Kyocera Verizon User manual

User Guide

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Table of Contents
Get Started ................................................................................................................................ 1
Your Phone at a Glance...................................................................................................... 1
Set Up Your Phone............................................................................................................. 3
Insert a SIM Card......................................................................................................... 3
Remove a SIM Card.................................................................................................... 4
Charge the Battery....................................................................................................... 5
Charge the Battery Wirelessly ..................................................................................... 5
Turn Your Phone On and Off.............................................................................................. 6
Turn Your Screen On and Off...................................................................................... 7
Setup Wizard............................................................................................................... 8
Set Up Voice Mail........................................................................................................ 8
Phone Basics............................................................................................................................10
Smart Sonic Capability.......................................................................................................10
Touchscreen Navigation....................................................................................................10
Your Home Screen ............................................................................................................12
Home Screen Overview..............................................................................................12
Extended Home Screens............................................................................................13
Manage the Home Screens........................................................................................13
Dura Grid...........................................................................................................................16
Launcher Screens..............................................................................................................17
Status Bar..........................................................................................................................18
Notifications Panel......................................................................................................18
Quick Settings ............................................................................................................18
Enter Text..........................................................................................................................19
Touchscreen Keyboards.............................................................................................19
Swype.........................................................................................................................19
Google Keyboard........................................................................................................23
Google Voice Typing ..................................................................................................26
Copy and Paste Text..................................................................................................26

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Phone Calls ..............................................................................................................................28
Make Phone Calls..............................................................................................................28
Call Using the Phone Dialpad.....................................................................................28
Call from Recent Calls................................................................................................29
Call from Contacts......................................................................................................29
Call Using a Speed Dial Number ................................................................................29
Call Emergency Numbers...........................................................................................29
Call Numbers with Pauses..........................................................................................30
Call Using the Plus (+) Code.......................................................................................31
Receive Phone Calls..........................................................................................................31
Voice Mail..........................................................................................................................32
Review Voice Mail ......................................................................................................32
Compose and Send a Voice Message........................................................................33
Configure Voice Mail Settings.....................................................................................33
Voice Mail (Traditional)......................................................................................................34
Set Up Voice Mail.......................................................................................................34
Voice Mail Notification ................................................................................................34
Retrieve Your Voice Mail Messages...........................................................................34
Phone Call Options............................................................................................................34
In-call Options.............................................................................................................35
Caller Name ID...........................................................................................................35
Call Waiting ................................................................................................................36
3-Way Calling.............................................................................................................36
Call Forwarding ..........................................................................................................37
Set Up Speed Dialing.........................................................................................................37
Recent Calls ......................................................................................................................38
Call Settings ......................................................................................................................39
Assisted Dialing..........................................................................................................39
Phone Ringtone..........................................................................................................39
Vibrate When Ringing.................................................................................................40
Incoming Call..............................................................................................................40
Voice Mail Settings.....................................................................................................40
Dial Pad Touch Tones................................................................................................40

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Quick Responses........................................................................................................40
Auto-retry....................................................................................................................41
TTY Mode...................................................................................................................41
Voice Privacy..............................................................................................................42
DTMF Tones...............................................................................................................42
Auto Answer on Headset............................................................................................42
Contacts....................................................................................................................................43
Contacts List......................................................................................................................43
Add a Contact....................................................................................................................44
Save a Phone Number.......................................................................................................45
Edit a Contact....................................................................................................................45
Add a Group Contact.........................................................................................................48
Edit a Group Contact .........................................................................................................49
ICE (In Case of Emergency)..............................................................................................49
Synchronize Contacts........................................................................................................50
Share a Contact.................................................................................................................50
Accounts and Messaging..........................................................................................................52
Gmail / Google...................................................................................................................52
Create a Google Account............................................................................................52
Sign In to Your Google Account..................................................................................53
Access Gmail..............................................................................................................53
Send a Gmail Message ..............................................................................................54
Read and Reply to Gmail Messages...........................................................................54
Email .................................................................................................................................55
Add an Email Account ................................................................................................55
Add a Corporate Account............................................................................................55
Send an Email Message.............................................................................................56
View and Reply to Email.............................................................................................57
Manage Your Email Inbox...........................................................................................58
General Email Settings...............................................................................................58
Email Account Settings...............................................................................................59
Message+..........................................................................................................................60
Send a Message.........................................................................................................60

