Kyocera DURAXE User manual

User Guide

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Table of Contents
Phone Basics.................................................................................................................8
Phone Overview .........................................................................................................8
Key Functions .........................................................................................................9
Get the Phone Ready................................................................................................ 11
Battery and Charger .............................................................................................. 11
Battery Capacity.................................................................................................... 11
Install the Battery ................................................................................................. 12
Charge the Battery ................................................................................................ 13
Remove the Battery............................................................................................... 14
Insert the SIM Card............................................................................................... 14
Insert the microSD Card ........................................................................................ 15
Turn Your Phone On and Off ..................................................................................... 16
Setup Wizard ........................................................................................................... 16
Set Up Voicemail ...................................................................................................... 16
Navigate Through the Menus .................................................................................... 17
Display Your Phone Number...................................................................................... 18
Your Home Screen ................................................................................................... 18
Home Screen Overview.......................................................................................... 18
Status bar................................................................................................................ 19
Text Entry................................................................................................................... 23
Key Function............................................................................................................ 23
Select a Text Input Mode .......................................................................................... 23
Abc Mode ................................................................................................................ 24
XT9Word ................................................................................................................. 24
Set Text Entry Options.............................................................................................. 25
Copy and Paste Text................................................................................................. 26
Phone Calls ................................................................................................................. 27
Make Phone Calls ..................................................................................................... 27
Call Using the Phone Keypad.................................................................................. 27

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Call from Recent Calls............................................................................................ 27
Call from Recent Calls with the phone closed........................................................... 27
Call from Contacts................................................................................................. 27
Call Emergency Numbers ....................................................................................... 28
Call a Phone Number with Pauses........................................................................... 29
Call Using a Speed Dial Number ............................................................................. 29
Call Using the Plus (+) Code .................................................................................. 29
Call a Phone Number in a Message......................................................................... 30
Receive Phone Calls.................................................................................................. 30
End Phone Calls ....................................................................................................... 31
Voicemail................................................................................................................. 31
Set Up Voicemail................................................................................................... 31
Voicemail Notification ............................................................................................ 32
Retrieve Your Voicemail Messages.......................................................................... 32
Phone Call Options ................................................................................................... 33
In-call Options ...................................................................................................... 33
Call Waiting .......................................................................................................... 33
Conference Calling ................................................................................................ 34
Phone Call Settings................................................................................................... 35
Call Answer Mode.................................................................................................. 35
Quick Responses ................................................................................................... 36
Set Up Speed Dialing............................................................................................. 36
Caller ID............................................................................................................... 37
Call Forwarding..................................................................................................... 37
Call Barring........................................................................................................... 37
Activate Call Waiting.............................................................................................. 38
Fixed Dialing Numbers (FDN) ................................................................................. 38
Voicemail settings ................................................................................................. 40
Call Timer............................................................................................................. 40
Recent Calls............................................................................................................. 41
View Recent Calls.................................................................................................. 41

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Recent Calls Options.............................................................................................. 41
Delete Recent Calls ............................................................................................... 42
Roaming.................................................................................................................. 42
Roaming Icon ....................................................................................................... 42
Push-to-talk (PTT).................................................................................................... 42
Set Up PTT ........................................................................................................... 42
Contacts ..................................................................................................................... 44
Display Contacts....................................................................................................... 44
Contacts List......................................................................................................... 44
Display Options..................................................................................................... 44
Contacts Details .................................................................................................... 45
Add a Contact .......................................................................................................... 45
Save a Phone Number .............................................................................................. 46
Edit a Contact .......................................................................................................... 46
Add or Change Information for a Contact................................................................ 46
Assign a Picture to a Contact.................................................................................. 47
Assign a Ringtone to a Contact............................................................................... 47
Assign a Vibration Type to a Contact ...................................................................... 47
Add a Contact to Favorites..................................................................................... 48
Delete Single or Multiple Contacts .......................................................................... 48
Add a Group and Group Contacts .............................................................................. 48
Edit a Group Contact ................................................................................................ 49
Add or Remove a Group Contact Entry, or Rename a Group ..................................... 49
Delete a Group Contact ......................................................................................... 49
Find Contacts Entries................................................................................................ 49
Find an Entry from Contacts................................................................................... 49
Find an Entry Using the Phone Keypad ................................................................... 50
ICE (In Case of Emergency) Contacts ........................................................................ 50
Share a Contact ....................................................................................................... 51
Accounts and Messaging .............................................................................................. 52
Email....................................................................................................................... 52

