Kyocera Hydro LIFE User Manual
User Guide
Table of Contents
Phone Basics ........................................................................................................................ 1
Phone Overview ............................................................................................................ 1
Key Functions ......................................................................................................... 1
Smart Sonic Receiver ............................................................................................. 3
Get the Phone Ready .................................................................................................... 3
Insert the Battery ................................................................................................... 3
Charge the Battery ................................................................................................. 4
Insert the SIM Card ................................................................................................ 5
Insert a microSD Card ............................................................................................ 6
Turn the Phone On and Off .......................................................................................... 7
Turn the Phone On ................................................................................................. 7
Turn the Phone Off ................................................................................................ 7
Restart the Phone .................................................................................................. 7
Turn the Screen On and Off .......................................................................................... 7
Turn the Screen On and Start It ............................................................................. 7
Turn the Screen Off When Not in Use ................................................................... 7
Setup Wizard ................................................................................................................. 7
Customer Support ......................................................................................................... 8
Touchscreen Navigation ............................................................................................... 8
Home Screen ............................................................................................................... 12
Home Screen Overview ....................................................................................... 12
Extended Home Screens ...................................................................................... 13
Customize the Home Screens .............................................................................. 13
Launcher Screens ................................................................................................. 16
Quick Settings Panel ............................................................................................ 17
Status Bar .................................................................................................................... 18
Text Entry ........................................................................................................................... 20
Touchscreen Keyboard ............................................................................................... 20
Google Keyboard.................................................................................................. 20
Gesture Typing ..................................................................................................... 22
Google Voice Typing ............................................................................................ 23
Tips for Editing Text .................................................................................................... 23
Phone Calls......................................................................................................................... 25
Make Phone Calls........................................................................................................ 25
Call Using the Phone Dialpad ............................................................................... 25
Call from Call Log ................................................................................................. 25
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Call from Contacts ................................................................................................ 25
Call a Number in a Text Message......................................................................... 26
Call an Emergency Number ................................................................................. 26
Call a Number with Pauses .................................................................................. 27
Call Using a Speed Dial Number .......................................................................... 27
Call Using the Plus (+) Code Dialing ..................................................................... 28
Call Using Wi-Fi Calling ......................................................................................... 28
Call Using Internet Calling .................................................................................... 29
Receive Phone Calls .................................................................................................... 30
Answer an Incoming Call ...................................................................................... 30
Mute the Ringtone ............................................................................................... 30
Send an Incoming Call to Voicemail ..................................................................... 30
Reject a Call and Send a Text Message ................................................................ 30
Voicemail .................................................................................................................... 30
Set Up Voicemail .................................................................................................. 30
Voicemail Notification ......................................................................................... 31
Retrieve Your Voicemail Messages ...................................................................... 31
Voicemail Settings ................................................................................................ 32
Phone Call Options ..................................................................................................... 32
In-Call Options ...................................................................................................... 32
Call Waiting .......................................................................................................... 33
Conference Calling ............................................................................................... 33
Fixed Dialing Numbers (FDN) ............................................................................... 34
Call Forwarding .................................................................................................... 34
Additional Settings ............................................................................................... 35
TTY Mode ............................................................................................................. 35
Auto Answer ........................................................................................................ 36
Call Timer and Call Duration ................................................................................ 36
Call Log ........................................................................................................................ 37
View Call Log ........................................................................................................ 37
Call Log Options ................................................................................................... 37
Contacts ............................................................................................................................. 39
Display Contacts ......................................................................................................... 39
Add a Contact ............................................................................................................. 41
Save a Phone Number ................................................................................................ 42
Edit a Contact .............................................................................................................. 42
Add or Edit Information for a Contact ................................................................. 42
Assign a Picture to a Contact ............................................................................... 42
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Copy a Contact ..................................................................................................... 43
Assign a Ringtone to a Contact ............................................................................ 43
Assign a Vibration to a Contact ............................................................................ 43
Add a Contact to Favorites .................................................................................. 43
Send a Contact’s Call to Voicemail ...................................................................... 44
Add a Contact Widget to the Home Screen ........................................................ 44
Delete Single or Multiple Contacts ...................................................................... 44
Add a Group Contact .................................................................................................. 44
Edit a Group Contact .................................................................................................. 45
Add or Remove a Group Contact Entry, or Rename a Group.............................. 45
Delete a Group Contact ....................................................................................... 45
ICE (In Case of Emergency) ......................................................................................... 45
ICE Contacts ......................................................................................................... 45
Personal Information ........................................................................................... 46
Synchronize Contacts.................................................................................................. 46
Share a Contact ........................................................................................................... 46
Accounts and Messaging ................................................................................................... 48
Gmail ........................................................................................................................... 48
Create a Google Account ..................................................................................... 48
Sign In to Your Google Account ........................................................................... 49
Access Gmail ........................................................................................................ 49
Send a Gmail Message ......................................................................................... 50
