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  • Page 1 KYOCERA DuraForce User Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Get Started ..........................1 Your Phone at a Glance ...................... 1 Set Up Your Phone ......................3 Insert a SIM Card......................3 Remove a SIM Card ....................4 Charge the Battery ....................... 5 Charge the Battery Wirelessly ..................5 Turn Your Phone On and Off ....................
  • Page 3 Call from Recent Calls ....................27 Call from Contacts ......................27 Call Using a Speed Dial Number ................27 Call Emergency Numbers ...................27 Call Numbers with Pauses ..................28 Call Using the Plus (+) Code ..................28 Call Using Internet Calling ..................29 Receive Phone Calls ......................30 Visual Voicemail ........................30 Review Voicemail .......................30 Voicemail (Traditional) .......................31...
  • Page 4 Call Timer ........................41 Contacts............................42 Contacts List ........................42 Add a Contact ........................43 Save a Phone Number .......................44 Edit a Contact ........................45 Add a Group Contact ......................47 Edit a Group Contact ......................48 ICE (In Case of Emergency) ....................48 Synchronize Contacts ......................49 Share a Contact .........................49 Accounts and Messaging ......................50 Gmail / Google ........................50 Create a Google Account ....................50...
  • Page 5 Google+ ........................63 YouTube ........................63 Apps and Entertainment ......................65 Google Play Store App ......................65 Find and Install an App ....................65 Request a Refund for a Paid App ................66 Open an Installed App ....................66 Uninstall an App ......................66 Navigation ..........................67 Google Maps ......................67 Music ..........................69 Music Player .......................69 Play Music ........................71...
  • Page 6 Set the Browser Home Page ..................81 Manage Bookmarks ....................82 Mobile Hotspot ........................83 Tethering ...........................84 USB Tethering ......................84 Bluetooth Tethering ....................84 Camera and Camcorder ......................86 Use the Camera App ......................86 Open or Close the Camera App ..................86 Viewfinder Screen.......................86 Take a Picture or Record a Video ................87 Review Screen ......................87 Camera and Camcorder Settings ..................88 View Pictures and Videos Using Gallery ................90...
  • Page 7 Show or Hide Calendars ................... 101 Synchronize Calendars with Your Phone ..............102 Clock ..........................102 Desk Clock ....................... 102 Alarm ........................103 Timer ........................104 Stopwatch ......................... 104 World Clock ........................105 Calculator ........................105 Sound Recorder ....................... 105 Voice Services .........................
  • Page 8 Data Usage Settings ......................117 More Settings........................118 Airplane Mode ......................118 Default SMS App ...................... 119 NFC Settings ......................119 Android Beam ......................119 Tethering & Mobile Hotspot Settings ................. 119 VPN Settings ......................119 Cellular Networks Settings ..................119 Emergency Alerts .....................
  • Page 9 Programmable Key ......................127 Storage Settings ......................127 Your Phone's Memory ....................127 SD Card ........................128 USB Storage ......................128 Usage Manager ....................... 128 Battery Settings ....................... 129 Connectivity Settings ....................... 129 Apps Settings........................130 Tap & Pay ........................130 Location Settings ......................
  • Page 10 Spell Checker ......................138 Personal Dictionary ....................138 Default Text Input ..................... 138 Current Keyboard ..................... 138 Google Keyboard Settings ..................139 Swype Keyboard Settings ..................139 Google Voice Typing Settings ................... 140 Voice Input Settings ....................141 Text-to-Speech Settings ................... 141 Pointer Speed ......................

  • Page 11: Get Started

    Get Started The following topics give you all the information you need to set up your phone and the service the first time. Your Phone at a Glance The following illustration outlines your phone’s primary external features and keys. Get Started...
  • Page 12 Key Functions ● LED Indicator displays a phone notification, charging status, or alert. ● Front Camera takes pictures and records videos while facing the screen, and allows you to video conference. ● Proximity/Light Sensor detects how close an object is to the surface of the screen. This is typically used to detect when your face is pressed up against the screen, such as during a phone call.

  • Page 13: Set Up Your Phone

    Note: microSD card is sold separately. ● Back Camera lets you take pictures and videos. ● Camera Flash helps illuminate subjects in low-light environments when taking a picture or recording a video. Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack or port may damage the phone. CAUTION! Set Up Your Phone You need to insert a SIM card to your phone and charge the battery to begin setting up your...

  • Page 14: Remove A Sim Card

    Remove a SIM Card You can remove the SIM card to use it with other compatible phones. 1. Turn off your phone. 2. Locate and open the cover to the microSD card/SIM card slots on the side of the phone. 3.

  • Page 15: Charge The Battery

    Charge the Battery Fully charge the battery before powering the phone on. Important: Before turning on your phone, charge the battery fully with the charger that came with your phone. 1. Open the cover to the micro USB charging port on the bottom of the phone. 2.

  • Page 16: Turn Your Phone On And Off

    Note: To display the guide screen when wireless charging stops, select the Display guide check box on the Battery settings screen. Before starting wireless charging, please note the following: ● Make sure there is nothing between your phone and wireless charger. ●...

  • Page 17: Set Up Voicemail

    To save battery power, the phone screen automatically turns off after a certain period of time when left idle. You will still be able to receive messages and calls while the phone screen is off. Note: For information on how to adjust the time before the screen turns off, see Sleep. Turn the Screen On and Start 1.
  • Page 18 Voicemail Password – It is strongly recommended that you create a password Important: when setting up your voicemail to protect against unauthorized access. Without a password, anyone who has access to your phone is able to access your voicemail messages. Get Started...

