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Kyocera DuraForce US Cellular User's Guide

KYOCERA DuraForce
User Guide

Table of Contents

Get Started ................................................................................................................................ 1
Your Phone at a Glance ...................................................................................................... 1
Set Up Your Phone ............................................................................................................. 3
Insert a SIM Card......................................................................................................... 3
Remove a SIM Card .................................................................................................... 4
Charge the Battery ....................................................................................................... 5
Charge the Battery Wirelessly ..................................................................................... 5
Turn Your Phone On and Off .............................................................................................. 6
Turn Your Screen On and Off ............................................................................................. 7
Setup Wizard ...................................................................................................................... 7
Set Up Voicemail ................................................................................................................ 7
Phone Basics ............................................................................................................................. 9
Smart Sonic Capability ........................................................................................................ 9
Touchscreen Navigation ..................................................................................................... 9
Your Home Screen ............................................................................................................11
Home Screen Overview ..............................................................................................11
Extended Home Screens ............................................................................................12
Manage the Home Screens ........................................................................................12
Clock & Weather ................................................................................................................15
Dura Grid ...........................................................................................................................16
Launcher Screens ..............................................................................................................16
Status Bar ..........................................................................................................................17
Notifications Panel ......................................................................................................18
Quick Settings ............................................................................................................19
Enter Text ..........................................................................................................................20
Google Keyboard ........................................................................................................20
Google Voice Typing ..................................................................................................22
Copy and Paste Text ..................................................................................................23
Phone Calls ..............................................................................................................................24
Make Phone Calls ..............................................................................................................24
Call Using the Phone Dialpad .....................................................................................24
Call from Recent Calls ................................................................................................25
Call from Contacts ......................................................................................................25
Call Using a Speed Dial Number ................................................................................25
Call Emergency Numbers ...........................................................................................25
Call Numbers with Pauses ..........................................................................................26
Call Using the Plus (+) Code .......................................................................................26
Call Using Internet Callin g ..........................................................................................27
Receive Phone Calls ..........................................................................................................27
Voicemail ...........................................................................................................................28
Set Up Voicemail ........................................................................................................28
Voicemail Notification .................................................................................................28
Retrieve Your Voicemail Messages ............................................................................29
Phone Call Options ............................................................................................................29
In-call Options .............................................................................................................29
Caller ID .....................................................................................................................30
Call Waiting ................................................................................................................31
3-Way Calling .............................................................................................................31
Call Forwarding ..........................................................................................................32
Set Up Speed Dialing .........................................................................................................32
Recent Calls ......................................................................................................................33
Call Settings ......................................................................................................................35
Phone Ringtone ..........................................................................................................35
Vibrate When Ringing .................................................................................................35
Incoming Call ..............................................................................................................35
Voicemail Settings ......................................................................................................35
Dial Pad Touch Tones ................................................................................................36
Quick Responses........................................................................................................36
Fixed Dialing Numbers ...............................................................................................36
Auto-retry ....................................................................................................................37
TTY Mode ...................................................................................................................37
Voice Privacy ..............................................................................................................38
Call Restrictions ..........................................................................................................38
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DTMF Tones ...............................................................................................................38
Auto Answer ...............................................................................................................38
Call Timer ...................................................................................................................38
Contacts....................................................................................................................................40
Contacts List ......................................................................................................................40
Add a Contact ....................................................................................................................41
Save a Phone Number .......................................................................................................42
Edit a Contact ....................................................................................................................43
Add a Group Contact .........................................................................................................46
Edit a Group Contact .........................................................................................................46
ICE (In Case of Emergency) ..............................................................................................47
Synchronize Contacts ........................................................................................................48
Share a Contact .................................................................................................................48
Accounts and Messaging ..........................................................................................................50
Gmail / Google ...................................................................................................................50
Create a Google Account ............................................................................................50
Sign In to Your Google Account ..................................................................................51
Access Gmail ..............................................................................................................51
Send a Gmail Message ..............................................................................................52
Read and Reply to Gmail Messages ...........................................................................52
Email .................................................................................................................................53
Add an Email Account ................................................................................................53
Add a Corporate Account ............................................................................................53
Send an Email Message .............................................................................................54
View and Reply to Email .............................................................................................55
Manage Your Email Inbox ...........................................................................................56
General Email Settings ...............................................................................................56
Email Account Settings ...............................................................................................57
Text and Multimedia Messaging.........................................................................................58
Send a Text Message .................................................................................................59
Send a Multimedia Message (MMS) ...........................................................................59
Save and Resume a Draft Message ...........................................................................61
New Messages Notification .........................................................................................61
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Manage Message Conversations ................................................................................61
