Consumer Cellular Link QUICK START GUIDE
Welcome! This guide will help you get the most out of your new Consumer Cellular Link. 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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Setting Up Your Phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Installing a microSDHC™ Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Charging the Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Getting to Know Your Phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TABLE OF CONTENTS continued Playing Music. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Connectivity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Connecting with a Bluetooth® Headset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 For Your Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SETTING UP YOUR PHONE INSTALLING A microSDHC™ CARD Power off your phone before installing or removing the microSDHC card. 1. Place your finger in the slot at the lower left of the back cover to lift and remove the cover. 2. If the battery is installed already, remove it. 3. Hold your microSDHC card with the metal contacts facing down and slide it into the microSDHC card slot. 4. Install the battery. 5. Press the cover gently back into place until you hear a click.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR PHONE Earpiece Internal Display 4-way Navigation Key* Left Soft Key Send Key Recent Apps Key Voicemail Key OK Key Right Soft Key Power/End Key Clear Key Camera Key Vibration Mode Key Main Microphone *Customizable. See Navigation Keys.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR PHONE Camera Volume Key 3.
NOTIFICATIONS On the internal display, the status bar at the top of the home screen provides phone and service status icons, and notification icons. You can also check the phone status and notifications with different icons on the external display.
NOTIFICATIONS INTERNAL DISPLAY: NOTIFICATION ICONS New SMS Call in progress New MMS Call on hold Missed call Song playing Upcoming event EXTERNAL DISPLAY ICONS New SMS/MMS Missed call Upcoming event Battery level No signal Signal strength Airplane mode Alarm set 7
NAVIGATION KEYS • Power/End Key: Press and hold to power on, restart the phone, turn on/off airplane mode, or power off. Press to end or reject a call or go to the home screen. • Left Soft Key: Press to select the option at the bottom left corner of the display, which changes depending on the application/function in use. • Right Soft Key: Press to select the option at the bottom right corner of the display, which changes depending on the application/function in use.
• • • • Camera app is opened, press the key to take a picture or record a video. Clear Key: Press to delete text or numbers before the cursor. Voicemail Key: Press and hold in the home screen to check your voicemail. Vibration Mode Key: Press and hold in the home screen to turn vibration mode on or off. While entering text, press and hold to change the input mode. Volume Key: Press to turn the volume up or down or to enable silent/vibration mode. NAVIGATION KEYS OPENING APPLICATIONS 1.
CALLING AND VOICEMAIL MAKING A CALL 1. From the home screen, use the keypad to enter the phone number. Use the Clear Key to delete incorrect entry. 2. Press the Send Key to place the call. 3. If you have a hearing or speech impairment, select Menu > Switch to RTT call during the call to send and read Real-Time Text. NOTE: To call a contact, press the Left Soft Key in the home screen, highlight a contact, and press the Send Key. CHECKING VOICEMAIL 1. From the home screen, press and hold the Voicemail Key.
CALLING AND VOICEMAIL USING REAL-TIME TEXT (RTT) Switch between normal voice call and RTT call, whichever makes a live conversation easier. • During a voice call, select Menu > Switch to RTT call to exchange Real-Time Text. The voice conversation will not be affected. • Select Options > Switch to voice call to return to normal voice call. NOTE: You can set RTT call as the default call mode for outgoing and incoming calls or select the call mode each time before placing a call.
ADDRESS BOOK CREATING A NEW CONTACT 1. From the home screen, press the Left Soft Key. 2. Select Menu > New contact. 3. Enter the contact name, phone number, email addresses, and other information, as shown. 4. Select Menu > Save to save the contact. IMPORTING CONTACTS IN BATCHES 1. From the home screen, press the Left Soft Key. 2. Select Menu > Import/Export > Import from storage. 3. If prompted, choose to import one, multiple, or all vCard files.
TEXT MESSAGING 1. From the home screen, press the Right Soft Key. 2. Select Menu > New message. 3. Enter the recipient(s) and message text. Select Menu > Insert smiley to add emoticon. If you want to send an MMS, select Menu > Insert attach to add a picture, a video, an audio clip, a slideshow, or other types of files to the message. 4. Press the OK Key to send the message. Please don’t text and drive.
CUSTOMIZING THE HOME SCREEN APPLYING NEW WALLPAPERS 1. From the home screen, select > > Device > Display > Wallpaper. 2. Select Gallery or Wallpapers. 3. Select the image you need. For Wallpapers images, use the 4-way Navigation Key to select and preview the image. For Gallery images, use the 4-way Navigation Key and the OK Key to select an album and then an image. You can select the area you want to use by panning (using the 4-way Navigation Key) or zooming (using the Left Soft Key). 4.
CAMERA AND VIDEO TAKING A PHOTO 1. From the home screen, press the Camera Key or select > . 2. Aim the camera at the subject and press the Left Soft Key to adjustment filter, white balance, brightness, ISO, and camera settings. 3. Press the OK Key or the Camera Key to take a picture. RECORDING A VIDEO 1. 2. 3. 4. From the home screen, press the Camera Key or select > . Press left on the 4-way Navigation Key to switch to the video recorder. Aim the camera at the subject and make any necessary adjustments.
PLAYING MUSIC 1. From the home screen, select > > . 2. Select All Songs. 3. Highlight a song and press the OK Key to play it.
