TCL 30Z User manual

User Guide

Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the
software of the phone. Actual color may vary.
Your phone is designed to make it easy for you to access a wide variety of content. For
your protection, we want you to be aware that some applications that you enable may
involve the location of your phone being shared. For applications available through
Cricket, we offer privacy controls that let you decide how an application may use
the location of your phone and other phones on your account. However, the Cricket
privacy tools do not apply to applications available outside of Cricket. Please review the
terms and conditions and the associated privacy policy for each location-based service
to learn how location information will be used and protected. In addition, your Cricket
phone may be used to access the internet and to download, and/or purchase goods,
applications, and services from Cricket or elsewhere from third parties. Cricket provides
tools for you to control access to the Internet and certain Internet content. These
controls may not be available for certain devices which bypass Cricket controls.
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All "Signature" ringtones embedded in this phone have been composed, arranged and
mixed by NU TROPIC (Amar Kabouche).
This device meets applicable national SAR limits of
1.6 W/kg. When carrying the device or using it while worn
on your body, either use an approved accessory such as a
holster or otherwise maintain a distance of 15 mm from the
body to ensure compliance with RF exposure requirements.
Note that the product may be transmitting even if you
are not using it.
SAR

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Table of contents
Getting started..........................................................................................................5
Phone setup .................................................................................................................. 5
Extending the battery life ............................................................................................ 8
Powering your phone on/off....................................................................................... 8
Getting around........................................................................................................... 10
Getting to know your phone .................................................................................... 11
Key functions............................................................................................................... 12
Phone calls..............................................................................................................22
Making calls ................................................................................................................ 22
Receiving calls ............................................................................................................ 24
Adjusting your phone settings................................................................................... 26
Contacts..................................................................................................................29
Sharing contact information..................................................................................... 30
Creating a contact.................................................................................................... 30
Adding a contact to Favorites ................................................................................. 31
Linking contacts.......................................................................................................... 32
Unlinking contacts ...................................................................................................... 32
Messaging...............................................................................................................33
Opening the messaging screen ............................................................................... 33
Sending a text message............................................................................................ 33
Sending a multimedia message............................................................................... 34
Replying to a message.............................................................................................. 35
Forwarding a message .............................................................................................. 36
Changing message settings...................................................................................... 36
Email ........................................................................................................................38

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To open Gmail ............................................................................................................ 38
To add an account.................................................................................................... 38
To create and send emails........................................................................................ 38
To receive and read your emails.............................................................................. 39
Connecting to the Internet....................................................................................40
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network................................................................................. 40
Adding a Wi-Fi network ............................................................................................. 40
Checking the Wi-Fi network status........................................................................... 41
Connecting to virtual private networks................................................................... 41
Browsing the Internet .............................................................................................43
Opening a webpage or searching the web.......................................................... 43
Using multiple browser tabs....................................................................................... 43
Switching between tabs............................................................................................ 44
Setting the home page ............................................................................................. 44
Downloading files ....................................................................................................... 44
Changing browser settings........................................................................................ 45
Mobile Hotspot & Tethering ...................................................................................46
Share your phone's data connection via USB........................................................ 46
Share your phone's data connection as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot...................... 46
Rename or secure your portable Wi-Fi hotspot...................................................... 46
Using Wi-Fi Direct....................................................................................................47
Connecting to another device via Wi-Fi Direct ..................................................... 47
Connecting with Bluetooth....................................................................................48
Turning Bluetooth on/off ............................................................................................ 48
Changing the device name..................................................................................... 48
Pairing with another Bluetooth device.................................................................... 49
Unpairing from a Bluetooth device.......................................................................... 49

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Sending data via Bluetooth ...................................................................................... 50
Receiving data via Bluetooth................................................................................... 50
Entertainment..........................................................................................................51
Launch Camera ......................................................................................................... 51
Camera mode............................................................................................................ 54
Using your photos ....................................................................................................... 55
Adjusting camera settings......................................................................................... 57
Applications............................................................................................................58
Google Apps............................................................................................................... 58
Calculator.................................................................................................................... 60
Clock............................................................................................................................ 61
Phone settings.........................................................................................................64
Wi-Fi .............................................................................................................................. 64
Bluetooth ..................................................................................................................... 64
Mobile network ........................................................................................................... 64
Connections................................................................................................................ 65
Home screen & lock screen...................................................................................... 68
Display.......................................................................................................................... 68
NXTVISION.................................................................................................................... 69
Sound & vibration....................................................................................................... 70
Notifications................................................................................................................. 71
Button & gestures ....................................................................................................... 71
Advanced features.................................................................................................... 72
Smart Manager........................................................................................................... 72
Security & biometrics ................................................................................................. 73
Location....................................................................................................................... 73
Privacy ......................................................................................................................... 74

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Safety & emergency.................................................................................................. 74
Apps ............................................................................................................................. 74
Storage ........................................................................................................................ 75
Users & accounts ........................................................................................................ 75
Digital Wellbeing & parental controls ...................................................................... 75
Google......................................................................................................................... 75
Accessibility ................................................................................................................. 76
System .......................................................................................................................... 76
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................78
For your safety ........................................................................................................81
General safety ............................................................................................................ 81
FCC RF Exposure Information (SAR) ......................................................................... 82
FCC compliance ........................................................................................................ 83
Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) regulations for mobile phones........................ 85
CTIA ............................................................................................................................. 87
Distraction.................................................................................................................... 88
Product handling........................................................................................................ 88
Electrical safety........................................................................................................... 91
Interference ................................................................................................................ 92
Explosive environments.............................................................................................. 94
Specifications .........................................................................................................95
1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ....................................................................................96
Customer Care Contact Information ...................................................................... 98
Electronic Recycling ..............................................................................................99
Battery Recycling (USA & Canada)......................................................................... 99

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Getting started
Phone setup
1. Remove back cover by gently pulling up on the indentation on the bottom
left of the cover.

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2. Insert the nano SIM card and microSD™ card* with gold contacts facing
down.
3. Ensure that nano SIM and microSDTM cards have been properly secured.
Note: microSDTM card sold separately.
Warning: To avoid damage to the phone, only use a standard NANO SIM
card provided by your service provider.

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Charging the battery
Your phone’s battery should have enough power for the phone to power on,
acquire a signal, and place several calls. You should fully charge the battery
as soon as possible.
When the battery is low, a low-battery warning icon will appear on the
screen.
If the battery is extremely low, you may be unable to power on the phone
even when it is being charged. In this case, try again after charging the
phone for at least 10 minutes.

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1. Insert the charger’s connector into the charging port. Do not force the
connector into the port.
2. Plug the charger into a standard AC wall outlet.
3. When the battery is fully charged, unplug the charger and disconnect it
from the phone.
Warning: Only use TCL approved chargers and cables. The use of
unapproved accessories could damage your phone.
Extending the battery life
Active applications, screen brightness levels, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi usage, and
GPS functionality can drain your battery. Follow the helpful tips below to
conserve your battery power:
• Reduce the time before the Sleep Mode function is activated.
• Lower the screen brightness.
• Turn off auto-sync, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth when not in use.
• Disable the GPS function when not in use. Most applications using this
function will periodically locate the GPS satellites for your current location.
Powering your phone on/off
Ensure that the NANO SIM card is in your phone and the battery is charged.
• Press and hold the Power key to power on your phone.
• To power it off, press and hold the Power key to open the options menu.
Tap Power off.