Kyocera E6710, Torque User Guide

Kyocera Torque
User Guide
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents ......................................................................................................................... i
Get Started ................................................................................................................................ 1
User Guide Notes ................................ ................................................................ ............... 1
Your Phone at a Glance ...................................................................................................... 1
Set Up Your Phone ............................................................................................................. 2
Insert and Charge the Battery ...................................................................................... 2
Insert a SIM Card......................................................................................................... 3
Activate Your Phone ........................................................................................................... 5
Set Up Voicemail ................................................................................................ ................ 5
Sprint Account Information and Help ................................................................ ................... 6
Sprint Account Passwords ........................................................................................... 7
Manage Your Account ................................................................................................. 7
Sprint Support Services ............................................................................................... 8
Phone Basics ............................................................................................................................. 9
Your Phone’s Layout ........................................................................................................... 9
Smart Sonic Receiver ........................................................................................................11
Turn Your Phone On and Off .............................................................................................11
Turn Your Screen On and Off ............................................................................................12
Touchscreen Navigation ....................................................................................................12
Your Home Screen ............................................................................................................16
Home Screen Overview ..............................................................................................16
Extended Home Screens ............................................................................................17
Customize the Home Screen ......................................................................................17
Status Bar ..........................................................................................................................19
Enter Text ..........................................................................................................................21
Touchscreen Keyboards .............................................................................................21
Swype .........................................................................................................................21
Swype Settings ...........................................................................................................25
Android Keyboard .......................................................................................................26
Android Keyboard Settings .........................................................................................29
Copy and Paste Text ..................................................................................................29
Phone Calls ..............................................................................................................................32
Make Phone Calls ..............................................................................................................32
Call Using the Phone Dialpad .....................................................................................32
Call from Call Logs .....................................................................................................33
Call from Contacts ......................................................................................................33
Call Using a Speed Dial Number ................................................................................33
Call a Number in a Text Message or Email Message ..................................................34
Call Emergency Numbers ...........................................................................................34
Call Numbers with Pauses ..........................................................................................35
Call Using the Plus (+) Code .......................................................................................35
Call Using Internet Calling ..........................................................................................35
Receive Phone Calls ..........................................................................................................36
Visual Voicemail ................................................................................................................37
Set Up Visual Voicemail..............................................................................................37
Review Visual Voicemail .............................................................................................38
Listen to Multiple Voicemail Messages ................................ .......................................39
Compose a Message ..................................................................................................40
Configure Visual Voicemail Settings ...........................................................................40
Change Your Main Greeting via the Voicemail Menu ..................................................41
Edit the Display Name via the Voicemail Menu ...........................................................41
Voicemail (Traditional) .......................................................................................................41
Set Up Voicemail ........................................................................................................42
Voicemail Notification .................................................................................................42
Retrieve Your Voicemail Messages ............................................................................42
Phone Call Options ............................................................................................................43
In-call Options .............................................................................................................43
Caller ID .....................................................................................................................45
Call Waiting ................................................................................................................45
3-Way Calling .............................................................................................................45
Call Forwarding ..........................................................................................................46
Set Up Speed Dialing .........................................................................................................46
Call Logs ............................................................................................................................47
Call Settings ......................................................................................................................48
TTY Mode ...................................................................................................................49
Sprint Direct Connect ................................................................................................................50
About Sprint Direct Connect ...............................................................................................50
Before Making Your First Direct Connect Call ....................................................................50
Your Direct Connect Number .............................................................................................50
Dial Direct Connect Numbers .....................................................................................51
Save a Direct Connect Number ..................................................................................51
Display Your Direct Connect Number .........................................................................52
Make and Answer Direct Connect Calls .............................................................................52
Make a Direct Connect Call by Entering a Number .....................................................52
Make a Direct Connect Call from Contacts .................................................................54
Make a Direct Connect Call Using a Speed Dial Number............................................54
Make a Direct Connect Call from Recent DC’s ...........................................................54
Make a Direct Connect Call from the DC Call List ................................ .......................55
Availability Notifications ..............................................................................................55
Answer Direct Connect Calls ......................................................................................56
End a Direct Connect Call ...........................................................................................57
Call Alerts ................................ ................................................................ ..........................57
Send a Call Alert .........................................................................................................57
Reply to a Call Alert ....................................................................................................58
Group Connect ..................................................................................................................58
Make Group Connect Calls .........................................................................................58
Group Connect Call Information ..................................................................................60
TeamDC ............................................................................................................................60
Set Up a TeamDC Group ............................................................................................60
Update TeamDC Groups ............................................................................................61