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Save and Resume a Draft Message...........................................................................61
Social Networking Accounts...............................................................................................61
YouTube.....................................................................................................................62
Apps and Entertainment............................................................................................................63
Google Play Store App ......................................................................................................63
Find and Install an App...............................................................................................63
Create a Google Wallet Account.................................................................................64
Google Play Store Options .........................................................................................64
Request a Refund for a Paid App ...............................................................................65
Open an Installed App................................................................................................65
Uninstall an App .........................................................................................................66
Navigation..........................................................................................................................66
Google Maps..............................................................................................................66
Music.................................................................................................................................68
Music Player...............................................................................................................68
Play Music..................................................................................................................71
Back Up Your Downloaded Music Files......................................................................72
Web and Data...........................................................................................................................73
Wi-Fi..................................................................................................................................73
Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network......................................................73
Check the Wireless Network Status............................................................................74
Connect to a Different Wi-Fi Network..........................................................................74
The Wi-Fi Settings Menu ............................................................................................74
Data Services ....................................................................................................................75
Launch a Web Connection..........................................................................................76
Data Connection Status and Indicators.......................................................................76
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)..........................................................................................77
Prepare Your Phone for VPN Connection...................................................................77
Install Security Certificates..........................................................................................77
Add a VPN Connection...............................................................................................77
Connect to or Disconnect from a VPN ........................................................................78
Browser .............................................................................................................................78
Launch Chrome..........................................................................................................78

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Learn to Navigate Chrome..........................................................................................78
Chrome Menu.............................................................................................................80
Select Text on a Web Page........................................................................................81
Adjust Chrome Settings..............................................................................................81
Manage Bookmarks....................................................................................................83
Mobile Hotspot............................................................................................................84
Tethering....................................................................................................................85
Camera and Camcorder............................................................................................................86
Use the Camera App.........................................................................................................86
Open or Close the Camera App..................................................................................86
Viewfinder Screen.......................................................................................................86
Take a Picture or Record a Video...............................................................................87
Review Screen ...........................................................................................................88
Camera and Camcorder Settings.......................................................................................89
View Pictures and Videos Using Gallery............................................................................91
Open or Close Gallery................................................................................................91
View Pictures and Videos...........................................................................................92
Zoom In or Out on a Picture........................................................................................92
Work with Pictures.............................................................................................................92
Picture Options Menu.................................................................................................92
Edit a Picture..............................................................................................................93
Share Pictures and Videos.................................................................................................94
Send Pictures or Videos by Email/Gmail.....................................................................94
Send Pictures or Videos by Message+.......................................................................95
Send Pictures or Videos Using Bluetooth ...................................................................95
Share Pictures and Videos on Google+......................................................................95
Share Pictures on Picasa............................................................................................96
Share Videos on YouTube..........................................................................................96
Tools and Calendar...................................................................................................................97
Calendar............................................................................................................................97
Add an Event to the Calendar.....................................................................................97
Invite Guests to Your Calendar Event (Google Account Only) ....................................98
Calendar Event Alerts.................................................................................................99

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View Calendar Events ..............................................................................................100
Edit Calendar Events................................................................................................100
Erase Calendar Events.............................................................................................101
Show or Hide Calendars...........................................................................................101
Synchronize Calendars with Your Phone..................................................................101
Clock ...............................................................................................................................102
Desk Clock ...............................................................................................................102
Alarm........................................................................................................................103
Timer........................................................................................................................104
Stopwatch.................................................................................................................105
Calculator ........................................................................................................................105
Flashlight.........................................................................................................................105
Sound Recorder...............................................................................................................106
Voice Services.................................................................................................................107
Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) ......................................................................107
Text-to-Speech.........................................................................................................108
Voice Search............................................................................................................108
Eco Mode ........................................................................................................................109
Bluetooth .........................................................................................................................109
Turn Bluetooth On or Off...........................................................................................109
The Bluetooth Settings Menu....................................................................................110
Change the Phone Name .........................................................................................110
Connect a Bluetooth Headset or Car Kit...................................................................110
Reconnect a Headset or Car Kit ...............................................................................111
Disconnect or Unpair from a Bluetooth Device..........................................................112
Send and Receive Information Using Bluetooth........................................................112
Supported Bluetooth Profiles ....................................................................................114
Near Field Communication (NFC) Technology.................................................................114
Turn NFC On or Off..................................................................................................115
Android Beam...........................................................................................................115
microSD Card..................................................................................................................116
Insert or Remove a microSD Card............................................................................116
View the microSD Card Memory...............................................................................118

