Page 1: User Guide
KYOCERA Milano User Guide © 2013 Kyocera Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Boost, the Logo, Re-Boost and Boost Mobile are trademarks of Boost Worldwide, Inc. Other marks are the property of their respective owners. KYOCERA is a registered trademark of Kyocera Corporation.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Get Started ..........................1 Your Device at a Glance ......................1 Set Up Your Device ........................ 2 Set Up Voicemail ........................3 Mobile ID ..........................4 Installing an ID Pack ......................4 Switching ID Packs ......................5 Getting Help ...........................
Page 3 Status Icons ........................15 Notification Icons ........................16 Enter Text ..........................16 Slide-Out QWERTY Keyboard ...................16 Onscreen Keyboards ......................18 Entering Text Using Swype ....................18 Entering Text Using the Android Keyboard ................22 Tips for Editing Text ......................25 Google Account ........................27 Create a Google Account ....................28 Sign In to Your Google Account ..................29 Add Account ........................29 General Sync Settings .......................29...
Page 4 Configure Visual Voicemail Settings ...................39 Change Your Main Greeting via the Voicemail Menu ............39 Edit the Display Name via the Voicemail Menu ..............40 Voicemail (Traditional) ......................40 Set Up Voicemail .......................40 Voicemail Notification ......................40 Retrieve Your Voicemail Messages..................41 Phone Call Options........................41 Caller ID ..........................42 Call Waiting ........................42 3-Way Calling ........................42...
Page 5 Brightness ..........................52 Auto-rotate Screen ......................52 Animation ...........................53 Screen Timeout........................53 Keyboard Timeout ......................53 Notification Blink ........................53 Location & Security Settings ....................53 My Location ........................54 Screen Lock ........................54 Passwords .........................56 Device Administration ......................57 Credential Storage ......................57 PC Connection ........................58 Applications ...........................58 Application Settings ......................58 Accounts &...
Page 6 Add a Contact ........................66 Save a Phone Number ......................67 Edit a Contact ........................68 Add or Edit Information for a Contact .................68 Assign a Stored Picture to a Contact ..................68 Assign a New Picture to a Contact ..................69 Assign a Ringtone to a Contact ..................69 Add a Contact to Favorites ....................69 Delete a Contact ........................70 Synchronize Contacts ......................70...
Page 7 Text and MMS Options ......................83 Social Networking Accounts ....................85 YouTube ..........................85 Google+ ..........................86 Facebook ...........................86 Google Talk ...........................86 Signing In and Chatting ......................87 Managing Your Friends ......................88 Mobile Indicators ........................89 Signing Out ........................89 Google Talk Settings ......................89 Apps and Entertainment ......................91 Google Play ...........................91 Find and Install an App ......................91 Create a Google Wallet Account ..................93...
Page 8 Check the Wireless Network Status ................. 107 Connect to a Different Wi-Fi Network ................107 Data Services ........................108 Launch a Web Connection ....................108 Data Connection Status and Indicators ................108 Browser ..........................109 Learn to Navigate the Browser ..................109 Browser Menu ........................
Page 9 View Photos and Videos ....................124 Zoom In or Out on a Photo ....................124 Watch a Video ......................... 125 Close Gallery ........................125 Working with Photos ......................125 Rotate and Save a Photo ....................125 Crop a Photo ........................126 Share Photos and Videos ....................
Page 10 Bluetooth ..........................141 Turn Bluetooth On or Off ..................... 141 The Bluetooth Settings Menu ....................141 Change the Device Name....................142 Connect a Bluetooth Headset or Car Kit ................142 Reconnect a Headset or Car Kit ..................143 Disconnect or Unpair From a Bluetooth Device ..............143 Send and Receive Information Using Bluetooth ..............
Page 11 FCC Notice ........................155 Owner’s Record ........................156 Manufacturer’s Warranty ......................157 Manufacturer’s Warranty ..................... 157 End Users License Agreement ....................159 Kyocera Communications, Inc. (“Kyocera”) End User License Agreement ......159 Notes ............................162 Copyrights ..........................163 Index ............................164...
Page 12: Get Started
Get Started This section gives you all the information you need to set up your device and the Boost Mobile service the first time. Your Device at a Glance Set Up Your Device Set Up Voicemail Mobile ID Getting Help Your Device at a Glance Get Started...
Page 13: Set Up Your Device
Set Up Your Device You must first install and charge the battery to begin setting up your device. 1. Install the battery.  Hook your thumb- or fingernail into the slot at the bottom of the battery compartment cover and lift the cover off gently (Figure 1). ...
Page 14: Set Up Voicemail
2. Charge your battery.  Plug the smaller end of the micro-USB cable into the device’s charger/accessory jack.  Plug the other end of the USB cable into the charger, and then plug the charger into an electrical outlet. Note: Your device’s battery should have enough charge for the device to turn on and find a signal, set up voicemail, and make a call.
Page 15: Mobile Id
5. Touch the Welcome to Voicemail message on the screen to play a brief explanation of the voicemail services. To set up traditional voicemail: 1. Press Home , and touch 2. Touch and hold to dial your voicemail number. 3. Follow the system prompts to: ...
Page 16: Switching Id Packs
Read the information screen for a description of the ID Pack and touch Install. Read the Terms & Conditions and touch Agree.  If a Downloading message appears, read the message and touch Continue. Once your pack has completed downloading, it will automatically install and appear as your current ID pack.
Page 17 restaurant reservations and major local event information. A per-call charge and standard airtime fee may apply depending on your plan. ► Press Home , and then touch > Get Started...
Page 18: Device Basics
Device Basics Your device 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 topics in this section will introduce the basic functions and features of your phone. Your Device’s Layout Turn Your Device On and Off Turn Your Screen On and Off...
