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Tips for New Cell Phone Customers

The following are tips for understanding your cell phone so you can get the most out of your phone's features.

• Read the Owner's Manual: Learn your cell phones features to save you time understanding the neat tricks it can do.
• Check your signal: Keep an eye on your signal and use your phone when there is a high number of bars on the display. This will ensure a good signal providing you with little or no interference.
• Watch your battery: Not all batteries have the same life. By watching the battery icon and charging it when needed, you're less likely to have a dead cell phone when you need it the most.
• Read your cell phone bills carefully: Make sure you understand how your calls are billed. You might be charged for incoming calls as well as pay more for calls outside your roam area.
• Drive carefully when using cell phones: Some states have banned cell phone use while driving. Use speed dialing, voice commands and speakerphones to keep your hands on the wheel as much as possible. It's best to pull over and park when taking a call.
• Use 9-1-1 in an emergency: All cell phones let you call 911. Don't be afraid to use it.
• Contact information for calls: First make a list of who you want included in your contacts. This will make it easier to enter the information correctly the first time. You can also load contact numbers via Microsoft Outlook for faster entry.
• Don't settle for cell phone problems: Contact your cell phone provider if your service isn't up to the standards you were promised. The contract you signed with your cell phone provider is there to protect you when you need it.

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