Kyocera DuraForce User manual

KYOCERA DuraForce
User Guide

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Table of Contents
Get Started ................................................................................................................................ 1
Your Phone at a Glance...................................................................................................... 1
Set Up Your Phone............................................................................................................. 3
Insert a SIM Card......................................................................................................... 3
Remove a SIM Card.................................................................................................... 4
Charge the Battery....................................................................................................... 5
Charge the Battery Wirelessly ..................................................................................... 5
Turn Your Phone On and Off.............................................................................................. 6
Turn Your Screen On and Off............................................................................................. 6
Set Up Voicemail................................................................................................................ 7
Phone Basics............................................................................................................................. 9
Smart Sonic Capability........................................................................................................ 9
Touchscreen Navigation ..................................................................................................... 9
Your Home Screen............................................................................................................11
Home Screen Overview..............................................................................................11
Manage the Home Screens........................................................................................12
Clock & Weather................................................................................................................14
Dura Grid...........................................................................................................................15
Status Bar..........................................................................................................................16
Notifications Panel......................................................................................................17
Quick Settings ............................................................................................................17
Enter Text..........................................................................................................................18
Touchscreen Keyboards.............................................................................................18
Google Keyboard........................................................................................................18
Google Voice Typing ..................................................................................................21
Swype.........................................................................................................................21
Copy and Paste Text..................................................................................................24
Phone Calls ..............................................................................................................................26
Make Phone Calls..............................................................................................................26
Call Using the Phone Dialpad.....................................................................................26

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Call from Recent Calls................................................................................................27
Call from Contacts......................................................................................................27
Call Using a Speed Dial Number ................................................................................27
Call Emergency Numbers...........................................................................................27
Call Numbers with Pauses..........................................................................................28
Call Using the Plus (+) Code.......................................................................................28
Call Using Internet Calling ..........................................................................................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 Call..........................................................................................................33
Call Forwarding ..........................................................................................................34
Set Up Speed Dialing.........................................................................................................35
Recent Calls ......................................................................................................................36
Call Settings ......................................................................................................................37
Phone Ringtone..........................................................................................................37
Vibrate When Ringing.................................................................................................38
Incoming Call..............................................................................................................38
Voicemail Settings......................................................................................................38
Dial Pad Touch Tones ................................................................................................38
Quick Responses........................................................................................................39
Fixed Dialing Numbers ...............................................................................................39
TTY Mode...................................................................................................................40
Auto Answer...............................................................................................................40
DTMF Tones...............................................................................................................41

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Call Timer...................................................................................................................41
Contacts....................................................................................................................................42
Contacts List......................................................................................................................42
Add a Contact....................................................................................................................43
Save a Phone Number.......................................................................................................44
Edit a Contact....................................................................................................................45
Add a Group Contact.........................................................................................................47
Edit a Group Contact .........................................................................................................48
ICE (In Case of Emergency)..............................................................................................48
Synchronize Contacts........................................................................................................49
Share a Contact.................................................................................................................49
Accounts and Messaging..........................................................................................................50
Gmail / Google...................................................................................................................50
Create a Google Account............................................................................................50
Sign In to Your Google Account..................................................................................50
Access Gmail..............................................................................................................51
Send a Gmail Message ..............................................................................................51
Read and Reply to Gmail Messages...........................................................................51
Email .................................................................................................................................52
Add an Email Account ................................................................................................52
Add a Corporate Account............................................................................................52
Send an Email Message.............................................................................................54
View and Reply to Email.............................................................................................54
Manage Your Email Inbox...........................................................................................55
General Email Settings...............................................................................................56
Email Account Settings...............................................................................................56
Text and Multimedia Messaging.........................................................................................58
Send a Text Message.................................................................................................58
Send a Multimedia Message (MMS)...........................................................................59
Save and Resume a Draft Message ...........................................................................59
New Messages Notification.........................................................................................60
Text and MMS Options...............................................................................................61
Social Networking Accounts...............................................................................................63

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Google+......................................................................................................................63
YouTube.....................................................................................................................63
Apps and Entertainment............................................................................................................65
Google Play Store App ......................................................................................................65
Find and Install an App...............................................................................................65
Request a Refund for a Paid App ...............................................................................66
Open an Installed App................................................................................................66
Uninstall an App .........................................................................................................66
Navigation..........................................................................................................................67
Google Maps..............................................................................................................67
Music.................................................................................................................................69
Music Player...............................................................................................................69
Play Music..................................................................................................................71
Back Up Your Downloaded Music Files......................................................................72
Web and Data...........................................................................................................................73
Wi-Fi..................................................................................................................................73
Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network......................................................73
Check the Wireless Network Status............................................................................73
Connect to a Different Wi-Fi Network..........................................................................74
Data Services ....................................................................................................................74
Launch a Web Connection..........................................................................................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
Connect to or Disconnect from a VPN ........................................................................76
Browser .............................................................................................................................77
Launch the Web Browser............................................................................................77
Learn to Navigate the Browser ...................................................................................77
Browser Menu ............................................................................................................78
Select Text on a Web Page........................................................................................79
Adjust Browser Settings..............................................................................................79