Page 19: Your Device's Layout
Your Device’s Layout The illustrations below outline your phone’s basic layout. Key Functions ● Proximity Sensor/Light Sensor automatically deactivate the touchscreen when you hold the device near your face. This prevents you from unintentionally activating device functions during a call. It also automatically turns off the keyboard backlight and brightens the display when you are in sunlight or a bright room, and turns on the keyboard backlight and dims the display in darker places.
Page 20: Turn Your Device On And Off
● Search Key ( ) allows you to activate the Search function to search information on your device and the Internet. ● Microphone allows other callers to hear you clearly when you are speaking to them. ● Display Screen displays all the information needed to operate your device. Use finger gestures to navigate and interact with items on the screen.
Page 21: Turn Your Device Off
Turn Your Device Off ► Press and hold the Power button to open the phone options menu. Touch Power off to turn the device off. Your screen remains blank while your device is off. Turn Your Screen On and Off Turn the Screen Off When Not in Use Turn the Screen On and Unlock It Turn the Screen Off When Not in Use...
Page 22: Touch
Touch Touch and Hold Drag Slide or Flick Pinch and Spread Rotate Touch Touch once with your finger to select or launch a menu, option, or application. A light touch works best. Touch and Hold To open the available options for an item (for example, a link in a Web page), simply touch and hold the item.
Page 23: Customize The Home Screen
more. Your home screen extends beyond the initial screen. Swipe the screen left or right to display additional screens. Customize the Home Screen Extended Screens 1. Status Bar: Displays the time, notification, and device status icons. Slide down to display the Notifications panel. 2.
Page 24 2. On the Add to Home screen menu, touch the type of item you want to add and then select the item.  Shortcuts: Add shortcuts to applications, bookmarks, contacts, settings, and more. Touch a category and then touch the item you want to add. ...
Page 25: Extended Screens
Extended Screens In addition to the Home screen, your phone has four extended screens to provide more space for adding icons, widgets, and more. Press Home and then drag across the screen to move from the screen to an extended screen. ●...
Page 26: Status Bar
Status Bar The status bar at the top of the screen provides device and service status information on the right side and notification alerts on the left. To view notification alerts, slide the status bar down. Status Icons Notification Icons Status Icons Icon Description...
Page 27: Notification Icons
Notification Icons Icon Description Missed call New email New Gmail New message Event Music playing USB connection Alarm Downloading Enter Text You can type on your device using either the Slide-Out QWERTY keyboard or one of the available touchscreen keyboards. Slide-Out QWERTY Keyboard Onscreen Keyboards Entering Text Using Swype...
Page 28 Note: When the Slide-Out keyboard is opened, the display stays in landscape mode and you will not be able to use the onscreen keyboard. 3. Start an app or select a field that requires text or number entry. 4. Press the letter keys to enter text. Press the following keys to enter uppercase letters, numbers, special characters, or symbols: ...
Page 29: Onscreen Keyboards
• Press to open the Symbols window. Touch the symbol you want to insert into your text. 5. Press these keys to perform other actions:  Navigation keys ( • Press to scroll through the phone’s menu options. On the text input screen, press to move the cursor.
Page 30 Swype Keyboard Overview Note: Key appearance may vary depending on the selected application. Device Basics...
Page 31 Tip: For tips on using Swype, touch the Swype key and follow the onscreen information. You can do the following with the Swype keyboard: Text mode: Touch to toggle between the Alphabet keyboard and Number & Symbol keyboard. Swype Key: Touch to access the tips, tutorial, and settings of Swype. Voice input mode: Touch to enter text using your voice.
Page 32 (Caps Lock) to make all letters in a word uppercase. 2. Enter text using the keyboard.  If you make a mistake, touch to erase a single character. Touch and hold to erase an entire word. Numbers & Symbol Mode In Number &...
Page 33: Entering Text Using The Android Keyboard
 Speed vs. accuracy: Touch to set how quickly Swype responds to input.  Swype help: Touch to open the user manual for Swype.  Tutorial: Touch to learn Swype in quick steps.  Version: Displays the current Swype version. Entering Text Using the Android Keyboard When entering text, you can choose to use the Android keyboard.
Page 34 Text mode: Touch to toggle between the Alphabet keyboard and Number & Symbol keyboard. Input options: Touch to access the input options menu. Smiley: Touch to insert a smiley. Touch and hold to view and select other smileys. Next: Touch to go to the next text entry field. Alternate: Touch to display more symbols.
Page 35 To enter symbols: 1. Select the Number & Symbol mode by touching 2. Touch the appropriate symbol key. - or - Touch to select from additional symbol characters. (A yellow light will appear in the key when the additional character set is active.) Android Keyboard Settings 1.
Page 36: Tips For Editing Text
Word Suggestion Settings  Quick fixes: Check to correct common typing errors when you press the space key.  Show suggestions: Check to display suggested words as you type.  Auto-complete: Check to enter a highlighted word automatically if a space or a punctuation symbol is just after the word.
Page 37 Copying and Pasting Text In applications that require text entry, such as Messaging, use the copy and paste functions to copy and paste text from one application to another. To copy and paste the text in the Messaging menu: 1. Open the application or received message that you want to copy text from. 2.
Page 38: Google Account
To copy and paste the text in email or Gmail: 1. Open the application or received message that you want to copy text from. 2. Touch and hold the text body to display the tabs. 3. Drag tabs to expand or reduce the range of selected text. 4.
Page 39: Create A Google Account
Create a Google Account If you do not already have a Google account, you can create one online or by using your device. Note: Although you need a Gmail account to use certain features of your device, such as Google Play, you do not need to use Gmail as the default account for your device. Create a Google Account Online 1.
Page 40: Sign In To Your Google Account
Sign In to Your Google Account If you already have a Google account, sign in with the account. 1. Press Home > Menu , and touch Settings > Accounts & sync. 2. Touch Add account, and then touch Google. 3. Touch Next, and then touch Sign in. 4.
