Kyocera C5215 Sprint, Hydro Edge Sprint User's Guide

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Kyocera Hydro EDGE

User Guide

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Table of Contents

 

Get Started ................................................................................................................................

1

User Guide Notes ...............................................................................................................

1

Your Phone at a Glance......................................................................................................

1

Set Up Your Phone .............................................................................................................

2

Insert and Charge the Battery ......................................................................................

2

Activate Your Phone ...........................................................................................................

4

Set Up Voicemail ................................................................................................................

4

Sprint Account Information and Help...................................................................................

5

Sprint Account Passwords ...........................................................................................

6

Manage Your Account .................................................................................................

6

Sprint Support Services ...............................................................................................

7

Phone Basics.............................................................................................................................

8

Your Phone’s Layout...........................................................................................................

8

Smart Sonic Receiver ........................................................................................................

10

Turn Your Phone On and Off .............................................................................................

10

Turn Your Screen On and Off ............................................................................................

11

Touchscreen Navigation ....................................................................................................

11

Your Home Screen ............................................................................................................

15

Home Screen Overview ..............................................................................................

15

Extended Home Screens ............................................................................................

16

Customize the Home Screen ......................................................................................

16

Launcher Screens..............................................................................................................

18

Clock & Weather................................................................................................................

19

Status Bar..........................................................................................................................

21

Enter Text ..........................................................................................................................

22

Touchscreen Keyboards .............................................................................................

22

Swype.........................................................................................................................

23

Swype Settings...........................................................................................................

26

Android Keyboard .......................................................................................................

27

Android Keyboard Settings .........................................................................................

30

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Copy and Paste Text ..................................................................................................

31

Phone Calls ..............................................................................................................................

33

Make Phone Calls..............................................................................................................

33

Call Using the Phone Dialpad .....................................................................................

33

Call from Call Logs .....................................................................................................

33

Call from Contacts ......................................................................................................

34

Call a Number in a Text Message...............................................................................

34

Call Emergency Numbers ...........................................................................................

34

Call Numbers with Pauses..........................................................................................

35

Call Using the Plus (+) Code.......................................................................................

36

Call Using Internet Calling ..........................................................................................

36

Receive Phone Calls..........................................................................................................

37

Visual Voicemail ................................................................................................................

37

Set Up Visual Voicemail..............................................................................................

38

Review Visual Voicemail.............................................................................................

38

Listen to Multiple Voicemail Messages .......................................................................

40

Compose a Message..................................................................................................

40

Configure Visual Voicemail Settings ...........................................................................

41

Change Your Main Greeting via the Voicemail Menu..................................................

42

Edit the Display Name via the Voicemail Menu...........................................................

42

Voicemail (Traditional) .......................................................................................................

42

Set Up Voicemail ........................................................................................................

42

Voicemail Notification .................................................................................................

43

Retrieve Your Voicemail Messages ............................................................................

43

Phone Call Options ............................................................................................................

44

In-call Options.............................................................................................................

44

Caller ID .....................................................................................................................

45

Call Waiting ................................................................................................................

45

3-Way Calling .............................................................................................................

46

Call Forwarding ..........................................................................................................

46

Call Logs............................................................................................................................

47

Call Settings ......................................................................................................................

48

TTY Mode...................................................................................................................

48

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People ......................................................................................................................................

50

Get Started with People .....................................................................................................

50

Add a Contact ....................................................................................................................

52

Save a Phone Number.......................................................................................................

53

Edit a Contact ....................................................................................................................

53

Add a Group Contact .........................................................................................................

56

Edit a Group Contact .........................................................................................................

56

ICE (In Case of Emergency) ..............................................................................................

57

Synchronize Contacts ........................................................................................................

58

Share a Contact.................................................................................................................

59

Accounts and Messaging ..........................................................................................................

60

Gmail / Google...................................................................................................................

60

Create a Google Account............................................................................................

60

Sign In to Your Google Account..................................................................................

61

Access Gmail..............................................................................................................

61

Send a Gmail Message ..............................................................................................

62

Read and Reply to Gmail Messages...........................................................................

62

Email .................................................................................................................................

63

Add an Email Account ................................................................................................

63

Add a Corporate Account............................................................................................

64

Compose and Send Email ..........................................................................................

65

View and Reply to Email .............................................................................................

