Consumer Cellular AVID 589 User manual

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CONSUMER CELLULAR AVID 589
USER GUIDE

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Thank you for choosing Consumer Cellular!
We know you’re excited to use your new Consumer Cellular Avid 589. This
user guide will help you get familiar with it, so you can start using it as soon
as possible. Each section includes instructions and pictures to make it easy to
start using your device. If you would like to learn more, turn to the back of this
guide, where you’ll find the SUPPORT section.
We’re always happy to help you!
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Getting Started ................................................................................ 10
Installing a microSDXC™ Card ....................................................................10
Charging the Battery......................................................................................10
Extending the Battery Life.............................................................................11
Powering Your Phone On/Off .....................................................................12
Setting Up Your Phone for the First Time ...............................................12
Locking/Unlocking the Phone ....................................................................12
Using the Touch Screen ...............................................................................13
Getting to Know Your Phone .....................................................................15
Key Functions .................................................................................................17
Getting to Know the Home Screen...........................................................18
SOS Calls and Messages.................................................................20
Managing Emergency Contacts............................................................... 20
Editing the SOS Message.......................................................................... 20
Turning Emergency SOS On/Off................................................................21
Personalizing....................................................................................22
Changing the System Language............................................................. 22
Setting the Date and Time......................................................................... 22
Changing the Ringtone or Notification Sound .....................................23

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Turning System Sounds On/Off.................................................................23
Adjusting Volumes.........................................................................................24
Switching to Silent or Vibration Mode ....................................................24
Using Do Not Disturb Mode...................................................................... 25
Applying New Wallpapers.......................................................................... 26
Setting the Home Screen Options.......................................................... 26
Using Night Light ...........................................................................................27
Protecting Your Phone With a Screen Lock..........................................27
Protecting Your Phone With App Pinning ..............................................28
Knowing the Basics .........................................................................30
Phone Status Icons........................................................................................30
Notification Icons ............................................................................................31
Opening/Closing the Notification Panel..................................................31
Responding to or Removing a Notification............................................32
Using Quick Settings....................................................................................32
Managing Shortcuts and Widgets............................................................33
Organizing With Folders..............................................................................34
Rearranging the Primary Shortcuts ..........................................................35
Using App Shortcuts.....................................................................................35
Notification Dots (App Badges).................................................................36
Entering Text....................................................................................................36
Editing Text ......................................................................................................40
Opening and Switching Apps.....................................................................41
Uninstalling an App........................................................................................41
Organizing Home Screen Icons................................................................42
Connecting to Networks and Devices............................................43
Connecting to Mobile Networks...............................................................43
Connecting to Wi-Fi® ....................................................................................44
Connecting to
Bluetooth ® Devices..........................................................47
Connecting to Your Computer via USB ..................................................48
Using the microSDXC Card as Portable or Device Storage............49
Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection ...................................................53
Connecting to Virtual Private Networks.................................................53
Sharing Files With Nearby Devices ........................................................ 55
Phone Calls ...................................................................................... 57
Placing and Ending Voice Calls ................................................................57
Answering or Rejecting Voice Calls.........................................................58
Using Real-Time Text (RTT)........................................................................ 59