Page 41 1. Press Home > Menu , and touch Settings > Accounts & sync, and then touch Auto-sync to select it. Note: You need to enable Background data in advance. 2. Touch the account with data you want to sync. 3. Touch the types of data you wish to synchronize automatically. (A check mark indicates the feature is enabled.) Manual Sync If you disable Auto-sync:...
Page 42: Phone
Phone With the Nationwide Sprint Network and your device’s phone, you can enjoy clear calling across the country. Make Phone Calls Receive Phone Calls Visual Voicemail Voicemail (Traditional) Phone Call Options Call Log Make Phone Calls There are several convenient ways to place calls from your device. Call Using the Phone Dialpad Call From Recent Calls Call From Contacts...
Page 43: Call From Recent Calls
3. Touch to call the number. 4. To end the call, touch Call From Recent Calls 1. Press Home , and touch to display the phone screen. 2. Touch Call log to display the Call log list. 3. Touch the phone icon next to a number or contact to place a call.
Page 44: 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. Press Home , and touch > Messaging. 2. Touch the message with the phone number, and then touch the phone number. 3.
Page 45: Call Numbers With Pauses
Call Numbers with Pauses You can dial phone numbers with pauses for use with automated systems, such as voicemail or credit card billing numbers. There are two types of pauses available on your device: Add 2-sec pause: Automatically sends the next set of numbers after two seconds. Add wait: Sends the next set of numbers when you touch Yes in the pop-up window.
Page 46: Receive Phone Calls
5. To set your phone to receive Internet calls on your added account, touch the Receive incoming calls check box. Note: This requires the phone to maintain a connection with a Wi-Fi data network, which reduces the life of your phone’s battery. Making an Internet Calling 1.
Page 47: Mute The Ringtone
Mute the Ringtone To mute the ringtone without rejecting the call: ► Press the volume button up or down. Reject an Incoming Call ► Flick the Ignore icon to send the call to your voicemail inbox. Reject a Call and Send a Text Message You can automatically send a text message to a caller and reject the incoming voice call.
Page 48: Review Visual Voicemail
2. Touch Personalize now and follow the system prompts to:  Create a password (part of standard voicemail).  Record your name announcement.  Record your greeting. When prompted to enter information, touch Dialpad to bring up the onscreen dialpad to enter your numeric responses.
Page 49: Listen To Multiple Voicemail Messages
 provides a visual timeline for the current message. Touch and drag this bar to scrub through the message to different points.  Touch to pause the playback. Touch to resume.  Touch to turn the speakerphone on or off during playback. ...
Page 50: Configure Visual Voicemail Settings
 Touch > Re-record to discard the current message and start a new recording. 5. Touch to select a method to share the recorded message and follow the onscreen instructions.  You will be asked to set a display name if it is not set. Configure Visual Voicemail Settings The Visual Voicemail settings menu lets you access settings for notifications, pictures, greetings, and more.
Page 51: Edit The Display Name Via The Voicemail Menu
3. Touch OK to connect to the voicemail system. Follow the prompts to change your current greeting. Edit the Display Name via the Voicemail Menu From your Visual Voicemail menu, you can quickly change the name or number attached to your voice messages.
Page 52: Retrieve Your Voicemail Messages
● By sounding the assigned ringtone type. ● By displaying in the notifications area of the status bar when new unheard voicemail message (s) is received. The figure is the number of new messages. This icon means you have 10 unheard new messages. Note: Your device accepts messages even when it is turned off.
Page 53: Caller Id
3-Way Calling Call Forwarding In-Call Options Caller ID Caller 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.
Page 54: Call Forwarding
3. When you’re connected to the second party, touch Merge calls. If one of the people you called hangs up during your call, you and the remaining caller stay connected. If you initiated the call and are the first to hang up, all callers are disconnected. ►...
Page 55 ● Add call: Touch to initiate a 3-way call. ● End: End the current call. ● Dialpad/Hide: Toggle the appearance of the onscreen dialpad to enter additional numbers, for example, 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 56: Call Log
Call Log The Call log tab of the Phone application lists max. 500 recent incoming, outgoing, and missed calls. View Recent Calls Call Log Options Clear Call Logs View Recent Calls 1. Press Home , and touch to display the phone screen. 2.
Page 57 1. Press Home , and touch to display the phone screen. 2. Touch Call log to display the Call log list. 3. Press Menu , and touch Clear call log > OK. Phone...
Page 58: Device Settings
Device Settings This section provides an overview of items you can change using your device’s Settings menus. Wireless & Network Settings Call Settings Sound Settings Display Settings Location & Security Settings PC Connection Applications Accounts & Sync Privacy Storage Language & Keyboard Voice Input &...
Page 59: Airplane Mode
Airplane Mode Airplane mode allows you to use many of your device’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. When you set your device to Airplane mode, it cannot send or receive any calls or access online information.
Page 60: Other Call Settings
Other Call Settings North American Dialing Check this option when placing international calls while in the United States or Canada. See Call Using Plus (+) Code Dialing. International Dialing Use this option when placing international calls from outside the United States or Canada. See Call Using Plus (+) Code Dialing.
Page 61: Internet Call Settings
attention of the FCC, and the wireless industry and the PSAP community are currently working to resolve this. Internet Call Settings Make and receive calls through an Internet calling account while data network is available. See Call Using the Internet Calling for more details.
Page 62: Incoming Calls
Volume Adjust your device’s volume settings to suit your needs and your environment. 1. Press Home > Menu , and touch Settings > Sound > Volume. 2. Drag the onscreen slider to adjust the volume level of Ringtone, Media, or Alarm. 3.
Page 63: Display Settings
● Haptic feedback: Check to vibrate when touching softkeys and during certain other instances. ● Hearing aid: Check to use your hearing aid device effectively. Display Settings Adjusting your device’s display settings not only helps you see what you want, it can also help increase battery life.
