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Getting to know your phone
T9™ Text Input
The T9™ Text Input method uses a built-in
dictionary to recognize the most commonly used
word for each sequence of key presses. This way,
you press each key only once, even if the letter you
want is not the first letter on the key.
To enter letters using T9 Text Input
1
Scroll to a function where text input is
possible, for example,
}
}
}
.
2
For example, if you want to write the word
“Jane”,
press , , , .
3
If the word shown is not the one you want,
press
or
repeatedly to view alternative
words. To accept a word and add a space, press
. To accept a word without adding a space,
press .
4
Continue writing your message. To enter a
period or other punctuation marks, press
and then
or
repeatedly. Accept and add
a space by pressing
.
To add words to the T9 Text Input
dictionary
1
While entering letters
}
}
2
Edit the word by using multitap input.
Navigate between the letters with
and
.
To delete a character, press
. To delete the
entire word, press and hold
.
3
When you have edited the word
}
. The
word is added to the T9 Text Input dictionary.
Next time you enter this word using T9 Text
Input, it will appear as one of the alternative
words.
To select another writing method
Before, or while entering letters, press and hold
to select another writing method.
Options when entering letters
}
to view options when entering letters.
Chinese input
This mobile phone has different input methods for
entering Chinese characters:
• Stroke input
• Pinyin input
You can use these methods, for example, to enter
Chinese names and Chinese short messages.
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Contents
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Contents
Getting to know your phone 4
Key functions, quick keys, entering letters and characters.
Personalizing your phone 22
Download settings or choose from the phone.
Use the Phonebook, voice control, call options.
Messaging 51
Multimedia messaging, chat and e-mail.
Camera 60
Use the camera.
Setting up WAP and e-mail 63
All you need to know about setting up WAP and e-mail.
Using WAP 71
WAP browser, bookmarks.
Transferring and exchanging information 74
Bluetooth
wireless technology, synchronization.
More features 79
Calendar, alarm clock, stopwatch, timer, games.
Security 87
SIM card lock, phone lock.
Troubleshooting 89
Why doesn’t the phone work the way I want?
Additional information 91
Safe and efficient use, warranty, declaration of conformity.
Icons 98
What do the icons mean?
Index 105
Sony Ericsson T618