Kyocera Hydro Life User manual

User Guide

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Table of Contents
Phone Basics ........................................................................................................................ 1
Phone Overview............................................................................................................ 1
Key Functions ......................................................................................................... 1
Smart Sonic Receiver ............................................................................................. 3
Get the Phone Ready.................................................................................................... 3
Insert the Battery................................................................................................... 3
Charge the Battery................................................................................................. 4
Insert the SIM Card ................................................................................................ 5
Insert a microSD Card ............................................................................................ 6
Turn the Phone On and Off .......................................................................................... 7
Turn the Phone On................................................................................................. 7
Turn the Phone Off ................................................................................................ 7
Restart the Phone .................................................................................................. 7
Turn the Screen On and Off.......................................................................................... 7
Turn the Screen On and Start It............................................................................. 7
Turn the Screen Off When Not in Use ................................................................... 7
Setup Wizard................................................................................................................. 7
Customer Support......................................................................................................... 8
Touchscreen Navigation ............................................................................................... 8
Home Screen............................................................................................................... 12
Home Screen Overview ....................................................................................... 12
Extended Home Screens ...................................................................................... 13
Customize the Home Screens .............................................................................. 13
Launcher Screens .................................................................................................16
Quick Settings Panel ............................................................................................ 17
Status Bar.................................................................................................................... 18
Text Entry........................................................................................................................... 20
Touchscreen Keyboard ............................................................................................... 20
Google Keyboard.................................................................................................. 20
Gesture Typing..................................................................................................... 22
Google Voice Typing ............................................................................................ 23
Tips for Editing Text .................................................................................................... 23
Phone Calls......................................................................................................................... 25
Make Phone Calls........................................................................................................ 25
Call Using the Phone Dialpad............................................................................... 25
Call from Call Log ................................................................................................. 25

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Call from Contacts................................................................................................ 25
Call a Number in a Text Message.........................................................................26
Call an Emergency Number ................................................................................. 26
Call a Number with Pauses .................................................................................. 27
Call Using a Speed Dial Number .......................................................................... 27
Call Using the Plus (+) Code Dialing ..................................................................... 28
Call Using Wi-Fi Calling......................................................................................... 28
Call Using Internet Calling.................................................................................... 29
Receive Phone Calls ....................................................................................................30
Answer an Incoming Call...................................................................................... 30
Mute the Ringtone............................................................................................... 30
Send an Incoming Call to Voicemail..................................................................... 30
Reject a Call and Send a Text Message................................................................ 30
Voicemail .................................................................................................................... 30
Set Up Voicemail .................................................................................................. 30
Voicemail Notification ......................................................................................... 31
Retrieve Your Voicemail Messages...................................................................... 31
Voicemail Settings................................................................................................ 32
Phone Call Options ..................................................................................................... 32
In-Call Options......................................................................................................32
Call Waiting .......................................................................................................... 33
Conference Calling ............................................................................................... 33
Fixed Dialing Numbers (FDN)............................................................................... 34
Call Forwarding ....................................................................................................34
Additional Settings............................................................................................... 35
TTY Mode ............................................................................................................. 35
Auto Answer ........................................................................................................ 36
Call Timer and Call Duration ................................................................................ 36
Call Log........................................................................................................................ 37
View Call Log ........................................................................................................ 37
Call Log Options ................................................................................................... 37
Contacts ............................................................................................................................. 39
Display Contacts ......................................................................................................... 39
Add a Contact ............................................................................................................. 41
Save a Phone Number ................................................................................................ 42
Edit a Contact.............................................................................................................. 42
Add or Edit Information for a Contact................................................................. 42
Assign a Picture to a Contact ............................................................................... 42

