Personalizing the screen, Changing your banner | Kyocera 901

Personalizing the screen

Changing your banner

The banner is the personal label for your phone. It appears on the home screen above the time and date. The banner can be up to 12 characters long.

1.Select Menu → Settings → Display → My Banner.

2.Enter your banner text. Press to clear any digits.

3.Press .

Choosing a menu view

Two menu views are available:

1.Select Menu → Settings → Display → Main Menu View, then the option you want:

–Graphic displays a graphical icon view of menu items.

–List displays menu items in text format.

2.Press .

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 length of time that backlighting remains on.

1.Select Menu → Settings → Display → Backlighting.

2.Select an option from the list:

–10 seconds, 30 seconds, 1 minute —Turn backlighting on for 10 or 30 seconds, or 1 minute after your last keypress.

–10 sec & in call, 30 sec & in call,

1 min & in call—Turn backlighting on for the duration of a call, and for 10 or 30 seconds, or 1 minute after your

last keypress.

Note: These settings drain the battery more quickly and reduce talk and standby times.

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.

Note: Power backlighting may not be available with the optional desktop charger or other accessories.

1.Select Menu → Settings → Accessories → Pwr Backlight.

2.Select Always On to keep backlighting on. Note: The battery charges more slowly when power backlighting is on.

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Kyocera 901 manual Personalizing the screen, Changing your banner, Choosing a menu view, Adjusting the backlighting

Contents

Page Page User Guide for the Kyocera Topaz Phone Iii Potentially unsafe areas 868-86842-0000 VAC / 50 / 60 Hz 500 mA Contents Installing the battery Charging the batteryRecharging the battery To charge the battery Caring for the battery General safety guidelinesCommon causes of battery drain Do not take apart, puncture, or short-circuit the battery Getting to know your phone Using menus Contents of the main menu are as followsView All Add New Find Name Speed Dial List Group List Press . See Choosing a menu view on page 22 for details Performing basic functions Making a call Redialing a numberCalling a saved number Answering calls Using the speakerphone Making conference callsDealing with missed calls Viewing recent call details Setting up voicemail Speed dialing Calling emergency services To exit Emergency modeIf you see only the symbol Silencing an incoming call Timing your calls Locking the keypadControlling network roaming Turning roaming on or off Creating a new contact Storing ContactsAdding a code or extension Adding a contact to a group Editing or erasing a contact Editing a phone numberSearching the Contacts directory To make changes to a contact, take these steps Entering TEXT, NUMBERS, and Symbols Text entry modes Capitalization settings Quick reference to text entryChanging modes To change text entry modes Cancel-To cancel sending this message Sending text messagesSending and Receiving Text Messages Creating a text message Retrieving text messages Adding a signatureIf you cannot send messages Receiving incoming calls while creating messages Setting message alerts Erasing messagesReading the message Erasing single messages Erasing messages automatically Customizing message settingsCreating group lists Silencing all sounds Setting the phone to vibrate or light upCustomizing Your Phone Adjusting volume Choosing ringers Using shortcuts Setting message alertsChoosing a different language Adjusting the backlighting Setting power backlightingPersonalizing the screen Changing your banner Creating a secure environment Restricting calls Erasing all contactsUnlocking the phone Designating emergency numbers Network settings Switching between phone linesConnecting to a TTY/TDD device Ensuring Call Privacy Show Hand Mouse HuntGames To play a game Alarm Clock SchedulerCalculator Tools Timer StopwatchShortcut Key Scratch Pad Qualified service Phone accessories Become a product evaluatorCustomer support Getting Help Consumer Limited Warranty User Guide for the Kyocera Topaz Phone Alarm clock, 2, 27 alerts IndexHard pause Icons, 2 inbox Turning off Turning on