Kyocera Kona User manual

Kyocera Kona
User Guide
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Table of Contents
Get Started ................................................................................................................................ 1
Your Phone at a Glance...................................................................................................... 1
Set Up Your Phone............................................................................................................. 2
Insert and Charge the Battery...................................................................................... 2
Activate Your Phone........................................................................................................... 3
Set Up Voicemail................................................................................................................ 4
Sprint Account Information and Help................................................................................... 5
Sprint Account Passwords........................................................................................... 5
Manage Your Account................................................................................................. 5
Sprint Support Services............................................................................................... 6
Phone Basics............................................................................................................................. 8
Your Phone’s Layout........................................................................................................... 8
Turn Your Phone On and Off.............................................................................................10
Status Bar..........................................................................................................................11
Enter Text..........................................................................................................................13
Select a Text Input Mode............................................................................................13
T9 Text Input ..............................................................................................................14
Abc Mode ...................................................................................................................14
Phone Calls ..............................................................................................................................15
Make Phone Calls..............................................................................................................15
Call Using the Phone Keypad.....................................................................................15
Call From History........................................................................................................15
Call From Contacts.....................................................................................................15
Call Using the Plus (+) Code.......................................................................................16
Call Using a Speed Dial Number ................................................................................16
Call a Phone Number With Pauses.............................................................................16
Call a Phone Number in a Message ...........................................................................17
Call Emergency Numbers...........................................................................................17
Receive Phone Calls..........................................................................................................18
End Phone Calls................................................................................................................19

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Missed Call Notification......................................................................................................20
Voicemail...........................................................................................................................20
Set Up Voicemail........................................................................................................20
Voicemail Notification .................................................................................................20
New Voicemail Message Alerts...................................................................................21
Retrieve Your Voicemail Messages ............................................................................21
Phone Call Options............................................................................................................22
In-call Options.............................................................................................................22
Caller ID .....................................................................................................................23
Call Waiting ................................................................................................................23
3-Way Calling.............................................................................................................23
Call Forwarding ..........................................................................................................24
Set Up Speed Dialing.........................................................................................................24
Call Settings ......................................................................................................................25
Abbreviated Dialing.....................................................................................................25
Call Answer Mode.......................................................................................................26
Auto-Answer Mode.....................................................................................................26
History ...............................................................................................................................26
Contacts....................................................................................................................................28
Get Started with Contacts..................................................................................................28
Add a Contact....................................................................................................................29
Save a Phone Number.......................................................................................................29
Edit a Contact....................................................................................................................30
Add or Edit Information for a Contact..........................................................................30
Assign a Picture to a Contact......................................................................................30
Assign a Ringtone to a Contact...................................................................................30
Delete a Contact.........................................................................................................31
Add a Group Contact.........................................................................................................31
Edit a Group Contact .........................................................................................................32
Add Members to a Group............................................................................................32
Remove Members From a Group ...............................................................................32
Delete a Group Contact..............................................................................................32
ICE (In Case of Emergency) Contacts ...............................................................................33

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Add an ICE Contact....................................................................................................33
Call an ICE Contact....................................................................................................33
Edit an ICE Contact....................................................................................................33
ICE Options................................................................................................................33
Dial Sprint Services............................................................................................................34
Accounts and Messaging..........................................................................................................36
Messaging.........................................................................................................................36
Compose Messages...................................................................................................36
Access Messages.......................................................................................................37
Threaded Messaging..................................................................................................37
Messaging Settings ....................................................................................................39
Simple Data Exchange ......................................................................................................41
Email .................................................................................................................................42
Apps and Entertainment............................................................................................................44
Download Games, Ringtones, and More............................................................................44
My Content Manager .........................................................................................................45
Shopping ...........................................................................................................................46
Sprint Family Locator.........................................................................................................47
Web and Data...........................................................................................................................48
Data Services ....................................................................................................................48
Your User Name.........................................................................................................48
Launch a Web Connection..........................................................................................48
Data Connection Status and Indicators.......................................................................49
Browser .............................................................................................................................49
Learn to Navigate the Browser ...................................................................................49
Browser Menu ............................................................................................................50
Camera.....................................................................................................................................53
Take Pictures.....................................................................................................................53
Take a Picture ............................................................................................................53
Camera Mode Options................................................................................................53
Camera Settings.........................................................................................................55
Assign Pictures...........................................................................................................55
Store Pictures....................................................................................................................56

