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Section 5
Entering Symbols
Symbol mode enables you to enter symbols such as @ or
% into a text message.
1. In standby mode, press the Menu (left) soft key ( ),
then press (Messages), (Send New Msg) to
compose a new text message.
2. Enter the phone number of the recipient, then press .
3. Press the Option (left) soft key ( ) to display a pop-up
menu containing the following options.
• ABC: Choose the method of text entry.
•
Text Format: Choose the appearance of text entries.
•
Add Media: Add a number from your Contacts list.
•
Quick Text: Choose from up to 20 messages (11 are pre-
composed as factory defaults, but all 20 can be edited).
4. ABC is highlighted. Use the left/right navigation keys to
display Symbol, then press . The first of four
screens containing symbols appears in the display.
5. Use the navigation left and right keys to page through the
other symbols, if necessary.
6. Enter the key that corresponds with the symbol that you
wish to enter. For example, press for an
exclamation point (!).
7. Repeat steps 3 through 6 to insert as many symbols into
your message as desired.