Handwriting input method
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4. Handwriting input method
When you want to send a text
message, make a note, add a name
to the phone book, this phone
provides two different types of input
methods:
• keypad input method: using the
keypad for inputting. For more
information please see ”Keypad
input methods” on page 20.
• handwriting input method: using
the stylus for handwriting
inputting. This chapter illustrates
how to use handwriting input
method.
When the flip cover is open,
handwriting input is indicated by
in your phone.
Note that handwriting input is
available when the flip cover is open
and the handwriting input indicator
is displayed on the upper left corner
of the screen. However, under some
circumstances, for example, in
certain operations for searching a
name in Contacts, handwriting input
method maybe available even
though the handwriting input
indicator is not displayed. You may
not be able to use handwriting input
methods anywhere you can input
with keys. For example,
• You must use the keypad to input
any password-type of
information, such as the PIN
code, PUK code, Security code,
Barring code, and the password
in certain functions and
applications.
• You can not enter a number with
handwriting input while the
phone is in standby mode, or in
calculator.
• You can not input time and date
with handwriting input.
Important: Use only a stylus
that has been approved by
Nokia to be used in
connection with this device.
Using other stylus may
invalidate any warranty
applying to the phone and
may damage the touch pad.
Avoid scratching the touch
pad. Never use an actual pen
or pencil or other sharp
objects to write on the
touch pad.
■ Writing with the stylus
When you want to enter text, open
the flip cover of the phone to
activate the touch pad, then write
gently in the middle of the touch pad
with the stylus.