  • Page 19: Phone Basics

    Phone Basics Your phone is packed with features that simplify your life and expand your ability to stay connected to the people and information that are important to you. The following topics will introduce the basic functions and features of your phone. Smart Sonic Capability The Smart Sonic receiver inside your phone transmits sound by way of vibrations throughout the entire area of the display screen.
  • Page 20 Swipe or Slide Flick Pinch and Spread To swipe or slide means to Flicking the screen is similar Pinch the screen using your quickly drag your finger to swiping, except that you thumb and forefinger to zoom vertically or horizontally need to swipe your finger in out or spread the screen to across the screen.

  • Page 21: Your Home Screen

    Your Home Screen The Home screen is the starting point for your phone’s applications, functions, and menus. You can customize your Home screen by adding application icons, shortcuts, folders, widgets, and more. Press to return to the Home screen from any other screen. Home Screen Overview The following illustration displays the basics of the Home screen.

  • Page 22: Manage The Home Screens

    ● Google Search Widget: Allows you to enter text or spoken keywords for a quick search on the phone or on the Internet. Tap to enter text or tap to speak your keyword. ● Widget: Allows users to access various useful programs. Manage the Home Screens In addition to the main Home screen, your phone has extended Home screens to provide more space for adding icons, widgets, and more.
  • Page 23 Add Widgets to the Home Screen 1. Touch and hold the background of any Home screen. 2. Tap WIDGETS and choose a widget. 3. Tap and hold the widget and drag it to a Home screen thumbnail where you want to add 4.

  • Page 24: Clock & Weather

    – or – 1. Tap a folder on the Home screen. 2. Tap and select the icons you want to add to the folder. 3. Tap OK. To remove app icons from a folder: 1. Tap a folder on the Home screen. 2.

  • Page 25: Dura Grid

    4. Press to return to the Home screen and tap on the bottom right of the widget. Add a Location 1. Tap the weather image on the widget and then tap > 2. Enter a location in the Search location field and tap .

  • Page 26: Status Bar

    Change an Icon on the Dura Grid Widget 1. Tap Edit on Dura Grid. appears in the right hand corner of each of the icons. 2. Tap the setting or feature to be changed. The icon disappears. 3. Tap Add and tap on an icon from the SETTINGS or APPS tabs. 4.

  • Page 27: Notifications Panel

    Notification Icons Icon Notification Missed call New email New Gmail New message Event Play Music playing Alarm Keyboard active Downloading Notifications Panel Open the Notifications panel to view the Quick Settings panel and a list of your current notifications. To open the Notifications panel: ►...

  • Page 28: Enter Text

     Rotation to enable or disable the auto-rotate screen feature.  Brightness to adjust the screen brightness.  NFC to turn the NFC (Near field communication) on or off.  Eco Mode to enable or disable the Eco Mode feature. ...
  • Page 29 Google Keyboard Overview Note: Key appearance may vary depending on the selected application or text field. Some of the keys on the Google Keyboard are given below: Description Shift: Tap to toggle between lower case and upper case. Caps lock: Double-tap the lower case or upper case shift key. Text mode: Tap to toggle between the Alphabet keyboard and Number &...
  • Page 30 Description Enter: Tap to confirm your entry or move to a new line. Smiley will be displayed by touching and holding. Alternate: Tap to toggle between the default Number & Symbol keyboard and additional Number & Symbol keyboard. Space: Tap to insert a space. Touch and hold to select the input method. Text Mode ABC mode is primarily used for entering letters while Number &...

  • Page 31: Google Voice Typing

    1. Press > > Settings > Language & input > Personal dictionary. 2. Select a language. 3. Tap 4. Type the word you want to add. 5. Type the shortcut to bring up the typed word, if you want. 6. Press .
  • Page 32 Swype Keyboard Overview Note: Key appearance may vary depending on the selected application or text field. Phone Basics...
  • Page 33 Tip: For tips on using Swype, touch and hold the Swype key and then tap Help > How to Swype. Some of the keys on the Swype keyboard are given below: Description Text mode: Tap to toggle between the Alphabet keyboard and Number &...

  • Page 34: Copy And Paste Text

     In ABC mode, tap to alter the capitalization: (Unshifted) to enter all letters in lowercase. (One-character-shifted) to capitalize only the first letter of a word. (Caps lock) to enter all letters in uppercase.  The Number & Symbol keyboard is in two layers. Tap to display the second layer.
  • Page 35 1. In a text entry field, touch and hold the text body. 2. Selection tabs appear and the currently selected words or characters are highlighted. Drag the tabs to expand or reduce the range of the selected text. 3. Tap an onscreen option from the edit menu bar. Available options may vary: ...

  • Page 36: Phone Calls

    Phone Calls With the network and your phone’s calling features, you can enjoy clear phone calls across the country. Make Phone Calls There are several convenient ways to place calls from your phone. Call Using the Phone Dialpad The most “traditional” way to place a call is by using the phone dialpad. 1.

  • Page 37: Call From Recent Calls

    Call from Recent Calls The Recent calls list lets you quickly place calls to recent incoming, outgoing, or missed numbers. 1. Press > Phone > RECENT CALLS to display the recent calls list. 2. Tap the phone icon next to the number or contact to place a call. ...

  • Page 38: Call Numbers With Pauses

    1. Tap Emergency Call on the screen. 2. Enter 911 and tap Enhanced 911 (E911) Information This phone features an embedded Global Positioning System (GPS) chip necessary for utilizing E911 emergency location services where available. When you place an emergency 911 call, the GPS feature of your phone seeks information to calculate your approximate location.

  • Page 39: Call Using Internet Calling

    3. Enter the country code and phone number, and then tap . The phone automatically prepends the access code for international dialing, followed by the country code and phone number. Call Using Internet Calling When Wi-Fi network is available, you can make and receive calls through an Internet calling account.

  • Page 40: Receive Phone Calls

    Receive Phone Calls The following information lets you know how to answer incoming calls, mute the ringtone on incoming calls, reject incoming calls, and more. When you receive a phone call from a contact, the Incoming call screen appears and displays the caller ID icon, name, and phone number of the calling party.

