibility
Use the Accessibility settings to configure any
accessibility plug-ins you have installed on your tablet.
9.21.1 System updates
Tap Settings > System Update.
If you want to update to the latest software available
from your carrier, touch check for new system update
and follow the on screen instructions. Your tablet will
have the latest version of the software.
9.22 System
9.22.1
About tablet
This contains information such as tablet specifications,
Legal information, Model type, Build number, etc.
9.22.2 Update apps
Touch to check apps new version and update.
9.22.3 Languages & input
Touch to configure language settings, the Virtual
keyboard, Spell checker, pointer speed, etc.
9.22.4 Date & time
Use Date & time settings to customize your preferences
for how date and time are displayed.
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9.22.5 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.
9.22.6 Reset
Touch to reset Network settings, Reset app preferences,
or Erase all data.
9.22.7 Users
This device provides multi-user operation rights, and
each user can have his own space.
9.22.8 Regulatory & safety
Touch to view product information such as tablet model,
manufacturer, certifications related to the tablet.
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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 updates.
If you want the latest software available from your
carrier, touch Check for new system update and follow
the on screen instructions, your tablet will have the
latest version of the software.
Turn on data connection or Wi-Fi before searching for
updates. Settings for auto-check frequency are also
available once you restart the tablet. With auto-check
selected, a dialog advising of a new software version
will appear on the screen and a notification will appear
in the status bar. You can choose to download the
update, or ignore.
To avoid errors in locating the correct update packages,
do not change your default storage location during
FOTA downloading or updating.
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Accessories ..........................
Standard accessories
1. Disney-Theme Rubber Bumper Case
2. Charger
3. USB Cable
4. Quick Start Guide
5. Product safety and warranty information.
6. SIM removal Tool
•Only use the TCL chargers and accessories
included along with your device.
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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 via the Updates
application. Or you can touch Settings > System
updates. to update software.
• Reset your tablet via Erase all data (factory reset).
Touch Settings > System > Advanced > Reset options
> Erase all data (factory 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 of your tablet data will be erased permanently. It
is strongly advised to fully back up your tablet data
before resetting.
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.
• Menu > Settings > System > Reset and choose
which type of reset you prefer.
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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 restart. This
eliminates any abnormal OS booting issues caused
by third party applications.
• If neither method is effective, restart the tablet by
pressing the Power key and the Volume up key at the
same time, press the Power key to confirm.
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.
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.
My tablet can't charge properly
• Make sure that you are using the charger that comes
with the tablet.
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• 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.
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. Go
to Settings > Network & internet > Mobile network
to make sure Cellular data or Roaming is turned on.
• Make sure that you are in a place with network
coverage.
• Try connecting at a later time or another location.
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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.
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.
I can't use the features described in the manual
• Check with your operator to make sure that your
subscription includes this service.
• Make sure that this feature doesn't require an
accessory.
I can't add a contact
• Make sure that your SIM card or tablet have enough
space; long press a contact from Contacts list to
delete some contacts.
I can't send and receive MMS
• Check your tablet storage as it might be full.
• Contact your network operator to check service
availability and MMS parameters.
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• Verify the server center number or your MMS profile
with your operator.
• The server center 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.
• Make sure that the two tablets are within Bluetooth’s
detection range.
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The battery drains too fast
• Make sure that you follow the complete charge time
(minimum two hours).
• 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 during heavy use
• This heating is a normal consequence of the CPU
handling excessive data (game playing, internet
surfing or running other complex applications).
Ending the actions above will make your tablet return
to normal temperature.
• Avoid using multiple applications while tablet is
charging.
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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
authorized 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.
• If you still cannot access your tablet, apply to the
authorized repair center, but remember that it will
not be regarded as a warranty case.
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Specifications ......................
Processor :
MT8768A
Platform :
Android 13
Memory :
64GB ROM + 4GB RAM
Dimensions (LxWxT) :
7.76 x 4.91 x 0.35 in
Weight :
11.82 oz
Display :
800 X 1280 IPS
Network :
GSM: 850/900/1800/1900MHz
UMTS: 2/4/5
4G:2/4/5/12/13/66
CA: 2+2, 2+4, 2+5,2+13,4+13,4+4,4+5,2+66,5+66,13
+66
(Band frequency and data speed are operator dependent.)
GPS :
GPS
Connectivity :
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• Bluetooth BT5.0
• Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
• 3.5 mm audio jack
• Type C USB 2.0
Camera :
• 5 MP front camera
• 8 MP 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, Non Removable
Expansion Slot :
microSD™ memory card
(microSD card available separately. Capacity supported:
up to 512GB)
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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Radio waves
THIS TABLET MEETS THE GOVERNMENT’S
REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES.
Your tablet is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is
designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission
limits for exposure to radio-frequency (RF) energy.
These limits are part of comprehensive guidelines and
establish permitted levels of RF energy for the general
population. The guidelines are based on standards that
were developed by independent scientific organizations
through periodic and thorough evaluation of scientific
studies. These guidelines include a substantial safety
margin designed to ensure the safety of all persons,
regardless of age and health.