65

Manage Your Email Inbox...........................................................................................

66

General Email Settings ...............................................................................................

66

Email Account Settings...............................................................................................

67

Delete an Email Account.............................................................................................

68

Text Messaging and MMS .................................................................................................

68

Compose Text Messages ...........................................................................................

68

Send a Multimedia Message (MMS) ...........................................................................

69

Save and Resume a Draft Message ...........................................................................

71

New Messages Notification.........................................................................................

71

Manage Message Conversations................................................................................

71

Text and MMS Options ...............................................................................................

73

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Social Networking Accounts...............................................................................................

75

YouTube.....................................................................................................................

75

Google Talk .......................................................................................................................

76

Sign In and Chat.........................................................................................................

76

Manage Your Friends .................................................................................................

77

Mobile Indicators ........................................................................................................

78

Sign Out .....................................................................................................................

78

Google Talk Settings ..................................................................................................

78

Apps and Entertainment............................................................................................................

80

Google Play Store App ......................................................................................................

80

Find and Install an App ...............................................................................................

80

Create a Google Wallet Account.................................................................................

81

Request a Refund for a Paid App ...............................................................................

81

Open an Installed App ................................................................................................

82

Uninstall an App .........................................................................................................

82

Get Help with Google Play..........................................................................................

83

Navigation..........................................................................................................................

83

Scout GPS Navigation & Traffic ..................................................................................

83

Google Maps ..............................................................................................................

85

Google Navigation ......................................................................................................

87

Latitude.......................................................................................................................

87

Music Player ......................................................................................................................

91

Open the Music Library...............................................................................................

91

Play Music ..................................................................................................................

91

Search for Music in the Music Library. ........................................................................

93

The Queue .................................................................................................................

93

Use Playlists ...............................................................................................................

94

Back Up Your Downloaded Music Files ......................................................................

95

Sprint ID.............................................................................................................................

95

Install Your ID Pack ....................................................................................................

95

Switch ID Packs..........................................................................................................

96

Sprint TV & Movies ............................................................................................................

96

Sprint Zone ........................................................................................................................

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Web and Data ...........................................................................................................................

98

Wi-Fi ..................................................................................................................................

98

Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network.....................................................

98

Check the Wireless Network Status............................................................................

99

Connect to a Different Wi-Fi Network..........................................................................

99

Sprint Connections Optimizer ............................................................................................

99

Data Services ..................................................................................................................

100

Your User Name.......................................................................................................

100

Launch a Web Connection........................................................................................

101

Data Connection Status and Indicators.....................................................................

101

Virtual Private Networks (VPN) ........................................................................................

101

Prepare Your Phone for VPN Connection.................................................................

102

Install Security Certificates........................................................................................

102

Add a VPN Connection.............................................................................................

102

Connect to or Disconnect from a VPN ......................................................................

102

Browser ...........................................................................................................................

103

Launch the Web Browser..........................................................................................

103

Learn to Navigate the Browser .................................................................................

103

Browser Menu ..........................................................................................................

104

Select Text on a Web Page ......................................................................................

105

Go to a Specific Website...........................................................................................

106

Adjust Browser Settings............................................................................................

106

Create Website Settings ...........................................................................................

108

Reset the Browser to Default ....................................................................................

109

Set the Browser Home Page ....................................................................................

109

Create Bookmarks ....................................................................................................

109

Create a New Homepage .........................................................................................

110

Add Bookmarks to Your Home Screen .....................................................................

110

Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot.....................................................................................................

110

Camera and Video ..................................................................................................................

113

Take Pictures...................................................................................................................

113

Open or Close the Camera .......................................................................................

113

Camera Viewfinder Screen .......................................................................................

113

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Take a Picture ..........................................................................................................

114

Review Screen .........................................................................................................

114

Record Videos .................................................................................................................

115

Video Viewfinder Screen...........................................................................................

115

Record Videos ..........................................................................................................

116

Camera Settings ..............................................................................................................

116

Video Camera Settings ....................................................................................................

118

View Pictures and Videos Using Gallery ..........................................................................

119

Open or Close Gallery ..............................................................................................

119

View Pictures and Videos. ........................................................................................

120

Zoom In or Out on a Picture......................................................................................

120

Watch Video .............................................................................................................

121

Working with Pictures ......................................................................................................

