Kyocera C5170 User Manual
KYOCERA Hydro
User Guide
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Table of Contents
Get Started ...............................................................................................................................10
Your Device at a Glance ........................................................................................................11
Set Up Your Device ...............................................................................................................11
Complete the Setup Application.............................................................................................13
Set Up Voicemail ................................................................ ...................................................14
Visual Voicemail.................................................................................................................15
Visual Voicemail Settings ...................................................................................................15
Mobile ID ................................................................................................................................ 1
Installing Your First ID Pack ................................................................................................ 1
Switching ID Packs ............................................................................................................. 1
Getting Help ........................................................................................................................... 2
Managing Your Account ...................................................................................................... 2
411...................................................................................................................................... 2
Operator Services ............................................................................................................... 2
Device Basics ............................................................................................................................ 3
Your Device‟s Layout .............................................................................................................. 4
Key Functions ..................................................................................................................... 4
Turn Your Device On and Off ................................................................................................. 5
Turn Your Device On .......................................................................................................... 6
Turn Your Device Off .......................................................................................................... 6
Turn Your Screen On and Off ................................................................................................. 6
Turn the Screen Off When Not in Use ................................................................................. 6
Turn the Screen On and Unlock It ....................................................................................... 6
Touchscreen Navigation ......................................................................................................... 7
Touch .................................................................................................................................. 7
Touch and Hold................................................................................................................... 7
Drag .................................................................................................................................... 7
Slide or Flick ....................................................................................................................... 7
Pinch and Spread ............................................................................................................... 7
Rotate ................................................................................................................................. 8
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Your Home Screens ............................................................................................................... 8
Customize the Home Screens ............................................................................................. 9
Status Bar .............................................................................................................................10
Status Icons .......................................................................................................................10
Notification Icons ................................................................................................................11
Enter Text ..............................................................................................................................12
Touchscreen keyboard.......................................................................................................12
Entering Text Using Swype ................................................................................................12
Entering Text Using the Android Keyboard ........................................................................17
Copying and Pasting Text ..................................................................................................20
Google Account .....................................................................................................................22
Create a Google Account ...................................................................................................22
Sign In to Your Google Account .........................................................................................23
Add Account ......................................................................................................................23
General Sync Settings .......................................................................................................24
Phone .......................................................................................................................................25
Make Phone Calls .................................................................................................................25
Call Using the Phone Dialpad ............................................................................................25
Call From Recent Calls ................................................................ ......................................26
Call From People ...............................................................................................................26
Call a Number in a Text Message or Email Message .........................................................27
Call Emergency Numbers ..................................................................................................27
Call Numbers with Pauses .................................................................................................28
Call Using Plus (+) Code Dialing ........................................................................................28
Call Using the Internet Calling ............................................................................................28
Receive Phone Calls .............................................................................................................29
Answer an Incoming Call ...................................................................................................30
Mute the Ringtone ..............................................................................................................30
Reject an Incoming Call .....................................................................................................30
Reject a Call and Send a Text Message ............................................................................30
Visual Voicemail ....................................................................................................................30
Set Up Visual Voicemail .....................................................................................................31
Review Visual Voicemail ....................................................................................................32
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Listen to Multiple Voicemail Messages ...............................................................................32
Configure Visual Voicemail Options ...................................................................................32
Configure Visual Voicemail Settings ...................................................................................33
Automatically Enable the Speakerphone ............................................................................34
Change Your Main Greeting via the Voicemail Menu .........................................................34
Edit the From Name via the Voicemail Menu .....................................................................35
Voicemail (Traditional) ...........................................................................................................35
Set Up Voicemail ...............................................................................................................35
Retrieve Your Voicemail Messages....................................................................................36
Phone Call Options................................................................................................................37
Caller ID .............................................................................................................................37
Call Waiting ........................................................................................................................37
3-Way Calling ....................................................................................................................38
Call Forwarding ..................................................................................................................38
Other Call Settings .............................................................................................................38
In-Call Options ...................................................................................................................40
Call Log .................................................................................................................................41
View Recent Calls ..............................................................................................................41
Call Log Options ................................................................................................................41
Clear Call Logs ..................................................................................................................42
Device Settings .........................................................................................................................43
WIRELESS & NETWORKS Settings .....................................................................................43
Wi-Fi ..................................................................................................................................43
Bluetooth............................................................................................................................43
Data usage ........................................................................................................................43
Airplane Mode ....................................................................................................................44
Mobile Networks ................................................................................................................45
DEVICE Settings ...................................................................................................................45
Sound ................................................................................................................................45