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Set the Browser Home Page ......................................................................................81
Manage Bookmarks....................................................................................................82
Mobile Hotspot...................................................................................................................83
Tethering ...........................................................................................................................84
USB Tethering............................................................................................................84
Bluetooth Tethering ....................................................................................................84
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 ...........................................................................................................87
Camera and Camcorder Settings.......................................................................................88
View Pictures and Videos Using Gallery............................................................................90
Open or Close Gallery................................................................................................91
View Pictures and Videos...........................................................................................92
Zoom In or Out on a Picture........................................................................................92
Work with Pictures.............................................................................................................92
Picture Options Menu.................................................................................................92
Edit a Picture..............................................................................................................93
Share Pictures and Videos.................................................................................................94
Send Pictures or Videos by Email/Gmail.....................................................................94
Send Pictures or Videos by Messaging.......................................................................94
Send Pictures or Videos Using Bluetooth ...................................................................95
Share Pictures and Videos on Google+......................................................................95
Share Videos on YouTube..........................................................................................95
Tools and Calendar...................................................................................................................97
Calendar............................................................................................................................97
Add an Event to the Calendar.....................................................................................97
Invite Guests to Your Calendar Event.........................................................................98
Calendar Event Alerts.................................................................................................99
View Calendar Events ..............................................................................................100
Edit Calendar Events................................................................................................101

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Show or Hide Calendars...........................................................................................101
Synchronize Calendars with Your Phone..................................................................102
Clock ...............................................................................................................................102
Desk Clock ...............................................................................................................102
Alarm........................................................................................................................103
Timer........................................................................................................................104
Stopwatch.................................................................................................................104
World Clock .....................................................................................................................105
Calculator ........................................................................................................................105
Sound Recorder...............................................................................................................105
Voice Services.................................................................................................................106
Text-to-Speech.........................................................................................................106
Voice Search............................................................................................................107
Eco Mode ........................................................................................................................107
Bluetooth .........................................................................................................................108
Turn Bluetooth On or Off...........................................................................................108
The Bluetooth Settings Menu....................................................................................108
Disconnect from a Bluetooth Device.........................................................................109
Send and Receive Information Using Bluetooth........................................................109
Near Field Communication (NFC) Technology.................................................................110
Turn NFC On or Off..................................................................................................111
Android Beam...........................................................................................................111
DiXiM Player....................................................................................................................112
microSD Card..................................................................................................................113
Insert or Remove a microSD Card............................................................................113
View the microSD Card Memory...............................................................................115
Format the microSD Card.........................................................................................115
Unmount the microSD Card......................................................................................116
Use the Phone’s microSD Card as a Media Device ..................................................116
Update Your Phone .........................................................................................................116
Settings...................................................................................................................................117
Wi-Fi Settings ..................................................................................................................117
Bluetooth Settings............................................................................................................117

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Data Usage Settings........................................................................................................117
More Settings...................................................................................................................118
Airplane Mode ..........................................................................................................118
Default SMS App......................................................................................................119
NFC Settings............................................................................................................119
Android Beam...........................................................................................................119
Tethering & Mobile Hotspot Settings.........................................................................119
VPN Settings............................................................................................................119
Cellular Networks Settings........................................................................................119
Emergency Alerts .....................................................................................................121
Display Settings...............................................................................................................122
Brightness ................................................................................................................122
Adaptive Brightness..................................................................................................122
Wallpaper.................................................................................................................122
Sleep........................................................................................................................122
Daydream.................................................................................................................122
Font Size ..................................................................................................................123
When Device Is Rotated...........................................................................................123
Key Backlight............................................................................................................123
Wireless Display.......................................................................................................123
Display Battery Percentage ......................................................................................124
Sound & Notification Settings...........................................................................................124
Sound Settings.........................................................................................................124
Enable or Disable Call Vibrations..............................................................................124
Phone Ringtone........................................................................................................124
Vibrate Pattern..........................................................................................................124
Vibrate Intensity........................................................................................................125
Default Notification Ringtone ....................................................................................125
Other Sounds Settings..............................................................................................125
Persistent Alerts .......................................................................................................125
When Device Is Locked............................................................................................126
Interruptions Settings................................................................................................126
Notification Access ...................................................................................................127

