HTC VX User Manual

Smart Phone

User Manual

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THIS PHONE IS NOT FULLY CHARGED WHEN YOU TAKE IT OUT OF THE BOX.

DO NOT REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK WHEN THE PHONE IS CHARGING.

YOUR WARRANTY IS INVALIDATED IF YOU OPEN OR TAMPER WITH THE PHONE'S OUTER CASING.

PRIVACY RESTRICTIONS

Some countries require full disclosure of recorded telephone conversations, and stipulate that you must inform the person with whom you are speaking that the conversation is being recorded. Always obey the relevant laws and regulations of your country when using the recording feature of your phone.

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Important Health Information and Safety Precautions

When using this product, the safety precautions below must be taken to avoid possible legal liabilities and damages. Retain and follow all product safety and operating instructions. Observe all warnings in the operating instructions on the product.

To reduce the risk of bodily injury, electric shock, fire, and damage to the equipment, observe the following precautions.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

This product is intended for use when supplied with power from the designated battery or power supply unit. Other usage may be dangerous and will invalidate any approval given to this product.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR PROPER GROUNDING INSTALLATION

CAUTION: Connecting to an improperly grounded equipment can result in

an electric shock to your device.

This product equipped with a USB Cable for connecting with desk-top or notebook computer. Be sure your computer is properly grounded (earthed) before connecting this product to the computer. The power supply cord of a desktop or notebook computer has an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet which is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR POWER SUPPLY UNIT

• Use the correct external power source

A product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the electrical ratings label. If you are not sure of the type of power source required, consult your authorised service provider or local power company. For a product that operates from battery power or other sources, refer to the operating instructions that are included with the product.

This product should be operated only with the following designated

power supply unit(s):

1. Delta, Model ADP-5FH X

2. Phihong, Models PSAA05X-050

Car Adapter

1. Phihong, Model CLM10D-050

• Handle battery packs carefully

This product contains a Li-ion battery. There is a risk of ﬁre and burns if the battery pack is handled improperly. Do not attempt to open or service the battery pack. Do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts or circuits, dispose of in ﬁre or water, or expose a battery pack to temperatures higher than 60˚C (140˚F).

WARNING: DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY

REPLACED. TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR BURNS, DO NOT DISASSEMBLE, CRUSH, PUNCTURE, SHORT EXTERNAL CONTACTS, EXPOSE TO TEMPERATURE ABOVE 60˚C (140˚F), OR DISPOSE OF IN FIRE OR WATER. REPLACE ONLY WITH SPECIFIED BATTERIES. RECYCLE OR DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE LOCAL REGULATIONS OR REFERENCE GUIDE SUPPLIED WITH YOUR PRODUCT.

Note This product should be operated only with the following designated Battery

Pack(s).

• HTC, Model LIBR160

• Simplo, Model LIBR160

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR DIRECT SUNLIGHT

Keep this product away from excessive moisture and extreme temperatures. Do not leave the product or its battery inside a vehicle or in places where the temperature may exceed 60°C (140°F), such as on a car dashboard, window sill, or behind a glass that is exposed to direct sunlight or strong ultraviolet light for extended periods of time. This may damage the product, overheat the battery, or pose a risk to the vehicle.

PREVENTION OF HEARING LOSS

CAUTION: Permanent hearing loss may occur if

earphones or headphones are used at high volume for prolonged periods of time.

Note For France, mobile headphones, earphones, and wired remote controllers

(listed below) for this device have been tested to comply with the Sound Pressure Level requirement laid down in NF EN 50332-1:2000 and/or NF EN 50332-2:2003 standards as required by French Article L. 5232-1.

1. Earphone, manufactured by Merry, Model EMC220.

SAFETY IN AIRCRAFTS

Due to the possible interference caused by this product to an aircraft’s navigation system and its communications network, using this device’s phone function on board an airplane is against the law in most countries. If you want to use this device when on board an aircraft, remember to turn off the phone by switching to Flight Mode.