Text and MMS Options ...............................................................................................64
Social Networking Accounts ...............................................................................................65
Google+ ......................................................................................................................65
YouTube .....................................................................................................................65
Apps and Entertainment ............................................................................................................67
Google Play Store App ......................................................................................................67
Find and Install an App ...............................................................................................67
Create a Google Wallet Account .................................................................................68
Google Play Store Options .........................................................................................68
Request a Refund for a Paid App ...............................................................................69
Open an Installed App ................................................................................................69
Uninstall an App .........................................................................................................69
Navigation ..........................................................................................................................70
Google Maps ..............................................................................................................70
Music .................................................................................................................................72
Music Player ...............................................................................................................72
Play Music ..................................................................................................................75
Back Up Your Downloaded Music Files ......................................................................76
Web and Data ...........................................................................................................................77
Wi-Fi ..................................................................................................................................77
Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network ......................................................77
Check the Wireless Network Status ............................................................................78
Connect to a Different Wi-Fi Network ..........................................................................78
The Wi-Fi Settings Menu ............................................................................................78
Data Services ....................................................................................................................79
Launch a Web Connection ..........................................................................................79
Data Connection Status and Indicators .......................................................................80
Virtual Private Networks (VPN) ..........................................................................................80
Prepare Your Phone for VPN Connection ...................................................................80
Install Security Certificates ..........................................................................................81
Add a VPN Connection ...............................................................................................81
Connect to or Disconnect from a VPN ........................................................................81
Browser .............................................................................................................................82
Launch the Web Browser............................................................................................82
Learn to Navigate the Browser ...................................................................................82
Browser Menu ............................................................................................................83
Select Text on a Web Page ........................................................................................84
Adjust Browser Settings ..............................................................................................85
Set the Browser Home Page ......................................................................................87
Manage Bookmarks ....................................................................................................87
Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot .......................................................................................................88
Tethering ...........................................................................................................................89
USB Tethering ............................................................................................................90
Bluetooth Tethering ....................................................................................................90
Camera and Camcorder ............................................................................................................91
Use the Camera App .........................................................................................................91
Open or Close the Camera App ..................................................................................91
Viewfinder Screen.......................................................................................................91
Take a Picture or Record a Video ...............................................................................92
Review Screen ...........................................................................................................92
Camera and Camcorder Settings .......................................................................................94
View Pictures and Videos Using Gallery ............................................................................95
Open or Close Gallery ................................................................................................96
View Pictures and Videos ...........................................................................................97
Zoom In or Out on a Picture ........................................................................................97
Work wi th Picture s .............................................................................................................97
Picture Options Menu .................................................................................................97
Edit a Picture ..............................................................................................................98
Share Pictures and Videos.................................................................................................99
Send Pictures or Videos by Email/Gmail .....................................................................99
Send Pictures or Videos by Messaging ..................................................................... 100
Send Pictures or Videos Using Bluetooth ................................................................. 100
Share Pictures and Videos on Google+ .................................................................... 100
Share Videos on YouTube ........................................................................................ 100
Tools and Calendar ................................................................................................................. 102
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Calendar .......................................................................................................................... 102
Add an Event to the Calendar ................................................................................... 102
Invite Guests to Your Calendar Event ....................................................................... 103
Calendar Event Alerts ............................................................................................... 104
View Calendar Events .............................................................................................. 105
Edit Calendar Events ................................................................................................ 106
Show or Hide Calendars ........................................................................................... 106
Synchronize Calendars with Your Phone .................................................................. 106
Clock ............................................................................................................................... 107
Desk Clock ............................................................................................................... 107
Alarm ........................................................................................................................ 108
Timer ........................................................................................................................ 109
Stopwatch ................................................................................................................. 110
Calculator ........................................................................................................................ 110
Sound Recorder ............................................................................................................... 110
Voice Services ................................................................................................................. 112
Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) ...................................................................... 112
Text-to-Speech ......................................................................................................... 113
Voice Search ............................................................................................................ 113
Eco Mode ........................................................................................................................ 113
Bluetooth ......................................................................................................................... 114
Turn Bluetooth On or Off........................................................................................... 114
The Bluetooth Settings Menu .................................................................................... 115
Change the Phone Name ......................................................................................... 115
Connect a Bluetooth Headset or Car Kit ................................................................... 115
Reconnect a Headset or Car Kit ............................................................................... 116
Disconnect or Unpair from a Bluetooth Device .......................................................... 116
Send and Receive Information Using Bluetooth ........................................................ 117
Near Field Communication (NFC) Technology ................................................................. 118
Turn NFC On or Off .................................................................................................. 119
Android Beam ........................................................................................................... 119
DiXiM Player .................................................................................................................... 120
microSD Card .................................................................................................................. 121
Insert or Remove a microSD Card ............................................................................ 121
View the microSD Card Memory ............................................................................... 123
