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Choosing a text entry method
While writing a message, entering contact details, appointments etc, you will need to select an
appropriate text entry method. The default text entry method is multitap.
TAP (multitap)
Use the keypad to enter letters, numbers, symbols,
and other characters with the TAP method. Press
any number key repeatedly to cycle through
available characters.
If you do not press a key for 2 seconds, the
character in the block cursor is accepted and the
cursor moves to the next position. Scroll left or
right to move the cursor to the left or right in a text
message.
The first character of each sentence is capitalised
unless you manually change it by scrolling down
while the letter is highlighted in the block cursor.
Entry Method
Description
TAP (multitap)
You press each key as many times as needed to display the
character you want to enter (eg for C press
Numeric
Enter only the number that appears on each key.
Symbol
Enter symbols only.
iTAP (predictive text)
Let the handset predict each word as you enter it, then choose the
word from the list.
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User guide
iTAP (multitap)
iTAP is a predictive text entry method that lets you
enter a word using one key press per letter.
Alternative word combinations are shown next to
your keypad letter and new words at the bottom
of the screen. To select the word combination scroll
up, to select another word scroll left and press
.
These word choices update with each key.
3 times).
Text entry shortcuts
Use the chart below as a guide for entering numbers, letters, symbols, spaces and other characters.
Key
Function
Moves the cursor left or right, up or down.
When editing, switches between TAP (multitap)
symbol
, and iTAP (predictive text)
Switches between upper case
,
Inserts a space.
Inserts a new line.
(3 sec)
DELETE
Deletes one character to the left.
DELETE
Deletes the entire text.
(3 Sec)
To insert contact details, quick note, picture, sound, copy, cut and
paste text, and many more
, numeric
,
.
, caps lock
and lower case
User guide
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