Changing modes
Sometimes you need to change modes. For example, to enter numbers in an email
address while in 
mode, you must change
to 
mode, enter the numbers, and then
change back to 
mode to complete the address.
To change text entry modes:
•Press and hold 
until the icon for the mode you want appears.
Capitalization settings
You can change capitalization at any time while entering text. Press (but do not hold) 
to choose normal (Abc), upper (ABC), or lower (abc) case while in Normal Alpha mode.
Quick reference to text entry
This table gives general instructions for entering letters, numbers, and symbols.
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Enter a letter | Use | mode and press a key until you see the letter | |||
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Enter a number | Use | mode and press a key once to enter its number. | |||
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Erase a character | Press | . |
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Change text entry modes | Press and hold | . |
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Capitalize any letter | In | mode, press | . Choose | . | |
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14 | Entering Text, Numbers, and Symbols |