Read and Reply to Gmail Messages ..................................................................... 50
Email ........................................................................................................................... 51
Add an Email Account (POP3 or IMAP) ................................................................ 51
Add a Corporate Account .................................................................................... 52
Compose and Send Email .................................................................................... 53
View and Reply to Email ...................................................................................... 53
Manage Your Email Inbox .................................................................................... 53
General Email Settings ......................................................................................... 54
Email Account Settings ........................................................................................ 55
Delete an Email Account ...................................................................................... 56
Text Messaging and MMS .......................................................................................... 56
Compose Text Messages...................................................................................... 56
Send a Multimedia Message (MMS) .................................................................... 57
Save and Resume a Draft Message ...................................................................... 59
New Messages Notification ................................................................................. 59
Manage Message Conversations ......................................................................... 59
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Text and MMS Settings ........................................................................................ 62
Social Networking Accounts ....................................................................................... 63
Facebook .............................................................................................................. 63
Google+ ................................................................................................................ 64
YouTube ............................................................................................................... 64
Apps and Entertainment ................................................................................................... 66
myMetro ..................................................................................................................... 66
AppStore ..................................................................................................................... 66
Google Play Store App ................................................................................................ 67
Find and Install an App ........................................................................................ 67
Create a Google Wallet Account .......................................................................... 68
Request a Refund for a Paid App ......................................................................... 68
Open an Installed App ......................................................................................... 69
Uninstall an App ................................................................................................... 69
Get Help with Google Play ................................................................................... 70
Navigation ................................................................................................................... 70
Google Maps ........................................................................................................ 70
Music ........................................................................................................................... 72
Music Player ......................................................................................................... 72
Google Play Music ................................................................................................ 74
Web and Data .................................................................................................................... 76
Wi-Fi ............................................................................................................................ 76
Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network ............................................ 76
Check the Wireless Network Status .................................................................... 77
Connect to a Different Wi-Fi Network ................................................................. 77
Data Services ............................................................................................................... 77
Preferred Network Mode .................................................................................... 77
Start a Data Connection ....................................................................................... 78
Data Connection Status and Indicators ............................................................... 78
Virtual Private Networks (VPN) .................................................................................. 79
Prepare Your Phone for VPN Connection ............................................................ 79
Install Security Certificates .................................................................................. 79
Add a VPN Connection ......................................................................................... 79
Connect to or Disconnect from a VPN ................................................................. 80
Web Browser .............................................................................................................. 80
Launch Web Browsers ......................................................................................... 80
Learn to Navigate Web Browser .......................................................................... 81
Go to a Specific Website ...................................................................................... 81
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Select Text on a Web Page .................................................................................. 82
MetroWEB Menu ................................................................................................. 82
Adjust MetroWEB Settings .................................................................................. 83
Read Web Page Offline ........................................................................................ 86
Manage Bookmarks ............................................................................................. 86
Chrome Menu ...................................................................................................... 87
Adjust Chrome Settings ....................................................................................... 88
Manage Bookmarks ............................................................................................. 89
USB Tethering and Mobile Hotspot ............................................................................ 90
USB Tethering ...................................................................................................... 90
Mobile Hotspot .................................................................................................... 91
Camera and Video ............................................................................................................. 93
Take Pictures ............................................................................................................... 93
Open the Camera ................................................................................................. 93
Close the Camera ................................................................................................. 93
Camera Viewfinder Screen .................................................................................. 93
Take a Picture ....................................................................................................... 94
Review Screen ...................................................................................................... 95
Record Videos ............................................................................................................. 96
Camera and Video Camera Settings ........................................................................... 96
Use Panorama Mode ........................................................................................... 98
View Pictures and Videos Using Gallery ..................................................................... 99
Open Gallery ........................................................................................................ 99
View Pictures and Videos..................................................................................... 99
Zoom In or Out on a Picture .............................................................................. 100
Watch a Video .................................................................................................... 100
Work with Pictures ................................................................................................... 100
Edit a Picture ...................................................................................................... 101
Rotate and Save a Picture .................................................................................. 102
Crop a Picture..................................................................................................... 102
Share Pictures and Videos ........................................................................................ 103
Send Pictures or Videos by Email/Gmail ........................................................... 103
Send Picture or Videos by Multimedia Message ............................................... 103
Send Pictures or Videos Using Bluetooth .......................................................... 104
Share Pictures or Videos on Google+ ................................................................ 104
Share Pictures on Picasa .................................................................................... 104
Share Videos on YouTube .................................................................................. 105
Tools and Calendar .......................................................................................................... 106
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Calendar .................................................................................................................... 106
Add an Event to the Calendar ............................................................................ 106
Invite Guests to Your Calendar Event ................................................................ 107
Calendar Event Alerts ........................................................................................ 107
View Calendar Events ........................................................................................ 108
Erase Calendar Events ........................................................................................ 109
Edit Calendar Events .......................................................................................... 109
