Bush SPIRA B5 POWER Instruction manual

Bush Spira B5 Power

Smartphone

Instruction manual

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Looking forward to your new Bush Spira B5 Power Smartphone? Great.
Then let’s get you started.
Just follow this simple step-by-step guide and you’ll be good to go.

Help and Guidance

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Contents

Safety information..........................................5

Getting to know your Bush Spira B5 Power....21

Ready let’s begin................................................22

Accessories..........................................................23

Device description............................................24

Assembling..........................................................27

SIM size guide.....................................................28

Inserting SIM cards & memory card..........29

Turning on...........................................................32

On your homescreen......................................33

Mobile data connection.................................34

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WiFi connection.................................................35

Using your Bush Spira B5 Power ............37

Adding a Google account.............................38

Hints and tips for Android..............................40

Improving security on your Bush phone..42

Product support............................................47

Troubleshooting................................................48

Help and assistance.........................................50

Environmental considerations.....................51

Your Bush guarantee.......................................52

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Warranty and limited liability

In this document, with regard to the use of the name “Bush”, Bush is a brand owned by
Argos Ltd, 489 – 499 Avebury Boulevard, Milton Keynes, MK9 2NW.
This product is sold with a limited warranty and specific remedies are available to the
original purchaser in the event the product fails to conform to the limited warranty.
Manufacturer’s liability may be further limited in accordance with its sales contract.
Nothing in this document aects the consumers statutory rights under UK law, in particular
Sale of Goods Act 1979 (as Amended), Consumer Rights Act 2015 and Consumer Contract
(Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013.
In general, and in an non-limited manner, the manufacturer shall not be responsible for
product damages caused by natural disasters, fire, static discharge, misuse, abuse, neglect,
improper handling or installation, unauthorized repair, alteration or accident. In no event
shall the manufacturer be liable for loss of data stored on disk media unless the cause is
proven to be a defective product or a defect in any digital content supplied with the unit.
Please see Argos.co.uk for a complete statement of warranty rights, remedies and limitation
of liability.

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Furthermore, the warranty as far as is permitted by law does not apply to:

1. Damages or problems resulting from misuse, abuse, accident, alteration or incorrect
electrical current or voltage.

2. Any product tampered-with or damaged warranty seal or serial number label.

3. Any product without a warranty or serial number label.
The end user is required to use this product only in conformity with its original purpose and is
strictly forbidden to make any technical modifications that could potentially impinge on the
rights of third parties. Any modification to the hardware, software, or physical enclosure of the
product must be approved in writing by Bush. Non approved modified products are subject
to the withdrawal of any or all guarantee clauses. In the event that your product ceases to
operate within 24 months of purchase, return it along with all accessories to your place of
purchase along with proof of purchase for either a free repair, replacement or refund to be
determined by Bush on receipt of your faulty device. This Guarantee is provided by Argos Ltd,
489 – 499 Avebury Boulevard MK9 2NW, and does not aect your consumer rights.

Lithium-ion battery caution

This product is equipped with a Lithium-Ion battery. Do not pierce, open,

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disassemble it, or use it in a humid and/or corrosive environment. Do not put, store
or leave your product in or near sources of heat, in direct strong sunlight, in a high
temperature location, in a pressurized container or in a microwave oven. Do not
expose it to temperatures over 60 C (140 F). If the battery leaks and you come into
contact with the leaked fluids, rinse thoroughly with water and seek medical attention
immediately. Failure to follow these instructions could cause the Lithium-Ion battery
to leak acid, become hot, explode or ignite and cause injury and/or damage.

Optimising battery performance

Do not leave your battery charging for more than one day. Doing so runs the risk of
overcharging the battery and shortening its total life span. If the device is not used for
an extended period of time, the battery will slowly discharge and the device will need
to be recharged before using again. Unplug the charger from the wall when it is not
being used. Use only a Bush approved battery in the device.

Warnings and safety instructions
Caution

To prevent risks of electric shock, this unit must only be opened by qualified service

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personnel. Power o and disconnect the power supply cable before opening the unit.

Warning

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
Use of this product is for personal use only. Copying CDs or loading music, video, or
picture files for sale or other business purposes is or may be a violation of copyright
law.
Copyrighted materials, works of art, and/or presentations may require authorization
to be fully or partially recorded. Please be aware of all such applicable laws
concerning the recording and use of such for your country and jurisdiction.

