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However, the T9 mode automatically compares the series of keystrokes you make with an
internal linguistic dictionary to determine the most likely word, thus requiring fewer
keystrokes than the traditional ABC mode.
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Alpha
: this mode allows you to enter letters by pressing the key labeled with the
corresponding letter.
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Number
: this mode allows you to enter numbers.
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Symbol
: this mode allows you to enter symbols, such as punctuation marks.
Note:
When you are in a field where you can enter characters, the text input mode indicator
displays at the bottom right of the screen.
Using T9 Mode
T9 is a predictive text input mode that allows you to key in any character using
single keystrokes. This text input mode is based on a built-in dictionary.
To enter a word in T9 mode:
1. When you are in T9 mode, press any one of the letter keys to enter a word.
Press each key only once for each letter.
Example:
To enter “Hello” in T9 mode, press the 4, 3, 5, 5, and 6 keys.
The word that you type displays on the screen. The word may change with
each consecutive key that you press.
2. Enter the whole word before editing or deleting the keystrokes.
3. Press to insert a space and begin entering the next word.
To enter periods, hyphens, apostrophes, and other special characters press and
hold to display a menu of symbols with their corresponding number keys for
entry. Use the Right, Left, Up and Down navigation keys to see additional symbols.
Press the number key by the symbol you wish to enter. To return to the text entry
screen, press .
