T9™ Text Input

The T9™ Text Input method uses a built-in dictionary to recognize the most commonly used word for each sequence of key presses. This way, you press each key only once, even if the letter you want is not the first letter on the key.

To enter letters using T9 Text Input1} Messaging } Write new } Text message.

2For example, if you want to write the word “Jane”, press

, , , .

3If the word shown is the one you want, press to accept and add a space. To accept a word without adding

a space, press . If the word shown is not the one you want, press or repeatedly to view alternative

words. Accept a word and add a space by pressing .

4Continue writing your message. To enter a full stop or

other punctuation marks, press and then or

repeatedly. Accept by pressing .

To add words to the T9 Text Input dictionary

1While entering letters } More } Spell word.

2Edit the word by using multitap input. Navigate between

the letters with and . To delete a character, press

. To delete the entire word, press and hold .

3When you have edited the word } Insert. The word is added to the T9 Text Input dictionary. Next time you enter this word using T9 Text Input, it will appear as one of the alternative words.

To select another writing method

Before, or while entering letters, press and hold to select another writing method.

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