Input mode

T9 Text Input provides five modes for entering text, numbers, special characters, and punctuation.

T9En (T9) Mode

Type text using one keystroke per letter. The default is T9 mode.

ABC (Multi-tap) Mode

Use ABC mode to add words to the T9 database.

123 (Numbers) Mode

Type numbers using one keystroke per number.

To change to 123 mode in a text entry field, press Soft Key 2 until 123 mode is displayed.

SYMBOL Mode

Insert special characters and punctuation.

You may use any of the 33 special characters. When the cursor is located where you want the special character, switch to SYMBOL mode. Press Navigation

Key to cycle through and select from the following characters:

T9Help Mode

Display T9 Help Text.

Changing Letter Case

There are three options for selecting letter cases:

Initial Cap (T9En/Abc)

Only the first letter is capitalized.

Caps Lock (T9EN/ABC)

Press to change letter case to Caps Lock. All subsequent letters are capitalized.

Lowercase (T9en/abc)

Press again to change letter case to lowercase.

Examples Using T9 Text Input

Typing In T9 Mode

To type a new message, follow these steps:

1.Press: Soft Key 2 to change letter case to T9En mode.

2.Press: .

3.Press: to complete the word and add a space.

4.Press: .

5.Display: Call the office.

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