40 Section 2A: Your Phone: The Basics
n
Predictive Textto enter text using a predictive text
entering system that reduces the amount of keys
that need to be pressed while entering a word.
n
123to enter numbers by pressing the numbers on
the keypad.
n
Symbols to enter symbols.
n
Emoticonsto enter colorful emoticons.
n
Settings to enter messages settings.
Tip: When entering text, press the
*
(Shift) key to change letter
capitalization (Abc > ABC > abc).
Entering Characters Using T9 TextInput
T9 Text Input Mode lets you enter text in your phone by
pressing keys just once per letter. (To select the
Predictive Text
mode when entering text, see "To change the character input
mode:" on page 40.)
T9 Text Input analyzes the letters you enter using an intuitive
word database and creates a suitable word. (The word may
change as you type.)