Kyocera KX5 Sending text messages, Sending and Receiving Text Messages, Creating a text message

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9SENDING 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 13.

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 51.

- or -

Enter a New Address manually. (To learn how to enter text, see “Understanding text entry screens” on page 16.)

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 twice.

5.Enter the message. To learn how to enter text, see “Understanding text entry screens” on page 16.

- or -

Add QuickText, symbols, or emoticons in your message. See “Including prewritten text and symbols” on page 47 for information.

6.Press to select Send. See “Setting sending options” on page 47 for information about how and when you want the message to be received.

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Contents Page Page Optimize your phone’s performance Page Standard Battery Contents Using Voice Recognition Page Recharging the battery Installing the batteryCharging the battery Getting StartedNavigation key shortcuts Caring for the batteryAccessing keypad shortcuts Music player shortcutGetting to know your phone Antenna does not extend TransFlash slot for external memory cardSpeaker for ringers, speakerphone and music Contents of the main menu are as follows Using menusAccessing menu items slide open From the home screen, press to selectPerforming basic functions Slide closedSlide open Understanding screen icons Making a call Ending calls using the slideAnswering calls using the slide Answering a callSilencing an incoming call Using the speakerphoneSetting the phone to hold calls Redialing a numberDealing with missed calls Viewing recent call detailsSpeed dialing Touch dialingUsing 1-Touch dialing Setting up voicemailCalling emergency services Checking voicemail messagesReceiving data or faxes Tracking callsTiming your calls Understanding roamingSetting an alert for roaming Setting the roam ringerSetting Call Guard Entering LETTERS, NUMBERS, and Symbols Understanding text entry screensText entry modes Switching default text entry modes Capitalization settingsEntering symbols Entering smileysQuick reference to text entry Customizing your contacts Creating a new contactAdding a code or extension Storing ContactsClassifying contacts as Personal or Business Editing a contactAssigning pictures Assigning number typesCustomizing a phone number Erasing a contactSending a vCard Send Pict Msg brings you to the picture messaging screenFinding contact information Setting Fast FindUsing Fast Find Checking the Frequent ListUsing the Camera Accessing camera and video modesSetting up the camera for photos Tips before operating your cameraMenu options for camera mode Restoring camera menu settingsCamera key map Camera mode indicators and iconsTaking a picture Slide open or closedSetting up the video camera Menu options for video modeRecording a video Video key map Formatting the memory card Using the Music PlayerRemovable memory card AutomaticPutting music files onto the memory card Using a Memory Card ReaderUsing a KX5 USB cable Connect the memory card reader to your computerWhen you are done placing music onto the memory card, press Playing musicDrag and Drop your music files into the Music folder Viewing details about a song file Music Player controlsPlayback options Viewing details about the playlistScenario Song is not playing TroubleshootingErasing a song Scenario Audio is choppyBrowsing pictures Accessing filesUsing Media Gallery Browsing imagesBrowsing sounds Browsing videosPress to select Options options vary according to selection User Guide for the Kyocera Slider Remix KX5 Phone Settings menu are as follows Customizing Your PhoneSilencing all sounds Choosing ringersAssigning business and personal ringers Setting sounds for your phone Adjusting volumeAdjusting speakerphone volume Setting message alertsUsing shortcuts Adjusting key tone volumeChoosing a different language Personalizing the screenUsing Power Save Mode Setting power backlightingSetting numbers to auto-hyphenate Changing the display contrastCreating a secure environment Designating emergency numbers Network settingsSwitching between phone lines Limiting callsSetting the phone to receive data or faxes Data SettingsSetting Com port speed Connecting to a TTY/TDD deviceSetting position location Creating a text message Sending text messagesSending and Receiving Text Messages Enter a recipient’s phone number or email addressSelect a contact and press Setting sending optionsIncluding prewritten text and symbols Send Later schedules a time to send the messageUnderstanding appended messages Adding a signatureIf you cannot send messages Receiving incoming calls while creating messagesRetrieving text messages Viewing failed or pending messagesTo view successfully sent messages Erasing messages Setting message alertsSymbol Reading the messageErasing all messages Customizing message settingsErasing single messages Erasing messages automaticallyCreating and editing prewritten messages QuickText To create a new pre-written message, select New MsgSending multimedia messages Sending and Receiving Multimedia MessagesCreating a multimedia message Auto receive mode Prompt modeReceiving multimedia messages Mute to silence the message To activate Prompt modeViewing multimedia messages Lock Msg to avoid accidentally erasing itUsing Tools and Games Voice MemoScheduler Alarm Clock Editing, erasing, or sending an eventSelect Options and classify the type of event Tip Calculator Setting an alarm clockSetting the QuickAlarm CalculatorGames TimerStopwatch Brick AttackRace Press to end all gamesSetting up voice dialing Making a call using voice tagsUsing Voice Recognition Erasing voice tags Making a call using digit dialingUsing voice features with hands-free car kits Waking up the phoneAnswering automatically Answering using voice commandsAnswering the phone Ignoring an incoming callTraining voice recognition Using the Web menu options Using the Web BrowserConnecting to the Internet Launching the Web BrowserGoing to a bookmarked site Searching for a Web siteChecking Net alerts Restart restarts the Web BrowserQualified service Customer supportGetting Help Phone accessories Become a product evaluator Index Volume Earpiece, 10, 38 key beep, 39 ringer Technical support, 67 text entry Quick referenceUnlocking the phone