Kyocera Hydro Instruction manual

quick start guide
Hydro WAVE
FPO

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Table of Contents
Get Started ..........................4
Phone Overview ............................. 4
Get Your Phone Ready......................... 5
Charge the Battery ........................ 5
Insert the SIM Card ........................ 5
Optional: Insert the microSD Card ............. 6
Turn the Phone On and Off .................. 7
Turn the Screen On and Off .................. 7
Select the Mode for the Home Screen .......... 8
Use Your Phone.............................. 8
Voicemail ............................... 8
Phone Calls ............................. 9
Display Settings ......................... 10
Contacts............................... 11
Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Email Setup ............................ 12
Wi-Fi ................................. 13
Wi-Fi Calling............................ 14
Mobile HotSpot .......................... 14
Bluetooth .............................. 16
Web .................................. 17
Camera & Video ......................... 17
Google Play™ on Your Phone ............... 18
T-Mobile Applications ..................... 18
Customer Support........................... 19
For Assistance .......................... 19
Special Note ............................... 20
Approved Firmware Versions ................ 20
Information About Safeguarding Phones........ 20
Additional Information ..................... 20
Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . .23
General Precautions ......................... 23

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Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone . . 24
Do Not Rely on Your Phone for Emergency Calls .. 24
Using Your Phone While Driving .............. 24
Following Safety Guidelines ................. 24
Medical Devices ......................... 24
Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices .. 25
Using Your Phone On Airplanes .............. 25
Turning Off Your Phone in Dangerous Areas ..... 25
Restricting Children’s Access to Your Phone ..... 26
Waterproof Capability ........................ 26
Charging .............................. 28
Using Your Phone With a Hearing Aid Device ...... 28
Getting the Best Hearing Device Experience
With Your Phone ......................... 30
Caring for the Battery ........................ 30
Charging .............................. 30
Storing ................................ 31
Common Causes of Battery Drain ............ 31
Disposal of Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) Battery Installed
in Your Phone ........................... 31
Radio Frequency (RF) Energy .................. 32
Understanding How Your Phone Operates ....... 32
Knowing Radio Frequency Safety ............. 32
Body-Worn Operation ..................... 32
Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) for
Wireless Phones ......................... 33
FCC Radio Frequency Emission .............. 34
FCC Notice ............................. 34
Owner’s Record ............................ 35
Manufacturer’s Warranty ..............36
End User License Agreement ...........39
Copyright Information.................44

4 Get Started
Get Started
This section introduces you to the basics of getting started with your KYOCERA Hydro WAVE.
Phone Overview
Visit t-mobile.com for the complete User Guide and additional information.
Earpiece
Touchscreen
Front Camera
Proximity Sensor/
Light Sensor
< Front >
Volume
Button
< Side >
Back Camera
SIM Card/
microSD
™ Card
Holders
(Internal)
Camera Flash
< Back >
Speaker
Charger/
USB Port
Power Button
Headset
Jack
Secondary
Microphone
Primary
Microphone
< Top >
< Bottom >
Internal
Antennas

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Get Your Phone Ready
Charge the Battery
1. Plug the smaller end of the micro-USB cable into the
phone’s charger/USB port.
2. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the charger
and then plug the charger into an electrical outlet.
Insert the SIM Card
Before you start using your phone, you will need to insert a
nano SIM card.
Warning: Use only the nano SIM card included with your
phone.
1. Insert your fingernail into the slit at the bottom of the
back cover and lift the cover up gently.
2. Open the SIM/microSD card holder cover located on the
upper right side of the phone.
3. Slide the flap of the SIM card holder in the direction of
the arrow to unlock it (), and then lift the flap up
ready to insert the nano SIM card ().
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ᵳᵬᵪᵭᵡᵩ
Flap
SIM card holder

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4. Insert the nano SIM card into the flap of the SIM card
holder, making sure the cut-off corner is at the top
right (), and then replace the flap of the SIM card
holder ().
5. Slide the flap in the direction of the arrow to lock
it ().
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Cut
6. Close the SIM/microSD card holder cover and replace
the back cover.
Warning: To ensure that your phone is waterproof, make
sure the SIM/microSD card holder cover and
back cover are properly sealed.
Optional: Insert the microSD Card
Note: The microSD card is sold separately.
1. Remove the back cover and open the SIM/microSD
card holder cover.
2. Insert the microSD card into the microSD card holder
with the gold contacts facing down. Gently push the
card in until it snaps into place.
SD
microSD card
holder

