Understanding text entry screens, Text entry modes | Kyocera KX9

4ENTERING LETTERS, 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.

characters							capitalization setting
remaining								text entry mode
remaining

text entry fields

Text entry modes

There are six text entry modes:

Case change

Numbers only

Normal alpha

Rapid Entry

Add Symbol

Add Smiley

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. See “Changing modes” on page 17.

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

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

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

Note: To enter a space, press .

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.

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Kyocera KX9 manual Understanding text entry screens, Text entry modes, Entering numbers, Entering words letter by letter

Contents

Page User Guide for the Kyocera KX9a Phone Page Fueling areas such as gas stations Below deck on boats Extended Battery Table of Contents Page To install the battery Hold the phone face down Installing the batteryCharging the battery Recharging the battery Make a call Enter the number and press Caring for the batteryDo not take apart, puncture, or short-circuit the battery Performing basic functions Getting to know your phone Left softkey accesses menus and functions Navigating through menus Using menusContents of the main menu are as follows Speakerphone is on Auto-Answer is on DRM protected Alarm clock is setUnderstanding screen icons Call is in progress Answering a call Making a callRedialing a number Calling a saved number Placing a call on hold Using the speakerphoneSetting the phone to hold calls Adjusting the volume during a call Speed dialing Dealing with missed callsViewing recent call details Touch dialing Setting up voicemailCalling emergency services Tracking calls Using your phone in an airplaneTo exit Emergency mode Setting Airplane mode Understanding roaming Timing your calls Assigning ringers Creating a new contactAdding a code or extension Customizing your contacts Assigning number types Assigning picturesClassifying contacts as Personal or Business Customizing a phone number Editing a contactErasing a contact Sending a vCard Searching the Contacts directory Setting Fast FindFinding contact information Checking the Frequent List Entering words letter by letter Understanding text entry screensText entry modes Entering numbers Entering smileys Capitalization settingsEntering symbols Switching default text entry modes Quick reference to text entry Enter a recipient’s phone number or email address Including prewritten text and symbolsSending text messages Creating a text message Adding a signature Setting sending options Viewing your sent messages If you cannot send messagesUnderstanding appended messages Receiving incoming calls while creating messages Message has been received Retrieving text messagesReading the message To view successfully sent messages Erasing messages Customizing message settings To create a new pre-written message, select New Msg When finished, select DoneCreating group lists Contacts List to select numbers from your phone book Customizing Your Phone Contents of the Settings menu are as follows Choosing ringers Silencing all sounds Adjusting volume Setting sounds for your phone Choosing a different language Setting message alertsUsing shortcuts Changing your banner Adjusting the backlightingSetting power backlighting Personalizing the screen Creating a secure environment Erasing all contacts Locking your phoneDesignating emergency numbers Limiting calls Connecting to a TTY/TDD device Network settingsSetting position location Switching between phone lines Scheduler Voice Memo Editing, erasing, or sending an event Alarm ClockSetting an alarm clock Calculator Setting the QuickAlarmTip Calculator Brick Attack TimerStopwatch Games Race Browsing sounds Accessing filesBrowsing images Creating free space Customer support Qualified servicePhone accessories Become a product evaluator Games Brick Attack, 36 Race 21 ErasingFast find Unlocking the phone VCard Volume Earpiece, 7, 27 key beep, 27 ringer Wallpaper, 30