LG U8290 User Manual page 152

Entering Text
You can enter alphanumeric characters using the
keypad.
For example, storing names in the Contacts, writing a
message, creating a personal greeting or scheduling
events in the calendar all require entering text.
Following text input methods are available in the
handset.
Changing the Text Input Mode
1. When you are in a field that allows characters to be
entered, you will notice the text input mode indicator
in the upper right corner of the display.
2. Short pressing the
, and . A long press changes mode to
.
Using the T9 Mode
The T9 predictive text input mode allows you to enter
words easily with a minimum number of key presses.
As you press each key, the handset begins to display
the characters that it thinks you are typing based on a
built-in dictionary. As new letters are added, the word
key cycles between ,
changes to reflect the most likely candidate from the
dictionary.
1. When you are in the T9 predictive text input mode,
start entering a word by pressing keys
. Press one key per letter.
]
The word changes as letters are typed - ignore
what's on the screen until the word is typed
completely.
]
If the word is still incorrect after typing completely,
press the key once or more to cycle through
the other word options.
Example
Press
Press the key to get Home
]
If the desired word is missing from the word choices
list, add it by using the ABC mode.
2. Enter the whole word before editing or deleting any
keystrokes.
3. Complete each word with a space by pressing
the key.
To delete letters, press the
Display information
to
to type Good
key.
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