Display ...............................................................................................................................48
Storage ..............................................................................................................................49
Battery ...............................................................................................................................49
PC Connection ...................................................................................................................49
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Apps ..................................................................................................................................50
PERSONAL Settings .............................................................................................................50
Accounts & sync ................................................................................................................51
Location services ...............................................................................................................51
Security ..............................................................................................................................51
Encrypt data .......................................................................................................................53
Language & input ...............................................................................................................55
Backup & reset ..................................................................................................................55
SYSTEM Settings ..................................................................................................................56
Date & time ........................................................................................................................56
Accessibility .......................................................................................................................57
Developer options ..............................................................................................................57
Activate this device ............................................................................................................58
About phone ......................................................................................................................58
System update ...................................................................................................................58
People ......................................................................................................................................61
Get Started with People .........................................................................................................61
Access People ...................................................................................................................61
People List Options ............................................................................................................62
Add a New People Entry .......................................................................................................62
Save a Phone Number ..........................................................................................................64
Edit a Contact ........................................................................................................................64
Add or Edit Information for a Contact .................................................................................65
Assign a Stored Picture to a Contact ..................................................................................65
Assign a New Picture to a Contact .....................................................................................65
Assign a Ringtone to a Contact ..........................................................................................66
Assign a Vibration to a Contact ..........................................................................................66
Add a Contact to Favorites .................................................................................................66
Send a Contact‟s call to Voicemail .....................................................................................67
Delete a Contact ................................................................................................................67
Synchronize Contacts ............................................................................................................67
Display Options .....................................................................................................................67
Share a Contact ....................................................................................................................68
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Messaging ................................................................................................................................69
Gmail .....................................................................................................................................69
Access Gmail ................................ ..................................................................................... 69
Send a Gmail Message ......................................................................................................70
Read and Reply to Gmail Messages ................................ ..................................................71
Email .....................................................................................................................................71
Add an Email Account (POP3 or IMAP) .............................................................................72
Add a Corporate Account ...................................................................................................72
Create Another Email Account ...........................................................................................73
Compose and Send Email .................................................................................................73
View and Reply to Email ....................................................................................................74
Manage Your Email Inbox ..................................................................................................74
Email General Settings ......................................................................................................75
Email Account Settings ................................................................................................ ......75
Delete an Email Account ....................................................................................................77
Text Messaging and MMS .....................................................................................................77
Compose Text Messages ..................................................................................................77
Send a Multimedia Message (MMS) ..................................................................................78
Save and Resume a Draft Message ...................................................................................79
New Messages Notification ................................................................................................80
Managing Message Conversations ....................................................................................80
Text and MMS Options ......................................................................................................82
Social Networking Accounts ..................................................................................................83
YouTube ................................ ............................................................................................ 83
Google Talk ...........................................................................................................................84
Signing In and Chatting ......................................................................................................84
Managing Your Friends ......................................................................................................86
Mobile Indicators ................................................................................................................86
Signing Out ........................................................................................................................87
Google Talk Settings ..........................................................................................................87
Applications and Entertainment .................................................................................................89
Google Play ...........................................................................................................................89
Find and Install an Application ...........................................................................................89
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Create a Google Wallet Account ........................................................................................91
Request a Refund for a Paid Application ............................................................................91
Open an Installed Application.............................................................................................91
Uninstall an Application ......................................................................................................92
Get Help with Google Play .................................................................................................92
Navigation .............................................................................................................................92
Google Maps .....................................................................................................................93
TeleNav GPS Navigator .....................................................................................................95
Google Navigation .............................................................................................................96
Google Latitude..................................................................................................................97
Music Player ........................................................................................................................ 100
Opening the Music Library ............................................................................................... 100
Playing Music ................................................................................................................... 100
Search for Music in the Music Library .............................................................................. 102
Using Playlists ................................................................................................................. 102
Backing Up Your Downloaded Music Files ....................................................................... 103
Boost Zone .......................................................................................................................... 104
Web and Data ......................................................................................................................... 105
Wi-Fi .................................................................................................................................... 105
Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network .......................................................... 105
Check the Wireless Network Status ................................................................................. 106
Connect to a Different Wi-Fi Network ............................................................................... 106
