Kyocera KWC KX12 User Manual

User Guide for Kyocera KX12 Phones

This manual is based on the production version of the Kyocera KX12 phone for ALLTEL. 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:

4,901,307 5,109,390 5,267,262 5,416,797 5,506,865

5,544,196 5,657,420 5,101,501 5,267,261 5,414,796

5,504,773 5,535,239 5,600,754 5,778,338 5,228,054

5,337,338 5,710,784 5,056,109 5,568,483 5,659,569

5,490,165 5,511,073

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 the 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, non-exclusive 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. Doodler is a trademark of Kyocera Wireless Corp. QUALCOMM is a registered trademark of QUALCOMM Incorporated. Touch2Talk, Axcess Apps, and Axcess Shop are trademarks of ALLTEL. 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.

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Copyright © 2005 Kyocera Wireless Corp. All rights reserved. Ringer Tones Copyright © 2000-2002 Kyocera Wireless Corp.

FCC/IC Notice

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) approved case CV90-K0295 or CV90-K0294, clip CV90-K0296, or holster CV90-K0293-01.

Other accessories used with this device for bodyworn operations must not contain any metallic components and must provide at least 25 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 the 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.

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	The exposure standard for wireless mobile phones	* In the United States and Canada, the SAR limit
	employs a unit of measurement known as the	for mobile phones used by the public is 1.6 watts/
	Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit	kg (W/kg) averaged over one gram of tissue. The
	set by the FCC is 1.6 W/kg.* Tests for SAR are	standard incorporates a substantial margin of
	conducted using standard operating positions	safety to give additional protection for the public
	specified by the FCC with the phone transmitting at	and to account for any variations in measurements.
	its highest certified power level in all tested	Caution
	frequency bands.
		The user is cautioned that changes or
	Although the SAR is determined at the highest
		modifications not expressly approved by the party
	certified power level, the actual SAR level of the
		responsible for compliance could void the warranty
	phone while operating can be well below the
		and user’s authority to operate the equipment.
	maximum value. This is because the phone is
	designed to operate at multiple power levels so as	Warning
	to use only the power required to reach the	Use only Kyocera approved accessories with
	network. In general, the closer you are to a wireless
		Kyocera phones. Use of any unauthorized
	base station antenna, the lower the power output.
		accessories (includes faceplates/front housings)
	Before a phone model is available for sale to the
		may be dangerous and will invalidate the phone
	public, it must be tested and certified to the FCC	warranty if said accessories cause damage or a
	that it does not exceed the limit established by the
		defect to the phone.
	government-adopted requirement for safe	Walkie-talkie radio feature
	exposure. The tests are performed in positions and
	locations (e.g., at the ear and worn on the body) as	When using your phone as a walkie-talkie radio,
	required by the FCC for each model. Body-worn	hold the phone a minimum separation distance of
	measurements differ among phone models,	one inch (2.5 cm) between your face and the
	depending upon availability of accessories and	device, including the antenna, to comply with FCC
	FCC requirements.	exposure limits.
	While there may be differences between the SAR	Optimize your phone’s performance
	levels of various phones and at various positions,
		Use the guidelines on page 1 to learn how to
	they all meet the government requirement for
		optimize the performance and life of your phone,
	safe exposure.
		antenna, and battery.
	The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization
	for this model phone with all reported SAR levels	Air bags
	evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF	If your vehicle has an air bag, DO NOT place
	emission guidelines. SAR information on this	installed or portable phone equipment or other
	model phone is on file with the FCC and can be	objects over the air bag or in the air bag deployment
	found under the Display Grant section	area. If equipment is not properly installed, you and
	http://www.fcc.gov/oet/fccid after searching on FCC	your passengers risk serious injury.
	ID OVFKWC-KX12. Additional information on SAR	Medical devices
	can be found on the Cellular Telecommunications
	and Internet Association (CTIA) web-site at	Pacemakers—Warning to pacemaker wearers:
	http://www.wow-com.com.	wireless phones, when in the ‘on’ position, have
		been shown to interfere with pacemakers. The
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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 turned 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 ALLTEL 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 when instructed. Hospitals and health care facilities may be using equipment that is sensitive to external RF energy.

Potentially unsafe areas

Posted facilities—Turn your 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 or switch it to Airplane mode (page 16) 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. 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.

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Accessories

Use only Kyocera-approved accessories with Kyocera 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

[phone] (U.S.A. only) or [phone].

