Changing the Text Entry Mode
Text messages can be made up of alphabetical characters, numbers, and symbols.
You can use the following text entry modes to simplify text entry:
T9 Word — Press each key only once to enter the letter of the word that you're
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spelling. T9 WORD mode capitalization options (set by pressing the
– T9 Word — Enter initial capital letters
– T9 WORD — Enter all upper case letters
– T9 word — Enter all lower case letters
Abc — Enter letters, numbers, and symbols by repeatedly pressing each key until
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the desired character appears in the display. ABC mode capitalization options (set
by pressing the
– Abc — Enter initial capital letters
– ABC — Enter all upper case letters
– abc — Enter all lower case letters
123 — Enter numbers by pressing the corresponding key on the keypad.
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Symbols — Enter symbols into your message by pressing the number above the
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symbol in the Symbols pop-up window.
The current text entry mode (T9 Word, Abc, ABC, 123, or Symbols) is indicated in
the lower part of a text entry screen. To change the text entry mode, do one of the
following:
Keypad shortcut
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While composing a text message, repeatedly press and hold the
until the desired text entry mode appears in the lower left corner of the
display.
Menu method
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While composing a text message, press the Left soft key (
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following options appear in the display:
• T9Word
• Abc
• ABC
• 123
• Symbols
Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight the desired text entry
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mode, then press
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