Entering characters using t9 text input – Qwest SCP-3200 User Manual

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Section 2A: Phone Basics

Select Lang. to select the language (English or Spanish).

Erase All to erase all text (if applicable).

Select Text to select stored text for copying or cutting.

Add Word to store words that you use frequently. (See
page 41.)

Text Options to display the Text Entry settings menu.

Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input

T9 Text Input lets you enter text in your phone by pressing keys just once per
letter. (To select the T9 Word mode when entering text, see “Selecting a
Character Input Mode” on page 39.)

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.)

To enter a word using T9 Text Input:

1.

Select the T9 Word character input mode. (See “Selecting a
Character Input Mode” on page 39.)

2.

Press the corresponding keys once per letter to enter a word. (For
example, to enter the word “Bill,” press

.)

(If you make a mistake, press

to erase a single character. Press

and hold

to erase an entire word.)

To accept a word and insert a space, press

or

.

Tip:

In order to insert a space by pressing

MENU

during the step above, the

Auto-Space setting must be on. (See “Setting Text Entry Options” on
page 69.)

Tip:

When entering text, press

Shift*

to change the capitalization style (

Abc >

ABC > abc

).

Note:

Preset Messages, Recent Messages, and Emoticons are available only
when composing text messages.

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