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Add an Email Account............................................................................................ 52
Add a Corporate Account ....................................................................................... 52
Send an Email Message ......................................................................................... 54
View and Reply to Email ........................................................................................ 55
Manage Your Email Messages ................................................................................ 55
Email Settings .......................................................................................................... 56
Text and Multimedia Messaging................................................................................. 59
Compose Messages ............................................................................................... 59
New Messages Notification..................................................................................... 60
Read a Message.................................................................................................... 60
Reply to a Message ............................................................................................... 60
Delete a Message Thread....................................................................................... 61
Delete All Message Threads ................................................................................... 61
Delete a Message.................................................................................................. 61
Text and Multimedia Messaging Settings .................................................................... 61
Emergency Alerts ..................................................................................................... 62
View an Emergency Alert ....................................................................................... 62
Emergency Alert Settings....................................................................................... 63
Web and Data ............................................................................................................. 64
Wi-Fi ....................................................................................................................... 64
Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network................................................... 64
Check the Wireless Network Status......................................................................... 64
Connect to a Different Wi-Fi Network...................................................................... 65
Wi-Fi Options Menu ............................................................................................... 65
Data Services........................................................................................................... 66
Data Connection Status and Indicators ................................................................... 66
Virtual Private Networks (VPN) .................................................................................. 66
Prepare Your Phone for VPN Connection ................................................................. 66
Connect to or Disconnect from a VPN ..................................................................... 67
Web Browser ........................................................................................................... 68
Launch the Web Browser ....................................................................................... 68

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Learn to Navigate the Web .................................................................................... 68
Browser Menu....................................................................................................... 70
Tethering and Mobile Hotspot ................................................................................... 73
Tethering.............................................................................................................. 73
Mobile Hotspot...................................................................................................... 73
Camera and Video ....................................................................................................... 76
Take a Picture or Record a Video............................................................................... 76
Activate Camera or Video Mode.............................................................................. 76
Deactivate the Camera or Video Mode .................................................................... 76
Take a Picture....................................................................................................... 76
Record a Video...................................................................................................... 77
Review Picture or Video ......................................................................................... 77
Camera and Video Settings ....................................................................................... 78
Configure Camera Settings..................................................................................... 78
Configure Video Settings........................................................................................ 79
View Pictures and Videos in Photos & Videos.............................................................. 81
View Pictures and Videos ....................................................................................... 81
Photos & Videos Options........................................................................................ 81
Assign Pictures...................................................................................................... 82
Send Pictures and Videos....................................................................................... 83
Tools and Calendar...................................................................................................... 85
Calendar.................................................................................................................. 85
Add an Event to the Calendar................................................................................. 85
Add a Task ........................................................................................................... 86
Invite Guests to Your Calendar Event...................................................................... 87
Calendar Event Alerts ............................................................................................ 87
View Calendar Events ............................................................................................ 88
Edit Calendar Events ............................................................................................. 89
Calendar Options................................................................................................... 90
Alarm ...................................................................................................................... 90
Countdown Timer..................................................................................................... 90

