LG KE850 User Guide - Page 22

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. You can select a different T9 language from the menu option or tap hold down the key . The default setting on the phone is T9 disable mode. 1. When you are in the T9 predictive text input mode, start entering a word by tapping keys to . ° The word changes as letters are typed-ignore what's on the screen until the word is typed completely. Example: Press to type Good. ° If the desired word is missing from the word choices list, add it by using the ABC mode. 2. Enter the whole word before editing or deleting any key strokes. 3. Complete each word with a space by pressing the key. To delete letters, press . Press and hold down to erase the letters continuously. To exit the text input mode without saving your input, press . The phone returns to the idle screen. General Functions USING THE ABC MODE Use the to keys to enter your text. 1. Tap the key labelled with the required letter: ° Once for the first letter. ° Twice for the second letter, and so on. 2. To insert a space, tap the key once. To delete letters, press the key. Tap and hold down the key to erase the letters continuously. If you select Insert menu on writing the message, you can insert the symbol, image, sound, text template and contact point. USING THE 123 (NUMBERS) MODE 21 The 123 Mode enables you to enter numbers in a text message (a telephone number, for example). Tap the keys corresponding to the required digits before manually switching back to the appropriate text entry mode. You can also add numbers whilst remaining in letter modes by tapping and holding the desired key. USING THE SYMBOL MODE The Symbol Mode enables you to enter various symbols or special characters. To enter a symbol, press the key.