2A. Device Basics 47Device BasicsUsing the KeyboardIn this section we’ll cover the steps necessary to entertext using the QWERTY keyboard. Using your device'sQWERTY keyboard is just like using any standardcomputer keyboard.The following keys perform special functions whenentering text:From a text entry screen, use the keyboard to enterdifferent character types. Select one of the followingcharacter types: Letters to enter the alphabetic charactersassociated with each key. (See page 48.) Numbers to enter numbers by pressing thenumbers on the keyboard. (See page 48.) Symbols to enter symbols. (See page 49.) Smileys to enter smileys or “Emoticons.” (Seepage 49.)The keyboard provides dual-use keys labeled withalphabetic characters on the lower half and numbersand symbols on the upper half. Press the keycorresponding to the character you want to enter.Fn: Allows you to use charactersdisplayed at the top of the QWERTY keys.Examples: $, @, #, !Shift: Changes the text input modeamong Upper/Lower/Mixed case mode.Smiley: When used with , launchesthe Smileys page. Scroll down and tap anentry from the extensive list of Emoticons.Space/SYM: Inserts an empty space.OK/Enter: Moves the insertion point to thenext line in a message.Delete: Deletes the previous character,similar to the backspace key on acomputer keyboard.Tip: When entering text, press to change lettercapitalization (ABC > Abc > abc).SPH-M580.book Page 47 Thursday, January 12, 2012 2:53 PM
