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Kyocera Hydro Elite User Guide

User Guide
Table of Contents
Get Started ............................................................................................................................. 1
Your Phone at a Glance ................................................................................................... 1
Set Up Your Phone
Charge the Battery Wirelessly
Turn Your Phone On and Off
Turn Your Screen On and Off
Setup Wizard .......................................................................................................... 10
Setup Voicemail
Phone Basics........................................................................................................................14
Phone Mode Starter Mode
Smart Sonic Capability
Touchscreen Navigation ................................................................................................ 19
Your Home Screen (Standard Mode)
Home Screen Overview
Status Bar
Enter Text
...................................................................................................................... 28
Touchscreen Keyboards
.......................................................................................................... 4
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Kyocera Keyboard .................................................................................................. 29
Android Keyboard
................................................................................................... 36
Phone Calls .......................................................................................................................... 43
Make Phone Calls
Call Using the Phone Dialpad
......................................................................................................... 43
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Call Using a Speed Dial Number
............................................................................ 46
Receive Phone Calls
Visual Voicemail
..................................................................................................... 49
............................................................................................................ 50
Congure Visual Voicemail Settings
Voicemail (Traditional)
................................................................................................... 52
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Phone Call Options ........................................................................................................ 53
Call Forwarding.......................................................................................................56
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Set Up Speed Dialing .................................................................................................... 57
Recent Calls .................................................................................................................. 57
Call Settings
.................................................................................................................. 59
TTY Mode
............................................................................................................... 60
Contacts ............................................................................................................................... 61
Add a Contact ................................................................................................................ 64
Save a Phone Number
Edit a Contact
.................................................................................................. 65
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Add a Group Contact ..................................................................................................... 69
Edit a Group Contact
ICE (In Case of Emergency)
..................................................................................................... 69
.......................................................................................... 70
Synchronize Contacts .................................................................................................... 71
Backup Assistant Plus Synchronize Your Account
............................................................................................ 71
...................................................................................... 72
Share a Contact ............................................................................................................. 72
Accounts and Messaging ..................................................................................................... 74
Gmail / Google ............................................................................................................... 74
Sign In to Your Google Account Access Gmail
.......................................................................................................... 76
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Email .............................................................................................................................. 78
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Send an Email Message ......................................................................................... 80
Open a Draft Email
................................................................................................. 81
Email Account Settings
........................................................................................... 83
Text Messaging and MMS ............................................................................................. 85
Text and MMS Options
Social Networking Accounts
........................................................................................... 92
.......................................................................................... 94
Google Talk .................................................................................................................... 95
Sign In and Chat
..................................................................................................... 95
.................................................................................................................. 98
Sign Out Google Talk Settings
Apps and Entertainment
Google Play Store App
............................................................................................... 98
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Open an Installed App ..........................................................................................102
Uninstall an App
.................................................................................................... 103
Navigation
.................................................................................................................... 104
Google Navigation
................................................................................................ 107
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Music
Open the Music Library......................................................................................... 112
Play Music
............................................................................................................ 112
Search for Music in the Music Library................................................................... 114
Now Playing Queue
.............................................................................................. 11 4
Use Playlists ......................................................................................................... 115
Back Up Your Downloaded Music Files
Web and Data
..................................................................................................................... 11 8
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Wi-Fi ............................................................................................................................ 118
Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network Check the Wireless Network Status
..................................................................... 119
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Connect to a Different Wi-Fi Network ................................................................... 119
Data Services
Launch a Web Connection
.............................................................................................................. 120
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Virtual Private Networks (VPN)....................................................................................121
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Browser ....................................................................................................................... 123
Launch Chrome
.................................................................................................... 123
Adjust Chrome Settings
........................................................................................ 127
Camera and Camcorder ..................................................................................................... 132
Take Pictures ............................................................................................................... 132
Take a Picture
....................................................................................................... 134
Record Videos
............................................................................................................. 136
Record Videos
Camera and Camcorder Settings
...................................................................................................... 137
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View Pictures and Videos Using Gallery .....................................................................140
Open or Close Gallery View Pictures and Videos
.......................................................................................... 140
..................................................................................... 141
Work with Pictures ....................................................................................................... 143
Share Pictures and Videos .......................................................................................... 146
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Send Pictures or Videos by Email/Gmail .............................................................. 146
Send Pictures or Videos by Multimedia Message
................................................ 146
Share Videos on YouTube
.................................................................................... 148
Tools and Calendar.............................................................................................................149
Calendar ...................................................................................................................... 149
Invite Guests to Your Calendar Event (Google Account Only) .............................150
Erase Calendar Events
......................................................................................... 152
Synchronize Calendars with Your Phone
............................................................. 153
Clock ............................................................................................................................ 154
Open Clock Alarm
........................................................................................................... 154
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Calculator .................................................................................................................... 157
Voice Services
Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR)
............................................................................................................. 157
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Text-to-Speech Settings........................................................................................159
Voice Search.........................................................................................................159
Eco Mode .................................................................................................................... 160
Bluetooth
..................................................................................................................... 161
Turn Bluetooth On or Off.......................................................................................161
The Bluetooth Settings Menu
............................................................................... 162
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Change the Phone Name ..................................................................................... 162
Connect a Bluetooth Headset or Car Kit...............................................................163
Reconnect a Headset or Car Kit
........................................................................... 164
Supported Bluetooth Proles
Near Field Communication (NFC) Technology
Turn NFC On or Off
................................................................................ 167
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MHL Connection
DiXiM Player
.......................................................................................................... 170
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Upload or Share Files
microSD Card
.............................................................................................................. 171
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View the microSD Card Memory Format the microSD Card
.......................................................................... 173
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Unmount the microSD Card.................................................................................. 173
Use the Phone’s microSD Card as a USB Drive .................................................. 173
Use the Phone’s microSD Card as a Media Device File Manager
......................................................................................................... 175
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Update Your Phone ..................................................................................................... 176
Settings...............................................................................................................................177
Airplane Mode
Wi-Fi Settings
............................................................................................................. 177
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Bluetooth Settings ....................................................................................................... 178
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MaxiMZR Settings ....................................................................................................... 179
Data Usage Settings .................................................................................................... 179
Other Wireless and Networks Settings
........................................................................ 180
Tethering & 4G Mobile Hotspot Settings
............................................................... 181
Sound Settings ............................................................................................................ 183
Vibrate When Ringing
........................................................................................... 185
Dial Pad Touch Tones
........................................................................................... 186
Screen Lock Sound Vibrate on Touch
.............................................................................................. 186
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SD Card Notications
Battery Charged Tone NFC Sound in Call
........................................................................................... 187
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Display Settings ........................................................................................................... 188
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Auto-Rotate Screen .............................................................................................. 189
Sleep.....................................................................................................................189
Font Size...............................................................................................................190
Lock Screen Weather
........................................................................................... 190
Display Battery Percentage
Storage Settings
Battery Settings
.......................................................................................................... 191
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Connectivity Settings ................................................................................................... 192
Apps Settings
Accounts Settings
Location Services Settings
Security Settings
.............................................................................................................. 193
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Set Up SIM Card Lock Device Administrators
.......................................................................................... 199
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Language & Input Settings .......................................................................................... 200
Back Up and Reset Phone Settings
............................................................................ 201
Date & Time Settings ...................................................................................................202
Accessibility Settings
Services
................................................................................................... 203
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Developer Options Settings ......................................................................................... 205
About Phone ................................................................................................................ 205
Notes .................................................................................................................................. 206
Copyright & Trademarks
..................................................................................................... 207
Index ................................................................................................................................... 209
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Get Started

