User Guide
Getting Started Notations Used in This Document Thank you for purchasing a KYOCERA smartphone. In this document, the symbols , , , , , , , and are used to represent key operation. Also, the notations used for selecting icons and items visible on the display are as follows. Before use, please read the User Guide and the supplied Quick Reference Guide for proper usage. Choose the model you are using from the list at the URL below to view the USB driver. http://global.kyocera.
Table of Contents Gallery .....................................................49 Play Store ................................................50 Eco Mode ................................................50 List of Packaged Items ............................. 1 Notations Used in This Document........... 1 Disclaimers ................................................ 3 Safety Precautions (Observe Strictly) ..... 4 Product Disposal..................................... 12 Handling Precautions ....................
Table of Contents/Important Points • It is recommended you keep a copy of Table of Contents/Important Points Disclaimers important data on your PC’s hard disk, etc. Whatever the cause of the defect or malfunction may be, the Company assumes no responsibility for the alteration or loss of saved data.
Table of Contents/Important Points ■ Explanation of graphics used in these Safety Precautions (Observe Strictly) precautions Indicates an action that is not allowed. ■ Before using this product, thoroughly read the Safety Precautions for proper use. After reading, store the precautions in a safe place. ■ These precautions contain instructions that should be observed to prevent damage to property and/or injury to the user and other people.
Table of Contents/Important Points Do not put the product in a cooking apparatus such as microwave oven or a pressure vessel. Doing so might cause ignition, rupture, fault, fire, or injury. WARNING Do not drop the product or subject it to strong impact, such as throwing. Doing so might cause rupture, overheating, ignition, or a fault. Do not throw the product into a fire or heat it. Doing so might cause ignition, rupture, or fire. Do not use outside when you can hear thunder.
Table of Contents/Important Points Do not operate the product while driving a vehicle, riding a motorized bicycle or bicycle, or walking. Doing so might compromise traffic safety and cause an accident. CAUTION Do not store the product in places subject to direct sunlight (e.g. in vehicles), places that get hot, places that get extremely cold, or in humid or dusty places. Doing so might cause overheating, fire, deformation, or a fault.
Table of Contents/Important Points Main unit Do not place near corrosive chemicals or in places where corrosive gas is generated. Doing so might cause a fault or loss of internal data. DANGER Do not puncture the product with a nail, hit it with a hammer, or step on the product. Doing so might cause fire or damage. Do not use if there is smoke, abnormal odour or noise, excessive overheating, or other abnormalities.
Table of Contents/Important Points ・When using electronic medical devices When using the product near an implanted pacemaker, implanted cardioverter-defibrillator, or other electronic medical device, radio waves might affect these units and devices. So, please observe the following. ・Those with an implanted pacemaker or implanted cardioverter-defibrillator should carry or use the product at least 15 cm away from the pacemaker or cardioverter-defibrillator.
Table of Contents/Important Points Do not hold the speaker close to your ear. Loud volume might affect hearing. Part CAUTION Although it is rare, use of the main unit in a vehicle sometimes affects on-board electronic devices. If this happens, stop use, since this may impair safe travel. If you feel any skin abnormalities, immediately stop use and consult a dermatologist. Itching, rashes, eczema, etc. sometimes occur, depending on your physical constitution and condition.
Table of Contents/Important Points Internal battery Do not swing the product from a grip on the earphones, a phone strap, etc. Doing so might cause an accident or damage. The internal battery of this product is a lithium-ion battery. The internal battery is not fully charged at the time Li-ion 00 of purchase. Charge the battery before using the product. Use the product with the external connection terminal cover, card slot cover, and earphone microphone terminal cover closed.
Table of Contents/Important Points Power adapter Wipe off dust on the power plug. Failure to do so might cause fire, burns, or electric shock. WARNING Situate and install in-car devices in places where they do not hinder driving or safety equipment such as air bags. Failure to do so might cause a traffic accident. Install in-car devices by following the instructions in their manuals. Do not use any voltages other than the specified power supply voltage.
