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User Guide
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Table of Contents
Introduction ................................................................................................................................ 1
Get Started ................................................................................................................................ 2
Your Phone at a Glance ...................................................................................................... 2
Set Up Your Phone ............................................................................................................. 4
Charge the Battery ....................................................................................................... 4
Your SIM Card ................................................................ ............................................. 5
Charge the Battery Wirelessly ..................................................................................... 7
Turn Your Phone On and Off .............................................................................................. 7
Turn Your Screen On and Off ...................................................................................... 8
Setup Wizard ............................................................................................................... 9
Set Up Voice Mail .......................................................................................................10
Phone Basics ............................................................................................................................11
Touchscreen Navigation ....................................................................................................11
Function Buttons ................................................................ ................................................13
Your Home Screen ............................................................................................................13
Home Screen Overview ..............................................................................................13
Extended Home Screens ............................................................................................14
Manage the Home Screens ........................................................................................15
Weather ......................................................................................................................17
Quick Shortcuts .................................................................................................................18
Dura Grid ...........................................................................................................................18
Launcher Screens ..............................................................................................................19
Status Bar ..........................................................................................................................20
Notifications Panel ......................................................................................................20
Quick Settings ............................................................................................................21
Enter Text ..........................................................................................................................22
Touchscreen Keyboards .............................................................................................22
Gboard .......................................................................................................................22
Glide Typing ...............................................................................................................25
Google Voice Typing ..................................................................................................25
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Copy and Paste Text ..................................................................................................26
Phone Calls ..............................................................................................................................27
Make Phone Calls ..............................................................................................................27
Call Using the Phone Dialpad .....................................................................................27
Call from Recents .......................................................................................................28
Call from Contacts ......................................................................................................28
Call Using a Speed Dial Number ................................................................................28
Call Emergency Numbers ...........................................................................................28
Call Numbers with Pauses ..........................................................................................29
Call Using the Plus (+) Code .......................................................................................29
Receive Phone Calls ..........................................................................................................30
Voice Mail ..........................................................................................................................30
Review Voice Mail ......................................................................................................31
Configure Voice Mail Settings ..................................................................................... 32
Voice Mail (Traditional) ......................................................................................................32
Set Up Voice Mail .......................................................................................................32
Voice Mail Notification ................................................................................................32
Retrieve Your Voice Mail Messages ...........................................................................32
Phone Call Options ............................................................................................................33
In-call Options .............................................................................................................33
Caller Name ID ...........................................................................................................34
Call Waiting ................................................................................................................34
3-Way Calling .............................................................................................................34
Call Forwarding ..........................................................................................................35
Set Up Speed Dialing .........................................................................................................35
Recent Calls ......................................................................................................................36
Call Settings ......................................................................................................................38
Call Rejection .............................................................................................................38
Quick Responses........................................................................................................38
Auto Answer ...............................................................................................................39
Power Key Ends Call ..................................................................................................39
Noise Reduction .........................................................................................................39
Additional Settings ......................................................................................................39
Video Calling ..............................................................................................................40
Phone Ringtone ..........................................................................................................40
Vibrate When Ringing ................................................................................................ .40
Dial Pad Touch Tones ................................................................................................40
Voicemail ....................................................................................................................40
Assisted Dialing ..........................................................................................................40
TTY Mode ...................................................................................................................41
Hearing Aids ...............................................................................................................41
Call Timer ...................................................................................................................42
Push To Talk Plus (PTT+) .....................................................................................42
Contacts....................................................................................................................................44
Contacts List ......................................................................................................................44
Add a Contact ....................................................................................................................45
Save a Phone Number .......................................................................................................46
Edit a Contact ....................................................................................................................46
Add a Group Contact .........................................................................................................50
