Kyocera K342 Sending text messages, Sending and Receiving Text Messages, Creating a text message

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5SENDING 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 11.

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

Sending text messages

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

Creating a text message

1.Select Menu Messages New Text Msg.

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

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 28. - or -

Enter a new address manually. (To learn how to enter text, see “Understanding text entry screens” on page 15.)

3.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 will be sent one at a time, once to each addressee.

4.When you are done entering addresses,

press .

5.Enter the message. To learn how to enter text, see “Understanding text entry screens” on page 15.

- or -

Add QuickText, symbols, or smileys to your message. See “Including prewritten text and symbols” on page 23 for information.

6.Press to select Send. See “Setting sending options” on page 24 for information about how and when you want the message to

be received.

Including prewritten text and symbols

During text entry, you can insert QuickText, symbols, or smileys into your message.

1.From the text entry screen, select Options.

2.Select an option and press :

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Contents Page User Guide for the Kyocera K342 Phone Optimize your phone’s performance Use with care Standard Battery Contents Charging the battery Installing the batteryRecharging the battery Getting StartedAccessing keypad shortcuts Caring for the batteryGeneral safety guidelines Common causes of battery drainGetting to know your phone Shift key changes the text mode in text entryMenu options OK key selects a menu item or optionExternal screen displays time, caller ID, signal Taking a picture or lights when you have a message orBattery strength Mode, press and hold until you hear two beepsContents of the main menu are as follows Using menusAccessing menu items Performing basic functions Understanding screen icons Answering a call Making a callSilencing an incoming call Making and Answering CallsSetting the phone to hold calls Using the speakerphoneRedialing a number Calling a saved numberDealing with missed calls Setting missed call alertsViewing recent call details Changing the hold messageTouch dialing Setting up voicemailSpeed dialing To exit Emergency mode Calling emergency servicesTracking calls Checking voicemail messagesUnderstanding roaming Timing your callsReceiving data or faxes Setting Call Guard Using your phone in an airplaneSetting Airplane mode Select OK after reading the messageText entry modes Entering LETTERS, NUMBERS, and SymbolsUnderstanding text entry screens Entering symbols Capitalization settingsSwitching default text entry modes Entering smileysQuick reference to text entry Adding a code or extension Creating a new contactCustomizing your contacts Storing ContactsClassifying contacts as Personal or Business Assigning picture IDAssigning a contact to a voice dial list Assigning number typesErasing a contact Editing a contactSending a vCard Customizing a phone numberFinding contact information Setting Fast FindChecking the Frequent List Searching the Contacts directoryUsing Fast Find Sending text messages Including prewritten text and symbolsSending and Receiving Text Messages Creating a text messageSettings allows you to choose from Following after pressing Setting sending optionsAdding a signature Once you have completed the message, select OptionsUnderstanding appended messages If you cannot send messagesReceiving incoming calls while creating messages Viewing your sent messagesViewing failed or pending messages Retrieving text messagesMessage has been received Message has been sent to more than one recipientIf you see the symbol Setting message alertsErasing messages Reading the messageErasing all messages Customizing message settingsErasing messages automatically Creating group listsTo create a new pre-written message, select New Msg Creating and editing prewritten messages QuickTextSending and Receiving Multimedia Messages Sending multimedia messagesCreating a picture message Press to select Options. Then selectReceiving multimedia messages Auto receive modePrompt mode Viewing multimedia messages To activate Prompt modeHighlight Auto Retrieve and press Done exits the multimedia messageCustomizing Your Phone Contents of the Settings menu are as followsAssigning business and personal ringers Silencing all soundsChoosing ringers Adjusting volume Setting sounds for your phoneUsing shortcuts Setting message alertsAdjusting key tone volume Setting key lengthChoosing a different language Adjusting the backlightingPersonalizing the screen Changing your bannerSetting numbers to auto-hyphenate Setting power backlightingChanging the display contrast Selecting a screen saverSelecting a color theme Creating a secure environmentChoosing a different time/date format Changing your lock codeSwitching between phone lines Network settingsDesignating emergency numbers Limiting callsSetting Com port speed Data SettingsSetting the phone to receive data or faxes Connecting to a TTY/TDD deviceSetting position location Voice Commands Setting digit lengthsSetting up a voice dial list Call a contact using the dial number command Using voice commandsCall a contact using the contact name command Access menus using the shortcut name command Enabling expert modeAccess contact information using the find command Display resultsAnswering using voice commands Using voice features with hands-free car kitsWaking up the phone Answering the phoneIgnoring an incoming call Training voice recognitionUntrain voice recognition Setting up the camera for photos Accessing camera modeUsing the Camera Tips before operating your cameraPress to activate camera mode Select Options Menu options for camera modeRestoring camera menu settings Setting up the video camera Camera mode indicators and iconsTaking a picture Camera key mapRecording a video Menu options for video modeHighlight Video Mode and press Flip open or closed Video key mapUsing Media Gallery Accessing filesBrowsing pictures Browsing imagesHighlight a display and press to select Browsing soundsBrowsing videos User Guide for the Kyocera K342 Phone Scheduler Using Tools and GamesVoice Memo Editing, erasing, or sending an event Alarm ClockSetting the QuickAlarm Setting an alarm clockTip Calculator CalculatorGamepad Keymap setting TimerStopwatch GamesPress to select New To pause the game, press , then press Brick AttackRace Saving a doodle DoodlerScreen Select then Done Press a number key to move the cursorResuming a doodle Using Bluetooth Wireless Technology PairingBluetooth wireless technology device is added to My Devices Connecting to a Bluetooth wireless technology deviceNecessary, and press to select OK Scroll to the device and press to select DisconnectServices Bluetooth wireless technology settingsRenaming your phone’s Bluetooth identification Visible DurationConnecting to the Internet Using the Web BrowserUsing the Web menu options Launching the Web BrowserSearching for a Web site Setting a Web PromptChecking Net alerts Going to a bookmarked siteGetting Help Qualified serviceCustomer support Phone accessories Become a product evaluator Index Brick Attack Doodler Race 21 QuickAlarm QuickText, 24 Race 21Hard pause Unlocking the phone VCard, 20 vibrate, 7Setting up, 6 volume Earpiece, 8, 35 key beep, 36 ringer