121

Picture Options Menu ...............................................................................................

121

Edit a Picture ............................................................................................................

121

Share Pictures and Videos...............................................................................................

123

Send Pictures or Videos by Email/Gmail...................................................................

123

Send Pictures or Videos by Multimedia Message .....................................................

124

Send Pictures or Videos Using Bluetooth .................................................................

124

Share Pictures and Videos on Google+ ....................................................................

124

Share Pictures on Picasa..........................................................................................

125

Share Videos on YouTube........................................................................................

125

Tools and Calendar.................................................................................................................

126

Calendar ..........................................................................................................................

126

Add an Event to the Calendar ...................................................................................

126

Invite Guests to Your Calendar Event .......................................................................

127

Calendar Event Alerts...............................................................................................

127

View Calendar Events ..............................................................................................

128

Erase Calendar Events .............................................................................................

130

Edit Calendar Events ................................................................................................

131

Show or Hide Calendars ...........................................................................................

131

Synchronize Calendars with Your Phone..................................................................

131

Clock ...............................................................................................................................

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Open Clock...............................................................................................................

132

Alarm ........................................................................................................................

132

Calculator ........................................................................................................................

134

Voice Services .................................................................................................................

134

Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) ......................................................................

135

Text-to-Speech Settings ...........................................................................................

135

Voice Search ............................................................................................................

136

Eco Mode ........................................................................................................................

137

Bluetooth .........................................................................................................................

137

Turn Bluetooth On or Off...........................................................................................

137

The Bluetooth Settings Menu....................................................................................

138

Change the Device Name.........................................................................................

138

Connect a Bluetooth Headset or Car Kit ...................................................................

138

Reconnect a Headset or Car Kit ...............................................................................

139

Disconnect or Unpair from a Bluetooth Device..........................................................

140

Send and Receive Information Using Bluetooth........................................................

140

microSD Card ..................................................................................................................

142

Insert a microSD Card ..............................................................................................

142

Remove the microSD Card .......................................................................................

142

View the microSD Card Memory...............................................................................

143

Unmount the microSD Card......................................................................................

143

Format the microSD Card .........................................................................................

144

Use the Phone’s microSD Card as a USB Drive .......................................................

144

Use the Phone’s microSD Card as a Media Device ..................................................

145

Update Your Phone .........................................................................................................

145

Update Your PRL .....................................................................................................

145

Update Your Profile ..................................................................................................

145

Update Your Phone Firmware ..................................................................................

145

Update Kyocera Software .........................................................................................

147

Settings...................................................................................................................................

148

Wi-Fi Settings ..................................................................................................................

148

Bluetooth Settings............................................................................................................

149

MaxiMZR Settings ...........................................................................................................

149

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Data Usage Settings ........................................................................................................

149

More Settings...................................................................................................................

151

Airplane Mode ..........................................................................................................

151

VPN Settings ............................................................................................................

151

Tethering & Portable Hotspot Settings ......................................................................

152

Mobile Networks Settings .........................................................................................

152

Roaming Settings .....................................................................................................

152

Roaming Guard ........................................................................................................

154

Sound Settings ................................................................................................................

155

Volumes ...................................................................................................................

155

Call Ringtone and Vibrate Settings ...........................................................................

155

Sound System Settings ............................................................................................

156

Display Settings ...............................................................................................................

157

Brightness ................................................................................................................

157

Wallpaper .................................................................................................................

157

Auto-Rotate Screen ..................................................................................................

158

Sleep ........................................................................................................................

158

Font Size ..................................................................................................................

158

Key Backlight............................................................................................................

158

Lock Screen Weather ...............................................................................................

158

Screen Proximity Safety............................................................................................

159

Storage Settings ..............................................................................................................

159

Battery Settings ...............................................................................................................

160

PC Connection Settings...................................................................................................

160

Apps Settings...................................................................................................................

160

Location Access Settings .................................................................................................

161

Security Settings..............................................................................................................

161

Screen Lock..............................................................................................................

161

Automatically Lock....................................................................................................

163

Power Button Instantly Locks....................................................................................

163

Vibrate on Touch ......................................................................................................

163

Owner Information ....................................................................................................

164

Encryption ................................................................................................................

164

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Make Passwords Visible ...........................................................................................

164

Device Administrators...............................................................................................