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Programmable Key..........................................................................................................127
Storage Settings..............................................................................................................127
Your Phone's Memory ..............................................................................................127
SD Card....................................................................................................................128
USB Storage.............................................................................................................128
Usage Manager...............................................................................................................128
Battery Settings ...............................................................................................................129
Connectivity Settings .......................................................................................................129
Apps Settings...................................................................................................................130
Tap & Pay........................................................................................................................130
Location Settings.............................................................................................................130
Lock Screen Settings.......................................................................................................131
Screen Lock..............................................................................................................131
Make Pattern Visible.................................................................................................132
Screen Lock Time.....................................................................................................132
Power Key Instantly Locks........................................................................................133
Owner Information....................................................................................................133
Lock Screen Background..........................................................................................133
Smart Lock ...............................................................................................................133
Security Settings..............................................................................................................134
Encrypt & Decrypt Data ............................................................................................134
Set Up SIM Card Lock..............................................................................................135
Make Passwords Visible...........................................................................................135
Reset Password .......................................................................................................135
Device Administrators...............................................................................................135
Unknown Sources.....................................................................................................136
Credential Storage....................................................................................................136
Trust Agents.............................................................................................................136
Screen Pinning.........................................................................................................137
Apps With Usage Access..........................................................................................137
Accounts Settings............................................................................................................137
Language & Input Settings...............................................................................................138
Language Settings....................................................................................................138

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Spell Checker...........................................................................................................138
Personal Dictionary...................................................................................................138
Default Text Input.....................................................................................................138
Current Keyboard .....................................................................................................138
Google Keyboard Settings........................................................................................139
Swype Keyboard Settings.........................................................................................139
Google Voice Typing Settings...................................................................................140
Voice Input Settings..................................................................................................141
Text-to-Speech Settings ...........................................................................................141
Pointer Speed...........................................................................................................141
Backup & Reset Settings .................................................................................................141
Backup & Restore.....................................................................................................141
Network Settings Reset ............................................................................................142
Device Reset............................................................................................................142
Factory Data Reset...................................................................................................142
Date & Time Settings.......................................................................................................143
Accessibility Settings .......................................................................................................143
Services....................................................................................................................143
Vision........................................................................................................................144
Display......................................................................................................................145
Hearing.....................................................................................................................146
Mobility.....................................................................................................................146
Others.......................................................................................................................147
Printing ............................................................................................................................147
About Phone....................................................................................................................147
Notes......................................................................................................................................149
Copyright & Trademarks.........................................................................................................150

Get Started 1
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.
●Front Camera takes pictures and records videos while facing the screen, and allows
you to video conference.
●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.
●Home Key returns you to the Home screen. Press and hold to open the Google
search app.
●Back Key lets you return to the previous screen, or close a dialog box, options
menu, the Notifications panel, or onscreen keyboard.
●Recent Apps Key displays the list 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.
●Secondary Microphone suppresses background noise improving audio quality for the
other party during voice calls. In speakerphone mode, it is used as the main microphone.
●Power/Lock Key lets you turn the phone on or off or turn the screen on or off, restart the
phone, or switch your phone to silent mode, vibration mode, or Airplane Mode.
●Speaker Key lets you place or receive calls in speakerphone mode or turn the
speakerphone on and off during a call.
●Audio Jack allows you to plug in an optional headset for convenient, hands-free
conversations or for listening to music.
●Primary Microphone transmits your voice for phone calls and is used for voice-
activated functions. It is disabled in speakerphone mode.
●Micro USB Charging Port allows you to connect the phone and the USB cable for use
with the charger adapter or other compatible accessories.
●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.
●Programmable Key allows you to assign your favorite behavior to it.
●microSD Card/SIM Card Slots allows you to insert a SIM card and a microSD card.

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Note: microSD card is sold separately.
●Back Camera lets you take pictures and videos.
●Camera Flash helps illuminate subjects in low-light environments when taking a picture
or recording a video.
CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack or port may damage the phone.
Set Up Your Phone
You need to insert a SIM card to your phone and charge the battery to begin setting up your
phone.
Note: A SIM card is inserted into your phone by default.
Insert a SIM Card
If not already inserted, follow the instructions below to insert your SIM card.
Warning: Use only a Nano SIM card for this phone.
1. Locate and open the cover to the microSD card/SIM card slots on the side of the phone.
2. Place the SIM card on the SIM card tray so that the cut corner of the card follows the
shape of the tray. Holding the card and the tray with your fingers, insert them into the
SIM card slot on the left and close the cover.
3. Press around the edges of the cover to the microSD card/SIM card slots to ensure that it
is securely closed.
Warning: Be sure all ports and covers are properly sealed to maintain the phone's
waterproof capability.

