How to Take Proper Care of Your New Cell Phone Colorado

Steps

1. Research to find out which phone you want before you purchase a new one. Make sure it is a brand and model that you're happy with, from its features to the quality of its design. If you purchase a phone you don't like (or get a cheap one included with a contract), you may be more "careless" with it because you "care less" about it.
2. Designate a safe place to keep and store your phone when not in use. For example, on a desk, bookshelf, or in a cabinet would be fine. Do not keep your phone stored in a purse or other closed container for extended periods of time unless it is powered off. Charging a mobile phone in a closed container is a potential fire hazard and may shorten its lifespan. Li-ion batteries (typical for most phones) give off heat when charged and when discharging.
3. Take your phone with you whenever possible. Never let your phone leave your sight. Avoid lending your phone to others, even if done under your supervision, as accidents can and will happen once in a while.
4. Keep your phone dry. Don't talk on your cell phone while it's raining, do not eat or drink near the phone, and avoid carrying it near open water (ie: a pond, the beach, or toilets).
5. Turn off the ringer on your phone when you're in a class, a lecture, a meeting, etc. Even in relatively every-day activities such as watching a movie in a movie theater, or attending church, it is polite to keep your ringer on vibrate or turned off. The last thing you want to do is frantically try to turn off your ringer in these scenarios. Doing so risks accidentally dropping or damaging the phone.
6. Clean your phone regularly. Use dry tissue paper or alcohol wipes to clean the phone's exterior surfaces. Do not use water, baby wipes, or other cleaners that may inadvertently add moisture to your phone.
7. Recharge your cell phone on a regular schedule. Some phones will last more than a week or more on a single charge (when not in use), while others may need to be charged every day or every other day. If you spend too much time talking on your phone, you can quickly use up your battery's charge.

Tips

• Keep your cell phone with you at all times to be available for calls. You don't need to keep your cell phone powered off when not in use.
• Customize and use your phone.
  • You can download cool things to your cell phone, such as ring tones and wallpaper.
  • Take photos and save it as your wallpaper.
  • Purchase a Bluetooth headset to talk "hands-free".
  • Some cell phones come with a feature that lets you can download and listen to music.
  • Set-up your contact list, or transfer it from another mobile device.
  • Use text-messaging, play games, and use an Internet connection to check e-mail, weather, news, etc.
• If you run out of minutes, avoid using it until after peak hours (typically 9:00pm for most providers), or only talk to those who have the same provider (for providers who tag these calls as free).

Warnings

• Avoid accidentally calling others by using your phone's lock feature when not in use. This will prevent accidentally hitting buttons when the phone is stored.
• Be careful when giving out your phone number. Giving it to the wrong person could get you added to a telemarketing call list or on speed dial for a stalker.
• Do not purchase outdated phones. They may be difficult to use with service providers, and even more difficult to find support.

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