2A. Device Basics 45Device BasicsABC ModeIn ABC mode, you can enter only alphabeticcharacters from the onscreen keyboard. The text modeshows .1. Select the ABC mode. (See “Selecting a Text InputMode” on page 43.) Capitalization in ABC mode can be altered byusing the Caps button.next character is lowercase.only the next character is uppercase.all subsequent characters are uppercase.2. Tap the corresponding onscreen keys to begintyping your word. If you make a mistake, tap to erase a singlecharacter. Touch and hold to erase an entireword.)By default, the first letter of an entry is capitalized andthe following letters are lower case. After a character isentered, the cursor automatically advances to the nextspace after two seconds or when you enter a characteron a different key.Entering Numbers and SymbolsIn ?123 mode, you can only enter symbols charactersfrom the onscreen keyboard. The text mode shows.To enter numbers:1. Tap to enter the ?123 mode.2. Tap the appropriate numeric key. (See “Selecting aText Input Mode” on page 43.)To enter symbols:1. Tap to enter the ?123 mode.2. Tap the appropriate numeric key.– or –Tap to select from additional symbolcharacters. The key shows when theadditional character set is active.Note: A green circle on the shift key above indicates thekeyboard is set to “Shift-Lock” where all characters areentered in uppercase.?123ABCABCABCALTALTSPH-M580.book Page 45 Thursday, January 12, 2012 2:53 PM
