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Learning to Use Your Phone
Entering TextMultiple text entry methods make it easy for you to enter 
names, numbers, and messages on your phone.
Choosing an Entry Method
Most text entry screens let you enter letters, numbers, and/
or symbols as required. Press 
M
(or 
M
 > )
from a text entry screen to select a text method:
Note: 
The text method you select remains active until you 
change it by selecting another method.
Tip: 
A shortcut to to changing the text entry method is by 
pressing the # key.
Using Tap Method
This is the standard method for entering text on your 
phone.
Let the phone predict each word as you 
enter it (see page 34).
  Enter letters, numbers, and symbols by 
pressing a key 1 or more times. See the 
following section.
  Enter numbers only.
  Enter symbols only (see page 38).
  Specify your preferred entry method 
(or  ).
Specify an alternate entry method (
or  ).