User's Guide

2.5.2
Selecting Text Entry Modes
NOTE: Applicable only for MTP8550Ex.
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.
2.5.3
Selecting Text Entry Methods and Languages
NOTE: Applicable only for MTP8550Ex.
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.
2.5.4
Keys Usage
List of keys and characters in Alphanumeric Mode (TAP/iTAP).
Table 8: Keys Usage (Applicable only for MTP8500Ex.)
Key Description
Send Press to send the message. You have a choice to send it to a Private
user or a Group.
The target can be entered manually or selected from the Contacts List.
Delete
• Press once to delete the highlighted character.
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