Useful Information
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Character entry
The dial keys are used to enter characters and numbers. Each dial key has multiple
characters assigned to it. When in
K
,
M
,
N
,
O
, or
P
character entry modes, you
can select which character is entered by pressing a dial key repeatedly.
O
and
P
are not available when writing SMS messages.
– Use the joystick to move the cursor.
– Press dial keys to enter characters and numbers.When you press
{
1
}
, a list of symbols is
displayed. Select the desired symbol then press
#
to insert the selected symbol, or press
U
to insert additional symbols.
– Press
{
C/
T
}
to erase the character or number highlighted by the cursor. Press and hold
{
C/
T
}
to erase all characters or numbers.
– Press
{*}
to switch between uppercase and lowercase.
– To enter another character located on the same dial key, push the joystick right to move the
cursor to the next space, then press the appropriate dial key. (This is not necessary when
entering text in LetterWise mode.)
Character entry modes
Several character entry modes can be used when entering text. The characters that can be
entered depend on the entry mode.
LetterWise
LetterWise is a simplified text entry system which suggests the most likely letter to follow the
previously entered letter. Each time you press a dial key, the letter most likely to be used is
displayed. If the suggested character is incorrect, press
{
#
}
repeatedly to display the desired
character. You can change the language which LetterWise uses to base its suggestions on
(page 35).
Characters available in each character entry mode
When the unit displays the character entry screen:
Press right soft key repeatedly to select a character entry mode.
Note:
L
For character entry when writing SMS messages, see page 63.
K
Alphabet character table
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