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About your phone
Camera
External display
Headset
Connector Volume Key
Charging Port
Microphone
NOTE: Not all features, apps or services may be available
with your plan, device operating system and software version.
Please contact your wireless service provider for more
information.
Devices and software are constantly evolving, the screen
images and icon you see here are for reference only.

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①Left Soft Key
• Press: to access Notifications
②Call Key
• Press: Make a call
• Press: Enter call log (from Idle screen)
③Favorite Contacts
• Press: Access Favorite Contacts

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④Internal display
⑤Navigation Key (up, down, left, right)
• Menu selection moves up, down, right, and left
• Press Left: Access Applications
• Press Up: Access Phone Settings
• Press Right: Access Camera / Video
⑥Right Soft Key
• Press: Access Contacts
⑦Center Soft Key
• Confirm an option (press OK key)
• Press: Access app list (from Home screen)
⑧End/Power Key
• Press: End a call, return to the Idle screen
• Press and hold: to Restart and Power on/o
⑨Back/Delete Key
• Move backwards through Menus
• Delete entered number or letters
⑩Messages
• Press: Access Messages
Letters symbols
• Press then choose a symbol. Press the Center
Soft Key to insert in message or email
Text input
• Repeat press of to change text input method
from ABC to Abc, 123 or Predictive text

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Setting up your phone
Your phone already has a NANO SIM card installed.
MicroSDTM cards (up to 32GB) may be purchased separately.
NOTE: Power o the device before opening the back cover
to install a microSD or replace the NANO SIM card.
Step 1. With the device facing down, remove the back cover
from the bottom left corner. Use your fingernail to carefully
lift the cover away from the device body.
Step 2. Remove the battery using your fingernail to lift from
the top left corner.
Step 3. To insert SIM card or microSD card, push the SIM
card or microSD card into the card slot with the gold-colored
contacts facing down.
SIM card
SD card
SIM card
SD card
To remove the SIM card or microSD card, press down on the
small plastic tab (①), then slide out the card (②). Do not use
force or any sharp objects.

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Step 4. Re-install the battery by aligning the gold contact
points of the battery with the gold contact points of the
device. It only fits one way. Press down to snap in place.
Step 5. Carefully align the back cover with tabs and press
into place. It only fits one direction.
Step 6. Charge your phone fully before turning it on and
starting the set up process. Insert the small end of the
charging cable into the charger port on the phone. Insert the
other end of the cable into your wall charger and plug it into
a wall outlet.
WARNING: Only use the charger and cable supplied with
the phone. Using incompatible chargers or tampering with
the charging port could damage your phone and void the
warranty.

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Using your phone
Turn your phone on/o
To turn on your phone, press and hold the End/Power Key
.
NOTE: The first time you turn on your phone, you may need
to activate it. Follow the on screen instructions to set up
your phone.
To turn o your phone, press and hold the End/Power Key
for about 2 seconds. Then press the Navigation Key
to select “Power O”, then press the Center Soft Key
to confirm.
Locking/Unlocking your screen
To keep your phone contents secure and protect your
privacy, you can lock the phone screen by creating a
password.
• From the Home screen, press the Center Soft Key ,
select Settings , and then press the Navigation Key
to select Privacy & Security > Screen lock.
• Press the Center Soft Key and select On to enable
screen lock in the Screen lock screen.
• Enter the passcode twice and press the Right Soft Key
to create.

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Home screen
The Home screen has a convenient shortcut to the KaiOS
Store. Using the KaiOS store, you may download many free
apps such as Google Assistant, Google Maps and YouTube.
Simply press the left side of the Navigation key, and then
scroll up and down to select the desired app.
Making a call
1. Dial the desired number then press the Call Key to
place the call.
2. If you make a mistake, press the Back/Delete Key
to delete the incorrect digits.
3. Press the Right Soft Key to display more Options.
Then press up or down on the Navigation key to select
which option you would like to complete.

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Receiving a call
When you receive a call:
• Press the Left Soft Key or the Call Key to
answer;
• If the device is closed, you will get a preview of an
incoming call on the external screen. You can accept the
call by flipping the device open and you can begin talking
immediately.
• Press the the Right Soft Key or the End/Power Key
to reject;
• To mute the ringtone volume of an incoming call, press the
Volume Up/Down Key.
Calling your voicemail (1)
Press and hold key to call and listen to your voicemail.
(1) Contact your network operator to check service availability.