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Working With the Call History.....................................................................61
Calling Your Contacts ...................................................................................63
Checking Voicemail ......................................................................................63
Using Options During a Call.......................................................................63
Managing Multi-party Calls .........................................................................64
Adjusting Your Call Settings ...................................................................... 66
Contacts ............................................................................................71
Adding a New Contact.................................................................................. 71
Setting Up Your Own Profile........................................................................71
Importing, Exporting, and Sharing Contacts .........................................72
Working With Favorite Contacts ...............................................................73
Labeling Your Contacts................................................................................74
Searching for a Contact...............................................................................75
Editing Contacts.............................................................................................75
Web Accounts .................................................................................. 77
Adding or Removing Accounts ................................................................. 77
Configuring Account Sync..........................................................................78
Gmail................................................................................................. 79
Setting Up An Email Account.....................................................................79
Checking Your Emails...................................................................................79
Writing and Sending an Email................................................................... 80
Responding to an Email.............................................................................. 80
Editing or Removing an Email Account...................................................82
Changing General Email Settings ............................................................82
Messages..........................................................................................83
Opening the Messages Screen................................................................83
Sending a Message......................................................................................83
Replying to a Message ................................................................................84
Forwarding a Message ................................................................................85
More Message Options...............................................................................85
Web Browser .................................................................................... 87
Opening the Browser...................................................................................87
Using Multiple Browser Tabs .....................................................................87
Downloading Files.........................................................................................88
Changing Browser Settings........................................................................88
Camera .............................................................................................89
Capturing a Photo..........................................................................................89
Using Portrait Mode..................................................................................... 90
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Recording a Video..........................................................................................91
Translating Text................................................................................................91
Customizing Camera Settings .................................................................. 92
YT Music ...........................................................................................93
Viewing Your Music Library ........................................................................93
Playing Music ..................................................................................................93
Managing Playlists.........................................................................................94
FM Radio...........................................................................................95
Scanning and Saving Channels............................................................... 95
Listening to FM Radio.................................................................................. 95
Other Options and Settings....................................................................... 96
Voice Recorder ................................................................................. 97
Recording a Voice Memo............................................................................97
Playing a Voice Memo..................................................................................97
Trimming a Voice Memo..............................................................................98
More Apps ........................................................................................99
Calculator ........................................................................................................ 99
Clock................................................................................................................. 99
File Manager .................................................................................................100
Google Apps.................................................................................................. 101
Google Play™ Store......................................................................... 103
Browsing and Searching for Apps ......................................................... 103
Downloading and Installing Apps........................................................... 103
Creating a Payment Method .................................................................... 104
Managing Your Downloaded Apps........................................................ 104
Settings........................................................................................... 106
Network & Internet......................................................................................106
Connected Devices ....................................................................................108
Apps & Notifications ...................................................................................108
Battery .............................................................................................................. 110
Features........................................................................................................... 110
Display.............................................................................................................. 110
Sound .................................................................................................................111
Storage............................................................................................................. 112
Privacy.............................................................................................................. 112
Location ............................................................................................................113
Security .............................................................................................................113
Accounts.......................................................................................................... 115
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Accessibility.................................................................................................... 115
Digital Wellbeing & Parental Controls.................................................... 116
