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- Page 1 Consumer Cellular Link USER GUIDE...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Thank you for choosing Consumer Cellular! Charging the Battery ..................8 We know you’re excited to use your new Consumer Cellular Link, and this Extending the Battery Life ................9 user guide will help you get familiar with it, so you can start using it as soon Powering Your Phone On/Off .............. - Page 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS Knowing the Basics ................. 21 Contacts ...................45 Phone Status Icons ..................21 Adding a New Contact .................45 Notification Icons ..................22 Setting Up Your Own Profile...............45 External Display Icons ................. 22 Importing, Exporting, and Sharing Contacts .........46 Entering Text ....................23 Working With Groups..................48 Opening and Switching Apps ..............24...
- Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS Camera ..................... 57 Other Options and Settings................68 Capturing a Photo ..................57 Sound Recorder ................69 Recording a Video ..................58 Recording a Voice Memo ................69 Customizing Camera Settings ..............59 Playing a Voice Memo................. 69 Gallery ....................60 More Apps ..................
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Page 5: Getting Started
GETTING STARTED TABLE OF CONTENTS INSTALLING A microSDHC™ CARD CTIA Requirements ..................88 Distractions ......................89 Power off your phone before installing or removing the Product Handling ..................90 microSDHC card. Electrical Safety ....................94 1. Place your finger in the slot at the lower left of the back Radio Frequency Interference .............. -
Page 6: Charging The Battery
GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED CHARGING THE BATTERY EXTENDING THE BATTERY LIFE Your phone’s battery should have enough power for the phone to turn on, find Active applications, screen brightness levels, Bluetooth usage, and GPS a signal, and make a few calls. You should fully charge the battery as soon as functionality can drain your battery. -
Page 7: Getting To Know Your Phone
GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED GETTING TO KNOW YOUR PHONE Camera 3.5mm Headset Jack Earpiece Volume Key External Display Internal Display Charging/micro- OK Key 4-way Navigation Key* USB Jack Auxiliary Microphone Right Soft Key Left Soft Key Speaker Send Key Power/End Key Recent Apps Key Clear Key Back Cover... -
Page 8: Key Functions
GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED KEY FUNCTIONS Function Press to see recently used applications. Function Recent Apps Key Press twice to switch to the most recent application. Press and hold to power on, power off, restart, or turn on Press to launch the Camera application from the home or off airplane mode. -
Page 9: Getting To Know The Home Screen
GETTING STARTED GETTING TO KNOW THE HOME SCREEN PERSONALIZING The home screen is the starting point for your phone’s applications, functions, CHANGING THE SYSTEM LANGUAGE and menus. You can customize your home screen by adding shortcuts, folders, widgets, and more. 1. -
Page 10: Changing The Ringtone And Notification Sound
PERSONALIZING PERSONALIZING CHANGING THE RINGTONE AND NOTIFICATION SOUND ADJUSTING VOLUMES You can customize the default ringtone for incoming calls and the default 1. From the home screen, select > Settings > Sound profiles > Sound. notification sound. 2. Select Edit. >... -
Page 11: Applying New Wallpapers
PERSONALIZING PERSONALIZING APPLYING NEW WALLPAPERS PROTECTING YOUR PHONE WITH A SCREEN LOCK You can set the wallpaper for the home screen and the lock screen. You can protect your phone by creating a screen lock. When it is enabled, you need to enter a numeric PIN to unlock the phone. -
