Entering Text, Choosing a Text Mode

Entering Text

Multiple text entry methods make it easy for you to enter names, numbers, and messages on your phone.

Choosing a Text Mode

Press M from any text entry screen to select a text mode:

iTAP	Let the phone predict each word as you
	enter it. See page 48.
Tap Method	Enter letters, numbers, and symbols by
	pressing a key one or more times. See
	page 44.
Numeric	Enter numbers only.
Symbol	Enter symbols only. See page 47.
Browse	Browse your phonebook or recent call
	lists to select a name or number.

Note: The text mode you select remains active until you change it by selecting another mode.

Entering Text

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Motorola C331 manual Entering Text, Choosing a Text Mode, Press M from any text entry screen to select a text mode

C331 specifications

The Motorola C331, released in the early 2000s, is a classic mobile phone that holds a special place in the hearts of many technology enthusiasts. This device was known for its compact design and user-friendly layout, catering to the needs of the everyday mobile user during its era.

One of the standout features of the Motorola C331 is its lightweight and compact form factor. Weighing in at just 85 grams, it easily fits into a pocket or purse, making it a highly portable choice. The phone boasts a 1.5-inch monochrome LCD display, which, although modest by today’s standards, was efficient for displaying essential information such as the time, battery life, and signal strength.

The C331 was designed with simplicity in mind. It featured a straightforward keypad comprising 12 keys that allowed for easy dialing and text messaging. The intuitive interface facilitated access to basic functions without the clutter of unnecessary features. Durable construction earned it a reputation as a robust phone, capable of withstanding daily wear and tear.

Equipped with a long-lasting battery, the Motorola C331 had a standby time of up to 300 hours and talk time reaching approximately 5 hours. This impressive battery performance was a significant selling point, allowing users to stay connected for extended periods without constant recharging.

The phone supported basic connectivity options, operating on GSM networks, which were widely adopted during that time. The C331 provided the essential calling capabilities, along with SMS texting features, allowing users to communicate easily and efficiently.

Despite its lack of advanced technologies such as cameras or internet connectivity, the Motorola C331 was celebrated for what it did well: reliable performance, efficient communication, and durability. Its simplicity appealed to those who preferred a straightforward phone experience without the distractions of modern smartphones.

Overall, the Motorola C331 remains a nostalgia-inducing example of mobile phone design from a bygone era. It represents a time when phones were primarily tools for communication, emphasizing practicality over features. Its legacy continues to inspire appreciation for the foundational technologies that paved the way for today’s sophisticated mobile devices.