Make a TeamDC Call .................................................................................................61
Remove Yourself from a TeamDC Group ...................................................................62
TeamDC Call Information ...........................................................................................62
Opt-In TeamDC ..........................................................................................................63
Scan Lock ...................................................................................................................63
Invites ................................................................................................................................63
Send an Invite .............................................................................................................63
Reply to an Invite ........................................................................................................64
Direct Connect Settings .....................................................................................................64
Turn Direct Connect On and Off .................................................................................64
Direct Connect Permissions ........................................................................................65
Group Call Options .....................................................................................................66
DC Headset Mode ......................................................................................................66
One Touch DC ............................................................................................................66
Beep During a DC Call ...............................................................................................67
People ......................................................................................................................................68
Get Started with People ................................................................................................ .....68
Add a Contact ....................................................................................................................70
Save a Phone Number .......................................................................................................72
Edit a Contact ....................................................................................................................72
Add a Group Contact .........................................................................................................74
Edit a Group Contact .........................................................................................................75
DC Group Contact .............................................................................................................75
Add a Group Connect Contact ....................................................................................76
Edit a Group Connect Contact ....................................................................................76
ICE (In Case of Emergency) ..............................................................................................76
Synchronize Contacts ........................................................................................................78
Share a Contact ................................ ................................................................ .................78
Sprint Mobile Sync .............................................................................................................79
Accounts and Messaging ..........................................................................................................80
Gmail / Google ...................................................................................................................80
Create a Google Account ............................................................................................80
Sign In to Your Google Account ..................................................................................81
Access Gmail ..............................................................................................................81
Send a Gmail Message ..............................................................................................82
Read and Reply to Gmail Messages ...........................................................................82
Email .................................................................................................................................83
Add an Email Account ................................................................................................83
Add a Corporate Account ............................................................................................84
Compose and Send Email ..........................................................................................85
View and Reply to Email .............................................................................................85
Manage Your Email Inbox ...........................................................................................86
General Email Settings ...............................................................................................86
Email Account Settings ...............................................................................................87
Delete an Email Account.............................................................................................88
Text Messaging and MMS .................................................................................................88
Compose Text Messages ...........................................................................................88
Send a Multimedia Message (MMS) ................................................................ ...........89
Save and Resume a Draft Message ...........................................................................91
New Messages Notification .........................................................................................91
Managing Message Conversations .............................................................................91
Text and MMS Options ...............................................................................................93
Social Networking Accounts ...............................................................................................94
YouTube .....................................................................................................................94
Google Talk .......................................................................................................................95
Sign In and Chat .........................................................................................................95
Manage Your Friends .................................................................................................97
Mobile Indicators ........................................................................................................98
Sign Out .....................................................................................................................98
Google Talk Settings ..................................................................................................98
Apps and Entertainment .......................................................................................................... 100
Google Play Store App .................................................................................................... 100
Find and Install an App ............................................................................................. 100
Create a Google Wallet Account ............................................................................... 101
Request a Refund for a Paid App ............................................................................. 102
Open an Installed App .............................................................................................. 102
Uninstall an App ....................................................................................................... 103
Get Help with Google Play ........................................................................................ 103
Navigation ........................................................................................................................ 103
Google Maps ............................................................................................................ 103
Scout by Telenav .................................................................................................. 106
Google Navigation .................................................................................................... 107
Google Latitude ................................................................................................ ........ 108
Music Player .................................................................................................................... 111
Open the Music Library ............................................................................................. 111
Play Music ................................................................................................................ 111
Search for Music in the Music Library. ...................................................................... 113
Now Playing Queue. ................................................................................................. 113
Use Playlists ................................................................................................ ............. 114
Back Up Your Downloaded Music Files .................................................................... 115
Sprint ID ........................................................................................................................... 115
Install Your ID Pack .................................................................................................. 116
Switch ID Packs ........................................................................................................ 116
Sprint TV & Movies .......................................................................................................... 116
Sprint Zone ...................................................................................................................... 117
Web and Data ......................................................................................................................... 118
Wi-Fi ................................................................................................................................ 118
Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network ................................................... 118
Check the Wireless Network Status .......................................................................... 119
Connect to a Different Wi-Fi Network ........................................................................ 119
Sprint Connections Optimizer .......................................................................................... 119
