Kyocera DuraForce PRO User manual

KYOCERA
DuraForce PRO
User Guide

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Table of Contents
Get Started....................................................................................................................................1
Your Phone at a Glance ........................................................................................................1
Set Up Your Phone................................................................................................................3
Charge the Battery .........................................................................................................3
Your SIM Card................................................................................................................4
Charge the Battery Wirelessly........................................................................................5
Turn Your Phone On and Off.................................................................................................6
Turn Your Screen On and Off ........................................................................................7
Setup Wizard..................................................................................................................8
Set Up Voicemail............................................................................................................8
Phone Basics..............................................................................................................................10
Touchscreen Navigation......................................................................................................10
Function Keys......................................................................................................................12
Your Home Screen..............................................................................................................12
Home Screen Overview ...............................................................................................13
Extended Home Screens .............................................................................................14
Manage the Home Screens..........................................................................................14
Weather...............................................................................................................................16
Dura Grid.............................................................................................................................17
Launcher Screens................................................................................................................17
Status Bar............................................................................................................................18
Notifications Panel........................................................................................................20
Quick Settings..............................................................................................................20
Enter Text............................................................................................................................21
Touchscreen Keyboards ..............................................................................................21
Google Keyboard .........................................................................................................21
Gesture Typing.............................................................................................................24
Google Voice Typing....................................................................................................24
Copy and Paste Text....................................................................................................25
Phone Calls.................................................................................................................................27

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Make Phone Calls................................................................................................................27
Call Using the Phone Dialpad ......................................................................................27
Call from Recents.........................................................................................................28
Call from Contacts........................................................................................................28
Call Using a Speed Dial Number..................................................................................28
Call Emergency Numbers ............................................................................................28
Call Numbers with Pauses ...........................................................................................29
Call Using the Plus (+) Code........................................................................................29
Receive Phone Calls ...........................................................................................................30
Visual Voicemail ..................................................................................................................30
Review Voicemail.........................................................................................................30
Voicemail (Traditional).........................................................................................................31
Set Up Voicemail..........................................................................................................31
Voicemail Notification...................................................................................................31
Retrieve Your Voicemail Messages .............................................................................31
Phone Call Options..............................................................................................................32
In-call Options ..............................................................................................................32
Caller ID .......................................................................................................................32
Call Waiting..................................................................................................................33
Conference Calling.......................................................................................................34
Call Forwarding............................................................................................................34
Set Up Speed Dialing ..........................................................................................................35
Recent Calls ........................................................................................................................36
Call Settings.........................................................................................................................37
Call Rejection...............................................................................................................37
Quick Responses.........................................................................................................38
Auto Answer.................................................................................................................38
Power Key Ends Call....................................................................................................38
Additional Settings........................................................................................................38
Phone Ringtone............................................................................................................39
Dial Pad Touch Tones..................................................................................................39
Vibrate When Ringing ..................................................................................................39
Voicemail Settings........................................................................................................39

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Fixed Dialing Numbers.................................................................................................40
TTY Mode.....................................................................................................................40
Hearing Aids.................................................................................................................41
Call Timer.....................................................................................................................41
Contacts......................................................................................................................................42
Contacts List........................................................................................................................42
Add a Contact......................................................................................................................43
Save a Phone Number ........................................................................................................44
Edit a Contact......................................................................................................................44
Add a Group Contact...........................................................................................................48
Edit a Group Contact...........................................................................................................48
ICE (In Case of Emergency)................................................................................................49
Synchronize Contacts..........................................................................................................50
Share a Contact...................................................................................................................51
Accounts and Messaging............................................................................................................52
Gmail / Google.....................................................................................................................52
Create a Google Account.............................................................................................52
Sign In to Your Google Account...................................................................................53
Access Gmail ...............................................................................................................53
Send a Gmail Message................................................................................................53
Read and Reply to Gmail Messages............................................................................54
Gmail Account Settings................................................................................................54
Delete a Gmail Account................................................................................................55
Email....................................................................................................................................55
Add an Email Account..................................................................................................55
Add a Corporate Account.............................................................................................56
Compose and Send Email............................................................................................56
View and Reply to Email ..............................................................................................57
Manage Your Email Inbox............................................................................................57
General Email Settings.................................................................................................58
Email Account Settings ................................................................................................58
Delete Email Accounts .................................................................................................58
Text Messaging and MMS...................................................................................................58

