Kyocera K126C manual Understanding text entry screens, Text entry modes

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3ENTERING TEXT, 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.

								text entry
								text entry
									field
								text entry


									mode
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Text entry modes
There are five text entry modes:
		Case change								Normal alpha
		Rapid Entry								Numbers only
		Add Symbol

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.

Entering numbers

•To enter a number while in mode, press a number key once.

•To enter a number while in or mode, press and hold a number key until the number appears on the screen.

Entering words letter by letter

Use normal alpha to enter letters.

1.Press a key once for the first letter, twice for the second letter, and so on. If your phone is set to Spanish, accented letters are available.

2.Wait for the cursor to move right and enter the next letter.

Entering words quickly

When you press a series of keys using mode, checks its dictionary of common words and guesses at the word you are trying to spell.

1.For each letter of the word you want, press the key

once. For example, to enter the word “any” press:

→ → .

User Guide for the Kyocera K126C Phone

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Contents Page User Guide for the Kyocera K126C Phone Optimize your phone’s performance Medical devices Accessories Battery and charger specifications Contents Getting Help Charging the battery Installing the batteryRecharging the battery Getting StartedCommon causes of battery drain Caring for the batteryGeneral safety guidelines Do not take apart, puncture, or short-circuit the batteryUser Guide for the Kyocera K126C Phone Getting to know your phone Using menus Accessing menu itemsContents of the main menu are as follows Performing basic functions Making a call Answering callsMaking and Answering Calls Using the speakerphone Dealing with missed callsViewing recent calls Speed dialing Using speed dialingCalling recent calls Erasing recent calls Using 1-Touch dialing Setting up voicemail Touch dialing Enabling 1-Touch dialingTo exit Emergency mode Calling emergency servicesIf you see only the symbol Silencing an incoming callChanging the keyguard setting Timing your callsLocking the keypad Entering TEXT, NUMBERS, and Symbols Understanding text entry screensText entry modes Entering symbols Capitalization settingsSwitching default text entry modes Changing modesQuick reference to text entry Creating a new contact Select Save when doneStoring Contacts Adding a code or extensionEditing a phone number Editing or erasing a contactFinding contact information Checking the Frequent ListSearching the Contacts directory To set Fast Find Using Fast FindSending text messages Sending and Receiving Text MessagesCreating a text message Adding a signature Send Later-Schedule when to send the messageIf you cannot send messages Set Priority-Label the message as UrgentViewing the Outbox Receiving incoming calls while creating messagesIf the symbol is flashing, the message is urgent If you see the symbolRetrieving text messages Reading the messageErasing messages Setting message alertsErasing single messages Erasing all messagesCreating group lists Customizing message settingsCreating and editing prewritten messages AutoText To create a new pre-written message, selectCustomizing Your Phone Contents of the Settings menu are as followsSilencing all sounds Setting the phone to vibrate or light upChoosing ringers Assigning business and personal ringersAdjusting volume Using shortcuts Setting message alertsUsing the Frequent Contacts shortcut Creating a shortcut to frequent contactsChanging your banner Personalizing the screenChoosing a menu view Banner is the personal label for your phoneCreating a secure environment Restricting calls Unlocking the phoneDesignating emergency numbers Accessory settings Network settingsUsing a Hearing Aid device Factory resetMy Sounds Brick AttackMy Graphics Tools & GamesScheduler Alarm ClockTip Calculator Creating an eventCalculator World ClockUse the calculator for basic mathematical equations Press Search TimerStopwatch Press to silence the alarmUsing Voice Recognition Setting up voice dialingCreating a voice tag for a contact Viewing entries with voice tagsMaking a call using digit dialing Making a call using voice tagsErasing a voice tag Erasing all voice tagsAnswering using voice commands Using voice featuresWaking up the phone Answering the phoneHighlight Enabled and press To answer a call To activate the Voice Answer settingTraining voice recognition Ignoring an incoming callPhone accessories Become a product evaluator Qualified serviceCustomer support Getting HelpConsumer Limited Warranty Said Accessories Cause Damage or a Defect to the Phone TTY/TDD Index