Avvio AL500 User manual
User Manual
Avvio L500
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Table of Contents
A MESSAGE FROM AVVIO................................................................................. 9
TRADEMARKS AND COPYRIGHTS [NEED AVVIO LEGAL RIGHTS VERBAGE]
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YOUR PHONE ......................................................................................................... 11
FUNCTIONS OF KEYS .............................................................................................. 12
CONVENTIONS USED IN THIS GUIDE....................................................................... 13
1. GETTING YOU STARTED...................................................................................... 14
Charging the battery ................................................................................................. 14
Power phone on & off................................................................................................ 15
Touch screen & typing directions .............................................................................. 15
Other touch tips ......................................................................................................... 16
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2. MORE BASICS..................................................................................................... 16
How your phone looks ............................................................................................... 16
Screen-lock security options ...................................................................................... 18
Changing sound settings ........................................................................................... 19
Changing other settings ............................................................................................ 19
Taking screenshots .................................................................................................... 19
3. PHONE APPS MADE SIMPLE ............................................................................... 20
Making a call ............................................................................................................. 20
Answering & redirecting calls.................................................................................... 21
Exploring the call log ................................................................................................. 22
4. TEXTING & KEYBOARD USE ................................................................................ 23
Entering & editing text .............................................................................................. 23
Next-word suggestions.............................................................................................. 23
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5. CUSTOMIZING & USING YOUR AVVIO L500 PHONE APPS ................................... 24
Customizing your Home screen ................................................................................. 24
People ........................................................................................................................ 25
Setting up & using Gmail........................................................................................... 26
Getting familiar with your Email app........................................................................ 26
Controlling your calendar .......................................................................................... 28
Operating the alarm .................................................................................................. 29
Managing your downloads ....................................................................................... 30
6. PHONE SET-UP AND PHONE MANAGEMENT ...................................................... 31
Privacy settings & accounts....................................................................................... 31
Managing location settings....................................................................................... 32
Managing sound settings .......................................................................................... 32
Managing screen settings ......................................................................................... 33
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Managing sleep settings ........................................................................................... 33
Notifications............................................................................................................... 33
Airplane mode ........................................................................................................... 34
7. WIRELESS NETWORK SETTINGS .......................................................................... 35
Turning on Wi-Fi ........................................................................................................ 35
Changing network settings........................................................................................ 36
Adding a Wi-Fi network............................................................................................. 36
Setting advanced Wi-Fi options................................................................................. 37
8. BLUETOOTH SETTINGS ....................................................................................... 38
Turning Bluetooth on/off .......................................................................................... 38
Changing your phone’s Bluetooth name................................................................... 38
Pairing your phone with a Bluetooth device............................................................. 39
Connecting to a Bluetooth device ............................................................................. 40
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Unpairing or aligning a Bluetooth device ................................................................. 40
Monitoring your phone’s data usage........................................................................ 41
9. CREATING & SHARING VIDEOS AND PICTURES ................................................... 43
Creating a video......................................................................................................... 43
Taking a photo........................................................................................................... 43
Sharing a video or photo ........................................................................................... 44
10. DATA USAGE SETTINGS .................................................................................... 45
Manage your data usage settings............................................................................. 45
Setting a data usage limit warning........................................................................... 46
Setting your data usage limits................................................................................... 46
11. GOOGLE PLAY STORE........................................................................................ 47
Accessing Play Store .................................................................................................. 47
Google Play settings .................................................................................................. 48
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12. USB FILE TRANSFERS ........................................................................................ 49
Windows transfer ...................................................................................................... 49
Mac OS transfer ......................................................................................................... 50
13. OPTIMIZING YOUR PHONE’S BATTERY LIFE....................................................... 51
Battery settings.......................................................................................................... 51
14. AVVIO L500 SPECS & HARDWARE..................................................................... 53
List of In-Box Contents........................................................................................ 55
Declaration of Hazardous Substances............................................................. 56
IMPORTANT HEALTH INFORMATION AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .......................... 58
PREVENTION OF HEARING LOSS........................................................................................... 60
TIASAFETY INFORMATION................................................................................................... 68
SAFETY INFORMATION......................................................................................................... 72
FDA CONSUMER UPDATE.............................................................................................. 78
TEN DRIVER SAFETY TIPS............................................................................................................ 87
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A Message From Avvio
Thank you for purchasing your Avvio L500 mobile phone! Please follow these simple - but important -
instructions for optimal use of your new phone:
Before using your phone for the first time, please carefully read this User Guide, especially the security
information.