Format the microSD Card ......................................................................................... 123
Unmount the microSD Card ...................................................................................... 124
Use the Phone’s microSD Card as a Media Device .................................................. 124
File Manager .................................................................................................................... 124
Update Your Phone ......................................................................................................... 125
Settings ................................................................................................................................... 126
Wi-Fi Settings .................................................................................................................. 126
Bluetooth Settings ............................................................................................................ 126
Data Usage Settings ........................................................................................................ 126
More Settings................................................................................................................... 128
Airplane Mode .......................................................................................................... 128
Default SMS App ...................................................................................................... 128
NFC Settings ............................................................................................................ 129
Android Beam ........................................................................................................... 129
Tethe ring & Portable Hotspot Settings ...................................................................... 129
VPN Settings ............................................................................................................ 129
Mobile Networks Settings ......................................................................................... 129
Emergency Alerts ..................................................................................................... 131
Sound Settings ................................................................................................................ 132
Volumes ................................................................................................................... 132
Vibrate Intensity ........................................................................................................ 132
Music Effects ............................................................................................................ 132
Phone Ringtone ........................................................................................................ 133
Vibrate Pattern .......................................................................................................... 133
Vibrate When Ringing ............................................................................................... 133
Persistent Alerts ....................................................................................................... 133
Default Notification Sound ........................................................................................ 134
Dial Pad Touch Tones .............................................................................................. 134
Touch Sounds .......................................................................................................... 134
Screen Lock Sound .................................................................................................. 134
Vibrate on Touch ...................................................................................................... 134
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Hearing Aid ............................................................................................................... 134
SD Card Notifications ............................................................................................... 135
Display Settings ............................................................................................................... 135
Brightness ................................................................................................................ 135
Wallpaper ................................................................................................................. 135
Auto-Rotate Screen .................................................................................................. 135
Sleep ........................................................................................................................ 136
Daydream ................................................................................................................. 136
Change Text Font ..................................................................................................... 136
Font Size .................................................................................................................. 136
Key Backlight ............................................................................................................ 137
Display Battery Percentage ...................................................................................... 137
Wireless Display ....................................................................................................... 137
Programmable Key .......................................................................................................... 137
Storage Settings .............................................................................................................. 138
Your Phone's Memory .............................................................................................. 138
SD Card .................................................................................................................... 138
USB Storage ............................................................................................................. 138
Battery Settings ............................................................................................................... 139
Connectivity Settings ....................................................................................................... 139
Apps Settings................................................................................................................... 140
Tap & Pay ........................................................................................................................ 140
Location Settings ............................................................................................................. 140
Lock Screen Settings ....................................................................................................... 141
Screen Lock.............................................................................................................. 141
Improve Face Matching ............................................................................................ 143
Liveness Check ........................................................................................................ 143
Make Pattern Visible ................................................................................................. 143
Screen Lock Time ..................................................................................................... 143
Power Key Instantly Locks ........................................................................................ 144
Show Instructions ..................................................................................................... 144
Enable Widgets ........................................................................................................ 144
Owner Information .................................................................................................... 144
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Security Settings .............................................................................................................. 144
Encrypt & Decrypt Data ............................................................................................ 144
Make Passwords Visible ........................................................................................... 145
Reset Password ....................................................................................................... 145
Device Administrators ............................................................................................... 146
Unknown Sources..................................................................................................... 146
Verify Apps ............................................................................................................... 146
Credential Storage .................................................................................................... 146
Language & Input Settings ............................................................................................... 147
Language Settings .................................................................................................... 147
Spell Checker ........................................................................................................... 147
Personal Dictionary ................................................................................................... 147
Default Text Input ..................................................................................................... 148
Google Keyboard Settings ........................................................................................ 148
Google Voice Typing Settings ................................................................................... 149
Voice Search Settings .............................................................................................. 149
Text-to-Speech Settings ........................................................................................... 150
Pointer Speed ........................................................................................................... 150
Backup & Reset Settings ................................................................................................. 150
Backup & Restore ..................................................................................................... 150
Factory Data Reset ................................................................................................... 151
Accounts Settings ............................................................................................................ 151
Date & Time Settings ....................................................................................................... 152
Accessibility Settings ....................................................................................................... 152
Services .................................................................................................................... 152
Vision........................................................................................................................ 153
Hearing ..................................................................................................................... 154
Mobility ..................................................................................................................... 154
Others ....................................................................................................................... 155
Printing ............................................................................................................................ 155
About Phone .................................................................................................................... 156
Notes ...................................................................................................................................... 157
Copyright & Trademarks ......................................................................................................... 158

