Page 1 User Guide...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Get Started ..........................1 Your Phone at a Glance ....................1 Set Up Your Phone ......................4 Insert a SIM Card...................... 4 Remove a SIM Card ....................5 Insert and Charge the Battery................... 6 Charge the Battery Wirelessly .................. 8 Turn Your Phone On and Off ...................
Page 4 Kyocera Keyboard ....................29 Android Keyboard ....................36 Phone Calls .......................... 43 Make Phone Calls ......................43 Call Using the Phone Dialpad ................. 43 Call from Recent Calls .................... 45 Call from Contacts ....................46 Call Using a Speed Dial Number ................46 Call a Number in a Text Message ................
Page 5 Set Up Speed Dialing ....................57 Recent Calls ........................57 Call Settings ........................59 Assisted Dialing ...................... 59 TTY Mode ....................... 60 Contacts ..........................61 Add a Contact ........................ 64 Save a Phone Number ....................65 Edit a Contact ........................ 65 Add a Group Contact .....................
Page 6 Send an Email Message ..................80 Open a Draft Email ....................81 View and Reply to Email ..................81 Manage Your Email Inbox ..................82 General Email Settings ................... 83 Email Account Settings ................... 83 Delete an Email Account..................85 Text Messaging and MMS .....................
Page 7 Open an Installed App ..................102 Uninstall an App ....................103 Get Help with Google Play..................103 Navigation ........................104 Google Maps ......................104 Google Navigation ....................107 Google Latitude ....................108 Music ........................... 112 Open the Music Library..................112 Play Music ......................
Page 8 Browser ........................123 Launch Chrome ....................123 Learn to Navigate Chrome..................124 Chrome Menu ....................... 125 Select Text on a Web Page .................. 126 Adjust Chrome Settings ..................127 Create Bookmarks ....................129 Mobile Hotspot ...................... 130 Camera and Camcorder ..................... 132 Take Pictures .......................
Page 9 Send Pictures or Videos by Email/Gmail .............. 146 Send Pictures or Videos by Multimedia Message ..........146 Send Pictures or Videos Using Bluetooth ............. 147 Share Pictures and Videos on Google+ ............... 147 Share Pictures on Picasa ..................147 Share Videos on YouTube ..................148 Tools and Calendar......................
Page 10 Change the Phone Name ..................162 Connect a Bluetooth Headset or Car Kit............... 163 Reconnect a Headset or Car Kit ................164 Disconnect or Unpair from a Bluetooth Device ............. 164 Send and Receive Information Using Bluetooth ........... 165 Supported Bluetooth Profiles ................167 Near Field Communication (NFC) Technology ............
Page 11 MaxiMZR Settings ....................... 179 Data Usage Settings ....................179 Other Wireless and Networks Settings ................ 180 VPN Settings ......................180 Tethering & 4G Mobile Hotspot Settings ............... 181 NFC Settings ......................181 Mobile Networks Settings ..................181 Roaming Settings ....................181 Sound Settings ......................
Page 12 Auto-Rotate Screen ....................189 Sleep........................189 Font Size....................... 190 Lock Screen Weather ................... 190 Notification Tab ..................... 190 Display Battery Percentage .................. 190 Storage Settings ......................191 Battery Settings ......................192 Connectivity Settings ....................192 Apps Settings ......................193 Accounts Settings ......................193 Location Services Settings ..................
Page 13 Developer Options Settings ..................205 About Phone ........................ 205 Notes ..........................206 Copyright & Trademarks ..................... 207 Index ........................... 209 Table of Contents...
Page 15: Get Started
Get Started The following topics give you all the information you need to set up your phone and Verizon service the first time. Your Phone at a Glance The following illustration outlines your phone’s primary external features and buttons. < Front > <...
Page 16: Key Functions
< Sides > < Back > Camera Flash Back Camera Charger/ Lens Data Port Speaker Volume microSD Card Slot (Internal) SIM Card Slot (Internal) Key Functions ● LED Indicator displays a phone notification, charging status, or alert. Get Started...
Page 17 ● Touchscreen displays all the information needed to operate your phone. Use finger gestures to navigate and interact with items on the screen. ● Front Camera Lens takes pictures and records videos while facing the screen, and allows you to video conference. ●...
Page 18: Set Up Your Phone
Set Up Your Phone You must first insert your SIM card, and then insert and charge the battery to begin setting up your phone. Insert a SIM Card You must insert your SIM card to use your phone. 1. Place your fingernail in the opening and “pop” the cover off the phone. 2.
Page 19: Remove A Sim Card
Remove a SIM Card You can remove the SIM card to use with other compatible phones. 1. Turn off your phone. 2. Remove the back cover and the battery. 3. Push the top of the SIM card gently in the direction of the arrow with your finger, and pull out the card from the slot.
Page 20: Insert And Charge The Battery
Insert and Charge the Battery Follow the steps below to insert and charge the battery. 1. Insert the battery, making sure to align the gold contacts. Press down gently to secure the battery. 2. Replace the back cover, inserting the tabs at the top and pressing down the back cover, around the edges and center, to secure.
Page 21 4. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the charger, and then plug the charger into an electrical outlet. Fully charge before powering on phone. Get Started...
Page 22: Charge The Battery Wirelessly
Charge the Battery Wirelessly Your phone supports Qi and works with Qi-enabled chargers. Follow the steps below to charge the battery using a wireless charger. 1. Locate the charging area on your wireless charger by referring to the charger documentation. 2.
Page 23: Turn Your Phone On And Off
Turn Your Phone On and Off The instructions below explain how to turn your phone on and off. Turn Your Phone On ► Press and hold the Power/Lock key. Turn Your Phone Off 1. Press and hold the Power/Lock key to open the phone options menu. 2.
Page 24: Setup Wizard
195. Setup Wizard Your Hydro Elite has the Setup Wizard to set up your phone quickly and easily. When you turn on your phone for the first time, the Setup Wizard starts automatically. The Setup Wizard consists of the following sections: ●...
Page 25 Selecting Your Phone Mode You have the option to select from two different phone modes: Starter mode (beginner): Simplified and easier experience for the first time smartphone user. If selected, your Home screen will show as follows: Standard mode (experienced): General-standard experience for users who are familiar with Android.
Page 26: Syncing Your Contacts
If you did not make a selection, the default mode is Standard. For more information about Starter mode, see Starter Mode on page 15. You can always change mode later by tapping > Tools (Starter mode) or Apps (Standard mode) > Settings > Phone mode. Note: In this guide, the above steps to reach the Settings menu are shown in condensed form as Tools or Apps .
Page 27: Setup Voicemail
Setup Voicemail Your Hydro Elite comes with the Visual Voicemail application. Visual Voicemail allows you to manage your voicemail directly from your phone rather than calling in to your voicemail. Visual Voicemail displays a list of your messages and allows you to choose which message(s) to listen or delete.
Page 28: Phone Basics
Phone Mode Your Hydro Elite has two phone modes, Starter mode and Standard mode. Starter mode provides a simplified and easier experience for the first time smartphone user. Standard mode shows the familiar Android smartphone appearance.
Page 29: Starter Mode
Starter Mode Starter mode gives you a simple main Home screen. See Your Home Screen (Standard Mode) on page 22 for the Home screen of Standard mode. Status Bar Google Search Bar Help Play Store Tools Chrome Camera Contacts Messages Menu Alerts Phone...
Page 30 ● Phone: Opens the phone dialpad to make a call. See Phone Calls on page 43. ● Back: Lets you return to the previous screen, or close a dialog box, options menu, the Notifications panel, or onscreen keyboard. ● Home: Returns you to the home screen. ●...
