Kyocera Boost Hydro User manual

KYOCERA Hydro
User Guide
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Table of Contents
Get Started ................................................................................................................................ 1
Your Device at a Glance......................................................................................................... 1
Set Up Your Device................................................................................................................ 2
Complete the Setup Application.............................................................................................. 3
Set Up Visual Voicemail......................................................................................................... 4
Mobile ID................................................................................................................................ 5
Installing Additional ID Pack................................................................................................ 5
Switching ID Packs............................................................................................................. 6
Getting Help ........................................................................................................................... 6
Managing Your Account...................................................................................................... 6
411...................................................................................................................................... 7
Operator Services............................................................................................................... 7
Device Basics ............................................................................................................................ 8
Your Device‟s Layout.............................................................................................................. 9
Key Functions..................................................................................................................... 9
Turn Your Device On and Off................................................................................................10
Turn Your Device On.........................................................................................................11
Turn Your Device Off.........................................................................................................11
Turn Your Screen On and Off................................................................................................11
Turn the Screen Off When Not in Use................................................................................11
Turn the Screen On and Unlock It......................................................................................11
Touchscreen Navigation........................................................................................................12
Touch.................................................................................................................................12
Touch and Hold..................................................................................................................12
Drag...................................................................................................................................12
Slide or Flick......................................................................................................................12
Pinch and Spread ..............................................................................................................12
Rotate................................................................................................................................13
Your Home Screens..............................................................................................................13
Customize the Home Screens............................................................................................14

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Status Bar .............................................................................................................................15
Status Icons.......................................................................................................................15
Notification Icons................................................................................................................16
Enter Text..............................................................................................................................17
Touchscreen keyboard.......................................................................................................17
Entering Text Using Swype................................................................................................17
Entering Text Using the Android Keyboard ........................................................................22
Copying and Pasting Text..................................................................................................26
Google Account.....................................................................................................................27
Create a Google Account...................................................................................................27
Sign In to Your Google Account.........................................................................................28
Add Account ......................................................................................................................29
General Sync Settings .......................................................................................................29
Phone.......................................................................................................................................30
Make Phone Calls .................................................................................................................30
Call Using the Phone Dialpad ............................................................................................30
Call From Recent Calls......................................................................................................31
Call From People...............................................................................................................31
Call a Number in a Text Message......................................................................................32
Call Emergency Numbers..................................................................................................32
Call Numbers with Pauses.................................................................................................33
Call Using Plus (+) Code Dialing........................................................................................33
Call Using the Internet Calling............................................................................................33
Receive Phone Calls.............................................................................................................34
Answer an Incoming Call ...................................................................................................35
Mute the Ringtone..............................................................................................................35
Reject an Incoming Call.....................................................................................................35
Reject a Call and Send a Text Message............................................................................35
Visual Voicemail....................................................................................................................35
Set Up Visual Voicemail.....................................................................................................36
Review Visual Voicemail....................................................................................................36
Listen to Multiple Voicemail Messages...............................................................................37
Configure Visual Voicemail Options...................................................................................37

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Configure Visual Voicemail Settings...................................................................................38
Automatically Enable the Speakerphone............................................................................39
Change Your Main Greeting via the Voicemail Menu.........................................................39
Edit the From Name via the Voicemail Menu .....................................................................40
Voicemail (Traditional)...........................................................................................................40
Set Up Voicemail ...............................................................................................................40
Retrieve Your Voicemail Messages....................................................................................41
Phone Call Options................................................................................................................41
Caller ID.............................................................................................................................42
Call Waiting........................................................................................................................42
3-Way Calling ....................................................................................................................42
Call Forwarding..................................................................................................................43
Other Call Settings.............................................................................................................43
In-Call Options...................................................................................................................45
Call Log.................................................................................................................................46
View Recent Calls..............................................................................................................46
Call Log Options ................................................................................................................46
Clear Call Logs..................................................................................................................47
Device Settings.........................................................................................................................48
WIRELESS & NETWORKS Settings.....................................................................................48
Wi-Fi..................................................................................................................................48
Bluetooth............................................................................................................................48
Data Usage........................................................................................................................48
Airplane Mode....................................................................................................................49
Mobile Networks ................................................................................................................50
DEVICE Settings...................................................................................................................50
Sound................................................................................................................................50
Display...............................................................................................................................53
Storage..............................................................................................................................54
Battery...............................................................................................................................54
PC Connection...................................................................................................................55
Apps ..................................................................................................................................55
PERSONAL Settings.............................................................................................................55