Safety

For driving safety, only a passenger should operate the device when the car is in
motion and not the driver. Laws governing the usage of electronic devices by the
driver may be applicable in your jurisdiction and/or country.

Install your Bush product carefully

Make sure your Bush product and its accessories are solidly secured when you are

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using them in a car. Avoid mounting your Bush device and its accessories near the
airbag opening areas. Equipment that is not securely fixed in a car could result in
serious injury when the airbag activates. Handle the batteries and charger with care
and respect the recycling instructions. Use only Bush certified batteries and charger
for your Bush product. Using batteries or a charger that is not certified by Bush can
result in serious injury or damage your product. Never throw a battery into a fire. See
your current local regulations for information on battery recycling.
Never put your Bush device inside of, or on top of, a heating device such as
microwave oven, toaster oven, or heater. When batteries heat up, there is a risk of
explosion. Be careful to never crush or perforate the battery. Avoid exposing the
battery to high external pressure which could provoke an internal short-circuit and
overheating.
Use only accessories that are Bush branded or recommended by Bush. The use of
incompatible accessories with the Bush device can cause injury. Handle your Bush
product with care. Keep your product away from any sources of humidity. This can
seriously damage the device. Do not manipulate your Bush device with wet hands.

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Any damage done to the device due to its contact with water voids your guaranty. Do
not use or store your product in an area that is dusty or dirty. This can deteriorate the
components in your device. Your Bush device is a complex electronic product. Keep
it protected from falls and physical shock. Do not subject it to violent movements.
Do not paint your product. Doing so could make movable parts unusable and
reduce or limit its functionality. Only Bush certified technicians are qualified to repair
your Bush device. In calling upon non qualified persons to repair your Bush product,
you run the risk of damaging your device and voiding your guarantee, this does not
aect your consumer rights.

Avoid interference with other electronic products

Your Bush device radiates radio frequency (RF) signals that could interfere with the
functioning of other electronic devices that are insuciently or incorrectly protected
from RF energy, such as pacemakers, hearing aids, medical devices, or any other
electronic device found in your home or car. Contact the maker of the maker of the
equipment to resolve any possible interference problems.

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Other security instructions

Always manipulate your Bush device with care. Keep it in a clean environment away
from dust. Do no expose the device to extreme temperatures. Do not drop or throw

the device. Do not allow the device to come in close contact to a flame.

Child protection

This device is not a toy. Keep the device away from babies and infants, young
children should only use the item under adult supervision. Unsupervised play can
lead to injury or damage to the device. The mains adapter should be connected to
the power supply close to the equipment and be easily accessible. To isolate the unit
from power switch o power to the mains adapter and disconnect it from the power
supply before disconnecting the USB lead from the product.

Electrostatic discharge (ESD)

Normal functioning of the product may be disturbed by ESD. If so, simply reset the
product to resume normal operation by following the instruction manual. During file
transmission, please handle with care and operate in a static-free environment.

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Avoiding hearing damage

This product respects the current regulations for limiting the output volume of
consumer audio devices to a safe level. It must be only used with earphones
complying with the EN 50332 norm. By listening to your device with headphones
or earbuds at high volumes, you run the risk of permanent damage to your ears.

Even if you get used to listening at high volumes and it seems normal to you, you still
risk the possibility of damaging your hearing. Reduce the volume of your device to a
reasonable level to avoid permanent hearing damage. If you hear ringing in your ears,
reduce the volume or shut o your device and see a doctor.

Copyright notice

Copyright Argos Limited © 2017. All rights reserved.
This document may not, in whole or part, be copied, photocopied, reproduced,
translated or reduced to any electronic medium or machine-readable form without
prior consent, in writing, from Argos Limited. All brands and products names are
registered trademarks and the property of their respective owners. Specifications are

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subject to change without notification. Errors and omissions accepted. Images and
illustrations may not always match contents.

Disclaimer of warranty

To the extent allowed by applicable law, representations and warranties of non­infringement of copyrights or other intellectual property rights resulting from the
use of the product under conditions other than as here above specified, are hereby
excluded.

