Entering text58Rapid character entryRapid character entry is easy in any mode, usingthe Character Selection field.As you enter characters, your phone predicts thenext character you might want and presents choicesin the Character Selection field. When the characteryou want appears, you may select it as described instep 3 on page 56.In most cases, the character you want appears inthe Character Selection field before you enter all ofthe strokes to build it.For example, try typing the 12 stroke character pair“ ” using the following keystrokes; 2, 8, and 7.Even though “ ” is a 12 stroke character pair, yourphone enables you to type it in only three keypresses!Using Quick English modeThis mode allows you to enter English words withonly one key press per letter. Each key on a keypadhas more than one letter; for example, when youpress the 5 key once, J, K, or L displays. QuickEnglish mode automatically compares your keypresses to an internal linguistic database todetermine the correct word.The mode requires far fewer keystrokes than thetraditional multi-tap method, English mode.
