Entering symbols
While entering text, you can enter symbols by
pressing 
until you see the symbol you want. Using this method, you have access to the following symbols:
. & @ , 1 ‘ : ?
To access the full set of symbols:
1.Select 
.
2.Select 
Symbols and press 
.
3.Press 
up or down to view the list of symbols.
4.Press the number key corresponding to the symbol you want.
Switching default text entry modes
You can change the default text entry mode when creating a text message. This setting applies only to the message body screen, not the “To” screen.
1.Select Menu → Messages → Msg Settings → Default Text.
2.Select Normal Alpha or Rapid Mode.
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, you can either:
•Press and hold 
until the icon for the mode you want appears.
•Highlight 
, press 
and scroll through the options.
Capitalization settings
Three capitalization settings are available in 
and 
modes:
Capitalize next letter
Lower case next letter
Capitalize first letter of every word (in a contact) or sentence (in a text message)
If no icon appears, all letters will be in lower case.
To change capitalization settings:
•Press 
until the icon for the setting you want appears.
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