Page 31 5. Read the tip and tap OK. If you don’t need to see this tip again, tap to check Don’t show me this again. 6. Tap an application or widget you want to add to an extended Home screen. Tip: to scroll up or down the list.
Page 32: Change Wallpaper
Move or Remove Items on the Extended Home Screens You can move or remove items added to the extended Home screens. ► Tap and hold the item you want to move or remove from an extended Home screen. ▪ To move the item, drag it to a new area and release it. Remove”...
Page 33: Smart Sonic Capability
Smart Sonic Capability The Smart Sonic receiver inside your phone transmits sound by way of vibrations throughout the entire area of the display screen. Adjust the position of the phone screen to your ear to find the best hearing point depending on the surrounding environment. Note: Do not cover the microphone during a call as it may compromise the hearing quality.
Page 34: Pinch And Spread
Swipe or Slide Flick To swipe or slide means Flicking the screen is similar to quickly drag your finger to swiping, except that you vertically or horizontally need to swipe your finger in across the screen. light, quick strokes. Pinch and Spread Pinch the screen using your thumb and forefinger to zoom out, or spread the screen to zoom in when viewing a picture or a Web page.
Page 35 Rotate For most screens, you can automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to landscape by turning the phone sideways. When entering text, you can turn the phone sideways to bring up a bigger keyboard. See Touchscreen Keyboards on page 28. Note: The Auto-rotate screen check box needs to be selected for the screen orientation to automatically change.
Page 36: Your Home Screen (Standard Mode)
Your Home Screen (Standard Mode) 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, wallpapers and more. This section describes the Home screen of Standard mode. Starter Mode on page 15 for the Home screen of Starter mode.
Page 37: Extended Home Screens
● Home: Returns you to the home screen. ● Recent Apps: Opens the recently used applications window. ● Favorites Tray: Contains up to five icons and appears on every Home screen. You can customize these icons except the application launcher icon in the center of the tray. ●...
Page 38: Customize The Home Screen
Access the Extended Home Screens ► Tap and then swipe across the screen to move from the main Home screen to an extended Home screen. – or – On the Screen Position Indicator, tap to access the main Home screen, or tap to access each extended Home screen.
Page 39: Favorites Tray
2. Slide the APPS or WIDGETS screens to find the item you want to add to the Home screen. 3. Tap and hold an app icon or a widget and move your finger to find the place to add it to.
Page 40: Status Bar
4. Tap Unnamed Folder. The keyboard opens and you can name the folder. To rename it, tap the name. Change Wallpaper 1. Tap and hold an empty area on the Home screen. 2. Select one of the following options: Gallery: Select to use saved or taken pictures on your phone. Tap to select a ▪...
Page 41 To open the Notifications panel: ► Slide the status bar down to the bottom of the touchscreen. Power Control Bar If the feature symbol is in blue, the feature is enabled. Wi-Fi settings and USB connectivity can be managed from this screen. Tap to open the settings menu.
Page 42: Enter Text
The methods available include: ● Kyocera keyboard lets you use QWERTY keyboard and Phone keypad to enter text. Kyocera Keyboard on page 29.
Page 43: Kyocera Keyboard
Kyocera Keyboard Kyocera keyboard provides you QWERTY keyboard and Phone keypad, and you can choose which to use in both Starter and Standard modes. The Phone keypad displays in a phone-like keypad style and is convenient for users who are used to such a typing system.
Page 44 Note: Key appearance may vary depending on the selected application or text field. QWERTY keyboard in Kyocera keyboard lets you enter words by drawing a path from letter to letter in one continuous motion. You can disable or enable this Glide option in the Kyocera keyboard settings. See Kyocera Keyboard Settings on page 34.
Page 45: Key Description
Some of the keys on Kyocera keyboard are given below: Description Text mode: Tap to toggle between the Alphabet keyboard and Number & Symbol keyboard. Quick settings: Tap to access the Kyocera keyboard menu. See Quick Settings Key on page 32.
Page 46 Hide suggestion bar to disable the suggestion for typing. To show the suggestion bar again, tap again and tap Show suggestion bar. ▪ Settings to show the Kyocera keyboard settings menu. ▪ Clipboard to copy and paste texts. See Copy and Paste Text on Kyocera Keyboard on page 33.
Page 47 ▪ Copy and Paste Text on Kyocera Keyboard Copying and pasting text is very convenient on Kyocera keyboard. To copy and paste or cut text: 1. While the text box containing the text that you want to copy or cut is displayed, >...
Page 48 My Dictionary Kyocera keyboard automatically learns new characters or words you type and stores them in My Dictionary. They will be used for input suggestions. on Kyocera keyboard, and then tap Settings. 1. Tap 2. Tap My Dictionary. Your newly typed texts or words are displayed.
Page 49 Speak on words: Check to hear words spoken aloud when they are typed or ▪ selected from the suggestion bar. ▪ Calibration: Tap to calibrate Kyocera keyboard. Help: Tap to show the useful tips on using Kyocera keyboard. ▪ Phone Basics...
Page 50: Android Keyboard
Android Keyboard The Android keyboard offers a traditional QWERTY keyboard setup for entering text by tapping keys (like on a computer), along with enhancements and options that allow you to enter text faster and more accurately, such as continuous key input, personalized usage dictionaries, and more.
Page 51 Some of the keys on the Android 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 & Symbol keyboard.
Page 52: Google Voice Typing
▪ You can select the caps lock by double-tapping to make all letters in a word uppercase. ▪ (Caps Lock) to enter all letters in a word uppercase. ▪ In Number & Symbol mode, tap to display more symbols. ▪ Some keys have alternate characters.
Page 53: Android Keyboard Settings
2. If you see Speak now, say the text you wish to enter into the microphone. If you see Tap to pause, Google Voice Typing recognizes your voice. 3. Confirm the text you wish to enter is displayed. Tap the microphone icon again to continue entering.
Page 54: Copy And Paste Text
Tip: Tap and hold the microphone icon on the Android keyboard and release it. Input options are displayed and Android keyboard settings can be selected. 3. Choose from the following options. ▪ Input languages: Tap to select the input language. The dictionary for the selected language will be enabled.
Page 55 Tabs Tip: or SELECT ALL to select all the text. 3. Tap to copy the selected text. 4. Open the application into which you want to paste the text. 5. Tap and hold the text box where you want to paste the text to, and tap PASTE. ▪...
Page 56 To copy a URL: 1. To copy a URL, tap and hold the URL to display the options menu. 2. Tap . If you copy a URL contained in a text or multimedia message, tap Copy text in the options menu. 3.
Page 57: Phone Calls
Phone Calls With the Verizon network and your phone’s calling features, you can enjoy clear phone calls across the country. Note: Some instructions to perform tasks in this section assumes you use your phone in Standard mode. Make Phone Calls There are several convenient ways to place calls from your phone.
Page 58 Phone dialpad Screen in Starter mode Dialpad Tab Recent Calls Tab Tap to open the dialpad, and then Tap to open the Recent calls list. tap the keys on the phone dialpad Tap an entry to call. to enter a phone number. Phonebook Tab Tap to open the phonebook (Contacts), and then tap an...
Page 59: Call From Recent Calls
Phone dialpad Screen in Standard mode Dialpad Tab Recent Calls Tab Tap to open the dialpad, and then Tap to open the Recent calls list. tap the keys on the phone dialpad Tap an entry to call. to enter a phone number. Phonebook Tab Tap to open the phonebook (Contacts), and then tap an...
