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KYOCERA Rise

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© 2012 Kyocera Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Public Mobile, Everybody Talk and the Public
Mobile logo are trade-marks of Public Mobile Inc. Other marks are the property of their respective
owners. KYOCERA is a registered trademark of Kyocera Corporation.

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    KYOCERA Rise User Guide © 2012 Kyocera Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Public Mobile, Everybody Talk and the Public Mobile logo are trade-marks of Public Mobile 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 ........................ 1 Getting Help ........................... 3 Device Basics ..........................4 Your Device’s Layout ......................5 Key Functions ........................5 Turn Your Device On and Off ....................7 Turn Your Device On ......................
  • Page 3 Entering Text Using the Android Keyboard ................20 Copying and Pasting Text ....................24 Google Account ........................26 Create a Google Account ....................26 Sign In to Your Google Account ..................27 Add Account ........................28 General Sync Settings .......................28 Phone ............................29 Make Phone Calls .........................29 Call Using the Phone Dialpad ....................29 Call From Recent Calls ......................30 Call From People .......................30...
  • Page 4 Call Log Options ........................39 Clear Call Logs ........................40 Device Settings .........................41 WIRELESS & NETWORKS Settings ..................41 Wi-Fi ..........................41 Bluetooth..........................41 Data Usage ........................41 Airplane Mode ........................43 Mobile Networks ........................43 Roaming ..........................43 DEVICE Settings ........................45 Sound ..........................45 Display ..........................47 Storage ..........................49 Battery ..........................49 PC Connection ........................49 Apps ..........................50 PERSONAL Settings ......................50...
  • Page 5 Add a New People Entry .......................61 Save a Phone Number ......................63 Edit a People Entry ........................63 Add or Edit Information for a People Entry .................64 Assign a Stored Picture to a People Entry................64 Assign a New Picture to a People Entry ................64 Assign a Ringtone to a People Entry ..................65 Assign a Vibration to a People Entry ..................65 Add an Entry to Favorites ....................65...
  • Page 6 Send a Multimedia Message (MMS) ..................78 Save and Resume a Draft Message ...................79 New Messages Notification ....................80 Managing Message Conversations ..................80 Text and MMS Options ......................82 Social Networking Accounts ....................82 YouTube ..........................82 Google Talk ...........................83 Signing In and Chatting ......................83 Managing Your Friends ......................85 Mobile Indicators ........................86 Signing Out ........................86...
  • Page 7 Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network ............102 Check the Wireless Network Status ................. 103 Connect to a Different Wi-Fi Network ................103 Data Services ........................103 Launch a Web Connection ....................104 Data Connection Status and Indicators ................104 Browser ..........................
  • Page 8 View Pictures and Videos Using Gallery ................119 Open Gallery ........................120 View Photos and Videos ....................120 Zoom In or Out on a Photo ....................121 Watch a Video ......................... 121 Close Gallery ........................122 Working with Photos ......................122 Photo Options Menu ......................
  • Page 9 Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) ................137 Text-to-speech Settings ....................137 Voice Search ........................138 Eco Mode ..........................138 Bluetooth ..........................140 Turn Bluetooth On or Off ..................... 140 The Bluetooth Menu ......................140 Change the Device Name ....................141 Connect a Bluetooth Headset or Car Kit ................141 Reconnect a Headset or Car Kit ..................

  • Page 10: Get Started

    Get Started This section gives you all the information you need to set up your device and the service the first time. Your Device at a Glance Set Up Your Device Getting Help Your Device at a Glance Set Up Your Device You must first install and charge the battery to begin setting up your device.
  • Page 11  Hook your thumb- or fingernail into the slot on the side of the battery compartment cover ( ) and lift the cover off gently (  Insert the battery, contacts end first, and gently press into place (  Replace the cover, making sure all tabs have seated and there are no gaps ( 2.

  • Page 12: Getting Help

    3. Press and hold the Power button to turn your phone on. To remove the battery, after removing the battery compartment cover (see Install the battery), grasp the tab extending from the battery pack and pull the battery out of its compartment. Getting Help From Your Phone Customer Service:...

  • Page 13: 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 14: Your Device's Layout

    Your Device’s Layout The illustrations and descriptions below outline your device’s basic layout. Key Functions ● Power Button lets you turn the device on or off, or turn the screen backlight on or off. This button can be configured to end a call. ●...
  • Page 15 ● Charger/Accessory Jack allows you to connect the micro-USB cable (included) to charge the battery or to transfer files to and from a computer. CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the device. ● Back Key ( ) returns you to the previous screen or closes the dialog box.

  • Page 16: Turn Your Device On And Off

    Turn Your Device On and Off The instructions below explain how to turn your device on and off. Turn Your Device On Turn Your Device Off Turn Your Device On To turn your device on, follow the step below. ► Press and hold the Power button. Turn Your Device Off To turn your device off, follow the steps below.

