This manual is based on the production version of
the Kyocera K433L phone. Software changes may
have occurred after this printing. Kyocera reserves
the right to make changes in technical and product
specifications without prior notice. The products
and equipment described in this documentation
are manufactured under license from QUALCOMM
Incorporated under one or more of the following
U.S. patents:
The Kyocera Wireless Corp. ("KWC") products
described in this manual may include copyrighted
KWC and third party software stored in
semiconductor memories or other media. Laws in th e
United States and other countries preserve for KWC
and third party software providers certain exclusive
rights for copyrighted software, such as the exclusive
rights to distribute or reproduce the copyrighted
software. Accordingly, any copyrighted software
contained in the KWC products may not be modified,
reverse engineered, distributed or reproduced in any
manner not permitted by law. Furthermore, the
purchase of the KWC products shall not be deemed
to grant either directly or by implication, estoppel, or
otherwise, any license under the copyrights, patents
or patent applications of KWC or any third party
software provider, except for the normal, nonexclusive royalty-free license to use that arises by
operation of law in the sale of a product.
Kyocera is a registered trademark of Kyocera
Corporation. Brick Attack, Doodler, Mask, and
Rave are trademarks of Kyocera Wireless Corp.
Virgin, the Virgin signature, and the Virgin Mobile
trademark and logo are registered trademarks of
Virgin Enterprises Ltd. BREW is a trademark and
QUALCOMM is a registered trademark of
QUALCOMM Incorporated. Tetris is a registered
trademark of Elorg Company LLC. Openwave is a
trademark of Openwave Systems Incorporated.
eZiText is a registered trademark of Zi Corporation.
All other trademarks are the property of their
respective owners.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
To maintain compliance with FCC RF
exposure guidelines, if you wear a handset on your
body, use the Kyocera Wireless Corp. (KWC)
supplied and approved;
Phone Case Model: TXLCC10042B
Belt Clip Model: TXLCC10047B
Sport Clip Model: TXLCC10045B
Other accessories used with this device for body-
worn operations must not contain any metallic
components and must provide at least 22.5 mm
separation distance including the antenna and the
user’s body.
THIS MODEL PHONE MEETS THE GOVERNMENT’S
REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES.
Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and
receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to
exceed th e emission limits for exposure to radio
frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal
Communications Commission of the U.S.
Government. These limits are part of
comprehensive guidelines and establish permitted
levels of RF energy for the general population. The
guidelines are based on standards that were
developed by independent scientific organizations
through periodic and thorough evaluation of
scientific studies.
The standards include a substantial safety margin
designed to assure the safety of all persons,
regardless of age and health.
The exposure standard for wireless mobile phones
employs a unit of measurement known as the
Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit
set by the FCC is 1.6 W/kg.* Tests for SAR are
conducted using standard operating positions
specified by the FCC with the phone transmitting at
its highest certified power level in all tested
frequency bands.
Although the SAR is determined at the highest
certified power level, the actual SAR level of the
phone while operating can be well below the
maximum value. This is because the phone is
designed to operate at multiple power levels so as
to use only the power required to reach the
network. In general, the closer you are to a wireless
base station antenna, the lower the power output.
Before a phone model is available for sale to the
public, it must be tested and certified to the FCC
that it does not exceed the limit established by the
government-adopted requirement for safe
exposure. The tests are performed in positions and
locations (e.g., at the ear and worn on the body) as
required by the FCC for each model. The highest
SAR values for these model phones are:
PCS/CDMA mode (Part 24) - Head: 1.12 W/kg;
Body-worn: 0.45 W/kg
Body-worn measurements differ among phon e
models, depending upon availability of accessories
and FCC requirements. The body-worn SAR values
provided above were obtained by using Kyocera
Wireless Corp. [KWC] supplied and approved;
Phone Case Model: TXLCC10042B
Belt Clip Model: TXLCC10047B
Sport Clip Model: TXLCC10045B
While there may be differences between the
SAR levels of various phones and at various
positions, they all meet the government
requirement for safe exposure.
