Kyocera Verve User manual

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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
Activation and Service 3
Create Your Account and Pick Your Plan 3
Activate Your Phone 4
Manage Your Account 4
Re-Boost 5
Additional Information 5
Set Up Voicemail 5
Phone Basics 7
Your Phone’s Layout 7
Turn Your Phone On and Off 9
Status Bar 10
Navigate Through the Menus 12
Display Your Phone Number 13
Enter Text 13
Slide-out QWERTY Keyboard 13
Select a Text Input Mode 15
XT9 Smart Input 16
Abc Mode 17
Text Entry Options 17
Copy and Paste Text 18
Phone Calls 19
Make Phone Calls 19
Call Using the Phone Keypad 19
Call from History 19
Call from Contacts 20
Call Using Your Voice 20
Call Using the Plus (+) Code 20
Call Using a Speed Dial Number 20
Call a Phone Number with Pauses 21

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Call a Phone Number in a Message 21
Call Emergency Numbers 22
Receive Phone Calls 23
End Phone Calls 24
Missed Call Notification 25
Voicemail 25
Voicemail Setup 25
Voicemail Notification 25
Retrieve Your Voicemail Messages 26
Phone Call Options 26
In-call Options 26
Caller ID 27
Call Waiting 27
3-Way Calling 28
Call Forwarding 28
Set Up Speed Dialing 29
Call Settings 30
Abbreviated Dialing 30
Call Answer Mode 30
Auto-Answer Mode 31
History 31
Contacts 33
Get Started with Contacts 33
Access Contacts 33
The Contacts List 33
Contacts List Options 33
Add a Contact 34
Save a Phone Number 35
Edit a Contact 35
Add or Edit Information for a Contact 35
Assign a Picture to a Contact 35
Assign a Ringtone to a Contact 36
Assign a Vibrate Type to a Contact 36
Delete a Contact 37
Add a Group Contact 37
Edit a Group Contact 37
Add Members to a Group 38

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Remove Members from a Group 38
Delete a Group Contact 38
ICE (In Case of Emergency) Contacts 39
ICE Contacts 39
Call the ICE Contact 39
Emergency Message 40
Personal Information 40
Secret Contacts Entries 40
Dial Services 41
Accounts and Messaging 42
Text and Multimedia Messaging 42
Send a Message 42
Access Messages 43
Threaded Messaging 43
Messaging Settings 45
Simple Data Exchange 47
Social Networking Accounts 48
Apps and Entertainment 50
Download Games, Ringtones, and More 50
Web and Data 52
Launch a Web Connection 52
Data Services General Information 52
Your User Name 52
Data Connection Status and Indicators 53
Browser 53
Learn to Navigate the Web 53
Browser Menu 54
Camera 57
Take Pictures 57
Take a Picture 57
Camera Mode Options 58
Camera Settings 59
Assign Pictures 60
Store Pictures 60
Send Pictures 61
Tools and Calendar 62
Activate This Device 62

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Alarm 62
Calendar 63
Add an Event to the Calendar 63
Add a To Do List Item to the Calendar 64
Calendar Event Alerts 64
View Calendar Events 65
Erase Calendar Events 65
Bluetooth 66
Turn Bluetooth On or Off 66
Bluetooth Settings Menu 66
Change the Device Name 67
Pair Bluetooth Devices 67
View the Trusted Devices List 67
Trusted Devices List Menu 67
Send Items via Bluetooth 68
Update Phone 69
Media Transfer 69
Voice Services 69
Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) 70
Manage Voice Memos 73
Assigned Media 75
Calculator 75
Countdown Timer 75
Stopwatch 76
World Clock 76
Settings 77
Display Settings 77
Change the Wallpaper 77
Change the Brightness 77
Change the Font Size 77
Change the Backlight Settings 78
Set the Notification Pop-up 78
Select a Picture ID 79
Power Save Mode 79
Change the Clock/Calendar Display 79
Set a Custom Greeting 79
Change the Phone’s Menu Style 80

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Volume Settings 80
Adjust the Phone’s Volume Settings 80
Silence All 80
Ringtone Settings 81
Keyguard 82
Text Entry 82
Phone Information 83
Security Settings 83
Lock Phone 84
Reset Your Phone and Phone Content 85
Delete Phone Content 85
Accessibility Settings 86
Voice Guide 86
Voice Recognition 87
TTY Mode 87
Font Size 88
Vibrate Type 88
Hearing Aid Device Compatibility 88
Screen Contrast 89
Phone Setup Options 89
Airplane Mode 89
Alerts 89
Call Setup 90
Data Settings 90
Headset Mode 91
Language Settings 92
Location Settings 92
Navigation Key Shortcuts 93
Copyright Information 94
Index 95

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

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Set Up Your Phone
You must first install and charge the battery to begin setting up your phone.
1. Install the battery.
l Insert your fingernail into the slot at the side of the battery compartment cover and lift the
cover off gently.
l Insert the battery, contacts end first, and gently press the battery into place.
l Replace the battery compartment cover, making sure all the tabs are secure and there are
no gaps around the cover.

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Note: When you insert the battery, your phone may power on automatically.
2. Charge your battery.
l Plug the USB connector into the charger/accessory jack on the lower left side of your phone.
l Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet.
Note: Your phone’s battery should have enough charge for the phone to turn on and find a signal, set
up voicemail, and make a call. You should fully charge the battery as soon as possible.
3. Press and hold to turn the phone on.
l If your phone is activated, it will turn on and search for service.
l If your phone is not yet activated, see Activation and Service for more information.
Activation and Service
Before using your phone, you must set up your service with Boost Mobile. You will need your phone’s
serial number (MEID), printed on a sticker inside the battery compartment.
Create Your Account and Pick Your Plan
Set up your Boost Mobile account.
1. From your computer, visit boostmobile.com/activate.
2. Enter your phone’s MEID and click start activation process.

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l Your phone’s MEID (serial number) is printed on the sticker located on the back of your phone
in the battery compartment. This number can also be found on the bottom panel of the
phone’s package.
3. Follow the remaining instructions to choose your plan and select a payment method.
4. Follow the activation instructions below and you’ll be able to start using your phone.
Note: You can also activate by phone by calling 1-888-BOOST-4U (1-888-266-7848) from any other
phone.
Activate Your Phone
After setting up your account on boostmobile.com, simply turn your phone on. Your phone is
designed to activate automatically. If you are swapping from another Boost Mobile phone to a new
one, be sure to turn off the old phone before swapping the serial number (MEID). Once the MEID
swap is complete, turn on the new phone and the programming information will be pushed to your
phone automatically.
You can also start the activation process manually.
n From standby mode, press > Tools > Activate This Device.
Manage Your Account
Access information about your account. You can:
n Check your minutes.
n Re-Boost® (add money to your account).
n Change plans.
n And more.
From Your Phone
n From standby mode, dial (#BAL) to check account balance.
n From standby mode, dial (#ADD) to make a payment.
n From standby mode, dial to access a summary of your service plan
to get answers to other questions.
From Your Computer
n Log in with your wireless phone number and account PIN at boostmobile.com.