Entering Text | Samsung SGH-a117 Series instruction

Changing the Text Input Mode

Section 5: Entering Text

Topics Covered

•Changing the Text Input Mode

•Using T9 Mode

•Using Alphabet Mode

•Entering Symbols

•Using Numbers

This section outlines how to select the desired text input mode when entering characters into your phone. This section also describes how to use the T9 predictive text entry system to reduce the amount of key strokes associated with entering text.

Changing the Text Input Mode

The Text Input option switches the key entry functions from T9 Mode, ABC Mode, Numeric Mode, and Symbols Mode.

T9 Mode

This mode allows you to enter words with only one keystroke per letter. Each key on the keypad has more than one letter; for example, pressing the 5 key can enter J, K, or L. However, the T9 mode automatically compares the series of keystrokes you make with an internal linguistic dictionary to determine the most likely word, thus requiring far fewer keystrokes than the traditional Alphabet mode.

ABC Mode

This mode allows you to enter letters by pressing the key labeled with the letter you want. Press the key once, twice, three, or four times until it displays.

Numeric Mode

This mode allows you to enter numbers.

Symbols Mode

This mode allows you to enter symbols, such as punctuation marks.

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Samsung SGH-a117 Series manual Entering Text, Changing the Text Input Mode

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SGH-a117 Series Intellectual Property Disclaimer of Warranties Exclusion of Liability Table of Contents Changing Your Settings Getting Started Removing the BatteryActivating Your Phone Installing the Battery Installing the SIM CardRemoving the SIM Card Charging a Battery Powering On or Off the Phone Low Battery Indicator Accessing Your Voice Mail Setting Up Your Voice MailChanging the Voice Mail Number Understanding Your Phone Features of Your Phone Keys Open View of Your Phone Closed View of Your Phone Icons Internal Display Layout Selecting Options Selecting Functions and Options Command Keys Navigation Key Send Key Correcting a Dialed Number Call FunctionsMaking a Call Making an International Call Making a Call from the Address Book Adjusting the Call VolumeEnding a Call Redialing the Last Number Recent Calls Answering a CallViewing Missed Calls Call Time Data VolumeDeleting a Missed Call Speakerphone Key Quiet ModeData Call Time Options During a Call Call Options Press the key to dial the second call Muting or Sending Key Tones Switching off the Microphone MuteSearching for a Number in Address Book Call Waiting Menu Navigation Accessing a Menu Function by ScrollingMenu Navigation Menu Outline Using Shortcuts MEdia Net Address Book Shows only if supported by your SIM card Entering Text Changing the Text Input Mode Enter a Word in T9 Mode Using T9 Mode Add a New Word into the T9 Dictionary Using Alphabet Mode Using Numbers Entering Symbols Finding an Address Book Entry Using Contacts ListUnderstanding Your Address Book Dialing a Number from Address Book Storing a Number in the Phone’s Memory Adding a New Contact Storing a Number in the SIM Card Speed Dial Changing a Number Assigned to a Key Finding My Own Phone NumberDeleting Speed Dial Entries Delete All FDN ListManagement Copy All to Phone Memory Status Creating and Sending New Messages Messaging Viewing a Message Retrieving New Messages Options for the Inbox Using Message OptionsOptions for a Text Message Settings Using Message Templates Memory Status Set Sound Changing Your SettingsIncoming Calls Keypad Tone Power On/Off ToneQuiet Mode Set Display Backlight WallpaperBrightness LCD Contrast Set Phone Time & DateShow Caller Information Language Extra SettingsGreeting Message Call Forwarding Network ServicesCall Barring SIM Dependent Network Selection SIM Dependent Change PIN SecurityCaller ID PIN Check Lock Applications Change PasswordSIM Lock FDN Mode Reset SettingsChange PIN2 Reset Settings Changing Your Settings Calculator ApplicationsConverter World Time WAP Access a WAP SiteLaunching the WAP Browser Navigating the WAP Browser Selecting and Using Menu OptionsEntering Text in the WAP Browser Editing a Bookmark Using FavoritesAccessing a WAP Site Using Favorites Storing a URL Address Clearing the Cache Downloading Multimedia FilesDeleting a Bookmark Changing the WAP Profiles Health and Safety Information Health and Safety InformationExposure to Radio Frequency RF Signals Page Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling Consumer Information on Wireless PhonesUL Certified Travel Adapter Do wireless phones pose a health hazard? What kinds of phones are the subject of this update?What is FDAs role concerning the safety of wireless phones? Health and Safety Information What are the results of the research done already? Consumer Information on Wireless Phones What about children using wireless phones? Page Road Safety Responsible Listening American Academy of Audiology Operating Environment Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices Vehicles Implantable Medical DevicesHearing Aids Other Medical Devices Emergency Calls Potentially Explosive Environments FCC Notice Other Important Safety InformationRestricting Childrens access to your Phone FCC Notice and Cautions Understanding How Your Phone Operates Getting the Most Out of Your Signal ReceptionUnderstanding the Power Save Feature Product Performance Battery Standby and Talk Time Availability of Various Features/Ring TonesBattery Precautions Battery Precautions Care and Maintenance Standard Limited Warranty Warranty InformationPage Standard Limited Warranty Precautions for Transfer and Disposal Standard Limited Warranty Index PIN Warranty Information