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To add a word to the T9 dictionary

If the word that you have entered is not found in the dictionary, you can add it to the dictionary.

1.While in T9 mode, type a letter and then tap on right side of the word candidate list.

2.Type the word you want to add and then tap ADD.

Tap to add the word.

To customize Touch Input settings

1.Tap the Input Selector arrow, then tap Touch Input Settings.

2.On the Touch Input Settings screen, select or clear the following options according to your preferences:

Spell Correction. Lets you correct typographical errors by selecting from a list of possible words that reflect the characters of the keys you have tapped as well as characters of nearby keys.

Word Completion in T9 mode. Lets you select from a list of possible words based on the keys that you have tapped and on the words available in the dictionary.

Word Completion in ABC mode. Lets you select from a list of possible combinations based on the characters that appear on the keys that you tapped.

Auto-Substitution. Automatically inserts an apostrophe when you type common contracted words (for example, “dont” automatically becomes “don’t”).

3.Tap Done.

4.6  Using Numeric and Symbol Mode

Switch to Numeric and Symbol mode to let you easily enter numbers and common symbols such as parentheses, braces, currency signs, punctuation marks, special characters, and more. Numeric and Symbol mode is available when using the Full QWERTY, Compact QWERTY, and Phone Keypad.

Compact QWERTY and Phone Keypad

Tap a number or symbol to

 

insert it into your text.

 

Tap to go to the previous or

 

next page of symbols.

 

See “To lock the keyboard in

 

Numeric and Symbol mode.”

 

Tap to switch to the numeric

 

keyboard.

 

Tap to switch back to the

 

letter keyboard layout.

Full QWERTY

To switch to Numeric and Symbol mode

1.While using Full QWERTY, Compact QWERTY, or Phone Keypad, tap / .

2.Locate the number or symbol, then tap it to insert it into your text.

To lock the keyboard in Numeric and Symbol mode

You can lock the keyboard in Numeric and Symbol mode so you can continuously enter symbols and numbers.

1.Tap the Input Selector arrow and then tap Other Input Methods > Options.

2.In the Input Method tab, select a Touch input method in the Input method list, then tap Options.

3.Clear the Turn on one-touch symbol entry check box.

Tip In Compact QWERTY and Phone Keypad, tap / to toggle between locking the keyboard in Numeric and Symbol mode and switching back to the letter keyboard layout after tapping a symbol or number.

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HTC DIAM400 Using Numeric and Symbol Mode, To add a word to the T9 dictionary, To customize Touch Input settings