TCL A1X A503DL Quick Start Guide Thank you for choosing TCL. This booklet helps you get started with your new TCL A1X.
Table of contents 1 Your mobile ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1 2 Text input �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 11 3 Phone ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 12 4 Contacts ����������������������������������������������������������
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Camera Volume key Power key Back key • Touch to go back to the previous screen, or to close a dialog box, options menu, the notification panel, etc. Home key • From any application or screen, touch to return to the Home screen. • Long press to open Google now. Menu key • Touch: Open a list of thumbnail images of apps you've worked with recently. Touch a thumbnail to open an app. Swipe horizontally to remove a thumbnail from the list. • Long press to access split mode.
Power key • Press: Lock the screen/Light up the screen. • Press and hold: Show the pop-up menu to select from Power off/Restart/Airplane mode. • Press and hold the Power key for more than 8 seconds to reboot. • Press the Power key and Volume down key to capture a screenshot. Volume Keys • • • • • 1.2 1.2.1 In call mode, adjusts the earpiece or headset volume. In Music/Video/Streaming mode, adjusts the media volume. In general mode, adjusts the ringtone volume. Mutes the ringtone of an incoming call.
Charging the battery It is advised that you fully charge your battery ( ). Connect the battery charger to your phone and main socket respectively, charging status is indicated by the percentage on screen while the phone is powered off. The percentage increases as the phone is charged.
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 key to switch to the Home screen. Status bar • Status/Notification indicators • Touch and drag down to open the notification panel. Touch an icon to open an application, folder, etc. Favorite tray applications • Touch to enter the application. • Touch and hold to move or change applications.
1.3.1 Using the touchscreen Touch To access an application, touch it with your finger. Touch and Hold To enter the available options for an item, touch and hold the item. Drag Place your finger on the screen to drag an object to another location. Slide/Swipe Slide the screen to scroll up and down the applications, images, web pages… at your convenience. Flick Similar to swiping, but flicking makes it moves quicker.
1.3.2 Status bar From the status bar, you can view both phone status and notification information.
Notification icons New Gmail message Missed call New Email message An open Wi-Fi network is available New text or multimedia message Uploading data Upcoming event Downloading data Screenshot error System update available Screenshot captured Touch and drag down the Status bar to open the Quick settings panel or Notification panel. Touch and drag up to close the panels. When there are notifications, you can touch them to access notifications directly.
Touch to switch to the Quick settings panel. Touch to clear all event–based notifications (other ongoing notifications will remain). Quick settings panel Touch and drag down the Notification panel to open the Quick settings panel, where you can enable or disable functions or change modes by touching the icons. Touch to access Settings, where you can set more items.
1.3.3 Lock/Unlock your screen To protect your phone and privacy, you can lock the phone screen by creating a variety of patterns, PIN or password etc. 1.3.4 Personalize your Home screen Add You can touch and hold a folder, an application or a widget to activate the Move mode, and drag the item to any Home screen as you prefer. Reposition Touch and hold the item to be repositioned to activate the Move mode, drag the item to the desired position and then release.
2 2.1 Text input ������������������������������������������� Using Onscreen Keyboard Onscreen Keyboard settings Swipe up on Home screen > Settings > System > Language & input, touch the keyboard name to access a series of settings 2.1.1 Google Keyboard Touch to enter text or numbers. Touch to enter voice input. Touch to switch "abc/Abc" mode; Touch and hold to switch "ABC" mode. Touch to access number, symbols, emoji input keyboard. 2.2 Touch to select emoji.
3 3.1 Phone �������������������������������������������� Placing a call You can easily launch a call using Phone. Touch the application icon on the home screen to access Phone Slide Left to access Favorites; slide right to access Contacts.
Touch and hold to access voicemail. Touch to place a call Enter the desired number from the keyboard directly or select a contact from Contacts or Call log by sliding or touching tabs, then touch to place the call. The number you entered can be saved to Contacts by touching the Create new contact. If you make a mistake, you can delete the incorrect digits by touching . To hang up a call, touch or the Power key (when the Settings\Accessibility\Power button ends call option is activated).
3.2 Answering or rejecting a call When you receive a call, you can touch DECLINE to reject the call or touch ANSWER to connect the call. For more, touch the incoming call then: • Slide the icon up to answer; • Slide the icon up to reject; • Touch the icon to reject the call by sending a preset message. • Touch the icon to reject the call with a reminder. To mute the ringtone volume of an incoming call, press the Volume up/down key. 3.
4 Contacts ���������������������������������������� From Contacts app, you can view and create contacts on your phone and synchronize these with your Gmail contacts or other applications on the web or on your phone. 4.1 Adding a contact Swipe up on Home screen > Contacts, then, you can touch 4.2 to create a new contact. Importing, exporting and sharing contacts This phone enables you to import or export contacts between SIM card and phone storage.
5 Messages �������������������������������������� You can create, edit and receive SMS and MMS with this phone. To access this feature, touch 5.1 on the Home screen. Write message On the message list screen, touch the new message icon to write text/multimedia messages. • Touch to view the whole message thread. • Touch and hold to activate delete mode. Touch to create a new message.
Sending a multimedia message MMS enables you to send video clips, images, photos, animations and sounds to other compatible phones and e-mail 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. 6 Email �������������������������������������������� Besides your Gmail account, you can also set up external POP3, IMAP or Exchange email accounts in your phone.
