CONSUMER CELLULAR AVID 589 QUICK START GUIDE
TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome! This guide will help you get the most out of your new Consumer Cellular Avid 589. You’ll find instructions to help you begin using your device. If you need more assistance, feel free to contact us by using the contact information listed below. We’re always happy to help you! Need More Information? Visit our website at ConsumerCellular.com/Help Call us at (888) 835-6047 Setting Up Your Phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 TABLE OF CONTENTS continued SETTING UP YOUR PHONE Customizing Home Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Adding Widgets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Removing Widgets or Shortcuts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR PHONE GETTING TO KNOW YOUR PHONE Earpiece/Speaker Front Camera Proximity & Light Sensor Indicator Light 3.
NOTIFICATIONS NOTIFICATION ICONS The status bar at the top of the home screen provides phone and service status icons, and notification icons.
TOUCH SCREEN AND NAVIGATION KEYS INTERNET • Power/Lock Key: Press and hold to power on, restart the phone, or power off. Press to turn on/off the screen display. CONNECTING VIA WI-FI • SOS Key: Press and hold or press 3 times continuously to use the emergency SOS feature. • Home Key: Tap to return to the home screen from any application or screen. Press and hold to use the Google Assistant. • Recent Apps Key: Tap to view recently used apps. Double-tap to switch to the most-recent app.
CALLING AND VOICEMAIL ADDRESS BOOK MAKING A CALL CREATING A NEW CONTACT 1. From the home screen, tap > . 2. Enter the phone number with the on-screen keypad. Tap to delete incorrect digits. 3. Tap to place the call. NOTE: To call a contact, swipe up on the home screen and tap next to the person you want to and tap call. 1. Swipe up on the home screen and tap CHECKING VOICEMAIL 1. From the home screen, tap > . 2. Press and hold the 1 Key. If prompted, enter your voicemail password. 3.
TEXT MESSAGING EMAIL 1. From the home screen, tap > Start chat . 2. Enter the recipient number and tap Send to or directly tap a contact in the list. 3. Enter the message text. Tap to add emoji. If you want to send an MMS, tap to record a voice to attach Gallery photos/videos message, or tap (tap ), capture a photo (tap ) or a video clip (tap ), or share a contact (tap ). SETTING UP GMAIL™ 4. Tap to send the message. 1. Swipe up on the home screen and tap > Add an email address > Google.
CUSTOMIZING HOME SCREENS You can customize your home screen by adding shortcuts, folders, widgets, and more. ADDING WIDGETS 1. Press and hold an empty spot on a home screen. 2. Tap Add a widget. 3. Swipe along the bottom to browse available widgets and drag one to the desired home screen. NOTE: To add a shortcut to a home screen, press and hold the app from the App Tray and drag it to a home screen. CUSTOMIZING HOME SCREENS APPLYING NEW WALLPAPERS 1. Press and hold an empty spot on a home screen. 2.
CAMERA AND VIDEO PLAYING MUSIC TAKING A PHOTO 1. Swipe up on the home screen and tap 1. Swipe up on the home screen and tap . 2. Aim the camera at the subject and make any necessary adjustments. 3. Tap . RECORDING A VIDEO 1. Swipe up on the home screen and tap > Video. 2. Aim the camera at the subject and make any necessary adjustments. 3. Tap to start and to stop recording. Change the camera settings Change the flash setting Number of photos you can take before the space is full 16 2.
CONNECTIVITY GOOGLE PLAY™ CONNECTING WITH A BLUETOOTH® HEADSET Google Play has millions of apps, games, music, movies, TV, books, magazines & more for you to enjoy. Before you begin, make sure that you are signed in to your Google account. 1. From the home screen, tap . 2. Find the apps you need either by category or by typing in the search field. 3. Tap the app to see more detailed description.
FOR YOUR SAFETY FCC RF EXPOSURE INFORMATION (SAR) This phone is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the United States. During SAR testing, this device was set to transmit at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands, and placed in positions that simulate RF exposure in usage against the head with no separation, and near the body with the separation of 0.6 inches (15 mm).
FOR YOUR SAFETY radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
FOR YOUR SAFETY M-Ratings: Phones rated M3 or M4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to generate less interference to hearing devices than phones that are not labeled. M4 is the better/higher of the two ratings. T-Ratings: Phones rated T3 or T4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to be more usable with a hearing device’s telecoil (“T Switch” or “Telephone Switch”) than unrated phones. T4 is the better/ higher of the two ratings. (Note that not all hearing devices have telecoils in them.
FOR YOUR SAFETY • Do not attempt to disassemble your phone or its accessories. Only authorized personnel can do so. • Do not place your phone inside or near heating equipment or highpressure containers, such as water heaters, microwave ovens, or hot cooking utensils. Otherwise, your phone may be damaged. • Please check local regulations for disposal of electronic products. • Do not carry your phone in your back pocket as it could break when you sit down.
FOR YOUR SAFETY Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Do not touch the metallic connectors of the nano-SIM card and the microSDXC card. Antenna Do not touch the antenna unnecessarily. Normal Use Position When placing or receiving a phone call, hold your phone to your ear, with the bottom toward your mouth. Airbags Do not place your phone in the area over an airbag or in the airbag deployment area as an airbag inflates with great force and serious injury could occur.
FOR YOUR SAFETY ELECTRICAL SAFETY Accessories Use only approved accessories. Do not connect with incompatible products or accessories. Take care to not touch the device to metallic objects, such as coins or key rings, or allow them to contact or short-circuit the charging port and battery terminals. Never puncture the surface of the phone with sharp objects. Connection to Vehicles Seek professional advice when connecting a phone interface to the vehicle electrical system.
FOR YOUR SAFETY RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE General Statement on Interference Care must be taken when using your phone in close proximity to personal medical devices, such as pacemakers and hearing aids. Please consult your doctor and the device manufacturers to determine if the operation of your phone may interfere with the operation of your medical devices.
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