Edit a Group Contact .........................................................................................................50
ICE (In Case of Emergency) ..............................................................................................51
Synchronize Contacts ........................................................................................................52
Accounts and Messaging ..........................................................................................................53
Gmail / Google ...................................................................................................................53
Create a Google Account ............................................................................................53
Sign In to Your Google Account ..................................................................................54
Access Gmail ..............................................................................................................54
Send a Gmail Message ..............................................................................................54
Read and Reply to Gmail Messages ...........................................................................55
Gmail Account Settings ..............................................................................................55
Delete a Gmail Account ..............................................................................................56
Email .................................................................................................................................56
Set up Email Account .................................................................................................56
Access Email ..............................................................................................................56
Message+ ..........................................................................................................................57
Save and Resume a Draft Message ...........................................................................57
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Social Networking Accounts ...............................................................................................58
YouTube .....................................................................................................................58
Apps and Entertainment ............................................................................................................59
Google Play Store App ......................................................................................................59
Find and Install an App ...............................................................................................59
Google Play Store Options .........................................................................................60
Open an Installed App ................................................................................................60
Uninstall an App .........................................................................................................60
Google Maps .....................................................................................................................61
Music .................................................................................................................................63
Play Music ..................................................................................................................63
Web and Data ...........................................................................................................................65
Wi-Fi ..................................................................................................................................65
Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network ......................................................65
Check the Wireless Network Status ............................................................................66
Connect to a Different Wi-Fi Network ..........................................................................66
The Wi-Fi Settings Menu ............................................................................................66
Data Services ....................................................................................................................67
Launch a Web Connection ..........................................................................................67
Data Connection Status and Indicators .......................................................................67
Virtual Private Networks (VPN) ..........................................................................................68
Prepare Your Phone for VPN Connection ...................................................................68
Install Security Certificates ..........................................................................................68
Add a VPN Connection ...............................................................................................69
Connect to or Disconnect from a VPN ........................................................................69
Browser .............................................................................................................................69
Launch Chrome ..........................................................................................................69
Learn to Navigate Chrome ..........................................................................................70
Chrome Menu .............................................................................................................71
Select Text on a Web Page ........................................................................................72
Manage Bookmarks ....................................................................................................72
Mobile Hotspot ...................................................................................................................73
Tethering ...........................................................................................................................73
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Camera and Camcorder ............................................................................................................74
Use the Camera App .........................................................................................................74
Open or Close the Camera App ..................................................................................74
Viewfinder Screen.......................................................................................................74
Take a Picture or Record a Video ...............................................................................75
Review Screen ...........................................................................................................76
Action Overlay Mode ..................................................................................................77
Underwater Mode .......................................................................................................78
Camera and Camcorder Settings .......................................................................................79
View Pictures and Videos Using Photos ................................................................ ............80
Open or Close Photos ................................................................................................81
View Pictures and Videos ...........................................................................................81
Zoom In or Out on a Picture ........................................................................................82
Work with Pictures .............................................................................................................82
Picture Options Menu .................................................................................................82
Edit a Picture ..............................................................................................................82
Share Pictures and Videos.................................................................................................83
Send Pictures or Videos by Gmail ..............................................................................83
Send Pictures or Videos by Message+ .......................................................................84
Send Pictures or Videos Using Bluetooth ...................................................................84
Share Videos on YouTube ..........................................................................................84
Tools and Calendar ...................................................................................................................85
Calendar ............................................................................................................................85
Add an Event to the Calendar .....................................................................................85
Invite Guests to Your Calendar Event .........................................................................86
Calendar Event Alerts ................................................................................................ .86
Add Reminders in the Calendar ..................................................................................87
Create a Goal in the Calendar ....................................................................................87
View Calendar Events ................................................................................................88
Edit Calendar Events, Reminders, or Goals ................................................................88
Delete Calendar Events, Reminders, or Goals ............................................................89
Quickly Hide or Show Events ......................................................................................89
Calendar Settings .......................................................................................................89