Front Camera Lens
Audio Jack
Microphone
Power/Lock Key
Touchscreen
LED Indicator
< Front >< Top >
< Bottom >
The following topics give you all the information you need to set up your phone and Verizon
service the rst time.

Your Phone at a Glance

The following illustration outlines your phone’s primary external features and buttons.
Get Started 1
Camera Flash
Back Camera Lens
Speaker
Charger/ Data Port
Volume Key
< Sides >< Back >
microSD Card Slot (Internal)
SIM Card Slot (Internal)
Key Functions
● LED Indicator displays a phone notication, charging status, or alert.
2 Get Started
● Touchscreen displays all the information needed to operate your phone. Use nger gestures to navigate and interact with items on the screen.
● Front Camera Lens takes pictures and records videos while facing the screen, and allows you to video conference.
● Audio Jack allows you to plug in an optional headset for convenient, hands-free conversations. You can also plug in headphones to listen to music.
● Power/Lock Key press to lock/unlock the screen. Press and hold to turn the phone
on/off, restart it, activate/deactivate airplane mode, and change the sound settings.
● Microphone transmits your voice to the other callers and is used for voice-activated functions.
● Charger/Data Port allows you to connect the phone and the 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 Key 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 Flash helps illuminate subjects in low-light environments when taking a picture or recording a video.
● Back Camera Lens lets you take pictures and videos.
● Speaker lets you hear different ringtones and sounds. The speaker also lets you hear the caller’s voice in speakerphone mode.
● microSD Card Slot (Internal) allows you to insert an optional microSD card to support external memory.
Note: microSD card is sold separately.
● SIM Card Slot (Internal) allows you to insert a SIM card.
Get Started 3

