Kyocera payLo Brio User manual

KYOCERA Brio
User Guide
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Virgin Mobile USA, L.P. The “Virgin” name and the Virgin signature logo are registered
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Corporation.

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Table of Contents
Get Started ................................................................................................................................ 1
Your Phone at a Glance ......................................................................................................... 2
Set Up Your Phone................................................................................................................. 2
Activate Your Phone............................................................................................................... 3
Create Your Account and Pick Your Plan............................................................................ 3
Program Your Phone.......................................................................................................... 3
Account Management............................................................................................................. 4
Managing Your Account...................................................................................................... 4
Top-Up Your Account ......................................................................................................... 5
Set Up Voicemail.................................................................................................................... 5
Customer Support .................................................................................................................. 6
Directory Assistance 411........................................................................................................ 6
Phone Basics............................................................................................................................. 7
Your Phone’s Layout.............................................................................................................. 8
Key Functions..................................................................................................................... 8
Keyguard ...........................................................................................................................10
Display Screen......................................................................................................................10
Turn Your Phone On and Off.................................................................................................13
Battery and Charger..............................................................................................................13
Navigate Through the Menus ................................................................................................15
Display Your Phone Number.................................................................................................16
Enter Text..............................................................................................................................16
Enter Text With the QWERTY Keyboard............................................................................16
Select a Text Input Mode...................................................................................................17
XT9 Smart Input.................................................................................................................18
ABC Mode .........................................................................................................................19
Set Text Entry Options.......................................................................................................19
Simple Data Exchange..........................................................................................................20
Phone Calls & Settings .............................................................................................................22
Make and Answer Phone Calls..............................................................................................22

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Make Phone Calls..............................................................................................................22
Dialing Options ..................................................................................................................23
Answer Phone Calls...........................................................................................................23
Missed Call Notification......................................................................................................24
Call Emergency Numbers..................................................................................................24
In-Call Options...................................................................................................................25
End-of-Call Options............................................................................................................26
Save a Phone Number.......................................................................................................26
Find a Phone Number........................................................................................................26
Dial and Save Phone Numbers With Pauses.....................................................................26
Dial From the Contacts List................................................................................................27
Plus (+) Code Dialing.........................................................................................................27
Speed Dialing ....................................................................................................................28
Abbreviated Dialing............................................................................................................29
Voicemail...............................................................................................................................29
Set Up Voicemail ...............................................................................................................30
Voicemail Notification.........................................................................................................30
New Voicemail Message Alerts..........................................................................................30
Retrieve Your Voicemail Messages....................................................................................30
Check Voicemail Details ....................................................................................................31
Phone Call Options................................................................................................................31
Caller ID.............................................................................................................................31
Call Waiting........................................................................................................................32
3-Way Calling ....................................................................................................................32
Phone Call Settings...............................................................................................................32
Auto-Answer Mode ............................................................................................................33
Call Answer Mode..............................................................................................................33
Headset Mode ...................................................................................................................33
Airplane Mode....................................................................................................................33
TTY Use With Service........................................................................................................34
Use the Hearing Aid Device Compatibility Function ...........................................................35
Settings.....................................................................................................................................36
Display Settings.....................................................................................................................36

