Kyocera Q Phone User Manual

Kyocera q phone user guide

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Kyocera Wireless Corp.
10300 Campus Point Drive
http://www.kyocera-wireless.com
80-B6670-1, Rev. -

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  • Page 1 HONE UIDE Kyocera Wireless Corp. 10300 Campus Point Drive http://www.kyocera-wireless.com 80-B6670-1, Rev. -...
  • Page 2 This manual is based on the production version of the Q phone. Software changes may have occurred after this printing. The products and equipment described in this documen- tation are manufactured under license from QUALCOMM Incorporated under one or more of the following U.S.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents ...3 Important Information ...5 Highlights...6 Clamshell Design ...7 Display Indicators...10 Using the Battery ...11 Turning the Phone On and Off ...12 Antenna ...13 Charging the Battery...13 Basic Functions ... 15 Function Keys ...15 Making a Call...16 Correcting Dialing Mistakes ...16 Getting Your Own Phone Number...16 Receiving Calls...17 Call Waiting ...17...
  • Page 4 Menu Access Method ...31 Shortcut Menu Access Method...32 Menu Item Descriptions ...32 Paging, Messaging, and Voice Mail... 39 New Message Alert ...40 Viewing Pages and Messages...41 Voice Mail Notifications ...43 Low Memory Warning ...44 Out of Memory Warning...44 Accessories ... 45 Phone Safety and Care ...
  • Page 5: Important Information

    Important Information Caution The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the warranty and the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Warning Use only Kyocera Wireless Corp. approved accessories with Kyocera Wireless Corp. phones. Use of any unauthorized accessories may be dangerous and will invalidate the warranty if said accessories cause damage or a defect to the phone.
  • Page 6: Highlights

    ETTING Highlights Congratulations on your purchase of the Q phone. It is an easy-to-use, versatile, and dependable palm- sized phone which provides many unique features including: • Large, easy-to-read, 4-line backlit text display with an additional line for informative icons •...
  • Page 7: Clamshell Design

    Clamshell Design The phone opens and closes like a clam shell. It must be open to use any of the phone’s features. When the phone is closed, the keypad is locked and covered. You will hear the phone ring (if the phone is on) but you must open the phone to answer the call.
  • Page 8 Front, Side, and Top Views of the Phone...
  • Page 9 Power Light Volume/Scroll Keys Data Connector provides connection to the car kit Antenna Battery Smart Keys Clear 11 Smart Keys Name Indicator current operation of the Smart Key Envelope Info turns power on and off (phone may be open or closed). lights red when phone is powered on or off and when there are incoming calls and messages.
  • Page 10: Display Indicators

    Display Indicators Display indicators are located at the top of the display. Different indicators appear based on the phone’s operating mode. Digital Indicator receiving a digital signal. Signal No Service The phone is not receiving a In Use No Icon Roaming Message Received...
  • Page 11: Using The Battery

    Using the Battery The phone comes with a rechargeable battery pack. The battery pack is shipped with approximately 50% capacity so you can use it immediately after purchasing the phone. Remember to keep your battery charged in order to maximize the talk time and standby time.
  • Page 12: Turning The Phone On And Off

    To install the battery: Place the battery into the opening at a 45° angle and rotate the battery down until the latch clicks. Turning the Phone On and Off Turning On Make sure that the charged battery pack has been installed in the back of the phone or that you have external power (using the cigarette lighter adaptor or car kit).
  • Page 13: Antenna

    Antenna Raise the antenna for best voice quality. Charging the Battery The battery charge level is shown at the top right of the display when the phone is open.
  • Page 14 When the battery charge level becomes low, the low battery sensor will alert you by displaying the screen icon and sounding an audible tone. If the battery level becomes too low, the phone will switch off and any function in progress will not be saved. Batteries may be charged using the standard desktop charger, optional travel charger, or ciga- rette lighter adaptor.
  • Page 15: Basic Functions

    ASIC Function Keys The following keys perform these functions when pressed during most procedures: Clears characters from the screen. Press once to erase one digit or charac- ter. Press and hold to erase all digits. When in a menu, press once to go back one level or press and hold to go back to the standby display.
  • Page 16: Making A Call