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Remove a SIM Card
You can remove the SIM card to use it with other compatible phones.
1. Turn off your phone.
2. Locate and open the cover to the microSD card/SIM card slots on the side of the phone.
3. Holding the tab on the SIM card tray with your fingers, gently pull the tray and the SIM
card out of the slot and close the cover.
4. Press around the edges of the cover to the microSD card/SIM card slots to ensure that it
is securely closed.
Warning: Be sure all ports and covers are properly sealed to maintain the phone's
waterproof capability.

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Charge the Battery
Fully charge the battery before powering the phone on.
Important: Before turning on your phone, charge the battery fully with the charger that came
with your phone.
1. Open the cover to the micro USB charging port on the bottom of the phone.
2. Plug the smaller end of the USB cable into the phone’s micro USB charging port.
3. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the charger, and then plug the charger into an
electrical outlet.
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.
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 the battery wirelessly.
Important: Use only the wireless chargers that are approved by the manufacturer of your
phone.
1. Press > Settings > Battery > Wireless charging guide.
2. Following the guidance on the screen, align the logo displayed on the screen with the
indicator found on the wireless charger.

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Note: To display the guide screen when wireless charging stops, select the Display guide
check box on the Battery settings screen.
Before starting wireless charging, please note the following:
●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 charger
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/Lock key until the screen lights up.
Turn Your Phone Off
1. Press and hold the Power/Lock 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/Lock key until the phone options are displayed.
2. Tap Restart > OK to restart the phone.
Hard Reset
►Press and hold the Power/Lock key and the volume up key together for more than ten
seconds. The phone will shut down and automatically start 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/Lock key. Pressing the Power/Lock key
again or receiving an incoming call will turn on your phone screen.

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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
1. To turn the screen on, press the Power/Lock key.
2. From the Lock screen:
Start ( ) Swipe up anywhere on the screen to access the Home screen.
Phone ( ) Swipe right to launch the Phone app.
Camera ( ) Swipe left to launch the Camera app.
Note: To set up a screen lock for security, see Lock Screen Settings.
Set Up Voicemail
Your phone comes with the Visual Voicemail application. Visual Voicemail allows you to
manage your voicemail directly from your phone rather than calling in to your 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).
Set Up Visual Voicemail
1. Press > > Visual Voicemail.
2. Read the message and tap Call Voicemail.
3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the setup.
Set Up Traditional Voicemail
1. Press > Phone > DIALPAD.
2. Touch and hold to dial your voicemail number.
3. Follow the system prompts to:
Create your password.
Record your name announcement.
Record your greeting.

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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.

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Phone Basics
Your phone 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 following topics will
introduce the basic functions and features of your phone.
Smart Sonic Capability
The Smart Sonic receiver inside your phone transmits sound by way of vibrations throughout
the entire area of the display screen. Adjust the position of the phone screen to your ear to find
the best hearing point in the surrounding environment.
Note: Do not cover the microphones during a call as it may compromise the hearing quality.
Touchscreen Navigation
Your phone’s touchscreen lets you control actions through a variety of tap gestures.
Tap
Touch and Hold
Drag
Tap the screen with your
finger to select or launch a
menu, option, or application.
A light tap works best.
To open the available options
for an item (for example, a
keyboard), touch and hold the
item.
Touch and hold your finger
before you start to move it.
Do not release your finger
until you have reached the
target position.

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Swipe or Slide
Flick
Pinch and Spread
To swipe or slide means to
quickly drag your finger
vertically or horizontally
across the screen.
Flicking the screen is similar
to swiping, except that you
need to swipe your finger in
light, quick strokes.
Pinch the screen using your
thumb and forefinger to zoom
out or spread the screen to
zoom in when viewing a picture
or a Web page. (Move fingers
inward to zoom out and
outward to zoom in.)
Rotate
For most screens, you can automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to
landscape by turning the phone sideways. When entering text, you can turn the phone sideways
to bring up a bigger keyboard. See Touchscreen Keyboards.
Note: The Auto-rotate feature needs to be turned on for the screen orientation to automatically
change. To turn this on or off, from the Home screen, tap > Settings >
Accessibility > Auto-rotate screen.