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3. Close the SIM/microSD card holder cover and replace
the back cover.
Warning: To ensure that your phone is waterproof, make
sure the SIM/microSD card holder cover and
back cover are properly sealed.
Turn the Phone On and Off
Turn the Phone On
XPress and hold the Power Button until the screen
lights up.
Turn the Phone Off
1. Press and hold the Power Button until the
phone options are displayed.
2. Tap Power off > OK to turn the phone off.
Turn the Screen On and Off
Turn the Screen On
1. To turn the screen on, press the Power Button .
The start screen appears by default.
2. From the Start screen:
▪[ ] Swipe up anywhere on the screen to access
the Home screen.
▪[ ] Swipe right to launch the Phone app.
▪[ ] Swipe left to launch the Camera app.
Turn the Screen Off
XTo turn the screen off, press the Power Button .

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Select the Mode for the Home Screen
Your phone offers two home screen modes, Core Home and
Standard Home. Follow the steps below to learn how to
select the Home screen mode.
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Change home.
2. Select from the following:
▪Standard Home provides a general-standard
experience for users who are familiar with Android.
▪Core Home provides a simplified and easier
experience for the first time smartphone user.
3. Tap OK.
4. If applicable, follow the onscreen instructions to
complete.
Note: Instructions in this guide are written assuming
Standard Home is enabled.
Use Your Phone
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. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Phone >
DIALPAD tab to display the phone dialpad.
2. Touch and hold .
3. 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.

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Retrieve Your Voicemail
XTouch and hold on the phone dialpad.
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. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Phone >
DIALPAD tab to display the phone dialpad.
2. Tap the digits of the number you want to call on the
dialpad. Tap to delete one or more digits.
3. Tap to place the call.
4. Tap when you are finished.
Respond to an Incoming Call
XOn the incoming call screen, tap and hold the Answer
icon .
XTap and hold the Ignore icon to send the call to your
voicemail inbox.
XTap and hold the Ignore & Text icon to ignore the
call and send a message to the caller.
Note: While on a call and holding the phone near your face
to speak, the touchscreen automatically deactivates
to avoid accidental screen touches. When you move
the phone away from your face, the touchscreen
automatically reactivates.

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Display Settings
Add App Shortcuts or Widgets to the Home Screen
1. Touch and hold the background of any Home screen.
2. Tap APPS or WIDGETS and find the item you want to
add to the Home screen.
3. Touch and hold an app icon or a widget and drag it to
a Home screen thumbnail where you want to add it.
4. Release your finger.
5. If necessary, tap anywhere outside the app or widget
to finish adding.
Tip: To add a new Home screen, swipe to the rightmost
Home screen and drag an app or widget to the right
edge.
Move or Remove Items on the Home Screen
XTouch and hold the item you want to move or remove on
the Home screen.
▪To move the item, drag it to a new area and release it.
▪To remove the item, drag it over “X Remove” at the top
of the screen and release it when it turns red.
Change the Wallpaper
1. Touch and hold the background of any Home screen.
2. Tap WALLPAPERS.
3. Tap Pick image to use your own image, or browse
through the choices.
4. Tap the item to use, and then tap SET WALLPAPER.

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Contacts
View Contacts
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts .
2. Scroll through the list to view your contacts.
Add a New Contact
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts
> .
Note: You may be prompted to select an account to save
your new contact to. If applicable, select the
desired account.
2. Add as much or as little information as you want.
▪To assign a number or address type (such as
MOBILE, HOME, WORK, etc.), tap the label next to
the number or address field.
▪To assign a picture, tap and choose your picture.
You can also take a new picture.
3. Tap SAVE when you are finished.
Edit Contacts
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts .
2. Tap a contact to open it, and then tap .
▪Tap a field to add or edit information.
3. Tap SAVE when you are finished.
Delete Contacts
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts .
2. Tap > Delete.
3. Select the check box beside the contacts you want to
delete.
▪Tap Select all to select all contacts.
4. Tap DONE > OK.

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Messaging
Send a Message
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Messaging .
2. Tap to compose a message.
3. Enter a phone number or email address in the To field.
Tip: You can enter a name saved in Contacts to call up the
contact information or tap to access your Contacts.
4. Tap the Type message field and type your message.
▪To attach pictures or files, tap and select a file.
▪To add a subject or insert a preset message, tap >
Add subject or Add preset message, and then
type a subject or select a preset message.
5. Tap when you are finished.
Access Messages
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Messaging .
2. Tap a message to open and read it.
Email Setup
Set Up a Gmail™ Account
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Gmail .
2. Follow the instructions to set up or sign in to a Gmail
account.
Note: When setting up a new Google Account, you will be
prompted to add a phone number. Enter the phone
number you use to send and receive email. This
number is used to authenticate your account should
you ever encounter problems or forget your
password. It is strongly encouraged for Android™
users so you can regain access to Google Mobile™
services and purchases on your phone.