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Synchronize Calendars with Your Phone ....................................................................90
Clock .................................................................................................................................90
World Clock ................................................................................................................90
Alarm ..........................................................................................................................91
Timer ..........................................................................................................................92
Stopwatch ...................................................................................................................92
Calculator ..........................................................................................................................93
Flashlight ........................................................................................................................... 93
Sound Recorder .................................................................................................................94
Voice Services ...................................................................................................................95
Text-to-Speech ...........................................................................................................95
Voice Search ..............................................................................................................95
Eco Mode ..........................................................................................................................96
Bluetooth ...........................................................................................................................97
Turn Bluetooth On or Off.............................................................................................97
The Bluetooth Settings Menu ......................................................................................97
Change the Phone Name ...........................................................................................97
Connect a Bluetooth Headset or Car Kit .....................................................................98
Reconnect a Headset or Car Kit .................................................................................98
Unpair from a Bluetooth Device ..................................................................................99
Send and Receive Information Using Bluetooth ..........................................................99
Supported Bluetooth Profiles .................................................................................... 100
Near Field Communication (NFC) Technology ................................................................. 101
Turn NFC On or Off .................................................................................................. 101
Android Beam ........................................................................................................... 102
microSD Card .................................................................................................................. 103
Insert or Remove a microSD Card ............................................................................ 103
View the microSD Card Memory ............................................................................... 105
Format the microSD Card ......................................................................................... 105
Unmount the microSD Card ...................................................................................... 105
Use the Phone’s microSD Card as a Media Device .................................................. 106
File Commander .............................................................................................................. 106
Supported Formats ................................................................................................... 107
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Outdoor Portal ................................................................................................................. 107
Settings ................................................................................................................................... 109
Network & Internet ........................................................................................................... 109
Wi-Fi Settings ........................................................................................................... 109
Cellular network settings ........................................................................................... 109
Data Usage Settings ................................................................................................. 111
Mobile Hotspot & tethering ........................................................................................ 113
VPN Settings ............................................................................................................ 115
Airplane mode .......................................................................................................... 115
Wireless emergency alerts ........................................................................................ 115
Advanced Calling ............................................................................................................. 116
Video Calling ............................................................................................................ 116
Wi-Fi Calling ............................................................................................................. 116
Connected devices .......................................................................................................... 117
Bluetooth .................................................................................................................. 117
Cast .......................................................................................................................... 117
NFC .......................................................................................................................... 117
Android Beam ........................................................................................................... 117
Printing ..................................................................................................................... 117
USB .......................................................................................................................... 118
Display ............................................................................................................................. 118
Brightness level ................................ ................................................................ ........ 118
Adaptive brightness .................................................................................................. 118
Night Light ................................................................................................................ 118
Wallpaper ................................................................................................................. 118
Sleep ........................................................................................................................ 118
Glove touch mode..................................................................................................... 119
Auto-rotate screen .................................................................................................... 119
Font size ................................................................................................................... 119
Display size .............................................................................................................. 119
Screen saver ............................................................................................................ 119
Show battery percentage .......................................................................................... 120
Display quick settings ............................................................................................... 120
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Sound .............................................................................................................................. 120
Volume ..................................................................................................................... 120
Also vibrate for calls .................................................................................................. 120
Do Not Disturb preferences ...................................................................................... 120
Phone ringtone ......................................................................................................... 121
Vibrate pattern .......................................................................................................... 121
Vibrate intensity ........................................................................................................ 121
Default notification sound .......................................................................................... 122
Default alarm sound .................................................................................................. 122
Other sounds and vibrations ..................................................................................... 123
Programmable keys ......................................................................................................... 123
Apps & notifications ......................................................................................................... 124
Battery ............................................................................................................................. 126
Storage ............................................................................................................................ 126
