Entering Text 47Text Entry ModesText Entry ModesYou can compose text messages using alphabetical characters, symbols, andnumbers. Each method of character entry (symbol, number, and so on) is called atext entry mode. There are four text entry modes, as indicated:• Alpha — Alphabetical text entry mode. Options are:• ABC — All upper case• Abc — Initial capital• abc — All lower case• Symbol — Symbol entry mode. Enter symbols into your message by pressing thecorresponding number that appears above it in the display.• Number — Number entry. Enter numbers by pressing the corresponding key onthe keypad.• T9 Word — Predictive text mode. Press each key only once to enter the letter ofthe word that you’re spelling.Your current mode of text entry (ABC, Symbol, 123, or T9 Word) is indicated in thelower left part of the display when composing a text message.Note: Each of the text entry modes are explained in greater detail in See “Messaging” on page 65.Changing the Text Entry Mode1. While composing a text message, press the Option (left) soft key ( ).A pop-up menu containing the following options appears in the display:• T9 Word• Alpha• Symbol• Number• CannedT9 Word is highlighted. Use the Up and Down navigation keys to showany of the other four text entry modes.2. Press the key to select the highlighted text mode.Tip: You can also change the text entry mode to abc, 123, or T9 word by repeatedly pressing and holdingthe key until the desired mode appears in the lower right side of the screen.Entering Text in Alpha ModeNote: See “Changing the Text Entry Mode” on page 47 for instructions on changing text entry modes.OK