Table of Contents/Important Points • The waste collection box at the retail When unplugging the power adapter from the mains, grip the power adapter and remove it. If you pull the cable, the cable might be damaged. store To prevent these waste products from polluting the environment, they are recycled. European countries: Waste collection points are free to use. It is necessary to bring all products bearing this mark to a collection point.
Table of Contents/Important Points properties are not guaranteed in every usage condition. Do not allow water to get inside the product or splash water onto the power adapter. Do not open/close the external connection terminal cover, card slot cover, or earphone microphone terminal cover in the rain or with water drops on the surface of the product. Doing so might cause water intrusion resulting in internal corrosion. Malfunctions determined to be caused by water intrusion are not covered by the warranty.
Table of Contents/Important Points • Periodically clean the external • • • • • Do not put stickers on the product. connection terminal and earphone microphone terminal with dry cotton swabs, etc. Soiled terminals might cause poor connections. Do not exert strong force when cleaning the external connection terminal or earphone microphone terminal, to avoid deformation. Clean the product with a soft, dry cloth (such as the type used for glasses).
Table of Contents/Important Points of copyrighted data, even by the above-mentioned means. • Take care not to place magnetized items such as magnetic cards, speakers, and TV sets near the product, as it might cause malfunction. Putting a strong magnet close to the product might cause false operation. • When you put the product in your pocket or bag, take care so that the display does not come in contact with metal objects or other hard objects. Doing so might cause scratching or damage.
Table of Contents/Important Points • When wiping the display, wipe with a • • • • • • • a call. The other party may not be able to hear your voice clearly. • When doing a handsfree call, note that the speaker might emit loud sounds. Take care to keep the speaker a safe distance from your ears. • Do not cover the sensor with your finger or put a sticker over it. Doing so may prevent the sensor from detecting ambient light levels and functioning correctly. • Do not put a sticker, etc.
Table of Contents/Important Points ■ Internal battery • Using the product in very hot or cold environments, like being left in a vehicle with the windows closed, will cause the internal battery capacity to drop and will shorten the potential battery usage time. This will also shorten the internal battery’s service life. Whenever possible, try to use the product at room temperature. • After the internal battery is charged, battery power decreases bit by bit, even if the product is not used.
Table of Contents/Important Points • The internal battery is a consumable • Do not use the camera to make a item. If the performance of the internal battery does not recover when charged, the battery is at the end of service life, so stop use. record of commercially available books or information of which photography is not allowed. • Do not leave the camera lens exposed to direct sunlight. Imaging elements might be discoloured or burnt.
Table of Contents/Important Points ■ Copyrights and rights of portrait • Without the consent of the copyright holder, you are not allowed to copy, distribute, publish, modify, or edit the data that you shot, recorded, or downloaded using this product, unless for personal use or uses under copyright law. In addition, do not use or modify the portraits or names of other individuals without their consent, as it might infringe on their rights of portrait.
Table of Contents/Important Points Testing has also been carried out that conforms to the procurement standards (MIL-STD-810G) of the US Dept. of Defense, which carries out rigid testing (by our testing method). • Water resistance: 30 straight minutes of water resistance in falling rain and immersion, and IPX5/IPX8 water resistance • Dust resistance: Tested in dusty conditions for 6 straight hours (8.9 ± 1.3 m/sec, 10.
Table of Contents/Important Points • Low-pressure capability: Tested at low Important Items to Remember before Use pressure for 2 straight hours (57.11 kPa: approx. 4,572 m) • Salt-fog resistance: Tested at 5% salt fog for 24 straight hours, then dried for 24 hours • Make sure that the external connection terminal cover, card slot cover, and earphone microphone terminal cover are firmly closed. - Waterproofness is only effective when the covers are securely closed.
Table of Contents/Important Points ■ How to close the external connec- • Do not place the product directly on tion terminal cover, card slot cover, and earphone microphone terminal cover the sand at a beach, etc. Sand or other small particles might get inside the microphone, speaker, noise cancelling microphone, etc. causing the volume to drop. If sand gets inside the product, it might cause overheating or a fault. • Do not use the product underwater. • The product does not float in water.