End user license agreement for Bush software

Please carefully read the below terms and conditions of the end user license
agreement (eula) before using your Bush product. The Bush software (all software
distributed within the Bush hardware product) on this device is licensed to you, you
do not own it. By using the software on the device, you are thus giving your consent
to be bound by this agreement. If you do not agree with any part of this eula, Bush
will not license the software to you. In such a case, promptly see your vendor or
contact Bush directly in order to find an adequate solution to this disagreement. On
first use you may be required to accept license agreements, terms and conditions for

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third party software
supplied with the device additional to the terms set out here.

1. Grant of license – Subject to the terms and conditions of this license, Bush grants
you the nonexclusive right to use the software within the Bush hardware product.
The Bush software can only be used on the Bush manufactured product that it is
delivered with.

2. Title – You have no title, ownership rights, rights to trade secrets, or intellectual
rights to the Bush software.

3. Limitations - You may not alter, decrypt, disassemble, decompile, or reverse
engineer
in part or in whole the Bush software except as permitted by mandatory applicable
law.

4. Copyright/intellectual rights – The Bush software is protected by the laws of
England and Wales, United States and other applicable International Copyright and
intellectual property laws and treaties.

5. No warranty/limited liability
A. Bush software is licensed to you.

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B. Bush makes not guarantees either expressed or implied as to the correctness,
accuracy, reliability, fitness of use for a particular purpose or otherwise of its software.
This does not aect your consumer rights set out in the Consumer Rights Act 2015

6. Licensed components – Within the Bush software are components licensed to
Bush and/or its partners and/or suppliers and such licensors reserve rights that may
not be expressed herein. Bush’s licensor(s) makes no warranties, express or implied,
including, without limitation, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness
for a particular purpose, regarding the licensed materials. Bush’ licensor(s) does not
warrant, guarantee or make any representations regarding the use or the results
of the use of the licensed materials in terms of its correctness, accuracy, reliability,
or otherwise. You assume the entire risk as to the results and performance of the
licensed materials. Where the exclusion of implied warranties is not permitted by
some jurisdictions, this exclusion may not apply to you.
In no event will Bush’s licensor(s), and their directors, ocers, employees or agents
(collectively Bush’s licensor) be liable to you for any consequential, incidental
or indirect damages (including damages for loss of business profits, business
interruption, loss of business information, and the like) arising out of the use of

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inability to use the licensed materials even if Bush’s licensor has been advised of the
possibility of such damages. Where some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, the above limitations
may not apply to you.

7. Illegal use – You cannot use the Bush software to engage in illegal activities
including the reproduction, storage and/or distribution of copyrighted materials that
you do not have the express written consent to.

8. Transfer – You can permanently transfer your rights to the Bush software through
the transfer or the sale of your Bush hardware product to a second party. You must
not retain any copy of the software, upgrades, versions, or documentation, and the
party to whom you transfer the agreement must make written notice that he accepts
the conditions of this eula.

9. Termination – You may terminate this agreement at any time, at which point you
cannot use the Bush software. To do so, you must destroy all originals and copies
of the Bush Software and all documentation. You can write to Bush for instructions
on having the software removed from your device. This license will terminate

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automatically (without notice from Bush) if any part of this license agreement is
violated.

10. Decomposition – If any part or condition of this agreement is held by governing
law to be invalid or unenforceable, such part will be enforceable to the extent
allowed by law and will have no eect on any other sections of this agreement.

11. Governing law – This license is governed under the law of England and Wales, If
you have any questions about this end user license agreement please write to Argos
Ltd (owner of the Bush Brand), 489 Avebury Boulevard, Milton Keynes, MK9 2NW, UK.
Argos declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and
other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU.
A copy of the declaration of conformity can be obtained from:
Argos Ltd.
489-499 Avebury Boulevard
Milton Keynes, MK9 2NW, UK

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Open Source Software Oer

The software bundled with this product may include software files subject to
certain open source license requirements. Such open source software files are
subject solely to the terms of the relevant open source software license. Such open
source software is provided on an “AS IS” basis to the maximum extent permitted by
applicable law.
For the open source files contained herein, please access “Open source license”
section located at: Settings\About phone\Legal information on the device for the
relevant copyright and licensing terms. You may obtain a copy of Apache License,
Version 2.0 at http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0.
You may also obtain a copy of GNU General Public License, Version 2 at the Free
Software Foundation, INC, 51 Franklin Street, Fifth Floor, Boston, MA 02110-1301,
USA. Until the date that is three years after our last shipment of this product, you may
obtain a copy of the source code corresponding to the binaries for any GPL-Licensed
file by contacting Argos customer service at http://www.argos.co.uk and Argos will
send you a link to such source code or will provide instructions to get the source on
a physical medium. This oer is valid to anyone in receipt of this information.

