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2A. Device Basics
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CAPS/ALT:
When in
123ABC
mode, this key changes
the capitalization of the subsequent entered
characters. When in
SYM
mode, this key can show
additional symbol characters.
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Text Input mode:
There are two available modes:
123ABC
and
SYM
.
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123ABC
mode contains alphanumeric characters
and a few common punctuation marks. Text
mode button indicates
.
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SYM
mode contains only symbols and numbers.
Text mode button indicates
.
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SWYPE tips (
):
Tapping this button displays the
Swype tips and tutorial screen.
123ABC Mode
In
123ABC
mode, you can enter only letters and a few
common punctuation marks from the onscreen
keyboard. The text mode key shows
.
1.
Select the
123ABC
mode (showing letters and
numbers on the onscreen keys).
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Capitalization in this mode can be altered by
using the Caps button.
next character is lowercase.
only the next character is uppercase.
all subsequent characters are uppercase.
2.
Swipe your finger continuously over the letters to
form a word.
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If you make a mistake, tap
to erase a single
character. Touch and hold
to erase an entire
word.
By default, the first letter of an entry is capitalized and
the following letters are lower case. After a word is
entered and you lift your finger, the cursor automatically
adds a space after the word.
Entering Numbers and Symbols
By using the onscreen keyboard in Portrait mode,
some symbols are not available (such as Emoticons or
Smileys). In
SYM
mode using Swype, you can only
enter symbols and numbers from the onscreen
keyboard. The text mode key shows
.
SYM
123
ABC
SYM
123
ABC
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