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. The characters that can be entered depend on the
character entry mode (page 41).
– Use the joystick to move the cursor.
– Press dial keys to enter characters and numbers.
– Press
^
to erase the character or number highlighted by the cursor. Press and
hold
^
to erase all characters or numbers.
– Press
{*}
to switch between uppercase and lowercase.
– When entering another character located on the same dial key, operation will differ
depending on the display language you select.
English
Push the joystick right to move the cursor to the next space, then press the
appropriate dial key.
Arabic/Persian
Push the joystick left to move the cursor to the next space, then press the
appropriate dial key.
Character entry modes
The available character entry modes are Alphabet (ABC), Numeric (0-9),
Arabic/Persian (
) and Extended (
G
). When in these entry modes except
Numeric, you can select which character is entered by pressing a dial key repeatedly.
When the unit displays the character entry screen:
/
(right soft key)
i
{V}
/
{^}
: Select a character entry mode.
i
M
Note:
L
When you select Arabic or Persian as the display language, numbers in the
character table are displayed in Arabic or Persian.
Alphabet character table (ABC)
Numeric entry table (0-9)
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