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Chapter 2. Basic operation
You can enter text, numbers and symbols by using the keypad. The
phone supports four input modes for entering text, numbers and
symbols: Multipress, XT9, Numeric and symbols. Multipress and XT9
modes are used for entering text, Numeric mode is used for entering
numbers, and Symbols mode is used for entering symbols like “@”, “/”,
“$” and punctuation marks.
When you select a field that requires text or numbers, the phone
automatically selects the appropriate input mode. The status indicator on
the top right side of the display screen shows the input mode that you
are currently using.
CHANGE BETWEEN UPPERCASE, LOWERCASE, AND CAPS LOCK
Press the
[
*
]
to change between uppercase, lowercase, and caps
lock within a text input mode.
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TIP
In both Multipress and XT9 modes, the first letter of a sentence is
automatically capitalized.
CHANGE THE MULTIPRESS TIMEOUT
The Multipress timeout setting controls the amount of time you have to
press a single key to get to the next letter on that key. If the time expires,
the phone moves the cursor to the next letter in a word or sentence.
1
On the home screen, press
Start
>
All Programs
>
More
>
Settings
.
2
Press
More
>
Accessibility
.
3
In Multipress timeout, select the length of the pause between key
presses using
[
L
/
R
]
.
ENTERING TEXT AND NUMBERS
