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Thank you for purchasing the Kyocera K500
Product registration is an important step toward enjoying your new product. Registering facilitates
warranty service and ensures you receive any product or service updates. Registration is not
required for warranty coverage. Save original product receipts for your records.
Please read the enclosed Safety Information prior to use.
Improvements and changes to this guide due to typographical errors, inaccuracies of current
information, or improvements to the programs and /or equipment, may be made by at any time
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  • Page 1 Thank you for purchasing the Kyocera K500 Product registration is an important step toward enjoying your new product. Registering facilitates warranty service and ensures you receive any product or service updates. Registration is not required for warranty coverage. Save original product receipts for your records.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS PRIOR TO USE 2 MENU FUNCTIONS 1. Safety Information 12. Menu Tree 2. Unpacking 13. Phone Book 3. Phone Layout and Key Description 10 14. Message Center 4. LCD Icon Description 15. Call History 5. Inserting the Battery 16. Settings 6.

  • Page 3: Prior To Use

    PRIOR TO USE - Safety Information - Unpacking - Phone Layout and Key Description - LCD Icon Description - Inserting the Battery - Inserting the SIM card...
  • Page 4 1. Safety Information This section outlines the safety precautions associated with using your phone. Please read this information prior to use. 1. Follow all warnings and instructions as described for this phone. 2. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 3.
  • Page 5 Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use Hold your phone as you would any other phone, with the antenna pointed up and over your shoulder. Do not cover the antenna when the phone is in use, this affects call quality and may cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than otherwise needed.
  • Page 6 The SAR Body-worn testing was performed with a 25mm air gap. The Users must be informed that they must maintain 25mm separation to the body when using body-worn accessories and the accessories must not contain metallic components. - Caution Modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 7 Exercise care in handling any charged battery. Be mindful of placing a loose battery inside a pocket, purse or other container with other metal objects. Use only Kyocera K500 original batteries, charges and other related accessories. - User Information regarding FCC label requirements.

  • Page 8: Unpacking

    2. Unpacking 1. Handset K500 Cellular Phone 2. Battery and Travel Charger Battery...

  • Page 9: Phone Layout And Key Description

    ! Caution For your safety, before you using the travel adaptor, please check the local area’s standard voltage. These vary by country. 3. User Manual (User Manual picture will be same as artwork file providing from Brightstar) User Manual 3. Phone Layout and Key Description Function Keys Description Left Soft Key...
  • Page 10 Makes or answers a call. In idle mode, launches the Call Logs menu. Ends a call. Press and hold to switch off the phone. In the menu, returns to idle mode or cancels an input. Navigation Keys [Basic Function] Moves the cursor up between selections [Idle Mode] Increase the ring tone volume [Camera Mode]...

  • Page 11: Lcd Icon Description

    [Camera Mode] Adjust the Exposure Level Alphanumeric Keys [Press] Enter number and string [Press and Hold] : Press and Hold '+' (international call) On and Off silent mode : On and Off keypad lock mode 4. LCD Icon Description Fixed Icon Area Network Status Area User Setting Screen Area Date &...
  • Page 12 You received an email message You received a fax You received a voice message You received a text message You have received a MMS message The MMS client is busy The phone’s microphone is in mute mode Alert type is set to Ring Alert type is set to Silent Alert type is set to Vibrate Alert type is set to Vibrate and Ring...

  • Page 13: Inserting The Battery

    5. Inserting the Battery a. Align the battery from the top, with the copper connectors facing each other. b. Gently push the bottom of the battery into place. Removing the battery a. Switch off your phone. b. Slide the back cover down. c.
  • Page 14 Charging the battery a. Connect the travel charger to the jack on the side of the phone. b. Connect the travel charger to the power outlet. c. The battery can also be charged by connecting the USB cable to your personal computer. ! Note The battery power indicator on screen appears scrolling while the phone is charging.

