Motorola I296 User Manual page 33

2 Select one of the following options:
entry method
Alpha Press a key several times for
different characters.
Word Enter words using a predictive
text entering system that lets
you enter a word with fewer
keypresses.
Symbols Enter symbols.
Numeric Enter numbers by pressing the
numbers on the keypad.
Text Selects the desired entry
Settings languages and Word Prediction
features.
Insert Selects a item to be inserted,
such a picture, an audio clip or a
voice recording.
Note: available only when using
MMS messaging.
Tip: When entering text, press and hold #
to change letter capitalization (Abc > ABC > abc).
word method
The Word text input method lets you enter
text into your phone by pressing keys just
once per letter.
The Word text input method combines the
groups of letters found on each phone key
with a fast-access dictionary of words, and
recognizes what you want to text as you type.
It first offers the most commonly-used word
for the key sequence you enter and lets you
access other choices with one or more
presses of the 0 key. You may also hold the
navigation key down to display a pop-up list of
choices.
enter a word using "word" method
character input
1 Select the Word character input method.
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