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S2100 User Guide This manual is based on the production version of the Kyocera S2100 phone. Software changes may have occurred after this printing. Kyocera reserves the right to make changes in technical and product specifications without prior notice. The Kyocera Communications Inc. (“KCI”) products described in this manual may include copyrighted KCI and third party software stored in semiconductor memories or other media.
* In the United States and Canada, the SAR limit for mobile phones used by the public is 1.6 watts/kg (W/kg) averaged over one gram of tissue. Bluetooth® Certification For information about S2100 Bluetooth Certification, visit the Bluetooth Qualification Program Web site at www.bluetooth.org/tpg/listings.cfm. User Guide...
If the problem persists, return the phone to the dealer for service. Accessories Use only Kyocera-approved accessories with Kyocera phones. Use of any unauthorized accessories may be dangerous and will void the phone warranty if said accessories cause damage or a defect to the phone.
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The more immune your hearing aid is, the less likely you are to experience interference noise from mobile phones. Please visit www.virginmobileusa.com if you have any additional questions about hearing aid-compatibility. Kyocera Communications Inc. www.kyocera-wireless.com To purchase accessories, visit kyocera.superiorcommunications.com or www.virginmobileusa.com.
Phone Battery Install the Battery 1. Hold the phone face down. 2. Find notch directly below the back cover. It is square. Using your thumbnail, lift the cover to remove. 3. Place the battery in the battery casing with the metal contacts facing toward the bottom of the phone.
Battery Safety Guidelines • Do not disassemble or open the battery. • Do not crush, bend, deform, puncture, or shred the battery. • Do not attempt to insert foreign objects into the battery. • Do not immerse the battery or expose it to water or other liquids.
To shop for accessories for your phone, visit www.virginmobileusa.com or kyocera.superiorcommunications.com. Activate your Account Before using your phone, you need to activate its service with payLo by Virgin Mobile. To activate your payLo by Virgin Mobile account: • Go to www.virginmobileusa.com and click on Activate, or •...
Get to Know Your Phone The phone is shown here in the open position. 1. Earpiece speaker. 2. Main screen. 3. Left option button selects items that appear on the lower left of the display. At the main screen, you can select Menu.
The phone is shown here in the closed position. When the phone is closed, the keys are locked to prevent accidental key presses. 1. Jack for a hands-free headset (sold separately). 2. Camera lens. 3. Volume key raises or lowers ringtone volume. 4.
Screen Icons These icons may appear on your phone’s screen. The phone is operating in IS2000 (1X) digital mode. The phone is in airplane mode. The alarm clock is set. The phone is set to auto answer. The battery is fully charged. The more black bars, the greater the charge.
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The phone is receiving a signal. You can make and receive calls. Fewer bars indicate a weaker signal. The phone is set to silence all mode. The speaker phone is turned on. A T-coil hearing aid is in operation. A traffic channel is active. The phone is in TTY device mode.
From the main screen, press the OK key or select Menu to access the main menu. Idle State > Level 1 > Menu My Stuff My Account Pictures Downloads Messaging Contacts Tools + Settings Connect Surf the Web Level 2 Access these options: Ringtones, Ringback Tones, Games, Graphics, Apps, Themes, and Help.
Guide Conventions In this guide, the following conventions are used when describing phone features. Select means to press the Left option button, Right option button or OK key to select an item seen on the display. For example, “Select Menu” tells you to physically press the left option button to choose Menu from the display.
This section describes the basic features related to calls. Power Phone Up • To turn your phone on, press and hold the End key until the phone display lights up. • To turn your phone off, press and hold the End key until the phone plays a short musical sound and turns off.
1. Press and hold the Send key. 2. Follow the prompts. For more information, see “Voice Commands” on page 71. Volume Control Adjust Volume during a Call Press the Volume key up or down to adjust the earpiece volume during a call. Use the Speakerphone Your phone has a built-in speakerphone.
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Exit Emergency Services When you have completed the emergency call: 1. Select Exit. 2. Select Exit again to confirm your choice. Note: To determine who has access to your location, see “Set Location Information” on page 65. Emergency Services...
You can enter letters, numbers, and symbols in contacts, text messages, and your banner. Text Entry Modes The text entry screen has the following features: 1. The number of remaining characters you can type. 2. Text entry fields. 3. Current capitalization setting.
