Kyocera Duraxa User manual

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quick start guide
DuraXA

Quick Start Guide for the
KYOCERA DuraXA
Get Started 2
Important Safety Information 15
Manufacturer’s Warranty 29
End User License Agreement 32
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Get Started 2
♦Your KYOCERA DuraXA (page 2)
♦Get Your Phone Ready (page 3)
♦Use Your Phone (page 6)
♦U.S. Cellular Customer Support (page 13)
♦Notes (page 14)
This section introduces you to the basics of getting started with your
KYOCERA DuraXA. Visit http://www.uscellular.com/ for the complete
User Guide and additional information.
Get Started
Your KYOCERA DuraXA
< Front Open > < Top >
< Bottom >
Main Screen
Softkeys
Navigation
Key
MENU/OK Key
CAMERA Key
SEND Key
CLEAR Key
SPEAKER Key
END/POWER Key
Keypad
Smart Sonic
Receiver (internal)
Call List Button
External Speaker
Button
Speaker

3 Get Started
Install the Battery
1. Using a coin, rotate the battery cover screw in a counter-
clockwise direction as far as it goes (1).
Note: The battery cover screw is permanently mounted on the
cover and cannot be removed.
2. Insert your thumbnail or fingernail into the slot and lift the
battery cover gently (2).
3. Insert the battery, contacts end first, and gently press the
battery into place (3).
< Sides >
< Back >< Front Closed >
Outer Screen
Flash
Secondary
Microphone
Primary
Microphone
Camera Lens Internal
Antenna
SIM Card
Slot (internal)
Battery Cover
Screw
microSD Card
Slot (internal)
Volume Button
USB/Charging
Port
Headset Jack
Get Your Phone Ready
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4. Replace the battery cover, making sure all the tabs are
secure and there are no gaps around the cover (4).
5. Using a coin, rotate the battery cover screw in clockwise
direction until the cover locks (5).
Charge the Battery
Important: Before turning on your phone, fully charge the
battery. Be sure to use the charger that came with
your phone.
1. Open the cover to the USB/charging port on the left side of
the phone.
2. Plug the smaller end of the micro-USB cable into the
phone’s 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.
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5 Get Started
Insert the microSD Card
A microSD™ card is an optional accessory that allows you to store
images, videos, music, documents, and voice data.
1. Remove the battery cover and the battery.
2. Slide the card holder in the direction of the arrow to unlock
it (1).
3. Raise the card holder with your finger (2).
4. Insert a microSD card into the holder. Make sure to check
the position of the gold terminals (3).
5. Gently press the card and the card holder (4), and then
slide the holder in the direction of the arrow to lock it (5).
6. Place the battery back into its compartment and replace
the battery cover.
Warning:Make sure you lock the battery cover properly to
maintain the phone's waterproof capability.
Turn the Phone On
Press to turn your phone on.
Turn the Phone Off
Press and hold to turn the phone off.
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Voicemail
Set Up Your Voicemail
All unanswered calls are automatically transferred 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:
1. Press and hold in standby mode.
2. Follow the voice prompts to create your password and
record your name and greeting.
It is strongly recommended that you set a voicemail password.
Without a password, anyone who has access to your phone can
access your messages.
Retrieve Your Voicemail
Press and hold in standby mode.
From any other phone:
1. Dial your wireless phone number.
2. When your voicemail answers, press the asterisk key (*).
3. Enter your password.
Phone Calls
Make a Phone Call
1. Enter a number from standby mode.
2. Press to delete one or more digits.
3. Press , , or the external speaker button.
4. Press when you are finished.
Answer an IncomingCall
Press to answer an incoming call.
When the phone is closed, open the phone to answer an
incoming call.
Use Your Phone

7 Get Started
In-Call Options
Pressing OPTIONS(right softkey) during a call displays a list of
available in-call features. To select an option, highlight the option
and press .
●Transfer Audio to switch the call to a Bluetooth device (if
applicable).
●Save to save the current call’s phone number in your
Contacts.
●Contact Detailsto display information about the caller stored
in your Contacts.
●Main Menu to display the phone’s main menu.
●3-Way Call to open a call with two other parties.
●Contactsto display your Contacts list.
●Phone Info to display information about your phone.
Further options may also be available:
Press MUTE/UNMUTE (left softkey) to mute/unmute the
microphone.
Press the volume button up or down to adjust the receiver
volume.
Press or the external speaker button to turn the
speaker on. Press again to turn it off.
Warning:Because of higher volume levels, do not place the
phone near your ear during speakerphone use.
Display Settings
Change the Wallpaper
1. Press > Settings > Display > Wallpaper.
2. Select a wallpaper option by pressing the navigation key up
or down, and select a wallpaper.

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SoundSettings
Adjust the Volume
1. Press > Settings > Volume.
2. Select IncomingRingtone, Playback Volume, Power
Up/Down, Key Beeps, or E911 Alert.
▪If you select Power Up/Down or E911 Alert, select On
or Off.
▪If you select Key Beeps, select Tone Volume or Tone
Type.
3. Select a volume level and press .
Tip: You can adjust the ringtone volume in standby mode or
during an incoming call and the volume during playback by
using the volume button.
Mute All Sounds
Press and hold the volume button down in standby mode to
activate Silence All. (The screen will display “Silence All.”)
Press the volume button up repeatedly to deactivate Silence
All and select a volume level.
Select Ringtonesfor IncomingCalls/Messages
1. Press > Settings > Ringtones> IncomingCallsor
Messages.
2. Select Contacts, UnsavedNumbers, or Private /
Unknown.
▪If you select Contacts, select All Contacts, or select
One Contact, and then select an entry.
3. Select a ringtone option by pressing the navigation key up
or down, and then select a ringtone.
Select Ringtonesfor Voicemail, Calendar, andPower Up/
Down
1. Press > Settings > Ringtones.
2. Select Voicemail, Calendar, or Power Up/Down.
3. Select a ringtone option by pressing the navigation key up
or down, and then select a ringtone.

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Select Vibrate Type for IncomingCallsandMessages
1. Press > Settings > Others> Accessibility >
Vibrate Type > IncomingCallsor Messages.
2. Select Contacts, UnsavedNumbers, or Private /
Unknown.
▪If you select Contacts, select All Contacts, or select
One Contact, and then select an entry.
3. Select a vibrate type option by pressing the navigation key
up or down, and then select a vibrate type.
Select Vibrate Type for Voicemail andAlarm/Calendar
1. Press > Settings > Others> Accessibility >
Vibrate Type.
2. Select Voicemail or Alarm/Calendar.
3. Select a vibrate type option by pressing the navigation key
up or down, and then select a vibrate type.
Contacts
View Contacts
1. Press CONTACTS(right softkey) from the standby screen.
2. Use the navigation key to scroll through the list to view your
contacts.
Add a New Contact
1. In standby mode, press CONTACTS(right softkey) > Add
New... > New Contact.
2. Enter a name for the new entry and press the navigation
key down.
3. Enter the phone number and press .
4. Highlight a number type for the entry (Mobile, Home,
Work, Pager, Fax, or Other) and press .
5. Press DONE (left softkey).