Brightstar AVVIO20X Users Manual

Preface

Thank you for purchasing this cellular phone.

To guarantee your cellular phone works properly, please follow the instructions in this manual to prevent

any possible issues or malfunctions.

Follow all safety warnings to avoid injury or property damage.

Screen displays and illustrations in this user’s manual are designed to help you operate your phone.

We continuously strive to improve our products. Therefore, we reserve the rights to revise this user

manual or withdraw it at any time without prior notice.

Preface---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1

Contents

1. Introduction------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 4

1.1 PACKAGING ....................................................................................................................................... 4

1.2 PHONE DISPLAY................................................................................................................................. 5

1.3 KEY .................................................................................................................................................. 6

1.4 ICONS & SYMBOLS ............................................................................................................................. 7

2. Getting Started ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9

2.1 INSERTING THE SIM CARD .................................................................................................................. 9

2.2 TURNING ON THE PHONE ...................................................................................................................11

2.3 CHARGING THE BATTERY .................................................................................................................. 11

3. Text Entry -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------12

3.1 INPUT METHOD ................................................................................................................................12

3.2 SMART INPUT METHOD ..................................................................................................................... 12

3.3 MULTI-TAP INPUT ............................................................................................................................. 13

3.4 NUMERIC INPUT................................................................................................................................13

4. Calling ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------14

4.1 MAKING A CALL ................................................................................................................................14

4.2 ANSWERING A CALL ..........................................................................................................................14

5. Phonebook------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------15

5.1 CREATE CONTACTS .......................................................................................................................... 15

6. Calendar ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------15

6.1 ADD NEW EVENT.............................................................................................................................. 15

7. STK ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------16

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8. Alarm--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------16

9. Messages--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------16

9.1 CREATE MESSAGE ........................................................................................................................... 16

9.2 VOICE MAIL ...................................................................................................................................... 17

10. Tools ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------17

10.1 CALCULATOR ................................................................................................................................. 17

10.2 COUNTDOWN ................................................................................................................................. 17

11. Settings---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------17

12. Entertainment ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------18

12.1 GAMES .......................................................................................................................................... 18

12.2 FM RADIO...................................................................................................................................... 18

13. Call history ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------19

14. Precautions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------20

15. Troubleshooting---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------23

16. Safety Information and Notices ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------26

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1. Introduction

1.1 Packaging

There are various accessories for your cellular phone. Your pack will include a standard battery, a

charger, and a user manual. Please note:

Only use the accessories and charging devices approved by the phone manufacturer, otherwise there is

a risk of serious damage to health and property.

Failure to do this may invalidate your warranty.

Accessories may vary by region.

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1.2 Phone Display

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1.3 Key

Key Function

Dial/ Answer Key Make or answer a call.

Hang-Up Pressing and holding to turn the phone on/off.

Left Soft Key Enter the Main menu in idle mode.

Right Soft Key Return to the previous menu.
OK Enter the Main menu in idle mode.

Numeric Key Enter numbers, letters or characters.

0 Key Press and hold to enter ‘+’ to make an international call.

* Press and hold to activate or deactivate the silent mode in idle mode.

# Press and hold to lock the keypad in idle mode.

View call logs in standby mode.

End a call or reject an incoming call.

Return to the idle mode.

Select the highlighted item.

Confirm a selection.

Select a submenu item labeled with the corresponding number.

Press to switch input modes when entering text.

Press and hold to enter the pause character (P) or the wait character (W)

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when entering number.

Press to enter a symbol when editing text.

Navigation Key Within a menu, press Up, Down, Left or Right to scroll through menu options.

Note: “Press” in this manual, means press the key and release; “press and hold” means to

press and hold the key for at least two seconds.

1.4 Icons & Symbols

Icon Description

Network - Indicates signal strength.

Battery - Indicates battery level.

Message- Indicates that you have received a new message.
Alarm Clock - Indicates that the alarm clock is activated.
Call Divert - Indicates that the Call Divert to All Call function is activated.

