The standards include a substantial safety margin
designed to assure the safety of all persons,
regardless of age and health.
Additional information on SAR can be found on the
Cellular Telecommunications and Internet
Association (CTIA) web-site at
The exposure standard for wireless mobile phones
employs a unit of measurement known as the
Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit
set by the FCC is 1.6 W/kg.* Tests for SAR are
conducted using standard operating positions
specified by the FCC with the phone transmitting at
its highest certified power level in all tested
frequency bands.
* 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. The
standard incorporates a substantial margin of
safety to give additional protection for the public
and to account for any variations in measurements.
Caution
Although the SAR is determined at the highest
certified power level, the actual SAR level of the
phone while operating can be well below the
maximum value. This is because the phone is
designed to operate at multiple power levels so as
to use only the power required to reach the
network. In general, the closer you are to a
wireless base station antenna, the lower the
power output.
The user is cautioned that changes or
modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the warranty
and user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Warning
Use only Kyocera approved accessories with
Kyocera phones. Use of any unauthorized
accessories (includes faceplates/front housings)
may be dangerous and will invalidate the phone
warranty if said accessories cause damage or a
defect to the phone.
Before a phone model is available for sale to the
public, it must be tested and certified to the FCC
that it does not exceed the limit established by the
government-adopted requirement for safe
exposure. The tests are performed in positions and
locations (e.g., at the ear and worn on the body) as
required by the FCC for each model. Body-worn
measurements differ among phone models,
depending upon availability of accessories and
FCC requirements.While there may be differences
between the SAR levels of various phones and at
various positions, they all meet the government
requirement for safe exposure.
Walkie-talkie radio feature
When using your phone as a walkie-talkie radio,
hold the phone a minimum separation distance of
one inch (2.5 cm) between your face and the
device, including the antenna, to comply with FCC
exposure limits.
Optimize your phone’s performance
Use the guidelines on page 1 to learn how to
optimize the performance and life of your phone,
antenna, and battery.
The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization
for this model phone with all reported SAR levels
evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF
emission guidelines. SAR information on this
model phone is on file with the FCC and can be
found under the Display Grant section
http://www.fcc.gov/oet/fccid after searching on
FCC ID OVFKWC-KX12.
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Air bags
Potentially unsafe areas
If your vehicle has an air bag, DO NOT place
installed or portable phone equipment or other
objects over the air bag or in the air bag
deployment area. If equipment is not properly
installed, you and your passengers risk
serious injury.
Posted facilities—Turn your phone off in any facility
when posted notices require you to do so.
Aircraft—FCC regulations prohibit using your phone
on a plane that is in the air. Turn your phone off or
switch it to Airplane mode (page 21) before
boarding aircraft.
Vehicles—RF signals may affect improperly installed
or inadequately shielded electronic systems in
motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer of the
device to determine if it is adequately shielded
from external RF energy.
Medical devices
Pacemakers—Warning to pacemaker wearers:
wireless phones, when in the ‘on’ position, have
been shown to interfere with pacemakers. The
phone should be kept at least six (6) inches away
from the pacemaker to reduce risk. The Health
Industry Manufacturers Association and the
wireless technology research community
Blasting areas—Turn off your phone where blasting
is in progress. Observe restrictions, and follow any
regulations or rules.
Potentially explosive atmospheres—Turn off your phone
when you are in any area with a potentially
explosive atmosphere. Obey all signs
and instructions.
recommend that you follow these guidelines to
minimize the potential for interference.
•
Always keep the phone at least six inches
(15 centimeters) away from your pacemaker
when the phone is turned on.
Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or
fire, resulting in bodily injury or death.
•
•
•
Do not carry your phone near your heart.
Use the ear opposite the pacemaker.
Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are
often, but not always, clearly marked.
They include:
If you have any reason to suspect that
interference is taking place, turn off your
phone immediately.
•
•
•
•
fueling areas such as gas stations
below deck on boats
transfer or storage facilities for fuel or chemicals
Hearing aids—Some digital wireless phones may
interfere with hearing aids. In the event of such
interference, you may want to consult Alltel or call
the customer service line to discuss alternatives.
vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas, such as
propane or butane
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 engine
•
•
Other medical devices—If you use any other personal
medical device, consult the manufacturer of the
device to determine if it is adequately shielded
from external RF energy. Your physician may be
able to help you obtain this information.
Use with care
In health care facilities—Turn your phone off in health
care facilities when instructed. Hospitals and
health care facilities may be using equipment that
is sensitive to external RF energy.
Use only in normal position (to ear). Avoid
dropping, hitting, bending, or sitting on the phone.
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•
ICNIRP (International Commission on
Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection, 1996)
Keep phone dry
If the phone gets wet, turn the power off
immediately and contact your dealer. Water
damage may not be covered under warranty.
Your phone complies with the standards set by
these reports and the FCC guidelines.
E911 Mandates
Resetting the phone
Where service is available, this handset complies
with the Phase I and Phase II E911 Mandates
issued by the FCC.
If the screen seems frozen and the keypad does
not respond to keypresses, reset the phone by
completing the following steps:
1. Remove the battery door.
Battery and charger specifications
2. Remove and replace the battery.
If the problem persists, return the phone to the
dealer for service.
Charger
Input
Output
CV90-G2610-01 120VAC / 60Hz
5.2V 400mA
CV90-K0261-01 100-240VAC / 50/60Hz 4.2V 0.6A
CV90-K0259-01 100-240VAC / 50/60Hz 4.5V 1.2A
Extended Battery: CV90-N5001 3.7V / 1800mAh
Accessories
Use only Kyocera-approved accessories with
Kyocera phones. Use of any unauthorized
accessories may be dangerous and will invalidate
the phone warranty if said accessories cause
damage or a defect to the phone.
Customer support
Alltel’s customer support department may be
accessible directly from your phone when you dial
a number such as *611. They can answer
questions about your phone, phone bill, call
coverage area, and specific features available to
you, such as call forwarding or voicemail.
For questions about the phone features, refer to
the materials provided with your phone, or visit
To shop online for a Hands-free Car Kit
and other phone accessories, visit
To order by phone, call
(800) 349-4188 (U.S.A. only) or (858) 882-1410.
Radio frequency (RF) energy
Your telephone is a radio transmitter and receiver.
When it is on, it receives and sends out RF energy.
Alltel’s network controls the power of the RF signal.
This power level can range from 0.006 to 0.6 watts.
For additional questions, you may contact the
Kyocera Wireless Corp. Customer Care Center in
one of the following ways:
•
•
•
Web site: www.kyocera-wireless.com
In August 1996, the U.S. Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) adopted RF exposure
guidelines with safety levels for hand-held wireless
phones. These guidelines are consistent with the
safety standards previously set by both U.S. and
international standards bodies in the following reports:
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 1-800-349-4478 (U.S. and Canada)
or 1-858-882-1401
•
ANSI C95.1
(American National Standards Institute, 1992)
•
NCRP Report 86 (National Council on
Radiation Protection and Measurements, 1986)
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Before requesting support, please try to reproduce
and isolate the problem. When you contact the
Customer Care Center, be ready to provide the
following information:
•
•
The name of your service provider: Alltel.
The actual error message or problem you
are experiencing.
•
•
The steps you took to reproduce the problem.
The phone’s electronic serial number (ESN).
To find the ESN select Menu → Settings →
Phone Info.
Qualified service
If the problem with your phone persists, return the
phone with all accessories and packaging to the
dealer for qualified service.
Give us your feedback
To complete a survey about Alltel Touch2Talk (T2T)
service on your Kyocera Wireless phone, visit
Become a product evaluator
To participate in the testing and evaluation of
Kyocera Wireless Corp. products, including cellular
or PCS phones, visit beta.kyocera-wireless.com.
093 453 037
Kyocera Wireless Corp.
10300 Campus Point Drive, San Diego, CA 92121
U.S.A.
Visit us at www.kyocera-wireless.com
To purchase accessories, visit
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1
Getting Started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Installing the battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Removing the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Getting to know your phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
6
7
Sending and Receiving
Text Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Sending text messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Retrieving text messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Customizing message settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
2
Using Touch2Talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
T2T call types. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Making T2T calls and alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Receiving T2T calls and alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Saving, editing, and erasing T2T contacts . . . . . .10
Saving, editing, and erasing T2T groups . . . . . . .12
Customizing Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Silencing all sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Choosing ringers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Setting sounds for your phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Adjusting volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Setting message alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Using shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Personalizing the screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Creating a secure environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Network settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Data Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Setting position location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
3
Making and Answering Calls . . . . . . . . . 15
Making a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Dealing with multiple calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Using the speakerphone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Speed dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Setting up voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Calling emergency services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Locking the keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Understanding roaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
8
9
Using Voice Recognition. . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Setting up voice dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Calling using voice tags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Calling using digit dialing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Training voice recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
4
5
Entering Letters, Numbers,
and Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Storing Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Accessing Contacts menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Creating a new contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Adding a code or extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Customizing your contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Editing a contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Erasing a contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Sending a vCard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Customizing a phone number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Finding contact information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Using Axcess Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Downloading an application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Opening an application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Removing an application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
10 Using Media Gallery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Accessing files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Creating free space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
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11 Using Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Voice Memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Scheduler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Alarm Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Tip Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Stopwatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
World Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Flashlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Games. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
12 Connecting to the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Using the Mobile Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
13 Consumer Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . 66
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
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Table of Contents
1
GETTING STARTED
Installing the battery
Your Kyocera KX12 phone comes with a removable
lithium ion (LiIon) battery.
Removing the battery
Warning: Before you remove the battery, make sure
the phone is powered off.
Fully charge the battery before using the phone.
To charge the battery see “Charging the battery” on
page 2. Only connect the charger as instructed.
1. Open the port plug.
To install the battery:
1. Place the phone face down with the battery
recess toward you.
2. Between the phone jacks,
there is a latch to aid you
in opening the rear cover.
Pull the top of the latch
outward to release the
rear cover.
2. Place the battery in
the phone recess with
the copper contacts
toward the bottom of the
phone (1). Press the
upper portion of the
battery into place (2).
3. Pull the rear cover away to
remove it from the phone.
3. Place the two tabs at the
top of the rear cover into
the openings at the top
of the phone assembly.
Press the rear cover onto
the phone.
4. Press the battery toward
the bottom of the phone
and pull the battery out of
the recess.
4. Close the port plug over
the latch, charging jack,
and headset jack.
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Recharging the battery
Charging the battery
You can safely recharge the battery at any time,
even if it has a partial charge.
You must have at least a partial charge in the
battery to make or receive calls. When charging
your Kyocera KX12 phone, you must insert the
battery charger plug correctly or the phone can be
damaged. Improperly inserting the plug can
damage the small receptor inside the charger jack.
Caring for the battery
General safety guidelines
•
•
•
•
Do not take apart, puncture, or short-circuit
the battery.
To charge the battery:
1. Open the port plug.
If you have not used the battery for more than a
month, recharge it before using your phone.
Avoid exposing the battery to extreme
2. Hold the phone with the
keypad facing up. Hold the
charger plug with the
temperatures, direct sunlight, or high humidity.
arrow side pointing up.
Never dispose of any battery in or near a fire.
It could explode.
3. Insert the charger plug
ensuring that it is aligned
directly with the phone's charging jack.
Common causes of battery drain
•
•
•
Playing games or browsing while using the Web.
Keeping backlighting on.
4. Plug the adapter into a wall outlet.
Caution: Do not bend or rotate the plug, or try to
force the plug into the charger jack. After charging,
remove the plug by pulling it straight out.
Operating in analog ( ) mode. Your phone
switches between modes to find the best signal.
To set your phone to operate in a single mode,
select Menu → Settings → Network →
Digital/Analog.
The battery icon in the upper-right corner of the
screen tells you whether the phone is:
•
Operating in digital mode when far away from a
base station or cell site.
Using data cables.
Operating when no service is available,
or service is available intermittently.
•
•
•
Charging (the icon is animated)
Partially charged
•
•
Fully charged
•
•
High earpiece and ringer volume settings.
Repeating sound, vibration, or lighted alerts.
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Getting Started
Getting to know your phone
Volume control buttons adjusts the earpiece or
1
loudspeaker volume.
Home screen.
2
3
4
Walkie-talkie button sends a T2T call.
Navigation key positions cursor during text entry.
Scrolls through lists. Accesses shortcuts
Left softkey accesses menus and functions or press to silence an
5
incoming data call.
Back key erases characters in text entry. Returns to previous screen.
Send/Talk key starts or answers calls.
6
7
1 key accesses voicemail or adds a symbol in a text message.
Keypad for entering numbers, letters, or symbols.
8
9
* Shift key changes the text mode in text entry. Locks the keypad.
Speakerphone key activates the speakerphone.
10
11
12
Flashlight you can turn on by pressing
or using
the Tools menu.
Scroll Button in idle mode, press up to access Contacts, press down
to access Mobile Web or press the walkie-talkie button and then press
the scroll button up or down to scroll through T2T menu items.
13
OK key selects a menu item or option.
14
15
16
17
18
19
Right softkey accesses Text Messaging and other menu options or press to ignore an incoming data call.
Flashlight key turns on the flashlight.
End/Power key turns the phone on and off. Ends a call.
# Space key enters a space during text entry. Activates Silent mode.
0 Next key cycles through word choices during text entry.
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Port Plug attached to phone, pull down to disclose phone jacks.
Jack for AC adapter (included)
20
21
22
23
.
Latch releases the phone’s rear cover.
Jack=for hands-free headset and data cable (sold separately)*
.
Warning: Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack will damage the phone.
Performing basic functions
Turn the phone on and off: Press and hold
Silence the ringer on an incoming call:
until the phone beeps or plays a tone.