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Copy a Contact ..................................................................................................... 43
Assign a Ringtone to a Contact ............................................................................ 43
Assign a Vibration to a Contact............................................................................ 43
Add a Contact to Favorites .................................................................................. 43
Send a Contact’s Call to Voicemail ...................................................................... 44
Add a Contact Widget to the Home Screen ........................................................ 44
Delete Single or Multiple Contacts ......................................................................44
Add a Group Contact .................................................................................................. 44
Edit a Group Contact ..................................................................................................45
Add or Remove a Group Contact Entry, or Rename a Group.............................. 45
Delete a Group Contact ....................................................................................... 45
ICE (In Case of Emergency) ......................................................................................... 45
ICE Contacts ......................................................................................................... 45
Personal Information ........................................................................................... 46
Synchronize Contacts.................................................................................................. 46
Share a Contact...........................................................................................................46
Accounts and Messaging ................................................................................................... 48
Gmail........................................................................................................................... 48
Create a Google Account ..................................................................................... 48
Sign In to Your Google Account ........................................................................... 49
Access Gmail ........................................................................................................ 49
Send a Gmail Message ......................................................................................... 50
Read and Reply to Gmail Messages..................................................................... 50
Email ........................................................................................................................... 51
Add an Email Account (POP3 or IMAP)................................................................ 51
Add a Corporate Account .................................................................................... 52
Compose and Send Email .................................................................................... 53
View and Reply to Email ...................................................................................... 53
Manage Your Email Inbox .................................................................................... 53
General Email Settings ......................................................................................... 54
Email Account Settings ........................................................................................ 55
Delete an Email Account...................................................................................... 56
Text Messaging and MMS .......................................................................................... 56
Compose Text Messages...................................................................................... 56
Send a Multimedia Message (MMS).................................................................... 57
Save and Resume a Draft Message......................................................................59
New Messages Notification ................................................................................. 59
Manage Message Conversations ......................................................................... 59

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Text and MMS Settings ........................................................................................ 62
Social Networking Accounts ....................................................................................... 63
Facebook .............................................................................................................. 63
Google+ ................................................................................................................ 64
YouTube ...............................................................................................................64
Apps and Entertainment ...................................................................................................66
myMetro ..................................................................................................................... 66
AppStore ..................................................................................................................... 66
Google Play Store App ................................................................................................ 67
Find and Install an App ........................................................................................ 67
Create a Google Wallet Account.......................................................................... 68
Request a Refund for a Paid App .........................................................................68
Open an Installed App ......................................................................................... 69
Uninstall an App................................................................................................... 69
Get Help with Google Play ................................................................................... 70
Navigation................................................................................................................... 70
Google Maps ........................................................................................................ 70
Music........................................................................................................................... 72
Music Player......................................................................................................... 72
Google Play Music................................................................................................ 74
Web and Data .................................................................................................................... 76
Wi-Fi............................................................................................................................ 76
Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network ............................................ 76
Check the Wireless Network Status ....................................................................77
Connect to a Different Wi-Fi Network.................................................................77
Data Services............................................................................................................... 77
Preferred Network Mode .................................................................................... 77
Start a Data Connection....................................................................................... 78
Data Connection Status and Indicators ............................................................... 78
Virtual Private Networks (VPN) .................................................................................. 79
Prepare Your Phone for VPN Connection............................................................ 79
Install Security Certificates .................................................................................. 79
Add a VPN Connection......................................................................................... 79
Connect to or Disconnect from a VPN.................................................................80
Web Browser .............................................................................................................. 80
Launch Web Browsers ......................................................................................... 80
Learn to Navigate Web Browser.......................................................................... 81
Go to a Specific Website ...................................................................................... 81

