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Kyocera Milano User Manual

KYOCERA Milano
User Guide
© 2013 Kyocera Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Boost, the Logo, Re-Boost and Boost Mobile are trademarks of Boost Worldwide, Inc. Other marks are the property of their respective owners. KYOCERA is a registered trademark of Kyocera Corporation.

Table of Contents

Get Started ................................................................................................................................ 1
Your Device at a Glance ......................................................................................................... 1
Set Up Your Device ................................................................................................................ 2
Set Up Voicemail ................................................................ .................................................... 3
Mobile ID ................................................................................................................................ 4
Installing an ID Pack ........................................................................................................... 4
Switching ID Packs ............................................................................................................. 5
Getting Help ........................................................................................................................... 5
Managing Your Account ...................................................................................................... 5
Directory Assistance 411 .................................................................................................... 5
Device Basics ............................................................................................................................ 7
Your Device’s Layout .............................................................................................................. 8
Key Functions ..................................................................................................................... 8
Turn Your Device On and Off ................................................................................................. 9
Turn Your Device On .......................................................................................................... 9
Turn Your Device Off .........................................................................................................10
Turn Your Screen On and Off ................................................................................................10
Turn the Screen Off When Not in Use ................................................................................10
Turn the Screen On and Unlock It ......................................................................................10
Touchscreen Navigation ........................................................................................................10
Touch .................................................................................................................................11
Touch and Hold..................................................................................................................11
Drag ...................................................................................................................................11
Slide or Flick ......................................................................................................................11
Pinch and Spread ..............................................................................................................11
Rotate ................................................................................................................................11
Your Home Screen ................................................................................................................11
Customize the Home Screen .............................................................................................12
Extended Screens ..............................................................................................................14
Status Bar .............................................................................................................................15
Status Icons .......................................................................................................................15
Notification Icons ................................................................................................................16
Enter Text ..............................................................................................................................16
Slide-Out QWERTY Keyboard ...........................................................................................16
Onscreen Keyboards .........................................................................................................18
Entering Text Using Swype ................................................................................................18
Entering Text Using the Android Keyboard ........................................................................22
Tips for Editing Text ...........................................................................................................25
Google Account .....................................................................................................................27
Create a Google Account ...................................................................................................28
Sign In to Your Google Account .........................................................................................29
Add Account ......................................................................................................................29
General Sync Settings .......................................................................................................29
Phone .......................................................................................................................................31
Make Phone Calls .................................................................................................................31
Call Using the Phone Dialpad ............................................................................................31
Call From Recent Calls ................................................................ ......................................32
Call From Contacts ............................................................................................................32
Call a Number in a Text Message ......................................................................................33
Call Emergency Numbers ..................................................................................................33
Call Numbers with Pauses .................................................................................................34
Call Using Plus (+) Code Dialing ........................................................................................34
Call Using the Internet Calling ............................................................................................34
Receive Phone Calls .............................................................................................................35
Answer an Incoming Call ...................................................................................................35
Mute the Ringtone ..............................................................................................................36
Reject an Incoming Call .....................................................................................................36
Reject a Call and Send a Text Message ............................................................................36
Visual Voicemail ....................................................................................................................36
Set Up Visual Voicemail .....................................................................................................36
Review Visual Voicemail ....................................................................................................37
Listen to Multiple Voicemail Messages ...............................................................................38
Compose a Message .........................................................................................................38
Configure Visual Voicemail Settings ...................................................................................39
Change Your Main Greeting via the Voicemail Menu .........................................................39
Edit the Display Name via the Voicemail Menu ..................................................................40
Voicemail (Traditional) ...........................................................................................................40
Set Up Voicemail ...............................................................................................................40
Voicemail Notification .........................................................................................................40
Retrieve Your Voicemail Messages....................................................................................41
Phone Call Options................................................................................................................41
Caller ID .............................................................................................................................42
Call Waiting ........................................................................................................................42
3-Way Calling ....................................................................................................................42
