LG LG-B471, User Manual

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General Functions 22
Signal Strength
If you are inside a building, being near a window may give you better
reception. You can see the strength of your signal by the signal indicator
on your phone’s display screen.
Entering Text
You can enter alphanumeric characters by using the phone’s keypad. For
example, storing names in the Contacts, writing a message, or scheduling
events in the calendar all require text to be entered.
Changing the Text Input Mode
Change the text input mode by pressing when in a text entry field.
You can check the current text input mode in the upper right corner of
the screen.
The following text input modes are available on the phone.
123 Mode (Numbers Mode)
Type numbers using one keystroke per number. To change to 123 mode
in a text entry field, press the
key until 123 mode is displayed in the
upper right corner.
Using the 123 (Numbers) Mode
The 123 Mode enables you to enter numbers in a text message
(a telephone number, for example) more quickly. Press the keys
corresponding to the required digits before manually switching back to
the appropriate text entry mode.
Symbol Mode
The Symbol Mode enables you to enter various symbols or special
characters. To enter a symbol, press the
key. Use the Navigation
Keys to highlight the desired symbol and press the OK Key .
ABC Mode
This mode allows you to enter letters by pressing the key labeled with the
required letter.