Press
- or -
Press
then
to answer.
Make a call: Enter the number and press
.
End a call: Press
.
.
Answer a call: Press
.
Access Axcess Apps: Press and hold
Access Mobile Web: Press and hold
Access Ringers: Press and hold
right.
Make a Touch2 Talk (T2T) call: Press the walkie-
talkie button on the left side of the phone. Hold
button to talk. Release button to listen.
Turn the speakerphone on or off for T2T calls: Press
the speakerphone button on the top of the phone.
Access voicemail: Press and hold
and follow the system prompts.
down.
left.
Access your Contacts list: Press and hold
Lock the Keypad: Press and hold
Unlock the Keypad: Press to select Keyguard,
then press
Turn the flashlight on: Press and hold
up.
.
.
Verify your phone number:
Select Menu → Settings → Phone Info.
Turn the flashlight off: Release
.
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Getting Started
Using menus
The contents of the main menu are as follows:
Touch2Talk
T2T Contacts
Axcess Apps
Access Shop
Recent Calls
All Calls
Tools
Voice Memo
Settings
Silent Mode
T2T Groups
My Availability
My Name
Settings
Help
Incoming Calls
Outgoing Calls
Missed Calls
Erase Call Lists
All Calls Timer
Home Calls Timer
Roam Calls Timer
Scheduler
Alarm Clock
Tip Calculator
Calculator
Timer
Keyguard
Sounds
Display
Convenience
Voice Features*
Messaging
Security
Network
Accessories
Phone Info
Mobile Web*
Speed Call
Connects to Internet
Contacts
View All
Add New
Find Name
Messages
New Text Msg
Voicemail
InBox
Browser Alerts*
Sent*
Stopwatch
DoodlerTM
*
World Clock
Flashlight
Media Gallery
Images
Sounds
T2T Contacts
T2T Groups
OutBox
Saved
Drafts
Msg Settings
Group Lists
Erase Messages
Speed Dial List
Voice Dial List*
Messaging Groups
Business List
Personal List
Information
*Not available on all phones, check with Alltel.
Navigating through menus
to select Menu.
•
Press
In this guide, an arrow → tells you to select an
option from a menu.
•
Press
left, right, up, or down to view
menus and options.*
For example, Menu → Settings means select Menu
then select the Settings option.
•
•
•
Press
Press
Press
to select a menu item.
* To change the way the menus appear, see
“Choosing a menu view” on page 43 for details.
to back up a menu level.
to return to the home screen.
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Understanding screen icons
These icons may appear on your phone’s home screen and the external LCD.
High-speed (3G) data service is available
The phone is operating in IS2000 (1X)
digital mode.
The phone is operating in IS95 digital
mode.
The phone is operating in Analog
(FM) mode. T2T service is not available
in this mode.
The phone is receiving a signal. You can
make and receive calls. Fewer bars
indicate a weaker signal.
and active on your phone. Check with
your service provider for availability.
(blinking) The phone is sending
high-speed data.
(blinking) The phone is receiving
high-speed data.
The phone is at the home screen.
To access Menu, press
.
The phone is at the home screen. To
access messaging, press
select Text.
to
A call is in progress.
The keypad is locked. press
to select
The phone is not receiving a signal.
You cannot make or receive calls.
Touch2 Talk (T2T) service is available. If
this icon is dim, then T2T service is not
available.
Keyguard, then press
.
The phone is set to light up instead
of ring.
The phone is set to vibrate or to vibrate
and then ring.
The speakerphone is on for T2T calls.
The phone is roaming outside of its home
service area.
You have a voice message.
Position location is set to your service
provider and to emergency services.
Position location is set to emergency
services only.
The battery is fully charged. The more
black bars, the greater the charge.
The alarm clock is set.
High-speed data service is available,
but the phone is dormant.
The phone is in privacy mode or is
accessing a secure Web site.
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Getting Started
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USING TOUCH2TALK
The Touch2Talk (T2T) feature on your Kyocera
KX12 phone allows you to quickly communicate
with an individual or group. Once connected,
simply press and hold the walkie-talkie button
to communicate.
•
Headset: If a headset is connected to the phone,
T2T calls come through the headset speaker,
and you speak through the headset
microphone. You are required to press the
walkie-talkie button to gain floor control of a
T2T call and speak to other parties. (Headsets
are sold separately.)
Note: The T2T feature on this phone can be used
only with compatible T2T phones.
The icon at the top of the phone screen
indicates that the speakerphone is on.
Press the speakerphone button on the
top of the phone to turn it off.
Phone position
When using your phone as a walkie-talkie radio,
hold the phone in a vertical position one to two
inches (2.5 to 5 cm) away from your mouth.
Adjusting T2T call volume
•
To adjust speakerphone volume while
Speakerphone
on a T2T call—Press the volume key on the left
side of the phone up or down during the call.
T2T calls come through the speakerphone by
default. The loudspeaker is located behind the keys
of your phone.
•
To make a T2T call come through the earpiece—
Press the speakerphone button during a call.
•
Call waiting: If you accept any type of call
through call waiting, the incoming call sound
will be the same as the sound of the call you are
in already. For example, if you are on a cellular
call using the earpiece and you accept an
incoming T2T call, the sound for the T2T call
will come through the earpiece.
To cancel, press the speakerphone button.
•
To make a T2T call come through the earpiece
and silence ringers—From the home screen,
select Menu → Settings → Silent Mode and
select a vibrate or lights setting.
To cancel, either press the speakerphone
button or select Menu → Settings →
Silent Mode → Normal Sounds.
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–
Select Menu → Touch2Talk →
T2T call types
You can make two types of walkie-talkie calls:
T2T Contacts and search for a saved T2T
contact. Highlight the contact and press the
walkie-talkie button.
•
A T2T call automatically connects to the other
party. The receiving party does not have the
option to ignore the call. It can be
–
–
Select Menu → Contacts → T2T Contacts.
Highlight the contact and press the
walkie-talkie button.
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–
a private T2T call to a single T2T user, or
a group T2T call to more than one T2T user.
Select Menu → Recent Calls, select a list
(Incoming Calls, Outgoing Calls, or
Missed Calls), highlight a call, and press
the walkie-talkie button.
•
A T2T alert sends the receiving party a text
message and a message alert beep to indicate that
someone wants to speak with them. The receiving
party has the option to either answer or ignore the
call. T2T alerts are private calls only.
2. Listen for the “Ready to Speak” tone
(three rapid chirps).
Note: If the contact is unavailable or offline, a
message appears on the phone’s screen.
Making T2T calls and alerts
Making a private T2T call
3. Speak while pressing the walkie-talkie button.
1. There are six ways to start a private T2T call:
4. Release the walkie-talkie button when finished
speaking. This allows the called party to reply.
–
Enter a 10-digit phone number
(including area code), then press the
walkie-talkie button.
5. Wait for the “Ready to Speak” tone, then press
the walkie-talkie button again to speak.
–
From the home screen, press the walkie-
talkie button to open the Touch to Talk
menu. Select T2T Contacts or T2T Groups
and press the walkie-talkie button. Highlight
a contact or group, then press the walkie-
talkie button to send the T2T call.
6. To end the T2T call, press
. If the other
party ends the call, no action is required.
Tip: If you originate a call to a person who is
actively engaged in a cellular call or a T2T call, you
hear the “Ready to Speak” tone and your voice
message is stored. The other party can choose to
answer or ignore the new incoming call. If they
answer the call, they will hear your voice message,
and then you and the other party will hear the
“Floor Free” tone (a single high-pitched beep).
–
Press the walkie-talkie button to access
Touch2Talk and then press the scroll button
up or down to scroll through menu items.
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2. Scroll through the list and highlight the T2T
Making a group T2T call
contact you want to call.
A group must be saved before you can call it. To
save a group, see page 12.
3. Press
to select Alert.
“Alert sent.” appears on your screen, then you
return to the previous screen.
1. Select Menu → Touch2Talk → T2T Groups.
2. Highlight the group you want to call.
The receiving party’s phone beeps and a
message appears on the phone screen.
3. Press and hold the walkie-talkie button. When
the audio path is ready and the group is
There is no time-out period. The alert will
remain on their screen until they accept or
ignore it.
available, the “Ready to Speak” tone sounds.
Note: If the group is unavailable or offline, or if
you attempt to take the floor on a group call
while someone else is speaking, the “Bong”
tone sounds.
4. If the recipient accepts the alert, you will hear
their voice through your phone. Press the
walkie-talkie button and wait for the “Ready to
Speak” tone (three rapid chirps).
4. Speak your message while continuing to press
the walkie-talkie button.
5. Speak your message while continuing to press
5. Release the button when finished speaking your
message. This allows the group members a
chance to reply.
the walkie-talkie button.
6. Release the button when finished speaking your
message. This allows the group members a
chance to reply.
6. Press the walkie-talkie button again to speak.
7. To end the T2T call, press
or
.
7. Press the walkie-talkie button again to speak.
Sending a T2T alert
8. To end the T2T call, press
or
.
You can send an alert only to a contact that is saved
in your T2T Contacts list. The recipient can choose
to ignore the alert or accept it and start a T2T call
with you.
Receiving T2T calls and alerts
Receiving a T2T call
When your phone receives a private or group T2T
call, the caller’s voice sounds through the
speakerphone and the phone makes the “Open
Floor” tone.
Start at the home screen.
1. Press the walkie-talkie button.
- or -
Select Menu → Touch2Talk → T2T Contacts.
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In a private call,
with the caller’s contact name or phone number.
appears on the screen
Saving, editing, and erasing T2T
contacts
In a group call,
the group.
appears with the name of
Adding a T2T contact
You can add new T2T contacts and view their
presence in the T2T contacts directory using the
main T2T menu.
1. Press and hold the walkie-talkie button.
2. Listen for the “Ready to Speak” tone
(three rapid chirps).
Note: The potential contact will be notified and
must give permission before you can save their
phone number as a contact.
3. Speak while pressing the walkie-talkie button.
4. Release the walkie-talkie button when finished
speaking. This allows another party to reply.
1. Select Menu → Touch2Talk → T2T Contacts.
5. Wait for the “Ready to Speak” tone, then press
2. Press
to select Options.
the walkie-talkie button again to speak.
Note: When you are adding your first T2T
6. To end the T2T call, press
or
. If the
contact, you will be asked “No T2T Contacts.
other party ends the call, no action is required.
Add New?” Press
3. Press to select Add New Contact.
4. Enter the T2T contact number.
5. Press down and enter the T2T
contact name.
to select Yes.
Receiving a T2T alert
When your phone receives a T2T alert, the phone
beeps. The name or phone number of the caller
appears on the screen with the message
“[name /phone number] requests a T2T call.
Please press the Walkie-Talkie button.”
If you do not enter a contact name, the contact
phone number will appear on your phone
instead of a name.
•
•
To ignore the alert, press
to select Ignore.
To accept the alert and call the person, press
the walkie-talkie button.
6. Press
to select Save. The message,
“Sending request...” appears.
–
If the T2T contact number is valid and the
other party accepted your request to be
added, “Contact Name Added” appears.
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.
–
If the other party refused your invitation or
did not respond within a 3-minute period,
“Contact Name Not Added” appears.
Available— A bold T2T icon means the
contact (or one member of the group) can
accept calls.
Note: The other party cannot receive or
respond to your invitation if their phone is off
or if they are outside of the service area.
Do Not Disturb— The T2T icon with an X
means that T2T calls cannot be made to the
contact (or any member of the group).
7. If “Contact Name Not Added” appears, press
Off-Line— A dim T2T icon means the handset
is turned off, or the contact is not registered
with the voice network.
to select OK and return to the T2T menu.
Erasing a T2T contact
1. Select Menu → Touch2Talk → T2T Contacts.
Highlight the T2T contact name you wish
to erase.
Pending— The T2T icon with a ? means that
your phone is pending an answer from a
member you have added to a group.
2. Press
to select Options.
3. Press
down to select Erase Contact
Checking and setting your availability
and press
4. Press
select No.
5. To erase additional contacts, press
.
Regardless of how you set your availability
(presence), you can still make T2T calls.
select Yes, or press
to
1. Select Menu → Touch2Talk →
up or
My Availability.
down and select their names and repeat the
process above.
2. Select an option:
–
Available allows you to make and receive
T2T calls.
Checking your contacts’ availability
–
Do Not Disturb ensures that you will not
receive T2T calls.
In the Recent Calls lists and the T2T menus, icons
appear next to T2T contact and group names to
show their availability to participate in a call.
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7. If no T2T contact names appear, or if the
desired contact is not on the list, then press
to select Options.
Saving, editing, and erasing
T2T groups
You can create up to 30 T2T groups with up to 20
members per group. The total number of contacts
saved in your phone (including T2T and non-T2T
contacts and groups) cannot exceed 99. You can
create a T2T group from a list of contacts in
another group or add new contacts to a group
from scratch.
8. Press
to select Add New.
9. Enter the phone number of the T2T contact
name to be added to the group.
10. Press
down to the Enter Name field.
11. Enter the name of the T2T contact to be added,
using the phone’s keypad.
Note: To establish a group, your phone must be
provisioned by Alltel.
Note: If the contact is already in your
Contacts directory, then the name is
automatically stored.
1. Select Menu → Touch2Talk →
T2T Groups.
12. Press
to select Save.
2. Press
to select New.
13. When you are finished creating a new group
and adding members to it, press
Save. Invitations are sent to the members
asking for their permission to join your newly
created group.
to select
3. Enter the new group name using the
phone’s keypad. See page 23 if you need help
entering text.
4. Press
to select Next. The Select Contacts
Tip: The invitation includes your name or number
and the group name, but does not list all invited
members of the group. After accepting an
invitation, the new member can select the group
name and view the list of members.
screen appears.
