Kyocera DuraForce XD User Manual
User Manual
Table of Contents
1 Phone Basics ................................. 6
Phone Overview ...................................... 6
Key Functions ...................................... 7
Get the Phone Ready ............................. 8
Insert the Battery .................................. 8
Charge the Battery ............................... 9
Insert the SIM Card ............................ 10
Optional: Insert the microSD Card ..... 11
Turn the Phone On and Off ................... 12
Turn the Phone On ............................ 12
Turn the Phone Off ............................ 12
Turn the Screen On and Off .................. 12
Turn the Screen On and Start ............ 12
Turn the Screen Off When Not in
Use ..................................................... 12
Setup Wizard ........................................ 12
Onehand Operation .............................. 12
Touchscreen Navigation ....................... 13
Function Buttons ................................... 15
Home Screen ........................................ 16
Home Screen Overview ..................... 16
Manage the Home Screens ............... 16
Clock & Weather ................................... 18
Dura Grid .............................................. 19
Status Bar ............................................. 20
Notifications Panel ............................. 21
2 Text Entry ..................................... 23
Touchscreen Keyboard ........................... 23
Google Keyboard ............................... 23
Google Voice Typing .......................... 24
Tips for Editing Text .............................. 24
3 Phone Calls .................................. 25
Make Phone Calls ................................. 25
Call Using the Phone Dialpad ............ 25
Call from Recent Calls ....................... 25
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Call from Contacts .............................. 25
Call an Emergency Number ................ 25
Enhanced 9-1-1 (E911) Information .... 26
Call a Number with Pauses ................. 26
Call Using a Speed Dial Number ........ 26
Call Using the Plus (+) Code Dialing... 26
Call Using Internet Call ....................... 27
Receive Phone Calls ............................. 27
Answer an Incoming Call .................... 27
Mute the Ringtone ............................... 27
Send an Incoming Call to Voicemail ... 28
Reject a Call and Send a Text
Message ............................................. 28
Voicemail ............................................... 28
Set Up Voicemail ................................ 28
Voicemail Notification .......................... 28
Retrieve Your Voicemail Messages .... 28
Phone Call Options ................................ 29
In-Call Options .................................... 29
Call Waiting ......................................... 29
Conference Calling ............................. 29
Call Settings ........................................... 30
Phone Ringtone .................................. 30
Dial Pad Touch Tones ........................ 30
Vibrate When Ringing ......................... 30
Voicemail Settings .............................. 30
Quick Responses ................................ 30
Call Rejection ...................................... 30
Fixed Dialing Numbers (FDN) ............. 31
Call Forwarding ................................... 31
Additional Settings .............................. 31
TTY Mode ........................................... 31
Auto Answer ........................................ 32
Call Timer and Call Duration .............. 32
Recent Calls .......................................... 32
View Recent Calls .............................. 32
Recent Calls Options .......................... 32
Filter Recent Calls .............................. 32
Delete Recent Calls ............................ 33
4 Contacts ....................................... 34
Display Contacts ................................... 34
Add a Contact ........................................ 35
Save a Phone Number .......................... 35
Edit a Contact ........................................ 36
Add a Group Contact ............................. 37
Edit a Group Contact ............................. 37
ICE (In Case of Emergency) ................. 38
Synchronize Contacts ........................... 39
Share a Contact .................................... 39
5 Accounts and Messaging ........... 40
Gmail ..................................................... 40
Create a Google Account ................... 40
Sign In to Your Google Account ......... 40
Access Gmail ...................................... 40
Send a Gmail Message ...................... 41
Read and Reply to Gmail Messages .. 41
Gmail Account Settings ...................... 41
Delete a Gmail Account ...................... 42
Set Up Other Email Accounts ................ 42
Add a Personal (IMAP/POP3)
Account ............................................... 42
Add an Exchange Account ................. 42
Text Messaging and MMS ..................... 43
Compose Text Messages ................... 43
Send a Multimedia Message (MMS) .. 43
Save and Resume a Draft Message ... 44
New Messages Notification ................ 44
Text (SMS) and Multimedia (MMS)
Settings ............................................... 45
Wireless Emergency Alerts ................... 47
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View an Emergency Alert ................... 47
Emergency Alert Settings ................... 47
Social Networking Accounts .................. 48
Google+ .............................................. 48
YouTube ............................................. 48
Hangouts ............................................ 48
6 Apps and Entertainment .............. 49
Google Play Store App .......................... 49
Find and Install an App ....................... 49
Request a Refund for a Paid App ....... 49
Open an Installed App ........................ 49
Uninstall an App ................................. 49
Navigation ............................................. 50
Google Maps ...................................... 50
Music ..................................................... 51
Music Player ....................................... 51
Google Play Music .............................. 52
Work ...................................................... 53