Get Started

The following topics give you all the information you need to set up your phone and U.S. Cellular
®
service the first time.

Your Phone at a Glance

The following illustration outlines your phone’s primary external features and keys.
Key Functions
●
LED Indicator
●
Front Camera
you to video conference.
●
Proximity/Light Sensor
This is typically used to detect when your face is pressed up against the screen, such as during a phone call.
●
Touchscreen
gestures to navigate and interact with items on the screen.
●
Home Key
search app.
●
Back Key
menu, the Notifications panel, or onscreen keyboard.
●
Recent Apps Key
●
Speakers
the caller’s voice in speakerphone mode.
displays a phone notification, charging status, or alert. takes pictures and records videos while facing the screen, and allows
detects how close an object is to the surface of the screen.
displays all the information needed to operate your phone. Use finger
returns you to the Home screen. Press and hold to open the Google
lets you return to the previous screen, or close a dialog box, options
displays the list of apps you have recently accessed.
let you hear different ringtones and sounds. The speakers also let you hear
●
Secondary Microphone
other party during voice calls. In speakerphone mode, it is used as the main microphone.
●
Power/Lock Key
phone, or switch your phone to silent mode, vibration mode, or Airplane Mode.
●
Speaker Key
speakerphone on and off during a call.
●
Audio Jack
conversations or for listening to music.
●
Primary Microphone
activated functions. It is disabled in speakerphone mode.
●
USB/Charging Port
the charger adapter or other compatible accessories.
●
Volume Key
call or adjust the voice volume during a call.
●
Programmable Key
lets you turn the phone on or off or turn the screen on or off, restart the
lets you place or receive calls in speakerphone mode or turn the
allows you to plug in an optional headset for convenient, hands-free
allows you to adjust the ringtone or media volume when you are not on a
suppresses background noise improving audio quality for the
transmits your voice for phone calls and is used for voice-
allows you to connect the phone and the USB cable for use with
allows you to assign your favorite behavior to it.
●
microSD Card/SIM Card Slots
allows you to insert a SIM card and a microSD card.
microSD card is sold separately.
Note:
●
Back Camera
●
Camera Flash
or recording a video.
CAUTION!
Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack or port may damage the phone.
lets you take pictures and videos.
helps illuminate subjects in low-light environments when taking a picture

