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  • Page 1 KYOCERA Hydro PLUS 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 ................58 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 Data Connection Status and Indicators ............72 Browser....................72 Learn to Navigate the Browser ..............72 Browser Menu ..................73 Select Text on a Web Page ................. 74 Adjust Browser Settings ................75 Adjust Browser Privacy and Security Settings ............ 75 Adjust Browser Accessibility Settings .............
  • Page 7 Watch a Video ..................89 Close Gallery ..................90 Working with Photos ................... 90 Photo Options Menu ................. 90 Edit a Photo ................... 90 Rotate and Save a Photo ................91 Crop a Photo ..................91 Share Photos and Videos ................92 Send Photos or Videos by Email/Gmail ............
  • Page 8 Bluetooth ....................106 Turn Bluetooth On or Off ................106 The Bluetooth Menu ................106 Pair With a Device ..................107 Disconnect or Unpair From a Bluetooth Device ..........108 Send and Receive Information Using Bluetooth ..........108 microSD Card ...................110 Remove the microSD Card .................110 Install a microSD Card ................111 View the microSD Card Memory ..............112 Format the microSD Card ................112...
  • Page 9 General Sync Settings ................125 Location Services ..................125 Security ....................126 Language & Input ...................130 Backup & Reset ..................130 System Settings ..................131 Date & Time ..................131 Accessibility ..................132 Developer Options ..................133 About Phone ..................133 System Update ..................133 Notes .......................135 Copyrights ....................136 Index .......................137 viii...

  • 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. ●...

  • 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. ●...

  • 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: Status Bar

    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 Talk, and the Google Play Store applications.

  • 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 picture.

  • 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

    7. 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 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.

  • 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

    Text and MMS Options The messages settings menu lets you control options for your text and MMS messages including message limits, and notifications. 1. Press Home and touch > Messaging. 2. Press Menu and touch Settings. You can set the following options. Storage Settings ●...

  • Page 65: Social Networking Accounts

    ● 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. When selected, the multimedia message header plus the message body and attachments will automatically download to your device. If you clear this check box, only the multimedia message header will be retrieved and shown in your Messaging screen.

  • Page 66: Google Talk

    Searching for Videos 1. On the YouTube screen, touch at the upper right of the screen to open the search box. 2. Enter the keyword to search. Search results appear below the status bar. 3. Touch one of the results, or touch 4.

  • Page 67: Managing Your Friends

    3. Touch DONE. Accepting or Declining Invitations On the friends list screen, touch Chat invitation. When an invitation pop-up window appears, touch Accept, Decline or Block. Changing Your Online Status Message 1. On the friends list screen, touch your email address at the top of the list. 2.

  • Page 68: Mobile Indicators

    ► On the friends list screen, press Menu and touch Display option.  Availability to show friends that are available at the top of the list in order of how frequently you chat with them. Name to list your friends alphabetically. ...

  • Page 69: Signing Out

    Signing Out Follow the steps to sign out from the Google Talk. ► On the friends list screen, press Menu and touch Sign out to sign out from Google Talk. Google Talk Settings You can manage the Google Talk settings as you like. 1.
  • Page 70 Manage account: Select to open the Accounts & sync settings menu.  Terms & privacy: Select to show the Google legal information. ...

  • 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

    6. The subsequent screen notifies you whether the app will require access to your personal information or access to certain functions or settings of your device. If you agree to the conditions, touch ACCEPT to begin downloading and installing the app. If you selected a paid app, after touching ACCEPT, you’re redirected to the Google Wallet screen to pay for the app before it’s downloaded to your device.

  • Page 73: Open An Installed App

    Open an Installed App There are several options for opening an installed app. ► On the status bar, check if you see the icon. If you see the icon, open the Notifications panel, and then touch the app to open it. - or - 1.

  • Page 74: Cricket Shop

    Cricket Shop Cricket Shop is where you may purchase games and applications. You must have Flex Bucket funds available in order to make purchases from Cricket Shop. See mycricket.com/support/topic/flex-bucket for details. ► Press Home and touch > Cricket Shop. Navigation Your device offers a number of location-based navigation programs to help you figure out where you are and get you where you’re going.
  • Page 75 Finding Your Current Location Note: Don’t forget to set your location sources. On the Google Maps screen, touch . A blue mark indicates your current location on the map. This feature is available when Google’s location service or GPS satellites is enabled. Location Services.

