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  • Page 1 KYOCERA Hydro User Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Device Basics ....................1 Battery ....................1 Install the Battery..................1 Charge the Battery ..................2 Turn the Device On and Off ................2 Turn the Device On ................... 2 Turn the Device Off ................... 2 Turn the Screen On and Off ................3 Turn the Screen On and Unlock It ..............
  • Page 3 Call Using the Plus (+) Code Dialing ............... 22 Call Using the Internet Calling ..............23 Receive Phone Calls ..................24 Answer an Incoming Call ................24 Mute the Ringtone Without Rejecting a Call ............. 24 Reject an Incoming Call ................24 Reject a Call and Send a Text Message ............
  • Page 4 Add an Entry to Favorites ................38 Send an Entry’s Call to Voicemail ..............39 Delete an Entry ..................39 Synchronize the Entries in People ..............39 Share an Entry in People................40 Accounts and Messaging .................. 41 Gmail ..................... 41 Create a Google Account ................
  • Page 5 Managing Your Friends ................59 Mobile Indicators ..................59 Signing Out .................... 60 Google Talk Settings ................. 60 Applications and Entertainment ................. 62 Google Play ....................62 Find and Install an App ................62 Create a Google Wallet Account ..............63 Request a Refund for a Paid App ..............
  • Page 6 Check the Wireless Network Status ............... 78 Connect to a Different Wi-Fi Network ............78 Data Services .................... 78 Launch a Web Connection ................78 Data Connection Status and Indicators ............79 Browser....................79 Learn to Navigate the Browser ..............79 Browser Menu ..................
  • Page 7 View Pictures and Videos Using Gallery ............. 94 Open Gallery ..................94 View Photos and Videos ................95 Zoom In or Out on a Photo ................96 Watch a Video ..................96 Close Gallery ..................97 Working with Photos ................... 97 Photo Options Menu .................
  • Page 8 Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) ............110 Text-to-Speech Settings ................111 Voice Search ..................111 Eco Mode ....................112 Bluetooth ....................113 Turn Bluetooth On or Off ................113 The Bluetooth Menu ................113 Pair With a Device ..................114 Disconnect or Unpair From a Bluetooth Device ..........115 Send and Receive Information Using Bluetooth ..........115 microSD Card ...................117 Remove the microSD Card .................118 Install a microSD Card ................119...
  • Page 9 Apps ....................131 Personal Settings..................131 Accounts & Sync ..................131 Add Account ..................131 General Sync Settings ................131 Location Services ..................132 Security ....................133 Language & Input ...................136 Backup & Reset ..................137 System Settings ..................138 Date & Time ..................138 Accessibility ..................138 Developer Options ..................139 About Phone ..................139 System Update ..................139 Notes .......................141...

  • Page 10: Device Basics

    Device Basics Battery Install the Battery 1. Slide the battery cover release latch to the unlocked position ( 2. Insert your thumb- or fingernail into the slit ( ) and lift the battery cover ( 3. Insert the battery, contacts end first, and gently press into place ( 4.

  • Page 11: Charge The Battery

    5. Slide the battery cover release latch to the locked position ( Charge the Battery 1. Open the cover of the charger/accessory jack. 2. Plug the smaller end of the micro-USB cable into the device’s charger/accessory jack. 3. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the charger, and then plug the charger into an electrical outlet.

  • Page 12: Turn The Screen On And Off

    Turn the Screen On and Off Turn the Screen On and Unlock It To save battery power, the device automatically turns off the screen after a certain period of time when you leave it idle. You will still be able to receive messages and calls while the device’s screen is off.

  • Page 13: Key Functions

    Key Functions CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the device. ● Earpiece lets you hear the caller and automated prompts. LED Indicator shows your device’s battery status. It also flashes for incoming calls or ● pending notifications. Back Key ( ) returns you to the previous screen or closes the dialog box.

  • Page 14: Touchscreen Navigation

    ● Volume Button allows you to adjust the ringtone and media volumes when you are not on a call, or the voice volume during a call. Camera Flash allows you to take pictures and videos in low light conditions. ● Headphone Jack allows you to plug in an optional headset for convenient, hands-free ●...

  • Page 15: Home Screen

    Home Screen The Home screen is the starting point for all applications, functions, and menus. From any application screen, press to return to the Home screen. Home Screen Overview ● Status Bar: Displays the time, notification, and device status icons. Slide down to display the Notifications panel.

  • Page 16: Customize The Home Screens

    ► Press Home and then drag across the screen to move from the main screen to an extended screen. Note: You cannot add more screens. Customize the Home Screens Add Application Icons or Widgets to the Home Screens 1. Touch on the Favorites Tray.

  • Page 17: Favorites Tray

    Gallery/Graphics: Select to use saved or captured pictures on your device. Touch  to select a picture, and crop it before setting it as wallpaper.  Live Wallpapers: Select to use Live wallpapers. Select the wallpaper and touch Set wallpaper. Wallpapers: Select to use preset wallpapers.
  • Page 18 ® Bluetooth enabled Wi-Fi® active (full signal) Vibrate Silent Network (full signal) Network (roaming, full signal) Network (no signal) 3G (data service) 1x (data service) Airplane mode Alarm set Battery (charging) Battery (full charge) Battery (discharged) Notification Icons Icon Description Missed call New email New Gmail...
  • Page 19 USB connection Alarm When animating, GPS is active Downloading...

