Kyocera KYOCERA Hydro EDGE User manual

Kyocera Hydro EDGE
User Guide
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Table of Contents
Get Started ................................................................................................................................ 1
User Guide Notes............................................................................................................... 1
Your Phone at a Glance...................................................................................................... 1
Set Up Your Phone............................................................................................................. 2
Insert and Charge the Battery...................................................................................... 2
Set Up Voicemail................................................................................................................ 4
Getting Help........................................................................................................................ 5
Manage Your Account................................................................................................. 5
Phone Basics............................................................................................................................. 6
Your Phone’s Layout........................................................................................................... 6
Smart Sonic Receiver......................................................................................................... 8
Turn Your Phone On and Off.............................................................................................. 8
Turn Your Screen On and Off............................................................................................. 9
Touchscreen Navigation ..................................................................................................... 9
Your Home Screen............................................................................................................13
Home Screen Overview..............................................................................................13
Extended Home Screens............................................................................................14
Customize the Home Screen......................................................................................14
Launcher Screens..............................................................................................................16
Clock & Weather................................................................................................................17
Status Bar..........................................................................................................................19
Enter Text..........................................................................................................................20
Touchscreen Keyboards.............................................................................................20
Swype.........................................................................................................................21
Swype Settings...........................................................................................................24
Android Keyboard.......................................................................................................25
Android Keyboard Settings.........................................................................................28
Copy and Paste Text..................................................................................................29
Phone Calls ..............................................................................................................................31
Make Phone Calls..............................................................................................................31

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Call Using the Phone Dialpad.....................................................................................31
Call from Call Logs.....................................................................................................31
Call from Contacts......................................................................................................32
Call a Number in a Text Message...............................................................................32
Call Emergency Numbers...........................................................................................32
Call Numbers with Pauses..........................................................................................33
Call Using the Plus (+) Code.......................................................................................34
Call Using Internet Calling ..........................................................................................34
Receive Phone Calls..........................................................................................................35
Visual Voicemail ................................................................................................................35
Set Up Visual Voicemail..............................................................................................36
Review Visual Voicemail.............................................................................................36
Listen to Multiple Voicemail Messages .......................................................................38
Compose a Message..................................................................................................38
Configure Visual Voicemail Settings...........................................................................39
Change Your Main Greeting via the Voicemail Menu..................................................40
Edit the Display Name via the Voicemail Menu...........................................................40
Voicemail (Traditional).......................................................................................................40
Set Up Voicemail........................................................................................................40
Voicemail Notification .................................................................................................41
Retrieve Your Voicemail Messages ............................................................................41
Phone Call Options............................................................................................................42
In-call Options.............................................................................................................42
Caller ID .....................................................................................................................43
Call Waiting ................................................................................................................43
3-Way Calling.............................................................................................................43
Call Forwarding ..........................................................................................................44
Call Logs............................................................................................................................44
Call Settings ......................................................................................................................45
TTY Mode...................................................................................................................46
People ......................................................................................................................................48
Get Started with People.....................................................................................................48
Add a Contact....................................................................................................................50

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Save a Phone Number.......................................................................................................51
Edit a Contact....................................................................................................................51
Add a Group Contact.........................................................................................................54
Edit a Group Contact .........................................................................................................54
ICE (In Case of Emergency)..............................................................................................55
Synchronize Contacts........................................................................................................56
Share a Contact.................................................................................................................57
Accounts and Messaging..........................................................................................................58
Gmail / Google...................................................................................................................58
Create a Google Account............................................................................................58
Sign In to Your Google Account..................................................................................59
Access Gmail..............................................................................................................59
Send a Gmail Message ..............................................................................................60
Read and Reply to Gmail Messages...........................................................................60
Email .................................................................................................................................61
Add an Email Account ................................................................................................61
Add a Corporate Account............................................................................................62
Compose and Send Email..........................................................................................63
View and Reply to Email.............................................................................................63
Manage Your Email Inbox...........................................................................................64
General Email Settings...............................................................................................64
Email Account Settings...............................................................................................65
Delete an Email Account.............................................................................................66
Text Messaging and MMS .................................................................................................66
Compose Text Messages...........................................................................................66
Send a Multimedia Message (MMS)...........................................................................67
Save and Resume a Draft Message ...........................................................................69
New Messages Notification.........................................................................................69
Manage Message Conversations................................................................................69
Text and MMS Options...............................................................................................71
Social Networking Accounts...............................................................................................73
YouTube.....................................................................................................................73
Google Talk .......................................................................................................................73