Table of Contents/Important Points You can make calls holding the product with wet hands after a shower. • Avoid spraying the product with highpressure water. You can wash the product under a mild flow (up to 6 litres per minute) of tap water at room temperature (5°C to 35°C) at a distance of about 10 cm from the tap or showerhead. • Do not spray the product with highpressure water or submerge it in water for extended periods of time.
Table of Contents/Important Points • Do not use the product in a bathroom for You can use the product in the kitchen and other places where water is used. • Do not splash the product with or immerse it in soap water, detergent water, flavouring, juice, or anything besides tap water. • Do not immerse the product in or splash it with boiling water. • Do not put the product in a place that gets extremely hot or cold, such as near a stove or in a refrigerator. an extended period of time.
Table of Contents/Important Points Common precautions ■ If any liquid other than plain water gets on the product ■ External connection terminal cover, • If any liquid other than plain water card slot cover, and earphone microphone terminal cover (e.g. seawater, detergent, alcohol) gets on the product, immediately rinse it with plain water.
Table of Contents/Important Points ■ Rubber seals • The rubber seals around the external connection terminal cover, card slot cover, and earphone microphone terminal cover are important to maintaining the waterproof properties. Do not damage or remove the rubber seals. • When closing the external connection terminal cover, card slot cover, or earphone microphone terminal cover, take care not to snag the rubber seals.
Table of Contents/Important Points 2 Grasp the product firmly, and Draining water after wetting the product shake it in the direction of the arrows until water no longer comes out (Noise cancelling microphone side: at least 20 times each direction, Speaker/ microphone side: at least 20 times each direction) If the product has gotten wet, there are some non-waterproof areas.
Table of Contents/Important Points 4 Press the product gently into a Precautions on charging clean, dry cloth that doesn’t shed, and wipe off the water that remains in the gaps in the microphone, speaker, noise cancelling microphone, etc. Accessories do not have waterproof/ dustproof properties. Be sure to check the following points before and after charging. • Never charge the battery while the product is wet. Doing so might cause electric shock or a short circuit, resulting in fire, burns, or a fault.
Table of Contents/Important Points • Operational procedures and the on- Using Apps screen appearance of apps that were preinstalled on this product or installed by you are subject to change without notice as a result of version upgrades. In addition, operating procedures described in this manual may differ from the actual procedures. • Be sure to check the security of the app, • • • • then install it at your own risk.
Things to Check and Setup Before Use Names and Functions of Parts a b c z j d k l e f g h m n o p q s r u i v w AB C D t E F x y G Back key: Return to the previous screen. g Home key: Display the Home screen or cancel Sleep mode. Press and hold for at least 1 second to activate Google Now. h Recent apps key: Display and activate recently-used applications, or remove them from the list to close them. i Speaker: Hear notification and alarm noises.
Things to Check and Setup Before Use ✎Notes p NFC mark q NFC aerial r Main aerial s Volume UP/DOWN key: Adjust the • Aerials are built into the main unit. Do not cover the aerials with your hand or put things like stickers over the areas. Doing so can adversely affect calling/transmission quality. • The battery is built into the product, so you cannot remove it. Forcibly removing the back cover causes damage or faults. • The product contains a barometer.
Things to Check and Setup Before Use ✎Notes KYOCERA does not cover damage caused by those or any modified nano SIM cards in the warranty, and assumes no such responsibility. • While calling, be careful not to cover the • • • • microphone or noise cancelling microphone of the product with your finger, etc. When earphones are connected, sound comes from the earphones and not from the SMART SONIC RECEIVER. Do not put any stickers or clear film on the display.
Things to Check and Setup Before Use ✎Note Removing a nano SIM card • Do not forcefully remove the nano SIM card. 1 Turn off the product, and open Doing so might cause a fault, damage, or loss of data. the card slot cover. 2 Slowly press in the nano SIM Inserting/Removing a MicroSD Card card until it clicks. Once it clicks, pull your finger back slightly, along with the nano SIM card. If you release your finger after pushing hard, the card may come flying out.