  • Page 17: Turn The Screen On And Unlock It

    Turn the Screen On and Unlock It To turn the screen on, press the Power button. Flick until it turns to (with a blue frame) to unlock the screen.  You can disable the screen lock or add a more secure one from the Settings menu. See Screen lock within Security section.

  • Page 18: Pinch And Spread

    Pinch and Spread Pinch the screen using your thumb and forefinger to zoom out or spread the screen to zoom in when viewing a picture or a Web page. (Move fingers inward to zoom out and outward to zoom in.) Rotate For most screens, you can automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to landscape by turning the device sideways.

  • Page 19: Customize The Home Screens

    Favorites Tray: Keeps icons of your favorite application. The icons in the tray remain visible on every Home screen. You can change icons except the Application launcher icon (center). Screen Position Indicator: Allows users to know where you are among five home screens.

  • Page 20: Status Bar

     Live Wallpapers: Select to use Live wallpapers. Select the wallpaper and touch Set wallpaper.  Wallpapers: Select to use preset wallpapers. Select the wallpaper and touch Set wallpaper. Favorites Tray Favorites Tray keeps five icons you usually use. The icons in the tray remain visible on every Home screen.

  • Page 21: Notification Icons

    ® 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 22: Enter Text

    USB connection Alarm When animating, GPS is active Downloading Enter Text You can type on your device using one of the available touchscreen keyboards. Slide-out QWERTY Keyboard Entering Text Using Swype Entering Text Using the Android Keyboard Copying and Pasting Text Slide-out QWERTY Keyboard Open the slide-out QWERTY keyboard to type faster using your thumbs.

  • Page 23: Physical Keyboard Settings

    Press the letter keys to enter text. Press the following keys to enter uppercase letters, numbers, special characters, or symbols.  Shift key ( • Press once to capitalize the next letter you select. • Press twice to lock the shift key and type a series of uppercase letters. (This works just like the Caps Lock key on your computer keyboard.) •...

  • Page 24: Touchscreen Keyboard

    Touch Home > Menu > System settings > Language & input. Set the following options:  Auto-replace: Check to automatically correct mistyped words.  Auto-capitalization: Check to automatically capitalize the first letter of sentences.  Auto-punctuate: Check to automatically insert “.” when the space key is pressed twice.
  • Page 25 Swype Keyboard Overview Note: Key appearance may vary depending on the selected application. Device Basics...
  • Page 26 Tip: For tips on using Swype, touch and hold the Swype key and then select How to Swype. 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 and hold to access the tips or the settings of Swype.
  • Page 27 (Unshifted) to make all letters in a word lowercase. (One-character-shifted) to capitalize only the first letter of a word. (Caps Lock) to make all letters in a word uppercase. Enter text using the keyboard.  If you make a mistake, touch to erase a single character.
  • Page 28 Entering Text by Speaking You can use voice input to enter text by speaking anywhere that you can enter text with the touchscreen keyboard. Touch on the keyboard. Say the text you wish to enter into the microphone. Adding a Word to the User Dictionary You can use the user dictionary option to add new words into the dictionary.

  • Page 29: Entering Text Using The Android Keyboard

     How to Swype: Touch to learn Swype in quick steps.  Personal dictionary: Touch to make your personal dictionary for Swype.  Preferences: Touch to show the following settings menu for Swype. • Audio feedback: Touch to turn on sounds from Swype. •...
  • Page 30 Android Keyboard Overview You can do the following with the Android keyboard: Shift: Touch to toggle between lower case or 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.
  • Page 31 Alternate: Touch to toggle between the default Number & Symbol keyboard and additional Number & Symbol keyboard. OK: Touch to go to a Web address. Space: Touch to insert a space. Touch and hold to select the input method. ABC Mode In ABC mode, you can enter letters from the onscreen keyboard.
  • Page 32 Select the Number & Symbol mode by touching Touch the appropriate numeric key. To enter symbols: Select the Number & Symbol mode by touching Touch the appropriate symbol key. - or - Touch to select from additional symbol characters. Tip: Some keys have alternate characters.

  • Page 33: Copying And Pasting Text

    Type the word you want to add, and touch OK. (A list of words you have added to the dictionary is displayed.)  Touch a word to edit it.  Touch to delete it. Android Keyboard Settings Press Home > Menu , and touch System settings >...
  • Page 34 To copy and paste the text: Open the application or received message that you want to copy text from. Touch and hold the text body. Selection tabs appear, and currently selected words or characters are highlighted. Drag tabs to expand or reduce the range of selected text. Tip: Touch , or SELECT ALL to select all the text on the Web page.

  • Page 35: Google Account

    To copy a URL: To copy a URL, touch and hold the URL to display the options menu. Touch Copy link URL or Open the application that you want to paste into. Touch and hold the text box where you want to paste the URL, and touch PASTE. Google Account You will need a Google account to access several device features such as Gmail™, Google Maps™, Google Talk™, and Google Play ™...