    Making a Call First, check that your phone is on. The display indicators should be visible on the screen. 1. Open the phone. 2. Enter the phone number. 3. Press number is restricted, or there is another problem, you will see a help message. 4.
  • Page 17: Receiving Calls

    Receiving Calls Your phone must be powered on to receive calls. The phone may be open or closed. If the phone is open: Press any key (except the volume keys) to answer. If the phone is closed: Open the phone (unless the “Call Answer” feature is set to “by keypress”...
  • Page 18: Three-Way Calling

    Three-way Calling Your service provider may offer three-way calling. 1. Press See your service provider for more instructions. Redialing Calls Redialing Last Outgoing Number 1. Press Redial Last Ten Calls You can redial any of your last ten calls through the call history list.
  • Page 19: Signal Strength

    Making Emergency Calls 1. Press emergency numbers. 2. Press Saving and Editing Emergency Numbers 1. Press the key under [MENU]. 2. Press for Security menu. 3. Enter the lock code. The lock code is typically set to either 0000 or to the last four digits of the phone’s number.
  • Page 20: Power Save Mode

    If the signal is poor, raise the antenna all the way for best performance. If you are in a building, the reception may be better near a window. Power Save Mode The power save mode feature will automatically turn on if the phone has not been able to acquire any systems after 15 minutes of searching.
  • Page 21: Phone Book Feature

    HONE The Two Phone Book Types You should be familiar with the basic functions of the phone before using the phone book. There are two types of phone books: primary phone book memory and recent call history list. Primary Phone Book Memory The phone has 99 general use phone book memory locations where you can store entries of up to 32 digits with an associated name up to 12 characters.
  • Page 22: Saving Numbers To Your Primary Phone Book

    • While viewing a call history entry, press show additional information available such as the time stamp. Saving Numbers to Your Primary Phone Book Memory locations 1 to 9 should be used for one- touch dial or most commonly used phone numbers. 1.
  • Page 23: Retrieving Numbers From Your Phone Book

    5. Press the key under [OK] to store the number in the first available storage location. Enter a specific, two digit location number. 6. Press the key under [OK] to save the number. Press the key under [NEXT] and then the key under [OK] to save the number as secret.
  • Page 24 3. Press the key under [VIEW] to see what is in that memory location. 4. Press the key under [ERASE] or [EDIT] or press Retrieving One Entry by Memory Location Number 1. Press the key under [BOOK]. 2. Enter the two digit memory location number. You will then see what is in that memory location.
  • Page 25 Retrieving Recent Call History 1. Press the key under [BOOK]. 2. Press the key under [CALLS]. 3. Press through the last ten calls. 4. Press Press the key under [VIEW] to see specifics of the call. 5. Press the key under [SAVE] to save the number to a memory location.
  • Page 26: Changing Your Phone Book

    Changing Your Phone Book Erasing a Stored Memory 1. Press the key under [BOOK]. Recall and view the memory location. 2. Press the key under [ERASE]. This will erase the name and number from the memory location leaving it free for a future entry. 3.
  • Page 27: Dialing Numbers From Your Phone Book

    Dialing Numbers from Your Phone Book You can make a call using any memory location either by speed dialing from the list or by pressing while viewing the full contents of the memory location. Speed Dialing You can quickly dial numbers that are saved in your phone’s phone book.
  • Page 28: Advanced Phone Book Features

    Dialing from a Memory List 1. Press the key under [BOOK]. 2. Press tion you want. 3. Press Dialing from within a Memory Location While viewing any memory location, press Advanced Phone Book Features Pause Feature When you call automated systems (such as voice mail or credit card billing numbers), you often have to enter a series of numbers.
  • Page 29 Press for TimePause. 4. Enter additional numbers (i.e., pin number, credit card number). 5. Press the key under [SAVE]. Note You can press for appearance only; the phone dials the number without any delays. Punctuation Characters for Name Entry You can use any of the 18 special characters while you are entering names during phone book storage or editing.
  • Page 30 Case Changing During Name Entry When entering a name, you can use both upper and lower case letters. 1. Press the key under [A->a] to change case. 2. Enter letters. “Prepending” a Stored Number “Prepend” is used if you are out of your home system and need to add the area code to an existing phone book number.
  • Page 31: Menu Feature

