Using Tap Method - Motorola A840 Start Here Manual

The following indicators identify Numeric or Symbol entry
method:
W = numeric method
Using Capitalization
Press 0 in any text entry screen to change text case.
The following indicators show capitalization status:
U= no capital letters
T= all capital letters

Using Tap Method

This is the standard method for entering text on your
phone.
Regular Tap method cycles through the letters and number
of the key you press. Tap Extended method also cycles
through additional symbols as shown in the "Character
Chart" on page 38.
1 a keypad key 1
2 keypad keys
3 OK (+)
36
Press
or more times
[ = symbol method
V= capitalize next
letter only
To
select a letter, number, or
symbol
enter remaining characters
Tip: Press S right to accept
a word completion, or * to
insert a space.
store the text