Radio frequency (RF) energy

Your telephone is a radio transmitter and receiver. When it is on, it receives and sends out RF energy. ALLTEL’s 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

Charger	Input	Output
CV90-G2610-01	120VAC / 60Hz	5.2V	400mA
CV90-K0261-01	100-240VAC / 50/60Hz	4.2V	0.6A
CV90-K0259-01	100-240VAC / 50/60Hz	4.5V	1.2A

Extended Battery: CV90-N5001 3.7V / 1800mAh

Customer support

ALLTEL’s customer support department may be accessible directly from your phone when you dial a number such as *611. 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 one of the following ways:

•Web site: www.kyocera-wireless.com

•Email: [e-mail]

•Telephone: [phone] (U.S. and Canada) or 1-858-882-1401

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: ALLTEL.

•The actual error message or problem you are experiencing.

•The steps you took to reproduce the problem.

•The phone’s electronic serial number (ESN).

→Settings →To find the ESN select Menu

Phone Info.

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Qualified service

If the problem with your phone persists, return the phone with all accessories and packaging to the dealer for qualified service.

Give us your feedback

To complete a survey about ALLTEL Touch2Talk (T2T) service on your Kyocera Wireless phone, visit www.kyocera-wireless.com/survey/T2TSurvey.

Become a product evaluator

To participate in the testing and evaluation of Kyocera Wireless Corp. products, including cellular or PCS phones, visit beta.kyocera-wireless.com.

093 453 037

Kyocera Wireless Corp.

10300 Campus Point Drive, San Diego, CA 92121

U.S.A.

Visit us at www.kyocera-wireless.com

To purchase accessories, visit www.kyocera-wireless.com/store

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 Getting Started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Installing the battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Removing the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Getting to know your phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

2 Using Touch2Talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

T2T call types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Making T2T calls and alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Receiving T2T calls and alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Saving, editing, and erasing T2T contacts . . . . . .10 Saving, editing, and erasing T2T groups . . . . . . .12

3 Making and Answering Calls . . . . . . . . . 15

Making a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Dealing with multiple calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Using the speakerphone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Speed dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Setting up voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Calling emergency services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Locking the keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Understanding roaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

4 Entering Letters, Numbers,

and Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

5 Storing Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Accessing Contacts menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Creating a new contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Adding a code or extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Customizing your contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Editing a contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Erasing a contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Sending a vCard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Customizing a phone number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Finding contact information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

6 Sending and Receiving

Text Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Sending text messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Retrieving text messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Customizing message settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

7 Customizing Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Silencing all sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Choosing ringers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Setting sounds for your phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Adjusting volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Setting message alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Using shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Personalizing the screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Creating a secure environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Network settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Data Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Setting position location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

8 Using Voice Recognition. . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Setting up voice dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Calling using voice tags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Calling using digit dialing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Training voice recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

9 Using Axcess Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Downloading an application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Opening an application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Removing an application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

10 Using Media Gallery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Accessing files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Creating free space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

11 Using Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Voice Memo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Scheduler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Alarm Clock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Tip Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

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Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Stopwatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

World Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Flashlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Games. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

12 Connecting to the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Using the Mobile Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

13 Consumer Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . 64

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

1 GETTING STARTED

Installing the battery

Tip: Your Kyocera KX12 phone comes with a removable lithium ion (LiIon) battery.

Fully charge the battery before using the phone.

To install the battery:

1.Place the phone face down with the battery recess toward you.

2.Place the battery in

the phone recess with the copper contacts toward the bottom of the phone (1). Press the upper portion of the battery into place (2).

3. Place the two tabs at the top of the rear cover into the openings at the top of the phone assembly. Press the rear cover onto the phone.

4.Close the port plug over the latch, charging jack,

and headset jack.

Removing the battery

Warning: Before you remove the battery, make sure the phone is powered off.

1.Open the port plug.

2.Between the phone jacks, there is a latch to aid you

in opening the rear cover. Press the latch inward to release the rear cover.

3. Pull the rear cover away to remove it from the phone.

4.Press the battery toward the bottom of the phone

and pull the battery out of the recess.

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Charging the battery

You must have at least a partial charge in the battery to make or receive calls.

To charge the battery:

1.Open the port plug.