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Compose Text Messages.............................................................................................58
Send a Multimedia Message (MMS) ............................................................................59
Save and Resume a Draft Message ............................................................................60
New Messages Notification..........................................................................................60
Text and MMS Settings................................................................................................61
Social Networking Accounts................................................................................................63
Facebook......................................................................................................................63
YouTube.......................................................................................................................63
Hangouts......................................................................................................................63
Apps and Entertainment .............................................................................................................65
Google Play Store App........................................................................................................65
Find and Install an App.................................................................................................65
Google Play Store Options...........................................................................................66
Request a Refund for a Paid App.................................................................................66
Open an Installed App..................................................................................................67
Uninstall an App ...........................................................................................................67
Google Maps .......................................................................................................................68
Music ...................................................................................................................................70
Play Music....................................................................................................................70
Back Up Your Downloaded Music Files .......................................................................71
File Commander..................................................................................................................71
Web and Data.............................................................................................................................72
Wi-Fi ....................................................................................................................................72
Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network ......................................................72
Check the Wireless Network Status.............................................................................73
Connect to a Different Wi-Fi Network...........................................................................73
The Wi-Fi Settings Menu..............................................................................................73
Data Services ......................................................................................................................74
Data Connection Status and Indicators........................................................................74
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)............................................................................................75
Prepare Your Phone for VPN Connection....................................................................75
Install Security Certificates...........................................................................................75
Add a VPN Connection ................................................................................................76

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Connect to or Disconnect from a VPN .........................................................................76
Web Browser.......................................................................................................................77
Launch the Web Browser.............................................................................................77
Learn to Navigate the Browser.....................................................................................77
Browser Menu..............................................................................................................78
Browser Settings ..........................................................................................................79
Select Text on a Web Page..........................................................................................79
Manage Bookmarks .....................................................................................................80
Chrome Browser..................................................................................................................82
Chrome Support...........................................................................................................82
Mobile Hotspot.....................................................................................................................82
Tethering..............................................................................................................................84
USB Tethering..............................................................................................................85
Bluetooth Tethering......................................................................................................85
Camera and Camcorder .............................................................................................................86
Use the Camera App...........................................................................................................86
Open or Close the Camera App...................................................................................86
Viewfinder Screen........................................................................................................86
Take a Picture or Record a Video ................................................................................87
Review Screen.............................................................................................................88
Underwater Mode.........................................................................................................89
Camera and Camcorder Settings........................................................................................89
View Pictures and Videos Using Photos..............................................................................90
Open or Close Photos..................................................................................................91
View Pictures and Videos.............................................................................................91
Zoom In or Out on a Picture.........................................................................................92
Work with Pictures...............................................................................................................92
Picture Options Menu...................................................................................................92
Edit a Picture................................................................................................................92
Share Pictures and Videos..................................................................................................93
Send Pictures or Videos by Email/Gmail......................................................................93
Send Pictures or Videos by Messaging........................................................................94
Send Pictures or Videos Using Bluetooth ....................................................................94

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Share Videos on YouTube ...........................................................................................94
Tools and Calendar.....................................................................................................................95
Calendar..............................................................................................................................95
Add an Event to the Calendar ......................................................................................95
Invite Guests to Your Calendar Event..........................................................................96
Calendar Event Alerts ..................................................................................................97
View Calendar Events..................................................................................................98
Edit Calendar Events....................................................................................................99
Erase Calendar Events ................................................................................................99
Show or Hide Calendars ............................................................................................100
Synchronize Calendars with Your Phone...................................................................100
Clock..................................................................................................................................101
World Clock................................................................................................................101
Alarm..........................................................................................................................101
Timer..........................................................................................................................103
Stopwatch...................................................................................................................103
Calculator...........................................................................................................................104
Flashlight ...........................................................................................................................104
Sound Recorder.................................................................................................................104
Voice Services...................................................................................................................106
Text-to-Speech...........................................................................................................106
Voice Search..............................................................................................................106
Eco Mode...........................................................................................................................107
Bluetooth ...........................................................................................................................108
Turn Bluetooth On or Off............................................................................................108
The Bluetooth Settings Menu.....................................................................................108
Change the Phone Name...........................................................................................108
Connect a Bluetooth Headset or Car Kit....................................................................109
Reconnect a Headset or Car Kit.................................................................................110
Disconnect or Unpair from a Bluetooth Device ..........................................................110
Send and Receive Information Using Bluetooth.........................................................110
Supported Bluetooth Profiles......................................................................................112
Near Field Communication (NFC) Technology..................................................................113