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Rapid Entry with Number Keypad From the text entry field, select Options > Rapid Entry to check words you are trying to spell against a dictionary of common words. You can enter text in the following ways: • To enter words, press a key once. For example, to enter the word “Glow”...
This table gives instructions for entering letters, numbers, and symbols. To... Enter a letter Enter a number Enter a symbol Enter a space Erase a character Erase all characters Move the cursor right or left Move the cursor up or down Change input mode Change case mode Capitalize any letter...
Use My Stuff to retrieve and playback media files and other downloads. My Stuff Menu Select My Stuff from the main menu to access the following functions: Level 1 > Level 2 > My Stuff Ringtones Ringback Tones Games Graphics Apps Themes Help...
Assign a Ringtone 1. From Ringtones, highlight a ringtone. 2. Select Assign and choose how you want to assign the ringtone. Note: Downloaded ringtones are listed in Ringtones and can be assigned to individual contacts or groups. Ringback Tones Select Ringback Tones to purchase ringback tones for your account.
Apps stores your preloaded and downloaded applications. You can download applications to your phone from the payLo by Virgin Mobile Web site at www.virginmobileusa.com or directly from your phone using Downloads. Charges apply. Download an Application Before downloading, make sure you have enough money in your cash balance;...
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Modify a File 1. From a media file list, select a file. 2. Select Options > Modify. 3. Select Options and an option to rotate, resize, and so on. 4. When done, select Save to save over an existing file or as a new one. Use the Zoom 1.
You can manage your payLo by Virgin Mobile account directly from your phone. The basic tasks are summarized in this chapter. For more information about your account, go to www.virginmobileusa.com. Note: You cannot make calls, receive calls, or access any other phone functions while you are accessing your account information.
Top-Up with a Debit Card, Credit Card, or PayPal Account 1. From the main menu, select My Account. 2. Scroll down to the Top-Up link and press the OK key. 3. Scroll down to select either Credit Card or PayPal and press the OK key. 4.
Camera Tips Your phone has a camera. Before using your phone’s camera, here are some tips: • You cannot activate the camera while on an active call or while browsing the Internet. • Once the camera is active, the main screen acts as the viewfinder.
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Enable Date/Time Stamp From camera mode, select Options > Settings > Date/Time > On to place a date/time stamp on each picture taken. icon indicates when the date/time stamp is on. Enable Multishot Mode From camera mode, select Options > Settings >...
Access Downloads With Downloads, you can access music, entertainment, and information services from your phone. Download games, ringtones, wallpapers, screensavers, and other content; surf the web; and more. Check payLo by Virgin Mobile’s Web site at www.virginmobileusa.com for availability and pricing, or check directly from your phone through the Downloads menu.
Use Messaging to send, receive, and erase messages from your phone. Messaging Menu Select Messaging from the main menu to access the following functions: Level 1 > Level 2 > Messaging Inbox Send Text Msg Send Pic Msg Email + IM Voicemail Virgin Alerts Sent...
Create a Text Message You can send and receive text messages with most mobile phones and email addresses. 1. From Send Text Msg, enter a recipient’s phone number or email address. (Select Options to access contacts, groups or recently used addresses. Scroll down to move to the next field when done.) You can send a single message to up to ten recipients at once.
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Enter Message Recipients The following describes how to add recipients to your messages. Add Recipients from Contacts 1. At the compose message screen, select Options > Contacts when entering a phone number or email address. 2. Select a contact from the contacts list. 3.
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Use Auto Text Add Auto Text 1. At the compose message screen, select Options > Insert Auto Text when entering the text. 2. Select an auto text entry. 3. Complete your message. Save Messages as Auto Text 1. At the compose message screen, select Options >...
Manage Received Messages Reply to Text Messages When receiving a message, your phone displays a notification and the message icon appears at the top of your screen. 1. When a message notification appears, select Inbox (to view the message) or Ignore (to clear the notification).
Go to Web Addresses in Messages When viewing a received message, select Options > Go to go to a web address included in the message. Manage Attached Files Play Attached Files When viewing a received message with applicable files, they will play automatically. Select Options >...