Page 12: Knowing The Basics
PERSONALIZING KNOWING THE BASICS When you're ready to turn on encryption: 1. From the home screen, select > Settings > Device > Security > Encrypt PHONE STATUS ICONS phone. 2. Read the information about encryption carefully. The status bar at the top of the home screen provides phone and service The ENCRYPT PHONE button is dimmed if your battery is not charged or status icons on the right side. -
Page 13: Notification Icons
KNOWING THE BASICS KNOWING THE BASICS NOTIFICATION ICONS ENTERING TEXT The status bar at the top of the home screen provides notification icons on Changing the Input Mode or Language the left side. Below are some of the icons you may see. You can enter text using the following input modes: abc, Abc, ABC, T12 abc, T12 Abc, T12 ABC, and 123 (number input.) Indicator... -
Page 14: Opening And Switching Apps
KNOWING THE BASICS KNOWING THE BASICS Entering Symbols Switching Between Recently Opened Apps 1. Press the * Key. 1. Press the Recent Apps Key. The apps you’ve used recently are displayed in a series of cards. 2. Use the 4-way Navigation Key to select a symbol. 2. -
Page 15: Connecting To Networks And Devices
You can use the default Access Point Names (APNs.) If you need to add a new Changing the Device Name APN, contact Consumer Cellular for the required information. 1. From the home screen, select > Settings > Wireless & networks >... -
Page 16: Connecting To Your Computer Via Usb
CONNECTING TO NETWORKS AND DEVICES CONNECTING TO NETWORKS AND DEVICES Pairing With Another Bluetooth Device CONNECTING TO YOUR COMPUTER VIA USB 1. From the home screen, select > Settings > Wireless & networks > You can connect your phone to a computer with a USB cable and transfer Bluetooth. -
Page 17: Using The Microsdhc Card As Portable Storage
CONNECTING TO NETWORKS AND DEVICES USING THE microSDHC CARD AS PORTABLE STORAGE PHONE CALLS You can use your microSDHC card as portable storage for various files (such You can place calls from Recent Calls, the Contacts app, or other apps that as photos and media). -
Page 18: Answering Or Rejecting Calls
PHONE CALLS PHONE CALLS ANSWERING OR REJECTING CALLS USING REAL-TIME TEXT (RTT) When you receive a phone call, you can answer or reject the call, or reject it Your phone supports Real-Time Text. If you or the person on the other end with a text message. -
Page 19: Working With The Call History
PHONE CALLS PHONE CALLS 3. When the RTT operation mode is set as Always visible, select RTT on Switching Between RTT and Voice-only Call Outgoing Call and RTT on Incoming Call to set the default modes for • During a voice-only call, select Options > Switch to RTT call to start an RTT outgoing and incoming calls. -
Page 20: Calling Your Contacts
For detailed information, please contact • Edit number before call: Edit the number in the dialer before placing Consumer Cellular. the call. • Send Message: Send a message to the contact or number. -
Page 21: Using Options During A Call
NOTE: The call waiting and three-way call features need network support and • Press the Right Soft Key during a voice-only call to mute or unmute the may result in additional charges. Please contact Consumer Cellular for more microphone. information. -
Page 22: Adjusting Your Call Settings
The call forwarding feature allows you to forward your incoming calls to network support and may result in additional charges. Please contact another phone number. Consumer Cellular for more information. 1. From the home screen, select > Settings > Wireless & networks > Call Setting Speed Dials settings >... - Page 23 • Change PIN2: Change the PIN2 code for FDN access. • FDN list: Manage the FDN list. NOTE: The PIN2 code is provided by your carrier. Entering an incorrect PIN2 code more times than allowed can get your nano-SIM card locked. Contact Consumer Cellular for assistance.
