Kyocera Q Phone manual

Q P HONE U SER G UI DE Kyocera Wireless Corp. 10300 Campus Point Drive http://www.kyocera-wireless.com 80-B6670-1, Rev. -[...]

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. Patents: 4,901,307, 5,056,109, 5,099,204, 5,101,501, 5,103,459, 5,107,22[...]

C ONTENTS 3 Contents ...................................................................3 Important Information .........................................5 Highlights..............................................................6 Clamshell Design ..................................................7 Display Indicators..................................[...]

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..................[...]

5 Important Informati on 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. W arning Use only Kyocera Wireless Corp. approved accessories with Kyocera Wireless Corp. phones. Use of any unauthorized acc[...]

6 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 • 19-button lighted keypad • Menu-driven interaction with prompts • In[...]

7 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. This feature allows you to keep the phone on, and in your pocket or brief[...]

8 Front, Side, and T op Views of the Phone[...]

9 1 Power turns power on and off (phone may be open or closed). 2 Light lights red when phone is powered on or off and when there are incoming calls and messages. 3 Volume/Scroll let you adjust the volume and scroll Keys through the menus. 4 Data Connector provides connection to the car kit and other accessories. 5 Antenna provides best voice quali[...]

10 Display Indicators Display indicators are located at the top of the display. Different indicators appear based on the phone’s operating mode. Digital Indicates that you are Indicator receiving a digital signal. Signal Indicates current signal strength. More lines means better signal strength. No Service The phone is not receiving a signal from[...]

11 Using the Batter y 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. Removing and Installing the Bat t ery To remove the battery: Press do[...]

12 To install the battery: Place the battery into the opening at a 45° angle and rotate the battery down until the latch clicks. T urning the Phone On and Off T urning 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). Press the bu[...]

13 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.[...]

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-[...]

15 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. Disconnects a call. Also exits all [...]

16 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 / . If the phone is locked, the number is restricted, or there is another problem, you will see a help message. 4. Press or close the phone to disconnect the call. Correcting Dial in g M[...]

17 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 button or the volume keys) to answer. If the phone is closed: Open the phone (unless the “Call Answer” feature is set to “by keypress” for caller ID purposes. To disconnect the call: Press or cl[...]

18 Three-way Cal ling Your service provider may offer three-way calling. 1. Press / to connect the three parties. See your service provider for more instructions. Redialing Calls Redialing Last Outgoing Number 1. Press / to redial the last outgoing call. Redial Last T en Calls You can redial any of your last ten calls through the call history list.[...]

19 Making Eme rge ncy Calls 1. Press or one of the other three emergency numbers. 2. Press / . Saving and Editing Emerge ncy 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. 4. Press for Emergency #. 5. Press t[...]

20 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. While this feature is active, the phone’s bat[...]

21 The T wo Phone Book T ypes 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 [...]

22 • While viewing a call history entry, press to show additional information available such as the time stamp. Savi ng Num bers to Y our Prim ary Phon e B ook Memory locations 1 to 9 should be used for one- touch dial or most commonly used phone numbers. 1. Enter the phone number that you want to save. [SAVE] will then appear. 2. Press the key u[...]

23 5. Press the key under [OK] to store the number in the first available storage location. or Enter a specific, two digit location number. 6. Press the key under [OK] to save the number. or Press the key under [NEXT] and then the key under [OK] to save the number as secret. (Secret numbers do not display on the screen.) Retrievi ng N umbers from y[...]

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 / to call. Retrieving One Entr y 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. 3. If occupied, / to call or press the [...]

25 Retrieving Recent Call Histor y 1. Press the key under [BOOK]. 2. Press the key under [CALLS]. 3. Press or or the volume keys to scroll through the last ten calls. 4. Press / to place a call. or 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. If the number already ha[...]

26 Changing Y our Phone Book Erasing a Stored Memor y 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. Press the key under [OK]. 4. “-erased-” will flash on the display to confirm that the entry [...]

27 Dialing Numbers from Y our 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. 1. Press the key(s) that correspond to the numeric memory locati[...]

28 Dialing from a Memor y List 1. Press the key under [BOOK]. 2. Press or to go to the memory loca- tion you want. 3. Press / . Dialing from within a Memor y 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 [...]

29 or 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 Hyphens. Hyphens are used for appearance only; the phone dials the number without any delays. Punctuation Characters for Name Entr y You can use any of the 18 special characters while you are entering [...]

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. When a phone book entry, [...]

31 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. You may see the different menus using [...]

32 or Press or to cycle through the pos- 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. For [...]

33 only while the phone is in standby or is ringing. Possible settings: silent, escalating, low, M-, M+, high. Escalating means that the ringer volume will get progressively louder with each ring. 2 Key Beep Adjust the key beep volume (the sound the phone makes when the keys are pressed with the or keys or volume keys). Possible settings: silent, l[...]

