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Entering Text
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NTERING
T
EXT
You can enter letters, numbers, and symbols in
contacts, text messages, and your banner with
either the QWERTY keypad (flip open) or the
number keypad (flip closed). Read the
appropriate section for details.
QWERTY keypad
Understanding screen
When the flip is open, enter text with the
QWERTY keypad. The current entry mode
(and capitalization setting, when applicable)
are indicated by icons.
Note:
Rapid Entry mode is not available with the
QWERTY keypad.
Text entry modes
There are five text entry modes:
Note:
The mode you start in depends on the task
you are doing. For example, when entering a
phone number, you’re in number mode. When
entering a name for a contact, you’re in normal
text mode. See “Changing modes” on page 21.
Entering numbers and symbols
• To enter a number while in
mode, press
the appropriate key once.
• To enter a letter while in
mode, press
once, then press the appropriate key.
• To change from and to
mode, press
twice.
Entering text
• To enter text while in
mode, press the
appropriate key once.
• To enter a number and symbols while in
mode, press
once, then press the
appropriate key.
• To change from and to
mode, press the
twice.
text entry
fields
text entry mode
capitalization setting
characters
remaining
Case change
Add Symbol
Normal alpha
Add Smiley
Numbers and symbols
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