Call Forwarding ..................................................................................................................43
In-Call Options ...................................................................................................................43
Call Log .................................................................................................................................45
View Recent Calls ..............................................................................................................45
Call Log Options ................................................................................................................45
Clear Call Logs ..................................................................................................................45
Device Settings .........................................................................................................................47
Wireless & Network Settings .................................................................................................47
Airplane Mode ....................................................................................................................48
Wi-Fi Settings ....................................................................................................................48
Bluetooth Settings ..............................................................................................................48
Mobile Networks ................................................................................................................48
Call Settings ................................ ................................................................ ..........................48
Voicemail ...........................................................................................................................48
Other Call Settings .............................................................................................................49
Internet Call Settings ..........................................................................................................50
Sound Settings ......................................................................................................................50
General ..............................................................................................................................50
Incoming Calls ...................................................................................................................51
Notifications .......................................................................................................................51
Feedback ...........................................................................................................................51
Display Settings .....................................................................................................................52
Brightness ..........................................................................................................................52
Auto-rotate Screen .............................................................................................................52
Animation ...........................................................................................................................53
Screen Timeout..................................................................................................................53
Keyboard Timeout ..............................................................................................................53
Notification Blink ................................................................................................................53
Location & Security Settings ..................................................................................................53
My Location .......................................................................................................................54
Screen Lock .......................................................................................................................54
Passwords .........................................................................................................................56
Device Administration ........................................................................................................57
Credential Storage .............................................................................................................57
PC Connection ......................................................................................................................58
Applications ...........................................................................................................................58
Application Settings ...........................................................................................................58
Accounts & Sync ...................................................................................................................60
Privacy ..................................................................................................................................60
Backup and Restore ..........................................................................................................60
Personal Data ....................................................................................................................61
Storage ..................................................................................................................................61
Language & Keyboard ...........................................................................................................61
Voice Input & Output .............................................................................................................61
Accessibility ...........................................................................................................................62
Accessibility .......................................................................................................................62
Power Button Ends Call .....................................................................................................62
Date & Time ..........................................................................................................................62
Activate This Device ..............................................................................................................62
About Phone..........................................................................................................................63
Update Your Device ...........................................................................................................63
Contacts....................................................................................................................................65
Get Started with Contacts ......................................................................................................65
Access Contacts ................................................................................................................65
The Contacts List ...............................................................................................................65
Add a Contact ........................................................................................................................66
Save a Phone Number ..........................................................................................................67
Edit a Contact ........................................................................................................................68
Add or Edit Information for a Contact .................................................................................68
Assign a Stored Picture to a Contact ..................................................................................68
Assign a New Picture to a Contact .....................................................................................69
Assign a Ringtone to a Contact ..........................................................................................69
Add a Contact to Favorites .................................................................................................69
Delete a Contact ................................................................................................................70
Synchronize Contacts ............................................................................................................70
Display Options ..................................................................................................................70
Display or Hide Contacts .......................................................................................................71
Share a Contact ....................................................................................................................71
Messaging ................................................................................................................................72
Gmail .....................................................................................................................................72
Access Gmail ................................ ................................................................ .....................72
Send a Gmail Message ......................................................................................................73
Read and Reply to Gmail Messages ..................................................................................73
Email .....................................................................................................................................74
Add an Email Account (POP3 or IMAP) .............................................................................74