Data Services ...................................................................................................................... 106
Your User Name .............................................................................................................. 107
Launch a Web Connection ............................................................................................... 107
Data Connection Status and Indicators ............................................................................ 108
Browser ............................................................................................................................... 108
Learn to Navigate the Browser ......................................................................................... 109
Browser Menu .................................................................................................................. 109
Select Text on a Web Page ............................................................................................. 111
Adjust Browser Settings ................................................................................................... 111
Adjust Browser Privacy and Security Settings .................................................................. 112
Adjust Browser Accessibility Settings ............................................................................... 112
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Adjust Browser Advanced Settings .................................................................................. 113
Adjust Browser Bandwidth Management Settings ............................................................ 114
Adjust Browser Labs Settings .......................................................................................... 114
Set Search Engine ........................................................................................................... 114
Create Website Settings .................................................................................................. 114
Reset the Browser to Default ........................................................................................... 115
Set the Browser Home Page ............................................................................................ 115
Read Web Page Offline ................................................................................................... 115
Manage Bookmarks ......................................................................................................... 115
Mobile Hotspot .................................................................................................................... 116
Set Up Mobile Hotspot ..................................................................................................... 116
Connect to Mobile Hotspot ............................................................................................... 117
Configure Mobile Hotspot ................................................................................................. 117
Tethered Mode ................................................................................................................ 118
Camera and Video .................................................................................................................. 119
Take Pictures ...................................................................................................................... 119
Open the Camera ............................................................................................................ 119
Camera Viewfinder Screen .............................................................................................. 119
Review Screen ................................................................................................................. 121
Take a Picture .................................................................................................................. 121
Close the Camera ............................................................................................................ 122
Record Videos ..................................................................................................................... 122
Video Viewfinder Screen .................................................................................................. 122
Record a Video ................................................................................................................ 123
Camera/Video Settings ........................................................................................................ 123
View Pictures and Videos Using Gallery .............................................................................. 124
Open Gallery .................................................................................................................... 124
View Photos and Videos .................................................................................................. 125
Zoom In or Out on a Photo ............................................................................................... 126
Watch a Video ................................................................................................................. 126
Close Gallery ................................................................................................................... 127
Working with Photos ............................................................................................................ 127
Photo Options Menu ........................................................................................................ 127
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Edit a Photo ..................................................................................................................... 127
Rotate and Save a Photo ................................................................................................. 129
Crop a Photo .................................................................................................................... 129
Share Photos and Videos .................................................................................................... 130
Send Photos or Videos by Email/Gmail ............................................................................ 130
Send Photos or Videos by Multimedia Message .............................................................. 130
Send Photos or Videos Using Bluetooth .......................................................................... 131
Share Photos on Picasa ................................................................................................... 131
Share Videos on YouTube ............................................................................................... 131
Tools and Calendar ................................................................................................................. 133
Calendar .............................................................................................................................. 133
Add an Event to the Calendar .......................................................................................... 133
Invite Guests to Your Event.............................................................................................. 134
Event Alerts ..................................................................................................................... 135
View Events ..................................................................................................................... 136
Erase Events ................................................................................................................... 138
Show or Hide Calendars .................................................................................................. 138
Synchronize Calendars with Your Device......................................................................... 138
Clock & Alarm ...................................................................................................................... 139
Opening Clock ................................................................................................................. 139
Setting an Alarm .............................................................................................................. 139
Changing Alarm Settings ................................................................................................. 141
Calculator ............................................................................................................................ 141
Voice Service ...................................................................................................................... 141
Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) .............................................................................. 142
Text-to-speech Settings ................................................................................................... 142
Voice Search ................................................................................................................... 143
Eco Mode ............................................................................................................................ 143
Bluetooth ................................................................................................................................. 145
Turn Bluetooth On or Off ..................................................................................................... 145
The Bluetooth Menu ................................ ................................................................ ............ 145
Change the Device Name ................................................................................................ 146
Connect a Bluetooth Headset or Car Kit ................................ .............................................. 146
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Reconnect a Headset or Car Kit .......................................................................................... 147
Disconnect or Unpair From a Bluetooth Device ................................................................... 147
Send and Receive Information Using Bluetooth ................................................................... 148
Send Information From Your Device to Another Device ................................................... 148
Receive Information From Another Device ....................................................................... 149
microSD Card ......................................................................................................................... 151
Remove the microSD Card .................................................................................................. 151
Install a microSD Card ......................................................................................................... 152
View the microSD Card Memory .......................................................................................... 153
Format the microSD Card .................................................................................................... 153
Use the Device‟s microSD Card as a USB Drive ................................................................. 153
Use the Device‟s microSD Card as a Media Device ............................................................ 154
Notes ...................................................................................................................................... 155
Copyrights ............................................................................................................................... 156
Index ....................................................................................................................................... 157
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Get Started
This section gives you all the information you need to set up your device and the service
the first time.