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Change the Graphic...........................................................................................................36
Change the Backlight Settings...........................................................................................37
Change the Clock/Calendar Display...................................................................................37
Change the Text Greeting..................................................................................................37
Change the Brightness.......................................................................................................37
Set the Notification Pop-up ................................................................................................38
Select a Picture ID.............................................................................................................38
Set Power Save Mode .......................................................................................................38
Change the Phone’s Menu Style........................................................................................38
Change the Font Size ........................................................................................................39
Change the Keypad Light Settings.....................................................................................39
Set the Display Language..................................................................................................39
Sounds Settings....................................................................................................................39
Volume Settings.................................................................................................................39
Ringtone Settings...............................................................................................................40
Alert Notification.................................................................................................................41
Silence All..........................................................................................................................42
Messaging Settings...............................................................................................................42
Add a Customized Signature..............................................................................................42
Manage Preset Messages .................................................................................................43
Set Ringtone and Vibration Types for Voicemail and Messages ........................................43
Set Clear Alerts Icon..........................................................................................................45
Set Repeated Tone............................................................................................................45
Set Emergency Alerts ........................................................................................................46
Set Long Message Reassembly.........................................................................................46
Security Settings ...................................................................................................................46
Lock Your Phone ...............................................................................................................47
Parental Controls...............................................................................................................48
Delete Phone Content........................................................................................................50
Reset Your Phone and Phone Content..............................................................................50
Security Features for Data Services...................................................................................51
History ......................................................................................................................................52
View History ..........................................................................................................................52

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Recent History List.............................................................................................................52
History Icons......................................................................................................................52
History Thread.......................................................................................................................53
History Details.......................................................................................................................53
History Options......................................................................................................................53
Make a Call From History......................................................................................................54
Save a Number From History................................................................................................54
Make a New Group Entry From History.................................................................................54
Delete History........................................................................................................................55
Contacts....................................................................................................................................56
View Contacts Entries ...........................................................................................................56
Add a New Contact................................................................................................................57
Edit a Contact........................................................................................................................57
Add a Number to a Contact...................................................................................................58
Create a Group......................................................................................................................58
Edit Groups...........................................................................................................................58
Change the Group Name or Group Icon ............................................................................59
Add Members to a Group...................................................................................................59
Remove Members From a Group.......................................................................................59
Delete a Contact/Group Entry................................................................................................59
Find Contacts Entries............................................................................................................60
Use Contacts Information in Other Applications.....................................................................60
Select a Ringtone Type for an Entry......................................................................................61
Assign a Picture to an Entry ..................................................................................................61
Secret Contacts Entries.........................................................................................................61
Display Your Phone Number While Using Contacts...............................................................62
Dial Services .........................................................................................................................62
Messaging ................................................................................................................................64
Text Messaging and Multimedia Messaging..........................................................................64
Compose Messages..........................................................................................................64
Access Messages..............................................................................................................65
Threaded Messaging .........................................................................................................65
Email.....................................................................................................................................67

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Get Started With the Email Application ..............................................................................67
Access Email.....................................................................................................................68
Calendar & Tools......................................................................................................................69
Calendar................................................................................................................................69
Add an Event to the Calendar............................................................................................69
Add a To Do List Item to the Calendar...............................................................................70
Calendar Alerts..................................................................................................................71
View Events.......................................................................................................................71
Delete Events ....................................................................................................................71
microSD Card........................................................................................................................72
Insert the microSD Card.....................................................................................................73
Remove the microSD Card ................................................................................................74
Create Folders in the microSD Card ..................................................................................74
View Memory in the microSD Card....................................................................................75
Format the microSD Card ..................................................................................................75
Back Up Your Contacts Data to the microSD Card ............................................................75
Display Your microSD Card Folders...................................................................................75
File Manager......................................................................................................................76
Digital Print Order Format (DPOF).....................................................................................77
Connect Your Phone to Your Computer.............................................................................78
Voice Services.......................................................................................................................79
Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR)................................................................................79
Manage Voice Memos .......................................................................................................82
Alarm.....................................................................................................................................84
Calculator..............................................................................................................................85
World Clock...........................................................................................................................85
Countdown Timer..................................................................................................................85
Stopwatch .............................................................................................................................86
Notepad.................................................................................................................................86
Write a Note.......................................................................................................................86
View a Note .......................................................................................................................87
Edit a Note.........................................................................................................................87
Delete Notes......................................................................................................................87

