Changing The Text Entry Mode - Samsung SGH-x496 Series User Manual

Changing the Text Entry Mode

You can use the keys on your phone to enter text
composed of alphabetical characters, symbols, and
numbers. This is made possible by changing sets of
characters the keys enter or the method of entry. Each
character set or entry method (symbol, number, etc.) is
called a text entry mode. Your phone provides the
following four text entry modes:
•
ABC — Alphabetical text entry mode. Press each key
repeatedly until the desired letter appears in the display.
•
T9 — Predictive text mode. Press each key only once to enter
each letter of the word that you're spelling.
•
Symbolic — Symbol entry mode. Enter symbols into your
message by pressing the corresponding number that appears
above each symbol in the display.
•
Number — Number entry mode. Enter numbers by pressing
the corresponding key on the keypad.
Your current mode of text entry (ABC, T9, or 123) is
indicated in the lower right part of the display when
composing a text message.
Change Text Entry Modes
1. While composing a text message, press the Right soft
key ( ). The following options appear in the display:
ABC Mode
T9 Mode
Symbolic
Number
Add Word
Language Select
ABC Mode is highlighted.
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