Device storage .......................................................................................................... 126
SD Card .................................................................................................................... 126
Security & location ........................................................................................................... 127
Security status .......................................................................................................... 127
Screen lock ............................................................................................................... 127
Screen lock settings .................................................................................................. 127
Fingerprint ................................................................................................................ 129
Location .................................................................................................................... 130
Show passwords ...................................................................................................... 131
Device admin apps ................................................................................................... 132
SIM card lock ............................................................................................................ 132
Encryption & credentials ........................................................................................... 132
Trust agents.............................................................................................................. 134
Screen pinning .......................................................................................................... 134
Apps with usage access ........................................................................................... 134
Accounts ................................................................................................ .......................... 134
Accessibility ..................................................................................................................... 135
Volume key shortcut ................................................................................................. 135
Downloaded services ................................................................................................ 136
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Select to Speak ........................................................................................................ 136
TalkBack ................................................................................................................... 136
Text-to-speech output ............................................................................................... 136
Font size ................................................................................................................... 136
Magnification ............................................................................................................ 136
Color correction ................................ ................................................................ ........ 137
Color inversion .......................................................................................................... 137
Large mouse pointer ................................................................................................. 137
Switch Access .......................................................................................................... 137
Click after pointer stops moving ................................................................................ 137
Power key ends call .................................................................................................. 137
Auto-rotate screen .................................................................................................... 138
Touch & hold delay ................................................................................................... 138
Mono audio ............................................................................................................... 138
Captions ................................................................................................................... 138
Sound balance .......................................................................................................... 138
Hearing aids ............................................................................................................. 138
High contrast text ...................................................................................................... 139
Google ............................................................................................................................. 139
System............................................................................................................................. 139
Languages & Input.................................................................................................... 139
Date & time ............................................................................................................... 140
Backup ..................................................................................................................... 141
Reset options ............................................................................................................ 141
About phone .................................................................................................................... 142
System updates ............................................................................................................... 142
Drying Procedures .................................................................................................................. 144
Drying Your Phone .......................................................................................................... 144
Notes ...................................................................................................................................... 145
Copyright & Trademarks ......................................................................................................... 146
Introduction 1
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this Kyocera product. Please read this user guide carefully
before using the device to ensure safe and proper use.
Descriptions in the User Guide
Most descriptions in this user guide are based on your phone’s setup at the time of purchase.
Instructions to perform tasks in this guide may change depending on the version of software or
application on your phone. Certain menus as to option settings are not displayed or visible
depending on each setting status.
All screens in this guide are simulated. Actual displays may vary. Certain features, services, and
applications are network dependent and may not be available in all areas; additional terms,
conditions and/or charges may apply. Contact your service provider about feature availability
and functionality.
All features, functionality, and other specifications, as well as the information contained in this
guide are based upon the latest available information and are believed to be accurate at the
time of issuing. Kyocera International, Inc. reserves the right to change or modify any
information or specifications without notice or obligation.
For warranty service information, please refer to the Safety and Warranty Information linked
from your phone or call the following telephone number from anywhere in the continental United
States and Canada: 1-800-349-4478.
This phone can determine its/your geographical location (location information) and can
associate location information with other data. For some services and applications, location
information must be turned on and you have to agree to its collection. Additionally, certain
services, applications, and programs are capable of accessing, collecting, storing, and using
location information and disclosing it to others. You should decide carefully when determining
whether location information should be made available to others.
©2018 Kyocera Corporation. KYOCERA is a registered trademark of Kyocera Corporation. All
other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Get Started
The following topics give you all the information you need to set up your phone and
service the first time.
Your Phone at a Glance
The following illustration outlines your phone’s primary external features and buttons.
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Key Functions
● Earpiece lets you hear the caller and automated prompts.
● Front camera 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. In Underwater mode, the
touch operation will be disabled.
● Quaternary microphone suppresses background noise improving audio quality for the
other party during voice calls.
●
Speakers
let you hear different ringtones and sounds. The speakers also let you hear
the caller’s voice in speakerphone mode.
● Primary microphone transmits your voice for phone calls and is used for voice-
activated functions. It is disabled in speakerphone mode.
● Tertiary microphone suppresses background noise improving audio quality for the
other party during voice calls.
● Proximity/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.
● LED indicator displays a phone notification, charging status, or alert.
● Headset jack allows you to plug in an optional headset for convenient, hands-free
conversations or for listening to music.
● USB/Charger port allows you to connect the phone and the micro-USB cable for use
with the charger adapter, or other compatible accessories.
CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the phone.
● Volume buttons allow you to adjust the ringtone or media volume when you are not on
a call, or adjust the voice volume during a call.
● PTT/Programmable button allows you to assign a frequently used function for quick
access. By installing PTT application, this button can also act as a PTT button. See
Programmable keys.
