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- Page 2 82-N8757-1EN.book Page ii Wednesday, April 26, 2006 10:47 AM User Guide for the Switch_Back Phone This manual is based on the production version of the Kyocera K612 phone. Software changes may have occurred after this printing. Kyocera reserves the right to make changes in technical and product specifications without prior notice.
- Page 3 82-N8757-1EN.book Page iii Wednesday, April 26, 2006 10:47 AM 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.
- Page 4 82-N8757-1EN.book Page iv Wednesday, April 26, 2006 10:47 AM 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.
- Page 5 82-N8757-1EN.book Page v Wednesday, April 26, 2006 10:47 AM 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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Page 6: Table Of Contents
82-N8757-1EN.book Page vi Wednesday, April 26, 2006 10:47 AM ONTENTS Getting Started..... . 1 Finding your phone's serial number ..1 Activating your Virgin Mobile account . -
Page 7: Getting Started
82-N8757-1EN.book Page 1 Wednesday, April 26, 2006 10:47 AM ETTING TARTED Finding your phone's serial number To activate your Virgin Mobile account, you need your phone's serial number. To locate the number: Turn your phone off. Hold your phone face up in your left hand. Insert your right thumbnail into the groove on the right side of the phone and push down to pop the back cover off. -
Page 8: Activating Your Virgin Mobile Account
GettingStarted.fm Page 2 Thursday, April 27, 2006 11:13 AM 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 The battery will not charge if you use the Note: phone while it is connected to an AC adapter. -
Page 9: Getting To Know Your Phone
82-N8757-1EN.book Page 3 Wednesday, April 26, 2006 10:47 AM Getting to know your phone Your phone has two keypads—the number keypad and QWERTY keypad. Number keypad When the flip is closed, use the number keypad to enter numbers, letters and symbols. Antenna External earpiece activates... - Page 10 82-N8757-1EN.book Page 4 Wednesday, April 26, 2006 10:47 AM scrolls through lists and Navigation key text entry fields and accesses shortcuts from the main screen. selects a menu item or option. OK key accesses the Contacts Right softkey directory and other menu options. turns the phone on or End/Power key off, ends a call or browser session, and...
- Page 11 82-N8757-1EN.book Page 5 Wednesday, April 26, 2006 10:47 AM QWERTY Keypad When the flip is open, use the QWERTY keypad to enter numbers, letters and symbols. Internal screen Internal speaker accesses menus Left softkey and functions. starts or Send/Talk key answers a call.
- Page 12 82-N8757-1EN.book Page 6 Wednesday, April 26, 2006 10:47 AM for hard returns. Enter key scrolls through Navigation key lists and text entry fields and accesses shortcuts from the main screen. selects a menu item or OK key option. Camera flash for a self-portrait.
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Page 13: Understanding Screen Icons
82-N8757-1EN.book Page 7 Wednesday, April 26, 2006 10:47 AM Understanding screen icons These icons may appear on your phone’s screen. 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. -
Page 14: Performing Basic Functions
82-N8757-1EN.book Page 8 Wednesday, April 26, 2006 10:47 AM Performing basic functions The phone must be powered ON to perform the following functions. Note: Flip closed To... From the external screen... Press Turn the phone on Press and hold Turn the phone off Enter the number and press Make a call Press... -
Page 15: Flip Open
82-N8757-1EN.book Page 9 Wednesday, April 26, 2006 10:47 AM Flip open To... From the internal screen... Turn the phone on Press Turn the phone off Press and hold Make a call Enter the number and press End a call Press Answer a call Press Adjust volume during a call... -
Page 16: Using Menus
82-N8757-1EN.book Page 10 Wednesday, April 26, 2006 10:47 AM Using menus The contents of the main menu are as follows: Pictures Messaging Take a picture Send text msg My pictures Send picture msg Send picture msg Send AIM Information Inbox Voicemail My Account Virgin Alerts... -
Page 17: Caring For The Battery
82-N8757-1EN.book Page 11 Wednesday, April 26, 2006 10:47 AM Caring for the battery Recharging the battery You can safely recharge the battery at any time, even if it has a partial charge. Before removing the battery, make sure the Note: phone is powered off. -
