82-N8271-1EN.book Page i Wednesday, September 14, 2005 2:53 PM User Guide for the Kyocera KX9a Phone This manual is based on the production version of the Kyocera KX9 phone. Software changes may have occurred after this printing. Kyocera reserves the right to make changes in technical and product specifications without prior notice. The products and equipment described in this documentation are manufactured under license from QUALCOMM Incorporated under one or more of the following U.S.
82-N8271-1EN.book Page ii Wednesday, September 14, 2005 2:53 PM 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.
82-N8271-1EN.book Page iii Wednesday, September 14, 2005 2:53 PM Caution 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. Optimize your phone’s performance Use the guidelines on page 2 to learn how to optimize the performance and life of your phone and battery.
82-N8271-1EN.book Page iv Wednesday, September 14, 2005 2:53 PM Use with care Use only in normal position (to ear). Avoid dropping, hitting, bending, or sitting on the phone. 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.
82-N8271-1EN.book Page v Wednesday, September 14, 2005 2:53 PM TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Getting Started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Creating a secure environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Network settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Setting position location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Installing the battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Getting to know your phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 2 Making and Answering Calls . . . .
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2-N8271-1EN.book Page 1 Wednesday, September 14, 2005 2:53 PM 1 GETTING STARTED Installing the battery Charging the battery Your Kyocera KX9a phone comes with a removable lithium ion (LiIon) battery. Fully You must have at least a partial charge in the battery to make or receive calls. To charge the battery: 1. Connect the AC adapter to the jack on the bottom of the phone. 2. Plug the adapter into a wall outlet.
82-N8271-1EN.book Page 2 Wednesday, September 14, 2005 2:53 PM Caring for the battery Performing basic functions General safety guidelines Turn the phone on and off: Press and hold • Do not take apart, puncture, or short-circuit the battery. • If you have not used the battery for more than a month, recharge it before using your phone. • Avoid exposing the battery to extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, or high humidity. • Never dispose of any battery in or near a fire. It could explode.
82-N8271-1EN.book Page 3 Wednesday, September 14, 2005 2:53 PM Getting to know your phone 1 Home screen. 2 Left softkey accesses menus and functions. 3 Send/Talk key starts or answers calls. Press once to display the Recent Calls list and twice to redial the last dialed number. 4 Speakerphone key activates the speakerphone and answers incoming calls. 5 Keypad for entering numbers, letters, or symbols. 6 * Shift key changes the text mode in text entry.
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82-N8271-1EN.book Page 5 Wednesday, September 14, 2005 2:53 PM Understanding screen icons These icons may appear on your phone’s home screen. The phone is operating in IS2000 (1X) digital mode. The phone is operating in IS95 digital mode. The phone is receiving a signal. You can make and receive calls. Fewer bars indicate a weaker signal. A call is in progress. The phone is not receiving a signal. You cannot make or receive calls. The phone is roaming outside of its home service area.
82-N8271-1EN.book Page 6 Wednesday, September 14, 2005 2:53 PM 2 MAKING AND ANSWERING CALLS Making a call Make sure you are in an area where a signal can be 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. Open the flip. 2. Enter the phone number and press . 3. Press to end the call or close the flip. Redialing a number • Press twice to redial the last number called.
82-N8271-1EN.book Page 7 Wednesday, September 14, 2005 2:53 PM Adjusting the volume during a call • To adjust the earpiece volume during a call, press or up or down. Using the speakerphone Your Kyocera KX9a phone has a built-in speakerphone that you can use during a call when the flip is open. 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. 1. Open the flip. 2.
82-N8271-1EN.book Page 8 Wednesday, September 14, 2005 2:53 PM Dealing with missed calls When you have missed a call, “Missed Call” appears on your screen unless the caller leaves a voicemail. • To clear the screen, open the flip and press to select OK. • To view details of the call, press to select Calls. Highlight the missed call number and press to select Details. • To return the call, highlight the number and press .
82-N8271-1EN.book Page 9 Wednesday, September 14, 2005 2:53 PM Using speed dialing To call a contact that has a speed dial location: • From the home screen, enter the one- or twodigit speed dialing location and press . 1-Touch dialing 1-Touch dialing is the fastest way to call a saved contact. Note: You must (1) enable 1-Touch dialing on your phone and (2) have a speed dial location assigned to a contact. Enabling 1-Touch dialing • Select Menu → Settings → Convenience → 1-Touch Dialing → Enabled.
82-N8271-1EN.book Page 10 Wednesday, September 14, 2005 2:53 PM • Dial your 3-digit emergency code and press . You can call the code even if your phone is locked, has no balance, or your account 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.
82-N8271-1EN.book Page 11 Wednesday, September 14, 2005 2:53 PM Timing your calls Setting Call Guard You can set your phone to beep 10 seconds before each minute passes when you are on a call. • Select Menu → Settings → Sounds → Minute Alert → Enabled. You can set the phone to warn you before you answer or place a call while roaming. • Select Menu → Settings → Convenience → Call Guard → Call Prompt. – The phone now emits a distinctive roam ring to indicate when you are roaming during calls.
