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Section 5: Entering Text 49
Using T9 Mode
Section 5
Using T9 Mode
T9 is a predictive text input mode that allows you to key
in any character using single keystrokes. This text input
mode is based on a built-in dictionary.
To enter a word in T9 mode:
1. When you are in T9 mode, start entering a word by
pressing the 2 to 9 keys. Press each key only once for
each letter.
Example: To enter “Hello” in T9 mode, press the 4, 3, 5, 5, and 6 keys.