Samsung SGH-A187 User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 33

Using T9 Predictive Text Mode T9 Predictive text input mode makes it easier to enter words by offering word suggestions based on a built-in dictionary. You can also add words to the dictionary to make future text entry even easier. Entering a Word in T9 Mode 1. Press Options ➔ Text Mode ➔ T9Abc. appears as the text input mode indicator in the upper right corner of the screen. 2. Begin entering a word by pressing the A through Z keys. As you press each key, a list of words displays that match the keystrokes you have entered so far. Only two suggested words are displayed. Press the Down Navigation key to see more suggestions. Add Word is shown at the end of the list. 3. To select a suggested word, press the Down Navigation key, highlight the word you want, and press the key. 4. If the word you want does not display, continue typing the word or select Add Word to add a new word to the T9 dictionary. Adding a New Word to the T9 Dictionary 1. After pressing the keys corresponding to the word you want to add, alternative words are displayed. 2. After the last alternative word is displayed, Add Word displays. Press the Down Navigation key, highlight Add Word, and press the key. 3. Enter the word you want to add using ABC mode. 4. Press the Add soft key or the key. The word is added to the T9 dictionary and becomes the first word for the associated keypress series. Continue until you have finished your message. For more information on sending messages, see "Creating and Sending New Text Messages" on page 32. Note: This feature may not be available for some languages. Entering Text 29