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Camera.....................................................................................................................................88
Take Pictures ........................................................................................................................88
Take a Picture....................................................................................................................88
Assign Pictures..................................................................................................................89
Camera Mode Options.......................................................................................................89
Camera Settings................................................................................................................91
Store Pictures........................................................................................................................91
Storage Options.................................................................................................................92
In Phone Folder .................................................................................................................92
On Memory Card Folder ....................................................................................................92
In Phone and On Memory Card Folder Options.................................................................92
Review Pictures in Assigned Media Folder ........................................................................93
Send Pictures From Your Phone...........................................................................................93
Send Pictures Using the Messaging Feature .....................................................................93
Send Pictures Using the Bluetooth Feature........................................................................94
Print Pictures From Your Phone............................................................................................94
Bluetooth...................................................................................................................................96
Turn Bluetooth On and Off.....................................................................................................96
Make Your Phone Discoverable ............................................................................................96
Bluetooth Menu.....................................................................................................................97
Pair Bluetooth Devices..........................................................................................................97
Trusted Devices List..............................................................................................................98
View the Trusted Devices List............................................................................................98
Trusted Devices List Menu.................................................................................................98
Send Items via Bluetooth.......................................................................................................99
Print Pictures via Bluetooth....................................................................................................99
Web and Data Services ..........................................................................................................101
Get Started With Data Services...........................................................................................101
Launch a Web Connection...............................................................................................101
Data Connection Status and Indicators............................................................................101
Learn to Navigate the Web ..............................................................................................102
Downloads ..........................................................................................................................103
Browser Menu.....................................................................................................................103

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GPS Services .........................................................................................................................107
Location Mode.....................................................................................................................107
Notes......................................................................................................................................108
Copyrights...............................................................................................................................109
Index.......................................................................................................................................110

Get Started 1
Get Started
This section gives you all the information you need to set up your phone and use your service
the first time.
Your Phone at a Glance
Set Up Your Phone
Activate Your Phone
Account Management
Set Up Voicemail
Customer Support
Directory Assistance 411

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Your Phone at a Glance
Set Up Your Phone
1. Install the battery.
Insert the battery into the battery compartment, making sure the connectors align
( ). Gently press down to secure the battery ( ).
Align the tabs of the battery cover with the slots ( ) and press the battery cover
down until it snaps into place ( ).

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2. See Charge the Battery to charge your battery.
Warning: Do not handle a damaged or leaking Li-Ion battery as you can be burned.
Note: Your phone’s battery should have enough charge for your phone to turn on and find a
signal, set up your voicemail, and make a call. You should fully charge your battery as
soon as possible.
Activate Your Phone
Find out information about activating your phone.
Create Your Account and Pick Your Plan
Program Your Phone
Create Your Account and Pick Your Plan
1. From your computer, visit virginmobileusa.com and click on Activate.
2. Choose an activation option and click Next. Then enter your zip and click Next.
3. When prompted, enter the serial number (MEID DEC) printed on the sticker located on
the back of your phone in the battery compartment and click Next.
4. Follow the remaining instructions to choose your plan and select a payment method.
5. Follow the activation instructions below after creating your account in order to be able to
start using your phone.
Program Your Phone
After completing the account set up on virginmobileusa.com, simply turn your phone on. Your
phone is designed to activate automatically.
Note: If your are swapping from another payLo phone to a new one, be sure you turn off the
old phone before swapping the serial number (MEID). Once the MEID Swap is complete,

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turn on the new phone and the programming information will be pushed automatically to
your phone.
You can also manually start the activation process by pressing > Settings/Tools >
Settings > Others > Data Settings > Update Data Profile.
If your phone was previously programmed with a different phone number, you will need to follow
these steps to program your phone:
1. On the display screen, enter ##25327#. The message “WARNING! Do you want to reset
your phone’s network settings and still retain your personal information?” will appear.
2. Press YES (left softkey). The phone will power off and then power on again and program
itself automatically.
If you experience any issues activating your phone, check to make sure you are in a network
coverage area. Power your phone off and then power it back on. The phone should program
itself automatically. If you are still experiencing issues, call Customer Care at 1-888-322-1122.
Account Management
Find out information about managing your account.
Managing Your Account
Top-Up Your Account
Managing Your Account
Manage your account from your phone or your computer.
From Your Phone
Dial *86 on your phone or press > My Account to access your Account, where you can
do any of the following things:
●Check your minutes
●Add money (Top-Up)
●Changes plans... a lot more
From Your Computer
Log in with your phone number and Account PIN at virginmobileusa.com where you can do
everything above, and more.

