BT Glide 7163 - Manual (Page 37)

Writing and sending text messages
Entering text
There are 2 text entry modes on your BT Glide,
standard and predictive. The text entry mode is
shown in the top right of the display. To switch
between the two text entry modes when writing
a text message, press
.
A single text can be up to 160 characters.
The number of characters still available to use
is shown in the top of the display, as you enter
each character.
If you wish, you change the font size of your text
message (see page 46).
Standard text
Enter characters by pressing the relevant button
on the keypad the correct number of times.
For example, to enter the letter ‘h’ press twice.
The character is inserted and the cursor auto-
matically moves on to the next space after
a couple of seconds.
37 Text messaging
All handsets use the same Inbox,
Outbox and Drafts folder.
BT Glide – Edition 07 – 20.01.06 – 7163
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047
Writing tips for standard
text entry
If you make a mistake, press
Clear to delete the last
character or digit to the left of
the cursor. To clear all text,
press
Options , scroll down to
Clear text and press Select .
When writing a text message:
Use the navigation buttons to
move the cursor.
Press to insert a space.
Press to insert punctuation.
Press to switch between
upper and lower case.
Press and hold for a second
to enter numbers. Press and
hold
again to return to
upper and lower case.
To insert symbols and emoticons,
press
Options and scroll down
to the appropriate option, or
press and hold
.