Kyocera KX12 Sending text messages, Sending and Receiving Text Messages, Creating a text message

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6SENDING AND RECEIVING TEXT MESSAGES

This chapter describes how to send, receive, and erase text messages from your phone.

For information on voicemail messages, see “Setting up voicemail” on page 19.

Important: The features and menus described in this chapter may vary depending on services available in your area. Check with Alltel for details and possible usage charges.

Sending text messages

You can only send text messages to email addresses and phones capable of receiving them.

Creating a text message

1.Press to select Text.

2.Press to select New Text Msg.

3.Enter a recipient’s phone number or email address:

Select to select Options to access your

Recent List, Contacts, or Group Lists

and press . Select a contact and

press . Highlight the number field

and press . For more about group lists, see “Creating group lists” on page 37.

- or -

Enter a New Address manually.

To learn how to enter text, see Chapter 4, “Understanding text entry screens” .

4.Add another recipient if desired:

Press to select Options then select

Recent List, Contacts, or Group Lists. - or -

Enter a space or comma after the first number then enter another recipient manually.

Note: You can send a message to up to 10 recipients at once. The messages are sent one at a time, once to each addressee.

5.When you are done entering addresses,

press twice.

6.Enter the message. To learn how to enter text, see “Understanding text entry screens” on page 23.

- or -

Add QuickText, Symbols, or a Smiley in your message. See “Including prewritten text and symbols” for information.

7.Press to select Send. See “Setting sending options” for information about how and when you want the message to be received.

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Contents Page User Guide for Kyocera KX12 Phones Page Instructions Keep phone dry Page Table of Contents Connecting to the Internet Getting Started Installing the batteryRemoving the battery Pull the battery out of the recessGeneral safety guidelines Charging the batteryCaring for the battery Recharging the batteryGetting to know your phone Then press Performing basic functionsUntil the phone beeps or plays a tone Follow the system promptsUsing menus Contents of the main menu are as followsNavigating through menus Understanding screen icons Speakerphone Using TOUCH2TALKAdjusting T2T call volume Phone positionYou can make two types of walkie-talkie calls T2T call typesMaking T2T calls and alerts Making a private T2T callReceiving a T2T call Receiving T2T calls and alertsMaking a group T2T call Sending a T2T alertSaving, editing, and erasing T2T contacts Receiving a T2T alertAdding a T2T contact Checking and setting your availability Erasing a T2T contactChecking your contacts’ availability Saving, editing, and erasing T2T groups Erasing a T2T group member Adding a member to a T2T groupEditing a T2T group name Erasing a T2T groupDealing with multiple calls Erasing T2T call historyRemoving yourself from a T2T group Answering a call Making a callRedialing a number Calling a saved numberPlacing a call while in a call Using the speakerphoneSetting the phone to hold calls Adjusting the volume during a callChanging the hold message Setting missed call alertsDealing with missed calls Placing a call on holdCalling recent calls Viewing recent call detailsSpeed dialing Viewing recent callsTouch dialing Setting up voicemailLocking the keypad Calling emergency servicesChanging the Keyguard setting To exit Emergency modeTracking calls Using your phone in an airplaneTiming your calls Understanding roamingDigital only sets the phone to work in digital mode only Setting the roam ringerSetting Call Guard Setting digital or analog modeEntering LETTERS, NUMBERS, and Symbols Understanding text entry screensText entry modes Entering smileys Capitalization settingsEntering symbols Switching default text entry modesQuick reference to text entry Accessing Contacts menu Creating a new contactStoring Contacts Assigning pictures Adding a code or extensionCustomizing your contacts Assigning ringers Assigning number types Editing a contact Erasing a contact Sending a vCardSearching the Contacts directory Customizing a phone numberFinding contact information Checking the Frequent ListUsing Fast Find Setting Fast FindPress . Select a contact Press . Highlight the number field Sending text messagesSending and Receiving Text Messages Creating a text messageIncluding prewritten text and symbols Setting sending optionsOnce you have completed the message, select Options Receiving incoming calls while creating messages Adding a signatureIf you cannot send messages Understanding appended messagesStandard call Viewing your sent messagesT2T call T2T alert callRetrieving text messages Viewing failed or pending messagesTo view successfully sent messages Reading the message Setting message alertsIf you see the symbol Erasing messagesErasing messages automatically Customizing message settingsErasing single messages Erasing all messagesTo create a new pre-written message, select New Msg Creating and editing prewritten messages QuickTextCustomizing Your Phone Contents of the Settings menu are as followsChoosing ringers Silencing all soundsAdjusting volume Setting sounds for your phonePersonalizing the screen Setting message alertsUsing shortcuts Choosing a different languageChoosing a menu view Adjusting the backlightingSetting power backlighting Setting numbers to auto-hyphenateCreating a secure environment Select an Unassigned slot Designating emergency numbersRestricting Calls Limiting calls Unlocking the phoneData Settings Network settingsConnecting to a TTY/TDD device Setting position locationSetting up voice dialing Calling using voice tagsUsing Voice Recognition Waking up the phone Calling using digit dialingUsing voice features with hands- free car kits Erasing all voice tagsAnswering automatically Using Expert ModeAnswering using voice commands Answering the phoneTraining voice recognition Downloading an application Using Axcess AppsAbout Axcess Apps How does Axcess Apps work?Disabling an application Opening an applicationViewing application details Removing an applicationChecking available memory Browsing images Accessing filesUsing Media Gallery Select or when doneCreating free space Using Tools Voice MemoScheduler Editing, erasing, or sending an event Creating an eventTip Calculator Alarm ClockSetting an alarm clock Setting the QuickAlarmWorld Clock TimerCalculator StopwatchPress Select FlashlightGames If you search by City, the Find City screen is displayedDoodler Saving a doodle Resuming a doodleTo return to another saved doodle Starting Mobile Web Using the Mobile WebConnecting to the Internet Using the Web menu optionsChanging the Web prompt Checking Browser alertsSearching for a Web site Bookmarking a Web siteConsumer Limited Warranty User Guide for Kyocera KX12 Phones Index Wallpaper, 44, 55 Warranty Unlocking the phoneWorld Clock Page