Understanding text entry screens, Text entry modes | Kyocera KX17

4ENTERING TEXT, NUMBERS, AND SYMBOLS

You can enter letters, numbers, and symbols in Contacts, text messages, and your banner.

Understanding text entry screens

The current text entry mode (and capitalization setting, when applicable) are indicated by icons.

text entry

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Text entry modes

There are five text entry modes:

Case change

Normal alpha

Rapid Entry

Numbers only

Add Symbol

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

•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.

Entering words letter by letter

Use normal alpha to enter letters.

1.Press a key once for the first letter, twice for the second letter, and so on. If your phone is set to Spanish, accented letters are available.

2.Wait for the cursor to move right and enter the next letter.

Entering words quickly

When you press a series of keys using mode, checks its dictionary of common words and

guesses at the word you are trying to spell.

1.For each letter of the word you want, press the

key once. For example, to enter the word

“any” press: → → .

2.If the word doesn’t match what you want,

press to look at other word matches.

3.When you see the word you want, press .

User Guide for the Kyocera Prisma Phone

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Kyocera KX17 manual Understanding text entry screens, Text entry modes, Entering TEXT, NUMBERS, and Symbols

Contents

Page FCC/IC Notice User Guide for the Kyocera Prisma Phone Medical devices Optimize your phone’s performanceAir bags Use with care Resetting the phoneAccessories Potentially unsafe areas Customer support Battery and charger specifications Charger Input OutputStandard Battery E911 mandates Become a product evaluator Qualified service Contents Page Recharging the battery Installing the batteryCharging the battery Caring for the battery Understanding screen icons Common causes of battery drain Home screen Getting to know your phone Brick AttackTM Race 21TM My Sounds Using menusContents of the main menu are as follows Performing basic functions Answering calls Making a callRedialing a number Calling a saved number Viewing recent calls Using the speakerphoneDealing with missed calls Calling recent calls Using speed dialingSpeed dialing Touch dialing Enabling 1-Touch dialing Setting up voicemailUsing 1-Touch dialing Silencing an incoming call Locking the keypad Calling emergency servicesTracking calls Timing your calls Controlling network roaming Setting an alert for roamingSetting the roam ringer Setting Call Guard to avoid roaming calls Adding a code or extension Creating a new contactEditing or erasing a contact Storing Contacts Checking the Frequent List Editing a phone numberFinding contact information Searching the Contacts directory Using Fast Find Text entry modes Entering TEXT, NUMBERS, and SymbolsUnderstanding text entry screens Changing modes Capitalization settingsEntering symbols Switching default text entry modes Quick reference to text entry Select Insert... → Smileys or AutoText Sending text messagesSending and Receiving Text Messages Creating a text message Receiving incoming calls while creating messages Adding a signatureIf you cannot send messages Message has been received by the recipient you specified Select Enabled to save all sent messages to the OutBoxRetrieving text messages Viewing the OutBox Reading the message Setting message alertsIf you see the symbol Erasing messages Erasing messages automatically Customizing message settingsErasing single messages Erasing all messages Creating and editing prewritten messages AutoText Customizing Your Phone Contents of the Settings menu are as follows Assigning business and personal ringers Setting the phone to vibrate or light upSilencing all sounds Choosing ringers Setting message alerts Adjusting volume Personalizing the screen Using shortcutsChoosing a different language Choosing a menu view Adjusting the backlightingSetting power backlighting Setting numbers to auto-hyphenate Creating a secure environment Unlocking the phone Locking your phoneRestricting calls Erasing all contacts Ensuring Call Privacy Network settingsSwitching between phone lines Connecting to a TTY/TDD device FUN & Games Brick AttackRace Refer to My Sounds During Title, or No Music Sound Effects-Choose to Enable orMy Sounds Saving memory Tools Alarm ClockScheduler Tip Calculator World Clock Calculator Stopwatch Timer Index TTY/TDD