Kyocera Durashok User manual

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Table of Contents
Get Started 1
Your Phone at a Glance 1
Set Up Your Phone 2
Activate Your Phone 3
Set Up Voicemail 4
Phone Basics 5
Your Phone’s Layout 5
Turn Your Phone On and Off 7
Battery and Charger 7
View the Display Screen 9
Navigate Through the Menus 11
Display Your Phone Number 11
Enter Text 12
Select a Text Input Mode 12
T9 Text Input 12
Abc Mode 13
Set Text Entry Options 13
Simple Data Exchange 14
Phone Calls & Settings 16
Make Phone Calls 16
Call Using the Phone Keypad 16
Call With the Phone Closed 16
Call from History 17
Call from Contacts 17
Call Using the Plus (+) Code 17
Call Using a Speed Dial Number 18
Call Using Abbreviated Dialing Features 18
Call a Phone Number With Pauses 19
Call a Phone Number in a Message 19
Call Emergency Numbers 20
Receive Phone Calls 20
Answer an Incoming Call With the Phone Open 21
Answer an Incoming Call With the Phone Closed 21

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Answer an Incoming Call in Speakerphone Mode 21
Mute the Ringtone and Stop the Vibration 21
Send an Incoming Call to Voicemail 22
Reject an Incoming Call 22
Reject an Incoming Call and Send a Message 22
In-call Options 22
End Phone Calls 23
Missed Call Notification 23
Voicemail 23
Set Up Voicemail 23
Voicemail Notification 24
New Voicemail Message Alerts 24
Retrieve Your Voicemail Messages 24
Phone Call Options 25
Caller ID 25
Call Waiting 25
3-Way Calling 26
Call Forwarding 26
Phone Call Settings 26
Call Answer Mode 27
Auto-Answer Mode 27
Alert Notification 27
Airplane Mode 28
TTY Use 28
Hearing Aid Device Compatibility 29
Settings 30
Display Settings 30
Change the Wallpaper 30
Change the Brightness 30
Change the Font Size 30
Change the Backlight Settings 31
Set the Notification Pop-up 31
Select a Picture ID 31
Power Save Mode 32
Change the Clock/Calendar Display 32
Set a Custom Greeting 32
Change the Phone’s Menu Style 32

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Display Language 32
Volume Settings 33
Adjust the Phone’s Volume Settings 33
Silence All 33
Ringtone Settings 33
Ringtones 34
Set Up Voice Guide 35
Select a Vibration Pattern 35
Messaging Settings 35
Set Clear Alerts Icon 35
Set a Callback Number 36
Add a Customized Signature 36
Manage Preset Messages 36
Message Alerts 37
Emergency Alerts 37
Long Message Reassembly 37
Phone Setup Options 37
Navigation Key Shortcuts 38
Programmable Button 38
Keyguard 38
Headset Mode 38
Security Settings 39
Lock Your Phone 39
Delete Phone Content 40
Reset Your Phone and Phone Content 41
Security Features for Data Services 41
History 43
View History 43
The History List 43
History Icons 43
History Thread 44
History Details 44
History Options 44
Make a Call from History 45
Save the Information in Your History 45
Save a Number from History 45
Make a New Group Entry from History 45

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Delete History 46
Contacts 47
About Contacts 47
View Contacts 47
Create a New Contacts Entry 48
Create a Personal Entry 48
Create a Group Entry 48
Save a Number Using the Phone Keypad 49
Edit a Contacts Entry 49
Edit a Contacts Entry 49
Delete a Contacts Entry 49
Add a Number to a Personal Entry 50
Assign a Ringtone to a Personal Entry 50
Assign a Picture to a Personal Entry 51
Add Members to a Group Entry 51
Remove Members from a Group Entry 51
Find Contacts Entries 52
Use Contacts Information in Other Applications 53
Assign Speed Dial Numbers 53
Secret Contacts Entries 54
Dial Services 54
Messaging 55
Text Messaging and Multimedia Messaging 55
Compose Messages 55
Access Messages 56
Threaded Messaging 56
Calendar & Tools 59
Calendar 59
Add an Event to the Calendar 59
Add a To Do List Item to the Calendar 60
Calendar Alerts 60
View Events 61
Delete Events 61
Alarm 62
Bluetooth 62
Turn Bluetooth On and Off 62
Make Your Phone Discoverable 63

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Bluetooth Menu 63
Pair Bluetooth Devices 64
View the Trusted Devices List 64
Send Items via Bluetooth 65
Voice Services 65
Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) 65
Manage Voice Memos 69
Calculator 71
World Clock 71
Countdown Timer 71
Stopwatch 72
Web and Data 73
Data Services 73
Your User Name 73
Launch a Web Connection 73
Data Connection Status and Indicators 74
Browser 74
Learn to Navigate the Web 74
Browser Menu 75
Download Games, Ringtones, and More 77
GPS Navigation 79
GPS Services 79
Copyright Information 80
Index 81

Get Started 1
Get Started
This section gives you all the information you need to set up your phone and Boost
service the first time.
Your Phone at a Glance
The illustration below shows the parts of your phone.

Get Started 2
Set Up Your Phone
You must first install and charge the battery to begin setting up your phone.
1. Install the battery.
l Insert the battery into the battery compartment, making sure the connectors align (1). Gently
press down to secure the battery (2).
l Position the back cover over the battery compartment, making sure the locking tabs align.
Gently slide the cover upward with your thumbs until you hear a slight click (3).
l Slide the battery cover release latch to the locked position (4).
2. Charge your battery.
l Plug the USB connector into the charger/accessory jack on the lower left side of your phone.
l Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet.
Note: Your phone’s battery should have enough charge for your phone to turn on and find a signal,
set up your voicemail, and make a call. You should fully charge your battery as soon as possible.
3. Press to turn the phone on.
l If your phone is activated, it will search for service and enter standby mode.
l If your phone is not yet activated, seeActivate Your Phone for more information.

Get Started 3
Activate Your Phone
Before using your phone, you must set up your service with Boost Mobile. You will need your phone’s
serial number (MEID), printed on a sticker inside the battery compartment.
Create Your Account and Pick Your Plan
Set up your Boost Mobile account.
1. From your computer, visit boostmobile.com/activate.
2. Enter your phone’s MEID and click start activation process.
l Your phone’s MEID (serial number) is printed on the sticker located on the back of your phone
in the battery compartment. This number can also be found on the bottom panel of the
phone’s package.
3. Follow the remaining instructions to choose your plan and select a payment method.
4. Follow the activation instructions below and you’ll be able to start using your phone.
Note: You can also activate by phone by calling 1-888-BOOST-4U (1-888-266-7848) from
any other phone.
Activate Your Phone 
After setting up your account on boostmobile.com, simply turn your phone on. Your phone is
designed to activate automatically. If you are swapping from another Boost Mobile phone to a new
one, be sure to turn off the old phone before swapping the serial number (MEID). Once the MEID
swap is complete, turn on the new phone and the programming information will be pushed to your
phone automatically.
Tip: Do not press while the phone is being activated. Pressing cancels
the activation process.

Get Started 4
Set Up Voicemail
Your phone automatically transfers all unanswered calls to your voicemail, even if your phone is in
use or turned off. You should set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is
activated. Always use a password to protect against unauthorized access.
1. Press and hold in standby mode to dial your voicemail number.
2. Follow the system prompts to:
l Create your password.
l Record your name announcement.
l Record your greeting.
Note: 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.