  • Page 20: Text Entry

    Text Entry Touchscreen Keyboard Two types of keyboards are available on your device: Android keyboard and Swype. Simply touch a text field where you want to enter text to call up a keyboard. You can turn the device sideways to bring up a bigger keyboard. See Auto-Rotate Screen.
  • Page 21 Keyboard Functions Description Shift: Touch to toggle between lower case and upper case. Capslock: Double-touch the lower case or upper case shift key. Text mode: Touch to toggle between the Alphabet keyboard and Number & Symbol keyboard. Voice input mode: Touch to enter text using your voice. Backspace: Touch to delete a character.
  • Page 22 In Number & Symbol mode, touch to display more symbols.  Some keys have alternate characters. In either mode, if a key displays an extra  character at the upper right corner, touch and hold the key to enter the character. Or, touch and long hold a key to call up a list of all the characters available on that key.

  • Page 23: Swype

    Android Keyboard Settings 1. On the Android keyboard, touch and hold the space key and touch Configure input methods. - or – Press Home > Menu and touch System settings > Language & input. 2. Touch next to Android keyboard. Tip: You can also touch >...
  • Page 24 Swype Keyboard Overview Note: Key appearance may vary depending on the selected application or text field.
  • Page 25 Tip: For tips on using Swype, touch and hold the Swype key and then touch How to Swype. Keyboard Functions Description Text mode: Touch to toggle between the Alphabet keyboard and Number & Symbol keyboard. Swype: Touch and hold to access the tips or the settings of Swype. Voice input mode: Touch to enter text using your voice.

  • Page 26: Swype Settings

    Some keys have alternate characters. In either mode, if a key displays an extra  character on the upper right corner, touch and hold the key to enter the character. Or, touch and long hold a key to call up a list of all the characters available on that key.

  • Page 27: Copying And Pasting Text

    2. Choose from the following options: Select Input Method: Touch to select the Swype or Android keyboard.  How to Swype: Touch to learn Swype in quick steps.  Personal dictionary: Touch to make your personal dictionary for Swype.  ...
  • Page 28 Tip: Touch , or SELECT ALL to select all the text on the Web page. 3. Touch (Copy). 4. Open the application that you want to paste the text to. 5. Touch and hold the text box where you want to paste the text to, and touch PASTE. If you want to add the selected text to the current text, drag a selection tab to the ...

  • Page 29: Phone

    Phone Make Phone Calls Call Using the Phone Dialpad 1. Press Home and touch to display the phone screen.  If the dialpad is not displayed when the Phone application opens, touch the Phone 2. Touch the number keys on the dialpad to enter the phone number. 3.

  • Page 30: Call From People

    3. Touch the phone icon next to the name or number you want to place a call. 4. For additional options, touch the name or number. Call From People 1. Press Home and touch to display the phone screen. 2. Touch the People tab to display the People list.

  • Page 31: Call A Number With Pauses

    2. Touch Once an emergency call is placed, your device will be in Emergency mode for the following five minutes after the call where non-emergency calls cannot be made. To exit Emergency mode immediately: ► Press Menu and touch Exit Emergency mode > Yes. Enhanced 911 (E911) Information This device features an embedded Global Positioning System (GPS) chip necessary for utilizing E911 emergency location services where available.

  • Page 32: Call Using The Internet Calling

    1. Press Home and touch to display the phone screen. 2. Touch and hold until you see a “+” on the display screen. 3. Enter the country code and phone number, and then touch . The device automatically prepends the access code for international dialing, followed by the country code and phone number.

  • Page 33: Receive Phone Calls

    Ask for each call to ask each time you make a call.  Receive Phone Calls When you receive a phone call from an entry stored in People, the Incoming call screen appears and displays the caller ID icon, name, and phone number of the calling party. When you receive a phone call from someone who is not stored in People, only the default caller ID icon and phone number appear on the Incoming call screen.

  • Page 34: Voicemail Notification

    3. Follow the system prompts to: Create your password.  Record your name announcement.  Record your greeting.  Important: Voicemail Password – It is strongly recommended that you create a password when setting up your voicemail to protect against unauthorized access. Without a password, anyone who has access to your device is able to access your voicemail messages.

  • Page 35: Voicemail Settings

    Voicemail Settings 1. Press Home and touch 2. Press Menu and touch Settings. 3. Configure the following settings: Touch Voicemail service to select the voicemail service provider.   Touch Voicemail settings to configure the voicemail number if necessary. Touch Vibrate and select when the device responds with vibration to a new ...

  • Page 36: 3-Way Calling

    Call Waiting Settings To activate or deactivate the Call Waiting setting: 1. Press Home and touch 2. Press Menu and touch Settings > Call waiting. 3. Touch Activate or Deactivate. Your device will place a call to activate or deactivate the setting.

  • Page 37: Other Call Settings

    - or - Touching and selecting the number from your People list. 6. Touch OK. Your device will place a call to activate the setting. To deactivate a Call Forwarding setting: 1. Press Home and touch 2. Press Menu and touch Settings > Call forwarding. 3.
  • Page 38 To enable Auto Retry: 1. Press Home and touch 2. Press Menu and touch Settings. 3. Select the Auto Retry check box. TTY Mode A TTY (teletypewriter, also known as a TDD or Text Telephone) is a telecommunications device that allows people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or who have speech or language disabilities to communicate by telephone.

