TCL A30 User manual

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8.5 Connecting to virtual private networks .................................................. 44
9 Google applications ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 46
9.1 Play Store.............................................................................................. 46
9.2 Chrome.................................................................................................. 46
9.3 Maps...................................................................................................... 46
9.4 YouTube ................................................................................................ 47
9.5 Drive ...................................................................................................... 47
9.6 YT Music................................................................................................ 47
9.7 Play Movies & TV .................................................................................. 47
9.8 Duo ........................................................................................................ 47
9.9 Photos ................................................................................................... 48
10 Settings������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 49
10.1 Wi-Fi ...................................................................................................... 49
10.2 Bluetooth ............................................................................................... 49
10.3 SIM cards & mobile network ................................................................. 49
10.4 Connected devices................................................................................ 50
10.5 Home screen & lock screen .................................................................. 50
10.6 Display................................................................................................... 50
10.7 Sound & vibration .................................................................................. 51
10.8 Notifications ........................................................................................... 51
10.9 Button & Gestures ................................................................................. 51
10.10 Smart Manager...................................................................................... 51
10.11 Digital Wellbeing & parental controls .................................................... 51
10.12 Security & biometrics............................................................................. 52
10.13 Location ................................................................................................. 52
10.14 Privacy................................................................................................... 52
Table of contents
1 Your mobile �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 4
1.1 Keys and connectors...............................................................................4
1.2 Getting started......................................................................................... 6
1.3 Home screen ........................................................................................... 8
2 Text input���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 16
2.1 Using the Onscreen Keyboard .............................................................. 16
2.2 Text editing ............................................................................................ 17
3 Phone call, Call log and Contacts������������������������������������������������������������ 18
3.1 Phone .................................................................................................... 18
3.2 Contacts ................................................................................................ 23
4 Messages���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 27
4.1 Write message....................................................................................... 27
4.2 Manage messages ................................................................................ 28
4.3 Adjust message settings ....................................................................... 29
5 Camera�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 30
6 Gmail����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 33
7 Calendar & Alarm clock ���������������������������������������������������������������������������� 38
7.1 Calendar ................................................................................................ 38
7.2 Clock...................................................................................................... 39
8 Getting connected ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 40
8.1 Connecting to the Internet..................................................................... 40
8.2 Connecting to Bluetooth devices .......................................................... 41
8.3 Connecting to a computer .................................................................... 43
8.4 Sharing your phone's mobile data connection ...................................... 43

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This product meets applicable national SAR limits of 1.6 W/kg.
The specific maximum SAR values can be found in the “SAR
Information” 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 15 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.
1 Your mobile ��������������������������������������������
1�1 Keys and connectors
Headset connector
Home
Back Recent Apps
Micro-USB Connector
Front camera
Indicator light
Touch screen
10.15 Apps ...................................................................................................... 52
10.16 Storage .................................................................................................. 53
10.17 Users & accounts .................................................................................. 53
10.18 Google ................................................................................................... 53
10.19 Accessibility ........................................................................................... 53
10.20 System................................................................................................... 53
11 Making the most of your phone��������������������������������������������������������������� 54
11.1 FOTA Upgrade....................................................................................... 54
Safety and use��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 55
Radio waves������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 57
Licenses ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 61
General information ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 63
Electronic Information �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 64

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Power key
Volume key
The Google
Assistant Button
Back
camera Flash
Back
• Tap to go back to the previous screen, or to close a dialog box, options
menu, the notification panel, etc.
Home
• From any application or screen, tap to return to the Home screen.
• Touch and hold to activate Google Assistant.
Recent Apps
• Tap to open a thumbnail list of apps you've worked with recently. Tap
a thumbnail to open an app. Swipe up on the screen to remove a
specific thumbnail from the list, or tap to remove all thumbnails
from the list.
The Google Assistant Button (on the left side of the device)
• Press to access the Google Assistant
Power key
• Press: Lock the screen or 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 11 seconds to reboot.
• Press and hold the Power key and Volume down key to capture a
screenshot.
Volume Keys
• During a call, adjusts the earpiece or headset volume.
• While listening to music, video or streaming, adjusts the media volume.
• Adjusts the ringtone volume.
• Mutes the ringtone of an incoming call.
• While using the camera, press Volume up or down key to take a photo.
1�2 Getting started
1�2�1 Set up
Installing or removing the SIM card and microSDTM card
Your phone already has a SIM card installed. If you need to change or remove
your SIM card, follow the steps below.
With the phone face down, remove back cover by gently pulling up on the
indentation on the bottom left of the cover.
Insert the SIM card and microSDTM card with gold contacts facing down.
Ensure that SIM and microSDTM cards have been properly secured.
Note: microSDTM cards are sold separately. Only use Nano SIM cards with your
phone.

