Retrieving text messages

When a text message is received, your screen displays “<x>New Messages” with the

symbol.

Press the left softkey to select InBox, highlight the message, and press the left

softkey to select View. - or -

To Ignore the message, press the right

softkey .

The symbol flashes if the message is urgent.

Note: If you receive a new message while you are reading a message, the one you are reading will be replaced by the new one. You can find the older message in the InBox:

Select Menu Messages InBox.

To view a message later

1.Select Menu Messages InBox. A list of all your received messages appears.

indicates an “Urgent” message.

2.Scroll through the list of messages and press

to read one.

Reading the message

The options available to you may vary. Check with your service provider.

Note: Sounds embedded in text messages will not play if the phone is set to Silence All mode.

1.If the text message is long, press down to view the entire message.

2.When you are finished, you can Erase the message or select Options to do the following:

Lock Msg to protect the message from being accidentally deleted.

Forward the message.

Reply with Copy to reply to the message with a copy of the original attached.

Save Message to save the message.

Save as QuickText to save the text from the message as QuickText, which you can insert into other messages. Graphics and sound are not saved as part of QuickText.(For more about QuickText, see page 30.)

View Sender information.

Block messages from this sender.

3.Select Done.

Note: The symbol indicates that a graphic did not come through. It may be too large or incorrectly formatted.

Setting message alerts

You can set your phone to alert you of incoming text messages or pages. For more information, see “Setting message alerts” on page 46.

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Kyocera KX18 manual Retrieving text messages, Reading the message, Setting message alerts, Symbol

KX18 specifications

The Kyocera KX18 is a remarkable feature phone that gained popularity in the mid-2000s due to its reliable performance, compact design, and user-friendly interface. This device was particularly aimed at consumers looking for a durable yet straightforward mobile experience, without the complexity that often comes with smartphones.

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The KX18 is equipped with a traditional keypad, which appeals to users who prefer tactile feedback when typing. This design makes it easy to send messages and navigate through the phone's menu. It also supports SMS and MMS messaging, allowing users to communicate effectively through text and multimedia messages.

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