  • Page 39: Call Restrictions

    To enable Voice Privacy: 1. Press Home and touch 2. Press Menu and touch Settings. 3. Select the Voice Privacy check box. Call Timer Your device displays the duration of your last call, outgoing calls, incoming calls, roaming calls, etc. To view a Call Timer: 1.

  • Page 40: In-Call Options

    Note: If a pattern, PIN, or password is set for the screen lock, you need to enter the pattern, PIN, or password to change the restriction settings. DTMF Tones Follow the steps below if you need to change the DTMF tones. 1.

  • Page 41: Call Log

    Warning: Because of higher volume levels, do not place the device near your ear during speakerphone use. Press Menu during a call to display a list of additional in-call features. Touch an option to select it. ● Contacts: Displays your People list. ●...

  • Page 42: Clear Call Logs

     Press Menu and touch Remove from call log to remove the log.  Press Menu and touch Edit number before call to edit the number before calling. Clear Call Logs 1. Press Home and touch to display the phone screen. 2.

  • Page 43: People

    People The People 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. Display People ►...

  • Page 44: Add A New Entry To People

    ● Press Menu  Contacts to display: Selects the People list to be displayed. See Display Options. Import/export: Imports/exports entries from/to the microSD card.   Accounts: Opens the Accounts & sync settings screen. See Accounts & Sync. Settings: Opens the Display options page. You can select how your entries are ...
  • Page 45 2. If this is the first time to open the People application, select where to save a new entry:  Existing to save to your existing Google account. New to save to your new Google account.  Not now to save to your device only. ...

  • Page 46: Save A Phone Number From The Phone Dialpad

    ADDRESS  Add another field: Touch to include additional information such as IM (address),  Notes, Nickname, Website, Internet call, 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 right of the field. Note: To add more phone numbers, email addresses, etc., touch Add new under the current numbers or addresses.

  • Page 47: Assign A Ringtone To An Entry

    2. Touch an entry, press Menu and touch Edit. 3. Touch the entry icon to the right of the name. 4. To assign a stored picture, touch Choose photo from Gallery, select a location and then select a picture. - or - To assign a new picture, touch Take photo and take a picture by touching .

  • Page 48: Send An Entry's Call To Voicemail

    2. Touch an entry. 3. Touch the star at the upper right corner. The star turns to white. Send an Entry’s Call to Voicemail You can transfer your entry’s voice call to voicemail anytime you receive it. 1. Press Home and touch >...

  • Page 49: Share An Entry In People

    Share an Entry in People You can quickly share the entries in People using Bluetooth, Email, or Gmail. 1. Press Home and touch > People. 2. Touch an entry, press Menu and touch Share. 3. In the Share contact via menu, select a method: Bluetooth to send the information via Bluetooth.

  • Page 50: Accounts And Messaging

    Accounts and Messaging With the data service and your device’s messaging capabilities, you have the opportunity to share information through many different channels and accounts. Gmail You will need a Google account to access several device features such as Gmail™, Google Maps™, Google Talk™, and Google Play ™...

  • Page 51: Sign In To Your Google Account

    Note: When setting up a new Google account, either on your device or online, you will be prompted to add a secondary email address. Enter a second Gmail address or any other email address from which you currently send and receive email. This address is used to authenticate your account should you ever encounter problems or forget your password.

  • Page 52: 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 ...

  • Page 53: Read And Reply To Gmail Messages

    Tip: If you want to send a CC or a BCC of the email to other recipients, press Menu and touch Add Cc/Bcc. 4. Enter the subject, and then compose your message. Note: If you want to attach a picture, press Menu and touch Attach file.

  • Page 54: Add A Corporate Account

    1. Press Home and touch > Email. 2. Enter the Email address and Password for the email account and then touch Next. Important: If the account type you want to set up is not in the device database, you will be asked to enter more details.

  • Page 55: Create Another Email Account

    Note: Signal interruptions or incorrect username or password information can cause completion issues. 8. Identify your new account with a unique name and provide the outgoing name, then touch Done. ® ® Note: You can have multiple corporate email (Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync ) accounts active on your device.

  • Page 56: View And Reply To Email

    4. Enter the subject, and then compose your message. 5. To add an attachment, press Menu and touch Attach file, and choose from the following options: Pictures: Select photos from Gallery.   Videos: Select videos from Gallery. Audio: Select sound files. ...

  • Page 57: Email General Settings

    ► While in the account you want to synchronize, touch Delete an Email Message 1. On the email account Inbox, touch the message you want to delete (the message is selected). 2. Touch Delete Multiple Email Messages 1. On the email account Inbox, touch the check box of the messages you want to delete. 2.

  • Page 58: Delete An Email Account

    Signature: Allows you to create an email signature for your outgoing emails.  Quick responses: Allows you to edit text you frequently insert when composing  emails. Default account: Assign this account as the default email used for outgoing  messages.

  • Page 59: Text Messaging And Mms

    1. Press Home and touch > Email. 2. Press Menu and touch Settings. 3. Select the account you want to delete. 4. Touch Remove account > OK. Text Messaging and MMS With Text Messaging (SMS), you can send and receive instant text messages between your wireless device and another messaging-ready phone.

