Samsung SCH-u420 - Manual (Page 33)

Section 2: Understanding Your Phone 33
Your Phone’s Modes
Section 2
Input mode
Input mode determines how you enter text, numbers
and symbols. While at any text entry screen, press the
Option
(left) soft key ( ), then choose the input mode
from the pop-up menu using the navigation keys.
Optional input modes are T9 Word, Abc, ABC,
Symbols
, 123, and Quick Text. (See “Section 5:
Entering Text” on page 73 for more information.)
Tip: You can also cycle between T9 Word, ABC, and 123 by repeatedly
pressing and holding the
key .
Lock Mode
When the phone is in Lock Mode, restrictions are
placed on phone use. You can receive calls and
messages, but cannot place outgoing calls (except for
emergency numbers) until you unlock the phone. Lock
Mode also restricts access to menus and the volume
key. Unlock your phone by entering the lock code
when prompted. (See “Lock Phone” on page 190 for
more information.)
Standby Mode
Standby mode is the state of the phone once it has
found service and is idle. The phone goes into standby
mode:
• After you power the phone on.
• When you press after a call or from within a menu.
In standby mode, you will see the time, day, and date as
well as all phone status icons.
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