Sprint 4G ......................................................................................................................... 120
Data Services (Sprint 3G and 4G Networks) .................................................................... 121
Your User Name ....................................................................................................... 121
Launch a Web Connection ........................................................................................ 121
Data Connection Status and Indicators ..................................................................... 122
Virtual Private Networks (VPN) ................................................................ ........................ 122
Prepare Your Phone for VPN Connection ................................................................. 123
Install Security Certificates ........................................................................................ 123
Add a VPN Connection ............................................................................................. 123
Connect to or Disconnect from a VPN ...................................................................... 123
Browser ........................................................................................................................... 124
Launch the Web Browser.......................................................................................... 124
Learn to Navigate the Browser ................................................................................. 124
Browser Menu .......................................................................................................... 125
Select Text on a Web Page ...................................................................................... 126
Go to a Specific Website........................................................................................... 127
Adjust Browser Settings ............................................................................................ 127
Create Website Settings ........................................................................................... 130
Reset the Browser to Default .................................................................................... 130
Set the Browser Home Page .................................................................................... 130
Create Bookmarks .................................................................................................... 131
Create a New Homepage ......................................................................................... 131
Add Bookmarks to Your Home Screen ................................ ..................................... 132
Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot ................................................................ ..................................... 132
Camera and Video .................................................................................................................. 134
Take Pictures ................................................................................................................... 134
Open or Close the Camera ....................................................................................... 134
Camera Viewfinder Screen ....................................................................................... 134
Take a Picture .......................................................................................................... 135
Review Screen ......................................................................................................... 136
Record Videos ................................................................................................................. 136
Video Viewfinder Screen........................................................................................... 136
Record Videos ................................................................ .......................................... 137
Camera Settings ................................ ................................................................ .............. 138
Video Camera Settings .................................................................................................... 139
View Pictures and Videos Using Gallery .......................................................................... 140
Open or Close Gallery .............................................................................................. 140
View Pictures and Videos. ........................................................................................ 141
Zoom In or Out on a Picture ...................................................................................... 142
Watch Video ............................................................................................................. 142
Working with Pictures ...................................................................................................... 143
Picture Options Menu ............................................................................................... 143
Edit a Picture ............................................................................................................ 143
Share Pictures and Videos............................................................................................... 145
Send Pictures or Videos by Email/Gmail ................................................................... 145
Send Pictures or Videos by Multimedia Message ..................................................... 145
Send Pictures or Videos Using Bluetooth ................................................................. 146
Share Pictures and Videos on Google+ .................................................................... 146
Share Pictures on Picasa .......................................................................................... 146
Share Videos on YouTube ........................................................................................ 147
Tools and Calendar ................................................................................................................. 148
Calendar ................................ .......................................................................................... 148
Add an Event to the Calendar ................................ ................................................... 148
Invite Guests to Your Calendar Event (Google Account Only) .................................. 149
Calendar Event Alerts ............................................................................................... 149
View Calendar Events .............................................................................................. 150
Erase Calendar Events ............................................................................................. 152
Show or Hide Calendars ........................................................................................... 153
Synchronize Calendars with Your Phone .................................................................. 153
Clock ............................................................................................................................... 153
Open Clock ............................................................................................................... 153
Alarm ........................................................................................................................ 154
Calculator ........................................................................................................................ 156
LED Flashlight ................................................................................................................. 156
Voice Services ................................................................................................................. 156
Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) ...................................................................... 157
Text-to-Speech Settings ................................................................ ........................... 158
Voice Search ............................................................................................................ 158
Eco Mode ........................................................................................................................ 159
Bluetooth ......................................................................................................................... 159
Turn Bluetooth On or Off........................................................................................... 159
The Bluetooth Settings Menu .................................................................................... 160
Change the Device Name ......................................................................................... 160
Connect a Bluetooth Headset or Car Kit ................................................................... 160
Reconnect a Headset or Car Kit ............................................................................... 161
Disconnect or Unpair from a Bluetooth Device .......................................................... 161
Send and Receive Information Using Bluetooth ........................................................ 162
Near Field Communication (NFC) Technology ................................................................. 164
Turn NFC On or Off .................................................................................................. 164
Android Beam ................................................................ ........................................... 164
microSD Card .................................................................................................................. 165
Insert a microSD Card .............................................................................................. 165
Remove the microSD Card ....................................................................................... 166
View the microSD Card Memory ............................................................................... 167
Format the microSD Card ......................................................................................... 167
Unmount the microSD Card ...................................................................................... 167
Use the Phone’s microSD Card as a USB Drive ....................................................... 167
Use the Phone’s microSD Card as a Media Device .................................................. 168
Update Your Phone ......................................................................................................... 168
Update Your PRL ..................................................................................................... 168
Update Your Profile .................................................................................................. 169
Update Your Phone Firmware .................................................................................. 169
