Samsung SGH-A157ZKAATT - Manual (Page 26)

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Text Input Mode Indicator
When you are in a text entry field, the Text Input
Mode indicator displays.
Using T9 Predictive Text Mode
T9 Predictive text input mode makes it easier to
enter words by offering word suggestions based
on a built-in dictionary. You can also add words
to the dictionary to make future text entry even
easier.
Enter a Word in T9 Mode
1. In T9 mode, begin entering a word by
pressing the 2 to 9 keys. Press each key
only once for each letter. The built-in
dictionary lists words that match the
keystrokes you have entered.
For example, to enter “Hello”, press:
, , , ,
The word that you are typing appears in
the display. It may change with each key
that you press.
2. Enter the whole word before editing or
deleting the keystrokes.
3. If the word does not display correctly,
press the Down Navigation key or
the key to see more suggestions.
The Spell soft key is shown at the end of
the list.
Example: Both “Of” and “Me” have the and
keys. The phone displays the most
commonly used choice first.
4. Insert a space by pressing the key
and enter the next word.
Adding a New Word to the T9 Dictionary
To add a new word to the T9 dictionary:
1. After pressing the keys corresponding to
the word you want to add, press
the key to display the
alternative words.
2. When the last alternative word is
displayed, Spell displays. Press the Spell
soft key.
– or –
Press Options ➔ Text Mode ➔ Add Word.
Text Input
Mode Indicator