This manual is based on the production version of the
Kyocera KE433, KE433C, KE434, and KE434C phones.
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:
Kyocera is a registered trademark of Kyocera
Corporation. Brick Attack, Doodler, Mask, and Rave are
trademarks of Kyocera Wireless Corp. 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. Get It NOW is a
trademark of Verizon Wireless. 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
case CA90-B1799-01 and universal belt clip
55-B1795-01.
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 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.
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:
FCC ID: OVFKWC-KE433 (Phone model: KE433)
PCS mode - Head: 1.30 mW/g; Body-worn: 0.584 mW/g.
(Body-worn measurements differ among phone models,
depending upon availability of accessories an d FCC
requirements. The body-worn SAR values provided above
were obtained by using Kyocera Wireless Corp. [KWC]
supplied and approved case CA90-B1799-01 and
universal belt clip 55-B1795-01).
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
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and can be found un der the Display Grant section
http://www.fcc.gov/oet/fccid after searching on the FCC ID:
Model: KE433 FCC ID: OVFKWC-KE433
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 auth ority 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 your vehicle has 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.
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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 your service provider 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 instru cted. Hospitals and health care
facilities may be u sing equipment th at is sensitive to
external RF energy.
Potentially unsafe areas
Posted facilities—Turn you r phone off in any facility wh en
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 8) 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.
Accessories
Use only Kyocera Wireless Corp. approved accessories
with Kyocera Wireless Corp. phones. Use of any
unau thorized 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. Your service
provider’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)
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• NCRP Report 86 (National Council on Radiation
Protection and Measurements, 1986)
• ICNIRP (International Commission on Non-Ionizing
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
CV90-60858-01 100-240VAC / 50/60Hz 4.5V 1.5A
CV90-60859-1 120VAC / 60Hz5.2V 400mA
Standard Battery: 3.6V / 900mAh
Customer support
Your service provider’s customer support department may
be accessible directly from your phone when you dial a
number such as *611 (check with your service provider).
They can an swer 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
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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.
• 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:
a. Remove the battery.
b. Locate the white label on the back of the phone.
Your phone’s 11-digit ESN begins with “D” and is
located on the label.
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 beta.kyocera-wireless.com.
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