Page 64: Animation
If you open the device and access the keyboard, the screen automatically changes to the landscape orientation. See Slide-Out QWERTY Keyboard. Animation This feature lets you set the amount of animation used in onscreen transitions. 1. Press Home > Menu , and touch Settings >...
Page 65: My Location
My Location Your device is equipped with a Location feature for use in connection with location-based services. The Location feature allows the network to detect your position. Turning Location off will hide your location from everyone except 911. Use Wireless Networks This service uses Wi-Fi and/or mobile networks to detect your location.
Page 66 4. Study the example pattern on the screen, and then touch Next. 5. Draw the screen unlock pattern by connecting at least four dots in a vertical, horizontal, or diagonal direction. Lift your finger from the screen when finished. 6. The device records the pattern. Touch Continue. 7.
Page 67: Passwords
Note: Clear the Visible passwords check box if you do not want the PIN to be displayed on the screen when you enter it. If you fail to enter the correct PIN after five attempts, you will have to wait for 30 seconds before you can try again.
Page 68: Device Administration
Device Administration Select Device Administrators You can disable the authority to be a device administrator of certain applications. If disabled, you will typically lose some functionality in those applications, such as the ability to sync new email or calendar events to your device. 1.
Page 69: Pc Connection
PC Connection Set your device’s default connection mode when connected to the USB port of a computer. 1. Press Home > Menu , and touch Settings > PC connection. 2. Touch Default connection type and select one of the following options: ...
Page 70 1. Press Home > Menu , and touch Settings > Applications > Manage applications. 2. Touch one of the following tabs to select the applications to be displayed.  Downloaded: Select to display downloaded application.  All: Select to display all applications. ...
Page 71: Accounts & Sync
2. Touch an item to see more detailed information. Battery Use To see which applications have been using the battery: 1. Press Home > Menu , and touch Settings > Applications > Battery use. 2. Touch an item to see more detailed information. Development To set options for application development: 1.
Page 72: Personal Data
Automatic Restore Check this option to restore your settings and other data when you install an application. 1. Press Home > Menu , and touch Settings > Privacy. 2. Touch Automatic restore. (A check mark indicates this feature is enabled.) Personal Data Factory Data Reset Your device’s Privacy menu includes the Factory data reset option.
Page 73: Accessibility
Accessibility Accessibility Power Button Ends Call Accessibility You can download and manage accessibility-related applications. Touch to select. Power Button Ends Call To use the Power button to end a call: 1. Press Home > Menu , and touch Settings > Accessibility. 2.
Page 74: About Phone
About Phone The About phone menu lets you access important phone information including your phone number, and view legal information. You can also update your phone using this menu. Update Your Device From time to time, updates may become available for your device. You can download and apply updates through the Settings >...
Page 75 This option provides you the latest Android Operating System (OS) and the device firmware on your device via an over-the-air connection. 1. Press Home > Menu , and touch Settings > About phone > System update > Update Kyocera software. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions. Device Settings...
Page 76: 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 device as well as contacts synchronized with your Google account or compatible email programs. Get Started with Contacts Add a Contact Save a Phone Number Edit a Contact...
Page 77: Add A Contact
Contacts List Options From the Contacts list, press Menu to display the main contacts list options. ● Search: Searches a contact in your Contacts. ● Search GAL (Global Address List): Searches a contact in the Global Address List (corporate account only). ●...
Page 78: Save A Phone Number
 Organization  More: Touch More to include additional information such as IM(address), Notes, Nickname, Website, etc. Note: To select a type (label) for a phone number, email address, or postal address (such as Mobile, Home, Work, etc.), touch the type to the left of the field. Note: To add more phone numbers, email addresses, etc., touch on the right side of the entry field.
Page 79: Edit A Contact
 For a new contact, enter the first and last name and any additional information, and then touch Done. 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 it with a unique ringtone, and more.
Page 80: Assign A New Picture To A Contact
5. Touch a picture to select it.  You may be prompted to size the picture for use with contacts. Touch and drag the square to frame the portion of the picture to use. Touch and drag the side of the square to resize the square.
Page 81: Delete A Contact
Delete a Contact You can delete a contact from the contacts details page. 1. Press Home , and touch > Contacts. 2. Touch a contact to display it, and then press Menu , and touch Delete contact. Tip: You can also touch and hold the contact and then touch Delete contact. 3.
Page 82: Display Or Hide Contacts
Display or Hide Contacts You can choose your Contacts to be displayed or not. 1. Press Home , and touch > Contacts. 2. Press Menu , and touch Display options. 3. Touch an account and select the types of contacts to be displayed by checking them, or uncheck those types you don’t wish to display.
Page 83: Messaging
Messaging With Boost service and your device’s messaging capabilities, you have the opportunity to share information through many different channels and accounts. Gmail Email Text Messaging and MMS Social Networking Accounts Google Talk Gmail Gmail is Google’s web-based email service. You need to setup your Google Account in advance.
Page 84: Send A Gmail Message
2. Do any of the following:  View more email messages: If the Inbox is full, swipe your finger up the screen to view more messages and conversations.  Read a new email message: Touch the unread message or the conversation with an unread message (just-arrived items display in bold).
Page 85: Email
Tip: You can also access new messages through the status bar. When a new Gmail message arrives, you’ll see the icon in the status bar. Slide the bar down to display notifications. Touch a message to display it. 3. To reply to or forward a message: ...
Page 86: Add A Corporate Account
Add a Corporate Account If you synchronize your device 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. 1. Press Home >...
Page 87: Create Another Email Account
Create Another Email Account While you are viewing one email account, you can access the tool to create another email account. 1. Press Home , and touch > Email. 2. Press Menu , and touch Accounts. 3. Press Menu , and touch Add account. 4.
Page 88: View And Reply To Email
Note: To open a draft email, in the email account Inbox, press Menu , and then touch Folders > Drafts. View and Reply to Email Reading and replying to email on your device is as simple as it is on your computer. 1.