Your Device at a Glance
Set Up Your Device
Complete the Setup Application
Set Up Voicemail
Getting Help
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Your Device at a Glance
Set Up Your Device
You must first install and charge the battery to begin setting up your device.
1. Install the battery.
Using a coin or similar flat object, turn the battery cover lock counter-clockwise
to the unlocked position ( ).
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Insert your thumb- or fingernail into the slit ( ) and then pull out the battery
cover ( ).
Insert the battery, contacts end first, and gently press into place ( ).
Make sure the locking tab of the cover are seated and then gently press the
cover. ( ).
Using a coin or similar flat object, turn the battery cover lock clockwise to the
locked position ( ).
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2. Charge your battery.
Open the cover of the charger/accessory jack.
Plug the smaller end of the micro-USB cable into the device‟s
charger/accessory jack.
Plug the other end of the USB cable into the charger, and then plug the charger
into an electrical outlet.
Note: Your device‟s battery should have enough charge for the device to turn on and find
a signal, run the setup application, set up voicemail, and make a call. You should
fully charge the battery as soon as possible.
3. Press and hold the Power button to turn your device on.
If your device is activated, it will turn on and search for service.
If your device is not yet activated, see the Activation section of your Get Started
Guide for more information.
Complete the Setup Application
Once your device has been turned on and activated, you will see a Welcome message.
You can then complete the Setup application.
1. Touch the Android icon to get started. To skip any section, touch Next or Skip.
2. Set up your GoogleTM options. Follow the instructions to complete each step.
View a tutorial: Touch Begin to see a brief tutorial on getting started.
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Set up your Google Account: Complete the steps to create or sign in to your
Google account.
Use Google Location: Touch the check marks to select your Google location
options.
Back up data: Choose whether or not to back up data with your Google
account.
3. Touch Finish setup to complete the Google setup process. You will see a Setup
accounts page.
4. Touch any of the services listed and follow the prompts to set up additional
accounts. These may include: Email, Picasa, and YouTube.
For each account you set up, you will need your account sign-in information
and passwords.
When you‟re finished adding accounts, touch Done adding accounts.
5. Touch OK to view a video tutorial, or touch Skip to finish setup and go to the
home screen.
Note: You do not need to sign up for a Google account to use your device. However, to
download applications from Google Play or to use Gmail, you must link your device
to a Google account.
Set Up Voicemail
Your device automatically transfers all unanswered calls to your voicemail, even if your
device is in use or turned off. You should set up your Voicemail and personal greeting as
soon as your device is activated. Always use a password to protect against unauthorized
access.
1. Press Home , and touch . (If your screen is locked, press the Power
button to turn on the display and then flick to unlock the screen.)
2. Touch and hold to dial your voicemail number.
3. Follow the system prompts to:
Create your password.
Record your name announcement.
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Record your greeting.
Note: Voicemail Password – Boost Mobile strongly recommends that you create a
password when setting up your voicemail to protect against unauthorized access.
Without a password, anyone who has access to your device is able to access your
voicemail messages.
Visual Voicemail
Visual voicemail gives you a quick and easy way to access your voicemail. Now you can
find exactly the message you are looking for without having to listen to every voicemail
message first. This new feature periodically goes out to your voicemail and gathers the
caller information from all of the current voicemail messages. It then compiles a list of all
the caller names and numbers along with the length of time and priority level of each
voicemail message.
Visual Voicemail Settings
► Press Home , and touch > Voicemail > Menu > Settings to display
the following options.
Personalize voicemail: to personalize the voicemail application to suit your
needs.
Notifications: to select how you want to be notified for new voicemail
messages.
