Kyocera KX444 manual Sending text messages, Sending and Receiving Text Messages, Writing a message

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6SENDING AND RECEIVING TEXT MESSAGES

This chapter describes how to send, receive, and erase text messages from your phone. For information on voicemail messages, see page 14.

Important: The features and menus described in this chapter may vary depending on services available in your area. In addition, usage charges may apply to each message.

Sending text messages

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

Writing a message

To send a text message to a single recipient:

1.Press down to open the Messages menu.

2.Highlight Send New and press OK.

3.Choose a method to enter the recipient’s phone number or email address:

–Select a saved number from the Recent List or Contacts List, or select a Group List you have created. For more about group lists, see page 32.

–Enter a New Address manually.

(To learn how to enter text, see page 18.)

4.To add another recipient to this message, choose a method:

–Press right to select Options. Then select Recent List, Contacts, or Group Lists.

–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.

5.When you are done entering addresses, highlight Next=and press= .

6.Enter the message. To learn how to enter text, see page 18. To add special features such as smiley faces, see “Including pictures, sounds, and prewritten text” on page 25.

Note: You may be charged for more than one message if your message exceeds a certain number of characters. For more information, see “Understanding appended messages” on page 27.

7.When you have completed the message, press

to select Send.

Including pictures, sounds, and prewritten text

You may include smiley faces, sounds, and prewritten text in your text messages.

1.Create a text message and enter addresses.(See page 25.)

2.Select Next to advance to the message text entry screen.

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Contents Page User Guide for the Kyocera KX444TM Phone FCC/IC Notice Push to Talk feature Kyocera Wireless Corp Contents General safety guidelines Installing the batteryCharging the battery Caring for the batteryPerforming basic functions Common causes of battery drainJack for AC adapter included Volume control button adjusts the volumeGetting to know your phone Home screen. PressUsing menus Call is in progress Understanding screen iconsSpeakerphone Using Push to TalkAdjusting PTT call volume Phone positionMaking a PTT barge call to a saved contact PTT call typesMaking a PTT barge call to an unsaved phone number Press and release the PTT button Receiving a barge callMaking an alert call Receiving an alert callViewing a contact’s phone number Viewing recent PTT callsErasing PTT call history Saving, editing, and erasing PTT contactsPTT calls are not accepted. Callers receive a busy message Incoming calls and messagesPTT icons Preventing PTT callsMaking and Answering Calls Making a callAnswering a call Silencing an incoming callDealing with missed calls Calling emergency servicesUsing your phone in an airplane To set Airplane modeViewing recent calls Setting missed call alertsTo turn off the alert when it rings, press Viewing recent call detailsSpeed dialing Setting up voicemailTouch Dialing Checking voicemail messages Changing the keyguard settingLocking the keypad Tracking callsSetting roaming alerts and ringers Controlling network roaming Specifying digital or analog modeAnalog only sets the phone to work in analog mode only Digital only sets the phone to work in digital mode onlyUnderstanding text entry screens Entering LETTERS, NUMBERS, and SymbolsText entry modes Changing modes Capitalization settingsEntering symbols Press until the icon for the setting you want appearsQuick reference to text entry Classify Contact-Classify the contact as Saving a contact entryStoring Contacts Speed Dialing-Select a speed dialing location from the listEditing a phone number Editing or erasing a contactAdding a code or extension Erase Number-Erase the number from the contact Finding contact informationSearching the Contacts directory Select a search methodUsing Fast Find Setting Fast FindViewing contacts Including pictures, sounds, and prewritten text Sending text messagesSending and Receiving Text Messages Writing a messagePress to insert it Setting sending optionsSend Later-Schedule when to send the message AutoText-Select a prewritten messageUnderstanding appended messages Adding a signatureIf you cannot send messages Receiving incoming calls while creating messagesStandard call Viewing the OutBoxPTT barge call PTT alert callMessage has been received by the recipient you specified Retrieving text messagesIf you see the New Message note If you see the body of the message Direct ViewReading the message If you see the symbolView Sender information Forward the message Erasing all messages Setting message alertsErasing messages Erasing single messagesCreating group lists Customizing message settingsContacts List-Select contacts from your phone book New AutoText and press . -or Switching default text entry modeTo create a new pre-written message, highlight For more information on text entry modes, seeLock Phone Limit Calls Contents of the Settings menu are as followsRecent Calls All Calls Timer Kbyte Counter Customizing Your PhoneChoosing a different ringer Silencing all soundsSpecifying ringers for different callers Adjusting the ringer volume Adjusting volumeUsing shortcuts Adjusting the earpiece volumeChoosing a different menu view Defining the feature shortcut upAdjusting the backlighting Choosing a different languageChanging the display contrast Setting numbers to auto-hyphenateSetting power backlighting Setting backlighting to flashChanging your lock code Selecting wallpaperSelecting a color theme Creating a secure environmentDesignating emergency numbers Setting message alertsRestricting calls Erasing all contactsData settings Network settingsIf you see a message prompt Press to continue Setting position locationConnecting to a TTY/TDD device Press to select an option Voice only-Allow only voice callsUsing voice tags to place calls Setting up voice dialingUsing Voice Recognition Answering the phone Using voice features with hands-free car kitsAnswering using voice commands Waking up the phoneIgnoring an incoming call Training voice recognitionAdding an event Alarm ClockUsing Tools SchedulerStopwatch TimerTip Calculator CalculatorSaving memory My SoundsMy Pictures Media GalleryDoodler Menu → Media Gallery → Doodler → My Pictures Saving the doodleResuming a doodle To return to another saved doodle, selectGET IT NOW About Get It NowHow does Get It Now work? Downloading an applicationDisabling an application Opening an applicationViewing application details Removing an applicationStarting Mobile Web Using Mobile WebConnecting to the Internet Using the Web menu optionsBecome a product evaluator Qualified serviceCustomer Support Getting HelpIndex Direct View Text entry Quick reference, 20 text messagesWalkie-talkie Push to Talk, 6 call types User Guide for the Kyocera KX444 Phone