Page 60: Call From Contacts
2. Tap the Recent calls tab (Starter mode) or (Standard mode) to display the Recent calls list. 3. Select an entry from the list and tap – or – Tap the phone icon next to the number or contact to place a call. ▪...
Page 61: Call A Number In A Text Message
Call a Number in a Text Message While viewing a text message, you can place a call to a number that is in the body of the message. 1. Tap > Messages > Messaging. – or – > Apps > Messaging. 2.
Page 62: Call Numbers With Pauses
When you place an emergency 911 call, the GPS feature of your phone seeks information to calculate your approximate location. Depending on several variables, including availability and access to satellite signals, it may take up to 30 seconds or more to determine and report your approximate location.
Page 63: 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 64: Visual Voicemail
Visual Voicemail Your Hydro Elite comes with the Visual Voicemail application. Visual Voicemail allows you to manage your voicemail directly from your phone rather than calling to your voicemail mailbox. Visual Voicemail displays a list of your messages and allows you to choose which message(s) to listen to or delete.
Page 65: Compose And Send A Voice Message Using Visual Voicemail
Forward to forward the message. • • Save a copy to save a copy of the message. Mark Heard to mark the message as heard. • • Add to contacts to store the sender information to Contacts. Add Note to add a note to the message. •...
Page 66: Configure Visual Voicemail Settings
Configure Visual Voicemail Settings The Visual Voicemail settings menu lets you access settings for notifications, pictures, greetings, and more. 1. Tap > Messages > Voicemail. – or – > Apps > Voicemail. 2. Tap > Settings and select an option to change its settings: ▪...
Page 67: Retrieve Your Voicemail Messages
● By displaying within the Notifications area of the Status bar when one or more new voicemail messages are received. The figure is the number of new messages. This icon means you have ten new unheard messages. Retrieve Your Voicemail Messages You can review your messages directly from your wireless phone (using either traditional voicemail or Visual Voicemail) or from any other touch-tone phone.
Page 68 ● Add call: Tap to initiate a 3-way call. ● End call: End the current call. ● Dialpad/Hide: Toggle the appearance of the onscreen dialpad to enter additional numbers such as an extension or access code. ▪ For example: When you call your bank’s 800 number, use your dialpad to enter your account number and PIN.
Page 69: Caller Name Id
Caller Name ID Caller Name ID identifies a caller before you answer the phone by displaying the number of the incoming call. If you do not want your number displayed when you make a call, follow these steps. 1. Tap >...
Page 70: Call Forwarding
2. Once you have established the connection, tap Add call, and dial the second number (or place the call from Logs or Contacts). This puts the first caller on hold and dials the second number. 3. When you’re connected to the second party, tap Merge calls. Your conference call is now in session.
Page 71: Set Up Speed Dialing
Set Up Speed Dialing You can store up to 98 numbers in your phone’s speed dial memory. To assign a speed dial number to a contact: 1. Tap > > 2. Tap > Speed dial setup. 3. Tap Add speed dial next to the location number you want to assign a number to. 4.
Page 72: Recent Calls Options
2. Tap the Recent calls tab (Starter mode) or (Standard mode) to display the Recent calls list. ▪ You can determine if an entry was an incoming, outgoing, or a missed call from the icons shown below. = Incoming Call = Outgoing Call = Missed Call Recent Calls Options...
Page 73: Call Settings
Call Settings Your phone’s Call settings menu lets you configure your voicemail options and a number of other settings for the phone application. Assisted Dialing Assisted dialing allows easy dialing of international calls while roaming in another countries. Your default reference country is set to the United States. If you need to change the settings, at the right of the country name.
Page 74: Tty Mode
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. Your phone is compatible with select TTY devices. Please check with the manufacturer of your TTY device to ensure that it supports digital wireless transmission.
Page 75: Contacts
Contacts To open Contacts and see your contacts list, tap > Contacts in Starter mode or tap > Apps > Contacts in Standard mode. Tip: First time you open Contacts, the tip for creating a new contact will be displayed. Read the tip and tap OK to close it.
Page 76: Contacts List Options
Add contact: Tap to add a contact. See ● Add a Contact on page 64. ● New group: Tap to add a group contact. See Add a Group Contact page 69. Search: Tap to search a contact. ● ● Options: Tap to display the contacts list options. See next article. Scroll through the list to view all your contacts.
Page 77 Display Options Select which contacts to be displayed on Contacts. > Contacts > 1. Tap – or – > Apps > Contacts > 2. Tap > Contacts to display. 3. Select an option: ▪ All contacts: Displays all the contacts you save. Backup Assistant Plus: Displays contacts synced to the Backup Assistant Plus ▪...
Page 78: Add A Contact
Add a Contact Enter details such as name, phone numbers, email addresses, mailing addresses, and more. 1. Tap > Contacts > – or – > Apps > Contacts > 2. Tap to add a contact. 3. Use the keyboard to enter as much information as you want. ▪...
Page 79: Save A Phone Number
Save a Phone Number You can save a phone number to Contacts directly from the phone dialpad. 1. Tap > > 2. Enter a phone number and tap > Add to contacts. 3. To add the number to an existing contact, tap the contact, select a number type for the new number, and then tap OK.
Page 80: Assign A New Picture To A Contact
Assign a Stored Picture to a Contact Follow the instructions to assign a picture stored in your phone’s internal memory or SD card to a contact. > Contacts > 1. Tap – or – > Apps > Contacts > 2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap >...
Page 81: Assign A Ringtone To A Contact
▪ You may be prompted to size the picture for use with contacts. 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 OK. 6.
Page 82: Delete A Contact
Add a Contact to Favorites The Favorites tab of the Phone menu is a listing that can help you quickly access your most used or preferred contacts entries. > Contacts > 1. Tap – or – > Apps > Contacts > 2.
Page 83: Add A Group Contact
Add a Group Contact Create a group contact with your individual contact entries in Contacts. Note: In order to create a group contact, you may first sync your phone with a Google or corporate account. See Synchronize Contacts on page 71 for instructions on how to sync your phone to an account.
Page 84: Ice (In Case Of Emergency)
3. The following options are available: ▪ Tap the group’s name to rename it. or Add new to add an entry to the group. ▪ ▪ next to the entry you want to remove from the group. 4. Tap or SAVE. Delete a Group Contact 1.
Page 85: Synchronize Contacts
To change or remove an ICE contact: 1. Tap > Contacts > – or – > Apps > Contacts > 2. Tap In case of emergency. 3. Tap or tap > Edit. 4. Tap the contact to replace and tap Change to select another contact. Select a new contact from the displayed list and tap or SAVE.
Page 86: Synchronize Your Account
Synchronize Your Account Syncing data from your managed accounts lets you add and manage new or existing contacts from your online or remote accounts to your phone. Prior to syncing, you must have an active Google or corporate account with associated contacts, and be signed into your account with the phone.
Page 87 Gmail to send the information as a Gmail attachment. See ▪ Send a Gmail Message on page 77. ▪ Messaging to send the information as an attachment in a text message. See Text Messaging and MMS on page 85. Contacts...
Page 88: Accounts And Messaging
Accounts and Messaging With Verizon 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, social networking accounts, and Google Talk. Gmail / Google You will need a Google Account to access several phone features such as Gmail, Google Maps, Google Talk, and the Google Play Store applications.
Page 89: Sign In To Your Google Account
3. Enter your First name and Last name, and then tap 4. Enter a desired email address, and then tap 5. When prompted, enter and reenter a password and tap 6. Create a security question and answer Note: When setting up a new Google Account, either on your phone or online, you will be prompted to add a secondary email address.
