Kyocera KX12 manual Choosing a menu view, Adjusting the backlighting, Setting power backlighting

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4.Enter your new text. See Chapter 4, “Understanding text entry screens” .

5.Select Save.

Choosing a 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 .

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

–List displays a list of each menu item.

3.Press to return to the home screen. The next time you select Menu, you 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 :

–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.

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 left or right to adjust the contrast 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.

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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 ringersAssigning number types Editing a contactErasing 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