Dell XCD35 user manual Entering Text, Using the On-screen Keyboards, Android Keyboard

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3 Entering Text

3.1Using the On-screen Keyboards

When you enter a field that needs text or numbers, an on-screen keyboard appears automatically. Tap and hold the input box and select Input method from the pop-up menu to change input method.

Android Keyboard

The Android Keyboard provides a layout similar to a desktop computer keyboard. Turn the phone sideways and the keyboard will change from portrait to landscape.

To use the landscape keyboard, just tick the Orientation check box in Settings > Sound & display. (The landscape QWERTY keyboard is not supported in all applications.)

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Contents XCD35 August 2010 P/N GJ8JW Rev. A00 For Your Safety Product Safety InformationSpecific Absorption Rate SAR RF ExposureGeneral Statement on RF Energy Body-worn Operation Regulatory Information DistractionLimiting Exposure to Radio Frequency RF Fields DrivingGeneral Statement on Handling and Use Product HandlingOperating Machinery Small Children DemagnetizationNormal Use Position Electrostatic Discharge ESDAntenna Repetitive Motion Injuries Air BagsSeizures/Blackouts Emergency Calls Electrical SafetyAccessories Loud NoiseConnection to a Car Faulty and Damaged ProductsInterference General Statement on InterferenceHospitals Hearing AidsMedical Devices AircraftPetrol Stations and Explosive Atmospheres Explosive EnvironmentsInterference in Cars Blasting Caps and AreasContents Contacts MessagingExperiencing Multimedia Google Applications Other Applications Appendix Quick Start Phone OverviewBefore Getting Started Install the microSD card Page Tips Powering On/Off Your PhoneWaking Up Your Phone from Sleep Mode Your Home Screen Widgets and Google Services WidgetsGoogle Services Calls Using Figure GesturesApps Contacts Messages Media Camera Tap Home Key Camera, and then tapMaking a Call from Dialer Phone CallsMaking a Call Making a Call from ContactsMaking a Call from a Text Message Making a Conference CallAnswering an Incoming Call Receiving a CallMaking an Emergency Call Menu Key Merge callsPutting a Call on Hold Rejecting an Incoming CallMuting a Call Turning the Speaker On/OffWhen unreachable Call SettingsWhen busy, Forward when Always forward, ForwardPage Android Keyboard Using the On-screen KeyboardsEntering Text Touch Input Settings Creating a Contact ContactsManaging Contacts Searching for a ContactMicroSD card Tap Home Key Messages Tap New message MessagingSending an SMS Sending an MMS Tap Delete Managing Messages and Their ‘Threads’Tap Menu Key Delete threads from the Messages Screen Multimedia message MMS settings Creating an Email Account Using EmailNotification settings Page Page Page Composing an Email Replying to or forwarding an Email Email SettingsGeneral settings Server settings Getting Connected Connecting to the InternetWays of Connecting to the Internet GPRS/EDGE/3GWi-Fi Checking the Connection Status Tap Home Key Browser Browsing the InternetBrowsing Options Opening Links in Web Pages Open Open in new windowCopy link URL Using BookmarksBookmark link Save link Tap or Menu Key BookmarksBrowser Settings Content settingsPrivacy settings Security settingsAdvanced settings BluetoothTurning on/off Bluetooth Making Your Phone VisibleTap Device name Pairing with Another Bluetooth DeviceChanging Your Phone’s Name Page Opening Camera or Camcorder Experiencing MultimediaCamera and Camcorder Taking PicturesCamera Settings Camera settingsFM Radio Camcorder SettingsCamcorder settings Opening FM Radio Listening to FM RadioPlaying Your Music Managing Your Playlists Setting a Song as RingtoneCreating Playlists Adding a Song to a PlaylistPlaying Your Videos Gallery Sound RecorderTap Home Key Sound Recorder Opening Sound RecorderRecording a Voice Memo Signing in to Your Google Account Using GmailGoogle Applications Opening GmailOpening Calendar Using CalendarCreating and Sending a Gmail Message Adding an EventOpening Google Talk Using Google TalkViewing Calendar Events Adding a New FriendStarting a Chat Viewing and Accepting an InvitationChanging Your Online Status Tap Send invitationPlaces LatitudePage Setting Time and Date Phone SettingsBasic Settings Tap Home Key Menu Key Settings Date & timeTap Animation in the Display settings section Display SettingsShowing Animation when Opening/Closing Windows Changing Screen Orientation AutomaticallySwitching to Silent Mode Sound SettingsSetting the Default Notification Ringtone Select Ringer volume from Sound & display settings Switching to Vibration ModeAdjusting Ringer Volume Touch Tones Adjusting Media VolumeSelect Media volume from Sound & display settings Screen Selection TonesLanguage Settings Mobile Network ServicesSwitching Network Operators Security SettingsSwitching Network Mode Setting a Screen Unlock PatternProtecting Your SIM Card with a PIN Locking the ScreenChanging the SIM PIN Setting up Credential StorageSelect the Enable/disable SIM PIN check box Restoring a Locked SIM CardUnmounting Your Memory Card Managing MemoryChecking Space Information Formatting Your Memory CardAllowing the Installation of Non-Market Applications Application SettingsViewing Applications Installed on Your Phone Installing an ApplicationRemoving an Application Other SettingsSearch Settings Resetting the Phone Tap Home Key Settings Search Searchable itemsDocs To Go Other ApplicationsCalculator StopwatchTap Home Key SIM Toolkit Task ManagerSIM Tookit Appendix 11.1 SpecificationsBattery BackDeclaration of RoHS Compliance Disposal of Your Old Appliance