Nokia 8290 manual Writing messages, Using standard text input, Using predictive text input

Text messages++

• Writing messages

Using standard text input

When you select this mode, the ABC icon appears as visual confirmation.

1Find the key that has the letter you want to enter.

2Press it as many times as needed for the letter to appear on the screen. For example, to enter the name John:

Press	J
Press	O
Press	H
Press	N

See “Standard text input” on page 25 for more information.

Using predictive text input

Predictive text input is the default mode. This method allows you to write text using a built-in dictionary. You can also add new words to the dictionary. With predictive text input, you only need to press each number key once for each letter.

For example, to write Nokia with the English dictionary selected:

(for N) (for o) (for k) (for i) (for a)

The display shows the above words for each key pressed.

Since the displayed word changes after each key stroke, disregard the word until you have keyed in all the characters.

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