TCL IONz User manual

USER MANUAL

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Table of contents
1 Your mobile��������������������������������������������������������������������5
1.1 Keys and connectors......................................... 5
1.2 Getting started ................................................... 8
1.3 Home screen.....................................................12
2 Text input �������������������������������������������������������������������� 26
2.1 Using the Onscreen Keyboard......................26
2.2 Text editing........................................................27
3 Phone call, Call log and Contacts�������������������������� 28
3.1 Phone .................................................................28
3.2 Contacts.............................................................37
4 Messages��������������������������������������������������������������������� 42
4.1 Write message..................................................42
4.2 Manage messages............................................44
4.3 Adjust message settings.................................45
5 Camera������������������������������������������������������������������������� 46
6 Gmail ���������������������������������������������������������������������������� 51
7 Calendar & Alarm clock ������������������������������������������� 59
7.1 Calendar.............................................................59
7.2 Clock...................................................................61
8 Getting connected ���������������������������������������������������� 64
8.1 Connecting to the Internet............................64

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8.2 Connecting to Bluetooth devices ...............67
8.3 Connecting to a computer ...........................69
8.4 Sharing your phone's mobile data
connection.........................................................70
8.5 Connecting to virtual private networks .....71
9 Google applications ������������������������������������������������� 74
9.1 Play Store...........................................................74
9.2 Chrome...............................................................75
9.3 Maps ...................................................................75
9.4 YouTube..............................................................75
9.5 Photos ................................................................76
9.6 YT Music............................................................76
9.7 Gmail...................................................................76
9.8 Files.....................................................................77
10 Settings������������������������������������������������������������������������ 78
10.1 Wi-Fi...................................................................78
10.2 Bluetooth...........................................................78
10.3 Mobile network................................................79
10.4 Connections......................................................79
10.5 Display................................................................82
10.6 Sound & vibration............................................82
10.7 Notifications......................................................82
10.8 Buttons & Gestures.........................................82
10.9 Advanced features...........................................83

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10.10 Smart Manager................................................83
10.11 Security & biometrics ....................................83
10.12 Location ............................................................84
10.13 Privacy...............................................................84
10.14 Safety & emergency.......................................85
10.15 Apps...................................................................85
10.16 Storage..............................................................85
10.17 Accounts...........................................................86
10.18 Digital Wellbeing & parental controls........86
10.19 Google...............................................................86
10.20 Accessibility......................................................87
10.21 System...............................................................87
11 Making the most of your phone ���������������������������� 89
11.1 FOTA Upgrade..................................................89
12 Troubleshooting��������������������������������������������������������� 90
13 Specifications ����������������������������������������������������������101
Safety and use ������������������������������������������������������������������103
Radio waves ����������������������������������������������������������������������109
Licenses������������������������������������������������������������������������������116
General information��������������������������������������������������������120
Electronic Information����������������������������������������������������122

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SAR 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.

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1 Your mobile �����������������������������
1�1 Keys and connectors
Headset connector
Home
Back Recent Apps
Micro-USB Connector
Front camera
Indicator
light
Touch screen

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Power key
Volume key
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.

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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.
Power key
• Press: Lock the screen or light up the
screen.
• Press and hold: To access Google Assistant.
• 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.

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1�2 Getting started
1�2�1 Set up
1With the phone face down, remove back cover by
gently pulling up on the indentation on the bottom
left of the cover.
2Insert the SIM card with gold contacts facing down.
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Insert the microSDTM card with gold contacts facing
down.
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4Ensure that SIM and microSDTM cards have been
properly secured.
Note: a) MicroSDTM card is sold separately.
b) A USCC SIM card is already installed in your
phone. This diagram shows SIM card location
if you choose to remove or replace it.

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5Your new phone is partially charged. Charge the
battery by using the micro USB cable and charger
provided.
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.

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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
Press both the Power/Lock button and Volume up
button at the same time, then tap Power off on the
screen when it appears.

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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.
• Touch and hold to move or
change applications.
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.

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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 .

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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

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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.
Tap to clear all event–based
notifications (other ongoing
notifications will remain).
With the Notification panel open,
drag down again to see the Quick
Settings menu.

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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.

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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.