82-N8271-1EN.book Page 12 Wednesday, September 14, 2005 2:53 PM 3 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 2. 3. 4. 5. 12 number you want to save, including the area code. Press to select Save. Press to select Save New Contact.
82-N8271-1EN.book Page 13 Wednesday, September 14, 2005 2:53 PM Assigning number types 5. Scroll down the list to hear the different ringers and press to select one. Assigning pictures 1. Press to select Contacts. 2. Highlight a contact and press . 3. Highlight the contact name and press select Options. to 4. Select Picture → Assign Picture → Images. 5. Select Saved Images or Caller IDs. 6. Scroll through the list to view your options and press to assign it to your contact.
82-N8271-1EN.book Page 14 Wednesday, September 14, 2005 2:53 PM Editing a contact Customizing a phone number 1. Press 1. Press to select Contacts. 2. Highlight a contact and press . 3. Highlight the contact name or number and press to select Edit. 4. Enter your changes and press to select Save. 4. 5. to select Contacts. 2. Highlight the contact to erase and press . 3. Select Options. 4. Highlight Erase Contact and press 5. Press . to confirm.
82-N8271-1EN.book Page 15 Wednesday, September 14, 2005 2:53 PM Finding contact information To find a phone number or contact, you can (1) check the Frequent list, (2) search the Contacts directory, or (3) use Fast Find. Checking the Frequent List From the home screen, 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.
82-N8271-1EN.book Page 16 Wednesday, September 14, 2005 2:53 PM 4 ENTERING LETTERS, NUMBERS, AND SYMBOLS You can enter letters, numbers, and symbols in contacts, text messages, and your banner. Understanding text entry screens The current text entry mode (and capitalization setting, when applicable) are indicated by icons. characters remaining capitalization setting text entry fields text entry mode Note: The mode you start in depends on the task you are doing.
82-N8271-1EN.book Page 17 Wednesday, September 14, 2005 2:53 PM 1. For each letter of the word you want, press the Switching default text entry modes key once. For example, to enter the word “any” press → → . 2. If the word doesn’t match what you want, press to look at other word matches. 3. When you see the word you want, press . 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.
82-N8271-1EN.book Page 18 Wednesday, September 14, 2005 2:53 PM 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 16. Enter a number Use mode and press a key once to enter its number. For more options, see page 16. Enter a symbol Press Enter a smiley Use mode and press a key once to enter its number.
82-N8271-1EN.book Page 19 Wednesday, September 14, 2005 2:53 PM 5 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 9. Important: The features and menus described in this chapter may vary depending on services available in your area. Check with Verizon Wireless for details and possible usage charges.
82-N8271-1EN.book Page 20 Wednesday, September 14, 2005 2:53 PM 2. Select an option and press . – Insert Picture: Select from a list of images. Highlight an option and press to Select. – Insert Sound: Select from a list of images. Highlight an option and press to Select. – Insert QuickText: Scroll through the list of options and press to select one. – Add Symbol: Scroll through the list and press the corresponding number key to select it.
82-N8271-1EN.book Page 21 Wednesday, September 14, 2005 2:53 PM To create a signature: 1. Select Menu → Settings → Messaging → Signature. 2. Enter your signature in the text field. 3. Select OK to save the setting. Note: The characters in the signature are included in the total character count of the message. See the note under step 5 in “Creating a text message” on page 19. When you start a message, the maximum character limit appears once you are in the message entry field.
82-N8271-1EN.book Page 22 Wednesday, September 14, 2005 2:53 PM To view successfully sent messages: 1. Select Menu → Messaging → Sent. 2. Press up or down through the list of messages. One of the following symbols appears next to each message: The scheduled message will be sent at the scheduled time. You cannot cancel delivery of the message. The scheduled message has been sent and will be delivered as scheduled. You cannot cancel delivery of the message. The message has been received.
82-N8271-1EN.book Page 23 Wednesday, September 14, 2005 2:53 PM Options for the message: Erasing single messages – Erase the message. – Lock Msg to protect the message from being accidentally deleted. – Forward the message. – Reply with Copy to reply to the message with a copy of the original attached. – Save Message to save the message. – 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.
82-N8271-1EN.book Page 24 Wednesday, September 14, 2005 2:53 PM Creating group lists You can create and save a list of multiple recipients. Your Kyocera KX9a phone stores five group lists with up to 10 recipients per list. 1. Select Menu → Messaging → Group Lists → Create New. 2. Enter a name for the list. For help entering text, see page 16. 3. Select Next. 4. To enter the first phone number or email address, select an option: – Recent List to select numbers from your Recent List.
82-N8271-1EN.book Page 25 Wednesday, September 14, 2005 2:53 PM 6 CUSTOMIZING YOUR PHONE The contents of the Settings menu are as follows.