  • Page 36: Sign In To Your Google Account

    Touch ADD ACCOUNT, and then touch Google. Touch New. Enter your First name, Last name, and touch Next. Enter your email address and touch Next. When prompted, enter and reenter a password and touch Next. Create a security question and answer, enter a secondary email address to help you recover your password if you ever lose it, and then touch Next .

  • Page 37: Add Account

    Add Account You can add additional account to your device. Press Home > Menu , and touch System settings > Accounts & sync. Touch ADD ACCOUNT. Touch an account type.  Corporate, Google, etc. Follow the instructions on the screen to add your additional account. ...

  • Page 38: Phone

    Phone With the network and your device’s calling feature, you can enjoy clear calling across the country. Make Phone Calls Receive Phone Calls Voicemail 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 People...

  • Page 39: Call From Recent Calls

    Touch to call the number. To end the call, touch Call From Recent Calls The Recent Calls list lets you quickly place calls to recent incoming, outgoing, or missed numbers. Press Home , and touch to display the phone screen. Touch to display the Call log list.

  • Page 40: Call A Number In A Text Message

    Touch to display the People list. Your frequent People entries are displayed at the top of the list. Touch the entry you want to call.  Touch to search your People entry.  Press Menu > Contacts to display to select People list of which account will be displayed.

  • Page 41: Call Numbers With Pauses

    Important: Always report your location to the 911 operator when placing an emergency call. Some designated emergency call takers, known as Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs), may not be equipped to receive GPS location information from your device. Call Numbers with Pauses You can dial phone numbers with pauses for use with automated systems, such as voicemail or credit card billing numbers.

  • Page 42: Answer An Incoming Call

    Mute the Ringtone Reject an Incoming Call Reject a Call and Send a Text Message Note: If your device is turned off, all calls automatically go to voicemail. Answer an Incoming Call ► On the Incoming call screen, flick the Answer icon Mute the Ringtone To mute the ringtone without rejecting the call: ►...

  • Page 43: Retrieve Your Voicemail Messages

     Record your name announcement.  Record your greeting. Voicemail Password – Public Mobile strongly recommends that you create a Important: password when setting up your voicemail to protect against unauthorized access. Without a password, anyone who has access to your phone is able to access your voicemail messages.

  • Page 44: Caller Id

    Caller ID Call Waiting 3-Way Calling Call Forwarding Other Call Settings 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 45: Call Forwarding

    1. On the Phone screen, enter a number and touch 2. Once you have established the connection, touch Add call, and dial the second number. (This puts the first caller on hold and dials the second number.) 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.
  • Page 46  Touch Vibrate if you want your device alerts you to a new voicemail message. 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 47: In-Call Options

    Press Menu , and touch Settings. Touch DTMF Tones. Select either Long or Normal. In-Call Options While you’re on a call, you will see a number of onscreen options. Touch an option to select it. ● Add call: Touch to initiate a 3-way call. ●...

  • Page 48: Call Log

    Press Menu during a call to display a list of additional in-call features. Touch an option to select it. ● Contacts: Display your People list. ● Bluetooth: Route the device’s audio through a connected Bluetooth headset (checked) or through the speaker (not checked). Call Log The Call log tab of the Phone application lists max.

  • Page 49: Clear Call Logs

     Touch to add the number to People.  Press Menu > Remove from call log to remove the log.  Press Menu > Edit number before call to edit the number before calling. Clear Call Logs Use the menu option to clear the Call log list. Press Home , and touch to display the phone screen.

  • Page 50: Device Settings

    Device Settings This section provides an overview of items you can change using your device’s Settings menus. WIRELESS & NETWORKS Settings DEVICE Settings PERSONAL Settings SYSTEM Settings WIRELESS & NETWORKS Settings This group of settings lets you control your device’s wireless network settings, Wi-Fi settings, Bluetooth, and more.
  • Page 51 Confirm Mobile data is set to Touch of Data usage cycle to change the period of time for which the chart will display the data usage. Drag the bottom of the white line to set the short period of time you want to see the data usage within that cycle.

  • Page 52: 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 53 Roaming on Other Networks When you’re roaming on other networks, your call quality and security will be similar to the quality you receive when making calls on the Public Mobile network. However, you may not be able to access certain features, such as data services, depending on the available network. Note: If you’re on a call when you leave the Public Mobile network, your call is dropped.

  • Page 54: Device Settings

     Home only to access only the Public Mobile network and prevent roaming on other networks for both voice and data communications.  Automatic to seek service on the Public Mobile network. When Public Mobile service is unavailable, the phone searches for an alternate service. If you select this option, select the type(s) of communication for which roaming should be allowed.
  • Page 55  Off to disable the silent mode.  Vibrate to mute all sounds but vibrate. You can select the vibrate pattern. See Vibrate Pattern.  Mute to mute all sounds. Tip: Press the volume button down in standby mode until you see on the screen.