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Page 24: Contacts
PHONE CALLS CONTACTS Setting DTMF Tones You can set the length of dual-tone multi-frequency (DTMF) signal tones. To see your contacts, press the Left Soft Key from the home screen to select 1. From the home screen, select > Settings > Wireless & networks > Call . -
Page 25: Importing, Exporting, And Sharing Contacts
CONTACTS CONTACTS 3. Enter your profile information. Exporting Contacts to the nano-SIM Card 4. To enter more information, select ADD ANOTHER FIELD at the bottom and 1. From the home screen, select then select the information you need. 2. Select Menu > Import/Export > Export to SIM card. 5. -
Page 26: Working With Groups
CONTACTS CONTACTS 6. The phone will export the selected contacts into a vCard file. Follow the 7. Highlight the ringtone you want to use for incoming calls from the group prompts to send the vCard file. members, and then press the OK Key. 8. -
Page 27: Searching For A Contact
CONTACTS CONTACTS SEARCHING FOR A CONTACT 4. Highlight the duplicate contact and press the OK Key. 5. Select Save or Menu > Save. 1. From the home screen, select > 2. Input the contact name or phone number you want to search for. Matching SEPARATING CONTACT INFORMATION contacts will be listed. -
Page 28: Messages
MESSAGES MESSAGES NOTES: • You can also include email addresses as recipients for multimedia messages. You can use Messages to exchange text messages (SMS) and multimedia • Do not add any attachment if you want to send a text message. Otherwise messages (MMS). -
Page 29: Deleting Messages Or Threads
MESSAGES DELETING MESSAGES OR THREADS CALENDAR 1. On the Messaging screen or after you open a thread, select Menu > Multi- To open Calendar, from the home screen, select > Calendar. Select. VIEWING YOUR CALENDAR AND EVENTS 2. Select the threads or messages you want to delete. 3. -
Page 30: Creating An Event
CALENDAR CREATING AN EVENT CAMERA 1. In any Calendar view, select Menu > New event. You can take photos and record videos with the Camera app. Photos and videos are stored to the phone’s microSDHC card or to the phone’s internal storage. NOTE: In Week view, you can also select an free time block to add an event. -
Page 31: Recording A Video
CAMERA CAMERA CUSTOMIZING CAMERA SETTINGS Before capturing a photo or a video, you can select Menu > Settings to manage the following options: • Picture size: Set the photo resolution. • Video quality: Set the quality for your video. • Shutter tone: Turn the shutter tone on or off. •... -
Page 32: Gallery
GALLERY GALLERY WORKING WITH PICTURES Open an album and select a picture to view it. OPENING THE GALLERY From the home screen, select > Gallery to view albums of your pictures and videos. WORKING WITH ALBUMS When you open Gallery, all pictures and videos on your phone are displayed in a number of albums. -
Page 33: Music
MUSIC MUSIC Song, album and From the home screen, select > Multimedia > Music to play audio files artist information stored on your phone or microSDHC card (if one is installed.) Album artwork VIEWING YOUR MUSIC LIBRARY (if available) Open Music and your music library is displayed. All your audio files are categorized according to artist and album. -
Page 34: Managing Playlists
MUSIC MANAGING PLAYLISTS VIDEO Create playlists to organize your music files into sets of songs, so that you can Use the Video app to manage your video library and to watch videos. play the songs you like in the order you prefer. OPENING THE VIDEO LIBRARY •... -
Page 35: Deleting Or Sharing Video Files
VIDEO FM RADIO • To pause or resume playback, press the OK Key. • To play the previous video, press left on the 4-way Navigation Key. With the FM Radio, you can search for radio channels, listen to them, and save •... -
Page 36: Other Options And Settings
FM RADIO OTHER OPTIONS AND SETTINGS SOUND RECORDER Sound Recorder enables you to record and listen to voice memos. To set the FM frequency range: FM radio frequency ranges differ in different regions. RECORDING A VOICE MEMO From the main FM Radio screen, select Menu > FM frequency range and select the range you need. -
Page 37: More Apps
MORE APPS MORE APPS Setting a New Alarm 1. Open the Clock app and select the tab. CALCULATOR 2. Highlight an existing alarm and select Menu > Edit to configure it, or select Menu > New alarm to create a new one. 1. -
Page 38: File Manager
MORE APPS FILE MANAGER SETTINGS Quickly access all of your images, videos, audio clips, and other types of files From the home screen, select > Settings. The Settings app contains most on your phone and on the microSDHC card. of the tools for customizing and configuring your phone. >... -
Page 39: Device
SETTINGS SETTINGS Mobile Network Navigation Key Shortcuts Select Settings > Wireless & networks > Mobile network to select the Select Settings > Device > Navigation key shortcuts to assign each direction network type or operator and set access point names (see Connecting to (up, down, left, and right) on the 4-way Navigation Key as a shortcut to a Networks and Devices –... -
Page 40: System
Contact Accessibility Consumer Cellular for a PIN Unlock Key (PUK) to restore the nano-SIM card. Select Settings > System > Accessibility to configure accessibility plug-ins • Encrypt phone: Encrypt your data on the phone to protect your privacy (see and services on your phone. -
Page 41: Troubleshooting
If your particular problem cannot be resolved poor on the part of your better-quality network link using the information in the chart, contact Consumer Cellular customer service provider. support at (800) 686-4460. or phone line. - Page 42 The nano-SIM card has Call Consumer Cellular exactly the same length of malfunctioned or is customer support at (800) standby time. damaged. 686-4460. The battery is depleted.