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Stopwatch ............................................................................................................... 91
World Clock ............................................................................................................. 91
Calculators............................................................................................................... 92
Calculator ............................................................................................................. 92
Tip Calculator........................................................................................................ 92
Unit Converter ...................................................................................................... 93
Voice Services.......................................................................................................... 93
Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR)...................................................................... 93
Manage Voice Memos ............................................................................................ 98
Bluetooth................................................................................................................. 99
Turn Bluetooth On and Off..................................................................................... 99
Bluetooth Settings Menu...................................................................................... 100
Pair Bluetooth Devices......................................................................................... 100
Disconnect a Bluetooth Device ............................................................................. 100
microSD Card......................................................................................................... 101
Insert the microSD Card ...................................................................................... 101
Remove the microSD Card ................................................................................... 102
View the microSD Card Memory ........................................................................... 102
Format the microSD Card..................................................................................... 103
Use the Phone’s microSD Card as a Media Device .................................................. 103
Music Player........................................................................................................... 103
Access the Music Player App ................................................................................ 103
Play Music .......................................................................................................... 104
Use Playlists........................................................................................................ 105
File Manager .......................................................................................................... 106
Open Files in File Manager ................................................................................... 106
File Manager Options........................................................................................... 106
Notepad ................................................................................................................ 107
Flashlight............................................................................................................... 108
SIM Toolkit ............................................................................................................ 108
My Apps ................................................................................................................ 109

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Launch an Installed App ...................................................................................... 109
My Apps Options ................................................................................................. 109
Settings .................................................................................................................... 110
Wireless & Networks Settings .................................................................................. 110
Wi-Fi .................................................................................................................. 110
Bluetooth............................................................................................................ 110
Airplane Mode..................................................................................................... 110
Tethering and Mobile Hotspot Settings.................................................................. 111
VPN Settings....................................................................................................... 111
Cellular Network Settings..................................................................................... 111
Device Settings ...................................................................................................... 112
Display Settings .................................................................................................. 112
Sound & Notification Settings ............................................................................... 114
Programmable Key Settings ................................................................................. 116
Navigation Key Shortcuts ..................................................................................... 116
Keyguard............................................................................................................ 117
Storage Settings.................................................................................................. 117
Connectivity Settings ........................................................................................... 117
Personal Settings.................................................................................................... 118
Location Settings................................................................................................. 118
Security Settings ................................................................................................. 118
Accounts Settings................................................................................................ 119
Language & Input Settings .................................................................................. 120
Reset Your Phone and Phone Content................................................................... 120
System Settings ..................................................................................................... 121
Date & Time Settings .......................................................................................... 121
Accessibility Settings ........................................................................................... 121
About Phone....................................................................................................... 125
Notes........................................................................................................................ 126
Copyrights ................................................................................................................ 127
Index........................................................................................................................ 128

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Phone Basics
Phone Overview

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Key Functions
●Earpiece lets you hear the caller and automated prompts.
●Main screen displays all the information needed to operate your phone, such as
the call status, the Contacts list, the date and time, and the signal and battery
strength.
●Left/Right softkeys let you select softkey actions or menu items corresponding to
the bottom left or right lines on the main screen.
●Volume button allows you to adjust the ring volume from the Home screen or the
voice volume during a call.
●OK/Center softkey ( ) lets you select the highlighted choice when navigating
through a menu, or softkey actions or menu items corresponding to the bottom
center lines on the main screen.
●Recent apps key ( ) lets you open a list of functions you have worked with
recently. To open one, press .
●Talk key ( ) allows you to place or receive calls, answer Call Waiting, use
Conference Calling, display recent call history, or activate Automatic Speech
Recognition (ASR).
●Speaker key ( ) lets you place or receive calls in speakerphone mode or turn
the speakerphone on and off during a call, or activate Automatic Speech Recognition
(ASR) in speakerphone mode.
●Primary microphone transmits your voice and ambient sound during voice calls,
voice recordings and videos.
Note: Do not cover the microphones during a call. Do not apply any sheet or sticker to
the display area as it may compromise the hearing quality.
●Navigation key lets you scroll through the phone’s menu options.
●Back/delate key ( ) deletes characters from the display in text input mode.
When in a menu, pressing it returns you to the previous menu. This key also allows
you to return to the previous screen in a data session.