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Sign In and Chat.........................................................................................................74
Manage Your Friends.................................................................................................75
Mobile Indicators ........................................................................................................76
Sign Out .....................................................................................................................76
Google Talk Settings ..................................................................................................76
Apps and Entertainment............................................................................................................78
Google Play Store App ......................................................................................................78
Find and Install an App...............................................................................................78
Create a Google Wallet Account.................................................................................79
Request a Refund for a Paid App ...............................................................................79
Open an Installed App................................................................................................80
Uninstall an App .........................................................................................................80
Get Help with Google Play..........................................................................................81
Navigation..........................................................................................................................81
Scout GPS Navigation & Traffic..................................................................................81
Google Maps..............................................................................................................83
Google Navigation......................................................................................................85
Latitude.......................................................................................................................86
Music Player......................................................................................................................89
Open the Music Library...............................................................................................89
Play Music..................................................................................................................89
Search for Music in the Music Library.........................................................................91
The Queue .................................................................................................................91
Use Playlists...............................................................................................................92
Back Up Your Downloaded Music Files......................................................................93
Mobile ID ...........................................................................................................................93
Install Your ID Pack....................................................................................................93
Switch ID Packs..........................................................................................................94
Boost Zone........................................................................................................................94
Web and Data...........................................................................................................................95
Wi-Fi..................................................................................................................................95
Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network.....................................................95
Check the Wireless Network Status............................................................................96

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Connect to a Different Wi-Fi Network..........................................................................96
Connections Optimizer.......................................................................................................96
Data Services ....................................................................................................................97
Launch a Web Connection..........................................................................................97
Data Connection Status and Indicators.......................................................................98
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)..........................................................................................98
Prepare Your Phone for VPN Connection...................................................................98
Install Security Certificates..........................................................................................98
Add a VPN Connection...............................................................................................99
Connect to or Disconnect from a VPN ........................................................................99
Browser ...........................................................................................................................100
Launch the Web Browser..........................................................................................100
Learn to Navigate the Browser .................................................................................100
Browser Menu ..........................................................................................................101
Select Text on a Web Page......................................................................................102
Go to a Specific Website...........................................................................................102
Adjust Browser Settings............................................................................................103
Create Website Settings...........................................................................................105
Reset the Browser to Default....................................................................................105
Set the Browser Home Page ....................................................................................106
Create Bookmarks....................................................................................................106
Create a New Homepage .........................................................................................107
Add Bookmarks to Your Home Screen .....................................................................107
Camera and Video..................................................................................................................108
Take Pictures...................................................................................................................108
Open or Close the Camera.......................................................................................108
Camera Viewfinder Screen.......................................................................................108
Take a Picture ..........................................................................................................109
Review Screen .........................................................................................................109
Record Videos.................................................................................................................110
Video Viewfinder Screen...........................................................................................110
Record Videos..........................................................................................................111
Camera Settings..............................................................................................................111

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Video Camera Settings....................................................................................................113
View Pictures and Videos Using Gallery..........................................................................114
Open or Close Gallery..............................................................................................114
View Pictures and Videos.........................................................................................115
Zoom In or Out on a Picture......................................................................................115
Watch Video.............................................................................................................116
Working with Pictures ......................................................................................................116
Picture Options Menu...............................................................................................116
Edit a Picture............................................................................................................116
Share Pictures and Videos...............................................................................................118
Send Pictures or Videos by Email/Gmail...................................................................118
Send Pictures or Videos by Multimedia Message .....................................................119
Send Pictures or Videos Using Bluetooth .................................................................119
Share Pictures and Videos on Google+....................................................................119
Share Pictures on Picasa..........................................................................................120
Share Videos on YouTube........................................................................................120
Tools and Calendar.................................................................................................................121
Calendar..........................................................................................................................121
Add an Event to the Calendar...................................................................................121
Invite Guests to Your Calendar Event.......................................................................122
Calendar Event Alerts...............................................................................................122
View Calendar Events ..............................................................................................123
Erase Calendar Events.............................................................................................125
Edit Calendar Events................................................................................................126
Show or Hide Calendars...........................................................................................126
Synchronize Calendars with Your Phone..................................................................126
Clock ...............................................................................................................................127
Open Clock...............................................................................................................127
Alarm........................................................................................................................127
Calculator ........................................................................................................................129
Voice Services.................................................................................................................129
Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) ......................................................................130
Text-to-Speech Settings ...........................................................................................130

