Kyocera KX9A User Guide

User Guide for the Kyocera KX9a Phone

This manual is based on the production version of
the Kyocera KX9 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:

4,901,307 5,056,109 5,101,501 5,109,390 5,228,054
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5,544,196 5,568,483 5,600,754 5,657,420 5,659,569
5,710,784 5,778,338
Other patents pending.

The Kyocera Wireless Corp. ("KWC") products
described in this manual may include copyrighted
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contained in the KWC products may not be modified,
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purchase of the KWC products shall not be deemed
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All rights reserved.

Ringer Tones Copyright © 2000-2002
Kyocera Wireless Corp.

82-N8271-1EN, Rev. 002

FCC/IC Notice

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC ru les.
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-K0101.
Other accessories used with this device for body­worn 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 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.

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.

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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 body­worn SAR values were obtained by using Kyocera
Wireless Corp. [KWC] supplied and approved
holster CV90-K0100 and case CV90-K0101.
Body-worn measurements differ among phone
models, depending upon availability of accessories
and FCC requirements.

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-KX9.
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.

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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 2 to learn how to
optimize the performance and life of your phone
and battery.

Air bags

If you have an air bag, DO NOT place installed or
portable phone 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 Verizon
Wireless 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 usin g equipment th at
is sensitive to external RF energy.

Potentially unsafe areas

Posted facilities—Turn you r phon e 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 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. Your physician may be
able to help you obtain this information.
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 ch emicals

• 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

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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-approved accessories with
Kyocera phones. Use of any unauthorized
accessories may be dang erous and will invalidate
the phone warranty if said accessories cause
damage or a defect to the phone.

Radio Frequency (RF) energy

Your telephone is a radio transmitter and receiver.
When it is on, it receives and sends out RF energy.
Verizon Wireless’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 Cou ncil 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 90-264 VAC / 47-63 Hz 4.4 V 600mA

CV90-K0259-01 100-200 VAC / 50/60Hz 4.5 V 1.2A

Standard Battery

CV90-M4173-01-03-09, 3.7V / 850mAh

Extended Battery

CV90-L2441-01, 3.7V / 1350mAh

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

Installing the battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Getting to know your phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

2 Making and Answering Calls . . . . . . . . . . 6

Making a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Using the speakerphone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Speed dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Setting up voicemail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Calling emergency services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Understanding roaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

3 Storing Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Creating a new contact. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Adding a code or extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Customizing your contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Editing a contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Erasing a contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Sending a vCard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Customizing a phone number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Finding contact information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

4 Entering Letters, Numbers,

and Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

5 Sending and Receiving

Text Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Sending text messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Retrieving text messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Customizing message settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

6 Customizing Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Silencing all sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Choosing ringers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Setting sounds for your phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Adjusting volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Setting message alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Using shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Personalizing the screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Creating a secure environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Network settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Setting position location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

7 Using Tools & Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Voice Memo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Scheduler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Alarm Clock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Tip Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Timer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Stopwatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Brick Attack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

8 Using Media Gallery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Accessing files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Creating free space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

9 Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

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1GETTING STARTED

Installing the battery

Your Kyocera KX9a phone comes with a
removable lithium ion (LiIon) battery.

charge the battery before using the phone.

To install the battery:

1. Hold the phone face

down.

2. Toward the bottom of the

phone there is a recess
to aid you in opening the
battery door. Use your
fingernail to pull the
battery door away.

3. Place the battery in the

phone casing with the
metal contacts toward
the bottom of the phone.

4. Place the battery door

tabs in the openings near
the top of the phone.

5. Press the battery door

until it clicks into place.

Note: Before you remove

the battery, make sure the
phone is powered off.

Fully

Charging the battery

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

To charge the battery:

1. Connect the AC adapter

to the jack on the bottom
of the phone.

2. Plug the adapter into a

wall outlet.

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

Note: The battery will not charge if you use the

phone while it is connected to an AC adapter.

Recharging the battery

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

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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.

• Keeping backlighting on.

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

• Using data cables or accessories.

• 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 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: Open the flip and press .
Access voicemail: Press and hold and

follow the system prompts.

Verify your phone number: Select Menu →
Phone Info.

Silence the ringer on an incoming call:

Press then to answer.

-or­Press the side volume key up or down then

to answer.

-or­Press .

Access Tools&Games: Press and hold

right.

Access your custom menu: Press and hold

down. (see “Creating and updating your
custom menu” on page 28 for instructions on
setting up your custom menu).

Access the Settings menu: Press and hold

left.

Access Messaging: Press and hold up.

2 Getting Started

Getting to know your phone

Home screen.

1

Left softkey accesses menus and functions.

2

Send/Talk key starts or answers calls. Press once to display the

3

Recent Calls list and twice to redial the last dialed number.

Speakerphone key activates the speakerphone and answers

4

incoming calls.

Keypad for entering numbers, letters, or symbols.

5

* Shift key changes the text mode in text entry.

6

0 Next key cycles through word choices during text entry.

7

Jack for AC adapter (included) .

8

Navigation key scrolls through lists and text entry field and accesses

9

shortcuts from the home screen.

OK key selects a menu item or option.

10

Right softkey accesses the Contacts directory and other

11

menu options.

End/Power key turns the phone on and off, ends a call, and returns

12

you to the home screen from other menus.

Back key erases characters in text entry and returns to the

13

previous screen.