Pictures: to select whether to show or hide pictures associated with Contacts
entries.
Transcription font size: to select the display font size.
Speakerphone: to select whether to enable speakerphone.
Display name: to specify the name to be attached to your voice messages.
Auto forward to email: to send a copy of new messages to an email address
you choose.
Check for update: to see if an update is available for the application software.
Help: to get help with the application.
About Voicemail: to get information about the application.
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Mobile ID
Once your device is activated, you will be prompted to install the Mobile ID pack. ID Packs are
bundles of applications, ringtones, wallpapers, settings, and more. ID Packs are installed using
an application called Mobile ID.
You can install as many as five ID Packs at any one time in addition to the default My ID Pack.
You can easily switch from one ID Pack to another without losing any applications already
installed.
Installing Your First ID Pack
Switching ID Packs
Installing Your First ID Pack
Note: Your device must be activated, your battery should be fully charged, and you should be
in a network coverage area before you install an ID Pack.
1. Press
turn on the display and then flick to unlock the screen.).
2. Touch Get New ID Packs on the Choose your ID screen.
3. Touch an ID Pack on the Mobile ID screen.
4. Read the information screen for a description of the ID Pack and touch Install.
5. Read the Terms & Conditions and touch Agree to begin the download.
6. Wait for the download to finish and the ID Pack will then begin installation automatically.
- or Touch Continue to continue using your device. When the notification icon appears, slide
the status bar down, and touch ID ready to install to complete the installation.
Home
, and touch . (If your screen is locked, press the
Power
button to
Switching ID Packs
1. Press Home , and touch .
2. Touch an ID Pack to replace your current pack.
- or Touch Get New ID Packs to install a new ID Pack and follow steps 3–6 of Installing
Your First ID Pack.
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Note: Certain features of Mobile ID are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information
about using Mobile ID, please visit boostmobile.com.
Getting Help
Managing Your Account
You can go to „My Account‟ on boostmobile.com to view your account information, recharge
your account, or to make account changes. To log into „My Account‟, you will need your 7-digit
phone number and the Account PIN number you set up at activation. Or from your phone,
simply press Home > Menu , and touch Boost Zone (insert Boost Zone icon) to
access various self-service tools.
From Your Phone
Dial #225 (#BAL) to check minute usage.
Dial #233 (#ADD) to make a payment.
Dial #611 to launch Boost Zone or call Boost Customer Care (depending on your
Settings) to get answers to other questions.
From Any Other Phone
Boost Customer Care: 1-888-BOOST-4U (1-888-266-7848).
411
You can get up to three pieces of information per call, and the operator can automatically
connect your call at no additional charge. Press Home and touch , and then touch
.
Operator Services
Operator Services provides assistance when placing collect calls or when placing calls billed to
a local telephone calling card or third party. Press Home , and touch , and then touch
.
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Device Basics
Your device 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.
Your Device‟s Layout
Turn Your Device On and Off
Turn Your Screen On and Off
Touchscreen Navigation
Your Home Screen
Status Bar
Enter Text
Google Account
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Your Device’s Layout
The illustrations and descriptions below outline your device‟s basic layout.
Key Functions
● LED Indicator shows your device‟s battery status. It also flashes for incoming calls or
pending notifications.
● Back Key ( ) returns you to the previous screen or closes the dialog box.
● Home Key ( ) returns you to the Home screen.
● Recent App Key ( ) allows you to show the Recent App screen.
● Menu Key ( ) lets you open the menus of the current screen or application.
● Microphone allows other callers to hear you clearly when you are speaking to them.
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● Display Screen displays all the information needed to operate your device. Use finger
gestures to navigate and interact with items on the screen.
● Proximity Sensor/Light Sensor automatically deactivates the touchscreen when you hold
the device near your face. This prevents you from unintentionally activating device functions
during a call. It also automatically turns off the backlight and brightens the display when you
are in sunlight or a bright room, and dims the display in darker places.
● Earpiece lets you hear the caller and automated prompts.
● Power Button lets you turn the device on or off, or turn the screen backlight on or off. This
button can be configured to end a call.
● Charger/Accessory Jack allows you to connect the micro-USB cable (included) to charge
the battery or to transfer files to and from a computer.
CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the device.
● Speaker lets you hear the different ringtones and sounds. It also lets you hear the caller‟s
voice in speakerphone mode.
