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Kyocera C5215 Sprint, Hydro Edge Sprint User's Guide

Kyocera Hydro EDGE
User Guide
©2013 Sprint. Sprint and the logo are trademarks of Sprint. KYOCERA is a registered trademark of Kyocera Corporation. Other marks are trademarks of their respective owners.
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Table of Contents

Get Started ................................................................................................................................ 1
User Guide Notes ............................................................................................................... 1
Your Phone at a Glance ...................................................................................................... 1
Set Up Your Phone ............................................................................................................. 2
Insert and Charge the Battery ...................................................................................... 2
Activate Your Phone ........................................................................................................... 4
Set Up Voicemail ................................................................................................................ 4
Sprint Account Information and Help ................................................................................... 5
Sprint Account Passwords ........................................................................................... 6
Manage Your Account ................................................................................................. 6
Sprint Support Services ............................................................................................... 7
Phone Basics ............................................................................................................................. 8
Your Phone’s Layout ........................................................................................................... 8
Smart Sonic Receiver ........................................................................................................10
Turn Your Phone On and Off .............................................................................................10
Turn Your Screen On and Off ............................................................................................11
Touchscreen Navigation ....................................................................................................11
Your Home Screen ............................................................................................................15
Home Screen Overview ..............................................................................................15
Extended Home Screens ............................................................................................16
Customize the Home Screen ......................................................................................16
Launcher Screens ..............................................................................................................18
Clock & Weather ................................ ................................................................ ................19
Status Bar ..........................................................................................................................21
Enter Text ..........................................................................................................................22
Touchscreen Keyboards .............................................................................................22
Swype .........................................................................................................................23
Swype Settings ...........................................................................................................26
Android Keyboard .......................................................................................................27
Android Keyboard Settings .........................................................................................30
Copy and Paste Text ..................................................................................................31
Phone Calls ..............................................................................................................................33
Make Phone Calls ..............................................................................................................33
Call Using the Phone Dialpad .....................................................................................33
Call from Call Logs .....................................................................................................33
Call from Contacts ......................................................................................................34
Call a Number in a Text Message ...............................................................................34
Call Emergency Numbers ...........................................................................................34
Call Numbers with Pauses ..........................................................................................35
Call Using the Plus (+) Code .......................................................................................36
Call Using Internet Calling ..........................................................................................36
Receive Phone Calls ..........................................................................................................37
Visual Voicemail ................................................................................................................37
Set Up Visual Voicemail..............................................................................................38
Review Visual Voicemail .............................................................................................38
Listen to Multiple Voicemail Messages .......................................................................40
Compose a Message ..................................................................................................40
Configure Visual Voicemail Settings ...........................................................................41
Change Your Main Greeting via the Voicemail Menu ..................................................42
Edit the Display Name via the Voicemail Menu ...........................................................42
Voicemail (Traditional) .......................................................................................................42
Set Up Voicemail ................................................................................................ ........42
Voicemail Notification .................................................................................................43
Retrieve Your Voicemail Messages ............................................................................43
Phone Call Options ............................................................................................................44
In-call Options .............................................................................................................44
Caller ID .....................................................................................................................45
Call Waiting ................................................................................................................45
3-Way Calling .............................................................................................................46
Call Forwarding ..........................................................................................................46
Call Logs ............................................................................................................................47
Call Settings ......................................................................................................................48
TTY Mode ...................................................................................................................48
People ......................................................................................................................................50
Get Started with People .....................................................................................................50
Add a Contact ....................................................................................................................52
Save a Phone Number .......................................................................................................53