Add a Corporate Account ...................................................................................................75
Create Another Email Account ...........................................................................................76
Compose and Send Email .................................................................................................76
View and Reply to Email ....................................................................................................77
Manage Your Email Inbox ..................................................................................................77
Email Account Settings ................................................................................................ ......78
Delete an Email Account ....................................................................................................79
Text Messaging and MMS .....................................................................................................79
Compose Text Messages ..................................................................................................79
Send a Multimedia Message (MMS) ..................................................................................80
Save and Resume a Draft Message ...................................................................................81
New Messages Notification ................................................................................................81
Managing Message Conversations ....................................................................................82
Text and MMS Options ......................................................................................................83
Social Networking Accounts ..................................................................................................85
YouTube ................................ ................................................................ ............................85
Google+ .............................................................................................................................86
Facebook ...........................................................................................................................86
Google Talk ...........................................................................................................................86
Signing In and Chatting ......................................................................................................87
Managing Your Friends ......................................................................................................88
Mobile Indicators ................................................................................................................89
Signing Out ........................................................................................................................89
Google Talk Settings ..........................................................................................................89
Apps and Entertainment ............................................................................................................91
Google Play ...........................................................................................................................91
Find and Install an App ......................................................................................................91
Create a Google Wallet Account ........................................................................................93
Request a Refund for a Paid App .......................................................................................93
Open an Installed App........................................................................................................93
Uninstall an App .................................................................................................................94
Get Help with Google Play .................................................................................................94
Navigation .............................................................................................................................94
Google Maps .....................................................................................................................95
Google Navigation .............................................................................................................97
Google Latitude..................................................................................................................97
Google Play Music App ....................................................................................................... 100
Opening the Play Music Library ....................................................................................... 101
Playing Music ................................................................................................................... 101
The Queue ....................................................................................................................... 102
Search for Music in the Play Music Library ....................................................................... 103
Using Playlists ................................................................................................................. 103
Boost Zone .......................................................................................................................... 104
Web and Data ......................................................................................................................... 106
Wi-Fi .................................................................................................................................... 106
Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network ................................ .......................... 106
Check the Wireless Network Status ................................................................................. 107
Connect to a Different Wi-Fi Network ............................................................................... 107
Data Services ...................................................................................................................... 108
Launch a Web Connection ............................................................................................... 108
Data Connection Status and Indicators ............................................................................ 108
Browser ............................................................................................................................... 109
Learn to Navigate the Browser ......................................................................................... 109
Browser Menu .................................................................................................................. 110
Select Text on a Web Page ............................................................................................. 112
Go to a Specific Website .................................................................................................. 112
Adjust Browser Page Settings .......................................................................................... 112
Adjust Browser Privacy Settings ...................................................................................... 113
Adjust Browser Security Settings ..................................................................................... 114
Set Search Engine ........................................................................................................... 114
Create Website Settings .................................................................................................. 114
Reset the Browser to Default ........................................................................................... 115
Set the Browser Home Page ............................................................................................ 115
Create Bookmarks ........................................................................................................... 115
Create a New Home Page ............................................................................................... 116
Add Bookmarks to Your Home Screen ............................................................................. 116
Camera and Video .................................................................................................................. 117
Take Pictures ...................................................................................................................... 117
Open the Camera ............................................................................................................ 117
Camera Viewfinder Screen .............................................................................................. 118
Review Screen ................................................................................................................. 119
Take a Picture .................................................................................................................. 120
Close the Camera ............................................................................................................ 121
Record Videos ..................................................................................................................... 121
Video Viewfinder Screen .................................................................................................. 121
Record a Video ................................................................................................................ 122
Camera/Video Settings ........................................................................................................ 122