  • Page 56: Display

    Persistent Alerts This menu lets you set alerts, such as beep, vibration, or LED blinking for notification. Press Home > Menu , and touch System settings > Sound > Persistent alerts. Check the following.  Audible tone to beep when notification is on the notification bar. ...
  • Page 57 Check Automatic brightness to set the brightness automatically. Touch OK. Wallpaper Select wallpaper using this menu. Press Home > Menu , and touch System settings > Display > Wallpaper. 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.

  • Page 58: Storage

    Touch a time delay to select it. Screen Proximity Safety Set the distance between your device and your face that triggers your device’s proximity sensor to work. Note: If you disable the proximity sensor, it may cause accidental key presses during a call. Press Home >...

  • Page 59: Apps

    If Ask me is checked, the selection screen is displayed whenever you connect your device to a computer. If you want this selection set as default, check Remember this choice > Done on the selection screen. Apps This menu lets you view applications on your device. Press Home >...

  • Page 60: Security

    Google’s Location Service This service uses Wi-Fi and/or mobile networks to detect your location. Press Home > Menu , and touch System settings > Location services. Touch Google’s location service. (A check mark indicates this feature is enabled.) Read the disclaimer and touch Agree. GPS Satellites This service uses available GPS to pinpoint your location within certain applications such as Google Maps.
  • Page 61 Touch Pattern. Read the information and study the example pattern on the screen and touch Next. 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. The device records the pattern.
  • Page 62 Enter your password again and touch OK to confirm it. Note: Check the Vibrate on touch check box if you do want the device vibrate when you draw the pattern or enter the PIN. Note: Touch Automatically lock to select the time duration before the screen lock feature activates.
  • Page 63 Read the message and touch Encrypt. Warning: Do not remove the SD card during the encryption of the SD card, otherwise you will lose some or all of your data. Warning: If you interrupt the encryption process, you will lose some or all of your data. Passwords You can hide your password or PIN number as you type it.

  • Page 64: Language & Input

    Follow the onscreen instructions. You can remove all the credentials on your device. Press Home > Menu , and touch System settings > Security > Clear credentials. Touch OK. Language & Input Your device’s Language & input settings let you select a language for the devices screens and menus, as well as manage a personal user dictionary.

  • Page 65: System Settings

    ● Downloaded applications To reset your device: 1. Press Home > Menu , and touch System settings > Backup & reset > Factory data reset. Read the Factory data reset information. 2. Touch Reset phone. 3. Touch Erase everything. Your device will power down and reset itself, which may take up to 10 minutes.

  • Page 66: Accessibility

    Accessibility You can download and manage accessibility-related applications or configure the accessibility setting of your device. Note: You can also enable your TTY (teletypewriter, also known as a TDD or Text Telephone) settings. See TTY mode within Other Call Settings section.

  • Page 67: Developer Options

    From time to time, updates may become available for your device. You can download and apply updates through the System update menu. Update Kyocera Software This option provides you the latest Android Operating System (OS) and the device firmware on your device via an over-the-air connection.
  • Page 68 Follow the onscreen instructions. (Your device automatically downloads and installs any available updates. You may be required to power your device off and back on to complete the software upgrade.) Confirm Your Current Device Firmware: 1. Press Home > Menu , and touch System settings >...

  • Page 69: 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. Get Started with People Add a New People Entry Save a Phone Number Edit a People Entry...

  • Page 70: People List Options

    Scroll through the list to view all your entries. To see a specific entry, scroll to it and touch it. People List Options You can manage your entries from the People list. ● Touch to add an entry. See Add a New People Entry.
  • Page 71  Existing to save a new entry to your existing Google account.  New to save a new entry to your new Google account.  Not now to save a new entry in your device only. 3. Touch  You may be prompted to select a type of the entry. ...

  • Page 72: Save A Phone Number

    Save a Phone Number You can save a phone number to People directly from the phone dialpad. Press Home , and touch > Enter a phone number and press Menu , and touch Add to contacts. To add the number to an existing entry, scroll through the list and touch the entry or touch Find contacts to find the entry.

  • Page 73: Add Or Edit Information For A People Entry

    Assign a Ringtone to a People Entry Assign a Vibration to a People Entry Add an Entry to Favorites Send an Entry’s call to Voicemail Delete a People Entry Add or Edit Information for a People Entry Press Home , and touch >...

  • Page 74: Assign A Ringtone To A People Entry

    Touch the entry icon at the right of the name. Touch Take photo. to take the photo. If you’re satisfied with the picture, touch Touch to continue.  You may be prompted to size the picture for use with entries. Touch and drag the square to frame the portion of the picture to use.

  • Page 75: Send An Entry's Call To Voicemail

    Send an Entry’s call to Voicemail You can transfer your entry’s voice call to voicemail anytime you receive it. Press Home , and touch > People. Touch an entry to display it, and then press Menu Check All calls to voicemail. Delete a People Entry You can delete an entry from the entry’s details page.