Edit a Contact ....................................................................................................................53
Add a Group Contact .........................................................................................................56
Edit a Group Contact .........................................................................................................56
ICE (In Case of Emergency) ..............................................................................................57
Synchronize Contacts ........................................................................................................58
Share a Contact ................................................................ .................................................59
Accounts and Messaging ..........................................................................................................60
Gmail / Google ...................................................................................................................60
Create a Google Account ............................................................................................60
Sign In to Your Google Account ..................................................................................61
Access Gmail ..............................................................................................................61
Send a Gmail Message ..............................................................................................62
Read and Reply to Gmail Messages ...........................................................................62
Email .................................................................................................................................63
Add an Email Account ................................................................................................63
Add a Corporate Account ............................................................................................64
Compose and Send Email ..........................................................................................65
View and Reply to Email .............................................................................................65
Manage Your Email Inbox ...........................................................................................66
General Email Settings ...............................................................................................66
Email Account Settings ...............................................................................................67
Delete an Email Account.............................................................................................68
Text Messaging and MMS .................................................................................................68
Compose Text Messages ...........................................................................................68
Send a Multimedia Message (MMS) ...........................................................................69
Save and Resume a Draft Message ...........................................................................71
New Messages Notification .........................................................................................71
Manage Message Conversations ................................................................................71
Text and MMS Options ...............................................................................................73
Social Networking Accounts ...............................................................................................75
YouTube .....................................................................................................................75
Google Talk .......................................................................................................................76
Sign In and Chat .........................................................................................................76
Manage Your Friends .................................................................................................77
Mobile Indicators ........................................................................................................78
Sign Out .....................................................................................................................78
Google Talk Settings ..................................................................................................78
Apps and Entertainment ............................................................................................................80
Google Play Store App ......................................................................................................80
Find and Install an App ...............................................................................................80
Create a Google Wallet Account .................................................................................81
Request a Refund for a Paid App ...............................................................................81
Open an Installed App ................................................................................................82
Uninstall an App .........................................................................................................82
Get Help with Google Play ..........................................................................................83
Navigation ..........................................................................................................................83
Scout GPS Navigation & Traffic ..................................................................................83
Google Maps ..............................................................................................................85
Google Navigation ......................................................................................................87
Latitude .......................................................................................................................87
Music Player ......................................................................................................................91
Open the Music Library ...............................................................................................91
Play Music ..................................................................................................................91
Search for Music in the Music Library. ........................................................................93
The Queue .................................................................................................................93
Use Playlists ...............................................................................................................94
Back Up Your Downloaded Music Files ......................................................................95
Sprint ID .............................................................................................................................95
Install Your ID Pack ....................................................................................................95
Switch ID Packs ..........................................................................................................96
Sprint TV & Movies ................................................................................................ ............96
Sprint Zone ........................................................................................................................97
Web and Data ...........................................................................................................................98
Wi-Fi ..................................................................................................................................98
Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network .....................................................98
Check the Wireless Network Status ............................................................................99
Connect to a Different Wi-Fi Network ..........................................................................99
Sprint Connections Optimizer ............................................................................................99
Data Services .................................................................................................................. 100
Your User Name ....................................................................................................... 100
