TCL Stylus 5G User manual
USER MANUAL
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About this Manual ....................................
Thank you for choosing the TCL STYLUS 5G.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 Getting Started ........................................................................................4
1.1 Overview ................................................................................................4
1.2 Setup .......................................................................................................7
1.3 Home Screen...........................................................................................9
1.4 Text Input ..............................................................................................17
2 Multimedia Applications.........................................................................20
2.1 Stylus .....................................................................................................20
2.2 Camera..................................................................................................20
2.3 Gallery ...................................................................................................24
3 Apps and Features .................................................................................28
3.1 Phone ....................................................................................................28
3.2 Contacts ................................................................................................33
3.3 Messaging .............................................................................................36
3.4 Calendar................................................................................................39
3.5 Clock......................................................................................................40
3.6 Calculator ..............................................................................................43
3.7 Google Applications .............................................................................44
4 Settings...................................................................................................47
4.1 Wi-Fi ......................................................................................................47
4.2 Bluetooth...............................................................................................48
4.3 Mobile Network ....................................................................................49
4.4 Connections ..........................................................................................49
4.5 Home Screen & Lock Screen.................................................................52
4.6 NXTVISION ...........................................................................................53
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4.7 Display...................................................................................................54
4.8 Sound & Vibration.................................................................................55
4.9 Notifications ..........................................................................................56
4.10 Button & Gestures.................................................................................56
4.11 Advanced Features ...............................................................................56
4.12 Smart Manager......................................................................................58
4.13 Security & Biometrics ............................................................................59
4.14 Location.................................................................................................60
4.15 Privacy ...................................................................................................60
4.16 Safety & Emergency..............................................................................60
4.17 Apps ......................................................................................................60
4.18 Storage..................................................................................................60
4.19 Users & Accounts ..................................................................................60
4.20 Digital Wellbeing & Parental Controls ..................................................61
4.21 Google ..................................................................................................61
4.22 Accessibility...........................................................................................61
4.23 System...................................................................................................61
5 FOTA Upgrade........................................................................................63
6 Safety and Regulatory Information ........................................................64
7 Troubleshooting......................................................................................70
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1 Getting Started...................................
1.1 Overview
Microphone
USB Type-C
Headset connector
Stylus quick functions (1)
Front camera
Stylus
Microphone Speaker
(1) Icon will be displayed after the Stylus has been pulled out of the device.
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Flash
Power key
Volume keys
SIM and
microSDTM
tray
Back camera
Fingerprint
sensor
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Back button
• Touch to go back to the previous screen, or to close a dialog box,
options menu, the notification panel, etc.
Home button
• From any application or screen, touch to return to the Home screen.
• Touch and hold to open Google Assistant. You can get help such as
getting directions and restaurant information based on the content
detected on the screen.
Recent apps
• Touch to view applications you’ve recently accessed.
Power key/Fingerprint sensor (right of the device)
• Press: Lock the screen/Light up the screen.
Note: Additional shortcuts and customizable settings are available at
Settings > Button & gestures > Power key.
• Press and hold: Show the popup menu to select from Power off/
Restart/Airplane mode/Cast.
• Press the Power key and Volume down key at the same time to take
a screenshot.
• Press and hold the Power key for at least 10 seconds to force reboot.
• Touch to unlock the screen if you have set fingerprint to unlock your
screen.
Volume Keys
• In call mode, adjusts the earpiece or headset volume.
• In Music/Video/Streaming mode, adjusts the media volume.
• In general mode, adjusts the media volume.
• Mutes the ringtone of an incoming call.
• In camera preview mode, press the Volume up or Down key to take a
photo or press and hold to take burst shots. To set, touch Camera >
Settings > Volume button function.
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1.2 Setup
Inserting or removing the SIM/microSDTM card
1. Use the provided SIM pin to open the SIM tray.
2. Pull out the SIM tray.
3. Place the SIM card or microSDTM card into the tray slot and carefully close the
SIM tray.
You must insert your SIM card to make phone calls. You do not need to power off
your phone before inserting or removing the SIM card as this phone supports hot
swap.
Your phone only supports nano-SIM cards. Do not attempt to insert other
SIM types; otherwise this may cause damage to your phone.
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Charging the battery
You are advised to fully charge the battery ( ). Charging status is indicated by
a percentage displayed 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 the plug; switch off Wi-Fi, GPS,
Bluetooth or background-running applications when not in use; reduce the
backlight time, etc.
Powering on your phone
Hold down the Power key until the phone powers on, unlock your phone (Swipe,
PIN, Password, Pattern, Fingerprint or Face recognition) if necessary and confirm.
The Home screen is displayed.
If you do not know your PIN code or forget it, contact your network carrier. Be sure
to keep your PIN code secure.
Powering off your phone
Press and hold the Power key until options appear, then select Power off.
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1.3 Home Screen
You can bring all of the items that you use most frequently (applications, shortcuts,
widgets, folders) to your Home screen for quick access.
Swipe left or right to view more screens
Touch to open an application, folder, etc.
Search bar
Enter text search screen.
Enter voice search screen.
Status bar
• Status/Notification indicators
• Swipe down to open the Notification panel
Favorite apps tray
• Touch 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 left and
right to get a complete view.
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