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General Information
• Visit the TCL website at www.tcl.com for tutorials and
answers to frequently asked questions, and to download
the User Manual.
• To get support for your phone, visit the TCL website
(www.tcl.com), or dial the number listed below:
Canada- 1-855-224-4228
United States- 1-855-224-4228
• Update your phone’s software
Go to Settings > Device > Device information > System
Update to check software updates.
• Reset your phone
Go to Settings > Device > Device information > Reset
Phone > Reset.
• Add your KaiOS Account
Go to Settings > Account > KaiOS account > Create
Account.

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Safety and Precautions
www.sar-tick.com
This product meets applicable national
SAR limits of 1.6 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 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.
PROTECT YOUR HEARING
To prevent possible hearing damage, do not
listen at high volume levels for long periods.
Exercise caution when holding your phone near
your ear while the loudspeaker is in use.
This phone has been tested and rated for use with hearing
aids for some of the wireless technologies that it uses.
However, there may be some newer wireless technologies
used in this phone that have not been tested yet for use with
hearing aids. It is important to try the dierent features of
this phone thoroughly and in dierent locations, using your
hearing aid or cochlear implant, to determine if you hear
any interfering noise. Consult your service provider or the
manufacturer of this phone for information on hearing aid
compatibility. If you have questions about return or exchange
policies, consult your service provider or phone retailer.

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Safety and use
We recommend that you read this chapter carefully before
using your mobile phone. The manufacturer disclaims any
liability for damage, which may result as a consequence of
improper use or use contrary to the instructions contained
herein.
TRAFFIC SAFETY:
Given that studies show that using a mobile phone while
driving a vehicle constitutes a real risk, even when the hands-
free kit is used (car kit, headset...), drivers are requested to
refrain from using their mobile phone when the vehicle is
not parked. Check the laws and regulations on the use of
wireless mobile phones and their accessories in the areas
where you drive. Always obey them. The use of these
devices may be prohibited or restricted in certain areas.
When driving, do not use your mobile phone and headset
to listen to music or to the radio. Using a headset can be
dangerous and forbidden in some areas.
When switched on, your mobile phone emits electromagnetic
waves that can interfere with the vehicle’s electronic systems
such as ABS anti-lock brakes or airbags. To ensure that there
is no problem:
- do not place your mobile phone on top of the dashboard or
within an airbag deployment area.
- check with your car dealer or the car manufacturer to make
sure that the car’s electronic devices are shielded from
mobile phone RF energy.
CONDITIONS OF USE:
• You are advised to switch o the phone from time to time
to optimize its performance.
• Switch the phone o before boarding an aircraft.
• Switch the phone o when you are in health care facilities,
except in designated areas. As with many other types
of equipment now in regular use, mobile telephones can
interfere with other electrical or electronic devices, or
equipment using radio frequency.

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• Switch the phone o when you are near gas or flammable
liquids. Strictly obey all signs and instructions posted in
a fuel depot, petrol station, or chemical plant, or in any
potentially explosive atmosphere.
• When the phone is switched on, it should be kept at least
15 cm from any medical device such as a pacemaker, a
hearing aid or insulin pump, etc. In particular when using
the phone, you should hold it against the ear on the
opposite side to the device, if any.
• To avoid hearing impairment, pick up the call before
holding your phone to your ear. Also move the handset
away from your ear while using the “hands-free” mode
because the amplified volume might cause hearing
damage.
• Do not let children use the phone and/or play with the
telephone and accessories without supervision.
• If your phone has a removable cover, note that your phone
may contain substances that could create an allergic
reaction.
• Always handle your phone with care and keep it in a clean
and dust-free place.
• Do not allow your phone to be exposed to adverse
weather or environmental conditions, such as moisture,
humidity, rain, infiltration of liquids, dust, sea air, etc. The
manufacturer’s recommended operating temperature
range is 0°C (32°F) to 40°C (104°F).
• At over 40°C (104°F), the legibility of the phone’s display
may be impaired, though this is temporary and not serious.
• Emergency call numbers may not be reachable on all
cellular networks. You should never rely only on your phone
for emergency calls.
• Do not dismantle or attempt to repair your mobile phone
yourself.
• Do not drop, throw or bend your mobile phone.
• Do not use the phone if the screen is damaged, cracked or
broken to avoid any injury.
• Do not paint it.
• Use only batteries, battery chargers, and accessories
which are recommended by TCL Communication Ltd. and
its aliates and are compatible with your phone model.
TCL Communication Ltd. and its aliates disclaim any
liability for damage caused by the use of other chargers
or batteries.
• Remember to make back-up copies or keep a written
record of all important information stored in your phone.