Check Message Status in Sent Folder Use the following symbols to check the Sent folder for the status of messages successfully sent. The message was sent. You cannot cancel delivery of the message. The message has been received. The message has been sent to more than one recipient.
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Set your Reminder From Reminder, select On to enable a reminder beep to sound every five minutes until you read the new message. Set Chat View From Chat View, select Conversation to group sent and received messages by contact, phone number, or address. To view messages in the order they are received or sent, select Classic.
Set Default Text You can change the default text entry mode when creating a text message. This setting applies only to the Message field, not the Send To field. From Text Entry, select Normal Alpha (to enter text letter by letter) or Rapid Entry (to enter text with word recognition).
Use Contacts to store information about a person or company. Contacts Menu Select Contacts from the main menu to access the following functions: Level 1 > Level 2 > Contacts Find Add New Groups Speed Dial List Voice Dial List My Number Help Access Contacts...
Use Fast Find With Fast Find enabled, you can press one or two keys to view closer matches in your contacts list. See “Call Contact using Fast Find” on page 61. Add Contacts Add Contacts from Main Screen 1. From the main screen, enter a phone number to save (include the area code).
Send a Multimedia Message to Contacts 1. From Find, select a contact. 2. At the contact details screen, highlight a number or email address. 3. Select Options > Send Pic Msg. 4. Complete your multimedia message and select Send. Send a Contact vCard 1.
Add a Prefix to Phone Numbers Use Prepend to add a prefix, such as an area code, to a phone number: 1. From Find, select a contact. 2. At the contact details screen, highlight a number. 3. Select Options > Prepend to enter the prefix at the beginning of the number.
Contact Groups You can assign your contacts to groups. Your phone comes with default groups. You can also create your own groups. View Groups 1. Select Groups to view your preloaded groups, followed by the custom groups you have created. 2.
Assign Pictures to Groups 1. From Groups, select a group you have created. 2. At the group details screen, scroll to the group name. 3. Select Options > Picture > Assign Picture to assign a picture. Erase a Group 1. From Groups, highlight a group. 2.
Tools Menu From Tools + Settings, select Tools to access the following functions: Level 2 > Level 3 > Tools Voice Memo Calendar Alarm Clock Tip Calculator Calculator World Clock Timer Stopwatch Memopad Help Voice Memo Use Voice Memo to record and play back audio memos.
Use Calendar to schedule events and set reminder alerts. Create an Event 1. From Add New Event, enter a name. Scroll down to move to the next field when done. 2. Press the OK key to select an event type from the list.
View Events by Date From View Day, do one of the following: • Scroll left or right to move to another date. • Select an event. • Scroll to a time and select Add New to create a new event. •...
Erase the Current Day’s Events From View Day, select Options > Erase Today’s Events > Yes to erase all events on that day. Erase All Events From View All Events, select Options > Erase All Events > Yes to erase all events from the phone.
3. Press the OK key to select a sound from the list. 4. Press the OK key to select a recurring alarm from the list, if needed. 5. Press the OK key to enter a note. 6. Select Save. When the alarm rings, select Stop to turn off the alarm or Snooze to set the alarm to ring in another ten minutes.
Use World Clock to check times in cities around the world in relation to your local time. Set World Clock 1. From World Clock, first scroll left or right to select a time zone. 2. Check your local time and date on the first line, followed by your selected world city and its time and date.
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Send a Memo 1. From View Memos, highlight a memo. 2. Select Options > Send as SMS. 3. Complete the message, and select Send. Call a Number in a Memo If you have a phone number in a memo, you can call it.
Settings Menu From Tools + Settings, select Settings to access the following functions: Level 2 > Level 3 > Settings Bluetooth Display Sounds Convenience Call Options Security Messaging Network Accessories Phone Info Help User Guide Level 4 Access these options: My Devices and Settings. Access these options: Graphics, Menu Style, Themes, Greeting Banner, Language, Backlight, Auto Hyphen, Time/Date Format, and Brightness.
Bluetooth Bluetooth® wireless technology enables wireless connectivity with accessories such as headsets, portable GPS devices, and more. You can connect compatible Bluetooth devices to your phone. To buy payLo by Virgin Mobile authorized Bluetooth accessories for your phone, visit www.virginmobileusa.com. Pair with a Device To enable your phone to communicate with a Bluetooth device, you need to "pair"...
