Section 2: Understanding Your Phone 27Your Phone’s ModesSection 22. Use the navigation keys to highlight an option.3. Press the key to select the method for answeringcalls.Input modeInput mode determines how you enter text, numbersand symbols. While at any text entry screen, press theOption (left) soft key ( ), then choose the input modefrom the pop-up menu using the navigation keys.Optional input modes are T9 Word, ABC, Symbol, 123,and Canned Msg. (See “Section 5: Entering Text” onpage 63 for more information.)Tip: You can also cycle between T9 Word, ABC, and 123 by repeatedlypressing and holding .Lock ModeWhen the phone is in Lock Mode, restrictions areplaced on phone use. You can receive calls andmessages, but cannot place outgoing calls (except foremergency numbers) until you unlock the phone. LockMode also restricts access to menus and the volumekey. Unlock your phone by entering the lock codewhen prompted. (See “Lock Phone” on page 178 formore information.)