View Pictures and Videos Using Gallery .............................................................................. 123
Open Gallery .................................................................................................................... 123
View Photos and Videos .................................................................................................. 124
Zoom In or Out on a Photo ............................................................................................... 124
Watch a Video ................................................................................................................. 125
Close Gallery ................................................................................................................... 125
Working with Photos ............................................................................................................ 125
Rotate and Save a Photo ................................................................................................. 125
Crop a Photo .................................................................................................................... 126
Share Photos and Videos .................................................................................................... 126
Send Photos or Videos by Email/Gmail ............................................................................ 127
Send Photos or Videos by Multimedia Message .............................................................. 127
Send Photos or Videos Using Bluetooth .......................................................................... 127
Share Photos on Picasa ................................................................................................... 128
Share Videos on YouTube ............................................................................................... 128
Tools and Calendar ................................................................................................................. 129
Calendar .............................................................................................................................. 129
Add an Event to the Calendar .......................................................................................... 129
Invite Guests to Your Event.............................................................................................. 130
Event Alerts ..................................................................................................................... 131
View Events ..................................................................................................................... 131
Erase Events ................................................................................................................... 133
Show or Hide Calendars .................................................................................................. 134
Synchronize Calendars with Your Device......................................................................... 134
Clock & Alarm ...................................................................................................................... 134
Opening Clock ................................................................................................................. 135
Setting an Alarm .............................................................................................................. 136
Changing Alarm Settings ................................................................................................. 137
Calculator ............................................................................................................................ 137
Voice Service ...................................................................................................................... 137
Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) .............................................................................. 138
Google Voice Recognition Settings .................................................................................. 139
Text-to-speech Settings ................................................................................................... 139
Voice Search ................................................................................................................... 139
Eco Mode ............................................................................................................................ 140
Bluetooth ................................................................................................................................. 141
Turn Bluetooth On or Off ..................................................................................................... 141
The Bluetooth Settings Menu .............................................................................................. 141
Change the Device Name.................................................................................................... 142
Connect a Bluetooth Headset or Car Kit ................................ .............................................. 142
Reconnect a Headset or Car Kit .......................................................................................... 143
Disconnect or Unpair From a Bluetooth Device ................................................................... 143
Send and Receive Information Using Bluetooth ................................................................... 144
Send Information From Your Device to Another Device ................................................... 144
Receive Information From Another Device ....................................................................... 145
USB Storage ........................................................................................................................... 147
View the USB Storage Memory ........................................................................................... 147
Format the USB Storage ..................................................................................................... 147
Use the Device’s USB Storage as a USB Drive ................................................................... 147
Important Safety Information ................................................................................................... 149
General Precautions ............................................................................................................ 149
Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone ............................................................ 149
Do Not Rely on Your Phone for Emergency Calls ............................................................ 149
Using Your Phone While Driving ...................................................................................... 149
Following Safety Guidelines ............................................................................................. 150
Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices ........................................................... 150
Personal Implantable Medical Devices ............................................................................. 150
Turning Off Your Phone Before Flying ............................................................................. 150
Turning Off Your Phone in Dangerous Areas ................................................................... 150
Restricting Children’s Access to Your Phone ................................................................... 151
Using Your Phone With a Hearing Aid Device ..................................................................... 151
Getting the Best Hearing Device Experience With Your Phone ........................................ 152
Caring for the Battery .......................................................................................................... 152
Protecting Your Battery .................................................................................................... 152
Charging .......................................................................................................................... 153
Storing ............................................................................................................................. 153
Disposal of Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) Batteries ................................................................ .......... 153
Radio Frequency (RF) Energy ............................................................................................. 154
Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) for Wireless Phones ..................................................... 154
FCC Notice ...................................................................................................................... 155
Owner’s Record ................................................................................................................... 156
Manufacturer’s Warranty ......................................................................................................... 157
Manufacturer’s Warranty ..................................................................................................... 157
End Users License Agreement ................................................................................................ 159
Kyocera Communications, Inc. (“Kyocera”) End User License Agreement .......................... 159
Notes ...................................................................................................................................... 162
Copyrights ............................................................................................................................... 163
Index ....................................................................................................................................... 164

