Understanding Your Phone 16
Input mode
Input mode determines how you enter text, numbers, and
symbols. While at any text entry screen, press the Left soft key,
then choose the input mode from the pop-up menu using the
Navigation key. Optional input modes are
T9 Word
,
Abc
,
ABC
,
Symbols
, and
123
. (For more information, refer to “Text Entry
Modes” on page 48..)
Tip:
You can cycle between
T9 Word
,
Abc
, and
123
by repeatedly pressing
and holding the key until the phone beeps.
Lock Mode
When the phone is in Lock Mode, restrictions are placed on
phone use. You can receive calls and messages, but cannot place
outgoing calls (except for emergency numbers) until you unlock
the phone. Lock Mode also restricts access to menus and the
Volume key.
To enter Lock Mode:
ᮣ
In standby mode, press and hold until “
Entering lock
mode
” appears momentarily in the display, followed by “
–
Locked –
”.
To exit Lock Mode:
1. While in Lock mode, press the
Unlock
soft key. You are
prompted to enter the Lock Code.
2. Enter the lock code. “
– Locked –
” disappears from the
display.
Note:
The default lock code is the last four digits of your telephone number.
(For more information, refer to “Change Lock Code” on
page 124..)
Standby Mode
Standby mode is the state of the phone once it has found service
and is idle. The phone goes into standby mode:
•
After you power the phone on.
•
When you press after a call or from within a menu.
In standby mode, you will see the time, day, and date as well as
all phone status icons.
Place Calls in Standby Mode
1. In standby mode, enter a phone number, and press
to place a call.
2. Press to return to standby mode.