Android for Work ................................. 53
7 Web and Data ............................... 54
Wi-Fi ...................................................... 54
Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a
Wireless Network ................................ 54
Check the Wireless Network Status ... 54
Connect to a Different Wi-Fi
Network .............................................. 54
Data Services ........................................ 55
Preferred Network Mode .................... 55
Data Connection Status and
Indicators ............................................ 55
Virtual Private Networks (VPN) ............. 55
Prepare Your Phone for VPN
Connection ......................................... 55
Install Security Certificates ................. 55
Add a VPN Connection ....................... 56
Connect to or Disconnect from a
VPN. ................................................... 56
Web Browser ........................................ 56
Launch Web Browsers ....................... 56
Learn to Navigate Web Browser ........ 56
USB Tethering and Mobile HotSpot ...... 57
USB Tethering ................................... 57
Mobile HotSpot .................................. 57
8 Camera and Video ....................... 59
Take Pictures ........................................ 59
Open the Camera App ....................... 59
Close the Camera App ....................... 59
Viewfinder Screen .............................. 59
Take a Picture or Record a Video ...... 59
Review Screen ................................... 60
Camera and Video Settings .................. 60
Choose Camera Settings ................... 60
Choose a Shooting/Recording
Mode .................................................. 62
View Pictures and Videos Using
Gallery................................................... 63
Work with Pictures ................................ 64
Share Pictures and Videos ................... 64
9 Tools and Calendar ..................... 66
Calendar ............................................... 66
Add an Event to the Calendar ............ 66
Calendar Event Alerts ........................ 66
Edit Calendar Events ......................... 67
Erase Calendar Events ...................... 67
Clock ..................................................... 68
Desk Clock ......................................... 68
Alarm .................................................. 68
Stopwatch .......................................... 69
Timer .................................................. 69
World Clock ........................................ 69
Calculator .............................................. 69
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Sound Recorder ..................................... 70
Voice Services ....................................... 70
Text-to-Speech Settings ..................... 70
Voice Search ....................................... 71
Eco Mode ............................................... 71
Bluetooth ................................................ 71
Turn Bluetooth On or Off ..................... 71
The Bluetooth Settings Menu .............. 71
Disconnect a Bluetooth Device ........... 72
Send Information from Your Phone
to Another Device ............................... 72
Receive Information from Another
Device ................................................. 72
microSD Card ........................................ 73
Insert a microSD Card ........................ 73
Remove a microSD Card .................... 74
View the microSD Card Memory ......... 74
Unmount the microSD Card ................ 74
Format the microSD Card ................... 74
Use the Phone’s microSD Card as a
Media Device ...................................... 75
Outdoor Report ...................................... 75
Weather forecast ................................. 75
Solunar Tables .................................... 76
Motions of the Sun and Moon ............. 76
Tide ..................................................... 76
Compass and Clinometer ................... 76
Barometer and Altimeter ..................... 77
Flashlight ............................................. 77
10 Settings ........................................ 78
Access to Phone’s Settings Menu ......... 78
Wireless & Networks Settings ................ 78
Wi-Fi .................................................... 78
Bluetooth ............................................. 78
Data Usage ......................................... 78
Airplane Mode ..................................... 79
Default SMS App ................................ 79
Tethering & Mobile HotSpot
Settings ............................................... 79
VPN Settings ...................................... 79
Cellular Network Settings ................... 80
Wireless Emergency Alerts ................ 80
Device Settings ..................................... 81
Display Settings .................................. 81
Sound & Notification Settings ............. 82
Programmable Key ............................. 84
Storage Settings ................................. 84
Battery Settings .................................. 85
Connectivity Settings .......................... 85
Apps Settings ..................................... 85
Personal Settings .................................. 86
Location Settings ................................ 86
Lock Screen Settings .......................... 86
Security Settings ................................. 88
Accounts Settings ............................... 89
Language & Input Settings ................. 89
Onehand Operation settings ............... 91
Backup & Reset Settings .................... 91
System Settings .................................... 92
Date & Time Settings .......................... 92
Accessibility Settings .......................... 92
Printing ............................................... 95
About Phone ....................................... 95
11 Get Help ........................................ 96
Customer Support ................................. 96
Qualified Service ................................... 96
12 Notes ............................................. 97
Copyright & Trademarks .................. 98
Index .................................................. 99
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1 Phone Basics
Phone Overview
Note: Screen images simulated. Actual displays may vary.
