Consumer Cellular Link III QUICK START GUIDE
TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome! This guide will help you get the most out of your new Consumer Cellular Link III. 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 Camera and Video. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Taking a Photo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Recording a Video. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SETTING UP YOUR PHONE REMOVING THE microSDHC CARD 1. With the phone powered off, open the back cover and remove the battery. 2. As shown on the right, press the soft blocks 1 that keep the card in place and slide the microSDHC card 2 out. WARNING! Do not remove the card with sharp objects. You may damage the card slot and make the phone unable to read the card or you could hurt yourself.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR PHONE Charging/USB Type-C Jack External Display NOTIFICATIONS Camera Volume Up Key Volume Down Key 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 NAVIGATION KEYS INTERNAL DISPLAY: NOTIFICATION ICONS New SMS/MMS Call on hold Missed call Song playing Call in progress Upcoming event EXTERNAL DISPLAY ICONS New SMS/MMS Signal strength Missed call 4G LTE connected Upcoming event Airplane mode Battery level Alarm set No signal 8 • Power/End Key: Press and hold to power on or power off. Press to end or reject a call or go to the home screen.
NAVIGATION KEYS • Camera Key: Press to launch the Camera application from the home screen or the apps menu. When the 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. • Silent Mode Key: Press and hold in the home screen to turn silent mode on or off. While entering text, press and hold to change the input mode.
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 Options > 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.
ADDRESS BOOK CREATING A NEW CONTACT 1. From the home screen, press the Left Soft Key. 2. Select Options > New contact. 3. Enter the contact name, phone number, and other information, as shown. 4. Select Save to save the contact. IMPORTING CONTACTS IN BATCHES 1. From the home screen, press the Left Soft Key. 2. Select Options > Import/Export > Import from storage. 3. If prompted, choose to import one, multiple, or all vCard files.
TEXT MESSAGING CUSTOMIZING THE HOME SCREEN 1. From the home screen, press the Right Soft Key. 2. Select Options > New message. 3. Enter the recipient(s) and message text. Select Options > Insert quick reply to insert common replies. If you want to send an MMS, select Options > Add attachments to add a picture, a video, an audio clip, or a vCard contact file to the message. 4. Press the OK Key to send the message. APPLYING NEW WALLPAPERS Please don’t text and drive. 16 1.
CAMERA AND VIDEO PLAYING MUSIC TAKING A PHOTO 1. From the home screen, select Menu > > Music. 2. Press left or right on the 4-way Navigation Key to view songs, playlists, artists, albums, genres, folders, and favorites. 3. Highlight a song and press the OK Key to play it. 1. From the home screen, press the Camera Key or select Menu > . 2. Aim the camera at the subject and press the Right Soft Key to adjustment camera settings. Press up or down on the 4-way Navigation Key to zoom in or out. 3.
CONNECTIVITY FOR YOUR SAFETY CONNECTING WITH A BLUETOOTH® HEADSET FCC RF EXPOSURE INFORMATION (SAR) 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 Menu > > Wireless & networks > Bluetooth. 2. Press the Left Soft 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.
FOR YOUR SAFETY can be found under the Display Grant section of www.fcc.gov/oet/ea/fccid after searching on FCC ID: SRQ-Z2336. For this device, the highest reported SAR value for usage against the head is 0.61 W/kg, and for usage near the body is 1.19 W/kg. While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various phones and at various positions, they all meet the government requirements. SAR compliance for body-worn operation is based on a separation distance of 0.
FOR YOUR SAFETY cochlear implants, digital wireless phones sometimes do because of electromagnetic energy emitted by the phone’s antenna, backlight, or other components. Your phone is compliant with FCC HAC regulations (ANSI C63.19- 2011). While some wireless phones are used near some hearing devices (hearing aids and cochlear implants), users may detect a buzzing, humming, or whining noise.
FOR YOUR SAFETY PRODUCT HANDLING General Statement on Handling and Use You alone are responsible for how you use your phone and any consequences of the use. You must always turn off your phone wherever the use of a phone is prohibited. Use of your phone is subject to safety measures designed to protect users and their environment. • Always treat your phone and its accessories with care and keep them in a clean place. • Keep the camera lens clean.
FOR YOUR SAFETY • Do not throw the battery into a fire to avoid explosion. • Do not disassemble, squeeze or puncture the battery, as this can cause explosion or fire. • When not using the battery for a long period, please charge the battery about half then remove the battery from your device and store it in a cool dry place. • If the battery damages or shows signs of swelling or leakage, please stop use immediately and contact Customer Service or an authorized service provider for replacement.
FOR YOUR SAFETY or blackouts or have a family history of such occurrences, please consult a physician. To reduce the risk of blackouts or seizures, use your phone in a well-lit room and take frequent breaks. 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.
FOR YOUR SAFETY • Only use the battery for the device for which it is specified. • Only use the battery with a charging system that has been qualified with the system per CTIA Certification Requirements for Battery System Compliance to IEEE 1725. Use of an unqualified battery or charger may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage, or other hazards. • Do not short-circuit a battery or allow metallic conductive objects to contact the battery terminals.
FOR YOUR SAFETY 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.
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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