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Charging the battery
It is advised that you fully charge your battery before first use ( ). Connect
the charger to your phone and an outlet. Charging status is indicated by the
percentage on screen while the phone is powered off. The percentage increases
as the phone is charged.
To reduce power consumption and energy waste when the battery is fully
charged, disconnect your charger from your phone; switch off Wi-Fi, GPS,
Bluetooth or background-running applications when not in use; reduce the
backlight time, etc.
1�2�2 Power on your phone
Hold down the Power key until the phone powers on, unlock your phone (screen
lock, face unlock, password, etc.) if necessary and confirm. The Home screen is
displayed.
If you do not know your PIN/password or pattern, or if you have forgotten it,
contact your service provider. Do not leave your PIN/password or pattern, with
your phone. Store this information in a safe place when not in use.
Set up your phone for the first time
The first time you power on the phone, you should set the following options:
language, mobile data, Google service, and date & time, etc.
1�2�3 Power off your phone
Hold down the Power key from any screen until the phone options appear, select
Power off.
1�3 Home screen
You can bring all of the items (applications, shortcuts, folders and widgets) you
use most frequently to your Home screen for quick access. Tap the Home key
to get instant access to the Home screen.
Status bar
• Status/notification indicators
• Drag down to open the Notification panel.
Tap an icon to open an application, folder, etc.
Favorite Applications tray
•Tap to open the application.
•Touchandholdtomoveorchangeapplications.
The Home screen is provided in an extended format to allow more space for
adding applications, shortcuts, etc. Slide the Home screen horizontally to get a
complete view.

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1�3�1 Using the touchscreen
Tap
To open an application, tap it with your finger.
Touch and Hold
Touch and hold the item to view options for the item, such as Move, Remove, and
more.
Drag
Place your finger on the screen to drag an object to another location.
Slide/Swipe
Slide or swipe on the screen to scroll through the applications, images, web
pages, and more.
Pinch
Place two fingers on the screen surface and together to scale an element on the
screen.
Rotate
Automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to landscape by turning
the device sideways to have a better view. Auto-rotate can be changed at any time
in Settings .
1�3�2 Status bar
From the status bar, you can view both phone status and notification information.
Status icons
GSM only Vibrate mode
WCDMA only Alarm is set
LTE only Connected to a Wi-Fi network
Signal strength Speakerphone is on
No signal No SIM card inserted
Airplane mode Battery is charging
Bluetooth connected Battery is low
Headset connected Battery is partially drained
GPS is on Battery is full
Notification icons
New Gmail message Missed call
New text or multimedia
message Connect to open Wi-Fi network
Upcoming event Uploading data
Downloading data System update available
Drag down the Status bar to open the Quick Settings panel or Notification panel.
Drag up to close the panels.

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Notification panel
When there are notifications, drag down the Status bar to open the Notification
panel to read the detailed information. Tap on the notification directly to open the
notification within the respective app.
Taptoclearallevent–basednotifications
(other ongoing notifications will remain).
With the Notification panel open,
drag down again to see the Quick
Settings menu.
Quick settings panel
Drag down the Notification panel to open the Quick Settings panel, where you can
enable or disable functions or change modes by tapping the icons.
Tap to open the full Settings menu.
1�3�3 Search bar
The phone provides a Search function which can be used to locate information
within applications, the phone or the web.
 Search by text
• Touch the Search bar from the Home screen.
• Type the text/phrase you want to search for.
• Touch the icon on the keyboard if you want to search on the web.
 Search by voice
• Touch from the Search bar to display a dialog screen.
• Speak the word/phrase you want to search for. A list of search results will
display for you to select from.

