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5. Keypad input methods

You can key in text, for example, when writing messages, using traditional or predictive English input.

When you are writing text, the predictive English input is indicated

by and the traditional English input by at the top left of the display. The character case is

indicated by , , or next to the text input indicator. You can change the character case by pressing . The number mode is

indicated by , and you can change between the letter and number mode by pressing and holding .

Setting predictive English input on or off

When writing text, press Options and select Dictionary.

To set the predictive English input on, select English in the dictionary options list. Predictive text input is only available for the languages on the list.

To revert to traditional English input, select Dictionary off.

Tip: To quickly set the predictive English input on or off when writing text, press twice, or press and hold

Options.

Using predictive English input

You can key in any letter with a single keypress. The predictive English input is based on a built-in dictionary to which you can also add new words.

1.Start writing a word using the

keys to . Press each key only once for one letter. The word changes after each keystroke.

Example: To write Nokia when the English dictionary is selected, press , , ,

and .

To insert a number while in letter mode, press and hold the desired number key.

More instructions for writing text, see ”Tips for writing text” on page 21.

2.When you have finished writing the word and it is correct, confirm it by adding a space with or by pressing any of the scroll keys. Pressing a scroll key also moves the cursor.

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