2.Hold the phone with the

keypad facing up. Hold the charger plug with the

arrow side pointing up. 3. Insert the charger plug

ensuring that it is aligned

directly with the phone's charging jack. 4. Plug the adapter into a wall outlet.

Caution: Only connect charger as shown. Do not bend or rotate the plug, or try to force the plug into the charger jack. After charging, remove the plug by pulling it straight out.

The battery icon in the upper-right corner of the screen tells you whether the phone is:

•Charging (the icon is animated)

•Partially charged

•Fully charged

Recharging the battery

You can safely recharge the battery at any time, even if it has a partial charge.

Caring for the battery

General safety guidelines

•Do not take apart, puncture, or short-circuit the battery.

•If you have not used the battery for more than a month, recharge it before using your phone.

•Avoid exposing the battery to extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, or high humidity.

•Never dispose of any battery in or near a fire. It could explode.

Common causes of battery drain

•Playing games or browsing while using the Web.

•Keeping backlighting on.

•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/Analog.

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

•Using data cables.

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

•High earpiece and ringer volume settings.

•Repeating sound, vibration, or lighted alerts.

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Getting to know your phone

1	Volume control buttons adjusts the earpiece or loudspeaker
	volume.
2	Home screen.
3	Walkie-talkie button sends a T2T call.
4	Navigation key positions cursor during text entry.
	Scrolls through lists. Accsesses shortcuts
5	Left softkey accesses menus and functions or press to silence an
	incoming data call.
6	Back key erases characters in text entry. Returns to previous screen.
7	Send/Talk key starts or answers calls.
8	1 key accesses voicemail or add a symbol in a text message.
9	Keypad for entering numbers, letters, or symbols.
10	* Shift key changes the text mode in text entry. Locks the keypad.
11	Speakerphone key activates the speakerphone.
12	Flashlight you can turn on by pressing	or using the Tools menu.
13	Shortcut key press up to access Contacts, press down to access
	Mobile Web
14	OK key selects a menu item or option.
15	Right softkey accesses Text Messaging and other menu options or
	press to ignore an incoming data call.
16	Flashlight key turns on the flashlight.
17	End/Power key turns the phone on and off. Ends a call.
18	# Space key enters a space during text entry. Activates Silent mode.
19	0 Next key cycles through word choices during text entry.

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20 Port Plug attached to phone, lift up to disclose phone jacks.

21 Jack for AC adapter (included).

22 Latch releases the phone’s rear cover.

23 Jack for hands-free headset and data cable (sold separately)*.

Warning: Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack will damage the phone.

Performing basic functions

Turn the phone on and off: Press and hold until the phone beeps or plays a tone.

Make a call: Enter the number and press		.
End a call: Press	.

Answer a call: Press .

Make a Push to Talk (T2T) call: Press the walkie-talkie button on the left side of the phone. Hold button to talk. Release button to listen.

Turn the speakerphone on or off for T2T 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 → Settings → Phone Info.

Silence the ringer on an incoming call:

Press then to answer.

-or-
Press	.
Access Axcess Apps: Press and hold				right.
Access Mobile Web: Press and hold
down.
Access Ringers: Press and hold			left.
Access your Contacts list: Press and hold				up.
Lock the Keypad: Press and hold			.
Unlock the Keypad: Press		to select Unlock,
then press	.
Turn the flashlight on: Press and hold
Turn the flashlight off: Release		.

4	Getting Started

Using menus

The contents of the main menu are as follows:

	Touch to Talk	Axcess Apps	Recent Calls	Tools	Settings
	T2T Contacts	Access Shop	All Calls	Voice Memo	Silent Mode
	T2T Groups	Settings	Incoming Calls	Scheduler	Keyguard
	My Availability	Help	Outgoing Calls	Alarm Clock	Sounds
	My Name	Mobile Web*	Missed Calls	Tip Calculator	Display
	Speed Dial		Erase Call Lists	Calculator	Convenience
		Connects to Internet
			All Calls Timer	Timer	Voice Features*
	Messages	Contacts
			Home Calls Timer	Stopwatch	Messaging
	New Text Msg	View All
	Voicemail	Add New	Roam Calls Timer	DoodlerTM*	Security
	InBox	Find Name	Media Gallery	World Clock	Network
	Browser Alerts*	T2T Contacts	Images	Flashlight	Accessories
	Sent*	T2T Groups	Sounds		Phone Info
	OutBox	Speed Dial List
	Saved	Voice Dial List*
	Drafts	Messaging Groups
	Msg Settings	Business List
	Group Lists	Personal List
	Erase Messages	Information

*Not available on all phones, check with your service provider.