5. Highlight the name of the T2T contact you want
to add to your new group and press
. A check mark appears beside the
contact name.
6. Press
to scroll down and
to select the
next contact to add to your group.
Note: The T2T contact must be provisioned
from the handset or a Web interface before the
contact can be added to a group.
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Adding a member to a T2T group
1. Select Menu → Touch2Talk → T2T Groups
2. Highlight the group to which you want to add
Erasing a T2T group
You can only erase T2T groups that you created.
1. Select Menu → Touch2Talk → T2T Groups.
the new member and press
to select
2. Highlight the T2T group name you wish
Options → Add member.
to erase.
3. Highlight the name of the new member that you
3. Press
to select Options.
want to add to the group.
4. Press
down to select Erase Group.
Note: If no T2T contact names appear, or if the
desired contact is not on the list, then perform
steps 6 through 9 of “Creating T2T Groups” on
page 12.
5. The message “Erase group
<group name>?” appears.
6. Press
to select Yes.
Note: Individual members of a T2T group
remain in the T2T contacts list after the group
is erased.
4. Press
appears beside the contact name.
5. When you are finished adding members to the
group, press to select Save. Your phone
to select the contact. A check mark
Erasing a T2T group member
sends an invitation to the members you have
added to the group.
You can erase T2T group members only from
groups that you created.
Editing a T2T group name
1. Select Menu → Touch2Talk → T2T Groups.
You can only edit names of groups that you created.
1. Select Menu → Touch2Talk → T2T Groups.
2. Highlight the T2T group name you wish
to edit.
3. Press
4. Press
5. Press
to select Options.
2. Highlight the T2T group name you wish
to change.
down to select Remove Member.
to insert a check mark beside the
3. Press
to select Options.
contact name. To erase additional members,
4. Press
down to select Edit Group Name.
press
up or down and select their names.
5. Edit the group name using the phone’s keypad.
6. Press
to select Done. The message
See page 23 for help entering text.
“Remove Member(s)?” appears. Select Yes to
erase the member name, or No to discontinue
and return to the previous screen.
6. Press
to select Save.
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Removing yourself from a T2T group
You can remove yourself from a T2T group that you
did not create.
1. Select Menu → Touch2Talk → T2T Groups.
2. Highlight the name of the group you want
to leave.
3. Press
4. Press
5. Press
6. Press
to select Options.
down to select Leave Group.
.
to select Yes. The message “Leave
Group <group name>?” appears.
7. Select Yes to leave the group, or No to
discontinue and return to the previous screen.
Dealing with multiple calls
Your phone can handle two calls at the same time.
When you are on a cellular or T2T call, you may
receive or place another cellular or T2T call at the
same time. For more information, see page 15.
Erasing T2T call history
T2T calls are included in the recent calls list along
with standard voice calls. See “Erasing recent calls”
on page 18 to erase call history from your
phone’s memory.
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MAKING AND ANSWERING CALLS
Making a call
Make sure you are in an area where a signal can be
Answering a call
When a call comes in, the phone rings, vibrates, or
lights up, depending on your settings. The phone
number of the caller appears on the home screen.
If the number is stored in your Contacts directory,
the contact name also appears.
received. Look for
on the home screen.
Note: The more bars you see in this symbol, the
stronger the signal. If there are no bars, move to
where the signal strength is better.
1. Enter the phone number and press
2. Press to end the call.
.
1. Press
to answer the incoming call.
- or -
Press the speakerphone key to answer the
incoming call and turn on the speakerphone
simultaneously.
Redialing a number
Press
•
three times to redial the last
number called.
Dealing with multiple calls
Calling a saved number
Use your Contacts directory to quickly find a
saved number.
Your phone can handle two calls at the same time.
When you are on a cellular or T2T call, you may
receive or place another cellular or T2T call at the
same time.
1. Press and hold
up to access Contacts.
2. Scroll down the list to find the contact you want
Receiving a call (call waiting)
to call.
The call waiting tone (two rapid beeps) is played
through the loudspeaker if you are engaged in a
call using the loudspeaker, or through the earpiece
if you are engaged in a call using the earpiece.
3. Highlight the name and press
to dial
the number.
Note: When you have multiple active calls, press
the speakerphone key to turn the speakerphone on
or off for both calls.
You can answer or ignore the incoming call.
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•
To answer the call, press
or press to select Ignore.
to select Answer
Adjusting the volume during a call
•
To adjust the earpiece volume during a call,
press or up or down.
Note: If you accept the incoming call, you will
have one call active and another call on hold.
To toggle between the two calls, press
select Switch.
to
Using the speakerphone
Your Kyocera KX12 phone has a built-in
speakerphone that you can use during a call.
Placing a call while in a call
Note: This function works only for the current call.
Once the call is ended, the speakerphone turns off
and the earpiece volume returns to normal.
When you are on a cellular or T2T call, you may
place another call of either type without ending the
first call. The new call becomes the active call, and
the original call is placed on hold.
1. Press
speakerphone key to answer the
call and turn on the speakerphone
simultaneously. “ Speaker is ON” displays on
the screen.
1. While on the first call, press
to select
Options. Make selections to place a T2T or
cellular call.
- or -
Note: You cannot toggle between the two calls.
Press
time during a call.
to turn on the speakerphone at any
2. Ask the party on the new call to hang up when
finished talking. Your phone then returns to
your original call.
To turn off the speakerphone, press
.
Silencing an incoming call
•
Setting the phone to hold calls
The Hold Call feature allows you to place incoming
calls on hold until you are ready to answer them.
Press
or
to silence the call.
Note: In the absence of voicemail, this feature
drops the call.
- or -
1. Select Menu → Settings → Convenience →
Hold Call → Enabled.
•
Press
to silence the call then press
–
If you have not recorded a hold message,
you will be prompted to record one, such as
“Please hold. I’ll answer in a minute.”
to answer it.
Either action silences only the current call.
The next call will ring according to your settings.
2. Record the message twice, as prompted.
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3. Select Save or Options
Dealing with missed calls
(Play, Re-Record, or Exit).
When you have missed a call, “Missed Call”
appears on your screen unless the caller
leaves a voicemail.
The next time a call comes in, you have the option
of placing it on hold.
•
•
To clear the screen press
To view details of the call, press
Calls. Highlight the missed call number and
press to select Details.
To return the call, highlight the number and
press
to select OK.
Placing a call on hold
to select
You can place a call on hold once you have enabled
this feature.
Note: If you are already on a call and you receive
another call, you cannot place the incoming call on
hold. It goes to voicemail.
•
.
Setting missed call alerts
1. When a call comes in, press
to select
Options and then select Hold Call. The caller is
placed on hold and hears your recorded
hold message.
You can set an alert to beep every five minutes after
you have missed a call.
1. Select Menu → Settings → Sounds →
2. To speak to the caller, select Answer.
Alerts → Missed Call Alert.
- or -
2. Select an option:
To hang up without speaking to the caller,
select End Call.
– Vibrate, Beep, Freeway!, Game!, Bloop,
Winner!, and Zilofon! sets the phone to
vibrate, beep, or play a tune once when a new
message is received.
Changing the hold message
1. Select Menu → Settings → Convenience →
Hold Call → Re-Record Msg and follow
the prompts.
– Options with Remind set the phone to notify
you once when a new message is received
and then notify you again every five minutes.
2. Record the message twice.
To stop a reminder alert, press
to
3. Select Save or Options
select Ignore.
(Play, Re-Record, or Exit).
– Disabled turns off message alerts.
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Note: If the phone number is classified as “secret,”
you must enter your four-digit lock code to view or
edit it. For information on the lock code,
see “Changing your lock code” on page 44. To
classify a phone number as secret, see “Creating a
new contact” on page 26.
Viewing recent call details
Details on the last 30 calls you made, received, or
missed are stored in the All Calls list and are
identified by the following icons:
Outgoing call
Incoming call
Calling recent calls
1. Select Menu → Recent Calls.
Missed call (flashing)
2. Select a list: All Calls, Incoming Calls, Outgoing
T2T call (Contact or group member is
available.)
Calls, or Missed Calls.
T2T call (Contact’s, or group member’s,
phone is set to Do Not Disturb. Cannot
receive T2T calls.)
T2T call (Contact’s phone is off or contact
3. Highlight a number to call and press
.
Erasing recent calls
1. Select Menu → Recent Calls →
is outside of T2T service area.)
Erase Call Lists.
2. Select an option: All Calls, Incoming Calls,
Viewing recent calls
Outgoing Calls, or Missed Calls.
1. Select Menu → Recent Calls.
3. Press
to select Yes or
to select No.
2. Select a list: All Calls, Incoming Calls, Outgoing
Calls, or Missed Calls.
Speed dialing
3. Highlight a recent call and press
to
Before you can use speed dialing, you must save a
phone number as a contact and assign it a
speed dial location.
select Options.
–
–
View displays details of the recent call.
Save adds the phone number to the
•
To add a speed dial location to a saved or new
contact, see “Customizing a phone number” on
page 29.
Contacts list.
–
–
Send Msg allows you to send a text message
to the phone number.
Erase erases the selected call record.
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Using speed dialing
Setting up voicemail
To call a contact that has a speed dial location:
Before your phone can receive voicemail messages,
you must set up a password and record a personal
greeting with Alltel. When you have set up your
voicemail, all unanswered calls to your phone are
automatically transferred to voicemail, even if your
phone is in use or turned off.
•
From the home screen, enter the one- or two-
digit speed dialing location and press
.
1-Touch dialing
1-Touch dialing is the fastest way to call a
saved contact.
1. From the home screen, press and hold
.
2. Enter your passcode, which you obtain
Note: You must (1) enable 1-Touch dialing on your
phone and (2) have a speed dial location assigned
to a contact.
from Alltel.
3. Follow the system prompts to set up a password
and personal greeting.
Enabling 1-Touch dialing
Checking voicemail messages
•
Select Menu → Settings → Convenience →
When a voice message is received, your screen will
display a notification: “New Message [x]
Voicemail.” This text will remain for about five
1-Touch Dialing → Enabled.
Using 1-Touch dialing
To call a contact that has a speed dial location:
minutes. After that, look for the
symbol at the
top of your screen. The symbol flashes if the
message is urgent.
•
From the home screen, press and hold the
speed dialing number. If it is a two-digit
number, press the first digit briefly, then press
and hold the second digit. For example, if the
speed dialing location is 15, press
If you see “New Message” on your screen
1. Press
to select Call. This initiates a call to
your voicemail number.
briefly then press and hold
.
2. Follow Alltel’s method to retrieve the message
from their voicemail system.
If you see the
symbol
to initiate a call to your
1. Press and hold
voicemail number.
2. Follow the prompts to retrieve the message.
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Note: You can set the phone to beep, light up, or
play a tune every five minutes to remind you that
you have voicemail. You can set the phone to beep or
vibrate every five minutes to remind you that you have
a voicemail message. See “Setting message alerts” on
page 42.
Locking the keypad
The Keyguard locks your keypad on your phone to
prevent accidental keypresses when the phone is
turned on and a call is not in progress. You can still
answer or silence an incoming call.
•
•
To lock the keypad, press and hold
To unlock the keypad, press
.
to select
Calling emergency services
Keyguard and then press
.
Regardless of your 3-digit emergency code
(911, 111, 999, 000, etc.), your phone operates as
described below.
Changing the Keyguard setting
You can set the phone to lock the keypad
immediately, or automatically if no key is pressed
after 30 seconds, 1 minute, or 5 minutes.
•
Dial your 3-digit emergency code and
press
.
You can call the code even if your phone is locked,
has no balance, or is restricted. When you call,
your phone enters Emergency mode. This enables
the emergency service exclusive access to your
phone to call you back, if necessary. To make or
receive regular calls after dialing the code,
you must exit this mode.
1. Select Menu → Settings → Keyguard.
2. Highlight an option.
–
–
–
–
–
Guard Now
30s auto-guard
1m auto-guard
5m auto-guard
Disabled
To exit Emergency mode
3. Press
to save.
When you have completed the emergency call:
1. Press
to select Exit.
2. Press
again to confirm your choice.
Note: To determine who has access to your location,
see “Setting position location” on page 47.
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This will reset both the Home Calls and the
Roam Calls Timer.
Using your phone in an airplane
While in an airplane, it is normally required that
you turn off your mobile phone because it emits RF
signals that interfere with air traffic control.
–
Roam Calls Timer tracks all the roam calls
you have made. To reset this timer, press
to select Reset. This will reset both the
Home Calls and the Roam Calls Timer.
In Airplane mode, however, your phone will not
emit RF signals. You cannot make or receive calls,
send text messages, or use the Web, but you can
play games, use the Scheduler, set the clock, and
make emergency calls to designated
Timing your calls
You can set your phone to beep 10 seconds before
each minute passes when you are on a call.
emergency numbers.
•
Select Menu → Settings → Sounds →
Minute Alert → Enabled.
Note: Please check with uniformed personnel
before operating your phone in Airplane mode.
Setting Airplane mode
Understanding roaming
1. Select Menu → Settings → Convenience →
Airplane Mode.
Setting an alert for roaming
The phone can alert you when you roam outside of
your home service area.
2. Press
message.
to select OK after reading the
1. Select Menu → Settings → Network →
3. Select Disabled or Enabled.
Roam/Svc Alert.
2. Select an option and press
.
Tracking calls
You can track the number and duration of calls
made and received on your phone.
–
When no svc alerts you with three tones
decreasing in pitch when service is lost and
three tones increasing in pitch when service
is acquired again.
1. Select Menu → Recent Calls.
2. Press
up or down to select a timer:
–
On roam change alerts you with two
decreasing tones when roaming service is
acquired and three increasing tones when
home area service is acquired again.
