User guide

Section 5: Entering Text 65

Using T9® Mode

Section 5

Note: The Canned option is initially hidden in the pop-up menu. Use the

navigation keys to scroll down and select this option.

Using T9

Mode

T9 Word recognizes commonly used words for the

numeric sequence of key presses and inserts the word

into your message. T9 Word is much faster than the

traditional method of text entry (ABC) and requires only

one key press per letter of the word that you’re spelling.

1. In standby mode, press the MENU (left) soft key ( ),

then press (for Messages) and for New Text

Msg.

2. Enter the phone number of the recipient, then press

3. Press the Option (left) soft key ( ). The following

options appear in the display:

䢇 T9 Word

䢇 ABC

䢇 Symbol

䢇 123

䢇 Canned

Note: The Canned option is initially hidden in the pop-up menu. Use the

navigation keys to scroll down and select this option.

4. T9 Word is highlighted. Press .

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