Navigating through menus

•Press to select Menu.

•Press left, right, up, or down to view menus and options.*

•Press to select a menu item.

•Press to back up a menu level.

•Press to return to the home screen.

In this guide, an arrow → tells you to select an option from a menu.

For example, Menu → Settings means select Menu then select the Settings option.

* To change the way the menus appear, see “Choosing a menu view” on page 42 for details.

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Understanding screen icons

These icons may appear on your phone’s home screen and the external LCD.

The phone is operating in IS2000 (1X) digital mode, but T2T service is not available.

The phone is operating in IS95 digital mode. T2T service is not available in this mode.

The phone is operating in Analog (FM) mode. T2T service is not available in this mode.

The phone is receiving a signal. You can

make and receive calls. Fewer bars

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indicate a weaker signal.

A call is in progress.

The phone is not receiving a signal. You cannot make or receive calls. Push to Talk (T2T) service is available. If this icon is dim, then T2T service is not available.

The phone is roaming outside of its home service area.

You have a voice message.

The battery is fully charged. The more black bars, the greater the charge.

The alarm clock is set.

Messagi ng

The phone is in privacy mode or is accessing a secure Web site. High-speed (3G) data service is available and active on your phone. Check with your service provider for availability.

(blinking) The phone is sending high-speed data.

(blinking) The phone is receiving high-speed data.

High-speed data service is available, ut the phone is dormant.

The phone is at the home screen. To access Menu, press . The phone is at the home screen.

To access messaging, press to select Text.

The keypad is locked. press to select Unlock, then press .

The phone is set to light up instead of ring.

The phone is set to vibrate or to vibrate and then ring.

The speakerphone is on for T2T calls.

Position location is set to your service provider and to emergency services. Position location is set to emergency services only.

6	Getting Started

2 USING TOUCH2TALK

The Touch2Talk (T2T) feature on your Kyocera KX12 phone allows you to quickly communicate with an individual or group. Once connected, simply press and hold the walkie-talkie button to communicate.

Note: The T2T feature on this phone can be used only with compatible T2T phones.

Phone position

When using your phone as a walkie-talkie radio, hold the phone in a vertical position one to two inches (2.5 to 5 cm) away from your mouth.

Speakerphone

T2T calls come through the speakerphone by default. The loudspeaker is located behind the keys of your phone.

•Call waiting: If you accept any type of call through call waiting, the incoming call sound will be the same as the sound of the call you are in already. For example, if you are on a cellular call using the earpiece and you accept an incoming T2T call, the sound for the T2T call will come through the earpiece.

•Headset: If a headset is connected to the phone, T2T calls come through the headset speaker, and you speak through the headset microphone. You are required to press the

walkie-talkie button to gain floor control of a T2T call and speak to other parties. (Headsets are sold separately.)

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The icon at the top of the phone screen indicates that the speakerphone is on. Press the speakerphone button on the top of the phone to turn it off.

Adjusting T2T call volume

•To adjust speakerphone volume while on a T2T call—Press the volume key on the left side of the phone up or down during the call.

•To make a T2T call come through the earpiece—Press the speakerphone button during a call.

To cancel, press the speakerphone button.

•To make a T2T call come through the earpiece and silence ringers—From the home screen,

select Menu → Settings → Silent Mode and select a vibrate or lights setting.

To cancel, either press the speakerphone button or select Menu → Settings → Silent Mode → Normal Sounds.

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T2T call types

You can make two types of walkie-talkie calls:

•A T2T call automatically connects to the other party. The receiving party does not have the option to ignore the call. It can be

–a private T2T call to a single T2T user, or

–a group T2T call to more than one T2T user.

•A T2T alert sends the receiving party a text message and a message alert beep to indicate that someone wants to speak with them. The receiving party has the option to either answer or ignore the call. T2T alerts are private calls only.

Making T2T calls and alerts

Making a private T2T call

1.There are five ways to start a private T2T call:

–Enter a 10-digit phone number (including area code), then press the walkie-talkie button.

–From the home screen, press the walkietalkie button to open the Touch2Talk menu. Highlight a contact or group, then press the walkie-talkie button.