–
All Calls Timer tracks all calls you have
made and received. This timer cannot be reset.
–
Home Calls Timer tracks all calls you have
made while your phone is not roaming. To
reset this timer, press
to select Reset.
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–
On any change alerts you with three
increasing tones if there is a change in
roaming service or three decreasing tones if
the phone loses service.
1. Select Menu → Settings → Network →
Digital/Analog.
2. Select an option and press
.
–
–
–
–
Automatic automatically switches the phone
between digital and analog.
Setting the roam ringer
Analog only sets the phone to work in
analog mode only.
You can set a ringer to indicate when an incoming
call is subject to roaming charges.
Analog call forces a call into analog mode
for the duration of the next call.
•
Select Menu → Settings → Sounds →
Roam Ringer → Enabled. You hear the ringer.
Digital only sets the phone to work in digital
Setting Call Guard
mode only.
You can set the phone to warn you before you
answer or place a call while roaming.
Turning roaming on or off
This setting allows you to control the phone’s
roaming feature by specifying which signals the
phone will accept.
•
Select Menu → Settings → Convenience →
Call Guard → Call Prompt.
–
The phone now emits a distinctive roam
ring to indicate when you are roaming
during calls.
1. Select Menu → Settings → Network →
Roam Option.
2. Select an option and press
.
–
To accept or place a call while roaming,
–
Automatic (recommended setting) accepts
you must press
.
any system the phone service provides.
Note: Call Prompt is disabled when the phone is in
emergency mode.
–
No roaming prevents you from making
or receiving calls outside of your home
service area.
Setting digital or analog mode
Depending on services available from Alltel, you
may set the phone to either digital or analog mode.
This is useful if you are in an area that borders on
digital service and the automatic feature is causing
the phone to keep switching between modes.
Note: If your phone has more than one
setting for Automatic, contact Alltel to determine
which one to use.
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4
ENTERING LETTERS, NUMBERS, AND SYMBOLS
You can enter letters, numbers, and symbols in
contacts, text messages, and your banner.
Entering numbers
•
•
To enter a number while in
number key once.
mode, press a
or mode,
Understanding text entry screens
The current text entry mode (and capitalization
setting, when applicable) are indicated by icons.
To enter a number while in
press and hold a number key until the number
appears on the screen.
characters
remaining
capitalization setting
text entry mode
Entering words letter by letter
1. Press a key once for the first letter, twice for the
second letter, and so on. If your phone is set to
Spanish or French, accented letters
are available.
text entry
fields
2. Wait for the cursor to move right and enter the
next letter.
Text entry modes
There are six text entry modes:
Note: To enter a space, press
.
Entering words quickly
Case Change
When you press a series of keys using
checks its dictionary of common words and
guesses at the word you are trying to spell.
mode,
Numbers Only
Normal Alpha
Rapid Entry
1. For each letter of the word you want, press the
key once. For example, to enter the word “any”
Add Symbol
press
→
→
.
Add Smiley
2. If the word doesn’t match what you want, press
Note: The mode you start in depends on the task
you are doing. For example, when entering a phone
number, you’re in number mode. When entering a
name for a contact, you’re in normal text mode. See
“Changing modes” on page 24.
to look at other word matches.
3. When you see the word you want,
press
right.
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Entering symbols
Changing modes
While entering text, you can enter symbols by
Sometimes you need to change modes.
pressing
until you see the symbol you want.
For example, to enter numbers in an email address
Using this method, you have access to the
following symbols:
while in
mode, enter the numbers, and then change
back to mode to complete the address.
mode, you must change to
.
@ ?
!
-
,
&
:
‘
1
To change text entry modes:
To access the full set of symbols:
•
Press and hold
mode you want appears.
until the icon for the
1. From the text entry screen, select Options.
2. Select
Add Symbol.
- or -
3. Press
down to view the list of symbols.
•
Select Options then select a different mode.
4. Press the number key corresponding to the
symbol you want.
Capitalization settings
You can change capitalization at any time while
Entering smileys
entering text. Simply press
or lower case while in
to choose upper
Normal Alpha mode.
1. From the text entry screen, select Options.
2. Select
Add Smiley.
3. Press
down to view the list of smileys.
4. Press the number key corresponding to the
smiley you want.
Switching default text entry modes
You can change the default text entry mode when
creating a text message. This setting applies only to
the message body screen, not the “To” screen.
1. Select Menu → Messages →
Msg Settings → Default Text.
2. Select Normal Alpha or Rapid Mode.
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Entering Letters, Numbers, and Symbols
Quick reference to text entry
This table gives general instructions for entering letters, numbers, and symbols.
To...
Do this...
Enter a letter
Use
mode and press a key until you see the letter you
want. For more information, see page 23.
Use mode and press a key once to enter its number.
For more options, see page 23.
Enter a number
Enter a symbol
Press
Press
Press
until you find the symbol you want. See page 24.
Enter a space
.
.
Erase a character
Erase all characters
Move the cursor right or left
Move the cursor up or down
Change text entry modes
Capitalize any letter
Lowercase any letter
Initial Caps
Press and hold
.
Press
Press
right or left.
up or down.
Press and hold
.
In
In
In
mode, press
mode, press
mode, press
. Choose
. Choose
. Choose
or
.
.
.
Select soft options on the screen
Press the appropriate key,
Press right or left.
.
Highlight an option at the bottom
of the screen
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5
STORING CONTACTS
Use your phone’s Contacts directory to store
information about a person or company.
Each contact entry can have up to six phone
numbers, two email addresses, two Web addresses,
two street addresses, and a space for notes.
Creating a new contact
1. From the home screen, enter the phone number
you want to save, including the area code.
2. Press
to select Save.
3. Press
to select Save New Contact.
4. Enter a name for the contact.
Accessing Contacts menu
There are three ways to access the Contacts menu.
–
If you need to learn how to enter letters,
see “Understanding text entry screens” on
page 23.
–
–
Select Menu → Contacts
Press and hold up
–
To add a symbol or smiley to the contact
name, or to change the text entry mode,
This user guide describes how to navigate through
the phone's Contact menu by pressing and
press
to select Options.
holding
up.
5. Either save now or add more
Using the Scroll button
contact information.
There are three ways to use the scroll button:
–
–
To save now, press
to select Save.
–
–
–
In idle mode, press and hold the scroll
button up to access Contacts or press and
hold down to access Mobile Web.
To enter additional phone numbers, email
and Web addresses, or notes, press
down repeatedly. For help switching
between numbers and letters for email or
Web addresses, see “Changing modes” on
page 24.
Press the walkie-talkie button to access
Touch2Talk and then press the scroll button
up or down to scroll through menu items.
Set your phone's display to List View., see
“Choosing a menu view” on page 43 to set
your phone to List View. Press
to select
Menu and then press the scroll button up or
down to scroll through T2T menus.
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Storing Contacts
Assigning pictures
Adding a code or extension
1. Press and hold
2. Highlight a contact and press
3. Highlight the contact name and press
up to select Contacts.
When you save the phone number of an
automated service, you may include a pause to
stop dialing, for example, where you would wait to
dial an extension.
.
to select Options.
1. From the home screen, enter the first portion of
4. Select Picture → Assign Picture → Images.
the phone number.
5. Select Saved Images or Caller IDs.
2. Press
to select Options.
Note: With mobile PhoneTools for Kyocera,
you can transfer digital pictures to your phone.
To purchase MPT or other accessories, visit
3. Select a type of pause:
–
–
Time Pause
Hard Pause
6. Scroll through the list to view your options and
4. Enter the remaining numbers.
5. Press to select Save.
press
to assign it to your contact.
Classifying contacts as Personal
or Business
Customizing your contacts
You can customize each contact in your Contacts
directory by assigning ringers, pictures, and
number types, or by classifying your contacts as
Personal or Business.
1. Press and hold
up to select Contacts.
2. Highlight a contact and press
.
3. Highlight the contact name and press
to
.
select Options.
Assigning ringers
4. Select Classify.
1. Press and hold
2. Highlight a contact and press
up to select Contacts.
5. Select Personal or Business and press
.
Note: To assign Personal or Business ringers,
3. Highlight the contact name and press
see “Assigning business and personal ringers” on
to select Options.
page 40.
4. Select Ringer → Assign Ringer.
5. Scroll down the list to hear the different ringers
and press
to select one.
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Assigning number types
Editing a contact
1. Press and hold
2. Highlight a contact and press
3. Highlight the contact name or number and
press to select Edit.
When you assign a number type, an icon is placed
in front of a contact number to specify the type of
number, such as work, home, or mobile.
up to select Contacts.
.
1. Press and hold
up to select Contacts.
2. Highlight a contact and press
.
4. Enter your changes and press
to
3. Highlight the contact number and press
to
select Save.
select Edit.
Erasing a contact
4. Press
down once and press
to
select Options.
1. Press and hold
2. Highlight the contact to erase and press
3. Press to select Options.
4. Highlight Erase Contact and press
5. Press to confirm.
up to select Contacts.
5. Highlight an option to designate the number as
.
General, Work, Home, Mobile, Pager, or Fax
and press
. The associated icon appears
.
next to the number in your Contacts directory
and Recent Calls list.
General
work
fax
Sending a vCard
You can send contact information as a
text messages.
email address
street address
Web page URL
note
home
1. Press and hold
up to select Contacts.
mobile
pager
2. Highlight the contact to send as a vCard and
press
.
3. Press
to select Options.
6. Press
to select Save.
4. Highlight Send as vCard and press
.
5. Enter a recipient’s phone number and press
to select Send.
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6. Enter the new information and follow the prompts.
Customizing a phone number
1. Press and hold
7. Select Save, if necessary.
up to select Contacts.
2. Highlight the contact to edit and press
.
Finding contact information
3. Press
down to highlight the number.
To find a phone number or contact, you can
(1) check the Frequent list, (2) search the Contacts
directory, or (3) use Fast Find.
4. Press
to select Options.
5. Highlight an option and press
:
–
–
Call to call the contact.
Checking the Frequent List
Send Text Message brings you to the text
messaging screen.
From the home screen, press and hold
up to
select Contacts. The last 15 of your most frequently
called contacts appear when the Frequent List is
enabled. Scroll past the double line to view the All
Contacts list.
–
–
–
–
Add Speed Dial assigns or removes the
speed dial location.
View Number to see the selected
phone number.
To enable the Frequent List setting
Erase Number erases the number from
the contact.
•
Select Menu → Settings → Convenience →
Frequent List → Enabled.
Secret makes the number secret so that it
does not appear on the screen until the lock
code is entered. Secret numbers can be called
without a lock code. (For more information,
see “Restricting Calls - Limiting calls” on
page 45.)
Searching the Contacts directory
1. Press and hold
up to select Contacts for a
list of all contacts. To quickly get down the list,
enter the first letter of the contact. The menu
skips to that letter of the alphabet.
- or -
–
–
Primary Number makes this number the first
one that shows up when you open the contact.
Select Menu → Contacts.
Add Voice Dial to record a voice tag so you
can call a contact using voice recognition
(VR). For more information, see page 48.
2. Select a search method:
–
–
View All lists all saved contacts.
Find Name locates a specific name. Enter
–
–
Erase Voice Dial erases the voice tag
associated with the number.
part of the contact name. Press
select it.
to
Edit Voice Dial records a new voice tag.
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–
Speed Dial List, Voice Dial List, Messaging
Groups, Business List, or Personal List
selects a contact from the specified list.
3. Highlight a contact and press
To call the contact, highlight the number
and press
.
–
.
Setting Fast Find
With Fast Find, you press one or two keys to view
close matches of the number you are looking for.
•
Select Menu → Settings → Convenience →
Fast Find → Enabled.
Using Fast Find
1. From the home screen, press the keys
corresponding to the letters of the name you
want to find. A matching contact or speed dial
entry appears.
2. Press
down to scroll through
matching entries.
3. Highlight the name you want then press
to call the number.
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6
SENDING AND RECEIVING TEXT MESSAGES
This chapter describes how to send, receive, and
erase text messages from your phone.
For information on voicemail messages, see
“Setting up voicemail” on page 19.
4. Add another recipient if desired:
– Press to select Options then select
Recent List, Contacts, or Group Lists.
- or -
Important: The features and menus described in
this chapter may vary depending on services
available in your area. Check with Alltel for details
and possible usage charges.
– Enter a space or comma after the first number
then enter another recipient manually.
Note: You can send a message to up to 10
recipients at once. The messages are sent one at
a time, once to each addressee.
Sending text messages
You can only send text messages to email addresses
and phones capable of receiving them.
5. When you are done entering addresses,
press
twice.
6. Enter the message. To learn how to enter text,
see “Understanding text entry screens” on
page 23.
Creating a text message
1. Press
to select Text.
- or -
2. Press
to select New Text Msg.
Add QuickText, Symbols, or a Smiley in your
message. See “Including prewritten text and
symbols” for information.
3. Enter a recipient’s phone number or email
address:
– Select
to select Options to access your
7. Press
to select Send. See “Setting sending
Recent List, Contacts, or Group Lists
options” for information about how and when
you want the message to be received.
and press
press
and press
. Select a contact and
. Highlight the number field
. For more about group lists,
see “Creating group lists” on page 37.
- or -
– Enter a New Address manually.
To learn how to enter text, see Chapter 4,
“Understanding text entry screens” .
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– Save Message saves the message in
your Drafts folder. This prevents the message
from being deleted if you have activated
AutoErase and enables you to send the
message to others.
Including prewritten text and symbols
During text entry, you can add QuickText, Symbols,
or a Smiley in your message.