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Key Functions
CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into
the incorrect jack may damage the
phone.
● LED Indicator displays a phone
notification, charging status, or alert.
● Front Camera takes pictures and
records videos while facing the screen,
and allows you to video conference.
●
Proximity Sensor/Light Sensor
detects how close an object is to the
surface of the screen. This is typically
used to detect when your face is
pressed up against the screen, such as
during a phone call.
● Earpiece lets you hear the caller and
automated prompts.
●
Touchscreen
information needed to operate your
phone. Use finger gestures to navigate
and interact with items on the screen.
●
Speakers
ringtones and sounds. The speaker also
lets you hear the caller’s voice in
speakerphone mode.
●
Primary Microphone
voice and ambient sound during voice
calls, voice recordings and videos.
Note: Do not cover the microphones
during a call as it may compromise the
hearing quality.
displays all the
let you hear the different
transmits your
●
Headset Jack
optional headset for convenient, handsfree conversations.
●
Secondary Microphone
background noise improving audio
quality for the other party during voice
calls except in speakerphone mode.
● Speaker Key allows you to turn the
speakerphone on and off during a call.
● Charger/USB Port allows you to
connect the micro-USB cable (included)
to charge the battery or to transfer files
to and from a computer.
●
Back Camera
videos.
● Flash illuminates subjects in low-light
environments when taking a picture,
recording a video, or turning Flashlight
on.
●
Internal Antennas
and transmission. To maximize
performance, do not obstruct while
using the phone.
● SIM Card Holder (Internal) holds the
nano SIM card.
● microSD™ Card Holder (Internal)
holds an optional microSD card to
provide external memory.
● Charging Contacts allow you to
connect to a multi-bay battery charger
that can charge multiple phones
simultaneously.
allows you to plug in an
suppresses
lets you take pictures and
facilitate reception
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● Power Key lets you turn the phone
on/off, turn the screen on/off, switch
your phone to silent mode, vibration
mode, or airplane mode, or capture
screen shots. Press and hold for more
than 10 seconds to restart the phone.
●
Volume Keys
ringtone or media volume when you are
not on a call, or adjust the voice volume
during a call.
● Programmable Key allows you to
assign your favorite behavior to it.
allow you to adjust the
Get the Phone Ready
You must first install and charge the battery
to begin setting up your phone.
Insert the Battery
1. Using a coin, rotate the battery door
screw on the back of the phone counterclockwise several times to loosen (you
should hear a 'click' sound when the
screw is loose).
Note: The battery door screw is
permanently mounted on the door and
cannot be removed.
2. Insert your fingernail into the slot at the
bottom left side of the battery door and
lift the battery door.
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3. Insert the battery, contacts end first ( ),
and gently press the battery into place
( ).
4. Slide the locking bar in the direction of
the arrow to lock it.
5. Replace the battery door, making sure
all the tabs are secure and there are no
gaps around the door.
Warning: Press all around the edges of
the battery door ensuring it is properly
sealed to maintain the phone's
waterproof capability.
6. Using a coin, rotate the battery door
screw clockwise until it is tight.
Charge the Battery
Fully charge the battery before powering on
the phone.
1. Open the Charger/USB port cover on
bottom of the phone.
2. Plug the smaller end of the USB cable
into the phone’s Charger/USB port.
3. Plug the other end of the USB cable into
the charger, and then plug the charger
into an electrical outlet. Be sure to use
the charger that came with your phone.
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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.
Note: Your phone’s battery should have
enough charge for the phone to turn on
and find a signal, set up voicemail, and
make a call. You should fully charge the
battery as soon as possible.
Note: Please use only an approved
charger to charge your phone. Improper
handling of the charging port, as well as
the use of an incompatible charger, may
cause damage to your device and void
the warranty.
Insert the SIM Card
Before you start using your phone, you will
need to insert a nano SIM card.
Warning: Use only the nano SIM card
included with your phone.
1. Remove the battery door.
2. Slide the locking bar in the direction of
the arrow to unlock, and remove the
battery.