Silence – Indicates that silent mode is activated.

Auto answer - Indicates that Auto answer is on.

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Vibrate – Indicates that the vibrator is on.

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2. Getting Started

2.1 Inserting the SIM Card

2.1.1 Remove the back cover and the battery

Before removing the battery, you should turn the phone off.

2.1.2 Insert the SIM card

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2.1.3 Install the battery and the back cover

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2.2 Turning on the Phone

To turn the phone on, press and hold the Hang-Up Key.

2.3 Charging the Battery

1. Make sure the battery is not removed. To charge the battery, plug in the charger connector at the

left of your phone (USB interface) and then plug the other end into an AC power socket.

2. The battery symbol indicates the charging status. During charging, the charge indicators will scroll.

When all the scroll bars are steady, the battery is fully charged.

3. Disconnect the charger from the phone.

4. Disconnect the charger from the AC power socket.

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3. Text Entry

3.1 Input Method

During text editing, you can press the * Key to switch the input methods.

Pressing and holding the # Key will list all the input methods.

Press the # Key to open/close the symbols input screen.

3.2 Smart Input Method

“2~9” Press to input letters.

1 Press to input symbols.

0 Press to enter a space; press and hold to enter 0.

Navigation Key ▲/▼/◀/▶ Press to browse the last or next available word.

Left Soft Key [Select] Press to confirm the letter or word.

Right Soft Key [Clear] Press to clear a letter, press and hold to clear all entries.

* Press to switch the input modes.

# Press to activate/deactivate punctuation mode.

Example: How to enter the word "ERROR"

1. Press the * Key to select the input method of Smart ABC.

Press and hold to list all the available input methods.

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2. Press 3 7 7 6 7, “ERROR” appears.

3. Press the Left Soft Key [Select] or the OK Key to confirm “ERROR”.

3.3 Multi-tap Input

Using this mode requires you to press a key as many times as the order of the letters listed on the key.
To enter the word “casa” in basic text input mode “abc”, press key 2 (ABC) thrice, press 2 (ABC) once,
press key 7 (PQRS) four times, press key 2 (ABC) once..

3.4 Numeric Input

Press the * Key to select “123” then you can enter the numbers using the keypad.

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4. Calling

4.1 Making a Call

1. In idle mode, enter the phone number.

2. Press the Dial Key to dial the number.

3. Press the Hang-Up Key to end the call.

Note: During a call, press the Navigation Key Left/Right to adjust the volume.

4.1.1 Making an International Call

1. Press and hold the 0 Key until "+" appears on the screen.

2. Enter the country code.

3. Enter the area code (normally without the 0 before it) followed by the phone number.

4. Press the Dial Key to dial.

4.2 Answering a Call

Press the Answer Key to answer a call.

Press Hang-Up Key to reject it.

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5. Phonebook

5.1 Create Contacts

Enter New Contact Press the Left Soft Key in idle mode, and select Phonebook > Phonebook

> <Add new>.

Choose storage Press the Left Soft Key [Options] to choose the storage for the new entry:

Enter contact details Enter the contact information..

Store the new contact Press Left Soft Key [Save].

Phone or SIM.

6. Calendar

To access the Calendar from idle mode, press the OK Key, select Calendar.

6.1 Add New Event

To add an event, select a date from the calendar, then press the Left Soft Key to select New event. After

entering the detailed information, you should press the Left Soft Key [Save] to save the event.

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7. STK

Note: The submenus of this feature depends on the operator and different operators may provide

different services (some SIM cards do not support STK), which cannot be modified.

Please contact your operator.

8. Alarm

Your phone has a built-in alarm clock with a snooze feature.

1. To access the Alarm from idle mode, press the OK Key, select Alarm.

2. Press the Navigation Key up or down ▲/▼ to select an alarm then press the OK Key to set the alarm.

3. Enter the time you want the alarm to sound, then press the OK Key.

4. Select an alarm date from Monday to Sunday and then press the Left Soft Key [Save] to save

settings.