  • Page 60: Send A Multimedia Message (Mms)

    4. Touch Type message and then start composing your message. Tip: You can add a subject line by pressing Menu and then touching Add subject. 5. When done, touch 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 61: Save And Resume A Draft Message

    5. Touch and select from the following file attachments. Pictures: Open Gallery to attach a photo from your storage card.  Capture picture: Run the camera application to take a photo and attach it.  Videos: Open Gallery to attach a video from your storage card. ...

  • Page 62: New Messages Notification

    To resume composing the message: 1. On the Messaging screen, touch the message to resume editing it. “Draft” in red appears at the right of the message in the list. 2. When you finish editing the message, touch or if you add attachments to your message, touch New Messages Notification Depending on your notification settings, the device will play a ringtone, vibrate, or display...
  • Page 63 Note: If a message contains a phone number, touch the message to dial the number or touch and hold the message to add it to your People list. To view a multimedia message (MMS): 1. Press Home and touch > Messaging. 2.

  • Page 64: Text And Mms Options

    stored entry information, you can view the entry details, phone or send an email message to the entry, and more. Text and MMS Options The messages settings menu lets you control options for your text and MMS messages including message limits, size settings, and notifications. 1.

  • Page 65: Social Networking Accounts

    Multimedia (MMS) Messages Settings ● Delivery reports: Select this option to request a delivery report for each message you send. Read reports: Select this option to request a read report for each message you send. ● ● Auto-retrieve: Select this option to automatically retrieve all your multimedia messages completely.

  • Page 66: Google Talk

    2. Touch the screen to show the progress bar at the bottom. Touch the screen while the bar is displayed to pause/play the video. Move the slider on the bar to the left or right to rewind or fast-forward the video. Searching for Videos 1.
  • Page 67 1. On the friends list screen, touch 2. Enter the Google Talk ID or the Gmail address of the person you want to add. 3. Touch DONE. Viewing Your Invitations On the friends list screen, the friends you invited appear offline in your Friends list until they accept your invitation.

  • Page 68: Managing Your Friends

    Managing Your Friends Friends on the friends list screen are sorted according to their online status and are listed alphabetically. Viewing the Friends List You can sort your friends as you like. ► On the friends list screen, press Menu and touch Display option.

  • Page 69: Signing Out

    Displaying a Mobile Indicator You can choose to show a mobile indicator along with your name to let your friends know the type of wireless device you are using. 1. On the friends list screen, press Menu and touch Settings. 2.
  • Page 70 briefly, and then touch OK to confirm selection. Select Silent if you do not want the device to ring when a new video chat notification arrives.  Vibrate: Select if you want the device to vibrate when a new video chat notification arrives.

  • Page 71: Applications And Entertainment

    Applications and Entertainment All of your device’s features are accessible through the Applications list. Touch the applications launcher icon on the Home screen. 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. To access the Google Play Store app, you must first connect to the Internet using your device’s Wi-Fi or data connection and sign in to your Google account.

  • Page 72: Create A Google Wallet Account

    Note: The Google Play Store screen shots and options may vary depending on the version installed on your device. Your Google Play Store app will update automatically when available. 4. Touch an app to read a description about the app and user reviews. 5.

  • Page 73: Request A Refund For A Paid App

    ► On your computer, go to wallet.google.com to create a Google Wallet account. - or - The first time you use your device to buy an item from Google Play, you’re prompted to enter your billing information to set up a Google Wallet account. Warning: When you’ve used Google Wallet once to purchase an app from the Google Play Store app, the device remembers your password, so you don’t need to enter it...

  • Page 74: Get Help With Google Play

    2. Press Menu and touch My Apps. 3. On the INSTALLED screen, touch the app you want to uninstall, and then touch Uninstall. 4. When prompted, touch OK to remove the app on your device.  If requested, choose the reason for removing the app, and then touch OK. - or - 1.
  • Page 75 Finding Your Current Location Note: Don’t forget to set your location sources. On the Google Maps screen, touch . A blinking blue arrow indicates your current location on the map. This feature is available when Google’s location service or GPS satellites is enabled.

  • Page 76: Google Navigation

    ● Satellite: Add this layer to use the same satellite data as Google Earth. The images are not real-time and are approximately one to three years old. Terrain: Add this layer for a shaded relief view of topographic features. ● Transit Lines: Add this layer to provide geographic representations of transit lines.

  • Page 77: Google Latitude

    1. Press Home and touch > Navigation. 2. If you see the onscreen disclaimer, read it and touch Accept if you agree. 3. Choose from the following onscreen options: The STARRED tab to obtain directions to locations that have been starred within ...
  • Page 78 Touch MAP VIEW to see you friend on the Google Map.   Touch to invite your friend to the Latitude. Touch to sign in the Latitude.   Touch to refresh the friend list.  Press Menu and touch Location settings to configure your location reporting and sharing.
  • Page 79 Touch MAP VIEW on the Latitude screen. Google Maps™ shows your friends’ locations. Each friend is represented by a photo icon with an arrow pointing at his or her approximate location. If a friend has opted to enable city-level sharing, his or her icon will not have an arrow and it appears in the middle of the city.

  • Page 80: Cricket Navigator

    2. Touch your own name, and then touch Location settings. 3. 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 changed.

  • Page 81: Opening The Music Library

    access from the Android Music application. Follow the onscreen instructions to continue. Opening the Music Library ► Press Home and touch > Play Music. The Music library screen appears. Playing Music 1. On the Music library screen, touch a category name to view its contents. Available categories are: PLAYLISTS to select a customized playlist you’ve created.