  • Page 15: Inserting The Sim Card

    6. Inserting the SIM Card The SIM card contains a computer chip that stores your personal information, phonebook/message memory and other services provided by your service provider. Some menu options may not be activated depending on the SIM card supplied. Please contact your network service provider regarding availability of services and any associated costs.

  • Page 16: Basic Functions

    BASIC FUNCTIONS - Power On/Off - Call Functions - Multimedia Functions - Text Input Mode - Using the phonebook...
  • Page 17 7. Power On/Off Prior to switching on your phone, ensure the battery is in place. 1. To switch ON the phone, press and hold the [END] key for at least 2 seconds. 2. To switch OFF your phone, press and hold the [END] key again for at least 2 seconds. ! Note: Some SIM cards may be PIN protected.
  • Page 18 8. Call Function Making a Call 1. Enter the area code and phone number while in standby mode 2. Press the Send key. A connect tone can be activated setting the Connect tone to ON in the Extra Tone menu Making International Calls 1.
  • Page 19 The phone stores the last 30 numbers dialed. To recall any of these numbers: 1. Press the Send key to display the list of recently dialed numbers. 2. Press the navigation keys up or down to scroll through the list. Highlight the desired number. 3.
  • Page 20 9. Multimedia Function Camera Taking a Photo 1. Select Camera from the Multimedia menu or press right side of Navy Key in idle mode. 2. Press the right soft key button to take the picture. 3. The picture is saved under Multimedia and can be viewed in the Album ! Note: For more detailed information on this and other camera functions, refer to =>...
  • Page 21 10. Text Input Mode This function enables the user to write and edit text for various phones functions. • Write and edit a SMS/MMS message • Enter a Name in the Contact List • Use the Search mode • Add a name to photos stored in the phone •...
  • Page 22 Go back to the idle screen Insert a blank space or the number “0” insert symbols (.,-?!'@:#$/_1) Select characters from the alphanumeric keys from 2 to 9. Select symbols Switch between input methods.
  • Page 23 11. Using the phonebook Store names and numbers in your contacts list and later retrieve to make a call. Information can be stored in both the SIM card and phone. The information found in both is collectively called the phonebook. Storing a phone number directly to the Phonebook 1.