– Select Menu → Touch2Talk →

T2T Contacts and search for a saved T2T contact. Highlight the contact and press the walkie-talkie button.

– Select Menu → Contacts→ T2T Contacts. Highlight the contact and press the walkietalkie button.

–Select Menu → Recent Calls, select a list (Incoming Calls, Outgoing Calls, or

Missed Calls), highlight a call, and press the walkie-talkie button.

2.Listen for the “Ready to Speak” tone (three rapid chirps).

Note: If the contact is unavailable or offline, a message appears on the phone’s screen.

3.Speak while pressing the walkie-talkie button.

4.Release the walkie-talkie button when finished speaking. This allows the called party to reply.

5.Wait for the “Ready to Speak” tone, then press the walkie-talkie button again to speak.

6.To end the T2T call, press or . If the other party ends the call, no action is required.

Tip: If you originate a call to a person who is actively engaged in a cellular call or a T2T call, you hear the “Ready to Speak” tone and your voice message is stored. The other party can choose to answer or ignore the new incoming call. If they answer the call, they will hear your voice message, and then you and the other party will hear the “Floor Free” tone (a single highpitched beep).

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Making a group T2T call

A group must be saved before you can call it. To save a group, see page 12.

1. Select Menu → Touch2Talk → T2T Groups.

2.Highlight the group you want to call.

3.Press and hold the walkie-talkie button. When the audio path is ready and the group is available, the “Ready to Speak” tone sounds.

Note: If the group is unavailable or offline, or if you attempt to take the floor on a group call while someone else is speaking, the “Bong” tone sounds.

4.Speak your message while continuing to press the walkie-talkie button.

5.Release the button when finished speaking your message. This allows the group members a chance to reply.

6.Press the walkie-talkie button again to speak.

7.To end the T2T call, press or .

Sending a T2T alert

You can send an alert only to a contact that is saved in your T2T Contacts list. The recipient can choose to ignore the alert or accept it and start a T2T call with you.

Start at the home screen.

1. Press the walkie-talkie button. -or-

Select Menu → Touch2Talk → T2T Contacts.

2.Scroll through the list and highlight the T2T contact you want to call.

3.Press to select Alert.

“Alert sent.” appears on your screen, then you return to the previous screen.

The receiving party’s phone beeps and a message appears on the phone screen.

There is no time-out period. The alert will remain on their screen until they accept or ignore it.

4.If the recipient accepts the alert, you will hear their voice through your phone. Press the walkie-talkie button and wait for the “Ready to Speak” tone (three rapid chirps).

5.Speak your message while continuing to press the walkie-talkie button.

6.Release the button when finished speaking your message. This allows the group members a chance to reply.

7.Press the walkie-talkie button again to speak.

8.To end the T2T call, press or .

Receiving T2T calls and alerts

Receiving a T2T call

When your phone receives a private or group T2T call, the caller’s voice sounds through the speakerphone and the phone makes the “Open Floor” tone.

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In a private call, “T2T Call” appears on the screen with the caller’s contact name or phone number.

In a group call, “T2T Group Call” appears with the name of the group.

1.Press and hold the walkie-talkie button.

2.Listen for the “Ready to Speak” tone (three rapid chirps).

3.Speak while pressing the walkie-talkie button.

4.Release the walkie-talkie button when finished speaking. This allows another party to reply.

5.Wait for the “Ready to Speak” tone, then press the walkie-talkie button again to speak.

6.To end the T2T call,press or . If the other party ends the call, no action is required.

Receiving a T2T alert

When your phone receives a T2T alert, the phone beeps. The name or phone number of the caller appears on the screen with the message “[name / phone number] requests a T2T call. Please press the Walkie-Talkie button.”

•To ignore the alert, press to select Ignore.

•To accept the alert and call the person, press the walkie-talkie button.

Saving, editing, and erasing T2T contacts

Adding a T2T contact

You can add new T2T contacts and view their presence in the T2T contacts directory using the main T2T menu.

Note: The potential contact will be notified and must give permission before you can save their phone number as a contact.

1. Select Menu → Touch2Talk → T2T Contacts .

2.Press to select Options.

Note: When you are adding your first T2T contact, you will be asked “No T2T Contacts. Add New?” Press to select Yes.

3.Press to select Add New Contact.

4.Enter the T2T contact number.

5.Press down and enter the T2T contact name.