● Power button lets you turn the phone on or off or turn the screen on or off, restart the
phone, or capture screenshots. This button also works as the fingerprint sensor.
● SIM/microSD card slot allows you to insert a SIM card and a microSD card placed on
the SIM/microSD card tray.
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Note: microSD cards are sold separately.
● Camera button lets you activate the front camera, the back camera or the wide view
camera.
● Secondary microphone suppresses background noise improving audio quality for the
other party during voice calls. In speakerphone mode, it is used as a main microphone.
● Flash helps illuminate subjects in low-light environments when taking a picture or
recording a video. It can also work as an LED flashlight. See Flashlight.
● Wide view camera lets you take pictures and videos in wide angle.
● Back camera lets you take pictures and videos.
Set Up Your Phone
You need to charge the battery to begin setting up your phone.
Charge the Battery
Fully charge the battery before powering on the phone.
Note: The battery cannot be removed from the phone. For replacing or disposing the battery,
contact a KYOCERA authorized service center.
Important:
Unplug the AC adapter from the electrical outlet when not in use to reduce the
environmental impact of charging.
1. Open the cover to the USB/Charger port on the bottom of the phone.
2. Plug the smaller end of the USB cable into the phone’s USB/Charger port.
3. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the AC adapter, and then plug the adapter into
an electrical outlet. Be sure to use the AC adapter that came with your phone.
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4. When charging is complete, remove the cable from the port and close the cover.
Note: Make sure all ports and covers are properly sealed to maintain your phone’s
waterproof seal.
Your SIM Card
Your phone comes with a preinstalled SIM card. If you need to reinstall your SIM card, follow
the instructions below.
1. With the phone facing down, open the SIM/microSD card slot cover.
2. Hook your fingernail on the rib on the tray’s top edge and pull it out.
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3. Put the tray onto a flat surface and remove the original SIM card from the tray and place
your new SIM card into the tray with the gold contacts facing down as shown.
4. Insert the tray into the phone, being careful not to let the card slide out. Then gently
push the tray in until it clicks.
5. After the tray is all the way back in your phone, securely close the card slot cover.
Note: Make sure the SIM/microSD card slot cover is securely closed to maintain your
phone’s waterproof seal.
Warning: Do not use the phone under water with a broken or open SIM/microSD
card slot cover, USB/Charger port cover or headset jack cover.
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Charge the Battery Wirelessly
Your phone supports Qi and works with Qi-enabled chargers. Follow the steps below to charge
the battery using a wireless charger (sold separately).
1. Locate the charging area on your wireless charger by referring to the charger
documentation.
2. Place your phone ensuring that the charging area of your phone touches the charging
area of your wireless charger.
Before starting wireless charging, please note the following:
● If the charging areas are not touching, the charging results will be poor.
● Make sure there is nothing between your phone and wireless charger.
● Your phone may become hot while charging the battery.
● If charging doesn’t start after positioning your phone correctly, please use the AC
adapter that came with your phone.
For more information on wireless charging, see your wireless charger documentation.
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 until the screen lights up.
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Turn Your Phone Off
1. Press and hold the
Power button
until the phone options are displayed.
2. Tap
Power off
to turn the phone off.
Restart Your Phone
1. Press and hold the
Power button
until the phone options are displayed.
2. Tap
Restart
to restart the phone.
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 when
you need it.
Turn the Screen Off When Not in Use
► To quickly turn the screen off, press the Power button. Pressing the Power button
again or receiving an incoming call will turn on your phone screen.
To save battery power, the phone screen automatically turns off after a certain period of time
when left idle. You will still be able to receive messages and calls while the phone screen is off.
Note:
For information on how to adjust the time before the screen turns off, see Sleep.
Turn the Screen On and Start with Swipe
1. Press the
Power button
to turn the screen on. The below screen appears by default.
Note: To set up a screen lock for security, see Screen Lock.
2. On the screen, swipe toward:
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▪ to access the Home screen or the screen displayed before it was turned off.
▪ to launch the Camera app.
▪ to launch Google Assistant.
