Useful Information
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Document Version 2010-07
Character entry
The dial keys are used to enter characters and numbers. Each dial key has multiple characters assigned
to it. The characters that can be entered depend on the character entry mode (page 48).
– Handset: Use the joystick to move the cursor left or right.
Base unit (KX-TGP550): Press {<} or {>} to move the cursor left or right.
– Press dial keys to enter characters and numbers.
– Press ^ to erase the character or number highlighted by the cursor. Press and hold ^ to erase
all characters or numbers.
– Press {*} to switch between uppercase and lowercase.
– To enter another character that is located on the same dial key:
Handset: Push the joystick right to move the cursor to the next space.
Base unit (KX-TGP550): Press {>} to move the cursor to the next space.
Character entry modes
The available character entry modes are Alphabet (ABC), Numeric (0-9), Greek (F), Extended 1
(G), Extended 2 (H), and Cyrillic (I). When in these entry modes except Numeric, you can select
which character is entered by pressing a dial key repeatedly.
When the unit displays the character entry screen:
/ (right soft key) i {V}/{^}: Select a character entry mode. i M
Alphabet character table (ABC)
Numeric entry table (0-9)
Greek character table (M)
: Base unit / Y Handset