Page 89: Email Account Settings
2. Touch Delete. Email Account Settings You can edit settings for your individual email accounts, such as email address and password, name display and signature, frequency of retrieval, and more. 1. Press Home , and touch > Email. 2. Touch the email account you want to edit. 3.
Page 90: Delete An Email Account
4. Press Back to save your changes. Delete an Email Account If you no longer want an email account on your device, you can delete it through the mail settings menu. 1. Press Home , and touch > Email. 2. Touch and hold the email account you want to delete. 3.
Page 91: Send A Multimedia Message (Mms)
4. Touch the “Type to compose” box and then start composing your message. 5. When done, touch Send to send the text message. 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, recorded voices, or audio or video files, or slideshows.
Page 92: Save And Resume A Draft Message
 Record audio: Run the voice recorder application to create a recording and attach it.  Slideshow: See Create a Slideshow for details. 7. To make changes to your attachment, touch Remove. 8. Touch Send MMS to send the MMS message. Create a Slideshow In a multimedia message, you can add slides, each containing a photo, video, or audio.
Page 93: Managing Message Conversations
change the notification for new text and multimedia messages, see Text and MMS Options details. A new message icon also appears in the notifications area of the status bar to notify you of a new text or multimedia message. To open the message, slide the status bar down to open the Notifications panel. Touch the new message to open and read it.
Page 94: Text And Mms Options
Note: When Auto-retrieve in MMS settings is disabled, only the message header is downloaded. To download the entire message, touch the Download button at the right side of the message. For details, see Text and MMS Options. Note: If you are concerned about the size of your data downloads, check the multimedia message size before you download it.
Page 95 2. On the All messages screen, press Menu , and then touch Settings. You can set the following: Storage Settings ● 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.
Page 96: Social Networking Accounts
● Select ringtone: Select a ringtone that is specific to new text and multimedia messages. Note that the ringtone briefly plays when selected. ● Vibrate: Select when your device to vibrate when a new text or multimedia message arrives. Social Networking Accounts Stay in touch on the go with all your social networking accounts.
Page 97: Google
Google+ With Google+ you can check your friends’ updates, post updates of your own, and chat with friends in your Google+ circles. 1. Sign in to your Google account. See Create a Google Account. 2. Press Home , and touch >...
Page 98: Signing In And Chatting
Signing In and Chatting Managing Your Friends Mobile Indicators Signing Out Google Talk Settings Signing In and Chatting ► Press Home , and touch > Talk to open Google Talk. Adding New Friends You can add only people who have a Google account. 1.
Page 99: Managing Your Friends
Accepting and Canceling Invitations On the friends list screen, touch Chat invitation. When an invitation pop-up window appears, touch Accept or Cancel. Changing Your Online Status Message 1. On the friends list screen, touch the online status icon that appears at the right of your email address.
Page 100: Mobile Indicators
► To list all your friends, press Menu , and touch All friends. ► To display only the friends that you frequently chat with, press Menu , and touch Most popular. Blocking Friends You can block friends from sending you messages. 1.
Page 101 2. Touch any of the following to change the settings:  Automatically sign in: Select to automatically sign in to Google Talk every time you turn on your device.  Mobile indicator: Select to allow your friends to see the type of wireless device you are using.
Page 102: Apps And Entertainment
Apps and Entertainment All of your device’s features are accessible through the Apps list. Touch the applications launcher icon on the Home screen. Google Play Navigation Google Play Music App Boost Zone Google Play Google Play™ is your digital content destination to discover Android apps, books, movies, music and much more on your device and on the web.
Page 103 access to certain functions or settings of your device. Download and install only apps that you trust. 1. Press Home , and touch > Play Store. 2. When you open the Google Play Store app for the first time, the Google Play Terms of Service window will appear.
Page 104: Create A Google Wallet Account
Warning: Read the notification carefully! Be especially cautious with apps that have access to many functions or a significant amount of your data. Once you touch OK on this screen, you are responsible for the results of using this item on your device.
Page 105: Uninstall An App
► Press Home , and touch . On the All apps screen, locate the app, and then touch the icon. - or - 1. Press Home , and touch > Play Store. 2. Press Menu > and touch My apps. 3.
Page 106: Google Maps
Google Navigation Google Latitude Google Maps Use this application to find directions, location information, business addresses, etc., all right from your device. Determine your current location with or without GPS, get driving and transit directions, get phone numbers and addresses for local businesses. Opening Google Maps ►...
Page 107 4. Touch the callout to open the menu for the location. Adding Map Layers Layers allow you to view locations and additional info overlaid on the map. On the Google Maps, press Menu , and touch Layers, and then touch one or more of the following options: ●...
Page 108: Google Navigation
Clearing the Map When you have reached your destination, press Menu , and touch More > Clear Map to reset the map. Google Navigation Another Google Maps navigation application is available on your device. It uses your current location (provided by GPS communication to your device) to provide various location-based services.
Page 109 After you join Latitude, you can start sharing your locations with your friends. Only friends that you have explicitly invited or accepted can see your location. To open Latitude after joining: 1. Press Home , and touch > Maps. 2. From the Maps main screen, press Menu , and touch More >...
Page 110 ● Accept, but hide my location: You can see your friends’ locations, but they can’t see yours. ● Don’t accept: No location information is shared between you and your friends. You can change how your location is shared with each friend at any time. See Connecting with Your Friends for details.
Page 111: Google Play Music App
 Hide from this friend: Stop sharing your location with this friend, both in list view and in map view. ● Remove this friend: Remove the friend from your list and stop sharing locations with him or her altogether. Changing Location Settings You have control over how and when you can be found by your friends.
Page 112: Opening The Play Music Library
Playing Music Search for Music in the Play Music Library Using Playlists Opening the Play Music Library ► Press Home , and touch > Play Music. The Play Music library screen appears. Playing Music 1. On the Play Music library screen, touch a category name to view its contents. Available categories are: PLAYLISTS to select a customized playlist you’ve created.