Get Started

This section gives you all the information you need to set up your device and the Boost Mobile service the first time.
Your Device at a Glance Set Up Your Device Set Up Voicemail Mobile ID Getting Help

Your Device at a Glance

Set Up Your Device

You must first install and charge the battery to begin setting up your device.
1. Install the battery. Hook your thumb- or fingernail into the slot at the bottom of the battery compartment
cover and lift the cover off gently (Figure 1).
Insert the battery, contacts end first, and gently press into place (Figure 2).
Replace the cover, making sure all tabs have seated and there are no gaps (Figure
3).
2. Charge your battery.
Plug the smaller end of the micro-USB cable into the device’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 device’s battery should have enough charge for the device 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 your device on.
If your device is activated, it will turn on, search for the service. If your device is not yet activated, see the “Activation” section of your “Get Started
Guide” for more information.

Set Up Voicemail

You should set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your device is activated. Always use a password to protect against unauthorized access. Your device automatically transfers all unanswered calls to your voicemail, even if your device is in use or turned off. See
Visual Voicemail and Voicemail (Traditional) for details.
To set up visual voicemail:
1. Press
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.
Home
, and touch >
Voicemail
.
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. Press Home , and touch .
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.
Important: Voicemail Password – Boost Mobile 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.

Mobile ID

Once your device is activated, you will be prompted to install the Mobile ID pack. ID Packs are bundles of applications, ringtones, wallpapers, settings, and more. ID Packs are installed using an application called Mobile ID.
You can install as many as five ID Packs at any one time in addition to the default My ID Pack. You can easily switch from one ID Pack to another without losing any applications already installed.
Installing an ID Pack Switching ID Packs

Installing an ID Pack

Note: Your device must be activated, your battery should be fully charged, and you should be
in a network coverage area before you install an ID Pack.
1. Press
turn on the display, and then touch and flick it to unlock the screen.).
Home
, and touch . (If your screen is locked, press the
Power
button to
2. Touch Get New ID Packs on the Choose your ID screen.
3. Touch the desired ID Pack.
4. Read the information screen for a description of the ID Pack and touch Install.
5. Read the Terms & Conditions and touch Agree. If a Downloading message appears, read the message and touch Continue.
6. Once your pack has completed downloading, it will automatically install and appear as
your current ID pack.

Switching ID Packs

1. Press
2. Touch an ID Pack to replace your current pack.
Note: Certain features of Mobile ID are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information
about using Mobile ID, please visit boostmobile.com/id.
Home
- or ­Touch Get New ID Packs to install a new ID Pack and follow steps 3–6 of Installing an
ID Pack.
, and touch .

Getting Help

Managing Your Account

You can go to ‘My Account’ on boostmobile.com to view your account information, recharge
your account, or to make account changes. To log into ‘My Account’, you will need your 10-digit phone number and the Account PIN number you set up at activation. Or from your phone,
simply press Home > , and touch Boost Zone to access various self-service tools.
From Your Boost Phone
Dial #225 (#BAL) to check account balance. Dial #233 (#ADD) to make a payment. Dial #611 to launch Boost Zone or call Boost Customer Care (depending on your
Settings) to get answers to other questions.
From Any Other Phone
Boost Customer Care: 1-888-BOOST-4U (1-888-266-7848).

Directory Assistance 411

Directory Assistance 411 gives you access to a variety of services and information, including residential, business, and government listings; movie listings or show times; driving directions,
restaurant reservations and major local event information. A per-call charge and standard airtime fee may apply depending on your plan.
► Press Home , and then touch >
.

Device Basics

Your device 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 topics in this section will introduce the basic functions and features of your phone.
Your Device’s Layout Turn Your Device On and Off Turn Your Screen On and Off Touchscreen Navigation Your Home Screen Status Bar Enter Text Google Account

Your Device’s Layout

The illustrations below outline your phone’s basic layout.

Key Functions

● Proximity Sensor/Light Sensor automatically deactivate the touchscreen when you hold the device near your face. This prevents you from unintentionally activating device functions during a call. It also automatically turns off the keyboard backlight and brightens the display when you are in sunlight or a bright room, and turns on the keyboard backlight and dims the display in darker places.
● Home Key ( ) returns you to the Home screen. Touch and hold to show the recently used applications.
● Menu Key ( ) lets you open the menus of the current screen or application.
● Back Key ( ) returns you to the previous screen or closes the dialog box.
● Search Key ( ) allows you to activate the Search function to search information on your device and the Internet.
● Microphone allows other callers to hear you clearly when you are speaking to them.
● Display Screen displays all the information needed to operate your device. Use finger
gestures to navigate and interact with items on the screen.
● LED Indicator shows your device’s battery status. It also flashes for incoming calls or pending notifications.
● Earpiece lets you hear the caller and automated prompts.
● Camera Button lets you activate the camera and camcorder and take pictures and
videos.
● Power Button lets you turn the device on or off, or turn the screen backlight on or off. This button can be configured to end a call. (See Power Button Ends Call.)
● Camera Lens, as part of the built-in camera, lets you take pictures and videos.
● Internal Antenna facilitates reception and transmission. To maximize performance, do
not obstruct while using the device.
● Speaker lets you hear the different ringtones and sounds. It also lets you hear the caller’s voice in speakerphone mode.
● Headset Jack allows you to plug in an optional headset for convenient, hands-free
conversations.
● Volume Button allows you to adjust the ringtone and media volumes when you are not on a call, or the voice volume during a call.
● 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.
CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the device.