82-N8271-1EN.book Page 26 Wednesday, September 14, 2005 2:53 PM Silencing all sounds Turning sounds back on Your phone is set to make sounds when you receive calls, press keys, navigate through menus, and receive alerts (such as new messages). You can silence all sounds and set the phone to vibrate or light up when you receive calls and alerts. • Select Menu → Settings → Silent Mode→ Normal Sounds. - or Press and hold . Setting the phone to vibrate or light up 1. Select Menu → Settings → Silent Mode .
82-N8271-1EN.book Page 27 Wednesday, September 14, 2005 2:53 PM Setting sounds for your phone You can set your phone to sound tones when you open and close the flip and 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. Set sound when flip opens 1. Select Menu → Settings → Sounds → Flip Open. 2. Scroll through the list to hear the sounds and press to select one. Set sound when flip closes 1.
82-N8271-1EN.book Page 28 Wednesday, September 14, 2005 2:53 PM Setting key length You can change duration of the tones the phone makes when you press the keys. 1. Select Menu → Settings → Sounds → Key Length. 2. Choose Normal or Long and press . Setting key sound You can choose the sound the phone makes when you press the keys. 1. Select Menu → Settings → Sounds → Key Sound . 2. Choose Tone, Click, or Off and press .
82-N8271-1EN.book Page 29 Wednesday, September 14, 2005 2:53 PM Personalizing the screen Changing your banner 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. 4. Enter your new text. See Chapter 4, “Understanding text entry screens” 5. Select Save. Choosing a menu view You can change the appearance of your phone’s menus: 1.
82-N8271-1EN.book Page 30 Wednesday, September 14, 2005 2:53 PM – To disable this feature, select Normal. Note: The battery charges more slowly when power backlighting is on. Changing the display contrast 1. Select Menu → Settings → Display → Contrast . 2. Press left or right to adjust the contrast and select Save. Selecting wallpaper Wallpaper appears as background on the home screen. 1. Select Menu → Settings → Display → Wallpaper. 2. Highlight a wallpaper design and press 3.
82-N8271-1EN.book Page 31 Wednesday, September 14, 2005 2:53 PM 3. Select New Lock Code. A message appears: 5. Enter the phone number, including the area “Change Code?” 4. Select Yes and enter a new four-digit code. 5. Enter your new lock code again. 6. Select Done. Notes: Locking your phone When your phone is locked, you can call only emergency numbers or Verizon Wireless’s number. You can still receive incoming calls. 1. Select Menu → Settings → Security. 2. Enter your four-digit lock code. 3.
82-N8271-1EN.book Page 32 Wednesday, September 14, 2005 2:53 PM 4. Select Yes to erase all contacts. A message appears: “Erase ALL Contacts?” 5. Select Yes again to erase all contacts. Network settings Switching between phone lines Your phone can have two service accounts, or phone lines, associated with it. Each phone line has its own phone number. 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.
82-N8271-1EN.book Page 33 Wednesday, September 14, 2005 2:53 PM 7 USING TOOLS & GAMES Voice Memo The Voice Memo tool allows you to record and play back audio memos. Recording a voice memo 1. Select Menu → Tools & Games → Voice Memo → Record New. 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. Playing or reviewing a voice memo 1.
82-N8271-1EN.book Page 34 Wednesday, September 14, 2005 2:53 PM 4. Press to change the date of the event (the current date is the default date of the event). – Press left or right to move between the month, day, and year fields. – Press up or down to change the month, day, or year. – Press to save your changes. 5. Press to set the time of the event. – Press left or right to move between the hour, minute, and AM/PM fields. – Press up or down to change the hour, minute, or AM/PM.
82-N8271-1EN.book Page 35 Wednesday, September 14, 2005 2:53 PM – Press up or down to change the hours, minutes, and AM/PM options. 4. Press to set the time of the alarm. 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). 11.
82-N8271-1EN.book Page 36 Wednesday, September 14, 2005 2:53 PM Games Options M+ MR MC Adds displayed digit to the value stored in memory. Displays currently stored value on screen. Clears value currently stored in memory. Timer This timer counts down for a specified amount of time. It beeps when that amount of time has elapsed. 1. Select Menu → Tools & Games → Timer. 2. Select Set. – Press to move the cursor left or right. – Press up or down to set the hours, minutes, and seconds. 3.
82-N8271-1EN.book Page 37 Wednesday, September 14, 2005 2:53 PM Race 21 This game is a timed variation of Black Jack. Each game comprises three 90-second rounds. To score points, add cards in each of the four columns, trying to reach but not exceed 21 in each column within during the course of the game. 1. Select Menu → Tools & Games → Race 21. 2. Press to select Yes at the prompt, “Turn off backlight to conserve battery?” 3. Select New Game.
82-N8271-1EN.book Page 38 Wednesday, September 14, 2005 2:53 PM 8 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 Accessing files 4. Highlight an option and press 1. Select Menu → Media Gallery. 2.
82-N8271-1EN.book Page 39 Wednesday, September 14, 2005 2:53 PM 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.
82-N8271-1EN.book Page 40 Wednesday, September 14, 2005 2:53 PM 9 GETTING HELP Customer support Verizon Wireless’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 www.kyocera-wireless.com.
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