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Send Pictures ....................................................................................................................57
Tools and Calendar...................................................................................................................58
Calendar............................................................................................................................58
Add an Event to the Calendar.....................................................................................58
Add a To Do List Item to the Calendar........................................................................59
Calendar Event Alerts.................................................................................................59
View Calendar Events ................................................................................................60
Erase Calendar Events...............................................................................................60
Device Self Service............................................................................................................61
Alarm.................................................................................................................................61
Bluetooth ...........................................................................................................................62
Turn Bluetooth On or Off.............................................................................................62
The Bluetooth Settings Menu......................................................................................62
Change the Device Name...........................................................................................63
Pair Bluetooth Devices ...............................................................................................63
View the Trusted Devices List.....................................................................................63
Trusted Devices List Menu .........................................................................................63
Send Items via Bluetooth............................................................................................64
Update Phone....................................................................................................................64
Voice Services...................................................................................................................65
Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) ........................................................................65
Manage Voice Memos................................................................................................68
Calculator ..........................................................................................................................70
Countdown Timer ..............................................................................................................70
Stopwatch..........................................................................................................................70
World Clock .......................................................................................................................71
Settings.....................................................................................................................................72
Display Settings.................................................................................................................72
Change the Screensaver............................................................................................72
Change the Brightness...............................................................................................72
Change the Font Size.................................................................................................72
Change the Backlight Settings....................................................................................73
Set the Notification Pop-up.........................................................................................73

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Select a Picture ID......................................................................................................73
Power Save Mode ......................................................................................................74
Change the Clock/Calendar Display ...........................................................................74
Set a Custom Greeting ...............................................................................................74
Change the Phone’s Menu Style.................................................................................74
Volume Settings.................................................................................................................74
Adjust the Phone’s Volume Settings ...........................................................................74
Silence All...................................................................................................................75
Ringtone Settings ..............................................................................................................75
Ringtones...................................................................................................................75
Text Entry..........................................................................................................................76
Phone Information .............................................................................................................77
Security Settings................................................................................................................77
Lock Phone.................................................................................................................77
Limit Use ....................................................................................................................78
Delete Phone Content ................................................................................................80
Reset Your Phone and Phone Content.......................................................................80
Accessibility Settings .........................................................................................................81
Voice Guide................................................................................................................81
Voice Recognition.......................................................................................................81
TTY Mode...................................................................................................................83
Font Size....................................................................................................................84
Vibrate Type...............................................................................................................84
Hearing Aid Device Compatibility................................................................................84
Screen Contrast..........................................................................................................84
Phone Setup Options.........................................................................................................85
Airplane Mode ............................................................................................................85
Alerts..........................................................................................................................85
Data Settings..............................................................................................................86
Headset Mode............................................................................................................87
Language Settings......................................................................................................87
Location Services .......................................................................................................87
Roaming Settings .......................................................................................................88

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Roaming Guard..........................................................................................................89
Navigation Key Shortcuts............................................................................................90
Copyright Information................................................................................................................92
Index.........................................................................................................................................93

Get Started 1
Get Started
The following topics give you all the information you need to set up your phone and Sprint
service the first time.
Your Phone at a Glance
The following illustration outlines your phone’s primary external features and keys.

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Set Up Your Phone
You must first install and charge the battery to begin setting up your phone.
Insert and Charge the Battery
Follow the steps below to insert the battery and charge it.
1. Install the battery.
Hook your fingernail into the slot at the bottom of the battery cover and lift the cover
off gently.

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Insert the battery, contacts end first, and gently press into place.
Replace the cover, making sure all the locking tabs of the cover are seated with no
gaps.
Note: When you insert the battery, your phone may power on automatically.
2. Charge your battery.
Plug the USB connector into the charger/accessory jack on the lower left side of your
phone.
Plug the AC adapter 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.
3. Press to turn the phone on.
If your phone is activated, it will turn on and search for Sprint service.
If your phone is not yet activated, see Activate Your Phone for more information.
Activate Your Phone
Follow the instructions below to activate your phone if it has not already been activated.
Depending on your account or how and where you purchased your phone, it may be ready to
use or you may need to activate it on your Sprint account.
●If you purchased your phone at a Sprint Store, it is probably activated and ready to use.