3. Slide the flap of the SIM card holder in
the direction of the arrow to unlock it
( ) and lift the flap ( ).
4. Insert the nano SIM card into the flap,
making sure the gold contacts are
facing toward you, the cut-off corner is
at the top right and the card is inserted
behind the SIM guide tabs ( ), and
then lower the flap of the SIM card
holder ( ).
Note: Make sure you insert your nano
SIM card in the correct orientation.
Note: Putting undue pressure on the
flap of the SIM card holder may cause
damage. Please be careful when
handling it.
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5. Slide the flap in the direction of the
arrow to lock it ( ).
6. Place the battery back into its
compartment, lock it in place by sliding
the locking bar and replace the battery
door.
Warning: Press all around the edges of
the battery door ensuring it is properly
sealed to maintain the phone's
waterproof capability.
Optional: Insert the microSD Card
Note: The microSD card is optional.
Note: You can easily damage the
microSD card by improper operation.
Please be careful when inserting,
removing, or handling the microSD card.
1. Remove the battery door and the
battery.
2. Lift the microSD card stopper.
3. Insert the microSD card into the
microSD card holder with the gold
contacts facing down. Gently push the
card in until it snaps into place.
4. Close the microSD card stopper.
5. Place the battery back into its
compartment and lock it in place by
sliding the locking bar.
6. Replace the battery door.
Warning: Press all around the edges of
the battery door ensuring it is properly
sealed to maintain the phone's
waterproof capability.
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certain period of time when you leave it idle.
Turn the Phone On and Off
Turn the Phone On
► Press and hold the
Power key
.
Turn the Phone Off
► Press and hold the Power key and tap
Power off > OK.
Turn the Screen On and Off
Turn the Screen On and Start
1. Press the Power key.
2. From the Lock screen:
( ) Swipe up anywhere on the
screen to access the Home screen.
( ) Swipe right to launch the
Phone app.
( ) Swipe left to launch the
Camera app.
Tip: To set up a screen lock for security,
see “Lock Screen Settings” on page 86.
Turn the Screen Off When Not in Use
► Press the Power key.
To save battery power, the phone
automatically turns the screen off after a
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You will still be able to receive messages
and calls while the phone’s screen is off.
For information on how to adjust the time
before the screen turns off, see “Sleep” on
page 81.
Setup Wizard
Your phone has a Setup Wizard to set up
your phone quickly and easily. When you
turn on your phone for the first time, the
Setup Wizard starts automatically.
The Setup Wizard consists of the following
sections:
● Select a language
● Insert SIM card (if it is not yet inserted)
● Select Wi-Fi network
● Google account setup
Follow the onscreen instructions to quickly
set up your phone.
Onehand Operation
You can reduce your screen size to operate
the phone with one hand comfortably.
1. Tap SETTINGS on the Onehand
operation pop-up screen shown when
you turn the screen on.
-orTap Apps > Settings > Onehand
operation.
2. Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn the
onehand operation on.
3. Read the onscreen information.
4. Tap to display the size-reduced
screen.
5. Tap to get back to the normal size.
6. The following options are available:
Drag where you want to place it.
Adjust the screen size as you like,
dragging on the corners of the
screen.
Adjust the screen position as you like,
dragging on the edge of the
screen.
Touchscreen Navigation
Your phone’s touchscreen lets you control
actions through a variety of tap gestures.
Tap
Tap the screen with your finger to select or
launch a menu, option, or application. A
light tap works best.
Touch and Hold
To open the available options for an item
(for example, a keyboard), touch and hold
the item.
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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.)
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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.
Note: The Auto-rotate feature needs to
be turned on for the screen orientation
to automatically change. To turn this on
or off, from the Home screen, tap Apps
> Settings > Accessibility > Auto-
rotate screen.
Function Buttons
At the bottom of the touchscreen, you will
find a row of three buttons that let you
perform specific functions.
● Back ( ) - Tap to return to the
previous screen, or close a dialog box,
options menu, the Notifications panel, or
onscreen keyboard.
● Home ( ) - Tap to open the Home
screen.
● Overview ( ) - Tap to open a list of
thumbnail images of screens you have
worked with recently. To open one, tap it.
To remove a screen from the list, swipe
it left or right or tap on the X.
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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
The following illustration displays the basics
of the Home screen.
Note: The screen image is simulated.