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Format the microSD Card.........................................................................................118
Unmount the microSD Card......................................................................................118
Use the Phone’s microSD Card as a Media Device ..................................................118
File Manager....................................................................................................................119
Supported Formats...................................................................................................120
Update Your Phone .........................................................................................................120
Settings...................................................................................................................................122
Airplane Mode..................................................................................................................122
Wi-Fi Settings ..................................................................................................................122
Bluetooth Settings............................................................................................................122
Data Usage Settings........................................................................................................122
MaxiMZR Settings ...........................................................................................................124
Other Wireless and Networks Settings.............................................................................124
Default SMS App......................................................................................................125
NFC Settings............................................................................................................125
Android Beam...........................................................................................................125
Tethering & Mobile Hotspot Settings.........................................................................125
VPN Settings............................................................................................................125
Mobile Networks Settings .........................................................................................125
Roaming Settings .....................................................................................................126
Emergency Alerts .....................................................................................................128
Sound Settings ................................................................................................................129
Volumes ...................................................................................................................129
Phone Ringtone........................................................................................................129
Vibrate Pattern..........................................................................................................130
Vibrate When Ringing...............................................................................................130
Persistent Alerts .......................................................................................................130
Default Notification Sound ........................................................................................130
Dial Pad Touch Tones..............................................................................................131
Touch Sounds ..........................................................................................................131
Screen Lock Sound ..................................................................................................131
Vibrate on Touch......................................................................................................131
Hearing Aid...............................................................................................................131

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Roaming Tone..........................................................................................................131
Emergency Tone......................................................................................................131
SD Card Notifications ...............................................................................................132
Battery Charged Tone ..............................................................................................132
NFC Sound in Call....................................................................................................132
Display Settings...............................................................................................................132
Brightness ................................................................................................................132
Wallpaper.................................................................................................................132
Auto-Rotate Screen..................................................................................................133
Sleep........................................................................................................................133
Daydream.................................................................................................................133
Font Size..................................................................................................................134
Key Backlight............................................................................................................134
Display Battery Percentage ......................................................................................134
Wireless Display.......................................................................................................134
Programmable Key..........................................................................................................134
Storage Settings..............................................................................................................135
Your Phone's Memory..............................................................................................135
SD Card....................................................................................................................135
USB Storage.............................................................................................................135
Battery Settings ...............................................................................................................136
Connectivity Settings .......................................................................................................136
Application Manager........................................................................................................137
Tap & Pay........................................................................................................................137
Location Services Settings...............................................................................................137
Lock Screen Settings.......................................................................................................138
Screen Lock..............................................................................................................138
Improve Face Matching............................................................................................140
Liveness Check........................................................................................................141
Make Pattern Visible.................................................................................................141
Automatically Lock....................................................................................................141
Power Button Instantly Locks....................................................................................141
Local Wipe................................................................................................................141