  • Page 24: Menu Functions

    MENU FUNCTIONS - Menu Tree - Phone Book - Message Center - Call History - Settings - Multimedia - Fun & Games - User Profiles - Organizer - Services...
  • Page 25 Caller Ring tone • To New Entry 12. Menu Tree • To Selected Entry • To Caller Group Phone Book Quick Search • Send SMS Caller Video • Send MMS • To New Entry • View • To Selected Entry •...
  • Page 26 Call History Missed Calls Settings • Delete • Save to Phone book Phone Setup • Dial • Time and Date • Edit • Language • Preferred Input Methods • Display Characteristic Received Calls • Delete • Greeting Text • Save to Phone book •...
  • Page 27 Multimedia Camera • Album • Camera Settings • Image Settings • White Balance • Scene Mode • Effect Settings • Add Frame • Restore Default Image Viewer • View • Browse Style • Forward • Rename • Delete • Delete All Files •...
  • Page 28 Sound Recorder Calendar • Record • View Tasks • Play • Jump to Date • Append • Rename To Do List • Delete • View • Delete All • Add • Settings • Edit Task • Forward • Delete Task •...
  • Page 29 • Bookmarks • Recent Pages • Enter Address • Settings Data Account • GSM Data • GPRS...
  • Page 30 13. Phone Book The Phonebook menu allows you to search and save new contacts, send messages direct from the phonebook, make changes and send contact information to others. To access the phonebook, select Phonebook from the Main menu. Quick Search Select Quick Search to view the complete Contact list.
  • Page 31 Copy All When Copy All is selected, all phone numbers are copied from the current storage medium to the other. Use this function to back up phonebook data from SIM to phone and vice versa. Delete Delete all phonebook data in the SIM card or Phone. Caller Group Categorize contacts into groups.
  • Page 32 Caller Ring Tone Assign a special ring tone to a contact, number or caller group. Caller Video Assign a video to a contact, number or caller group.
  • Page 33 14. Message Center Use messaging to send, receive, and edit text and picture messages. The K500 supports various messaging types including Short Messaging Service (SMS), Multimedia Message (MMS) and Broadcast messages. Please note, availability is dependent on your service provider. Contact your service provider for more details.
  • Page 34 ! Note: If you receive a call while writing a message, the message is automatically saved until the call is complete. The phone returns to the original text messaging screen after the call. Complete the message as you normally would. Inbox Check received messages.
  • Page 35 Template [Text Message] Use stored message templates to send quick text messages or as part of a new message. Store up to 10 frequently used messages, up to 40 characters within each template. 1. Select Template from the Messages Menu 2.
  • Page 36 Set your preferred Bearer for SMS. Bearer options include: GPRS, GSM, or GSM only. [Multimedia Message] Set the default values for several multimedia messaging options. Set MMS related parameters for sending and retrieving the MMS messages. Compose Set parameters when composing MMS messages. Creation Mode: Select the creation mode.
  • Page 37 Voice Mail Server When receiving a new voice message, an indicator icon displays on screen. Press and hold the voice mail speed dial if the number has been stored to a speed dial number, or input the voice message center number directly. Voice mail is dependent on your service provider.
  • Page 38 15. Call History View a listing of all recent calls and separate lists for dialed, received and missed calls. Check the call timers for voice and data. Missed Calls Displays the recent numbers for missed calls. Delete: Delete the record. Save to Phone Book: Save the number to the phonebook.
  • Page 39 Total Cost : Allows you to check the cost of all calls Reset Cost : Allows you to reset the call cost Max Cost : Enter PIN2 and input a limitation of the MAX Cost Price Per Unit : Enter PIN2 and input a limitation of the price per unit ! Note: Not all SIM cards support this feature.
  • Page 40 16. Settings Customize various phone settings. Select or change: Phone options, Call Setup, Network Setup, Security features and Factory Resets. Phone Setup Personalize your phone, setting the date, time, language and other phone options. Time and Date Set the time and date for your phone. Set Home City: Choose a time zone by selecting the closet city to your hometown from the 57 cities listed.
  • Page 41 ! Note: You can not make or receive calls when the phone is in Flight Mode. Misc. Setting Set the LCD Backlight and Contrast of the phone. Call Setup Use this function to set call network services. Before using call services, check for service availability from your network service provider.
  • Page 42 Cancel All Cancel all Call Barring settings. You will be able to make and receive calls normally. Change Barring PW Set and change the call barring password initially obtained from your service provider. You must enter the current password before you can specify a new one. Line Switching Some SIM cards support having two phone lines.
  • Page 43 Phone Lock Lock a specific menu item or the phone for privacy. The default password is “0000”. Auto Keypad Lock Prevent accidental key presses. Use this feature to protect the keypad. Fixed Dial FDN (Fixed Dialing Numbers) if supported by your SIM card, allows you to restrict outgoing calls to a limited set of phone numbers.
  • Page 44 17. Multimedia The Multimedia menu provides you several multimedia functions. Camera Use the built in camera to take photos and record video clips of people and events. You can store saved photo and video files directly to your Photo Album. ! Note: Before using the Camera •...
  • Page 45 Use the keys as follows to control camera operations. Description Digital Zoom-up Digital Zoon-down EV level down EV level up Effect Setting White Balance Delay Timer Cont Shot Scene Mode...
  • Page 46 Image Quality Image Size Back to idle mode Capture Camera Options From the camera mode, press the left soft key, to access camera Options. Select from the following options: Image viewer: View the listing of saved photos Camera Setting Shutter Sound: Select a shutter sound effect. Turn the shutter sound ON or OFF. EV: (-4/-3/-2/-1/0/+1/+2/+3/+4): Set the EV (Exposure Value).
  • Page 47 Restore Default: Restore default camera settings ! Note: Except for Restore default settings, all of the above mentioned functions are available in the camera’s preview mode by utilizing the shortcut keys. Image Viewer View saved by selecting Image Viewer from the Multimedia menu. Photos will display as thumbnails, including the image and size.
  • Page 48 Restore Default: Restore default video camera settings ! Note Except for Restore default settings, all of the above mentioned functions are available in the camera’s preview mode by utilizing the shortcut keys. Video Player View recorded video files by selecting Video Player from the Multimedia menu. Video files are displayed as thumbnails including the video name and file size.
  • Page 49 Insert the 'D' note Insert the 'E' note Insert the 'F' note Insert the 'G' note Insert the 'A' note Insert the 'B' note Insert Vibration – The phone will vibrate at the point it is inserted. Insert Rest – Include a pause in the composition. + Change the note value, increasing/decreasing the beat of the note.
  • Page 50 Total Memory Status Graphic Drive Selection List To view and organize files, press the left soft key in the File Manager menu for available Options. Open: Open the drive to see the folder or files in the drive Create Folder: Create a folder in the drive Format: Format the drive ! Note: Data is lost and cannot be recovered when formatting the drive.
  • Page 51 Sound File To User Profile: Save the sound file as an available ring tone. To MMS: Write an MMS message with the selected sound file. Image or Photo File To Wall paper: Set the image as wallpaper To Sub Wall paper: Set the image as wall paper on the sub display To Screen Saver: Set the image as a screen saver To Power on Display: Set the image as a display during Power on.
  • Page 52 Games For your enjoyment, your phone comes preloaded with three games. When you access the Games menu from the Fun and Games Menu, the list of default games appears.
  • Page 53 19. User Profiles Customize alerts and sound settings to match common environments or situation. Each profile contains editable settings for ring tones, tone volume; vibrate function, message tone alert and other phone features. The Predefined User Profiles include: General Meeting Outdoor Indoor Headset...