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Accounts & Sync................................................................................................................56
Location Services...............................................................................................................56
Security..............................................................................................................................56
Language & Input...............................................................................................................60
Backup & Reset.................................................................................................................60
SYSTEM Settings..................................................................................................................61
Date & Time.......................................................................................................................62
Accessibility.......................................................................................................................62
Developer Options.............................................................................................................63
Activate This Device ..........................................................................................................63
About Phone......................................................................................................................63
System Update..................................................................................................................64
People ......................................................................................................................................66
Get Started with People.........................................................................................................66
Access People...................................................................................................................66
People List Options............................................................................................................67
Add a New People Entry .......................................................................................................67
Save a Phone Number..........................................................................................................69
Edit a People Entry................................................................................................................69
Add or Edit Information for a People Entry.........................................................................70
Assign a Stored Picture to a People Entry..........................................................................70
Assign a New Picture to a People Entry.............................................................................70
Assign a Ringtone to a People Entry..................................................................................71
Assign a Vibration to a People Entry..................................................................................71
Add an Entry to Favorites...................................................................................................71
Send an Entry‟s call to Voicemail.......................................................................................72
Delete a People Entry........................................................................................................72
Select People List..................................................................................................................72
Customize People List .......................................................................................................72
Synchronize People Entries...................................................................................................72
Display Options.....................................................................................................................73
Share a People Entry ............................................................................................................73
Messaging ................................................................................................................................75

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Gmail.....................................................................................................................................75
Access Gmail.....................................................................................................................75
Send a Gmail Message......................................................................................................76
Read and Reply to Gmail Messages..................................................................................77
Email.....................................................................................................................................77
Add an Email Account (POP3 or IMAP) .............................................................................78
Add a Corporate Account...................................................................................................78
Create Another Email Account...........................................................................................79
Compose and Send Email .................................................................................................79
View and Reply to Email....................................................................................................80
Manage Your Email Inbox..................................................................................................80
Email General Settings ......................................................................................................81
Email Account Settings......................................................................................................81
Delete an Email Account....................................................................................................83
Text Messaging and MMS.....................................................................................................83
Compose Text Messages ..................................................................................................83
Send a Multimedia Message (MMS) ..................................................................................84
Save and Resume a Draft Message...................................................................................85
New Messages Notification................................................................................................86
Managing Message Conversations....................................................................................86
Text and MMS Options ......................................................................................................88
Social Networking Accounts..................................................................................................89
YouTube............................................................................................................................89
Google Talk...........................................................................................................................90
Signing In and Chatting......................................................................................................90
Managing Your Friends......................................................................................................92
Mobile Indicators................................................................................................................92
Signing Out........................................................................................................................93
Google Talk Settings..........................................................................................................93
Applications and Entertainment.................................................................................................95
Google Play...........................................................................................................................95
Find and Install an Application ...........................................................................................96
Create a Google Wallet Account........................................................................................97