ENVIRONMENT RESTRICTIONS

Do not use this product in gas stations, fuel depots, chemical plants or where blasting operations are in progress, or in potentially explosive atmospheres such as fuelling areas, fuel storehouses, below deck on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, and areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders. Please be aware that sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.

EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES

When in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere or where flammable materials exist, the product should be turned off and the user should obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Users are advised not to use the equipment at refueling points such as service or gas stations, and are reminded of the need to observe restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots, chemical plants, or where blasting operations are in progress. Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not always, clearly marked. These include fueling areas, below deck on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, and areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders.

ROAD SAFETY

Vehicle drivers in motion are not permitted to use telephony services with handheld devices, except in the case of emergency. In some countries, using hands-free devices as an alternative is allowed.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR RF EXPOSURE

• Avoid using your device near metal structures (for example, the steel

frame of a building).

• Avoid using your device near strong electromagnetic sources, such as

microwave ovens, sound speakers, TV and radio.

• Use only original manufacturer-approved accessories, or accessories

that do not contain any metal.

• Use of non-original manufacturer-approved accessories may violate

your local RF exposure guidelines and should be avoided.

INTERFERENCE WITH MEDICAL EQUIPMENT FUNCTIONS

This product may cause medical equipment to malfunction. The use of this device is forbidden in most hospitals and medical clinics.

If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.

Turn the phone OFF in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy.

HEARING AIDS

Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you may want to consult your service provider, or call the customer service line to discuss alternatives.

NONIONIZING RADIATION

This product should be operated in the suggested normal condition only to ensure the radiative performance and safety of the interference. As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment, users are advised that for satisfactory operation of the equipment and for the safety of personnel, it is recommended that no part of the human body be allowed to come too close to the antenna during operation of the equipment.

General Precautions

• Heed service markings

Except as explained elsewhere in the Operating or Service documentation, do not service any product yourself. Service needed on components inside these compartments should be done by an authorized service technician or provider.

• Damage requiring service

Unplug the product from the electrical outlet and refer servicing to an authorized service technician or provider under the following conditions:

• Liquid has been spilled or an object has fallen into the product.

• The product has been exposed to rain or water.

• The product has been dropped or damaged.

• There are noticeable signs of overheating.

• The product does not operate normally when you follow the

operating instructions.

• Avoid hot areas

The product should be placed away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including, but limited to, ampliﬁers) that produce heat.

• Avoid wet areas

Never use the product in a wet location.

• Avoid using your device after a dramatic change in temperature

When you move your device between environments with very diﬀerent temperature and/or humidity ranges, condensation may form on or within the device. To avoid damaging the device, allow suﬃcient time for the moisture to evaporate before using the device.

NOTE: When taking the device from low-temperature conditions into a

warmer environment or from high-temperature conditions into a cooler environment, allow the device to acclimate to room temperature before turning on the power.

• Avoid pushing objects into product

Never push objects of any kind into cabinet slots or other openings in the product. Slots and openings are provided for ventilation. These openings must not be blocked or covered.

• Mounting Accessories

Do not use the product on an unstable table, cart, stand, tripod, or bracket. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

• Avoid unstable mounting

Do not place the product with an unstable base.

• Use product with approved equipment

This product should be used only with personal computers and options identiﬁed as suitable for use with your equipment.

• Adjust the volume

Turn down the volume before using headphones or other audio devices.

• Cleaning

Unplug the product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning, but NEVER use water to clean the LCD screen.