Contents

Send Key WelcomeAntenna Earpiece Menu Key Software Copyright Notice Motorola, Inc. All rights reservedManual number Cover number 8988485L49-O Main Menu Menu MapShortcuts Other Settings Settings Menu Contents Making a Three-Way Call Additional On-Call Features Contents Starting a Browser Session Interacting With Web Pages Standard Shortcuts Creating a ShortcutCalculating Numbers Converting Currency Additional Health and Safety Information Find the Feature Navigating to a Menu FeatureOptional Features Optional Accessories This device may not cause harmful interference, Safety and General Information Exposure To Radio Frequency Energy Phone Operation Portable Phone Operation and EME Exposure Antenna CareBody-Worn Operation Aircraft Approved AccessoriesData Operation Facilities Other Medical Devices Hearing Aids Potentially Explosive Atmospheres For Vehicles With an Air Bag Antennas Blasting Caps and AreasBatteries What’s in the Box? Your phone is partially assembled when shippedBack Cover Battery Getting Started If necessary, ﬁt Keypad into the front cover Assembling Your PhoneTo assemble your phone Do This Do This To disassemble your phone Taking Your Phone Apart Cycles Charging the Battery Replacing the Battery Turning Your Phone On Power End keyDo This Press and hold P Press End the call Making a CallEnding a Call Press Press See your phone number Answering a CallSeeing Your Phone Number Answer the call About Your Phone Using the Display Low Battery and hear the low battery alert ➊ Signal Strength Indicator Vertical bars show➑ Active Line Indicator Shows the current active phone line When Adjust Adjusting VolumeZooming In and Out Battery Care Battery UseAs a refrigerator Avoid keypad-intense functions Extending Battery LifeBacklight uses power. To turn it off, see Turn off your display backlight Redialing a Number Using Caller IDUsing Talk Secure Making and Answering Calls Select a call to return Returning Unanswered CallsCalling an Emergency Number See the received calls list Turning Off a Call Alert Canceling an Incoming CallPress Either volume key Turn off the alert Cancel the incoming call Calling With One-Touch Dial Calling With Speed DialCalling a Number In a Text Message Do This To Call Additional Calling Features Using Call Waiting Using Features While On a CallMaking a Three-Way Call Additional On-Call Features Left Soft Key Using the MenuNavigating to a Feature Use these keys to move through the menu system Screen Selecting a Feature OptionTo go back to Previous Entering Feature Information To view Press Cancel Press M Stored InformationFlashing Press Cursor Indicates Press M from any text entry screen to select a text mode Choosing a Text ModeEntering Text Using Tap Method General Text Entry Rules Space @ & ~ ¿ ¡ Character Chart Press a number Using Symbol ModeSymbol Chart Press Number key Multiple times Enter the symbol at Enter Words Using iTAP Software Predictive Text Entry Method¿ ¡ ~ ω = π ß σ $ £ ¥ θ # % * ξ ψ + x * / = # § Space is automatically Enter the rest of the wordOr # Press Cursor location Characters as shown Enter Novel WordsPunctuation Enter punctuation or other Enter Numbers CapitalizationDelete Letters and Words View a list of recently dialed calls. See Menu Feature DescriptionsAll calls since reset, and all calls total. See View a list of recently received calls. See Read and manage text SeeListen to your recorded Voice messages. See Store and edit text Create keypad shortcuts to menu features. SeeView all outgoing text Undelivered Play games on your phone. See From your service provider directly to your phone. SeeView a detailed battery charge meter Use your phone as a calculator or currency converter. See Current call No in-call timer display Restrict incoming and outgoing calls. See Lock and unlock your phone. See Change the text Displayed when You turn on your Phone Usage characteristics to Battery powerWrap around when it Adjust the phone’s power For your display Password, or credit cardReset all options back to Timer User-entered information View and adjust your phone’s network settings Car Settings Scroll to an entry Recent CallsViewing Received Calls or Dialed Calls Select the list Option Description Viewing and Resetting Call Timers Using the Notepad Timer Description Conﬁrm the reset To view a call timerScroll to the timer you want\ Reset the time if available Number or Voice Name indicatorPhonebook Viewing Entry Details Enter Information Storing a Phonebook Entry Select the number type Select TypeAvailable for email entries Scroll to the number type Complete Phonebook Entry Storing a PIN Code with a Phone Number Remaining digits Insert a p pause characterYour phone dials Call to connect, then sends Name Press Done Store the voice name Recording a Voice Name For a Phonebook Entry Phonebook List Dialing a Phonebook EntryVoice Dial Deleting a Phonebook Entry Editing a Phonebook Entry Checking Phonebook Capacity Setting the Primary Number for a Phonebook EntrySet the primary number Sorting the Phonebook List To set an entry’s primary phone number, see Change view preferenceSelect the view preference Set the view preference Week View Datebook Event View Day View Changing Event Information Adding a Datebook Event Copying an Event Deleting an Event Turning the Radio On and Off Radio Preset location Tuning a StationStoring a Preset Selecting a Preset Phonebook or recent call lists Storing Your Voicemail Number Messages-VoicemailStore the number Listening to a Voicemail Message