Update Kyocera Software ......................................................................................... 170
Sprint Worldwide Wireless Service .......................................................................................... 171
Activate Sprint Worldwide Service on Your Account ........................................................ 171
Enable Global Roaming Mode ......................................................................................... 171
Make and Receive Worldwide Calls ................................................................................. 172
Sprint Voicemail Service .................................................................................................. 173
Set Up Your Voicemail Access Number .................................................................... 173
Access Your Voicemail ............................................................................................. 173
Voicemail Troubleshooting ........................................................................................ 174
International Data Roaming ............................................................................................. 174
Status Messages ................................................................................................ ............. 174
Contact Sprint for Assistance ........................................................................................... 175
Settings ................................................................................................................................... 177
Wi-Fi Settings .................................................................................................................. 177
Bluetooth Settings ............................................................................................................ 178
MaxiMZR Settings ........................................................................................................... 178
Data Usage Settings ........................................................................................................ 178
More Settings................................................................................................................... 180
Airplane Mode .......................................................................................................... 180
VPN Settings ............................................................................................................ 180
Tethering & Portable Hotspot Settings ...................................................................... 180
NFC Settings ............................................................................................................ 180
Wi-Fi Direct Settings ................................................................................................. 180
Mobile Networks Settings ......................................................................................... 181
Roaming Settings ..................................................................................................... 181
Roaming Guard ................................................................ ........................................ 183
Direct Connect Settings ................................................................................................... 184
Sound Settings ................................................................................................................ 184
Volumes ................................................................................................................... 184
Silent Mode............................................................................................................... 184
DC Calls Sound ........................................................................................................ 185
Call Alerts Sound ...................................................................................................... 185
Phone Ringtone ........................................................................................................ 185
Vibrate Pattern .......................................................................................................... 185
Default Notification .................................................................................................... 185
Vibrate and Ring ....................................................................................................... 186
Persistent Alerts ....................................................................................................... 186
Dial Pad Touch Tones .............................................................................................. 186
Touch Sounds .......................................................................................................... 186
Screen Lock Sound .................................................................................................. 186
Vibrate on Touch ...................................................................................................... 187
Hearing Aid ............................................................................................................... 187
Display Settings ............................................................................................................... 187
Brightness ................................................................................................................ 187
Wallpaper ................................................................................................................. 187
Auto-Rotate Screen .................................................................................................. 188
Sleep ........................................................................................................................ 188
Font Size .................................................................................................................. 188
Key Backlight ............................................................................................................ 188
Screen Proximity Safety............................................................................................ 188
Storage Settings .............................................................................................................. 189
Battery Settings ............................................................................................................... 189
PC Connection Settings ................................................................................................... 190
Apps Settings................................................................................................................... 190
Accounts & Sync Settings ................................................................................................ 191
Location Services Settings ............................................................................................... 191
Security Settings .............................................................................................................. 192
Screen Lock.............................................................................................................. 192
Automatically Lock .................................................................................................... 194
Power Button Instantly Locks .................................................................................... 194
Vibrate on Touch ...................................................................................................... 194
Owner Information .................................................................................................... 194
Encryption ................................................................................................................ 195
Set Up SIM Card Lock .............................................................................................. 195
Make Passwords Visible ........................................................................................... 195
Device Administrators ............................................................................................... 196
Unknown Sources..................................................................................................... 196
Credential Storage .................................................................................................... 196
Language & Input Settings ............................................................................................... 197
Language Settings .................................................................................................... 197
Pointer Speed ................................................................ ........................................... 197
Back Up and Reset Phone Settings ................................................................................. 197
Date & Time Settings ....................................................................................................... 198
Accessibility Settings ....................................................................................................... 199
Services .................................................................................................................... 199
Large Text ................................................................................................................ 199
Power Button Ends Call ............................................................................................ 199
Auto-Rotate Screen .................................................................................................. 199
Speak Passwords ..................................................................................................... 200
Explore by Touch ...................................................................................................... 200
Touch & Hold Delay .................................................................................................. 200
Install Web Scripts .................................................................................................... 200
DC Button ................................................................................................................. 200
Developer Options Settings ............................................................................................. 201
Activate This Device ........................................................................................................ 201
About Phone .................................................................................................................... 201
System Update ................................................................................................................ 201
Copyright Information .............................................................................................................. 202
Index ....................................................................................................................................... 203