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●If you received your phone in the mail and it is for a new Sprint account or a new line of
service, it is designed to activate automatically.
When you turn the phone on for the first time, you should see a Hands Free
Activation screen, which may be followed by a PRL Update screen and a Firmware
Update screen. Follow the onscreen instructions to continue.
●If you received your phone in the mail and you are activating a new phone for an existing
number on your account (you’re swapping phones), you can activate on your computer
online or directly on your phone.
Activate on your computer:
•Go to sprint.com/activate and complete the online instructions to activate your
phone.
Activate on your phone:
•Turn on your new phone. (Make sure the old one is turned off.) Your phone will
automatically attempt Hands-Free Activation.
•If an error occurs, press ACTIVATE (left softkey) to override auto-activation and
start the manual activation wizard.
•Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the activation process.
To confirm activation, make a phone call. If your phone is still not activated or you do not have
access to the Internet, contact Sprint Customer Service at 1-888-211-4727 for assistance.
Tip: Do not press while the phone is being activated. Pressing cancels the
activation process.
Note: If you are having any difficulty with activation, contact Sprint Customer Service by calling
1-888-211-4727 from any other phone.
Set Up Voicemail
You should set up your Voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated.
Always use a password to protect against unauthorized access. Your phone automatically
transfers all unanswered calls to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off.
Note: Voicemail Password –Sprint strongly recommends that you create a password when
setting up your voicemail to protect against unauthorized access. Without a password,
anyone who has access to your phone is able to access your voicemail messages.
To set up visual voicemail:
1. Press and hold in standby mode to dial your voicemail number.

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2. Follow the system prompts to:
Create your password.
Record your name announcement.
Record your greeting.
For more information about voicemail, see Voicemail.
Sprint Account Information and Help
Find out about account passwords and information about managing your account and finding
help.
Sprint Account Passwords
You will need to create passwords to protect access to your personal account information, your
voicemail account, and your data services account. As a Sprint customer, you enjoy unlimited
access to all of your information.
Account User Name and Password
If you are the account owner, you will create an account user name and password when you
sign on to sprint.com. (Click SIGN-IN and then click Sign in/Register to get started.) If you are
not the account owner (if someone else receives the bill for your Sprint service), you can get a
sub-account password at sprint.com.
Voicemail Password
You’ll create your voicemail password when you set up your voicemail. See Set Up Voicemail
for more information on your voicemail password.
Data Services Password
With your Sprint phone, you may elect to set up an optional data services password to control
access and authorize purchases.
For more information, or to change your passwords, sign on to sprint.com or call Sprint
Customer Service at 1-888-211-4727.
Manage Your Account
Manage your Sprint account from your computer, your Sprint phone, or any other phone.
Online: sprint.com
●Access your account information.
●Check your minutes used (depending on your Sprint service plan).

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●View and pay your bill.
●Enroll in Sprint online billing and automatic payment.
●Purchase accessories.
●Shop for the latest Sprint phones.
●View available Sprint service plans and options.
●Learn more about data services and other products like games, ringtones, screen savers,
and more.
From Your Sprint Phone
1. Press > My Account.
2. Select from the following options:
Account Details: View your account information.
Hear Minutes: Check the used minutes.
Hear Balance: Pay your bill.
–or –
●Press to check minute usage and account balance.
●Press to make a payment.
●Press to access a summary of your Sprint service plan or get answers
to other questions.
From Any Other Phone
●Sprint Customer Service: 1-888-211-4727.
●Business Customer Service: 1-888-788-4727.
Sprint Support Services
Sprint 411 and Sprint Operator Services let you easily access information and calling assistance
from your Sprint phone.
Sprint 411
Sprint 411 gives you access to a variety of services and information, including residential,
business, and government listings, movie listings or showtimes, driving directions, restaurant

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reservations, and major local event information. You can get up to three pieces of information
per call, and the operator can automatically connect your call at no additional charge.
There is a per-call charge to use Sprint 411, and you will be billed for airtime.
►Press .
Sprint Operator Services
Sprint Operator Services provides assistance when you place collect calls or when you place
calls billed to a local telephone calling card or third party.
►Press .
For more information or to see the latest in products and services, visit us online at sprint.com.

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Phone Basics
Your phone is packed with features that simplify your life and expand your ability to stay
connected to the people and information that are important to you. The following topics will
introduce the basic functions and features of your phone.
Your Phone’s Layout
The illustrations and descriptions below outline your phone’s basic layout.

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Key Functions
●Earpiece lets you hear the caller and automated prompts.
●Main Screen displays all the information needed to operate your phone, such as the call
status, the Contacts list, the date and time, and the signal and battery strength.
●Menu/OK Key ( ) lets you access the phone’s menus and select the highlighted
choice when navigating through a menu.
●Camera Key ( ) lets you access the Photos menu. Press and hold to activate the
camera mode and take pictures.
●Talk Key ( ) allows you to place or receive calls, answer Call Waiting, use 3-Way
Calling, or activate Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR).
●Speaker Key ( ) lets you place or receive calls in speakerphone mode, turn the
speakerphone on and off during a call, or activate Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR).
●Emergency Contacts Key ( ) lets you access your In Case of Emergency (ICE)
contacts. See ICE (In Case of Emergency) Contacts.
●Microphone allows other callers to hear you clearly when you are speaking to them.
●Softkeys ( / ) let you select softkey actions or menu items corresponding to the
bottom left and right lines on the screen.
●Navigation Key scrolls through the phone’s menu options and acts as a shortcut key in
standby mode. These keys can be reassigned to create customized shortcuts. See
Navigation Key Shortcuts.