Launch a Web Connection ........................................................................................ 101
Data Connection Status and Indicators ..................................................................... 101
Virtual Private Networks (VPN) ........................................................................................ 101
Prepare Your Phone for VPN Connection ................................................................. 102
Install Security Certificates ........................................................................................ 102
Add a VPN Connection ............................................................................................. 102
Connect to or Disconnect from a VPN ...................................................................... 102
Browser ........................................................................................................................... 103
Launch the Web Browser.......................................................................................... 103
Learn to Navigate the Browser ................................................................................. 103
Browser Menu .......................................................................................................... 104
Select Text on a Web Page ...................................................................................... 105
Go to a Specific Website........................................................................................... 106
Adjust Browser Settings ............................................................................................ 106
Create Website Settings ........................................................................................... 108
Reset the Browser to Default .................................................................................... 109
Set the Browser Home Page .................................................................................... 109
Create Bookmarks .................................................................................................... 109
Create a New Homepage ......................................................................................... 110
Add Bookmarks to Your Home Screen ..................................................................... 110
Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot ..................................................................................................... 110
Camera and Video .................................................................................................................. 113
Take Pictures ................................................................................................................... 113
Open or Close the Camera ....................................................................................... 113
Camera Viewfinder Screen ....................................................................................... 113
Take a Picture .......................................................................................................... 114
Review Screen ......................................................................................................... 114
Record Videos ................................................................................................................. 115
Video Viewfinder Screen........................................................................................... 115
Record Videos .......................................................................................................... 116
Camera Settings .............................................................................................................. 116
Video Camera Settings .................................................................................................... 118
View Pictures and Videos Using Gallery .......................................................................... 119
Open or Close Gallery .............................................................................................. 119
View Pictures and Videos. ........................................................................................ 120
Zoom In or Out on a Picture ...................................................................................... 120
Watch Video ............................................................................................................. 121
Working with Pictures ...................................................................................................... 121
Picture Options Menu ............................................................................................... 121
Edit a Picture ............................................................................................................ 121
Share Pictures and Videos............................................................................................... 123
Send Pictures or Videos by Email/Gmail ................................................................... 123
Send Pictures or Videos by Multimedia Message ..................................................... 124
Send Pictures or Videos Using Bluetooth ................................................................. 124
Share Pictures and Videos on Google+ .................................................................... 124
Share Pictures on Picasa .......................................................................................... 125
Share Videos on YouTube ........................................................................................ 125
Tools and Calendar ................................................................................................................. 126
Calendar .......................................................................................................................... 126
Add an Event to the Calendar ................................................................................... 126
Invite Guests to Your Calendar Event ....................................................................... 127
Calendar Event Alerts ............................................................................................... 127
View Calendar Events .............................................................................................. 128
Erase Calendar Events ............................................................................................. 130
Edit Calendar Events ................................................................................................ 131
Show or Hide Calendars ........................................................................................... 131
Synchronize Calendars with Your Phone .................................................................. 131
Clock ............................................................................................................................... 132
Open Clock ............................................................................................................... 132
Alarm ........................................................................................................................ 132
Calculator ........................................................................................................................ 134
Voice Services ................................................................................................................. 134
Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) ...................................................................... 135
Text-to-Speech Settings ........................................................................................... 135
Voice Search ............................................................................................................ 136
Eco Mode ........................................................................................................................ 137
Bluetooth ......................................................................................................................... 137
Turn Bluetooth On or Off........................................................................................... 137
The Bluetooth Settings Menu .................................................................................... 138
Change the Device Name ......................................................................................... 138
Connect a Bluetooth Headset or Car Kit ................................................................... 138
Reconnect a Headset or Car Kit ............................................................................... 139