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Enable Widgets ........................................................................................................141
Owner Information....................................................................................................142
Security Settings..............................................................................................................142
Encryption ................................................................................................................142
Set Up SIM Card Lock..............................................................................................143
Make Passwords Visible...........................................................................................143
Device Administrators...............................................................................................144
Unknown Sources.....................................................................................................144
Verify Apps...............................................................................................................144
Credential Storage....................................................................................................144
Language & Input Settings...............................................................................................145
Language Settings....................................................................................................145
Spell Checker...........................................................................................................145
Personal Dictionary...................................................................................................145
Default Text Input .....................................................................................................146
Google Keyboard Settings........................................................................................146
Swype Keyboard Settings.........................................................................................147
Google Voice Typing Settings...................................................................................148
Voice Search Settings ..............................................................................................149
Text-to-Speech Settings ...........................................................................................149
Pointer Speed...........................................................................................................149
Backup & Reset Settings .................................................................................................149
Backup and Restore.................................................................................................150
Factory Data Reset...................................................................................................150
Reset Settings..........................................................................................................150
Accounts Settings............................................................................................................151
Date & Time Settings.......................................................................................................151
Accessibility Settings .......................................................................................................152
Services....................................................................................................................152
System .....................................................................................................................152
Printing ............................................................................................................................154
About Phone....................................................................................................................154
System Updates ..............................................................................................................154

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Notes......................................................................................................................................155
Copyright & Trademarks.........................................................................................................156

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Get Started
The following topics give you all the information you need to set up your phone and Verizon
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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Key Functions
●LED Indicator displays a phone notification, charging status, or alert.
●Front Camera takes pictures and records videos while facing the screen, and allows
you to video conference.
●Proximity/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, such as
during a phone call.
●Touchscreen displays all the information needed to operate your phone. Use finger
gestures to navigate and interact with items on the screen.
●Home Key returns you to the Home screen. Press and hold to open the Google search
app.
●Back Key lets you return to the previous screen, or close a dialog box, options menu,
the Notifications panel, or onscreen keyboard.
●Recent Apps Key displays the list of apps you have recently accessed.
●Speakers let you hear different ringtones and sounds. The speakers also let you hear
the caller’s voice in speakerphone mode.
●Primary Microphone transmits your voice for phone calls and is used for voice-
activated functions. It is disabled in speakerphone mode.
●Secondary Microphone suppresses background noise improving audio quality for the
other party during voice calls. In speakerphone mode, it is used as a main microphone.
●Power/Lock Key lets you turn the phone on or off or turn the screen on or off, restart the
phone, or switch your phone to silent mode, vibration mode, or Airplane Mode.
●Speaker Key lets you place or receive calls in speakerphone mode or turn the
speakerphone on and off during a call.
●Audio Jack allows you to plug in an optional headset for convenient, hands-free
conversations or for listening to music.
●USB/Charging Port allows you to connect the phone and the USB cable for use with
the charger adapter, or other compatible accessories.
CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the phone.
●Volume Key allows you to adjust the ringtone or media volume when you are not on a
call, or adjust the voice volume during a call.
●Programmable Key allows you to assign your favorite behavior to it.

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●microSD Card/SIM Card Slots take a SIM card and a microSD card.
Note: microSD card is sold separately.
●Camera Key lets you activate the camera and camcorder.
●Back Camera lets you take pictures and videos.
●Camera Flash helps illuminate subjects in low-light environments when taking a picture
or recording a video. It can also work as an LED flashlight. See Flashlight on page 105.
Set Up Your Phone
You need to insert a SIM card to your phone and charge the battery to begin setting up your
phone.
Note: A SIM card is inserted into your phone by default.
Insert a SIM Card
If not already inserted, follow the instructions below to insert your SIM card.
1. Locate and open the cover to the microSD card/SIM card slots on the side of the phone.
2. Carefully slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot on the right and close the cover.
3. Press around the edges of the cover to the microSD card/SIM card slots to ensure that it
is securely closed.
Warning: Be sure all ports and covers are properly sealed to maintain the phone's
waterproof capability.

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Remove a SIM Card
You can remove the SIM card to use with other compatible phones.
1. Turn off your phone.
2. Locate and open the cover to the microSD card/SIM card slots on the side of the phone.
3. Push the SIM card gently with your finger. The card rejects itself. Pull out the card from
the slot and close the cover.
4. Press around the edges of the cover to the microSD card/SIM card slots to ensure that it
is securely closed.
Warning: Be sure all ports and covers are properly sealed to maintain the phone's
waterproof capability.