  • Page 76: Cricket Navigator

    2. Specify the starting point and the destination: The starting point is set to your current location as default. To change it, touch My  Location and type a new point in the Choose starting point... field or select a point from the list.

  • Page 77: The Listen Now Screen

    The Listen Now Screen ► Touch I'm feeling lucky to play the music on your device in shuffle mode. ► Touch an album image and then touch a song in the album to play it. ► Press Menu on the device or touch on the screen for available options.

  • Page 78: Cricket411

    Note: The Mobile Web service will not work in roaming coverage areas. Note: Depending on your plan, you may be charged for using the Mobile Web service. Check your plan at Account. Cricket411 Cricket411 is a Directory Assistance service where you can get useful information, including residential, business, and government listings;...

  • Page 79: 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,...

  • Page 80: 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 81: 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 82: 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 83: 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 84: 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 85: 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 86: 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 87: Adjust Browser Bandwidth Management Settings

    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: Search result preloading: Allows browser to preload high confidence search ...

  • Page 88: Reset The Browser To Default

    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. Press Home and touch > Browser. 2. Press Menu and touch Settings >...

  • Page 89: Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot

    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 90 Note: The best way to keep using the device as a hotspot is to have it connected to a power supply. Important: Write down the passkey (password) for this WEP/WPA/WPA2 PSK communication (shown onscreen). Connect to Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot 1. Enable Wi-Fi (wireless) functionality on your target device (laptop, media device, etc.).
  • Page 91 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. 1. Press Home > Menu and touch System settings > More… > Tethering & portable hotspot. 2.

  • Page 92: 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 93: 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 94: 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 95: 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 96: 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 97: 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 98: 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 99: 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 100: 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 101: 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 102: 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 103: 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 104: 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 105: Invite Guests To Your Calendar 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 Calendar Event If you want to invite guests to your event, you need to create and add the event in your Calendar using your Google Account or Exchange account.

  • Page 106: View Calendar 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: Touch Snooze all to postpone all event reminders for five minutes.
  • Page 107 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 108: Erase Calendar 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. Erase Calendar Events 1.

  • Page 109: 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 110: 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 111: 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 112: 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 113: 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 114: 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 115: 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 116: 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 117: 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 118 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 119: 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. 1.

  • Page 120: Install A 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. 4. Slide the SD card holder in the direction of the arrow to unlock it ( 5.

  • Page 121: View The Microsd Card Memory

    3. Raise the card holder with your fingers ( 4. Insert a microSD card into the holder. Make sure to check the position of the gold terminals ( 5. Replace the card and the card holder and gently press them, and then slide the holder in the direction of the arrow to lock it ( 6.

  • Page 122: Unmount And Mount The Microsd Card

    Unmount and Mount the microSD Card You need to unmount the microSD card first before removing it to prevent corrupting the data stored on it or damaging the microSD card. Also, you need to mount the microSD card for using it. To unmount the microSD card: 1.
  • Page 123 1. Connect the device to your computer using the supplied USB cable. 2. If you see on the status bar, slide it down to open the Notifications panel and touch the USB connection notification. 3. Touch Media Transfer > Done. See Connection.

  • Page 124: 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 125 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 126: 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 127 Note: If you’re on a call when you leave the Cricket network, your call is dropped. If your call is dropped in an area where you think Cricket service is available, turn your device off and on again to reconnect to the network. Check for Voicemail Messages While Roaming When you are roaming off the Cricket network, you may not receive on-phone notification of new voicemail messages.

  • Page 128: Device Settings

    Roaming Guards Your device alerts you when you are roaming off the Cricket network by requiring an extra step before you can place or answer a call, or try to access data while roaming. 1. Press Home > Menu and touch System settings. 2.

  • Page 129: Vibrate Pattern

    1. Press Home > Menu and touch System settings > Sound > Volumes. 2. Drag the onscreen slider to adjust the volume level of Music, video, games, & other media, Ringtone & notifications, or Alarms. 3. Touch OK. Tip: You can adjust the ringtone volume in standby mode (or the earpiece volume during a call) by using the volume button on the left side of your device.

  • Page 130: Default Notification

    3. Touch OK to assign a vibrate pattern. Default Notification Use the settings menus to assign specific ringtones for notifications. 1. Press Home > Menu and touch System settings > Sound > Default notification. 2. Touch a notification sound from the available list. The sound briefly plays when selected.

  • Page 131: Display

    ● Hearing aid: Select to use your hearing aid device effectively. Display Brightness 1. Press Home > Menu and touch System settings > Display > Brightness. 2. Drag the Brightness slider left or right to adjust the screen brightness. - or - Select the Automatic brightness check box to set the brightness automatically.