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Request a Refund for a Paid Application............................................................................97
Open an Installed Application.............................................................................................97
Uninstall an Application......................................................................................................98
Get Help with Google Play.................................................................................................98
Navigation .............................................................................................................................98
Google Maps .....................................................................................................................99
TeleNav GPS Navigator...................................................................................................101
Google Navigation ...........................................................................................................101
Google Latitude................................................................................................................102
Music Player........................................................................................................................105
Opening the Music Library...............................................................................................105
Playing Music...................................................................................................................105
Search for Music in the Music Library ..............................................................................108
Using Playlists .................................................................................................................108
Backing Up Your Downloaded Music Files.......................................................................109
BoostZone...........................................................................................................................109
Web and Data.........................................................................................................................110
Wi-Fi....................................................................................................................................110
Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network..........................................................110
Check the Wireless Network Status.................................................................................111
Connect to a Different Wi-Fi Network...............................................................................111
Data Services......................................................................................................................112
Your User Name..............................................................................................................112
Launch a Web Connection...............................................................................................112
Data Connection Status and Indicators............................................................................113
Browser...............................................................................................................................113
Learn to Navigate the Browser.........................................................................................114
Browser Menu..................................................................................................................115
Select Text on a Web Page .............................................................................................116
Adjust Browser Settings...................................................................................................116
Adjust Browser Privacy and Security Settings..................................................................117
Adjust Browser Accessibility Settings...............................................................................117
Adjust Browser Advanced Settings..................................................................................118

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Adjust Browser Bandwidth Management Settings............................................................119
Adjust Browser Labs Settings ..........................................................................................119
Set Search Engine...........................................................................................................119
Create Website Settings ..................................................................................................119
Reset the Browser to Default ...........................................................................................120
Set the Browser Home Page............................................................................................120
Read Web Page Offline ...................................................................................................120
Manage Bookmarks.........................................................................................................120
Camera and Video..................................................................................................................122
Take Pictures ......................................................................................................................122
Open the Camera ............................................................................................................122
Camera Viewfinder Screen..............................................................................................122
Review Screen.................................................................................................................124
Take a Picture..................................................................................................................124
Close the Camera............................................................................................................125
Record Videos.....................................................................................................................125
Video Viewfinder Screen..................................................................................................125
Record a Video................................................................................................................126
Camera/Video Settings........................................................................................................126
View Pictures and Videos Using Gallery..............................................................................127
Open Gallery....................................................................................................................127
View Photos and Videos..................................................................................................128
Zoom In or Out on a Photo...............................................................................................129
Watch a Video .................................................................................................................129
Close Gallery...................................................................................................................130
Working with Photos............................................................................................................130
Photo Options Menu ........................................................................................................130
Edit a Photo.....................................................................................................................130
Rotate and Save a Photo.................................................................................................131
Crop a Photo....................................................................................................................131
Share Photos and Videos....................................................................................................132
Send Photos or Videos by Email/Gmail............................................................................133
Send Photos or Videos by Multimedia Message ..............................................................133

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Send Photos or Videos Using Bluetooth ..........................................................................133
Share Photos or Videos on Google+................................................................................134
Share Photos on Picasa...................................................................................................134
Share Videos on YouTube...............................................................................................134
Tools and Calendar.................................................................................................................136
Calendar..............................................................................................................................136
Add an Event to the Calendar..........................................................................................136
Invite Guests to Your Event..............................................................................................137
Event Alerts .....................................................................................................................138
View Events.....................................................................................................................139
Erase Events ...................................................................................................................141
Show or Hide Calendars..................................................................................................141
Synchronize Calendars with Your Device.........................................................................141
Clock & Alarm......................................................................................................................142
Opening Clock .................................................................................................................142
Setting an Alarm ..............................................................................................................142
Changing Alarm Settings .................................................................................................144
Calculator............................................................................................................................144
Voice Service ......................................................................................................................144
Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR)..............................................................................145
Text-to-speech Settings...................................................................................................145
Voice Search ...................................................................................................................146
Eco Mode............................................................................................................................146
Bluetooth.................................................................................................................................148
Turn Bluetooth On or Off .....................................................................................................148
The Bluetooth Menu............................................................................................................148
Change the Device Name................................................................................................149
Connect a Bluetooth Headset or Car Kit..............................................................................149
Reconnect a Headset or Car Kit..........................................................................................150
Disconnect or Unpair From a Bluetooth Device...................................................................150
Send and Receive Information Using Bluetooth...................................................................151
Send Information From Your Device to Another Device...................................................151
Receive Information From Another Device.......................................................................152