    Main Menu This section describes the various menu items. An arrow to the right of the title indicates if there is more information before ( ) or after ( ) that particu- lar number. The main menu looks like the following: Menus allow you to check or change the phone’s various features and settings.
  • Page 32: Shortcut Menu Access Method

    Press sible settings. A check mark indicates the current option selection. 6. Press the key under [OK] to save the setting. 7. Press to cancel without saving. Shortcut Menu Access Method Each menu feature can also be quickly accessed by pressing the key under [MENU] and the numbers on the desired menu screen.
  • Page 33 2 Key Beep 3 Earpiece 3 Call Info This allows you to see the number and duration of various kinds of calls. 1 Last Call 2 Home Calls Display the total number of calls only while the phone is in standby or is ringing.
  • Page 34 3 Roam Calls Display the total number of calls 4 All Calls 4 Security You must enter the lock code to see what is in the security menu. Typical default values are either the last 4 digits of your phone number or 0000. 1 Lock Mode and time (minutes and seconds) of all calls made while roaming.
  • Page 35 2 Restrict 3 New Code 4 Emergency# Enter three emergency numbers. 5 Clear Calls 5 Features 1 Call Answer Select how a call is answered. 2 Auto Retry Set phone use restrictions to “yes” or “no.” If set to “yes,” you can only make calls to emer- gency numbers and phone numbers in locations 1 to 9.
  • Page 36 3 Scratch Pad Store phone numbers during a 4 Mute 5 Key Beep 6 One-touch 7 Privacy 8 Ringer TypesSet the sound that the phone “every 60 seconds,” “every 30 seconds,” “every 10 seconds,” “off.” call. These numbers are added to call history.
  • Page 37 6 Display This allows you to choose what you see on the display. 1 Backlight 2 Banner 3 Show Time 4 Auto Hyphen Possible settings: “on,” “off.” Choose the setting of the LCD and keypad backlighting. Pos- sible settings: “on,” “when open,” “always off,”...
  • Page 38 7 Alerts 1 Fade 2 Minute 3 Service 8 System This allows you to set some of the PCS network settings. 1 Set NAM 2 Auto NAM 3 Activation Set an alert to inform you when you have lost a call or lose service.
  • Page 39: Paging, Messaging, And Voice Mail

    AGING This feature allows your phone to receive messages when it is turned on. A single key, access your messages while a four line display provides for easy viewing. While reading a message, you can return a call to the callback number pro- vided in the message simply by pressing twice.
  • Page 40: New Message Alert

    Voice Mail Notification New Message Alert The phone will notify you of a new message by a display on the screen, five short beeps (if enabled), a flashing red light on the earpiece, and by turning on icon on the top of the display. If a message is marked URGENT, the addition, the first line of the display will contain asterisks (*) on each side of the label for example, “*...
  • Page 41: Viewing Pages And Messages

    Viewing Pages and Messages These messages may consist of a time stamp, a callback number, a name (if the callback number matches a phone number stored in a memory location), and text. They are accessed as text type messages as shown below. Reading New Messages 1.
  • Page 42 Note When there are no new messages, the phone will display a list of previous messages. If the callback number has not been previously stored into one of the phone’s memory locations, you can do so by pressing the If a name appears with the callback number, the number is already stored in a phone memory location.
  • Page 43: Voice Mail Notifications

    to place a call to the callback num- ber provided in the message. After you see the callback number on the display, press again to place the call. 6. Press the key under [QUIT]. This brings you back to the list of previous messages. Voice Mail Notifications Voice mail notification indicates the number of new voice mail messages in your mailbox.
  • Page 44: Low Memory Warning

    Press the key under [ERASE] to erase the message and turn the not required because the network will command the phone to automatically turn the icon off when you have no new messages. Low Memory Warning The phone will alert you when the amount of available message memory is less than 25%.
  • Page 45: Accessories

    You can purchase a number of accessories for your Q Phone, including batteries, chargers, and a hands-free car kit. For our full line of accessories, visit our Accessories Store at www.kyocera-wireless.com/store Or order by phone at (800) 211-1537 or (510) 683-4004...
  • Page 46: Phone Safety And Care

