Kyocera Koi manual Sending text messages, Creating a text message, Setting sending options

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7SENDING AND RECEIVING TEXT MESSAGES

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

Important: The features and menus described in this chapter may vary depending on services available in your area. In addition, usage charges may apply to each message. For details, check with your service provider.

Sending text messages

You can only send text messages to phones that are capable of receiving them, or to email addresses.

Text messages have a predetermined character limit. When you reach the character limit for a single message the phone beeps and asks you to edit the message to meet the size limitation. Note that signatures you create and assign count as characters in your messages.

Creating a text message

To send a text message to a single recipient:

1.Select Menu Messages New Text Msg.

2.Select an address to enter the recipient’s phone number or email address:

Select a saved number from the Recent List or Contacts List, or select a Group Lists you have created.

Enter a New Address manually.

(To learn how to enter text, see page 26.)

3.To add another recipient to this message, choose a method:

Press to select Options. Then select

Recent List, Contacts List, or Group Lists.

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

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

4.Select Next.

5.Enter the message.

6.Select Options Insert. Press to add prewritten text:

Insert QuickText—Select a prewritten message. Highlight one from the list and press .

7.When you have completed the message, you can send it immediately or set sending options. To

send it immediately, press to select Send. See the following procedure to set sending options.

Setting sending options

When you are ready to send a message, you have several options for how and when you want the message to be received.

1.Once you have completed the message, press

to select Options.

2.Scroll down to select:

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Contents Page User Guide for the Kyocera Koi Phone Optimize your phone’s performance Medical devices Battery and charger specifications Charger Input Output Contents Clicks into place Installing the batteryOpening and closing Koi Recharging the battery Charging the batteryCaring for the battery General safety guidelinesCamera lens Camera flash Getting to know your phoneHome screen Navigation key shortcuts swivel open Accessing keypad shortcutsUsing Menus Jog shuttle shortcuts swivel closedAccessing menu items swivel open Swivel openPerforming basic functions Swivel closedPress and hold Until the phone beeps Horizontal menu bar usingPress Wait until the phone beeps Press and hold Follow the system promptsAlarm clock is set Understanding screen iconsRedialing a number Making a callEnding a call Open the swivel Enter the phone number PressCalling a saved number Using the speakerphoneAnswering calls using the swivel Answering callsViewing recent call details Setting missed call alertsDealing with missed calls Viewing recent callsSpeed dialing Touch dialingAdjusting the volume during a call Setting up voicemailCalling emergency services Silencing an incoming callReceiving data or faxes Tracking callsTiming your calls Understanding roamingSetting Call Guard Setting an alert for roamingSetting the roam ringer Adding a code or extension Creating a new contactEditing or erasing a contact Select SaveEdit Number-Change the phone number Editing a phone numberView Number-See the phone number you selected For more information, see Restricting calls onFinding contact information Setting Fast FindUsing Fast Find Checking the Frequent ListFlash On, Off, or Automatic Setting up the camera for photosTips before operating your camera Select Menu → Camera Menu options for camera modeRestoring camera menu settings Camera Pictures displays all pictures taken and storedCamera mode indicators and icons Taking a pictureKey Camera Menu Screen Sending a pictureCamera key map Key CameraRecording a video Setting up the video cameraMenu options for video mode Press in again Focus on the subject you want to video Video ModePress up or down and highlight Media Gallery → Videos → Video AlbumKey Video Camera Function Menu Function Video key mapKey Video Camera Menu Function Entering numbers Text entry modesUnderstanding text entry screens Entering words letter by letterSwitching default text entry modes Capitalization settingsEntering symbols Changing modesQuick reference to text entry Modifying pictures Accessing filesBrowsing pictures Select an optionVoice Memos contains voice memos you made to yourself Browsing imagesBrowsing sounds Select Menu → Media Gallery → ImagesCreating free space Erase All erases all sounds stored Select Close when doneBrowsing videos Select Menu → Media Gallery → VideosCreating a text message Setting sending optionsSending text messages To send a text message to a single recipientUnderstanding appended messages Adding a signatureIf you cannot send messages Viewing the OutBox Message cannot be sent because service is not availableReceiving incoming calls while creating messages Message has been received by the recipient you specifiedReading the message If you see the symbolRetrieving text messages Select Menu → Messages → InBoxErasing single messages Setting message alertsErasing messages Erasing all messagesCreating group lists Customizing message settingsWhen finished, select Done Contacts or Group Lists Sending multimedia messagesCreating a multimedia message Picture/Video fieldTo View the multimedia message, press To view Later, press Auto receive modePrompt mode To View the multimedia message, pressViewing multimedia messages To activate Prompt modeSelect Menu → Messages → Msg Settings Done exits the multimedia messageContents of the Settings menu are as follows Customizing Your PhoneAssigning a ringer to a contact Silencing all soundsChoosing ringers Setting sounds for your phone Adjusting volumeAdjusting key tone volume Setting message alertsUsing shortcuts Setting key lengthChanging your banner Choosing a different languagePersonalizing the screen Choosing a menu viewSetting numbers to auto-hyphenate Adjusting the backlightingSetting power backlighting Changing the display contrastSelecting a color theme Creating a secure environmentSelecting wallpaper Changing your lock codeDesignating emergency numbers Network settingsSwitching between phone lines Restricting callsSetting the phone to receive data or faxes Data SettingsSetting Com port speed Select Menu → Settings → Network → Location Setting position locationConnecting to a TTY/TDD device At the message prompt, press to select OK and continueCreating a voice tag for a contact Setting up voice dialingCalling using voice tags Viewing entries with voice tagsErasing voice tags Calling using digit dialingUsing voice features with hands-free car kits Waking up the phoneAnswering the phone Answering using voice commandsTraining voice recognition Answering automaticallyNaming a saved voice memo Voice MemoRecording a voice memo Playing or reviewing a voice memoSending a saved voice memo Alarm ClockScheduler Erasing a saved voice memoCalculator TimerTip Calculator Tetris StopwatchGames Press to end all games RaceDoodler You can create and save graphics on your phoneSaving a doodle Resuming a doodleStarting the Web Browser Using the Web BrowserUsing the Web menu options Press to continueChanging the Web prompt Searching for a Web siteChecking Net alerts Going to a bookmarked siteCustomer support Qualified service Phone accessories Become a product evaluatorErasing Touch dialing Alarm Clock, 8, 55 alertsNumber mode OutBox Phone book Contacts directory Finding a saved phone number, 18 flipVolume Earpiece, 13, 43 key beep, 44 ringer Unlocking the phone