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Charge the Battery
Fully charge the battery before powering on the phone.
Important: Unplug the charger from the electrical outlet when not in use to reduce the
environmental impact of charging.
1. Open the cover to the USB/charging port on the bottom of the phone.
2. Plug the smaller end of the USB cable into the phone’s USB/data port.
3. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the charger, and then plug the charger into an
electrical outlet. Be sure to use the charger that came with your phone.
4. When charging is complete, remove the cable from the port and close the cover. Press
around the edges of the cover to ensure that it is securely closed.
Warning: Be sure all ports and covers are properly sealed to maintain the phone's
waterproof capability.
Charge the Battery Wirelessly
Your phone supports Qi and works with Qi-enabled chargers. Follow the steps below to charge
the battery using a wireless charger.
1. Locate the charging area on your wireless charger by referring to the charger
documentation.
2. Place your phone in contact with the charger, ensuring that the charging area of your
phone touches the charging area of your wireless charger.

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Before starting wireless charging, please note the following:
●If the charging areas are not touching, the charging results will be poor.
●Make sure there is nothing between your phone and wireless charger.
●Your phone may become hot while charging the battery.
●If charging doesn’t start after positioning your phone correctly, please use the charger
that came with your phone.
For more information on wireless charging, see your wireless charger documentation.
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/Lock key until the screen lights up.
Turn Your Phone Off
1. Press and hold the Power/Lock key until the phone options are displayed.
2. Tap Power off > OK to turn the phone off.
Restart Your Phone
1. Press and hold the Power/Lock key until the phone options are displayed.
2. Tap Restart > OK to restart the phone.

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Hard Restart
►Press and hold the Power/Lock key for about ten seconds. The phone shuts down and
automatically starts up.
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 when
you need it.
Turn the Screen Off When Not in Use
►To quickly turn the screen off, press the Power/Lock key. Pressing the Power/Lock key
again or receiving an incoming call will turn on your phone screen.
To save battery power, the phone screen automatically turns off after a certain period of time
when left idle. You will still be able to receive messages and calls while the phone screen is off.
Note: For information on how to adjust the time before the screen turns off, see Sleep on page
133.
Turn the Screen On and Start with Swipe
1. To turn the screen on, press the Power/Lock key. The below screen appears by default.
Note: To set up a screen lock for security, see Lock Screen Settings on page 138.
2. On the screen, swipe toward:

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Start to access the Home screen or the screen displayed before it was turned off.
Camera to launch the Camera app.
Phone to launch the Phone app.
Setup Wizard
Your phone has the Setup Wizard to set up your phone quickly and easily. When you turn on
your phone for the first time, the Setup Wizard starts automatically.
The Setup Wizard consists of the following sections:
●Selecting your language
●Setting up Verizon Cloud
●Setting up your Email
●Setting your Google Account
Follow the onscreen instructions to quickly set up your phone.
Selecting Your Language
►Select your language from English, Español, Tiếng việt, 한국어, 中文(簡体), or 中文(繁
體)and tap Next.
Setting Up Verizon Cloud
Set up Verizon Cloud to sync and save your important contacts, photos, videos, music,
documents, etc. Follow the instructions onscreen.
Setting Up Your Email
Choose the type of email accounts you want to set up and configure them. Follow the
instructions onscreen.
Setting Your Google Account
To use certain Google applications, you need to add a Google Account. Follow the instructions
onscreen. See Gmail / Google on page 52.
Set Up Voice Mail
Your phone comes with the Voice Mail application. Voice Mail allows you to manage your Voice
Mail directly from your phone rather than calling in to your Voice Mail. Voice Mail displays a list
of your messages and allows you to choose which message(s) to listen or delete. You can also
choose the traditional Voice Mail service. See Voice Mail on page 32 and Voice Mail
(Traditional) on page 34.

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Note: Voice Mail is a subscription based service.
Set Up Voice Mail
1. From the Home screen, tap > Voice Mail.
2. Read the message and tap Continue.
3. Terms & Conditions may appear. Read it and tap Accept, if you agree to it.
4. Tap Continue and follow the onscreen instructions for setting language, password,
greetings, etc.
Set Up Traditional Voice Mail
1. From the Home screen, tap Phone > Dialpad.
2. Touch and hold 1or dial *86 and then tap Call.
3. When you hear the greeting, tap #to interrupt, and follow the prompts.