Kyocera KX18 manual Using Power Save Mode, Setting numbers to auto-hyphenate, Selecting wallpaper

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Using Power Save Mode

You can conserve battery life by activating Power Save Mode. The backlighting appears for the selected duration, but is dimmer than with Power Save off.

•Select Menu → Settings → Display → Backlighting → Pwr Save Mode → On.

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.

•Select Menu → Settings → Accessories → Pwr Backlighting → Always On.

•To disable this feature, select Normal.

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

Changing the display contrast

1.Select Menu → Settings → Display → Contrast.

2.Press the Navigation key left or right to adjust the contrast and select Save.

Changing the brightness

1.Select Menu → Settings → Display → Brightness.

2.Press the Navigation key left or right to adjust the brightness and 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.

•Select Menu → Settings → Display → Auto-Hyphen → Enabled.

Selecting a Screen Saver

Screen savers appear on the home screen when the slide is open and are activated 10 seconds after the last keypress. Incoming calls and alerts override screen savers.

1.Select Menu → Settings → Display → Screen Saver.

2.Highlight a screen saver and press the Amp’d/OK key . The image appears.

3.Press the left softkey to assign the screen saver.

4.Press the right softkey to return to the home screen and wait 10 seconds to view the selected screen saver.

Note: Downloaded screen savers are added to the end of the list.

Selecting wallpaper

Wallpaper appears as background on the home screen.

1.Select Menu → Settings → Display → Wallpaper.

2.Highlight a wallpaper design and press the Amp’d/OK key .

3.Select Assign to save your selection.