  • Page 76: Synchronize People Entries

    Synchronize People Entries Syncing data from your managed accounts allows you to add and manage a new or existing entry from your online or remote accounts to your device. Prior to syncing, you must first have an active Google or Corporate account with current People entries, and be signed into your account via the device.
  • Page 77  Bluetooth to send the information via Bluetooth. See Bluetooth for information on pairing and sending via Bluetooth.  Email to send the information as an email attachment. If prompted, select an email account. Address the message, add a subject and a message, and then touch Compose and Send Email for details on sending email.

  • Page 78: Messaging

    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 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 79: 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 80: Read And Reply To Gmail Messages

    Note: If you want to attach a picture, press Menu , and then touch Attach file. Locate and then touch the picture you want to attach. 5. After composing your message, touch Note: While composing the message, press Menu > Save draft if you want to send it later. To open a draft email, in the email account Inbox, touch Inbox (top of the Gmail screen), and then touch Drafts.

  • Page 81: Add An Email Account (Pop3 Or Imap)

    Delete an Email Account Add an Email Account (POP3 or IMAP) You can add several types of personal email accounts, such as POP3 and IMAP accounts, on your device. 1. Press Home , and touch > Email. 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 82: Create Another Email Account

    Configure your Inbox checking frequency, Days to sync (days to synchronize between your device and server), and activate any other email settings, then touch Next. Note: Signal interruptions or incorrect user name or password information can cause completion issues. Identify your new account with a unique name and provide the outgoing name, then touch Done.

  • Page 83: View And Reply To Email

    If you want to send a CC or a BCC of the email to other recipients, press Menu , and Tip: touch Add Cc/Bcc. Enter the subject, and then compose your message. To add an attachment, press Menu , and touch Attach file, and choose from the following options: ...

  • Page 84: Email General Settings

    Refresh an Email Account Whatever your automatic synchronization settings are, you can also synchronize your sent and received email messages manually at any time. ► 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 checked).
  • Page 85  Account name: Edit your account name.  Your name: Edit your name displayed on your emails.  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.

  • Page 86: Delete An Email Account

    Delete an Email Account If you no longer want an email account on your device, you can delete it through the mail settings menu. Press Home , and touch > Email. Press Menu > Settings. Select the account you want to delete settings. Touch Remove account >...

  • Page 87: Send A Multimedia Message (Mms)

    Touch Type message and then start composing your message. Tip: You can add a subject line by pressing Menu , and then touching Add subject. 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 88: Save And Resume A Draft Message

     Capture picture: Run the camera application to take a photo and attach it.  Videos: Open Gallery to attach a video from your storage card.  Capture video: Run the camcorder application to take a video and attach it. ...

  • Page 89: New Messages Notification

    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 the message briefly in the status bar when you receive a new text or multimedia message. To change the notification for new text and multimedia messages, see Text and MMS Options details.
  • Page 90 2. On the Messaging screen, touch a multimedia message or message thread to open it. 3. Touch the attachment to open it. Tip: To save the attachment, touch and hold the attachment icon, and then touch Save attachment on the options menu. Note: When Auto-retrieve in MMS settings is disabled, only the message header is downloaded.

  • Page 91: Text And Mms Options

    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. Press Home , and touch > Messaging. 2. Press Menu , and then touch Settings. You can set the following options. STORAGE Settings ●...

  • Page 92: Google Talk

    and music videos, as well as video content such as video blogging, informational shorts and other original videos. Opening YouTube ► Press Home , and touch > YouTube. The library screen appears. Note: If Terms of Service appears, touch Accept if you agree to the Terms of Service. Watching YouTube Videos On the YouTube screen, touch a video.
  • Page 93 Adding New Friends You can add only people who have a Google account. 1. On the friends list screen, touch Enter the Google Talk ID or the Gmail address of the person you want to add. 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 94: Managing Your Friends

    Starting a Chat Touch a friend on the friends list. Touch the text box, and then type your message. Touch Switching Between Active Chats You can conduct multiple chats at the same time and switch between active chats. ► On the friends list, touch the friend you want to chat with. Closing a Chat To close the chat, do one of the followings.

  • Page 95: Mobile Indicators

    Press Menu > Friend info > Block. That friend is removed from your friends list and is added to the blocked friends list. Unblocking Friends On the friends list screen, press Menu > Settings and touch your account. Touch Blocked friends. On the blocked friends list, touch the name of the friend you want to unblock.
  • Page 96  Mobile indicator: Select to allow your friends to see the type of wireless device you are using. See Mobile Indicators.  Away when screen off: Select to show your status as away when the screen is turned off.  Invitation notifications: Select to show a notification in the status bar when someone invites you to become a friend.

  • Page 97: 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 Navigation Music Player Google Play Google Play ™ is the place to go to find new apps for your device. Choose from a wide variety of free and paid apps ranging from productivity apps to games.

  • Page 98: Find And Install An Application

    Find and Install an Application When you install apps from Google Play and use them on your device, they may require access to your personal information (such as your location, contact data, and more) or access to certain functions or settings of your device. Download and install only apps that you trust. Press Home , and touch >...

