Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input - Samsung M520 Owner's Manual

Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input

T9 Text Input lets you enter text into your phone by allowing you to key in
any character using single keystrokes. (To select the T9 English mode
when entering text, see "Selecting a Character Input Mode" on page 45.)
T9 Text Input analyzes the letters you enter using an intuitive built-in word
database and creates a suitable word. (The word may change as you type.)
To enter a word using T9(English) Text Input:
1.
Select the T9(English) character input mode. (See "Selecting a
Character Input Mode" on page 45.)
Tip:
When entering text in this mode, press the * (Shift) key to change letter
capitalization ( T9Word
2.
Press the corresponding keys once per letter to enter a word. As an
example, press
you make a mistake, press
and hold
Tip: Text prediction begins providing a list of possible choices if both the Text
Options > Display Candidate feature is enabled and three or more
characters are entered.
Note: Since the T9 prediction listing starts at three letters, when working with
two letters, use the (0) key to begin cycling through possible two-letter
choices. If, as an example, you type the word
prediction might provide the word
can cycle through to the next possible word choice, which is
To accept a word and insert a space, press
46 Section 2A: Phone Basics
>
T9WORD
ABC
JKL
to delete an entire entry.)
>
T9word ) used on the current word.
to enter the word "Bill." (If
JKL
to erase a single character. Press
Go
(keys 4 and 6), T9
In
, but by pressing the (0) key you
Space
Go
.
.