LG F3000 User Manual - Page 13

\ General Functions GENERAL FUNCTIONS Entering Text You can enter alphanumeric characters by using the phone's keypad. For example, storing names in the Address Book, writing a message, creating scheduling events in the calendar all require entering text. Changing the Text Input Mode 1. When you are in a field that allows characters to be entered, you will notice the text input mode indicator in the upper right corner of the display. 2. If you want to change modes, press #. The available modes are changed. Using the T9 Mode The T9 predictive text input mode allows you to enter words easily with a minimum number of key presses. As you press each key, the phone begins to display the characters that it thinks you are typing based on a built-in dictionary. As new letters are added, the word changes to reflect the most likely candidate from the dictionary. 1. When you are in the T9 predictive text input mode, start entering a word by pressing keys 2 to 9. Press one key per letter. • The word changes as letters are typed - ignore what's on the screen until the word is typed completely. • If the word is still incorrect after typing completely, press the down navigation key once or more to cycle through the other word options. Example: Press 4 6 6 3 to type Good. Press 4 6 6 3 [down navigation key] to type Home. 2. Enter the whole word before editing or deleting any keystrokes. 3. Complete each word with a space by pressing the 0 key or R key. To delete letters, press C. Press and hold down C to erase the letters continuously. Notice To exit the text input mode without saving your input, press E. The phone returns to the idel screen. Using the ABC Mode Use the 2 to 9 keys to enter your text. 1. Press the key labeled with the required letter: • Once for the first letter. • Twice for the second letter. • And so on. 12