Contents

Chapter 1 Getting Started 15

1.1 Getting to Know Your Phone and Its Accessories ...............16

1.2 Inserting the SIM Card ..........................................................22

1.3 Inserting the Battery ............................................................23

1.4 Installing a microSD Card .....................................................23

1.5 Turning On and Off the Phone .............................................24

1.6 Home Screen .........................................................................24

1.7 Programs On Your Phone .....................................................25

1.8 Start Menu .............................................................................28

1.9 Quick List ...............................................................................28

1.10 Entering Information ..........................................................29

1.11 Battery Information ............................................................33

1.12 Status Indicators .................................................................35

Chapter 2 Using Phone Features 37

2.1 Using the Phone ....................................................................38

2.2 Making a Call .........................................................................39

2.3 Receiving a Call ......................................................................41

2.4 In-Call Options .......................................................................42

2.5 Additional Dialing Information ............................................43

2.6 SIM Tool Kit (STK) ..................................................................44

2.7 Setting Up Bluetooth SIM Access for Car Kit Phones .........45

Chapter 3 Synchronizing Information with Your Computer 47

3.1 About Synchronization .........................................................48

3.2 Using Microsoft Windows Mobile® Device Center ..............49

3.3 Installing and Using Microsoft ActiveSync® ........................50

3.4 Synchronizing with Your Computer .....................................51

3.5 Synchronizing via Bluetooth ................................................53

3.6 Synchronizing Music and Video ...........................................54

Chapter 4 Managing your Phone 55

4.1 Personalizing Your Phone .....................................................56

4.2 Adding and Removing Programs .........................................60

4.3 Using Task Manager and Managing Memory .....................61

4.4 Managing and Backing Up Files ...........................................62

4.5 Protecting Your Phone ..........................................................63

4.6 Restarting Your Phone ..........................................................65

4.7 Resetting Your Phone ............................................................66

Chapter 5 Organizing Phone Information 67

5.1 Contacts ................................................................................68

5.2 SIM Manager ..........................................................................71

5.3 Calendar .................................................................................73

5.4 Tasks .......................................................................................76

5.5 Quick Notes ............................................................................77

5.6 Voice Notes ............................................................................77

Chapter 6 Exchanging Messages 79

6.1 Messaging ..............................................................................80

6.2 Text Message .........................................................................81

6.3 MMS Messages ......................................................................82

6.4 Setting Up E-mail Accounts ..................................................86

6.5 E-mail .....................................................................................88

Chapter 7 Working with Company E-mails and Meeting Appointments 93

7.1 Synchronizing Your Phone with

Your Company E-mail Server ...............................................94

7.2 Working with Company E-mails ...........................................95

7.3 Managing Meeting Requests ...............................................99

7.4 Finding Contacts in the Company Directory .................... 101

7.5 E-mail Security .................................................................... 102

Chapter 8 Getting Connected 105

8.1 Comm Manager .................................................................. 106

8.2 Ways of Connecting to the Internet .................................. 107

8.3 Wi-Fi .................................................................................... 107

8.4 GPRS ................................................................................... 109

8.5 Dial-up ................................................................................ 110

8.6 Internet Explorer Mobile ................................................... 112

8.7 Internet Sharing ................................................................. 113

8.8 Bluetooth ............................................................................ 114

8.9 Windows Live Mobile ......................................................... 121

Chapter 9 Experiencing Multimedia 125

9.1 Camera ................................................................................ 126

9.2 Pictures & Videos ................................................................ 130

9.3 Windows Media Player Mobile .......................................... 132

9.4 Audio Manager ................................................................... 137

9.5 Midlet Manager .................................................................. 144

Chapter 10 Using Other Applications 147

10.1 Office Mobile .................................................................... 148

10.2 Adobe Reader LE .............................................................. 150

10.3 Speed Dial ......................................................................... 151

10.4 Voice Speed Dial ............................................................... 152

Appendix 155

A.1 Regulatory Notices ............................................................ 156

A.2 Specifications ..................................................................... 162

Index 165

Chapter 1

Getting Started

1.1 Getting to Know Your Phone and

Its Accessories

1.2 Inserting the SIM Card

1.3 Inserting the Battery

1.4 Installing a microSD Card

1.5 Turning On and Off the Phone

1.6 Home Screen

1.7 Programs On Your Phone

1.8 Start Menu

1.9 Quick List

1.10 Entering Information

1.11 Battery Information

1.12 Status Indicators

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1.1 Getting to Know Your Phone and Its Accessories

