Motorola V60v manual Entering Text, Selecting a Character Input Mode, + Options

Entering Text

You can enter letters, numbers, and symbols by pressing a key one or more times using the standard tap entry method. The numeric entry method allows you to enter only numbers, and the symbol entry method will transfer you to a grid containing symbol options to choose from. The iTAP method is a predictive text mode that lets you enter text messages with a minimum of key presses by predicting each word as you enter it.

Selecting a Character Input Mode

To activate a text mode, press + (Options) from any text entry screen and select the text mode from the Entry Method menu:

1.When you display a screen where you can enter text, press

+ (Options).

2.Select a character input mode:

■iTAP English: Switches to iTAP entry method for English.

■iTAP Spanish: Switches to iTAP entry method for Spanish.

■Tap Method: Enters characters one at a time by pressing the key for the letter, number, or symbol. This is the standard mode for entering text on your phone.

■Numeric: Switches to Numeric method which allows normal keypad entry of the numerals 0-9.

■Symbol: Presents you with a symbol grid, allowing you to select and enter a symbol. Use your Navigation key to highlight the desired symbol and press K to enter the symbol. (After inserting a symbol, the character input mode reverts to its previous setting.)

■Browse: Allows you to browse and select a canned message from the list.

Note: The text mode you select remains active until you change it by selecting another mode. While in tap method, pressing and holding down keys 1-9 will allow you to switch between alpha and number mode.

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