Kyocera Hydro Specification sheet

Get Started for the
KYOCERA Hydro
Get Started 2
Important Safety Information 16
Manufacturer’s Warranty 25
End User License Agreement 27
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2 Get Started
♦Your KYOCERA Hydro (page 2)
♦Get Your Device Ready (page 3)
♦Android™ Basics (page 4)
♦Use Your Device (page 7)
♦Customer Support (page 15)
♦Notes (page 15)
This section introduces you to the basics of getting
started with your KYOCERA Hydro. Visit http://
www.mycricket.com/ for the complete User Guide
and additional information.
Get Started
Your KYOCERA Hydro
Earpiece
LED Indicator
Home Key
Display Screen
Back Key
Recent Apps Key
MenuKey
Microphone
Camera Lens
Charger/
Accessory Jack
Volume Button
Headphone Jack
Power Button
microSD Card
Slot (under the
battery)
Speaker
Internal Antennas
Camera Flash
Battery Cover
Release Latch
Proximity Sensor/
Light Sensor

Get Started 3
Find out what you need to do before you use your
device the first time.
Install the Battery
1. Slide the battery cover release latch to the
unlocked position ( ).
2. Insert your thumb- or fingernail into the slit ( )
and lift the battery cover ( ).
3. Insert the battery, contacts end first, and gently
press into place ( ).
4. 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 ( ).
5. Slide the battery cover release latch to the
locked position ( ).
Charge the Battery
1. Open the cover of the charger/accessory jack.
2. Plug the smaller end of the micro-USB cable
into the device’s charger/accessory jack.
3. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the
charger, and then plug the charger into an
electrical outlet.
Get Your Device Ready

4 Get Started
Turn the Device On
Press and hold the Power button to turn your
device on.
Turn the Screen On and Off
To quickly turn the display screen off, press the
Power button.
To turn the screen on and display the lock screen,
press the Power button.
Unlock the Screen
Touch and flick it in any direction to unlock
the screen.
Turn the Device Off
Press and hold the Power button and then touch
Power off > OK to turn the device off.
Learn some basics about how to move around on
your device, use the Home screen, and enter text. If
you’re familiar with Android devices, you can
probably skip these pages (although a refresher
course never hurts anyone).
Move Around Your Device’sMenus
and ScreensUsingGestures
Your device’s touchscreen lets you control everything
through various types of touches, or gestures.
Touch: When you want to press onscreen buttons,
select items such as application and settings icons,
or type, simply touch the screen with your finger. A
light touch works best.
Touch and hold: To open the available options for an
item (for example, options for a contact), simply
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.
Slide or Flick: To slide, quickly move your finger
vertically or horizontally across the screen. To flick,
move your finger in lighter, quicker strokes than
sliding. When you’re flicking through a long list,
touch the screen to stop scrolling.
Power Button
Android™ Basics

Get Started 5
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 device sideways. When
entering text, you can turn the device sideways to
bring up a bigger keyboard.
Note: The Auto-rotate screen check box in
Home > Menu >
System settings > Display needs to be
selected for the screen orientation to
automatically change.
Home Screen
Press Home to display your Home screen.
NotificationsPanel
When you see a notification icon on the left side of the
status bar, drag the status bar down to display the
Notifications panel. Touch a notification to open the
related application, such as messaging, call list, or event.
To close the panel, drag the bottom bar up.
ViewingExtended Screens
Your device’s Home screen extends horizontally to
four additional screens. This gives you room to
customize your device and put the things you need
front and center, just a swipe away.
To display the Home screen, press Home
from any screen.
To view extended screens, flick the screen left or
right. There are two additional screens on each
side of the Home screen.
Add Itemsto Your Screen
1. Touch on the Favorites Tray.
2. Slide the APPSand WIDGETSscreens to find
the item you want to add.
3. Touch and hold an application or widget icon.
The initial Home screen appears with the icon.
4. Pressing the application or widget icon, move
your finger to the place you want to add the icon.
5. Release your finger.
Status Bar
GoogleSearch Bar
Favorites Tray
Screen Position
Indicator
Shortcut
Application Launcher