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●Back Key ( ) deletes characters from the display in text input mode. When in a menu,
pressing it returns you to the previous menu. This key also allows you to return to the
previous screen in a data session.
●End/Power Key ( ) lets you turn the phone on or off, end a call, or cancel your
input and return to standby mode.
●Keypad lets you enter numbers, letters, and characters, and perform functions.
●Emergency Call Key ( ) lets you call 911 immediately.
●LED Indicator shows your phone’s status at a glance.
●Volume Button allows you to adjust the ringtone volume in standby mode or the voice
volume during a call.
●Outer Screen lets you monitor the phone’s status and see who is calling without
opening the phone.
●Charger/Accessory Jack allows you to connect a compatible charging cable or USB
data cable (not included).
●Speaker lets you hear the different ringtones and sounds. The speaker also lets you
hear the caller‘s voice in speakerphone mode.
●Camera Lens, as part of the built-in camera, lets you take pictures.
●Headset Jack allows you to plug in an optional headset for convenient, hands-free
conversations.
●Internal Antennas facilitate reception and transmission. To maximize performance, do
not obstruct while using the phone.
●Battery Cover Slot lets you open the battery cover to replace the battery.
CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the phone.
Turn Your Phone On and Off
The instructions below explain how to turn your phone on and off.
Turn Your Phone On
►Open the phone and press .
Turn Your Phone Off
►Open the phone and press and hold for two seconds until you see the powering-
down animation on the main screen.

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Status Bar
The status bar at the top of your phone’s display screen provides information about your
phone’s status and options. The following tables identify the symbols you’ll see on your phone’s
display screen.
Tip: To view a list of your phone’s icons and descriptions, from the main menu select
Settings > Phone Info > Icon Glossary.
Status Icons
Icon
Status
Network (full signal)
Network (no signal)
Data Service Available
Data Service Dormant
Data Service Unavailable
Network (roaming)
Bluetooth®enabled
Bluetoothvisible
Bluetoothconnected
Battery (full charge)
Battery charging (animated)
Ringtone & Vibrate
1 Beep
1 Beep & Vibrate
Ringtone Off
Vibrate All
Silence All
Location On

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Icon
Status
Location Off
TTY Mode
Alarm On
Hearing Aid
Multitasking Virtual Machine
Notification Icons
Icon
Notification
Missed Calls
New Messages
New Voicemail Messages
Urgent Messages
Multiple Alerts
Urgent Multiple Alerts
Application Alerts
Calendar
Camera Icons
Icon
Camera
Beach/Snow Mode
Scenery Mode
Mirror Image Mode
Night/Dark Mode
Self-Timer (5 Seconds)
Self-Timer (10 Seconds)
Multiple Shots

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Icon
Camera
Camera Resolution (2.0M)
Camera Resolution (1.3M)
Camera Resolution (0.3M)
Camera Resolution (0.1M)
Enter Text
You can type on your phone using various input modes.
Select a Text Input Mode
Your phone provides convenient ways to enter letters, numbers, and symbols whenever you are
prompted to enter text.
1. From a screen where you can enter text, press OPTIONS (right softkey) to change the
text mode. (If you are in the message entry screen, press OPTIONS [right softkey] >
Text Mode.)
2. Select one of the following options:
Abc to enter characters by using the alphabet mode. See Abc Mode.
T9Word to enter text using a predictive text system that reduces the number of key
presses required while entering a word.
123 to enter numeric characters.
Symbols to enter symbols.
Smileys to enter smile icons.
Emoticons to enter “emoticons.” (This is available, for example, when composing a
message or when editing a Schedule or To Do description in Calendar.)
Paste List to paste copied or cut text (if applicable).
Web Shortcuts to enter Web shortcuts (for example, www., http://, or .com).
Text Options to display the text entry options menu (if applicable). See Text Entry.
Tip: When entering text, press to change the capitalization style as Abc > ABC > abc
(ABC mode), or as T9Word > T9WORD > T9word (T9Word mode). The selected style
is displayed in the bottom-right corner of the screen, above the right softkey label (if
applicable).