Show or Hide Calendars ..................................................................................... 110
Synchronize Calendars with Your Phone ........................................................... 110
Clock .......................................................................................................................... 110
Desk Clock .......................................................................................................... 110
Alarm .................................................................................................................. 111
Stopwatch .......................................................................................................... 112
Timer .................................................................................................................. 113
World Clock ........................................................................................................ 113
Calculator .................................................................................................................. 114
Sound Recorder ........................................................................................................ 114
MagniFont ................................................................................................................. 115
Voice Services ........................................................................................................... 115
Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) ................................................................ 115
Text-to-Speech Settings ..................................................................................... 116
Voice Search ............................................................................................................. 117
Eco Mode .................................................................................................................. 118
Bluetooth .................................................................................................................. 118
Turn Bluetooth On or Off ................................................................................... 118
The Bluetooth Settings Menu ............................................................................ 119
Change the Phone Name ................................................................................... 119
Connect a Bluetooth Headset or Car Kit ............................................................ 119
Reconnect a Headset or Car Kit ......................................................................... 120
Disconnect or Unpair from a Bluetooth Device ................................................. 120
Send and Receive Information Using Bluetooth ............................................... 121
microSD Card ............................................................................................................ 122
Insert a microSD Card ........................................................................................ 123
Remove a microSD Card .................................................................................... 124
View the microSD Card Memory ....................................................................... 124
Unmount the microSD Card ............................................................................... 125
Format the microSD Card .................................................................................. 125
Use the Phone’s microSD Card as a USB Drive .................................................. 125
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Use the Phone’s microSD Card as a Media Device or Camera .......................... 126
File Manager ............................................................................................................. 126
Settings ............................................................................................................................ 128
Access to Phone’s Settings Menu ............................................................................. 128
Wireless & Networks Settings .................................................................................. 128
Wi-Fi Settings ..................................................................................................... 128
Access the Wi-Fi Settings Menu ........................................................................ 128
Bluetooth Settings ............................................................................................. 129
MaxiMZR Settings .............................................................................................. 129
Data Usage Settings ........................................................................................... 129
Airplane Mode Settings ..................................................................................... 131
VPN Settings ....................................................................................................... 131
Tethering & Mobile Hotspot Settings ................................................................ 131
Mobile Networks Settings.................................................................................. 131
Roaming Settings ............................................................................................... 133
Phone Settings .......................................................................................................... 133
Sound Settings ................................................................................................... 133
Display Settings .................................................................................................. 136
Storage Settings ................................................................................................. 138
Battery Settings .................................................................................................. 139
Connectivity Settings ......................................................................................... 139
Apps Settings...................................................................................................... 140
Personal Settings ...................................................................................................... 140
Location Access Settings .................................................................................... 140
Lock Screen Settings .......................................................................................... 141
Lock Screen Widgets .......................................................................................... 144
Security Settings................................................................................................. 145
Language & Input Settings ................................................................................. 146
Backup & Reset Settings .................................................................................... 150
Accounts Settings ..................................................................................................... 151
System Settings ......................................................................................................... 152
Date & Time Settings ......................................................................................... 152
Accessibility Settings .......................................................................................... 152
About Phone ...................................................................................................... 154
Notes ................................................................................................................................ 156
Important Safety Information ......................................................................................... 157
General Precautions ................................................................................................. 157
Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone ................................................. 157
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Do Not Rely on Your Phone for Emergency Calls .............................................. 157
Using Your Phone While Driving ........................................................................ 157
Following Safety Guidelines ............................................................................... 158
Medical Devices ................................................................................................. 158
Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices ............................................. 158
Turning Off Your Phone Before Flying ............................................................... 158
Turning Off Your Phone in Dangerous Areas ..................................................... 159
Restricting Children’s Access to Your Phone ..................................................... 159
Waterproof Capability .............................................................................................. 159
Charging ............................................................................................................. 160
Using Your Phone With a Hearing Aid Device .......................................................... 161
Getting the Best Hearing Device Experience With Your Phone ........................ 162
Caring for the Battery ............................................................................................... 162
Protecting Your Battery ..................................................................................... 162
Charging ............................................................................................................. 163
Storing ................................................................................................................ 163
Common Causes of Battery Drain ...................................................................... 163
Disposal of Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) Batteries .......................................................... 163
Radio Frequency (RF) Energy .................................................................................... 164
Understanding How Your Phone Operates ....................................................... 164
Knowing Radio Frequency Safety ...................................................................... 164
Body-Worn Operation ....................................................................................... 164
Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) for Wireless Phones ....................................... 165
FCC Radio Frequency Emission .......................................................................... 165
FCC Notice .......................................................................................................... 165
Owner’s Record ........................................................................................................ 166
Copyright Information ..................................................................................................... 167
Index ................................................................................................................................ 168
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Phone Basics
Phone Overview
Key Functions
CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the phone.