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Turn NFC On or Off....................................................................................................113
Android Beam.............................................................................................................113
microSD Card....................................................................................................................114
Insert or Remove a microSD Card .............................................................................114
View the microSD Card Memory................................................................................116
Format the microSD Card ..........................................................................................116
Unmount the microSD Card .......................................................................................116
Use the Phone’s microSD Card as a Media Device...................................................116
File Commander................................................................................................................117
Supported Formats.....................................................................................................117
Outdoor Report..................................................................................................................118
Settings.....................................................................................................................................119
Wi-Fi Settings ....................................................................................................................119
Bluetooth Settings..............................................................................................................119
Data Usage Settings..........................................................................................................119
More Settings.....................................................................................................................120
Airplane Mode............................................................................................................120
NFC Settings..............................................................................................................121
Android Beam.............................................................................................................121
Tethering & Mobile Hotspot Settings..........................................................................121
VPN Settings..............................................................................................................121
Cellular Networks Settings .........................................................................................121
Emergency Alerts.......................................................................................................123
Call Settings.......................................................................................................................124
Display Settings.................................................................................................................124
Brightness level..........................................................................................................124
Adaptive brightness....................................................................................................124
Wallpaper...................................................................................................................124
Sleep..........................................................................................................................124
Daydream...................................................................................................................125
Font Size....................................................................................................................125
When Device is Rotated.............................................................................................125
Key Backlight..............................................................................................................125

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Cast............................................................................................................................126
Display Battery Percentage........................................................................................126
Display Quick Settings ...............................................................................................126
Sound & notification Settings.............................................................................................126
Volumes .....................................................................................................................126
Also vibrate for calls...................................................................................................127
Do Not Disturb............................................................................................................127
Phone Ringtone..........................................................................................................127
Vibration Pattern.........................................................................................................127
Vibrate Intensity..........................................................................................................127
Default Notification Ringtone......................................................................................128
Other Sounds.............................................................................................................128
Cast............................................................................................................................128
Persistent Alerts.........................................................................................................128
When Device is Locked..............................................................................................129
App Notifications ........................................................................................................129
Notification Access.....................................................................................................129
Do Not Disturb Access ...............................................................................................129
Programmable Key............................................................................................................129
Apps ..................................................................................................................................130
Storage Settings................................................................................................................130
Your Phone's Memory................................................................................................130
SD Card......................................................................................................................130
USB Drive...................................................................................................................131
Battery Settings .................................................................................................................131
Usage Manager.................................................................................................................132
Memory..............................................................................................................................132
Tap & Pay..........................................................................................................................133
Location Settings...............................................................................................................133
Lock Screen Settings.........................................................................................................133
Security Type .............................................................................................................133
Fingerprint..................................................................................................................135
Make Pattern Visible ..................................................................................................136

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Screen Lock Time ......................................................................................................136
Power Key Instantly Locks .........................................................................................136
Smart Lock.................................................................................................................136
Lock Screen Message................................................................................................137
Lock Screen Wallpaper ..............................................................................................137
Show Instructions.......................................................................................................137
Security Settings................................................................................................................137
Encryption ..................................................................................................................137
Set Up SIM Card Lock................................................................................................139
Make Passwords Visible ............................................................................................139
Reset Passcode.........................................................................................................139
Device Administrators ................................................................................................139
Unknown Sources......................................................................................................140
Credential Storage .....................................................................................................140
Advanced ...................................................................................................................140
Accounts Settings..............................................................................................................141
Language & Input Settings ................................................................................................142
Language Settings .....................................................................................................142
Spell Checker.............................................................................................................142
Personal Dictionary ....................................................................................................143
Current Keyboard.......................................................................................................143
Google Keyboard Settings .........................................................................................143
Google Voice Typing Settings....................................................................................145
Text-to-Speech Settings.............................................................................................145
Pointer Speed.............................................................................................................145
Backup & Reset Settings...................................................................................................145
Backup and Restore...................................................................................................146
Network Settings Reset..............................................................................................146
Device Reset..............................................................................................................146
Factory Data Reset ....................................................................................................147
Date & Time Settings.........................................................................................................147
Accessibility Settings.........................................................................................................147
Services......................................................................................................................148