Things to Check and Setup Before Use Inserting a microSD card Removing a microSD card 1 Open the card slot cover. 2 Check the alignment of the 1 On the Home screen tap ► ► [Storage] ► [Unmount SD card] ► [OK]. microSD card, and slowly insert it straight until you hear it click. 2 Open the card slot cover. 3 Slowly press in the microSD When inserting, make sure there is a click to signify it locking. If you remove your finger before the microSD card is locked in place, it may come flying out.
Things to Check and Setup Before Use ✎Notes • If the product’s charging light begins flashing • Do not forcefully remove the microSD card. Doing so might cause a fault, damage, or loss of data. • After being used for a long period, the microSD card that you removed may be hot, but this is not a problem. • • Charging The internal battery is not fully charged at the time of purchase. Be sure to charge the battery before using the product.
Things to Check and Setup Before Use 4 When charging is complete, Using the power adapter to charge remove the micro USB plug straight from the external connection terminal. • Usable adapters are different depending on the country or region. 5 Close the external connection 1 Open the product’s external terminal cover. connection terminal cover. 6 Unplug the adapter from the 2 Insert the micro USB plug of the mains.
Things to Check and Setup Before Use ✎Note ■ Sleep mode If the product is not operated for a set amount of time, the screen darkens to curb battery consumption, and the product enters Sleep mode. • Press to enter Sleep mode. • Press or to cancel Sleep mode. • The time it takes to enter Sleep mode can be changed in the Settings menu. • While the various logos are being displayed after turning on the power, do not touch the screen, because the touch panel’s initial settings are being processed.
Things to Check and Setup Before Use Initial Settings How to Use the Touch Panel After turning on the power, if a language selection screen is displayed, follow the on-screen instructions to choose your initial settings. Touch panel precautions • The touch panel is designed to be lightly 1 Confirm each setting • • • • touched by your fingers. Do not apply strong pressure to the touch panel with your fingers or sharp-pointed objects (such as fingernails, ballpoint pens, and pins).
Things to Check and Setup Before Use Operating the touch panel Home Screen ■ Tap Lightly touch an icon, menu item, etc. with your finger, and release quickly. The Home screen is configured across multiple parts. Swipe right and left to switch parts. ■ Double-tap Quickly tap twice in the same location. a b ■ Touch and hold Touch an icon, menu item, etc. with your finger for an extended time. c ■ Swipe (flick) Touch the screen and move your finger up/down/left/right as if sweeping something aside.
Things to Check and Setup Before Use ✎Notes : GSM available : GSM in communications : Battery level : Charging : Low battery : Nano SIM card uninserted : Wi-Fi connected : Wi-Fi in communications : Mobile data unavailable : Bluetooth function turned on : Bluetooth device connected : Aeroplane mode set : Silent mode (vibration) set : Silent mode (mute) set : Alarm set : GPS positioning on • To relocate an app or widget on the Home screen, touch and hold, then drag it.
Things to Check and Setup Before Use : Installation completed : Call arriving : Missed call : Calendar event notification : Stopwatch in use* : Timer in use* : Alarm advance notice : Playing music with Play Music* : Wi-Fi function is on and Wi-Fi network available : Error message/warning message : Connected by Wi-Fi tethering : Connected by USB tethering : Connected to 2 or more tethers : Connected by Bluetooth tethering : Eco mode activated : Diminished free space in internal memory : Notifications that c
Applications Applications Using the Apps List Phone • Display a screen menu either by tapping The nano SIM card is necessary for making calls. or by touching and holding an input field or item. 1 On the Home screen tap Making a phone call . 1 On the Home screen tap A list of installed apps is displayed. Tap to open. ► . 2 Enter phone number ► tap • Tap . to erase the number. 3 When you’ve finished a call tap .
Applications Receiving a call People 1 When a call is arriving, drag to People displays various information for each of your contacts. on the right. 2 When you’ve finished a call tap ✎Note . • The names, numbers, etc. that are registered in People can disappear due to an accident or fault. We recommend making copies of phone numbers, etc. Note that the Company assumes no responsibility for any damages or lost profits resulting from altered or lost contacts caused by an accident or failure.
Applications 4 [DONE] Messaging • If you tap a registered contact, the details are displayed, and you can check the registered content. A nano SIM card that can connect to the network is necessary. • The number of characters and amount of data that you can send varies depending on the transmission method. Depending on your service provider, you might not be able to use this feature.
