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
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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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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.