6 Get Started
Keys
Function Keys
Just below the touchscreen, you will find a row of
four keys that let you perform specific functions.
●Back Key ( ) Press to return to the previous
screen or close the dialog box.
●Home Key ( ) Press to return to the Home
screen.
●Recent AppsKey ( ) Press to show the
Recent Apps screen.
●Menu Key ( ) Press to open the menus of the
current screen or application.
Typing
Touchscreen Keyboards
Your device lets you choose between two onscreen
keyboards.
●Android keyboard – Use to enter text one letter
at a time.
●Swype® – Use to enter a word dragging your
finger over the letters. For more information about
the Swype application, visit
www.nuancemobilelife.com/apps/swype.
Language and Input Settings
You can change your text entry options through the
Language & input settings menu.
Press Home > Menu , and touch
System settings > Language & input.
▪To change the language, touch Language.
▪To edit your word suggestion dictionary for
the Android keyboard, touch
Personal dictionaries.
▪To select a keyboard type, touch Default.
▪To change the keyboard settings, touch
next to Android keyboard or Swype under
Default.
Tip: When a touchscreen keyboard is displayed, you
can select a keyboard type by sliding the status
bar down and touching Select input method.

Get Started 7
Take advantage of your device’s features from the
basics (Making Calls) to the more advanced (Using
Email, YouTube, and more).
Set Up Your Voicemail
All unanswered calls are automatically transferred to
your voicemail, even if your device is in use or turned
off. You should set up your voicemail and personal
greeting as soon as your device is activated:
1. Press Home , and touch to display
the phone screen.
2. Touch and hold to dial your voicemail
number.
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 device can access your messages.
Retrieve Your Voicemail
1. Press Home , and touch to display
the phone screen.
2. Touch and hold .
From any other phone:
1. Dial your wireless phone number.
2. When your voicemail answers, press the
asterisk key (*).
3. Enter your password.
Make a Phone Call
1. Press Home , and touch to display
the phone screen.
2. Touch the number keys on the dialpad to enter
the phone number. Touch to delete one or
more digits.
3. Touch at the bottom of the screen to place
the call.
Answer an IncomingCall
On the Incoming call screen, flick the Answer icon
.
Note: While on a call and holding the device near
your face to speak, the touchscreen
automatically deactivates to avoid accidental
screen presses. When you move the device
away from your face, the touchscreen
automatically reactivates.
Use Your Device

8 Get Started
Reject an IncomingCall
Flick the Ignore icon to send the call to your
voicemail inbox.
Reject an IncomingCall and Send a
Text Message
Flick the Ignore & Text icon to ignore the call
and send a message to the caller.
People
The People application lets you store and manage
contacts from a variety of sources, including contacts
you enter and save directly in your device as well as
contacts synchronized with your Google™ account
or compatible email programs.
Access People
1. Press Home , and touch > People.
2. Scroll through the list to view your contacts.
3. Touch a contact to view the contact
information.
4. Press Menu to edit, delete, and more.
Add a New Contact
1. Press Home , and touch > People.
2. Touch .
3. Add as much or as little information as you
want.
▪To add information in a field, touch the field to
display the touchscreen keyboard.
▪To assign a number or address type (such as
MOBILE, HOME, WORK, etc.), touch the label
next to the number or address field.
▪To assign a picture, touch the icon next to the
name, and select to take a picture or choose
a picture from Gallery.
4. Touch DONE when you’re finished.
Note: If you have contacts associated with your
Gmail account, they are automatically synced
with your device.
Edit Contacts
1. Press Home , and touch > People.
2. Touch a contact to open it, and then press
Menu , and touch Edit.
▪Touch a field to add or edit information.
3. Touch DONE when you’re finished.
Note: To delete a contact, press Menu , and
touch Delete > OK.

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Messaging
Send a Message
1. Press Home , and touch >
Messaging.
2. On the Messaging screen, touch . The
compose screen opens.
3. Enter a phone number or email address in the
To field.
4. Touch Type messageand type your message.
▪To attach pictures or files, touch , and
then select a file.
▪To add a subject or insert a smiley, press
Menu , and touch Add subject or
Insert smiley, and then type a subject or
select a smiley.
5. When you are finished, touch (to send a
text message), or touch (to send an MMS
message).
Access Messages
Press Home , and touch > Messaging.
Touch a message to open and read it.
If you have a new message notification, drag the
status bar down to open the Notifications panel.
Touch a message to open and read it.
Email Setup
You can link multiple email accounts to your KYOCERA
Hydro, including Exchange server accounts. You can
set up email accounts through the setup application or
directly through the settings menu or email application.
Set Up a Gmail™ Account
You likely signed into your Gmail account when you
first turned your device on. If not, you can add it or
another account at any time.
1. Press Home > Menu , and touch
System settings > Accounts& sync.
2. Touch ADD ACCOUNT > Google.
3. Follow the instructions to set up or sign in to a
Gmail account.
Note: Although you need a Gmail account to use
certain features such as Google Play™, you
do not have to use Gmail as the default
account for your device.
Note: When setting up a new Google Account, you
will be prompted to add a secondary email
address. Enter a second Gmail address or
any other email address from which you
currently send and receive email. This
address 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 device.