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1�3�4 Lock/Unlock your screen
To protect your phone and privacy, you can lock the phone screen by creating a
variety of patterns, PINs or passwords etc.
To lock the phone screen
• If your phone remains inactive for a period of time, it will automatically lock the
screen and enter sleep mode to save power. Go to Settings > Display > Sleep
and select a screen timeout period.
• You can also manually lock the screen by pressing the Power key once.
To unlock the phone screen
Press the Power key once to light up the screen, swipe up and unlock the screen
with the method you have set.
• Enter a password to unlock the screen
Once the screen is turned on, swipe up from any position on the screen to display
the password input panel. Then enter your lock screen password.
• Use pattern unlock
Draw the same pattern you have set to unlock the screen.
• Use Face unlock
From the app list, touch Settings > Security & biometrics > Face unlock. Before
using the face unlock, you need to set a pattern/PIN/password�
Hold your phone 8-20 inches from your face. Position your face in the square
shown on the screen. For best results, we suggest that the face key is enrolled
indoors and away from direct sunlight.
1�3�5 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. 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.
Remove
Touch and hold the item to be removed to activate the Move mode, drag the item
up to the top of the Remove icon, and release after the item turns red.
Create folders
To improve the organization of items (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 the Home screen then touch Wallpapers to customize
wallpaper.
1�3�6 Widgets and recently used applications
Consult widgets
Touch and hold the Home screen to enter applications and widgets list.
Slide left and right to view all applications and widgets. Touch Widgets to
access the category directly.
To return to the Home screen, touch the Home button .

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Consult recently used applications
To consult recently used applications, touch Recent APPs from the Home
screen. Touch a thumbnail in the window to open the related application.
Slide horizontally to view all thumbnails of recently used applications.
Touch one thumbnail and slide it up to remove it.
Touch to activate the system's one key boost which clears memory used by
recent applications.
1�3�7 Volume adjustment
Using the Volume key
Press the Volume key to adjust the volume. To activate the vibrate mode, press
the Volume down or up key and touch . While in vibrate mode, press the Volume
down or up key and touch to activate the silent mode.
Using the Settings Menu
Swipe up on the Home screen, then touch Settings > Sound & vibration to
set the volume for media, Alarm, Ring, Notification, etc. to your preference.
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2�1 Using the Onscreen Keyboard
Onscreen keyboard settings
Swipe up on the Home screen, select Settings > System > Languages &
input > Virtual Keyboard and a series of settings will become available for your
selection.
2�1�1 Gboard
Touch to switch to "abc/Abc" mode;
Touch and hold to switch to "ABC" mode.
Touch to take a photo/video or
attach a photo/video.
Touch to give access to your location,
send a voice message or attach files. Touch to send
the SMS or
MMSmessage.

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2�2 Text editing
You can edit the text you have entered�
• Touch and hold or double tap the text you would like to edit.
• Drag the tabs to change the highlighted selection.
• The following options will show: Cut, Copy, Paste, Share.
You can also insert new text�
• Touch where you want to type, or touch and hold the blank area, the cursor will
blink, and the tab will show. Drag the tab to move the cursor.
• If you have selected any text, touch the tab to show the Paste and Select all
options which allows you to paste immediately.
3 Phone call, Call log and Contacts �������
3�1 Phone ��������������������������������������������������������������
3�1�1 Placing a call
You can easily make a call using Phone . Touch Phone from the Home
screen.
Touch and hold to
access voicemail.
Displaythesuggested
number(s).
Enter the desired number from the keyboard directly or select a contact from
Contacts or Recents, then touch to place the call.
The number you entered can be saved to Contacts by touching Create new
contact .
If you make a mistake, you can delete the incorrect digits by touching .
To hang up a call, touch .
International call
To dial an international call, touch and hold to enter “+”, then enter the international
country prefix followed by the full phone number and finally touch .