Disconnect or Unpair from a Bluetooth Device .......................................................... 140
Send and Receive Information Using Bluetooth ........................................................ 140
microSD Card .................................................................................................................. 142
Insert a microSD Card .............................................................................................. 142
Remove the microSD Card ....................................................................................... 142
View the microSD Card Memory ............................................................................... 143
Unmount the microSD Card ...................................................................................... 143
Format the microSD Card ......................................................................................... 144
Use the Phone’s microSD Card as a USB Drive ....................................................... 144
Use the Phone’s microSD Card as a Media Device .................................................. 145
Update Your Phone ......................................................................................................... 145
Update Your PRL ..................................................................................................... 145
Update Your Profile .................................................................................................. 145
Update Your Phone Firmware .................................................................................. 145
Update Kyocera Software ......................................................................................... 147
Settings ................................................................................................................................... 148
Wi-Fi Settings .................................................................................................................. 148
Bluetooth Settings ............................................................................................................ 149
MaxiMZR Settings ........................................................................................................... 149
Data Usage Settings ........................................................................................................ 149
More Settings................................................................................................................... 151
Airplane Mode .......................................................................................................... 151
VPN Settings ............................................................................................................ 151
Tethering & Portable Hotspot Settings ...................................................................... 152
Mobile Networks Settings ................................................................ ......................... 152
Roaming Settings ..................................................................................................... 152
Roaming Guard ........................................................................................................ 154
Sound Settings ................................................................................................................ 155
Volumes ................................................................................................................... 155
Call Ringtone and Vibrate Settings ........................................................................... 155
Sound System Settings ............................................................................................ 156
Display Settings ............................................................................................................... 157
Brightness ................................................................................................................ 157
Wallpaper ................................................................................................................. 157
Auto-Rotate Screen .................................................................................................. 158
Sleep ........................................................................................................................ 158
Font Size .................................................................................................................. 158
Key Backlight ............................................................................................................ 158
Lock Screen Weather ............................................................................................... 158
Screen Proximity Safety............................................................................................ 159
Storage Settings .............................................................................................................. 159
Battery Settings ............................................................................................................... 160
PC Connection Settings ................................................................................................... 160
Apps Settings................................................................................................................... 160
Location Access Settings ................................................................................................. 161
Security Settings ................................ ................................................................ .............. 161
Screen Lock.............................................................................................................. 161
Automatically Lock .................................................................................................... 163
Power Button Instantly Locks .................................................................................... 163
Vibrate on Touch ...................................................................................................... 163
Owner Information .................................................................................................... 164
Encryption ................................................................................................................ 164
Make Passwords Visible ........................................................................................... 164
Device Administrators ............................................................................................... 165
Unknown Sources..................................................................................................... 165
Credential Storage .................................................................................................... 165
Language & Input Settings ............................................................................................... 166
Language Settings .................................................................................................... 166
Pointer Speed ........................................................................................................... 166
Backup & Reset Settings ................................................................................................. 166
Accounts Settings ............................................................................................................ 167
Date & Time Settings ....................................................................................................... 168
Accessibility Settings ....................................................................................................... 168
Services .................................................................................................................... 168
Accessibility System Settings ................................................................................... 169
Developer Options Settings ............................................................................................. 170
Activate This Device ........................................................................................................ 170
About Phone .................................................................................................................... 170
System Update ................................................................................................................ 170
Copyright Information .............................................................................................................. 171