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Select Text on a Web Page .................................................................................. 82
MetroWEB Menu .................................................................................................82
Adjust MetroWEB Settings .................................................................................. 83
Read Web Page Offline ........................................................................................ 86
Manage Bookmarks ............................................................................................. 86
Chrome Menu ...................................................................................................... 87
Adjust Chrome Settings ....................................................................................... 88
Manage Bookmarks ............................................................................................. 89
USB Tethering and Mobile Hotspot............................................................................90
USB Tethering ...................................................................................................... 90
Mobile Hotspot .................................................................................................... 91
Camera and Video .............................................................................................................93
Take Pictures............................................................................................................... 93
Open the Camera.................................................................................................93
Close the Camera ................................................................................................. 93
Camera Viewfinder Screen .................................................................................. 93
Take a Picture....................................................................................................... 94
Review Screen......................................................................................................95
Record Videos ............................................................................................................. 96
Camera and Video Camera Settings ........................................................................... 96
Use Panorama Mode ........................................................................................... 98
View Pictures and Videos Using Gallery ..................................................................... 99
Open Gallery ........................................................................................................99
View Pictures and Videos..................................................................................... 99
Zoom In or Out on a Picture .............................................................................. 100
Watch a Video....................................................................................................100
Work with Pictures ...................................................................................................100
Edit a Picture ...................................................................................................... 101
Rotate and Save a Picture.................................................................................. 102
Crop a Picture..................................................................................................... 102
Share Pictures and Videos ........................................................................................ 103
Send Pictures or Videos by Email/Gmail ........................................................... 103
Send Picture or Videos by Multimedia Message...............................................103
Send Pictures or Videos Using Bluetooth ..........................................................104
Share Pictures or Videos on Google+ ................................................................ 104
Share Pictures on Picasa ....................................................................................104
Share Videos on YouTube ..................................................................................105
Tools and Calendar ..........................................................................................................106

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Calendar....................................................................................................................106
Add an Event to the Calendar............................................................................106
Invite Guests to Your Calendar Event................................................................107
Calendar Event Alerts ........................................................................................ 107
View Calendar Events ........................................................................................108
Erase Calendar Events........................................................................................109
Edit Calendar Events ..........................................................................................109
Show or Hide Calendars..................................................................................... 110
Synchronize Calendars with Your Phone ...........................................................110
Clock..........................................................................................................................110
Desk Clock .......................................................................................................... 110
Alarm..................................................................................................................111
Stopwatch .......................................................................................................... 112
Timer ..................................................................................................................113
World Clock........................................................................................................113
Calculator..................................................................................................................114
Sound Recorder ........................................................................................................114
MagniFont................................................................................................................. 115
Voice Services ........................................................................................................... 115
Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) ................................................................ 115
Text-to-Speech Settings .....................................................................................116
Voice Search ............................................................................................................. 117
Eco Mode ..................................................................................................................118
Bluetooth .................................................................................................................. 118
Turn Bluetooth On or Off...................................................................................118
The Bluetooth Settings Menu ............................................................................119
Change the Phone Name ...................................................................................119
Connect a Bluetooth Headset or Car Kit............................................................119
Reconnect a Headset or Car Kit .........................................................................120
Disconnect or Unpair from a Bluetooth Device.................................................120
Send and Receive Information Using Bluetooth ...............................................121
microSD Card ............................................................................................................ 122
Insert a microSD Card ........................................................................................123
Remove a microSD Card .................................................................................... 124
View the microSD Card Memory .......................................................................124
Unmount the microSD Card............................................................................... 125
Format the microSD Card .................................................................................. 125
Use the Phone’s microSD Card as a USB Drive ..................................................125

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Use the Phone’s microSD Card as a Media Device or Camera ..........................126
File Manager ............................................................................................................. 126
Settings ............................................................................................................................ 128
Access to Phone’s Settings Menu............................................................................. 128
Wireless & Networks Settings ..................................................................................128
Wi-Fi Settings ..................................................................................................... 128
Access the Wi-Fi Settings Menu ........................................................................ 128
Bluetooth Settings .............................................................................................129
MaxiMZR Settings .............................................................................................. 129
Data Usage Settings ........................................................................................... 129
Airplane Mode Settings .....................................................................................131
VPN Settings....................................................................................................... 131
Tethering & Mobile Hotspot Settings................................................................131
Mobile Networks Settings.................................................................................. 131
Roaming Settings ............................................................................................... 133
Phone Settings .......................................................................................................... 133
Sound Settings ...................................................................................................133
Display Settings .................................................................................................. 136
Storage Settings ................................................................................................. 138
Battery Settings..................................................................................................139
Connectivity Settings ......................................................................................... 139
Apps Settings......................................................................................................140
Personal Settings ......................................................................................................140
Location Access Settings ....................................................................................140
Lock Screen Settings ..........................................................................................141
Lock Screen Widgets ..........................................................................................144
Security Settings.................................................................................................145
Language & Input Settings.................................................................................146
Backup & Reset Settings .................................................................................... 150
Accounts Settings .....................................................................................................151
System Settings......................................................................................................... 152
Date & Time Settings .........................................................................................152
Accessibility Settings..........................................................................................152
About Phone ......................................................................................................154
Notes................................................................................................................................156
Important Safety Information ......................................................................................... 157
General Precautions .................................................................................................157
Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone.................................................157