  • Page 41: Voicemail (Traditional)

    1. Press > > Visual Voicemail. 2. On the inbox screen, tap a voicemail message to play it. Voicemail (Traditional) In addition to Visual Voicemail, you can also access your voicemail regularly through the voicemail services. Set Up Voicemail You should set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated. Always use a password to protect against unauthorized access.

  • Page 42: Phone Call Options

    Phone Call Options Your phone application provides many useful features and options to help you make the most of your calling experience. In-call Options While you’re on a call, you will see a number of onscreen options. ► Tap an option to select it. ...

  • Page 43: Call Waiting

    Caller ID Settings You can configure the Caller ID settings on the settings menu of your Phone app. 1. Press > Phone. 2. Tap > Call settings > Additional settings > Caller ID. 3. Select an option:  Network default to follow the network default settings. ...

  • Page 44: Call Forwarding

    1. Enter a number on the dialpad and tap (or place a call from Log or Contacts). 2. Once you have established the connection, tap Add call, and dial the second number (or place the call from Log or Contacts). This puts the first caller on hold and dials the second number.

  • Page 45: Set Up Speed Dialing

    Call Forwarding Settings You can configure the Call Forwarding settings on the settings menu of your Phone app. 1. Press > Phone. 2. Tap > Call settings > Call forwarding. 3. Select an option:  Always forward to forward all calls. ...

  • Page 46: Recent Calls

    4. Select a contact. If the contact has more than one number, select a number. To replace a number in a speed dial location: 1. Press > > Contacts. – or – Press > > Phone > DIALPAD. 2. Tap >...

  • Page 47: Call Settings

    For additional options: 1. Press > Phone > RECENT CALLS. 2. Tap an entry to view the contact.  to call the number.  to send a text message.  to add the number to Contacts.  > Delete log items to delete the call. ...

  • Page 48: Vibrate When Ringing

    3. If prompted, select an app to use and make your desired selection. 4. Tap a ringtone from the list. The ringtone briefly plays when selected. 5. Select the file or tap OK to assign the ringtone. Vibrate When Ringing Set your phone to ring and vibrate simultaneously.

  • Page 49: Quick Responses

    2. Tap > Call settings and select the Dial pad touch tones check box. Quick Responses You can modify the preset text messages to send when you select to reject an incoming call and send a text message. 1. Press >...

  • Page 50: Tty Mode

     > Add contact to add a new contact. TTY Mode A TTY (teletypewriter, also known as a TDD or Text Telephone) is a telecommunications device that allows people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or who have speech or language disabilities, to communicate by telephone.

  • Page 51: Dtmf Tones

    4. Select the delay time to automatically answer the phone. DTMF Tones Follow the steps below if you need to change the DTMF tones. 1. Press > Phone. 2. Tap > Call settings > DTMF tones. 3. Select Normal or Long. Call Timer Your phone displays the duration of your last call, dialed calls, received calls, etc.

  • Page 52: Contacts

    Contacts The Contacts application lets you store and manage contacts from a variety of sources, including contacts you enter and save directly in your phone as well as contacts synchronized with your Google Account, your PC, and compatible email programs. Contacts List Scroll through the list to view all your contacts.

  • Page 53: Add A Contact

    Display Options Select which contacts to be displayed on Contacts. 1. Press > > Contacts. 2. Tap the CONTACTS tab, if necessary. 3. Tap > Contacts to display. 4. Select an account to display its contacts or select one of the following options: ...

  • Page 54: Save A Phone Number

     Phone: Stores your contact to your phone.  SIM: Stores your contact to the SIM card.  Select an account from the displayed list. 5. Use the keyboard to enter as much information as you want.  Tap the location/account above name and select an option to change where to save the contact to.

  • Page 55: Edit A Contact

    To add the number as a new contact, tap Create new contact, enter the name and any additional information, and then tap SAVE. See Add a Contact. Edit a Contact Once you’ve added a contact, you can add or edit any of the information in the entry, assign a caller ID picture, customize with a unique ringtone, and more.
  • Page 56 4. Tap Take photo. 5. Tap to take a picture.  You may be prompted to size the picture for use with entries. Tap and drag the square to frame the portion of the picture to use. Tap and drag the side of the square to resize the square and tap SAVE or OK.

  • Page 57: Add A Group Contact

    3. Tap a contact to display the details and tap . The icon changes to when the contact is added to Favorites. Add a Contact Widget to the Home Screen You can place your favorite contacts on the Home screen. Press >...

  • Page 58: Edit A Group Contact

    7. Tap DONE > SAVE. Edit a Group Contact Manage the group contacts that you have created. Add or Remove a Group Contact Entry, or Rename a Group 1. Press > > Contacts. 2. Tap the GROUPS tab, if necessary. 3.

  • Page 59: Synchronize Contacts

    Remove an ICE Contact 1. Press > > Contacts. 2. Tap the CONTACTS tab, if necessary. 3. Tap ICE - In Case of Emergency. 4. Tap and tap the contact to remove. 5. Tap OK. Enter or Edit Your Own Information 1.

  • Page 60: Accounts And Messaging

    Accounts and Messaging With the service and your phone’s messaging capabilities, you have the opportunity to share information through many different channels and accounts, including Gmail (Google), personal and corporate email, text and multimedia messaging, and social networking accounts. Gmail / Google You will need a Google Account to access several phone features such as Gmail, Google+, and the Google Play Store applications.

  • Page 61: Access Gmail

    1. Press > > Settings > Accounts > Add account. 2. Tap Google. 3. Follow the prompts to enter your Google Account and password, and choose options for your account on your phone. Access Gmail Access your personal Gmail account directly on your phone. 1.