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Set up Other Email Accounts
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Accounts > Add account.
2. Tap the account type you want to add.
3. Follow the onscreen instructions to enter your account
information.
Send a Gmail Message
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Gmail .
2. In any folder, tap .
3. Enter an email address or contact name in the To field.
4. Enter the subject and then compose your email.
▪To add attachments, tap and select an
attachment.
5. After composing your message, tap .
Wi-Fi
Connect to a Wi-Fi Network
When you are in range of an available Wi-Fi network, you
can use your phone’s Wi-Fi feature to access the Internet
and other data services.
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Wi-Fi.
2. Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn Wi-Fi on.
3. Tap a Wi-Fi network to connect. If necessary, enter the
password and tap CONNECT.
▪When your phone is connected to a Wi-Fi network,
the Wi-Fi icon appears in the status bar.

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Wi-Fi Calling
Wi-Fi Calling allows you to make and receive phone calls
and messages over a Wi-Fi connection. To use Wi-Fi Calling
please use the nano SIM card included with your phone. A
different SIM card may not work with the Wi-Fi Calling
feature.
Important!: You must have a 9-1-1 emergency address
registered with your account. Log into your
account at t-mobile.com and go to your profile
to register your address.
Turn Wi-Fi Calling On or Off
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Phone .
2. Tap > Call settings.
3. Tap the ON/OFF switch next to Wi-Fi Calling to turn it
on or off.
Set Connection Preferences
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Phone .
2. Tap > Call settings > Wi-Fi Calling > Connection
Preferences.
3. Select Wi-Fi Preferred, Cellular Network Preferred,
or Never use Cellular Network.
Mobile HotSpot
This feature allows you to turn your phone into a Wi-Fi
hotspot. The feature works best when used in conjunction
with 4G and 4G LTE data services (although 3G service can
also be used).
Note: The Mobile HotSpot service cannot be active when
the device is connected to Wi-Fi. Please disconnect
your Wi-Fi connection prior to activating this service.
Note: You must have qualifying service on your account in
order to use the Mobile HotSpot.

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Activate the Mobile HotSpot
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> More > Tethering & Mobile HotSpot.
Tip: You can also access this feature by tapping Apps
> Mobile HotSpot from the Home screen.
2. Tap the ON/OFF switch next to Mobile HotSpot to
turn it on.
3. Tap Mobile HotSpot settings > Configure Mobile
HotSpot.
4. Edit the Network name filed and then create a new
Network SSID name.
5. Verify the Security field is set to WPA2 PSK.
6. Enter a new password then write it down.
7. Select the Broadcast network name (SSID) check
box if you would like to broadcast your SSID name to
nearby devices.
8. Tap SAVE to store the new settings.
9. Confirm the Mobile HotSpot active icon appears at the
top of the screen.
Note: By default, during the initial setup process, the
connection is not secure. It is recommended that
you maintain a secure connection by using a
password for communication.
Note: Using your 4G service and Mobile HotSpot drains
your phone’s battery at a much faster rate than
when using any other feature combination. The best
way to keep using the phone as a HotSpot is to have
it connected to a power supply.
Change the Mobile HotSpot Password
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> More > Tethering & Mobile HotSpot.
2. Tap Mobile HotSpot settings > Configure Mobile
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3. Tap the Security field and select WPA2 PSK.
4. With security enabled, delete the previous password
and enter a new one into the Password field.
Note: The more complex the password, the harder it will
be for intruders to break your security. It is
recommended that you not use names, birthdays, or
other personal information.
5. Tap SAVE to store the new settings.
Bluetooth
Pair and Connect With a Bluetooth®Device
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Bluetooth.
2. Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn Bluetooth on.
3. Tap an available device and follow the prompts to pair
your phone with the device. You may be required to
enter a passcode (often 0000) to complete pairing.
Share Contacts, Files or Pictures Using Bluetooth
1. Open the application containing the file you want to
share. (For example, tap Apps > Gallery .)
2. Locate the file you want to share.
▪You can send pictures and videos directly from the
camera or from Gallery, Calendar events or Contacts.
Not all devices will be able to receive all file types.
3. Tap > Bluetooth.