165

Unknown Sources.....................................................................................................

165

Credential Storage....................................................................................................

165

Language & Input Settings...............................................................................................

166

Language Settings....................................................................................................

166

Pointer Speed...........................................................................................................

166

Backup & Reset Settings .................................................................................................

166

Accounts Settings ............................................................................................................

167

Date & Time Settings .......................................................................................................

168

Accessibility Settings .......................................................................................................

168

Services....................................................................................................................

168

Accessibility System Settings ...................................................................................

169

Developer Options Settings .............................................................................................

170

Activate This Device ........................................................................................................

170

About Phone....................................................................................................................

170

System Update ................................................................................................................

170

Copyright Information..............................................................................................................

171

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Kyocera C5215 Sprint, Hydro Edge Sprint User's Guide

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.

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Set Up Your Phone

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

Insert and Charge the Battery

Follow the steps below to insert the battery and charge it.

1.Install the battery.

Slide the battery cover lock to the unlocked position.

Insert your thumbnail or fingernail into the slot and lift the battery cover gently.

Insert the battery, contacts end first, and gently press the battery into place.

Replace the battery cover, making sure all the tabs are secure and there are no gaps around the cover.

Caution: Ensure that the battery cover lock is in the unlocked position when replacing the cover.

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Slide the battery cover lock to the locked position.

Note: When you insert the battery, your phone may power on automatically.

2.Charge your battery.

Plug the smaller end of the USB cable into the phone’s charger/accessory jack.

Plug the other end of the USB cable into the charger, and then plug the charger into an electrical outlet.

Note: Your phone’s battery should have enough charge for the phone to turn on and find a signal, set up voicemail, and make a call. You should fully charge the battery as soon as possible.

3.Press and hold the Power button to turn the phone on.

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.

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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 Hands Free Activation screen, which may be followed by a PRL Update screen and a Firmware Update screen. Follow the onscreen instructions to continue.

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 Activate to override auto-activation and start the manual activation wizard.

Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the activation process.

To confirm activation, make a phone call. If your phone is still not activated access to the Internet, contact Sprint Customer Service at 1-888-211-4727

or you do not have for assistance.

Tip: Do not press the Power button while the phone is being activated. Pressing the Power button cancels the activation process.

Note: If you are having any difficulty with activation, contact Sprint Customer Service by calling 1-888-211-4727 from any other phone.

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.

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Note: Voicemail Password – Sprint strongly recommends that you create a password when setting up your voicemail to protect against unauthorized access. Without a password, anyone who has access to your phone is able to access your voicemail messages.

To set up Visual Voicemail:

1.Touch Home > > Voicemail. (If your screen is locked, press the Power button, touch and hold the screen and then flick the key icon under your finger toward

Unlock to unlock the screen.)

2.Touch Personalize now and follow the system prompts to:

Create a password (part of standard voicemail).

Record your name announcement.

Record your greeting.

3.When prompted to enter information, touch Dialpad to bring up the onscreen dialpad to enter your numeric responses.

4.Once you have completed the setup process, return to the voicemail page (see step 1).

5.Touch the Welcome to Voicemail message on the screen to play a brief explanation of the voicemail services.

To set up traditional voicemail:

1.Touch Home > Phone > to display the dialpad. (If your screen is locked, press the Power button to turn on the display, touch and hold the screen and then flick the key icon under your finger toward Unlock 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.

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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 Sign in/Register and then click Sign up now! to get started.) If 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.

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.

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

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1.Touch Home > Phone > to display the dialpad.

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, update your phone, watch video tutorials, or contact Sprint Customer Service.

From Any Other Phone

Sprint Customer Service: 1-888-211-4727.

Business Customer Service: 1-888-788-4727.

Sprint Support Services

Sprint 411 and Sprint Operator Services let you easily access information and calling assistance from your Sprint phone.

Sprint 411

Sprint 411 gives you access to a variety of services and information, including residential, business, and government listings, movie listings or showtimes, driving directions, restaurant reservations, and major local event information. You can get up to three pieces of information per call, and the operator can automatically connect your call at no additional charge.

There is a per-call charge to use Sprint 411, and you will be billed for airtime.

Touch Home > Phone > to display the dialpad, and then touch

.

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.

► Touch Home > Phone > to display the dialpad, and then touch .