Note: Products or services of the vendor or carrier are subject to change within this User Guide without
prior notice.
Application features and functions may vary among countries, regions or hardware specifications, and any
third-party application malfunctions are the responsibility of those manufacturers.
Exercise caution when editing User Registration Settings as this may cause functional or compatability
problems for which Avvio will not be responsible.
Most of all, we want you to thoroughly enjoy your new Avvio L500 phone and get the most out of all of its
remarkable features!
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Trademarks and copyrights [Need Avvio Legal rights verbage]
© Copyright 2014 Avvio. All Rights Reserved.
All materials in this document including, without limitation, the design, the text, and any and all marks
(unless otherwise indicated) are the property of Avvio.. Google, Android, Gmail, Hangouts, Google Play,
YouTube. Additional related marks are trademarks of Google Inc. Swype is trademarks or registered
trademarks of Nuance Communications, Inc.
Attention: Pictures shown are for illustration only and do not represent actual devices.
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Your Phone
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Functions of Keys
Keys
Functions
Menu key
Enable the menu pop-up.
Home key
Return to the Home screen from an app screen.
Back key
Return to the previous screen.
Volume keys
Adjust the volume of calls, ringtone, music and videos.
Power key
Press to turn off the backlight or re-activate the phone. Press
and hold to turn on or off the power.
Note: Menu, Home and Back keys are touch keys.
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Conventions used in this guide
This indicates some important tips of using the phones, such as what to do and what to
avoid to keep good condition of the phone.
This explores different functionalities of an app or a setting.
Note: This is a note or notification giving you additional information on phone operations.
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1. Getting you started
Get off to a running start with your new Avvio L500
Charging the battery
1. Connect one end of the data cable to the
USB/Power Port. This is located at the
bottom of your phone.
2. Connect the other end to the travel adapter.
3. Connect the travel adapter to an electrical
outlet to fully charge your phone.
Use the travel adapter that accompanies your phone; using other adapters may damage
your phone.
Charging your phone through a USB cable that is attached to a laptop takes more time
than charging it with the travel adapter.
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Power phone on & off
The Power key is located on the upper, right-hand side of your phone. Press and hold
the Power key for a few seconds to turn on your phone.
To turn off your phone, press and hold the Power key for the menu to pops up, and then
select Power Off.
Touch screen & typing directions
1. Tap selected icon or other items in order to select or activate them.
2. To type a message, tap at the bottom of the Home screen and use the keypad that
appears.
3. You can entering messages in either of the following ways:
Type letters one by one and choose the correct one as suggested.
Swipe between letters on the screen without pausing. Lift your finger when a new word
or name is spelled.
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Other touch tips
Touch and hold an object on your phone screen without lifting your finger, you can then
reorganize your apps layout or drag apps to the Home screen.
To drag something, touch and hold an object without lifting your finger, then move your
finger on the screen until you reach the desired spot.
To zoom in/enlarge, double-tap on a screen object (such as Google Maps). Double-tap
again to zoom out.
Some apps allow you to zoom in or out with two fingers on the screen. That is, pinch
your fingers to zoom out, or spread them apart to zoom in.
2. More basics
How your phone looks
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1. Back key: Return to the previous screen.
2. Home key: Return to the Home screen.
3. Menu key: Show setting menus.
4. Close or open recent apps: Holding the Menu key opens a list of your recent apps. Tap an
app to open it or remove an app from the list by swiping left or right.
5. Start Google search: Touch and hold the Home key to start Google search directly.
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Screen-lock security options
1. To lock your phone, press the Power key (on the phone’s right side) briefly, and let go.
2. To unlock, press Power key to turn on the screen, let go and slide the Padlock icon to the
right.
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Changing sound settings
On the Home screen, tap > > DEVICE > Sound to change sound settings on your phone.
You can adjust the volume by pressing volume keys on the left side of your phone.
Changing other settings
On the Home screen, tap > > DEVICE > Display to change the brightness or font size
settings and customize the wallpaper on your phone.
Taking screenshots
1. Focus on the image so it displays on your phone screen.
2. Press the Power key and Volume Down key at the same time.
3. The image will be auto-saved in Gallery.
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3. Phone apps made simple
Making a call
On the Home screen, tap > to enter Phone screen.
Touch to enter the keypad, and dial a number to call it.
Tap to display your recent calls and tap to return the call.
Tap to display your contacts and tap one to call it.
During a call, you can tap at the bottom of the screen to hang up.
Calls can also be made from other widgets or apps that contain your contact information,
by simply tapping the phone number.
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