● Status Bar: Displays the time,
notifications, and phone status icons.
Slide down to display the Notifications
panel.
● Shortcut: Allows you to quickly launch
applications.
● Apps: Displays all of your apps.
●
Favorites Tray:
icons and appears on every home
screen. You can customize these icons
except the Apps icon in the center of the
tray.
●
Screen Position Indicator:
where you are among the home screens.
● Folder: Allows you to store multiple
application icons as a group.
● Google Search Widget: Allows you to
enter text or spoken keywords for a
quick search on the phone or on the
Internet. Tap to enter text or tap to
speak your keyword.
● Widget: Allows you to access various
useful programs.
Contains up to five
Indicates
Tip: Tap Home to return to the
Home screen from any other screen.
Manage the Home Screens
In addition to the main Home screen, your
phone has extended Home screens to
provide more space for adding icons,
widgets, and more.
Add or Remove the Home Screens
To add a new Home screen:
► Swipe to the rightmost Home screen
and drag an app or widget to the right
edge.
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-orTouch and hold the background of any
Home screen. From the thumbnail view,
tap the thumbnail with a plus sign (+) on
it.
To remove a Home screen:
► Touch and hold the background of any
Home screen. From the thumbnail view,
touch and hold a thumbnail you want to
delete, drag it to “Remove” and release
it when it turns red.
Add App Shortcuts to the Home Screen
1. Tap Apps on the favorites tray.
2. Find the item you want to add to the
Home screen.
3. Touch and hold the app icon and drag it
to a Home screen thumbnail where you
want to add it.
4. Release your finger.
-or-
1. Touch and hold the background of any
Home screen.
2. Tap APPS and find the item you
want to add to the Home screen.
3. Touch and hold the app and drag it to a
Home screen thumbnail where you want
to add it.
4. Release your finger.
Add Widgets to the Home Screen
1. Touch and hold the background of any
Home screen.
2. Tap WIDGETS and choose a widget.
3. Touch and hold the widget and drag it to
a Home screen thumbnail where you
want to add it.
4. Release your finger.
Move or Remove Items on the Home
Screen
► Touch and hold the item you want to
move or remove on the screen.
To move the item, drag it to a new
area and release it.
To remove the item, drag it over
“Remove” at the top of the screen and
release it when it turns red.
Favorites Tray
To add a new icon to the favorites tray:
1. Remove a current icon on the tray.
2. Touch and hold an app icon and drag it
to the favorites tray.
3. Release your finger.
Use Folders
To create folders:
► Touch and hold an app icon and drag it
over another. A new folder icon appears.
You can now drag more apps to the
folder if you wish.
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To add more apps to the folders:
1. Tap a folder icon and tap in the top-
right corner.
2. Slide the screen to browse through the
available apps and place checkmarks
on those apps you want to put in the
folder.
To manage folders:
1. Tap a folder icon you want to manage.
2. The following options are available:
Tap the Unnamed Folder field. The
keyboard opens and you can name
the folder. To rename it, tap the
name.
Drag an app out of the folder and
drop it anywhere on the Home
screen to remove it.
Drag the app to “Remove” at the top
of the screen to remove it from the
Home screen.
Change the Wallpaper
1. Touch and hold the background on the
Home screen.
2. Tap WALLPAPERS .
3. Tap Pick image to use your own image,
or browse through the choices.
4. Tap the item to use and then tap SET
WALLPAPER or Set wallpaper.
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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” on page 68.
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 Enable location on the widget and
enable the location settings if it is not
enabled. See “Location Settings” on
page 86.
4. Tap Back to return to the Home
screen and tap on the bottom right
of the widget.
Add a Location
1. Tap the weather image on the widget
and then tap > .
2. Enter a location in the Search location
field and tap . The matching
location(s) will 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.
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 SELECT ALL to select all the
locations.
3. Tap DONE.
Configure the Settings
1. Tap the weather image on the widget
and then tap .
2. The following options are available:
Temperature scale: Select
Fahrenheit or Celsius.
Cycle time: Select the frequency of
auto update.
When launching: Update the
weather information when the
application is opened.
When the current location
changes: Update the weather
information when your current
location changes. Data usage may
increase when this is on.
Dura Grid
The Dura Grid widget provides one-touch
access to frequently used apps or settings.
The high contrast, large icons allow easy
selection, even with gloves on or while on
the move during outdoor activities. The
Dura Grid widget can also be customized
with most frequently used apps and
settings and is available in a three, six or
nine-position layout.