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Voice Search............................................................................................................131
Eco Mode ........................................................................................................................132
Bluetooth .........................................................................................................................132
Turn Bluetooth On or Off...........................................................................................132
The Bluetooth Settings Menu....................................................................................133
Change the Device Name.........................................................................................133
Connect a Bluetooth Headset or Car Kit...................................................................133
Reconnect a Headset or Car Kit ...............................................................................134
Disconnect or Unpair from a Bluetooth Device..........................................................135
Send and Receive Information Using Bluetooth........................................................135
microSD Card..................................................................................................................137
Insert a microSD Card..............................................................................................137
Remove the microSD Card.......................................................................................137
View the microSD Card Memory...............................................................................138
Unmount the microSD Card......................................................................................138
Format the microSD Card.........................................................................................139
Use the Phone’s microSD Card as a USB Drive .......................................................139
Use the Phone’s microSD Card as a Media Device..................................................140
Update Your Phone .........................................................................................................140
Update Your PRL .....................................................................................................140
Update Your Profile ..................................................................................................140
Update Your Phone Firmware ..................................................................................140
Update Kyocera Software.........................................................................................142
Settings...................................................................................................................................143
Wi-Fi Settings ..................................................................................................................143
Bluetooth Settings............................................................................................................144
MaxiMZR Settings ...........................................................................................................144
Data Usage Settings........................................................................................................144
More Settings...................................................................................................................146
Airplane Mode ..........................................................................................................146
VPN Settings............................................................................................................146
Mobile Networks Settings .........................................................................................146
Sound Settings ................................................................................................................147

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Volumes ...................................................................................................................147
Call Ringtone and Vibrate Settings...........................................................................147
Sound System Settings ............................................................................................148
Display Settings...............................................................................................................149
Brightness ................................................................................................................149
Wallpaper.................................................................................................................149
Auto-Rotate Screen..................................................................................................150
Sleep........................................................................................................................150
Font Size..................................................................................................................150
Key Backlight............................................................................................................150
Lock Screen Weather...............................................................................................150
Screen Proximity Safety............................................................................................151
Storage Settings..............................................................................................................151
Battery Settings ...............................................................................................................152
PC Connection Settings...................................................................................................152
Apps Settings...................................................................................................................152
Location Access Settings.................................................................................................153
Security Settings..............................................................................................................153
Screen Lock..............................................................................................................153
Automatically Lock....................................................................................................155
Power Button Instantly Locks....................................................................................155
Vibrate on Touch ......................................................................................................155
Owner Information....................................................................................................156
Encryption ................................................................................................................156
Make Passwords Visible...........................................................................................156
Device Administrators...............................................................................................157
Unknown Sources.....................................................................................................157
Credential Storage....................................................................................................157
Language & Input Settings...............................................................................................158
Language Settings....................................................................................................158
Pointer Speed...........................................................................................................158
Backup & Reset Settings .................................................................................................158
Accounts Settings............................................................................................................159