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Page 43: For Your Safety
Fixed Dialing Numbers . calls while driving. Never text or flashing light. while driving. You have entered an Call Consumer Cellular Don’t dispose of your phone in Keep your phone at least 15 PIN code blocked incorrect PIN code three customer support at (800) fire. -
Page 44: Fcc Rf Exposure Information (Sar)
FOR YOUR SAFETY FOR YOUR SAFETY FCC RF EXPOSURE INFORMATION (SAR) For this device, the highest reported SAR value for usage against the head is 0.60 W/kg, and for usage near the body is 1.18 W/kg. This phone is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various phones limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal and at various positions, they all meet the government requirements. -
Page 45: Hearing Aid Compatibility (Hac) Regulations For Mobile Phones
• Contact Consumer Cellular at (800) 686-4460. If your hearing device happens to be vulnerable to interference, you may not CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the be able to use a rated phone successfully. -
Page 46: Ctia Requirements
FOR YOUR SAFETY FOR YOUR SAFETY T-Ratings: Phones rated T3 or T4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to • Replace the battery only with another battery that has been qualified with be more usable with a hearing device’s telecoil (“T Switch” or “Telephone the system per this standard, IEEE-Std-1725. -
Page 47: Product Handling
FOR YOUR SAFETY FOR YOUR SAFETY PRODUCT HANDLING • Do not attempt to disassemble your phone or its accessories. Only authorized personnel can do so. General Statement on Handling and Use • Do not place your phone inside or near heating equipment or high- You alone are responsible for how you use your phone and any pressure containers, such as water heaters, microwave ovens, or hot consequences of its use. - Page 48 • If the battery damages or shows signs of swelling or leakage, please stop Normal Use Position use immediately and contact Consumer Cellular or its authorized service When placing or receiving a phone call, hold your phone to your ear, with the provider for replacement.
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Page 49: Electrical Safety
FOR YOUR SAFETY FOR YOUR SAFETY • Do not grip the phone too tightly. Connection to Vehicles • Press the buttons lightly. Seek professional advice when connecting a phone interface to the vehicle electrical system. • Use the special features which are designed to minimize the times of pressing buttons, such as Message Templates and Predictive Text. -
Page 50: Explosive Environments
FOR YOUR SAFETY FOR YOUR SAFETY EXPLOSIVE ENVIRONMENTS Hearing Aids People with hearing aids or other cochlear implants may experience Gas Stations and Explosive Atmospheres interfering noises when using wireless devices or when one is nearby. The In locations with potentially explosive atmospheres, obey all posted signs to level of interference depends on the type of hearing device and the distance turn off wireless devices such as your phone or other radio equipment. -
Page 51: Specifications
Check your minutes or change your plan. Internal memory 4 GB ROM + 512 MB RAM With Consumer Cellular you are in control and can change your plan at any Removable memory card Supports microSDHC card up to 32 GB time. -
Page 52: Warranty
As a matter of precaution, we recommend disconnecting the charger during a thunderstorm. Batteries are consumables and are not included in any guarantee. This guarantee does not apply if batteries other than Consumer Cellular original batteries are used. - Page 53 ConsumerCellular.com © 2019 Consumer Cellular, Inc. Consumer Cellular and the Consumer Cellular logo are trademarks of Consumer Cellular, Inc. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by ZTE Corporation is under license. microSDHC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. Other...
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My flip phone used to just say Press 7 to DELETE a voice mail I just listened to. It no longer gives that option? How do I delete saved voice mails I no longer need?
Follow the voicemail system’s instructions to navigate through your messages. You will be guided on how to save, delete, or take other actions on each message.
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