Page 90: Access Gmail
2. Tap Existing. 3. Enter your Gmail username and password, and then tap 4. Read the message, and tap OK. 5. Select if you join Google+ now. 6. Select if you save your credit card information now to enable purchases at Google Play Store.
Page 91: Send A Gmail Message
Send a Gmail Message Use your phone to send Gmail messages. 1. Tap > Menu or Apps > Gmail. 2. In the inbox, tap 3. Enter the message recipient’s email address in the To field. If you are sending the email message to several recipients, separate the email addresses with a comma.
Page 92: Email
3. To reply to or forward a message: ▪ to reply to the message. ▪ > Reply all to reply to all recipients. > Forward to forward the message. ▪ 4. After composing your message, tap Email Use the Mail application to send and receive email from your webmail or other accounts, using POP3 or IMAP, or access your Exchange ActiveSync account for your corporate email needs.
Page 93: Add A Corporate Account
Add a Corporate Account If you synchronize your phone with your corporate account, you can read, manage, and send email in the same easy way as with a POP3/IMAP account. However, you can also access some powerful Exchange features. > Messages > Email. 1.
Page 94: Send An Email Message
8. Configure your Inbox checking frequency, Days to sync (days to synchronize between your phone and server), and activate any other email settings, then tap Next. Note: Signal interruptions or incorrect user name or password information can cause completion issues. 9.
Page 95: Open A Draft Email
Tip: If you want to send a CC or a BCC of the email to other recipients, tap > Add Cc/Bcc. 4. Enter the subject, and then compose your message. 5. To add an attachment, tap > Attach file, and choose from the following options: Pictures: Select photos.
Page 96: Manage Your Email Inbox
3. To reply to the message with a single recipient, tap – or – > Reply all, or tap To reply to the message with multiple recipients, tap > Reply all. 4. When finished composing, tap to send the message. Manage Your Email Inbox Your email inbox provides management options for viewing, sorting, and deleting your email messages.
Page 97: General Email Settings
General Email Settings You can edit the general settings of your email. 1. Tap > Messages > Email, tap an account, and then tap – or – > Apps > Email > > Settings. 2. Tap General: Auto-advance: Choose which screen to show after you delete a message. ▪...
Page 98 Quick responses: Edit the text you frequently insert when composing emails. ▪ ▪ Inbox view: Select how the inbox is displayed from Normal view and Conversation view. (Available only to corporate accounts.) Default account: Check to assign this account as the default email used for ▪...
Page 99: Delete An Email Account
Outgoing settings: Adjust the outgoing email parameters, such as username, ▪ password, and other outgoing connection parameters (ex: SMTP server). (This option is not available to corporate accounts.) ▪ Out of office settings: Set your current status and your message to reply automatically while you are out of the office.
Page 100 2. On the Messaging screen, tap . The Compose screen opens. 3. Fill in one or more recipients. You can: ▪ Enter phone numbers or email addresses in the To field. If you’re sending the message to several recipients, separate the phone numbers or email addresses with a comma.
Page 101: Send A Multimedia Message (Mms)
Individual messages: Like “Bcc”, recipients can not see anyone on the “To” list ▪ and can reply only to you. 5. Tap Type message and then start composing your message. Note: If you set both your callback number and signature, Type message is not displayed. Please tap the empty text entry field.
Page 102: Create A Slideshow
4. Tap Type message and then start composing your message. Note: If you set both your callback number and signature, Type message is not displayed. Please tap the empty text entry field. See Send Messages Settings on page 93. 5. Tap and select from the following file attachments: Pictures: Open Gallery to attach a photo from your storage card.
Page 103: Save And Resume A Draft Message
▪ Tap the text field below the image to enter a caption for the picture. ▪ Tap Preview (to preview the slide), Replace picture (to delete the currently selected picture), Remove slide, or tap > Add music, Add slide, Duration, or Layout. ▪...
Page 104: Managing Message Conversations
To open the message, slide the status bar down to open the Notifications panel. Tap the new message to open and read it. For information on reading and replying to messages, see next article. Managing Message Conversations Text and multimedia messages that are sent to and received from a contact (or a number) are grouped into conversations or message threads in the Messaging screen.
Page 105: Reply To A Message
Note: When Auto-retrieve in MMS settings is disabled, only the message header is downloaded. To download the entire message, tap the Download button at the right side of the message. For details, see Text and MMS Options on page 92. Reply to a Message 1.
Page 106: Text And Mms Options
2. From the options menu, tap Delete. 3. When prompted to confirm, tap Delete. View Contact Information from a Message When you have received a message from someone in your stored contacts, you can tap the contact’s picture or icon in the message thread to open a menu of options. Depending on the stored contact information, you can view the contact details, phone or send an email message to the contact, and more.
Page 107 Presidential: Receives an emergency presidential alert. (Presidential is always ▪ grayed out [not selectable] and cannot be excluded.) ▪ Extreme alert: Select this option if you want to receive emergency alerts in an extreme emergency situation (an extraordinary threat to life or property). ▪...
Page 108: Social Networking Accounts
Restore Settings ● Restore default settings: Restores the settings to original state. In Standard mode, tap in the messaging settings screen to see this option menu. Notifications Settings ● Notifications: Select this option if you want to receive a notification in the status bar when a new text or multimedia message arrives.
Page 109: Google Talk
Search for Videos 1. On the YouTube screen, tap at the upper right of 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. Google Talk Google Talk is the instant messaging program provided by Google.
Page 110: Respond To An Invitation
Add New Friends You can add only people who have a Google Account. 1. On the friends list screen, tap 2. Enter the Google Talk ID or the Gmail address of the person you want to add. 3. Tap DONE. Respond to an Invitation On the friends list screen, tap Chat invitation.
Page 111: Manage Your Friends
Close a Chat ► On a chat screen, tap > End chat. – or – > End all chats. All the chats will be closed. On the friends list screen, tap Manage Your Friends Friends on the friends list screen are sorted according to their online status and are listed alphabetically.
Page 112: Mobile Indicators
Mobile Indicators Mobile indicators allow you to check your friend’s device. Check Friends’ Devices You can see which phones your friends are using to chat in Google Talk. ● If “On mobile device” appears under your friend’s name, it indicates that your friend is using an Android phone.
Page 113 Invitation notifications: Select to show a notification in the status bar when ▪ someone invites you to become a friend. ▪ IM notifications: Select whether to open a dialog, show a notification, or do nothing when a new instant message is received. ▪...
Page 114: 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 115: Create A Google Wallet Account
5. Tap INSTALL (for free applications) or the price button (for paid applications). Note: You need a Google Wallet account to purchase items on Google Play. See Create a Google Wallet Account on page 101 to set up a Google Wallet account if you do not have one.
Page 116: Request A Refund For A Paid App
Request a Refund for a Paid App If you are not satisfied with an app, you can ask for a refund within 15 minutes of the purchase, unless otherwise stated by the app developer. Your credit card is not charged and the app is uninstalled from your phone.
Page 117: Uninstall An App
4. Tap OPEN. Uninstall an App You can uninstall any app that you have downloaded and installed from the Google Play Store app. 1. Tap > Play Store. – or – > Apps > Play Store. 2. Tap > My apps. 3.
Page 118: Navigation
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. Google Maps Use the Google Maps app to determine your location, find directions, browse local businesses and attractions, rate and review places, and more. Enable Location Services on Your Phone Before using any location-based services, you must enable your phone’s GPS location feature.
Page 119 Drag or flick the map to move in any direction. Pinch to zoom in or out. Double-tap to zoom in. Tap to open menu option Tap to search places. Tap to add layers. Tap to show places. Tap to open Directions. Note: The Google Maps screen shots and options shown above may vary depending on the version installed on your phone.