  • Page 54: Organizer

    Ring Type Set the ring tone to play as selected: Single: Plays the ring tones only once. Repeat: Plays the ring tone repeatedly. Ascending: Plays the ring tone starting at a low volume and increasing in volume until reaching the selected volume level. Extra Tone Turn the following alerts On or OFF: Warning...
  • Page 55 1. Choose the date you want to view by using the navigation keys to move through the calendar. 2. Press the left soft key to view the calendar Options. View Tasks View the task list and add a task for the selected date. From the Task List, there are five options available: View: View the details of the selected task.
  • Page 56 World Clock Find the local time for any region in the world. Use the navigation keys to switch between cities. Calculator Perform simple calculations using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Unit Converter Convert one unit of measurement to another. Choose from the following categories: length weight, volume, surface and temperature.
  • Page 57 Lap Timing Use the Lap Timing function to measure individual lap records. 1. Press the right soft key, Lap, to measure the first lap, press again each successive lap. 2. Press left soft key, Stop, when complete. Resume recording by pressing the left soft key again. You can record up to 20 measurements per record.

  • Page 58: Services

    21. Services Enjoy browsing compatible Internet sites on your phone. The Internet menu allows you to access WAP services and set up the Data account. ! Note: If your SIM card supports additional services, the GSM Access menu displays. For more information contact your network service provider.
  • Page 59 TROUBLE SHOOTING This chapter lists some of the more common problems you may encounter while using your phone. Some problems require assistance from your dealer or service provider, but most can be easily corrected by diagnosing the problem and attempting the solutions as detailed below. 1.
  • Page 60 Check to see if you have barred incoming calls. 10. SMS messages are not sent. Check the Message Centre option in Message Setup menu. 11. Audible key tones are muted and all audible alerts are changed to vibrator alert. Check to see if your phone has the Silent Mode function on. 12.

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