  • Page 132: Storage

    Key Backlight Select the delay time before the key backlight automatically turns off. 1. Press Home > Menu and touch System settings > Display > Key backlight. 2. Select a delay time. Screen Proximity Safety Set the distance between your device and your face that triggers your device’s proximity sensor to work.

  • Page 133: Apps

    Media Transfer: Let your device function as a media device when connected to the  USB port of a computer.  Phone as Modem: Let your device function as a modem when connected to the USB port of a computer. 3.

  • Page 134: General Sync Settings

    Corporate, Google, etc.  3. Follow the instructions on the screen to add your additional account. Depending on the account type, you may need to enter an email address or user  address, password, domain name, or other information. For Corporate accounts, contact your server administrator to determine what information you will need.

  • Page 135: Security

    2. Select the GPS satellites check box. Location & Google Search This service lets Google use your location to improve search results and other services. 1. Press Home > Menu and touch System settings > Location services. 2. Select the Location & Google search check box. 3.
  • Page 136 3. Read the information and study the example pattern on the screen and touch Next. 4. 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 137 Note: Select the Vibrate on touch check box if you want the device to 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. Note: Select Power button instantly locks to activate the screen lock feature by pressing the Power button.
  • Page 138 6. Read the message and touch Encrypt. Warning: Do not remove the battery or the SD card during encryption. 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. 1.

  • Page 139: Language & Input

    You can remove all the credentials on your device. 1. Press Home > Menu and touch System settings > Security > Clear credentials. 2. 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 140: System Settings

    Automatic Restore Enable this option to restore your settings and other data when you install an application. 1. Press Home > Menu and touch System settings > Backup & reset. 2. Select the Automatic restore check box. Factory Data Reset Your device’s Backup &...

  • Page 141: Accessibility

    5. Touch Set time and adjust the hour and minute, and select AM or PM by touching , or sliding each item vertically. Touch Set when finished. 6. Touch Select time zone, and then select a time zone from the onscreen list. Scroll down the list to view additional time zones.

  • Page 142: 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 143 To update Kyocera Firmware: 1. Press Home > Menu and touch System settings > System updates > Update Kyocera software. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions. Confirm Your Current Device Firmware: 1. Press Home > Menu and touch System settings > About phone.

  • Page 144: 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 145: 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 146: Index

    Index 3-Way Calling, 27 Accessibility, 132 Accounts & Sync, 124 Add Account, 124 General Sync Settings, 125 Airplane Mode, 117 Alarm, 101 Change, 102 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, 122...
  • Page 147 Offline Reading, 79 Open, 71 Privacy Settings, 75 Reset, 79 Search Engine, 78 Security Settings, 75 Text Selection, 74 Website Settings, 78 Calculator, 103 Calendar, 95 Add an Event, 95 Erase Events, 99 Event Alerts, 96 Invite Guests, 96 Show or Hide, 100 Synchronize, 100 View Events, 97 Call Forwarding, 27...
  • Page 148 My Account, 69 Cricket Shop, 65 Data Connection Stauts Indicator, 72 Data Service, 71 Data Usage, 115 Date & Time, 131 Default Notification, 121 Developer Options, 133 Device Overview, 3 Turn Off, 2 Turn On, 2 Device Administration, 129 Eco Mode, 105 Email, 44 Account Settings, 48 Add an Account, 44...
  • Page 149 Google Maps, 65 Google Talk, 57 Manage Friends, 58 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 150 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 Plus Code Dialing, 22 Receive, 24...
  • Page 151 Gmail, 92 Google+, 93 Multimedia Message, 93 Picasa, 94 YouTube, 94 Silent Mode, 120 Status Bar, 8 Storage Settings, 123 Swype, 14 Keyboard Overview, 15 Settings, 17 User Dictionary, 17 Voice Input, 17 System Update, 133 Tethering & Portable Hotspot, 117 Text Entry, 11 Text Message Make a Call From, 21...
  • Page 152 Voice Input Android Keyboard, 13 Swype, 17 Voice Privacy, 29 Voice Search, 104 Voicemail, 24 Notification, 25 Retrieve Messages, 25 Set up, 24 Settings, 26 Volume, 119 Wallpaper, 7, 122 Web, 70 Wi-Fi, 70 Connect, 70 Connect to a Different Network, 71 Settings, 115 Status, 71 YouTube, 56...

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