  • Page 82: Search For Music In The Music Library

    The following options are available for the control: Drag the slider to rewind or fast-forward. ● Touch to pause. Touch to resume playing. ● Touch to go back to the beginning of the current song, and to play the ● next song in an album.

  • Page 83: Now Playing Queue

    Now Playing Queue The Now Playing queue allows for queuing and reordering of the music. Display the Now Playing Queue ► On the Now Playing screen, touch . See Now Playing Screen. Add an Item to the Queue 1. Open the Music library and identify the item you want to add to the queue. 2.

  • Page 84: Backing Up Your Downloaded Music Files

    Adding Song to Existing Playlists 1. Open the 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 85: Mobile Web

    3. Select and copy the music files to a folder on your computer’s hard drive. Mobile Web Mobile Web allows you to access the many useful links on our Cricket Mobile Web deck, as well as surf the mobile Internet. On-deck you will find quick and handy links to social networking sites such as MySpace and Facebook, instant weather, horoscope and lottery links, as well as many other sites including sports, news and shopping.

  • Page 86: 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 Accounts and Messaging, Applications and Entertainment, and Tools and Calendar.

  • Page 87: Check The Wireless Network Status

    Note: The next time your device connects to a previously accessed secured wireless network, you will not be prompted to enter the security key again, unless you reset your device to its factory default settings. Note: Wi-Fi networks are self-discoverable, which means no additional steps are required for your device to connect to a Wi-Fi network.

  • Page 88: Data Connection Status And Indicators

    Note: Internet connections can be made either through the data service or via Wi-Fi (configured within the Settings > Wi-Fi). Tip: To change the device’s default launch page to your current page, press Menu and touch Settings > General > Set homepage > Current page. Note: The Browser automatically launches when a Web link is touched from within either an email or text message.

  • Page 89: Browser Menu

    To scroll through a website’s page: ► In a single motion, touch and drag across or up and down a page. Selecting To select onscreen items or links: ► Drag across a page, and then touch an item or onscreen link. Links, which are displayed as underlined text, allow you to jump to Web pages, select special functions, or even place phone calls.

  • Page 90: Select Text On A Web Page

    Options available within the browser menu include: Stop: Stops loading the current Web page. ● ● Refresh: Reloads the current Web page. ● Forward: Returns you to a previously viewed page. ● Bookmarks: Allows you to access and manage your bookmarks. Save to bookmarks: Adds the currently viewed page as a bookmark.

  • Page 91: Adjust Browser Settings

    Tip: Touch SELECT ALL to select all the text on the Web page. 3. Touch and select the following options: Copy to copy the selected text.   Share to share the selected text via Bluetooth, Gmail, messaging, etc. Find to find the selected text on the Web page. ...

  • Page 92: Adjust Browser Accessibility Settings

    2. Press Menu and touch Settings > Privacy & security. 3. Select from one of the following browser privacy and security settings: Clear cache: Deletes all currently cached data. Touch OK to complete the process.   Clear history: Clears the browser navigation history. Touch OK to complete the process.

  • Page 93: Adjust Browser Advanced Settings

    Zoom on double-tap: Enables zoom function by double-tapping the screen.  Minimum font size: Sets the minimum font size on the Web as you see on its  preview screen. Inverted rendering: Inverts the screen image. Black becomes white and vice versa. ...

  • Page 94: Adjust Browser Bandwidth Management Settings

    Reset to default: Resets the browser settings to default.  Adjust Browser Bandwidth Management Settings You can adjust your browser’s bandwidth management settings. 1. Press Home and touch > Browser. 2. Press Menu and touch Settings > Bandwidth management. 3. Select from one of the following browser bandwidth management settings: ...

  • Page 95: Reset The Browser To Default

    3. Touch the website you want to create the settings of. These advanced settings can be configured for individual sites. 4. Touch the settings (for example, 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. 1.

  • Page 96: Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot

    Show Bookmarks 1. Press Home and touch > Browser. 2. Press Menu and touch Bookmarks. Three tabs are revealed: BOOKMARKS: Displays a list of your current Web bookmarks.   HISTORY: Displays a record of your browsing history. These records are organized into folders such as: Today, Yesterday, Last 7 days, and Most visited.
  • Page 97 Using both data service and hotspot drains your device’s battery at a much faster  rate than when using any other feature combination. Note: The best way to keep using the device as a hotspot is to have it connected to a power supply.
  • Page 98 When the portable Wi-Fi hotspot is active and is ready to share its connection, the hotspot icon appears on the status bar. Phone As Modem You can tether your device to your computer with a USB cable to share your device’s Internet connection with your computer.

  • Page 99: 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 Important: Make sure the microSD card is installed before you use the camera or camcorder. All pictures or videos that you capture using your device are stored on the microSD card.

  • Page 100: Review Screen

    1. Camera mode icons: Displays the current camera modes. 2. Available shot: Displays the number of shots left available (depending on the capacity of the microSD card). 3. Zoom slider: Drag this slider to change the zoom settings. You can also change the zoom settings by pressing the volume button up or down.

  • Page 101: Take A Picture

    1. Gallery: Opens the Gallery application to edit your photos or videos. 2. Share: Displays the available applications to share your photos or videos. Take a Picture You can take high-resolution pictures using your device’s camera. 1. Press Home and touch >...