Page 18: My Account
PhoneAccount.fm Page 12 Monday, May 1, 2006 11:37 AM CCOUNT You can manage your Virgin Mobile account directly from your phone. The basic tasks are summarized in this chapter. For more information about your account, go to www.virginmobileusa.com Checking your account balance You can check your Virgin Mobile account status in one of two ways (additional charges may apply):... -
Page 19: For More Information
82-N8757-1EN.book Page 13 Wednesday, April 26, 2006 10:47 AM Top Up with a Debit Card, Credit Card, or Pay Pal account Before you can Top Up from your phone with a debit card, credit card, or Paypal account, you need to register the credit/debit card or Paypal account at www.virginmobileusa.com calling Virgin Mobile At Your Service at... -
Page 20: Making And Answering Calls
82-N8757-1EN.book Page 14 Wednesday, April 26, 2006 10:47 AM AKING AND NSWERING Phone calls Making a call Make sure you are in an area where a signal can be received. Look for the symbol on the main screen. The more bars you see in this symbol, the stronger the signal. -
Page 21: Redialing A Number
82-N8757-1EN.book Page 15 Wednesday, April 26, 2006 10:47 AM Redialing a number • To redial a recent call, press open your Recent calls list. Highlight a phone number or name and press To redial the last number called, Tip: received, or missed, press three times. -
Page 22: Recent Calls
82-N8757-1EN.book Page 16 Wednesday, April 26, 2006 10:47 AM Select Save Options Play Re-Record or Exit Recent calls Dealing with missed calls When you have missed a call, “Missed Call” appears on your screen unless the caller leaves a voicemail. •... -
Page 23: Speed Dialing
82-N8757-1EN.book Page 17 Wednesday, April 26, 2006 10:47 AM Highlight the number you want to call and press Erasing recent calls → → Select Menu Recent calls Erase call lists Select either All calls, Incoming calls , or Outgoing calls Missed calls Press the left softkey to select... -
Page 24: Checking Voicemail Messages
82-N8757-1EN.book Page 18 Wednesday, April 26, 2006 10:47 AM Checking voicemail messages When a voice message is received, your screen displays “New Messages” along with the symbol at the top of your screen. Standard airtime charges apply. If you see “New Messages” Press the right softkey to select , which initiates a call to your... -
Page 25: Entering Text
82-N8757-1EN.book Page 19 Wednesday, April 26, 2006 10:47 AM NTERING You can enter letters, numbers, and symbols in contacts, text messages, and your banner with either the QWERTY keypad (flip open) or the number keypad (flip closed). Read the appropriate section for details. QWERTY keypad Understanding screen When the flip is open, enter text with the... -
Page 26: Number Keypad
82-N8757-1EN.book Page 20 Wednesday, April 26, 2006 10:47 AM Entering symbols While entering text, you can enter many symbols with the keypad. To access extra symbols: From the text entry screen, select Options Select Add Symbol Press the key corresponding to the symbol you want. -
Page 27: Entering Numbers
82-N8757-1EN.book Page 21 Wednesday, April 26, 2006 10:47 AM Entering numbers • To enter a number while in mode, press a number key once. • To enter a number while in mode, press and hold a number key until the number appears on the screen. -
Page 28: Changing Modes
82-N8757-1EN.book Page 22 Wednesday, April 26, 2006 10:47 AM Changing modes Sometimes you need to change modes. For example, to enter numbers in an email address while in mode, you must change to mode, enter the numbers, and then change back to mode to complete the address. -
Page 29: Quick Reference To Text Entry
82-N8757-1EN.book Page 23 Wednesday, April 26, 2006 10:47 AM Quick reference to text entry This table gives general instructions for entering letters, numbers, and symbols. For QWERTY keypad To... Do this... Enter a letter Enter a number Enter a symbol Enter a smiley For more options, see page 20. - Page 30 82-N8757-1EN.book Page 24 Wednesday, April 26, 2006 10:47 AM For number keypad To... Do this... Enter a letter want. For more information, see page 20. Enter a number For more options, see page 20. Enter a symbol Press Enter a smiley For more options, see page 21.