Page 120: Get Directions
Tip: to search by speaking the location you are searching. 3. Tap . A callout label appears on the map to indicate the location. 4. Tap the callout to open the menu for the location. Add Map Layers Layers allow you to view locations and additional info overlaid on the map. To access layers, tap while in the Maps screen.
Page 121: Google Navigation
▪ The starting point is set to your current location as default. Tap to change your starting point place. ▪ Tap End point: and type your destination or tap to select the destination from the list. 3. Select the way to get to the destination (by car, by public transit, by bike, or by foot). 4.
Page 122: Google Latitude
Google Latitude Google Latitude™ user location service lets you and your friends share locations and status messages with each other. It also lets you send instant messages and emails, make phone calls, and get directions to your friends’ locations. Your location is not shared automatically. You must join Latitude, and then invite your friends to view your location or accept their invitations.
Page 123: Accept An Invitation
Invite Friends To share your location with friends and request to see their locations: 1. In Latitude, tap 2. Choose how to add friends: ▪ Select from Contacts: Select any number of friends from contacts. ▪ Add via email address: Enter an email address and tap Add friends. 3.
Page 124: Connect With Your Friends
To see your friend’s profile and connect with him or her, tap the photo. This will display your friend’s name, and then tap the balloon right above his or her icon. List View: To show a list of your friends, in Google Maps, tap FRIENDS LIST. To see a friend’s profile and connect with him or her, select your friend’s name from the list.
Page 125 2. Tap > Latitude. 3. Tap your own name, and then tap Location settings. – or – > Settings > Location settings. 4. Set the following options to your preferences. ▪ Location reporting: Let Latitude detect and update your location as you move. The update frequency is determined by several factors, such as how recently your location has been changed.
Page 126: Music
Music The Play Music app plays digital audio files saved on the storage card. You need to copy music files to your storage card first to use the Music application. See Use the Phone’s microSD Card as a USB Drive on page 173 for more details on copying files.
Page 127 Now Playing Screen Options Search Tap to display the Now Playing queue. Now Playing queue Slider Elapsed time Total time Shuffle button Repeat button Playback controls Tap to display Options. Note: The Play Music screen shots and options shown above may vary depending on the version installed on your phone.
Page 128: Search For Music In The Music Library
While using the Music application you can tap the triangular menu button next to any song, album, artist, or playlist to view additional options. These options may vary depending on the music data. ● Play to play the song. ● Play next to play the song next. ●...
Page 129: Use Playlists
Add an Item to the Queue 1. Open the Music library and identify the item you want to add to the queue. 2. Tap next to the item and tap Add to queue. Remove an Item from the Queue 1. On the Now Playing queue screen, identify the item you want to remove from the queue.
Page 130 4. Type the name of your new playlist and tap OK. After you save the playlist, it’s added to the Playlists library. Add an Item to an Existing Playlist 1. Open the Music library and browse for the song that you want to add to the playlist. 2.
Page 131: Back Up Your Downloaded Music Files
Back Up Your Downloaded Music Files Verizon recommends you back up your downloaded music files to your computer. Although the downloaded files can only be played on your phone and on your account, backing them up to your computer lets you access the files in case your microSD card is lost or damaged, or if you install a new microSD card.
Page 132: 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, Verizon 4G LTE, 3G, 2G, 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 133: Check The Wireless Network Status
Depending on the network type and its security settings, you may also need to enter more information or choose a security certificate. When your phone is connected to a wireless network, the Wi-Fi icon ( ) appears in the status bar and tells you the approximate signal strength. (The above icon indicates maximum signal strength.) Note: The next time your phone connects to a previously accessed secured wireless network, you will not be prompted to enter the password again, unless you reset your...
Page 134: Data Services
> Apps > Settings > Wi-Fi. ▪ Detected Wi-Fi networks are displayed in the Wi-Fi networks section. To manually scan for available Wi-Fi networks, tap > Scan. 2. Tap another Wi-Fi network to connect to it. Note: If the wireless network you want to connect to is not in the list of detected networks, .
Page 135: Virtual Private Networks (Vpn)
Your phone is connected to the EDGE network. Your phone is connected to the GPRS network. Your phone is connected to the HSPA network. Your phone is connected to the 3G network. Your phone is connected to the high-speed Verizon 4G LTE network. When the arrows are animated, your phone is transferring data (for example, when you are opening a Web page);...
Page 136: Install Security Certificates
Install Security Certificates Your network administrator may instruct you to download and install security certificates to connect to the network. 1. Download and install the certificates needed to access your local network into a microSD card. Your network administrator can tell you how to do this. 2.
Page 137: Browser
Connect to a VPN 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Wireless & networks > VPN. – or – > Apps > Settings > More… > VPN. 2. In the VPNs section, tap the VPN that you want to connect to. 3.
Page 138: Learn To Navigate Chrome
Learn to Navigate Chrome Navigating through menus and websites during a data session is easy once you have learned a few basics. Scrolling As with other parts of your phone’s menu, you’ll have to drag up and down to see everything on some websites.
Page 139: Chrome Menu
Go Back To go back one page: ► Tap Back 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. Tap the Address field (top of the browser window) and enter a new Web address. ▪...
Page 140: Select Text On A Web Page
● New Incognito tab: Opens a new incognito page. Those pages you view in incognito tab will not appear in your browser history or search history, and they will not leave other traces, like cookies, on your phone after you close all open incognito tabs. Any bookmarks you create will be preserved.
Page 141: Adjust Chrome Settings
Tabs Tip: to select all the text on the Web page. 3. Select an option: ▪ to copy the selected text. ▪ to share the selected text via Bluetooth, Gmail, or messaging, etc. ▪ to launch a Web search for the selected text. Adjust Chrome Settings You can control many of the settings for your Chrome through the settings menu.
Page 142 Save passwords: Saves your password. • ▪ ADVANCED Privacy • ▪ Navigation error suggestions: Shows suggestions for alternatives when a web address does not resolve or a connection cannot be made. Check to enable. ▪ Search and URL suggestions: Uses a predication service to show related queries and popular websites as you type in the address bar.
Page 143: Create Bookmarks
Bandwidth management ▪ • Preload webpages: Selects when to preload webpages. Displays images on Web pages. ▪ Developer tools: These are menu for developers. Leave the settings as they are, if you do not find any specific reason to change them. Create Bookmarks Make browsing easier by setting up and using custom bookmarks.
Page 144: Mobile Hotspot
Mobile Hotspot Mobile Hotspot allows you to turn your phone into a Wi-Fi hotspot. The feature works best when used in conjunction with 4G data services (although 3G service can also be used). Set Up Mobile Hotspot 1. Tap > Menu or Apps >...
Page 145 2. Scan for Wi-Fi networks from the device and select your phone hotspot from the network list. 3. Select this device and follow your onscreen instructions to enter the passkey (provided on the Mobile Hotspot page). 4. Launch your Web browser to confirm that you have an Internet connection. When Mobile Hotspot is active and is ready to share its connection, the hotspot icon appears on the status bar.
Page 146: Camera And Camcorder
Camera and Camcorder You can use the camera or camcorder to take and share pictures and videos. Your phone comes with a 8.0 megapixel main camera and 1.3 megapixel back camera with an autofocus feature that lets you take sharp pictures and videos. Take Pictures The following topics teach you how to take pictures with your phone’s camera.
Page 147: Camera Viewfinder Screen
Camera Viewfinder Screen The Viewfinder screen lets you view your subject and access camera controls and options. Battery Icon Menu Button Zoom Slider Focus Area Shutter Button Thumbnail Switch Button Storage Area ● Menu Button: Opens the following buttons. Tap this button again to hide them. ▪...