  • Page 102: Record A Video

    1. Thumbnail: Thumbnail of the latest image you took. Touch to view and manage. 2. Recorder button: Touch to take a video. Touch again to stop. 3. Zoom slider: Drag this slider to change the zoom settings. You can also change the zoom settings by pressing the volume button up or down.

  • Page 103: Camera/Video Settings

    4. Frame your subject on the screen. 5. Touch to start capturing video. 6. Touch to stop capturing. 7. Choose what you want to do with the video you’ve just captured. See Review Screen for details. Camera/Video Settings Follow the steps below to change the camera/video settings. 1.

  • Page 104: View Photos And Videos

    Photos or videos you took with the internal camera are stored in Camera album. Folders in your storage card 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.

  • Page 105: Zoom In Or Out On A Photo

    1. Touch to go back to the Gallery screen. 2. Name of the album. 3. Touch to show the slideshow of pictures in this album. ► Press Menu to select pictures or sort pictures. Zoom In or Out on a Photo There are two ways you can zoom in or out of a photo.

  • Page 106: Close Gallery

    Close Gallery ► While in the Gallery screen, press Home Working with Photos You can manage your photos or videos. Photo Options Menu With the picture displayed, press Menu to show the following menu. Delete: Deletes the selected picture/video.  ...

  • Page 107: Rotate And Save A Photo

    4. Touch the following icon to edit the picture and scroll left and right to select your favorite effect. to add exposure effect.   to add artistic effect. to add color effect.   to add additional effect.  to undo the action.

  • Page 108: Share Photos And Videos

    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. 5. To move the crop box to the part of the photo that you want to crop, drag the crop box to the desired position.

  • Page 109: Send Photos Or Videos By Multimedia Message

    5. Compose your message and then touch Note: If you selected Email and you have multiple email accounts, the default email account will be used. Send Photos or Videos by Multimedia Message Although you can send several photos or videos in a multimedia message, it may be better to just send one at a time, especially if the files are large in size.

  • Page 110: Share Photos On Picasa

    3. Press the photo or video until you see a blue frame around it. Touch multiple photos and videos to select them. 4. Touch > Google+. 5. Follow the instructions on the screen. Share Photos on Picasa You need to be signed in to a Google account to upload pictures to the Picasa™ photo organizing service.

  • Page 111: Tools And Calendar

    Tools and Calendar 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 112: Invite Guests To Your Event

    Note: You can add another reminder time in a Google Calendar event. Touch Add reminder to add another reminder. 11. Select your status to be displayed on your calendar. 12. Set the privacy status of this event. 13. Touch DONE. Invite Guests to Your Event If you want to invite guests to your event, you need to create and add the event in your Google Calendar.

  • Page 113: View Events

    1. Slide the status bar down to open the Notifications panel. 2. Touch the upcoming event name to display the event. Note: If you have other pending event reminders, these events will also appear on the screen. 3. Do one of the following: ...
  • Page 114 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. When in Week view: You can touch and hold on a time slot to create an event. ●...

  • Page 115: Erase Events

    Month View In Month view, you’ll see markers on days that have events. When in Month view: ● Touch a day to view the events of that day. Slide up or down the screen to view earlier or later months. ●...

  • Page 116: Show Or Hide Calendars

    Show or Hide Calendars ► In any Calendar view, press Menu and touch Calendars to display, and then select the check box next to the calendar to display or clear the check box to hide it. Synchronize Calendars with Your Device You can choose which Google Calendars to keep synchronized on your device or which ones to stop synchronizing.

  • Page 117: Setting An Alarm

    Setting an Alarm 1. Press Home and touch > Clock. 2. Touch on the screen. Note: When you first open the alarms, two alarms are set up by default and ready for you to customize. These alarms are turned off by default. 3.

  • Page 118: Changing Alarm Settings

    4. Touch Time to adjust the hour and minute, and select AM or PM by touching , or sliding each item vertically. 5. Touch Repeat to select a repeat status for the alarm. 6. Touch Ringtone to select a ringtone that will play as an alarm. 7.

  • Page 119: Calculator

    Set default ringtone: Select to set the ringtone for the alarm.  Calculator Your device comes with a built-in calculator. 1. Press Home and touch > Calculator. 2. Enter numbers by touching the onscreen keys. 3. Touch DELETE to clear a number. Touch and hold to clear an entire number. 4.

  • Page 120: Text-To-Speech Settings

    Opening an Application with the Voice Dialer 1. Press Home and touch > Voice Dialer. 2. When prompted to speak, say “Open [application name].”  For example, say “Open Calendar,” to open the Calendar. The application screen is displayed. Opening a Settings Menu with the Voice Dialer 1.

  • Page 121: Eco Mode

    Voice Search Settings You can configure the settings of the voice search feature. 1. Press Home > Menu and touch System settings > Language & input. 2. Touch Voice Search.  Language to set the language used when entering text by speaking. SafeSearch to filter explicit text and images from the search results.

  • Page 122: Bluetooth

    When Eco Mode is on, the Eco Mode icon appears on the status bar. Configured settings in the Eco Mode are automatically reflected in the respective Settings menu, and vice versa. 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.

  • Page 123: Pair With A Device

    Visibility timeout to select the time duration your device is visible to other  devices.  Show received files to show the files received using the Bluetooth feature. Pair With a Device 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.