● microSD Card Slot (internal) allows you to insert a microSD card to support external
memory.
Note: Your device comes with the microSD card preinstalled under the device‟s battery.
● Internal Antennas facilitate reception and transmission. To maximize performance, do not
obstruct while using the device.
● Battery Cover Lock Locks the battery cover.
● Camera Lens, as part of the built-in camera, lets you take pictures and videos.
● Camera Flash allows you to take pictures in low light conditions.
● Headphone 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 device.
● Volume Button allows you to adjust the ringtone and media volumes when you are not on a
call, or the voice volume during a call.
Turn Your Device On and Off
The instructions below explain how to turn your device on and off.
Turn Your Device On
Turn Your Device Off
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Turn Your Device On
To turn your device on, follow the step below.
► Press and hold the Power button.
Turn Your Device Off
To turn your device off, follow the steps below.
► Press and hold the Power button to open the phone options menu. Touch Power off to
turn the device off.
Your screen remains blank while your device is off.
Turn Your Screen On and Off
Your device allows you to quickly turn the screen off when not in use and to turn it back on and
unlock it when you need it.
Turn the Screen Off When Not in Use
Turn the Screen On and Unlock It
Turn the Screen Off When Not in Use
To turn your screen off, follow the step below.
► To quickly turn the screen off, press the Power button. Pressing the Power button again
will turn on your device screen and show the lock screen.
To save battery power, the device automatically turns off the screen after a certain period of
time when you leave it idle. You will still be able to receive messages and calls while the
device‟s screen is off.
Note: For information on how to adjust the time before the screen turns off, see Sleep within
Display section.
Turn the Screen On and Unlock It
1. To turn the screen on, press the Power button.
2. Flick until it turns to to unlock the screen.
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You can disable the screen lock or add a more secure one from the Settings menu.
See Screen lock within Security section.
Touchscreen Navigation
Your device‟s touchscreen lets you control actions through a variety of touch gestures.
Touch
Touch and Hold
Drag
Slide or Flick
Pinch and Spread
Rotate
Touch
Touch once with your finger to select or launch a menu, option, or application. A light touch
works best.
Warning: Do not touch with a pen or stylus. It will damage the touch screen.
Touch and Hold
To open the available options for an item (for example, a link in a Web page), simply touch and
hold the item.
Drag
Touch and hold your finger before you start to move it. Do not release your finger until you have
reached the target position.
Slide or Flick
To slide, quickly move your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen. To flick, move
your finger in lighter, quicker strokes than sliding. This finger gesture is always used in a vertical
motion, such as when scrolling through contacts or a message list.
Pinch and Spread
Pinch the screen using your thumb and forefinger to zoom out or spread the screen to zoom in
when viewing a picture or a Web page. (Move fingers inward to zoom out and outward to zoom
in.)
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Rotate
For most screens, you can automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to
landscape by turning the device sideways. When entering text, you can turn the device
sideways to bring up a bigger keyboard. See Touchscreen keyboard for more details.
Note: The Auto-rotate screen check box in Home > Menu > System settings >
Display needs to be selected for the screen orientation to automatically change.
Your Home Screens
The Home screen is the starting point for your device‟s applications, functions, and menus. You
can customize your home screen by adding shortcuts, widgets, and more. Your home screen
extends beyond the initial screen. Swipe the screen left or right to display additional screens.
Customize the Home Screens
1. Status Bar: Displays the time, notification, and device status icons. Slide down to
display the Notifications panel.
2. Shortcut: Allows users to quickly launch applications.
3. Application Launcher: Touch to display available applications and widgets on the
device.
4. Favorite Tray: Keeps icons of your favorite application. The icons in the tray remain
visible on every Home screen. You can change icons except the Application launcher
icon (center).
5. Screen Position: Allows users to know where you are among five home screens.
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6. Folder: Allows users to store multiple application icons as a group.
7. Google Search Bar: Allows users to enter text or spoken keywords for a quick search
on the device or on the Internet. Touch to enter text or touch to speak your keyword.
Customize the Home Screens
Learn how to add, move, or remove items from the home screen.
Add Application Icons or Widget to the Home Screens
1. Touch on the Favorite tray.
2. Slide the APPS and WIDGETS screens to find the item you want to add to the Home
screens.