View Device Services A Bluetooth device paired with your phone may have more than one service profile (such as Headset, Handsfree, and so on). Do the following to check the services available: 1. From My Devices, highlight a device. 2. Select Options > Services. Change Bluetooth Settings From Settings, you can modify the following Bluetooth features.
Set Main Menu View From Menu Style, select one of the following: • Icon Grid displays icons of each menu item, with its name at the top of the screen. • List displays a list of all menu items. The next time you view the Menu, your selected menu style appears.
Set Time and Date Format From Time/Date Format, select a time and date format. Set Brightness 1. From Brightness, scroll to change the brightness level. 2. Select Save. Sounds Your phone has several settings that control the sound. You can select from a variety of ringtones and adjust the volume.
Enable Smart Volume From Smart Volume, select Enabled to automatically adjust the volume during a call, based on surrounding noise levels. Enable Minute Alert From Minute Alert, select Enabled. Your phone alerts you with a short beep ten seconds before each minute passes during a call. Set Earpiece Volume 1.
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Call Contact using Fast Find 1. From Fast Find, select Enabled to turn on fast find. 2. From the main screen, press the keys corresponding to the letters of the name you want to find. A matching contact or speed dial entry appears. 3.
If it is a two-digit location, press the first digit briefly, then press and hold the second digit. Note: To use 1-Touch dialing, you must enable 1-Touch dialing on your phone and have a speed dial location assigned to a contact. From 1-Touch Dialing, select Enabled to turn on 1-touch dialing.
Voice Answer – Enable Voice Answer You can set your phone to answer a call with your voice when using a hands-free accessory. 1. From Call Options > Auto Answer, select Disabled. 2. From Accessories > Headset Sound, select Out of Headset. 3.
Lock Phone Set Lock Phone With your phone locked, you can call only emergency numbers or payLo by Virgin Mobile’s customer service number. You can still receive incoming calls. 1. From Security, enter your four-digit lock code. 2. Select Lock Phone > OK and one of the following: –...
Use Messaging to set up the settings affecting all messages. See “Message Settings” on page 39 for more information. Network Enable Privacy Alert From Privacy Alert, select Enabled to set your phone to alert you when enhanced digital CDMA privacy is lost or regained. Set Location Information Use Location to share your location information with network services other than...
Connect to Hearing Aid Device With a T-coil hearing aid device (sold separately) connected, you can enable the hearing aid feature. 1. Connect the T-coil hearing aid device to your phone. 2. From Hearing Aid, select OK > Enabled. Phone Info View Phone Number Select My Number to view your phone’s phone number, MSID, and serial number.
12 Launch Connect Select Connect to access your social networking, chat, and dating sites with your phone. For more information, visit www.virginmobileusa.com. User Guide...
You can use your phone to browse the Internet. Launch Browser Select Surf the Web to launch the browser. Browse the Web The Surf the Web homepage features many different categories with plenty of great sites to visit. Simply select the category you are intertested in and you will be taken to a new page with a list of applicable sites.
Recent Calls Menu From the main screen, press the Navigation key down to access the following functions: Level 1 > Level 2 > Recent Calls Missed Calls Received Calls Outgoing Calls All Calls Call Timers Help Work with Call Lists Return a Missed Call 1.
Return an Outgoing Call 1. From Outgoing Calls, highlight a number. 2. Press the Send key to call the number or select Options to access more features. This list contains all calls you have made. Return Any Call 1. From All Calls, highlight a number. 2.
You can execute certain commands through voice recognition. To control the settings associated with voice commands, see “Voice Dialing” on page 62. Call a Contact 1. From the main screen, press and hold the Send key. The phone prompts, “Say a command”.
1. From the main screen, press and hold the Send key. The phone prompts, “Say a command”. 2. Say “Find Contact”. The phone prompts, “Say a name”. The phone prompts, “Please repeat” or “Say a name” if it does not recognize the name. If the name you spoke matches a contact in the voice dial list, the phone prompts: “Name, correct?”...
User Guide From Phone Info, select User Guide to access the user guide for your phone. You can also find the user guide at www.kyocera-wireless.com/support. Customer Support To contact payLo by Virgin Mobile’s customer support department for information about your...