Kyocera KX9e manual Caring for the battery, Performing basic functions, General safety guidelines

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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 or using the Web.

•Keeping backlighting on.

•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.

•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.

Silent Mode shortcut: Press and hold .

Access BREW: Press and hold right.

Access your custom menu:

Press and hold down (see “Creating and updating your custom menu” on page 31 for instructions on setting up your custom menu).

Launch the browser:

Press and hold left.

Access Messaging:

Press and hold up.

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Contents Page User Guide for the Kyocera KX9e Phone Optimize your phone’s performance Keep phone dry Radio Frequency RF energy Battery and charger specifications Charger Input Output Table of Contents Using Tools and Games Recharging the battery Installing the batteryCharging the battery To install the battery Hold the phone face DownCommon causes of battery drain Caring for the batteryGeneral safety guidelines Performing basic functionsGetting to know your phone Home screenGetting to know your phone Contents of the main menu are as follows Using menusNavigating through menus Understanding screen icons Alarm clock is setDRM protected Auto-Answer is on Speakerphone is on Redialing a number Setting Open to AnswerMaking a call Calling a saved numberAdjusting the volume during a call Using the speakerphoneSetting the phone to hold calls Silencing an incoming callViewing recent call details Setting missed call alertsDealing with missed calls Changing the hold messageSpeed dialing Setting up voicemailTouch dialing To exit Emergency mode Calling emergency servicesUsing your phone in an airplane Setting Airplane modeTiming your calls Tracking callsUnderstanding roaming Turning roaming on or off Setting digital or analog modeDigital only sets the phone to work in digital mode only To accept or place a call while roaming You must pressEntering numbers Understanding text entry screensText entry modes Entering words letter by letterSwitching default text entry modes Capitalization settingsEntering symbols Entering smileysQuick reference to text entry Customizing your contacts Creating a new contactAdding a code or extension Assigning ringersClassifying contacts as Personal or Business Editing a contactAssigning pictures Assigning number typesSending a vCard Erasing a contactCustomizing a phone number Finding contact information Setting Fast FindUsing Fast Find Checking the Frequent ListBe received Sending text messagesCreating a text message Select Menu → Messages → New Text MsgSettings allows you to choose from Following after pressing Including prewritten text and symbolsSetting sending options Once you have completed the message, select OptionsReceiving incoming calls while creating messages Adding a signatureIf you cannot send messages Viewing your sent messagesViewing failed or pending messages Retrieving text messagesScroll through the list of messages and press Erasing messages Setting message alertsIf you see the symbol Reading the messageErasing all messages Customizing message settingsErasing single messages Erasing messages automaticallyLocate the contact number and press To enter more numbers Enter another number manually When finished, select DoneCreating and editing prewritten messages QuickText To create a new pre-written message, select New MsgContents of the Settings menu are as follows Customizing Your PhoneSilencing all sounds Choosing ringersSetting sounds for your phone Adjusting volumeSetting key length Setting message alertsUsing shortcuts Setting key soundPersonalizing the screen Adjusting the backlightingChoosing a different language Changing your bannerChanging the display contrast Setting power backlightingSetting numbers to auto-hyphenate Selecting a screen saverLocking your phone Creating a secure environmentChanging your lock code Designating emergency numbersNetwork settings Data SettingsConnecting to a TTY/TDD device Setting position locationSelect Menu → Settings → Network → Data/Fax Calls Creating a voice tag for a contact Setting up voice dialingCalling using voice tags Viewing entries with voice tagsUsing voice features with hands-free car kits Calling using digit dialingErasing all voice tags Answering the phone Answering using voice commandsWaking up the phone Answering automaticallySimply speak a command after the tone Using Expert ModeTraining voice recognition Browsing images Accessing filesBrowsing sounds Creating free space Voice Memo SchedulerSetting an alarm clock Alarm ClockEditing, erasing, or sending an event Tip Calculator Setting the QuickAlarmCalculator Games TimerStopwatch Brick AttackPress to end all games RaceDoodler You can create and save graphics on your phoneSaving a doodle Resuming a doodleStarting the Web Browser Using the Mobile WebUsing the Web menu options Web BrowserChanging the Web prompt Searching for a Web siteChecking Browser alerts Going to a bookmarked siteCustomer support Phone accessories Become a product evaluator Qualified serviceBeta.kyocera-wireless.com Number mode OutBox Phone numbers Emergency calls, 11 emergency modeExpert mode ErasingVolume Earpiece, 8, 30 key beep, 30 ringer For roaming calls, 12 general, 29 silencing, 2 volumeUnlocking the phone