  • Page 99: Create A Google Wallet Account

    Warning: Read the notification carefully! Be especially cautious with applications 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 100: Uninstall An Application

    - or - Press Home , and touch On the All apps screen, locate the app, and then touch the icon Uninstall an Application You can uninstall any application that you have downloaded and installed from Google Play. 1. Press Home , and touch >...

  • Page 101: Google Maps

    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 102 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, touch and then touch one or more of the following options: ●...

  • Page 103: Google Navigation

    Clearing the Map When you have reached your destination, press Menu > Clear Map to reset the map. Google Navigation Another Google Maps navigation application is available on your device. It provides turn-by-turn voice guided navigation using your current location (provided by GPS communication to your device) to provide various location-based services.
  • Page 104 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: Press Home , and touch > Latitude. Select the following options. ...
  • Page 105 You can change how your location is shared with each friend at any time. See Connecting with Your Friends for details. Showing Your Friends You can show your friends using the map view or the list view. Map View: 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.

  • Page 106: Music Player

    Changing Location Settings You have control over how and when you can be found by your friends. Only the last location sent to Latitude is stored with your Google account. If you turn off Latitude or are hiding, no location is stored. To change your public profile: Press Home , and touch...

  • Page 107: Opening The Music Library

    Opening the Music Library ► Press Home , and touch > Play Music. The Music library screen appears. Playing Music On the Music library screen, touch a category name to view its contents. Available categories are:  RECENT to show the albums you have listened to recently. ...
  • Page 108  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 109: Search For Music In The Music Library

    ● Delete to delete the song. Tip: To change the settings in the Android Play Music application, press Menu from the Music library screen, and then touch Settings. Search for Music in the Music Library Follow the instructions to find music in your Music library. 1.

  • Page 110: Backing Up Your Downloaded Music Files

    Touch next to the playlist you want to rename and touch Rename. Type the new name of the playlist and touch Rename. Playing Song in Playlists Open the Playlists library. Touch next to the song you want to play and touch Play. Deleting Playlists 1.

  • Page 111: 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, Applications and Entertainment, and...

  • Page 112: 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 113: Launch A Web Connection

    Important: Certain data services requests may require additional time to process. While your device is loading the requested service, the touchscreen keyboard may appear unresponsive when in fact they are functioning properly. Allow the device some time to process your data usage request. Launch a Web Connection Data Connection Status and Indicators Launch a Web Connection...

  • Page 114: Browser

    Browser Your device’s Web browser gives you full access to both mobile and traditional websites on the go, using data service, or Wi-Fi data connections. Learn to Navigate the Browser Browser Menu Select Text on a Web Page Adjust Browser Settings Adjust Browser Privacy and Security Settings Adjust Browser Accessibility Settings Adjust Browser Advanced Settings...

  • Page 115: Browser Menu

    ► 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 or touch an onscreen link to select the link. Links, which are displayed as underlined text, allow you to jump to Web pages, select special functions, or even place phone calls.

  • Page 116: 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. ●...

  • Page 117: Adjust Browser Settings

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

  • Page 118: Adjust Browser Accessibility Settings

    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.  Show security warnings: Notifies you if there is a security issue with the current website.

  • Page 119: Adjust Browser Advanced Settings

     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. When enabled, you can set the contrast using the Contrast slider. Adjust Browser Advanced Settings You can adjust your browser’s advanced settings such as setting search engine or default zoom.

  • Page 120: Adjust Browser Labs Settings

    Press Menu and touch Settings > Bandwidth management. Select from one of the following browser bandwidth management settings.  Search result preloading: Allows browser to preload high confidence search results in the background.  Load images: Displays images on Web pages. Adjust Browser Labs Settings You can adjust your browser’s labs settings.

  • Page 121: Set The Browser Home Page

    Press Menu and touch Settings > Advanced > Reset to default. Touch OK to complete the process. Set the Browser Home Page Customize your Web experience by setting your browser’s home page. 1. Press Home , and touch > Browser. 2.
  • Page 122  SAVED PAGES: Displays a list of websites you saved for offline reading. Touch an entry to launch the selected page. Create Bookmarks Press Home , and touch > Browser. Open the Web page you want to bookmark. Press Menu , and touch Save to bookmarks.

  • Page 123: 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 124: Camera Viewfinder Screen

    Camera Viewfinder Screen You’ll find the following controls on the camera viewfinder screen. Camera mode icons: Displays the current camera modes. Available shot: Displays the number of shots left available (depending on the capacity of the microSD card). 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 125: Review Screen

    Flash mode button: Touch to select the flash mode. 10. White balance button: Touch this button to change the white balance to enable the camera to capture colors more accurately by adjusting to your current lighting. 11. Scene mode button: Touch to select a scene mode. Note: If you select items other than Auto, you cannot select Auto Exposure, Flash mode, and White balance.

