Entering Text42Using T9 (English) modeT9 is a predictive text input mode that allows youto key in any character using single keystrokes.This text input mode is based on a built-indictionary.To enter a word in T9 mode:1. Press the keys on the phone just once perdesired letter. For example, to enter “Hello”,press , , , , and .2. The word that you are typing appears on thedisplay. It may change with each key that youpress.3. Type to the end of the word before editing ordeleting any keystrokes.4. Put a space between each word by pressing.If the word doesn’t display correctly, pressrepeatedly to display alternative word choicesfor the keys that you have pressed.Example: Both “Of” and “Me” use and. The phone displays the mostcommonly used choice first.5. Continue entering the next word.Note: To type words not found in T9 mode, you needto change the text input mode to Alphabetmode.Entering Text43Smart punctuationPeriods, hyphens, and apostrophes are availableby pressing . T9 mode applies rules ofgrammar to insert the correct punctuation. Noticethat is used twice in this example to displaytwo punctuation marks:Changing the letter caseTo shift case of the next letter(s) that you type,press . There are three cases:• Initial Capital (T9Word)• Capitals Lock (T9WORD)• Lower Case (T9word)Inserting a spacePress to insert a space between words.Including a numberYou can include a number between letters withoutexiting T9 mode. Press and hold thecorresponding number key.ScrollingTo move the cursor to the left or right throughyour text, press or .Clearing letters and wordsPress once or repeatedly to clear letters oneby one to the left. Press and hold to erase allof the letters on the display.L e t ’ s e a t .