Traditional text input
Tap a number key (1-9) repeatedly until the desired character appears. There are more
characters available for a number key than are visible on the key.
If the next letter is located on the same key as the present one, wait until the cursor
appears (or move the cursor forward to end the time-out period), and enter the letter.
To insert a space, tap 0. To move the cursor to the next line, tap 0 three times.
Predictive text input
With predictive text input, to enter a word, select one number key for each letter in the
word. Predictive text input is based on a built-in dictionary to which you can add new
words. Predictive text input is not available for all languages.
1 To activate predictive text input for all editors on the device, select
> Activate
prediction.
2 Write a word. For example, to write "Nokia" when the English dictionary is selected,
select 6 for N, 6 for o, 5 for k, 4 for i, and 2 for a.
The word suggestion changes after each key selection.
3 If the word is not correct, select * repeatedly, until the correct match is displayed.
If the word is not in the dictionary, select Spell, enter the word using traditional
text input mode, and select OK.
If ? is displayed after the word, the word is not in the dictionary. To add a word to
the dictionary, select *, enter the word using traditional text input mode, and select
OK.
4 To insert a punctuation mark, select *.
5 To insert a space, select 0.
Touch input settings
Select Menu > Settings and Phone > Touch input.
To modify text input settings for the touch screen, select from the following:
Handwriting training — Open the handwriting training application. Train the device
to recognise your handwriting better. This option is not available in all languages.
Writing language — Define which language-specific characters in your handwriting
are recognised and how the virtual keyboard is laid out.
Writing speed — Select the writing speed.
Pen trail width — Select the pen trail width for the text written with the stylus.
Writing colour — Select the colour of the text written with the stylus.
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