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●End/Home/Power key ( ) lets you turn the phone on or off, end a call, or
cancel your input and return to the Home screen.
●Keypad lets you enter numbers, letters, and characters, and perform functions.
●External End key lets you ignore an incoming call, end the ongoing call, or hide
the recent calls list.
●External speaker key lets you display the recent call history, place or receive calls
in speakerphone mode, turn the speakerphone on and off during a call, activate
Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) in speakerphone mode , or unlock the
keyguard.
●Camera lens, as part of the built-in camera, lets you take pictures and videos.
●Secondary microphone suppresses background noise improving audio quality for
the other party during voice calls except in speakerphone mode.
●Flash allows you to take pictures or record videos in low light situations. It can also
work as a flashlight. See Flashlight.
●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 Settings.
●Outer screen displays information such as the call status, the date and time, and
the signal and battery strength.
●Speaker lets you hear different ringtones and sounds. The speaker also lets you
hear the caller’s voice in speakerphone mode.
●Headset jack allows you to plug in an optional headset for convenient, hands-free
conversations.
●USB/Charging port allows you to connect the phone and the USB cable for use
with the charger adapter or other compatible accessories.
CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the phone.
●Battery door screw opens the battery door to replace the battery.
●Charging contacts allow you to connect to a multi-bay battery charger that can
charge multiple phones simultaneously.

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●Internal antenna facilitates reception and transmission. To maximize performance,
do not obstruct while using the phone.
●SIM card slot (internal) allows you to insert a SIM card. The SIM compartment is
behind the battery. See Insert the SIM Card.
●microSD card slot (internal) allows you to insert an optional microSD™card to
support external memory. The microSD compartment is behind the battery. See
Insert the microSD Card.
Get the Phone Ready
You must first install and charge the battery to begin setting up your phone.
Battery and Charger
Warning: Use only Kyocera-approved batteries and chargers with your phone. The
failure to use a Kyocera-approved battery and charger may cause damage to
your device and void the warranty.
Battery Capacity
Your phone is equipped with a Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) battery. It allows you to recharge your
battery before it is fully drained.
For a quick check of your battery level, glance at the battery percentage displayed in the
center of your phone’s Home screen or the battery charge icon located in the upper right
corner of the screen. When there are approximately ten minutes of talk time left, the
battery icon turns to and the phone sounds a warning tone. When there are
approximately five minutes of talk time left, the battery icon turns to .
Note: Long backlight settings, searching for service, vibrate mode, browser use, and other
variables may reduce the battery’s talk and standby times.
Tip: Watch your phone’s battery level and charge the battery before it runs out of power.

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Install the Battery
1. Using a coin, rotate the battery door screw on the back of the phone counter-
clockwise several times to loosen (you should hear a 'click' sound when the screw is
loose).
Note: The battery door screw is permanently mounted on the door and cannot be
removed.
2. Insert your fingernail into the slot at the bottom of the battery door and lift the
battery door.
3. Insert the battery into the battery compartment, making sure the connectors align.
Gently press down to secure the battery.

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4. Replace the battery door, making sure all the tabs are secure and there are no gaps
around the door.
Warning: Press all around the edges of the battery door ensuring it is properly sealed
to maintain the phone's waterproof capability.
5. Using a coin, rotate the battery door screw clockwise until it is tight.
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 USB/charging port cover on the right 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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Remove the Battery
1. Make sure the power is off so that you don’t lose any stored numbers or messages.
2. Insert a coin into the slot on the battery door screw and turn it counter-clockwise to
open the battery door.
3. Remove the battery and replace the door. See Install the Battery.
Warning: Do not handle a damaged or leaking Li-Ion battery as you can be burned.
Insert the SIM Card
Note: Use only a nano SIM card in this phone.
1. Remove the battery door and the battery.
2. Slide the flap of the SIM card holder in the direction of the arrow to unlock it ( ).
3. Lift the flap with your finger ( ).
4. Insert the nano SIM card into the flap, making sure the gold contacts are facing
toward you, the cut-off corner is at the top right and the card is inserted behind the
SIM guide tabs ( ).
Note: Make sure you insert your nano SIM card in the correct orientation.
Note: Putting undue pressure on the flap of the SIM card holder may cause damage.
Please be careful when handling it.
5. Lower the flap of the SIM card holder ( ) and slide the flap in the direction of the
arrow to lock it ( ).