For more information or to see the latest in products and services, visit us online at sprint.com.

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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.

Your Phone’s Layout

The illustrations and descriptions below outline your phone’s basic layout.

Key Functions

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

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brightens the display when you are in sunlight or a bright room, and turns on the keyboard backlight and dims the display in darker places.

Smart Sonic Receiver (Internal) lets you hear the caller and automated prompts. See Smart Sonic Receiver.

Back Key lets you return to the previous screen, or close a dialog box, options menu, the Notifications panel, or onscreen keyboard.

Home Key returns you to the home screen. Touch and hold to open the recentlyused applications window.

Menu Key lets you open the menus of the current screen or application.

Touchscreen displays all the information needed to operate your phone. Use finger gestures to navigate and interact with items on the screen.

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.

Power Button lets you turn the phone on or off or turn the screen on or off, or switch your phone to silent mode, vibration mode, or airplane mode.

Charger/Accessory Jack allows you to connect the micro-USB cable (included) to charge the battery or to transfer files to and from a computer.

Microphones transmit your voice for phone calls or record your voice or ambient sounds for voice recordings and videos.

Volume Button allows you to adjust the ringtone or media volume when you are not on a call, or adjust the voice volume during a call.

Camera Button lets you activate the camera and video camera, and take pictures and videos.

Speaker lets you hear the different ringtones and sounds. The speaker also lets you hear the caller’s voice in speakerphone mode.

Internal Antennas facilitate reception and transmission. To maximize performance, do not obstruct while using the phone.

Camera Lens lets you take pictures and videos.

Camera Flash helps illuminate subjects in low-light environments when taking a picture or recording a video.

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microSD Card Slot (Internal) allows you to insert an optional microSD card to support external memory.

Battery Cover Lock turns to lock and unlock the battery cover.

CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the phone.

Smart Sonic Receiver

Smart Sonic receiver transmits sound through vibrations on your phone’s display screen. Place your ear around the internal receiver and adjust the position of the phone to find the best hearing point depending on the surrounding environment.

Note: Do not cover the microphones during a call. Do not apply any sheet or sticker to the 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 Power button to open the phone options menu.

2.Touch Power off > OK to turn the phone off.

Your screen remains blank while your phone is off.

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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 Power button. Pressing the Power button again 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.

Turn the Screen On and Unlock It

1.To turn the screen on, press the Power button.

2.Touch and hold the screen and the key icon appears under your finger.

3.Flick toward:

Unlock to unlock the screen.

Phone to unlock the screen and open the Phone app.

Messaging to unlock the screen and open the Messaging app.

Camera to unlock the screen and open the Camera app.

You can disable the flick lock or enable a more secure one from the Settings menu. See Screen Lock.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Note: The Auto-rotate screen check box needs to be selected for the screen orientation to automatically change. Touch Home > Menu > System settings > Display >

Auto-rotate screen.

Your Home Screen

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

Home Screen Overview

Your home screen extends beyond the initial screen. Swipe the screen left or right to display additional screens.

Status Bar: Displays the time, notification, and phone status icons. Slide down to display the Notifications panel.

Shortcut: Allows users to quickly launch applications.

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Application Launcher: Touch to display available applications and widgets on the phone.

Favorites Tray: Contains up to five icons and appears on every home screen. You can customize these icons except the application launcher icon in the middle.

Screen Position Indicator: Indicates which home screen is displayed. Touch to access each screen. The home screen icon shows the main home screen.

Folder: Allows users to organize screen items. You can store multiple application icons as a group.

Google Search Bar: Allows users to enter text or spoken keywords for a quick search on the phone or on the Internet. Touch to enter text or touch to speak your keyword.

Tip: Touch Home to return to the main home screen from any other screen.

Extended Home Screens

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

Customize the Home Screen

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

Manage Your Home Screens

You can have between three to seven home screens.

1.Lightly pinch any home screen with your thumb and index finger to display the home screen thumbnails.

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– or –

Touch Home on the main home screen.

2.The following options are available:

Touch a thumbnail to access the home screen.

Touch to add a new home screen. You can have up to seven home screens in total.

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 delete the home screen. The main home screen cannot be deleted.

Touch the home icon at the top of each screen to set the screen as the main home screen.

3.Touch DONE.