  • Page 62: Email

    1. Press > > Gmail. 2. Tap a message to display it. 3. To reply to or forward a message:  to reply to the sender of the message.  > Reply all to reply to all recipients of the message. ...
  • Page 63 1. Press > > Settings > Accounts > Add account > Corporate. – or – Press > > Email, if you have not set up any email account yet, and tap Microsoft Exchange. 2. Enter the Email address and Password information and then tap .

  • Page 64: Send An Email Message

    Send an Email Message Compose and send email messages using any account you have set up on your phone. Increase your productivity by attaching files such as pictures and videos to your email messages. 1. Press > > Email > Tip: Tap the account name at the top of the screen to switch to a different email account.

  • Page 65: Manage Your Email Inbox

     at the top left of the screen and tap Inbox. 2. Tap the message you want to view. Tip: at the top left of the screen and tap the account name to switch to a different email account. 3. To reply to or forward a message: ...

  • Page 66: General Email Settings

    General Email Settings You can edit the general settings of your email. 1. Press > > Email > > Settings. 2. Tap General settings:  Set default account: If you have more than one email account, specify which is to be used when the Email app is launched.
  • Page 67  Account name: Edit your account name.  Your name: Edit your name displayed on your emails.  Signature: Create an email signature for your outgoing emails.  Quick responses: Edit the text you frequently insert when composing emails.  Inbox view: Select how the inbox is displayed with Normal view and Conversation view.

  • Page 68: Text And Multimedia Messaging

     Choose ringtone: Select a ringtone for new email messages.  Vibrate: Check to vibrate a phone when a new email is received.  Incoming settings: Adjust the incoming email parameters such as username, password, and other incoming connection parameters (ex: IMAP server). ...

  • Page 69: Send A Multimedia Message (Mms)

    Send a Multimedia Message (MMS) When you need to add a little more to a text message, you can send a multimedia message (MMS) with pictures, audio or video files, slideshows or vCard/vCalendar. 1. Press > > Messaging. 2. On the Messaging screen, tap .

  • Page 70: New Messages Notification

    1. Press > > Messaging. 2. On the Messaging screen, tap the message to resume editing. “Draft” in red appears to the right of the message on the list. 3. When you finish editing the message, tap New Messages Notification Depending on your notification settings, the phone will play a ringtone, vibrate, or display the message briefly in the status bar when you receive a new text or multimedia message.

  • Page 71: Text And Mms Options

    Delete a Single Message 1. Press > > Messaging. 2. Tap a thread containing the message you want to delete. 3. Touch and hold the message to display the Message options window. 4. Tap DELETE. 5. When prompted to confirm, tap DELETE. Delete Multiple Messages 1.
  • Page 72  Storage • Delete old messages: Automatically delete older messages when the set limits are reached. • Text message limit: Choose the maximum number of text messages to store in each conversation thread. • Multimedia message limit: Choose the maximum number of MMS messages to store in each conversation thread.

  • Page 73: Social Networking Accounts

    • Sound: Select a ringtone that is specific to new text and multimedia messages. Note that the ringtone briefly plays when selected. • Vibrate: Select this option if you want the phone to vibrate when a new text or multimedia message arrives. To restore the default settings, tap >...
  • Page 74 Search for Videos 1. On the YouTube screen, tap on the screen to open the search box. 2. Enter the keyword to search. Search results appear below the status bar. 3. Tap a video to watch it. Accounts and Messaging...

  • Page 75: Apps And Entertainment

    Apps and Entertainment All your phone’s features are accessible through the Apps list. Note: Available applications and services are subject to change at any time. Google Play Store App Google Play™ is your digital content destination to discover Android apps, books, movies, music, and much more on your phone and on the web.

  • Page 76: Request A Refund For A Paid App

    tap ACCEPT on this screen, you are responsible for the results of using this item on your phone. Request a Refund for a Paid App You may be able to get a refund if you return something you bought on Google Play. 1.

  • Page 77: Navigation

    4. When prompted, tap OK to remove the app from your phone. Navigation Your phone offers a number of location-based navigation programs to help you figure out where you are and get you where you’re going. Note: You may be asked or redirected to enable your phone's location features for using location-based apps, if you have not enabled them yet.
  • Page 78 Find Your Current Location Note: Don’t forget to set your location sources. On the Google Maps screen, tap . A blue circle indicates your current location on the map. This feature is available when the location setting is enabled. See Location Settings.

  • Page 79: Music

     The starting point is set to your current location as default. If you want to change the starting point, tap Your location, and type the new point in the Choose starting point field or tap a location from the available list. Tap Choose destination… and type your destination or select a destination from the list.
  • Page 80 Play Music 1. On the Music Player app, browse for the item you want to play. 2. Tap the item. The music starts to play on the Playback screen.  You may also tap next to the item, or touch and hold the item, and tap Play. 3.

  • Page 81: Play Music

    4. Type the name of your new playlist and tap SAVE. It is added to the Playlists tab. To add an item to an existing playlist: 1. On the Music Player app, browse for the item you want to add to the playlist. 2.

  • Page 82: Back Up Your Downloaded Music Files

     My Library: Your music is sorted by GENRES, ARTISTS, ALBUMS, and SONGS.  Shop: Launches the Google Play Music store.  Downloaded only: Allows you to show only the downloaded music on your device. Tap the switch to turn the feature on or off. Note: Tap Settings or Help &...

  • Page 83: Web And Data

    Web and Data Your phone’s data capabilities let you wirelessly access the Internet or your corporate network through a variety of connections including Wi-Fi, 4G LTE, 4G, EDGE, GPRS, and Virtual Private Networks (VPN). The following topics address your phone’s data connections and the built-in Web browser. Additional data-related features can be found in Accounts and Messaging,...

