Using the Handset

Softkeys

The handset has two softkeys that serve multiple functions. The text shown above the softkey indicates the current function of the key. If no text is shown, then the key has no function.

Basic navigation

Press up or down navigation key or to move from one text box to another.

Press the left or right navigation key or to move the cursor character by character within the same text box

Press the center NavKey/SEL/ to select a given option.

Return to the idle screen at anytime by pressing OFF.

Entering text

Use the dial pad to enter characters while in a text entry field. The first key press will display the first character presented on the key. Pressing the key repeatedly will cycle through the characters on the key (see Chart of characters on pages 8-9).

Text Entry Tips

Pressing the # key in text entry mode alternates between lower case mode, upper case mode, and numeric mode. The upper right corner of the screen will display which mode is activated.

Pressing the * key in text entry mode will present a chart of different symbols that you can select from. Use the navigation key to scroll though the options and press the center Navigation key/SEL/ to insert the symbol.

Press 1 to enter a space. If the # key was used to enable numeric mode, then it will enter a 1.

Press the left or right navigation keys or to move the cursor to the right of the character you want to delete and press REDIAL/REMOVE to delete text.

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VTech manual Getting to know the ip8301, Using the Handset