Motorola V550 User Manual page 54

The message centre lets you compose text messages.
Selecting a Text Entry Mode
Multiple text entry modes make it easy for you to enter names,
numbers, and messages. The mode you select remains active until
you select another mode.
Press # in any text entry screen to select one of the following
entry modes:
Primary
Numeric
Symbol
Secondary
Alternatively, you can select a text entry mode in any text entry
screen by pressing M >
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The primary text entry mode (see below to set).
Enter numbers only (see page 62).
Enter symbols only (see page 62).
The secondary text entry mode (see below to
set).
Entry Mode
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