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5.14
5.14 Entering Text
Some features require you to enter information.
Entry Details
Name: John Smith
Highlighted
S
No.: 2125551212
Press
to
Option
Type: Work
$
scroll down to
Store To: Phone
other options.
Voice Name:
Speed #: 2
Category: General
Ringer ID: Continental
Done
Cancel
Press
Done
key to save
Press
key to exit without making
Cancel
changes.
changes.
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5.14.2
Primary
Second.
Tap, all capital letters
iTAP, no capital letters
iTAP, capitalise next letter
only
iTAP, all capital letters
Two other indicators identify
(Ã) or
(Ä)
Numeric
Symbol
entry modes.
5.14.2 Using Tap Mode
This is the standard mode for entering text on your phone.
Regular
mode cycles through the letters and number of
Tap
the key you press.
Tap Extended
also cycles through additional
symbols as shown in the chart on page 24.
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Entering Text
The message centre lets you compose and send text
messages.
For indicator
descriptions,
M
Press
to
450
Vh
Msg
see following
open sub-
section.
menu.
Press
Insert
Flashing
to insert a
cursor
quick note,
Send to
M
Insert
indicates
picture, or
insertion point.
sound.
Press
to enter the
Send to
recipient.
5.14.1 Choosing 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.
Using Tap Mode
Press
To
A keypad key one
select a letter, number, or symbol
1
or more times
keypad keys
enter remaining characters
2
S
Tip: Press
right to accept a
word completion, or
*
to insert
a space.
#
In a text entry screen, you can press
to switch entry
modes. If
or
is not available as the
or
Tap
Tap Extended
Primary
entry mode, see page 21.
Secondary
Choosing a Text Entry Mode
Press
#
in any text entry screen to select one of the
following entry modes:
The primary text entry mode (see the
Primary
following section).
Enter numbers only (see page 26).
Numeric
Enter symbols only (see page 26).
Symbol
The secondary text entry mode (see
Secondary
below to set).
Alternatively, you can select a text entry mode in any text
M
entry screen by pressing
>
Entry
Mode.
Setting Up a Text Entry Mode
Press
M
>
from any text entry screen. Select
Entry Setup
or
Setup, and choose:
Primary Setup
Secondary
Let the phone predict each word as
iTAP
you press keys (see page 24).
Tap
Enter letters and numbers by pressing
a key one or more times.
Using Tap Mode
When you enter text with
or
Extended, the soft key
Tap
Tap
functions change.
K
Block cursor
Press
to
449
Vh
Msg
indicates
delete character
T
highlighted
to left of
character.
insertion point.
After 2 seconds,
character is
accepted and
cursor moves to
Press
to
Cancel
Send to
M
Cancel
next position.
exit without
storing
changes.
Press
Send to
to enter the
recipient.
5.14.1
Enter letters, numbers, and symbols
Tap Extended
by pressing a key one or more times.
Hide the Secondary setting (only
None
available for Secondary Setup).
Using Capitalisation
0
Press
in any text entry screen to change text case. The
following indicators show capitalisation status:
= no capital letters
= capitalise next letter
only
= all capital letters
Text Entry Mode Indicators
When you select the
or
text entry mode, the
Primary
Secondary
following indicators identify the text entry setting:
Primary
Second.
Tap, no capital letters
Tap, capitalise next letter
only
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5.14.2
When you enter 3 or more characters in a row, your phone
may guess the rest of the word. For example, if you enter
prog
you might see:
Flashing
Press
S
right
Vh
Msg
433
cursor
to accept
This is a prog
ram
indicates
program, or
insertion point.
*
press
to
reject it and
enter a space
after prog.
M
Send to
Cancel
If you want a different word (such as progress), continue
pressing keypad keys to enter the remaining characters.
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