TCL 10 5G User manual

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Note:
This is a user manual for TCL 10 5G.
There may be certain differences between the user manual
description and the phone’s operation, depending on the software
release of your phone or specific operator services.
Help
Refer to the following resources to get more FAQ, software, and
service information.
Consulting FAQ
Go to www.tcl.com/global/en/service-support-mobile/faq.html
Finding your serial number or IMEI
You can find your serial number or International Mobile Equipment
Identity (IMEI) on the packaging materials. Alternatively, choose
Settings > System > About phone > Status > IMEI information
on the phone itself.
Obtaining warranty service
First follow the advice in this guide or go to www.tcl.com/global/en/
service-support-mobile.html. Then check hotlines and repair centre
information through www.tcl.com/global/en/service-support-mobile/
hotline&service-center.html
Viewing legal information
On the phone, go to Settings > System > About phone > Legal
information.

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Table of Contents
1 Your mobile...............................................................................6
1.1 Keys and connectors .......................................................6
1.2 Getting started .................................................................9
1.3 Home screen ................................................................. 11
2 Text input ................................................................................20
2.1 Using the Onscreen Keyboard ......................................20
2.2 Text editing.....................................................................21
3 Call, Call log and Contacts ...................................................22
3.1 Phone.............................................................................22
3.2 Recent............................................................................27
3.3 Contacts.............................................................................
27
4 Messags..................................................................................32
4.1 Writing a new message ................................................. 32
5 Calendar, Clock, and Calculator........................................... 35
5.1 Calendar ........................................................................35
5.2 Clock .............................................................................36
5.3 Calculator.......................................................................39
6 Getting connected .................................................................40
6.1 Connecting to the Internet ............................................. 40
6.2 Connecting to a Bluetooth device..................................42
6.3 Connecting to a computer via USB ............................... 44
6.4 Sharing your phone's mobile data connection...............44
6.5 Connecting to virtual private networks...........................45

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7 Multimedia applications ........................................................47
7.1 Camera ..........................................................................47
7.2 Gallery............................................................................51
8 Others......................................................................................53
8.1 Support Centre ..............................................................53
8.2 Other applications .........................................................53
9 Google applications...............................................................54
9.1 Chrome ..........................................................................54
9.2 Gmail..............................................................................54
9.3 Maps ..............................................................................54
9.4 YouTube.........................................................................55
9.5 Drive...............................................................................55
9.6 Play Store ......................................................................55
9.7 Duo ................................................................................55
9.8 Photos............................................................................56
9.9 Keep notes..................................................................... 56
9.10 Google Assistant............................................................ 56
9.11 Files ...............................................................................56
10 Settings ...................................................................................57
10.1 Networks & internet .......................................................57
10.2 Bluetooth & device connection ...................................... 59
10.3 Display ...........................................................................60
10.4 NXTVISION....................................................................61
10.5 Home screen & wallpapers............................................62
10.6 Sound.............................................................................62
10.7 Advanced features......................................................... 63
10.8 Smart Manager ..............................................................65
10.9 Security .........................................................................65

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10.10 Location ......................................................................... 67
10.11 Privacy ...........................................................................67
10.12 Apps...............................................................................67
10.13 Storage .......................................................................... 67
10.14 Account..........................................................................67
10.15 Digital Wellbeing & parental controls............................. 68
10.16 Google ........................................................................... 68
10.17 Accessibility ................................................................... 68
10.18 System...........................................................................68
11 Making the most of your phone ...........................................71
11.1 FOTA upgrade................................................................71
12 Accessories............................................................................72
13 LIMITED WARRANTY............................................................. 73
14 Troubleshooting .....................................................................77
15 Specifications.........................................................................84
Safety and use..............................................................................86
Radio waves.................................................................................. 93
Licences ........................................................................................96
General information .....................................................................98

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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.
www.sar-tick.com
This product meets applicable national SAR
limits of 2.0 W/kg. The specific maximum SAR
values can be found in the Radio waves section.
When carrying the product or using it while worn
on your body, either use an approved accessory
such as a holster or otherwise maintain a
distance of 5 mm from the body to ensure
compliance with RF exposure requirements.
Note that the product may be transmitting even
if you are not making a phone call.
TCL 10 5G has been awarded Hi-Res Audio
certification.
Hi-Res Audio gives you an audio quality that
exceeds that of a CD and is close to that of the
studio recording.
Notice:
High-Resolution Audio requires a compatible
headset, you may need to purchase Hi-Res
Audio certified headset.

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1 Your mobile...........................
1.1 Keys and connectors
Headset
connector
USB Type-C
Microphone
Front Camera
Home key
Touch screen
Recent apps
Speaker
Receiver
Microphone
Back key

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Camera
Finger print
Camera Flash/Flashlight
Google
Assistant(1)
SIM card slot/
microSD card
slot
Power key
Volume key
(1)
Google Assistant(1) (left of the device)
• Press to enter Google Assistant.
Back key
• Touch to go back to the previous screen, or close a
dialog box, options menu, the notification panel, etc.
(1) Google Assistant will be replaced by Smart key in some regions.

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Home key
• Touch to return to the Home screen from any other
application or screen.
Recent apps
• Touch to switch between recently opened individual app
activities and documents.
Power key (right of the device)
• Press: Lock the screen/Light up the screen.
• Press and hold: Show the popup menu to select from
Power off/Restart/Aeroplane mode.
• Press and hold the Power key and Volume up key to
enter Recovery mode.
• Press and hold the Power key and Volume down key
to take a screenshot.
• Press and hold the Power key for at least 10 seconds
to force reboot.
Volume Keys
• 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.
• In camera preview mode, press the Volume up or down
key to take a photo or press and hold to take burst shots.
• Press Volume up and down keys at the same time
for 3 seconds to start an accessibility feature when
Volume keys shortcut is on. To set, touch Settings >
Accessibility > Volume keys shortcut.

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1.2 Getting started
1.2.1 Setting up
Inserting or removing the SIM/microSD card
Insert the pin into the hole and pull out the tray.
Insert or remove your SIM card or microSD card.
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You must insert your SIM card to make phone calls. You do not need
to power off your phone before inserting or removing the SIM card as
this phone supports hot swap.
Your phone only supports nano-SIM cards. Do not attempt to
insert other SIM types; otherwise this may cause damage to
your phone.