10 Get Started
Set Up an Email Account
1. Press Home , and touch > Email.
2. Follow the instructions to sign in to your email
account.
▪If you’re adding an account from a common
email provider, such as Windows Live Hotmail
or Yahoo Mail, enter your email address and
password and touch Next. Your email should
be set up automatically.
▪If you’re adding an account from a less
common email provider, or if you have
additional settings to configure, enter your
email address and password and touch
Manual setup. Follow the instructions to
provide the required information.
Note: If you’re not sure about your account, touch
Next after entering your email address and
password. If your device can’t autoconfigure
your account, you’ll then be asked to
configure it manually.
Set Up a Microsoft®Exchange®Account
Use the Corporate option to set up Exchange Server
work email accounts. Contact your IT administrator
for account sign-in requirements.
1. Press Home > Menu , and touch
System settings > Accounts& sync.
2. Touch ADD ACCOUNT > Corporate.
3. Enter the Exchange Server account details and
then touch Next.
▪Contact your Exchange Server administrator
for required sign-in information.
4. Select the type of information you want to
synchronize and touch Done.
Access Email Messages
1. Press Home , and touch > Email or
Gmail.
▪If necessary, touch the email account you
want to use.
2. From the inbox, touch the message you want to
view.
Send an Email Message
1. Press Home , and touch > Email or
Gmail.
▪If necessary, touch the email account you
want to use.
2. On the email account inbox, touch .
3. Enter an email address or contact name in the
To field.
4. Enter a subject and a message.
▪To add an attachment, press Menu , and
touch Attach file, and then select an
attachment.
5. When you are finished, touch .

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Wi-Fi
Connect to a Wi-Fi Network
When you’re in range of an available Wi-Fi network,
you can use your device’s Wi-Fi feature to access the
Internet and other data services.
1. Press Home > Menu , and touch
System settings.
2. If OFF is displayed at the right of Wi-Fi, touch it
to turn Wi-Fi on. ON is displayed and the device
will scan for available wireless networks.
3. Touch Wi-Fi to display a list of available
networks.
4. Touch a Wi-Fi network to connect. If necessary,
enter the security key and touch Connect.
▪When you’re connected to a Wi-Fi network,
you’ll see the Wi-Fi icon ( ) in the status
bar.
Web
Go Online
Press Home , and touch > Browser.
(Your data connection starts and you see the
home page.)
▪To go to a specific website, touch the address
bar and enter the Web address.
▪To open the browser menu such as
Bookmarks, press Menu .
Camera & Camcorder
Take a Picture or Record a Video
1. Press Home , and touch > Camera.
(To record a video, touch >, and then
select a recording mode [MMSor Longvideo].)
2. Frame your subject on the screen. To zoom in
or out, touch and drag it on the slider or
press the volume button up and down.
3. Touch and release (the center is blue) to
take the picture.
- or -
Touch (the center is red) to start capturing
video, and touch (the center is red and
white) to stop capturing.
Tip: You can open the camera from the lock screen.
Flick .

12 Get Started
Review Screen
After capturing a picture or video, touch the
thumbnail to display the review screen. You can
instantly share your picture or video.
1. Gallery: Opens the Gallery application to edit
your picture or replay your video.
2. Share: Displays the available applications to
share your picture or video.
Camera and Camcorder Settings
From the camera or camcorder screen, touch to
open the capture settings menu. The following
settings icons appear. Touch the one you want to
adjust.
Icon Name Description
Flash mode Turn flash off or on, or set
to auto.
1
2
White
balance
Adjust the type of ambient
light. To let the camera
adjust the light
automatically, touch Auto.
Scene mode
Adjust the lighting effects.
To let the camera adjust
the mode automatically,
touch Auto. (For camera
only.)
Video quality Adjust the video quality.
(For camcorder only.)
Camera
settings
Determine whether your
location is stored with
each picture or video, and
adjust other camera
settings. You can also
restore the default
settings from here.
Close Touch to close the above
icons.
Icon Name Description

