Kyocera KX12 manual Setting message alerts, Using shortcuts, Choosing a different language

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Setting key length

You can change duration of the tones the phone makes when you press the keys.

1.Select Menu → Settings → Sounds → Key Length.

2.Choose Normal or Long and press .

Setting key sound

You can choose the sound the phone makes when you press the keys.

1.Select Menu → Settings → Sounds → Key Sound.

2.Choose Tone, Click, or Off and press .

Setting message alerts

You can choose how you want be alerted of incoming voicemail, pages, or text messages.

1.Select Menu → Settings → Messaging → Alerts.

2.Select the type of alert and press : Message Alert, Page Alert, or Voicemail Alert.

3.Select an option:

–Vibrate, Beep, Freeway, Game, Bloop,

Winner, and Zilofon sets the phone to vibrate, beep, or play a tune once when a new message is received.

–Options with Remind set the phone to notify you once when a new message is received and then notify you again every five minutes.

To stop a reminder alert, press to select Ignore.

–Disabled turns off message alerts.

Using shortcuts

From the home screen, press and hold in one of four directions to access shortcut menus.

Up: Access your Contacts Menu

Down: Access Mobile Web

Left: Access Ringers

Right: Access Axcess Apps

Choosing a different language

Your phone may display alternative languages.

1.Select Menu → Settings → Display → Language.

2.Select a language and press .

–English

–Spanish

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.

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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 Pull the battery out of the recess Installing the batteryRemoving the battery Getting StartedRecharging the battery Charging the batteryCaring for the battery General safety guidelinesGetting to know your phone Follow the system prompts Performing basic functionsUntil the phone beeps or plays a tone Then pressNavigating through menus Using menusContents of the main menu are as follows Understanding screen icons Phone position Using TOUCH2TALKAdjusting T2T call volume SpeakerphoneMaking a private T2T call T2T call typesMaking T2T calls and alerts You can make two types of walkie-talkie callsSending a T2T alert Receiving T2T calls and alertsMaking a group T2T call Receiving a T2T callAdding a T2T contact Saving, editing, and erasing T2T contactsReceiving a T2T alert Checking your contacts’ availability Checking and setting your availabilityErasing a T2T contact Saving, editing, and erasing T2T groups Erasing a T2T group Adding a member to a T2T groupEditing a T2T group name Erasing a T2T group memberRemoving yourself from a T2T group Dealing with multiple callsErasing T2T call history Calling a saved number Making a callRedialing a number Answering a callAdjusting the volume during a call Using the speakerphoneSetting the phone to hold calls Placing a call while in a callPlacing a call on hold Setting missed call alertsDealing with missed calls Changing the hold messageViewing recent calls Viewing recent call detailsSpeed dialing Calling recent callsSetting up voicemail Touch dialingTo exit Emergency mode Calling emergency servicesChanging the Keyguard setting Locking the keypadUnderstanding roaming Using your phone in an airplaneTiming your calls Tracking callsSetting digital or analog mode Setting the roam ringerSetting Call Guard Digital only sets the phone to work in digital mode onlyText entry modes Entering LETTERS, NUMBERS, and SymbolsUnderstanding text entry screens Switching default text entry modes Capitalization settingsEntering symbols Entering smileysQuick reference to text entry Storing Contacts Accessing Contacts menuCreating a new contact Assigning ringers Adding a code or extensionCustomizing your contacts Assigning picturesSending a vCard Editing a contactErasing a contact Assigning number typesChecking the Frequent List Customizing a phone numberFinding contact information Searching the Contacts directorySetting Fast Find Using Fast FindCreating a text message Sending text messagesSending and Receiving Text Messages Press . Select a contact Press . Highlight the number fieldOnce you have completed the message, select Options Including prewritten text and symbolsSetting sending options Understanding appended messages Adding a signatureIf you cannot send messages Receiving incoming calls while creating messagesT2T alert call Viewing your sent messagesT2T call Standard callTo view successfully sent messages Retrieving text messagesViewing failed or pending messages Erasing messages Setting message alertsIf you see the symbol Reading the messageErasing all messages Customizing message settingsErasing single messages Erasing messages automaticallyCreating and editing prewritten messages QuickText To create a new pre-written message, select New MsgContents of the Settings menu are as follows Customizing Your PhoneSilencing all sounds Choosing ringersSetting sounds for your phone Adjusting volumeChoosing a different language Setting message alertsUsing shortcuts Personalizing the screenSetting numbers to auto-hyphenate Adjusting the backlightingSetting power backlighting Choosing a menu viewCreating a secure environment Unlocking the phone Designating emergency numbersRestricting Calls Limiting calls Select an Unassigned slotNetwork settings Data SettingsSetting position location Connecting to a TTY/TDD deviceUsing Voice Recognition Setting up voice dialingCalling using voice tags Erasing all voice tags Calling using digit dialingUsing voice features with hands- free car kits Waking up the phoneAnswering the phone Using Expert ModeAnswering using voice commands Answering automaticallyTraining voice recognition How does Axcess Apps work? Using Axcess AppsAbout Axcess Apps Downloading an applicationRemoving an application Opening an applicationViewing application details Disabling an applicationChecking available memory Select or when done Accessing filesUsing Media Gallery Browsing imagesCreating free space Scheduler Using ToolsVoice Memo Creating an event Editing, erasing, or sending an eventSetting the QuickAlarm Alarm ClockSetting an alarm clock Tip CalculatorStopwatch TimerCalculator World ClockIf you search by City, the Find City screen is displayed FlashlightGames Press SelectDoodler To return to another saved doodle Saving a doodleResuming a doodle Using the Web menu options Using the Mobile WebConnecting to the Internet Starting Mobile WebBookmarking a Web site Checking Browser alertsSearching for a Web site Changing the Web promptConsumer Limited Warranty User Guide for Kyocera KX12 Phones Index World Clock Wallpaper, 44, 55 WarrantyUnlocking the phone Page