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Entering Text

You can enter alphanumeric characters by
using the phone's dialpad. For example,
storing names in the Address Book, writing a
message, or scheduling events in the calendar
all require text to be entered.
Changing the Text Input Mode
You can change the text input mode by
touching the Text Input Mode toggle button
on the touch screen.
The following text input modes are available
on the phone:

ABC Mode

This mode allows you to enter letters by
touching the key labeled with the required
letter once, twice, three, or four times until
the letter is displayed.
123 Mode (Numbers Mode)
Type numbers touching the key once per
number. To change to 123 mode in a text entry
field, touch .
General Functions
Using the Symbol Mode
The Symbol Mode enables you to enter
various symbols or special characters. To
enter a symbol, touch
desired symbol.
Using the T9 Mode
The T9 predictive text input mode allows you
to enter words easily with a minimum number
of key presses. As you touch each key, the
phone begins to display the characters that
it thinks you are typing based on a built-in
dictionary. As new letters are added, the word
changes to reflect the most likely candidate
from the dictionary.
1. When you are in the T9 predictive text input
mode, begin entering a word by pressing
the keys to
Press one key per letter.
The word changes as letters are typed
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- ignore what is displayed on the screen
until the word is typed completely.
If the word is still incorrect after typing
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completely, press
menu to see the options. Then select the
word you want by touch.
. Then select the
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on the pop up
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