Applications 3 Input the subject and body. 4 Tap . Reading a message Received messages are displayed by their participants. ✎Note 1 On the Home screen tap . 2 Choose the message you want • Tap while creating an email to attach a file, add an address, etc. to check. Receiving and reading an email ✎Notes 1 On the Home screen tap • To reply, enter a message into the message field and send. • If multiple email accounts are set forward or delete it.
Applications Receiving and reading a Gmail Gmail Something like Wi-Fi or a nano SIM card that can connect to the network is necessary. You can check, send, and receive Gmail messages from this product. • To use Gmail it is necessary to set up a Google account beforehand (P. 57). You can even set up multiple Google accounts. 1 On the Home screen tap • If multiple Google accounts are set up, tap an account at the top of the screen to choose which Google account is displayed.
Applications Registering a bookmark Chrome You can register frequently viewed web pages as bookmarks, so they’re easy to display. Something like Wi-Fi or a nano SIM card that can connect to the network is necessary. • If the Google Chrome Terms of Service are displayed, confirm the contents, and follow the on-screen instructions. 1 On the Home screen tap . 2 Display a web page you want to register. 3 Tap ► . 4 Set the name and save folder ► Connecting to the Internet 1 On the Home screen tap .
Applications : Self-timer : Effect • Is displayed if the shooting mode is set to . : Mute : Remaining number of pictures possible : Length of video recording possible : Take picture (Shutter) : Record video : Stop : Switch between front-facing and rearfacing cameras : Settings • Set Continuous shooting, Panorama, and other shooting modes; set Portrait, Landscape, and other scene-specific shooting; and control the Timer, the Flash, and other settings. Camera You can take pictures and video.
Applications ✎Notes Gallery • You can adjust the focal point by tapping the You can edit, view, and playback the pictures, videos, and so forth that are saved to internal storage or a microSD card. • The first time you activate the Gallery, the Google usage screen is displayed. screen. • The zoom bar is displayed when you tap the screen or press . Drag your finger across the screen to adjust the zoom.
Applications Play Store Eco Mode To install an app from Google Play, something like Wi-Fi or a nano SIM card that can connect to the network is necessary. • Setting up a Google account is necessary to use Google Play. Battery consumption is reduced by changing the screen’s Sleep time or brightness and by disabling the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth functions. 1 On the Home screen tap ► . 1 On the Home screen tap . 2 Search for the app ► choose the 2 Tap [ECO MODE]. 3 [On]/[Auto On] 4 Set each item. app.
Product settings [Android Beam] : Use the Android Beam function to exchange data with cellular phones and other devices equipped with an NFC function. [Tethering & portable hotspot] : Use the product as a modem and connect other USB-compatible devices, Wi-Fi devices, and Bluetooth devices to the Internet. [VPN] : Use a virtual private network for outside connection to information that is saved within the local network of a business, school, etc.
Product settings 2 Tap 4 Choose a Wi-Fi network. for Aeroplane mode or drag it to the right. • When on, • If you are connecting to a Wi-Fi network with security protection, password entry is necessary. is displayed in the status bar. ✎Note ✎Note • You can also hold down • To disconnect from a Wi-Fi network, select the for at least 1 second to set Aeroplane mode. Wi-Fi network you are currently connected to.
Product settings - PAN USER: Personal Area Networking-User - HOGP: HID over GATT Profile - MAP: Message Access Profile - DUN: Dial-Up Networking Profile*2 *1 Specifications provided in Bluetooth standards for communications between Bluetooth-compatible devices in accordance with their intended use. *2 Compatible with only a portion of car navigation systems. Bluetooth Function Connect the product to a Bluetooth device to do things like wireless transmissions and music playback.
Product settings 4 [SEARCH FOR DEVICES] 5 Choose a Bluetooth device. 6 Follow the on-screen 6 ► [Save] DEVICE 1 On the Home screen tap instructions. ► . ■ If receiving a connection request 2 Choose item operation. from another Bluetooth device 1 Confirm the pass code on the [Sound/Vibration/LED] : Set Silent mode or Vibrate, ringtones, notification sounds, operation sounds, and other things related to the sound and Incoming light.
