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Messages
Before sending text messages, it’s best to cover the basics of
composing messages using the different text entry modes,
Abc, Symbol, 123, and T9 Word.
Available memory is shared between all messages. You can
store up to 50 incoming and 50 outgoing text messages,
while up to 60 picture messages can be stored in the Inbox.
However, the exact number of messages that you can store
is dependent upon message length.

Text entry modes

Text messages can be made up of alphabetical characters or
symbols. Each text entry “mode” is explained in further detail
in the following table:
The current mode of text entry (ABC, SYM, 123, or T9 Word) is
indicated in the lower part of the display when composing a
text message.
Text Entry
Mode Function
ABC
Alphabetical text entry mode. Options are:
ABC - All uppercase
Abc - Initial caps
abc - All lower case
Sym Symbol entry mode. Enter symbols into your mes-
sage by pressing the corresponding number that
appears above it in the display.
123 Number entry mode. Enter numbers by pressing
the corresponding key on the keypad.
T9 Word Predictive text mode. Press each key only once to
enter the letter of the word that you’re spelling.
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