Nokia MBC 15S User Guide - Page 18

Text entry 3. Text entry You can use two methods for entering text and numbers: • Traditional text input is the only way to enter text into the contacts list, and to rename caller groups. • Predictive text input is a quick and easy method for writing messages, creating a calendar note. ■ Traditional text input Numbers (123) To switch to 123 mode from Abc mode, press and hold # at any message entry screen until the icon in the upper left corner of the display switches from Abc to 123 (or vice versa). • Select Clear to backspace the cursor and delete a character. • Select and hold Clear to backspace continuously and delete characters. Text (Abc) • Press a key once to insert the first letter on the key, twice for the second letter, etc. If you pause briefly, the last letter in the display is accepted and your phone awaits the next entry. • Press 0 to enter a space thereby accepting a completed word. • Press 1 to enter a period (.). • Press * to display special characters. See more about special characters on the following pages. Punctuation and special characters While at any text entry screen, press * to display special characters (press and hold * if predictive text is on). You can navigate through the list of special characters by using the scroll key. Once a character is highlighted, select Use to insert the character into your message. ■ Predictive text input Predictive text input allows you to write messages quickly using your keypad and the built-in dictionary. It is much faster than the traditional text input method, because for each letter, you only press the corresponding key on your keypad once. 18