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Do Not Rely on Your Phone for Emergency Calls ..............................................157
Using Your Phone While Driving........................................................................157
Following Safety Guidelines............................................................................... 158
Medical Devices .................................................................................................158
Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices ............................................. 158
Turning Off Your Phone Before Flying ...............................................................158
Turning Off Your Phone in Dangerous Areas..................................................... 159
Restricting Children’s Access to Your Phone .....................................................159
Waterproof Capability ..............................................................................................159
Charging ............................................................................................................. 160
Using Your Phone With a Hearing Aid Device .......................................................... 161
Getting the Best Hearing Device Experience With Your Phone ........................ 162
Caring for the Battery ............................................................................................... 162
Protecting Your Battery .....................................................................................162
Charging ............................................................................................................. 163
Storing ................................................................................................................163
Common Causes of Battery Drain......................................................................163
Disposal of Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) Batteries .......................................................... 163
Radio Frequency (RF) Energy.................................................................................... 164
Understanding How Your Phone Operates ....................................................... 164
Knowing Radio Frequency Safety ......................................................................164
Body-Worn Operation ....................................................................................... 164
Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) for Wireless Phones .......................................165
FCC Radio Frequency Emission ..........................................................................165
FCC Notice..........................................................................................................165
Owner’s Record ........................................................................................................ 166
Copyright Information ..................................................................................................... 167
Index ................................................................................................................................168

Phone Basics 1
Phone Basics
Phone Overview
Key Functions
CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the phone.
●LED Indicator displays a phone notification, charging status, or alert.
●Proximity Sensor/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.

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●Smart Sonic Receiver (Internal) lets you hear the caller and automated prompts.
See Smart Sonic Receiver.
●Self Camera Lens takes pictures and records videos while facing the screen, and
allows you to video conference.
●Touchscreen displays all the information needed to operate your phone. Use
finger gestures to navigate and interact with items on the screen.
●Back Key lets you return to the previous screen, or close a dialog box, options
menu, the Notifications panel, or onscreen keyboard.
●Home Key returns you to the main home screen.
●Recent Apps Key displays the recently used applications window.
●Headset Jack allows you to plug in an optional headset for convenient, hands-
free conversations.
●Secondary Microphone suppresses background noise improving audio quality for
the other party during voice calls except in speakerphone mode.
●Power Button lets you turn the phone on or off or turn the screen on or off, or
switch your phone to silent mode, vibration mode, or airplane mode.
●Charger/Accessory Jack allows you to connect the micro-USB cable (included) to
charge the battery or to transfer files to and from a computer.
●Primary Microphone transmits your voice and ambient sound during voice calls,
voice recordings and videos.
Note: Do not cover the microphones during a call as it may compromise the hearing
quality.
●Speaker lets you hear the different ringtones and sounds. The speaker also lets
you hear the caller’s voice in speakerphone mode.
●Internal Antennas facilitate reception and transmission. To maximize
performance, do not obstruct while using the phone.
●Back Camera Lens lets you take pictures and videos.
●Camera Flash helps illuminate subjects in low-light environments when taking a
picture or recording a video.
●microSD Card Slot (Internal) allows you to insert an optional microSD card to
support external memory.
●SIM Card Slot (Internal) allows you to insert a SIM card.
●Volume Button allows you to adjust the ringtone or media volume when you are
not on a call, or adjust the voice volume during a call.

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Smart Sonic Receiver
Smart Sonic receiver transmits sound through vibrations on your phone’s display screen.
Place your ear around the internal receiver and adjust the position of the phone to find
the best hearing point depending on the surrounding environment.
Get the Phone Ready
Insert the Battery
1. Insert your thumbnail or fingernail into the slit and lift the battery cover.
2. Insert the battery, contacts end first, and gently press into place.

