Messages 51Your current mode of text entry (ABC, Symbol, 123, or T9Word) is indicated in the lower part of the display whencomposing a text message.Change text entry modes1. While composing a text message, press the left soft key( ) Option to display a pop-up menu containing thefollowing optionsABCText FormatAdd MediaQuick Text2. ABC is highlighted. Use the left or right navigation key tochoose display the text entry mode you want to use.3. Press . The mode is changed.ABC mode• Enter characters while in ABC mode by pressing the keywith the letter you want, such as for “h”.• Press the key repeatedly until the desired characterappears in the display.• Pause briefly and the displayed character is acceptedand inserted into your message.• Press to enter a space.T9® Word text entryThe T9 predictive text input mode allows you to enter wordseasily with a minimum of key presses. As you press eachkey, the phone selects a letter that makes up the word itthinks you are typing, based on a built-in dictionary. As a newletter is added, the word changes based on the key youpressed.