Page 113: The Queue
 Touch to pause, or to play again.  Touch to go back to the beginning of the current song, and to play the next song in an album.  Touch the Shuffle button to toggle shuffle on or off. ...
Page 114: Search For Music In The Play Music Library
Remove an Item from the Queue 1. On the queue screen, identify the item you want to remove from the queue. Touch next to the item and touch Remove from queue. Save the Queue 1. On the queue screen, press Menu , and touch Save queue.
Page 115: Boost Zone
Adding Song to Existing Playlists 1. Open the Play Music library and browse for the song that you want to add to the playlist. 2. Touch next to the song you want to add and touch Add to playlist. 3. On the Add to playlist window, touch the name of the playlist that you want to add the song to.
Page 116 Boost Zone is a free application that lets you stay connected to all the latest news and information from Boost Mobile. Included here are, news, feedback, featured applications and trips/tricks for your device. Press Home , and touch > Boost Zone. From the Boost Zone Web page, scroll up or down and tap an item to check your account, read the latest news about your device, load an application, and more.
Page 117: Web And Data
Web and Data Your device’s data capabilities let you wirelessly access the Internet or your corporate network through a variety of connections, including: ● Wi-Fi ● Data Services This section addresses your device’s data connections and the built-in Web browser. Additional data-related features can be found in Messaging, Apps and Entertainment, and...
Page 118: 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 device is connected to a wireless network, the Wi-Fi icon ( ) appears in the status bar and tells you the approximate signal strength.
Page 119: Data Services
Data Services With your Boost service, you are ready to start enjoying the advantages of data services. This section will help you learn the basics of using your data services, including launching a data connection and navigating the Web with your device. Important: Certain data services requests may require additional time to process.
Page 120: Browser
Your device is connected to the 3G Network but not signed in to your Google account. When the signal bands are animated, your device is transferring data. When the arrows are gray, your device is connected to the network but is not currently transferring data.
Page 121: Browser Menu
Note: Before you access the home page, you may be asked to enter your 10-digit wireless phone number and touch OK. Entering your phone number is not required for access to other Web pages. Scrolling As with other parts of your device’s menu, you’ll have to drag up and down to see everything on some websites.
Page 122 Options available within the browser menu include: ● New window: Launches a new Internet window while maintaining the current Web page active. ● Bookmarks: Allows you to access and manage your bookmarks. ● Windows: Displays the currently active browser windows as an onscreen list. Touch a window entry to launch that window.
Page 123: Select Text On A Web Page
Note: These additional options can also be accessed via the QWERTY keyboard by using a combination of the Menu button (Menu ) and the specified key combination. Select Text on a Web Page You can highlight text on a Web page and copy it, search for it, or share it. 1.
Page 124: Adjust Browser Privacy Settings
 Block pop-up windows: Prevents pop-up advertisements or windows from appearing onscreen. Clear the check mark to disable this function.  Load images: Allows Web page images to be loaded along with the other text components of a loaded website. ...
Page 125: Adjust Browser Security Settings
 Clear form data: Deletes any stored data from previously filled out forms. Touch OK to complete the process.  Enable location: Allows sites to request access to your current location (using the built-in GPS function).  Clear location access: Clears location access for all websites. 4.
Page 126: Reset The Browser To Default
2. Press Menu , and touch More > Settings > Website settings. These advanced settings can be configured for individual sites (for example, Clear location access). 3. Touch Clear location access to complete the process. Reset the Browser to Default You always have the option to restore your browser to its default settings.
Page 127: Create A New Home Page
Create Bookmarks From Other Tabs 1. Press Home , and touch > Browser. 2. Press Menu , and touch Bookmarks. 3. Touch either the Most visited or History tab. 4. Touch and hold an entry from the list to display an onscreen pop-up menu. 5.
Page 128: Camera And Video
Camera and Video You can use the camera or camcorder to take and share pictures and videos. Your device comes with a 3.2 megapixel camera that lets you capture sharp pictures and videos. Take Pictures Record Videos Camera/Video Settings View Pictures and Videos Using Gallery Working with Photos Share Photos and Videos Take Pictures...
Page 129: Camera Viewfinder Screen
Camera Viewfinder Screen You’ll find the following controls on the camera viewfinder screen: 1. Camera settings button: Opens the settings menu and lets you change the camera settings. For more information, see Camera/Video Settings. 2. Location settings button: Touch this button to activate the built-in GPS application and attach the current location information to the pictures you will take.
Page 130: Review Screen
Review Screen After capturing a photo or video, the review screen lets you view, send, or delete the picture or video by touching the thumbnail. 1. Share: Shares the captured photo or video to another phone or your computer using Bluetooth, sending it by email or multimedia message, or selecting a social network where you want to upload it.
Page 131: Take A Picture
1. Gallery: Opens Gallery. 2. Folder: Opens the folder where the selected picture or video is included. 3. File name: Touch to show the file name of the selected picture or video. 4. Slideshow: Displays the slide show using the pictures stored in Gallery. 5.
Page 132: Close The Camera
5. Choose what you want to do with the photo you’ve just taken. See Review Screen details. Close the Camera On the camera screen, press Home or Back Record Videos Record high-quality videos (up to 480p resolution) using your device’s video camera. Video Viewfinder Screen Record a Video Video Viewfinder Screen...
Page 133: Record A Video
6. Switch slider: Drag down to change to camera. 7. Recorder button: Touch to take a video. Touch again to stop. Record a Video 1. Press and hold the camera button at the lower right side of the device. - or - Press Home , and touch >...
Page 134: View Pictures And Videos Using Gallery
 Camera settings: Restores all of the camera’s settings to their default values. View Pictures and Videos Using Gallery Using the Gallery application, you can view photos and watch videos that you’ve taken with your device’s camera, downloaded, or copied onto the USB storage. For photos that are on the USB storage, you can do basic editing such as rotating and cropping.
