Choosing A Text Entry Method; Messaging Shortcuts - NEC 338 User Manual

Choosing a text entry method

While writing a message, entering contact details, and appointments etc,
you will need to select an appropriate text entry method.
Text entry rules
There are four types of text entry:
Multitap Text (ABC) Input
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Predictive Text Input
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Numeric Input
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Symbol Input
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The multitap, predictive and numeric input
modes can be changed by pressing Mode
when within a text box. The symbol input
mode is activated by pressing .
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Entry Method Function
Multitap Text You press each key as many times
Input as needed to display the character
you want to enter.
If you do not press a key for two
seconds, the character in the block
cursor is accepted, and the cursor
moves to the next position.
Predictive Text You press each key only once,
Input even if the character you want is
not the first character on the key.
If you want to input a series of
Numeric
numbers, you need to change to
Input
mode or press and hold the
particular key for three seconds.
Symbol Input By pressing in the or
mode, the Symbol Input mode
will be turned on. Select the
symbol by using the Navigation
key to scroll up, down, left or
right and select the corresponding
number on your keypad.

Messaging shortcuts

Use the chart below as a guide for entering numbers, letters, symbols,
spaces and other characters.
Key Function
(3 secs) To create text message
Moves the cursor left or right, up or down
When editing text, switches between ABC (multitap)
NUM (numeric) and T9 (predictive text)
Deletes 1 character
(3 secs) Deletes entire text
Inserts a space
Enters 0–9, letters and symbols
Switches between shift and caps
Switches to the symbol mode
(twice) New line
(3 secs) Enters 0–9 (when in T9 and ABC mode)
To copy, cut and paste text
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