Set Up Your Phone

You must rst insert your SIM card, and then insert and charge the battery to begin setting
up your phone.

Insert a SIM Card

You must insert your SIM card to use your phone.
1. Place your ngernail in the opening and “pop” the cover off the phone.
2. Remove the battery if installed.
3. Slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot.
4. Replace the back cover. For information on how to do this, see step 2 in Insert and
Charge the Battery on page 6.
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Remove a SIM Card

You can remove the SIM card to use with other compatible phones.
1. Turn off your phone.
2. Remove the back cover and the battery.
3. Push the top of the SIM card gently in the direction of the arrow with your nger, and pull out the card from the slot.
4. Replace the back cover. For information on how to do this, see step 2 in Insert and
Charge the Battery on page 6.
Get Started 5

Insert and Charge the Battery

Follow the steps below to insert and charge the battery.
1. Insert the battery, making sure to align the gold contacts. Press down gently to secure the battery.
2. Replace the back cover, inserting the tabs at the top and pressing down the back
cover, around the edges and center, to secure.
3. Plug the smaller end of the USB cable into the phone’s charger/data port. Be sure to use the charger that came with your phone.
6 Get Started
4. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the charger, and then plug the charger into an electrical outlet. Fully charge before powering on phone.
Get Started 7

Charge the Battery Wirelessly

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

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/Lock key.
Turn Your Phone Off
1. Press and hold the Power/Lock key to open the phone options menu.
2. Tap Power off > OK to turn the phone off.
Restart Your Phone
There are two ways to restart your phone.
1. Press and hold the Power/Lock key to open the phone options menu.
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 and unlock it when you need it.
Turn the Screen Off When Not in Use
► To quickly turn the screen off, press the Power/Lock key. Pressing the Power/Lock
key again or receiving an incoming call will turn on your phone screen and show the Lock 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 on page 189.
Get Started 9
Turn the Screen On and Unlock It
1. To turn the screen on, press the Power/Lock key.
2. Tap the unlock icon (Starter mode). – or –
Tap and hold
▪ You can disable the screen lock or select a different type of lock feature. See
Screen Lock on page 195.
on the screen, and ick toward the unlock icon (Standard mode).

Setup Wizard

Your Hydro Elite has the Setup Wizard to set up your phone quickly and easily. When you
turn on your phone for the rst time, the Setup Wizard starts automatically. The Setup Wizard consists of the following sections:
● Selecting your language
● Selecting your phone mode
● Syncing your Contacts
● Setting up your Email
● Setting your location
● Setting your Google account
Follow the onscreen instructions to quickly set up your phone.
Selecting Your Language
► Select your language from English or Español (Spanish) and tap Next.
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Selecting Your Phone Mode
You have the option to select from two different phone modes: Starter mode (beginner): Simplied and easier experience for the rst time smartphone
user. If selected, your Home screen will show as follows:
Standard mode (experienced): General-standard experience for users who are familiar
with Android. If selected, your Home screen will show as follows:
Get Started 11
If you did not make a selection, the default mode is Standard. For more information about Starter mode, see Starter Mode on page 15.
You can always change mode later by tapping (Standard mode) > Settings > Phone mode.
Note: In this guide, the above steps to reach the Settings menu are shown in condensed form
as Tools or Apps . When there are differences between Starter and Standard modes, the user interface and/or steps in Starter mode are described rst throughout this guide.
► Read the message and select Starter mode (beginner) or Standard mode
(experienced) and tap Next.
Tip: To see the difference between Starter and Standard modes, tap
short video to view an introduction video.
Tools (Starter mode) or Apps
>
Learn more in a
Syncing Your Contacts
Sync your Contacts to restore them to your new phone. If this is your rst Verizon phone,
sync your Contacts to ensure they are protected and easy to download the next time you replace or upgrade your phone.
► Conrm Sync contacts is checked and tap Next.
Setting up Your Email
Choose the type of email accounts you want to set up and congure them. Follow the
instructions on screen.
Setting Your Location
To use navigation applications, such as Google Maps, enable your location settings. Read
the message and select your sharing location preference and tap Next. See Enable Location
Services on Your Phone on page 104.
Setting your Google account
To use certain Google applications, you need to add a Google account. Follow the
instructions on screen. See Gmail / Google on page 74.
12 Get Started