  • Page 124: Disconnect Or Unpair From A Bluetooth Device

    1. Press Home > Menu and touch System settings > Bluetooth. 2. If the Bluetooth is not turned on, touch to turn Bluetooth on. 3. Make sure that the headset is discoverable. 4. Touch the headset’s name in the Bluetooth devices section. 5.
  • Page 125 1. Set the receiving device to discoverable mode. You may also need to set it to “Receive Beams” or “Receive Files.” Refer to the device’s documentation for instructions on receiving information over Bluetooth. 2. On the device, open the application that contains the information or file you want to send.

  • Page 126: Microsd Card

    Receive Information From Another Device Your device is capable of receiving a wide variety of file types with Bluetooth, including photos, videos, or contacts. To receive files from another device, you need to have a microSD card installed in your device.

  • Page 127: Remove The Microsd Card

    Remove the microSD Card 1. Unmount the SDcard. See Unmount and Mount the microSD Card. 2. Remove the battery cover following steps 1-2 in Install the Battery. 3. Grasp the white pull-tab extending from the battery pack and pull the battery out of its compartment.

  • Page 128: Install A Microsd Card

    Install a microSD Card 1. Remove the battery cover following steps 1-2 in Install the Battery. 2. Slide the SD card holder in the direction of the arrow to unlock it ( 3. Raise the card holder with your fingers ( 4.

  • Page 129: Unmount And Mount The Microsd Card

    2. Scroll down the screen, touch Erase SD card > Erase SD card > Erase everything. Note: The formatting procedure erases all the data on the microSD card, after which the files CANNOT be retrieved. To prevent the loss of important data, please check the contents before you format the card.

  • Page 130: Use The Device's Microsd Card As A Media Device

    Note: The device will not recognize the microSD card when it is connected to a computer as a disk drive. You will not be able to use some of the device’s applications such as the Camera or Play Music. Use the Device’s microSD Card as a Media Device You can connect your device as a media device to your computer.

  • Page 131: Settings

    Settings Wireless & Networks Settings Wi-Fi You can enjoy the advantage of Wi-Fi hotspots for high-speed data access using available computer networks. For details on your device’s Wi-Fi features and settings, see Wi-Fi. Bluetooth The Bluetooth wireless technology enables wireless connectivity with accessories such as portable or installed hands-free car kits, phones, handsets, computers, and so on.

  • Page 132: Airplane Mode

    Set Data Usage Limit You can also set the limit for mobile data in case you don’t have unlimited data plan which cuts off data at a specified threshold. Warning: The usage displayed is measured by your device. Your carrier’s data usage accounting may differ and the usage in excess of your data limit plan can result in charges.

  • Page 133: Tethering & Portable Hotspot

    1. Press Home > Menu and touch System settings > More…. 2. Select the Airplane mode check box. Tethering & Portable Hotspot The portable Wi-Fi hotspot turns your device into a wireless router and shares your device’s data connection with one or more computers or mobile devices using Wi-Fi. For details on your device’s tethering and portable hotspot settings, see Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot.
  • Page 134 2. When you hear your voicemail greeting, touch 3. Enter your password at the prompt and follow the voice prompts. When you return to the Cricket network, voicemail notification will resume as normal. Data Roaming To use the data service while roaming: 1.

  • Page 135: Device Settings

    Data to display a prompt that will require you to respond anytime you attempt to  access data service while roaming. The prompt will not appear again while you are in the data session you allowed. Tip: If you prefer not to use the Roaming guards feature, touch the Never ask check box and then touch Roam while the alert dialog is displayed.

  • Page 136: Vibrate Pattern

    1. Press Home > Menu and touch System settings > Sound > Silent mode. 2. Select an option: Off to disable the silent mode.   Vibrate to mute all sounds but vibrate. You can select the vibrate pattern. See Vibrate Pattern.

  • Page 137: Display

    Vibrate and Ring ► Select the Vibrate and ring check box to let your device ring and vibrate simultaneously. Persistent Alerts This menu lets you set alerts, such as beep, vibration, or LED blinking for notification. 1. Press Home > Menu and touch System settings >...
  • Page 138 3. Touch OK. Wallpaper 1. Press Home > Menu and touch System settings > Display > Wallpaper. 2. Select the wallpaper you want to display on the screen. Auto-Rotate Screen Your device is capable of automatically changing the orientation of some onscreen content. With this feature, you can view the screen in either portrait or landscape orientation by turning the device sideways.

  • Page 139: Storage

    1. Press Home > Menu and touch System settings > Display > Screen proximity safety. 2. Drag the slider left or right to adjust the distance from your face and touch OK. Storage The Storage settings menu lets you see the available space of the internal storage and the SD card on your device and provides options for your microSD card.

  • Page 140: Apps

    Apps This menu lets you view applications on your device. 1. Press Home > Menu and touch System settings > Apps. 2. Touch one of the following tabs to select the applications to be displayed: DOWNLOADED: Select to display downloaded application. You can also see the ...

  • Page 141: Location Services

    As default your Google accounts are automatically synced. 1. Press Home > Menu and touch System settings > Accounts & sync. 2. If you see at the upper right corner, your accounts will automatically sync. Touch the account with the data you want to sync. 3.

