Getting started 19Text entry modeEnter content using any of the four text entry modes.1. At any text entry screen, press left soft key ( ) Option.A pop-up menu appears in the display with ABChighlighted.2. Use the left/right navigation keys to display the optionaltext entry modes of Symbol, 123, and T9 Word.3. Once the desired method of text entry appears, pressto use that mode of text entry in your message.Standby modeStandby is the state of the phone once it has found serviceand is idle. The phone goes into standby:• After you power it on.• When you press after a call.• Anytime you press while browsing your phone’smenus and sub menus.Silent modeSilence all tones and alerts normally made by the handset. Inthis mode, the handset vibrates instead of making sounds.Enter Silent mode• In standby mode, press and hold . Entering SilentMode briefly appears in the display and your phonereturns to standby mode.Exit silent mode• In standby mode, press and hold . Exiting SilentMode briefly appears in the display and your phonereturns to standby mode.