Page 148: Take A Picture
● Shutter Button: Takes a picture. ● Thumbnail: Displays the thumbnail of the latest image. Tap to open Gallery to view and manage. ● Storage Area: Displays where the pictures you take will be saved (microSD Phone Take a Picture You can take high-resolution pictures using your phone’s camera.
Page 149: Review Screen
Review Screen After taking a picture or video, tap the thumbnail image to see the item in the review screen. From there, you can instantly share your photos or videos (see Share Pictures and Videos on page 146) or tap the Gallery icon to edit your photos or replay your videos (see View Pictures and Videos on page 141).
Page 150: Record Videos
Rotate left/Rotate right: Rotates the picture. ▪ ▪ Crop: Crops the picture. See Crop a Picture on page 145. Set picture as: Sets the picture as the contact photo or wallpaper. ▪ ▪ Details: Shows the details of the picture. Record Videos The following topics teach you how to record videos with your phone’s camcorder.
Page 151: Record Videos
● Menu Button: Opens the following buttons. Tap this button again to hide them. ▪ Switch View Button: Switches between the back camera lens and the front- facing camera lens (for self-portraits, video chatting, etc.). Settings Button: Displays the video settings menu. For more information, see ▪...
Page 152: Camera And Camcorder Settings
▪ to change the camcorder settings as desired. See Camera and Camcorder Settings on page 138. ▪ to choose to turn the light on. 3. Frame your subject on the screen. 4. Tap to start recording. 5. Tap to stop recording. 6.
Page 153 ● Picture mode: Select from Normal, Color effect, Multi-shot, Smile shutter, or HDR (camera mode only). ▪ Normal: Takes a normal picture. ▪ Color effect: Takes a picture with various types of color effects, such as Comic, Black & White, Sepia, Poster, Lighten, Fisheye Lens, Nostalgy, or Pencil Sketch.
Page 154: View Pictures And Videos Using Gallery
● Audio recording: Select if you record sound with videos (camcorder mode only). Note: If you select items other than Auto for Scene mode, you cannot select Flash Button, Focus settings, Auto exposure, Brightness, and White balance. View Pictures and Videos Using Gallery Using the Gallery application, you can view pictures and watch videos that you’ve taken with your phone’s camera, downloaded, or copied onto your microSD card or phone’s internal memory.
Page 155: View Pictures And Videos
Photos or videos you took with the internal camera are stored in 100KYCRA album. The number before “KYCRA” may vary. Folders in your storage card or phone memory that contain pictures and videos will also be treated as albums. The actual folder names will be used as the album names. If you have downloaded any pictures or videos, these will be placed in the Download album.
Page 156: Zoom In Or Out On A Picture
or Apps > Menu > Gallery and tap an album. 1. Tap The name of the album Options Tap to go back to the Tap to display the pictures Albums view. in the album as slideshow. 2. Tap an image to view a picture or video. Note: Tap to select images or group images.
Page 157: Watch A Video
Watch a Video Use the onscreen controls to play or pause a video. ► Tap an album containing a video you want to watch, and then tap an image to view the video. ▪ to play the video. ▪ Tap the playing screen, and tap to pause the video.
Page 158: Edit A Picture
Edit a Picture Your phone has a built in editing tool and you can alter your pictures easily. > Edit. The following screen is displayed. 1. Tap a picture and tap 2. Tap the following icon to edit the picture and scroll left and right to select your favorite effect.
Page 159: Crop A Picture
Rotate and Save a Picture 1. Tap the picture you want to rotate. 2. Tap > Rotate left or Rotate right. Crop a Picture 1. Tap the picture you want to crop. > Crop. A crop box appears on the picture. 2.
Page 160: Share Pictures And Videos
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 such as Picasa and share videos on YouTube. You can also send them to another phone or your computer using Bluetooth. Send Pictures or Videos by Email/Gmail You can send several pictures, videos, or both in an email or Gmail message.
Page 161: Send Pictures Or Videos Using Bluetooth
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. Tap and hold the picture or video until you see a blue frame around it. Tap multiple pictures and videos to select them.
Page 162: Share Videos On Youtube
Share Videos on YouTube You can share your videos by uploading them to YouTube™. Before you do this, you must create a YouTube account and sign in to that account on your phone. 1. Tap and hold the video until you see a blue frame around it. Tap multiple videos to select them.
Page 163: 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 164: Invite Guests To Your Calendar Event (Google Account Only)
7. Enter email addresses to invite guests to your event and add the event descriptions. Invite Guests to Your Calendar Event (Google Account Only) on page 150. 8. If the event occurs on a regular basis, tap the REPETITION box and then choose how often the event occurs.
Page 165: Calendar Event Alerts
Calendar Event Alerts When your phone is turned on and you have an event alarm scheduled, your phone alerts you and displays the event summary. There are several ways your phone alerts you to scheduled events: ● By playing the assigned ringtone or vibration type. ●...
Page 166: Erase Calendar Events
The color of the events indicates the type of calendar that includes the event. To find out > Calendars to display. what each color represents, tap Day and Agenda Views Day view displays a list of the events of one day. Agenda view shows a list of all your events in chronological order.
Page 167: Show Or Hide Calendars
3. Tap > OK. 4. If the calendar event is recurring, select Only this event, This and future events, or All events and tap OK. Show or Hide Calendars If you have more than two calendars available, you can choose to show or hide a calendar from your current view.
Page 168: Clock
Synchronize a Corporate Calendar If you have set up a corporate account on your phone, you can also synchronize corporate calendar events on your phone. Calendar events on your corporate account will also show in Calendar if you chose to synchronize with the Exchange ActiveSync Server. Clock The Clock application functions as a desk clock that shows the date and time.
Page 169: Alarm
Alarm You can use your phone as an alarm clock. Set an Alarm > Tools > Clock / Alarm. 1. Tap – or – > Apps > Clock. 2. Tap on the screen. Tap to show menu options. Tap to add an alarm. Tap to open a screen where you can customize an alarm.
Page 170: Delete An Alarm
5. Tap Repeat to select a repeat status for the alarm. 6. Tap Ringtone to select a ringtone that will play as an alarm. 7. Tap Vibrate to add a vibration feature to the alarm. 8. Tap Label to enter a name for the alarm. 9.
Page 171: Calculator
Alarm volume: Select to set the alarm volume. ▪ ▪ Snooze duration: Select to set the snooze duration from 5 to 30 minutes in 5-minute intervals. Auto-silence: Select to set how long the alarm sounds. ▪ ▪ Volume key behavior: Select to set the behavior of the volume buttons when pressed while the alarm sounds.
Page 172 Activate the Voice Dialer ► Tap > > – or – > > – or – > Menu or Apps > Voice Dialer. ► Tap The phone prompts you to say a command from the list displayed on the screen. To complete your task, simply follow the onscreen prompts or tap an onscreen option.
Page 173: Text-To-Speech Settings
Text-to-Speech Settings Your phone can convert text into speech in certain downloaded applications. You may select the language you hear or adjust its speed. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Language & input > Speech. – or – > Apps >...
Page 174: Eco Mode
Voice Search Settings You can configure the settings of the voice search feature. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Language & input > Speech. – or – > Apps > Settings > Language & input. 2. Tap Voice Search and set the following options: ▪...
Page 175: Bluetooth
Off: Disables the Eco Mode. ▪ 3. Configure the Eco settings. Tap the icon of the following items to select: ▪ Sleep to set Sleep setting to 15 seconds. ▪ Brightness to decrease the display brightness. ▪ Wallpaper to change the current wallpaper to the Eco wallpaper. Vibrate on touch to turn off the vibration feedback.
