Kyocera KX18 manual Using Push to Talk, Phone position, Speakerphone, Adjusting PTT call volume

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USING PUSH TO TALK

The Push to Talk (PTT) feature on your Amp’d MobileTM Jet phone allows you to quickly communicate with an individual or group. Once connected, simply press and hold the walkie-talkie button to communicate.

Note: To activate PTT press and hold the walkie-talkie button or select the PTT icon. Create a PTT name to be seen by others when you PTT. Once PTT is activated, you will see a green icon in the upper left corner of your phone screen.

Phone position

When using your phone as a walkie-talkie radio, hold the phone in a vertical position one to two inches (2.5 to 5 cm) away from your mouth.

Speakerphone

PTT calls come through the speakerphone by default. The loudspeaker is located on the back of your phone.

•Call waiting: If you accept any type of call through call waiting, the incoming call sound will be the same as the sound of the call you are in already. For example, if you are on a cellular call using the earpiece and you accept an incoming PTT call, the sound for the PTT call will come through

the earpiece.

•Headset: If a headset is connected to the phone, PTT calls come through the headset speaker, and you speak through the headset microphone. You are required to press the walkie-talkie button to gain floor control of a PTT call and speak to other parties. (Headsets are sold separately.)

Adjusting PTT call volume

The speaker icon at the top of the phone screen indicates that the speakerphone is on.

Press the speakerphone button inside the slider to turn it off.

•To adjust speakerphone volume while on a PTT call — Press the volume key on the left side of the phone up or down during the call.

•To make a PTT call come through the earpiece — Press the speakerphone button during a call.

To cancel, press the speakerphone button.

•To make a PTT call come through the earpiece and silence ringers — From the home screen, select Menu → Settings → Silent Mode and select a vibrate or lights setting.

To cancel, either press the speakerphone button or select Menu → Settings → Silent Mode → Normal Sounds.