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:
● Language
● Phone Activation
● Set Up Wi-Fi
● Protect your phone
● Google services
● Email accounts
● Security & Privacy
Follow the onscreen instructions to quickly set up your phone.
Language Selection
► Select your language from English, Español, 简体中文, 繁體中文, 한국어, or Tiếng Việt
and tap START.
Phone Activation
Confirmation screen appears if you have not inserted your SIM card yet or it may be inserted
incorrectly. Follow the instructions onscreen.
Set Up Wi-Fi
Select a network if you want to connect to Wi-Fi. Follow the instructions onscreen.
Protect your phone
Choose the device protection features from the list. Follow the instructions onscreen.
Google services
Instruction screen about Google appears. Follow the instructions onscreen.
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Email accounts
Choose the type of email accounts you want to set up and configure them. Follow the
instructions onscreen.
Security & Privacy
Confirmation screen of Security & Privacy appears and follow the instructions onscreen.
Set Up Voice Mail
Your phone comes with the Voice Mail application. Voice Mail allows you to manage your Voice
Mail directly from your phone rather than calling in to your Voice Mail. Voice Mail displays a list
of your messages and allows you to choose which message(s) to listen or delete. You can also
choose the traditional Voice Mail service. See Voice Mail (Traditional).
Note:
Voice Mail is a subscription based service.
Set Up Voice Mail
1. From the Home screen, tap
Apps
>
Voice Mail
.
2. Read the message and tap
Continue
.
3. Terms & Conditions may appear. Read it and tap
Accept
, if you agree to it.
4. Tap
Continue
and follow the onscreen instructions for setting language, password,
greetings, etc.
Set Up Traditional Voice Mail
1. From the Home screen, tap
Apps
>
Phone
>
DIALPAD
.
2. Touch and hold 1 or dial *86 and then tap .
3. When you hear the greeting, tap # to interrupt, and follow the prompts.
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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.
Touchscreen Navigation
Your phone’s touchscreen lets you control actions through a variety of tap gestures.
Tap
Touch and Hold
Drag
Tap the screen with your
finger to select or launch a
menu, option, or application.
A light tap works best.
To open the available options
for an item (for example, a
keyboard), touch and hold the
item.
Touch and hold your finger
before you start to move it.
Do not release your finger
until you have reached the
target position.
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Swipe or Slide
Flick
Pinch and Spread
To swipe or slide means
to quickly drag your
finger vertically or
horizontally across the
screen.
Flicking the screen is
similar to swiping, except
that you need to swipe
your finger in light, quick
strokes.
Pinch the screen using your thumb and
forefinger to zoom out, or spread the
screen to zoom in when viewing a
picture or a Web page. (Move fingers
inward to zoom out and outward to zoom
in.)
Rotate
For most screens, you can automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to
landscape by turning the phone sideways. When entering text, you can turn the phone sideways
to bring up a bigger keyboard. See Touchscreen Keyboards.
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Note:
Rotate the contents of the screen needs to be selected for the screen orientation to
automatically change. From the Home screen, tap
Apps
>
Settings
>
Display
>
Auto-rotate screen
.
Function Buttons
You will find a row of three buttons that let you perform specific functions as below.
●
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.
- Touch and hold to launch Google Assistant.
●
Recent
( ) - 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. To close all screens, tap .
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,
wallpapers and more.
Home Screen Overview
The following illustration describes the basics of the Home screen.
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●
Status Bar:
Displays the time, notification icons, and phone status icons. Slide down to
display the Notifications panel. See Status Bar.
●
Widget:
Allows users to access various useful programs.
●
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.
●
Folder:
Allows you to organize screen items. You can store multiple application icons as
a group. See Use Folder.
● Screen Position Indicator: Indicates where you are among the Home screens. Tap an
icon to select a Home screen.
● Favorites Tray: Contains up to five icons and appears on every Home screen. You can
customize these icons except the Apps icon in the center of the tray.
● Apps: Displays all of your apps.
●
Shortcut:
Allows you to quickly launch applications.
