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Basic functions
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Basic functions
Turning predictive text input off
1. In the Write messages menu (Menu 2-1), press (Options).
2. Scroll to Dictionary and press (OK).
3. Scroll to Dictionary off and press (OK).
Traditional text input
Traditional text input is commonly used in mobile phones. In this input method, you press a key
repeatedly until the desired character appears.
When you want to use traditional text input, check that is shown at the top of the display.
1. When writing text, press a number key ( to ) marked with the desired character repeatedly
until the character appears.
The available characters depend on the language selected for display texts (see "Language" on page
72).
Note that all available characters are not printed on the keys.
2. You can use the following functions to edit the text:
• To add a space, press .
• To add a punctuation mark or special character, press repeatedly. Alternatively: Press ,
scroll to the desired character, and press (Use).
• To move the cursor left or right, press or , respectively.
• To remove the character to the left, press .
• To clear the screen, press and hold .