Page 135: View Photos And Videos
Folders in the USB storage that contain photos and videos will also be treated as albums and will be listed below Camera. The actual folder names will be used as the album names. If you have downloaded any photos and videos, these will be placed in the download album. When viewing pictures in Gallery, scroll left or right the screen to view more albums.
Page 136: Watch A Video
► Touch the screen twice quickly to zoom in, then touch the screen twice quickly again to zoom out. - or - Pinch the screen using your thumb and forefinger to zoom out or spread the screen to zoom in. Watch a Video Use the onscreen controls to play, pause, or stop the video.
Page 137: Crop A Photo
Crop a Photo 1. Press Home , and touch > Gallery. 2. Touch an album, and then touch a picture. 3. Press Menu , and touch More > Crop. A crop box then appears on the photo. 4. To adjust the crop box size, press and hold the edge of the box. When directional arrows appear, drag your finger inward to or outward to resize the crop box.
Page 138: Send Photos Or Videos By Email/Gmail
Send Photos or Videos by Email/Gmail You can send several photos, videos, or both in an email/Gmail message. They are added as file attachments in your email. 1. Press Home , and touch > Gallery. 2. Touch the album that contains the photos or videos you want to share and touch and hold the photos or videos.
Page 139: Share Photos On Picasa
Share Photos on Picasa You need to be signed in to a Google account to upload pictures to the Picasa™ photo organizing service. 1. Press Home , and touch > Gallery. 2. Touch the album that contains the photos you want to share and touch and hold the photos.
Page 140: Tools And Calendar
Tools and Calendar Learn how to use many of your device’s productivity-enhancing features. Calendar Clock & Alarm Calculator Voice Service Eco Mode 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 device’s Calendar stays in sync with your Calendar on the Web, or the corporate calendar.
Page 141: Invite Guests To Your Event
 Select the default time zone or set a different one for this event.  If the event is a special occasion such as a birthday or an all-day event, set the From and To dates, and then select the All day check box. 5.
Page 142: Event Alerts
Event Alerts When your device is turned on and you have an event alarm scheduled, your device alerts you and displays the event summary. There are several ways your device alerts you to scheduled events: ● By playing the assigned ringtone type. ●...
Page 143 The color bars on the left side of the events indicate the type of calendar that includes the event. To find out what each color represents, press Menu , and then touch More > Calendars. When in Day view, slide left or right across the screen to view earlier or later days. Week View Week view displays a chart of the events of one week.
Page 144: Erase Events
● You can touch and hold on a time slot to open an options menu from which you can also choose to create an event or switch to either Day or Agenda view. ● Touch an event to view its details. ●...
Page 145: Show Or Hide Calendars
3. Press Menu , and touch Delete event. 4. In the Delete confirmation box, touch OK. - or - If the calendar event is recurring, select Only this event, This & future events, or All events, and touch OK. Show or Hide Calendars ►...
Page 146: Opening Clock
Opening Clock To open the Clock application: ► Press Home , and touch > Clock. You will see date, time, and weather information.  Touch the Dimmer icon to dim the screen.  To return to the Home screen, touch the Home tab at the bottom of the Clock screen.
Page 147: Setting An Alarm
Setting an Alarm 1. Press Home , and touch > Clock. 2. Touch the Alarms tab on the bottom of the screen. Note: When you first open the alarms, two alarms are set up by default and ready for you to customize.
Page 148: Changing Alarm Settings
2. From the Alarms screen, touch a desired alarm, and then touch Delete. 3. Touch OK to confirm the deletion. Changing Alarm Settings 1. Press Home , and touch > Clock, and touch at the bottom of the Clock screen. 2.
Page 149: Automatic Speech Recognition (Asr)
Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) You can use your device’s built-in automatic speech recognition (ASR) software (Voice Dialer) to dial a phone number in your Contacts or to launch device functions. All you have to do is talk into the device, and ASR will recognize your voice and complete tasks by itself. ►...
Page 150: Google Voice Recognition Settings
Google Voice Recognition Settings ► Press Home > Menu , and touch Settings > Voice input & output > Voice recognizer settings.  Language to set the language used when entering text by speaking.  SafeSearch to filter explicit text and images from the search results. Select from Off, Moderate, or Strict.
Page 151: Eco Mode
2. Speak clearly into the phone’s microphone when you see Speak now on the screen. If an error occurs, try again. 3. Touch a matching item from the onscreen list. Eco Mode The Eco Mode allows you to save battery life while using your device. 1.
Page 152: Bluetooth
Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology that allows you to connect wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth devices, such as headsets and hands-free car kits, and Bluetooth-enabled handhelds, computers, printers, and wireless phones. The Bluetooth communication range is usually approximately 30 feet. Turn Bluetooth On or Off The Bluetooth Settings Menu Change the Device Name...
Page 153: Change The Device Name
Change the Device Name The device name identifies your device to other devices. 1. Press Home > Menu , and touch Settings > Wireless & networks. 2. If the Bluetooth check box is not selected, select it to turn Bluetooth on. 3.
Page 154: Reconnect A Headset Or Car Kit
4. Touch Scan for devices. Your device will start to scan for Bluetooth devices within range. 5. When you see the name of your headset displayed in the Bluetooth devices section, touch the name. Your device then automatically tries to pair with the headset. 6.
Page 155: Send And Receive Information Using Bluetooth
2. In the Bluetooth devices section, touch and hold the device to disconnect. 3. Touch Disconnect. To unpair from a Bluetooth device: You can make your device 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.
Page 156: Receive Information From Another Device
 Photos and videos (in Gallery): On the Albums tab, touch an album, and select the items you want to share. Touch the Share button , and then touch Bluetooth.  Contacts: Touch the entry, and then press Menu , and touch Share > Bluetooth.
