48Text Entry ModesYou can compose text messages using alphabetical characters, symbols, and numbers.Each method of character entry (symbol, number, and so on) is called a text 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• Korean — Korean text entry mode. Allows you to enter Korean characters.• Symbol — Symbol entry mode. Enter symbols into your message or memo by pressing thecorresponding number that appears above it in the display.• 123 — Number entry. Enter numbers by pressing the corresponding key on the keypad.• T9Word — Predictive text mode. Press each key only once to enter the letter of the word thatyou’re spelling.Your current mode of text entry [Abc, 123, or T9Word] is indicated in the lower left part ofthe display when composing a text message.Changing the Text Entry Mode1. While composing a text message, press the Right soft key ( ) to toggle the textinput mode through the following options:• T9Word• 123• Symbol• KOR — Korean• AbcNote: Each of the text entry modes are explained in greater detail in ‘Section 13: MESSAGE” on page 136.Entering Text in Alpha (Abc) Mode1. Enter characters while in Alpha (Abc) mode by pressing the key with the desiredcharacters (such as, pressing once for “g”).2. Press the key repeatedly until the desired character appears in the display (such as,pressing two times for “h”).3. Pause briefly and the displayed character is accepted and inserted into your message.4. Press the key to enter a space.