  • Page 84: Connect To A Different Wi-Fi Network

    2. Tap the wireless network that the phone is currently connected to. You will see a message box showing the Wi-Fi network name, status, speed, signal strength, and other details. Note: If you want to remove the phone’s wireless network settings, tap FORGET on this window. You need to enter the settings again if you want to connect to this wireless network.

  • Page 85: Virtual Private Networks (Vpn)

    Icon Description Your phone is connected to the 4G network. Your phone is connected to the EDGE network. Your phone is connected to the GPRS network. When the arrows are animated, your phone is transferring data (for example, when you are opening a Web page);...

  • Page 86: Add A Vpn Connection

    Add a VPN Connection Use the Wireless & networks settings menu to add a VPN connection to your phone. 1. Press > > Settings > More > VPN > Basic VPN. Note: You can also set up an advanced VPN connection by selecting Advanced VPN. 2.

  • Page 87: Browser

    Browser Your phone’s Web browser gives you full access to both mobile and traditional websites on the go using 4GLTE, 4G, EDGE, GPRS or Wi-Fi data connections. Launch the Web Browser Launching the browser is as easy as tapping an icon. ►...

  • Page 88: Browser Menu

    2. Bring them together (pinch) to zoom out. Go Back To go back one page: ► Press on your phone. Repeat this process to keep going back through your Web page history of recently visited pages. Go to a Specific Website 1.

  • Page 89: Select Text On A Web Page

    ● Request PC site: Allows you to assign the browser to display the current page in PC view (to closely mimic the display as it would appear on a Desktop computer). ● New tab: Opens a new tab. ● Save offline: Saves the Web page so you can read it later even when offline. ●...
  • Page 90 • Storage: Sets where to store downloaded data.  Privacy & security • Clear cache: Deletes all currently cached data. Tap OK to complete the process. • Clear history: Clears the browser navigation history. Tap OK to complete the process. •...

  • Page 91: Set The Browser Home Page

    • Enable plug-ins: Allows you to determine the way your phone handles program enhancements. Select from Always on, On demand, or Off. • Website settings: Allows you to manage advanced settings for individual websites. • View entire page: Provides an overview of the recently opened pages. •...

  • Page 92: Manage Bookmarks

     Other to enter a specific website address for your home page. Enter the address and tap OK. Manage Bookmarks Make browsing easier by setting up and using custom bookmarks. View Bookmarks 1. Press > > Browser. 2. From any open Web page, tap >...

  • Page 93: Mobile Hotspot

    2. Touch and hold an entry under the BOOKMARKS or HISTORY tab to display an onscreen popup menu. 3. Tap Set as homepage to assign the entry as your new homepage. Add a Bookmark to Your Home Screen 1. Press >...

  • Page 94: Tethering

    Mobile Hotspot Settings 1. Press > > Settings > More > Tethering & Mobile Hotspot > Mobile Hotspot settings. 2. Tap the following options to configure the necessary settings:  Configure Mobile Hotspot to modify the following options and tap SAVE. •...
  • Page 95 3. Pair your phone with a Bluetooth device. If they are already paired, establish their connection. Web and Data...

  • Page 96: Camera And Camcorder

    Camera and Camcorder You can use the camera or camcorder to take and share pictures and videos. Your phone comes with an 8.0 megapixel back camera and 2.0 megapixel front camera with an autofocus feature that lets you take sharp pictures and videos. Use the Camera App The following topics teach you how to take pictures and record videos.

  • Page 97: Take A Picture Or Record A Video

    ● Zoom Slider: Adjusts your zoom level. ● Thumbnail: Displays the thumbnail of the latest image. Tap to view and manage. ● Shutter Button: Takes a picture. ● Record Button: Records a video. ● Switch Button: Switches between the back camera and the front camera. ●...

  • Page 98: Camera And Camcorder Settings

    1. Tap the thumbnail image on the screen. 2. If options are displayed, select the desired application to view the image. 3. Tap Always to use the selected application all the time, or tap Just once to select the application for this once. To display options for the displayed image: ►...
  • Page 99 ● Mode: Select from Normal, Color effect, Continuous shooting, Panorama, Smile shutter, HDR, DSLR-style defocus, or Quick shot.  Normal: Takes a normal picture.  Color effect: Takes a picture with various types of color effects, such as Poster, Pencil, Sepia, Black & White, and more. ...

  • Page 100: View Pictures And Videos Using Gallery

     Brightness: Select Auto or Manual. Use the slider to set brightness when selecting Manual.  Contrast: Select Auto or Manual. Use the slider to set contrast when selecting Manual.  Image stabilization: Select On or Off.  Self-timer: Select from Off, 3 seconds, 5 seconds, or 10 seconds. ...

  • Page 101: Open Or Close Gallery

    Open or Close Gallery The Gallery app opens in the Albums view where your pictures and videos are organized by albums for easy viewing. Open the Gallery App 1. Press > > Gallery. 2. When you first open Gallery, you find that content has automatically been arranged in categories.

  • Page 102: View Pictures And Videos

    Close the Gallery App ► While in the Gallery screen, press View Pictures and Videos After selecting an album, you can browse through the pictures and videos of that album in grid view. Tap a picture or video to view. 1.

  • Page 103: Edit A Picture

     Details: Shows the details of the image.  Menu: Displays menus for the image. Available menus may vary: • Rename to rename the image. • Slideshow to start a slideshow of the images stored. • Set as to set the currently displayed image as a contact photo or wallpaper. Edit a Picture Your phone has a built in editing tool and you can alter your pictures easily.

  • Page 104: Share Pictures And Videos

     : Redoes an action. 4. When finished, tap SAVE. Share Pictures and Videos The Gallery application lets you send pictures and videos using email or multimedia messages. You can share pictures on your social networks and share videos on YouTube. You can also send them to another phone or your computer using Bluetooth.