Page 157 5. On the sending device, send one or more files to your device. Refer to the device’s documentation for instructions on sending information over Bluetooth. 6. If prompted, enter the same passcode on both your device and the other device, or confirm the auto-generated passcode.
Page 158: Usb Storage
USB Storage The USB storage feature allows you to store images, videos, music, documents, and voice data. View the USB Storage Memory Format the USB Storage Use the Device’s USB Storage as a USB Drive View the USB Storage Memory ►...
Page 159  Copy files from the device’s USB storage to a folder on your computer or computer desktop. 6. After copying the files, unmount the removable disk (that is, the connected device) as required by your computer’s operating system to safely remove your device, and disconnect the device from the computer.
Page 160: Important Safety Information
Important Safety Information This phone guide contains important operational and safety information that will help you safely use your phone. Failure to read and follow the information provided in this phone guide may result in serious bodily injury, death, or property damage. General Precautions There are several simple guidelines to operating your phone properly and maintaining safe, satisfactory service.
Page 161: Following Safety Guidelines
Following Safety Guidelines To operate your phone safely and efficiently, always follow any special regulations in a given area. Turn your phone off in areas where use is forbidden or when it may cause interference or danger. Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio frequency (RF) signals.
Page 162: Restricting Children's Access To Your Phone
Phones that have been rated have a label located on the box. Your Milano has an M4 and a T4 rating. These ratings are not guarantees. Results will vary depending on the user’s hearing device and individual type and degree of hearing loss.
Page 163: Getting The Best Hearing Device Experience With Your Phone
manufacturer of this phone for information on hearing aid compatibility. If you have questions about return or exchange policies, consult your service provider or phone retailer. Hearing aid devices may also be measured for immunity to interference noise from wireless phones and should have ratings similar to phones.
Page 164: Charging
● Avoid dropping the phone or battery. If the phone or battery is dropped, especially on a hard surface, and the user suspects damage, take it to a service center for inspection. ● Improper battery use may result in a fire, explosion or other hazard. ●...
Page 165: Radio Frequency (Rf) Energy
Radio Frequency (RF) Energy Understanding How Your Phone Operates Your phone is basically a radio transmitter and receiver. When it’s turned on, it receives and transmits radio frequency (RF) signals. When you use your phone, the system handling your call controls the power level. This power can range from 0.006 watt to 0.2 watt in digital mode. Knowing Radio Frequency Safety The design of your phone complies with updated NCRP standards described below.
Page 166: Fcc Notice
As stated above, variations in SAR values between different model phones do not mean variations in safety. SAR values at or below the federal standard of 1.6 W/kg are considered safe for use by the public. The highest reported SAR values of the Milano are: Cellular CDMA mode (Part 22): Head: 0.51 W/kg;...
Page 167: Owner's Record
The model number, regulatory number, and serial number are located on a nameplate inside the battery compartment. Record the serial number in the space provided below. This will be helpful if you need to contact us about your phone in the future. Model: Milano Serial No.: Important Safety Information...
Page 168: Manufacturer's Warranty
A. ONE (1) YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY: For a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase, KYOCERA will, at its option, either repair or replace a defective Product (with new or rebuilt parts/replacements).
Page 169 (unless caused by defect in material or workmanship); (ix) damage the result of fire, flood, acts of God or other acts which are not the fault of KYOCERA and which the Product is not specified to tolerate, including damage caused by mishandling and blown fuses;...
Page 170: End Users License Agreement
You are not permitted to, in any way, distribute the Software or make it available over a network for use on more than the single Kyocera device for which it was originally supplied. The Software may be copied only as permitted by applicable law and as necessary for backup purposes.
Page 171 Some of the Software packaged with your Kyocera device may be provided by third parties (“Third Party Software”). Third Party Software may also be available from third party content distributors such as application stores.
Page 172 Kyocera reserves the right to modify the terms of this Agreement at its sole discretion. Any such modification will be effective upon Kyocera or a Kyocera affiliate or agent sending notice to you by email, text message, other electronic communication or postal mail.
Page 173: Notes
Kyocera Communications, Inc. reserves the right to change or modify any information or specifications without notice or obligation.
Page 174: Copyrights
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 175: Index
Index 3-Way Calling, 42 Accessibility, 62 Accessory Jack, 9 Account Google Account, 27 Manage, 5 Airplane Mode, 48 Alarm, 136 Animation, 53 Answer a Call, 35 Applications, 91 Settings, 58 Auto-rotate Screen, 52 Back Key, 8 Battery Charge, 3 Install, 2 Bluetooth, 141 Boost Zone, 104 Brightness, 52...
Page 176 Device Layout (illustration), 8 Directory Assistance 411, 5 Drag, 11 Eco Mode, 140 Emergency Numbers, 33 Enhanced 911 (E911), 33 Enter Text, 16 Entertainment, 91 Extended Screen, 14 Factory Data Reset, 61 Folder, 13 Gestures, 10 Google Account, 27 Add new, 29 Manage, 30 Settings, 29 Home Key, 8...
Page 177 Phone Calls Emergency numbers, 33 From text messages, 33 Make calls, 31 Receive, 35 Using contacts, 32 Using phone dialpad, 31 Using recent calls, 32 Power Button, 9 Power Off, 10 Power On, 9 Proximity Sensor, 8 QWERTY Keyboard, 16 Recent Calls Make call from, 32 Options, 45...
Page 178 Touch, 11 Touch and Hold, 11 Touchscreen Navigation, 10 Turn off, 10 Turn on, 10 Trademarks, 163 TTY mode, 49 Turn Device Off, 10 Turn Device On, 9 USB Storage, 147 Vibrate, 50 Video, 121 Visual Voicemail, 36 Change Greeting, 39 Compose a Message, 38 Edit the Display Name, 40 Listen to Multiple Messages, 38...

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