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Ready? Let’s begin...

Please read these instructions carefully.
They contain important information which will help you get the best from your Bush
phone and ensure safe and correct installation and operation.
If you require any further assistance, our technical experts are happy to help.
For full details, refer to the product support section at the end of these instructions.

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Accessories

Instruction

Bush

manual

Phone

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experts on 0208 068 1044.

USB cable

TPU

protector

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Charger

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Device description

Loudspeaker

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Receiver

Light sensor

Front camera

Volume

On/O

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Device description

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Camera

Micro USB port

Headphone jack

Flash

Fingerprint reader

Microphone

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ON/OFF: when the device is o,

long press to turn on. When the

device is on, short press to turn

o the screen and long press to

display options.

Volume +/-: press +/- to adjust

the volume. When you press

the button, an arrow

displayed. Select it to adjust the

desired volume type.

Back: press to go back to the

previous screen.

Home: short press to return to the

homescreen, long press to access

Google Now.

is also

Recent apps: press to display
recent apps.

Micro-USB port: plug the provided
cable to charge the device or to
connect it to a computer.
Headphone jack: connect the
provided earphones to make
hand-free calls.
Camera & Flash: take pictures or
make movies. To extend movies
duration, insert a micro-SD card.
Activate the flash option in a dark
environment and use it as a torch
through the quick settings.

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Assembling

After you have unpacked your mobile phone box:

1. Remove the device’s back cover using the notch.

2. Insert your SIM card or Memory card in the corresponding slot.

3. Replace the back cover.

Card type Slot Format When inserting

4G/3G/2G slot 1 Micro-SIM

4G/3G/2G slot 2 Micro-SIM

Micro-SD card slot 3 Micro-SD max 64GB (FAT32 card

Please note that you must turn the phone o before removing or inserting a SIM.
Failure to do so may result in damage to the SIM.

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not included)

your SIM card or
micro-SD card, make
sure to follow the
illustration, otherwise
you may damage the
slot or the card.

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SIM size guide

Use the following guide to identify the card required for each slot.

Standard-SIM

25mm 15mm

Micro-SIM

Nano-SIM Micro-SD

12mm

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Inserting SIM cards & memory card

1

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2

micro SD

SIM 1

SIM 1

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SIM 2

SIM2

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Adding a micro-SD card

You can increase the memory of your phone quite cheaply by buying a micro SD
card. For insertion diagram see page 29. When you insert the card into the phone
and switch it back on, the phone will oer you 2 options.

1. Use as portable storage – for moving photos and other media between devices

2. Use micro-SD as internal memory – for storing anything on this device only,
including apps.
If your phone does not automatically oer you the SD options above, you can find
them in Settings – storage – SD card –
If you pick option 1 you can take the card out anytime you like and use it in other
compatible devices, e.g. a PC or tablet. You can load files onto it to use in your
phone (e.g. mp3 files), and to take photos or downloaded files o your phone to
store or view on your PC/tablet. Note that in this method you can only store media
files, you cannot store Android apps on the card. The operating system will not
allow it.
If you chose option 2 (to format as internal memory) you increase capacity for
apps as well as files. However, the memory is truly integrated with the phone, so if

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you remove it, you will lose files and apps. So if you pick option 2, its best to pick
a large capacity card so you don’t ever need to upgrade. It’s also very important to
use a fast card or the performance of your apps may be aected. We recommend
you use App Performance Class A1 cards for integrated storage. The next best
choice is to opt for an Ultra High Speed (UHS) card with a read/write speed of at
least 20MB/s. See page 27 for maximum recommended capacity.
Note its best to format the card in your phone/Android tablet before you load
anything onto it. Your Android phone knows what format to use. If you prefer to
do this in your PC, the format required is FAT32. Your phone will not work with
cards formatted in NTFS or other formats and may not even recognize them.