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• All persons should discontinue use and consult a doctor
if any of the following symptoms occur: convulsion,
eye or muscle twitching, loss of awareness, involuntary
movements, or disorientation. To limit the likelihood of such
symptoms, please take the following safety precautions:
- Do not play if you are tired or need sleep.
- Take a minimum of a 15-minute break hourly.
- Play in a room in which all lights are on.
- Play at the farthest distance possible from the screen.
- If your hands, wrists, or arms become tired or sore while
playing, stop and rest for several hours before playing
again.
- If you continue to have sore hands, wrists, or arms during
or after playing, stop the game and see a doctor.
PRIVACY:
Please note that you must respect the laws and regulations
in force in your jurisdiction or other jurisdiction(s) where you
will use your mobile phone regarding taking photographs and
recording sounds with your mobile telephone. Pursuant to
such laws and regulations, it may be strictly forbidden to take
photographs and/or to record the voices of other people or
any of their personal attributes, and duplicate or distribute
them, as this may be considered to be an invasion of
privacy. It is the user’s sole responsibility to ensure that prior
authorization be obtained, if necessary, in order to record
private or confidential conversations or take a photograph
of another person; the manufacturer, the seller or vendor of
your mobile phone (including the carrier) disclaim any liability
which may result from the improper use of the mobile phone.
BATTERY AND ACCESSORIES:
Following the air regulation, the battery of your product is not
charged. Please charge it first.
Observe the following precautions for battery use:
- Do not attempt to open the battery (due to the risk of toxic
fumes and burns).
- Do not puncture, disassemble or cause a short-circuit in
the battery.
- Do not burn or dispose of a used battery in household
garbage or store it at temperatures above 60°C.

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Batteries must be disposed of in accordance with locally
applicable environmental regulations. Only use the battery for
the purpose for which it was designed. Never use damaged
batteries or those not recommended by TCL Communication
Ltd. and/or its aliates.
This symbol on your phone, the battery, and the
accessories means 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 being
disposed of in the environment, so that their components
can be reused.
In European Union countries:
These collection points are accessible free of charge.
All products with this sign must be brought to these
collection points.
In non-European Union jurisdictions:
Items of equipment with this symbol are not to be thrown into
ordinary bins if your jurisdiction or your region has suitable
recycling and collection facilities; instead they are to be
taken to collection points for them to be recycled.
Battery Recycling
TCL partners with Call2Recycle® to oer a safe and
convenient battery recycling program.
For more information on our Battery Recycling Program,
please visit the USA and Canada at https://www.tcl.com/us/
en/mobile/accessibility-compliance/tcl-mobile-electronic-
recycling-program.html/
CAUTION: RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED
BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES
ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.

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CHARGERS:
Home A.C./ Travel chargers will operate within the
temperature range of: 0°C (32°F) to 40°C (104°F).
The chargers designed for your phone meet the standard
for safety of information technology equipment and oce
equipment use. Due to dierent applicable electrical
specifications, a charger you purchased in one jurisdiction
may not work in another jurisdiction. They should be used for
this purpose only.
Characteristics of power supply (depending on the country):
Travel charger: UC11US
Input: 100-240V, 50/60Hz, 200mA
Output: 5V, 1A
Battery: Lithium 1850mAh typ
Radio Waves
THIS MOBILE PHONE MEETS THE GOVERNMENT’S
REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES.
Your mobile phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is
designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits
for exposure to radiofrequency (RF) energy. These limits are
part of comprehensive guidelines and establish permitted
levels of RF energy for the general population. The guidelines
are based on standards that were developed by independent
scientific organizations through periodic and thorough
evaluation of scientific studies. These guidelines include a
substantial safety margin designed to ensure the safety of all
persons, regardless of age and health.
The exposure standard for mobile phones employs a unit
of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate,
or SAR. The SAR limit set by public authorities such as the
Federal Communication Commission of the US Government
(FCC), or by Industry Canada, is 1.6 W/kg averaged over
1 gram of body tissue. Tests for SAR are conducted
using standard operating positions with the mobile phone
transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested
frequency bands.