1. From the text entry screen, select Options.
2. Select an option and press
– Insert QuickText: Scroll through the list of
options and press to select one.
.
– Save QuickText saves the message you have
just entered as a prewritten message then
returns to the message entry screen so you
can send the message.
– Add Symbol: Scroll through the list and press
the corresponding number key to select it.
– Settings allows you to choose from the
– Add Smiley: Scroll through the list and press
following after pressing
:
the corresponding number key to select it.
•Msg Receipt to request notification when
3. When you have finished your message, select
Send. See “Setting sending options” for
information about how and when you want the
message to be received.
the message is received.
•Set Priority labels the message as “Urgent.”
•Callback Number includes a callback
number with the message to let recipients
know at what number they can call you
Setting sending options
back. Select
to include your own
When you are ready to send a message, you have
several options for how and when you want the
message to be received.
number or Edit to enter a different
callback number.
•Send Later schedules a time to send
the message.
1. Once you have completed the message,
select Options:
2. When you have finished setting options, press
– Add Address returns to the “Send To” screen
to add another recipient without losing the
message. Select Options to access your
Recent List, Contacts, or Group Lists and
to return to the message window.
3. Press
to select Send.
press
. Select a contact and press
.
Highlight the number field and press
.
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Important: Alltel will charge you for each
message segment.
Adding a signature
The signature you create is included at the end of
all outgoing messages and is counted as characters
in your messages; however, it does not appear in
the message creation screen.
When you start a message, the maximum character
limit appears once you are in the message entry
field. This number counts down as you enter
characters, until it reaches 0.
To create a signature:
If you continue to enter text after this counter
reaches 0, a message segment may be appended.
When you reach the message size limit, you are
prompted to edit the message or alerted that the
message is being appended.
1. Select Menu → Settings → Messaging →
Signature.
2. Enter your signature in the text field.
3. Press
to select OK and save the setting.
If you cannot send messages
Receiving incoming calls while
creating messages
You may not be able to send or receive messages if
your phone’s memory is nearly full, or if digital
service is not available at the time. To free up
memory, erase old messages. See “Erasing
messages” on page 36.
•
If you don’t wish to answer the call, press
to select Ignore. The phone returns to the
message screen.
•
To answer the call, press
is saved to the Drafts folder. To return to the
message, select Menu → Messages →
. Your message
Understanding appended messages
characters
remaining
capitalization setting
text entry mode
Drafts. Press
to select the message and
then press
to select Resume.
text entry
fields
If you go over the character limit for a single
message, the phone may automatically append an
empty segment to your message to make space.
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T2T call
Standard call
When your phone receives a T2T call, it sounds a
tone and you will hear the caller speaking through
the speakerphone.
When a standard call comes in, the phone
rings and an incoming call message appears on
the screen.
•
To speak, press and hold the walkie-talkie
button. To listen, release the walkie-talkie
•
If you don’t wish to answer the call, press
to select Options and then press
to select
button. To end the call, press
.
Ignore.
Once the T2T call has ended, your phone returns to
the text message screen that was open.
To answer the call, press
were working on will be saved in the Drafts folder.
To return to the message, press to open the
. The message you
T2T alert call
Text menu, select Drafts and select the message.
When your phone receives a T2T alert, it sounds the
“T2T Alert” tone. The message “Incoming Alert”
appears on the screen with the phone number or
contact name of the caller.
Viewing your sent messages
To save your outgoing messages, you must first
enable Save to Sent.
•
To ignore the alert, press
or press the speakerphone button on the top of
the phone.
to select Ignore
1. Select Menu → Messages →
Msg Settings → Save to Sent.
2. Select an option and press
.
•
To answer, press and release the walkie-talkie
– Prompt allows you to choose whether or not
to save your message when you send it.
button or press
to select Answer.
To speak, press and hold the walkie-talkie
button. To listen, release the walkie-talkie
button. To end the call, press
– Enabled automatically saves all successfully
sent messages in the Sent folder.
.
Once the T2T call has ended or you have ignored
the alert, your phone returns to the text message
screen that was open.
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To view successfully sent messages:
Viewing failed or pending messages
1. Select Menu → Messages → Sent.
Failed or pending messages are stored in
your OutBox.
2. Press
up or down through the list of
messages. One of the following symbols
appears next to each message:
To view your OutBox:
1. Select Menu → Messages → OutBox. A list of
all failed or pending messages appears.
The scheduled message is sent at the
scheduled time. You cannot cancel
delivery of the message.
2. Scroll through the list of messages and press
to read one.
The message is pending and will be sent
when possible. You can cancel delivery
of the message.
The scheduled message was sent and
delivered as scheduled. You cannot
cancel delivery of the message.
The message cannot be sent
because service is not available. An alert
appears on your phone if the message
cannot be sent.
The message was received.
The message was received and opened.
(This symbol may not be available.
Check with Alltel.)
The message was sent to more than one
recipient.
Retrieving text messages
When a text message is received, your screen
displays “New Messages” with the
the top of your screen. The symbol flashes if the
message is urgent.
symbol at
The message was never sent or not sent
since last modified. You can cancel
delivery of the message.
If you see “New Messages”
•
To view the message, press
highlight the message, and press
select View.
to select InBox,
to
•
To Ignore the message, press
.
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Note: If you receive a new message while you are
reading a message, the one you are reading is
replaced by the new one. You can find the older
message in the InBox:
– Save as QuickText to save the text from the
message as QuickText, which you can insert
into other messages. Graphics and sound are
not saved as part of QuickText.(For more
about QuickText, see page 38.)
•
Select Menu → Messages → InBox.
– View Sender information.
If you see the
symbol
3. Select
.
1. Select Menu → Messages → InBox. A list of all
Note: The
symbol indicates that a graphic did
your received messages appears.
not come through. It may be too large or
incorrectly formatted.
–
indicates an “Urgent” message.
2. Scroll through the list of messages and press
Setting message alerts
to read one.
You can set your phone to alert you of incoming
text messages or pages. For more information,
see “Setting message alerts” on page 42.
Reading the message
The options available to you may vary. Check with
Alltel.
Erasing messages
It is a good idea to erase old messages to free up
memory in your phone.
Note: Sounds embedded in text messages do not
play if the phone is set to Silence All mode.
1. If the text message is long, press
down to
view the entire message.
You have the option of erasing text messages and
pages as you send or read them, erasing them one
at a time from the list in the OutBox or InBox, or
erasing them all at once.
2. When you are finished, you can Reply to the
sender, Play the sound embedded in the
message, Erase the message, Save the message
to your Saved folder, or set additional Options
for the message:
– Erase the message.
– Forward the message.
– Reply with Copy to reply to the message with
a copy of the original attached.
– Save Message to save the message.
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Erasing single messages
Customizing message settings
To make messaging easier, you can customize
settings for sending and receiving messages.
1. Select Menu → Messages.
2. Select the type of text message you want to
erase, InBox, OutBox, Sent, or Saved and
Creating group lists
press
3. Highlight the message to erase and press
4. Press to select Erase. A notification
appears: “Erase this message?”
.
You can create and save a list of multiple recipients.
Your Kyocera KX12 phone stores five group lists
with up to 10 recipients per list.
.
1. Select Menu → Messages → Group Lists →
5. Select Yes to erase the message.
Create New.
Note: You can erase a scheduled message from
the OutBox, but you cannot cancel delivery of
the message.
2. Enter a name for the list. For help entering text,
see page 23.
3. Select Next.
4. To enter the first phone number or email
Erasing all messages
address, select an option:
1. Select Menu → Messages →
– Recent List to select numbers from your
Erase Messages.
Recent List.
2. Select a folder from which to erase all messages:
InBox, OutBox, Sent, Saved Folder, Drafts
Folder, or All Messages. To erase messages from
all folders, select All Messages.
– Enter from Scratch to enter the phone
number or email address manually.
– Contacts List to select numbers from your
phone book.
3. A message appears: “Erase all messages?”
Select Yes to erase messages or No to cancel.
5. Locate the contact number and press
.
6. Select Options → Recent List or Contacts.
Erasing messages automatically
7. Locate the contact number and press
.
Use this setting to have old messages automatically
erased from the InBox when memory is low.
8. When finished, select Done.
9. To send a message to your new group, see
•
Select Menu → Messages →
“Sending text messages” on page 31.
Msg Settings → Auto-Erase →
Old InBox Msgs. Older messages are erased as
new messages are received.
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Creating and editing prewritten
messages (QuickText)
Your phone comes with prewritten QuickText, such
as “Please call me,” which you can insert into the
body of a text message. You can edit these messages
and create new ones. Your phone stores up to 40
QuickText messages, with up to 100 characters
per message.
1. Select Menu → Messages →
Msg Settings → Edit QuickText.
2. To create a new pre-written message,
select New Msg.
- or -
To edit an existing pre-written message,
highlight the message and select Edit.
3. Enter or edit the text and press
to select
Done. For help entering text, see Chapter 4,
“Understanding text entry screens” .
Note: You can also save a message you have written
or received as QuickText. See “Setting sending
options” on page 32 or “Reading the message” on
page 36.
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CUSTOMIZING YOUR PHONE
The contents of the Settings menu are as follows.
Silent Mode
Vibrate Only
Display
My Banner
Messaging
Alerts
Accessories
Pwr Backlighting
Vibe then Ring
Lights Only
Normal Sounds
Main Menu View
Color Themes
Wallpaper
Screen Saver
Backlighting
Auto-Hyphen
Language
Signature
Edit QuickText
Callback Number
Text Msg Receipt
Save to Sent
Auto-Erase
Default Text
Voicemail Number
Headset Sounds
Auto-Answer
Com Port Speed*
TTY Device
Keyguard
Phone Info
Platform
Sounds
Ringer Volume
Ringer Type
Business Ringer
Personal Ringer
Roam Ringer
Pwr On/Off Sound
Key Volume
Your Number
SW Version
PRL Version
Factory Config
ESN
SID
Browser Info
Icon Key
Time/Date Format
Contrast
Security
Lock Phone
Limit Calls
New Lock Code
Erase Contacts
Emergency Numbers
Convenience
Airplane Mode
Fast Find
Frequent List
Hold Call
Key Length
Key Sound
1-Touch Dialing
Web Prompt
Call Guard
Alerts
Network
Smart Sound
Minute Alert
Earpiece Volume
Spkrphone Volume
Data/Fax Calls*
Privacy Alert*
Data Setup
Voice Features*
Add Voice Dial
User Name
Erase Voice Dial
Voice Training
Voice Wake-Up
Voice Answer
Expert Mode
Set Phone Line*
Roam/Svc Alert
Roam Option*
Digital/Analog*
Location
*Not available on all phones. Check with Alltel.
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Shortcut to Vibrate Only mode
Silencing all sounds
•
Press and hold
.
Your phone is set to make sounds when you receive
calls, press keys, navigate through menus, and
receive alerts (such as new messages).
Turning sounds back on
•
Select Menu → Settings → Silent Mode →
Normal Sounds.
- or -
You can silence all sounds and set the phone to
vibrate or light up when you receive calls and alerts.
Press and hold
.
Setting the phone to vibrate or light up
1. Select Menu → Settings → Silent Mode.
Choosing ringers
Your Kyocera KX12 phone has pre-programmed
ringers you can choose to use for incoming calls.
2. Choose an option and press
:
– Vibrate Only: The phone vibrates for the
duration of the incoming call or other alert.
appears on the home screen. T2T calls will
sound through the earpiece
1. Select Menu → Settings → Sounds →
Ringer Type.
2. Scroll down the list to hear the different ringers
– Vibe then Ring: The phone vibrates for the
first 10 seconds and then rings for the
remainder of the incoming call alert.
appears on the home screen. T2T calls
will sound through the earpiece.
and press
to select one.
Note: Downloaded ringers are added to the end of
the standard list of ringers.
Assigning business and
personal ringers
– Lights Only: The phone lights up for the
duration of the incoming call or other alert.
appears on the home screen. T2T calls
will sound through the earpiece
You can assign ringers to contacts classified as
Business or Personal in your Contacts directory.
– Normal Sounds: The phone rings for the
incoming call or alert (in effect, returns
phone to a non-silent mode). T2T calls will
sound through the speakerphone.
Note: To classify a contact as Business or Personal,
see “Classifying contacts as Personal or Business”
on page 27.
1. Select Menu → Settings → Sounds.
Note: The phone will ring when it is attached to an
external power source (such as a charger), even if
all sounds have been silenced.
2. Highlight Business Ringer or Personal Ringer
and press
.
3. Select a ringer and press
.
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Using smart sound
Importing ringers
You can set a baseline volume that the phone uses
to automatically adjust the earpiece volume when
there is a change in the amount of noise around
you or the caller’s voice.
You can download additional ringers to your phone
using the mobile PhoneTools for Kyocera software,
if available (sold separately). To purchase this
software and other accessories, visit
1. Select Menu → Settings → Sounds →
Smart Sound → Enabled.
Setting sounds for your phone
Adjusting the ringer volume
You can set your phone to sound tones when you
turn the phone on and off. Sounds will not occur
during an incoming call, if you are on a call, or if a
headset or car kit is attached to your phone.
1. Select Menu → Settings → Sounds →
Ringer Volume.
2. Press
right to increase the volume or left to
decrease the volume and select Save.
Set sound when phone powers on or off
Adjusting speakerphone volume
•
Select Menu → Settings → Sounds →
Pwr On/Off Sound → Enabled.
1. Select Menu → Settings → Sounds →
Spkrphone Volume.
Adjusting volume
You can adjust the earpiece, speakerphone, and
ringer volume as well as key tones.
2. Press
right to increase the volume or left to
decrease the volume and select Save.
Adjusting key tone volume
Adjusting the earpiece volume
You can change the volume of the tones the phone
makes when you press the keys.
