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Alpha Mode
To enter characters by tapping the keypad, select the
Alpha
mode. Press the
corresponding key repeatedly until the desired character appears.
Use the
key to switch between uppercase, lowercase, and mixed case.
To enter text using Alpha:
1.
From a text entry screen, press the right softkey
for
Options
,
select
Text Mode
, and then select
Alpha
.
2.
Use your keypad to enter the contact's name. Characters scroll in the
following order:
After a character is entered, the cursor automatically advances to the next space
after two seconds or when you enter a character on a different key.
Note
: When the Dual Language text option is enabled, accented characters are also
displayed.
Numbers, Symbols, Emoticons and Preset Messages
See "To change the character input mode:" on page 21 to enter the following types
of input.
To enter symbols:
•
Select the
Symbols
mode. To enter a symbol, press the corresponding
number key indicated on the display. Use the navigation keys to scroll up or
down to see additional symbols.
To enter numbers:
•
Select the
Number
mode and press the appropriate key.
. , @ 1 ? ! * # /
P Q R S p q r s 7
A B C a b c 2
T U V t u v 8
D E F d e f 3
W X Y Z w x y z 9
G H I g h i 4
0
J K L j k l 5
Space
M N O m n o 6
Change case