Page 176: The Bluetooth Settings Menu
The Bluetooth Settings Menu The Bluetooth settings menu gives you access to information and controls for your phone’s Bluetooth feature. ► Tap > Tools > Settings > Wireless & networks > Bluetooth. – or – > Apps > Settings > Bluetooth. ▪...
Page 177: Connect A Bluetooth Headset Or Car Kit
Connect a Bluetooth Headset or Car Kit You can listen to music over a Bluetooth stereo headset, or have hands-free conversations using a compatible Bluetooth headset or car kit. It’s the same procedure to set up stereo audio and hands-free devices. To listen to music with your headset or car kit, the headset or car kit must support the A2DP Bluetooth profile.
Page 178: Reconnect A Headset Or Car Kit
Reconnect a Headset or Car Kit When you have paired a headset with your phone, you should be able to reconnect it automatically by turning on Bluetooth on your phone and then turning on the headset. However, sometimes you will need to reconnect manually, for example if you have been using your headset with another Bluetooth device.
Page 179: Send And Receive Information Using Bluetooth
Unpair from a Bluetooth Device You can make your phone forget its pairing connection with another Bluetooth device. To connect to the other device again, you may need to enter or confirm a passcode again. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Wireless & networks > Bluetooth. –...
Page 180: Receive Information From Another Device
3. Follow the steps for the type of item you want to send: ▪ Picture or video (in Camera): After taking a picture or video, tap the thumbnail and then tap > Bluetooth. ▪ Pictures and videos (in Gallery): On the Albums tab, tap an album. Tap and hold the items you want to share until you see a blue frame around each item and then >...
Page 181: Supported Bluetooth Profiles
6. Tap OK. 7. When your phone receives a file transfer request notification, slide down the Notifications panel, tap the notification, and then tap Accept. 8. When a file is transferred, a notification is displayed. To open the file immediately, slide down the Notifications panel, and then tap the relevant notification.
Page 182: Near Field Communication (Nfc) Technology
Near Field Communication (NFC) Technology NFC (Near Field Communication) technology is a short-range, wireless technology that lets you quickly and wirelessly exchange information between your phone and other NFC- enabled smartphones, smart accessories, and NFC-enabled access points. You can also use NFC technology to save, view, create, or change smart tags.
Page 183 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Wireless & networks. – or – > Apps > Settings > More…. 2. If NFC is off, select the NFC check box to turn it on. 3. Tap Android Beam. 4. Tap the off icon to turn Android Beam on.
Page 184: Mhl Connection
MHL Connection Your phone supports MHL™ (Mobile High-Definition Link) connection. This technology allows you to connect your phone to a TV set and view content stored in your phone on a TV screen. To view content from your phone on a TV which supports MHL input: ►...
Page 185: Upload Or Share Files
2. Tap > DiXiM Server Settings. ▪ Read the message displayed and tap Yes. 3. Set the following options: ▪ DiXiM Server to start or stop the DiXiM server. Server Name to set the name to be displayed in another DLNA-supported ▪...
Page 186: Insert A Microsd Card
Insert a microSD Card Remove the battery cover to insert a compatible microSD card into your phone. 1. Turn your phone off and remove the battery cover. See Turn Your Phone On and Off on page 9. 2. Insert a microSD card into the microSD card slot with the gold terminals facing down. Gently push the card into the slot.
Page 187: View The Microsd Card Memory
Note: You can easily damage the microSD card by improper operation. Please be careful when inserting, removing, or handling the microSD card. Note: Make sure your battery is fully charged before using the microSD card. Your data may become damaged or unusable if the battery runs out while using the microSD card. View the microSD Card Memory The Storage settings menu gives you access to your microSD card memory information.
Page 188: Use The Phone's Microsd Card As A Media Device
2. The Connectivity screen automatically opens. – or – If you see on the status bar, slide it down to open the Notifications panel and tap the USB connection notification. 3. Tap Mass Storage. See Connectivity Settings on page 192. 4.
Page 189: File Manager
File Manager With the File Manager application, you can manage the contents stored in the phone or on the micro SD card (optional) quickly and easily. To open the File Manger: 1. Tap > Menu or Apps > File Manager. 2.
Page 190: Update Your Phone
Edit folder name/Edit file name: Changes the folder or file name. Enter a name • and tap Save. • Set as: Uses the file for the Contacts image or wallpaper (Images file only). • Use as phone ringtone: Uses the file as the phone ringtone (Sounds file only). •...
Page 191: Settings
Settings The following topics provide an overview of items you can change using your phone’s Settings menus. Airplane Mode Airplane Mode allows you to use many of your phone’s features, such as Gallery, Camera, and Music, when you are on an airplane or in any other area where making or receiving calls or data is prohibited.
Page 192: Bluetooth Settings
Access the Wi-Fi Settings Menu > Tools > Settings > Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi. ► Tap – or – > Apps > Settings > Wi-Fi. ▪ Notify me: Check to notify you when you launch apps and Wi-Fi is available. Auto-connect Wi-Fi: Check to allow Wi-Fi to automatically turn on.
Page 193: Maximzr Settings
Access the Bluetooth Settings Menu > Tools > Settings > Wireless & networks > Bluetooth. ► Tap – or – > Apps > Settings > Bluetooth. MaxiMZR Settings MaxiMZR automatically limits the background data connection of certain apps when you’re not using them.
Page 194: Other Wireless And Networks Settings
– or – > Apps > Settings > Data usage. 2. Confirm Auto-sync data is checked. 3. Tap next to Data usage cycle to change the period of time for which the chart will display the data usage. 4. Tap either of the white lines on the chart to display the tabs. Drag the white tabs horizontally to see the data usage of a specific period within the displayed cycle.
Page 195: Tethering & 4G Mobile Hotspot Settings
Tethering & 4G Mobile Hotspot Settings Use the settings menu to configure your Mobile Hotspot settings, which allow you to share your phone’s data service with multiple Wi-Fi capable devices. For details on your phone’s tethering and Mobile Hotspot settings, see Mobile Hotspot on page 130.
Page 196: Network Mode
Roaming on Other Networks When you’re roaming on other networks, your call quality and security will be similar to the quality you receive when making calls on the Verizon network. However, you may not be able to access certain features, such as data services, depending on the available network. Global Data Roaming Settings You can select the way in which your phone uses data while you are outside the US.
Page 197: Sound Settings
CDMA Roaming Mode You can select how your phone roams in the CDMA network. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Wireless & networks > Mobile networks. – or – > Apps > Settings > More… > Mobile networks. 2. Tap System select. 3.
Page 198: Phone Ringtone
2. Tap Volumes and select the volume you want to configure from Music, video, games, & other media, Ringtone & notifications, or Alarms and tap the left or right arrow key to select the volume. 3. Tap OK to save your settings. –...
Page 199: Vibrate When Ringing
2. Tap a vibrate pattern from the available list. Your phone briefly vibrates when selected. 3. Tap OK to assign the vibrate pattern. Vibrate When Ringing Set your phone to ring and vibrate simultaneously. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Sound > Vibrate. –...
Page 200: Dial Pad Touch Tones
3. Tap a notification sound from the available list. The sound briefly plays when selected. 4. Tap OK to assign the sound. Note: If you select File Manager in place of Media Storage, you can select a file in your File Manager.
Page 201: Vibrate On Touch
Vibrate on Touch Vibrate the keys when typing the keyboards. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Sound > Vibrate. – or – > Apps > Settings > Sound. 2. Select the Vibrate on touch check box. Hearing Aid Use the hearing aid device effectively. 1.