Turn Your Device On and Off

Turn Your Device On Turn Your Device Off

Turn Your Device On

► Press and hold the Power button.

Turn Your Device Off

► Press and hold the Power button to open the phone options menu. Touch Power off
to turn the device off.
Your screen remains blank while your device is off.

Turn Your Screen On and Off

Turn the Screen Off When Not in Use Turn the Screen On and Unlock 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 device screen and show the lock screen.
To save battery power, the device 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 device’s screen is off.
Note: For information on how to adjust the time before the screen turns off, see Screen
Timeout.

Turn the Screen On and Unlock It

1. To turn the screen on, press the Power button.
2. Flick until it turns to (with a green frame) to unlock the screen.
- or -
Open the Slide-Out QWERTY keyboard. If you have set up a screen unlock security, you will be prompted to draw the pattern
or enter the password or PIN. See Screen Lock.

Touchscreen Navigation

Your device’s touchscreen lets you control actions through a variety of touch gestures.
Touch Touch and Hold Drag Slide or Flick Pinch and Spread Rotate

Touch

Touch once with your finger to select or launch a menu, option, or application. A light touch works best.

Touch and Hold

To open the available options for an item (for example, a link in a Web page), simply 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.

Slide or Flick

To slide, quickly move your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen. To flick, move your finger in lighter, quicker strokes than sliding. This finger gesture is always used in a vertical motion, such as when scrolling through contacts or a message list.

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 device sideways.
Note: The Auto-rotate screen check box in Home > Menu > Settings > Display
needs to be selected for the screen orientation to automatically change.

Your Home Screen

The Home screen is the starting point for your device’s applications, functions, and menus. You can customize your home screen by adding application icons, shortcuts, folders, widgets, and
more. Your home screen extends beyond the initial screen. Swipe the screen left or right to display additional screens.
Customize the Home Screen Extended Screens
1. Status Bar: Displays the time, notification, and device status icons. Slide down to display the Notifications panel.
2. Google Search Bar: Allows users to enter text or spoken keywords for a quick search on the device or on the Internet. Touch to enter text or touch to speak your keyword.
3. Home Screen: Displays shortcut icons, widgets, wallpapers, and folders.
4. Phone Icon: Touch to open the phone-related screen functions (Phone, Call log, Contacts, and Favorites).
5. ID Pack: Allows users to switch the ID Pack or get a new pack.
6. Applications Launcher Icon: Touch to display available applications on the device.

Customize the Home Screen

Add Items to the Home Screen or an Extended Screen
1. Touch and hold an empty area on a screen. (If the current screen doesn’t have room, swipe the screen left or right to display an extended screen.)
2. On the Add to Home screen menu, touch the type of item you want to add and then select the item.
Shortcuts: Add shortcuts to applications, bookmarks, contacts, settings, and more.
Touch a category and then touch the item you want to add.
Widgets: Add widgets to a screen such as an analog clock, calendar, Eco Mode,
and more.
Folders: Add a folder where you can organize screen items. Add a shortcut to all
your contacts, contacts with phone numbers, or starred contacts. Contact details are automatically updated when there are changes in the source.
Wallpapers: Select a wallpaper source from Gallery, ID wallpapers, live wallpapers,
or other preloaded options.
Move or Remove Items on the Home Screen or an Extended Screen
► Touch and hold the item you want to move or remove from the screen.
To move the item, drag it to a new area and release it. To remove the item, touch and hold the item until a trash can appears at the bottom
of the screen, and then drag the item until it turns red, and release your finger.