Get Started

The following topics give you all the information you need to set up your phone and Sprint 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 buttons.

Set Up Your Phone

You must first install and charge the battery to begin setting up your phone.

Insert and Charge the Battery

Follow the steps below to insert the battery and charge it.
1. Install the battery.
Slide the battery cover lock to the unlocked position.
Insert your thumbnail or fingernail into the slot and lift the battery cover gently.
Insert the battery, contacts end first, and gently press the battery into place.
Replace the battery cover, making sure all the tabs are secure and there are no gaps
Caution:
around the cover.
Ensure that the battery cover lock is in the unlocked position when replacing the
cover.
Slide the battery cover lock to the locked position.
When you insert the battery, your phone may power on automatically.
Note:
2. Charge your battery.
Plug the smaller end of the USB cable into the phone’s charger/accessory jack.
Plug the other end of the USB cable into the charger, and then plug the charger into
an electrical outlet.
Your phone’s battery should have enough charge for the phone to turn on and find a
Note:
signal, set up voicemail, and make a call. You should fully charge the battery as soon as possible.
3. Press and hold the
If your phone is activated, it will turn on and search for Sprint service. If your phone is not yet activated, see Activate Your Phone for more information.
Power
button to turn the phone on.

Activate Your Phone

Follow the instructions below to activate your phone if it has not already been activated. Depending on your account or how and where you purchased your phone, it may be ready to use or you may need to activate it on your Sprint account.
● If you purchased your phone at a Sprint Store, it is probably activated and ready to use.
● If you received your phone in the mail and it is for a new Sprint account or a new line of
service, it is designed to activate automatically. When you turn the phone on for the first time, you should see a
Activation Update
● If you received your phone in the mail and you are activating a new phone for an existing
number on your account (you’re swapping phones), you can activate on your computer
online or directly on your phone.
Activate on your computer:
• Go to sprint.com/activate and complete the online instructions to activate your phone.
Activate on your phone:
• Turn on your new phone. (Make sure the old one is turned off.) Your phone will automatically attempt Hands-Free Activation.
• If an error occurs, touch activation wizard.
• Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the activation process.
screen, which may be followed by a
screen. Follow the onscreen instructions to continue.
Activate
to override auto-activation and start the manual
PRL Update
Hands Free
screen and a
Firmware
To confirm activation, make a phone call. If your phone is still not activated or you do not have access to the Internet, contact Sprint Customer Service at
Do not press the
Tip:
button cancels the activation process.
If you are having any difficulty with activation, contact Sprint Customer Service by calling
Note:
1-888-211-4727
Power
from any other phone.
button while the phone is being activated. Pressing the
1-888-211-4727
for assistance.
Power

Set Up Voicemail

You should set up your Voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated. Always use a password to protect against unauthorized access. Your phone automatically transfers all unanswered calls to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off.
Note: Voicemail Password
setting up your voicemail to protect against unauthorized access. Without a password, anyone who has access to your phone is able to access your voicemail messages.
To set up Visual Voicemail:
– Sprint strongly recommends that you create a password when
1. Touch touch and hold the screen and then flick the key icon under your finger toward
Unlock
2. Touch
Create a password (part of standard voicemail). Record your name announcement. Record your greeting.
3. When prompted to enter information, touch enter your numeric responses.
4. Once you have completed the setup process, return to the voicemail page (see step 1).
5. Touch the the voicemail services.
To set up traditional voicemail:
Home
Personalize now
> >
to unlock the screen.)
Welcome to Voicemail
Voicemail
and follow the system prompts to:
. (If your screen is locked, press the
Dialpad
message on the screen to play a brief explanation of
to bring up the onscreen dialpad to
Power
button,
1. Touch the
icon under your finger toward
2. Touch and hold to dial your voicemail number.
3. Follow the system prompts to:
Create your password. Record your name announcement. Record your greeting.
For more information about voicemail, see Voicemail (Traditional) or Visual Voicemail.
Home
Power
>
button to turn on the display, touch and hold the screen and then flick the key
Phone
> to display the dialpad. (If your screen is locked, press
Unlock
to unlock the screen.)

Sprint Account Information and Help

Find out about account passwords and information about managing your account and finding help.

Sprint Account Passwords

You will need to create passwords to protect access to your personal account information, your voicemail account, and your data services account. As a Sprint customer, you enjoy unlimited access to all of your information.
Account User Name and Password
If you are the account owner, you will create an account user name and password when you sign on to sprint.com. (Click you are not the account owner (if someone else receives the bill for your Sprint service), you can get a sub-account password at sprint.com.
Sign in/Register
Voicemail Password
You’ll create your voicemail password when you set up your voicemail. See Set Up Voicemail for more information on your voicemail password.
Data Services Password
With your Sprint phone, you may elect to set up an optional data services password to control access and authorize purchases.
and then click
Sign up now!
to get started.) If
For more information, or to change your passwords, sign on to sprint.com or call Sprint Customer Service at
1-888-211-4727
.

Manage Your Account

Manage your Sprint account from your computer, your Sprint phone, or any other phone.
Online:
sprint.com
● Access your account information.
● Check your minutes used (depending on your Sprint service plan).
● View and pay your bill.
● Enroll in Sprint online billing and automatic payment.
● Purchase accessories.
● Shop for the latest Sprint phones.
● View available Sprint service plans and options.
● Learn more about data services and other products like games, ringtones, screen savers,
and more.
From Your Sprint Phone
1. Touch
2. Do any of the following:
Touch to check minute usage and account balance.
Touch to make a payment.
Touch to access the Sprint Zone, where you can check your account,
From Any Other Phone
Home
update your phone, watch video tutorials, or contact Sprint Customer Service.
>
Phone
> to display the dialpad.
● Sprint Customer Service:
● Business Customer Service:
1-888-211-4727
1-888-788-4727
.
.

