Chapter 9: General Radio Operation; Writing Text; Selecting Text Entry Modes; Selecting Text Entry Methods And Languages - Motorola MXP600 Feature User Manual

Chapter 9
General Radio Operation
Get to know the general operations of your radio.
9.1

Writing Text

This section provides information on entering texts on your radio.
9.1.1

Selecting Text Entry Modes

Prerequisites: Your radio displays the text entry screen.
Procedure:
1 Press Menu→Entry Mode.
2 Select one of the following options:
• Primary – for entering alphanumeric characters.
• Numeric – for entering numbers only.
• Symbol – for entering symbols only.
• Secondary – for entering alphanumeric characters (this mode is optional and you have to
add it to the list). It is convenient when you use one language, and sometimes wish to switch
to another one.
NOTE: In the text entry screen, you can also press # key repeatedly to toggle through
the entry modes.
9.1.2

Selecting Text Entry Methods and Languages

Prerequisites:Your radio displays the text entry screen.
Procedure:
1 Press Menu→Entry Setup.
2 Use the Right or Left navigation key to select one of the following options:
• TAP – Enter letters, numbers, and symbols by pressing an alphanumeric key one or more
times.
• iTAP – Allows the radio to predict each word as you press an alphanumeric key.
NOTE: You can use these methods in the languages programmed in the radio.
9.1.3

Writing in iTAP Alphanumeric

Prerequisites:Your radio displays the text entry screen.
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