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Using the T9 Mode
When you are in the T9
predictive text input mode,
start entering a word by
pressing keys
to
.
Press one key per letter.
- If the word is still incorrect
after typing completely,
press the
key once or
more to cycle through the
other word options.
- If the desired word is
missing from the word
choices list, add it by using
the Abc mode.
Enter the whole word before
editing or deleting any
keystrokes.
- To delete letters, press
Clear
.
- Complete each word with
a space by pressing the
key.
Abc mode
This mode allows you to enter
letters by pressing the key
labeled with the required letter
1
2
once, twice, three or four times
until the letter is displayed.
123 mode
Type numbers using one
keystroke per number. You
can also add numbers while
remaining in letter modes
by pressing and holding the
desired key.
Inserting symbols
If you want to insert symbols,
press the * key, then you can
choose a symbol. Or you can
press
Options
and then choose
Insert symbol.
Changing the language
LG-A290 supports various
languages.
There are two ways to change
the writing language from the
writing screen. You can press
Options, go to Writing options,
choose Writing language and
then set the language you
want. Or, you can simply press
and hold the * key. The writing