● LED Indicator displays a phone notification, charging status, or alert.
● 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.
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● Smart Sonic Receiver (Internal) lets you hear the caller and automated prompts.
See Smart Sonic Receiver.
● Self Camera Lens 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.
● 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 main home screen.
● Recent Apps Key displays the recently used applications window.
● Headset Jack allows you to plug in an optional headset for convenient, hands-
free conversations.
● Secondary Microphone suppresses background noise improving audio quality for
the other party during voice calls except in speakerphone mode.
● 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.
● Primary Microphone transmits your voice and ambient sound during voice calls,
voice recordings and videos.
Note: Do not cover the microphones during a call as it may compromise the hearing
quality.
● 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.
● Back 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.
● microSD Card Slot (Internal) allows you to insert an optional microSD card to
support external memory.
● SIM Card Slot (Internal) allows you to insert a SIM card.
● 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.
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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.
Get the Phone Ready
Insert the Battery
1. Insert your thumbnail or fingernail into the slit and lift the battery cover.
2. Insert the battery, contacts end first, and gently press into place.
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3. Replace the battery compartment cover and press down firmly on all sides of the
back cover as shown by the arrows in the figure to make sure all the tabs are
seated and there are no gaps around the cover.
Charge the Battery
Plug the smaller end of the micro-USB cable into the phone’s charger/accessory 1.
jack.
Plug the other end of the USB cable into the charger, and then plug the charger 2.
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.
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Insert the SIM Card
Insert your thumbnail or fingernail into the slit and lift the battery cover. 1.
Grasp the white pull-tab extending from the battery pack and pull the battery out 2.
of its compartment.
Use your fingernail to carefully pull out the SIM card tray. 3.
Place the SIM card into the tray, with the gold contacts facing down and the cut 4.
off corner on the top left. Insert the SIM tray back into the SIM card slot and push
until it clicks into place.
Note: Make sure not to insert the SIM tray in the opposite direction.
Insert the battery, contacts end first, and gently press into place. 5.
Replace the cover, applying equal pressure from the top down on both sides and 6.
making sure all the locking tabs of the cover are seated with no gaps.
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Insert a microSD Card
Insert a compatible microSD card into your phone. For more details on microSD card,
see microSD Card.
1. Insert your thumbnail or fingernail into the slit and lift the battery cover.
2. Grasp the white pull-tab extending from the battery pack and pull the battery out
of its compartment.
3. You will find the microSD card slot right above the SIM card slot. Insert a microSD
card into the microSD card holder with the gold terminals facing down. Gently
push the card in until it snaps into place.
4. Insert the battery, contacts end first, and gently press into place.
5. Replace the cover, applying equal pressure from the top down on both sides and
making sure all the locking tabs of the cover are seated with no gaps.
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Turn the Phone On and Off
Turn the Phone On
► Press and hold the Power Button.
Turn the Phone Off
1. Press and hold the Power Button to open the phone options menu.
2. Touch Power off > OK.
Restart the Phone
Press and hold the Power Button to open the phone options menu. 1.
Touch Restart > OK. 2.
Turn the Screen On and Off
Turn the Screen On and Start It
Press the Power Button.
1.
Touch and hold on the screen and swipe toward . 2.
