Messages 55When composing a text message, the current mode of textentry (with the exception of Symbol) is indicated in the lowerright corner of the display.Change or select a text entry mode1. While composing a text message, pressthe left soft key ( ) Option to display apop-up such as the one to the right.The arrows on either side of ABC indicate other text entrymodes are available.2. Use the navigation left/right keys to choose from ABC,Symbol, 123, or T9 Word. Each text entry mode isexplained in greater detail in the following sections.ABC mode• Enter characters while in ABC mode by pressing the keythat contains the desired characters (such as for “h”).• Press a key repeatedly until the available character forthat key appears in the display.• Pause briefly and the displayed character is acceptedand inserted into your message.• Press to enter a space.SymbolSymbol entry mode. Enter symbols into yourmessage by pressing the corresponding numberthat appears above it in the display.123 Number entry mode. Enter numbers by pressingthe corresponding key on the keypad.T9 Word Predictive text mode. Press each key only onceto enter the letter of the word that you’re spelling.Text EntryMode Function
