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2. Select a character input mode:
•
Alpha
to enter characters with the keypad (see page
32).
•
T9
to enter characters using predictive T9 Text Input
(see the next topic).
•
Symbols
to enter symbols (see page 33).
•
Number
to enter numbers (see page 33).
•
Quick Text
to enter prewritten phrases. This option
is available only for fields where Quick Text can be
entered.
•
Shortcut
to enter common Web text. This option is
available only for fields where Shortcut text can be
entered.
•
Text Options
to configure these options: Auto
Capital, Used Word Dic., Display Cand., Prediction Start,
Input Language, and Insert Space.
Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input
T9 Text Input lets you enter text in your phone by pressing keys just
once per letter. To select the
T9
mode when entering text, see
"Selecting a Character Input Mode" on page 30.
T9 Text Input analyzes the letters you enter using an intuitive word
database and creates a suitable word. (The word may change as you
type.) If the word you want does not display after you have entered all
the letters, press
to scroll through additional word selections. To
accept a word and insert a space, press
.If you make a mistake,
press
to erase a single character. Press and hold
to delete
an entire entry.
To enter text using T9:
1. From the text entry screen (for example, a new event in
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