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Top-Up Your Account
Buy Top-Up cards at thousands of retailers. Or, make it real easy by registering your credit/debit
card or PayPal account.
Auto Top-Up
Auto Top-Up is the easiest way to keep your service working, Set it to Top-Up your account
once a month so you can keep emailing, IMing, Tweeting with Twitter, surfing, and talking. No
interruptions, no sweat. Activate Auto Top-Up and adjust your settings anytime by logging at
virginmobileusa.com.
One-time Top-Ups
From Your Phone:
Dial *729 on your phone or press > My Account > Top-Up.
From Your Computer:
If you don’t want to set Auto Top-Up, you can still log in at virginmobileusa.com whenever you
need a quick Top-Up.
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.
1. From standby mode, press and hold to dial your voicemail number.
–or –
From standby mode, press MESSAGING (left softkey) > Voicemail > Call Voicemail.
2. Follow the system prompts to:
Create your password.
Record your name announcement.
Record your greeting.
Note: Voicemail Password –It is strongly recommended 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.
For more information about using your voicemail, see Voicemail.

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Customer Support
Contact Virgin Mobile Customer Care for information about your phone, account history, call
coverage area, and specific features available to you.
●Visit http://www.virginmobileusa.com/help-support/.
●Dial *86 from your payLo phone.
●Dial 1-888-322-1122 from any phone.
For questions about the phone features, refer to the materials provided with your phone, or visit
virginmobileusa.com.
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. There is a per-call charge to use
Directory Assistance 411, and you will be billed for airtime.
●Dial 411 from your payLo phone.
For more information or to see the latest in services, visit virginmobileusa.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 topics in this section will
introduce the basic functions and features of your phone.
Tip: Phone Software Upgrades –Updates to your phone’s software may become available
from time to time. payLo will automatically upload critical updates to your phone. You
can also use the menu to check for and download updates. Press >
Settings/Tools > Tools > Update Phone > Update Firmware to search for and
download available updates.
Your Phone’s Layout
Display Screen
Turn Your Phone On and Off
Battery and Charger
Navigate Through the Menus
Display Your Phone Number
Enter Text
Simple Data Exchange

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Your Phone’s Layout
Key Functions
Keyguard
Key Functions
●Earpiece lets you hear the caller and automated prompts.
●Display 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.

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●MENU/OK Key lets you access the phone’s menus and select the highlighted choice
when navigating through a menu.
●TALK Key allows you to place or receive calls, answer Call Waiting, use 3-Way Calling,
or activate Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR).
●Text Key provides one-touch access to the phone’s messaging feature.
●Navigation Key lets you scroll through the phone’s menu options.
●Microphone allows other callers to hear you clearly when you are speaking to them.
●Speaker Key lets you place or receive calls, activate ASR in speakerphone mode, and
turn the speakerphone on or off during a call.
●QWERTY Keyboard lets you enter numbers, letters, and characters, and perform
functions using single or combined keypresses.
●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.
●Softkeys let you select softkey actions or menu items corresponding to the bottom left
and right lines on the display screen.
●LED Indicator shows your phone’s status at a glance.
●Headset Jack allows you to plug in an optional headset for convenient, hands-free
conversations.
CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the phone.
●Volume Button allows you to adjust the ringtone volume whenever your phone is turned
on or adjust the voice volume during a call.
●Speaker lets you hear the different ringtones and sounds. The speaker also lets you
hear the caller’s voice in speakerphone mode.
●Camera Button lets you access the PHOTOS menu. Press and hold to activate the
camera mode and take pictures.
●Camera Lens, as part of the built-in camera, lets you take pictures.
●microSD Card Slot (internal) lets you use a microSD™or microSDHC™memory card
to expand the memory of your phone. (The microSD cards are sold separately and are