Set Up Your Phone

You need to insert a SIM card to your phone and charge the battery to begin setting up your phone.
A SIM card is inserted into your phone by default.
Note:

Insert a SIM Card

If not already inserted, follow the instructions below to insert your SIM card.
Warning:
Use only a Nano SIM card for this phone.
1. Locate and open the cover to the microSD card/SIM card slots on the side of the phone.
2. Place the SIM ca rd on the SIM card tray so that the cut corner of the card follows the shape of the tray. Holding the card and the tray with your fingers, insert them into the SIM card slot on the left and close the cover.
3. Press around the edges of the cover to the microSD car d/ SIM card slots to ensure that it is securely closed.
Warning:
Be sure all ports and covers are properly sealed to maintain the phone's
waterproof capability.

Remove a SIM Card

You can remove the SIM card to use it with other compatible phones.
1. Turn off your phone.
2. Locate and open the cover to the microSD card/SIM card slots on the side of the phone.
3. Holding the tab on the SIM card tray with your fingers, gently pull the tray and the SIM card out of the slot and close the cover.
4. Press around the edges of the cover to the microSD card/SIM card slots to ensure that it is securely closed.
Warning:
Be sure all ports and covers are properly sealed to maintain the phone's
waterproof capability.

Charge the Battery

Fully charge the battery before powering the phone on.
Important:
1. Open the cover to the USB/charging port on the bottom of the phone.
2. Plug the smaller end of the USB cable into the phone’s USB/charging port.
3. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the charger, and then plug the charger into an electrical outlet.
4. When charging is complete, remove the cable from the port and close the cover. Press around the edges of the cover to ensure that it is securely closed.
Warning:
Before turning on your phone, charge the battery fully with the charger that came with your phone.
Be sure all ports and covers are properly sealed to maintain the phone's
waterproof capability.

Charge the Battery Wirelessly

Your phone supports Qi and works with Qi-enabled chargers. Follow the steps below to charge the battery wirelessly.
1. Locate the charging area on your wireless charger by referring to the charger documentation.
2. Place your phone in contact with the charger, ensuring that the charging area of your phone touches the charging area of your wireless charger.
Before starting wireless charging, please note the following:
● If the charging areas are not touching, the charging results will be poor.
● Make sure there is nothing between your phone and wireless charger.
● Your phone may become hot while charging the battery.
● If charging doesn’t start after positioning your phone correctly, please use the charger
that came with your phone.
For more information on wireless charging, see your wireless charger documentation.

Turn Your Phone On and O f f

The instructions below explain how to turn your phone on and off.
Turn Your Phone On
► Press and hold the
Power/Lock
key until the screen lights up.
Turn Your Phone Off
1. Press and hold the
2. Tap
Power off
> OK to turn the phone off.
Power/Lock
key until the phone options are displayed.
Restart Your Phone
1. Press and hold the
2. Tap
Restart
> OK to restart the phone.
Power/Lock
key until the phone options are displayed.
Hard Reset
► Press and hold the
seconds. The phone will shut down and automatically start up.
Power/Lock
key and the volume up key together for more than ten

Turn Your Screen On and Of f

Your phone allows you to quickly turn the screen off when not in use and to turn it back on when you need it.
Turn the Screen Off When Not in Use
► To quickly turn the screen off, press the
again or receiving an incoming call will turn on your phone screen.
To save battery power, the phone screen automatically turns off after a certain period of time when left idle. You will still be able to receive messages and calls while the phone screen is off.
Note:
For information on how to adjust the time before the screen turns off, see Sleep.
Power/Lock
Turn the Screen On and Start with Swipe
1. To turn the screen on, press the
To set up a screen lock for security, see Lock Screen Settings.
Note:
Power/Lock
key.
key. Pressing the
Power/Lock
key
2. On the default screen, swipe toward:
  
to access the Home screen or the screen displayed before it was t urned off.
Start Camera Phone
to launch the Camera app.
to launch the Phone app.