Setup Voicemail

Your Hydro Elite comes with the Visual Voicemail application. Visual Voicemail allows you to manage your voicemail directly from your phone rather than calling in to your voicemail. Visual Voicemail displays a list of your messages and allows you to choose which message(s) to listen or delete. You can also choose the traditional voicemail service. See
Visual Voicemail on page 50 and Voicemail (Traditional) on page 52.
Note: Visual Voicemail is a subscription based service.
Setup Visual Voicemail
1. Tap >
2. Read the message carefully and select an option for subscribing.
3. Read the conrmation message and tap Subscribe.
4. Read the End User License Agreement (EULA). Tap Accept to proceed.
5. When the setup process is nished, you will see the Home screen. Repeat step 1 and enter your password.
Messages (Starter mode) or Apps
(Standard mode) >
Setup Traditional Voicemail
1. Tap > (Starter mode) or (Standard mode).
2. Tap and hold 1 or dial *86 and then tap (Starter mode) or (Standard mode).
3. When you hear the greeting, tap # to interrupt, and follow the prompts.
Voicemail.
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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.

Phone Mode

Your Hydro Elite has two phone modes, Starter mode and Standard mode. Starter mode provides a simplied and easier experience for the rst time smartphone user. Standard
mode shows the familiar Android smartphone appearance.
Selecting Phone Mode
You can select the phone mode on the Setup Wizard. See Setup Wizard on page 10 to learn how to select the phone mode during the setup process.
To select the phone mode from the Settings menu:
► Tap >
mode.
Tools (Starter mode) or Apps
(Standard mode) >
Settings > Phone
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Starter Mode

Google Search Bar
Tools
Chrome
Contacts
Alerts
Play Store
Camera
Messages
Phone
Help
Menu
Status Bar
Back Home
Recent Apps
Starter mode gives you a simple main Home screen. See Your Home Screen (Standard
Mode) on page 22 for the Home screen of Standard mode.
● Help: Displays help for the Home screen, including how to add application shortcuts or widgets.
● Play Store: Opens the Google Play application. See Google Play Store App on page
100.
● Camera: Opens the camera, camcorder, or Gallery applications. See Camera and
Camcorder on page 132.
● Messages: Opens the Messaging and Email application. Voicemail can be checked from this menu. See Email on page 78, Text Messaging and MMS on page 85, or Visual Voicemail on page 50.
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● Phone: Opens the phone dialpad to make a call. See Phone Calls on page 43.
● Back: Lets you return to the previous screen, or close a dialog box, options menu,
the Notications panel, or onscreen keyboard.
● Home: Returns you to the home screen.
● Recent Apps: Opens the recently used applications window.
● Alerts: Opens the Notications panel. See Notications Panel on page 26.
● Menu: Opens the application list installed in your phone.
● Contacts: Opens Contacts. See Contacts on page 61.
● Chrome: Opens Chrome (browser). See Browser on page 123.
● Tools: Opens some useful tool applications, such as the clock or calendar. See Tools
and Calendar on page 149, or Navigation on page 104.
● Google Search Bar: Allows you to enter text or spoken keywords for a quick search on the phone or on the Internet. Tap the bar to enter text or tap the microphone icon to speak your keyword.
● Status Bar: Displays the time, notication icons, and phone status icons. Slide down
to display the Notications panel. See Status Bar on page 26.
Tip:
Tap to return to the main Home screen from any other screen.
Tip:
You can access the icon glossary and video tutorials by tapping
under BASIC APPS.
Menu
>
Add App Shortcuts or Widgets to the Extended Home Screens
You can add additional applications or widgets to the extended Home screens.
1. Tap .
2. Tap Menu .
3. Tap Personalize screen.
4. Tap Add widget or Add app shortcut.
Help
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