  • Page 105: Send Pictures Or Videos Using Bluetooth

    For more information about multimedia messages, see Text and Multimedia Messaging. Send Pictures or Videos Using Bluetooth You can select several pictures, videos, or both and send them to another phone or your computer using Bluetooth. 1. Press > > Gallery. 2.
  • Page 106 5. Enter the prompted information such as title, description, and tags, and select a privacy option. 6. Tap Camera and Camcorder...

  • Page 107: Tools And Calendar

    Tools and Calendar Learn how to use many of your phone’s productivity-enhancing features. Calendar Use Calendar to create and manage events, meetings, and appointments. Your Calendar helps organize your time and reminds you of important events. Depending on your synchronization settings, your phone’s Calendar stays in sync with your Calendar on the Web, or the corporate calendar.

  • Page 108: Invite Guests To Your Calendar Event

    7. Enter email addresses to invite guests to your event and add the event descriptions. See Invite Guests to Your Calendar Event. 8. If the event occurs on a regular basis, tap the REPETITION field and set the frequency. 9. Set the event reminder time and select how you are notified. ...

  • Page 109: Calendar Event Alerts

    1. Open Calendar and create a new event. Tap the Calendar field and then select your account. See Add an Event to the Calendar. 2. Add details about the event such as date and time, location, and more. 3. In the GUESTS field, enter the email addresses of everyone you want to invite to the event.

  • Page 110: View Calendar Events

     Tap SNOOZE to postpone the event reminder for the set duration.  Tap DISMISS to dismiss the reminder.  Press to keep the reminder pending on the Notifications panel.  Tap the event name to access the edit screen of the event. See Edit Calendar Events.

  • Page 111: Edit Calendar Events

    ● Agenda: Agenda view shows a list of all your events in chronological order. ● Task: Task view shows a list of all your tasks in chronological order. Edit Calendar Events Edit your calendar events to keep your calendar up to date. 1.

  • Page 112: Synchronize Calendars With Your Phone

    Synchronize Calendars with Your Phone You can choose which Google Calendars to keep synchronized on your phone or which ones to stop synchronizing. Synchronize a Google Calendar 1. Press > > Settings > Google. 2. Tap the account you want to sync with. 3.

  • Page 113: Alarm

     Automatic home clock: Check to add a clock with your home time to the screen while traveling in a different time zone.  Home time zone: Select the time zone for your home time.  Silence after: Select the duration of the alarm to sound. ...

  • Page 114: Timer

    2. Tap on the alarm you want to delete. 3. Tap DELETE Timer You can use your phone as a countdown timer. 1. Press > > Clock > TIMER tab. 2. Set the countdown time and tap START to start the countdown. 3.

  • Page 115: World Clock

    World Clock The world clock lets you keep track of the current time in multiple cities around the globe. 1. Press > > Clock > WORLD CLOCK tab. 2. Tap to display the world clock list. 3. Tap the check box next to the city you want to display on the world clock screen. 4.

  • Page 116: Voice Services

    Play Audio Data 1. On the screen where you finished recording, tap – or – Press > > Sound Recorder > , and then tap a file. 2. The following options are available:  Use the playback slider to fast forward or rewind the recording. ...

  • Page 117: Voice Search

    Press > > Settings > Accessibility. 2. Tap Text-to-speech output. 3. The following options are available:  Preferred engine: Select your preferred engine. Tap to configure its settings.  Speech rate: Choose a comfortable speed of the spoken text.  Speech pitch: Choose a comfortable tone of the spoken text.

  • Page 118: Bluetooth

    3. Configure Eco settings. Tap the following items to place or clear a check mark in the adjacent checkbox:  MaxiMZR to limit the background data connection. Read the message and tap OK. • to select the apps to limit the connection of (choosing from Infrequently used apps or All apps) or to view the data usage information.

  • Page 119: Disconnect From A Bluetooth Device

    • Refresh to update the Available devices list. • Rename this device to rename your phone for Bluetooth access. • Show received files to view all files you have received via Bluetooth. • Save to to select the location to store the files to be received via Bluetooth. Disconnect from a Bluetooth Device You can manually disconnect or unpair from a Bluetooth device through the Bluetooth settings menu.

  • Page 120: Near Field Communication (Nfc) Technology

     Pictures and videos (in Gallery): On the Albums screen, tap an album. Touch and hold a picture or video to place a check mark on it. Tap multiple pictures and videos to select them. Tap > Bluetooth.  Contact: Display a contact and tap >...

  • Page 121: Turn Nfc On Or Off

    smartphones, and smart accessories. You can also use NFC technology to save, view, create, or change smart tags. To use NFC technology on your phone, your phone must be within approximately 0.78 in. (2 cm) of the NFC-enabled smartphone, smart accessory, or smart tag that you want to exchange information with.

  • Page 122: Dixim Player

    DiXiM Player ® DiXiM for Android is a useful application for sharing videos, music, and images across DLNA supported networked devices connected to your home network. Start the DiXiM Server 1. Press > > DiXiM Player. 2. Read a message and tap OK. –...

  • Page 123: Microsd Card

    2. Tap on the top left of the screen and tap Apps settings > DiXiM Server Settings. 3. Configure the following settings:  DiXiM Server to start or stop the DiXiM server.  Server Name to set your server name to be displayed on other DLNA devices. ...
  • Page 124 3. Press around the edges of the cover to the microSD card/SIM card slots to ensure that it is securely closed. Be sure all ports and covers are properly sealed to maintain the phone's Warning: waterproof capability. To remove a microSD card: 1.

  • Page 125: View The Microsd Card Memory

    3. Press around the edges of the cover to the microSD card/SIM card slots to ensure that it is securely closed. Warning: Be sure all ports and covers are properly sealed to maintain the phone's waterproof capability. Note: You can easily damage the microSD card by improper operation. Please be careful when inserting, removing, or handling the microSD card.

