Sprint Nextel UG_9a_070709 Entering Numbers, Symbols, Smileys and Preset Messages, Phone Basics

Note: You can also access Text Entry options from the Settings menu. Press > Settings > Text Entry.

Entering Numbers, Symbols, Smileys and Preset Messages

To enter numbers:

Press and hold the appropriate number key.

Press and press the appropriate key.

Press twice to lock the function key input mode. Then you can keep entering numbers. To unlock the function key mode, press again.

To enter symbols:

Switch to Symbols text entry mode. (See “Selecting a Text Input Mode” on page 26.) Then, press the appropriate key indicated on the display.

In a text entry field, press and hold the appropriate symbol key.

Press and press the appropriate symbol key.

Press twice to lock the function key input mode. Then, you can keep entering symbols. To unlock the function key mode, press again.

To enter Emoticons or Smileys:

Switch to the Smileys text entry mode and press the appropriate key. (See “Selecting a Text Input Mode” on page 26.)

Tip: You can enter animated Emoticons by pressing to display the “emoticons” list and pressing the appropriate key.

To enter preset messages:

1.When entering text, press OPTIONS (right softkey) > Add Preset Message.

2.Highlight a message and press .

Note: Preset messages make composing text messages easier by allowing you to enter pre-entered messages, such as “Meet me at,” “Let’s get lunch,” or a customized message of your own. (For more information on preset messages, please see “Managing Preset Messages” on page 37.)

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