The exposure standard for tablets employs a unit of
measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate,
or SAR. The SAR limit set by public authorities such
as the Federal Communications Commission of the
US Government (FCC), or by Innovation, Science and
Economic Development Canada (ISEDC), is 1.6 W/kg
averaged over 1 gram of body tissue. Tests for SAR are
conducted using standard operating positions with the
tablet transmitting at its highest certified power level in
all tested frequency bands.
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This device is complied with SAR for general population
/ uncontrolled exposure limits in ANSI/IEEE C95.1-
1992 and had been tested in accordance with the
measurement methods and procedures specified in
IEEE1528.
The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for
this model tablet with all reported SAR levels evaluated
as in compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines.
SAR information on this model tablet is on file with
the FCC and can be found under the Display Grant
section of www.fcc.gov/oet/ea/fccid after searching on
FCC ID : 2ACCJB199
Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified
power level, the actual SAR level of the tablet while
operating can be well below the maximum value. This
is because the tablet is designed to operate at multiple
power levels so as to use only the power required
to reach the network. In general, the closer you are
to a wireless base station antenna, the lower the
power output of the tablet. Before a tablet model is
available for sale to the public, compliance with national
regulations and standards must be shown.
The highest SAR value for this model device when
tested is 1.21 W/kg for use close to the body.
While there may be differences between the SAR levels
of various tablets and at various positions, they all meet
the government requirement for RF exposure.
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For body-worn operation, the tablet meets FCC RF
exposure guidelines provided that it is used with a non-
metallic accessory with the handset at least 0 mm from
the body.
Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance
with FCC RF exposure guidelines.
Additional information on SAR can be found on the
Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association
(CTIA) Web site: http://www.ctia.org/
The World Health Organization (WHO) considers that
present scientific information does not indicate the
need for any special precautions for use of tablets. If
individuals are concerned, they may choose to limit
their own or their children’s RF exposure by limiting the
length of calls, or using “hands-free” devices to keep
tablets away from the head and body. Additional WHO
information about electromagnetic fields and public
health are available on the following website: http://
www.who.int/peh-emf.
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Note: 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 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.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
For the receiver devices associated with the operation
of a licensed radio service, they bear the following
statement:
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This tablet complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference.
• This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Please note by using the device some of your personal
data may be shared with the main device. It is under
your own responsibility to protect your own personal
data, not to share with it with any unauthorized
devices or third party devices connected to yours.
For products with Wi-Fi features, only connect to
trusted Wi-Fi networks. Also when using your product
as a hotspot (where available), use network security.
These precautions will help prevent unauthorized
access to your device. Your product can store personal
information in various locations including a SIM card,
memory card, and built-in memory. Be sure to remove
or clear all personal information before you recycle,
return, or give away your product. Choose your apps
and updates carefully, and install from trusted sources
only. Some apps can impact your product’s performance
and/or have access to private information including
account details, call data, location details and network
resources.
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Note that any data shared with TCL Communication Ltd.
is stored in accordance with applicable data protection
legislation. For these purposes TCL Communication Ltd.
implements and maintains appropriate technical and
organizational measures to protect all personal data, for
example against unauthorized or unlawful processing
and accidental loss or destruction of or damage to such
personal data whereby the measures shall provide a
level of security that is appropriate having regard to
• The technical possibilities available.
• The costs for implementing the measures.
• The risks involved with the processing of the personal
data, and.
• The sensitivity of the personal data processed.
You can access, review, and edit your personal
information at any time by logging into your user
account, visiting your user profile or by contacting us
directly. Should you require us to edit or delete your
personal data, we may ask you to provide us with
evidence of your identity before we can act on your
request.
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14.1 Licenses
microSD Logo is a trademark.
The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned
by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such
marks by TCL Communication Ltd. and its
affiliates is under licence. Other trademarks
and trade names are those of their respective
owners.
TCL 9150S
Bluetooth Declaration ID
D059600
The Wi-Fi Logo is a certification mark of the
Wi-Fi Alliance.
Google, the Google logo, Android, the Android
logo, Google Search
TM
, Google Maps
TM
,
Gmail
TM
, YouTube, Google Play Store, Google
Latitude
TM
, and Hangouts
TM
are trademarks of
Google Inc.
The Android robot is reproduced or modified from
work created and shared by Google and used
according to terms described in the Creative Commons
3.0 Attribution License (the text will show when you
touch
Google legal
in
Settings > System > About
tablet > Legal information
)
(1)
.
You have purchased a product which uses the open
source (http://opensource.org/) programs mtd,
(1)
May not be available in all countries.
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msdosfs, netfilter/iptables and initrd in object code
and other open source programs licensed under the
GNU General Public Licence and Apache Licence.
You may download the source codes from
https://sourceforge.net/projects/tcl-mobile/files/. The
provision of the source code is free of charge from the
internet.
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For more information on how to use the tablet, please go to
https://www.tcl.com/us and download the complete user manual.