Setup Wizard

Setup Wizard helps you configure certain features and preferences such as language, Wi-Fi network, email, and more.
► When you turn on your phone for the first time, the Setup Wizard screen will appear.
Follow the onscreen instructions.
You can access the Setup Wizard screen by pressing > >
Note:
to set it up later.
Setup
if you decide

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. See
Voicemail for details.
1. Press >
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.
Important: Voicemail Password
Phone
when setting up your voicemail to protect against unauthorized access. Without a password, anyone who has access to your phone is able to access your voicemail messages.
>
Dialpad
.
– It is strongly recommended that you create a password

Phone Basics

Tap
Touch and Hold
Drag
Tap the screen with your finger to select or launch a menu, option, or application. A light tap works best.
To open the available options for an item (for example, a keyboard), t item.
Touch and hold your finger before you start to move it. Do not release your finger until you have reached the target position.
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.

Smart Sonic Capability

The Smart Sonic receiver inside your phone transmits sound by way of vibrations throughout the entire area of the display screen. Adjust the position of the phone screen to your ear to find the best hearing point in the surrounding environment.
Do not cover the microphones during a call as it may compromise the hearing quality.
Note:

Touchscreen Navigation

Your phone’s touchscreen lets you control actions through a variety of tap gestures.
ouch and hold the
Swipe or Slide
Flick
Pinch and Spread
To swipe or slide means to quickly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen.
Flicking the screen is similar to swiping, except that you need to swipe your finger in light, quick strokes.
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.
Note:
The
Auto-rotate screen
automatically change. Press > >
check box needs to be selected for the screen orientation to
Settings
>
Display
>
Auto-rotate screen
.

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. Press to return to the Home screen from any other screen.

Home Screen Overview

The following illustration displays the basics of the Home screen.
●
Status Bar:
display the Notifications panel. See Status Bar.
●
Google Search Bar:
the phone or on the Internet. Tap to enter text or tap to speak your keyword.
●
Widget:
●
Shortcut:
●
Folder:
together in a folder. See Use Folders.
●
Screen Position Indicator:
screens. Tap an indicator icon to access the corresponding Home screen.
●
Application Launcher:
Displays the time, notification icons, and phone status icons. Slide down to
Allows you to enter text or spoken keywords for a quick search on
Allows users to access various useful programs.
Allows you to quickly launch applications.
Allows you to organize screen items. You can store multiple application icons
Indicates where you are among the maximum of nine Home
Displays available applications and widgets on the phone.
●
Favorites Tray:
customize these icons except the application launcher ic on in the center of the tray.
Contains u p to f i v e icons and appears on every Home screen. You can

Extended Home Screens

The Home screen extends beyond the initial screen. In addition to the main Home screen, your phone can have up to eight extended Home screens to provide more space for adding icons and widgets.
► On the Home screen, swipe across the screen to move from the main Home screen to
an extended Home screen. – or – On the screen position indicator, tap to access the main Home screen, or tap to
access each extended Home screen.

