Motorola 120t Users Guide

39Entering Text
Entering TextMultiple text entry methods make it easy for you to enter 
names, numbers, and messages on your phone.Choosing a Text ModePress
M
 from any text entry screen to select a text 
mode:
Note: The text mode you select remains active until 
you change it by selecting another mode.
)
  Let the phone predict each word as you 
enter it. See page 44.
	

,
  Enter letters, numbers, and symbols by 
pressing a key one or more times. See 
page 40.
*)(
  Enter numbers only....

41Entering Text
General Text Entry RulesPress a number key repeatedly to cycle through its 
characters. See “Character Chart” on page 42.
•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.Press a number
key as many
times as
necessary
to enter the
desired
character at
flashing cursor
location.












Change
letter in
block cursor
to uppercase
or lowercase.
Press and hold
a number key
to cycle
between text...

43Entering Text
Using Symbol ModeYour phone provides an alternate way to enter symbol 
characters in a message. Press 
M
 from any text entry 
screen and select the 
%1

 menu option.
Symbol ChartUse this chart as a guide for entering characters in 
symbol mode.Do This
To
1Press a number 
key one timedisplay its symbol options at 
the bottom of the display
See “Symbol Chart” on 
page 43.
2Press
*
 or 
#
or
Press the 
number key 
multiple timeshighlight the symbol you want
3Press


 (+
)enter the...

45Entering Text
For example, to spell the word “act,” press 
228
.
The display shows:
Enter Novel WordsYou may enter a word that the iTAP software does not 
recognize. If the word you want is not displayed:3Press
*
 or 
#
highlight the word you want
4Press


 (+
)enter the word at the flashing 
cursor location
A space is automatically 
inserted after the word.
Do This
To
1Press

 (-
)
one or more timesdelete letters until you 
see a letter combination 
that matches the start of 
the word
Do...

47Entering Text
Enter Numbers
Delete Letters and WordsPlace the cursor to the right of the text you want to delete, 
and then do the following:Do This
To
1Enter the first 
digit and then 
highlight itput the iTAP software in 
number entry mode
2Press number 
keysadd digits to the number
3Press


 (+
)enter the number at the 
flashing cursor location
Do This
To
Press

 (-
)delete one letter at a time
Hold

 (-
)delete the entire message
48Menu Feature Descriptions
Menu Feature...

49Menu Feature Descriptions
DATEBOOK
M
>1

/
Use the datebook calendar to schedule and review 
your appointments. See page 75.
Q
UICK
 D
IAL
M
>8*)(/	)
Dial pre-programmed numbers. Your 
service provider may program your phone 
with one or more quick dial numbers, such 
as the customer service number. You can call them 
by selecting them from the quick dial list.
Note: Your service provider may use a different 
name for this feature.
R
ADIO
M
>,)
Listen to FM radio stations with the optional...

51Menu Feature Descriptions
VOICE
 N
OTES
M
>0
)(	

Use the voice key to record messages and phone 
calls. See page 108.
Note: Recording phone calls is subject to varying 
state and federal laws regarding privacy and 
recording of conversations.
B
ROWSER
M
>
$
Access Web pages and run Web-based 
applications. The micro-browser delivers 
WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) 
pages from your service provider directly to your 
phone. See page 114.
C
ALCULATOR
M
>
(*

Use your phone as a...

53Menu Feature Descriptions
In-Call Timer   
M
>)>&9
	*>&9
	)
Adjust call timer 
)%
 and 

 settings. You can 
set your timer to beep at a selected interval during 
your calls. (60 seconds is the default.) You can also 
turn on or off a display timer during calls as follows:
Answer Options  
M
>)>&9
	*>$	)

Turn call answering options on or off:
S
ECURITYPhone Lock
M
>)
 > 
(*)%
>
	
(/
Lock and unlock your phone. See page 139.
Lock Keypad...

55Menu Feature Descriptions
Initial Setup
M
>)>	)>&))	*
Set many basic phone options:8*)(/	)
Change quick dial 
number(s).
)	,	
  Set the phone’s time and 
date.
(/)
  Set the amount of time that 
the display backlight 
remains on, or turn off the 
backlight to conserve 
battery power.
;


  Switch between three lines 
(
;

	*
) and two lines 
(
;

	&
) of display text.
-	*
  Set your phone to 
operate in one of 
three TTY  modes, 
or return to normal 
0...

57Menu Feature Descriptions
Network  
M
>)>	)>$
/
View and adjust your phone’s network 
settings.
Your service provider registers your phone to a 
network. You can view information about the current 
network, change how your phone searches for a 
network, and activate alerts that indicate when a 
call is dropped or network registration changes.
Car Settings  
M
>)>	)>
	)
Adjust hands-free car kit settings.
You can set your phone to route calls directly to the...