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3. Replace the battery compartment cover and press down firmly on all sides of the
back cover as shown by the arrows in the figure to make sure all the tabs are
seated and there are no gaps around the cover.
Charge the Battery
Plug the smaller end of the micro-USB cable into the phone’s charger/accessory 1.
jack.
Plug the other end of the USB cable into the charger, and then plug the charger2.
into an electrical outlet.
Note: Your phone’s battery should have enough charge for the phone to turn on and
find a signal, set up voicemail, and make a call. You should fully charge the
battery as soon as possible.

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Insert the SIM Card
Insert your thumbnail or fingernail into the slit and lift the battery cover.1.
Grasp the white pull-tab extending from the battery pack and pull the battery out2.
of its compartment.
Use your fingernail to carefully pull out the SIM card tray.3.
Place the SIM card into the tray, with the gold contacts facing down and the cut4.
off corner on the top left. Insert the SIM tray back into the SIM card slot and push
until it clicks into place.
Note: Make sure not to insert the SIM tray in the opposite direction.
Insert the battery, contacts end first, and gently press into place.5.
Replace the cover, applying equal pressure from the top down on both sides and6.
making sure all the locking tabs of the cover are seated with no gaps.

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Insert a microSD Card
Insert a compatible microSD card into your phone. For more details on microSD card,
see microSD Card.
1. Insert your thumbnail or fingernail into the slit and lift the battery cover.
2. Grasp the white pull-tab extending from the battery pack and pull the battery out
of its compartment.
3. You will find the microSD card slot right above the SIM card slot. Insert a microSD
card into the microSD card holder with the gold terminals facing down. Gently
push the card in until it snaps into place.
4. Insert the battery, contacts end first, and gently press into place.
5. Replace the cover, applying equal pressure from the top down on both sides and
making sure all the locking tabs of the cover are seated with no gaps.

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Turn the Phone On and Off
Turn the Phone On
►Press and hold the Power Button.
Turn the Phone Off
1. Press and hold the Power Button to open the phone options menu.
2. Touch Power off > OK.
Restart the Phone
Press and hold the Power Button to open the phone options menu.1.
Touch Restart > OK.2.
Turn the Screen On and Off
Turn the Screen On and Start It
Press the Power Button.
1.
Touch and hold on the screen and swipe toward .2.
To disable the screen lock or select a different type of lock feature, see Lock Screen
Settings.
Turn the Screen Off When Not in Use
►Press the Power Button.
To save battery power, the phone automatically turns off the screen after a certain
period of time when you leave it idle. You will still be able to receive messages and calls
while the phone’s screen is off. For information on how to adjust the time before the
screen turns off, see Sleep.
Setup Wizard
Your Hydro LIFE has the Setup Wizard to set up your phone quickly and easily. On the
Welcome screen which is displayed when you turn on your phone for the first time,
touch Get Started to start the Setup Wizard.
The Setup Wizard consists of the following sections:
●Selecting Language
●Setting up Wi-Fi

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●Google Account Setup
●Signing in to Email
●Signing in to Social Network
Follow the onscreen instructions to quickly set up your phone.
Customer Support
Customer support is available from the following resources:
●Visit metropcs.com and click Support link at the bottom left side of the screen.
●Contact Customer Service 1-888-8metro8 (1-888-863-8768) or your local
MetroPCS retail location.
Touchscreen Navigation
Warning: Do not touch with a pen or stylus. It may damage the touchscreen.
Touch
Touch the screen with your finger to select or launch a menu, option, or application. A
light touch works best.

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Touch and Hold
To open the available options for an item (for example, a keyboard), touch and hold the
item.
Drag
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
To swipe or slide means to quickly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the
screen.
Flick
Flicking the screen is similar to swiping, except that you need to swipe your finger in
light, quick strokes.

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Pinch and Spread
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.
Note: The Auto-rotate screen check box needs to be selected for the screen orientation
to automatically change. Touch Home > > Settings > Display > Auto-rotate
screen.