Samsung SGH-x497 manual Using T9 Mode, L L O

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Section 5

Using T9 Mode

T9 is a predictive text input mode that allows you to key in any character using single keystrokes. This text input mode is based on a built-in dictionary.

To enter a word in T9 mode:

1.When you are in T9 mode, start entering a word by

pressing the to keys. Press each key only once for each letter.

Example: To enter “Hello” press

H E L L O

The word that you are typing appears in the display. It may change with each key that you press.

2.Enter the whole word before editing or deleting the keystrokes.

3.When the word displays correctly, go to step 4.

If the word doesn’t display correctly, press the key or the Up or Down key to display alternative word choices for the keys that you have pressed.

Example: Both “Of” and “Me” have the and keys. The phone displays the most commonly used choice first.

4.Insert a space by pressing the key and start entering the next word.

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