9. Messages

9.1 Create Message

You need to enter the correct message center number before you can send a message. The number can

be obtained from your network operator.

1. In idle mode, press the Left Soft Key to enter the main menu.

2. Select Messages > Create Message then press the OK Key. The message editing screen will appear.

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3. Enter the content in the editor and press the Left Soft Key [Options] to select Continue.

4. Enter the recipient, and press the OK Key to send.

9.2 Voice mail

This menu allows you to set your voice mailbox number and listen to your voice messages.

10. Tools

10.1 Calculator

Your phone has a built-in calculator. Enter the numbers with the keypad.
In idle mode, press the OK Key, select Tools then Calculator.

10.2 Countdown

This feature allows you to countdown a time you set.

11. Settings

You can configure your phone to best suit your usage preference. You can press the Navigation Key left

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or right ◀/ ▶ to switch tabs to configure the following settings: System, Display, Sounds and

Connectivity.

Note: The default safeguard password is 1234.

12. Entertainment

12.1 Games

To access the game from idle mode, press the OK Key, select Entertainment then Game.

You can enjoy the build-in game here.

12.2 FM radio

This menu is only available when the headset is plugged in.

1. Select Entertainment > FM radio and then press the OK Key.

2. In FM radio screen, you can press the Navigation Key ◀ or ▶ to adjust the station according to

seek type.

3. Press the Navigation Key ▲ or ▼ to adjust the volume.

4. Press the Left Soft Key [Options] to open the options menu.

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13. Call history

This menu provides you with a list of calls you have missed, answered and made. The calls include All

calls, Missed calls, Answered calls and Outgoing calls, which are displayed in chronological order with

the most recent call at the top of the list.

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14. Precautions

Please carefully read and observe the terms below:

Safe power on

Do not use your cellular phone where it is forbidden to use or you may cause a disturbance

or danger.

Safe transportation first

Please observe all related local laws and regulations.

Please drive with both hands.

Safe transportation should be considered when driving.

Disturbance

All cellular phone performances may be disturbing.

Turn off when in the hospital

Please follow related limitations.

Please turn your cellular phone off when near a medical instrument.

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Turn off on an airplane

Please follow related limitations.

Do not use your cellular phone on an airplane.

Turn off when at a gasoline station

Do not use your cellular phone at a filling station or around fuels or chemicals.

Turn off around exposure Area

Please observe related limitations and do not use your cellular phone near an area where

explosions may occur.

Proper use

As described in this manual, your cellular phone can only be used in a proper location.

If possible, please do not touch the antenna area of your phone.

Use qualified after sale service

Only a qualified technician can install or repair your cellular phone.

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Accessories and batteries

Only use the authorized accessories and batteries and do not connect the phone to

incompatible products.

Waterproof

Your cellular phone is not waterproof. Please keep it away from water.

Backup

Remember to create a backup or keep a written record of all important information saved on

your cellular phone.

Connect to other devices

Please read the user manual of the device to get more detailed security instructions before

connecting to other devices and do not connect to an incompatible product.

SOS emergency calls

Make sure your cellular phone is switched on and in a service area. In idle mode, input the

SOS number, then press the Dial Key. Advise where you are and do not hang up without

permission.

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Common
issue

Bad

connection

Aftersound or

cacophony

Standby time

becomes

short

15. Troubleshooting

Reason Troubleshooting

Using the cellular phone in an area where the

network connection is poor, such as around a

tower or basement where a radio wave cannot

be sent effectively.

Using the cellular phone when the network is

busy, such as an on-off duty time, line busy.

Related to the distance of the service area of

the network.

It is caused by the network connection and it is

a regional problem.

Network connection is not good in some areas.

Standby time is related to network settings. If the cellular phone is in an

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Try to avoid.

Try to avoid.

Ask your operator to provide a

map of your service area.

Hang up and redial the number.

area where the network

connection is not good, please

temporarily shut off your phone.

