Kyocera KX17 manual Understanding text entry screens, Text entry modes

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4ENTERING TEXT, NUMBERS, AND SYMBOLS

You can enter letters, numbers, and symbols in Contacts, text messages, and your banner.

Understanding text entry screens

The current text entry mode (and capitalization setting, when applicable) are indicated by icons.

text entry

field

text entry

mode

Text entry modes

There are five text entry modes:

Case change

Normal alpha

Rapid Entry

Numbers only

Add Symbol

Note: The mode you start in depends on the task you are doing. For example, when entering a phone number, you’re in number mode. When entering a name for a contact, you’re in normal text mode.

Entering numbers

To enter a number while in mode, press a number key once.

To enter a number while in or mode, press and hold a number key until the number appears on the screen.

Entering words letter by letter

Use normal alpha to enter letters.

1.Press a key once for the first letter, twice for the second letter, and so on. If your phone is set to Spanish, accented letters are available.

2.Wait for the cursor to move right and enter the next letter.

Entering words quickly

When you press a series of keys using mode, checks its dictionary of common words and

guesses at the word you are trying to spell.

1.For each letter of the word you want, press the

key once. For example, to enter the word

“any” press: .

2.If the word doesn’t match what you want,

press to look at other word matches.

3.When you see the word you want, press .

User Guide for the Kyocera Prisma Phone

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Contents Page FCC/IC Notice User Guide for the Kyocera Prisma PhoneMedical devices Optimize your phone’s performanceAir bags Use with care Resetting the phoneAccessories Potentially unsafe areasCustomer support Battery and charger specifications Charger Input OutputStandard Battery E911 mandatesBecome a product evaluator Qualified serviceContents Page Recharging the battery Installing the batteryCharging the battery Caring for the batteryUnderstanding screen icons Common causes of battery drainHome screen Getting to know your phoneBrick AttackTM Race 21TM My Sounds Using menusContents of the main menu are as follows Performing basic functions Answering calls Making a callRedialing a number Calling a saved numberViewing recent calls Using the speakerphoneDealing with missed calls Calling recent calls Using speed dialingSpeed dialing Touch dialingEnabling 1-Touch dialing Setting up voicemailUsing 1-Touch dialing Silencing an incoming callLocking the keypad Calling emergency servicesTracking calls Timing your callsControlling network roaming Setting an alert for roamingSetting the roam ringer Setting Call Guard to avoid roaming callsAdding a code or extension Creating a new contactEditing or erasing a contact Storing ContactsChecking the Frequent List Editing a phone numberFinding contact information Searching the Contacts directory Using Fast FindText entry modes Entering TEXT, NUMBERS, and SymbolsUnderstanding text entry screens Changing modes Capitalization settingsEntering symbols Switching default text entry modesQuick reference to text entry Select Insert... → Smileys or AutoText Sending text messagesSending and Receiving Text Messages Creating a text messageReceiving incoming calls while creating messages Adding a signatureIf you cannot send messages Message has been received by the recipient you specified Select Enabled to save all sent messages to the OutBoxRetrieving text messages Viewing the OutBoxReading the message Setting message alertsIf you see the symbol Erasing messagesErasing messages automatically Customizing message settingsErasing single messages Erasing all messagesCreating and editing prewritten messages AutoText Customizing Your Phone Contents of the Settings menu are as followsAssigning business and personal ringers Setting the phone to vibrate or light upSilencing all sounds Choosing ringersSetting message alerts Adjusting volumePersonalizing the screen Using shortcutsChoosing a different language Choosing a menu view Adjusting the backlightingSetting power backlighting Setting numbers to auto-hyphenateCreating a secure environment Unlocking the phone Locking your phoneRestricting calls Erasing all contactsEnsuring Call Privacy Network settingsSwitching between phone lines Connecting to a TTY/TDD deviceFUN & Games Brick AttackRace Refer to My Sounds During Title, or No Music Sound Effects-Choose to Enable orMy Sounds Saving memoryTools Alarm ClockScheduler Tip CalculatorWorld Clock CalculatorStopwatch TimerIndex TTY/TDD