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not included with this phone.) To gain access to the microSD card slot, you must first
remove the battery cover. (See microSD Card.)
●Charger/Accessory Jack allows you to connect a compatible charging cable or USB
data cable (not included).
CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the phone.
●Internal Antennas facilitate reception and transmission. To maximize performance, do
not obstruct while using the phone.
Keyguard
This feature enables you to lock side buttons and the QWERTY keyboard to avoid accidentally
pressing a key or a button. You can place an emergency 911 call even if keys are locked.
To lock keys and buttons from standby mode:
►Press and hold .
To unlock keys and buttons:
►Press , and then press .
Keys and buttons will be temporally unlocked when you:
Receive a call. Press to answer.
Receive an alarm or countdown notification.
Note: If you do not operate your phone when you receive a call or notification specified above,
keys and buttons will be locked again automatically.
This feature is turned on by default. If you want to turn it off, do the following:
►Press > Settings/Tools > Settings > Keyguard > Off.
Display Screen
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/Tools > Settings > Phone Info > Icon Glossary.

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Service
Icons
Description
Signal Strength –Your phone’s current signal strength. (More bars = stronger
signal.)
No Service –Your phone cannot find a usable signal.
Data Service Active –Data service is available. When active, the icon is
animated.
Data Service Dormant –Data service is currently dormant.
Data Service Unavailable –Data service is currently unavailable.
Status
Icons
Description
Battery –Your phone’s current battery charge level. (The icon to the left
shows the battery is fully charged.) The icon is animated while the battery is
charging.
Location On –Your phone’s location feature is on and available for location-
based services such as GPS.
Location Off –Your phone’s location feature is off. Your location is available
only for 911.
Silence All –Your phone’s sound is turned off.
Vibrate All –Your phone’s sound is turned off but vibrate is turned on.
Ringtone Off –Your phone’s ringtone is turned off.
1 Beep –A beep sounds when you receive an incoming call, a message, etc.
1 Beep and Vibrate –1 Beep and vibrate are set.
Ringtone and Vibrate –The ringtone volume level is set to between 1 and 8
and vibrate is turned on.
Messaging
and
AlertIcons
Description
New Messages –You have one or more new messages waiting.
New Voicemail Messages –You have one or more new voicemail messages
waiting.
New Email Messages –You have one or more new email messages waiting.

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New Urgent Messages –You have one or more new urgent messages
(including an emergency alert message, see Set Emergency Alerts) waiting.
Multiple Alerts –You have different kinds of alerts waiting.
Urgent Multiple Alerts –You have different kinds of alerts (including urgent
messages) waiting.
Application Alerts –You have alert messages from Java applications
activated in the background.
Bluetooth
Icons
Description
Visible –Your phone is discoverable by (visible to) other Bluetooth devices.
Connected –Your phone is connected to a Bluetooth device.
Enabled –Your phone’s Bluetooth feature is enabled.
Tip: The above icons will blink while your phone is communicating with a Bluetooth device.
Voice
Call
Icons
Description
Missed Call –You have one or more missed voice calls.
Bluetooth Device –A call is in progress using a Bluetooth device.
Headset –A call is in progress using an optional wired headset.
Car Kit –A call is in progress using an optional car kit device.
Camera
Icons
Description
Beach/Snow Mode –Indicates the picture mode is set to Beach/Snow.
Scenery Mode –Indicates the picture mode is set to Scenery.
Mirror Image Mode –Indicates the picture mode is set to Mirror Image.
Night/Dark Mode –Indicates the picture mode is set to Night/Dark.
Self-Timer (5 Seconds) –Indicates the self-timer is set to 5 seconds.