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Enabling and Configuring Swype
The Samsung keypad is the default text input method, so to
use Swype, you must first change the default keyboard
setting.
To enable Swype:
1.
From a screen where you can enter text, touch and
drag
down from the Notifications area then tap
Select input method
.
2.
Tap the
Swype
radio button. It will turn green.
The Swype keyboard is displayed.
Swype Settings
For information on how you can configure your Swype
settings, see
“Swype Settings”
on page 133.
Swype Text Entry Tips
You can access the SwypeTips application and watch a video
or tutorial on using Swype. You can also use the following
Swype text entry tips.
•
Create a squiggle (like an S shape) to create a double letter (such
as pp in apple).
•
Touch and hold a key to view the punctuation menu then make a
selection.
•
Move your finger or stylus over the apostrophe to enter
contractions.
•
Double-tap on the word you want to change to correct a
misspelled word, then tap the delete key to erase one character.
Touch and hold the delete key to erase an entire word.
Google Voice Typing
This feature uses Google voice recognition to convert your
spoken words into on-screen text.
1.
From the keypad, touch the top of the screen and drag
it down to display your notification panel.
2.
Tap
Select input method
.
3.
Tap
Google voice typing
.
4.
At the
Listening
prompt, speak into the device’s
microphone and watch your text being entered on-
screen.If the text is incorrect, tap the
DELETE
box.
5.
Once you have completed entering your message, tap
Done
.
Note:
This feature works best when you break your message
down into smaller segments.