  • Page 126: Unmount The Microsd Card

    Note: The formatting procedure erases all the data on the microSD card, after which the files CANNOT be retrieved. To prevent the loss of important data, please check the contents before you format the card. Unmount the microSD Card Unmount the microSD card to prevent corrupting the data stored on it or damaging the microSD card.

  • Page 127: Settings

    Settings The following topics provide an overview of items you can change using your phone’s Settings menus. Wi-Fi Settings The Wi-Fi settings menu lets you turn Wi-Fi on or off, set up and connect to available Wi-Fi networks, and configure advanced Wi-Fi options. For more information about the Wi-Fi settings, see Wi-Fi.

  • Page 128: More Settings

    3. Drag the horizontal limit slider up or down to set the data usage limit. Tip: To set the data usage measuring cycle, tap the date range. Alert About Data Usage Your phone will warn you with an alert when the mobile data usage reaches a set level. 1.

  • Page 129: Default Sms App

    To turn Airplane Mode on or off in Settings: 1. Press > > Settings > More. 2. Tap the ON/OFF switch next to Airplane mode to turn it on or off. While in Airplane Mode, the status bar will display Default SMS App When your phone is installed with more than one SMS app, you can specify which one to use as default for sending and receiving SMS messages.
  • Page 130 2. Tap the ON/OFF switch next to your desired service to turn it on. International Data Roaming You can set your phone to use the data services while you are outside the U.S., Puerto Rico and U.S.V.I. The international data roaming charges will apply. 1.

  • Page 131: Emergency Alerts

    1. Press > > Settings > More > Cellular networks > Network operators. 2. Select an option:  Search networks: Searches available networks. Select the network you want to use from the available network list.  Choose automatically: Selects a preferred network automatically. Emergency Alerts Your phone is compatible with the federally supervised cell phone alert services to send out broadcast SMS messages for public warning.

  • Page 132: Display Settings

    Display Settings Adjusting your phone’s display settings not only helps you see what you want, but it can also help increase battery life. Brightness Adjust your screen’s brightness to suit your surroundings. 1. Press > > Settings > Display > Brightness level. 2.

  • Page 133: Font Size

     Photo Frame to display the images as a slide show. Tap next to them and select the images to display.  Photo Table to scatter the images one by one across the screen to make a collage. next to it and select the images to display. ...

  • Page 134: Display Battery Percentage

    Note: For more information about wireless display, see the documentation that comes with the Miracast-certified device you wish to use with your phone. Display Battery Percentage Set your phone to display the battery percentage on the status bar. 1. Press >...

  • Page 135: Vibrate Intensity

    Vibrate Intensity Configure the strength of vibration. 1. Press > > Settings > Sound & notification > Vibrate intensity. 2. Select Weak, Medium, or Strong. 3. Tap OK. Default Notification Ringtone Select a sound for notifications. 1. Press > > Settings >...

  • Page 136: When Device Is Locked

    When Device Is Locked Choose your notification settings when the device is locked. 1. Press > > Settings > Sound & notification > When device is locked. 2. Make your desired selection. Interruptions Settings The Interruptions feature lets you customize your notification sound settings. To manage when calls and notifications arrive: 1.

  • Page 137: Notification Access

    2. Under the "Downtime," set the following options:  Days: Select the days of the week you wish to allow priority notifications only.  Start time: Adjust the time you want downtime to begin.  End time: Adjust the time you want downtime to end. ...

  • Page 138: Sd Card

    SD Card The SD card options let you view the card’s size and available space, unmount the card for data protection, and format (erase) the SD card. See microSD Card. USB Storage The USB storage options are available when your phone is connected to an external device using a USB cable.

  • Page 139: Battery Settings

     Applications: View the power consumption of your apps. Tap CLOSE ALL APPS to close all apps that are currently used. Tap RESET MEMORY to clear cached data for all apps.  Connections: View the connection status of your device. You can turn off functions that are not in use by tapping the icon.

  • Page 140: Apps Settings

     USB tethering to use your phone to connect your computer to the Internet. Apps Settings This menu lets you view and manage the applications on your phone. 1. Press > > Settings > Apps. 2. Swipe the screen to the left to access the following tabs: ...

  • Page 141: Lock Screen Settings

    • High accuracy: Uses GPS, Wi-Fi, and cellular networks to determine your location. • Battery saving: Uses only Wi-Fi and cellular networks to determine your location. • Device only: Uses only GPS to determine your location. Lock Screen Settings The lock screen settings menus allow you to lock your phone's screen and enhance the security feature through various options.

  • Page 142: Make Pattern Visible

    5. You will be prompted to choose your backup PIN. See PIN. To unlock the screen with Pattern: ► Draw the pattern on the locked screen. Note: Clear the Make pattern visible check box if you do not want the unlock pattern to display on the screen when you draw it.

  • Page 143: Power Key Instantly Locks

    2. Select the delay time to lock the screen. Power Key Instantly Locks Activate the screen lock feature by pressing the Power/Lock key. 1. Press > > Settings > Lock screen. Tap the ON/OFF switch next to Power button instantly locks to turn it on or off.

  • Page 144: Security Settings

    Security Settings The security settings menus let you set encryption options, password visibility, administrator settings, and credential storage options. Encrypt & Decrypt Data You can encrypt the data in your phone and the SD card installed in your phone. You need to enter the PIN, pattern, or password for the screen lock for the operation.

  • Page 145: Set Up Sim Card Lock

    Set Up SIM Card Lock You can configure your SIM card lock settings. To lock the SIM card with a PIN: 1. Press > > Settings > Security > Set up SIM card lock. 2. Select the Lock SIM card check box. 3.