7 Getting connected ����������������������������� To connect to the Internet with this phone, you can use 4G networks or Wi-Fi, whichever is most convenient. 7.1 7.1.1 Connecting to the Internet 4G The first time you turn on your phone, it will automatically configure your network service: 4G. To check the network connection you are using, Swipe up on Home screen > Settings Network & internet > Mobile network, and touch Network carriers. 7.1.
7.2 Connecting to a computer With a USB cable, you can transfer media files and other files between your microSD card/internal storage and the computer. To connect/disconnect your phone to the computer: To connect: • Use a USB cable to connect the phone to a USB port on your computer. You will receive a notification USB for file transfers. • Open the Notification panel and touch USB for file transfers, then choose an option from the dialog that opens to confirm that you want to transfer files.
8 Find my location using GPS satellites �� To activate your phone’s global positioning system (GPS) satellite receiver: • Swipe up on Home screen > Settings > Security & Location. • Touch the switch next to Location to turn on. You can then open Maps to find your location: Use your phone’s GPS satellite receiver to pinpoint your location with an accuracy as close as several meters (“street level”).
9 Data backup ��������������������������������������� This phone enables you to back up your phone’s settings and other application data to the Google Servers, with your Google account. If you replace your phone, the settings and data you’ve backed up are restored onto the new phone the first time you sign in with your Google account. To activate this function: • Swipe up on Home screen > Settings\System\Backup.
11 11.1 Applications & Internal storage ����� Applications With this phone, some built-in Google applications and other third party applications are available for your convenience. With the built-in applications, you can • Communicate with friends. • Exchange messages or emails with friends. • Track your location, view traffic situations, search for locations and get navigation information to your destination. • Download more applications from Google Play Store and more. 11.
Safety and use ��������������������������������������������� Please read before using your phone THE BATTERY IS NOT FULLY CHARGED WHEN YOU TAKE IT OUT OF THE BOX. DO NOT REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK WHEN THE PHONE IS CHARGING. Privacy restrictions Some countries require full disclosure of recorded telephone conversations, and stipulate that you must inform the person with whom you are speaking that the conversation is being recorded.
Important health information and safety precautions When using this product, the safety precautions below must be taken to avoid possible legal liabilities and damages. Retain and follow all product safety and operating instructions. Observe all warnings in the operating instructions on the product. To reduce the risk of bodily injury, electric shock, fire, and damage to the equipment, observe the following precautions.
This symbol on your phone, the battery, and the accessories mean that these products must be taken to collection points at the end of their life: • Municipal waste disposal centers with specific bins for these types of equipment; • Collection bins at points of sale. They will then be recycled, preventing substances from being disposed of in the environment, so that their components can be reused.
Road safety Full attention must be given to driving at all times in order to reduce the risk of an accident. Using a phone while driving (even with a hands free kit) may cause distraction and can lead to an accident. You must comply with local laws and regulations restricting the use of wireless devices while driving. Safety precautions for RF exposure A void using your phone near metal structures (for example, the steel frame of a building).
Electrical safety Accessories • Use only approved accessories. • Do not connect with incompatible products or accessories. • Take the necessary precautions not to touch or allow metal objects, such as coins or key rings, to contact or short circuit the battery terminals. Connection to a car • Seek professional advice when connecting a phone interface to the vehicle electrical system. Faulty and damaged products • Do not attempt to disassemble the phone or its accessory.
• Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or aerosols to clean the device or its accessories. • Do not paint your phone or its accessories • Do not attempt to disassemble your phone or its accessories, only authorized personnel must do so. • Do not expose your phone or its accessories to extreme temperatures, maximum 140°F (60°C). • Please check local regulations for disposal of electronic products. • Do not carry your phone in your back pocket as it could break when you sit down.
M ounting accessories Do not use the product on an unstable table, cart, stand, tripod, or bracket. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. A void unstable mounting Do not place the product with an unstable base. U se product with approved equipment This product should be used only with personal computers and options identified as suitable for use with your equipment.
Not all 911 emergency service providers are capable of receiving location information. Be prepared to report your precise location/address when calling 911. The device location cannot be identified in all circumstances. Regulatory agency identifications For regulatory identification purposes, your product is assigned a model number of A503DL. To ensure continued reliable and safe operation of your device, use only the accessories listed below with your A503DL device.
Important Note Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, please follow operation instruction as documented in this manual.
T-Ratings: Wireless devices rated T3 or T4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to be more usable with a hearing device’s telecoil (“T Switch” or “Telephone Switch”) than unrated wireless devices. T4 is the better or higher of the two ratings. (Note that not all hearing devices have telecoils in them.) Hearing devices may also be measured for immunity to this type of interference. Your hearing device manufacturer or hearing health professional may help you find results for your hearing device.
Normal condition only to ensure the radiative performance and safety of the interference. As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment, users are advised that for satisfactory operation of the equipment and for the safety of personnel, it is recommended that no part of the human body be allowed to come too close to the antenna during operation of the equipment. Body-worn Operation This device was tested for typical body-worn operations.
Hearing aids Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you may want to consult your service provider, or call the customer service line to discuss alternatives. RoHS compliance This product is in compliance with Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 January 2003, on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS) and its amendments.
