Changing The Text Input Mode - Keypad; Using T9 Mode - Samsung SUNBURST SGH-A697 Series User Manual

Changing the Text Input Mode - Keypad

There are three main keypad layout keys that will change the on-
screen keys within the QWERTY keypad.
The available Text Input modes are: T9, 123Sym, and Abc. Refer
to the Text Input mode in the upper right hand corner to identify
which mode you are currently in.
T9: activates the T9 mode in either abc (all lower
case) or
lowercase until the Shift key is touched [activated]).
This is achieved by repeatedly pressing the button to
toggle the current state. The small circle above T9 will
turn green
Symbol-Numeric: activates the number and symbol
keys.
Emoticons: activates the emoticon keys.
Abc: activates the default alphabet keys.
This function works in conjunction with the T9
feature.
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(where the keys default to
when in T9 mode.
Touch an on-screen Text Input mode button.
1.
Touch a corresponding key to enter the associated
2.
character within the text field.
3. Touch either or
The 1/2 notation signifies page 1 out of 2. This is only
available within
Touch to complete the message and return to the
4.
previous screen.

Using T9 Mode

Rotate your phone counterclockwise to a Landscape
1.
orientation.
Note: The T9 option is available only when Abc mode has been selected.
to cycle through additional keys.
and options.