Sprint Support Services

Sprint 411 and Sprint Operator Services let you easily access information and calling assistance from your Sprint phone.
Sprint 411
Sprint 411 gives you access to a variety of services and information, including residential, business, and government listings, movie listings or showtimes, driving directions, restaurant reservations, and major local event information. You can get up to three pieces of information per call, and the operator can automatically connect your call at no additional charge.
There is a per-call charge to use Sprint 411, and you will be billed for airtime.
► Touch
Home
.
Sprint Operator Services
>
Phone
> to display the dialpad, and then touch
Sprint Operator Services provides assistance when you place collect calls or when you place calls billed to a local telephone calling card or third party.
► Touch
For more information or to see the latest in products and services, visit us online at sprint.com.
Home
>
Phone
> to display the dialpad, and then touch .

Phone Basics

Your phone is packed with features that simplify your life and expand your ability to stay connected to the people and information that are important to you. The following topics will introduce the basic functions and features of your phone.

Your Phone’s Layout

The illustrations and descriptions below outline your phone’s basic layout.
Key Functions
●
Proximity Sensor/Light Sensor
screen. This is typically used to detect when your face is pressed up against the screen, such as during a phone call. It also automatically turns off the keyboard backlight and
detects how close an object is to the surface of the
brightens the display when you are in sunlight or a bright room, and turns on the keyboard backlight and dims the display in darker places.
●
Smart Sonic Receiver (Internal)
lets you hear the caller and automated prompts. See
Smart Sonic Receiver.
●
Back Key
lets you return to the previous screen, or close a dialog box, options
menu, the Notifications panel, or onscreen keyboard.
●
Home Key
returns you to the home screen. Touch and hold to open the recently-
used applications window.
●
Menu Key
●
Touchscreen
lets you open the menus of the current screen or application.
displays all the information needed to operate your phone. Use finger
gestures to navigate and interact with items on the screen.
●
LED Indicator
●
Headset Jack
displays a phone notification, charging status, or alert.
allows you to plug in an optional headset for convenient, hands-free
conversations.
●
Power Button
lets you turn the phone on or off or turn the screen on or off, or switch
your phone to silent mode, vibration mode, or airplane mode.
●
Charger/Accessory Jack
allows you to connect the micro-USB cable (included) to
charge the battery or to transfer files to and from a computer.
●
Microphones
transmit your voice for phone calls or record your voice or ambient
sounds for voice recordings and videos.
●
Volume Button
allows you to adjust the ringtone or media volume when you are not on
a call, or adjust the voice volume during a call.
●
Camera Button
lets you activate the camera and video camera, and take pictures and
videos.
●
Speaker
lets you hear the different ringtones and sounds. The speaker also lets you
hear the caller’s voice in speakerphone mode.
●
Internal Antennas
facilitate reception and transmission. To maximize performance, do
not obstruct while using the phone.
●
Camera Lens
●
Camera Flash
lets you take pictures and videos.
helps illuminate subjects in low-light environments when taking a picture
or recording a video.
●
microSD Card Slot (Internal)
external memory.
allows you to insert an optional microSD card to support
●
Battery Cover Lock
CAUTION!
Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the phone.
turns to lock and unlock the battery cover.

Smart Sonic Receiver

Smart Sonic receiver transmits sound through vibrations on your phone’s display screen. Place your ear around the internal receiver and adjust the position of the phone to find the best hearing point depending on the surrounding environment.
Do not cover the microphones during a call. Do not apply any sheet or sticker to the
Note:
display area as it may compromise the hearing quality.

