TCL onetouch 4043 Quick Start Guide

Device Overview

The TCL onetouch 4043 is a flip phone designed for ease of use. Key components include:

• Screen: Displays information and menus.
• Navigation Keys: Includes OK, Up, Down, Left, Right keys for menu navigation.
• Call/End Keys: Green key to initiate calls, Red key to end calls or power off.
• Soft Keys: Context-sensitive keys located below the screen.
• Power Button: Typically located on the side or under the flip.
• Volume Buttons: Adjust ringer and media volume.
• Alphanumeric Keypad: Standard 0-9, *, # keys, with associated letters (e.g., 2abc).
• Headset Jack: For connecting headphones.
• Charging Port: For connecting the charger.

External features include an SOS button ?, a camera icon ?, and a flashlight icon ?.

The device supports dual SIM cards.

Safety and Use

⚠️ Please read this chapter carefully before using your device. The manufacturer disclaims any liability for damage that may result from improper use or use contrary to these instructions.

• Do not use the device while driving unless the vehicle is safely parked. Using a handheld device while driving is illegal in many countries.
• Comply with restrictions on use specific to certain places (hospitals, planes, gas stations, schools, etc.).
• Switch the device off before boarding an aircraft.
• Switch the device off in health care facilities, except in designated areas.
• Switch the device off when near gas or flammable liquids. Strictly obey all signs and instructions in fuel depots, petrol stations, chemical plants, or potentially explosive atmospheres.
• Turn off your mobile device in blasting areas or areas requesting "two-way radios" or "electronic devices" to be turned off to avoid interfering with blasting operations.
• Consult your doctor and the device manufacturer to determine if your device may interfere with medical devices. When the device is on, keep it at least 15 cm (approx. 6 inches) from medical devices such as pacemakers, hearing aids, or insulin pumps.
• Do not let children use or play with the device and accessories without supervision.
• To reduce exposure to radio waves:
• Use the device under good signal reception conditions (four or five bars).
• Use a hands-free kit.
• Make reasonable use of the device, especially for children and adolescents, by avoiding night calls and limiting call frequency and duration.
• Keep the device away from the belly of pregnant women or the lower abdomen of adolescents.
• Do not expose the device to adverse weather or environmental conditions (moisture, humidity, rain, liquid infiltration, dust, sea air, etc.). The recommended operating temperature range is 0°C (32°F) to 40°C (104°F). Above 40°C (104°F), display legibility may be impaired temporarily.

Device Care

• Use only batteries, battery chargers, and accessories compatible with your device model.
• Do not use a damaged device (e.g., cracked screen, dented back cover) as it may cause injury or harm.
• 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. Do not place the device under a blanket, pillow, or your body, especially when connected to the charger, as this may cause overheating.

? Protect Your Hearing

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.

Licenses

Bluetooth SIG, Inc. licensed and certificated TCL T313D Bluetooth Declaration ID D065426

Waste Disposal and Recycling

♻️ Device, accessories, and battery must be disposed of in accordance with locally applicable environmental regulations.

This symbol on your device, battery, and accessories means these products must be taken to:

• Municipal waste disposal centers with specific bins.
• Collection bins at points of sale.

They will then be recycled, preventing substances from being disposed of in the environment.

In European Union countries: These collection points are accessible free of charge. All products with this sign must be brought to these collection points.

In non-European Union jurisdictions: Items of equipment with this symbol should not be thrown into ordinary bins if your jurisdiction or region has suitable recycling and collection facilities; instead, they should be taken to collection points for recycling.

Battery

? In accordance with air regulations, the battery is not fully charged. Please charge it first.

• Do not attempt to open the battery (risk of toxic fumes and burns).
• For devices with a non-removable battery, do not attempt to eject or replace it.
• Do not puncture, disassemble, or cause a short circuit in the battery.
• For unibody devices, do not attempt to open or puncture the back cover.
• Do not burn or dispose of a used battery or device in household rubbish, or store it at temperatures above 60°C (140°F), as this can result in an explosion or leakage of flammable liquid or gas. Similarly, subjecting the battery to extremely low air pressure may result in an explosion or leakage.
• 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

? Please use the charger supplied.

Mains powered chargers operate within the temperature range of: 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, a charger purchased in one jurisdiction may not work in another. They should be used for charging only.

Regulatory Information

Radio Equipment Directive Declaration of Conformity

CE Hereby, TCL Communication Ltd. declares that the radio equipment of type TCL T313D is in compliance 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 exposure to radio waves.

Radio wave exposure guidelines use the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR). The 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, use an approved accessory (e.g., holster) or maintain a distance of 5 mm from the body to ensure compliance with RF exposure requirements. Note that the product may transmit even if no call is active.

Maximum SAR for this model and conditions under which it was recorded

Frequency Bands and Maximum Radio-Frequency Power

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

• GSM 900MHz: 33.5 dBm
• GSM 1800MHz: 30.5 dBm
• UMTS B1 (2100MHz): 23.5 dBm
• UMTS B8 (900MHz): 23.5 dBm
• LTE FDD B1/3/7/8/20/28 (2100/1800/2600/900/800/700MHz): 24 dBm
• Bluetooth 2.4GHz band: 4.13 dBm

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

General Information

• Internet address: tcl.com
• Service Hotline and Repair Center: Visit https://www.tcl.com/global/en/support-mobile to find your local hotline number and authorized repair center.
• Full User Manual: Download from tcl.com. You can also find FAQs and contact support via email.
• Manufacturer: TCL Communication Ltd.
• Address: 5/F, Building 22E, 22 Science Park East Avenue, Hong Kong Science Park, Shatin, NT, Hong Kong
• Electronic labelling path: Go to Settings > Regulatory & safety or press *#07# for more information about labelling.

Software Update

Connection costs for finding, downloading, and installing software updates vary depending on your telecommunications operator's plan. Refusing or forgetting to install an update can affect device performance and security. For more information, visit tcl.com.

Privacy Statement of Device Usage

Personal data shared with TCL Communication Ltd. will be handled according to our Privacy Notice. You can review it at: https://www.tcl.com/global/en/communication-privacy-policy

Disclaimer

There may be differences between the user manual description and the device's operation due to software versions or operator services. TCL Communication Ltd. is not legally responsible for such differences or their consequences; the operator bears exclusive responsibility.

Limited Warranty

As a consumer, you may have legal (statutory) 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. It does not limit or exclude your Consumer Rights.

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

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