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microSD Card.........................................................................................................................154
Remove the microSD Card..................................................................................................154
Install a microSD Card.........................................................................................................155
View the microSD Card Memory..........................................................................................156
Format the microSD Card....................................................................................................156
Use the Device‟s microSD Card as a USB Drive .................................................................156
Use the Device‟s microSD Card as a Media Device ............................................................157
Important Safety Information...................................................................................................158
General Precautions............................................................................................................158
Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone............................................................158
Do Not Rely on Your Phone for Emergency Calls............................................................158
Using Your Phone While Driving......................................................................................158
Following Safety Guidelines.............................................................................................159
Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices ...........................................................159
Personal Implantable Medical Devices.............................................................................159
Turning Off Your Phone Before Flying .............................................................................159
Turning Off Your Phone in Dangerous Areas...................................................................159
Restricting Children‟s Access to Your Phone ...................................................................160
Water Resistance.............................................................................................................160
Using Your Phone With a Hearing Aid Device.....................................................................160
Getting the Best Hearing Device Experience With Your Phone........................................162
Caring for the Battery ..........................................................................................................162
Protecting Your Battery....................................................................................................162
Charging..........................................................................................................................162
Storing.............................................................................................................................163
Radio Frequency (RF) Energy.............................................................................................163
Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) for Wireless Phones.....................................................164
FCC Notice......................................................................................................................165
Owner‟s Record...................................................................................................................165
Manufacturer‟s Warranty.........................................................................................................166
Manufacturer‟s Warranty .....................................................................................................166
End Users License Agreement................................................................................................168
Kyocera Communications, Inc. (“Kyocera”) End User License Agreement ..........................168

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Notes......................................................................................................................................171
Copyrights...............................................................................................................................172
Index.......................................................................................................................................173

Get Started 1
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
Complete the Setup Application
Set Up Visual Voicemail
Mobile ID
Getting Help
Your Device at a Glance

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Set Up Your Device
You must first install and charge the battery to begin setting up your device.
1. Install the battery.
Turn the battery cover lock counter-clockwise to the unlocked position ( ).
Insert your thumb- or fingernail into the slit ( ) and then pull out the battery cover
( ).
Insert the battery, contacts end first, and gently press into place ( ).
Replace the cover, making sure all the locking tabs of the cover are seated and there
are no gaps. ( ).

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Turn the battery cover lock clockwise to the locked position ( ).
2. Charge your battery.
Open the cover of the charger/accessory jack.
Plug the smaller end of the micro-USB cable into the device‟s charger/accessory jack.
Plug the other end of the USB cable into the charger, and then plug the charger into
an electrical outlet.
Note: Your device‟s battery should have enough charge for the device to turn on and find a
signal, run the setup application, set up voicemail, and make a call. You should fully
charge the battery as soon as possible.
3. Press and hold the Power button to turn your device on.
If your device is activated, it will turn on and search for service.
If your device is not yet activated, see the Activation section of your Get Started
Guide for more information.
Complete the Setup Application
Once your device has been turned on and activated, you will see a Welcome message. You can
then complete the Setup application.

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1. Touch the Android icon to get started. To skip any section, touch Next or Skip.
2. Set up your GoogleTM options. Follow the instructions to complete each step.
View a tutorial: Touch Begin to see a brief tutorial on getting started.
Set up your Google Account: Complete the steps to create or sign in to your
Google account.
Use Google Location: Touch the check marks to select your Google location
options.
Back up data: Choose whether or not to back up data with your Google account.
3. Touch Finish setup to complete the Google setup process. You will see a Setup
accounts page.
4. Touch any of the services listed and follow the prompts to set up additional accounts.
These may include: Email, Picasa, and YouTube.
For each account you set up, you will need your account sign-in information and
passwords.
When you‟re finished adding accounts, touch Done adding accounts.
5. Touch OK to view a video tutorial, or touch Skip to finish setup and go to the home
screen.
Note: You do not need to sign up for a Google account to use your device. However, to
download applications from Google Play or to use Gmail, you must link your device to a
Google account.
Set Up Visual Voicemail
Setting up Visual Voicemail follows many of the same procedures as setting up traditional
voicemail. You should set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is
activated. Your phone automatically transfers all unanswered calls to your voicemail, even if
your phone is in use or turned off.
Note: To set up your traditional voicemail box, see Voicemail (Traditional).
1. Press Home , and touch > Voicemail.
2. Touch Personalize now and follow the system prompts to:
Create a password (part of standard voicemail).
Record your name announcement.
Record your greeting.

