Samsung SCH A870 User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 29

Your Phone's Modes Input mode Input mode determines how you enter text, numbers and symbols. While at any text entry screen, press the Abc (left) soft key ( ), then choose the input mode from the pop-up menu using the navigation keys. Optional input modes are T9 Word, Abc, ABC, Symbol, and 123. (See "Section 5: Entering Text" on page 63 for more information.) Tip: You can also cycle between T9 Word, Abc, and 123 by repeatedly pressing and holding the + key until the phone beeps. Lock Mode When the phone is in Lock Mode, restrictions are placed on phone use. You can receive calls and messages, but cannot place outgoing calls (except for emergency numbers) until you unlock the phone. Lock Mode also restricts access to menus and the volume key. Unlock your phone by entering the lock code when prompted. (See "Change Lock" on page 197 for more information.) Standby Mode Standby mode is the state of the phone once it has found service and is idle. The phone goes into standby mode: • After you power the phone on. • When you press END after a call or from within a menu. In standby mode, you will see the time, day, and date as well as all phone status icons. Section 2: Understanding Your Phone 29 Section 2