Turn Your Phone On and Off

The instructions below explain how to turn your phone on and off.
Turn Your Phone On
► Press and hold the
Power
Turn Your Phone Off
1. Press and hold the
2. Touch
Your screen remains blank while your phone is off.
Power off
Power
> OK to turn the phone off.
button.
button to open the phone options menu.

Turn Your Screen On and Off

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

Touchscreen Navigation

Your phone’s touchscreen lets you control actions through a variety of touch gestures.
Touch
Touch the screen with your finger to select or launch a menu, option, or application. A light touch works best.
Touch and Hold
To open the available options for an item (for example, a keyboard), touch and hold the item.
Drag
Touch and hold your finger before you start to move it. Do not release your finger until you have reached the target position.
Swipe or Slide
To swipe or slide means to quickly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen.
Flick
Flicking the screen is similar to swiping, except that you need to swipe your finger in light, quick strokes.
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.)
Rotate
For most screens, you can automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to landscape by turning the phone sideways. When entering text, you can turn the phone sideways to bring up a bigger keyboard. See Touchscreen Keyboards for more details.
Note:
The
Auto-rotate screen
automatically change. Touch
Auto-rotate screen
check box needs to be selected for the screen orientation to
Home
.
>
Menu
>
System settings
>
Display
>

Your Home Screen

The home screen is the starting point for your phone’s applications, functions, and menus. You can customize your home screen by adding application icons, shortcuts, folders, widgets, and more.

Home Screen Overview

Your home screen extends beyond the initial screen. Swipe the screen left or right to display additional screens.
●
Status Bar:
display the Notifications panel.
●
Shortcut:
Displays the time, notification, and phone status icons. Slide down to
Allows users to quickly launch applications.
●
Application Launcher:
phone.
Touch to display available applications and widgets on the
●
●
●
●
Touch
Tip:
Favorites Tray:
customize these icons except the application launcher icon in the middle.
Screen Position Indicator:
each screen. The home screen icon shows the main home screen.
Folder:
as a group.
Google Search Bar:
on the phone or on the Internet. Touch to enter text or touch to speak your keyword.
Allows users to organize screen items. You can store multiple application icons
Home
Contains up to five icons and appears on every home screen. You can
Indicates which home screen is displayed. Touch to access
Allows users to enter text or spoken keywords for a quick search
to return to the main home screen from any other screen.

Extended Home Screens

In addition to the main home screen, your phone has between two to six extended home screens to provide more space for adding icons, widgets, and more. Touch drag across the screen to move from the main screen to an extended screen.
Home
and then

Customize the Home Screen

Learn how to add, move, or remove items from the home screen.
Manage Your Home Screens
You can have between three to seven home screens.
1. Lightly pinch any home screen with your thumb and index finger to display the home screen thumbnails.
– or – Touch
2. The following options are available:
Touch a thumbnail to access the home screen. Touch to add a new home screen. You can have up to seven home screens in
Touch and hold a thumbnail and drag it to rearrange the positions of the home
Touch and hold a thumbnail, drag it to “
Touch the home icon at the top of each screen to set the screen as the main home
3. Touch
Home
total.
screens. Release the thumbnail where you want to place it.
to delete the home screen. The main home screen cannot be deleted.
screen.
DONE
on the main home screen.
Remove
.
Add App Shortcuts or Widgets to the Home Screen
1. Touch on the favorites tray.
” and release it when it turns red
2. Slide the screen.
3. Touch and hold the app icon or a widget and move your finger to find the place to add it to. The blue frames which appear on the screen indicate where you might place the item.
4. Release your finger.
APPS
or
WIDGETS
screens to find the item you want to add to the home
Move or Remove Items on the Home Screen
► Touch and hold the item you want to move or remove from the home screen.
To move the item, drag it to a new area and release it. To remove the item, drag it to “
when it turns red.
Remove
” at the top of the screen and release it
Favorites Tray
The favorites tray takes up to five icons and appears on every home screen. You can replace those icons except the application launcher icon in the center of the tray.
To add a new icon to the favorites tray:
1. Remove the current icon on the tray. See Move or Remove Items on the Home Screen.
2. Touch and hold an app icon and drag it to the favorites tray.
3. Release your finger.
Use Folders
You can place several app icons in a folder. Drop an app icon over another on the home screen, and the two icons will be in the same folder.
1. Touch and hold an app icon and drag it over another on the home screen.
2. Release your finger. You can see two icons piled within a folder (a black square).
3. Touch the square. You can see the app icons within the folder.
4. Touch it, touch the name.
Unnamed Folder
. The keyboard opens and you can name the folder. To rename
Change Wallpaper
1. Touch and hold an empty area on a home screen.
2. Select one of the following options:
Gallery:
picture and crop it before setting it as wallpaper.
ID wallpapers: wallpaper
Live Wallpapers: wallpaper
Wallpapers: wallpaper.
Select to use saved or captured pictures on your phone. Touch to select a
Select to use ID wallpapers. Select the wallpaper and touch
.
Select to use Live wallpapers. Select the wallpaper and touch
.
Select to use preset wallpapers. Select the wallpaper and touch