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View Picturesand Videos
1. Press Home , and touch > Gallery.
2. Select a folder to display pictures or videos.
▪Touch a picture or video to display it full size.
▪For video playback, touch the play and
pause icons.
Share Your Stored Picturesand Videos
1. Press Home , and touch > Gallery.
2. Touch an album to display the thumbnails.
3. Touch and hold a thumbnail and then
touch .
- or -
Touch a thumbnail to open it and then
touch .
4. Choose a share method such as Bluetooth,
Email, and Gmail.
▪If See all... is shown, touch it to see all the
available methods.
5. Complete the procedures according to your
chosen method.
Google Play™ on Your Phone
Google Play™ is your digital content destination to
discover Android apps, books, movies, music and
much more on your device and on the web.
Download Applicationsand Games
1. Press Home , and touch >
Play Store.
2. The first time you visit the Google Play Store
app, the Terms of Service window will appear.
Touch Accept to continue if you agree to the
Terms of Service.
3. Find an application you want and touch it to
open its details screen.
4. Touch an application to read a description
about the application and user reviews.
5. Touch Download (for free applications) or the
price button (for paid applications).
Note: You must have a Google (Gmail™) Account
set up on your device to purchase and
download content from Google Play.
Open installed Applicationsand Games
Press Home , and touch . Locate the
downloaded item and touch it to launch. You can
also launch from the Play Store > Menu >
My Appsscreen.

14 Get Started
Google Mobile™ Services
Your KYOCERA Hydro provides easy access to a
variety of Google Mobile services including Gmail™,
Google Talk™, Google Maps™, Google Maps™
with Navigation (Beta), and YouTube™.
●Gmail – The Google mail service. Your Gmail
account lets you access many Google Mobile
services.
●Google Talk – Google’s instant messaging
service. Press Home , and touch > Talk
to begin using the service. (If you’re signed in to
Gmail, you are already signed in to Google Talk.)
●Google Mapsand Google MapsNavigation –
Google Location Services let you track your
current location, view real-time traffic situations,
and receive detailed directions to your destination.
They also provide search tools where you can
locate places of interest or an address on a vector
or aerial map, or view locations in street level.
Press Home , and touch > Mapsor
Navigation to begin using the services.
●YouTube– View and share videos on one of the
Web’s most popular video sites. Press
Home , and touch > YouTubeto browse
through and view available videos. Sign in with
your Gmail account to upload your own videos.
Music
Open Your Music Player
Press Home , and touch > Play Music.
The Play Music library screen appears.
▪Music is stored by artists, albums, songs,
playlists, and genres. Touch a category, and
then touch the song or playlist you want to
play. Press Menu > Shuffle all to
randomly play all songs.
GettingMusic
Before you can listen to your music, you need to load
songs into your device’s microSD card. Here’s one
way to do it:
1. Use the supplied USB cable to connect your
device to an available USB port on your
computer.
2. Drag down the notification bar, touch the USB
connection, and then touch Mass Storage >
Done > OK.
3. On your computer, locate the new removable
disk, open it, and open or create a music folder.
4. Copy music files from your computer to the
music folder, follow the procedures to safely
remove the device, and then disconnect the
device from the USB cable.

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Battery-SavingTips
Manage the Display Brightness and Timeout
Settings
Press Home > Menu , and touch
System settings > Display > Brightness,
Sleep, or Key backlight to modify your settings.
Manage Your Device’sWireless Functions
Disable the Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
®, Location services, and
Sync functions of the device when you’re not using
them. You can utilize a Power control widget usually
positioned on the left side of the extended Home
screen.
Our customer support is available from the following
resources:
●Use our Support page at http://
www.mycricket.com/support for answers to a
range of questions.
●Send us a text message from http://
www.mycricket.com/send-text-message-online.
●Call Customer Service at 1-800-CRICKET, or *611
from your Cricket phone.
●The services described in this guide may require a
subscription to a service plan and/or may incur
additional charges. Not all services will work on all
devices. Please visit http://www.mycricket.com/
for more details.
●The Android robot is reproduced or modified from
work created and shared by Google and used
according to terms described in the Creative
Commons 3.0 Attribution License.
●Instructions to perform tasks in this guide may
change depending on the software version on your
device.
●All screens and icon images in this guide are
simulated. Actual displays may vary.
●Important Privacy Message. This device is
capable of determining its/your geographical
location. To set controls for access and use of
your location information by others, press
Home > Menu , and touch
System settings > Location services, and then
select location sources. Follow any applicable
prompts. These settings for the use of location
information can be turned on and off. For some
applications and services you select, a device
must be turned on and set to allow collection of
location information in order to function.
Customer Support
Notes