    HONE AFETY Background The hand-held portable telephone is one of the most exciting and innovative electronic products ever developed. It let’s you stay in touch wherever you Your telephone is a radio transmitter and receiver. When it is ON, it receives and also sends out radio frequency (RF) energy.
  • Page 47: For Best Performance

    For Best Performance To properly operate the phone and maintain safe and satisfactory service, follow these rules: • Extend the antenna fully. • Hold the phone with the antenna up and over your shoulder. • Do not hold the phone antenna at any time. Contact with the antenna affects call quality and may cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than otherwise needed.
  • Page 48: Caring For The Battery

    Caring for the Battery For best battery performance, follow these guidelines: • Only use Kyocera battery packs, model numbers TABAT0201 or TABAT0202, and Kyocera charg- ers, model numbers TADTC0201 or TATVL0201. Do not use any other battery pack or charger. Kyocera ’s chargers are designed to maximize the battery life performance.
  • Page 49: Driving Safety

    Driving Safety Talking on the phone while driving is extremely dangerous and is illegal in some states. Remember, safety comes first. Check the laws and regulations on the use of PCS phones in the areas where you drive. Always obey them.
  • Page 50: Other Safety Guidelines

    Other Safety Guidelines Electronic Devices Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF energy. However, certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless phone. Pacemakers. The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that a minimum separa- tion of six (6") inches be maintained between a handheld wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker.
  • Page 51 of your device to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information. Turn your phone OFF in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so.
  • Page 52 Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Turn your phone OFF when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not always, clearly marked.
  • Page 53: Where To Find Help

    Your Service Provider For questions about your phone and phone service, contact your service provider first. Your service provider’s customer support department can answer questions about your phone, phone bill, call coverage area, and specific features (such as call forwarding or voice mail) available to you. Your Phone Documentation If you have questions about the features of the phone, refer to this guide and other materials...
  • Page 54 Before requesting support, please try to reproduce and isolate the problem. When you contact support, 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 take to reproduce the problem The Electronic Serial Number (ESN) and Part Number (MCN) of the phone.
  • Page 55: Index

    AC adaptor 14 accessories 6, 47 aircraft 51 alerts 38 fade 38 minute 38 service 38 setting 38 answering a call 7, 49 Antenna 9, 13 antenna 20, 47 Auto NAM 38 automatic hyphenation 37 automatic redial 6, 35 automatic retry 35 automatic scrolling 41, 43 backlight 37 banner 37...
  • Page 56 call history 18, 21, 25, 30, 35, 36 call info 33 call waiting 9, 17 calls credit card 28 dialing 27, 28, 35 ending 9 incoming 9, 17, 21, 34 making 16, 19, 49 receiving 17 redialing 18, 35 restrictions 35 roaming 10, 34 three-way 9, 17 car kit 12...
  • Page 57 numbers 19 emergency numbers 18, 19, 34, 35 END key 9 ending a call 9 entering a number 16, 22, 24, 28, 35 letters 24 lock code 19, 34, 35 lower case letters 30 name 22 punctuation 29 explosive atmospheres 52 fade alert 38 features 6, 9, 18, 21, 28, 31, 35 frequency 46...
  • Page 58 effect 14 locations 6, 21, 24, 25, 27, 30 storage 39 menu item descriptions 32–54 method 31 options 31 shortcuts 32 message text 10 message key 9 messages 39–54 minute alert 38 mute 36 muting voice 36 NAM 38 no service 10 Number Assignment Module 38 one-touch dialing 27, 36 own phone number 16...
  • Page 59 POWER key 9 power key 9 power save mode 20 powering off 12 powering on 12 radio frequency energy exposure 46 recalling last number dialed 18 recalling previously dialed numbers 25 Receive Signal Strength Indicator 10, 19 receiving calls 9, 17 receiving messages 40 red light 14, 40 redial 18...
  • Page 60 numbers 19, 22–23 secret numbers 30 talk time 11 timer last call 33. See also call info roaming 34. See also call info total 34. See also call info travel charger 14 voice mail 9, 43 volume earpiece 18, 33 key beep 33 keys 9 ringer 18, 32...

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