Kyocera KX18 manual Personalizing the screen

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Creating and updating your custom menu

You can create a custom menu that contains your favorite features. After you set up your menu, simply press and hold the Navigation key up to access it.

1.Press and hold the Navigation key up to launch Custom Menu.

2.Select Manage List.

3.Scroll through the available options and

press the Amp’d/OK key to select or deselect options.

•You may select more than one feature. Items appear in alphabetical order in the menu.

4.Select Save changes.

Personalizing the screen

Changing your banner

Your personal banner appears on the home screen above the time and date and can be up to 14 characters long.

1.Select Menu → Settings → Display → My Banner.

2.Select Edit.

3.Press to clear the screen.

4.Enter your new text. See “Understanding text entry screens” on page 16.

5.Select Save.

Choosing your main menu view

You can change the appearance of your phone’s menus:

1.Select Menu → Settings → Display → Main Menu View.

2.Select an option and press the Amp’d/OK key :

•Graphic displays icons of each menu item, with its name at the bottom of the screen.

•List displays a list of each menu item.

•Wheel displays a rotating graphic image of the menu items.

3.Press the End/Power key 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 duration and brightness

of backlighting.

1.Select Menu → Settings → Display → Backlighting → Duration.

2.Select an option and press the Amp’d/OK key :

•7 seconds, 15 seconds, or 30 seconds turns backlighting on for 7, 15,

or 30 seconds after your last keypress.

•7 sec. & in call, 15 sec. & in call, or 30 sec. & in call turns backlighting on for the duration of a call and for 7, 15, or 30 seconds after your last keypress.

Note: The “in call” settings drain the battery more quickly.

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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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