Changing The Text Input Mode - LG U8500 User Manual

123 mode (Number mode)
Type numbers using one keystroke per number. To
change to 123 mode in a text entry field, press
and hold the key until 123 mode is
displayed.

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 changes to reflect the most likely
candidate from the dictionary.
key cycles between ,
1. When you are in the T9 predictive text input
mode, start entering a word by pressing keys
to . 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
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
down the key to erase entire words.
key once or more to
to type Good.
key. Press and hold
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