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Page 31: Storing Contacts
82-N8757-1EN.book Page 25 Wednesday, April 26, 2006 10:47 AM TORING ONTACTS Use your phone’s Contacts directory to store information about a person or company. Each contact entry can have up to six phone numbers, two email addresses, two Web addresses, two street addresses, and a space for notes. - Page 32 82-N8757-1EN.book Page 26 Wednesday, April 26, 2006 10:47 AM → Select Ringer Assign ringer Scroll down the list to hear the different ringtones and press to select one. Assigning pictures Press the right softkey select Contacts Highlight a contact and press Highlight the contact name and press the right softkey to select...
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Page 33: Customizing A Phone Number
82-N8757-1EN.book Page 27 Wednesday, April 26, 2006 10:47 AM Highlight and press Erase contact Press the left softkey to confirm. Customizing a phone number Press the right softkey select Contacts Highlight the contact to edit and press Press down to highlight a number. Press the right softkey select Options... -
Page 34: Finding Contact Information
82-N8757-1EN.book Page 28 Wednesday, April 26, 2006 10:47 AM Customizing a group → → Select Menu Contacts Groups Highlight the group to message and press the right softkey to select Options Highlight an option and press – to see the contact in the group. View –... -
Page 35: Using Fast Find
82-N8757-1EN.book Page 29 Wednesday, April 26, 2006 10:47 AM Using Fast find From the main screen, press the number keys corresponding to the letters of the name you want to find. A matching contact or speed dial entry appears. Press down to scroll through matching entries. -
Page 36: Text Messaging
82-N8757-1EN.book Page 30 Wednesday, April 26, 2006 10:47 AM ESSAGING This chapter describes how to send, receive, and erase text messages from your phone. For information on voicemail messages, see “Voicemail” on page 17. The features and menus described in Important: this chapter may vary depending on services available in your area. -
Page 37: Setting Sending Options
82-N8757-1EN.book Page 31 Wednesday, April 26, 2006 10:47 AM Including prewritten text and symbols During text entry, you can insert auto text, symbols, or emoticons in your message. From the text entry screen, select Select an option and press – to scroll through the list of Insert auto text options and press... -
Page 38: Receiving Incoming Calls While Creating Messages
82-N8757-1EN.book Page 32 Wednesday, April 26, 2006 10:47 AM To create a signature: → → Select Menu Settings Messaging Signature Enter your signature in the text field. Select to save the setting. The characters in the signature are Note: included in the total character count of the message. -
Page 39: Receiving Text Messages
82-N8757-1EN.book Page 33 Wednesday, April 26, 2006 10:47 AM Viewing failed or pending messages Failed or pending messages are stored in your Outbox. To view your Outbox: → → Select Menu Messaging Outbox of all failed or pending messages appears. Scroll through the list of messages and press to read one. -
Page 40: Erasing Single Messages
82-N8757-1EN.book Page 34 Wednesday, April 26, 2006 10:47 AM – to save the text from the Save as auto text message as auto text, which you can insert into other messages. Graphics and sound are not saved as part of auto text.(For more about auto text, see page 35.) –... -
Page 41: Customizing Message Settings
82-N8757-1EN.book Page 35 Wednesday, April 26, 2006 10:47 AM → → • Select Menu Messaging → → Msg settings Auto-Erase Inbox msgs Older messages are erased as new messages are received. Customizing message settings To make messaging easier, you can customize settings for sending and receiving messages. -
Page 42: Multimedia Messaging
82-N8757-1EN.book Page 36 Wednesday, April 26, 2006 10:47 AM ULTIMEDIA ESSAGING Sending multimedia messages You can send multimedia messages to phones that are capable of receiving them or to email addresses. For details and pricing, check with Virgin Mobile. Size limits may apply to multimedia Note: message files. -
Page 43: Receiving Multimedia Messages
82-N8757-1EN.book Page 37 Wednesday, April 26, 2006 10:47 AM • to instantly record a new sound Record sound and attach it to your message. • to display a list of categories that My sounds contain saved or downloaded sounds and voice memos. - Page 44 82-N8757-1EN.book Page 38 Wednesday, April 26, 2006 10:47 AM Press the right softkey to select . Press down to highlight Options additional options for the multimedia message: The options available to you may vary. Note: Check with Virgin Mobile. – launches the message creation Forward screen, allowing you to forward the...