Manage the Home Screens

Learn how to customize the Home screens.
Add or Reduce the Home Screens
You can have between one to nine Home screens.
1. Lightly pinch any Home screen with your thumb and index finger to display the Home screen thumbnails.
2. The following options are available:
Tap a thumbnail to access the Home screen.
Tap to add a new Home screen.
Touch and hold a thumbnail and drag it to rearrange the positions of the Home
screens. Release the thumbnail where you want to place it.
Touch and hold a thumbnail, drag it to “
remove the Home screen. The main Home screen cannot be removed.
Tap th e Home icon at the top of each screen thumbnail to set the screen as the main
Home screen.
3. Tap
Done
.
Remove
” and release it when it turns red to
Add App Shortcuts or Widgets to the Ho me Scr een
1. Press > .
2. Tap
3. Slide the screen to find the item you want to add to the Home screen.
4. Touch and hold the item and drag it to "
5. Still holding the item, m ove your finger to find a place to add it to. As you move your finger, pale frames appear on the screen to indicate where you might place the item.
6. When you find the position to place the item, release your finger.
Apps
or
Widgets
.
Add to Home screen
" at the top of the screen.
– or –
1. Touch and hold the empty area on the Home screen.
2. Tap
3. Slide the screen to find the item you want to add to the Home screen.
4. Touch and hold the item and move your finger to one of the Home screens.
5. When you find the position to place the item, release your finger.
You can also select a Home screen thumbnail where you want to place the item and
Tip:
then simply tap the item.
Apps
or
Widgets
.
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 “
it turns red.
Remove
” at the top of the screen and release it when
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 up to 16 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.
To cre ate a folder:
1. Touch and hold an app icon and drag it over another on the Home screen.
2. Release your finger. Both icons are in a created folder.
3. Tap the folder > To rename it, tap the name.
To add app icons to a folder:
► Touch and hold an app icon, drag it over a folder and release your finger. – or –
1. Tap a folder on the Home screen.
2. Tap and select the icons you want to add to the folder.
3. Tap
To remove app icons from a folder:
1. Tap a folder on the Home screen.
2. Touch and hold an app icon, drag it to “ when it turns red.
Done
.
Unnamed Folder
. The keyboard opens and you can name the folder.
Remove
” at the top of the screen and release it
Change the Wallpaper
1. Touch and hold the empty area on the Home screen and then tap – or –
Wallpapers
.
Press > >
2. Tap an option:
Settings
>
Display
>
Wallpaper
.
3. Tap
Gallery
zoom in and out on the image to resize it.
Live wallpapers
select custom settings for the live wallpaper.
Photos
the image to resize it.
Wallpapers
to see available options and select an image.
Set wallpaper
to set a saved picture in
to set a live wallpaper. Select an image. You may tap
to set a saved picture in
to set a preset wallpaper. Slide the thumbnails on the screen sideways
or
SET WALLPAPER.
Gallery
Photos
. Select an album, select an image and
Settings…
. Select an image and zoom in and out on
to

Clock & Weather

Your Clock & Weather widget can display multiple time and weather information. To use the clock feature, tap the time display on the widget to access the Clock app. See Clock for details.
Retrieve the Current Location Information
1. Tap
Tap to start
on the widget.
2. Read the message and tap OK to enable data connection.
3. Tap
4. Press to return to the Home screen and tap on the bottom right of the widget.
Enable location
See Location Settings.
on the widget and enable the location settings if it is not enabled.
Add a Location
1. Tap the weather image on the widget and then tap > .
2. Enter a location in the be listed.
3. Tap the location you want to add to the location list.
4. Tap the added location to access the details screen. You can also access the details screen of the added location by tapping the weather image on the widget and then sliding the screen to the left.
Search location
field and tap . The matching location(s) will
Delete a Location
1. Tap the weather image on the widget and then tap > .
2. Select the check box next to the location you want to delete. Tap
3. Tap
Select all
Done
.
to select all the locations.
Configure the Settings
1. Tap the weather image on the widget and then tap .
2. The following options are available:
Temperature scale:
Auto update:
Select the frequency of auto update.
Select
Fahrenheit
or
Celsius
.

