1. A method of character entry on a data entry device where at least one key is associated with multiple symbols comprising: receiving a keypress sequence of at least one key of said data entry device; displaying a first set of character combinations corresponding to said first keypress sequence of said at least one key; displaying a second set of characters in a 3×3 matrix, said second set of characters related to a first set of characters of said first set of character combinations; mapping said second set of characters in said 3×3 matrix to a 3×3 keypad; and selecting a character from said second set of characters in said 3×3 matrix in response to a keypress of a correspondingly mapped key of said 3×3 keypad.