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Contents Page FCC/IC Notice III FCC/IC Notice User Guide for the Kyocera JET KX18 Phone Air bags Optimize your phone’s performanceAccessories Resetting the phoneUse with care Keep phone dryKyocera Wireless Corp Battery and charger specifications Charger Input OutputStandard Battery Contents Using Voice Recognition Using ToolsGetting Help IndexGetting Started Installing the batteryCharging the battery EvDO Caring for the batteryAccessing keypad shortcuts Home screen Getting to know your phoneCamera lens Message Indicator Light Camera flashSettings Using menusAccessing menu items From the home screen Amp’d LiveTM Amp’d PTT Recent CallsPerforming basic functions Access Messaging Menu From the home screen Access My StuffAccess Recent Calls list Activate Camera modeUnderstanding screen icons Making a call Making and Answering CallsAdjusting the volume during a call Answering calls using the slideSilencing an incoming call Redialing a numberSetting the phone to hold calls Using the speakerphoneSelect Save or Options Play, Re-Record, or Exit Placing a call on holdDealing with missed calls Setting missed call alertsViewing recent call details Viewing recent calls Select Menu → Recent CallsUsing speed dialing Setting up voicemailSpeed dialing Touch dialingCalling emergency services If you see only the symbolTo exit Emergency mode If you see New Messages or New AlertsRoaming Using your phone in an airplaneUnderstanding text entry screens Entering LETTERS, NUMBERS, and SymbolsCapitalization settings Quick reference to text entry Make any letter lowercase Do this Capitalize any letterInitial caps Select soft options onCreating a new contact Storing ContactsAdding a code or extension Customizing your contactsSelect Ringer → Assign Ringer Assigning ringersAssigning pictures Assigning number typesErasing a contact Editing a contactSending a vCard Customizing a phone numberFinding contact information Setting Fast FindChecking the Frequent List Select Menu → ContactsAccessing camera and video modes Using the CameraSelect Options → Video Mode to activate video mode Tips before operating your cameraMenu options for camera mode Setting up the camera for photosFlash options are Automatic, On, or Off Camera Pictures displays all pictures taken and storedTake the picture using one of two methods Camera mode indicators and iconsTaking a picture Icon DescriptionKey Camera Menu Screen Setting up the video cameraCamera key map Press or the End/Power key when finished taking videos Menu options for video modeRecording a video Video AlbumVideo key map Key Video Camera Function Menu Function AMP’D Livetm What is Amp’d LiveTM?How can I get to Amp’d LiveTM? What can I do?Sports CustomizeMusic Games Find stuff News & LifestyleBrowse through items Search for something specificRatings Decode the ratingsEnter adult areas Try before you buyPick your songs Play musicSearch for a song Using the Media PlayerPress Menu and pick Search Catalog Organize your songsPick Playlist Delete or move a song in MyListPlay videos Play gamesCancel a subscription Access your subscriptionsChange PhoneStuff Pick PhoneStuffThis command Does this Add2MyList Use menu commandsUnsubscribe DeletePick Properties How do I cancel a subscription? Where can I see details about an item?Need Help? How do I edit my playlists?Accessing files Using the Media GalleryBrowsing videos Select Menu → Media Gallery → Videos Select Close when doneBrowsing sounds Select Menu → Media Gallery → Sounds 43 Accessing Files Using the Media Gallery Adjusting PTT call volume Using Push to TalkTo cancel, press the speakerphone button Phone positionMaking PTT calls and alerts PTT call typesMaking a private PTT call Select Menu → Push to Talk →Select Menu → Push to Talk → PTT Groups Making a group PTT callSending a Call me alert Select Menu → Push to Talk → PTT ContactsSaving, editing, and erasing PTT contacts Receiving PTT calls and alertsReceiving a PTT call Receiving a Call me alertChecking your contacts’ availability Erasing a PTT contact Select Menu → Push to Talk →Select Menu → Push to Talk → My Availability Saving, editing, and erasing PTT groupsErasing a PTT group Adding a member to a PTT groupEditing a PTT group name Removing yourself from a PTT group Erasing a PTT group memberDealing with multiple calls Erasing PTT call historyCustomizing Your Phone Select Menu → Settings → Sounds → Ringer Type Shortcut to Vibrate Only modeSilencing all sounds KeyguardAdjusting volume Setting sounds for your phoneAdjusting the earpiece volume Select Menu → Settings → Sounds → Earpiece VolumeUsing shortcuts Setting default message receiptSetting message alerts Personalizing the screen Setting numbers to auto-hyphenate Using Power Save ModeSelect Menu → Settings → Display → Screen Saver Select Menu → Settings → Display → WallpaperCreating a secure environment Network settings USB Mode Setting position locationRemovable memory card MUSIC, VIDEO, and DataFormatting the memory card AutomaticPress the Amp’d/OK key to select USB Drive mode Setting the USB modeMac Support on your Amp’d MobileTM Jet phone Exporting music files from iTunes Select Menu → Settings → USB Mode → USB DriveExporting photos from iPhoto Select Share → ExportScroll down to find your images Viewing your side-loaded imagesSelect the song youd like to play Press Amp’d LiveTM buttonSending and Receiving Text Messages Including prewritten text and symbolsSending text messages Enter a recipient’s phone number or email addressSelect Menu → Settings → Messaging → Signature Setting sending optionsOnce you have completed the message, select Options Adding a signatureIf you cannot send messages Select Menu → Messages → Msg Settings → Save to SentUnderstanding appended messages Receiving incoming calls while creating messagesViewing failed or pending messages Retrieving text messagesSelect Menu → Messages → Sent Reading the message Setting message alertsErasing messages Erasing single messages Select Menu → MessagesCustomizing message settings Blocking Text Messages Sending multimedia messages Sending and Receiving Multimedia MessagesReceiving multimedia messages Select Menu → Messages → Msg SettingsAuto Retrieve enabled Viewing multimedia messages Auto Retrieve disabledMessage body Scheduler Using ToolsVoice Memo Select No or During Event and press the Amp’d/OK key Or OtherSetting an alarm clock Select Menu → Tools → Alarm Clock Alarm ClockTip Calculator Select Edit, Erase, or Send and press the Amp’d/OK keyStopwatch TimerCalculator Setting up voice dialing Using Voice RecognitionMaking a call using voice tags Creating a voice tag for a contactMenu → Settings → Voice Features → Erase Voice Dial Making a call using digit dialingErasing voice tags Select YesHighlight Enabled and press the Amp’d/OK key Select Menu → Settings → Voice Features → Voice AnswerAnswering the phone Answering automaticallyTraining voice recognition Phone accessories Become a product evaluator Qualified serviceGetting Help Customer supportIndex Earpiece, 10, 44, 54 key beep, 55 ringer, 54 speakerphone
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KX18 specifications

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