Section 2A: Your Phone – The Basics 45
Adding a Word to the T9 Database
If a word you wantto enter is notdisplayed as an option when
you are using T9 TextInput, you can add itto the database.
To add a word to the T9 TextInputdatabase:
1. Selectthe Add Wordinputmode. (See “Selecting a
Character InputMode”on page 43.)
2. Enter the word using Alphabetmode (multi-tap text
entry) and press Save(leftsoftkey). (See “Entering
Characters by Using AlphabetMode”on page 47.) The
word will appear as an option the nexttime you scroll
through options during T9 TextInput.
To editor erase the words you have added:
1. Select > Settings > Others > TextEntry > My Words.
– or –
Selectthe TextOptionsinput mode, and then select
My Words. (See “Selecting a Character InputMode”on
page 43.)
2. Selecta word and press Options(rightsoftkey).
3. To selectan option, highlightitand press .
Editto edita word in My Words.
Eraseto erase a word in My Words.
Customizing the T9 Settings
To customize the T9 Settings:
1. Select > Settings > Others > TextEntry > T9 Settings.
– or –
Selectthe TextOptionsinput mode, and then select
T9 Settings.
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