Kyocera KX9e manual Sending text messages, Creating a text message, Be received

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5SENDING 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 10.

Important: The features and menus described in this chapter may vary depending on services available in your area. Check with your service provider for details and possible usage charges.

Sending text messages

You can only send text messages to phones that are capable of receiving them or to email addresses.

Creating a text message

1.Select Menu Messages New Text Msg.

2.Enter a recipient’s phone number or email address:

Select Options to access your Recent List,

Contacts, or Group Lists and press .

Select a contact and press . Highlight

the number field and press . For more about group lists, see “Creating group lists” on page 26.

- or -

Enter a New Address manually. (To learn how to enter text, see “Understanding text entry screens” on page 14.)

3.Add another recipient if desired:

Press to select Options then select

Recent List, Contacts, or Group Lists. - or -

Enter a space or comma after the first number then enter another recipient manually.

Note: You can send a message to up to 10 contacts at once. The messages will be sent one at a time, once to each addressee.

4.When you are done entering addresses,

press or down.

5.Enter the message. To learn how to enter text, see “Understanding text entry screens” on page 14.

- or -

Add QuickText, symbols, or emoticons in your message. See “Including prewritten text and symbols” for information.

6.Press to select Send. See “Setting sending options” for information about how and when you want the message to

be received.

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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 Charging the battery Installing the batteryRecharging the battery To install the battery Hold the phone face DownGeneral safety guidelines Caring for the batteryCommon causes of battery drain Performing basic functionsHome screen Getting to know your phoneGetting to know your phone Navigating through menus Using menusContents of the main menu are as follows DRM protected Auto-Answer is on Speakerphone is on Alarm clock is setUnderstanding screen icons Making a call Setting Open to AnswerRedialing a number Calling a saved numberSetting the phone to hold calls Using the speakerphoneAdjusting the volume during a call Silencing an incoming callDealing with missed calls Setting missed call alertsViewing recent call details Changing the hold messageTouch dialing Setting up voicemailSpeed dialing Using your phone in an airplane Calling emergency servicesTo exit Emergency mode Setting Airplane modeUnderstanding roaming Tracking callsTiming your calls Digital only sets the phone to work in digital mode only Setting digital or analog modeTurning roaming on or off To accept or place a call while roaming You must pressText 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 Adding a code or extension Creating a new contactCustomizing your contacts Assigning ringersAssigning pictures Editing a contactClassifying contacts as Personal or Business Assigning number typesCustomizing a phone number Erasing a contactSending a vCard Using Fast Find Setting Fast FindFinding contact information Checking the Frequent ListCreating a text message Sending text messagesBe received Select Menu → Messages → New Text MsgSetting sending options Including prewritten text and symbolsSettings allows you to choose from Following after pressing Once you have completed the message, select OptionsIf you cannot send messages Adding a signatureReceiving incoming calls while creating messages Viewing your sent messagesScroll through the list of messages and press Retrieving text messagesViewing failed or pending messages If you see the symbol Setting message alertsErasing messages Reading the messageErasing single messages Customizing message settingsErasing all messages Erasing messages automaticallyCreating and editing prewritten messages QuickText Enter another number manually When finished, select DoneLocate the contact number and press To enter more numbers 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 phoneUsing shortcuts Setting message alertsSetting key length Setting key soundChoosing a different language Adjusting the backlightingPersonalizing the screen Changing your bannerSetting numbers to auto-hyphenate Setting power backlightingChanging the display contrast Selecting a screen saverChanging your lock code Creating a secure environmentLocking your phone Designating emergency numbersData Settings Network settingsSelect Menu → Settings → Network → Data/Fax Calls Setting position locationConnecting to a TTY/TDD device Calling using voice tags Setting up voice dialingCreating a voice tag for a contact Viewing entries with voice tagsErasing all voice tags Calling using digit dialingUsing voice features with hands-free car kits Waking up the phone Answering using voice commandsAnswering the phone Answering automaticallyTraining voice recognition Using Expert ModeSimply speak a command after the tone Browsing sounds Accessing filesBrowsing images Creating free space Scheduler Voice MemoEditing, erasing, or sending an event Alarm ClockSetting an alarm clock Calculator Setting the QuickAlarmTip Calculator Stopwatch TimerGames Brick AttackDoodler RacePress to end all games You can create and save graphics on your phoneResuming a doodle Saving a doodleUsing the Web menu options Using the Mobile WebStarting the Web Browser Web BrowserChecking Browser alerts Searching for a Web siteChanging the Web prompt Going to a bookmarked siteCustomer support Beta.kyocera-wireless.com Qualified servicePhone accessories Become a product evaluator Expert mode Emergency calls, 11 emergency modeNumber mode OutBox Phone numbers ErasingUnlocking the phone For roaming calls, 12 general, 29 silencing, 2 volumeVolume Earpiece, 8, 30 key beep, 30 ringer