TCL TAB 8 Plus User manual

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This is a user manual for TCL TAB 8 Plus. In order to maintain your device
in optimal condition, please read this manual and keep it for future
reference.

Table of Contents
1 Your Tablet ................................................................... 6
1.1 Keys and connectors........................................6
1.2 Getting started ..................................................9
1.3 Home screen....................................................12
2 Text input ...................................................................21
2.1 Using the onscreen keyboard ......................21
2.2 Text editing.......................................................22
3 Contacts......................................................................23
4 Messaging ..................................................................29
4.1 Write a new message ....................................29
4.2 Manage messages...........................................30
4.3 Pairing with PC or Smartphone...................31
5 Calendar and Clock.................................................. 33
5.1 Calendar............................................................33
5.2 Clock..................................................................35
6 Multimedia applications .........................................38
6.1 Camera ..............................................................38
6.2 Photos ..............................................................39
7 Other Applications and Games.............................41
7.1 Other applications .........................................41

8 Google applications .................................................42
8.1 Chrome..............................................................42
8.2 Gmail..................................................................42
8.3 Maps .................................................................43
8.4 YouTube ............................................................43
8.5 Play Store..........................................................43
8.6 Files....................................................................44
9 Settings.......................................................................45
9.1 Wi-Fi..................................................................45
9.2 Bluetooth..........................................................46
9.3 Mobile network...............................................48
9.4 Connection.......................................................48
9.5 Home screen & lock screen .........................52
9.6 Display...............................................................53
9.7 Sound.................................................................53
9.8 Notifications.....................................................54
9.9 Button & gestures ..........................................54
9.10 Advanced features..........................................54
9.11 Smart Manager................................................55
9.12 Security & biometrics ....................................55
9.13 Location ............................................................57
9.14 Privacy...............................................................58
9.15 Safety & emergency.......................................58
9.16 Apps...................................................................58

9.17 Storage ..............................................................59
9.18 Accounts ...........................................................59
9.19 Digital Wellbeing & parental controls........59
9.20 Google...............................................................59
9.21 Accessibility......................................................60
9.22 System...............................................................60
10 Making the most of your tablet............................62
10.1 FOTA Upgrade.................................................62
11 Accessories ................................................................63
12 Troubleshooting........................................................64
13 Specifications ............................................................71
14 Radio waves...............................................................73
14.1 Licenses.............................................................79

1
1 Your Tablet...............................
1.1 Keys and connectors
SIM and
microSDTM
tray
Volume
keys
Power/
Lock key
Front camera
USB Type-C Charger Port
Audio connector
Light sensor
Recent apps
Home
Back
Speaker
Microphone

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Speaker
Rear Camera
Back button
• Touch to go back to the previous screen,
or close a dialog box, options menu, the
Notification panel, etc.

3
Home button
• From any application or screen, touch to
return to the Home screen.
• Long press to turn on Google Assistant. You
can get help such as getting directions and
restaurant information based on the content
detected on the screen.
Recent Apps button
• Touch to view applications you’ve recently
accessed.
Power/Lock key
• Press: Lock the screen/Light up the screen.
• Press and hold: Show the popup menu to select
from Restart/Power off
• Press and hold the Power/Lock key and Volume
down key to take a screenshot.
• Press and hold the Power/Lock key for at least
10 seconds to force reboot.
Volume keys
• Adjust the media volume while listening to
music or a video.
• Adjust volume of notification alerts.
• While using the Camera app, press Volume up
or down key to take a photo or touch and hold
to take several photos.

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1.2 Getting started
1.2.1 Setting up
Step 1. If you need to replace the NANO SIM card
and/or insert an optional microSD card, use the SIM
tool provided in the box to open the SIM tray.
Step 2. Remove the NANO SIM card/microSD card
tray.
Step 3. Position the SIM card and/or microSD card in
the tray correctly, aligning the cutout tab and gently
snap into place. Be sure the edges are aligned.

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SIM
microSD
Step 4. Slide the tray slowly into the SIM tray slot. It
only fits one direction. Do not force into place. Keep
the SIM tool in a safe place for future use.
NOTE: The microSD card is sold separately.
Charging the battery
You might need to charge the battery before using your
tablet by inserting the small end of the charging cable
into the charger port as shown.
Charge your tablet fully before turning it on and
starting the set up process. Insert the other end of the
USB cable into your wall charger and plug it into a wall
outlet.