My screen keyboard won't come up to allow me to add new contacts to my phone book. What am I doing wrong?

I have had my iPhone 5C for a month now and when I first had it I was able to add phone contacts. Now when I try, the cursor flashes ready for the information but the onscreen keyboard won't come up to enable me to type any information. I have checked all the settings I can think of in case I have switched something off by mistake but have been unable to get any further. I only have 109 numbers in my phone so it should be able to take more, or is there a restriction?

Found the answer to this by reading other peoples comments about their phones. Reset as per the instructions found and keyboard appeared. Not sure why Apple can't give out this information themselves as I asked them and they didn't have an explanation.

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How do I fix this?

Let's get your contacts updated, Scoop29! May I ask what software version are you running? Check through Settings>General>About. Are you given any " " or Edit option for existing contacts? I am eager to get to the bottom of this!
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YaleK_VZW
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Hi, Couselor.
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
Start with closing any open applications in multitasking and restarting the device. If unfamiliar with multitasking, I have included a screenshot on how to process an application close. Test the results after processing these steps.
iOS: Force an app to close
If the issues persists, try the steps in this article.
iPhone, iPad, iPod touch: Troubleshooting touchscreen response
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1827
If you were using a Bluetooth keyboard and started to experience this issue, here is an article that will help you troubleshoot this issue.
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http://support.apple.com/kb/ts3280
Hope that helps,
Jason H.

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Try resetting the SMC
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht3964
If it has a removable battery, try removing the battery.
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I dropped my ipod in water ... the backlight will come on when the battery is dead and i plug it in .. but when it is on the home screen it won't come on

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After drying the iPod in a sealed container od uncooked rice for a week with changing the rice daily, try:
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- Also try DFU mode after try recovery mode
How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings
- If not successful and you can't fully turn the iOS device fully off, let the battery fully drain. After charging for an least an hour try the above again.
- If still not successful that indicates a hardware problem likely caused by the water.

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That folder with the question mark icon means that the MacBook can't find the boot directory. That can either mean it can't find the hard drive or the Operating System data on the hard drive is somehow corrupted.
Put your install DVD into the optical drive (CD/DVD drive) and reboot. As soon as you hear the boot chime, hold down the "c" key on your keyboard (or the Option key until the Install Disk shows up). That will force your MacBook to boot from the install DVD in the optical drive.
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Hi Linda Loo Loo,
If you have backed up previously to iTunes on a specific computer, even if it has been a while, you may be able to still backup even if you are unable enter the passcode on your iPhone due to a damaged screen. You may find the following article helpful:
If you have previously synced your device with iTunes, you may be able to reset the passcode by restoring the device:
Connect the device to the computer with which you normally sync and open iTunes.
Note: If iTunes asks you to enter the passcode, try another computer that you have synced with. Otherwise, go to "If you have never synced your device with iTunes, or you do not have access to a computer" section below.
If the device is still disabled, or if iTunes does not automatically sync your device, sync the device with iTunes.
When the backup and sync is complete, restore your device.
When iOS Setup Assistant asks to set up your device, choose "Restore from iTunes backup".
Select your device in iTunes and choose the most recent backup of your device.
iOS: Forgotten passcode or device disabled after entering wrong passcode
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1212
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- Brenden

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I'm working on trying to pair my bluetooth keyboard with the Mac. They seem to pair just fine, I can enter the code but when it's time to "enter" it won't take it. Any suggestions on what I'm doing wrong??
Thank you!!

Hi, Chris.
Thank you for visiting Apple Support Communities.
Here is an article I would recommend going through when experiencing this issue.
Troubleshooting wireless mouse and keyboard issues
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts3048
Cheers,
Jason H.

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2. Minor Database corruption: Back Up and try rebuild the library: hold down the command and option (or alt) keys while launching iPhoto. Use the resulting dialogue to rebuild.
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Perform a Reset... Try again...
Reset ( No Data will be Lost )
Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button and the Home button at the same time for at least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears. Release the Buttons.
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1430

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I have an iPad 1 and have had no major problems with it til now. I want to continue using it, I use it for many things and it would suck if it stoped working because of something IDK about. My first and only apple product.
The charger cable (That came with it) finally broke. The wires just came apart and it wasn't salvagable. I had an Ipod cord here that a friend left and plugged it into the original port (The one that was working fine with original charger and came with ipad). It was a tight squeze into the iPad (which I thought was normal) but I got it into there so I thought it would work. It won't work. So i bought a charger said to be used to ipads, and I plugged it in, same thing happened. I did however still sync it into the computer with the new cable I bought. What am I doing wrong that it won't charge on the wall anymore? Wrong cable? I'm confused. Please help!

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http://www.macblend.com/how-to-calibrate-your-mac-iphone-or-ipad-battery/
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