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My phone cannot charge properly

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Make sure that your battery is not completely discharged; if the 
battery power has been empty for a long time, it may take around 
20 minutes to display the battery charger indicator on the screen.

• 

Make sure charging is carried out under normal conditions(0°C 
(32°F) to +40°C (104°F)).

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When traveling, check that the voltage input is compatible.

My phone cannot connect to a network or “No service” 
is displayed

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Try connecting in another location.

• 

Verify the network coverage with your operator.

• 

Check with your operator that your SIM card is valid.

• 

Try selecting the available network(s) manually 

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Try connecting at a later time if the network is overloaded.

My phone cannot connect to the Internet

• 

Check that the IMEI number (press *#06#) is the same as the one 
printed on your warranty card or box.

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Make sure that the internet access service of your SIM card is 
available.

• 

Check your phone's Internet connecting settings.

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Make sure you are in a place with network coverage.

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Try connecting at a later time or another location.

Invalid SIM card

• 

Make sure the SIM card has been correctly inserted (see “Inserting 
or removing the SIM card”).

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Make sure the chip on your SIM card is not damaged or scratched.

• 

Make sure the service of your SIM card is available.

Unable to make outgoing calls

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Make sure you have dialed a valid number and have touched 

.

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For international calls, check the country and area codes.

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Make sure your phone is connected to a network, and the network 
is not overloaded or unavailable.

• 

Check your subscription status with your operator (credit, SIM 
card valid, etc.).

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Make sure you have not barred outgoing calls.

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Make sure that your phone is not in airplane mode.

Unable to receive incoming calls

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Make sure your phone is switched on and connected to a network 
(check for overloaded or unavailable network).

• 

Check your subscription status with your operator (credit, SIM 
card valid, etc.).

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Make sure you have not forwarded incoming calls.

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Make sure that you have not barred certain calls.

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Make sure that your phone is not in airplane mode.

The caller’s name/number does not appear when a call is 
received

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Check that you have subscribed to this service with your operator.

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Your caller has concealed his/her name or number.

I cannot find my contacts

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Make sure your SIM card is not broken.

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Make sure your SIM card is inserted properly.

• 

Import all contacts stored in SIM card to phone.

The sound quality of the calls is poor

• 

You can adjust the volume during a call by pressing the 

Volume 

Up/Down

 key.

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Check the network strength 

 .

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Make sure that the receiver, connector or speaker on your phone 
is clean.

I am unable to use the features described in the manual

• 

Check with your operator to make sure that your subscription 
includes this service.

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Make sure this feature does not require an TCL accessory.

When I select a number from my contacts, the number 
cannot be dialed

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Make sure that you have correctly recorded the number in your file.

• 

Make sure that you have selected the country prefix when calling a 
foreign country.

I am unable to add a contact in my contacts

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Make sure that your SIM card contacts are not full; delete some 
files or save the files in the phone contacts (i.e. your professional 
or personal directories).

My callers are unable to leave messages on my voicemail

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Contact your network operator to check service availability.

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Summary of Contents for TCL 5138E

Page 1: ...s user guide 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 10 mm from the body to ensure complian...

Page 2: ...lights up Power key Press Lock the screen Light up the screen Press and hold Power on or pop up the menu to get more options such as Power off Restart Airplane mode Press and hold Power key and Volum...

Page 3: ...card otherwise may cause phone damage Installing or removing the microSD card To install please open microSD card lock first and then place the microSD card into the slot with the gold contact facing...

Page 4: ...ome key to switch to Home screen Status bar Status Notification indicators Favorite tray applications Touch to enter the application Touch and hold to move or change applications Application tab Touch...

Page 5: ...Battery is charging Alarm is set Headset connected Notification icons New text or multimedia message Missed call Problem with SMS or MMS delivery Call on hold New Hangouts message Call forwarding is o...

Page 6: ...alize your Home screen Add You may touch and hold a folder an application or a widget to activate the Move mode and drag the item to any Home screen as you prefer Reposition Touch and hold the item to...

Page 7: ...ch hold to switch between abc ABC mode 2 2 Text editing You can edit the text you have entered Touch and hold or double tap within the text you would like to edit Drag the tap to change the high light...

Page 8: ...en touch the icon in the contact list to create a new contact 4 2 Importing exporting and sharing contacts From Contacts screen touch to open options menu touch Import Export then select to import exp...

Page 9: ...sses are added 6 Email Besides your Gmail account you can also set up external POP3 or IMAP email accounts in your phone To access this function touch from Home screen and then touch Email An email wi...

Page 10: ...le you can transfer media files and other files between internal storage and computer Before using MTP or PTP you should firstly mark USB debugging touch Settings About phone then touch Build number f...

Page 11: ...d the words you ve added to the dictionary used by the onscreen keyboard and most of the settings that you configure with the Settings application If you deactivated this option you stop backing up yo...

Page 12: ...Making the most of your phone 12 2 1 Smart Suite Smart Suite includes Contact It allows you to back up contact entries so that you don t have to worry about losing breaking switching phones or changi...

Page 13: ...the hands free kit is used car kit headset drivers are requested to refrain from using their mobile phone when the vehicle is not parked Check the laws and regulations on the use of wireless mobile ph...

Page 14: ...ashing lights feature on your mobile phone Parents should monitor their children s use of video games or other features that incorporate flashing lights on the mobile phones All persons should discont...

Page 15: ...t known as the Specific Absorption Rate or SAR The SAR limit set by public authorities such as the Federal Communications Commission of the US Government FCC or by Industry Canada is 1 6 W kg averaged...

Page 16: ...ear In such circumstances the device will be compliant with the guidelines when used with headset or usb data cable If you are using another accessory ensure that whatever product is used is free of a...

Page 17: ...t parts at the company s option without charge for parts or labor directly related to the defect s Batteries power adapters and other accessories sold as in box items are also warranted against defect...

Page 18: ...Upon receipt the service center will verify the warranty conditions repair and return your device to the address provided in the RMA Check the warranty repair status by going online with the RMA numb...

Page 19: ...e sure that your phone is not in airplane mode Unable to receive incoming calls Make sure your phone is switched on and connected to a network check for overloaded or unavailable network Check your su...

Page 20: ...nt phone memory for your download Select the microSD card as the location to store downloaded files Check your subscription status with your operator The phone cannot be detected by others via Bluetoo...

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