Extended Screens

In addition to the Home screen, your phone has four extended screens to provide more space for adding icons, widgets, and more. Press Home and then drag across the screen to move from the screen to an extended screen.
● You cannot add more screens.
● While on an extended screen, press Home to return to the Home screen.
To go directly to a particular screen:
1. Touch and hold the small dots you see on the lower left and right corner of the screen. They indicate the number of available screens to either side.
2. Touch a thumbnail to open the associated screen.

Status Bar

Icon
Description
Bluetooth® enabled
When animating, GPS is active
Wi-Fi® active (full signal)
Vibrate
Silent
Speakerphone active
Network (full signal)
Network (no signal)
3G (data service)
Airplane mode
Sync active
Alarm set
Battery (charging)
Battery (full charge)
Battery(discharged)
The status bar at the top of the screen provides device and service status information on the right side and notification alerts on the left. To view notification alerts, slide the status bar down.
Status Icons Notification Icons

Status Icons

Notification Icons

Icon
Description
Missed call
New email
New Gmail
New message
Event
Music playing
USB connection
Alarm
Downloading

Enter Text

You can type on your device using either the Slide-Out QWERTY keyboard or one of the available touchscreen keyboards.
Slide-Out QWERTY Keyboard Onscreen Keyboards Entering Text Using Swype Entering Text Using the Android Keyboard Tips for Editing Text

Slide-Out QWERTY Keyboard

Open the Slide-Out QWERTY keyboard to type faster and more conveniently with your fingers. The Slide-Out keyboard also comes with special keys that let you quickly access menus and search your phone.
1. Hold the phone sideways, with the front panel buttons to your right
2. Push the screen panel up with your thumbs to reveal the Slide-Out keyboard.
Note: When the Slide-Out keyboard is opened, the display stays in landscape mode and you
will not be able to use the onscreen keyboard.
3. Start an app or select a field that requires text or number entry.
4. Press the letter keys to enter text. Press the following keys to enter uppercase letters, numbers, special characters, or symbols:
Shift key ( )
• Press once to capitalize the next letter you select.
• Press twice to lock the shift key and type a series of uppercase letters. (This
works just like the Caps Lock key on your computer keyboard.) The cursor changes when you lock the shift key.
• To unlock, press the shift key once again.
Function key ( )
• Press to enter the number or symbol located at the upper right corner of the key (for example #, *, &, +, ! ). Press this key first and then any corresponding key.
• Press twice to lock the function key. The cursor changes when you lock the function key.
• To unlock, press the function key once again.
Note: Do not confuse with the four keys at the bottom of your device when closed and in
portrait orientation. These keys can also be referred to as “function keys.”
Symbol key ( )
• Press to open the Symbols window. Touch the symbol you want to insert into your text.
5. Press these keys to perform other actions:  Navigation keys ( )
• Press to scroll through the phone’s menu options. On the text input screen, press to move the cursor.
Enter key ( )
• Press to insert a line feed in text input mode, or access the phone’s menus and select the highlighted choice when navigating through a menu.
Backspace key ( )
• Press to delete characters from the display in text input mode.

Onscreen Keyboards

Your device provides convenient ways to enter letters, numbers, and symbols whenever you are prompted to enter text. To manually display the onscreen keyboard, simply touch a text field where you want to enter text. There are two ways of entering text on your device: Swype and
Android keyboard.
Note: Swype is selected as a default keyboard.
To disable the onscreen keyboard:
1. Press Home > Menu , and touch Settings > Language & keyboard.
2. Uncheck Swype or Android keyboard. If you uncheck both, you disable both onscreen keyboards and can use the
QWERTY keyboard only. See Slide-Out QWERTY Keyboard.
To switch the onscreen keyboard:
1. From a screen where you can enter text, touch and hold a text entry field, and then touch Input method.
2. Choose Swype or Android keyboard.

Entering Text Using Swype

Swype allows you to enter text by sliding your finger from letter to letter rather than touching each key individually. To enter text, slide your finger from one letter to the next.
Swype Keyboard Overview
Note: Key appearance may vary depending on the selected application.
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