The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization
for this model phone with all reported SAR levels
evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF
emission guidelines. SAR information on this
model phone is on file with the FCC and can be
found under the Display Grant section
http://www.fcc.gov/oet/fccid after searching on the
FCC ID: OVFKWC-K4X3
User Guide for the K9 Pho neiii
Additional information on SAR can be found
on the Cellular Telecommunications and
Internet Association (CTIA) web-site at
http://www.wow-com.com.
* In the United States and Canada, the SAR limit
for mobile phones used by the public is 1.6 watts/
kg (W/kg) averaged over one gram of tissue. The
standard incorporates a substantial margin of
safety to give additional protection for the public
and to account for any variations in measurements.
Caution
The user is cautioned that changes or
modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the warranty
and user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Optimize your phone’s performance
Use the guidelines on page 1 to learn how to
optimize the performance and life of your phone
and battery.
Air bags
If your vehicle has an air bag, DO NOT place
installed or portable phon e equipment or other
objects over the air bag or in the air bag deployment
area. If equipment is not properly installed, you and
your passengers risk serious injury.
Medical devices
Pacemakers—Warning to pacemaker wearers:
Wireless phones, when in the ‘on’ position, have
been shown to interfere with pacemakers. The
phone should be kept at least six (6) inches away
from the pacemaker to reduce risk.
The Health Industry Manufacturers Association
and the wireless technology research community
recommend that you follow these guidelines to
minimize the potential for interference.
• Always keep the phone at least six inches
(15 centimeters) away from your pacemaker
when the phone is turn ed on.
• Do not carry your phone near your heart.
• Use the ear opposite the pacemaker.
• If you have any reason to suspect that
interference is taking place, turn off your
phone immediately.
Hearing aids—Some digital wireless phones
may interfere with hearing aids. In the event of
such interference, you may want to consult
Virgin Mobile or call the customer service line
to discuss alternatives.
Other medical devices—If you use any other personal
medical device, consult the manufacturer of the
device to determine if it is adequately shielded
from external RF energy. Your physician may be
able to help you obtain this information.
In health care facilities—Turn your phone off in health
care facilities wh en instruc ted. Hospitals and
health care facilities may be u sing equipment that
is sensitive to external RF energy.
Potentially unsafe areas
Posted facilities—Turn you r phone off in any facility
when posted notices require you to do so.
Aircraft—FCC regulations prohibit using your
phone on a plane that is in the air. Turn your phone
off before boarding aircraft.
Vehicles—RF signals may affect improperly
installed or inadequately shielded electronic
systems in motor vehicles. Check with the
manufacturer of the device to determine if it is
adequately shielded from external RF energy.
Blasting areas—Turn off your phone where
blasting is in progress. Observe restrictions, and
follow any regulations or rules.
Potentially explosive atmospheres—Turn off your
phone when you are in any area with a potentially
explosive atmosphere. Obey all signs and
instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an
explosion or fire, resulting in bodily injury or death.
Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are
often, but not always, clearly marked.
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They include:
• fueling areas such as gas stations
• below deck on boats
• transfer or storage facilities for fuel or chemicals
• vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas, such as
propane or butane
• areas where the air contains chemicals or
particles such as grain, dust, or metal powders
• any other area where you would normally be
advised to turn off your vehicle engine
Use with care
Use only in normal position (to ear). Avoid
dropping, hitting, bending, or sitting on the phone.
Keep phone dry
If the phone gets wet, turn the power off
immediately and contact your dealer. Water
damage may not be covered under warranty.
Resetting the phone
If the screen seems frozen and the keypad does
not respond to keypresses, reset the phone by
completing the following steps:
1. Remove the battery door.
2. Remove and replace the battery.
If the problem persists, return the phone to the
dealer for service.
Accessories
Use only Kyocera Wireless Corp. approved
accessories with Kyocera Wireless Corp. phones.
Use of any unauthorized accessories may be
dangerous and will invalidate the phone warranty
if said accessories cause damage or a defect to
the phone.