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Turning on

1. Plug the charging cable in the Micro-USB port and connect it to its charger.
Before using your device for the first time, charge its battery completely.

2. Press and hold the ON/OFF button to turn on the device.
The first time you start up your Bush, the installation wizard will help you set up your
device.

3. Follow the instructions.
If you have inserted a SIM card, you may need to enter a PIN code.
Beware of typing a wrong PIN code.

Tip:

Your device goes in standby mode when you do not use it for a specific period of
time. To wake up your device, press the ON/OFF button. To set the duration, go to
Settings > Display > Sleep.

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On your homescreen

1. Swipe right to access Google Now, once it

2. Swipe up

3. Hold your finger on
an app

4. Say “Ok Google” or
press the Mic icon

5. Touch and pull down the status bar to display it.
Touch again the bar to reveal the quick settings.

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is activated
to access all your apps

to move it right and create a
new homescreen.

to launch the search page.

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Mobile data connection

If your mobile phone subscription includes a mobile data option, you should be
connected to the Internet without any further setup. The phone will only have data
signal if you are in an area covered by your provider’s 2G/3G/4G network.

(1)

Activating/Deactivating the mobile data

1. Touch and pull down the status bar to display it.

2. Touch the bar again to reveal the quick settings.

3. Select the Settings icon.

4. In Wireless & networks, select Data usage, then the
SIM card tab.

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5. Touch the Mobile data switch to turn on/o.

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WiFi connection

WARNING: Make sure that you are in a WiFi zone. You can
access the WiFi settings quickly from the status bar.

1. Touch and pull down the status bar to display it.

2. Touch the bar again to reveal the quick settings.

3. Select the WiFi icon
connection

.

to activate the WiFi

4. Select “WiFi” below the WiFi icon.

5. Touch the name of network you want to connect to.
Private networks are shown with a lock icon and will
require you to enter your password.

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Adding a Google account

A Google account lets you take full advantage of any Google apps and services that
you may want to use.

1. Go to “Settings” > “Personal” > “Accounts” > “Add account”.

2. Select the account type “Google” to add.

3. Follow the onscreen instructions to enter information about the account.
Once the account is created, you can access Play Store, Gmail, Hangouts, Maps and
many other apps.

Synchronizing info

Information must be sync to be saved. Your data is backed up on Google servers.

1. Go to “Settings” > “Personal” > “Accounts” > “Google”.

2. Select your account.
The list of information that can be sync are displayed.
Automatic sync should be activated. To launch the sync, press the Menu button
, then Sync now. You can get them back in case of loss of your device or SIM card.
When your Google account is added to a new device, all your saved information is
transferred.

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Saving your contacts

When your contacts are saved, they are always available on the web and can be
synced to any Android phone that’s set up with your Google account.

1. Install the SIM card with your contacts in your phone.

2. From the Home screen or the All Apps screen, select the Contacts app

3. Touch the Menu button

> “Import/Export”.

4. In Import/export contacts, select “Import from SIM card”.

5. Select your Google account.

6. Check contacts to be imported and validate.

7. Once the contacts are imported in the Google account, go to “Settings” >
“Accounts” > “Google”.

8. Select your Google account.

9. Select the Menu button
Your contacts are saved to your Google account.

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Hints and tips for Android

Moving a home screen item: Touch and hold your finger onto it, then slide it to the
desired location, and release your finger.
Removing a home screen item: Touch and hold it, slide your finger towards the top
of the screen and drop it over the “Remove” icon.
Uninstalling an item: From the “All apps” screens, touch and hold it, slide your finger
towards the top of the screen and drop it over “Uninstall” bin.
Creating application folders: Drop one app icon over another on a home screen and
the two icons will be combined.

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Hints and tips for Android

Changing your wallpaper: Hold your finger on a home screen at an empty location.
Touch “Wallpapers”.
Locking the touchscreen: Select the “Settings” app, then scroll down and touch
“Security”. Touch “Screen lock”. Touch the type of lock you would like to use. After
you set a lock, a lock screen is displayed whenever your screen wakes up, requesting
the pattern, pin or other specified key.

Widgets: Hold your finger on a homescreen at an empty location. Touch “Widgets”.

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Improving security on your Bush Phone

Online

In order to avoid online threats we recommend that you install antivirus and
security software on your device and keep these and your browser and other
software up to date to take advantage of security fixes.

Physical theft

If you store valuable information on your phone including passwords and logins
for personal accounts etc. you may want to enhance the security of your phone in
case it is stolen or lost.

Setting a PIN or password

You can set a pin code (4-8 digit numerical code) or you can set a password which is 4
to 17 digits. We recommend you set a password, the longer and more complex it is the
harder it is to break. For the best passwords use a mixture of upper and lower case

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letters, numbers and special characters such as %, # and *.

•In ‘Settings’, select ‘Security’, then ‘screen lock’, then select PIN or Password.
It is important to remember your password, without it your device will be useless. Make
a note of it in this book and keep the book somewhere safe away from your

Encryption

As a feature of Android 7, the personal data on your Bush phone is encrypted to
prevent any unauthorized persons getting access to it. So, in the event of your
phone being lost or stolen your data is safe. In order for encryption to be eective
you must set an eective password. Security on your device is very eective
so remember to write down your password and Google account address and
password. In the event that you forget them you will not be able to access your
device by any means. We suggest that you write down your account details and
passwords in this book and then keep this book in a safe place.

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Erasing your personal data

If you sell your phone on or discard it, you should remove your personal data from it.

1.Remove your Google account
Settings – accounts – Google – select your account then press
account.

2.Return your phone to factory defaults
Settings – Back up and reset – Factory data reset – reset phone.
If you prefer to be extra sure, you can also use an eraser app.

•To download a file eraser go to Google Play store, select a file eraser program
such as Remo File Eraser – download and install.

•Open the app and follow instructions to securely erase your data.

and press remove

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Further Advice

For further advice on how to stay safe there are government lead initiatives such as
Get Safe Online https://www.getsafeonline.org/ which give good advice about how
to avoid a range of security threats. Don’t let security issues spoil your enjoyment
of your phone.

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Troubleshooting

My phone is frozen or cannot switch on:
Check the battery power level, charge for at least 20 minutes.
My phone cannot connect to a network or “No service” is displayed:
Try connecting in another location. Verify the network coverage with
your operator.
Unable to make outgoing calls:
Make sure your phone is connected to a network, and the network is
not overloaded or unavailable. Ring your network to check that you
have credit and that your SIM is still valid.
Unable to receive incoming calls:
Make sure your phone is switched on and connected to a network
(check for overloaded or unavailable network). Ring your network to
check that you have credit and that your SIM is still valid.
SIM card PIN locked:
Contact your network operator to obtain the PUK code (Personal

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Unblocking Key).
To configure a new 4G network:
For most networks, your APN network settings will usually set up
automatically
when you insert your SIM card, but if
they do not:
On your device, tap Settings.
Select Wireless & networks > More... > Mobile networks.

In Network operators, select your operator. In Access Point Names,
select the correct access point name and enter the exact connection
parameters provided by your 4G provider.

Factory data reset
The most common causes of operational problems on mobile

phones is interference from 3rd party apps and malware picked up
from internet use. If your phone starts to misbehave or seems

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Troubleshooting

faulty, first consider that the problem may be due to a new app. Back
track to see what apps you have loaded recently to see what may have
caused an issue. In some cases, uninstalling the app may be enough
to fix the issue. In other cases, you will need to perform a factory data
reset to recover your phone to working order. If you are synced up
to your Google account, your apps and settings are backed up, so
this is not such an extreme remedy. First check that you have your
Google account set up and that you can remember the account e-mail
address and password. You will need these after the reset. If you can’t
remember them do not reset, your phone would be useless afterwards.
To reset, go to settings – back up and reset - factory data reset – reset
phone.

Recovery mode

You can also reset your phone to factory defaults without needing to
boot it. This can be useful if your phone won’t boot, or if you forget your

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password. Please note that this will erase all files and apps on the phone
and will not bypass your Google account lock. if you have a Google
account set you will need to enter the correct Google account e-mail
address and password previously set up on the phone to complete your
new set up. Without it you will not be able to use your phone. This is a
security measure designed to deter thieves.
To enter recovery mode;

1. Turn you phone o.

2. Press and hold the volume + button and still holding it, press the ON/
OFF button for 10 seconds.

3. You phone should boot and display options in very small script. From
here you can boot, or enter recovery mode.

4. Press vol+ to select recovery and vol- to enter recovery mode.

5. Now use vol+ and vol- to move the cursor up and down to select and
ON/OFF to enter.

6. To reset your phone select Reset to factory defaults.

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Help and assistance

If you require any technical guidance or find that your Bush phone is not ope­rating as intended, a simple solution can often be found in the Troubleshooting
section of these instructions or online at www.argos-support.co.uk
If you still require further assistance, call one of our experts on 0208 068 1044*.
Please have the following information ready: 7 digit Argos catalogue code e.g.
123/4567 from your receipt of product packaging or 7 digit PN e.g. 503XXX from
the product or packaging
Date of purchase – from your receipt

Helpline business hours:

Monday to Friday 9.00 – 18.00
Saturday 9.00 – 16.00
Sunday Closed

Or e-mail for written support to; [e-mail]

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Environmental Considerations

Protection of the environment is an important concern to Bush. In order
to put this concern into tangible actions, Bush has consciously included
a set of methods that favour a respect for the environment into the entire
cycle of its products; from fabrication to consumer usage, to final
disposal.
Batteries : If your product contains a detachable battery pack, you should
only dispose of it in a designated collection point for used batteries.

signifies that it falls into the category of electric/electronic equipment. Products of
this type contain substances that are potentially dangerous to the environment and
to human health. Therefore, you should not dispose of the Bush electronic device
in a regular trash. As such, the current European directives ask that this device be
collected: at places of distribution in the case of a purchase of a similar electronic
product. At locally created disposal areas (waste disposal centres, sorted trash
system, etc.). By doing this, you are actively participating in the reuse and recycling
of disposed electronic and electric equipment that could have potential eects on
the environment and human health.

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Call us now and activate your 24 month guarantee

Thank you for choosing Bush. Your new product is guaranteed against faults and
breakdowns for 24 months. Don’t forget to register it with us today so we can provide you
with our best possible after-sales service and useful updates.

www.bushregistration.co.uk

FREEPHONE*

0800 597 8548

Lines are open 8am - 8pm, 365 days a year. *Calls may be recorded and monitored.

This product is guaranteed for 24 months from the date of original purchase. Any defect that
arises due to faulty materials or workmanship will be repaired free of charge (or if applicable
the product will be replaced or the purchase price refunded) where possible during this
period by the dealer from who your purchased the unit.

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The guarantee is subject to the following provisions:

The guarantee does not cover
accidental damage, misuse, cabinet
parts, knobs or consumable items.
The product must be correctly
installed and operated in accordance
with the instructions contained in the
manual.
It must be used solely for domestic
purposes. The guarantee will be
rendered invalid if the product is
re-sold or has been damaged by
inexpert repair.

in the Troubleshooting section of these instructions, or online at www.argos-support.co.uk If you still require further assistance,
call one of our experts on 0208 068 1044.

Specifications are subject to change
without notice.
Bush disclaim any liability for loss or
damage arising from the breakdown
of the product.
This guarantee is in addition to and
does not diminish your statutory or
legal rights.

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Important Data Protection Information

If you provide us with
information about another
person, you confirm that they
have appointed you to act
for them, to consent to the
processing of their personal
data including sensitive personal
data and that you have informed
them of our identity and the
purposes (as set out in the
Important Data Privacy notice
displayed overleaf) for which
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processed.
You are entitled to ask for a copy
of the information we hold about
you (for which we may charge
a small fee) and to have any
inaccuracies in your information
corrected.
For quality control and training
purposes, we may monitor or
record your communications
with us.

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you change your mind about any
of your marketing preferences or
if you have any queries about how
we use your information, please
let us know by contacting our Data
Protection

Officer, Domestic & General,
Leicester House

17 Leicester Street, Bedworth,
Warwickshire
CV12 8JP.

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Sar - After the labortory measurements, when it is kept at 0.5 cm from your

body, the SAR values for this device are:

Head Max: 0.260W/Kg (10g)
Body Max: 1.250W/Kg (10g)
Argos declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements
and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU. A copy of the declaration
of conformity can be obtained from: Argos Ltd. 489-499 Avebury Boulevard,
Milton Keynes, MK9 2NW, UK

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Contact: www.argos-support.co.uk

Helpline: 0208 068 1044

PN: 115954