Kyocera KX17 manual Choosing a menu view, Adjusting the backlighting, Setting power backlighting

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2.Press right and then to select Edit.

3.Enter your new text. Press to clear any digits.

4.Press to select Save.

Choosing a menu view

Two menu views are available:

1.Select Menu → Settings → Display → Main Menu View, then the option you want:

–Graphic displays a graphical icon view of menu items.

–List displays menu items in text format.

2.Press to return to the home screen. The next time you select Menu, you will see the menu view you selected.

Adjusting the backlighting

Your screen lights up while you are in a call or when you press a key on the keypad. However, you can set the length of time that bright backlighting remains on.

1.Select Menu → Settings → Display → Backlighting.

2.Select an option from the list:

–5 seconds, 10 seconds, 30 seconds,

1 minute —Turn backlighting on for 5, 10, 30 seconds or 1 minute after your last keypress.

–5 sec/in call, 10 sec/in call, 30 sec/in call,

1 min/in call—Turn backlighting on for the duration of a call, and for 5, 10, 30 seconds or 1 minute after your

last keypress.

Note: These settings drain the battery more quickly and reduce talk and standby times.

Setting power backlighting

You can set backlighting to remain on when an external power source, such as the AC adapter, is used with the phone.

Note: Power backlighting may not be available with accessories.

1.Select Menu → Settings → Accessories → Pwr Backlight.

2.Select Always On to keep backlighting on.

Note: The battery charges more slowly when power backlighting is on.

Changing the display contrast

1.Select Menu → Settings → Display → Contrast.

2.Press left or right to adjust the contrast.

3.Press to select Save.

Setting numbers to auto-hyphenate

Auto-hyphenation, when enabled, automatically inserts hyphens into your phone numbers to be consistent with the U.S. dialing plan.

For example, 1-222-333-4444.

28	Customizing Your Phone

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Contents Page User Guide for the Kyocera Prisma Phone FCC/IC NoticeOptimize your phone’s performance Air bagsMedical devices Resetting the phone AccessoriesPotentially unsafe areas Use with careBattery and charger specifications Charger Input Output Standard BatteryE911 mandates Customer supportQualified service Become a product evaluatorContents Page Installing the battery Charging the batteryCaring for the battery Recharging the batteryCommon causes of battery drain Understanding screen iconsGetting to know your phone Home screenUsing menus Contents of the main menu are as followsBrick AttackTM Race 21TM My Sounds Performing basic functions Making a call Redialing a numberCalling a saved number Answering callsUsing the speakerphone Dealing with missed callsViewing recent calls Using speed dialing Speed dialingTouch dialing Calling recent callsSetting up voicemail Using 1-Touch dialingSilencing an incoming call Enabling 1-Touch dialingCalling emergency services Tracking callsTiming your calls Locking the keypadSetting an alert for roaming Setting the roam ringerSetting Call Guard to avoid roaming calls Controlling network roamingCreating a new contact Editing or erasing a contactStoring Contacts Adding a code or extensionEditing a phone number Finding contact informationChecking the Frequent List Using Fast Find Searching the Contacts directoryEntering TEXT, NUMBERS, and Symbols Understanding text entry screensText entry modes Capitalization settings Entering symbolsSwitching default text entry modes Changing modesQuick reference to text entry Sending text messages Sending and Receiving Text MessagesCreating a text message Select Insert... → Smileys or AutoTextAdding a signature If you cannot send messagesReceiving incoming calls while creating messages Select Enabled to save all sent messages to the OutBox Retrieving text messagesViewing the OutBox Message has been received by the recipient you specifiedSetting message alerts If you see the symbolErasing messages Reading the messageCustomizing message settings Erasing single messagesErasing all messages Erasing messages automaticallyCreating and editing prewritten messages AutoText Contents of the Settings menu are as follows Customizing Your PhoneSetting the phone to vibrate or light up Silencing all soundsChoosing ringers Assigning business and personal ringersAdjusting volume Setting message alertsUsing shortcuts Choosing a different languagePersonalizing the screen Adjusting the backlighting Setting power backlightingSetting numbers to auto-hyphenate Choosing a menu viewCreating a secure environment Locking your phone Restricting callsErasing all contacts Unlocking the phoneNetwork settings Switching between phone linesConnecting to a TTY/TDD device Ensuring Call PrivacyBrick Attack RaceFUN & Games During Title, or No Music Sound Effects-Choose to Enable or My SoundsSaving memory Refer to My SoundsAlarm Clock SchedulerTip Calculator ToolsCalculator World ClockTimer StopwatchIndex TTY/TDD