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4. Tap the name of the device to which you are sending
the file. (If prompted, tap TURN ON to activate
Bluetooth.)
Web
Go Online
XFrom the Home screen, tap Apps > Chrome .
Open a Web Page by Entering an URL
1. Tap the URL field and enter the Web address.
▪As you type the address, if your desired website
appears within the suggested sites list, tap the entry
to begin surfing.
2. Tap on the keyboard.
Access Bookmarks
XFrom any open Web page, tap > Bookmarks.
Create Bookmarks
1. Open the Web page you want to bookmark and
tap > .
2. Enter a descriptive name for the new bookmark.
3. Select or create a folder to save the bookmark.
4. Tap SAVE.
Camera & Video
Take a Picture
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Camera .
Note: The first time you launch the Camera app, a window
will open to show you how to adjust your Camera
settings. If you don’t want to see this window every
time you launch the camera, select the Don’t show
again check box, and then tap OK.
2. Frame your subject on the screen.

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3. Tap to take a picture.
Record a Video
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Camera .
2. Frame your subject on the screen.
3. Tap to begin recording. Tap to stop.
Camera & Video Settings
XFrom the viewfinder screen, tap to open the
advanced settings. You can also select the shooting/
recording mode by swiping from the left edge or by
tapping MODE icon.
Google Play™ on Your Phone
Download Apps and Games
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps >
Play Store .
▪The first time you visit the Google Play Store app, the
Terms of Service window will appear. Tap ACCEPT
and follow the onscreen instructions to proceed.
2. Browse through featured apps and games, or tap
to start a search.
3. Tap an item to read a description and reviews.
4. Tap INSTALL (for free apps) or the price (for paid
applications) and follow the onscreen prompts.
Note: You will need to provide credit card information to
purchase and download items from Google Play.
T-Mobile Applications
Visual Voicemail
Visual Voicemail allows you to view, listen and save all
voicemails in any order directly from the phone, without the
need of calling the voicemail system.

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1. From the Home screen, tap Apps >
Visual Voicemail .
2. The inbox with all voicemail messages will be
displayed.
▪If this is the first time accessing Visual Voicemail,
you may be prompted to enter a new PIN code and
tap NEXT to activate Visual Voicemail.
3. Tap on a voicemail to listen to it.
T-Mobile Name ID
T-Mobile Name ID identifies callers, displaying Name, City
and State even if the caller is not in your contacts list. It is an
optional add-on feature that can be purchased directly from
your phone for an additional monthly charge. A one time 10
day trial is included with the phone.
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps >
T-Mobile Name ID .
2. Choose an on-screen option.
Customer Support
For Assistance
Please visit your local T-Mobile retail location or refer to the
following options if you need additional assistance.
●Sign up for My T-Mobile to pay your bill, manage your
account, set up EasyPay and more.
●Call customer service .........................1-877-453-1304
●Online information...............................t-mobile.com
Please follow us at:
@TMobileHelp
facebook.com/TMobile

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Special Note
Approved Firmware Versions
This phone will only operate with firmware versions that
have been approved for use by T-Mobile and the phone
manufacturer. If unauthorized firmware is placed on the
phone it will not function.
Information About Safeguarding Phones
T-Mobile encourages customers to take appropriate
measures to secure their phones and invites them to take
advantage of the features available on this phone to help
secure it from theft and/or other unauthorized access and
use. This phone has a locking function (e.g., userdefined
codes or patterns) that can serve as a first line of defense
against unauthorized use or access to stored information.
Preloaded security applications that allow customers to
track or locate misplaced phones can be found on several
T-Mobile phones. Lost or stolen phones should be
immediately reported to T-Mobile so that proper measures
can be taken to protect accounts. For additional information,
visit: www.tmobile.com/devicesecurity and www.
tmobile.com/Company/PrivacyResources.aspx.
Additional Information
Use of some content or features may incur separate,
additional charges, require qualifying service and/or access
to a Wi-Fi connection.
Wi-Fi: Phone will not transition between Wi-Fi and the
cellular network. Phones using wireless connections may be
vulnerable to unauthorized attempts to access data and
software stored on the phone. Plan data allotment applies to
use by connected phones sharing Wi-Fi. Use of connected
phones subject to T-Mobile Terms and Conditions.
Smartphone Mobile HotSpot: Qualifying service required.
Plan data allotment applies. Roaming and on-network data
allotments differ; see your selected service for details. Use