Page 202: Battery Charged Tone
Battery Charged Tone Set notification tone to sound when the phone battery is fully charged. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Sound > Sounds. – or – > Apps > Settings > Sound. 2. Select the Battery charged tone check box. NFC Sound in Call Set notification tone to sound when you are asked to use your NFC feature by other devices.
Page 203: Wallpaper
Wallpaper Select and assign your phone’s background wallpaper. 1. Tap > Tools or Apps > Settings > Display > Wallpaper. 2. Tap an option to set the wallpaper: Gallery to set a saved picture in Gallery. Select an album, select an image and ▪...
Page 204: Font Size
Font Size Choose the font size of the screen as you like. 1. Tap > Tools or Apps > Settings > Display > Font size. 2. Select your favorite size. Lock Screen Weather Choose to display or not to display the weather information on the Lock screen and in the widget on the Home screen.
Page 205: Storage Settings
Storage Settings The Storage settings menu lets you manage internal storage on your phone and provides options for your microSD card. See microSD Card on page 171 for the information on microSD card. Memory Information Your phone has two internal storage areas - system storage and user storage. While the system storage area is for the system and applications, such as Android, the user storage area is for pictures, music, etc., which you can use just like the SD card.
Page 206: Battery Settings
Primary Storage Select your primary storage. 1. Tap > Tools or Apps > Settings > Storage > Select primary storage. 2. Select Phone or SD card. 3. Read the message and tap OK. Battery Settings Monitor your phone’s battery usage through this settings menu. View which functions are consuming your battery’s charge and at what percentage.
Page 207: Apps Settings
Internet Connection Mode to let your phone connect to the Internet through an ▪ Ethernet/LAN adapter or modem. ▪ Ask every time to let your phone ask you each time the phone is connected to another device. Apps Settings This menu lets you view applications on your phone. 1.
Page 208: Location Services Settings
3. Enter your account information and tap Next. ▪ Depending on the account type, you may need to enter an email address or user address, password, domain name, or other information. For Corporate Sync accounts, contact your server administrator to determine what information you will need.
Page 209: Screen Lock
Screen Lock You can choose your screen lock feature from a variety of screen lock features. In order from least secure to most secure, the available screen lock options are: ● None ● Tap (Starter mode only) ● Flick (Standard mode only) ●...
Page 210: Use A Screen Unlock Pattern
Use Face Unlock 1. Tap Face Unlock. 2. Read the message displayed and tap Set it up. 3. Read the message displayed and tap Continue. 4. Using the front-facing camera, adjust the phone so that your face fits in the area outlined with dots on the screen.
Page 211: Make Passwords Visible
Use a Screen Unlock Password 1. Tap Password. 2. Enter a password, tap Continue, enter your password again, and tap OK to save the setting. Make Passwords Visible You can hide your password or PIN number as you type it. ►...
Page 212: Encryption
Owner Information Display the text on the Lock screen. 1. Tap Owner info. 2. Tap the field and type text to display on the Lock screen. The text will be displayed on the Lock screen when the Show owner info on lock screen check box is selected. Local wipe Let your phone reset if the number of password attempts reaches the number specified here.
Page 213: Set Up Sim Card Lock
Set Up SIM Card Lock Protect your SIM card with a PIN. 1. Tap > Tools or Apps > Settings > Security > Set up SIM card lock. 2. Select the Lock SIM card check box. 3. Enter your SIM PIN and tap OK. 4.
Page 214: Language & Input Settings
Trusted Credentials You can see the trusted credentials on your phone’s system. 1. Tap > Tools or Apps > Settings > Security > Trusted credentials. 2. Tap an item to read the information. Install from SD Card You can install encrypted certificates from the SD card. 1.
Page 215: Pointer Speed
Pointer Speed Change the pointer speed. (This setting is available only in Standard mode.) 1. Tap > Apps > Settings > Language & input > Pointer speed. 2. Use the slider to set the speed and tap OK. Back Up and Reset Phone Settings Your phone’s Back up and reset menu lets you back up your phone’s data and settings to Google servers before resetting your phone to the original factory settings.
Page 216: Date & Time Settings
Factory Data Reset Tip: Before performing a factory data reset on your phone, you may want to unmount the > Tools or microSD card to avoid losing any data you may have stored on it. Tap Apps > Settings > Storage > Unmount SD card to unmount the storage card. 1.
Page 217: Accessibility Settings
Accessibility Settings The Accessibility menu lets you enable and manage accessibility-related applications. Note: In Starter mode, this Accessibility menu provides the settings of TalkBack, Hearing aid, and TTY mode. See Hearing Aid on page 187 and TTY Mode on page 60. Services This menu provides you with the list of accessibility-related applications.
Page 218 Power Button Ends Call Use the Power/Lock key to end a call. 1. Tap > Apps > Settings > Accessibility. 2. Select the Power button ends call check box. Auto-Rotate Screen Automatically change the orientation of some onscreen content when the phone is rotated. This option can be set from >...
Page 219: Developer Options Settings
Enhance Web Accessibility Install web scripts that make the web content more accessible. 1. Tap > Apps > Settings > Accessibility. 2. Tap Enhance web accessibility. 3. Read the confirmation message and tap Allow. Developer Options Settings This menu is specific for application development. Unless you have a specific reason for changing these settings, you should leave them at the default settings.
Page 220: 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 221: 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. Bluetooth QD ID (Qualified Design ID): B020207 ®...
Page 222 MHL Logo, MHL, and Mobile High-Definition Link are trademarks of MHL LLC. microSD and microSDHC Logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC. 208 Copyright & Trademarks...
Page 223: Index
Index changing phone name 162 connecting 163 disconnecting 164 3-Way Calling 55 receiving information 166 Accessibility reconnecting 164 settings 203 sending information 165 Account settings 162 creating 193 supported profiles 167 managing 194 turning on or off 161 Airplane mode 177 unpairing 165 Alarm 155 Browser 123...
Page 224 emergency numbers 47 taking picture 132 ending Charger from a text message 47 port from Contacts 46 Chrome from the phone dialpad 43 ► See Browser from the Recent calls list 45 Clock 154 numbers with pauses 48 Contacts 61 options 53 adding 64 Plus (+) Code Dialing 48...
Page 225 battery percentage 190 opening 140 brightness 188 sharing pictures and videos 146 font size 190, viewing pictures and videos 141 notifications 190 watching videos 143 settings 188 working with pictures 143 sleep 189 zooming on a picture 142 wallpaper 18, 26, Gmail weather information 190 accessing 76...
Page 226 Home screen (Starter mode) 15 searching 114 Keyboard 28 NFC (Near field communication) 168 Android keyboard 36 Notification settings 39 icon 26 Kyocera keyboard 29 panel 26 quick settings 32 settings 190 settings 34 Phone Language 200 backing up 201 Language &...
Page 227 Plus Code Dialing 48 battery charged tone 188 Power control bar 27 locking screen 186 Power/Lock key NFC sound in call 188 Recent apps key 15, 16, notification 185 Recent calls 57 persistent alerts 185 clearing 58 roaming tone 187 viewing 57 SD card notifications 187 Ringtone 184...
Page 228 sending a text message 85 setting-up 13 settings 92 Voice dialer 157 Text-to-speech 159 Voicemail (Traditional) Touchscreen retrieving 53 keyboards 28 setting-up navigation 19 Voice search 159 turning on and off 9 Volume key unlocking 10 Volumes 183 TTY mode 60 Wallpaper 18, 26, USB connection 192...

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