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The Basics
Entering Text from Your Phone
You can use the number keypad on your handset or base to enter text by referring to the letters printed on each number key. When you press the number key in a text entry field, the phone displays the first letter printed on the number key. Press the number key twice to display the second letter and three times to display the third. Capital letters are displayed first, then lower case letters, then the number on the key.
If two letters in a row use the same number key, enter the first letter. Then use the right or left key on the
For example, to enter Movies:
1. Press 6 once to enter M.
2. Use the right key on the
3. Press 6 six times to enter o.
4.Press 8 six times to enter v.
5.Press 4 six times to enter i.
6.Press 3 five times to enter e.
7.Press 7 eight times to enter s.
8.Press the OK soft key to end your text entry.
If you make a mistake while entering a name, use the right or left key on the
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