3. Touch and hold an application or widget icon. The initial Home screen appears.
4. Pressing the application or widget icon, move your finger left or right to find the place to
add the icon. The blue frame means each of five home screens.
5. Release your finger.
Move or Remove Items on the Home Screens
► Touch and hold the item you want to move or remove from the screen.
To move the item, drag it to a new area and release it.
To remove the item, touch and hold the item until you see “X Remove” at the top of
the home screen, and then drag the item until it turns red, and then release your
finger.
Change Wallpaper
1. Touch and hold the empty area of the Home screens.
2. Select one of the following options.
Gallery: Select to use saved or captured pictures on your device. Touch to select a
picture, and crop it before setting it as wallpaper.
ID wallpapers: Select to use ID wallpapers. Select the wallpaper and touch Set
wallpaper.
Live Wallpapers: Select to use Live wallpapers. Select the wallpaper and touch Set
wallpaper.
Wallpapers: Select to use preset wallpapers. Select the wallpaper and touch Set
wallpaper.
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Icon
Description
Bluetooth® enabled
When animating, GPS is active
Wi-Fi® active (full signal)
Favorite Tray
Favorite Tray keeps five icons you usually use. The icons in the tray remain visible on every
Home screen. You can change icons except the Application launcher icon located in the center
of the tray.
To add a new icon on the Favorite Tray:
1. Remove the current icon on the tray. See Move or Remove Items on the Home Screens.
2. Touch and hold the application icon and drag it to the Favorite Tray.
3. Release your finger.
Use folders
You can combine several app icons in a folder. Drop one app icon over another on a Home
screen, and the two icons will be combined.
1. Drag one application icon over another icon.
2. Release your finger. You can see two icons piled within a folder (a black circle).
3. Tap a circle. You can see application icons within the folder.
4. Touch Unnamed Folder. The keyboard opens and you can name this folder. To
rename it, tap the name.
Status Bar
The status bar at the top of the screen provides device and service status information on the
right side and notification alerts on the left. To view notification alerts, slide the status bar down.
Status Icons
Notification Icons
Status Icons
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Vibrate
Silent
Speakerphone active
Network (full signal)
Network (no signal)
3G (data service)
Airplane mode
Alarm set
Battery (charging)
Battery (full charge)
Battery (discharged)
Icon
Description
Missed call
New email
New Gmail
New message
Event
Music application is running background
USB connection
Alarm
Downloading
Notification Icons
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Enter Text
You can type on your device using one of the available touchscreen keyboards.
Touchscreen keyboard
Entering Text Using Swype
Entering Text Using the Android Keyboard
Copying and Pasting Text
Touchscreen keyboard
Your device provides convenient ways to enter letters, numbers, and symbols whenever you are
prompted to enter text. To manually display the touchscreen keyboard, simply touch a text field
where you want to enter text. There are two ways of entering text on your device: Swype and
Android keyboard.
Note: Swype is selected as a default keyboard.
To switch the touchscreen keyboard:
1. Press Home > Menu , and touch System settings > Language & input.
2. Touch Default under KEYBOARD & INPUT METHODS.
3. Choose Swype or Android keyboard.
Entering Text Using Swype
Swype allows you to enter text by sliding your finger from letter to letter rather than touching
each key individually. To enter text, slide your finger from one letter to the next.
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Swype Keyboard Overview
Note: Key appearance may vary depending on the selected application.
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Text mode: Touch to toggle between the Alphabet keyboard and Number &
Symbol keyboard.
Swype Key: Touch and hold to access the tips or the settings of Swype.
Voice input mode: Touch to enter text using your voice.
Backspace: Touch to delete a character. Touch and hold to delete multiple
characters.
Smiley: Touch to insert a smiley. Touch and hold to view and select other
smileys.
Space: Touch to insert a space.
Enter: Touch to confirm your entry.
Shift: Touch to toggle between the uppercase, lowercase and caps lock text
input.
Tip: For tips on using Swype, touch and hold the Swype key and then select How to
Swype.
You can do the following with the Swype keyboard:
ABC Mode
In ABC mode, you can enter letters from the onscreen keyboard by sliding your finger. While in
this mode, the text mode key displays .
1. Select the ABC mode by touching . Capitalization in ABC mode can be altered by
touching .
(Unshifted) to make all letters in a word lowercase.
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