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Page 45: Aim
82-N8757-1EN.book Page 39 Wednesday, April 26, 2006 10:47 AM ® Accessing the AIM service ® Now you can access the AOL Instant Messenger™ (AIM) service from your Switch_Back phone. Check Virgin Mobile’s Web site at for availability www.virginmobileusa.com and pricing. →... -
Page 46: Virginxl
82-N8757-1EN.book Page 40 Wednesday, April 26, 2006 10:47 AM IRGIN Accessing VirginXL With VirginXL, you can access a variety of exclusive music, entertainment, and information services from your Switch_Back phone. Download the latest games, ringtones, wallpapers, screen savers, and other content; surf the web; and more. -
Page 47: My Stuff
82-N8757-1EN.book Page 41 Wednesday, April 26, 2006 10:47 AM 10 M Y STUFF My ringtones The My ringtones folder stores your preloaded and downloaded ringtones. You can download the latest ringtones to your Switch_Back from the Virgin Mobile Web site at www.virginmobileusa.com directly from your phone using VirginXL. -
Page 48: My Graphics
82-N8757-1EN.book Page 42 Wednesday, April 26, 2006 10:47 AM If you don’t have enough money in your Note: account, you will need to Top-Up before downloading. Press left to launch VirginXL and then search for applications. Follow the prompts to purchase and download the selected application. -
Page 49: Using The Camera
82-N8757-1EN.book Page 43 Wednesday, April 26, 2006 10:47 AM 11 U SING THE AMERA Tips before operating your camera • You cannot activate the camera while on a call. • Once the camera is active, the main screen acts as the viewfinder. •... - Page 50 82-N8757-1EN.book Page 44 Wednesday, April 26, 2006 10:47 AM – allows the camera to adjust White Balance for different lighting. Options are Automatic, Fluorescent, Incandescent, or Daylight. – allows you to capture pictures Color Tone with different coloring. Options are Normal, Black &...
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Page 51: Taking A Picture
82-N8757-1EN.book Page 45 Wednesday, April 26, 2006 10:47 AM Picture mode indicators and icons The picture mode displays the following onscreen indicators and icons: Icon Description Flash on Picture mode Top right hand Number of snapshots corner numbers remaining Zoom level Bottom left hand Resolution setting numbers... -
Page 52: Using Tools
82-N8757-1EN.book Page 46 Wednesday, April 26, 2006 10:47 AM 12 U SING OOLS Voice memo The Voice Memo tool allows you to record and play back audio memos. Recording a voice memo → → Select Menu Tools Voice memo Record new Record your memo and press the left softkey to select Stop... -
Page 53: Alarm Clock
82-N8757-1EN.book Page 47 Wednesday, April 26, 2006 10:47 AM Select and classify the type of event Options and press Meeting Phone Call , or Anniversary Vacation Medical Press to change the date of the event (the current date is the default date). –... -
Page 54: Tip Calculator
82-N8757-1EN.book Page 48 Wednesday, April 26, 2006 10:47 AM Setting an alarm → → Select Menu Tools Alarm clock Highlight one of the alarms and select Use the phone keypad to enter numbers and to switch between AM and PM. –... -
Page 55: Timer
82-N8757-1EN.book Page 49 Wednesday, April 26, 2006 10:47 AM Press to calculate the result. : Enter 5, press left to select Example enter 2, then press to obtain the result of 10. Press to return to the main screen. - or - Press to clear the screen. -
Page 56: Customizing Your Phone
82-N8757-1EN.book Page 50 Wednesday, April 26, 2006 10:47 AM 13 C USTOMIZING The contents of the menu are as follows: Settings Keyguard Display Guard on close Greeting banner Disabled Menu style Color themes Sounds Wallpaper Ringtone volume Screensavers Ringtones Backlight Business ringers Auto-Hyphen Personal ringers... -
Page 57: Using The Keyguard
82-N8757-1EN.book Page 51 Wednesday, April 26, 2006 10:47 AM Using the keyguard Locking the keyguard The Keyguard locks the external number keypad on your phone to prevent accidental keypresses when the phone is turned on and a call is not in progress. -
Page 58: Setting Sounds For Your Phone
82-N8757-1EN.book Page 52 Wednesday, April 26, 2006 10:47 AM Scroll down the list to hear the different rings and press to select one. Downloaded ringtones are added to the Note: end of the standard list of ringtones. Changing your personal ringtone Your Switch_Back phone has multiple ringtones you can choose to use for incoming calls from your Personal group. -