► From the Home screen, swipe left to
display the DuraGrid widget.
Change an Icon on the Dura Grid Widget
1. Tap EDIT on Dura Grid. appears
in the right hand corner of each of the
icons.
2. Tap any settings or apps to be changed.
The icon disappears.
3. Tap Add and tap on an icon from the
SETTINGS or APPS tabs.
4. Tap DONE .
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Status Bar
Icon Description
Bluetooth® enabled
Wi-Fi® active (full signal)
Vibrate
Silent
Network (full signal)
Network (no signal)
4G LTE (data service)
4G (data service)
3G (data service)
2G (data service)
GPRS; General Packet Radio
Service (data service)
Airplane mode
GPS is active
Icon Description
Alarm set
Battery (charging)
Battery (full charge)
Battery (discharged)
Icon Description
Missed call
New Gmail
New message
New voicemail message
Event
Music application is running
in the background
Alarm
Downloading
/
Music is playing/Music is
paused
USB tethering or/and Mobile
HotSpot active
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.
Note: All icons are simulated. Actual
images may vary.
Status Icons
Notification Icons
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Notifications Panel
Open the Notifications panel to view the
Quick Settings panel and a list of your
current notifications.
To open the Notifications panel:
► Swipe down from the top of the screen.
● When you are finished with a notification,
swipe it away to the left or right.
● To clear all notifications, tap CLEAR
ALL at the very bottom of the
notifications list.
Tip: You can control what notifications
show on your screen when your phone
is locked. See “Notification Settings” on
page 83 for details.
● Tap the profile icon at the top right
to see the profiles.
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● To open the main Settings app, tap the
settings icon . For details, see
“Settings” on page 78.
To close the Notifications panel:
► Swipe up from the bottom of the screen.
– or –
Tap Back .
Quick Settings Panel
The Quick Settings panel allows you easy
access to common phone settings. Tap
to expand the Quick Settings panel.
● The following options are available:
Wi-Fi to turn Wi-Fi on or off.
Location to enable or disable the
location feature.
Sound to configure the sound
settings.
Rotation to enable or disable the
auto-rotate screen feature.
Brightness to adjust the screen
brightness.
Eco Mode to enable or disable the
Eco Mode feature.
Airplane to enable or disable the
Airplane mode.
Bluetooth to turn Bluetooth on or off.
HotSpot to turn HotSpot feature on
or off.
Onehand to enable or disable the
Onehand operation.
Interruptions to access the
Interruptions settings.
● To change the positions of items, tap
EDIT. Touch and hold the item you
want to move, and then drag it to a
different location and release your finger.
Tap OK.
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2 Text Entry
Touchscreen Keyboard
The touchscreen keyboard lets you enter
text directly onscreen. Your phone provides
convenient ways to enter letters, numbers,
and symbols whenever you are prompted
to enter text. The keyboard appears
automatically onscreen when you tap a text
entry field and can be used in either portrait
or landscape mode. You can also use the
Google voice typing option to enter text
Google Keyboard Overview
Key appearance may vary depending on the selected application or text field.
Note:
Tip: To close the keyboard, tap .
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using your voice (see “Google Voice Typing”
on page 24 for details).
Google Keyboard
Google Keyboard lets you use a traditional
QWERTY setup to enter text. Additional
options expand your ability to enter text
faster and more accurately.
Text Mode
► Tap to select ABC mode. Tap
to select Number & Symbol mode.
In ABC mode, tap to alter the
capitalization.
You can select the caps lock by
double-tapping to make all
letters in a word uppercase.
In Number & Symbol mode, tap
to display more symbols.
Some keys have alternate characters.
In either mode, if a key displays an
extra character at the upper right
corner, touch and hold the key to
enter the character. Or, touch and
long hold a key to call up a list of all
the characters available on that key.
Tip: For more information about the
Google Keyboard settings, see “Google
Keyboard Settings” on page 90.
Google Voice Typing
To enter text by speaking:
1. Tap the microphone icon on the
keyboard.
2. If you see Speak now, say the text you
want to enter into the microphone. If you
see Tap to pause, Google Voice Typing
recognizes your voice.
3. Confirm the text you want to enter is
displayed. Tap again to continue
entering.
Tip: For more information about the
settings of Google voice typing, see
“Google Voice Typing Settings” on page
90.
