Kyocera KX9 manual Caring for the battery, Performing basic functions

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Caring for the battery

General safety guidelines

•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.

Common causes of battery drain

•Playing games.

•Keeping backlighting on.

•Operating in digital mode when far away from a base station or cell site.

•Using data cables or accessories.

•Operating when no service is available, or service is available intermittently.

•High earpiece and ringer volume settings.

•Repeating sound, vibration, or lighted alerts.

Performing basic functions

Turn the phone on and off: Press and hold until the phone beeps or plays a tone.

Make a call: Enter the number and press .

End a call: Press .

Answer a call: Open the flip and press .

Access voicemail: Press and hold and follow the system prompts.

Verify your phone number: Select Menu → Phone Info.

Silence the ringer on an incoming call:

Press then to answer. -or-

Press the side volume key up or down then

to answer. -or-

Press .

Access Tools&Games: Press and hold right.

Access your custom menu: Press and hold down. (see “Creating and updating your custom menu” on page 28 for instructions on setting up your custom menu).

Access the Settings menu: Press and hold left.

Access Messaging: Press and hold up.

2	Getting Started

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Contents Page User Guide for the Kyocera KX9a Phone Page Fueling areas such as gas stations Below deck on boats Extended Battery Table of Contents Page Charging the battery Installing the batteryRecharging the battery To install the battery Hold the phone face downDo not take apart, puncture, or short-circuit the battery Caring for the batteryPerforming basic functions Make a call Enter the number and pressGetting to know your phone Left softkey accesses menus and functionsUsing menus Contents of the main menu are as followsNavigating through menus Understanding screen icons Alarm clock is setCall is in progress Speakerphone is on Auto-Answer is on DRM protectedRedialing a number Making a callCalling a saved number Answering a callSetting the phone to hold calls Using the speakerphoneAdjusting the volume during a call Placing a call on holdDealing with missed calls Viewing recent call detailsSpeed dialing Setting up voicemail Calling emergency servicesTouch dialing To exit Emergency mode Using your phone in an airplaneSetting Airplane mode Tracking callsUnderstanding roaming Timing your callsAdding a code or extension Creating a new contactCustomizing your contacts Assigning ringersAssigning pictures Classifying contacts as Personal or BusinessAssigning number types Erasing a contact Editing a contactSending a vCard Customizing a phone numberFinding contact information Setting Fast FindChecking the Frequent List Searching the Contacts directoryText entry modes Understanding text entry screensEntering numbers Entering words letter by letterEntering symbols Capitalization settingsSwitching default text entry modes Entering smileysQuick reference to text entry Sending text messages Including prewritten text and symbolsCreating a text message Enter a recipient’s phone number or email addressAdding a signature Setting sending optionsUnderstanding appended messages If you cannot send messagesReceiving incoming calls while creating messages Viewing your sent messagesReading the message Retrieving text messagesTo view successfully sent messages Message has been receivedErasing messages Customizing message settingsCreating group lists When finished, select DoneContacts List to select numbers from your phone book To create a new pre-written message, select New MsgCustomizing Your Phone Contents of the Settings menu are as followsChoosing ringers Silencing all soundsAdjusting volume Setting sounds for your phoneSetting message alerts Using shortcutsChoosing a different language Setting power backlighting Adjusting the backlightingPersonalizing the screen Changing your bannerCreating a secure environment Designating emergency numbers Locking your phoneLimiting calls Erasing all contactsSetting position location Network settingsSwitching between phone lines Connecting to a TTY/TDD deviceScheduler Voice MemoAlarm Clock Setting an alarm clockEditing, erasing, or sending an event Setting the QuickAlarm Tip CalculatorCalculator Stopwatch TimerGames Brick AttackRace Accessing files Browsing imagesBrowsing sounds Creating free space Qualified service Phone accessories Become a product evaluatorCustomer support Erasing Fast findGames Brick Attack, 36 Race 21 Unlocking the phone VCard Volume Earpiece, 7, 27 key beep, 27 ringer Wallpaper, 30