Cannot

switch on

Wrong SIM

card

Cannot

connect to

network

Need to change battery. Insert a new battery.

When you cannot receive signals, your cellular

phone will continue to send to find a base

station. A lot of battery power is used when

searching the signal.

Battery is drained. Check battery volume or

The SIM card is damaged. Contact your operator.

The SIM card is not inserted properly. Make sure the SIM card is

Dirt on the metal side of the SIM card. Wipe the metal point of the SIM

The SIM card is invalid. Contact your operator.

Out of GSM service area. Request service area to

Feeble signal. Please move to an area where

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Please move to an area where

the signal is strong or

temporarily turn off your phone.

charge the battery.

inserted properly.

card with a clean cloth.

operator.

the signal is stronger and try

again.

Cannot call Activate call barring Cancel call barring

Wrong PIN

code

Cannot

charge

Cannot add

contact

Cannot set

some

functions

Entered the wrong PIN code three times. Contact your operator.

Battery or charger is damaged. Change battery or charger.

Charge in area where the temperature is lower
than 0℃ or higher than 40℃.

Bad connection Check the connection between

Contacts memory is full. Delete some contacts.

Operator does not support the function or you

have not applied the function.

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Change the charging

environment.

the phone and the charger.

Contact your operator.

16. Safety Information and Notices

Danger:

Only use the battery and charger approved by the manufacturer. Using other brands may cause battery

leakage, overheating, explosion or even fire.

Caution:

Keep the phone away from dust, water and damp areas. Dust, water or other liquids may cause

overheating, electrical leakage, and/or phone failure.

The phone, battery, charger and AC adapter are not waterproof. Keep them away from water and liquid.

Warning:

Do not bump, shake or tamper with the phone or charger. This may cause battery leakage, overheating,

explosion or even fire.

Do not place the battery, phone or charger near a microwave or high-voltage device. This may cause

battery leakage, overheating, explosion or even fire; Also prevent the phone and AC adapter from

overheating, smoking or short circuiting.

Do not use the phone around volatile oil. This may cause fire, breakage or damage.

To avoid any damage or breakage, do not disassemble the phone, battery, charger or internal

components by yourself.

Using the Cellular Phone and Charger

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Using the Cellular Phone

Warning:

Do not use the phone while you are driving. Pull over and stop your automobile to dial or answer a phone

call.

Usage of cellular phones in aircrafts or hospitals is prohibited. Turn the phone off to prevent interference

with electronic medical devices. Follow any rules or regulations in such places.

Do not use the phone at a gas station, near fuel or near chemicals.

Do not use the cellular phone near electronic medical devices such as hearing aids, pacemakers and

auto-control devices such as fire detectors and automatic doors.

If you have to use your cellular phone near an electronic medical device such as a pacemaker, please

contact your manufacturer or dealer for information about preventing interference.

Caution:

Electronic systems in automobiles such as anti-lock brakes, speed control, or fuel spraying systems, are

usually not influenced by wireless devices. Manufacturers of these systems will tell you whether they are

provided with good screening functions. If you suspect that an automobile failure is caused by a wireless

wave, please contact your automobile dealer.

Avoid using your cellular phone in crowded places.

Do not store your cellular phone near or with a credit card, disk or other magnetic materials. This may

affect information stored on your phone.

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Keep your phone away from pins. Pins can be absorbed by the phone’s receiver magnet, which may

cause harm.

Danger:

Do not dispose of the battery into a fire. Doing so may cause battery explosion or even fire.

If you have difficulties installing the battery, do not force the installation. This may cause battery leakage,

overheating, explosion or even fire.

Keep metal objects away so they do not come in contact with the battery or its connectors as it may

cause the battery to short circuit, overheat or explode.

Do not weld the polarities of the battery directly together. This may cause battery leakage, overheating,

explosion or even fire.

Battery liquid is severely harmful for your eyes. If battery liquid gets in your eyes, do not rub them.

