26using basic functionsSend a text message1. In Idle mode, tap → Messages → Write newmessage. You can also tap → Write newmessage in Idle mode.2. Enter your message text and tap . X p. 263. Enter a destination number and tap to sendthe message.Enter textWith your phone’s keypad, touch screen, and stylus,you can enter or write text.To change the text input method, tap an inputmethod icon.• : the keypad• : the virtual keyboard• : the handwriting methodTo change the text input mode, tap an input modeicon.To enter text using the keypad,• : Pinyin • : Simplified stroke• 123 : Number • SYM : Symbol• Eng : English T9 • Abc : English abcMode FunctionPinyin1. Press the appropriate alphanumerickeys to enter pinyins.2. Scroll left or right to a pinyin.3. Scroll up or down until the character youwant appears.4. Press [ ]. A number appears by eachcharacter.5. Press an alphanumeric key to enter thecorresponding character.