To adjust the earpiece volume manually during a
call, press the
key up or down.
1. Select Menu → Settings → Sounds →
To set the earpiece volume:
Key Volume.
1. Select Menu → Settings → Sounds →
2. Press
right to increase the volume, or left
Earpiece Volume.
to decrease the volume and select Save.
2. Press
right to increase the volume or left to
decrease the volume and select Save.
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To stop a reminder alert, press
select Ignore.
to
Setting key length
You can change duration of the tones the phone
makes when you press the keys.
– Disabled turns off message alerts.
1. Select Menu → Settings → Sounds →
Using shortcuts
From the home screen, press and hold
of four directions to access shortcut menus.
Key Length.
in one
2. Choose Normal or Long and press
.
Setting key sound
Up: Access your Contacts Menu
Down: Access Mobile Web
Left: Access Ringers
You can choose the sound the phone makes when
you press the keys.
Right: Access Axcess Apps
1. Select Menu → Settings → Sounds →
Key Sound.
Choosing a different language
Your phone may display alternative languages.
2. Choose Tone, Click, or Off and press
.
1. Select Menu → Settings → Display →
Setting message alerts
You can choose how you want be alerted of incoming
voicemail, pages, or text messages.
Language.
2. Select a language and press
– English
.
1. Select Menu → Settings → Messaging →
Alerts.
– Spanish
2. Select the type of alert and press
: Message
Personalizing the screen
Alert, Page Alert, or Voicemail Alert.
3. Select an option:
Changing your banner
– Vibrate, Beep, Freeway, Game, Bloop,
Winner, and Zilofon sets the phone to vibrate,
beep, or play a tune once when a new
message is received.
– Options with Remind set the phone to notify
you once when a new message is received
and then notify you again every five minutes.
Your personal banner appears on the home screen
above the time and date and can be up to 14
characters long.
1. Select Menu → Settings → Display →
My Banner.
2. Select Edit.
3. Press
to clear the screen.
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4. Enter your new text. See Chapter 4,
of a call and for 7, 15, or 30 seconds after
your last keypress.
“Understanding text entry screens” .
5. Select Save.
Note: The “in call” settings drain the battery
more quickly.
Choosing a menu view
Setting power backlighting
You can change the appearance of your
phone’s menus:
You can set backlighting to remain on when an
external power source, such as the AC adapter,
is used with the phone.
1. Select Menu → Settings → Display →
Main Menu View.
•
Select Menu → Settings → Accessories →
2. Select an option and press
.
Pwr Backlighting → Always On.
– Graphic displays icons of each menu item,
– To disable this feature, select Normal.
with its name at the bottom of the screen.
Note: The battery charges more slowly when
– List displays a list of each menu item.
power backlighting is on.
3. Press
to return to the home screen. The
next time you select Menu, you see the menu
view you selected.
Changing the display contrast
1. Select Menu → Settings → Display →
Contrast.
Adjusting the backlighting
2. Press
left or right to adjust the contrast
Your screen lights up while you are in a call or
when you press a key on the keypad. However, you
can set the duration and brightness of backlighting.
and select Save.
Setting numbers to auto-hyphenate
1. Select Menu → Settings → Display →
Auto-hyphenation, when enabled, automatically
inserts hyphens into your phone numbers to be
consistent with the U.S. dialing plan.
Backlighting → Duration.
2. Select an option and press
:
– 7 seconds, 15 seconds, or 30 seconds turns
backlighting on for 7, 15, or 30 seconds after
your last keypress.
For example, 1-222-333-4444.
•
Select Menu → Settings → Display →
Auto-Hyphen → Enabled.
– 7 sec. & in call, 15 sec. & in call, or 30 sec. &
in call turns backlighting on for the duration
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Selecting a screen saver
Choosing a different time/date format
Screen savers appear on the home screen and are
activated 10 seconds after the last keypress.
Incoming calls and alerts override screen savers.
1. Select Menu → Settings → Display →
Time/Date Format.
2. Highlight an option press
.
1. Select Menu → Settings → Display →
Screen Saver.
Creating a secure environment
2. Highlight a screen saver and press
. The
This section describes all the features involved in
securing your phone and preventing access to
personal information. All security features are
shielded by a four-digit lock code.
image appears.
3. Press
to select Assign.
4. Press
to return to the home screen and
wait 10 seconds to view the selected
screen saver.
Changing your lock code
The lock code is typically 0000 or the last 4 digits
of your mobile phone number.
Note: Downloaded screen savers are added to
the end of the list.
1. Select Menu → Settings → Security.
Selecting wallpaper
2. Enter your four-digit lock code.
Wallpaper appears as background on the
home screen.
3. Select New Lock Code. A message appears:
“Change Code?”
1. Select Menu → Settings → Display →
4. Select Yes and enter a new four-digit code.
Wallpaper.
5. Enter your new lock code again.
2. Highlight a wallpaper design and press
3. Press to select Assign.
.
Locking your phone
When your phone is locked, you can call only
emergency numbers or Alltel’s number. You can
still receive incoming calls, and you can make and
receive Touch2Talk (T2T) calls.
Selecting a color theme
You can select a color theme for the display
background of your phone.
1. Select Menu → Settings → Security.
2. Enter your four-digit lock code.
3. Select Lock Phone.
1. Select Menu → Settings → Display →
Color Themes.
2. Scroll through the options to view the color
themes and press
to select one.
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4. Highlight an option and press
:
Restricting Calls - Limiting calls
– Never does not lock the phone.
You can restrict the calls that can be made from
your phone or incoming calls to only those that
have been saved in your Contacts.
– On power up locks the phone every time you
turn it on.
Note: If you have Limit All setting selected you will
not be able to receive any T2T calls while roaming
or while in your Extended Coverage Area.
– Now locks the phone immediately.
Unlocking the phone
1. From the home screen, press
to
1. Select Menu → Settings → Security.
2. Enter your four-digit lock code.
3. Select Limit Calls.
select Unlock.
2. Enter your four-digit lock code.
Designating emergency numbers
4. Choose an option and press
:
The emergency numbers feature allows you to
specify three personal phone numbers that can be
called when the phone is locked.
– No Limit limits no calls (default setting).
– Limit T2T Out calls only. T2T incoming calls
can still be received and answered.
1. Select Menu → Settings → Security.
2. Enter your four-digit lock code.
3. Select Emergency Numbers.
4. Select an Unassigned slot.
– Limit Voice Out calls only. Voice incoming
calls can still be received and answered.
– Limit Outgoing calls only. Incoming calls can
still be received and answered.
– Limit T2T calls only. Limits both incoming and
outgoing T2T calls.
5. Enter the phone number, including the area
code. Do not enter 1 before the area code.
– Limit Voice calls only. Limits both incoming
and outgoing Voice calls.
6. Select Done.
Notes:
– Limit All limits all incoming and
outgoing calls.
•
You can view these numbers only when they’re
being entered for the first time.
•
To make a call to an emergency number from a
locked phone, you must dial the number
(including area code) exactly as it was stored in
Emergency Numbers.
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Erasing all contacts
Data Settings
You can erase all entries in your Contacts directory.
1. Select Menu → Settings → Security.
2. Enter your four-digit lock code.
3. Select Erase Contacts.
Setting Com port speed
The Com Speed sets the data rate at which your
phone connects to a laptop or personal computer
or at which it sends and receives over-the-air
text messages.
4. Select Yes to erase all contacts. A message
appears: “Erase ALL Contacts?”
Note: Not available on all phones, check with Alltel.
5. Select Yes again to erase all contacts.
1. Select Menu → Settings → Accessories →
Com Port Speed.
Network settings
2. Select the speed: 19.2 kbps, 115.2 kbps
(default), 230.4 kbps, or Other.
Switching between phone lines
Note: There may be a higher charge for making
calls using high-speed data in areas where 1X
service is available. Check with Alltel for details.
Your phone can have two service accounts, or
phone lines, associated with it. Each phone line has
its own phone number. You must first establish a
second phone line with Alltel. Once established, a
second phone number becomes available in the
menu for selection.
Setting the phone to receive data
or faxes
Your phone may be able to receive certain data or
faxes, depending on the system sending the
information. You cannot receive voice or T2T calls
while the phone is in data/fax mode. To receive data
or faxes, you must connect the phone to a laptop or
PC and switch the phone from voice mode to
data/fax mode.
Note: Not available on all phones, check with Alltel.
When you are using one line, you cannot receive
calls from the other. It would be as if the phone
were “off” for that number. Your voicemail,
however, will still take messages. All contacts and
settings are shared for both lines.
1. Select Menu → Settings → Network →
Note: To purchase a data cable call 800-349-4188
(U.S.A. only), 858-882-1410, or visit
Set Phone Line.
2. Select one of the two lines and press
.
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1. Connect the phone to the laptop or PC.
Setting position location
2. Set the Com Port speed.
This setting allows you to share your location
information with network services other than
emergency services (911, 111, 999, 000, etc.) in
markets where service has been implemented.
3. Select Menu → Settings → Network →
Data/Fax Calls.
4. Select an option and press
:
Note: This feature works only when your phone is
in digital mode. You do not have the option of
turning off the locator to emergency services.
– Voice only allows only voice calls.
– Fax, next call or Data, next call sets the phone
to fax mode or data mode for the next
incoming call or the next 10 minutes.
1. Select Menu → Settings → Network →
Location.
– Fax, until off or Data, until off forces the
phone into fax or data mode until the phone
is turned off.
2. Select 911 Only or Location On.
– 911 Only (default) shares your position
information only with emergency services
when you call your 3-digit emergency code
(911, 000, 111, etc.).
Note: You cannot receive voice calls while the
phone is in data/fax mode or if you are on a
T2T call.
– Location On shares your position information
with Alltel’s network in addition to emergency
services.
Connecting to a TTY/TDD device
You can connect the phone to a TTY device for the
hearing impaired.
Note: Enable TTY only when using the phone with a
TTY device.
1. Connect the TTY device to the phone.
2. Enter
your keypad.
from
3. Press
to select TTY.
to select OK to clear the message.
4. Press
5. Highlight an option and press
.
Note: TTY/TDD service may not be available. Check
with Alltel for more information.
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8
USING VOICE RECOGNITION
Voice recognition allows you to make and answer
calls by speaking commands into the phone.
Editing a voice tag
1. Select Menu → Contacts → Voice Dial List.
Note: You cannot use voice recognition to end
2. Highlight the contact you want to edit and
a call; you must press
.
press
.
3. Highlight the phone number and select Options.
Setting up voice dialing
To make or receive calls using voice dialing,
contacts must be saved with associated voice tags.
4. Select Add Voice Dial, Erase Voice Dial, or Edit
Voice Dial.
5. Follow the prompts.
Creating a voice tag for a contact
Calling using voice tags
1. If you haven’t already done so, record a voice
1. Select Menu → Settings →
Voice Features → Add Voice Dial.
tag for the person you wish to call.
2. Follow the voice prompts to record a name for
2. From the home screen, press
. The phone
the contact.
responds: “Say a name” or “Say dial.”
3. Highlight an option and press
:
3. Say the name of the person you want to call.
–
Add New saves a new contact to go with the
4. If the name you said matches a contact in the
Voice Dial List, the phone responds: “Calling
(Name).” Remain silent to make the call, or say
No to cancel.
voice tag.
–
Add to existing adds the voice tag to a
saved contact. Select the contact, highlight
the phone number, and press
to Select.
5. If the phone finds multiple voice tags that sound
like the name you said, you are asked to verify
which name you want to call. Say Yes when you
hear the correct name. Say No when you hear
an incorrect name.
Viewing entries with voice tags
•
Select Menu → Contacts → Voice Dial List.
A list of all contacts with assigned voice
tags appears.
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6. When you are finished with the call, press
. You cannot end the call with a
voice command.
–
Say “Clear” to erase the last digit entered.
The phone responds: “Digit cleared.”
To clear the entire phone number,
say “Clear” again. When the phone prompts
you with “Clear entire phone number?”,
say “Yes” to clear or “No” to cancel.
Erasing all voice tags
1. Select Menu → Settings →
Voice Features → Erase Voice Dial.
–
–
–
Say “Call” to dial the number.
2. Select Yes.
Say “Verify” to hear the set of spoken digits.
3. Select Yes again at the confirmation.
Say “Cancel” to exit voice recognizer and
return to the home screen.
Calling using digit dialing
You can speak the digits of a phone number to
dial it.
–
Speak a digit to enter the next digit. Once
the phone repeats the digit, you can speak
the next digit or pause to hear the prompt.
Note: You cannot speak a string of digits. You must
Using voice features with hands-
free car kits
speak one digit at a time and wait for the prompt.
1. From the home screen, press
. The phone
responds: “Say a name or say Dial.”
You can use voice commands to make a phone call
or to answer the phone if your phone is connected
to a hands-free car kit (sold separately).
2. Say “Dial.” The phone responds:
“Speak a digit.”
To shop for these accessories, visit
www.kyocera-wireless.com/store or call
800-349-4188 (U.S.A. only) or 858-882-1410.
3. Speak the first digit of the phone number you
want to call. Once the phone repeats the digit,
you can speak the next digit.
If you pause, the phone prompts you with the
following five options. After the prompt,
speak an option.
Waking up the phone
If your phone is connected to a hands-free car kit,
you can use a voice command to activate the phone
to make a call.
Note: Voice Wake-up does not work with Keygaurd
active. To disable Keygaurd, see “Locking your
phone” on page 44.
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To activate the Voice Wake-up setting:
To activate the Voice Answer setting:
•
Select Menu → Settings →
Voice Features → Voice Wake-Up →
With accessory.
1. Select Menu → Settings →
Voice Features → Voice Answer → Enabled.
