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

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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.

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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.

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WARNING: Only use the charger and cable supplied
with the tablet. Using incompatible chargers or
tampering with the charging port could damage your
tablet and void the warranty.
1.2.2 Powering on your tablet
NOTE: The first time you turn on your tablet, you may
need to activate it. Follow the on screen instructions to
set up your device.
To turn on your tablet, press and hold the Power/Lock
key.
To turn on your screen, press the Power/Lock key. Then
enter PIN, password or draw your unlock pattern, if
necessary.
If you do not know or forget your unlock setting,
contact your network operator.

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1.2.3 Powering off your tablet
To turn off your tablet, press and hold the Power/Lock
key, and tap Power Off on the screen when it appears..
1.3 Home screen
The Home screen provides quick access to all the items
(applications, shortcuts, folders and widgets) you like to
use most frequently.
Touch the Home symbol to get instant access to the
Home screen.
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2 3
4
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1Status bar
• Status/Notification indicators
• Touch and drag down to open the notifications
panel.

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4Google Search bar
• Touch 2to enter text search screen
• Touch 3to speak to Google Assistant.
5Favorite applications tray
• Touch to enter the applications.
• Touch and hold to move or change applications..
Auto-rotate screen
The auto-rotate function allows the screen to be
displayed horizontally or vertically, depending on how
you hold the tablet. Change the screen orientation
by rotating the tablet to have a portrait or landscape
screen view.
From the home screen, Swipe up to open the App
drawer, then tap Settings > Display > Auto-rotate
screen to enable the function.
1.3.1 Using the touchscreen
Tap
Tap the screen with your finger to select items or press
buttons on the screen..

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Touch and hold
Touch and hold an item on the screen (such as a link in
a web page) to open available options.
Drag
To drag, touch and hold an item and move it to a new
position.
Swipe
Swipe by quickly sliding your finger in any direction.
Multi-touch
Pinch or spread your thumb and index finger to zoom
in or out.
The tablet also supports one finger zooming in Camera
and Photos. Double tap the screen to zoom in/out.
1.3.2 Status bar
From the Status bar, you can view both tablet status
and notification information.
Slide down the status bar to view notifications and slide
down again to enter the Quick Settings Panel.

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Swipe up to close it the Quick Settings Panel.
Notification panel
When there are notifications, slide down the Status
bar to open the Notification panel to read detailed
information.
Verizon
Clear all notifications (ongoing
notifications will remain)
Quick Settings panel
Slide down the notification panel to open the Quick
Settings Panel. you can enable or disable functions or
change modes by tapping the icons

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Verizon
Open Settings, to view the full list
of settings.
1.3.3 Locking and unlocking your screen
To protect your tablet and privacy, you can lock the
tablet with a pattern, PIN, or password.
Creating a screen lock/unlock setting
• From the Home screen, Swipe up to open the App
drawer, then touch Settings > Security & biometrics
> Screen lock.
• Choose your lock preference and follow the prompts.
To lock tablet screen
• Press the Power/Lock key once to lock the screen.
To unlock the tablet screen
Press the Power/Lock key once to light up the screen,
If applicable, draw the unlock pattern you have created,
or enter your PIN or password.

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If you have chosen Swipe as the screen lock, you can
press the Power/Lock key to light up the screen, then
swipe up to unlock the screen.
Swipe up to
unlock the screen
1.3.4 Personalizing your Home screen
Add
You can long press a folder, an application or a widget
and drag the item to your preferred Home screen.
Reposition
Long press an item and drag it 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.

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Remove
Long press an item and drag it up to the top of the
Remove icon, then release.
Create folders
To improve the organization of 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 an empty area on the Home screen,
then tap Wallpapers & style ->Change wallpaper to
customize wallpaper.
1.3.5 Widgets and recently used applications
Consult widgets
Touch and hold the empty area on the Home screen,
then tap Widgets to display all widgets.
Move the selected widget by dragging it to your
preferred screen.

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Consult recently used applications
To consult recently used applications, touch the Recent
Apps button . Touch a thumbnail in the window to
open the application.
Tap one thumbnail and slide it up to close an application.
Slide the screen left or right to view all the running
applications. Tap Clear all to close all of them.
1.3.6 Volume adjustment
Using the volume key
Press the Volume up/down key to adjust the volume.
To activate the silent mode, press the Volume down key
until the tablet is silent.

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Using the settings menu
From the Home screen, touch Settings > Sound to set
the volume for media, alarms, Notification etc.
Or press the Volume key, and then touch to view
media, notification or alarm volume setting.