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6. Place the battery back into its compartment and replace the battery door.
Warning: Press all around the edges of the battery door ensuring it is properly sealed
to maintain the phone's waterproof capability.
Insert the microSD Card
A microSD card is an optional accessory that allows you to store images, videos, music,
documents, and voice data. See microSD Card for more information.
Warning: You can easily damage the microSD card by improper operation. Please be
careful when inserting, removing, or handling the microSD card
1. Remove the battery door and the battery.
2. Slide the flap of the card holder in the direction of the arrow to unlock it ( ).
3. Lift the flap with your finger ( ).
4. Insert the microSD card into the flap, with the gold terminals facing toward you
().
Note: Putting undue pressure on the flap of the microSD card holder may cause damage.
Please be careful when handling it.
5. Lower the flap of the card holder, gently press the card and the card holder ( ),
and then slide the holder in the direction of the arrow to lock it ( ).

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6. Place the battery back into its compartment and replace the battery door.
Warning: Press all around the edges of the battery door ensuring it is properly sealed
to maintain the phone's waterproof capability.
Turn Your Phone On and Off
Turn Your Phone On
►Open the flip and press and hold until the screen lights up.
Turn Your Phone Off
►Open the flip and press and hold until you see the powering-down animation
on the main screen.
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 and helps you to set up
a Wi-Fi connection, an Email account, etc.
Follow the onscreen instructions to quickly set up your phone.
Set Up Voicemail
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. Your phone automatically
transfers all unanswered calls to your Voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off.
See Voicemail for more information.
1. From the Home screen, press and hold to dial your voicemail number.
2. 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.
Navigate Through the Menus
The navigation key on your phone lets you scroll through onscreen items. To navigate
through a menu, press the navigation key up or down.
Many menus feature a scroll bar on the right to help you keep track of your position in the
menu.
Select Menu Items
As you navigate through the menu, menu options are highlighted. Select any option by
highlighting it and pressing . If the option is numbered, you can select it by pressing the
corresponding number on the phone’s keypad.
For example, to view the Brightness level screen:
1. Press Menu (center softkey) to access the main menu.
2. Select Settings by highlighting it and pressing .
3. Select Device by highlighting it and pressing .
4. Select Display by highlighting it and pressing .
5. Select Brightness level by highlighting it and pressing .
For the purposes of this guide, the above steps condense into:
►Press Menu (center softkey) > Settings > Device > Display > Brightness level.
Move between the Tabs
The navigation key on your phone lets you move between the tabs too. To move from a tab
to another tab, press the navigation key left or right.

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Back Up Within a Menu
To go to the previous menu:
►Press .
To return to Home screen:
►Press .
Navigation Key Shortcuts
From the Home screen, press the Up, Down, Left or Right Navigation keys to launch its
corresponding application. The Up, Down, Left or Right Navigation keys can be reassigned
to create customized shortcuts. See Navigation Key Shortcuts for more information.
Display Your Phone Number
You can display your phone number and other information about your phone.
From the Home screen, press Menu (center softkey) > Settings > System >
About phone >Status > My phone number.
Your Home Screen
The Home screen is the starting point for your phone’s functions and menus.
Home Screen Overview
●Status bar: Displays the time and phone status icons.

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●Banner: Displays the carrier name or the status of SIM Card which is inserted in the
device.
●Clock display: Displays time, date, and your phone's battery charge level as a
percentage. You can turn on or off this display from the Settings menu. See Clock
Display.
●Left softkey: Displays actions or menu items that you can select by pressing the
left softkey.
●Center softkey: Displays actions or menu items that you can select by pressing the
center softkey ( key).
●Right softkey: Displays actions or menu items that you can select by pressing the
right softkey.
Status bar
The status bar appears at the top of your phone’s display screen. It provides phone and
service status information on the right side and notification alerts on the left.
Status Icons
Icon
Description
Bluetooth®enabled
Wi-Fi®active (full signal)
Roaming
Vibrate
Silent
Network (full signal)
Network (no signal)
4G LTE (data service)
H+(UMTS) (data service)
HSPA (data service)