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Contents Page FCC/IC Notice III FCC/IC Notice User Guide for the Kyocera JET KX18 Phone Optimize your phone’s performance Air bagsResetting the phone AccessoriesUse with care Keep phone dryStandard Battery Battery and charger specifications Charger Input OutputKyocera Wireless Corp Contents Using Tools Using Voice RecognitionGetting Help IndexCharging the battery Installing the batteryGetting Started Accessing keypad shortcuts Caring for the batteryEvDO Getting to know your phone Home screenMessage Indicator Light Camera flash Camera lensUsing menus SettingsAccessing menu items From the home screen Amp’d LiveTM Amp’d PTT Recent CallsPerforming basic functions From the home screen Access My Stuff Access Messaging MenuAccess Recent Calls list Activate Camera modeUnderstanding screen icons Making and Answering Calls Making a callAnswering calls using the slide Adjusting the volume during a callSilencing an incoming call Redialing a numberUsing the speakerphone Setting the phone to hold callsSelect Save or Options Play, Re-Record, or Exit Placing a call on holdSetting missed call alerts Dealing with missed callsViewing recent call details Viewing recent calls Select Menu → Recent CallsSetting up voicemail Using speed dialingSpeed dialing Touch dialingIf you see only the symbol Calling emergency servicesTo exit Emergency mode If you see New Messages or New AlertsUsing your phone in an airplane RoamingEntering LETTERS, NUMBERS, and Symbols Understanding text entry screensCapitalization settings Quick reference to text entry Do this Capitalize any letter Make any letter lowercaseInitial caps Select soft options onStoring Contacts Creating a new contactAdding a code or extension Customizing your contactsAssigning ringers Select Ringer → Assign RingerAssigning pictures Assigning number typesEditing a contact Erasing a contactSending a vCard Customizing a phone numberSetting Fast Find Finding contact informationChecking the Frequent List Select Menu → ContactsUsing the Camera Accessing camera and video modesSelect Options → Video Mode to activate video mode Tips before operating your cameraSetting up the camera for photos Menu options for camera modeFlash options are Automatic, On, or Off Camera Pictures displays all pictures taken and storedCamera mode indicators and icons Take the picture using one of two methodsTaking a picture Icon DescriptionCamera key map Setting up the video cameraKey Camera Menu Screen Menu options for video mode Press or the End/Power key when finished taking videosRecording a video Video AlbumVideo key map Key Video Camera Function Menu Function What is Amp’d LiveTM? AMP’D LivetmHow can I get to Amp’d LiveTM? What can I do?Music CustomizeSports Games News & Lifestyle Find stuffBrowse through items Search for something specificDecode the ratings RatingsEnter adult areas Try before you buyPlay music Pick your songsUsing the Media Player Search for a songPress Menu and pick Search Catalog Organize your songsDelete or move a song in MyList Pick PlaylistPlay videos Play gamesAccess your subscriptions Cancel a subscriptionChange PhoneStuff Pick PhoneStuffUse menu commands This command Does this Add2MyListUnsubscribe DeleteWhere can I see details about an item? Pick Properties How do I cancel a subscription?Need Help? How do I edit my playlists?Using the Media Gallery Accessing filesBrowsing sounds Select Menu → Media Gallery → Sounds Select Close when doneBrowsing videos Select Menu → Media Gallery → Videos 43 Accessing Files Using the Media Gallery Using Push to Talk Adjusting PTT call volumeTo cancel, press the speakerphone button Phone positionPTT call types Making PTT calls and alertsMaking a private PTT call Select Menu → Push to Talk →Making a group PTT call Select Menu → Push to Talk → PTT GroupsSending a Call me alert Select Menu → Push to Talk → PTT ContactsReceiving PTT calls and alerts Saving, editing, and erasing PTT contactsReceiving a PTT call Receiving a Call me alertErasing a PTT contact Select Menu → Push to Talk → Checking your contacts’ availabilitySaving, editing, and erasing PTT groups Select Menu → Push to Talk → My AvailabilityEditing a PTT group name Adding a member to a PTT groupErasing a PTT group Erasing a PTT group member Removing yourself from a PTT groupDealing with multiple calls Erasing PTT call historyCustomizing Your Phone Shortcut to Vibrate Only mode Select Menu → Settings → Sounds → Ringer TypeSilencing all sounds KeyguardSetting sounds for your phone Adjusting volumeAdjusting the earpiece volume Select Menu → Settings → Sounds → Earpiece VolumeSetting message alerts Setting default message receiptUsing shortcuts Personalizing the screen Using Power Save Mode Setting numbers to auto-hyphenateSelect Menu → Settings → Display → Screen Saver Select Menu → Settings → Display → WallpaperCreating a secure environment Network settings Setting position location USB ModeMUSIC, VIDEO, and Data Removable memory cardFormatting the memory card AutomaticMac Support on your Amp’d MobileTM Jet phone USB Drive mode Setting the USB modePress the Amp’d/OK key to select Select Menu → Settings → USB Mode → USB Drive Exporting music files from iTunesExporting photos from iPhoto Select Share → ExportViewing your side-loaded images Scroll down to find your imagesSelect the song youd like to play Press Amp’d LiveTM buttonIncluding prewritten text and symbols Sending and Receiving Text MessagesSending text messages Enter a recipient’s phone number or email addressSetting sending options Select Menu → Settings → Messaging → SignatureOnce you have completed the message, select Options Adding a signatureSelect Menu → Messages → Msg Settings → Save to Sent If you cannot send messagesUnderstanding appended messages Receiving incoming calls while creating messagesSelect Menu → Messages → Sent Retrieving text messagesViewing failed or pending messages Setting message alerts Reading the messageErasing messages Erasing single messages Select Menu → MessagesCustomizing message settings Blocking Text Messages Sending and Receiving Multimedia Messages Sending multimedia messagesAuto Retrieve enabled Select Menu → Messages → Msg SettingsReceiving multimedia messages Auto Retrieve disabled Viewing multimedia messagesMessage body Voice Memo Using ToolsScheduler Or Other Select No or During Event and press the Amp’d/OK keyAlarm Clock Setting an alarm clock Select Menu → Tools → Alarm ClockTip Calculator Select Edit, Erase, or Send and press the Amp’d/OK keyCalculator TimerStopwatch Using Voice Recognition Setting up voice dialingMaking a call using voice tags Creating a voice tag for a contactMaking a call using digit dialing Menu → Settings → Voice Features → Erase Voice DialErasing voice tags Select YesSelect Menu → Settings → Voice Features → Voice Answer Highlight Enabled and press the Amp’d/OK keyAnswering the phone Answering automaticallyTraining voice recognition Qualified service Phone accessories Become a product evaluatorGetting Help Customer supportIndex Earpiece, 10, 44, 54 key beep, 55 ringer, 54 speakerphone
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KX18 specifications

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