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Item Function

1. LED Indicators The left LED indicators (blue/green) notify you of Bluetooth and

2. Ear piece Listen to a phone call.

3. Display Screen

4. BACK Press to go to the previous screen, or backspace over characters.

Right

SOFT KEY Press to perform the command shown in the label above the

6. NAVIGATION CONTROL/ CENTER OK

7. Left SOFT KEY Press to perform the command shown in the label above the

8. HOME Press to go to the Home Screen.

9. TALK

10. *T9

11. Light Sensor Dark conditions sensed here will activate a backlight under the

12. #Space Press to add a space or press and hold to display a list of

13. END Press to end a call, or press and hold to lock the phone.

14. QWERTY Keyboard Slide out to use the QWERTY keyboard. This is similar to a

15. POWER Press to turn on (more than 1 second) and off the phone. Or

Wi-Fi connectivity status, while the right indicators (green/red/ orange) notify you of the battery and network status of your phone respectively . For more information about LED Indicators, see the table at the end of this section.

button.

Use to scroll left, right, up, or down. Press the center to use as the CENTER OK button.

button.

Press to dial a phone number, answer a call, switch to another call, or put a call on hold. Press and hold to activate/deactivate speakerphone mode

Press to switch to different input modes or press and hold to choose an input mode from a list.

keypad and keyboard.

symbols.

standard keyboard on a PC. For more information about the QWERTY keyboard, see "Using the QWERTY Keyboard" in this chapter.

press and quickly release the POWER button to display the Quick List. See "Quick List" later in this chapter for more details.

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Item Function

16. SIM card door Slide open the QWERTY keyboard to open the SIM card door.

17. VOICE COMMAND/VOICE NOTES

18. Volume buttons Press to turn the volume up or down.

19. Car Antenna connector

20. Camera Lens

21. Self-portrait mirror

22.

Speaker

23. Battery Cover

24. CAMERA

25 microSD slot

26 HTC ExtUSB™ port

27 Microphone

28 Strap Holder

To learn how to insert the SIM card, see "Inserting the SIM Card" in this chapter.

Press to open the voice recognition program; Press and hold to open the Voice Notes program where you can record your voice.

Lets you attach your phone to the car antenna for better network reception. Remove the back cover, then peel off the rubber cap and connect the antenna jack.

Turn the back side of your phone to face yourself so that your image reflects on the mirror when taking self-portrait shots.

Listen to audio media or a phone call when using speakerphone mode.

Remove to insert battery.

Press to open the Camera program. If the Camera program is already opened, press to take the photo or to start shooting video.

Pry open the rubber cover to insert the microSD card.

Pry open the rubber cover to connect the USB cable to synchronize data or recharge the battery. You can also connect the earphone to listen to audio media or use the phone’s hands-free kit.

Speak into the microphone when in a call or recording voice.

Lets you attach a strap to carry your phone. Loop the end of a strap through this opening.

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LED indicator lights

Various colors that might display in the two LED Indicators are summarized here.

Left LED Status

Flashing blue Bluetooth mode set to “On” or “Visible” mode.

Flashing green Connected to Wi-Fi network.

Right LED Status

Solid green Battery is fully charged.

Blank Battery case is empty, no SIM card inserted or phone is off.

Solid orange Battery is charging or the phone is using ActiveSync to

Solid red Battery is not installed or battery is over-discharged.

Flashing green Connected to the network.

Flashing red Battery very low (less than 10%).

Flashing orange Battery temperature is hotter or colder than the functional

Orange/Green LED off

synchronize with a PC.

limits of 0 to 48 degrees Celsius (32 to 118 degrees Fahrenheit), and has stopped charging.

Battery fault. The “Battery Fault” indicator ( ) is displayed. In this case, the flashing green LED can be recovered by unplugging the AC adapter.

