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Using XT9 Predictive Text
XT9 is a predictive text system that has next-letter prediction and
regional error correction, which compensates for users pressing
the wrong keys on QWERTY keyboards.
1. Tap ( Settings ) at the bottom of the keypad.
2. Tap the XT9 field. A checkmark indicates activation.
Note: The XT9 option is available only when Abc mode has been selected.
3. Tap the XT9 advanced settings field and configure any of
the following advanced options:
•Word completion tells your device to attempt to predict how to
complete the word you have started. (A green check mark indicates
the feature is enabled.)
• Word completion point sets how many letters should be entered
before a word prediction is made. Choose from 2 letters, 3 letters,
4 letters, or 5 letters.
• Spell correction enables the automatic correction of typographical
errors by selecting from a list of possible words that reflect both the
characters of the keys you touched, and those of nearby
characters. (A green check mark indicates the feature is enabled.)
• Next word prediction predicts the next word you are like to enter.
(A green check mark indicates the feature is enabled.)
• Auto-substitution allows the device to automatically replace
misspelled or miskeyed words. This option reduce “typos.” (A green
check mark indicates the feature is enabled.)
• Regional correction automatically tries to correct errors caused
when you tap keys adjacent to the correct keys. (A green check
mark indicates the feature is enabled.
• Recapture sets the device to redisplay the word suggestion list
after selecting the wrong word from the list.
• XT9 my words allows you to add new words to the built-in XT9
dictionary.
– Tap ( Menu ) ➔ Add .
– Use the Edit XT9 my words field to enter the new word.
– Tap Add to store the new word.
• XT9 auto-substitution allows you create a word rule by adding
words for automatic substitution during text entry (for example
youve becomes you’ve).
– Tap the XT9 auto-substitution field. Flick up or down to review the
current list of word substitutions.
– Tap ( Menu ) ➔ Add .
– Enter the original word that will be replaced in the Shortcut field (for
example, youve).
– Enter the substitute word that will be used in the Substitution field (for
example, you?fve).
– Tap Add to save the substitution rule.
4. Tap to return to the previous screen.