Page 59: Personalizing The Screen
82-N8757-1EN.book Page 53 Wednesday, April 26, 2006 10:47 AM Press the left softkey to select Setting key length You can change the duration of the tones the phone makes when you press the keys. → → Select Menu Settings Sounds Key length Choose and press... -
Page 60: Selecting Wallpaper
82-N8757-1EN.book Page 54 Wednesday, April 26, 2006 10:47 AM → → → Select Menu Settings Display Greeting banner Press the right softkey to select Press to clear the screen. Enter your new text. Press the left softkey to select Choosing a menu style Three menu styles are available: Wheel, Graphic, and List. -
Page 61: Adjusting The Backlighting
82-N8757-1EN.book Page 55 Wednesday, April 26, 2006 10:47 AM Adjusting the backlighting Your screen lights up while you are in a call or when you press a key on the keypad. However, you can set the length of time that bright backlighting remains on. -
Page 62: Creating A Secure Environment
82-N8757-1EN.book Page 56 Wednesday, April 26, 2006 10:47 AM Press left or right to adjust the brightness and select Save Changing the display brightness → → → Select Menu Settings Display Brightness Press left or right to adjust the contrast and select Save Creating a secure environment... -
Page 63: Connecting To A Tty/Tdd Device
82-N8757-1EN.book Page 57 Wednesday, April 26, 2006 10:47 AM Designating emergency numbers The emergency numbers feature allows you to specify three personal phone numbers that can be called when the phone is locked. → → Select Menu Settings Security Enter your four-digit lock code. Select Emergency numbers Select an... -
Page 64: Using Voice Recognition
82-N8757-1EN.book Page 58 Wednesday, April 26, 2006 10:47 AM 14 U SING OICE ECOGNITION Voice recognition allows you to make and answer calls by speaking commands into the phone’s microphone. Setting up voice dialing To make or receive calls using voice dialing, contacts must be saved with associated voice tags. -
Page 65: Making A Call Using Digit Dialing
82-N8757-1EN.book Page 59 Wednesday, April 26, 2006 10:47 AM Erasing voice tags To erase all voice name dial recordings in your phone: → → 1. Menu Settings Call options Erase voice dial Select Making a call using digit dialing When using digit dialing, you speak digits to dial a phone number. -
Page 66: Training Voice Recognition
82-N8757-1EN.book Page 60 Wednesday, April 26, 2006 10:47 AM To wake up the phone: Say “ ” and listen for a tone. Wake Up Say “ ” again until you hear two tones. Wake Up If the phone does not recognize your “Wake up”... -
Page 67: Getting Help
82-N8757-1EN.book Page 61 Wednesday, April 26, 2006 10:47 AM 15 G ETTING Customer support To contact Virgin Mobile’s customer support department for information about your phone, account history, call coverage area, and specific features available to you, such as call forwarding or voicemail: •... -
Page 68: Consumer Limited Warranty
82-N8757-1EN.book Page 62 Wednesday, April 26, 2006 10:47 AM 16 C ONSUMER IMITED Kyocera Wireless Corp. (“KYOCERA”) offers you a limited warranty that the enclosed product or products (the “Product”) will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period that expires one year from the date of sale of the Product to you, provided that you are the original end-user purchaser of the Product and provided... - Page 69 82-N8757-1EN.book Page 63 Wednesday, April 26, 2006 10:47 AM 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. KYOCERA SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, GENERAL, PUNITIVE, EXEMPLARY, AGGRAVATED,...
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Page 70: Index
82-N8757-1EN.book Page 64 Wednesday, April 26, 2006 10:47 AM NDEX Numerics 1-Touch dialing , 17 digital mode display brightness display contrast , 11 accessories alarm clock , 7, 47 alerts emergency for messages , 53 , 16 for missed calls , 31, 34, 35 auto text auto-hyphenation... - Page 71 82-N8757-1EN.book Page 65 Wednesday, April 26, 2006 10:47 AM ringtones VirginXL choosing types , 51 , 41 downloading for contacts , 25 Voice Answer , 8, 9 silencing voice dialing , 52 voice memo volume , 46 scheduler , 56 screen brightness voicemail screen contrast...
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