  • Page 126: Close The Camera

    Tip: Hold the device vertically when taking portrait shots or hold the device horizontally when taking landscape shots. Then you will not need to rotate the photo after capturing it. Touch to take the photo. Choose what you want to do with the photo you’ve just taken. See Review Screen details.

  • Page 127: Record A Video

    Thumbnail: Thumbnail of the latest video. Touch to view and manage. Recorder button: Touch to take a video. Touch again to stop. 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. Switch button: Touch to select camera or camcorder.

  • Page 128: Camera/Video Settings

     MMS: Select this option to attach the captured video to your mail. The quality will be automatically set to QCIF (176x144) and the maximum length of a video is 20 seconds.  Long video: Select this option to capture a long video. The quality can be selectable. 4.

  • Page 129: Open Gallery

    View Photos and Videos Zoom In or Out on a Photo Watch a Video Close Gallery Open Gallery The Gallery application opens in the Albums view where your photos and videos organized by albums for easy viewing. ► Press Home , and touch >...

  • Page 130: Zoom In Or Out On A Photo

    Touch to go back to the Gallery screen. Name of the album. 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 131: Close Gallery

    ► Touch to pause the video. Close Gallery ► While in the Gallery screen, press Home Working with Photos You can manage your photos or videos. Photo Options Menu Edit a Photo Rotate and Save a Photo Crop a Photo Photo Options Menu With the picture displayed, press Menu to show the following menu.

  • Page 132: 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 133: 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 134: 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. Press Home , and touch > Gallery. Touch the album that contains the photos or videos you want to share. Press the photo or video until you see a blue frame on it.

  • Page 135: Share Photos Or Videos On Google

    In the next few steps, you’ll be asked to turn on Bluetooth on your device and connect to the receiving Bluetooth device so the files can be sent. For more information, see Bluetooth. Share Photos or Videos on Google+ You need to be signed in to a Google account to share photos, videos, or both on Google+. Press Home , and touch >...
  • Page 136 5. Enter the prompted information, such as description and tags, and select a privacy option. 6. Touch Upload. Camera and Video...

  • Page 137: 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 138: Invite Guests To Your Event

    application on your device. For more information about creating and managing multiple Google Calendars, visit the Google website: calendar.google.com. Note: If you have synchronized your device with a corporate account, you can also select these calendars. Enter a name for the event. Enter the event location.

  • Page 139: Event Alerts

    4. Add the description of the event to be displayed on the email to your guests. 5. Touch DONE to add the event to your Google Calendar. If the people to whom you send invitations use Google Calendar, they’ll receive an invitation in Calendar and by email.

  • Page 140: View Events

    View Events You can display the Calendar in daily, weekly, monthly, or agenda view. To change the Calendar view, touch the month and year displayed at the upper left corner, and touch Day, Week, Month, or Agenda. The color of the events indicate the type of calendar that includes the event. To find out what each color represents, press Menu , and then touch Calendars to display.
  • Page 141 When in Week view: ● You can touch and hold on a time slot to create an event. ● Touch an event to view its details. ● Slide left or right across the screen to view earlier or later weeks. Month View In Month view, you’ll see markers on days that have events.

  • Page 142: Erase 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. Erase Events Press Home , and touch > Calendar. Open the calendar event details. ...

  • Page 143: Clock & Alarm

    Synchronize a Corporate Calendar If you have set up a corporate account on your device, you can also synchronize corporate calendar events on your device. Calendar events on your corporate account will also show in Calendar if you chose to synchronize with the Exchange ActiveSync Server. Clock &...
  • Page 144 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. Touch an existing alarm to change the settings or touch Add alarm to add a new one and set the alarm time.

  • Page 145: Changing Alarm Settings

    Changing Alarm Settings Press Home , and touch > Clock. Touch on the screen. From the Alarms screen, press Menu , and touch Settings. Configure the following options.  Alarm in silent mode: Select to sound the alarm even while the device is in silent mode.

  • Page 146: 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 People 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. Activating the Voice Dialer ►...

  • Page 147: Voice Search

    Press Home > Menu , and touch System settings > Language & input. Touch Text-to-speech output under SPEECH. Select your engine. Touch to configure the settings of the selected engine. Touch Speech rate and select a speed. Touch Listen to an example to play a short demonstration of the set speech synthesis. Voice Search Voice Search allows you to find information on the web as well as items and information on your device by speaking your search terms.
  • Page 148  Never: Disables the Eco Mode.  10-90%: Selects the remaining battery power when the Eco Mode activates. For example, 40% means the Eco Mode activates when the remaining battery power reaches 40%.  Always: Sets your device to always use the Eco Mode. Touch Eco settings to select the Eco level.

  • Page 149: 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 Menu Connect a Bluetooth Headset or Car Kit...

  • Page 150: Change The Device Name

     Visibility timeout to select the time duration your device is visible from other devices.  Show received files to show the files received using the Bluetooth feature. Change the Device Name The device name identifies your device to other devices. Press Home >...