If you do not enter a contact name, the contact phone number will appear on your phone instead of a name.

6.Press to select Save. The message, “Sending request...” appears.

–If the T2T contact number is valid and the other party accepted your request to be added, “Contact Name Added” appears.

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–If the other party refused your invitation or did not respond within a 3-minute period, “Contact Name Not Added” appears.

Note: The other party cannot receive or respond to your invitation if their phone is off or if they are outside of the service area.

7.If “Contact Name Not Added” appears, press

to select OK and return to the T2T menu.

Erasing a T2T contact

1. Select Menu → Touch2Talk → T2T Contacts. Highlight the T2T contact name you wish

to erase.

2.Press to select Options.

3.Press down to select Erase Contact.

4.Press select Yes, or press to select

No.

5.To erase additional contacts, press up or down and select their names and repeat the process above.

Checking your contacts’ availability

In the Recent Calls lists and the T2T menus, icons appear next to T2T contact and group names to show their availability to participate in a call.

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Available—A bold T2T icon means the contact (or one member of the group) can accept calls.

Do Not Disturb—The T2T icon with an X means that T2T calls cannot be made to the contact (or any member of the group).

Off-Line—A dim T2T icon means the handset is turned off, or the contact is not registered with the voice network.

Pending—The T2T icon with a ? means that your phone is pending an answer from a

member you have added to a group.

Checking and setting your availability

Regardless of how you set your availability (presence), you can still make T2T calls.

1. Select Menu → Touch2Talk → My Availability.

2.Select an option:

–Available allows you to make and receive T2T calls.

–Do Not Disturb ensures that you will not receive T2T calls.

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Saving, editing, and erasing T2T groups

You can create up to 30 T2T groups with up to 30 members per group. The total number of contacts saved in your phone (including T2T and non-T2T contacts and groups) cannot exceed 99. You can create a T2T group from a list of contacts in another group or add new contacts to a group from scratch.

Note: To establish a group, your phone must be provisioned by your service provider.

1. Select Menu → Touch2Talk → T2T Groups.

2.Press to select New.

3.Enter the new group name using the

phone’s keypad. See page 23 if you need help entering text.

4.Press to select Next. The Select Contacts screen appears.

5.Highlight the name of the T2T contact you want

to add to your new group and press

. A check mark appears beside the contact name.

Note: The T2T contact must be provisioned from the handset or a Web interface before the contact can be added to a group.

6.If no T2T contact names appear, or if the desired contact is not on the list, then press to select Options.

7.Press to select Add New .

8.Enter the phone number of the T2T contact name to be added to the group.

9.Press down to the Enter Name field.

10.Enter the name of the T2T contact to be added, using the phone’s keypad.

Note: If the contact is already in your Contacts directory, then the name is automatically stored.

11.Press to select Save.

12.When you are finished creating a new group

and adding members to it, press to select Save. Invitations are sent to the members asking for their permission to join your newly created group.

Tip: The invitation includes your name or number and the group name, but does not list all invited members of the group. After accepting an invitation, the new member can select the group name and view the list of members.

Adding a member to a T2T group

1. Select Menu → Touch2Talk → T2T Groups

2.Highlight the group to which you want to add

the new member and press to select

Options → Add member.

3.Highlight the name of the new member that you want to add to the group.

Note: If no T2T contact names appear, or if the desired contact is not on the list, then perform

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steps 6 through 9 of “Creating T2T Groups” on page 12.

4.Press to select the contact. A check mark appears beside the contact name.

5.When you are finished adding members to the

group, press to select Save. Your phone sends an invitation to the members you have added to the group.

Editing a T2T group name

You can edit names only of groups that you created.

1. Select Menu → Touch2Talk → T2T Groups.

2.Highlight the T2T group name you wish to change.

3.Press to select Options.

4.Press down to select Edit Group Name.

5.Edit the group name using the phone’s keypad. See page 23 for help entering text.

6.Press to select Save. All members in your group are notified and updated.

Erasing a T2T group

You can only erase T2T groups that you created.

1. Select Menu → Touch2Talk → T2T Groups.

2.Highlight the T2T group name you wish to erase.

3.Press to select Options.

4.Press down to select Erase Group.

5.The message “Erase group <group name>?” appears.

6.Press to select Yes.

Note: Individual members of a T2T group remain in the T2T contacts list after the group is erased.

Erasing a T2T group member

You can erase T2T group members only from groups that you created.