Receiving a Voicemail MessageListen to the message Messages-Text Setting Up the Text Message InboxPeriod Receiving a Text Message = read = read and urgent f = read and locked Following indicators show message status = unreadReading, Locking, or Deleting a Text Message Scroll to the message Call the number in the message Close the message Compose and send a replyText Msg Menu includes the following options Delete the message Storing Sounds Select To For more information about using sound ﬁles, see pages 99Sending a Text Message As you complete the steps below, note the following Call lists Number/address that youEnter manually Select numbers/addresses Sending a Quick Note Text Message Viewing the Status of Sent Text Messages Select the ring style Ring StylesSelecting a Ring Style Scroll to the ring style Press Scroll to Ringer IDs Change Style SettingsCustomizing a Ring Style Activate and Deactivate Ringer IDs 100 Set Ringer or Keypad VolumeCreating Alert Tones Create a Tone Key Display Description Sharp ﬂat Enter NotesOctave Key Display Description Rest Lengths and Modiﬁers102 103 Volume Control CharactersRepeat Characters Do This Action 104 Task Action ﬂat ExamplePlay a Tone Enter note 106 Edit a Tone 107 Setting RemindersDelete a Tone Download a Tone Select the reminder alert To turn off all reminders108 Do This Press M Enter the menu system ShortcutsStandard Shortcuts Creating a Shortcut Do This Press S Scroll to the menu item Using ShortcutsUse a Keypad Shortcut Select a Shortcut From the List 111 BrowserStarting a Browser Session Or application 112 Interacting With Web Pages Calculating Numbers Calculator113 114 Function Description Perform the conversion Converting CurrencyNumber keys Enter the exchange rate Store the exchange rate 116 GamesPlaying a Game Game Options Rules of the Game Blackjack117 Falling Numbers How to Play118 119 Game is over when you lose all of your creditsVideo Poker Press M to select the following options 120 121 Adjusting Your SettingsReordering Menu Items Customizing a Soft Key Function TTY Operation Set TTY Mode122 123 Switch to TTY Mode During a Voice Call 124 Return to Voice ModeHands-Free Use Automatic Answer Automatic Hands-Free Power-Off DelaySelect the feature Conﬁrm the setting Scroll to the charge time Scroll to the time delayCharger Time Conﬁrm your selection 127 Connecting Your Phone to an External DeviceSet Up a Cable Connection Data Calls 128 Attaching a Serial CablePlug the serial cable With the Motorola logo 129 Install the SoftwareMaking a Data Call Attaching a USB Cable Receiving a Data Call Set Up Your Phone130 131 Reset Normal Voice OperationTransfer the Data End the Data Connection Security Assigning a New Code or Password132 133 If You Forget a Code or Password 134 Locking and Unlocking Your PhoneLock Your Phone Manually Set Your Phone to Lock Automatically Press Lock or unlock your keypad Locking and Unlocking Your KeypadRestricting Calls Unlock Your Phone 136 Activating Talk Secure Question Answer TroubleshootingIs your phone Press M #. If you do not see Set up Correctly? Service provider Is your battery Problem Solution Happened When I try toPressed Nothing Style Rings evenThough Selected Cannot hear My phone hasDrops Calls Battery life 142 CommandsPasswords, or My battery Phone Plugged ShortcutDoesn’t work With my My data When sendingWhy does Attached 145 Browser butSays Display Says Keypad keys for Enter the new MIN Digit MIN Programming InstructionsSubmit the security Scroll to MIN Exit programming Store the new MIN147 148 Speciﬁc Absorption Rate Data 149 150 Why the concern? 151 What kinds of phones are in question? 152 153 154 155 What is FDAs role concerning the safety of mobile phones? 156 For additional information, see the following Web sites Where can I ﬁnd additional information?157 158 Food and Drug Administration FDA Center forFields from Cellular and PCS Radio Transmitters Devices and Radiological Health What This Warranty Covers Warranty159 160 IV. What We Will Do to Correct Warranty ProblemsII. What the Period of Coverage Is III. Who is Covered TTY Text Telephone How to Get Warranty ServiceCanada Cellular All Products Paging 162 VI. What This Warranty Does Not Cover Contact with extreme heat, or spills of food or liquid 163 164 VII. Some Other Limitations IX. State Law and Other Jurisdiction Rights VIII. Patent and Software Provisions165 North U.S. Highway Whittle Road Libertyville, IL USA Canada Motorola, Inc166 Thank you for choosing a Motorola product Product RegistrationExport Law Assurances Online Product Registration 168 Index 169 Restricting Email, sending 74 Original 132 computer170 Use 27 127-129 Factory settings, resettingIndicators 115 Menu Making a call 25 master clear 61 master resetMissed call Lock applications 57 keypad 57, 135 phone My telephone number 26, 38 My tones 121 Scroll featureNavigation key 39 network settings 61 notepad Deﬁned 43-51 174 Device Erase user-entered informationAttaching two numbers Redialing Viewing your own 55 voice dial Phonebook Attaching two numbers Voice name indicator 68 PIN code175 176 Ringer 177 Using Standby time, increasingText entry Unlock Keypad 57, 135 phone Voice key Recording a voice name Reminders, turning on/off Using 87-88 volume Earpiece178 Safety is your most important call Wireless Phone Safety Tips 180 181 Wherever wireless phone service is available 182

Entering Text

Choosing a Text Mode

Press M from any text entry screen to select a text mode:

enter it. See page 48.

C331 specifications