Kyocera S3015 Users Guide
S3015
Important Information
for the Brio
Important Safety Information – page 2
Manufacturer’s Warranty – page 9
End User License Agreement – page 12
General Terms and Conditions – page 15
of Service
Important Message From Sprint – page 31
● Avoid exposing your phone and accessories to rain or liquid
Important Safety Information
spills. If your phone does get wet, immediately turn the power off
and remove the battery.
● Do not expose your phone to direct sunlight for extended periods
of time (such as on the dashboard of a car).
● Although your phone is quite sturdy, it is a complex piece of
♦ General Precautions (page 2)
♦ Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone (page 2)
♦ Using Your Phone With a Hearing Aid Device (page 4)
♦ Caring for the Battery (page 5)
♦ Radio Frequency (RF) Energy (page 6)
♦ Owner’s Record (page 8)
This booklet contains important operational and safety information
that will help you safely use your phone. Failure to read and follow
the information provided in this phone guide may result in serious
bodily injury, death, or property damage.
General Precautions
There are several simple guidelines to operating your phone
properly and maintaining safe, satisfactory service.
● To maximize performance, do not touch the bottom portion of
your phone where the internal antenna is located while using the
phone.
● Speak directly into the mouthpiece.
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equipment and can be broken. Avoid dropping, hitting, bending,
or sitting on it.
● Any changes or modifications to your phone not expressly
approved in this document could void your warranty for this
equipment and void your authority to operate this equipment.
Note: For the best care of your phone, only Sprint-authorized
Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone
Do Not Rely on Your Phone for Emergency Calls
Mobile phones operate using radio signals, which cannot
guarantee connection in all conditions. Therefore you should never
rely solely upon any mobile phone for essential communication
(e.g., medical emergencies). Emergency calls may not be possible
on all cellular networks or when certain network services or mobile
phone features are in use. Check with your local service provider for
details.
personnel should service your phone and accessories. Failure
to do so may be dangerous and void your warranty.
Using Your Phone While Driving
Talking on your phone while driving (or operating the phone without
a hands-free device) is prohibited in some jurisdictions. Laws vary
as to specific restrictions. Remember that safety always comes first.
Tip: Purchase an optional hands-free accessory at your local
Sprint Store, or call Sprint at 1-866-866-7509. You can also
dial
# 2 2 2 on your phone.
Following Safety Guidelines
To operate your phone safely and efficiently, always follow any
special regulations in a given area. Turn your phone off in areas
where use is forbidden or when it may cause interference or
danger.
Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices
Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio frequency
(RF) signals. However, RF signals from wireless phones may affect
inadequately shielded electronic equipment.
RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded
electronic operating systems or entertainment systems in motor
vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or their representative to
determine if these systems are adequately shielded from external
RF signals. Also check with the manufacturer regarding any
equipment that has been added to your vehicle.
Consult the manufacturer of any personal medical devices, such as
pacemakers and hearing aids, to determine if they are adequately
shielded from external RF signals.
Important Safety Information 3
Note: Always turn off the phone in healthcare facilities, and request
permission before using the phone near medical equipment.
Turning Off Your Phone Before Flying
Turn off your phone before boarding any aircraft. To prevent possible
interference with aircraft systems, the U.S. Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) regulations require you to have permission
from a crew member to use your phone while the plane is on the
ground. To prevent any risk of interference, FCC regulations prohibit
using your phone while the plane is in the air.
Turning Off Your Phone in Dangerous Areas
To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your phone off
when in a blasting area or in other areas with signs indicating twoway radios should be turned off. Construction crews often use
remote-control RF devices to set off explosives.
Turn your phone off when you’re in any area that has a potentially
explosive atmosphere. Although it’s rare, your phone and
accessories could generate sparks. Sparks can cause an explosion
or fire, resulting in bodily injury or even death. These areas are often,
but not always, clearly marked. They include:
● Fueling areas such as gas stations.
● Below deck on boats.
● Fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities.
● Areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such as
grain, dust, or metal powders.
● Any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off
your vehicle’s engine.
Note: Never transport or store flammable gas, flammable liquids, or
explosives in the compartment of your vehicle that contains
your phone or accessories.
Restricting Children’s Access to Your Phone
Your phone is not a toy. Do not allow children to play with it as they
could hurt themselves and others, damage the phone or make calls
that increase your Sprint invoice.
Using Your Phone With a Hearing Aid Device
A number of Sprint phones have been tested for hearing aid device
compatibility. When some wireless phones are used with certain
hearing devices (including hearing aids and cochlear implants),
users may detect a noise which can interfere with the effectiveness
of the hearing device.