Accessories

The following accessories are provided with the phone:

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Accessory Function

1. AC adapter Recharge the phone battery.

2. USB cable Connect your phone to a PC to synchronize data and/or to

Stereo headset

charge the phone.

Provide a volume control slider and a Send/End button. You can press the button to pick up a call or put a call on hold or press and hold the button to end the call. Plug into Earphone Jack to listen to audio files.

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1.2 Inserting the SIM Card

Your SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card is given to you by your wireless service provider and contains your basic subscriber information, such as your phone number and your address book.

Before you begin, make sure the phone is turned off.

To insert the SIM card

1. Slide out the QWERTY keyboard.

2. Open the SIM card door by pulling it out and then ﬂipping it open.

3. Insert the SIM card into the slot.

4. Close and lock the SIM card door. The SIM card door is locked when

you hear a “click” sound.

Notes

• The phone will not turn on if the SIM card door is not locked.

• Opening the SIM card door while the phone is turned on will turn off the phone.

• DO NOT open the SIM card door while the phone is turned on.

1.3 Inserting the Battery

1. Slide the battery cover down

to remove it.

2. Align the exposed metal

contacts on the edge of the battery with the prongs in the body of the phone.

3. Push the bottom of the

battery into place and then replace the battery cover.

1.4 Installing a microSD Card

1. Pry open the rubber cover of the

microSD slot on the right side of the phone.

2. Insert the microSD card into the slot

with the gold contacts facing up and then close the cover.

To remove the microSD card, press it to pop it out of the slot.

Note microSD card is not included in the box.

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1.5 Turning On and Off the Phone

Press and hold the POWER button for about 3 seconds to turn on or off the phone.

1.6 Home Screen

The Home screen displays important information, such as upcoming appointments, status indicators, the current date, time, and profile, and icons of programs that you have recently used.

• To access the Home screen from anywhere, press HOME.

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Displays the name of your wireless service provider, date, and the time.

Click to open Comm Manager.

Select a recently-used program, and open it directly from the Home screen.

Home Screen

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Displays the current profile. Click to change the profile.

Click to view the details of a missed call.

Click to open the Messages folder.

Displays the time of your next appointment. Click to open the Calendar

program.

Click to display the available programs in your phone.

Displays notifications, such as missed calls or new messages.

Displays the network or connectivity status.

Displays the power status.

10.

Displays the network signal strength.

11.

Click to open Contacts, Call History, or Messages.

12.

Use the NAVIGATION CONTROL to scroll down the Home screen to see more information.

To learn about the different icons/notifications that you may see on the Title bar of the screen, please see “Status Indicators” at the end of this chapter.

1.7 Programs On Your Phone

The following table lists icons of the programs that are already installed on your phone or are available on the discs that came with your phone.

Icon Program Description

ActiveSync Synchronizes information between your phone and PC.

Adobe Reader LE

Audio Manager

Bluetooth Explorer

View PDF files.

Browse for music files by organizing music files into categories.

Searches for other Bluetooth devices that have file sharing enabled and allows you to access their Bluetooth shared folder.

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Icon Program Description

Calculator Do basic arithmetic and calculations.

Calendar Keeps track of your appointments, and creates meeting

Call History Keeps track of all phone calls made, received, and missed.

Camera Captures photos in various modes.

Clear Storage Clears the memory and restores the phone back to factory

Comm Manager

Contacts Keeps track of contact information.

File Explorer Organize and manage files and folders.

Games Play two games: Bubble Breaker and Solitaire come with

Internet Explorer

Internet Sharing

Messaging Send and receive e-mails, MMS and text messages.

Messenger Connect to the Windows Live Messenger service.

MIDlet Manager

Office Mobile Lets you view Excel worksheets, PowerPoint files and Word

requests.

default settings.

A central switch where you can manage phone and connection settings.

your phone.

Browse Web and WAP sites, and to download new programs and files from the Internet.

Lets your phone act as an external modem for your computer.