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Date & Time Settings.......................................................................................................160
Accessibility Settings .......................................................................................................160
Services....................................................................................................................160
Accessibility System Settings ...................................................................................161
Developer Options Settings .............................................................................................162
Activate This Device ........................................................................................................162
About Phone....................................................................................................................162
System Update................................................................................................................162
Important Safety Information...................................................................................................163
General Precautions........................................................................................................163
Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone........................................................163
Waterproof Capability ......................................................................................................165
Using Your Phone With a Hearing Aid Device..................................................................166
Caring for the Battery.......................................................................................................167
Radio Frequency (RF) Energy .........................................................................................169
Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) for Wireless Phones..............................................169
FCC Notice...............................................................................................................170
Owner’s Record...............................................................................................................171
Manufacturer’s Warranty.........................................................................................................172
Manufacturer’s Warranty..................................................................................................172
End Users License Agreement................................................................................................174
Kyocera Communications, Inc. (“Kyocera”) End User License Agreement.......................174
Copyright Information..............................................................................................................177

Get Started 1
Get Started
The following topics give you all the information you need to set up your phone and the service
the first time.
User Guide Notes
Instructions to perform tasks in this guide may change depending on the software version on
your phone.
All screens in this guide are simulated. Actual displays may vary.
Certain mobile phone features are dependent on the capabilities and settings of Boost Mobile's
network. Additionally certain features may not be activated by Boost Mobile, and/or Boost
Mobile's network settings may limit the feature's functionality. Always contact Boost Mobile
about feature availability and functionality. All features, functionality and other specifications, as
well as the information contained in this user guide are based upon the latest available
information and are believed to be accurate at the time of printing. Kyocera Communications,
Inc. reserves the right to change or modify any information or specifications without notice or
obligation.
Your Phone at a Glance
The following illustration outlines your phone’s primary external features and buttons.

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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.
Slide the battery cover lock to the unlocked position.

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Insert your thumbnail or fingernail into the slot and lift the battery cover gently.
Insert the battery, contacts end first, and gently press the battery into place.
Replace the battery cover, making sure all the tabs are secure and there are no gaps
around the cover.
Caution: Ensure that the battery cover lock is in the unlocked position when replacing the
cover.
Slide the battery cover lock to the locked position.

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Note: When you insert the battery, your phone may power on automatically.
2. Charge your battery.
Plug the smaller end of the USB cable into the phone’s charger/accessory jack.
Plug the other end of the USB cable into the charger, and then plug the charger 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 and hold the Power button to turn the phone on.
If your phone is activated, it will turn on and search for the service.
If your phone is not yet activated, refer to your Activation Guide for more information.
Set Up Voicemail
Setting up Visual Voicemail follows many of the same procedures as setting up traditional
voicemail. You should set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is
activated. Your phone automatically transfers all unanswered calls to your voicemail, even if
your phone is in use or turned off.
Note: To set up your traditional voicemail box, see Voicemail (Traditional).
To set up Visual Voicemail:
1. Touch Home > > Voicemail. (If your screen is locked, press the Power button,
touch and hold the screen and then flick the key icon under your finger toward
Unlock to unlock the screen.)
2. Touch Personalize now and follow the system prompts to:
Create a password (part of standard voicemail).
Record your name announcement.
Record your greeting.

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Important: Voicemail Password –Boost Mobile 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.
3. When prompted to enter information, touch Dialpad to bring up the onscreen dialpad to
enter your numeric responses.
4. Once you have completed the setup process, return to the voicemail page (see step 1).
5. Touch the Welcome to Voicemail message on the screen to play a brief explanation of
the voicemail services.
Getting Help
Manage Your Account
You can go to ‘My Account’ on boostmobile.com to view your account information, recharge
your account, or to make account changes. To log into ‘My Account’, you will need your 10-digit
phone number and the Account PIN number you set up at activation. Or from your phone,
simply touch Home > > Boost Zone to access various self-service tools.
From Your Boost Phone
●Dial #225 (#BAL) to check account balance.
●Dial #233 (#ADD) to make a payment.
●Dial #611 to launch Boost Zone or call Boost Customer Care (depending on your
Settings) to get answers to other questions
From Any Other Phone
●Boost Customer Care: 1-888-BOOST-4U (1-888-266-7848).
Directory Assistance 411
Directory Assistance 411 gives you access to a variety of services and information, including
residential, business, and government listings; movie listings or show times; driving directions,
restaurant reservations and major local event information. A per-call charge and standard
airtime fee may apply depending on your plan.
►Touch Home > Phone > .