Some hearing devices are more immune than others to this
interference noise, and phones also vary in the amount of
interference noise they may generate. ANSI standard C63.19 was
developed to provide a standardized means of measuring both
wireless phone and hearing devices to determine usability rating
categories for both.
Ratings have been developed for mobile phones to assist hearing
device users find phones that may be compatible with their hearing
device. Not all phones have been rated for compatibility with
hearing devices. Phones that have been rated have a label located
on the box.
These ratings are not guarantees. Results will vary depending on
the user’s hearing device and individual type and degree of hearing
loss. If a hearing device is particularly vulnerable to interference
noise; even a phone with a higher rating may still cause
unacceptable noise levels in the hearing device. Trying out the
phone with your hearing device is the best way to evaluate it for your
personal needs.
M-Ratings: Phones rated M3 or M4 meet FCC requirements for
hearing aid compatibility and are likely to generate less interference
to hearing devices than unrated phones. (M4 is the better/higher of
the two ratings.)
T-Ratings: Phones rated T3 or T4 meet FCC requirements and are
likely to be more usable with a hearing device’s telecoil
(“T Switch” or “Telephone Switch”) than unrated phones. (T4 is the
better/higher of the two ratings. Note that not all hearing devices
have telecoils in them.)
Note: New Technologies, In cluding Wi-Fi
This phone has been tested and rated for use with hearing
aids for some of the wireless technologies that it uses. H owever,
there may be newer wireless technologies (including Wi-Fi)
used in this phone that have not been tested for use with
hearing aids.
Hearing aid devices may also be measured for immunity to
interference noise from wireless phones and should have ratings
similar to phones. Ask your hearing healthcare professional for the
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Your Brio has an M4 and a T4 rating.
rating of your hearing aid. Add the rating of your hearing aid and
your phone to determine probable usability:
● Any combined rating equal to or greater than six offers excellent
use.
● Any combined rating equal to five is considered normal use.
● Any combined rating equal to four is considered usable.
Thus, if you pair an M3 hearing aid with an M3 ph one, you wi ll have
a combined rating of six for “excellent use.” This is synonymous for
T ratings.
Sprint further suggests you experiment with multiple phones (even
those not labeled M3/T3 or M4/T4) while in the store to find the one
that works best with your hearing aid device. Should you
experience interference or find the quality of service unsatisfactory
after purchasing your phone, promptly return it to the store within 30
days of purchase. (A restocking fee may be applied to exchanges.
www.sprint.com/returns for details.) More information about
Visit
hearing aid compatibility may be found at:
www.accesswireless.org.
and
www.fcc.gov, www.fda.gov,
Getting the Best Hearing Device Experience With Your
Phone
To further minimize interference:
● Set the phone’s display and keyboard backlight settings to
ensure the minimum time interval:
1. Press > Settings > Display > Backlight >
Backlight Dim or Backlight Off.
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2. Highlight the minimum time interval setting and press .
● Position the phone so the internal antenna is farthest from your
hearing aid.
● Move the phone around to find the point with least interference.
Caring for the Battery
Protecting Your Battery
The guidelines listed below help you get the most out of your
battery’s performance.
● Recently there have been some public reports of wireless phone
batteries overheating, catching fire, or exploding. It appears that
many, if not all, of these reports involve counterfeit or inexpensive,
aftermarket-brand batteries with unknown or questionable
manufacturing standards. Sprint is not aware of similar problems
with Sprint phones resulting from the proper use of batteries and
accessories approved by Sprint or the manufacturer of your
phone. Use only Sprint-approved or manufacturer-approved
batteries and accessories found at Sprint Stores or through your
phone’s manufacturer, or call 1-866-866-7509 to order. They’re
also available at
batteries and accessories is the best way to ensure they’re
genuine and safe.
● Do not disassemble or open, crush, bend or deform, or puncture
or shred the battery.
www.sprint.com/accessories. Buying the right
● Do not modify or remanufacture, attempt to insert foreign objects
into the battery, immerse or expose to water or other liquids,
expose to fire, explosion, or other hazard.
● Avoid dropping the phone or battery. If the phone or battery is
dropped, especially on a hard surface, and the user suspects
damage, take it to a service center for inspection.
● Improper battery use may result in a fire, explosion or other
hazard.
● Do not short-circuit a battery or allow metallic conductive objects
to contact battery terminals.
● Keep the metal contacts on top of the battery clean.
● Battery usage by children should be supervised.
Charging
In order to avoid damage, charge the battery only in temperatures
●
that range from 32° F to 113° F (0° C to 45° C).