Instead, wash your eyes with water first and then go directly to a doctor for help.

Do not use or store your phone in high temperature areas. This may cause battery leakage, overheating,

explosion or even fire.

Warning:

Replace the battery when the normal usage time begins to decrease or if you notice the battery is

overheated or has changed shape or color.

If battery liquid leaks onto your skin or clothes, immediately wash the affected parts with water.

Using the Battery

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If the battery begins to leak or emits a strange odor, properly dispose of the battery according to local

regulations. Do not throw it into a fire.

Caution:

Do not leave the product or its battery inside a vehicle or in places where the temperature may exceed

60°C (140°F), such as on a car dashboard, window sill, or behind a glass that is exposed to direct

sunlight or strong ultraviolet light for extended periods of time. This may damage the product, overheat

the battery, or pose a risk to the vehicle.

Using the Charger

Danger:

Only use the charger that came with the phone. Using a different charger may cause the phone to

breakage or an explosion.

If the charger short circuits, a fire may occur.

Do not use a damaged, worn or broken charger. This may cause a fire.

Clean dust away from the power socket to avoid the possibility of a fire.

Do not store the charger near any liquids. If liquids spill onto the charger it may cause it to overheat or

breakage.

If liquid does spill onto the charger, immediately unplug the power cable to prevent overheating, fire or

another type of breakdown.

Do not use the charger in places with high humidity like a bathroom. This may cause a fire or other

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breakage.

Do not touch the charger, power cable or socket with wet hands. This may cause an electric shock.

Caution:

Keep the environmental temperatures within the range of 0ºC ~40ºC while charging. Temperatures below

0ºC or higher than 40ºC will cause insufficient charging, terminate charging or even cause the battery to

explode.

Unplug the charger from its power source before cleaning it.

Do not place heavy objects on the power cord. This may cause electric shock or fire.

Hold the plug while unplugging the power cord. This will avoid any potential damage or even fire.

Avoid using your cellular phone in extremely high or low temperatures. Use the phone in a temperature
range between -10~55℃and humidity of 35%~85%.

It is recommended that you do not use your cellular phone near a telephone, TV set, radio or other radio

frequency sensitive devices.

When not in use, store the battery in a cool, well-ventilated place with sunlight.

If you will not be using the cellular phone for an extended period of time, charge the battery on a regular

basis to avoid battery breakage.

The phone battery wears out fast. If charging the battery does not improve its performance, it is time to

Requirements for Cellular Phone

Requirements for the Battery

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replace the battery. Properly dispose of the battery according to local regulations. Do not throw it into a

fire.

Do not charge your phone under the following circumstances: sunlight, temperatures equal to or lower

than 0ºC, temperatures equal to or higher than 40ºC, high humidity, dust, high vibration areas, or near a

TV, a radio, etc.

This Model wireless phone meets the government’s requirements for exposure to radio waves.

The guidelines are based on standards that were developed by independent scientific organizations

through periodic and thorough evaluation of scientific studies. The standards include a substantial safety

margin designed to assure the safety of all persons regardless of age or health.

The exposure standard for wireless mobile phones employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific

Absorption Rate, or SAR, The SAR limit set by the FCC is 1.6 W/Kg.

When using any data feature of the mobile phone, with or without an accessory cable, position the mobile

phone and its antenna at least 1.5 centimeters from your body.

Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void

the user's authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

Requirements for the Charger and AC Adapter

Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) information

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(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

The cellular phone, the battery and the charger are not waterproof. Do not use them in places with high

humidity like a bathroom and also avoid spilling any liquids on them.

Use a soft cloth to clean the cellular phone, the battery and the charger.

Do not use alcohol, diluted liquid or benzene to clean the cellular phone.

If dust gets in the sockets the phone can be damaged, short-circuit or even lose the ability to be

re-charged. Be sure to clean the socket regularly.

Cleaning and Maintenance

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Ref : Avvio205A_US_BS_TIGO_V1.3

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