To disable the screen lock or select a different type of lock feature, see Lock Screen
Settings.
Turn the Screen Off When Not in Use
► Press the Power Button.
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. For information on how to adjust the time before the
screen turns off, see Sleep.
Setup Wizard
Your Hydro LIFE has the Setup Wizard to set up your phone quickly and easily. On the
Welcome screen which is displayed when you turn on your phone for the first time,
touch Get Started to start the Setup Wizard.
The Setup Wizard consists of the following sections:
● Selecting Language
● Setting up Wi-Fi
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● Google Account Setup
● Signing in to Email
● Signing in to Social Network
Follow the onscreen instructions to quickly set up your phone.
Customer Support
Customer support is available from the following resources:
● Visit metropcs.com and click Support link at the bottom left side of the screen.
● Contact Customer Service 1-888-8metro8 (1-888-863-8768) or your local
MetroPCS retail location.
Touchscreen Navigation
Warning: Do not touch with a pen or stylus. It may damage the touchscreen.
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.
Note: The Auto-rotate screen check box needs to be selected for the screen orientation
to automatically change. Touch Home > > Settings > Display > Auto-rotate
screen.
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Home Screen
The home screen is the starting point for all applications, functions, and menus. From
any application screen, touch Home to return to the main home screen.
Home Screen Overview
● Status Bar: Displays the time, notification, and phone status icons. Slide down to
display the Notifications panel.
● Shortcut: Allows you to quickly launch applications.
● Application Launcher: Displays 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 center of
the tray.
● Screen Position Indicator: Indicates where you are among the home screens.
Touch to access each screen. The house shaped icon shows the main home
screen.
● Folder: Allows you to store multiple application icons as a group. See Use Folders.
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● Google Search Bar: Allows you 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: Press Home to return to the main Home screen from any other screen.
Tip: You can access step-by-step tutorials to learn the basic features of your phone by
touching > Help.
Extended Home Screens
In addition to the main home screen, your phone has extended home screens to provide
more space for adding icons, widgets, and more.
Access the Extended Home Screens
► Touch Home and then drag across the screen to move from the main screen
to an extended screen.
– or –
On the screen position indicator, touch to access the main Home screen, or
touch to access each extended Home screen.
Customize the Home Screens
Manage Your Home Screens
You can reduce the number of home screens to three or increase it up to seven.
Touch Home on the main Home screen. 1.
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– or –
Lightly pinch any home screen with your thumb and index finger to display the
home screen thumbnails.
The following options are available: 2.
Touch a thumbnail of the home screen you want to open.
Touch 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. The main home screen cannot be
removed.
Touch the home icon at the top of each screen to set the screen as the main
home screen.
Touch Done. 3.
Add App Shortcuts or Widgets to the Home Screen
Touch on the favorites tray. 1.
Slide the Apps or Widgets screens to find the item you want to add to the home 2.
screen.
Touch and hold the app icon or a widget and drag it to "Add to Home Screen" at 3.
the top of the screen.
Move your finger to find the place to add it to. The blue frames which appear on 4.
the screen indicate where you might place the item.
Release your finger. 5.
– or –
Touch and hold an empty area on a home screen. 1.
Slide the Apps or Widgets screens to find the item you want to add to the home 2.
screen.
Touch and hold the app icon or a widget and drag it to a home screen thumbnail 3.
where you want to add it.
Tip: To add an app icon or a widget on the home screen, you can also touch and hold
an empty area of the home screen, choose Apps or widgets, and then simply tap
on the icons desired.
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Move or Remove Items on the Home Screen
► Touch and hold the item you want to move or remove on the screen.
To move the item, drag it to a new area and release it.
To remove the item, drag it over “ Remove” at the top of the screen and
release it when it turns red.
Favorites Tray
The favorites tray holds 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:
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 use folders to organize the apps on your Home screens.
To create folders:
► Touch and hold an app icon and drag it over another to create a new folder
containing both apps. A new folder icon appears.
You can now drag more apps to the folder if you wish.
To add more apps to the folders:
1. Touch a folder icon and touch in the top-right corner.
2. Swipe left or right to browse through the available Apps page and place
checkmarks on those apps you want to put in the folder.
3. Touch Done to complete the process.
To manage folders:
1. Touch a folder icon you want to manage.
2. The following options are available:
Touch the Unnamed field. The keyboard opens and you can name the folder.
To rename it, touch the name.
Drag the app out of the folder and drop it anywhere on the home screen to
remove it.
