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Using the T9 Mode
The T9 predictive text input mode allows you to key
in any character using single keystrokes. This text
input is based on a built-in dictionary.
1. When you are in the T9 predictive text input mode,
start entering a word by pressing keys to
. Press each key only once for one letter.
Example: to enter HELLO in the T9 mode, press
, , , and .
The word you are typing appears in the display. It
may change with each key that you press.
2. Enter the whole word before editing or deleting
any keystrokes.
3. If the word is correct, start entering the next word.
Otherwise, press repeatedly to display
alternate word choices for the keys that you have
pressed.
Example: OF and ME both share the sequence
, . The phone displays the
most commonly used choice first.
4. Complete each word with a space by pressing
the key.
N o t e: To exit the text input mode without saving your
input, press . The phone returns to the
previous menu level.
To type words not found in the T9 mode, change the
text input mode to the traditional ABC mode.
You can move the cursor by using the and
keys. To delete letters, press . Press and hold
down to erase entire words.
There are three shift options:
• Lower Case (no shift indicator)
• Initial Capitals ( indicator)
• Caps Lock ( indicator)
Press one or more times to display the appro-
priate shift indicator and continue typing normally.
Save ENG
Shift indicator
Enter Name
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