Extended Home Screens
The Home screen extends beyond the initial screen. In addition to the main Home screen, your
phone can have up to ten extended Home screens to provide more space for adding icons and
widgets.
► On the Home screen, swipe across the screen to move from the main Home screen to
an extended Home screen.
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– or –
On the screen position indicator, tap Home button to access the main Home screen, or
tap to access each extended Home screen.
Manage the Home Screens
Learn how to customize the Home screens.
Add or Reduce the Home Screens
You can have up to eleven Home screens.
1. Touch and hold any empty area on the Home screen to display the Home screen
thumbnails.
2. The following options are available:
▪ Tap a thumbnail to access the Home screen.
▪ Tap to add a new Home screen.
▪ Touch and hold a thumbnail and drag it to rearrange the positions of the Home
screens. Release the thumbnail where you want to place it.
▪ Touch and hold a thumbnail, drag it to "
REMOVE
" and release it when it turns red to
remove the Home screen.
▪ Tap the Home icon at the top of each screen to set that screen as the main Home
screen.
Add App Shortcuts or Widgets to the Home Screen
1. Touch and hold any empty area on the Home screen.
2. Tap
APPS
or
WIDGETS
.
3. Slide the screen to find the item you want to add to the Home screen.
4. Touch and hold the item and move your finger to one of the Home screen thumbnails
displayed at the top of the screen.
5. When you find the position to place the item, release your finger.
Tip:
You can also select a Home screen thumbnail where you want to place the item
and then simply tap the item.
Move or Remove Items on the Home Screen
► Touch and hold the item you want to move or remove from the Home screen.
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▪ To move the item, drag it to a new area and release it.
▪ To remove the item, drag it to "
REMOVE
" at the top of the screen and release it.
Favorites Tray
The favorites tray takes up to five icons and appears on every Home screen. You can replace
those icons except the Apps icon in the center of the tray.
To add a new icon to the favorites tray:
1. Remove the current icon on the tray. See Move or Remove Items on the Home Screen.
2. Touch and hold an app icon and drag it to the favorites tray.
3. Release your finger.
Use Folders
You can place up to 16 app icons in a folder. Drop an app icon over another on the Home
screen, and the two icons will be placed in a new folder.
To create a folder:
1. Touch and hold an app icon and drag it over another on the Home screen.
2. Release your finger. Both icons are in a newly created folder.
3. Tap the folder >
Unnamed Folder
. The keyboard opens and you can name the folder.
To rename it, tap the name.
To add app icons to a folder:
► Touch and hold an app icon, drag it over a folder and release your finger.
– or –
1. Tap a folder on the Home screen.
2. Tap and select the icons you want to add to the folder.
3. Tap OK.
Change the Wallpaper
1. Touch and hold any empty area on the Home screen and then tap WALLPAPERS.
– or –
From the Home screen, tap
Apps
>
Settings
>
Display
>
Wallpaper
.
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2. Tap My photos to use your own image or browse through the preset choices.
3. Select an image.
4. Tap Set wallpaper.
5. Select Home screen, Lock screen or Home screen and Lock screen.
Weather
Your Weather widget can display a large quantity of weather information.
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. Your phone will display the weather forecast for your current location.
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.
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 > Settings.
2. The following options are available:
▪
Temperature scale:
Select
Fahrenheit
or
Celsius
.
▪
Refresh time:
Select the frequency of auto update.
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▪
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.
Quick Shortcuts
By touching and holding an application icon, Quick shortcuts will be displayed on the Home
screen.
1. Touch and hold an application icon.
2. When the Quick shortcut options appear, touch and hold the option you want to create a
Quick shortcut, and put it where you want it to show.
- or Tap a Quick shortcut option to go directly the shortcut menu you want.
Dura Grid
The Dura Grid widget offers popular settings and apps uniquely designed with high contrast,
large icons for easy access with gloved hands or while on the move. The Dura Grid widget can
also be customized with most frequently used apps and settings and is available in a six or nineposition layout.
Access the nine-position Dura Grid widget
1. From the main Home screen, swipe to the right.
2. Tap on individual icons to turn them on or to adjust settings.
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.
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