Launcher Screens

Set
Set
Set
You can rearrange or customize the view of your launcher screens where you can find all apps on your phone.
Sort the Apps on Your Phone
1. Touch
2. Select an option:
Home
Alphabetical:
> >
Your apps are rearranged in alphabetical order.
Menu
>
Sort by…
.
Downloaded date:
Your apps are rearranged according to the downloaded date.
Custom:
Customize Your Launcher Screens for details.
Additional options are available to customize your launcher screens. See
Customize Your Launcher Screens
Firstly, select the
Your Phone.
To move the apps on the launcher screens:
1. Touch
2. Touch and hold an app, drag it to a new position and release it. To move it to another screen, drag the app to to place it.
3. Touch
To move the launcher screens:
1. Touch
2. Touch and hold a screen, drag it to a new position and release it.
Custom
Home
DONE
Home
sorting to customize your launcher screens. See Sort the Apps on
> >
Jump to another screen
.
> >
Menu
Menu
>
>
App sorting
Screen sorting
.
and release it on the screen you want
.
3. Touch
To add a launcher screen:
1. Touch
2. Touch to select the apps to be on the added screen. The selected number is displayed at the top of the screen.
3. Touch
DONE
Home
DONE
.
> >
. A new screen is added with the selected apps on it.
Menu
>
Add screen
.

Clock & Weather

Your Clock & Weather widget can display multiple time and weather information.
Retrieve the Current Location Information
1. Touch
2. Touch You will be prompted to enable the Location access settings if they are disabled.
Add location Find current location
Read the onscreen information and follow the instructions.
on the widget.
. Your current location will be displayed.
3. Touch to confirm the location.
4. Touch OK to set the location on the lock screen and widget. The location is added to the location list.
The location next to on the location list will be displayed on the widget. To
change it, touch on the top of the screen and select another location. The rest of the locations on the list will be displayed by sliding the screen sideways after
touching the widget on the home screen.
5. Touch
Home
to confirm that the selected location is displayed on the widget.
Add a Location
1. Touch – or –
Touch the weather image on the widget and then touch > .
2. Enter a location in the will be listed.
3. Follow steps 3 – 5 of Retrieve the Current Loation Information.
Add location
on the widget.
Search location
field and touch . The matching location(s)
Delete a Location
1. Touch the weather image on the widget.
2. Touch > and select the check box next to the location you want to delete.
3. Touch
DONE
.
Configure the Settings
1. Touch the weather image on the widget.
2. Touch .
3. The following options are available:
Set location:
Lock screen weather:
screen.
Temperature scale:
Set the location to be displayed on the widget.
Select the check box to display the weather on the lock
Select
Fahrenheit
or
Celsius
.
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