Kyocera 3250: Official Manual for Text Entry Instructions

4ENTERING LETTERS, NUMBERS, AND SYMBOLS

You may enter letters, numbers, and symbols in contacts, text messages, and your banner.

Understanding text entry screens

The text entry area is a large field in the center of the screen. The current text entry mode (and capitalization setting, when applicable) are indicated by icons.

text entry field

capitalization	text entry
setting	mode

Text entry modes

There are four text entry modes:

Number mode

Normal text mode

Rapid text entry mode

Symbol mode

Note: The mode you start in depends on the task you are doing. For example, when entering a phone number, you’re in number mode. When entering a name for a contact, you’re in normal text mode.

Entering numbers

You can enter numbers in several modes.

•To enter a number while in mode, press a number key once.

•To enter a number while in or mode, press and hold a number key until the number appears on the screen.

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Contents

Page User Guide for the Kyocera 3250 phone FCC/IC Notice Walkie-Talkie radio feature Potentially unsafe areas 093 453 Contents Using Tools Installing the battery Charging the batteryGetting Started Hold the phone face down Caring for the battery General safety guidelinesCommon causes of battery drain Performing basic functions Jack for AC Adapter included Antenna Getting to know your phoneJack for Data Cable sold separately Getting Started Either Graphic or List and press Using menusContents of the main menu are as follows Understanding screen icons Using the Sport Clip Phone is set to vibrate instead of ring Making a private PTT call Using Push to TalkMaking PTT calls Viewing recent PTT calls Adding new PTT contactsSelect a recent caller Select Menu → Recent Calls Erasing individual PTT contacts Erasing PTT call historyChecking your contacts’ availability Refusals Creating PTT groups Checking and setting your presenceSetting a shortcut to My Availability Adding a member to a PTT group Making a group PTT callSelect Yes to send the message Group Creation Select Menu → Push To Talk → PTT Groups Erasing a PTT group member Editing a PTT group nameErasing a PTT group Dealing with multiple calls Leaving a PTT groupReceiving calls Placing calls Multiple calls active Audio requirements for multiple callsCall waiting tone Making a call Answering a callMaking and Answering Calls Redialing a number Setting the phone to hold calls Using the speakerphoneAdjusting speakerphone volume Placing a call on hold Setting missed call alerts Dealing with missed callsViewing recent call details Viewing recent calls Using speed dialing Speed dialingTouch Dialing Erasing recent calls Setting up voicemail Using 1-Touch DialingEnabling 1-Touch dialing Checking voicemail messages Tracking calls Silencing an incoming callLocking the keypad Calling emergency services To exit emergency modeReceiving data or faxes Understanding roaming Setting an alert for roaming Setting the roam ringerSelect Menu → Settings → Network → Roam/Svc Alert Select Menu → Settings → Sounds → Roam Ringer Entering LETTERS, NUMBERS, and Symbols Text entry modesUnderstanding text entry screens Entering numbers Entering symbols Entering words letter by letterEntering words quickly Changing modes Capitalization settings Press and hold until icon for the mode you want appearsThen press to enter the menu, and select a different mode This Capitalizes Mode Quick reference to text entry Saving a contact Storing Contacts Editing or erasing a contact Adding a code or extensionAdding a plus sign for international calling Enter the remaining numbers Select Save New Editing a phone number Edit Voice Dial-Record a new voice dial name Setting Fast Find Finding contact informationViewing contacts Checking the frequent contacts list Setting sending options Sending text messagesSending and Receiving Text Messages Sending a simple message Sending a saved message Emoticons-Select a smiley face icon. PressSet Priority-Label the message as Urgent Select Menu → Messages → Saved If you cannot send messages Receiving incoming calls while creating messagesViewing the OutBox To send the message, press to select Send Retrieving text messages Saving messages to the OutBoxIf you see the New Message note If you see the body of the message Setting message alerts If you see the symbolErasing messages Reading the message Customizing message settings Erasing single messagesErasing all messages Erasing messages automatically Select Menu → Messages → Msg Settings → Edit AutoText Contacts List-Select contacts from your phone bookTo create a new pre-written message, highlight Creating and editing prewritten messages AutoText Switching default text entry mode You can set the default text entry mode for text messagingCreating a signature Enter the signature text Press to select OK Using Voice Recognition Setting up voice dialingCalling using voice tags Making calls using expert mode Making calls using digit dialingRemain silent to make the call, or say No to cancel Select Menu → Settings → Voice Services → Expert Mode Waking up the phone Using voice features with hands-free car kitsTraining voice recognition Answering using voice commands Answering the phoneIgnoring an incoming call Answering automatically Customizing Your Phone Setting the phone to vibrate or light up Silencing all soundsChoosing a different ringer Specifying ringers for different calls Adjusting volume Using shortcuts Defining the up feature shortcut Setting a screen saverPersonalizing the screen Creating a shortcut to your frequent contacts list Adjusting the backlighting Setting power backlightingChoosing a different menu view Changing the display contrast Setting numbers to auto-hyphenate Creating a secure environmentChanging your lock code Locking your phone Designating emergency numbers Restricting callsErasing all contacts You can erase all contacts from the Contacts directory Data settings Setting message alertsNetwork settings Connecting to a TTY/TDD device Setting the phone to receive data or faxesSelect Menu → Settings → Network → Data/Fax Calls Connect the phone to the laptop or PC Setting position location Select Menu → Settings → Network → LocationTo set your option If you see a message prompt, press to continue Using Tools Voice MemoPlaying a voice memo Recording a voice memo Scheduler Erasing a saved voice memoAdding an event Adding an occasion Viewing, editing, or erasing an event Alarm ClockViewing a list of occasions Tip Calculator CalculatorUse the calculator for basic mathematical equations Exit the calculator and return to home screen Timer When the alarm rings, press to silence itSelect Menu → Tools → Timer Stopwatch Tetris FUN & GamesSelect Menu → Fun & Games → Tetris Timed 3 Min, Timed 5 Min, and Garbage Brick Attack Race Resume, New or Quit Game, press . From here you can choosePress to end all games Doodler Select Menu → Fun & Games → Doodler Using the Tool Kit Modifying the DoodleSaving the Doodle Resuming Doodles To access stored sounds My SoundsMy Pictures Exit returns you to the home screen Using the Web Browser Connecting to the InternetUsing the Web menu options Starting the Web Browser Searching for a Web site Bookmarking a Web siteChecking Net alerts Keeping track of browser usage Backlighting, 48 banner, 47 battery Drain Index For finding phone, 53 indicators Phone ringer, 51 jack, 3 purchasingNet alerts Phone numbers editing, 30 finding quickly, 31 saving Creating, 47 silent mode Icons Timer, 58 timersVolume Earpiece, 21 Unlocking the phone Vibrate icon Voice dialing

Kyocera Guide to Text Entry and Input Features for 3250

Models: 3250

4ENTERING LETTERS, NUMBERS, AND SYMBOLS

Understanding text entry screens

Text entry modes

Entering numbers