TCL A502DL Quick Start Guide Thank you for choosing TCL. This booklet helps you get started with your new TCL XL.
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. Touch to enter application list.
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. For example, select a contact in Contacts, touch and hold this contact, an options list will then appear on screen. 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.
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 Radio is on New text or multimedia message An open Wi-Fi network is available Problem with SMS or MMS delivery 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 Touch the Application tab from the Home screen, select 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 tab from the Home screen and select Phone, or touch the icon on the home screen to access Phone application 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 Touch Application tab on the Home screen, select Contacts, then, you can touch new contact. 4.2 to create a 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 the Application tab from the Home screen, then select Messages. 5.1 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, touch the Application tab from the Home screen, then touch 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 a way in 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: • Touch the Application tab from the Home screen. • Touch Settings > Security & Location. • Touch the switch beside 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: • Touch the Application tab from the Home screen. • Touch Setting\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.
NOTE: This product should be operated only with the following designated Battery Pack(s). Take extra precautions • Keep the battery or device dry and away from water or any liquid as it may cause a short circuit. • Keep metal objects away so they don’t come in contact with the battery or its connectors as it may lead to short circuit during operation. • The phone should only be connected to products that bear the USB-IF logo or have completed the USB-IF compliance program.
Prevention of hearing loss CAUTION: Permanent hearing loss may occur if earphones or headphones are used at high volume for prolonged periods of time. Safety in aircraft Due to the possible interference caused by this product to an aircraft’s navigation system and its communications network, using this device’s phone function on board an airplane is against the law in most countries. If you want to use this device when on board an aircraft, remember to turn off your phone by switching to Airplane Mode.
Interference with medical equipment functions This product may cause medical equipment to malfunction. The use of this device is forbidden in most hospitals and medical clinics. If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.
General precautions You alone are responsible for how you use your phone and any consequences of its use. You must always switch off your phone wherever the use of a phone is prohibited. Use of your phone is subject to safety measures designed to protect users and their environment. A void applying excessive pressure to the device Do not apply excessive pressure on the screen and the device to prevent damaging them and remove the device from your pants’ pocket before sitting down.
• The product has been dropped or damaged. • There are noticeable signs of overheating. • The product does not operate normally when you follow the operating instructions. A void hot areas The product should be placed away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat. A void wet areas Never use the product in a wet location.
S mall children Do not leave your phone and its accessories within the reach of small children or allow them to play with it. They could hurt themselves or others, or could accidentally damage the phone. Your phone contains small parts with sharp edges that may cause an injury or which could become detached and create a choking hazard.
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement 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.
US Information Concerning the Federal CommunicationsCommission (“FCC”) Requirements for Hearing Aid Compatibility with Wireless Devices When wireless devices are used near hearing devices (such as hearing aids and cochlear implants), users may detect a buzzing, humming, or whining noise. Some hearing devices are more immune than others to this interference, and wireless devices also vary in the amount of interference that they generate.
SAR Information 0.60 W/kg @ 1g (HEAD) 1.00 W/kg @ 1g (BODY) THIS MODEL DEVICE MEETS THE GOVERNMENT’S REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES. For body worn operation, this phone has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with the TCL Mobile Limited. Accessories supplied or designated for this product. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines. Your wireless mobile phone is a radio transmitter and receiver.
Use only the supplied or an approved antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could impair call quality, damage the phone, or result in violation of regulations. Do not use the phone with a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna comes into contact with the skin, a minor burn may result. Please contact your local dealer for replacement antenna. FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement T his Transmitter has been demonstrated co-location compliance requirements with Bluetooth® and WLAN.
Electronic Recycling (Within USA Only): For more information on Electronic Recycling, please: 1. Visit Alcatel Electronic Recycling Program website at us.alcatelmobile.com/accessibilitycompliance/electronic-recycling-program/. Battery Recycling (USA & Canada): Alcatel partners with Call2Recycle® to offer a safe and convenient battery recycling program. For more information on our Battery Recycling Program, please visit USA and Canada website at us.alcatelmobile.