Add App Shortcuts or Widgets to the Home Screen

1.Touch on the favorites tray.

2.Slide the APPS or WIDGETS screens to find the item you want to add to the home screen.

3.Touch and hold the app icon or a widget and move your finger to find the place to add it to. The blue frames which appear on the screen indicate where you might place the item.

4.Release your finger.

Move or Remove Items on the Home Screen

Touch and hold the item you want to move or remove from the home screen.

To move the item, drag it to a new area and release it.

To remove the item, drag it to “ Remove” at the top of the screen and release it when it turns red.

Favorites Tray

The favorites tray takes up to five icons and appears on every home screen. You can replace those icons except the application launcher icon in the center of the tray.

To add a new icon to the favorites tray:

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1.Remove the current icon on the tray. See Move or Remove Items on the Home Screen.

2.Touch and hold an app icon and drag it to the favorites tray.

3.Release your finger.

Use Folders

You can place several app icons in a folder. Drop an app icon over another on the home screen, and the two icons will be in the same folder.

1.Touch and hold an app icon and drag it over another on the home screen.

2.Release your finger. You can see two icons piled within a folder (a black square).

3.Touch the square. You can see the app icons within the folder.

4.Touch Unnamed Folder. The keyboard opens and you can name the folder. To rename it, touch the name.

Change Wallpaper

1.Touch and hold an empty area on a home screen.

2.Select one of the following options:

Gallery: Select to use saved or captured pictures on your phone. Touch to select a picture and crop it before setting it as wallpaper.

ID wallpapers: Select to use ID wallpapers. Select the wallpaper and touch Set wallpaper.

Live Wallpapers: Select to use Live wallpapers. Select the wallpaper and touch Set wallpaper.

Wallpapers: Select to use preset wallpapers. Select the wallpaper and touch Set wallpaper.

Launcher Screens

You can rearrange or customize the view of your launcher screens where you can find all apps on your phone.

Sort the Apps on Your Phone

1.Touch Home > > Menu > Sort by….

2.Select an option:

Alphabetical: Your apps are rearranged in alphabetical order.

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Downloaded date: Your apps are rearranged according to the downloaded date.

Custom: Additional options are available to customize your launcher screens. See Customize Your Launcher Screens for details.

Customize Your Launcher Screens

Firstly, select the Custom sorting to customize your launcher screens. See Sort the Apps on Your Phone.

To move the apps on the launcher screens:

1.Touch Home > > Menu > App sorting.

2.Touch and hold an app, drag it to a new position and release it. To move it to another screen, drag the app to Jump to another screen and release it on the screen you want to place it.

3.Touch DONE.

To move the launcher screens:

1.Touch Home > > Menu > Screen sorting.

2.Touch and hold a screen, drag it to a new position and release it.

3.Touch DONE.

To add a launcher screen:

1.Touch Home > > Menu > Add screen.

2.Touch to select the apps to be on the added screen. The selected number is displayed at the top of the screen.

3.Touch DONE. A new screen is added with the selected apps on it.

Clock & Weather

Your Clock & Weather widget can display multiple time and weather information.

Retrieve the Current Location Information

1.Touch Add location on the widget.

2.Touch Find current location. Your current location will be displayed.

You will be prompted to enable the Location access settings if they are disabled. Read the onscreen information and follow the instructions.

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3.Touch to confirm the location.

4.Touch OK to set the location on the lock screen and widget. The location is added to the location list.

The location next to on the location list will be displayed on the widget. To change it, touch on the top of the screen and select another location. The rest of the locations on the list will be displayed by sliding the screen sideways after touching the widget on the home screen.

5.Touch Home to confirm that the selected location is displayed on the widget.

Add a Location

1.Touch Add location on the widget.

– or –

Touch the weather image on the widget and then touch > .

2.Enter a location in the Search location field and touch . The matching location(s) will be listed.

3.Follow steps 3 – 5 of Retrieve the Current Loation Information.

Delete a Location

1.Touch the weather image on the widget.

2.Touch > and select the check box next to the location you want to delete.

3.Touch DONE.

Configure the Settings

1.Touch the weather image on the widget.

2.Touch .

3.The following options are available:

Set location: Set the location to be displayed on the widget.

Lock screen weather: Select the check box to display the weather on the lock screen.

Temperature scale: Select Fahrenheit or Celsius.

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