Product settings Setting Silent mode Setting a wallpaper 1 On the Home screen tap Set the product to not release ringtones and notification sounds from the speaker. 1 On the Home screen tap 2 Choose an item. 3 Follow the on-screen ► ► [Sound/Vibration/LED]. 2 Put a tick by [Silent mode]. 3 [OK] instructions. Automatically switching between a vertical and horizontal screen display ✎Note • You can also hold down for at least 1 second to set Silent mode.
Product settings ✎Note PERSONAL 1 On the Home screen tap • If you set a password or other release method, ► be careful not to forget it. . Resetting the product 2 Choose item operation. When you reset the product, all of the data and applications stored on the product are erased. • Be sure to backup your data before resetting. [Location] : Control settings related to location information from using the Wi-Fi function, GPS, etc. [Start screen] : Control settings related to the Start screen.
Product settings Setting the date and time ACCOUNTS 1 On the Home screen tap Adding an account 1 On the Home screen tap 2 Set each item. ► ► [Add account]. [Automatic date & time] : Automatically use network information to revise the date and time. • Remove the tick to manually set the date and time. [Automatic time zone] : Automatically use network information to revise the time zone. • Remove the tick to manually set the time zone. [Set date] : Manually set the date.
Appendix on the characteristics and specifications of the connected device, the operation method may be different, or it may not be possible to send and receive data over the connection. Appendix Main Specifications Display Approx. 4.5 inches Approx. 16,770,000 colours 1,280 × 720 pixels (HD) Weight Approx. 182 g Size (W × H × D) Approx. 68 mm × 136 mm × 13.5 mm Approx. 15.4 mm at thickest point Internal memory capacity*1 ROM: Approx. 16 GB RAM: Approx.
Appendix indicate the use of mobile devices has any harmful effects on the human body. They recommend that if you are still worried about your exposure then you can limit your talk time or use a handsfree kit to keep the mobile phone away from your head and body. If you would like to know more detailed information, please refer to the WHO website. http://www.who.int/docstore/peh-emf/ publications/facts_press/ fact_english.
Appendix THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. [Original SSLeay License] Copyright © 1995-1998 Eric Young (eay@cryptsoft.com) All rights reserved. OpenSSL License [OpenSSL License] Copyright © 1998-2011 The OpenSSL Project. All rights reserved. This product includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit.
Appendix 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.
Appendix antenna. All beltclips, holsters and similar accessories used by this device must not contain any metallic components. Bodyworn accessories that do not meet these requirements may not comply with FCC RF exposure limits and should be avoided.This device is not intended to be used with a lanyard or strap on the body.The device contains a mounting point that may be used to attach the device to equipment, a backpack or tool belt, etc.
Appendix notes that those wishing to reduce exposure may do so by limiting call length and by using a ‘hands-free’ device to distance the phone from the head and body. For further information, please see the WHO website: http://www.who.int/ peh-emf/en/ * Note that tests are also carried out in accordance with international testing guidelines.
Appendix • The Bluetooth word mark and logos are Intellectual Property Rights registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by Kyocera Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. Trademarks © 2015 Kyocera Corporation. All rights reserved. KYOCERA is a registered trademark of Kyocera Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Appendix PERSONAL AND NONCOMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED BY MPEG LA TO PROVIDE MPEG-4 VIDEO. NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INCLUDING THAT RELATING TO PROMOTIONAL, INTERNAL AND COMMERCIAL USES AND LICENSING MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, LLC. SEE HTTP:// WWW.MPEGLA.COM. a ACCESS, the ACCESS logo, and NetFront are registered trademarks or trademarks of ACCESS CO., LTD.
Appendix • Users of the product are authorized to Open Source Software use software installed on this product as described in this instruction manual. Pay attention to the following points when using the software. a The software installed on this product or part of it may not be altered, delivered, modified, analysed, reverse-engineered, or derived, and any such actions are prohibited. b Illegally exporting the software or a part of it is prohibited.