Tips for Editing Text
To copy and paste the text:
1. In a text entry field, touch and hold the
text body.
2. Selection tabs appear and the currently
selected words or characters are
highlighted. Drag the tabs to expand or
reduce the range of the selected text.
3. Tap an onscreen option from the edit
menu bar. Available options may vary:
SELECT ALL: Highlights and
selects all the text in the field.
CUT: Removes the selected text
and saves it to the clipboard.
COPY: Copies the selected text
to the clipboard.
PASTE: Inserts the last copied
or cut text into the current field.
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3 Phone Calls
Make Phone Calls
Call Using the Phone Dialpad
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps >
Phone > DIALPAD tab to display the
phone dialpad.
2. Tap the number keys on the dialpad to
enter the phone number.
3. Tap to call the number.
4. To end the call, tap .
Call from Recent Calls
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps >
Phone to display the phone app.
2. Tap the RECENT CALLS tab to display
the recent calls list.
3. Tap the Phone icon next to the
name or number you want to place a
call.
Call from Contacts
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps >
Phone to display the phone app.
2. Tap CONTACTS tab to display the
Contacts list.
Tap to search for your contact.
3. Tap the contact and tap .
For additional information on
contacts, see “Contacts” on page 34.
Call an Emergency Number
You can place calls to 9-1-1 even if the
phone’s screen is locked or your account is
restricted.
To call the 9-1-1 emergency number:
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps >
Phone > DIALPAD.
2. Enter 911 and tap .
To call the 911 emergency number when
the screen is locked:
1. Tap EMERGENCY CALL on the screen.
2. Enter 911 and tap .
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Enhanced 9-1-1 (E911) Information
This phone features an embedded Global
Positioning System (GPS) chip necessary
for utilizing E911 emergency location
services where available.
When you place an emergency 9-1-1 call,
the GPS feature of your phone seeks
information to calculate your approximate
location. Depending on several variables,
including availability and access to satellite
signals, it may take up to 30 seconds or
more to determine and report your
approximate location.
Important: Always report your location
to the 9-1-1 operator when placing an
emergency call. Some designated
emergency call takers, known as Public
Safety Answering Points (PSAPs), may
not be equipped to receive GPS
location information from your phone.
Call a Number with Pauses
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps >
Phone > DIALPAD.
2. Enter all or part of a number.
3. Tap > Add 2-sec pause or Add wait.
4. Enter additional numbers.
5. Tap to dial the number.
Call Using a Speed Dial Number
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps >
Phone > DIALPAD.
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2. For speed dial numbers 2-9, touch and
hold the number on the dialpad.
– or –
For speed dial numbers 10-99, tap the
first digit and then touch and hold the
second digit on the dialpad.
Set Up Speed Dialing
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps >
Phone > DIALPAD.
2. Tap > Speed dial setup.
3. Tap Add speed dial next to the location
number you want to assign a number to.
4. Select a contact and, if the contact has
more than one number, select a number.
To remove a number from a speed dial
location:
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps >
Phone > DIALPAD.
2. Tap > Speed dial setup.
3. Tap the assigned contact you want to
remove and tap Remove > OK.
Call Using the Plus (+) Code Dialing
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps >
Phone > DIALPAD.
2. Touch and hold 0 until you see a “+” on
the display screen.
3. Enter the country code and phone
number and then tap . The
phone automatically prepends the
access code for international dialing,
followed by the country code and phone
number.
Call Using Internet Call
When a Wi-Fi network is available, you can
make and receive calls through an Internet
calling account.
Important: Calling a phone number
using Internet calling may incur
additional charges.
Add an Internet Call Account
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps >
Phone.
2. Tap > Call settings > Internet call
settings > SIP accounts > ADD
ACCOUNT.
3. Enter your account details and tap
SAVE.
Receive Internet Calls
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps >
Phone.
2. Tap > Call settings > Internet call
settings.
3. Select the Receive incoming calls
check box.
Note: This requires the phone to
maintain a connection with a Wi-Fi data
network, which reduces the life of your
phone’s battery.
Make an Internet Call
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps >
Phone > Contacts.
2. Tap a contact and tap .
Internet Call Settings
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps >
Phone.
2. Tap > Call settings > Internet call
settings > Make calls with.
3. Make your desired selection.
SIP Settings
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps >
Phone.
2. Tap > Call settings > Internet call
settings > Use SIP calling.
