[ 19 ]Text entryTurn off predictive text inputWhile creating a new text message, press and hold the Options key for two seconds. OR1 Press Options, scroll to Predictive text, and press Select.2 Scroll to Prediction off, and press Select.• TIPS FOR PREDICTIVE TEXTCheck a wordWhen you have finished writing a word, and the word is correct as shown:• Press 0 to confirm the word and enter a space, and continue by writing the next word.OR• Insert a punctuation mark; and press 0 for a new sentence.If the displayed word is not correct:• Press */+ repeatedly until the word you want appears.• Press 0 to confirm your choice and continue.OR• Press Options, scroll to Matches, and press Select. Scroll to the correct word and press Use.• Press 0 to confirm the word and enter a space.ADD A WORD TO THE DICTIONARYWhen your word is not in the dictionary, the Left soft key becomes Spell.1 Select Spell and enter the word using standard text entry.2 Press Save to insert the correct word and save it to the dictionary.INSERT NUMBERS AND SYMBOLSThe procedure for entering numbers with predictive text and standard text entry is the same.Please see “Enter numbers” on page 16.The procedure for entering symbols with predictive text and standard text entry is the same.Please see “Enter punctuation and other characters” on page 17.WRITE COMPOUND WORDS1 Write the first part of the compound word; and press the down scroll key to accept that part.2 Write the last part of the compound word.3 Press 0 to enter the word.