  • Page 142: Security

    Security The Security settings menus let you set device security, lock codes, passwords, administrator settings, and more. Screen Lock You can choose the way how your device acts when the device’s display screen is turned on. As default, you must flick the lock button on the screen. See Turn the Screen On and Unlock The security of your device can be increased by drawing the correct pattern on the screen, entering the correct PIN, or entering the correct password to unlock the device’s control...
  • Page 143 6. When prompted, draw the screen unlock pattern again, and then touch Confirm. Note: Clear the Make pattern visible check box if you do not want the pattern to be displayed on the screen when you draw it. To use a PIN: 1.
  • Page 144 password.) You cannot use other features including making or receiving phone calls during encryption. Warning: To unencrypt your device, you need to reset your device to the original factory settings, which erases all data from the device’s application storage. Warning: To unencrypt your SD card, you need to format the card, which permanently removes all files stored on the card.

  • Page 145: Language & Input

    Unknown Sources Follow the steps below to install non-Google Play store applications. 1. Press Home > Menu and touch System settings > Security. 2. Select the Unknown sources check box and touch OK. Credential Storage You can see the trusted credentials on your device’s system. 1.

  • Page 146: Backup & Reset

    Backup & Reset Back up My Data You can back up your settings to a Google server. 1. Press Home > Menu and touch System settings > Backup & reset. 2. Select the Back up my data check box to enable the feature. Backup Account Specify an account to back up your settings to.

  • Page 147: System Settings

    3. Touch Reset phone. 4. Touch Erase everything. Your device will power down and reset itself, which may take up to 10 minutes. System Settings Date & Time Your device obtains its time and date information by using the network-provided date, time, and time zone.

  • Page 148: Developer Options

    TalkBack provides spoken feedback to help visually impaired users. 1. Press Home > Menu and touch System settings > Accessibility > TalkBack. 2. To turn it on, touch , read the message and then touch OK. is displayed. 3. Touch SETTINGS to configure its settings. System This menu configures the accessibility settings of the system in your device.
  • Page 149 Sync now. As an added precaution, to preserve any data on your microSD card, please remove it from your device prior to starting the update process. To update Kyocera Firmware: 1. Press Home > Menu and touch System settings > System updates >...

  • Page 150: Notes

    Notes ● Instructions to perform tasks in this guide may change depending on the software version on your device. All screens in this guide are simulated. Actual displays may vary. ●...

  • Page 151: 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. microSD and microSDHC Logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC.

  • Page 152: Index

    Index 3-Way Calling, 27 Accessibility, 138 Accounts & Sync, 131 Add Account, 131 General Sync Settings, 131 Airplane Mode, 123 Alarm, 108 Change, 109 Android Keyboard, 11 Overview, 11 Settings, 14 User Dictionary, 13 Voice Input, 13 Answer a Call, 24 Applications, 62 Auto Retry, 28 Auto-Rotate Screen, 129...
  • Page 153 Offline Reading, 86 Open, 78 Privacy Settings, 82 Reset, 86 Search Engine, 85 Security Settings, 82 Text Selection, 81 Website Settings, 85 Calculator, 110 Calendar, 102 Add an Event, 102 Erase Events, 106 Event Alerts, 103 Invite Guests, 103 Show or Hide, 107 Synchronize, 107 View Events, 104 Call Forwarding, 27...
  • Page 154 Storefront, 65 Data Connection Stauts Indicator, 79 Data Service, 78 Data Usage, 122 Date & Time, 138 Default Notification, 127 Developer Options, 139 Device Overview, 3 Turn Off, 2 Turn On, 2 Device Administration, 135 Eco Mode, 112 Email, 44 Account Settings, 48 Add an Account, 44 Compose and Send, 46...
  • Page 155 Google Navigation, 67 Google Talk, 57 Manage Friends, 59 Mobile Indicators, 59 Settings, 60 Sign In and Chat, 57 Sign Out, 60 Goole Play, 62 Play Store, 62 Home Screen, 6 Customize, 7 Extended Screens, 6 Overview, 6 In-Call Options, 31 Incoming Calls Answer, 24 Mute the Ringtone, 24...
  • Page 156 Navigation, 65 Notifications, 8 Paste, 18 People, 34 Add a New Entry, 35 Display, 34 Edit an Entry, 37 Save a Phone Number, 37 Share an Entry, 40 Synchronize the Entries, 39 Phone, 20 Phone Call Emergency Call, 21 From People, 21 From Recent Calls, 20 From Text Message, 21 Make Calls, 20...
  • Page 157 Settings, 122 Share Photos and Videos, 99 Bluetooth, 100 Email, 99 Gmail, 99 Google+, 100 Multimedia Message, 100 Picasa, 101 YouTube, 101 Silent Mode, 126 Status Bar, 8 Storage Settings, 130 Storefront, 65 Swype, 14 Keyboard Overview, 15 Settings, 17 User Dictionary, 17 Voice Input, 17 System Update, 139...
  • Page 158 Settings, 94 Share, 99 Viewfinder, 92 Watch, 96 Voice Dial, 110 Voice Input Android Keyboard, 13 Swype, 17 Voice Privacy, 29 Voice Search, 111 Voicemail, 24 Notification, 25 Retrieve Messages, 25 Set up, 24 Settings, 26 Volume, 126 Wallpaper, 7, 129 Web, 77 Wi-Fi, 77 Connect, 77...

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