1. Select Menu → Touch2Talk → T2T Groups.

2.Highlight the T2T group name you wish to edit.

3.Press to select Options.

4.Press down to select Remove Member.

5.Press to insert a check mark beside the contact name. To erase additional members, press up or down and select their names.

6.Press to select Done. The message “Remove Member(s)?” appears. Select Yes to erase the member name, or No to discontinue and return to the previous screen.

Removing yourself from a T2T group

You can remove yourself from a T2T group that you did not create.

1. Select Menu → Touch2Talk → T2T Groups.

2.Highlight the name of the group you want to leave.

3.Press to select Options.

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4.Press down to select Leave Group.

5.Press .

6.Press to select Yes. The message “Leave Group <group name>?” appears.

7.Select Yes to leave the group, or No to discontinue and return to the previous screen. A message requesting that you be removed from the group is sent to your service provider. Your phone then returns to the T2T menu.

Dealing with multiple calls

Your phone can handle two calls at the same time. When you are on a cellular or T2T call, you may receive or place another cellular or T2T call at the same time. For more information, see page 15.

Erasing T2T call history

T2T calls are included in the recent calls list along with standard voice calls. See “Erasing recent calls” on page 18 to erase call history from your phone’s memory.

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3 MAKING AND ANSWERING CALLS

Making a call

Make sure you are in an area where a signal can be received. Look for on the home screen.

Note: The more bars you see in this symbol, the stronger the signal. If there are no bars, move to where the signal strength is better.

1.Enter the phone number and press .

2.Press to end the call.

Redialing a number

•Press three times to redial the last number called.

Calling a saved number

Use your Contacts directory to quickly find a saved number.

1.Press and hold up to access Contacts.

2.Scroll down the list to find the contact you want to call.

3.Highlight the name and press to dial the number.

Answering a call

When a call comes in, the phone rings, vibrates, or lights up, depending on your settings. The phone number of the caller appears on the home screen.

If the number is stored in your Contacts directory, the contact name also appears.

1.Press to answer the incoming call. -or-

Press the speakerphone key to answer the incoming call and turn on the speakerphone simultaneously.

Dealing with multiple calls

Your phone can handle two calls at the same time. When you are on a cellular or T2T call, you may receive or place another cellular or T2T call at the same time.

Receiving a call (call waiting)

The call waiting tone (two rapid beeps) is played through the loudspeaker if you are engaged in a call using the loudspeaker, or through the earpiece if you are engaged in a call using the earpiece.

Note: When you have multiple active calls, press the speakerphone key to turn the speakerphone on or off for both calls.

You can answer or ignore the incoming call.

•To answer the call, press to select Answer or press to select Ignore.

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Note: If you accept the incoming call, you will have one call active and another call on hold. To toggle between the two calls, press to select Switch.

Placing a call while in a call

When you are on a cellular or T2T call, you may place another call of either type without ending the first call. The new call becomes the active call, and the original call is placed on hold.

1.While on the first call, press to select Options. Make selections to place a T2T or cellular call.

Note: You cannot toggle between the two calls.

2.Ask the party on the new call to hang up when finished talking.

Your phone then returns to your original call.

Silencing an incoming call

•Press or to silence the call.

Note: In the absence of voicemail, this feature drops the call.

- or -

•Press to silence the call then press to answer it.

Either action silences only the current call.

The next call will ring according to your settings.

Adjusting the volume during a call

•To adjust the earpiece volume during a call, press or up or down.

Using the speakerphone

Your Kyocera KX12 phone has a built-in speakerphone that you can use during a call.

Note: This function works only for the current call. Once the call is ended, the speakerphone turns off and the earpiece volume returns to normal.

1.Press speakerphone key to answer the call and turn on the speakerphone simultaneously. “ Speaker is ON” displays on the screen.

- or -
Press	to turn on the speakerphone at any
time during a call.
To turn off the speakerphone, press		.

Setting the phone to hold calls

The Hold Call feature allows you to place incoming calls on hold until you are ready to answer them.

1. Select Menu →	Settings → Convenience →
Hold Call →	Enabled.

–If you have not recorded a hold message, you will be prompted to record one, such as “Please hold. I’ll answer in a minute.”

2.Record the message twice, as prompted.

3.Select Save or Options (Play, Re-Record, or Exit).

The next time a call comes in, you have the option of placing it on hold.

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