● Don’t use the battery charger in direct sunlight or in high humidity
areas, such as the bathroom.
● The battery may need recharging if it has not been used for a
long period of time.
● It’s best to replace the battery when it no longer provides
acceptable performance. It can be recharged hundreds of times
before it needs replacing.
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Storing
Don’t store the battery in high temperature areas for long periods
●
of time. It’s best to follow these storage rules:
▪ Less than one month:
-4° F to 140° F (-20° C to 60° C)
▪ More than one month:
-4° F to 113° F (-20° C to 45° C)
Disposal of Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) Batteries
Promptly dispose of used batteries in accordance with local
●
regulations.
● Never dispose of the battery by incineration.
● Do not handle a damaged or leaking Li-Ion battery as you can
be burned.
● For safe disposal options of your Li-Ion batteries, contact your
nearest Sprint authorized service center.
Special Note: Be sure to dispose of your battery properly. In some
areas, the disposal of batteries in household or business trash may
be prohibited.
Radio Frequency (RF) Energy
Understanding How Your Phone Operates
Your phone is basically a radio transmitter and receiver. When it’s
turned on, it receives and transmits radio frequency (RF) signals.
When you use your phone, the system handling your call controls
the power level. This power can range from 0.006 watt to 0.2 watt in
digital mode.
Knowing Radio Frequency Safety
The design of your phone complies with updated NCRP standards
described below.
In 1991–92, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) joined in
updating ANSI’s 1982 standard for safety levels with respect to human
exposure to RF signals. More than 120 scientists, engineers and
physicians from universities, government health agencies and
industries developed this updated standard after reviewing the
available body of research. In 1993, the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) adopted this updated standard in a regulation. In
August 1996, the FCC adopted hybrid standard consisting of the
existing ANSI/IEEE standard and the guidelines published by the
National Council of Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP).
Body-Worn Operation
To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines, if you
wear a handset on your body, use a Sprint-supplied or Sprintapproved carrying case, holster or other body-worn accessory. If you
do not use a body-worn accessory, ensure the antenna is at least
0.591 inches (1.5 centimeters) from your body when transmitting.
Use of non-Sprint-approved accessories may violate FCC RF
exposure guidelines. Other accessories used with this device for
body-worn operations must not contain any metallic components
and must provide at least 0.591 inches (1.5 centimeters) separation
distance between the antenna and the user’s body.
For more information about RF exposure, visit the FCC website at
www.fcc.gov.
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Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) for Wireless Phones
The SAR value corresponds to the relative amount of RF energy
absorbed into the head of a user of a wireless handset.
The SAR value of a phone is the result of an extensive testing,
measuring and calculation process. It does not represent how
much RF the phone emits. All phone models are tested at their
highest value in strict laboratory settings. But when in operation, the
SAR of a phone can be substantially less than the level reported to
the FCC. This is because of a variety of factors including its proximity
to a base station antenna, phone design and other factors. What is
important to remember is that each phone meets strict federal
guidelines. Variations in SARs do not represent a variation in safety.
All phones must meet the federal standard, which incorporates a
substantial margin of safety. As stated above, variations in SAR
values between different model phones do not mean variations in
safety. SAR values at or below the federal standard of 1.6 W/kg are
considered safe for use by the public.
The highest reported SAR values of the Brio are:
Cellular CDMA mode (Part 22):
Head: 1.22 W/kg; Body-worn: 0.74 W/kg
PCS mode (Part 24):
Head: 1.33 W/kg; Body-worn: 0.47 W/kg
BC10 CDMA mode (Part 90):
Head: 1.06 W/kg; Body-worn: 0.72 W/kg
FCC Radio Frequency Emission
This phone meets the FCC Radio Frequency Emission Guidelines.
FCC ID number: V65S3015.
More information on the phone’s SAR can be found from the
following FCC website:
http://www.fcc.gov/oet/ea/.
FCC Notice
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation.
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If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
● Reorient the direction of the internal antenna.
● Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
● Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
● Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
Owner’s Record
The model number, regulatory number, and serial number are
located on a nameplate inside the battery compartment. Record the
serial number in the space provided below. This will be helpful if you
need to contact us about your phone in the future.
Model: Brio
Serial No.:
Manufacturer’s Warranty
Manufacturer’s Warranty
Kyocera Communications, Inc. (“KCI”) offers you, the original
purchaser who has purchased the enclosed subscriber unit
(“Product”) only from an authorized dealer in the United States, a
limited warranty that the Product, including accessories in the
Product’s package, will be free from defects in material or
Your device has been designed to provide you with reliable, worryfree service. If for any reason you have a problem with your
equipment, please refer to the manufacturer’s warranty in this
section.
