Kyocera KX444 manual Performing basic functions, Common causes of battery drain

Common causes of battery drain

•Playing games

•Using the Web

•Keeping backlight on

•Making and receiving Push to Talk (PTT) calls.

•Using the speakerphone

•Operating in analog ( ) mode. Your phone switches between modes to find the best

signal. To set your phone to operate in a single mode, select Menu → Settings → Network → Digital or Analog.

•Operating in digital mode when far away from a base station or cell site.

•Using data cables or accessories, such as the Hands-free headset.

•Operating when no service is available, or service is available intermittently.

•High earpiece and ringer volume settings.

•Repeating sound, vibration, or lighted alerts.

Performing basic functions

•Turn the phone on: Press and wait until the hourglass icon appears.

•Turn the phone off: Press and hold until the phone beeps or the screen goes blank.

•Make a call: Enter the number and press .

•End a call: Press (the red key).

•Answer a call: Press (the green key).

•Make a Push to Talk (PTT) call: Press the PTT button on the left side of the phone. Hold button to talk. Release button to listen.

•Answer a PTT call: Press the PTT button.

•Turn the speakerphone on or off for PTT calls:

Press the speakerphone button on the top of the phone.

•Access voicemail: Press and hold and follow the system prompts.

•Verify your phone number:

Select Menu → Phone Info. Press down to scroll through information.

•Silence the ringer: Press , then to answer.

•Silence all sounds: Select Menu →

Settings → Silent Mode and select an option.

•Lock the keypad: Press and hold .

•Access your personal shortcut: Press up.

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