16 Important Safety Information
♦General Precautions (page 16)
♦Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your
Phone (page 17)
♦Water Resistance (page 18)
♦Using Your Phone With a Hearing Aid Device
(page 19)
♦Caring for the Battery (page 21)
♦Radio Frequency (RF) Energy (page 22)
♦Owner’s Record (page 24)
This section contains important operational and
safety information that will help you safely use your
phone. Failure to read and follow the information
provided in this section may result in serious bodily
injury, death, or property damage.
There are several simple guidelines to operating your
phone properly and maintaining safe, satisfactory
service.
●To maximize performance, do not touch the
portions of your phone where the internal
antennas are located while using the phone.
●Speak directly into the mouthpiece.
●Your phone is water-resistant but not waterproof.
●Do not expose your phone to direct sunlight for
extended periods of time (such as on the
dashboard of a car).
●Although your phone is quite sturdy, it is a
complex piece of equipment and can be broken.
Avoid dropping, hitting, bending, or sitting on it.
●Any changes or modifications to your phone not
expressly approved in this document could void
your warranty for this equipment and void your
authority to operate this equipment.
Note: For the best care of your phone, only
Kyocera-authorized personnel should service
your phone and accessories. Failure to do so
may be dangerous and void your warranty.
Important Safety Information
General Precautions

Important Safety Information 17
Do Not Rely on Your Phone for
Emergency Calls
Mobile phones operate using radio signals, which
cannot guarantee connection in all conditions.
Therefore you should never rely solely upon any
mobile phone for essential communication (e.g.,
medical emergencies). Emergency calls may not be
possible on all cellular networks or when certain
network services or mobile phone features are in
use. Check with your local service provider for
details.
UsingYour Phone While Driving
Talking on your phone while driving (or operating the
phone without a hands-free device) is prohibited in
some jurisdictions. Laws vary as to specific
restrictions. Remember that safety always comes
first.
FollowingSafety Guidelines
To operate your phone safely and efficiently, always
follow any special regulations in a given area. Turn
your phone off in areas where use is forbidden or
when it may cause interference or danger.
UsingYour Phone Near Other
Electronic Devices
Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from
radio frequency (RF) signals. However, RF signals
from wireless phones may affect inadequately
shielded electronic equipment.
RF signals may affect improperly installed or
inadequately shielded electronic operating systems or
entertainment systems in motor vehicles. Check with
the manufacturer or their representative to determine if
these systems are adequately shielded from external
RF signals. Also check with the manufacturer regarding
any equipment that has been added to your vehicle.
Consult the manufacturer of any personal medical
devices, such as pacemakers and hearing aids, to
determine if they are adequately shielded from
external RF signals.
Note: Always turn off the phone in healthcare
facilities, and request permission before
using the phone near medical equipment.
TurningOff Your Phone Before Flying
Turn off your phone before boarding any aircraft. To
prevent possible interference with aircraft systems, the
U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations
require you to have permission from a crew member
to use your phone while the plane is on the ground. To
prevent any risk of interference, FCC regulations
prohibit using your phone while the plane is in the air.
MaintainingSafe Use of and
Access to Your Phone

18 Important Safety Information
TurningOff Your Phone in Dangerous
Areas
To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn
your phone off when in a blasting area or in other
areas with signs indicating two-way radios should be
turned off. Construction crews often use remote-
control RF devices to set off explosives.
Turn your phone off when you’re in any area that has
a potentially explosive atmosphere. Although it’s rare,
your phone and accessories could generate sparks.
Sparks can cause an explosion or fire, resulting in
bodily injury or even death. These areas are often,
but not always, clearly marked. They include:
●Fueling areas such as gas stations.
●Below deck on boats.
●Fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities.
●Areas where the air contains chemicals or
particles such as grain, dust, or metal powders.
●Any other area where you would normally be
advised to turn off your vehicle’s engine.
Note: Never transport or store flammable gas,
flammable liquids, or explosives in the
compartment of your vehicle that contains
your phone or accessories.
RestrictingChildren’sAccess to Your
Phone
Your phone is not a toy. Do not allow children to play
with it as they could hurt themselves and others,
damage the phone or make calls that increase your
Cricket invoice.
Your Hydro is water-resistant. To ensure that your
device maintains water resistance, the following
precautions must be observed.
●Make sure the battery cover is properly attached
and locked.
●Make sure the charger/accessory jack is properly
sealed, with no foreign objects obstructing the
seal. A headphone jack has no cover but it is
water-proof.
●Do not expose your phone to water heated in
excess of 104°F (40°C), or to liquids other than
water, such as detergent, beverages, or
chlorinated or treated water.
●Dry your phone as quickly as possible when wet.
Water Resistance