Google.............................................................................................................. 116
Duraspeed .......................................................................................................117
System...............................................................................................................117
About Phone .................................................................................................. 119
Upgrading the Phone Software.................................................... 120
Troubleshooting..............................................................................121
For Your Safety............................................................................... 126
General Safety ............................................................................................. 126
FCC RF Exposure Information (SAR)...................................................... 127
FCC Regulations .......................................................................................... 128
Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Mobile Phones129
Distractions ......................................................................................................131
Product Handling......................................................................................... 132
Electrical Safety............................................................................................ 136
CTIA Requirements......................................................................................137
Radio Frequency Interference................................................................. 138
Explosive Environments ............................................................................140
Specifications..................................................................................141
Support ........................................................................................... 142
Warranty ......................................................................................... 143
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GETTING STARTED
INSTALLING A microSDXC™ CARD
The microSDXC card can be installed and removed
while the phone is turned on. Unmount the microSDXC
card before removing it.
1. Place your finger in the slot at the lower left of the back
cover to lift and remove the cover.
2. Hold your microSDXC card with the metal contacts facing
down and slide it into the microSDXC card slot.
NOTE: Some applications may require
a microSDXC card to store certain data on
it and to work properly. Therefore, it is recommended
that you keep a microSDXC card installed and not
remove or replace it unnecessarily.
3. Press the cover gently back into place until you hear a
click.
CHARGING THE BATTERY
Your phone’s battery should have enough power for the phone to turn on and
find a signal. You should fully charge the battery as soon as possible.
If the battery is low, there will be a pop-up message on the screen. As you
charge your phone, the screen will show the exact battery level on the
status bar.
WARNING! Use only ZTE-approved chargers and USB Type-C cables. The
use of unapproved accessories could damage your device or cause the
battery to explode.
1. Connect the adapter to the charging jack.
2. Connect the charger to a standard AC power outlet. If the phone is on,
you’ll see a charging icon, such as or , appear in the status bar.
3. Disconnect the charger when the battery is fully charged.
NOTE: If the battery is extremely low, you may be unable to power on the
phone even when it is being charged. In this case, try again after charging
the phone for at least 20 minutes. Contact customer service if you still cannot
power on the phone after prolonged charging.
EXTENDING THE BATTERY LIFE
Active applications, screen brightness levels, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi usage, and
location functionality can drain your battery. You can follow the helpful tips
below to conserve your battery power:
• Reduce the screen backlight time.
• Lower the screen brightness.
• Turn auto sync and Bluetooth off when not in use.
• Disable the location feature when it is not needed. Most applications using
this function will periodically query the GPS satellites or the networks for
your current location; each query drains your battery.
• Use the battery saver feature.
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POWERING YOUR PHONE ON/OFF
• Press and hold the Power/Lock Key to turn on your phone.
• To turn it off, press and hold the Power/Lock Key to open the options
menu. Tap > .
SETTING UP YOUR PHONE FOR THE FIRST TIME
When you first power on your phone after you purchase it or reset it to factory
settings (see Settings – System – Reset Options ), you will need to set it up
before using it.
1. Tap the language field to select the language you want, and tap START.
2. Follow the prompts to set up your Wi-Fi connection, Google services,
screen lock, and other options.
NOTE: Users with low vision can tap Vision settings on the initial setup screen
to customize accessibility features.
LOCKING/UNLOCKING THE PHONE
Your phone allows you to quickly lock it (put the phone into Sleep mode)
when not in use and also to unlock it when you need to use it.
To lock the phone:
To quickly turn the screen off and lock the phone, press the Power/Lock Key.
NOTE: To save battery power, the phone automatically turns off the screen
after a certain period of time when you leave it idle. You will still be able to
receive messages and calls while the screen is off.
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To unlock the phone:
1. Press the Power/Lock Key to turn the screen on.
2. Swipe up on the screen. You can also swipe from at the bottom right
to open the Camera app. Or, double-tap a notification to open the related
app.
NOTE: If you have set an unlock pattern, a PIN, or a password as the screen
lock (see
Personalizing – Protecting Your Phone With a Screen Lock ), you’ll
need to draw the pattern or enter the PIN/password.
USING THE TOUCH SCREEN
Your phone's touch screen lets you control actions through a variety of touch
gestures.
• Tap – When you want to type using the on-screen keyboard, select on-
screen items (such as application and settings icons), or press on-screen
buttons, simply tap them with your finger.
• Press and Hold – To open the available options for an item (for example, a
link in a web page), press and hold the item.
• Swipe or Slide – To swipe or slide means to quickly drag your finger
vertically or horizontally across the screen.
• Drag – To drag, press and hold your finger with some pressure before you
start to move your finger. While dragging, do not release your finger until
you have reached the target position.
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• Pinch – In some apps (such as Maps and Photos), you can zoom in and out
by placing two fingers on the screen at once and pinching them together (to
zoom out) or spreading them apart (to zoom in).
• Rotate the Screen – For most screens, you can automatically change the
screen orientation from portrait to landscape by turning the phone sideways.
NOTES:
• The Auto-rotate feature needs to be enabled for the screen orientation to
automatically change. Swipe up on the home screen and tap Settings >
Display and turn on Auto-rotate screen.
• You can also access the screen rotation control by sliding down the status
bar twice to open the Quick Settings and turn on Auto-rotate.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR PHONE
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Earpiece/Speaker
Front Camera
SOS Key
Indicator Light
Volume Key
Proximity &
Light Sensor
Touch Screen
Power/Lock Key

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Flash
Back Camera
3.5 mm Headset Jack Microphone
Microphone
Charging/USB
Type-C Jack
KEY FUNCTIONS
Key Function
Power/Lock Key
Press and hold to power on, restart the phone, or
power off.
Press to turn on/off the screen display.
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.
Back Key ( ) Tap to go to the previous screen.
Volume Key Press or hold to turn the volume up or down.
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