For information regarding the terms and conditions of service for
your device, please visit
Service at 1-888-211-4727.
Note: In addition to the warranty provided by your device’s
manufacturer, which is detailed on the following pages,
Sprint offers a number of optional plans to cover your
equipment for non-warranty claims.
Equipment Protection
the
Sprint Equipment Replacement Program and the
Sprint Equipment Service and Repair Program, both of
which are available separately. Each of these programs
may be signed up for within 30 days of activating your
device. For more details, please visit your nearest Sprint
Store or call Sprint at
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www.sprint.com or call Sprint Customer
provides the combined coverage of
1-800-584-3666.
Sprint Total
workmanship as follows:
A. ONE (1) YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY: For a period of one (1) year
from the date of original purchase, KCI will, at its option, either repair
or replace a defective Product (with new or rebuilt parts/
replacements).
B. LIMITED WARRANTY ON REPAIRED/REPLACED PRODUCTS: For
a period equal to the remainder of the limited warranty period on
the original Product or, on warranty repairs which have been
effected on Products for 90 days after the date of its repair or
replacement, whichever is longer, KCI will repair or replace (with
new or rebuilt parts/replacements) defective parts or Products used
in the repair or replacement of the original Product under the
Limited Warranty on it.
Proof that the Product is within the warranty period in the form of a
bill of sale or warranty repair document that includes the date of
purchase, Product serial number and the authorized dealer’s name
and address, must be presented to obtain warranty service. This
limited warranty is not transferable to any third party, including but
not limited to any subsequent purchaser or owner of the Product.
Transfer or resale of a Product will automatically terminate warranty
coverage with respect to it.
This limited warranty covers batteries only if battery capacity falls
below 80% of rated capacity or the battery leaks. Also this limited
warranty does not cover any battery if (i) the battery has been
charged by a battery charger not specified or approved by KCI for
charging the battery, (ii) any of the seals on the battery are broken or
show evidence of tampering, or (iii) the battery has been used in
equipment other than the Kyocera device for which it is specified.
This limited warranty covers the Product only as originally supplied
and does not cover and is void with respect to the following: (i)
Products which have been improperly installed, repaired,
maintained or modified (including the antenna); (ii) Products which
have been subjected to misuse (including Products used in
conjunction with hardware electrically or mechanically incompatible
or Products used with software, accessories, goods or ancillary or
peripheral equipment not supplied or expressly authorized by KCI
for use), abuse, accident, physical damage, abnormal use or
operation, improper handling or storage, neglect, exposure to fire,
water or excessive moisture or dampness or extreme changes in
climate or temperature; (iii) Products operated outside published
maximum ratings; (iv) cosmetic damage; (v) Products on which
warranty stickers or Product serial numbers have been removed,
altered, or rendered illegible; (vi) customer instruction; (vii) cost of
installation, set up, removal or reinstallation; (viii) signal reception
problems (unless caused by defect in material or workmanship); (ix)
damage the result of fire, flood, acts of God or other acts which are
not the fault of KCI and which the Product is not specified to tolerate,
including damage caused by mishandling and blown fuses; (x)
consumables (such as memory cards, fuses, etc.); (xi) third party
software or applications, data and equipment not originally supplied
with the Product; (xii) any Product in which the software has not
been updated to the current version; (xiii) any Product in which the
operating system has been unlocked (allowing installation of a third
party operating system); or (xiv) any Products which have been
opened, repaired, modified or altered by anyone other than KCI or a
KCI authorized service center. Before returning any Product for
service, be sure to back up data and remove any confidential,
proprietary, or personal information from the Product. KCI is not
responsible for damage to or loss of any software, applications, data
or removable storage media.
This warranty is valid only in the United States.
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT, AS HEREIN ABOVE PROVIDED, IS
YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR BREACH OF THE
LIMITED WARRANTY. KCI SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING, BUT
NOT LIMITED TO LOSS O F PROF ITS, LOST SALES, LOSS OF DATA,
LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, OR ANTICIPATED PROFITS
ARISING OUT OF USE OR INABILITY TO USE ANY PRODUCT (FOR
EXAMPLE, WASTED AIRTIME CHARGES DUE TO THE
MALFUNCTION OF A PRODUCT OR LOST APPLICATIONS). THIS
WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER PRODUCTS SOLD “AS IS” OR “WITH
ALL FAULTS”. KCI MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY WITH
RESPECT TO THE PRODUCTS. THE DURATION OF IMPLIED
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS
LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY.
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