Download and install Java-based applications, such as games and tools, on your phone.

documents with your phone

Icon Program Description

Pictures & Videos

Quick Notes Type and save often used text messages.

Collects, organizes, and sorts media files.

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SAPSettings Enables Bluetooth Remote SIM access on your phone. See

Settings Personalize your phone to suit the way you use it.

SIM Manager Manage the contacts that are stored on your SIM card. .

STK (SIM Tool Kit) Service

Speed Dial

Task Manager

Tasks Keeps track of your tasks.

Video Recorder

Voice Notes Create short voice recordings.

Windows Live

Windows Media

chapter 2 for more details.

Access information and other services offered by your wireless service provider.

Create speed dial entries for dialing frequently-called phone numbers or for opening frequently-accessed programs

Keeps track of all running programs on your phone.

Captures video clips in various modes and duration.

Connect and use the Windows Live services.

Play back video and audio files.

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1.8 Start Menu

Your phone comes with several bundled programs that you can start using immediately. You can also install additional programs from the included Windows Mobile® Getting Started Disc or from other sources and install them on your phone.

To see the available programs on your phone

On the Home screen, click Start.

To see more programs, click More or use the NAVIGATION CONTROL to scroll down.

1.9 Quick List

The Quick List offers convenient access to a list of functions, such as locking your phone and keypad, opening Comm Manager, and choosing a different profile.

To access the Quick List

1. Brieﬂy press (press and quickly release) the POWER button.

2. Select the desired option and click Select.

3. To exit the Quick List at any time, click Cancel.

1.10 Entering Information

You can enter text, numbers, and symbols using the keypad or QWERTY keyboard. The status indicator on the top-right side of the display screen displays the input mode that you are currently using.

Lowercase text input

Uppercase text input, caps lock

Uppercase text input

Numeric or symbol (labeled in blue color) input, locked (Keyboard only)

Numeric or symbol (labeled in blue color) input

XT9 text input mode, lowercase

XT9 text input mode, uppercase

XT9 text input mode, caps lock

Using the Keypad

Use the keypad to dial phone numbers or type short text messages.

To change the input mode

1. Press and hold the *T9 key.

2. On the menu, click the input mode you want.

Using Multipress mode

In Multipress mode, you enter a character by pressing the numeric key on which the character appears.

To enter text in Multipress mode

• To enter the ﬁrst character on the numeric key, press once. To enter

the second character on the numeric key, press twice, and so on.

• To enter character that are on the same numeric key, pause after you

enter the ﬁrst character.

• To enter punctuation, press 1 repeatedly until you see the

punctuation you want.

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To change the Multipress time out

You can change the length of time to pause between keypresses on the same numeric key.

1. On the Home screen, click Start > Settings > Accessibility.

2. In Multipress time out, select the length of the pause between

keypresses.

Using XT9 mode

To form a word in XT9 mode, press the numeric keys that contain the letters you want. As you enter letters, XT9 analyzes your keypresses and attempts to complete the word. For example, to enter the word “shoe,” press 7, 4, 6, 3.

To enter text in T9 mode

1. Press and hold the *T9 key.

2. On the menu, click XT9 English.

3. Do any of the following to start entering text in XT9 mode:

• Enter letters by pressing the keys on which the letters appear.

• Press the _# key to enter a space after the word.

• To enter punctuation, press 1, and then select from the list at the

Using Numeric mode

If a text box permits a numeric entry only, such as a phone number, the input mode automatically defaults to Numeric mode. However, if you need to enter numbers within a line of text, change to Numeric mode, and then change back to Multipress or XT9 mode to finish entering the text.

To enter numbers in text boxes

1. Press and hold the *T9 key to change to Numeric mode (12#).

2. On the keypad, enter the number or numbers you want.

3. Change back to Multipress or XT9 input mode by pressing and

holding the *T9 key, and then ﬁnish entering your text.

Press a key only once for each letter. If there is more than one choice in the XT9 dictionary for your entry, a list of available words is displayed at the bottom of the screen.

bottom of the screen.

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