LG Electronics U8500 manual General functions, Entering text, Signal strength, T9 mode, ABC mode

General functions

Note

G e	] To reject an incoming call, press the	key
n e	or the right soft key twice.
ra l f
	] If you set “Answer mode” as “Open flip” (Menu
u n c	7.5.8), you can answer the call simply by
t i o	opening the flip.
n s	2. End the call by closing the handset or pressing the

key.

Entering text

You can enter alphanumeric characters using the keypad.

For example, storing names in the Contacts, writing a message, creating a personal greeting or scheduling events in the calendar all require entering text. Following text input methods are available in the handset.

Note

]You can answer a call while using the Contacts or other menu features.

Signal strength

If you are inside a building, being near a window may give you better reception. You can see the strength of your signal by the signal indicator see the strength

() on your handset's display screen.

T9 mode

This mode lets you enter words with only one keystroke per letter. Each key on the keypad has more than one letter. The T9 mode automatically compares your keystrokes with an internal dictionary to determine the correct word, thus requiring far fewer keystrokes than the traditional ABC mode. This is sometimes known as predictive text.

ABC mode

This mode lets you enter letters by pressing the key labeled with the required letter once, twice, three times or more until the letter is displayed.

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