TCL 503 Quick Start Guide

Device Overview and Setup

Your TCL 503 features a 6.6-inch display.

Key external features include: Camera ?, Volume Up ?➕, Volume Down ?➖, Power Button ⏻, Headphone ? Jack, and a USB Type-C port ?.

SIM Card and Storage Insertion

The device supports dual SIM cards and a microSD card. Follow these steps:

• 1 SIM Card: Insert one SIM card into the designated slot on the SIM tray.
• 2 SIM Cards: Insert two SIM cards into the designated slots on the SIM tray.
• 1 SIM Card + 1 SD Card: Insert one SIM card and one microSD card into the designated slots on the SIM tray.

[Diagram showing SIM tray options: 1 SIM, 2 SIMs, 1 SIM + SD Card]

Safety and Usage Guidelines ⚠️

• Driving: Do not use your device while driving if the vehicle is not safely parked. Hand-held device use while driving is illegal in many countries.
• Restricted Areas: Comply with restrictions in places like hospitals, airplanes, gas stations, and schools. Switch the device off before boarding an aircraft or in health care facilities (unless designated areas).
• Flammable Environments: Switch the device off when near gas or flammable liquids, and obey all posted signs in fuel depots, petrol stations, or chemical plants. Turn off devices in blasting areas or areas requesting "two-way radios" or "electronic devices" to be off.
• Medical Devices: Consult your doctor and the manufacturer if your device may interfere with medical devices. Keep the device at least 15 cm (approx. 6 inches) from medical devices such as pacemakers, hearing aids, or insulin pumps.
• Children: Do not let children use or play with the device and accessories without supervision.
• Radio Wave Exposure: To reduce exposure, use the device under good signal reception (four or five bars), use a hands-free kit, and limit call frequency and duration, especially for children and adolescents. Keep the device away from the belly of pregnant women or the lower abdomen of adolescents.
• Environmental Conditions: Do not expose your device to adverse weather or environmental conditions (moisture, humidity, rain, dust, sea air). Recommended operating temperature range is 0°C (32°F) to 40°C (104°F). Display legibility may be impaired above 40°C (104°F), but this is temporary.
• Accessories: Use only batteries, battery chargers, and accessories compatible with your device model.
• Damaged Devices: Do not use a damaged device (e.g., cracked display, dented back cover) as it may cause injury.
• Charging: Do not keep the device connected to the charger with a fully charged battery for extended periods, as this can cause overheating and shorten battery life. Do not sleep with the device on your person or in your bed, especially when connected to the charger, as this may cause overheating.
• Hearing Protection: ? To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods. Exercise caution when holding your device near your ear while the loudspeaker is in use.

Technical Specifications and Compliance

Licences

Bluetooth SIG, Inc. licensed and certificated TCL T442M Bluetooth. Design Number Q304553.

Wi-Fi Alliance certified.

Waste Disposal and Recycling ♻️

Dispose of your device, battery, and accessories according to locally applicable environmental regulations. Use municipal waste disposal centers with specific bins or collection bins at points of sale. This ensures recycling and prevents environmental contamination.

Battery Information ?

The battery may not be fully charged due to air regulations; please charge it first.

• Do not attempt to open the battery (risk of toxic fumes and burns).
• For devices with non-removable batteries, do not attempt to eject or replace the battery.
• Do not puncture, disassemble, or short-circuit the battery.
• Do not burn or dispose of batteries in household rubbish. Store batteries at temperatures above 60°C (140°F) can result in explosion or leakage. Avoid extremely low air pressure.
• Only use the battery for its intended purpose. Never use damaged batteries.

CAUTION: RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.

Charger Information ?

Mains powered chargers operate within 0°C (32°F) to 40°C (104°F).

Chargers designed for this device meet safety standards for information technology and office equipment, and comply with the ecodesign directive 2009/125/EC.

Due to varying electrical specifications, chargers may not work in all jurisdictions. Use them only for charging.

Charger Models: UT-681Z-5200MY, UT-681E-5200MY, UT-681B-5200MY, UT-681A-5200MY, UT-680T-5200MY, UT-680S-5200MY

Specifications:

• Input Voltage: 100~240V
• Input AC Frequency: 50/60Hz
• Output Voltage: 5.0V
• Output Current: 2.0A
• Output Power: 10.0W
• Average active efficiency: 79%
• No-load power consumption: 0.1W

The package may not include a charger for environmental reasons. This device can be powered by most USB power adapters with a USB Type-C cable.

Use only safe chargers meeting the above specifications.

Radio Equipment Directive Declaration of Conformity

CE marking. TCL Communication Ltd. declares that the radio equipment of type TCL T442M complies with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at: https://www.tcl.com/global/en/EC_DOC

SAR and Radio Waves

This device meets international guidelines for radio wave exposure. The Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) limit for mobile devices is 2 W/kg for Head SAR and Body-worn SAR, and 4 W/kg for Limb SAR.

When carrying the product or using it worn on your body, maintain a distance of 5 mm from the body using an approved accessory like a holster to ensure compliance with RF exposure requirements. The product may transmit even when not making a call.

Maximum SAR for this model and conditions:

Frequency Bands and Maximum Radio-Frequency Power

This radio equipment operates with the following frequency bands and maximum radio-frequency power:

• GSM 900MHz: 25.87 dBm
• GSM 1800MHz: 23.08 dBm
• UMTS B1 (2100MHz): 23.50 dBm
• UMTS B8 (900MHz): 24.50 dBm
• LTE FDD B1/3/8/20/28 (2100/1800/900/800/700MHz): 23.50 dBm
• LTE FDD B7 (2600MHz): 24.00 dBm
• LTE TDD B38/40 (2600/2300MHz): 24.50 dBm
• Bluetooth 2.4GHz band: 7.6 dBm
• Bluetooth LE 2.4GHz band: 1.5 dBm
• 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz band: 15.8 dBm

This device may be operated without restrictions in any EU member state.

General Information and Support ℹ️

• Internet Address: tcl.com
• Service Hotline and Repair Center: Visit https://www.tcl.com/global/en/support-mobile or use the Support Center application on your device to find local contact information and authorized repair centers.
• Full User Manual: Download the complete user manual from tcl.com.
• FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions are available on the TCL website. Contact us by email for further inquiries.
• Manufacturer: TCL Communication Ltd.
• Address: 5/F, Building 22E, 22 Science Park East Avenue, Hong Kong Science Park, Shatin, NT, Hong Kong.
• Electronic Labelling: Access regulatory and safety information by navigating to Settings > Regulatory & safety or by pressing *#07#.

Software Update

Connection costs for software updates vary by your telecommunications operator. Updates download automatically but require your approval for installation.

Refusing or delaying updates can affect device performance and security. For more information, visit tcl.com.

Privacy Statement of Device Usage

Personal data shared with TCL Communication Ltd. is handled according to their Privacy Notice. Review the notice at: https://www.tcl.com/global/en/communication-privacy-policy.

Disclaimer

Differences may exist between the user manual description and actual device operation due to software releases or operator services. TCL Communication Ltd. is not legally responsible for such differences or their consequences; responsibility lies with the operator.

Limited Warranty

You may have statutory consumer rights in addition to this Limited Warranty. This warranty outlines situations where the Manufacturer will or will not provide a remedy for the TCL device, without limiting your Consumer Rights.

For more information on the limited warranty, visit: https://www.tcl.com/global/en/warranty.

If your device has a defect preventing normal use, immediately inform your vendor and present the device with proof of purchase.