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Vision..........................................................................................................................148
Display........................................................................................................................149
Hearing.......................................................................................................................149
Mobility.......................................................................................................................150
Others.........................................................................................................................151
Printing ..............................................................................................................................151
About Phone......................................................................................................................151
Cleaning and Drying Procedures..............................................................................................153
Precautions........................................................................................................................153
Cleaning the Phone...........................................................................................................154
Cleaning Your Phone .................................................................................................154
Alternate Cleaning Procedure ....................................................................................158
Drying Your Phone ............................................................................................................159
Kyocera Tested Products ..................................................................................................161
Mild Dish Detergents..................................................................................................161
Alcohol........................................................................................................................161
Sanitizer Wipes ..........................................................................................................161
Notes.........................................................................................................................................162
Copyright & Trademarks...........................................................................................................163

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Get Started
The following topics give you all the information you need to set up your phone and the service
the first time.
Your Phone at a Glance
The following illustration outlines your phone’s primary external features and keys.

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Key Functions
●LED indicator displays a phone notification, charging status, or alert.
●Proximity/Light sensor detects how close an object is to the surface of the screen. This
is typically used to detect when your face is pressed up against the screen, such as
during a phone call.
●Touchscreen displays all the information needed to operate your phone. Use finger
gestures to navigate and interact with items on the screen. In Underwater mode, the
touch operation will be disabled.
●Recent key displays thumbnail images of apps you have recently accessed.
●Speakers let you hear different ringtones and sounds. The speakers also let you hear
the caller’s voice in speakerphone mode.
●Back key lets you return to the previous screen, or close a dialog box, options menu,
the Notifications panel, or onscreen keyboard.
●Home key returns you to the Home screen. Press and hold to open the Google search
app.
●Earpiece lets you hear the caller and automated prompts.
●Front camera takes pictures and records videos while facing the screen, and allows you
to video conference.
●Secondary microphone suppresses background noise improving audio quality for the
other party during voice calls. In speakerphone mode, it is used as a main microphone.
●Headset jack allows you to plug in an optional headset for convenient, hands-free
conversations or for listening to music.
●Speaker key lets you place or receive calls in speakerphone mode or turn the
speakerphone on and off during a call.
●Primary microphone transmits your voice for phone calls and is used for voice-
activated functions. It is disabled in speakerphone mode.
●Charger/USB port allows you to connect the phone and the micro-USB cable for use
with the charger adapter, or other compatible accessories.
CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the phone.
●PTT/Programmable key allows you to assign a frequently used function for quick
access. By installing PTT application, this key can also act as a PTT key. See
Programmable Key.

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●Volume key allows you to adjust the ringtone or media volume when you are not on a
call, or adjust the voice volume during a call.
●Power key lets you turn the phone on or off or turn the screen on or off, restart the
phone, switch your phone to Airplane mode, or capture screen shots.
●SIM/microSD slots (internal) allow you to insert a SIM card and a microSD card.
Note: microSD card is sold separately.
●Camera key lets you activate the back camera or the wide view camera.
●Back camera lets you take pictures and videos.
●Flash helps illuminate subjects in low-light environments when taking a picture or
recording a video. It can also work as an LED flashlight. See Flashlight.
●Wide view camera lets you take pictures and videos in wide-screen.
●Charging contacts allow you to connect to a multi-bay battery charger that can charge
multiple phones simultaneously.
Set Up Your Phone
You need to charge the battery to begin setting up your phone.
Charge the Battery
Fully charge the battery before powering on the phone.
Important: Unplug the AC adapter from the electrical outlet when not in use to reduce the
environmental impact of charging.
1. Open the cover to the Charger/USB port on the bottom of the phone.
2. Plug the smaller end of the USB cable into the phone’s Charger/USB port.
3. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the AC adapter, and then plug the adapter into
an electrical outlet. Be sure to use the AC adapter that came with your phone.

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4. When charging is complete, remove the cable from the port and close the cover. Press
around the edges of the cover to ensure that it is securely closed.
Your SIM Card
Your phone comes with a preinstalled SIM card. If you need to reinstall your SIM card, follow
the instructions below.
1. Remove the back cover by inserting your fingernail in the slit on the bottom of your phone
and pulling away from the phone.
2. Open the SIM/microSD slot cover, as shown.
3. Push the SIM card gently with your finger. The card rejects itself. Pull out the original SIM
card from the slot.

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4. Carefully insert the new SIM card into the SIM card slot on the left, with the gold contacts
facing down and the cut off corner on the top left.
5. Securely close the SIM/microSD slot cover. Press down the edges and center of the
cover to make sure it is sealed properly.
Warning: Be sure the SIM/microSD slot cover is properly sealed to maintain the phone's
waterproof capability.
6. Replace the back cover. Press around the edges and center to ensure a proper fit.
Warning: Be sure all ports and covers are properly sealed to maintain the phone's
waterproof capability.
Charge the Battery Wirelessly
Your phone supports the PMA standard via a wireless charging accessory (sold separately).
Follow the steps below to charge your phone wirelessly.
1. Locate the charging area on your wireless charger by referring to the charger
documentation.

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2. Place your phone in contact with the charger, ensuring that the charging area of your
phone touches the charging area of your wireless charger.
Before starting wireless charging, please note the following:
●If the charging areas are not touching, the charging results will be poor.
●Make sure there is nothing between your phone and wireless charger.
●Your phone may become hot while charging the battery.
●If charging doesn’t start after positioning your phone correctly, please use the AC
adapter that came with your phone.
For more information on wireless charging, see your wireless charger documentation.
Turn Your Phone On and Off
The instructions below explain how to turn your phone on and off.
Turn Your Phone On
►Press and hold the Power key until the screen lights up.
Turn Your Phone Off
1. Press and hold the Power key until the phone options are displayed.
2. Tap Power off > OK to turn the phone off.
Restart Your Phone
1. Press and hold the Power key until the phone options are displayed.

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2. Tap Restart > OK to restart the phone.
Hard Reset
►Press and hold the Power key for about ten seconds. The phone shuts down and
automatically starts up.
Turn Your Screen On and Off
Your phone allows you to quickly turn the screen off when not in use and to turn it back on when
you need it.
Turn the Screen Off When Not in Use
►To quickly turn the screen off, press the Power key. Pressing the Power key again or
receiving an incoming call will turn on your phone screen.
To save battery power, the phone screen automatically turns off after a certain period of time
when left idle. You will still be able to receive messages and calls while the phone screen is off.
Note: For information on how to adjust the time before the screen turns off, see Sleep.
Turn the Screen On and Start with Swipe
1. To turn the screen on, press the Power key. The below screen appears by default.
Note: To set up a screen lock for security, see Lock Screen Settings.
2. On the screen, swipe toward:

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to access the Home screen or the screen displayed before it was turned off.
to launch the Camera app.
to launch the voice search function.
Setup Wizard
Your phone has a Setup Wizard to set up your phone quickly and easily. When you turn on your
phone for the first time, the Setup Wizard starts automatically.
The Setup Wizard consists of the following sections:
●Select a language
●Insert SIM card (if it is not yet inserted)
●Select Wi-Fi network
●Google account setup
●Setup & Transfer
Follow the onscreen instructions to quickly set up your phone.
Set Up Voicemail
Your phone comes with both the Visual Voicemail and the traditional Voicemail applications.
Visual Voicemail allows you to manage your Voicemail directly from your phone rather than
calling in to your traditional Voicemail. Visual Voicemail displays a list of your messages and
allows you to choose which message(s) to listen or delete. You can also choose the traditional
Voicemail service. See Visual Voicemail and Voicemail (Traditional).Visual Voicemail
Set Up Visual Voicemail
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Visual Voicemail.
2. Read the message and tap Call Voicemail.
3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the setup.
Set Up Traditional Voicemail
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Phone > DIALPAD.
2. Tap to dial your voicemail number.
3. Follow the system prompts to:
Create your password.

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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 phone is able to access your
voicemail messages.