T-Mobile G1 User Guide R1.0 14 September 8, 2008
SHIFT key
There are two SHIFT keys on your phone; one on the far left and the other on the far right of the
lower row of keys. Press the SHIFT key while typing a letter to type the letter's capital. On number
or symbol keys, pressing the SHIFT key causes the special character to appear.
• Lock the SHIFT key to type a series of characters by pressing SHIFT twice. The cursor shape
changes while the key is locked: .
• Unlock the SHIFT key by pressing it once again.
@ key
When you type an email address, the “at” symbol (@) separates the username from the domain; for
example, username@domain.com. Use the @ key (located in the bottom row of keys, just to the left
of the SPACEBAR) to insert the @ symbol in an email address.
Typing and text navigation tips
Insert special character ALT + SPACEBAR opens special character selector
Delete character to left DEL
Delete entire line ALT + DEL
Persi sten t CAPS Press SHIFT twice; press SHIFT again to escape
Jump cursor to beginning/end of line ALT + roll TRACKBALL left/right
Create tab character ALT + q
Highlight text Press & hold SHIFT while rolling the TRACKBALL
Deselect highlighted text Roll TRACKBALL
Cut text Highlight text, press MENU + x, or
Highlight text, press & hold TRACKBALL, select Cut
Copy text in text field to clipboard Highlight text, press MENU + c, or
Highlight text, press & hold TRACKBALL, select Copy
Paste text copied to clipboard MENU + v, or
Press & hold TRACKBALL, select Paste
Select all text in field MENU + a, or
Highlight text, press & hold TRACKBALL, select Select all