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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.
Key Functions
●Proximity Sensor/Light Sensor detects how close an object is to the surface of the
screen. This is typically used to detect when your face is pressed up against the screen,

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such as during a phone call. It also automatically turns off the keyboard backlight and
brightens the display when you are in sunlight or a bright room, and turns on the
keyboard backlight and dims the display in darker places.
●Smart Sonic Receiver (Internal) lets you hear the caller and automated prompts. See
Smart Sonic Receiver.
●Back Key lets you return to the previous screen, or close a dialog box, options
menu, the Notifications panel, or onscreen keyboard.
●Home Key returns you to the home screen. Touch and hold to open the recently-
used applications window.
●Menu Key lets you open the menus of the current screen or application.
●Touchscreen displays all the information needed to operate your phone. Use finger
gestures to navigate and interact with items on the screen.
●LED Indicator displays a phone notification, charging status, or alert.
●Headset Jack allows you to plug in an optional headset for convenient, hands-free
conversations.
●Power Button lets you turn the phone on or off or turn the screen on or off, or switch
your phone to silent mode, vibration mode, or airplane mode.
●Charger/Accessory Jack allows you to connect the micro-USB cable (included) to
charge the battery or to transfer files to and from a computer.
●Microphones transmit your voice for phone calls or record your voice or ambient
sounds for voice recordings and videos.
●Volume Button allows you to adjust the ringtone or media volume when you are not on
a call, or adjust the voice volume during a call.
●Camera Button lets you activate the camera and video camera, and take pictures and
videos.
●Speaker lets you hear the different ringtones and sounds. The speaker also lets you
hear the caller’s voice in speakerphone mode.
●Internal Antennas facilitate reception and transmission. To maximize performance, do
not obstruct while using the phone.
●Camera Lens lets you take pictures and videos.
●Camera Flash helps illuminate subjects in low-light environments when taking a picture
or recording a video.

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●microSD Card Slot (Internal) allows you to insert an optional microSD card to support
external memory.
●Battery Cover Lock turns to lock and unlock the battery cover.
CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the phone.
Smart Sonic Receiver
Smart Sonic receiver transmits sound through vibrations on your phone’s display screen. Place
your ear around the internal receiver and adjust the position of the phone to find the best
hearing point depending on the surrounding environment.
Note: Do not cover the microphones during a call. Do not apply any sheet or sticker to the
display area as it may compromise the hearing quality.
Turn Your Phone On and Off
The instructions below explain how to turn your phone on and off.
Turn Your Phone On
►Press and hold the Power button.
Turn Your Phone Off
1. Press and hold the Power button to open the phone options menu.
2. Touch Power off > OK to turn the phone off.
Your screen remains blank while your phone is off.

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Turn Your Screen On and Off
Your phone allows you to quickly turn the screen off when not in use and to turn it back on and
unlock it when you need it.
Turn the Screen Off When Not in Use
►To quickly turn the screen off, press the Power button. Pressing the Power button again
will turn on your phone screen and show the lock screen.
To save battery power, the phone automatically turns off the screen after a certain period of
time when you leave it idle. You will still be able to receive messages and calls while the
phone’s screen is off.
Note: For information on how to adjust the time before the screen turns off, see Sleep.
Turn the Screen On and Unlock It
1. To turn the screen on, press the Power button.
2. Touch and hold the screen and the key icon appears under your finger.
3. Flick toward:
Unlock to unlock the screen.
Phone to unlock the screen and open the Phone app.
Messaging to unlock the screen and open the Messaging app.
Camera to unlock the screen and open the Camera app.
You can disable the flick lock or enable a more secure one from the Settings menu. See Screen
Lock.
Touchscreen Navigation
Your phone’s touchscreen lets you control actions through a variety of touch gestures.
Warning: Do not touch with a pen or stylus. It may damage the touch screen.
Touch
Touch the screen with your finger to select or launch a menu, option, or application. A light
touch works best.

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Touch and Hold
To open the available options for an item (for example, a keyboard), touch and hold the item.
Drag
Touch and hold your finger before you start to move it. Do not release your finger until you have
reached the target position.