XT9 default - how to deactivate?

[htcforme]

Hi

Using the original HTC messaging system and now Handcent (awesome app), it always defaults to XT9 to text, which I dont like. Can anyone advise me how to turn it off or change the setting for it? I've had a look but cant find where to change it.

Another small hindrance that I find with the messaging system (again with both) is the delay when entering two different letters from the same key using the phone keypad. I prefer the phone key pad and theres a delay which i find to long. Eg, if I enter A and want to enter B straight after that, the delay before I can do that I find to long.

Any advice?

Cheers.

 

[sudkcoce]

Settings->Lang.&Keyboard->Touch Input->Text Input->Prediction

Rgds.

 

[htcforme]

Hi, thanks for the reply. I had tried that already hoping that it might fix my problem, but it didn't. Might I have a problem with the phone, or could there be some other way?

Thanks.