  • Page 151: Reconnect A Headset Or Car Kit

    Note: Due to different specifications and features of other Bluetooth compatible devices, display and operations may be different, and functions such as transfer or exchange may not be possible with all Bluetooth compatible devices. Reconnect a Headset or Car Kit When you have paired a headset with your device, you should be able to reconnect it automatically by turning on Bluetooth on your device and then turning on the headset.

  • Page 152: Send And Receive Information Using Bluetooth

    Send and Receive Information Using Bluetooth You can use Bluetooth to transfer information between your device and another Bluetooth-enabled device such as a phone or notebook computer. The first time you transfer information between your device and another device, you need to enter or confirm a security passcode.

  • Page 153: Receive Information From Another Device

    The location where the information is saved depends on the type of information and the receiving device: ● If you send a contact, it is normally added directly to the contact application on the receiving device. ● If you send another file type to a Windows computer, it is normally saved in the Bluetooth Exchange folder within your personal document folders.
  • Page 154 When you open a received file, what happens next depends on the file type: ● For a vCard contact file, if there are multiple vCard files on your storage card, you can choose to import one, several, or all of those contacts to your People list. microSD Card...

  • Page 155: Microsd Card

    microSD Card Your phone is equipped with a microSD (Secure Digital) memory card that allows you to store images, videos, music, documents, and voice data on your phone. Important: Your phone comes with the microSD card preinstalled. Remove the microSD Card Insert a microSD Card View the microSD Card Memory Format the microSD Card...

  • Page 156: Insert A Microsd Card

    4. Replace the cover, making sure all tabs have seated and there are no gaps ( Note: You can easily damage the microSD card by improper operation. Please be careful when inserting, removing, or handling the microSD card. Note: Make sure your battery is fully charged before using the microSD card. Your data may become damaged or unusable if the battery runs out while using the microSD card.

  • Page 157: View The Microsd Card Memory

    Insert a microSD card into the microSD card slot with the gold terminals facing down ). Gently push the card in until it snaps into place ( Replace the cover, making sure all tabs have seated and there are no gaps ( View the microSD Card Memory The Apps settings menu gives you access to your microSD card memory information.

  • Page 158: Unmount The Microsd Card

    Unmount the microSD Card When you need to remove the microSD card, you must unmount the microSD card first to prevent corrupting the data stored on it or damaging the microSD card. Press Home > Menu , and touch System settings > Storage. Touch Unmount SD card >...

  • Page 159: 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 160: Index

    Index 3-Way Calling, 35 Accessory Jack, 6 Account Google Account, 26 Airplane Mode, 43 Alarm, 135 Changing, 137 Android Keyboard Settings, 24 User Dictionary, 23 Voice Input, 23 Answer a Call, 33 Applications, 88 Auto-rotate Screen, 48 Back Key, 6 Battery Charge, 2 Install, 1...
  • Page 161 Navigating, 106 Offline Reading, 113 Opening, 105 Privacy Settings, 109 Resetting, 112 Search Engine, 112 Security Settings, 109 Selecting Text, 108 Setting Homepage, 113 Website Settings, 112 Calculator, 137 Calendar, 129 Adding Event, 129 Erasing Event, 134 Event Alert, 131 Event Reminders, 131 Hiding, 134 Inviting Guest, 130...
  • Page 162 Date & Time, 56 Device Administration, 54 Device Layout (illustration), 5 Drag, 8, 9 Eco Mode, 139 Email, 71 Sending Photos, 126 Emergency Call, 31 Enhanced 911 (E911), 31 Enter Text, 13 Entertainment, 88 Factory Data Reset, 55 Favorites tray, 11 Folder, 11 Gallery, 120 Closing, 123...
  • Page 163 Sending Photos, 126 microSD Card, 147 Formatting, 149 Insert, 148 Media Device, 150 Memory Information, 149 Remove, 147 USB Drive, 150 Music Backing up files, 101 Playlist, 100 Searching, 100 Mute Ringtone, 33 My Location, 50 Notification Icons, 12 Notifications, 11, 12 Paste, 24 People, 60 Phone, 29...
  • Page 164 Reject Incoming Call, 33 Reset Phone, 56 Roaming, 43 Rotate, 9 Screen Timeout, 48 Screen Unlock Password, 52 Screen Unlock Pattern, 51 Screen Unlock PIN, 52 Set up Your device, 1 Settings, 41 Androoid Keyboard, 24 Swype, 19 Sharing Photos and Videos, 125 Silent Mode, 45 Slide or Flick, 8 Slide-out keyboard, 13...
  • Page 165 Video, 118 Recording, 119 Settings, 120 Watching, 122 Voice Dial, 138 Voice Input Android Keyboard, 23 Swype, 19 Voice Search, 139 Voicemail, 29, 33 Retrieve messages, 33, 34 Set up, 33 Volume, 45 Button, 5 Wallpaper, 10 Web, 103 Wi-Fi, 103 Checking Status, 104 Connecting, 103, 104 Settings, 41...

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