Dell Aero, User Manual

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Basic Smartphone Functions
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Using the Phone Keypad
In the Phone Keypad mode, you can text by typing
out letters similar to texting on a numeric keypad.
1
Tap a text field, such as in a note or new
contact, to open the input panel.
2 Tap and hold the Switch Input Method icon
and select Phone Keypad as your input
method.
3
Use a stylus or your finger to touch a key on
the keypad. Characters, numbers, or symbols
appear on the box.
Continue touching the key to toggle different
characters, numbers, or symbols.
4 Tap the desired character, number or symbol
to insert it immediately.
5 If Auto completion is on (see page “Default
Input Method Setting” on page 63), as you
tap the keys, the smartphone matches the
characters you type with the words in the
1 Screen
2 Suggestion area
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