2. Select Menu → Settings → Silent Mode →
To wake up the phone:
Normal Sounds.
1. Say Wake Up and listen for a tone.
2. Say Wake Up again until you hear two tones.
To answer a call:
When you receive an incoming call, the phone
responds: “Incoming call, answer?” or “Incoming
roam call, answer?” If the caller is recognized as a
saved contact entry, then the phone says “Incoming
call from (Name), answer?”
If the phone does not recognize your “Wake up”
command, see “Training voice recognition” on
page 51.
Answering the phone
•
Say Yes or press any key except
Ignoring an incoming call
To ignore an incoming call, do one of the following:
.
You can set the hands-free car kit to either (1) answer
automatically or (2) answer using a
voice command.
•
•
Say No and press
to silence the alert.
Answering automatically
Remain silent. The voice alert repeats twice
and the phone rings once, then returns to the
home screen.
•
Select Menu → Settings → Accessories →
Auto-Answer → After 5 seconds.
Answering using voice commands
Using Expert Mode
If Auto-Answer is turned off, you can use a voice
command to answer an incoming call using the
installed Kyocera hands-free car kit.
Expert Mode allows you to use voice recognition at
a faster pace by reducing the number of voice
instructions and replacing them with tones.
Simply speak a command after the tone.
To turn off Auto-Answer:
•
Select Menu → Settings → Accessories →
•
Select Menu → Settings → Voice Features→
Auto-Answer → Disabled.
Expert Mode → Expert.
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Training voice recognition
If your phone is having trouble recognizing your
voice, you can train it with commands, such as Yes,
No, and Wake up.
1. Select Menu → Settings → Voice Features.
2. Select Voice Training.
3. Read the message and select
to continue
or Cancel to return to the previous screen.
4. Select Train All or the item you want to train.
5. Follow the prompts for each word until training
is complete.
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9
USING AXCESS APPS
About Axcess Apps
Your Kyocera phone has the added ability to
download and manage applications through the
Downloading an application
1. From the home screen, select Menu →
Axcess Apps
TM
Axcess Apps menus.
- or -
Axcess Apps brings you the full range of
applications and services you have come to expect
from the Internet: Email, games, relevant news,
and much more.
press and hold
right.
2. The Axcess Apps menu contains Axcess
Shop (indicated by a shopping cart icon).
Axcess Shop is your link to
downloading applications.
For more information
Press
to select Axcess Shop.
For more information about Axcess Apps
capabilities and application pricing,
contact Alltel.
When a connection to the server is made, the
Axcess Shop menu appears with a list of
application types to choose from.
How does Axcess Apps work?
3. Select an application type.
You connect to the server, download applications,
and then manage them as you like. When you
choose an application, you have the option of
choosing a demo, various limited use options, or
the full version—all varying in price. If you
choose a demo, Axcess Apps lets you know when
it has expired. If you choose a priced version, the
amount is added to your phone bill. The Axcess
Shop also lets you know if you’re running out of
memory. At that point, you can either disable an
application or remove it completely.
A full list of applications of the type you
selected appears. New apps are indicated by
an arrow on the left.
Note: Long titles scroll left as you
highlight them.
4. Select an application. A list of usages appears.
There may be one or more usages available.
The costs are specified for each.
5. Select a usage. You are then prompted by a
message asking you to confirm your choice.
6. Select Yes to confirm. The application is
Once applications are loaded, you can update to
newer versions as they become available.
downloaded to your phone.
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Note: Download times vary.
Removing an application
7. To open the application now, select Yes. If you
choose No, you return to the Axcess Apps
menu, where you see a link to your
new application.
Important: If you remove an application, it is
removed completely from your phone. If you want
to use it again, you must pay for it again. If you
want to free up space on your phone, we
recommend you disable the application
(see next section).
Note: Your connection to the application
server automatically ends after 30 seconds,
unless you connect again to download more
apps. If you want to end the connection
manually, press the End/Power key on
your phone.
1. Select Menu → Axcess Apps → Settings →
Manage Apps.
2. Select the application and then select Remove.
3. Select Yes to confirm your choice.
Opening an application
Disabling an application
Downloaded applications are stored under the
Axcess Apps menu. Each application comes with
its own unique icon, to help you identify it easily.
If you are running out of memory and would like
to download more applications, but do not want
to completely remove those you have paid for, you
can simply disable them. This means you have to
re-download an application in order to use it
again, but don’t have to pay for it again.
1. Select Menu → Axcess Apps.
Note: The Axcess Apps icon always remains at
the top of this menu. Downloaded
applications are listed after.
1. Select Menu → Axcess Apps → Settings→
2. Highlight and select the icon for the
Manage Apps.
application you want to open.
2. Select the application and then select
Lock App.
Viewing application details
3. Select Yes to confirm your choice.
You can get information about the size of an
application and how many uses it has left before it
runs out.
Note: The app is still listed in the Axcess Apps
menu. The icon looks like an empty box.
1. Select Menu → Axcess Apps→ Settings→
Manage Apps.
2. Select the application you want details for.
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Checking available memory
The amount of available memory depends on the
number of applications you downloaded.
•
Select Menu → Axcess Apps → Settings→
Manage Apps.
System Info is highlighted. The amount
of memory left is shown at the bottom of
the screen.
–
For more detailed memory information,
select System Info.
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10 USING MEDIA GALLERY
The media gallery stores and displays all the image
and sound files in the phone.
3. Highlight an image and select Options.
Note: Options vary according to menu selection.
4. Highlight an option and press
:
Accessing files
1. Select Menu → Media Gallery.
–
Erase the image (image must not
be locked).
2. Highlight an option and press
:
–
Assign an image as a caller ID, wallpaper,
–
Images displays a list of categories that
or screen saver.
contain preloaded, downloaded, saved, or
created files, such as wallpapers, screen
savers, or caller IDs.
–
–
–
Rename an image.
Details gives you the file size of the image.
Erase All erases all stored images
(images must not be locked).
–
Sounds displays a list of categories that
contain saved or downloaded sounds,
such as ringers and voice memos.
5. Select
or
when done.
Browsing sounds
The Sounds menu allows you to view and listen to
all sound files stored on your phone.
Browsing images
The Images menu allows you to assign your files to
various applications.
1. Select Menu → Media Gallery → Sounds.
1. Select Menu → Media Gallery → Images.
2. Highlight an option and press
:
2. Highlight an option and press
:
–
Saved Sounds contains sounds saved on
–
–
–
Saved Images displays available images.
your phone.
Wallpapers displays wallpaper selections.
–
–
Ringers contains ringers saved on your phone.
Screen Savers displays available
Voice Memos contains recorded
screen savers.
voice memos.
–
–
Caller IDs displays pictures and images that
can be assigned to saved contacts.
3. Highlight a sound file and select Options.
Doodles displays files created with Doodler.
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4. Highlight an option and press
:
–
–
–
–
–
Erase the sound.
Assign a sound as a ringer.
Rename a ringer.
Details gives you the file size of the sound.
Erase All stored sounds.
5. Select
or
when done.
Creating free space
If your phone does not have enough memory to
store a file, a dialog appears and asks you if you
want to create space.
•
Select Yes to display the file browser
(categories) with the memory needed and
available memory.
•
Select No to return to the previous screen.
No files are saved or downloaded.
The actions are limited to the following:
–
Erase the selected file (you cannot erase
locked files).
–
Done re-attempts the download or save.
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11 USING TOOLS
Naming a saved voice memo
1. Select Menu → Tools →
Voice Memo
The Voice Memo tool allows you to record and play
back audio memos.
Voice Memo → Recorded Memos.
2. Highlight the memo and select Options.
Recording a voice memo
1. Select Menu → Tools →
3. Select Rename.
4. Press and hold
to clear the default name.
Voice Memo → Record New.
5. Use the keypad to enter a name for the memo.
6. Select Save.
2. Say your memo and press to
select Stop.
3. Select Save to save your memo.
Note: If an incoming call is received while you’re
recording a memo, the memo is saved and the
incoming call screen appears.
Erasing a saved voice memo
1. Select Menu → Tools →
Voice Memo → Recorded Memos.
2. Highlight the memo and select Options.
3. Select Erase. The prompt “Erase file?” appears.
4. Select Yes or No.
Playing or reviewing a voice memo
1. Select Menu → Tools →
Voice Memo → Recorded Memos.
2. Highlight the voice memo to review and
Scheduler
The Scheduler allows you to schedule events and
set reminder alerts.
select Play.
You can pause, stop, or continue to play the
memo. Press
right and left to select a
function and press
to perform it:
Pause
Stop=
Play=
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7. Press
to set a reminder of the event.
Creating an event
1. Select Menu → Tools →
–
Select an option and press
.
Scheduler → Add New Event.
8. Press
–
to set the reminder sound.
2. Enter a name for the event and press
down.
Select an option and press
.
For help entering text, see page 23.
9. Press
to select a Silent Mode setting
3. Select Options, classify the type of event, and
then press : Meeting, Phone Call, Birthday,
Anniversary, Vacation, Medical, or Other.
–
Select No or During Event and press
10. Press to select whether or not this is a
recurring event.
.
4. Press
to change the date of the event (the
–
Select an option and press
: No, Daily,
current date is the default date of the event).
Weekly, Monthly, or Annually.
–
–
–
Press
left or right to move between the
11. Select Save.
month, day, and year fields.
Press
day, or year.
up or down to change the month,
Editing, erasing, or sending an event
1. Select Menu → Tools →
Press
to save your changes.
Scheduler → View Month.
5. Press
to set the time of the event.
2. Press
up, down, left or right to highlight
the day with the event to view, edit, or erase.
–
–
–
Press
left or right to move between the
hour, minute, and AM/PM fields.
3. Press
and press
4. Press
up or down to highlight the event
.
Press
minute, or AM/PM.
Press to save your changes.
up or down to change the hour,
to select Options.
5. Select Edit, Erase, or Send and press
.
6. Press
to set the duration of the event.
–
–
–
For more information about editing the
event, see “Scheduler” on page 57.
–
–
–
Press left or right to move between the
hour and minute fields.
Press up or down to change the hour
and minute.
Press to save your changes.
To erase the event, highlight Erase and
press
. Press
to confirm.
For more information about sending the
event, see “Sending and Receiving Text
Messages” on page 31.
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Using Tools
Setting the QuickAlarm
1. Select Menu → Tools → Alarm Clock.
2. Highlight QuickAlarm and select Set.
Alarm Clock
You can set up to four alerts with your phone’s
three alarm clocks and one quick alarm.
3. Select an option and press
minutes (default), 30 minutes, or 60 minutes.
A message appears telling you the QuickAlarm
is On.
: 5 minutes, 15
Note: The alert occurs only if the phone is on.
Setting an alarm clock
1. Select Menu → Tools → Alarm Clock.
2. Highlight one of the alarms and select Set.
4. When the alarm rings, select Off to turn off the
alarm or Reset to set the QuickAlarm again.
3. Use the phone keypad to enter numbers and
to switch between AM and PM.
Tip Calculator
The Tip Calculator helps you calculate how much
tip to include with a bill.
–
–
Press
left or right to move between
hours, minutes, and AM/PM fields.
Press
up or down to change the hours,
1. Select Menu → Tools → Tip Calculator.
2. Enter the amount of your bill.
3. Select Next.
minutes, and AM/PM options.
4. Press
5. Select Options to set the alarm sound.
6. Highlight an option and press
7. Select Options to set the recurring time.
8. Highlight an option and press
9. Enter a note for the alarm and press
10. Press to select Save and set
the alarm(s).
to set the time of the alarm.
4. Select the amount you want to include as a tip
(10%, 15%, 18%, 20%, Other) and press
Your total bill appears, including tip.
.
.
.
5. To split the bill, press
to select Split.
.
6. Press to clear the default of 2 guests.
7. Enter the number of guests and press
select Next. The amount each guest pays is
calculated.
to
11. When the alarm rings, select Off to turn off the
alarm or Snooze to silence the alarm for
10 minutes.
8. Select Done.
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–
Press
up or down to set the hours,
Calculator
minutes, and seconds or press the numbers
on the keypad.
Use the calculator for basic mathematical equations.
1. Select Menu → Tools → Calculator.
2. Use the keypad to enter numbers.
3. Select Start to begin the countdown.
Select Stop to pause the countdown.
Select Reset to clear the timer.
3. Use
to select mathematical operations:
Left x (multiply) Up
+ (add)
4. Select Sound to set the alarm sound and
press
.
Right ÷ (divide)
4. Press
Example: Enter 5, press
enter 2, then press
Down - (subtract)
5. Press
or
to silence the alarm.
to calculate the result.
left to select X,
to obtain the result of 10.
Stopwatch
1. Select Menu → Tools → Stopwatch.
5. Press
- or -
to return to the home screen.
2. Select Start to begin counting.
Select Stop to stop counting.
Press
to clear the screen.
Select Reset to clear the counter.
Options
World Clock
World Clock may not be available on your phone.
Check with Alltel for availability.
Adds displayed digit to the value stored
in memory.
M+
Displays currently stored value on
screen.
MR
MC
The World Clock lets you check times in cities
around the world in relation to local time.
Clears value currently stored in memory.
1. Select Menu → Tools → World Clock.
The World Clock menu is displayed. Your local
time and date is on the first line, followed by
your selected world city and that city’s time
and date.
Timer
This timer counts down for a specified
amount of time. It beeps when that amount
of time has elapsed.
2. Press
up or down to view other cities on
1. Select Menu → Tools → Timer.
the same time or left and right to view other
cities on different times.
2. Select Set.
–
Press
to move the cursor left or right.
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Using Tools
3. Press
to view the details of your selection.
c. Countries beginning with A are displayed,
like Afghanistan, Algeria, and Australia.