Dura Grid

The Dura Grid widget offers popular settings and apps and is uniquely designed with high contrast, large icons for easy access with gloved hands or while on the move. The Dura Grid widget can also be customized with most frequently used apps and settings and is available in a six or nine-position layout.
Add a Dura Grid Widget to the Home Screen
► See Add App Shortcuts or Widgets to the Home Screen.
Change an Icon on the Dura Grid Widget
1. Tap
2. Tap th e setting or feature to be changed. The icon disappears.
3. Tap
4. Tap
on Dura Grid. A red “X” appears in the right hand corner of each of the icons.
Edit
and tap on an icon from the
Add
.
Done
Controller
or
Apps
tabs.

Launcher Screens

You can access all your apps and widgets on your phone from the launcher screens. You can also customize the view of your launcher screens.
Access the Launcher Screens
1. Press > .
2. The following options are available:
Icon
Status
Tap Tap
Tap to display the apps downloaded on your phone. Tap to search apps on your phone. Tap > Tap >
the Launcher Screens.
Tap >
to display the apps on your phone.
Apps Widgets
to display the widgets on your phone.
Reset app order
Sort apps by
Manage apps
to reset the order of apps to default.
to customize the order of apps. See Rearrange Your Apps on
to access the apps set tings screen. See Apps S ettings.
Rearrange Your Apps on the Launcher Scr ee ns
1. Press > > >
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 " want to place it.
Sort apps by
Jump to another screen
.
" and release it on the screen you
3. Tap
Done
.

Status Bar

The status bar at the top of the screen provides phone and service status information on the right side and notification alerts on the left.
Status Icons
Bluetooth Wi-Fi Vibrate Silent
Network (full signal)
Network (no signal)
®
®
active
active
4G LTE (data service)
Icon
Status
Icon
Notification
3G (data service)
Airplane mode
GPS acti ve Alarm set Battery (charging)
Battery (full charge)
Battery (discharged) Battery (needs to be replaced)
Notification Icons
Missed call
Battery (full charge)
New email
New Gmail New message Event Play Music active
USB connection
Alarm Downloading

Notifications Panel

You can open the Notifications panel to view the list of notifications you received, Wi-Fi connection status, and more.
To open the Notifications panel:
► Slide the status bar down to the bottom of the touchscreen.
– or – Press >
Notifications
.

Quick Settings

The quick settings screen enables you to quickly access useful menu items. For more information on the settings menus, see Settings.
1. Slide the status bar down to the bottom of the touchscreen.
2. Tap at the top right of the screen.
Tap to go back to the Notifications panel.
Tip:
3. Tap the following options:
MY INFO
BRIGHTNESS
SETTINGS
WI-FI
settings menus.
to display your information.
to access the brightness setti ngs screen.
to access the phone's settings menus.
to enable or disable the Wi-Fi function. Touch and hold to access the Wi-Fi
SIGNAL
BATTERY
AIR PLANE MOD E
BLUETOOTH
the Bluetooth settings menus.
LOCATION
location settings menus.
RINGTONE & NOTIFICATIONS SILENT
NFC
settings menus.
ECO MODE
the Eco Mode app.
ROTATE
to access the data usage settings menu.
to access the battery settings menus.
to enable or disable the Airplane Mode.
to enable or disable the Bluetooth function. Touch and hold to access
to enable or disable the location feature. Touch and hold to access the
.
to enable or disable the NFC feature. Touch and hold to access the NFC
to enable or disable the Eco Mode feature. Touch and hold to launch
to enable or disable the auto-rotate screen feature.
to switch between
SOUND ON, VIBRATE
, and

Enter Text

Key
Description
You can type on your phone using a touchscreen keyboard or using your voice. The keyboard appears automatically onscreen when you tap a text entry field and it can be used in either portrait or landscape mode.

Google Keyboard

Google Keyboard offers a traditional QWERTY keyboard setup for entering text by tapping keys (like on a computer), along with enhancements and options that allow you to enter text faster and more accurately, such as continuous key input, personalized usage dictionaries, and more.
Google Keyboard Overview
Key appearance may vary depending on the selected application or text field.
Note:
Some of the keys on the Google Keyboard are given below:
Tap to toggle between lower case and upper case.
Shift:
Caps lock:
Double-tap the lower case or upper case shift key.
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