34 3 Roam Calls Display the total number of calls and time (minutes and seconds) of all calls made while roaming. Press the key under [ZERO] to reset. 4 All Calls Display the total number of calls and time (minutes and seconds) including calls made while in the home system and while roaming. This is NOT resettable. 4 Security You must enter the loc[...]

35 2 Restrict 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. 3 New Code Enter a new four digit lock code number. 4 Emergency# Enter three emergency numbers. You can call these numbers and 911 even when the phone is locked or restricted. [...]

36 “every 60 seconds,” “every 30 seconds,” “every 10 seconds,” “off.” 3 Scratch Pad Store phone numbers during a call. These numbers are added to call history. 4 Mute Switch the microphone on and off while in a call. When the microphone is off, the other party can not hear you. 5 Key Beep Set key beep length and touch tone playback [...]

37 6 Display This allows you to choose what you see on the display. 1 Backlight Choose the setting of the LCD and keypad backlighting. Pos- sible settings: “on,” “when open,” “always off,” “10 seconds,” “30 seconds.” “10 seconds” turns the backlight off 10 seconds after the last key was pressed. “30 sec- onds” waits 30 s[...]

38 7 Alerts 1 Fade Set an alert to inform you when you have lost a call or lose service. Possible settings: “on,” “off.” 2 Minute Set minute minder to beep every 10 seconds before the minute while in a call. 3 Service Set an alert to beep when a network service parameter changes. 8 System This allows you to set some of the PCS network setti[...]

39 This feature allows your phone to receive messages when it is turned on. A single key, , allows you to 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. Messages are stored in the phone’s memory an[...]

40 Voice Mail indicates the number of new Notification voice mail messages that your voice mailbox has. You must call your voice mail number to listen to these messages. 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 the [...]

41 Viewing Pages and Mes sag es 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. Press . The display will then show the number of new messages. 2. Press the key u[...]

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 key under [SAVE]. If a name appears with the callback number, the number is already stored in a phone memory location. After stori[...]

43 / 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. V oice Mail Notifications Voice mail notification indicates the number of new voice mail messages in your mail[...]

44 Press the key under [ERASE] to erase the message and turn the icon off. Usually, this is not required because the network will command the phone to automatically turn the icon off when you have no new messages. Low Memory Warn ing The phone will alert you when the amount of available message memory is less than 25%. Al- though the phone can stil[...]

45 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 A CCESSORIES[...]

46 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 go. Your telephone is a radio transmitter and receiver. When it is ON, it receives and also sends out radio frequency (RF) energy. When you use your phone, the system handling your c[...]

47 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[...]

48 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. • Do not[...]

49 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. Also, if using your phone while driving, please: • Give full attention to driving. Driving safety is your f[...]

50 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 H eal th In dustry Manufacturers Association recommends that a minimum separa- tion of six (6") inches be maintain[...]

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. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensi[...]

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. They include f[...]

53 Y our 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. Y our Phone Documentation If you[...]

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 Num[...]

55 I NDEX A 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 hy phenation 37 automatic redial 6, 35 automatic retry 35 automatic scrolling 41, 43 B backlight 37 banner 37 battery care 48 charge 20 charging 13, 14 installing 1 1 lev[...]

56 C 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 CDMA 6 , 36 cigarette lighter adaptor 12, 14 clear calls 35 clear digits 15 Code Division Multiple [...]

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 F fade alert 38 features 6, 9, 18, 21, 28, 31, 35 frequency 4 6 Functions 15 functions 15, 18 I incoming calls 9, 21, 34 K key beep volume[...]

58 effect 14 locations 6, 21, 24, 25, 27, 30 storage 3 9 menu item descriptions 32–54 method 31 options 31 shortcuts 32 message text 10 message key 9 messages 39–5 4 minute alert 38 mute 36 muting voice 36 N NAM 38 no service 10 Number Assign ment Module 38 O one-touch d ialing 27 , 36 own phone number 16 P pages 10 pause dialing 28 performance[...]

59 POWER key 9 power key 9 power save mode 20 powering off 12 powering on 12 R radio frequency energ y exposure 46 recalling last number dialed 18 recalling previously dialed nu mbers 25 Receive Signal Streng th Indicat or 10, 19 receiving calls 9, 17 receiving messages 40 red light 14, 40 redial 18 system busy timer 35 review last nu mber dialed 1[...]

60 numbers 19, 22–23 secret numbers 30 T talk time 1 1 timer last call 33. Se e also call info roaming 34. S ee also call info total 34. S ee also call info travel charger 14 V voice mail 9, 43 volume earpiece 18, 33 key beep 3 3 keys 9 ringer 18, 32[...]