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This device is complied with SAR for general population /
uncontrolled exposure limits in ANSI/IEEE C95.1-1992 and
had been tested in accordance with the measurement
methods and procedures specified in IEEE1528.
The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this
model phone with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in
compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines. SAR
information on this model phone is on file with the FCC and
can be found under the Display Grant section of www.fcc.
gov/oet/ea/fccid after searching on FCC ID: 2ACCJN048.
Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified
power level, the actual SAR level of the mobile phone while
operating can be well below the maximum value. This is
because the mobile phone is designed to operate at multiple
power levels so as to use only the power required to reach
the network. In general, the closer you are to a wireless
base station antenna, the lower the power output of the
mobile phone. Before a mobile phone model is available for
sale to the public, compliance with national regulations and
standards must be shown.
The highest SAR value for this model mobile phone when
tested is 0.78 W/kg for use at the ear and 1.27 W/kg for use
close to the body.
While there may be dierences between the SAR levels of
various cellphones and at various positions, they all meet the
government requirement for RF exposure.
SAR compliance for body-worn operation is based on a
separation distance of 15 mm between the unit and the
human body. Carry this device at least 15 mm away from
your body to ensure RF exposure level compliant or lower to
the reported level. To support body-worn operation, choose
the belt clips or holsters, which do not contain metallic
components, to maintain a separation of 15 mm between this
device and your body.
RF exposure compliance with any body-worn accessory,
which contains metal, was not tested and certified, and use
such body-worn accessory should be avoided.
Additional information on SAR can be found on the Cellular
Telecommunications & Internet Association (CTIA) Web site:
http://www.ctia.org/

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The World Health Organization (WHO) considers that
present scientific information does not indicate the need
for any special precautions for use of mobile phones. If
individuals are concerned, they might choose to limit their
own or their children’s RF exposure by limiting the length of
calls, or using “hands-free” devices to keep mobile phones
away from the head and body. (fact sheet n°193). Additional
WHO information about electromagnetic fields and public
health are available on the following website:
http://www.who.int/peh-emf.
Note: 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. However, there is no
guarantee that interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment o and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent
from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
For the receiver devices associated with the operation of
a licensed radio service (e.g. FM broadcast), they bear the
following statement:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and
Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation
is subject to the condition that this device does not cause
harmful interference.
For other devices, they bear the following statement:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and
Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation
is subject to the following two conditions:

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(1) this device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Your mobile phone is equipped with a built-in antenna. For
optimal operation, you should avoid touching it or degrading
it.
Please note by using the device some of your personal data
may be shared with the main device. It is under your own
responsibility to protect your own personal data, not to share
with it with any unauthorized devices or third-party devices
connected to yours. For products with Wi-Fi features, only
connect to trusted Wi-Fi networks. Also, when using your
product as a hotspot (where available), use network security.
These precautions will help prevent unauthorized access
to your device. Your product can store personal information
in various locations including a SIM card, memory card, and
built-in memory. Be sure to remove or clear all personal
information before you recycle, return, or give away your
product. Choose your apps and updates carefully, and
install from trusted sources only. Some apps can impact
your product’s performance and/or have access to private
information including account details, call data, location
details and network resources.
Note that any data shared with TCL Communication
Technology Holdings Limited. is stored in accordance with
applicable data protection legislation. For these purposes
TCL Communication Technology Holdings Limited.
implements and maintains appropriate technical and
organizational measures to protect all personal data, for
example against unauthorized or unlawful processing and
accidental loss or destruction of or damage to such personal
data whereby the measures shall provide a level of security
that is appropriate having regard to
• The technical possibilities available;
• The costs for implementing the measures;
• The risks involved with the processing of the personal
data, and;
• The sensitivity of the personal data processed.
You can access, review and edit your personal information
at any time by logging into your user account, visiting your
user profile or by contacting us directly. Should you require
us to edit or delete your personal data, we may ask you to
provide us with evidence of your identity before we can act
on your request.

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Licenses
microSD Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
The Bluetooth word mark and logos are
owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any
use of such marks by TCL Communication
Technology Holdings Limited. and its
aliates is under licence. Other trademarks
and trade names are those of their
respective owners.
TCL 4056L Bluetooth
Declaration ID D054291
The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Logo is a certification mark
of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
You have purchased a product which uses the open source
(http://opensource.org/) programs mtd, msdosfs, netfilter/
iptables and initrd in object code and other open source
programs licensed under the GNU General Public Licence
and Apache Licence.
We will provide you with a complete copy of the
corresponding source codes upon request within a period
of three years from the distribution of the product by TCL
Communication Technology Holdings Limited.
You may download the source codes from
https://sourceforge.net/projects/tcl-mobile/files/.
The provision of the source code is free of charge from the
internet.
Hearing Aid Compatibility
Your mobile phone is rated: «For Hearing Aid», to assist
hearing device users in finding mobile phones that may be
compatible with their hearing devices.
This phone has a HAC rating of M4/T4. Reference ANSI
C63.19 (2011).
FCC ID: 2ACCJN048
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