Important Safety Information 19
Charging
●Dry your phone with a clean cloth before charging.
●Do not touch the charger, charging cable, or
charger/accessory jack with wet hands. Doing so
may cause electric shock, injury, or product
failure.
●Do not charge your phone in a wet or damp place,
such as in a bathroom or near a kitchen sink.
Warning:Your phone is designed to withstand
exposure to water for up to 30 minutes at
a depth not exceeding one meter (about
3.25 feet). Exposing your phone to water
outside these limits or not following the
above precautions can result in water
damage.
When some wireless phones are used with certain
hearing devices (including hearing aids and cochlear
implants), users may detect a noise which can
interfere with the effectiveness of the hearing device.
Some hearing devices are more immune than others
to this interference noise, and phones also vary in the
amount of interference noise they may generate.
ANSI standard C63.19 was developed to provide a
standardized means of measuring both wireless
phone and hearing devices to determine usability
rating categories for both.
Ratings have been developed for mobile phones to
assist hearing device users find phones that may be
compatible with their hearing device. Not all phones
have been rated for compatibility with hearing
devices. Phones that have been rated have a label
located on the box. Your Hydro hasan M4 and a T4
rating.
These ratings are not guarantees. Results will vary
depending on the user’s hearing device and
individual type and degree of hearing loss. If a
hearing device is particularly vulnerable to
interference noise; even a phone with a higher rating
may still cause unacceptable noise levels in the
hearing device. Trying out the phone with your
hearing device is the best way to evaluate it for your
personal needs.
UsingYour Phone With a Hearing
Aid Device

20 Important Safety Information
M-Ratings : Phones rated M3 or M4 meet FCC
requirements for hearing aid compatibility and are likely to
generate less interference to hearing devices than unrated
phones. (M4 is the better/higher of the two ratings.)
T-Ratings : Phones rated T3 or T4 meet FCC requirements
and are likely to be more usable with a hearing device’s
telecoil (“T Switch” or “Telephone Switch”) than unrated
phones. (T4 is the better/higher of the two ratings. Note that
not all hearing devices have telecoils in them.)
Note: New Technologies, Including Wi-Fi
This phone has been tested and rated for use with hearing
aids for some of the wireless technologies that it uses.
However, there may be newer wireless technologies
(including Wi-Fi) used in this phone that have not been
tested for use with hearing aids. It is important to try the
different features of this phone thoroughly and in different
locations, using your hearing aid or cochlear implant, to
determine if you hear any interfering noise. Consult your
service provider or the manufacturer of this phone for
information on hearing aid compatibility. If you have
questions about return or exchange policies, consult your
service provider or phone retailer.
Hearing aid devices may also be measured for immunity to
interference noise from wireless phones and should have
ratings similar to phones. Ask your hearing healthcare
professional for the rating of your hearing aid. Add the
rating of your hearing aid and your phone to determine
probable usability:
●Any combined rating equal to or greater than six offers
excellent use.
●Any combined rating equal to five is considered normal
use.
●Any combined rating equal to four is considered usable.
Thus, if you pair an M3 hearing aid with an M3 phone, you
will have a combined rating of six for “excellent use.” This is
synonymous for T ratings. More information about hearing
aid compatibility may be found at: www.fcc.gov,
www.fda.gov, and www.accesswireless.org.
Getting the Best Hearing Device Experience
With Your Phone
To further minimize interference:
●Set the phone’s display and key backlight settings to
ensure the minimum time interval:
1. Press
Home > Menu , and touch System settings >
Display > Sleep or Key backlight .
2. Touch the minimum time interval setting.
●Position the phone so the internal antennas are farthest
from your hearing aid.
●Move the phone around to find the point with least
interference.