  • Page 146: Unknown Sources

    Unknown Sources Follow the steps below to allow installation of non-Play Store applications. 1. Press > > Settings > Security. 2. Tap the ON/OFF switch next to Unknown sources and then tap OK. Credential Storage These options let you control how your phone accesses and stores secure certificates, passwords, and other credentials.

  • Page 147: Screen Pinning

    Screen Pinning You can use screen pinning to keep the current screen in view until you unpin. 1. Press > > Settings > Security > Screen pinning. 2. Set the switch to on. 3. Open an app and go to the screen you want to pin. 4.

  • Page 148: Language & Input Settings

    3. Manage the settings or select an account. Language & Input Settings Your phone’s language and input settings let you select a language for the phone’s menus and keyboards, select and configure keyboard settings, configure speech input settings, and more. For details, see Enter Text.

  • Page 149: Google Keyboard Settings

    Google Keyboard Settings You can customize the Google Keyboard settings as you like. 1. On the Google Keyboard, touch and hold the key immediately left to the space key and tap Google Keyboard Settings. – or – Press > > Settings >...

  • Page 150: Google Voice Typing Settings

    • Long-press delay: Tap to set the time needed to select alternate characters. • Show complete trace: Check to display the complete Swype path. • Auto-Correction: Check to automatically correct mistyped words. • Check to automatically capitalize the first letter of Auto-Capitalization: sentence-initial words where available.

  • Page 151: Voice Input Settings

     Offline speech recognition: Allows you to download the speech recognition data for offline use.  Block offensive words: Allows you to hide recognized offensive text.  Bluetooth headset: Allows you to record audio through Bluetooth headset if available. Note: The settings available may vary depending on your phone and version of Android. Voice Input Settings You can configure the settings of the voice search feature.

  • Page 152: Network Settings Reset

    To set your backup and restore options: 1. Press > > Settings > Backup & reset. 2. Select your backup and restore options.  Back up my data: Check to back up your app data, Wi-Fi passwords, and other settings to Google servers. ...

  • Page 153: Date & Time Settings

    2. Read the factory data reset information, select the Erase SD card check box if necessary, and tap RESET PHONE. Enter the pattern, PIN, or password for screen lock, if required. See Screen Lock. 3. Tap ERASE EVERYTHING. Your phone will power down and reset itself, which may take up to 10 minutes.

  • Page 154: Vision

    TalkBack TalkBack provides spoken feedback to help visually impaired users. 1. Press > > Settings > Accessibility > TalkBack. 2. To turn it on, tap the OFF icon, read the confirmation message, and tap OK. 3. Tap SETTINGS to configure its settings. Note: When TalkBack is turned on, you need to double tap or slide with two fingers, instead of single tap or slide with one finger, to operate the touchscreen.

  • Page 155: Display

    1. Press > > Settings > Accessibility. 2. Tap the ON/OFF switch next to High contrast text to turn it on or off. Auto-Rotate Screen Your phone is capable of automatically changing the orientation of some onscreen content. 1. Press >...

  • Page 156: Hearing

    Hearing Configure the accessibility settings on hearing. Captions You can customize the language and the style of the displayed captions. 1. Press > > Settings > Accessibility > Captions. 2. When captions are enabled, you can configure the following settings: ...

  • Page 157: Others

    Others Configure other accessibility settings. Power Button Ends Call Use the Power/Lock key to end a call. 1. Press > > Settings > Accessibility. 2. Tap the ON/OFF switch next to Power button ends call to turn it on or off. Accessibility Shortcut With this feature on, you can quickly enable accessibility features.
  • Page 158 ► Press > > Settings > About phone. Settings...

  • Page 159: Notes

    All features, functionality, and other specifications, as well as the information contained in this guide, are based upon the latest available information and are believed to be accurate at the time of printing. Kyocera Communications, Inc. reserves the right to change or modify any information or specifications without notice or obligation.

  • Page 160: Copyright & Trademarks

    The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Kyocera Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. Swype and the Swype logos are registered trademarks or trademarks of Nuance Communications, Inc.
  • Page 161 ® ® DLNA , the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED are trademarks, service marks, or certification marks of the Digital Living Network Alliance. Copyright & Trademarks...
  • Page 162 Index Accessibility share pictures and videos, 95 captions, 146 turn on or off, 108 color adjustment, 145 Bookmarks, 82 invert colors, 145 add to Home screen, 83 large text, 144, 145 Browser, 77 magnification gestures, 144 Bookmarks, 82 mono audio, 146 Home page, 81 persistent alerts, 125 launch, 74...
  • Page 163 numbers with pauses, 28 save a phone number, 44 options, 32 share, 49 Plus (+) Code Dialing, 28 synchronize, 49 quick response, 39 Data services, 74 receive, 30 connection status and indicators, 74 recent calls (call log), 36 Data usage reject and send a message, 30 settings, 117 ringtone, 37...
  • Page 164 open, 91 Light sensor, 2 options, 92 Location share pictures and videos, 94 settings, 130 view pictures and videos, 92 Lock screen zoom on a picture, 92 settings, 131 Gmail Microphone access, 51 primary, 2 read and reply, 51 secondary, 2 send, 51 microSD card, 113 send pictures or videos, 94...
  • Page 165 restart, 6 unknown sources, 136 restore, 141 Settings, 117 turn off, 6 SIM card turn on, 6 insert, 3 Phone Calls lock, 135 Using Internet calling, 29 remove, 4 Phone number slot, 2 save to Contacts, 44 Slide, 10 Picture Sound view, 90 persistent alerts, 125...
  • Page 166 Send messages, 58 connect or disconnect, 76 Text Messaging and MMS install security certificates, 75 send pictures or videos, 94 prepare for a connection, 75 Text-to-speech, 106 Visual Voicemail, 7, 30 Timer, 104 review, 30 Touch and hold, 9 set up, 7 Touchscreen, 2 Voice input keyboards, 18...

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