Entering Text; Choosing A Text Mode - Motorola T280 Manual

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Entering Text

Various text entry methods make it easy for you to enter names,
numbers, email addresses, and text messages on your phone.
You can enter all characters (letters, numbers, and symbols)
using the standard tap method. Other text modes let you easily
enter numbers and symbols, or insert text already stored on your
phone. Finally, a predictive text mode lets you enter text
messages with a minimum of keypresses.

Choosing a Text Mode

To activate a text mode, press
and select the text mode from the
Let the phone predict each word as you enter it,
then choose the word from a list (see "Predictive
Text Entry with iTAP™ Software" on page 60).
Enter characters one at a time by pressing the
key for the letter, number, or symbol (see "Tap
Method" on page 56). This is the standard mode
for entering text on your phone.
Enter only the number that appears on each key.
Enter symbols only (see "Symbol Mode" on
page 59).
Browse through your phonebook and recent
calls lists to select a name or number to enter.
Note: The text mode you select remains active until you change
it by selecting another mode.
M
from any text entry screen
menu:
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