3. Select For all calls or Only for SIP
calls.
Receive Phone Calls
Answer an Incoming Call
► On the Incoming call screen, swipe .
Mute the Ringtone
► Press the
Volume Key
down.
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Send an Incoming Call to Voicemail
► On the Incoming call screen, swipe
to send the call to your voicemail inbox.
Reject a Call and Send a Text Message
► On the Incoming call screen, swipe
to ignore the call and send a message
to the caller.
Note: If your phone is turned off, all
calls automatically go to voicemail.
Voicemail
Set Up Voicemail
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps >
Phone > DIALPAD.
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 –
It is strongly recommended that you
create a password when setting up your
voicemail to protect against
unauthorized access. Without a
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password, anyone who has access to
your phone is able to access your
voicemail messages.
Voicemail Notification
There are several ways your phone alerts
you to a new voicemail message.
● By sounding the assigned notification
sound.
● By vibrating the phone when the vibrate
setting is on.
● By displaying in the notifications
area of the status bar when a new
unheard voicemail message(s) is
received.
Your phone accepts messages
Note:
even when it is turned off. However,
your phone notifies you of new
messages only when it is turned on and
you are in the service area.
Retrieve Your Voicemail Messages
Use Your Phone to Access Messages
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps >
Phone > DIALPAD.
2. Touch and hold . If prompted,
enter your voicemail password.
3. Follow the voice prompts to listen to and
manage your voicemail messages.
Depending on your plan, you may
Note:
be charged when you are accessing
your voicemail from your wireless phone.
Use Another Phone to Access Messages
1. Dial your wireless phone number.
2. When your voicemail answers, press
the asterisk key (*) on the phone.
3. Enter your password.
Phone Call Options
In-Call Options
● Hold: Tap to hold the current call.
●
End call:
●
Add call:
conference call.
● Mute: Mute or unmute the
microphone during an active call.
● Speaker: Turn the speaker on or off.
● Bluetooth: Route the phone’s
audio through a connected Bluetooth
headset or through the speaker.
●
/ Dialpad/Hide:
appearance of the onscreen dialpad to
enter additional numbers, for example,
an extension or access code.
Call Waiting
To enable Call waiting:
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps >
Phone > DIALPAD.
2. Tap > Call settings > Additional
settings.
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End the current call.
Tap to initiate a
Toggle the
3. Select the Call waiting check box.
To respond to an incoming call while you
are on a call:
► On the Incoming call screen, swipe .
To switch back to the first caller:
► Tap
To create a conference call between your
existing calls:
► Tap Merge calls.
Swap calls
.
Conference Calling
1. On the Phone screen, enter a number
and tap .
2. Once you have established the
connection, tap Add call, and dial
the second number. (This puts the first
caller on hold and dials the second
number.)
3. When you are connected to the second
party, tap Merge calls.
4. If you want to add another call to the
existing conference, repeat steps 2 and
3.
If one of the people you called hangs up
during your call, you and the remaining
caller stay connected. If you initiated the
call and are the first to hang up, all callers
are disconnected.
► To end the conference call, tap .
Service to select the voicemail
Call Settings
Phone Ringtone
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps >
Phone.
2. Tap > Call settings > Phone
ringtone
3. If prompted, select an app to use and
make your desired selection.
4. Select the file or tap OK to assign the
ringtone.
Dial Pad Touch Tones
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps >
Phone.
2. Tap > Call settings, and select the
Dial pad touch tones check box to
enable or disable the option.
Vibrate When Ringing
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps >
Phone.
2. Tap > Call settings, and select the
Vibrate when ringing check box to
enable or disable the option.
Voicemail Settings
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps >
Phone.
2. Tap > Call settings > Voicemail.
3. Configure the following settings:
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service provider.
Setup to configure the voicemail
number if necessary.
Sound to select the sound to ring for
a new voicemail message.
Vibrate to select whether the phone
responds with vibration to a new
voicemail message.
Quick Responses
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps >
Phone.
2. Tap > Call settings > Quick
responses.
3. Create and edit text phrases that you
can add to messages.
Call Rejection
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps >
Phone.
2. Tap > Call settings > Call rejection.
3. Select the check box next to Call
rejection and tap Call rejection list.
4. Select the check box next to Unknown
number to reject calls from numbers not
registered in Contacts.
5. Tap to add numbers you want to
reject to the Call rejection list.
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