# Space key enters a space during text entry. Activates Silent mode.

14

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

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Using menus

The contents of the main menu are as follows:

Contacts

View All
Add New
Find Name
Speed Dial List
Messaging Groups
Business List
Personal List
Information

Recent Calls

All Calls
Incoming Calls
Outgoing Calls
Missed Calls
Erase Call Lists
Recent Calls Timer
All Calls Timer
Home Calls Timer
Roam Calls Timer
Kilobyte Counter

Messageing

New Txt Msg
Voicemail
InBox
Sent
Saved
Drafts
Msg Settings
Group Lists
Erase Messages

Media Gallery

Images
Sounds

Settings

Silent Mode
Sounds
Display
Convenience
Messaging
Security
Network
Accessories

Tools & Games

Brick Attack
Race 21
Voice Memo
Scheduler
Alarm Clock
Tip Calculator
Calculator
Tim er
Stopwatch

TM

TM

Phone Info

Platform
Your Number
SW Version
PRL Version
Factory Config
ESN
Technology
SID
Icon Key

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.

4 Getting Started

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

For example,

Menu then select the Settings option.

Note: To change the way the menus appear, see

Menu → Settings means select

“Choosing a menu view” on page 29 for details.

Understanding screen icons

These icons may appear on your phone’s
home screen.

The phone is operating in IS2000 (1X)
digital mode.
The phone is operating in
IS95 digital mode.
The phone is receiving a signal. You
can make and receive calls. Fewer
bars indicate a weaker signal.

A call is in progress.

The phone is not receiving a signal.
You cannot make or receive calls.
The phone is roaming outside of its
home service area.

You have a voice message.

You have a text message.

You have a voice and text message.
The battery is fully charged. The more

black bars, the greater the charge.
The alarm clock is set.
The phone is in privacy mode or is

accessing a secure Web site.

The phone is at the home screen. To
access

Menu, press .

The phone is at the home screen. To
access

Contacts, press .

The phone is set to light up instead of
ring.

The phone is set to vibrate or to vibrate
and then ring.
Position location is set to Verizon
Wireless and to emergency services.
Position location is set to emergency
services only.

Speakerphone is on.

Auto-Answer is on.

DRM protected.

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2MAKING 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. Open the flip.

2. Enter the phone number and press .

3. Press to end the call or close the flip.

Redialing a number

• Press twice to redial the last
number called.

Calling a saved number

Use your Contacts directory to quickly find a
saved number.

1. Press to select 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. Open the flip.

2. Press to answer the incoming call.

-or­Press to answer the incoming call and

turn on the speakerphone simultaneously.

Setting Open to Answer

The default setting of your phone requires you to
press to answer an incoming call. You can set
the phone to answer immediately when you open
the flip.

•Select

Menu → Settings → Convenience →

Open to Answer → Enabled.

–Select Disabled to have the phone

continue ringing when you open the flip.

Silencing an incoming call

• Press or 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.

6 Making and Answering Calls

Adjusting the volume during a call

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

Using the speakerphone

Your Kyocera KX9a phone has a built-in
speakerphone that you can use during a call when
the flip is open.

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. Open the flip.

2. Press 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.

Note: This feature will not work if “Open to

Answer” is enabled. See “Setting Open to Answer”
on page 6.

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 will have the
option of placing it on hold.

Placing a call on hold

You can place a call on hold once you have
enabled this feature.

Note: If you are already on a call and you receive

another call, you cannot place the incoming call
on hold. It will go to voicemail.

1. When a call comes in, press to select
Hold Call. The caller will be placed on hold

and will hear your recorded hold message.

2. To speak to the caller, select Answer.

- or ­To hang up without speaking to the caller,

select End Call.

Changing the hold message

1. Select Menu → Settings → Convenience →
Hold Call → Re-Record Msg and follow the

prompts.

2. Record the message twice.

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

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Dealing with missed calls

When you have missed a call, “Missed Call”
appears on your screen unless the caller
leaves a voicemail.

• To clear the screen, open the flip and press
to select

OK.

• To view details of the call, press to select

Calls. Highlight the missed call number and

press to select

• To return the call, highlight the number and

press .

Setting missed call alerts

You can set an alert to beep every five minutes
after you have missed a call.

1. Select Menu → Settings → Sounds →

Alerts → Missed Call Alert.

2. Highlight an option and press .

Details.

3. Highlight a recent call and press to

select

Options:

Save adds the phone number to the

–

Contacts list.

–

Send Msg allows you to send a text

message to the phone number.

–

Erase erases the selected call record.

Note: If the phone number has been classified as

“secret,” you must enter your four-digit lock code
to view or edit it. For information on the lock
code, see “Changing your lock code” on page 30.
To classify a phone number as secret, see
“Creating a new contact” on page 12.

Calling recent calls

1. Open the flip.

2. Press to access the Recent Calls list.

3. Highlight a number to call and press .

Erasing recent calls

Viewing recent call details

Details on the last 30 calls you made, received, or
missed are stored in the Recent Calls list and are
identified by the following icons:

Outgoing call Incoming call

Missed call (flashing)

Viewing recent calls

1. Select Menu → Recent Calls.

2. Select a list: All Calls, Incoming Calls,

Outgoing Calls, or Missed Calls.

8 Making and Answering Calls

1. Select Menu → Recent Calls →
Erase Call Lists.

2. Select an option: All Calls, Incoming Calls,
Outgoing Calls, or Missed Calls.

3. Press to select Yes.

Speed dialing

Before you can use speed dialing, you must save a
phone number as a contact and assign a speed
dial location to it.

• To add a speed dial location to a saved or new
contact, see “Customizing a phone number”
on page 14.