49Changing the Text Input Mode - KeypadThere are two main keypad layout keys that will change the on-screen keys within the QWERTY keypad.The available Text Input modes are: Sym and Abc.Note: When in Abc mode, the Sym button will appear. When in Sym mode, theAbc/ABC/abc button will appear.Using Abc Mode1. If desired, rotate your phone counterclockwise to aLandscape orientation.2. The following screen displays:3. Tap the desired alphabetic characters.4. The screen initially opens in Abc mode. After typing thefirst letter, the shift key ( )will change to andfollowing letters will be lowercase.5. Tap to input another upper-case letter or taptwice to switch to ABC mode. The shift key will change toin ABC mode. All following letters will be uppercaseuntil you tap the shift key again.6. Tap to send the message or tap for more options.For more information, refer to “Creating and SendingMessages” on page 88.Symbol/Numeric Mode: activates the number,symbol, and emoticon keys.Abc Mode: activates the default alphabet keys. Canalso be set to ABC or abc by using the shift ( ) key.?123Abci897 Vegas.book Page 49 Monday, July 19, 2010 12:26 PM