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3. When prompted to enter information, touch Dialpad to bring up the onscreen dialpad to
enter your numeric responses.
Important: Voicemail Password –Boost Mobile strongly recommends that you create a
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.
4. Once you have completed the setup process, return to the voicemail page (see step 1).
5. Touch the Welcome to Voicemail message on the screen to play a brief explanation of
the voicemail services.
Mobile ID
Once your device is activated, you will be prompted to install the Mobile ID pack. ID Packs are
bundles of applications, ringtones, wallpapers, settings, and more. ID Packs are installed using
an application called Mobile ID.
You can install as many as five ID Packs at any one time in addition to the default My ID Pack.
You can easily switch from one ID Pack to another without losing any applications already
installed.
Installing Additional ID Pack
Switching ID Packs
Installing Additional ID Pack
Note: Your device must be activated, your battery should be fully charged, and you should be
in a network coverage area before you install an ID Pack.
1. Press Home , and touch . (If your screen is locked, press the Power button to
turn on the display and then flick to unlock the screen.).

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2. Touch Get New ID Packs on the Choose your ID screen.
3. Touch an ID Pack on the Get New ID Packs screen.
4. Read the information screen for a description of the ID Pack and touch Install.
5. Read the Terms & Conditions and touch Agree to begin the download.
6. Wait for the download to finish and the ID Pack will then begin installation automatically.
- or -
Touch Continue to continue using your device. When the notification icon appears, slide
the status bar down, and touch ID ready to install to complete the installation.
Switching ID Packs
1. Press Home , and touch .
2. Touch an ID Pack to replace your current pack.
- or -
Touch Get New ID Packs to install a new ID Pack and follow steps 3–6 of Installing
Additional ID Pack.
Note: Certain features of Mobile ID are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information
about using Mobile ID, please visit boostmobile.com.
Getting Help
Managing Your Account
You can go to „My Account‟ on boostmobile.com to view your account information, recharge
your account, or to make account changes. To log into „My Account‟, you will need your 7-digit
phone number and the Account PIN number you set up at activation. Or from your phone,
simply press Home > , and touch BoostZone to access various self-service tools.
From Your Phone
Dial #225 (#BAL) to check account balance.
Dial #233 (#ADD) to make a payment.
Dial #611 to launch BoostZone or call Boost Customer Care (depending on your
Settings) to get answers to other questions.

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From Any Other Phone
Boost Customer Care: 1-888-BOOST-4U (1-888-266-7848).
411
You can get up to three pieces of information per call, and the operator can automatically
connect your call at no additional charge. Press Home and touch , and then touch
.
Operator Services
Operator Services provides assistance when placing collect calls or when placing calls billed to
a local telephone calling card or third party. Press Home , and touch , and then touch
.

Device Basics 8
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
Touchscreen Navigation
Your Home Screens
Status Bar
Enter Text
Google Account

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Your Device’s Layout
The illustrations and descriptions below outline your device‟s basic layout.
Key Functions
●LED Indicator shows your device‟s battery status. It also flashes for incoming calls or
pending notifications.
●Back Key ( ) returns you to the previous screen or closes the dialog box.
●Home Key ( ) returns you to the Home screen.
●Recent App Key ( ) allows you to show the Recent App screen.
●Menu Key ( ) lets you open the menus of the current screen or application.
●Microphone allows other callers to hear you clearly when you are speaking to them.