Get Started

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

User Guide Notes

Instructions to perform tasks in this guide may change depending on the software version on your phone.
All screens in this guide are simulated. Actual displays may vary.

Your Phone at a Glance

The following illustration outlines your phone’s primary external features and buttons.

Set Up Your Phone

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

Insert and Charge the Battery

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

Insert a SIM Card

Your phone comes with a preinstalled SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card.
Note:
Note:
Your SIM card should be preinstalled. If you need to reinstall your SIM card, follow the instructions below.
The SIM included contains information specific to your phone and should be retained with the phone.
1. Remove the battery cover. See Insert and Charge the Battery.
2. Lift the battery and remove it.
3. Slide the flap of the SIM card holder in the direction of the arrow to unlock it and lift the flap.
4. Hold the SIM card so that the metal contacts on the SIM card face down and the cut off corner points to the bottom-left corner of your phone. Insert the SIM card into the flap of the SIM card holder.
5. Replace the flap of the SIM card holder and slide the flap in the direction of the arrow to lock it.
6. Replace the battery and the battery cover. See Insert and Charge the Battery.

Activate Your Phone

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

Set Up Voicemail

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

Sprint Account Information and Help

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

Sprint Account Passwords

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

Manage Your Account

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

Sprint Support Services

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

Phone Basics

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

Your Phone’s Layout

The illustrations and descriptions below outline your phone’s basic layout.
Key Functions
Smart Sonic Receiver (Internal)
Smart Sonic Receiver.
lets you hear the caller and automated prompts. See
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. It also automatically turns off the keyboard backlight and brightens the display when you are in sunlight or a bright room, and turns on the keyboard backlight and dims the display in darker places.
LED Indicator
Home Key
displays a phone notification, charging status, or alert.
returns you to the home screen. Press and hold to open the recently-
used applications window.
Back Key
lets you return to the previous screen, or close a dialog box, options
menu, the Notifications panel, or onscreen keyboard.
Speakers
let you hear the different ringtones and sounds. The speakers also let you
hear the caller’s voice in speakerphone mode.
Menu Key
Self Camera Lens
lets you open the menus of the current screen or application.
takes pictures and records videos while facing the screen, and
allows you to video conference.
Touchscreen
displays all the information needed to operate your phone. Use finger
gestures to navigate and interact with items on the screen.
Power Button
lets you turn the phone on or off or turn the screen on or off, or switch
your phone to silent mode, vibration mode, or airplane mode.
Headset Jack
allows you to plug in an optional headset for convenient, hands-free
conversations.
Speaker Button
lets you place or receive calls in speakerphone mode or turn the
speakerphone on and off during a call.
Microphones
transmit your voice for phone calls or record your voice or ambient
sounds for voice recordings and videos.
Charger/Accessory Jack
allows you to connect the micro-USB cable (included) to
charge the battery or to transfer files to and from a computer.
Volume Button
allows you to adjust the ringtone or media volume when you are not on
a call, or adjust the voice volume during a call.
Direct Connect Button (DC Button)
allows you to make Direct Connect calls, send Call
Alerts, and view Direct Connect Call logs.
Camera Button
lets you activate the camera and video camera, and take pictures and
videos.
Internal Antennas
not obstruct while using the phone.
facilitate reception and transmission. To maximize performance, do
Battery Cover Lock
Power Connectors
SIM Card Slot (Internal)
Your phone comes with the SIM card preinstalled.
Note:
microSD Card Slot (Internal)
external memory.
Back Camera Lens
Camera Flash
or recording a video. It can also work as an LED flashlight. See LED Flashlight.
CAUTION!
Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the phone.
turns to lock and unlock the battery cover.
allow your phone to be connected to an optional multi-bay charger.
allows you to insert a SIM card.
allows you to insert an optional microSD card to support
lets you take pictures and videos.
helps illuminate subjects in low-light environments when taking a picture

Smart Sonic Receiver

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

Turn Your Phone On and Off

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

Turn Your Screen On and Off

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

Touchscreen Navigation

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

Your Home Screen

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

Home Screen Overview

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

Extended Home Screens

In addition to the main home screen, your phone has four extended home screens to provide more space for adding icons, widgets, and more. Press screen to move from the main screen to an extended screen.
You cannot add more screens.
While on an extended screen, press
Home
Home
to return to the main home screen.
and then drag across the

Customize the Home Screen

Learn how to add, move, or remove items from the home screen.
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