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To change the input method, open the
Notification
area (
see
Notification and status area on page 20
) and tap
Choose input
method
.
Text assistance
The Swype keyboard has various features that assist you to enter
correct text. In the
Application menu
, tap
Settings
>
Language &
input
and then tap the
Settings
button to the right of
Swype
. You can
also tap and hold the Swype key . From here you can enable or
disable the following:
Google keyboard
This is a standard onscreen QWERTY
keyboard that allows you to enter text. Tap
and hold a key with numbers at the top to
select alternative characters, such as letters
with accents.
Tap the
?123
button to see numbers and
special characters, and then tap the
=\<
key to see even more.
You can choose another input language by tapping and holding the
forward slash key. Alternatively, you can open the
Apps menu
and
then tap
Settings
>
Language & input
. Then tap the
Settings
button
Function
Description
How to Swype
Learn how to use the Swype keyboard.
Gestures
Use how to use Swype gestures.
Preferences
Change your text input preferences.
Language Options
Set the language used by the keyboard.
Swype Connect
Add contact names and words used in posts
to your personal dictionary.
Change data settings.
Personalization
Change keyboard theme, edit your personal
dictionary and personalize your experience
by signing in to Facebook, Twitter or Gmail to
populate your dictionary.
Updates
Check for app and dictionary updates.