Consumer Cellular ZMax 11 User manual

CONSUMER CELLULAR ZMax 11
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This guide will help you get the most out of your new Consumer Cellular
ZMax 11. You’ll find instructions to help you begin using your device.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Setting Up Your Phone ...........................................3
Installing a microSDXC™ Card ....................................3
Charging the Battery ............................................3
Getting to Know Your Phone ......................................4
Notifications ....................................................6
Phone and Service Status Icons..................................6
Notification Icons ...............................................7
Touch Screen and Navigation Keys ................................8
Opening Applications ...........................................8
Personalizing...................................................8
Internet ........................................................9
Connecting via Wi-Fi® ...........................................9
Connecting via Mobile Network ..................................9
Calling and Voicemail ...........................................10
Making a Call .................................................10
Checking Voicemail............................................ 10
Address Book .................................................. 11
Creating a New Contact .........................................11
Importing Contacts in Batches ...................................11
Text Messaging ................................................12
Email..........................................................13
Setting up Gmail™.............................................. 13
Setting up Personal Email ...................................... 13

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TABLE OF CONTENTS continued
Customizing Home Screens .....................................14
Adding Widgets ............................................... 14
Removing Widgets or Shortcuts ................................. 14
Organizing Shortcuts with Folders ............................... 14
Applying New Wallpapers ...................................... 15
Camera and Video..............................................16
Taking a Photo ................................................ 16
Recording a Video............................................. 16
Playing Music ..................................................17
Connectivity ...................................................18
Connecting with a
Bluetooth® Headset........................... 18
Google Play™...................................................19
For Your Safety................................................ 20
FCC RF Exposure Information (SAR) .............................20
FCC Regulations .............................................. 21
Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Mobile Phones ....22
Distractions ...................................................24
Product Handling ..............................................25
Electrical Safety ...............................................30
CTIA Requirements ............................................30
Radio Frequency Interference ..................................32
Explosive Environments ........................................33
Support .......................................................34
Warranty ..................................................... 35

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SETTING UP YOUR PHONE
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. Insert the tip of the tray eject tool into the hole on the
card tray.
2. Pull out the card tray and place the microSDXC card (and
the nano-SIM card if it’s not installed) on the tray with the
metal contacts facing down. Then slide the tray back.
CAUTION: Never replace the included tray eject tool with
other sharp objects. Ensure that the tool is perpendicular to
the hole. Otherwise the phone may be damaged.
CHARGING THE BATTERY
You should fully charge the battery as soon as possible.
WARNING! Use only Consumer Cellular-approved chargers
and USB Type-C cables. The use of unapproved accessories
could damage your phone or cause the battery to explode.
1. Connect the adapter to the charging jack.
2. Connect the charger to a standard AC wall 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.

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR PHONE
Earpiece
Front Camera
nano-SIM/microSDXC
Card Tray
Power/Lock Key
/ Fingerprint Sensor
Volume Key
Indicator Light
Proximity & Light
Sensor
3.5mm Headset Jack
Touch Screen
Charging/
USB Type-C Jack

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR PHONE
Microphone
Speaker
Microphone
Back Cameras
Flash

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NOTIFICATIONS
The status bar at the top of the home screen provides phone and service
status icons, and notification icons.
PHONE AND SERVICE STATUS ICONS
4G LTE connected
Do not disturb mode on
Vibration mode
Ringer o
Battery low
Battery full
Battery charging
Wired headset connected
No signal
Signal strength
Airplane mode
Connected to a Wi-Fi
network
Speaker on
Phone microphone o
Location service enabled
Alarm set

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NOTIFICATIONS
NOTIFICATION ICONS
New SMS/MMS
New Gmail™ message(s)
Missed call
Call in progress
Call on hold
New Wi-Fi network
detected
microSDXC card
mounted
Upcoming event

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TOUCH SCREEN AND NAVIGATION KEYS
• Power/Lock Key: Press and hold to power on, restart
the phone, or power o. Press to turn on/o the
screen display.
• 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 to turn the volume up or down.
NOTE: Tap at the bottom left of the screen to hide
the navigation keys; swipe up from the bottom to restore
the keys.
OPENING APPLICATIONS
1. Tap if the current screen is not the home screen.
2. Swipe up on the screen.
3. Swipe up or down on the screen and tap an app to
open it.
PERSONALIZING
You can change the system navigation style.
Swipe up on the home screen and tap > Features >
System navigation and select an option.