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Using T9® Text Input
T9 Text Input Entry Modes
Four text entry modes are available in T9 Text Input: Alpha, Word, Symbols,
and Numeric. When you are using T9 Text Input, an icon in the top right corner
of your phone’s display screen (next to the battery strength indicator icon)
indicates the T9 Text Input entry mode you are using:
* T9 icons do not display while you are using Nextel Wireless Web services.
Choosing a Text Entry Mode on Wireless Web
When you are using Nextel Wireless Web services, T9 Text Input becomes
available whenever you access a screen that requires you to enter text. The right
display option on your the phone’s screen indicates your current T9 Text Input
text entry mode:
• ALPHA and alpha for Alpha mode
• WORD or word for Word mode
• SYM1, SYM2, SYM3, or SYM4 for Symbols mode
• NUM for Numeric mode
To change text entry modes, press the C under text entry mode until the desired
mode displays.
NOTE:The rest of the instructions for using T9 Text Input apply only to
entering text in applications other than Nextel Wireless Web
applications (for example, Phonebook or Datebook). See the
Nextel Wireless Web User’s Guide for instructions on using T9
Text Input for Nextel Wireless Web services.
Icon* T9 Entry Mode
Name
Used For...
w Alpha Standard “multi-tap” keypad
text entry.
# Word Entering words and
punctuation with one key-
press per character.
! Symbols Entering punctuation and
symbols such as “@” or “?”.
, Numeric Entering keypad numbers.