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Drag the app to “ Remove” at the top of the screen to remove it from the
home screen.
Change Wallpaper
1. Touch and hold the empty area on the home screen.
2. Touch Wallpapers, and select one of the following options:
Gallery/Graphics: Select to use saved or taken pictures on your phone. Touch
to select a picture, and crop it before setting it as wallpaper.
Wallpapers to set a preset wallpaper. Slide the small image on the screen
sideways to see available options. Select an image and touch Set wallpaper.
Live Wallpapers to set a live wallpaper. Select an image and touch Set
wallpaper.
Photos to use saved or taken pictures on your phone. Touch to select a
picture, and crop it before setting it as wallpaper. Touch Done when you are
finished.
Launcher Screens
You can access all your apps and widgets on your phone from the launcher screens. You
can also customize the view of your launcher screens.
Access the Launcher Screens
Touch Home > . 1.
Following options are available: 2.
Touch Apps to display the apps on your phone.
Touch Widgets to display the widgets on your phone.
Touch to display the apps downloaded on your phone.
Touch to search apps on the Launcher tray.
Touch > Reset order to reset the order of apps and widgets to default.
Touch > App sorting to customize the order of apps. See Rearrange Your
Apps on the Launcher Screens to follow.
Touch > Manage apps to access the Apps settings screen. See Apps Settings.
Touch > System settings to access the phone's settings menu. See Settings.
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Rearrange Your Apps on the Launcher Screens
Touch Home > > > App sorting. 1.
Touch and hold an app, drag it to a new position and release it. To move it to 2.
another screen, drag the app to Jump to another screen and release it on the
screen you want to place it.
Touch Done. 3.
Quick Settings Panel
The Quick Settings panel allows you easy access to common phone settings.
Drag down from the top of the screen to open the Notifications panel, and then 1.
touch the Quick Settings icon at the top right.
– or –
Swipe down with two fingers from the top of any screen.
Touch a specific setting to open it. 2.
You can touch the toggle icon to switch between notification panel and
quick settings panel.
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Status Bar
Icon
Description
Bluetooth® enabled
Wi-Fi® active (full signal)
Vibrate
Silent
Network (full signal)
Network (no signal)
GPRS; General Packet Radio Service (data service)
2G (data service)
3G (data service)
4G (data service)
Airplane mode
Alarm set
Battery (charging)
Battery (full charge)
Battery (discharged)
The status bar at the top of the screen provides phone and service status information on
the right side and notification alerts on the left. Slide the status bar down to open the
Notifications panel and see the list of notifications you received.
Status Icons
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Icon
Description
Missed call
New email
New Gmail
New SMS or MMS message
New voicemail message
Event
Music application is running background
USB connection
Alarm
When animating, GPS is active
Downloading
USB tethering or/and Mobile Hotspot active
Notification Icons
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Text Entry
Touchscreen Keyboard
The touchscreen keyboard lets you enter text directly onscreen. Your phone provides
convenient ways to enter letters, numbers, and symbols whenever you are prompted to
enter text. The keyboard appears automatically onscreen when you touch a text entry
field and can be used in either portrait or landscape mode. You can also use the Google
voice typing option to enter text using your voice (see Google Voice Typing for details).
Google Keyboard
Google Keyboard lets you use a traditional QWERTY setup to enter text. Additional
options expand your ability to enter text faster and more accurately.
Google Keyboard Overview
Note: Key appearance may vary depending on the selected application or text field.
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Some of the keys on the Google keyboard are given below:
Key
Description
Shift: Touch to toggle between lower case and upper case.
Caps lock: Double-touch the lower case or upper case shift key.
Text mode: Touch to toggle between the Alphabet keyboard and Number
& Symbol keyboard.
Voice input mode: Touch to enter text using your voice.
Backspace: Touch to delete a character. Touch and hold to delete multiple
characters.
Smiley: Touch to insert a smiley. Touch and hold to view and select other
smileys.
Alternate: Touch to toggle between the default Number & Symbol
keyboard and additional Number & Symbol keyboard.
Next: Touch to go to the next text entry field.
Go: Tap to go to a Web address.
Space: Touch to insert a space. Touch and hold to select the input method.
Text Mode
ABC mode is primarily used for entering letters while Number & Symbol mode is for
numbers and symbols.
► Touch to select ABC mode. Touch to select Number & Symbol mode.
In ABC mode, touch to alter the capitalization:
(Unshifted) to enter all letters in a word lowercase.
(One-character-shifted) to capitalize only the first letter of a word.
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