CONNECTIVITY CONNECTING WITH A BLUETOOTH® HEADSET Turn on the Bluetooth headset and switch it to pairing mode. Refer to the headset’s user guide for more information. 1. From the home screen, select > > Wireless & networks > Bluetooth. 2. Press the OK Key if Bluetooth is off. When Bluetooth is on, the icon appears in the status bar. NOTE: Your phone automatically scans for and displays the IDs of all available Bluetooth devices in range. 3. Highlight the device you want to pair with and press the OK Key.
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 guidelines. SAR information on this model phone is on file with the FCC and can be found under the Display Grant section of www.fcc.gov/oet/ea/fccid after searching on FCC ID: SRQ-Z2332CC. 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. While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various phones and at various positions, they all meet the government requirements.
FOR YOUR SAFETY FCC REGULATIONS This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
FOR YOUR SAFETY CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. HEARING AID COMPATIBILITY (HAC) REGULATIONS FOR MOBILE PHONES In 2003, the FCC adopted rules to make digital wireless telephones compatible with hearing aids and cochlear implants.
FOR YOUR SAFETY to be vulnerable to interference, you may not be able to use a rated phone successfully. Trying out the phone with your hearing device is the best way to evaluate it for your personal needs. This phone has been tested and rated for use with hearing aids for some of the wireless technologies that it uses. However, there may be some newer wireless technologies used in this phone that have not been tested yet for use with hearing aids.
FOR YOUR SAFETY DISTRACTIONS Driving Full attention must be given to driving at all times in order to reduce the risk of an accident. Using a phone while driving (even with a hands-free kit) can cause distraction and lead to an accident. You must comply with local laws and regulations restricting the use of wireless devices while driving. Operating Machinery Full attention must be given to operating machinery in order to reduce the risk of an accident.
FOR YOUR SAFETY • Clean your phone and its accessories with a soft material such as a microfiber cleaning cloth. Do not use alcohol or other corrosive substances for cleaning or allow them to get inside. • Do not expose your phone or its accessories to open flames or lit tobacco products. • Do not expose your phone or its accessories to liquid, moisture or high humidity. • Do not drop, throw or try to bend your phone or its accessories.
FOR YOUR SAFETY Battery Safety • Using unapproved or incompatible battery, charger or power adapter may damage your device, shorten its lifespan or cause a fire, explosion or other hazards. • The recommended operating temperatures are 32 °F (0 °C) to 95 °F (35 °C) and the storage temperatures are -4 °F (-20 °C) to 113 °F (45 °C). Extreme temperatures can damage the device and reduce the charging capacity and lifespan of your device and battery.
FOR YOUR SAFETY • If the battery damages or shows signs of swelling or leakage, please stop use immediately and contact Consumer Cellular or its authorized service provider for replacement. • Return the worn-out battery to the provider or put in in the designated recycle place. Do not put it in household waste. • There is a risk of explosion if the wrong battery model is replaced. WARNING! If the battery is broken, you should avoid contact with the contents inside.
FOR YOUR SAFETY 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. Place your phone in a safe and secure area before driving your vehicle. Seizures/Blackouts Your phone can produce a bright or flashing light.
FOR YOUR SAFETY Repetitive Strain Injuries To minimize the risk of Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) when texting or playing games with your phone: • Do not grip the phone too tightly. • Press the buttons lightly. • Use the special features which are designed to minimize the times of pressing buttons, such as Message Templates and Predictive Text. • Take frequent breaks to stretch and relax.
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 CTIA REQUIREMENTS • Do not disassemble or open, crush, bend or deform, puncture or shred the battery. • Do not modify or remanufacture, attempt to insert foreign objects into the battery, immerse or expose to water or other liquids, expose to fire, explosion or other hazards. • Only use the battery for the device for which it is specified.
FOR YOUR SAFETY • Improper battery use may result in a fire, explosion or other hazards. • The phone shall only be connected to CTIA certified adapters, products that bear the USB-IF logo or products that have completed the USB-IF compliance program. 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.
FOR YOUR SAFETY Medical Equipment Turn off your wireless device when you are requested to do so in hospitals, clinics or health care facilities. These requests are designed to prevent possible interference with sensitive medical equipment. Aircraft Turn off your wireless device whenever you are instructed to do so by airport or airline staff. Consult the airline staff about the use of wireless devices onboard the aircraft and enable airplane mode on your phone when boarding an aircraft.
FOR YOUR SAFETY EXPLOSIVE ENVIRONMENTS Gas Stations and Explosive Atmospheres In locations with potentially explosive atmospheres, obey all posted signs to turn off wireless devices such as your phone or other radio equipment. Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres include fueling areas, below decks on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, and areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders.
SUPPORT For assistance, please contact: Website: ConsumerCellular.com/Help Telephone: (800) 686-4460 Need to test your cellphone? You can place a FREE test call by dialing (888) 460-8781 from your cellular phone. If the call is completed correctly you will hear a recorded message telling you that your cellphone is working. Check your minutes or change your plan. With Consumer Cellular you are in control and can change your plan at any time.
WARRANTY This product is guaranteed for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase. In the unlikely event of a fault occurring during this period, please contact the place of purchase. Proof of purchase is required for any service or support needed during the guarantee period. This guarantee will not apply to a fault caused by an accident or a similar incident or damage, liquid ingress, negligence, abnormal usage, nonmaintenance or any other circumstances on the user’s part.
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