- or -
Use
to move through the list, then press
to
From the World Clock menu, you can also select
Search City Name or Search Country to search for
a city.
select a country.
Flashlight
The flashlight is located on the top-right corner of
your phone.
1. Menu → Tools → World Clock
2. Press
to select Options.
3. Select your type of search.
You can turn on the flashlight in two ways:
–
–
Press
Press
to search by Search City Name.
down, then press to
•
From the home screen, press and
hold
. The flashlight remains on until you
Search Country.
release the key.
4. If you search by City, the Find City screen
- or -
is displayed.
•
Select Menu → Tools → Flashlight →
Turn On.
a. Use your number keys (2-9) to enter the
letter(s) by which you want to search. For
example, press 2 once to enter the letter A.
The flashlight remains on for 15 minutes.
To turn it off, select Menu → Tools →
Flashlight → Turn Off.
b. Press Select.
c. Cities beginning with A are displayed, like
Anchorage, Athens, and Atlanta.
Games
The games may not be available on your phone.
Check with Alltel for availability.
d. Use
press
to move through the list, then
to select a city.
5. If you search by Country, the Find Country
If you receive an incoming call alert while you are
playing a game, the game is paused and exited. You
can return to play once the call alert ends. Games
do not remain paused if the phone is turned off or
loses power.
screen is displayed.
a. Use your number keys (2-9) to enter the
letter(s) by which you want to search. For
example, press 2 once to enter the letter A.
b. Press Select.
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To Navigate: Use the following keys to doodle.
Doodler
You can create and save graphics on your phone.
To:
Use:
Select Options
1. Select Menu → Tools → Doodler.
2. Press
.
Clear screen
3. Select New Doodle to open the drawing screen
The cursor is located in the middle of
the screen.
Shortcut to Tools
4. Select Options to choose the Colors, Tools,
Draw, erase, or move cursor/
shape UP
up
Lines, or Shape you want to use.
5. Use keys 1–9 or
to move
Draw, erase, or move cursor/
shape DOWN
Draw, erase, or move cursor/
shape LEFT
Draw, erase, or move cursor/
shape RIGHT
down
left
the cursor around the screen
as indicated.
6. When finished, select
Options → Save. The image
is saved to Media Gallery.
right
Return cursor to center
To move the cursor away from the drawing:
1. Select Options → Colors and Tools.
Previous screen
2. Select
then Done.
3. Press a number key to move the cursor.
To erase part of a drawing:
1. Select Options → Colors and Tools.
2. Select
then Done.
3. Press a number key to move the eraser.
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Using Tools
Saving a doodle
It is a good idea to save the doodle while you are
working on it. If you receive a call while creating an
unsaved doodle, it will be lost.
•
Select Options → Save. The image will be
saved in Menu → Media Gallery →
Images → Doodles.
Resuming a doodle
To return to another saved doodle:
•
Select Menu → Tools → Doodler →
Resume Doodle.
- or -
Select Menu→ Media Gallery → Images →
Doodles.
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12 CONNECTING TO THE INTERNET
–
–
A
appears in a secure session.
An underline and an arrow indicate that
there is more text. Press down to view
to return to the
Using the Mobile Web
You can use your phone to browse the Internet if
you have obtained phone Internet services from
Alltel and if over-the-air Internet access is available
in your area.
more text. Press
previous screen.
4. When you have finished using the Internet,
press to exit the browser.
Note: You cannot receive incoming calls while you
are using the Mobile Web.
Using the Web menu options
Starting Mobile Web
1. Select Menu → Mobile Web.
- or -
The following options may appear on your screen:
•
•
•
Home returns you to the main Mobile Web
window, or home page.
press and hold
down.
Mark Site saves the current location as a
bookmark for easy access.
A message about airtime fees appears every
time you start the browser.
Setup gives you options for changing how
To cancel the message, see “Changing the Web
prompt” on page 65. For more information
about how airtime is charged, contact Alltel.
information is displayed.
–
–
Show URL displays the entire URL.
About Openwave displays information
2. Press
to continue.
about your Mobile Web version.
If this is the first time you have connected to the
Internet, a message informs you that security is
not yet enabled for your Mobile Web.
–
–
Encryption should not be used unless you
are instructed to do so by Alltel.
UP.Link selects a different browser server.
You can use this option if you have more
than one Mobile Web account.
3. Press
to select Yes to enable security.
When you are connected, a browser home page
appears. It has a list of bookmarks and some
Web menu options at the bottom of the screen.
–
Restart restarts the Mobile Web.
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Connecting to the Internet
Checking Browser alerts
Changing the Web prompt
Alerts received from a Web site are sent to your
1. Select Menu → Settings → Convenience →
Net Alerts inbox.
Web Prompt.
1. Select Menu → Messages → Browser Alerts.
2. Highlight an option and press to select it:
This action launches the browser inbox.
–
At Start confirms that airtime fees will be
2. Select Browser Alerts. This action launches the
applied when you use the browser.
browser inbox.
–
–
At End verifies you want to exit the browser.
3. Press
to accept browser fees.
Both prompts you when you start the
4. Select an alert and follow the prompts.
browser and exit the browser.
–
No Prompts does not use any prompts.
Searching for a Web site
How you search for a Web site depends on Alltel.
For more information, contact Alltel.
Bookmarking a Web site
1. Go to the site you would like to bookmark.
2. Select Mark Site from the bottom of the screen.
Going to a bookmarked site
1. Select Menu → Mobile Web. If you see a
message prompt, press
to continue.
2. From your Web home page, highlight
Bookmarks. A list of bookmarks appears.
3. Enter the number corresponding to the
bookmark you want and press
.
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13 CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY
Kyocera Wireless Corp. (“KYOCERA”) offers you a
limited warranty that the enclosed product or
products (the “Product”) will be free from
defects in material and workmanship for a period
that expires one year from the date of sale of the
Product to you, provided that you are the original
end-user purchaser of the Product and provided
that your purchase was made from an authorized
supplier. Transfer or resale of a Product will
automatically terminate warranty coverage with
respect to that Product. This limited warranty is
not transferable to any third party, including but
not limited to any subsequent purchaser or owner
of the Product.
After the one year warranty period, you must pay
all shipping, parts and labor charges.
This limited warranty does not cover and is void
with respect to the following: (i) any Product
which has been improperly installed, repaired,
maintained or modified; (ii) any Product which
has been subjected to misuse (including any
Product used in conjunction with hardware
electrically or mechanically incompatible or used
with accessories not approved by KYOCERA),
abuse, accident, physical damage, abnormal
operation, improper handling, neglect, exposure
to fire, water or excessive moisture or dampness
or extreme changes in climate or temperature;
(iii) any Product operated outside published
maximum ratings; (iv) cosmetic damage; (v) any
Product on which warranty stickers or Product
serial numbers have been removed, altered, or
rendered illegible; (vi) cost of installation,
removal or reinstallation; (vii) signal reception
problems (unless caused by defects in material
and workmanship); (viii) damage the result of
fire, flood, acts of God or other acts which are not
the fault of KYOCERA and which the Product is not
specified to tolerate, including damage caused by
mishandling, shipping and blown fuses; (ix)
consumables (such as fuses); or (x) any Product
which has been opened, repaired, modified or
altered by anyone other than KYOCERA or a
KYOCERA authorized service center.
KYOCERA shall, at its sole and absolute discretion,
either repair or replace a Product (which unit
may use refurbished parts of similar quality and
functionality) if found by KYOCERA to be defective
in material or workmanship, or if KYOCERA
determines that it is unable to repair or replace
such Product, KYOCERA shall refund the purchase
price for such Product, provided that the subject
Product (i) is returned, with transportation
prepaid, to a KYOCERA authorized service center
within the one year warranty period, and (ii) is
accompanied by a proof of purchase in the form
of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which
evidences that the subject Product is within the
one year warranty period (“Proof of Purchase”).
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Consumer Limited Warranty
USE ONLY KYOCERA APPROVED ACCESSORIES
WITH KYOCERA PHONES. USE OF ANY
UNAUTHORIZED ACCESSORIES MAY BE
DANGEROUS AND WILL INVALIDATE THE PHONE
WARRANTY IF SAID ACCESSORIES CAUSE
DAMAGE OR A DEFECT TO THE PHONE.
THE PRODUCTS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED
TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR AGAINST
INFRINGEMENT OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR
CONDITION ARISING OUT OF TRADE USAGE OR
OUT OF A COURSE OF DEALING OR COURSE OF
PERFORMANCE. NO DEALER, DISTRIBUTOR,
AGENT OR EMPLOYEE IS AUTHORIZED TO MAKE
ANY MODIFICATION OR ADDITION TO THIS
WARRANTY.
KYOCERA SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS LIABILITY
FOR ANY AND ALL DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL,
GENERAL, PUNITIVE, EXEMPLARY, AGGRAVATED,
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES,
EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF,
WHETHER FORESEEABLE OR UNFORESEEABLE
OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING BUT
NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS,
UNANTICIPATED BENEFITS OR REVENUE,
ANTICIPATED PROFITS ARISING OUT OF USE OF
OR INABILITY TO USE ANY PRODUCT (FOR
EXAMPLE, WASTED AIRTIME CHARGES DUE TO
THE MALFUNCTION OF A PRODUCT) OR
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damages,
or allow limitations on how long an implied
warranty lasts, so the above limitations or
exclusions may not apply to you.
This limited warranty gives you specific legal
rights, and you may also have other rights which
vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.
CONTRIBUTION OR INDEMNITY IN RESPECT OF
ANY CLAIM RELATED TO A PRODUCT.
For warranty service information, please call the
following telephone number from anywhere in the
continental United States and Canada: 1-800-349-
4478 or 858-882-1401; or contact KYOCERA at
the following address: 10300 Campus Point Drive,
San Diego, California, 92121-1582, USA,
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF A DEFECTIVE
PRODUCT OR REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE
RELATING TO A DEFECTIVE PRODUCT, AS
PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY, ARE YOUR
SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES FOR BREACH
OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY, AND SUBJECT TO
THIS WARRANTY, THE PRODUCTS ARE
APPROVED AND ACCEPTED BY YOU “AS IS”.
KYOCERA MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES,
REPRESENTATIONS OR CONDITIONS OF ANY
KIND, ORAL OR VERBAL, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, WITH RESPECT TO
Attention: Technical Support.
DO NOT RETURN YOUR PRODUCTS TO THE
ABOVE ADDRESS. Please call or write for the
location of the Kyocera Wireless Corp. authorized
service center nearest you and for procedures for
obtaining warranty service.
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INDEX
Numerics
1-touch dialing, 19
D
I
data/fax setup, 46
digital mode, 6, 22
display contrast, 43
Doodler, 62
downloading
application, 52
icons, 6
contacts, 28
A
messages, 35
alarm clock, 6, 59
alerts
recent calls, 18
InBox, 36
for messages, 42
for missed calls, 17
minute alert, 21
roaming, 21
K
E
keyguard, 20
keypad, locking, 20
emergency
calls, 20
analog mode, 6, 22
auto-hyphenation, 43
Axcess Apps, 52
L
emergency mode, 20
exit emergency mode, 20
position location, 6, 47
language, 42
lights
lights-only mode, 6, 40
B
erasing
banner, 42
battery, 1
blocking outgoing calls, 45
bookmarks, 65
Limit Calls, 45
limiting calls, 45
lock code, 44
locking
all contacts, 46
contact entries, 28
phone numbers, 29
text messages, 36
keypad, 20
phone, 44
C
expert mode, 50
calculator, 60
callback number, 32
calls
F
M
fast find, 30
fax mode, 46
finding contact information, 29
frequent contacts, 29
memory, 54
answering, 15
creating free space, 56
saving, 36
ending, 15
missed, 17
menu view, 43
tracking, 21
G
games
N
Choosing ringers, 40
color themes, 44
com port speed, 46
contacts directory, 26
contrast, 43
Network settings, 22
Digital/Analog, 22
number mode, 23
Doodler, 62
downloading, 52
H
O
hands-free car kit
answering using voice, 50
hard pause, 27
OutBox, 35
countdown timer, 60
P
phone numbers
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Index
T
erasing, 29
wallpaper, 44, 55
Warranty, 66
Web apps, downloading, 52
Web Browser, 64
World Clock, 60
text entry, 23
verifying your own, 4
phone, unlocking, 44
position location, 6, 47
quick reference, 25
text messages, 31
time format, 44
timer, 60
timing calls, 21
tip calculator, 59
Touch2Talk (T2T), 7
call types, 8
placing calls, 8
receiving calls, 9
TTY/TDD, 47
Q
QuickAlarm, 59
QuickText, 32, 38
R
resetting the phone, v
ringers
business and personal, 40
for contacts, 27
for roaming calls, 22
general, 40
silencing, 4
volume, 41
U
unlocking the phone, 45
V
vCard, 28
roaming, 6, 21
alerts, 21
vibrate, 6, 40
voice answer, 50
voice dialing, 48
voice memo, 55
erasing, 57
ringer, 22
S
scheduler, 57
screen contrast, 43
screen icons, 6, 23, 35, 40
screen savers, 44, 55
secret contacts, 18, 29
security, 44
naming, 57
recording, 57
voicemail, 19
setting up, 4
volume
sent messages, 34
shortcuts, 42
earpiece, 7, 16, 41
key beep, 41
ringer, 41
silent mode, 6, 40
smart sound, 41
smiley mode, 24
speakerphone, 16
speed dialing, 18, 29
stopwatch, 60
speakerphone, 7
W
walkie-talkie (T2T)
call types, 8
placing calls, 8
receiving calls, 9
symbol mode, 24
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