To shop online for a Hands-free Car Kit and other
phone accessories, visit
www.kyocera-wireless.com/store.
To order by phone, call (800) 349-4188 (U.S.A.
only) or (858) 882-1410.
Radio Frequency (RF) energy
Your telephone is a radio transmitter and receiver.
When it is on, it receives and sends out RF energy.
The Virgin Mobile network controls the power of
the RF signal. This power level can range from
0.006 to 0.6 watts.
In August 1996, the U.S. Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) adopted RF exposure
guidelines with safety levels for hand-held
wireless phones. These guidelines are consistent
with the safety standards previously set by both
U.S. and international standards bodies in the
following reports:
• ANSI C95.1 (American National Standards
Institute, 1992)
• NCRP Report 86 (National Council on Radiation
Protection and Measurements, 1986)
• ICNIRP (International Commission on NonIonizing Radiation Protection, 1996)
Your phone complies with the standards set by
these reports and the FCC guidelines.
E911 Mandates
Where service is available, this handset complies
with the Phase I and Phase II E911 Mandates
issued by the FCC.
Battery and charger specifications
ChargerInputOutput
CV90-60858-01 100-240 VAC /
50/60 Hz
CV90-60859-1 120 VAC /
60 Hz
Standard Battery CV90-K3040: 3.7 V / 900 mAh
4.5 V
1.5 A
5.2 V
400 mA
User Guide for the K9 Pho nev
Customer support
The Virgin Mobile customer support department
may be accessible directly from your phone when
you dial a number such as *611 (check with Virgin
Mobile). They can answer questions about your
phone, phone bill, call coverage area, and specific
features available to you, such as call forwarding
or voicemail.
For questions about the phone features, refer to
the materials provided with your phone, or visit
www.kyocera-wireless.com.
For additional questions, you may contact the
Kyocera Wireless Corp. Customer Care Center in
any of the following ways:
• Web site: www.kyocera-wireless.com
• Email: phone-help@kyocera-wireless.com
• Telephone: 1-800-349-4478 (U.S. and Canada)
or 1-858-882-1401.
Customer support phone numbers are also
available in the following countries.
Argentina:0-800-666-0052
Australia:800-507-000
Brazil:0-800-55-2362
Chile:800-43-1212
Colombia01-800-700-1546
India:1-600-331121
Mexico:001-866-650-5103
New Zealand: 0-800-990-100
Panama:001-800-201-1984
Peru:0-800-51-934
Puerto Rico: 1-866-664-6443
Venezuela:0-800-100-2640
(from MTNL/BSNL phones)
Before requesting support, please try to reproduce
and isolate the problem. When you contact the
Customer Care Center, be ready to provide the
following information:
• The name of your service provider
(Virgin Mobile).
• The actual error message or problem
you are experiencing.
• The steps you took to reproduce the problem.
• The phone’s electronic serial number (ESN).
To find the ESN select Menu
→Phone Info.
Qualified service
If the problem with your phone persists, return the
phone with all accessories and packaging to the
dealer for qualified service.
Become a product evaluator
To participate in the testing and evaluation of
Kyocera Wireless Corp. products, including cellular
or PCS phones, visit
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Getting to know your phone
Flashlight can be turned on by pressing , or using
1
the Tools menu.
Jack for Hands-free Headset (sold separately) only.
2
Main screen. Press to select Menu.
3
OK key selects a menu item or option.
4
Navigation key scrolls through lists and positions cursor.
5
Also accesses shortcuts from the main screen.
Send/Talk key starts or answers a call.
6
Keypad for entering numbers, letters, or symbols.
7
* Shift key changes the text mode in text entry.
8
Antenna (does not extend).
9
Clear key erases the last character in text entry, turns on the
10
flashlight, or returns to the previous menu.
End/Power key turns the phone on or off, ends a call,
11
or returns you to the main screen.
Space # key enters a space during text entry.
12
Jack for AC adapter (included).
13
0/Next key cycles through word choices during text entry.
14
Warning: Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack