Motorola QA Series User Guide - Page 58

Press the ALT key ( ) in a text entry screen to select an entry mode: input modes i primary key entry à Secondary key entry. In this mode the next key pressed will be the secondary character. After next key is pressed, the device will return to primary key entry mode. Ä Secondary key lock. In this mode all subsequent keypresses will be secondary keys until the ALT key ( ) is pressed again. 56 basics • To backspace and delete a single character in any input mode, press the Back key (À). To backspace and delete an entire text or numeric field in any input mode, press and hold the Back key (À). • To enter a symbol, press the ALT key ( ) and then the Caps key (Â). The Symbol page displays. Press the center select key (s) or thumb wheel to select the symbol you want. • To enter numbers quickly, press Alt key ( ), to switch to ALT or number mode. Tip: If a field permits a numeric entry only, like a phone number, the input mode automatically defaults to secondary key entry mode. • To start a new line, press Enter (Á).