Verizon TCL TAB User manual

For more information on how to use the tablet, please go to
https://www.tclusa.com and download the complete user manual.
User guide.

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

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Table of Contents
1 Your device .................................................................. 5
1.1 Keys and connectors........................................ 5
1.2 Getting started ..................................................8
1.3 Home screen....................................................11
2 Text input ...................................................................20
2.1 Using the onscreen keyboard ......................20
2.2 Text editing.......................................................21
3 Contacts......................................................................22
4 Messaging ..................................................................28
4.1 Write a new message ....................................28
4.2 Manage messages...........................................30
5 Calendar and Clock..................................................31
5.1 Calendar............................................................31
5.2 Clock..................................................................33
6 Multimedia applications ......................................... 36
6.1 Camera ..............................................................36
6.2 Photos ..............................................................37
7 Others ......................................................................... 39
7.1 Other applications .........................................39
8 Google applications ................................................. 40
8.1 Chrome..............................................................40
8.2 Gmail..................................................................40

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8.3 Maps .................................................................41
8.4 YouTube ............................................................41
8.5 Play Store..........................................................41
8.6 YT Music...........................................................42
8.7 Duo ....................................................................42
8.8 Drive ..................................................................42
9 Settings.......................................................................43
9.1 Network & Internet........................................43
9.2 Hotspot & tethering.......................................45
9.3 Connected devices.........................................48
9.4 Apps & notifications ......................................49
9.5 Battery...............................................................49
9.6 Display...............................................................50
9.7 Sound.................................................................50
9.8 Storage ..............................................................50
9.9 Privacy...............................................................50
9.10 Location ............................................................50
9.11 Security .............................................................51
9.12 Accounts ...........................................................51
9.13 Accessibility......................................................52
9.14 Digital Wellbeing & parental controls........52
9.15 Google...............................................................52
9.16 System...............................................................52
9.17 About tablet.....................................................53

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10 Making the most of your tablet............................54
10.1 FOTA Upgrade.................................................54
11 Accessories ................................................................55
12 Troubleshooting........................................................56
13 Specifications ............................................................63

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1 Your Tablet...............................
1.1 Keys and connectors
SIM &
microSD™
Tray
Front Camera
Volume
keys
Power/
Lock key
Home
Back Recent Apps
Audio Connector
Microphone

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LED Flash
Rear Camera
USB Type-C Charger Port
Speaker
Back button
• Touch to go back to the previous screen,
or close a dialog box, options menu, the
Notification panel, etc.
Home button
• From any application or screen, touch to
return to the Home screen.

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• 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/Screenshot
• 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.
• Adjusts the ringtone volume.
• 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
SD
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.